Simsbury High School - Yearbook (Simsbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1947 volume:

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BEECHINOR College attended: Unviersity of Ver- mont Degree: P.H.B. Cln Educationl Subjects taught: Junior and Senior English Hobby: Collecting Records KATHERINE E. BOMBARA College attended: Boston University Degree: B.S. Iln Comm. Ed.J Subjects taught: Business Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, and Business Princi- ples Hobby: Music and Sports - MARY M. BRENNAN College attended: St. Joseph Degree: A.B. Subjects taught: French and Latin Hobby: Enjoys Homemaking and Playing Bridge MARY M. CLARK College attended: College at New Rochelle Degree: B.A. Subjects taught: English and History Hobby: Enjoys everything from Sports to Homemaking J. LOUISE COVERT College attended: Middlebury Col- lege, Vermont Degree: B.S. Subjects taught: ZoolO9Yf Botany, General Science Hobby: Gardening, Books, and Col- lecting Old Steins ADA K. CURTISS College attended: Boston University Degree: B.S.S. Subjects taught: Shorthand I, Il: Typewriting I, II: Business Law and Ottice Practice Hobby: Books MARY ELIZABETH DILLON College attended: Mount Holyoke College Degree: B.A. Subjects taught: English and Civics Hobby: Attending the Theater and Reading . ELIOT P. DODGE, Principal College attended: Massachusetts State College, Harvard and the University of New Hampshire Degree: B. Sc., L.L.B., M. Ed. Subjects taught: Algebra ll, Plane Trigonometry, Solid Geometry Hobby: Birding p Recording Bird Migration, Farming I?J KATHERINE M. GRIFFIN College attended: College of St. Elizabeth Degree: A.B. Subjects taught: English Hobby: Record and Stamp Collecting WILLIAM J. HENEBRY College attended: Trinity College and University of Santa Clara Degree: B.S. Subjects taught: History and Eco- nomics Hobby: Sports RUTH H. HUTCHINSON College attended: Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Degree: B.A. Subjects taught: Algebra I, Plane Geometry, General Math I and 2. Hobby: Arts and Crafts MARY R. KEEFE College attended: St. Joseph College Degree: B.S. Subjects taught: Home Economics Hobby: Flying Kites and Collecting Perennial Plants WILLIAM B. MAUDSLEY College attended: Brown University Degree: Ph. B. Subjects taught: Physics and Chem- istry Hobby: Golf RUSSELL F. SHOLES College attended: Springfield Col- lege Degree: B.S. Subjects taught: English and Physical Education Hobby: All Sports, particularly Bas- ketball and Football ,J .-3' 'ii f A4 X S' 'G' I 6- .rc AU' u 4 X 551 su his .UN , Q A, Au- Q it :ie it pike fgwifkffsm -sf CLASS OFFICERS Secrefary, Doreen Finohi, Presiclenl, Mickey Genlilep Treasurer, John Phillips: Vice Presideni, Joseph Krolikowski. YEARBOOK STAFF Front row, left fo righh Jacquelyn James, June Bailey, Catherine Hall, William Kelly, Luzerne Holcomb, Lois Weed, Mrs. Beechinor. Back row: Phyllis Silva, June Brunelle, James Clark, Leona Goddard, Bertram Johnson, Edward Ludorf. 4 5 N us? New-Q L Q :In y N i 2 1' N 'lf 5'3- I t I L4 T1 kv-Ns. H W JUNE E. BAILEY Dusty Books were her passion and delight. Dramatic Club 3, Traffic Officer 4, Year-Book Committee 4. June will be remembered as the girl with vivacious personality, twinkling blue eyes and bright smile. An avid reader, she hopes to go abroad after graduation and travel. Bon Voyage, Dusty. FF, 150'-lid? CRAIG CARLSON Carlson A true friend is a friend forever. School Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Mechanical Draw- ing Ip Science Club 3. Craig is a good-natured fellow with a flair for science. A hunting and fishing en- thusiast, Craig also likes music, and he has proved himself a valuable member of the orchestra. SARAH ELIZABETH BRAINARD usanyu Her merry eyes and cheery smile, Proclaim to all a friend worthwhile. Glee Club 'l, 2, Dramatic Club 3, Cheer- leader 4. With a cute pug nose and a constant giggle, Sally skipped merrily along these four years with us, and old S.H.S. will see her leave with much re ret fswffji' cz, ,MMU limo JOSEPH WILLIAM CARTER lrjoell Some think the world is made for fun and trolic, and so do l. Social Hour Committee 3, Traltic Officer, lntramural Basketball 2, 3, School Orches- tra 4. Joe, a real boxing enthusiast, is a cheerful person, always ready for fun. He is an accomplished accordianist and hopes some day to have an orchestra of his own. 6 JUNECLAIR BRUNELLE nlyuneu A pleasant manner, friendly smile, Fun to be with all the while. Honor Roll 'l, 2, Student Council 1, Girl Reserves 35 Home Economics Club 35 Girl Sports l, 2, Year-Book Committee 4. June came to us this year from Manches- ter. Though she has been with us only a short time, we've all grown to like her for her pleasing personality and friendly smile. Manchester's loss was our gain. JAMES EDWARD CASTLE rlJimll l know it is a sin, For me to sit and grin. Tratlic Officer 4, War Fund Committee 3. With a friendly grin for everyone, Jimmie makes a practice of looking on the brighter side of life. He likes baseball and playing cards. We hope you'll keep on enioying life, Jim. JAMES VINCENT CLARK, JR. unmmyll His heart was in his work. Honor Certificate 2, War Fund Drive 3: Emblem Committee 35 Year-Book Committee 4: Trahic Officer 4, Sage 4. Jimmy likes to hunt, especially for the answers to law problems. Those who kngw Jimmy personally, know he has helped to prevent many dull classroom moments. We have onioyed knowing you, Jim. , is 7' 3. FLORENCE CURTIS Florrie A gracious way, a power to charm. Florence is one of the quiet girls in our class who has a ready smile for any one, and a world of poise. Her diamond is the envy of the other girls. We wish her lots of happiness in her married life. QW if wwmf--W aww fu . D lit A0 f E MARTIN LELAND COLLIER ll'-een Men of few words are the best men. Glee Club I, 27 Chairman War Fund Drive 3, Football 4, School Orchestra 4, Dance Committee 4. Lee's tall figure is a very familiar sight to those of us who haunt Hotfert's Drug Store. In his spare time lee holds a position on the football team and likes to play a sax. BARBARA ANN DESMOND Barb I may be serious, but you know, My fun must have a little show. Glee Club lp Dramatic Club 3, 4: Honor Certificate l, 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Year-Book Committee 4, Dance Committee 4, Sage Staff 4, Mechanical Drawing 4. Quiet and intelligent, with pretty eyes and an unaffected manner, Barb has been a valuable asset to our class. In whatever she undertakes in the future may she always emerge a winner. 