Plainfield High School - Hermiad Yearbook (Central Village, CT)

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ROBERT JAMES GULINO Doc Plainfield Varsity Club 4 A. A. President 4 Intramural Basketball 4 Student Council 4 Football 4 Bob is that tall lad whose stern countenance rules the traffic of the second floor corridor. When questioned about some matter, he can assume an air of perfect innocence. Yet his friends know him to be as mischievous as a goblin. Bob, whose wit is as sharp as his brain, intends to continue his education at the University of Conn- ecticut. An engineer at heart, Bob will soon be building bridges for the awaiting world. ALICE MARY HARTON Hortense Moosup Dancing Club 1 Varsity Club 4 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Intramural Basketball 2 Homeroom President 3 Senior Play 4 When Vogue's cameraman covers the town, he can't help but swing the spotlight on Alice, the ideal candidate who brims with har- mony, chic ensembles, and well-groomed hair. Hortense has danced her way into the hearts of scores of admirers. Her charm not only extends to her classmates but also has done its Work in attracting underclassmen. Alice, as a cheerleader with her Atta go, fellas has inspired many a heart in the heat of contest. If Alice's past is any indication of her future, her life will be one of fun and fulfillment. JAMES ALBERT HAWKINS Big Jim Oneco Orchestra 4 Sparkling eyes, a quick Wit and an ability to socialize in his classes are Jim's main assets. His choice of subjects for the past year has led him to absorb an abundance of historical facts. Much to our surprise he was found in the school orchestra this year, but who knows, we may have another Spike Jones in our midst. After graduation Jim is thinking of joining the armed forces, preferably the Marines. Best of luck, Jim, even though we're sure you won't have to rely on luck to attain the station in life you desire. DONALD MONROE HOLT M0I1I'06 Central Village A- A- 1. 2. 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Daming Club I Co-Captain Basketball 4 Varsity Club Vice-President 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Co-Captain Football 4 Baseball Manager 2, 3 Yeah that's our man Monroe dribbling down the court, flashing down the field, hitting them over the fence or dashing in late for class. He is usually seen after school cruising in the family Plymouth. Where would Don be without Room 11 jam sessions ? Next year when he is dressed in one of Uncle Sam's sailor suits, he will still be a favorite of P. H. S. 117-

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NORMA JENNIE GONDELA Norm Moosup Dancing Club l Commercial Club 4 Newspaper 4 Homeroom Secretary 2 Norma left us in her Sophomore year to attend Kerman High in California, but she returned to P. H. S. to graduate with her for- mer classmates. Her pep and personality help make her the ideal partner for the dance enthusiasts at the Polish National Home. Norma's ambition is to become a secretary. With the work she has turned out at school we feel sure she is bound to attract the best of employers. ' LUC LOUIS GREGOIRE Luc Moosup A. A. 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 4 Football 3, 4 Luc, a handsome brown-eyed and curly-haired lad whose accom- plishments in Industrial Arts have proven most valuable not only to his instructor but also to P. H. S., has won a host of friends. Gen- erous, and fun-loving, he has an intriguing way of saying the fun- niest things with a perfectly straight face. Everyone who knows Luc appreciates his wit and friendly smile. His fondness and ability to play football qualified him for the Varsity Football Squad for the past two years. After graduation Luc plans to further his education, and we Wish him all the luck in the world. JEANNETTE THERESE GRENIER Jenna Moosup Dramatic Club 1 Dancing Club 1 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Jenne , a quiet young miss whose shyness often disappears to make room for a loquacious companion, has won our friendship. Her interest in other people's welfare is carrying her to a career in nursing at St. Luke's Hospital. Imbued with the desire to soothe the fevered brows of patients, Jenne embodies our ideal of the modern Flo- rence Nightingale. We know that patients won't mind being sick if they can only have Jenne to take care of them. LILLIAN MARIE GROCHKEY Lil Moosup Dramatic Club 1 Glee Club 3 Student Council 3 A. A. 2, 3, 4 Girls' Basketball 2, 3 Her meekness of manner, her tenacity of purpose, combine to bring to Lil success in her endeavors. Whatever the committee - re- freshment or decoration - Lil is always around ready to lend a willing hand. Her high scholastic standing should carry her with ease through the difficult formula of her nursing career. -161

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MILDRED MAY IHLOFF Milly Plainfield Dancing Club 1 Glee Club 1, 2 Commercial Club 3, 4 Industrial Arts 4 Chess Club 4 Hermiad 4 Newspaper 2, 4 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Basketball 3 Milly has always been willing to serve on committees and has proven herself efficient along these lines. As the author of the Dear Lou-Ouiji column in the Bestinews, she has eased many troubles minds and mended numerous broken hearts. Armed with determina- tion and skilled in handicraft-arts, Milly is sure to keep astride of success should she one day enter into a business of her own. LUCILLE IRENE JETTE Little Lulu Plainfield Arts and Crafts Club l Glee Club 4 Student Council 2 Newspaper 4 A. A. 1, Z, 3, 4 Hermiad 4 Homeroom President 3 Class History 4 Senior Play 4 Do you want something done and done correctly? Then ask Lu- cille. The results will amaze you, for Lucille has a wonderful knack for details. Always immaculately groomed, she presents a refreshing bit of refinement. Although at first you think her quite business-like, be careful, for her other self will soon be at work and you'll find yourself thinking She's quite a gal . Lucille is another of our at- tractive Seniors who plans to enter nursing. N NORMAN HENRY JODOIN Chicken Plainfield Arts and Crafts Club 1 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramural Basketball 2 Basketball 3 Norman, known as Chicken , has followed the General Course throughout his four years. An ardent conversationalist, he has re- vealed his gaity through his spontaneous outburst of merriment. He was an active member of the basketball team in his Junior year and followed Intramurals closely. The Air Corps is his main ob- jective after high school, but we are doubtful after hearing him talk about a chicken farm. Perhaps the aeronautical training and ex- perience will enable him to Hhop in his plane from one chicken- farm to the next. May yours be a long and happy flight. DONALD ARVID KIVELA Finn Plainfield Dancing Club 2 A. A. 1, 2 The class mechanic is none other than Don , He left Plainfield at the end of his Sophomore year to attend Putnam Technical School. Graduation finds him again at Plainfield High School. Don is usually found escaping from the farm for an evening of fun with his crony and staunch supporter, Jay Lathrop. An extremely handsome lad, he will no doubt be a very popular mechanic. -18...