Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1951 volume:

:L! . THE CLASS OF 1951 SEASON'S TICKET for if THE ELM Wethersfield High School k .J Wethersfield, Connecticut TRGPHY MHS- HUNW ' HOW HELEN ARD NEID WINNERS r ,g-f HRW MR EL We, the class of 1951, grate- fully dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Helen Humphrey and Mr. Howard Neidel, our class advis- ers, Who have helped so Willing- ly to guide us through our high school years. 2 EDITOR'S MESSAGE These four years of obtaining both knowledge and enjoy- ment will always be looked upon as one of the happiest and most profitable stages of our lives. As we leave the shelter of Wethersfield High School and step out into the broad world, may the seed of knowledge, planted in us by the faculty, be nourished, and ripen to the fruit of understanding and wisdom. Also, may the light of friendship, created through our hours of fun together, keep shining to bring us all the happiness and contentment possible. I sincerely want to thank you. the class of '51, for electing me editor-in-chief of our yearbook. It is an honor which I shall always remember and forever hold dear. To my staff editors and their staffs, I give my congratulations on work well-done. To Brown Studio and to O'Toole and Sons, Inc., I wish to extend my appreciation. My ,,,Ly . Also, I should like to express my deepest gratitude to Miss j y, l Rae Colson, faculty adviser, whose unfailing assistance helped to make this book a success. 6: Jr XX f 1 X X ,Q Q! f PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Nothing can bring you peace but you yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles. We are now at a turning point in our lives. Graduation trans- forms us from high school students into men and women. Now we must think independently and assume heavy responsibil- ities. Now we must make decisions which will affect us for the rest of our lives. High school has prepared us well to bear this added responsibility. We have certain facts and funda- mental principles necessary for survival in a scientific world. By using these fundamentals we have learned to think and build ideas. By working with others we have learned the im- portance of leadership, research, planning, and organization. By living with others we have learned the value of friendship, loyalty, honesty, and morality. We leave high school to make our way in an uncertain world. Any plans we make now may change as the world situation changes. Our primary aim at this time should be to support our country in every way possible so that we may pre- serve the high ideals which are a part of our American way of life. Success will come to each of us, in war or peace, if we practice friendship, loyalty, honesty, and morality. MR. HARVEY R. FULLER MR. GEORGE D. RITCHIE Superintendenf - Prmcipq1 MANAGERS 1 4, rv f ifgcx BEL MI ,I I I i if Nm. PEUX PM RA SS HEI-HN crm Assistant Pfmcipul T Dean gf Girls IS BOARD OF EDUCATION ll. to r.J Mr. Herbert C. Skill: Dr. Roger H. Motten: Mrs. Thomas B. Preston: Mrs. Carl D, lens Mrs. Sidney B. Coates. Secretary: Mr. Irvin E ' ' d ' ' on: q . Partridge. Ir., Chairman: Mr. Winston C. Mac- onough, Miss M. Gertrude Conway: Mr. A. Philip Keeler: Mr. Harvey R. Fuller, Superintendent oi Schools. TX IN MEMURIAM DR. ROGER H. MOTTEN The sudden passing of Dr. Roger H. Motten on February 7, 1951, came as a great shock to his col- leagues on the Board of Education and to his many friends. To the last, he was vigorously active in his chosen field of Education. For a great many years, he gave unstintingly of his time and talents to the furtherance of the school system of Wethersfield. He was a man of studious nature, very modest and unassuming, and most active in the develop- ment of Wethersfield's educational program. As the senior member of the Board of Education, he was responsible for many features of our present program. His intelligence, integrity, faithfulness, loyalty, and kindliness made him a most valuable citizen. We shall miss his wise counsel and advice. In departing, he leaves with us many cherished mem- ories. His life's work and efforts will leave forever a wide-spread impression. 5 si., TQQ, --v .. ,f r vxvnxq-xv rv :ur J g i ? l ,ID IM jj G 'H E Q1 4 f X xx W E W , 5 ,, W In 'W MRS. SUSAN ALMOND MISS GERTRUDE AUSTIN Social Science Industrial Arts e-'15 .s. .':' -J, ' ' QT A X to A, MRS, FRANCES BEHRENS 'fu 'Q f- A Coaching x Ei ' MISS IANETTE BRIMNER MH- FRED CLARK Business Education A!! MISS ELVA CHENEY MR. ANTHONY DE JOHN Mathematics Business Education MR. F. ELLIS BACKMAN Social Science MISS A. ENA BOLDUC Language MR. ROBERT BURFORD Physical Education MISS A. BAE COLSON English MISS VIOLA FOSTER Music MRS. ANITA FOX Home Economics MR. HORACE FRANCIS Chairman, Science .71 - -710' MISS M. ELAINE FULTON Home Economics I . I L' t v 1 4,' 5 . ,Z lm --- .K v '1 1 If I li 'J :I I I - s I I H MISS LINDA HOWLETT Mathematics MRS. HELEN HUMPHREY Language MR. ANTHONY LATINA Industrial Arts MR. HARRY MERROW English MR. HOWARD NEIDEL Industrial Arts MR. PERLEY FULLERTON MR. WILLIAM HAHN MISS MILDRED INMAN MR. WILLIAM E. PARKER Chairman. Mathematics Science Language Science 7 MISS MARCIA PINKHAM MRS. EDITH RANKIN MISS ANNE ROSYS Chairman. Business Education Coaching Business Education MISS EVELYN POLLARD Chaixman. Social Science MR. CHARLES STROM Mathematics MRS. MARY VALENTINE Physical Education MR. RICHARD SCHWATLOW MR. IOSEPH SHANAHAN English Librarian MR. EUGENE TYLER MR. ROBERT TWISS Social Science English i i-QI MRS. ELEANOR WILSON MR. LAURENCE WILSON MRS. MARIORIE WINDSOR English Science Chairman, English SENIOR YEAR Y L ss r 1 ' il I 1 jf , EDWARD BUDD MARIE NABEL BARBARA O'HARA SUSAN MURRAY President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer IUNIOR YEAR THOMAS CHARLES BEVERLY TASKO President Vice-President SOPHOMORE YEAR 111 if - 'Ii 57 K' EDWARD BUDD EDWARD HAYES IANICE GRANT President Vice-President Secretary HOPE KEELER Treasurer IUNE BELL Treasurer Harold Carter ....... Beverly Tasko ........ Iohn O'Brien ........ Iune Bell ................ Ianice Grant ........... Lois Feigenbaum ...... Ioan Aitken ............. Ronald Gagosz .......... Ioan Franckurn .......... Shirley Hallisey ........ A. Rae Colson ........ Photography Editor ..........Editor-in-Chief ......Assistant Editor .......Business Editor .......Personal Editor ..............C1ub Editor .......Girls' Sports Editor ....... Boys' Sports Editor Constance Yeomans ...... ................. A rt Editor ......... Literary Editor .........Typing Editor .....Faculty Adviser ELM EDITORS - '- N X X ., --I .y ELM STAFF 6 First Row: E. Sage, I. Perkins, P. Mellen, B. Ruglio, P. O'Connor, S. Murray. M. Nabel, B. O'Hara, H. Keeler. Second Row: R. Colson. Faculty Adviser, A. Gemme, T. Pykosz. P. Steege, T. Gworelc, E. Budd. I. Anderson, B. Wallace, P. Haynes, I. Bent. Third Row: W. Mahoney. D. Bittner, A. Schumann. Not in picture: R. Carpenter. P. Giontriddo. VTHE LINE up X ROBERT CHARLES ADAMS One of our taller seniors. Buck ls a familiar sight in the corri- dors of W. H. S. An able. willing. and welcome addition to any conversation, he is always ready with a friendly qulp. Fun to be with, he ls sure to make as many friends later on as he has here at school. IAMES WELLES ANDERSON, IR. Where there's Jimmy , there's a grin and a good word. He ls one of our future farmers. but ls as much at home under the hoop as on the farm. His ami- able nature and willingness to laugh and enjoy life find him a close friend to many. Ilm plans to attend agricultural college. Class Soccer 1. 2, 3. 4: Class Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3: Varsity Basketball 3: Fire Squad 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4: Elm Staff 4: Recreational Coun- cll 3, 4. GEORGE DELMAR BARKER George's friendly ways and ready smile have made him one of our most well-liked seniors. Consclentious and capable, he is respected by all of the many who know him. A good student, he plans to enter college in the fall. Class Basketball 2: Varsity Bas- ketball 3: Class Soccer 4: Senlor Plays 4: Traffic Squad 4. FRANCES TERESA BAUM Attractive? Sophisticated? 'l'hat's Franny , Her smooth. neat hair ls the envy of all of us. She ls quite reserved tn school. but out- slde of school-Watch Outl With her fine sense of responsibility. she ls sure to go far in her chosen field. Debating Club 1: Girls Glee Club 3: Elm Leaves Staff 3: Senlor Plays 4. JOAN AITKEN Ioanie ls a nice kid with a happy-go-lucky disposition. Her friendly smile is usually accom- panied by a little wink. Her con- siderate ways will assure her :gccess at U-Conn. next Septem- r. Choir 2. 3. 4: Senior Play Staff 4: Elm Staff 4: Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3. 4: Operetta 2: Art Club 4. EAN LOUISE BALFOUR lean has won many friends since she came to W.H.S. with her friendly and pleasing manner. Above everything else, lean loves to read and write. Getting up in the morning seems to be her hardest task. lean plans to become a legal semetary after graduation. We know she'll be very successful. Business Club 3: Elm Leaves 4: Senior Play Staff 4. MARGARET ANNE BARRY May is really a package of joy which consists of a gift of considerate ways in a box of understanding. wrapped quietly with friendliness, and tied with a pert ready smile. With these ways. how can she help but succeed at business college. May you have lots of success, May. Dramatic Club 3: Choir 4: Glee Club 4: Senlor Plays Staff 4. JUNE A. BELL Iune, one of the class' most efficient and enthusiastic work- ers. Her dependability. sweet personality and charming dlm- pled smile have made her one of our most popular classmates. Iune plans to go to New Britain Teacher's College. She ls bound to'go far with her charming man- ner and scholastic ability. Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4: Elm Staff 4: Senior Plays 4: Elm Leaves 3, 4: Iunlor Prom Queen 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Fresh- man Reception Chairman 4: Rec- reational Council 3, 4: Girls' Sports 1. 2. 3. 4: Badminton 2: Youth Gov't Day 3: Bank Teller 4: Leaders' Club 3: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Business Club 3: Pa- rade of Youth Cones. 4: Class Treas. 2: Student Council 2: Traf- fic Squad 4. DONALD OAKLEY BENEDICT To those who know him. Ben is one of those fortunate persons who never seems to have a care in the world. He usually has a happy word for everybody and is noted for his smile. Ben is a ltttle undecided about his future but whether he enters the busi- ness world. joins the Navy, or attends college. we know he'll get by with his pleasant char- deter. Track 3. DONALD BITTNHR Bitt is known for his sharp wit. smart clothes. and weakness lor blondes. His clever humor has brightened our classrooms' and halls during our high school years. Bitt also has a serious side. He assumes responsibility and works conscientiously. His hard work and keen sense of humor will carry him far in any field he chooses. Class Soccer 1, 2, 3: Class Bas- ketball 2, 3: Varsity Baseball 2, 3. 4: Nutmeg Boys State 3: Elm Staff 4. GEORGE WINTI-l'ROP BHAGDON. IH- One of the -lfveliest and most congenial fellows in our class. George excels on the track as well as in the classroom. His classmates of '51 will always re- call his pleasant personality and jovial manner and we're sure he'll make good in his career as a dairy farmer. Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Soccer Manager 2: Light Technician 3, 4: Movie Projectionists Club 2. 3. 4: Senior Play Staff: Elm Leaves 2, 3: Traf- fic Squad 4: Fire Squad 3, 4: Iunior Prom 3: Freshman Recep- tion 4. LOIS ALICE BRON SON possesses a warm and friendly personality. She always has a smile for everyone and ls a natural for making new friends. Lo is noted for her jovial nature, and with her ways. she's sure to succeed in the business world. Girls Sports l. 2: Senior Plays Staff 4. IUDITHANN RENT She's cute, she's witty, she's full of fun. That's Iudy ! Her re- marks in Democracy will be re- membered by everyone, and she is always seen trying to gulp down her last cookie before this class. Her carefree ways will carry her far. Glee Club l: Operetta 1: Dra- matic Club 2. 3: Girl's Sports 4: Elm Staff 4: Foreign Policy Club 4. CHARLES BOSSIDY Boss has started and has gone all the way ever since he entered the halls of W.H.S. His quiet manner. which is ca- pable of bounding joy. never lacking in sportsmanship and al- ways playing for the good of the game, have won him a place in our hearts which will be secure as long as anyone plays ball. After graduation Boss plans to attend Morse or Hillyer Business College. Class Soccer 1, 2, 3. 4: Class Basketball 1. 3. 4: Student Coun- cll 1, 2. 3: Varsity Basketball 2: Varsity Baseball 2. 3. 4: Sopho- more Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Letterman's Club 3. MURIEL LOUISE BRAINARD There is something about Merle that demands the respect of her classmates. Maybe it is her pleas- ant smile, her willingness to help or her quiet manners. All these wonderful traits should help her to get far in the business world. Elm Leaves Staff: Senior Play Staff 4: Business Club. ARTHUR FREDERICK BROOKS Kinetic energy has nothing on Artie when he demonstrates his natural ability in the field of gymnastics or on the track. Not only does he demonstrate his skill in this manner. but when he sets out to do something it usually is accomplished in a satisfactory way. We know he will do well in his forestry or conservation training. Track 2. 