7 ,lf ROBERT COTTON llsobll A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorraws. Mechanical Drawing 1, 4, Science Club 3: Dance Committee I, 2, 3, Honor Certiti- cate 2. Bob, who is always on the go, is never- theless a conscientious worker and a serious thinker. Always obliging, Bob is a good friend to all. These qualities will carry him a long way. CASTMIR DOMBKOWSKI . ucusu Why take life too seriously? Mechanical Drawing 'lp Science Club 35 Traffic Officer 4i Sage 4. Cas is a good-natured fellow with a per- petual grin. When he goes to college this way of his will surely add many friends to his list. His favorite pastime is photography. EUGENE B. EVLETH l1Geneu l am impatient to be gone from here. Basketball Award 2, 31 Traffic Officer 4. Gene expects to go to California after he graduates to seek what adventure he can find. Gene states he has had quite an excit- ing Iife so far. With his looks and deter- mination we know he will never be classed as a misogynist! JEAN TOBIAS FELLOWS Jeanie She never seemed to have a care, And if there was fun, she was always there. Glee Club 'lp Sage Staff 2, 37 Class Historian ip Dance Committee 4. Jeanie is an easy-going girl, with a knack of making friends easily. She can adapt herself readily to any situation. We all admire Jean for her poise and pleasing manner. MARIE ELIZABETH FAHEY Bette Sometimes grave and sometimes gay, Helping all upon their way. Glee Club 'ly Dramatic Club 'l. Bette returned to us this year after spend- ing a year and a half in New York. She will be -remembered for her attractive smile and pleasant way. Bette wants to go to Cali- fornia in the near future. MARGARET FERRIS upeggyu l live on the sunny side of the street. Peggy is one of our quietest members, who is especially fond of reading. She hopes to take up interior decoraitng when she leaves Simsbury High. We all hope she will succeed in her plans. yu..-,W-zz J '- OW P4 RUSSELL WILFRED FARRAR Hotlips Mischief-thou art swift to enter. Dramatic Club 'l, 2, Sage Staff 'l, 4, Junior Prom Committee, School Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Traffic Officer 4. Russell is our celebrity, for he has already had one song published, and says he has written the words to a great many of them. True to his nickname, Russell blows a mean trumpet. With his engaging grin and friendly manner, we expect to see him leading a name band some day. ,Zaye-elf ,E- 0'-J J-44ce-LLC' s. ooassn rmorn llDou Good-natured and studious too, She is one of the favored few. Glee Club 'lp Class Treasurer if Class Secre- tary 4, Emblem Committee 3, 45 Honor Cer- tificate I, 2j Stamp Committee 35 Sage 4. Another one of our quiet girls, Doreen with her shy smile and always willing to help manner, has been one of our most competent secretaries. Always cheerful, Doreen is a good friend to have. get BEVERLY FLETCHER IlBevll A sunny nature wins lasting friendships everywhere. Stamp Committee 3, Chairman of Traffic Officers 3, Dramatic Club 4. Bev loves to skate, especially when there are handsome men around to assist her to her feet when she falls. She plans on going to New York to become an interior decora- tor. With her ability we know she will be- COME G Ql'6Gi SUCCESS. EDYTHE Her deep blue eyes smile constantly. Dramatic Club I, Glee Club I, Traffic Officer 4, Dance Committee 4. Conscientious and sincere, Edythe is a loyal friend. Her poise is admired by all. With her attractive smile and pleasant man- ner, she will certainly attain success. AMILIO ALBERT GENTILE, JR. Mickey A leader born in our midst, With personality, humor, and wit. Class President 3, 4, Baseball 2, Varsity Basketball 2, 4, A.A. Committee 4, Intra- mural Basketball Letter 3, Bowling 'l, Glee Club l, Dance Committee Chairman 2, Dance Committee 1, Ring Committee 2, Honor Certificate 'l, 2, Traffic Officer 4, War Fund Committee 2. Eflicient and dependable, with a great ability for leadership, Mickey'f has proved to us without a doubt that he is capable of reat things. A true athlete, Mickey is a valuable member of our Basketball team. LEONA CHRISTINE GODDARD Math was her lucky star. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Honor Certificate l, 2, Glee Club l, Mechanical Drawing Club 4, Junior Prom Committee, Year-Book Com- mittee. Leona is a small, lively person, who will long be remembered for her contagious giggle, knowledge of math, and for her act- ing ability. We are sure that Leona will make a splendid math teacher. 9 Q av ' S f PHILOMENE ANN GENTILE 11D ollyu n None knew her but to love her, None named her but to praise. Glee Club 1, 2, Vice-President Dramatic Club 4, Gift Committee 2, 3, Honor Certifi- cate l, 2, Gregg Shorthand Certificate 3, Dance Committee 2, Co-Chairman of Senior Dance, Chairman of War Stamp Committee 3, Year-Book Typist 4. The best things come in small packages. Dolly is petite and dainty, with twinkling toes and a graceful body. She hopes to become a professional dancer. Here's luck to a sweet gall uv' Q CATHERINE HALL l, Cathie In school quiet and demure, Outside we're not so sure. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Glee Club 1, Dance Committees l, 2, 3, Sage Staff 4, Traffic Officer 4, Year-Book Committee 4, Mechani- cal Drawing Club 4. With a pretty smile and cute dimples, Cathie will indeed make an attractive nurse. Good-natured, sometimes quiet, but always ready for fun, Cathie is a nice per- son to know. I EUGENE ERNEST HANNA uGenell Wit and wisdom are born with the man. Mechanical Drawing 'ly Sage 45 Traffic Offi- cer 4, Baseball 3. Gene is a happy-go-lucky fellow and never seems to have a worry. You can never tell what he is going to do next. Gene enioys swimming and golfing. Future plans: Col- lege. i Luzsme Holcomas ullouu He who deserves well needs no other praise. Dance Committee I, 27 School Orchestra 2, 3, 47 Chairman of Junior Prom 31 Traffic Officer 47 Sage Staff 4, Co-Editor of Year Book 4. Being a first class politician isn't an easy job, but lou has been handling this iob for four years with an ease that has astonished us. Also a first class drummer, Lou is well on the way to being a prominent band leader some day. 1 sz ' H i ,: E . -,gf2lkE1Z5.1 , 11,5551 NORMA LOUISE HARVEY i Norm She has wit, fun, and fire. Ring Committee 3: Glee Club i, 2, Cheer- leader 4. Norma has been one of our gayest and Iiveliest girls. With a pert smile and a win- ning personality, she has been a constant source of good-natured tranquillity. gf ALAN HYIWQE fy: IIAIII R I' 51 His pencil drew whofi'le'er his soul designed. Dance Committee I, 2, Year-Book Commit- tee 47 Traffic Otiicer 4. Alan is one of our most versatile boys. Besides being an excellent artist, Alan has a deep interest in music. We sincerely wish him success in his chosen profession. T0 CATHERINE HASTINGS npetu ' Sweet and silent is her nature. Honor Certificate 1, 25 Home Nursing Course 2, Year-Book Committee 4. Catherine has a very quiet disposition and a friendly smile. After high school, Catherine plans to take up nursing. We know she'll make a wonderful nurse, and we wish her luck. BERTRAM A. JOHNSON llsobll He just teases the