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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JOHN HAMMER u.l0hfmYn A wire mlm is oflen -silent. Plainville, Conn. July 11 Johnny may be quiet but he certainly knows his stuff. He may be counted upon to know the right answer at any time. When he opens a business, its success is assured just because he will head it. Cooking 1, 25 Bowling 2, 3, 4. BEATRICE IRENE HIRD 'Bell' Happy and willing at all times. New Britain, Conn. ,IUIIC 10 Here's one young lady whose very life is music. She has been active in our School Band, the Glee Club, and various outside musical activities. P.H.S. will be proud to have her return' as a musical instructor. Orchestra lg Chess 2, Swing Band 2, 35 Girls League 2,'3g Student Council 35 Girls Athletics. 2, Frtihman Dramatics lg Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY JANE HOLCOMB . , 1 fQ1fQ5. gg ss... asy- iir flask 1' g if 1+ P1 sf: .3 R. t mga? ff El? 113' 'ds I 91 E fl.. i fit 1 ,L 3 ,X J ,g lial f uf T1 I 2. elil fl-gs 'I'if-Lui' 'The :rue of hem. New Britain, Conn. V f December 10 B.J. , as she is better known, is one of our star athletes for the girls. Her hobbies are music and sports while her ambition, is to become either an office worker or a gym teacher. Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3g Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Photography 1, Secretaryg Vogue Club, Glee Club, Dancing 3, 4, Pilot, Girls League, Leaders Club 4, Home Economics, Bowling. KATHERINE R. JOHNSON Kay She ir kind ar :he ir fair. Bristol, Conn. February 21 Katherine came to PHS in her Senior year. Although she has been quiet, she has been friendly and cooperative. Her great ambition is to travel and after graduation she plans to go to college. Vogue 4g Current Events 4. Lewis High: Glee Club 1, 2. Topeka High, Kansas: Girls Chorus 3. PHILIP LESTER JOHNSON Phil Bell-bottom trourerr, coat of Navy blue. Plainville, Conn. April 15 Phil left our midst early in '46 to join the U. S. Navy, but he is still well-remem- bered at PHSl During our four years of association with him, we have found him a pleasant friend and a capable worker. Our well-mannered and dependable classmate should make a really able seaman for Uncle Sam. ll