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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1968 volume:

W:'‘ zm } 9 009909 VH � i • ftotoo W� tCUOOi «■iff 1 1 B-l 1 } 1_j '_J m fip Sgg H r . 3 Dedication We dedicate our Saga of 1968 to a man who has given years of service to Woodrow Wilson High School and its stu- dents. He served as teacher and vice principal for sixteen years, becoming principal in 1952. He retired from the principal- ship this past year. We are grateful to MR. CHAUNCF.Y J. COPELAND for his efforts on our behalf and wish him well in his retirement. To the Class of 1968: I welcome this opportunity to extend to each of you my heartiest congratulations and sincerest best wishes. It has been a privilege to have been able to play a role in your education and a pleasure to have been associated with you. I’m sure that your future will be as bright as your potential ability indicates that it will be. Sincerely, C. M. GREEN Superintendent of Schools To the Class of 1968: May I congratulate you on your graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School. It gives me a great deal of pleasure and pride to be able to deliver a message of this type for the first time. I hope you will look upon this period as a beginning for you, a chance to determine how you can make the greatest possible contribution to your fellow man. I call to your attention a man you may use as a model. Mr. Chauncey J. Copeland spent all of his years at Woodrow Wilson contributing to the welfare of others. He faced many problems each day and most of them were those of his students and faculty. To the solution of these problems he applied wisdom, understanding, and a deep con- cern for people. Emulate him when you face difficult decisions and you will be making a good start. Try to serve as he served. Again, I offer my congratulations and best wishes for happiness in the future. Sincerely, JAMES M. SULLIVAN Principal 5 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Mrs. Eleanor Ruimerman, Mrs. Lauretta Carlson, Mrs. Mary DiStefano, Mr. James Sullivan, Mr. Edward Pehota. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mr. Bruce Schmottlach, Mr. Fred- erick Johnson. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Miss Anne Hyland, Mr. Milton Miller. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Mr. Frank Tarallo, Mrs. Ann Grossman, Mr. Joseph Puchol-Salva, Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor, Mr. Maurice Rainville, Mrs. Flora Tucci. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. Carl Otfinoski, Mr. Roderick Story, Mr. William Saunders, Mr. Frank Champagne, Mr. Charles Youmans. SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Mary Johnson MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. Edward Konchagulian, Mr. John Basinger, Mrs. Elizabeth Liedke, Mrs. Lois Wilcox, Mrs. Elinor Capen, Mrs. Marion Mahoney, Mr. Joseph Rosano. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Mr. John Rioux, Mr. Philip Web- ber, Miss Joanne Blake, Mrs. Nana- Con iff. 6 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss Alice Cornish, Mr. Henry Hiller. ART DEPARTMENT Mrs. Ardith Dunlap, Mr. John Myjak. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Judith Pehota, Mrs. Augusta Kunze, Miss Lucy Harring- ton, Mr. Anthony Carbo. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Miss Thelma Friedrich, Miss Elizabeth Jacques. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mrs. Elizabeth Berten, Mr. Richard Rudis, Mr. Warren Jessen, Mr. John Harwood, Miss Madelyn Smith, Mrs. Gertrude McGuire, Miss Louise Facius, Miss Barbara Edler, Miss Joanne Rau, Miss Virginia Gilbert, Librarian. CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Tringali, Mrs. Faraci, Mrs. Sarcia, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Marchese, Mrs. Osiecki, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Stocking, Mrs. Bengston, Mrs. Hennessey (not in picture). INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Mr. Paul Akasi, Mr. Walter Akerley, Mr. Leo Kania, Mr. Joseph Stepanski. VICE-PRINCIPAL Mr. Edward Pehota SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. John Basinger, Mr. William Montanile, Mr. Gross, Mr. Straub, Mr. McCarthy. 7 The assembly is over already ? 8 Where were you period II? THE CLASS OF 1968 To thee, dear Alma Mater, 10 ! ■ ; CLASS OFFICERS— 1968 ADVISORS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SENIOR COUNCIL Bill Gallitto Mr. Schmottlach, Mr. Akerley, Mr. Straub, Mr. Champagne, Mrs. John Termine Levensalor, Mrs. Dunlap, Miss Blake. Marie Maltese Ernest Marcoux We sing the highest praise: ii PENELOPE BALLARD Penny” Future plans: Travel Saga Staff, Margray. EDWARD VINCENT BARNISKI Barnie” Future plans: College Audio Visual Club, Spanish Club, Margray, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Pep Club, Baseball. DIANE A. BARON Di” Future plans: More Happiness Margray. LOUIS BARTOLOTTA Future plans: College Cross Country. With joyful strength and duty 12 LOUIS ANNINO Future plans: Teaching Baseball. DOUGLAS BACON Oom-Paah-Pah” Future plans: Writing School Band (manager). GEORGE BALDWIN Future plans: College Spanish Club, Pep Club, Cross Country, Swimming (captain), Track. •Peggy- Future plans: College Scholarship Committee (secre- tary, treasurer), Service Squad, Foreign Exchange Club, Home- room Representative, Class Of- ficer, Senior Council, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls' Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, badmin- ton secretary, leaders’ club). MARGARET ADORNO JOHN BECKLEY Jack” Future plans: College Saga Staff, Student Council, Advisor)' Board, Service Squad, Class Officer, Senior Council, Pep Club, Football, Basket- ball, Track, Ski Club. STEVEN R. BEGG Future plans: College Saga Staff, Audio Visual Club (president), Margray, Photog- raphy Club (president), For- eign Exchange Club, Drama Club, Track, Golf Club. GREG P. BOARDMAN Future plans: College Audio Visual Club (treas- urer), Photography Club (treasurer), Scholarship Com- mittee, Drama Club, Debate Club, Football, Track, Golf Club. PETER BOROWICZ Pete” Future plans: P. W.A. Scholarship Committee, Foot- ball, Swimming, Track. ELIZABETH M. BRANCIFORTE Betty” Future plans: Secretarial Work Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball). MARK BRAND Future plans: College, Foreign Service Saga Staff, Margray, Student Council, Scholarship Commit- tee (treasurer), Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Cross Country, Track. SUSAN BURGESS LINDA JEAN BYRON Linda” Future plans: Marriage DAVIS BULLOCK, JR. (no picture available) Swimming. Our voices loud we raise: 13 JOSEPH BYSTREK ROBERT BYSTREK CHRISTINE ELIZABETH CAREY '•Chris’' Future plans: Accountancy Margray, Foreign Exchange Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, basket- ball, badminton, softball). ANNA CARTA Future plans: Travel and Mar- riage Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, softball, leaders’ club, cheerleaders). CHARLOTTE ANN CHAFEE Char” Future plans: Nursing Future Nurses. PETER CHAMPAGNE Pete” Future plans: College Audio Visual Club, Student Council, Football, Track. RALPH A. CHILD Future plans: College National Honor Society (vice- president), Saga Staff, Audio Visual Club (vice-president), French Club, Latin Club (vice- president), Junior Classical League, Margray, Service Squad, Foreign Exchange Club (chairman, treasurer). Cross Country, Ski Club (president). Math Club (secretary-treas- urer). MELISSA CLARK M’lis” Future plans: College Saga Staff, Latin Club, Mar- gray, Mixed Chorus, Girls Choir. To praise thee for the knowledge 14 EDWARD E. COMBE, JR. “Ted” Future plans: Drafting Executive Cabinet, Student Council, Advisory Board (di- rector), Band (captain). Track. GAIL COMBE Future plans: College National Honor Society, Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Margray, Advisory Board (secretary), Service Squad, Mixed Chorus (vice-president), Girls’ Choir (representative), Melodees, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowl- ing president, volleyball, bas- ketball, badminton, leaders’ club, cheerleaders co-captain, board). LINDA LEE CONGDON Future plans: Teaching Latin Club, Drama Club. CAROL S. CRETE Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (leaders’ club, cheerleaders). PAULETTE CURKIN Joe Future plans: College Spanish Club, Margray, Pho- tography Club, Foreign Ex- change Club, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, soft- ball, leaders’ club, board). CYNTHIA CZAPIGA Cyndi” Future plans: College National Honor Society, Saga Staff, Spanish Club (secre- tary), Latin Club, Margray (editor-in-chief). Foreign Ex- change Club, Senior Council, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melodees, Pep Club, Modern Dance Club, Girls' Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis, leaders’ club). That thou dost give us ally SHARON CRANE Future plans: Physical therapy French Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melodees, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowl- ing, softball, leaders’ club). SALVATORE ANTHONY DAMICO ’’Sal” Future plans: College Spanish Club, Margray, Stu- dent Council, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Pep Club, Swimming (co-captain), Baseball. 