Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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HERBERT ROBERT LINCOLN January 9, 1939 Academic Herb is a quiet, good-looking fellow who is always around trying to help. Seemingly shy, he is really friendly, and has a wonderful personality. Herb lives on a farm and does much work at home, which doesn’t leave him very much time for school activities. You evidently know this if you have seen him around Haz- ardville in his “hot” Farmall tractor. After school. Herb plans to join the U.S. Air Force and will try to get his wings by becoming a pilot. GEORGE BROWN LITTLEJOHN, JR. September 28, 1938 Academic Scholastically, athletically and socially inclined, George has been a great joy to our Senior class. George was a Pro Merito student for four years and was honored by receiving a history award in his Junior year. He was very active in sports, playing on the Varsity and Junior Varsity baseball, football and basketball teams, and intramural bas- ketball team. In his Senior year George was elected co-captain of the football team. Another honor George received was his election to the Vice-Presidency of the Senior Class. He was also active as chairman of prom committees, Latin and Hi-Y Club work, and on the Senior- Freshman Reception Committee. LORRAINE ANN KORECKI September 5, 1938 Academic Lorraine, or “Shortie”, as some of her friends call her, has been a joy to her many friends and classmates. Her smil- ing face never passes a person by with- out some recognition on her part. She came to us in the middle of her Fresh- man year from Hartford High and has increased Enfield's spirit with her talents in art, her invaluable aid on prom and play committees and her excellent schol- astic rating. Lorraine was one of the six Seniors in the Senior class who com- peted in the National Merit Scholarship Foundation Exams. She also received an honorary certificate for her achievement in stenography. SANDRA ELIZABETH LEAF December 14, 1938 Vocational Sandy came to Enfield in her Junior year. Previous to coming to Enfield she attended Burlington High and Westfield High. There she was a cheerleader, a member of the Dramatics Club, the Glee Club, and a Student Librarian. Sandy proved her ability and desire to partici- pate actively without delay when she entered Enfield. Her willing smile and charming personality were discovered immediately, as she joined many group activities. She served on the Junior and Senior Prom Committees, The Student Ticker, the Senior-Freshman Reception Committee, and was a member of the Glee Club. Sandy plans to work in a hank after graduation. ANNE SHIRLEY LEPORE May 1, 1938 Vocational Anne called “Lepor” by many of her friends, plans to work as a secretary. She has been a member of the Freshman and Senior Y-Teens, has served on the prom committees, and has been one of the hard workers on the Ticker Staff. Anne’s flair for wearing clothes well has led her to an interest in modeling which she hopes to do in her spare time. Her fine qualities are enhanced by her friend- ly manner and her eagerness to help whenever she can. After graduation Ann plans to he a secretary and later become a model.

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M I JOAN CAROL KING August 6, 1938 Vocational A “good sport” best describes our Joan. She has participated in various types of sports in Enfield throughout her four years, her favorites being basket- ball and swimming. Joan’s energy, how- ever, was not all exhausted on the bas- ketball court, for she proved her effi- ciency in various clubs and activities such as Y-Teens, Glee Club, Junior Red Cross, and the Senior-Freshman Recep- tion Committee. Joan is a friend to all, a fact which accounts for her many friends. We know that her pep and vigor will prove useful in her future years as an airline hostess, a career in which good sportsmanship is an asset. jV BARBARA ANN LaJOIE September 27, 1938 Vocational Blue eyes and blond hair, makes Barb one of the cutest girls in the Senior Class. Her joyous and pleasing person- ality have gained her many friends throughout her school years. Barb has been very active on prom committees and Y-Teen work. She is an ardent sports fan; and during her sophomore year she played for the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team. She was also a tabu- lator for the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team. Another honor bestowed upon Barb was that of treasurer of the Sopho- more and Junior Class. After gradua- tion