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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1967 volume:

r ; - 0 V IN MEMORIAM PATRICK ALLEN ST. JOHN Class of 1967 1949-1967 2 DEDICATION To Charles Youmans whose buoyant vitality, robust humor, and devoted instruction have cheered and edified us, we, the class of 1967, respectfully dedicate this Saga. 4 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. BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 310 Huntimo Mill Avjnui M IDOL ITOWN, CONNICTlCUT 0 4 7 February 6, 196? Please accept my from Wilson High School congratulations upon your graduation and ny best wishes for your future success in whatever endeavor you choose to undertake It has been a privilege to have played a small part in your education and to be associated with you I hope that your training in the Middletown school system has providod you with the tools necessary to successfully start the next phase of your life and that you will continue to improve upon the abilities you possess Again, congratulations and best wishes! Sincerely C. M. Green' 7 Superintendent of Schools CM3 cd Woodrow Wilson High School Middletown. Connecticut 06457 CHAUNCEY J. COPELAND. Principal Telephone 346-9601 ) June, 1967 To the Class of 19 7• It is my pleasure for the l6th time to extend to a graduating class of Woodrow Wilson High School my sincere wishes for success and happiness in all future activities. I am sure that you will individually and collectively bring continuing honor to your school as you achieve the goals which you have set. Remain constantly alert to your rights and privileges, but always aware of the accompanying responsibilities. Sincerely yours. Chauncey J. Copeland Principal CJC:m 7 VICE PRINCIPAL Mr. James Sullivan VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Mr. Roger Lawrence, Mr. Charles Smith, Mr. Frank Kravic. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Miss Anne Hyland, Mr. Milton Miller. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Listro, Mr. John Florence Pratt, Miss SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. Carl Otfinoski, Mr. Roderick Story, Mr. Francis Champagne, Mr. Charles Youmans, Mr. William Saunders. l C Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor, Mr. Maurice Rainville, Mrs. Flora Tucci, Mrs. Jean Baillargeon, Mrs. Maria Scricca. 8 CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Irene DiMauro, Mrs. Phyllis Faraci, Mrs. Tina Osiecki, Mrs. Violet Johnson, Mrs. Anna Wolf, Mrs. Mable Lord, Mrs. Ethel Stocking, Mrs. Marie Bengston, Mrs. Mary Marchese. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Madelyn Smith, Mr. Richard Rudis, Mr. John Harwood, Mr. Warren Jessen, Miss Virginia Gilbert, Librarian; Mrs. Gertrude McGuire, Mrs. Elizabeth Berten, Miss Louise Facius, Miss Joanne Rau, Miss Barbara Edler. MAIN OFFICE Mrs. Lauretta Carlson, Mrs. Helene McKenna, Mrs. Mary DiStefano, Mrs. Mary Johnson. GUIDANCE OFFICE Miss Lucy Harrington, Mrs. Augusta Kunze, Mr. Anthony Carbo. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mrs. Eleanor Capen, Mr. Edward Konchagulian, Mrs. Marion Mahoney, Mrs. Eliza- beth Liedke, Mrs. Jean Smith, Mr. Joseph Rosano. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Miss Thelma Friedrich, Mrs. Eliza- beth Samolyk. ART AND MUSIC DEPARTMENTS Mr. Frederick Johnson, Mrs. Ardith Dunlap, Mr. Bruce Schmottlach. INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Mr. Leo Kania, Mr. Joseph Stepanski, Mr. Walter Akerley, Mr. Paul Akasie. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ■■ Mr. William Montanile, Mr. Bruce Gross, Mr. Edward Pehota, Mr. Herbert Straub, Mr. Eugene McCarthy, Mr. John Gunther. TO THE EVENING STAR Thou fair-haired angel of the evening, Now, whilst the sun rests on the mountains, light Thy bright torch of love; the radiant crown Put on, and smile upon our evening bed! Smile on our loves, and while thou drawest the Blue curtains of the sky, scatter thy silver dew On every flower that shuts its sweet eyes In timely sleep. Let thy west wind sleep on The lake; speak silence with thy glimmering eyes, And wash the dusk with silver. Soon, full soon, Dost thou withdraw; then the wolf rages wide, And the lion glares through the dun forest: The fleeces of our flocks are covered with Thy sacred dew: protect them with thine influence. William Blake THE CLASS OF 1967 nation CLASS OF 1967 OFFICERS President .... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer .... .. Arthur Kalita .. Philip Hunter Barbara Bombaci . Carolyn Hughes CLASS ADVISORS Mr. Walter Akerley Miss Joanne Blake Mr. Francis Champagne Mrs. Ardith Dunlap Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor Mr. Herbert Straub EDWARD PAUL AMENTA “Kid Galahad” Future plans: Mechanical Engineer. Football. ARTHUR JOHN ANDERSON Sty 7� BARBARA MAY ANDREWS “Barb” Future plans: Licensed Prac- tical Nurse. Future Nurses Club, Bowling. (No photo) HARLEY ATKINS “Harl” Future plans: College. Audio Visual Club (vice- president), Service Squad, Swimming, Baseball (co- captain). WAYNE AUGERI Future plans: College. STEVEN BASIEL (No photo) CHARLENE BASSO “Charlie” Future plans: Hairdressing. Margray, Pep Club, Girls Sports Club (badminton). Ks v (’v T Junior lal Cli in CJtfl . Clas iial League, Foreign Ex- ) ctangeo_ Club, Photography CluKL (secreta ty- reasu rer) ,' jyiath Club (secret r f, Seniprj' Council, Future Nurses (pres- ident), Pep Club (vice-pres- ident), Girls Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, bad- minton, softball, tennis, lead- ers club). BETSY BAUER “Bets” ; Future plans: College. French Club (social chair- man), Margray, Foreign Ex- change Club, Folk Chxb, Fu- ture Teachers, Girls _-Sports .......... ‘ JOHN BEATMAN DIANE MARIE BEDNARZ “Di” Future plans: Secretary. Margray, Library Club, Pep Club, Girls Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, softball). RUSSELL BILLIAN “Russ’ Future plans: College, space electronics. PAUL MICHAEL BIRNER “Spider Future plans: To move to Europe. Future plans: College. Mixed Chorus. Saga Staff, Margray, Future Teachers, Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball, badminton, softball), 15 DEBORAH L. BRANCIFORTE “Debbie” Future plans: Secretary. Library Club, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volley- ball, softball). TOM BUGAJ Future plans: Electrician. RONALD BUCCILLI . , )u Future plans i Cojlegeil Spanish Club, $l| efl )Chor Pep Club, Fo iall Y. CHRISTINE LOUISE BUGAJ “Chris” Future plans: Secretary. Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, basketball). PATRICIA ANN BRINDLE “Pat” Future plans: Secretary, mat riage. Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choii LYNDA JOYCE BURGESS “Lynn” Future plans: College. Saga Staff, Margray, Girls Sports Club, Quill and Scrol CV JOHNNIE FAYE BOWMAN JESSE E. BONNER Football. LANCE CAMPISI Future plans: College. Spanish Club, Student Coun- cil, Senior Council. JERRY A. CARTA “Alphonse” Future plans: Professional baseball. Baseball. rv KATHLEEN CAROL CHASE “Kathy” Future plans: College, teach- ing. Saga Staff, Margray, Foreign Exchange Club, Future Teach- ers (president), Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball, softball, tennis, lead- ers idub secretary, board). JOHN COLELLA “Bouch” Future plans: College. Football, Baseball. vC DANIEL JAMES COLEMAN JR. “D.C.” Future plans: Business execu- tive. Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Basketball. ( Us 'sijJMhAS 4 6 • wry JOSEPH L. COMBE “Jay” Future plans: College. Audio Visual Club, Senior Council, Swimming (co-cap- tain). 17 THOMAS CORVO Future plans: College. Football. track TERRY CRESCIMANNO Future plans: College. Saga Staff, Latin Club, Junior Classical League, National Honor Society, Student Coun- cil, Service Squad, Foreign Exchange Club, Math Club ) (secretary), Cross Country, , v ack- uture n Choru AteK Track. es. keynotes, Foot- FRANCINE M. CRETE “Fran” Future plans: College. Service Squad, Sophomore Class secretary, Junior Class treasurer, Girls’ Sports Club (leaders Club). (No photo) DEBORAH ANN D’ADDIO. “Little Debbie” Future plans: Marriage Travel. LEWIS BALDWIN DANIEL III “Danny”, “Beetle” ational Honor Society, Latin Club, Junior Classical League, Margray, Student Council (director). Advisory Board, Scholarship Committee, Serv- ice Squad, Junior Class Pres- ident, Sophomore Class trea- surer, National Athletic Schol- arship Society, Cross Coun- try, Swimming (co-captain). HARRY WILSON DICKERSON LINDA DELUCA “Lynn” ■NFuturd) plaift; Art. Future plans: College. Junior Classical League, Na- rvxu 9 Jtional Honor Society, Student Sagav Sfen, Margray, Senior c Council (treasurer), Advisory Co nc|l,r Girls’- Sports Club O' Board, Service Squad, Folk Vnnajorette i {[ 7 r Club, Track. ir 5- v - vP (y f . ‘v y DIANNE R. DICKINSON Future plans: Secretary. Saga Staff, Margray, Pep Club, Girls Sports Club. V 3' £ -So. a. st V af ■ V-1 LINDA DiMARCO “Lynn” Future plans: Nursing. Audio Visual Club, Library Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, basket- CHARLOTTE A. DORFLINGER “Dorf” Vv5 0 XJ V Future V’ 4Wi STANLEY M. DROZD Future plans: Machinist. SHARON ELLIOT GILBERT ROY DURBIN “Buddy” Future plans: College. KENNETH WILLIAM FARACI “Frog” Future plans: To be content with my life. Electronics Club (Xavier High School). 19 COLLEEN ANN FITZPATRICK National Honor Society (sec- retary), Saga Staff, Margray, Service Squad, Pep Club, Girls’ ettes). Sports Club (major- DEBRA ANN FIUMECEL “Deb” Future plans: Junior College. Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports 'Glub (volleyball, leaders club, b$d DONALD N. FONGEMIE “Fonge” Future plans: To become a mammologist. Audio Visual Club, Photog- raphy Club. THOMAS D. FRAYNE “Tommy” Future plans: College. Football (Xavier High School), Baseball. NS Jt cyr- 1 � ANNETTE MARIE FERLAND “Frenchie” Future plans: Nursing. Saga Staff, Margray, Folk Club, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball, softball). PAMELA RUTH FARLEY flPam” FuttiTe lankj ctetary. Margray, Mixed Chorus, Gills’ Sports Club (Jx jjn vbHey- ba££ basketball, 'badduhton). osxv ROSETTA FAZZINO “Ro” Future plans: Hair Stylist — marriage. Service Squad, Folk Club, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball, bad- minton, softball). ANNA PAMELA FERRE Future plans: Stewy Saga Staff, Mixqf (Jttorus, Girls’ fehpir. Future plans: College. National Honor Society, Saga Staff, Margray, Service Squad, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (leaders club, majorettes). THOMAS S. GIUFFRIDA “Tom” Future plans: Mathematician. Audio Visual Club, Latin Club, Photography Club, Na- tional Honor Society, Foreign Exchange Club, Math Club, Band (representative-corporal- lieutenant), Pep Club. p K DONA SARA GOODMAN Future plans: Psychologist. French Club (president), Latin Club, Junior Classical League, Margray, Foreign Exchange Club (vice-pres- ident, president), Math Club, Senior Council, Drama Club (president), Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball, leaders club). JEAN GOODREAU “Jeanie” Future plans: College. Junior Nominating Committee, Pianist for Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melo-dees and Keynotes, Choral Council. . ' 'J ROBERT GOODRICH jy � .y, CV 4 aiVkM' .,fLA- y aP RICHARD GONZALEZ JOHN B. GRASSI “Gras” Future plans: College. Student Council, Service Squad, Senior Council, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Cross Country (captain), Track, Latin Club, Margray. 