Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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SENIORS ARLENE L. BECK “Always laughing full of fun. She is liked by everyone.” Arlene ... a good student . . . noted for her original expressions, the current one being “Do I!” . . . a musician by nature . . . the gal who adds city style to our country dances. Activities . . . Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Choir 3, 4. ELEANOR R. BRIGGS “Sportsmanship—the thing most admired in life.” Ellie . . . the girl with a smile . . . well-mannered . . . intellectual . . . friendly . . . optimistic good sport . . . has a happy disposition ... is able to apply herself to any situation . . . has a keen sense of humor . . . things never grow dull with Ellie close-by. Activities . . . Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Typing Club 2; Choir 3, 4; Scribe 4; Sequin 4. BRIAN A. BUDEN “A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits.” Brian . . . quiet . . . very friendly . . . dependable . . . likes cars, camping, and girls . . . can usually be found helping to please the weekend customers at Uncle Ezra’s. Activities . . . Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; A.V.E.S. 4. ROBERT A. BURNHAM ‘‘How ’bout those Yankees?” Monk . . . quiet . . . friendly . . . dependable . . . number one towel picker-upper for the basketball team . . . likes hunting, social affairs, and the Yankees . . . has a wonderful time dressing up at the dances. Activities . . . Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4; A.V.E.S. 4. The 1952 Sequin 11

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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

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SENIORS BERNARD P. CHEVALIER “Handsome is as handsome does.” Bruz . . . quiet . . . well-liked . . . has calm, courteous ways ... is extremely interested in boating . . . likes basketball and soccer . . . his good looks are surpassed only by his pleasing personality. Activities . . . Basketball 2; Soccer 2. 3. RICHARD A. CHILKOTT “Music makes a task seem lighter.” Dick . . . Mr. Tenor N.H.S. . . . small in stature . . . outstanding in character . . . active member of the Dramatic Club . . . has the persuasiveness of a diplomat . . . music is his mainstay . . . Oh. that magnificent voice! Activities . . . Boys’ Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Choir 3, 4; Octette 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4. Casting Committee 4; Soccer 4; A.V.E.S. 2. 3. 4. JAMES F. COUGHLAN “Clear thinking is a milestone on the road to success.” Jimmy . . . genial . . . ardent Chevrolet fan . . . active in 4-H work . . . admirer of “Svenska Flickas” . . . enjoys basketball . . . spends time working on bis doodle bugs.” Activities . . . Honor Society 4, Vice-President 4; Student Council 3. 4; Photography Club 2; Baseball 2, Manager 2; Soccer 2, 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4. President 4; A.V.E.S. 2. 3, 4, Librarian 2. Vice-President 3; Social Committee 3; Sequin 4, Assistant Editor 4. MARY E. DANIELS “The heart of the friend, the voice of the lamb.” Mary . . . petite . . . sincere . . . loves sports, especially basketball . . . enjoys dancing . . . has made many friends during the short time she has been here ... a welcome addition to N.H.S. Activities . . . Scribe Publication 4. 12 The 1952 Sequin