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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

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. The 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. 2 SAGA of 1954 WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT DEDICATION To Mr. James Sullivan, who has unselfishly aided and assisted us during our four years at Wilson, we the Class of 1954 dedicate our Saga. He has guided us in the class-room as well as in athletics, and has always striven to teach us the true meaning of sportsmanship. 4 FACULTY Mr. Creighton F. Magoun, Superintendent Mrs. Ardith Dunlap Mr. Richard Ouellette Mr. Chauncey J. Copeland. Principal Mr. William Ealahan Mr. Carl W. Pickering Mrs. D. Priest, Financial Secretary Miss Louise Facius Miss Anne Pickett Mrs. E. MacDonald, Secretary Mr. Frank Ford Mrs. Ida P. Rand Mrs. L. McCabe, Principal’s Secretary Miss Thelma Friedrich Mrs. Margaret Roth Miss B. Rak. Clerk Miss M. Virginia Gilbert Miss Ella Rufleth Mr. Waller Akerley Miss Gladys Glidden Miss Linda Rufleth Miss Marion Armstrong Mr. George Grant Mr. Clement Shaw Mr. William Blucher Mr. Robert Harris Mrs. Alice Short Mr. Russell Capen Mr. Frederick Johnson Mr. Melvin Stone Mrs. Elma Carreer Mrs. Florence Kerr Mr. Herbert Straub Mr. Arnold Cawley Miss Ruth Lawrence Mr. James Sullivan Mr. Francis Champagne Mr. Leonard Lord Miss Nancy Suydam Mr. Edward Collins Mr. James MacDonald Miss Edith Taylor Miss Alice M. Dempsey Mr. R. Kenneth McCabe Mr. Wallace Travers Miss Helen C. Dempsey Mr. Eugene McCarthy Mrs. Mildred White Mrs. Julia DeSalvatore Mrs. Gertrude McGuire Mr. Milton Miller Mrs. Minnie Marthers 5 SAGA STAFF EDITORS IN CHIEF SPORTS EDITORS Theresa Carbo Robert Fowler Morion Leonard Yvonne Milardo LITERARY EDITORS Elaine Carta Charles Knight Betsy Chubbuck Sheila McCuc PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Lorraine Defrance Richard Machell Cynthia Ackerman BUSINESS MANAGER Joseph Didato ART EDITORS TYPING EDITORS Phyllis Sutkowski Geraldine Triblets Carolyn Dexter Theresa Cichon Rosemary Labella Elaine Gilletti CIRCULATION Lucy Carpenter Phyllis Trischman MANAGERS Carolyn Harmon Joan Linger ADVERTISING Joanne Labaddia Victor Labella Roberta Ross MANAGERS Fred Schilke Barbara Warner Ronald Buekheit Betsy Birdsey Priscilla Haig 6 SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Frederick Schilke Vice President Lorraine Defrance Secretary Treasurer Phyllis Trischman Joseph Didato Representative Robert Fowler 8 ALAN LENNART ANDEEN “Al “ am content to sit and dream” Future Plans—To graduate Student Government. EDWARD ROBERT BATZNER “Ed” “Silence is greater than speech. Future Plans—Accountant Student Government. CYNTHIA ANNE ACKERMAN “Cyn” “Good nature brings many friends. Future plans—Physical Therapist Student Government, Vice Presi- dent 2; Executive Cabinet 4; Ad- visory Board 4, Assembly Com- mittee 3, Chairman 4; Girls Club; Spanish Club; Latin Club; (iirls Glee Club, Librarian 2, Treasurer 3; Mixed Ensemble. Treasurer 3; Melo-dees 4; Choral Council; Saga Staff; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Fresh- man Nominating Committee; Girls’ Sports Club; Sock and Buskin. Program Chairman 2; Junior Honor Society. ESTHER ALBERTA ALBANESE “Esther “A dark-haired maid with friendly eyes.9 Future Plans Office work Student Government; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Club; Table leader. DONALD S. BENNETT “Don” “A little nonsense now and then. Future Plans—Business Student Government; Cafe Squad; Track Team; President- al League. Table Leader. MARJORIE JOAN BERGENSTEIN “Margie” “Joy rises in me like a summer's morn. Future Plans—Comptometer Op- erator Student Government; Girls Sports Club; Table Leader. 9 ARTHUR VICTOR BAIRD “Art” “A quiet countenance often speaks. Future Plans—To be a Register- ed Nurse Student Government. JOSEPH BANKOSKI “Bango” “One picture is worth a thousand words. Future Plans—To be a success Audio-Vision Club; Student Gov- ernment. JOHN BEAUCHEMIN “Johnny” “Happy-go-lucky — that's me I Future Plans—Dairy Farmer Student Government; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Rifle Club. lUCHARI) HENRY BRA1NARD “Bub “Away with books, we re here for fun!9 Future plans—U. S. Marines Student Government; Baseball; Table Leader; Rifle Club; Traffic Squad. STANLEY BRODERICK “Bombo” “What is knowledge, but grieving? 9 Future Plans—Electronics Student Government; Cafe Squad; Football. BENJAMIN ALBERT BIGHINATTI “Ben” “Easy come, easy go. ’ Future Plans—To play Major League baseball Student Government; Student Council; Student Cabinet; Schol- arship Committee; Senior Nomi- nating Committee; Table Leader; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Presidential League 3. 4; Sopho- more Class Treasurer. BETSY ELIZABETH B1RDSEY Betsy A ideasing way which pleases everyone Future plans—Art Designer Student Government; Majorettes, Treasurer; Assembly Committee, Secretary; Traffic Squad; French Club; Band; Table Leader; Girls Club; Girls’ Sports Club. RONALD GEORGE BUCKHEIT “Bucket” “One swell guy with a friendly nature.99 Future Plans—To make plenty of money Student Government; Student Council 2. 4; Advisory Board 4; Saga Staff; Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Council 4; Track; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; Presidential league. LeROY RUSSELL BUCKMAN “Buck “ When he comes in, mischief begins.99 Future Plans—Electrical Engin- e-ring Student Government; Student Council; Advisory Council; Bowl- ing Club; Rifle Club; Swimming Club; Golf Club; Band; llarmon- eers; Mixed Ensemble; Baseball; Football; Track; Cross-country; Audio-Vision Club; Margray Pho- tography Editor; Margray Advis- ory Council; Table Leader; Sock and Budkin; Latin Club; Cap and Gown Committee. GAIL MARIE BRICGMAN Gail “Her very foot has music in it Future Plans—Private Secretary Student Government; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; Margray; Margray Advisory Council; French Club; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Cheerleaders; Head (Cheerleader 4; Girls' Sports Club Board; Sock and Buskin. CAROL ANNETTE BROOKS “Brooksy” “Her smile is her fortune Future Plans Registered Nurse Student Government; Advisory Board 1; Majorettes 1, 2, 3, Trea- surer 3; Head Drum Majorette 4; Girls’ Club; Girls' Sports Club; Bowling Treasurer 4; Margray Typing Staff. PATRICIA BURGESS “Pal” “Always seen, never heard' Future Plans— Baby Nurse Student Government. ROBERT PATRICK BYRNE ••Bob “For he's a jolly good fellow Future Plans—College Student Government; Advisory Board; Student Cabinet; Captain Cafe Squad 4; Football; Band; Audio-Vision. SALLY ANN CAMERON Sally “A quiet plan speaks for itself. Future Plans—Architect Student Government; Scholarship Committee 3. 4: Spanish Club. Secretary 4; I-atin Club; Girls’ Sports Club: Bowling Secretary 4. Home Room Representative 4. LIJCILE FELL CARPENTER “Lucy” Quiet at first, but look again ! Future Plans— Social Worker Student Government; Girls' Sports Club; Girls’ Club; S � ck and Buskin; Unesco. Secretary 4; French Club. President 4; Latin Club; Junior Nominating Com- mittee; Saga Staff. THERESA MARIE CARBO “Teddy” A girl with pep, vim and fire; The kind of girl we all admire. Future Plans—To be happy Student Government; Study Hall Chairman; Traffic Squad; Stud- ent Council; Table Leader; French Club; Latin Club; Span- ish Club; Sock and Buskin, Sec- retary 2. President 3, Student Council Representative 4; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Sports Club Board. Badminton Secretary 3, 4. Basketball President 4; Girls Club; Girls Choir. Secretary 2. 3, President 4; Melo-dees; Girls Octet; Mixed Ensemble; Mar- gray; Margray Advisory Council; Choral Council; Saga Co-Editor. RICHARD CARSON “Dick” “Good nature without disguise. Future Plans—The Boating Busi- ness Student Government; Cafe Squad; Baseball. ELAINE ANNETTE CARTA “Elain” “A little peach in an orchard green Future Plans—Physical Therapy Student Government; Girls’ Sports C3ib; Rifle Chib� Vice President 3. Secretary 4; Girls’ Club; Spanish Club; Study Hall Chairman: Table Leader; Saga Staff. RICHARD A. CARTA “Dick” “Happy am I, from care Tm free. Why cant they all be content like me? Future Plans—Navy Student Government; Cafe Squad; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Track; Football; Rifle Club; Ski Club. RICHARD F. CARTA “Dick” He has an answer to everything. Future Plans—Electrical Engin- eering Student Government; Table Lead- er. ROSE MARIE CARTA Ro “Quiet but true, this lass carries through.’’ Future Plans -Secretary Student Government; Girls (dub; Girls' Club Board 2. 4; Girls’ Sports Club; Margray Typing Staff; Majorette Manager 3, 4; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; Sock ami Bu kin; Christina Card Committee Treasurer; Junior Honor Society; Sophomore Nomi- nating Committee. BETSY-EVE CHUBBUCK “Betts’ “Free and snappy, never unhappy Future Plans—College Student Government; Girls Sports Club; Sock and Buskin, Program Chairman 3, Social Chairman 3; Margray Staff; Mar- gray Alumni Editor 4; French Club; Latin Club; Unesco Club. President 4; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; Junior Nominating Com- mittee; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Choir, Librarian 2; Mixed Ensemble, Librarian 2. 