Windham High School - Crystal Yearbook (Willimantic, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1948 volume:

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CALLAGHAN SABRA COOK History and Civics Homemal-ting WAYNE DUDLEY RAYMOND A. EBNER HESTER E. EVANS MARION E. FAIRCHILD Science Head of Mathematics Dept. History Art Q ggs f- will ' ifffgx-,fi-2 -' A 5 Ai. .,.. A Ai C. AAA' 1 A' i 1' I -'i: iiX , 5 1 A 5 X. Q fi-A l .ef y mt . . MARGARET E. FRASER GERTRUDE B. GIROUARD FLORENCE U. GRADY FRANCES J. GRIMES Attendance and Records French Commercial Nurse BERTRAND A. HARRISON MARGERY B. HARVEY DONALD HAYDEN ELIZABETH HENRY ELLEN M. HOYT Agriculture Physical Training Music Dietitian Science J. ZALMON S. HUNT ROLAND A. JOHNSON History Science ww JOSEPHINE A. B. KIND LAURENCE KING EDWARD LORD JANE MACKENZIE English Head of Commercial Dept, Agriculture English and History and Student Bank CECELIA M. MAHONEY ELSIE MARCO MARION D. MAXWELL MINNIE W. MCCRACKEN Head of English Dept, Homemaking Science Secretary to the Superintendent g -vs, -vw' FQ! RRIE P. MCDONALD JOHN J. MCDONALD VERONICA MCQUILLAN ERNESTINE MOORE SHIRLEY MORRILL Latin Science Commercial and Mathematics English Commercial Jing BARBARA A. POLLARD English JOSEPH L. SENECHAL H. CHESTER NELSON Vice-Principal Head of Science Dept. LEE E. PYNE Civics and History EDWARD SCHUPACK Mathematics Commercial , .v 'fir J S ,Q-Q. L., G .rj L -. . 'Q .' ,, WV f -161 : A ,... 2 ANDREW G. PALAU History and Civics HELEN H. RIGNEY Librarian LUCIE V. SLATE Secretary to the Principal I ...,. A f BETTYE J. SCHREIBER English MADELYN J. SMITH English LUCIENNE M. Y, AVIS T. THOMPSON EDNA J. WEATHERN MARY E. WEBER OLGA WILLIAMS Civics and Mathematics English Mathematics Commercial French li iii + Q W -'-if n a + E Mlllllll JY M? CLYDE WASHBURN Modert in character, outstanding in rportr. Chub's from Willimantic . . . his hobby is hunting and fishing . . . likes baseball . . . wants to be a tree surgeon . . . activities: Class President 4: Football 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Athletic Council 1: chairman of decorations for junior Prom. PATRICIA PAULINE LAPAN She doe: little kindnerrer which most leave undone. Paulie lives in Willimantic . . . enjoys drawing and reading . . . likes basketball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Class Treasurer 4, Latin Club 2, 35 French Club 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3: Clubs Editor of Crystal 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Rille Club 3, 4, President 3: Sports Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, Wash- ington Club 4. CHARLES EDWARD GRENIER Happy am I, from care I'm free. Chas comes from the Ridges . . . likes baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Class Vice-President 43 Commer- cial Club, President 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4: Ride Club 4: Washington Club 4. MARY JEAN MCQUADE A good mixer, a jolly pal, No wonder their a swell gal. Jeanie comes from Chaplin . . . likes danc- ing and enjoys football . . . plans to continue her education and become a teacher . . . activities: Class Secretary 4, Latin Club 1, 23 Windham Players 3, 4: Wi-Hi-Li 1, 23 jr. Red Cross 13 Windham Singers 2, Glee Club 1, Za Ciirinds Editor of Crystal 4g Washington Clu . It :l DOROTHY ELEANOR ALVORD DONALD EWALD ANDERSON A frown ir never found upon ber I dare do all that may become a man. countenance. , , , Don comes from Columbia . . . enjoys sail- Dotty comes from Scotland . . . likes skat- ing, fishing, baseball . . . ambition: lawyer ing, swimming, riding . . . plans to do ofhce . . . activities: assistant baseball manager 3. work . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 4g Commercial Club 1, 2: Sports Club 2, 4: Crystal Board, Typing Dept. Assistant 45 Washington Club 4. CLYDE LEONARD ANGELL Much study is a wearinen of :he flesh. Bub comes from Andover . , . he collects stamps . . . enjoys baseball . . . plans to go to college. 948 KENDALL ALVA ANTHONY Hi: only labor war killing time. Red hails from Columbia . . . likes to spend his spare time making money . . . enjoys baseball . . . wants to be a salesman . . . activities: Class President 25 Athletic Council 2: cllgairman of Haunted Hop 45 Washington ll . if MILTON BERNARD ANTHONY Men may some and men may go, But I go on forever. Bozo's from Willimantic . . . likes roller- skating and basketball . . . wants to become a draftsman . . . activities: Windham Players 3, Rifle Club 2, 3, 4g Crystal Board, Sports Editor 4g Washington Club 4. BETTY JANE ASHTON Her :rep is music, her voice if Jong. Bet's from Willimantic . . . collects clas sical music records and enjoys badminton . . concert singing her ambition . . . activities! Jr. Red Cross lg Windham Singers 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2. gif ji 5 Q , 517- -ff it . ,W 3 ,ibk if 5 'V il? 'K ngg ' ug 948 MILDRED BARKIN RICHARD OLSON BARRETT Knowledge is power, Good nalured, full of fun, . I Mixer well with everyone. Millie's from Amston . . . has a hobby of reading and music . . . likes swimming, bad- Richie hails from Columbia . . . likes rolle minton, basketball . . . activities: Latin Club skating and f00Ib2ll . . . plans t0 attend col ?f1?4Windham Players 3, 43 Washington lege- u . 12 RONALD GEORGE BARRETT WILLIAM EDWARD BASSETT A man not give to word: or strife. FU' Wen' W1-'9' be bm' 4 whefefof- Ronald hails from Columbia. . . favorite pas- Bi11'S from Mansfleld DUPOY - - - likes all time is playing cards . . . favorite sport is sports, especially football . . . wants to go to ice skating . . . plans to attend college. college and be a civil engineer . . . activities: Washington Club 4. 1948 JOSEPH ANDREW BAUER ROGER EMIL BEAUDOIN Be not misled by hi: innocent expreuion. All Jpeak well of him. Chuck hails from Ashford . . . likes flying Miser hails from Willimantic . . . his fav- and swimming . . . wants to become a flyer. orite pastime is sleeping . . . enjoys football, baseball . . . ambition: travel . . . activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball lg Baseball 1, 2, 35 Athletic Council 4, Rilie Club 3, 4g Washington Club 4. 13 JEANNETTE MARIE BEAUDRY A maid of quiet ways. Jay hails from Willimantic . . . likes to take snapshots, collect autographs, roller skate and dance . . . hopes to work as a tele- phone operator . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 45 Commercial Club 2. GUY CARLTON BECK A .reme of humor, .rometimex Jhy, Maker us all like this .swell guy. Guy's from Columbia. . . enjoys sailing, skat- ing and dancing . . . hopes to attend college . . activities: Orchestra 35 Washington Club 4. 948 JEANNETTE REGINA BEAUREGARD ' Her hair is Junlight yellow, Her eyes are morning blue. Goldie's from Willimantic . . . likes danc- ing, movies, and basketball . . . plans to do ofhce work . . . activities: Commercial Club 45 Washington Club 4. E MARIANNE RUTH BECKER None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise. Marianne's from Mansfield Center . . . like movies and baseball . . . hopes to work in 1 store. 1, : N LOUISE MARION BECKWITH DOROTHY GEORGETTE BEDARD She's calm, cool, and competent. A young woman lwith a perfect ta.rte in c other. Lou comes from South Windham . . . likes to read . . . enjoys ice skating . . . hopes to travel . . . activities: Commercial Club 4g Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Glee Club 1, 2. SHIRLEY MAE BEDNARZ Oh laughing maiden with the pretty eye: what maker you Jo quiet and shy? Shirl's from Chaplin . . . enjoys dancing, bowling, and basketball . . . wants to become an airline hostess . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Wi-Hi-Li lg Glee Club 2, 3g Grinds Committee 4. 948 Dotty hails from Willimantic . . . likes singing and skating . . . her ambition is to be a nurse . . . activities: French Club 23 Wind- ham Players 4g Commercial Club 2, 4g Wi- Hi-Li 22133 Jr. Red Cross 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, . JOHN FRANKLIN BENNETT, JR. lt if better to he :mall and shine than great and cart a Jhadow. Butch lives in Willimantic . . . plays bil- liards for a pastime . . . favorite sport is foot- ball . . . plans to become a teacher . . . activi- ties: Windham Players 33 Commercial Club 4g publicity manager 45 Rifle Club 4g Wash- ington Club 4. LORRAINE MARY BENTLEY Her wayr are ways of pleasanmen, Lu's from Willimantic . . . enjoys movies and swimming . . . hopes to be a hairdresser. THERESA EVELYN BISSONNETTE A light heart live: long and make: life for Terry enjoyable. Terry's from Willimantic . . . likes pho- tography, reading, swimming, and skating . . . wants to be an office girl . . . activities: Wgxdham Players 5, 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, . 948 1 iff- s ESTELLE BERKOWITZ Serene and calm as an untrouhled day. Ettie's from Chestnut Hill . . . likes to collect post cards, dance, and skate . . . hopes to be a beautician . . . activities: Commercial Club 23 Glee Club 3, 4. VICTOR CARL BOLDUC A lillle nomeme now and then ir relished hy the hes! of men. Victor's from North Windham . . . likes model airplanes, hunting, and fishing . . . hopes to be an airplane mechanic . . . activi- ties: Commercial Club 4. GRANT BOMBRIA, JR. He who says lillle bar nothing to answer for. Grant comes from Willimantic . . . likes hunting and fishing . . . favorite sport is foot- ball . . . wants to start a small business of his own . . . activities: Washington Club 4. BARBARA BRETTSCHNEIDER Fond of work, fond of play, Brightly cbeerful all the day. Babs is from Willimantic . .. favorite pas- time is collecting records and singing . . . likes ping-pong . . . wants to go to college . . . activities: Latin Club l, 21 Windham Players 3, 4g Wi-Hi-Li l, 25 junior Red gross 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3g Washington Club 948 MEDA MARIE BOYNTON Let': be happy, lefr be gay Let ur dame our care: away. Midi's from Willimantic . . . likes dancing, horseback riding, and roller-skating . . . plans to be a nurse . . . activities: Latin Club 1, 2g French Club 2g Windham Players 33 Commercial Club 4g junior Red Cross 2g Glee Club 1, 3, 45 Washington Club 4. HARRIET BRETTSCHNEIDER Calmly, quietly the Head: life? way. Hatch is from Willimantic . . . favorite sport is dancing . . . favorite pastime is piano playing . . . plans to attend college after graduation . . . activities: Wi-Hi-Li lg jr. Red Cross lg Glee Club 1, 3g Washington Club 4. LEOPOLD BRIERE Young fellow: will he young fellowx. from South Coventry . . . enioys dancing and horseback riding . . . plans to attend Trade School. ROBERT BROUILLETTE Small in .size hui great in character. Charlie comes from Willimantic . . . spent his first year in Oblate Seminary, Bucksport, Me. . . . enjoys Stamp collecting and base- ball. 948 S CATHERINE ANN CAHILL Coquettixh, :oft-voiced maiden, liking fun with lot: of noire, S he'J a pal to all her classmates, and a favorite with the boys. Kay's from Chaplin . . . likes music and swimming . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Class Secretary lg Latin Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3, President 43 Windham Players 3, 43 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Windham Singers 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, Secretary 43 Maiorettes 43 All-State Chorus 43 Croakings, News Editor 45 Chairman of Publicity Committee for Freshmen Frolicg Washington Club 4. ROBERT EDWARD BROWN Silence if more eloquent than wordf. Bob hails from Storrs . . . likes basketbali football, and baseball . . . activities: Basket ball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 45 Washingto, Club 4. K lf RITA JEAN CAISSE A merry heart with a cheerful countenance. Reet's from Mansfield Depot . . . likes movies, bicycle riding and skating . . . plans to do office work . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4g Jr. Red Cross lg Washington Club 4. CECILE MARIE CARTIER Quiet, yet flowing deep. Cil is from Baltic . . . likes reading and ice skating . . . office work is her ambition . . . activities: Grinds Committee 4. 948 JOAN ALICE CARLSON Alwayf happy-go-lucky. Shorty lives in Willimantic . . . plans to attend college and study nursing . . . activi- ties: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Washington Club 4 4 Ms ADELAIDE MARY CEMBER Nothing better than 4 friendly girl who'.r really 4 friend. Addie:-'s from Willimantic . . . likes to play records, dance, and swim . . . wants to be a secretary . . . activities: Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Jr. Red Cross 23 Windham Players 45 Com- mercial Club 4g Washington Club 4. JOANNA M. B. CHERNUSHEK Thix girl is a volume if you know how Io read her. jo hails from South Windham . . . likes singing, playing the piano, and basketball . . . plans to be a dress designer . . . activi- ties: Windham Singers 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 1, 2, 5. DON GLENN CHURCHILL Life if too .fhorl to worry about Jchool. Jim comes from South Coventry . . . enjoys swimming, hunting and roller skating . . . favorite sport is baseball . . . plans to attend college. 