3: Choir 2, 3: Tumbling Club 2: All State 3: Boy's State 3. EDWARD BUDD Proudly presenting our versatile president, Budd. We cannot praise too highly his abilities as a leader, athlete and scholar. Ed's ability to stimulate and keep alive a fast-moving, cheerful and witty conversation along with his self-discipline. loyalty and driving ambition have won him the most coveted of praises and popularity. These same attributes are sure to bring him success in whatever he does. Class Soccer 1: Class Basketball 1: Athletic Council 1, 3, 4: Stu- dent Council 1. 3. 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Class President 2, 4: Boy's State 2: Varsity Soc- cer 2, 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 2. 3, 4: Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4: Traffic Squad 2, 3. 4: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't Day 3: Senior Plays 4: Elm Staff 4: Na- tional Honor Society 3. 4. ALICE IRENE BUTLER Lolly is a fun-loving character with a cute, coy smile. She has a friendly nature and an always- ready blush. Alice plans to go to the Willimantic State Teachers College and we know she'll do well there. Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 1, 2, 4: Operetta 2: French Club 2: Senior Play Staff 4: Class Soccer 1: Dramatic Club 2: Music Assist- ant 1: Swimming 2. 4: Foreign Policy Association 4. RICHARD CLARK CARPENTER Mix good cheer, sportsmanship. intelligence, and wit. and you've got Dick. Always calm. always sincere. and never angry, you can count on Dick for a helping hand and a willing spirit. Good luck, Iudge . on your career as a draftsman. Sophomore Hop Comm. Z: Youth Gov't Day 3: Freshman Recep' tion Comm. 4: Fire Squad 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4: Senior Plays 4: Elm Staff 4: Graduation Usher 3. THERESA FRANCES CARUSO Terry is the right hand man at station WCCC. You never see her without a smile on her face and her shorthand notebook in front of her. Her jovial manner and ambitious personality will surely help her in her chosen field of radio. Glee Club 1: Cheerleader 1: Dance Committee 1: Operetta 1: Dramatic Club 2: Choir 2: Class Basketball Z: Operetta Z: Elm Leaves Staff 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Leaders Club 4. RAYMOND BURTON Ray is one ol the quieter mem- bers of our class, but neverthe- less, he is always ready to share a yum with anyone. Upon graduation, Ray intends going on to college. Class Soccer 3. WILLIAM PATRICK CAMPBELL Tex is one who will be remem- bered for his deep drawl as he spins one of his favorite yarns pertaining either to the farm or cars. At other times this lanky fellow will remain quiet and just take in all the goings on of the day. When he starts his trucking business, we'll all patronize it. HAROLD A. CARTER Some of the girls will certainly miss the well-groomed Bud . He is one who knows how to get around without beating about any bush. With his amiable per- sonality he will certainly get ahead at Connecticut Mutual In- surance Company where he plans to work. Choir 2. 3, 4: Youth Gov't Day 3: Elm Staff 4. THERESA ANN CHAMP Happy-go-lucky, without a care in the world-that's Theresa. A friendly manner and a good word for everyone make her well liked. Calm and not easily flustered, she gives her command over al- most every situation. Her warm personality and loyal friendship will carry her far towards suc- cess. Theresa plans to attend a Comptometer School. Glee Club 1: Student Ass't to Nurse 4: Business Club 3: Girls Sports 1: Senior Plays Staff 4. ARTHUR CLARKE Art will be remembered for his slow-moving, good-natured ways. His pleasing personality is envied by all. He participates in sports. does schoolwork. holds down a job. and still finds time to run a charity taxi. He is interested in mechanics and plans to go on in that field after graduation. Camera Club 2: Business Club 3: Varsity Basketball 3. 4: Boy's State 3: Varsity Soccer 4. MARGARET ETHEL COLLINS Peggy should have studied archeology, the way she studies that rock on her finger. Her cute ways and sense of humor will carry her far in whatever she undertakes. Cheer Leader l. RICHARD IOSEPH CORCORAN Dick is one of our quiet and reserved classmates. His friends know him to be a conscientious student and a likeable fellow. Dick plans to attend college and we know he will be success- ful in whatever field he chooses. Class Soccer 2. IRENE ANNE CUPER Coop is a person everyone likes to be with-good-natured. friendly, and always ready to help a friend. She is very lively and is usually seen talking and joking. She hopes to become a dancer in the future and it is a field for which she's well suited. Cheerleaders 1: Glee Club 1. 2: Usherette for Operetta 2: Senior Plays Staff 4. WINTHROP CODY A tall, cool glass of self-con!i- dence is Bucky , ready and able for anything, anytime. Behind a quiet. smiling face, is a quick wit and an honest heart. After gradu- ation he is headed for Cornell University. Senior Plays 4: Student Council 3: Orchestra 3. 4: Band 3: Na- tional Honor Society 4. IAMES ANTHONY CORCORAN Corky has the gift of a warm genial personality that lets you know he is there even when you can't see or hear him. Extremely quiet and easy-going. he never seems to get upset about any- thing. Corky plans to study auto- motives at the Ford Factory School. Senior Plays Staff 4: Class Soccer. IAMES ANTHONY COVEY lim , the loyal supporter of the Bronx Bombers. will not give one inch to anyone who slanders his beloved team. This carefree fel- low with his robust chuckle cer- tainly can't fall on the wrong side of the fence. With his merry ways. he's sure to make good at work or college. IEANETTE FRANCES DBPASQUALE Neat and efficient is our Ian . She is reserved and conscientious about her school work, but is always ready for a good laugh. Ieanette has gained many friends with her pleasing personality. She plans to enter secretarial school after graduation to become a medical secretary. Luck and success always, Ian. Student Council 2: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4: Business Club 3: Debat- ing Club 3: Elm Leaves 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. Y -qi- -it STELLA MARIAN DIACHHWKO Easy to get along with, a pleas- ing smile, and a ready laugh- that's Stel . With a helping hand and a friendly word for everyone, she has acquired many friends. We wish you the best of luck ln training at the Hartford Hospital. Stel! Dramatic Club 1, 2: Senior Play Staff 4: Recreational Council 3: Debating Club 3. DAVID MACLURE DOUGLASS Dave is a man who ls easy to get along with anytime. A hearty laugh and a ready hand make him a pal to many. He was one of those backstage, who helped make the Senior Plays a success. Dave plans to attend college after graduation. Senior Plays Staff 4: Class Soc- cer 2. 3: Traffic Squad 4: Fire Squad 3. 4. DENNY LANE ELTON Den arrived here in his iunlor year, quiet and unassuming. But just start talking about skiing or horseback riding and you'll find him lots of fun and raring to go. He also likes drawing and would like to attend art school after graduation. We wish you loads of luck, Den. Tennis 3, 4: Class Soccer 4. GORDON FARR Gordy is a walking example of the old axiom that good things come in small packages. Fun-loving, with sharp wit and an amiable smile, he is well- liked by everyone. A fine ath- lete. he captained the baseball team as a junior. Gordy plans to enter the service after graduating. Student Council 2: Varsity Base- ball 2, 3. 4: Class Basketball 3: Class Soccer 3: Varsity Soccer 4. IEANNE CAROLE DICKINSON Ieannie , our gal with the care- free, fun-loving nature is noted for her unique sayings and comical facial expressions! Her love for children and pleasing manner with them will assure her success in the field of Child Care. Recreational Council 4: Girl's Sports l, 2, 3, 4. IOHN S. DULANEY Who could forget lack with all those wonderful little characteris- tics, his wit, sharp as a rasor, ready with those friendly quips and comebacks at the drop of a hat, his mischievous antics and marvelous sense of humor, and. last. but not least, his impish grin. All these go into his per- sonality and make him fun to be with. A good guy and a true friend, lack won't soon be forgotten by the class of '5l. Class Soccer 1. 2, 3, 4: Class Bas- ketball 1, 2: Varsity Basketball 3. 4: Varsity Baseball 3, 4: Boy's State 3: Student Council 4: Traf- fic Squad 4. GLADYS BNO A daughter of the gods, dl- vinely tall - Gladys is always ready for some fun with those raised eyebrows and a mis- chievous twinkle in her eyes! And please. if you chance to meet her ten years from now, don't say, My, how you've grown! Business Club 3: Dramatic Club 3: Girl's State 3: Iunior Prom Committee 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Girl's Sports 3, 4. LOIS ANN I-'EIGENBAUM Lois ls calm, quiet and re- served with a friendly smile for all. With her outstanding scholas- tic ability and her fondness for a good time, she will make a great contribution to the teaching profession. Willimantic Teachers College is making a good gain. Latin Club 1: Dramatic Club 1, 4: Elm Leaves 2, 3, 4: National Honor Society 3, 4: Elm Staff 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Foreign Policy Club 4. DAVID WILLIAM FITZGERALD During our Iunior year, Fitzy , a tall and amiable guy came into sight. He came from Roslin- dale High in Boston and brought plenty of good humor with him. Now he is a familiar sight in the halls of W.H.S. Fitzy plans to attend Trade School or Auto- mobile school. Senior Plays Staff 4. CAROL E. FONTAINE Blue were her eyes as the fairy- flax . . . Carol , neat as a pin, is quiet in appearance, but underneath lies a warm friendly nature with a sparkling sense of humor. She plans to enter the business field after graduation and we all wish her lots of success and happiness. Girl's Sports 1, 2, 3. 4: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Business Club 3: Senior Plays 4: Leader's Club 3: Rec- reation Council 4: Ring Commit- tee 2. ROBERT IAMES FRANKLIN Here we have the struggling stu- dent, I-Iotrod - struggling into school in the morning, struggling through the day, and then strug- gling to keep his hotrod on the road thereafter. Seriously though. in the short time Bob has been with us, he has proved a likeable, intelligent, and fun- loving classmate. He wants to attend college after graduation. or else join the United States Marines. RICHARD HAROLD FRISK The Vikings' Lief Erickson could well be represented in this light- haired, handsome Swede as one is able to see when Dick makes an appearance anywhere. With his outstanding, fresh na- turalness, he truly portrays the typical American youth. Whether he enters some branch of the service or goes into forestry training, he's sure to make a great addition to it. Choir 3, 4: All State Choir 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4: Basketball 1: Baccalaureate Usher 3. IOAN MARIE FRANCKUM Ioan is a quiet. sincere, and conscientious student. Her main interests are centered chiefly around music. Ioan's neat ap- pearance and fine sense of humor have -made her many friends. After graduation. loan plans to enter nursing, and we all wish her the best of luck. Glee Club l. 2: Elm Leaves 2, 3, 4: Operetta 2: Dramatic Club 2: Choir 3. 4: Student Council 3: National Honor Society 4: Senior Plays 4: Elm Staff 4. ROBERT I-'ONTAINE Bob is as easy going as they come, and never seems to get ruffled about anything. He is calm. modest, and quiet, but has a sharp wit which shows up at just the right times. Bob plans to enter trade school in the fall. Class Soccer 3: Class Basket- ball 3. V BERYL A. FRAZEE A charming blush. a sweet face, and a crown of beautiful red hair--that's Beryl. Her quiet and modest manner and her friendli- ness have made her one of our well liked- classmates. Beryl's pleasing manner and cheerful disposition will carry her far in her chosen vocation as a practi- cal nurse. Glee Club 1: Business Club 3: Leaders Club 3: Dramatic Club 2: Senior Play Staff 4: Nurses As- sistant 3, 4. RONALD M. GAGOSZ Moe has walked through these years with malice toward none and has successfully put forth the hand of friendship as well as excelling in the art of both the scholar and the shot putter. Those A's came as easy as those smiles, and we are sure his un- assuming nature will carry him far. Good luck in college, Moe ! Varsity Track 1, 3. 4: Class Soc- cer l, 2, 4: Class Basketball 2. 3. 4: Nutmeg Boy's State 3: Traf- fic Squad 4: National Honor So- ciety 4: Elm Staff 4. EDWARD GAINTY Ginny , another tall member of our class, is known for his ability on the soccer, field. Hls mischiev- ousness keeps everyone awake on those dreary days. A good sport, a swell guy to know, and good natured, that's Ed. He plans to attend Trade School after grad- uation. Varsity Soccer 3. 4: Varsity Club: Class Soccer 1, 2: Class Basket- ball l. ALICE RUTH GEMME There is always a smile. a good word. and a new joke when Al 's around. The class of '51 know.: she will make as much of a favorable impression on her boss when she is a secretary as she has on us at W.H.S. Home Ec. Club 1: Elm Leaves 4: Senior Plays 4: Make-up Club 4. IAMES GLYNN A guy for the gals is Iimmie . He always dresses with care and has that neat and orderly air about him that leads to success. Everyone who meets him ls greeted with a very warm, win- ning smile and a cheery word. Because of his striking appear- ance and outstanding friendli- ness. the world is sure to be good to him. Lots of luck tn the future, Iimmle. IANICE G. GRANT Ian , with her dignified but friendly and sincere manner, is welcome in any group. Her helpfulness tn school activities. plus her high scholastic ability make her one of our outstanding classmates. We wish her the best of luck ln a teaching career. Girls Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Swimming 2. 3: Badminton 2: Student Council 1, 2: Recreation Council 3, 4: Dramatic Club 2. 