Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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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

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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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SALVATORE J. GARRO A mind ready for all thingr, big or small. Baseball 2, 3, Co-captain 4, Football 3, 4, Class Play 4, Minstrel 3, 4, Conservation Club 3, Vice-President 4, National Athletic Scholarship So- ciety 3, 4, Boosters Club 3, 4, Spanish Club Secretary 3, Choir 3, 4. Sal entered all things with a zest -and determination to see them through to a finish. A fine athlete, he will always be remembered by the Class of '55 for his athletic accomplishments. Despite his varied activities, he still found time to become an efficient manager of our Farmington Student. We expect to see you as a professional football player someday, Sal. PATRICIA P. HARRIS A keen participant in anything athletic. Field Hockey 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Softball 2, 3, 4, Intramural Board 4, Conservation Club 3, 4, Booster Club 2, 3, 4, Outing Club 3, Vice Presi- dent 4, Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Senior Supper Committee, Sports Editor of the Farmington Student. Anyone could tell that Pat loved sports from the way in which she participated in all athletic contests. She never missed her schedule at the refreshment stand during football games. With such an indefatigable spirit, Pat, you should leap over all barriers and make yourself known in this world. BARBARA JEAN HAWORTH Nothing great war ever achieved without enthn.fia.fm. Conservation Club 3, 4, Outing Club 2, 3, Field Hockey 4, Minstrel 4, Class Play 4, Dramatic Club 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Hilltop Club 3, Softball 4, Assistant Editor for the Farmington Student. Barbara is a warmhearted classmate always ready to lend an assisting hand. Many a time did she entertain her classmates at school and at home with her fun and laughter. We vision you as a kind and sympathetic nurse, Barb Do you plan to teach your patients to be cheerleaders? ELAINE JUNE HOLLINGER The industriour are forever constructing the road to Juccerrf' Editor-in-chief of Farmington Student , Fairview Beacon 3, 4, Class Plays 3, 4, Forum Club 2, Conservation Club 3, 4, Senior Supper Committee, Minstrel 2, 3, UNESCO Representative 3. Elaine blossomed out into one of our most dramatic stars, enjoying the lead in our senior play. Maintaining a high scholastic record during her three years, she was honored with the position of editor-in-chief of our class book, the Farmington Student. We know that your classmates at Smith will recognize you for your true worth, Elaine, an intelligent worker and co- operative classmate. 'I5