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

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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

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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!

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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