3. Girls’ Octet; Melo- dees; Choral Council 2, 3, Secre- tary 2; Home Room Representa- tive; Saga Staff. THERESA JOAN CICHON “Terry “Friendliness never hurt anyone. Future Plans—Secretary Student Government; Girls’ Club; Girls Sports Club; Saga Staff; Margray Typing Staff: Girls’ Club Board 1; Study Hall Chair- man; Table Leader; Home Room Representative. ROSE IRENE CICHON “Doll “A rose without a thorn. Future Plans—Model Student Government: Girls Club; Girls Sport Club; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Sock and Buskin. DOROTHY MAY COE “Dot “A friendly nature, a smile sincere. Future Plans—College S t u 1 e n t Government; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Club. Secre- tary 4; Sock and Buskin; Mar- gray: Margray Advisory Board; Traffic Squad; French Club. RUBY ROBERTA COOPER Berta’’ uBorn with the gift of laughter. Future Plans-Registered Nurse Student Government: Girls Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Table Leader. LOUIS P. COTRONE “Lou- “Life is too short to u'aste on books. Future Plans—To get rich quick Student Government; Rifle Club; Table leader. 12 LOIS ANN DANIELS “Lo” “She looks on life with quiet . M eyes. Future Plans—Secretary or Re- ceptionist Student Government; Traffic Squad; Margray; Girls' Sports Club; Girls' Club. LORRAINE MARY DEFRANCE “Frenchee” “Beauty abides in her face as the scent of a rose. Future Plans—To be happy Student Government; Advisory Board; Intermediate Board; Stu- dent Cabinet; Traffic Squad; Stu- dent Association Secretary; Class Secretary 2; Vice-President of Class 3, 4; Sophomore, Junior and Senior Nominating Commit- tees; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club, Secretary 4; Softball Trea- surer 4; Table Leader; Margray Typing Staff; Saga Staff. EDWARD WILFRED COUNTER “Eddie” “Young man with a horn” Future Plans—Air Force Student Government; Cafe Squad; Study Hall Chairman; Band; Baseball. ALBERT DAVID CUMMINGS ••Butch” “Life, liberty and the pursuit of women. Future Plans—To play pro foot- ball Student Government; Football; Track; Swimming Club. CAROLYN FRANCES DEXTER “Sis” “In one hand good nature, in the other, good sense. Future Plans—Secretary Student Government; Table Lead- er; Girls’ Sports Club; Girls' Club; Margray Typing Staff; Saga Staff. JOSEPH THOMAS DIDATO “Joey” “One swell guy with a friendly Hir Future Plans—Teacher Student Government; Football; Co-captain Track 4; Co-captain Cross-Country 4; Freshman and Junior Nominating Committees; Class Treasurer 3. 4; Junior Ring Committee; Saga Staff. 13 D’ETTE DARLEY D’Ette “She who is quiet is sweet.” Future Plans—Secretary Student Government; Girls Sports Club; Spanish Club. BERKLEY DEREN “Billy” “Better late than never.” Future Plans—To graduate Student Government. STEPHEN I). FEKETY “Steve If one is silent, one is safe 9 Future Plan —College Student Government; Baseball; Basketball; Audio-Vision. JOHN EDWARD FOOTIT “Jack 44Still water runs deep. Future Plans—Coast Guard Aca- demy Student Government; Traffic Squad; Scholarship Committee. 9 I. d DAVID DUNKLEE “Bomber 44A silent, sly, peace-loving lad Future Plans -College or a job Student Government. LYNN FARROW Lynn V hatever is worth doing is worth doing well Future Plans- Specialist in sur- gical nursing Student Government; Traffic Squad; Sock and Buskin; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Club; Girls Glee Club. ROBERT FORRESTER “Bob 44Everybody's friend, nobody's enemy. Future Plans -College Student Government; Sock and Buskin; Unesco. MARGARET RUTH FOSTER “Peggy 44Contentment is better than riches. Future Plans—To l e a success Student Government; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Club; Traffic Squad; Table leader. 14 DANIEL P. FLANAGAN “Cramp The way to loi'e a friend is to be one. Future Plans -To Ik a million- aire Student Government. MARIAN INEZ FORD Marion 44And the air shall be filled with music. Future Plans—Julius Hart School of Music Student Government; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Girls Choir Accompanist; Melo-dees Accom- panist; Table Leader; Traffic Squad. JUDITH ANN CESNER “Judy A winning heart, a pleasant smile, Dressed so neat and quite in style' Future Plans—College Student Government; Latin Club; Girls Club; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Sports Club Board; Soft- ball President 4; Table Leader; Traffic Stpiad; Sock and Buskin; Spanish Club; Home Room Rep- resentative. WILLIAM EDWARD GRACE “Lad “Tons of fun and thrice as nice. Future Plans—Teacher Student Government; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Sopho- more and Junior Nominating Committees; Band; Cap and Gown Committee. ROBERT KENNETH FOWLER “Bob And they all looked up to him Future Plans—Dairy Farming Student Government; Student Cabinet; Student Council; Rifle Club; Cafe Squad; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Co- Editor of Saga. DAVID GAFFNEY “Dave A man as true as steel. Future Plans—Air Force Student Government; Football; Presidential League; Audio-Vis- ion; Table Leader. PRISCILLA JILL HAIG “Jill Oh. her beautiful hair! Future Plans—Artist Student Government; Girls' Club, Treasurer 4; Girls Club Board; Girls Sports Club; Girls Sports Club Board; Rifle Club Presi- dent 4; Margray; Saga Staff; Table Leader. SAMUEL L. HANNUM, JR. “Sam “Men of few words are the best men Future Plans Carpenter Student Government; Table lead- er; Presidential league. 15 ELAINE GILLETTI Elaine Full of fun, this bright-haired lass; Known and liked by all the class Future Plans—To be happy Student Government; Traffic Squad; Girls Cluh; Girls Sports Club; Margray Typing Staff; Saga Staff: Table Leader: Unesco Club; Sock and Buskin. JAMES IRVING GRANT “Jimmie Gentle and quiet and fun is he. Future Plans—College Student Government; Scholar- ship Committee; Home Room Representative; Football; Base- ball; Basketball. CAROLYN ANN HARMON “Caror “Happy and gay all through the day. Future Plans—Airline Hostess Student Government; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Traffic Squad. ARLYNE LOUISE HAZEN Arlyne “Gentle ways are best. Future Plans—To be of service to whom 1 may Student Government; National Honor Society; Girls’ Choir; Table Leader; Science Club; Glee Club; Typing Club. ROSALIE HERTZBERG “Ro “Knowledge is power. Future Plans—College Student Government; Advisory Board: Intermediate Board; Stu- dent Cabinet; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; Study Hall Chair- man; Head of Study Halls 4; Junior Nominating Committee: French Club; Margray; Girls’ Sports Club; Girls’ Sports Club Board; Badminton President 4: Sock and Buskin. Vice-President 3; Latin Club; Girls’ Club. FRANCES RAE HUBBARD Frances “There is nothing in life but what we put in it. Future Plans—Physical Therapy Student Government; Table Lead- er; Home Room Representative; Girls Club. EVELYN DAVIS HUBBARD “Be be With a marked ability to finish a thing. She. to herself, success will bring. Future Plans—College Student Council; Band; Band Council; Girls’ Sports Club: As- sembly Committee; Advisory Board; Table Leader; Study Hall Chairman: French Club; Girls’ Club; Girls Club Board; Junior and Senior Honor Societies. WILLIAM JAY HUTENSKY “Bill’’ “Always in the thick of a friendly debate. Student Government; Traffic Squad; Rifle Club; Football Manager. JOY VICTORIA JACKSON “Joyous “Dark or light, short or tall. She sets her trap to snare them all. Future Plans Teacher Student Government; Girls Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Sock and Bus- kin; Latin Club; Band; Major- ettes; Margray; Table Leader; Traffic Squad; Home Room Rep- resentative. BRUCE G. JACOBS “Jake’’ “Silence is the perfect herald of foy. Future Plans—To be a million aire Student Government. MONICA ELIZABETH KAVANAUCH “Mon ie” Laugh, and the nor Id laughs with you. Future Plans—Nurse Student Government; Girls Clui� ; Girls Sports Club; Margray; Margray Advisory Council; Table Leader; Study Hall Chairman; Advisory Board; Student Cabi- net; Cirls Sports Club Repre- sentative. KAREN MAE KINGSLAND “Kar” In silent wonder of still, gazing 99 eyes. Future Plans—Physical Therapy Student Government: Table lead- er; Traffic Squad: Girls Sports Club; Badminton; Basketball Managers; Girls’ Club; Margray Typing Staff; Band; Band Coun- cil. DANIEL KLECKOWSKI “Danny If work interferes with pleasure, the heck with work Future Plans—U. S. Army Student Government; Table Lead- er; Cafe Squad. WILLIAM FREDERICK KRF.NZ “Bill Brave in heart, brave in deed. Future Plans—Insurance Agent Student Government; Traffic Squad; Band; Band Council; Na- tional Honor Society; Scholar- ship Committee; Presidential League. CHARLES A. KNIGHT “Charlie All the world is a stage. Future Plans—To write or teach English Student Government; Student Council; Sock and Buskin. Treas- urer 3; Unesco Club: Creative Writing Club. President 2; Har- moneers. President 4; Mixed En- semble; Saga Staff. PATRICIA ANN KUCHYT “Patti” So little, so cute, so clever Future Plans— Office Work Student Government; Girls’Club; Traffic Squad; Girls’ Sports Club; Scholarship Committee; Mar- gray; Cheerleader Manager 3. J. JOANNE LABBADIA “Jo” She's so cheery from morning till night. She sparkles with wit and good humor. Future Plans—College Student Government: I tin Club: Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Cheerleading; Advisory Board; S � ck and Buskin; Table Leader; Traffic Squad; Study Hall Chair- man: Margray Advertising Mana- ger; Margray Advisory Council; Saga Staff; Spanish