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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

a l nui 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. itlatcr Thy spirit thou hast given In field 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. WaOBROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL mirCLLTOWN. CONNECTICUT DEDICATION TO MR. GRANT, who has unobtrusively worked with and for us and those who have gone before through Wilson's many years, we gratefully dedicate our Saga, hoping that in coming years this book will pleasantly remind him of us and us of him. THE CLASS OF 1953 4 FACULTY Mr. Van Buren Moody Mr. Chauncey Copeland Mrs. Phyllis Atwood Mr. Walter Akerley Mr. Russell Capen Mrs. Elma Carreer Mr. Arnold Cawley Mr. Francis Champagne Mrs. Rita Ciccarillo Mr. Edward Collins Miss Elizabeth D'Avilla Miss Alice Dempsey Miss Helen Dempsey Mr. William Ealahan Miss Louise Facius Mr. Frank Lord Miss Thelma Friedrich Miss M. Virginia Gilbert Miss Gladys Glidden Mr. George Grant Mr. Robert Harris Mrs. Florence Kerr Miss Ruth Lawrence Mr. Leonard Lord Mrs. E. MacDonald Mr. James MacDonald Mrs. Marthers Mrs. Lois McCabe Mr. R. Kenneth McCabe Mr. Eugene McCarthy Mrs. Gertrude McGuire Mr. Milton Miller Mr. Carl Pickering Miss Anne Pickett Mrs. Dorothy Priest Miss Betsy Rak Mrs. Ida Rand Mrs. Margaret’ Roth Miss Ella Rufleth Miss Linda Rufleth Miss Elizabeth Schram Mr. Clement Shaw Mrs. Alice Short Mr. Melvin Stone Mr. Herbert Straub Mr. James Sullivan Miss Edith Taylor Miss Ardith Todd Mr. Wallace Travers Miss Frances Warner Mrs. Mildred White Mrs. Nancy Wilcox 5 SAGA STAFF EDITORS IN CHIEF David Unger Elaine Wilson LITERARY EDITORS David Conroy Elizabeth Milardo Diane Daniels Ruth Wrubel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Patricia Annino William Crusberg Patricia DeFrance BUSINESS MANAGER Stephen Gunter ART EDITORS Mary Ann Kuiaski Louise Landell Camille Salonia SPORTS EDITORS Stanley Czuba Anna Mrozowski ADVERTISING MANAGERS Eileen Barry Charles Chafee Eileen Prue Richard Seagrave Anna Mae Siecienski Betty Trepanier CIRCULATION MANAGERS Carolyn Bielefield Patricia Kavanagh Nancy Abraham Marie Brainard Janet Lis Gladys Kelsey Jean Macala Victoria Wolak TYPING EDITORS Elaine Mcrgel Irene Sajek Theresa Skarb 6 CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary ....... T reasurer Student Council Representative David Conroy Patricia Defrance Patricia Annino Stephen Gunter Joan Calhoun 8 NANCY ABRAHAM Abe Very shy — sweet — amiable Ambition: To get aboard the US.S. Parodius Student Government. Major- ettes. Girls' Club. Girls' Glee Club. Girls' Sport Club ANGELA PATRICIA ANNINO Pat Vivat ions — laughing — carefree Ambition: To be happy and to make my friends happy Senior Class Secretary, Sopho- more Class Vice-President, Cheer- leaders' Secretary 52, French Club Secretary 53, Cheerleaders’ Treasurer 53, Girls' Sports Club Vice - President '52, Executive Cabinet, Study Hall Chairman, Traffic Squad, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Mixed Ensemble. Margray, Girls’ Club. Girls' Sports Club, Saga. Junior Honor Society, National Senior Honor Society ROBERT BA1SSELAIT Bob” Shy — cheerful — quiet Ambition: Proprietor of a truck- ing business Student Government EILEEN BARRY Gay — conscientious — cheerful Ambition: Nurse Spanish Club President 53, Student Government. Traffic Squad. Scholarship Committee, Nominating Committee '53, Fren- ch Club, Girls' Club, Latin Club, Senior Choir, Girls' Glee Club, Saga. National Senior Honor So- ciety JOSEPH BENESZEWSKI Joe Jovial — patient — dry humor Ambition: Airplane mechanic Student Government. Cafe Squad, Margray, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club CAROLE BENGSTON Carole Full of fun — likeable — easy- going Ambition: To be a Wave Student Government, Traffic Squad, Margray, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club. JOAN BERNSTEN Joanie Quiet — gentle — modest Ambition: Art School Student Government, Girls' Club, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club CAROLYN K. BIELEF1ELD Beetle Fun-loving — capable — athletic Ambition: Nurse Student Government, Traffic Squad, Table Leader, Margray Business Manager ’53. Freshman Nominating Committee. Saga, Latin Club, Girls' Club, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Cheerleaders, Girls' Sports Club Board, Junior Honor Society HELGE KURT BIRK Blond ie Studious — mischievous — friendly Ambition: College Student Government CAROL BISHOP Candi” Soft-spoken — thoughtful — kind-hearted Ambition: Nursing Career Student Government, Girls’ Club, Girls' Sports Club. MARIE BRAINARD Honey” Competent — loyal — sense of humor Ambition: Secretary Student Government, Cafe Squad, Table Leader, Girls' Club, Girls’ Sports Club, Saga CHRISTINA BRANNACK Chris Energetic — good-natured — hard-working Ambition: Air Force Student Government. Table Leader, Girls’ Club, Girls’ Sports Club PETER BRODEUR ’’Peanuts’’ Comical — witty — dartng Ambition To date all girls in Wilson before graduation Student Government, Sock ’n Buskin ELINOR BROWN Murphy Good-natured — industrious — deserving Ambition: To join the Armed Forces — Marines Student Government, Girls' Sports Club WILLIAM DIETRICH BROWN, III Wild Bill Comical — happy — easy- going Ambition: Forestry School Student Government, Table Leader RONALD BURLESON ’Ronie Intellectual — capable — fun-loving Ambition: Photographer Student Government, Table Leader, Mixed Ensemble, Har moneers. Boys' Quartet VERNON BURR Vern Quiet — agreeable — nice Ambition: To live long to make money Student Government JEREMY JAMES BUTTERWORTH ’Butterbair Bold — lively — joking Ambition: To stay out of the Army Student Government, Cafe Squad, Basketball JOAN ESTHER CALHOUN Joanie Wonderful disposition — good friend — well-Iiked Ambition: Teacher Representative of Senior, Sop- homore, and Freshman Classes to Student Council, Student Council Secretary 53, Girls’ Sports Club Treasurer ’53. Seni- or, Junior, and Sophomore Nom- inating Committee, French Club, Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Table Leader, Junior Class Ring Committee, Girls Club, Girls’ Glee Club MARIANNE CARBO Mimi Cooperative — talkative — studious Ambition: History Teacher Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, UNESCO Club President ’52 and '53, Margray News Editor '53, Spanish Club Program Chairman '53, Sock 'n Buskin, Girls’ Octet, Mixed En- semble, Girls' Glee Club, Senior Choir, Girls Sports Club CHARLOTTE CARLSON Legs Witty — noisy — comical Ambition: Waves Student Government, Major- ettes, Margray, Freshman Girls Glee Club, Girls’ Club, Girls Sports Club STANLEY EDWARD CASPER Cass Clown — Noisy — generous Ambition: United States Mer- chant Marine Corps Student Government. Sock n Buskin, Boys' Bowling Club, Football CHARLES CHAFEE Chick Good artist — witty — good-looking Ambition: Pharmacy Student Government, Scholar- ship Committee. Traffic Squad, Table Leader. Sophomore Nomi- nating Committee, Harmonecrs, Mixed Ensemble, Boys' Glee Club, Saga. Margray, Presiden- tial League, Bowling Club ANNA MAY COHEN Ann Pretty — industrious — likable Ambition: Social Worker Head Majorette 53, Major- ette Council, Margray, Girls Club, Senior Choir, Girls' Sports Club, National Senior Honor So- ciety MARY ELLEN COLEMAN Mary Ellen Sincere — merry — dimpled smile Ambition: To be happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise Freshman Class Secretary, Stu- dent Government, Study Hall Chairman, Margray, Advisory Council, Girls' Club, Girls' Club Board. Girls' Sports Club MILLARD COLLINS Mil Quiet — easygoing — likable Ambition: Mechanic Student Government DAVID MICHAEL CONROY Dave Versatile — popular — handsome Ambition: Technical Engineering Consultant Senior Class President, Fresh- man Class President, Student Government, Executive Cabinet, Advisory Board, Student Coun- cil, Assembly Committee Study Hall Chairman, Nominating Committee 50 and '53, Latin Club, Margray, Unesco Club Vice- President 53, Margray Advisory Council, Golf Club, Bowling Club, Baseball. Basketball, Saga Literary Editor, Junior Honor So- ciety, National Senior Honor So- ciety LOUIS DANIEL CORNEROLI Lou Daring — likable — willing Ambition: To go to New York to marry a beautiful, rich girl Student Government, Cafe Squad, Table Leader, Varsity Club, Football, Basketball Base- ball JUDITH JANE CORNWALL Judy Witty — friendly — light- hearted Ambition: To be happy Student Government, Traffic Squad, Cheerleaders' Representa - tive to Student Council '53, French Club. Margray, Latin Club, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club, Girls’ Glee Club WILLIAM CRUSBERG Bill Joking — willing — versatile Ambition: Coach Junior Class President, Sopho- more Class President, Student Government, Advisory Board Di- rector '53, Intermediate Board, Cafe Squad, Study Hall Chair- man. Table Leader, Spohomore Nominating Committee Basket- bal. Baseball. Track, Football Co- captain '53 STANLEY JOHN CZUBA Stash Musical — congenial — sunny disposition Ambition: To be Benny Good- man II Student Government, Scholar- ship Committee, Junior Nomina- ting Committee, Senior Nomina- ting Committee. Band. Captain of Band Council '5 . Track, Basket- ball, Junior Honor Society WILLIAM WALSH DALEY Bill” Witty — friendly — happy-go- lucky Ambition: To see the Dodgers win a World Series Sophomore Class Treasurer, Latin Club Treasurer 51, Student Government, Margray Sports Edi- tor ‘51 and '52, Margray Editor 53, Bowling Club, Golf Club, Baseball, Junior Honor Society, National Senior Honor Society DIANA MAE DANIELS Dee Dee Vivacious — friendly — modest Ambition: To be happy Girls' Club President '53, French Club President 53, Maj- orettes Secretary '53, Represen- tative to Majorette Council '52, Student Government, Traffic Squad, Scholarship Committee, Sophomore Nominating Commit- tee, Margray, Sock'n Buskin. Lat- in Club, Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Ensemble, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Girls’ Sports Club. Saga Literary Editor, Junior Honor Society, National Senior Honor Society JANET CATHERINE DAY Janet Industrious — companiahle — loyal Ambition: Primary school teacher Student Government, French Club, Girls’ Club, Girls’ Sports Club PATRICIA LOUISE DEFRANCE Pat Dependable — pretty eyes — cheerful Ambition) Private Secretary Senior Class Vice-President, Junior Class Secretary, Sophomore Class Secretary, Vice-President of Girls' Club 52, Girls' Club Sec- retary '53, Student Council. Ad- visory Board, Executive Cabinet, Study Hall Captain. Traffic Squad, Freshman Nominating Commit- tee, Girls’ Sports Club Secretary '53, Margray, Saga, Junior Hon- or Society, National Senior Hon- or Society GAIL HELEN DITTMAN Gail Cute — peppy — flirtatious Ambition. College Student Government. Advisory Board, Study Hall Chairman, Table Leader, Traffic Squad, Freshman Nominating Commit- tee, French Club. Girls' Club. Cheerleaders. Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Ensemble, Girls' Sports .Club ELEANOR DONHUE Doni Soft-spoken — tactful — loyal Companion Ambition: To travel Student Government, Traffic Squad, Margray, Girls' Club, Girls’ Sports Club BERNARD DUDEK Bernie Quiet — nice — athletic Student Government, Table Leader. Traffic Squad. Track Squad Co-captain ‘53, National Athletic Scholarship Society ELIZABETH DYER Bette Vivacious — athletic — carefree Ambition: Teacher Student Government, Scholar- ship Committee President '53, Executive Cabinet, Traffic Squad, Table Leader. Cheerleader's Vice- president and Treasurer 52, Head Cheerleader ’53, French Club Treasurer '53, Spanish Club, Mar- gray, Freshman Nominating Com- mittee, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club, Girls Octet, Mixed En- semble, Girls' Glee Club CAROLE ANNE EDDY Carole Quiet — good sport — interesting Ambition: College French Club, Latin Club, Seni or Choir, Girls’ Sports Club FRANCES MARY EDWARDS Dutchy Good actress — shy — quiet Ambition: Hairdresser Student Government, Table Leader, Sock'n Buskin Major Pro- duction '52, Girls’ Glee Club, Senior Choir, Girls' Club. Girls' Sports Club GLADYS LEOLA ETHERIDGE Glad' Good cook — gay — good not u red Ambition: Telephone Operator Student Government, Girls’ Sports Club. Girls’ Club. Senior Choir RONALD FEITEL Hot Rod ’ Lively — happy-go-lucky — agreeable Ambition: Navy mechanic Student Government. Cafe Squad. Table Leader, Track CHARLES GERALD FERRARA 'Chuck” Enjoys life — popular — considerate Ambition: Commercial artist Student Government CAROLE ANN FREDERICK Carole” Cute — petite — amiable Ambition: Secretary Majorettes, Girls' Club. Fresh- man Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Spons Club STEPHEN ZALMAN GUNTER Steve” Industrious — intellectual — studious Ambition: Signal Corps Junior and Senior Class Trea- surer, Audio Vision Club Secre- tary '53, National Senior Honor Society President '53, Student Government, Executive Cabinet, Advisory Board, Student Coun- cil. Study Hall Chairman. Sopho- more Nominating Committee, French Club, Track Manager, Saga Business Manager. Boys’ State, Junior Honor Society ONA HAZEL GUSTAFSON Peanuts Diminutive — artistic — likable Ambition: Art school Girls' Sports Club, Girls’ Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Ensem- ble. Senior Choir, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club ROSAMOND ANN HARVEY Roz Gay — mimic — happy Ambition: Author Majorettes. Girls' Club. Girls' Sports Club, Student Govern- ment, Table Leader SUE HECKER Suzie-Q Noisy — jovial — practical Ambition: Interior decorator Student Government. Spanish Club. Sock'n Buskin, Girls’ Club, Girls’ Sports Club JEAN HICKINBOTTOM Subtle u it — happy-go-lucky — resourceful Ambition: Nurse Student Government. Traffic Squad. Table Leader. Senior Choir. Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club MARCIA HOFHER Marsh Sparkling eyes — helpful — considerate Ambition: Colege Student Government, Girls’ Club, Girls' Sports Club French Club, Latin Club, Senior Choir ROBERT JAGODA • Jigger Tall — friendly — athletic Ambition: U. S. Navy Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Cafe Squad, Base- ball, Football, Basketball Captain '53 JOSEPH JAY Joey Tall — dark — handsome Ambition: Professional Baseball player Student Government, Table Leader, Baseball. Football STEPHEN G BURR JECUSCO Doc Good photographer — ambitious —-lively Ambition: Agricultural engin- eer Student Government, Band MILTON FLOYD JOHNSON Milt Good-natured — ambitious — merry Ambition. To have an amateur radio station Student Government, Cafe Squad, Table Leader. Track WILLIAM KACZENSKI Bill Lively — humorous — likable Ambition: To get a lot of fun from life Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Track JOSEPH KALISZ Joe Nonchalant — sports minded — congenial Ambition: Nigthclub owner Student Government, Cafe Squad. Boys' Rifle Club, Boys’ Bowling Club PATRICIA ANNE KAVANAGH Pat Laughing — unpredictable — friendly Ambition: Social worker Student Government, Execu- tive Cabinet, Advisory Board Secretary '51, Traffic Squad, Table Leader, Scholarship Com- mittee, Student Council, Latin Club Vice-president '51, Girls’ Club Secretary '53, Nominating Committee '51 and '52, Major- ettes, Margray, Saga, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Ensemble, Girls’ Octet, Girls' Glee Club, French Club, Girls' Sports Club, National Senior Honor Society GLADYS ARLINE KELSEY Gladys Reliable — thoughtful — companionable Ambition: Private Secretary Student Government, Junior and Senior Nominating Commit- tee, Saga, Girls' Club, Girls’ Club Board '53, Girls’ Sports Club, Girls' Sports Club Board '53, Junior Honor Society, Na- tional Senior Honor Society JOHN KING Jackie Smiling — likable — happy Ambition: To major in refrigera- tion Student Government, Study Hall Chairman. Table Leader, Cafe Squad, Basketball STANLEY KOKOSZKA Stosh Br ill tant — good-natured — quiet Ambition: To become an engin- eer Student Government, Senior Nominating Committee, Track, National Senior Honor Society DOROTHY ANNE KOWAL ‘Dot ’ Venatile — popular — sparkling Ambition: College—Social wel- fare worker Student Government. Director of Student Council 53. Executive Cabinet, Student Council Secre- tary '52, Intermediate Board, Study Hall Chairman, Traffic Squad, Table Leader, Girls' Sports Club President '53, Elections' ‘Committee '52, Girls' Sports Club Board. Nominating Com- mittee '51, Margray, Sock'n Bus- kin. French Club. Spanish Club, Girls' Club, Girls' State—Sena- tor, Cheerleaders' Representative to Student Council '52, Girls' Glee Club, DAR award CAROLINE ELAINE KUTZNER Kay Quiet — sweet — beautiful clothes Ambition: Home Economics Student Government, Traffic Squad, Band Council, Band, Girls' Club, Girls' Spons Club, National Senior Honor Society LOUISE LANDELL Weegie Sweet smile — happy — industrious Student Government, Table Leader, Saga, Girls' Spons Club I DOROTHY G. KOWALSKI Dottie Happy — vigorous — unassuming Ambition: To get married Student Government, Table Leader. Girls’ Spons Club, Girls’ Club, Girls' Glee Club ROY KRIEGER Roy” Placid — casual — unhurried Ambition: To be self-employed Student Government MARY ANN CAROLYN KUIASKI Poppy Artistic — talented — active Ambition: To be successful after college Student Government, Traffic Squad. Sock'n Buskin, Girls Club, Senior Choir, Girls' Glee Club, Girls’ Sports Club. Saga An Editor, National Senior Hon- or Society BEATRICE ALICE LATTRELL Bea Reserved — easy-going — likeable Ambition: Join Women's Armed Forces Student Government, Girls Spons Club JUDITH MAE LEMONTAGNE Judy Beautiful hair — sympathetic — hopeful Ambition: Office work Student Government, Girls' Spons Club JOHN LESSE Speed Quiet — reserved — easy-going Ambition: Mechanics and hot- rods Student Government. Cafe Squad. Table Leader PHYLLIS SANDRA LEVIN •Phyl Energetic — talkative — efficient Ambition: To sec the world Student Government, Executive Cabinet. Advisory Board. Traffic Squad Captain '53. Latin Club, French Club. Sotk'n Buskin. Mar- ray, Mixed Ensemble, Girls’ Club. Girls' Sports Club. Junior Honor Society. National Senior Honor Society EDWARD LEVITSKY Eddie” Friendly — good natured — willing Ambition: Hi h school teacher Student Government, Traffic- Squad. Table Leader. Presiden- tial League. UNESCO Club. Bowlin Club RAYMOND LINEHAN Lyncher Likes fun — loyal — fast-moving Ambition: To play a hot sax like Freddy Martin Student Government, Boys' Bowlin Club, Track JANET THERESA LIS Pres. Neat — loves typing — industrious Ambition: Secretary Senior and Freshman Nomin- atin Committee. Mar ray. Sa a. Girls’ Sports Club JOSEPH D. LOMASTRO Joe Leader — capable — well liked Amition: To be a successful chemical en ineer President of Student Ass xia- tion '53, Executive Cabinet. Stu- dent Council, Advisory Board, French Club. Scholarship Com- mittee, Assembly Committee, Freshman and Sophomore Nomi- natin Committee, Basketball, Golf Club. Junior Honor Society, National Senior Honor Society JEAN ANN MACALA Jeannie Peppy — loquacious — good-hearted Ambition: Success and happiness Student Government, Traffi Squad, Mar ray, Sa a, Senioi Choir, Girls’ Sports Club JOHN MACALA John” Bouncing — interesting — happ) Ambition: Success Audio Vision Club President ‘53, Spanish Club Vice-President '53, Sock n Buskin Li htini Mana er '53, Student Govern- ment. Study Hall Chairman. Track RICHARD HENRY MAGNANO, JR Ma ie Musical — cheerful — talkative Ambition: Armed Services Student Government, Table Leader, Band PETER FRANK MALEK Tee-Pec Athletic — blond — mirthful Ambition: Navy mechanic Student Government, Cafv Squad, Table Leader, Track, Bas- ketball, Golf Club, Baseball Mana er ’50 and 51 FRANCES DOROTHY MALESIEWSKI Fran Creative — interesting — kind hearted Ambition: To succeed in the re tail in business Student Government, Freshmar Nominatin Committee, Uneso Club. Sock n Buskin. Majorem Mana er, Girls' Sports Club ALBERT MANCARELLA ■'Mac” BtX — jovial — good sport Ambition: Service Student Government. Study Hall Chairman. Table Leader, Cafe Squad. Football CHRISTINA LENA MANNING ”Chris' Unassuming — cheerful —- congenial Ambition: Occupational therapist Latin Club Secretary ’51, Stu- dent Government. Traffic Squad, Table Leader. Sock n Buskin, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Ensemble, Girls Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club GEORGE MARKOSKI Cha-Cha Pleasant — athletic — popular Ambition: Air Force Student Government, Advisory Board. Table Leader, Study Hall Chairman, Cafe Squad. Assembly Committee. Freshman Nomina- ting Committee. Football Co- captain '53. Basketball, Track I THOMAS MARKOSKI Tom” Tal — mirthful — deep voice Ambition: U. S. Navy Student Government. Audio- Vision. Football LOIS JEAN MARTIN Lo” Sensible — sueet — understanding Ambition: To be happy Student Government. Advisory Board Secretary '53. Latin Club, French Club, Traffic Squad, Soph- omore and Junior Nominating Committee, Sock n Buskin. Mar- gray Exchange Editor '53. Cheer- leaders' Manager '52, Mixed En- semble, Girls’ Octet, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Club, Girls’ Club Board '52, Girls Sports Club PETER MASCARO Pete Uy tiling — musical — helpful Ambition: United States Navy Band, Track KATHRYN MAYER Kay Modest — carefree — dependable Ambition: Receptionist Student Government, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club PATRICIA McCUE Pat” Shy — keen minded — likable Ambition: Music School Student Government, Traffic Squad, Spanish Club, French Club. Senior Choir, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club ELAINE KATHERINE MERGEL Shorty Quiet — pleasant — diligent Ambition: To join the Waves Student Government, Traffic Squad. Margray, Saga. Senior Choir, Girls' Sports Club, Girls' Club JOAN MESSICK Jackie Lively — laughing — lovable Ambition: To major in merchan- dising Student Government, Table Leader. UNESCO Club. Girls