Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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BARBARA ELIZABI-Tl'H 0'HAllA Here is the girl who really pos- sesses it . Barb has every- thing from a keen judgment and athletic ability to a neat figure and a personality that's just tops. In addition, she has a natural knack for leadership, coopera- tiveness, and friendliness. With all these fine characteristics plus her ability to get along with all kinds of people, success. bliss. and prosperity will always be hers. Girl's Sports 1, 2, 3. 4: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Cheerleaders 3, 4: Leader's Club 3, 4: Recreation Councll 4: Traffic Squad 4: Class Sec. 4: Elm Staff 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. IANET ELAINE PAPINEAU Ian -a neat and attractive ap- pearance plus a fun-loving na- ture compose one of our nicest students from Rocky Hill. Ian is well noted for her witty remarks and cute jokes. Her unassuming manner and happy-go-lucky ways will carry her far. Ian plans to further her singing career or en- ter the world of business. Cheerleaders 1: Glee Club 1: Operetta 1: Usher for Mikado 2: Glee Club 2: Senior Plays Staff 4. IOAN EVELYN PERKINS Cute. friendly, and with a pleas- ant smile for everyone is our Perky . Perky enjoys music. horseback riding and sports of all kinds. We will always re- member her performance as 'l'exie in the Senior Plays. With her winning ways and personal- ity. Perky will make the ideal grammar school teacher. Best of luck at TCC. Glee Club l, 2. 4: Choir 2, 3, 4: French Club 2: Dramatic Club 2: Girls Sports 2, 3, 4: Operetta 2: All-State 4: Elm Staff 4. IAMES PETER POOLE lim , one of a long line of Pooles'. finds himself to be right at home in any kind of play acting , and has made many friends through his ambitious at- titude. We are sure that Iim's ability to take hold of any situa- tion will guide him to high honors in college. Senior Plays 4: Class Soccer 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Music 1, 2. 3. - I I ,XV if IULIA PAPARELLA It's easy to tell Iulie's pet peeve-people who haven't a sense of humor. Her pet like ls dogs. Everyone knows her for her readiness to help others. Be- cause of this, and her happy-go- lucky ways, we know Iulie will make a fine nurse at Hartford Hospital. Glee Club l, 2: Choir 2. GERALD NICHOLAS PAWLICH Never was there one time when Ierry ever gave the teachers any realtrouble. How could he. with his cheerful mannerism and ways! When anyone came ln contact with him, they seemed quickly to realize that here was a Good Ice . We wish him lots of luck in his carpentry trade or in the Navy. Class Basketball 2: Class Base- ball 2: Class Soccer 2: Traffic Squad 4. MURIEL FRANCES PLUCXER Oh darn! 'I'hat's Merle just striking another wrong key in typing. She is a very friendly member of the class of '51 and her thoughtful ways will long be remembered by many of us. We're sure Merle will be the wit of the office with her jovial manners. Cheerleader 1: School Paper Staff l. ALDO V. PHARIO Aldo came to us from the little Italian town of Aosta. at the base of the French Alps, where he served in the Anti-Fascist resis- tance movement during the war. Aldo must have grown up skiing on Alpine slopes, for he is our outstanding skiier, by far. Here is also a man well versed in scholastic knowledge who, we are sure, will easily succeed. Best of luck in engineering school, Aldo. Ski Club 3, 4: Business Club 2.

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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.

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THEODORE F. PYKOSZ. IR. 'l'ed is the boy from the great metropolis of Rocky Hill. When he laughs everyone laughs with htm. When he speaks everyone listens. A good athlete, a good sport. a brilliant student. and a friend that is a treasure. Ted will always be a source of cheer. Class Basketball 3, 4: Elm Staff 4: Cap and Gown Committee 4: Youth Gov't 3: Student Council 1: Baseball 1: Basketball 1. IUDY BROOKS RICHARDS Iudy is usually very quiet and dignified but always ready for a good laugh. She has gained many friends by her easy ways. and her ambitious attltude will make her a fine teacher. Lots of luck, Iudy, at Teachers College. Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Choir 2, 3, 4: Senior Plays 4: Swimming Team 3, 4: Soccer 1. 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3: Leaders Club 3. 4. NANCY RAE RILEY Nan has been one of our smartest and wittlest students. She always has a keen remark for any situation and a good word for all of her classmates. She can only be described as a wonderful girl with a sparkling personality. We wish you all the luck in the future in your career at college. Nan. Glee Club 2. 3: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3: French Club 2. 3: Operetta 2. 3: Baccalaureate 2: Class Will 1: Graduation Play 1: Choir 3: Foreign Policy Associa- tion 4. MERICO M. RUGGIERO Rick's quiet and unassuming manner has made him one of our most well-liked classmates. Warm and friendly, and forever flashing his winning smile. Rick is everybody's friend. With a taste for clothes, his neatness and appearance are faultless. Class Soccer 1. 2. 3, 4: Class Basketball 3:' Ir. Prom Commit- tee 3. CHARLES WESLEY REDFIELD Charlie's easy-going ways, his smile. red hair and quick wit have won him many friends in the short year he has been at W.l-I.S. Always a hard worker and a fine student, we know Charlie will succeed in whatever field he chooses. Freshman Reception Committee 4: Student Council 4. THERESA G. RICH! Small and neat with a pleasing personality. always ready with a winning smile. that's Tre . She plans to go to secretarial school and we know that be- cause of her conscientious ways she will go far in the business world. Girls Sports 1. 3: Recreational Council 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Business Club 3: Dramatic Club 2, 4. ROBERT OKLEY RUGAR Bob's friendly smile and pleas- ant nature will be missed by all of us next year. His artistic abil- ity has brightened the halls of W.I-l.S. with posters. Pew of us have worked harder than Bob. He has maintained a high scho- lastic average in addition to working at the First National for three years. Bob plans to attend college next year. Class Soccer 1: Ir. Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Student Coun- cil 3. 4: Elm Leaves 4: Traffic Squad 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. BARBARA ANN RUGLIO On the soccer field. on the bas- ketball court, or on the baseball diamond, Bubbles excels. We' all know her for her outstanding ability in athletics. Her other ln- terests lie chiefly in books. dogs and children. Barb's amiable per- sonality and spontaneous laugh have gained her many true friends. Cap and Gown Comm. 4: Dra- matic Club 1, 2: Business Club 3: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Bank Teller 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Badminton 2: Girls Sports 1. 2, 3. 4: Youth Gov't Day 3: Swimming 2, 3.