Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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,Qgf ,, ' f i ' 'K , tw 3 . 4 . , , .-1 . PETER HOWARD BEAL I abhor the dull routine of existence. Pete . . . joker from away back . . . quite a goalie . . . an inspiration to Mrs. Wind- sor's period 1 class . . . free thinking . . . aims for B. U. and business administration . . . good natured . . . relent- less kidder . . . good competi- tor in any sport . . . has a lot of raw intelligence. Class Soccer 1, 2, 3g Varsity Soccer 4g Class Basketball I, 2, 3, 4g Varsity Track 1, 4, Senior Plays, Elm Staff. BARBARA DELIGHT BENGTSON Devilish ways and a carefree glance. Bobbie . . . mischievous and good natured . . . infec- tious giggle . . . easy to get along with . . . helpful . . . carefree attitude . . . a stead- fast friend. Swimming lg Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Elm Leaves Staff 45 Recreation Council 3, 4. CYNTHIA HELEN BEYL For softness is she, with sweet, attractive grace. Cindy . , . sweet, reserved and poised . . . a winsome smile . . . a charming per- sonality . . . tiny, cute, at- tractive and neat . . . always ready with a friendly word . . .quiet but fun loving . . . an aspirant of the business world. Girls' Sports 2. PAULA MARIE BORDONARO A good nature brings many friends. Paula . . . fun loving . . . easy to get along with . . . friendliness is her well known characteristic . . . always ready with a helping hand. Dramatic Club 2g Leaders Club 3, 43 Recreation Council 4g Bowling 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Swimming 2, Baseball 25 Soccer 2, 33 Badminton 35 Senior Plays. HOWARD KELSEY BOWMAN The mirror of all courtesy. Howard . . . quiet, unas- suming . . . known for the ever-present neckties . . . more power to you, Howard! . . . conscientious student , . . very courteous. ROBERT LOUIS BRASS He knows his mind, beware when you would alter it. Bob . . . to him comes a myriad of electrical brain storms . . . a future atom bus- ter . . . magician and hypno- tizer . . . the knack to make people feel comfortable and important . . . loves to tease. Choir 2, Slide Rule Club 35 Weather Club 3, 4, Class Soc- cer I, 3, Class Basketball 33 Class Track 2, 3, 4, Varsity Soccer 4. RICHARD CHARLES BRENSKE l'll not budge an inch. Pop . . . htm in his con- victions . . . a broad grin and a hearty laugh . . . always found in the midst of a group of fellow fun-lovers . . . his natural, easy-going manner has won him many friends. P. WARREN CARPENTER, JR. Blest with that gift, the eagerness to assist. Clancy . . . to build dance decorations we have a Car- penter . . . always enough time to lend a helping hand to anyone for a job well done . . . always entertaining or en- tertained . . . Friendly! Varsity Track 2, 4, Class Soc- cer 2, 4, Class Track 2, 3, 4. rr rv A 1 ,A Y Tr W fa TWH 3 s. N17 I

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-19 Q Sky f THOMAS PETER ALEXEJEFF Let thy words be few. Tom . . . never will be ac- cused of making too much noise . . . omnipresent brief- case . . . why walk when there's a bicycle on hand . . . always a diligent worker . . . cooperative and thoughtful of others . . . pleasant at all times . . . will certainly keep up the good work. PATRICIA CORINNE ALOGNA Her ways are ways of pleas- antness, and all her paths are peace. Pete . . . the best things come in small packages . . . every inch a lady , . . one of our best students . , . always ready for a laugh. Girls' Sports 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 43 Recreation Council 2, 3, 43 Elm Leaves 3, 4, Student Council 3, Youth Government 3, Graduation and Class Night Usher 33 Traffic Squad 4, Elm Staff, Senior Plays, Girls' Leaders Club 4, Bowling Club 2, Class Treasurer 3, Co-Chairman of Recreation Council 4g Ex- change Editor of Elm Leaves 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. DOLORES MARIE AMBROSE It is the heart that counts. Dee . . . generous with her warm-hearted and cheerful ways . . . smile and life is brighter . . . Have you ever heard her make those piano keys dance? . , . an artistic hand with the brush . . . a gentle soul. Elm Leaves 1, 23 Recreation Council 3, 41 Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Bowling Club lg Class Soccer 1, 2, 3, Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Elm Staff, Senior Plays, Pyquag 4g junior Prom Committee 33 Sophomore Dramatic Club. MARTHA JANE AMES I speak what's on my mind and in my heart. Marty . . . newcomer from Maine . . . natural, friendly and humorous . . . won many sincere friends . . . plans to enter the armed service . . . noted for her individuality . . . her poetic elocution in history class will always be remembered. Dramatic Club 3g Senior Plays. MARGARET ELISE ANAGNOS A little fun now and then is relished by the best of men. Peggy . . . friendly to all . . . mischievous but sweet . . . twinkling eyes . . . in- terested and interesting . . . ingenious ideas . . . flair for dramatics . . . pleasant dis- position made by a carefree manner . . . witty and well liked. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 45 Make- up Club 2g Girls' Sports 2, 3, 4, Senior Plays, Leaders Club 3, 4, Swimming 1. CHARLES PHILIP BARDONS This is the short and long of it. Charlie , . . thought of as a quiet, bashful but always smiling fellow . . . always ready to help a friend in need . . . ambitious. RICHARD CANFIELD BARKER He has a way with women And a way with words. Dick . . . possessed of a casual air garnished with a genuine and keen wit . . . serious thinker, too . . , if he appears shy, it's your lack of hospitality, not his . . . cool dresser . . . Good night, ladies! Class Soccer 1, 3, 4, Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, junior Prom Committee, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Slide Rule Club 33 Trafhc Squad 4, Civil Defense 4, Senior Plays, Elm Staff, Boys' State Representative 3, Class Vice- President 4. JAMES MERRILL BATT He weren't no saint - but at jedgment I'd run my chance with Jim! Jumbo . . . a hearty laugh and a great love for fun . . . wherever Jim goes there's bound to be laughter and gaiety . . . never greatly troubled by studies . . . will- ing to give or take a joke. Class Soccer 1, 2, 4, Class Basketball 1, 2, Senior Plays. 1 gd 'if 43 .gal bya,

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H. SCOTT CARSON 'The reputation of possessing the most perfect social tact. Scott . . . one of the best liked and most respected class- mates . . . loves dancing and parties . . . neat . . . goes for plaids . . . conscientious and hard working . . . good stu- dent . . . very active in school and social life . . . headed for college and success. Student Council 3, 4, Elm Staffg Class Ring Committee 2, Recreation Council 2, 3, 4g Elm Leaves 2, 3, 4, Cap and Gown Committee 4g Trafhc Squad 4, Fire Squad 3, 4, Civil Defense Squad 4. PETER RICHARD CARUSO Fun loves me and I love fun. Pete . . . mischievous . . . future mechanic . . . a broad grin and a congenial persona- lity . . . amicable and a will- ing helper . . . sociable, es- pecially with opposite sex . . . cars will run smoother after Pete's servicing. BEVERLY MARY CHAPMAN A rare combination of fun, friendship and frolicf' Bev . . . winning smile and personality plus . . . fun loving by nature . . . cheer- ful attitude and charming ways have gained her many friends. Sophomore Hop Committeeg Elm Leaves Staff 33 Recreation Council 4g Dramatic Club 2, Senior Plays, Baccalaureate Usherg Freshman Reception Committeeg Elm Staflg Youth Government 4. KARL WESTON CHESTER Large was his bounty and his soul sincere. Chet . . . W.H.S's gift to electricity . . . a combination of intelligence and wit . . . magnetic personality . Athletic Council lg Orchestra lg All-State Concert l, 2, 4g Choir 1, 2, 3, 4g Varsity Track 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 2g Weather Club lg Intramural Soccer 1, 45 Slide Rule Club 33 Senior Plays, Student Coun- cil l, 2, 3g Elm StaHg Civil Defense Squad 4g Traffic Squad 4g President junior High Student Council lg Pres- ident Senior High Student Council 3g National Honor Society 4, Captain Track Team 4. ROBERT CLARENCE CLAPP The mair mischief the better the sport. Bob . . . quiet . . . neatly dressed . . . shy . . . works at Chemical Coating plant in Rocky Hill . . . too bashful for girls . . . loves a good time with the fellows, though . . . Quite a blusher! CAROL ELAINE CLARK Here is a dear and truly industrious friend. Carol . . . the tap dancer with bells on het toes . known for her absent minded ways . . . always busy . . . has a quiet but amicable way . . . Hi ya Kate . . . The sick ward will be a happier place with Carol around. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 4, Senior Plays. FRED HERBERT CLARK N His words were simple words enough. Fred . . . quiet most of the time . . . fun to be with , .. active in sports . . . liked and respected by all . . . will- ing to work . . . conscientious . . . good-natured . , . Should be very successful in his chosen field of engineering. Class Soccer 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Slide Rule Club 3, Recreation Coun- cil 43 Senior Plays, Boys' State Representative 3. LILLIAN JANE CLARK What is greater than these - willingness and the desire to please? Lil . . . calm, dependable, efhcient . . . a neat appear- ance . . . a thoughtful mind . , . exceptionally modest . . . she says very little . . . is live- ly among friends . . . does her work with diligence . . . slow in action but quick to assist . . . respected.