Housatonic Valley Regional High School - White Oak Yearbook (Falls Village, CT)

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MARJATTA HERPOLA Sharon General Course Iatti American Field Service Scholarship Exchange Student from Helsinki, Finland, Jatti has been an ideal ambassador of good will. Dignilied and modest, she has spoken before many civic groups about her native land. An honor student, she will receive a diploma from Regional, but will have two more years of high school in Finland before going to col- lege. It was wonderful know- ing you, Jatti! WHITE OAK. All ARLEEN LILLIAN JOHNSON Canaan Homemaking Course Dilly Arleen and her twin sister, Claire, made the trek to Reg- ional from Sharon until they moved to Falls Village this past year. One of out outstand- ing homemakers, Arleen is in- terested in sewing, flowers, and her collection of cat and dog pictures. She likes to go ice skating, swimming, and fish- ing in her spare time. Allied Youth 2, 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Junior Assembly, Photography Club 4. CLAIRE MARIE JOHNSON Canaan Homemaking Course Clambell Claire, the other half of the Johnson twins, is interested in baseball, basketball, skating, and swimming. Drawing and painting are her hobbies. She is usually found listening to or telling jokes, and of course she is usually found with her twin. Allied Youth 2, 3, Freshman Art Club, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Junior Assembly, Homeroom Vice- president 3, Photography Club 4. STANLEY WILLIAM JENNINGS Kent Industrial Arts Course Stub Stub will be remembe for his ability to crack a rel ing joke at a tense momc His hobbies are photograr and chess. He not only shc talent as a chess player, but also keeps the meetings liv with his sense of humor. I shares honors with John Kc for reviving the yo-yo cr: this spring. Science Club 3, 4, Chess Cl 3, Secretary-treasurer 4, Pl tography Club President Senior Play. MAUREEN ANN JOHNSON Sharon General Course Rags Gliding around on her ice skates in the brisk winter sun- shine is Rag's most cherished pastime. She also plays the accordion very well, and spends much time practicing when she isn't improving her collection of miniatures. Another hobby is photography. In the sum- mer the loudest cheer from the stands at a baseball game is sure to be hers. Mixed Chorus 1, Allied Youth 2, Photography Club 4. I HAROLD ELLSWORTH JONES Salisbury Industrial Arts Course Jonesy Jonesy has been state juni ski champion and this year e tered the big time in ski met all over the country. We pl dict that some day he will a candidate for the Olymt team. He also enjoys huntir fishing, trapping, and worki on his hot rod. He has keen sense of humor and well liked by his fellow stu ents. Airplane Model Club 2, PI tography Club 4, Allied You

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JANE GOTTSCHALK Sharon General Course 3-D Good-humored Jane reveal- ed one of her many talents vith her unforgettable dance it our Junior Assembly. She s also a dog fancier of note. -let purebred collies have won nany ribbons and are now eli- gible for the Madison Square Harden show. Sirls' Glee Club 13 Latin Club lice-president 23 Sophomore Iorridor Party Committeeg unior Assembly3 Dramatic :lub 4g Roman Banquet 2g ienior Play Scenery Commit- ee Chairman. FREDERICK DUDLEY GRISWOLD Goshen General Course F red Fred's sincerity and deep sense of responsibility have made him an outstanding member of our class. Freshman Art Clubg Intramur- als 1, 2, 3, 43 JV Baseball 23 ramatic Club 3j AVA 1, 2, 3, Foreman 43 Sophomore Corri- dor Party Co-chairmang Junior Assembly Chairmang Home- room Treasurer 1, President 2g Class Vice-president 3, Treas- urer 43 Student Council 3, 43 Football Manager 2. ,N if BARBARA JEAN GRIFFIN Cornwall General Course Bobbie Bobbie is fond of outdoor sports and spends much of her time skating or swimming. When her school work is done, she is glad to go to the movies or a dance. Candy is one of her weaknesses and cooking one of her hobbies. Transferred from Torrington High School, Torrington, Conn., in junior year. NORTHWEST CORNER 33 Allied Youth 3, 43 Art Service Club 43 Intramurals 4. JOHN CARL GORDON Canaan General Course ,lack Jack combines interests in industrial arts, sports, and att. He spends much of his free time painting, especially in oils. During the summer his favorite recreation is playing baseball. Among his other hobbies are collecting jazz rec- ords and guns. Conscientious target practice has made him quite adept at lining up the sights. Art Club 1, 23 Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. XX VERGNE ANTHONY HARVEY Salisbury Industrial Arts Course Fri! Frir is one of our most cap- le and versatile musicians. 'hen he isn't making music, may be out hunting in the ck hills of Salisbury. Pho- zraphy and aviation are two mer hobbies which occupy s time, He has a sly sense of mor. rplane Model Club 13 Dance nd l, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 All-State Chorus 43 'chestra l, 2, 3, Librarian 43 nd 1, 2, 3, 43 Barbersharpers fi 4' r KENNETH GEORGE HALEY Sharon Industrial Arts Course Kenny Kenny quickly made friends at Regional and proved to be a valuable addition to the vat- sity basketball team. Unfor- tunately, there is no scholastic competition in tennis, a sport in which he excels. One of his more sedentary pleasures is attending the movies. Transferred from Mt. Kisco High School, Mt. Kisco. N. Y., in junior year. Varsity Bas- ketball 3, 43 Intramurals 3, 43 Photography Club 4.