3: Busi- ness Club 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Bank Teller 4: Cheerleaders 3. 4: Class Sec. 2: Ir. Prom Comm. 3: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Choir 4: Elm Leaves 2. 3: Elm Staff 4: Leaders Club 3: Youth Gov't Day 3: National Honor Society 4. IOAN CAROLINE GALOVICH Ioan is a friendly and cheerful classmate who ls always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She can usually be found either talking or reading about airplanes. Because of this and the fact that she is fond of traveling. Ioan is sure to do well inthefutureasanalrline hostess. Operetta 1: Home Economics Club 1: Glee Club 3. PAUL I. GIONPRIDDO Ambitious. conscientious, hard- working-that's Paul . Never wasting a moment, he always finishes what he starts. '1'hat's why we know he will succeed in the field he has chosen- business administration. Foreign Policy 2. 4: Debating Club 3, 4: Dramatic Club 2: Elm Leaves 4: Elm Staff 4: Traffic Squad 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: National Honor Society 3. 4. CAROLYN GOODELI. Personality plus and the motto you're only young once . that's Her vitality and engag- ing manner have gained her much popularity. But don't let this happy-go-lucky attitude fool you. Carr is very often quiet and serious. Neatness, enthusiasm and loyalty are her other at- tributes. Good luck in the busi- ness world, Carr. Soccer 3: Basketball 2: Senior Plays Staff 4. LEONA COOK GRISWOLD Gris is one of our more re- served students. She is very quiet and shy in school, but always ready to help a friend. And did you know? - Grts is very fond of children. Noted for her natural and considerate ways. she is sure to make good in the field of child care. Glee Club l, 4. THOMAS GWOREI 'l'om's natural. friendly. and sincere manner has made him our most popular student. His scholastic work. athletic abil- ity. and leadership have been matched by few- He has cap- tained our basketball team to many victories. Seldom do we see so many fine characteristics in one person as we find In Tom. Wherever we find him next year we know that Tom will be get- ting things done in the right way ln his own easy deliberate man- ner. Class Soccer 1. 2. 3: Class Bas- ketball 1: Prom King 3: Varsity Basketball 2. 3. 4: Student Coun- cil 2: Boys State 2: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Traffic Squad 2. 3, 4: Class Pres. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Freshman Reception 4: Senior Plays 4: Elm Staff 4: Cap and Gown Comm. 4: Athletic Coun- cil 4. PRISCILLA ANNE HAYNES Pris will forever come to mind as a bundle of charm and per- sonality. Her ready jokes and striking smile have always brought a chuckle to the lips of her classmates. We know that she will become a success in her career as a dental hygienist. Cheerleader l: Student Council 1. 2: Glee Club 1: Pres. of Class 1: Operetta 1. 2: Choir 2. 3: Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4: Elm Leaves Staff 3: Swimming 3: Elm Staff 4: Foreign Policy Club 4. IRENE THERESA HYLAND Mickey seems to be shy. but once opened up she is very talkative and always ready for a joke. Also she is very gener- ous with her classmates and is always ready to give a helping hand. Good luck, Mickey. in your future of office work. Operetta 1: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Glee Club 3. HOPE XEELER Learn the sweet magic of a cheerful face. Hopper always has a smile for everyone. Her modesty. charming manner. and her concern for others endear her to all who know her. Her co- operativeness and fun-loving na- ture plus her scholastic ability will carry her far in this world. Hope plans to further her educa- tion at the University of Ver- mont. Success to you always. Hopper . Girls Sports 1, Z. 3. 4: Latin Club 1: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Youth Gov't Day 3: Iunior Prom 3: Class Treasurer 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Traffic Squad 4: Leaders Club 3. 4: Recreational Council 4: Elm Staff 4. SHIRLEY ANNE HALLISEY Usually seen with a smile in her big Irish eyes and always ready for a laugh to cheer others ls our Shirl . Her natural and cheerful manner has gained many friends. If the future brings nothing but a ranch and horses Shirl will be happy. Her efficiency and ability to get along with people will bring her success in the business world. Business Club 2: Badminton 2: Swimming 2. 3: Girls Sports 2. 3. 4: Bank Teller 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Elm Staff 4. GLORIA MAE HOWESON A sweet face set in a frame of shining. golden hair - Glo is pleasant and friendly to us all in her own manner. With her agreeable ways, we are sure that she will find happiness in anything that she undertakes. Dramatic Club 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Girl's Sports 1, 2: Glee Club 2. RAYMOND JOSEPH KALBER He who speaks the least sees the most, may well be attributed to quiet. nonchalant Ray . He's silent rnost of the time. but he usually comes through with the right answer when in the class- room or just in a friendly chat. Ray. noted for bis all around steadiness. is sure to do well in whatever he undertakes. Nutmeg Boy's State 3: Traffic Squad 4. BARBARA IEAN KELLOGG Barb is sweet and quiet with a hidden flair for fun. She's a cute kid- noted for her artistic ability. After graduation she is going to train to be a nurse. Best of everything. Barb! Elm Leaves Staff 3: Tennis l: Senior Play Staff 4. . EMERSON KELLOG Emerson .ls a tall, quiet, and amiable fellow, always ready to stop and talk . With his sincere and attentive manner, we are sure he will be a success ln any- thing he attempts. Class Soccer 1. 2: Track l. FRANCIS S. LaCAVA Quiet, honest, sincere. that's Frank . He ls respected by all and he deserves ot be, for he is a boy with strong character and a desire to do what is right. His few words are words of wisdom and good will. Good luck, Frank , in your carpentry work. Student Council 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. EBNA IOAN LITTLE lf you're looking for an argument, Ioanle will oblige you. She al- ways has something to say about any controversial question. How- ever. she is one of the friendliest girls in the class. Her qualities of leadership will bring her right up to the top. Dramatic Club Z: Girls Sports 2. 3. 4: Ir. Prom Comm. 3: Student Council 3, 4: Girls Glee Club 3, 4: Debating Club 4: Traffic Squad 4: Senior Plays 4: Girls Leaders Club 4. LORRAINE BEVERLY MAIRSON Rainy ls a lively girl who's always ready for a good time and lots of laughs. Her friends will always be close ones, be- cause she treats them so well. Cooking and collecting recipes are her two most interesting pastimes. We wish Rainy luck in whatever she undertakes. Girls Sports 1, 2. 3, 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Leader's Club 3. 4. N IOHN LOUIS KING Wahoo's War Whoop along with his feats in three sports, his car, his cheerful and lively man- ner, and his hundred-and-one mischievous ideas will be re- membered by all in our class. Whether or not he succeeds in convincing everyone he meets that he is a full-blooded Ameri- can Indian, we don't know. but we are sure he will make many new friends and find success. Class Team Soccer 1. 2: Class Team Basketball 1: Varsity Track 1: Varsity Soccer 3, 4: Varsity Baseball 3, 4: Varsity Basket- ball 2, 3, 4: Ring Committee 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Varsity Club 3, 4. NOEL WILSON LAYMAN Noel is a practical, fun-loving, sort of fellow. His pleasant grin and sharp wit identify him wherever he goes. He ls one of our mathemagicians and shows he is very sure of himself at all times. Noel will surely have little to worry about in college. Senior Plays Staff 4. WILLIAM S. MAHONEY Whether it be art or music. Bill can be counted on to do a great job, for he is a boy of many talents. Whenever the crowd sees a piano. they say. Where's Bill? Good luck in college, Bill, and thanks for all you've dons for W.H.S. Elm Leaves 2, 3: National Honor Society 3, 4: Fire Squad 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4: Tennis 3, 4: Student Council 1: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Elm Staff 4. ROBERT ALLEN MARINO Italy cries. Give him to Ireland. as Hank flies into one of his intermittent fiery tempers which produces some of the most droll actions and iacetious remarks ever witnessed in or out of W.H.S. Not only known forhls comic and unpredicted wise cracks, but also for his natural power with his dark, husky phy- sique as he performs on the ath- letic field. Class Basketball 3: Varsity Base- ball 3: Varsity Soccer 4. BARBARA McGII.L Bobbie is just a package full of joy. She is constantly seen bounding around radiating her happiness. Her inexhaustible vigor and vitality plus her well- known musical abilities will be remembered by all of us. Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Choir 2. 3, 4: Operetta 2: Dramatic Club 2: All State 3, 4: Senior Plays 4. PATRICIA RUTH MELLEN From her pen floweth words of beauty. Pat is the writer of the class and is known for her swell job as editor of the Elm Leaves in her junior year. Not only good at writing, she achieves high marks in her other subjects. also, and was one of the first students at W.H.S. to be inducted into the National Honor Society. With this behind her, she is sure to be a success at college. Latin Club 1: Girl's Sports l, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Foreign Policy 2, 4: National Honor Society 3, 4: Elm Leaves 3, 4: St! .dent Council 3: Ski Club 3: Elm Staff 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Recreational Council 4. IANE ANN MILLMAN Ianie is quiet, but only during classes. After school she really goes all out for fun. She always has a friendly greeting for her friends. Ianie wants to work in an insurance company. and we wish her lots of success. Glee Club 1. WILLIAM CHURCHILL MORRIS Iug is very quiet in school, but his friends testify that he is really the life of the party, and takes his part in life very seriously. We are sure he will make out well in the future with his very admirable trait of such sincerity of purpose. Class Soccer. 1-dh gt, BARBARA IOAN MCKEON Bobbie is one of the quietest members in our class-that is, quiet at school. We hear from the outside world that she is quite a different person after school hours. After graduation Bobbie wants to become a mem- ber of the business world. Glee Club l. DONALD MICHAEL MESSINA Don , with his mastery of the keyboard, won't soon be forgot- ten hy the Class of '51, He has a warm, likeable disposition, and is a true friend. He plans to enter the University of Connecti- cut in the fall, and to go on into pharmacy. Orchestra 3: Choir 3, 4-. IOSEPH WILLIAM MOORE Ice is tall and blond and could very well represent the quiet, easy-going, well-reserved type. Yet as one really gets to know him, he will find Ioe on the ball and headed in the right direction. His ways will certainly grant him success in junior col- lege where he plans to take up joumalism. Traffic Squad 4. SUSAN MAY MURRAY Sue , a dominant personality known to all. Our attractive, freckled faced classmate is sure to go for in her chosen field with her wide range of interests. apt- ness at conversation and her ability to make friends. Sue's versatile personality enables her to cope with any situation. Her interests lie in books, sports and traveling. Best of luck, Sue, in your chosen profession. Latin Club 1: Dramatic Club l, 2: Girls Sports 1, 2, 3. 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Youth Gov't Day 3: Senior Plays 4: Recreational Council 4: Elm Staff 4: Class Treas. 4: Choir 4: Elm Leaves 2. 3, 4. IOHN WILLIAM MOSELEY Looking for a swell guy? You can always find Chubby down at the drug store flashing his ever-present smlle. His pleasant personality will keep him flying high in the Air Force. Good luck. Iohnnyl Class Soccer 4: Choir 4. MARIE CHARLOTTE NABEL Roe , a live wire from the word Gol We always find her talking great guns ln her friendly, in- fectious manner. Some lucky children will be in for a treat when Marie completes her teach- er's training at Wlllimantic State Teacher's College. Girls' Sports l, 2, 3, 4: Class Vice-Pres. 4: Iunior Marshal 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Elm Staff 4: Recreational Council 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2: Traffic Squad 4: Choir 4. MERVA DOROTHY NEURATH Merv always has a smile and a witty remark for everyone. She ls attractive with a carefree at- titude, and her cheerfulness has made many friends at W.H.S. She plans to attend the Connec- tlcut Institute of Hairdressing next September. Choir 2: Glee Club 2. IOHN DALE O'BRIEN The right combination of good humor and sincerity makes O.B. just about tops. Dale possesses a wealth of just ordi- nary common sense. and is al- ways ready to do as well as to say . He has proved a ready and willing friend to all. With his skill at reasoning things out, lt's a safe bet that Dale will be a success at Trinity and finally. medical school. Student Council 2: Elm Leaves 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Recrea- tional Council 3, 4: Senior Plays 4: Elm Staff 4: Freshman Recep- tion Comm. 4: Foreign Policy Association 4: Dramatic Club 4: Graduation Usher 3: Boys' State 2: Slide Rule Club. RICHARD MOSELEY Dick is a hard worker. Whe- ther it be studies. his afternoon job, or school activities, he does his best. With pencil behind his ear, a big grin, and his hair in his eyes, he is a big addition to any gathering. Glee Club 1. 