Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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.

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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

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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.