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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1940 volume:

Senior Class of Williams Memorial Institute DEDICATION To Principal JEROME BURTT we dedicate this volume of Legenda as a symbol of the affection and esteem in which he is held by the class of 1940. TRIBUTE COLIN S. BUELL Principal 1891-1938 Whose noble spirit inspired our first two years at W. M. I. 77504 Faculty JEROME BURTT, Yale University, Ph.B. Principal Teachers College, Columbia, M.A. E. MILDRED ABBOTT, Wheaton College, B.A. Science Simmons College, B.S. in Home Economics MABEL AUSTIN, Smith College, B.A. English Teachers College, Columbia, M.A. CATHERINE B. AVERY, Smith College, B.A. History ESTHER M. BARLOW, Connecticut College, B.A. French, History and Journalism MARION G. BEDELL, Connecticut College, B.A. English George Washington University, M.A. KATHERINE B. BUCKLEY, Connecticut College, B.A. History MARGARET F. BUTTERFIELD, Bates College, B.A. Librarian Simmons College, School of Library Science B.S. ROSE CAMASSAR, Connecticut College, B.A. ISABEL COLBY, Connecticut College, B.A. VIRGINIA A. DAIRE, Wellesley College, B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. ELEANOR B. DRISCOLL, Brown University, B.A. MARION G. EARLE, Wellesley College, B.A. MARY EUSATANIA, New York University, B.S. Business Subjects English English French History Science [6] Mathematics MADELEINE H. FREEMAN, Wellesley College, B.S. RUTH G. HATHAWAY, North Adams Normal School LORETTA P. HIGGINS, Connecticut College, B.A. Business Subjects French ELIZABETH S. HOLLISTER, Connecticut College, B.S. Science Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. MARY D. LEE, Smith College, B.A. History DOROTHY R. LOVE, New Jersey College lor Women, B.A. English ELIZABETH D. McADAMS, Smith College, B.A. Latin JOSEPHINE A. MANSFIELD, University of Chicago, Ph.B. French Middlebury College, M.A. CATHERINE J. McEWEN, Oregon State College, B.S. Simmons College, B.S. Business Subjects Science English French, Spanish German, Spanish Music AGATHA L. McGUIRE, Connecticut College, B.A. DOROTHY M. MORTIMER, Radcliffe College, B.A. REBECCA NIMS, Connecticut College, B.A. DOROTHY PAGE, Smith College, B.A. EDITH J. PEKKANEN, Lowell State Teachers College, B.S. CLARA W. POLINSKY, Sargent School of Physical Education Physical Education EDNA E. POTTER, Willimantic State Normal School, Pratt Institute Art LOUISE S. RAFFERTY, Boston University, B.A. English FRANCES SHARAF, Wellesley College, B.A. French E. ELIZABETH SPEIRS, Connecticut College, B.A. Mathematics NATALIE P. SWIFT, Goucher College, B.A. French, History Middlebury College, M.A. MARY T. TALCOTT, Teachers College, Columbia, B.S., M.A. English CATHERINE K. VARGAS, Saint Joseph College, B.S. Business Subjects JANICE WIGHTMAN, Norwich Art School Art ELIZABETH F. WATERMAN, Brown University, B.A. Latin MARY JANE WILSON, Smith College, B.A. Mathematics ANNA F. HEWITT, New London Business College Secretary [71 MARION CLARKE BENTLEY Clerk Editor Business Manager Literary Editor Biography Editor Photography Editor Sport Editor Club Editor Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Art Editor • Faculty Advisers Legenda Staff ..................................Ann Curtin ............................Olga Manavas ........................Adelaide French ......................Selma Blumenthal ...............................lean Brown ............................Theresa Sleights .............................Anna Hichuk ...............................Jean Murray ........................Mary Apanashk ...............................Florence Giri IMiss Edna Potter Miss Elizabeth Hollister Miss Dorothy Love [«] Legenda Assistants Naomi Kaplan Mary Prince Dorothy Ware Helene Mugovero Adrienne Macdowall Flora Pettinari Marjorie Eagles Sheila Bessie Angelopoulos Mary Cavanaugh Carolyn Macdonald Jeanette Maille Marie Grandoni Advertising Board Mildred Antis Sheila Casey Ethel Drury Mary Ellen Geer Circulation Board Stella Brachas Vera Cesarini Art Stall Marjorie Page Mildred Gray Photography Stall Casey Barbara Club Stall Mary Grace Ferrigno Biographies Ruth Neilan Fay Donegan T ypists Rose Siragusa [9] Jean Marsters Jane Selden Florence Cook Marie Philopena Frances Bychowsky Dorothy Clayton Jane Moore Jones Evelyn Higgins Kathleen Epps Irma Zabarsky Adrienne Macdowall Marion Saunders Trustees William H. Reeves, Chairman Allen B. Lambdin Frank L. McGuire William Williams Dean Irene Nye Dr. David Leib Fred L. Newton fio] HJUCIHUUTTir uuu UUL'II UUU uuu uuu uuu, uUU uuu LLL lLL LLUILUL, UUu||LUU ULL' jU UU LLLLLL UULyfULJU uuuffijuu LlULUU c rrrujnuuoQ- uuu uuu uuu uuu uu u uuu - uuu uuu u V A. JUU t= I JLU §1 JL.U V $ jLjU uuu DUU 1 L'UL uuu uuu uuu I ULL uuu J n — (UUukjUU IUuuRlj UM , , UUU UUu| iLJUui Uujul 00 04 O W GO Dimples PAULINE CONSTANCE ABBOTT Commercial Better Yet Club Council 4. Pauline's nickname speaks for itself. Even though we seldom hear from her, she's well-known throughout the school for her dimples. MILDRED ELAINE ALMOND Mickie Commercial Mickie came to us from the South in her junior year, and delighted us all with her southern accent. Then she surprised us by singing in the minstrel show. Some day we hope to see her on the concert stage. TERESA CLAIRE ALVIANI Terry Commercial Science Club 1; Glee Club 4; Soccer 4. Our laughter-loving Terry has a way of clicking her knitting needles that produces those attractive sweaters she displays to our envious eyes. She also has a way of picking up new steps which she exhibits during the noon dancing period. BESSIE ATHENA ANGELOPOULOS Betsy-Ann College History Club 1; Honor Pin 1; Play Day 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Descant Reporter 3; Glee Club 4; Legenda Biography Staff; Mathematics Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. She must have music wherever she goes”—that's Bessie. Besides being endowed with a beautiful singing voice, she can swing it on a dance floor with the best of them. Her keen sense of humor and friendly smile have made Bessie one of our favorite seniors. MILDRED CHARLOTTE ANTIS Millie General Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band President 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Descant Reporter 2, 3, 4; Descant Humor Editor 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Choir 4. Millie is one of W.M.I.'s brighter musicians; her swing arrangements on the trumpet make all of us wanna dance. Chock full of fun, Millie gaily went through W.M.I. adding more and more names to her list of friends—but beware! She may snoop you for a Descant scoop ! [12] MARY APANASHK College Mon Class Secretary 3; Nominating Committee 4; Vigilance Department 4; Legenda Circulation Manager; Soccer 3; Drama Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3; History Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. Mon will always be remembered for her smiling eyes, jolly disposition, and sincere friendliness, which she offers so readily. This year we've noticed a change in Mary; from a shy, retiring junior, she's blossomed into a popular young miss. We like the change. EVELYN MARIE ARCHER Evi College Drama Club 3; Junior Prom Chairman; French Club 4; History Club 4; Class President 4; Descant Typist 4; Departmental Honors 4. We present our Senior Class President, voted 1940's best dancer. Evi, the energetic, one of our most co-operative seniors, is responsible for many of our class successes. MARION JANE AUSTIN General Marion's been holding out on us. We don't know much about her private life, for she doesn't mingle readily. We wish we had known her better. JEANETTE LOUISE AVERY Het Commercial Het has been with us for four years, winning our respect with her courteous and quiet ways. Het has proved her ability as a secretary, and we feel sure that she will be invaluable to some business man when she leaves W.M.I. MARJORIE LILLIAS AVERY Marge Commercial Tennis 4; History Club 4. Marge” completes the grand combination of Avery sisters. An unusual combination herself, Marge has red hair and is very quiet. [13] GERALDINE NORMA BALESTRINI Jerry Commercial Chief Justice of Honor Court; Galleon 1; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Play; Descant Reporter 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; French Club President 3; French Club Play 3; Point Revision Committee 4; Departmental Honors 4. High scholastic standing, a keen wit and a hearty laugh, a good ear for music, and a lovely singing voice, are only a few characteristics of our Chief Justice. VIRGINIA THERESA BARTNYSKY Gin College Drama Club 3, 4; Field Ball 2; History Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 3; Descant Reporter 4; Glee Club 4. We all admire Virginia's collegiate clothes—especially her cardigans. Although she is shy and reserved, she is one of the most co-operative and courteous seniors. ELEANOR BAUMES El General Spanish Club 4; Senior History Club; Descant Circulation Board 4. Among the shorter members of our class ranks