15 JANICE SUSAN DYM Jan” Future plans: Teaching French Club, Spanish Club, Margray, Drama Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball). DIANE DAVIES ' Mrs. Wack” Future plans: Secretarial Work French Club, Pep Club, Girls' Sports Club (bowling, bad- minton, softball). ALESSANDRO DE STEFANO Future plans: To study Law National Honor Society, Latin Club, Margray, Foreign Ex- change Club, Swimming, Ski Club. ADRIENNE DI MAURO Ade” Future plans: Fashion Illus- trating Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Modern Dance Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, badminton, softball). EMANUEL DI MAURO Nello” Future p'ans: Electronics Spanish Club, Drama Club, Swimming. JOANNE M. DI MAURO Future plans: Office Work Margray, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, badminton). PAUL DI NATALE Snakk” Future plans: Travel and Col- lege Spanish Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Baseball. PETER DAVID DRIPPS Pete” Future plans: Air Force Audio Visual Club, Band. 16 We I earn with joy and gladness Within thy well-loved halls. PAUL EDELBERG Berg” National Honor Society (treas- urer), Saga Staff (editor-in- chief), Audio Visual Club, Spanish Club, Latin Club, Margray, Photography Club, Chess Club (treasurer). Execu- tive Cabinet, Student Council (treasurer), Service Squad, For- eign Exchange Club, Math Club (vice-president). Sports Reporter, Physical Fitness Club, Track, Senior Council (chairman). Football, Golf Club. JANET ERICKSON Jan” Future plans: College Spanish Club, Margray, Schol- arship Committee, Service Squad, Foreign Exchange Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volley- ball, basketball, badminton, softball, leaders’ club, cheer- leaders, board). ANN MARIE FERRERA Future plans: Hair Dressing Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, badminton). DEBORAH ERICKSON Eric” Future plans: Licensed Prac- tical Nursing Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Future Nurses, Pep Club, Modern Dance Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball, badminton, softball). LEONARD DE WAYNE EURTO Future plans: College Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Mar- gray, Student Council (presi- dent), Advisory' Board, Service Squad. Foreign Exchange Club, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Football, Physical Fitness Club, Track, Ski Club. NEIL FISHER Future plans: Mechanics F.F.A. Flea” Future plans: I.B.M. Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, badminton, soft- ball). BONITA K. FORTIN F.F.A. (chaplain). Future Nurses (vice-president, presi- dent). SHARON FLYNN MICHAEL J. FORTUNA Future plans: College CAROL FRONCAK LORRAINE FOUNTAIN Sister” Future plans: Telephone Com- pany Mixed Chorus, Future Nurses (vice-president), Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, softball). JOHN FUDGE Future plans: Art School KATHLEEN ANN FRANKLIN Frank” Future plans: College Audio Visual Club, French Club, Margray, Foreign Ex- change Club, Future Teachers Club, Drama Club, Pep Club. WILLIAM GALLITTO Bill” Future plans: College National Honor Society (presi- dent), Saga Staff, French Club, Margray, Student Council, Service Squad, Foreign Ex- change Club, Senior Class President, Senior Council (president), Pep Club, Na- tional Athletic Scholarship So- ciety, Track, Golf Club, Ski Club. To thee, dear Alma Mater PATRICIA ANN FRAZIER Pat” Future plans: Art School Saga Staff, Margray, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bas- ketball). SUSAN LEE GARRETT Sue” Future plans: College National Honor Society, Saga Staff (editor-in-chief), Audio Visual Club (secretary), French Club, Margray, Photography Club (secretary). Future Teach- ers Club, Math Club, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (leaders’ club). 18 We pledge our loyalty; 19 DIANE SUSAN GRIFFITH Dee Dee” Future plans: College Assembly Committee, Foreign Exchange Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volley- ball, basketball, leaders’ club, cheerleaders). Homeroom Re- presentative. ALAN GLIDDEN AT Football, Swimming, Baseball. NANCY ANN GUIDA Future plans: College Latin Club, Junior Classical League, Margray, Student Council, Scholarship Commit- tee, Sendee Squad, Senior Council, Drama Club, Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (pres- ident, volleyball, basketball, softball, leaders' club, board). JOHN GRELLA Jack” BARBARA GUNTER Barb” Future plans: Teaching Audio Visual Club, French Club (secretary ), Margray, Foreign Exchange Club, Dra- ma Club, Band (librarian, sec- retary), Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, leaders' club). DENNIS JOHN GLEESON Gleek” National Honor Society, Span- ish Club, Margray, Student Council, Advisory Board, Serv- ice Squad (vice-president), Home Room Representative, Drama Club. National Ath- letic Scholarship Society, Foot- ball, Track (captain). Golf Club, Ski Club. STEPHEN GIONFRIDDO Steve” Future plans: Teaching Margray. Royal” Future plans: College Band. FREDERICK R. GREENWELL DEBORAH HALL Debbie Future plans: Secretarial Work Saga Staff, Margray, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Ski Club (secretary). Tennis Club, Girls' Sports Club (volleyball, basket- ball. badminton, leaders’ club, majorettes co-head, board). PAMELA HALL Pam’’ Future plans: College Latin Club, Assembly Commit- tee, Service Squad, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melodees, Pep Club, Girls' Sports Club (bowling). DAVID R. HAMPTON Hamster” Future plans: Navy, College Spanish Club, Band, Track. MICHAEL HANECAK Mike” Future plans: To Live Spanish Club. Track, Ski Club. CAREN HAYN French Club. Spanish Club, Foreign Exchange Club, Fu- ture Teachers’ Club (vice-pres- ident), Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, badminton). KENNETH HECKART Heck Future plans: College National Honor Society, Latin Club, Student Council, Advis- ory Board, Service Squad (captain). Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Cross Country, Track, Ski Club, Physical Fitness Club. KATHLEEN FAYE HILLS Kate” Future plans: Secretarial Work LISA MARY HOLROYD Future Plans: College National Honor Society (sec- , retary). Saga Staff, French Club, Latin Club (secretary), Margray, Service Squad, For- eign Exchange Club (secre- tary), Girls’ Sports Club (bas- ketball, president, softball, leaders’ club, board). fame, dear Wilson High School, 20 HARRIS CRAIG ITKIN Future plans: College National Honor Society, Saga Staff, Spanish Club (president). Student Council, Advisory Board, Assembly Committee, Service Squad, Homeroom Representative, Senior Council, Pep Club, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Basket- ball, Physical Fitness Club, Track. KATHLEEN ANN JONES Cathie” Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Mar- gray, Drama Club, Pep Club (president), Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (board), Folk Club. PHILIP JACOBSON Phil” Future plans: College Mixed Chorus. RICHARD I. KABEL Rick” Future plans: College, Gradu- ate School National Honor Society, Saga Staff, Audio Visual Club, Mar- gray, Photography Club, Chess Club, Foreign Exchange Club, Math Club (president), Band. DONNA MARIE JACQUES Chucks” Future plans: Secretarial Work Mixed Chorus, Folk Club. MARJORIE E. KELLEHER Margie” Future plans: College French Club, Margray, For- eign Exchange Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Tennis Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, bad- minton). DIANE JARZABEK Di- Future plans: Business College Saga Staff, Margray, Pep Club. MARIANNE L. KLEIN Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, badminton). Our constant aim will be. 21 MARTIN KNIGHT JUDITH ANN KRAMER Doody” Future plans: Teaching National Honor Society, Saga Staff, French Club, Spanish Club, Foreign Exchange Club, Future Teachers Club, Senior Council, Drama Club, Pep Club (vice-president), Modern Dance, Girls’ Sports Clulj (secretary, bowling, volleyball, basketball, badminton, soft- ball, leaders’ club, board). STANLEY KRUPA Future plans: Engineering National Honor Society, Audio Visual Club, Margray, Foot- ball, Baseball. RICHARD LABELLA THOMAS Crutch” Future plans: College Football. LABELLA LAWRENCE LANGER Larry” Future plans: College Audio Visual Club, Chess Club. The spirit thou has given INGRID KUHBOCK Inky” Future plans: college, model- ing Art Club, Pep Club, Tennis Club, Girls’ Sports Club (soft- ball). PATRICIA A. LEARY Patty” Future plans: Business Career Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, track, leaders' club). 22 L. W. LOWE F.F.A. (sentinel, secretary). In field of honor seen, GLORIA A. LEWIS Future plans: College Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melodees, Modern Dance, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball, volleyball, leaders’ club). CRAIG LUNDELL Future plans: College Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Foot- ball, Baseball. JANINE LECOMPTE Neen” Future plans: Business career, College DANIEL LOWELL Future plans: College, Teach- ing National Honor Society, Audio Visual Club, Margray, Student Council, Scholarship Commit- tee, Football, Swimming, Golf Club. CAROL ANN LEGASSEY Future plans: College French Club, Margray, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club (secretary), Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball secretary, badminton, softball, leaders’ club, majorettes presi- dent, board). Homeroom Rep- resentative. JANE ANNE LEY Future plans: College Saga Staff, French Club (treas- urer), Latin Club, Junior Clas- sical League, Margray, Foreign Exchange Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, secretary, bas- ketball, badminton, softball, leaders’ club). GEORGE LOWENTHAL (no picture available) Future plans: Business Football. CHRISTINE LUTECKI Chris” Future plans: Marriage Future Nurses, Girls’ Sports Club (softball). MARIE MALTESE Future plans: Teaching National Honor Society, French Club, Advisor)' Board, Scholarship Committee, Class Officer (secretary), Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club. Choral Council (vice- president), Homeroom Repre- sentative, Girls Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, basket- ball, softball, leaders’ club, cheerleaders co-captain, board, vice-president). GORDON MAYNARD F.F.A. ERNIE MARCOUX Future plans: College Saga Staff, Spanish Club (vice- president), Student Council, Service Squad, Class Officer (treasurer). Senior Council, Pep Club, Football, Cross Country, Track. MARK MAYNARD LINDA MARINO Lynn” Saga Staff, Margray, Service Squad, Senior Council (secre- tary), Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melodees, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (major- ettes, secretary). HARRIET McKINNEY Future Nurses. JUNE MARSHALEK Future plans: Marriage Girls’ Sports Club. lee McQuillan Future plans: Teaching Band (Band council). To teach us strength in losses, 24 ROBERT WILLSON MERRIAM “Bob” Future plans: Engineering Math Club. CLIFFORD MOORE Cross Country, Swimming, Track. CHERYL A. MIAZGA Future plans: Modeling Mixed Chorus, Pep Club. BARBARA ANN MI LARDO Barb” Future plans: Office Work SALVATORE MILARDO Torry” Future plans: X-Ray Techni- cian Student Council, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Football. CHRISTINA MICKENS (no picture available) TIMOTHY J. MOORE Tim” Future plans: College Tennis Club. PATRICIA MORGAN Patty” Future plans: College, Secre- tarial Work Margray, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Choir, Sports Club, Future Teachers