Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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MMM A had excuse tr hetter than none Minstrel 3 Conservation Club 3 4 Audio Visual 2 President of Foreign il .1yLanguage Club ,3, junior Play, Executivh Council of Class 2. Here is another of our senior boys who showed a preference for mathe- matics and science. Gerry never missed any of our dances although he did admit that dancing was not the main attraction Having had a taste of the Navy, he would like to continue in the serv' e and put his mathematics Smooth sailing, 2'G ff' . it C' 1 . . L' ROBERT LEof4iI'ifl3,Rhii11'fi'o R M hy With a determination not to he harriedf f 4 ' Conservation Club 3, 4, Treasurer of Foreign Language ub 3, A dio Visual Club 2. With his little red pick-up truck, Bob was always running errands for the seniors, gathering food for the suppers or buying material to trim the cafeteria. He enjoyed his week with the Navy and it made him all the more determined to advance through the various steps of seamanship. Be careful where you cast your anchors, Bob. FRANK A. VERHAGEN Vacation ir coming. Where shall we go? Audio Visual Club 2, Conservation Club 2, 3, 4, Auto Safety Club 4, Foreign Language Club 3. If a prize were given for freckles, Frank would be our candidate. Easy going by nature, he made friends easily at Farmington High. We heard him frequently engaging in discussions on laws, cars, or classes. Pratt and Whitney always Welcomes mechanics, Frank. RICHARD LEON THOMPSON There are three day! in the week on which I do not worry, yerterday, today, and Tomorrow. Rifle Club 2, Vice President 3, President 4, Rifle Team 2, 3, 4, Conser- vation Club 2, 5, 4, National Honor Society 3, President 4, Basketball Mana- ger 5, 4, Athletic Association 2, 3, Vice President 4, Assistant Business Mana- ger for the Farmington Student. Richard's keen mind, his good judgment, and his friendly manner brought him to the fore early in his sophomore year. It is no wonder that he was selected as manager of the Magazine Drive. We think that he would make a wonderful salesman because of his ability to influence people to buy. Innumerable were the ads that he secured for our class book. We hope that you secure your college education, a successful position, a wife and family, and two Chevrolets Richie You deserve them.

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DONALD A. SHULENBURG Why rhould life all homework he! Conservation Club 4, Auto Safety Club 4. We wondered why Donald transferred from Bristol High to Farmington in senior year. A certain junior gave us the answer in early September. join- ing the Conservation Club, he enjoyed the activities, especially in the line of cooking. We think that you would make a good taxi driver, Don. GERALDINE G. SMITH A merry heart that laughr at care. Conservation Club 3, 4, Foreign Language Club 3, Class Secretary 3, 4, Minstrel 3, 4, Athletic Association 2, 3, 4. We wanted a cheerful girl as class secretary and accordingly gave the position to Gerry for two years. Her talent for causing gay conversation and meaningful smiles was probably responsible for the lease that she and another senior took upon the upper corridor. We can just picture you, Gerry, sit- ting down to take dictation from your employer. Make sure that he keeps his mind on his work. , Q xg Te xos 65-Q G50 32050 C' CAROLYN MARIE SPIRITO at -S She that it gentle doe: gentle deeds. Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, Co-Chairman of the Senior Supper, Junior Prom Committee, Student Council 3, Junior Play Prompter, Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. Carolyn possesses many attractive qualities. Among them we might mention neatness, friendliness, and efliciency. We found her ever ready to help the other fellow in any possible manner. With your quiet and gentle manner, you should be a favorite with all patients who will benefit by your nursing, Carolyn. RICHARD WOLFE STEIN Earnertnerr and rincerity of purpose. Football 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Conservation Club 3, Treasurer 4, President of Dramatic Club 2, Class Vice President 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, 4, Student Coun- cil 4, Oratorical Contest 3, National Athletic Honor Society 3, 4, Rifle Club 4, Assistant Editor of the Farmington Student. We would find it difficult to find anyone who has displayed more school spirit than Richard. Consider his participation in the athletic contests, his marvelous accordion solos in the minstrels, and his high standing in the classes and you will readily see why we consider him outstanding. The crowd will miss the orchestra rehearsals and social gatherings at your home next year, Dick. We believe that you cannot evade success. 25

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4 PENELOPE LUCINDA WATERS I love the life I lead. Minstrel 2, 5, 4, Outing Club 5, 4, Conservation Club 2, 5, 4, Hilltop Club 5, Assistant Class Treasurer 5, Junior Varsity Cheerleader 5. Keeping up the Waters' tradition, Penelope entered into our activities with a zest quite reminiscent of her sisters, now members of the alumnae. Very fond of sports she added her cheers to those of loyal Farmington High rooters as she attended all the football and basketball games. Keep up that enthusiasm in all your duties as secretary, Penelope. RONALD S. WINALSKI With just enough learning to misqnotef' Baseball 2, 5, 4, Basketball 2, 5, Conservation Club 2, 5, 4, Assistant Business Manager of the Farmington Student , Executive Council of Class 5. Have you ever listened in on Ronny's detailed discussions about sports, especially baseball? He is no lukewarm gamester as he enters each contest with a determination to win. We enjoyed his interpretations of Shakespeare which might have caused the immortal bard to turn over in his grave. Because of your personality and optimism, happiness is bound to be your lot, Ski JOHN ALBERT WOLLENBERG Every man bas his devilish moments. Minstrel 4, Class Plays 5, 4, All-State Chorus, Spanish Club 5, President 4, Conservation Club 2, 5, 4, Dramatic Club 2, Assistant Editor of the Farm- ington Student. John was welcome at all our parties because of his gay wit, his fun-loving nature, and his ability to sing and harmonize. He performed as an endman in our minstrel, and showed line talent in our class plays. Not averse to talking to his classmates, he whiled away many a noon hour talking about his favorite blues singer and his nocturnal jaunts with Richard. The best to you, john. ROBERT CARL ZILS He who laugbts last laughs the longest. Conservation Club 2, 5, 4, Minstrel 4, Baseball 2. A look at Robert's expression might give one the impression that he is very serious. He is just the opposite, however, as his pals Al and Frank will testifyl We were pleasantly surprised in the minstrel by his pleasing and har- monizing voice. We hope that you will one day manage your own business, l1 I! s 27 Q H fight.