Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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JAMES BLACK PEARSTON, III Pleasure and action make the hourr seem rhorterf' Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Conservation Club 2, 3, President 4, ial Athletic Scholastic Society 3, Athletic Association 2, 3, 4, Minstrel 4, 'c Editor of the Farmington Student. i james excelled in basketball and baseball in his three years. Popular because of his good nature, he entered all class activities eagerly and became I president of the Conservation Club. Despite participation in many activities, 9 he never let his interests in his studies lag. We hope that you will enjoy your study of Forestry at the University of Connecticut, jimmy, ELIZABETH ANN PETERS Silence it great, hut speech it greater. Hilltop Club 2, Outing Club 4, Conservation Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 33 Minstrel 4, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Supper Committee, Junior Play Publicity Chairman, Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. Elizabeth was always an interesting conversationalist as we met her on the bus each morning. Interested in school affairs, she served on many com- mittees. Outside of school she spent many hours babysitting. We hope that you will keep us informed of your future activities, Liz, HENRY MEEKER POLLOCK When people agree with me, I feel that I mart be wrong. Conservation Club 2, 3, Assistant Treasurer 4, Football 4, Rifle Team 3, Captain 4, Rifle Club 2, Secretary 3, Vice President 4, Minstrel 4, National Athletic Scholarship Society 3. We have known Henry as a student particularly gifted in the fields of mathematics and chemistry. Possessing a naturally keen mind and a gift of facile and witty expression, he was a foe worthy of all the problems of trigo- nometry and intricate formulaes of chemistry. In parting, Henry, we have the knowledge that your abilities will one day render genuine service to the world. 1, ' QV- . ' VERA ANN RACZKOWSKI ,rg-',,, Hitch your wagon to a star. 'Cheerleading 4, Conservation Club 2, 3, Reporter 4, Class Play 3, 4, Outing Club 3,-4, Minstrel 3, 4, Harvest Supper Committee, junior Prom Committee, Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. 'R It would seem thaf Vera had an option on Hi which she used so fre- quently to greet all of us. A good performer, she became a stellar performer in our class plays, a rhythmic dancer in our minstrel, and an ardent cheerleader for all our games. We shall cherist your memory through the years, Vera, just as we have cherished your friendship and comradeship in the past. 23

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WARREN H. NOVOTASKY I have laid aride hminerr and gorie a-hrhingf' Conservation Club 2, 3, 4g Rilie Club 2, 3, 4, Football 4. Warren is another one of our senior boys devoted to hunting and fishing. His calm demeanor enabled him to wait patiently for hours for a little nibble. Of course his car enabled him to go to the choicest streams to test his skill at angling. May all your catches in life be satisfactory, Warren. CORNELIUS FRANCIS O'CONNELL The world ir ar you take it. Conservation Club 2, 35 Minstrel 43 Assistant Business Manager for Farmington Student. No one of our class ever saw Connie disturbed or showing a display of temper. We admired his persistency as he maintained a steady pace in all his classes. Although he did not participate in sport, he was an ardent rooter at all our games. Your good-natured Irish temperament will help make you a sunccessful agriculturist, Connie. BARBARA ELLEN O'LEARY Wit to perruade, beauty to delight. Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4, Basketball 25 Hilltop Club 25 Con- servation Club 2, 3, 4. Barbara is our idea of a typical Irish colleen with her black hair, blue eyes, and Irish wit. Usually surrounded by a group of friends, not excluding the boys, she made a decided impression upon all. Shall we ever forget her rendition of The Birth of the Blues in the minstrel? We hope that you enjoy your secretarial work, Bobbi PATRICIA ANN PASCUS Wire to reroloe, patient to perform. Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4g Fairview Beacon Staff 3, 4g Librarian Club 33 junior Playg junior Prom Committee, Science Fair Finalistg Dramatic Club 2, 3g Art Editor for the Farmington Student. Patricia made the headlines of our newspaper by winning the Science Award in her sophomore year. While maintaining a consistent average in her classical studies, she managed to find time for much work in the field of art. Some of the senior cartoons in this book are a tribute to her ability. You have made a wonderful start in science, Patty, and we expect to hear more of your achievements as time passes. 22

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REGINA ANN SCHEIDEL Dmmondr are a girls bert friend. Class Play 3 Minstrel 2 3 4 Outing Club 2, 3, 4g Conservation Club 3, 4 Hilltop Club 2 Honor Society 3 Secretary 4, Typist for Farmington If you heard a humming in the corridor as classes passed, the sound prob- ably came from Regina Her appearances in three minstrel shows were all very successful She has a pleasant personality to accompany a sweet voice, both of which made her a favorite with her classmates. Don't start humming 1 JOHN J SHEARER Hu only books were women? looks. Basketball 2 3 4 Football 2 3 4 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Minstrel 2, 3, 43 Con- servation Club 2 3 4 Athletic Association 2, 3, President 4. Here is our candidate for future all American honors in basketball, foot- ball and baseball Many a heart Huttered when he caught a forward pass and galloped to a touchdown or sang a melody comparable to the manner in which it might be sung by the great Como The hosts of friends you have madie among your classmates predict either an athletic or musical career for you, ALBERT JOSEPH RUSIN Every girl I meet ret: my eye: a-dancing. Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Audio-visual Club 2, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Motor Safety Club 4, Football 3. Good-natured Al will never be forgotten by the class of 1956. We shall remember him rushing around on errands, talking with Mr. Leach about the Navy, kidding senior girls, and finally winning the audiences with his typical singing of cowboy songs. Truly, Al, your life should be very full if you continue to have as many interests as you had at Farmington High. rl of EUGENE FRANK SCIBEK Let your moderation be known among all men. Conservation Club 3, 4, Rifle Club 4. Eugene came to our class in junior year and impressed us as a boy who preferred a quiet atmosphere to that of noisy conversation. An after-school fob claimed much of his time. We hope that you become a successful business manager, Gene. .' 5 -1. 24