Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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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.

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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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ROBERT STEPHEN FIORE March 23, 1938 Vocational Bob, a boy of medium height with a dark complexion, has participated in varsity football during his Junior and Senior years at Enfield. “Spud” showed his willingness by being on the Junior and Senior prom committees. He has a quiet sort of manner. He makes friends easily. His plans for the future are to join the United States Air Force after which he will prepare for some sort of trade. ALFRED JOSEPH GAMACHE, JR. January 8, 1937 Academic Alfred is a very friendly person. He is easy to get along with. Just about every- one in the Senior class knows Fred. He plans to go into some type of business of his own. He has a hobby at home that keeps him occupied at all times. His hobby is records and recording. He loves music, especially organ music. Fred col- lects records of all kinds, mostly organ. His records range from jazz to the clas- sics. He is a quiet, generous person. With his disposition and kindly attitude Fred will achieve lasting satisfaction in life. PATRICIA HELEN FRANGI A MORE October 28, 1938 Academic Pat, pleasant and cheerful, is one of the most reliable members of our class. Her willingness to lend a helping hand is shown by her participation in the Junior Red Cross, school play and prom committees. Musically inclined, Pat has been a member of the Enfield Echoes and a four year member of the Glee Club. Efficient, capable and ambitious, Pat plans to enter the field of nursing. IRENE HELEN GADOMSKI June 24, 1939 Vocational “Rene”, one of our most intelligent seniors, came to Enfield with a definite outlook on life — especially school life. She believes, and one can tell by her marks and achievements, that one should put his utmost ability and time towards schoolwork to make himself complete, happy, and successful when he is ventur- ing into this wide world. Her honor rat- ing has been outstanding throughout her four years. “Rene”, was also on prom and play committees. Junior Red Cross and Y-Teens work, and a member of the Glee Club. After graduation “Rene” plans to do secretarial work. ARTHUR FELIE, JR. November 7, 1937 Vocational That tall, good-looking classmate with the engaging smile is Art. Most of his time in school is given to Aggie Class. In his Junior year, he represented En- field at the University of Connecticut meat judging contest in which he won first prize. In his Senior year. Art was a representative from Connecticut at the convention in Kansas City. Here he re- ceived second prize for meat judging and third prize for livestock judging. Art loves outdoor sports, with hunting and fishing leading the list. His ready smile and sincere personality have won him many friends. After graduation Art plans to enter the farming field. ALAN W'lLLIAM FRANCESK1 January 5, 1938 Academic An honor student for three years, Alan was very active in extra curricular acti- vities evidenced by the fact that he was in the Latin and German Clubs in his first two years at Enfield, played in the orchestra, and was a member of the Hi- Y in his senior year. In his Junior year he was representative to Boys State. A1 plans to attend the University of Con- necticut to major in pharmacy.