music out of o piano. Class President 'ly Mechanical Drawing Club if Science Club 37 Honor Certificate 'I, 2, 3: Dance Committee 3, School Orchestra 31 Dance Co-Chairman 4, Year-Book Committee 4: Junior Prom Committee. Bob's splendid personality and quick humor have won for him many friends. A good student and a capable worker, you can always count on Bob for a smile and a friendly word. JAQUELYN JOY JAMES Jackie Charms strike the eye, andimerit wins the soul. Glee Club l, Science Club 3, Honor Certifi- cate l, 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 2, Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Service Flag Chairman 2, 3, French Relief 3, Honorable Mention in Na- tlonol Latin Contest 2, McLean Award, Eng- lish 3, Year-Book Committee 4, Class Banner 4, Traffic Oliicer 4, Mechanical Drawing 4. Jackie is an excellent student and has contributed much to the success of our class. Her activities speak for themselves. She plans to inaior in chemistry at college, and hopes to do chemical research. We wish you happi- ness and success, Jackie. KELLY ' x Bill -- He needs no verse to fame hi , His merits true do name him. ' Editor Year-Book 4, Junior Prom Committee, Dance Committee l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, A.A. Committee 2. Our red-headed happy-go-lucky Bill will be long remembered for his hearty laugh and ability to make others laugh with him. He is also our class orator and politician. As Editor of our Class Book, he has done a great deal to make it a success. 1 s . WELCOME N. JONES, JR. Georgie Everyone's friend, no one's enemy. Mechanical Drawing Club l, Dance Commit- tee 3, Traflic Officer 4. Georgie is one of our more reserved stu- dents. However, his future plans show us that he has a great ambition. Georgie intends to travel to Alaska. He doesn't know why-he iust wants to. N vt if s , ggi? W , t y l., fl 9 1 ,Pm W' -,'sz ' ROBERT KING llsobu His cares are now all ended. Bobby is one of the liveliest boys in our class. Sometimes called Half-Pint, he is liked for his natural, unassuming way. Bob's hobby is radio, and he is also interested in archeology. ll fi' QMLQ ,LM EDWARD KELLY nKeIIn Athletics is his middle name, And to our school he has brought much fame. Mechanical Drawing Club I, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4. Eddie is good-looking, easy-going, and prone to fun. Ranking foremost in the field of sports, Eddie has proved himself cr valu- able member of both the basketball and baseball teams. HELEN KOSESKI A cheerful disposition is a quality worth having. Glee Club l, 2, Dramatic Club 4, Varsity Squad l. Her ability on the basketball court has always been admired by her fellow class- mates. Helen rates high in the athletic field and her mischievous ways will always be remembered. FRANK KRASNOGER Binkel Laugh and the world laughs with you. Traffic Officer 4, Mechanical Drawing Club 'l. Find a crowd having a good time and raising coin, and there you will find Frank. With airplanes and fun as his motto, Binkel is going places. VIOLETTE LAVIGNE llvill Gay as the summer breeze. The sprinkling of freckles across the bridge of her nose combined with merry blue eyes make Violette a very likeable girl. With her pleasant personality, she will surely gain success. VIRGINIA KROGH uGin nyn Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. Glee Club 'l, 2, Gift Committee 2, 3, 4, Honor Certificate 2, Chairman of Traffic Ofiicers 4, Year-Book Committee 4, Dramatic Club 4. Good-natured, sincere, and always willing to lend a hand, Ginny has proved a valuable member of '47, She plans td be a private secretary, and we all know she'll make o good one. IDA LEMIRE ulerll A smile, a laugh, wherever she goes, A happy memory left behind. Glee Club I, 2, Volley Ball Team 3, Stamp Committee 3. To work in a photography studio is Ida's future ambition. In strange crowds Ida is rather quiet, but when you once get to know her-that is another story. Ida is a grand friend to have, we'd like to know her longer than these four years. IZ ,af 4f af R I rr ,N foe JOSEPH KROLIKOWSKI, JR. uJoe1l Where e'er he met a stranger, There he left a friend. Vice-President 4, Traffic Officer 4, Dance Committee Chairman 3, Dance Committee 2, War Fund Committee 2. A shock of blond hair, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, a ready smile, that's our Joe, a familiar figure at Doyle's Drug Store. Joe has a winning personality which will carry him for in the future. EDWARD LUDORF Eddie When I sleep-I dream of baseball. Class President 2, Vice-President I, Year- Book Committee 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, Football 4, Mechanical Draw- ing Club 3, Traffic Officer 4. Eddie is good-looking, popular, and full of fun. An athlete in the true sense of the word, Eddie is unexcelled in sports. He will certainly make a wonderful Physical Ed. instructor. 7 I ROBERT MARTINELLI lloiggerll For my part it was all Greek. Digger is torn between being an under- taker and a tool and die maker. His interests are keen both in embalming and mechanics. Add to this a iolly good humor and a ready popularity with the senior class, and we have Digger. . LOIS MOULTON Babe She was modest and tall, And liked by all. Dramatic Club 'lp Sage l., Always tops in the fashion parade, and with a winning smile, Babe, in our opin- ion, would make a wonderful model. May your future life be a very pleasant one, Babe. JOHN MARTINOLI 1rMarfy11 Full of laughter, full of fun, And so well-liked by everyone. Varsity Basketball 35 Football 4, Dance Com- mittees l, 47 Junior Prom Committee, Traffic Oliicer 4, Mechanical Drawing Club 4. Everyone likes Johnny for his winning per- sonality and easy-going manner. He is active in sports, which he thoroughly enioys. Johnny wants to be an aeronautical engi- neer. GLADYS PAI NE Gladie Her air, her manner-all who saw, admired. Class Secretary I, 2, 35 Cheerleader 47 Glee Club lp Honor Roll 'l, 2, A.A. Committee 2. One of our liveliest girls, Gladys is an avid out-door and sports lover. Since she has a pleasing personality and plenty of pep and vim, we're assured of her ultimate SUCCESS. I3 MARGARET MILLER Margie Good nature is the basis of a pleasing personality. Glee Club l, 2, Dramatic Club 4. Margie is one of the attractive girls in our class, with a pleasing personality and a friendly smile. Margie would like to be a dental assistant. The qualities she possesses will be an asset to her in her career. MARION PARMELEE llMemoll A smile is a smile in any language. Glee Club 1, 2. Marion possesses a determined mind with set ideas that usually make her carry out to the end with complete efficiency any task which she undertakes. These traits will surely prove to be assets to her when she takes her place in the business world. JOHN A. PHILLIPS, JR. Johnny To count his