Eleanor, a blue-eyed blonde. She is interested in children, and we know that she will make an excellent child's nurse. ANNA DORA BA YON Descant Typist 4. Anne General Anne is as crazy as they come. She provides plenty of amusement for the students, and headaches for the teachers, for Anne has a reputation for stirring things up during our dull moments in class. She is one of the class jitterbugs. JANE KATHERYNE BEEBE Commercial Galleon Staff 1; Better Yet Club 4; Class President 3. By a unanimous vote Jane was elected prettiest senior and also class baby. Jane is reserved, dresses neatly, and always has her honey-colored hair nicely arranged in curls and waves. [i+] JANET SHAW BEEBE Peanut General ''Peanut's one and only ambition is to travel around the world and then settle down in Florida where it is warm. With her elfin-like qualities and her love for good times, Peanut is one who doesn't take herself seriously and has loads of fun. MARY LOU BEEBE General Glee Club 3; Choir 3, 4; History Club 4; Christmas Dance Committee; Class Picnic Chairman. For a girl who has been with us for only two years, Mary Lou has become one of the best-known seniors. Her shiny black roadster is one of the familiar sights on our campus. Good looks, musical ability, and a car have resulted in Mary Lou's being voted luckiest senior. SELMA LYDIA BLUMENTHAL Sel College History Club 1, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Drama Club President 2; Class Plays 2, 3; Christmas Play Committee 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; French Club Secretary 3; Debating Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 2; Descant Feature Editor 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Honor Pin 1; Legenda Biography Editor; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. A little girl with the capacity for accomplishing a great deal of work in a short space of time is Sel , our most imaginative senior. She is bright, lively, and witty. ANNA JOSEPHINE BOSKA Hon Commercial Basketball 1; Softball 1, 2; Field Ball 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Soccer 3. Hon's variety of coiffures and her attractive clothes have made her a well-known figure on our campus. Her road leads her straight to business. Best of luck to you, Hon ! STELLA BRACHAS Stel Commercial Potpourri 1; Drama Club 1, 4; Class Nominating Committee 4; Soccer 4; History Club 4; Field Day 1, 2; Circulation Staff of Legenda; Basketball 4. Little Stella picks up dance steps quicker than we can count them. Her ready smile is as quick as her dancing feet. [is] MURIEL JANE BRADSHAW Commercial Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 4. Muriel is a chronic worrier. Why she worries, we don't know, for she always comes out on top. Muriel has never exhibited her talents for us, but her friends say she is a natural born musician. MARY LENA BROOKS Brooksie College Glee Club 2, 4; Spanish Club 3; History Club 4; Vigilance 4; Drama Club 4. Casually sauntering into her home room at 8:26 comes Brooksie. Glamourous and sophisticated, Brooksie lets Time run its course. Her lovely page boy bob has been envied by everyone. SARA ELIDA BUCKINGHAM Sue General Glee Club 1. Sue's passion is art, and she can often be found in the studio, when she is not busy selling sandwiches in the cafeteria. The cafeteria will lose a good worker when Sue becomes an alumna, for she has been one of Miss Gardner's most helpful assistants for four years. JEAN BROWN College Captain Basketball Team 3; Legenda Picture Editor; Basketball 4; Departmental Honors 4. Jean is California's gift to the school; and her good humor is as unfailing as that state's sunshine. Being from California, she seemed best suited to take over the job of picture editor. We present this book as proof of Jean's capability. MILDRED MAE BURDICK Mim College Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Program Chairman; French Club 4; Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Descant Reporter 4. Mim can be deep in thought about her Economics one minute, and the next giggling to her heart's content. A dash of humor and a hearty laugh gives us our own Mim. [16] NEDDA WISLER BURDSALL Ned College Drama Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; German Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club Banquet Committee 3; Basketball 3, 4; Christmas Dance Committee 4; German Club President 4. Some day we shall probably be calling Dr. Burdsall. Nedda's jolly disposition will make it easy for her to develop an excellent bedside manner. FRANCES ANN BYCHICH Fran Commercial Drama Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Field Ball 3; Legenda Advertising Staff; History Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3. Full of vim, vigor, and vitality is our little class jitterbug. Fran expects to go to business college next year in preparation for secretarial work. FRANCES EVELYN BYCHOWSKY Fran College Softball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Soccer 3; Field Day 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 4; Legenda Circulation Staff; junior Prom Committee. Grace and rhythm make Fran” the good dancer she is. When she dances in the gym, a large ring of admiring spectators is formed around her to watch her pivot and lindy. Fran enjoys helping other people, and can always be depended upon to help at a dance, or to serve on a committee. JANE MARIE CAHEY Kay General Band 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Drama Club 4; French Club 4; History Club 4. Kay seems to be the quiet type of girl, but her endless jokes and cut-ups are received with great enthusiasm by all who know her. If arriving late is the latest fashion, Kay certainly is in style! DIAMON ROSE CAPOZZA De Commercial French Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 3; Descant Typist 4. Fun-loving De comes all the way from Pleasure Beach. But this does not stop her from working late on the Descant. Rain or shine, the Capozza twins do not have to worry about their beautiful curly hair. [17] Ro ROSE DIAMON CAPOZZA Commercial French Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 3; Descant Typist 4; Volleyball 3; Field Day 3. Who ever heard of a girl so good-natured that she never even quarreled with her sister? Ro is the other half of that jolly Capozza duo, and is also a faithful Descant typist. PHILOMENA CARINO Phil General Debating Club 3; Biology Club 3; Departmental Honors 4. Phil'' proudly calls herself the bookworm of the class. She is an ardent lover of books, which she reviews for our Descant each month. Her quiet and unassuming manner has won for her many friends. SHEILA CASEY College Descant Circulation Board 3; Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 3, 4; French Club 4; Descant Reporter 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Glee Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. Sheila came to us a few years ago from Arizona, but our Girl of the Golden West has become a stalwart Yankee. Sophistication, but not too much of it, makes Sheila popular both in and out of school. JOSEPHINE CASTAGNA Jo General Glee Club 4; French Club 4. Jo has managed to keep pretty much in the background during her four years at school. From what we see of her, we know that she is a courteous and sincere student. MARY CARROLL CAVANAGH Cay College Glee Club 1, 2; History Club 4; Drama Club 2; Legenda Biography Staff. Pert, freckled Cay is as lively as a grasshopper. She not only tells jokes, but is an appreciative listener, too! Her cheery ways will cure even the sickest patients when Cay becomes a nurse. [13] VERA CESARINI General Ve Junior Prom Committee; Field Ball 1, 2; Soccer 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Class Nominating Committee 3; Junior Tea Committee; Chairman of Cap and Gown Committee; Basketball 4; Departmental Honors 4. Ve's increasing interest in popular bands and music has won her the title Music Information Bureau. Ve's one of the happiest girls in the class—we've yet to see her when she isn't laughing. ELIZABETH MARGARET CHAMPION Betty Commercial Glee Club 4; History Club 4. Betty is a hard working and conscientious student, but can change her mood to fit any situation. We have one way of telling Betty from Marie—she's the blonde and Marie is the brunette. KATHERINE MARIE CHAMPION Champ General Debating Club 4; Glee Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 4; History Club 4. Champ isn't really the serious person she appears to be. She is extremely friendly and good-natured, and loads of fun. SUSAN BARBARA CHAPPELL College Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; General Science Club 1; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mathematics Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. Those who have been in Bob's science class know she is right in deciding to be a science teacher. She is qualified because she has common sense and the ability to think intelligently. All who know her agree that she is a sincere and