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

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GIRLS’ SPORTS CLUB Among the many sports enjoyed by the GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB this year were: volleyball, bowling, rifle, basketball, badminton, softball, pep club and leaders’ club. In- cluded in the Girls’ Sports Club were the following officers: Annette Gaudino, president; Anna Mae Zdanowicz, vice-president; Jeanne Magnano, secretary; Joan Ladinig, treas- urer; Joan Woods, Cheryl Geremia and Bev Kania, representatives to the Student Coun- cil; and the presidents of the affiliated clubs. A successful dance, Around the World in Eighty Days was planned by the board as well as the annual banquet held at the end of the year. Also, the board assisted Miss Hyland, faculty advisor, when necessary.

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CROSS COUNTRY 1963 The Cross Country team completed the season with a 26-29 victory over Middletown and finished the season with a 5-3 record. The Cats defeated Maloney, Windsor, Southington, Glastonbury and Middletown, and lost to Weaver, Plainville, and Cromwell. The team tied Plainville for first place in the conference meet. Those who placed throughout the year were Jim Riddick, Rich Potter, Pete Shukis, co-captains John Cubeta and Bob Goddard, Bob Turner and Tom Burek. Mr. Gross has now had two winning seasons in both years of coaching cross country and has an overall record of 10-8. Jim Riddick and Richard Potter were elected co- captains for the 1964 season. BOYS’ RIFLE CLUB Led by Captain Kurt Jensen, the BOYS’ RIFLE CLUB fired nineteen matches with ten other schools including Bristol Eastern, Man- chester, New London, Rockville, Choate, and Middletown. Team members were seniors Kurt Jensen, Don Kreh, Bob Schochet, and juniors Ron Gresl, John Birdsey, John Legassey and Bob Baranoski. Mr. Saunders was the faculty advisor. The meets were held at the Middlefield Rifle Range under the supervision of Charles E. Lyman. 12

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Under the capable leadership of Judy Balesano, head-majorette, and Sue Kelly, assistant, the MAJOR- ETTES had a successful year. The drill unit performed at home football and basketball games and at pep assemblies. Shakers attached to the batons were used to vary the routines. The majorettes, in co-operation with the cheerlead- ers, sponsored the Shaker Shuffle” this fall. Proceeds from the dance were used for maintenance of the corps. The Club officers were: Maria D’Amico, presi- dent; Bonnie Kowal, vice-president; Barbara Stolle, secretary; Sue Bengston, treasurer; and Donna Hanley, representative to Majorette Counsel. The corps offers its gratitude to its advisor, Miss Blake and its instructor, Major Harvey. The CHEERLEADERS, under the leadership of Sharon Soobitsky and Anna Mae Zdanowicz, co-captains, were especially active during the ’63-’64 school year. On ac- count of the rousing school spirit, the girls had tremendous support at pep assemblies, rallies and games. The members were Sue Maltese, Jeanne Magnano, Sue Sienko, Kathy Howie, Jackie Adler, Arlene Smith, Cindy Topazio, Rita Dominic and Grace Rowe. Miss Anne Hyland was faculty advisor. 14