Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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SENIORS JOAN E. SILLS “A witty tongue and a sparkling humor.” Joanie . . . friendly and sincere . . . full of pep . . . known for her staunch individuality . . . ever present when it’s time for gym ... a dead-eye swisher on the basketball court. Activities . . . Sequin 4; Scribe 4; Dramatic Club 4. BEVERLY E. SMITH “A laugh, a smile, and a hearty ‘hello’.” Smitty ... a gay personality, interested in everything she undertakes . . . fun to be with . . . gets a kick out of hot-rodding around town in her car. Activities . . . Typing Club 2; Glee Club 2; Choir 3, 4. RICHARD C. WALTHER “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” Dick . . . our new addition from New Britain High . . . quiet . . . studious . . . friendly . . . likes cars and fast driving . . . enjoys music in every form, especially polkas. BARBARA K. WELLER “A warm heart has many friends.” Shorty . . . well-liked . . . has a sweet personality and a gay sense of humor ... is always eager to hear the latest jokes. Activities . . . Glee Club 2, 4; Choir 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4. The 1952 Sequin 21

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SENIORS WESLEY W. PECKHAM “He who is busy has no time for care.” Wesley . . . lively . . . good-natured . . . shy . . . enjoys square dancing and 4-H work . . . can usually Ik found working busily in the I.A. shop . . . always on hand with a ready smile and a good joke. Activities . . . Student Council 2; A.V.E.S. 2, 3, 4. CAROL B. RATCLIFFE ' “Have you an extra piece of gum?” Carol . . . neat in appearance and in everything she does . . . always goes along with the crowd . . . enjoys dancing . . . noted for her contagious giggle. Activities . . Scribe Publication 3. RAYMOND S. ROMAN “Make mine music.” Ray . . . our “man with the horn” . . . friendly . . . quiet in the classroom ... a willing worker on Dramatic Club staging . . . has a kind word for one and all. Activities . . . Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sequin 4. RICHARD P. ROWLAND “He is an athlete who is a sport.” Dick . . . popular . . . friendly . . . one of the most active members of the class ... an amateur photographer of note . . . unbeatable on the soccer field . . . another Chevrolet fan . . . one of the few tenors in school. Activities . . . Student Council 3, 4, Treasurer 4 ; Choir 2, 3, 4, President 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2; Mixed Octette 3. 4; Boys’ Octette 3; A.V.E.S. 4; Librarian 4; Photography Club 2; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Soccer 2, 3. 4, Co-Captain 4; Jr. T. B. Board 3, 4; Sequin 4, Co-Photography Editor 4; Social Committee 4; Basketball 4. 20 The 1952 Sequin

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SENIORS DORIS A. WILLIAMS “A happy heart makes life look brighter. Doris . . . pleasant . . . full of fun ... a good conversationalist . . . enjoys movies . . . hasn’t a worry in the world . . . neat dresser . . . likes sports. Activities . . . Scribe Publication 3; Glee Club 4. ANNE C. WOJTOWICZ “Her quiet ways are pleasing.” Anne . . . quiet and bashful . . . ardent “A1 Soyka” fan . . . likes polkas . . . trim appearance ... a valuable friend. Activities . . . Glee Club 4. ROBERT E. BERTRAND “Beautiful, beautiful brown eyes.” Bobby . . . lively . . . always draws a laugh ... a true Frenchman . . . dreams of living in Canada . . . “Cherchez la femme!” Activities . . . Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; A.V.E.S. 4; Scribe 4. HARRIET J. GRABOWSKI “Charming little Chatterbox.” Harry . . . bubbling with spirit . . . always has an answer . . . excels in sports . . . always attractively attired . . . nice to know. Activities . . . Scribe Publication 4. 22 The 1952 Sequin