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

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CLASS HISTORY 1961-1965 In the fall of 1961, we raised our sleepy heads to see four bright and fresh years looming ahead of us. Rising to the responsibility of our status as freshmen, we slipped easily into the precedential pattern under the capable leadership of our class officers Chip Davis, president; Gayle Wrubel, vice-president; Laurie Hershman, secretary and Emily Huntington, treasurer. Jim White served as president of Student Government, assisted by Kathy Howie as vice-president. Our initial effort at literary expression, the Ram’s Horn, was edited by Lynn O’Rourke. Many of our classmates excelled in various fields that year, and at the scholastic awards assembly held in June, they received recognition. To Laurie Hershman went awards for the highest scholastic average, excellence in Latin, Music Appreciation, and Ancient History. Jackie Adler received prizes in Al- gebra II, English, and Ancient History; Mary Gottlieb, Civics; Corinne Damiata, Science; Ted Rzasa, General Math; Loraine Fantacone, French; Lois Klare, Art; Lee Dickinson, Library; Sharon Savage and Jerry Kwolek, Physical Education; Diane Elliot and Sue Warner, Homemaking; Ulie Reinhardt, Paul Miano, and Chris Bishop, Shop. The year was climaxed by our first formal dance, Evening of Enchantment.” In addition to our scholastic achievements, our athletic program was promoted by the Cheerleading Squad with Harriet Unger as captain, assisted by Kathy Howie; and by the Majorette Corps led by Ulie Reinhardt and Caron Paskie- wicz. With summer’s zest and sunshine still pulsing through our veins, we fervently sought our sophomore year as a bright prospect of knowledge and fun. In 1962 the doors were opened by our class officers Charles Kincy, president; Charles Moody, vice-president; Cheryl Miller, secretary; Kathleen Griffith, treasurer; Marie Mazzotta, representative to Student Council and new Advisory Board members Judith Bongiorno, James Moore, and John Pistel. Small but mighty, a few deserving boys became lettermen. Louis La Rosa, football; John Pistel and Ronald Gresl, track; Robert Dawson and Charles Kincy, basketball. To express our school spirit and to spur the teams on to victory, some especially energetic girls were selected to be cheerleaders in the forthcoming year. They included Kathy Howie, Jackie Adler, Lucinda Topazio, Grace Rowe, Arlene Smith and Rita Dominic. Their enthusiam was augmented by the newly elected majorettes: Suzanne Bengtson, Cheryl Miller, Marie Maz- zotta, Maria Garafolo, Susan Harris and Caron Paskiewicz. Talent was evidenced also on a musical plane by Edith Clarke, Elizabeth Adorno, Gayle Wrubel, and Susan Turner as Melodees. James White and Charles Kincy represented Wilson at All State Chorus. Our fruitful year ended with the Hawaiian Holiday.” Our junior year was ushered in by competent leaders of our class. James Moore was president, Cheryl Miller, vice-president; Judith Bongiorno, secretary; Marie Mazzotta, treasurer; Charles Moody, representative to Student Council. Advisory Board members were Diane Eurto, Judy Bongiorno, Cheryl Miller, James Moore and John Pistel. Our class was distinguished by the election to Honor Society of nineteen juniors: Ted Faraci, Charles Moody, Robert Dawson, John Pistel, John Hudec, Robert Wycinowski, Anthony Guida, Joseph New- berg, James Percy, Laurie Hershman, Jackie Adler, Cheryl Miller, Caron Paskiewicz, Corinne Damiata, Marie Mazzotta, Sue Bengtson, Kathy Griffith, Lynn O’Rourke, and Patricia Reggaoni. 10

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CLASS OF President ........ Vice-President Secretary Treasurer......... Representative to Student Council OFFICERS .... James Moore Charles Moody, Jr. Marie Mazzotta Judy Bongiorno .... John Hudec 1965 SENIOR COUNCIL ADVISORS Mr. Walter Akerley, Miss Joanne Blake, Mr. Francis Champagne, Mrs. Ardith Dunlap, Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor, Mr. Herbert Straub. 9

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Several of our classmates were outstanding in various areas. Cheryl Miller' was cited as the Good Citizen and Anthony Guida received the Harvard Book Prize. Harold Levy wrote the sports column for the Middletown Press. Our Junior prom intitled An Evening of Elegance” was held on February 7th. The track team was undefeated, thus becoming C.V.C. Champs; the baseball team scored resounding victories, not only C.V.C. title, but also to become State Champs. Because of their prowess in their junior year, James MacDonald and Dana Wilson were elected co-captains of the football team; Robert Dawson and John Pistel, basketball, and Richard Potter and James Riddick track. The Cheer- leading Squad looked forward to a successful year under co-captains Kathy Howie and Arlene Smith. Suzanne Bengtson, assisted by Susan Harris, led the Majorettes, augmented by the addition of new Majorettes Ulie Reinhardt, Judy Bongiorno, Kathleen Barry and Caron Paskiewicz. Carolyn Staub was elected president of Girls’ Sports Club and Judy Bongiorno was chosen representative to Student Council from Girls’ Sports Club. It was customary at this time to select the editors for next years Margray staff. Lynn O’Rourke was to be editor-in-chief and Kathleen Griffith was to serve as managing editor. Joe Newberg was chosen business manager. Others to serve as editors were Pat Cecchini, Jackie Adler, Gayle Wrubel, Harold Levy, Kathy Howie, John Hudec, Diane Eurto, Elaine Kapetan, Mary Gottlieb, and Danny Vecchitto. Within the music department Jim White and Charlie Graham were desig- nated to participate in All State Chorus. The Mixed Chorus was privileged to sing at the World’s Fair. The junior girls who would perform as Melodees during their senior year were Sue Warner, Ann Adorno, Marie Mazzotta, Harriet Unger, Lois Klare, and Olivia Scranton. The school elections resulted in Anthony Guida being elected president of Student Association. Other officers were Suzanne Bengtson, secretary; John Pistel, director of Student Council; Dana Wilson, director of Advisory Board. Advisory Board members included Jim Moore, Lawrence Passinese, Kathy Howie, Diane Eurto, Lynn O’Rourke, and Kathleeen Griffith. In the fall of '64 our Senior year finally arrived, bringing with it school leadership and scholastic achievement. Class officers were James Moore, president; Charles Moody, vice-president; Marie Mazzotta, secretary; Judy Bongiorno, treasurer; John Hudec, representa- tive to Student Council. Captain Robert Dawson enforced the Service Squad policies. Cheryl Miller received the DAR Good Citizen Award. In the scholastic area five students received recognition in the National Merit Scholarship contest. John Hudec, Joseph Newberg, James Percy, Jackie Adler, and Michael Schmidt received letters of commendation. Danny Vecchitto, Peter Shukis, Anthony Grokowski, Susan Harris, Kathy Howie, Arlene Smith, Mary Gottlieb, Sue Turner, Sue Warner, Marie Dickenson, Diane Thayer, Barbara Annelli, Majorie Neuman, Diane Elliot, Elaine Kapetan, and Marie Garofalo entered the National Honor Society. Caron Paskiewicz and Joe Newberg co- edited the Saga. An Evening in Shangri-la” climaxed all the formal dances which we had shared together. The senior frolic and the senior picnic highlighted our informal activities. Almost too suddenly, our four years were over. We donned our caps and gowns and were presented the long awaited diplomas. The strains of Pomp and Circumstance” filled our ears, and fond memories filled our minds. Together we proudly sang our Alma Mater, and sadly left the school forever.