Club. E. ROSEMARY LaBELLA “Woshie” IThat an inexhaustable supply of giggles. Future Plans—The Medical Field Student Government; Latin Club; Sock and Buskin; Traffic Squad: Girls Club; Girls' Sports Club; Unesco Club; Table Leader; Margray Staff; Freshman Nomi- nating Committee; Saga Staff. VICTOR La BELLA “Vic “A terrific lad that's lots of fun, K ith always time for everyone.” Future Plans—Electronics Tech- nician Student Government: Traffic Squad Assistant Captain; Direc- tor of Advisory Board; Interme- diate Board; Student Cabinet; Mar gray; Mar gray Advisory Council; Football; Track; Cross- Country; Junior and Senior Nom- inating Committees; Unesco Club; Saga Staff. PATRICIA ANN LANDELL “Pal” “Good-humored, frank and free.” Future Plans Nursing Student Government; Student Cabinet; Advisory Board; Study Hall Chairman; Cafe Squad; French Club; Girls Sports Club; Badminton Vice-President 4; Bowling Secretary 3; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Girls Club; Margray. MORTON JEROME LEONARD “Mort” “For strong thou art and goodly” Future Plans—Engineering Student Government; Football; Track; Presidential League; Sock and Buskin; Saga Staff; Spanish Club; Study Hall Chairman; Na- tional Junior Honor .Society; Jun- ior Nominating Committee. RONALD LAZOR “Butch” “ n school — quiet and demure; Outside — well, ue're not so sure.” Future Plans—The Airline Busi- ness Student Government; Cafe Squad. (NO PICTURE) EUGENE LITCH “Gene” uGood humor is the blue sky of the soul.” Future Plans— Draftsman Student Government; Cafe Squad; Table Leader; Track. JOAN LINGER “Joanie” “7 o know her is to love her.” Future Plans—College Student Government; Cafe Squad; Study Hall Chairman; Girls Clee Club; Mixed En- semble. Secretary 3; Choral Coun- cil. Secretary 3; Girls Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Basketball Vice-President 4; Sock and Bus- kin. President 4; Spanish Club; Margray; Saga Staff. DOMINIC LOUIS LOMBARDO “Dom” “Nor spoke he one more word than was his need.” Future Plans—Undecided Student Government; Band. ELEANORE FRANCES Macdonald “Ellie” UA talented miss, a maiden fair, One who is liked everywhere.” Future Plans—College Student Government; Senior Hon- or Society. President 4; Margray Feature Editor 4; Margray Advi- sory Council; Traffic Squad Cap- tain 4; Advisory Board; Inter- mediate Board; Student Council; Student Cabinet; French Club; .Sock and Buskin; Girls' Sports (dub. Treasurer 4; Band; All- Slate Band; All-New England Band; Laurel Girls State; Senior Nominating Committee; Assem- bly Committee; Table Leader. RICHARD J. MACHELL “Mach” Dignity is the essence of manhood.” Future Plans Chemist Student Government; Student Council; Student Cabinet; Junior Honor Society; Margray, Manag- ing Editor 4; Saga Staff; Unesco Club; Study Hall Chairman; Table leader. SHEILA MARGARET McCUE “Shell” Her air, her manner, all who saw admired. Future Plans—College Student Government; Girls Club. President 4; Margray; Saga Staff; French Club. Secretary 4; Girls’ Sports Club; Badminton. Treasurer 4; Bowling. Vice-Presi- dent 4; Junior and Senior Honor Societies, Secretary. Vice-Presi- dent 4; Latin Club; Advisory Board; Sock and Buskin; Traffic Squad; Majorettes; Majorette Council. EDGAR LORIN METCALF “Ed “A peaceful lad clothed in quiet dignity. Future Plans—College Student Government; Rifle Club. Secretary 3; Track; Cross-Coun- try. DONALD M. MAINE “Hap” “Always in the best of spirits Future Plans College Student Government; Baseball Manager 3, 4; Table Leader; Harmoneers; Mixed Ensemble. STANLEY JOHN MASZTAL “Deke” His limbs are cast in manly mold, For hardy sports or contest bold. Future Plans -U. S. Airborne Student Government; Football Captain 4; Basketball; Track; Table Leader. YVONNE MARIE MILARDO Y vonne “Love 'em and leat . em; it's more fun. Future Plans—To be happy Student Government; Freshman Nominating Committee; Girls’ Glee Club; Sock and Buskin; Mixed Ensemble; French Club; Latin Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Swimming Club; Girls’ Club; Margray Girls Sports Editor; Margray Advisory Council; Saga Staff; Home Room Representa- tive; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Traffic Squad. ELLEN ANN MILLER Ellen Gay and audacious, mischief in her eyes. Future Plans—College Student Government; Sock and Buskin; Girls' Club; Girls Sports Club; French Club; Girls’ Glee Club; Mixed Ensemble; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; Margray; Margray Council. PHYLLIS MARIE MESSINA “Phil” Silence is as great an act as speech. Future Plans- Receptionist Student Government; Traffic Squad; Latin Club; Table Lead- er; Girls’ Club; Sock and Bus- kin; Unesco Club. JOSEPH S. MICALE “Joe” What would be rarer under the sun, Than Joe in school with his lessons done. Future Plans—U. S. Army or State Police Student Government; Football Captain 4; Track; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader. LORRAINE MONCADA Lorraine Sleek and slim, uilh pep and vim.” Future Plans—To be happy Student Government; Girls’ Glee Club; Mixed Ensemble; French Club; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Cheerleading. Treasurer 4; Margrav; Traffic Squad; Home Room Representative; Table Leader. JAMES MARTIN OKTAVEC “Ock” “Worries, what are they?” Future Plans—U. S. Army Student Government; Cafe Squad; Table Leader. 1 WILLIAM DEAN MINOR “Willy” “A friend in need, is a friend indeed” Future Plans—Engineering Student Government; Football; Track; Senior Honor Society; Study Hall Chairman; Advisory Hoard; Presidential League. JOAN SANTA MARIE MISENTI Joan A perfect friend, quiet and sincere.” Future Plans—Nurse Student Government; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Glee Club; Table Leader. THERESA OSORA “Terry” “A smile with every greeting.” Future Plans—Office Work Student Government; Majorettes, Secretary 4; Majorette Council; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club. GWENDOLYN FAYE PALMER “Gwen” “A laugh is worth a thousand frowns.” Future Plans—Nurse Student Government; Girls’ Sports Club; Girls’ Club; French Club; Mixed Ensemble; Girls Choir; Table Leader. 20 FRANCES MARGUERITE MOZDIERZ “Fran” Merry as the day is long” Future Plans—Secretary Student Government; Girls’ Sports Club; Girls’ Club; Unesco Club; Margray; Sock and Bus- kin; Traffic Squad; French Club. JOHN JAMES OKTAVEC, JR. “Johnny” Be swift to hear and slow to speak” Future Plans—Air Force Student Government; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Cafe Squad. y DOROTHY StJE PARMELEE “Sue” “Superb in white and golden braid. She leads the Majorettes on parade. Future Plans—Nurse Student Government; Majorettes, Head Majorette 4; Girls’ Club; Girls Sports Club; Table Leader. RICHARD PARMELEE “Stocker” “ e went that-a-way. Future Plans—Drag Racing and Mechanic Table Leader; Cafe Squad; Foot ball; Track. ELSIE MARION PEPLAU “Else” A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Future Plans—Women's Air Corps Student Government; Girls' Sports Club; Unesco Club; Table I-eader. ROBERTA SYLVIA ROSS “Berbie” “Sunny people make cloudy skies seem bright. ’ Future Plans—Dental Hygienist Student Government; Sock and Buskin; Girls' Sports Club; Girls Club; French Club; Latin Club; Band; Margray Saga Staff. LILLIAN ESTER PIASECKI “Bunny” “Contentment is better than riches. Future Plans—Comptometer Op- erator Student Government; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Sock and Buskin; Table Leader; Traffic Squad; Margray Typing Staff; Cap and Gown Committee. EDWARD PHILIP SCHAEFER “Teddy” “A good sport, always ready for fun. Future Plans—College Student Government; Cafe Squad; Senior Nominating Com- mittee; Ba-ketball; Study Hall Chairman; Margray. FREDERICK JULIUS SCHILKE “Fred” “The will of a man is his happiness. Future Plans—Business Student Government; President of Class 4; Football; Track; Study Hall Chairman; Student Council; Student Cabinet; Mar- gray; Presidential League. LORRAINE ELLEN SCHULTZ “Schultzy” “On her and her high endeavor, The light of praise will shine forever. Future Plans—College Student Government; Junior and Senior Honor Societies; Student Council, Director 4, Correspond- ing Secretary 3; Student Cabinet; Intermediate Board; Study Hall Chairman; Traffic Squad; Table Leader; trivia” dab; Seek and Buskin; French Club; Margray; Margray Advisory Council; Girls Sports Club; Girls Sports Board; Majorettes, President 4, Vice- President 2,3; Bowling. President 4, Treasurer 3; Basketball, Trea- surer 3; Class Secretary 1; Class Vice-President 2; Home Room Representative; Freshman and Sophomore Nominating Commit- tees. RAYMOND EDWARD SCHULTZ “Ray “A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men.” Future Plans—Printing Instruc- tor Student Government; Cafe Squad; Table Leader. PAUL D. SCIRPO Paul “At your service, ladies!” Future Plans—College Student Government; Table Lead- er; Baseball; Presidential league. NORMAN EDWARD SIENKO “Norm “Don't hurry me, I'll get there' Future Plans—Engineering Student Government; Advisory Board; Student Cabinet; Cafe Squad; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Track; Margray; Presidential League. WINIFRED HELEN STANNARD “Winnie” “If silence were golden, she'd be a millionaire. ' Future Plans—Undecided Student Government; Girls’ Club; Girls Sports Club. RENA LAURETTA SPECTOR “Rene “A good heart's worth gold” Future Plans—College Girls’ Club; Student Government. ROBERT STIELAU “Bob” “A shy lad, a worthwhile friend.” Future Plans—Communications Engineer Student Government; Audio Vi- sion Club, President 4; Spanish Club, President 4. CLIFFORD JOSEPH STOLBA “Cliff” “That which he wills to do or say, seems wisest” Future Plans—College Student Government; Track Co- Captain 4; Cross-Country Co- Captain 4; Football; Presidential League; President of Student Association 4; Student Cabinet; Student Council; Advisory Board; Intermediate Board; Scholarship Committee; Table Leader; Mar- gray, Business Manager 4; Latin Club; Class President 3; Junior Honor Society. PHYLLIS JOAN SUTKOWSKI Phyl” “A good companion, an easy friend.” Future Plans—New Britain Teachers College Student Government; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Sports Club; Margray Typing Staff; Saga Staff. JANICE SWIFT “Jan “A thing of beauty is a joy forever Future Plans—Wave� Student Government; Table Lead- er; Girls’ Glee Club; Mixed En- semble; Traffic Squad. ANITA MARIE THISDALE “Nita” “She goes quietly on her way.” Future Plans—Secretary Student Government; Girls Club; Girls’ Sports Club. MARION ALICE THURSTON ‘‘Mary Ann” “Her pale blond hair, crowns a maiden truly fair ” Future Plans—Women’s Air Force Student Government; Girls Club; Girls Sports Club; Traffic Squad. GERALDINE MARIE TRIBLETS “Gerry” ”Unpredictable—full of surprise, Curly brown hair, pretty eyes.” Future Plans- New Britain Teachers College Student Government; Traffic- Squad; Girls Sports Club; Girls Club; Junior and Senior Nomi- nating Committees; Home Room Representative; Girls’ Sports Club Board; Margray; Saga Staff. MARVIN TOBIAS “Marv” “He creates fun on days so dreary, With his laughter and jokes so cheery.” Future Plans -Undecided Student Government. PHYLLIS ANN TRISCHM AN “Pat” “Little, but oh my!” Future Plans—Undecided Student Government; Class Sec- retary 2. 3, 4; Junior and Senior Honor Societies; Girls Sports Club; Rifle Club Treasurer 3. 4; Advisory Board; Spanish Club; Traffic Squad; Table Leader JOSEPH J. VINCI “Joe” “Happy-go-lucky, devil-may-care. Big brown eyes and wavy hair” Future Plans—College Student Government; Table Lead- er; Assembly Committee; Base- ball; Presidential League. MARGARET WAIBEL “Greta” “However rare true love may be. It is still less rare than true friendship.” Future Plans—To major in Art in College Student Government; Table Lead- er; Girls’ Club; Girls Sports Club. 23 EDITH MARY WALDNER “Arch” “A simple grace, a gentle dignity. Future Plans— Nurse Student Government; Girls Club; Girls Sports Club; Table Leader. BARBARA ROSE WARNER “Bobbie “So generous and willing. So daring and thrilling Future Plans—Kindergarten Teacher Student Government; Scholarship Committee. Chairman 4; Student Council; Cheerleaders; Girls Sports Club; Girls’ Club Board; Student Cabinet; Girls' Club; Assembly Committee; Rifle (dub. Secretary 4; Table Leader; Tra- ffic Squad; Mixed Ensemble; Girls Glee (dub; Home Room Representative; Sock and Bus- kin; Saga Staff. GEORGE MARTIN WARZECHA “Salty “Merrily we roll along Future Plans—Undecided Student Government; Cafe Squad; Study Hall Chairman; Table Leader; Track; Football. Captain 4. SILAS EDWARD WILKINS “Cy “God’s gift to women.” Future Plans -Business School Student Government; Study Hall Chairman; Football; Track. JUDY ANN WEIMANN “Judy “Life is just a bowl of cherries. No foolish wishes, no stupid worries. Future Plans--Clerical Worker Student Government; Girls Glee Club; Table leader; Traffic Squad; Girls' Club; Girls’ Sports Club. ROBERT EDWIN WOLFF “Bob “Old Faithful. Future Plans—Northeastern University Student Government; Audio Vi- sion Club. Vice-President 4; Mixed Ensemble; Harmoneers; Margray; Sock and Buskin; Tra- ffic Squad. ERNEST A. WOODS Ernie ' “A diligent worker in any field” Future Plans—Electronics Student Government; Junior Honor Society. JACQUELINE WOOLLACOTT “Jackir A spectacle of human happiness. Future Plans—To be happy Student Government; Girls’ Club; Latin Club; French Club; Mar- gray; Margray Advisory Council; Sock and Budkin; Student Coun- cil; Student Cabinet; Assembly Committee; Girls’ Sports Club. President 4; Girls’ $|M rts Club Board; Table Leader; Study Hall Chairman; Traffic Squad. CLASS OF 1954 Most Handsome Sue Parmalee Ben Bighinatti Class Wit Elaine Cilletti Bob Byrne WHO’S Most Versatile Teddy Carbo Bill Grace Friendliest Class Clown Ship Wreck Companion Cynthia Ackerman Dick Machell Monica Kavanaugh Roy Buckman Joan Linger Ted Schaeffer Most Likely to Fred Schilke Most Studious Lynn Farrow Ernie Woods Best Actors Betsy Chubbuck Charles Knight Class Artist Jill Haig Mort Leonard WHO Did Most for Wilson Lorraine Schultz Cliff Stolba Cutest Pat Trischman Joe Didato Most Popular Jackie Woollacott Bob Fowler Most Athletic Lorraine Moncada Deke Masztal Noisiest Barbara Warner Vic Labella Best Dancer Gail Briggmann Si Wilkins Shyest Phyllis Messina Jack Footit Best Dressed Class Flirt Joanne Labaddia Paul Scripo Yvonne Milardo A1 Gumming! CLASS HISTORY When we started our freshman year at Wilson, it seemed like home to many of us, because we had attended eighth grade here. Others of us were slightly bewildered. But, we all soon became acquainted, and elected the following officers to head our class: President Fritz Wamester, Vice-President Cynthia Ackerman, Treasurer Vic La Bella, Secretary Lorraine Schultz, and Representative to Student Council Roy Ruckman. Members of our class who had been chosen to lie members of Junior Honor Society in eighth grade were: Rose Marie Carta, Cynthia Ackerman, Evelyn Hubbard, Bill Minor, Lorraine Schultz, and Ernie Woods. In addition, Ben Bighinatti, Lynn Farrow, John Footit, Bill Krenz, Mort Leonard, Dick Machcll, Sheila McCue, Paul Schukoske. Cliff Stolba, and Pat Trischman were elected during our freshman year. Our class dance, the Freshman Frolic was a success and was enjoyed by all who attended it. We enthusiastically began our second year at Wilson by electing the following officers: Fritz Wamester, president; Lorraine Schultz, vice-president; Pat Trischman, secretary; Ben Bighinatti, treasurer. In October the gym was gayly decorated and the Sophomore Hop, under the direction of Fritz Wamester and Lorraine Schultz, was pronounced a success. In March, elections were held for National Senior Honor Society, and Joyce Bonvie, Evelyn Hubbard, Eleanore Macdonald, Sheila McCue, Lorraine Schultz, and Pat Trischman were installed as probationary members. Returning from our summer vacation, we began our junior year at Wilson, finally being regarded as “upperclassmen.” We elected the following students as our class officers: President Cliff Stolba, Vice- President Lorraine Dcfrance, Treasurer Joe Didato, Secretary Pat Trischman, and Representative to Student Council Ben Bighinatti. In February, the annual Junior Prom was held, with Bill Krenz and Bill Minor as co-chairmen. The gym was decorated in a Hawaiian theme, and many couples took part in the colorful event. Eleanore Macdonald, Sheila McCue, Lorraine Schultz, Ev Hubbard, Pat Trisch- 28 man, Bill Minor, and Bill Krenz were elected to full membership in the National Senior Honor Society. We ended this eventful year with a class picnic, held at Chatfield Hollow. During our last year at Wilson, we had many capable leaders. Our class officers were: Fred Schilke, president; Lorraine Dcfrance, vice-president; Bat Trischman, secretary; Joe Didato, treasurer; and Bob Fowler, representative to Student Council. Our Student Government was headed by: President Cliff Stolba, Director of Student Council Lorraine Schultz, and Director of Advisory Board Vic Labella. Through these persons’ combined efforts, our student government has maintained its high standing. For the first time, the student body this year sponsored a magazine drive. Not only did the senior class have the top salesman in the school, Lorraine Schultz, but it received $150 bonus for the treasury because of its fine work. In the annual Christmas card sale to raise the money to pay for our caps and gowns for graduation, Anita Thisdale was top salesman in the class. The honor of being King and Queen of the Mardi Gras this year went to Eleanore Macdonald and Ben Bighinatti. Our last year marched quickly along, much to quickly for all with its MHS victories, dances, clubs, and studies. The beautiful senior ball in May was its usual success, attended and enjoyed by many couples. The year came to a close and with it the day everyone had looked forward to most, our graduation. Our high school years were over. As we leave to go our separate ways, we each take part of Wilson with us, to be remembered and cherished. The fun we had, the work we did, and the lessons we learned will always be part of us. And if we are remembered for something we have done at Wilson, we will be satisfied. We leave sincere and heart-felt thanks to all who have helped us through to graduatiqn. Betsy Chubbuck Sheila McCuc Charles Knight Elaine Carta 29 CLASS WILL Cynthia Ackerman leaves her parties to anyone brave enough to give them. Esther Alhanese leaves her long black hair. Alan Andeen leaves all study hall chairmen wishing there were more like him. Arthur Baird leaves his cuff links to Mr. Oullettc for his french cuffs. Joe Bankowski leaves. Ed Batzner leaves in a trail of dust. John Beauchemin leaves to buy a large ranch in Texas. Don Bennett leaves the girls in 2nd cafe without a dancer. Marjorie Bergenstein leaves her wonderful disposition