loyal friend. ROSEMARY FRANCES CHURCH Church General History Club 4; Drama Club 4; Glee Club 4; French Club 4. Vivacious Church is definitely our class coquette. Her carefree laughter and gay wit, plus her friendliness, have made her one of the most sought after girls of our class. Bob [19] DOROTHY MAE CLARKE Dot General We can't exactly picture it, but Dottie's great ambition is to be an extra good cook. Give us proof, Dot and we'll be there, standing in line. DOROTHY GENEVIEVE CLAYTON Dotty Commercial Class President 1; Glee Club 2; Basketball 2; Potpourri 1; History Club 4; Drama Club 4; Descant Reporter 4; Legenda Circulation Staff; Senior Banquet Committee. Dotty is short, light, and pretty, with a wonderful disposition. Some lucky man will soon have Dotty as a competent secretary. MARYKATE COFFEY Tag College Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. From the looks of things, Tag is prominent in musical circles. We all envy Tag's perfect teeth. What brand of toothpaste do you use, Tag ? ELIZABETH ANN CONNOLLY Betty Commercial French Club 2; Drama Club 1, 2; Glee Club 4; History Club 4; Descant Typist 4. We sincerely hope Betty will be able to achieve her ambition to join the Women in White. Her calm efficiency will fully qualify her for this profession. BETTY JANE CONNORS College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Legenda Advertising Staff. Betty Jane is the Rosalind Russell of the class. Her amusing portrayals in our class plays have been applauded by the whole school. Like the famous Rosalind, she's not only attractive, but clever, too. [20] FLORENCE MARY COOK Cookie General Spanish Club 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 4; Descant Reporter 4; Class Nominating Committee 4; History Club 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Christmas Program 4. We admire “Cookie's taste in clothes, and her long silky hair. Tall and graceful, “Cookie is the picture of an ideal debutante. ELLEN FLEMING CORCORAN General History Club Vice-president 4; History Club 1; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Descant Circulation Board 3; Vigilance Department 4; Glee Club 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. Ellen, our tall, dark coquette, is always ready to lend a helping hand. Ellen's lips and nose are typically Irish— as is her delightful humor. VERONICA LOUISE COURTNEY Ronnie General Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Vigilance Department 4; History Club 4; Science Club 1; French Club 1. Ronnie is sweet in character, considerate in actions, and romantic in mind. One of our neatest seniors, Ronnie has a flair for making those cute clothes she wears. MARJORIE CRANDALL College Better Yet Club President; Athletic Association Vice-President 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Christmas Dance Committee 2, 4; Madrigal Group 3, 4; Honor Court Representative 2. Mardie, who has the best voice in the class, is a perfect example of poise and graciousness. We all admire her for her dignified way of conducting our Better Yet Club meetings. ANN CARROLL CURTIN College Debating Club 3, 4; Debating Club Secretary 3; Class Plays 1, 2, 3; Science Club Vice-President 1; Descant News Editor 3; French Club 3, 4; Vigilance Department 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 1, 2, 4; Legenda Editor-in-Chief. Ann was evidently the one girl of the class capable of tackling the job of editor-in-chief of the Legenda, and we owe its success to her competent management. Ann's good sportsmanship, and infectious laugh make her a popular senior. [21] HELEN MARY DAGHLIAN College Science Club 1; History Club 1, 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; French Club 3, 4; German Club 3, 4; Descant Circulation Board 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mathematics Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. Helen is one of our most versatile seniors—she does equally well in mathematics, science, and German. Helen wants to teach, and with her varied knowledge, she certainly ought to be able to answer all the questions thought up by inquisitive students. BARBARA GREEN DARROW Barb General Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 4; History Club 4; Potpourri 1. A sense of humor combined with a sunny disposition makes everyone like Barb.” We'd give anything to have a reputation like Barb's, for she was voted happiest senior in the class. JESSIE MACDONALD DAVIS Jess Commercial French Club 2, 3; French Club Play 3; Debating Club 3, 4; Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Descant Typist 4. Jess is a real friend—sincere, accommodating, and generous. For some one who is bound to provide lots of fun, we heartily recommend Jess. She is definitely not quiet, but we don't mind having Jess” make lots of noise—-ofttimes they is words of wisdom. YOLANDA JULIA D'ELIA Yo College Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; French Club Secretary 4; History Club 1; Debating Club 4; Drama Club 2, 4; Descant Reporter 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Christmas Play 4; Mathematics Club 4. Yo is another one of our classmates who has changed during the last two years. From a shy, retiring girl, she became a vivacious, popular senior. Yo is also one of our many swing enthusiasts. ANNA DEAN Deanie General History Club 4. Deanie's sincerity, loyalty, and frankness are only some of the good traits one discovers on gaining her friendship. Add to this, long blonde hair and a slim figure, and you have a combination admired by all. [22] FRANCES MARY DELMONTE Fran General Basketball 3. ''Fran'' has a trim figure and dancing feet. The smooth dancing team of DelMonte and DiPaulo puts us all to shame. How about some lessons? GEORGIANA MARIE DERRICK Georgie Commercial Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 3, 4; Field Ball 1, 2; Soft-ball 2; Spanish Club 4; History Club 4. Georgie, one of the tallest girls in our class, is well-known for her athletic ability. Georgie is the girl who kept her shorthand teacher in a whirl by hiding the stopwatch when test time rolled around. LILLIAN MARY DEVEAU Lil General Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Biology Club 2; French Club 4; Christmas Play 4. Sparkling eyes and twinkling toes—that's Lil. Most of us have been among the unfortunates who have never seen Lil perform. Too bad we didn't learn of your talent sooner, Lil. Drama Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Vigilance Department 3; History Club 4; Choir 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Jane’s interpretation of Chopsticks and The Flight of the Bumblebee would make Eddie Duchin sit up and take notice. She takes great pains with her personal appearance with the result that she always looks well-groomed. JANE ANN DESROSIER General BEATRICE AMELIA DIPAULO Bea General We present—the famous partner of that outstanding dance team—Miss Beatrice DiPaulo, graceful as a gazelle. Come on, Bea, take a bow! [23] FAY ELIZABETH DONEGAN Flash General Drama Club 1, 4; History Club 4; Glee Club 4; French Club 4; Descant Circulation Staff 4; Legenda Biography Staff. Flash is just a jitterbug at heart, but nevertheless, she manages to keep her mind on her school work. We hope her ambition to make other people as nice looking as she is, through beauty culture, will be fulfilled. PATRICIA ELIZABETH DOYLE Pat Commercial History Club 4; Debating Club 3; Descant Typist 4; Basketball 3; Drama Club 3; Baseball 3. Tall, slim, but certainly not sophisticated is our blonde outdoor girl, Pat Doyle. Pat came here from another school— and we've thought of her as a welcome addition ever since. MILRED MARY DRABIK Millie Commercial History Club 4. Millie is cute and friendly. Because she has a smile for everyone and is full of fun, she has made many friends. ETHEL CATHERINE DRURY General Pequot Combined Band 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Vice-president Spanish Club 4; Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 1; History Club Program Chairman 4; Ring Committee 3; Legenda Advertising Staff; Descant Reporter 4; Better Yet Club Council 4; Commencement Program Chairman; Departmental Honors 4. Ethel is tall, slim, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. She expects to bask in the tropical sun at Puerto Rico next year. Ho-Hum—What a life! MARJORIE VERONICA DYER Peggy General Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1. Peg's easy-going nature and friendly disposition make her a good companion. We hear that Peg's an accomplished jitterbug. [24] Marge MARJORIE FRANCES EAGLES General French Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Captain 4; Softball 2, 3; Field Day 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Soccer 4; French Play 3; German Club 3, 4: German Club Vice-president 3; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Tea Committee; Descant Reporter 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Legen-da Art Staff; French Club Program Chairman 