Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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

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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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DOROTHY JANE WALSH Diligence conaaereth all things. A cheerful and friendly girl is She is always ready for a good time and fun. Dot gets along well with evervone. Her understanding heart and courteous manner make her well liked by her classmates. We wish you all the luck in the future, Dot. Dramatic Club l: Foreign Policy 4. ROBERT WEIDLICH Hi: rilence berpeaks the attitude of wisdom. Bob just came to W.H.S. for his last two years, but blendeo in with the class with a familiar smile and a pleasing person- ality. Being the outdoor type. he enjoys hunting and fishing. He plans to go to the Univer- sity of Connecticut to study agriculture. X for courtesy. Whit is a man of high ideals who stands up for what he Aly' ' . Q - ,JZ - HAROLD KIRK WATSON EjYortle.rs charm can win any heart. Wherever there are things going on, you'll find Kirk He's on the go from morning 'til night. He is very versatile and has a well rounded per- sonality. Next year he has an excellent chance of attending West Point or Annapolis, where we know he'll do well. Class Soccer 2, 3, 4: Class Basket- ball 25 Senior Plays: Student Coun- cil 23 Traffic Squad 43 Hi-Y 2, 3: Recreation Council 41 Fire Squad 3. 3: Slide Rule Club 3, 43 Boys' State LESLIE WHALEY A cheerful lad with a generour rmile, He maker one feel that life'r worthwhile. Always seen with a smile on his face, Ugh is good- natured, fun-loving and full of drive. Slow afoot but fast on the pitching mound, he has a great love for baseball. Best of luck in the business world. Varsity Baseball 3. 41 Class Soccer 1. 2. 5. 4- '. P I BRUCE WHITAKER C J BEVERLY WINALSKI Life it not I0 rhort hut thatx xmaflf Q14 f ell 9-flflef U1'Hail to thee, hlithe Jpirit! there ir always time enough ' nd Hlffy FC l0f1el,Q - --Bev-SH attractive appearance muglf Ute, . iv and cheerful smile have cer- N1-rigy E ylgoi 12031, freqxjtainly brightened the halls of and ways d nah agmil' these past years. She is one of those fortunate few thinks is right and is not afraid to do so. His integrity has made him well respected by his class- mates and his modesty is in- comparable. All he needs are these two virtues, the rest fol- low naturally. Varsity Soccer 5. 4: Traffic Squad 45 Student Council: Hi-Y 2, 3, CS C If o it these tra t h ' sure Q: find h ppi- nesssg - , f Socce ji, 2. 3, 45 Basketba 1, 2. an Cftsza' .W .142 .5 who have a natural gift for gab, and is never at a loss for words. We're sure that Bev's friendly disposition and fun- loving ways will bring her suc- cess at Bay Path. Recreation Council 2, 3, 41 Drama- tic Club 2, 3g Girls' Sports 1, 2. 3. 45 Senior Play Staff. BRUCE WOODWARD When it comer to the tert, The .rilent men are bert. Woody, although quiet most of the time, has a lot to say when he gets going. Will we ever forget his classic remarks in English 12? A good student as well as a nice fellow, he's sure to enjoy life at Trinity, where he plans to go after graduation, Dramatic Club 1, 4: Debatin Club 5, 4: Slide Rule Club 3: lgecrea- tional Council 4.