Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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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

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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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OF 1949 FRANCIS XAVIER PATZ A fresh, a free, a friendly man. Frank . . . won't those Tigers ever win? . . . Newington's Bryon Nelson . . . always talking or playing golf . . . wears ties loud enough to drown out any noise. Chemistry Club 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 45 Golf Team 2, 3, 4. ROY E. PAWLOW Still 'waters run deep. Hooks . . . the future engineer . . . sincere . . . likes to play inocu- ous jokes . . . an excellent baseball pitcher. Typing Z3 Chemistry 3, 43 Boys' Glee Club 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Base- ball Team 3, 4. ELBERT HERBERT PECKHAM Industry is the nucleus of his personality. Elbie . . . '49's 4-H enthusiast . . . one of our liveliest M-G-M helpers . . . finds satisfaction in industrial arts . . . conscientious student . . . swimming takes up a lot of his spare time. A. V. E. S. 3, 43 Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM CARTER PETERSON He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Bill . . . an active member of the class . . . the fellow who likes to hx UD cars . . . Glee Club's star first-bass man . . . gets along well with the girls. Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 A. A. 2, 3, 43 Octette 2, 3, 4. The 1949 Sequin