4. Marge has been supporting the cafeteria for four years. How do you keep so slim, Marge,” with that enormous appetite? Her present work in art holds promise of a brilliant future. EMELINE ELIZA LOUISE ECCLESTON Emmie College Basketball 1; Volleyball 3; Baseball 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Combined Band 3, 4. Emmie is a good sport, and always willing to do her part. We know that Emmie will make an excellent dietitian, for she already has quite a reputation as a cook. KATHLEEN NORRIS DABNEY EPPS Kay General Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Soccer Team Captain 3; Drama Club 4; History Club 1, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Debating Club Program Chairman 4; Legenda Biography Staff; Christmas Play 2; Departmental Honors 1, 3. Kay” is always her natural self, that's why she was voted sweetest senior. Her interest in both sports and literature has made her one of the busiest girls in our class. HILDA CHARLOTTE FELDMAN Hil General History Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; French Club 2, 3; German Club 4; Descant Circulation Staff 4; Chairman of Thanksgiving Dance 4. For a small girl, Hil has some pretty big ideas—and we mean those stunning decorations at the Thanksgiving Dance! Hil is also a lover of music, her favorite song being (we imagine) Oh, Johnny. MARY GRACE FERRIGNO Commercial Point Revision Committee 4; Drama Club 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; President of Athletic Association 4; Soccer 3; Field Ball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Play Day 2; A. A. Dance Committee 4; Departmental Honors 2; History Club 4. This little girl wants to follow in Miss Polinsky's footsteps. She has taken steps toward that goal, for she is not only president of the A. A. but has also been active in numerous sports. [25] FRANCES EMILY FICARRA Fran Commercial Baseball 2; Field Day 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; Softball 3; Soccer 4. We don’t know if Fran is such a good jitterbug because she broadjumps, or if she excels in broadjumping because she jitterbugs —but anyway, Fran” is extra-special in both these arts. KATHRYN ANN FITZSIMONS Fitz Science Club 1; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 1, 2, 3; Debating Club 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Vigilance Department 3; Descant Make-up Editor 4; Descant Circulation Staff 2, 3; Better Yet Club Council 4; Spanish Club Treasurer 3; Spanish Club Secretary 4; Soccer 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. Fitz” is just the kind of pal we can't help but like. She has a goodly amount of Irish humor, and her cute turned-up nose is her pet dislike, but we like it! We're positive she'll make an excellent medical secretary. LAURETTA ADELAIDE FOLLOWS Sam General Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Combined Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 4. Sam” is one of our talented musicians. An ardent supporter of all band activities, she always has a good time and provides plenty of fun for the rest of the members. FAY HATCH FORD College Science Club President 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 1, 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club Plays 1, 3; History Club 1; Junior Tea Committee; French Club Treasurer 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Descant News Editor 4; Honor Pin 1; Legenda Advertising Staff; Departmental Honors 4. Chatterbox, chatterbox must have been meant for Fay; however, Fay is one of the sincerest and most conscientious seniors. Fay's desire to help her friends is her outstanding trait. BURNADINE ELIZABETH FRASER Bunnie General Debating Club 4; History Club 4; Drama Club 4; Christmas Play 2. Don't let Bunnie's laughing eyes fool you, because she takes her school work quite seriously, and hopes to become a teacher. Bunnie wouldn't know what to do if there were no theaters in New London, for she is an enthusiastic movie fan. [26] Frenchie ADELAIDE MELISSA FRENCH Commercial French Club 2; Latin Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 4; Legenda Literary Editor; Sophomore Assembly Program; Drama Club 4. Adelaide is one of Mrs. Hathaway's outstanding business students. Her vitality and studiousness have enabled her to set a high standard of scholastic attainment and to make numerous friends. PATRICIA GERTRUDE GAFFNEY Pat College Basketball 1; Tennis 4; Class Vice-president 1; History Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Drama Club President 3; Galleon Staff 1; Class Assembly Program 2; Departmental Honors 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Tea Entertainment 3; Descant Reporter 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; School Reporter 4; Debating Club 4; Better Yet Club Assembly 4. Pat with her pretty blue eyes, has pursued her happy-go-lucky way through four crowded years at W.M.I. Because of her literary and journalistic ability we expect to see Pat's name in print some day. MARGARET PATRICIA GALVIS Commercial Peggy Drama Club 1, 3, 4; History Club 1, 4. Who'd ever think that such a little girl could emit so many giggles! Peggy has been voted class giggler and no wonder; she finds anything and everything amusing. Although she has many friends, we almost always see her with Dot Sisk. RUTH ELIZABETH GARLAND General Ruthie Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club President 3; Better Yet Club Secretary 3; French Club 3, 4; French Club Program Chairman 3; German Club 4; History Club 1, 4; Glee Club 1; Drama Club Plays 2, 3. Ruth has beautiful blue eyes and demure smile. She is well known for her dramatic ability, and her lovely singing voice. Some day we may see her in the Met, for Ruth is studying to be an opera star. MARY DOREEN GARTY Doreen College Doreen, one of our most traveled seniors, is the little Irish lassie who returned from Florida last September to spend the year with us. Doreen has many delightful stories to tell us about her numerous visits to Ireland. [27] NATALIE FAYE GAUTHIER Nat General Spanish Club 4; Basketball 1; Field Day 2; Departmental Honors 4. Nat is an earnest and hard-working student. We admire her ambitious spirit. MARY ELLEN GEER Meg General Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 1; Junior Tea Committee. Mary Ellen can twist her body into any position she wishes when she does her acrobatic stunts. Her page-boy gives her the appearance of just having emerged from a beauty parlor. FLORENCE RENEE GIRI Flo College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Debating Club Treasurer 4; Legenda Art Staff; History Club 1; Glee Club 4. Dark-eyed Flo is endowed with a natural artistic skill, which the Legenda is proud to display. When she is famous, we'll say, We knew her when— PEARL GOLDSTEIN General A pearl and a diamond, the prettiest of jewels, and put together we have Pearl Goldstein and an engagement ring. The senior class wishes you the best of luck, Pearl. MARIE GRANDONI Commercial French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Drama Club 4; Descant Typist 4; Christmas Play Committee 4. Who's that laughing chatterbox coming down the hall? It's Marie, the girl with the extra amount of energy. Could her pep be supplied by all those bananas she eats? [28] MILDRED ELLA GRAY Mil Commercial French Club 3; German Club 2; Science Club 1; History Club 1; Glee Club 3; Choir 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Legenda Art Staff; Descant Typist 4; Basketball 3, 4; Softball 3. Little Millie has a knack for drawing, as has been witnessed by her clever posters displayed in our halls. Her laughing eyes and cute ways make her a pleasant person to be with. BLANCHE GREENBLATT College Drama Club 2, 4; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Descant Circulation Board 2, 3; Descant Reporter 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3; Honor Pin 1. In her own quiet way, Blanche has the ability for getting many things done well—especially physics. One of the most reliable seniors, Blanche can always be depended upon to assist any committee—she always does a good job, too. DOROTHY ELIZABETH HALL Dottie College Departmental Honors 4. When noisy and boisterous girls are discussed, Dottie's name is never heard. Her modesty is pleasing, and we like her smile. Commercial Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 4; Class Nominating Committee 3; Legenda Advertising Staff. MARY ROBERTA HARRIS We admire Mary, because in her own quiet way, she has gathered a host of friends at W.M.I. Without making much noise, Mary has also gathered a host of good marks. To top it all off, her subtle humor is a constant delight. MARION CLAIRE HAM Hammie Commercial Glee Club 4; History Club 4. Hammie is one of our most dignified, yet amiable students. She is a staunch supporter of all W.M.I. activities and an all-around good sport. Hammie's ambition to be a model is not unfounded—for she has a tall, graceful figure. [29] DOROTHY LOUISE HEALY Dot General