21 HAROLD GRAVES BARBARA JANE GROWER “Barb” Future plans: Elementary Music Teacher. Saga Staff, Latin Club, Mar- gray, Foreign Exchange Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Folk Club, Future Teachers (vice-president), Mixed Chorus, Girls Choir, Melo-dees, Leaders Club. PATRICK F. GREEN JR. “Spider” Future plans: Navy. Glee Club, Track, Intramural Softball, Intramural Basket- ball, (Xavier High School). FREDERICK R. GREENWELL “Two tone” Future plans: Wealth, fame and travel. Band. JILL GUESS Future plans: Hairdressing. Girls’ Club, Chorus. STANLEY E. HALIBOZEK “Stash” Future plans: College. THOMAS GRELLA “Tom” Future plans: College, pre- law. Library Club, Band. JOHN K. HAMPTON “Hamster” Future plans: College. Band. a a 22 Future plans: Further educa- tion—to understand human nature. National Honor Society, French Club, Latin Club (sec- retary), Junior Classical League, Margray, Stjidpnt . Council (secretary), Service • y ' Squad, Girls SjMfirp Club (volleyball, basketball peery tary, leaders -1 - ‘ captain; X La CHARLES HARDING Future plans: College. Football, Basketball, Track. CHARLES E. HART “Charlie” Future plans: College. NANCY HART Future plans: Elementary Teaching. Saga Staff, Foreign Exchange Club, Future Teachers, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball, badminton, leaders club). DIANE NANCY HARVEY Band, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (leaders club). trail, leaders club;. ft SHARON HAWES “Shari” Future plans: X-ray techni- cian. Girls; Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, soft- ball, leaders club). vJ jcriv qsaJL j GAIL M. HAYN plans: College. Honor Society, Saga Latin Club, Foreign Ex- Club , Future Teachers (secretary), Junior Nomina- ting Committee (secretary), Senior Council, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, tennis, leaders ‘Sfesg- CAROLYN HUGHES '‘Carol” 'JET CLAIR HEIZMAN “Jan” Jr Future plans: Secretary. Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, bad- minton, softball). Future plans: College. N 2d UJiC� Jlor Society, Saga Staff, o' ' - - - - Committee (chairman), Scrv- . SfiBR ’ $ '■ C U6J y ( MARGARET HUNDERLACH “Mikki pllej ciet: V r fiF rt PHILIP R. HUNTER fu 3u Kjtej Stuaen] il, ffii w s Ofiice ° Jr. Nomin; CAjnci Fep' Cmb, � F ootbal ] Basbd pll, Track. L VTr V ISK , arship v. Commi i«e f Ed. Eic nge Qiib; M h [) Jk }f Pop Club; tfrfs’JSpom Gfub,, JQ O3 M REGINALD J. HUNTER “Reggie” Future plans: Musician. Student Council, Board, Service Squad, Class Officer, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Basketball, Baseball. GEORGE HURLBURT “Herb” Future plans: Marine Corps. V 24 KENNETH JASKI£WIC£ v “Ken” F-b.ii, W 7pK v y y Tvoll yballi basketball, stiff-Audio Visual Club, Latin halfk o - XT 'I Stf j Club (secretary), Margray i 0x3 (editor-in-chief), Scholarship C j J Committee (treasurer), Serv- j 1CC Squad, Foreign Exchange I Club, Math Club, Cross s . r Country, Track. ARTHUR KALITA “Bear” Future plans: College. National Honor Society, Latin Club, Margray, Student Coun- cil, Advisory Board, Scholar- ship Committee, Service Squad (captain), Senior class president, Jr. Nominating Committee, Senior Council, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Football (co-captain), Track. BEATRICE MARIE KIDNEY “Bea-Marie” Future plans: To be happy and successful in life. Library Club, Girls Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball). LYNETTE KING KENNETH KALISH Future plans: Electronic En- gineering. Audio Visual (2nd vice-pres- ident). JAMES MARVIN KRENICKI ARLENE KOVACH (No photo) JOHN KUBAT “Silver Fox” Future plans: University of Miami. Drama Club (Xavier High School). RICHARD LEE “Rich” Future plans: College. Mixed Chorus. 26 HERDEAN LAMAR “Ellen” Future plans: Teaching. Future Teachers, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choirr ■; 3 t 7 . MARK J. LERNER Future plans: College. National Honor Society, Saga Staff, French Club, Latin Club, Junior Classical League, Margray, Student Council, Advisory Board, Math Club, Drama Club, Debate Club (representative), Quill and Scroll. Future plans: Social work. Saga Staff, French Club, Fu- ture Teachers, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, Girls’ Sports ball). Club (basket- basketba . jX - I fhuu -A WAYNE LOMBARDO “Waino” Future plans: Service. ROBERT MANTIE “Bob” Future plans: Civil Engineer. National Honor Society, Ad- visory Board, Football. WANDA J. LUTECKI “Luteck” Future plans: New England Hairdressing School. Girls Sports Club (basket- ball). Future plans: I.B.M. career. Margray. KENNETH E. MAINE Future plans: Business. Band. CARL MARINO Future plans: College. Service Squ5d. PHILIP MARTIN •oss Country, SUSAN LINNEA MATTHIAS “Sue” Future plans: Secretarial work. Margray, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ y Choir, Melo-dees, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, KAREN MAYER Future plans: College. Audio Visual Club, French Club (secretary), Photography Club, Folk Club, Drama Club, Debate Club, Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, basket- ball). A DePRESSLEY MC CAW, JR. Future plans: College. v lUU vuuwiiiigj vuiivyuaiij (j j basketball, badminton, leadersj cJ J v eAP' L' K DENNIS MILLER Future plans: College, en- gineering. National Honor Society (pres ident), Student Council, Ad visory Board, Service Squad Junior Nominating Committee Senior Council, Cross Country Basketball, Baseball (cap ' i , V if DONALD McCUTCHEON “Don” Audio Visual Club, Latin Club, Ski Club, Pep Club, Football, Baseball. DAVID G. MEEHL “Dave” Future plans: School. Audio Visual Club, Advisory Board, Service Squad, Basket- ball, Track. JAMES MILARDO “Jim” Future plans: Life guard. Football. 28 PHILLIP MISENTI “Phil” Future plans: College. Photography Club, Student Council, Mixed Chorus, Key- notes. t CHERYL LISBETH MORNHINEWAY Future plans: Medical Tech- nology. Latin 6 fe! FutureANurses, Girls’ poXlan P«B presic fnf, v lliyball, sketfydl,Cfcadn}$Efron, t utis, leaders] cjafyu ser y Coh' DEBORAH J. MURRAY “Rip” Future plans: Air Line Hos- tess. Library Club, Girls Sports Club (volleyball, bask tfyill, badminton). NANCY ANN NEAG NancJPv : Satisfacti� Future plans Latin Cl oasKeipa u STANLEY NEUMANN, JR. “Stan” National Honor Society (trea- surer), Saga Staff, Audio Visual Club (president), Mar- gray (council), Math Cliffy X, STEPHEN S. NOSAL SANDRA MISENTI “Sandy” Future plans: College. French Club (secretary). Jun- ior Nominating Committee, Senior Council, Girls’ Sports Club. I CK J u L iP U OP A BARBARA ANN MOLSKI “Barb” Future plans: Teaching. Audio Visual Club, Latin Club, Junior Classical League, ational Honor Society, Pho- tography Club, Foreign Ex- change Club, Future Teachers, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, softball, leaders club). 29 ANTHONY PANDOLFINI PHILIP M. OLANDER Future plans: College. Saga Staff (editor-in-chief), Audio Visual Club (second vice-president), Margra; (council), Photography Scroll. largray K W J ELLEN DOREEN PALUMBO “Ellie” Latin Club, Folk Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls! Choir, Sports CluWiiowling, tqnhik)wf f ELIZABETH ANN PA] “Betty Ann” Future plans: Business Mpfed(j Chorus, Oirl| ANN MARY PASSINESE “Pass” Future plans: Hairdressing. Student Council, Scholarship Committee, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, basketball, soft- ball), Sophomore Chorus, Freshman Chorus. DANIEL JOHN PERRY “Danny” Future plans: College. Saga Staff, Service Squad, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Basketball and Track (Mid- dletown High School). GLORIA ANN PETRUCCELLI “Glor” Future plans: Teaching. (] French Club, Margray, Future Teachers, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club bowHng, tennisL 30 CHRIS PETRUCK “Tina” Future plans: Teaching. Saga Staff, Latin Club, Junior Classical League, Senior Coun- cil, Girls’ Sports Club (bowl- ing, leaders club, gj'ajorettes;; president, board). V CURTIS PIERCE “Curt” Future plans: Airline pilot. Swimming. J J ENRIQUE A. y PORTUONDO, JR. “Ric” Future plans: Diplomacy. Swimming. LESLIE J. PRINS FuturMylA §5 PStaff, easureil) 16ir ROSANNE M. PRUE ubj • “Boots” vfr Future plans: College. : y French Club, Margray, Service ' Squad, Freshman treasurer, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, jJ� j Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, leaders v9 .club, softball, majorettes eP y treasurer), Sophomore Qiorus, x A Freshmen Chorus. JAMES QUIRK ROBERT POZZI “Bob” Future plans: College. PATRICIA QUIRK “Pat” Future plans: Office work. Student Council (vice pres- ident 9th grade), Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball). 31 Vwi CW 'vCr-r v DAVID RACZKA “Dave” Future plans: Continue base- ball, college. French Club, Senior Council, Baseball. MARYANN L. REBOT “Bee-Bop” Future plans: Tc Future Nurses v eiub,x DONALD RAMSEY “Don” Future plans: Air Force Com- mander. Football, Track. WARREN REED “Clyde” Future plans: Mechanical fields. Band. a s MARLANE rVnN'O “Mollify Future plans: S dre ary Margray, Semro'' H quad, Mixed Chorus, rlsVChoir, Ity Pep Club, ( s pops Club.y KV1- FREDERICK T. RAU “Fred” Future plans: College. Ch$ss Club, Swimming, Track. ' jjvZXi MW A -7 JOSEPH RIORDAN DONALD G. RILEY, JR. “Don” Future plans: Engineering. Football, Swimming. PAUL ROBIDA, JR. “Pee Wee” Future plans: College, Avia- tion. Saga Staff (business man- ager), Student Council, Ad- visory Board, Scholarship Committee, Service Squad, Folk Club, Sophomore Class President, Senior Council, Drama Club, Band (captain), Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Baseball. BEVERLY RUSSO . .z 1 _ Futhfr plans: tetijlege.I I.L' Margray CTvice(j (] KirJupq 4 IjP™}11 LEEN R. ROSS “Kathy” (volJ plans: College. !h Club (vice-president), 'argray, Foreign Exchange Club, Folk Club, Sophomore Chorus, Girls’ Sports Clu} . ) MIKE RUBINO “Killer” w-j jy ! r p' VollUIU� , vriii� jpuna uiu� . Ty_q ; SEBASTIAN J. RUSSO, JR. “Sebby” Future plans: Electronics. Audio Visual Club, Rifle Club. PATRICIA A. RYBCZYK “Pat” Future plans: Secretarial work. Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, basketball, bad- minton, softball). DENNIS PAUL SALUSTRO “Possum” Future plans: Physical Edu- cation teacher. Student Council, Service Squad, Football, Basketball, Baseball. 33 SANDRA LORRAINE SARDINA . “Sandy” rFuture plans: Airline hostess. A French Club, Advisory Board, y Service Squad, Sophomore Cluy b dtfSgn cretary, Junior Secretary, Chorus, Girls’ Choir, BARBARA SCHAEFER “Barb” Audio Visual Club, Latin Club. V £w ange €idb. Kutu TeackJ- VMixed Ac Fnnt r yT Y J? V P' 4 ° WAYNE SCHULZ “Waino” NOREEN A. SCHUFER “Shoe” Future plans: Business school. Library Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, track, softball). WILLIAM SCIONTI “Bill” Future plans: College. Math Club, Football, Swim- ming, Track. sical LLca gu , Mar graty, For-j Exchange Cl L'Futurc TOachers ture Farmer of America (yice-presidenl) Senior, Council (Baorefajry), DV twi gutj, Pei Glub,! girls’ Sports Club (bowling; bad- minton, MfbMl, leaders (club, DEBORAH RENEE SIENA “Debbie” Future plans: Medical Tech- nology. National Honor Society, Latin Club, Margray, Foreign Ex- change Club, Future Teach- ers, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls Choir, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, basket- ball, badminton, softball, leaders club, tennis). WILLIAM SHINGLETON “Bill” Future plans: West Point. Math Club (president), Na- tional Honor Society, Cross Country. i WILLIAM SIENKIEWICZ “Bill” KATHLEEN M. SIECIENSKI “Kathy” Future plans: To reach my . goals. Future plans: Service. Saga Staff, Foreign Exchange Club, Folk Club, Mi ed Chorus, Girls Chof Club, Girls (bowling, voll MARGARET JEAN SIMPSON v “Jeanie” . . IS - JOHN SLOWIKOWSKI Fu ure itfi : Hapi inesir “John Slow” S EtStaff, Mjfltg ay, S udenT y Future plans: Pratt Whit- Council. ) foreign . Exchange rd Wx Aircraft or Navy. Club, t l Clubr wt - oni- inatin. RANDY SMITH Future jdans: College. Track. leyba tbalL MchniiKcm, P 35 u. ■ fi' SOPHRONIA SMITH “Sophie” Future plans: Executive sec- retary. Mixed Chorus, Girls Choir, Pep Club, Track, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball). DARLENE THERESA SOOBITSKY “Dar” Future plans: College and vel. :rvice Squad, Mixed Chorus, iris’ Choir, Melo-dees, Girl t Sports Clq,b (bowling, aolt DONNA SPAMAN Future plans: Writer. Saga Staff, Latin Club, Mar- gray, Girls’ Sports Club (vol- leyball, basketball, badmin- fio Mf'2' yq� W- majorettes 3� T GENEV PECYAL CJ Futu 1 plaife Veterinary medicine. I vV ’dioWisu t Cb b, PhotoJ - Aydio vV isua r Cl$b, Photogra- Chorus, MJirk A'jmy CJub Fu Ve Faring of deesN GiH . Amer da (treatyurcr,sss5jmmel). (bWlin Vfcll noA cr' X 'J o A D 0 Ad !E f inmfreupjans: leg ndv.seafetaual vwfrk. Sa r Sta |M h(y, Mncecl Chorus, v irls!v hoiiji,Ielo- deesVGiH Spft T Cli (bWlin wllp] GAIL LYNN STEVENSON Future plans: College. Latin Club (Junior Classical v u League representative),, MaA Vs Vs Mgy (exchange (MutOTky«a- C°A:V ] sory Board recret y) ForCP rV A Exchange FREDERICK W. STOLLE “Newt” Future plans: College. Saga Staff, Margray, Service Squad, Foreign Exchange Club, Senior Council, Foot- L ball, Track. Sports Club (volley ketball, badmi V vv aboard). Of' 36 BRUCE STREETER “Fealus” Future plans: Accounting school. LOUIS J. SZYMKOWICZ, JR. “Lou” Future plans: College. WILLIAM JOHN SVIHOVEC “Bill” Future plans: Surgeon. National Honor Society, Latin Club, Foreign Exchange Club, Math Club, Drama Club, Swimming. LINNEA M. SWANSON Future plans: College. Saga Staff, Mixed Chorus (chairman), Girls’ Choir, Melo-dces, ChoraL Gbumul, Pep Club, Qrls pw Club (bowling basket tSA ■ Future plzuJpHaDj ness. National Staff Ma PETER TERMINE, JR. “Slim” Future plans: Carpentry. French Club, Junior Nom- inating Committee, Track. JULIAN THAYER, II “Jul” Future plans: College. Cross Country. 37 STEPHEN KENNETH TYLER “Steve” Future plans: College. Junior Nominating Commit- tee, Drama Club, Chess Club. Future plans: Navy. Audio Visual Club. FRANKLIN L. TOMLIN xj , •■'Ty 'A y 1 “Tom” V PE R H. THOMPSON Futurc plans: College. Future plans; Coljcge. Student Council, Scholarship Committee, Service Squad, ILEE® P AP'S, SA VICKERS _ 'jdlr .F£j Futi Spo,rtsy(Cl u bj jio wl iig jtr k v volfeynall, basketball, ba.d- m i filo nV bftl ill, ieriu i s) L ■s t[t0irev ge. K'l Jy A n J horu , Cms’ Xnoir, Club - ietiois)4ASi fl i | q, v 6 i, ,, 38 KENNETH A. WALLACE “Ken” Future plans: College. Audio Visual Club, Latin Club. Photography Club. KATHLEEN WALSH “Kathy” Future plans: College. Latin Club, Folk Club, Junior Nominating Committee, Sen- ior Council, Future Nurses (secretary), Pep Club, Girls’] Sports Club (bowling ball, Wo, JOANNE WALTERS “Jody” Future plans: College. Latin Club, Foreign Exchange Club, Future Teachers, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball). PATRICIA ANN WARMSLEY “Mouse” Future plans: Hairdresser. Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball, track, badminton, softball, tennis.) RONALD WASHBURN WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY Future plans: Prep School or the Marines. Mixed Chorus, Basketball. Future ) Marriage. Mixed Girls’ Sp 39 BRUCE WILSON Future plans: The Porter School of Engineering De- sign. sign. Baseball. KAROL WOJTOWICZ 9s BETTY YARRINGTON Future plans: College. Latin Club, Margray, Foreign Exchange Club. LONNIE CLEOPHUS WOOLARD “Lucky” Future plans: College. Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Track. GAIL WORONOFF Future plans: Interior deco- i JJ , Future plans: College, Nurs- y$.n y rv ' FvtuW urseSi Ghrfs’ Sports Clurt (bowlih volleyball, basketball, badminton). a iTb.-JPolk Club? y fx egcI) rsvN QtoiiC Fftuure es, PepCIpJy (president) , • Sports, ;ClpbXbowling, voilp ball, 'basketball, badmin- ton, softball, tennis, track, leaders club, board). MEMORABILIA 1963 — 1967 It has been many years since we were high school students of the class of 1967. But as we look back we fondly remember our days at Wilson. Our freshman year began in September of 1963. Class officers for that year were Lewis Daniels, president; Barbara Bombaci, vice-president; Joanne Hen- nessey, secretary; and Rosanne Prue, treasurer. Student Government was headed by Jeffrey Kabatznick, president, and Patricia Quirk, vice-president. During the year the cheerleaders promoted school spirit under the leadership of Co-captains Joanne Hennessey and Phylis Robinson, and the majorettes performed under Co-captains Carolyn Hughes and Rosanne Prue. Our school publication, “The Ram’s Horn,” was edited by Margaret Hunderlach. The main social event was the Freshman Prom which was planned and organized by the class officers, assisted by representatives from each freshman homeroom. The theme was “Oriental Garden.” In June a graduation ceremony was held and the following deserving students were presented with awards for scholastic achievements: Deborah Siena, Eileen Schmaltz, Stanley Neuman, Mark Lerner, Dennis Miller, Barbara Molski, William Zarolinski, Gail Hayn, William Shingleton, James Krenicki, Donald Riley, Gene Specyalski, Peter Termine, John Colella, Philip Olander, Patricia Brindle, Leslie Prins, Donna Taylor, Linnea Swanson, Philip Misenti, Francine Crete, and Frank Tomlin. With the termination of summer, and the beginning of fall, we entered upon a new school year, this time as sophomores. We were ushered in with a new thirst for knowledge by our capable class officers Paul Robida, president; Phil Hunter, vice-president; Danny Daniels, treasurer; Sandy Sardina, secretary; and Reggie Hunter, representative to Student Council. Our representatives to the Advisory Board for the “64-65” school year included Danny Daniels, Pam Smithwick, Dave Meehl, Paul Robida, and Mark Lerner. Our Sophomore Hop in May was entitled “Surfer’s Dream”. In addition to this we had numerous band and choral assemblies throughout the year. With the spring of “65” came try-outs for cheerleaders and majorettes. Two especially energetic girls were selected to be cheerleaders for the forthcoming year. They were Phylis Robinson and Eileen Schmaltz. Newly elected majorettes included Pam Smithwick, Debbie Hanley, Nancy Neag, Rosanne Prue, Chris Petruck, and Carolyn Hughes. Entering our junior year, we found ourselves in the awkward position of being sandwiched between the sophomores and seniors. That year in English we struggled with Moby Dick and took a trip through Our Town. Some of us had to endure “modest” Cicero’s longwinded orations. To guide us as juniors we had Danny Daniels, president; Phil Hunter, vice- president; Sandy Sardina, secretary; Francine Crete, treasurer; and Reggie Hunter, representative to Student Council. With the help of these officers, the Junior Nominating Committee, and Co-chairman Carolyn Hughes and John Grassi, we held on February 4th our Junior Prom with the theme, “Ye Olde New England Sleighride”. The junior members of the Advisory Board were Dave Meehl, Mark Lerner, Paul Robida, Pam Smithwick, and Danny Daniels. At the Annual Academic Awards Assembly many members of our class distinguished themselves. Among those receiving awards were Bill Shingleton, Mark Lerner, Margaret Hunderlach, Stan Neuman, and Bill Svihovec. Receiving recognition in the “Hire the Handicapped” Essay Contest were Debbie Hanley and Phil Olander and in an art exhibition, Linda DeLuca. Tom Guiffrida was announced as delegate to a Trinity College Symposium and Debbie Hanley and Reggie Hunter as representatives to Laurel Girl’s State and Nutmeg Boy’s State. Among our class music makers were Melo-dees Linnea Swanson, Sue Matthias, Carolyn Hughes, Jean Goodreau, and Barbara Grower. Those of our class in the Keynotes were Reggie Hunter, Paul Robida, Phil Hunter, Lonny Woolard, and Danny Coleman. During the summer Eileen Schmaltz went to Sweden under an American Field Service program. What was the witch’s prophecy for the senior year of the Class of ’67? “Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.” To mitigate this prophecy, we elected competent class officers; Art Kalita, president; Phil Hunter, vice-president; Barbara Bombaci, secretary; and Carol Hughes, treasurer. Our Student Association, with Dan Daniels, president; Debbie Hanley, secretary; Harry Dickerson, treasurer; and Reggie Hunter, director of Advisory Board, aided in lessening this scary prediction by forming many committees to improve our situation and by conducting dances and fund-raising activities. Advisory Board members were Robert Mantie, Nancy Neag, and Les Prins. So that we wouldn’t wander too far away from the natural order of the universe, the Service Squad, under the leadership of Art Kalita, attempted to keep us in line. This was the year of the Community College creation, and its presence was felt throughout our school. Margray editors were Jeff Kabatznick and Nancy Neag, and we can remember articles in the