Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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.

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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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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. .