Club, Girls' Sports Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Girls' Octet, Mixed Ensemble, Senior Choir, Choral Council. All-State Chorus ELIZABETH HELEN M1LARDO Doir- Ambitious — fun-loving — considerate Ambition: Writer UNESCO Club Secretary '53, Margary Alumni Editor ‘53, Girls' Sports Club Representative '50, French Club, Latin Club, Sock n Buskin, Mixed Ensemble, Junior Honor Society, Girls’ Club, Saga Literary Editor, Na- tional Senior Honor Society CYNTHIA ANN MOLINE Cyn Bewildered — likable — loquacious Ambition: Fashion designer Student Government, Table Leader, French Club, Girls' Club, Girls’ Sports Club ANNA CECELIA MROZOWSK1 Anna'' Smiling — athletic — ambitious Ambition: Payroll Clerk Student Government, Traffic Squad, Table Leader, Saga, Girls' Sports Editor, Margray, Girls' Sports Club Board, Junior Hon- or Society, National Senior Hon- or Society VINCENT MUNNO Vinnie Happy-go-lucky — broad shouldered — daring Ambition: U. S. Army Student Government, Table Leader, Cafe Squad, Football THOMAS NOVAK Tommy Helpful — happy — friendly Ambition: Printer Student Government, Cafe Squad, Audio Vision Treasurer '52, Vice President '53 MARY ANN OGORZALEK Orgie Babe Honest — beautiful voice — easy going Ambition: To sing with a well- known chorus Student Government, Latin Club, Margray, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Ensemble, All-State Chorus '52, Senior Choir, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club LORRAINE JANICE PARMELEE Ranie” Happy — joking — willing Ambition: To graduate Student Government, Traffic Squad, Table Leader. Girls' Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Senior Choir, Girls' Sports Club BENJAMIN PATTEN Benny Amusing chuckle — good- natured — patient Ambition: Navy Student Government, Execu- tive Cabinet, Cafe Squad Captain '53, Junior Honor Society, Na- tional Senior Honor Society DONALD RICHARD PEHOTA Don Lively — unassuming — cheerfull Ambition: To see most of the world Freshman class Treasurer '50, Student Government. Table Lea- der, Baseball, Football, Track JOAN DIANE PERYAM Joanie Helpful — agreeable — even-tempered Ambition: Nurse Student Government, Traffic Squad, Table Leader. Latin Club, Sock ‘n Buskin, Senior Choir, Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club JOSEPH PETRUS •Joe Shy — responsible — happy Ambition: To become a drafts- man Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Band. Band Council, Bowling Club, Rifle Club CASIMIR PIETA Ciz Athletic — fun loving —care fret Ambition: Navy Student Government, Basket- ball HAROLD PLUM Harry Sociable — full of the devil — kind Ambition: Forestry Student Government, Cafe Squad EILEEN PRUE Ri Calm — companionable — appealing Ambition: To travel Student Government, Traffic Squad, Margray, Saga, Girls' Sports Club ROBERT FREDERICK RAU Tex Carefree — happy — interesting Ambition: Rich dairy farmer Student Government, Table Leader. Football, Track HARVEY REED Harv Interesting — happy — lively Ambition: Minister Student Government, Table Leader, Senior Choir RAYMOND EARLE ROBERTS Ray Carefree — good-natured — lively Ambition: Bonneville Salt Flats (racing) Student Government, Band ROLAND EDWIN ROBERTS Roly’ Humorous — pleasant — interesting Ambition: Farmer Student Government, Band Captain ’52, Boys Rifle Club MARY ANN ROBINSON Robbie” Bnlltant student — laughing — sociable • Ambition: Registered nurse Student Government. UNES- CO Club, Girls' Sports Club MARGARET RUSCONI Margie Lively — popular — laughing Ambition: Nurse Student Government, Assembly Committee Chairman 53, Stu- dent Council, Executive Cabinet, Table Leader, Girls' Club Trea- surer ’53. Girls’ Sports Club Board, Nominating Committee '52, Girls' Sports Club GERALDINE RUSSELL ’Jan Pleasing — loyal — interesting Senior Choir. Girls' Club, Girls' Sports Club STANLEY NORMAN SADINSKY Stan Witty — likable — noisy Ambition: Pharmacy Student Government. Executive Cabinet, Advisory Board, Study Hall Chairman. Table Leader, Boys' Sports Club, French Club Vice-President '53, Junior Nomi- ating Committee, Latin Club, Baseball. Presidential League Bas- ketball, Track IRENE MARIE SAJEK Rcnie Congenial — peaceful — unhurried Ambition: To be a success in life Student Government, Margray, Saga, Senior Choir, Girls’ Sports Club CAMILLE NATALIE SALONIA Mi Mi Petit — graceful — lovable Ambition: To dance in the Sad- ler Wells Ballet Company French Club Secretary '51, Spanish Club Representative to Student Council '53, French Club Treasurer 52, Student Govern- ment. Advisory Board, Student Council, Table Leader, Traffic Squad, Sophomore Nominating Committee, Girls' Club, Sock 'n Buskin. Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Glee Club, Cheer- leaders, Margray, Girls' Sports Club, Saga Art Editor, Junior Honor Society, National Senior Honor Society RICHARD EUGENE SEAGRAVE Dick Studious — sensible — musical Ambition: Doctor Student Government, Traffic Squad, Scholarship Committee, Senior Choir, Harmoneers, Mixed Ensemble, Boys' Glee Club, Chor- al Council, National Senior Hon- Society CLAIRE SHERRY Little Herb Unassuming — fun-loving — witty Ambition: Nursing Career Student Government, Traffic Squad, Table Leader. UNESCO Club, Spanish Club, Girls' Club, Senior Choir, Margray, Girls Sports Club, Sock ‘n Buskin ANNA MAE SIECIENSKI Ann’ High-stepping — neat —pleasing Ambition: Success and happinesc Student Government, Traffic Squad, Saga Advertising Mana- ger, Margray Advisory Council, '53, Band Council Secretary '51 and '52, Assistant Head Drum Majorette '52, Head Drum Maj- orette '53, Girls' Club, Latin Club, Senior Girls' Sports Club. RAYMOND E. SIENKIEWICZ Ray Shy — carefree — easy going Ambition: U. S.. Navy Student Government, Table Leader THERESA ANN SKARB Terry Genuine — dependable — mild Ambition: Secretary Margray, Saga, Girls' Club, Teen Topics, Girls' Sports Club HENRY SOLEK Hank” Tall — dark — handsome Ambition: Coach Student Government, Table Leader, Cafe Squad, Varsity Club '51, Football, Baseball, Basketball Co-captain '52 ROBERT STEINKAMP Bob” Capable — ambitious — at mt able Ambition: To see the world Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Table Leader, Cafe Squad, Ski Club, Track, Rifle Club, Sock n Buskin DONALD BURTON STOKES Don” IWitty — amusing — good dresser Ambition: To become an M. D. Student Government, Assembly Committee, Traffic Squad. Latin Club, Band, Mixed Ensemble, Harmoneers, Senior Choir, Presi- dential League, Rifle Club, Bowl- ing Club. Baseball JANE BRAINARD STORY Janie” Polite — gentle — nice-to-knou Ambition: Nurse Student Government, Girls' Club, Girls' Club Board, Fresh- man Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Glee Club, Senior Choir, Girls' Sports Club WILLIAM SZEWCZYK Jimmy” Athletic — carefree — good-natured Ambition: College Student Government, Cafe Squad, Table Leader, Track, Foot- ball EVELYN ANN THOMPSON Ev Pert — cute — Likable Ambition: Happiness Student Government, Table Leader, Girls' Club, Margray, Girls' Sports Club DAVID STETSON THRALL Dave Good-sport — joking — qutet Ambition: Auto mechanic Student Government, Table Leader ELIZABETH LOUISE TREAT Betty’ Artistic — good swimmer — likable Ambition: Occupational therapist Student Government. French Club, Majorettes, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club BETTY JEAN TREPANIER Frenchy Small — carefree — capable Ambition: Success in whatever I undertake Margray, Saga, Girls' Sports Club GENE FRIEL TUTTLE Gene” Shy — smiling — pleasing Ambition: To succeed in base- ball Student Government, Table Leader. Baseball DAVID JAY UNGER Doc Ambitious — helpful — deserving Ambition: Chiropodist Student Government, Traffic Squad, Senior Nominating Com- mittee, Spanish Club Treasurer 53. UNESCO Club. Manager. Football Team 51 and '52, Golf Club, Bowling Club, Senior Choir, Saga Editor-in-chief t LOIS ANNE WEBER •Xo Quiet — easy going — wistful Ambition: To get married Student Government, Table Leader MELVIN WICKHAM Wick Romeo — humorous — happy Student Government, Table Leader, Study Hall Chairman, Band. Sock n Buskin ROSE MARIE WICKHAM Rowry Quiet — hopeful — trustworthy Ambition: Nurse Student Government, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sports Club DONALD C. WILSON Don' Musical — good-looking — happy Ambition: Musician Student Government, Student Council, Advisory Board, Study Hall Chairman, Boys' Quartette, Harmoncers, Sock n Buskin, Mixed Ensemble, Audio-Vision Club ELAINE DORIS WILSON Lainie' Seat — dependable — intellectual Ambition: Nurse Junior Class Vice-President, Secretary of Student Association '53. Study Hall Chairman, Table Leader, Senior and Sophomore Nominating Committee, Junior Ring Committee, Saga Co-editor, Girls’ Sports Club, Girls’ Club, Spanish Club, Girls’ Sports Club Board, Junior Honor Society, National Senior Honor Society JOSEPH WOJTOWICZ Joe Quiet — husky — happy Ambition: Diesel Mechanic Student Government, Table Leader, Cafe Squad VICTORIA HELEN WOLAK Vicky” Cheerful — helpful — obliging Ambition: Bookkeeper Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Girls Club, UNESCO Club. Senior Choir LORRAINE ANNE WOLENSKI ‘’Squirt Fair — pert — happy-go-lucky Ambition: To stay happy Student Government, Margray, Assistant Drum Majorette 53, Girls’ Club, Girls’ Sports Club RUTH ELIZABETH WRUBEL ’’Rufus” Affectionate — reliable — active Ambition: At least four children French Club Secretary ‘52, Spanish Club Secretary '53, Stu- dent Government, Advisory Board, Student Council, Traffic Squad, Scholarship Committee, Study Hall Chairman, Table Lea- der, Margray feature editor ’53, Saga Literary editor. Sock n Bus- kin major production ‘51, Fresh- man Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Ensemble, Girls’ Club, Girls' Sports Club, Junior Honor Soci- ety, National Senior Honor Soci- ety IRWIN ZAGOREN Ziggy Helpful — loyal — good sport Ambition: Electrical engineer Student Government, Study Hall Chairman, Table Leader, Latin Club, French Club, Mar- gray Advertising Manager ’53, Margray Advisory Council, Presi- dential League REGINA ZAW1SA 'Regi' Agreeable — sympathetic — polka fiend Ambition: To travel Student Government, Margray, Girls' Club, Freshman Girls' Glee Club, Girls’ Sports Club CLASS OF 1953 23 WHO’S STAN KOKOSZKA CAROL BISHOP “If silence were golden, they’d be millionaires. HANK SOLEK MARY ELLEN COLEMAN There was a star that danced, and under it, they were born. JOE LOMASTRO DOT KOWAL Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. STEVE GUNTER PAT DEFRANCE Knowledge is power.” STAN CZUBA BETTY MILARDO Without music, life would be a mistake. BILL CRUSBEG PAT ANNINO Jacks of all trades. CHICK CHAFEE MARY ANN KUIASKI One picture is worth a thousand words. DON STOKES CAMILLE SALONIA Style is the dress of thought. DAVE CONROY DOT KOWAL Popularity? It is glory’s small change. BILL DALEY CAROLYN BIELEFIELD I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men.’ 24 WHO PETE BRODEUR BETTE DYER The show must go on. BILL CRUSBERG CHRIS MANNING