French Club 4. Dot is one of the fair representatives of our neighboring town—Niantic. We hear that Dot finds plenty of amusement out in Niantic. MARGARET MARY HENDRY Henny General Cheerleader 3; Ring Committee 3; History Club 1, 4; French Club 4; Drama Club 1, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Descant Reporter 4; Vigilance Department 4; Junior Prom Committee. Go back and down the right side, please is Henny s favorite saying as a Vigilance Director. With her boisterous laugh and good nature it was inevitable that Henny was voted class imp and comedienne. Where did you learn to make so much noise, Hen ? ANNA HICHUCK Ann College Science Club 1; Drama Club 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Class Treasurer 4; Point Revision Committee 3; Legenda Club Editor. Anna is our idea of a quiet country girl with an abundance of subtle humor. Anna likes to dance—especially the polkas— during our noontime dance period. FRANCES DAWSON HIGGINBOTHAM Higgie College History Club 1, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Combined Band 3; Glee Club 4; Drama Club 4. Higgie is going to be a dietitian after she graduates from nursing school. She is a conscientious student, but those Hibernian eyes betray the fun behind that studious frown. EVELYN ANN HIGGINS Evie General Drama Club 1, 3; Sophomore Play; Legenda Biography Staff; Departmental Honors 4. Hey, there, 'Evie'! not so fast! Ev gets words out faster than we can blink an eye. However, her interest is not words, but notes, and she knows the biographies of every singer from Melchior to Caruso. Music consumes all of Ev's spare time, and she plans to work to study opera. [30] ANNA HUDYMA Ann Commercial History Club 4. Ann's avid interest in bookkeeping is sure to take her far. If she keeps it up, she will be an ideal secretary to a fortunate employer. LUCILLE SUE HUNT Lu General Spanish Club 1; History Club 4; Drama Club 4; Descant Reporter 4; Vigilance Department 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Ball 1. Lu's reputation for the most domestic senior ties up with her interest in houses, for she plans to seek a career as interior decorator. Lu has been a great help to us throughout her four years, and her witty remarks have made her a pleasant co-worker. BERTHA VERONICA JACKOWSKI Bert Commercial From Stonington comes ’’Bert, blonde, silent, and demure. It took us quite a while to distinguish between the names of our two newcomers, Jaczinski and Jackowski. We finally gave up, and just called them Laura and Bert, two swell kids.” LAURA MARY JACZINSKI General Commencement Dance Committee 4. Laura is here today, gone tomorrow, not because she is a fair-weather friend, but because she is so active. She is happy-go-lucky, and has a broad smile. WINIFRED JOAN JANSEN Winnie General Drama Club 3, 4; French Club 2; German Club 2; Debating Club 3; Mathematics Club 4. Winnie has many friends who love to hear her witty remarks. She looks very nice on the dance floor, and is a regular jitterbug. 131] ETHEL MILDRED JENKS General Soccer 4; Volleyball 3; Descant Reporter 4. Ethel is a girl who enjoys life and plenty of fun—especially at dances. We can always count on her as an active supporter of all our school affairs. Ethel's gleaming blonde hair is as natural as her sunny self. BARBARA LOUISE JONES Barbara College History Club 1; Drama Club 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; President of Spanish Club 3; Descant Reporter 3; Descant Club Editor 4; Legenda Picture Staff 4; Chairman of Better Yet Club Council 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. In Barbara we find the rare combination of an excellent student and a cheerful friend. Her alert mind and even temper will help her to mount the ladder of success very quickly. SYLVIA LORETTA JORDAN Sue General Sue always manages to keep in the background, but we know that she is ambitious and conscientious. We know just enough about Sue to vote her the most aloof senior. WILMA NAOMI KAPLAN Billie College Class Secretary 1, German Club 3, 4; German Club Vice-President 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Plays 1, 3; French Club 1, 3; Washington Trip Chairman 4. Doctor Kaplan's already built up a reputation; her classmates have voted her senior with the nicest complexion, most ambition, and most brilliant future. MARY MARGARET KELLY Kel Commercial Drama Club 4; Glee Club 4; History Club 4; Junior Assembly Program. Silence . . . Suddenly, Oh! Did someone call me? Kel's just come out of her dream. At times she makes more noise than anyone else, and then quiets down so that we almost forget she's with us. Be sure of loads of fun when Kel gets started. [32] HAZEL HELEN KENT College French Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Class Nominating Committee 4; History Club 1; Class Vice-president 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. Blonde Hazel's pretty smile and well modulated voice contribute greatly to her charming personality. She has set the attainment of an A.B. for her goal, and if she keeps up her present standard of work, she will come out with flying colors. Hazel was voted our neatest and quietest senior. ANITA KIRSHENBAUM Honey College French Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4. Honey is a born fusser, but no one exceeds her in generosity and thoughtfulness. She has been taking her art seriously, and is determined to beautify the American home. FLORETTE LAKE Mimi FILOMENA MARY LARDIERI Minnie College Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Minnie has dancing eyes and a gracious smile. She has been practicing her Spanish, so that she'll be able to entertain Pan-American Airways' passengers when she becomes an air hostess. General Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Field Ball 1, 2; Volleyball 2, 3; Baseball 3; History Club 4. Mimi helps to make our ball games more exciting by taking part in as many as she has time for. She is especially enthusiastic about basketball. Mimi has a nice athletic figure, too. ALTHEA LUELLA LARKIN A1 College Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Orchestra 3, 4; W.M.I. Orchestra 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Band Librarian 4. A yawn and a grin—that's Althea. She's been beating a lazy tattoo on her drums for four years—keeping us all awake! AT' is one of our most brilliant drummers. [33] MADALENE FRANCES LAWRENCE Mac Commercial French Club 3; Descant Typist 4; History Club 4. Nothing can hold Mac down when she hears the strains of a haunting melody issuing from the brass section of a good swing band. Like many of our girls, Mac loves to dance as much as she loves to talk. ELIZABETH LEARY Betty Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club President 4; Sophomore Play 2; Sophomore Program 2; Cotillion Program 1, 2; A.A. Dance Chairman 4; French Club 3; French Club Vice-president 3; Field Day 2, 3; Departmental Honors 2; Potpourri 4. We've all admired Betty's adorable swing skirts and hand-knitted sweaters. As you can see, she has appropriately been dubbed Class Cutie of 1940. HELEN LAZUK Pee Wee General For Pee Wee all roads lead to the New London Business College or to the altar. It seems that it will be the altar, but maybe she can combine a career with marriage. Best of luck, Pee Wee ! GERALDINE GLADYS LILJENSTEIN Jerry Commercial French Club 3. Jerry's delicate features and fair face are enhanced by her dimples and her fine-textured blonde hair. Jerry is a foil to the chatterbox section of our class. RUTHE ROSE LUBCHANSKY Ruthie General German Club 1, 2, 3; History Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Latin Club 2. Sh-h! This is a hospital, don't make any noise— That's one thing we're sure Ruthe will never hear when she becomes a nurse. Without many words, Ruthie gets things done; she's a loyal member of our clubs, and an accommodating classmate. [34] MARY LOUISE LYONS Mae Commercial Mary often surprises strangers by the contrast between her delicately molded face and her deep husky voice. Hers is the kind of hair that doesn't require beauty shop treatment. CAROLYN MARY MACDONALD Mac College Descant Exchange Editor 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; French Club 3; Debating Club President 4; History Club 4; Tennis 4; Departmental Honors 4. Mac is forever enlivening the classroom with her witty remarks, and she keeps her friends in a jolly mood all the time. A good student, she will certainly succeed as a nurse, for she possesses patience, perseverance, and initiative. MYRTLE ADRIENNE MACDONALD Snooky Commercial French Club 3; History Club 4; Drama Club 4; Descant Typist 4; Legenda Circulation Board; Senior Banquet Chairman. Snooky” usually finds occasion to argue with anyone at any time, but these unofficial debates are thoroughly enjoyed by all. She makes a fine friend and classmate. MARGARET AGNES MACKENZIE Peggotty College French Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4. Peggotty is quiet and reserved, yet never fails to laugh or tell a joke when one is due. An omnivorous reader, Peggotty constantly astonishes her classmates by her extensive knowledge of literature. PATRICIA ANN MACPHERSON pat College Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Mathematics Club President 4; Departmental Honors 4. Although Pat has not been with us very long, she has established an excellent record as an ambitious and friendly student. Her knowledge of the finer things of life has won for her the respect of all her classmates. 