Williams Memorial Institute High School - Legenda Yearbook (New London, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1939 volume:

St' J ? , r' Ex Libris LEGENDA Class of 1939 WILLIAMS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT LEGENDA 1939 LEGENDA 1939 LEGENDA 1939 LEGENDA 1939 D E D I C A T I O N I SeCAUSE our associations with him at W. M. I. this year, our last and his first, have given to us a deep respect for his generosity, encouraging guidance, and undiminished interest, which have made him our friend and trusted leader, we, the class of 1939, dedicate this volume of Legenda to JEROME BURTT wish at this time to pay a short tribute to the memory of Colin S. Buell who was principal of W.M.I. during two and a half of our four years in the school. We shall hold in grateful remembrance his rare intellectual gifts, his deeply spiritual nature, his sincere interest in every girl in the school, and his profound conviction that the best is yet to be.” £ o H PC H £ Q T R U S T E E S William H. Reeves, Chairman Allen B. Lambdin Dean Irene Nye Frank McGuire Dr. David Leib William Williams Fred L. Newton Who kindly sets a wanderer on his way . . . Mr. Jerome Burtt . . . Miss Mildred Abbott . Miss Doris Allen . Miss Mabel Austin Miss Catherine Avery . Miss Esther Barlow Miss Marion Bedell . Miss Marion Bentley Miss Katherine Buckley . Miss Margaret Butterfield . Miss Rose Camassar . . Miss Isabel Colby . Miss Virginia Daire Miss Marion Earle . Miss Mary Eusatania Miss Madeleine Freeman . Miss Julia Haskell . Mrs. Ruth Hathaway Mrs. Anna Hewitt . . Miss Loretta Higgins . . Miss Elizabeth Hollister . ft The Faculty Principal Miss Helen Kilpatrick . . . . Latin . Science Mrs. Mary D. Lee .... History History Miss Dorothy Love . . . English . English Mrs. Elizabeth MacAdams . . . Latin . History Miss Josephine Mansfield . French . French Miss Catherine McEwen Business Subjects . English Miss Agatha McGuire . . . Science . Clerk Miss Dorothy Mortimer . . . English . History Miss Rebecca Nims French and Spanish Librarian Miss Dorothy Page German and Spanish . English Miss Edna Potter . . . Art . English Miss Clara Polinsky . Physical Education . French Miss Louise Rafferty . . English . Science Miss Frances Sharaf . . French . Business Miss Anne Smethurst Business Mathematics Miss Elizabeth Speirs Mathematics History Miss Natalie Swift . . . . French . Business Miss Mary Talcott . . . . . English . Secretary Miss Janice Wightman . . . Art . French Miss Mary Jane Wilson Mathematics . Science LEGENDA 1939 Page Thirteen Alice Getchell Editor-in-Chiej Frances Bruce Business Manager Avis Perkins Associate Business Manager Mildred Daboli. Circulation Manager Ruth Glassenberg Biography Editor Eleanor Sullivan Sports Editor June Cavanaugh Picture Editor Josephine Irlandi Club Editor Rose Camassar Business Faculty Adviser Marion Bedell Literary Faculty Adviser Catherine Mitchell Humor Editor (Lower lejt corner) Helen Nunes Advertising Manager (Lower right corner) Louise Augur Louise Daghlian Alma Marcucci Literary Editor Associate Editor Art Editor LEGENDA STAFF CIRCULATION STAFF Mildred Daboll, Chairman Helen Diamond Dorothy Chapin Evelyn Trahey Frances Whitehurst Constance Slappy Mary Foss Frances Foss Barbara McGourty Avis Perkins Lily May Heath ART STAFF Alma Marcucci, Chairman Dorothy Page Janet Dowlin Marion Bliven PICTURE STAFF June Cavanaugh, Chairman Mary Catton Elnora Decker ADVERTISING STAFF Helen Nunes, Chairman Frances Bruce Rose DeMarco Virginia Geer Anne Occhionero Alma Marcucci Alma Frost May Brothwell Marguerite Sargent Avis Perkins Evelyn Way Helen Mikiska Gloria Kaui-man Naomi Moon Sylvia Harshowitz Marion Aldrich Jeanette Logioco Janet Ayres Bernice Gruskin Rose Gregg Jane Pfannenstiel Toby Mallove LEGENDA 1939 Page Fifteen ALMA MATER Our Alma Mater W.M.I. Within whose halls we learn To meet life’s problems face to face To you our hearts we ll turn. When far or near our roving feet The rugged pathway tread And memory with trumpet voice Will call the goal’s ahead. Out Alma Mater W.M.I. Whose spirit ne’er grows old, Tho’ years may come and years may go Our love for you will hold. Your daughters true to all that’s best In service full and free Until at last we win the goal And hold it worthily. Page Sixteen LEGENDA 1939 CLASS OF 193 9 OFFICERS President—Mary Moran Vice-President—Dorothy Page Secretary—Kathleen Higgins Treasurer—Mary Pescatella Representative to Honor Court—Mary Bove SENIORS MARIAN ALDRICH Dutch Commercial Junior Prom Committee; Legenda Advertising Staff. ■ Dutch is one of the attractive redheads in our senior class and is a constant figure at Friday Night Club. We always find Marian pleasing company with a cheerful smile and friendly disposition. GERALDINE ALLEN Gerry General German Club 2, 3, 4; History Club 1, 4. Gerry appears to have a quiet manner but her closer friends find her full of the dickens. A certain other friend finds Gerry to his taste and orange blossoms will bloom in June for Gerry. FRANCES AMANTI Fran College Baseball 3; Chairman of Senior Christmas Program; French Club 3, 4 ; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2. Long lashes, blue eyes and wavy black hair. What a combination! It's no wonder Frances has been voted our class brunette. Combined with looks, Frances has her share of gray matter and a nice disposition to match. How capably she took charge of the Christmas Program! JACQUELYN ANDREWS Jackie General Baseball 1, 4; Basketball 1, 4; Soccer 1; History Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Legenda Circulation Staff 4; Banquet Chairman 4. Jackie's” baton has lead our band to do much for the football spirit of our brother school's football games. We wonder what attraction the Coast Guard holds for our fair Jackie with her slow smile, and gay colors. We hope she'll lead a married life as well as she leads our band. MURIEL ANSON Mule Commercial Muriel and Mr. Burtt have something in common. They are both gifts of Massachusetts to W.M.l. It’s too bad she hasn't been with us all four years because we've enjoyed her company so much that we would have liked to have become better acquainted with her. LEGENDA Page Eighteen 1939 WANDA ARMUS Windy General Science Club 1, 2; History Club 2, 4; Drama Club 3; Spanish Club 3, 4. Wanda is as at home at the keyboard of the typewriter as a pianist might be at the keyboard of a piano. She can take a joke good naturedly and we all like her. Some day we hope we shall find her happily pecking at the keys of a private secretary’s typewriter. LOUISE AUGER Sleepy College French Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; History Club 4; Literary Editor of Leganda 4; Senior Choir; Honors 1, 2, 3. We are at a loss to explain why the name Sleepy” has appeared on Louise's biographical sheet, for she has an abundance of pep and vitality. Some people's tongues wag at both ends but Louise's wags in the middle too. How do you get the words out so quickly, Lou? JANET AYERS Jan College French Club 2, 3; Science Club I; History Club 1, 2, 3; Advertising Staff of Legenda 4; Honors 1, 3. Rock-a-bye Jannie, in the tree top. Jan has taken all the honors for being the baby of our class. But babies can't do geometry the way Jan can, nor do they have her pleasing personality, or go to Hillard dances. MARTHA BALDWIN Ditnp Commercial Baseball 1. Martha seems to be one of the quieter members of the class, but her snapping black eyes say differently. Dimp is a loyal friend and her pals will always remember her as a true classmate. ELEANOR BARRY Burry General French Club 4; Treasurer of Better Yet Club 4; Christmas Play 4. Barry's success lies in doing everything she undertakes thoroughly and well. In addition to her studiousness she has a sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye. We like her deep voice which is exercised frequently in the classroom as well as the halls between bells. LEGENDA 1939 Page Nineteen DIANA BARTOLUCCI Di Commercial Basketball 1,3; Science Club 1 ; History Club 1; Spanish Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Christmas Play 4. Di” is a familiar figure on the W.M.I. campus and especially in the gym sixth period swaying to Sammy Kaye. When time and place permit Di” can deliver an oration which makes us believe she may become a modern Demosthenes. BARBARA BEEBE Bobbie General Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Bobbie makes good use of her tongue for she not only swings a mean clarinet but one of her favorite pastimes is giving reasons why she doesn't want to buy a Legenda. Her bark, however, is worse than her bite and she really is a swell girl. LORRAINE BELADEAU Lorraine Commercial French Club 2 ; History Club 2. Lorraine lives up to the maxim A friend in need is a friend indeed. Her quiet manner and ability to see the humorous side of things will smooth many rough spots in the turbulent waters of life. JEAN BITTERS Jeannie General Better Yet Club Cabinet 4 ; Cafeteria Director 4 ; French Club 2, 3, Vice-President 2; Literary Editor of the Descant 4. Still waters run deep. Running true to form Jeannie is a quiet and true friend but at times she bubbles over with fun and jollity. She can always be seen stemming the tide of hungry food seekers in the cafeteria sixth period. In short, she's fun at work and play, and a thoroughbred. GLORIA BLAKE Gloria College Drama Club 3, 4; Descant Staff 3; Glee Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 3, 4. Three little kittens have lost their mittens, but they should not despair for if they run to Gloria, she'll knit them another pair. Gloria has made good use of the knitting needles willed to her by last year s senior class. Her personality clicks as quickly as her needles and she is surrounded by a large circle of friends. LEGENDA Page Twenty 1939 MARION BLIVEN Blip General Honor Court Representative 3 ; French Club 3, 4; History Club 3, 4; Science Club 1; Field ball 1,2; Field Day 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Senior Luncheon Committee 4; Junior Play 3; Volley ball 2, 3; Art Staff of Legenda 4. The victories gained by our class in basketball are partly due to our feminine Mercury. Bliv’s quickness, which is so evident on the basketball court, is also shown in the speed with which she makes friends. Because of her winning personality she will always be popular. FFRN BLOCHER Fern College Latin Club 1; French Club 3; History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Science Club 1 ; Junior Play, Cotillion 1 ; Tennis 3; Legenda Biography Staff. Fern, in the estimation of her colleagues, is the class cutey.’’ We all agree, for her quick smile and dancing feet, as well as her curly blond hair and cute figure, have made her a part of our school dances. We ve noticed too, that since last summer Fern’s taste in colors has changed from blue and gold to red and black. ESTHER BLONDER Blondie Commercial French Club 3; Christmas Play 4. 'Blondie'’ comes from the remote regions outside our fair city. We re sorry she doesn’t live here in town, but New London’s loss is Oswegatchie’s gain and we hear Willimantic profits a little too. It’s been nice knowing you, Blondie.” MARY BOVE Bovsie College Class Vice-President 2; Class Treasurer 3; Honor Court Representative 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; President of French Club 3; Latin Club 3; Descant Reporter 3; Club Editor 4. Whenever we want any of our homework straightened out, or a problem solved, we seek out Mary, who hasn't been stumped yet. Mary deserves commendation on her consistently high marks during her four years at W.M.I. Her broad smile has made her a favorite of us all. CHARLOTTE BRAND Char General History Club 4. Char’’ is a good matured girl whose smile and cheery Hello!’ arc always welcome. Trouble leaves Charlotte like water runs off a duck. Her carefree manner, which shuns worry, is a wonderful tonic for keeping young. LEGENDA 1939 Page Twenty-one MAE BROTHWELL Mae General German Club 4; Legend a Advertising Staff 4; Christmas Play 4. There seems to be not a few of the quieter members in the class this year. Mae is one of these for whom there is a strange attraction at our neighboring school on the west side. Perhaps when one knows Charlie’’ it is not so strange. FRANCES BRUCE Fran Commercial History Club 1 ; Science Club 1 ; Legenda Business Manager 4; Descant Typist 4; Freshman Play 1 ; Prize in Modern History 2; Honor Pin 1. Fran” can change from a serious mood to a gay one as the occasion demands. One minute she'll be deep in a discussion of the underlying causes of the French Revolution and the next minute she’ll be giggling with the rest of us about some classroom boner. The tremendous success of this year’s Legenda is partly due to the business ability of Fran.” MARION BUCKLEY Bucky General She shall have music wherever she goes,” for she has songs in her heart and rhythm in her toes. This is typical of Bucky” with her dancing feet and light heart. No wonder Rocky” finds her such pleasing company. JANET BULL Jan General History Club 4; Christmas Play 4. Jan” is one of our more popular misses and we often see her flying by in her little black Ford filled with gay, laughing girls. Petite, pretty, pleasing, with loads of personality. Can we wonder at her popularity? LOIS BURR Lo General Orchestra 2, 3; Chairman of Washington Trip 4. Most burrs” are sharp on the exterior although they hide-something good underneath. ”Lo” is sweet, both inside and out, however, and so is the music she plays on her violin. If you want a trip planned, or some detail straightened out, Lo” is the Travelers' Aid” of W.M.I., having capably arranged our senior trip to the nation’s capitol. Page Twenty-two LEGENDA 1939 MARGARET BURROWS Peggy Commercial French Club 2; History Club 1. Peggy” is a serious, thoughtful senior with a pleasant disposition. A sense of responsibility is part of her character, as we wish it were of all of us. Since they are inseparable friends, where you find ”Lo,” you can usually find Peggy. TESSIE BUTCHKA Butch General Although she arrived from Tech only this year, Tessie has already become an established member of the class. Although we don't know her very well, if first impressions are reliable, she’s all right. LILLIAN BYCHICH Chee Commercial Although Chee” has only recently joined us from New Jersey, her pretty blue eyes and dancing feet are already a tradition here at school. In the short time we knew her we felt that wre wished we could have known her longer because of her interesting personality. RUTH CALDWELL Rut hie General Band 2, 3, 4. Ruthie has taken the phrase girls should be seen and not heard” so to heart that now as a senior the most noise she ever makes is in the band where her clarinet makes sweet music. In class, she is quiet, but her alert mind is on the job and she learns a lot. JEANNE CARON Jeanne General Science Club 1; History Club 1; French Club 4. Although Jeanne has tried our neighboring school for part of her senior year, she has returned to W.M.I. to graduate with the rest of her colleagues. This is indeed a credit to our school for one so pretty and vivacious as Jeanne adds luster to us, the fairer sex. LEGENDA 1939 Tage Twenty-three MARY CATTON Mac General Tennis 3 ; French Club 4; Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 2, 3; Latin Club 4; Legend a Picture Committee 4; Christmas Play 4. We shall remember Mary as the lovely Madonna in our Senior Christmas play. Because of her high color, pretty blue eyes and nice complexion, Mary is prettier off the stage than on. The lunch room is her favorite haunt sixth period, where she can be seen talking and laughing with her many friends who enjoy being with her. JUNE CAVANAUGH Junie General History Club 4; Legend a Picture Editor 4 ;• Descant Typist 4. Junie” is another of our quieter members of the class, with a retiring personality, but she has a legion of friends. Her blue eyes and wavy black hair have made a lasting impression on us. She joyfully anticipates the day when she'll join the ranks of the first June brides. DOROTHY CHAPIN Dorsey College French Club 3. 4; History Club 2, 3; Science Club 1 ; Legenda Circulation Staff 4; Christmas Play 4. Dorsey is an ardent supporter of all our school dances, as well as those of the Hi I lard and Coast Guard academies. She enjoys a good time and good companionship. She is studious and reserved, and she is a girl of fine character. ALICE CHRISTOPHERSON Chris General Chris” came to us from Fitch last year but has still retained her modest shyness. Her serious green eyes give hint to her earnest efforts in her studies. Although Chris” is less talkative than some of her classmates, she has made numerous friends at W.M.I. HAZEL CLARK Haze Commercial Drama Club 1; Descant Business Manager 4. Hazel is number one on Tommy Dorsey's jitterbug parade. Wherever there's swing, there’s Hazel. She has her more serious side too, and stands well in her studies. With that combination anything can happen. Perhaps some day she may be leading an orchestra of her own. LEGENDA Page Tti er?ty- four 1939 JOSEPHINE COE Jo General French Club 4; Christmas Dance Committee 4; Descant Staff 3; Reporter 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Potpourri 4; Christmas Play 4. Crash! Bang! Sliding into home room comes Jo,'' barely beat ing the bell. Photo-finish-— Whew! Good Morning Miss Austin.” Jo” left the warm sun of California to come to hardy New England to W.M.I. We are glad to know Jo” with her dark hair and olive skin, and hope she’ll stay with us in New London a long time . NORMA COLBY Normie College Drama Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Descant Typist 4; Glee Club 1.2; Freshman Play 1. With her head and heart of gold, Norma is certainly a shining example of how to be good and attractive at the same time. She's conscientious and reliable and in her quiet but efficient way she does her work well. When we leave something up to Norma, we know it will be well done. AGNES CONSTANTINE Aggie College Soccer 3, 4; Field ball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Vice-President; Chairman Nominating Committee 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2 ; History Club 1 ; Science Club 1,2; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 ; Descant Staff 4; Grounds Committee 4 ; Cotillion 1 ; Junior Play 3; Junior Tea 3 ; Legenda Biography Staff 4 ; Commencement Ball Chairman. For such a small girl Aggie” has a lot of pep and personality. She keeps us entertained by her amusing antics in the lunch room, as well as by her fine acting on the stage. The gym sixth period is Aggie’s favorite stamping ground, where she and Beryl make all watch with envy at their jitterbuggin'. DORIS COOGAN Blue Eyes Commercial Spanish Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4. Doris is an ardent supporter of a load of school books and is generally acclaimed a good student, reliable and capable. Such a name is worth more than any empty flatten'. Doris, and we know you will do whatever comes to you later in life in the same manner. JANE CREIGHTON Beans College Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Soccer 3, 4 ; Basketball 1, 3. 