Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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FRANCES ANN DEMBISHACK In rolilude the mind gain: strength. Red Cross Club 2, Hilltop Club 3, 4, Conservation Club 4, Typist for the Farmington Student. Frances was a familiar sight each morning as she passed the absentee lists to all teachers. Quiet and unassuming, she did her assignments in a diligent manner. She was a capable typist for our yearbook. Your practice in high school should be valuable experience for you, Franny, as you head for a secretarial position. ROBERT A. DLUBAC I never worry about what I did yeflerclayf' Conservation Club 3, Automobile Club 4. That sudden and loud burst of laughter emanating from a group of boys usually could be traced to Robert. Minus all cares, he applied himself to projects in the Industrial Arts field and to counting boxes of Wheaties at a local store, Don't hit your thumb, Bob, when you are building that new home for your wife, LOIS A. DLUGOKENSKI Beauty lie! in kindner.t. Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Supper Committee 4, Conservation Club 3, 4, Hilltop Club 3, Red Cross Club 2, Outing Club 4, Typist for the Farmington Student. What will next year's minstrel show be without Lois and her tap dancing! Ever ready to assist even in instructing six senior chorines in the art of tap dancing, she has been a valuable member of our class. Con- siderate and kind to the utmost, Lois has cemented many friendships. Our best to you, Lois, in the Travelers. MARIAN LUCILLE DROWN The .racial rmile, the rympatbetic tear. Class Secretary 2, 4, Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Captain, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Winter Carnival Attendant 3, 4, Hilltop Club, President 4, Minstrel 4, Boosters Club 2, 3, Choir 4, Softball 2, 3, 4, Junior Representative to P.T.A., Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. How could a voice as soft as Marian's ever succeed in leading the student body in such vociferous cheers? As a participant in the minstrel she was a bit disappointed in singing Elmer's Tune instead of Melan-'Collie' Babyf' When in the future we think of good times and firm friends, you will always be in our memories, Marty. 'I3

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ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM The bert part of school ir hetween classes. Photography Club President 23 Conservation Club 5, 43 Chefs Club 43 Audio-Visual Club 53 junior Prom Committee3 Art Editor of the Farming- ton Student. Bob is one of our outstanding artists. Displays of his art work were evident in the decorations for our junior Prom and in the cartoons for our class book. Easy going by nature he is content to tackle each problem as it comes. With such a fine inheritance of artistic talent you should continue to make the Cunningham name well known in the field of commercial art, Bob GENEVIEVE A. CURTI Rhythm in her feet and gum chewing. Basketball 2, 4g Hockey 43 Softball 5, 43 Dramatic Club 2g Language Club 2, 53 Outing Club 4g Conservation Club 5, 43 Class Play 43 Minstrel 2, 5, 43 Intramural Club 4. In addition to her two appearances as a tap dancer in our minstrels, Genevieve added to her laurels with a laughable presentation of a Italian woman doing Italy's favorite native dance. With your bright smile and cheerful greeting you should never find life dull, Gen MARTIN F. CYR, JR. A lender of men, hilt cz follower of women. Class President 2, 5, 43 Football 2, 5, 4g Language Club 23 Rifle Club 53 Auto Club 4g Conservation Club 5,43 Minstrel 4g Boosters Club 2, 33 Assistant Business Manager of the Farmington Student. Marty served as our popular class president for three years. Serious about his duties, he devoted himself to his many responsibilities in a work- man-like manner. Your qualities for leadership should be very helpful, Cy, whether you become an accountant or meat cutter. MICHAEL BOWLER DAUGHN Give me an easy chair and an audience of females. Dramatic Club 2, 53 Conservation Club 5, 43 Class Play 4g Senior Supper Committee3 French Club 43 Junior Prom Committee3 Assistant Business Manager of the Farmington Student. When it came to entertainment, Mike was in a class by himself. Shall we ever forget his portrayals in our class plays and his duets with jackie in the minstrels. His good Irish wit was a salve for all our diflicul- ties. Certainly, Mike, you ought to make some good connection in the theatrical world. 12

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ROBERT B. DUBE Even Rome wa.rn't built in a day. Football Manager 2g Rifle Club, Vice President 3, President 4, Con- servation Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 2g Rifle Team 4. Only a gun can make our quiet man Bob talk. Once he starts on hunting and guns there is no stopping him. With his fine tenor voice he represented Farmington at the All-State Chorus. Be sure to get those reports in on time, Bob, as you become an airline pilot. JOHN J. DZIEKAN A gleaming eye, a devilish grin. Audio-Visual Club 2, Hobby Club 35 Conservation Club 4g Automobile Club 4, Stage Hand, junior Class Play. john's philosophy centers about having a good time and showing a happy-go-lucky attitude. True blue to his pals, he joined them in working for the Conservation Club and doing projects in Manual Training. We hope the United States Army will not change your happy spirit, 'Howdyf' RONALD F. FINK 1 try all thingxp I achieve what I can. Minstrel 4, Spanish Club 39 Conservation Club 3, 4g Basketball 4g As- sistant Business Manager of the Farmington Student. Rona1d's height enabled him to do an outstanding job as center on the basketball team. The epitome of friendliness, he was a welcome guest at our parties. Not many of us were lucky like Ronny with two cars at our beck. As you leave us, Bevo, we hope that you won't emulate Mrs. Malaprop. ELIZABETH ANN FOLEY Minh, with thee I intend to live. Conservation Club 5, 4, Photography Club 2, Intramural Board 4, Outing Club 2, 4g Basketball 4, Field Hockey 4, Picture Editor of the Far- mington Student. Betty became a keen participant in sports in her senior year, making her letters in basketball and field hockey. With a good sense of humor and a friendly smile, she was a delightful hostess to the Saturday night party. We know that you will be a panacea for the blues, Betty, wherever you are located. 14