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

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LE CERCLE FRANCAIS, Wilson’s French Club, was super- vised this year by Mr. Maurice Rainville. At monthly meetings its members furthered their knowledge of the French language and culture. Officers for 1963-1964 were as follows: Susan Kelly, presi- dent; Jane Burbank, vice-president; Donna Flanley, secretary; Su- zanne Bengston, treasurer; Lynn O'Rourke, representative to Stu- dent Council; Kathleen Griffith, program chairman. The SPANISH CLUB was re-organized this year under the direction of Mrs. Tucci, advisor. Students successfully completing one year or more of Spanish were permitted to join. The officers were: John Cubeta, president; Lynda Kaufman, vice-president; Annette Gaudino, secretary; Mike Cutler, treasurer and Barbara Stolle, representative to the Student Council. The sudents enjoyed many social as well as business ineetings held the sec- ond Thursday of each month. The club concluded the year with a trip to New York City where they visited a Spanish Museum and La Fonda del Sol, an exclu- sive and authentic Latin-American restaurant. 28

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The LATIN CLUB is open to all students who are taking or who have completed Latin II. The purpose of the club is to create and perpetuate an interest in the Latin lan- guage and culture. The officers were Maria D'Amico, president; Elizabeth Schmidt, vice-president; Kathleen Barry, secretary; Suzanne Bengston, treasurer; Dan Vecchitto, Student Coun- cil representative; and Kathleen Griffith, Junior Classical League representative. The JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE is a National organization throughout junior and senior high schools. Its purpose is to encourage an interest in and appreciation for the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Annualy, there is a state convention which ten to twenty delegates from Woodrow Wilson attend. 27

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The members of the FUTURE NURSES CLUB have realized the advan- tages of all health courses as excellent prepration for family and community life. This year guest speakers, films, open-houses, and field trips to places as the Newington Home for Crippled Children, and the Connecticut Valley Hospital have proved to be beneficial and have exemplified the chances for a challenging and rewarding life work in one of the health professions. Officers included Sharon Fellows, president; Louise Binkowski, vice-president; Shirley Howe, secretary; Carol Vinci, treasurer; Linda Gionfriddo, librarian; and Yvette Per- igny, refreshments. Miss Lucy Harrington was faculty advisor. The Mattabeset Chapter of the FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA is the local chapter of the National Organization. The officers in 1963-1964 were as follows: President—Jerry Marks Chaplain—Bernard Searly Secretary—Joseph Marks Vice-President—William Fortin Reporter—Gregory Barton Treasurer—Jonathan Day Parliamentarian—Ronald Paley SentineF—Robert Lupinek Advisor—Mr. Charles Smith