Woodrow Wilson High School - Saga Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

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I ' X . xi .4 A ,W . ff , , vm, Q, , ,. 5 - '- kim X -4 Q X Q, -11 fy, -UM n 0 O 4.0! ug n EX LIBRIS E 5. ' 'Q ff WAR MEMORIAL In Memory of Ike Sflulenls of VUOODROXV WILSON HIGH SCHOOL WARREN BRAINERD VINCENT CARLSON ROBERT COLEMAN LAURENCE CONROY JOSEPH CYGANOWSKI OLCOTT DAVIS STANLEY DOBRINSKI STANLEY DUCKI Wlicn Made the Supreme Sacrifice That We Who Read This Might Live in Freedom -k WORD WAR II f ARNOLD FERREE EVERETT FOX EDMUND GADZINSKI JULIAN GADZINSKI JOHN JONES JOHN KARPE ALBERT LEARY 2 GEORGE MALONEY FRED MEKRUT WILI-IAM ROGUSKI HARRY SCHRAM DONALD SHUBERT NORMAN SHULTZ JOHN WHITLEY MYRON ZABICKI THE SAGIA I or 1948 WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT D E D I C A T I 0 N We are proudto dedicate this SAGA to Marion Armstrong, who has not only guided our choice of courses during four years of high school studies as Guidance Director, but has also been our close friend, teacher and counsellor. V 4 Van Buren Moody Keith W. Atkinson Chauncey Copeland Walter D. Akerley Dorothy J. Andrews Marion E. Armstrong Russell D. Capen Francis Champagne Edward Collins Nancy Dean Alice M. Dempsey Helen C. Dempsey Gertrude E. McQuire Louise M. Facius Frank G. Ford F ACULTY Thelma S. Friedrich Mary Virginia Gilbert M. Gladys Glidden George H. Grant Arthena joan A. john C. Florence Ruth E. Leonard Kenneth Kenneth P. Gregg Hassett Hicks M. Kerr Lawrence Ford McCabe Meinke Milton J. Miller Richard B. Nason Helen B. O'Donnell Alice Olliff 5 Ida P. Rand Ella M. Rufleth Linda O. Rufleth Angela Spinelli Melvin H. Stone Herbert E. Straub James Sullivan Edith M. Taylor Wallace Travers Frances A. Warner Mildred White Dorothy M. Priest Lois McCabe Minnie Marthers Betty Brazos ALMA MATER To thee, dear Alma Mater We sing the ,highest praise, With joyful strength and duty Our voices loud we raise, To praise thee for the knowledge That thou dost give us all, We learn with joy and gladness Within thy well-loved halls. To thee, dear Alma Mater We pledge our loyalty Thy fame, dear Wilson High School, Our constant aim will be. AS THE BACKS GO TEARING BY As the backs go tearing by, on the way to do or die, Many sighs and many cheers, Mingle with the city cheers As the backs go tearing by Making gain on steady gain Echoes swell the sweet refrain, Wilsons going to win today Wilsons sure to win today As the backs go tearing by. The spirit thou hast given In held of honor seen, To teach us strength in losses, To watch our banners gleam, To cheer our hard-fought victories, We learn to do our share In bringing fame to Wilson, Honor true and ever fair. To thee, dear Alma Mater We pledge our loyalty Thy fame, dear Wilson High School Our constant aim will be. FIGHT! FOR WILSON HIGH Fight! for Wilson High, Let's carry on to victory, Fight, and make them cry Because we know the score to be We'll cheer maroon and gray, As they go charging down the field Spirit we now display We'll make those Tigers yield, Fight! Fight! SAGA STAFF EDITORS IN CHIEF BE1'rY HIPPLER LITERARY EDITORS Barbara Mozdierz Ruth Gardner Judith Cassidy Juanita Burkhardt Mary Roth Rosemarie Wirth Barbara Kunze ART EDITORS Jacqueline Vestal Sarah Hall PHOTO EDITORS Bennett Wrubel Barbara Story Richard Wohlman SPORTS EDITORS Genevieve jarzabek William Dripps GEORGE WILLIAMS ADVERTISING MANAGERS Georgeine Hall Irving Rosenthal Eileen Flynn Ralph Moody Lorraine Milardo Caroline Laczak CIRCULATION MANAGERS Alice Terrill Myron Smith joseph McCabe Joan Gaffney janet Coleman Lucy Harrington George Davis TYPISTS Gertrude Osora Helen Lis Esther Augeri Lucille Leland Dorothy Mantel Bernadette Bartosiak SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Prefidenr ......... ..................... L ESTER BURLESON Vice Prefidenz ............................ ELEANOR DEMALE Secfemr .......... ...... M ARY MARCHESE Treawrer .......... .......... M YRON SMITH J' a my yw n E QA Q G' x LJ Q9 WI llll Xin' 9 fclf I f H fm' f X I 1 z 1 f W U 1 K Vu fr ff'V 'll 441- l 1 SENl0 RS MARY ADAMSKI Mary A quiet lass with yellow curls, Admired alike by hoys and girls. Girls' Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club Cute . . . modest . . . quiet ESTHER AUGERI Esther Esther, with your charming smile, You will win friends all the while. Saga, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Badminton Sparkling eyes . . . merry . . . full 1 AJI- of fun Q 'VPS RICHARD BENGSTON Bink Always in the hand Bink's heard And always he has a friendly word. Student Government, Band, Band Council, Major Production '48 Lovable . . . musical . . . mou- strous little voice DELORES BALZER Lorrie Quiet Delores, in art you excelly Everyone likes you and thinks that you're swell. Student Government Unobtrusive . . . artistic . . . frank tlttie di .ittt 'J' MARY AUGERI Mopsy Always laughing, seldom sad, Your happiness, Mary, we wish we had. Student Government, Sock 8: Bus- kin, Girls' Club, Christmas Card JOSEPH AHERN Patty A happy hoy who's cute and tall, Ioe is cheerful and liked hy all. Tall . . . good natured . . . likeable fs IU5 Committee, Freshman Girls' Glee 4 at Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Bowling joking . . . happy . . . cute BERNADETTE BARTOSIAK Bernadette Dark-haired girl with merry air, You can he happy anywhere. Saga, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club Giggling . . . friendly . . . good natured , M g. eil? -. wav v 4h 3 wah ,E 1 f M 5, 1- ,X ,. .,:,:'., ' gh, 5 -- A vwqb, .. I f, I sg, . Crm,-,J sf 4 11 4 A f-ff-w::f ' ' f N f 'five' . is V' f f-,zz J f nlifj. in ss - 1 ur Egg a-.ff.f,,fve1gf,-i'i f '-fbi t .1 '-fn .-123-yrfv K. Y f '-1 4, ' 1 , fl -, ,Pity f- '2,,:v'x i'14.f'f' ' Wai, 'fl 'XQ5 m e ' -fa 1- s' .ggqt ,455 v., Pe i Q 'f..1Wzf:'1s,., , Q- ' -' -'M' 0,34 i v v ' w -' ' - . xl, '54 1 iJ:,ff,g:i4f?X, 9311 L '- ' ,A .f 1251, 3 -. 5 ,Y : My if H .'.a,- .gf X .5 .1-.1 ,ab ., ' na wt, ,A .sw M: 5, , 5 ,.e, 5. Hs, 4, rg me ff.: Z WILLIAM BERRY Will Bill has proved that friendship does pay,- For he's made many friends in his liheahle way. Student Government, Track Good looking . . . friendly . . . agreeable 4 IRVING BEVERIDGE Harvey Young in limb, in judgement old, And he'J a friend whom you'll alwayr hold, Boys' Octet, Boys' Glee Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Major Production '48 Diligent . . . conscientious . . . assuming MARGARET BRUNETTO Margie A Jmall, Jweet girl with dark brown curly, Margaret it one of our quieter girlJ. S-.... EDWARD BOGDAN rttts -5 'fi rtre it 1 tsrt be A , r,r f fgi' A it t ARTHUR BIELFIELD Aff 2 A Art'J a number one man on the - , -' ' football team, u f -3 Yes indeed, be'J right on the ,s q l fy, X , Student Government, Advisory A', ' A Council, Head of Cafe Squad, Var- 'i sity Club, Football, Track, Basket- ball, junior Nominating Commit- ICC ,,,, Tall . . . popular . . . athletic t !2:f2gfi,:-f,f:f,,f yr..-., ,., X. ..-,, .. omg, ' aaiifkfzs, we .xihf been ARTHUR BONNIER Ed Art Eddie'.t a boy who'J rather quiet, But if anything ix to be done, he'll try it. Student Government, Audio-Vi- sion Unassuming . . . unique . . . happy- go-lucky HARRY BRAHEN Harry A quiet boy who ha: no sorrow, Harry il happy and will be tomorrow. Good Sport . . . blonde . . . jovial ' ,Ms ' 4, it-7' . if x Q Girls' Sports Club, Badminton, French Club Cheerful . . . likeable . . . looks for ii at the best in people l i Hi: limb: are of athletic mold In many sport: he has proved bold, Student Government, Trafhc Squad, Cafe Squad, Varsity Club, Football, Baseball Athletic . . . one of the boys . . . frank ELIZABETH BRAINARD Betty Ann A friendly girl with flaming red hair She hat a Jmile for people anywhere. Sports Club, Badminton, Riding, Showboat Pert . . . lively . . . alert ' M ,ffot-V Y , fd Lx 3L 11,4 2 , qfi,f'g,2ggy1fv'y gz ,,.. S' P i 5Tifii'.'f. -T-?iiff'Zf' ' - ,,,. V511-,gli ' CHARLES BURKHART Cowboy Tall handxome player on our football team, Charliebt Jurely every girl'.t Student Government, Cafe Squad, Football, Basketball Well liked . . . ambitious . . . husky JUANITA BURKHART Nita Cute Juanita with your light hrown hair, You're liked by people every- where. Student Government, Saga, Girls' Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Baseball, Bowl- ing, Badminton Impish . . . generous spirited . . . the will to serve ., I, ROBERT CLARK Bob Patience ir a virtue, that if what they :ayg Boh haf that virtue and find: that it does pay. Band Dependable . . . modest . . . scienti- fically inclined JUDITH CASSIDY Judy FriendJhip is an art, they Jay, Which you have mattered in your winning way. S t u cl e n t Government, Traiiic Squad, Student Council, French Club, Sock 8: Buskin-Treasurer '48, Margray, Saga, junior Honor Society, Girls' Sports Club, Bad- minton, Bowling, Basketball Capable . . . good . . . companion- able JOSEPHINE CHECKO jo Cute and well-liked girl who'J nalm in her wayx, Josephine will he happy through- out all her days. Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Bowl- ing Pleasant . . . nice smile . . . serene -,.4 . ANN CAZZETTA Ann Quiet Ann, with your friendly air, You've won many friendr who really care. Girls' Club Calm . . . unassuming . . . prudent ADAM CHUREN joe Heir a boy of rteadfast mind, And in him modesty and wit combine, Practical . . . serious minded . . willing LESTER BURLESON Les Your job ax Senior prefident you do well, No wonder that everyone thznhx l you are Jwellf' Senior Class President, Student Council, Student Government Traffic Squad, Band, Band Coun cil, Sock 8: Buskin, Margray Vlitty . . . joker . . . popular MARSHALL COHN Marshall Experience I've had in a drug- Jtoreg I'll he a druggixt ro I can have rome more. Bashful . . . reticent . . . nice JANET COLEMAN jan janet, our comely Mardi Graf queen, Ha: graceful hearing and charm- ing mien. Student Government, Saga, Traffic Squad, Girls' Club, Sock 8a Buskin, Senior Nominating Committee, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Cheerleader-Treasurer '47, Sec- ' '543HMmr Q2 ,t- 3 ROBERT COLLOMORE Bob ln many rportr he doer excell, Heir a hoy who'J really rwell. Varsity Club, Football, Baseball Shy . . . dark eyes . . . good looking retary '48 Beautiful brown eyes . . . popular . . . vivacious RAYMOND CONGDON Rav Cute, tall Ray ha: light hrown hair, A happy manner and a friendly air. Likeable . . . diverting . . . gener- ous MARYA DANIELS Freckles Little Marya for art har a flair, She can he happy almort any- where. Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Showboat, Girls, Sports Club, if 5 :a4mwwaaeaee -' Er regexp ' A T Y' ' , a S CAROL COPE Copey jolly and happy and friendly to all, If you need help, here'J the girl to call. Student Government, Sock 8: Bus- kin, Traffic Squad, Major Produc- tion '47, Girls' Club, French Club, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Bowling, Badminton, Christmas Card Committee Active . . . always has a poem . . . engaging personality GEORGE DAVIS Joge Singing maker people happy 'tir raidg I want to sing Jo people all their care: will shed. Saga, Sock 8: Buskin, Major Pro- duction, Boys' Octet, Boys' Glee HAROLD DEAN Hal Happy, carelerr, gay and free Long will you travel till his equal you ree. Boys' Glee Club, Track, Rifle Breezy . . . droll . . . cheerful Baseball, Badminton Artistic . . . quaint . . . genial Club Good natured . . . jolly . . . musical Sit 'igglif ELEANOR DEMALE Elly Ellie'J a girl who to all ir a friend We love her now and will to the end. Vice President of the Senior Class, Student Government, Advisory Council, Trallic Squad, Student Council-Assistant Secretary '48, Sock 8: Buskin, Major Production, Margray, French Club, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club--Pres- ident, Senior Girls' Glee Club- President '48, Girls' Ensemble, junior Nominating Committee, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton- Secretary '47, Basketball, Swim- ming Attractive . . . friendly . . . well dressed OSCAR DENERT Doc ' Moilesty is his predominant trait, For a companion we vote him first rate. Conscientious . . . genial . . . opti- mistic MARY DIDATO Mary BARBARA DEPAUL Deep Destinerl to learn, she shows great capacity, As Margray co-editor she shows her tenacity. Student Government, Advisory Council, Traliic Squad, Girls' Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Major Production, Margray Co-Editor '48, French Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, junior Honor Society, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton Diligent . . . capable . . . sense of humor rr ,i s ., . .. , sf i -i' .. Hit 1 f ii f i' ' ,il :.. ,iisiis . ,. , 'lii , 5 sewn . ' 1' -'v'fa111i7u',:f .. '?.:f?2?1-mira -tis-:sf ir- . - ,ff 1. e if-Y. -J-if gff2.::, , :ki -R15-Gil. sl JAMES EASTWOOD Timber Jim A tall, qaiet hoy is lim: All who know him like him. Modest . . . unassuming . . . agree- able r 'She's neat and petite Anil very sweet, Student Government, Band, Band Council, Girls' Club, Sock 8a Bus- kin, French Club-Secretary '48, Junior Honor Society, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Baseball Dainty . . . lovely clothes , . . soft spoken WARREN DREHER El The world loves a happy person, 'tis said, All of its like this hoy with his hair so real. Diverting . . . generous . . . willing PETER DOMAN Pete A quiet, alark-haired hoy-is he,' With his carefree manner happy he will he. Fond of fun . . . cooperative . . . genial WILLIAM DRIPPS Bill Not a sinner, nor a saint perhaps, Bat the very best of chaps. S t u d e n t Government, Traliic Squad, Varsity Club, Saga, Boys' Glee Club, Senior Class Program Committee, Football, Track Nice smile . . . witty . . . affable ROSE ERICKSON Rose Little Rose has hair that's blonde Everyone of her is fond. S t u d e n t Government, Tralhc Squad, Band, Girls' Club, Sock Bc Buskin, Major Production, Show- boat, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Swimming Lovable . . . capable . . . affection- ate ELIZABETH FLANAGAN Betty He1ly'.r 11 girl u'ho'.r very arti.r!it'.' Her rrorhr, f1'O7l'lld,IffBG, are mor! reuliyift ', Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club Unassuming , . . pleasant . . . very blue eyes RUSSELL FOXXXLER 8025. L. wtf' fan Cy im fellow who'J just full of laughler: He'5 popular in Jchool and will he hereafter. Cafe Squad, Varsity Club, Football Good looking . . . full of'lun . . . popular 'l JOAN GAFFNEY joan A rearou for joazfr popularily in .rfhool It thu! .the pmclirer zhe Golden Rule. Student Government, Saga, Mar- gray, Girls' Club, French Club, Sock 34 Buskin, Senior Nominating Committee, junior Honor Society, Christmas Card Committee, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Bowling, Badminton Thoughtful . . . modest . . . well- liked RUTH GARDNER Ruth She ennie: none whom chance cloet mite, And for her efjzortr .the dererner much praise. Saga, French Club-Vice President '48, Margray, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Bowling, Badminton Scholarly . . . dependable . . . capa- ble DA EILEEN FLYNN Eileen llL're',i' 4 girl zvhofr friendly to 'W ,Q rm! uml Jmall. No I!'llll1!C'fljll!J6!l it liked hy all. Student Government, Girls' Club, Saga, Girls' Sports Club, Basket- ball, Baseball, Badminton, Major- ettes-Vice President, Majorette Council Easy going . . . found of fun . . . , curly hair FREDERICK FOX Spider Ted if lull and has curly lzlonzle hair: I'le'J nzlmirecl ul Wilxtzn and everywhere. Basketball Deep voice , . .marvelous skier . . good kid NICHOLAS GALLITTO Nick F ' 1 le har 4 wil all of his own, ix , kkyy QM llir jeiling often leazfer ur prone. ' 5 f Li ght-hearted . . . adaptable . . energetic f y.. , . ,..., K .-.: , ' 0 ' i ' .f JOAN GEARY Joan 12'-'ggi loan will draw many a defignf She'.r fond of dogx, you can find. Girls' Club, Sock 84 Buskin, Girls' Sports Club, Riding Even tempered . . .artistic . . .quiet .. - vdji 15 ROBERT GOODRICH Bob A hanrlrome lad if our Bah, Rerponsihle, loo. in any job. Good looking . , . easy going . likeable SEYMOUR HAFTEL Seymour Allh0ugh he .rometimes hopex in vain, Hope! will continue in fill hir hrainf' junior Nominating Committee, Rifle Studious . . . placid . . . tall GEORGEI NE HALL Babe Indeed you have charms whiah many long to ouinf A graciom Jmile and mild, yet happy tone. Student Government, Advisory Council, Girls' Club, Saga, Sock 8a Buskin, Senior Nominating Committee, Girls' Sports Club, Bowling, Badminton Pretty . . . sweet . , . well-liked ,M , at DOLORES GRAHAM Crackers lf you hear laughter in the air, You ran he Jure Dolnrer if lheref' Carefree . . . good natured . . always joking JOSEPH HAJEK Willie joe ir a hoy who of fun if found: All care and strife he is heyonalf' Track jester . . . fun-loving . . . cheerful SARAH HALL Sally Her manner hrighl, never comlefcenrling, Her laughter light anzl never emlingf' Girls' Slub, Sock 84 Buskin, French Club, Saga, Freshman, Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sport Club, Swimming Always talking . . . always laugh- ing . . . always friendly Hrs, LUCY HARRINGTON Harry She enterr inlo her work and play, In lhe lame good-natured jolly tray. Girls' Club, Saga, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Baseball Captain '46-'47 Athletic . . . animated . . . iaunty uv. iii' -86 ALBERT HAYES Kerry You would he happy all the while: For all your friends you haue a smile. Track, Rifle Fun loving . . . jester . . . likeable DANIEL HAYES Dan I expect to part through this world hut once: Therefore, I'll enjoy it. Student Government, Advisory Council, French Club, Freshman and Sophomore Nominating Com- mittees, Football, Baseball, Track joker . . . daring . . . popular impart. ELAINE HOLMES KENNETH HIBBERT Ken Ken it a tall and quiet lad, Wherever he goes, he will he glad. Varsity Club, Baseball Tall . . . quiet . . . cheerful MILTON HIGGINS Milt Milf: a hoy with coloring light: His future ir certain to he hrightf' Student Government Friendly . . . easy-going . . . sense of humor Poe Nothing ir irnporrihle to a will- ing heart, And to you much joy life will S t u d e n t Government, Student Council, Girls' Club, Sock 8c Bus- kin, Major Production, Showboat, Margray, Freshman and Sopho- more Nominating Committees, Chairman of Scholarship Commit- tee, Girls' Sports Club, Cheer- leading-Treasurer '-47, Basket- ball, Riding, Baseball, Bowling, Badminton Blithe . . . fanciful . Q . comcly CARLTON HAZEN Cal Regardlerr of what if done or raid, Carl'.r a boy who will get ahead. Good matured . . . kind hearted . . . calm CAROL HIGGINS Carol Cute little Carol, your charming grace Matcher exactly your attractive face. Sock 8c Buskin, Girls' Club, Fresh- man Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Majorettes Dainty . . , sweet . . . happy-go- lucky . C , BETTY HIPPLER I A Hip 'L K A perfect woman nohly planned To warm, comfort, and command. Student Government, Advisory Council, Traffic Squad, Girls' Club Vice President '47-President '48, Margray Co-Editor, Saga Co- Editor, French Club, Freshman and junior Nominating Commit- tees, Junior Ring Committee, Jun- ior and Senior Honor Societies, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton Vice President '47, Rifle President '47-'48 Ambitious . , . charming . . . ver- satile BARBARA HCJWIE Barb Bohhie will never retort to pretenre: She ure: her natural charm and good renref' Vice President of Freshman Class, Student Government, Advisory Council, Trafhc Squad, Student Council Representative '45-'46, Student Council Secretary '48, Cheerleading-President '48 , Bas- - I ming-President '48 Athletic. . . candid . . . popular Freshman Nominating Committee, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, ketballh-Vice President '47, Swim- RALPH HUBBARD GEORGE HURLBURT DCZCOH Ggufgg HH l14 'l0t'liC4 Playing we lllflil 10 With a grin to zwin him many a heflff frienzl Afld 1l'01tltl llffetl Often with lo hafzilmrne George. luck Ill life willing ear. ,,igw,,,l, Boys' Glee Club Cheerful . . . easy to know . . entertaining NM' X WILLIAM HUTSCJN t ' r -' Bill - , M i ThiJ fun-loving hoy ir dark anrl l at fi' Heli friendly, too, anal atlntirezl hy az, W i Musical . . . tall . . . cheerful 4 , s f f-L , ,, ri, g GENEVIEVE JARZABEK Friendly jenny, to all you are knouinv. You're cute and rufeet, and your charm ir your own. Secretary Freshman Class, Student Government, Traffic Squad, Girls' Club, Saga, Freshman Nominating Committee, Senior Girls Glee Club-Librarian '47, Sock 8: Bus- kin, Major Production, Girls' Sports Club-Treasurer '48, Bowl- ing-Secretary-President, Basket- ball, Baseball Attractive . . . always has a new joke . . . popular THEODORE JAGODA Teddy Tetla'y, people Jurely admire you Whenever you step into their 016110. Methodical . good salesman . . quiet JANE JENKINS jenky Her light shall linger around uf Wi, Bright, radiant, fair. Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Baseball, Rifle, Bowl- ing, Swimming, Riding Quiet . . . sweet . . . well-liked Student Government, Cafe Squad, Basketball, Track nerous . . . likeable . . . smooth Bl ROBERT JOHNSON -1 FRANKE KARPE Bob i V Frank 'fbmgly and ,,1,mw be meffyv it ' i-,,,, ,gi For what has he to do with rare For in thir world one cannot lz,' , A life of fun he ll line and share. larry. - F 'ii 'aft V , i Ns iii Conscientious likeable . . joker . . . cheerful . . . likeable , E 5 , F' b 1 forceful . f ,iii V 1 B Q- 'X fr'2tt- f , 'fl , if ala'-, x .ffofafi 4, -- aa: :ff,:ffJ:'.'m,-Nw -1 .. ISABEL KELSEY Izzy We like her for her happy face, And for her unaffected grace. Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Riding Club--President '47-'48 ,Baseball, RiHe Naive . . . cute . . . artistic THOMAS KEMPER Red Real-haired hoy who actr like an elf, Torn will he happy heing himrelff' Football, Track, Swimming RITA KRAWCZYK Rita A quiet lar:-:here are hui few, Who knowi, the treaxure hid in you. Margray, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Sock :Sc Buskin, Major Production '48, Girls' Club, Junior Honor Society, Senior Program Committee, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Bowling Sedate . . . modest . . . sweet EDWARD KROL Elmer For future athletes he lighlr a V I larnpg 'il My 'X In Wilton rportr he ir a champ, Football, Basketball, Baseball Cheerful . . . companionable . . optimistic , ,.,, V yy x ANTON KOVACIK Tony Hir life to hir liking he led, He'J happy-what more can said. Baseball Frank . . . likeable . . . forward GEORGE KRECH George George ir a hoy who ii friendly and cute,' He har a Jparkling permnality to hootf' Self-contained . . . nonchalant amiable LLOYD KELSEY Lloyd A litile pufh mover the wheel A diligenl worker in any field. Studious . . . consistant . . . quiet BARBARA KUNZE Barb Keen minded with high arnhitionr Barhara lypijies our .rchool lradilionrf' Student Government, Saga, Mar- gray, Band, Showboat, Sock 84 Bus- kin, Major Production '45-'47, Girls' Club, Junior Honor Society, Girls' Sports Club, Riding, Swim- ming, Rifle Daring . . . versatile . . . interesting FRANCIS LABELLA Frank His witty hrain and ready jokes Have endeared Boris to count- ,V less folks. Student Government, Sock Sc Bus- kin, Football, Basketball Dependable . . . class rypist . bashful . . . good natured J U , . . '42 'vw 1 rs. ,sf ' '1 lttl in r it Q 5 25 ROBERT LORD DORIS LEBLANC Doris She's discreet in action, in deport- ment mild, She's always reserved and never wild. Girls' Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Freshman Girls, Glee Club, Girls, Sports Club, Badminton Quiet . . . attractive . . . polite MILDRED LEWIS Betty You have ahility, that is true, And success will always follow you. S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club- Treasurer '48, Basketball, Baseball, Cheerleeding Talented . . . serene . . . popular LUCI LLE LELAND Lou Unpretentious, :harming and sweet is she, As nice a girl as you'll ever see. Student Government, Saga, Mar- gray, Senior Nominating Commit- tee, Sock 8: Buskin, Senior Girls' Glee Club, junior Honor Society Charming . . . demure . . . sincere HELEN LIS Helen Pleasing indeed is she to the eye, Though somewhat retiring she's really not shy, Saga, Girls' Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Bowling Smiling . . . genuine . . . indus- trious CAROLINE LACZAK Shorty Cowl things come in small packages, they say Shorty is always merry and gay Girls' Club, Saga, Junior Nomin ating Committee, Girls Sports Club, Vice President Baseball 47 President Basketball 48 Bowling Loquacious . , . vivauous Hirta tious Bob CHARLES LYMAN His drawings are numerous, gay Chifk and light, X I like people: I like my lot in life His ideas original, clever, and My happiness, then prohibits bright. Sock 8: Buskin, Showboat Practical joker . . . likeable . well dressed strife. RiHe Club Vice President 48 Tall . . . nice.. .shy JAMES MACLEOD Mac A grin to win him many friends His happy tlays will have no end. Student Government, Rifle Execu- tive Ofhcer '48 Mild . . . generous . . . patient JOSEPH MCCABE Mac What e're he ilid was done with so much ease, In him alone, 'twas natural to please. Sophomore Class President, junior Class Vice President, Student Gov- ernment, Traffic Squad, Advisory Council, Student Council, Sock 8c Buskin, Saga, Sophomore, junior, and Senior Nominating Commit- tees, junior Ring Committee, Base- ball rr 1 , MARIAN MCGUINNESS Marian Quietly she came and went, On her wore her mind intent. Student Government, Sock 84 Bus- kin, Girls' Club, French Club Girls' Sports Club, Baseball Neat . . . demure . . . obliging SOPHIE MAKUCH Mak ll7hate1fer's worth doing is worth doing well, In many yields she does excellf' Margray, French Club, Sock 8a Buskin, Girls' Sports Club, Bowl- ing, Baseball, Basketball Unassuming . . . well dressed . . . amiable Handsome . . . shy . . . modest FREDERICK MAGETTERI ' Mage On his face there's always a grin This happy smile many iloes win. Happy . . . indifferent . . . cheerful EDWARD MALCARNE Ed Happy-go-luchy, ilevil-may-care, Big hrown eyes and way ilehonairf' S t u d e n t Government, Trafhc Squad, Margray, Band, Band Council, Orchestra, Sock 84 Buskin, Major Production '48, Rifle, Swim- ming s L L. , . i t , p, is ccrpyg . ccs, . ' 'S :-- , ' ' 1ffi Y'5-'ii' -A E51 - '-'vidffi' DOROTHY MANTEL Sis A worker conscientious A classmate unpretentious. Student Government, Band, Band Council, Orchestra, Girls' Club, Margray, Saga, Sock 8c Buskin, Major P r o d u c tio n '48, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball Vice Presi- dent, 48, Baseball, Swimming Treasurer '48 Cheerful . . . dependable . . athletic Dapper Dan . . . friendly . . . witty FRANCIS MANTEL Sparks Boistrous and witty, and athletic, too,' To his friends he's always true. Student Government, Band, Band Council, Boys' Octet, Basketball, Track, Rifle, Swimming, Sock 8: Buskin, junior Nominating Com- mittee Robust . . . noisy . . . happy 2' GLORIA MANTHAY Glo Pretty and smiling And very heguiling. Student Government, Sock 8: Bus- kin, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Majorettes, Badminton, Rid- ing Happy-go-lucky .... cute . . likeable MARY MARCHESE Mary A girl who can work, a girl who can play, A girl who is a true friend every day. junior and Senior Class Secretary, S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Advisory Council, Student Council Secretary '47, President '48, Margray, Sock 8c Buskin, Major Production '47-'48, Junior and Senior Honor Societies, junior Nominating Committee, Girls' Club, Band, Band Council, Or- chestra, Girls' Sports Club Presi- dent '48, Basketball, Majorettes, Badminton Versatile . . . athletic . . . talkative LORRAINE MILARDO Lorry Lorry'J merry, laughing way Brighten: many a weary day. Saga, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Bowling, Swimming Pretty . . . vivacious . . . capricious ANGELINA MASTRAS Angel She har a voice of gladnerr and a smile, Being with her ir alwayr worth while. Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Girls' Sports Club, Bowling Quiet . . . sympathetic . . . agree- able WARREN MELIEN Shark A pretty girl: a gallon of gat, Four good tire:-what more can I ark? Student Government, Advisory Council, Tralhc Squad, Cafe Squad, and Junior Nominating Commit- tees, Football, Baseball, Basketball, V R arsity Club. omeo . . . frolicsome . . .confident ELLIOT MAXWELL Max I want to play like Harry Iamer and play my .tongr to delight your But everyone tells Harry he .thould learn to play like I do. S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Band, Band Council, Sock 8: Buskin, French Club, Sopho- more Nominating Committee, junior and Senior Honor Societies, Basketball Swimming Joker . . . plays a mean trumpet . . . flashy sox FRANK MELZMUF Mels A way with the world ar well as the girlr, Heir often reen at social whirl.f. Freshman Class Treasurer, Varsity Club, Football, Basketball Generous . , . friendly . . . loveable A ,.,,. 5,5 JEAN MILOS Jean She ir a pretty, merry .tprite With laughter hright and feather light. Student Government, Girls' Club, Sock St Buskin, Freshman Girls' Glee Club,.Showboat, Freshman Nominating Committee, Scholar- ship Committee-Secretary '48, Margray, Girls' Sports Club, Bas- ketball, Baseball, Bowling, Swim- ming-President '47 Diverting . . . talkative . . . a little bit independent RALPH MOODY Mooch Ralph Jeems quiet hut look again, He's one of Wilton? wittiext men. Saga, Audio-Vision, Boys' Glee Club, Rifle-Secretary '48 Merry bachelor . . . studious . . . good sport ROGER MULLER ROBERTA MOORE Bobby Wherever you may chance to go, You're sure lo he happy, that we know, Student Government, Girls' Club, Sock at Buskin, Girls' Sports Club, Cheerleading, Baseball Dainty . . . sweet . . . charming BARBARA MOZDIERZ Babs Pretty and Jmart, witly and cute, Laughing always and Jeldom mute. Saga, Margray, Girls' Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Major Production '45, Girls' Sports Club Unpredictable . . . gifted . . . inde- penclent ANN NICHOLS Ann Oh, hleit with temper whole unclouded ray Can make tomorrow cheerful as today. Student Government, Advisory Council, Band, Band Council, Or- chestra, Sock 84 Buskin, Junior Honor Society, Girls' Club, French Club-President '48, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Badminton Gentle . . . lively . . . demure Rog H e had worlds of virtuex found in very few, Character, personality, and abil- ity, loo. S t u d e n t Government, Traflic Squad, Cafe Squad, Student Coun- cil, Margray, Senior Nominating Committee, Sock 8: Buskin-Vice President' 47, President '48, Major Production '48 Keen mind . . . swell friend . . . dry humor GERTRUDE OSORA Goody I like to ree a heaming face, So that mine won't feel out of place. Saga, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club Talkative . . . good natured . . spirited BARBARA OST Bob A lan with quaint and quiet wayr, Who ha: charmed us through our high Jchool dayJ. Girls' Club, Sock SL Buskin, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Rifle, Bad- minton, Riding-Vice President '47-'48 Pretty . . . willowy . . . amiable HELEN OTFINOSKI Helen Very charming, very Jweet, just the kind you'd like to meet. Student Government, Band, Band Council, Sock 8: Buskin, Girls' Club, Junior and Senior Honor Societies, French Club, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton, Bowling Decoreous . . . neat . . . trustful Afoot and light hearted, I tahe to PHYLLIS OTTERBEIN Phyl Pleasant and cheerful all the while, Through the years her friend: .fhe'll heguilef' Girls' Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Fresh- man Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Baseball, Swim- Pretty eyes . . . beautiful sweaters iii, . . . spontaneous V VV V MARTIN POWERS Mart An interett in the activities of life. Here's a hoy ufha'll know no Jtrifef' Student Government Subtle humor. . .breezy . . .genial 24 RAYMOND PETROSKY Ray to the open road, Healthy, free, the world hefore me. Student Government Congenial . . . likeable . . . enter- prising ,IEAN PLANETA jean Her ways' are ufayr of plea.rantne.rJ Ana' all her pathr are peace. Student Government, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Bowling Pleasant . . . obliging . . . earnest :si MARION PIATEK Honey '91 plearing way which wins every- one,' With her you can he merry anrl WILLIAM PEARSON Bill Bill! endowed with physical and mental agility, And he'.f Jure to go forth with hir ability. President of Freshman and Junior Classes, Student Government, Cafe Squad,- Traffic Squad, Vice Presi- dent Student Advisory Council, Vice President Student Council '47, Varsity Club, Freshman, So- phomore, Junior, Senior Nomin- ating Committees, junior Ring Committee, Football, Baseball Genial . . . natural leader . . . H handsome eff? have lotr of fun. Student Government, Advisory Council, Girls' Club, Sock 84 Bus- kin, Margray, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton, Majorettes-Vice President '47, Basketball, Swimming - Vice President '48, Treasurer '47 Affectionate . . . sympathetic . . . 6 F 'i X adaptable V - SHIRLEY PLANTE M i Shirl t Q A quiet girl, anil excellent mind, .mt ,QV Appearance neat and manners V V V, kind. I ' Student Government - Secretary '48, Advisory Council, Margray, ' ' Sock 84 Buskin, Girls' Club, French 'V if' 'V Club, Girls' Sports Club, Basket- ,,,, g ball, Baseball, Cheerleading- Secretary' 47, Vice President '48 Graceful . . . competent . . . loyal is mi' NANCY PROPER Nan She war a phantom of delight,- A cute, warm and merry .vprite. Student Government, Margray, Sock 8: Buskin, Girls' Club, Fresh- man Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, French Club, Girls' Sports Club, Basketball, Baseball, Cheerleading, Riding, Swimming-Secretary '47 A girl of a few Cthousandj words . . , candid friendliness . . . win- some PHILIP REILLY Phil Phil'J character and Jente of humor are Juch, That everyone likes and admirer him much. Audio-Vision, Rifle - Treasurer '48, Track Digger . . . engaging . . . subtle humor ROBERT REYNOLDS Bob Wit and personality, Mirth and 11er.fality. Boys' Glee Club, Showboat Likeable . . . handsome . . . smooth IRVING ROSENTHAL Irv Who mixed reason with pleature And witdom with mirth. Saga, Margray, Sock 8: Buskin, M a j o r Production, Shawboar, Band, French Club, junior Honor Society Analytic mind . . . persuasive . . . generous spirit MARIE RUSCONI Mimo She'.f pretty to walk with And witty to talk with. Margray, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Rid- ing, Bowling, Swimming, Badmin- ton Nonchalant . . . fun loving . . cordial MARY ROTH Mary Learned and fair and merry is .the Pleaxant company delightful to see. Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Ensemble, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton, Girls' Club, Sock Bc Buskin, Mar- gray, Saga, Treasurer Senior Girls' Glee Club '48, Librarian Senior Girls' Glee Club '47, Scholarship Committee Loveable . . . pensive . . . interest- ing SEBASTIAN RUSSO Sebby I :hall worry .rome other day, When .romething greater hloch: my way. S t u d e n t Government, Trafiic Squad, Cafe Squad, Boys' Glee Club, Sock 8: Buskin, Varsity Club -President '4 8, Football-Cap- tain '48 Easy going . . . nafural athlete . . . reliable JOHN SHULTZ Johnny A .rteady man with steady mindg A hetter friend is hard to find. Student Government, Cafe Squad, Margray, Boys' Glee Club, Foot- ball, Basketball, Baseball, Chair- man of junior Ring Committee. Companionable . . . helpful . . . willing JOANNE SCRIBNER Scribby The thing that help: most to make life worthwhile, IJ jurt a pleatant friendly smile. Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Ensemble, Girls' Sports Club, Bowling Lovely smile . . . vital . . . husky voice Tuo blue eyes' that seem to .ray Smile and charm that Irtrh way. Student Government Girls Club, Frenth Club Sock 8: Buskin, Freshman Girls Glee Club Senior Girls Glee Club Sophomore Nominating Committee Girls' Sports Club Bowling Baseball, Student Government Girls Sports Neat sympathetic a good ELSIE SPENLE Else Tall and attractive, a model-to-beg A happy future for Elsie we see. Student Government, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Baseball, Bowling, Swini- ming, Cheerleading-Manager Well groomed . . . husky laugh . . . pretty BARBARA STORY Barb A willing worker, who toil: long, She doer it well. and ir seldom wrong. Student Government, Saga, Girls' Club, French Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Rifle-Secretary '48 Quiet . . . neat . . . well liked 'Sw KATHERINE ST AMOS Kate Unpredictahle-full of rurprire, Curley brown hair, alluring eyes. Girls' Sports Club, Girls' Club Flirratious . . . pleasing . . . . still waters run deep BARBARA STREET Bobby ln 4 time of great dirtress She'J 4 friend u'ho'll do her bert. Wistful . . . resourceful . . . loves art li ze MYRON SMITH Snuif True merit maker but little noire Myronlr one of our bert liked boys. junior and Senior Class Treasurer, Margray, Saga, Sock 8: Buskin, M a j o r Production, Showboat, Christmas Card Committee, Junior and Senior Honor Societies Capable . . . polite . . . amusing EMANUELE TERMINE Termite Laugh and the world laughr with you,' Frown and you wrinkle your face. Football Agreeable . . . humorous . . . well ked ALICE TERRILL Terry From the tip of her toe: to her pretty hrown curl! She'J sought hy hoyr and admired hy girlxf' S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Saga, Socks Sc Buskin, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Rifle-Vice President '47, Manager '48, Bowl- ing, Badminton, Riding, Scholar- ship Committee Pert . . . cute . . .lively GILBERT TIBBALS Gibbie Seen together mort of the while Gihhie Tihhalr and Gihhie'.t smile. Boys' Glee Club, Rifle Very blue eyes . . . beautiful sweat- ers . . . likeable GERTRUDE VALK Gert However quiet the may he A credit to our dignity. Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Badminton Kind hearted . . . unaffected . . . prudent JOSEPH WARZECHA Joe Life is real! Life ir earnert, And the grave if not its goal. Student Government, Cafe Squad, Football Daring . . . good looking . . . hope ful CARL TIRONE Tyron Happy am I,' from care I'm free, Why can't they all he contented like me? S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Varsity Club, Football, Track Friendly . . . carefree . . . cheerful JACQUELINE VESTL jackie Quiet, considerate, true and hind, AJ nice a girl at you'll ever find. Sophomore Class Secretary, Stu- dent Government, Traffic Squad, French Club, junior Nominating Committee, Girls' Club-Treas- urer '48, Girls' Sports Club, Bad- minton, Bowling-Secretary '46 Sweet . . . surprising . . . ideal friend THEODORE THOMPSON Ted An all round fellow, tried and true, You'll find hir frienilx are more than few, S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Band, Boys' Octet, Boys' Glee Club, Football, Audio-Vision -Vice President '48, Scholarship Committee Amiable .... happy-go-ilucky . . . friendly W EDWARD WALDNER gl Ed When duty whixpers low 'Thou muJt,' The youth replier 'I can'. Self contained . . . shy . . . nice SHIRLEY WASHBURN Shirl Alert and pert But never curt. Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club Petite . . . vivacious . . .gay EARL WAUGH King Life is a jest, and all things show ity I thought so onre, hut nou' I know it. Baseball Vlonderful personality . . . takes a joke . . . witty LEROY WILDERMAN Touchy His face hy a lively grin is hrightened: His tasks hy optimism are lightened. Boys' Glee Club, Rifle, Swimming Shiek . . . good dancer . . . spirited GEORGE WILLIAMS Red A man so various that he seemed not one, But all mandhindif epitome. S t u d e n t Government, Trafhc Squad, Advisory Council, Student Council, Margray, Saga Co-Editor, Sock 84 Buskin, Major Production '46-'47-'48 Showboat, Ju n io r Ring Committee, Track, Audio- Vision-Vice President '47, Presi- dent '48 Handsome . . . ambitious . . talkative M . xx Egg, K ' ig -, N ' a , P 4 rt-, r r 3: 15, A 3.2 gi . , -- at fi- ' 'fl 'ff '33 ROSELLA WILCOX Zell She that was ever fair and never proud, Had tongue at will and yet um never loud. S t u d e n t Government, Trafhc Squad, French Club, Girls' Club, Sock 8c Buskin, Major Production '48, Margray, Senior Girls' Glee Club-Secretary '48, Girls' En- semble, Girls' Sports Club, Basket- ball, Baseball-Secretary '47, Rid- ing-Secretary '48 Sweet . . . likeable . . . giggle BERTHA WILLIAMS Peggy Let knowledge grow from more to more: - Of facts and their use she has a store, Hard worker . . . good student . . . friendly i RONALD WATROUS Ron A retirent lad, adventure bent Nevertheless, he's quite content! Hopeful . . . silent . . . dextrous r-ldv ROSEMARIE WIRTH Rosy Of all those areas in ufhieh the wise excell, rr Nature's chief masterpiece is writing well. Student Government, Head of Traffic Squad, Advisory Council, Saga, Margray, French Club, Band, Band Council, Orchestra, Sock 84 Buskin-Secretary '48, Major Pro- duction--'47-'48, Showboat '45- '46, Junior and Senior Honor So- cieties, Girls' Sports Club-Treas- urer '47, Basketball, Badminton- President' 48 Poised . . . ambitious . . . graceful 1 .xi I we , t RICHARD WOHLMAN ' , Dick ,L AZL Some after honor bent, tome after Q Y ,, love: M I ag li k e I 'm after both. I ' A S t u d e n t Government, Trafhc S Squad, Saga, Margray, Christmas h JT, A 3. V! . , Card Committee 1,, ,.:tf,y.5,i,5g,ig:-.2 4. H Candid . . . breezy . . . genuine 1 ' 1 2 1',e11.9'-z:t' .... nz, ' t 'Q ,, '-Y' X f- 4 4:1225 4 41,3 5 433 is lie, tif, ,,.-rms. it if 15? 5 ' ' 5 1 72:-L.. . iifbgfewf 'Q , ' f'?,sfpr:g,. :Lo-95' fzfewxz-.1 1 Q rm 1 if -aes, - 1 , ':-.'231C5,',.fU:v,., 5 . fr 'ii 'I ' +P- W a -W.x'1,?.x!i1'i .5 ... aw, : -we-f it te- . .fwfffae--'18-' 55 is rf r fir' w e l' MELVIN WRUBEL Mel The other half of these rfermtile twins Has a friendly manner which alwayr winrf' S t u d e n t Government, Traffic Squad, Student Council-Treas- urer '48, Band-Captain '48, Band Council, Orchestra, Sock 84 Buskin Warm personality . . . dependable . . . optimistic JAMES ZAWISA Rube He'J a fellow who'.t really grand,- S uccerr is certainly at hir command. Boys' Octet, Boys' Glee Club Musical . . . artistic . . . Likeable ,,,..w,..'fii. Tall . . . dark .. BENNETT WRUBEL Ben Here'.r one half of a capable pair, Who alwayt has a word of humor to Jharef' Student Government - President '48, Traihc Squad, Cafe Squad, Ad- visory Council, Sophomore and Junior Nominating Committees, Saga, Varsity Club-Secretary '48, Track-Captain '48 Prankster . . . track star . . . capable WILLIAM ZISK Bill Bill'.f 4 boy with a twinkle in hi: eye, For whom the girl: these year: did Jighf' . handsome 29 Q 1' 0 1 IL O ID CD 4 ...I U CLASS H We were freshmen during the latter half of 1944 and the first half of 1945. As our class president we elected William Pearson, our vice-president was Bar- bara Howie, Genevieve Jarzabek was our secretary, Frank Melzmuf was chosen treasurer and Robert Mol- loy was our Representative to Student Council for two years. Our Freshmen Frolic was a harvest dance held in the fall, and a bright yellow moon watched over the dancers from the ceiling of the gym. Eleven members of our class were initiated into the National Honor Society. They were Judith Cassidy, Barbara DePaul, Genevie Jarzabek, Rita Krawczyk, Irving Rosenthal, Myron Smith and Rosemarie Wirth. We had successfully completed our freshmen year and now we were sophomores. joseph McCabe became our'president, our vice-president was Rosemarie Wirth, Jacqueline Vestal was chosen secretary and we elected Edmond Driscoll our treasurer. The Sophomore Hop was a harvest dance held in the autumn and almost every member of the class attended. This year we, with the class of '47, voted in the affirmtaive on the question of standardizing our class rings. This year Mary Didato, Barbara Kunze, Mary Marchese, Roger Muller, Helen Otfinoski and George Williams were initiated into the National junior Honor Society. We were juniors, upper-classmen at last in Septem- ber of 1946. Once again William Pearson was our class president, joseph McCabe became vice-president, Mary Marchese was secretary, our treasurer was Myron Smith and Barbara Howie was the new Student Council Rep- resentative. This was the year of the junior Prom. Feb- ruary 14th, Valentine's Day, was the date. It was semi- formal, dancing was from 8-12 and the attendance was huge. This was also the year we purchased our class rings. They have a Wildcat and numerals on either side, the inscription is simply Woodrow Wilson H. S. Nine ISTORY members of the class joined the National Senior Honor Society. They were Betty Hippler, Isabel Kelsey, Betty Lewis, Mary Marchese, Elliot Maxwell, Helen Otfin- oski, Myron Smith, George Williams, and Rosemarie Wirth. Seniors! At last the great day had arrived and we, after sucessfully combatting three years of high school, were seniors. This year we selected Lester Burleson as our class president, Eleanor DeMale as our vice-presi- dent, Mary Marchese became our secretary and Myron Smith our treasurer. We had three senior parties, the second of which feted room 203 for triumphing in the sale of Christmas cards. Our total profits of well over five hundred dollars were deposited in the class treasury to be drawn on when graduation became imminent. In December our primary activity seemd to be rushing to Loring's to have our photographs taken and then to insure a satisfactory outcome, we rushed some more to make absolutely sure the pose was made up in the cor- rect manner. Then dance of dances-the Senior Ball. Here was the culmination of every girl's dream and the ruination of every boy's exchecquer. It usurped the conversation of the class for weeks before and after. Later followed a day of hilarity and great good fellow- ship-the day of the Senior Picnic, June 15. This also was a day to be reckoned with. No holds were barred and everyone's object was to eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we may graduate. And graduate we did on Friday, June 18. We in our caps and gowns sat upon the stage, listening to the speeches, rising to receive our diplomas and returning to sit and reflect upon our lives at Wilson. Our trials and errors, our moments of joy and triumph were relived in that brief time. Now we were to bid adieu to this school which had held us dur- ing our high school years and enter the world in which we must struggle. PROPHECY Believe it or not, the year A.D. 2030 has arrived! We never had realized, back on earth, that time could pass so quickly, but it did, and here we are in Paradise already! Why, up here life is just the same as it was on earth--everyone is folowing the same occupation that he followed there. Lester, Eleanor, Mary, Myron-in fact, our whole old class of 1948 of Woodrow High School is up here! Here is a unique type of shop-Elliott Maxwell, Edward Malcarne, Melvin Wrubel, and Lester Burle- son are operating a business in which they tune the strings on the angels' harps. just across the way is the Angelic Advertising Agency, run by Betty Hippler. Right now she is manag- ing a campaign