Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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ELIZABETH BREWSTER DUFFY Unaffected, gentle and gay she enjoys life in a quiet way. Beth . . . sincere . . . scholarly . . . diligent, neat and efficient about her work . . . plain and simple groom- ing . . . quiet with strangers, but lively among friends. Glee Club 25 Girls' State Re- presentative 3g Senior Plays5 Recreation Council 4. GERTRUDE LOUISE EURTO In her quietness lies her charm. Trudy . . . an artist at the piano . . . sing us a song, Trudy . . . your sweet alto voice will be remembered . . . dependable and co-opera- tive . . . quiet manner hides an inner spark . . . in an office she will be found after graduation. Choir 1, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 3, 4. PATRICIA-ANN EWING Gifted greatly is she who has artistic hands. Pat . . . artistically inclined . . . talkative . . . stands up for what she thinks is right . . . sharp wit . . . capable dramatic club president . . . amiable nature . . . gay per- sonality . , . fun loving . . . plans to be a teacher. Bowling 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Make-up Club 1, 25 Dra- matic Club 2, 35 President 45 Choir 2, 35 Girls' Sports 45 Leaders Club 45 Senior Plays. GERALD GENE FAIN He was a gentleman from sole to crown, clean favored and imperially slim. Gerry . . . tall and good looking . . . a definite asset to the basketball team . . . usually ready with a quip Class Soccer l, 2, 45 Class Basketball 15 Varsity Basket- ball 2, 3, 45 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 45 Recreation Council 3, 45 Senior Plays, Elm Sports Editor5 Boys' State Representative 35 Traffic Squad 45 Fire Squad 3, 45 Head Usher Baccalaureate 35 Youth Government 33 Sopho- more Hop Committee 25 Freshman Reception Commit- tee 45 President of National Honor Society 4. JoAN MARIE FEIGENBAUM She smiled and the shadows departed. Jeanie . . . friendly, cute and sincere . . . good natured and thoughtful , . . her pleas- ing disposition has made her a friend to everyone. Dramatic Club 45 Leaders Club 45 Girls' Sports 45 Soc- cer 15 Soccer Class Team 45 Senior Plays5 Elm Staff. EUGENE HENRY FISHER He is never sorry for what he does not say. Eugene . . . quiet . . . deep thinker . . . keeps most of his thoughts to himself . . . always wears a smile . . . a frequent visitor to the library . . . best of luck in the future, Eugene! RACHEL ANN FISH She is sympathetic and sweet, and as thoughtful as neat. Rae . . . dainty, attractive and sweet . . . a good dresser . . . a cheerful smile for all . . . so congenial, attentive, generous . . . but modesty is her outstanding asset . . . loads of luck, Rae! Press Club lg Girls' Sports 15 Social Committee l5 Cheer- leaders 1. ELAINE FISKE Sugar and spice and everything nice. Lanie . . . Friendly . . . reserved . . . smart dresser . . . congenial manner . . . hard worker . . . can be real spunky . . . loves to have fun . . . a sincere and likeable classmate. Foreign Policy 2, 33 Elm Staff. '1- Y , l .kk if- eg: if ' -W .-if Zig gf aa 11.

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7 ' Q 1 f 54 .ll . 4 ., an A 131- i 4 iii -, , fc 2 . -4 1 is A -'if , FLOYD A. DAVIS A simple fact is worth a ship-load of argument. Whitey . . . times his jokes to the right occasion , . . a smile for all and a keen sense of humor . . , always a friend- ly word of encouragement . . . a loyal friend . . . eager for excitement . . . farming interests him, Varsity Soccer 2, 3, Track lg Class Soccer 1. ANTHONY LAWRENCE DeBERARDINO Here is a man to set against the world, To match the mountains and theiseaf' Tony , . . reliable bass in choir . . . conscientious . . . gracious blend of character and scholarship . . . ambitious plans . . , as great as they come! Dramatic Club President 2, Debating Club Secretary 3, 4, Senior Plays, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 4, Student Government 3, Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4, Traffic Squad 45 Baccalaureate Usher 35 Secretary Sophomore Class, Elm Editor, Student Council President 1, Athle- tic Association President 1, Intramural Soccer 1, Latin Club 4, Boys' State Represen- tative 35 Junior Class Presi- dent, Oratorical Contest 2, 33 All-State Chorus 2, 3, 4. AMELIA DOLORES DePASQUALE A merry heart is a gift of nature. Mimi . . . combination of vigor and vitality . . . inex- haustible eagerness . . . the latest jokes . . . fun galore . . , that supply of ever-ready laughter . . . to hear her laugh is to laugh yourself . . . those dark eyes! Recreation Council 2, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Badminton 35 Swimming 2, Bowling Club 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 25 Drama- tic Club 2, 4, Senior Plays, Baseball 1, 2, Leaders Club 3, 4. ROBERT EUGENE DeROEHN He who wishes to do mischief is never without a reason. Louie . . . A small but not inconspicuous classmate . . . likes athletics . . . stockholder in the Popular Market . . . it may be truly stated that Louie is the gremlin of the class. Class Soccer 2, 4, Class Bas- ketball 