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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

GpcXibri 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 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 DEDICATION To our friend, Mr. Edward Collins, who through the years has shown us sportsmanship and the ideals of good character, we, the Class of Nineteen Fifty-Six, gratefully dedicate our Saga. 4 FACULTY 1955-’56 4fi‘' Mr. Creighton F. Magoun Mr. Chauncey J. Copeland Mr. George H. Grant Mrs. Everett M. Priest Miss Gail Briggman Miss Lorraine Moncada Mrs. John McKenna Mrs. Joseph Teichman Mrs. Howard Harrison Mrs. Edward Wysocki Mr. Walter D. Akerley Miss Marion E. Armstrong Mr. William C. Blucher Miss Janice M. Bosworth Mrs. Elma Carreer 'Mr. Arnold W. Cawley Francis C. Champagne . Edward P. Collins Mr. John Delegan Miss Alice M. Dempsey Miss Helen C. Dempsey Mrs. Daniel Dunlap 1 7 J.J, iss Louise M. Facius ju U • Mr. Frank G. Ford Miss Thelma S. Friedrick Miss M. Virginia Gilbert Miss Gladys .Glidden Mrs. Richard Goodman Mr. Robert P. Harris Mr. Arthur Hatje Mr. Clayton Hewitt Mr .Frederick A. Johnson Mr. Leo C. Kania Mrs. John Kerr Mr. Edward J. Kusek Miss Mary Jane Langley Mr. Leonard Lord Wv7 Mr. R. Kenneth McCabe Mr. Eugene McCarthy Mrs. John McGui Mr. Milton J. Miller Mr. Richard F. Ouellette Mr. Carl W. Pickering 'a . . Miss Anne D. Pickett Mrs. John Roth Mr. Albert Rothfuss Miss Ella Rufleth Miss Linda Rufleth , Mr. Clement Shaw UlT Mrs. Alice Short Mr. Joseph Stepanski Mr. Melvin H. Stone Mr. Herbert E. Straub Mr. James M. Sullivan Miss Nancy L. Suydam oy- a! C Miss Edith Taylor � - - - Miss Sheila Walsh Mrs. Mildred O. White 3 You, the Class of 1956, will be the last class that will have spent their full four years of high school in the old Woodrow Wilson High School. I do not point this out as a distinction, for it is the fondest hopes of all of us that there will not be an old and a new, but rather a greater Woodrow Wilson Junior and Senior High School. A dis- tinction that is yours, however, is the fact that you are graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in the year 1956, which is the Centennial of the birth of Woodrow Wilson. My feelings toward and about you, the girls and boys of the Class of 1956, are that I feel that Woodrow Wilson, a man of high ideals, would be proud of you and also of having had your high school, which is a school of high ideals, named in his honor. My sincerest con- gratulations to you and may God bless you always. CREIGHTON F. MAGOUN Superintendent The class of 1956 has the distinction of being the Silver Anniversary Class of Woodrow Wilson High •School — the 25th class to graduate from this school. You have been privileged to have had, as teachers, several of the faculty who were mem- bers of the original teaching staff. During their twenty-five years of teaching at Wilson, they have been greatly responsible for laying the foundation for the traditions which have made Wilson the kind of school it is. Many of our graduates are now established in positions of responsibility in this and other communities. They are outstanding in their contributions. As you leave us this year, may 1 say, with you goes our confidence that you too will carry on the traditions of this school; and that you, also, will make marked contributions to this and other com- munities. It is my hope that you will always con- sider Wilson as 'home' and feel free to visit with us or to receive additional help if need be. Best wishes and good luck to you all. CHAUNCEY J. COPELAND 6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Representative to Student Council William C. Langley, Jr. Rosemary R. Macchietto Santina Giurintano Edward B. Fillback Patricia Pasieka 8 p SA OR IAN ARVlfy ANDEEN � ° Norfn rpbition: T hing It s' easier no( o' peai a word at all than to speak more words than we should. 'J . ( JAMBS CLARK ANSELL h -j- Ambition: Mechanic Boysvftiflc Club. For eten why he had a wherefore. ICTOR Study , Traffic Squad, rd Commit- ng Cub. y when I hear music .ANNA . yiRGINIA- JULIA BECKER Ginny7 Ambition: Religious Worker Saga ' Staff, Girls' Choir. Girls’ Club, Spanish Club, Study Hall Chairman. Sfqdy Hall Table Leader, Traffic Squad. Girls' Sports Club, Badminton, Bowling, Home Room Representative, Li- brarian for Chorus, Mixed Chorus. Better to give then to take. ” His cares are now all ended” Squad, Study Hall Tabic Leader, Varsity Club. Baseball. '7 hope 1 shall have leisure to make good ” ROBERT EUGENE BITGOOD Bob Ambition: Veterinarian Student Government. Give thy thoughts no tongue ” , I‘oS- S R Staff’. [ Traffic Scud. nble Leader, Oirls’4 N 'U C1 ,.b. B.i inunt n. Bask t Wrfcffi RCiub. r77:7 I Squad l£Acrs CortkMr i fjt ety is a comfott to one is sociable JUtnTH ANN BRYANT fd ' 4 bition: Nursini� Band, Band Captain. Girls' Club, Traffic Squad, Badminton, Bas- ketball, SoftbalL Senior Nomi- nating Committee, Chut rman of Christmas Card Committee, Sen- ior Picnic Committee. '7 7 good to be merry ry and FRA1 - ;CE y : Sk A«bi � on: Pratt A whitney Cl J Thk Pla k is dignified btf tbe ' 'Mo 7 d” Am ftpVioh: To rcnoafn alh dor Bahil FyU Squad, Vi cutive Cab- inor, F tbaltoCo-ciptain, Varsity clubV Lsf the erui try the man. 'ILL1AM ?% % , Busi ness M 1 rj 4 , Study Lcad LAV xJlXP wrong (ft n pf e £ •thi WL Attrition: Comnfercial Artist Ircrswh Cluh, Girls’ Club, Stu- dent CouJidf,''Study JM Table Leader, Traffic Squad. Badminton Baffcctbal Skimming, 'Girls Sports Qub Memory, the warder of the brain. , ly f ARCHIVE C SON Alflhjlkm- DentAlJLnygeni -dri? Choir, s£k RTA. R. Joe Ambition: Marines Cafe Squad. He’s a t irS devil! EUrittDH CONNJ ’ 'h v 'elsie An i essful MoggfC Girls' tfhoir. fcirUitCflj TMauo t . ettesSf n Vxk ostinr , Treshmarv fmming, g Commiy ' ' • v: • I i IS OORONELLA Lou ibition: Carpenter Study Hall Table Leader. 1 am loath to study. t------A iae, R.DAN DAGNARL rcsentati V WSr itc,. n|dy fuirjiib 1% S imminasClub. le ANQELA-HHKABE1 rAQUIL - « . - mbitigp Club, Gati ' ub( StfHi ■ o Staff, Tratfu Squad. Girls' Sports . Gub JJa etball. Soffctttf Bowl- m AlrresidcnL Ptg club, Home _jC x nr Rep ©Mutive, Squad � ' leaders (Arps. S'Uft§he world slide, let tb4 wx world foT J Trig ' Ambition ( Worst Trainer Art - u GirU' Oab. T.ble p'p '‘Who found Vori sweetness in her horse's neighing.” ANCY } y J fJ Ajflblrlo n -T eat he r y • Girls CliQif Fr nchK ib. Ghips’ .tlknior-thirty, Li ary Cjliij Marflriy Edi- ident of retary of y Librarian ini' Se rqrtury of Girls’ Choir. A jiJl read the perfect fs of hbndur. j . ' FJ MV DUVAL Engineer Football faffic Sql Track Ma ifccr. Fresh- nacN Committee, Kray ffajiage „ maiy J omi------- ------------ Pr«idcnt of Audio Vision Club Circulation Staff of Margray. Fair be all thy hopes.” U 0 W'v u J 4 l tort HENRY Din% WILLIAM •Bill Ambition: State Policei Cafe Squad, Soccer Captain,! Hall Table Leader, Swimipin j. j He trails in a cloud ofldltsk” WILLIAM JOSEPH DOHERTY. JR Bill- Ambition: Navy Swimming. Smile with an intent to do mischief.” J'-j ybl'ANE'LEE FAJRCLOTH v J- W J Ambition: p nctpg Tocher Club, Majorette Vice Pres- ident, -Margray. Saga Staff, Sock- Baskin. Study'Hall Table y. Traffic Squad, Badminton, Softball, Basketball, Squad Lead- ers’'Corps, Typing Staff for.Mar- ray 'There’s .laltghter in her eyes.” A ilfrn UlKbctBCf Hall Tabic FREDERICK OTTO GEFFKEN Fritz Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Band-First Lieutenant, Saga Staff, Junior and Senior Nominating Committee. Swimming Team, Chairman of Assembly Commit- tee. Co where he will, the wise man is at home WILLIAM JAMES GRAHAM Ambfibn; OAXiut CafOwfaH. .Wi Board. Student ti HalLChairmaa. Srt WM7 Study Hall Tabic wbaUpip- ROSEMARIk JkNN CRA: [T jJ 'Rose’' . x Honor Sports mmjtec, Freshman Executive Cabin- CluLr Harmoncers, VRc President tin Club, , Saj?a Staff, btudefrf? Track Jominat- horus. JONATHAN STANDISH GREEN A0bifion: ( jUVf'thi 1 vifljP rllym Advisory Board Study Hall Table ball. Cross Country Co-Captain, Freshma in Committee, Mixed The swift runners hand over the lamp of life.” lSaga Staff, Study Hall Table 'Leader, Girls' Sports Club, Bowl- ing, Swimming. In friendship I was early taught to beliefe.n yj i Hall OUVFMAE KEN i KENNEDY Girls' Ohtfir, Girls' Club Treas- urer, Margray, Saga Staff, Study Hall Table Leader. Study Hall Chairman, Traffic Squad, Girls’ Sports Club, Swimming Club, Leaders Corps, Class Officer. A lifetime of happiness” i) OSINSKI mt, Literary Club, Sti fJLRfl Table Leader, Girls’ Sports Club, Badminton, Basket- ball, Field Hockey. She that has patience may compass anything” VIOLEJ MARIE KQSKO vr Ambition ftpme fconomics v Girls’ tj)oir B Vtuti e-Cabinet, Frencjydub, Honor Society, Mar- gray, Saga Staff, Scholarship Com- mittee, Traffic .Squad, Unesco, Qirls' Spirts Club treasurer. Bas- ketball} “Bowriog ioftball, Swim- ming, Freshman Nominating Committee Ji iior Prom Com- •ooittce. Senior Class Picnic Com- J mittce. Expression is the dress of Thought.” ent, ExetiAj r'Cabinet lllllfj lfflrnr Honor Society, Vlargray Business Manager, Schol lent Council, Basketball, Foot jail. Track, Margray Advisory Council. Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. hap uris Sock Hall Table Beeler Club Badnub° ming, Glrl fchoir. Wit to persuade a delight. L rU BARB, Ambii Girls’ Choi Leader Baskdfcfr Bo Girlr Sports A good mind possesses a kingdom able IV ±r . .r- t ' NICHOLAS ROY J firf LESBINES -Nick- Ambition: College Band, Saga Staff, Soccer, Traffic Squad, Cross Country, Band Council, All State Bands, All New England Bands, French Club. All art constantly aspires toward the condition of music. ;T FRANCE r. Ambitu Library Club, Sofdg! The Mis'i DIANE EUNICE MANCHESTER cil. dent Leader, Ga£ra i ketba and. tees. Intermediate Boarb, Secretary of Student Association, Margray Feature Editor. She has achieved success who has lived well and laughed often. W eleanor Frances PARMELEE rL Ei,jei Ai fcitiofr T chcr | ‘ Crtob1 OuV StuUy Hall Table ►Jlfade , Girla' Sports- Club, Bad- J mjntH n, Bowling, Rifle. Whiti itue deli Bt ayuift SAJEK Saga Sports Basketball, Rold, is woman's best adornment VINCENT ficARROZZO Model Club, Cafe Squad, ider. 'questip n't, and I'll you Girls' Sports Club. 'Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. SIBLEY ' X b' VjCTORliV- fARY 0 SfKCIENSKI — Girls' luD. Majorettes, Major- etftrCtSunciL Sj rk Busjun, Study (ftifr Cbfjfman, TaW? Leader, Traffiarifuad, GpySjjios Club, Swimmf ing Cob Life is half spent before we know what it is. Majorarie President, “i Margray, Saga irman, Table Girls' Bowling, i g Com- •m Rep- Club, Picnic Sunshine and rain at once; her smiles and tears y JOHN, CLA fct STA AM An h ition: vfengipccrl f tafe SquaS, Study Hall Chaiunan, Assembly Commjfcee. J V$jet by be Jty-tfnes XmAKgAR£T L6fcUiE V NS X°“ Ambition' To l J_a flippy.-hfal- thy, noft fcjjiife Girls ClubjJc ck 3 'Buskin, Traf- tic ad. l udyjljajl Table Lead- er, GirIs!- 2jStft� lub, Bad min- ton flibRptball, Softball. Happy as ILLE MARIE THISDALE sB LEjb 0 fnsClub, Girls' Sports Club, SofcballAj j ihg, Basketball. 'wsuees and fair she and fair shei items be a Recess mt L Uneasy the head that StuJvm Advisory wears a crown. 771 , 2 1 AJvfjo Ihpftnlq a 'jjrn%rtv StildrNI' AJvf.tfyMAri l tfy Jrm W 7 Jf isjtfetter to learn late than nerer. MINNA ZAGOF Jrf) Ambition: Hibmc Economics or Mathemfj)|W French Club, Gi ettes, Majorettt Staffc Study Hall fic Squ . Girls’ S| kethai. Bowli Ltiieri fclubf, Senior Nominat- in%Cowlittee Aj ' A Irfhfut frte dkt the media -Dec Ambition: To be a Medical Tech- nologist BarnL Girls' C ?a Councii. IBIble SquackM frls' Spc GiflwSoprts Club, urer ani .i ide HomeroW Rep ior Nominating Sweetness u rapped up in a pretty package” THE CLASS OF 1956 WHO’S Most Studious Most Likely to Succeed Most Friendly Jerry Wcitzman, Pat Pasieka Dan Hudson, Diane Manchester Bill Swift, Carol Deshefy Shyest Joel Swanson, Nancy Thomas Biggest Alibier John Milardo, Elaine LaRosa Changed Most Since Freshmen Bob Deckelman, Elsie Conant Liveliest Bob Prue, JoAnn Topazio 1 i AY Most Popular Bob Prue, Eileen Merunka Most Original John Green, Carolyn Bacon Most Artistic Len Johnson, Angie D'Aquila Did Most for Wilson Dan Hudson, Pat Pasieka Class Wits Everett Warzecha, Sally Camp Most Musical Nick Lesbines, Judy Bryant best Dressed Best Looking Lowry Wilderman, Marian Tribblets Lowry Wilderman, Diane Zimmerman Most Dependable Most Athletic Jerry Weitzman, Violet Kosko Willie Wilson, Mickey Macchietro Most Absent Minded Gus Bid well, Sally Camp best Actor and Actress Jim Newton, Nancy Mannetho Most Versatile John Green, Pat Pasieka best Dancers Sal Aresco, Jo Ann Topazio CLASS HISTORY Since most of us had attended Wilson prior to our Freshmen year, that little fish in a big pond feeling was not ours. We'd become used to the routine of high school: changing classes, exams, elections and homework! As Freshmen — In September '56 we made new friends and greeted the old, embarking on our high school careers in earnest. Becoming an active part of the student body, we elected our class officers: Johnny Green, president; Eileen Merunka, vice president; Joanne Topazio, secretary; Bob Prue, treasurer; and Gary Augeri, representative. Johnny Green and Eileen Merunka were our representatives at Advisory Board. The first Freshman-Sophomore Dance, the '53 Frolic, was planned under the co-chairmanship of Pat Pasieka and Barb Kavanagh. It was very successful and enjoyed by all who attended. Many of our classmates were active in athletics, band, choral groups, Margray, and numerous other activities and we were well on our way to leaving our mark in the annals of Wilson history. Next, Sophomores — We returned from a pleasant summer to begin our second year at Wilson. Our officers were: Bob Deckelman, president; Eileen Merunka, vice president; Diane Manchester, secretary; and Bill Swift, treasurer. We were represented at Advisory Board by Pat Pasieka, Carol Deshefy, Johnny Green, and Bill Swift. With co-chairman Bob Deckelman and Bob Treat, the Freshman and Sopho- more classes sponsored Calendar Capers. In March we elected probationary members to the National Senior Honor Society: Pat Pasieka, Nancy Davis, Violet Kosko, Diane Manchester, Dan Hudson, and Jerry Weitzman. Among the sophomores outstanding in sports were Willie Wilson, Willie Graham, Bob Prue, and Johnny Green. We participated actively in the first school magazine drive, and managed to place second. Then, Juniors — Entering the realm of upper classmen, we chose Dan Hudson, president; Carol Deshefy, vice president; Diane Manchester, secretary; Eddie Fillback, treasurer; and Willie Graham, representative to Student Council. Pat Pasieka, Eileen Merunka, Bob Prue, Dave Warner, and Johnny Green were our representatives to Advisory Board. 28 The student body once again undertook the sale of magazines. We juniors placed last and sponsored the jamboree. However, Lowry Wilderman was the top salesman among the boys. With pride we wore our class rings, which arrived prior to Christmas. A big moment of our junior year was Penthouse Serenade , our Junior Prom. The gym was disguised as New York City by a skyline complete with stars and skyscrapers. Diane Manchester and Dan Hudson were co-chairmen of the gala affair. Pat Pasieka, Diane Manchester, Nancy Davis, Johnny Green, Ed Fillback, Bill Langley, Dan Hudson, and Jerry Weitzman were initiated into the National Senior Honor Society in recognition of their scholarship, character, leadership, and service. In May the student body chose Dan Hudson, Diane Manchester, Carol Deshefy, and Bob Prue as the leaders of Student Association. And, finally, Seniors — Resuming classes after summer vacation, we realized that this was to be our final and most active year at Wilson. Bill Langley was elected president of the senior class; Mickey Macchietto, vice president; Sandy Guirintano, secretary; Ed Fillback, treasurer; and Pat Pasieka, representative to Student Council. Members of Advisory Board from the senior class were: Eileen Merunka, Johnny Green, Willie Graham, Willie Wilson, Lowry Wilderman, Dave Warner, and Bill Swift. Heading a successful Christmas card sale were Judy Bryant, chairman; and Jerry Weitzman, collector. Outstanding salesmen were: Lucille Thisdale, Shirley Roguski, Libby Stelzer, Lowry Wilderman, and Judy Bryant. Among the highlights of the year was our victory over M H.S. on the gridiron and the joy of giving coach Eddie Collins a going away present from our boys.” For the first time since 1945 our Varsity 5”, was twice victorious in the inter- city court contests. Not to be oudone, the Wild kittens were victorious also. Recipient of the annual D.A.R. award was Pat Pasieka. Lowry Wilderman and Carol Deshefy were crowned king and queen of the Mardi Gras. We suddenly realized that our sojourn at Wilson was nearly over. The fun of class night had passed and at last the beautiful Senior Ball was at hand. It was a huge success, but ended too soon. Graduation, the Big Day” for all of us, had come at last. As we look back on our years at Wilson, we realize that the friends and associations we have made will always stay with us during the years to come. We hope that we have added something to the betterment of Wilson. And so, with sincerest thanks to our friends and teachers who have guided us through our years at W.W.H.S., we say Au revoir. 