Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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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

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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 WILLIAM E. DAGLE “When does hunting season open?” Bill . . . quiet till you get to know him . . . good sport . . . full of fun and excellent company . . . would rather hunt than eat . . . known by his “36 fenderless Ford” ... a little “hot Rod” happy. SHIRLEY M. DANIELS “Always happy, always gay. Glad to see her come our way.” Shirl . . . easy-going . . . good-natured . . . always ready and willing to help . . . lots of fun ... a potential banker. Activities . . . Glee Club 2. 4; Handicraft Club 2; Scribe Publication 4; Sequin 4. CARL C. DONNELLI “Life is what you make it.” Carl . . . happy-go-lucky . . . amiable . . . famous for the eyebrows he stole from “John L.” . . . likes basketball, soccer, and just sports in general . . . has a heart for one steady—his blue and gray pin-up. Activities . . . Basketball 2; Soccer 4; Student Council 2. 3; A.V.E.S. 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS N. FOSS “Merry is she who has no worries.” Phil ... to know her is to like her . . . enjoys sports ... is a neat dresser . . . has an easy-going manner . . . characterized by her cheery smile and twinkling eyes. Activities . . . Glee Club 2. 4; Handicraft 2; Scribe Publication 3. 4; Sequin 4. The 1952 Sequin 13