O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? STEVE GUNTER PHYLISS LEVIN 'Tis good-will makes intelligence. JOE JAY CAMILLE SALONIA Handsome is as handsome does. GEORGE MARKOSKI ANNA MROZOWSKI A day for toil an hour for sport. GEORGE MARKOSKI RUTH WRUBEL These are they who delight the world.” BILL BROWN CAROLYN BIELEFIELD When they come in, mischief begins. STAN SADINSKY CHARLOTTE CARLSON . . and silence reigned!” DON PEHOTA MARGIE RUSCONI The hand that hath made you fair, hath made you good. PETE MALEK GAIL DITTMAN Variety's the spice of life. CLASS HISTORY Because we found Wilson huge when compared to our respective gram- mar schools, we wandered about aimlessly for the first few weeks in this vast maze of rooms. After a while, however, we settled down and began to show evidence of the leadership that has been the outstanding characteristic of our class during our stay here. The following students were elected officers of the Freshman Class: President, Dave Conroy; Vice President, Nancy Byerly; Secretary, Marry Ellen Coleman; Treasurer, Don Pehota; and Student Council Representative, Joan Calhoun. We held the annual Freshman Frolic on October 27 with Dave Conroy and Dee Dee” Daniels acting as co-chairman. The dance, with the help of Miss Alice Dempsey, Miss Gregg, and Mrs. Gaffney, our faculty advisors, was a huge success. We elected the following people to the National Junior Honor Society: Bennie Patten, Camille Salonia, Stan Czuba, Bill Daley, Dee Dee Daniels, Gladys Kelsey, Phyllis Levin, Joseph Lomastro, Caroline Kutzner and Betty Milardo. These students were in addition to Pat Defrance, Dave Conroy, Steve Gunter, Joan Calhoun, Nancy Byerly and Richard Kimball who had been elected while in the eighth grade. The class of '53 made a major contribution to the school assembly pro- gram by the presentation of the Nativity Play a few days before Christmas. We enjoyed many good dances, games, assemblies and plays during the remainder of the school year. After returning from a pleasant summer vacation, we prepared to em- bark on a very eventful sophomore year. We elected the folowing students as our officers. President, Bill Crusberg; Vice President, Pat Annino; Secretary, Pat Defrance; Treasurer, Bill Daley; and Student Council Representative, Joan Calhoun. Many of us were actively engaged in the school tableau observing the Middletown Tercentenary and we received much enjoyment from our efforts. Early in December the gym was gaily decorated with a wild west theme for the annual Sophomore Hop. Every sophomore attending was given the privilege of being a sheriff for the evening, each being presented with a gold sheriff's badge. During this year we branched out in our activities and joined various clubs and organizations. Also, many of our boys showed great promise in sports. This was the year (1950-51) that we captured third place in the C. C. I. L. Basketball Tournament. The following were elected to the National Junior Honor Society: Pat Annino, Carolyn Bielefield, Anna Mrozowski, Richard Seagrave, Elaine Wilson and Ruth Wrubel. As we began our Junior year, we at last enjoyed the privilege of being upper classmen. We chose the following students, in a very close election. 26 to be our leaders: President, Bill Crusberg; Vice President, Elaine Wilson; Secretary, Pat Defranee; Treasurer, Stephen Gunter; Student Council Rep- resentative, Joseph Lorn astro. We received our class rings, which we wore with pride, shortly before Christmas. Dave Conroy and Pat Annino were elected co-chairmen of the Junior Prom, which was held February 8. The gym was decorated in a rainbow of colors with red, pink and white predominating, for St. Valentines Day was the theme. With the assistance of hard-working committees, the dance was the most successful in several years. Many of us took advantage of Wilson's extensive extracurricular program by participating in student government, sports, various clubs, music and dra- matics. We started to learn the full meaning of leadership and responsibility. We elected the following students into the National Honor Society in recognition of their outstanding achievements: Pat Annino, Diane Daniels, Pat Defrance, Steve Gunter, Phyllis Levin, Joe Lomastro, Elaine Wilson, Ruth Wrubel. Returning for our final year at Wilson we faced our most active year. Many members of our class held key positions in various activities. Dave Conroy was elected president of the senior class; Pat Defrance, vice president; Pat Annino, secretary; Steve Gunter, treasurer, and Joan Calhoun, student council representative. Richard Seagrave and Irwin Zagoren displayed their outstanding sales ability by coming out on top in the Christmas cards sales. The money raised by this drive went toward paying for our caps and gowns for graduation. Highly honored by being chosen king and queen of the annual Mardi Gras were Hank Solek and Pat Kowal. We worked and played our way through our last year. The beautiful Senior Ball was an immense success with many couples attending the big event. Our senior year had passed quickly—much too quickly; and finally there came that Big Day to which each and every one of us had looked forward— graduation. As each of us starts out on our own road of life, we take with us many happy and cherished memories of Wilson. We know that we have greatly benefited from attending Wilson. We learned by trail and error the intan- gible traits of leadership, responsibility, development of character and per- sonality, and service. We hope that in turn Wilson is a better school as a result of our attendance. And so, with sincere and humble thanks to the teachers who guided us through these unforgettable years, we say, Farewell. 27 Dave Conroy CLASS PROPHECY THE WILSON FOLLIES As the taxicab winds its way through the traffic jammed streets to the Hippodrome Theatre, the First Nighter impatiently leans forward and tries to hurry the cab driver, Big Ben Patten, who listens with an air of indifference, which he acquired through ten strenuous years of contending with the idiosyncracies of New York drivers. The cab comes to a screeching stop and the doorman, Old Joe Wojtowicz, opens the door with a flourish and the First Nighter hastily enters the crowded lobby of the Hippodrome. Head usher, Ray Sienkiewicz takes his ticket and gives it to pert Ona Gustafson, who in turn leads him to the third row center. There is a scintillating array of stars here tonight. As he glances around the fast filling theatre, he sees the Marilyn Monroe of '63 , Dot Kowal, escorted by the debonair Joe Lomastro, the men’s millinery mogul. Elbowing his way through the crowd is Witty Wiliam Daley editor of the Daley Daily. He is accompanied by his ace photographer, Steve G'Burr Jecusco, who has recently become famous for the photos of underwater life, including the most exotic mermaid of all times, Betty Treat. The house lights dim—there is a tapping of baton and nonchalantly Stan Czuba the musical maestro, rises to conduct his orchestra. An expectant hush comes over the audience as the triple-tongued trumpeteers, Joe Petrus and Dick Magnano, begin the overture. The saxophone section, led by Pete Mascaro, rises and harmoniously joins in with the piccolos, played by those versatile Roberts boys, Ray and Roily. The roar of the drums swells and the First Nighter finds Mel Wickham laboriously beating away. The curtain parts and the M. C. Doc Unger, is greeted by a burst of applause. The most severe critics of the world, Marianne Carbo of the London Daily ; Steve Gunter of the Moscow Mule ; and Betty Milardo of the Singapore Sun ; poise their pens. The script was written by that feminine fury, Claire Sherry; music was composed by talented Don Wilson. The Wilson Follies is now ready to begin the first act. The chorus daintily trips out led by Amiable A1 Mancarella and Vivacious Vin Munno. Following them are the dynamic red head from Wyoming, Jane Story; Sinuous Sue Hecker from Kalamazoo; that blond bombshell, Hclge Burke; Jumping Joe Beneszewski; Rockin' Mary Ann Robinson; Bouncing Bob Baisslait; Beaming Bea Lattrell; Elite Elaine Mergel, Happy Harold Plum; Galloping Gerry Russell; Gorgeous Glad Etheridge, Fun- lovin' Frannie Edwards; Kute Kay Mayer, Ever-lovin' Ed Levitsky; Wild Bill Kaczenski; Terrific Terry Skarb; Irresistable Irene Sajek; and Darling Dave Thrall. The chorus line, having aroused the interest of everyone, then trips off the stage. The first scene opens as twilight casts its magic spell over the two young lovers, Chris Manning and Don Stokes, sitting on a park bench. In the background Richard Caruso Seagrave sings Hello, Young Lovers. Next a beautiful ballet is done by captivating Camille Salonia. Flashbulbs pop and Ron Burleson with his 4800xxx speed camera steps forth to snap the prima ballerina’s photo. As this scene fades the First Nighter finds himself captured by the strains of the Barber Shop Quartet of Ron Feitel, Bernie Dudek, Joe Kaliz and John Lesse. Jugglin' Joe Jay then performs with his forty-eight baseballs. The lights now soften and the mixed chorus conducted by Mary Ann Ogorzalek and including Joan Bernstein, Roy Kreiger, Vernon Burr, Janet Lis, Jean Macala, Bill Szewczyk, Frances Maleszewski, Lois Weber, Gene Tuttle and Rosemarie Wickham rise and sing the beauti- ful ballad, Remember Me. INTERMISSION The First Nighter mingles with the enthused theater goers and enters the lobby to purchase cigarettes from the cigarette girl, Anna Mae Siecienski. He starts back for his seat, but is jostled by Texas Rancher, Tall Tom Markoski. Tom's brother, George, now a professional football player for the Georgia Peaches, is there with the Marvelous Marcia Hofher, whose recent novel, Love Affairs on the Moon was published by the Millard Collins' Book Company. Finally he reaches his seat and finds Lorraine Parmelee sitting there, reading a book on How To Control Your Appetite . 