29 CLASS WILL Norman Andeen leaves first. James Ansell leaves in a cloud of dust. Salvatore Aresco leaves to enhance his charms with a Navy uniform. Gary Augeri leaves to seek an engineering degree. Carolyn Bacon leaves gracefully for dancing school. Doris Baginski leaves sweet memories. Robert Bailey leaves speechless. Jane Baissilait leaves insuring everyone. Ann Bankowski leaves still talking. Virginia Becker leaves her services to those less fortunate. Kay Behn leaves silently. Ray Bergman leaves with no worries. Augustus Bidwell leaves still trying to break into the iron five. Barbara Bielot leaves to take dictation. Jean Binkowski leaves her friendly smile. George Bitgood leaves to design the turbo auto. Robert Bitgood leaves to go to the dogs. (Oh! happy veterinarian.) Phyllis Bonvino leaves Miss Bosworth to face underclassmen alone. Donald Brock leaves more Brocks at Wilson. Judith Bryant leaves the band grieving for her. Frank Budka leaves his dead eye to next year's rifle team. Hazen Calhoun leaves the girls wondering. William Cameron, Jr. leaves courteously. Sallee Camp leaves her jokes far behind her. Joan Carson leaves for distant parts. (Higganum) Joseph Carta leaves waiting for Lillian. Elizabeth Cazzetta leaves for Florida searching for wealthy men. Elsie Conant leaves seeking the Miss Connecticut title. Louie Coronella leaves slowly but surely. Donald Dagnall leaves in his Mercury convertible. Richard Daniele leaves quietly. Morgan Daniels leaves for the Navy Blue. Angela DAquila leaves as a model senior. Joyce David leaves, training horses. Nancy Davis leaves her dignity to her twin sisters. Bill Dawson leaves for the upper stratosphere. Robert Deckelman leaves Lorrett behind. Mary De Merchant leaves to join her brother. Dave. Carol Deshefy leaves, having reigned as Queen. (Leaving one more Deshefy available.) Judy Dever leaves her bright red hair and her complementing freckles. John Di Giandomenico leaves his sisters to struggle with the family name. (Spelling) William Dirtman leaVes chasing speed demons. William Doherty leaves his crewcut and smile. John Doolan leaves his studying behind. Robert Dupnik leaves to tinker with motors. Robert Duval leaves his name, Scrooge. Raymond Ehlers leaves guarding Audio Vision’s money. Marilyn Eldridge leaves watching for a black ‘49 Ford. Louise Erdman leaves the gym door unguarded. Diane Faircloth leaves with marching poise. Edward Fillback leaves with his curly blond hair and big blue eyes as underclassmen swoon. Joyce Flanagan leaves truck driving for Junior boys only. Gloria Florkoski leaves for Taylor’s Dog House. Patricia Foley leaves her friendly sarcasm. Joseph Formica leaves his duel to Eddie Leviendri. Donald Francisco leaves his name in all accessable places. Patricia Frechette leaves her acrobatics to those daring to try. Barbara Gallagher leaves having painted sunshine in everyone’s life. Gerald Garvin leaves changing the face of the countryside. Frederick Geffken leaves assembly planning to Miss Facius. Rosa Giuffrida leaves chorus without a president. Santina Guirintano leaves, studying harder than ever. Willie Graham leaves the Iron Five” quartet without a leader. Rosemarie Grasso leaves the Wilson Can-Can line. Jonathan Green leaves with his red track shoes to compete in Intercollegiate IC 4A Track Championships. Gerald Guarino leaves happily. Daniel Hudson leaves having set an excellent example for all underclassmen. Lorraine Hurd leaves strumming on her Mexican guitar. Marie Hutchings leaves with her diamond and her diploma. Harold Jacobson leaves in a hurry. 30 Lcnnert Johnson leaves his artistic ability. Lynette Johnson leaves her neatness. Daniel Kellish leaves to bring New England enjoyable weather — no floods. Olive Kennedy leaves planning surprise birthday parties. (Shh) Fredric Kesten leaves his baseball bat to Daniels. Mary Ann Kilpatrick leaves to join Betty Cazzetta in Florida. Elaine Kosinski leaves searching for overdue books. Violet Kosko leaves Joel SooUitsky to carry out her 4-H Club work. Helen Krajewska leaves flirting. Walter Krupa leaves still wearing his varsity sweater. William Langley leaves Mr. Ouellette happy about his improvement. (In French??) Elaine La Rosa leaves the absentee list blank. Janet La Vasseur leaves for nursing school. Barbara Leach leaves patiently. Nicholas Lesbines leaves with his band. Ruth Lippincott leaves a well-tended library. Janice Lucey leaves exchanging Margrays. Rosemary Macchietto leaves Wilson as the famous woman athlete. Diane Manchester leaves fighting for womens' rights. Nancy Manncrho leaves her dramatic ability to Janet Dunham. Eileen Merunka leaves all her pep and vigor. Patricia Miles leaves to make Si happy. John Milardo leaves still bluffing. Ruth Miller leaves swimming. Frederick Minderman leaves if he can get there on time. Robert Moncada leaves with his tattoo. Lorraine My jack leaves finding true happiness. Craig Nelson leaves a string of broken hearts. Jim Newton leaves his masculine charm. Eleanor Parmalee leaves to relieve retiring teachers of their burden. Patricia Pasicka leaves still borrowing. Randolph Picknarick leaves still trying to speak louder. Salvatore Piscitello leaves glad to have come to Wilson. Raymond Plum leaves making delicious pizza. Robert Prue leaves Miss Facius in peace. Geneva Rainey leaves searching for the Fountain of Youth. Lawrence Rasero leaves mixing drugs. BetryAnn Reynolds leaves her sister in peace. James Reynolds leaves his intelligence. Shirley Roguski leaves Major Harvey in tears. Dolores Sajek leaves Mr. Stepanski happy to have had her in his class. Vincent Scarrozzo leaves willingly. Eleanor Scavito leaves shortly after coming. Neil Schwartz leaves Wilson minus a photographer. Charles Shefcyk leaves with Lorraine in his Model T. Silas Sibley leaves in his blue Ford Victoria. Virtoria Siecienski leaves to meet Nick Macale at the Altar. Nancy Sienko leaves harmonizing with Marion. Robert Sinicrope leaves the band without a first trombonist. John Smedick leaves to conquer the unknown. Virginia Sochacki leaves her horse pinups to Mrs. Dunlap. John Statham leaves a quiet study hall?? Catherine Stelzer leaves her nimble fingers still typing. Margaret Stevens leaves her gaiety to passing underclassmen. Joel Swanson leaves his sister without a car. William Swift leaves his booming punts to next year's football team. Lucille Thisdalc leaves for her paper route. Nancy Thomas leaves conquering her shyness. Joanne Topazio leaves cheering. Marian Tribletts leaves the rafters in peace. David Tuttle leaves chemistry with emblems on his forehead. Raymond Varhue leaves by way of the back door. Patricia Walsh leaves with Tonto on Scott. David Warner leaves his good looks to Dennie Decarli. Everett Warzecha leaves the seniors laughing. Raynolds Washburn leaves his books behind. Lorraine Waugh leaves her wavy hair to Pat Beauchemin. Gerald Weitzman leaves his knowledge to those who need it. Lowry Wilderman leaves; a football hero; a basketball star. Benard Wilson leaves still booting soccer goals. Willie Wilson leaves the girls crying. Richard Wolff leaves tall, dark, and silent. Minna Zagoren leaves Mr. Lord in a dither looking for more female math students. Theresa Zawilinski leaves with all her friends. Diane Zimmerman leaves on time, for once. 31 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Dennis DeCarli Vice President Michaelene Pasieka Secretary Judith Otfinoski Treasurer David Daniels Representative to Student Council Lowndes Smith 34 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President Donald Patenaude Vice President Suzanne Fillback Secretary ........... Linda Harney Treasurer David Patenaude Representative to Student Council Frank Jenkins 35 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Anton