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Class Soccer 3, 4: Freshman Re- ception Comm. 4. BRUCE ARNOLD NELSON Fish is one of our students who gets ahead by working hard and saying little. He has spent many of his valuable study hours run- ning the movie projector. Bruce plans to enter the University of Connecticut next year. Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Senior Plays Staff 4. DONALD E. NOREN Though Duck is slightly on the quiet side. he manages to keep many a conversation alive. He is one of our better draftsmen and hopes to make use of the knowl- edge of building by following the carpentry trade. Class Soccer 2. 3. PATRICIA I.. 0'CONNOR Laugh and the world laughs with you. Patty's infectious laughter, friendly manner, and ability to entertain us with a joke or humorous demonstration make her welcome in any group. We all know Pat for her dancing ability. She plans to continue her studies and dancing in New York. All the luck in the world. Pat, in the field of dancing. Girls' Sports 1. 2. 3. 4: Student Council 1. 4: Latin Club 1: Dra- matic Club 2. 3: Leaders Gab 3, 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Freshman Reception Comm. 4: Cheerleaders 1. 2, 3. 4: Business Club 3: Elm Staff 4: Baccalaureate Usher 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Recreational Council 4: Badminton 2. BARBARA ELIZABI-Tl'H 0'HAllA Here is the girl who really pos- sesses it . Barb has every- thing from a keen judgment and athletic ability to a neat figure and a personality that's just tops. In addition, she has a natural knack for leadership, coopera- tiveness, and friendliness. With all these fine characteristics plus her ability to get along with all kinds of people, success. bliss. and prosperity will always be hers. Girl's Sports 1, 2, 3. 4: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Cheerleaders 3, 4: Leader's Club 3, 4: Recreation Councll 4: Traffic Squad 4: Class Sec. 4: Elm Staff 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. IANET ELAINE PAPINEAU Ian -a neat and attractive ap- pearance plus a fun-loving na- ture compose one of our nicest students from Rocky Hill. Ian is well noted for her witty remarks and cute jokes. Her unassuming manner and happy-go-lucky ways will carry her far. Ian plans to further her singing career or en- ter the world of business. Cheerleaders 1: Glee Club 1: Operetta 1: Usher for Mikado 2: Glee Club 2: Senior Plays Staff 4. IOAN EVELYN PERKINS Cute. friendly, and with a pleas- ant smile for everyone is our Perky . Perky enjoys music. horseback riding and sports of all kinds. We will always re- member her performance as 'l'exie in the Senior Plays. With her winning ways and personal- ity. Perky will make the ideal grammar school teacher. Best of luck at TCC. Glee Club l, 2. 4: Choir 2, 3, 4: French Club 2: Dramatic Club 2: Girls Sports 2, 3, 4: Operetta 2: All-State 4: Elm Staff 4. IAMES PETER POOLE lim , one of a long line of Pooles'. finds himself to be right at home in any kind of play acting , and has made many friends through his ambitious at- titude. We are sure that Iim's ability to take hold of any situa- tion will guide him to high honors in college. Senior Plays 4: Class Soccer 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Music 1, 2. 3. - I I ,XV if IULIA PAPARELLA It's easy to tell Iulie's pet peeve-people who haven't a sense of humor. Her pet like ls dogs. Everyone knows her for her readiness to help others. Be- cause of this, and her happy-go- lucky ways, we know Iulie will make a fine nurse at Hartford Hospital. Glee Club l, 2: Choir 2. GERALD NICHOLAS PAWLICH Never was there one time when Ierry ever gave the teachers any realtrouble. How could he. with his cheerful mannerism and ways! When anyone came ln contact with him, they seemed quickly to realize that here was a Good Ice . We wish him lots of luck in his carpentry trade or in the Navy. Class Basketball 2: Class Base- ball 2: Class Soccer 2: Traffic Squad 4. MURIEL FRANCES PLUCXER Oh darn! 'I'hat's Merle just striking another wrong key in typing. She is a very friendly member of the class of '51 and her thoughtful ways will long be remembered by many of us. We're sure Merle will be the wit of the office with her jovial manners. Cheerleader 1: School Paper Staff l. ALDO V. PHARIO Aldo came to us from the little Italian town of Aosta. at the base of the French Alps, where he served in the Anti-Fascist resis- tance movement during the war. Aldo must have grown up skiing on Alpine slopes, for he is our outstanding skiier, by far. Here is also a man well versed in scholastic knowledge who, we are sure, will easily succeed. Best of luck in engineering school, Aldo. Ski Club 3, 4: Business Club 2. THEODORE F. PYKOSZ. IR. 'l'ed is the boy from the great metropolis of Rocky Hill. When he laughs everyone laughs with htm. When he speaks everyone listens. A good athlete, a good sport. a brilliant student. and a friend that is a treasure. Ted will always be a source of cheer. Class Basketball 3, 4: Elm Staff 4: Cap and Gown Committee 4: Youth Gov't 3: Student Council 1: Baseball 1: Basketball 1. IUDY BROOKS RICHARDS Iudy is usually very quiet and dignified but always ready for a good laugh. She has gained many friends by her easy ways. and her ambitious attltude will make her a fine teacher. Lots of luck, Iudy, at Teachers College. Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Choir 2, 3, 4: Senior Plays 4: Swimming Team 3, 4: Soccer 1. 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3: Leaders Club 3. 4. NANCY RAE RILEY Nan has been one of our smartest and wittlest students. She always has a keen remark for any situation and a good word for all of her classmates. She can only be described as a wonderful girl with a sparkling personality. We wish you all the luck in the future in your career at college. Nan. Glee Club 2. 3: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3: French Club 2. 3: Operetta 2. 3: Baccalaureate 2: Class Will 1: Graduation Play 1: Choir 3: Foreign Policy Associa- tion 4. MERICO M. RUGGIERO Rick's quiet and unassuming manner has made him one of our most well-liked classmates. Warm and friendly, and forever flashing his winning smile. Rick is everybody's friend. With a taste for clothes, his neatness and appearance are faultless. Class Soccer 1. 2. 3, 4: Class Basketball 3:' Ir. Prom Commit- tee 3. CHARLES WESLEY REDFIELD Charlie's easy-going ways, his smile. red hair and quick wit have won him many friends in the short year he has been at W.l-I.S. Always a hard worker and a fine student, we know Charlie will succeed in whatever field he chooses. Freshman Reception Committee 4: Student Council 4. THERESA G. RICH! Small and neat with a pleasing personality. always ready with a winning smile. that's Tre . She plans to go to secretarial school and we know that be- cause of her conscientious ways she will go far in the business world. Girls Sports 1. 3: Recreational Council 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Business Club 3: Dramatic Club 2, 4. ROBERT OKLEY RUGAR Bob's friendly smile and pleas- ant nature will be missed by all of us next year. His artistic abil- ity has brightened the halls of W.I-l.S. with posters. Pew of us have worked harder than Bob. He has maintained a high scho- lastic average in addition to working at the First National for three years. Bob plans to attend college next year. Class Soccer 1: Ir. Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Student Coun- cil 3. 4: Elm Leaves 4: Traffic Squad 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. BARBARA ANN RUGLIO On the soccer field. on the bas- ketball court, or on the baseball diamond, Bubbles excels. We' all know her for her outstanding ability in athletics. Her other ln- terests lie chiefly in books. dogs and children. Barb's amiable per- sonality and spontaneous laugh have gained her many true friends. Cap and Gown Comm. 4: Dra- matic Club 1, 2: Business Club 3: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Bank Teller 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Badminton 2: Girls Sports 1. 2, 3. 4: Youth Gov't Day 3: Swimming 2, 3. ELAINE RHODA SAGE Elaine's quiet and dignified manner fools many people for she is really full of fun and pos- sesses an unusual sense of humor. Elaine's friendly. easy- going manner and ready wit have gained her many friends at W.H.S. Elaine plans to fur- ther her study of art at Syracuse University. We all wish her the best of luck for success. Art Club 1, 4: Glee Club 2: Choir 1, 3, 4: Orchestra 3, 4: Band 3: Freshman lnterhigh Choir 4: Operetta 2: Senior Plays Staff 4: Nat'1 Honor Society 4: Elm Staff 4. EDITH LYNETTE SCHILKE Witty, mischievous, and always on the go-that's Lynn . She loves roller skating and singing and hates having to be home at a definite curfew hour. In the future she plans to go to Hartford Secretarial School. Every success to a capable secretary. Glee Club 1. 2, 3: Choir 2: Op- eretta 2: Art Club 1. BETTY IEAN SHELDON One lively blonde bomb - that makes up Bessie . Her friendly smile and pleasing disposition make her a friend to everyone. Her cute and different ways of saying things will long be re- membered. Middlesex Hospital ought to be happy to have her train there. Girls' Sports 1. 2, 3, 4: Business Club 3: Badminton 2: Swimming 1. 2: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4: Girls Glee Club 3. 4: Leaders Club 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Recreation Council 4. DOROTHY I OYCE SMITH Ioycie is one of the hardest working girls in our class. She works after school, and, when- ever she can find a spare minute, goes out delivering eggs. We will always remember her for her natural ways. Lots of luck in the future. Ioycie. Cheerleader l: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Youth Gov't Day 3. NORMAN SCHAUSS Red is the kind of fellow you just can't help liking. He makes friends easily and always seems to have time to stop what he is doing and talk things over. Red is headed for trade school next year. We know that whatever he does he will have many friends. Class Basketball 3: Class Soccer 3. 4. ALAN ROBERT SCHUMANN Red's contagious laughter and his story-telling, complete with wild gestures and exaggerated incidents, have always bright- ened up- the halls of W.H.S. In another light we see Red as an organizer and determined worker on the Recreation Coun- cil, and a fine athlete in three major sports. His sense of humor is bound to bring him many friends and success. Senior Plays 4: Varsity Baseball 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 3. 4: Varsity Soccer 3, 4: Youth Gov't 3: Recreational Council 4: Elm Staff 4. BRUCE B. SKIFF The halls of W.H.S. won't be the same without Tooski's warm booming greetings. Easy to know, with a heart as big as himself, he has a host of friends. As almost anyone could have guessed, Tooski is going on into mechanics, and will study at the General Motors School in Flint, Michigan. Class Basketball 3, 4: Varsity Soccer 4. SHERMAN SMITH Sherm could well be called the old cowhand from Harris' Barn . His interest in farming, his cowboy boots. quick smile, and quiet ways are known to all. We wish you luck as a dairy farmer, Sherm. GAYETH ELLEN SPENCER Gay has galned many friends with her cheerful, easy going ways. A word of kindness toward others can always be expected from her, Gay's friendly smile will always be remembered by her classmates and will help her as a receptionist after graduation. Luck and success always, Gay. Business Club 3: Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 4: Foreign Policy Club 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. IEANETTE ANN SYLVESTER Little Iodine is known for her cheerful, friendly and mischiev- ous ways. She has brightened many a dark and dull day. Al- ways smiling, she greets every- one wlth a cheery Hi there! We know she will make friends wherever she goes. Youth Gov't 3: Traffic Squad 4: Girls Glee Club 3, 4: Girl Scouts 4: Girls State 3: Girls Leaders Club 4: Recreation Council 4: Student Council 3, 4. BEVERLY JOAN TASKO If there is one person of whom the Class of '51 can be genuinely proud, it's our 'Bev l Known. liked and admired by us all, she will long be remembered as the girl with the all-around person- allty. Not only does she excel ln her schoolwork, but Bev is an enthusiastic, helpful worker and friend to all. Our hats are off to you, Bev! May your life be filled with happiness and suc- cess. Student Council 1: Latin Club 1: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4: Girl's Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Foreign Policy Club 2: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Class Sec. 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Girl's State 3: Nat'l Honor Society 3. 4: Elm Editor 4: Recreational Coun- cil 4: Leader's Club 4. STEPHEN B. TYROL Take a wisecrack. easy-going ways, a love for good times. and mix well. Add a knack for teasing, garnish with a wide friendly smile, and there's Steve . Did you know Steve has a hobby of collecting fire- arms. Wlth his constant calm- ness, he's sure to make good ln the field of agriculture either at the University of Connecticut or Utah. Class Soccer. PETER OSTLIN STEEGE Pete is one of our most re- spected students. He has ex- celled in classrooms and extra- curricular activities. Sports are his main interest. His hard work, good nature, and loyalty have won him many friends. Pete plans to go on to college next year. Student Council 1, 3, 4: Sopho- more Hop Comm. 2: Varsity Basketball 2. 