Club. FLORENCE MUFF Future plans: College, Execu- tive Secretarial Work Mixed Chorus, Girls' Choir. To watch our banners gleam, JANET MURAWSKI Future plans: College Spanish Club, Margray, Drama Club, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling). Folk Club. JOSEPH S. MUSCATELLO, JR. Joe” Future plans: College Photography Club. JOHN JOSEPH SUSANNE A. NESTOR MUSZYNSKI -Sue” Future plans: Nursing Margray, Foreign Exchange Club, Future Nurses. DIANE NOVAK Di Future plans: Waves Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (badminton, softball, leaders’ club). HOWARD NYMAN Future plans: College DENNIS O’BRIEN JOHN ORYELL Farmer John Future plans: Barber School Saga Staff, Audio Visual Club, Chess Club, Mixed Chorus, Cross Country (captain), Track, Tennis Club. To cheer our hard-fought victories; 26 DIANE PACHOLSKI 'Di Future plans: Happiness and Marriage Margray, Service Squad, For- eign Exchange Club, Library Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sports Club (cheerleader). DAVID REIMAN Dave” Future plans: Designing Chess Club, Tennis Club. CAROL PUGLIESE Drama Club, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club, Folk Club. CHRISTIE ROLLASON Future plans: College Spanish Club. Margray, Band (band council). Tennis Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, basketball, leaders’ club). RUSSELL ANTHONY PERKINS Tony” Future plans: College Audio Visual Club, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Key- notes, Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball. SUSAN RILEY Pat” Saga Staff, Margray, Library Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball president, basketball, badminton, soft- ball, majorettes vice-president, board, track). CHERYL PRIEST Cher” Future plans: Marriage Saga Staff, Spanish Club. MITCHELL O. RING Mitch” Band, Cross Country, Basket- ball, Baseball, Glee Club, Mag- azine Drive Manager. We learn to do our share JOHN ERNEST ROWE Chess Club, Swimming. JAMES RUSSELL RUIMERMAN “Jim” Future plans: Engineering Chess Club, Math Club. Physi- cal Fitness, Senior Council, Football, Track. NAIDA ROWE Future plans: College Spanish Club. Student Coun- cil, Drama Club, Pep Club, Modern Dance, Girls Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, bas- ketball, badminton, softball, leaders club, board, track). GAIL RUSSO Future plans: Secretarial Work Girls’ Sports Club. SUSAN ROWLAND Sue” Future plans: Business, Mar- riage JANICE RUSSO French Club, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club. DOLORES RUBINO Dilly” Future plans: Office Work Pep Club, Basketball, Baseball, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, soft- ball). KATHLEEN A. RUSSO Kathy- Future plans: College Saga Staff, French Club (vice- president), Mixed Chorus, Pep Club (secretary). Modern Dance (secretary). Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball, leaders’ club). In bringing fame to Wilson CAROL ANN RYS Carol” Future plans: Physical Educa- tion teacher Saga Staff, French Club (treas- urer, president), Margray, For- eign Exchange Club, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Tennis Club, Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, basketball, badmin- ton, softball, leaders’ club, ma- jorettes), Future Teachers of America. SHARON ANN SALKAUSKAS Shar” Future plans: Riding Academy FFA (treasurer, reporter, as- sistant secretary), Tennis Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, softball, leaders’ club). KATHLEEN MARY SAUVE Sauvey” Future plans: College National Honor Society, Saga Staff, French Club, Latin Club (president, treasurer), Junior Classical League, Margray, Ex- ecutive Cabinet, Student Coun- cil (secretary), Service Squad (secretary), Foreign Exchange Club, Senior Council, Drama Club, Pep Club, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, badminton president, softball, leaders’ club, majorettes cap- tain). JOHN F. SCHILKE Schik” Future plans: College Chess Club. JOHN SCHOLTEN Future plans: College Band, Football, Basketball, Track. BRADFORD SELLEW Brad” Future plans: College Spanish Club, Student Council, Service Squad, Mixed Chorus, Keynotes, Cross Country, Track, Ski Club, Physical Fit- ness. CLIFFORD SKINNER Future plans: Construction contractor FFA. DANA SMITH Stretch” Future plans: Forestry FFA (president). Honor true and ever fair♦ RICHARD SMOLLEN Rich” FFA BRADFORD SNOW DOROTHY SMITH Dot” Future plans: Business career Mixed Chorus, Girls' Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, basketball, softball, track). WARREN SMITH Smithy” Future plans: Living Latin Club. RUTH ELAINE STANLEY Ruthy” GAE STEPCZYK Future plans: Receptionist Saga Staff, Margray, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling). LINDA TALLEY Future plans: Telephone Com- pany Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Melodees, Girls’ Sports Club (basketball, softball, leaders’ club). MONICA TARALLO CHRISTINE SZOSTECKI (no picture available) To thee, dear Alma Mater, 30 JOHN TERMINE Hermine” Future plans: Pharmacy Spanish Club, Advisory Board, Class Officer, Pep? Club, Foot- ball, Basketball (captain), Track. ANTHONY JOHN VASILIOU Vas” Future plans: To be successful in big business Audio Visual Club, Spanish Club (treasurer), Margray, Debate Club, Pep Club, Foot- ball, Basketball (manager), Baseball (co-captain). GERALD THERRIEN Jerry” Future plans: College National Honor Society, Mar- gray, Student Council, Scholar- ship Committee, Service Squad, Senior Council, Football, Base- ball, Physical Fitness Club. SHARON THOMPSON KATHLEEN TUTTLE K. T. Future plans: College Travel Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Mar- gray, Band (band council) Girls’ Sports Club (bowling secretary, volleyball, basket- ball, badminton, softball sec- retary, leaders’ club, cheer- leaders ). JOHN VEREEN VALERIE VICCHITTO Val” Future plans: College National Honor Society, Saga Staff, Spanish Club, Latin Club, Student Government (president 9th grade). Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Ski Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball, leaders’ club, cheerleaders). KATHLEEN BONNIE VIGER Bonnie” Future plans: Nursing Spanish Club, Latin Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir, Future Nurses, Girls’ Sports Club (volleyball, badminton). We pledge our loyalty; CYNTHIA WARNER Cynnie” Future plans: To learn National Honor Society, French Club, Latin Club, Ju- nior Classical League, Mar- gray, Student Council, Foreign Exchange Club (treasurer), Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sports Club (treasurer, volleyball, basketball, softball, leaders’ club, cheerleaders. Girls’ Sports Club board), Ju- nior vice-president, Sophomore vice-president. DOROTHY WARZECKA KATHLEEN WAY Spanish Club, Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, softball, lead- ers’ club). SUSAN WESTERBERG Sue” Future plans: College National Honor Society, Latin Club (vice-president), Junior Classical League (representa- tive), Foreign Exchange Club, Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir (representative choral council). Future Nurses (secretary). Modern Dance, Tennis Club (secretary'), Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volley- ball, Majorettes treasurer, board). LEIGH ANNE DONALD YASKOLKA WOJTOWICZ Future plans: Success Hap- piness Girls’ Sports Club (bowling). GWENDOLYN CAMILLA YOUNG Gwen” Future plans: College Saga Staff, Senior Council, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Choir (chairman), Modern Dance (president), Girls’ Sports Club (bowling, volleyball secretary, basketball, softball, track, lead- ers’ club, majorettes, board), Choral Council (president), Sophomore Chorus (vice-chair- man). KERRY SCOTI' LOUGEE Gobble” Future plans: College Chess Club, Mixed Chorus, Track. Thy fame, dear Wilson High School, Our constant aim will he♦ 32 THE CLASS OF 1968 FRESHMAN YEAR In September of 1964, we started our careers as high school students at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. The class officers for ninth grade were June King, president; William Gallitto, vice- president; Lamont Moody, secretary; and Peggy Adorno, treasurer. Valerie Vicchitto headed our Student Government as the second girl ever to be elected president, assisted by Melissa Clark, vice-president. Co-captains Marie Maltese and Gail Combe, and the ener- getic cheerleader squad, sparked school spirit with their victory chants. The majorettes per- formed under co-captains Debbie Hall and Susan Riley. We were informed of school happenings by reading our newspaper, THE RAM’S HORN, edited by Kathy Jones. The Freshman Prom was the crowning social event of the year. Class officers and homeroom representatives, aided by the Art 1 class, planned a beautiful Wonderland by Night” complete with palm trees and a bridge. At a special graduation assembly in June, awards for scholastic achievements were given to Lynne Arnault, Elenore Pfirman, Judy Kramer, Gail Combe, Mark Brand, Craig Lundell, Alice Surnamer, Paul Edelberg, Gerry Therrien, Peter Borowitz, Harris Itkin, Robert Merriam, Ed Combe, Sue Roland, Dana Smith, and Stanley Krupa. SOPHOMORE YEAR In the fall of 1965 we officially became high school students at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School. In our challenge to be accepted by the juniors and the seniors, we were successfully led by Jack Beckley, president; John Termine, vice-president; Carol Crete, treasurer; Cindy Warner, secretary; and Marie Maltese, representative to the student council. Our Sophomore Hop was entitled Moon Garden,” with Nancy Guida as the chair- man. During the year we also had numerous other dances and band and choral concerts. In the spring of 66” many girls endured the majorette and cheerleading try-outs. Kathy Sauve and Debbie Hall joined the majorette squad. Gail Combe, Marie Maltese, Anna Carta, Janet Erickson, Diane Griffith, Cindy Warner and Kathy Tuttle were chosen as cheerleaders for the coming junior year. JUNIOR YEAR As we once again left summer and days at the beach behind to begin our Junior year, we entered the classroom to find ourselves only one year away from, at last, being Seniors. Jack Beckley became president of our Junior Class that fall. He was assisted by Cindy Warner, vice-president, Marie Maltese as secretary, and Ernie Marcoux as treasurer. That year’s representative to the Student Council was Dennis Gleeson. Jack Beckley, Marie