to Blanche. Ben Bighinatti leaves his batting average to Jimmy Parmelee. Betsy Birdsey leaves the job of decorating the gym for a formal to some unsuspecting underclassman. Richard Brainard leaves everyone wondering. Gail Briggman leaves her megaphone to Barb Kavanaugh for future cheerlcading. Stanley Broderick leaves carolling. Carol Brookes leaves her winning smile to some lucky junior. Ronny Buckheit leaves his rifle to any good shot. Roy Buckman leaves Miss Facius to wonder why. Pat Burgess leaves in a hurry. Bob Burne leaves Mr. Collins looking for a good tackle. Sally Cameron leaves in her Nash. Teddy Carbo leaves to work with Dior and Lilli Dache. Lucy Carpenter leaves room 108 in quiet at last. Dick Carson leaves to join the Navy. Elaine Carta leaves her pony’s tail to Dianne Hodet. Richard A. Carta leaves cheerfully. Richard F. Carta leaves us all laughing at his jokes. Rose Marie Carta leaves the Majorettes looking for another manager. Betsy Chubbuck leaves her play parts to Jodie Shattuck. Rose Cichon leaves her flirting to the freshman boys. Terry Cichon leaves her vivacious ways. Dot Coe leaves Tommy Barrett to behave himself. Roberta Cooper leaves with pleasure. Louis Cotrone leaves his “bop” clothes to Bill Morris. Eddie Counter leaves still using pin curls to set his wave. “Butch” Cummings leaves hoping to join the Los Angeles Rams. Lois Daniels leaves her traffic post to Maggie King. D’Ette Darley leaves her quiet ways. Lorraine Defrancc leaves her typewriter without a backward glance. Berkley Deren leaves wondering. Carolyn Dexter leaves stenography class with a sigh. Joey Didato leaves his track shoes to Howie Lineberry. David Dunklee leaves for the great outdoors. Lynn Farrow leaves to become a second Florence Nightengale. Steve Fekety leaves the basketball team regretfully. Danny Flanagan leaves screaming for joy. Jack Footit leaves to join the Coast Guard. Marion Ford leaves to become another Frankie Carl. Bob Forrester leaves his chemistry book happily. Peggy Foster leaves everybody guessing. Bob Fowler leaves to become a gentleman farmer. Dave Gaffney leaves for the wide open spaces. Judy Gesner leaves with Jimmy. Elaine Gilletti leaves with her contagious giggle. “Lad” Grace leaves Mr. Collins laughing. Jim Grant leaves for Higganum. Jill Haig leaves with her pony-tail right behind her. Sam Hannum leaves without a sound. Carolyn Harmon leaves to join Pan-American Airlines. Arlyne Hazen leaves the Glee Club minus one good soprano. “Ro” Hertzberg leaves her study-halls gladly. Evelyn Hubbard leaves a shining example to underclassmen. Frances Hubbard leaves her bright red hair. Billy Hutensky leaves to become a financier. 32 Joy Jackson leaves her blond hair to Joan Clark. Bruce Jacobs leaves his red hair to Don Dagnall. Monie Ravanangh leaves running out of jokes. Karen Kingsland leaves to go to college. Danny Klecykowski leaves at the hack door. Charles Knight leaves his acting ability to his brother. William Krenz leaves his saxophone to anyone who can play it. Pat Kuchyt leaves her basketball skill to Mickey Machettio. Joanne Labbadia leaves her pineapple cream cake to whoever wants it. Rosemary LaBella leaves with Bill. Vic LaBella leaves everyone behind with his Chewy. Pat Landell leaves 6th period study in glory. Ron Lazor leaves gladly. Mort Leonard leaves with his football award. Joan Linger leaves her yellow convertible and her reckless driving. Gene Litch leaves Olive behind. Domenic Lombardo leaves his baton to a deserving majorette. Elbe Macdonald leaves her intelligence to Janet Bielefield. Dick Machell leaves to pose for “Men of Distinction” ads. Happy Maine leaves still trying to figure out Terry Cichon’s answers. “Deke” Masztal leaves with Yvonne. Sheila McCue leaves her battered baton to Mrs. DeSalvatore. Phyllis Messina leaves her pertness to Jo-anne Dascanio. Ed Metcalf leaves his curly locks to Walt Ulias. Joe Micale leaves his homework assignments finally done. Yvonne Milardo leaves still in a haze over Deke. Ellen Miller leaves her sparkling eyes to Martha Lamb. Bill Minor leaves for college with a smile. Joan Misenti leaves her curly hair to Eleanor Epstine. Lorraine Moncada leaves to join Carl Otfinoski. Frances Mozdierz leaves her typing skill to Judy Turner. Jimmy Octavcc leaves in a flash. Johnnie Octavec leaves in his Ford. Terry Osora leaves her majorette uniform to Mary Ann Lagana. Gwen Palmer leaves to join Chick. Dick Parmalee leaves his answers (?) with Miss Dempsey wondering. Sue Parmalee leaves the baton corps exhausted. Elsie Peplau leaves in her souped-up Chewy. Lillian Piasecki leaves trying to figure out teachers. Roberta Ross leaves her clarinet to Carol Augeri. Ted Schaefer leaves his hoop shots to Joe llavlicek. Fred Schilke leaves if he can get here on time. Lorraine Schultz leaves all her extra curricular activities. Ray Schultz leaves his worn out type to Mr. Travers. Paul Scirpo leaves his name correctly spelled “Scirpo.” Norman Scienko leaves his Cafe Squad post unguarded. Renie Spector leaves in a whirl. Winnie Stannard leaves like a lady. Bob Stielau leaves his Audio Vision Club in the hands of Pete Doebener. Cliff Stolba leaves still trying to learn high jumping. Phyllis Sutkowski leaves her fast typing ability to some worthy junior. Janice Swift leaves her “ski jump” nose. Nita Thisdale leaves with her dictation notebook ready. Marion Thurston leaves for the wild blue yonder. Marv Tobias leaves his classmates laughing. Gerry Triblets leaves as a student to return as a teacher. Pat Trischman leaves her “boots and saddle” to Rosemary Burhnam. Joe Vinci leaves in a cloud of dust. Greta Waibel leaves as quietly as she came. Edith Waldner leaves “tip toeing” into the future. Bobbie Warner leaves still baking cherry pies. Salty Warzecha leaves Willie Graham to win next year’s M. H. S. Game. Judy Weimann leaves the typing class, giggling as usual. Cy Wilkins leaves a trail of “broken hearts.” Bob Wolff leaves the ladder lonely. Ernie Woods leaves with his nose in a book. Jackie Woollacott leaves to join Milt. 33 UNDERCLASSMEN THE JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class was one of the most active and enthusiastic in Wilson this year. The officers were: President Harold Parmelee, Vice President Barbara Kavanaugh, Secretary Maureen Farrands, Treasurer Walter Lefco, and Student Council Represen- tative Judy Turner. One of the most important events of the year was selecting our rings. Another outstanding event was the Junior Prom, held on February twelfth. Harold Parmelee and Maureen Farrands were co-chairmen for this dance. The faculty advisors were: Miss Helen Dempsey; Mrs. Mildred White; Mr. Edward Collins; and Mr. George Grant. The Juniors extend their best wishes to the Class of 1954 for success and happi- ness in the years to come. 36 SOPHOMORE CLASS' The Sophomore class elected the following officers for 1953-54: President Bob Deckelman; Vice-President Eileen Merunka: Secretary Diane Manchester; Treasurer Bill Swift; Representative to Student Council Gary Augeri. The Sophomores have been represented on the Advisory Board by Pat Pasieka, Carol Deshefy, Bill Swift, and Johnny Green. The big event of the year, for. the Sophomores, was the annual Freshman-Sopho- more Dance held in January. It was a big success and a good time was enjoyed by all who attended. The Sophomore faculty advisors were: Mrs. Gertrude McGuire, Mr. Leonard Lord, Mr. Clement Shaw, and Mr. Melvin Stone. Many Sophomores were very active in school sports this year. In the fields of football and basketball the outstanding Sophomores were Willie Graham and Willie Wilson. The class of ’56 extends to the class of ’54 its most sincere wishes for a successful future. 37 FRESHMEN Officers of the class of 1957, which is the largest freshman class in the history of Wilson, were: President Robert Treat, Vice-President Davida Sherwood, Secretary Mary Ann Carta, Treasurer Louis Aresco. Herman Cooper represented the class on Student Council. The class advisors for the year were Miss Alice Dempsey, Miss Clidden, and Mr. Ouellette. Among the outstanding athletes of the class were Charles Parmelee, who played on the varsity team in basketball, and Robert Treat, who played varsity football. The freshman and sophomore classes sponsored a “Calendar Dance” in January. Co-chairmen were elected for the committees. The freshmen who headed the committees were Barbara Czaja, Lillian Emanuele, Michelene Pasieka, Louis Aresco, Robert Treat, and Mary Ann Carta. The class of 1957 offers its most sincere wishes to the graduating class of 1951 for a successful future. 38 THE EXECUTIVE CABINET This year the Executive Cabinet was active in the supervision of the first school-wide magazine sale in which more than three thousand dollars was raised to start work on the two recreational fields and the tennis courts on land adjacent to the school. The naming of the recently purchased fields to extend sport facilities was undertaken by this body also. 