Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

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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

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,.. 1-, 1-W 3 JULIA ANN KATA Julie All those desirable qualitierf' Plainville, Conn. June 23 julia is a smart dresser, smooth dancer and a cheerful, pleasant friend. Her school spirit is shown in all her activities and she can be depended upon to do credit to PHS. She and Bonnie Lopez are considered quite a team. She plans to enter college and we are sure that she will make out well. Typing 15 Freshman Dramatics 1, President 15 Girls Athletics 15 Class Treasurer 15 Masque 8a Gown 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 45 Pilot 2, 3, 4, Circulation Mgr. 3, Senior Editor 45 Tri-Y 2, 3, 45 Bowling 2, 35 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 45 National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. KENNETH B. KOCHANSKI Ken Nothing it imporrible to 4 willing heart. New Britain, Conn. August 17 Ken is one of the star players on our football team. He is a good sport and full of fun. Ken plans to go to college and become an aeronautical engineer. His hobbies are skiing and hunting. Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 45 Basketball 2, 45, Gentlemens Club 3, 4, President 45 Chess 1, 25 Airplane Club 1, 2, 35 Dancing 3, 45 Boys Athletics 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 1, 25 Treasurer of Class 2, 35 Student Council 4, Vice-President 45 President of Plainville Recreation Center 3. A 4 MARY JANE LIPPIA Mary jane The mul of an actress. New Britain, Conn. December 27 Mary Jane attended PHS in her Freshman year but then moved to Southington and graced the halls of Lewis for two years. We are very happy ro have her back with our class. She is friendly and popular and can almost constantly be seen with her best friend, Anne. Her interests vary widely, but in dramatics she manifests her greatest talent. Girls League 15 Arts 8a Crafts 15 Freshman Dramatics 1, S'gt-at-Arms 15 Civilian Defense 15 Masque 8: Gown 45 Pilot 4. Lewis High: French Club 35 Class Ring Committee 3. BENIGNA LOPEZ Bonnie Eyer too exprerrizfe to he blue, Too lovely to he grey. Plainville, Conn. April 23 Bonnie is our cute petite Spanish lassie. She is jovial and well-liked and can always be depended upon when there is anything to be done. Although her future plans aren't definite, this quality will take her far. Typing 25 Bowling 2, 35 Girls League 2, 3, Social Chairman 35 Pilot 2, 3, 4, Circulation Mgr. 45 Masque 8: Gown 2 3, 4, Secretary 35 Treasurer 45 Tri-Y 2, 3, 45 National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 45 Class Secretary 2, RUTH ELIZABETH MACQUARRIE Mac Wit, wirdom and perromzlity are three preciout gift: of Nature. Ashland, Maine July 21 Mac is full of fun and always has a sharp'answet. Her personality suits everyone. She is easy-going, but conscientious in regard to responsibilities. Her employer will be getting a very capable secretary. Arts 8: Crafts 15 Pilot 1, 2, 35 Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 45 Freshman Dramatics 15 Girls Athletics 2, 3, 45 Vogue 45 Girls League 1, 2, 35 Bowling 35 Secretary 35 Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3 President 4. I2 ea mm