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

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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

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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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ROBERT LEONARD PICARD Boobie Bob, a real enthusiast for sports, has participated in intramural basketball and volleyball. He has also shown great interest in the Audio-Visual Aid Club. His ability to talk incessantly won many an argument in Student Council in his junior year. Bob--alias the great white hunter--has also been a member of the National Rifleman's Association--thus exemplifying his love for guns. Among other hobbies of his are surfing and slotcar racing We will all certainly miss Bob but we know he will have good luck in achieving his future goals. ii HOLLY LOUISE PLUDE Holly joined our class in the sixth grade from New Hartford, Connecticut. Her interest in her class has been widely displayed in the work she did for the success of the Semi-formal, the Junior Prom, and the Senior Ball. An avid sportsman. Holly participated in the Sports Club for two years. Her artistic ability has been used greatly on class activities. She has many hobbies; one of these is playing the electric guitar. We will all miss Holly and her crazy blue jeep, but we will never forget this girl and her constant praise of the Beatles! 26