friends-count the population. Class Treasurer 45 Volleyball Award 37 Chairman of Traffic Officers 4. Johnny has a very pleasing personality and is well liked by everyone. He is a good student and is interested in furthering his education. He and Jim have been the two male props of our commercial course. MARION RUSSELL llkussll Always thoughtful, kind, and untroubled. Glee Club lp Dance Committee I, 2, 3, 4: Sage. Rather quiet and thoughtful, Marion has made her peaceful way through high school. With her quick smile and amiable disposi- tion, she is sure to find success. ROBERT ACKLAND POWERS llsobu Friends he has many, Foes-are there any? Sage I, 4, Dance Committee 'l, 2: Junior Prom Committee 3, Baseball 3, 45 Football 45 Traffic Officer 47 Tennis 2g Ping Pong I, Glee Club 4, Red Cross Committee 25 Easter Seals I. Bob is a good-natured, likeable fellow with a sense of humor and an eye for fun. Cheerful and dependable, Bob is'always good company. Best of luck in the future. Mew vw.. HERMAN SCHNABEL Hermie A good disposition is more valuable than gold. Traffic Officer 4. Hermie is one of our quieter boys with a hint of mischief in his eye. He desires to be a dairy farmer qnd plans to attend RatcliHe ' Hicks School of Agriculture. I4 HELENA ROGERS Caldonia She has a smile for every friend, And a friend for every smile. Glee Club If Dramatic Club 4, Stamp Com- mittee 3. ' Helena is a member of the inseparable Koseski, Lavigne, Rogers trio. Her friendly giggle and pleasant smile are well known to all of us. Her friendly nature will long be remembered. l ERNEST G. sHAw Ernie The better you know him, The better you like him. Football 45 Junior Varsity Basketball 2: Tratfic Olticer 4, Bowling Ip Dance Commit- tee I, 4: Mechanical Drawing 4. Although a good student, Ernie is the class Romeo. With his line and that droop- ing lock of blond hair, Ernie will never be in want of feminine companionship. LYALL H. SHAW nl-youu 1 Excitement isn't for me. Year-Book Committee 4, Traffic Officer 4. Lyall plans on becoming a mechanic. We all know he is a good sport, for, although he is the subiect of much teasing, he doesn't let it bother him. We're sure lyall will be a success ln hls mechanical career. ROBERT SOUCIE llaobu A good addition to any class. Bob is definitely the silent type, but be- hind that reserve there is an ability to do things. He likes to hunt and fish. We wish we could have become better acquainted with you, Bob. DOROTHY SHENNING IIDOQII Smiling always with a never failing serenity of countenance!! Year-Book Committee 4, Glee Club 1, Honor Certificate ig War Stamp Committee 3. Dot is a cheerful and friendly girl. A first class artist, Dot has done o commendable iob on our Year-Book cover. She plans to take Civil Service Exams and work for the Government. wiLuAM JAMES SPATCHEF llspatll A cheerful disposition is a quality worth having. Vice-President 3, Mechanical Drawing Club 'l, 37 Intramural Basketball 35 Honor Certifi- cate 'Ip Year-Book Committee 4. Bill is a friendly, happy-go-lucky fellow with a cheerful personality. Alert and always on the go, Bill is an avid Midget Auto Racing fan. I5 ,Q I . 1 .1 ,. - X PHYLLIS GERALDINE SILVA lIPhy'll Sports and sociuls, studies too, Everything I live to do. Glee Club 'lp Dance Committees l, 2, 3, 4, Honor Certificate I, 2, 3, Year-Book Com- mittee 4p Sage 4: Dramatic Club Treasure'r 45 Press Club 45 Junior Prom Committee. Her cheerful personality and sense of humor make Phyl fun to be with all the time. Besides being a talented artist, Phyl also excels in shorthand ancl typing. Future plans: To attend Morse College. DONALD STEWART llM.'ll One isn't lazy if he conserve: his energy for further use. Sage Staff 4, Football 4. Famous for his relaxed and easy manner, underneath, Donald is a hard and willing worker. Rather easy-going, Donald is par- ticularly fond of reading. VALERIE TEMPLE Val Look to the cheerful side. Year-Book Committee 4. Auburn-haired Val, a newcomer to Sims- bury High this year, is a welcome addition to our class. Val plans to go farther in school and become a Medical Secretary. WILLIAM P. WASHBU RN llwoshll l am loath to study. Baseball 3, Glee Club 2. Bill will be remembered for his impish grin and fun-loving nature. When there's fun brewing, Bill is always in the midst of it. He plans to specialize in Automotive Engineering. LEONA TETRO uoneyu Sparkling eyes and sparkling smile, She helps to make the day worth-while. Class Treasurer 3, Glee Club 'l, 2, Honor Roll I Cafeteria 2, 3, 4, Secretary of Dra- matic Club 4. Oney has sparkling blue eyes to match a cute grin and has been a familiar figure in the cafeteria these past years. Her cheerful personality will long be remembered. LOIS MATTIE WEED nLoisu Always ready, always there, Always ready to do her share. Glee Club I, Honor Certificate I, 2, Food Sale Committee I, 2, War Stamp Committee 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Year-Book Committee 4. A loyal and true friend, Lois has been a conscientious student. Her diligence and per- severance are truly guide-posts to future students of S.H.S. I6 LOUISE ELAINE WALCOFSKY llLowu with a voice full of life and laughter. Glee Club I, Dance Committee I, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, Sage 4, Press Club 'I, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Chairman of Ring Com- mittee 3. Where there is life and laughter, there is Low. She is a grand sport and fun to be with. Low is going to be a secretary and we know from past experience that she is a faithful worker. i DAVID WILSON Dave Thought is deeper than all speech. Science Club 3, Mechanical Drawing 4. David is a quiet, sincere person. Inclined to be quite studious, he has proved himself a capable worker. 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Esau '15, d fNf -Q ff7 l' I ' ' 'I 1 1- Q . ii PGS 11 PR Standing, left to right: Russell Farrar, Louise Walcofsky, Catherine Hall, Jacquelyn James, Miss Griffin, Advisor, Carol Wolcott, Phyllis Silva, Marilyn Toof, Bill Washburn. Second row, left to right: Henry Wade, James Clark, Monroe Dickinson,Jack Hamm, David Wilson, Donald Stewart, Bob Powers. Seated, left to right: Richard Moore, Ernest Shaw, Robert Cotton, Casimir Dombkowski, Eugene Hanna. 24 ESS CL SAGE Standing, left to right: Luzerne Holcombe, Hecter Phelps, Miss Dillon, Advisor, David Wilson. Seated, left to right: Phyllis Silva, Louise Walcofsky, Wil- liam Washburn, Kathleen Mc- Garvey, Regina Monsees. Seated, left to right: Ned Kup- ruck, Joseph Carter, Lee Col- lier, Helen Korieva, Richard DeGarmo, Henry Wade, Craig Carlson. Standing, left to right: Lou Holcombe, Russell Farrar. ,a DRAMATIC CLUB ORCHESTRA Henry Wade, President, Dolly Gentile, Vice-President, Leona Tetro, Secretary, Phyllis Silva, Treasurer, Miss Clark, Direc- fOr. 25 Er v l 1 ,, R , ec., CHEERLEADERS , , 4 ,GMM lgf 17 if X416 I, Standing, left to right: Bill Spatcher, Edward Kelly, Ward Stevens, Mr. Dodge, Instructor. Seated, left to right: Jack Hamm, John Martinoli, Phillip Dibble, Walter Uzwack, Bob Cotton, Donald Stewart, Mon- roe Dickinson. 