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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1961 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. DEDICATION To Mr. Milton Miller, who has taught us a real appreciation for athletics and has helped us realize the value of true sportsmanship, we, the class of 1961, dedicate our Saga. 4 STAFF Mr. Chauncey Copeland Mr. Walter Akerley Mr. Vahan Ananikian Miss Elizabeth Angelone Miss Marion Armstrong Miss Joanne Blake Mrs. Charles Bloomfield Mr. Donald Cairns Mr. Francis Champagne Miss Christine DiBenedetto Mrs. Mary DiStefano Mr. Richard Dudman Mrs. Ardith Dunlap Miss Louise Facius Mr. W. Grant Fitch Miss Thelma Friedrich Miss Virginia Gilbert Mr. Milton Green Miss Lucy Harrington Miss Anne Hyland Mr. Frederick Johnson Mr. Leo Kania Mrs. Augusta Kunze Mr. Roger Lawrence Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor Mr. Philip Masley Miss Julia Matthews Mr. Eugene McCarthy Mrs. Gertrude McGuire Mrs. Helene McKenna Mr. Milton Miller Mr. William Montanile Miss Patricia Morgan Mr. Edward Pehota Miss Gail Poliner Mr. Leonard Pompa Miss Ella Rufleth Miss Linda Rufleth Mr. Bruce Schmottlach Mr. Charles B. Smith Mr. Joseph Stepanski Mr. Melvin Stone Mr. Herbert Straub Mr. James Sullivan Miss Edith Taylor Mrs. Mildred White Mr. Charles Youmans Mrs. Evelyn Young 5 To Graduates in the Gass of 1961: To Graduates in the Class of 1961: It appears to me that the differences between peoples can be best reconciled not so much by the use of material resources as by the use of human resources. If this thought is correct, there then is an im- plication for the kind of educational background by the people who will negotiate these differences as well as for those for whom the negotiations are be- ing made and who, too, must have an understanding of the complexities involved. It further appears to me that these negotiations will be extended over a long period of time before a solution is found to these differences. The length of this time will be such that boys and girls like yourselves might well have time to grow into men and women and become directly involved in the discussions. I think it behooves each of you to so prepare yourselves educationally that you may make your con- tribution to these efforts to stabilize world conditions in order that the way of life which has offered you so much will continue for those who are yet to come. Sincerely, CHAUNCEY J. COPELAND, Principal Woodrow Wilson Senior High School The four years have been a most important pe- riod of growth and development for you. Under the guidance of your teachers and parents you have had opportunity to explore many fields of learning, to discover your interests and abilities, to gain profi- ciency in certain skills, and to understand the com- munity and the world in which you live. You have progressed, during these years, from carefree child- hood to the threshold of responsible adulthood. Although one significant period of your life is coming to a close, your graduation from high school marks the beginning of new and greater opportuni- ties. Your accomplishments of the past will serve as a foundation upon which to build higher, what- ever your plans for the future may be. Congratulations to you and best wishes for con- tinued success. Yours sincerely, EDWARD B. FILLBACK Superintendent of Schools CLASS OF 1961 OFFICERS Stanton Murphy....................................President David Kaufman .............................. Vice-President Katherine Grockowski .............................Secretary John Woollacott.................................. Treasurer Russell Crescimanno ........................ Representative 8 THE CLASS OF 1961 THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, 1957-1961 In the fall of 1957, we realized that we had been awakened from a long nap, eight years in length. We sat up fresh and eager, and enthusiastically began a four year chase after knowledge. We were still in a world we knew and had no trouble becoming accustomed to being freshman under the leadership of our class officers; Maria Annino, president; Ann Milardo, vice-president; Marcia Duval, secretary; Donna Haight, treasurer. Russ Crescimanno served as president of Student Government, assisted by Pat Langley as vice-president. Our first effort at a literary publication, the Ram's Horn, was edited by Terry Adler. Many of our classmates excelled in various fields that year, and at the scholastic awards assembly held in June, they received recognition. To David Schilke went the award for excellence in Algebra, Joan Kowal, English; Terry Adler, Latin and Ancient History; Margo Street, General Mathematics; Ursula Arndt, Civics; Patricia Reed, Pro- ficiency in Sewing; Jeannette Bacon, Proficiency in Foods; and Deborah Hershman, Best Book Report. We achieved not only scholastic, but social success under the capable guidance of our faculty advisors Mr. Delegan, Mrs. Speershneider, Mrs. Levansalar, Miss Benson, Mr. Randall, Mr. Lynn, Miss Czajka, and Miss Glidden. Our freshman year was climaxed by our first formal dance, Underwater Fantasy. As we continued on our quest for knowledge, we tumbled into a whole new world. In 1958 the doors were opened by our class officers: Russ Crescimanno, presi- dent; Pat Langley, vice-president; Marcia Duval, secretary; Dave Shilke, treasurer; Bud Haggerty, Representative to Student Council. Everything seemed bright and new, and although we were strangers at first, our acceptance was insured by the election of our Advisory Board members Kathy Grockowski, Eugene Schreiner, Don Brosius, and Stanton Murphy. Our class advisors were Mr. Kania, Mr. Stone, Mr. Lord, Mrs. McGuire, and Mrs. Rathbun. We were proud of our school spirit, and felt that it was excellently demonstrated by the acceptance of Freida Novis and Ellie Weitzman as Majorettes, and Norm Way as a player on the varsity basketball squad. Although we were trampled by Middle- town High School in football, we were sure our participation helped win both basketball games. Several of our classmates were honored by their selection as probationary members of National Honor Society. They were Terry Adler, Jeannette Bacon, Sharon Brazos, Judith Cameron, Howard Child, Gail Gauthier, Katherine Grockowski, Joan Kowal, Holly McPhee, Freida Novis, Eugene Schreiner, Eleanor Weitzman. Suddenly, as we gazed upon the pink and white decorations at our sophomore dance, we realized that the year had gone by all too soon. Sue Birdsey reigned as Queen of Cherry Blossom Time. We were still treading an uncertain path when we took a right turn and came upon our junior year. It may not have been a Mad Hatter’s tea party, but everything happened so quickly that we had hardly any time to think. We elected our class officers Rich Feitel, president; Jeannette Bacon, vice-president; Pam Vladik, secretary; John Grasso, treasurer; Kathy Grockowski, representative to Student Council. Advisory Board members were Ellie Weitzman, Judy Solito, Carol Borowicz, Eugene Schreiner, and Don Brosius. The eleven juniors elected to National Honor Society were Maria Annino, Jeannette Bacon, Howard Child, Gail Gauthier, Bob Griswold, Kathy Groc- kowski, Joan Kowal, Karen Laverty, Art Myjak, Eugene Schreiner and Ellie Weitzman. Several of our classmates were outstanding in various fields. Eugene Schreiner won honorable mention in the Parade of Youth Writing Contest. Kathy Grockowski won the American History Award, while Bob Griswold won the Harvard Book Prize. Ellie Weitzman was cited as the Good Citizen. Our outstanding athletic teams contributed greatly to our ever-increasing school spirit. With several juniors playing varsity football, our team was almost Un-Un-Un. We won the M.H.S. football game, 36-8. Our basketball season was also excellent; we won one M.H.S. game, 43-40; losing the other, 45-44. Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Hagel, and Miss Friedrich, our class advisors, supervised the plans for our Junior Prom held on February 12, I960. The theme was Sweethearts in Wonderland, with Rich Feitel as general chairman . 10 Following the path of our now familiar wonderland, we eagerly anticipated becoming seniors. We had now passed that grinning Cheshire cat, which fondly recalled to mind the confusion of being underclassmen; no longer were we fazed by Latin declensions and geometry theorems. The question was To be, or not to be? Our Senior Class officers Stanton Murphy, president; Dave Kaufman, vice- president; Kathy Grockowski, secretary; John Woollacott, treasurer; and Russ Cres- cimanno, representative to Student Council, helped direct us through the maze, disregarding the fog of financial problems. We settled down to relax. We had at last reached the highest spot in the forest. Eugene Haggerty was president of Student Association, Jeannette Bacon, secretary; Bob Griswold, director of Advisory Board; and Art Myjak, director of Student Council. Kathy Grockowski was chairman of Scholarship Committee, while Donna Haight directed Assembly Committee. Stanton Murphy and Howard Child were co-captains of Service Squad. Advisory Board members were Alan Heinrich, Dave Schilke, Carol Borowicz, Mike Golenski, Ellie Weitzman, and Sharon Brazos. National Honor Society officers were elected, with Joan Kowal as president; Gail Gauthier, vice-president; Karen Laverty, secretary; Howard Child, treasurer; and Maria Annino, representative to Student Council. Senior members were Terry Adler, Judy Cameron, Donna Dickes, Mary Dunleavy, Caroline Epstein, Rich Feitel, Kathy Gallagher, Bob Griswold, Kathy Grockowski, Donna Haight, Holly McPhee, Mary Milardo, Art Myjak, Freida Novis, Pat Reed, Eugene Schreiner, E ave Schilke, and Ellie Weitzman. Howard Child was announced as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship com- petition and both Eugene Schreiner and Normand Manning received letters of com- mendation. Katherine Grockowski received the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award, while Terry Adler received the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year Award. Various other honors were bestowed upon seniors. Sue Gemeinhardt was president of French Club; Kathy Gallagher was president of Latin Club; John Wollacott was president of Spanish Club, Denny Perruccio was president of Audio-Vision Club; John Young was president of the Future Farmers of America; Ellie Weitzman was editor- in-chief of the Margray, with Terry Adler as managing editor. Sue Gemeinhardt and Joan Kowal were editors-in-chief of the Saga, with Stanton Murphy as business manager. Music assemblies were a great source of enjoyment at Wilson. Ann Milardo was president of Girls' Chorus and Joseph Giuffrida was captain of the Band. Luella Daniels received a first rating at the New England Solo, Ensemble Music Festival. The Melo- dees also received gold medals. Luella Daniels and Mike Staub were in the All New England Orchestra, and Maria Annino, Linda DiMauro, Marcia Duval, Pat Reed, Judy Mokowski, Joan Kowal and Sal Tuccio and Sherry Beckley attended as part of the All New England Chorus. Susan Barce was president of the Girls' Sports Club. Freida Novis was head Majorette and Sue Birdsey assistant-head; Lucille Milano and Judy Solito were captain and co-captain respectively of the cheerleaders. The Pep Club, for the first time, took an active part in athletics at Wilson with Donna Haight as president., In our senior year we achieved tremendous acclaim in athletics. Our football co- captains, Bob Griswold and Vin Bonvino, basketball captain, Norm Way, baseball captains, Alan Heinrich and Norm Way, cross-country captain, Hayden Turner, soccer captain, Eugene Schreiner, and track co-captains, Rich Feitel and Bob Dusza led us to victory in each encounter with M. H. S. Vin Bonvino played on the All-State football team. On April 20, the senior class sponsored a fashion show at the Junior High School with Caroline Epstein as chairman. This event, along with our senior picnic on June 19, was successfully carried out through the expert helpful guidance of our advisors; Miss Facius, Mr. Straub, Mr. Ackerley, Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Masterson, and Dr. Cham- pagne. On June 2, with Rich Feitel and Bill Griffin as chairmen, we held our Senior Ball. As we sang the Alma Mater, we realized how little time we had left at Wilson. Although we had been hurrying for four years, we were not late for that very important date on June 21, Graduation Day. As we walked down the aisle to receive our diplomas, we paused to say good-bye to the past at Wilson and hello to the uncertain future. 