28 Meanwhile, backstage, the lighting technician, John Macala, is having troubles with the main flood light, while his able assistant, Tom Novak, is struggling to replace it. The scenery is being rearranged by Chick Chafee, Chuck Ferrara, Janet Day, Gladys Kelsey, Ray Linehan, and Mary Ann Kuiaski. The costume designer is rushing around attending to last minute details on the costumes of actresses Louise Landell, Elinor Brown, Marie Brainard, and Carol Bishop. Make-up is being repaired by Lorraine Wolen- ski, head cosmetician, and her assistants, Vickie Wolak, Carole Bengtson, Regina Zawisa, and Chris Brannack. The curtain rises on the second act and the eerie music of the Snake Charmer, Harvey Reed, enchants the First Nighter . His performance is followed by a piano duet by Stan The Man Sadinsky and Phyllis Levin. The hot jazz music of the Fire House Five plus One, Kangaroo Kid Caz Pieta, Swinging Jack King, Stosh Kokaszka; Zuggy Zagoren; Butch Rau, and Jiving Jerry Butterworth, rock the joint with Big John's Special. Now comes the comedy act by the duos Peter Brodeur and Carolyn Bielifleld and Bill Brown and Cyn Moline. Before the final scene of the second act comes the great dancing team of Solek and Colman— Handsome Henry and Merry Mary.” The second act reaches its climax with the Trampling Trampolinists”: Nancy Abraham, Charlotte Carlson, Eileen Barry, Anna Cohen, Eleanor Donahue, and Carol Eddy. Before the second and third acts, the First Nighter notices the people in the Famous Front Row of the Hippodrome. There is Judith. Cornwall, who lectures on The Sex Life of an Australian Grasshopper ; Eileen Prue, noted astronomer; Robert Steinkamp, an eminent authority on How to Get a Bang Out of Cleaning a Rifle ; Evelyn Thompson, a second Jacques Faths; Betty Trepanier, A Temperamental Typist for the firm of Teeter Totter; Judith LeMontagne, the Rage of the Age; Patricia McCue, the plugging pianist; Ann Mrozowski, shortstop for the Louisiana Bells; Stanley Casper, author of Cut the Corn ; Jean Hickinbottom, owner of the Santa Maria race track; and Milt Johnson, attendance officer at Jerkwater Teck. As the First Nighter settles back in his seat, the third and last act begins. The scene is the fabulous apartment of the elusive bachelor, Donnie Pehota, who is throwing a gigantic party. His guests of honor are the famous radio team of Corneroli and Annino, and Bob Jagoda and Pat Defrance, a second Kiner and Chaffee combination. Standing in the hall are Joan Calhoun, Diane Daniels, Gail Dittman, Bette Dyer, Carol Fredricks, and Rosamond Harvey surrounded by a bevy of male admirers. Petite Dotty Kowalski passes the luscious hor-d'oavres created by Cooking Caroline Kutzner. Out on the terrace is the adonis of American stage, Dave Conroy, and Marge Rusconi, Venus of Modern Times, in an explosive love scene. Peering around the corner at them is Joan Peryam, Hedda Hopper II, looking for a juicy tidbit. The audience sees to the left the upstairs maid, Pat Kavanagh, being chased downstairs by the butler, Bill Crusberg. Yes, there is much talent in this act. The Wilson Follies come to a close as Ruth Wrubel, Lois Martin, Elaine Wilson, Joan Messick, and Peter Malek appear on stage to serenade the audience with Till We Meet Again as the First Nighter works his way through the crowd to summon another taxicab. By: Ruth Wrubel Diane Daniels Dave Conroy Betty Mi lardo 29 SENIOR CLASS WILL Nancy Abraham leaves her baron to Mrs. Ciccarillo Pat Annino leaves with a hop, skip, and a jump Bob Baisselait leaves his teachers happy Eileen Barry leaves her gentle disposition Joe Beneszewski leaves his unpronouncable name Carole Bengston leaves a roll of cafe tickets Joan Bersten leaves still talking in a whisper Carolyn Bieleheld leaves. May her jokes rest in peace Helge Birk leaves riding his bicycle Carol Bishop leaves with all here freckles accounted for Marie Brainard leaves her worn out typewriter ribbons Chris Brannack leaves her night school job willingly Pete Brodeur leaves to play in Shakespeare's plays on Btoadway Bill Browm leaves to go hunting Elinor Brown leaves to buy a new pair of bowling shoes Ronnie Burleson leaves his burned out flash bulbs all over the place Vernon Burr leaves his footprints on Ridge Road Jerry Buttcrworth leaves for the nearest lake Joan Calhoun leaves the doughnuts at Grand Del lonely Charlotte Carlson leaves the halls quiet Stan Casper leaves with his trophy Charles Chafee leaves his jingles to next year's Margray Anna Cohen leaves her cute smile Mary Ellen Coleman leaves to get her Marine Millard Collins leaves a vacant seat in Mr. Sullivan's homeroom Dave Conroy leaves his sweeping eyelashes to some lucky junior boy Lou Corneroli leaves gladly Judy Cornwall leaves in her yellow knee socks Bill Crusberg leaves all his girl friends Stan Czuba leaves carrying his clarinet Bill Daley leaves Miss Facius in peace Diana Daniels leaves the senior will gladly Janet Day leaves her dimples to Mr. Lord Pat Defranee leaves her boundless energy Gail Dittman leaves her flirtatious ways Eleanor Donahue leaves without a backward glance Bernic Dudek leaves without reluctance Bette Dyer leaves her backbreaking jump to Barb Kavanagh Carole Eddy leaves only one other Eddy in school Frances Edwards leaves to become a famous hair-dresser Gladys Ethridge leaves her talent for making nut bread Ronald Feitel leaves his hotrod to anybody Charles Ferrara leaves with Betty cuffed to his wrist Carole Frederick leaves her well-used dictaphone Steve Gunter leaves expounding Einstein's famous theory Ona Gustafson leaves her basketball wizardry Rosamond Harvey leaves to join the Waves Sue Hecker leaves Jerry to struggle on without her Jean Hickcnbottem leaves out the back door just to be different Marcia Hofher leaves her knack for losing things Bob Jagoda leaves his famous No. 7 to Dean Patenaude Joe Jay leaves his pitching arm Steve Jecusco leaves to join the Wacs Miltie Johnson leaves Jackie Woollacott unwillingly Bill Kaczenski leaves for parts unknown Joe Kalisz leaves to become a waiter at the Waldorf Pat Kavanagh leaves her infectious giggle Gladys Kelsey leaves Wilson minus a leader Jack King leaves Mary Ann to no one Stan Kokoszka leaves his brains to any one who wants them Dot Kowal leaves to model for John Powers Dot Kowalski leaves chewing gum Roy Krieger leaves a garage full of ground gears Mary Ann Kuiaski leaves her paletre and soiled brush Caroline Kutzner leaves her beautiful wardrobe Louise Landed leaves her dazzling smile to her admirers Beatrice Lattrell leaves to become a chorus girl at the Diamond Horse Shoe Judy LeMontagne leaves her flowing black tresses 32 John Lesse leaves in his car (??) Phyllis Levin leaves in a trail of smoke Edward Levitsky leaves his good-natured ness Ray Linehan leaves to join the Rockettes Janet Lis leaves with the Aristocrat Fan Club Joe Lomastro leaves to pose for Men of Distinction ads Jean Macala leaves in a quiet manner John Macala leaves his jumping ability to a future track star Richard Magano leaves his precious cuff links Pete Malek leaves his wavy hair to Mr. Straub Frances Malesiewski leaves her square dance records Albert Mancarclla leaves a gap in next year’s football team Christine Manning leaves her Chinese haircut George Markoski leaves his appendix in the Middlesex Hospital Tom Markoski leaves to find a girl Lois Martin leaves her A s in French to Eleanore MacDonald Peter Mascaro leaves to join the Navy Kay Meyer leaves for the Marine base Pat McCue leaves to become a second Jose Iturbi Elaine Mergal leaves her efficiency Joan Messick leaves that famous laugh Betty Mi lardo leaves a broken down piano Cynthia Moline leaves her pep and vitality Anna Mrozowski leaves her athletic ability to Lorraine Schultz Vincent Munno leaves still flexing his muscles Tom Novak leaves to join the police force Mary Ann Ogorzalek leaves her singing voice Lorraine Parmelee leaves her appetite Benjamin Patten leaves to run a taxi service Donnie Pehota leaves a string of broken hearts Joan Pcryam leaves us guessing Joe Petrus leaves a hot trumpet Cas Pieta leaves his set shots to Larry Helfant ’Harold Plum leaves for the great outdoors Eileen Prue leaves her traffic post unguarded Robert Rau leaves to go horseback riding Harvey Reed leaves his snakes Ray Roberts leaves his famous bow ties Roland Roberts leaves to invent a new type of cabbage Mary Ann Robinson leaves her genius to some deserving junior Margie Rusconi leaves her personality plus Gerri Russell leaves to join Jane Stan Sadinsky leaves everything quiet Irene Sajek leaves for a trans-Atlantic voyage Camille Salonia leaves to become prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Ballet Company Dick Seagrave leaves to become a second Caruso Claire Sherry leaves wondering Anna Siecienski leaves her strut Ray Sienkiewicz leaves screaming for joy Theresa Scarb leaves to take dictation from an Eskimo Henry Solek leaves his adorable curl Bob Steinkamp leaves his dead-eye rifle shot • Don Stokes leaves on a rocket Jane Story leaves her red hair Bill Szewczyk leaves his track shoes to Cliff Stolba Evelyn Thompson leaves her space in the parking lot to Elsie Peplau Dave Thrall leaves an empty seat in Joe Lomastro's car Betty Treat leaves to become a lifesaver at Jones Beach Betty Trepanier leaves the driver-training car intact Gene Tuttle leaves his good looks Doc Unger leaves his Saga staff exhausted Lois Weber leaves math class with relief Mel Wickham leaves Juliet stranded Rosemarie Wickham leaves as fast as she can Elaine Wilson leaves to wait for Bob Don Wilson leaves with the Barbershop Quartette Joe Wojtowicz leaves his friendly manner Victoria Wolak leaves in her Kaiser Lorraine Wolinski leaves for the Mediterranean Sea Ruth Wrubcl leaves to marry Eudien Irwin Zagoren leaves 2 3 of a pun Regina Zawisa leaves her contagious polka records 33 1U MW JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class elected the following officers for 1952-1953: president. Cliff Stolba; vice-president, Lorraine Defrance; secretary, Pat Trischman; treasurer, Joe Didato. The big event before Christmas was the purchase of class rings, but the most important event of the year was the Junior Prom held on Friday evening, February 13. Despite the traditionally unlucky day the dance was a big success and a good time was enjoyed by the Juniors and their guests. The theme for the Prom this year was a winter vacation in Hawaii. The faculty advisors were: Miss Helen Dempsey, Mrs. Mildred White, Mr. Edward Collins and Mr. George Grant. The Junior Class wishes the class of 53 the best of luck always! 36 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Leading the Sophomore Class through a happy and successful year, were these officers: President, Harold Parmalee; Vice-President, Barbara Kavanagh; Sec- retary, Maureen Farrends; Treasurer, Walt Lefco; Representative to Student Coun- cil, Dean Patenaude, The 53 Frolic under the chairmanship of Barbara Kavanagh and Pat Pasieka was held in January. The Decorations were based on pink and black, and a good time was had by all who attended. There were many sophomores who were very active in school sports this year. In the field of basketball and football the outstanding sophomores were Dean Patenaude, Larry Helfant, and Jim Parmalee. The Sophomore class is looking forward to two more happy and successful years at Wilson. 37 FRESHMAN CLASS In November the Freshman student body elected their class officers: President, Jonathan Green; Vice-President, Eileen Merunka; Secretary, Joanne Topazio; Trea- surer, Robert Prue. The freshmen have been represented on the Student Council and the Advisory Board by Jonathan Green, Fred Wiese, Gay Augeri, and Eileen Merunka. This year the Freshman and Sophomore classes combined their dances, calling it the '53 Frolic. Co-chairmen of the dance were Pat Pasieka and Barbara Kava- nagh. Miss Alice Dempsey, Miss Glidden, and Mrs. Atwood were our advisors. Many members of the class have participated in extra-curricular activities— band, choral groups, athletics, and the school paper. The class of 1956 extends to the class of 1953 its most sincere wishes for a successful future. 