Margray about Bill Svihovec, our classmate in France on the American Field Service Program. Also, we read about the DAR Award winner, Debbie Hanley, and those students who received National Merit Letters of Commendation: Terry Crescimanno, Mark Lerner, Art Kalita, Stan Neumann, Eileen Schmaltz, Bill Shingleton, and Bill Svihovec. Then it was time to forget silly prognostications by Macbethian witches, let down our hair, dress up in any wierd attire, and flock to the Senior Frolic, where a cool time was had by all. Another way of forgetting all our “double toils and troubles” was to join in spiriting our team with our enthusiastic cheerleaders, directed by Phylis Robinson and Eileen Schmaltz, and marvel at our majorettes headed by Debbie Hanley and Nancy Neag. Our Choral Christmas Assembly showed the Wilson Choruses, the Melo-dees, and the Keynotes entertaining us with such numbers as “And the Glory of the Lord,” “The Last Words of David,” “Jingle Bell Travelogue,” and “Amen.” Melo-dee members were Chris Spencer, Carolyn Hughes, Darlene Soobitsky, Eileen Wade, Linnea Swanson, Sue Mathias, Barbara Bombaci, Jean Goodreau, and Barbara Grower. The Keynotes, who also projected the sound of music, were Paul Robida, Phil Hunter, Phil Misenti, Danny Coleman, Mike Crete, Lonnie Woolard, and Reggie Hunter, who was our school’s representative to the All-State and All-Eastern Choruses. Our last months at Wilson dazzled with excitement. In March, a number of athletes were feted at the Winter Sports Banquet. Swimmers who received awards were co-captains Danny Daniels and Les Prins, also Donald Riley, Harley Atkins and James Krenicki. Also honored were Lloyd Hubbard, Fred Rau and Bill Scionti. Awards went to basketball team members Frank Marchese, Gary Cardella, Phil Hunter, Dennis Miller, Pete Thompson and Reggie Hunter. Dennis Mil- ler received the Jacques Grenier Scholar-Athlete Award, and Frank Marchese was designated winner of the Stanley Kosloski Award for the most improved basketball player. Members of the baseball and track teams received similar honors at the Spring Sports Banquet. Receiving two year awards for baseball were Dennis Miller, Harley Atkins, David Raczka, Bruce Wilson and Frank Marchese. Paul Robida and Reggie Hunter received one year awards. For track, two year awards went to Raymond Sea- grave, Philip Hunter, Fred Stolle; one year awards to Donald Ramsey, Gary Cardella and Jeffrey Kabatznick. Frank Tomlin earned the distinction of a three year award in track, and the Everette Fox Scholar-Athlete Award. Don McCutcheon, William Vecchitto and William Scionti received 1967 numerals. The William Rogulski Base- ball Scholar-Athlete Award went to Bruce Wilson. In the way of special awards were the Elizabeth Fielding Bell Award and the Scholar-Athlete Award of ’66-’67, which went to Art Kalita and Dennis Miller respectively. Early in June, Wilson students received recognition for academic achievement. Stanley Neuman was winner of the Rentschler Four-Year Mathematics Prize, and Eileen Schmaltz was named Betty Crocker “Homemaker of Tomorrow”. Included among winners in the Hartford Courant’s Parade of Youth Scholastic Writing contests were Joseph Riordan and Terry Crescimanno, each of whom received an honorable mention. Margaret Hunderlach earned a certificate of merit for outstanding reporting to the Parade of Youth during the year. Bruce Wilson was recipient of the Alvin Company Award for outstanding work in mechanical drawing, and Thomas Giuffrida and Reggie Hunter accepted Arion Foundation Awards, presented by the Knights of Columbus, for outstanding contribution to the music department. The Honor Society presented awards to three top senior students Mark Lerner, Philip Olander and Deb- bie Siena. Outstanding students were also recognized by the business department: Diane Bednarz, Diane Dickinson, Colleen Fitzpatrick and Janet Gillis. Karen Mayer and Linda DeLuca received art awards, and Debbie Hanley and Philip Olander re- ceived recognition for excellence in French. Tom Guiffrida, Stanley Neumann and Bill Shingleton were designated outstanding calculus students; Stan and Bill were also cited for participation in the Yale Symposium on Science and the Humanities. The Girls’ Sports Club ended the year’s activities with a banquet. Among those re- ceiving awards were Lannea Swanson and Kathy Chase for tennis, Joan Zdanowicz for Pep Club, Nancy Neag and Debbie Hanley for Majorettes, and Phyllis Robinson for Cheerleaders. Carolyn Hughes was honored as outgoing president of GSC. A large number of Seniors won numerals, letters and pins. Now it was time to turn aside from academic disciplines and celebrate the end of our most rewarding high school year. Months of preparation helped make Schehera- zade an outstanding success. Linda DeLuca and Rose Defiore directed the decorations which helped the Senior Ball transport us to visit the enchanted world of the Arabian Nights. And drizzle did not dampen the spirits at the Class Picnic (June 20) at Ted Hil- ton’s. Mr. Miller, Miss Friedrich and Mr. Youmans were honored guests of the class. On Wednesday evening, 21 June 1967 we made our solemn march into the school gymnasium, rain having precluded the planned outdoor ceremony. After an address by Louis Fox, Mr. Carbo and Mr. Copeland presented Scholarships. Ann Bauer, Barbara Molski, Robert Mantie and Paul Robida received Parents’ Club Scholarships. Paul also received a scholarship awarded by The Middlesex Association of Insurance Agents. Eileen Schmaltz received the Dorothy E. Roberts Scholarship and Kathleen Walsh the Woodrow Wilson High School Scholarship. An agricultural scholarship was awarded to Julian Thayer. Mark Lerner was designated a James B. Conant Scholar. With the closing of these ceremonies came reflection upon past years, and the realization that these studies and this termination were but a beginning and a prep- aration for the long and great business of life. CLASS WILL EDWARD AMENTA leaves Mr. Akerly. SHARON ANDERSON regretfully leaves Mr. Youmans. HARLEY ATKINS leaves his position on Mr. Story’s baseball team to one of his new students. WAYNE AUGERI leaves Russ Billian’s and Steve Basiel’s absence record to anyone who can beat it. CHARLENE BASSO leaves three broken guide posts to the boys in wood shop. ANN BAUER leaves her two-and-a-half foot, natural blonde hair to the memory of the underclassmen. BETSY BAUER leaves a bent baton to next year’s majorettes. DIANE BEDNARZ leaves Mrs. Berten with another successful year of Hamlet. RUSSELL BILLIAN leaves a pair of red socks, like Mr. Gross wears, to anyone cool enough to wear them. PAUL BIRNER leaves Mr. Sullivan to the incoming classes. BEVERLY BITGOOD leaves the chem. lab, unharmed and unexploded, for some other jinxed chem. student. LYNN BLACK leaves much success to Wilson’s Sports Department in future years. JOHN BOARDMAN leaves a pair of brass knuckles to Mr. Youmans. BARBARA BOMBACI leaves Freddie to Peggy Adorno. DEBORAH BRANCIFORTE leaves her gym locker to her sister. PAT BRINDLE regretfully leaves Miss Blake’s last three periods of the day. RONALD BUCCILLI leaves the back row in Chorus to anyone qualified to sit there. CHRIS BUGAJ leaves the cafe lunches. LYNDA BURGESS leaves the Royal typewriter with the broken shift lock to her sister Sue. GARY CARDELLA leaves Mr. Youman’s gym class to some poor soul. MICHAEL CARTWRIGHT leaves Mr. Akasie some unfortunate incoming senior to educate. KATHLEEN CHASE leaves the presidency of the Future Teachers Club to some incoming senior in hope that she will have as much fun and success. JOE COMBE leaves Mrs. Levensalor a homeroom student who will arrive on time. JOHN COLELLA leaves Mr. Ackerly one free meal at the Italian Kitchen. DANIEL J. COLEMAN Jr. leaves the singing and cheering on the away buses to basketball games to John Vereen, Gwen Young, and Florence Warmsley. THOMAS CORVO leaves the short years of high school that mold the long years of life. HOLLY COSGROVE leaves Wilson still standing. TERRY CRESCIMANO leaves his calculus book for any future mathematical genius. MICHAEL CRETE leaves Mr. Montanile with his last losing season. DEBORAH D’ADDIO leaves June and Joanne Marshelek the girls’ room in hopes that they run it as well as the class of 1967. DANNY DANIELS leaves cliche counting to some unfortunate member of next year’s Humanities class. LINDA DELUCA leaves a uniform to another skinny majorette. DIANE DICKENSON leaves Miss Friedrichs to some fortunate senior next year. ROSE DIFIORE leaves Miss Blake her shorthand pads and pen. CHARLOTTE DORFLINGER leaves Wilson High with happy memories. STANLEY M. DRODZ leaves Wilson with Mr. Listro and his Business Law class. KENNETH FARACI leaves Mrs. Berten and A Tale of Two Cities reluctantly. PAMELA FARLEY leaves seventh period cafe study nice and quiet. ROSETTA FAZZINO leaves Mr. Gunther her coming sisters. ANNETTE FERLAND leaves Mr. Champagne’s “Gem of Wisdom” for the day. ANNA FERRERA leaves Mr. Listro his noisy class for next year. DEB FIUMECEL leaves peace and quiet to Mr. Listro in Typing II period 3. DONALD FONGEMIE leaves Mr. Pehota’s new Mustang to the juniors for next years scavenger hunt. THOMAS D. FRAYNE leaves his Spanish teacher to the students following the class of “67”. JANET GILLIS leaves the Margray room for next years circulation staff. THOMAS S. GIUFFRIDA leaves his large Calculus class (all two of them). DONA GOODMAN leaves Mr. Story her portable band-kazoo, Jew’s harp, harmonica and comb. JEANIE GOODREAU leaves the Practice Room to next year’s Melo-dees. JOHN GRASSI leaves Mr. Rosano’s period 4A study in peace. PATRICK GREEN leaves the 3rd cafe to Mr. Listro. FREDERICK GREENWELL leaves his alibies to future students. THOMAS GRELLA leaves his sympathy with Mr. Rosano’s future classes. BARBARA GROWER leaves the keys of the piano to future pianists of the choruses. JILL GUESS leaves the books, fun and teachers to Debbie Hall. JOHN HAMPTON leaves his brother Dave one used Chem. teacher in Room 6. DEBORAH HANLEY leaves a broken whistle. SHARON HAWES leaves the Home-Ec. room looking better. MICHELLE HAYES leaves hoping everyone happiness through life. JANET HEIZMAN leaves Mr. Youman’s statement, “You’ve gotta be tough,” to all his former students. WAYNE HENNESSEY leaves his traffic squad “seat” to somebody. LLOYD HUBBARD leaves his chemistry book to anyone who wants it. PHILLIP HUNTER leaves the coaches of Wilson with hustling athletes. GEORGE HURLBURT leaves third cafe to Mr. Listro. KEN JASK1EWICZ leaves a Tale of Two Cities to Mrs. Berten. KAREN JORDT leaves her white bucks for some worthy soul. 48 JEFFREY KABATZNICK leaves the “Margray” room to next year’s editor. KENNETH KALISH leaves his locker—the A-V room. ART KALITA leaves the football team with capable captains and the hope of an undefeated season. BEATRICE-MARIE KIDNEY leaves Mr. Listro a bottle of tranquilizers. JAMES KRENICKI leaves all his red ribbons and second place trophies. JOHN KUBAT leaves Mr. Youman’s gym classes. HERDEAN LAMAR leaves chemistry to any incoming senior and Moby Dick to the juniors. RICHARD LEE leaves chemistry to the incoming seniors. MARK LERNER leaves the passive periphrastic and hysteron proteron to Mrs. Levensalor. IRENE LINK leaves her banged-up locker and her Business Law class. WAYNE LOMBARDO leaves “history” to Mr. Story who knows more about it. WANDA LUTECKI leaves Miss Friedrichs her home furnishing book. RICHARD MACEACHERN leaves a cook book to the cafe with the title, 1001 Ways to Cook Spaghetti and Hamburg. KENNETH MAINE leaves his excellent record of not being tardy to class to Bob Gonzalez ’68. FRANK MARCHESE leaves his black low-cut sneakers to any-one who will wear them. CARL MARINO leaves Mr. Listro in peace. LUCIA MASTRANGELO leaves her unsuccessful business course. SUE MATTHIAS leaves her cafe table to the greedy sophomores. KAREN MAYER leaves her breakfast in the A-V room for anyone who gets to school late and hungry. DEPRESSLEY MCCAW JR. leaves Mr. Konchagulian a book of geometry. DONALD McCUTCHEON gladly leaves his seat in cafe to someone else. DAVE MEEHL leaves his “go-go” boots for any “cool” underclassman. JIM MILARDO leaves his bent locker door to Mr. Champagne’s homeroom. PHILLIP MISENTI leaves Denny to haul; and the weight room to Thomas B. SANDRA MISENTI leaves her chemistry book to some lucky incoming senior. 