Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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Senior Class Officers GEORGE F. GRONBACK “Take life too seriously and what is it worth?” George . . . popular . . . good-looking ... a respected leader . . . has a ready wit and sense of humor ... a good worker . . . well-dressed . . . known for his smile. Activities . . . Class Vice-President 3, President 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4. Vice-President 3. President 4: Athletic Council 2. 3. 4. Business Manager 4; A.V.E.S. 3, 4; Sequin 4. Assistant Business Manager 4; Soccer 4. EDWARD J. CALLAHAN “The head to direct, the hand to execute, the heart to understand.” Eddie . . . popular . . . friendly . . . the man about cars . . . always a new one . . . big gun for soccer champs . . . shows outstanding leadership . . . Mr. A.V.E.S himself . . . can talk his way out of anything but always “minds his manners.” Activities . . . Boys’ Glee Club 2; Social Chairman 3; Class Vice-President 4; Sequin 3. 4. Business Manager 4; Seribe 2. 3. 4: A.V.E.S. 2. 3, 4, Shipping Clerk 3. President 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4. Vice-President 3; Choir 2. 3, 4; Soccer 2. 3. 4, Co-Captain 4. NANCY P. KEEN A “Happy am I, from care Pm free. Why aren’t they all content like me?” Nan . . . smiling personality . . . the life of a party . . . likes all sports, especially rooting for the Yankees . . . very active in all school functions . . . has a sincere admiration for brother “Tom” . . . not only enjoys dancing, but excels in it. Activities . . . Student Council 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4: Class Secretary 2. 3, 4; Sequin 4. Assistant Editor 4. JOYCE B. ANDERSON “The secret of the universe is personality and friendship.” Joycie . . . well-liked . . . respected . . . sincere . . . neat dresser . . . has unmatched personality . . . active in school and class functions . . . has the ability to think things out and make the right decisions. Activities . . . Student Council 2. 3. 4. Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 3. 4; Glee Club 2; Choir 3. 4; Sequin 4. The 1952 Sequin 9

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SENIORS BEATRICE BOLLES “My clays are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle.” Bea . . . ambitious . . . talkative . . . friendly . . . well-liked . . . one of Connecticut’s delegates to 1951 (iirls Nation . . . packed with school spirit ... a smiling personality . . . fun to he with . . . likes cheering, music, and the Yankees . . . can write anything from a thesis to a “whacky” poem . . . small in size hut big in heart. Activities . . . (dee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2: Scribe Publication 2. 3; Choir 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4. Casting Committee 4; Social Committee 3. 4. Chairman 4; Honor Society 4. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Scribe 3. 4. Editor 4; Sequin 3. 4. Editor 4. RONALD E. AH LB ERG “Unforgettable is lie whose every act is generous.” Ron . . . good sport . . . always sincere . . . has a friendly grin . . . wouldn’t be without his “Liz” . . . very generous and willing to help . . . hunting and basketball enthusiast . . . likes square dancing. Activities . . . Photography Club 2; A.V.E.S. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Soccer 4. BRUCE F. ANDERSON “The greatest pleasure in life is a smile.” Bruce . . . 1951’s addition to N.H.S. . . . well-liked . . . studious . . . conscientious ... a good sport ... an excellent dancer . . . has retained certain interests in the city of New Britain . . . spends time at the “Y” on the parallel bars ... a real hustler on the basketball team. Activities . . . Student Council 4; Dramatic Club 4. Casting Committee 4; Choir 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4. ROBERT A. BATTISTINI “Electricity is taken from the air; dependability is developed.” Bob . . . friendly . . . likeable . . . one of our quieter classmates . . . likes cars and mechanics . . . willing to work on all class activities . . . interested in electronics. The 1952 Sequin