11 TERRY ADLER Ter Ambition: College and Mathematics Intelligence is a luxury; some- times useful, sometimes fatal.” French Club, Honor Society, Latin Club (vice-president), Margray (managing editor). Student Coun- cil, Math Club, Junior Classical League, Ram's Horn (editor-in- chief), Girls’ Sports Club, (bas- ketball ). MARIA ANNINO Ria” Ambition: Nursing Her cheerful, jolly gay disposition, brings sunshine to all. Chorus, Freshman Class (presi- dent), French Club (financial vice- president), National Honor So- ciety (representative to Student Council), Latin Club, Margray, Margray Advisory Council, Mclo- dees. Mixed Chorus. Scholarship Committee. Service Squad, Dra- matic Club, Saga Staff, Fashion Show Committee, Sophomore Nominating Committee, Junior Classical League, Girls’ Sports Club (softball), Pep Club. SANDRA ANZIANO Sandy” Ambition: Secretary Love makes everything lovely. Latin Club, Majorettes, Majorette Manager, Girls' Spons Club (bad- minton, softball, basketball). Pep Club, Future Nurses of America. URSULA ARNDT Ersh Ambition: Work in bookkeeping True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice. Swimming, Knights of Columbus History Award. PAUL BALINSKI Ambition: Architect The unspoken word never does harm. Boys' Rifle Club. SUSAN BARCE Sue Ambition: College Dignity of character adds to dignity of persons, as well as dignity of carriage. Service Squad, Chorus, Latin Club, Margray, Student Council, French Club (representative to Student Council), Margray Advisory Coun- cil, Girls’ Sports Club (president, badminton, basketball), Pep Club, Executive Council, Majorette (manager). PATRICIA BARTOLOTTA Pat Ambition: Private Secretary I clothe myself in lavender. Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, tennis). Homeroom representative. SHERYL BECKLEY Sherry Sing away sorrow, cast away care. Service Squad, Chorus, Melo-dees, Majorettes, Spanish Club, Future Nurses Club, Sophomore Dance Committee, Girls' Sports Club (softball). JEANNETTE BACON Jen Ambition: College True to her word, her work and her friends. Service Squad, Junior Class (vice- president), Executive Cabinet, Sec- retary of Student Association, French Club (vice-president), Na- tional Honor Society, Latin Club, Margray (news editor). Advisory Council, Advisory Board, Student Council, Girls' Sports Club (bas- ketball captain, softball), Pep Club, Home Economics Award, Laurel Girls' State. RICHARD BELLEROSE Jober Ambition : Service, College My cares are few, my troubles none. Student Government. 12 SUSAN BIRDSEY Bird Ambition: Commercial art Women were made to give our eyes delight.” Art Club, Majorettes (assistant head), Margray, Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, bowling, softball). Service Squad. CAROL BOROWICZ Ambition: X-Ray Technician Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Art Club, Executive Cabinet, Stu- dent Advisory Board. Service Squad, Girls' Sports Club (cheer- leader, basketball, softball, Soph- omore and Junior Dance Com- mittees. DAVID BENGTSON Dave Ambition: Attorney He that is kind in words shall attain great things. Band, Latin Club, Junior Classical League. ELAINE BISHOP Laine Ambition: Business School Not too serious, not too gay, she’s just right in every way. Latin Club, Spanish Club (secre- tary), Student Council, Service Squad, Pep Club, Girls’ Spons Club (cheerleader, softball, repre- sentative to Student Council). THOMAS BENNETT Benny Ambition: To travel The only thing worth having in an earthly existence is a sense of humor. Audio-Vision, Boys’ Rifle Club, Chairman of Sophomore Dance Decorating Committee. JOHN BERGAN Pete Ambition: Dairy Farming He towers above all. Future Farmers of America, Farm Mechanics Award. PATRICIA BERGLUND Patti Ambition: Nurse Quiet at first, but look again. Art Club, Swiming. VINCENT BONVINO ’Turk Ambition: Football coach It is in sports that many men discover their paradise. Service Squad, Baseball, Basketball, Football (co-captain), Track, Sen- ior Nominating Committee. JAMES BOMBACI Jim What I value more than all things, is good humor. Spanish Club (president), Foot- ball, Track. RICHARD BONNEY Dick- Ambition: Dairy Farming Tis the farmer’s care that makes the field bear. Baseball, Future Farmers of Amer- ica, Dairy Farmer’s Award. LAURALANE BOROWICZ Lor Ambition: Art School Full of all things best loved.” Art Club, Assembly Committee, Service Squad, Girls Sports Club (softball, cheerleader). Sophomore and Senior Dance Committees. SHARON BOYLAN Sherry Ambition: Service Life's a pleasant institution, let us take it as it comes. Girls Sports Club (badminton, bowling). PETER BOZZO Pete Ambition: Commercial Pilot To worry little, to study less— my idea of happiness. Student Government. ANN BRANCIFORTE Ambition: Nursing You can mistake the twinkle in her eye for anything. Service Squad, Latin Club, Mar- gray. Saga Staff, Girls’ Spons Club (badminton, bowling, cheerleader, softball). Pep Club (secretary), Future Nurses of America. Dra- matics Club, Freshman and Sopho- more Dance Committees, Home- room representative, Sophomore Nominating Committee. SHARON BRAZOS Red Ambition: Elementary Teacher The great mind knows the power of gentleness. Service Squad, Chorus, National Honor Society, Majorettes, Mar- gray, Student Advisory Board, Homeroom representative. Girls Spons Club (softball), Pep Club, Mixed Chorus. JANICE BRIGGMAN Jan Ambition: Hairdresser Laughter is what makes the world go round. Chorus, Girls Spons Club (bad- minton, softball, basketball) Pep Club. DANIEL BRIGHT Duck Ambition: To succeed Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Basketball, Football, Spanish Club, Junior Prom Dance Committee. EILEEN BRITT Brigitte Ambition: Executive secretary after college Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do. French Club, Senior Nominating Committee, Girls Sports Club (basketball, tennis, bowling, bad- minton ). DONALD BROSIUS Ducy Ambition: Dean Junior College A sharp sense of humor— always seen in a circle of friends. Assembly Committee, Spanish Club, Student Advisory Board, Basketball, Football, Homeroom representative. Junior Nominating Committee, Boys Chorus, Junior Prom Committee. RICHARD BROWN Rich- Ambition: Electronics Merrily, merrily shall I live now. Audio-Vision, Boys Rifle Club. 14 TRUDY BROWN Ambition: Nursing A likeable girl with a likeable smile. Girls' Sports Club (bowling), Typing 1 Award. MICHAEL BURNS Mike” Ambition: To succeed The best way to secure future happiness is to be happy today. Student Government. PHILIP CARLSON Phil” Ambition: College and success Agriculture produces the bravest men, the most valiant. Future Farmers of America. ANITA CARTA Weeter Ambition: Science teacher Cheerfulness can never be. excessive but always good. Margray, Saga Staff, Future Farm- ers of America, Girls' Sports Club (bowling, softball, swimming). ■ DONALD BURR Don Ambition: Chemist Determination leads to satisfaction. Audio-Vision, Band, Latin Club. JUDITH CAMERON Judy Ambition: Teacher To know her well is to like her better.” Chorus (librarian). National Hon- or Society, Latin Club, Majorettes (vice-president). Junior represen- tative to Majorette Council, Mar- gray (exchange editor), Margray Advisory Council (secretary). Sen- ior Picnic Committee, Girls' Sports Club (bowling, softball, swim- ming). MARYANN CAMERON Ambition: Elementary teacher A little bit of gaity makes living a lot of fun. Pep Club, Saga Staff, Girls' Sports Club (bowling, swimming), Span- ish Club. JEFFREY CATAUDELLA Jeff Ambition: College I never think of the future; it comes soon enough. Art Club, Science Club. CONSTANCE CEBEREK Connie Ambition: College If speech be silver, then silence is golden. French Club, Ram's Horn. NANCY CHADD Nan” Ambition: Secretarial work All our life we love a steadfast friend. Library Assistant, Margray, Saga Staff, Girls' Sports Club. 15 M i HOWARD CHILD Ambition: Civil engineering Reading maketh a full man, wit a ready man, and writing an exact man.” Audio-Vision, Executive Cabinet, French Club, National Honor So- ciety (treasurer), Margray (pho- tography editor), Advisory Board, Track (manager). Service Squad (co-captain), Bridge Club, Nation- al Merit Finalist. CLIFFORD CONE Cliff Be swift to hear, swift to speak, but slow to wrath. Future Farmers of America, Pho- totography Club. WAYNE CORVO Life is too short to be serious. Football. RUSSELL CRESCIMANNO Crusher Ambition: Psychologist 1 would help others out of a fellow feeling. Boys' Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Sen- ior representative to Student Council, Student Association (pres- ident), Spanish Club, Student Council, Football. ROBERT CYRANOWICZ Bob- Ambition: Agriculturist Command large fields, but cultivate small ones. Future Farmers of America, Audio- Vision Club. LUELLA DANIELS Wellie Ambition: College If music be the food of love— play on. Band, Latin Club, Margray, Span- ish Club, Girls' Sports Club (bowling). THOMAS DANIELS Tom Ambition: College I expect to pass through this world but once; therefore I’ll enjoy it. Audio-Vision, French Club, Saga Staff, Student Council, Soccer, Na- tional Athletic Honor Society, Jun- ior and Senior Nominating Com- mittee. DEVRA DAVIS Debby” Ambition: Collegiate nursing program Give my regards to Broadway Cafe Squad, Chorus, French Club, Assistant Homeroom representative, Latin Club, Saga Staff, Spanish Club (vice president), Student Council (registrar), Sophomore Dance Committee, Dramatics Club, Future Nurses, Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, baseball, bowling, softball), Pep Club, Cheerleader (treasurer). DONNA DICKES Daisy Mae” Ambition: Bookkeeper in a bank, housewife Love makes the world go round. French Club, National Honor So- ciety, Library assistant, Margray Staff, Saga Staff, Freshman and Sophomore