Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

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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

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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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ROSE MARY MENONNE Rosie Living ir a joy in inelff' Plainville, Conn. May 8 Anyone here who doesn't know Rosie?',' She's the girl who always brings up a minute, humorous article during current events. She has a real interest in little children and has been quite successful in caring for her little sister. Arts and Crafts 1, 2, Pen Pals 2, 33 Debating 4. ANGELO DOMINIC MERCUGLIANO Dom A: merry ax the day ir long. Dom is our talented artist. He is friendly and possesses a good sense of humor. He plans to go to Parsons Art School to study dress designing. With his fashion designs the U. S. should top the world in styles! Masque 8: Gown 4g Chess 1, 2, Boys Cooking 2, 3, Photography 1, 25 Dancing 4g Aeronautics 1g Barn Dancing 3g Art 2, 3g Gentlemens Club 3. A Vk VIRGINIA LOIS MUSSHORN . Ginny l 'iiiii' A Few thing: are imporxible to diligence and .rkill. Plainville, Conn. June 29 Ginny is the tall, blond, and friendly girl, always ready for a good time. She does well in sports. After graduation she plans to enter training and become an R.N. Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls Athletics 1, Vogue 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Arts 8: Crafts lg Leaders Club 4. BARBARA MARY NEVELOS BabS Nothing better than a friendly person who ir 4 friend. New Britain, Conn. May 24 Her ready wit and ability to make friends has made Barbara one of the most popular girls in our class. She is planning to be a commercial teacher and with her ability and personality the only thing we aren't sure of is how high above the excellent mark she will go. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls League 1, 3, 4, Cheerleading 2, 3, 45 Pilot 1, 2, 3, 4, Circulation Manager 25 Tri-Y 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 45 Student Council 1, 2, 3g Bowling 1, 2, 3. EDWARD A. NOE Eddie 'The man worlhwhile ii the man who can smile. Eddie is that cheerful fellow who always has an answer. He is reliable, witty and well-liked by everyone. Eddie's hobbies are traveling and red-heads! After graduation he expects to enter the armed forces. Cross Country Mgr. 2, Stamp Club 2, President 2, Gentlemens Club 3, Dancing 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 4, Bowling 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. I4