Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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-A -so A fl ROBERT ST. AMAND Unmoved hy the wiler of women. If ever there was a walking sports dictionary, it is Saint One of our most rabid girl haters, he nevertheless goes to the dances and sells soda. He will long be remembered for his quick wit and his bringing of loaves of bread to school. He plans to attend college after graduation. Trafiic Squad 4: Varsity Basketball 3, 4: Class Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4: Man- a r Soccer 3. 4: Baccalaureate Ligier 3: Class Basketball 1, 2. MARCIA RUTH SEYMOUR l :peak u'hat'.r on my mind and in my heart. Wit, humor, a friendly dispo- sition, a kind heart-Marcia has them all. She is happy-go- lucky and always ready for a good time. With such a won- derful personality, Marcia will be very successful in college, and afterwards, in her teaching career. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Business Club l: Choir 43 Debating Club 3: Dra- matic Club 3. 4: Honor Society 3. 4: Elm Staff: Senior Plzysg Foreign golgcy 4: Operetta l: hess Club ANNE SKELLY Who har friend: because rhe ir one. It's hard to express in words the way we feel about Anne. She is one in a million: good- natured, amiable and thought- ful. Her uncontrollably effer- vescent spirit and her spontan- eous humor have made her one of our most well-liked and out- standing classmates. Swimming 2g Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4: Debating Club 3: Student Coun- cil 3: Graduation Usher 3: Elm Staff: Elm Leaves 4: Senior Play Staff: Recreation Council 4: Soccer f r, -,r.i?'. , QV' - , -. . . - -C . . ' -ff' ki 1 , me 'V W e THERESA SAMEK The reason firm, the temperate ufill, Endurance. foreright. .ftrength and skill. Tete loves to have fun and is always the life of the party. But she also has her serious side and is a determined and sin- cere worker. Cute, lively, and interested in everyone and everything no matter where she is-that's our gal. With so much in your favor, you can't miss, Theresa. Dramatic Club 2, 3: Debating Club 2, 3: Recreation Council 2. 3. 41 Senior High Choir 35 Senior Play Staff: Soccer 2, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Hop Committee 2: Junior Prom Committee 3: Choir 3: Operetta 3. d .ef? ' DIANA CAROL SCHIAVONE She rhouu the world a friend- ly face To make the world a friendly place. Diana's friends know her for the good-natured, friendly per- son she really is. She is a hard- working and conscientious stu- dent. She hopes to enter the business field upon graduation. We know you will find success and happiness in whatever work you undertake. Recreation Council 4: Business Club 1: Glee Club 1, 2. I N w , , Jain..-. . TTEJH .ghtr f- 27 x .. . V , , , ri , . . 'A . -.17 ,,' , - 'Q A fi 'Q t K V' V , 11 5 I iigrf . My .g ,Q ' , 1 'S '.Z,i'L'i3,11t ' ,xv DIANE SCHILKE Made ofthe rtuf which will endure. Sympathetic understanding and quiet sincerity have always brought Diane friends and success. Efficient and capable, she may be depended upon for any task. Any one of her many friends will tell you of her capricious ways and generous heart. Her interests lie in many fields, and she has what it takes to succeed in any of them. Senior Plays: Student Council 1: Glee Club 1, 3, 4: Choir 4: Chess Club 2: Debating Club 3: Elm Staff: Foreign Policy Club 4: Dra- matic Club 4. MOROAH SHAILER To talk without effort ir the greatest charm of talking. One person who always comes to school with a smile is Moe. She has a heart of gold and finds pleasure in making others happy. Moe has been very active in sports and has also participated wholeheartedly in many clubs. Moroah plans to enter LaSalle college. We wish you lots of luck and success. Girls' Sports l, 2, 3, 4: Leaders' Club 3. 4: Senior Plays: Dramatic Club l, 2, 3, 4: Debating Club 3. DAVID S. SMITH Life ir worth the living, , Well worth the taking, having and the giving. Dave is one of those people that you can't help liking. He's well known for his cats and the short time he has them. You'll usually find him tinker- ing around with a motor. We're sure he's well suited for the career he has chosen-tool designing. Dramatic Club 1.

