Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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CAROL GAVETTE Dancing, the child of music and song. Taffy, who came to us from Weaver, is a pretty, blue-eyed blonde, whose interests are on the gay side. Her main interests are dancing and sports, and at least once a week you can find Taffy, at a now very popu- lar bop session. She plans to continue as a telephone oper- ator. Leaders' Club 4. HARTLAND GIFFORD Rest is rust. Real life is in love, laughter, and work. Hart, a well-dressed, neat and trim young man, will long be remembered as one of those to whom A's seem to stick. He excels as a student, as a leader, and as a pitcher for the base- ball team. Hart's quiet man- nerisms, unassuming ways, and smile will carry him far in any field he chooses to enter. Varsity Baseball 2. 3. 4: Boys' State 2g Student Council 4: Traffic Squad 4, Dramatic Club 3: Baccalaureate Usher 31 Student Government Day 1 I I t - N, U I - A , E ORLANDO GIONFRIDDO He is never sorry for what he does not say. A good natured fellow, Len- ny accepts graciously any task which must he done. He is well liked for his pleasantness and reliability. He is a good lis- tener and is a little on the quiet side. With all these characteristics, he is sure to have many friends in the fu- fUl'C. Class Soccer I. 2. 5. 41 Hi-Y 23 Junior Dramatic Club 2. 3, Senior Dramatic Club: Senior Plays. -Q1 4 , . ff.. rw -. 1.-Q ,fa 0 ' ' ' -Y ' g 31. 'Ab ' ' -'liz e 'wyfffx - i 3: 1,5 ' s 'Q-fe 1 .X - . . Lv fq .- l 4 t Q, LORENZ GOETZ 'Tis science that claims the man's time. Lorenz is a very good student and his participation in class proves ir. His humorous man- nerisms have given us many fine impressions of him. We will always remember Lorenz for his sunny disposition. He plans to take up Mining En- gineering in college. Weather Club lg Slide Rule Club 3, 4, Auxiliary Civil Defense Fire De- partment 3, 4. 18 ff Q Q' Zig .- sq, CAROL JANET GRABINSKY Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. Carol is quiet, sincere, and pos- sesses a grand sense of humor. Her easy smile will long be re- membered by all her friends at W.H.S. Carol plans to enter the insurance field after grad- uation. We know she will find success and happiness in her chosen work. Best of luck, Carol. Glee Club 1: Girls' Sports 1. MARILYN GEIGL leer very frowns are fairer ar, Then smiles of other maidens are. Middy is truly one of the beauties of our class with her perfect features and enviable appearance. She possesses a calm, unruffied manner which proves to be one of her many favorable attributes. When Middy does anything you can be sure it is done well. Her sportsmanship and willingness insure her fast success at Bay Path. Debating Club 3: Senior Play Staff: Elm Staffg Recreation Council 4: Dramatic Club 2, 43 Girls' Sports 1, 2. 3, 43 Leaders' Club 4. CAROL GILMORE She is so constant to me, and so hind. Carol is a light-hearted, friend- ly person who has won many friends. She is always calm and dignified, but still a lot of fun in a group. This pretty Miss will win and hold the friend- ship of many throughout her life. Best of luck always, Carol. Girls' Sports 1, 2, 33 Music Assist- ant . cl GERALD HABER Blest with that gift: The eagerness to assist. jerry is a very sincere and conscientious worker. He has given much of his time to run- ning the movie projector here at school. His main ambition is in this field and we wish him all the luck and happiness in the world.

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F. FRANCIS FITZGERALD Ar many mood: as day: in the year. Bitzie came to us from Rox- bury, Massachusetts, not too long ago, but he has found his way already into the hearts of his fellow classmates. He has proven himself an asset to the class by the amount of work he has contributed. Usually cheerful, he is always easy to get along with. BARBARA FRANKLIN Education ir but a parsing fancy. Barb is one girl who will never lack friends. She is for- ever trying to make someone laugh and, nine times out of ten, she succeeds. With her jovial manners and pleasing disposition, she will go far. Barb plans to continue work- ing in an office upon gradua- tion. Dramatic Club l. Juoma GABLE She lover to live: therefore the has much to offer life. Lil' Judy - bubbling over with vim, vigor, and verve and a pixie-like mischievous grin. Her steady, pleasing disposi- tion, and jovial manner have made her one of our most popular seniors. junior Marshal: junior Prom Com- mitte Chairman: Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Leaders' Club 3, 41 Elm Staff: Traffic Squad 3, 4, Dramatics 2, Debating 3: Student Council 35 Cheerleaders' 3, 4: Recreational Council 2, 3. 4g Senior Play StaR'g Junior Prom Queen. JOAN FITZGERALD Plea.tare and action make the bourr .feem Jborterf' With her carefree attitude and her wonderful Irish smile we have always said that Yonie was Boston's loss and Wethers- freld's gain. She is noted for her unique expressions and her eagerness to get the fun going, Her constant vivacity plus a neat appearance are sure to bring her even more friends and happiness in the future. Girls' Leaders Club 31 Senior Play Staff: Recreation Council 43 Elm Staffg Girls' Sports 2. 3. 