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 Clifford Stolba Lorraine Defrance Lorraine Schultz Victor I a Bella Rosalie Hertzberg Captain of Traffic Squad Eleanore MacDonald Captain of Cafeteria Squad Bob Byrne Chairman of Assembly Committee Cynthia Ackerman Chairman of Scholarship Committee Barbara Warner Representative from Opposition Fred Schilke Representatives from Student Council Bob Fowler, Richard Machell Jacqueline Woollacott Representatives from Advisory Board Patricia Landell, Harold Parmelee, Norman Sienko Advisor Miss Marion Armstrong 40 STUDENT COUNCIL Again this year. Student Council has advanced towards maintaining Wilson’s spirit. Under the capable leadership of Lorraine Schultz, director; Judy Turner, secretary; and Barry Haight, treas- urer; benefits have been secured for both the faculty and the student body. The backbone of the council consists of the presi- dent and the representative from each class, and each established organization. Miss Pickett is the faculty advisor. The main project of Student Council this year has been a survey that was made of the regulations for extra-curricular activities at other Connecticut schools. The routine activities were the second an- nual publication of the Woodrow Wilson Student Handbook, sponsorship of the mid-year movie and paid assemblies, participation in community service drives, transportation for away games and the cafe dancing program. THE STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD The Student Advisory Board is the judicial branch of Student Government. It consists of the captains of the Study Hall, the Traffic Squad, and the Cafe Squad, along with representatives of the four classes, elected by the student body each spring. Vic LaBella was elected director and Margaret King secretary. Harold Parmelee. Monica Kavanaugh, and Pat Landell were elected by the Advisory Board to serve on Student Cabinet. Miss Helen Dempsey and Mr. Herbert Straub served as faculty advisors for the Advisory Board this year. 41 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE The Assembly Committee, a branch of Student Council, functioned under the leadership of Cynthia Ackerman, chairman; Eleanor MacDonald, repre- sentative to Student Council; and Miss Louise Facius, faculty advisor. Other members included Betsy Birdsey, acting secretary; Evelyn Hubbard, Howard Lineberry, Samuel Bitgood, Robert Prue. Jerry Weitzman, and Dale Farrow. The Assembly Committee planned the Armistice Day, the Christmas, and the Memorial Day assem- blies, and selected two assemblies sponsored by Student Council. The committee also planned other assembly programs at intervals of approximately two weeks. The Scolarship Committe of the Woodrow Wil- son Student Association, has made great progress this year. Under the capable leadership of its chair- man Barbara Warner, the sale of plastic book covers was a successful fund-raising project. We were as- sisted ably by the National Senior Honor Society in this venture. A pencil machine has been installed in the library for the convenience of the students. The small but continuing profits from this project aid in building a scholarship fund, which will guar- antee an annual one hundred and fifty dollar scholarship to a deserving senior planning to further his training after graduation. The committee of thirteen members includes sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Miss Edith Taylor was the faculty advisor for this group. TRAFFIC SQUAD The Traffic Squad this year was composed of two alternating squads of twenty-three members each. The job of these squads was to maintain order in the corridors through which over nine hundred students pass daily. Eleanore MacDonald was elected captain of this year’s squad by the Advisory Board. One new post was created. 42 STUDY HALL CHAIRMEN In the fall of the Advisory Board elected Rosalie Hertzberg captain of study halls. The Advisory Board confirmed the study hall chairmen selected by the captain. These chairmen, in turn, chose their table leaders. Janice Manning was chosen assistant captain. It was the duty of the chairmen to enforce the study hall rules and to maintain an atmosphere which would encourage good study habits. CAFE SQUAD The cafe squad was composed of thirty-six members, thirty-two boys and four girls. The pur- pose of the squad is to maintain order in the cafe, gym, and corridors during lunch periods. It suc- cessfully fulfilled its duty with the aid of the entire student body. The squad was under the direction of captain Bob Byrne, with Wally Krupa serving as assistant. Our advisor was Mr. Walter Akerly. 43 AUDIO-VISION CLUB The Audio-Vision Club is one of the outstand- ing service organizations in Woodrow Wilson High School. This club has functioned successfully for nearly ten years. Its activities include the operation of the school’s movie projectors, and tape recorder, and helping out on social occasions. The Club’s chief social activities were the annual dance and club picnic. Accomplishments this year include an insurance plan, and the redecoration of the projection room. Officers for '53-’54 were: President Bob Stielau, Vice-President Bob Wolff, Secretary Ray Ehlers, Treasurer John Rasch. THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY During the past school year the Woodrow Wilson Chapter of the National Honor Society has greatly advanced its standing as an active school and com- munity service organization. Among the projects of the organization were: assisting the Scholarship Committee in the sale of book covers, cleaning and redecorating the school’s trophy cases, renovating the Honor Roll over the front stairway, tutoring fellow students who needed help and preparing an assembly at which the Middletown Exchange Club presented a Freedom Shrine to the school. The officers were: Eleanore MacDonald, presi- dent: Sheila McCue, vice-president and secretary; and Arlyne Hazen, treasurer. Miss Taylor was fac- ulty advisor. FRENCH CLUB In September the French Club held its first meet- ing under the supervision of its new advisor, Mister Richard Ouellette. The officers elected for 1953-’54 were Lucy Car- penter, president; Judy Turner, vice-president: Sheila McCue, secretary; Bill Konopka, treasurer; and Joan Deshefy, representative to Student Council. The activities of the French Club included monthly meetings, guest speakers, French movies, and the annual banquet in May. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club completed its second success- ful year at Wilson. Two meeting a month have been held under the guidance of Mrs. White. Any student completing one semester of Spanish is eligible for membership. The club was formed to increase the knowledge of the Spanish language, people and customs. The following officers were elected: Pat Pasieka. president; Bob Stielau, vice president; Sally Came- ron, secretary; Barry Haight, treasurer; Jim Gilbert, program chairman. 45 SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club, organized this year by Mr. Thomas Simpson, a graduate student at Wesleyan, with the purpose of promoting interest in science, meets bi-monthly. Activities of the club included field trips to the Raymond Engineering Laboratory, the Wesleyan Biology Laboratory, the Russell Company Labora- tory, ami lecture demonstrations by club members. A Christmas party featured a “Chemist’s tree” as part of the decorations. Officers were: George Rizzi. president; Janet Bielefield, secretary; and Rosemary Burnham, treas- urer. Mrs. Short and Mr. Straub are faculty advisors. ART CLUB The Art Club is a new activity organized this year. Our officers were as follows: Arlene Zirnmcr- men, president: Judy Reynolds, vice-president: Jane Santangclo. secretary; Sandra Svihovec, treasurer. Mrs. Dunlap was our faculty advisor. Our Christ- mas project was making favors for the Red Cross. During the year we also worked in water colors. UNESCO CLUB This year the UNESCO Club began its third season under the guidance of Mr. Russell Capen. The officers' were President Betsy Chubbuek, Vice- President Martha Unger, Secretary Lucy Carpenter, Treasurer Dick Machell, and Representative to Stu- dent Council Charles Knight. Among its activities the club sponsored an as- sembly with a Belgian student at Wesleyan as a speaker and we placed posters in the bank window on United Nations Day. In October the club made a trip to New York City to see the United Nations building and to listen to a committee meeting. In the future we plan to attend the New Britain Teach- ers’ College Conference and to close the year with a picnic. CHORAL COUNCIL Choral Council, made up of the offi- cers and two representatives from the choral groups, is the group which de- termines the rules and regulations for the members of the choral organizations. This group, along with the help of Mr. Johnson, faculty advisor, chooses those students who are to take part in the Con- necticut All State Concert and the New England Choir. This year Gwen Palmer, Janice Manning, Carol Amenta, Dave Dickinson, and Charles Knight, were chosen to take part in the Connecticut All State Concert and Teddy Carbo, Betsy Chubbuck, Dave Dickinson, Charles Knight, and Janice Manning were chosen to take part in the New England Choir. Those on choral council this year were Peggy Quinn, Barbara Doolittle, Barbara Carbo, Kathy Minnick, Carol Amenta, Charles Knight, and Dave Dick- inson, with Teddy Carbo, president, and Margaret King, secretary. THE MELO-DEES The Melo-dees is the newest singing group at Wilson. Though this group has just been organized it has enjoyed a highly successful year. The Melo-dees have toured the town schools, sung at P. T. A. banquets and many school as- semblies, and participated in the state and New England Festivals. The members wore uniforms con- sisting of white sweaters, red skirts and white shoes. Each had a letter spelling out the title of the group. Mr. Johnson was the founder and faculty advisor to the group. Marian Ford was the accompanist. THE HARMONEERS The Harmoneers, the only boys’ vocal group at Wilson, specializes in barber shop harmony. This group has partici- pated in the Connecticut Audition Festi- val and the singing program in the town schools. The boys in the Harmoneers were Richard Burlison. Dave Dickinson. William Huntley. Charles Knight, and Donald Knight. The group was under the direction of Mr. Frederick Johnson. 