Dance Committee, Fu- ture Nurses’ Club, Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, bowling (treas- urer) volleyball, Representative to Girls’ Sports Club. PATRICIA DIDATO Pat” Ambition: To be successful in life Good things come in small packages. Library assistant, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball). LINDA DIMAURO Laughter's never an end, it’s a by product. Chorus, French Club, Margray Staff, Melo-dees, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling). ANNE DONAHUE Ambition: Elementary school teacher She appears to be quiet, but sometimes we wonder. Majorette (manger), Future Nur- ses’ Club, Senior Nominating Com- mittee, Saga Staff, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball, bowling, soft- ball). ROBERT DORFLINGER Dorf” Ambition: Marine Corps He who laughs last, goes to the office. Football, Track, Swimming. MARCIA DUVAL Marsh- Ambition: Nursing The world belongs to the energetic. Service Squad, Chorus (secretary). Secretary of Freshman and Sopho- more classes, Melo-dees, Freshman Class Social Chairman, Girls' Sports Club (basketball, bowling, softball). Pep Club. STANLEY DRAJEWICZ Stan Ambition: Success and happiness Be a good cheer. Student Government. DONALD DYBICK Don- Ambition: To register his Chevy when it does 95 in low gear Happy am I, from care I’m free, why aren't they all contented with me? Student Government. CHARLOTTE DUDA Charlie Ambition: Junior college And frame your mind to mirth and merriment . . Chorus, Melo-dees, Homeroom Re- presentative, Girls’ Spons Club (bowling). MARY DUNLEAVY Ambition: College Nothing is achieved before it is thoroughly attempted. French Club, Latin Club, Library assistant, Margray Staff, Student Council, Girls’ Sports Club (bad- minton, softball). National Honor Society. JOAN EDDY Joanie Ambition: Medical Secretary Smile with an intent to do mischief. Band, Band Council, Girls’ Spons Club (swimming). JUDITH EDWARDS •Judy” Ambition: Teacher Ever friendly, ever gay, ever cheerful, that's her way. Chorus, French Club, Margray Staff, Saga Staff, Homeroom re- presentative, Girls' Spons Club (bowling, softball, basketball, vol- leyball), Pep Gub. ROBERT DUSZA Duke- Ambition: Chemistry professor You can always tell a Harvard man, but you can’t tell him much. Audio-Vision, Service Squad, Homeroom representative, Basket- ball, Football, Track (co-captain). Cross Country. ROBERT ELDRIDGE Roz Ambition: Service The world will go on and on, but I won't interfere. Boys' Chorus. RICHARD FEITEL Ipp Ambition: College If I have done well, and it is fitting, it is that which I desire. Art Club, President of Junior Class, Executive Cabinet, Spanish Club, Student Council, Football, Track (co-captain), Chairman of Junior Prom. ANN EMANUELE Ambition: Secretary A friendly nature is mirrored in her laughing eyes. Saga Staff, Traffic Squad, Girls' Sports Club (badminton, bowling, tennis, volleyball). Pep Club. JOANNE FIDUCIA Fiduc Ambition: Office work From the crown of her head to the sole of her foot, she is all mirth. Girls' Sports Club (basketball, bowling, softball, volleyball). JAY EMMETTE T Ambition: Porter School of Design Not that I love school less, but that I love fun more. Varsity Club, Basketball, Track. CAROLINE EPSTEIN Carol Ambition: Foreign Service So full of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more of it remains. Chorus, French Club (secretary), National Honor Society, Writing Club. Majorette (manager). Saga Staff, Service Squad, Girls' Sports Club (badminton, bowling). Pep Club, Senior Fashion Show (chair- man). DONALD ETHERIDGE Don Ambition: Landscaping Life is too short for mean anxieties. Boys' Rifle Club. 18 KATHLEEN GALLAGHER Kathy Ambition: Teacher Let all things be done decently and in order. Chorus, French Club, National Honor Society, Latin Club (presi- dent), Margray Staff, Girls' Sports Club, Junior Classical League. GAIL GAUTHIER Gayla” Ambition: Nursing A sweet attractive kind of grace. Service Squad, Junior Nominating Committee, National Honor So- ciety (vice president), Latin Club, Majorettes (treasurer). Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, basket- ball, softball). Pep Club. SUSAN GEMEINHARDT Sue Ambition: College What is liberty? Leisure. What is leisure? Liberty. Service Squad (secretary), French Club (president). Majorettes (manager), Margray Staff (fea- ture editor). Saga Staff (editor), Margray Advisory Council, Scho- larship Committee, Student Coun- cil, Girls' Sports Club Board, Girls' Sports Club (badminton, bowling, softball), Pep Club, Sophomore Dance Committee. JOSEPH GUIFFRIDA -Joe” Ambition: Music school 'Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Band, Chorus. JOHN GRASSO Melvin” Ambition: Certified public accountant The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.” Band, Service Squad, Junior Class Treasurer. DENISE GLAMANN Denny” Ambition: Licensed practical nurse Silence is a fine jewel for any woman. Student Government. FREDERICK GRIEB Hotch Ambition: Connecticut state, trooper Three days of the week I don’t worry; yesterday, today, and tomorrow. ' Service Squad, Basketball, Football. SHARON GOFF Ambition: Comptometer school Good manners and silent words have ought many a difficult thing to pass. Girls’ Sports Club (bowling). WILLIAM GRIFFIN Nonne Ambition: Business A sociable, friendly, honest man. Latin Club, Spanish Club, Service Squad, Baseball, Senior Nominat- ing Committee. MICHAEL GOLENSKY Mike Ambition: A business profession Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. Band, Sophomore Class (vice president), French Club, National Honor Society, Latin Club, Mar- gray Staff, Science Club, Sock Buskin, Student Advisory Board, Tennis. KENNETH GRAHAM Daddy 9 Ambition: To join the Air Force It is his nature to be good natured. Chorus, Football, Track. 19 ROBERT GRISWOLD Super Goose Ambition: Electrical Engineer Good nature is the air of a good mind. Service Squad, Executive Cabinet, National Honor Society, Margray, Scholarship Committee. Spanish Club. Student Advisory Board (di- rector ), Football (co-captain), National Athletic Scholarship So- ciety, Harvard Book Award. KATHERINE GROCKOWSKI Kathy Ambition: College It’s so easy to be nice when you're naturally nice.” Chorus, Junior Class representative to Student Council, Secretary of Senior Class, French Club, Na- tional Honor Society, Latin Club, Majorettes (secretary). Scholarship Committee, Student Advisory Board, Girls' Sports Club (basket- ball), Pep Club, Saga Staff, Amer- ican History Award, DAR Good Citizen Award, Executive Cabinet. MARIE GUGLIEMINO Ambition: Secretary Friendship always benefits. Girls' Sports Club (basketball, bowling, softball). AUSTIN HALL A'hol Ambition: Be an astronomer When angry, count ten; when very angry, swear. ’ Baseball. JOAN HAFTEL Joanie Ambition: College Her voice was never soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman.” Chorus, Spanish Club, Girls’ Spons Club (badminton, bowling). Pep Club. EUGENE HAGGERTY Bud Ambition: Wealth and accomplishment Give me a place to stand, and I will move the earth. Assembly Committee, Cafe Squad, Representative to Student Council, Executive Cabinet, Margray, Scho- larship Committee, Student Ad- visory Board, Student Council, Traffic Squad, President of Student Association, Boys' State. DONNA HAIGHT Ambition: Nursing Good nature is of the highest fashion of society.” Assembly Committee (chairman), Cafe Squad, Freshman Class treas- urer, Executive Cabinet, National Honor Society, Latin Club, Li- brary assistant, Margray, Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Traffic Squad, Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, basketball, vice-president, bowling, softball). Pep Club (president). Junior Nominating Committee, Margray Advisory Council, Sopho- more Dance Committee, Junior Dance Committee, Assistant Home- room Representative, Fashion Show Committee, Dramatics Club. ALLEN HALE Skip Ambition: Navy Ah, why should life all labour be? Band, Cafe Squad. JUDITH HALPERN Heppy Ambition: Hair stylist A tender heart, a will inflexible. Chorus, Latin Club, Margray, Girls' Sports Club (basketball, bowling, softball). ERIK HANSON Ambition: College All must be earnest in a world like ours.” Audio-Vision, French Club, Latin Club, Junior Classical League. MURIEL HARMON Doodie” Ambition: Be happy and enjoy life The cheerful live longest in years and afterwards in our regards.” Chorus. Saga Staff. Girls Sports Club (badminton, bowling). Jun- ior Nominating Committee. KATHLEEN HARRIS Katter Ambition: Nursing Good company and good discourse arc the very sinews of virtue.” Margray, Girls' Sports Club (bowl- ing, rifle, softball). Future Nurses’ Club, Cafe Squad. 20 ELAINE HARWOOD Ambition: College It is a character of wisdom not to do desperate things. French Club, Latin Club, Margray (advertising manager). Saga Staff, Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, bowling, rifle, softball). ALAN HEINRICH AT Ambition: College Why should the devil have all the good times? Audio-Vision, Spanish Club, Stu- dent Advisory Board, Traffic Squad, Baseball (co-captain). Basketball. Homeroom representative, Swim- ming Club, National Athletic Scholarship Society. FRANCIS HILSDON Perkins Ambition: To be successful The face of his own merit makes his way. Audio-Vision, Band, Cafe Squad, Drama Club, Boys’ Chorus, Stu- dent Council, Traffic Squad, Base- ball, Cross Country, Photography Club. RAYMOND HUBNER Ray Ambition: Air Force Let sleeping dogs lie—who wants to rouse ’em? Audio-Vision. PATRICIA HELFANT Patsy Ambition: Nursing Reproof on her lip, but a smile in her eye. Future Nurses’ Club. LYNN HURLBURT Ambition: To be a success A penny for your thoughts. Traffic Squad, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball, softball, volleyball). Girls’ Sports Club representative. RODNEY HENNESSEY Ron” Ambition: College Throw care to the wind. Student Government. MARK ITKIN Stix Ambition: College The calm confidence of a man with four aces. Audio-Vision, Service Squad, Latin Club, Soccer, Spanish Club, Home- room representative. Swimming, National Athletic Scholarship So- ciety. DEBORAH HERSHMAN D. B. Ambition: To prove to every man, but one, that women are as good as men. It is better to debate a question withoutout settling it, then to settle it without debate.’ Chorus, French Club, Latin Club, Literary Club, Margray, Girls' Spons Club (basketball, bowling), Math Club. ALAN JOHNSON Al Ambition: College Brevity is the soul of wit. Audio-Vision, Boys’ Rifle Club, Cafe Squad, French Club, Latin Club, Margray, Football, Track. 