Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

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JOHN JosEPH DONAHUE DuEy A very cute lad, lenow you'll agree, Hi: interests reach to the rky, ar you ree. Bristol, Conn. May 30 Duffy's shy manners and heart-breaking smiles have made him popular with his classmates. He has shown some fast and neat teamwork on the basketball floor and some good action on the football gridiron. Duffy plans to see the world at the expense of Uncle Sarn's Navy. Keep smiling, John, and you'll reach that star , Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Track 1, 4, Class Vice-President 3, Student Council 1, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3, 4g Boys Cooking 1, 2, Boys Athletics. V1 Yii if , FRANCES HELEN DURANT Fran Happy are the easy-going. A if Q if Plainville, Conn. june 11 , ,,,, V, Fran is a member of our class from whom we hear very little. She is a well-liked ,. ,irl friend of all those who know her. As yet she hasn't made up her mind as to what she is I Q jp . ,.., ,. ,,,.. ,jg L, going to do after graduation. Bowling 1, 4g Pen Pals 3, Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4. ..:x ' ig 752225231 ffzf -.frf 1.55535 :.ia.z: I , - - fl 1:21 sam.. szesssrsszsfaw. . .. f t -ff., . 1.:.wt....,.s.1s,.af,,,,,,,,. f ff. 5 ei s 51 v ' --'- PL... AV' ., plp. ,..c , .4 ,t .V .ff ...-,,., -W. ,I , ,H A 'M ' 'H . x ' . . ,,.s, ,tg . ,. , .. ..,,,., . .. ,,., ,..,,,..,,, . J... Q.....-:Wett-'lf-wma ,,,- . . -- ff-f f--- -----ff 1 1 1......1..1....e:.ff,. ., W... ,.,,f- W- we-f 5119? 5354 :Yi Siff sz' 5 . ,,..,, , 'Z' .. ,,,. . .ygsyt.y y JEAN ANNE DURANT Gin Laugh aml the world laugh: with you. Plainville, Conn. july 31 Gin is our class wit, although her sister Fran runs her a close second. She has an answer for anyone or anything. Among her accomplishments may be cited her skill in the commercial department. We can't stop here for she is an excellent athlete. She plans to become a private secretary. Freshman Dramatics lg Bowling lg Girls League 1, 2, 33 Pilot 3, 4, Baseball 2. X ALICE MAE EATON Al V just of thy word, in every thought sincere. Bristol, Conn. - December 7 Always jovial, Al has been one of our most enthusiastic and cheerful companions and a friend of everyone. Her future lies in becoming a public accountant. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketbal 3, 4, Hockey 4g Bowling 1, 3, Girls League 1, 2, 3: Girls Athletics 2, 3 Girls Ensemble 1. NANETTE EDWARDS Nan Softly :peak and sweetly smile. Hartford, Conn. November 1 Nan is everyone's friend and no one's enemy. Rather sweet and shy, she is one of our cutest girls. Her popularity is with both the fellows and girls. As a nurse, we envy the hospital that has this efficient, likeable worker on its staff. Latin 1, Treasurerg Pho- tography 15 Pilot 1, 2, Girls League 1, 2, 3, Typing 2, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 45 Dancing 4, Vogue 4. 9

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' 53 li ' ii A I :vis 1' -- Hgsvsi 2: 'f 5 were --':l'GrYk1egt1grea2r:t. , tl tg ,. JEAN SHIRLEY DANIELS Jeannie HELEN ANN COVELESKI Helen Live apart and like it. New Britain, Conn. February 24 Helen is a quiet miss, not acquainted with many of us. Her hobbies are collecting pictures of movie stars and autographs. After graduation she plans to further her educa- tion by attending an advanced business school, and then to become a secretary. Arts 8: Crafts 1, 2, Dressmaking lg Pen Pals 1, 2, Vogue 1. DONALD PETER DALENA Red Men of few words' are the best men, New Britain, Conn. August 3 Red may not say much at times, but when he knows he is right, you will heat from him. He is one of our most popular senior boys, with both the fellows and the girls. He really goes out for sports, especially football. He plans to become a mechanic. Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4, Cooking 1, 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 3, Athletic Club 1, 2, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4. A rweet attractive kind of grace. Plainville, Conn. june 21 jean is a cooperative and cheerful member of our class. She is a very neat dresser and her attractiveness is the envy of all the girls. She intends to become a private secretary and we know she'll be successful. Girls League 1, 2, 3, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Dancing 1, 2, Barn Dancing 3, Student Council 4, Pilot 2, 4, Bowling 3, Treasurer, Tri-Y 3, 4, Sec- retary 4, Leaders Club 4. DOLORES SHIRLEY DEANGELO D Fewe.rt fault: with greatest beauties joined, New Britain, Conn. ' April 14 Dolores is a popular member of our class Who came to PHS in het sophomore year from New Britain High School. She is cheerful, full of fun, and pleasant to all. After graduation Dolores plans to become a secretary. Dancing 2, 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3, Student Council 4, Girls League 2, 3, Girls Athletics 2, Recreation Center Secretary 3. ROBERT T. DIETZKO Bob Lost time if never found. Plainville, Conn. May 19 Bob is one of our shyest and quietest class members. He is well liked and agreeable. Bob's future lies in aviation. Radio Code Club 3, 4, First Aid Club 3, Vice-President, Science Club 4. 1 8 , A ' .. . L gf pp, . , , w t, 53 li i' F

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