47 THE GIRLS’ CHOIR The Girls’ Choir, the largest of the choral groups, has had a very successful year. The choir met every day during general study to prepare for its many activities. This year the choir has had a full schedule which included a weekly tour of the grammar schools, performing for assemblies and P. T. A. meetings, the annual spring concert: and, for the first time, the choir took part in the Connecticut Audition Festival in Deep River, Connecticut, and the New England Audition Festival at the University of New Hampshire. The choir was under the capable direction of Mr. Frederick Johnson, director of vocal music at Wilson. The following girls were elected as officers:. Teddy Carbo, president: Margaret King, secretary: Peggy Quinn, treasurer; Barbara Doolittle and Bar- bara Carbo, librarians. SOCK AND BUSKIN The officers for the 1953-54 season of the Sock and Buskin Dramatic Club here at Wilson were as follows: President Joan Linger, Vice-President Jody Shattuck, Treasurer Charles Knight, Secretary Car- ole Amenta, Representative to Student Council Ted- dy Carbo, Social Chairman Diane Zimmerman, Program Chairman Marsha Banks, and Membei ship Chairman Elaine LaRosa. This year the club’s major undertaking was a three-act play presented March 17 in the school 48 auditorium. The title of this hilarious comedy was “The Little Dog Laughed”, and the leading charac- ter, portrayed by Jody Shattuck; was a sophomore majoring in psychology home from college for sum- mer vacation. The supporting cast included Carole Amenta, Mort Leonard, Claire Wrubel, Helen Col- lins, Teddy Carbo, Carol Augeri, Betsey Chubbuck, Donald Knight. Jerry llecker, and Jim Newton. Sock and Buskin is looking forward to many more successful productions in the future. Our club advisors, Mr. Carl Pickering, chairman and Mr. Arnold Cawley, assistant, greatly helped in promot- ing interest in the club and making it the success it is today. BAND AND BAND COUNCIL The Band is composed of boys and girls who enjoy playing music as a unit. They are under the direction of Mr. Frank Ford. The Band activities held during the year in- cluded the “Hello” Dance, the Sports Dance follow- ing the Middletown-Wilson football game, the Mardi Gras, and various concerts. During the year the band played for school as- semblies, parades, and public entertainment. At the time of writing, we hope to attend the New England Music Festival to be held in New Hampshire. Five of our members attended the All- State Festival this year. They were Diane Ehlcrs ’55, Joe Wrubel ’55, Cosimo Guiffrida ’55, Eleanorc MacDonald '54, and Karen Kingsland ’54. Led by their head Drum Majorette, Carol Brookes ’54, and assistant Drum Majorette, Nancy Gustafson ’55, the hand has put on many interesting exhibitions during the football and basketball games. Headed by Captain Bill Krenz, the officers for the year were as follows: First Lieutenant Evelyn Hubbard, Second Lieutenant Joe Wrubel, Top Sergeant Bob Paulson, Sergeants Ronald Buchheit and Diane Ehlcrs, Quartermasters Judy Bryant and Alice Hal elman, Representative to Student Council Janet Bit-1 ifield. Corporals Karen Kingsland, Roberta Ross, Nicholas Lesbincs, Albert Childs, Dottie Dean, and Chris Pickering. To Mr. Frank Ford, an admirable professor and an inspiring conductor, and to Mrs. Henry Liedke, who has been replaced by Miss Nancy Suydam, our friendly, understanding and capable advisors, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appre- ciation. 49 CIRI S' CU R Girls’ Club began the vear 1953-S4 with the following officers: President Sheila McCuc. Vice- President Maureen Farrands. Secretary Dorothy Coe. and Treasurer Jill Haig. The Girls’ Club Board consisted of the officers and two members from each class, who were: seniors. Bose Marie Carta and Evelyn Hubbard: juniors, Margaret King and Mari- lyn Johnson: sophomores, Carol Deshcfy and F.ileen Mcrunka: and freshmen, Davia Sherwood and Gail Zurcher. Our faculty advisors were Mrs. Carreer. Miss Faeius, the Misses Alice and Helen Dempsey. Miss Friedricks, and Miss Suydam. Activity for the year began with open house in October for members and prospective new members, at which Mr. Copeland was guest' speaker. Later meetings offered a variety of programs: talks on football and basketball by Coaches Collins and Sul- livan: a Christmas party and service project; a talent show; a “Mind your Manners” and good grooming program; and a pot-luek supper. The highlight of the year was the annual formal dance held in April, and the finale was the picnic in June at which officers were elected for the coming year. MARGRAY ADVISORY COUNCIL The Margray Advisory Council, con- sisting of the editor, business manager, and two representatives from each of the following staffs, news, feature, adver- tising, circulation, and typing, was chosen by the entire Margray Staff at the first meeting in September. The council was established to create a spirit of har- mony and co-operation among the var- ious 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 every third Monday to discuss the pre- vious issue of the Margray and the ac- tivities and functions of the entire staff. Eleanorc Macdonald was elected direc- tor, and Dot Coe, recorder for 1953-54. MARGRAY The entire 1953-54 Margray staff put forth their best efforts to provide worthwhile news, sports news, and humor for the student body. An innovation was the appointing of a managing editor, whose job it was to see that all staffs were functioning properly. By vote of the Margray Advisory Council, the man- aging editor was made a member of that body. The Margray was honored by being asked to nominate a student from Woodrow Wilson to serve as a member of the 1953-54 Student Advisory Coun- cil of the Connecticut Scholastic Press Association. The Margray is financially independent and is supported by various money-making projects. This year, as usual, the Margray sponsored two dances which were very successful. The paper was very well supported by the students and there was an increase in circulation during the year. Editor Joseph Havlicek. News Editor Sally Gomhcski, Feature Editor Eleanore MacDonald. Sports Editors Barry Haight and Yvonne Milardo. Alumni Editor Betsy Chubbuck. Photography Edi- tor Roy Buckman, Business Editor Cliff Stolba. Managing Editor Richard Machell. Advertising Manaegr Joanne Labbadio, Circulation Manager Vic Ijl Bella, and Typing Editor Lorraine Defrancc were assisted by a competent and dependable staff. Thanks should go to the student body and to the faculty advisors; Mrs. Mildred White, Miss Alice Dempsey, and Mr. Arnold Cawley. FOOTBALL After having compiled a fair record of three wins and three defeats, the Wildcats scored impres- sive victories over powerful Middletown and East Hartford teams to close out a successful season. Wilson opened the season with a victory over a new rival, Windham, at Willimantic. A second half comeback gave the Cats a 28-13 win. The following week, Wilson journeyed to Ston- ington where a small but spirited Stonington High team eked out a 19 to 13 upset win over the Wilson combine. At home for the first time on October 4, the Cats bounced back to hand big rival Southington a stunning 33-19 setback, under the lights. On October 11, Wilson traveled to Groton where Robert E. Fitch buried the Cats under a devastating aerial attack to score a 26-0 victory. Later the Margrays returned to the victory road with a well rounded victory over Meriden High by a 26-6 score. The Wildcats took field at East Haven a week later, where a big East Haven team hammered out a 14-0 second half victory over an injury riddled Wilson Club. On November 9, Wilson clashed with arch rival Middletown High for the city title. With a well rounded team performance -the Wildcats ripped through a highly touted Tiger team to score a crushing 31-18 victory. Wilson closed out the season five days later with an equally spectacular 19 to 12 victory over a very strong East Hartford Club. For their season showing Wilson was awarded the city trophy title and also the Central Valley Conference Trophy. S3 BASKETBALL The Wilson Basketball team led by Larry Hel- fant, its high scorer and captain, found itself out- manned for most of the year. Coach Sullivan set aside the 1954 season for rebuilding with a bright outlook for the future. Before the season got under way, the Cats lost co-captain Dean Patenaude who had been expected to carry much of the burden. Wilson has thus far defeated Farmington and Glastonbury, the former in an overtime duel. How- ever the Cats most impressive victory came over a favored city high team which they defeated decisive- ly to take a 1-0 lead in the city series. On February second the Wildcats fought a strong Windsor team right down to the line before bowing out. Rounding out the varsity were Deke Mazstal, Joe Havlicek, Jim Parmelee, Ted Schaefer, Jim Grant, Steve Fekety, Charley Parmelee, Barry Haight, Dave Dickinson, Willie Graham, and Willie Wilson. 