948 PETER CLEMENT CHICK Full of fun and mischief loo, Doing thingr he Jhouldn'l do. Pete hails from Hampton . . . likes hunt- ing . . . his favorite sport is baseball . . . wants to be a farmer . . . activities: F.F.A. 4. BETTY MAE COLE A laughing eye, a nimble wit, A friendly heart, thai: all of it. Chuckles is from Mansfield Center . . likes bicycle riding and ice skating . . . want to be a beautician. JANET LATHROP COOK A smile for everyone has she, She's always happy as can he. jan comes from Windham Center . . . enjoys music . . . likes to swim . . . plans to be a nurse . . . activities: Class Vice-Presi- dent lg Commercial Club 2, Treasurer 2g Wi-Hi-Li l, 2g jr. Red Cross lg Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Rifle Club 3, 4: general chairman for Sophomore Hop 2g Washington Club 4. fi ' N EVELYN E MARIE CORSINI With a smile on her lips, and zz twinkle in her eye. Chooch hails from West Willington . . . enjoys dancing and reading . . . favorite sports are skating and swimming . . . plans to study hairdressing . . . activities: Com- mercial Club 2, 3, 4g Washington Club 4. 948 X, JUNE RANDALL COOPER A sunny disposition is half the hattle. junie hails from Columbia . . . came here her sophomore year from Hillhouse High, New Haven . . . likes art . . . enjoys foot- ball . . . plans to atrend college . . . activities: Latin Club 2, 33 French Club 2: Windham Players 3, 43 Athletic Council 4: Croakings, News Reporter 3, 43 Grinds Committee 43 general chairman for Christmas Ball 4: Washington Club 4. EUGENE EDWARD CURRAN More entemzining when serious than when funny. Gene comes from Willimantic . . . likes reading and football . . . plans to attend col- lege and later to travel . . . activities: French Club 23 Windham Plavers 3. 43 Croakings reporter: Washington Club 4. DOROTHY RUTH CURTIS GLENN FRANCIS CUSHMAN Someone new, but we like her. Blondie came to Willimantic from Staf- ford Springs her junior year . . . likes reading and listening to the radio . . . favorite sport is roller-skating . . . plans to work in an office as a typist clerk . . . activities: Jr. Red Cross 1. A quiet tongue Jhowr a wire head. rite hobby is flying . . . likes baseball . . hopes to attend an aeronautic school . . activities: Latin Club 1, 2. KATHLEEN THERESA DAVEY May her Irirh eyes keep Jmiling. Kat's from Columbia . . . her hobby is photography . . . she likes to go to basket- ball games . . . hopes to organize a sports team . . . activities: Washington Club 4. 948 JOSEPHINE DINENNO It's nice to be nalumllwben you're naturally nice. jo lives at Storrs . . . enjoys reading. .u . likes football and tennis . . . activities Glee Club 1, 2, 3. ft IN it ll Qu ii Cushie is from Warrenville . . . his favo- Bi :ff z . . f s MARCELLA MARY DUCHESNEAU All .rucceeds witb cheerful people. Marcy is from Willimantic . . . listens to records and the radio and enjoys swimming . . . hopes to do clerical work . . . activities: Glee Club lg Jr. Red Cross 2g Commercial Cluib 25 Vice-President 4g Windham Players 5, . RICHARD WARREN ELDRIDGE He can rerixt everything but temptation. Richie hails from Windham Center . . . enjoys hunting and fishing . . . plans to attend a school of business . . . activities: Commer- cial Club 4g Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Windham Singers 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 3, 45 Washington Club 4. 948 RICHARD DRAKE DURYEA Silence is his way till you know him. Dick comes from Scotland . . . enjoys hunt- ing and hshing . . . likes baseball . . . wants to go to college to study engineering . . . activities: Baseball manager 3, 4g Washing- ton Club 4. VIRGINIA RUTH ELDRIDGE Let joy be unconfined. Ginny's from Windham Center . . . likes to play the piano . . . enjoys swimming . . . plans to attend Teachers' College . . . activi- ties: French Club 25 jr. Red Cross 13 Glee Club 1, 2. MARY-AGNES ANNE ERLANDSON Always the same-friendly and helpful. Mary-Agnes hails from Willimantic . . . likes reading and swimming . . . plans to be a typist . . . activities: French Club 23 Com- mercial Club 3, 4g Jr. Red Cross lg Wash- ington Club 4. EUGENE ROBERT FISHER He bas time for fun and time for studies. Fish comes from Scotland . . . favorite sport is baseball and his pastime is reading sports books and magazines . . . hopes to play baseball . . . activities: Glee Club 1, 2g Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Washington Club 4. 948 PHYLLIS ANNE FIELD Carefree, full of fun, got no time to worry none. Phill comes from Columbia . . . dancing and swimming give her enjoyment . . . she wants to be a bookkeeper . . . activities: Commercial Club 2g Washington Club 4. ALFRED MARK FREDETTE Be not misled by bis silence. Freddie's from Willimantic . . . likes bowl- ing . . . gardening is his hobby and he Want: to become a landscape gardener . . . activities: Washington Club 4. X ARTHUR RENE GAMACHE GEORGE MARTIN GAMBINO If I .tboot at the sun, I may hit a star. Art lives in Willimantic . . . his pastime is photography . . . favorite sport is baseball . . . plans to study engineering in college . . . activities: French Club 25 Gtinds Commit- tee . Let George do it. George is from Mansfield . . . likes hunting and baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: chairman of senior nominating committee: Crystal, business manager. 948 an-' ,WQW - SHIRLEY JANE GARDINER JOSEPH PAUL GAUCHER There? fun in everylbing we meet. Good flflfflfedi Cfeffef and kind, Shitl's from Mansfield . . . likes to knit, dance, and ice skate . . . wants to go to modeling school . . . activities: Wi-Hi-Li 1, 23 Glee Club 1, 2, Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Washington Club 4. 25 AJ good a fellow 4: you will find. Joe comes from Willimantic . . . likes to spend his time sleeping . . . likes football . . . activities: Class President lg jr. Red Cross lg Football 1, 2, 3, 4, captain 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3 ,4, captain 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4: Ath- letic Council 1, 2, 3, 45 music chairman for the Christmas Ball: Washington Club 4. LUCILLE HARRIET GAUTHIER RAYMOND EARL GERGLER ln school :be'J quiet and demure, Life if H ie-ff and HU filing! 15010 iff Bur gupyide, weve mpg I0 51419, ' I lbought Jo once, bn! now I know il. Lou hails from Scotland . . . enjoys danc- Rav'S f1'0m Mansfleld DCPOY - - - his hobby ing and swimming , , , intends to beggme a is working on cars . . . likes softball and secretary. . . activities: Windham Players 5g baseball . . . wants to work for the Tele- Commefcial Club 4g Windham Singers 2, 33 pl'lOI1C C0f1'lp2.ny . . . aCtiVitiCS2 Grinds C0111- Glee Club 1, 2, 5g Sports Club 4. mittee 4. 1948 JOHN GEORGE GIANOPOULOS LESTER LYMAN GIGLIO A .fmiling countenance it a silent Wvffy, wiJ4!'J ibut? recommendation. ., ,, , Les comes from South Coventry . . . enjoys John hails frgm South Wjllington , l , sports, especially baseball and basketball . . . enjoys hunting . . . favorite sport is baseball WHHIS I0 become 2 bl-l5iflCSS man. . . . plans to join the United States Marines after graduation. 26 DONALD LAWRENCE GILMAN Furnish me with argument and intellect too. Don's from Storrs . . . he's a philatelist . . . enjoys all sports in season . . . hopes to go to Harvard . . . activities: Basketball manager 2, 3, 4, Croakings, Editor-in-Chief 4g Wash- ington Club 4. BARBARA NAOMI GRANT She har two eyes, .raft and brown-take care. Noami's from Andover . . . likes dancing and ice-skating . . . hopes to work in an insurance company . . . activities: Glee Club 3, 45 Washington Club 4. 6 948 RONALD LAWRENCE GINGRAS Dependable and trurtworthy, that': Ron. Ron comes from Willimantic . . . likes sports, especially hockey . . . plans to go into the shoe business . . . activities: Commercial Club 3, vice-president 3. JANET FAYE GRENON Here'5 a maiden charming, fair, For getttng AU the har a flair. janet hails from Andover . . . likes dancing and swimming . . , plans to attend U. Conn. . . . activities: Class Secretary 23 French Club 2: Windham Players 3, 43 Commercial Club 2, Jr. Red Cross lg Rifle Club 3, Secre- tary 4g Cheerleader 2, 3, Captain 4: Majorette 4: Washington Club 4. 1 STANLEY MERRILL GRIFFIN Stan if quite a man of Jorti, He likes his women and lover hit Jporti. Stan's from Hebron . . . likes all sports, especially baseball . . . in fact he hopes to play professionally . . . activities: Class Vice- President 33 jr. Red Cross lg Football l, 2, 3, 4g Baseball 3, 4g Athletic Council 43 Gen- eral Chairman of the junior Promg Wash- ington Club 4. ELEANOR JEAN HADDAD Make bane lo live, and consider each day a life. Eleanor's from Willimantic . . . likes music and bowling . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Latin Club It French Club 2, 35 Windham Players 3g Wi-Hi-Li l, 2, 32 Jr. Red Cross lg Glee Club 1, 4. 948 ELAINE HADDAD Few tbingi are impoisible to diligence. E comes from Willimantic . . . likes to listen to good music and go swimming . . . plans to attend college and then travel . . . activities: French Club 23 Windham Players 3, 4, Ir. Red Cross lg Rifle Club 43 Wash- ington Club 4. WNV, ISABELLE HADDAD It is impossible for her to be silent. Isie's from Willimantic . . . likes music, bicycling, and basketball . . . hopes to go to California . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. MINERVA SYLVIA HADDAD MARION HAGGERTY Seen, but not heard. Min is from Willimantic . . . likes movies and tennis . . . plans to see the world after graduation . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 4: Commercial Club 4: Washington Club We :ee her, and we know her, But we hardly ever hear her. Tootsie's from Willimantic . . . loves square dancing . . . likes basketball . . . intends to be a typist . . . activities: Com- 4. mercial Club 2, 4: Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2: Jr. Red Cross lg Washington Club 4. 1948 MARTHA HAGGERTY DOLORES BETTY MAE HALL Dark hair, dark eyes, Why worry? Tomorrow ii' another day. N d h h d ' . . . Ot mo M to e wp and wma Do-do hails from Storrs . . . likes modeling Marty hails from Willimantic . . . likes house trailers: ice-skating, and horseback ice-skating and the movies . . . wants to be riding . . . hopes to be a stenograoher . . . a rypist . . . activities: Jr. Red Cross lg activities: Commercial Club 2, 33 Wi-Hi-Li Commercial Club 2,4g Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2: Wash- 2, 3: Ir. Red Cross 2. ington Club 4. 29 THURE RICHARD HAMERLIN BETTY LOU HANNA Love of the out of doors is strong within him. She has a dignified rparkle. Thure comes from Coventrv . . . is an ardent Bet's from Willimantic . . . likes movies fisherman . . . plans to attend college . . . and badminton . . . wants to be a secretary activities: Football 3, 45 Washington Club 4. . . . activities: Athletic Council 2: chairman of refreshments for Freshman Frolic. 1948 WILLIAM HUNGERFORD HASTINGS JOSEPH HARVEY HATCHER Subtle humor ir the spice of life. What -fbwlld 4 man do but be meffy? Bill hails from Hampton . . . his favorite 'fJ0e'S hffme f0Wf1 is WfllimaUfiC - - - he pastimes are eating, sleeping, and loafing . .. Uflkefs Wlfh CMS and CUIOYS football - - he enjoys football . . . wants to go to Yale. Wants I0 become H 13WYCf- 30 ELWYN WALLACE HAVENS For he': a jolly good fellow. 'Stooge is from Baltic . . . likes baseball . . . plans to attend college and join the F.B.I. RICHARD EARL HERRICK One good Jport with oodles of pep. Nails comes from Willimantic . . . plays drums . . . likes football . . . hopes to be a coach . . . activities: Football 1, 3, 45 Wash- ington Club 4. 948 VIRGINIA ANN HAWKINS Better the happy heart lhan wealth. Ginny comes from Mansheld . . . collects dogs . . . enjoys dancing and swimming . . . is planning a July wedding . . . activities: Congmercial Club 2, 35 jr. Red Cross lg Glee Clu 1. MARY ELIZABETH HERRON For if .she will, .rhe will, you may depend on it And if :he won't, she won't so there'.r an end to it. Betty's from Scotland . . . came here her junior year from Dumant, N. I .... enjoys horseback riding . . . wants to be a model . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 45 Sports Club 3, 4g Washington Club 4. JOAN CLAIRE HOISINGTON A lively lat: it the. joan's from Andover . . . spent her first year in East Hartford . . . enjoys reading and dancing . . . hopes to have her own business . . . activities: Commercial Club 45 Wash- ington Club 4. THOMAS FRANCIS HOWELL Muric warher away from the .roul the du!! of everyday life. Tom hails from Hampton . . . came here his junior year from Lafayette High School. Buffalo, New York . . . likes music and horseback riding . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Latin Club 35 Commercial Club 43 jr. Red Cross 2: Orchestra lg Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. 948 RICHARD NORMAN HOLLAND To go or not to go, that is the question To clan each day without doing my leuon. Richie lives in Windham . . . likes hunting Znd Hshing . . . activities: Washington Club BERTHA JANE HUTCHINSON Sometime: quiet, sometime: shy, Sometzmer minrhief in her eye. B.j. lives in Andover . . . enjoys dancing and horseback riding . . . plans to live out west after graduation . . . activities: Com- mercial Club 4g Sports Club 4: Grinds Com- mittee. JOHN CUYLER HUTCHINSON Sigh no more, ladie.r,' .rigb no more. Hutch hails from Andover . . . enjoys tinkering with cars and likes motorcycle riding . . . plans to enter the field of avia- tion maintenance . . . activities: Rifle Club 3, 4. ELEANORE FRANCES JANOSKI Serene on the ounide, but devilish within. Dindy's from Ashford . . . likes taking snapshots and ice-skating . . . wants to be a telephone operator . . . activities: Commer- cial Club 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3g President of F.H.A. 1, 2g Washington Club 4. 948 JULIUS GEORGE JACOBSON, JR. A jolly good fellow and full of fun. Jake hails from Storrs . . . likes to hunt . . . enjoys working on cars . . . activities: Washington Club 4. cffve JAMES ROLLIN JEFFRIES He can be either yerioux or merry. jeff's from South Coventry . . . has a hobby of sketching . . . in fact, he wants to go to an art school . . . activities: Orchestra 1, 2. DOROTHY MAE JOHNSON I don't know where I'rn going, but I'm on my way. Dottie comes from Franklin . . . her hobby is eating . . . she enjoys dancing and sing- ing . . . wants a job so she can have a car. MILTON ROGER JOHNSON Quiet yet noisy,' silent yet gay. Milt hails from Willimantic . . . his hobby is mineralogy . . . likes to swim . . . intends to go to college . . . activities: French Club 25 Windham Players 3. BETTY LUCILLE JONES Her friendship is like a glowing sun for she lets it shine on everyone. Betty's from Hebron . . . enjoys reading and the piano, swimming and baseball . . . she would like to be a private secretary . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 4. 948 it LORETTA PHYLLIS JONES Not 4 flower, not a pearl, just 4 regular all-round girl. Blondie comes from North Windham . . . she's a collector of odd stones . . . likes read- ing, swimming, dancing and tennis . . . plans to be a secretary . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 3. SUSANNE JORDAN Her friemirbip glow: like 4 Junbeam. Sue's from Willimantic . . . has a hobby of cooking . . . likes telling jokes, swimming, and badminton . . . plans to attend college to become a laboratory technician . . . activi- ties: French Club 25 Windham Players 35 Jr. Red Cross 15 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 3, 4, vice-president 35 Sports Club 5, trea- surer 45 Washington Club 4. THOMAS JAMES KELLEY An angelic look coverr much deviltry. Kell hails from Willimantic . . . his hobby is guns . . . naturally likes Hshing and hunt- ing . . . ambition: Forestry . . . activities: Football 1, 2, 35 Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 45 vice- president 3, president 4. 948 4Yf SAUL KANDER It matter: not bow long we live, but bow. Joker is from Willimantic . . . likes to work cross-word puzzles and play basketball . . . plans to be an electrical technician . . . activities: Football 35 Basketball 3, 45 Wash- ington Club 4. JOHN DONALD KILBURN A loyal friend and a good fellow. Johnny comes from Willimantic . . . likes to build models . . . favorite sports are hunt- ing and swimming . . . plans to continue his education . . . activities: Chairman of ring committee. f l , PRISCILLA MARIEITE KING Her friendr .the has manyf Her foe:-has :be any? Percy hails from Willimantic . . . enioys dancing . . . likes to swim . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Latin Club 1, 23 Windham Players 3, 4g Jr. Red Cross 13 freshman representative lg Orchestra 2, 39 Windham Singers 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Rifle Club 3, 4, treasurer 3g Sports Club 2, 3, 43 Washington Club 4. A Wvmw-1' 948 RUTH MARIE KING A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Ruth hails from Willimantic . . . enioys read- ing . . . her favorite sport is baseball . . . hopes to be come an air stewardess. JULIA NELLIE KNEELAND WILLIAM LEONARD KORBA A: merry as the day is long. 314196 bil-'Sf N 4 bee Taking picture: for you to ree. Jewel lives in Willimantic . . . came to U Q t U W.H.S. in her sophomore year from Lebanon Bill cornes from Willimantic . . . likes foot- . . . enjoys photography and meteorology . . . ball . . . interested in photography . . . hopes favorite sport is ice-skating . . . wants to be to become a professional photographer. a secretary. 36 l LAWRENCE MEREDITH KROZEL ROGER NELSON I-ABONTF Humble, though with laurel: crowned. A mm if 'IO' meffflfed by imhef- Lawrence comes from Andover . . . enjoys Bouncy 55, from Vyiufmanfk 3 - - he likes chess and ice-hockey . . . activities: Latin hofsebifck riding- hunting, f15hm8 and ml' Club 4g Windham Players 3, president 45 lebskafmg - ' -h0PeS to be 3 mason- Crystal, literary editor. 1948 ROLAND WHITAKER LACEY D01-ORES MAE I-AT-IBERTY WLM, ,bfi ,,,0,1,1 gaming ,op Nor short, not mil, but loved by all. Doc resides in Willimantic 1 U I favorite Butch is from Willimantic...likes to read pastime is music , , , enjoys basketball - . , and ice skate . . . plans to be a hair dresser. hopes to become a writer. 37 FRANCIS SALVATORE LAMANTIA He maker the mort of all that comer. Francis lives in Willimantic . . . his hobby is photography . . . he enjoys baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: French Club 2. CLAIRE BERTHA LARIVIERE My greatest joy ir pleasing others. Chicken's from Willimantic . . . collects photographs . . . likes basketball and swim- ming . . . plans to attend nursing school . . . activities: Latin Club 13 Jr. Red Cross 2. 948 2 5 1 1 Q e H 3 4 ELLIOTT ANDREW LANDEN A man among men-410110 speak of the Women. Stretch comes from Willimantic . . . likes magic and traveling . . . enjoys football . . . plans to enter show business . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 45 Rifle Club 2g Wash- ington Club 4. l VIVIAN MARY LECLAIRE Life ir what you make it. Vivi's from Willimantic . . . likes the radio, movies, and ice-skating . . . plans to enter the field of aviation . . . activities: Commercial Club 4. DONALD GEORGE LEMIRE Never a quiet nmmenl. Don's from Willimantic . . . likes reading detective stories and going ro the movies . . . enjoys almost all sports, especially swim- ming . . . hopes to be a singer . . . activities: Commercial Club 23 Wintiham Singers 3, 45 Glee Club l, 3, 4g Co-Chairman 43 Wash- ington Club 4. RUTH PAULINE LIEBMAN Here if a girl who Jeemr quite .rmall And yet ber .fmile it .teen by all. Ruthie came here in her junior year from Lyman High School, Lebanon, Conn .... likes reading and ping pong . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 45 Glee Club 3. 948 MURIEL EDITH LIEBMAN Her way: are wayr of friendliness. Mel came to Windham this year from Lebanon . . . she enjoys dancing and swim- ming . . . intends to go to college. SHIRLEY JEANNETTE LINCOLN From a lillle :park may burst a mighty flame. Shir comes from Storrs . . . enjoys danc- ing, knitting, bicycle riding, and sliding . . . wants to be a typist and attend college at night . . . activities: Glee Club 1, 21 Wind- ham Players 39 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 23 Washington Club 4. A ia RICHARD WORTHINGTON LOOMIS NORMAN GERALD LYMAN 512447 of heflff and M0111 of band. He'.f a peaceful and industriou: fellow. Diclt's from Mansfield Center . . . likes Norman's from Hebron . . . has a hobby of scouting and football . . , plans to attend collecting books on sports, especially base- college . . . activities: Windham Players 3, ball . . . in fact, he'd like to be a pi-offs. 45 Commercial Club 2, Football 2. sional baseball Player. V' ' 1 FY I ' J ,Mg 595 fg z. DOROTHY LUCILLE LYON Happinen Jeems made to be shared. Dotty hails form Stafford Springs . . . spends her spare time coloring photographs . . . enjoys horseback riding . . . hopes to be a photographer . . . activities: Latin Club 23 Windham Players 3, 4g Windham Singers 3, 43 Glee Club 2, 3, 4g Washington Club 4. 948 A me if i JOYCE THERESA LYON A pretty woman is a welcome guesl. Joyce lives in Willimantic . . . reads for 1 pastime . . . favorite sports are skating am baseball . . . intends to go into nursing afte graduation . . . activities: Latin Club 1, 2 Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, Glee Club 2. FRANCINE NANCY MACIONE There': mischief in her eyes. Franny's from Willimantic . . . likes photography, dancing and swimming . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: French Club 25 Commercial Club Z, 43 jr. Red Cross lg Sports Club 2, 3, 4g Rifle Club 3. DOROTHY ELLEN MASON If .rilence were golden, Jhe'd never he rich. Dotty's from Hampton . . . likes to listen to the radio . . . enjoys badminton and roller skating . . . plans to go to college and become a teacher . . . activities: Windham Players 4g Wi-Hi-Li lg Glee Club 2, 41 Grinds Com- mittee 4g Washington Club 4. 948 'w-st . RAYMOND MARCEL MARTINEAU A good natured fellow. Moe hails from Willimantic . . . likes driving and swimming . . . wants to be a clerk . . . Washington Club 4. :W fi fi,,.....,,.sxw, EARL RUSSELL MASTIN Forward and frolic glee wax there The will to do, the .foul to dare. Earl's from Willimantic . . . likes swimming and basketball . . . plans to work at the Tele- phone Co .... activities: Commercial Club 45 Grinds Committee 45 Washington Club 4. RAYMOND WILLIAM MATHER H ir heart was as great as the world But there war no room in tt to hold memory of wrong. Ray hails from South Willington . . . likes reading, radio, basketball, skating, baseball, and hunting . . . plans a radio career in the Army Air Forces . . . activities: Glee Club lg Sports Club lg Grinds Committee. MARGARET MARY MAZUR Friendr, looks, a cheerful heart, and a comcience clear. Margie lives in Willimantic . . . enjoys dancing . . . plans to become an airline hostess . . . activities: French Club 2g Wind- ham Players 3g Jr. Red Cross l, 25 Glee Club 1, 3, 43 Washington Club 4. l 948 ROBERT LOUIS MEIKLE Jolly, fun-loving, popular-a perfect dercriptiort for Bob. Bob hails from Atwoodville . . . likes hunting and football . . . wants to attend college . . . activities: Class President 3: Football 3, 4g Athletic Council 33 Wash- ington Club 4. 42 ROSEMARY ANN MILLER Pleasure and action make the hour: seem short. Rosie hails from Willimantic . . . enioys reading and swimming . . . wants to work in an office . . . activities: Commercial Club 4g Washington Club 4. Q HENRY THEODORE MONAST Silence it a friend that will never betray. Claw Hook comes from Willimantic . . . likes basketball and hunting . . . wants to be a meat-cutter. FRANCES BERYL MONROE Why take life Jeriously? Dusty's from Willimantic . . . enjoys roller skating, horseback riding, motorcycling . . . intends to join the Naval Nurse Corps .... activities: Commercial Club 2: Sports Club 2. 948 MOLLY FRANCES MOORE Alwayr talking, always gay Thi! will ever be ber way. Molly comes from Storrs . . . enjoys dancing and swimming . . . hopes to go to college and travel . . . activities: Class Secretary 3, French Club 2, Windham Players 3, 4, Spring Green 33 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Grinds 4g Jr. Red Cross 1: Glee Club 1, 2g Croakings 1, 2, 3: Chatterbox editor 43 Frolic entertainment chairmang Hop refreshment chairmang Chairman of games and dancing at Senior Class Partyg Washington Club 4. ALICE TERESA MOORE Silent and quiet till you get to know ber. Al's from Willimantic . . . likes dancing, basketball and movies . . . hopes to travel . . . activities: Latin Club lg Commercial Club 2g Washington Club 4. lf ALBERT JOHN MOREAU I :ee the serious ride of thing: when I have lo. Buddy comes from South Coventry . . . his hobby is model building . . . enjoys base- ball and skating . . . hopes to go into the laundry business . . . activities: Grinds com- mittee 4. MARY EDITH MOTT Like the Rock of Gibraltar, unchanging and .ture Her friendship, once gained, will forever endure. Mamie lives in The Ridges . . . enioys dancing and ice skating . . . plans to run a day nursery . . . activities: Commercial Club 2g F.H.A. 1, 3, president 45 Chairman of the F.H.A. Valentine Dance. 