Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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NANCY LANE I've taken my fun where I've found it. Nance . . . known for her slightly sophisticated, fun-lov- ing ways . . . to know her is to like her . . . mixes work and fun in just the right amounts . . . always neat and trim . . . plans to go to col- lege. Leaders Club 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 4, Recreation Coun- cil 4, Badminton Club 3, Senior Plays. JOHN KENNY LEAMY I see and approve better things. I follow worse. Leam . . . all-round good guy...asharpwit... very likeable person . . . mischievous . . , a true friend to all who know him . . . always laughter with Leam around. Industrial Arts 1, Varsity Bas- ketball I, Student Council l. MERECE MARY ELIZABETH LE GEYT Born for success, she seemed with grace to win. Merc . . . conscientious and diligent worker with a scientihc bend . . . cheerful . . . animated . . . good scho- lastic achievement . . . con- fident of a bright future. Choir 3, 4, Pyquag 3, 4, Dra- matic Club 3: Elm Leaves 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Make-up Club 4, Senior Plays, Elm Staff, Athletic Association l, 2, Science Club 1, English Club 1, Latin Club 2. WALTER EARL LEHMAN He grins a broad grin. Walt . . . tall, blond . . . a mischievous twinkle in his eyes . . , a ready grin... slow-moving, good natured . . . carefree. Class Sports l. CARMEL ANN LI SO'I'I'O Those who have the most to do and are willing to work will find the most time. Carm . . . industrious and dependable . . . with plenty of personality . , . lively . . . witty, yet sincere . . . a good word for all . . . very capable student. Bowling Club 1, 2, Bank Tell- er 4, Cashier 4, Recreation Council 4, Elm Staff, Senior Plays, Dramatic Club l, 2, Foreign Policy Club 2, Girls' Sports 1. ELIZABETH JANE LOWE She is a winsome wee thing. Janie . . . a cute lil' gal with a sweet lil' face . . . a friend- ly smile . . . truly, a great violinist . . . always scamper- ing to class with an armload of books . . . seen behind the wheel of a big, black Ford ...aheartofgold...a sincere personality . . . lively and gay. Choir 4, Dramatic Club 2, Girls' Sports 4, Make-up Club lg Senior Plays, Glee Club 1. BEVERLY CAROLE MAC ARTHUR My heart is whole, my fancy free, go away little troubles, don't bother me. Bev . . . Pint-sized . . , dis- turbances in English class . . . ardent bop fan . . . mischie- vous ways . . . gleaming blue eyes . . . sweet smile . , . oh, those stenography classes! Bowling Club l, Dramatic Club l, 3, Girls' Sports l, 2, Sophomore Hop Committee, Foreign Policy Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Sen- ior Plays. LYNNE MacCUBREY The smiles that win, the tints that glow, but tell of days in goodness spent. Lynne . . . artistic hand and touch . . . divinely tall . . . warmhearted and outgoing . . . That's Life! , . . beau- tiful coloring . . . ranks high in scholarship and service. National Honor Society 3, 4, Student Council 33 Choir 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Operet- ta 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 2, Baccalaureate Usher 35 Oratorical Contest 33 Pyquag Staff 3, 4, All-State Chorus 4, Debating Club 4, Senior Plays, Elm Staff, Traf- fic Squad 4, Literary Editor of Elm.

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lisa if x if' 1 .il ,A i I I RUSS HUNTER Aside all sickly sham And let the truth be free. Rusty . . . possessed of his own mantle of non-confor- mity . . . Class of '53's pub- licity expert . . . pungent and exact vocabulary . . . destroyer of idols . . . Pogo'J personal representative . . . inquiring mind . . . discerning wit. Elm StaH, Choir 1, 2, 3, De- bating Club 4, Foreign Policy 3, Production Manager, Elm Leaves 3, Pyquag 3, 4, Presi- dent, Student Council, Treas- urer, Student Council 2, Boys' State Representative 3, Nation- al Honor Society 3, 4, Traffic Squad 4, Fire Squad 3, 4, Civil Defense Squad 4, Fresh- man Reception Committee 4. TIMOTHY JAJLARDO He looks on life with quiet eyes. Tim . . . inclined to be shy . . . calm . . . tinkers with cars in his spare time . . . quiet and reserved . . . easy- going . . . good natured. KENNETH C. JOHNSON That eye was in itself a soul. josco . . . always that smile . . . friendly . . . reticent in class . . . intriguing brown eyes . . . never a hair out of place . . . a ladies' man! Recreation Council 2, Student Council 2, Class Sports 1, 2, 4, Ring Committee 2, Traffic Squad 4, Senior Plays. RALPH EDWARD KALBER Still water runs deep. Ralph . , . although quiet, he is a true friend . . . good natured . . , always ready and willing to lend a helping hand , . . a farming aspirant . . . A quiet exterior conceals much. ALBERT WILLIAM KELLOGG His studie was but lite! Kell . . . versatile . . . full of vitality . . . liked by every- one . . . slow, hearty laugh . . . easy-going . . . fun-loving . . . ready for laughter and jokes at all times . , . isn't one to be worried by studies . . . keep that smile, Kell. Class Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. NOVA BABB KIERGAN, III As bright as her hair. Ned . . . recently came from Washington, D. C .... Thriv- ing reputation of Class flirt . . . Mathematical inclination . . . animated . . . an inex- haustible amount of energy . . . possesses a keen wit . . . a happy face . . . plans to attend M.l.T. JEAN ANN KILBY The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Kil . . . put a price on her golden hair! . . . blushing cheeks and blue eyes go well together . . . expert Plymouth driver . . . New York jaunts . . . Going to the game? . . , quiet but fun-loving . . . a sincere friend. Glee Club 1, Swimming 1, 2, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 4, Badmin- ton 3, junior Prom Commit- tee 3, Leaders Club 3, 4, Recreation Council 4, Fresh- men Reception Committee 4. ANNE MARIE MBRECQUE A smile is worth a thousand words. Annie . . . sweet . . . sin- cerity encouraging friendliness . . . reserved . . . noted for her flowing tresses . . . a cheerful and willing student . . . fun-loving . . . a congen- ial personality. Choir 2, 3, Glee Club 2, Py- quag Staff 4, Senior Plays, Basketball 4, Junior Prom Committee 3.