Maltese, and John Termine became members of the Advisory Board. As juniors we sailed with Captain Ahab to hunt the great white whale, Moby Dick, and travelled through Our Town, and some even managed to hear some of Cicero’s Ora- tions. Our greatest adventure, however, was at Midnight in Moscow”, where we spent the evening of our Junior Prom. Cindy Czapiga and Nancy Guida were responsible for making this journey possible. Spring brought elections and try-outs for many different clubs. The Melodees and Keynotes added many new voices to their groups. Janice LeCompte, Gloria Lewis, Linda Marino and Sharon Crane joined veterans Cindy Czapiga, Gail Combe, Linda Talley and Pam Hall. The Keynotes now included Mark Brand, Ken Heckart, Sal Milardo, Sal D'Amico, Eddie Barniski and Brad Sellew. The Girls' Sports Club held its annual Spring Awards Banquet and the following officers were elected: Nancy Guida, president; Marie Maltese, vice-president; Cindy War- ner, treasurer and Judy Kramer, secretary. The football team elected Pete Champagne, Jack Beckley, and Lamont Moody as tri-captains. The basketball team chose John Termine to head the hoop squad, and the baseball team named Craig Lundell and Donny Vasiliou as co-captains. Sal D'Amico and George Baldwin were elected swim team captains, and John Oryell our cross country and track captain. We ended our Junior year with the presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace by the drama club, and our annual trip to Shakespearean Stratford to see A Midsummer Nights’ Dream. SENIOR YEAR We entered our Senior year filled with determination to have the best possible year. We knew we would separate to go to college, jobs, or the service, and many of us would not meet again. Class officers were elected to guide the class of 1968. They were Bill Gallitto, presi- ident; John Termine, vice-president; Marie Maltese, secretary; and Ernie Marcoux, treas- urer. The student council was headed by Len Eurto, president; Paul Edelberg, treasurer; and Kathy Sauve, secretary. Committees for dances and fund-raising activities were formed by the competent Advisory Board. Senior members were: Chairman Eddie Combe, Marie Maltese, Gail Combe, John Termine, and Ken Heckart. The service squad, directed by Ken Heckart kept us in line. This was the year of a change in administration at Wilson. Mr. Sullivan took over the position of principal vacated by Mr. Copeland. Mr. Pehota became the new vice- principal and pursued all us late-comers with a vengeance. Editors Ralph Child and Cyndi Czapiga reported this and all other news fit to print in the Margray. Unfortunately, we had no student from Wilson able to participate in the American Field Service Program, but did have an Italian foreign exchange student, Alessandro DiStefano. We read about Nancy Guida winning the DAR Award and Cyndi Czapiga receiving the Best Staffer Award. We congratulated Richard Kabel, Lisa Holroyd, Jill Donaldson, Sue Garrett and Stanley Krupa for receiving National Merit Letters of Commendation. Mid-year exams came and went and everyone was anxious to sign up for the Senior Frolic in March. The girls took advantage of Leap Year too, and invited the boys to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. The cheerleaders under Marie Maltese and Gail Combe cheered the football team to victory over Middletown High and to the City Championship, and raised the spirit of our basketball and swim team. The majorettes, led by Kathy Sauve and Debbie Hall, showed their usual good form in tricky maneuverings and baton techniques. Joy to the World” was brought to us at the Christmas Choral Concert by the Wilson Choruses, the Melodees and the Keynotes. Melodee members were Pam Hall, Linda Marino, Janice LeCompte, Gloria Lewis, Gail Combe and Cyndi Czapiga. The Keynotes were Sal D’Amico, Eddie Barniski, Salvatore Milardo, Ken Heckart and Mark Brand. And then it was spring! Everyone was nervous about College or employment — for suddenly graduation loomed just ahead, the end of our high school days. DO YOU REMEMBER — when Mr. McCarthy operated Cinema ”39”? — when Dennis G. didn't think that some girl was mad about him ? — when Donny and Billy got lost in Hartford? — when the clocks all read the same time? — when Sandro came to W.W.H.S. ? — when Woodrow Wilson appeared on Brad Davis? — when we won the Middletown-Wilson Basketball game ? — when we won the Middletown-Wilson Football game? — when the seniors won the scavenger hunt ? — when D. N. serenaded the girls in gym with Santa Lucia”. —- when you could skip without being caught? — when Cafe I sat ten girls at a table made for six? — when the bell rang at 2:10 ? — when we finally got some heat? — when we had music in the cafe? — when we had Pep Rallys at Vets ? — when P. L., D. S., F. M., and L. F. were suspended from the library? — when Mr. Youmans got to school on time? — when Peggy lost her contacts ? — when Fleance received paper airplanes from the front row girls? — when Harris and Lenny doubled with Jack and Billy? — when Santa arrived at the Christmas concert? — when Mr. Webber’s Typing II class had all its students present? — when the Freshmen took their art trip to New York ? — when Chicken Little was right? — when Mr. Gross would say To the office!”? — when we had music after cafe in the ninth grade? — when the Business Department had its Christmas party ? — when the flu epidemic went around ? — when the boys’ cheered at the Shaker Shuffle ? — when E. B. and S. D. came to the Sadie Hawkins Dance in Longjohns? — when we took college boards ? — when we found out who J. B.’s uncle was? — when Ernie wore Beatle boots ? — when we pot snow days off for a foot of snow? — when Seniors anxiously waited for college acceptances ? — when Paul drove to away” games? — when a black hearse” arrived at the Pep Rally? — when J. L. got kicked out of English ? — when the girls at the Junior High formed a basketball team? — when J. L., M. S., E. R., and D. P. worked in the Library? — when John Wade was host at the Sadie Hawkins dance? — when the Library was quiet? — when Miss Rau sang during school? — when the Swim Team won over Weaver? — when Penny was an instigator? — when the majorettes had a full squad? — when Mr. Schmottlach received his Christmas gift from the band ? — when we were Freshman in the Junior High? — when Marie and Gail were both absent from the game? — when the Seniors weren’t the best ? — when Dan Lowell fell asleep in Chem. Class? — when Cathy threw a party? — when we had Health and Literature in the Junior High ? — when we graduated from W.W.J.H.S.? — when we graduated from W.W.S.H.S. ? — when we took rides in the red bomb ? — when we went to the Freshman prom ? — when our ninth grade football team had a record of 4-t ? — when our senior high football team had a record of 7-1 ? — when Mr. Sullivan became Principal? — when Mr. Pehota became Vice-principal? — when the hemline went up everywhere except Wilson ? — when the walls leaked ? — when we got dismissed at 10:30 A.M.? — when we built the float and lost it? — when Miller's Ponds was UNKNOWN? -—- when Vas's car was covered in Maroon and Gray stripes? — Margray deadlines? — November 11, 1967 ? — January 27, 1968? — Spanish III, Period II? — Harris and Ernie? — Dee Dee and Peggy ? — Mr. Copeland? — the Barn ? -— Mid-year movies at the Junior High ? -— R. E. and M. D.? — the cremation of the Tiger at the Pep Rally? — Mr. Hill? — Miss Bucala ? — West Beach ? — the bomb scare ? — the six girls who started the bonfire at Daniels Farm ? -— Dr. Shenker? — Miss Cornish? — the Red Sox ? — the Cardinals? — Modern Dance Class ? — Our Town” ? — the half-time show on November 11 ? — Love-Power”? — the float ? — all of Miss Hyland's wonderful gym classes? — Len’s suspenders? — Milk? — Madam Mim at the GSC Dance? — the Green Hornet” ? — senior parties? — the Sportsman Club Dance? — Eddie Beckley? — the Great C. V.C. Champ Football team ? — Mr. Bevi’s Mechanical Drawing class ? — Mr. Youman's U.S. History class, Period 7? 40 — when the band and majorettes went carolling? — 14-0 and 7-1 ? — Waiting for college replies ? — Carl Riddick? — the Soul Sensation ? — Mr. Jessens’ favorite saying Beware the White Whale”? — Father Henry speaking at our Pep Rally ? — Coach Grameris ? — the cold track season, 67” ? — Mr. Webber’s temper? — the fortune teller, Paulette ? — Mr. Youman’s Ouija Board ? — Mr. Akasie's marriage ? — Patty’s troubles with Patrick? — the day they gave a beauty talk to the girls? — when Alessandro didn’t have his arm around Dennis? — the Scavenger Hunt? Gais Claw Toorr e$ Tigers m-o t TlrxxVk uie aid i I — when there were more than ten people at a cross-country meet ? — when Harris and John cut up the cat in Biology I ? — when Jones had that red bomb” ? — when Paul arrived late at the football game along with all the equipment? — when Bill carried the football hoop half way down the field ? — when Donny didn’t argue with Miss Facius for a whole day ? — when all we heard was It’s all little rough around the edges” ? — when Donny had his accident ? — when Val finally got a 9-5 on her Chem. experiment? — when Ernie ran into a barbed-wire fence? — when Mr. Youmans said wonderful and marv clous” ? — when we took buses to away games ? — Hans Harris Brinker fell and hit his head, and had to turn in his silver skates ? — the float ? — Mr. Randall? — all our trips to Stratford ? — when Donny still had his green Rambler? — when Harris came up with all his great nicknames? — the skit with Peggy as Mrs. Montanile? — when the intercoms worked ? — the spirit our class had ? — when Mr. Copeland left? — John’s winning basket? — third period Cafe study with Mr. Youmans? — Sal and Eddie’s techniques”? — when we beat Alumni ? — the day Miss Hyland didn’t say alright you ding-dongs” ? — Pattie’s New York slicker? — away game buses ? — when Donny got lost at Miller's pond ? — sitting in Chemistry class during the Christmas assembly ? — Psalm 24, take three? — the week of substitutes during mid-terms? — looking for the humanities class ? — the Arbutus St. Special ? — when the Business Department played musical chairs? — Exams ? — our debut at Brad Davis ? — the Music Room’s clock? — when we had five snow days off ? — when Mr. Pehota discovered G. Cyr's foolproof system for skipping? — when we had that swinging 7th period class with Mr. Webber? — when Dee Dee brought a bottle of Coke to Mr. Konchagulian's class and