948 RICHARD TIMOTHY MORIARTY He that complier againxt his will I: of hir own opinion still. Richard is from Willimantic . . . likes all sports . . . activities: French Club 2g Wind- ham Players 3, 4. ROBERT JAMES MOTT My own thoughtr are my companions: Robert comes from North Windham . . . enjoys billiards and motorcycling . . . wants to be an electrician . . . activities: Washing- ton Club 4. ANITA GAY NELSON If .rilence ir golden, their raining money. Pete comes from Willimantic . . . likes plaving the piano and swimming . . . her ambition is to attend U. Conn .... activities: French Club 2, 35 Windham Players 3, 43 Commercial Club 49 Orchestra 3, 43 Croak- ings Staff 45 Drum Majorette 4. f 5. Y A - iii HELEN NICK A little Jweet, a little .voice That maker the combination nite. Nickie comes from Mansfield . . . favorite pastime is horseback riding . . . likes to ski . . . hopes to be a hairdresser . . . activities: Commercial Club 23 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2, 3, 4g Grincls Committee 49 Washington Club 4. DOLORES ELDY THERESE NELSON Her rererved manner it intriguing. Do is from Columbia. . . playing the piano is her favorite pastime . . . she enjoys swim- ming . . . plans a nursing career . . . activi- ties: Latin Club l, 2, 3: French Club 2g Windham Plavers 3, 41 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2, 3' Rifle Club 43 Sports Club 2g Maiorette 4. n FEQY eiii tib's- li -' - I ' EDWARD NOWAK There? deviltry in hi: thoughts. Shindeni comes from Willimantic . . . likes to play golf and basketball . . . hopes to join the army. 45 JEANNE RUTH O'CONNOR Happy and light of heart wa: Jhe. Freckles hails from Willimantic . . . likes dancing and swimming . . . activities: Com- mercial Club 3g Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Sports Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Chairman of Freshman Frolic Decorations Committee. 948 JOANNE PATRICIA O'DONNELI. l live for the week-emlr. Jeanie is from Hebron . . . enjoys dancing and swimming . . . plans to become an ai: line hostess after graduation . . . activities Commercial Club 2, 4. ii. HOWARD WILLIAM OLDERSHAW ESTHER LORRAINE OWENS Why do today what can he put off till tomorrow? Ducky's from the Ridges . . . likes bil- liards and baseball . . . plans to play pro- fessional baseball . . . activities: Class Vice- President 29 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. 46 There .rhall he muxic wherever :he goes. Esther hails from Storrs . . . enjoys mus: swimming and horseback riding . . . plans attend U. Conn .,.. activities: French Ch 25 Windham Players 4g Wi-Hi-Li lg L Red Cross lg Windham Singers 2, 5, 4, c chairman 43 Chairman of jr. Prom entetrai ment committeeg Chairman of entertainme and refreshment committee for Haunt' Hopg Chairman of refreshment committ for Christmas Ball. DONALD JOHNSON PALMER Seldom teen, :eldom beard. Stub hails from Andover . . . plays the guitar for a pastime . . . likes hunting . . . activities: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary 3, 4. LELIA LOUISE PECK A Jweet, quiet girl with a ready smile. Lea's from Storrs . . . likes collecting stamps, horseback riding, and ice skating . . . plans to be a secretary . . . activities: Com- mercial Club 2, 3. 948 LUCILLE BLANCHE PARADIS Silence it the perfect herald of ioy. Lou comes from Willimantic . . . likes basketball and collecting books of poetry . . . clerical work is her ambition . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 45 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Sports Club 25 Croakings Staff 4g Dancing Club 1. JOHN PEKARSKI He juft .rit.r back and let: the rext of the world go by. John comes from Columbia . . . enjoys lis- tening to the radio . . . likes baseball. MARGARET CATHERINE PELLETIER A real Jport, with her eye ever on the .runny .vide of life. Margie's from Willimantic . . . likes to dance, swim and collect records . . . hopes to be a telephone operator . . . activities: Washington Club 4. JOHN ROBERT PETERSON No man is horn without arnhitions. Jack's from Willimantic . . . enjoys miner- alogy, photography, and basketball . . . plans to attend U. of C .... activities: Windham Players 3, 4, business manager 3, 4, treasurer 4: Croakings business manager 4g.Football manager 3g financial manager of Athletic Association 2, 3, 4: Washington Club 4. 948 JOYCE ELAINE PEPPIN Laughing eye: and a personality twice her size. Joyce hails from Willimantic . . . likes ice- skating and listening to records . . . plans to become a telephone operator . . . activities: Latin Club 1, 2: Windham Players 45 Wi- Hi-Li 1, 2, 3, 4: Jr. Red Cross lg Rifle Club 35 Sports Club 4, president 43 Majorettes 43 Chairman of Decoration Committee for Haunted Hop, Washington Club 4. FRANCES MAE PETTINGILI. And .ro they gazed and Jtill the wonde grew That one Jmall head could carry all :hi knew. Skip's from Coventry . . . likes roller-skat ing, square-dancing, baseball, and basketbal . . . plans to attend U. of C. and become 1 doctor . . . activities: Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Windham Players 3, 43 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2 Croakings Exchange Editor 4: Crystal Editor in-Chief 4g Washington Club 4. -':.':5 ' JOHN PAUL PIATEK HOWARD GEORGE PIROZOK A quiet, orderly, and induxtrious chap. lybdlli right with the world is right with me '-Johnnyy' from Mansfleld I I h has a hobby Peck's from Willimanric . . . likes baseball of reading novels . . . likes hunting and Hsh- and hunting - - - h0Pe5 I0 beC0me a Chef- ing . . . intends to go to Trade School to study mechanics. so--Ae E fi! MARGARET MARY PONTA A merry twinkle flickerx in her. Peggy's from Warrenville . . . is a movie fan and likes the theater . . . enjoys horseback riding . would like to be a beautician, designer, or singer. 948 HWS CLARE ELLEN PORTER She? juit the quiet kind whose nature never varies, Clare's from Hebron . . . plays the piano . likes to swim . . . hopes to be a teacher. iii. Issj WINTHROP HENRY PORTER RAYMOND EVERETT POTTER Word: :peak lander than actions. SW10145 'md well 591940911 Never any trouble gave. Hen comes from Gilead . . . likes hunting, U . H l I . , I swimming and bowling . . l plans to go to Rip lives in Windham . . . likes hunting college . . . activities: Washington Club 4. fishing, and basketball - - - h0Pe5 YO be 1 carpenter. RUTH PAULINE POTTER The fair Diana cannot compare with Ruth. Inky hails-from Willimantic . . . hobby of the moment, my clog . . . enjoys horseback riding . . . plans to attend college . . . activi- ties: Class Treasurer 2g French Club 2g Wi-Hi-Li 1, 23 Glee Club l, 2, 39 Librarian 4g All-State Chorus 4g Athletic Council l, 39 Rifle Club 3, 4, secretary 35 Sports Club 5, 4g Majorettes 45 Croakings, Alumni Eclitorg Chairman of Refreshment Committee for Junior Ptomg Washington Club 4. 948 LORRAINE MARIE POTVIN Silence ir often Jufeeter than Jpeech. Lorrie hails from Willimantic . . . likes 1 read . . . enjoys basketball . . . plans 1 become a hairdresser. 'f it E s .f i w i ANTHONY JOSEPH PROULX Never a dull moment. Plumber is from South Coventry . . . likes to make model airplanes and enjoys basket- ball . . . plans to be an aircraft engineer . . . activities: French Club 2. THERESA ANN PRUE Nou' I'm here, now I'm there 0ne'J apt to find me anywhere. Teddy's from Willimantic . . . likes to collect pictures and autographs . . . enjoys roller skating, tobogganing, and baseball . . . Wants to go to nursing school . . . activi- ties: Windham Players 3, 4g Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. 948 JUDITH LEE PUTMAN Short and sweet. Judy hails from Mansfield . . . enjoys read- ing . . . likes to swim . . . plans to enter nursing at Hartford Hospital . . . activities: Class Treasurer 39 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2g Glee Club 1, 25 Sports Club 4. 51 NORMAN RICARD There'.r nluwy: mifchief hrewing somewhere. Norman is from Willimantic . . . collects antiques . . . likes to swim . . . activities: Washington Club 4. ALLAN CUSHMAN ROBINSON N ot a sinner, not a mint perhaps, And yet the very hett of chaps. Cappy hails from Columbia . . . his pas- time is hiking . . . likes baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Latin Club 1, 2g Baseball 2. LEWIS CHARLES ROSEBROOKS I lay me down to .rleep with little thought or care Whether my waking jindx me here or there. Rosie's home is in Willimantic . . . he col- lects sea shells . . . likes football . . . plans to work in the State Forestry Department . . . activities: F.F.A. conducter 3, president 4g Football 2, 3, 4g Washington Club 4. 948 V w X s OLIVE WINIFRED ROOD She Jitx well in the hearty of her friends. Olly's home is in Windham Center . . . she listens to records and goes ice-skating for fun . . . wants to become a typing teacher . . . activities: Glee Club lg Red Cross Ig Commercial Club 45 Washington Club 4. EDWARD CHARLES SCHONE And he .rhull have muxic wherever he goes. Bub comes from Westford . . . his hobby is stamp collecting . . . likes soccer . . . plans to be an electrician . . . activities: Windham Singers 1, 2, 59 Glee Club 1, 2, 3. GERALD FRANCIS SHINE Books-a thing devised by the enemy. Jerry hails from Columbia . . . enjoys skat- ing and basketball . . . plans to attend col- lege . . . activities: Washington Club 4. ELINOR CATHERINE SLOWIK To know ber is to like her. Ellie hails from Willimantic . . . likes music . . . her favorite sport is baseball . . . hopes to become a nurse . . . activities: Wi- Hi-Ii 1, Zg jr. Red Cross 1g Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Windham Singers 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball lg Rifle Club 3, 4g Washington Club 4. 948 Win MARION PAULINE SHUBA Tbereir 4 little had in every good little girl. Dolly hails from Chaplin . . . likes horse- back riding, dancing, and bowling . . . plans to be a nurse . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4g Wi-Hi-Li 2g Glee Club 3. RAYMOND EDWARD SMITH, JR. He'J little, but heir wire, Heir a corker for his size. Smitty lives in Hebron . . . his hobby is hunting . . . likes baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Grinds Committee 4, Commercial Club 4g Washington Club 4. ibut cmnium. ROBERT KENNETH SMITH EDWARD RAYMOND SOJA A fellow of few words. Mixcbief if alwayx lurking somewhere in Smitty'.s from the Ridges . . . goes hunting and fishing and likes football . . . would like Ed hails from Mansfield . . . has airplane to work for the Telephone Company. model building as a hobby . . . enjoys football . . . plans to be an electrician. 1948 1 GEORGE ANDREW SOLLI BARBARA FRANCES SPALDING Much mirth, rome madneu Women alway: have .rome idea kept in tb Much good, little badneyx. background. Shorty hails from Mansfield Center . . . Bobbie's from Hebrpn . . . likes movie his hobby is hunting . . . enioys basketball and dancing . . . hopes to be an airplan . . . plans to join the navy after graduation stewardess , . . activities: Commercial Clul . . . activities: F,F.A. 2, 5, 4. 25 Jr. Red Cross 1, 2- 54 JOHN ALLEN SPECTOR Heard hrrt, .teen later. Spec lives in Willimanric . . . enjoys horseback riding and football . . . plans to attend Harvard . . . activities: French Club 2g Windham Players 3, 4j Football 45 Wash- ington Club 4. is MILDRED MARIE SPINKS My tlwougbtr are my own. Millie comes from South Coventry . . . likes sewing and roller skating . . . plans to be a stenographer . . . activities: Wash- ington Club 4g Commercial Club 2, 3, 4g F.H.A. 2. 948 ROBERT CHENEY SPOONER Silence, u'bal'5 that? Spooky comes from Willimantic . . . enjoys music and dancing . . . likes skating and basketball . . . wants to be a priest . . . activities: Croaking staii 1, 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 45 Windham Players 3, 4, Spring Green 33 Cheerleader 33 Grinds Commit-' teeg Co-chairman Hop Ticket committeeg Chairman Prom program committee. 55 ARTHUR BURDETT STEARNS Long, lean, likeable. Art comes from Mansfield . . . likes swim- ming . . , enjoys football . . . intends to go into the dairy business . . . activities: Wash- ington Club 4. WALTER ALFRED STONE Art earrzert worker, silently cheerful. Stone comes from Hampton . . . his hobby is flying, though he spent most of junior year in the hospital because of it . . . likes baseball too . . . activities: F.F.A. 3. RUDOLPH JOHN SUPINA Life is not life at all without delight. Soup comes from Ashford . . . likes bowl ing, and baseball . . . enjoys midget autr racing . . . wants to become a successfu business man . . . activities: Glee Club 2. 948 NANCY ANN SWANSON The glar: of fashion, the mold of form. Nancy-Doo lives in Willimantic . . . her hobby is painting . . . hunting's her favorite sport . . . plans to attend Pratt Institute . . . activities: Latin Club 25 Windham Players 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Chairman of setting for The Florist Shop g Washington Club 4. 56 5' WANDA SZALANKIEWICZ Alwayr happy, alway: gay, Full of furz in every way. Wanda's from Willimantic . . . likes dan ing and all outdoor sports . . . plans 1 attend college . . . activities: French Club 1 Glee Club 3g Windham Players 4g Con ' mercial Club 45 Croakings reporter 4: Grin: Committee 4: Typing Committee 4, Chai man. RITA BELLA THERIAULT I have a heart with room for every joy. Rita hails from Willimanric . . . enjoys read- ing and dancing . . . likes swimming . . . hopes to be a stenographer or a secretary . . . activities: Commercial Club 4. CAROL LEE THOMPSON Spirited, frail, naizfely hold, Her hair a rujjlled crest of gold. Carol's from Storrs . . . came here in her junior year from Fort Knox H. S., Fort Knox, Ky .... likes ice-skating and collecting records . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Latin Club 3, secretary 45 Wind- ham Players 5, secretary 45 Croakings, club editorg Windham Singers 3g Glee Club 3. 948 JEANNETTE JUNE THIFFEAULT Oh, lhix world was made for fun and frolic. Butch hails from Willimantic . . . favorite pastime is dancing and horseback riding . . . loves to watch football . . . wants to be a stenograuher . . . activities: Glee Club 33 Sports Club lj Commercial Club 45 Wash- ington Club 4. ALICE ELIZABETH THORP Dixperue wilh the gigglex, fair lan, Alice is from South Coventry . . . came to Windham her sopohmcre year from Man- chester High, Manchester, Conn .... likes sewing . . . enjoys baseball . . . plans to do secretarial work . . . activities: F.H.A. 2g Drum Majorette 4. 5 i LEONARD BAGLEY TOMPKINS CLAIRE RITA TREMBLAY I would Jit hack and watch the rex! If haul work means Juccerr, Jhe will win. Ad 'l :rift Z df. n Mm 2 A eu I mgg 8 an 5 Mfg Claire lives in South Coventry . . . favorite Jake hails from Windham Center . . . likes pastime is sewing . . . favorite sport is roller hunting, fishing, and football . . . hopes to skating . . . plans to become a secretary . . . start a business. activities: Commercial Club 2, 3. ROBERT CHARLES TUTTLE The girls myttify me, Bub's from Columbia . . . likes baseball . . . hopes to work for the Telephone Com- pany. 948 2 i. , 5 af 4 5 I 1533 in 'K , 32. 'K . gy, . A - E C tsna tstnl so C ,- .. ypnk A LEONA AUGUSTINA TWERDY Thy modetlyir a candle zo thy merit. Lee hails from South Coventry . . . favorite sports are swimming and ice-skating . . . plans to attend the Cleveland School of Arr . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 45 Wi-Hi- Li, 1, 2g F.H.A. secretary 1, 2g Jr. Red Cross 2g Glee Club 33 Arts Editor for 1947 and 1948 Crystal. ANNE VALLERI VARGA Happy am I, from care Fm free, Why aren't they all contented like me? Anne came to Ashford her junior year from New York City . . . she likes dancing, read- ing, swimming and basketball . . . hopes to be a medical technician . . . activities: Glee Club 5, 4g Grinds Committee 4. JOSEPH VISINTINI Live, love, and he happy. Joe is from Chaplin . . . he enjoys all sports, especially baseball . . . activities: Washington Club 4, 1948 ROSITA MARIA VINCELETTE Ar full of spirit as the month of May. Rosita's from Willimantic . . . collects records and Christmas Carols . . . likes danc- ing and swimming . . . hopes for a career in music . . . activities: Commercial Club 45 Wi-Hi-Li 1, 25 Glee Club lg Washington Club 4. DOLORES MARGARET WARREN From the crown of her head to the sole of her foot .rhe'J all mirth. Dody hails from Eagleville . . . likes horse- back riding and ice-skating . . . plans to become a nurse . . . activities: French Club 25 Windham Players 3, 4g Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2, 5, 45 Jr. Red Cross lg Glee Club 2, 3, 45 chair- Zman Wi-Hi-Li Dance 3g Washington Club KENNETH EDWARD WATSON GAYLORD NOBLE WEBSTER A rare combination of ffolic and fun. Ken lives in Willimantic . . . his pastime is driving a taxi . . . favorite sport is baseball . . . activities: Football 5, 4g Basketball 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 4. Into the midxt of things. Gaylord's from Andover . . . came here his sophomore year from Manchester H. S .... enjoys music, especially singing . . . likes swimming . . . wants to enter the music field or be a make-up director for the stage . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 43 Windham Singers 3, 4g Glee Club 2, 3, 4. 948 MORTIMER STANFORD WEINTRAUB LOUISE MARIA WELDEN Oh where is my wandering boy tonight? Quiet and imluilfiouf. Red hails from Mansfield , , , Came from Louise comes from Willimantic . . . likes Linden, N, J, his Sophomore year , , , his dancing and tennis . , . activities: Washing- hobby is stamp collecting . . . enjoys base- YOU Club 4. ball . . . after graduation he plans to go into business . . . activities: Football 4. 60 623 MELVIN PEARSON WILLIAMS Studying interferer with my education. Mel's from Willimantic . . . likes music, driving, swimming and sailing . . . plans to go to college to study music. is NORMA ELIZABETH WOLFF I love my dutyy love my friendg Love truth and merit to defend. Norm's from Columbia . . . likes dancing and baseball . . . plans to do office work . . . activities: French Club 25 Windham Players 33 Commercial Club 25 Washington Club 4. CHARLES AMOS WOODWARD, JR. Once u friend, alway: it friend. Woody lives in Mansfield . . . his hobby is puzzle making . . . enjoys baseball . . . plans to join the Navy . . . activities: Com- mercial Club 4g Windham Singers 34 Glee Club 3, fig Rifle Club 4. 948 gi DOROTHY LILLIAN WRAIGHT She makes the most of the bert and leart of the wont. Dottie's from Mansfield Depot . . . favorite pastime is dancing . . . hoping to become a hairdresser. RICHARD PARKER YEOMANS A Whether it'.r a fire, zz flood, or a hear, Richard and hir camera are .cure to he there. Richard comes from Andover . . . his hobbies are printing and photography . . . favorite sport is baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . activities: Windham Players 3, 49 Crystal photography editorg Croakings make-up editorg Washington Club 4. ANNA ZENI Man delighl: me. Anna lives in Storrs . . . favorite pastime is dancing . . . favorite sport is swimming . . . plans to become a secretary . . . activities: Commercial Club 2, 4g Wi-Hi-Li 1, 2. 948 MARNA JEAN YOUNG Arlhe .run colors flowers, So doe.: art color life. Jeannie comes from Storrs . . . likes paint- ing and reading . . . favorite sport is bicy- cling . . . plans to attend college and eventu- ally art school . . . activities: Windham Players 4g Wi-Hi-Li 2g Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Publicity chairman of junior Promg Wash- ington Club 4. ANNA ZLOTNICK Still waterr run deep. Anna comes from Ashford . . . likes reai ing and skating . . . wants to be a stewart ess . . . activities: Latin Club lg Glee Clu 2, 3, 4. Bi 1 . MARY HELEN ZWIRECKI Her laughing eyes and dancing feet, Make 4 perfect day compleie. Helen's from Willimantic . . . enjoys danc- ing and swimming . . . hopes to .travel . . activities: Glee Club 35 Commercial Club 4 Windham Players 4. 1 MARVIN JAMES SHIFRIN Hi: hope: are bi: ideals. Dixie's from Willimantic . . . his hobby is stamp collecting . . . he's a baseball enthus- iast and would like to become a sports announcer. ill! lllllvmnriam JOSEPH PHILIP JOLIE APRIL 1, 1930 - Aucusr 9, 1947 The crutch support: his body, hir spirit stand: alone. Phil liked home chemistry, photography, and piano play- ing. While in Windham, he was very active despite his physical handicap. He was elected Class Treasurer his fresh- man yearg took the lead in the Christmas play, Why the Chimes Rang, in his sophomore yearg and filled a leading role in the Dramatic Club presentation of Spring Green in his junior year. He wanted to be a doctor, but the Great Healer called Phil from our midst before his aims could be realized. With Phil's death, the Class of '48 lost a valued member and a popular fellow-student. 63 yfMls'12'!a... Mrs. Grimes, school nurse, teaches her senior nursing class Spelling is the order of the day in one of Mrs. Mahoney's the fine art of bandaging. English classes. Mr. King teaches future secretaries in his fifth period ofhce practice class. Miss Williams conducts a speed test in her senior typing class. 64 Fifth period office practice class totals up the day's receipts at the student bank. . . . wilbuf ksmaams -afa- Na- Catherine Cahill, Lawrence Krozel, and Frances Pettingill, Members of Mr. Nelson's physics class look on intently Miss McDonald's senior Latin class, concentrate on the as he demonstrates the theory of magnetism. translation of Vergil. Here we see biology students of Mrs. Maxwell deeply engrossed in the study of the homo sapiens Cman, to you! J. X1 Frank Postemski volunteers an answer to one of Mr. 65 Molly Moore, George G2imbifl0, R0f12ld Baffeff, and DOH McDonald's biological questions. Churchill learn practical applications of plane sailing from Mr. Ebner. 75020101 ' ,yyfazff E . i E Mr. Nelson approves a student's schedule for next year as Mrs. Robbins checksvwith Shirley Warren and Gail Williams. Three students stop to exchange a few words near the basketball trophy case during passing periods. E Students line up to buy lunch tickets. Mrs. Lussier, Miss Henry, dietitian, Elaine Haddad, and Alice Bourey Students descend the stairway on their w smile as they serve lunch to three of the cafeteria's many patrons. further classes. IW if ENUM Recemcw NKNQ X G: X Madam tglnqexls The Windham Singers is a group of 40 mem- bers selected from the Glee Club by a voice test. It performs at functions where the use of the larger group is impractical. Esther Owens is the manager and Janice Pierce is the accompanist of the group. Catherine Cahill, Esther Owens, Ruth Potter, Edward Shone, and Gaylord Webster represented Windham in the All-State Chorus at Hartford, October 28 to 30. On December 23, despite the first heavy snowfall of the year, the annual Christmas caroling tour took place. The Windham Singers presented a group of numbers at the Spring Concert given by the entire music department. Incidental solos were sung by Mar- ilyn Young, Joan Kiss, Catherine Cahill, Edward Schone, and Gaylord Webster, members of the group. Scenes from the piratical oper- etta Blow Me Down, pro- duced in the . . . ga ma The Windham High Glee Club is one of the largest in the state. Only the junior and senior members are shown in the picture above. The only requirements for membership are the ability to carry a tune and a desire to sing with a group. The Glee Club meets in the Auditorium 4th period three times a week. The excellent results of this work were shown to the public in the annual Spring Concert where their concluding group of numbers brought the afternoon's pro- gram to a rousing finale. The Glee Club officers are Esther Owens and Donald Lemire, Co-Chair- meng Catherine Cahill, Secretaryg Ruth Potter and Edward Shone, Librariansg and Janice Pierce, Accompanist. . . . Spring of 1947 by the com- bined efforts of the entire Music Department. .2 V Bam! '-'1 li . ii - ,,-k us. . O :glS!f?53i'- t l Al .fs sb L . t Q. .M The Band, organized only two years ago, now has a membership of 32 players, some of whom have studied instruments less than a year, while others are experi- enced instrumentalists. The Band stimulated school spirit during the halves at both football and basketball games. The Orchestra has grown in size and range of experi- ence this year. As a result, it has been possible for the group to play more intricate compositions. june Hyer and David Roberts attended the All-State Orchestra in Hartford. The Orchestra performed at the Christmas Program, The Spring Concert, and the Graduation Exercises. Ulvfleszfla E ca n - ffrpgxss 675621605215 af ft'-we 'Q' 3522 Jeanne Rayhall, Jeannette Young, Beverly Mann, Faye Tashlilc, Janet Grenon, Joan Soracchi, Shirley Vertefeuille, Nancy Peters, Carolyn Young. To increase the effectiveness of their work in cheer- ing the teams on to victory, the Varsity Cheerleaders organized a new club, the Varsertes. The officers for the year were Janet Grenon, Presidentg Nancy Peters, Secretaryg and Beverly Mann, Treasurer. Because of the tremendous interest shown in cheerleading, the Varsity Cheerleaders organized a squad of twelve Jay-Vees from freshman applicants. They led the cheering at the Jayvee home games during the basketball season. . Z4 Uiaeakahas Doris Noheimer, Nancy Vanatt, Deborah Young, Janice Hurley, Priscilla Smith, Miriam Viner, Elizabeth Carlson, Virginia DeVivo, Dolores Podmore, Sandra White. Mffzfblefks lst row: Rosemary Abood, Janet Grenon, Faye Tashlik, Joan Sotacchi, Nancy Peters, Carolyn Young, Geraldine Hall. 2nd row: Virginia Everett, Jeanne Viner, Alice Thorpe, Marcia Prottas, Anita Nelson, Jeanne Wheeler, Marlene Richling, Mila Eaton, Madeline Nelson. 3rd row: Jeannette Vertefuille, Joyce Peppin, Jane MacMillan, Dolores Nelson, Lucille Caisse, Ruth Potter. Under the leadership of Carolyn Young the girls performed with the band, first at the football game withj the nimble fingers became a definite part of with Norwich Free Academy and later at the home school life this year. Tryouts were held in the fall, and basketball games. after much diligent and enthusiastic practicing they 72 aaa gat President ............. ............ J oYcE PEPPIN Vice-Prerident ....... ....... J ANE MACMILLAN Secretary ........... ...... L UCILLE CAISSE Trearurer ............ .............,...... S UE JORDAN Faculty Adviror ...... ...., M rss MARGERY HARVEY The Sports Club meets at the Y.M.C.A. every Tues- formed and will practice every Monday at Soldiers' day and Thursday after school. The members bowl, and Sailors' Memorial Park. The annual dance was swim, and play ping-pong. A softball team is being held on April 9, in the cafeteria. lst row: Abby Tibbets, Shirley Chappell, Dolores Nelson, Lucille Caisse, Jane MacMillan, Janice Hurley, Joyce Peppin, Sue Jordan, Betty Herron, Lucille Gauthier. 2nd row: Ruth Elliott, Priscilla Smith, Janet Elliott, Ellen Mathieu, Carol Cham- berlin, Miss Harvey, Lorraine Frappier, Patricia Dino, Madeline Nelson, Priscilla King, Judith Sinder, 3rd row: Carmella Catanzaro, Clara Eno, Marion Brown, Nora Lee Watrous, Virginia Lind, Althea Stearns, Jeanne O'Connor, Norma Walker, Dorothy Cartier. 4th row: Jane Lounsbury, Diana Lopez, Pauline Lapan, Eleanor Richards, Edgra Kessel, Barbara Farrell, Patricia Tinker, Dorothy Alvord, Barbara Jungherr, Gail Williams, Jean Porter. QM' mm Prerident ............ .......... R UTH POTTER Vice-Prerident ....... ..... G EORGIA WIGGINS Secretary .......... ..... J ANET GRENON Tremurer ......... .......... J OYCE SEGAR Faculzy Admor ..... ..... M 1ss ELLEN HOYT The Girls' Rifle Team has worked this year at the advisor. During the year two matches were held with Armory on Wednesday afternoons with Miss Hoyt as the Boys' Team and also with Middletown and Portland. lst row: Priscilla King, Janet Grenon, Georgia Wiggin, Ruth Potter, Joyce Segar, Jane Lounsbury. 2nd row: Elinor Slowik, Marcia Bartman, Rose Duprey, Sue jordan, Bertha Hutchinson, Lucille LeDoux, Barbara Nagel. 3rd row: Pauline Lapan, Elaine Haddad, janet Cook, Miss Hoyt, Lorraine Hauschild, janet Elliott, Ruth Elliott. 74 gays' fir! lst row: Douglas Foehrenbach, Charles Grenier, Conrad Eaton, William Clark, Richard DeCloux Thomas Kelley, Thomas Smith, Norman Gantick, Francis Phaneuf, Robert Duryea. 2nd row: Roger LaBonte, Robert Worden, james Trail, john Hutchinson, Theodore Bibeault, Julien Lavoie, Milton Anthony, Marshall Merriam, Richard Herrick, George Taylor. 3rd row: Robert Meikle, Joseph Gaucher, john Bennett, Saul Kander, Staff Sgt. Clifford Cook, Albert Bostwick, Allan Bixby, Roger Beaudoin, joseph Hatcher. President ............ ------- T HOMAS KEU-EY Vice-Prerident ................... ------ R ICHARD DECLOUX Secretary and Treasurer ....... .................. ,... .............. T H O MAS SMITH lmzrucfor ....................... ....... S TAFF SERGEANT CLIFFORD COOK The Boys' Rifle Team has worked this year at the have been played with the following teams: two with Armory on Friday afternoons under the direction of Chapman Tech. of New London, one each with Port- Staff Sergeant Clifford Cook. During the year matches land and Middletown, and two with the Girls' Team. 75 tgacfbfas ffamfzmz C omul ......... Pro-coma! .... .. Pnzetor ...... Quertor ................ Faculty Advirof ...... The Societas Romana, which all honor Latin students are eligible to join, offers extra curricular activities to further interest in Latin culture. Classical programs with Roman or mythological backgrounds are pre- sented at monthly meetings under student directors. Slaves Lawrence Krozel and Robert Spooner bow before their mistresses, Frances Pettingill and Catherine Cahill, during initia- tion ceremonies. CATHERINE CAHILL OLIVER CHAPPELL CAROL THOMPSON ANNE CHRISTIAN MISS CARRIE P. MCDONALD Feature project of the '47-'48 school year was a ban- quet given Roman style in the cafeteria in May. lnitiates to the club this year were put through an unusually interesting period of slavery,,' of which the pictures below are good examples. Slaves humbly kneel and polish their mistresses' shoes affzmaiciaf flu! President ............ Vice-Prefident ...... Treatarer ................. Financial Secretary ..... Recording Secretary ...... Service Secretary ........ Faculty Adnifor ..... The Commercial Club is completing its first year as a branch of the Future Business Leaders of America, a national organization of students taking business courses. Soon after the officers were elected, the club started decorating the cafeteria for Christmas. A club bulletin board has been set up on the second floor where material of interest to club members is displayed. CHARLES GRENIER MARCELLA DUCHESNEAU LUCILLE SAFRANEK CLARA ENO NORMAN GANTICR JOHN BENNETT Mlss SHIRLEY MORRILL A monthly newspaper, the FBLA News, composed entirely by members, has been established. In February the club supported the Easter Seals drive by addressing and mailing over 4,000 letters. A play Mr. Smith Hires A Secretary was put on at the April meeting. The club terminated its activities at a banquet held at the Nathan Hale Hotel. The cast of Mr. Smith Hires A Secretary, presented by and for members of the Commercial Club. ..t. A Rigs A , R . are-an-r Members and guests at the Annual Banquet. i J ,ip ro. gm w mt fr, VVX- ' H Q. Upper left-Olivet Chappel as Hank, Carol Abernethy as Mor- gan LeFay, and Richard DeCloux as Merlin in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Above-A demonstration of Hank's magic produces results in Merlin, Sir Sagramor QDavid Sharpej, and King Arthur CEugene Steulletb. Left-Marna Young works on the set of Connecticut Yankee. mdlidm ,Uhyefis Ollicers of the Windham Players-Rear: M Carol Thompson, Secretary, john Peter- L,-1 son, Treasurer. Front: Lawrence Krozel, Presidentg Jeanne Messier, Vice-President. Lower left--Production crew of Connecticut Yankee. Below- The. cast gets finishing touches to make-up and costumes while awaiting curtain call. E E Above-Faithful Elaine Cjeanne Messierj frantically calls Sir Boss for help after subduing Sir Sagramor. Upper right-The cast of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Right- Gaylord Webster, make-up artist, puts the finishing touches to Richard DeCloux's make-up. The Windham Players have become steadily more active this year under the able direction of Mrs. Josephine Kind, their coach. The three-act play, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, was presented in November in the high school auditorium. This comedy- farce proved successful and popular. On February 17, the Windham Players entertained the Woman's Club of Wil- limantic with a startling one-act play entitled Over- tonesf' For the second year the club entered a one-act play in the Connecticut State Drama Festival at Green- wich. This was a short satire called Brothers in Arms. Below-Jeanne Messier and Carol Thompson as Carol Aber- nethy's and Anne Christian's other selves in Overtones, a play produced for the Woman's Club. Lower right-Production crew and cast of Overtones, together with Mrs. Kind, their director. Hlffme amemaaeis af yfmefizba lst row: Gertrude Dubois, Jean Gawlak, Dolores Ouellette, Mary Mott, Elsie Tremblay, Dolores Podmote, Theresa Lacasse, Angelina Maclure. 2nd row: Mrs. Cook, joan Reaves, Doris Bernard, june Garrison, Constance Desruisseau, Phyllis Baril, Sally Brosseau, Priscilla Fryer, Mrs. Pyne. 3rd row: Blanche Pare, Eleanor Diffley, Florence Desorcy, Barbara Dosh, Rose Bige- low, Mary Barber, Faith Everett, Prerident . ......... .. Vice-President .... Secretary .......... Trearurer ............ Parliamenlarian .... H irtorian ............ Faculty Advisory ....... The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization for students who study Home Economics. The purpose of the club is to promote better home living. Many useful projects have been carried on, such as: making aprons for Mother's Day, selling pot hold- ers, and composing scrap books for a crippled childrens home. MARY Mo'r'r DOLORES OUELLETTE DOLORES PODMORE ELSIE TREMBLAY . .... THERESA LACAssE BARBARA DosH MRS, Cook AND MRS. PYNE On November 15th Mrs. Cook and live officers went to the annual Leadership Training Conference at the Burns School in Hartford. Mary Mott and Mrs. Cook assisted in leading the group discussion for club secre- taries. The club has been socially very active, holding several parties, a dance, and a picnic. Qlufufle Qfzfzmms af yfmeflzbzz President .......... LEWIS ROSEBROOKS Vice-Prefident .... --.. K ENNETH PORTER Tregfyrer ,,,,,, ...... R OBERT THORP Secretary .... ...... D ONALD PALMER Reporter ..... ..... V INCENT KELLEY Senzinel ................. .............,........ ......,............................... G E ORGE MAIN Faculty Advirorr ....... ........ ............. M R . BERTRAND HARRISON AND MR. EDWARD LORD During the fall term the Chapter had exhibits in the Madison-Guilford and Echo Grange Fairs and took a trip to the Eastern States Exposition. On November 13th, the Annual Father and Son Banquet was held at the high school. Mr. Willard Stearns, father of Arthur Stearns, '48, was named honorary member of the year. The Chapter also participated in the Vo-Ag Day Judg- ing Contest at Storrs and ranked 12th place in the sweepstakes, The officers attended an Officers' Training School at Killingly High School. In April William Orcutt won a S100 prize in the Public Speaking Con- test at Storrs. lst row: Walter Thorp, George Main, Robert Thorp, Donald Palmer, Lewis Rosebrooks, Kenneth Porter, Vincent Kelley, Carl Stensland, Charles De Marchi. 2nd row: Barry Burgess, Richard Perkins, Donald Segar, William Lee, Stella Wiecenski, Roy Rovozzo, Richard Hills, John Zulick, Morris Kassman, Kenneth jones. 3rd row: Mr. Harrison, Peter Chick, Anthony Svejk, Harold Upton, Eldon Mosely, George Geer, Johan Klein, Francis Burell, William Orcutt, William Werner, Mr. Lord. 4th row: Aaron Reid, Joseph Bauer, Richard Upton, Alexander Varga, Risley Dimock, George Solli, Charles Benjamin, Gaylord Manning, Norman Holmes, Richard White. Qzazzizizgs The 1947-48 Croakings Editorial Board-Standing: Ruth Potter, Alumni, Anne Christian, Circulation, Richard Yeomans. Make-Upg john Peterson, Business, George Gambino, Assistant Featureg Joyce Peppin, Clubsg Frances Pettingill, Exchange. Sitting: Esther Owens, Musicg Molly Moore, Chatterboxg Donald Gilman, Editor-in-Chiefg Catherine Cahill, News, Carol Thompson, Feature, William Korba, Sports. -REPORTERS AND ASSISTANTS- Mildred Barkin, Sadel Barkin, Barbara Brettschneider, Eugene Curran, Priscilla King Ruth Liebman, Beverly Mann, Anita Nelson, Lucille Paradis, Robert Spooner, Wanda Szalan kiewicz. -FACULTY ADVISORS- Mrs. Cecelia M. Mahoney Mr. Laurence King Qlysfaf 61 The 1947-1948 Cryrtal Editorial Board-Standing: Dorothy Alvord, Typist, Milton Anthony, Sports, George Gambino, Business, Pauline Lapan, Clubs. Sitting: jean McQuade, Ginds, Frances Pettingill, Editor- in-Chief, Richard Yeomans, Photography, Lawrence Krozel, Literary, Leona Twerdy, Art. --GRINDS COMMITTEE- Wanda Szalankiewicz, Arthur Gamache, Earl Mastin, Robert Spooner, Windham, Cecile Cartier, Franklin, Bertha Hutchinson, Andover, Albert Moreau, South Coventry, june Cooper, Columbia, Raymond Smith, Hebron, Raymond Mather, Willington, Molly Moore, Helen Nick, Raymond Gergler, Mansfield, Elinor Slowik, Windham Center, Anne Varga, Ashford, Shirley Bednarz, Chaplin, Dorothy Alvord, Scotland, Dorothy Mason, Hampton. -FACULTY ADVISORS- Miss jane MacKenzie Mr. Laurence King 1750- r lst row: Betty Carlson, Millicent Cotton, Beverly Mann, Beverly Foote, Marilyn Young, Beverly Carpenter, Marily DeCour- sey, Mary Anderson Madeline Nelson. 2nd row: Evelyn Ermacora, Jean McCarthy, joan Tennant, Marcha Prottas, Dolores Warren, Florence Haddad, Lorraine Dickens, Bernice Hayward. 3rd row: Miss Rigney, Florence Kinstler, Joyce Peppin, Nancy Peters, Sally Berkowitz, Faye Tashlik, Margery Gaylord, Dorothy Pinkiewicz. 4th row: Grace Moriarty, Geraldine Trantum, Carol Maass, Barbara Bergeron, Priscilla Powe, Joan Soracchi. Prefiderzt ........... Vice-Prerialerzt ..... Secretary ......... Trearrrrer ................. Program Director ...,.. Faculty Advifor .,.... In March, 1939, the Wi-Hi-Li Club was founded. It is essentially a service club whose aim is to foster interest in books and libraries in general, and to improve the service rendered by the Windham High Library. The members help with the attendance, refer- ence work, and shelving of books. The social activities of the club this year were the Wi-Hi-Li Dance and a trip to Boston. The dance was held on November 14, 1947, in the cafeteria with Marilyn DeCoursey serving as general chairman. At the B4 MARILYN YOUNG BEVERLY CARPENTER BEVERLY FOOTE BEVERLY MANN MARILYN DECOURSEY Miss HELEN RIGNEY beginning of the year the club members decided that they would like to take a trip to Boston. The expenses were met by a weekly candy sale held on Tuesdays from December to March. On March 20th, twenty members of the club accompanied by Miss Rigney had a most enjoyable and educational trip to Boston. In the morning they visited the Museum of Fine Arts and in the afternoon attended a performance of The Red Mill. Q10 QZWJM lst row: Jess Sherwood, asst. coach, Clyde Washburn, guard, Lewis Rosebrooks, end, Thure Hamerlin, end, Fred Banning, center, Roger Beaudoin, guard, joseph Gaucher, quarterback, john Stone, tackle, William Hinckley, tackle, Richard Battey, center, William Skelly, guard, Mort Weintraub, tackle, Andy Palau, coach. 