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LAWRENCE H. MacNEIL Dance, laugh and be merry. Mitty . . . Hi, Cousin! . . . good dancer . . . real friend and pal to his class- mates . . . doesn't speak un- less he has something to say . . . his rhythmical feet make him one of the best dancers at W.H.S .... ability will carry him through any situa- tion, Card Club 15 Glee Club lg Choir 4. MERRIAM MARY MARCH Fond of fun as fond can be. Merrie . . . fun-loving and a gay personality . . . has a good time whatever she's do- ing . . . talkative . . . makes warm, lasting friendships . , . brightens many a dull day . . . swell classmate all-round . . . here's wishing you luck and success in college! Dramatic Club 3, 45 Girls' Sports 45 Senior Plays. WILLIAM KNOX MARTIN Another one of our undiscovered geniuses. Bill . . . very retiring and modest chap . . . conspicuous by his smile , . . willing helper . . . always co-opera- tive . . . pleasant at all times . . . does everything well . . . will surely succeed in college. Class Soccer 3, 45 Class Basket- ball 3, 45 Senior Plays. DORIS PAULINE MASSICOTTE With a twinkle in her eye. Doris . . . sweet and cute . . . all-round good sport . . . her wit and nature will always bring a host of good friends . . . plans for the future are indefinite. Dramatic Club 2, 3g Elm Leaves Staff 3, 45 Senior Plays, Graduation Usher 35 Girls' Sports 25 Elm Stalfg Camera Club 15 Student Council l5 Athletic Association l. JEANNE MATHESON Easy to look at, delightful to be with. Jeanne . . . likes to have a good time and always does . . . friendly smile , . . sense of humor . . . attractive dress- er . . . often seen with a cer- tain fellow. Art Club 35 Dramatic Club 2, 35 Glee Club 35 Girls' Sports 3, 45 Leaders Club 35 Senior Plays, Graduation Ush- er 3. DONALD RALPH MATURO Wit makes its own welcome and levels all distinctions. -Q Donnie . . . hearty laughter . . . funny stories and tall tales . . . fun to be with . . . sincere and loyal friend . . . good sportsman . . . never a dull moment when Donnie's around . . . those 5th period studies in the cafe! . . . always ready with a helping hand. Recreation Council 3, 45 Var- sity Soccer 3, 45 Class Soccer 1, 25 Class Basketball 45 Track Team 45 junior Prom Com- mittee 3g Leaders Club 2, 3, 45 Freshman Reception Com- mittee 45 Senior Plays. H. DAVID MCCRACKEN, JR. To combine wit and wisdom is truly a virtue. Dave . . . quiet in appear- ance but inclined toward mis- chief . . . always ready for a good time . . . Todsie Wodsie . . . an actor by na- ture . . . Why sure . . . one of the gang . . , known for his preference of mascu- line company . . . devoted to card playing . . . sure of success by way of Trinity. Slide Rule Club 35 Class Soccer 45 Senior Playsg Class Basket- ball 4g Youth Government 45 Boys' State Representative 35 Student Council 4. RICHARD DUNDON MOLLOY All those who know him, know him as a friend. Ric . . . a quiet and like- able fellow . , . tall, thin, and taciturn . . . takes life's prob- lems as they come . . . has the right remark for the right occasion . . . a smile for all and a keen sense of humor . . . wonderful to know. Senior Plays. QT! , Q as ff ' ,A at 4 t 'f' r i 'iff M