Anna caught drinking it? — head cheerleader Miss Blake at a Pep Rally? — when we topped M.H.S. our senior year in sports, especially in basketball, when we pulled the greatest upset in the history of the rivalry? — when Lutecki wasn't hungry, and Plea wouldn't fly? — when Santa Claus led the combined Chourus ? — Mr. Youman's saying You Gotta be Tough ? — Naida's laugh ? — Mr. Youman's smile? — Carl Riddick was serious? — when the tucket was used after the W.W. - M.H.S. Track Meet? — the Pep Club came to the Basketball games ? — 14-0? i I — when we had a full cheering squad ? — the Senior Ball? — the night the cheerleaders had no co-captains? — when music was allowed in the cafe during cafe periods? — the HUMAN HORN? — when the French Club went to Quebec? — when Mr. Copeland resigned and Mr. Sullivan became principal? — when Mr. McCarthy went on a diet? — when the bells between classes continued ringing? — when Paulette, Janet, Kathy, Diane, and Linda tried out for Miss Connecticut? — when the majorettes marched to Boogaloo Down Broadway” ? — the rain buckets in the halls? - our skiing excusions ? - when Carol C. sang We Represent the Lollipop Kids for us? - when we arrived at the Pep Rally and someone said Who brought the wood” ? • when the victory dance was really victorious ? • when there was a crowd at a swim meet? • when Patty’s birthday was BAJ AHUMA!” ? • when period 3 English class had a paper-airplane flying contest? - Mrs. Berten's second period English class? - when Mary Perkins preached at a Pep assembly about Harris and Ernie and Wack religions ? — the A. V. trip to New York ? — the disorganization of the A. V. room? — Arsenic and Old Lace” ? — the crash brothers, Donny and Marv ? — when Gallitto and Vasiliou thumbed their way home from Hartford? — when we used to be able to use the rest rooms ? — when the freshmen came to the senior high ? — the bomb scare ? — getting chased out of the football field by the police on Sunday ? — when the W.P.O.P. good guys played the girls.-' — when Jack Beckley caught the winning touchdown pass against North Haven with twelve seconds left in the game? — Miss Blake had a Christmas party in the Business Department? — the Boy’s room? — fourth period shop ? — when we were the Teddy Bears ? — our first Pep Rally this year? — the Hickory Hearth ? TWnk %ou 43 — when the students worked hard to build the float for the W.W. vs. M.H.S. football game and the fun at Daniel’s barn? — when Mr. Schmottlach and Miss Blake took over the Pep assembly? — when Eddie Barniski took a shower with his canary ? — when Diane Davies had mono ? — our Sophomore Hop and Howard Johnsons? — Mrs. Wamester? — when Diane’s car almost caught fire? — when Kenny Maine and Leigh Anne were late for classes ? — when we had mistletoe in first cafe? — when Miss Hyland used her favorite names, Mable, Bridgette ? — when Lee McQuillan stole Dave’s car and he called the police on him ? — when Mr. Rioux yelled at the kids trying to sneak through the halls before the lunch bell for the end of cafe rang? — all the fun we had in Mr. Rosano's math class ? — when Miss Blake got out on the gym floor during the Pep assembly and yelled Come on let's hear it!” with the megaphone? — when the Cheerleaders had a full squad ? — when Naval was hungry ? — the day they give the beauty talks to the girls? — when Mr. Rioux chased P. Leary, D. Smith, T. Mickens, G. Lewis, and F. Muff down the hall ? — those cold days in school ? — the Freshman Ball, Junior High football scores, Mrs. Tucci’s temper, and Mr. Rudis’ witches ? — when Cathie stole C.V.H. signs? — H-day 1966? 44 — what happened then ? — when fresh air during lunch was legal? — when we used to be able to skip classes ? — when Debbie and Adrienne taught the gym class? — when Captain John Termine made a basket? — when S. I'lynn followed P. Edleberg up to the scavenger hunt? — the day C. Lutecki wasn’t hungry ? — when Donna tore the door off her car at the basketball game ? — when Cathie invited twenty kids over her house for a little” get together? — Leslie ? — Mr. Brown's cafe? — the girls’ rooms? — Mr. Webber’s third period typing class ? — Janice’s bright yellow sweater? — when Diane came to school ? — when Janice intercepted a pass and ran down to the wrong goal line ? — when Mr. Webber’s 7th period Office Practice class gave him so much trouble about marks ? — when our float was destroyed ? — when Paulette wore a skirt when she didn’t have to? — when Lisa was stupid ? — when the Maroon Dragon didn’t run ? — all our Freshman Parties ? — the pajama parties that always ended in quarrels? — when Diane and Dee got stuck at the beach without car keys ? — Diane and Dee’s morning rides? — when Diane and Mary-Lou had a crush on last year’s seniors? — when W.W.H.S. beat M.H.S. 14-0? — when Soul music hit the scene? — when Adrienne couldn’t spell floor”? — when Ardienne stayed home to get a suntan in the rain ? — when there was dancing in the girls’ room ? — when the 4A gym class had crazy basketball games ? — when Spanish III with Mr. Puchol ? 45 WHO’s SHYEST AI Glidden, Caren Hayne MOST INTELLECTUAL MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST ABSENT MINDED Stan Krupa, Lisa Holroyd Bill Gallitto, Marie Maltese Len Eurto, Debbie Erickson MOST MUSICAL Ed Combe, Chris Rollason MOST VERSATILE Craig Lundell, Gwen Young MOST COURTEOUS Jerry Therrein, Sue Westerberg DID THE MOST FOR WILSON Paul Edelberg, Kathy Sauve MOST MISCHIEVOUS Tony Perkins, Peggy' Adorno MOST ATHLETIC Pete Champagne, Nancy Guida CLASS CLOWN CLASS WIT CLASS FLIRT Ernie Marcoux, Paulette Curkin Dana Smith, Carol Crete Harris Itkin, Janet Erickson MOST CHANGED SINCE FRESHMAN YEAR DREAMER OPTIMIST Tony Vasiliou, Val Vicchitto Sal D’Amico, Linda Marino Dennis Gleeson, Sue Riley PESSIMIST John Oryell, Cindy Warner BEST ALIBIER Denis O’Brien, Dot Smith MOST ARTISTIC Cliff Moore, Cyndi Czapiga WHO 1968 BEST DRESSED John Termine, Diane Griffith 47 CLASS WILL PEGGY ADORNO leaves Lisa Goodman writing imaginative poetry. DOUGLAS BACON leaves one bottle of Clorox and a sponge to John Henja to clean the white tuba. GEORGE BALDWIN leaves his mechanical drawing board for fire wood. PENNY BALLARD leaves the leaking ceilings of Wilson to all the under-classmen with raincoats. ED BARNISKI leaves all of Sal's cheating techniques to anybody who wants them. DIANE A. BARON leaves her bookkeeping II book to someone who is brave enough to take the course. LOUIS BARTOLOTTA leaves Woodrow Wilson a new intercom system. JACK BECKLEY leaves the whirlpool to Larry Woods and his cane to Mike Thompson. GREG BOARDMAN leaves his sessions with Mr. Gross to someone who is able to take them two years in a row. BETTY BRANCIFORTE leaves Mr. Webber to his oncoming classes. MARK BRAND leaves Mr. Champagne’s puns to next year’s seniors; hoping they can take them. LINDA BYRON leaves her trust with Mr. Webber. CHRIS CAREY leaves Mr. Rioux’s yet untold jokes to next year’s book- keeping II class. ANNA CARTA leaves her cheerleading uniform to someone small enough to fit into it. PETER CHAMPAGNE leaves the football team with wishes for one more win than 1967. RALPH CHILD leaves all the Foreign Exchange Club errands to Karen McGann. GAIL COMBE leaves enough paint for one more Wildcat hoop. LINDA CONGDON leaves the sanctuary of Room 8 to any girl who knows what’s good for her! Janine Lecompte PAULETTE CURKIN leaves an apple for Miss Smith to a lucky next year’s senior. CYNDI CZAPIGA leaves the pile of stockings she ran on cafe chairs. SAL D’AMICO leaves W.W.H.S. better hopes for next year’s swim team. ADRIENNE DIMAURO leaves all her missing English books yet to be found. JOANNE DIMAURO leaves the Juniors her art drawings. NELLO DIMAURO leaves Mr. Kania free of worries in the Machine Shop until some other senior will come along to start another ex- citing year for Mr. Kania. JANICE DYM leaves memories of roses, laughter and fun to one of the nicest teachers — Mr. Jessen. PAUL EDELBERG leaves the Bergmobile as a permanent transportation facility for Wilson students to football games. DEBBIE ERICKSON leaves Mr. Webber and the 7th period class in one piece. JANET ERICKSON leaves the Maroon Dragon to Karen and LeAnn (if it makes it!) LEN EURTO leaves his navy-blue suspenders and his Turtle.” ANN MARIE FERRERA leaves those envious Juniors who wish they could leave. SHARON FLYNN leaves her place in the cafe line to some freshman who dares take it, and her parking place to John Clark (if he fits!) BONITA K. FORTIN leaves Chemistry to all the upcoming Seniors. LORRAINE FOUNTAIN leaves more bad girls for Mr.Pehota to adopt. KATHY FRANKLIN leaves Mr. Webber’s Period 2 Personal Typing class to Debbie Mathewson. PATTIE FRAZIER leaves all the frustration of making a float to any- one who wants it. JOHN FUDGE leaves the right to try to grow a mustache! BILL GALLITTO leaves the reins of the new Senior class to the hands of some worthy Junior. SUSAN GARRETT leaves Mr. Rosano to future math classes. DENNIS GLEESON leaves Mr. Youmans his pictures. DEE DEE GRIFFITH leaves Mr. Gunther fond memories of the faith- ful Bobsey Twins.” NANCY GUIDA leaves Mr. Rosano and Mr. Jessen in peace. DEBORAH HALL leaves Miss Blake a list of complaints and resolutions. Doug Bacon DAVE HAMPTON leaves Larry Woods to the mercy of Mr. Youmans. MIKE HANECAK leaves Bob Gonzales with a broken slide rule that he can use to scratch his back. KEN HECKART leaves Mr. Jessen with a new outlook on life. KATHY HILLS gladly leaves the school to her brother Ben. LISA HOLROYD leaves her seat in the calculus class to any girl brave enough to take it. HARRIS ITKIN leaves Senor Don Jose Luis Puchol-Salva peace and quiet for the coming year. PHILIP JACOBSON leaves Mrs. DiStefano all his excuses from school. DONNA JACQUES leaves Mr. Montanile another student just like me” and a bottle of tranquilizers. DIANE JARZABEK leaves all student teachers to the poor unfortun- ates” who get them. CATHIE JONES leaves the Margray Room messy. RICHARD KABEL leaves his knapsack to anyone who wants it. MARGIE KELLEHER leaves to Mr. Champagne’s future students — all of his jokes. Bonita Fortin 49 MARIANNE KLEIN leaves Miss-Blake-three-periods-in-a-row to some other business student. JUDY KRAMER leaves French IV to anyone with guts” enough to take it. INGRID KUHBOCK leaves Mr. Webber her ghost to haunt him during all his typing classes. RICHARD LABELLA leaves his crutches and cane to any upcoming