Barb plans to enter I.B.M. School. CHARLES GEORGE KNIGHT December 25, 1937 Academic Charlie is one of our big, husky, crew- cut, and blue-eyed seniors standing about six feet. He loves to hunt and has quite a collection of guns and hunting equipment. You can see him anywhere by his bright red and black ‘50 Ford convertible and his “Hazardville Fire Dept.” sign on the front bumper. Charlie is a very good-natured person and al- ways willing to help someone especially those who have to go home from school and don’t have any way of getting there. He plans to join the Army after gradu- ation and then study engineering. PATRICIA HELEN KINNEAR August 22, 1938 Academic Dignified and quiet, Pat is the soft- voiced senior with the engaging smile. Pat has taken part in such activities as the Glee Club, prom committees and the school play committee. Taking an aca- demic course, Pat plans to enter college in preparation for a teaching career. Pat. is a true friend always willing to help out in any way possible. With her genuine sincerity, her future success is assured. MARY LOUISE LAZINSKI September 14, 1937 Vocational Mary can always be recognized by her bright cheery smile and her quiet but charming manners. During the four years she has spent at Enfield, Mary has been active in many activities in- cluding the prom committees, the Ad Committee for the school play and Glee Club. She plans to attend college to pre- pare for executive secretarial work. 25

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A SOPHIE MARY LIRO December 10, 1936 Vocational Sophie, better known as Toots, is a very fine friend. She always has a smile for everyone. Sophie’s main hobby is dancing, especially the Polish Hop. She also is a “pro” in basektball, and was a great help to her basketball teams. In school, she participated in Glee Club, and prom committee work. Sophie’s main interest is to become a secretary. We will always remember Sophie for her fine personality and good sense of humor. VIRGINIA JEAN LIUCCI November 13, 1938 Academic Laughing brown eyes and a friendly smile characterize Jean. Her neatness and pleasant personality dominate. Jean was a member of the Latin Club, the Glee Club, and the Junior Red Cross. She participated in the school play in 1955. She has shown her dependability by serving on various prom committees throughout her four years at Enfield. Jean plans a nursing career. SALVATORE MANCUSO November 19, 1937 Academic Because of his fun-loving personality and beguiling smile, there’s never a dull moment with Sam around. In his Fresh- man year, he received the annual Latin Award. As an honor student and a mem- ber of the Latin Club, he showed his scholastic ability; while in his social activities he included membership in the Hi-Y and service on the Senior Prom Committee. Sam’s favorite pastime is mechanics, and you’ll never see him without his blue Ford convertible. After graduation, he plans to join the service. After that, “Quien Sabe?” DAVID A. MARTIN August 9, 1938 Vocational What a build! What a personality! You must be talking about Dave, aren't you? He must have green and white in his blood because for four years he has played football for Enfield and was co- captain in his Senior year. Now you might think Dave is strictly a football lad, but remember him at our prom, play and other committee meetings? He loves to tinker with cars and one day he hopes to be a mechanic. When he isn’t playing football, attending commit- tee meetings or tinkering with cars, you can find him at the local fishing pond or hunting in a beautiful patch of woods. VIRGINIA MARY MARRONE February 28, 1938 Vocational Attractive, poised and sophisticated best describe Gini. A dependable wor- ker, she served on the Farewell Prom Committee as a Freshman, the Sopho- more Dance Committee in her second year and on the School Play Committee as a Senior. She has been a member of both the Freshman and Senior Y-Teens. Her pleasant smile and sensible man- ner have won her many friends. Un- doubtedly, we will never forget Gini or her big green Buick. a familiar sight to us all. The diamond on her left hand indicate her plans for the future and we wish Gini happiness. PATRICIA ANN MILLS June 24, 1937 Vocational Patty is an active girl around Enfield. She’s interested in all sports, especially basketball. She possesses an eveready smile. Patty was a member of Y-Teens. Her future ambition is to become a sec- retary. We feel that her cheerful dispo- sition is an indispensable asset in achieving her goal. 27