38 EXECUTIVE CABINET The major work of the Executive Cabinet this year was the completion of the Student Association Constitution. New dance regulations were set up by this body under the direction of Mr. Copeland, and a project was undertaken to award tokens of recogni- tion for outstanding work in the Student Association. The members were as follows: President of the Association Secretary of the Association Director of Student Council Director of Advisory Board Captain of Study Halls Captain of Traffic Squad Captain of Cafeteria Squad Chairman of the Assembly Committee Chairman of the Scholarship Committee Representative from Opposition Representatives from form Student Council Representatives from Advisory Board Advisor Joseph Lomastro Elaine Wilson Dorothy Kowal William Crusberg Patricia DeFrance ................................ Phyllis Levin Ben Patten Margaret Rusconi .... Bette Dyer David Conroy Patricia Annino, Clifford Stolba, Ben Bighinatti Patricia Kavanagh, Stephen Gunter, Stanley Sadinsky Miss Helen Dempsey 40 STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD The student advisory board, which is composed of the captains of the study hall, the traffic squad, and the cafe squad, in addition to six representatives from the senior class, five from the junior class and four from the sophomore class, controls the discipline in various areas of the school. The representatives to this board are elected directly by the student body. Bill Crusberg was elected director and Barbara Kavanagh secretary. It is the purpose of the advisory board to discuss with the students their difficulties, and to help them understand student government. If a student is reported for a second offense, he appears before the intermediate board and for a third offense his case is taken to student cabinet, which has the power to deprive a student of some of his rights. Mr. Herbert Straub and Miss Helen Dempsey served as faculty advisors for the board this year. STUDENT COUNCIL This year, as in the past. Student Council has made great strides towards maintaining Wilson's spirit. Under the able leadership of Dot Kowal, president; Joan Calhoun, secretary; and Dean Patenaude, treasurer; progress was made towards the best interests of the faculty and student body. The backbone of the council consists of the president and the representative of each class and a representative of each established organization. The faculty advisor is Miss Pickett. This year three new projects were undertaken. The first edition of the Woodrow Wilson Student Handbook was published in the fall; a new microphone was added to the equipment in the record room; and a Thanksgiving drive for the Salavation Army was sponsored. The usual activities were cafeteria dancing, chartering of buses, sponsoring paid assemblies and the mid-year movie, and the collection of money for the community service drives. STUDY HALL CHAIRMEN In the fall of this year the Advisory Board elected a Captain of Study Halls. The Captain, Patricia Defrance, and the Advisory Board chose the Study Hall Chairmen and co-chairmen for each study period. These chairmen, in turn, chose their table leaders. It is the duty of these chairmen to enforce the study hall rules and to maintain an atmosphere which will encourage good study habits. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE The Scholarship Committee of the Woodrow Wilson Student Association has again this year given a good accounting of itself. Under the leadership of its chanrman, Betty Dyer, and nine appointed members, the committee has again successfully com- pleted the project of selling plasticized book covers as a much- needed public service and as a means of raising money to assist some deserving senior with scholarship aid in furthering his education. Last year a permanent fund was established. This fund was made possible through the generosity of the various clubs here at Wilson, the monetary contributors of alumni and the energies of the committee. It is hoped that this reservoir will help build a permanent scholarship award over the years. The Scholarship Committee has also voted to undertake a new project in fund raising. We plan to introduce a pencil-vending machine which will provide Wildcat pencils at a minimum charge to the students. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE The Assembly Committee, a branch of Student Council, functioned under the leadership of Margaret Rusconi. chairman; Barbara Warner, secretary; Kay Holmes, representative to Student Council; and Miss Louise Facius, faculty advisor. Composed of four seniors, 3 juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman, this group, according to the by-laws approved by Student Association, arranged chapel exercises that were educa- tional and entertaining, and planned the Armistice Day. the Christmas, and the Memorial Day assemblies. The committee also selected two paid assemblies which were sponsored by Student Council. With the aid of the faculty advisor and the students, the assembly committee accomplished its purpose and presented a varied, interesting program. TRAFFIC SQUAD One of the main branches of Student Government is the Traffic Squad. Since over 900 students pass through the school's corridors and stairways, a controlling body is needed. This year four new posts were created, and the Traffic Squad was divided into two squads, each containing 24 members. Phyllis Levin was elected captain of this year's Traffic Squad and Vic Labella assistant captain. The job of maintaining order in the halls is in the hands of the Traffic Squad which can only succeed with the cooperation of each member of the Student Body. CAFE SQUAD The Cafe Squad was comprised of thirty-four members, thirty boys and four girls. Its operation went very smoothly because of the full co-operation of the entire student body. This year, for the first time, an assistant captain was elected. He was of great help in the running of the squad. The squad was under the direction of captain Ben Patten and assistant captain Bob Byrne. Advisors were Mr. Walter Akerly and Mr. George Grant. 43 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The year 1952-53 marks a milestone in the development of the National Senior Honor Society at Woodrow Wilson High School. It changed its status from a strictly honorary society to that of an active chapter. This was accomplished in part by enlarging its membership to include six sophomore probationary members each year. Our present society has a working corps of thirteen and the elected leaders are: president, Steven Gunter; vice-president and secretary, Ruth Wrubel. Our chapter sponsor is Miss Edith Taylor of the faculty, and monthly meetings have been held. The greatest undertaking so far has been participation in the parking survey for the city of Middletown under the leadership of Mayor Stephen Bailey. We are happy to have, been able to aid in a much needed community service but would also like to acknowledge our indebtedness to other students who have given their time and effort in this challeng- ing venture. UNESCO CLUB This year, the UNESCO Club began its second season with Marianne Carbo as president, Betty Milardo, secretary, and Charles Knight as representative to Student Coun- cil. The club was under the guidance of Mr. Russell Capen. Among its activities during the year were the annual observance of United Nations Day by the placing of posters in the bank windows and by presenting a discussion on the success of the United Nations over WCNX, and an assembly which the club sponsored, with a student from Denmark as the guest speaker. A movie was shown on the work of FAO, and a debate was also held on the educational department of UNESCO. A trip to the United Nations in New York was also planned, and we closed the 1952-53 season with a picnic. FRENCH CLUB The French Club officers for 1952-53 were Diane Daniels, president; Stanley Sadin- sky, vice-president; Patricia Annino, secretary; Bette Dyer, treasurer; and Ruth Wrubel, representative to student council. Under the direction of Mrs. Atwood, the activities for the year included monthly meetings, the sponsoring of movies for the French classes, and a banquet in May. SPANISH CLUB For the first time at Wilson a Spanish Club. El Circulo Espanol, was formed this year. Monthly meetings have been held under the guidance of Mrs. White. Any student completing one semester of Spanish is eligible for membership. The purpose of this club is to increase the knowledge of the Spanish language, people, and customs. In addition to the regular monthly meetings, the club took a trip to New York where they saw a Spanish movie and ate in Spanish restaurants. The following officers were elected: Eileen Barry, president; David Unger, vice-presi- dent; Claire Sherry, treasurer; Ruth Wrubel, secretary; Marianne Carbo, program chair- man; and Camile Salonia, reperesentative to student council. 45 BAND AND BAND COUNCIL The Band, which has established an admirable reputation throughout New England, is comprised of musically inclined students interestd in playing music as a group. Activities held during the year included the Hello Dance, the Sports Dance following the Middletown- Wilson football game, the annual Mardi Gras, the paper drive and various concerts. During the year the band played for school assem- blies, Parent-Teacher Association groups, plays, par- ades and public entertainments, as well as the annual Field Day ceremony held at the Connecticut State Hospital. The members are in hopes of attending the State and the New England Music Festivals. Roland Roberts '53 and Eleanore MacDonald '54 represented Wilson this year at the Connecticut All-State Band Festival. Led by their head drum-majorette, Anne Mae Siecienski '53, the band has displayed many eye-catch- ing exhibitions during the football and basketball games. Band officers for the year were as follows: Cap- tain, Stanley Czuba; First Lieutenant, Roland Roberts; Second Lieutenant, Caroline Kutzner; Top Sergeant, William Krenz; Sergeants, Eleanore MacDonald and Ray Roberts. Quartermasters, Evelyn Hubbard and Diane Ehlars; Corporals, Karen Kingsland, Cos Giuf- frida. Bob Paulson, Joe Wrubel and Janet Bielefield; Secretary, Anna Mae Siecienski; and Representative to Student Council, Judy Turner. To Mr. Frank Ford, an admirable teacher and an inspiring conductor; and to Mis Elizabeth Schram, a understanding and capable advisor, the band would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation. CHORAL COUNCIL HARMONEERS Three years ago a group of boys got together for a bit of fun and close har- mony. They organized into the Harmoneers. Chairman Don Wilson has headed the group this year and has directed us to a bright year of assemblies, dances, and other public performances. 