Petras Vice President Margaret Inglis Secretary Jane Turner Treasurer George Holroyd 36 EXECUTIVE CABINET As its main project this year Executive Cabinet under- took the reorganization of study halls. The devised plan, keynoting cooperation between students, student chairmen, and supervising teachers was successful throughout the year. The members were: President of the Association Secretary of the Association Director of Student Council Director of Advisory Board Captain of Study Halls Captain of Traffic Squad Chairman of Assembly Committee Chairman of Scholarship Committee Representative from Opposition Daniel Hudson Diane Manchester Carol Deshefy Robert Prue Hazen Calhoun Rosemary Macchietto Fred Geffken Violet Kosko William Langley Representatives from Advisory Board Eileen Merunka, Jonathan Green, Lowry Wilderman Representatives from Student Council Clare Wrubel, Donald Patenaude, Dennis De-Carli Advisor Dr. Marion Armstrong 38 STUDENT Student Council has done an admirable job this year in furthering the aims and interests of Wilson Students by fostering school spirit. The officers of the council were: Carol Deshefy, director; Clare Wrubel, secretary; Dennis DeCarli, treasurer. The membership consisted of the represen- tatives and the presidents of the four classes and one representative from each club at Wilson. Miss Pickett was the faculty advisor. As in the past. Student Council was responsible COUNCIL for publishing the Student Handbook, paid assemblies, mid-year movies, and arranging busses to away” games. Student Council also conducted drives for charities and did an especially fine job for the Com- munity Chest. An innovation on our agenda was the conducting of a mock meeting for the Wilson Parents Club and the buying of arm bands for study hall chairmen and cafe squad members. ADVISORY BOARD Advisory Board, the judicial branch of student government, consisted of six seniors, five juniors, and four sophomores, elected by the student body; the as- sistant captains of study halls, traffic, and cafe squads, elected by the Advisory Board; and two freshmen, who were elected at mid-years. The Student body elected Bob Prue as Director of Advisory Board. Eileen Merunka was selected as sec- retary by the board, and Lowry Wilderman, Eileen Merunka, and John Green as representatives to Stu- dent Cabinet from Advisory Board. The purpose of the board is to advise all students who have violated the rules of either the traffic, cafe or study hall squads, so that the ultimate success of Student Government may be assured. Advisors for the board were Miss Helen Dempsey and Mr. Herbert Straub. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Early in the school year three students from each class are approved by Student Council to become members of the Assembly Committee. This year Fred Geffken was chosen as Chairman; Mickey Pasieka, secretary; and Gerry Weitzman, representative to Student Council. Faculty advisor was Miss Louise Facius. Many educational and entertaining assemblies were presented, including an address by the author Salom Rizk, and a Christmas music program. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the year 1955-56, the Woodrow Wilson High - School Scholarship Committee functioned under the lead- ership of Violet Kosko, chairman; Sandra Svihovec, sec- retary; Bill Langley, treasurer; and Phil Turcotte, repre- sentative to Student Council. Miss Edith Taylor was the capable faculty advisor. The Scholarship Committee was organized to raise money for a student award which is given annually to a senior who wants to further his education but needs finan- cial assistance. The Scholarship Committee has been generously supported in its undertakings by other school organizations. TRAFFIC In the fall the Advisory Board elected Rosemary Macchietto captain of Traffic Squad with Barbara June Czaja as assistant. The Traffic Squad, composed of two alternating squads of twenty-two members, ro- tated each month. The chief duty of the Traffic Squad was to main- SQUAD tain order in the corridors and on the stairways, through which over nine hundred students passed daily. This year the traffic rules were revised to reduce congestion during cafe periods. Mr. Leo Kania acted as faculty advisor. 40 STUDY Study halls are supervised co-operatively by student chairmen and the faculty. In September, Hazen Cal- houn was chosen captain and Dave Daniels assistant captain by the Advisory Board to head the study halls. Chairmen, approved by the Advisory Board, run the HALLS study halls co-operatively with assigned teachers. Table leaders were omitted this year and one ad- ditional chairman was assigned to each study hall. The study halls were very good this year, as students have co-operated well with their leaders. CAFE SQUAD The cafe squad was composed of twenty members, eighteen boys and two girls. The purpose of the squad was to maintain order in the cafe, gym, smoking area, and corridors during lunch periods. It successfully ful- filled its purpose with the co-operation of the entire student body. The cafe squad was under th© a� ffcctioti or Walter Krupa, captain, with Herman Cooper as the assistant. Mr. Walter Akerly was faculty advisor. 41 AUDIO VISION CLUB During the past school year the Audio Vision Club has kept Woodrow Wilsons Audio-Visual program functioning efficiently. Members of the club had charge of much expensive visual aids equipment, and the facilities of the stage and auditorium. These boys and girls were quite busy whenever a movie, assembly, or play was presented. During the 1955-56 season President Ken Ford found it necessary to resign and his duties were assumed by Bob Duval, vice presi- dent. Other officers were: Vin Malone, secretary; Ray Elhers, treasurer; and Charlie Montante, representative to Student Council. Mr. Capen and Mr. McCarthy were faculty advisors. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The greatest honor and distinction a student can achieve during his high school career is selection into the National Senior Honor Society. Individuals are selected to this or- ganization on the basis of five demonstrated traits: scholar- ship, character, service, leadership, and dependability. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for membership. This year the Woodrow Wilson Chapter of the National Honor Society had a working corps of sixteen members, eight permanent and eight probationary. Its elected officers were: Patricia Pasieka, president; John Green, vice-president and secretary; and Edward Fillback, treasurer and representative to student council. Monthly meetings were held. Miss Edith Taylor was chapter advisor. The chief project of the society was the establishment of committees in specific subjects in order to help students de- ficient in their work because of absence. The group also acted as ushers on Parents' Night and assisted the Scholarship Committee in its fund raising projects. 42 FRENCH CLUB La Cercie Francaise, the French Club, under the able direction of Monsieur Ouellette, its officers: Bill Langley, president; Diane Zimmerman, vice president; Florence Segal, secretary; Jerry Weitzman, treasurer; and Santina Guirantano, representative to Student Council, has conducted many worthwhile projects this year. The club welcomed the Christmas season with French Christmas carols and refreshments. The club's money-making project consisted of selling home-made candy at the Sock and Buskin plays and staging its own musical review in the spring. The funds went toward a picnic in June. We have felt that our club supplied the increasing interests of the students in French, with much valuable information concerning French cus- toms and culture. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club, established a few years ago, started off this year with approximately twenty mem- bers who met bi-weekly to enjoy speakers, participate in field trips to places of scientific interest, and con- duct experiments. The club was headed by the following officers: Morgan Daniels, president; Thomas Beveridge, sec- retary; Michael Golensky, treasurer; and Thomas Mar- shall, representative to Student Council. The Wes- leyan student advisor was Mr. Tracy Logan. Mrs. Short and Mr. Straub were faculty advisors. «I ft ART CLUB The Art Club was composed of people interested in art whether or not they study it in school. It met once a week and worked on various projects which happened to interest the individual members. Before Christmas the club made decorations that were given to a children's hospital. Trips to special points of interest were planned for later in the year. Mrs. Ardith Dunlap served as advisor to the club. GIRLS’ CLUB The Girls' Club officers for 1955-56 were Patricia Pasieka, president; Elaine Chamis, vice president; Joanne Topazio, secretary; and Olive Kennedy, treasurer. The Girls' Club board was composed of the officers and rep- resentatives from each class. Our faculty advisors were: Mrs. Carreer, the Misses Alice and Helen Dempsey, Miss Facius, Miss Friedricks, and Mrs. Goodman. Activities for the year began in October with an open house for all new members at which Mr. Collins was guest speaker. A variety of programs followed each month: a talk by the Misses Ella and Linda Rufleth on their summer trip to Europe, and the Holy Land; a talent show; a service project followed by a Christmas party; a fashion show; and the biggest event of the year, the annual Girls' Club formal held in April. The last meet- ing of the year was the picnic in May at which the officers for the following year were announced. 44 BAND The band is composed of students who enjoy playing music as a group. Under the direction of Mr. Frank Ford, director and Miss Nancy Suydam, advisor, the band has had a very ac- tive year, having played at the Danbury game, Connecti- cut State Band Test at the University of Connecticut, and the Sesqui-Centennial Parade in Meriden. During the year the band sponsored the Hello Dance, the Sports Dance, and the Mardi Gras. The officers for the year were as follows: Judy Bryant, captain; Fred Geffken, first lieutenant; Bob Sinicrope, second lieutenant; Nick Lesbines, master sergeant; Randy Picknarcik and Chris Pickering, sergeants; Lillian Kelly, Jane Turner, and Laurel Reed, quartermasters; Tim Gal- lagher, Louis Didato, Sue Strickland, Beth Penny, and Charles Ehlers, corporals; Sue Fillback, representative to Student Council; and Carol Herrman, secretary. Beverly Butler, head drum majorette and Judi DePaul, assistant drum majorette led the band in its marching formations during the football season. SOCK AND BUSKIN The large, active membership of the Woodrow Wil- son dramatic club enabled it to have a very successful year. This year the club’s major undertaking was a three- act mystery comedy Arsenic and Old Lace presented December 14. The officers for 1955-56 were as follows: Donald Knight, president; Janet Dunham, vice president; Bar- bara Czaja, secretary; Jim Dickinson, treasurer; Clare Wrubel, representative to Student Council; Ginger Blake- ney, social chairman; Sue Strickland, program chairman; Shirley Whitmore, membership chairman; and Sandra Svihavec, publicity chairman. Miss Mary Jane Langley was faculty advisor for the group. 45 MELO-DEES The Melo-Dees, a group of selected vocal- ists, have had a successful year. This group, whose repertoire was composed primarily of popular songs, has performed for various out- side organizations and school assemblies, and participated in the Connecticut Audition Fes- tival for Small Ensembles. Comprising the group for 1955-56 were Santina Giurintano, Marie Hutchings, and Shirley Whitmore, sopranos; Joanne Czajka, Elizabeth Gabaney, and Carol Kowal, second sopranos; Nancy Davis, Enza Mazzotta, and Clare Wrubcl, altos; and Carol Wrubel, ac- companist. Mr. Johnson was director and faculty ad- visor for the group. GIRLS CHOIR The Girls’ Choir was the largest choral group at Wilson this year. Seventy-one girls participated in the group’s activities, which included singing for school assemblies, P.T.A. meetings, the annual spring concert, Connecticut Audition Festival, and New Eng- land Audition Festival. Officers for the 1955-56 season were Rosa Giuf- frida, president; Nancy Davis, secretary; Enza Maz- zotta, treasurer; and Virginia Becker and Barbara June Czaja, librarians. Mr. Frederick Johnson directed the choir and Carol Wrubel and Roberta Turitz were the accompanists. 46 HARMONEERS Woodrow Wilson's barber-shoppers , the Harmoneers, have been favorites again this year. In addition to school functions they have entertained at P.T.A. meetings, service club programs, and have taken part in the various festivals. The boys in this group were: Richard Burleson — First tenor James Dickinson — Second tenor Samuel Green — Baritone Ronald Frechette — Baritone Donald Knight — Bass Mr. Johnson directed the group and was assisted by Carol Wrubel at the piano. MIXED CHORUS Because of an interest in having a mixed chorus, this singing group was organized. Forty-six girls and boys participated in its activities for the year. Besides singing for school assemblies and taking part in the annual spring Band and Choral Concert, this group also entertained at P.T.A. meetings and auditioned at the New England festival. Mr. Frederick Johnson directed the group which was accompanied by Roberta Turitz. 47 MARGRAY During 1955 56 the Margray staff endeavored to give the students complete coverage of all school activities both scho- lastic and social. To augment the treasury, the Margray spon- sored two dances during the year. Diane Manchester was elected president of the Margray Advisory Council, which met once a month to discuss problems and offer suggestions that might improve the writing and raise the standards of the paper. The editors of the Margray were Pat Pasieka, editor-in- chief; Nancy Davis, news editor; Diane Manchester, feature editor; Johnny Green, boys’ sports editor; Mickey Pasieka, girls’ sports editor; Jerry Weitzman, alumni editor; Janice Lucey, exchange editor; Niel Schwartz, photography editor; Bill Langley, business manager; Ed Fillback, circulation man- ager; Joanne Topazio, advertising manager; and Catherine Stclzer, typing editor. The editors and staff are deeply indebted to their faculty advisors: Mrs. Mildred White, Miss Alice Dempsey and Mr. Arnold Cawley for their constant and able guidance through- out the year. SAGA STAFF EDITORS IN CHIEF Jerry Weitzman, Dan Hudson 48 PHOTO EDITORS Olive Kennedy Neil Schwartz Catherine Stclzer BUSINESS MANAGER Ed Fillback LITERARY EDITORS Violet Kosko Nancy Davis Janice Lucey Nancy Sienko Diane Manchester Minna Zagoren Marion Triblets Doris Baginski SPORTS EDITORS John Green Eileen Mcrunka ART EDITORS Barbara Gallagher Angela D'Aquila CIRCULATION EDITORS Dolores Sajek Sal Aresco Judy Dever Theresa Zawilinski Rosemarie Grasso TYPING EDITORS Nancy Mannctho Diane Faircloth Virginia Becker Pat Foley Shirley Roguski Elsie Conant ADVERTISING EDITORS Santina Giurintano Phyllis Bonvino Randolph Picknarcik Nick Lcsbines Fred Geffken Diane Zimmerman Len Johnson Mary Ann Kilpatrick Bob Sinicrope FOOTBALL Wilson 13 Stonington 15 Wilson 20 Southington 26 Wilson 14 Fitch 0 Wilson 13 East Haven 6 Wilson 9 Danbury 7 Wilson 15 M. H. S. 0 Wilson 0 Meriden 13 Combining a stalwart defensive line with an ex- plosive backfield, the 1955 Woodrow Wilson football team turned in a fine record. Winnirg four out of seven contests against some of the state’s outstanding gridiron combines, the 'Cats performed notably, con- sidering the high calibre of the opposition which they faced. Sparked by the never-ending determination and drive of Tri-Captains Billy Wilson, Hazen Cal- houn, and Willie Graham, this year's squad has been one of the finest to represent Wilson in recent years. Opening the season at Stonington, the Wildcats lost a heart-breaker in the final seconds of the game, 15-13. Bright sports in this defeat were the fine line- backing of Lowry Wilderman and the broken field running of Billy Wilson. The following week, a small but hard-charging Southington squad took advantage of several Wildcat defensive lapses and subdued the Wilsonites, 26-20. Long runs by Willie Graham and Bill Swift enabled Wilson to record their first victory of the season, 14-0, over Robert E. Fitch of Groton. Traveling to East Haven, the 'Cats, with Billy Wilson subbing for injured quarterback Wally Krupa, played fine ball and defeated a powerful Yellow Jacket squad, 13-6. A ninety yard opening kick-off returned by Bill Swift enabled Wilson to top Danbury, 9-7, in one of the hardest fought games of the season. Bob Treat played one of his finest games as he blocked two punts, intercepted a pass, and led the assault on the Danbury backfield. The following week, the Maroon and Gray team, displaying a sterling defense, thoroughly trounced a favored and previously unbeaten M.H.S. squad, 15-0. Willie Graham, Lowry Wilderman, Bob Treat, Bill Swift, and Billy Wilson sparked the Wilson combine as the Wildcats pulled one of the most stunning up- sets of the year. Playing their final encounter of the campaign against a strong Meriden team, Wilson lost a 13-0 verdict to the hard running Red Raiders. Wilson had two all-state ball players in Lowry Wil- derman at center and Frank Jenkins at the guard slot. Bill Wilson was the club's leading scorer. Seniors who received letters or stars were: Tri- Captains Bill Wilson, Hazen Calhoun, and Willie Graham; Wally Krupa, Everet Warzecha, Gus Bidwell, Lowry Wilderman, Bill Swift, Jerry Weitzman, Joe Formica, and Manager Robert Duval. Others who received letters were Co-Captains elect Bob Treat and Jack Chamis; Richard Jackson, Raymond Borent, James Quinn, David Daniels, Frank Jenkins, Jack Welch, Earl Hutchings, Claude Hendrickson, and Sal D' Aquila. 