on Paradise Perfume and Angel-face powder. Going down this lane, we find ourselves in front of a high school fYes, they have them here tool and there is Gloria Manthey standing in front ringing a little bell. She has a busy task being principal. In a class- room we find Nancy Proper teaching all her little angels, LeRoy Wilderman, Katherine Stamos, Ange- lina Mastras, and Frank Karpe, the history of what happened to bad little angels in the past. Upon further investigation we find Mary Marchese, Rosella Wilcox, and Bennett Wrubel teaching gym, limbering up the angel-children to that they will find it easy to swing from stars during their play periods. Gabriel Kapetan owns an important machine shop. His firm manufactures the tools which are used by the Aeolian Quartette, Maxwell, Malcarne, Wrubel, and Burleson-to tune harps. Gabe's ace draftsman is Frank Melzmuf, and, with Philip Reilly as his mechan- ical engineer, he is doing a booming business. Myron Smith is in charge of his fluctuating funds, and, with the assistance of Barbara Street, the Moondew Machine Shop is well on the road to success. just ahead of us is that successful engineer, George Williams. He is engaged in constructing a super-high- way between two clouds. It is a difficult task, but he has the assistance of two men ,competent in their respective fields, Roger Muller, chief cloud coalescer, and Wil- liam Hutson, gossamer gluer. There are night-clubs here too, and as We pass one, The Starlight Club, owned by Robert Reynolds, we can hear the strains of Blue Heaven being sung by that lush singer, Vera Samolik. Warren Melien is running a successful modeling concern, and he has Roberta Moore as his efficient secretary. Elsie Spenle is his first magnitude model, and right now she is showing the latest things in robes, very effective when girded with a rope. Following Elsie is Patricia Scully, who is modeling a striking gown made of cloud-fibers dyed in sunset shades-just the thing to wear to starlight soirees. When angel accidents occur, they are sent to Hes- perides Hospital, where Eleanor DeMale and Mary Didato treat them. Not only angel collisions, but also chariot crashes, which Lucy Harrington and Carolyn Higgins care for, are all the rage these days. The labor- atory technician here is Sophie Makuch. She sets broken wings or replaces lost tail feathers very efficiently. There is another hospital just down the street- Sinners' Sanctuary-directed by Dr. Irving Rosenthal. He has an efficient nursing staff composed of Shirley Plante, Bertha Williams, jean Miles, and Phylis Otter- bein, and the patients report that they are happy- especially since their food is prepared by Head Dieti- cian Joanne Scribner. They are particularly enthusiastic about her Celestial Chops, a dish fit for the gods. Dr. Rosenthal's medical secretary is Gertrude Osora, a very skillful, personable young woman, he reports. Chief Pharmacist on the hospital staff is Rita Krawczyk, whose favorite prescription is Sunshine Syrup. High on a cloud-bank is the mansion of millionaire George Hurlburt. George is enjoying life immensely in his castle in the air, for he has three good-looking secretaries near-by constantly, Lucille Leland to take his letters to debtors, Doris LeBlanc to take letters to credi- tors, and Marian McGuinness to take his love letters. Francis Mantel and joseph Ahern are engaged in flying a cargo of nectar and ambrosia on a regular route from the Golden Gates to the Eylsian Fields. Barbara Ost is their airplane hostess. They are all employees of the Arcadian Aviation Corporation, owned by James Zawisa. Rosemarie Wirth, the writer, has just completed her latest book, For the Love of Nirvana, and she is having it illustrated by three top-notch artists, Isabel Kelsey, Betty Lewis, and Robert Lord. Rose is keeping her wings crossed until the book gets passed by censor Mary Roth and critics Elaine Homes and Rose Erick- son. Celestial College, alma mater to many famous people, has as ,its most beloved teacher Marya Daniels, who is able to teach any subject known. Joan Gaffney attended Celestial College and was secretary to an unearthly official, Edward Bogdan, who was the abol- isher of inter-planetary wars. Joan is now Secretary of Olympus because of her interest in the Common Angel's rights. Carleton Hazen is down in the gym- nasium at Celestial College, watching Eileen Flynn get her angel-students together to do the grand march. Flying in formation is quite a trick, but they are master- ing it! Set well back from the thoroughfare is Universe University, a fierce rival of Celestial College. Students there are flocking to the classes of Barbara Kunze, the Latin Professor, and Prof. Lloyd Kelsey, noted in the Held of sociology. Among his students are Francis LaBella, Ralph Moody and Earl Waugh, the best three- man basketball team in heaven. They shoot baskets in an almost effortless manner, spreading their wings, flying up to the basket, and dropping the ball through it. Two members of the Comets, U.U.'s baseball team, are Anton Kovacik and joseph McCabe, whose home- run balls are never retrived because they sail far off into space and eventually drop to earth, where people think they are meteors. Their coach is Martin Powers, who has come to U.U. from professional fame, con- nected with the Celestial City Cyclones. Over on a big empty cloud Charles Burkhart, Arthur Bielefield, joseph Warzecha, William Pearson, Edward Krol, Carl Tirone,Robert Collomore, and Arthur Bonnier, under the managership of Sebastian Russo, are holding a prac- tice scrimmage. They comprise the U.U. varsity foot- ball team, The Shooting Stars, and they are practicing for their big game against the Meteorites, of Celestial College, next Week. George Krech is the head of a large department store situated on Moonbeam Lane. His head buyer is jane jenkins, who is at this moment in Celestrial City buying a bargain stock in wing-clippers. George's right- hand girl is Helen Lis, his secretary, who can take two hundred words of dictation a minute, using an angel feather quill pen. At the head of George's candy depart- ment is Barbara Howie, and sales of Milky-Way candy bars have jumped exceedingly since she took charge. We find Caroline Laczak in the ready-to-wear depart- ment. Carol will show you the latest thing in adjust- able halos if you ask. Barbara Mozdierz is the advertis- ing manager of the store, and her present campaign is being run on Starlight slippers for straying students. Thomas Kemper and Emanuele Termine are part- ners in a firm making the angel-feather quill pens used in Krech's Department Store. Among their employees we find Robert Johnson, a busy fellow whose duty it is to keep their machines in good running order. Chief Chemist of the organization, Richard Wohlman, is con- stantly perfecting the pen, and recently he made a revo- lutionary discovery-a ball-point quill that will write under either milk or orange juice. A vital member of the firm is Marie Rusconi, who sharpens the points of the quills by rubbing them on stardust. Jean Planeta is head bookkeeper of the corporation, and her assistant is Marion Piatek. A little further down the street, Raymond Petrosky has a flower shop, the Fairy Florist. He is supplied by that famous flower grower and developer, Jacqueline Vestal, whose latest discovery is a rare flower, the Astralia. Another famous horticulturist who supplies Ray is Barbara DePaul, who has perfected the beautiful Blazing Star Flower. Alice Terrill has an oflice in the heart of the town. She is a neuro-surgeon, and she is treating all the people Whose only desire on earth was to be happy and to be successful and who had nervous break-downs doing so. Some of her patients are Genevieve Jarzabek, Ger- trude Valk, Edward Waldner, and William Zisk. Alice is happy to report that all of them are responding fav- orably to her treatment. Helen Otlinoski and Norma Stroehla are operating the Mercury Messengers Communications Service. They will send messages anywhere, even across the Styx, for only one piece of silver lining, cloud currency. Dorothy Mantel has started her own all-girl band, the Mars Music Maids. She plays the piano and French horn, and Ann Nichols is her clarinetist, doubling on the oboe. Her featured vocalist is Shirley Washburn, whose rendition of Body and Soul is terrific. Lorraine Milardo runs a beauty Shoppe, The Saintly Salon, and she is kept very busy keeping wings neatly trimmed and clipped. Operating a large truck farm are Charles Lyman, Frederick Magitteri, and Ronald Watrous. They keep Celestial City well-supplied with nectarines, honey-dew melons, and fresh fruit foam. - To keep all the inhabitants on the straight and nar- row path, Charles Lineberry constantly patrols the high- ways. There he goes now, riding on his jet-propelled skycycle, off to keep another wayward 'angel from slip- ping down to the other place. Ralph Hubbard runs the Beatific Bureau, which has brought together many lonesome bachelors and spinsters who otherwise would not have found suitable partners. His able assistant is Barbara Story, who writes advice to the lovelorn in her column, Helpful Hint! for H opefulr. Travelling further over blue roads dotted with cloud trees, we come to the metropolis where the paper, the Gabriel Horn, is situated. William Berry, star reporter, is giving orders to his three harassed secre- taries, Mary Adamski, Mary Augeri, and Bernadette Bartosiak. The big story of the week is the christening of the new bridge, The Pearly Gate, which was con- structed by the Big Three, Robert Goodrich, Seymour Haftel, and Harry Brahen. The bridge is specially con- structed so that Peter Doman, Milky Way Mechanic, is able to lower it while low-flying angels pass over. Juanita Burkhart also works at the Horn as personal relations manager. She writes the column called The C omefr Tale, which is widely read. Carol Cope is Nita's secretary, and she writes all the helpful letters to Nita's subscribers. Those pink wires running from cloud to cloud all lead to Cupid Corporation, where Deloris Balzer is busily taking calls. The date business thrives in this high climate, and sometimes the wires become so hot that Theodore Thompson has to take his two secretaries, Janet Coleman and Josephine Checko, to fix the wires when they burn away. Cohn's Casbah is located on that next cloud where that flock of teen-agers is going. Marshall sells almost everything from those delicious Moonbeam Delight sodas to wing supporters. He also sells prescriptions for staritis, which is prevalent among star-gazers. Many new inhabitants are on their way to Frederick Fox's Photo Shop. Ted's specialty is the current rage now. Ted photographs wings at any angle, with or with- out the rest of the angel. His partner is Sarah Hall, who paints the finished photograph. Sally's best customers are infant-angels, whose wings she colors pink when they are girls and blue when boys. Ted also employs the two renowned artists Elizabeth Ann Brainard and Betty Flanagan to do portraits. Many of their master- pieces are in the Astoral Art Galleries. Some of the new recruits go to the Success Service Station, where Georgeine Hall and Daniel Hayes guar- antee to repair all earthly failures and change them to eternal happiness. Their best example is Theodore jagoda, interior decorator. Ted arranges harps and lyres to the best effect in your home and also arranges closet space for an extra pair of wings for elderly angels. Here come Esther Augeri and Margaret Brunetto, who just came here on their last stop during their trip around the world. They want to see joan Geary's col- lection of collies. joan has perfected a breed with exceptionally long wings to match their noses and also a feathered tail used as a rudder. Who is this crowd of people who are busily writ- ing on their toga-tails? Why, they are Kenneth Hib- bert, Raymond Congdon, Warren Dreher, Dolores Graham, and Milton Higgins, all famous critics attend- ing a performance at the Seraphic Symphony Hall. Ruth Gardner is playing there this evening on her famous Paradise Piano which tunes itself. Her favorite selection is Celestial Concerto No. 3, which she com- posed herself. One may also go to hear Irving Beveridge, the min- ister whose sermons attract millions. Irving Broadcasts over ABC CAccadia Broadcasting Companyj every day. john Schultz, ABC sportcaster, makes the starways crackle every Saturday afternoon with his comments on the U.U.