26 zu, Standing, left to right: Alona DeGarmo, Evelyn Kelly, Eliza- beth Galbraith, Nancy Farrell, Eileen Laughlin. Kneeling: Helen Johnson, Gladys Spy- dell, Noreen Ross, Gladys Paine, Norma Harvey, Sally Brainard. MECHANICAL DRAWING CLUB CLASS H Apprehensive as to what might lie ahead, our Fresh- man Class, wide-eyed and confused, entered the high school auditorium for the first time on that eventful September 6th, in I943. We listened to Mr. Dodge, our principal, outline plans for the coming year and left the assembly hall, determined to accomplish more than any other class had done before us. At our first class meeting the capable leaders chosen to lead the class throughout the first year were: presi- dent, Bertram Johnson, vice-president, Edward Ludorf, secretary, Gladys Paine, treasurer, Doreen Finotti, In- experienced as we were, the class of '47 wisely chose Mrs. Short of the foreign language department to be our faculty adviser. To her we owe the greatest part of the credit for the success of our first two years at Simsbury High School. Even as freshmen we were active in school and com- munity activities. In the early months of '44 we, along with the Senior Class, sponsored a campaign to raise funds for the Red Cross. Our feature event of the year was the Freshman Dance held on March 'l8th with music by Rocco Satriano and his orchestra. In order to increase the amount of money in the class treasury and to vary the fare in the school cafeteria, a series of food sales were organized. At the last assembly of the year in June, fifteen members of our class received HONOR CERTIFICATES. The Class of '47 returned once again in the fall with a feeling of superiority over the new freshmen who were undergoing the same experiences which our class had undergone the previous year. Under the leader- ship of newly elected officers, our class was started on its way through the second year. The officers chosen were: president, Edward Ludorf, vice-president, Harold Giovanelli, secretary, Gladys Paine, treasurer, Frank Moulton. An active part in the war effort was assumed by forty-seven : a U.S.O. Drive was sponsored under the leadership of Mickey Gentile, Jackie James did a splendid piece of work in keeping the service flag up to date, and nearly one hundred per cent of the class purchased war bonds and stamps. In the middle of January a committee of Sophomores canvassed the entire school for a week, collecting funds for the Na- tional Infantile Paralysis Foundation. Among our many duties and privileges was the task of selecting class colors. Green and gold were chosen to represent us through our high school years, and plans were made to have an emblem designed, dis- playing the class motto WelI Done or Not at All in these colors. STORY The following September, we, as iuniors, began our careers as upperclassmen with a memorable two years behind us. Officiating at the head of the class were: Mickey Gentile, William Spatcher, Gladys Paine, and Leona Tetro. Taking up where last year's seniors had left off, we undertook the sale of war bonds and stamps through- out the school with Dolly Gentile as our capable chair- man. The service flag, the responsibility of Jackie James, was once more brought up to date. The first social event in the high school after the war had ended was the Junior Victory Dance, taking place on November 17th in 1945. Soon after the dance 47 ordered school emblems to be sold to the other classes. These were disposed of in a short time, and another order was placed with the manufacturer. The main attraction of the year was the Junior Prom, to which the Class of '46 was invited as our guests. Our class was the first class ever to make a profit on a Junior Prom. With the ending of our junior year, accompanied by the knowledge of having completed a full and well- rounded nine months and the desire to do more for our school and class, we became full-fledged Seniors. The Class of '47 began its final terms in S.H.S. with much confidence and assurance gained from its past record of achievement. Guiding the class through its last phase of high school life were Mickey Gentile, Joe Krolikowski, Doreen Finotti, and John Phillips. Since this was the first time in tive years that S.H.S. had an interscholastic football team, many of the senior boys were glad of the opportunity to take part in this activity before leaving. Forty-seven was also well-represented on the basketball squad, the captain, Edward Ludorf, being a member of the class. On November 9th the Senior Harvest Dance was held in the school auditorium with Tony Frank and his orchestra providing the music. A large percentage of the students attended, and the results were more than satisfactory. By far the most important proiect of the year was and is the class yearbook. The staff, headed by Wil- liam Kelly and Luzerne Holcombe have worked a great deal in hopes of making The Ivy a record of which S.H.S. can iustly be proud. Forty-seven owes a huge debt of gratitude to Mrs. Beechinor, who has helped tremendously in the assemblage of our yearbook and guided us through our final year. We go forward to graduation with the hope that our years at S.H.S. have left a favorable impression upon the faculty and fellow students, who are so im- portant a part of our school life. Best Dancers Class Comedians WHO'S WHO Joseph Carter ....... ............ C lass Blonde ............,... William Kelly ......... Mickey Gentile ....... Edward Kelly ......... Ernest Shaw ........... Mickey Gentile ........ Robert Soucie ....... Russell Farrar ......... Robert Powers ....... John Martinoli ....... Class Redhead Best Personality Best Looking .......BestDancer....... Most Courteous Quietest Noisiest Tallest Shortest Dorothy Shenning Valerie Temple Dolly Gentile Gladys Paine Dolly Gentile Barbara Desmond Barbara Desmond . Louise Walcofsky Virginia Krogh Lois Moulton Dolly Gentile Edward Ludorf ....... ............ M ost Athletic ............ ....... V irginia Krogh Bertram Johnson .......... Most Likely to Succeed .......... Jacquelyn James Russell Farrar ......... .......... C lass Comedian ..................... Helen Koseski Mickey Gentile .......... Best Figure and Physique Mr. Henebry ........................ Best Teacher ......... William Washburn Best Hookey Player William Kelly ......................... Argues Most .......... Ernest Shaw ................ James Clark .......... Joseph Krolikowski William Washburn Class Bluffer Leland Collier .......... Most Romantically lnclined ..,.... Most Studious Best Gum Chewer Thinnest Luzerne Holcombe ................ Most Obliging ........ Russell Farrar ............ Mischief Maker Bertram Johnson .............. Most Sophisticated ..... Edward Ludorf ....... Mickey Gentile ........ William Kelly ......... Edward Ludorf ....... Deepest Blusher Best Sport Class Giggler Class Dreamer John Phillips ........... ...... M ost Changed Since ..... Freshman Year Luzerne Holcombe ............... Most Ambitious ....... Robert Powers .......... Edward Ludorf ....... Best Dressed Most Popular Russell Farrar ................ Most Musically lnclined ........ Edward Kelly .............................. Cutest ....................... Margaret Miller Mrs. Curtis Lois Moulton June Bailey Norma Harvey . Jacquelyn James . Louise Walcofsky . Louise Walcofsky Leona Goddard Lois Weed . Louise Walcofsky Lois Moulton Beverly Fletcher Jean Fellows Norma Harvey Sally Brainard Norma Harvey Jacquelyn James Lois Moulton Dolly Gentile Gladys Paine Barbara Desmond Dolly Gentile Best Personality Best Looking l Joseph Krolikowski Ernest Show .............. Alan Hynd ................ Luzerne Holcombe ............ Russ ......... .... . Class Flirt Artist . Louise Walcofsky Phyllis Silva Did Most for S.H.S. .............. Jacquelyn James CLASS UNDERTAKERS ....................... Digger Quietest CLUSS Blondes Class Undertakers l Mn. Joi-:N QUINN DEDICATION Men will come, and men will go, but the people who knew Jack Quinn will not soon forget him. Throughout his fifteen years of service at Simsbury High, he was high in the esteem of the faculty and the passing parade of pupils. A familiar figure at all school activities, whether it was a dance or a game, Jack had an intense feeling of loyalty towards his school and community. He worked hard to make Simsbury High School a place of beauty, and spent many long hours grooming our lawn and tennis courts. Above all, .lack was a personal friend of each student. He was never heard to speak sharply to a student and his friendly counsel was always welcome. .lack was especially interested in the sports program of S.H.S. He never missed a game even if it meant working after hours. For this reason and because of our deep regret and sorrow, it is thought fitting that the part of this yearbook which has been set aside for sports be dedicated to Mr. John Quinn. 29 I . Q gf , H- SL -in Y' r W' 1 'S-uf. f ,ig ,Y 3 5- x Q H' I in 3 5 K X 1? 3 if E N ' ,Q Ag in I .2 1' srw 54 9 Q f ,Q PM ,sw Y , uve L r 1: .. r ig ,Y lsr vxwlrh E J V5 mga Y E? r S L' Q fi Q Y' 5 y. ss s Q, + 2 P fl C H ' ' 4 W , N A le Q ' S J-K., an A Q Kneeling, left to right: Lee Collier, Bob Powers, Ernie Shaw. Standing, left to right: Eddie Ludorf, Johnny Martinoli. 31 FOOTBALL '46 For the first time in four years Simsbury turned its eye toward the gridiron. Starting with a handful of inexperienced athletes, Coach Sholes whipped out a starting eleven. Due to iniuries, many changes had to be made throughout the season. This, coupled with the lack of experience, caused Simsbury to suffer its first defeat to its rival Canton. The turf-ripping Simsburians bore down with longer workouts and extra training. Operating from the single wing the fighting blue and gold gave its opponents a fight to the finish. The linemen who trained under our Principal, Mr. Dodge, gave great support to our four horsemen in the backfield. The Simsbury eleven had to bull its way through a season against experienced outclassed schools. Keeping a stout heart and gaining experience'as the season progressed, Simsbury came out of its slump and took a seven to zero victory over Weaver High. In our last game of the season with a strong Enfield team our boys battled to a zero to zero tie. Although a good season is expected next year, the team will have to suffer the loss of six senior lettermen: Lee Collier John Martinoli Edward Ludorf Ernest Shaw Robert Powers Donald Stewart Kneeling, left to right: Lee Collier, Bernard Bogoslofski, Herby Kolsten Richard Cialfi, Ernie Shaw, Bob Powers, Herby Rosenberg Standing left to right: Eddie Ludorf, Walt Mitchell, Johnny Bogas, Charlie Mamvllle .Awww lpn -m,-,1- - 1- z swf' 3 X ,,., il SWB Q FZ , mf- kv I X r I- ma,- M NS Q.. N... .. af f 4 S wg? 'Q 'Sy 1 M, 1: 1 . LL,. 3 fwj. V - H M . - if 1 3 x M L A 'i m I 1 6 N if 0345 wg - in ,: . Q25 g c. V w W K V V cv , 9 i i , K : ii :ij Q . K . 2.iwa..g ,K I ' x - . 'JL .- S V 5 - .. I ' , J if ,Lg Q s m 5 4 4.5 S ' Gif? I xx Junior Varsity Seated, left to right: Michael Dlubac, Rickie DeGarmo, John Bogus, Dick Curtiss, Lester Tul- ler. Standing: Mr. Sholes, Coach, Raymond Bogoslofski, Skipy Messenger, Russell Sto- cinis, Richard Cialfi. BASKETBALL '46-'47 lnclined to greater aggressiveness and more consistent power than in the past, the Simsbury Quintet looks forward to having a triumphant season in basketball. Training under the able hand of Russ Sholes, the combine has entered the Central Connecticut Valley Conference. This season marks the second year that the hoopsters have played together. The team is certain to have organized strength in its attack for the hoop. Varsity Left to right: Gordon Granger, George Mainville, Bernard Bogoslofski, Calvin Case, Ed- die Kelly, Eddie Ludorf, Hor- ton Holcombe,Bill Kelly, Herby Rosenberg, Mickey Gentile, Johnny Bogas, Walt Mitchell. 33 Seated, left to right: Eddie Ludorf, Bob Powers, Bill Ketchen, Walt Mitchell, Eddie Kelly, Rickie DeGarrno, Danny Adamaitis. Standing, left to right: Teddy Engelke, Bob Horne, Paul Martin, Donald Stuart, Horton Holcombe, Mr. Henebry, Coach, Calvin Case, Jack Hamm, Herbie Rosenberg, Richard Cialfi, Bill Washburn. BASEBALL '47 As soon as the weather gets warm and the diamond is dry, Coach Henebry will issue his call to arms for baseball. Reporting back to duty will be nine lettermen and a few other prospects that were unable to go out last year. Many of the boys who saw action throughout last summer will be out doing their best for Simsbury High. Our greatest prob- lem will be to get a good pitching staff. Walt Mitchell and Dan Adamitis, who did some pitching last year will probably be out there twirling again. Baseball looks like the big gun for Simsbury this year. The team has entered the Central Connecticut Valley Conference. Working under Coach Henebry the boys are looking forward to a successful season. 