Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1953 volume:

DEDICATION For his unfailing good humor, his helpful guidance, and his sincere interest in all our activities, we, the class of 1953, dedicate this issue of the SEQUIN to Mr. Albert Church, our teacher, counselor, and friend. Seated, left to right: D. Ludington, A. Reckert, J. Curtis, B. Calin, J. Stadler, N. Zabel, M. Treat. Standing: F. Eiscnhofer, C. Hedwall F. Strelchun, R. Gocht, D. Pitkin, J. Ward, G. Gregory, B. Cedar. SEQUIN Editor-hi-Cbief.....................WILLIAM CALIN Assistant Editors.........................JOAN STADLER JARED CURTIS Business Manager........................ARNOLD RECKERT Assistant Business Manager..............CONNIE HEDWALL Typing Editor...................... FRANCES EISENHOFER Sports Editors.............................NORMAN ZABEL MARILYN TREAT Art Editor...........................................DAWN LUDINGTON Artists...............................................JOY WARD GAIL GREGORY BEVERLY CEDAR FRANCIS STRELCHUN PATRICIA MYERS Photographers..............................DONALD PITKIN DANIEL TURGEON WHAT IS EDUCATION? Education is a process that is never completed. A person is educated only to the extent that he is still continuing his education. The first attribute, therefore, of an educated person is an inquiring, analytical mind. To satisfy such a mind, he must continually increase his skills in the various methods of obtaining information, such as reading, listening, asking, experimenting, and observing. He must also keep improving his ability to test all the information he obtains for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Education has two general aspects, the acquisitive and the productive. After he has acquired information and understanding, an educated person will put them to work for the benefit of the people among whom he lives. To do so he must continually perfect skills affecting others, such as speaking, writing, co-operating harmoniously with people toward the achievement of common objectives, and doing useful work. At the same time, an educated person must continually strive for balance and perspective. He must maintain his ability to laugh, especially at himself, and to adjust whatever comes his way either from within, as his understanding changes and grows, or from without. He must establish principles in line with which to make these adjustments, principles which will give his whole life inner stability and integrity, which are necessary for effective, happy living. SENIORS SENIORS Roy Sullivan awoke one morning, and I was famous. Punchy . . . Mr. President ... ’33 Chevie . . . ex-prize fighter . . . idol of the Sophomore girls! . . . Charles Antell hair tonic. Choir 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club 3. 4; Social Committee 3; Sequin 4; NYL 4; Baseball 3, 4; President Senior Class 4. Norman Zabel Popularity will be his success in life. Norm . . . renowned for his athletic ability . . . never seen without his butch . . . captained three varsity teams . . . reliable friend ... advertising wizard. Soccer 2, 3. 4. Co-Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4. Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; AVES 2, 3. 4, Vice President 3; Student Council 2. 3, 4. Vice President 3, President 4; Sequin 4, Boys Sports Editor; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 3; NYL 3, 4; Athletic Council 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 4. Janice Deccy Sweet personality, full of rascality. Jan . . . popularity plus . . . continuously battling with Jackie Egan . . . neat in dress . . . Oh, he’s so-o nice. ... a willing class worker. Class Secretary 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4; Class Vice President 2; Social Committee 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, Secretary 4; Student Council 3. Arnold Reckert Such a man need not fear the future. Busty . . . financial wizard ... big foot on the soccer field ... famous for his taxi service . . . Ezra’s favorite counterman. Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 4; Sequin, Business Manager 4; NYL 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Y 4; AVES 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Ticket Chairman 3; Soccer 2, 3. 4, Co-Captain 4. SENIORS Mary Aldrich Don’t tread on my patience. Mary . . . true Democrat ... fun to be with ... oh that temper! . . . never m a hurry . . . flashing eyes accompanied by a sparkling smile . . . trim and petite. Glee Club 1; Photography Club 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3. Nancy Anderson , Always happy, always gay; glad to see her come our way. Nancy . . . friendship's right hand . . . active in church affairs . . . Oh! This typewriter! . . . originator of friendly jokes . . . her witty remarks grace every occasion . . . sincere. Choir 2, 3. 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Sequin 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4, Circulation Manager 4; Glee Club 2; Honor Society 4; Triple Trio 4. Rose Arre The hand that hath made her fair hath made her good. Ro . . . dark beauty . . . well-liked . . . anxiously awaits phone calls from her sailor . . . won’t go near a swimming pool . . . top cheerleader. Cheerleading 3, 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4, Manager 4; Social Committee 2, 3; Honor Society 4; Glee Club 3; Student Council 2; Sequin 4. Sumner Atkins Gentle in manner, fun in reality. Sum ... a smile for all . . . no task is too difficult to attempt ... attended the Junior Prom on crutches . . . spends his spare time working on his 41 Mercury. NYL 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 3, 4. SENIORS Lee Austin have not slept one wink. Lee ... a quiet sort with a friendly smile . . . spends most of his spare time hunting and trapping ... an excellent canasta player . . . first love, a certain 1937 metallic blue Olds. Joan Barton Life has a value only when it has something valuable as its object. Joan . . . full of pep ... a smile for all . ... neat dresser . . . one of our top salesmen . . . Where's my billfold? Cheerleading 3, 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Sequin 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3. Leo Bunn He does nothing but talk of his car. Leo . . . Leo’s Race Track . . . That's the breaks; . . . good-natured fellow with many friends ... a fancy 42 Merc” . . . Who me? Class Treasurer 3. Barbara Brideaux Quiet and pleasantly earnest in her ways. Barb . . . quiet ... a friend to all . . . polka enthusiast . . . clicking away on the electric typewriter . . . basketball enthusiast. SENIORS Marian Brinley Is she not passing fair. Marian . . . strictly a Red Sox Rooter . . . Fox’s forever . . . I’m baking . . . Let's go for a walk . . . mischief with golden hair. Scribe 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 3; Photography Club 3; Dramatic Cub 2, 3, 4. Ronald Bristol The sincere alone can recognize sincerity. Ron . . . likes sports, especially basketball . . . thoughtful and serious . . . abundant with humor . . . enjoys chemistry . . . top debater in P.D. Class. Hi-Y 4; NYL 4; Photography Club 3; AVES 4; Social Committee 4; Basketball 4. O Donald Brophy A merry heart that laughs at care. Brody . . . butch haircut . . . broad shoulders . . . scored from half field in Windsor home game this year . . . never lets homework interfere with his education. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. Richard Brown A good sport is good fun. Rich . . . one of our baseball players ... a First National boy . . . quiet in the class room . . . true hunter and fisherman. Dramatic Club 4; Baseball 3. t SENIORS William Calin He was a scholar and a ripe and good one. Bill ... the class brain . . . leader of the opposition . . . accomplished pianist . . . always busy . . . armchair sports' enthusiast. Scribe 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; TB Board 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Sequin Editor 4. Edith Carlson Politeness is to do and say the kindest things the kindest way. Edie . . . true friend with a warm heart and a pleasant smile . . . sweet personality . . . quite a guitar player . . . full of school spirit . . . fun to be with. Glee Club 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Honor Society, Secretary 4; Sequin 4; Student Council 4; Triple Trio 4. Barbara Carr A rhapsody of words and music. Barbie . . . star gazer . . . rich in laughter and gaiety . . . strong soprano voice . . . “Where's my wallet?” . . . known for her cocoa and changeable mind. Glee Club 2; Choir 3. 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4; Triple Trio 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3- Beverly Cedar As merry as the day is long. Bev . . . sparkling personality . . . twinkling green eyes . . . I'm cm-barassed” . . . witty remarks ... a regular rug-cutter. Scribe Publication 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Sequin 4; Social Committee 4. % SENIORS Nancy Chilkott Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Nance ... a good sport . . . understanding . . . active in church affairs ... a future teacher . . . loads of fun . . . enjoys basketball and bowling . . . meticulously neat . . . 'Yes. but . . .!' Choir 3, 4; Scribe Publication 4; Sequin 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Marion Chmielorz Blushing is the color of virtue. Big green eyes . . . friendly personality ... a whiz at shorthand . . . basketball enthusiast ... a friend to everyone. Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4. Jared Curtis Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Jerry . . . versatile leader and organizer . . . talented actor and singer . . . has a ready smile . . active in social events . . . studies late and sleeps the clock around. Class Vice President 3; Sequin 3, 4. Assistant Editor 4; Scribe 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4, President 4; Octette 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 2; Boys' Choir 3. 4; Manager of Basketball 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4, Vice President 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice President 3. President 4; NYL 3, 4, Vice President 3, Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3- Robert Czop Unforgettable is he whose every act is generous Bob ... a bigger and more understanding heart is no where to be found ... a quick smile and a quicker wit ... a friend in need . . . likes sports and a good argument . . . tricky foot on the soccer field. Class President 2, 3; Honor Society, President 4; Sequin 4; Choir 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4; Scribe 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4; NYL 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4. SENIORS Shirley Daly Golden hair, like sunlight streaming on her shoulder. Shirl . . . Check that! . . . soft blue eyes ... air of sophistication . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . known for her giggle. Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Scribe Publication 3. 