-C.C. game. Judith Cassidy is on a demonstration trip with her troupe of Girl Scout campers. Judy is showing how to cut down a tree without chopping off some Wing feathers also. Helping her is Richard Bengston, whose job it is to sit on a cloud site and see that no vagrant angels drop matches over the side. William Dripps is the executive manager of the Heaven Haberdashery, which at the present time is 35 advertising Argyle Halos exclusively for men. Bill's top publicity executive is Adam Churen, who is pushing sales for Men's Moon Mellow after-wing-clip lotion. Ann Cazzetta and Robert Clark are office clerks for the haberdashery. They have a very easy job, because unpaid bills are a rarity in this prosperous place. Russell Fowler, who was the original designer of Tail-Spin-Ties, is talking with Harold Dean about the new Linget-a-While Library which Harold has just constructed. Cy is trying to persuade Harold to name his new tractor the Tail-Spin Tractor, after Cy's ties. Across the street from the haberdashery we find Gilbert Tibbal's Seraphim Sports Shop. You must buy one of Gibbie's Fleetwing Flyer sleds-they are won- derful for sliding down steep cloudbanks. George Davis, that famous star of the Comet Choral Group, is appearing next week at the Seraphic Sym- phony Hall. George started his career singing com- mercials over station ABC. One day, while George was singing for the Heavens-to-Betsy Bubble Gum Com- pany, Oscar Denert heard his scintillating voice and signed him up for a year's contract with the Comet Choral Group. Oscar is a talent scout for Nicholas Gallitto, who heads Starway to Dreams, Incorporated, which enables talented people to realize their ambi- tions. james Eastwood is now that famous carpenter who builds Prefabricated Paradise Palaces. Some of the clouds here are quite dangerous. Often they soak up so much water that they flood themselves, and then the navy, joseph Hajek and Albert Hayes, must be called. They chop holes in the clouds to drain off the water. Another young man who was always interested in the sea and the Navy, James MacLeod, runs a ferry across the river of life, sometimes, admit- ting new people sometimes ushering people out, but always keeping the group here happy and well-bal- anced, as it was on earth. W H 0 ' S Bert Lookmg Els1e Spenle-B111 Zxsk Mort Popular Mary Marchese-B111 Pearson Bert Drened Shirley Plante-Myron Smith Bert Dancer Carolyn Laczak-Russell Fowler Most Soplamzcated Betty Hippler-Irving Rosenthal Bert Actren' G Actor Rosemariewirth-GeorgeWilliams Mort Vermtzle Elame Holmes--Bennett Wrubel Boy-Gzrl Shy Lucy Harrmgton Bob Collomore WHO Mort Lovable Mary Didaro-Richard Bengston Mort Atbletie Barbara Howie-Bill Pearson Mort Dependable Berry Hippler-Myron Smith Wzttzert Barbara Mozdxerz Edward Malcarne Mort Likely to Suceed Jackie Vestal-George Williams Best Natuffed Elaine Holmes-Sebbie Russo Did Mort For Wilxon Mary Marchese-Bennett Wrubel CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1948 of Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown, Connecticut, having been judged to be of sound mind and body by our equals and superiors, do present this, our last will and testament to any and all whom it may concern. After paying all bills and debts, and cashing in old cafe tickets, we leave what is left to the following. To the Class of 1949, we leave a battred array of test tubes, typewriters, and old text books. To the Class of 1950, while there is still time to help, we leave a perfect example of what not to be. To the Class of 1951, we leave a collection of torn football jerseys and deflated basket- balls to encourage their outstanding athletes. The following we leave to the faculty: To Miss Gregg, we leave a new red pencil to replace the one worn out by Danny Hayes' and George Hurlburt's tests. To Miss Andrews, we leave fond merories of two years of scintillating seniors. To Mr. Sullivan, we leave our extra A's and B's for his basketball team. To Mr. Lord, we leave Einstein's theory for his next trig class. To Miss Helen Dempsey, we leave a strong policeman's billy to cope with her home room. To the Rufleth Sisters, we leave an errorless typewriter with student to match. To Mr. Meinke, we leave twenty murder mysteries to supplement his classical book list. To Mr. Atkinson, we leave a mimeographed copy of his his famous oration To the game, at the game, and going home from the game. Our personal bequests: To joe Rosenthal, Ed Malcarne leaves his sinister look. To Donny Friedman, Art Bielfield leaves his snazzy sweaters. To Barbara Hartke, Elly DeMale leaves her bottle of bleach water. To an educated toe, Billy Pearson leaves his seven conversions. To jean Kensel, Mary Marchese leaves one bent and tarnished baton. To Janet Grishkat, Elaine Holmes leaves her long ballerina skirt. Lester Burleson leaves -------- confused. To Spud Harris, George Davis leaves his velvet fog voice. To Delores Gstell, Nancy Proper leaves her list of boyfriends. Hereto we set our hands and seals and declare this testament to be valid under the law, this 7th day of january, in the year Nineteen Hundred and Forty-eight A. D. Signed-THE CLASS 0121948 Wimener-NITA BURKHART BETTY HIPPLER 38 I .-L... --l .1-. -...... --,-,. ---T . ....... - ...--. ...1 --1,1 ,, ,, A ,,1g,, ,ig I U U U I l Q S ' 115335 X -Fi3 2 ...1 E-E551 W . UNDERCLASSMEN - . - - 4 - 4 - JUNIOR CLASS The class of 1949 was very active all year. The oflicers chosen to lead the class Were: President, William Tabor, Vice-President, Kenneth Kropackg Secretary, Jean Kenselg Trea- surer, janet Grishkat. In September we were measured for our class rings and received them within a few months. As upper classmen we were very proud to Wear the Woodrow Wilson High School ring. The most important day for us was February 6, the day of the junior Prom. We deco- rated the gym under conditions which never before existed at a Prom, but we overcame all difficulties and had a very successful dance. Because many members of the junior class have been active in athletics, dramatics, musical organizations, Student Council, and Student Government, we have been well and capable represented in all school activities. We feel that we have had three successful years at Wilson and we are looking forward to our final year. Good luck to the class of 1948. -JEAN KENSEL, Secretary Prerident and Secretary Vice-Prexident and Treafurer ., at , ,.,.., . A, . . i A A Q A A 3 - SOPHOMORE CLASS This year our class was well represented in sports, musical organizations, and other clubs. Th e success of the Sophomore Hope was due to the able leadership of Trudy Kowal and Bill Conroy, co-chairmen. Miss Facious wisely advised us durin th g e year. Our ollicers were: President, William Conroy, Vice-President, Trudy Kowalg Trea- surer, jack Howie, and Secretary, Joanne Atwood. jack Wohlman was appointed represent- ati S d ' ' ' ve to tu ent Council by our president in the absence of Ray Chamis, who was previously elected. -JOANNE Arwoon, Secretary Preildw -J V 1 t and Secretary leap' erzdem and Tfeefzff 67' FRESHMAN CLASS This year the Freshman class started off with many new members from Middlelield, St. Mary's, St. john's and other schools besides our own eighth grade. Class officers elected Were: President, Joseph Mazzottag Vice-President, Patricia Howieg Secretary, Barbara Hartkeg Treasurer Rudy Wirth' Student Council Representative Phili , , - i P Burgess. The annual Freshman Frolic was well-attended. It seems that we have a very social- minded class. A large group of Freshman boys have gained notice by their enthusiastic' participation in footbxall and basketball. The girls have also kept busy enjoying all the sports offered by the Girls' Sport Club. We have all begun well and hope to continue our enthusiasm throughout our years at Woodrow Wilson. -BARBARA HARTKE, Secrezary President W oi Sedemw Vzke-Preflkient find Tfegfufey pl ...g-.L lx ' 2L5'CLuBKl R if 'C J ' fl ' T1 5 f-W ' - ' f'1 E1nM2mAYff -' ,gg 5 '-'EUTTWEESRE' N ZCJGR PBUDUCTDN Z -'Tl N H Q ' ' f ' wi M L Q 1 - v GIMEWT1 s CLE WILSO QV Qhw , - 5 v sruoeurll ! gf Em as 1: :QNX AN-uP er-947 GO .Q-R134 o - 3 ..-, + 1 k 2 X P' 1 V 'S , P 7: I -Q -11- t sp t Ll , t ,. . -. tra-1, iii . .fi STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Government at Woodrow Wilson High School is an organization of which we are justly proud. The many visitors who came to school, especially those with the state survey and the graduate study group from the University of Connecticut, have enthusias- tically praised the work of every part of this student program. On the whole, the Traffic Squads, directed by Rosemarie Wirth, and the Cafeteria squads, led by Arthur Bielfield, have given very helpful, efficient ser- vice to the school. Study halls have been exceptionally and ADVISORY COUNCIL well-managed, and with the aid of the Advisory Coun- cil, uncooperative students have been successfully handled. We have tried to meet the needs of a larger student body by increasing the number of leaders to approximately one hundred and fifty, and by develop- ing a greater sense of responsibility among those leaders, Wilson's tradition of democracy in action' in the form of student self-government has been main- tained. -SHIRLEY PLANTE, Secretary. 44 f ' sm ' x THE TRAFFIC ca Handling traffic was difficult this year because of the large number of underclassmen who were not familiar with student government rules. However,.a squad of thirty boys and girls, fifteen members alternat- ing each Week, managed the traffic capably throughout the year. The squad's duties included preventing run- ning and undue noise in the corridors and on the stair- ways, keeping the corridors reasonably clean, orderly, and safe. The traffic director was Rosemorie Wirth.' I1 cl CAFE SQUAD Working in a too-small overcrowded cafeteria, the cafe squad did an admirable job this year in eliminating noise, pushing, and general congestion. The two squads of nine boys each kept such good order every day in the cafeteria that there was an absolute minimum of reports of cafeteria violations. Arthur Bieleheld did an excellent job in directing the squad, and in main- taining, on the whole, an efficient management of a difficult situation. 