4 ; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 4; French Club 2. 3, 4; Science Club 1,2; History Club 1, 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Senior Play 4; Field Day 3; Field ball 1, 2; Chairman Senior Drama Club 4; Banquet Committee 4. Beans” has an athlete’s foot in a certain sense, which has made her excel I in skating, basketball and tennis. Dancing is another of her accomplishments and we owe part of the success of Thanksgiving to Beans’ ” engineering. LEGENDA 1939 Pa£e Twen ty-five FRANCES CROOKE Frannie College French Club 3, 4; History Club 1 ; Science Club 1 ; Orchestra 1, 3 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Accompanist 4; Christmas Play 4; Freshman Assembly 4. 1 Frannie” has the whole school on the march. When there's a chapel exercise, a Glee Club rehearsal or the French Club singing La Marseillaise, Frannie can be found at the piano leading the wandering voices in melody. With her art, ambition and ability, we'll hear of her later in the musical world. JOSEPHINE CULOTTA Jo College Among our book enthusiasts we find Jo, who is fond of reading. Often she delves between the covers of her school books and stands well in her studies. Those who cultivate her friendship find her an interesting person. MILDRED DABOLL Millie Commercial Circulation Manager of Legenda 4. Any money for the Legenda? is a familiar cry in our halls, and following close behind it is Millie with her little box for contributions. She has done much for this year’s yearbook by selling it through her personality. Nice work, Millie. LOUISE DAGHLIAN Weez College Basketball 1 ; Science Club 1 ; History Club 1; Drama Club 4 ; Secretary French Club 4 ; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Assistant Editor Legenda 4; Ring Committee 3; Potpourri 2; Dickens’ Program 1; Galleon Staff 1. Weez is definitely noted for two characteristics here at W. M.I.—her dignified way of carrying herself and her appetite. About the latter—well—it's just one of those things which has caused the cafeteria to do a booming business. Weez has made better use of the trusty hairbrush than as a weapon of punishment and her shining hair is the result. EDITH DAREN Edy College Science Club 1 ; History Club 1, 2; Latin Club 4 ; French Club 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Play 4. Among the voices heard at the lunch table in the southwest corner of the cafeteria, comes one which has surprising endurance while all others have run out of breath. Edy’s talkative nature is an asset in the classroom, however, and she stands well in her study of mathematics. LEGENDA Page Twenty-six 1939 Toots MAE DARLING College Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Soccer 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Play 4 ; Field ball 1, 2. Although Mae is quiet, she's a great basketball enthusiast and when she plays she gives her opponents something to worry about. We find her to be a regular girl and her many friends speak for her popularity. GLADYS DAVIS Gladie General French Club 4; Christmas Play 4. That rich alto you hear booming out during chapel exercises belongs to none other than Gladys Davis, for she's one of the few non-glee club members who can carry a part. She gets along as harmoniously in her school life as in her singing and, if you'll pardon our pun, we'd like to say, Always is smiling and glad is Gladys! ELNORA DECKER Dick Commercial Honor Pin 2; Legenda Picture Committee 4; Descant Typist 4. While others have been loudly claiming attention in sports and social life, Elnora has been quietly adding A s” to her scholastic record until now, as a senior, she has reason to be proud of her high standing, as indeed we all are. Keep it up, Dick. rose Demarco r0 Commercial Basketball 2; Spanish Club 4; Drama Club 4; Advertising Staff Legenda 4; Christmas Play. Rose by any other name would sing as sweet. (Pardon us. Mister Shakespeare.) Ro’s” melodious voice has been heard over the air waves of our local radio station. If our votes can help you on to success, Ro, here’s to you. HELEN DIAMOND Helen Commercial French Club 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Science-Club 1; History Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1. Helen is not any ordinary gem, but a Diamond. She has hidden some of her sparkle under her cloak of quietness but she is a good student and has numerous friends. LEGENDA 1939 Page Twenty-seven ALICE DIMOCK Alice College French Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; German Club 3; Science Club 1; History Club 4. We have all grown to know and love Alice and her well-known brief case. With intelligence which indeed she possesses, we associate poise, but we can well recall the time in Miss Talcott s English class when she boldly said that reciting poetry took all the starch” out of her. We know Alice loves a good time and has a subtle wit which delights her classmates. HELEN DISLO Diz Commercial Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; History Club 4; Descant Typist 4. Helen is very clever with a needle and is one of our nicest dressed seniors in all her pretty plaid skirts and plain sweaters. Lately the art of knitting has fascinated Diz and new sweaters have been added to her already resplendent wardrobe. JANET DOWLIN Jan Commercial Drama Club 4; Art Staff Legenda 4; Descant Art Staff. Jan” can always be counted upon to support her share of school activities. She is energetic and has a bright future in the field of art. Jan” is always willing to lend a helping hand. EDYTHE DRONEY Edy General With a twirling baton in her hand, Edy has lead the Oswe-gatchic Fife and Drum Corps to state-wide attention. She has enjoyed many experiences, both unusual and exciting, traveling with her little company. They'd make an interesting book, Edy.” JOAN DYER Joannie College Science Club 1; History 1, 4; Christmas Play 4. Joan just misses the floor by five feet. All of this is brimming over with a readiness for fun and love of a good time. Her slow manner in speaking amuses her classmates no end. LEGENDA Page Ttventy-eight 1939 HANNAH EBERSOLE Hannah Commercial Soccer 4. We can hear some people coming by their noisy chatter, hut Hannah's pretty red hair speaks for her. Red hair is usually accompanied by a fiery temper, but not so in her case. In her quiet manner she has made a host of friends at W.M.I. CATHERINE ENOS Kay General History Club 4. Catherine is petite, dark haired and full of life. Her lively chatter can be heard anywhere, at almost any time. If history bothers you, go to Catherine, who knows all the answers. GERTRUDE ENRIGHT Gert General Gert'' is a quiet type of girl whose easy-going nature has made us like her. Although she is generally very serious, she gets a hearty laugh at Mr. Burtt's jokes. EMMA FERGUSON Fergie General Basketball 4. Fergie has shown considerable interest in basketball this year and has helped her team give its opponents a good fight. She's quiet in class but can be heard in the halls between classes busily engaged in conversation with some of her friends. SARAH FERRIGNO Sarah Commercial History Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1. Sarah is lively and vivacious. Sixth period she thoroughly enjoys either a frisky Polish hop or a lively Corrigan Hop. Her tongue is in tune with her lively feet and she can offer competition to any of her sex in oral dissertation. LEGENDA 1939 Page Twenty-nine FRANCES FOSS Fran Commercial Latin Club 2 ; Science Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 4; History Club 1; Descant Typist 4; Legenda Circulation Staff; Christmas Play 4; Freshman Entertainment. Gentle of spirit, beneficent of mind.” There has always been some confusion as to whether Mary and her sister Fran” were twins. Here and now we’ll explain that they are not, although they could easily be mistaken for them. However, they make a swell team on the circulation staff of the Legenda, which appreciates the earnest efforts of the Forces.” MARY FOSS Mai Commercial Drama Club 1, 3; French Club 4; History Club 1; Science Club 1 ; Glee Club 1; Descant Typist 4; Legenda Circulation Staff 4; Freshman Play 1. Meet the other half of the Foss sisters. Mary does more than her share of school work, then departs for places unknown. It may be that she’s saving her energy for her future as a stenographer. Time will tell. ALMA FROST Al College Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Christmas Play 4. Alma is a quiet and serious girl who has hidden talent in the field of music. Her appreciation of fine arts will always be a pleasure to herself as well as to her many friends. VIRGINIA GEER Ginnie General Basketball 1 ; Science Club 1 ; History Club 1,4; Drama Club 4 ; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Junior Tea Committee; Vigilance Committee 4; Grounds Committee 4; Cap and Gown Chairman 4. Ready, willing, and able with a cheery smile is Ginnie.” She has such an easy-going, friendly disposition one can't help liking her. ALICE GETCHELL Al College Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Field ball 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 4 ; I-atin Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 4 ; Ring Committee 3 ; History Club 2, 3, 4; Galleon Staff 2; Volley ball 2, 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief Legenda 4 ; Honor Pin 1; Departmental 3, 4. When Alice laughs the world laughs with her. Don’t let her golden hair and fair complexion fool you. She not only took the responsibility of being Editor-in-Chief of the Legenda, but of making it the best. There is no end to her enthusiasm which, if mixed with a generous amount of speed, would make her dynamite. LEGENDA Page Thirty 1939 RUTH GLASSENBERG Bobbe College French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; History Club 1, 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Christmas Dance Committee 4 ; Legenda Biography Editor 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Freshman Play 1; Junior Play ; Christmas Program 4; Departmental Honors 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2; Choir 3, 4. “Bobbe’’ is a swell friend who totes about an enormous load of books. She is an excellent student whose friends are as countless as the amusing anecdotes she loves to tell. We feel sure her success in college will equal her success here at W.M.I. ELIZABETH GOOD Betty College History Club 1. 4; Drama Club 1 ; Science Club 1, 2; Galleon Staff 2; Senior Play 4; Field Day 3; Legenda Biography Committee; Honor Pin 1, 2. Betty is a dependable girl with pretty brown eyes and long dark lashes. She has no use for a repertoire of carefully prepared excuses for not having done her homework. ' Betty has also done good work on the Legenda Staff. Lots of luck Betty! ROSE GREGG Rosy College Basketball 1, 4; Baseball 4; History Club 1, 4; Science Club 1,2; Drama Club 1, 2; French Club 4; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Senior Play. Although few of us know it, Rosy has hidden talent for both toe and tap dancing. She is lively and vivacious and her tongue is in almost perpetual motion. Perhaps this is why she helped sell our Legenda through her position on the Advertising Staff. BERNICE GRUSKIN Bobby College Basketball 1; Science Club 1; History Club 1, 2, 4 ; French Club 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 1; Latin Club 1; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Play 3. Bernice has lovely brown eyes and colorful complexion and is fair to look upon. She is a part of the chattering group at the lunch table in the corner, sixth period. From what we hear she holds her own. With such a start as this, she ought to go places. DOROTHY GUNDERSEN Gunnie General Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; President A. A. 4; French Club 2, 3; History Club I, 4; Science Club 1; Field Day 1, 2, 3 (cup) 4; Senior Christmas Play; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dickens Program 1; Potpourri 2, 3, 4. Gunnie’s great prowess in sports has made her an outstanding member of the school. She has won many athletic honors for herself as well as for our class. She's sweet and clear-voiced and we love to watch her conduct the A. A. meetings in her poised and efficient manner. LEGENDA 1939 Page Thirty-one ELIZABETH HALL Betty General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 4 ; French Club 3; Science Club 1. Betty is a very active member of our musical organizations. She plays bass horn in the band and in the orchestra as well. Since that's an unusual instrument, and since she has unusual talent, perhaps Elizabeth may become well-known. In the future who knows but that we may see her name in the Hall' of Fame. JESSIE HALL Jess College Baseball 3 ; Soccer 3, 4 ; Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Spanish Club 2, 3 ; Drama Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Program 4; Good Sportsman's Pin 3. Jess” is an outstanding figure in the sports world for she not only goes out for all the sports but she plays with a keen sense of sportsmanship as well, which is prevalent in her other activities too. She forms one-third of the Hall trio which we all enjoy hearing. LAURA HALL Babe General History Club 4. Babe is generally located where Kirm” is found. The two are inseparable. Although Babe entered the portals of W.M.I. with the rest of her colleagues in the class of ’39 and we have shared happy and carefree times within its walls, we haven’t known her as wre might for she’s very quiet and reserved. Those of us who do know her better find her very talkative and full of vitality. Loads of luck, Babe! SYLVIA HARSHOWITZ Syl General History Club 1,2,4; French Club 1,2; Spanish Club 1; Science Club 1, 2 ; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee. No need to ask Who is Sylvia? She’s well known around these parts for all the swains commend her.” It seems Sylvia, with her dreamy eyes and machine gun giggle, just mows ’em down. LORRAINE HARTNETT Rainey General French Club 4 ; Basketball 4. What goes up must come down, but Lorraine’s laugh is an exception in this case. We have all been infected by her contagious outbursts. Her red hair, and jolly disposition make a combination that has won her many friends in W.M.I. LEGENDA Page Thirty-two 1939 MABLE HARVEY Kirm Commercial Spanish Club 4. Kirm is the other half of the Harvey-Hall combination. Many of us can remember in Mrs. Lee's Freshman History class, the procedure of reciting in which it was the survival of the fittest. We are glad to say Kirm always came through with colors flying. Her spirited nature and snapping dark eyes are admired by her classmates, however, and her popularity is unlimited. LILY MAY HEATH Effie Mae General History Club 1, 4; Drama Club 1; Freshman Play; Christmas Play 4; Legenda Circulation Staff. Unlike the character in the funny papers, our Eflk Mae” has often been seen wearing shoes about school. Since our freshman year we remember Erne's manly stride and happy disposition, which has made many lasting friends in school and outside. Is there little wonder Hap has given her a ring?” MARIE HERNDON Marie College Science Club 1.2; History Club 2; Drama Club 3, 4 ; Spanish Club 3, 4; French Club 3 ; Christmas Play 4. Marie’s usually rather shy and at times her face can get as red as her hair, but when she gets on the stage she loses all traces of timidity and acts with poise and confidence. She’s very sweet and good natured, and we all like her. RUTH HEWITT Rut hie General Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ' Ruthie” has been a staunch member of the band for four years. Now' we are wondering what Mr. Pierce will do when she and her bazooka graduate. KATHLEEN HIGGINS Kie General Basketball 1, 2, 3; Secretary 4; French Club 3, 4; History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1 ; Drama Club 4; Christmas Play. —and one was a saucy little redhead— Kie lightens up the dull monotony of ordinary classroom discussion with her repertoire of endless jokes and quips as well as her acting in Mrs. Lee’s seventh period class, in an effort to make current events seem more alive. The world loves a happy-go-lucky girl like Kie. LEGENDA 1939 Page Thirty-three VIVIAN HIGHTOWER General Vid ' She turns to meekness and exalts by humble faith. Vivian possesses that attribute of quietness which is very unusual in a school of girls, as any teacher can tell you. But variety is the spice of our senior class and we need some of your kind to balance the more noisy girls. Luck and stuff, Vid. ELEANOR HOREN Princess General History Club 2, 4; Baseball 4 ; Basketball 4. Why Princess” has waited until her senior year to go out for basketball, we don't know, but the fact remains that she has been a regular flash on the court, giving her opponents no little worry. In class, she amuses her fellow students no end by her humorous little miscellaneous bits of nothing read here and there. When all is said and done, we think Princess a worthy fellow student. SALLY HOROWITZ Poo fie Commercial History Club 1; Science Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Christmas Play 4. The reason Poo fie should be Sallies nickname we can't imagine, because there is nothing too feminine, helpless and demure about her. On the contrary, she is lively and full of pep. Her snapping black eyes and hair give hint of this. She is a good student and a regular fellow. MARY HULLIVAN Hully General Spanish Club 4; Science Club 1 ; Band 1, 2. Don’t let Hully s serious expression make you think she's always that way. Quite the contrary, she's full of the dickens and crazy as they come! She is wearing a frat pin on her dress as well as a diamond on her left hand, which hold high promise for her future. Loads of happiness, Hully. ELIZABETH HUME Bet General History Club 1. Betty holds the key to the little green box in the cafeteria. Her responsibilities are great now, and we feel that some day in the near future Betty