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

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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

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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

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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