senior quarterback. JANINE LECOMPTE leaves her broken down locker to anyone who can fix it. CAROL LEGASSEY sadly leaves unused Majorette uniforms to a lucky new Majorette. JANE LEY leaves her top locker to some 4' 8 underclassman. SCOTT LOUGEE leaves the bus seats to Mr. Sullivan (if he can fiind them). CHRISTINE LUTECKI leaves Mr. Webber the machine she broke, which still hasn’t been fixed. MARIE MALTESE leaves her lab apron to some other famous chemist. Kathy Tuttle ERNEST JOHN MARCOUX, JR. leaves his heart and inspiration in Room 28 with Mrs. McGuire. LINDA MARINO leaves that ever famous line, With who”?, to any- one crazy enough to use it! JUNE MARSHALEK leaves Miss Frederichs her most behaved 3rd pe- riod class. BOB MERRIAM leaves the keys to a trunkful of happiness to an upcom- ing Junior. BARBARA MILARDO leaves this school to the class of 1969- TORRY MILARDO leaves Mr. Youmans his favorite football equip- ment and the hard season next year. FLORENCE MUFF leaves the soul spirit” to Veronica Moody and Peggy Leary. JOE MUSCATELLO leaves Mike Hanecak and his arguments with Mr. Gross during study period. DIANE NOVAK leaves Miss Friederichs a bottle and Judy K. to W.W.H.S. DIANE PACHOLSKI leaves a happy and memorable three years at Wilson. TONY PERKINS leaves Wilson with hopes that he really is leaving. CHERYL PRIEST leaves Physics to anyone who thinks it would look good on his record. SUSAN RILEY leaves the school for next year’s class to freeze in. 50 Richard Kabel JOHN ROWE leaves Mr. Kania his tool bit. NA1DA ROWE leaves her fake fingernails to anyone else who needs them. SUSAN ROWLAND leaves Mr. Montanile’s 1st period study to anyone who wants it. DOLORES RUBINO leaves Mr. Rioux’s bookkeeping classes of the fu- ture to shatter his nerves. JIM RUIMERMAN leaves Greg Boardman to Mr. Gross. JANICE RUSSO leaves the nurse with an Exederin headache. KATHY RUSSO leaves Mr. Champagne’s future students his Gems of Wisdom. CAROL ANN RYS leaves the equipment of the Girls’ Sports Club and takes with her the unforgettable memories. SHARON SALKAUSKAS leaves her dirty gym socks to Jeanie Grenier. KATHY SAUVE leaves her happy stix and a six minute Boogaloo Down Broadway” record. JOHN SCHILKE leaves one slightly tarnished drawing board. BRAD SELLEW leaves Mr. Youmans his smile. DOROTHY SMITH leaves just a little bit of Soul” to all her fellow Soul sisters.” WARREN SMITH leaves Miss Smith an aspirin. RICHARD SMOLLEN leaves Mr. Story a joke book to improve his sense of humor. BRAD SNOW leaves latent surrealistic dreams. RUTH STANLEY leaves her pegged locker to someone that can't re- member his combination. GAE STEPCZYK leaves with a little bit of luck! LINDA TALLEY leaves a gym suit too big and a pair of sneakers too small. JOHN TERMINE leaves Phil O’Brien his basketball shirt, number 22. JERRY THERRIEN leaves his brother, Roger, to the Athletic Coaches’ Guidance. KATHY TUTTLE leaves her megaphone to Marsha, Rick, and Lorraine. BIG VAS” leaves little Vas” W.W.H.S. VALERIE VICCHITTO leaves Love Power” to everyone who needs it. CINDY WARNER leaves Mr. Jessen and Cheerleading to Cherry, Wendy, and Diane. LEIGH ANNE WOJTOWICZ leaves school lunches to anyone who wants them. GWENDOLYN YOUNG leaves all her coolness” and soul” to Mr. Youmans. ALESSANDRO DE STEEANO leaves full of gratitude towards faculty and fellows students for the effect reserved and the evidence of in- terest given to him. Promising to remember forever this wonderful year of study in America, he hopes that he represented Italy and his people well, and that he leaves in everybody a good memory also of himself. 51 Rick La Be I la ACTIVITIES The STUDENT COUNCIL, the legislative branch of the Student Association, was composed of the executive of- ficers and representatives from each homeroom. This year the council organized a Steering Committee subdivided into four sub-committees through which Student Government business is distributed and handled. The Council has sent representatives to Wesleyan's Hill Devel- opment Program, formed a committee which was instru- mental in instituting an honor roll, and sponsored buses to athletic contests. The Faculty-Senior Basketball game, the benefit talent show for the March of Dimes, and various social events were also sponsored by the Student Council. The Executive Cabinet consisted of Len Eurto, president; Kathy Sauve, secretary; Paul Edelberg, «treasurer; and Ed Combe, director of the Advisory Board. Mr. Charles You- mans and Mr. Rodney W. Story were advisors. The SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, which raised money for a scholarship for a deserving senior, functioned efficiently under the following officers: Nancy Guida, chair- man; Mark Brand, treasurer; Peggy Adorno, secretary; and Larry Mitchell, Little store” keeper. The faculty advisor was Mrs. Gertrude McGuire. The ADVISORY BOARD is the judicial branch of student government. Its purpose is to establish and maintain co-operation and to supervise in certain areas of school citizen- ship. The officers were Edward Combe, director; John Termine, director pro-tempore; Richard Mazzota, prosecutor; and Gail Combe, secretary. Mr. William Saunders served as advisor. 1 The SERVICE SQUAD is an organization of students who monitor the flow of traffic in school corridors and keep order in the cafe lines. The 1968 Service Squad was reduced in size in order to increase efficiency. The captain of the this year’s squad was Ken Heckart. Dennis Gleeson was co-captain and Kathy Sauve, secretary. Mr. Carl Otfin- oski was faculty advisor. 55 CLASS OFFICERS 1969 President Rayfield Perkins Vice President Cassandra Beatman Secretary Jill Merriam Treasurer Stephen Falco 1971 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer William Montanile Pamela Daniels Sharon Dooley Margaret Andrews 1970 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Timothy Gleeson Thomas Misenti Leslie Handler LeAnn Kalita 56 The NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY was led by Bill Gallitto, president; Ralph Child, vice-president; Lisa Holroyd, secretary; and Paul Edelberg, treasurer. Mrs. Gertrude McGuire was the faculty advisor. The purpose of Honor Society was to encourage and to recognize scholastic achieve- ment and the traits of good students. Some of the Honor Society’s projects included spon- soring a Book Fair, acting as guides on Parent’s Night, and awarding prizes to the top three students of the Senior Class. The NATIONAL ATHLETIC SCHOL- ARSHIP SOCIETY is composed of those young men who have been awarded at least one letter in a varsity sport while attaining a high scholastic average. This year’s chapter consisted of Harris Itkin, Dennis Gleeson, Kenneth Heckart, and William Gallitto. 57 The AUDIO VISUAL CLUB was a service organization of the school. It had the task of coordinating the use of movie projectors, sound equipment, and films that came in for teachers during the school year. It trained its members in the operation and use of the audio and visual equipment used at the school. Other club activities were the annual Sadie Hawkins dance in the spring and the field trip taken each year to either Boston or New York. This year's officers were Steve Begg, president; Ralph Child, first vice-presi- dent; Stan Krupa, second vice-president; Susan Garrett, secretary; and Greg Boardman, treasurer. The PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB was a subdivision of the Audio Visual Club and its members and officers were the same. The purpose of the club was to develop the photo- 58 graphic skills of its members and to help take pictures for the Margray. The MARGRAY is the official school publication of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School. Headed by Editor-in-chief Cyndi Czapiga and Managing Editor Ralph Child, the paper was published monthly. The faculty advisor was Mr. Richard Rudis. The MARGRAY COUN- CIL, which included all editors, was directed by Cyndi Czapiga. It met monthly to discuss prob- lems, assignments, and sugges- tions. The faculty advisor was Mr. Richard Rudis. 59 The main emphasis of the MATH CLUB this year was the computer class held at Wesleyan. Fourteen seniors completed the course, all of them cum laude. The entire club visited a large computer at Aetna Insurance Company and, of course, a full complement of speakers enlivened club meetings. Officers were Richard Kabel, president; Paul Edelberg, vice-president and Ralph Child, secretary-treasurer. The CHESS CLUB was an organization for those who enjoy the game of chess. Meetings were held weekly at homes of the members. In the future, the Chess Club may participate in a league with other local schools. The officers were Larry Mitchell, president; Tom Misenti, vice-president; Bob Preston, secretary; and Gilbert Rogers, treasurer. 60 The FRENCH CLUB held several enjoyable and interesting special meetings and events, including dinner at a French restaurant for club members and a French movie open to any student of French. Scholarships were also given for students who excelled in French. Club officers were Carol Rys, president; Kathy Russo, vice-president; Barbara Gunter, secretary; Ceci Green, social chairman; and Jane Ley, treasurer. Mr. Rainville was club advisor. The SPANISH CLUB was reorganized this year with Mr. Puchol-Salva as advisor. The officers were Harris Itkin, president; Ernie Marcoux, vice-president; Cyndi Czapiga, secretary; and Don Vasiliou, treasurer. 61 The LATIN CLUB AND JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE is an after-school organi- zation of students who are interested in the culture of ancient Rome and modern Italy. Their activities for the year included guest speakers and a Latin banquet complete with Roman togas. The club met once a month under the direction of its advisor, Mrs. Elizabeth Levensalor. Members of the DEBATE CLUB first learned what debating is all about. They then participated in intra-squad, inter-school, tournament, and conference debates throughout the state. This year's topic of debate was: Resolved that Congress should establish uniform regulations to control criminal investigation procedures. Mr. Harwood acted as coach. 