Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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.

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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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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.