49 BARBARA MOLSKI leaves her Canterbury Tales book (all four pieces of it) to some industrious incoming senior to tape up. DEBORAH J. MURRAY leaves Miss Hyland her gym locker nice and clean. NANCY NEAG bequeaths her seat in humanities class to an enterprising junior. STANLEY NEUMANN leaves the Wesleyan computer to the I.B.M. repairman. STEPHEN NOSAL leaves all his drawings to Mr. Ackerley. PHILIP OLANDER leaves one toy horn to Mr. McCarthy. ELLEN PALUMBO leaves a repair kit to fix the leaky roof. BETTY ANN PARK leaves Mr. Akerley another senior girl to tease. ANN PASSINESE leaves Mr. Listro to some worthy law student. PAT PETROSKY leaves a school with no heat to all remaining classes. GLORIA PETRUCCELLI leaves her lunch trays for Diane to carry. CHRIS PETRUCK leaves her seat near the blower in Miss Facius’ room to someone with long underwear. CURTIS PIERCE leaves Mr. Gross’ silent hour to incoming seniors. ENRIQUE A. PORTUONDO leaves his gym locker to the next lucky senior. LESLIE PRINS leaves the swim team in pretty good shape. ROSANNE PRUE leaves the delicious cafe food. ROBERT POZZI leaves Thomas Grella and Harold Graves jointly owning and operating a farm. PATRICIA QUIRK leaves Mr. Akerley with another great senior homeroom with Mr. Akasie as his assistant. DAVID RACZKA leaves Mr. Pehota’s psychology on baseball. DONALD RAMSEY leaves his metal lathe to “hard working” John Oryell. MARLANE RANNO leaves Mr. Listro in peace and quiet. FRED RAU leaves a weight reducing menu for the fat juniors. MARYANN REBOT leaves the chemistry experiments for Mr. Straub. WARREN B. REED leaves one pair of red socks to Mr. Miller for future gym classes. DONALD RILEY JR. leaves his brothers. God bless this school. JOSEPH RIORDAN leaves indifferent to dust. PAUL ROBIDA JR. leaves the Wildcat band in good hands. PHYLIS M. ROBINSON leaves her torn shakers, megaphone, dirty sneaker, and headaches to next year’s cheerleader captain. KATHY ROSS leaves the Margray room to some unsuspecting senior. MIKE RUBINO leaves his parking stall for his bike. PAT RYBCZYK leaves Mr. Pehota regretfully. DENNIS SALUSTRO leaves the bird. LINDA SAMBOR leaves the other can of Kangaroo soup to next year’s Bio. II class. SANDRA SARDINA leaves Carol’s locker to herself. BARBARA SCHAEFER leaves the cloistered life to the underclassmen. EILEEN SCHMALTZ leaves chemistry to the other poor students. NOREEN SCHUFER leaves Kathy her perfect attendance record. SUSAN SHAPIRO leaves Mr. Gunther with no more Shapiros to come. BILL SHINGLETON leaves his handwriting to whomever can read it. KATHY SIECIENSKI leaves Mr. Listro and his masters. DEBORAH SIENNA leaves all the underclassmen to Mrs. Tucci. JEAN SIMPSON leaves her typewriter to some worthy incoming senior to bang on. JOHN SLOWIKOWSKI leaves Mr. Rosano and his trig, to the underclassmen. SOPHRONIA SMITH leaves, wishing all of you the best of luck. PAMELA SMITHWICK leaves the keys to her Volkswagen. DARLENE SOOBITSKY leaves her post to Mr. Akerley and Mr. Akasie. DONNA SPAMEN leaves Miss Smith in one piece. 50 GENE SPECYALSKI leaves Merry Mary to all future Biology students. CHRISTINE SPENCER leaves the chairs that snag nylons to all nylon wearers. FRED STOLLE leaves his paratrooper boots to Gary’s broken foot. LINNEA SWANSON leaves her job of bus driver to someone who is willing and capable. MARGIE SWANSON leaves all her chemistry problems behind. LOUIS SZYMKOWICZ leaves Mr. Gross a black leather jacket. DONNA TAYLOR leaves Mr. Jessen and Mr. Rosano in peace until another Taylor comes along. PETE TERMINE JR. leaves the remembrance of Mr. Akerley’s mechanical drawing class. JULIAN THAYER II leaves Mr. Gross to the incoming senior class. MARJORIE THIEBE leaves all her notes for Mr. Youmans to read. CAROLYN THOMPSON leaves Diane her typewriter. PETER THOMPSON leaves Coach Montanile with his last losing season. FRANK TOMLIN leaves track spikes to a swift incoming senior. STEPHEN TYLER leaves forestry to the lumberjacks. THERESA VICKERS leaves fond memories and the best of luck to incoming seniors. KENNETH WALLACE leaves his history marks to any worthy underclassman. KATHLEEN WALSH leaves gladly her P.O.D. outlines to some future senior. JOANNE WALTERS leaves chemistry to some fortunate incoming senior. BARBARA WAZ leaves peace and quiet to Mr. Listro. WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY leaves with the chip still on his shoulder. BRUCE WILSON leaves the holes in the ceiling of the school to be fixed. PAULANNE WINTER leaves her general’s sketching pencil to Ralph Child. LONNIE WOOLARD leaves Miss Smith a clock that will keep the correct time. GAIL WORONOFF leaves the Art room to someone else period 7. BETTY YARRINGTON leaves the swim team next year under the care of Lynn Daniels. GLORIA ZAREMBA leaves the Senior Ball art exam to next year’s art students. BILL ZAROLINSKI leaves the 7th period A.V. duty to some unlucky incoming senior. JOAN ZDANOWICZ leaves Wildcat hoops, posters, and football games. 51 WHO’S MOST SCIENTIFIC Barbara Molski Stan Neumann MOST OPTIMISTIC Ann Passinese Gary Cardella MOST PESSIMISTIC Joan Zdanowicz Carl Marino CLASS CLOWN Betty Ann Park Mike Cartwright MOST ARTISTIC Linda DeLuca Randy Smith BEST ALIBIER Mariane Ranno Tom Corvo CLASS DREAMER Pat Brindle Phil Martin MOST MUSICAL Linnea Swanson Reggie Hunter NOISIEST Bea Marie Kidney Wayne Hennessey QUIETEST Gail Hayn Lonnie Woolard MOST MISCHIEVOUS Rosannc Prue Fred Stolle WHO MOST COURTEOUS Chris Spencer MOST ATHLETIC Frank Tomlin Phylis Robinson Phil Hunter MOST ORIGINAL Dona Goodman John Beatman CLASS WIT Annette Ferland Dennis Salustro MOST VERSATILE Terry Vickers Art Kalita DID MOST FOR WILSON Carolyn Hughes Dan Daniels MOST INTELLECTUAL Debbie Siena Mark Lerner BEST ACTOR Eileen Schmaltz James Krenicki MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Debbie Hanley Bill Shingleton MOST ABSENTMINDED Rosetta Fazzino Stan Halibozek DO YOU REMEMBER • • • — the scavenger hunt? — the school lunches? — “The Omelette”? — the float for the Middletown-Wilson game? — the A.-V. field trip? — R.T.F.Q.? — the great cold water heating system? — Mr. Mack’s Bio II class—Friday 6th period? — Mr. Listro’s third cafe? — Wayne’s ice-cream stick collection? — when Donna, Jody, Paulanne and Gail walked into the Girls’ Sports Club dance? — Pep club posters in the hall ? — the Senior girl who had a crush on A.Z.? — period 4A gym classes? — the week that lunches went up to 40$; ? — all the Wildcat wins? — the time Mr. Listro was locked out of his own room? — when 2nd period Business Fundamentals class hid Mr. Listro’s erasers? — when the French Club nearly burned down Powder Hill? — cliches in Humanities class? — Mike, John and Fred and “Me and my shadow”? — when Linnea couldn’t find her car after the Wilson-Glaston- bury basketball game? — the support given to the swim team? SHAKESPEARE STRATFORD USA — Linda wearing shoes from two different pairs? — general emergencies in the Audio-Visual Aids Club? — the time the band council voted that Tom take trumpet lessons? — the day Les and Phil got a 10 on their lab experiment? — missing the delivery of Mr. Otfinoski’s papers? — certain people falling down the slippery steps at the Jr. High? — Mrs. White? — student teachers? — Girls—No sandals?!! ? — the Junior Prom, when Gary ordered Turkey a’ la Floor at dinner? — the “Honeymooners”? 54 — Stratford trips? — the football game at Barbara’s house? — Mr. Story’s puns? — when Wilson got bigger headlines in the Press Than Middle- town? — when Fred wore combat boots to school? — the Wilson dances? — the crowded lunch lines? — the night of the Senior Frolic? — how Frank Tomlin and Theresa Vickers fought in homeroom every morning? — the Spring Musical concert on May 25th, 1966? — the number of times Don Riley “wasn’t” sick? — the “Green Valient”? — when Sophronia Smith fell out of her chair in 7th period typing class? — Petri dishes, Kathy? — the 70, 80, and 90 words a minute in Miss Blake’s 5th period stenography class? — Majorette practice in the breezeways? — “Smilely”? — all of Rosanne’s falls in the halls? — when Margie kept losing her shoes in gym? — what happened to the McDonald’s garbage can after the scavenger hunt? — the Psychedelic light show in the A.V. room? — Mr. Akerley’s mechanical drawing classes? — the homeroom periods in Room 36? — Fred Rau’s recitation of the “Knight’s Tale” for Karen Mayer? — the M.H.S. basketball game that we won by one point? — “Candid camera” in the girl’s locker room? — the aches and pains after exercises in gym? — Art’s raffle tickets? — when we were Sophomores? — John Beatman taking pictures in the boys’ room? — when Phylis R. fell flat on her face while playing basketball? — when Betty-Ann P. did the soft-shoe in 2nd cafe? — when Warren Reed lost his surfer’s helmet? — the drawings on the desks and bookcovers? — “SCOPE” in the Home Ec. room? — stimulated discussions? — where our five snow days went? — hardworking Bio. II class? — the mascot? 