will have greater and more important business to carry out. She has cashed our money for us this year at the lunch counter and we hope she’ll go on cashing her way to success. Page Thirty-]our LEGENDA 1939 JOSEPHINE IRLANDI ]Q College Basketball 2 ; Class Treasurer 1; Class President 3; Science Club 1 ; Drama Club 1, 3, 4 ; History Club 1, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; French Club 3; Legenda Club Editor; Senior Play 4. ' Jo’s lovely brown eyes are always a-sparkle with interest in the things and people about her. She's natural and unaffected anti a very appreciative audience for a good joke. She's really a swell companion and a fine friend. LILLIAN JACKSON Ul General Baseball 4; Basketball 4; French Club 4; History Club 4; Senior Play Committee. Tall, slender, fair-haired Lil with her cheerful, happy disposition thoroughly enjoys life. She is carefree and full of fun, which makes her a popular girl both at W.M.I. and elsewhere. Lots of luck Lil.” BERYL JENKS Sis Commercial Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Grounds Chairman 4 ; Better Yet Club Cabinet 4 ; Descant Miscellaneous Editor 4 ; Volley ball 2, 3, 4 ; Thanksgiving Dance Chairman 4 ; Commencement Dance Committee 4. Sis'' is the other member of that now famous Jenks-Constantine dance team. To Beryl we owe the success of our Thanksgiving dance. The purple and green balloons filled with celophane confetti in a false ceiling was a swell idea, Sis. DOROTHEA KAPLAN Dinky Commercial Basketball 1 ; French Club 2; History' Club 4; Science Club 1; Senior Program 4. Dinky is a dark-haired miss who wanders about school with her fellow students attending classes but remaining rather quiet most of the time. It has been known, however, that Dinky can become a bit enthusiastic over some subject on which she doesn't agree. An active mind is something to be admired. GLORIA KAUFMAN Gloria College History Club 1 ; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1 ; Latin Club 1, 2; German Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Legenda Advertising Staff 4. May we touch you. Miss Kaufman? After all it’s not every girl who gets a chance to go to Europe while she’s still in high school. But although Gloria's a seasoned traveler, her voyages haven’t gone to her head. She’s still just as sweet, and unaffected, and friendly as she ever was. Who knows, now that she’s had so much experience in international relations, some day she’ll be U. S. Ambassador to a foreign nation. LEGENDA 1939 Page Thirty-jive EDITH KELLY Kell Commercial French Club 2 ; Senior Program 4. Edith is a girl with a smile on her lips and a ring on her finger. Not just on any finger, but the fourth one on her left hand. We'd enjoy seeing ‘Kell when she walks slowly to the strains of Lohengrin. Best of everything, Kell. EMILY KIMBALL Kim General Baseball 3 ; History Club A. Kim” is one of the fairer sisters of our Alma Mater. She goes about her studies quietly and studiously and until lately it has been a mystery where she disappears at two o’clock. That mystery has been solved and his name is Frank. We wish you happiness, Kim. VIOLA LAKE Vt General French Club 1; Science Club 1 ; History Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Galleon Staff 1, 2; Christmas Program 4; History Play 1. Viola is a quiet and sincere type of girl who has plenty of common sense. Those who cultivate her acquaintance find her an agreeable and interesting girl, who is thoughtful and kind to everyone. LUCRETIA LAVOLPICELO Lu Commercial Baseball 2 ; History Club 1 ; French Club 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 3; Descant Reporter 3. Lucretia has the striking combination of red hair and brown eyes. Her manner is quick and her mind, alert and attentive. Could this be the reason why she has successfully completed four years’ work in three? We admire your spirit, Lucretia. FLORENCE LAZEROW Flo College Spanish Club 3, 4 ; French Club 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Senior Program 4. Flo’s” infectious personality and fun-loving nature draw people to her the minute they meet her. Her deep dimples and lisp add to the attraction and her hair helps too. We dare you to say She sells sea-shells ten times. Page Thirty-six LEGENDA 1939 MARTHA LEWIS Midge Commercial History Club I, 2; Drama Club 1; Science Club 1; Spring Dance Committee 3; Senior Program. Midge is a very quiet senior in the classroom but she can swing a mean Corrigan hop both at Rudd s and at school. She is an inseparable friend of Bertha. JEANETTE LOGIOCO jay General Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; German Club 4; Debating Club 4; History Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Although she played a haughty duchess on the stage, Jeanette is far from being snobbish to her classmates. She's very friendly and is always glad to give help. HELEN LUNDWALL H.E.L. College Soccer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; Class Secretary 1; President of Better Yet Club 4; President History Club 2; French Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Descant Staff 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Galleon Staff 2 ; Volley ball 1, 3, 4 ; Business Manager A.A. 3; Junior Tea Committee 3; Freshman Class Program 1; Potpourri 2, 4; Senior Program 4. Helen is the most admired girl in the senior class and it’s no wonder. Tall, graceful, pretty, popular with girls and boys alike, athletic, serious, efficient, and on the whole, a grand person. Helen is a girl no one would do wrong to take as an example. She has her rare moods, however, and thoroughly enjoys a practical joke, either on herself or one of her friends. BARBARA MacADAMS Babs General French Club 1, 2; German Club 1; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Babs is one of our most demure seniors, and seems quiet and thoughtful at all times. She has a delightful twinkle in her eye which gives hint of her hidden merriment, even in class. We have all grown to know and love Barbara and it is with sincere regrets wre say au revoir. MARY MACHADO Mac Commercial Glee Club 1 ; Senior Program 4. Mary is ever cheerful and giggling over the antics of her friends. She also has her serious moods which come in handy in the classroom. She’s a good friend and companion. LEGENDA 1939 Page Thirty-seven TOBY MALLOVE Toby College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; German Club 4; Debating Club 4; History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Why” is Toby’s nature. Her questions range from Who killed the dead sea?” to How many two-cent stamps in a dozen? But curiousity is the first step toward knowledge. Perhaps some day she’ll be a walking library. BEATRICE MANDELL Bikkie General Band I, 2. Industrious and conscientious, ' Bikkie” always works very hard at any task that is put before her. From what we hear she is seldom tardy to classes, which certainly is a credit to her. “Bikkie is kindly, courteous and friendly to everyone. ALMA MARCUCCI Marcub General Baseball 2, 3; Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; History Club 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Legenda Art Editor 4; Descant Cartoonist; Field ball 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Galleon 1. If we can't find Alma in the gym shooting baskets we know the next best place to look is in the art room where she’ll be dabbling in the paints. Alma's art ability has done much toward the success of the Legenda. ANNIE MATZUL Annie General Baseball 1; Basketball 2; French Club 2, 3. Annie” is a blond, quiet miss who takes life seriously. Because of this, she makes it a point to be punctual to her appointments, which is indeed a good example for us to follow. LUCILLE MAYFIELD Lulu College Science Club 1 ; Latin Club 2; French Club 3, 4 ; History Club 1, 2 ; Debating Club 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 4 ; Honor Pin 1 ; Descant Staff 4; Galleon Staff 1, 2; Christmas Play 1 ; Play Day 3; School Day Reporter 4; Departmental Honors 3, 4; Christmas Play 4. “Lulu” has set a precedent to be admired in her column of school news in the local newspaper. In the future we hope to hear that Lulu has scaled the heights of the newspaper ladder to success. Page Thirty-eight LEGENDA 1939 BARBARA McGOURTY MdC Commercial History Club 1 ; Science Club 1 ; Honor Fin 2; Circulation Staff Legend a 4; Senior Program 4; Departmental Honors 3. Waterford may well be proud of its representation at W.M.I. among whom Mac” plays an important part. Her quiet and serious manner of doing her work has made her a well-liked student. BERTHA MCLAUGHLIN Jerry Commercial History Club 1 ; Science Club 1; French Club 4 ; Christmas Program 4. Jerry's” small, dark head can often be seen bobbing among the other dancers doing the shag. She shares the jitterbug’s” love of a Corrigan hop and follows with interest the latest creations of Artie Shaw. CHARLOTTE McLEAN Pint Commercial History Club 4; French Club 4; Christmas Play 4. Pint came to us from Tech in her sophomore year and has remained to graduate. Apparently she has found life at W.M.I. to her liking and has added her little bit of nonsense to gay gatherings of girls in the halls and in the lunch room. We are happy to acclaim slim, dark-haired Charlotte as one of our classmates. HELEN MIKISKA Mike General Legenda Advertising Staff 4. Helen is a serious, thoughtful girl with ambition to become a teacher. She is one of the more considerate members of our class. She has won the respect and admiration of her classmates during her stay at W.M.I. CHRISTINE MILLER Cricket College French Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club I; Orchestra 1; Band 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2. Cricket towers above her shorter classmates so that her view of the world is gained from a slightly elevated angle. She constitutes a large part of the noise in the band and orchestra, but outside of the band she is more or less reserved beside some of her more noisy friends. She takes her classes seriously and as a result she stands well in her studies. LEGENDA 1939 Page Thirty-nine CATHERINE MITCHELL Mitch General History Club I, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Legenda Humon Editor 4; Descant Staff ; Senior Point Committee 4 ; Christmas Play 4; History Club Chairman 4; Committee for Spring Formal 4; Social Chairman for History Club 4. Mitch” is a dark-haired lass with spirit and she is charmingly naive. She has a rollicking sense of humor, which has materialized through her position as Humor Editor of the yearbook. She has personality plus many followers. EVELYN MONROE Butch College French Club 4; Christmas Program Committee 4. Sophistication with a capital ”S” is the word for ' Butch.” Butch” is distinguished in our corridors for her attractive clothes and lovely fingernails which measure a good inch and a half. Whether she uses them only to stir envy in the hearts of her fellow students we don’t know; we’ll have to ask Bill. How do you keep them so long, ’Butch?’ JUNE MONROE Janie College Volley ball 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3 ; History Club 1 ; Secretary Science Club 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman Glee Club Banquet 3; Secretary of Musical Organizations 4; Honor Pin 1; Departmental Honors 2, 3. Junie” is one of the speedy six who have dropped many balls in one basket, helping the senior team on to many victories. We all envy her maroon coupe which is generally filled with girls who are going her way. We hope you have many lifts on your road to success, June. NAOMI MOON Pete College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Descant Staff 4; Junior Tea Play 3. Laughter and wit seem to be Naomi’s background. If there’s a new fad out you can be sure she'll be one of its earliest advocates. Her lovely manners have made her liked by all. MARY MORAN Mary College Class President 4; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 4; History Club 1; Christmas Dance Committee 3; Descant Circulation Manager 3 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Departmental Honors 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club Banquet Committee 3; Choir 3, 4; Chairman Junior Drama Club 3; Christmas Program 4. Mary is one of those girls who are the foundation of the world of tomorrow. She is capable, reliable, witty, a good student, neat in dress, and a swell friend. Can we really say any more to her credit ? Page Forty LEGENDA 1939 OLETHA MORRILL Leets General Leets is a reliable, slender, dark-haired girl about whom there is little known except that all who know her acclaim her as a warm, sincere friend, which is quite enough. She possesses an industrious nature and is a hard worker. We're all for you, Leets.” MARY MURRAY Butch General Christmas Program 4. Who could mistake those laughing Irish eyes for anyone except Mary. Her jokes and vitality are only a few of the assets Mary possesses. Her winning ways and pleasant manner have won her numerous friendships here at W.M.l. EDITH NEWCOMB Edie General Edie has successfully spent four years here without attracting the spotlight to herself. However, this fact does not mean that she is in any way a less worthy colleague of the class of '39. Instead, she is a step ahead of us and is wearing an engagement ring. Loads of happiness, Edie. BETTY NICHOLS Nicky College Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 1,2; Debating Club 4 ; Science Club 1; Christmas Program 4; High Jump Numeral 4. Nicky is the girl who has jumped her way to new heights in our sport world at W.M.L The cheers of victory are still ringing in her ears from the day she nimbly lifted her weight over the string which marked a new level in high jump. Nicky is wealthy in friends at school and will always attract new ones because of her sunny nature. ADELE NORTON Dell Commercial French Club 2, 3; Descant Typist 4. Adcle is another member of Waterford's large representation at W.M.l. where she has spent four happy years within the walls of her Alma Mater. DelI” has pretty brown eyes and is a warm, sincere friend. LEGENDA 1939 Fage l:orty-one HELEN NUNES Hel General Spanish Club 1, 2; Science Club 1; History Club 1; Legenda Advertising Editor 4; Descant Typist 4; Honor Roll 1, 2. The sweetest music to Helen is the noisy chattering typewriter. She is efficient in business and with this music in her ears we hope she many accomplish great things in the business world. We think she'll go places in the business world because of her ability and experience. ELLEN O’BYRNE Eileen General Baseball 1; History Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2; French Club 2, 3; Christmas Program 4. ' Eileen” travels to W.M.I. every morning from our cosy town of Niantic where the recent hurricane washed out the one main drag of the village. All funning aside, we do like Niantic, especially because of the people in it. Eileen” is easy to look at, but nicer to have as a friend. She has an attractive personality and plenty of friends to vouch for her friendly disposition. ANNE OCCHIONERO Annie College Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Soccer 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Latin Club 2; History Club 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Legenda Advertising Staff 4; Descant Reporter 4 ; Volley ball 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Field Day 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Chairman of French Club Committee 2; Christmas Program 4. 'Annie” has spent her Friday afternoons in the winter practicing up her dribbles and feigning in the gym. Partly to her credit the seniors and juniors tied the score at the end of their basketball season. BARBARA O'CONNELL Bobbie General Basketball 1; Class Secretary 3; French Club 3, 4; Secretary French Club 3; History Club 1; Science Club 1; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Descant Reporter 4; Chairman Ring Committee 3; Chairman Junior Tea 3; Nominating Committee 4 ; Cotillion 4; Honor Pin 2; Freshman Play 1; Christmas Program 4; Field Day 3 ; Commencement Dance Committee 4. Barbara with her curly, black hair and merry sense of humor has helped to keep the poor old seniors from growing old 'ere their prime. Her attractive personality draws friends both at W.M.I. and Bulkeley, as well as our neighboring Naval academies. Such a popular miss should never lack for friends. DOROTHY PAGE Dot College Class Secretary 2 ; Class Vice-President 3, 4 ; Honor Representative 1; French Club 4 ; French Club Program Chairman 2; French Club Vice-President 3 ; Descant Staff 3, 4 ; Glee Club 3 ; Honor Pin I; Departmental Honors 3, 4; Commencement Dance Committee 4. School Spirit” is another name for ' Dottie” as the activities listed above show. Dot is a seriously thinking girl who is a constant supporter of school activities. She is also a good dancer and enjoys good clean fun. There should be more like you, Dot. LEGENDA Page Forty-two 1939 MARY PATTERSON Pat Commercial Senior Luncheon Chairman 4. Bouquets for Pat” who did a grand job on the senior luncheons. We certainly feel sure we elected a most competent chairman when we elected Pat.” Her cheery smile and pleasant words of greeting have done a lot to lighten the less bright days. Loads of luck in anything you do, Pat.’’ FRANCES PEABODY Pratt College Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Vigilance Director 4; Spanish Club 4; French Club 3, 4; History Club 1; Science Club 1; Band 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Freshman Play; Volley ball 1, 3, 4; Dickens' Play 1; Legenda Biography Staff 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4. ' Fran” has one of the cheeriest personalities of which our senior class can boast. Her enthusiasm for the finer things of life knows no bounds. She loves to dance to swing music but loves to study opera. It is said All roads lead to Rome!” but Frannie’s leads to Hartford. RUTH PECK Peckie General Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Science Club 1 ; Cotillion 1, 2. Husky-voiced Peckie” wears an attractive smile as well as attractive clothes. She is popular and seldom seen on the campus alone. JOSEPHINE PEKALSKY Jo Commercial German Club 1, 2, 3; Christmas Play 4. Jo” comes to us from way out in Chesterfield and ’tis said They satisfy. She is satisfied with life here at school and we re glad she’s one of our classmates. All ’round, we conclude the statement is true. AVIS PERKINS Perk General Basketball 2, 3; Soccer 3, 4 ; Drama Club 4; Legenda Associate Business Manager 4; Christmas Play 4. ”Ah! Wilderness” Perk emerges from the ’ sticks” to steal honors for natural acting in the memorable Christmas play. Her charm lies in her sweetness, which has won her the name of the sweetest senior” in the class. This is an asset in winning friends and influencing people. Stay as sweet as you are, Perk. LEGENDA 1939 Page Forty-three Page Forty-four MARY PESCATELLA Terry General Baseball 2; Class Treasurer 4; History Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club I, 2; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3 ; Descant Staff 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Christmas Committee 4; Galleon Staff 2. Mary is what you might call the petite type, but remember, good things come in small packages. Her cheery smile, grand sense of humor, and winning personality have won her a group of friends that's as big as she is little. ELVIRA PEZZOLESI Vera Commercial French Club 2; History Club 2; Drama Club 2; Departmental Honors 2. ■’Vera's” efficient manner has made her invaluable to our business department. With her kindly courtesy in addition to the former, she ought to go places. JANE PFANNENSTIEL Jane General Drama Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4 ; Advertising Staff Legenda 4. Quiet! Jane, you’re making an awful lot of unnecessary noise. Aren’t you ever still? All kidding aside, Jane is quite the opposite, but she commands attention by her lovely clothes and manners, which are faultless. During her four years she has won the respect and admiration of her fellow students. JOSEPHINE PLONA Jo Commercial French Club 2. Jo” is one of the girls who sits in the front row in the auditorium and lends her generous bit in making our chapel exercises better. Lustily she sings the hymns, and intently listens to the scripture read. Jo also has a sense of humor which enjoys a practical joke, even if played on herself. We like ' Jo” and her cheery disposition. JEAN PORTER Peppy General Debating Club 4; French Club 4 ; Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Christmas Play 4. 'Peppy” certainly is a good name for Jean for she’s on the go every minute. She can scarcely sit still even in chapel. Jean portrayed very well an apple vender in our senior Christmas Program this year, and from what we hear her apples were the real thing. Why didn’t you tell us that sooner? Jean wears the true colors of a rainbow girl. LEGENDA 1939 ANITA RAGONESE Nifa Gfnfral Soccer 4; Basketball 2, 3 ; French Club 2. 3 ; History Club 1, 2, 4 ; Christmas Play 4. Sweet and demure. What else can we say except that ”Nita” is very talkative and friendly as the days grow longer. She was another member of the cast who acted so nobly in the senior Christmas Program. Lots of luck, Nita.” EUNICE RANKFELL Droopy College French Club 2, 3; History Club 2; Drama Club 4; Descant Reporter 4 ; Senior Program 4. Droopy” can always be found in a classroom languishing over her school books, placidly listening to a teacher energetically expounding the theory of Einstein. Droopy’s ears perk up, however, when she hears Tommy Dorsey’s trombone. Truck on down, Droopy.” ANNE RAY Anne College History Club 1, 4; Science Club 1 ; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; German Club 3, 4; Descant Staff 3, 4 ; Dickens' Program 1. Anne has pretty blond hair but her eyes arc an exception to the general rule of blond hair and blue eyes. They are brown and very pretty. Not satisfied to be different in only one way, Anne has an unusually deep voice which is a delight to all who hear it. Her voice enabled her to play a masculine role in The Reunion,” from which we all got a good laugh. ETHEL REYNOLDS Sooky General Drama Club 4; History Club 4. Although we have known Sooky” only this year, her tall, dark, gracious person and her high standing in her studies have left their impressions on us. She is cooperative and always willing to help whenever she is able. BARBARA RICE Red College Basketball 2, 4; Tennis 2, 3; Science Club 1; Drama Club 3; History Club 1; Honors 1, 3; Dickens’ Program 1; Glee Club Banquet Committee 3 ; Legcnda Circulation Staff 4; Descant Staff 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Field Day Official 2, 3, 4 ; Christmas Program 1, 2, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. Barbara is redhead yonder with her smooth hair done in a neat page boy.” Underneath her reserved manner, we have found her a warm, loyal companion, and a girl whom we are proud to call—a friend. LEGENDA 1939 Page Forty-jive L1LYBELL RISI.EY Lily Commercial History Club 1; Science Club 1. Silence is golden must be Lily’s motto for she certainly lives according to it, for now as a senior she is hardly more noisy than as a toddler in her first year at W.M.I. All fun aside, “Lily is like the bell” at two o’clock—always welcome. LILLIAN SACKEDIS Uf Commercial History Club 1; Science Club 1; Drama Club 1 ; Honor Pin 2, Departmental Honors 3. Lil” can concoct an ice cream soda as luscious as—well they're really good. Or, if you prefer a lemon coke, Lil’s” right there. As well as working in the local drug store, she stands high in her studies here at school. With her business personality and warm smile, the sky is the limit. AGATHA SANTANIELLO Aggie College Basketball 1, 2; Spanish Club 3; Secretary Spanish Club 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 4; History Club 1, 4. Aggie is small in stature but mighty in appetite. Where she tucks it, we don’t know, but it still remains a fact that the lunch room is Aggie’s” favorite haunt. Her jolly good-nature is spontaneous and we here at school find her pleasant company. AMELIA SANTORA Sandy General Baseball 3, 4; Volley ball 3; Spanish Club 2. Amelia is tall and has lovely dark-brown hair. She does her school work well and then departs for places unknown. We would have liked to know you better, quiet Amelia. MARGUERITE SARGENT Mag Commercial History 1; Legenda Advertising Staff ; Chairman of Commencement Program 4. Mag is a dark-haired young miss who has shared with us four years’ wealth of study and play at W.M.I. We have enjoyed knowing her in her serious moods, as well as her joyous ones, and we know she ll continue to be the same pleasant companion after she leaves our Alma Mater. LEGENDA Page Forty-six 1939 SPLENDORA SARGENT Splen Commercial French Club 1, 2; History Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Drama Club 1, 2; Chairman Baccalaureate 4. This world belongs to the energetic”—if so, Splen will have a large share of it. Her energy, willingness, and thoroughness have enlivened many a classroom. With her flashing smile and winning personality, she is bound to succeed. JEANNE SAVAGE Jean General There is no index of character so sure as the voice. This is true of Jean, whose soft, sweet voice has already been heard by many over our local radio station. We wish Jean success in the bright musical career ahead of her. MARIA SEROS Mary General History 1, 4 ; Science Club 1 ; Latin Club 2; Honor Pin 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary and Treasurer of A.A. 4. Maria isn't a mechanical beauty for she doesn't have to sleep on uncomfortable tinware to make her hair curly and attractive. Her shining black hair makes a naturally lovely coiffure which is the envy of the other seniors. She shows her hair to the best advantage when she reads her A.A. reports from the stage. Her appearance adds credit to W.M.I. ANN SHEFLOTT Ann Commercial French Club 2 ; History Club 2 ; Drama Club 1,2; Departmental Honors 3. Ann is a worthy colleague of our class of '39. She is equally as sorry to leave our Alma Mater as the rest of her classmates. All good things must come to an end. RUTH SHIFREEN Rut hie College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; French Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 1; Science Club 1 ; Debating Club 4; Cotillion 3; Junior Tea 3; Junior Play 3. Why! Daddy! No, it's not Baby Snooks, but Ruth. It was an easy mistake because her impersonations of Baby Snooks and Charlie McCarthy are very clever and realistic. It’s too bad her partner graduated because we miss those amusing skits. LEGENDA 1939 Page Party-seven LUCRETIA SILVIA Cre Commercial French Club 2; Science Club 1; History Club 1, 2; Drama Club I, 4; Senior Play 4. Cre is an added attraction of the class of 39. She has made many friends here at school which number undoubtedly will grow with the years. ELIZABETH SIMONS Betty College Committee for Commencement Dance 4. Betty's merry laughter and clever remarks have always delighted her classmates. Although Betty and Ruthie are sisters, they have decidedly contrasting personalities. On one hand, Ruthie is quiet and retiring, while on the other Betty is well—less quiet. We hope in the future years they will continue to show the fine spirit which they have shown at W.M.I. RUTH SIMONS Ruthie College Although Ruthie is very quiet, we are always pleasantly aware of her presence. We admire her composure because— Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding. BERNICE SIMPSON Bernice Commercial French Club 3, 4 ; Chairman Christmas Dance; Band 1; Editor-in-Chief of Descant ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Tea 3; Ring Committee 3; Class Program 1, 4. We've noticed a decided improvement in the Descant this year. You can’t fool us! We know why. Bernice is Editor-in-Chief. She is a familiar and attractive figure at all our school functions, and we like her pleasant and efficient manner. We think she’s nice to have around. ROSE SINAGRA Rose General Throughout our four years here at school, those of us who are fortunate enough to know Rose at all remember her as a conscientious and friendly girl. Although she has not taken part in many activities we appreciate having had her with us, and haven't we all admired her luxurious, wavy, black hair? Page Party-eight LEGENDA 1939 CONSTANCE SLAPPY Connie College Soccer 4; Basketball 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; History Club 1; Science Club 1; Orchestra 1, 2. Whenever there is a good oratorio or some other fine music being heard in New London, ‘Connie” is usually among the interested audience. At school she's dependable, studious and very serious in her work. We admire and respect “Connie,” who has the fine spirit of her Alma Mater. HELEN SMITH Smitty General Basketball 2. Smitty” appears to be very quiet, but her twinkling eyes tell us that beneath this quietness, there is mischief. Smitty” controls her mischievous nature very well, showing it only to the best advantage. ELIZABETH SNOW Betty General French Club 3; Christmas Program 4. Betty” has high ambition to become a kindergarten teacher. Her gentle nature, love of children, and sense of humor will make her as well liked by her young charges as she is by us. JUNE SPAULDING Cheerio College Christmas Play 4; History Club 4; Thanksgiving Dance 4; Descant Reporter 4; Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4; Grounds Committee 4; Vigilance Committee 4; Junior Tea 4; Commencement Dance Committee 4; Baseball 4; Soccer 4; Volley ball 4. ‘ A little nonsense now' and then Is relished by the best of men.” June adds zip to many a gathering and whenever she is absent w'e all have a hard time deciding which we miss more, June or her noise. June has made quite a name for herself as cheer leader, and sets a fine example of school spirit. ANTONIA SPINNATO Toni College Freshman Class President; Sophomore Class President; Chief Justice of Honor Court 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. Antonia’s vivid imagination comes into full play in her fanciful Latin translations, much to the delight of the other members of Mrs. MacAdams’ last period class. Truly she has been chosen the most popular girl in the class. Little wonder for she is friendly and interested in everyone, and has a delightful vein of wit. LEGENDA 1939 Page Forty-nine ELEANOR SULLIVAN El General Science Club 1 ; History Club 1; French Club 2, 4; Drama Club 3; Biology Club 2 ; Legenda Sports Editor 4; Honor Roll 1; Departmental Honors 3. Trim, neat, and smiling, Eleanor with her unique coiffure, has helped to make our four years here more pleasant. We all admire her cheerful outlook on life and we marvel at her fine record in spite of her health. The old adage still holds true, You can't keep a good man down. EVELYN TRAHF.Y Evy College Junior Prom Chairman 3; Legenda Staff 4; Christmas Play 4. Milton only said, Come and trip it as you go, on the light fantastic toe, but Evy has put it into practice. Her dancing has won her the title of the best dancer in our class. It is easy to understand why she is popular with boys and girls alike. Wit, cheerfulness, and fun-loving, describe her. VICTORIA TYRSECK Vickie Commercial Junior Prom Committee 3; Christmas Program 4. Pleasantness and generosity are two of Vickie s assets. With her quiet charm and happy smile she will never be without friends. ALISON UTLEY Alla College History Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Christmas Play 3, 4. Allison’s straight figure hardly suggests a bent, crooked old man, but this is the role she portrayed in our senior Christmas Play and has left in our minds an impression of fine acting. We hope this is the beginning of a successful future, Alla.” VIRGINIA VICKERY Ginny Commercial Science Club 1; History Club 1; Biology Club 2; French Club 2, 3; Christmas Program 4; Freshman Program 1. Not only is Ginny a member of the Oswegatchie Fife and Drum Corps, but also a singer and dancer. She does her share to prove, All musical people are happy.” Page Fifty LEGENDA 1939 ARLENE WAKEFIELD Wake General Junior Prom Committee 3; Christmas Program 4. Wake” with her entrancing long lashes and dignified manner is an asset to any crowd, but besides being well-poised Wake is a good-natured and likeable young lady and a certain young man thinks so too. JAYNE WASH A BAUGH jane College History Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Play 4. Good sportsmanship and ability to converse easily make Jayne a welcome member in any group. Musical talent and wit add to her charms. With such a vivid personality Jayne will undoubtedly succeed in whatever she undertakes. BEATRICE WATT Beatrice General Science Club 1; History Club 1; Christmas Program 4. Beatrice is tall and blonde and a bit quiet, but this is pleasantly becoming to the fairer sex whose reputation is one decidedly different from Beatrice’s example. Beatrice has many friends here at W.M.I. who speak for her fine character. EVELYN WAY Ep Commercial French Club 4 ; Legenda Advertising Staff 4. Ev’s polite manner is the pride of her classmates. She is quiet, studious, pleasant and friendly. Her happy, cheerful smile is ready for us all. We like Ev and are happy to have been her classmates. RITA WEST Rita General Baseball 1, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; History Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1; French Club 4 ; Descant Staff 3; Chairman Senior Picnic. Rita is an athlete of the first order, for good sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and prowess are all hers. We admire Rita, who has set an example of how to mix studies and sports and yet make a good record. LEGENDA 1939 Page Fifty-one FRANCES WHITEHURST Wbitie College German Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Biology Prize 2; Legenda Circulation Staff 4. When Whitie” wanders around school with her glasses on don't let that studious appearance deceive you, and when she takes off her glasses—well, just look at her picture. Her humor is genuinely funny and we all find her a swell friend. BEATRICE WIENER Bea Commercial Drama Club 1, 2, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; History Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1 ; Debating Club 4. Although she has soft brown eyes and an innocent air, don't be fooled; there's no halo around Bea's head. She can laugh and cut up with the best of 'em. She has a lovely low voice perfect for the torch songs which she's always humming and we enjoy hearing. LOUISE WILLIAMS Weezie Commercial Drama Club 4; Junior Tea 3; Departmental Honors; Junior Prom 3. She's a winsome wee thing, she's a dainty wee thing, she's a bonnie wee thing. Whenever you see sweetness bubbling over from a little dark-eyed miss, you can be sure it is Weezie. We are certain she will make someone a good secretary, for her diction and English grammar are worthy of praise. ALYCE WUNDRACK Time General German Club 4; Junior Citizens' Council Chairman 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Christmas Program 4. Tinie is a newcomer among us. We admire her dry humor, grace and composure, and regret that we had no opportunity to become her friends in earlier years. We can truthfully say that Ansonia High’s loss is W.M.I.'s gain. MARY McKOWN Mary Commercial History Club 4; French Club 3; Basketball 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. Mary is a vivacious girl with a small trim figure. She wears lovely clothes and has a tooth powder ad smile. She loves green ice cream and plaid skirts, but is allergic to purple cows, but then, so are wfe. Page Pi fly-two LEGENDA 1939 POETRY FOR SENIORS From Tintern Abbey” by W ordsworlh . . . . and, in after years, When these wild ecstasies shall be matured Into a sober pleasure; when thy mind Shall be a mansion for all lovely forms, Thy memory be as a dwelling place For all sweet sounds and harmonies; oh! then, If solitude, or fear, or pain, or grief, Should be thy portion, with what healing thoughts Of tender joy wilt thou remember me, And these my exhortations!” LEGENDA 1939 Page Fifty-three BETTER YET CLUB SONG You never will see In this land of the free Such a school as our W.M.I. Better yet ev'ry day In our study and play! For we’d raise our fair banner on high. Refrain: Come! cheers and a song As we rally to W.M.I. We will not forget We must be better yet If we’d raise our fair standard on high. O, where will you find Body, spirit and mind Harmonized as at W.M.I.? Self-expression! Oh, yes, And a self to express Is our aim, be it ever so high. Page Fifty-four LEGENDA 1939 THE BETTER YET CLUB President—Helen Lundwall Vice-President—Miss Elizabeth Speirs Secretary—Ruth Garland Treasurer—Eleanor Barry The Better Yet Club is the student government organization of W.M.I. The Club aims to promote good citizenship by the actual participation of students in the governing of the school. The Better Yet Club also includes a Cabinet and an Honor Court. The Cabinet discusses problems for the