45 STUDENT Again this year the Student Council has made great strides in stimulating the cultural, educational, and social progress of the school. Under the leadership of president, Mary Marchese, vice-president William Tabor, secretary, Barbara Howie, and treasurer, Melvin Wrubel, the group con- sists of the presidents of each class, representatives of each class, and representatives of the major clubs in -COUNCIL the school. The faculty advisors were Miss Armstrong and Mr. Sullivan. The sale of cafeteria dancing tickets was very suc- cessful again this year and many new popular records were added to our supply. The council sponsored char- tered buses to the football games and also secured the movies used after Mid-year and Final exams. Plans were also made to organize an assembly committee. -BARBARA Howie, Secretary SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE A new organization, the Scholarship Committee, had been formed this year for the first time. The com- mitte is made up of one representative from every club and organization in the school. The aim of this com- mittee is to raise a sum of money in order to help some person in the senior class to obtain a higher education in any field he chooses. The money is raised by each organization in the school undertaking some money- making project. The officers of this club are: Co-chair- men, Elaine Holmes, Lily Mankeg Treasurer, Raymond Gardenerg Secretary, jean Milos. -JEAN MILOS, Secretary Q A in 'Wu A .. SOCK and BUSKIN CLUB The Sock and Buskin Club began its year's activities last September by electing the fol- lowing officers: President, Roger Muller, Vice-President, john Pattersong Secretary, Rose- marie Wirthg and Treasurer, Judy Cassidy. Miss Andrews and Miss Taylor were the club's advisors again this year. The presentation of the annual major production was the first project undertaken by the club members. This year's play was the three-act mystery-comedy Home Sweet Homicide by Ann Reynolds, adapted from the book by Craig Rice. Presented on November 25 to an enthusiastic audience, the play made a large increase in the club treasury. Part of the pro- ceeds were used to purchase a recording machine as the club's gift to the school. On December 22nd club members gathered in the gymnasium to pack baskets of food to provide Christmas dinners for a number of needy Middletown families. The food had been brought in by students of the entire school in cooperation with the club project, and the club members who assisted felt gratified that they had done something for people less fortunate than themselves. During the remainder of the school year, the club had several informative social meet- ings, including a speaker and a program consisting of one-act plays. Sock and Buskin has been, is, and always will be a club useful to Wilson-useful both in the social and recreational activities it provides for her students and in its valuable and lasting gifts to the school. -ROSEMARIE WIRTH, Secretary BAND and BAND COUNCIL 'Welcoming all new members into its ranks early in the fall, the band began to prepare for a busy year. Their first engagements took them to the Durham Fair and to many football fields, also to East Hampton High School for a special concert. Hard, daily work was begun in preparation for the Annual State and New England Music Festivals. Traveling on May 15th to Danbury and on May 21st to New Hampshire to attend the contest. The band sponsored the Hello Dance, Sports Dance, Mardi Gras, and paper drives during the course of the year. The officers for the year 1947-1948 were: Captain, M. Wrubel, First Lieutenant, R. Wirth, Master Sergeant, E. Malcarneg Sergeants, R. Bengsten, D. Mantel, Corporals, M. Didato, L. Burleson, R. Dzialo, F. Mantel, D. Brazos, A. Nicholsg Quartermaster, H, Otfi- noskig Drum Major, M. Marcheseg Assistant Drum Major, J. Kensel. A very successful year was completed with the aid of Miss joan Hassett, the faculty advisor, and of Mr. Frank Ford, the band director. -MARY MARCHESB, Secretary. V' h I SENIOR GIRLS' GLEE CLUB And JUNIOR GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Senior Girls' Glee Club has had a very active and successful year under the fol- lowing off1cers: President, Eleanor DeMaleg Secretary, Rossella Wilcox, Treasurer, Mary Roth, Librarian, jenny jarzabek, Student Council Representative, Joyce Byloff. Blouses were purchased for each member of the club, and the annual square dance was put on in January. Many thanks to Miss Warner for trying to keep us all in tune. Also under the direction of Miss Warner is the junior Girls' Glee Club, an organization of about ninety members from the eighth and ninth grades. They are a very enthusiastic group, and Miss Warner is very pleased with the results. Their first appearance was at the Christmas assembly. Astrid Bensen is accompanist. un Sl BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club is under the direction of Miss Frances Warner. The membership of the club consists of Sophomores, juniors, and Seniors. We have done most of our numbers in four part harmony. At Christ- mas time the Glee Clubs put on an assembly. The high- light of the assembly was, T'was The Night Before Christmas, which was made popular by Fred Waring. The boys have acquired a great deal of knowledge about choral music, and the songs we select to sing are works we enjoy doing. The second perfect of the year was the Spring Concert. -GEORGE DAVIS. GIRLS Shortly after school reopened, the Woodrow Wil- son Girls' Club invited all girls in the senior high school to the annual Open House. The following week 170 girls enrolled as members. The officers for the year were: President, Betty Hip- pler, Vice-President, janet Grishkat, Secretary, Mary Anne Bacon, and Treasurer, Jacqueline Vestal. The executive board consisted of the four officers and two representatives from each class. The representatives were: Seniors, Roberta Moore, Rosella Wilcox, Juniors, Theresa jascot, Claire Holmes, Sophomores, Dolores Todeschini, Lois Buckman, Freshmen, Patsy Howie, janet Halyburton. CLUB The faculty advisors were: The Misses Alice and Helen Dempsey, joan Hassett, and Louise Facius. To make it possible for every girl to take part in the various programs, the board appointed each girl to a committee and chose a chairman. This plan gives all members an opportunity to be active and takes much of the responsibility from the board. During the year the girls enjoyed many interesting programs. These included: a talk by Dr. McLeod on the opportunities open for girls in the field of nursing, a Christmas party, Boy-Girl Night, a theatre party, the annual Spring Formal, Home-Talent Night, and others. -MARY ANNE BAcoN. THE MARGRAY Our school paper has set several precedents this year, and has been most successful when taken from the literary standpoint. First of all, the paper was enlarged to six pages, a move which also necessitated a price increase. Then the editors began a campaign to improve the literary stand- ard of the paper. A change was soon noticeable in that the material was more carefully written, the news was more up-to-date, and the feature department was con- siderably enlarged. The subscription campaign was most successful. In the early part of December, the Margray spon- sored a square-dance, The Candy Stick Twirl, to help raise more money for the paper. Because of a sudden snowstorm, the dance was not as successful as the staff had hoped it would be, but all those who attended it enjoyed themselves immensely. The co-editors hope that in the future the Margray will sponsor a dance every year as part of its year's activities. Barbara DePaul and Betty Hippler, the co-editors, George Williams, the news editor, Rosemarie Wirth, the feature editor, Jean Milos, the advertising managerg and Myron Smith, the business manager feel Well- pleased with the Margray staff's achievement this year. This achievement, however, would not have been pos- sible without the guidance of their advisor, Mr. Capen. AUDIO-VISION CLUB The Audio-Vision Club is made up of students from all four classes. At present' there are approxi- mately 20 members. The ollicers of the club are: President, George Williams, Vice-President, Ted Thompsong Secretary- Treasurer, Tom Hoops, Student Council Representa- tive, Leo Zeillerg Advisory Council Representative, Robert Vigeant, This club has complete responsibility for the expen- sive motion picture equipment which belongs to the school. All movies and other visual aids are handled by this group. An opportunity to learn the operation of motion picture equipment is thus provided for inter- ested students. -THoMAs Hoops, Secremry. LEST WE FORGET September 7-The first day of our last school year at Wilson, when some rejoiced and others mourned the fact that there were only 180 days more to go. September 12-More surprised than any of us was Bennett Wrubel when he walked off with a new Gruen whistwatch as first prize in the Professor Quiz contest. September 15-A day that seniors will long remember, for it marks the addition of Earl Waugh to our noble class. September 27-After three years of construction, our War Memorial was dedicated in an impressive ceremony. October 25-The M.H.S.-Wilson game. We certainly showed the town that we Could hold our own despite all odds. Score-6-6. October 27-The first senior class party. We'll never forget those sack races and Ralph Hubbards harmonica. November 12-13--For two days we hid our bubble gum and closed our locker doors while the Evaluation Committee evaluated. It was worth it. November 21--Lasses invited their partners to the first formal of the year, the Girls' Sports Club Dance. November 25-The memorable night of Home Sweet Homicide -Practically an all- senior play! V December 6-The Football Banquet, when our gridiron heroes were awarded their hard- earned letters and numerals. December 9-Roger Muller took off for sunny Mississippi while the rest of us dug in for a long, hard winter. December l7-The Cercle Francais was organized, a product of the resources and energy of Miss Gregg, that stalwart, red-haired young woman who taught even Dan Hayes to say Bon jour. January 5-Senior pictures were due, but did you ever see such a large group of people at the photographers before as the gang of seniors who had their pictures taken just under the deadline? january 19-That second senior party, at which Seb Russo and Art Biellield entertained us with their delightful dancing. January 22-The day that Mr. Atkinson had a piece of Dot Mantel's birthday cake down at second cafe. Was Dotty ever thrilled! February 6-That night of nights, the junior Prom! 'Nuff said. February 9-Mardi Gras! A night of hilarity we'll long remember-especially the Rockettes. janet Coleman made a lovely Queen, and Bill Zisk as King-ahh-h-h! March ll-The biggest event since the bloomer days, when our faculty again proved themselves the best sports we've ever seen. March 22-Our last senior party. These get-togethers have provided us with wonderful memories to take out and look over years hence. April 9-Another night when the girls could shine in their lovely spring gowns-The Girls' Club Formal. May 22-24-The band trip to the Music Festival at Hampton Beach. More fun could never be packed into three days. May 28-Our own Senior Ball. june 15--A day full of fun-the Senior Picnic. june 18-Graduation. So long, well-loved halls. As men and women of tomorrow, may we prove worthy of your tradition. 52 LJ J C X J X X I I N-M Num VMMAMQ-.i.