Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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JOHN FISHER “Nothing is worth more than a mind well instructed.” Johnny . . . welcome addition from Mt. Hermon . . . likes football, baseball, and tennis . . . Ivy League dresser . . . “trig wiz” . . . likes piano and the Kingston Trio . . . college plans . . . “This alternating schedule!” NORMAN FLYNT “A life of happiness is found in tranquillity.” Norm . . . quiet ... an artist at heart . . . his hobby is corn collecting . . . neat dresser . .. sports car enthusiast. PATRICIA GAVITT “Generally speaking, she’s generally speaking.” Patty . . . never a dull moment . . . loves hen parties . . . pleasant disposition . . . partial to red heads . . . one of the Crazy Eight . . . always giggling. Scribe 2, 3, Girls’ Sports Editor 4; Student Council 2; Octet 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Quartet 4; Chorus 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; Red Cross 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. FLOYD GENTHNER “Without music life would be dull.” Floyd . . . one of the Hi-Five—our own Combo . . . that blonde hair . . . never at a loss . . . definitely a nonconformist . . . owner of a blue convertible. Track 3. 20

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JOHN D’AQUILA “Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit.” John . . . future journalist . . . that hot Fiat . . . sincere friend . . . always in one of the libraries . . . busy editor of Scribe . . . partial to out-of-town girls. Chorus 2, 3; Scribe 2, 3, Assistant Editor 4; Dramatic Club 3; Library Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Dectet 4; Tennis Team 3, 4; Soccer 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State 3. THOMAS DUSH “A calm, unruffled man is he.” Tom . . . quiet and unassuming . . . likes cars and girls . . . believes in enjoying life at his ease . . . derives pleasure from industrial arts and mechanical drawing. THEODORE ECKERT “I grow wiser with age.” Ted . . . likes to hunt . . . “Where’s my man, Fred?” . . . loves to work on cars . . . friendly and nice to know . . . that tweed suit! BARBARA FILON “A little girl, and yet know That little girl can raise a row.” Barb . . . petite bundle of Irish dynamite . . . always ready for a good time . . . almost anything for a laugh . . . happy-go-lucky . . . “Wowie George!” F.H.A. 4. 19

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ALBERTA GETCHELL “Busy here, busy there, to find her quiet is something rare.” Bert . . . “Huh!” . . . MacDonald’s and Uncle Ezra . . . avid reader . . . always talking . . . “Those English Classes!” Chorus 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses’ Club 4; F.H.A. 3, Treasurer 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4. ARLENE GIANTONIO “Speech is silver; silence is golden.” Arlene . . . quiet and reserved . . . never alone . . . nothing is too much for a friend . . . those big brown eyes . . . enjoys basketball and tennis. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 4; Scribe Publication 3. SUELLEN GILBERT “The ideal of courtesy, wit, charm, and grace.” Sue . . . always cheerful . . . the Red Sox, win or lose ... an expert seamstress . . . loves skating ... a car show enthusiast. Junior Red Cross 2; F.H.A. 2; Future Nurses’ Club 2, 3, 4. SUSAN GILL “Though somewhat tardy I perchance arrive.” Sue . . . often seen in a ’59 Olds convertible . . . delights in dancing . . . relishes pizzas . . . busy little secretary at Healy Enterprise. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses’ Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Junior Red Cross 2. 21