4. ste'- EDWARD FLYNN A :harp wit, a witty tongue. Good looking and neat in ap- pearance, fun-loving but con- scientious in manner, Ed is one of our most popular class- mates. He is well known for his love of boats and his prow- ess on the soccer held. These and many other admirable qualities will carry him far in life. Varsity Soccer 3, 4: Ski Club 3: Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Play Staffg Class Soccer 1, 23 Class Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4. -8 , I ' ii P J . i f' . i zlfff 'G . ' , . iii? it I. . s, -' M24 ' ' I I7 JOHN JOSEPI-I FORGETTA Thou bart been a generous giver. john has brightened the halls of W.H.S. with his cheerful- ness and happy-go-lucky na- ture. These qualities have won him many lasting friendships, and will surely lead him on to future success. Best of luck in whatever you undertake, john. Choir lg Recreation Council 2, 55 Class Soccer 3. BARBARA FRENCH Youth it the only reason for enjoyment. One of our gayest and friendlr est students is Bobbie. She has the indestructible ability to get along with anyone. Her practical jokes have livened up many a dull day for us here at W.H.S. Bobbie collects stamps for a hobby, and is also very active in sports. Upon gradua- tion she plans to attend college to take up teaching. Choir lg Glee Club 2, 3: Leaders' Club 3, 4: Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3. 4. ANNE ELIZABETH GAINTY Stately grace, a regal air. A pleasing disposition, charm- ing graciousness and constant reliability-Anne certainly is fortunate in having so much. Her frank manner and her lovely smile are known to all of us. She has always excelled in her scholastic work and yet, has always been active in out- side activities. You are bound to attain your ambitions, Anne. Music Assisranr la Girls' Sports 1: Glee Club I, 2, 3, 43 Debatinf Club 3: Foreign Policy 3. 4: A I-Stare Concert 4.

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EDITH HUNTER 1 P 39 GEORGE HARRIS Those fields, those hills had laid strong hold on his affections. George is a quiet type of per- son who never has too much to say. Nevertheless, he is always ready for a good time and he gets along well with his class- mates. He is noted for his will- ingness to help and his prow- ess on the track field. All the best of luck to you, George. Track 2, 33 Track Captain 41 Intra- mural Soccer 1. Happily moving on her tray, in spite of sorrou' or dismay. Edie is one of the many fun- loving members of our class. She will always have a good time. Her generous and under- standing ways make her a true friend and sympathetic listener. Edie is known to us as an all-around good sport. All the best to one of the best! Girls' Leaders Club 3: Dramatic Club 3, 45 Girls' Sports 1, 2. 3, 4, Recreation Council 2, 3. 4:1 Debat- ing Club 2, Elm Staff: Senior Play Staff, Student Council 2. JAMES KEARNS M y eye was hold and fearless. A gleam in his eye, a smile on his lips, and always looking for fun, fits jimmy to a tee. Though he shows no love for school work, he is very ambi- tious in work outside. With his determined and indepen- dent ways, he is sure to go far in this world. BARBARA HARTIGAN Her fiery hair, her sly tongue, hespeak an Irish lass. Barb, although many people may not realize it, is an accom- plished dancer. She may seem quiet, but her friends know better. Barb is ready with a joke and a laugh anytime. We wish you luck in whatever you decide to do, Barb. Swimming 3, 4. .,1 'I9 I' JOHN HAYES An air of great solemnity, a heart of greater mirth. john, with his quiet, unassum- ing ways, his smile and his ability to get along with peo- ple, is a person who will never be forgotten in the halls of W.H.S. john's ability on the soccer field also helps to make him an outstanding classmate. He plans to work on the farm after school. Varsity Soccer 3. 43 Clm Basketball 3, 4: Class Soccer 25 'Sophomore g-log Committee 2: Senior Play ta . .f Hx .gi1iNiJYW' g ,a A 1 .1 W s Jftx NORMA G. HOYT Who mixed reason with pleasure, wisdom with mirth. Norm is a classmate with whom we all like to be. She has a wonderful sense of humor and a happy-go-lucky disposi- tion. Norm always has a friendly word for all. Her abil- ity to get along with everyone will make her successful in the business world. Library Assistant 1: Student Council 2, 4, Foreign Policy 4. GORDON JOHNSON Gora'y's a chap on whom we may depend, For fun and wit and laughs without end. G0rdie is best known for his imitations and witty sayings. But he also has the enviable ability to reason, and straight- en out other people's problems. He always has a good word for the other fellow. Best of suc- cess in the future, Gordie. Dramatic Club 41 Debating Club 3g Class President 2: Class Soccer 2, 3, 4: Basketball 3, 4: Traffic Squad 4: Elm Staff, Graduation Usher. AUDREY ANN KEEFE A prize for haste she can never claim But she calmly gets there just the same. Audie has a friendly dispo- sition and keen sense of humor. Her scholastic ability and qual- ity of leadership help to make her the wonderful person she is. She always has a friendly word for all. Audie's kind heart and helping hand make her a favorite among her class- mates. Glrf Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Student Coun- cil l, 23 Elm Leaves Staff 2, 53 Elm Staifg Orchestra 1, 2. 3: National Honor Society 3. 4: All State Music Festival 2, 3: Girls' State 3: New England Music Festival 2. 3: Senior Plays Staff: Class Secretary 4.