55 — when there wasn’t wood for the fire at the Middletown-Wilson Pep Rally? — the boys’ locker room after practice? — Crow—Four, Neg. 2? — any year that there wasn’t a P.M. room? — “US” the “crazy” Senior class? — our first day at the Senior High? — the time Mr. Akerley chased Pete Termine up the corridor? — the Chemistry Tests?!? — the first touchdown in the 1%6 M.H.S. vs. W.W. football game? — when Wilson beat Middletown in football? ! ? — when Mr. Youmans was substitute gym teacher for Mr. — refreshments in the A.V. room? Miller? — the day Enrique Portuondo got pushed in the locker by the cafe? — the Ouija Board in Mr. Youman’s 7th period U.S. History class? — our Sophomore picnic? — the skits for the M.H.S. vs. W.W. games? — when the dog walked into the girl’s room? — the cold water in the girl’s shower room? — “Beatlemania”? — Miss Rau’s Junior English class? — NO HEAT!? — the Senior girls vs the Senior boys tackle football games? — Miss Hyland’s sneakers in the girl’s room? — when in 1965, as Sophomores, we had to bring in bottles to collect extra money for our class Treasury? — dress code? 56 — swapping clothes for Saga pictures? — Gary’s injured foot? — when Mrs. Levensalor stood on a chair and still couldn’t reach Phil Needle’s writing on the board? — Mr. Youman’s, “You gotta be tough!”? — when Mr. Rosano gave a test he didn’t have to curve? — Beatle hair cuts? — Mr. Listro’s 4A Business Law class? — the door mats we took in the scavenger hunt? — the day Tom Corvo wasn’t late for homeroom? — when the Cross-Country team beat Midldetown 54-20? — when the Latin students got caught with the answers in their Latin books? — Jean and Sue—the ambulance rides to school? — the two lopsided girls who attended the Senior Frolic? — the great broadcast system? — late buses? — our great choruses? — “No Girls’ Sports Club”? — Wayne’s fishing boots? — Joe Venuti? — when Miss Smith forgot her shoes? — the Ram’s Horn? — our first snow day since 9th grade? — the “Blizzard of 1967”? — still “10 or 2 for 25 ? — Midyears? — Gym-nasium radio show'? — “Toots”? — Latin III trots? — Mr. Champagne’s “gems of wisdom”? — Mr. Story’s Viet-Cong manholes? — Dona’s Kazoo band? — Mr. Otfinoski’s return? — the Auto Safety Lecture? — the numerous posters at the Middletown-Wilson game? — College Boards? — distribution of the Margray? — getting measured for caps and gowns? — Community College? — being out of the building at 3:00 P.M.? — Mr. Pehota vs. Linda? — our skating student teacher? — “Can’t you Seniors count? Two at a table”? — Karen’s restful hours? — “Mother”? — the Pep Band at basketball games? — the Middletown pep assembly?? — the Majorette routines? — the talent show? — the Brad Davis Hootenanny ? — the Service Squad? — A.V. parties? — Nervous Novak? 57 — pep rallies? — Station W.W.H.S.? — the great support shown the swim team? — the Freshmen in mini-skirts? — Renaults vs. V.W.s? — Drosophila? — the flag at the M.H.S.-Wilson football game? — the French Club’s trip to Quebec? — the fire drill in January? — when Linnea hit the school bus? — the lost contact lens at the Alumni game? — the speedy service at the Farm Shop? — the card party of 1966? — Parent’s Day? — Mrs. McGuire’s English classes? — the bus drivers? — Pancho? — parking at the Junior High? — when Ken Kalish couldn’t talk? — Jim Krenicki’s rocket launchings? — class pictures? — the lucky photography staff? — shutter bugs? — Les, Ann, and the Biology book? — Leslie’s shoes? — the Latin club banquets? — square dancing at the Junior High? — the day John G. put out the candles on the cake in cafe with a fire extinguisher? — “Surfer’s Dream”? — “Santa’s Toyland”? — the fog for the Girls’ sports Club dance? — John Gemma playing Santa Claus? — “Olde New England Sleighride”? — the two two legged horses on the Junior prom mural? — the bus rides to away games? — the boy’s locker room decorated in orange and black? — Saga meetings? — boys who attend all three cafes? — teachers who wear red socks? — the After-Exams dance? — college representatives? 58 — Leslie’s “third” in the State Meet? — school spirit? — Chemistry experiments? — films in Mr. Mac’s room? — the Senior teams in Girls’ Sports Club? — computer classes at Wesleyan? — the day the Seniors lost to the Juniors in Volleyball? — dissecting in Biology? — Mr. Gross and his Ducati? — the day the green door in the gym couldn’t open? — practicing for graduation? — Frank M.’s black turtleneck shirt? — “Mortimer Snerd”? — the bagpipes at the scavenger hunt? — “I don’t believe it”? — Mr. Mac’s belt? — when the language lab was working? — “Linear, what the equation!”? — the night we played war at John’s house? — the ’62 Gold Convertible Rambler? — the cook at Colemans? — Whip, Maroon, and Tweed? —■_ “fishnet stockings”? — saddle oxfords? — granny dresses? — winning our first three basketball games and then being stopped by Pulaski? — getting a P.M. for being late 3 times in a month? — Lord Jim and Death of a Salesman? — applying to colleges? — going to Stratford and seeing Shakespearean Plays? — the night Middletown High clobbered Wilson in basketball 66-50? — the rumor about drafting women? — the ABC Club? — the day four of us went to West Virginia? — the weekend at Hammonassett? — “Valentine”? — Mr. Pehota coaching basketball? — how Mr. Youmans always blamed his wife for typing errors on his tests? — Sargeant Pike? — Mr. McCarthy’s “spiffy-diffy” meat wagon? — our Senior Ball? — GRADUATION!!!!? — helping a teacher to do homework? 59 The STUDENT COUNCIL is the legislative branch of the Student Association. Each homeroom has one representative. This year the Council directed a drive to send Care packages to Vietnam, formed a committee to do research on various systems for an honor roll, polled the students concerning a dress code and brought the suggested changes before the administration. The council also sponsored buses to away athletic contests, a talent show for the benefit of the March of Dimes and various social events. Officers included Dan Daniels, president; Debbie Hanley, secretary; Harry Dicker- son, treasurer; and Reggie Hunter, director of the Advisory Board. Mr. Charles Youmans and Mr. Rodney W. Story were advisors. The SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE functioned efficiently under the following officers: Carolyn Hughes, chairman; Jeff Kabatznick, treasurer; Ann Passinese, secretary; and Peggy Adorno, “Little Store” keeper. Mrs. Gertrude McGuire was faculty advisor. 64 The SERVICE SQUAD is an organization consisting of a group of students who help to keep school discipline and pride intact by monitoring the school corridors between classes and by directing the flow of student traffic. The 1967 Service Squad was especially useful because of the addition of a Freshman class which increased the number of students at Wilson this year. Mr. Carl Otfinoski was faculty advisor. The ADVISORY BOARD is the judicial branch of student government. Its purpose is to establish and maintain co-operation and supervision in certain areas of school citizenship. The officers were Reggie Hunter, director; Robert Mantie, director pro-tempore; Les Prins, prosecutor; and Gail Stevenson, secretary. Mr. William Saunders served as advisor. 65 CLASS OF 1968 OFFICERS Jack Beckley President Cindy Warner Vice-president Marie Maltese Secretary Ernie Marcoux Treasurer CLASS OF 1969 OFFICERS Mike Cubeta President Diane Gallitto Vice-president Jill Merriam Secretary Sue Kronenberger Treasurer 66 The NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is an organization whose members are selected by the students and faculty. Its purpose is to give qualified students an opportunity to show service and leadership, to develop sound character, and to encourage good scholarship. The officers for the 1966-1967 school year were Dennis Miller, president; Robert Mantie, ice-president; Colleen Fitzpatrick, secretary; and Stan Neumann, treasurer. Mrs. Gertrude McGuire served as faculty advisor. Membership in the NATIONAL ATHLETIC SCHOL- ARSHIP SOCIETY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS is limited to those boys earning an athletic letter, whose academic average for three consecutive semesters is equal to or higher than the general average of their school and who have exemplified the highest type of citizenship and sportsmanship. Members this year in- cluded Dan Daniels, Art Kalita, Jim Krenicki, William Svihovec, William Scionti, Raymond Seagrave, Thomas Corvo, Gary Cardella, Harley Atkins, Dennis Miller, Donald McCutcheon, Robert Mantie, Jeffrey Kabatz- nick, Les Prins, John Grassi, and Dennis Salustro. 67 The AUDIO-VISUAL CLUB is responsible for projectors, films, and sound equipment used in classes and assemblies. The annual A-V trip was held in April. This year the officers were Stan Neumann, president; Harley Atkins and Phil Olander, vice-presidents; Pam Smithwick, secre- tary; and Steve Begg, treasurer. Mr. Eugene Mc- Carthy was faculty advisor. The PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB is a subdivision of the Audio-Visual Club and also aids the Margray, the school newspaper. The officers this year were Les Prins, president; Pam Smithwick, vice-president; and Ann Bauer, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Eugene Mc- Carthy was the faculty advisor. 68 The MARGRAY, Wilson’s newspaper, distributed monthly issues to the student body by subscription and single-copy sales. Headed by Jeffrey Kabatznick, editor-in- chief and Nancy Neag, managing editor, the Margray featured articles concerning interesting news in and around Wilson, spotlights on various students, teachers, and activities, and literary sidelights created by the students. The staff sold soda at all home football and basketball games to add to the income from sales and advertising. Assisting in the production of the paper were Barbara Grower, news editor; Mark Lerner, feature editor; and Dan Daniels and Art Kalita, (sports editors). Mr. Richard Rudis served as advisor throughout the year. The MARGRAY COUNCIL, which consisted of all editors of the Margray, met once a month. These meetings served as the or- ganizational and instructional gathering for the staff of the newspaper. 69 The purpose of the LATIN CLUB is to create and perpetuate an interest in the Latin language and culture. The club is open to all students who are taking or who have.completed Latin II. During the year the students engaged in various activities which help them to appreciate the language, literature and customs of ancient Rome. In the spring the members of the club, dressed in togas, attended their annual banquet. The Latin Club strives to follow closely Roman customs and make this affair as authentic as possible. Officers were Nancy Neag, president; Ralph Child, vice-president; Debbie Hanley, secretary; Kathy Suave, treasurer; and Gail Stevenson, representative to Junior Classical League. Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor was the faculty advisor. 