21 ALBERT JOHNSON Al Ambition: Aero-Mechanic ' Calmly and easily he makes his way.” Audio-Vision. DAVID KAUFMAN Dave” Ambition: College Such high bred manners, such good natured wit. Service Squad, Boys' Chorus, Sen- ior Class vice-president, Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Homeroom repre- sentative, Swimming Club, Mixed Chorus, Senior Nominating Com- mittee (chairman). EILEEN KELLY Kell Ambition: College There is a woman at the begin- ning of all great things.” Margray Staff, Girls’ Spons Club (bowling), Pep Club, Future Nurses’ Club. JOHN KIEFT Jack You know I say just what I think, and nothing more or less.” DONALD KONEFAL Don Ambition: Army I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Future Farmers of America. ELEANOR KOSKO Ellie Ambition: Physical education teacher The gift of gaity may itself be the greatest good fortune.” Girls’ Sports Club (vice president, rifle club, secretary, badminton, basketball. bowling, softball). Senior Nominating Committee, Saga Staff. JOAN KOWAL Joanie Ambition: College The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” Assembly Committee, Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Melo-Dees, French Club, Honor Society (president), Literary Club, Margray (business manager), Girls’ Sports Club, Freshman English Award. GERALD KRAMER Jerry Ambition: Air force He was a good man, and just.” Baseball, Future Farmers of Amer- ica. VINCENT LABELLA Vinnic” Ambition: To become a millionaire A light heart lives long. Audio-Vision, Boys’ Rifle Club (co-captain), Science Club, Cross Country, Homeroom representa- tive. PATRICIA LANGLEY Pat- Ambition: Nursing If you can make a man laugh, you can make him think and like and believe you.” Sophomore Class (vice president). Executive Cabinet, Vice President of Student Government, Girls Sports Club (bowling, tennis). 22 LOUIS LA PI LA Lou ’ Ambition: Service or College He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship.” Boys' Rifle Club (secretary), Ser- vice Squad, Student Council, Bas- ketball, Track, Homeroom repre- sentative, Swimming Club. SANDRA LEVITSKY Sandy” Ambition: Business school Without love and laughter there is no joy. Spanish Club (treasurer). Traffic Squad, Girls' Sports Club (bowl- ing, basketball, softball), Pep Club. EDWARD LAPUT Surge Ambition: Meteorology Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” Boys’ Rifle Club, French Club, Swimming Club. KAREN LAVERTY Karen Ambition: Teacher In her tongue is the law of kindness.” Band, French Club (vice presi- dent), Honor Society (secretary), Spanish Club, Girls' Sports Club (bowling), Junior Nominating Committee, Junior Prom Com- mittee, Future Nurses' Club. FRED LOWELL Ambition: Forester Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Student Government. JACQUELINE MAGGIORE Jackie Ambition: Business school A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Latin Club, Majorettes, Junior Nominating Committee, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball). Pep Club. SHIRLEY LEE Dewey” Ambition: To live a little No human thing is of serious importance. Art Club, Girls' Sports Club (swimming), Future Farmers of America. RUSSELL LEVERE Russ Ambition: College There was never a red-headed saint.” Boys’ Rifle Club, French Club, Chess Club. STANLEY MALINOWSKI Babe- Ambition: College Whatever you do, do with all your might. Audio - Vision, Cross Country, Track. NORMAND MANNING Norm” Ambition: President of the U. S. Those who have finished by mak- ing all others think with them, have usually been those who be- gan by daring to think for themselves. 23 EMANUEL MARCHESE Butch Ambition: College But if I'm cohtenc with a little, enough is as good as a feast. Audio Vision, Band, Soccer. john McDonald Mac” Ambition: Business school May you live all the days of your life. Chorus, Baseball, Basketball. JASPER MASCARO Gene Ambition: Priesthood Amid life's quests there seems but worthy one, to do men good. Band, Latin Club, Baseball. Bas- ketball (manager). Football (man- ager). MARY McALINDEN Mary Ambition: Marriage Love conquers all. Girls' Sports Club (badminton, softball). CASSANDRA McCLAIN Sandy” Ambition: Commercial artist If a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her. Art Club, Girls Spons Club. JOHN McCONOCHIE Pete Ambition: To go into public relations The world is a wheel, and it will all come round right. Audio-Vision, Football manager. JOHN McMEKEN Meken Ambition: Salesman There are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Boys' Rifle Club, Cafe Squad, Soc- cer, Science Club. ELIZABETH McNUTT Betty-Jo Ambition: Missionary nurse He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving, has but glanced at the joys of charity. Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, bowling). Future Nur- ses' Club. HOLLY McPHEE Hoi Ambition: Private secretary Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Honor Society. Margray. Saga Staff. ARLENE MEKRUT Arleen Ambition: Business school If silence were golden, I would be broke. Chorus, Majorettes, Spanish Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling presi- dent), Pep Club. 24 ANN LOUISE MILARDO Ann” Ambition: Spanish teacher “She was a burning and a shining light. Chorus (president). Mixed Chor- us, Vice president of Freshman class. Majorettes, Majorette Coun- cil (president), Spanish Club (sec- retary), Pep Club, Girls' Sports Club, Girls' Sports Club Board, Senior Nominating Committee, Saga Staff. Homeroom representa- tive. MARY MILARDO Cous' ” Ambition: Art school and Mr. H Conversation and a good time are her majors. Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Honor So- ciety, Majorettes, Saga Staff, Girls' Sports Club (bowling). Pep Club YOLANDA MORONI Londy Ambition: Nursing Cares are mingled with pleasures. Latin Club, Girls' Sports Club (basketball, softball). SANDRA MORRELL Sandy Ambition: Nursing Let sorrow and a troubled mind, never find thy heart at home. Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, bowling, rifle club, softball). MARIE MESSINA Bee- Ambition: To travel A lass with quaint and quiet ways.” Girls' Sports Club. THOMAS MINTZ Tom- Ambition: Farmer My wealth is health and perfect ease. Future Farmers of America. JAMES MICHALKE Jim Ambition: Accounting school Counsel shall keep thee, and prudence shall preserve thee. Audio Vision, Boys' Rifle Club, Baseball (manager). JACQUELYN MOKOSKI Jackie Ambition: Nursing Thy voice is celestial melodie. Art Club. Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Melo-Dees, Spanish Club, Traffic Squad, Girls' Sports Club (basket- ball, bowling, softball, swimming). LUCILLE MILANO Luce Ambition: Business school She loves to talk, and talk she will, for hours on end, and longer still.” Chorus, Margray, Spanish Club, Captain of Cheerleaders, Girls' Sports Club (baseball). JUDITH MOKOSKI Judy Ambition: Nursing In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Melo-Dees, Cheerleader, Girls' Sports Club (swimming, bowling). STANTON MURPHY Murph” Ambition: Medicine A blush is handsome, but often inconvenient.” Cafe Squad, President of Senior Class, Executive Cabinet, Soccer, Student Advisory Board, Student Council, Traffic Squad, Homeroom representative. Junior Prom Com- mittee, Saga (business manager). PAULA NIELSEN Speedy” Ambition: College (legal secretary) The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Latin Club, Majorettes (manager) Margray, Spanish Club, Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, softball). BENJAMIN MUSIALEK Ben Here's luck! For we know not where we are going.” Student Government. DOLORES NOVAK Dizzy Ambition: Private Secretary I will give unto thee the keys of Heaven. Chorus, Margray, Girls' Sports Club (badminton, bowling, rifle club, softball, volleyball). Junior Nominating Committee, Chairman of Decoration Freshman Dance, Homeroom representative, Saga. JEANETTE MYERS Peanut Ambition: Nursing Quiet persons are welcome everywhere. Art Club, Girls' Sports Club (bas- ketball, bowling, softball). FRIEDA NOVIS Fritz Ambition: College Ready to split her sides laughing. Chorus. French Club, Honor So- ciety, Latin Club, Head Majorette, Margray, Saga Staff, Scholarship Committee, Girls' Sports Club (basketball, softball). Pep Club, Margray Advisory Council, Major- ette Council, Junior Nominating Committee, Sophomore Dance Committee. MARGARET MYERS Peggy Ambition: Beautician Light of step and heart was she. Girls Sports Club (bowling). ROBERT O'BRIEN Porky Ambition: Lawyer What? Me worry?” Cafe Squad, Boys' Chorus, Har- moncers, Traffic Squad. ARTHUR MYJAK Art- Ambition: Mathematics Handsome is that handsome does.” Assembly Committee, Executive Cabinet, French Club, Honor So- ciety. Latin Club, Scholarship com- mittee, Director of Student Coun- cil, Margray, Audio-Vision Club, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Tennis, Service Squad. LAYNE OGORZALEK Layna Ambition: to be a model As innocent as a tiger. Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, bowling, softball). Pep Club, Science Club, Freshman and Sophomore Dance Committees. 26 DENNIS PERRUCCIO Denny Ambition: Electronic technician Many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased. Assembly Committee, Margray, Scholarship Committee, Student Council, Traffic Squad, Photogra- phy Club (president), Saga Staff, Audio-Vision (president). BETTE JEAN PETROFSKY Bette Ambition: College A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Band, French Club, Latin Club, Majorettes (manager), Margray, Representative to Student Council, Girls Sports Club (badminton, basketball). CAROL PIANTEK Bumps Ambition: Secretary Happiness is the supreme object of existence. Girls' Sports Club (bowling, soft- ball). JOYCE RAWSON Joy Ambition: Nursing She came to us as a stranger and won a place in our hearts. Chorus. PATRICIA REED Pat- Ambition: Elementary school teacher Virtue, modesty and truth are the guardian angels of woman. Chorus, Melo-Decs, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Sports Club (badminton). JOANN REGGAZONI Jo- Ambition: To work A multitude of small delights constitute happiness. Girls' Sports Club (basketball, softball), Traffic Squad, Saga Staff, Margray. NANCY POKORNY Nan Ambition: Accountant The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known.” Girls' Sports Club (bowling). ALICE PREDMORB AT Ambition: Occupational Therapy Just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs. Girls' Sports Club, (swimming). BARBARA RENESON Barb” • Ambition: College Her ways are ways of pleasant- ness, and all her paths are peace. Band, Girls' Sports Club (rifle). DAVID RIISKA Dave” Ambition: Dairy Farming Man's merit, like the crops, has its season. Future Farmers of America. 27 BARBARA RIPLEY Bobbie” Ambition: Secretary One who leads a good life is sure to live well.” Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, basketball, bowling, softball). PAUL RIZZA Riz” The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Student Government. NOREEN ROBERTS Nor” Ambition: Secretary The fairest garden in her looks and in her mind the wisest books.” Mixed Chorus, Chorus. Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball), Traffic Squad, Homeroom Repre- sentative to Girls’ Sports Club, Sophomore Dance Committee. RICHARD RUSSO Rich” Ambition: College Tis always morning somewhere in the world. Service Squad, Sophomore Dance Committee, Baseball. Football, Homeroom Representative. SHEILA RYAN Ambition: Nursing The social smile, the sympathetic tear. Band (corporal), French Club, Latin Club. Margray, Girls' Sports Club (bowling, swimming). Fu- ture Nurse’s Club. JANETTE ROGERS Jet Ambition : Art School Put away those books, I want some fun. Girls’ Sports Club (softball). Pep Club. FRANCIS ROOK Frank” Ambition: Engineer Cast away care; he that loves sor- row lengthens not day, nor can buy tomorrow. Rifle Club, Audio-Vision Club. VERNA ROWE Vcrn Ambition: Marriage or the Service I've taken my fun where I've found it. Chorus. RICHARD SAMBOR Rich- Ambition: Architect What hath night to do with sleep. Audio Vision, Spanish Club, Cross Country, Football, Track. JAMES SAVAGE Jim Ambition: The Navy Whate'r he did was done with so much ease. Boys' Rifle Club. JAMES SCHAFFER Jay- Ambition: Prime Minister of India Sweet are the slumbers of a virtuous man. Saga Staff, Scholarship Committee, Soccer, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Nominating Committee. 