Wheeler High School - Wheelerite Yearbook (North Stonington, CT)

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DOUGLAS RAY LOWE Doug Doug transferred to our class in his sophomore year from Shady Spring High School in Beaver, West Virginia. His ninth grade was largely devoted to the school band. Although he was new to Wheeler, he wasted no time before he was active on the basketball and volleyball teams. In the last two years of high school, he helped in the major activities of the class, such as the Junior Prom and other class dances. We all know that his sleepy wandering moods will be greatly missed. Good luck to Doug in the future! NORMA ALTHEA NICHOLS Norm Norma, known for her intelligence and expressing her honest opinions, pays much attention to the rising music groups of the nation. Her choice is preferably the Beatles . Her qualifying status as a leader has won her the position of President of the National Honor Society and Editor of the Leo '66 . She was also secretary of her class in her junior year and chairwoman for the Sophomore Semi-formal. This year she was the recipient of the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. Future interests for Norma lie in teaching. The class wishes the best of luck in her chosen profession. 24

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SAMUEL JOSLIN Jos” Sam's interests lie mostly in agriculture and engineering. He showed good leadership by being on the Student Council as a sophomore and President of the Audio-Visual Aid Club in his junior year. His citizenship qualities were displayed when he was chosen to receive the Harvard Book Award in his sophomore year. Sam's carefree, understanding, and intelligent ways have made him always pleasant to have as a classmate and friend. LINDA LEWIS Linda Linda is very active and interested in domestic affairs. She was a member of the Future Homemakers of America Club and has always had a hand in the school fashion shows. The class never had to ask twice for Linda's help on its dances, food sales, or other activities! Her attitude toward all school affairs has been one of interest and concern. May her interest in homemaking bring her much happiness. 23

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DALE JANE O'BRIEN Dale Dale came to Wheeler from Stonington High School in Stonington, Connecticut, at the beginning of her senior year. At Stonington, Dale was an office girl and a library helper. She participated in many clubs, the variety of which showed her wide range of interests. These clubs included the Girls' Physical Fitness Club, the Library Club, the Future Business Club, the Girls' Intermural Sports Club, and the Design Club. Dale, though entering our class as a senior, has made many friends at Wheeler where she is known and liked for her genuine friendliness. JANET EMILY PALMER Jan Janet, a gay person with a subtle, dry wit, has been a member of our class since first grade. She is known for her competence in mathematics and thus, was elected chairwoman of the finance committee for the Junior Prom She has also been a member of the girls' chorus. Jan has quite a flare for writing both prose and poetry; writing is one of her favorite hobbies. Her present dream is to attend hairdressing school after graduation. Her amazing ability to rise cheerfully to any situation will always be remembered and admired. 25