2nd row: Tom Callaghan, coach, Salvatore Guarnaccia, asst. manager, John Spector, tackle, john Hargreaves, end, Stanley Griilin, halfback, Lawrence Bacon, guard, Ronald Hernberg, tackle, Robert Brehaut, guard, Rocco Cancellaro, end, Edward Lind, quarterback, jack Dawson, fullback, Wendell Cook, tackle, Richard DeCloux, manager, Frank Moore, asst. coach. 3rd row: Carl Erlandson, asst. manager, John Adams, center, Richard Kelley, quarterback, Richard Herrick, tackle, Jack Vining, halfback, Tilmon DuBose, halfback, Robert Meikle, guard, LeGrand Turcotte, halfback, Alvin Kilburn, end, Ralph Solvold, tackle, George Danks, asst. manager. Although the score card shows few victories for the Whippets this year, they really played some fine ball during the season. In many of the games the final out- come might be attributed to the inexperience of a relatively green team which lacked staying power, for during many of the individual periods they held their Windham ...... 0 Bulkeley ...... .... 2 4 Windham ...... 7 Norwich ...... .... 6 Windham ...... 0 Stonington ............ 18 Windham ...... O Chapman Tech ...... 27 opponents like veterans. The season was not without its thrillg however, for no matter how many other games were lost, we defeated Norwich in a 7-6 thriller in September, and iinished the season by defeating Manchester 19-0. Windham ...... 7 Fitch .......... ...... 1 3 Windham ...... 7 Killingly ................ 20 Windham ...... 0 East Hartford ........ 40 Windham ...... 19 Manchester ...... .... O ,ff W3 nc- a 3, 5,155 QF? .v,-. ww - Pf . s , as A , 0 W9 A5 'Q' Q Mx .103- IQ, . M., .- 'ffl-.r--1, . 'L Q-: -L 9 , . Sf I 1 K A I 'av ' x iyfp, 4 fwilgfffw 41' , xx .4 1:1 ff ,Mgt li 7, 'fig 7 .- I . -Dv i5 +1-if it f 1 V gf QQ -' f- 1 f ' Lf. 'N ,fm -G35 Right: Stan Griffin races around end to advance the ball. Left: Four down as Windham tries to take the ball away from Bulkeley. A tense moment as Bulkele has the ball on Windham's 1C yard line. N, tx 5 .ski .L gk . as fs ,. ck- ,, X., ,. The Whippets get ready foi action in a seven man line. Down the field we go with Bulkeley on our heels. The team catches a breath dur- ing time out. Left: Everyone seems ro want that ball. Right: The cheer- leaders give moral support. . gasieflaff lst row: Stanley Miela, guard, Peter Setkolit, forwardg Joseph Gaucher, guardg Elmer Shea, forwardg Clyde Washburn, guard. 2nd row: Tilmon DuBose, centerg Saul Kander, centerg Raymond Frigault, forwardg Frank Cutko, guard. 3rd row: Mr. Callaghang John Boudreau, forwardg Arnold Orme, centerg john Hargreaves, center, William Hinckley, centerg Robert Brown, forwardg Edward Lind, guardg Mr. Palau. The 1947-48 basketball team was one to be proud of. The Whippets were not outstanding in height or shooting power, but they were out to win every game. The fighting spirit of the boys won them the admira- tion and cheers of every spectator. Irf every game they displayed their teamwork, often 'pulling out from behind in the final quarter to show their opponents that Windham would not be beaten. At the end of the regular season the Whippets had chalked up a 12-4 record, earning the right to partici- pate in the 26th annual Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference in the New Haven Arena. In the preliminaries the Whippets upset a favored East Hart- ford team 36-33. Although the team put up a great fight that won it merited admiration from all sides, it was defeated by top-ranked Torrington in the quarter-finals. Windham Manchester ............ 22 Windham Windham Stonington ............ 36 Windham Windham Weaver ....... ....... 4 1 Windham Windham ...... Alumni ....... ....... 2 2 Windham ...... Windham ...... Bulkeley ..... ....... 5 1 Windham Windham ...... Fitch ...................... 30 Windham Windham ...... Norwich ................ 53 Windham Windham ...... Manchester ............ 46 Windham T O U R N A M E N T Windham East Hartford ........ 33 Windham 90 Weaver Chapman Tech. Bulkeley ......... Stonington ..... Chapman Tech Fitch ............... Norwich ....... Killingly ....... Torrington ..... S I - f Y x jul 'is-'fil f I . ,. - f . if: 7 LKLA .. E A FF .r ' ,. :f fn T -K nnqggg 'SELL C s Y x 'gag ' Wi A O ,I .Q I ' ll H 1 1 , -:fl,1, x lf QA 9' Q 'is ij ,W ww 1 I I ,vs xiii. Y .rf 3? '35, 3 'wi . 6d5Z!dM lst row: Stanley Meila, first baseg Richard Grenier, center field, Howard Oldershaw, pitcher, Stanley Griffin, left field, -Clyde Washburn, short stop, Eugene Fisher, second base, Charles Grenier, third baseg George White, catcher. Top row: Richard Duryea, managerg joseph Gaucher, catcher, Peter Serkolit, pitcher, Richard Diflley, pitcher, Arnold Orme, pitcher, Wilfred Rivers, third base, Richard Battey, catcher, Frank Cutko, right field, George Smith, right field, Mr. Callaghan. Hail to the Eastern Connecticut Champions! In spite of rain, rain, and more rain, which played havoc with the schedule, the Whippets were undefeated for the first time since 1940. Behind the steady pitching of Oldershaw and Orme the Windham team racked up a total of 107 runs against 27 for their opponents. Ducky Oldershaw wrote an effective finis to his four- year baseball career with a brilliant pitching season which included a no-hit, no-run game again Bulkeley of New London. Five other seniors outstanding on the Alumni .................. 7 Windham ...... 16 Windham ...... 18 Admiral Billard .... 5 Windham ...... 4 Norwich ................ 2 Windham ...... 9 Stonington ....... .. 5 Windham ...... 5 Bulkeley ................ 0 Windham ...... 6 Fitch ...................... 2 playing field were Stan Grifiin, Chub Washburn, Chas Grenier, joe Gaucher, and Gene Fisher. The final game of the season, a closely fought con- test with New Britain, was a fitting climax to a very successful year. New Britain had already defeated Bristol, the Central Connecticut Conference winner, and Naugatuck, the winner of the Naugatuck Valley loop. The Whippets victory over New Britain marked them as one of the outstanding teams in the state. Windham Chapman Tech Windham Fitch ............... Windham Norwich ....... Windham Stonington ..... Windham Bulkeley ......... Windham ...... Windham--Chapman Tech Cforfeited D . New Britain - ,, sv ,I 4, , A , L XX I .. Lf, Q k.'N, 1 ',' I M A f -sv Q if E ' I 4 ' i .Mai -Q 'lie g '1 '.,m 'H '1 '51 h INR, 5 i V A+ A -4 5 ..f- Jigga. 'll W E I 1 ..,: 11.-- ' 2. 'J idk fs? .L ' ,fl 1 45 I - ma i ,. f 5 f H I I nn v : K Z 141 9 f1 fi ,JL f 1 ' ' , ,.., E M Q3 E. Q5 91 'Sell . f 211. .zu- 1. L. ,si zmi., -,L fi Q 'I xl' is' 6' 2 mx X , F' X ,. i , '95,-Qzkiff E' judging by everyone's expression, the game seems to Bob Thorpe patches up Arnold Orme after a slight be going well. accident. flu ' K ' ,..a...i-J , slrvair Dick Grenier prepares to smash a single in the first Dick rounds third and digs for home on a single by inning of the Stonington game. Lefty Meila. Y - f 1. , , Wi, faint ' . Stan Griffin slides safely home. Meila reaches for a high throw for a put-out at first. 96 lea E M Co-captains Ducky Oldershaw, Stan Grifhn, and Chub Washburn pose for a picture after beating Stonington 7-O. s fl .. Lefty Meila faces Ted Alex, Norwich pitcher, who gives him a free trip to first. Gene Fisher strides to the plate to smack a double into right field scoring Griffin at the Fitch game. After stealing second and third, Meila comes home on a clean single to center by Chub Washburn. - : 'iii 4- Washburn gets a base on balls to start a rally at the Fitch game. Stan Griffin pulls up at third after receiving a free pass and stealing two bases. The team gathers around for some pre game advice The Windham baffefl' Oldefshaw and OfmC,P1fChefS, from Coach Callaghan and Gaucher and White catchers ,Q Chub Washburn shortstop takes - Pete Serkolit winds up to pitch f i Andy Palau watches batting and fielding practice. , Q , ,Q Jig x 1 RZ ,ri, ? '-3, i, fa? K, ugifygf, f J- ii i ff, -. t if by A . Q - - f-'fn t - K lsbkl' t ii ccc Chas Grenier crosses the Lefty Meila takes a big lead off Brst. Orme SIMIS h1S Wlfldup 10 98 f . ' L ' QQ' Q eg ,PQFQ KK s i AQ 1945-46 As nervous and wide-eyed freshmen, we descended on Windham High in September, 1944. The merciless guffaws of the upperclassmen at our greenness and the confusing conglomeration of room numbers made our first days uncomfortable and strange. We became accustomed to our new surroundings, however, and convened at our first class meeting on January 15, 1945 to elect our officers. They were: Paul Gaucher, President, Janet Cook, Vice-President, Philip Jolie, Treasurer, Catherine Cahill, Secretary, and Clyde Washburn and Ruth Potter, Athletic Council members. Miss Jeanne Flynn was elected class advisor. Our main event of the year was the annual Freshman Frolic which was held in the Town Hall on May 18, 1945 under the chairmanship of George Gauthier. 1946-47 Not so timid in our second September, we trod the halls with a confident sophomore air and even dared to chuckle at the freshmen. At our first class meeting on October 9th, Kendall Anthony was elected Class President, and with him, Howard Oldershaw, Vice- President, Ruth Potter, Treasurer, Janet Grenon, Secretary, Raymond Maheu and Betty Lou Hanna, Athletic Council members. Miss Ernestine Moore was chosen faculty advisor. In a hall bedecked with spring flowers, pastel streamers, and a picket fence, the Sophomore Hop was held on March 22nd, in the Windham Street School Auditorium. Music was furnished by the N.F.A. Orchestra, and entertainment by Philip Jolie and Anita Nelson .on the piano, and Bernice Wood and Norma Chasin in the vocal department. The committee in charge of the Hop was Janet Cook, Philip Jolie, Robert Spooner, John Peterson, Thomas Kelley, Paul Gaucher, Molly Moore, and Joyce Peppin. 194 7-48 Frankly casual, we returned to familiar halls at September's call. Experience aided us in starting our class machinery early, we held our first class meeting on October 18, 1946. Our junior class officers were Robert Meikle, President, Stanley Griffin, Vice-President, Molly Moore, Secretaryg Judy Putnam, Treasurerg Paul Gaucher and Ruth Potter, Athletic Council members. Mrs. Josephine Kind was chosen to guide us on our way. Early in the fall we ordered our class rings-the badge of approaching seniority. The Junior Prom, held on May 16, highlighted our spring activities. Over one hundred couples danced to the music of the Connecticut Collegians in the atmosphere of a spring garden. During the intermission and entertainment Janet Grenon was elected and crowned Queen of the Prom. The committee in charge, headed by Stan GriHin, was Tom Kelley, Marna Young, Janet Grenon, Paul Gaucher, Esther Owens, Ruth Potter, and Kendall Anthony. Bringing to an end an eventful year, the Junior Class Outing was held at Lake Compounce on June 12th. Swimming, speedboat rides, roller-skating, train rides, Dodge-ums, free rides on the roller coaster, and many other amusements left us tired but happy at the end of the day and the year. . 100 --i-........., mm Ham Y. I K' ' k1'- The Grand Mafgh The Receiving Line f U26 H! Esther Owens renders 21 VOCHI janet Grenon reigns as Queen of Class President, Bob Meikle, selection. the Prom. inrroduces the enrerminmenr. Illlll l a 'fl S Berry Cole, Bob Meikle, Ruth Potter, and Tom Kelley Everyone enjoys the music, lead the Grand March. JZIQZZNIQHX A799 Witches fly about under autumn leaves as the dancers glide over a crowded floor. Three boys, evidently too young to join the party, look on as their older brothers enjoy the music. 102 fiwkfmfzs gzzi Gay young couples enjoy the music and dancing as the evenings gets into full swing, Esther Owens leads group singing Roger Beaudoin proudly leads Mrs. of Christmas carols. Mahoney onto the dance floor. ack Peterson supervises as Freshman waitresses serve john Spector and Judy Putnam. A Qww 'men rx fare' What's this? The faculty in a corner??? s fffwlsffmzzs 15:21 Gaylord Webster collects ballots for the Queen of the Ball. Gaylord and jack count the ballots. 'Ve' , King and Queen, Joe Gaucher and Ruth Looking down through the streamers. Potter, beam benevolently upon their subjects. 104 N-SN 'Q -8. ,. 