Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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BARBARA McGII.L Bobbie is just a package full of joy. She is constantly seen bounding around radiating her happiness. Her inexhaustible vigor and vitality plus her well- known musical abilities will be remembered by all of us. Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Choir 2. 3, 4: Operetta 2: Dramatic Club 2: All State 3, 4: Senior Plays 4. PATRICIA RUTH MELLEN From her pen floweth words of beauty. Pat is the writer of the class and is known for her swell job as editor of the Elm Leaves in her junior year. Not only good at writing, she achieves high marks in her other subjects. also, and was one of the first students at W.H.S. to be inducted into the National Honor Society. With this behind her, she is sure to be a success at college. Latin Club 1: Girl's Sports l, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Foreign Policy 2, 4: National Honor Society 3, 4: Elm Leaves 3, 4: St! .dent Council 3: Ski Club 3: Elm Staff 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Recreational Council 4. IANE ANN MILLMAN Ianie is quiet, but only during classes. After school she really goes all out for fun. She always has a friendly greeting for her friends. Ianie wants to work in an insurance company. and we wish her lots of success. Glee Club 1. WILLIAM CHURCHILL MORRIS Iug is very quiet in school, but his friends testify that he is really the life of the party, and takes his part in life very seriously. We are sure he will make out well in the future with his very admirable trait of such sincerity of purpose. Class Soccer. 1-dh gt, BARBARA IOAN MCKEON Bobbie is one of the quietest members in our class-that is, quiet at school. We hear from the outside world that she is quite a different person after school hours. After graduation Bobbie wants to become a mem- ber of the business world. Glee Club l. DONALD MICHAEL MESSINA Don , with his mastery of the keyboard, won't soon be forgot- ten hy the Class of '51, He has a warm, likeable disposition, and is a true friend. He plans to enter the University of Connecti- cut in the fall, and to go on into pharmacy. Orchestra 3: Choir 3, 4-. IOSEPH WILLIAM MOORE Ice is tall and blond and could very well represent the quiet, easy-going, well-reserved type. Yet as one really gets to know him, he will find Ioe on the ball and headed in the right direction. His ways will certainly grant him success in junior col- lege where he plans to take up joumalism. Traffic Squad 4. SUSAN MAY MURRAY Sue , a dominant personality known to all. Our attractive, freckled faced classmate is sure to go for in her chosen field with her wide range of interests. apt- ness at conversation and her ability to make friends. Sue's versatile personality enables her to cope with any situation. Her interests lie in books, sports and traveling. Best of luck, Sue, in your chosen profession. Latin Club 1: Dramatic Club l, 2: Girls Sports 1, 2, 3. 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Youth Gov't Day 3: Senior Plays 4: Recreational Council 4: Elm Staff 4: Class Treas. 4: Choir 4: Elm Leaves 2. 3, 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.

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IOHN WILLIAM MOSELEY Looking for a swell guy? You can always find Chubby down at the drug store flashing his ever-present smlle. His pleasant personality will keep him flying high in the Air Force. Good luck. Iohnnyl Class Soccer 4: Choir 4. MARIE CHARLOTTE NABEL Roe , a live wire from the word Gol We always find her talking great guns ln her friendly, in- fectious manner. Some lucky children will be in for a treat when Marie completes her teach- er's training at Wlllimantic State Teacher's College. Girls' Sports l, 2, 3, 4: Class Vice-Pres. 4: Iunior Marshal 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Elm Staff 4: Recreational Council 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2: Traffic Squad 4: Choir 4. MERVA DOROTHY NEURATH Merv always has a smile and a witty remark for everyone. She ls attractive with a carefree at- titude, and her cheerfulness has made many friends at W.H.S. She plans to attend the Connec- tlcut Institute of Hairdressing next September. Choir 2: Glee Club 2. IOHN DALE O'BRIEN The right combination of good humor and sincerity makes O.B. just about tops. Dale possesses a wealth of just ordi- nary common sense. and is al- ways ready to do as well as to say . He has proved a ready and willing friend to all. With his skill at reasoning things out, lt's a safe bet that Dale will be a success at Trinity and finally. medical school. Student Council 2: Elm Leaves 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Recrea- tional Council 3, 4: Senior Plays 4: Elm Staff 4: Freshman Recep- tion Comm. 4: Foreign Policy Association 4: Dramatic Club 4: Graduation Usher 3: Boys' State 2: Slide Rule Club. RICHARD MOSELEY Dick is a hard worker. Whe- ther it be studies. his afternoon job, or school activities, he does his best. With pencil behind his ear, a big grin, and his hair in his eyes, he is a big addition to any gathering. Glee Club 1. 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Class Soccer 3, 4: Freshman Re- ception Comm. 4. BRUCE ARNOLD NELSON Fish is one of our students who gets ahead by working hard and saying little. He has spent many of his valuable study hours run- ning the movie projector. Bruce plans to enter the University of Connecticut next year. Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Senior Plays Staff 4. DONALD E. NOREN Though Duck is slightly on the quiet side. he manages to keep many a conversation alive. He is one of our better draftsmen and hopes to make use of the knowl- edge of building by following the carpentry trade. Class Soccer 2. 3. PATRICIA I.. 0'CONNOR Laugh and the world laughs with you. Patty's infectious laughter, friendly manner, and ability to entertain us with a joke or humorous demonstration make her welcome in any group. We all know Pat for her dancing ability. She plans to continue her studies and dancing in New York. All the luck in the world. Pat, in the field of dancing. Girls' Sports 1. 2. 3. 4: Student Council 1. 4: Latin Club 1: Dra- matic Club 2. 3: Leaders Gab 3, 4: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Freshman Reception Comm. 4: Cheerleaders 1. 2, 3. 4: Business Club 3: Elm Staff 4: Baccalaureate Usher 3: Senior Plays Staff 4: Recreational Council 4: Badminton 2.