Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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j m JUNE ANN COUSINEAU December 6, 1937 Vocational June is well-known at Enfield because of her wonderful personality, cheerful- ness and courtesy. Her activities during this time include the Drum Corps, Fresh- man Y-Teens, Glee Club, Advertising Committee for the school play. She has been on the honor roll. After she gradu- ates from Enfield she would like a posi- tion as a secretary. Always reliable and conscientious she will more than fulfill her duties in her chosen occupation. ROBERT WALTER CONGROVE July 20, 1936 Vocational “Jake” is a boy with the warm person- ality, the pleasing smile, and the con- suming interest in baseball. He has been a star pitcher at Enfield for four years, and. if possible, “Jake” would like to continue in baseball as a professional player. He has been very active in other things such as the Future Farmers of America, the Hi-Y Club, football and basketball. If possible, “Jake” hopes to continue his education in college. RUTH EDNA CROTEAU January 11, 1939 Vocational “Hi Rita!” “No, I’m sorry I’m Ruth”. That phrase is very familiar to all of us because in our senior class we happen to have a pair of identical twins, who can confuse us more easily than anything else. Since her name is under the pic- ture we can assume this is Ruth, or Ruthie as she is called. Ruthie’s hobbies are dancing and sewing. After gradua- tion, she plans to do office work. MARTIN HILARY CORBETT August 16, 1938 Academic Martin is well-known around Enfield as the boy with the warm smile and the friendly personality. Coming here mid- way in his high school career, he entered Enfield knowing only a few students, but with his amiable qualities, he now has very many friends. His part time job occupies most of his time after school, allowing him very little time to join in school activities. This job, and his initiative, will help him to reach his goal as an electrical engineer. JOAN FRANCES CARENZO August 12, 1938 Academic “Laugh, I thought I’d die!” And you will be laughing too, if you stay in Joan’s company for even one minute. Joanie’s wit is just one of the characteristics of her pleasing personality. Behind that sense of humor are the virtues of deter- mination and ambition. She was a mem- ber of the Ticker Club, Junior Red Cross and Glee Club during her first years at Enfield. She took an active part in the Y-Teens and was elected Secretary in her Junior year. Joan has served on all the committees of everything our class has spensored. Her plans for the future in- clude nursing, and after that — well we all know what every girl’s wish is. RITA ANNETTE CROTEAU January 11, 1939 Vocational Although she is one of the quieter members of our class, Rita is always ready to join in the fun or lend a helping hand. Rita holds a part time job and still manages to keep her marks up to good standing. She is very cheerful and has a shy smile, which wins her many friends. Rita plans to do office work after graduation, where her pleasant personality and calm efficiency will be valuable assets.

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JOAN DALTON BEATTIE November 13, 1938 Vocational Joan came to us from Hartford High in the beginning of the Senior year. She has been very active in the athletic field, participating in girl's basketball and baseball for three years, in addition to being a member of the Archery Club. In the social circle too, she has contrib- uted her time and energy to the Drama Club, Glee Club, Junior Red Cross, Girl's League, Hipha Mu Theta, and the school paper. Before she moved here, she was also on the Dictatorial board for the classbook. Joan is a very pleasant per- son and easy to talk with. She has all the qualifications for a secretarial car- eer, her chosen field. WARREN REINHOLD CARLSTEN November 4, 1938 Vocational A familiar figure in the halls of En- field is Warren, a boy who is liked and respected by all his classmates and teachers. Warren is very conscientious and does his school work and all pro- jects to the best of his ability. Warren is very fond of music and can always be heard singing melodiously in the Glee Club. Warren's favorite hobby is farm- ing. He is a member of the F.F.A., hav- ing joined in his Junior year. After graduating Warren plans to enter the service. JOSEPH JAMES CALCASOLA December 17, 1938 Academic Joe is a cheerful well-mannered boy, respected by both students and teachers. Joe also finds time to do well in his studies. He was, in addition, business manager of the school play. He has been active in the Hi-Y and played football in his Sophomore year. We all enjoyed Joe in the leading role of the school play, “Beauty and the Beef”, in his Junior year. He has also been host for the Junior Prom, basketball manager and a marshall at graduation in 1955. Joe plans to enter college next fall. January 4, 1939 Vocational Vivacious, happy, kind and sympa- thetic, Mary greets each fellow-pal with a hearty hello and a cheery smile. Quite musical, too. Besides contributing her talent to the school orchestra and Glee Club, for four years, and the Enfield Echo Choral Group, for three years, Mary has been a three-year delegate to the All-State Music Festival, and a lead- ing character in the school operetta, “The Mikado.” In her Senior year, Mary won a gold pin for perfect speed typing. The Latin Club, Homemakipg Club, Junior Red Cross, Y-Teens and the School Play have all had the pleas- ure of knowing Mary. She plans a sec- retarial career. ELAINE DOLORES CHMURA November 18, 1937 Vocational A well-known girl around Enfield is Elaine. She has been very active on all prom committees, especially in the pub- licity department. Elaine has contribu- ted to various clubs and activities dur- ing her four years here at school, and her interest in basketball has made her an ardent follower of sports. Her many clubs and activities include Ticker Club, Glee Club, Y-Teens, school play commit- tee and Social Editor of the Ticker. Elaine plans to enter the business field as a private secretary. SAUL CLIMAN March 30, 1938 Vocational Saul was a member of the Glee Club for three years, a member of the school band for two years, and a member of the J.V. football team for two years. Even though he holds a part-time job, Saul has always found time to help out on class activities. Saul was a member of the following committees: Farewell Prom committee, and the Senior-Fresh- man Reception Committee. Saul has always been a cheerful boy. His plans for the future is to join the United States Air Force.