70 THE JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The purpose of LE CERCLE FRANCAIS is to promote interest in France and the French lan- guage. The year’s activities, which also included films, singing, a Christmas party, and service projects, were highlighted by a four day trip to Quebec during the February vacation. Officers this year were Dona Goodman, pres- ident; Kathy Ross, vice-president; Karen Mayer, secretary; Carol Rys, treasurer; and Betsy Bauer, social chairman. Mr. Maurice Rainville was the faculty advisor. The purpose of the MATH CLUB is to introduce the various facets of mathematics to interested students by having outside speakers and courses. During the fall and winter months the seniors in the Math Club, with the co- operation and facilities of Wesleyan Uni- versity, participated in a computer tech- nology course. The officers were Bill Shingleton, pres- ident; Lou Szymkowicz, vice-president; and Ann Bauer, secretary. Mrs. Jean Smith was faculty advisor. 71 This year the FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB obtained a national charter. The officers were Kathy Chase, president; Barbara Grower, vice-president; Gail Hayn, secretary; Pam Smithwick, treasurer; and Bev Bitgood, chairman of programming committee. Miss Louise Facius was faculty advisor. MATTABESET CHAPTER The officers of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA were Dana Smith, president; Eileen Schmaltz, vice-president; Lawrence Lowe, secretary; Mark Maynard, treasurer; Richard Smollen, reporter and Cliff Skinner, sentinel. The annual Agricultural Show was held in the spring to show the kind of activities of the Vocational Agriculture Department. 72 The LIBRARY CLUB consists of students who have volunteered their services to help in any way possible to make the library more useful. Members this year were Robin Weiss, Janine LeCompte, Diane Pacholski, Michael Lohneiss, and Tom Grella. The CHESS CLUB which was organized in 1966, permits students who enjoy chess to play the game more often. The Wilson Chess Club, under the advisor- ship of Mrs. Capen, participated in matches with the clubs of nearby schools. The officers were Paul Edel- berg, president; Bill Zarolinski, vice-president; Richard Kabel, secretary; and Gilbert Rogers, treasurer. The officers of the FUTURE NURSES CLUB were Ann Bauer, president; Bonny Fortin, vice-president; Charolette Zwingman, secretary; and Beverly Fortin, treasurer. Under the leadership of Mrs. Mary Johnson, the school nurse, the club helped at the bloodmobile at Wilson. The WILDCAT BAND, under the direction of Mr. Bruce Schmottlach, played at football games, pep assemblies and in parades. It presented many outside concerts at schools such as Mercy, Vinal Technical, Middletown High, and an exchange con- cert with Putnam High. The high point of the year was the half-time performance at the MHS-WWHS football contest. The PEP BAND, consisting of twenty-three musicians under the direction of Mr. Bruce Schmottlach, played at all home basketball games. Performing during intermissions and half times, they raised the spirit of the home crowds. Appear- ing during the MHS-WWHS basketball series, they were one of the first musical groups allowed to play in the Wesleyan Cage. 74 The GIRLS’ CHOIR, which consisted of thirty- four junior girls, performed at the Annual Christ- mas program and for the Parents Club. Several of the girls in the choir auditioned for the All-State Chorus. The officers were Gwendolyn Young, chairman, and Marie Maltese, vice-chairman. The group was under the direction of Frederick A. Johnson. Barbara Grower was the accompanist. The CHORAL COUNCIL consists of repre- sentatives from each choral group. Its function is to coordinate the activities and programs of all choral groups. The officers were Gwendolyn Young, pres- ident; Reggie Hunter, vice-president; Marie Maltese, secretary; and Joyce Goldberg, trea- surer. 76 The JUNIOR-SENIOR-MIXED CHORUS under the direction of Mr. Frederick Johnson consisted of approximately sixty five boys and girls. They participated in several choral programs throughout the year including a Christmas Assembly, an exchange-concert with Middletown High School, and the annual Spring Concert. This year, in addi- tion to having members participating in the All- State Chorus and the Central Northwestern Divi- sional Chorus, we were honored to have Reggie Hunter selected to participate in the All-Eastern Divisional Chorus. The officers were Linnea Swan- son, chairman; Phil Hunter, vice-chairman; and Jeanie Goodreau and Reggie Hunter, representa- tives. The accompanist was Jeanie Goodreau. The KEYNOTES are a group of ten boys selected from the Junior-Senior mixed chorus. This year the Keynotes were Phil Hunter, Reggie Hunter, Paul Robida, Danny Coleman, Lonnie Woolard, Mike Crete, Phil Misenti, Sal D’Amico, Sal Mi- lardo and Ken Heckart. They performed at various school functions and sang such songs as “Amen”, “Green Berets” and “Jamaica Farewell.” The MELO-DEES, a group of fourteen girls who were selected from the choruses, participated in all the usual choral programs along with the choruses. They also performed for other outside organiza- tions. The Melo-Dees for this year were Carolyn Hughes, Chris Spencer, Darlene Soobitsky, Eileen Wade, Barbara Bombaci, Linnea Swanson, Sue Matthias, Cindy Czapiga, Pam Hall, Linda Talley, Anne Wood, and Gail Combe. Jeanie Goodreau and Barbara Grower were the accompanists. 77 The FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE CHORUS consisted of approximately eighty members. Joyce Goldberg, head chairman, was assisted this year by Lori Heinrich, vice-chairman and Karen McGann and Liz Heppenstall, representatives. The choir improved greatly since September, and almost, all of its members will be back singing again next year. Mr. Johnson was choir director. The purpose of the FOLK CLUB is to give more students an opportunity to sing and to play, and to promote musical enthusiasm. Under the leadership of Miss Joanne Rau the group has had many enjoyable sessions. This club, which was newly organized last year, has no officers. The club invites all students to participate; even if they can’t carry a tune or play the guitar. 78 The FOREIGN EXCHANGE CLUB, under the direction of Mrs. Jean Smith, chose the following officers: Donna Goodman and Peggy Broekel, co-chairmen; Ralph Child, treasurer; Lisa Holroyd, secretary, and Susan Shapiro, representative to the adult chapter. Money used to send Wilson students, Eileen Schmaltz and Bill Svihovec, abroad in 1966 was raised by the sale of hot dogs at home football games and the sale of Friendship Bonds at the polling places on election day. 79 This year’s DRAMA CLUB was under the able leadership of Donna Goodman, president; Linda Sambor, vice-president and Leslie Prins, secretary-treasurer. This year the club produced Joseph Kesselring’s three act play Arsenic and Old Lace. SAGA STAFF Editors in Chief Jean Simpson Phil Olander Chris Spencer Ann Bauer Janet Gillis Business Manager Colleen Fitzpatrick Paul Robida Diane Dickinson Copywriters Distribution Staff Barbara Grower Beverly Bitgood Gail Hayn Kathy Chase Mark Lerner Nancy Hart Chris Petruck Mary Lichtenberg Margie Swanson Eileen Schmalz Photography Staff Theresa Vickers Stan Neumann Dan Perry Pam Smithwick Annette Ferland Les Prins Lou Szymkowicz Sports Editors Underclass sales Boys—Terry Crescimanno Barbara Bombaci Girls—Linda Sambor Advertising Staff Art Staff Gary Cardella Linda DeLuca Carolyn Hughes Donna Spaman Ray Seagrave James Krenicki (Faculty Cartoon) Fred Stolle Typing Staff Sue Shapiro Lynda Burgess Linnea Swanson Kathy Siecienski 80 The PEP CLUB was chiefly concerned with maintaining and building school spirit. The club consisted of students who wished to work with the cheerleaders and majorettes in promoting good sportsmanship. The members made many posters and helped with the making of the float for the City Series. Joan Zdanowicz was president; Ann Bauer, vice- president; Donna Taylor, secretary; Carol Legassey, junior secretary; Marjorie Greer, sophomore secre- tary and Barbara Fiderio, freshman secretary. Mrs. Flora Tucci served as faculty advisor. 81 —— s • % • • • FOOTBALL 1966 Co-captains Pete Thompson and Art Kalita headed a team that made a good showing although it was continually plagued by injuries. The 1966 Wildcats’ final record was 3-4-2, and 3-2-1 in the C.V.C. The opener was a loss to powerful Maloney of Meriden, 32-8. A week later the Cats came from behind late in the game to defeat Plainville 14-12. The third game saw Wilson and Crosby tie 6-6. Losses to Northwest Catholic, a new opponent, and Southington 38-6, were followed by an overwhelming victory over Newington. Both the offensive and defensive units were at their best as many players starred in a 36-6 romp. It was the highest total for Wilson in several years. The Wildcats notched their second victory in a row by defeating Rockville, another new opponent, 6-0. A 12-12 tie with Windsor came the next week. The Cat’s final game was against unbeaten Middletown. Wilson students showed their great support by building a large float in the form of a wildcat flattening a tiger. The Cats drew first blood, but the final was Middletown 30, Wilson 6. At the post-season banquet, Co-captains Kalita and Thompson received their three year awards. Jesse Bonner, Fred Stolle, John Colella, Wayne Hennessey, and Don Riley got their two year awards. Phil Hunter (who intercepted ten passes), Tom Corvo, Charlie Harding, Bob Mantie, Phil Martin (who became starting quarterback in midseason), Bill Scionti, and Don McCutcheon won their letters. All are seniors. In addition, Art Kalita received the William Gatlin award for the scholar athlete, and Jesse Bonner received the Albert Leary award for being the most improved player. Reggie Hunter, who did the play by play, and Frank Tomlin, who operated the electric scoreboard at all home games also played an important part in the 1966 Wilson Wildcat football season. 