Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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OF 1949 PAUL MARSH Honor lies in honest toil. Paul . . . has an air of reserve . . . talented piano and trumpet player . . . enjoys the outdoors . . . our super-salesman . . . always does his share of work for his class. Dance Band, Orchestra Z5 Boys' Glee Club Z, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 4. SHIRLEY MCGRATH I shall go softly all my years. Shirl . . . quiet except on the subject of twirling . . . snappy major- ette with many trophies to her credit . . . enjoys playing basketball. LOIS NAMNOUN Nothing hinders or dannts me. Lo . . . a whiz at jitterbugging . . . enjoys outdoor sports, especially horseback riding . . . ever tried her special spaghetti??? Scribe 2, 3, 4, Scribe, Business Manager 2, Girls' Glee Club 2, 43 Student Council 23 Dramatic Club 25 Mixed Chorus Z. EILEEN NORRIS I'1n Pep, Fm Vim, I'rn Vigorf' Eileen . . . ready to help in any class activity . . . spends most of her time in the gym . . . full of boundless energy . . . prefers art lessons to book learning. Class President Zg Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 3, 4g Scribe 2, 35 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4g Scribe Publication 45 Handicraft Club 4. 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

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SENIORS ELEANOR NUGENT Charming little chatterbox. Ellie . . . small girl with plenty of ambition . . . will be remembered for flirtatious smile.. . always ready to try something new and different . . . knows most of the songs on the Hit Parade. Girls' Glee Club Z, 3, 45 Senior A. A. 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 25 Scribe 2, 3, 45 Scribe Publication 2, 3, 4. EMMETT O'BRIEN Many loves of many a mood and many a kind Tell the life of man, and mould the secret mind. O'B . . . has an argumentative and debonair spirit . . . likes to tease the girls . . . enjoys dramatics . . . came to Newington from Hill- house in his junior year. Chemistry Club, Treasurer 35 Boys' Glee Club 3, 45 Dramatic Club 3, President 45 Baseball Manager 45 Scribe, Sports Editor 45 Sequin, Assistant Business Manager 45 Mixed Chorus 3. DANIEL O'CONNOR Thy purpose firm is equal to the deed. Danny . . . the one who can tell you what's wrong . . . always talk- ing about someone called Wollcott . . . N. H. S.'s champion chess player . . . What can I use for my column next time P . . . a hand- some Irish type. Scribe 3, 45 Sequin 45 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Sports Rules Club 25 Boys' Glee Club 25 Mixed Chorus 25 Typing Club 2. JOHN O'CONNOR A spirit superior to every weapon. John . . . the brain of the class . . . known for his morbid short stories . . . always manages to see the operas free . . . blushes a bright red . . . has a witty remark for every occasion. Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Typing Club 25 Sequin, Editor 45 Honor Society, Treasurer 45 Octette 3, 4. The 1949 Sequin