Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

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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

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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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ANNE MARCHETT1 Anne Life will be u patterned .rucce.f.r, Plainville, Conn, ' july 12 Anne, our year book editor, is one of the students of whom the Class of '46 is proud. During her four years here, she has enjoyed popularity through both her beauty and brains. She has a personality to match her intellect. She loves dancing and roller-skating and can be counted upon to know the latest steps. Her college career and profession are bound to set a record. Freshman Dramatics 1, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Awards Chairman 3, Playreader 4, Latin Club 1, Secretary 15 Typing 25 Bowling 2, Girls Athletics 3, Girls League 1, 2, 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Class Ring Committee 3g Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Assembly Chairman 3, Secretary 43 Pilot 1, 2, 3, 4, junior Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 43 Class Book, Editor-in- Chief 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. at NANCY LOUISE MASON Nan E 5 , .5 'll Lovely laughing eye.r. , A Hartford, Conn. October 26 PWM I Nan has been with us all through our school years and we hate to part With her M now. She is especially fond of music and a devoted Glee Club member. We have been 35: y,., 1 :WV informed that nursing will claim our blue-eyed class-mate. Arts and Crafts 1, 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 49 Home Economics 3: 4- .-- ...1,.. CATHERINE ANN MASTRIANNI Kitty Good humor is alwayr contagious. Southington, Conn. January 27 Catherine has a ready smile and is Willing to help in any Way she can. Singing is her hobby and We've all enjoyed listening to her and her likewise talented brothers. After graduation she plans to take up secretarial work. Freshman Dramatics 1, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Bowling 1, 45 Home Economics 2, 3, 45 National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. 4 HELEN ANN MATSON Helen 'Though secret, and :elf-contained, yet friendly and not dull. Plainville, Conn. February 26 Helen's neatness, and good taste in clothes have won her much admiration. We see her setting standards of dress when she enters college. Latin lg Fine Arts 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 2, 3, 43 Bowling 2, Tri-Y 2, 3, 45 Girls League 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 45 Hostel Club 2, 4 Aeronautics 3g Photography 2. GLORIA MARIE MENGUAL Gloria Sing me the song: I delight to hear. New Britain, Conn. Gloria came to us in her Sophomore year from Simsbury High School. Among her many interests are music and art. The business world will receive a very efficient secretary after her graduation. Typing 35 Knitting 3: Pen Pals 4, Music Appreciation, President 4. x13