Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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.

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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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f JOHN SULLIVAN From hir pen lloweth word! of beauty. John is the writer in our class and is well-known for his pro- vocative rhemes. Nor only does he excel in writing but he's a very good student as well. Al- though John's ideas about what he wants to do are not definite, we know he'll succeed in what- ever he decides. Elm Ediwr: Elm Leaves 23 Elm Leaves Editor 31 Senior Playsg Dra- matic Club 41 Foreign Policy 3. ELLEN T. TYROL Play me no play: rather, ,rpeah the truth. Ellie is a great lover of sports and of singing. She is a wonderful friend to everyone who knows her. Her nice man- ners and pleasing personality have won her many friends during her school years. May you continue to succeed in whatever you undertake as you are a swell girl and deserve to come out on top. Girls' Sports 1. 2, 3. 4: Leaders' Club 35 Choir 45 Senior Plays Staff. JAMES VINCHETTE Truly, you have a head on your Jhouldersf' Mention baseball to Snapper and he'll tell you there never was a team as good as the Car- dinalsg Musial is the best there ever was. Who hasn't been ex- posed to his snappy remarks, quick comebacks, and sharp wit? Just to prove that he'll be a success in life, look at his 'Sl Buick. .ty ,gi I - 1 N ' . - x DAVID SYLVESTER Hi: dark eye scan: carefully where hir light heart will take him. Devil may care. That's Dave, always ready to have a good time and to show others a good time. One can never tell what he is going to do next. His easy- going manner, combined with his humorous remarks and good looks make him a fellow our class will always remember. Class Soccer 2. 53 Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Play Staff, Var- sity Baseball 2, 3, 4. 40 JOYCE SYLVESTER A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. With her rosy cheeks and laughing eyes, Joyce is a special gift from Rocky Hill to Weth- ersfield. She is possessed with a quiet, amiable manner which makes her a welcomed member to any group. Thoughtfulness and sincerity are only a few of the many assets which will assure Joyce of success in the future. Glee Club 2, Elm Staff: Senior Play Staff. . ' i - - A -. . Q if .. I if I 1rgfzTi ' 'Tr fs ' .-.1 . 'it , T J I ' Q4 1? ' V l, 29 . J L 1 LYMAN TIBBILS He is thoughtful, he ix kind- A better friend you'll never find, Lemon will always be found with a sincere smile on his face, which is one of the reasons for his many friends. He is a true and loyal friend as well as a conscientious worker. A lover of sports, he has be- come a fine athlete. Good luck in the future, Lyman. Hi-Y 2, 33 Varsity Track 3: Class Basketball 1. 2, 3: Varsify' 3: Class Soccer 3. BERTHA VASEL A good, warm, .funny smile' Tall and slender is Bert. She may always be heard laughing gaily or talking with a group of friends. Gay, full of pranks and fun, and with her ever- ready smile, she has gained many lasting friends. We wish you success in the business field. ROBERT WALLACE Easy come, easy go. Bob is one of the more re- served members of our class. He loves to play golf and tin- ker around with model air- planes. Those who have seen his planes really envy his tal- ents for making them. We wish you lots of luck in the future, Bob. Golf, Class Soccer 3. 1