Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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CHARLES SEYMOUR BAYETTE Good-naturedf Why not? I-le'r happy. Football 3, 4, Student Council 4, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Minstrel 4. Charles has a big heart ever ready to open in generosity to any of his classmates. He even helped a certain girl while away the time waiting for the bus. We liked the way in which he harmonized in the minstrel. Your spirit of cooperation and willingness will win you many friends, Chuck. DONALD KENNETH BAYETTE School ir ten monthr too long. Football 3, Class Play 43 Conservation Club 2, 3, 45 Minstrel 43 Chefs Club 2g Audio Visual 25 Choir 2. Donald made his stage debut in our minstrel show as he interpreted the role of Chong Carefree by nature he was content to limit his activities to chauffering Gerry, working in a store, and adding in a few days of absence. Don't get lost in those Burlington hills, Donny. RAYMOND F. BELL MARYELEN BEERS A quiet reserve oft rhowr determination. ' Conservation Club 2: 5, 4, Minstrel 4, Basketball 2, 3, Harvest Supper Committee 4, Carnival Queen Attendant 2. Maryelen was one of the hits of the minstrel show with her exhibition of baton twirling. She possesses a spirit of determination. Add a pleasant smile and you can see why she has so many friends. Be careful, Mary- elen, that you do not fall out of the boat during the numerous fishing parties at Lake Garda. Lett night at twelve I felt immense, hut now I feel like thirty centrf' ' Football 3, 45 Basketball 2, 5, 4, Conservation Club 5, 4g President of French Club 4, Dramatic Club 2, Minstrel 4. Fun-loving Ray could always be found in the halls whistling a tune or engaged in conversation with members of the football and basketball teams. How he did enjoy a certain dance number in our minstrel show! With your carefree attitude, Ray, you should not find the chores of the Navy too diflicult. 9

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CHARLES W BAILEY Harte maker wane. Conservation Club 2 3 Spanish Club 3g 4. Although Charles has been with us for many years, he still clings to the drawl so typical of people from the South. A loyal rooter for Farmington High he seldom missed any of the football or basketball games. We know that your future wife will be delighted with the wonderful cup of coffee you KENNETH D BASSETT The gallant firberit lzfe at the bert of any. Football 4 Conservation Club 2 3 43 Rifle Club 2. Kenneth was one of the most active members of the Conservation Club. We cannot imagine a turkey shoot without him. His whole interest seemed to be in wild life and many hours did he devote to hunting and fishing. Knowing all the regulations you should be an excellent game warden, Perci. NANCY BARNES ALDERMAN Talk to her of Iacob'r ladder and :be would ark the number of rteprf' Softball 2, 4, Basketball 3g Conservation Club 3, 45 Hilltop Club 2g As- sistant Editor of the Farmington Student , Harvest Supper Committee, Class Play 3. Nancy was our idea of a good worker as she entered wholeheartedly into our class plays, the yearbook, supper plans, and basketball. Her favorite words were Who? When? Where? as she engaged in conversation after school before taking her daily walk to the cafeteria for a drink of water. In years to come we know that we shall find you a successful medical technician, Nancy. my .ff 0' 060 M 1SEgP1l'lxRT BARNES ffdlljidfffjjfa, '69 judgment are the qualmer of a leader 'gif lub bg, 4' qgiary of the Athletic Association 23 Class resi t'2 4 Chefs Club 4 Business Manager of Farmington gg , 5 ' ld s ' 01 pd nt ' ass Plays 3, 4g M l gllifle Club 2, 3. - That the class of '56 admired Gene's ability and personality is evident fr the fact that he was selected as class president for three years. Work as his middle name whether it concerned ads for our class book, class plays, minstrel, suppers, or any other activity. A good conversationalist, he never lacked an audience especially of the fair sex. We expect that you will paint the clouds with sunshine one day, Gene, as you pilot your airplane through the air.

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Why not mix a little folly with wisdom. L Spanish Club 2 3 4 Conservation Club 2, 3, 4g Minstrel 2, 3, 4, junior Prom Committee Class Play 4 Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. Carolyn possessed one of the keener minds of '56 as was evident from her success in her classes She was a familiar figure canvassing our senior rooms for food for the suppers She was one of the famous quartette who gathered so frequently at Lake Garda or Main Street. Your enthusiasm and ' friendliness are decided assets for a school teacher, Carolyn. 7 PETER J BRASS frm! gf! am haunted night and day by my 4r.tignmentr. Dramatic Club President 3 Conservation Club 45 Class Play 3, Picture Peters whole life is wrapped up in the stage and anything pertinent to it. Who of us will ever forget the wonderful lighting effects he produced for our minstrel His social life centered around the neighboring town of West Hartford Some day Pete we expect to see your name in the bright lights PRISCILLA MARY BELOIN Life rhould be 4 round of partied' Foreign Policy Club 2, Conservation Club 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 2, 3g Choir 3g Junior Play 3, Language Club 43 Minstrel 41 Winter Carnival At- tendant 2, 35 Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. Priscilla was ever ready whether the occasion called for a sympathetic understanding or a witty repartee. She showed a keen zest for everything pertinent to 56 and was our most avid party-goer. We hope that you will display as lively and enthusiastic a spirit in your worldly endeavors, Lou, as you displayed in rendering your song in the minstrel. -nik. Qui? CAROLYN M. BLAND ' i WILLIAM ALAN BLINN Hi: friendlinerr cementr friendrbiprf' i Minstrel 4g Football 3, 4g Baseball 2, 3, 45 Basketball 4g Rifle Club 23 Conservation Club 3, 45 Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4, Assistant Business Manager of the Farmington Student. Bill was one of the pleasant surprises of the minstrel in his duet with Doris. A ke n lover of sports, he participated in all varsity activities and served as a rthy captain of the football sq ad. Your knowledge and your keen-intere n atblitics should ake y a d coach, Bill ii .. y Jiiiisiiffvwiii ff W .War 10