4. John Daniels For knowledge, too, is itself a power. Jack ... a prospective engineer but an Army man at heart . . . crack shot . . . never flunks a test . . . Mr. Republican . . . “Too many distractions. i V Scribe 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Choir 4; Honor Society 4; Sequin 4; NYL 4; Boys' Glee Club 4. Lucille Dauphin Oh, she's little, but she’s wise, and a terror for her size. Little one” . . . bundle of joy with a terrific sense of humor . . . sparkplug . . . Get out!” . . . that catchy giggle . . . familiar face at the Strand. Glee Club 2; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4. David Dion Bless the man who first invented sleep. Dave . . . hunting and fishing are his favorite pastimes . . . terrific-vocabulary . . . shot one of the few grey foxes found in Newington . . . one of Uncle Ezra's boys . . . Suh! SENIORS Francis DiOrio A man who thinks for himself. Frank . . . whiz at natural science . . . always seen with his ’37 Ford . . . a fighting spirit on the soccer team . . . builder of model planes . . . can’t seem to stop talking. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Photography 3; Glee Club 2, 4; Laboratory Assistant 4. John Drapeau The mirror of all courtesy. John . . . any kind of music . . . wants to be a saw-bones” . . . man-about-town . . . accompanist for last year’s concert. Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Scribe 2, 3. 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4; Honor Society 4; Library Club 3, 4. Carol Eckert She is a dear and true industrious friend. Carol . . quiet . . . beautiful honey-blond hair ... a kind word to all . . . excellent soprano ... a ready laugh ... I don’t get the joke. Girls' Glee Club 2; Choir 3, 4; Octette 3, 4; Sequin 4. John Egan Oh, he sits high in all people's hearts. Jackie . . . has a bottomless stomach . . . famous for display at Burt’s Shoe Store ... You re the ONLY one for me” . . . bang-up job on whatever he’s assigned . . . does a terrific foxtrot. Hi-Y 3. 4; Soccer 2, 3; Baseball 2. SENIORS Frances Eisenhoffr It’s nice to be natural, when your naturally nice. Franny . . . pleasing personality . . . love those dimples . . . Doris Day's most enthusiastic fan ... a happy canary . . . holds an investment at Lakeside.’' Glee Club 2; Choir 2, 3. 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4, Typing Editor. Eugene Fetteroll A good-natured kind of fellow. Gene . . . collector of powder flasks and old guns . . . avid Cardinal fan . . . quick sense of humor and powerful wit . . . ambitiously inclined . . . has a personality all his own. Sequin 4. John Flaherty To be happy is to have friends. John . . . spends his spare time at Indian Hill Country Club as assistant pro . . . one of Newington's contributions to the National Guard . . . always ready with a wisecrack . . . seldom without that winning smile. Dramatic Club 2, 3; AVES 2, 3; Student Council 2. 3; Choir 2. 3; Golf Team 2, 3. 4, Captain 4; Hi-Y 3; NYL 3, 4; Basketball 3. Barbara Forastif.re Happy-go-lucky, easy-go-free; nothing on earths bothers me. Bob . . . easy-going ... fun to be with . . . long eyelashes accent big brown eyes . . . Oh those Yankees!” . . . Have you ever seen a cuter hair-cut?” Girls’ Glee Club 2; Scribe Publication 3. 4; Sequin 4. SENIORS Shirley Gancarz Not quiet, not loud, not short, not tall, but a pleasant mingling of them all. Squirlcy . . . quiet and polite . . . those big blue eyes . . . everybody's friend . . . blushes a pretty pink : . likes dancing and Wally too! Scribe Publication 2; Sequin 4. Ronald Gocht Happy is the man that hath his quiver full oj wisdom. Ron . . . travel enthusiast . . . enjoys swimming . . . looks on the bright side of life . . . brilliant artist . . . photography fan. Honor Society 4; Senior Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4. Clara Gonthifr Anything that is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Clara . . . pocket-sized edition of the yell queens ... as particular about her work as she is about her appearance . . . Oh. that cooking! . . . would be content with life on the high seas . . . speaks a sweet soprano. $ing� a smooth alto. Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 3; Scribe 4; Honor Society 4; Sequin 4; Glee Club 2; Cheerleading 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls' State Representative 3. Lois Graboxski Full of fun and fancy free. Louie . . . jolly and energetic . . . pretty blond hair . . . Uncle Ezra would be lost without her . . . Gee! A1 Soyka is playing tonite! . . . Iceland here I come! Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4. SENIORS Douglas Hai l Free from worry, seldom in a hurry Doug . . . has two interests ... a gal from New Britain and any kind of car . . . always ready with a witty remark . . . takes life easy ... fun to know. NYL 3, 4. Constance Heowall If music be the fruit of love, sing on. Connie . . . happy-go-lucky. serious at � he proper time . . . with a song in her heart . . . witty jokes . . . ardent college enthusiast . . . enjoys Swedish dancing. Library Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Choir 2, 3. 4; Girls' Qlee Club 3; Sequin 4; Assistant Business Manager;-Triple Trio 4. Charlotte Hilinsky A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Cookie . . . Where’s Al Soyka playing?” . . . willing helper . . . Drum Corps' mischief maker ... a permanent smile . . . and an unforgettable giggle. Glee Club 3: Dramatic Club 2; Dancing Club 3; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4; Social Committee 2, 3, 4. Elizabeth Hill She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with and pleasant, too, to think of. Betty . . . Oh . . .! A Yale enthusiast . . . accomplished pianist . . . spends hourr drinking a soda . . . big brown eyes. Class Secretary 2; Glee Club 3; Scribe Publication 3; Choir 4; Sequin 4; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 4, Treasurer 4. SENIORS Joan Ives She may do it with better grace, but I do it more natural. Joanie ... the First National Quiz Kid . . . friend to all . . . Oh those cute dimples! . . . heart set on becoming a dental hygienist . . . always remember that Charleston. Sequin 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Charlotte Kasmer Nice to know and nice to be near. Chari . . . sparkling hazel eyes . . . gets around town in a gray Plymouth . . member of A1 Soyka’s Fan Club . . . ardent Ted Williams fan . . . frequently seen at the Log Cabin. TB Board 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 2. Marilyn Katus It's her manner and her smile that makes her so worthwhile. Marilyn . . . speedboat enthusiast . . . Am I late?” . . . petite figure . . . long walks . . . songstress of the class. Scribe 3. 4; Sequin 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Octette 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. Howard Kinney As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Howie . . . friendly . . sincere . . . special interest ir car enthusiast . . . works at the Pike Theater. Hartford . . . AVES 2. SENIORS William Lack Let him but smile, your cares depart. Bill . . . tall and friendly . . . enjoys football . . . quiet . . . always a cheerful Hi!” . . . spare time spent at Lacks Food Market . . . Let’s go! Norman Larson It is not enough to do good; one must do it the right way. Chubby . . . quiet and resourceful . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . likes football and French . . . First National boy . . . Dramatic Club booster. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Student Council 4. Paul Leppert With a kind heart and a helping hand. Paul . . . hard-working . . . quiet and sincere . . . always ready with a friendly smile ... all for Chrysler products . . . I'm trying to study! Sequin 4. Dawn Ludington Vie taken my fun u here Vve found it. Dawn . . . excellent art work . . . loves to knit . . . makes most of her own clothes ... a peppy cheerleader ... a true friend. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Publicity Director 3, 4; Scribe 3, 4; Art Editor 3; Hi-Y 3, 4. Secretary 4; Sequin 4. Art Editor; Glee Club 2; Cheerleader 3. 4. SENIORS Clovis McGrath Speech is great, but silence is greater. Clovis . . . sweet and ready smile . . . always willing to help . . . twirls a wicked baton . . . whiz at shorthand. Sequin 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4. Patricia Myers Many are the joys in youth. Patsy . . . energetic cheerleader ... so many beautiful clothes ... top artist and athlete . . . forever making posters . . . Will someone please close that window?” Glee Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 2. 3. 4; Scribe Publication 2, 3; Sequin 4. Lenore Newton A friend in need, is a friend indeed. Lenore ... a smile for everyone ... fun to be with . . . always ready to laugh at a corny joke . . . worked hard for the benefit . . . school spirit galore! Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Sequin 4. Nancy Nussberger Harmless talk never hurt anyone. Nance . . . charming little chatterbox . . . sincere friend, and a good sport . . . known for her jokes . . . Ask Nance, she knows . . . Thirfty's best girl. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3. 4; Sequin 4; Triple Trio 4. SENIORS Edward Ostrowski And he will go quietly all his days. Eddie . . . reserved . . . ardent baseball fan . . . always doing someone else’s work ... a Hi!” for everyone. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Robert Oswell Youth is full of pleasure. Bob . . . friendly fellow . . . likes hot rods, girls, and dancing ... a witty remark for every occasion . . . long sideburns, his specialty . . . furnished transportation for Nancy's T. V. show. AVES 4, President. Raymond Patz No sooner said than done—so acts this man of worth. Ray . . . quiet, polite, and friendly ... a neat dresser . . . smooth dancer . . . usually seen in Mr. Go wen's car . . . spends his time at Briarwood. AVES 3; NYL 3, 4; Social Committee 4. Allan Jay Person A quiet unassuming personality. Jay . . . quiet but determined . . . sincerity personified . . . all-round sportsman . . . could live on steaks and French fries. Baseball 2, 3; Sequin 4. SENIORS Walfrey Peterson A cheerful greeting makes many friends. Wally . . . deep interest in sports, especially baseball . . . always holds a definite opinion . . . willing to help a friend ... an easy-going fellow . . . intelligent outlook . . . well-groomed. Sequin 4. Donald H. Pitkin He that hath knowledge spareth his words. Don . . . quiet and calm . . . ardent Red Sox fan . . . interested in guns and dogs . . . senior class camera clicker. Sequin 4; Photography Club 2. Marie Rossi A true friend is like a diamond. Marie . . . lots of fun and mischief behind those big blue eyes . . , always busy in the office practice room . . . game to try something new and different ... the life of the Home Ec. Class. Glee Club 2, 3; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin 4; Librarian 3, 4. Joan Stadler She that was ever fair and never proud. Joan . . . the girl with the smile and the wardrobe . . . knits argyles endlessly . . . Hey, have you heard that new song? . . . ardent baseball fan . . . likes hamburgers and cokes. Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 4; Scribe 4; Sequin 3, 4. Assistant Editor 4; Hi-Y 3. 4, Reporter 4. SENIORS Francis X. Strelchun Be strong and of a good courage. Franny . . . gone fishin . . . interested in farming . . . plays basketball for C.Y.O. . . . conscientious in studies . . . rugged outdoorsman . . . planning to be a dentist. Sequin 4; Librarian 3, 4; Photography Club 3- Patricia Swanson She has a world of virtues found in few, character, personality, ability, too. Pat . . . beautiful curly hair . . . that certain someone at UCONN . . . respected by all ... a friend to everyone . . . seen at all Newington High dances. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, 4; Octette 3. 