Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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JAMES FRASER JENNINGS A bit of fun, a bit of quiet. Jim . . . good natured at all times . . . rather quiet in class . . . always greets you with a smile . . . Let's go hunting at 4 a.m.! . . . future plans after Uncle Sam, Indus- trial School or State Police . . . Good luck, Jim! Track 2, 35 Intramural Soccer 31 Class Soccer 3. ROBERT JONES A .tmile on bit face and a Jong in bis bean. Jonesey . . . the Mario Lanza of the class of 56 with a wonderful tenor voice . . . a calm outside appearance con- ceals quite a mischievous per- sonality . . . tres amiable . . . a tremendous build . . . O.K. Tobias, duty commands you . . . our hero and flreladdie . . . plans to atrend UConn next fall . . . success is yours! Senior Plays Staff 43 Seventeen 3: Choir 3, 43 Dramatic Club 4. LYNWOOD JOPE My memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. Lyn . . . a silent but true friend . . . a hard worker who should go places in the world . . . interested in science and math . . . also proficient on the baseball field . . . keep it up, Lyn. Band 3, 43 Dance Band 4g Var- sity Baseball 2, 3, 1. V. Basket- bal 2. RICHARD MICHAEL JOYCE A man amiable in society Jball be more friendly than a brother. Icky . . . friendly smile . . . real friend to everybody . . . liked by all . . . great sports fan . . . loves golf especially . . . willing to help anyone . . . should get along well, no matter what . . . plans to go to college, preferably Holy Cross. Slide Rule Club 3: Class Soccer 2, 53 Class Basketball 3. if 'lv DERMOD KELLEHER Hi: personality is outdone only by bi: good looks. Derm . . . cute . . . radiant personality . . . extremely im- patient . . . neat dresser . . . a highly respected member of the class . . . will fight for his ideals . . . as Class Vice- President this year, Derm has proved his leadership charac- teristics , . . plans to attend college and take up engineer- ing . . . Best of luck, Derm! Class Teams 2, 3, 43 Intramural Sports 2. 3: Recreation .Council 3g Latin Club 3: Slide Rule Club 53 Boys' State 3: Youth Govern- ment 3: Trafhc Squad 4g Co- chairman of Junior Prom 3g Sen- ior Play Cast 4g Class Vice-Pres- ident 43 Graduation Usher 3: Baseball 5. JOEL H. KELLY For tbere'r a twinkle in bit eye. Joel . . . good looking . . . quiet in appearance but in- clined to be a bit mischievous . . . one of the boys . . . spends much of his time at White Sands . . . a friendly classmate, sincere friend . . . When Irish Eyes Are Smil- ing . . . easygoing . . . fu- ture career in the Navy . . . best of everything to you. ROBERT CHARLES KERBER Wit and humor belong to geniu: alone. Bob . . . loves to talk . . . will debate anything . . . good sense of humor . . . al- ways ready with the right re- mark . . . diligent student . . . loyal friend . . . plans to enter the Engineering field. Camera Club 3. 41 Fire Squad 3. 41 Elm Leaves 2, 3, 43 Managing Editor of Elm Leaves 41 Slide Rule Club 31 Dramatic Club 3. 41 Lights and Lenses 2, 5, 43 Senior Play Staff 2, 3, 43 Operetta Staff 2, 3, 4, Elm Staff 49 Baccalau- reate Usher 3Q Merit Scholarship Competitor 43 National Thespian Society 4. BARBARA ANN KESSLER Quiet are ber tbougbtr but bappy ber nature. Bobby . . . quiet and sweet ...awarmheart...a good student . . . fond of music . . . plenty of common sense . . . speech so light and soft . . . considerate of others, a thoughtful and sincere friend . . . she'll like college and make a grand French teacher . . . Bon chance! Ma- demoiselle. Operetta 25 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3: Choir 2, 3. 4: Senior Play Cast 4.

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2, ,.11e 3 do tx 4-tx 2 .esr nfis 1 ated? EST MARYANN CAROL HAYES Like Champagne- she sparkles. Hayser . . . a pint-sized dy- namo . . . always has some- thing to do . . . tremendous personality . , . greatly ad- mired . . . who could forget Squeek's laugh? . . . a pleas- ure to know and be with . . . Hey Hayser, when are ya gonna have another P. J. par- ty? . . . will make a good SCCICIZIY. Choir 2, 35 Vice-President 25 Cheerleading 5, 43 Assistant Cap- tain Cheerleader 4g Recreation Council 2, 3, 45 Decoration Co- chairman 35 Traffic Suuad 45 Jun- ior Prom Queen 3: Elm Staff 4: Student Council Alternate 4: Sen- ior Play Production Staff 45 Senior Ball Co-chairman. RICHARD HOCK They that govern the most make least noise. Dick . . . quiet in some ways . . . sets his mind to what he wants to do . . . thoughtful . . . known for his black, wavy hair . . . good looking . . . well mannered . . . in- dispensable on the soccer held . . . a true friend . . . will be a success in the future. Varsity Soccer 4. ROBERT DUNCAN HOPE With Smiling lips and Sharp Blue Eyes. Hopey . . . quiet . , . loves outdoor sports . . . an asset to our school band . . . small, with blond hair envied by many . . . shy with the oppo- site sex . . . good narured . . . plans to further his edu- cation. Band 2, 5, 4. MARY JANE HOWARTPI A smile lhat reflects the sun itself. Mary Jane . . . petite and charming . . . has a sense of humor and cn get very silly . . . possesses beautiful clothes, and wears them well . . . flirty . . . fun to be with . . . a loyal friend . . . a warm smile surrounded hy her silky complexion . . . wedding bells are included in Mary Jane's near future. Queen's Court, Junior Prom. GARRETT RAYMOND HUGHES Easy come, easy go. Gary . . . carefree, not a worry in sight . . . always searching for fun . . . spends many hours tinkering on his car . . . a great kidder . . . a loyal friend . . . always willing to do a favor . . . a mischievous gleam forever present in his eye . . . never a dull moment when Gary's around . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation. Varsity Baseball 2. JUDITH ANN HUTCHINS She is easy to talk with, and nice to he ufilhf' Judy . . . on her lips there is always a ready smile . . . loves frolic and fun . . . a gay laugh . . . a devilish twin- kle in her eye . . . a true and sincere friend . . . a flair for jazz . . . wishes to go into the field of nursing . . . any hospital will welcome you, Judy! Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 25 Baccalaureate Usher 3: Student Council 25 Operetta Staff 2, 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Elm Leaves 45 Make-up Club 25 Senior Zlays Production Staff 45 Elm Staff GLORIA LOUISE JAJLIARDO She wears the rose of youth upon her. Glo . . . good natured , . . sports lover . . . always on the go . . . especially likes swimming, skating, and ski- ing . . . likes to talk . . . plans to be a singer or go into secretarial work . . . best of luck to a peppy Senior. Senior Play Staff, 4. BARBARA A. JANEK The world is as you take iz. Bobbie . . . small, Cute . . . sweet and very amiable . . . known for her quiet ways . . . an adorable smile . . . never a harsh word for any- one . . . active in drum corps work . . . likes to swim . . . plans to be a secretary . . . Luck be yours in the future, Bobbie. Basketball 45 Soccer 45 Senior Plays Production Staff 4.

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COLLEEN E. KING Patience, persistence, and power are acquired only by work. Colleen . . . dependable . . . athletic . . , always ready to lend a helping hand . . . loves to talk . . . great Historian . . . forever going into detail . , . collects old post cards . . . plans to become a teach- er. Sports 2, 3, 43 Senior Plays Pro- duction Staff 4. NANCY LOUISE KUDLA Hither and thither the llitr with Jmiler to repay her quick win. Nanc . . . how we envy her tiny waist! . , . beware her impish laugh and sparkling eyes . . . Nothing . . . so easy to get her laughing . . . those quiet CPD study halls . . . wonderful girl! . . . we know you'll be an excellent stqwardess, Nanc! Choir 2, 33 Dramatic Club 32 Jun- ior Prom Committee 33 Elm Leaves 33 Operetta Staff 33 Rec- reation Council 33 Senior Plays Production Staff 43 Leaders' Club 43 Elm Staff 4. BARBARA JEAN KUTSAVAGE A merry heart doeth good like 4 medicine. Kutsy . . . newcomer from Bulkeley . . . their loss was our gain . . . avid football fan . . . never seen without a cheerful smile , . . kind words for all . . . great Rock 'n Roll fan . . . has made many friends in her short time here. Foreign Policy Club 43 Elm Staff 43 Camera Club 43 Senior Play Staff 4, GEORGE A. LaCAVA, JR. All those who know him, know him at a friend. George . . . a tremendous classmate with a winning per- sonality . . . easy going . . . a true friend . . . that catchy laugh . . . well-liked by every- one . . . deserves the respect he's gained . . . plans to study accounting Q . . success will surely be yours, George! Sophomore Class Presidentg Stu- dent Council '3. 43 Ttarhc Squad 43 Class Soccer 2, 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Class Ring Com- mittee 3. JOHN DAVID LaDUCER Thou hart wit at will. IaTruse . . . possesses an ex- ceptional sense of humor . . . an a'dent hunting and fishing fan . . . his assets excel his stature . . . pleasant nature . . . good conversationalist . . . takes things as they come . . . plans to enter tree sur- 8517- Junior Varsity Baseball 33 Stu- dent Council 23 Recreation Coun- cil 3, 43 Junior Prom Usher 31 Senior Play Staff 4. JANICE R. LaMARRE A rhapsody of words. Jan . . . always bubbling over with words and happi- ness . . . pleasant to be with . . . a pleasure to know . . . never at a loss for words in any situation . . . excels in unusual wir . . . hopes in some way to further her edu- cation . . . the very best to a snappy senior! Girls State 32 Senior Play Cast 43 Elm Leaves 43 Soccer 4. NANCY ANN LANE Her voice-Jo just, Jo small, yet in .vo rweet a note, It .reemr the muric melt: in her throat. Nancy . . . the girl with the bell-clear,voice . . . tends to be serious . . . has a pleasant disposition . . . very musically inclined . . . plans to go to music college, where her ma- jor will be piano . . . Work as hard as you do now, Nan- cy, and success will be yours! Sophomore Hop Music Commit- tee 23 Junior Prom Music Com- mittee 33 Jazz Club 33 Dramatic Club 23 Bowling Club 23 Choir 3, 43 Baccalaureat Usher 33 All- State Chorus 43 Operetta Staff 33 gaurel Girls' State Representative PATRICIA ANNE LARSON Her way: are ways of gentle- nerr, and her path: are peace. Pat . . . the best friend a girl could have . . . loves to dance . . . perfectionist . . . peppy and petite . . . count her in on anything exciting . , . excellent dancer . . . I've got the car . . . plans to study beauty culture. Senior Plays Production Staff 4: Elm Staff 4g Foreign Policy Club