Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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JEAN LOUISE FORD None know her hut to love her, None name her hut to praise 'her. Jeanne . . . possesses a truly pleasing personality . . . a willing worker . . . has such a 'friendly smile . . . honor student . . . a really sincere friend . . . ardent Red Sox fan . . . devotes many long hours to church work . . . Wa-a-ait a minute . . . She appears to be quiet, but watch the twinkle in those eyes . . . has what it takes to make a fine Elementary School teach- er! Latin Club 25 Girls' Choir 3, 45 Foreign Policy Club 3. 4-Secre- tary 3-President 45 WHS Dele- gate to UN 35 National Honor Society' 3. 45 Youth Government 35 Baccalaureate Usher 3: Class Night Usher 3: Dramatic Club 3, 4-Vice President 45 Merit Schol- arship Competitor 45 Senior Play gast 45 Elm Staff 45 Opetetta Staff ROBERT GIBB He looks on life with quiet eyes. Bob.. . quiet ...seen a lot with the underclassmen . . . has a yen for collecting records . . . also possesses a bit of wit expressed mostly to his close friends . . . a loyal friend . . . his future plans are to attend Hillyer College . . . best of luck in the future, Bob! DAVID GILBERT There is no greater everyday virtue than eheerfulnessf' Dave . . . friendly as the day is long . . . a loyal pal . .. earnest and sincere in his un- dertakings . . . always has something to do . . . a shy smile and a warm heart , . . always ready for horseplay . . . thoughtful and considerate to all . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation. SALVATORE A. GIONFRIDDO He that walketh sincerely, walheth confidently. Sal . . . quiet in bearing, but a true friend . . . very sin- cere . . . unpretentious with great abilities . . . serious minded, but very likeable . . . has plans for college . . . an excellent student . . . will surely find success in any en- deavor. Latin Club 25 Elm Leaves 3, 45 Advertising Manager of Elm Leaves 45 Foreign Policy Club 3. 45 Elm Literary Staff 45 Senior Plays Production Staff 45 Baccalau- geate Usher 35 Class Night Usher MALVIN GOLDBERG Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Buddy . . . our dynamic Senior Class President . . . a real flash around the school . . . a good worker . . . a driving force behind all his under- takings . . . a tremendous dancer . . . likes modern jazz and Rock 'n Roll . . . hopes to be a child psycholo- gist or designer . . . has the admiration of all classmates . . . The best of luck to you, Bud! Student Council 2, 3, 45 Ex. Bd. 45 junior Prom Committee 35 Chief, Traflic Squad 45 Boy's State 3: Court Cilester, Junior Prom 35 Elm Art. E itor 45 Class President 45 Chairman Fiesta 45 Youth Gov. 3. MARILYN E. GOMETZ Knowledge is Power Lynn . . . an honor student . . . ambitious and efficient . . . congenial to all . . . pos- sesses a heart of gold . . . dig- nified . . . willing to lend a helping hand . . . always re- liable . . . bound to be a suc- cess in college. Choir 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 45 Program Chair- man 3, 45 Foriign Policy Club 3. 45 Secretary 45 ational Honor So- ciety 3, 45 Operetta 2, 35 Traffic Squad 45 All-State Chorus 4: Grad- uation and Class Night Usher 3: Elm Staff Co-chairman 45 Student Council Alt. 25 Girls' Sports 3, 45 Latin Club 35 Make-Up Club 25 Natfl Thespian Society Secretary 3. 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Merit Schol- arship Competitor 45 W.H.S. Dele- gate3to U.N. 35 Jr. Prom Commit- tee . JUDITH GOODELL If I can't find fun, 1'll make rome, Prudy . . . long time cheer- leader and boy fascinator . . . a saying for everything . . . eye for goodies, parties and Bermudas . . . explosive per- sonality . . . a natural, un- pretentious manner . . . Oh well, I mean really , . . in- telligent and understanding . . . love of life, ability to make so-o-o many friends will bring her 'naught but happiness. Cheerleading 2, 3, 45 Class Treas- urer 25 Leaders' Club 35 Sopho- more Hop Committee 25 Junior Prom Committee 35 Youth Gov. 35 Foreign Policy Club 45 Elm Staff 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Senior Ball Committee Chairman 4. ROBERT OTTO GRABNER Come, give us a taste of your quality. Bob . . . or Rah to his close friends . . . active in sports, skiing and soccer being his favorites . . . ready and willing to laugh his well known boisterous laugh . . . a smart dresser, good looker, and good dancer . . . plans for college and the service ahead . . . we're sure he'll succeed in anything he at- tempts. Varsity Soccer 2, 3, 45 Varsity Track 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, 3, 45 Fire Squad 3, 45 Slide Rule Club 35 Sophomore Hop Committee 3: Traffic Squad 45 Graduation Usher 35 Co-chairman of Graduation 4.

