Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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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

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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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JAMES ARTHUR LCGEYT Fond of fun as fond can he. Jim . . . tall, dark . . , a neat dresser . . . enjoys many outdoor sports5 skating, swim- ming, and hshing being his favorites . . . can often be found working on cars . . . a subtle sense of humor dis- played mostly to those who know him well . . . plans to attend a college in the future . . . we wish the very best to you, Jim. NONA G. LETURMY Good Nature is one of the richest fruit: of personality. Non . . . cute with a person- ality to match . . . fun loving nature . . . What an ace! . . . Bye now . . . a thought- ful and sincere friend . . . laughs away her troubles . . . loves to paint and to talk on the phone . . . su-re to be a success in teachers' college. Student Council 3, 43 Dramatic Club 3: Junior Prom Committee 35 Fiesta Committee 4. WILLIAM MICHAEL LOW We don't want you any longer--you're long enough now. Mike . . . increasingly popu- lar . . . everytime you see him, he seems to have grown three inches . . . seen head and shoulders above the rest of us . . . a driver of ques- tions . . . an asset to our golf team . . . has a ready eye for the females . . . looks forward to Saturday nights and a Blast . . . College awaits him. Golf Team 2, 3, 45 Student Coun- cil 21 Senior Ball Co-chairman. MARIE LOUISE MABEY A :mile is worth a thousand words. Marie . . . came to us from Bulkeley . . . friendly . . . full of fun . . . seldom seen without a smile . . . easy going . . . enjoys dancing and sports . . . a thoughtful and sincere friend . . . plans to do office work after graduation . . . lots of success! Leaders Club 45 Elm Staff 45 Sen- ior Play Usher 4. JAMES L. MacNEIL Happy ir the man who is merry of heart. Jim . . . mischief in his eyes . . . always ready for horse- play . . . unpretentious . . . good company . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . one of W.H.S.'s top golfers . . . art enthusiast . . . knows a good looking girl when he sees her . . . plans to go into the art field . . . Best of luck in the Held for which you are well fitted. Golf Team 3, 4. ELVIA MARIE MAGNUSON A gracious way, a power to charm. Elv . . . radiant blonde hair . . . talented actress . . . loyal and true friend . . . a winning way . . . unique personality . . . attractive dresser . . . good sense of humor . . . tall and stately grace . . . headed for success in college. Glee Club 25 Choir 3, 45 Operetta 2, 35 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Elm Leaves Staff 3, 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Elm Staff 45 Latin Clubg Rec- reation Council 25 National Thes- pian Society 4. RICHARD ALAN MANN Humility goeth before gloryf' Dick . . . tall . . . easily seen ambling about the halls . . . friend to all . . . easy smile . . . likes all kinds of sports . . . follows his opin- ions firmly . . . easy to like . . . wants to study engineer- ing at UConn or Hillyer . . . Good luck in your endeavors! Camera Club 3, 45 Slide Rule Club 3, 45 Senior Plays Cast 4g Elm Staff 45 Class Soccer 2, 3, 4. ALFRED J. MARTYN Laugh and the world laugh: with you. Al . . . usually quiet but his close friends know differ- ently . . . has a good time wherever he is . . . often seen in his Cadillac . , . never worries too much about his studies . . . carefree manner . . . good luck in the future!