28 DAVID SCHILKE Shilk Ambition: Engineering What is yours is mine and all mine is yours. Band, Boys' Rifle Club, Sophomore Cla s Representative to Student Council, Executive Cabinet, Student Advisory Board, Service Squad, Homeroom representative. Foot- ball, Track, Algebra I Award, Gen- eral Science Award, National Honor Society. EUGENE SCHREINER Euge Ambition: Scientific Research It takes me a few minutes to do the difficult; just a little longer to do the impossible. Assembly Committee, Service Squad, Executive Cabinet, National Honor Society, Latin Club, Soccer, (captain), Student Advisory Board, Student Council. GERALDINE SCULLY Gerry Ambition: Junior College Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes. Chorus, French Club, Latin Club, Margray, Saga Staff, Student Coun- cil (secretary ; Homeroom Repre- sentative, Girls' Sports Club (bas- ketball, bowling, softball), Pep Club. WILLIAM SHEEDY Willie Ambition: To be happy and successful Then he will talk—good gods! how he will talk. Student Government. PETER SIERPINSKI Duffer” Ambition: Architectural engineer And what he greatly thought, he nobly dar’d.” Boys' Bowling Club, Baseball, Football. GAIL SMITH Gidget Ambition: To work and be married The mildest manners, and the gentlest heart. Band, Girls’ Sports Club (rifle, softball). JUDITH SOLITO Judy Ambition: Elementary teacher An unextinguished laughter shakes the skies. Art Club, Latin Club, Assembly Committee, Student Council (chair- man;, Girls' Sports Club (base- ball, softball, cheerleaders co-cap- tain), Saga Staff, Student Advisory Board, Future Nurses of America, Pep Club, Senior Nominating Committee, Sophomore Dance Committee. MICHAEL SOOBITSKY Mike” Ambition: Undecided Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. Future Farmers of America, Rifle Club, Swimming, Baseball. MICHAEL STAUB Mike- Ambition: College Hold the fort! I am coming! • Band, Photography Club. ALEXANDER STETYNSKI Stinky Ambition: Pharmacist The world knows only two— that’s Rome and I. French Club, Baseball. 29 BARBARA STIELAU B. J. Ambition: Teacher Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Saga Staff. Spanish Club. Service Squad, Girls’ Sports Club (bad- minton, basketball, bowling, rifle, president, softball, swimming). MARGO STREET Maggie Ambition: To travel and become a secretary Serious, but not too serious — quiet, but not too quiet. Literary assistant. Student Council. Service Squad, Girl's Sports Club (rifle). Math Award. FRANK STUDINSKI Buick Man Ambition: Navy Ask me no questions. I’ll tell you no lies. Boys’ Rifle, Football. BRUCE SULLIVAN Sully Ambition: To live happily ever after He that hath knowledge spareth his words. Boys' Rifle, Baseball, Football. JUDITH SWANSON Judy Ambition: Nursing Energies and hopes that cannot die Margray Staff, Saga Staff, Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, basket- ball, bowling, rifle). Rifle Award. MARION TAUS Ambition: Medical secretary Soft peace she brings, wherever she arrives. Service Squad, Chorus, Mixed Chorus, French Club, Majorettes, Margray, Girls' Sports Club (bad- minton, basketball, bowling, soft- ball), Pep Club, Saga Staff. LARRY TROTTA Ambition: Mechanic Never rise to speak till you have something to say. Football, Track. SALVATORE TUCCIO Paper Ambition: Air Force Calamity is man’s true touchstone. Chorus, Football, Track, Service Squad, Homeroom representative. DENNIS TURITZ Denny Ambition: Technical school He from whose lips divine persuasion flows. Audio-Vision, Service Squad, Stu- dent Council, Football. JOHN HAYDEN TURNER Hayden Ambition: Undecided That is as well said as if I had said it myself.” Boys’ Rifle Club, Cross Country (captain), Track. 30 JOANNE TURRO Ambition: Bookkeeper Cheerfulness is the principle in- gredient in the composition of life. Girls' Sports Club (bowling, soft- ball), Senior Nominating Com- mittee. JACQUELINE URBANOWICZ Urbie Ambition: Executive secretary Her wit was more than man, her innocence a child. Girls' Sports Club (bowling, soft- ball, volleyball). Junior Nominat- ing Committee. CARMELINA VINCI Carmel Ambition: Hairdresser O'er the hills and far away. Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, softball). VINCENT VINCI Vince Ambition: Hospital work A college joke to cure the dumps Audio Vision, Cafe Squad, Scholar- ship Committee, Traffic Squad, Football. PAMELA VLADIK . Pam Ambition: Hairdresser Let not thy heart covet her beauty, be not caught with her winks.” Secretary of Junior Class, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, softball), Pep Club. NORM WAY Maynard” Ambition: Draftsman A handsome athlete is he. Baseball, Basketball (captain). Football, Boys’ Chorus, Harmo- neers. Mixed Chorust Nominating Committee. ELEANOR WEITZMAN Ellie Ambition: College Not very tall and not very small, but sweet and fair and liked by all. Chorus (treasurer, vice president), Mixed Chorus, French Club, Honor Society, Latin Club, Majorette Council (secretary). Majorettes, Scholarship Committee, Margray (editor), Margray Advisory Coun- cil (secretary), Student Advisory Board, Girls’ Sports Club (basket- ball, bowling), Sophomore Dance Committee. PETER WENDRYCHOWICZ Wendy Ambition: College There’s strange music in the stirring wind. Track, Cafe Squad, Latin Club, Spanish Club, Junior Nominating Committee, Debating Club. DOUGLAS WHITE Doug Ambition: Dairy plant operator It is rewarding to spend time in the cultivation of the field.” Future Farmers of America. VIRGINIA WILSON Ginny Ambition: Marriage and a family A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Girls’ Sports Club. 31 JKRREANNE WITHERALL Jerry Ambition: Physical education teacher To love the same beyond the prize. Girls' Sports Club (badminton, basketball, bowling, rifle, softball, volleyball). JOHN WOOLLACOTT Wil Ambition: Live, love and be happy He sighed o'er many, though he loved but one. Audio Vision, Boys' Rifle Club, Senior Class Treasurer, Saga Staff, Soccer, Spanish Club (president). Service Squad, Cross Country, Track, National Athletic Scholar- ship Society, Cafe Squad. NICHOLAS XENEL1S Mr. X Ambition: College Thou wert my guide, philosopher and friend.” Boys' Rifle Club, Soccer, Spanish Club, Baseball. JOHN YOUNG Ambition: Farming Liberty of thought is the life of the soul.” Future Farmers of America (presi- dent), Representative to Student Council. THE SENIOR NOMINATING COM- MITTEE, composed of representatives from each senior homeroom, nominated seniors for each graduation committee and the Senior Ball. The members of the committee for this year were David Kaufman, chairman; Stanton Mur- phy, Katherine Grockowski, Eileen Britt, Vin- cent Bonvino, Ann Donahue, Thomas Daniels, William Griffen, Muriel Harmon, Eleanor Kos- ko, Dennis Perruccio, Ann Milardo, James 32 Schaeffer, Judith Solito, Joanne Turro, Norman Way. CATHERINE ZAKLUKIEWICZ Zak Ambition: Payroll clerk Follow your own bent no matter what people say.” Girls' Sports Club (basketball, bowling, rife, softball). JAMES ZAWISA Rabbit Ambition: Not to flunk out of college 1’U turn over a new leaf. Soccer, Spanish Club, Baseball, Basketball. PATRICA ZAWISZA Pat” Ambition: Secretarial work A face with gladness overspread. Chorus, Girls' Sports Club (basket- ball, softball, volleyball), Mixed Chorus. i CT LAST WILL OF THE CLASS OF 1961 Terry Adler leaves her black glasses and search for individuality to any junior who wants them. Maria Annino leaves fish” to be a good girl. Sandy Anziano leaves her majorette boots and baton to Georgianna Lockhart. Ursula Arndt leaves table 1 East Entrance of Cafe Per. 5 to the next lucky senior girls. Jeanette Bacon leaves all her Margray” articles and Student Association records to whomever will have them. Paul Balinski leaves all the grease in the power mechanics shop. Sue Barce leaves her gym sneakers to Janice Myjak. Pat Bartolotta leaves a clean and empty locker to Rich. Sherry Beckley leaves all the lost mechanical drawings to some poor junior girl. Rich Bellrose leaves Mr. Stepanski a new belt for the drill press. David Bengston leaves pity for all college math students. Tom Bennett leaves the school his tank for the next war. Pete Bergan leaves Mr. Green to some junior. Pat Berglund leaves—eventually. Sue Birdsey leaves the bingo tickets to Mr. McCarthy. Elaine Bishop leaves Judy Solito's leeching habits to some undeserving underclassman. Jim Bombaci leaves a dent in the shop wall. Richard Bonney leaves Mr. Green's English class to the juniors. Vin Bonvino leaves Mr. Montanile another great Wildcat football team. Carol Borowicz leaves Michele her megaphone and shakers. Lor Borowicz leaves broke. Sherry Boylan leaves teachers with no regrets. Pete Bozzo leaves for good. Ann Brancforte leaves a deck of cards to next years study hall with Mr. McCarthy. Sharon Brazos leaves her good relations with Miss Hyland to her sister Pat. Jan Briggmann leaves willingly. Dan Bright leaves Bones Bright (first high school 4 minute runner.) Eileen Britt leaves her gym suit. Don Brosius leaves The Adventures of Wally B to hawk. Rich Brown leaves his English class. Trudy Brown leaves her New York accent. Mike Burns leaves to some deserving junior the wire they tied him up with. Donald Burr leaves a sense of achievement. Judy Cameron leaves her Latin book to Dr. Champagne. Maryann Cameron leaves her locker to the junior who already owns half of it. Phil Carlson leaves Miss Morgan still slamming doors. Anita Carta leaves her broken locker to an unfortunate underclassman. Nancy Chadd leaves for Germany. Howard Child leaves the Margray” study to next years editors. Russ Crescimanno leaves the Saabe to Rich Satajai. Wellie Daniels leaves all those little green men forever. Tom Daniels leaves his broken T-square to Baby Huey. Clifford Cone leaves Mr. Mosley to his Russian. Devra Davis leaves a bottle of warm milk to Mr. Cairns. Donna Dickes leaves her love for the U. S. Navy. 34 Pat Didato leaves the gym horse to anyone who wants it. Linda DiMauro leaves worn out drawing pencils to next years Saga art editors. Ann Donahue leaves Michael to be watched over by his sister Carol Bob Dorflinger leaves without lingering. Stanley Drajewicz leaves to the class of 62” his Charcoal Chef credit card. Charlotte Duda leaves Home Room 3 and Daisy Mae, too. Mary Dunleavy leaves her blue knees to Miss Harrington for observation. Bob Dusza leaves gladly. Marcia Duval leaves Elmer to next year’s first period chemistry class. Donald Dybick leaves Mr. Cairns without a set of torches. Joan Eddy leaves her dimples to Mr. Cairns and Mr. Ackerly. Judy Edwards leaves her