-NLM-'f-AIM P 0 R T S 1, --.Jul FOOTBALL Closing their campaign with a seasonal record of four wins, two defeats and one tie, the Woodrow Wil- son Wildcats had another successful year on the grid- iron under the leadership of Coach Edward Collins and Assistant Coach Richard Nason. The team started its season in fine style by beating Robert Fitch, Lewis and East Hartford. Then its ten game winning streak, which included the undefeated season of 1946, was broken by Milford-the score, 15-6. Bouncing back from this upset by Milford, the Wildcats stubbornly fought their highly favored local rivals, the Middletown Tigers to a 6-6 deadlock. After being beaten 45-7 by Plainville, class B cham- pions, the Wildcats closed their season wtih an impres- sive 26-13 win over Meriden. The following Senior lettermen played their final game of ball under the school colors: Captain Seb Russo, Art Bonnier, Art Bielefield, Charlie Burkhart, Bob Collomore, Cy Fowler, Ed Krol, Bill Pearson, Ernie Termine, Carl Tirone, and joe Warzecha. This season the Wilson j.V. team had a record of one win and three defeats. The members of the team were awarded class numerals. After the season was over, a banquet was held in the school gymnasium in honor of the 1947 team. Coach J. O. Christian of the University of Connecticut was the principal speaker. Good work fellows and good luck on the college gridiron. BASKETBALL An aggresive Wilson team handicapped by lack of height and experience fought its way through one of the toughest schedules ever faced by the Wildcats. In spite of its size and inexperience, the team, although outscored was never outfought as it faced some of the top class B schools including: Wilcox Tech, Windsor, Plainville, Lyman Hall, and Middletown. Coach Sullivan's team included only three seniors, Frank Melzmuf, George Hurlburt, and Art Bielefield. Harry Burgess, Phil Burgess, Bernie Pacholski, Tom Murphy and jackie O'Connor along with many other promising freshmen and sophomores rounded out the squad. The services of Captain Harry Burgess were lost to the team near the close of the season, and Frank Melz- muf was elected the new captain. Those receiving their varsity awards include: Cap- tain Frank Melzmuf, Art Bielefield, George Hurlburt, Bernie Pacholski, Phil Burgess, Jack O'Connor, Dave Bauer, Ed Driscoll, Tom Murphy and Ernie Sutkow- ski. M30 BASEBALL The 1947 baseball team was one of the best teams to be turned out by Wilson under the leadership of Coach Edward Collins. The team, led by its captain, Bill Schneck, captured the Central Valley Championship and ended its season with a season record of 10 wins and 3 defeats. The pitching staff was built around its two veteran hurlers, Marv Hagel and Bill Howie. The leading hit- ters of the club were Bill Howie, Bob Wamester, Bud Cotter and Harry Burgess. One of the highlights of the season was a one hit, 2-1 win over Meriden pitched by Hagel. In the final game the Wildcats defeated Middletown by a score of l 3-1 1, Although at this writing candidates have not been called, this year's team will be built around the fol- lowing returning lettermen: Captain-elect, Jim Speight, Warren Melien, Harry Burgess, and Phil Bur- gess. Another tough schedule is slated this season for the Wildcats. They have scheduled games with Meri- den, Windsor, Plainville, Middletown, Durham, and Wethersfield. TRACK The 1947 track team under the leadership of its captain Jake Salafia, and coach, Mr. Miller, although not successful at the start, finished their season by defeating Plainville and Wetherfield in the Central Valley Championship meet to become' Central Valley Champions. At the Conn. Relays held at Storrs, the team won the two mile relay and the discus throw, placed third in the high jump and medley relay, and placed fourth in the javelin throw and the 880 and 440 relays. At the State outdoor meet at Yale the team took fourth place, winning the mile, 880, and broad jump events. A new school record in the javelin throw was set by Johnny Nedza with a throw of 156 feet 7 inches. K ly lg As this goes to press the 1948 Wilson Track team, under its new coach Jim Sullivan, will be built around a nucleus consisting of Captain Bennett Wrubel, Art Bielef1eld,'Horatio Strothers, Clarence Riley, Walter Bielicki, Ev Johnson, Tom Murphy, Joe Pagano, and Bob Zalis. Another tough season is in store for the Wildcats as they have scheduled dual meets with, Wethersfield, Middletown, Ellsworth, Plainville, and Southington. The Wildcats will also participate in the State Indoor meet at Choate, the Hartford Invitation meet, the Conn. Relay at Storrs. The State Outdoor meet at Yale and will close their season with the Central Valley Championship meet. T' M -L W. ,. N- . if VARSITY CLUB The purpose of the Varsity Club is to foster and promote the spirt of true sportsmanship among the boys at Wcbodrcuw Wilstvn High School. ln order to be eligible for membership, a boy must earn a varsity let- ter. The ofiicers for 1947-1948 were: President, Seb Russog Vice-President, Greg Tierney, Secretary, Ben- nett Wrubelg Treasurer, Arthur Bielefield. The student advisory council representative was Arthur Bonnier. The faculty advisor was Mr. Miller, A Spring Dance was held in April. The profit from the dance went towards emblems to be awarded to the seniors. This year each member of the Varsity Club pur- chased sweaters to set them apart from the rest of the students. -BENNETT WRUBEL, Secretary BOYS' RIFLE CLUB The Woodrow Wilson Boys' junior Rifle Club is a revival of a similar club that was quite active during the war years. Its aims are to promote rifle marksman- ship and safety. The club is affiliated with the National Rifle Association, and it intends to engage other local rifle clubs in matches. It is hoped that awards in the form of athletic letters or numerals can be awarded for team members who qualify. At the present time membership is limited somewhat by existing facilities. The club meets weekly, either at the school range or the Middlefield Range. Mr. Champagne acts as instructor. The ofiicers for the year 1947-1948 are: President, Justin Stricklandg Vice-President, Charles Lyman, Executive Officer, James MacLeodg Secretary, Ralph Moody, Treasurer, Philip Reilly. . K 3 3 i BASKETBALL CLUB Basketball rates high in sports among the girls at Wilson. Evidence of this is shown by its ninety mem- bers. Heading them are the following officers: Presi- dent, Caroline Laczakg Vice-President, Dorothy Man- tel, Secretary, jean Kenselg and Treasurer, Lucy Hat- rington. ' Mrs. Rand served as faculty advisor and taught the girls many valuable fundamentals helping them to acquire skill in playing good basketball. The girls prac- ticed constantly and improved considerably. Unlike boys' basketball, guards cannot score and only half of the court can be used. Tournaments started early in January after pre- liminary sctimmages, and the winning class had their name engraved on the basketball trophy. The practice which the girls have had will be bene- ficial in later years, whether they join teams after grad- uation or merely from the standpoint of the simple pleasure obtained through an understanding of the game. -.r L 5 Y Lu N' BADMINTON CLUB If anyone wandered into the gym any Tuesday afternoon during the fall and spring months, all one would see would be birdies flying over the nets. In addition to gaining pleasure from just playing, the girls were shown the fundamentals of the game, such as using correct serves, strokes and how to handle the, racket effectively. Officers for the year were: President, Rosemarie Wirth, Vice-President, Eleanor DeMaleg Secretary, Barbara Birdseyg and Treasurer, Connie Pirruccio, with Mrs. Rand as faculty advisor. During May a single and a doubles tournament was held with many participating. All members have taken this sport seriously and have benefited both physically and mentally. MAJO Throughout the school year the Majorettes have proved to the student body, faculty, and outside spec- tators, their ability in fine twirling, precision in tim- ing, and marching. They have added color and vivacity to all football and basketball games, Officers for the year were as follows: President, Q D ETTES Lily Mankeg Vice-President, Eileen Flynn, Secretary, Gloria Botti, and Treasurer, Bernice Sambor. Miss Alice Dempsey, faculty advisor of the club, gave much helpful guidance and Major Harvey excel- lent instruction. 069 48 155 l9 sw' SWIMMING CLUB The Swimming Club is an active affiliated club of the Sports' Club. The members met every Monday and Thursday at the Y and were required to swim an hour, to swim the length of the pool, to perform a racing dive and a regular dive. Because of the strict qualifications that the members had to meet, member- ship was limited. Officers for the year were: President, Barbara Howie, Vice-President, Marion Piatekg Secretary, Delores Todeschinig and Treasurer, Dorothy Mantel. Faculty advisor for the club was Miss Phyllis Gregg. The interest which these girls have shown in this club will no doubt benefit them in future years. Good luck, future life savers of America! J' 'Tr' cal 2? ,,, ' Q t a lf' X ml ,WF .,,, ti- , is-'J - WM , aff: W' 4 . CHEERLEADERS What would a football or basketball game be with- out cheerleaders? Without a doubt they do their utmost to add spirit to any game, and have gained the whole-hearted support of both the student body and the faculty. All girls at Wilson are conscious of this fact and are eligible for cheerleading. Tryouts are held in the spring. The girls whom the judges think are best suited become cheerleaders. In June the following officers were elected: Barbara Howie, President, Shirley Plante, Vice-President, janet Coleman, Secretary, and Elaine Holmes, Treasurer. Elsie Spenle was elected manager and her job was to reserve seats at all home games, in addition to coping with any unexpected emergency. Betty Lewis left Wilson at the beginning of the basketball season to make her permanent residence in Long Island. Betty was greatly missed by all, as she was one of the best cheerleaders. Claire Holmes was elected as her alternate. Of the eleven members, plus the manager, there are seven seniors who will not be back next year. Those cheerleaders are: Barbara Howie, janet Coleman, Shir- ley Plante, Elaine Holmes, Roberta Moore, Nancy Proper, Betty Lewis, and Elsie Spenle. We wish them the best of luck, and to Claire Holmes, Dolores Todes- china, jane Nichols, and Gertrude Kowal, we say, Keep up Wilson's spirit! I Q if s we -s ' 1 , i, - ai ,f , , '.... BOWLING CLUB The Bowling Club was one of the largest affiliated clubs this year having 115 members. Officers for the year were: Jenny Jarzabek, President, Beverly Maine, Vice-President, janet Grishkat, Secretary, and Gloria Botti, Treasurer. Each Monday, on alternate weeks, the Freshmen and Sophomores met with Mrs. Gertrude McGuire as their advisor and the juniors and Seniors with Miss Helen Dempsey. As in previous years, the club was fortunate to be able to bowl at the Y alleys. On January Zlst a Bowling Playday was held and schools from surrounding towns participated. Mem- bers of the Bowling Club served as hostesses. A suc- cessful year was completed by having inter-class tourn- aments, and many have gained sufficient skill and have become average high-school bowlers. Proof of this was shown by the large number of girls in the Hun- dred's Club which is composed of girls who have scored a hundred points or more. 1-un-4 'BZ' 945' dv UQQIISWU GIRLS' RIFLE CLUB The Rifle Club is the only club that has outside competition. Although it is a comparatively small club, it is quite active. The girls shoot at the Middlefield Rifle Range once a week and also attend the Connecticut State Rifle Meet in New Haven. ln addition the club proves its merit by holding matches with rifle clubs of other schools. Officers of the club were as follows: Betty Hippler, President, Jean White, Vice-President, Barbara Story, Secretaryg and Joyce Byloff, Treasurer. Mrs. Rand served as a faculty advisor. RIDING CLUB This club of ten members is probably the most unusual of all the clubs. Some members have their own horses while others hire their horses from local stables, with instruction being given by Isabel Kelsey, Barbara Blatchley, and Mary Ann Bacon. Although the activities of the club were hampered by cold weather, regular meetings were held, and plans made for a Field Day in the spring. The officers for the year were as follows: President, Isabel Kelseyg Vice-President, Barbara Ostg Secretary, Jean Blatchleyg and Treasurer, Rosella Vfilcox. Faculty advisor for this club was Miss Virginia Gilbert. Q W- BECAUSE THEY' MADE US 64 WE WORKED A J ,if fi ,a-- .,., ,, k E P AXE? a f ,Z 11' W4 Sgi ff 5 9 I ,, P , 3 sh M' Ab' Q , X ? .2 . Iv , n - - V , ? ms 1 gf fz ME .. , T ' p 30+ E 161 A . 1 -w if ,. 4, V i N1 if EEE 'iq , Vg . 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