47 THE GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The girls' glee club is an elective choral group for freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior girls who meet every Tuesday and Thursday to sing a variety of songs. Our aim is to develop an appreciation for choral music and to provide for pleasure and enter- tainment. The club sang at the Armistice Day, Christmas and Memorial Day assemblies and presented a program at town schools. The year was concluded with the annual spring concert. The officers for 1952-53 were: Margie Rusconi, president; Carol Amenta, secretary; Cynthia Ackerman, treasurer; Margaret King, librarian. MIXED ENSEMBLE Under the expert guidance of Miss Warner the Mixed Ensemble enjoyed a very successful year. We participated in many assemblies including our seventeenth annual concert and the Honor Society initiation. The officers for 1952-53 were Dick Seagrave, president; Joan Linger, secretary; Cynlthia Ackerman, treasurer; Betsy Chubbick, librarian. We remember a fine year, and we look forward to greater accomplishments in the future. AUDIO-VISION CLUB With the help of Mr. Capen, our advisor, the Audio-Vision Club, as in past years, has carried out its audio-visual aid program. An intercom system between the stage and the projection room was installed. This system coordinates the efforts of the workers backstage, and the workers in the projection room during stage presentations. All of the members, under the chairmanship of Joe Bangowski and Bob Byrne, worked hard on the dance which was held on May 8. In the fall, nine members were voted into the club, making a total membership of twenty-two boys. Officers for the year 1952-53 were: John Macala, president; Tom Novak, vice presi- dent; Leroy Buckman, treasurer; Steve Gunter, secretary; and Don Wilson, representative to student council. SOCK AND BUSKIN Among the well known clubs of Wilson High is the Sock and Buskin dramatic club. This club puts on two main productions each year. The first one is in December and is usually a three-act play. This year the comedy Ever Since Eve, a story of a school news paper and typical teen-agers, was very successful. The second production was Show Boat in which two plays were given, a comedy by the Freshman and Sophomore classes, and a tragedy by the Junior and Senior classes. The club meets after school from 3:00 to approximately 4:00. The club's officers were as follows: President. Theresa Carbo; Vice-President, Rosalie Hertzberg; Secretary, Joy Jackson; Treasurer, Charles Knight; Social Chairman, Betsy Chubbuck; Representat- tive to Student Council, Donald Stewart; Membership Chairman, Martha Lamb. The faculty advisors for the club were Mr. Carl Pickering, Chairman, and other English teachers. GIRLS’ CLUB The Girls’ Club of Woodrow Wilson High School began the year 1952-53 under the leadership of Diana Daniels, president; Lorraine Schultz, vice-president; Pat Kava- nagh, secretary; and Marge Rusconi, treasurer. The Girls’ Club Board, whose duty it is to elect chairmen and to arrange committees for the monthly programs, consisted of the officers of the club and two representatives for each class. Our advisors, Mrs. Rita Ciccarillo, Mrs. Elma Carreer, Miss Thelma Freidrick, Miss Louise Facius, and the Misses Alice and Helen Dempsey, helped us plan our meetings. Some of the programs at our meetings during this successful year were: a Christmas show, a barn dance, a pot-luck supper with entertainment by the Starlettes of The New Britain High School, and our annual Girls’ Club Formal. Our projects included collecting toys for the Children's Home and selling calenders made by the art class and the members of Girls’ Club. The annual Girls’ Club picnic, which closed the year, was high-lighted by the election of officers for the 1953-54 school year. 50 MARGRAY The 1952-53 Margray Staff enjoyed much success in its attempt to give the students a publication that would promote the interests and ideals of Wilson. The year-old Advisory Council was reestablished and for the first time the Margray gained representation on Student Council. Numerous fund-raising projects, including two dances, helped make the paper self- supporting. These projects were not the only direct aids to the paper, however, as circu- lation hit a record high. Awards were again offered to graduation staff members. Editor Bill Daley; News Editor Marianne Carbo; Feature Editor Ruth Wrubel; Business Manager Carolyn Bielefield; Advertising Manager Irwin Zagoren; and Circu- lation Manager Cliff Stolba were fortunate in having very capable and dependable staff members with whom to work. Many thanks should also be accorded to the Margray s faculty advisors: Mrs. Mildred White, Miss Alice Dempsey, and Mr. Arnold Cawley. MARGRAY ADVISORY COUNCIL The Margray Advisory Council, consisting of the editor, business manager, and two representatives from each of the folowing staffs, news, feature, adver- tising, circulation, typing, was chosen by the entire Margray staff at the first meeting in September. The Council was established to create a spirit of harmony and co-operation among the various staffs, to assist in the social and business functions of the organization, and to foster the ideals of journalism and citizenship. The Council also has the duties of a ways and means committee for the Margray. Meetings were held once a month to discuss the activities and functions of the entire staff. Mary Ellen Coleman was elected director, and Phillis Levin, recorder for 1952-53. SENIOR CHOIR The most recently established club at Wilson is the Senior Choir, which was organ- ized in September. Mary Ann Kuiaski w-as elected chairman. Any senior is eligible for membership in this club, the purpose of which is to improve the singing of all seniors in preparation for graduation. The club planned a student assembly program for the school. Miss Warner was supervisor of the club. The Perfect Senior BOY GIRL Hank Solek HAIR Camille Salonia Joey Jay EYES Pat Defrance Tom Markowski NOSE Cynthia Moline Bob Jagoda LIPS Jane Story Dave Conroy SMILE Pat Kavanagh Vin Munno SHOULDERS Ruth Wrubel WAIST Gail Dittman George Markowski CHEST Bob Jagoda HIPS Pat Annino Bill Crusberg LEGS Anna Mae Siecienski Joe Lamastro PERSONALITY Dot Kowal 52 FOOTBALL Wilson 7 Fitch 12 Wilson 32 Stonington 0 Wilson 0 Southington 13 Wilson 6 Meriden 0 Wilson 0 Staples ... 7 Wilson 2 E. Haven 20 Wilson 0 M H. S. 20 Wilson 13 E. Hartford 25 Small, but hard working and determined, best describes the 1952 edition of the Wilson Wildcat football team. The Cats, co-captained by George Markowski and Bill Crusberg, compiled a 2-6 record against some of the state's outstanding gridiron com- bines. Against Robert E. Fitch the opposition took advantage of a weak and untried defense and scored twice to the Presidents' once, but the following week the always- striving-for-better boys put together three brilliant T. D.'s by freshman Willie Graham and a staunch defense to overwhelm Stonington 32-0. In the second night game of the season Coach Eddie Collins' boys met a huge Southington team that just wouldn't let them get going and came out on the short end of a 13-0 score. A most consistant duo all season of Bighinatti and Solek provided the scoring punch needed for Wilson's second and final pigskin victory over Meriden. The Wildcats next two opponents proved too strong for them and the scoreboard read Staples 7—Wilson 0, and E. Haven 20—Wilson 2. With the return of Co-captain George Markowski, sidelined for an appendectomy, Wilson caused City High much difficulty for forty-five minutes but seven fumbles proved their downfall. In the last game of the season the 'Cats lost, for the first time in 15 years, to East Hartford 25-13. At the close of the season letters were awarded to Markowski and Crusberg, co- captains; Micale, Maztal, and Warzecha, tri-captains elect; and to Solek, Jogoda, Casper, Mancarella, Sansbury, Corneroli, Helfant, Byrne, Smoloski, Schilke, Cummings, Wilkins, Leonard, Patenaude, Bighinatti, and Graham. Stan Casper was awarded the Albert Leary Trophy as the most improved player during the season. Next season's combine should have a letterman at every position. 54 BASKETBALL Although very underrated at the start of the season, Wilson's Wildcats came along strong and had compiled an 8-2 record when Principal Chauncey Copeland disclosed that a varsity player had been ineligible and 7 games had to be forfeited. The Wildcats came back strong, after this tremendous shock, and thoroughly whipp- ed the boys from City High 59-39. After being conquered by Plainville, the only team to beat Wilson twice, the boys showed their hustle and drive and beat Southington 64-40. Following Rockville's triumph over the 'Cats, the Presidents went on to win eight in a row including victories over Windsor, Newington (2), Glastonbury (2), M. H. S., Wethersfield, and Rockville. Travelling to Southington, Coach Sullivan lost an exciting decision to the C. V. C. champs and followed it with their only home loss of the season to Plainville. In their next outings, Wilson smashed Wethersfield 55-46, and lost to Windsor 58-53. Outstanding all year long were Captain Bob Jagoda and Handsome Henry Solek. These two boys provided Wilson's scoring punch but couldn't have done without the playmaking of Larry Helfant, and George Markoski, the rebounding of Bill Crusberg, and the all-round play of Cas Pieta and Dean Patenaude. Wilson's first seven proved that it's teamwork that counts. Coach Wally Travers' jayvees compiled a record and came up with some promising young ballplayers. Letters were awarded to Captain Bob Jagoda, Henry Solek, George Markoski, Bill Crusberg, Cas Pieta, Pete Malek, Larry Helfant, and Dean Patenaude. Alumni 53 Wilson 49 Rockville 35 Wilson 54- Plainville 64 Wilson • 65- Newington 65 Wilson 68. Southington 40 Wilson 46. Glastonbury 56 Wilson 70- Rockville 47 Wilson 58 . Southington 60 Wilson 51 Windsor 49 Wilson 64. Plainville 56 Wilson 45 Newington 64 Wilson 76- Wethersfield 46 Wilson 55- Glastonbury 50 Wilson 62 . Windsor 58 Wilson 53 M H.S. 39 Wilson 59. M. H. S. Wilson V Wethersfield 44 Wilson 50 . SCORING Solek 232 Patenaude 58 lagoda 215 Markoski 30 Helfant 121 Malek 23 Crusberg 86 Masztal 21 Pieta 76 BASEBALL ’52 Last year s baseball team under captain Herb Malmberg compiled an overall 12-3 record and a 10-2 league record, tying Windsor and Southington for the league’s lead. The best team to come out of Wilson for many years, the '52 squad was strong in every position. It combined pitching and hitting strength along with a superb defense to beat every opponent except New London and Southington. Jay, Jacobs, Scirpo, and Parmelee gave Coach Eddie Collins four star hurlers and with Jay’s, Conroy's, and Crusberg's big bats, the Cats did very well. This year Coach Collins will have a fairly young team with three important men not returning. If he can plug these gaps, we can look forward to a very successful season. Letter winners were Captain Herb Malmberg, Walt Crusbcrg, Floyd Jacobs, Dave Conroy, Co-Captains elect, Leroy Sansbury, Hank Solek, Bob Jagoda, Ben Bighinatti, Ed Counter, and Paul Scirpo. Wilson 14 Newington 4 Wilson 8 Newington 1 WiiSMI 7 New London 8 Wilson 10 Rockville 7 Wilson 2 Wethersfield 0 Wilson 11 Wethersfield 6 Wilson 24 Plainville 4 Wilson 12 Plainville 1 W.lson 3 Southington 10 Wilson 6 Southington 6 Wilson ... 