vocal cords to a junior who will cheer the team on to victory. Robert Eldridge leaves Mr. Green’s English class. Ann Emanuele leaves the Line Up in 8th period study not guilty. Jay Emmette leaves 50 cents to Mr. Ackerly. Caroline Epstein leaves her cafe line post to anyone who wants it. Donald Etheridge leaves his broken locker. Richard Feitel leaves Boyle's 4th Law to Mr. A. Joanne Feducia leaves her quiet ways to her brother Tommy. Kathleen Gallagher leaves locker number 240 to Mr. Balzer. Gail Gauthier leaves her younger sister Lin to the peril of the teachers. Sue Gemeinhardt leaves Steven to Donna Schulman. Joey Giuffrida leaves high school. Denise Glamann leaves all her worries at Wilson. Sharon Goff leaves the cold rooms and crowded halls. Michael Golensky leaves slowly. Kenny Graham leaves Mr. Green's 6th period class. John Grasso leaves Betty D’Antonio King Kong. Fred Grieb leaves Sal Monaca a new tire for his car. Bob Griswold leaves his homeroom chair to an incoming senior. Bill Griffin leaves his 1955 Oldsmobile. Kathy Grockowski leaves a new driver education car to Mr. Bloomfield. Marie Gugliemino leaves what’s behind the Green Door. Joan Haftel leaves cookies for Mr. Bloomfield's study. Bud Haggerty leaves an empty tranqulizer bottle. Donna Haight leaves Mr. Akerley his glasses, bowties, and a clean black- board. Allan Hale leaves in a cloud of dust. Austin Hall leaves in a hurry. Judy Halpern leaves her unused lipstick tube to some pretty junior. Erik Hanson leaves encouragement to next years college math students. Muriel Harmon leaves all her problems behind. Kathy Harris leaves her tall skinny locker to a tall skinny junior. Elaine Harwood leaves Mr. McCarthy’s bingo tickets to some deserving junior. A1 Heinrich leaves Miss DiBenedetto to his sister. Pat Helfant leaves excuses to anyone who wants them. Ron Hennessey leaves the voice in the back of the room to Miss Blake. Deb Hershman leaves her chic coiffure to Jackie Potter who has the vital ingredients. Frank Hilsdon leaves his signature. Ray Hubner leaves his books to some deserving junior. Lynn Hurlburt leaves her U. S. History book. 35 Mark Itkin leaves his Spanish book to some unlucky junior. Alan Johnson leaves his crutches and broken vein to Mr. Dudman. Dave Kaufman leaves the Senior class money problems to the junior class. Eileen Kelly leaves. Joan Kowal leaves her cards to the junior bridge players inheriting the cafe table. Donald Konefal leaves his good looks to Robert Prout. Ellie Kosko leaves her worn out sneakers on third base. Jerry Kramer leaves 5 gallons of tar to fix the roof. Vinnie Labella leaves a can of tar to fix the school roof. Pat Langley leaves her rollers to any junior girl who wants straight curls. Lou LaPila leaves Deb Wight his traffic squad post? What Post? Art Myjak leaves his basketball knee pads to Rick Satajai. Paula Nielson leaves to the juniors all the good advice they so freely give out. Jim Schaffer leaves Rich Russo to graduate in 1962. Dave Schilke leaves a coffee break” to the juniors. Eugene Schreiner leaves the soccer team with a perfect score. Ed Laput leaves his Buick. Karen Laverty leaves her red hair to some lucky junior. Shirley Lee leaves her mop of hair to any bald-headed junior. Russell Levere leaves his superior knuckle cracking abilities to some industrious junior. Sandy Levitsky leaves her private drag strip to Gail Carta. Jackie Maggiore leaves Geri to watch over Chet for the next two years. Stan Malinowski leaves all the saw dust he has collected on his clothing to any underclassman who wants it. Norm Manning leaves the junior class as a challenge to Wilson's staff. Emanuel Marchese leaves Mr. Schmottlack some peace and quiet. Gene Mascaro leaves the Basketball Band to some unsuspecting junior. Mary Ann McAlinden leaves the fun of her senior year to Nan Hennessey. Sandy McClain leaves the girls room. Pete McConochie leaves his school record. John McDonald leaves with pleasure. Betty Jo McNutt leaves her gym suit for Miss Hyland to iron. Holly McPhee leaves Mr. Cairns peace in the halls between 7:45 and 8:00. Arlene Mekrut leaves the dismissal sheet blank. Marie Messina leaves the cold classrooms and the longhair music in 5th cafe. Lucille Milano leaves her morning refresher to Sue Beckley. Ann Milardo leaves home room 6 for Mr. Ananikian to take care of, at last! Mary Milardo leaves all her bobbie-pins and drive-in ticket stubs in a certain someone's car. Now who could that be, Mary? Jackie Mokoski leaves Gail Burgess and Many Ann Ledoux to match her report card. Yolanda Moroni leaves Gail Burgess that ' I wish 1 was with Dixie” song. Sandra Morrell leaves her home work assignments to anyone who wants them. Stanton Murphy leaves his student Government jobs to about half-a-dozen juniors. Jeanette Myers leaves Miss Fredrick scraps of material to sew. Margaret Myers leaves her big mouth with Annie for trouble. Rich Russo leaves Chet Mounts a pad of passes for 2nd period. Gerry Scully leaves the back-scratching union to next year's French ill class. Bill Sheedy leaves with his diploma—period. Pete Sierpinski leaves golfing to Hawk. Gail Smith leaves the triangle to the band. 36 Judy Solito leaves the cafe to any hungry student. Mike Staub leaves a swell band conductor for the class of '62'. A1 Stetynski leaves Stinky in the past. Oh yea? Barb Stielau leaves her Spanish book to Vin Marino. Margo Street leaves her fond memories of Wilson—all of them. Frank Studinski leaves his seat on the school bus to Gail Lindguist. Marion Taus leaves Major to next year's majorettes. Lucky kids! Larry Trotta leaves his hot rod ideas. Sal Tuccio leaves John a new car door. Dolores Novak leaves Mr. Cairns her lightning speed. Frieda Novis leaves her Bunny Hop for next year's head majorette. Bobby O'Brien leaves Mr. Ackerley peace and quiet. Layne Ogorzalek leaves her reserved office seat to Betty Lou D'Antonio. Denny Perruccio leaves the Audio Vision Department to whomever is next. Betty Petrofsky leaves Mr. Stone in peace. Carol Piantek leaves the future students all the homework. Nancy Pokorney leaves Bill Buckie. Alice Predmore leaves skipping 4th period to the juniors. Pat Reed leaves the trips to the junior high. JoAnn Reggazoni leaves the corner locker in the girls' gym. Barbara Reneson leaves Dolores Reardon her history papers. Joyce Rawson leaves her ability to take shorthand dictation to next year's shorthand II class. Dave Riiska leaves Mr. Green in peace and quiet. Barbara Ripley leaves no more books; happy days ahead. Paul Rizza leaves an ocean of rain to soak up the place. Noreen Roberts leaves her type writer to a junior named Nancy. Jan Rogers leaves Mootsie a certain thing from Ohio. Frank Rook leaves locker no. 36-24-36. Verna Rowe leaves her locker combination to an incoming senior. Sheila Ryan leaves her late term papers to Miss Facius. Rich Sambor leaves the flooded Mechanical Drawing Room to Mr. Ackerley. Jim Savage leaves his ink pen to Mr. Ackerley's Mechanical Drawing Gass. Hayden Turner leaves Vin Marino and his brother to goof up the Goss Country Team. Dennis Turitz leaves gladly. JoAnn Turro leaves her white and yellow gym socks. Jackie Urbanowicz leaves on The Wings of a Dove.” Carmel Vinci leaves her absenteeism to somebody else. Vincent Vinci leaves his Latin III book to a lucky junior. Pam Vladik leaves with Russ. Norm Way leaves a year late. Ellie Weitzman leaves Margray deadlines to next year's editor-in-chief. Doug White leaves Mr. Green in peace and quite forever. Virginia Wilson leaves her walk to Art Class. Pete Wendrychowicz leaves a tin can to catch any leak that may come forth after he leaves. Jerry Witherall leaves her brother all her homework. John Woolacott leaves John Grasso the directions to Kaynor Tech. Nicky Xenelis leaves two worn out pencils. Just two, Nick? Cathy Zaklukiewicz leaves school to others. Jim Zawisa leaves his tardiness to someone else. Pat Zawisa leaves her stiff legs to Miss Hyland. 37 dress-up days? 4 DO YOl evaluation days? how we sat waiting to hear from colleges? everyone stop! I've lost my contacts? Would anyone like to buy a subscription to the Margray?” snow? - r when we won class competition in the ooh-sah? the twist? when John Grasso broke the drum at the pep assembly? when Terry and Howard walked in fifteen minutes late for the Geometry mid-ye together? when Debby Hershman curled her hair? Marcia's monkey? when Mr. Johnson stopped the bus because a bee was on his head? how the Wilcats won all three M. H. S. vs. W. W. games? selling bus tickets for away games? 3 when we broke Mr. Straub's crucible covers, when Donna Haight made Honor Society a day late? when Don Brosius and Russ Crescimanno broke their teeth in a football game? beating MHS by one point? 2 when Miss Blake locked Miss Hyland out of her office? Sweethearts in Wonderland?'' Snow? buying decals” during cafe period? 1 May I have your attention p-l-e-a-s-e? three quality points to graduate? when Danny Bright blew Frieda's whistle in cafe V? 38 remember - - - when Donna Haight found the pearl in her dam chowder? 1 your first day in the senior high school? finals? driver ed? when John Woollacott, Hayden Turner and Dick Bright all broke the cross-country record at Glastonbury High? Sabin syrup? 2 The majorettes using records at pep assemblies? the friendly Fitch games? trying to convince Miss Harrington that you 3 were sick enough to go home? band collections every Tuesday? Lucille Milano's cartwheel at the Middletown-Wilson game? how the roof leak d? 4 Ann Branciforte's p.j. party when the boys learned something? Anybody have change for a nickel? when the Chinese Hitching Post was invaded after the Junior Prom? snow? the coffee breaks during shop period? when Ann Donahue ran over the flag in driver training? Cootie Ball blisters and Mary Ann Cameron? when the Melo-dees broke up at the Christmas Assembly? Gee-Whiz? when Rich Bellerose broke the drill press belt? P.Mj? 4 playing cards in cafe? the dispute over music in cafe? when the Mechanical Drawing room was flooded? the 5H boys? parliamentary procedure at Service Squad meetings? when Austin Hall walked out of Mr. Green's class? Bob Dusza queen for a day? when Rich Rus o was ever awake? DO YOl Dennie’s pictures? 3 when Gerry Scully and Bob Dusza were king and queen of the seventh grade dance? Semper Amici? stoichiometry? 2 Slice it off—clean? how the wooden horse was brot” into Troy? when Mr. Giza said And our soccer team......?” when Sue Birdsey was queen of Cherry Blossom Time? Be specific. study halls with Mr. McCarthy? 1 when Janice Briggman bumped into the gym door? Underwater Fantasy? afternoon dances at Snow School? 40 REMEMBER — how to find a hook? 1 when Mr. Dudman became doc?” Senior class financial problems? Caroline Epstein's bid one ace? Prudence the Pilgrim's pilgrim and Merrily the Mischievous Modern Maid? when the Rifle team won a match? training new AV members? 2 Clod who? when Judy Solito forgot her tights at the Middletown-Wilson game? waterpistol fights? ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta -CHARGE? the crowded corridors? 