Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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SENIORS OF 1946 WILLIAM SCHEAR—“Billy” ” 'or he’s a jolly good fellow.” With .1 happy laugh. Billy bounds into his classes. He believes in combining learning with having fun: and it seems to work, too. His sense of humor and quick comebacks have made him popular. Bill's ambition is to become a brain surgeon. and we know he’ll succeed. Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Scribe 3. 4: Sequin. Assistant Business Manager 4: National Honor Society 4. VIVIAN SINKIEWICZ— Duchess “Those endearing young charms.” “Viv” is that rather shy person who has cheerfully donated her artistic ability to all our class functions. She will go places with that pleasing personality. Watch out for that smile! Art Club 2. 3: Scribe 4: Glee Club 4: Sequin 4: Mixed Chorus 4. JANICE SKOMARS— Jan ”Silence is golden, though Janice wouldn't know.” Have you seen that girl who's always dashing here and there? Well, that’s Janice. Her energy for running around is endless. She's right at home with a pair of roller skates, a basketball, or a group of classmates! Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Scribe 2. 3: Stamp Club 3: Sequin 4: Student Council. Secretary 4: Basketball 3: Soccer 4. 20 The 1946 Sequin r r r r r r r r r r L L L L I I

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SENIORS OF 1946 ' ’ 1 I I ! 1 I 1 1 I I ! : : I I I SHIRLEY PETERSON— Pete” Always merry; never sad. She wins many friends because of her sparkling wit and never-ending enthusiasm. ''Pete’s” imitations and animations make her one of the class funmakers. Glee Club 2. 4: Sequin 4: Handicraft 2. ROBERTA RANCOURT— Bobbie” Never a worry.” Bobbie,” as she is known to all of us. has made a name for herself in the two years she had been in our school, both for her friendliness and her artistic ability. The cleverness of her posters has contributed to the success of many school affairs. Handicraft 3; Scribe 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3: Sequin 4. FRIEDDA MAY SAMMIS— Sammie” Good things come in small packages ” Sammie’s” deep blush and snappy personality are liked by all who know her. Her typing ability and willingness to do for others should achieve her great success. Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Handicraft 3; Scribe 3. 4: Sequin 4: Choral Club 4. 1 The 1946 Sequin 19

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' ' 1 I I I I I I i ! I ' ; ! 1 1 1 ] I SENIORS OF 1946 PETER SMICHENKO—••Pete” 7 beg your pardon, Mr. Webster, There’s no such word as ‘worry’.” Pete never seems to have a care in the world. If he could play golf and drive his car all day. every day. he would ask for nothing more from life. His friendly smile and carefree manner make him welcome at any gathering. LEWIS SMITH—Lewis “Hard work leads to success.” Lewis is one of those people who. once having undertaken a job. never give in. Although he takes school work seriously. Lewis is prominent in many outside activities. He is one of the most respected and well-liked boys in the class. Typing Club 2: A.V.E.S. 3. 4: Tuberculosis Society President 4; Sequin 4: Mixed Chorus 4; Honor Society. President 4: Boys’ Glee Club 4. LORRAINE STAMM—• Lorrie” Friendliness and sincerity win loyal friends.” Lorraine falls down at least twice a day. but she always comes up smiling. That twinkle in her eye is just a part of her cheerful personality. Glee Club 3, 4: Student Council 3: Mixed Chorus 4; Scribe 4: Sequin 4: Handicraft Club 3. The 1946 Sequin 21