Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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OF I949 RUTH LAUER Success depends on effort. Ruthie . . . noted for punctuality and a high scholastic record . . . always knitting presents for Christmas . . . has a varied circle of friends . . . often seen among the crowd of sports enthusiasts . . . busy as a bee. Girls' Glee Club Z, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 3, 4g Honor Society 43 Sequin 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4g Typing Club 33 Scribe 4g Chemistry Club, Secretary 3. LORRAINE LENCZYK 'Tis sport that makes the world go Wound. Rene . . . leads an active sports life . . . likes to try new steps in dancing . . . a loyal fan of Roy Rodgers . . . well known for her independent spirit. Scribe Z, 3, 4g Student Council 23 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4. BARBARA LIEGEY The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Bobby . . . never speaks an ill word of anyone . . . will make an excellent nurse . . . likes to skate . . . has a charming smile which wins her many friends . . . just couldn't leave geometry. Dramatic Club 3, 43 Chemistry Club 43 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 3. MILTON LOCKWOOD Play not for gain, but for sport. Milt . . . well-liked by everyone . . . one of our class athletes . . . quiet off the athletic field . . . has a way with girls . . . always gallivanting about. Boys' Glee Club 23 Mixed Chorus 23 Sports Rules Club 23 Baseball Team 2, 3, 43 Basketball 3, 43 Soccer Team 3, 4. The 1949 Sequin 19

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SENIORS ROBERT KNAUS Here is everything advantageous to life. Bob . . . handsome is as handsome does . . . neat and well-groomed . . . Well-liked by all his classmates . . . commodore of the sail- boats . . . personality with a bit of shyness. Typing Club 2g A. V. E. S. 2, President 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 3g Photography Club 4g Boys' Glee Club 3, 45 Chemistry Club 3, Presi- dent 4. ELIZABETH KRAUS To do easily what is dijicult for others is a mark of talent. Betty . . . quiet and composed . . . friendly to all . . . musically in- clined, plays the violin . . . the recipient of many 4-H awards for her fine sewing. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Typing Club 23 Sequin 4g Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Orchestra Z, 35 Scribe 3, 4. ELSIE KUHLMAN Sunshine gay and pleasing. Elsie . . . loves those P. D. arguments . . . we recall with pleasure her impersonation of Dawn O'Day . . . would make a good model for Woodbury soap. Girls' Glee Club 2, 45 Dramatic Club 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 4. NANCY LAU Then deem it not an idle thing, A pleasant word to speak. Nan . . . can talk for hours on the phone . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . dislike for movies allows her to attend only three times a week. Dramatic Club 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 4g Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4. 18 The 1949 Sequin

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SENIORS MARVIS LONDIN She was a shining light. Marvis . . . a giggler . . . pretty as a picture . . . a valuable adver- tisement for any complexion soap . . . active in church affairs . . . wants to be an R. N. Scribe 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Octette 4, Chemistry Club 3, Typing. HERBERT LUCE You have heard the call of the offshore wind. Herb . . . enjoys hunting and fishing . . . teller of corny jokes . . . quiet individual . . . likes to tinker around with cars . . . spends much time in the shop . . .contemplates joining the Navy after graduation. Sports Rules Club 2. NANCY MACCUTCHEON The secret of the universe turns out to be personality. Nan . . . cute as a button . . . always in a hurry . . . a new dress for every occasion . . . the person to have around to keep things cheerful . . . nice things come in small packages. Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 3, 43 Athletic Association 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. HERBERT LEONARD MACHOL, JR. A day for toil, an hour for sport. Herb . . . Thursday night soda jerk . . . likes to tell stale jokes . . . timid when talking about himself . . . enjoys sleeping, especially in the morning . . . wants to get his hands on a Hy ball in left field. Sports Rules 2 3 Student Council 2, 35 Typing 2 5 Chemistry 3 5 Sequin, Business Manager 45 A. V. E. S. 3, Vice-President 45 Boys' Glee Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4g Baseball Team 3, 4. The 1949 Sequin