Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

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CARL HAMMER Buck In quiet and in confidence Jball be your Jlrenglhu Carl is a modest fellow who does his work quietly and thoroughly. Nobody hears much from him because he keeps his ideas to himself. He is bashful and doesn't talk loudly, but who are we to criticize? Aeronautics 2, Science Club 2, Boys Athletics 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Boys Cooking 4, Baseball 4, Gentlemens Club 4. FRANCIS HOBSON Bud Music Maerlro, please If you hear a solid boogie beat rumbling out of a piano in your tour through Plainville High, it's probably Francis indulging in one of his artistic inspirations. Bud's grin and friendliness makes him a popular fellow. He'd like to be a song writer after graduation and we wish him the best of luck. Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 1, 3, 4, Captain 4, Photography 2, Gym Club 2, 3, Bowling 3, 4, Captain 4, Swing Band 4, Record Club 4. LORRAINE HOLCOMB Gump Laugh and the world laugh: with you Lorraine's constant smile and cheery attitude have been a joy to all of us who have been associated with her. She is tall and excels in all sports. Her ambition is to become a nurse. ' Latin 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Arts and Crafts 2, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Pilot 3, 4, Assistant Editor 4, Girls League 3, 4, Base- ball 3, 4, Dancing 4, Gym Captain 4. AUDREY HOLMES Dixie 'Thy voice is like 4 gentle breeze Formerly of Bristol High, Audrey joined us in her Junior year. She is true to her word, and her voice is like her personality. Here is the big surprise! Audrey would like to spend her future raising horses out West. CBristol Highb Girls Federation 1, 2, Softball Team 2, CPlain- ville Highj Girls League 3, 4, Pen Pals 3, 4, Knitting 4. CLAIRE HORSMAN Queenie I ulill my wha! I ple4:e Claire is a happy-go-lucky, carefree individual, who likes dancing and out of town fellows. For the present, Claire is interested in joining the Waves. Good luck, sailor! Masque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 4, Captain 2, Danc- ing 2, 4, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Radio 33 Debating 4, Vice President. 13

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.1 'K 'XX l. CQ' ' 3 1. NORMAN GIGUERE Gigie According to the Comlitution- Norman is an ardent politician, always willing to have an argu- ment. He claims he's a socialist. He has been very active in Student Council affairs. He joined the Navy before graduation. Typing, Pilotg Glee Club, Vice President of Student Council 4. MILDRED GUERIERRE Millie Clolbe.r make lbe woman Millie, a smooth dresser, is rather quiet and gets along well with everyone. She is another one of the prominent secretaries of our class. BEVERLY HAINES Bev Hear: all, remember: all Although she is not easy to get acquainted with, Beverly is quite a swell girl when you do get to know her. She has a brilliant mind and will probably graduate with honors from T.C.C. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Lasana 33 Pilot 33 Arts and Crafts 33 Girls League 3, 43 Typing 33 Latin 3, 4g Gym Captain 4. SHERRLEIGH HALE Sherry DoeJ the lofty Diana care for the dog: barking about ber Very atrraCtive3 but possessing a superior air. Sherrleigh can, nevertheless, be very pleasant when she so desires She says that she also wants to go in for some kind of banking. Bowling 3, 45 Pilot, Feature Editor 4. JOE HALLINAN Joe No arguing with one who denier first principlef' Joe will long be remembered for his good ball playing, on the grid as well as on the diamond. We're sure Joe's ambition of a college career will be a real success. We look forward to seeing Joe play a good game in college. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Man- ager 3, 4g Cooking 23 Pilot 23 Masque and Gown 2, 3, 43 Bowling 2, 4g Typing 3g Gentlemens Club 33 Track 3, 4.

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LILLIAN HURLBURT Lil A makien never hold of spirit .to .rtill and quiet . . . A delicate, demure girl, Lillian looks as though she might have stepped out of a cameo. Her gentle, quiet manner has an old fash- ioned charmg and her art work is something to oh and ah about. Skating also holds a fascination for Lillian and she hopes to make either that or her art work her future. Student Council 1, 2, Hockey 1, 2, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Fine Arts 2, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 4, Pilot 35 Home Eco- nomics 3. GERTRUDE IBITZ Gert Silence is golden Gert is short and bashful. She has a sunny disposition and a cheery manner. She is one of the outstanding secretaries of the class. Arts and Crafts 2, 3, Home Economics 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Girls League 2, 3, 45 Puppet and Marionette 39 Pilot 3, 4. GEORGE JESTER jet He'J happy-go-lucky, he'J peppy, that'.f true, But heneafh it all, there'r u heart of true blue George could do almost anything with those lengthy limbs of his. Many a time his marble like stature and fierce expression has brought terror into the hearts of some freshmen. He is a good worker, and can be depended upon. He is one of the most popular boys in our class. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4g Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 3, 4, Bowl- ing 2, 3, Boys Cooking 2, 35 Dancing Club 2, 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 31 Boys Chorus 4. WALTER KARABIN Spic 'That can? he right Spic is always jovial and friendly to all. Give him a bed and he will go right to sleep. He also has a great interest in sports. His intentions after he graduates are the Navy. Bowling 2, Boys Cooking 25 Boys Athletics 2, 3, Dancing 2, 3, Aeronautics 2, 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 3, Football 3, 4, Hi'Y 3, 41 Baseball 4. CHARLES KOCHANSKI Charlie I'll .til lhit one out Charlie is an easy going person, witty and more than just ath- letically inclined. He has made his mark on the football team. Very few things bother him and worry he has not as yet met. Radio 3, Football 3, 4, Boys Athletics 4, Dancing 4, Bowling 4. 14