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4JWm ELEANOR MARIE DISTAZIO November 25, 1937 Vocational The pretty girl with the long, wavy hair . . . that’s our Eleanor, who is very well-known for her attractiveness and her well-planned wardrobe. As a mem- ber of the Y-Teens for three years, the Senior-Freshman Reception Committee, and all our prom committees, Eleanor has displayed her co-operative spirit and willingness to work. Her pleasing per- sonality and sociability helped to earn for her an enviable and memorable hon- or, as we elected her to serve as Hostess for our Senior Prom — “Mistletoe Mag- ic”. Eleanor plans to do office work after graduation. ROBERT JOHN CRANE January 18, 1937 Academic We all know Bob as the well-dressed, and smart boy with the pleasing smile. During his four years at Enfield, he has done good scholastic work, and partici- pated in group activities. In his Fresh- man year, he was a member of the Hi-Y Club and for three years, he has con- tributed his singing talents to the Glee Club. As a Junior, he was Business Manager of the annual School Play. Boh hopes to become a pharmacist or a chem- istry teacher. KENNETH WILFERD DEVIN February 2, 1938 Vocational Kenny was an honor roll student for three years. He has been a member of the F.F.A. for three years and a member of the Glee Club for one year. Kenny always took his studies seriously and has saved his relaxation for after school hours. One can always find Kenny with his little green Ford and a car full of friends. Although Kenny has no specific plans for the future, it is beyond doubt that with his ability to study he is bound to succeed in whatever field he selects. HAZEL THERESA DeGRAY November 13, 1938 Vocational Hazel started her Freshman year here with us, but during her second year she left for Suffield. I guess she missed us because she came hack in her Junior vear to stay and graduate with us. She has a gracious manner and one can find her verv easy to get along with. As for her helping others. Hazel is one w'ho will always co-operate and assist anyone who might need assistance. She is verv am- bitious and that quality we’re sure will heln her a great deal in fulfilling her ambition to become a secretary. GERTRUDE H. DAVENPORT April 7, 1938 Academic Everyone knows Gertie as the popular, good-natured girl who would do any- thing for anyone. Gertie’s fun-loving personality and invaluable quality of leadership has won for her the respect and admiration of all her classmates. Gertie has been a member of the Student Council for three years, was Secretary of the class in her Junior year, and was a delegate to Laurel Girls’ State. A cap- able student, Gertie has achieved honor standing for four years. She had the leading role in three of our school plays, proving her remarkable acting ability. Efficient and ambitious, Gertie has served on various prom committees, was Assistant Business Manager of the School Play and Photography Editor of the Echo. Her future plans include en- gineering assistant. ERNEST EDWARD DENBY August 15, 1939 Academic Ern is a quiet, reserved lad who is a good-natured, well known classmate. Ern was a member of the Senior-Fresh- man Reception Committee. He was the Sports Editor of the Student Ticker, and he was an active member in the Hi-Y. Em has been a Pro Merito member for four years. In his Freshman year he was, a varsity baseball manager, a member of the Latin Club and a member of the or- chestra. In his Sophomore and Junior years he was varsity football and basket- ball manager. Ern found time to be on the play committee during his Sopho- more year. With his efficiency and char- acter, Em should succeed in his future plans of going to college.