3, 4: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Elm Leaves 3: Youth Gov't 3: Freshman Reception Comm. 4: Traffic Squad 4: Ath- letic Council 4: Elm Staff 4. GEORGE 'IASILLO Tasil is well known by all for his cheerful nature, easy going attitude and delightful sense of humor. A good Little Sport, he keeps everyone in stitches . All these qualities add up to make a fellow who is a friend to all. Class Basketball 3, 4: Class Soc- cer 4. PATRICIA ANN THIBEN Petite and friendly-that's Pat . She's always smiling and is loads of fun. Ask her what she likes to do and quick as a flash she'll answer Dancing, I love it. Pat wants to make a career of' it after graduation and all that have seen her dance know she'll be a great success. Swimming 2, 3. 4: I.eader's Club 3. 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Girls Sports 4. MARSHALL BEACOM UMLAUF Calm, cool, and collected-that's Marsh , While the rest of us worry and argue about our prob- lems, Marsh thinks and comes up with a solution. Marsh has been a musician and athlete as well as a student at W.H.S. We have all enjoyed his dry humor and frank manner. His future is un- certain. but Marsh hopes to at- tend college next year. Class Soccer 2, 3: Class Basket- ball 2, 3: Choir 3: Band 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4. BRUCE P. WALLACE Wally is clever and endowed with a lot of common sense. He can always be counted on for a kind word, a good joke, or a helping hand. I-Ie knows how to get things done, and makes a strong friend. Lots of luck at col- lege, Wally. Your classmates thank you for many happy hours. Track 1. 2: Class Soccer 1. 2. 3, 4: Soph. Hop Comm. 2: Ir. Prom Comm. 3: Freshman Recep- tion Comm. 4: Elm Staff 4. CAROLYN ELIZABETH WATRAS When you see red hair. freckles. and a sparkling smile, you un- doubtedly know Red is coming toward you, She likes to draw and sew in her spare time and does both very well. Although she has red hair, she completely lacks the quick temper to go with it. Her very sweet disposition and extremely considerate ways have made her a friend to many. Whatever Red plans to do in the future, we all know that, be- cause she is so easy to get along with, she will be successful. Girls' Sports l, 2. 3, 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. AUDREY ONA WESSON Audie is the outdoor girl of the class. Suggest horseback riding, ice skating, or swimming, and right away she'll answer swell . I-Ier pet peeve is a poor sport and probably that's why she's such a good one. With her ways, we know she'll do well in college. French Club 2: Soccer 4: Field Hockey 4: Basketball 4. WILLIAM HENRY WILSON Billy is known to all oi us as a real funny kid. He is 'quiet in school but that is because he really takes his school work seriously. After school he is out having his fun as the rest of us. We wish him luck at Kings Point Maritime School. IAYNE I.. WARBECK Easy-going Iaynie is a cheer- ful friend, a pleasant gal to know. and our expert on horses. She plans to enter the business field after graduation from W.H.S.. and we all wish her luck and happiness in the years ahead. Girls' Sports 1: Class Soccer: Gym Leader. WARREN WEBSTER Warren has lived in Wethersfield, but until his senior year. at- tended Mt. Herrnon. Already he has shown his friendliness and capability. A quick, intelligent answer and a hearty laugh make him a lot of fun. Good luck at Boston University, Warren. Tennis 2, 3, 4: Diving 3: Soccer 3: Glee Club 3: Track 3: Debat- ing Club 4: Foreign Policy Asso- ciation 4: Choir 4: Ping Pong 3, 4. DAVID WILSON Though Dave is somewhat on the quiet side, he is by no means in the background. His unassum- ing grin and word.find him a friend to many. Anyone who sits next to him in a classroom can vouch for his quick wit and warm friendliness. Dave is sure to make good in the world. TUDITH A. WINALSKI Iudy's ever present smile, good humor. and willingness to help have brought her many friends. We'll all remember her hard work on the Recreational Coun- cil. Best of luck, Iudy, in what- ever you undertake. Girl's Glee Club 1. 2, 4: Choir 1, 2, 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Art Club 4: Rec. Council 4. CAROLYN I. WRIGHT Carol , with her radiant com- plexion, pleasing personality, and careiree ways, will never be without friends. We always find her ready tor a laugh and we know she will be a success as a private secretary to some top- notch executive. Girl's Sports 1, Z, 3, 4: Cheer- leaders 3, 4: Business Club 3: Senior Plays Stafl 4: Badminton 2: Dramatic Club 3. LORRAINE ELIZABETH YOUNG Larry is always good-natured and iull oi pep. When with her, you are sure to have a good time. She is iamous ior her love oi animals and is usually seen reading animal books. Also she is very generous with her schoolmates. Good luck in the future, Larry . Camera Club 1: Glee Club 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. ,-r CONSTANCE IRENE YEOMANS Sweetness, wittiness, cheerful- ness, intelligence, and personal- ity plus are the elements that make up our Connie . Her ar- tistic and musical ability has been a great tribute to W.l'I.S. Our loss will be Morse Co1lege's gain where Connie plans to study to be a secretary. Later in the future, Connie plans to enter Art School. Orchestra l, 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Senior High Choir 2, 3, 42 Swimming 2. 3, 4: All State 3: Recreation Council 3, 4: Art Club 4: Elm Leaves Staff 4: Sen- ior Plays 4: Student Council 4: Elm Stafi 4. DOMINIC ANTHONY ZACCHIO Zac is noted for his fun-loving ways. Warm and friendly, with a quiet smile, he is easy to know. He plans to enter avia- tion in the U. S. Air Corps. Good luck. Zac. CLASS LHLL PROPHECY HI STDRY y 54 l lv 5.. roun YEARS ' ' or oun Lrvns I A QI' 'Q 9 I ' ak' ,Q-if, I . I 1 9 Q ....9.i'f 1 Scene: Grammar School somewhere in Connecticut Time: 1961 Participants: Ioan Franckum, Class Historian, and Dick Carpenter, Elm worker. Ioan: fpleasantlyl May I help you, sir? Dick: Yes, Miss Wilson. I am Mr. Carpenter. You called me yesterday about my daughter Barbara. Did I understand you to say she has been causing you trouble lately? Ioan: l am sorry. Mr. Carpenter. Miss Wilson is located next door in the kindergarten, Dick: Oh, I beg your pardon. fLooking toward a picture of Wethersfield Highl I see you have a picture of Wethersfield High, my alma mater. Ioan: ffriendlierl You went to W. H. S.? Why. I graduated from there in '51, ten years ago. - Dick: So did l! flocking at her closelyl Why, you must be . . . Well, well of all people . . . Ioan I-'ranckumf' Ioan: funcertainlyl You're not: no. it can't be: yes, it is . . . Dick Carpenter. fShake handsl. Dick: Ten years really makes a difference. Wethersfield was a great school, wasn't it? Ioan: lt really was. l'll always remember our freshman year. We felt pretty big when the Seniors gave a dance in our honor. Dick: flaughingl Yes, I believe two freshman couples attended that dance. Oh well, we were still young. then. Ioan: And wasn't that the year we organized our Student Council? It certainly planned a lot for the students and solved many of our problems. Dick: 'We were very proud to begin politics. Ioan: Remember our funny math? I never could quite figure out what all those letters meant. Dick: Oh, you mean Algebra. That wasn't too hard for me. Remember the choir? Ioan: I certainly do. I believe that was the year we sang Christmas Car' ols while walking through the halls. Dick: I'll never forget our days in Room 208. It seems Caesar was always getting himself in trouble, but 'we Romans' really knew our stuff! Ioan: fleading wa to chairsl As sophomores we had the thrill of out lives. W. H. was State Soccer Champ! Dick: We were proud to have Ed Budd and Ed Hayes represent our class on the team that year. Ioan: Yes, the fellows really did a wonderful job. Dick: Remember the 'butch' haircuts the team had? Ioan: Yes, It became such a fad that practically every fellow in the school had one-even Mr. Strom! Dick: And then basketball. I believe that was the year King. Hayes. Gworek and uh-Steege made the I. V.'s. Ioan: Let's not mention basketball scores. though. We didn't do anything worth mentioning until our Iunior year when we beat an undefeated team. Dlck: That was'almost a mistake. It was our Senior year in which we really shone. We lost very few games then. Ioan: Remember our first Faculty-Varsity game? That really was a scream. The Faculty Cheerleaders were 'hot stuff', weren't they? Dick: flaughingl You bet. Their team didn't even know where the baskets were: they aimed in almost every direction. Ioan: The second Faculty-Varsity game was even better with Mr. Back- man's funeral! Dick: Ha! Ha! And wasn't lack Dulaney a panic as the monkey? Ioan: Oh, he sure was! I'll never forget that. Dick: And then the baseball season rolled around. Who was on the team from our class that year? Farr, Bossidy, Budd, uh-Bittner, and uh-. Ioan: Red Schumann. They did a grand job. Dick: For the first time we elected our class officers: Ed Budd, President. Ed Hayes, Vice-President, Ianice Grant, Secretary, and Iune Bell as Treasurer. Ioan: Yesl They really did a lot for our class. Our Snow Frolic was a grand success, wasn't it? Dick: It surely was! Barb' O'I-Iara and Tom Gworek were the co-chair- men. 30 Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick Ioan Dick: Ioan: Dick. Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: I can: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: I oan: Dick: Ioan: Dick: Ioan: . . The hall was rather oddly decorated with snowmen. I guess the Decoration Committee will never forget the time they had cutting them out and wallpapering the gym. Remember the 'Mikado', our operetta. That was so much fun! Also a great success! Yes, I surely do. We all had a grand time. Miss Foster and Mr. Wil- son were certainly wonderful to help us the way they did. You know, I'll never forget the time we had dissecting worms in Biology, especially since our class was split by Cafe. flaughingl That did seem to bother a few, didn't it? Remember the time we practically blew up the Chem. Lab? The sulfur -fumes nearly asphyxiated poor Mr. Parker. Yes, we really began our Iunior year with a bang. That year W. H. S. won the State Soccer Championship for the second consecu- tive time. Yes, sir! Our school really showed some spirit! Our class officers for that year were Tom Gworek, Bart Bossidy. Bev Tasko, and Hope Keeler. Our Iunior Prom was even more of a success than our first dance, wasn't it? Weren't the decorations beautiful! In the center was a wishing pool surrounded by a garden with beautiful roses adorning a little white fence. Bart Bossidy and Ianice Grant were co-chairmen. The King and Queen were Tom Gworek and Iune Bell. Weren't Iune's attendants Barb O'Hara, Marie Nabel, Ianice Grant and Betty Sheldon? Yes, they were. You have quite a memory, Dick. Remember the fun we had square-dancing in Gym? I sure do. Say, that reminds me. That must have been the year Mr. Lewis and his Democracy class thought of the idea to have a Recreational Council in town. Yes, it was. The Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. got together with us students to plan bi-monthly activities such as sports nights at the Y., roller- skating parties and dances. They gave us something different to do. Do you remember the time when the first members of the National Honor Society were inducted? Yes, that was quite an impressive ceremony. lt was a goal we all wanted to reach. Our Blue and White campaigns to elect juniors and seniors for Youth Government Day were really 'hot', weren't they? Yes, and the town even let us use a real voting machine. That's one practical side of education. And then we were Seniors. We felt as though we were sitting on top of the world. Ed Budd was elected our President for the second time. Marie Nabel, Barb O'Hara, and Sue Murray were our other officers. Our 'Elm' Yearbook necessitated many long hours of work but it was a grand success. I wonder if I have mine here. tgoes to book- case and finds Elm .! Here it it. Good, let's have a look at it. tlooking at pictures of class-mates! Look at the hair styles! Aren't they ridiculous! llaughingl You aren't kidding! Oh, there's Teddy Pykosz. I saw him the other day. He hasn't changed a bit. Do you recall how disappointed he was not to be able to measure us girls for caps and gowns? Oh yeh. Look! Here are some pictures of the Senior Plays. Weren't they a lot of fun! Franny Baum certainly did a fine bit of acting in 'High Window'! And wasn't Red Schumann a perfect burglar? There's 'Ma' talking with Mrs. Allen, the society lady. Sue acted just like a typical hill- billy down in them thar hills of Tennessee. Everyone's efforts contributed to the grand success. What a time we had at the open house at Bucky Cody's after the last performance! Everyone really let his hair down. You aren't kidding. There were so many there that when the be- ginning of a conga line entered the front door, the end of it was still going out the back door. U lthoughtfullyl Yes sir. Our high school years were certainly the best. And the most carefree! flooking at watch! Oh, is it as late as that? This has been such a pleasant afternoon, Ioan, I haven't given time a thought. I really must be leaving. 1 I certainly have enjoyed seeing you again, Dick. Stop in any time. Goodbye. 