34 CLASS PROPHECY 1957! Ten years since that glorious fhumm?l grad- uation day from Simsbury High, but somehow it seems as if it were yesterday. Thinking of all my old class- mates the other day, I decided to take a quick trip to see what had become of them, and now, on my return, l'll settle down and relate to you the happenings of my iourney. I started on my way to Hartford from Simsbury bright and early in the morning and as I scrambled hurriedly into the bus, I felt a hand grab me securely by the collar and, turning around, whom should it belong to but Doreen Finotti, who happened to be the driver, insisting on the exorbitant fare of 504' and telling us why rates have gone up six cents. Not want- ing to be cheap, I reluctantly gave her the money and settled down beside Louise Walcofsky, ready for a good chat. While visiting with Louise, I learned that Norma Harvey's book, Why Get Married? is a best seller, but that Norma is planning on matrimony soon, just the same. Louise also told me the following choice bits: Russell Farrar is in charge of the knitting depart- ment for restless men with nerves at Wise Smith'sp Dorothy Shenning entered the real estate business and has an office located over Goldfarb's Pet Shop on Market Street, near where June Brunelle's picture is displaying Mainville Dental Cream for false dentures. Lou Holcombe was promoted to grave digger in Dig- ger Martinelli's firm which has branches in nine prin- cipal cities, with Georgie Jones as head embalmer in the New York branch. Reaching Hartford, I bade farewell to Louise and made my way toward Foxes. As I entered, I noticed that Lois Moulton's cosmetics were being featured on the main floor. The fifth floor displayed women's slacks designed by Bill Washburn. Reaching the eleventh floor, fquite by accidentl I noticed that the head cash- ier was Leona Tetro. Later, while walking around the store, I recognized Betty Fahey modeling negligees designed by Ida Lemire. As a pang of hunger struck me, I realized that it was noon already, and I decided to go to Kay's Hash House-Our Best Is None Too Good, where Joe Krolikowski is manager. Margaret Ferris led the all- girl orchestra there, which featured Leona Goddard playing the tuba and Catherine Hall at the bass violin. Casmir Dombkowski, the male vocalist who is currently making the '57 bobby soxers swoon, sang Alan Hynd's latest hit, My Heart is Pounding Out a Boo- gie. Later, while chatting with Cas, I learned that Catherine Hastings is doing fine as head-nurse at Eugene Hanna's Dog and Cat Hospital. Just finishing my dessert, I suddenly realized that the small figure on the stage doing a lively tap dance was that of Dolly Gentile. Suddenly, after leaving the hash house, I found myself sprawling across the sidewalk and as I picked myself up, someone told me that I had been in the way of Florence Curtis, who was dashing to get to the movies before the prices changed. I then decided that it wasn't safe to walk so l hailed a taxi. I recognized genial Bob Powers to be my driver. He turned the radio on in the car and presently, the familiar voice of Jimmy Clark giving the weather forecast from Brainard Field shattered the stillness. Bob then turned to WTIC where l was reminded that Lee Collier is now the successor to Bob Steele as sports announcer. Bob also reminded us that Mickey Gentile is head football coach at Trinity. Eddie Ludorf is in charge of the basketball and swim- ming teams there also. Glancing at a magazine that I found on the seat of the taxi, I noticed an advertisement of Lyall Shaw as Atlas busy holding up the world. I was then distracted by a familiar voice and, turning quickly, saw that Sally Brainard, in charge of a fruit-stand lMacIntosh apples, five cents apiecel was calling out her wares, while eating up the profits. Hurrying past her was June Bailey on her way to her popcorn stand. We then rode over the new bridge constructed by Bob Cotton and passed Jackie James' Plastics Laboratory, Bob King's newstand, and Johnny Martinoli's barber shop, where Violet Lavigne is the manicurist. My next stop was at Bill Spatcher's Drive Yourself Helicopter Service, where I saw Jean Fellows, who was recently appointed a delegate to the U.N.O., about to leave for Geneva, Switzerland. Edythe Gers- ten alighted from a nearby plane and came over to say hello. She told me that she is now Dean of Girls at Wellesley and that Henry James, Wellesley Presi- dent, is employing Valerie Temple as his private secre- tary. Lois Weed and Gene Evleth are teaching at the Mother Goose Nursery School at Litchfield, and Helen Koseski is teaching English at Massachusetts State College, while Marion Parmelee is head gym instructor at the Lawrence St. Grammar School in Framingham. As I climbed into my helicopter, I decided to head for New York to see the Broadway musical, Never Too Young To Care, starring Gladys Paine and Don- ald Stewart. Helena Rogers was the producer and hair stylist was Frank Krasnoger. Margie Miller had charge of the choreography. Reaching the airport in New York, I met Bill Kelly who told me that he is running for dog-catcher, a political plum he hopes to pluck. He also told me that he recently heard from none other than Ernie Shaw in Hollywood, Ernie is Shirley Temple's second husband. Marion Russell is playing opposite him out there in the film, Women Spoil Me. I later met Ed Kelly, who is a screen writer, and has just finished a skit about Robert Soucie, a light-house keeper out on Catalina. Later, while attending a concert featuring Barbara Desmond as the pianist, I was disturbed by a gentle nudge. Looking around I saw Bob Johnson with a pretty blonde friend. Bob told me to be sure to see Beverly Fletcher and Craig Carlson who are now ballet stars. I also found out that Virginia Krogh has opened her Pay As You Enter and Leave Hat Shoppe in Brooklyn. Returning to Simsbury, I noticed Phyllis Silva, donned in a pair of overalls, directing the men who were painting the latest addition to the Pigeon Hostel run by the renowned Johnny Phillips. Landing in the front yard, I was told by John that David Wilson, now county agent is at Herman- Schnabel's Contented Cows Dairy Farm where he is putting on a daily demonstration of the modern techniques of dairying. I finally took leave of John and turned my heli- copter toward home with a feeling of elation surging through me after seeing all my old classmates. LOUISE WALCOFSKY VALERIE TEMPLE DAVID WILSON S6 LHST R0 We O summen ffiom mnnmny by FloTow Lyrics by Jemw cnsnuo with UKELELE CHORDJ GUITAYMHOFIDJ' IPECIAL HAWAIIAN mums VCQORUI ff-S' 26 ST 30' cmcaco ILLREE V439 THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER PLAYMATES . Q HQEMPLACAKUSN 1 2 AGTIMC QQQQ 5 25 3 5 I zz Ii 1 - A J A it r Wg, EE S W NM Xhwvl, Cams RAC-F49 11 1 A ' If . g 'WO N if QQQSF' f , s. 'xx Ag Y is K , V ,,,f-- ' 5 Q H 5 'f'-Q.: fy in in ,f L, wi- 1 W H ' rw' 8:7 9 6 ,fgAfg'.72',H,ifYLf ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND IP' WHEN DID YOU LEAVE HEAVEN I EI S s I S v 5 E v.- I I fL Y v 'TILL THE END OF TIME PRISONER OF LOVE MY IDEAL THERE ARE SUCH THINGS ,sk -X Si E gr 5' ia-Syd ff Y M , v fl? 'f 29' 'X if QL' iff' r Q H WS. 4 574 . 