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RITA LOUISE RIVOIRE She is easy to talk with, And nice to he, with. One of our cutest, that's Rita! Her golden wavy hair is ad- mired by all her classmates. In addition to these charms, she has a wonderful sense of hu- mor and her cheerful manner has won her many friends. Best of luck in whatever you under- take, Rita. Senior Plays Staff, LORETTA ANN ROMANO I'1fe taken my fun where 1,118 found it. Loretta is the sweet half of our twin combination. I-Ier big, brown eyes and dark hair make her one of our more attractive classmates. Keep that coquet- tish look you have and we're sure you can keep them guess- ing. Keep smiling and we know you will achieve success. Glee Club 13 Opcretta lg Cheer- leader lg Social Committee lg Senior Plays Staff. .NJN 7o 1 N DORA THERESA ROMANO Who overlooks none, Who pays attention to all. Dora will always be remem- bered as one of our most friendly classmates. Her explo- sive personality and willing- ness to help people has made her a very sought after person. Although she is a twin her ways could never be duplicated. We all wish you the best of everything, Dora. Glee Club lg Operetta lg Cheer- leader lg Girls' Sports 1: Class Treasurer lg Social Committee lg Senior Plays Staff. BRADFORD HULL ROSS It matters not how long you live, hut how well. Brad ' well. kn wnfr his . ehlght- ful sense f umor, He is one of r t ve' ' h Brad can usually be vrfalace Skating the organ on Sat- urday enmgs. May your fu- tur a bright One and suc- ces lfapgndgo with you! Senior Play Staff: Choir 2. NICHOLAS RUSSO It is better to he small and shine, than great and rust a shadow. Nickie is quiet to those who don't know himg full of fun and laughter to the many that do. I-Ie is always ready for a joke or a laugh. With this out- look on life he is bound to suc- ceed in whatever he undertakes. Cross Country Team l. PATRICIA RUSSO A little fun now and then. Pat is a cute, fun-loving miss, who seems happiest when making others laugh. Her grand disposition has made an impression on all who know her. We are sure she will al- ways have a great many friends throughout her lifetime. Soccer 3, Leaders Club 3. GORDON RUTHERFORD Those who hring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. Gordie has a quiet and friendly manner, serious but fun-loving. He is always ready for a good argument, With a hearty chuckle, friendly smile and a good sense of humor he is sure to go far. Good luck in whatever you choose to do, Gordie! 26 SHIRLEY ANN RYAN Good sense and a clear mind go hand in hand. Shirl, a pint sized dynamo of energy, is usually seen with a smile in her Irish eyes. A very nice dresser, she is well known for her cute clothes, which she makes herself, We wish you lots of luck in your career as a teacher, Shirl. Girls' Sports 1, 41 Foreign Policy 33 Elm Leaves 3: Elm Staff: Dra- matic Club 4: Senior Play Cast.

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LORRAINE SMITH I take a tonic of fun in the rpring, and it lasts me all year. Lorraine's happy-go-lucky way and good sportsmanship will always be remembered by her classmates, Her friendly per- sonality has won her many friends. We are sure Snuffy will find luck and happiness in the future. Dance Committee lg Glee Club lg Girls' Sports 1. RICHARD SORENSON 'Teach me half the gladnerr that thy hrain must know. Here is a pleasant fellow who continually wears a smile, a boy in whose presence no one can bear a grudge. Although he has been with us only two years, he has made many friends and we are sure he will succeed in whatever he undertakes. Band lg Choir lg Orchestra lg Elm Leaves 21 Foreign Policy 31 Junior Dramatic Club 3. ...y.. f 1 - x . rj x ... kA.lx . is SUSAN SMITH Good health and good .tense are two of life'.r greatest hle.tringr. Calm, modest, and self-con- tained, that's Sue in a nut shell. She is reserved, has a wonderful sense of humor, and is a true friend. Sue is known for her pretty, jet-black hair and her love for horses. All the best, Sue. Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. BRIAN SOUCY Ar merry at the day ir long. Brian's grand disposition and sense of humor have made him one of our best-liked stu- dents. His friendliness to all, and his love for the great out- doors will carry him happily through the years. We know a good-natured fellow like you, Brian, deserves success. Dance Committee lg Fish and Game Club 1. 23' FRANCIS STEVENS He has no enemier hecaure he know not how to make them. Franny has gone through his courses in a quiet way, but has succeeded in making a great many friends. Whatever he may decide to do we are sure it will not find him lacking, and we know that he will com- plete it in his usual smiling, friendly manner. PHILIP STILES 'Retponrihilities gravitate to the man who can rhoulder them. Phil is our class president. To describe him is easy. You name it and he has it, per- sonality, consideration, intelli- gence, leadership, and athletic ability. Phil's straight-for ward ways and earnest ambi- tions have won him many friends at W.H.S. These same qualities will always assure him great popularity in life, and we know he will be an out- standing success in his chosen Field of engineering. Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Varsity Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4g Junior Prom Com- mittee 31 Athletic Council 41 Senior Playsg Boys' State 3g Elm Staff, Traf- fic Squad 4, Class President 4, Fire Squad 3, 4g Student Council 5g Elm L. GILBERT STOCKWELL Moderation, the nohlert gift of Heaven. Gil's fun-loving nature and carefree manner, make him a friend of all. His interest lies in our track team Where he has made a fine record for himself. To you Gil go our sincere wishes for the future. Track 2, Foreign Policy 4. PETER FREDERICK STORMS A steady man with a steady mind, A hetter man it hard to End. A butch, a wide grin, and a lot to say, that's Pete, He always knows what to say, and when to say it. We're sure that with his manner and winning personality, he'll make a suc- cess of his college years at Mid- dlebury and in the field of en- gineering. All the best to you, Pete. Varsity Soccer 2. 5, 43 Student Council 3, 4, President of Student Council 5g Orchestra 2, 3, Band 2, 31 Dramatic Club 25 Fire Squad 3. 43 Traffic Squad 4, National Honor Society 3. 4g Senior Plays: Elm Staff, Junior Prom Committee 33 Prom King 3g Athletic Council 3.