3. i 2 A 'X isis c S, A A Mrs. Mahoney and Mr. King seem to be enjoying MOH Weintraub Hives out wifh Some hor the Pal-fy. Boogie-Woogie. XVI Eddy Schone and Joanna Chernushek Anna Zlornick sings, accompanied Donald Lemire gives our with render a comedy duet. by Anne Varga. the blues. U? 3' Ji-OW o .m The end ofthe Conga line. 105 A skit saririzing the faculty is presented under the direction of George Gambino. Wfzsfffizgmz Eighty-eight seniors, accompanied by four chap- erons, left Willimantic at 6:30, Sunday night, for the annual pilgrimage to our nation's capital. After a long night of bumpy traveling, we arrived in Baltimore where we met our bus drivers who took us to Fort McHenry and thence to Washington. Before lunch we went to the Washington Monument, waited outside the Capitol to catch a glimpse of President Truman, and posed for our picture. Taking advantage of a sunny afternoon, we visited Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, and the big National Air- port. Getting off to an early start Tuesday morning, we toured through the Smithsonian Institute buildings, the Capitol Building where We saw the Senate and House in session, the Supreme Court, and the White House where we saw Trumanis new porch. After lunch we drove out to the Washington Cathedral and the Franciscan Monastery, and after dinner we saw the Library of Congress, the Lincoln Memorial, and enjoyed Glen Echo Amusement Park. Wednesday morning we were guided through the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Pan American Union Building, the Department of Commerce Aquar- ium, The National Art Gallery, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Bidding farewell to Washington, we headed for Annapolis for a tour of the Naval Academy and then on to Baltimore where we boarded the boat for Norfolk. Arriving in Virginia the next morning, we drove through Norfolk and the U. S. Naval Base, and after a short stop at the Mariner's Museum at Newport News, we went on to restored Colonial Williamsburg where we saw the jail, the House of Burgesses, the Governor's Palace, and several private homes. Leaving Williamsburg we went to Jamestown, the first perman- ent American settlement, and then back to the boat. After a rough trip up the bay, we entrained at Baltimore for New York City. We lunched on the train, and then the group split, some going to the Yankee-Red Sox baseball game, and the rest going to Radio City Music Hall. After supper, tired and travel worn, we boarded the train for Hartford and home. Getting off to an early start Waiting for the train in Collecting autographs on the from high school. Hartford Station. Hartford-New York train 'F K iii! 5 K 1 A 1 cat? 4 it 9, 3 W 5 f ., 'L ' ' is W X n ,INK - i ff g 'G Q W i fb W f, it N , - .. Q 1 - 1 .Kun .5 9 .. f 1 s Y Q s x 5 .Pt Q , n d I ' ' ax 1, 1' f --., ' T ,X N X A if , A' ! ig ag as 'Q ' S. is 5 A Crossing the Hudson River to jersey City Visiting the Washington Monument Watching transports take off at National Airport is 15? . Waiting ini' the Smithsonian Taking pictures in front of the Coming out of the Annapolis Institute I0 0Pen Mellon Art Gallery fountain Building af the Niwfli Amd- emy Disembarking from the City of Q' Testing 011 Qld method of Punish- Viewing the I'IlOtl'16I'-in-l21W U66 in Norfolk at Norfolk ment at the Williamsburg jail JHITICSIOWH ChUfChYfifCi mmfaf fzqms -J VN? , my if ' fiat. , 'GSW -r if Irish Fantasies, directed by Betty Herron, a sparkling Irish jig and song ensemble Seeing Ourselves as Others, directed by Priscilla King, a comedy pantomine of annoying movie patrons 108 . . . af Xie X15-my Mahdniw Snaidni Cwindham Indiansf' directed by Theresa Prue, an Indian war dance dimaxed by a spine-tingling war whoop v f Donald Lemire, the carnival barker, sings I'11 dance at Your Wedding. 109 mmm! 6:54645 . . . Who Committed It? directed by Esther Owens, a complicated murder mystery, further complicated by a board of experts Qlower rightj J '51, W 1 '-' u - f H 1' drected W ADW ' 'n an Omotx NW .. A Botanicad Tragedy, U A1LoneXy Little Pemma x 110 . . . afzle 318-ms The Four Flatsj' directed by Joe Hatcher, furnished lively music before, during, and after the performance. Nada m F , e oufous Baller, direct d e by I gamer Gfeno Gam Ze U, a 6 Balletn Pfiiltomine of ' 81115 trying to 11 1 amzwf Qheax . . . Now Where Did Florence Go? or Flo Flew the Coop, directed by George Gambino a realistic imitation of the faculty and two struggling freshmen The Waltz Whirl by Robert Spooner and Priscilla King, a swirling precision dance 112 . . . afziie 78-my g I I The Gay Caravan, directed by Meda Boynton and Dorothy Bedard, a Russian dance routine presented in a gypsy village Rosita Vincelette sings Once in a While . 113 fl mmm! UMM! directed by janet Cook, pos i mlghcy Casey. Casey an :be Bat, o trayed once aga in che disasuou s downiab Go des a snappy od Luckj' direcced by Barbara Bxeccscbnex , You: Leaf CXoyer 114 dance tomme to :be :une oi fi! Ale Zgwg Hamlet in a Nutshell, directed by Dorothy Mason, a production of the great play which would have Caused Shakespeare to roll over in his grave HolidaYS on Parade, directed b Al' M ice oore 1 presentation of all the major holidays Y ' ' of the year 115 awww! 622fM5 . . . Egyptian Dummies, directed by Molly Moore, an hilarious snake dance performed before a banana-eating sultan Esther Owens sings How Blue The Night. ' 116 . . . af ide V8-ms Wi '4-751 1 Could This Be Carmen? directed by Joanna Chernushek, a version never seen on Broadway FIN ALE 117 J' 95 . A o .N X es' aflfzzifzzf Uayfmx . . . -- PRODUCTION CREW - Standing: Carol Thompson, General Chairmang Robert Spooner, stage, John Pekarski, stage, Raymond Mather, lights, John Gianopoulos, lights, Rudolph Supina, lights, Donald Lemire, Master of Ceremonies, George Solli, sound, Gerald Shine, lights, Saul Kander, stage, Marna Young, Stage Committee Chairman and program cover, Esther Owens, stage. Sitting: Priscilla King, stage, Milton Johnson, Lights Committee Chairman, Wil- liam Korba, stageg Leona Twerdy, stage and program cover, George Gambino, stage, John Peterson, statistics announcer, Virginia Eldridge, accompanist. Also in the production crew were Glenn Cushman, Don Churchill, and Milton Anthony, lights, William Bassett, Sound Committee Chairman, Alfred Fredette, and Francis LaMantia, stage, Norma Wolff, Phyllis Field, and Josephine DiNenno, tickets, Eugene Curran, Ronald Barrett, Richard Moriarty, George Jacobsen, Edward Soja, Milton Anthony, and Guy Beck, stage clean-upg Joanna Chernushek, Kenneth Hilliard, Janice Pierce, and Doris Ogushwitz, accompanists. FINALE CTune: Beg Your Pardon D Our show is now through and we're happy, We hope that you think we were snappy. We've worked and we've worried to please you tonight And now that it's over we've come out all right. To Windham we now say farewell, To halls where fond memories dwell, If at some future date you hear of '48, Remember the Carnival Capers. 118 01115019 i . ,, i fi ' Milton Anthony, Pauline Lapan, Dolores Nelson, Don Gaylord Webster, john Pekarski, john Gianopoulos, Churchill, and june Cooper talk to Donald Kilburn George Solli, and Joe Hatcher bury Carol Thompson and listen to the radio. in the sand. Aren't they mean! George Gambino and Francis LaMantia look as if the some of fhe group Went for a ride OH the water was Cold. merry-go-round . . . , , , Of fried their Skill on the Dodgems I , , 119 . . . or rode on the miniature railroad. gdflqlldf The guests at the head table polish off their fruit cup and salad. A uf U 't if With a starved loo! these Windhamites at anxiously awaiting th supper bell. Food at last! And wi you look at it disappea Seniors of 1948 ,fr , S I r Attorney Robert P. Butler of Hartford delivering the grad- uation address Mr. Stanley Sumner presenting Clyde Washburn with his diploma Law- Mr. Francis Dillon presenting Mr. Case with a gift from the Alumni IM' :Gif PLE' -QQ' Y c4K .YT ,ar 3 2 3:24. 3 'P 2 .S W 49 .5 N. Y.. ,RQ -at 44 su- fi as V . , A 5 'I ui X E QT' x ,. 'IAQ N R 5 B' ' -' :fb gf S NY n is N.'5 3 .1 YW' f-M Q , 2 Q P . K - K fvk fi ., -3 'f , , ,- , - W I 4' J f-A ,SQ . 134 f SW .M -4, ,, I A A Bw 5 ,V S3 mu X A F Z ,f -sg ' 5 'gf uf. ' Rift, . 1 W P Q ,. A QF - 42 X f-X J 3 ' is . xg W ' . . s -'Ll - , film ' . ' f f, 2 X gl if 99' M 3 Xxx- . Q I x 5 , '-4,4 4576711231 ffecehdbn THE GRAND MARCH Lgevzzbfl we am Above and Left: The re- ceiving line. Below: Mak- ing the most of Les Foster's lilring rhythm. 4-7411- HIGI-IEST HONOR 45mm 1. Lawrence Krozel .......................... 95.76 5. Francis Pettingill ........ 4. Carol Thompson' ...... 5. Mildred Barkin .......... 6. Catherine Cahill ..,..... 7. Richard Yeomans ...... 8 . Janet Grenon .............. . Arthur Gamache ....... . 9 10. Eugene Curran ........ 1 1 . Ruth Liebman' ...... 12. Dorothy Alvord ...... 13. Betty Herron' .......... 14 . Robert Brouillette' ..... 15. John Peterson ............ 16 . Ann Varga ' .......... 17. Moll Moore y ...,...... . Frances Macione ...... .. 18 19. Lucille Gauthier ............... 20 . Jeannette Beauregard ........ 21. June Cooper' ............... 22. Lucille Paradis ............ . Betty Lou Hanna .... . John Piatek ............ 25 24. Glenn Cushman ...... 25 26 . Jean McQuade ........ 27. Donald Palmer ...... 28 Loretta ones 9 . J ............ . Joanna Chernushek ....... . Robert Spooner ...... . Alice Moore ....... . Ruth Potter ................ 50 51 52. Anita Nelson .......... 55 4 . Josephine Dinenno ....... 55. Isabelle Haddad ........ 56 . Priscilla King ............... . Francis LaMantia .,............. 92.58 92.29 92.27 90.66 90.41 89.78 89.65 89.52 89.51 89.19 89.16 88.60 88.04 87.96 87.91 87.75 87.54 87.41 87.17 87.14 86.99 86.88 86.79 86.66 86.48 86.50 86.26 85.97 85.95 85.50 85.21 85.15 84.75 84.52 84.29 . Barbara Brettschneider ................ 84.22 Edward Schone' ................ . Elaine Haddad ........ . Elwyn Havens ........ . Milton Johnson ...... . Dorothy Mason ...... 57 58 59 40. Jeanne O'Connor ........... 41 42 45 44 . Julia Kneeland ...... 45 46. William Bassett ...... 47 . John Pekarski ..... 84.16 84.15 84.06 85.98 85.80 85.75 85.75 85.50 85.15 Average while attending Windham High School. arm flfaff SECOND HONOR Donald Gilman ........ Norman Lyman ........ Lorraine Potvin ........ Minerva Haddad ...... Virginia Hawkins ....... ...... Richard Loomis ........ Esther Owens ........ John Spector ........ Joyce Lyon ............ Shirley Bednarz ....... Thure Hamerlin ...... Ronald Barrett ........ Norma Wolff ............ Louise Beckwith ...... Phyllis Truska ...... Allan Robinson ........ Albert Moreau ...... Kathleen Davey ........ Melvin Williams ...... Marcella Duchesneau Cecile Cartier ................... ...... Therese Bissonnette Betty Ashton ............ Pauline Lapan .......... Mildred Spinks ........ Susanne Jordan ....... Henry Monast ...... Dolores Nelson ........ Shirley Gardiner ......... ...... Wanda Szalankiewicz George Gambino ......... ...... Saul Kander .............. Marianne Becker ...... Dolores Laliberte ...... Howard Pirozok ...... Eugene Fisher ............. ....... William Hastings ....... ...... Phyllis Field ............ Janet Cook ............ Naomi Grant ........ Earl Mastin .............. Claire Lariviere ....... Rita Theriault ...... Meda Boynton .......... Adelaide Cember ...... .l 95.15 82.88 82.86 82.78 82.78 82.67 82.54 82.50 82.50 82.46 82.54 82.50 82.28 82.26 82.25 82.18 81.54 81.46 81.51 81.50 81.24 81.16 81.12 81.02 81.01 80.96 80.92 80.90 80.88 80.86 80.81 80.75 80.75 80.72 80.62 80.61 80.52 80.45 80.40 80.56 80.55 80.28 80.25 80.19 80.18 H it -1 Pn- Ruth Potter ...... Janet Cook ........ Betty Herron ....... Ruth Potter ...... Janet Grenon Meda Boynton ..... Betty Herron ...... Pauline Lapan ....... june Cooper ............. ...... Frances Pettingill Lelia Peck .............. Janet Grenon ........ Frances Pettingill Lucille Paradis ...,.. Louise Welden Anita Nelson ..... Catherine Cahill ....... Esther Owens ..... janet Cook ........ Carol Thompson . Carol Thompson . Esther Owens ..... Marna Young ..... Muriel Liebman . Gerald Shine ....... Kendall Anthony joseph Visintini ........ :Zz Urn Qilalba Most Popular Cutest Prettiest Handsamest ........ Best Dressed Shortest Tallest Most Athletic Most Likely to Succeed ..... ....... Man Hater Woman Hater ....... ..........Best Dancer Brightest Most Basbfnl Most Dignifiecl Class Wolfess Class Wolf ..... Best Singer Best Instrnmentalist Best Mannerecl Actress y Actor ...... Poet ................. Done Most For Class Teacbefs Trial ......... Class Artist Most Argnmentive ..... Wrigley? Best Advertiser Class Pessimist ......... Class Optimists Most Absent-minded Pleasantest Personality ....... .... joseph Gaucher Clyde Washburn Joseph Visintini john Spector Robert Brouillette Elliott Landen . joseph Gaucher . joseph Gaucher .Lawrence Krozel George Gambino . Roger Beaudoin Robert Spooner Lawrence Krozel Ronald Barrett Richard Yeomans Kendall Anthony Edward Schone Melvin Williams joseph Gaucher Lawrence Krozel Lawrence Krozel John Peterson . ........ Charles Grenier Gerald Shine Robert Spooner Gaylord Webster William Bassett Most Easy Going Charles Grenier Wittiest ...... . .... Sleepiest Gaylord Webster Henry Porter -55 . gi w e ' ni x i X 1? 1 if -L Q ,A 'QM LQ 1 . 9 .R w.qmmvi:,f.f1.-wwf., f .Jw www-....q.w...m1 gwgww. 3. .u..n.... . ,mm-mm .myfnm-1 Q.-m.:..--.um fm nw' uw..-.,.,,W 1, , Q ,.1.f1,-sw, W , J . .4 I D- may-pu ,m y ig ! Q lg iv!! xg, , , ,jgN:f5,,,g,g! Q, ,L 'fifcfg 1 -, N -. 1 x 1 x-X, -4