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Sequin 4; Honor Society 4; Athletic Council 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Glee Club 2; Librarian 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2. Beverly Thayer Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Bev . . . pleasant smile . . . likes reading, roller skating, sewing . . . cheery Hi for all . . . neat appearance ... 'I don't get it!” Glee Club 2; Sequin 4; Scribe 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. Diane Toce Liiughing and dancing are life at its best. Di . . . beautiful long brown hair . . . sparkling eyes ... a cheerful smile . . . poise and charm . . . energetic cheerleader . . . talented dancer. Honor Society 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; Sequin 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3. SENIORS Marilyn Treat Here is everything advantageous to life. Marilyn ... for the honor of Newington High . . . more energy than a live wire . . . “Going to the game? . . . Oh, I can't spell!” ... a faithful Othamer. Sequin 4, Girls' Sports Editor; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3; Honor Society 4; Scribe 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Student Council 2; Hi-Y 3. 4. Planning Committee 3, 4; Social Chairman of Class 2, 3. 4; Junior TB Board 3, 4; Athletic Council 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Octette 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3. Daniel Turgeon have a wealth of friends. Pit ... a likable chap . . . attends all school activities ... a familiar face at the outdoor theater ... too bad there isn't a third-year French class . . . connoisseur of foods. AYES 3, 4; Photography Club 3. David Vogel If s a wise mechanic who knows his car. Dave . . . witty in his own quiet way . . . hod-rod happy . . . likes to know what makes things tick . . . never arrives at school before noon. AYES 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3. Walter Wallace A silent man is he. Wally . . . likes to lift weights and wrestle . . . forever fixing up his car . . . spends a lot of time at the Y. M. C. A. Student Council 2. SENIORS Jocelyn Ward She is a form of li ht and life. Joy . . . happy-go-lucky . . . promising actress . . . everyone’s friend . . . really tickles the ivories . . . main interest, hamburger and French fries. Choir 4; Dramatic 3, 4; Scribe 3, 4; Sequin 4. Nancy Watson Sunny people make cloudy days seem short. Nan . . . dimples and smiles . . . famous for her spaghetti sauce ... intensely interested in church activities . . . cute as a button . . . not afraid to speak up. Choir 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Scribe Publication 3; Sequin 4. Donald Wells Cheerful and jolly and always a loyal pal. Dan'l . . . first love—basketball . . . sharp dresser . . . always willing to lend a helping hand in class activities . . . lucky in cards an infectious smile ... a former member of the bachelors’ club. AVES 3. 4; Student Council 3; Sequin 4; NYL 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. Joan Westermeyer Life is what you make it. Joanie ... the kind of friend to have . . . something new for every occasion . . . has a special interest in the Navy . . . Where’re you all going?’’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Scribe 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sequin 4. - SENIORS Brendan Finn When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Bren . . . Corporal in the National Guard . . . big smile . . . easy-going . . . interested in football. Barbara Gregory A friend to all; an enemy to none. Gail . . . sport-minded . . . has a knack with a rhyme. Artistic royale . . always a kind word . . . Wait for me! . . . likes a crowd . . . witty remarks. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Scribe Publication 3; Choir 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 3; Sequin 4; Hi-Y 4. Richard Guala Happy is he who makes the fun. Dick ... an excellent supporter of class activities . . . always has an eye open for fun and humor . . . owns one of the many cars parked in the rear of the school . . . has the only ‘4l Ford coupe with dual in the school. Thomas Hushin Men of few words are the best men. Tom . . . always late for home room . . . likes baseball and grinders . . . enjoys dancing . . . favors loud socks and ties. Baseball 3, 4; NYL 4. SENIORS Mason Martin The way to hate a friend is to he a friend. Mase . . . ver r friendly . . . a likeable newcomer from Japan . . . happy-go-lucky . . . strictly an Army man . . . Time for a sandwich!” Hi-Y 3; NYL 4; Social Committee 4; Dramatic Club 4. William Monnier Let things come and go as they please. Bill . . . carefree fellow . . . never lets homework inteifere with his fun . . . girls, his main interest ... a ready smile and a friendly Hi!” . . . fastest tire changer around. Carol Stepnowski Laugh and the world laughs with you. Carol . . . loves the telephone . . . her vacation spot is Coventry Lake . . special interest in the Navy . . . favorite pastime is dancing. Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Scribe 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4. Judith Swenson The world is as you take it. Judy . . • neat and attractive . . . keeps up with the latest styles ... a true friend ... a captivating dimpled smile . . . did you ever hear those jokes ? Sequin 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 3. SENIORS Robert Wunsch Life is what you make it. Bob . . carefree member of the class . . . greatest love is his Ford convertible . . . always with the boys . . . study hall's favorite comedian. AVES 3. Fred M. Yeager Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why aren’t they all contented like me? Fred . . . always on the down beat . . . good natured . . . life is one perpetual grin . . . talented drummer . . . hopes to have his own dance band . . . It' in the book.” Theodore W. Rankin A smile that no cloud o’ercast; A boy that is game to the last. Ted . . . hustler of the soccer team . . . welcome addition from H.P.S to N.H.S. . . . ambitious . . . pleasant disposition . . . does enjoy talking. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sequin 4. Sally Sheldon How far that little candle throws her beam. Sally . . . sweet and well-liked . . . always willing to do a favor . . . says little, but thinks much . . . rates high as a baby sitter. Glee Club 2; Choir 4. tit SENIORS Thomas Wegerbalt.r A little nonsense now And then is relished by the wisest men. Tom . . . Mr. Hotrod N.H.S. . . . flashy green convertible . always good for a laugh . . . never without a job . . . attends all basketball games. William Webster Where’s the fire?’ bill ... the ’’Chief” . . . not a care in the world . . . one of Mr. Ide s AVES men. AYES 3, 4; Sequin 4. always smiling Left to right: J. Dcccy, Secretary; N. Zabel, Vice President; R. Sullivan, President; A. Reckert, Treasurer; M. Treat, Social Chairman. HS MISS EILEEN C. KELLY English MR. ALBERT I. CHURCH Geography, Typewriting MR. HOWARD W. IDE Visual Aids, Social Studies Economics REMEMBER WHEN SOPHOMORE HOP Way back in 1950 we held our first big dance. The gym was decorated with red and white streamers and multicolored balloons. This was our last dance in the small gym. CLASS PICNICS Our first class picnic was held at Batterson Park in June 1951. The next year we held it at Meg’s Point. Everyone ate too much and went home with a terrific sun burn. POVERTY DANCE After much publicity, the Proverty Dance was attended by such characters as Daisy Mae, L'il Abner, Wolfe Girl, and Raggedy Ann and Andy. The gym, decorated with tin cans, old clothes, and dummies, provided suitable atmosphere for the palace of Mutt and Jeff, who ruled as king and queen. NANCY KINGSBURY BENEFITS A Gay Nineties Show high-lighted our first benefit for Nancy. Many teachers, friends, and students participated in the show helping us to raise over $700. Again we attempted to help Nancy at a benefit soccer game. Though the weather was unpleasant, a substantial crowd turned out. A cake sale during the half-time brought $68, which helped us to reach our goal of $1000. A trip to the television program. Strike il Rich, was made by William Calin, Gail Gregory, and Lenore Newton in October. The efforts of this trio were successful, and they brought home to Nancy $500. JUNIOR PROM Dancing under a blue moon to the music of A1 Jarvis, the numerous copules marvlcd at the night club atmosphere we gave to the new gym. Blue lights, spring flowers, and an old-fashioned wishing well set the background for the court consisting of Joan Stadler, Diane Toce, Marie Rossi and Dawn Ludington. Nancy Kingsbury was our honorary queen. SENIOR CLASS ELECTIONS For the first time in the school's history, the Town voting machine was used for class elections. Under the supervision of the Problems of Democracy Class, the students held vigorous campaigns for the candidates. A goal of 100% voting was reached. MAGAZINE DRIVE Setting a goal of $5000, we launched our drive. At the end of two weeks, we exceeded the goal and broke the New England record for a Senior Class. With leading salesmen, Bob Czop and Jerry Curtis selling over $400 worth of Subscriptions and Joan Barton and Marilyn Treat achieving sales of over $300 each, the class reached the grand total of $6,824.50. REMEMBER WHEN MAGAZINE PARTY Various magazine covers decorated the library walls for our magazine party. Mr. Church's home room entertained, Miss Kelly's room decorated, and Mr. Ide’s room sat back and enjoyed themselves. After the prizes were awarded to the winning salesmen, refreshments and dancing ended the evening. GRADUATION and SENIOR BANQUET June brought our graduation and the Senior Banquet after months of careful planning by the graduation committee. The girls looked attractive in their white robes and the boys handsome in deep blue as we departed from N. H. S. A few days later we climaxed our happy and successful years together with our Senior Banquet. CLASS WILL We, the CLASS of 1953 of the Senior High School of the Town of Newington in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and body, do make, publish and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us made. Mary Aldrich leaves her party spirit to Fred Schwager. Nancy Anderson leaves her quick smile to Jean Carlberg. Rose Arre leaves the Scribe publication to Ruth Dziob. Sumner Atkins leaves the N.Y.L. without access to a wrecker. Lee Austin leaves looking for a place to sleep. Joan Barton leaves her freckles to Nancy Anderson. Leo Blinn leaves his hot rods to Joel Johnson. Barbara Brideaux leaves her short hair-do to Sandra Nesta. Marion Brinley leaves her deep blushes to Marilyn Anderson. Ronald Bristol leaves to dream about the million dollars he intends to earn. Donald Brophy leaves his late passes to Jim Clarkin. Richard Brown leaves his job at the First National to Jack Martin. William Calin leaves Mrs. Scoler's P.D. class with regret. Edith Carlson leaves her conscientious ways to Ida Louks. Beverly Cedar leaves her ready wit to Jane Busch. Barbara Carr leaves carrying her biref case. Nancy Chilkott leases to become a teacher. Marion Chmielorz leaves her ability in the commercial subjects to Ann Schwager. Jared Curtis leaves the presidency of the Bachelors' Club to Bob Stingle. Robert Czop leaves the Junior Class a magazine sales record that will be hard to beat. Shirley Daly leaves her mischief-making to her brother Tom. John Daniels leaves his rifle to Jack Moreschi. Lucille Dauphin leaves her petite figure to Loeta Cowles. Janice Deccy leaves, but will not be forgotten. David Dion leaves to go hunting. Francis DiOrio leaves his scientific mind