betterment of the school and makes suggestions in regard to them. These suggestions are in turn presented to the student body for approval. Besides the main execution of the Better Yet Club, the Cabinet includes the following officers: The President of the Athletic Association, the Chief Justice of the Honor Court, the four Class Presidents, a Vigilance Director, a Cafeteria Director, and a Grounds Director. The principal is adviser to the group. The Honor Court is the judiciary department of the Club, meting out for a student's offense. The Court has a Chief Justice and a representative from each class, who acts as an associate judge. Throughout the year the Better Yet Club sponsors assembly programs which are of educational value. It is our sincere hope that the Better Yet Club will continue to flourish, and that each year will find W.M.I. even Better Yet. LEGENDA 1939 Page Fifty-five History of the Class of 1939 The Class of 1939 has not swerved from the ideals that were fresh in their hearts as freshmen. We have given, taken, shared and striven to be true to W.M.I. It is hardly necessary to say that we have had our hours of merriment and life at W.M.I. has been pleasant. But let us trace our history. A masterly effort in our Freshman year produced the excellent presentation of a Charles Dickens play. After we had been entertained at a tea by the Juniors, we entered into the school life with energetic endeavors. Our class officers were A. Spin-nato, A. Constantine, H. Lundwall, and J. Irlandi. Our Sophomore year brought with it athletic honors. We received the Athletic Banner for work in basketball. Our class officers for this year were A. Spinnato, M. Bove, D. Page, and E. Barry. The Prom held the spotlight in our Junior year. For our leaders we chose J. Irlandi, D. Page, B. O'Connell, and M. Bove. Now, with our bountiful store of knowledge gained within the walls of W.M.I., we are ready to make new contacts and face the problems which the future will bring. We say farewell with doleful hearts but with many memories as a monument to our stay at W.M.I. Page Fifty-six LEGF.NDA 1939 UNDERCLASSMEN Class of 1940 The members of the Class of 1940 have spent three happy years at W.M.I. The memory of their activities will never be forgotten. But before going on, let us go back to the time when the Juniors first set foot on the campus of W.M.I. As are most Freshmen, we were all a little fearful of everything new about us, but at the same time, very proud of being a part of W.M.I. As class officers we chose for President, Dorothy Clayton; Vice-President, Patricia Gaffney; Secretary, Naomi Kaplan; and Treasurer, Ethel Drury. After attending the tea with our Junior sisters we became a little less timid, until, finally, arriving at our sophomore year, during which time we presented the best play of the year, we became implicitly confident. Our officers for this year were Jean Murray, Eunice Thompson, Florence Cook and Barbara Darrow as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. Now we are Juniors and have entertained the Freshmen at our Junior Tea. A play called On the Shelf was given by the Junior Drama Club and was well received by the student body and faculty. Our officers are President, Jane Beebe; Vice-President, Eunice Thompson; Secretary, Mary Apanasch; and Treasurer, Georgia Millaris. The Junior Prom was the outstanding event of the year. We are looking forward to our final year at W.M.I. and although we shall regret leaving our Alma Mater, we hope graduation will culminate our high school career. OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1940 President—Jane Beebe Vice-President—Eu nice Thom pson Secretary-—Mary Apanasch (missing from picture) Treasurer—Georgia Millaris Representative to Honor Court—Ruth Neilan Page Fifty-eight LEGENDA 1939 CLASS OF 19 4 0 LEGENDA 1939 Page fifty-nine Class of 1941 The hours of time now have us well established in W.M.I. and knowing that we arc no longer subject to the commands of upperclassmen, we have settled down to earnest study. During our Freshman year, although the newness of high school had somewhat taken the wind out of our sails, we had fairly smooth sailing under the able guidance of Peggy Jones, Nancy Lathrop, Betty Morse, and Helene O'Brien as officers. This year we shall present a play written by one of our promising members of the Class of 1941. Betsey Hegarty is the author. We have held our course in the athletic sea of honor. We have hopes of raising our reputation for sports to a place of distinction. Soon we shall be Juniors. Cherished incidents are already imprinted in our memories which upon leaving our Alma Mater shall grow dearer as we travel life’s journey. President—Frances Sheehan Vice-President—Elizabeth Traggis Secretary—Ann Puuanovitch Treasurer—Gloria Cooke Representative to Honor Court—Harriet Cremins Page Sixty LEGENDA 1939 CLASS OF 19 4 1 GEN DA 1939 Page Sixty-one Glass of 1942 The Freshman Class entered the portals of W.M.I. September, 1938. As class officers they chose Barbara Cranker, President; Eleanor Beitzel, Vice-President; Clare Sullivan, Secretary; and Ruth Slater, Treasurer. While languishing under the criticisms of the upperclassmen, our humble” Freshmen won two field ball games over the Sophomores. With a beginning such as this, it seems likely that the Class of 1942 will make valuable contributions to their Alma Mater. OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1942 President—Barbara Cranker Vice-President—Eleanor Beitzel Secretary—Claire Sullivan Treasurer—Ruth Slater Representative to Honor Court—Janice Monrof. Representative to Better Yet Club—Barbara Thompson Page Sixty-tu o LF.GENDA 1939 Athletic Association President—Dorothy Gundersen Vice-President—Marjorie Crandall Secretary-Tireasurer—Maria Seros Business Manager—Elizabeth Glover Family Adviser—Miss Clara Polinsky The Athletic Association is a school organization to which every student in W.M.I. belongs. The yearly minimum of dues is used to pay for all equipment used in class gymnastics and outside activities, namely, basketball, volley ball, field ball, and baseball. The dues also pay for loving cups, monograms, and numerals, which are awarded throughout the year. On payment of these dues, a girl receives an A.A.” membership card admitting her to all A.A.” activities. Among the activities sponsored by the Athletic Association is the Play Day which is held at intervals during the year, enabling girls to become acquainted with students from surrounding eastern Connecticut high schools. It is the aim of the Athletic Association to sustain an interest in athletics and to promote good sportsmanship among the girls. High merit is given to our Seniors and Juniors, who this year exhibited a most enthusiastic group of girls, worthy of praise. Page Sixty-six LEGENDA 1939 SPORTS HIGH-LIGHTS The complete postponing of the annual tennis tournament, because of the hurricane damage to the courts, proved to be a great disappointment to a number of the girls, especially the runner-up in last year's tournament, Betty Morse ’41. The members of classes '40, ’41, and '42 have the consoling thought that they will have another opportunity to enter a tennis tournament at W.M.I. but the class of '39 was unavoidably deprived of this honor. Although the Seniors were defeated by the Juniors 2 to 0 in an exciting soccer game, the Sophomore-Freshman game was even more exciting and surprising. The Freshmen conquered the Sophomores 6 to 5. The winning team played exceptionally well and show signs of accomplishing great things in the world of sports. Two years ago a Play Day was started by Norwich Free Academy, W.M.I., Robert E. Fitch, Chapman Tech, and Stonington, the first being held at the Norwich Free Academy. Last year we were hostesses but this year Play Day was held at the Robert E. Fitch High School. The purpose of this play day is to enable the twenty girls, from each school who attend, to become better acquainted with students from the surrounding towns as they mingle in games of a non-competitive type. At the Play Day held at the Norwich Free Academy, outdoor games of a non-competitive type were played while in the former Play Days indoor sports were enjoyed. A third Play Day between W.M.I. and Chapman Tech has taken place. Miss Polinsky noticed that so many W.M.I. girls played soft league baseball during the summer months and she decided to teach soft league baseball this year instead of the hard ball. When cries of joy and congratulations rang through Buell Hall on the afternoon of March 10, anyone investigating their source would have traced them to the gymnasium. There the Seniors and the Juniors were closing an exciting basketball season with two thrilling closely matched games between their first and second teams. Aside from a traditional friendly rivalry between these classes they were fighting to see their numerals on the Basketball Banner, an honor which has been awarded the winning class since 1937. Both games ended with tied scores and were finished in overtime periods, the Senior first team and the Junior second team being victorious. This brought the total number of points won during the season to a tie and consequently Page Sixty-eight LEGENDA 1939 both sets of numerals were placed on the banner. Thus the Juniors and Seniors had an equal number of points toward the loving cup awarded on Field Day to the class attaining the highest number of points for the year. Since the discontinuance of varsity basketball in W.M.I. more girls have taken an active interest and the intramural games have created much class spirit. The banner has become a goal which must be worked for and is appreciated by the winners. How proud the Sopohomores were when their 1939 was the first to appear on its blue field. Last year the Class of '38 received the award. This year has been a successful one for the games. Good sportsmanship prevailed on the court and the four teams from each class enjoyed and profited from their experiences in the field of basketball. Numerals were awarded the following girls for their splendid work on the basketball court. Seniors: Dorothy Gundersen, Alma Marcucci, June Monroe, Marian Bliven, Helen Lundwall, Frances Peabody, Jane Creighton, and Rita West. Juniors: Georgia Millaris, Jean Brown, Georgiana Derrick, Frances Ficara, Dorothy Miller, Florette Lake, and Betty Leary. As June Monroe '39 and Georgiana Derrick '40 had already received three sets of numerals, they were awarded a monogram. Joan Dyer '39 was awarded a numeral for showing the greatest improvement and fine sportsmanship, and Barbara Rice '39, a non-active member who was scorekeeper for three years. Elsie Gramberger '38 who was umpire at the games was awarded an A.A. pin. BASKETBALL CARD Game Score Game Score Senior 1st vs. Sophomore 1st . . . 31-14 Senior 2nd vs. Sophomore 2nd . . 32-13 Senior 3rd vs. Sophomore 3rd . 20- 4 Senior 4th vs. Sophomore 4th . 16-25 Junior 1st vs. Freshman 1st . . . 46- 4 Junior 2nd vs. Freshman 2nd . . . 22- 7 Junior 3rd vs. Freshman 3rd . . . 30- 3 Junior 4th vs. Freshman 4th . . . 14-21 Senior 1st vs. Freshman 1st . . . 31- 2 Senior 2nd vs. Freshman 2nd . . . 22-16 Senior 3rd vs. Freshman 3rd . . . 24- 1 Senior 4th vs. Freshman 4th . . . 6-16 Junior 1st vs. Sophomore 1st . 48-18 Junior 2nd vs. Sophomore 2nd . . 40- 7 Junior 3rd vs. Sophomore 3rd . 13-10 Junior 4th vs. Sophomore 4th . 10-18 Sophomore 1st vs. Freshman 1st . 22-13 Sophomore 2nd vs. Freshman 2nd . 10-21 Sophomore 3rd vs. Freshman 3rd . 3- 4 Sophomore 4th vs. Freshman 4th . 13- 4 Senior 3rd vs. Junior 3rd . . . . 24-18 Senior 4th vs. Junior 4th . . . . 16-35 Senior 1st vs. Junior 1st . . . . 22-21 Senior 2nd vs. Junior 2nd . . . . 20-26 Eleanor Sullivan ’39 Barbara Rice '39 LEGENDA 1939 Page Sixty-nine The Descant EJitor-in-Chief—Bernice Simpson Assistant Editor—Eunice Thompson Business Manager—Hazel Clark Circulation Manager—Ruth Nash DEPARTMENT EDITORS News—Ann Curtin Club—Mary Bove .9 w7 Barbara Rice jokes—Beryl Jenks Cartoon—Mary Pescatella Alumnae—Emily Zeppieri Literary—Jean Bitters Feature—Selma Blumenthal Exchange—Carolyn MacDonald FACULTY ADVISERS Dorothy Love Esther Barlow Anne Smethhurst Mary Eusatania The Descant, our school newspaper, is fast approaching its second birthday amid the school spirit which it has created during its life at W.M.I. Its first steps have not been slow and feeble but great strides. As a new member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the paper was rated in the class of second honors. The association rates the papers in six classes, the second being a high honor. Two copies of the book entitled The Student Editor” were purchased for the use of the staff in its work. Many improvements were made on the paper itself, including a new cover. The present staff hopes the Descant will continue its great strides and will continue to play a vital part in the life of W.M.I. students. Page Seventy LEGENDA 1939 W. M. I. Junior Citizen’s Council President—Emily Zeppieri Vice-President—Lucille Mayfield Secretary-—Ann Curtin Treasurer—Jessie Davis Chairman of Program Committee—Alyce Wundrak Faculty Adviser—Miss Katherine Buckley This year the W.M.I. Junior Citizens’ Council established a new precedent at Williams Memorial Institute. A group of ambitious girls got together with Miss Katherine Buckley, faculty adviser, to whom goes much credit for the success and well being of the Council, and organized a debating club for the members of the junior and senior classes. Its purpose has been to develop student opinion and to encourage the discussion of current topics. The club aims to develop finer young women and better citizens who will later be able to take part in the civic life of their community. The purpose and rules of the Council have been embodied in a constitution of the Council officers. Various topics of current interest have been made more clear and interesting through informal discussions, debates and interviews. Some of the topics which have been debated this year are: Unemployment insurance, immigration, foreign policy, propaganda, coeducation, and socialized medicine. Also on the Council's program there have been various entertaining features such as poetry readings and music selections by different members of the club. A successful Valentine Tea Dance was sponsored by the club with an attendance of over two hundred. The outlook of our Council is very promising, and we do hope it will be successful in its endeavor and will carry on its excellent work in the years to come. LEGENDA 1939 Page Seventy-one Le Cercle Francais SENIOR OFFICERS Presidente—Geraldine Balestrini Vice-Presidente—Hazel Kent Secretaire—Louise Daghlian Tresoriere—Franges Peabody JUNIOR OFFICERS Presidente—Maria Seros Vice-Presidente—Betty Leary Secretaire—Selma Blumenthal Tresoriere—Fay Ford As the lights are dimmed and the curtains part we see announced the film, A Year in France.” The first scene brings to us the celebration by the French of Le Jour de rArmistice. With simple but impressive rites tribute is paid to Le Soldat Inconnu” and pilgrimages are made to Flanders Fields.” As the scene changes we find ourselves on Christmas eve in Provence where peasants in picturesque costumes are singing their traditional carols as they wend their way to the historic old church of Les Baux. Next we join in their recreation a group of students who are playing games and dramatizing the folksongs of their native provinces. We follow these students to their assembly hall where we hear beautiful arias from Faust,” Jocelyn,” and Mignon,” and listen to the stories of these operas and of their composers. As the scene shifts we read with pleasure the announcement of the comedy, L'Anglais Tel Qu’on le Parle,” and of puppet shows which will take place in a gay Guignol theatre. As our Year in France ends we join a band of jubilant girls picnicking in the French countryside. And so, if filmed, would appear this year’s activities of Le Cercle Francais. From these programs, arranged to portray different phases of French civilization, we have acquired a deeper understanding of France and have gained a better command of the French language. This year joint meetings of the two clubs have been held with the Senior and Junior groups alternating in arranging the entertainment. We are glad to have this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of the helpful guidance given by our advisers, Miss Barlow, Miss Daire, Miss Higgins, Miss Mansfield, Miss Nims, Miss Sharaf, and Miss Swift. To them Le Cercle Francais is happy to say, Merci de tout coeur.” Page Seventy-two LEGENDA 1939 Sorores Togatae President—Ruth Glassenbi-rg Vice-President—Jane Creighton Secretary—Leah Meyer The Sisters of the Toga club, which has been in existence for a number of years, seems to improve its program each year. This makes our study of Latin more interesting inasmuch as the customs, literature, and history of the ancient Romans are discussed at the meetings. The second meeting of our club, which was at Christmas time, will always be remembered by those who attended, for it was indeed very impressive. A talk on Saturnalia, or the Roman Christmas, was given, songs were sung, and games were played. The most outstanding feature of this gathering was the manner in which the gifts were distributed, purely in Roman style. On each gift was a Latin inscription, composed by the giver. Later the club accepted an invitation to join with the Bulkeley club to listen to Dean Nye of Connecticut College. She gave us a most interesting talk on Humor of the Greeks and Romans.” We, the Sisters of the Toga, feel sure that our club will continue to be a great success due to the fine cooperation of all the girls and the excellent leadership of Mrs. MacAdams and Miss Kilpatrick. LEGENDA 1939 Page Seventy-three Las Alegres Senoritas President—Barbara Jones, '40 Vice-President- Diana Bartolucci, '39 Secretary—Agkvh Santaniello, '39 Treasurer—Kathryn Fitzsimons, '40 Las Alegres Senoritas look back upon a successful and happy year of club programs which have been entertaining as well as instructive in the observance of Spanish customs. Our monthly tertulias have included songs, games, readings on South American topics of interest, and the presentation of an amusing playlet, A La Luz De La Luna.” In accordance with Spanish tradition we postponed our Christmas celebration until Twelfth Night. At this time the senoritas exchanged gifts and played the always popular Mexican game, the Pinats. The occasion of Washington’s birthday introduced