135] JEANETTE MARY LOUISE MAILLE Commercial Net Glee Club 2; Volleyball 2; Basketball 3. Because of Net's good nature and fun-loving disposition, she is a welcome addition to our class. Net's” practical jokes are famous around our campus. MARGARET BERNICE MALOOF Mickey College French Club 4; Debating Club 4; History Club 4; Mathematics Club 4. Mickey's pet name for everyone she likes is dear and everyone likes Mickey just as much as her daddy's ice cream. She hopes to become a concert pianist, and is headed for the New England Conservatory of Music. OLGA MANAVAS Ol Commercial Glee Club 2, 3; Legenda Business Manager; Drama Club 4; Descant Typist 4; History Club 4. Ol has a quiet manner and slow smile, and would make a perfect double for Olympe Bradna. As manager of the finances of the Legenda Ol has done her job well and deserves a large part of the credit for its success. ELIZABETH ANN MANSFIELD Betty General Glee Club 4; French Club 4; Debating Club 4; History Club 4. Betty's abounding energy often makes it hard for us to keep up with her. She is another of the many steady patrons of school dances. We admire her for her good sense of humor and her good sportsmanship. EMMA JEAN MARSTERS Jean General Freshman Tea Committee; History Club 1, 4; French Club 3; Drama Club 4; Descant Circulation Board 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; History Club Secretary 4; Departmental Honors 4. Jean, with her clear blue eyes, sparkling teeth, and pink and white complexion, is our idea of a wholesome beauty. Jean's interest in business subjects and her serious attitude toward her work will surely lead to a good secretarial position. [36] JANE VERNON MATTHEWS College History Club 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Debating Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Biology Club 2. Jane is the damsel with the disarmingly slow grin. She likes music and sports and history. She is especially fond of the latter, and plans to teach it after she graduates from Teachers College. CLAIRE KATHRYN McDONOUGH Mac General Science Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Class Nominating Committee 2; Glee Club 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Descant Circulation Board 4; History Club 4. Haste makes waste so Mac” takes her time in coming to school and to her classes. Some day, like the turtle and the hare, we'll find that Mac's” jumped way ahead. She's not so slow at making friends. ANNA MAE McNULTY Ann College Drama Club 1, 2; History Club 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 2; Vigilance Department 4; Descant Circulation Board 3, 4; Departmental Honors 4. Ann is small and unassuming, and goes about quietly attending to her work. She is a good student and a hard worker. NORAH SECCOMBE MIDDLETON College Norah is the girl with the George Washington hair-do. She has an unhurried way of doing things, but she always gets them done. This stick-to-it-tiveness, along with her brilliance, is sure to make her first novel a best-seller. GEORGIA ASPACIA MILLARAS George College Class Treasurer 3; Athletic Association Secretary-Treasurer 4; French Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Ball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 3; Field Day Loving Cup 3; Departmental Honors 1, 3; Drama Club 2; Christmas Play 4. George is undoubtedly our best athlete, and has a loving cup as proof of her ability. We present evidence above of why George was voted the most popular senior. She is good-natured, and we enjoy her humorous announcements in chapel. [37] BRYDIE DOROTHY MILLER Dot College History Club 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Softball 1; Debating Club 4; Drama Club 4. Smiling Dot” is quite active in athletics. Dot has long, black, shiny hair, expressive eyes and a soft, throaty voice. FRANCES JANE MILLER Pete Commercial Science Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Band 1, 2; Drama Club 4; Descant Typist 4; History Club 4. Pete has often been mistaken for a freshman because of her petiteness. In fact she's so tiny we might miss her altogether if it weren't for those colorful sweaters and gay swing skirts she wears. GIOV1NA ELIZABETH MONO Jo General Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Science Club 1; History Club 1, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Descant 2, 3, 4. One would hardly recognize lo in her gym suit, which gives her the appearance of a gay nineties bathing beauty; but in reality she is a well-dressed young lady. Jo can take a joke, for she always joins in the fun when we laugh at her during gym class. JANE ELIZABETH MOORE Commercial Spanish Club 3, 4; Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Legenda Art Staff. Jane doesn't have to smile to show her dimples—just let her talk and watch them flash in and out. Jane also has a pert little nose—and together with her dimples, we like the combination very much. LOUISE McCUE MILLER College Louise is interested in balanced diets, uniforms, and clothes. Even though she admits that her sketching is no artistic feat, she keeps right on drawing and enjoys it. [3S] MARY ELIZABETH MORGAN Commercial French Club 2; Drama Club 4; History Club 4. On cold winter mornings how we envy Mary her soft, fuzzy, angora sweaters! Mary s tall, slim figure looks very snappy in those fitted suits. HELENE ALYCE MUGOVERO Hel College History Club 1, 4; Drama Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Departmental Honors 4. Helene is vivacious, energetic, and always willing to help. After she graduates from normal school, we know she will be a very convincing school marm. JEAN BRANCH MURRAY College Ditto Band 1, 2, 3; History Club 1, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Class President 2; Chairman of Junior Tea 3; Descant Circulation Board 3; Descant Alumnae Editor 4; Legenda Advertising Manager 4; Vice-president of Debating Club 4; Tennis 4. The class brunette, Jean is sincere, enterprising, and a born comedienne. She plans to be a dietitian, and she will probably keep her co-workers in stitches. RUTH FRANCES MURRAY pret General Basketball 1, 2. Pret is one of the most happy-go-lucky girls in our class and doesn't believe in studying too hard, but she seems to get by, nevertheless. Her keen sense of humor and good nature have made her very popular with everyone. RUTHE EVELYN NASH Ruthy College Descant Editor-in-Chief 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club President 1; Descant Circulation Manager 3; Potpourri 1, 3; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Mathematics Club 4. It's become a habit of Ruthe's to capture the honors—from scoring in a League of Nations contest to being selected most outstanding school citizen. No wonder the class of '40 voted her senior with the most school spirit. [39] ELIZABETH MARY NAUTA Bet General General Science Club Treasurer 1; Class Nominating Committee 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Descant Circulation Board 4; Drama Club 1, 2; History Club 4. Bet is the Puck of the class. Her energy and vitality are not always spent on assignments, but she has proved her school spirit by supporting many school activities. RUTH MARGARET NEILAN Commercial History Club 4; Honor Court Representative 3, 4; Legenda Biography Staff; Departmental Honors 4. Is there a dictionary in the room? No? Well, Ruth Neilan will do. Ruth has as yet, never been stumped on any word—that is, any word not less than fifteen letters. However, Ruth hasn't been frightening girls away with her massive vocabulary; she's very popular. MARJORIE MAE NESBIT Marge General General Science Club 1; Descant Circulation Staff 4; Vigilance Department 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; French Club 1; History Club 4. Marge's answer to how she spent last night will almost invariably be Dancing. Her enthusiasm for this pastime has made her an indispensable worker on dance committees. GERTRUDE ELIZABETH NORRIS Gert College Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club Secretary 2; German Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; History Club 4; Science Club 1; Choir 1, 2, 3. Here is a girl who wants to de different, and as a result she has made her ambition the study of astronomy. Gert is aiming high, but she'll come out all right for she comes from a family noted for mental ability. SOPHIE OLZACKI Zosh Commercial Junior Ring Committee; Legenda Advertising Staff; Student Council 4; Descant Typist 4; Field Day 1, 2, 3; Commencement Dance