50 BASKETBALL Wilson .. 37 Farmington 56 Wilson 113 Glastonbury 61 Wilson 36 Southington 45 Wilson 62 Newington 55 Wilson 34 Plainville 55 Wilson 52 Wethersfield 81 Wilson 63 Rockville 64 Wilson 44 Windsor 49 Wilson 57 Southington 58 Wilson 64 Farmington 50 Wilson 42 M. H. S. 40 Wilson 74 Glastonbury 59 Wilson 66 Plainville 59 Wilson 52 Wethersfield 78 Wilson 60 Newington 61 Wilson 71 Windsor 53 Wilson 51 M. H. S. 50 Wilson 50 Rockville 68 Led by senior Co-Captains, Willie Wilson and Lowry Wilderman, and sparked by numerous under- classmen, the 1955-1956 Woodrow Wilson Basketball team compiled an overall record of eight victories and ten defeats. However, three of the Wildcats’ ten losses were by a margin of one point, so although Wjlson- ites did not secure a tournament berth, the season was not as bad as their record might indicate. After dropping their initial game of the season, 56-37, to a sharp shooting Farmington club, the Wild- cats broke all previous scoring records by trouncing Glastonbury 113-61. The conquest was said by many to be the highest scoring game played within the state during recent years. After their record-shattering per- formance, the ’cats went on to whip Newington, 62- 55, before dropping encounters to Plainville, Wethers- field, Rockville, Windsor and Southington in that or- der. Rockville and Southington displaying explosive last-minute scoring splurges, each defeated Wilson by one point, 64-63 and 58-57 respectively. Finally, seeming to shake their losing streak, the Margrays reached what might be considered the peak of their season, defeating Farmington 64-50, Middle- town 42-40, Glastonbury 74-59, and Plainville 66-59. Then, momentarily losing sight of their victory path, the Wilsonites dropped decisions to Wethersfield and Newington, but came back to whip Windsor, 71-53, and M. H. S. for the second time, 51-50. The victory over the Tigers marked the first time in eleven years that Wilson had beaten their cross-town rivals twice in one season. It was also a sweet victory for head coach Jim Sullivan; a victory which presented him with the first two-game sweep over M. H. S. in his career. Rockville’s fast-breaking combine set back the Wildcats, 68-50 in their final game. Wilson, compiling a Central Valley Conference record of eight wins and eight defeats, finished the season in fifth place. Leading scorers for the squad were Dan Daniels and Charlie Parmelee. Lowry Wild- erman and Willie Wilson added much needed strength with their timely outside shooting. Dave Patenaude and Jackie Chamis played valuable supporting roles in many of Wilson's hard fought victories. Coach John Delegan’s Jayvees compiled a record of ten wins and eight defeats and disclosed some prom- ising young ballplayers. Letters were awarded to Willie Wilson, Lowry Wilderman, Dave Daniels, Don Patenaude, Charlie Parmelee, Jackie Chamis and Dave Patenaude. Si TRACK The 1955 Woodrow Wilson track team, captained by Dave Dickinson, had a very successful season, win- ning four out of five dual meets and capturing the Central Valley Conference crown. The squad's only loss was to Robert E. Fitch of Groton. Traveling to New Haven for its first inter-class competition, Wilson placed fifth in the annual Class B State Indoor Meet. Opening their dual meet season against Killingly, the Wildcats swept nine out of twelve first places in gaining their first victory, 70-34. In its next encounter, with Southington, a do-or-die effort in the relay enabled Wilson to overcome the Blue Knights, 54% to 49%. Facing Fitch, powerful State Indoor champs, the Maroon and Gray squad lost a close decision, 55-49. The following week, however, Wilson went on to defeat a weak Wethersfield club, 68% to 30%. Paced by Penny Walker, Wally Krupa, and Dave DeMerchant, the Wildcats track and field combine ended its highly successful dual meet season by beating M. H. S. 56% to 47%. The victory marked the first time in four years that Wilson had been able to conquer the mighty Tigers. Journeying again to New Haven to participate in the State Outdoor Meet, the cats ended in a tie for the third slot, half a point behind second-place Stoning- ton. John Green was the only Wilsonite to take a first place. Don Niedzwicki, Dave Cooper and the re- lay team of Walker, Doebner, Wilson, and Dicken- son, turned in second place performances. John Green and Don Niedzwicki represented Connecticut in the annual New England Track and Field Championships. Leading scorers of the squad were: Penny Walker, with 52% points; John Green, with 42; and Dave DeMerchant, with 35. During the season, three Wil- son records were broken. Dave DeMerchant, who had been flirting with the discus record for two years, shat- tered the mark by some ten feet with a hefty toss of 136 feet 2 inches. Penny Walker bettered the 100- yard dash mark with a time of 0:10.2, while the relay team of Walker, Doebner, Wilson, and Dickinson set a new mark of 1:35.4. Letter winners were: Captain David Dickenson, Tri-Captains-elect John Green, William Wilson, and Walter Krupa, Dave DeMerchant, Penny Walker, Pete Doebner, Donald Niedzwicki, Robert Seagrave, Dave Farrow, David Cooper, Daniel Dawson, Guy Mazzotta, William Wolak, Gerald Hecker, Raymond Barent, and Managers Robert Duval, William Langley, and Ed- ward Fillback. 52 BASEBALL Wilson 5 Wethersfield 2 Wilson 7 Rockville 0 Wilson 13 Windsor 0 Wilson 9 Farmington 3 Wilson 4 M. H. S. 3 Wilson 7 Glastonbury 2 Wilson 9 Newington 3 Wilson 4 New London 1 Wilson 13 Plainville ... 1 Wilson 6 Windsor 5 Wilson 5 Wethersfield 1 Wilson 7 M. H. S. 3 Wilson 9 Southington 7 Wilson 3 Rockville TOURNAMENT PLAY 1 Wilson 6 (semifinal) Stonington 0 Wilson 7 (final) Southington 0 The 1955 Woodrow Wilson baseball team. the best to come out of Wilson in recent years, compiled the only undefeated and untied season on record. Combining a stalwart defense and an explosive offense with superb pitching, the Wildcats outplayed and out- classed all opposition. Not content with winning their fourth straight Central Valley Conference crown and with beating M. H. S. twice, the Wildcats defeated arch-rival Southington, 7-0, in the final game of the medium school baseball tournament to gain the class B. State Championship. Led by the brilliant fielding of captain and shortstop Hal Parmelee, the magnifi- cent pitching of hurlers Bob Sienko, Averino Salonia and Jimmy Parmelee, and the heavy hitting of Dean Patenaude and Charlie Parmelee, the cats compiled an unblemished record of sixteen victories and no defeats. Coach Collins had a coach’s dream come true with a pitching staff composed of right handers Jimmy Par- melee and Averino Salonia and Southpaw Bob Sienko. It was due largely to their superb twirling that the Wilsonites were able to defeat all opposition that came their way. Sienko, showing remarkable control throughout the season, racked up seven victories, while Salonia and Parmelee turned in five and four wins, respectively. Tommy Barrett and Bob Treat handled the catching chores nicely while contributing hand- somely to the Margrays' offense. The 1955 Squad, with experienced ballplayers at nearly every position, was perhaps the best balanced combine in the state. The infield was composed of Danny Hudson at first, Barry Haight and Denny DeCarli alternating at sec- ond, Captain Hal Parmelee at shortstop, and little man Bob Prue at third. The outfield included veteran Dean Patenaude in left, rookie and Bob Sienko alternating in right between pitching assignments. At the conclusion of the season letters were award- ed to the following: Hal Parmelee, Bobby Prue, Danny Hudson, Barry Haight, Dean Patenaude, Bob Sienko, Averino Salonia, Tommy Barrett, Jimmy Parmelee, Eddie Calhoun, Denny DeCarli, Bob Treat, Charlie Parmelee, and Bob Deckleman. 