Leander R Peck High School - Arrow Yearbook (Barrington, RI)

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GEORGE EDWARD HAVVKINS lf George says 'verily' there's no altering him. Track l, 3, Victory Corps 2, George, better known to his friends as Hawk , may often be found strolling the docks of the Barrington Yacht Club, his captain's hat set at a iaunty angle on his flaming red hair. If by any chance, however, he's not there, you might find him working on the Hawk V, or perhaps, dashing around in that car , Hawk's future ambition is to own a boat yard, but next year he plans to enter the Merchant Marine. Clear sailing, Commodore!!! PHYLLIS LILLIAN HOWARD Locks which shineth as the gold. In case you've wondered who that petite blonde is, we're happy to inform you that she is our own Phyl . She is very fond of dancing, likes baseball, swimming, and ice-skating, and is almost always wearing a bow in her pretty hair, Blondie has the distinction of having been chosen pin-up girl at Crown. She gets a lot of fun out of life, and we're certain she will continue to do so. Phyl hopes to become a sec- retary, but has not made definite plans for the future. ELIZABETH NORWEN LEIGHTON There's a good time coming. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Arrow Business Staff 4, Betty , one of the quieter members of our class, is really lots of fun, and she has made many friends with her pleasant manner. Roller-skating is one of her favorite recreations, and she is quite adept. She has no immediate plans for the future, but, knowing Betty , we feel certain it will be a success. JOYCE LOTHER Her stature tall--l hate a dumpy woman, Arrow Business Staff 2, 3, 4, Arrow Literary Staff 3, 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, Soccer 4, Class Secretary 3, 4, Social Com- mittee l, 2, 3, 4, Victory Corps 2, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Latin Club l, Bowling 4. lt would never be hard to remember Joy , her pretty hair and friendly smile place her near the head of the class. She is a wonderful friend and lots of fun, and has proven her ability as our secretary for the past two years, She will be a big success at Rhode Island State next year, for we're sure everyone there will like her as much as we do. Good luck in everything you do, Joy , you're really grand. i5

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ROWENA MAE ERNST . She is a winsome wee thing. Social Committee Chairman l, 3, 45 Social Committee 25 Class Secretary 25 Cheerleader 45 Arrow Business Staff 3, 45 Arrow Literary Staff 3, 45 Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Latin Club l5 Dramatic Club 2, 45 Victory Corps 25 Basketball 3, 45 Soccer 45 Bowling 4. lt would be hard to say all the nice things about Ro that could be said. She has won everyone's friendship with her grand personality and friendly way. She has done a good job as chairman of our Social Com- mittee for three years, and as secretary of the class for one. Ro is heading for a secretarial school next year, and we know wherever she goes she'll always have fun and friends. We hope you always have the best of everything, Ro , THEODORE KENNARD FERRY Well, then, the world's mine oyster. Basketball 2, 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Baseball 35 Track 3, 45 Arrow Literary Staff 45 Arrow Business Staff 45 Beacon 3, 45 Class Vice-President 45 Student Council 45 Social Committee 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Victory Corps 25 Basketball Co-Captain 45 lndoor Track 45 Marshal 25 Dramatic Club 4. Ted , the hotsketch of our class, joined us in the eighth grade. He is well known for his ability on the basketball court, and under his leader- ship as co-captain the team did very well. His favorite entertainments are watching sports contests and listening to records at the Clarke Road Social Club . Ted plans to enter a college after he has served Uncle Sam's Navy. We know that he will make good in whatever he does, and that his sense of humor will find him friends everywhere. DOROTHY GLADDHXIG The only way to have a friend is to be one. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Soccer 45 Arrow Literary Staff 3, 45 Assistant Arrow Literary Editor 45 Arrow Business Staff 45 Latin Club l5 Dra- matic Club 2, 45 Victory Corps 25 Bowling 45 R. l. Honor Society. Dot , our fun-loving boat-fiend, is noted for her large pocketbooks and ever-ready laughter. She rarely lets a day pass without some ref- erence to sailing, and would be utterly miserable without a boat. Dot would like to be an English teacher and has her eye on Mt. Holyoke, Well-dressed and friendly, she will do well wherever she goes. Best of luck to you, Dot . HERBERT WARD HALE, JR. The howling of the wolf. Class Vice-President l, 2, 35 Latin Club l5 Beacon Staff 2, 3, 45 Vic- tory Corps 25 Basketball 45 Social Committee l, 2, 35 Arrow Business Staff 45 Arrow Literary Staff 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Dramatic Club 45 Marshal 2. Herbie , one of the best dressed boys in our class, has been the source of many laughs to all of us. His dimpled grin has attracted many friends, and he is well liked by everyone, especially the fairer sex. Herbie plans to join the Navy next year, and we know he will make a fine sailor. Here's wishing you loads of good luck, Herb . l4

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DONALD CLAYTON MABEY Whom the desire of talking possessethf' Arrow Business Staff 4. Red , as he is better known to all his friends, is characterized by his flashy socks and suspenders, and his red hair, l-le enjoys listening to music, especially to that of Harry James, and can be found at the Met on many Saturday nights, Red's congenial manner and carefree ways are proof that he will make a successful Navy man. We all wish him loads of luckl 'X rs .1 5 VN llll Q ,I Hi , il ,fl .-1 I 'X g ljjtf' Q Ej-IEL lvtACl-lON N l' o art sofl ly fair. v r' t ff C-lee Club ll, , 3, 4, Social Com f te 4,,,Cheerleader 3, 4, President, JGirls' Athletic Association 4, yfellrlory Cofps 2, Girls' Basketball l, 2, Captain 3, 4, row Liiterary Staff 3, A, Arrow Business Staff 4, Dramatic Clulp , occer Team 4. ,fl 'i V l jf rr' If l , Whois cute,', dark,Qcheei1ea'dgl? We've had more than a few people as fthatj cjujs-Hon at the awtajf games, for Ethel is the subject of many conliplimehta y conversations. At school everyone knows her be- cause she has somuch pep, and is always ready with that friendly smile. Ajlhbough Ethel is undecided about the future, we know that, wherever she goes, she will gain many friends. K RY vi RIA MARCELLO if ' ow it ' r woman to ep counsel. Victory Corps , Be , ' rro Busin s S1aff 4, Arrow Literary Staff 3, 4, amati lub 4, In I' q ious n ,A ll e found wearing something red. She's kn n for h r ' ta 'A lmost endlessly and for her talent in imi- ting Npeopl . ' li . ancing b in , a d s one of Miss Gib s' ca abe p-and- saleswome ike to become so eo secr tary, but .1 t, as y- c' o who the honor will fal JOHN HAROLD McCANN, JR. That favorite subject, Myself. Football 2, 3, 4, Football Co-Captain 4, Basketball 2, 4, Baseball 2, 3, lndoor Track 4, Track 3, 4, Beacon l, 2, 3, 4, Beacon Staff 4, Arrow Literary Staff 4, Social Committee 4, Marshal 2, R. l, Honor Society. Jack is a most up-and-coming member of our fair class. Athletic, and lots of fun, he also cops honors in all his subjects. That boy really gets around. lncidentally, that Irish blarney of his always holds him in good stead. Nor is that curly hair a detriment, The Coast Guard Acad- emy interests Mac , but he's rather uncertain about the future. At any rate, he's one guy who can go far if he so wishes. So here's to you, Johnny -all the best. lo