Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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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.

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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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ANN CHAPIN DARLING June 19, 1938 Vocational In the upper third of her class, this delightful, witty and remarkable person- ality is Ann. Her last name? “Darling”, which surely suits her. Her delightful manners and her initiative have earned her honors for four years, and the achievement award in bookkeeping in her Junior year. Her ability in leader- ship was recognized when she was elec- ted President of the Hazardville Y-Teens in her Junior year, and the Secretary of the Hazardville Tri-Hi-Y in her Senior year. Her charming presence was also welcomed in the Junior Red Cross, Homemaking Club, Senior-Freshman Re- ception, Junior and Farewell Prom Com- mittees, Homeroom Booster Committee, and as one of the honored usherettes at Class Night and Graduation for the 1935 graduates. She plans to enter Bay Path. EVAN JOHN EVANS November 11, 1938 Academic As President, Evan has led the class for the past three years. A versatile stu- dent and an outstanding athlete, Evan was a delegate to Boys’ State and to Gov- ernors’ Day at the Eastern States Expo- sition. This year he received the Foot- ball Award for Most Valuable Player. He brought honor to Enfield when he was elected Vice-President of the Con- necticut Federation of Student Councils. He has been on all our prom committees, has played in the school orchestra and this year was elected to the Yearbook Staff as Sports Editor. His personality, sense of responsibility, and invaluable qualities of leadership has earned for him the Elks’ Leadership Award. JILL ELLEN FITZGERALD June 29, 1938 Academic Jill is well-known at Enfield for her cheerful disposition. An industrious wor- ker. Jill has put forth her efforts on such projects as the school play and a number of prom committees. Her extra-curricu- lar activities include Glee Club, Y-Teens, Latin Club, Junior Red Cross and parti- cipation in such sports as tennis, basket- ball and bowling. Scholastically able, she has been an honor student and plans to make teaching her career. CAROLE THERESA DICHELLO October 11, 1938 Academic “Digs”? Yes, we all know her. Every- one at one time or another has had the opportunity to speak to this sparkling and bubbling, dark-haired girl. Many may have seen her diligently typing away for the “Student Ticker” as exchange editor of the newspaper. Every time there was a vacant spot in the Senior Prom, Farewell Prom, Junior Prom or school play committees, or a homeroom booster collector, Carole volunteered. She was a member of the Latin Club, Junior Red Cross, Y-Teens, drum corps, school play committee, and orchestra meetings. Scholastically, Carole has been on the honor roll for four years. THOMAS JOSEPH DOYKER August 3. 1938 Academic Tom is a hard worker who made the Pro-Merito Society for two years. One can be sure if Tom takes a job he will do it well. If one needs a hand, he is always right there. During the summers he worked in tobacco and in the mill after school. One of his hobbies is sports, particularly baseball and bowl- ing. His good humor and charming smile go a long way and bring enjoyment to his many friends. We wish him much success in the future as he plans to join the Marines and attend college later.