84 34 f£,LinTsri33 | 7V 7 'S lLDCftTt Wildcat, gfe-jiiLDCfl u 4 2 ' i -fllLDCAT: L14 in 3 2 HlDCATc SO 1 BASKETBALL 1966-1967 The Wilson Wildcat basketball team posted an 8-10 record during an unusual season. The Cats easily won their first three games: 69-39 over Plainville, 87-53 against Hall, and 81-77 against Rockvile. A close 69-66 loss at Pulaski was followed by a 62-40 trouncing of Windsor. The Alumni game was won by the old grads, 58-57 in overtime. Two close losses to Glastonbury 79-72 and Pulaski 79-64, preceded a 59-47 victory over Newington. Southington upended Wilson 77-52, but then the Cats put together another fine three game winning streak. Windsor succumbed 63-47, Plainville again fell 76-60, and Glastonbury was defeated 63-59. The first game against Middletown was much closer than the final score indicates. Wilson kept close to City High throughout the game being down 29-26 at the half and 50-45 midway in the fourth quarter. The final was Middletown 65 Wilson 51. They dropped the next two games, 71-68 to Newington and 78-54, to Southington. The Cats then scored 70 points in each of their next two games, but Rockville 74-70, and William Hall 73-70, won. Facing a larger Middletown High team that lost only one regular season game, Coach Sullivan’s team slowed down the pace and held the usually high scoring Tigers to 57 points, their lowest total all season. The Cats scored 44. The Wildcats were led by Frank Marchese, their talented floor general, speedy Phil Hunter, hustling Gary Cardella, and Dennis Miller and Pete Thompson, two big players who came into their own in the latter part of the season. Juniors John Termine and Tony Perkins and sophomore Spike Moody added greatly to the team’s success. Bill Willoughby and Frank Oliver made large contributions before they left the squad. 85 CROSS COUNTRY 1966 The 1966 Wildcats, under new coach Richard Rudis, and led by Captain. John Grassi, possessed the three important characteristics of strength, stamina, and determination for this grueling sport. The Wilson harriers lost their first meet at Cromwell, 15-33. Rockville beat the Cats 18-37, and then C.V.C. champs Newington won. Coach Rudis’ men registered their first victory at Southington, 23-35. A close loss at Glastonbury was followed by two more to Plainville and Windsor. Then the spirited Wildcats completely annihilated Middle- town 20-54, as eight out of the first ten runners wore maroon and gray. A postscript to the season was the C.V.C. meet at C.C.S.C. the Cats finished fourth behind Newington, Windsor, and Plainville, and ahead of Rockville, Glastonbury, Southington, and Middletown. Captain John Grassi was outstanding in all the meets, and led a fine group of runners, including seniors Ray Seagrave, Jeff Kabatznick, Dan Daniels, Bill Shingleton, Julian Thayer, Jim Krenicki, and Terry Crescimanno; juniors John Oryell, Mark Brand, George Baldwin, Brad Sellew, Ralph Child, and Cliff Moore, sophomores Wade Brunelle and Doug Burbank, and freshman Greg Warner. Skip Haffner was team manager. SWIMMING 1966-1967 The 1966-67 Wildcat swimming team was the most successful in the sport’s existence at Wilson. It should be noted that the Aqua-Cats swam in the Capital District Conference against many larger teams. Wilson defeated North Haven, E. 0. Smith, Weaver, and Plainville. Losses came from Hartford Public, Fitch, New London, Norwich Free Acad- emy, Buckley, Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern, Maloney, Platt, William Hall, and Middletown. Individual performers were led by Co-captains Les Prins and Dan Daniels. Diver Les was unbeaten in dual meets and set a Wilson record by garnering 203 diving points in one meet. A fine 288 point performance in the State Meet gave Les third, only ten points behind the first place finisher. Dan Daniels mastered all the strokes and performed well in the 200 and 400 yard freestyle, individual med- ley, and freestyle relay team. The senior trio of Harley Atkins, Fred Rau, and Don Riley was highly successful in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle sprints. Harley had a record 26 second time in the 50. Jim Krenicki was another all around swimmer, com- peting in the individual medley, backstroke, and any other event Coach Gunther asked him to enter. Lloyd Hubbard swam the breaststroke and had a spot on the medley relay team. Many underclassmen turned in fine performances, including next year’s captains, George Baldwin and Sal D’Amico. 86 TRACK 1966 TRACK 1967 Co-Captains Ray Seagrave and Frank Tomlin led the 1967 track team to a successful 6-2 CVC championship season. The Wildcats defeated Bristol Central, Plainville, Southington, Newington, Weth- ersfield and Middletown, and lost to Bristol Eastern and CVC co-champion Glastonbury. The high point of the season was the meet with arch rival Middle- town High School. The Wildcats chewed up the Tigers, taking 12 of 14 firsts and almost everything else, mauling Middletown 91-31. Top point getters who also performed well in the CVC and State meets included Co-captains Tomlin and Seagrave, also Phil Hunter, Ken Heckart and Pete Champagne. At the post season banquet Frank Tomlin received his three year award. Two year awards went to seniors Ray Seagrave, Phil Hunter, and Fred Stolle, juniors Ken Heckart, Pete Champagne, Dennis Gleeson and Brad Sellew. Seniors Dan Ramsey, Gary Cardella, Jeff Katatznick, juniors Ed Compe, Len Eurto, Dave Hampton, Bill Gallitto and sopho- mores John Vechitto and Doug Burbank won letters. Don McCutcheon, Bill Vechitto and Bill Scionti re- ceived their 1967 numerals. Frank Tomlin and Art Kalita were winners of the ’66-67 Scholar Athlete Awards. CVC J j CITY •CHAMPIONS 1967 BASEBALL 1966 BASEBALL 1967 The Wildcats finished the 1967 baseball season with an 8-7 record, having defeated Middletown (13-2), A. I. Prince (25-1), Plainville twice (5-1, 5-1), Rockville (4-3), Glastonbury twice (2-1, 3-0) and Windsor (3-2). Defeats came from Bloomfield (9-8), Rockville (6-5), Newington twice (8-7, 5-3), Southington (8-5), Windsor (7-1), and Middletown in ten innings (10-9). Down by 9-3 going into the ninth in- ning of the first M.H.S. game, Wilson gave the fans an exciting run scoring exhibi- tion by tallying six times to knot the score and force the game into extra innings. At Palmer Field for the second game, the Cats showed which was the superior team by taking an early lead and continuing to add points, including a five run ninth inning, overwhelming the Tigers 13-2. At the awards banquet Co-captains Harley Atkins and Dennis Miller, and also Frank Marchese, Bruce Wilson and Dave Raczka received 2-year awards. Seniors Paul Robida and Reggie Hunter, and Juniors Sal D’Amico, Craig Lundell and Tony Vasilion won letters. The Scholar Athlete Awards went to Bruce Wilson and Dennis Miller. Frank Marchese won the Coaches Award jacket. 89 90 The GIRLS’ SPORTS CLUB BOARD consisted of officers of the club and the presidents of the affiliated clubs. As president they had Carolyn Hughes; Cheryl Mornhineway, vice-president; Donna Tay- lor, secretary; Peggy Brockel, treasurer; and Sue Westerberg, Florence Warmsley and Gail Stevenson, representatives to Student Council. Miss Ann Hyland and Miss Joanne Blake were faculty advisors. The board carefully planned and presented the dance, “Santa’s Toyland”, and the annual banquet, which was held in June. 91 The LEADERS’ CLUB admits girls who have maintained a B or better average in physical education. The 6th annual leaders’ club picnic was held in June. The BASKETBALL CLUB proved to be one of the most popular clubs at Wilson, with Janet Erickson acting as president and Carol Legassey, secretary. Interclass competition was held on Fridays with the juniors emerging as victors. 92 The BADMINTON CLUB officers this year were Kathy Sauve, president and Peggy Adorno, secretary. The season began in the winter and continued until the beginning of spring. With singles and doubles eliminations the club was kept quite busy. At the annual sports banquet in June, the tournament winners received trophies. The TENNIS CLUB, this year met after school on Tuesday. All members took part in interclass competition. The officers elected were Linnea Swanson, president; and Sue Westerberg, secretary. Miss Ann Hyland was club supervisor. 93 This year proved to be very successful for the members of the VOLLEYBALL CLUB. Keen competition was seen among the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, with the juniors emerging as the triumphant victors. The club president was Phylis Robinson. Gwen Young was chosen secretary. The SOFTBALL CLUB, a very popular division of Girls’ Sports Club, at Wilson met after school during the spring. Members of the freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes competed in interclass competition. Lisa Holroyd was elected president and Kathy Tuttle, secretary. The numerals of the class winning the most games were engraved on the softball trophy in the school hallway. 94 The BOWLING CLUB, the smallest division in the Girls’ Sports Club, bowled at Giletti’s Bowl-a-drome. Holding office this year were Marie Maltese, president and Gail Combe, secretary. Several girls became members of the Hundreds Club. To be eligible for this club, a girl must score one hundred or over in bowling. The club advisor was Mrs. Lena Smith. The CHEERLEADERS, under the capable leader- ship of Phylis Robinson and Eileen Schmalz, aroused the spirit of the student body throughout all of the school year. These girls faithfully served at all games, rallies, and pep assemblies. Other members included Diane Griffith, Cynthia Warner, Maria Maltese, Kathy Tuttle, Anna Carta, Gail Combe, Valerie Vecchitto and Janet Erickson. The girls, along with their faculty advisor Miss Ann Hyland, did a commendable job. The MAJORETTES, capably led by Head- majorette Debbie Hanley and her assistant Nancy Neag, twirled and marched at all the pep assemblies, home basketball games and home football games. Leading the majorettes as president was Chris Petruck; Pam Smithwick, vice-president; Carolyn Hughes, secretary; Rosanne Prue, treasurer; and Cheryl Mornhineway as representative to Majorette Council. Miss Joanne Blake was the faculty advisor. During the fall, the majorettes, in cooperation with the cheerleaders, sponsored the “Shaker Shuffle”, the first successful dance of the school year. The tragic hero is . . Let’s nip it in the bud.” “It’s reheatable!” 98 “It’s in Thrall and Hibbard.” “Those sophomores are driving me ragged.” “This article in MAD is good. (Chuckle, Chuckle)” “Make an appointment.’ ‘Get out of here, Neumann!! ‘Ha, Ha, you’re wrong.’ “I told you Tom, minus 10.’ ‘So you got lucky on one.’ 99 •rs . , HAPPINESS IS not having to change for gym. clean fingernails. a receding hairline. using Macleans’s. a bowl of borsch. easy band practice. 102 HAPPINESS IS a stimulated A.V. meeting. knowing the difference. 103 u oj; VAN KENNENJ66 You buy better when you buy at Sears Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back 1 RIVERVIEW CENTER MIDDLETOWN PHONE 347-6911 Remember this. . . . 273 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN COAL OIL CO. BURNERS BOILERS STOKERS Service . . . 325 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN Tel.: 347-1440 Compliments of SEAGRAVE FILLING STATION 117 EAST MAIN ST. Phone: DI 6-9879 Middletown, Conn. Compliments of RUSSO'S DELICATESSEN “Quality above all” 1871 2 east MAIN STREET ________MIDDLETOWN, CONN._______ Compliments of TEICHMAN'S FABRIC CENTER 174 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 346-8057 JAMES D. YOUNG, INC. 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