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DENISE CLAIRE EISENHAUER My heart ir whole,' my fancy free, Go 'way little trouhler, don't hother me. Dece . . . sparkling blue eyes . . . freckles which signify mischief . . . Zeek!!! . . . a cheerful smile for everyone . . . sincere friend . . . neat dresser . . . flying a plane leads her list of hobbies . . . future stewardess . . . also enjoys boating, skiing and architecture . . . headed for the University of Miami and certain success. Youth 3: Recreation Council 45 Elm Staff 45 Traffic Squad 4. BEVERLY MARGARET EKMAN Youth ir full of plearuref' Bev . . . easy-going . . . quiet . . . good sense of humor known more by her friends . . . loves winter sports, and yet she enjoys swimming also . . . never bothered by studies . . . agreeable and friendly . . . plans to be a secretary after graduation. BARBARA HOPE ELDER Life ir hut play. Barb . . . tall . . . long brown hair . . . loves ice skating and swimming . . . seldom seen without Addy . . . never silent for a long time . . . plans to be a medical secre- tary. Tennis Tournament 35 Latin Club 45 Senior Play Usher 45 Recrea- tion Council 4. PATRICIA M. FAGAN 1ndeed a friend ir never known till a man have need of one. Pat . . . cheerful friend . . . very pleasant to be with . . . always hurrying and on the go . . . mixes fun and work very successfully . . . sincere and warm personality . . . enjoys many various pastimes . . . future college student. Latin Club 25 Foreign Policy Club 45 Elm StaE 4. GEORGE F. FAY, JR. I take my fun where I find it. George . . . has added much to the class in his two years at W.H.S .... well liked by all, especially the opposite sex . . . lover of football . . . has an eye for clothes, jazz, and women . . . often seen exer- cising his Ford . . . fun-loving ways , . . cool man on the dance floor . . . his personality will carry him far . . . good luck in the field of dentistry. Youth Government 3: Basketball 3: Traffic Squad 4. JOSEPH FERNANDEZ He that it of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Joe . . . class track star, he really can move! . . . sin- cere friend . . . always with a broad smile and a warm heart . . . enjoys sports, es- pecially flshing, running, ski- ing and skating . . . Good luck, Joe! Track 2, 3, 45 Cross Country Team 45 Class Soccer 3, 4. RICHARD THOMAS FIPPINGER One who maker hir com- panions laugh, deterver happinerrf' Fip . . . fun loving and quiet??? . . . enjoys skiing and cars . , . his cheerful ways have won him many friends . . . never a dull moment when Fip's around . . . Hey, Fip! got room for one more? . . . noted for his careful driv- ing? . . . his future plans are to attend college . . . suc- cess is yours, Fipl Recreation Council 2, 3. 45 Co- Chairman 45 Student Council 45 Class Soccer 2, 35 Co-Captain 45 Class Basketball 2, 35 Senior Play Cast 45 Musical 35 Choir 3, 45 Elm Staff 45 J, V, Baseball 2, 35 All-State Chorus 45 Student Gov- ernment 35 Ski Trip Chairman 3. FRANK FONTANA, JR. We think a happy life con- .tirtr in tranquility of mind. Montana . . . quiet . . . care- free ways . . . neat looking, curly black hair . . . farmer . . . enjoys outdoor activities . . . capable ,student . . . friendly manner . . . enjoys reading . . . plans to join service or enter college . . . in whatever he does, he shall be a success!