3 Windsor 2 Wilson 3 Windsor 2 Wilson 8 M. H S. 4 Wilson 3 M H S. 1 56 TRACK Although the record books show its record to be- 1-4 in dual meets, the last year's track squad fought hard in every meet and had many bright spots through the year. One of these was Captain George Lander who was the one of the returning lettermen from the previous year. Another was Co-captain-elect Bernie Dudek who many times neared the high jumps record of 5' HVa . In a sport where everyone must work hard, the team has many underclassmen show- ing promise and ability. These boys are back again this year and Coach Sullivan is look- ing for a better year Letter winners were Captain George Lander, John Bridak, Ed Gombieski, Lou Mazzotta, Co-captains-elect Bernie Dudek and Bill Szewczyk, Bill Crusberg, George Markoski, Stan Kokoska, John Macala, Mort Leonard, Cliff Stolba, Joe Didado, Paul Schukoski, Dick Andrews, Fred Schilke, and Mgr. Steve Gunter. THIS YEAR S SCHEDULE Mar. 21 State Indoor Mar. 28 Hartford Invitational Apr. 18 UConn Relays May 7 Southington A May 11 E. Hartford H May 19 • Wethersfield A May 21 Plainville H May 28 M H. S. H 57 BOYS’ RIFLE CLUB This year's club was organized in December, but the officers were not elected until January. The object of the club is to teach the proper use and handling of firearms, and it also strives toward better marksmanship and sportsmanship. The officers are: President, Ronald Buckeit; Vice-President, Robert Steinkamp; Sec- retary, Edgar Metcalf; Treasurer, Craig Nelson; Delegate to student Council, Fred Wiese. Paul Schukoske held the office of treasurer, but he later resigned from the club. Craig Nelson was elected to fill his place. The club meets after school at the Middlefield Range every Wednesday for practice. We had one match with the Portland boys, which was lost by three points The club gives its best wishes to the class of 53. 58 GIRLS’ SPORTS CLUB BOARD This Board is made up of the officers of the Girls' Sports Club along with the presi- dents of the affiliated clubs. This is the executive board of the Sports Club. The officers elected were: president, Dorothy Kowal; vice-president, Joyce Bonvie; secretary, Patricia Defrance; treasurer, Joan Calhoun; and representative to Student Council, Barbara Warner. The advisor is Mrs. Rand. BASKETBALL CLUB At Wilson, basketball rates high in sports among the girls. More than ninety mem- bers joined the club. They elected the following officers: President, Caroline Bielefield; Vice President, Patricia Defrance; Secretary, Anna Mrozowski; Treasurer, Lorraine Schultz. Mrs. Rand served as the faculty advisor. The club was divided into four teams: Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman, each with its own captain. Practice started in November with scrimmages held every Tuesday until the tournament began in January. During the tournament each team played each of the other teams three times. The winning team had its name engraved upon the trophy. The interest and enthusiasm shown by all the members insures the continued suc- cess of this prominent club for many years. BADMINTON With over eighty members, the badminton club had an active year. The officers were: president, Pat Kavanaugh; vice-president, Diane Daniels; secretary, Teddy Carbo; treasur- er, Christine Manning. The managers were Karen Kingsland and Gladys Kelsey. The faculty advisor was Mrs. Rand. During the fall session the fundamentals and scoring were taught. In the spring the club convened again, the season being climaxed with the doubles and singles tourna- ment. The winners names were engraved on the trophy. SOFTBALL CLUB The Softball Club, organizaed early in the fall this year so that its picture could be included in the Saga, chose as officers: Anna Mrozowski, president; Patricia Defrance, vice-president; Carolyn Bielefield, secretary; and Jean Hickenbottom, treasurer. Mrs. Rand, faculty advisor, stressed not only enjoyment of softball but also the fundamentals of a good game. It is too early to predict the winner of the tournaments which will be held in the spring, but whichever class carries off the honors one may be sure that it has not done so without a struggle. Class rivalry is keen, because the winning class has its name en- graved on the trophy. Every Tuesday afternoon in the spring, weather permitting, one 60 may hear Strike Three” and a loud cheer—proof that the Softball Club is in action. BOWLING Bowling is one of the favorite sports in the Wilson Girls' Sports Club. This year, as in the past, this club ranked high in its membership. The juniors and seniors met at the Y. M. C. A. bowling alleys on Monday, while the freshmen and sophomores met on Wednesday. The highest honor of the bowling club is the Hundreds Club, in which a girl obtains her membership by bowling a score of one hundred. The officers for this year were president, Joan Calhoun; vice-president, Mary Ellen Coleman; secretary, Patricia Landcll; treasurer, Lorraine Schultz. Our managers, who checked the attendance and the scores of every bowler, were Judith Turner for the freshmen and sophomores; Patricia Landed for the juniors and seniors. • Our advisors for the year were Miss Friedrich and Mrs. Carrier. SWIMMING CLUB Splash! The twenty-four active members of the Wilson Swimming Club have just taken the plunge. This is a procedure followed every Monday night from October to May with the purpose of teaching one and all the art of swimming. The main project for the year was a Water Ballet, which was presented in March. All the girls felt they had accomplished much in learning the value of cooperative teamwork as well as the fundamentals of swimming. The officers for the 51-53 season were: president, Elaine Wilson; vice president, Betty Treat; treasurer, Marilyn Sadinsky and secretary, Ann Marie German. Our club advisors were Mrs. Atwood and Miss Taylor who helped us to enjoy a very successful season. We of the 1952-53 Swimming Club wish luck to future Wilson swimmers who make swimming more than just a seasonal recreation. 6t GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB The Girls' Rifle Club, a challenging or- ganization, meets each Thursday afternoon at the Middlefield Range. Under the leadership of Mr. Lent and Mr. Lyman, the girls learn the technique of shooting and handling the rifles which are the property of the range. The Rifle Club is a member of the National Rifle Association and through this organi- zation, competes in junior postal matches, all over the country. Both postal and face to face matches with other schools were arrang- ed when possible. In the early spring, the team travels to the Winchester Club House in New Haven to compete with clubs from all over the state. Two targets are shot, one prone, and one offhand, enabling a possible score of 200. Medals are awarded to the member shooting highest on the team and to all participants according to percentage of their score. The club is under the capable leadership of Gladys Kelsey, president; Elaine Carta, vice president; Barbara Warner, secretary; and Pat Trischman. treasurer. Our faculty advisor is Mrs. Frank Short. MAJORETTES This year the Majorettes twirled and marched at all the home football games and at the two Middletown High basketball games. For the first Middletown High game an Indian theme was included in the twirling. At the second game the girls worked on a Scotch theme and dance. Both were very successful. The annual Majorette Twirl” was held on October 11. The profits from the dance were used to purchase new uniforms, tassels, and plumes. Coke was also sold by the girls at home football and basketball games in order to raise money for the club's activities. New girls were chosen to replace the seniors graduating. Girls from grades 9—11 were eligible for try-outs. At the end of the year, letters were awarded to those girls having acquired 100 points throughout the year. Mrs. Ciccarillo, our advisor, gave an advisor's award to the most outstanding Majorette. The officers who helped make the year a successful one, along with our advisor, Mrs. Ciccarillo, were Sue Parmellee, president; Lorraine Schultz, vice-president; Diane Daniels, secretary; Pat Kavanagh, corresponding sec'y; Carol Brookes, treasurer; and Anna Mae Cohen, leader. CHEERLEADERS Seven senior girls were members of this year's squad of cheerleaders, with two juniors and one sophomore making up the rest of the squad. Our officers were Elizabeth Dyer, president; Margaret Rusconi, vice president; Camille Salonia, secretary; Patricia Annino, treasurer; and Judith Cornwall, representative to student council, Patricia Kuchyt, manager. The chief activities of our squad were to cheer at all athletic contests in which Wil son participated and to conduct all pep assemblies. We also sponsored the Hip-Hip-Hop which was held at the beginning of the school year. 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Telephone 7-0231 Congratulations to the Class of 'S3 FROM YOUR FRIENDLY DeSOTO-PLYMOUTH DEALER GAHAN MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY PORTLAND, CONN. Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes — Girls, when the practice teacher is tall, dark and— Trying — Some of the excuses Mr. MacDonald gets. Best Wishes to the Class of 1953 GUY FRANCIS LAMB If you're ever in doubt as to where to buy Your electrical, heating and plumbing supply Here is the answer And You'll agree ARCHITECT MASTER SUPPLY 252 MAIN STREET is the place to buy. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 606 MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments to the PUBLIC MARKET CLASS OF '53 COMPLETE FOOD STORE ESTA'S, Inc. Phone 6-3340 On the Corner of MAIN and WASHINGTON STREETS 480 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. § Congratulations and Best Wishes to you The Class of 1953 THE MIDDLETOWN SAVINGS BANK Incorporated 1825 CORNER MAIN and COURT STREETS Your School Savings Bank’’ 78 Congratulations and the best of luck! We at loring ore proud of the part we have hod m helping to moke your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo- grophs one of the hoppiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just os you hove chosen us as your .class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you wont photographs to help you remember other momentous doys to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you ore sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! loring o s i i mus New England's Largest School Photographers composition mechanicals halftone and line nt film and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service packaging new york me 5-4112