Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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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

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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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SENIORS RALPH PICKARD Bless the man 'who first invented sleep. Red . . . will be remembered for his long yawns . . . a familiar sight at Newington Theatre . . . oh, that Haming red hair! Boys' Glee Club 33 Typing 4. ALBERT O. PORAT Care is an enemy to life. Oscar . . . familiar to everyone in his easy-going manner . . . not easily distressed by the thought of hard work . . . claims photography as his chief interest. Photography Club 4. ELIZABETH PORAT Silently in her own way, She brings some cheer fo every day. Liz . . . prefers listening to talking . . . unruflied is her disposition . . . has a hidden sense of humor . . . always trying out new receipes . . . makes delicious chocolate cake. Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4. ROBERT PORAT Seest thou a man diligent in his duties. Muscles . . . calm, genial, and temperate . . . mechanically inclined . . . industrious . . . spends spare time travelling in his Ford and participating in church activities. Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4. - The 1949 Sequin