to Francis Dion. John Drapcau leaves to enter the medical field. Carol Eckert leaves her sunny disposition to Carol Doyle. Frances Eisenhofer leaves her pleasantness to Nina Shinkaruk. John Egan leaves the girls in his Home Economics Class regretful that he is going. Eugene Fetteroll leaves a powder horn to the Gramercy Ghost.” John Flaherty leaves Old Baldy to anyone who can master the words. Barbara Forastiere leaves her athletic ability to Silvia Black. Philip Foss leaves his lifeguard chair at Churchill Park to Bob King. Shirley Gancarz leaves wishing for Friday to come. Ronald Gocht leaves his fractured French to John Rogorzenski. Clara Gonthicr leaves Laurel Girls' State to a lucky Junior girl. Gail Gregory takes her poetical abilities with her. Richard Guala leaves in his noisy Ford. Douglas Hall leaves a wornout pair of Levis to whoever wants them. Connie Hedwall leaves to continue her excellent work in Girl Scouts. Charlotte Hilinsky takes her giggle with her. Thomas Hushin leaves his car troubles to Kenny Turgeon. Joan Ives leaves to assist some fortunate dentist. Charlotte Kasmer leaves no one to hustle T.B. Board members to meetings. Marilyn Katus leaves to embark upon a musical career. Howard Kinney leaves his ability to work hard to Harry Johnson. William Lack leaves his grocery deliveries to Bob Lee. Norman Larson leaves Mrs. O'Donnell without a Dramatic Club president. Paul Leppert leaves his serious ways to Ronald Guala. Dawn Ludington leaves her pony tail to Sheila Neumann. Mason Martin leaves his old army boots to anyone who wants them. Clovis McGrath leaves her shorthand ability to Lucille Arre. William Monnier leaves for many good times at the shore. Patricia Myers leaves her indispensable paintbrush to Norma Johnson. Lois Grabowski leaves the Home Economics Class a little quieter. Betty Hill leaves her torn piano book to Janice Hunter. Lenore Newton leaves Joan Neilson to urge on the basketball team. Nancy Nussberger leaves her gaiety to Marion Hanisian. Edward Ostrowski leaves his infield position to Richard Perkins. Robert Oswell leaves the A.V.E.S. minus an efficient president. Ray Patz leaves his gas station to his brother Ed. Jay Person leaves dreaming of Florida. Walfrey Peterson leaves with Gene, his partner in crime.” Donald Pitkin leaves the camera bug to Bill Biddle. Theodore Rankin leaves his hustling feet to any deserving player on next year's soccer team. Arnold Reckert leaves his ability to handle financial problems to next year's class treasurer. Marie Rossi leaves for New York. Sally Sheldon leaves as quietly as she came. Edgar Smith leaves a burned out bulb to next year's lighting crew. Joan Stadler leaves her ability to get along with others to Gloria Schmidt. Carol Stepnowski leaves her amiable disposition to Emma Earl. Francis Strelchun leaves Senator Taft defenseless. Roy Sullivan leaves his patriotic jalopy to anyone who'll buy it. Patricia Swanson leaves the Scribe in much better state through her fine editorship. Judith Swenson leaves her neat appearance to Loretta Young. Beverly Thayer leaves her attendance record in Youth Fellowship to Marilyn Duhaine. Diane Toce leaves her dancing shoes to Pat Whitehead. Marilyn Treat leaves her cheerleading troubles to next year's captain. Daniel Turgeon leaves his food sampling in the Home Economic's kitchen to some Lucky (?) Junior. Walter Wallace leaves his noon-time telephone calls to Valmore Faucher. Joy Ward leaves her acting ability to Charlene Hcaid. Nancy Watson leaves her lunch ticket desk in the hall, vacant. William Webster leaves in a hurry—there's a fire! Thomas Wegerbauer leaves Charlie Stamm to chauffeur the girls to basketball games. Donald Wells leaves his worn pair of sneaks to Red Wethercll. Joan Westermeyer leaves her daydreaming to Maryann Simpson. Robert Wunsch leaves his love of convertibles to Bob Tarrala. Fred Yeager leaves his hot drum sticks” to anyone who can manage them. Norman Zabel leaves his good sportsmanship to Kathleen Daly. Brendan Finn leaves a locker full of passes. To: Mr. Block, we leave a used box of potatoes. Mr. Bowes, we leave our thanks for the work he has done in establishing better clubs and recreation for N.H.S. pupils. Mr. Church, we leave a safe in which to keep money, money, money. Miss Holleran, we leave our deepest appreciation of her willing assistance in helping prepare the Scribe. Mr. Ide, we leave a chance to catch his breath after his Senior Homeroom has left. Miss Jamer, we leave another Senior Class that she may guide and counsel as wisely as she has the Class of 53.” Miss Keefe, we leave a padlock to protect her art supplies. Mrs. Keleher, we leave a commercial class that doesn't chew gum. Miss Kelly, in deep appreciation of her unfailing patience and wise guidance, we bequeath a permanent place in our hearts. Mr. Marino, we leave a showcase to display the work of his Industrial Arts classes. Mrs. O'Donnell, we leave new books to fill the vacant spaces on the library shelves. Mr. Paskavitch, we leave a soundproof and airtight I. A. room. Mrs. Philips, we leave a pair of earmuffs to wear in the Home Economics room. Miss Rice, we leave all the equipment for her home-room parties. Mrs. Scoler, we leave three more years of Republican administration. Mrs. Williams, we leave a piano that is in tune. Mr. Roberts, we leave a pioney-making Athletic Council. Mr. Rogalski, we leave a magic pill that will make his basketball players grow to a height of 6' 11”. Mr. Jackson, we leave a well-informed Chemistry Class. Mrs. Bridgman, we leave a more enthusiastic and co-operative gym class. Mrs. Wentworth, we leave a line of shaking Juniors to receive their T.B. shots. Mrs. Thayer, we leave a bloodhound to find the owners of lost articles left in the office. Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the aforesaid NEWINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 1953, in the presence of us, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on the eighth day of June, A.D., 1953. Witnesses: Did Most for the Class MARILYN and BOB Class Wits DICK and GAIL Class Thespians JOY and BILL Class Athletes MARILYN and NORMAN Most School Spirit LENORE and ARNOLD Most Efficient CLARA and ARNOLD Deepest Blushers MARIAN and JACK CLASSES CLASSES PHYSICS J. Curtis, B. Czop, A. .Reckert, J. Daniels, D. Pitkin, R. Bristol, J. Drapeau, B. Calin. G. Fctteroll, R. Gocht, F. DiOrio, Mr. Jack-son, Teacher. HOME ECONOMICS Mr. Rossi, N. Watson, B. Cedar, F. Eisenhofer, L. Dauphin, D. Toce, B. Brideaux, Mrs. Phillips, Teacher; B. Carr, J. Ives, J. Stad-ler, C. Hilinsky, C. Kasmer, S. Gancarz. SENIOR SCIENCE B. Thayer. P. Foss, J. Clarkin, B. Lack. T. Hushin. D. Hall, F. DiOrio, W. Wallace. B. Oswell, S. Atkins, R. Wunsch. E. Ostrow-ski, Mr. Jackson, Teacher. CLASSES OFFICE PRACTICE B. Forastiere, M. Chmielorz, S. Gancarz, S. Daly, Mrs. Kclehcr, Teacher; R. Arre, B. Brideaux, C. Hilinsky, C. McGrath, L. Dauphin, F. Eisenhofer. INDUSTRIAL ARTS D. Brophy, D. Hall, R. Patz, T. Hushin, Mr. Marino, Teacher; F. Yeager, J. Egan, W. Lack. SENIOR MATHEMATICS W. Lack, B. Oswell, H. Kinney, M. Treat, E. Ostrowski, D. Toce, N. Zabel, L. Newton. B. Thayer. B. Wunsch, J. Swenson, B. Mon-nicr, J. Westermeyer, R. Sullivan. D. Wells, T. Wegerbauer. T. Rankin. D. Turgeon. Miss Rice, Teacher . a ses TRIGONOMETRY P. Leppert. A. Reckcrt, R. Gocht, VC'. Calin. D. Pitkin. J. Drapeau, E. Fctteroll. C. Kasmer. Miss Rice, Teacher; R. Bristol, W. Peterson. R. Brown. J. Daniels, B. C op. PROBLEMS of DEMOCRACY M. Aldrich. B. Carr. E. Fctteroll. C. Kasmer. N. Anderson. N. Chilkott. J. Flaherty. M. Katus, VT. Peterson. M. Brinley, F. Yeager. R. Gocht, P. Leppert. D. Pitkin. R. Bristol. R. Czop, C. Gonthier. M. Martin. A Reck ert. W. Calin. J. Deccy, C. Step-nowski. Ci. Greggory. N. Nuss-herger. J. Stadler, E. Carlson. C. Eckert. ). Ives, J. Daniels. F. Strelchum. P. Swanson, Mrs. Scoler. Teacher. TRANSCRIPTION Mrs. Kelcher, Teacher; C. McGrath, M. Brinley, R. Arre, M. Chmielorz. M. Katus. M. Aldrich, C. Stepnowski, B. Forastiere. CLASSES BUSINESS MATHEMATICS B. Cedar. B. Forastiere. L. Dauphin. J. Stadler, E. Carlson, R. Arre, F. Eisenhofer, C. Eckert, N. Chilkott, J. Dcccy, T. Weger-bauer, M. Aldrich, N. Watson, S. Daly. INDUSTRIAL ARTS J. Clarkin, W. Wallace, D. Tur-geon, L. Austin. P. Foss, L. Blinn, H. Kinney. SOCIOLOGY Mr. Ide, Teacher; B. Oswell. E. Ostrowski, T. Rankin, N. Zabel, E. Smith, N. Larson, L. Newton, S. Gancarz, W. Wallace, J. Barton. D. Wells, W. Webster, D. Toce, N. Watson. C. Hi 1 insky. . First row, left to right: T. Rankin, R. Perkins, B. Czop, N. Zabel, A. Reckert, P. Reckert, F. Schwager. Second row: J. Clarkin, D. Brophy, F. DiOrio, E. Czelaze.v: z, B. Stingle, D. Paternostro, B. Bailv, J. Burke, R. Peterson, Manager; E. Pa� z, G. Jennings, M. Shipman, T. Daly, J. Zimonis, Mr. Roberts, Coach; A. Drieu, M. Louks, D. Fattcrson, R. 'Ii'leran, H. Gai. SOCCER The 1952 Soccer Team will be long remembered for its constant drive and never-ending hustle. Our record of two wins, seven losses and one tie doesn't indicate a dr earn team but to the people who followed the boys closely it was a team not to be forgotten. Injuries of key players from the first day of practice to the last hampered the team considerably. Our Newington booters were a high-spirited group with determination and fortitude. With a little luck in a few of the tight situations the Indians might have had a much better season. Playing their last season for the blue and gold were Co-Captains Arnold Reckert, Robert Czop, and Norman Zabel; also Seniors Donald Brophy, Ted Rankin, Jim Clarkin, and Francis DiOrio. Newington 0 Hall 3 Newington 2 Windsor 1 Newington 4 Windsor 5 Newington 0 Manchester 1 Newington 1 Ellsworth 0 Newington 0 Wethersfield 3 Newington 1 Wethersfield 5 Newington 1 Glastonbury 4 Newington 0 Glastonbury 3 Newington 1 Ellsworth 1 Left to right: Mr. Rogalski, Coach; N. Zabel, C. Kockanowicz, R. Bristol, M. Wytas, R. Stingle, R Wetherell D. Wells, R. Picard, R. Parkins, P. Reckert, F. Schwager, J. Curtis, Manager. The 1952-53 basketball team will be long remembered for :ts constant hard play and determination. Team play was at a high level as our spirited boys developed into a smooth-passing, high-scoring combine. Small in stature but big in heart were our fighting Indians this year. At the p esent writing, the team has 5 wins and 5 losses. With eight games left to play, Newington's hope for entry into the Class B State Tournaments is optimistic. All indications point to a very successful end to the season. Newington 66 Rockville ...73 Newington 49 Windsor ...45 Newington 54 Southington ...60 Newington 62 Glastonbury ...60 Newington 64 Woodrow Wilson . ...76 Newington 64 Goodwin Tech ...46 Newington 45 Southington ...49 Newington 75 Glastonbury ...65 Newington 65 Woodrow Wilson . ...68 Newington...........79 Hartford Tech 34 Wethersfield Hartford Tech Goodwin Tech Windsor ■'lainville Plainville Rockville Wethersfield •vl BASEBALL The baseball team will play fourteen games during the 1953 season, all of which will be against Central Valley League competition. The team will consist of many returning veterans from last year’s team. With a good balance of hitting, pitching, and defense play, the outlook for the coming year is good. We are looking forward to a successful season under the colors of blue and gold. April 17—Southington ....................... Away April 21—Wethersfield ...................... Away April 24—Glastonbury ....................... Home April 28—Wilson ............................ Home May 1—Plainville ........................... Home May 5—Windsor ................................ Away May 8—Rockville .............................. Away May 12—Southington ........................... Home May 15—Wethersfield .......................... Home May 19—Glastonbury ........................... Away May 22—Wilson ................................ Away May 26—Plainville ............................ Away May 29—Windsor ............................... Home June 2—Rockville ............................. Home GOLF TEAM Left to right: Mr. Paskavitch, Coach; J. Flaherty, V. Madden, M. Wytas, W. Juchniewicz W. Sweeney. SCHEDULE Manchester Weaver Buckley Farmington Wethersfield Expect to enter State Tournament Left to right: J. Barton. K. Daly. R. Arre, D. Ludington, S. Neumann. M Treat. P. Myers. C. Gonthier. CHEER LEADERS First row, left to right: J. Wcstermeyer, S, Daly, B. Brideaux, E. Carlson, J. Deccy, C. McGrath. Second row: N. Chilkott, N. Nussberger, F. Eisenhofer, Mrs. Bridgman, Teacher; N. Anderson, M. Treat, J. Ives. GIRLS’ SPORTS Under the direction of«pur new gym teacher, Mrs. Bridgman, a badminton and ping-pong tournament was held this year. Sylvia Black won the former while Charlotte Kasmer won the latter. In January a group of ten girls represented Newington at a play held at Teacher'’ ACTIVITIES First row, lett to right: J. Westermeyer, M. Treat, L. Newton, K. Daly, J. Deccy, C. Heald N. Nussberger, C. Gonthier, D. Platt, A. Swenton, K. Johnson. Second row: Mrs. Philips, Adviser; P. Swanson, J. Barton, C. Stepnowski, N. Anderson, M. Brinley, G. Gregory, C. Hedwall, E. Carlson, N. Chilkott, M. Duhaine, J. Nielson, I. Louks, R. Dziob, Mrs. O’Donnell, Adviser. Third row: M. Martin, J. Curtis, A. Reckert, N. Zabel, D. Wells, B. Czop, H. Johnson, B. Calin, J. Drapeau, V. Madden, J. Flaherty, E. Smith, R. Gocht. Fourth row: t J. Ward, B. Sobanski, E. Seymour, J. Busch, E. Casey, L. Keeney, J. Hunter, A. Lincoln, S. Rochette N. Anderson, S. Soehle, L. Banulski, P. Baptist. Fifth row: B. Webster, C. Stamm, A. Biddle, A. Drieu, T. Daly, B. Sweeny, B. Anderson, R. Arel, M. Shipman, A. Hanson, R. Jacobson, R. Brown. Sixth row: M. Casey, J. Doolittle, R. Goshorn, P. Vassallo, S. Nesta, C. Doyle, M. Hopper, P. M ers, D. Ludington, J. Swenson, M. Anderson, S. Marsh, M. Hanisian. DRAMATIC CLUB An interest in acting, staging, or lighting qualifies a student for the Senior High Dramatic Club, sponsored by Mrs. Marion O’Donnell. The activities include the annual play, monthly meetings, and one auditorium program, which is presented in the spring. On November 21, 1952, Gramercy G,host, a romantic comedy, was presented by the club. Past performances consist of Jane Eyre, Arsenic and Old Lace. January Thau. and Curious Savage. OFFICERS First row, left to right: A. McCaw, K. Johnson, J. Daniels, M. Treat, P. Swanson, N. Anderson, W. Biddle, J. Westermeyer, H. Griffin, L. Young. Second row: J. Barton, C. Stepnowski. J. Deccy, M. Brinley, C. Gonthier, J. Swenson, K. Daly, C. Heald, J. Stadler, D. Ludington, Miss Holleran, Adviser. Third row: E. Seymour, R. Wetherell, J. Ward, J. Curtis, M. Katus, R. Czop, B. Thayer, W. Calin, B. Carr, J. Drapeau. Fourth row: P. Vassallo, J. Carlberg, R. Goshorn, A. O’Conner, C. Tracy, B. Sobanski, L. Pisk, S. Soehle, H. Hall, S. Neumann, N. Hallberg. Fifth row: G. Nielsen, R. Perkins, S. Nesta, C. Doyle, M. Hopper, C. Johnson, J. Doolittle, A. Mazotas, T. Killian, A. Kasparewicz, B. Sweeny, J. Moreschi. SCRIBE To report the news of the school with special emphasis on features and advance news has been the aim of the Scribe staff during its sixteenth year of publication. The staff has tried to make the paper more interesting by introducing a music and movie column to reflect student interest. Reporters have also tried to report unusual facts about individual students. D iring 1952-1953 the Scribe has had fifty-two members, over half of whom arc sopnomores. Because cf this large group, the Scribe has been divided into two departments for the first time in Scribe history. The juniors and seniors have met with the editor, Patricia Swanson, and the sophomores have met under the supervision of Miss Holleran to learn the techniques of newspaper reporting. Meetings have been held every Wednesday during activity period. STAFF Editor............................Patricia Swanson Circulation Manager...............Nancy Anderson Business Manager.......................Marilyn Treat Newington High’ At the meeting of the Tr win;-ton i'outh Legion, held on Thura-iav evening, were iilltfV llfcv ew If- A if; iSBf -A Rich 1C; 1} ations y U kets. Charles k posters. The BM ickert, Thomas ; B ?, a pub 1 i c i ty ■ i or the gym are .7?red Curtis, Btiie refreshment BiaVurs and favors, tables any more, a nuuu-c Czop and Jared Curtis, Co. HW establ lshed f Mi ard responsible fc fiB Stamm, Mason Martin, and Roy fll sophomore members of the club, Daly, Fred Schwager, and Edwa US campaign over the loudspeaker B being planned by Robert Stingle, Ronald Bristol and Jack Daniels situation while Roger Peterson Since local organizations do not len new problem nqn ftr Sumner Atkins e will be one of the high points in Newington a large attendance is expected. CROSS iTURE Dratrv Wx ! - ld twins and a V ,, -1-' E 111 aild Connie St!’ ‘ _und adventure Afoot in nexleo. The Stock-dale's assembly will be on January 13, 1953. Tney will shev? Kodachrome slides of breathtak- mas , t lng, . annual ted by t« ington Hife. ing scenery along the Pan Amer-CContinued on Page ) 1952 In the 0v . gn School. (Continued on page ' ) OCTETTE This year's Octette, composed of outstanding members of Newington High’s mixed chorus, has participated in many school musical programs and outside engagements. The group, under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Williams, took part in the Connecticut Music Festival, gaining high honors. Special music, other than that of the choir, was used in planning their programs. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Under the able direction of Mrs. Barbara Williams, the Boys' Glee Club has continued its large membership and enthusiastic participation in all musical events. Its main performances were at the Annual Christmas and Spring Concerts, and at the State Audition Festival. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Glee Ciub had its beginning in 1938 under the direction of Mr. Humphreys. In the past the Girls’ Glee Club has been combined with the Boys’ Glee Club to form a chorus. Within the last three years it has been a separate organization apart from the mixed choir. The Glee Club performs at all school concerts, has participated in various assemblies, and sometimes goes to the State Audition Festival, depending on the quality of performance each year. TRIPLE TRIO The triple trio, a group newly-rormed this year, is composed of nine girls chosen from the mixed choir. Its major activities have been participation in the Christmas and Spring Concerts and in the State Auditorium Festival. Outside programs have been given throughout the year, under the excellent leadership of Mrs. Barbara Williams. The enthusiasm of the group for its work has been surpassed only by its willingness and cooperation. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First row, left to right: R. Wetherell. R. Madden, V. Faucher, M. Shipman, R. Picard, F. DiOrio, R. Peterson. Second row: G. Jennings, B. Czop, D. Stedman, R. Stingle, J. Rogorzenski, J. Curtis, R. Terseck, R. Lee, T. Daly. Third row: R. Kirchell, G. Nielsen, A. Drieu, W. Hamilton, R. Perkins, R. Jacobson, D. Sanderson, J. Daniels, R. Sullivan, A. Hanson. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB First row, left to right: N. Hallberg, J. Carlberg, M. Wesner, D. Raffo, C. Tracy, V. Perkoski, S. Daly, J. Ives, A. McCaw, H. Griffin, C. McGrath. Second row: J. Johnson, B. Sobanski, P. Vassallo, N. Ratcliffe, B. Windl, R. Dziob, B. Carter, V. Perdion, W. Glover, S. Majesky. Third row: E. Seymour J. Hunter, B. Larson, B. Edmund. L. Keeney, J. Villano, A. Schwager, L. Smith, J. Stellmacher. Fourth row: A. O'Connor, A. Lincoln, J. Kozakiewicz, L. Cowles, J. Belliveau, J. Druce, M. Vlk, L. Young, J. Doolittle, S. Soehle, A. Mazotas. Fifth row: L. Pisk, B. Lannigan, B. Eckert. C. Nelson, N. Anderson, M. Hopper, M. Casey, D. Clavette, P. Clarkin, E. Winspear, E. Lewis. Sixth row: J. Gavitt, A. DiMarzio, S. Rochette, M. DelDona, R. Goshorn, L. Banulski, C. Marsh, A. Kasparewicz, P. Killian, P. Baptist, H. Hall. First row, left to right: R. Broderson, M. Hanisian. S. Marsh, A. Swinton, J. Curtis, P. Swanson, C. Gonthier, N. Shinkaruk, F. Eza, E. Casey, B. Carr, Second row: G. Simpson, C. Stepnowski. M. Katus, L. Arre, J. Nielsen, J. Druce, J. Carlberg, M. Duhaine. N. Nussburger, N. Anderson, B. Hill. Third row: I, Louks, M. Treat, F. Eisenhofer, S. Sheldon, P. Baptist, C. Hedwall, C. Eckert, E. Carlson, N. Chilkott, C. Heald, G. Schmidt, B. Thayer. Fourth row: H. Johnson, J. Ward, M. Anderson, N. Watson, J. Busch, S. Black, G. Gregory, K. Daly, K. Johnson, R, Wetherell, R. Picard. Fifth row: R. Czop, R. Sullivan, J. Daniels, R. Peterson, R. Perkins, A. Olmstead, V. Madden, F. DiOrio. Sixth row: R. Terseck, G. Jennings, W. Hamilton, J. Drapcau, R. Stingle, V. Faucher, J. Rogor-zenski, J. Flaherty. CHOIR The Newington High Choir, composed of sixty-six selected male and female voices, is under the able direction of Mrs. Barbara Williams, who has been with the Choir for the past three years. The Choir presented its annual Christmas Concert and Spring Concert, and also engaged in outside singing on radio programs, at carol sings, and at town and church affairs. The group also took part in the annual State Festival where favorable decisions resulted. Among the distinguished arrangements sung by the Choir were Twas the Night Before Christmas by Fred Waring, selections from The Messiah by Handel, Fred Waring's arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite by Tschaikovsky, and numerous selections by American composers. A variety of music was selected for each concert—spirituals, folk songs, hymns, carols, anthems, and romantic ballads. OFFICERS President.............................Jared Curtis Secretary-Treasurer..............Patricia Swanson MRS. BARBARA WILLIAMS Director TRIPLE TRIO C. Gonthier, P. Whitehead, N. Anderson, B. Carr, N. Nussberger, C. Heald, M. Duhaine, C. Hedwall, E. Carlson. OCTETTE First row, left to right: C. Eckert, M. Treat, M. Katus, P. Swanson. Second row: J. Curtis, R. Stingle, S. Martel, R. Wethercll. First row, left to right: D Wells, B. Oswell, N. Zabel, M Ide, adviser. Second row: B. Sweeney, E. Smith, N. Larson, R. Bristol, D. Turgeon, B. Webster. Third row: J. Goodrich, R. Madden, E. Patz, D. Paternostro, T. Callahan, C. Stamm. A. V. E.S. The purpose of the A. V. E. S. is to make available to all teachers and pupils any audio-visual aid equipment needed to better their education. This year the A. V. E. S. has had control over all audio-visual equipment. This includes a filmstrip library, containing 108 filmstrips, and a record library consisting of 52 records. Other equipment under the supervision of the group are one 16 mm projector, one 16 mm camera, one tape recorder, four filmstrip projectors, and one record player. The club also takes care of the loud-speaker system in the gym. This year marks the first time the club has had as an outside co-ordinator, Mr. Comeau, who is responsible for all audio-visual equipment in the Newington schools. During the past year 245 films have been shown. The club has also sponsored a news film program once a month. OFFICERS President.......................................Robert