53 CROSS COUNTRY The 1955 cross country team, led by Captain John Green and Sophomore Dave Patenaude, did not have as successful a season as previous Wildcat barriers have enjoyed. Despite inexperience and lack of upper class- men, the squad performed as well as could be expected. As the season progressed, sophomores Dick Deshefy, Rich Burleson, and Phil Turcotte added much-needed depth to the combine. Junior Howard Levis showed great improvement toward the end of the season. After dropping its first four dual meets to strong class A rivals, Wilson scored its only victory of the season, defeating Wethersfield, 25-30. John Green set a new Wilson course record of 13:13 during this meet. A star was awarded to Captain John Green. Those receiving letters were: Captain-elect David Patenaude, Howard Levis, Richard Deshefy, Phil Turcotte, Joseph Morkowski, and Richard Burlesow. SOCCER This fall Wilson's soccer team, organized by Mr. Blucher, competed on an interscholastic varsity level. Joining the Central Valley Soccer League, the fastest in the state, the squad, led by Captain Billy Dittman, turned in some fine performances. Playing Portland at the beginning of the season, Wilson was beaten, 8 to 1. However in their second encounter a few weeks later, the Wildcats held the Red and Black of Portland to a 1-1 tie, proving that the squad had improved a great deal. Next year's team should be one of the stronger combines in the league, as only five out of twenty booters” are gradu- ating. Soccer letter winners were: Captain Bill Dittman, Co-Captains elect Harry Brown and Robert Lentz, Fred Minderman, James Newton, James Reynolds, Bernard Wilson, Nicholas Lesbines, Robert Grasso, Frank Martinez, David Eaton, Robert Moorehead, James Marshall, Donald Briggman, and Manager Ste- phen Brown. 54 BOYS’ RIFLE CLUB The Boys' Rifle Club, under the faculty direction of Mr. Leonard Lord, met every Wednesday for practice at the Middlefield Range. Teaching the proper use and handling of firearms is the club's main ob- ject. However, it also strives for better marksmanship and sportsmanship. The officers for the 1955-1956 club were: Jim Newton, president; Bill Flani- gan, vice president; John Myjak, secretary; and Dan Kellish, treasurer. The squad traveled to New Haven in the early Spring to compete in the State Gallery Matches. Other meets were held with The Choate School, Manchester and Portland. TENNIS Last year Wilson's first boys' tennis team was organized by Mr. William Blu- cher in an attempt to establish a third var- sity spring sport. The 1955 tennis squad played an informal schedule on a non- varsity level. However, this year coach Blucher hopes to build a varsity squad and award letters at the end of the season. The nucleus of this year's combine will probably be Eddie Florkowski, Larry Rasero, Harold Hutensky and Jim Gal- lagher. The boys will meet such teams as Portland, M.H.S., Wethersfield, and Bas- sick High of Bridgeport. SWIMMING The 1955-1956 swimming club, which was organized on a non-varsity leveL by Mr. William Montanile, met two nights weekly for practice at the Middletown Y.M.C.A. The squad, led by Co-Captains Bob Duval and Sal Aresco, compiled a record of two wins and four defeats against some of the outstanding swimming teams in the area. Sal Aresco turned in the only record- breaking performance of the season. His time of 0:20.0 in the forty yards free-style against St. Joseph's of Hartford set a new Wildcat and Y” pool record for this event. The squad, composed mostly of sophomores and juniors, has shown great interest in the aquatic sport and should be strong in future years. MAJORETTES Under the capable leadership of Shirley Roguski, head majorette, and Diane Zimmer- man, assistant head majorette, the club has had a very successful year. The group marched and twirled at all home football games, as well as at the W.W.H.S. vs. M.H.S. game at Andrus Field and at the game at Danbury. Other activ- ities included: participating in pep-assemblies, twirling in the Rotary Club Minstrel Show, performing during the half-time intermission at home basketball games, and marching in several parades. On October seventh the annual Majorette Dance, featuring an Anchors A weigh theme, was held. Highlighting the social events for the year was a trip in January to the New Haven Arena to see the Ice Capades. The Majorettes also traveled to Newington to en- tertain at the Newington Childrens' Home. Officers for this year were: Nancy Sienko, pres- ident; Diane Faircloth, vice president; Janice Lucey, secretary; Diane Zimmerman, treasurer; and Joanne Czjaka, representative to student council. Miss Sheila Walsh was majorette advisor. SPORTS CLUB OFFICERS Officers for the Girls’ Sports’ Club were: Eileen Mcrunka, president; Mickey Pasieka, vice president; Nancy Davis, sec- retary; Violet Kosko, treasurer; and Sallee Camp, representative to Student Council. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders of 1955-1956 have spent considerable time- and effort in developing and maintaining the school spirit that is traditional of Wilson students. Officers this year were: Joanne Topazio, president; Eileen Merunka, vice president; Elaine Chamis, secretary; Patricia Pasieka, treasurer;- and Janice Hurlburt, representative to Student Council. Miss Janice Bosworth was advisor to the cheerleaders. Uniforms consisted of: white sweaters and maroon skirts for football season, white jerseys with matching middy and a skirt of maroon for basketball, and a grey sweater and maroon skirt for pep rallies. The main purposes of the squad are to promote a spirit of good sportsmanship at all games and to lead cheering at assemblies. A successful dance; Gum Drop”, was held in October. The candy theme was carried out by decorations of candy canes, lollipop cheerleaders, and gum drop megaphones. BASKETBALL Basketball was one of the leading girls’ sports at Wilson this year. Officers were: Marian Triblets, pres- ident; Joan Baroni, vice-president; Rosemarie Grasso, secretary; and Enza Mazzotta, treasurer. Miss Janice Bosworth served as faculty advisor. As in the past, teams were divided into Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, with each team play- ing the others three times. The winning team had its class numerals engraved on the basketball trophy. A play day with Middletown High School, Port- land, and East Hampton High Schools was planned for the spring. SOFTBALL Softball, one of the largest sports clubs in the school, began its year with the election of officers. They were: Diane Zimmerman, president; Florence Segal, vice president; Enza Mazzotti, secretary; and Rochelle Davis, treasurer. Last spring the seniors won the tournament, dur- ing which each class played the other classes twice. The Softball Club is looking forward to a very en- joyable season this spring. Miss Janice Bosworth was club advisor. 