31 ft 0 9 if f Prophecy 1961 Mezzanine of the new Statler Hotel in Hartford To plan a gala 10th year reunion of the class of '5l. Time' Place: Occasion: Pat Mellen, ex-classmate Ed Budd, seated at a large desk. busily arranging various lists and papers. Pat Mellen enters breath- lessly, smiling recognition at former classmate. Hi-yuh! Ed . . . so nice of you to get in touch with me after all these ears! aeating Pat at deskl Well, it occurred to me while you were in town, you would be just the one to help me arrange our first class reunion. Setting: l xx xx fa Participants: Ed Budd, ex-class president Q' ' it 3 1 P t. X f .. B Ed 32 Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Pat: Naturally I'm more than glad to help, but you've probably been in touch with the class more than I- As a matter of fact, I think l have just about everyone's name here on these lists-where they are, what they've been doing and so on- That sure looks as though you've done a lot of work already. Well, I've had quite a bit of help from the boys and girls around town in getting the data ready- Oh? Well, there's a bunch of the girls in the Aetna Fire Insurance: Muriel Brainard. Irene Hyland, Theresa Champ, Muriel Plucker and Iayne War- beck-to quote a few-who helped in making up the lists. I'd have thought Bob Rugar would have been a big help typing- Oh, he was-he's a speed demonstrator for Underwood Typewriters now. Well, where shall we begin? The invitations first-something original and artistic. And that means either Elaine Sage, Bill Mahoney, Ioan Aitken, or Connie Yeomans, doesn't it. Bill is the most available one, I think,-works as set designer for WTIC- TV I heard Elaine and Ioan were doing fashion work in New York, and Connie, of course, is starring with her violin in Don Messina's orchestra. fperusing listsl To help mail the invitations. Lois Bronson, Iane Millman, Iudy Winalski and Lynn Schilke have volunteered to help on their com- ny's time. Fgurmuringl I'd have thought Lynn too busy roller skating! fall businessl Now as to publicity, I thought of Ioe Moore-he's on the Times staff-Bruce Nelson for pictures-and perhaps Theresa Caruso can give us a plug for old times sake on her disc jockey program. lsmilingl You built up quite a reputation by taking down the 'no parking' signs in town, copper? fembarrassedl Oh, you mean the Senior plays! No, being President of Trinity is more my style. How many of these people are out of town? tfrowningl Well, Artie Brooks and Dick Frisk are in the U. S. Forest Con- servation Corps: Ted Pykosz has a hush-hush job at Oak Ridge: Shirley Hallisey, Iimmy Covey, and Denny Elton are on ranches out West: Bart Bossidy, Gordon Farr and Ronnie Gagosz are with the Yankees and Red Sox: Bob Adams and Iimmy Poole are still in the Army: and Henry Wil- son and Don Benedict are anchored to the Navy- Take it easy-isn't there anyone around local1y? Cobliginglyl Sure, Bill Campbell is trucking from Hartford, Barbara Ruglio, Ieanne Dickinson and Leona Griswold are working at the Newington Children's Hospital: Ed Gainty is manager of Woolwortlfs: Audrey Wes- son and May Barry are dieticians at the 'Y': Alice Butler is librarian at the Wethersfield library: Don Messina runs a pharmacy when he's not playing in his orchestra. 'hola up! You sound like a gossip column! And speaking of gossip - is there anything in the heart's department? leagerlyl You should be around more-Joyce Smith, Ianet Papineau, and Alice Gemme got married right after graduation. tinterruptingl Did Peggy Collins marry Iimmy: Lorraine Mairson, Tom, and Theresa Richi, her high-school sweetheart? lmockinglyl Did Tom Gworek head a polar expedition, did 'Red' Schu- mann turn Iimmy Valentine, did lack Dulaney change bluff to buff and become a manicurist, is Iohn King selling wigwams with heaters, is Art Clarke still running a taxi service, is Warren Webster selling outrigger canoes in Tahaiti - Listen in tomorrow, etc., etc. flaughingl We seem to have gone astray. Whom can we line up for en- tertainrnent? That would seem to be more your field. wouldn't it? Well, Ray Kalber is a square dance caller: Bucky Cody is a hot sax play- er: Patty Thiesen, Pat O'Connor and Irene Cuper are well-known dancers: Marshall Umlauf returned to the trumpet after playing bugle in the army: Charlie Redfield is TV's Red Skelton: Franny Baum won a drama award: and Barbara McGill's singing has made her famous. finterruptingl Seems to me we won't lack for entertainment. How did you keep tabs on all those stars? Not by selling candy at basketball games! No-I have a nice, 'cushy' job selling travel tours for the Greyhound Bus -Takes me all over the country for free-nicel We'll have to go through the lists to get someone to handle and get tables and chairs-carpenters and mechanics neededl lscanning listsl Well, here's Bob Fontaine, Dave Fitzgerald, Frank La- Cava, Ierry Pawlich, Don Noren-perhaps they'd help. of Ev, . gg 'La Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat Ed: Pat Ed: Pat Ed: Pat: Ed: Pat: . n 1 Noel Layman and George Bragdon could give us special lighting effects. 'flt seems to me we've pretty well covered everything and everybody in our first reunion. l.et's go over the lists once more and see if everyone is checked. Well, taking them alphabetically, there's Iirnmy Anderson who's a partner in his father's farm. Steve Tyrol and Sherman Smith have made a success in that line, too. George Barker is a brain specialist, and Barbara Kellogg and Stella Diachenko are his nurses. Dale O'Brien is a heart specialist and Jeanette DePasquale is his medical secretary. Whom do you think he has as his heart assistants? None other than those two flaming-haired night- ingales, Carol Watras and Beryl Frazee. Ray Burton is a reporter for the Daily News, I know. and David Douglass is his editor. Ioan Galovich is a sob sister there, and what a tear-jerker! Dick Carpenter and Aldo Prario are in the engineering field: Buddy Carter is an insurance actuary when he's not howling wolf-style. Iimmy Corcoran is a Ford mechanic and Bruce Skiff, not to be outdone, is with General Motors. Dick Corcoran, Bob Marino, and Bob Franklin are in the television field. Paul Gionfriddo is head accountant at Bruce Wallace's bank, isn't he? They would make a good team to take care of the financial details. Emerson Kellogg is a telephone repairman, and Bill Morris and Richie and Iohnny Moseley still spend most of their time hunting and trapping. Merico Ruggiero is chief construction man for the state highway commis- sion. and Norman Schauss and George Tasillo drive and boss the bull- dozers. Dave Wilson is chief draftsman at Pratt and Whitney. Does that take care of all the boys, Ed? Gosh, here's old Steege. Pete would never forgive us for not acknow- ledging him as one of our legal lights. And here are Dick Nelson's and Iimmy Glynn's names. You remember they covered themselves with glory when they left school for the air guard. The last I heard Don Bittner was still with the Marines and Domenick Zacchio with the air force. Well, I should say that is a pretty complete coverage for the boys. How glove the girls made out? I'm pretty familiar with the histories of most of em. Well, I can tell you about a bunch of them-met them last fall at the Teachers' Convention-Iune Bell, Lois Feigenbaum. Ioan Perkins, Iudy Richards, Ianice Grant. and Marie Nabel. What a combination of looks, brains, and personality! Well, before you get to feeling too old, did you know that Gladys Eno, Carol Wright and Carol Fontaine were successful fashion models in New York? Kenthusiasticallyl Talking about models, take Priscilla Haynes - flong whistle!-now that's silly-be better if I could take her! You're getting flip in your old age, Ed! I ran into Ioan I-'ranckum the other day in New York. She, and Betty Sheldon, and Iulia Paparella are airline stewardesses, working for United Airlines. She makes it sound exciting. Well, looking at the lists again, here's lean Balfour's name-she's legal secretary for Steege. you know. Did you see in the paper about Hope Keeler winning those skiing honors in the Winter Olympics this year? Nice work, eh? There are some other girls with unusual iobs, too. lscanning paperl I have a note on them here somewhere. Oh, yes-Ioan Little is in Korea as ct farming missionary: Lorraine Young majored in animal husbandry and is working in the Bronx Zoo: and leanette Sylvester is managing a girls' base- ball team on the west coast! Along that line, Iudy Bent is a French translater at the U. N. and Sue Murray is attached to the U. S. diplomatic corps there, too. Carolyn Goodell never became a ieweler in spite of her collecting all the boys' class rings-she was satisfied with just one finally! On the 'Stop the Music' show the other night when shey showed the oper- ators putting in the calls, I'm sure the chief operator there was either Bar- bara McKeon, or her twin. That's a nice hair-do, Pat. Thanks, Ed. Merva Neurath gave it to me. She has her own shop in town now. Some one told me that Gloria Howeson is a receptionist at WTIC-TV and Gayeth Spencer has a wonderful job at Hartford Electric Light Coihpany putting the watts in the electric light bulbs. Well, Ed. this has been a rather long session. Let's see if all the girls are checked off the list. Oh, no, here's Bev Tasko, Barbara O'I'Iara. and Nancy Hiley's names. These are the ones who at graduation time declared they wanted to be psychologists, well, well! Well, Nancy stuck to her guns--She is the girls' counsellor at the Home of the Good Shepherd. Barbara put her appearance to work and is following Faye Emerson's steps in TV. And Beverly's name is already a by-word in the realm of physics. Wouldn't she make a grand toast-mistress for the reunion? You bet! lpulling back Pat's chairl Now how about a little-er-refreshment, for a job well done? lsmilinql And why not? lExitl 33 I' 4-fir CQ A515 Wil! V W . f C I I V 4 We, the Class ol l95l. being, lor once, ol sound mind and body. declare the tollowing to be our Last Will and Testament: Bob Adams loan Aitken lim Anderson lean Balfour George Barker Margaret Barry Fran Baum Iune Bell Donald Benedict ludy Bent Don Bittner Bart Bossidy George Bragdon Muriel Bralnard loaves loaves leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves lea ves leaves Lois Bronson leaves Artie Brooks leaves Ed Budd and Tom Gworek leave Ray Burton leaves Alice Butler leaves Tex Campbell leaves Dick Carpenter leaves Bud Carter leaves Theresa Caruso leaves Theresa Champ leaves Art Clarke leaves Bucky Cody leaves Margaret Collins leaves lirnmy Corcoran leaves lames Covey leaves lrene Cupor leaves leanette DePasquale leaves Stella Diachenko leaves leanne Dickinson leaves Dave Douglass leaves lack Dulaney leaves Denny Elton leaves Gladys Eno leaves Gordy Farr leaves Dave F itsgerald leaves Lois Feigenbaum leaves Carol Fontaine leaves Bob Fontaine leaves Bob Franklin leaves loan Franckum leaves Beryl Frasee leaves Richard Frisk leaves Ron Gagosz leaves Ed Galnty leaves loan Galovitch leaves Alice Gemme leaves Paul Giontriddo leaves llmmle Glynn and Dick Nelson lett Carolyn Goodell leaves lanice Grant leaves Leona Griswold leaves leaves leaves leaves leaves Shirley Hallisey Priscilla Haynes Gloria Howeson lrene Hyland Ray Kalber leaves Hope Keeler leaves Barbara Kellogg leaves Emerson Kellogg leaves Iohn King leaves Frank LaCava leaves Noel Layman leaves loan Little leaves Bill Mahoney loaves Lorraine Mairsou leaves his height to Billy Adams. her cute wink to loyce Baird. still pussled over English Grammar. still hating to get up momings. W.l'l.S. with only two Barkers to go. her quiet ways to Barbara Modeen. killing people to the Class ol '52 plays. her natural curly hair to Carol Gavette. the track to Gilbert Stockwell. Mr. Backman with a headache. his neatness to Leslie Whaley. still trying to catch those pop llys. the school in darkness. ZH without any crumbs. to join the Connecticut General. lor the lish market. together. as always. both having completed tour very creditable years. very quietly. the library with people wondering where the good books are. his union suit to any old cadaver. his helptul ways lor Bruce Whit- aker to cany on. still as the class casanova. in a hurry to catch the 2:20 bus. the nurse's room at last. his dancing ability to Erik Olson. with his head held high. to get married. his easygoing manner to lames Vlnchetti. his Democracy book with Mr. Back- man. where it belonged ln the tirst place. her liveliness to Pat Adams, her neatness to Charm Magazine. her name to Sue Smith. her animated iacial expressions to Mariory Oliver. laughing. lacquie a little lonely. in his new car. her build to Cecily Allen. the baseball team minus a good lead-att man. his loet to Bitsy . her brains to Einstein. quite a model. his long legs to loe Bradley. still stmggling. her studiousness to Barbara Franklin. her blush to Ioan Keleher. the lost chord to Miss Foster. many friends. wondering how he over made lt. her long curly hair to Pat Corridino. to join the Navy. driving away in his Packard. with the National Guard. her tlirtatious ways to Gail Baliour. her initiative to Lorena Lassen. Max Factor still without a customer. Mr. Babel to count his own money. to be seen later on 'l'.V. her long blond hair to Bev Adams. her quietness and gentleness to Paula Bordinaro. Siberia tRoom ll6l to Mr. Fullerton. her amiable ways to Gail Burke. loan Fitzgerald minus a swell trlend. his wavy hair to Phil Stiles. ii his car will start, as quietly as he came. his mathematical mlnd to Gordon Greenwood. her height to ludy Gable. his talented hands lor someone to try to match. her tall, graceiulness to her sister. Frances. Bob Marino leaves Barbara McGill leaves Barbara McKeon and lane Millman leave Pat Mellen leaves Don Messina leaves Ioe Moore leaves Bill Morris leaves lohn Moseley leaves Dick Moseley leaves Sue Murray leaves Marie Nobel leaves Bruce Nelson leaves Merva Neurath leaves Don Noren leaves Dale O'Brien leaves Pat O'Connor and Barb 0'Hara leave Iulla Paparella leaves lanet Papineau leaves Ierry Pawllch leaves loan Perkins leaves Muriel Plucker leaves llm Poole leaves Aldo Prario leaves Ted Pykoss leaves Charlie Redfield leaves ludy Richards leaves Theresa Richi leaves Nancy Riley leaves Bob Rugar leaves Merico Ruggiero leaves Barbara Ruglio leaves Elaine Sage leaves Norman Schouss leaves Lynne Schilke