Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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SENIORS SHIRLEY DAWSON “A good sport makes life worthwhile” Shirl . . . always ready with a good joke . . . carefree, gay, and smiling . . . her ambition is commercial art. Dramatic Club 3. 4; Scribe Art Editor 4 : Chemistry Club 3; Sequin 4; Typing 2. 3; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Handicraft Club 4; Basketball 4. GEORGE DlPACE “The lad was ever a rover. Loving and laughing and free” George . . . has a personality which has drawn many friends . . . can rumba like no one else . . . famous for the basket he made for the other team. Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3: Basketball Team 3. 4; Golf Team. Manager 3, 4. KENNETH DOOLITTLE “Be not the slave of Words” Buddy . . . spends his spare time at the drums . . . likes mathematics . . . quiet and courteous . . . enjoys social affairs . . . says. “The Yankees can’t be lx at.” Sequin 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Photography 3. 4; Chemistry Club 3; Glee Club 3. 4; Typing Club 2. DOROTHY EDDY “Love to one, friendship to many, good will to all” Dotty . . . loves to dance, especially the polka . . . has many friends . . . a remarkable leader . . . made the Magazine Party a big success . . . sure to have a wonderful future. Typing Club 2: Handicraft Club 3; Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Social Chairman 4; Student Council 4; Sequin, Business Manager 4; Swing Club. Treasurer 2. The 1950 Sequin

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SENIORS LORRAINE BLINN Little by little does the trick” Rainy ... a good sport . . . patient as the day is long . . . loves dancing . . . collects miniature pictures . . . the best company you can find. Glee Club 2. 3; Handicraft Club 3, 4; Scribe Publication 3. 4; Typing Club 2. ROBERT WILKIE BURNS Hard work pays dividends” Bob . . . left school to join the Marines . . . worked hard to earn his diploma after his discharge . . . makes us happy to call him a member of our class. JOHN COLLINS Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things” John ... a shy. quiet blond . . . active in school clubs . . . very likeable . . . an easy-going lad. A. V’. E. S. 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Glee Club 3: Chemistry Club 3: Photography Club 3; Science Club 2; Typing Club 2. ALLAN CARLSON Time is but the stream I go afishing in” A1 . . . seems to get by without studying . . . ready to help in any class affair . . . all-around good sport . . . spends most of his time in New Britain. Boy’s Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Chemistry Club 3; Soccer 3; Photography Club 4 ; Typing Club 2. The 1950 Sequin

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SENIORS JOHN GALLUP ‘‘And those who know him well know him as a friend.” Jack . . . friendly and natural to all ... a neat dresser . . . athletically inclined ... a good dancer. Chemistry Club 3: Social Chairman 2. ALFRED GINN “I’ve taken my fun where I've found it.” A1 . . . enjoys dancing . . . likes soccer . . . always fussing with his car . . . has a smile for everyone . . . full of fun and fancy free. Dancing 2. 3. 4 ; A. V. E. S. 2: Soccer 2. 4; Dramatic Club 2: Typing 3: Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4. CLIFFORD GRABOWSKI “He profits most who serves best.” Bushy . . . Newington High’s best golfer . . . the fellow with all the birthdays ... an active leader in school and church affairs ... a super-salesman. Golf 2, 3. 4. LOIS ELAINE HALL “Tis a credit to any girl to be neat.” Loic . . . devotes her time to her piano, organ, and voice lessons . . . likes reading and dancing . . . gets along well with everyone. Glee Club 3, 4; Photography Club 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Sequin 4. The 1950 Sequin 13