Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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.

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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.

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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