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LINDA CAROL KELSEY Sharon Classical Course Lin Vivacious Lin is an out- rnding student and an able rss leader. ixed Chorus 1, 2, 33 Girls' iorus I, 2, Orchestra 1, 2, :dication Chorus 2, Latin ub Treasurer 25 Science Club Pep Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, Debating Club 4g DRTHWEST CORNER 3, Class Secretary 35 Student muncil 43 junior Prom 'ownbearerg junior Assem- yg Laurel Girls' State, Roman ,nquet 2, 33 Christmas As- nbly lg WHITE OAK, Sen- : Play, National Honor So- rtyg Valedictorian. A . X BETTY ANNE LABBAY Sharon General Course Annie Betty is another one of Reg- ional's ardent hillbilly fans as evidenced by her record collec- tion. Athletics, both the in- door and outdoor variety, con- stitute other major interests. She finds ample time to relax with a good book or to take off for the movies. Pep Club lg Allied Youth 2, Photography Club 4. -IERBERT WEBB LEE Salisbury Industrial Arts Course H erb .n outstanding trackman. b participated in the 440- l dash and the shot put. 'ing his spare time he en- hunting, and likes to de- and construct model air- res. Other hobbies that xpy his leisure time are iping - up old cars and ning pace with new hill- 1 tunes. ss Club 2, Intramurals 2, lg Varsity Track 2, 3, 45 i 2, 3, Vice-president 4. 8 MICHAEL PETER LECLERC Sharon Industrial Arts Course Alike Mike has taken a leading part in most of the musical ac- tivities of the school. He and his trombone have been faith- ful participants in school con- certs, parades, and the Salis- bury Band. Airplane Model Club lg Jun- ior Band l, 2, Manager 3, Sen- ior Band I, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, President 4, Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 41 Mixed Chorus l ,2, 3, Librarian 43 AVA 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Chorus 45 Litchfield County Music Festi- val I, 3. JOHN OSCAR KOPF Cornwall General Course john will be remembered as bounding down the corri- dors with his brief case clutch- ed tight in hand and swinging wildly behind him. When he isn't tinkering with a short- wave dial, he may be playing chess. His favorite haunt was the chemistry store room where his chemical mixtures produced some weird effects. His ambition is to build a robot to work for him so that he can have more time for reading his science fiction magazines. Chess Club 3, 43 Science Club 3, 4. CLAIRE MABEL LEFFINGWELL North Canaan Classical Course PII!!-ll Music seems to play an im- portant part in Claire's life, and she spends much of her time listening to popular mu- sic. She is un expert seam- stress who has garnered several 4-H prizes for dressmaking. Dramatic Club l, 2, 3, 4g NORTHWEST CORNER I, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 31 Latin Club 2, 4, Junior Assem- blyg Pen and Scroll 2: Science Club 3: WHITE OAK.