Chairman. Sophie is not afraid of work, for she plans to enter business, which she intends to learn the hard way, that is, by experience. Zosh is blonde and neat. [40] IRENE THERESA O'NEIL Commercial Terry- Science Club 1; Glee Club 4; French Club 4; Drama Club 4; History Club 4; Tennis Tournament 4; Departmental Honors 4. If Terry can take down words as last as she can pronounce them, she will have no trouble getting down assignments when she goes to work as reporter for a big New York newspaper. Terry reminds us of a busy bee. MARY ELIZABETH O'NEIL Rusty Commercial Debating Club 4; History Club 4; Glee Club 4. Need we tell you that this red-head is called Rusty ? Rusty is interested in clubs, collie dogs, and beauty shops. Some day we may visit Rusty's shop, and while we have our nails done, Fido's hair will be groomed and curled in the adjoining room. MARJORIE JEANNETTE PAGE Mixie General History Club 1; Science Club 1; German Club 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Legenda Art Staff! Mixie tells us she would like to be a good figure-skater. We tell Mixie that all she need do is cut figures on the ice as well as she draws them on paper, and then let Sonja Henie worry. FLORA PETTINARI Pet General Drama Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Senior French Club President 4; Departmental Honors 4. Flora, with an ever-present twinkle in her eye, is a delightful classmate, as we have found through four years of pleasant acquaintance. Pet is talented in dramatics and foreign languages, and is also an invaluable aid in the library. NORMA KNIGHT PHILLIPS Pussy College History Club 1; Science Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Descant Reporter 3; Baccalaureate Chairman. The library is Pussy s favorite haunt, and she makes good use of the treasures offered there. Pussy and Phil, our other Descani book reviewer, have made us more book conscious by their interesting and well-written reviews. [■ 1] MARIE ANASTACIA PHILOPENA General Flip History Club 4; Legenda Advertising Staff. Like any young high school student, Flip” is fond of fun and frolic. Life is just a bowl of cherries does not always hold true with Flip, for she knows when to draw the line between study and play. MARY KATHERINE PILLAR I Commercial Although she has been with us for four whole years, Mary's quiet, reserved manner has made it difficult to make friends with her. Her quietness, however, can't cover up the fact that she has beautiful brown hair and deep brown eyes. SARA PLIKUS Commercial Drama Club 4; Debating Club 4; History Club 4; Descant Typist 4; Field Ball 3; Soccer 3. To what does Sara attribute her popularity? Could it be the catchy tunes she plays on the piano, or her cordial smile, or maybe the way she does those tricky square dances? DOROTHY ELIZABETH POND Dotty General Drama Club 3, 4; French Club 4; History Club 4. Although quiet, Dotty is one of the most understanding members of our class. Possessing such fine personal qualities, she ought to be an excellent primary teacher. JEAN CADWALLADER PORTER Steak General French Club 2, 3; Debating Club 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Descant Reporter 4; History Club 4. Gentle Jean is always willing to offer her original ideas. Jean sews her own clothes now, and in the future she will design them as well. [42] MARY JEAN PRINCE College Drama Club 2, 4; Glee Club 4; Legenda Advertising Staff. Mary is sweet and unassuming. However, no biography of her could be complete without mentioning her dazzling red hair. She is one of the loveliest and most dignified seniors in our class. BARBARA MADELEINE PROCTOR Bobbie College French Club 3, 4; History Play Committee 3; History Club 4. Roller skating is the favorite pastime of Bobbie. She is serious about her work, and we always find a pleasant smile on her lips when report cards are distributed. EVELYN MARY QUINN Mac College Spanish Club 4; Vigilance Department Chairman 4; History Club 4. Mac has laughing Irish eyes and a mischievous spirit which keeps the study hall teachers on their toes. She also has a mania for chewing gum and it has been noticed that the boys have a mania for Mac. College Spanish Club 2, 3; German Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 2, 4; Descant Reporter 4. Viv is the glamor gal of the class of 40. As if this were not enough, she was also voted the most collegiate, which all goes to prove that Viv” is a very versatile girl. Viv VIVIAN SHELIA RAY CAROL LORRAINE REYNOLDS Kay Commercial History Club 4. Don't let Kay's picture fool you—she isn't the serious type. With good looks, a nice disposition, and a carefree manner, Kay is the best of pals. [43] EILEEN BRICKMAN ROSEN C. P. College Galleon 1; Descant 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Madrigals 3; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 1; Legenda Advertising Staff; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. We never know whether to take C. P. seriously or not, but she insists that her great ambition is to go to college and learn how to write essays. We don't know what she expects to do with this knowledge, but whatever it is, she will do it well. JOYCE ESME ROTHERY Roth General Drama Club 1, 4; Descant Reporter 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club President 4. The Rotherys are noted for their beauty, and Joyce is certainly no exception. Although she has lost her English accent, she still has her English reserve. VIRGINIA MAE RYAN Viv Commercial Science Club 1; French Club 3; Drama Club 4; History Club 4. Tall, red-haired Viv is popular among her classmates because of her ready wit and perpetual smile. Viv takes life easy, never hurries, but gets there just the same. AGNES ELIZABETH SAARI Aggie Commercial Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; German Club 2; German Club President 3; Athletic Association Vice-president 4; Athletic Association Dance Committee 4; Descant Typist 4. Aggie is famous for her winning grin. She likes to dance and sing and her telephone number—well, that's in the directory. She is the class blonde and proves the saying that Gentlemen prefer blondes. MARION LOUISE SAUNDERS Mar Commercial Science Club Secretary 1; French Club 1; Junior Tea Committee; Class Nominating Committee 4; Commencement Dance Committee; Departmental Honors 2, 3. Marion is a little girl with plenty of energy, and nothing is too hard for her to conquer. She knows the latest dance steps, and can tackle the hardest paragraphs in the American History book. [++] NORMA LOTTIE SEIPEL Seip General Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 3; Softball 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4. Happy-go-lucky Seip is 1940's outdoor girl. The gym is certainly going to miss such an ardent sports fan. JANE POTTER SELDON Goof College Drama Club 4; Glee Club 4; French Club 3, 4. Tinkle, clink, clank—no, it isn't the scissors grinder, but jolly, friendly, always hungry Goof (and bracelets) coming down the hall on her way to the cafeteria. LOUISE DORIS SELLECK College Glee Club 1, 3; Choir 1, 3, 4; History Club 2, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Basketball 1, 2; Field Ball 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 3; Departmental Honors 4. Whozzits? —who will ever forget Louise's portrayal of the Swedish maid for our Junior class program! Louise shines equally well in sports. MARIKA SEROS Mick Commercial History Club 1, 4; French Club 1, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Field Ball 2; Choir 2, 3, 4. Mick is outstanding because of her thick wavy locks, and slim figure. Her cute dresses and skirts are made on her own sewing machine. Although Mick is clever with her needle, she is interested in becoming a business woman rather than a modiste. AUDREY ESTELLA SHALLCROSS Auds General A more ardent sports fan than Audrey can not be found— especially where swimming and softball are concerned. As a member of the Meg's softball team she has played well and helped them on to many victories. Audrey also has a special fondness for square dancing. [+5] JULIA RITA SHEFLOTT Judy General Latin Club 2; History Club 4; Basketball 4. One look at Judy is enough to let anyone know that her ancestors were natives ol old Erin. She has a wistful charm, sparkling blue eyes, and fondness for sports. Who knows but some day Judy may come back to W.M.I., not as a student, but as a teacher. MARGARET JOY SHELDON Peggy Commercial French Club 4; History Club 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 4; Class Play 1; Glee Club 4; Science Club 1; Descant Circulation Board 4. Brown-eyed Peg's one love is dancing. She hopes to be a beautician, and cordially invites all seniors to visit the ultramodern beauty salon of Donegan Sheldon. VIRGINIA CLAIRE SHERLOCK Ginger College History Club 4; Vigilance 4; Soccer 4; Field Ball 1, 4; Basketball 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 3; Field Day 1, 2, 3. Ginger's well-known athletic ability has not only helped our class