5 gt Pax y .vri , H ' , , ,H A. l.M.'p,J XA RSI ,-H x.'Q A X4 U' K vy ,- viii-of N If -S ,Q ', 4 N' -. .G .ASQ 415' ,VV rua: ., Q-if QOKKKQQ 3 sfgxxyv fgaaal-1413 if ' k MQ, ,. sff!?fM5f5v X Lays Yffha 'dk A 4 X a ,k X , , , flaskxe Saunas 'mtom Hain-A June 'xiamlef K Yhxllmvs ATB' 7 ns illlull unix Uesium ani ol the Glass ol 1947 Being of sound mind and sane iudgment, and having been the elected representatives of the Class of '47 of Simsbury High School, in the Town of Simsbury, in the County of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut, we hereby do declare this to be our last will and testament, revoking all others heretofore made by us. L To Mr. Eliot P. Dodge: Our gratitude for his patience, his understanding, and for his untiring efforts in guiding us wisely throughout our four-year stay at Simsbury High School. We trust that we, as future leaders of the world, will some day make him proud of the Class of 1947. To our Teachers: Our thanks for their co-operation and unlimited efforts in aiding us throughout our high school career. lt is our hope that in the future they will be able to raise the level of their classes to the lofty heights reached by the Class of 1947. To Simsbury High School: We leave our noteworthy ability, our successful and praise- worthy example of fine sportsmanship and accomplishments, our proud victories and graceful defeats and our social ability gained through class functions of various types. We now christen the present iuniors as the new-made lords of S.H.S. We bequeath to them our senior dignity, and hope that it will not be too much of a strain on their nerves and muscles, also that they will be able to rise long enough to accept it. We bequeath June Bailey's talkativeness to George Dewey. To Jack Hamm we leave Sally Brainard's corny iokes so that he may get some enjoy- ment out of them. We leave June Brunelle's knack of making friends to all incoming students at S.H.S. We will Craig Carlson's ability in science to Pearl Sperry. To the Simsbury Public Library we leave Joe Carter's unused text books. We leave all of James Castle's morning newspapers to the ianitors to start the fires with next winter. To Herbie Rosenberg we leave the stack of books that James Clark has carried around for four years. We will Leland Collier's end position in football to Horton Holcombe. We leave Robert Cotton's South End Girls to any prospective iunior. We bequeath Florence Curtis's real ability to be true to Lillian Laughlin. We will Barbara Desmond's initiative to work to all'playful sophomores. We leave Casimir Dombkowski's faithful attendance at C.A.P. to any one now interested. We will Eugene Evleth's photogenic qualifications to any iunior who may try to qualify. - We leave Marie Fahey's rosy complexion to Hector Phelps. We will to Ricky Degarmo all of Russell Farrar's torn up trumpet music. Jean Fellows leaves her willingness to get up and give an oral talk to Bill Ketchin. We leave Margaret Ferris' poor excuses about homework to Jim Holcomb, although we know he won't need them. To Janet Bruyette we leave Doreen Finotti's lengthy telephone calls. We will Beverly Fletcher's roller skates to Barbara Duncan, hoping she will be able to navigate on them. We bequeath the natural leadership ability of Micky Gentile, class president of '47, to the next senior class president. We will Dolly Gentile's dancing ability to Richard Cialfi. We leave Edythe Gersten's knowledge of French to any Irishman in the iunior class. We leave Leona Goddard's skill in mathematics to all iuniors who are sadly in need of it. To Tommy Ryan we leave Catherine Hall's beautiful penmanship. We leave Eugene Hanna's driving ability to any student who hopes to qualify for a driver's license. 4l We will Norma Harvey's giggle to Alfred Hunt. We leave Catherine Hasting's interest in nursing to any first aider. We leave Lou Holcombe's ability to accomplish things to Paul Martin. We will Alan Hynd's cleverness with a pencil to future zoology students. Jackie James leaves her homework undone for the first time. We will Bertram Johnson's position at the piano to Henry Wade. To Gordy Granger we leave Welcome Jones' bashfulness with gals. We will Eddie Kelly's good-natured grin to Rudy Honerlah. We bequeath Bill Kelly's hearty laugh to George Dewey. We leave Bob King's cowlick to George Mainville, in hopes that it won't show. We will to Evelyn Bogus, Helen Koseski's good naturedness. We leave Frank Krasnoger's hair-do to Walter Uzwack. We will Virginia Krogh's height to Chester Miskill. We will Joseph Krolikowski's job at Doyle's to any one interested. We request that Violette Lavigne leave her echo of Number Please! behind her. We will Ida Lemire's quick ways to Dorothy Martin. We bequeath Eddie Ludorf's athletic ability to Monroe Dickinson. Robert Martinelli wills the messy lunch rooms to any underclassman who is willing to pick them up. To Daniel Adamaitis we leave John Martinoli's pleasing manner and smiling expression.. ' We will Margaret Miller's neatness to Betty Stafford. We will Lois Moulton's clothes to be modeled on Broadway. We leave Gladys Paine's friendliness to all underclassmen who hate to be alone. We bequeath Marion Parmelee's temper to be divided equally between the Sweeton twins. John Phillips leaves Gordon Granger, hoping he will be able to manage alone. We will Bob Powers' novelty ties to Tommy Mitchell, trusting that he will have the courage to wear them. We leave Helena Rogers' knack of gum chewing to Mary Teale and Marilyn Toof. We will Marion Russell's quietness to Beverly Urwick. We leave Herman Schanbel's Fear of Teachers to Joe Frank. We will Ernest Shaw's Love 'um and Leave 'um technique to Calvin Case. We leave Lyall Shaw's nickname of Professor to Paul Genis. To Dot Stenner we leave Dorothy Shenning's love of sewing. We will Phyllis Silva's ability to cut a rug to all clumsy freshmen. We bequeath Bill Spatcher's cheerful manner to all grouchy underclassmen. To future study hall classes we leave Donald Stewart's relaxed attitude. We bequeath Valerie Temple's ability in English to Butch Swartz. We will Leona Tetro's permanent position as cashier in the cafeteria to Eleanor Messenger. We will Louise Walcofsky's smiling features to all Sad Sacks. To Henry Dugar we leave Bill Washburn's unsurpassed ability to borrow anything he wants. We will Lois Weed's helpful co-operation to any future class who wishes to be a success. - We leave David Wilson's studiousness to Billy Klemonski. At last, we leave to all the eager-beaver iuniors the privilege of being seniors, although we know they can never surpass the efforts of the victorious Class of '47. ' In witness whereof, we have herein subscribed our name and affixed our seal on this 21st day of December in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Six. . Witnesses: Signed: CLASS OF 1947. June Brunelle Leona Goddard Barbara Desmond June E. 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