Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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FRANCIS THOMAS KANE MADELINE ELIZABETH JOSKA Short and rweet, cute and neat. Minstrel 3, 4g Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, junior Prom Committee, Initiation Committee, Badminton Intramural, Picture Editor of the Farmington Student. The cloud of dust speeding down the avenue could have been caused by petite Madeline as she sat behind the wheel of a big car. Friendly and full of fun, she has made a host of friends among us. Despite many outside activities she found time to serve on many committees. We hope that you will attend art school, Madeline. The rzendly heart har plenty of friends. Football 2, 3, 4, Baseball Manager 2, 3g Vice President of Student Coun- cil 4g Conservation Club 2, 3, Vice President 4g Minstrel 4g President of Auto Safety Club 4g Chairman of Initiation Committee 4, Assistant Business Mana- ger for the Farmington Student. ' Frank was always welcome at our functions because of his fun-loving nature. Football and the Conservation Club were his special interests. The sophomores will long remember him as the judge in their initiation trials. It would not surprise us if you became a game warden or an instructor at a ballerina school, Frank RICHARD STANLEY KUCIA Two head: are better than one. Band 2, President of Hobby Club 2g Rifle Club 2, 3g Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer of Motor Safety Club 4. Richard was seldom seen alone in his senior year as he played Sir Galahad to a certain girl. Working in a local store after school gave him an opportunity to budget his finances with a view to the future. May all your troubles be single, Dick, Y., . CAROLINE E. LAIRD Pd rather he right than he Preridentf' Outing Club 2, 3, 4, Conservation 3, 4, Athletic Association 2, 3, 45 Hill- top Club 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Typist for the Farmington Student. Caroline did a creditable task in typing for our class book. Her main extra curricular activity was basketball, where she had a tremendous advantage because of her height. We hope that you will be able to use your artistic talent in your position next year, Caroline. 'I9

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ALEDA RUTH JANSON Wirely and rlowg they :tumble that run fart. Minstrel 33 Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 4g National Honor Society 3, Vice-President 4, Class Play 3, DAR Representative 45 Delegate to Laurel Girls' State 3, Student Council Secretary 4, Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. Aleda never failed to greet us each day with a smile and friendly greeting. A keen student, she became a member of the National Honor Society. She played her role of a divorcee very well in our junior play. We know that you will be a competent nurse, Lee, We hope you don't freeze to death in Alaska. ELEANOR RUTH JASCHINSKI Not too reriour, not too gayp that ir the proper way. Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Conservation Club 3, 4g Outing Club 2, 3, 4, Hilltop Club 25 Fairview Beacon Staff 3, 4g Senior Supper Committee, junior Prom Committee, Junior Play Committee, Typist for the Farmington Student. Eleanor was one of our outstanding typists who spent many hours work- ing on the Fearview Beacon and the Farmington Student. Her interests were varied as she participated in many clubs and activities. Your experience in high school should help you as you begin work as a typist, Ellie. ANNA MARIE JOHNSON With ringing, talking, and riding, ber day ir full. ,Cheerleader 2, 3, Captain 4, Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Outing Club 4g Conservation Club 3, 4, Boosters Club 2, Athletic Association 2, 3, 4, Picture Editor for the Farmington Student. Anna's crowning glory was her music, and she was an outstanding per- former in the minstrels for three years. Keenly interested in school activities, she became a cheerleader and rose to the position of cheer captain in her senior year. When she was selected as a member of a committee, she could always be relied upon. Your songs and laughter will make you welcome anywhere, Anna. MARCELLA R. JOHNSON A bustling, energetic mrtf a lively friend, a real rportf' Cheerleader 2, 3, 4g Minstrel 43 Hilltop Club 2, Outing Club 2, 3, Treas- urer 2, Conservation Club 3, 4, Booster Club 2, 3g Spanish Club 4. Marcella, who is known to us for her generous spirit of hospitality, enter- tained us after plays and minstrel shows and basketball games with parties at her home. Ever supplied with a bundle of energy, she buzzed along in her father's black Buick, shopping for tasty refreshments with which to treat her guests. Keep up that enthusiastic spirit, Marty, and you will achieve your goal in life. 18

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LAUREL JANE LANG V0lable in ber dircourref' Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Hilltop Club 2, Choir 2, 3, 4, Laurel Music Camp Scholarship, All-State Chorus 4, Music Appreciation Club 3, 4, Athletic Association 2, 3, French Club 2, Assistant Editor of Farm- ington Student. It seems that Farmington High always has an outstanding singer. For the past three years Laurel has been a leader in Glee Club concerts and rninstrel shows as well as at Laurel Music Camp. Accompanying this talent is a vivid personality, alive with all the interests and enthusiasm of youth. Don't lose your breath, Laurie, doing the Irish dance. DONNA JEAN LARKIN Mildert manner: and the gentlest heart. Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Hilltop Club 2, Outing Club 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Softball 2, Intramural Board 4, Picture Editor of the Farmington Student. Donna was voted the best athlete among the senior girls because of her great competitive spirit. Retiring by nature, she was content to use her art of persuasion on customers who might desire a sweater at Fox's. Physical therapy should be very interesting, Donna, and we wish you much success. DAVID BARTLETT LINDSAY With hats ro much the wane for wear. Minstrel 3, 4, Rifle Club 2, 3, Conservation Club 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Treasurer of the Student Council 4, National Athletic Schol- astic Society 3, Business Manager of the Farmington Student. Soft lights and the blue, sentimental music of Harlem Nocturne ema- nated from the auditorium last November as Dave made the rafters echo with applause. His saxophone helped the Farmington High Melody men gain much popularity. He was also proficient on the football field. just as your endeavors and their results brought you many friends at school, we know that they will continue to serve you well and bring you wide recognition, Dave, MARY ALICE MacDONALD Eame1tneJJ it the bert gift of mental power. Spanish Club 4, Minstrel 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Harvest Supper Chairman 4, Ring Committee 3, Executive Committee 2, junior Prom Committee 3, Editor-in-chief of the Farmington Student. A genuine person in every true sense, a girl of her word, an exceptional student, an active participant in all that marked the success of fifty-six, Mary won our admiration with all her efforts and accomplishments. She made a very successful editor-in-chief of our class book. Your devotion to duty will surely bring you recognition in the world, Mary. Good luck, and a hearty handshake at parting. 20 ,J vi ' J ,AC