Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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Warren Stamm Dutchy horses may come, and horses may go. But my Ford will go on forever, Dutchy's direct speech (capitol D), and blunt frankness conceal his good intentions. We hope Warren doesn't leave his foot in some poor housewifefs door when he becomes a full-fledged salesman. 36 Buck Street Newington Girard Story What lies beyond that quiet exterior? Major There is a roar of a motor and a screech of brakes; then out climbs Girard from his Ford V-8. He's quiet but progressive, for he has been appointed manager of the basketball, baseball, and soccer teams. Sequin Street A.A. Council 4 Newington Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Soccer 4 Frank Vazuka The Doctor Einstein, meet your master Frankie's home is the laboratory where his scientific brain solves the intricate problems of science. Ambition is his main characteristic, and he is a veritable well of knowledge. 334 Willard Avenue Baseball 3,4 Newington Roger Whitney Whit Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Whit has a yen for all things scientific. The diligence with which he attacked physics made him a well-versed scientist. But Roger was not always serious. His witty anecdotes will be remembered as well as his conscientious application to study. CG Day Street Soccer 3,4 North Newington Herbert Wilber Billy Early to bed, early to rise. He's the apple of the Coach's eye- That's Herbie. He has always been one of Newington's outstanding athletes. He is liked by everyone--except the members of the opposing team. 46 Church Street Class Social Committee 4 Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 Soccer 3,4

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Wayne Russell Now for Instance, take aviation. Wayne Is the expert snooper of our school, for he has charge of the gossip column In the school newspaper. He also has a yearning for knowledge concerning aviation since he hopes 30me day to be a great designer. Swede Is quiet and demure, but her pleasant disposition has won her many friends. She has an appreciation for music and Is active In many outside affairs. When this witty redhead enters the room, dull moments fly out of the window, and soon laughter begins. June's remarks flash sparks at the most opportune moments. 64 Florence Street Newington Joete expert chicken raising won him a trip to Cleveland In 1939. Although he bears a strong resemblance to the well-known Sphinx, a little he has to say Is right to the point. Quiet Vera with her sunny nature leaves her mark on school by her conscientious study and gymnastic record. 385 Robbins Avenue Newington Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Scribe 4 Soccer 3,4 Sequin 30 Hillside Street Maple Hill, New Britain Ruth Seagren Silence is golden. Qlee Club 2,3 Swede June Schear To be or not to be—. Mlggee 173 Dewey Avenue Newington Joseph Solosky Silence Is a virtue. Basketball 2 Joe Vera Spltko She has friends because she is one. 14 Marvis Street Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Glee Club 3 Scribe 4 Sequin

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CLA55 WILL BE IT KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS, THAT WE, the graduating class of 1940, of Newington Senior High School, of the Town of Newington, In the County of Hartford, In the State of Connecticut being of unlawful age, of sound and disposing mind, having successfully completed three joyful years at said Institution, that we may justly share these our properties with those our successors, having revoked all previous wills and codicils by us made. We give, devise, and bequeath to our lawful heirs as follows: To Mr. Larcomb we leave hazy memories and the satisfaction of turning out another successful senior class. To Mr. Bowes we leave sincere thanks for his untiring efforts to prepare us for our struggle for success and happiness. To Miss Auld we leave this motto to pass onto the Junior Home Economics class, It Is better to underflavor than overflavor food. To Miss Kelly we leave our gratitude for the advice she has so freely given us. To Miss Lowell we leave our thanks for her Interest In our class affairs. To Mr. Adamowlcz we leave an assembly that can really cheer at the pep meet lngs. To Miss Sorrow we leave for the library one thousand volumes which may be taken out--at any tlme--wlthout time llmlts--or fines. To Miss Stewart we leave a book of the latest exercises and folk dances to try out on the future gym classes. To Miss Smith we leave our thanks for helping us to set up a good-looking classbook. To Miss Cunningham we leave a quieter French class next year, because we are taking Hoyt Grant along with us. To the undergraduates we leave: 1. A better understanding with their teachers. 2. Dismissal without applying for passes. 3. Permission to whistle and sing In the corridors when they are in a happy mood. To the Juniors we leave our hopes that they will make enough money on their dances to meet all their expenses. To the high school we leave prevailing peace when we take A1 Namnoun with us. June Schear leaves a book entitled How I Manage to Go Steady to brokenhearted Juniors. Personal bequests are as follows: Betty Bean leaves her silly giggle to Julia Bambrlck. Beatrice Le Blanc leaves her dignity to Ruby Nyman. Jennie Cwlkla's bashfulness is bequeathed to Anna Erwin. Flora Dzlob leaves her hairdressing ability to Phllomena Galllchlo. Irene Nelson leaves New Britain to Verna Sjolander. Lena Banks leaves her long fingernails to Barbara Mathewson.