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EDMUND B. GREENE Sportsman in hody,' Comedian at heart. Eddie . . . good looking . . . a friendly, well-liked student . . . witty sense of humor . . . sincere . . . reliable, able soccer player . . . diligent Latin Student! . . . enjoys accordian playing and print- ing . . . headed for college . . . a definite asset to the class of '56. Baseball 2, 3, 43 Soccer 3, 43 Basketball 2, 33 Student Council 33 junior Prom Committee 33 Bac- calaureate Usher 33 Traffic Squad 43 Boys' State Representative 33 Town Councilman on Student Government Day 52 Class Team Soccer 23 Class Night Co-chairman 4g Senior Plays Production 4. JOHN FARLEY GRENIER A wise man will make more opportunities than he ands. Johnny . . . always ready for good times and laughs . . . where thete's mischief, there's Johnny . . . isn't one to be worried by studies . . . out- doorman who enjoys hunting and skating . . . fun loving nature . . . ever present smile . . . witty . . . his friendly ways make him well known and liked . . . plans to enter the service . . . loads of luck to you, johnny, LUCY AGNES GRIGGS What tails do l undergo to please you! Lou . . . one of the quieter members of our class . . . friendly to everyone . . . eager to help . . . lover of all types of music . . . able ac- cordian player . . . plans to enter the nursing profession upon graduation . . . Best of luck! Choir 43 Softball 33 Tennis Tour- nament 3. EDWARD BULKELEY GRISWOLD Mirth and fun come fast and furious. Buck or E. Buck . . . always with a cool bit . . . No kidding! . . . You can count on a swell time and a lot of laughs when he's around . . . seldom serious . . . plenty of fight and hustle on the playing held . . . a good class worker . . . plans are for col- lege in the tall. Class Soccer 2, 3, 43 Class Bas- ketball 2, 3, 43 J. V, Baseball 2, 33 Varsity Tennis 3, 43 Intermural Sports 2, 3. 43 Fire Squad 3, 4: Recreation Council 2, 3, 43 Co- Chairman Sophomore Hop Ticket Committee 23 Baccalaureate Usher 33 Choir 43 Dramatic Club 33 Foreign Policy Club 43 Junior Prom Usher 3: Elm Staff 43 Bac- calaureate Co-Chairman 4. JOYCE JOAN GROB Merry and Gay,' such pleasant ways. Butch or Joy . . . a fiend for photography and art . . . a kind word for all whom she meets , . . happy as the day is long, with a merry laugh and a twinkle in her eye . . . further plans are to attend art school . . . best of luck in the future. Choir 3, 43 Senior Plays Chief Usher 43 Badminton Tournament 33 Class Soccer 4. GORDON GROVER I am a music maker, and I am a dreamer of dreams. Gordie . . . A good tenor is rare, but in Gordie we have one . . . very fond of music . . . has been taking up hair- dressing on the side . . . hopes to go to a hair-styling school in New York, and later, to have a shop of his own . . . Best of luck, Gordie! Choir 2, 3, 43 All-State Chorus 43 Elm Staff 43 Operetta Staff 2, 3. DAVID BILL HAWKINS A little work, much play goes for my happy, usual day. Dave . . . a broad grin and congenial personality . . . likeable manner . . . never a dull moment when Dave's around . . . mechanical minded . . . enjoys tinkering with cars . . . Cars run smoother after Dave's service . . . hearty laugh . . . good luck in any Held you undertake, Dave! MARILYN ANN HAYES Small in stature, but enormous in good nature. Marilyn . . . cute ways . . . witty . . . often seen arguing with someone twice her size . . . those big blue eyes . . . Sorry, kids, have to wash my hair tonight! . . . mischievous little smile . . . lover of sports . . . skiing enthusiast . . . a sincere and steadfast friend, Glee Club 2, 33 Youth Govern- ment 3: Girls' Sports 3, 4: Choir 43 Dramatic Club 2, 33 Tennis Tournament 3, 43 Sophomore Hop Committee 23 Music Council 33 Recreation Council 43 Co-chairman of Junior Prom 3: Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays 43 Operetta Staff 33 Class Night Co-chairman. 1, zu its-sf . 3.