Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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ELAINE RHODA SAGE Elaine's quiet and dignified manner fools many people for she is really full of fun and pos- sesses an unusual sense of humor. Elaine's friendly. easy- going manner and ready wit have gained her many friends at W.H.S. Elaine plans to fur- ther her study of art at Syracuse University. We all wish her the best of luck for success. Art Club 1, 4: Glee Club 2: Choir 1, 3, 4: Orchestra 3, 4: Band 3: Freshman lnterhigh Choir 4: Operetta 2: Senior Plays Staff 4: Nat'1 Honor Society 4: Elm Staff 4. EDITH LYNETTE SCHILKE Witty, mischievous, and always on the go-that's Lynn . She loves roller skating and singing and hates having to be home at a definite curfew hour. In the future she plans to go to Hartford Secretarial School. Every success to a capable secretary. Glee Club 1. 2, 3: Choir 2: Op- eretta 2: Art Club 1. BETTY IEAN SHELDON One lively blonde bomb - that makes up Bessie . Her friendly smile and pleasing disposition make her a friend to everyone. Her cute and different ways of saying things will long be re- membered. Middlesex Hospital ought to be happy to have her train there. Girls' Sports 1. 2, 3, 4: Business Club 3: Badminton 2: Swimming 1. 2: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4: Girls Glee Club 3. 4: Leaders Club 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Recreation Council 4. DOROTHY I OYCE SMITH Ioycie is one of the hardest working girls in our class. She works after school, and, when- ever she can find a spare minute, goes out delivering eggs. We will always remember her for her natural ways. Lots of luck in the future. Ioycie. Cheerleader l: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Youth Gov't Day 3. NORMAN SCHAUSS Red is the kind of fellow you just can't help liking. He makes friends easily and always seems to have time to stop what he is doing and talk things over. Red is headed for trade school next year. We know that whatever he does he will have many friends. Class Basketball 3: Class Soccer 3. 4. ALAN ROBERT SCHUMANN Red's contagious laughter and his story-telling, complete with wild gestures and exaggerated incidents, have always bright- ened up- the halls of W.H.S. In another light we see Red as an organizer and determined worker on the Recreation Coun- cil, and a fine athlete in three major sports. His sense of humor is bound to bring him many friends and success. Senior Plays 4: Varsity Baseball 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 3. 4: Varsity Soccer 3, 4: Youth Gov't 3: Recreational Council 4: Elm Staff 4. BRUCE B. SKIFF The halls of W.H.S. won't be the same without Tooski's warm booming greetings. Easy to know, with a heart as big as himself, he has a host of friends. As almost anyone could have guessed, Tooski is going on into mechanics, and will study at the General Motors School in Flint, Michigan. Class Basketball 3, 4: Varsity Soccer 4. SHERMAN SMITH Sherm could well be called the old cowhand from Harris' Barn . His interest in farming, his cowboy boots. quick smile, and quiet ways are known to all. We wish you luck as a dairy farmer, Sherm.

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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.

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GAYETH ELLEN SPENCER Gay has galned many friends with her cheerful, easy going ways. A word of kindness toward others can always be expected from her, Gay's friendly smile will always be remembered by her classmates and will help her as a receptionist after graduation. Luck and success always, Gay. Business Club 3: Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 4: Foreign Policy Club 4: Senior Plays Staff 4. IEANETTE ANN SYLVESTER Little Iodine is known for her cheerful, friendly and mischiev- ous ways. She has brightened many a dark and dull day. Al- ways smiling, she greets every- one wlth a cheery Hi there! We know she will make friends wherever she goes. Youth Gov't 3: Traffic Squad 4: Girls Glee Club 3, 4: Girl Scouts 4: Girls State 3: Girls Leaders Club 4: Recreation Council 4: Student Council 3, 4. BEVERLY JOAN TASKO If there is one person of whom the Class of '51 can be genuinely proud, it's our 'Bev l Known. liked and admired by us all, she will long be remembered as the girl with the all-around person- allty. Not only does she excel ln her schoolwork, but Bev is an enthusiastic, helpful worker and friend to all. Our hats are off to you, Bev! May your life be filled with happiness and suc- cess. Student Council 1: Latin Club 1: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4: Girl's Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Foreign Policy Club 2: Sophomore Hop Comm. 2: Class Sec. 3: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Youth Gov't 3: Girl's State 3: Nat'l Honor Society 3. 4: Elm Editor 4: Recreational Coun- cil 4: Leader's Club 4. STEPHEN B. TYROL Take a wisecrack. easy-going ways, a love for good times. and mix well. Add a knack for teasing, garnish with a wide friendly smile, and there's Steve . Did you know Steve has a hobby of collecting fire- arms. Wlth his constant calm- ness, he's sure to make good ln the field of agriculture either at the University of Connecticut or Utah. Class Soccer. PETER OSTLIN STEEGE Pete is one of our most re- spected students. He has ex- celled in classrooms and extra- curricular activities. Sports are his main interest. His hard work, good nature, and loyalty have won him many friends. Pete plans to go on to college next year. Student Council 1, 3, 4: Sopho- more Hop Comm. 2: Varsity Basketball 2. 3, 4: Iunior Prom Comm. 3: Elm Leaves 3: Youth Gov't 3: Freshman Reception Comm. 4: Traffic Squad 4: Ath- letic Council 4: Elm Staff 4. GEORGE 'IASILLO Tasil is well known by all for his cheerful nature, easy going attitude and delightful sense of humor. A good Little Sport, he keeps everyone in stitches . All these qualities add up to make a fellow who is a friend to all. Class Basketball 3, 4: Class Soc- cer 4. PATRICIA ANN THIBEN Petite and friendly-that's Pat . She's always smiling and is loads of fun. Ask her what she likes to do and quick as a flash she'll answer Dancing, I love it. Pat wants to make a career of' it after graduation and all that have seen her dance know she'll be a great success. Swimming 2, 3. 4: I.eader's Club 3. 4: Senior Plays Staff 4: Girls Sports 4. MARSHALL BEACOM UMLAUF Calm, cool, and collected-that's Marsh , While the rest of us worry and argue about our prob- lems, Marsh thinks and comes up with a solution. Marsh has been a musician and athlete as well as a student at W.H.S. We have all enjoyed his dry humor and frank manner. His future is un- certain. but Marsh hopes to at- tend college next year. Class Soccer 2, 3: Class Basket- ball 2, 3: Choir 3: Band 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4.