3 when Ann Milardo took over chorus? more snow? exchanging pictures? clean-up detail for woodworking shop? 4 trying to make expenses without selling Christmas cards? being measured for caps and gowns? Friday night parties during freshman year? The Flirt and buzz, buzz, buzz?” the majorettes dance and the Senior Bunny Hop? when Miss Blake spoke out against heavy make-up? Old Mystic? 41 DO YOU REMEMBER - - - forgetting your lunch money? 5 selling Bingo tickets? summer vacations? the fashion show? the last week of school? Graduation? being called to the office? 4 when Don Brosius was head majorette and cheerleader? dancing during cafe? working on the Saga? your locker combination? 3 mud? graduating rehearsals? the senior picnic? the day Miss Gilbert found her encyclopedias? 2 when the snow melted? mud? meetings in the Home Ec room? 1 the Ball? Hey Sharon! at pep assemblies? Senior girls vs. teachers in basketball? square dancing at the Junior High? at home Latin guides? 42 THE EXECUTIVE CABINET, supervised the functioning and conducted the business of Student Association. It also served as a forum for the student government heads, helping to coordinate the activities of student government. President of Association Secretary of Association Chairman of Assembly Committee Chairman of Scholarship Committee Defeated Candidate for President of Association Eugent Haggerty Jeannette Bacon Donna Haight Kathy Grockowski Stanton Murphy Director of Student Council .. Arthur Myjak Director of Advisory Board ..... Robert Griswold Captain of Service Squad ....... Stanton Murphy Members of Student Council Eugene Schreiner, Susan Barce and Joseph Muraca Members of Advisory Board David Schilke, Howard Child and Carolyn Copeland 44 STUDENT COUNCIL, whose purpose was to foster school spirit, was composed of representatives from all school clubs, class presidents, and class representatives plus the director. The officers were Art Myjak, director; Russ Crescimanno, president pro tem; Ger- aldine Scully, secretary; and Eugene Schreiner, treasurer. Among its projects were buses for away games, fund raising campaigns and spon- sorship of Scholarship and Assembly committees. THE STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD, directed this year by Robert Griswold, was elected by the student body for the purpose of advising violators of the rules of the school in such a way as to help make them become better Wilson students. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, organized to establish scholarships for graduates wishing further education, functioned this year with Kathy Grockowski, chairman; Frieda Novis, secretary; and Tom Lowell, treasurer. Mrs. Gertrude McGuire was faculty advisor. Funds were raised by selling bookcovcrs, decals, and pencils and by the generous contributions of school clubs, activities and the student-faculty game. THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE, consisting of ten members, was elected by student council. Its purpose was to arrange for all school assemblies, making them interesting and educational. This year the Assembly Committee presented a Thanksgiving assembly and a talent show among its projects. Mrs. Gail Feld- man was advisor to the committee. 46 THE SERVICE SQUAD consisted of a selected group of Wilson stu- dents who had volunteered to serve the student body in the interests of safety, good citizenship, and orderly self-government. 47 THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY mem- bers were chosen for this high honor by the student body and faculty on the basis of scholarship, leader- ship, character, and service. During the year the society aided both faculty and students in various activities. The faculty advisor was Mrs. Gertrude McGuire. THE AUDIO-VISUAL CLUB trained students to operate tape recorders, proj tors, and sound equipment through-out the school in classes and at dances, assembl sports events, etc. The officers this year were Dennis Perruccio, president; Barry Goldstein, vi president; Judy Cohen, secretary; An Myjak, treasurer; and Frances Hilsdon, repres tative to Student Council. Mr. McCarthy was faculty advisor. 48 THE MARGRAY, editors for the year 1960-1961 were Ellie Weitzman, editor-in- chief; Terry Adler, managing editor; Joan Kowal, business manager; Jeannette Bacon, News editor; Sue Gemeinhardt, feature editor; Walt Rybczk and Freida Novis, sports editors; Elaine Harwood, advertising manager; Art Myjak circulation manager; Howard Child, photography editor; Carolyn Copeland, alumni editor; Judy Cameron, exchange editor; and Judy Swanson, typing editor. SAGA Co-editors-in-cbiaf — Susan Gemeinhardt, Joan Kowal Business Manager------------Stanton Murphy Typists Ann Milardo, Ann Branciforte, Maryann Cameron, Judy Ed- wards, Holly McPhec, Judy Swanson, Joann Reggazoni, Donna Dickes, Dolores Novak. Salas Sharon Brazos, Tom Daniels, Gail Gauthier, Alan Heinrich, Bob O'Brien, Barbara Stielau, Joann Turro, Frieda Novis. Advertising Judy Cameron, Anita Carta, Caroline Epstein, Elaine Harwood, Karen Laverty, Jackie Mokoski, Marion Taus, Joann Turro. Sports Writers EUie Kosko, Jim Schaffer Art Linda DiMauro, Mary Milardo Photography David Kaufman, Denny Perruccio, David Schilke Copy Writers Maria Annino, Devra Davis, Ann Donahue, Kathy Grockowski, Donna Haight, Gerry Scully, Judy Solito, John Wollacott. 49 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS under the guidance of Mrs. Elizabeth Masterson and officers: Susan Gemeinhardt, pres- ident; Maria Annino and Karen Laverty, vice-presidents; Car- oline Epstein, secretary; Eleanor Bellabuono, treasurer; and Susan Barce, representative to Student Council, has helped to further interest in the study of the French language and customs. THE SPANISH CLUB officers this year were John Woollacott, president; Ann Milardo, secretary; and Bill Grif- fin, treasurer. The Spanish Club met monthly. Its purpose was to increase familiarity with the Spanish language and Spanish-American customs. Mr. Pompa was faculty advisor. THE JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE purposes to encourage an appreciation of ancient Greece and Rome and an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of classical antiquity. The activities of the Woodrow Wilson Chapter included attend- ance of delegates at the state convention in the spring. The chapter advisor was Mrs. Levensalor. THE LATIN CLUB, successfully sponsored a cake sale and made a donation to the scholarship fund. At Christmas, new members were initiated. The constitution was revised; and the annual banquet was held in May. The officers of the club were Kathy Gallagher, president; Sharon Kania, vice-presi- dent; Joanne Otfinoski, secretary; Peggy Marshall, treasurer; and Bette Petrofsky, repre- sentative to Student Council. Mrs. Levensalor was faculty advisor. 51 % K-f� ' • THE GIRLS’ CHORUS, directed by Mr. Johnson, attended festivals and an audition in which they were graded. A few of the girls from the chorus were selected to sing at the New England All- State Chorus. The officers were: Ann Milardo, president; Ellie Weitzman, vice-president; and Judy Mokoski, sec- retary-treasurer. THE BOYS’ CHORUS, composed of twenty members and directed by Mr. Johnson, met twice a week and partici- pated in school assemblies throughout the year. Five boys were selected to sing in the New England all - state chorus. THE MELODEES, a group of thirteen girls from the chorus, performed at gather- ings outside of school as well as at school functions. This year the Melodees were Maria Annino, Sherry Beckley, Linda Dimauro, Charlotte Duda, Marcia Duval, Diane Giemza, Sue Kleckowski, Joan Kowal, Margaret Marshall, Jackie Mockoski, Judy Mockoski, Janice Myjak, and Pat Reed. 52 THE MIXED CHORUS, directed by Mr. Johnson, was the second largest choral group at Wilson. The group performed at several assemblies during the year and at- tended the state audition. THE BAND, directed by Mr. Schmottlach, gave concerts at Middletown High School, Wilson Junior High School and Wilson Senior High School. It performed at football games and other school functions besides appearing in a parade. Two members. Luella Daniels and Mike Staub, participated in the All New England Festival. The officers were Joe Guiffrida, captain; Mike Staub, 1st Lieu- tenant; Dave Lamson, sergeant; and Phyliss Auster and Sheila Ryan, corporals. 53 THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, Mattabeset Chapter, in May I960 chose as officers John Young, president; Lewis Gage, vice-president; Charles Schmaltz, secretary; Peter Smith, reporter; Mike Ruffino, sentinel; Normand Manning, parliamen- tarian; and John Jackson, chaplain. Members participated in several fairs and some of the officers attended The Na- tional Convention in Kansas City. A picnic, a Christmas party, and an annual banquet were the chief social events of the year. THE WILSONITE PLAYERS, newly organized this year, had for its purpose the stimulation of group cooperation; development of skill in public speaking and rhetoric, and the installation of poise and grace. The officers of the club are Richard Pfirman, president; Lois Beveridge, vice-presi- dent; Arthur Kress, treasurer; Sharon Kania, secretary; and Gretchen Johnson, represen- tative to Student Government. 54 THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB was organized to familiarize Audio-Visual Club members with photographic work such as using cameras, developing film, and making prints. The officers this year were Dennis Perruccio, president; Barry Goldstein, vice-presi- dent; Judy Cohen, secretary; Art Myjak, treasurer; and Francis Hilsdon, representative to Student Council. Mr. McCarthy was faculty advisor. THE NATIONAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY requires that, in addition to earning an athletic letter, boys also maintain an average in their school work for three consecutive semesters at least equal to the general average of the school and exemplify the highest type of citizenship and sportsmanship to be eligible for mem- bership. 55 CLASS OF 1962 OFFICERS Joseph Moraca Brian Turner Virginia Carta Robert Schilke Thomas Lowell .... President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Representative CLASS OF 1963 OFFICERS Arthur Cooper ....... President Sandra Pascal Vice-President Margaret Strohla Secretary Emilio Scamporeno Treasurer Stanley Koslowski .. Representative 56 The Wildcats split their eight game slate in their first year of Class A competition. Injuries were a major cause in three of the four losses. At one time during the season, five starters were sidelined with injuries and minor bruises were visible on other players. Vin Bonvino and Bob Griswold captained the squad. Letter-winners were seniors Vin Bonvino, Bob Griswold, Sal Tuccio, Norm Way, Rich Russo, Russ Cres- cimanno, Bob Dusza, Fred Grieb, Frank Studinski, Don Brosius, Rich Feitel, Ken Graham, and underclassmen Steve Schaffer, Rich Satagaj, Ken Robinson, Ed Beckley, Tom Swift, Bill Hannaford, Robert Miller, Steve Czajka, John Robinson, Joe Muraca, Clarence Casper, Stan Kosloski, Howie Jones, Chet Mounts, and Art Cooper. Bonvino, Schaffer, and Beckley were named to the All-CVC (Central Valley Conference) team, while Bonvino went further, receiving the most votes on the I960 All-State eleven and was given honorable mention for all American High School. FOOTBALL 1960 Wilson 12 Maloney 0 Wilson 16 Roger Ludlowe 12 Wilson 20 Plainville 14 Wilson 12 Southington 32 Wilson 6 Stonington 12 Wilson 8 Fitch 34 Wilson 0 Naugatuck 21 Wilson 8 Middletown 6 58 BASKETBALL 1960-61 The Wildcat hoopsters found inexperience to be their main problem this year. However, captain Norm Way, the only returning letterman, was aided by the ball- handling talents of Vin Bonvino, Don Brosius, Steve Schaffer, and Stan Kosloski. The first game of the season was against Maloney, and the cats squeaked out a 52-50 victory over their Meriden foes. Others defeated by the Wilsonites were: Kaynor Tech. (2), the Alumni, and Robert E. Fitch. The highlights of the season were the two sensational victories over Middletown High. The Wildcats came from behind in the final minutes of both games, winning the first by 57-56, and the second by 51-45. 