Oswell Vice President.................................William Sweeney Secrelary-Treasurer.....................Ronald Bristol Front row, left to right: E. Hall, P. Myers, P. Swanson, R. Perkins, D. Patenostro, M. Treat. Second row: J. Zimonis, J. Burke, N. Zabel, B. Anderson, Mr. Roberts, Adviser. ATHLETIC COUNCIL The main purpose of the Athletic Council is to promote and arouse student interest in inter-scholastic sports. Its members take charge of selling A. A. cards in order to raise money to pay for the services of game officials and for new equipment. The A. A. card enables each student to attend home games at half price. This gives the Athletic Council money with which to start the season. A Sports Dance is held each year for the same purpose. The council is under the direction of Donald Roberts, athletic director. The business manager is Patricia Swanson. Left to right: W. Calin, Mrs. Wentworth, Advisor; C. Kasmer, M. Treat. T.B. BOARD Newington has five representatives on the Junior Board of Directors of the Greater Hartford Tuberculosis Association: William Biddle, William Calin, Charlene Heald, Marilyn Treat, and Charlotte Kasmer, who has been treasurer during 1952-53. At the monthly meetings held in Hartford, speakers and movies have helped members to learn more about the causes and cures of common diseases. The Junior Board has placed a pamphlet rack in the library, which supplies with up-to-date information concerning common diseases. They also have had'posters made to remind students of better health habits. They have sponsored the school press project and have made tray favors for Cedarcrest Sanitarium. Their most important project, an auditorium program, achieved the desired result, one-hunudred per cent participation by the juniors in the tuberculosis testing program. Seated, left to right: D, Toce, C. Gonthier, R. Arre, N. Anderson, Miss Jamcr, Adviser; E. Hill, E. Carlson, R. Oop, J. Curtis, M. Treat, P. Swanson, J. Barton. Standing: R. Gocht, W. Calin, J. Drapeau, J. Daniels. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY In 1921 the National Honor Society was founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, but it was not organized in Newington until 1940. It is gradually progressing in its service to the school. Since the establishment of the Newington Chapter, the membership has consisted of one hundred twenty-two students, of whom seventy-eight were girls and forty-four boys. This year’s Honor Society is the largest in the history of Newington High School. According to the National Charter set up in 1948 the following qualifications must be met: a student of the junior class must have an average of 85 or more; a point system allows additional credits for marks exceeding 85, for each office held, and for membership in each club; 15% of the class is chosen for membership; and both faculty members and current honor pupils evaluate the candidates on the basis of character and leadership. Within the past few years the activities of this organization have been varied. Honor students have sponsored dances, have computed marks for the honor roll, have kept the alumni file up-to-date, have acted as guides for visitors, have promoted scholarship and character and have aided in selecting members for National Honor Society. OFFICERS President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Robert Czop Jared Curtis Edith Carlson Elizabeth Hill First row, left to right: J. Curtis, R. Stingle, A. Reckert, S. Atkins. Second row: T. Hushin, N. Zabei, D. Wells, R. Wetherell, M. Wytas, R. Bristol, D. Hall, H. Johnson, T. Daly. Third row: F. Schwager, P. Reckert, R. Gocht, E. Patz, R. Madden, R. Perkins, R. Patz, R. Sullivan, R. Peterson, Fourth row: R. Czop, V. Madden, J. Flaherty, M. Martin, D. Paternostro, J. Clarkin, C. Stamm. NEWINGTON YOUTH LEGION A scrap metal and paper drive, a Thanksgiving formal, a New Year's Eve Dance, and a benefit faculty-varsity basketball game are a few of the highlights of the club's activities in the course of the year. Formed in January of 1952, the N.Y.L. has done much in the way of assistance for the basketball team and the cheerleaders. This year, Ralph Curtis, father of one of the members, has been the adviser to the group. OFFICERS President...........................Arnold Reckert Vice President.................................Robert Stingle Secretary.......................................Jared Curtis Treasurer...........................Sumner Atkins First row, left to right: G. Simpson, B. Larson, M. Rossi, F. DiOrio, C. Hedwall, C. Gonthier, P. Swanson. Second row: Mrs. Philips, Adviser; R. Wetherell, J. Clarkin, F. Strelchun, R. Perkins, J. Rogor-zenski, J. Drapeau, Mrs. O'Donnell, Adviser. LIBRARY CLUB This club was formed at the beginning of the school year of 1951-52 for the purpose of assisting Mrs. O'Donnell, the adviser, in the maintenance of the school library. This work has been continued during the past year. New books have been put on the shelves, and members of the club act as student librarians during their study periods. They have set up regulations for using the library and are responsible for the enforcement of these regulations. They also carry on special activities centered around library work. The Student Council was established in 1933. It is directly affiliated with the National Council of Student Councils and has a charter very similar to the National Charter. It also belongs to the New England Student Government Association and the Connecticut Federation of Student Councils. This year the Council was honored to have as its guest the Northern District of the Connecticut Federation of Student Councils to talk over student problems. Newington High's prestige reached a high level as a result of this convention. The Council this year organized a handbook for the purpose of acquainting students with the school’s traditions, rules, and activity schedule. The Student-Faculty Council was also formed through the efforts of the Student Council. The Council sponsored its yearly dance in the spring. Student Council responsibilities also included for the second straight year Student Day. The purpose of the Student Council is to promote the general welfare of the school, to help develop a finer and more effective school spirit and loyalty, and to provide opportunity for student co-operation in the management of school affairs, thereby making our school community more thoroughly representative of American Democracy. OFFICERS President..............................Norman Zabel Vice President.........................Kathleen Daly Secretary.........................................Joan Stadler Treasurer........................................Harry Johnson STUDENT COUNCIL First row, left to right: H. Johnson, K. Daly, J. Stadler, N. Zabel. Second row: C. Heald, R. Wctherell, C. Johnson, E. Carlson, B. Hill, C. Doyle, M. Anderson, S. Atkins, S. Neumann. Third row-: Miss Rice, Adviser; R. Madden, N. Larson, E. Patz, A. Biddle, A. Reckert. T. Daly. First row, left to right: L. Newton, S. Daly, F. Eisenhofer, R. Dziob. R. Arre, J. Ives, L. Arre, B. Windl. Second row: L. Dauphin. B. Cedar, B. Forastiere. C. McGrath, B. Edman. M. Rossi, C. Hilinsky. Mrs. Keleher, Adviser. Third row: N. Chilkott, L. Keeney, N. Shinkaruk, J. Busch, F. Eza. M. Chmielorz. B. Larson,. E. Casey, J. Druce. SCRIBE PUBLICATION The Scribe Publication Staff meets on Wednesday during activity period, for the purpose of going over material and deciding what page set-ups are to be used. Dummies are typed to fit these plans. Dummy material is then transferred to stencils, checked, run off, assembled, and stapled for distribution. All art work, titles, and special stylus work are planned and arranged beforehand. Publication Manager—Rose Arre First row, left to right—Mr. Drummond, Mr. Ide, Mr. Wallace, B. Carr, Mr. Nielson, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Neefus. Second row: Broderson. D. Platt. I. Louks, G. Gregory, C. Hedwall, C. Hilinsky, F. Eza. Third row: B. Windl, R. Dziob. L. Young, N. Shinkaruk, S. Majesky, J. Busch, M. Duhaine. HIGHWAY SAFETY SEQUIN First row, left to right: F. Fisenhofer, N. Zabel, M. Treat, D. Ludington. B. Calin. J. Stadler, J. Curtis. A. Reekert, C. Hedwall. Second row: B. Cedar. E. Carlson, J. Deccy. M. Katus. P. Myers, N. Anderson. M. Brinley, P. Swanson, G. Gregory, N. Chilkott, Miss Kelly, Adviser. Third row: M. Rossi, B. Forastiere, C. McGrath, J. Barton, J. Ives, C. Gonthier, C. Eckert, B. Hill, N. Watson, C. Heald, N. Nussberger. Fourth row: L. Dauphin, C. Stepnowski, R. Arre, J. Ward, M. Chmielorz, L. Grabowski, S. Gan-carz, C. Kasmer, C. Hilinsky, B. Carr, L. Newton. Fifth row: W. Peterson, B. Czop, D. Wells, B. Webster, R. Sullivan, R. Gocht. J. Person, F. Strelchun, B. Thayer. Sixth row: D. Toce, E. Fetterol, P. Leppcrt, J. Drapeau. J. Swenson, J. Westermeyer, J. Daniels, D. Pitkin. W. Biddle. l irst row, left to right: J. Stadlcr, D. Ludington, J. Curtis, K. Daly, C. Gonthier, J. Egan. Second row: M. Treat, J. Barton, G. Gregory, M. Hopper, J. Nielsen, I. Louks, Miss Clark, Adviser. '1 bird row: T. Callahan. F. Schwager, M. Katus, L. Arre, B. Windl, H. Johnson, P. Reckert. Fourth row: R. Wctherell, R. Czop, A. Reckert, R. Bristol. J. Rogorzenski, R. Stingle, R. Picard. Hi-Y The Hi-Y began its second year of activity this fall. The platform of the club is Clean speech, clean sportsmanship, and clean living.” Its purpose is To create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian living throughout the school and the Community.” The members meet every Tuesday evening under the leadership of Miss Clark. The club program includes guest speakers, discussions, school projects, sports, parties, movies, visits to the other Hi-Y groups, and such county events as the state-wide youth and government program and the Alder Boys' and Girls' Conference. OFFICERS President........................................Jared Curtis Vice President................................Kathleen Daly Secretary............................Dawn Ludington Reporter..............................Joan Stadler Treasurer.....................................Clara Gonthier Sergeant-at-Arms......................Jackie Egan FACULTY MISS ELI.A E. RICE Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Senior Math MR. WILLIAM R. JACKSON Chemistry Physics MISS ELIZABETH S. HOLLERAN English Latin MR. WALDEMAR BLOCK, JR. Biology Science MRS. KATHERINE B. PHILLIPS Home Economics MR. GUIDO J. MARINO Industrial Arts Woodworking MRS. DOROTHY E. KELEHER Transcription Shorthand Stenography Business Math MISS JACQUELYN M. KEEFE Art FACULTY MRS. MARION L. O’DONNELL French English Library Dramatics MRS. BEATRICE M. THATER Secretary MRS. MURIEL W. SCOLER World History Problems of Democracy American History MR. JOHN PASKAVITCH Industrial Arts Machine Shop MRS. AGNES C. WENTWORTH First Aid Home Nursing MR. CHARLES A. BOWES Principal CAN YOU IMAGINE Mary Aldrich—voting Republican? Nancy Anderson—inactive in church affairs? Rose Arre—with blonde hair? Sumner Atkins—without his Mercury? Lee Austin—talkative ? Joan uauun—noi collecting magazine money? Barbara Brideaux—tardy in handing in assignments? Marian Brinley—untidy? Ronald Bristol—looked down on ? Donald Brophy—in school at 8:15? Richard Brown—manager at an A. P. ? William Calin—wearing a dunce cap? Edith Carlson—discourteous? Barbara Carr—without a Southern accent? Beverly Cedar—without her sense of humor? Nancy Chilkott—not conscientious? Marion Chmielorz—inaccurate in shorthand? Jared Curtis—disliked? Robert Czop—having his book