Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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Barbara Quinn HBob' nLife is just a bowl of giggles.' i5,y'vfA'2Carefree, fun-loving Barbara, the jitterbug of Newington High, is the optimist's delight, the pessimist's despair. Hair flying, out of breath, she always manages to get into home room just be- fore the bell. HA miss is as good as a mile,' says this pert young lady. Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Glee Club 2,5,4 Athletic Association 2 President 4 Scribe 5,4 69 Dowd Street Joseph Rapacki 'Joe' nLeisure is the reward for labor.n Out of comparatively nothing, our master craftsman carves ships, cabinets or Nwhat have you.' An expert golfer, a willing worker, and an industrious student, all add to the makeup of this easy-going lad. Golf team 5,4 190 Cambria Avenue Kenneth Shieber 'Shy' WEvery object persists in its state of rest unless acted on by some external force.' That light in Kenny's room! Can he be puz- zling over homework at this late hour? No, a closer look shows us that Shieber is engrossed in cataloguing commemoratives and postage stamps whether of the flat or rotary press type. Ask to see that collection sometime, you may never see a better one. 64 East Cedar Street Phyll Schroeder 'Phylu 'She who brings sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from herself.' What? Versatile nPhyl' absent from school? In five years her many chums were never without her captivating smile, and charming personality. Knowledge of human nature compels her 'to stick to her guns' when she thinks she's right. Dramatic Club Z,5,4 Handicraft, President 4 Student Council 3 Junior Board of Direc- Sequin 4 tors Hartford Tuberculosis Basketball 2,5 Association 5,4 Glee Club 2,5 15 Marvis Street

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David'McDermott 'Success is achieved through hard work.' Although David arrived in Newington High in his Senior Year, his easy manner, willingness, and sin- cerity soon won him many friends. His knowledge of world affairs astounds us as we listen to the latest happenings from this well-informed student. Veteran's Hospital Ruby Hildegard Nyman 'Rube' 'Sweet are her ways.' Ruby's quiet, unassuming ways are only part!! her delightful personality. During the years spent in Newington High School, she has been very consci- entious. Her high grades show that her work has not been in vain. National Honor Society 4 Scribe 4 Student Council 3,4 Sequin 4 Dramatic Club 5,4 17 Camp Avenue Eiunice Pasco 'Pasqualie' 'Thought is deeper than all speech.' Eunice is our studious stenographer who does everything well, though often busy with the duties entrusted to her. She finds life full of pleasure and promise. National Honor Society 4 Scribe 4 Handicraft 4 Sequin 4 468 New Britain Avenue Elm Hill Robert Peters 'Pete' 'For he's a jolly good fellow.' is 'under the wire.' can always be coun- ted on for a laugh. 'The Peck's Bad Boy' of Newing- ton High? Who? Why, 'Pete,' of oourse.' 8:59 A. M.---Once again he Our fun-loving diamond luminary Baseball 2,5,4 Soccer 2,5 9 Marvis Street 'Q- QW 33'

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Alb6rt Simkus nM0uSeyn 'Life is very short and uncertain-- Let us spend it as well as we can.' Mousey's dancing ability makes him the Beau Brummel of Newington High School. His athletic standing, his interest in medicine, his sunny dispo- sigion, and his versatility add up to a very popular la Dramatic Club 5,4 Soccer 2,5,4 Athletic Association 2,3,4 Student Council 4 Basketball 2,5,4 Sequin 4 Baseball 2,5,4 180 John Street Verna Sjolander 'Vampy' '0h, you beautiful redheadl' Verna has that charm and personality that wins many friends. rerhaps that is why we so often see her walking down the hall with members of the oppo- site sex. Her ambition is to become an opera singer. Scribe 4 Glee Club 2 Sequin 4 Basketball 2 Handicraft Club 5,4 Dramatic Club 4 Elm Hill Terrace Herbert Skoglund 'Skoogie' 'Easy, obliging, not much speed-- His is a cheerful, kindly creed.' 'skoogie' is tall, dark, and handsome .and an all-round good fellow. His smiling face and witty remarks will long be remembered by his classmates. President of Dramatic Club 4 Soccer 2,3 67 Robbins Avenue Clifford Stamm 'Skippy' 'Better late than never.' - 'Skippy' is our mischievous scholar who 'used to come at 10 o'clock, but now he comes at noon.' His pleasant wit keeps everyone in good humor. Without a care in the world, he pushes all troubles aside. Soccer 2,3,4 56 Buck Street ff fr 5 Eg? 4, NK fx. ', -Nu JL! fi 4 . , ,,fW as i CX. 0. . . i W . ,J J