leaves Red Schumann leaves Betty Sheldon leaves Bruce Ski!! leaves loyce Smith leaves Sherm Smith leaves Gayeth E. Spencer leaves Pete Steege leaves Ieanette Sylvester leaves George Tasillo leaves Beverly Tasko leaves Pat Thiesen leaves Steve Tyrol leaves Marsh Umlaul leaves Bruce Wallace leaves Iayne Warbeck leaves Carolyn Watras Warren Webster Audrey Wesson leaves leaves leaves Dave Wilson leaves Henry Wilson leaves Iudy Winaleki leaves Carolyn Wright Connie Yeomans leaves leaves Lorraine Young leaves Domenick Zacchio leaves the school still standing. her giggle to Rosalie Paholskie. for the oliice. her writing ability to lohn Sullivan. the orchestra in a lix. his quiet. iriendliness to be carried on by Allen Evan. lor a little piece ot larmland. his arguments in democracy to Mr. Backman. his curiosity to Lorens Goets. on time. lor once. her gayety to Lois Mihon. the projector lor Brad Hoes and loo Kellogg. to become a hairdresser. in no hurry at all. his honest opinion to anyone who will listen. their locker to Fibber Magee. her easygoing ways to Phyllis Rose. with her name still on the board in 206. the water lountains. her brown calico dress to someone who desperately wants a pink one. to join a larmer. tor the nearest airport. on skis. the teachers in a daso. his wallet. her dignitied ways to Maroah Shailer. her height to loan Landeen. her wittiness to the Iunlor chosen to write next year's will. the shorthand class minus a good male pupil. the teachers still wondering how to pronounce his name. her athletic ability to Marilyn Moore. her artistic ability to lrmgard Kollp. his red hair on the barbershop tloor. her roller ekates to lean Shea. his complete enjoyment ot liie to Hartland Giflord. her blond hair to Bertha Vasel. his 4th period English class calm and serene. in her Studebaker to deliver eggs. his cowboy boots to Lyman Tibbils. still telling people that her initials don't stand tor General Electric Sanitation. the basketball squad with no set- shot man. her mischievous ways to Lena Spatacinni. wondering it he'll get any taller. cr splendid record tor some junior to try to match. Mrs. Windsor with a quieter class- IOOIII. his wise cracks tor his sister Ellen to cany on. in an argument. his red suspenders to Bruce Lovell. her dislike lor studying to lean MacCubrey. her pretty red hair lor Rachael Manning to brighten the halls with. his voice to Mattie Pykoss. her nature-loving ways to Lilian Bode. his nice wavy hair to Parker Lee. the absentee list empty. lor the larm. her musical and artistic ability to any less talented junior. loving animals. like a shot out of a gun. HIGH SCCDRERS , I fi' av 3 , . ' UN 5 ' 1- ' C oi ky 19 1 Valedictorian- Beverly Tasko Salutatorian - Lois Feigenbaurn 'gi Pupils who have maintained a B average since ninth grade: June Bell Iudith Bent Edward Budd Winthrop Cody Lois Feigenbaum Ioan Franckum Ronald Gagosz Ianice Grant Priscilla Haynes Uv 35 Hope Keeler William Mahoney Patricia Mellen Nancy Riley Robert Rugar Elaine Sage Beverly Tasko Carolyn Watras 1255 O 2' 0 CFLCL Ritchie's Office Miss Cu t OH Bcrb l.. . -.. V il-.l THE SCORE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST POPULAR Beverly Marie Tasko Nabel Edward Tommy Budd Gworek c U T E s T Mosr sTUD1oUs Betty 101111 Sheldon Franckum Don Paul Bittner Gionfriddo 391 .ra BEST DRESSER DONE MOST FOR W. H. S. Barbara Edward O'Hara Budd Don Iune Bittner Bell ,.l. .. .l Mosr PLEASING PERSONALITY BEST DANCER - Pat H235 O'Conner '- 'JK'- gruke Clarke 'G t ul-1- ? ? ,.l...i LIVELIEST Jeanette Sylvester Iohn King Can't stand still for their picture. Carter SHYEST Irene fl Iohn Hyland O'Brien Ray Shirley Burton Hallisey Too shy to have their picture taken. NEATEST Barbara O'Hara Donald Bittner Teddy MOST NATURAL WITTIEST Nancy Riley Pykosz Q . l -i- BEST ALL-AROUND DEEPEST BLUSHER Marie Alan Nabel Schumann Edward 5 Beryl Budd Frazee BIGGEST FLIRT Bud Carolyn Goodell HEARTBREAKER Tommy Gworek Carolyn fp 5 45 Goodell MOST DIGNIFIED MOST CHEERFUL Dick Marie Carpenter N abel ludy Alan Richards Schumann ,.l CLASS ACTORS BEST ARTIST Winthrop Cody Frances Baum 'X 4 William Constance Mahoney Yeomans limi - - llinsnsuu IEVOU MOST RESPECTED 5 MOST MISC Edward Gordon Budd Farr Beverly Ieanette Tqsko Sylvester BEST ATHLETE CLASS MUSICIAN Barbara Donald Ruglio Messina Edward Constance Budd 9 Yeomans MOST ARGUMENTATIVE I POSSESSES I'1 ' Susan Edward Murray Budd Alan Barbara- Schumann O'Hara .1..-li ...ili- fb MOST POPULAR PIR BEST LOOKING l Iimmy Iudy Glynn Gable Priscilla Ronald Haynes Kozuch Q. N, .-.-. - Y I .Li.1- UN IDEAL BOY AND GIRL 1 vrigj 1. gg FK 'X Betty Sheldon Carol Fontaine Carol Fontaine Iudy Richards Hair Eyes Dick Frisk Ed Budd Eyelashes Sherman Smith Eyebrows Dick Carpenter Carolyn Wright Audrey Wesson Carolyn Goodell Iune Bell Carolyn Wright Priscilla Haynes Carolyn Goodell Priscilla Haynes Barbara O'Hara Barbara O'Hara Patty O'Connor Betty Sheldon Barbara McGill Barbara McGill Ianice Grant Nose lohn King Mouth Tommy Gworek Dimples Teddy Pykosz Complexion Ed Budd Smile Tommy Gworek Hands Dick Frisk Ronald Gagosz Teeth lack Dulaney Shoulders Dick Frisk Body Dick Frisk Legs Ed Gainty Feet Dave Fitzgerald Voice Bruce Wallace Laugh Alan Schumann Posture Ed Gainty 40 'uni' If 'x M V - f mm - WW I A V 70: ' ang ina NX 1 1 ff Q ! 1 , xx . I 1 K fwx iw 'I Wx' l CLUBS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row: I. Franckum, I. Grant, W. Cody. I. Bell, B. Tasko, R. Gagosz. I. Backman, A. Krupenevich Second Row: P. Gioniriddo, L. Feiqenbaum, P. Mellen, E. Sage, P. Storms, E. Budd, W. Mahoney I. Piper, A. Keefe, M. Seymour, W. Parker, Faculty Adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: R. Manning, A. Skelly, C. Clark, A. Warren, P. Steege, P. Storms, A. Krupenevich, I. Syl- vester, T. Caruso. I. Gable. Second Row: H. Curtis, Adviser, A. DeBerarino, F. LaCava, P. O'Connor, C. Yeomans, I. Little, B. Sjostrom, A. Bain, G. Iohnson, K. Iohnson, P. Almquist, F. Babel, Adviser. Third How: I. Reid, C. Redfield, I. Dulaney, E. Budd, K. Chester, P. Stiles, R. Logan, R. Hunter, D. Olmstead, W. Adams. 42 DEBATING CLUB First How: M. Seymour, I. Gable, M. Shailer, A. Skelly, B. Modeen, I. Baird, L. Orlando, I. Backman N. C t . ' Second Rai: M. Kellogg, I. Kolip, D. Schilke, I. Landeen, E. Reichert, O. Geyer, A. Gainty. G. Bal iour. I. Keleher. R. Owen, R. Twiss, Faculty Adviser. Third Row: T. Samek, G. Iohnson, I. Reid. B. Woodward. W. Logan, M. Geigl. FOREIGN POLICY CLUB First Row: A. Wesson, W. Bardons. H. Cranouski, M. Kellogg, W. Webster, N. Riley, I. Richards, R. Iudson, A. Butler, G. Spencer, I. Winalski, A. Gainty, E. Fiske. Second Row: C. Sugden, B. Frauenberger, C. Lisotto, B. MacArthur, S. Ryan, B. Slifer, D. Rowe, V. Hanson. M. Moore, P. Cowdrey, I. Kudla, V. Metcalfe, I. Farr, P. Mellen, L. Feigenbaum, F. E. Backman, Faculty Adviser. Third Row: P. Gionfriddo, B. Wallace, R. Carpenter, I. Dulaney, G. Barker, P. Steege, I. O'Brien, I. Sullivan, H. Gifford, I. Moseley. H. Sorenson, B. Logan, W. Noonan. 43 ELM LEAVES STAFF First Row: A. Ryan, M. Merrill, D. Ward, A. Krupenevich, A, Bain. M. Oliver, I. Sullivan, I. Backman, I. Bell, I. DePasquale, C. Yeomans, I. Franckum, I. Stcrvola. Second Row: E. Wilson, Faculty Adviser, P. Mellen, I. Perkins, I. Eno. K. O'Shea, I. MacCubrey. C. Moftit, E. Reichert, S. Murray, I. Kudla, S. Tibbils, I. Keleher, F. Baum, L. Feigenbaum, A. Rosys, Faculty Adviser, Third Row: M. Brainard, O. Lepper, R. Rugar, I. Reid, P. Gioniriddo, R. Logan, W. Corbin. P. Stiles, I. Balfour. RECREATIONAL COUNCIL First Row: M. Nabel, P. O'Connor, A. DePasquale, F. Grob, I. Farr, P. Alogna, L. Orlando, N. Cote I. Gable, I. Grant, B. Sheldon, I. Stavola, S, Howeson, B. Winalski. Second Row: I. Brimner, Faculty Adviser, B. Tasko, C. Yeomans, T. Samek, I. Keleher, B. Modeen I. Bell, I, Winalski, G. Eno, I. Pierson, K. O'Shea, S. Murray, P. Mellen, I. Brenenstuhl, H. Keeler B. O'Hara. Third Row: I. Dickinson, K. Iohnson, R. Logan, P. Lee, S. Carson, C. Selbie, I. Hatch, I. O'Brien, R Carpenter, I. Reid, I. Anderson, B. Whitaker, L. Alberico, F. Rust, C. Fontaine. 44 GIRLS GLEE CLUB First Row: I. Gemme, E. Dutiy, C. Newman, L. Riley, C. Clark, I. Sylvester, E. Czarnecki, L. Bode, M. LaCava, C. Dunn, B. Lampkin, I. Lowe, B, French, M. Merrill, W. Richards, A. Corcoran, A. Zarriphes. Second Row: V. Foster. Director, B. Taylor, P. Sansone, G. Ioyce, C. Heym, R. Paholski, G. Spencer, I. Perkins, M. Barry, F. Baum, B. Toce, P. Ewing, I. Wainwright, V. Degutis, I. Farr, E. Meleven, S. Roane, I. Keleher. B. McGill. Third Row: I. Piper, A. Warren, A. Krupenevich, L. Shea, D. Nazzaro, D. Bode, A. Keete, M. Seymour. M. Kellogg, P. Howland, L. Anderson, D. Goodine, L. Griswold, L. Ringrose, M. Oliver, A. Bain. A. Watras, I. Bergsten, D. Ward. Fourth Row: E. Adamac, I. MacCubrey, V. Metcalfe, I. Kudla, L. Young, S. Butler, L. Lassen, I. Winalski, I. Little, L. Clymer, I. Anderson, A. Gainty, F. Grob, W. Bardons, D. Schilke, N. Lung- strass, I. Richards. 07 ORCHESTRA Left to Right: A. Krupenevich, A. Warren, C. Yeomans, F. Bragdon, I. Hatch, W. Mahoney, K. Chester E. Sage, V. Foster, Director, W. Cody, A. Keele, I. Nagle, R, Dickinson, B. Bartenstein, P. Lee P. Storms, M. Umlaul. SENIOR HIGH CHOIR First Row: S. Murray, V. Degutis, I. Grant, I. Franckum, A. Krupenevich, A. Butler, C. Kess, V Poulin, M. Oliver, W. Richards, M. Barry, I. Perkins, B. McGill. Second Row: V. Foster, Director, T. Samek, B. Sjostrom, I. Aitken, E. Sage, C. Yeomans, M. Ciampo S. Butler, I. Anderson, L. Lassen, M. Nabel, I. Piper, I. Richards, R. Buck. Third Row: M. Umlaui, C. Storms, A. DeBerardino, K. Chester, P. Doolittle, W. Webster, M. Pykosz B. Burpee, R. Carpenter, D. Messina, I. Moseley, P. Storms, R. Logan. wi-6' 4 BOWLING CLUB First Row: G. D'Esopo. C. Rosier, B. Slifer, P. Bordonaro, I. Stavola, P. Aloqna, H. Andrews, C. Allen, P. Wright. Second Row: P. Ewing, D. Ambrose, Y. Desmarais, M. Hamilton, C. Sug- den, D. Schroll, K. O'Shea, S. Tibbils, I. Eno, I. Pierson. A. Rocys, Faculty Adviser. Third Row: V. Hanson, C. Lisotto, B, Toce, I. Wainwright, I. Shea, A. DePasquale. ART CLUB First Row: M. Merrill, C. Allen, I. Kolip, C. Yeomans, A. Watras. Second How: E. Sage, I. Aitken, L. MacCubrey, I. Winalski, I. Kudla, L. Peterson, F. Clark, Faculty Adviser. .fs 'VS ew. .- 'I 1 'F Ki... -J, 'Q' Q.. Q I, ' , inn, , - if -I-1 CHESS CLUB I First Row: H, Steele, L. Iope, I. Wood, I. LaDucer, A. Broder, F. Braqdon, R. Messina, R. Kosicki, D. Sorenson. Second Row: W. Hahn. Faculty Adviser. M. Seymour, C. Ransom. I. Kudla. I. MacAulifie, I. Reid, P. Lee, S. Toubman, S. Merrithew, A. Watros. tl GIRLS LEADERS CLUB First Row: E. Hunter, M. Nabel, B. Tasko, L. Mairson, I, Little, F. Moirson, C. Gavette, P. Russo V. Lussen. Second Row: I. Gable, S. Murray, H. Keeler, I, Fitzgerald, I. Landeen, I. Baird, M. Shailer, B. French B. Sheldon, T. Caruso, P. Theisen. M. Valentine, Director. Third Row: P. O'Connor, B. O'Hara. L. Petersen, E. Tyrol, M. Kellogg. ii CHEERLEADERS eil to Right: P. O'Connor, I. Pierson, R. Owen, I. Gable, P. Wright, I. Grant, C. Wright, B. O'Hara. ATHLETIC COUNCIL First Row: A. Schumann, T. Gworek, E. Budd, F. Babel. Second Row: F. E. Backman. C. Bossidy, G. Bragdon, P. Storms, G. D. Ritchie. L I I ,., .. Q jf 'Elf 4 , 1 FN C24 5 A , , , o.s. 1 -f 'QQ v X TRAFFIC SQUAD First Row: G. Bragdon, B. O'l-lara, M. Nabel, I. Bell, I. Little, I. Sylvester, H. Keeler, M. Umlaui. Second Row: F. E. Backman, Faculty Adviser, P. Giontriddo, E. Budd, G. Barker, T. Gworek. P. Steege, R. Gagosz, R. Carpenter, D. Douglass. Third Row: W. Mahoney, R. Kalber, I. Moore, I. Anderson, F. LaCava, R. Ruqar, G. Pawlich. FIRE SQUAD First Row: I. Reid, P. Storms, P. Almquist, I. Bradley. A. Peterson, R. Logan. A. Broder, B. Ross. Second How: G. Braqdon, P. Stiles, I. Sullivan, I. Anderson, E. Olson, R. Carpenter, D. Douglass W. Mahoney, W. Parker, Faculty Adviser. SOPHOMORE CLASS DRAMATIC CLUB First Row: M. Hamilton, I. Lowe, B. Chapman. P. Bordonaro, I. Stavola, C. Rutherford, P. Alogna, C. Allen, C. Rosier, I. Trombley. P. Cowdrey, D. Goodine, N. Crownfield. Second Row: L. Wilson, Faculty Adviser, P. Anagnos, G. D'Esopo, Y. Desmarais, D. Ward, M. Oliver, L. Ringrose. C. Sugden, C. Lisotto, B. Frauenberger, V. Hanson, I. Matheson, A. DePasquale, I. Shea, A. Watras, E. Wilson, Faculty Adviser. Third Row: D. Ambrose, P. Ewing, P. Wright. P. Sansone. B. Sjostrom, S. Tibbils. I. Pierson, K. O'Shea, D. Schroll, I. Eno, G. Mitchell, F. Grob, B. Bengsten, A. Bain. Fourth Row: W. Webb, I. Purdy, A. DeBerardino, P. Periido, C. Storms, C. Gobin, M. Pykosz, B. Bur- pee, I. Hatch, A. Pickup, W. Noonan, F. Rust. IUNIOR CLASS DRAMATIC CLUB First Row: M. Shailer, L. Orlando, I. Backman. N. Cote, E. Hunter, I. Landeen, I. Kudla, V. Metcalie, R. Owen. Second Row: R. Colson, Faculty Adviser, B. Modeen, A. Skelly, I. Keleher, M. Seymour. M. Kellogg, M. Merrill, R. Manning. B. Winalski, S. Almond, Y Faculty Adviser. ' Third Row: R. Sorensen, R. D'Attillio, I. Reid, W. Beattie. H. Giflord, O. Gion- iriddo. B. Logan. . , X v 94: dll I ru, I my I! f e I 5 2 I!! I-A ' I Q N ., 5 'S X SENIOR CLASS DRAM!-XTIC CLUB ' 9 First Row: M. Barry. L. Feigenbaum, B. Ruglio, S. Hallisey, C. Watras, T. Richi. B. Sheldon, T. Champ, B. Frazee, I. DePasquale, T. Caruso, P. Theisen, I. Richards, B. McGill. Second Row: M. Windsor, Faculty Adviser, A, Butler, S. Murray, P. Haynes C. Wright, C. Fontaine, I. Dickinson, A. Wesson, B. Tcrsko, C. Yeomans, P. Mellen. G. Howeson, G. Spencer, I. Perkins, I. Brimner, Faculty Adviser. Third Row: F. Baum. I. Grant, B. O'I-lara, H. Keeler, B. Kellogg, L. Young, I Winalski. I. Little, G. Eno, E. Sage, M. Nabel, P. O'Connor. C. Goodell I. Bell. Fourth Row: M. Umlaui, B. Wallace, D. Douglass, R. Rugar, C. Redfield, I O'Brien, H. Carpenter, D. Messina. I. Moseley. 