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

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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

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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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The LEADERS CLUB this year consisted of girls maintaining a B or better in physical education, and a good school record. The purpose of the club is to assist Miss Hyland in gym classes and in after-school activities. The 1963-64 officers were: Sue Schilke, president; Diane Smithwick, vice-president; Sue Warner, secretary-treasurer. The girls ended the year with an annual picnic as a thanks for your help affair. president; Cheryl Geremia, vice-president; Sandy Hutensky, senior secretary; Judy Thaxter, junior secretary; Roni Zlokower, sophomore secretary; and Joan Ladinig, treas- urer. The designated uniforms consisted of a grey skirt, a white blouse and grey knee socks which the girls wore to all athletic games. The chief purpose of the club is to attend all athletic events in a body and assist the cheerleaders in promoting good school sportsmanship. Mrs. Flora Tucci and Mrs. Christina Fazzina were faculty advisors. 15