34 BASEBALL The Woodrow Wilson baseball team posted a record of fourteen wins and three losses to win the Central Valley Conference Title. The Wildcats scored double wins over Windsor. Newington, Rockville, Plainville, Southington and Glastonbury while downing Wethersfield and Mid- dletown once. The Cats were defeated in their opening game 2-0 by a strong New London Bulkeley team. The Wilson combine was also beaten by Wethersfield and M. H. S. The Wildcats won their first game with Middle- town in the game of the city series, but a spirited M. H. S. team came back to upset the cats in the second game and divide the city honors. Wilson’s ace pitcher, Joe Jay of Rockfall signed a bonus contract with the Milwaukee Braves of the National League upon graduation. The Cats leading hitter, Ben Bighnatti; and one of their most dependable hurlers Paul Scripo were elected co-captains for the 1954 season. 55 TRACK Captains Bill Szewczyk and Bernie Dudek with a hard working group of under classmen led Wilson to second place in the Central Valley Conference. Wilson placed second in the state indoor meet at ale to open the 1953 season. The Wildcats lost the season’s first dual meet to East Hartford by a 62-42 margin. However, the Cats bounced in their next meet with Southington, with a decisive 67 to 37 score. Wilson also downed Wethersfield 58V3-45V3 to capture its second con- ference win. At the Connecticut Relays, Wilson won the two mile relay for the fifteenth time in seventeen years. The Cats dropped a dual meet to Middletown and lost the city title in a fairly close meet, being outscored 60-44. Wilson closed out the season at Yale, where they placed eighth in the State Outdoor Meet, scoring thirteen points. Cliff Stolba and Joe Didato were elected co- captains for the 1954 season. 56 CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country returned to Wilson this season after a twenty year absence, and the Wilson har- riers under coach Jim Sullivan made a showing of which to be proud. An inexperienced Wildcat team dropped its opening meet to a good Weaver club by the narrow- margin of 24 to 31. The eager and determined Wilson harriers caugh fire in their second contest and out-raced Hall 24-31. On October 29, the Wildcats traveled to Storrs where they deadlocked Windham for third place in the University of Connecticut Invitational Meet. Wilson again made a fine showing in the state meet at Wesleyan as they grabbed eighth place. Three days later the Cats crushed Middletown High 18-37 to garner the city title and close out a very successful season. Leading the “Cats” were Howie Lineberry, Co- captains Joe Didato and Cliff Stolba, and rounding out the group, Edgar Metcalf. RIFLE CLUB After dropping their initial meet to the Fairfield Juvenile Police Team, the Wilson shooters found the win column with victories over Portland and Manchester of the C. C. I. L. On February tenth, the Wildcats bowed to Middletown High in a tight meet. Leading the Wilson gunners is senior Ronnie Buckheit, a crack shot who has been turning in some fine performances for the Wildcats this season. Backing him are F. Budka. Bill Huntley, Craig Nel- son, Billy Hutensky, Buddy Wiese, Bob Harris and Jimmy Nelson. Officers arc: A. E. Childs, president; Bob Harris, vice president; Bill Hutensky, secretary; Jim New- ton, treasurer; and Ronnie Buckheit, Representative to Student Council. GIRLS’ SPORTS CLUB BOARD The executive board of the Girls’ Sports Club is made up of the officers of the club, the presidents of the affiliated clubs, and the representative to Student Council. The officers elected were: President Jacqueline Woolacott, Vice-President Diane Hodet, Secretary Lorraine IV - france, Treasurer Eleanor MacDonald, and Representative to Student Council, Barbara Kavanaugh. The advisor was Mrs. Rand. MAJORETTES CHEERLEADERS The Majorettes, under the direction of Head Majorette Sue Parmelee, spent many hours of hard work and practice to help make some of the major athletic events more colorful and interesting. The Majorettes demonstrated their skill at all home football games and the two basketball games against Middletown High School. The officers for the year 1953-1954 were as fol- lows: President Lorraine Schultz, Vice-President Carol Hill, Secretary Terry Osora, Treasurer Betsy Birdsey, and Representatives to Student Council Kathy Marshall, Sheila McCue, Vicki Siecienski, and Maureen Farrands. Mrs. De Salvatore, faculty advisor, gave much helpful guidance, and Major Harvey gave excellent instruction. The Cheerleaders of 1953-54 have done their utmost to arouse the enthusiasm of the entire school and to cheer the teams on to victory. The officers of this year’s cheering squad were: President Gail Briggman, Vice-President Barbara Kavanaugh, Treasurer Lorraine Moncada, Represen- tative to Student Council Barbara Warner, and Manager Joan Clark. Mrs. Rand, our advisor, was our greatest helper and chief consultant. The uniforms worn for football season were maroon skirts and white sweaters and for basketball maroon sweaters and grey skirts. The chief activities of the club were to lead the cheering at assemblies and all Wilson athletic events. In September the Megaphone March was spon- sored by the cheering leaders. 38 BASKETBALL CLUB Basketball is a leading sport among the girls at Wilson. This year the members elected the follow- ing girls as officers: Teddy Carbo, President; Joan Linger, Vice-President: Joan Clark, Secretary; and Kathleen Todeschini, Treasurer. Mrs. Rand served as a faculty advisor. The club, as in the past years, was divided into four teams; Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, each playing the other three times in a tournament conducted from January to March. The winner of this tournament was honored by having the numerals of the class engraved on the trophy. This year the girls had a very successful season. The interest and enthusiasm shown will undoubtedly make girls’ basketball an even more prominent sport at Wilson next year. BADMINTON The Badminton Club of over one hundred girls had a highly successful year climaxed by the tourna- ment. The officers were: President Rosalie Hertz- berg, Vice-President Pat Landell, Secretary Teddy Carbo, Treasurer Sheila McCue. Assisting as mana- gers were Karen Kingsland and Joan Linger. The fall sessions were devoted to the practice of fundamentals and scoring. Because other groups were using the gymnasium during the winter months, the club discontinued its activities until spring, when practice was resumed. Then came the annual singles and doubles tournament. The names of the winners were engraved upon the trophy. The Badminton Club wishes to thank Mrs. Rand, who served as faculty advisor. SOFTBALL CLUB At the first meeting of the Softball Club the fol- lowing girls were elected as officers: Judv Gesner, President; Joan Deshefy, Vice-President; Margaret King. Secretary; and Lorraine Defrance, Treasurer. Mrs. Rand, girls’ physical education director, served as faculty advisor. The Softball Club was divided into four teams: Seniors. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, each competing in the tournament and displaying keen class rivalry. The numerals of the winning class were engraved on the Softball trophy. BOWLING CLUB Bowling has again proved to be one of the most popular sports for Wilson girls. The Juniors and Seniors met at the Y.M.C.A. on Monday, under the direction of Miss Fredericks. The Freshmen and Sophomores tried their skill on Wednesday under the direction of Miss Gliddcn, the other faculty ad- visor. The officers of the Girls’ Bowling Club were: President Lorraine Schultz, Vice-President Sheila McCue. Secretary Sally Cameron, Treasurer Carol Brookes. The aim of all girls was to become a member of the Hundreds’ Club by bowling a score of one hund- red or over. 60 SWIMMING CLUB The Swimming Club held its first meeting on October 17 and elected the following officers: Presi- dent Sandra McConochie, Vice President Marilyn Sadinsky, Treasurer Carol Holroyd, and Secretary Carole Amenta. Our advisor was Miss Nancy Suy- dam. Due to the success of the Magazine Drive, held for the first time here at Wilson, pool time was pur- chased by the school, thereby making membership in the club free. This nearly doubled the member- ship of the group. Therefore, two groups which were classified as intermediate and advanced were formed and met on different nights. Our major undertaking this year was a Water Ballet held on April 24 with both afternoon and evening performances. Under the supervision of Mr. Benjamin Lord, our new instructor, our part of the program was successful. GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB The Girls’ Rifle Club has a very active program planned for this year. During the past few months the club members have been practicing hard for coming matches. This season a new system in which the members can earn medals, has been introduced. Matches are scheduled with the following teams: M.H.S. girls, M.H.S. boys, Hamden High girls (two matches), W.W.H.S. boys, Portland High boys, and the annual match in New Haven, in which many New England high schools and senior teams participate. In a recent two position match the Wilson’s girls’ team defeated the Middletown High girls, 746 to 737. 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