59 TRACK 1960 Seven dual meets were on the schedule this year and the Wildcats came through with wins in five of the seven. The only losses were to Glastonbury and Plainville, two of the state powers. Wins came over Newington, Lyman Hall, Farmington, South- ington and Middletown, despite the fact that co-captain Bill Angell missed the first four meets. The team had its biggest days against Middletown, when they won by a 64-40 count, and against Farmington when they rolled to a lopsided 84-20 victory. Stan Pasieka, the other co-captain, was the big star on the team, scoring over 100 points and breaking a pair of records. He broke the school javelin record against Lyman Hall and increased his distance to 171-11 in a later meet. Against Plainville, he established a new high jump mark when he cleared the standards at 5-91 2. He also won three medals in the State Meet. Bob Dusza, the top sprinter was the recipient of a pair. Seniors were Bill Angell, Stan Pasieka, Emanuel Misenti, Dave Noetzel, Leon Czaja, Brooks Holmes, Bob Reed, Don Turner, and Jack Wilson. Others to receive letters were Vin Bonvino, Rich Feitel, Stan Malinowski, Bob Dusza, Ken Robinson, Rich Sambor, and Hayden Turner. 60 GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB OFFICERS Susan Barce Eleanor Kosko Janice Myjak Bernice Dumeer President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer THE GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB BOARD consisted of the officers of the club and the presidents of the affiliated clubs. The Board planned the annual Girls' Sports Club dance and banquet. It also nominated candidates for offices and assisted Miss Hyland when necessary. 63 THE CHEERLEADERS, capably led by Lucille Milano and Judy Solito, worked hard to arouse the spirit of the stu- dent body at all school athletic contests and pep assemblies. The officers were Lucille Milano, captain; Judy Solito, co- captain; Elaine Bishop, secretary; and Devra Davis, treasurer. Miss Anne Hyland was faculty advisor. THE MAJORETTES, under the leadership of Frieda Novis, assisted by Susan Birdsey, twirled and marched at all pep assem- blies and home football and basketball games. The highlights of the year in- cluded a lighted baton routine at the Alumni basketball game and a parade in Middletown on Memorial Day. The officers for the year were: Ann Milardo, president; Judy Cameron, vice - president; Kath- erine Grockowski, secretary; Gail Gauthier, treasurer; and Eleanor Weizman, representa- tive. Club advisor was Miss Joanne Blake. 64 THE SOFTBALL CLUB officers were Sandi Morrell, president; Judy Edwards, vice-president; Annette Campenelli, secretary; and Joanne Turro, treasurer. During the softball season the three classes competed in a series of games. The numerals of the class winning the most games were engraved on the softball trophy. THE GIRLS' BASKETBALL CLUB officers this year were as follows: Gerry Witherall, president; Donna Haight, vice-president; Pat Bartolotta, secretary; Kathy Harris and Myrna Hansen, co-treasurers; and Miss Hyland, advisor. Interclass competition was held, and the Seniors emerged as victors. Playdays were also scheduled. 65 THE BOWLING CLUB, a popular club with a membership of about one hun- dred girls, met every Wednesday at Gilettis Bowl-a-drome. The officers were. Arlene Mekrut, president; Jerry Witherall, vice-president; Sandy Elders, secretary; and Kathy Hilsdon and Donna Dickes, co-treasurers. Forty girls became members of the Hundreds Club. This occurred when a girl bowled a score of one hundred or over. THE BADMINTON CLUB elected the following officers this year: Paula Niel- sen, president; Pat Langley, vice-president; Barbar Ripley, secretary; and Joanne Fiducia, treasurer. The faculty advisor was Miss Hyland. The season started in the winter and continued into the spring with singles and doubles tournaments. The winners' names were engraved on the trophy. 66 THE GIRLS’ TENNIS CLUB this year, with a growing membership, met once a week to develop the many skills and techniques necessary to play and enjoy the game of tennis. Club officers are: Eileen Britt, president; Phyllis Auster, vice-president; Barbara Stielau, secretary; and Barbara Ripley, treasurer. Miss Joanne Blake is faculty advisor. THE VOLLEYBALL CLUB had as its principal purpose teaching the girls to be proficient in the rules and skills of the game. In the intramurals contests that were held the Seniors were victorious followed by the Sophomores and Juniors. Miss Hyland was club advisor. THE GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB met on Mondays at the Middlefield Rifle Range to learn the techniques of handling rifles and improving skills in marksmanship under the expert supervision of Charles Lyman III. The officers for this year were Barbara Stielau, president; Jan Blakeney, vice- president; Elite Kosko, secretary; and Ann Bombaci, treasurer. The faculty advisor was Mrs. Gertrude McGuire. THE PEP CLUB started its 1960-1961 season in September by electing the fol- lowing officers; Donna Haight, president; Jan Blakeney, vice-president; Ann Branciforte, secretary; and Susan Beckley, treasurer. The girls purchased grey sweatshirts with maroon W’s , and attended football and basketball games in a body. With the aid of the cheerleaders and majorettes the Pep Club functioned for the first time as a recognized group at Wilson in promoting school spirit and sportsmanship. gg AS-YOU-LIKE-IT-INC. 3 hours cleaners Same Day Shirt Service No Extra Charge Compliments of MIDTOWN PHOTO CENTER Exclusively Photographic 207 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BERKELEY SERVICE STATION Complete tune-up and repairs 111 WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. DIDATO PLUMBING HEATING CO. 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DI 6-1656 Compliments of Mam'selle DAVIS YOUTH CENTER 329 MAIN STREET Clothes for the College Girl Compliments to the CLASS OF 1961 THE MIDDLESEX MUSIC SHOP Music for every house 66 WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of KABEL'S LUGGAGE SHOPS Phone: DI 6-1330 338 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. JAMES D. YOUNG, INC. Printing and Lithography SHAPIRO S INC. 134-136 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. RYAN SHOES At 310 Main St. near Court DI 6-4128 Featuring the Newest in Men's, Women’s, Children’s Shoes and Casual Footwear — Charge Accounts — McCarthy and HURLEY DRUG STORE Formerly Cronin Drug Store 296 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Prescription Phone DI 6-1469 Compliments of RUSSO'S DELICATESSEN Quality above all” 187-1 2 EAST MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MARON'S DRUG STORE 173 EAST MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Phone 6-9837 — Prescription Dept. 7-1102 82 'Compliments of SMART APPAREL BACON BROTHERS, INC. For Young Men in the University Manner” 359 MAIN STREET CONNELL'S MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Where you can buy with confidence BERNIE FIELDS JEWELERS FORMERLY PINSKERS” THE MIDDLETOWN COAL Since 1903 AND OIL CO. WILSON CLASS RINGS 312 MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments to the CLASS OF 1961 Stokers — Burners — Boilers E S T A ' S Inc. 325 MAIN STREET On the Corner of MAIN and WASHINGTON STREETS Tel. 7-1440 MIDDLESEX SPORT CENTER Everything in Sports CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1961 MIDDLESEX SPORT CENTER Everything ini Sports” Books of All Publishers HUNTINGTON'S BOOK STORE COLLEGE AND BROAD ST. Congratulations MIDDLETOWN and Best Wiishes for the Class of 1961 Congratulation to the CLASS OF 1961 THE GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB LEE'S YARN SHOP Compliments of MONTGOMERY WARD PATRICIAN BEAUTY STUDIO Cameras - Projectors - Photo-Supplies Film - Developing - Portable Radios Batteries - Phonographs - L P Records Tape - Stereo 700 WASHINGTON STREET Stop in at CITY CAMERA HI-FI Middletown, Connecticut 198 MAIN STREET Middletown, Connecticut Sal. M. Adorno, Prop. TeL DI-4232 Congratulations to the Class of 1961 From GILLETTI'S BOWLADROME 631 MAIN STREET Alleys available on weekdays and week-ends Call DI 6-2850 for Reservations 84 J. J. VINCI CO. Fuel and Road Oil Service WHOLESALE AND RETAIL INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FUEL OILS — NO. 6 BUNKER C FUEL High Test Domestic Fuel for Home Consumption Automatic Temperature Controlled Service ROAD OILS — ASPHALTS — PAVING MATERIALS FOR CITIES, TOWNS OR PRIVATE USE LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CARRIERS COVERING CONN., MASS, NEW YORK P. U. C. C-694 BOX 68, NEWFIELD STREET Tel. Diamond 6-6655 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. New Haven Customers Call Enterprise 9855 — Hartford Customers Call Enterprise 9855 I. C. C. 64920 85 Congratulations, Qraduate, You've passed a milestone in life's journey-- days you ll remember often with happiness. Wh erever the path of the future may lead you 86 :::::: zliiiliz ::::::: : HHIIIIIHI Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the port we have hod in helping to moke your classbook o permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo- graphs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you hove chosen us os your closs photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you wont photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you ore sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices1 LORING 0 STUIIIIS New England's Largest School Photographers STANLEY BISH 90 WEST STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Licensed for the State of Connecticut All Work and Workmen are Insured — Workmanship Guaranteed TWO WAY RADIO SYSTEM Industrial Residential Commercial Wiring — Repairing — Estimates Given — No Obligation Dl. 6-9368 Compliments to the CLAS OF 1961 SWANSON ANGILETTE PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Compliments of A FRIEND t. o'toole and sons, inc. Stamford da 4-9226 original layouts art service retouching composition mechanicals halftone and lin film and plate sfrj plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service Stamford, Connecticut new yorlc me 5-4112 88 offset printers and binders since 1891 81 jefferson st. • Stamford, conn.