to us the George Washington of South America, Simon Bolivar, and others instrumental in the founding of the new republics. Likewise our armchair travels through Chile, Mexico, and other Spanish speaking countries have given us a keener appreciation of those lands to the south. Our faculty advisers, Miss Page and Miss Nims have given us splendid help in the preparation of these programs. Der Deutsche Verein President—Agnes Saari Vice-President—Marjorie Eagles Secretary—Frances Whitehurst Treasurer—Naomi Kaplan The purpose of Der Deutsche Verein,” composed of members of the upper classes who are studying German, is to create a deeper understanding and interest in the customs, traditions, literature and music of the German people, and to give further opportunity to hear and speak the language. At the meetings, which are held the second Wednesday of each month, interesting programs are presented, which combine literary, musical, and social activities. Folk songs, student songs and well-known classics, as well as piano compositions by the great German masters are included. One of the most enjoyable features of our programs this year was the folk dancing, representing various regions of the country. Our most outstanding program was that of the December meeting, which took the form of a Christmas party. The program of poetry, story, song, centered about the traditional celebration of Christmas in Germany. Around a gaily-decorated tree presents were exchanged and refreshments enjoyed. We wish to express, at this time, our appreciation to Miss Page for her guidance and assistance throughout a successful year. Page Seventy-four LEGENDA 1939 SCIENCE CLUBS The Biology|Club President—Betty Cary Vice-President—Odell Steinberg Secretary—Lucille Lubow Treasurer—Barbara Amandon Program Chairman—Elaine Hamilton The purpose of the Biology Club, which was founded this year, is to promote general interest in Biology—the study of living things. There arc approximately twenty-five members at present. Meetings are held in Palmer Hall once a month. At Thanksgiving time the members sponsored the filling of baskets with food for the poor. At the Christmas meeting the girls made evergreen wreaths and painted cones and twigs to decorate the school library. They also trimmed a Christmas tree with strings of popped corn, cranberries, and filled red cellophane baskets of seeds for the birds. In January the girls planted bulbs, some in earth and others in water, to be placed later in the library. Also at this meeting a terrarium was made. Plans for the spring included hikes for the study of birds and flowers. The final meeting of the year will be in the form of a picnic. Because of the fascinating projects which the Biology Club has so successfully undertaken this year, we feel sure that in the future it will attract more members who have a genuine interest in this hobby. LEGENDA 1939 Page Seventy-Jive The General Science Club OFFICERS President—Ruth Slater Vice-President—Jeanne Morris Secretary—Gertrude Shragowitz Treasurer—Sally Drago The General Science Club is made up of members of the General Science classes who wish to study those phases of science in which they are interested and which are not taken up in class in any great detail. One group made a study of the microscopic appearance of such common materials as different kinds of textiles and papers, simple cell structures such as those found in onion skin and microscopic plants, and crystalline substances. Another group made pinhole cameras with which they took still life pictures and developed their negatives in an improvised dark room. The club made several trips to places of interest in the vicinity. At one time they went to the artificial ice plant on Jefferson Avenue. At another time they visited the Observatory at the College. Here at W.M.I. our own telescope was put into use for observing the moon, nebulae, and star clusters. In the early Spring the Science and History clubs went to New York where they visited the Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Radio City, and the Hayden Planetarium. We wish to express thanks to Miss McGuire for her helpful leadership and we hope to continue in the years to come, the success which has been enjoyed this year. In April the Biology Club was asked to take charge of the planting of trees on W.M.I. campus, to replace those lost by the hurricane. Members of the club secured information in regard to available trees and tried to interest the whole school in the project. On April twenty-fourth the first tree, a sugar maple, was planted by the steps leading to Palmer Hall. Appropriate exercises were held, first in the auditorium, then outdoors by the tree, in the presence of the entire school. Page Seventy-six LEGENDA 1939 The Dr ama Club I lie Drama Club is one of the largest organizations at W.M.I., for its wide range of activities appeals to the various interests of many students. 1 here is, of course, the acting, which this year has not been the only popular phase of the club. We feel that this is definitely a progressive step, since the girls are beginning to realize that the players alone do not make a play. Lively interest and excellent work have been displayed in the matter of scenery, a good example of which was the library shelf scene in the Junior play- Costumes was an important feature in both the Senior and Junior performances, and in each group the committees did good work in securing suitable dress for the characters. Special mention should be made of the Junior Play-Reading Committee who sincerely tried to select something different and at the same time a play of literary merit. We think they did a fine job in choosing Christopher Mor-ley s fantasy On the Shelf'' which the Junior group presented in Buell Hall on December 7. Lighting, properties, make-up, programs, and prompting are not to be overlooked, especially since such fine cooperation was shown by the members participating in these more obscure but most necessary phases of our Drama Club work. All these committees are represented in each of the four class groups of the club, which is so divided in order that as large a number of girls as possible may take part in these Theatre” activities. In contrast to the whimsical play presented by the Junior group, the Seniors gave, in February, a burlesque melodrama, Reunion, or Bearding the Lion,” by J. D. Ross. This hilarious play provided much fun for all connected with its presentation, and many laughs for the appreciative student audience. We are now anticipating the two plays to be given in April and May by the Freshman and Sophomore groups respectively. Following are the Drama Club chairmen and faculty advisers: Chairman of entire club...........................Ruth Garland Senior Division...............................................Jane Creighton Junior Division...................................Patricia Gaffney Sophomore Division.................................Harriet Cremins Freshman Division.................................Jeanne Morris Advisers.................Miss Catherine Avery, Miss Rose Camassar, Miss Louise Rafferty LEGENDA 1939 Page Seventy-seven Senior History Club OFFICERS President—Eleanor Barry Program Committee—Catherine Mitchell Secretary-Treasurer—Ethel Reynolds faculty Adviser—Mrs. Lei; The Senior History Club was formed so that the members could study social, economic, and political activities more intimately. The activities of the club itself are varied. Field trips were taken to factories in New London to survey the working conditions, to Hartford where visits were made to the Legislature while in session, to the State Prison, the State Supreme Court, and the Children’s Village. A trip was made to the County Court House to observe the proceedings of civil and criminal cases, to the State Farm for Women, to the Hillside Home, to the Mystic Oral School, to the County Orphanage, and to the Norwich State Hospital. Besides the field trips taken, interviews, which broadened our knowledge of the city’s social, economic and political activities were held with the City Health Officers, City Charity Commissioner, the Probation Officer, and the Superintendent of Schools. At the meetings of the club talks were given by people prominent in the city's legal, social and economic life. At this time, we wish to thank Mrs. Lee for her helpful guidance throughout this successful year. Page Seventy-eight LEGENDA 1939 THE CHOIR MUSIC THE W. M. I. BAND Musical Organizations The Musical Organizations are a traditional part of W.M.I. The Orchestra, the Glee Club, and the Band are the three main divisions of this organization which was started eighteen years ago, when Mr. Howard T. Pierce formed the orchestra. This body is composed of students from Bulkeley and W.M.I. which takes a part in assemblies and the annual Bulkeley Potpourri. A few years after the orchestra came into being, the Glee Club was formed. For several years there have been two divisions but now sixty members form one Glee Club. The Choir, part of this Glee Club, has beautified our chapel exercises sitting on the stage in their solemn blue robes. During this year the Glee Club broadcasted for the Rotary Club and at Christmas time it was busy with its traditional Christmas caroling and its broadcasting. The Band began its activities by adding to the spirit of Bulkeley's football games. In December of last year it exchanged concerts with the Woonsocket Band of Rhode Island. Annually the musical organizations take part in the All-New England Music Festival which was held in Boston this year. Also, the music groups take part in the New England Festival at Worcester and the Connecticut State Festival at Greenwich. We are proud of the honor which the musical organizations have contributed to our Alma Mater. Page Eighty LEGENDA 1939 THE BULKELEY - W. M. I. ORCHESTRA THE GLEE CLUB LEGENDA 1939 Page Eighty-one Superlatives Best Looking June Cavanaugh Best Dancer . . Evelyn Trahey Best Athlete Dorothy Gundersen Best Artist . . Marion Bliven Biggest Bluffer Kathleen Higgins Blonde of ’39 Norma Colbv Brunette of ’39 Frances Amanti Best Penmanship Eleanor Barry Best Classmate Helen Mikiska Best Dressed . Mary Moran Best Vocabulary Alice Dimock Best Typist . . Helen Nunes Best Natured Virginia Geer Best Appetite . Agatha Santaniello Best Mixer Mary Patterson Best Posture . . Barbara Rice Class Baby . . Janet Ayres Class Scholar . Alice Dimock Class Pianist . Frances Crooke Class Jitterbug Marion Buckley Class Coquette Elizabeth Simons Class Cutie . . Fern Blocher Class Fusser Jayne Washabaugh Class Imp . Agnes Constantine Did Most for W.M.I. . . Mr. Buell Favorite Pastime . . . Dancing Favorite Song . . . My Reverie Favorite Actor Richard Greene Favorite Actress . Bette Davis First Bride of ’39 . Geraldine Allen Happiest June Spaulding Ideal Country Girl . Frances Peabody Longest Lashes . Arlene Wakefield Loveliest Fingernails . Barbara McGourty Luckiest Janet Bull Mass Gift to W.M.I. Mr. Burtt Most Modern Class of '39 Most Popular . Antonia Spinnato Most Dramatic Ruth Shifreen Most Studious Mary Bove Most Likeable . Mary Moran Most Ambitious . Antonia Spinnato Most School Spirit . . Dorothy Page Most Interested in Bulkeley Emily Kimball Most Interested in Tech Mae Broth well Most Sophisticated . Evelyn Monroe Most Cooperative Toby Mai love Most Womanly Lucille Mayfield Most Collegiate Jane Creighton Most Attractive Smile Marykate Coffey Most Feminine Mary McKown Most Dignified Frances Whitehurst Most Petite . Louise Williams Most Aloof Gloria Blake Most Demure Jean Bitters Most Wit . Lorraine Hartnett Most Admired Helen Lundwall Most Original . Helen Dislo Most Domestic Lily Mae Heath Most Serious . Mary Hullivan Most Nautically Minded . Jacqueline Andrews Most Brilliant Future . Ruth Glassenberg Most Daring Catherine Mitchell Most Personality Alice Gctchell Most Innocent . Barbara MacAdams Most Imagination Catherine Mitchell Most Difficult Subject . . . Latin Most Popular Subject . . . French Nicest Voice . Jean Savage Nicest Figure . . Ellen O’Byrne Neatest Senior Louise Daghlian Nicest Teeth Marykate Coffey Nicest Disposition Frances Bruce Nicest Complexion . Mary Catton Outdoor Girl . Gladys Davis Prettiest Eyes Frances Amanti Prettiest Dimples Florence Lazerow Prettiest Lips . Lillian Jackson Pleasantest Year . . . Senior Quietest .... Jane Pfannenstiel Redhead of '39 Hannah Ebersole Sweetest Senior . . Avis Perkins Tallest Christine Miller W.M.I.’s Greatest Need Student Telephone W.M.I. Did Most For . Class of ’39 Page Etghty-two LEGENDA 1939 Class Prophecy As our girls receive their diplomas, which arc- passes through the door into a world which is filled with opportunities, disappointments, happiness and heartbreaks, we wish from the bottom of our hearts that each and every one will find her share of success and happiness, in whatever career she chooses. Young people are not easily discouraged though; they are eager and full of hopes and dreams. Let’s hope their dreams materialize. In the meantime let us tuck our school-day memories safely away, keep our chins up, and face that future with a smile. We know that this could pertain to all graduates in general, but this time we have in mind the graduates of the Class of '39 exclusively. Now come with me to a banquet which I have to cover” at a hotel. The banquet is being held in honor of the reunion of the Class of ’39. It is a Saturday evening in May, 1948, nine years after our graduation. Dinner is over, and some of the ladies have remained at the table talking, while others have gone off into small groups, walked along the terrace or into the ballroom. A very pleasant sight indeed, in their beautiful dinner gowns, sweet spring air coming in through the half-opened windows, and the faint sound of music from the ballroom. Let’s mingle with our former classmates and see if we can hear or see anything that might interest us ... . oops1 You might know, never looking where I'm going as usual, I tripped over the edge of the carpet and nearly fell into the arms of Alice Dimock, the human dictionary in her day, who had been carrying on a serious conversation with Antonia Spinnato and Mary Bove. They made a striking picture of three smart girls grown up. I pardoned my clumsiness, jotted down the names, tried to regain my dignity and hurried on. My co-worker, Lucille Mayfield, was talking with a group of girls who looked strangely familiar. They were none other than the Duchess” Jeannette Logioco, Martha Lewis, Bertha McLaughlin, and Helen Nunes, the latter just having mentioned that she intended to enter the Young Women’s finals for the champion typist of New England. Amelia Santora was also in the group. Again, never looking where I was g ing, I was nearly knocked over by a gay laughing crowd of young ladies, hurrying on their way into the ballroom. Janet Bull and Charlotte Brand said Hello,” but the others, Lillian Jackson, Evelyn Trahey, and Mary Piscatella, were too busy talking about the new dance craze, the Moonlight Walk,” to even notice me. I might mention here, that conservative dancing is popular right now and the jitter-bugging” that we did when we were young is just something they talk about. I was rather thirsty, so having spotted a punch bowl on a side table, I made a dash for it and as I was approaching, I heard a sweet girl’s voice saying, But Jerry, you should see the twins. Oh! they are so sweet.” I turned and saw the best looking girl in the Class of ’39 just as lovely as ever, with the rest of the M.W.C. (Married Women’s Club), Lily May Heath, Edyth Droney, Naomi Moon, Edith Kelly, Edith Newcomb, Jackie Andrews, Mary Hullivan, Catherine Enos, Betty Snow, Emily Kimball, Anne Sheflott and Victoria Tryseck. After leaving this inspiring circle, I took a walk along the terrace and found some of our college grads discussing world affairs and pleasantly reminiscing. I was secretly pleased when they asked me to join them. I wanted to get a close-up of those expensively-dressed and self-possessed ladies, who called themselves Mary Moran, Ruth Glassenburg, Frances Whitehurst, Betty Nichols, Jane Creighton, Louise Daghlian, Helen Lundwall, Frances Amanti, Toby Mallove, Florence Lazerow, Josephine Coe, Barbara O’Connell, Sylvia Harshowitz, and Barbara Rice. I.EGENDA 1939 Page Eighty-three After helping them reminisce a little more, and exchanging best wishes, 1 was going back into the banquet room when I heard a group of voices raised in hilarious laughter. Upon turning around, I saw Ki” herself telling such ladies as Ruth Simons, Aggie Constantine, Betty Simons, Helen Gunderson, Beryl Jenks, Alma Marcucci, and Jean Porter, about the time when she had to wear hip-length stockings in the Senior Christmas Play and they didn’t quite reach .... and, well you know the rest. But I am sure that my assignment wouldn't have been complete unless I had caught some of Miss Higgins’ familiar stories” and good humor. Back in the banquet room again Barbara McGourty, a successful private secretary now, spied me and insisted that I sit down and swap fortunes a few minutes. I got up half an hour later, after having spent a very pleasant time with such old pals as Mary McKown, Margaret Burrows, Lois Burr (all in the business field), Charlotte McLean, Agatha San-tinello. Avis Perkins and Janet Dowlin. Oh! I meant to mention that quite a few of the grads” of '39 passed our table, while I was sitting down, some being Eleanor Sullivan, Wanda Armus, Jessie Hall, Aletha Morrill, laughing about something with their friend Doris Coogan. Elnora Decker, Helen Mikiska, Christine Miller, and Mildred Daboll went hurrying by with their wraps on, and someone at the table said they thought they had to leave early because of an important meeting of a Ladies’ Welfare Club somewhere in the city. I am afraid to say I am heading for the ballroom, because every time I’ve tried it so far, some enthusiastic old timer” made me detour, but here goes .... Ah! success at last .... And where is that lovely, lovely voice coming from? Well, this is a surprise— our charming songstress is Rose DeMarco with her all-girls orchestra. I must try to get closer, but it is rather hard walking across the center of a ballroom, where the girls arc-dancing, and a couple of times I got swung—I mean waltzed around a little myself. After I reached the orchestra stand, I remembered having seen Marion Buckley, Marion Bliven, and Alma Marcucci, who since their graduation have taken their place in the world of designing and drawing, along with Arline Wakefield and