report in on time? Shirley Daly—with a poodle cut? John Daniels—going to Annapolis? Janice Deccy—unsociable? David Dion—being wide awake? Frank DiOrio—disliking science? John Drapc-au—with a short answer in English? Lucille Dauphin—a giant lady in the circus? Carol Eckert—without music? Frances Eisenhofer—without a friendly smile? John Egan—with a full stomach? Eugene Fetteroll—without his gun collection ? Brendan Finn—without his interest in sharp clothes? John Flaherty—not playing golf? Barbara Forastierc—disliking sports? Philip Foss—without his friend. Bill Lack? Shirley Gancarz—not day-dreaming? Ronald Gocht—failing science? Clara Gonthier—with a size 10 shoe? Richard Guala—with a serious expression ? Douglas Hall—not working on a farm ? Connie Hedwall—disregarding people’s troubles? Charlotte Hilinsky—not famous for her Charleston? Thomas Hushin—not striking them out for N.H.S. ? Joan Ives—unwilling to help? Charlotte Kasmer—absent from T.B. meetings? Marilyn Katus—early for once? Howard Kenny—a bachelor at 20? William Lack—in Lech's truck ? Norman Larson—not helping the Dramtic Club? Paul Leppert—owning a Ford ? Dawn Ludington—without her pert Hi ? Mason Martin—interested in the Navy? Clovis McGrath—causing an uproar? William Monnier—away from the shore in the summer? Patricia Myers—not making [Masters? Lois Grabowski—getting a 100 in spelling? Betty Hill—disagreeable? Lenore Newton—not helping Nancy ? Nancy Nussbc-rger—not working at Thrifty's”? CAN YOU IMAGINE Edward Ostrowski—a class disturber ? Robert Oswell—walking when he could ride? Donald Pitkin—without his camera? Raymond Patz—passing up a dance? Jay Person—vacationing in Alaska? Theodore Rankin—complying with speed laws? Arnold Reckert—not collecting ticket money? Marie Rossi—insincere? Sally Sheldon—annoying anyone ? Edgar Smith—inactive in A.V.E.S. ? Joan Stadler—a poor sport ? Carol Stepnowski—feeling gloomy? Francis Strelchun—with a weak handshake? Roy Sullivan—not singing? Patricia Swanson—without her Scribe” assignment? Judith Swenson—with a small wardrobe? Beverly Thayer—skipping school? Diane Toce—without her dancing feet? Marilyn Treat—not active in clubs? Daniel Turgeon—not at the Pike ? David Vogel—at N.H.S. for one full day? Walter Wallace—without his New Britain girl? Joy Ward—not sketching? Nancy Watson—handing out free lunch tickets? William Webster—disregarding a fire alarm? Thomas Wegerbauer—without a witty answer? Donald Wells—not blushing? Joan Westermeyer—absent from games? Robert Wunsch—not eating in study hall? Fred Yeager—with a string instrument? Norman Zabel—not a leader ? Leo Blinn—without his car? Gail Gregory—without her creative ability ? Walfrey Peterson—a class orator? v N CLASS SEPTEMBER 5—Seniors Arrive 26—Cheerleaders Dance 19—Senior Class Magazine Drive OCTOBER 17— Magazine Party 30— Halloween Dance 31— Halloween NOVEMBER 21—Dramatic Club Play 26—Thanksgiving Day DECEMBER 18— Christmas Concert 23—Christmas Vacation 25—Christmas Day 31—N.Y.L. Dance JANUARY 5—Vacation's Over 19— Midyear Exams Begin CALENDAR FEBRUARY 14— Valentine's Day 21—Winter Vacation MARCH 6—Poverty Dance 17—St. Patrick's Day APRIL 1—April Fool's Day 10—Spring Concert 12—Student Council Dance 24— Senior Stunt Night 25— Spring Vacation MAY 19—Awards Day 30—Memorial Day JUNE 8—Final Earns Begin 12—Graduation 15— Senior Banquet NAME HOBBY LIKES Mary Aldrich Eating Democrats Nancy Anderson Tennis School vacations Rose Arre Cheer leading Dancing, basketball Sumner Atkins Cars To try to be on time Lee Austin Cars Hunting and fishing, girls Joan Barton Cheerleading Adlai Leo Blinn Cars Fords Barbara Brideaux Collecting stamps Dancing Marian Brinley Buying clothes Chocolate ice cream, baseball Ronald Bristol Eating Money Donald Brophy Cars, sports Driving trucks Richard Brown Model airplane build ing Hunting, fishing William Calin Piano, chess Reading, classical music, volleyball Edith Carlson Collecting things for my scrapbook Church work Barbara Carr Sailing, singing, dancing Jack Beverly Cedar Dancing New Britain High, food, bop Nancy Chilkott Working on my scrapbook Sports and church work Marian Chmielorz Basketball All sports Jared Curtis Whistling Music, sports, sleep Robert Czop Sports A certain cheerleader Shirley Daly Scrapbooks Popular records, Don Jack Daniels Rifle shooting Barbie Lucille Dauphin Roller-skating Western music Janice Deccy Working on my scrapbook Popular music, French fries David Dion Hunting Guns Francis DiOrio Experiments Science John Drapeau Reading Music PET PEEVE Narrow-minded people Moody people Stuck-up people People who ride the clutch’' Girls who can't make up their minds Sarcastic people Transmissions without second gear Homework Drive-in's Homework Curious people Ignorance and hypocrisy People being late People who remind me that I'm forgetful Hypocrites People who are prejudiced People who bragg People who whistle Getting up for school People who believe rumors Polkas and tests Two-faced people People who are late Not enough time in the lab Republicans FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS I hey never had it so good.” ‘Give up!” 'Oh, for crying out loud !” That's all right!” Go on! 'For Pete's sake!” Yea, you?” You ain’t right!” For gosh sakes!” My aching back!” That’s just what I needed!” Oh, come on!” All right!” Wonderful!” How do you like ma boots?” Time will tell!” Cut that out!” Well, for heaven’s sake!” Well, I'm not sure, but . . .” Really!” If you say so, it must be true!” Get out! He’s so-o-o-o-0 nice!” Ho-hum-m-m-m-m-m!” I don’t know.” Rats!” NAME Carol Eckert Frances Eisenhofer Jack Egan Eugene Fetteroll Brendan Finn John Flaherty Barbara Forastiere Philip Foss Shirley Gancarz Ronald Gocht Clara Gonthier Lois Grabowski Gail Gregory Richard Guala Douglas Hall Connie Hedwall Charlotte Hilinsky Betty Hill Thomas Hushin Joan Ives Charlotte Kasmer Marilyn Katus Howard Kinney William Lack Norman Larson HOBBY Collecting photos Collecting photos of Doris Day Eating, woodworking Collecting guns and powder flasks Guitar playing Golf Collecting records Photography Radios Art and cooking Writing letters to Don Drawing, painting, playing the uke and piano Trying to keep out of trouble Cars Knitting, singing Drum Corps and singing Piano Sewing, writing letters Playing piano, dancing to A1 Soyka’s music Having initiation at OTHAMS Collecting model horses Girls Camping LIKES Music, basketball Music, Do Do, housework Soccer, girls, all sports St. Louis Cardinals Briarwood The 2:07 bell Sports, popular music Swimming A1 Soyka’s band, dancing Basketball’games Sailing, cheerleading, Jerry Lew'is Bop and Yankees Dreamy, popular music Cars, friends Farm work Schoolwork, driving, writing letters to Yale A1 Soyka’s music, spaghetti Writing letters, music, spaghetti Joan Sad movies Ted Williams, a pizza Speed boats, aw'ful aw-fuls Cars Blondes Swimming, hunting, football PET PEEVE People who are prejudiced Unfriendly people Unsociable people, fast drivers Long ads on radio programs Gossipy girls Alarm clocks Red Sox rooters Red Sox fans Conceited people Substitutes Prejudiced people Stubborn people People who act superior Insincere people Sarcastic and ill-mannered people Poor manners Wise guys People who act superior People who don’t attend club meetings, Yankees People pretending they're something they’re not Women drivers Reading Republicans FAVORITE EXPRESSION Heavens-to-Bctsy!” ‘ Holy Cow!” Who’s the new girl?” Oh, my aching back!” What fools these mortals be!” You can bet on me!” I don’t know.” ”111 buy one in the morn- • l ing! You’ll be all right!” Is that good or bad?” For heaven’s sake!” Yea, you!” Oh, how mouldy!” Yea, you?” Come off it!” Be good!” Oh, baloney!” Oh, my goodness!” Wha, shur!” Gee, whiz!” I’ll never tell!” That's the breaks!” Yes, dear!” Check that.” You get me!” NAME HOBBY LIKES Paul Leppert Reading material on cars Cars Dawn Ludington Drawing, sewing, knit- Fried clams, sleeping ting r late Mason Martin Army Japan Clovis McGrath Baseball games Red Sox William Monnier Girls Red heads Patricia Myers Skiing, cheer leading Basketball games, eating at OTHAMS Lenore Newton Knitting Dancing and sports Nancy Nussberger Collecting sou venters Spaghetti, Patti Paige for a scrapbook and convertibles Eddie Ostrowski Collecting coins Sports Ray Patz Listening to Polish polkas Bobby Oswcll Skiing, cars Cars, women, and a good time Jay Person Fishing Red Sox, baseball Walfrey Peterson Sports Baseball, football Donald Pitkin Chess Guns, fishing Ted Rankin Working Sports, soccer Arnold Reckert Sports Ping pong Marie Rossi Cooking, working Meeting and working with people Sally Sheldon Collecting popular records Horses and speedboats Joan Stadlcr Knitting Sports Edgar Smith Building hot rods Cars, women, and a good time Carol Stepnowski Buying clothes Dancing Francis Strclchun Fishing Basketball and work Roy Sullivan Nothing Special Seventh Grade Sunday School Class Pat Swanson Knitting Sports Judy Swenson Reading Fashions Beverly Thayer Sewing Roller skating, pizza Diane Toce Buying clothes All types of dancing Marilyn Treat Cheerleading and music Sports and those Yankees’’ PET PEEVE Neglected cars Conceited people Girls Yogi Berra People who are always late People who talk and don’t act Exams Dead battery Yankees Red Sox-Yankee feud Girls Politics Unsocial people People who brag People who talk to attract attention Cars that won't start in winter People who insist they arc right Conceited girls Conceited people People who lie People w ho are late People w ho arc always late FAVORITE EXPRESSION Baloney!” Do you really?” “We ll all be killed!” Yes, you?” Oh, darn it!” You ll be all right!” Now that's real jazzy!” 'That's life!” George!” Why not?” Colonel, Suh.” That’s the breaks!” That’s the way the ball bounces! I’ve got a question!” Better luck next time!” Oh, George! Yeah, hey!” How about it, Ozzie?” I’vegot news for you!” Yah!” For heaven’s sake!” Did you bring your money today?” That’s much milder!” For crying out loud!” Hm-m-m-m-m-m-m-!” Well, that’s true! NAME Dan Turgcon David Vogel Walter Wallace Nancy Watson Bill Webster Tom Wegebaur Donald Wells Joan Westermycr Bobby Wunsch Fred Yeager Norman Zabel HOBBY Bowling Playing my guitar Wrestling Collecting souvenirs Going to fires Spending evenings at. the Pike Basketball Skiing Hunting LIKES PET PEEVE Girls Cars Women drivers All sports People who like to boss you around P. J. parties Prejudiced people Putting out fires Girls and convertibles Sunday drivers Food and Shirl Getting up before 12:00 AM. Playing records, eating Gossips Cars A car that won’t start Golf, girls Sports, girls Swing music Guess who Show-offs Unruly business meetings FAVORITE EXPRESSION Instigator! Cheap thrill P What ya doin', fella? Get serious! Big deal!” Where you all going? Who died and left you boss? Don’t worry about it! Bananas! Ucnorc CVj-artotts Nanc. y O rr ’Ai'nio 0VcV i« w E MAKE THE The Atwell-Rudek Post. VFW. .1 operate Mortensen’s Shell, soline Station on the Berlin rnpike. just south of Main St.. THF HIGH SCHOOL soccer 'dnesday and Thursday eve- team started practice Monday igs from 6 to 12 for the bene- wIth 30 b°ys reporting. The first of Miss Nancy Kingsbury who will be spent on conditioning s seriously injured early this and practice drills, with practice ar scrimmages after that. This , . . years team will be under the EI.MER MORTENSEN. past leadership of three co-captains, mmander of the local post, has Norman Zabel Robert Czop and nated the use of the station for Reckert. The first game is purpose. All profit from home against _ High e sale of gasoline will be do- Sept 23. ted to Miss Kingsbury. Miss Kingsbury was struck by automobile late in February, d after being unconscious for eral months has recently reined home, where she is slowly operating. Newington H L Uudents Hoi )ungaree Dai By JOHN DAM F I Spaiked by a demons! e cheers to be seen ason's basketball ga ingaree dance sponsor ewington High Scho aders was held . recen gh school gym. A crowd upward of ............ and for the festivities and dame, hree member s ol the faculty, fiss Ella Rice Mis. Marion Donnell, ami Mrs. Kaiheiine hillips, came dressed as glamour rls. The chcei leaders respons ble r the evening’s cntei tamment ere Rose Aim . Joan Barton, athlcen Daly, Clara Gontbier, awn Ludineion. Pat Myers, lane Toce, Marilyn T eat, and dela Neumann Newington )n Wet hen NEWINGTON, Vj al Newington Hi trilling 62-60 win ov tnbury High basket Ik iy. getting the winnii last 1 0 seconds thn • ethercll. The homesters trailed 1 1 and -19-43 before it pu pint in the final session In ith less than a minute ,ti •lastonhury held a 60-58 advipi-ige. Don Wells’ hoop tied the ount and Wet hot ell sank the wilier. lo give the homesters a 2-2 ecord. Norm label's 19 points paced lie winners while Funk topped he losers with 15. In foul shots each team got 12 i 20 tii v. In the iavvec game Jlastonbury w on 37-36. EWINGTON GLASTONBinV B y P b F Pi or! 'now 5c . r 2 .i 7 irn«irf� kj ■ c t 4 ft abet it 3 It Erf ;ar t I i •inele. c .t ii ft Funk r •« .1 IS •ell ft A 12 Shei iy, 5 X � IS n« 0 i I Kulft« •• J ft 2 11 Forbes 7 2 1ft .ccKeii 1 1 .1 Total 2V 12 Vi Total' 21 12 so Store � t halt time. 29-21. Glae (Mi bui y. Joan Stadler D.A.R. MRS. LEROY C. BROWN. Regent of the Gen. Roger Welles Chapter. DAR. today announced that Joan Stadler. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stadler. 11 Eleanor PI., has been selected by the students and faculty of the High School to receive the DAR Good Citizenship Award. Joan has been a member of the Student Council for two years and this year holds the office of secretary. She Is a member of the Scribe Staff and Is assistant editor of the Sequin, the class year book For two years she has been active In the local Hi-Y group. Joan has not made definite vocational plans but has prepared to attend a Junior College. Norm Zabel Stars As Newington Five ips Windsor, 49-4. 4EWINGTON. Dctj, 9 (Specialist period scoring splurge by form Zabel enabled the Nevv-r. High basketball team to dc-Winjlsor. 19-45. for its first orv of the season here this •rnoon. bol. who was high scorer for lay with 23 points on nine field ; and five free throws, tallied J his points in the last period is Newington fought off a belated Windsor drive. New'ington entered the last quarter leading 29-25 but saw the visitors cut that margin to one point. 43-24. with about two minutes left in the game. Zabel tossed in a hoop to give Newington breathing room and the eventual winners hung on to the lead the rest of the way. Windsor Breaks Fast With Emil Red'’ Royce and Ulysses U.S.” Grant setting the pace. Windsor jumped into a 17-9 first period ad antage. Then Newington. with Zabel and Don Wells doing most of the offensive work, held Windsor to one point for the next eight minutes while scoring 14 of their own to erect a 23-18 halftime margin. Wells followed Zabel in the scoring department for Newington with : 14 points while Royce hit for 16 and j Grant 12 for Windsor. The Newington jayvees also won ) the nreliminary game. NEWINGTON WINDSOR B F P� B F P� Korhanow . ;. 1 0 3 3 Royce. 3 6 1ft Bl IStftt 0 1 1 Ferralna 3 •� ft SMn;s:e 0 1 1 Gran', c 4 4 12 XVj 0 1) 0 Kay ( ft 2 o a he!. c X . 23 Murn.ekl 1 4 Welts, s ft 2 11 Dillon 1 1 3 Picard ft ft ft Pe;’..� s ft ■� 2 Wctheiell J V Re eke: t ft 0 0 To’als 37 to 49 Totals It 17 43 Scoie at half lime. 23-It. Nen melon. THE AFDIO VISUAL Education Society at the high school held its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday. Edward Ide. who recently returned fronr a tour of duty with the 43d Di vision, is acting as faculty spot sor. The following students we elected to office: President. R ert Oswell: vicepresident. N man Zabel: secertary-treasui Donald Wells: film expedit Smith. Newington High Tops All In Magazine Drive i 4 By JOHN HAMELS When the annual magazine drive at Newington High School ended on October 2 ami the last total was punched on the adding ma-; chine, it was discovered that the i Newington High Seniors h a d topped with a total figure of $6,824.50 all previous sales records for a senior class anywhere in New England. Also Robe? I Czop, the high salesman. with $462 80. turned in the highest individual amount thus far collected this year. This magazine drive far outdid last yeai's record of $1219 80 and greatly exceeded this year's goal of $5,000 On Friday night October 17. the Magazine Dance will be held with Arthur G. Davis, representative from a national publishing company. handing out the prizes of clock-radio, a portable radio, anti a pen anti pencil set Jerry Curtis was set ond w ith $11710. and Joan Barton was third, collecting $327.30 The profit to the class of ’53 will Ik approximately $2,440 and will go into the class treasury lo pay for the vcarliooks the Senior Banquet and other class ac-tiv dies. Howard Ido’s •homeroom which won over the other two senior homerooms will lx the gue ts of honor at the festiv ities The two losing rooms will provide decorations. entertainment, refreshments, amt a dean - up crew At this parly a drawing will lake place among those from the winning homeroom who --old jnore than $50 worth ol magazines to determine who will go with Mr. Davis to New York Mr. Ide and Jerry Curtis, the business manager of the drive, will also be included The excursion w ill probably go game or to Radio ill. as the lucky sc Mr. Me will re-hlanket and plastic winning homeroom s same prize will also the student who made one of the magazines d by drawing. NEWS Voting Machines Used by Students of V Newington’s voti were put to early when, on Friday, tl ' for the election of o senior class at the The machines were sdhool by the town. twVfeeCtjfc. in the school gymn. the students mic familiar with them wane for the senior class officers. The polls were scheduled to be open from 10 a. m. to 2:30 p. m.. but as a 100 percent vote had been recorded by 12:07 the polls were closed at that time. The | newly elected senior class officers i are: President. Roy Sullivan: | vicepresident. Norman Zabel: I treasurer. Arnold Reckert: secretary, Janice Deccy; social chair -'man. Marilyn Treat. New'ington High Trio Wins $500 For Injured Girl HAMELS By JOHN A trio of Newington High School seniors. William Calin. Gail Gregory ,and Lenore Newton, recently won $500 on Strike It Rich’’ for Nancy' Kingsbury, who was badly hurl in an automobile accident last February. On Thursday. October 2. lime ran out before the appearance was finished, so Warren Hull, the master of ceremonies of the show. had the .seniors return the next day to complete the benefit. In addition to the money actually won on the program, two wheel chairs were donated to 1 Nancy by firms in Philadalphin and New Haven. Numerous contributions were also sent to the television station The Wallace Shoe Store in Newington gave $25. the W. T. Jackson Automobile Sales Agency dona I oil $25 and the ro-vvorker.s ol Mr. Kingsbury, the falh r of the injured girl, contributed $100. Shipman's Thrifty Drug Store has oflcred to pay the expenses ol the three participating students Other contributions have l� een sent lo the television station in New York and are unknown at .... The students of Newington High School were able to see the television program for the benefit of their classmate through the courtesy ot the Ken Place Radio and Television and the Newington Home Supply Center. Television sets were installed in the auditorium and gym to accommodate all of the mu.I.-mis TRIBUTE He has been with us for only two years. Yet his friendliness with student and faculty, his sincerity, and his interest and cooperation in all our affairs have won our respect and admiration. Before we leave, we should like to pay this tribute to Superintendent of Schools, JOHN W. WALLACE. FAREWELL J V, Uncle Ezra... Extends His Congratulations and Best Wishes For Success and a Happy Future to the CLASS OF 1953 COMPLIMENTS of BEST WISHES NEWINGTON HOME SUPPLY from the Store NEWINGTON PHARMACY With the Big Westinghouse WM. NELSON, PH. G. 1096 Main Street Newington Telephone COMPLIMENTS of SI KAPLAN Newington's Tailor, Cleaner and Clothier 5 AND 10 CENT STORE MARKET SQUARE NEWINGTON Main Street Telephone COMPLIMENTS of BROWN STUDIO Class Photographer Telephone 2-8905 57 Pratt Street (Hudson Building) HARTFORD COMPLIMENTS of SUMMER'S DEPARTMENT Store NEWINGTON L. G. BALFOUR CLASS RINGS and CLUB INSIGNIA GRON LLOYD COMPLIMENTS OF The Keeney Manufacturing COMPANY Newington, Connecticut BEST WISHES BEST WISHES from from BRIARWOOD VETERAN DRY CLEANERS Pharmacy Cash and Carry at Plant ALBIN F. PETERSON, Reg. Ph. We Call For and Deliver 289 Main Street Newington Telephone Newington COMPLIMENTS of MR. and MRS. PAUL D. SHIPMAN Best of Wishes To the Class Of 1953 Best Wishes and Lots of Luck to The Class of 1953 NEWINGTON HARDWARE SUPPLY, Inc. NEWINGTON'S OLDEST HARDWARE STORE COMPLIMENTS of Dronsfield Florist 1076 Main Street Newington NEWINGTON DELICATESSEN AND BAKERY 1128 Main Street OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE BEST WISHES From KIRLOW DISTRIBUTORS 1036 Main Street Newington MERT KIRBY GEO. BOOTH COMPLIMENTS of EDDY DAIRY Compliments of THE CONNECTICUT STAMPING and BENDING COMPANY THE BEST TO YOU THE CLASS OF 53 Lack's Market 419 West Robbins Avenue Newington, Conn. LUCK AND HAPPINESS TO THE CLASS OF '53 FRANK'S BARBER SHOP FRANK DOMURAT, Prop. 1066 Main Street Newington Best Wishes for a Prosperous Future to the CLASS OF 1953 from HIGHLAND ESSO SERVICENTER Specialists in Good Service for Happy Motoring ON THE TURNPIKE IN NEWINGTON ROBERT R. WUELFING, Dealer Telephone Newington COMPLIMENTS of ATLANTIC MACHINE TOOL WORKS, Inc. NEWINGTON Best Wishes to the BEST WISHES Class of 1953 from from BURTS WESTERN AVENUE GARAGE Auto Store JACK NOWALK. Prop. 451 New Britain Avenue Newington's Most Modern Garage Telephone Newington Walsh Avenue Newington COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS of of ARROW BRIARWOOD Newington Spa CLEANERS MILK SHAKES ICE CREAM SODAS Tasty Giant Sundaes With Whip Cream Cedar Street Newington Complete Laundry and Cleaners 8 Stoddard Avenue Newington Best Wishes to the Class of 1953 from Best Wishes to the Class of '53 from NEWINGTON'S DRIVE-IN LAUNDROMAT HARRY'S STORE R. F. STEPHENSON, Prop. 1056 Main Street Newington MAIN STREET NEWINGTON COMPLIMENTS of CAVAL TOOL AND MACHINE CO. BEST WISHES to the CLASS of 1953 from CENTRAL GARAGE A. S. BANULSKI, Proprietor GENERAL REPAIRING Telephone 6-2149 BERLIN AND HARTFORD TURNPIKE NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT SUCCESS TO ALL CLASS OF 1953 from WALTON FARMS RESTAURANT 2591 BERLIN TURNPIKE NEWINGTON COMPLIMENTS of BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1953 from CACOMO'S Service Station ECKERT'S GULF STATION R. O. ECKERT, Prop. Berlin Turnpike Newington BEST WISHES from MORTENSEN Shell Service Station CARS WASHED, POLISHED, AND LUBRICATED 2965 Berlin Turnpike Newington BEST WISHES from JOE'S LUNCH LOU and PAT Headquarters for Good Eating ON THE PIKE IN BERLIN AT THE NEWINGTON-TOWN LINE The CLASS of 1953 Wishes to extend its gratitude to all the business concerns which contributed advertising space to this publication of the SEQUIN C. HEDWALL A. RECKERT