Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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. .

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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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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.