62 This year, the FOREIGN-EXCHANGE CLUB was led by Ralph Child and Karen McGann, co-chairmen; Lisa Holroyd, secretary; and Cindy Warner, treasurer. The pur- pose of the club was to raise money so that Wilson could exchange students with other countries. Last year, with the help of the adult chapter, two students were sent abroad, and this year the club brought a student from Italy, Alessandro DeStefano, to Wilson. Money for these activities was raised by donations and by selling hot dogs and Wilson T-shirts. Recently designated DRAMA CLUB coach, Mr. Warren Jessen, directed this year’s theatrical production, Our Town’’ by Thornton Wilder. He was assisted by Nancy Guida, the club’s student director. Members of the cast were; Steve Begg, Greg Boardman, Dennis Gleeson, Ken Heckart, Stan Krupa, Valerie Vicchitto, Sue Westerberg, Joyce Goldberg, Skip Haffner, Tom Kriwacki, Sy Soobitsky, Henry Golembeski, Leslie Handler, LeAnn Kalita, Tom Misenti, Tom Molski, David Bickford, Roger Edelberg, and Bradley Green. The entire club helped with costumes and ticket sales. 63 The FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA is a national organization for students enrolled in Vocational agriculture. Over fifty students belonged to the local Mattabeset Chapter. The 1968 officers of this chapter were Dana Smith, president; Mark Maynard, vice-president; Lawrence Lowe, secretary; Sharon Salkauskas, treasurer; Howard Nyman, reporter; William Lardi, sentinel Activities this year included delegates attending the National Convention in Kansas City; field days at UConn for which we won awards in Mechanics, Ornamental Horti- culture, and Forage Crops; contests with other chapters in which awards were won for Parliamentary Procedures and Public Speaking; and the annual open house show in the Spring. The Woodrow Wilson branch of the FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA was composed of stu- dents who are planning a career in teaching or guidance. The purpose of the club is to give members an opportunity to become acquainted with the profession. The officers were Kathy Franklin, president, Caren Hayn, vice-president, and Maureen Charatan, secretary-treas- urer. 64 The purpose of the FUTURE NURSES CLUB is to bring pertinent information con- cerning health careers, especially nursing, to all interested students; both male and female. The officers for 1967-1968 were Bonita Fortin, president; Lorraine Fountain, vice-president; Sue Westcrberg, secretary; and Deborah Dripps, treasurer. The club’s activities this year included assisting at the Bloodmobile when it. visited Wilson High in December, a six weeks First Aid course conducted by a Red Cross instructor, a visit to De Sales Hall (the former Bond Hotel in Hartford) which is the St. Francis Hospital residence for nurses, and a meeting with Mr. Anthony Carbo, guidance director, who discussed the difference between nurses, diploma nurses, asso- ciate degree nurses, and License Practical Nurses. LIBRARY CLUB Students in- terested in working in the library volunteer their services during their study periods. They process books, run off ditto material, distribute over-due notices, and are most help- ful- to teachers and students. — — This year’s BAND was the largest that Wilson has ever seen. It played to probably more diversified audiences than any previous school band. Two Christmas concerts were presented, one open to the public, the other at the annual school Christmas Assembly. In March, the band traveled to Newington to play at the Hospital for Crippled Children. A public concert was given in April at Mercy High School. Wilson Middle School heard the band in May and shortly thereafter the band went to Hubbard School to play. May 25th was the date for the memorable Memorial Day Parade. In June, Instrumental Music Night was held with the Middle School and Grammar School Band. In all it was a very busy year with many painful hours for both Mr. Schmottlach and band members, but every- one agreed that the joys of accomplishment were well worth the hard work. BAND COUNCIL, the body of officers elected by band members to represent them in conference with Mr. Schmottlach in planning band activities, convened after this year. The officers were Ed Combe, captain; Dave Hamp- ton, lieutenant; Lee McQuillan, Eleanor Pratt, and Annette Bitgood, corporals; and Becky Rondini, fresh- man representative. Doug Bacon and Dave Wakefield were managers; Chris Rollason and Eleanor Pratt, librarians; Jill Mer- riam, historian, and Barbara Gunter, recording ser- geant. The close cooperation between the council and Mr. Schmottlach has resulted in a very effective year for the Wilson Band. In addition to the regular band, Mr. Schmottlach has organized a STAGE BAND consisting of fifteen to twenty members. This band spe- cialized in jazz and was heard at the regular band concerts. The CHORAL COUNCIL was the governing body of the Choruses. It consisted of representatives from each choral group, and its function was to co-ordinate the activities and programs. The officers were Gail Combe, president; Marie Maltese, vice-president; and Carrie Lowell, secretary-treasurer. Representatives from the other choruses were Tony Perkins, Len Eurto, Cassy Beatman, Ceci Green, Karen McGann, Lynn Daniels, Leslie Handler, Charlotte Hunter, and Kim Myers. The GIRLS’ CHOIR, under the direction of Mr. Frederick Johnson, performed at the choral concert. Several auditioned for the All State Chorus. The officers were Ceci Green, chairman; Cassy Beatman, vice-chairman; Carrie Lowell and Karen McGann, rep- resentatives. 68 The JUNIOR-SENIOR CHORUS, under the direction of Mr. Frederick Johnson, participated in several choral programs throughout the year. It performed at a Christmas Assembly, an exchange concert with Middletown High School and the annual Spring Concert. This year five members represented Wilson at the Central Northwestern Divi- sional Chorus. The officers were Tony Perkins, chairman; Gail Combe, vice-chairman; and Marie Maltese and Len Eurto, representatives. The FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE CHORUS also entertained with the other choruses under the direction of Mr. Frederick Johnson. Officers were Charlotte Hunter, chairman; Kim Myer, vice-chairman; and Lynn Daniels and Leslie Handler, representatives. 69 The KEYNOTES were a group of boys selected from the other choruses. They per- formed at all chorus programs and at occasional outside activities. Those in the Keynotes were Ken Heckart, Mark Brand, Brad Sellew, Roger Therrien, Larry Woods, Gene Rob- erts, Tony Perkins, Ed Barniski, Sal D'Amico, Kim Meyers, Sal Milardo. The MELO-DEES were a small group of girls from the other chor- uses. They performed at all music programs and occasionally per- formed for outside organizations. The Melo-dees for this year were Cyndi Czapiga, Sharon Crane, Linda Marino, Janine LeCompte, Gail Combe, Pam Hall, Linda Talley, Joyce Goldberg, Gloria Lewis, Karen McGann, Jean Zwingman, and Cassy Beatman. Robin Weiss and Susan Freimuth were the ac- companists. 70 SAGA STAFF - 1968 Editors-in-Chief — Susan Garrett, Paul Edelberg Advertising — Harris Itkin, Judy Kramer, Kathy Sauve, Len Eurto, Ernie Marcoux, Jack Beckley, Nancy Guida Art — Patty Frazier, Cyndi Czapiga Sales — Lisa Holroyd Business Manager — Cheryl Priest Photography — Richard Kabel, Steve Begg, Gail Combe Distribution — Craig Lundell, Jane Ley, Valerie Vicchitto, Ralph Child, John Oryell, Carol Rys, Kathy Russo, Kathy Tuttle Typists — Janine LeCompte, Diane Jarzabek, Penny Ballard, Deborah Hall, Linda Marino, Susan Riley, Gae Stepczyk Copywriters — Cathie Jones, Melissa Clark, Sue Westerberg, John Termine, Bill Gallitto Sports — (Girls) Gwen Young; (Boys) Mark Brand 71 November 11, 1967 14-0 VooMoall FOOTBALL Co-captains Pete Champagne and Jack Belkley led the most successful football squad that Wilson has fielded in many years. Compiling an overall record of 7-1 the Wildcat team tied Southington for CVC honors and at the season's end had achieved state recog- nition for its excellence. Both Champagne and Beckley were selected to All State Honors. The Cats opened their season at home against the Southington Blue Knights. After playing a seesaw game Southington was victorious when a last second touchdown pass was intercepted. The gun went off with the Margray on the short end of a 17-16 score. Against Rockville, the next opponent, things looked tight until Craig Liindell fired deep to Beckley to cap a 12-6 win. The squad went through a tough week of practice and then smashed Newington 22-6 at home. A superb display of offense and the tough work done by the Hatchetmen proved too much for the visiting squad. East Catholic fell victim to the Cats, losing 12-0, and the Cats were really rolling. Windsor gave the Cats a scare but the Cats, led by the Hatchmen,” turned the tables, achieving a smashing 35-14 win. New- comer Bloomfield showed that it has a team to be reckoned with, but the Cats, sparked by two great runs by Larry Woods, both of 65 yards, were too strong and triumphed 19-6. The Blue Devils of Plainville came to Wilson seeking an upset but found the going a bit unpleasant. The Cats demolished their opponents by a 35-0 score. The following Saturday the Cats met crosstown rival Middletown. In a game that saw many injuries to both sides, the Cats put on a great show both offensively and defensively and brought the City Cham- pionship to Wilson by drubbing M.H.S. 14-0. The coaches felt that the personnel made the big difference. Sparked by the seniors, the underclassmen showed promise and determination. It should be noted that all four class presidents and the Student Association president were members of the squad. Seniors who started at varsity position on Saturday afternoons were: Bill Gallitto, Len Eurto, Pete Champagne, Jack Beckley, Dennis Gleeson, Craig Lundell, Tony Perkins, John Scholten, Jerry Therrien, Jim Ruimerman, and Lamont Moody. At the banquet the boys elected Roger Therrien and Ray Perkins, two members of the defensive backfield, as co-captains for next year. Bill Gallitto and Jerry Therrien received the scholar athlete award and Tony Perkins won the most improved player trophy. The school will never forget the year of the Hatchetmen” when Woodrow Wilson reigned supreme in football. Giving up 49 points while scoring 165 showed the final story — a fantastic year by a fantastic squad. BASKETBALL Inexperience was the key word of this year’s basketball squad. The squad was com- posed of only three seniors; Captain John Termine, John Scholten, and Tony Perkins. The team drilled together until it became a hard core, well-organized squad. The pleasant