Anita Ragonese. Marion Aldrich, Josephine Pekalsky, and Tessie Butchka were all dancing and looking quite happy. I guess married life must agree with them. Now to get back to the orchestra, we find June Monroe, Frances Crookc, Constance Slappy, Rita West and others, whom I didn’t recognize, all doing their part in making the orchestra give out its sweet, sophisticated tones. I just saw Diana Bartolucci and Sarah Ferringo go dancing by, with Ellen O’Brync and Anne Occhionero not far behind, trying the new style dip. I just finished congratulating Rostand her girls when Dorothy Page came by and I caught her arm. Before leaving her I learned she has been happily married for the last three years and had a lovely little girl. I must say our class balanced the choice between a profession and matrimony quite equally. For fear that I had missed any of our old classmates, I took a walk over to the table where Alice Getchell, who has proved herself a charming hostess at many a party since her high school days, was checking over the names of those that registered, and the return cards of those who couldn’t make it and their reasons. Here are some of the names I found who had registered but I hadn't seen: Janet Ayres, Martha Baldwin, Betty Hume, Viola Lake, Annie Matzul, Josephine Plona, Anne Ray, Mary Murray, Eunice Rankfell, Mary Machado, Beatrice Mandell, Marguerite Sargent, Lorraine Hartnett (I thought I heard her laughing somewhere, but didn’t see her), Marie Herdon, Louise Williams, the Foss sisters, Gertrude Enright, Hannah Ebersole, and Muriel Anson. Some of the excuses on the returned cards were: Barbara Beebe—it was the opening night of her new opera in New York, but she sent her regrets and best wishes; Eleanor Barry—had to lecture at an out-of-town college on the New Style of Writing.” She sent her best wishes and hoped the affair would be a success. Page Eighty-four LEGENDA 1939 Gloria Blake, Jean Bitters, and Helen Dislow—their cards stated that they were quite busy in their fashionable little novelty and dress shop on Fifth Avenue, and were sorry they couldn’t attend the banquet. The Misses Blocher, Brothwell, and Bruce had identical reasons—unexpected guests dropped in and they couldn't possibly get away, but they forwarded their best wishes. Hazel Clark, Joan Dyer, and Alice Christopherson just went by looking very chic indeed, and not a day over eighteen. Evelyn Monroe’s card was a wire from Miami, saying she had to fly there the early part of last week, to see how her beach house had survived the lastest tidal wave. Remember the hurricane of ’38? I just got a glance at Lilybell Risley, Lillian Sachedis, Virginia Vickery, and Emma Ferguson, crossing the dance floor. Ruth Shifreen, Beatrice Weiner, Ruth Peck, and Dorothy Kaplan, are still on their ten-months tour of Europe. The news just came to me from a young woman whom I hardly recognized, but who has done extensive traveling abroad since her high school days, Miss Allison Utley. Lorraine Beladeau, Esther Blonder, Helen Smith, Lucretia Silvia’s excuses stated that they were ill and could not attend. Virginia Geer and Eleanor Horan—both had private patients and couldn’t leave them. They were sorry they could not attend and hoped the reunion would be a success. Jane Pfannenstiel and Gloria Kaufman were also busy at the hospital and couldn’t get away. The next few cards I picked up were the original invitations with a, Whereabouts Unknown” stamped on them. Some of the names on the cards were: Ethel Reynolds, Jean Savage, Beatrice Gruskin, Rose Sinagra, Vivian Hightower, Gladys Davis, Dorothy Chapin, Alma Frost, Mable Harvey, Laura Hall, Ruth Hewitt, Josephine Culotta, and Beatrice Watt. After thanking Miss Getchell for her kindness, I proceeded to the rest-room, where I knew 1 ought to find at least a dozen young ladies or so. Being in the feminine ranks myself, I know that where there is a powder room and a mirror there are always women— unless the use of make-up has gone out of style, or women have changed considerably. Neither had happened, for as 1 neared the room I could hear the excited murmur of feminine voices and the first ladies I came face to face with were June Spaulding, Mary Paterson, Bernice Simpson, Norma Colby, and Rose Gregg—all shaking each other’s hands and exchanging greetings. It was a happy sight, and in pretense of repairing my own make-up, I lingered until I had seen Mary Catton, who looked as Madonna like” and lovely as ever. Splendora Sargent had a very pretty ring on her engagement finger. Then I met Josephine Irlandi, a happy member of the M.W.C.” for the last two years, and Barbara MacAdams, who still doesn’t say very much, but who was looking as sweet and youthful as she did nine years ago when she was in that history-making Senior Class of ’39- As I was leaving, I saw Louise Auger and Jane Washabaugh, very charmingly attired, near the entrance to the lobby, while Sally Horowitz, Maria Seros, Mary Frances Peabody, and Ruth Cadwell brushed by me on their way into the lounge. Upon seeing that some of the young ladies were beginning to leave, I thought a good place to find some more of the Reunionists” would be where the wraps were checked, and sure enough I just reached there in time to see Mae Darling, Elvira Pezzalisi, Edith Daren, Elizabeth Goode, Helen Diamond, and Elizabeth Hall, helping each other on with their wraps. After getting my own wrap I was a thoroughly delighted young woman for having had the opportunity of seeing my old classmates so well and happy. Once back at the office you can be sure I wrote it up in high style” and tucked away the memories of the best and most interesting assignment I have had so far in my career. LEGENDA 1939 Page Eighty-five Class of 1940 Abbott, Pauline Almond, Elaine Alviani, Teresa Angelopoulos, Bessie Antis, Mildred Apanashk, Mary Archer, Evelyn Austin, Marion Avery, Jeanette Avery, Marjorie Balestrini, Geraldine Bartnysky, Virginia Baumes, Eleanor Bayon, Anna Beebe, Jane Beebe, Janet Beebe, Mary Lou Blackmore, Evelyn Blumenthal, Selma Boska, Anna Boska, Sophie Brachas, Stella Bradshaw. Muriel Brooks, Mary Brown, Jean Buckingham, Sara Burdsall, Nedda Burdick, Mildred Bychich, Frances Bychkowsky, Frances Cahey, Jane Capozza, Diamon Capozza, Rose Carino, Philomena Casey, Sheila Castagna, Josephine Cavanaugh, Mary Cesarini, Vera Champion, Betty Champion, Marie Chapman, Norma Chappell, Barbara Church, Rosemary Clarke, Dorothy Clayton, Dorothy Connelly, Elizabeth Connors, Betty Jane Cook, Florence Corcoran, Ellen Courtney. Veronica Crandall, Marjorie Curtin, Ann Daghlian. Helen Darrow, Barbara E. Darrow, Barbara G. Davis, Jessie Dean, Anna D'Elia, Yolanda Del Monte, Frances Derrick, Georgiana Desrosier. lane Deveau, Lillian DiMaggio. Angelina DiPaulo, Beatrice Donegan, Fay Doyle. Patricia Drabik, Mildred Drury, Ethel Dunmire, Margery Dyer, Marjorie Eagles, Marjorie Eccleston, Emeline Epps, Kathleen Feldman, Hilda Ferrigno. Mary Ficarra, Frances FitzSimons, Kathryn Follows, Lauretta Ford, Fay Fraser, Bernardine French, Adelaide Gaffney, Patricia Galvis, Margaret Gannon, Mary Garland, Ruth Gauthier, Natalie Geer, Mary Ellen Giri. Florence Goldstein. Pearl Grandoni, Marie Gray, Mildred Greenblatt, Blanche Ham, Claire Harris, Mary Healy, Dorothy Hendry, Margaret Hichuk, Anna Higginbotham, Frances Higgins, Evelyn Hudyma, Anna Hunt, Lucille Jaczinski, Laura Jansen, Winifred Jenks, Ethel Jones, Barbara Jordan, Sylvia Kaplan, Naomi Kelly, Mary Kent, Hazel Kirshenbaum. Anita Lake, Florette Lardieri, Filomena Larkin, Althea Lawrence, Madalene Lazuk, Helen Leary, Betty Liljenstein, Geraldine Lubchansky, Ruthe Lyons, Mary Macdonald, Carolyn Macdowall, Adrienne MacKenzie, Margaret MacPherson, Patricia Maille, Jeanette Maloof, Margaret Manavas, Olga Mansfield, Betty Marsters, Jean Matthews, Jane McDonough, Claire McKenna, Helen McNulty, Ann Middleton, Norah Mi Maras, Georgia Miller, Dorothy Miller, Frances Miller, Louise Wundrak, Lucille Mono, Giovina Moore, Jane Morgan, Mary Mostowy, Martha Mugovero, Helene Murray, Jean Murray, Ruth Nash, Ruthe Nauta, Elizabeth Neilan, Ruth Nesbit, Marjorie Norris, Gertrude Olzacki, Sophie O’Neil, Irene O’Neil, Mary Page, Marjorie Pettinari, Flora Phillips, Norma Philopena, Marie Pi I lari, Mary Plikus, Sara Pond, Dorothy Proctor, Barbara Porter, Jean Prince, Mary Quinn, Evelyn Ray, Vivian Reynolds. Carol Rosen, Eileen Rothery, Joyce Ryan, Virginia Saari, Agnes Saunders, Marion Savin. Lois Seipel, Norma Selden, Jane Selleck, Louise Seros, Marika Shallcross, Audrey Shankel, Rosabelle Shcflott, Julia Sherlock, Virginia Siragusa, Rose Sisk, Dorothy Slater, Marion Sleights, Theresa Spinnato, Ann Strosberg, Marjorie Strosberg, Helen Sullivan, Althea Sullivan, Betty Sullivan. Maud Sylvester, Elizabeth Thompson, Eunice Traficonda, Phyllis Turello, Katherine Veal, Virginia Verkade, Mary Vescovi, Dorothy Walter, Mary Ware, Dorothy Weed, Barbara Whitbeck. Jean Whitcomb, Jean Wick son, Carolyn Woodhousc, Margaret Workman, Jessie Young, Lorraine Yulias, Mary Zabarsky, Irma Zeppieri, Emily Zilinski, Sophie Page Eighty-six LEGENDA 1939 Class of 1941 Allen, Antoinette Amadon, Barbara Anson, Lois Apostolos, Tarso Armezzani, Gloria Austin, Helen Ballman, Mary Balsam, Rose Bandroff, Frances Bathgate, Barbara Beckwith, Beverly Beebe, Helen Bellicchi, Dorothy Brachus, Helen Bradshaw, Elizabeth Brady, Ann Branche, Lillian Brody, Judith Broske, Doris Brown, Barbara Buckingham, Julia Bull, Theodate Burke, Marion Calanquin, Catherine Campbell, Margaret Carlin, Elizabeth Carradori, Norma Cary, Betty Case, Elizabeth Catton, Marcia Chalifoux, Catherine Chapin, Edith Chapman, Eleanor Christensen, Joan Cicirelli, Philomena Coghill, Anna 0 le, Edna Coleman, Minnie Colopoulos, Katherine Cook, Gloria Cooper, Dorothy Cormier, Rosemary Cremins, Harriet Culotta, Rose Deane, Elizabeth D Amico, Beatrice Daniels, Zallee Day, Patricia Dennison, Elizabeth DiMaggio, Lena Dimock, Joanna Dipollina, Bonita Dolin, Diane DonBrosky, Doris Dondero, Jean Donovan, Helen Doucette, Rita Downing, Mary Dunbar, Jane Ealahan, Geraldine Eitniear, Thelma Elion, Helen Elion, Marcia Fanjoy, Ruth Fenwick, Beatrice Ferrigno, Joanna Fielder, Marie Foley, Eleanor Frost Catherine Gardner, Mildred Garty, Patricia Gates, Barbara Geer, Ruth Geisman, Miriam Glover, Elizabeth Goldtlnvaite, Celia Good, Helen Gori, Diana Goss, Ethel Grandoni, Inez Haddad, Alice Haear, Georgette Hamilton, Elaine Hartunian, Dorothy Harvey, Yvonne Fitzpatrick, Grace Haynes, Muriel Hegarty, Elizabeth Henrici, Barbara Herndon, Ollie Hillsberg, Rose Hislop, Catherine Horton, Marjorie Howard, Julia Ide, Virginia Itzkowitz, Florence Jones, Peggy Kallio, Gertrude Kane, Frances Karamargin, Sophie Kiely, Judy King, Hazel Kononchik, Mary Lacey, Arline Lake, Alice Lake, Helen Lardieri, Louise Lathrop, Nancy Lee, June Lena, Virginia Lidestri, Frances Lipton, Maxine Lubow, Lucille Lyden, Virginia Mace, Shirley Maiuri, Katherine Manning, Margaret Marder, Muriel Mariani, Mary Meyer, Leah Meyer, Shirley Moore, Eula Morse, Betty Murphy, Cecelia Narducci, Theresa Nelson, Una Noble, Patricia Norris, Margaret Norton, June O'Brien, Helene O’Connor, Emily Packer, Irene Pennella, Mary Perrino, Philomena Perrone, Marianna Perry, Effie Perry, Lillian Petersen, Sonya Petrosky, Sonya Pillari, Fannie Plikus, Vera Poletti, Geraldine Price, Helen Pulianovich, Anne Pulianovich, Stella Quinn, Frances Rambush, Christine Resnikoff, Rebecca Reynolds, Mildred Ribner, Celina Roche, Patricia Rogers, Helen Rogers, Marilyn Rolfe, Kathleen Romagna, Mildred Royal, Rita Ruddy, Mary Ryan, Marjorie Ryan, Ruth Salomon, Bernice Salvagna, Catherine Sarayusa, Claudia Sargent, Grace Segieski, Gladys Senser, Madeline Sevin, Louise Sheehan, Frances Sheldon, Mary Ellen Sheriff, Hilda Sherlock, Betty Sherman, Virginia Silva, Anne Simoncini, Eleanore Simonton, Palmetta Sismore, Swanee Smith, Cynthia Smith, Julia Springs, Vera Stanton, Helen Steinberg, Ida Steinberg, Odell Stone, Barbara Strout, Ruth Sullivan, Frances Sullivan, Virginia Svenberg, Mary Sventosky, Olga Swanson, Virginia Sylvester, Virginia Tomascik, Rose Traggis, Elizabeth Ushkevich, Sophie Veneri, Mary Wainwright, Barbara Warren, Elizabeth Wheeler, Mary Whiting, Thelma Yauilla, Agnes LEGENDA 1939 Page Eighty-seven Class of 1942 Aitncr, Helen Anello, Yolande Annibalini, I:Ida Antoniac, Rita Babcock, Irene Bachese, Viola Barbera, Helen Beebe, Blanche Beit, Florence Bcitzul, Eleanor Bennett, Jean Blattler, Martha Brachus, Evangeline Brax, Laurice Bridgeman, Hinsley Brotnwell, Mabel Bruce, Clara Burdick, Lucille Burgess, Mary Byrne, Charlotte Casimono, Lionarda Castagna, Diana Cavoli, Josephine Cavoli, Rosalie Chandler, Anne Chappell. Eleanor Cheney, Constance Cluett, Marion Colardene, Rose Connor, Barbara Cooke, Nancy Cranker, Barbara Crine, Kathleen Damino, Anna Danz, Nola Darling. Ann David, Emily Davis. Ann Davis, Martha Davis. Marv Davidson, Grace Davidson, Shirley Dempsey, Florence Dennison. Alice Deveau, Tosephine DiPollina, Frances Dobrosky, Nellie Donovan. Marjorie Dorskv. Marcelle Drago, Rosalie Droney, Lillian Farina, Antonette Fernandes. Isabel Floyd. Helen Forsyth, Norma Foss. Kathleen Francis, Marv Francisconi. Mary L. Gadbois. Dorothy Gaffnev. Man' Garofoli. Margaret Garvey. Ruth Gavitt, Eileen Giri, Gladys Glassenberg, Edith Grassi. Adriana Greenfield. Charlotte Gruskin, Helen Hagner, Irene Hall, Edith Hamanak, Edna Hargrove, June Hayes, Betsy Hayes, Burnett Haynes, Marjorie Heath, Virginia Herster, Marjorie Hill, Emma Hill, Mildred Hislop, June Hollrieder, Helen Homola, Olga Hunter, Anna Huntington, Priscilla Jezeski, Margaret Johnson, Anne Kanabis, Aspasia Karamargin, Felia Kashanski, Sophie King, Mary Kumfert. Lillian Kurtz, Miriam Koss, Yetta Kozlin, Beatrice Krause, Ruth Krupowski, Sophie Lambdin, Barbara Lancaster, Louise Liljenstein, Lucie Lloyd, Alice Loughlin. Mary Lunde, Suzanne Lynch, Victoria Lyons, Veronica Maffioli, Anna Maclnnes, Marjorie Maclnnes. Patricia Maher. Eileen Mai leek, Elizabeth Mai love, Janice Manning. Edith Massad, Cecelia Massad, Helen McGowan. Betty McGuire, Virginia McGuirk. Rita Man ice, Mary Mead n is. Jane Menghi, Bertha Mikiska. Sophie Mills, Elizabeth Min son, Nancy Monroe, Janice Morgan. Marion Morris, Jeanne Mostowy, Helen Nasser, Estelle Nassetta, Angeline Nordling. Irene Oliver, Vivian Palmer, Constance Pattervan. Helen Penman. Ruth Plomaritis, Mary Ploszaj. Rosalie Pope. Shirley Portelance, Jeanne Postovoit, Louise Prokop, Martha Pryski, Helen Pupura, Concetta Quintiliani, Lola Regan, Mary Jean Renzoni, Amelia Ribaudo, Anna Ribchinsky, Florence Ricardo, Frances Robbins, Mildred Roche, Marie Rosenberg, Helen Ryan, Mary Santangelo, Virginia Saunders, Mildred Saslow, Rita Schwartz, Shirley Sedlak, Helen Serruto, Connie Sharaf, Valerie Sheehan, Mary Sheriff, Natalie Shragowitz, Gertrude Sherman, Doris Silva, Irene Silva, Jennie Simoncini, Evelyn Si stare, Betty Sizer. Mary Sismore, Marjorie Skinner, Lillian Slater, Ruth Smith, Marion Smith, Jane Snyder, Helena Solecki, Eleanora Solomon, Shirley Speaks, Nancy Spinnato, Josephine Spinnato, Santa Starr, Ruth Strazza, Florence Sullivan, Barbara Sullivan, Claire Tate. Noreen Thomas, Eleanor Thompson. Barbara Tomascik, Mary Tourjee, Clara Toxey, Marjorie Traub, Shi fro Travers, Mildred Tudisca, Christenzia Turello, Jane Underhill, Gene Waterman, Marianna Wheeler, Annie Whitmarsh, Mary Wickson, Gladys Wino. Margaret Witt, Dorothy Wood, June Wood, Theodora Zabrohonski, Jane Zwisler, Jean Zuk, Evelyn Page Eighty-eight LEGENDA 1939 Say It With Song 'One Day When We Were Young” . . . , My First Impression of You”................ Week-end of a Private Secretary” .... We the People ............................. When You’re in the Room”................... Why Doesn’t Somebody Tell Me These Things” Day After Day”............................. Do You Want to Jump, Children”............. Have a Little Sympathy”.................... I Have Eyes ............................... I Wish I Knew”............................. Lovelight in the Starlight”................ Music, Maestro, Please”.................... Monday Morning”............................ Merrily We Live”........................... It is a Lonely Trail”...................... My Heart is Taking Lessons”................ On Parade”................................. It’s the Doctor’s Orders”.................. Let It Rain, Let It Pour”.................. So Help Me”................................ Say It with Music ......................... You Leave Me Breathless”................... The Night is Filled with Music”............ You’re a Sweet Little Headache”............ There’s a Far Away Look in Your Eyes” . . . As Long As We’re Together”...............E. At Your Beck and Call”..................... By Candle Light”........................... Change Partners”........................... Having Myself a Time”...................... Hands Across the Table”.................... Deep in a Dream”........................... Don’t Be That Way”......................... Don’t Let that Moon Get Away”.............. Everybody’s Laughing”...................... Don’t Wake Up My Heart”.................... I’ll Dream Tonight”........................ I’m Just a Jitterbug”...................... A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody”............ A Heart Full of Music”..................... What Have You Got that Gets Me” . . . . I Am Still Yours”.......................... There’s No Place to Go But Up”............. Where in the World”........................ Get Out of Town”........................... I Knew You When ........................... Forget If You Can”......................... Thanks for Everything”..................... All Ashore”................................ How Can I Thank You”....................... Why Can't This Night Go On Forever? . . . .............................Freshmen ...............................W.M.I. .........................Mrs. Hewitt .................W.M.I. Students ...........................Teachers .................Unexpected Tests ...............................School . . . . Miss Pol insky’s Gym Class ...............At Report Card Time .........................Exam Time ......................During a Test . . . . Freshmen Astronomy Club .........................Mr. Pierce ..........................Woe Is Me . . . . Marion,” Bliv,” Mitch” ..............To Principal’s Office . . . Glee Club . . . . J. Andrews and E. Droney ............................No Gym ..........................No School ................................Adam .................A W.M.I. Concert .................Basketball Game .................Our Junior Prom ...........................Seniors .........................A. Dimock Trahey, A. Wakefield, and M. Piscatello ........................L. Mayfield . . . Home Work After Hurricane . . . . At Lunch Hour Dancing .........................At Rudd’s ....................The Cafeteria Staff ...............At a Dry Assembly ......................J. Washabaugh ............................C. Brand ...............At Mr. Burtt’s Stories ............................ Mitch” ......................Friday Night .........................M. Aldrich ....................J. Cavanaugh .......................R. DeMarco .......................Bookkeeping .........................Until June .................After Graduation .................Is a Job for Me .......................Class of ’39 . . Class of ’39 to Each Other in ’49 .......................Class of ’39 .................Our Last Words ................Junior League Girls .......................Our Faculty Night of Commencement Dance L E G E N D A 1939 Page Eighty-nine Staff Choice Page Ninety Most Tardy..............Barbara O’Connell Class Socrates...............Gloria Blake Best Athlete.................Gloria Kaufman Best Typist..................Mary Murray Class Comedienne . . . Barbara McGourty Class Chatterbox .... Jane Pfannenstiel Class Flirt.....................Alice Dimock Most Demure..................... Kai” Higgins Tallest.................Agatha Santaniello Biggest Feet.................Gloria Blake Most Dignified...........................June Spaulding Most Graceful .... Lorraine Hartnett Smallest Appetite .... Louise Daghlian Most Bashful.................Betty Simons Most Feminine .... Frances Whitehurst LEGENDA 1939 Class Will L. Heath bequeaths her domestic inclinations to H. McKenna. A. Getchell wills half of her pleasing personality to Barbara Thompson. L. Hartnett wills her giggle to Althea Larken. B. Rice wills her good posture to Marty” Crandall. The Senior Class leave their best wishes to the Seniors of 194b. R. DeMarco wills her charming singing voice to Zallee Daniels. N. Moon wills her novelty pocketbooks to J. Whitbeck. J. Andrews wills her baton to Baby Price. A. Perkins bequeaths her dramatic ability to R. Garland. M. Aldrich wills her saddle shoes to J. Brown. E. Barry, B. McGourty, R. Glassenburg, and M. Moran will their report cards in A” to B. Jones, P. Gaffney, H. King, S. Meyer. H. Clark wills her efficiency in business subjects to K. Fitzsimons. C. Miller leaves her seat in chapel to S. Casey. A. Marcucci leaves her slicker” to Helen McKenna. B. Jenks wills her cute and colorful swing skirts to Betty Leary. S. Sargent bequeaths her angora sweaters to Pete” Miller. A. Wakefield wills her fastidious nature to E. Zeppieri. A. Spinnato wills her well-earned popularity to Barbara Jones. M. Buckley wills her dancing feet to Frances Delmonte. M. Bliven bequeaths her athletic ability to B. Morse. M. Bove leaves her desire to study to S. Meyer. D. Page parts with her school spirit to Margaret Hendry. J. Creighton wills her collegiate antics to Barbara Brown. J. Bull gives her luck to Peggy Jones. C. Mitchell wills her abundance of imagination to V. Ryan. K. Higgins leaves her repertoire of excuses to Jean Whitbeck. G. Blake leaves her knitting needles to Pat” Gaffney. A. Dimock leaves her vocabulary to Connie Cheney. L. Mayfield leaves her column in the Day to B. Stone. L. Daghlian leaves her wardrobe of lovely clothes to Eleanor Beitzel. H. Lundwall leaves her batting average to A. Curtin. LEGENDA 1939 Page Ninety-one WANTED: New men for Seniors by Commencement (out of town talent preferred). Mufflers for B. Simons and J. Washabaugh. New Geometry books with proofs, find the theory. WPA pay checks for planting trees. Vitamin lollypops (s'true!) for the Freshmen. Sophomores who are wise” fools. Ladders to the Juniors' balcony. Fewer explosions in the chemistry lab; more in the classroom. Private telephone lines in study hall. Digestible vocabularies in all language books. More starch” for poetry and book reports. Patents for Mr. Burtt’s ideas. Private waste paper basket for Kies” chewing gum. Stilts for C. Miller, B. Nichols, A. Wundrack, E. Decker, and D. Gun-dersen. Food at Senior Luncheons. Easels and canvas for our paint” experts. A refill for B. Rice’s datebook. Age powder for Bulkeley boys. Free gas pump for girls who drive cars to school. Towels and soap for the shower room. Sand-boxes, small pails and shovels for Bulkeley boys. More Charlie Rupperts at Bulkeley. More costume” for Baby” Price. Bells on teachers to announce their approach. Thanks for Mr. Pasquale. Information, please! Abolition of new honor system—alternate rows—two seats apart. No script for stage announcements. Tide poles for the wave of hungry food seekers in the cafeteria. Escalators for classes above the first floors. A new cell number for A. Getchell. A lounging-room for W.M.I.’s budding romances on rainy days. Page Ninety-two LEGENDA 1939 Commencement Committees PICNIC Rita West, Chairman Fern Blocher Jeanette Logioco Evelyn Trahey BANQUET Jacqueline Andrews, Chairman Jane Creighton Frances Peabody Lillian Jackson Barbara MacAdams BACCALAUREATE Splendora Sargent, Chairman Josephine Coe Louise Williams Ann Sheflott COMMENCEMENT Marguerite Sargent, Chairman Ruth Simons Lillian Sachedis Helen Smith Naomi Moon DANCE Agnes Constantine, Chairman Betty Simons June Spaulding Beryl Jenks Barbara O’Connell Dorothy Page legenda 1939 Page Ninety-three 6£6l VCINH031 II I9IIIIIIII9IIIIIIIIIIIIIII9II9999999999999I99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999199999999999 IMIII9IIIIIIIII III! Illlllll Ifllllll llllllllll llllll ciNaraa v UJOJJ • 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999919 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999994 Compliments of CENTRALE | SPECIALTY SHOP Ladies’ Sweaters Shower and Bridge Gifts 1 445 Ocean Ave. Tel. 6370 Mrs. David Clark Gilbert Furniture Company A In GENUNG'S 2nd and 3rd Floors DO YOU KNOW ? That the new R. C. A. Victor Radio and Phonograph recently installed at W. M. I. was purchased from the Modern Electric Company, 153 Bank Street, opposite the Custom House? May we take this opportunity to thank ihe committee for the many courtesies extended. (Glie 3Come of Quality and Sourld MODERN ELECTRIC COMPANY Actual cut of R. C. A. Radio Phonograph Combination Compliments °f Modern Shoe Store A Bank and Howard Streets THE ORANGE CAR | Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines I Four days from our orchard to you. j They are better because they are i fresh. Watermelons—Cantaloupes When in season R. E. Wolfe, Manager | LEGENDA 1939 Page Ninety-seven Avery W. Fitch (luntcr’s Jflnfacr j Say It With Flowers” A 75 Main Street Next to Savings Bank of New London i Phone 8115 New London, Conn. 1 Branch Store—Mystic, Conn. For your BANQUET - DANCE - PARTY - REUNION CONVENTION - Etc. Call the NORWICH INN, Norwich, Conn. Compliments of L. Quintiliani and Son Ladies’ and Gents’ TAILORING 202 Bank Street New London, Conn. Compliments of Marshall’s Watch Shop Fine Watches, Clocks, Diamonds Expert Watch and Clock Repairs A 2d Floor Dewart Bldg. 302 State St. Page Ninety-eight LEGF.NDA 1939 THE G. M. WILLIAMS CO. Hardware - Sporting Goods Kitchen Furnishings Most anything you want We have it Quality and price right Compliments HOLLAND FURNACE COMPANY [ Where Next ? Goodbyes are being said to good old W.M.I. Where will your future footsteps lead? To COLLEGE -BUSINESS-PROFESSION? Regardless of their destination The Day will be found available and indispensable—keeping you informed and entertained. Copies by mail daily while away at school 75c per month $2.00 for three months | THE DAY Eastern Connecticut’s Leading Newspaper I Established Circulation 1 1881 at 4c a copy § Daniel Green Peacock I Slippers Shoes Compliments °f | Walk-Over Boot Shop 237 Static St. DR. JOSEPH GITLIN Garde Building I Phoenix Hosiery Goodrich Rubbers I. F. GENOA 1939 Page Ninety-nine Blonder’s Used Car Exchange and Garage ALL KINDS OF AUTO REPAIRING 1 Waterford Tel. 3752 MARY LEE SHOPPE I Millinery - Hosiery Lingerie ■ 14 Main Street New London, Connecticut Phone 4072 COMPLIMENTS OF Club Woodland BRATER’S ART SHOP Compliments of Niantic Beauty Shop PICTURE FRAMING ART SUPPLIES GIFTS 1 Pennsylvania Ave. Tel. Niantic 298 Niantic, Connecticut Page One hundred L E G F. N D A 1939 Compliments DAVID KALAMIAN Dealer in Grinold Auto Parts, Inc. A Oriental Rugs and Carpets Expert in Cleaning and Repairing Bank St. and Montauk Ave. Telephone 7462 794 Bank St. GABRIELE V. SARGENTE (fainting and decorating A A 12 W. Coit Street New London, Conn. Phone 2-3143 General Kroehler Glen wood Electric Parlor Ranges Appliances Suites Compliments of Hendel Furniture Co. A FRIEND You can always do better at HENDELS 219 Bank St. New London, Conn. LEGENDA 1939 Page One hundred one 1M RUGS, REFRIGERATORS, RANGES Buy with Confidence” at Vara Furniture Co. Joseph V. Vara, Prop. Modern Home Furnishers 667 Bank Street Phone 9140 Evening Appointments New London, Conn. Telephone 5379 Winthrop Market Joseph J. Silva, Jr., Prop. A 80 Winthrop Street New London, Conn. c(oPie yy[ariners Savings Bank New London, Connecticut Incorporated in 1807 by Men identified with the whaling industry (Elie Eleanor Hosiery—Lingerie—Gifts Neckwear—Gloves Womroth Circulating Library A 312 State St. New London Compliments of TONY’S Tydol Service Station TONY CASTANZA Manager 801 Bank St. New London, Conn. Page One hundred two LEG ENDA 1939 J. F. DENISON Distributors for Keystone Varnish Co. Wall Paper, Paint and Glass Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating 7 and 9 Howard Street Tel. 3289 New London, Conn. HOPSON CHAPIN | MFG. CO. HEATING ENGINEERS A New London, Connecticut A Pitcher of Whipping Cream in every Bottle of Star Dairy Milk The Star Dairy Co. The Home of Finest Quality Dairy Products A 13 Connecticut Avenue, New London Phone 6473 HARRY NEILAN HOLLYWOOD SODA SHOP and his 73 Truman St. ORCHESTRA Sweet or Swing A ICE CREAM—CANDY NOVELTIES Tel. 9911 LEGENDA 1939 Page One hundred three Compliments A FRIEND ENational CBank of (Bommeree New London, Conn. Founded 1852 WATERFORD PUBLIC MARKET Clark Lane, Waterford Free Delivery A Phone 2-2996 Jos. Secora, Prop. TYPEWRITERS any make standards portables Typewriter Supplies—Stationery Rentals—Repairing—Rebuilt a R. A. Brubeck 159 State Street New London, Conn. Telephones—5755 - 7310 Page One hundred four LEGENDA 1939 J. SOLOMON Dance Favors and Novelties School Supplies Compliments of The Juvenile Shoppe | A 153 State Street I 30 Main Street New London Compliments °1 Compliments | BEIT BROS. °f | MARKET W. T. GRANT [ A COMPANY New London's Finest Market RADWAY’S DAIRY Vitamin D Milk Orangeade A 29 Jefferson Avenue ■morvcl shop 129 STQTE ST. LEG'ENDA 1939 Page One hundred five Tl.e drink that everybody knowN For Your Party Pro-Joy Ice Cream Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New London, Inc. a GENERAL ICE CREAM CORPORATION Compliments of Michael’s Dairy New London Business College 52nd Year Business Administration Higher Accountancy Executive-Secretarial Stenographic-Secretarial Business and Banking Shorthand and Typewriting Fall Term begins September 6 Night School opens September 11 CHARLES E. CLINE, Principal 231 State Street Tel. 7441 Page One hundred six LF.GENDA 1939 I Fisher© Moriarty CLOTHIERS AND John T. Haney j Inc. FURNISHERS A Insurance 174 State Street Crocker House Block A 319 Dewart Building i New London GOOD LUCK FOR THE For Graduation Presents and for | Travel of Every Description ! Class of 1 1939 A Kaplan’s Luggage Shop and Travel Bureau W. M. I. CAFETERIA 123 State Street New London 1 We are grateful for the privilege of i arranging the New York and Wash- I ington educational tours for W.M.l. : L EG E N DA 1939 Page One hundred seven 1 | THE SPORT SHOP Sjrllman Sc (Clark A FLORISTS Dewart Building A New London Telephone 5588 | 186 State Street, Crocker House Block Compliments i °f DIXON’S ) OIL SERVICE JAMES’ Dial 7032 DRUG STORE A { Jordan Village 1 Corner of Bank and Pearl Streets Wateri-ord, Conn. | ABEN HARDWARE 74-78 Bank Street A. Graham Creighton A Architect { REACH-WRIGHT D1TSON A SPORTING GOODS HOUSE FURNISHINGS 140 State Street New London Page One hundred eight LEGENDA 1939 1 Swing Rhythm Scussel’s Songsters MODERN DANCE BAND Excellent Music for all Social Occasions I Telephone E. Scussel L. J. Martin I New London 7858 3212 THE STYLE SHOP j 128 State Street For Smart Apparel Sports Wear Evening Wear | Kay Dunhill Dresses Jantzen Bathing Suits ASK FOR CLUB BEVERAGES They’re the best ORSINES FOOD MARKET FANCY MEATS and GROCERIES 36 Walbach Street Tel. 5237 New London Compliments of CAPITOL HABERDASHERY 54 State Street I.F.GENDA 1939 Page One hundred nine L. LEWIS GO. Compliments of Established I860 CHINA, GLASS, SILVER Emil Seifert Bakery GIITS, TROPHIES 225 Bank Street State and Green Streets Phone 6808 New London I Compliments Compliments of THE THAMES LUMBER CO. JAMES A. MAY 1 Compliments of Compliments of The SPENCER STUDIOS } Sharaf Furniture Co. PORTRAITS Established 1908 Kodak Furnishings Picture Framing 441 Bank Street Garde Building 325 State Street Page One hundred ten LF.GF.NDA 1939 JOHN ELION A FINE SHOES A 115 State Street Compliments of H. C. Burdick BUY YOUR SMALL CAKES HERE It costs no more. We want to see more of you young | Telephone 3445 people in ou, new shop. It’s the best in town. I (jhrijsler- Cply mouth SALES and SERVICE VOGTS BAKERY 92 Truman Street Telephone 6273 or 5100 rHsher, florist Commencement Bouquets and Corsages Reasonable in price Artistic in arrangement Compliments of Empire Cleaners and Dyers Quality Service 670 Bank Street Phone 2-3437 I LEGENDA 1939 Page One hundred eleven Perry Stone, Inc. Nichols Candy Shop 1 A A Excellent Ice Cream and Soda JEWELERS A Since 1865 80 Broad Street John Nichols, Prop. Phone 9998 { The Mohican Hotel New London, Connecticut Frank B. Wai.kkr, Manager A A 300 Rooms and Baths Rates: From S2.50 Single; $4.00 Double EXCELLENT RESTAURANT PARKING PLACE AND GARAGE | Unsurpassed Facilities for Banquets, Dances, or Conventions SPECIAL RATES TO PERMANENT GUESTS Stop at AL’S DUG-OUT Hot Buttered Pop-Corn Hot Frankfurters Hamburg Patties Italian Sandwiches Compliments § °f Krieger’s Pharmacy Main Street New London Page One hundred twelve LEGENDA 1939 Mill! Mini MM I.MMMMMMMI The Callahan Oil Co. ATLANTIC PETROLEUM PRODUCTS A Tel. 2764 Norwich, Conn. Compliments Drs. H. F. and D. F. Bradshaw WHY NOT HAVE A SAVINGS ACCOUNT IN C fie pavings Bank of SNew £ondon 63 Main Street A A yl Wig, Strong, friendly Bank Irlandi’s Market N. J. Gorra Bro. A 239 State St. New London MEATS and GROCERIES A of SPORTS DRESSES SUPREME QUALITY Sweaters Sport Coats A Skirts Reversibles Phone 2-1288 80 Ocean Ave. Sports Jackets LF.GENDA 1939 Page One hundred thirteen Compliments I °f CROWN ! CLEANERS DYERS, Inc. | Phone 215-217 I 2-1688 Main St. Centrale Dress Shop 439 Ocean Ave. Where Style and Quality Keep Company with Low Prices Open Evenings Phone 7307 The New London City National Bank A Commercial and Savings Accounts TRUST DEPARTMENT MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CO. | Compliments I Savard Brothers, Inc. 134 State Street New London Women’s Brown-white Saddle Oxfords $3.95 Women's Blue-white 1 Saddle Oxfords $4.95 A Bite to Eat and Something Sweet OLYMPIA TEA ROOM 235 State Street, Manwaring Bldg. HOME-MADE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES Sandwiches Lunches Tel. 2-1710 Rudolph s c.Beauty Studio Individuality Artists” 10 Meridian St. New London, Conn. Opp. Mohican Hotel Side Entrance Page One hundred fourteen L E G F. N D A 1939 Compliments of BOSTON CANDY KITCHEN Milady Beauty Shoppe Jane Armstrong, Prop. Permanent Waves $1.95 to $7.50 Finger Waves .25 Arch .25 Manicuring .50 Shampoo (short) .25 Shampoo (long) .50 Genuine Lotions used 18 Meridian Street Phone 9572 Mallove’s Compliments Incorporated of JEWELERS MURRY’S and OPTICIANS TIRE EXCHANGE 48 State Street LOUIS ANELLO Compliments Ladies’ Tailor 84 Broad Street Grimes Gleaners LBGENDA 1939 Page One hundred fifteen Capitol Candy Kitchen Jackson Manos CONFECTIONERY ICE CREAM 83 Broad Street New London Gentrale Beauty $aIon All Branches of Beauty Culture” f Phone 7854 441 Ocean Ave. i Mrs. Mae D. Brown, Prop. The Union Bank Trust Co. OF NEW LONDON CHECKING ACCOUNTS Connecticut’s Oldest Bank Stop in and see Fife and Mondo' i Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Selleck at YOUR SANDWICH SHOP i 27 State Street | On the Parade Page One hundred sixteen L E G E N D A 1939 HAVE A NATURAL, SPLENDID PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN in the Famous Mezzanine Studio of GENUNG’S New London, Conn. Official Photographers for the WILLIAMS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE Year Book Compliments of SHU-FIX 11 Main Street Compliments of National Economy Stores The Yellow Front Stores in New London and vicinity Compliments of City Coal Co. Ezekiel Spitz, Prop. JEDDO COAL LEHIGH COAL KOPPER'S COKE Socony Heating Oils York Oil Burners LEGENDA 1939 Page One hundred seventeen Sport Headquarters Spicer Ice Coal Co., Inc. OFFERS Anthracite COAL Bituminous The Newest Jantzen Bathing Suits Tennis Rackets, Shorts, FUEL OILS and Shoes RANGE OILS Golf Clubs, Bags, and equipment Genera! Electric Home Appliances • 19 Thames Street ALLING Groton, Connecticut RUBBER GO. Automatic Motor Stokor 238 State Street New London Coal Burner Simplified Delco” Oil Burner COMPLIMENTS OF A Friend Page One hundred eighteen L EG E N DA 1939 Smooth Scultiuj,! HOWARD-WESSON COMPANY 44 Portland Street, Worcester, Massachusetts New LEGENDA 1939 Page One hundred nineteen THIS YEAR BOOK WAS PRINTED BY c(oPie Bingham Cpress New London, Connecticut BOOK and COMMERCIAL PRINTERS Page One hundred twenty LEGENDA 1939 S c -v . c • r- •v V � • a r% %• •T-W. . '• V -v- -T+: + ' ' • -: v fc — rs . --. v - % jrz yK+ - •- % -. r lr _JV '- ‘ • w 'v - - vt-l V •� '■' . - . -m -•'• • •■ ■ z?+ V •■ . - —• Tiu • - —— -f. •%� . ■«• v • r V. v - v . v :S -_••- m«_ A . V. _, - S ■ fl w . - • '•'+.« . v , ' Jam , V- ' •0 • � -i ’ “ ' ■ -■' v ' • • — —•- • - -k - '- rv .V- “ _ .« vJj ..- 5C ✓ • .-, _ - • ' '• .'A.- ... ;lvV - r. ‘ r -:;' .. ; • — •. _� • V. '■✓• ■• .. -V- - ' - ' . - - •_ • . • : •••--.. .. f - � - f .- —T r% ,rvV r • •’:• : . ■ — M ’. - V +•% -jC . _r''m' - r v-s-r -« V ! v- ' -1 a- r— • • ’. ml fc ; %: • - • • - t. v v a - -- nr w .v i.r • ;.• 4. . . v Tf . •i— . ’•'• ; .• - - r — ,jr - k-r • ;