Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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GEORGE DAVID GREVALSICY I make the most of all that comes. Conservation Club 2, 3, 4g Rifle Club 4g Automobile Club 3. George could always see the lighter side of everything as he engaged in countless conversations with the boys. His interests ran to the Conservation Club and automobiles. Your interest in motors may prognosticate a career in automobile repairing, George. BETTY BARBARA GROHS Friendliness begets riclJes. . Conservation Club 2, 5, 4, Outing Club 3, 4, Hilltop Club 2g Basketball Team 5, 4g Athletic Association Club Secretary 4, Intramural Board 4g Min- strel 2, 3, 45 Executive Committee 3. In senior year we learned not to expect Betty to have any free time during lunch hour. She had a regular schedule that never deviated during that period. She showed a fondness for basketball. Hoping to become a secretary, she secured a job on Saturdays at the Travelers Insurance Company. Keep your thoughts on your transcription, Betty. JOHN WILLIAM GROUTEN Food kept from going to waste sometimes goes to waist. Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4, Minstrel 4, Conservation Club 2, 5, 4g French Club 3, 4, Band 2, Football Manager 2, Audio-Visual Club 2, Execu- tive Committee 5. john's presence was always felt around the school as his numerous activi- ties will indicate. His jollity and sense of humor enabled him to meet life with a smile. We shall long remember your song in the minstrel, john, and the manner in which you capered in the endmen routines. We see you as a suc- cessful accountant. PETER W. HALNON Easy go free, nothing bothers me. Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 4, Auto Safety Club 4. That stalwart and determined young man in the Farmington football line was Peter, who played for three years. Most agreeable by nature, he made friends easily and retained them with hoops of stee1. When you start your gas station, Pete, will you take time off to continue your conversation with Gerry? 'I6

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BERTIL F. FRIDLIND The coast it clear. Conservation Club 2, 33 Motor Safety Club 4g Audio-Visual Club 23 Auto- mobile Club 55 Hobby Club 2. Bert certainly had the advantage over most of us at football and baseball games because he did not have to stand on the bench to see what was going on. Keenly interested in automobiles, his heart swelled with joy when he re- ceived his first car. When you set up your own print shop in Unionville, the class of '56 will give you all their business. JOHN PAUL GLANOVSKY H e pursue: the even tenor of his way. - Conservation Club 2, 5, 4g Automobile Club 3, Motor Safety Club 4. John has an affable disposition which is always in evidence. We found him most cooperative. His greatest pleasure seemed to come from his courses in Industrial Arts and in tinkering with automobiles. Maybe you will be chief automobile mechanic for the class of 1956, john. ALBERT JOHN GREGERICK The bert healers if good cheer. Audio-Visual Club 2g Conservation Club 3, 4g Motor Safety Club 45 Auto- mobile Club 33 Football 2, 3. It always seemed that just as classes were to begin, Albert had to run an errand for someone. Perhaps such as occasion gave him an opportunity to see Betty on the way. He was a familiar sight working in a grocery store after school. We hope that you do not discard your ambition of becoming a book- keeper, Al, once you finish your service in the Navy. V CAROL ANN GRESH A cheek ever ready with 4 hlurhf' Minstrel 5, 4g Class Plays 5, 4, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 4g Art Editor for the Farmington Student , Winter Carnival Attendant 2, 5, Queen 4. A very noticeable blush constrasting beautifully with blond hair and a very quiet manner characterize Carol. Though petite in size she was a worthy opponent on the badminton court. As queen of the Carnival Dance she made a very lovely and gracious appearance. Your industry will be rewarded by suc- cess in the field of nursing, Carol. Take pity on the internes. 'I5

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CAROL JOAN HANGEN Come what may, I am ratified. Hilltop Club 2, 3, 4, Outing Club 2, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4. Certainly no one could ever classify Carol as a chatterbox. The senior irls will never for et her fine assortment of clothes Your excellent ualities 8 8 - of quietness and neatness should be a good start to success, Carol l agile NANCY ELLEN HARRIS X Well mamzered and well groomed was the. Q Conservation Club 2, 3, 4g Spanish Club 2g Outing Club 3, 49 Field Hockey 3, Captain 4g Volley Ball Intramural 2, 43 Basketball Intramural 2, 3, 4g Sports Editor of the Farmington Student. Nancy was very prominent in field hockey, serving as captain in her senior year. We are sure that because of her rericent nature, she will never be arrested for starting a riot. As the years go on, Nancy, we know that you will add many friends to a list already lengthy.. SHIRLEY JEAN HYDE Sober, steadfast, and denture. Outing Club 2, Music Appreciation Club 4g Conservation Club 3, 4, Stu- dent Librarian 4. Shirley's interests were mainly academic as she looked ahead to her posi- tion in life. She was a familiar sight at meetings of the Outing Club or as a student librarian helping some seventh grader find the word hippopotamus in the dictionary. We should all expect an invitation to your organ recital, Shirley. BARBARA ANN JADOVICH De'vout yet cheerful, active yet rerignedf' Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 4g Minstrel 3g junior Prom Comrnitteeg Assistant Editor for the Farmington Student. There are people who can turn on their moods as one turns on a faucet. When she wanted to be, Barbara could be the gayest of the crowd, but if the atmosphere was serious, she could be the quietest and most reserved. Every X senior will attest to her popularity. You have all the essentials for nursing, I X Barb. Don't forget the placebos. 17 . 5 lil K f' . F' gl '