ad- dition of underclassmen Rick Bonner, Roger Therrien, Ray Perkins, and Phil O'Brien added some extra zip to the team. The team under coach Dennis Guimares, an ex- Providence star, opened at home against William Hall. The Warriors had a large height advantage and effectively stopped a hustling Wilson combine. The Cats then lost to high flying Indians of Newington. Despite the fine performance of Captain Termine the Cats were down six at the final buzzer. Glastonbury and Southington proved too experienced, strong, and sharp-shooting as they handed Wilson losses 3 and 4. The highly touted Alumni returned to battle this year's varsity. Everything worked like it was drawn” and the varsity turned back the grads 57-54 before a full house. Windsor handed Wilson its fifth loss. However, Plainville saw us at our peak. Tony Perkins poured through 30 points as the Cats outplayed the Blue Devils from the very beginning to turn in a 69-57 win. The Cats had problems with Hall, and new opponent Killingly. Throughout the scoring famine the squad worked together just as hard as if they were working on a perfect season. Rockville, Windsor, and Plainville turned the tables on our cagers and few were optimistic when we moved into the Cage for our Middletown game. Captain John, and Tony P. paced the squad with 16 points each and Mike Thompson, a late arrival, controlled the boards to give us a 59-57 win. With two seconds left Termine took an inbound pass and threw in a jumper in a melee in front of the key for the Big Win. The squad ventured to the Blue Knights’ castle in Southington to lose by three after leading for the entire game. The remaining games with Newington, Glastonbury, Rockville, M.H.S. and Killingly were recorded as losses. The outlook for next year is extremely bright with several key players returning. At the banquet the following awards were made: Jacques Grenier Scholar Athlete Awards, John Termine and John Scholten; Stanley Kosloski Most Im- proved Athlete Award, Rick Bonner. Ray Perkins and Rick Bonner were chosen co-captains for next year. 75 CROSS COUNTRY Captain John Oryell led the Wilson harriers through one of their most successful seasons. Working under Coach Rudis, the team had a record of 3-5. The competition was rough as the boys faced all three class champs during the year. Cromwell, Class C champ, proved a bit too fast for the locals as the Panthers won 31-21. The meet showed that the squad had some fine runners and that the season would not be bleak. Newington, Class A champ, paced by New England champ Jim Hall, showed the Cats their heels as the Blue and Gold won 38-19- Senior Ernie Marcoux and Captain Oryell ran extremely well at the meet. The Southington squad came to Wilson on a warm day and the Cats, inspired by the large crowd and their helmeted rooters from the football field gave Southington a 26-31 loss. Cliff Moore ran very well during the meet and promised a bright future for the Cats. Glaston- bury had the luck of the Irish as they squeaked by the Cats 28-27. Class B champ Plainville shut out the Cats on a cold drizzly day 50-15. Windsor then beat the Maroon and Gray runners 35-20 at Wilson. The Rockville Rams confidently in- vaded the Wilson course but a crowd of over 200 cheered the Cats to a 34-21 win. Going to the Middletown course the boys, not wanting to upset tradition, won the City Meet for the fourteenth time. Cliff Moore was crowned the City Champ after holding off a fine charge by the pack to win by 30 yards. The Cats scored well with Moore, Marcoux, Oryell, Baldwin and Brand finishing in the top ten. The Cats fin- ished fifth in the conference meet and ended a highly suc- cessful year. It was announced at the banquet that Ralph Wilson will lead the squad next year. Ralph should get some fine help from underclassmen Russ Stanchfield, Tom Molski, David Bauer and Allan Ciaburri. Seniors who ran this year included Captain John Oryell, Ernie Marcoux, George Baldwin, Cliff Moore, Mark Brand, Louis Bartollotta, and Brad Sellew. SWIMMING The Wilson aquamen were not too success- ful in dual meets but individually several boys made tremendous progress in their own events.. Co-Captain George Baldwin broke two school records in the freestyle sprints by swimming the.50 yard freestyle in a fine 25.5 and the double in 57.6 for the 100 yard event. Junior John Hejna broke the mark in the 200 and 400 yard freestyle. In the 200 John touched home in 2:09 and swam the swimmer marathon in 4:48, a fine time for the 400 yard. Brother Payl Hejna covered the 100 yard breaststroke in 1:17.8. Paul set the mark the first time he swam the stroke. The medley relay team of Mike Ganaros, Paul Hejna, John Rowe, and Dan Lowell covered the 200 yards in 2:04.6. The problem that faced the mermen was a definite lack of depth. The boys who gave out got results but there were just not enough. The record of 1-15 was high- lighted by the big win over Weaver of Hart- ford. In this meet Co-Captain Sal D’Amico turned in a fine diving performance. Other seniors who contributed a great deal were Dan Lowell and Alan Glidden. At the win- ter banquet John Hejna and Paul Hejna were elected to co-captain the Swim Team of 1968- 1969. The PEP CLUB began its eighth year by electing the following officers: Cathie Jones, president; Judy Kramer, vice-president; Kathy Russo, senior secretary; Jeanne Grenier, junior secretary; Barbara Fiderio, sophomore secretary; and Sharon Dooley, freshman secretary. At all athletic contests Pep Club members were readily identified by their uniforms of gray wool shorts, white blouses and sweaters, and gray knee socks. The chief function of the club was to attend athletic events in a body and assist the cheerleaders in promot- ing school spirit and good sportsmanship. Mrs. Flora Tucci was faculty advisor. The GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB BOARD was organ- ized under the direction of Miss Hyland for the pur- pose of representing each club within the GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB. The officers were elected as follows: Nancy Guida, president; Marie Maltese, vice presi- dent; Judy Kramer, secretary; and Cynthia Warner, treasurer. The representatives to the board consisted of the presidents of the various clubs and candidates on the slate. The girls intramurals included girls from all four classes competing against each other. At the end of the year the winning class received a trophy. The representatives were Gwendolyn Young, Naida Rowe, Cathy Jones, Carol Legassey, Lisa Holroyd, Sue Riley, Gail Combe, Paulette Curkin, Janet Erickson, Debby Hall, Karen McGann, and Kathy Sauve. The LEADERS CLUB was organized for the girls who had received a B” or better average in Physical Education. The club included girls from all four grades. This was a year 'round club, and it was neces- sary to maintain a B” average to stay in for the year. There were no officers of the club but each member had special assignments at one time or another. The club was under the direction of Miss Hyland, who ex- pected each member to show leadership qualities and to set a good example. A A P A ft jf BASKETBALL CLUB is a branch of Girls’ Sports Club for those girls who are especially interested in the game of basketball. Intramural tournaments were held among the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. The club met under the supervision of its advisor, Miss Anne Hyland. The BADMINTON CLUB was kept busy during the late winter with singles and doubles tournaments. At the annual sports banquet in June, the tournament winners received trophies. 83 The BOWLING CLUB was one of the smallest groups in the Girls' Sports program. Every Wednesday the girls went to Gilletti’s Bowl-A- Drome. Also included in this club was the Hundreds Club. If a girl bowled one hundred or better and maintained her average, she was an automatic member. The officers this year were Gail Combe, president and Kathy Tuttle, secretary. Miss Anne Hyland was club advisor. The MODERN DANCE CLUB has been in existence during the past school year. Practice took place every Friday afternoon from 2:30-3:30 P.M. under the direction of Miss Cornish, who was also the advisor for the Cheerleaders. The officers were as follows: Gwendolyn Young, president; Kathy Russo, secretary. The SOFTBALL CLUB met after school during the spring months. The numerals of the class winning the interclass competition were engraved on the softball trophy in the trophy case. The year proved to be very successful for the VOLLEYBALL CLUB. Keen competition was seen among the several classes. The GIRLS' TRACK TEAM consisted of those girls who wished to better their athletic ability. The girls practiced along with the boys in the spring, and those who showed excellence later participated in the State Meets . TENNIS CLUB — At the time of going to press there was a possibility that co-ed tennis would be organized this year. 86 The MAJORETTES have spent many hours of practice for marching and twirling at pep assemblies and at home football and basketball games. Annually, the corps co-spon- sors the Shaker-Shuffle” dance with the cheerleaders. This year’s head majorette was Kathy Sauve and as- sistant head was Debbie Hall. Offi- cers of the Majorette Council were Carol Legassey, president; Susan Riley, vice-president; Linda Marino, secretary; and Susan Westerberg, treasurer. Other members of the corps were Diane Combe, Carrie Lowell, Linda Fererra, Karen Mc- Gann, and LeAnn Kalita. Miss Jo- anne Blake was the faculty advisor. The CHEERLEADERS were out- standing examples of school spirit. They gave much time to practice during the school year and summer months in order to lead cheers at all the sports events. They also repre- sented Woodrow Wilson in a cheer- ing conference at the University of Connecticut. Gail Combe and Marie Maltese were co-captains. Other se- niors on the squad were Kathy Tut- tle, Janet Erickson, Cindy Warner, Carol Crete, Diane Griffith and Valerie Vicchitto. Junior members were Diane Gallitto, Wendy Bright and Cherie Kress. Miss Alice Corn- ish was faculty advisor. 87 These pages of advertising helped to pay for this copy of the 1968 SAGA PLEASE PATRONIZE SAGA ADVERTISERS FAHNESTOCK CO. (Established 1881) Investment Securities Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds 19 Church Street Meriden, Connecticut 235-5708 or 235-2563 John P. 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