49 sm bamk Sewing Room School Bank L 0 Q' T' 'I 0 I Ya ffm, . y 0 Mechanical Drawing ' 'urs ,H QQQ l ia Q SENIOR PLAY CAST First Row: C. Fontaine, I. Little, I. Franckum, B. Tasko, S. Murray, I. Bell, I. Perkins, B. McGill. Second Row: F. Baum, A. Schumann. R. Carpenter, E. Budd, W. Cody, T. Gworek. G. Barker, I. O'Brien, I. Poole, B. Wallace, C. Yeomans. snmon PLAY SENIOR PLAY STAFF First Row: M. Barry. H. Keeler, B. O'Hara, P. O'Connor, A, Butler, G. Spencer, M. Neurath, L. Mairson, M. Nabel, I. Dickinson, C. Wright. G. Eno, L. Young, T. Richi. Second Row: Mrs. Windsor, T. Caruso, P. Thiesen, I. Cuper, M. Brainard. I. Grant, L. Feigenbaum, L. Bronson, Mrs. Almond, I. Richards, C. Watras, B. Ruglio, S, Hallisey, I. DePasquale. B. Sheldon, I. Papineau, Miss Cheney, Miss Brimner. Third Row: A. Wesson, A. Gemme, B. Kellogg, E. Sage, C. Goodell, R. Rugar, D, Douglass, Mr. Clark, N. Layman. D. Fitzgerald, I. Aitken, P. Mellen, I. Ballour, T. Champ, B. Frazee. 51 jx? BCHQ WHO'S AFRAID? CAST C. Fontaine, I. Little B. Tasko, B. McGill E. Budd, T. Gworek A. Schumann, I. Poole B. Wallace, I. O'Brien Directed by Mrs. Almond Prompted by B. O'Hara HIGH WINDOW CAST F. Baum, C. Yeomans, I. Bell G. Barker, R. Carpenter Directed by Mrs. Windsor Prompted by H. Keeler PINK AND PATCHES CAST I. Perkins, I.Frc1nckum S.Murrc1y, W. Cody Directed by Miss Brimner Prompted by M. Ncrbel .nf- 'XiQ.-- -qf' ' rf 2 i-4 3-If ,L..1'1 . V www 7' F 'ff' 1 .T P . 1 ww ' 1 'W ,na 1 -'w vwxevf 5, Q r ' 'hfzfgfk - J 5 sk' Hfx 'J ..-- -5. U dk -4. Q. ji '-mu Y-4. 5 ,4 'M' 1 ' 4 -4 , , ,-Ln , A ', 5. W Y-' ,-9- ' lv - , ..-pf' ,.., fb' .. LIL 1-'wi .lg- , ' ai S-J .Suse wx , ku. 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'7' REMEMBER? 61 4 , t I te li If P I ini, H 1 ', . M :S .-..h ,' l . lf' ffw 1 511 G 799 i .A s 1. I. Franckum 2. E. Sage 3. L. Schilke 4. B. Tasko 5. I. Aitken 6. M Neurath 7. L. Bronson 8. A. Wesson 9. B. Sheldon 10. P. O'Connor 11. P Thiesen 12. I. Dickinson 13. R. and C. Fontaine 14. L Feigenbaum 15. T Gworek 16. G. Pawlich 17. C. Goodell 18. M. Barry 19. B. Ruqlio 20. B McKeon 21. P. Haynes 22. L. Young 23. M. Nabel 24. H. Keeler 25. I Cuper 26. I. Bell 27. I. Perkins 28. I. King 29. I. Grant 30. I. Bent 31. T Richi 32. C. Watras 33. I. Little 34. C. Wright 35. I. DePasquale 36. S Hallisey 37. A. Butler 38. L. Mairson 39. M. Brainard 40. P. Steege 41 B. O'Hara 42. C.Yeomans 43. L. Griswold 62 ui L X4 f . . A-1 gk . ,L 'T 3? . 5 1 ,lk 'fr 3, er. , fi' f , 4 .. X 1 4' HX . A, . QL' + rl+ K ' W r A W , ' v-4 xi, f ' f i 3 v, X ' T. ,EVN . .-W .-f . , . Pa. 'b I ' 9 C I Nvyl AL' gg 1- N ...T an 2 W I 4 9, M I sl 3 g mf F' JT' ips' X 1.1 A ,,,,. ,......, -W WW A Cl was-0 - WJQMK l ' P Y-.4-n Fi H- - ,.. . lr X . , wa E E . . G ,,. L Q . Q fy if 5 1 J. D x' ' fy . ii ' ' Y 3 A- if-ii lx in . VZ X K W, L i I -uw. . - -.. 44. D. I. Smith 45. L. Schilke 46. T. Caruso 47. D. Messina 48. F. LaCava and brothers 49. G. Spencer 50. I. Bell 51. I. Richards 52. G. Tasillo 53. M. Plucker 54. I. Papineau 55. N. Riley 56. A. Brooks 57. P. Steeqe 58. I. Winalski 59. G. Howeson 60. I. O'Brien 61. R. Carpenter. 64 3 57. . fn. Q I .454 ,..: . fa in - . r A Zaufie Wanda 37 lst How: I. Gworek. I. Hayes, R. D'At- tilio, G. Hoane, W. Brew, A. Clarke. B. Tabshey. L. Bengtsson: 2nd Row: B. Skill, E. Flynn, B. Marino, P. Stiles. B. Whitaker, F. Davis, G. Farr: 3rd Row: B. St, Armand, D. Raynard. B. Lovell, B, Kozuch, P. Storms, E. Budd. A. Schumann, P. Almquist. E. Gainty. W. Adams. l. King, Coach Burtord. SOCCER 1950 Close but no cigar. That was the story of W.H.S.'s soccer squad. In post- season play, the team easily whipped Hall High, four to two, then went on to the state CIAC soccer finals only to be beaten by a strong Newington club, two to one. We had previously tied Newington twice. Co-captain Ed Budd scored the lone tally for the defending state champions. Iohn King was the team's high scorer with twelve goals. Co-captain Red Schumann and Doug Raynard were next in line with seven each. Budd, Clarke, Adams and Almquist each dented the nets twice. Our small but able goalie, Gordon Farr, did a tremendous job in the nets, while Ed Gainty and Pete Storms did fine work at the fullback spots. Bob Marino and Bruce Skiff also did a splen- did job at halfback and goal, respectively. The squad worked hard through the entire season and deserves credit for its performance. Ed Budd and Ed Hayes represented our class in our sophomore year. In our junior year, Budd, King, Schumann, and Gainty helped lead the team to the Connecticut State Championship. The outlook for the '51 season is bright with Billy Adams leading the team. Also, there are several others, who were on the team last year, who will come through in that fine W.H.S. spirit. 'f i .ff w . -...-f 1 .. .. lst row: I. Gworek, G. Giordano. G. Roane, G. Pain. W. Brew. 2nd row: Coach Burtord, R. St. Amand, C. DeSanto. C. Tennyson, L. Tibbils. F. Duggan, P. Pescosolido. C. Bossidy. Time-keeper. . V. BASKETBALL Looking way back to our freshman year, we see that, al- though none of our boys made the varsity squad that year, we proved ourselves a strong basketball class by beating all but the senior team to win the class games and obtain our num- erals. Many of the boys who played on this freshman team were to later play on the varsity and I.V. squads. As we became sophomores and the '48-'49 season came up, we found our class well represented on the I.V. squad. There was Ed Budd playing forward and setting a new scoring record, Iohnny King playing a fast forward position, Tom Gworek playing tall center position, and Ed Hayes and Pete Steege moving the ball up the court from the guard posts. The fellows did a fine job that year and we were all proud to see members of our class representing the school in a major sport. Next came our junior year and along with it the '49-'50 season and another fine I.V. squad. Hard-driving Red Schu- mann, rebounding George Barker and Art Clarke, fighting Iimmy Anderson and sharp-eyed lack Dulaney all come on, under the leadership of Captain Art Clarke, to represent our class again. They all played hard and managed to rack up a fine 14-4 record. We can only hope that classes following will be able to produce players with as much sportsmanship and ability as we have shown. Ed Budd Phil Stiles Iack Dulaney Captain Tom Gworek VARSITY BASKETBALL It was in our junior year that our class was first represented on the varsity squad. Ed Budd, Iohnny King, and Tom Gworek were all fitted with varsity uniforms that year. lt was around these boys, with Tom Gworek as captain. that our fine team of '50- '51 was built. From the start of our first game with Ellsworth, it was evident that at long last W. H. S. had a team which was willing to work together. Using a hard pressing, well-coached defense coupled with a smooth passing offense the blue and white five were able to out-point Ellsworth 35-31. It was in this first game that Ed Budd displayed his scoring ability and Iohnny King, his play-making ability, For the next five games, Wethersfield rolled on undefeated. Woodrow Wilson, Middletown, Plainville, and Lewis went down in order. All throughout this, two undergrads, Phil Stiles and scrappy Billy Adams added greatly to the team's success. After losing to a sharp-shooting five from Newington next, the Warriors came back to beat the Alumni, Windsor, and A. S. D. It was in these games that Pete Steege and lack Dulaney came in time and again to split the nets with long sets and long left-handers respec- tively. Art Clarke came up with many timely taps and jump shots while Red Schumann proved himself a steady and play-making guard. Rockville and Middletown were the next victims of Wethersfield's hard-driving team as the season reached its mid-point and the faculty reached for their sneakers and rubbing alcohol. Once again the faculty defended their undefeated title and once again emerged undefeated, for, after the ladders. secret weapons. barbells and exhausted faculty were cleared from the floor, the score was found to be 38-38. After this relief from the regular season grind, the varsity was either too relaxed or too confident for they promptly lost the next game to Woodrow Wilson whom they had beaten previously. Pulling themselves back into winning form again, they were able to beat Plainville by a wide margin the following game. The rehabilitation came none too quickly, for the following week, Wethersfield was to meet the league-leading Newington. As this all important game opened, it was seen that Wethersfield had more spirit and drive than ever before in the season. Fighting all the way with Billy Adams, Iohnny King and Ed Budd leading the way in scoring and Phil Stiles and Tom Gworek pulling down rebounds. Wethersfield won 47-36 to take over the league lead. With many fine ball players like Billy Adams, Phil Stiles and Ron Kozuch coming back from the varsity and with other fine ball players coming up from the I.V.'s, we're sure Wethersfield will have another good season next year. Qs Billy Adams Iohnny King Ron Kozuch 'It Red Schumann Art Clarke Pete Steege . X :gr 4' W-fl Y gk . 3 ' wt 3 -Ms..-4..,,1 . ,t . r' t,, ' M.-sf , Nm.. .2 ,f 'A 'it l' t is BASEBALL 1950 Our freshman year was uneventful in base- ball, as none of our class made the varsity team. In our sophomore year our class was represented by Farr, Bossidy, Budd, Bittner and Schumann. Bossidy played left and centerfield while Farr played third base. Budd Bittner filled in in the outfield and Schumann substituted in the infield. Bossidy batted .310 for third place on the team. Gordon Farr was elected co-captain along with Bones Pomeroy for our junior year when Marino, King, and Dulaney joined the squad. Frank Ramsay led the team in batting with .429 and set cr new strikeout mark for Wethersfield Hi h with 104 He also itched a Q - P no-hitter against Plainville. Ron Kozuch was sec- ond in batting with .333 and Red Schumann was third with .320. Bossidy was elected captain for the 1951 team and with all the other good players, we're sure to play ball well. 'k , - fl ' Wi 69 -s nu l K! Gi P , lx, For the past three years, the track team has been trying to get into the exclusive circle of unbeaten teams, but hasn't been successful as yet. If trophies were given out to those who worked their hardest and tried their best, Wethersfield would take first every time, for that's just what the team has been doing and it does deserve a lot of credit for this. In our freshman year, the first year in which Coach Burford took charge, the team ended with a 1-3 record in the dual meets. We defeated East Hartford but lost to Bulkeley, Woodrow Wil- son and Plainville. Those on the team from our class were Bragdon, Fitzpatrick, Campbell, Gagosz, Wallace and Kellogg. Fitzpatrick proved himself a worthy member by earning his letter in his first year. With the team improving a little, the next season ended with a 2-3 record, sending Farmington and Plainville down to defeat and losing to Bulkeley, East Hartford and Woodrow Wil- son. Artie Brooks and Don Benedict were added to those already on the team from our class. The 1950 season ended with a l-3 record, losing to Ells- worth, Bulkeley, and East Hartford but beating Plainville in a close one. Wethersfield was handicapped this year in that they didn't have any sprinters and even resorted to using one weight man in the relays. This year Benedict, Fitzpatrick, Bragdon, Fox, Gagosz and Moseley all did their jobs well and Fox, Bragdon and Gagosz earned their letters. Maybe, with the acquisition of more runners, Wethersfield will have it in '5l. af' X '.r TR CK 1950 lst Row: Coach Burford, G. Stockwell, D. Benedict, G. Keller, T. Abraham, H. Willard: 2nd Row: F. Davis, H. Gagosz, P. DiCioccio, I. Moseley, P. Stiles: 3rd Row: R. Pain, R. Fitzpatrick, N, Brou- der, G. Harris, G. Bragdon, F. Mc- Narnara. . 1 .lip 7 an in-Q .W e .1 First Row: I. Bell, B. Tasko, B. Ruqlio. P. O'Connor. H. Keeler. Second Row: I. Perkins, I. Grant. M. Nabel, I. Aitken, S. Murray. S. Hallisey. Third Row: P. Mellen. I. Little, A. Wes- son, M. Valentine. Coach. GIRLS' SOCCER In our sophomore year we made an unsuccessful attempt to gain the soccer championship. Both the juniors and seniors defeated us. Our junior year, however, was a different story. We started off with a bang by winning the game with the sophomores. Next we tied the seniors but because of an early snow, the last game remained unplayed. Therefore, we shared the championship with the seniors and looked forward to the time when we would be seniors. Unfortunately, during the senior year, we were all disappointed because cold weather kept us from playing the class championship games. .1 , s. ga HL ,4 I .f A ' ff, g . ,, ,,,,XQflfvvv1 - gf K f l P! -4,..f x. 71 GIRLS' BASKETB LL e9.,lQ R57 I 4? First Row: B. Taako, I. Little, I. Bell, H. Keeler. S. Murray. Second Row: I. Grant, S. Hallisey, I. Perkins, B. Ruglio, P. O'Connor. B. O'Hara, M. Valentine, Coach. As sophomores we had quite a team and we came close to winning the championship. We defeated the juniors, but, because of a one-point margin, lost Q to the seniors. During our junior year we tried again, but this time lost to both the juniors and seniors with the senior class taking the championship. However, our team did its best. The basketball tournaments of this year are just beginning and since sen- iors have won every other year we played in the tournaments, we are confident that our team will capture the title of High School Champs this year. Kg,-X rs-O O 2 H S J L9 C H-,CSV 'AZ xe , .Rl if f MII 0 . The SECDND TEAM JD.. 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