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

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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

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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

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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