2. YVONNE MARJORIE DESMARAIS Gay good nature sparkles in her eyes. Dez . . . pleasing smile and friendly manner . , . speaks with a kind word towards everyone . . . fun loving na- ture will carry her far. Dramatic Club 2, Bowling Club 1, 2, Swimming Club 2, Soccer 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 35 Baseball 1, 2, Elm Staff, Senior Plays, Recreation Council 3. ANN GLORIA D'ESOPO Variety is the spice of life. Peanuts . . . a quiet ex- terior . . . a Hair for clothes ...neat . . . a fine sense of humor . . . a gay twinkle in her eyes . . . a gal with a weakness for fun . . . seldom annoyed . . . a very sweet personality. Bowling Club 1, 2, Make-up Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Recreation Council 4, Senior Plays. ROGER WAYNE DICKINSON Full well they laugh'd, with counterfeited glee, At all his jokes, for many a joke had he. Rog . , . King of puns . . . massive record collection . . . smart dresser . . . knows every band, everywhere . . . loves to dance . . . clever cartoons on political posters. Elm Leaves Staff 2, 3, 4, Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3, Orch- estra 1, 2, Band 1, Recreation Council 3, Recreation Coun- cil Music Committee 4, Py- quag Staff 3, 4, Youth Gov- ernment 3, 4, Chairman Or- chestra Committee 2, 3, 4, Senior Plays, Dramatic Club 4, Elm Staff. RICHARD ALAN DONNELLY The wisest man may ask a foolish question. Dick . . . came here from Bulkely in his sophomore year . . . good athlete . . . shy but witty . . . neat . . . Popular Market meat man . . . card shark . . . sure to succeed. Varsity Golf 2, 3, 4. K as ff 1 ag

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li if . f I. .. 'W K W W l V, M5 t 1 rf . l,il-'1. f ' 5.15214 . . . I AA . ,. 'K , THOMAS McKAY FRANCIS Let every man be master of his time. Tove . . . soft spoken . . . a whiz where electricity is concerned . . . reserved . . . amiable . . . even tempered . . . his quiet exterior hides a fun-loving nature . . . when he talks, his humor is notice- able . . . swings a mean golf club, too. BARBARA RUTH F RAUENBERGER Sweets to the sweet. Barb . . . cute, friendly and agreeable . . . good sense of humor . . . sparkling person- ality . . . well liked by all . . . success seems assured. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4g Bowl- ing Club 1, 2, Foreign Policy 2g Sophomore Hop Committee 2, junior Prom Committee 33 Recreation Council 4, Basket- ball lg Soccer 45 Elm Staff. JEAN LEA GEMME Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together. Toots . . . quiet until you get to know her . . . small but energetic . . . true and loyal friend . . . never seems to be rushed . . . loves to be with little children. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. OLIVIA JEAN GEYER A perfect woman nobly planned, to warn, to comfort and command. Taffy . . , independent thinker . . . senior's rights! . . . A's upon A's . . . depen- dable for excitement . . . spun gold for hair . . . National Honor Society 3, 4, Traflic Squad 45 Senior Playsg Student Council 1, 25 Sopho- more Hop Committee 2, Choir 4g Cap and Gown Committee, Swimming 2, Slide Rule Club 3g Civil Defense Squad 4g Baccalaureate Usherg Elm Leaves 33 Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Dramatic Club 3, 45 Foreign Policy 2, 3, 4, Vice- President junior Class, Assis- tant Editor Elm. CARL VINCENT GIORDANO A finer friend nor better sport would in this world be found. Ginn . . . well known and liked by all . . . outstanding athlete . . . good looking and pleasant companion . . . very likely to succeed. Athletic Council 4, Class Bas- ketball lg Class Soccer 1, 2, Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, Var- sity Soccer 3, 4g Varsity Base- ball 2, 3, 4g Baccalaureate Usher 33 Traffic Squad 4g Freshman Reception Chairmang Student Council 33 Refresh- ment Committee Sophomore Hopg Senior Plays, Student Government 3, 4g Elm Staff. DARLENE J. L. GOODINE She enjoys work and fung has a smile for everyone. Dar . . . a disposition sweet and kind . . . a lover of mu- sic . . . a talented dancer . . . conscientious worker . . . a real friend to those who know her . . . plans to attend college. Glee Club lg Dramatic Club Zg Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Recreation Council 3, 45 Choir 3, 4, Senior Plays. DONALD STORRS GRANT Mark them as fortunate, they who are not bothered by worrying. Grunt . . . nary a care in the world . . . what's the sense in worrying? . . . full of pranks and fun . . . a gen- erous grin . . . hearty laugh . . . thoughtful of others . . . occasionally does some home- work . . . fun to have around . . . plans to study engineer- ing. Class Soccer 1, 2, 43 Class Track 1, Varsity Track 4. FRIEDA KATHERINE GROB Sober, steadfast and demure. Frieda . . . a ready smile proves her friendly personali- ty . . . an hourglass figure . . . generous nature . . . laughing innocence with an eye for fun . . . always ready and anxious to make a new friend. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 1, 2g Make-up Club 2g Girls' Sports 15 Recreation Council 3, 4, Senior Plays, Elm Staff. '-lm, 'UW