57 BOWLING CLUB The Bowling Club, which is among the largest of the girls' sports clubs, held its meetings at the Y.M.C.A. on Monday and Wednesday afternoons af- ter school. The girls were divided according to classes, with the Seniors and Juniors alternating on Mondays, and the Sophomores and Freshmen alternating on Wednesdays. The officers for 1955-1956 were Angela D'Aquila, president; Jane Santangelo, vice president; Lillian Emanuele, secretary; and Josephine Emanuele, treasur- er. Mrs. Gertrude McQuire was advisor for the club. SWIMMING CLUB This year the Girls' Swimming Club boasted a larger membership than ever before. The club was divided into three groups: advanced, intermediate, and beginners. In smaller groups the girls could learn more easily and profited greatly from the club activities. Under the capable leadership of Nancy Davis, president; Ruth Miller, vice president; Susan Strick- land, secretary; and Suzanne Fillback, treasurer, the club experienced a successful year. Miss Janice Bos- worth, our advisor, helped us to build endurance and perfect our strokes. Last spring we participated in a water ballet at the Y.M.C.A., and we are now striving for an even better performance this year. Our swimming meets were very successful this past spring and we hope to swim to the top again this year. BADMINTON CLUB The Badminton Club was one of the largest sports clubs at Wilson this year. The officers were: Michaelene Pasieka, president; Joanne Czajka, vice president; Judith Otfinoski, secretary; Rochelle Dav- is, treasurer. The faculty advisor is Mrs. Goodman. The club year was divided into two sessions. The fall session began in Octo- ber and included practice sessions. The spring session began in March and was climaxed by singles and doubles tourna- ments. At the end of the season the win- ner's name was engraved on a trophy. RIFLE CLUB The Girls' Rifle Club met every Thurs- day afternoon at the Middlefield Rifle Range. Under the expert supervision of Russell Lent and Richard Lyman, the girls endeavored to improve their scores. The most outstanding event of the year was the club's participation in the annual National Rifle Association meet at New Haven. Here each girl competed in an individual or team match for national awards and standings. Officers for this year were: Rosemary Macchietto, president; Barbara Lauritsen, vice president and secretary; and Nancy Freer, treasurer. Mrs. Alice Short was the club advisor. TENNIS CLUB The Tennis Club had an active season, beginning in early October with the elec- tion of officers, who were Sandy Guirin- tano, president; Sandy Svihovec, vice president; Florence Segal, treasurer; Clare Wrubel, secretary; and Sue Strickland, as- sistant secretary. Because of the large membership the group was divided by classes; freshmen and sophomores met on Mondays; juniors and seniors met on Wednesdays. The Tennis Club met in the fall to prac- tice for the tournament which would be played in the spring. Miss Janice Bosworth was club advisor. FIELD HOCKEY I955-’56 Field Hockey, a newly formed club this year, opened its season with the following girls as officers: Renie Muckle, president; Helen Krajewska, vice president; Shirley Roguski, secretary; and Eleanor Epstein, treasurer. The girls met with their advisor, Miss Janice Bosworth, once a week, and learned the fundamental skills of the game. A Play-Day was planned with East Hampton, and during the season the club had a very enjoyable time. SQUAD LEADERS The Squad Leaders Corps, organized this year, was very active during gym clas- ses, taking attendance, and supervising the girls in the fundamental skills of basket- ball, softball, and tennis. The group was composed of seniors and juniors. Officers for this year were: Carolyn Bacon, presi- dent; Joanne Czajka, vice president; Janet Dunham, secretary; Jan Hurlburt, treasur- er; and Barbara-June Czaja, representative to Student Council. Miss Panice Bosworth was advisor to the club. GIRLS’ SPORTS’ CLUB BOARD The Girls' Sports Club Board consisted of the five officers of the club and the pres- ident of each of the affiliated sport clubs. This year the theme for the annual semi- formal was Autumn Leaves”. In the spring a banquet was held as the final ac- tivity of the year. Miss Janice Bosworth was advisor to the Board. 60 SENIORS PREFER NAME FAVORITE EXPRESSION Norman Andeen ”In a minute.” Gary Augeri What's that, already? Carolyn Bacon Oh, darn Doris Baginski Naturally.” Jane Baisselait Surely.” Virginia Becker Honestly!!” Kay Behn All rightie. Gus Bid well Poor” Barbara Bielot Darn it!” Jean Binkowski Don’t be naive!!” Phyllis Bonvino Shoot! Don Brock How about that?” Judi Bryant Poor.” Frank Budka Beans.” Hazen Calhoun Wow -(whistle) Sallee Camp The funniest happened.” Joan Carson What ever comes to mind. Joseph Carta Once more. Bette Cazzetta You better believe it.” Elsie Conant You don’t know, do you? Dick Daniele What a mess! Morgan Daniels Crumb Angela E. D'Quila In about two minutes Nancy Davis Oh, darn! Carol Deshefy Poor”- Judy Dever You’re going to the moon!” John Di Giandomenico Garbage” Bob Duval How’s that grab you?” Marilyn Eldridge Oh, Rats!” Louise Erdman Heaven forbid!” Diane Faircloth We ll have a ball. Ed Fillback Man, that's poor! Pat Foley Honestly. Donald Francisco Holy mackerel there. Sapphire! Pat Frechette Pow! Right in the head!” Barbara Gallagher Oh Gee! Gerald Garvin More or less.” Fred Geffken Poor Rosemarie Grasso I believe it!” Rosa GuifFrida And all that rot Sandy Giurintano It’s not fair. Dan Hudson Censored Lorraine Hurd Very good!” Marie Hutchings Oh, Beans!!!” Len Johnson Pork Chops. Lynette Johnson Oh, fish!” Olive Kennedy Somebody goofed!” Mary Ann Kilpatrick Live fast, die young. • Elaine Kosinski That’s just great! Helen Krajewska What are you going to do when you’re 102?” CRAZY ABOUT PASTIME Sociology Reading Eldorado Caddy Taking baths Chemistry Skiing Desserts Watching television Animals Television Storms, waves, ships Talking on the telephone A Marine Dancing and cooking Iron five plus 2 Bluffing Roy To have a good time Buster Having fun My traffic post Television and parties Spaghetti Working People A good book and a good movie Food and girls Working Food Stock car racing Navy blue Driving around Him Dancing Fords Horseback riding Convertibles Going to Kay's Arthur Modeling Dogs Doing homework Vacations Looking for flying saucers Ford Continentals Oil painting Skiing-skiers? Singing Pizza You don’t know, do you! Driving The Clubhouse Money Pin-ball machine playing Food Model railroading Parties and food Having fun Food Relaxing Popular music Dancing Water Buffaloes Waiting for 2:00 Teddy Parties ’41 Chrysler convertibles Goofing off Wally Listening to records Boys in general Drawing Good Music Hanging around Di” Di” Julius La Rosa Pop records M-m-m-m-m-m Playing piano and dancing Dancing Listening to music Listening Sleeping Cowboy music Playing my guitar Eddie, My Love” Eating and parties Two o’clock Drawing Grace Kelly Sewing Horses Eating Hank's grinders Going to Kay’s Good music Reading Popular music Dancing and parties 61 SENIORS PREFER NAME FAVORITE EXPRESSION CRAZY ABOUT PASTIME William Langley How’s that grab you? Vacations Thinking about vacations Nicholas Lesbines Plant you now and dig you later. Progressive Jazz Music Janet LeVasseur Trip to the moon. Bill Dancing and skating Ruth Lippincott Holy Toledo! Money Reading Mickey Macchieto Nasty Break Mickey Mouse and Washington, D. C. Sleeping Diane Manchester Poor The Iron 5 2. Sleeping Nancy Mannctho I’ll bet we'll have a ball! Sambo Dancing Eileen Merunka Poor NO 18 Sleeping John Milardo Awh-h-h-h-h-h! Athletics, Chevys. Getting into trouble Pat Miles Ha! A certain Senior Books Ruth Miller Isn’t that cute! Swimming Reading Lorraine Myjak Why sure! Horses Listening to records Craig Nelson All-rightie. Cars Basketball and parties Jim Newton Indubitibly Shirley Bowling and parties Eleanor Parmelee Oh, fish! Music Listening to records Pat Pasieka You’ve had it!! Iron 5 and 2 Eating Sal Piscitello You know it! Cars Basketball Ray Plum Forget it!” School Thinking Bob Prue What say, woman!” The Iron 5 Blowing my nose Geneva Rainey ' Gee-whiz! Don’t know Dancing Larry Rasero That’s life. Radios Taking radios apart Elizabeth Reynolds Oh, belly wash! Western songs Daydreaming Jim Reynolds That’s life. Cars Swimming Shirley Roguski Don’t get shook! Jim Dancing parties, and sports Dolores Sajek Sugar Ice cream Listening to polkas Nancy Sienko Goofus” Blue suede shoes Parties and dancing Robert Sinicrope Holy cow! Hi-Fi phonographs Music Charles Shefcyk Rotten” Pizza Playing machines John Smedick That's life Boats Guns Virginia Sochacki Minor detail. Classical music Painting John Statham Ain't that a shame! Cars Mechanics Catherine Stelzer I’m hungry! Wink Sleeping and eating Margaret Stevens Good Godfrey! Swimming Reading Joel Swanson You know what I mean” Cows Fishing Bill Swift, Jr. But, with who? Athletics Sports Lucille Thisdale Nuts! Knee socks Dancing Nancy Thomas So, who’s to know? George Roller skating and movies Joanne Topazio Jecpers! Frankie Loafing Marian Triblets Nut head!” Symphony in the Night Eating David Tuttle You idiot The Four Freshmen Jazz and pop music Pat Walsh You better believe it” Tonto Working Dave Warner Bone head! Girls! Girls, work, eating Jerry Weitzman You don’t know, do you? 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