capture many honors on Field Day, but has also won her fame as the Niantic Bowling Champion. In school and out, Ginger certainly lives up to her name. ROSE MARY SIRAGUSA Ro Commercial Drama Club 4; Science Club 1; French Club 2, 3; History Club 2. We always thought that Ro was as meek as a kitten but her friends tell us that she is as jolly as can be. We hope you make a successful salesgirl, Ro ! DOROTHY MARGARET SISK Dotty Commercial History Club 1, 4; Drama Club 1; Christmas Play 4. A tiny mouth, large brown eyes, and a shiny pageboy — they are synonymous with Dotty. Although she is quiet, her slim figure commands attention. Dotty and Peggy are our familiar team— Mutt and Jeff. [46] MARION LOUISE SLATER College Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Combined Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club Banquet Committee 3; Science Club 1; Christmas Dance Committee 3; Drama Club 2, 3; French Club 4; Debating Club 3; Basketball 4. M stands for Music and for Marion, too—for as you can see, Marion has taken part in every musical organization in the school. Her abilities, however, are not confined to music only—she is also a good student. THERESA SLEIGHTS Tess College Basketball 1, 2; Softball 2, 3; Field Ball 1, 2; Volleyball 2; Legenda Sport Editor. Tess is certainly versatile when it comes to athletics. She is one of the hardest workers of our class, and she is one who gets results. No wonder she was chosen to be our Legenda Sport Editor. ANN LUCILLE SPINNATO Spin General Drama Club 1; French Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 2; Descant Typist 4. We like Spin's turned-up nose, deep brown eyes, and smart clothes. Spin's infectious giggle spreads like wildfire and throws quiet English classes into confusion. HELEN RUTH STROSBERG Commercial Streamline History Club 4; Associate Business Manager of Descant. Helen and her twin came to us from Panama. The twins have traveled widely, and in Hawaii they learned how to sing Hawaiian songs and do the Hula. Helen is a good talker, and entertains us with amusing incidents of her travels. MARJORIE GEORGETTE STROSBERG Midge Commercial History Club 4; Associate Business Manager of Descant; Financial Control Board Secretary. Midge is the hairdresser in the Strosberg family, and many a day has her twin come to school with a neat coiffure created under the skillful fingers of Midge. Although Helen is the business-minded one, Midge has done a good job as one of the business managers of the Descant. 1+7] ALTHEA MARIE SULLIVAN A1 General French Club 3, 4; Descant Circulation Board 3, 4; Debating Club 4; History Club 4; Science Club 1. Al is a happy-go-lucky girl whom we all love. No wonder her hair always looks so nice—she wants to be a hairdresser. Too bad Al can't practice here at W.M.I. We'd all be willing. BETTY ADELAIDE SULLIVAN Bet General Drama Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Descant Circulation Board 4; History Club 4; Glee Club President 4; Thanksgiving Program 4; Orchestra 4; Basketball 4. Bet” scampers about like a little mouse, having loads of fun. Maybe she is trying to get the excess amount of vitality out of her system before she goes in training to become an air hostess. MAUD ISABEL SULLIVAN Sully Commercial Descant Typist 4; History Club 4; Drama Club 4. Sully has a knack of making others happy by simply being happy herself. She is taking a direct route via Baypath or New London Business College to attain her ambition—to be secretary to a president of a large concern or bank. ISABEL JANE SYLVESTER Izzy Commercial Vigilance Department 4. Izzy will fit into any crowd, because she is co-operative and accommodating. She has a soft voice and a sweet smile, and likes dancing. EUNICE ELIZABETH THOMPSON Eunie College History Club 1; Class Vice-president 2, 3; Descant Assistant Editor 3; Latin Club 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; French Club Vice-president 4; Class Nominating Committee 4; Drama Club 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. If you should ever ask Eunie to lend you a quarter, you would be sure to get it. Eunie is our class scholar, and she can conjugate the hardest Latin verbs as easily as she can rattle off chemical formulas. 1+8} PHYLLIS ELIZABETH TRAFICONDA Commercial Traf History Club 4. Traf's laughing black eyes make up for her seeming quietness. We hear she's a good cook (since taking home-making) and that she is a good tap dancer. KATHERINE BRIDGET TURELLO Kitty General Drama Club 3; Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Ball 1, 2; Soccer 3; Volleyball 1, 3. Kitty's record in the athletic department is one to be envied by all. Her sharp wits and quick thinking have helped the team out of many a tight spot. MARY FLORA VERKADE Mere Commercial Glee Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Drama Club 3; Field Day 1, 2. Mere is the little girl who reminds us of wooden shoes, Dutch windmills, and why not? After all, she is the descendant of sturdy Dutch forebears. Like the Dutch, Mary is always immaculate. DOROTHY NORMA WARE Dot General Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2; Vigilance 4; Drama Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Descant Reporter 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Ring Committee 3. Dot is one who loves a good joke and gets a great deal of pleasure out of life. She is going to take a P.G. course, and then study nursing. Who knows? She may be another Clara Barton. BARBARA ROGERS WEED Bob General Unless you sit near Bob in chapel, you would not guess that she is interested in music and has a fine voice. She hopes to be an opera singer and is going to work in order to study music. [49] Whit JEAN MATHEWSON WHITCOMB College Band 1, 2; German Club 2, 3, 4; History Club 1, 2; Drama Club 1; Vigilance Department 1; Descant Reporter 4. Whit is everyone's pal. She is an addition to any class, both from the standpoint of knowledge and witty remarks. Her ambition is a secret, but we know W.M.I.'s loss will be Duke University's gain. CAROLYN ELIZABETH WICKSON Carol General Carol comes to school each morning all the way from Salem. Of Carolyn we say—she is conscientious, ambitious, studious, and likes to do the Polish Hop. LUCILLE MARY WUNDRACK Lou General Spanish Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Departmental Honors 4. Lou joined our class last year and since then we've found her to be a true friend. Although she seems quite shy, and timid, we hear she's hiding her merriment. ELEANOR HAYDEN YOUNG College Drama Club 4; History Club 4. With the brass buttons gleaming in the sunlight and the flag flying in the breeze, tiny Eleanor has been escorted over a large part of this globe. Navy orders have brought her to New London and W.M.I., where she has been most welcome. LORAINE RUTH YOUNG Rain College Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; History Club 1; Drama Club 3. Up through ihe years Loraine has been known for her willingness to help and co-operate. With her sympathetic nature, she will certainly make a good nurse. [50] MARY MARGARET YUHAS Mae Genera] There's a mischievous glint in Mary's eyes. Though she seems very sedate during school hours, between periods and after school, she talks and laughs to her heart's content. IRMA ZABARSKY College Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Departmental Honors 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; German Club 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Descant Reporter 4; Science Club 1. Like Heifetz, Irma plays the violin; however, strangely enough, she hasn't received so much publicity. Although she is musical, she isn't temperamental—Irma is indeed a most unselfish girl and is a fine friend. EMILY MARIE ZEPPIERI Zippy College Basketball 1; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Descant Circulation Staff 2; Descant Reporter 2; Descant Alumnae Editor 3; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Debating Club President 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; History Club 4; Legenda Advertising Staff; Glee Club 4. Over the river through the woods comes Zippy. Her personality, as bright and shining as her blonde hair, has been known to enliven even the dullest classroom. SOPHIE KATHERINE ZILINSKI Soph Commercial Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; History Club 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 3; Better Yet Club Council 4; Legenda Circulation Staff. As full of fun and happy-go-lucky as they come is Sophie. In the future whenever we need legal aid we'll turn to Sophie, who plans to become a lawyer. [51] History of Senior Class President Evelyn Archer Vice-President Hazel Kent Secretary Barbara Darrow Treasurer Anna Hichuk Representative to Honor Court....................................Ruth Neilan When we came to W.M.I. as Freshmen our Senior year seemed very remote, but here we are only four short and happy years later ready to graduate. Our stay at W.M.I. has indeed been a pleasant one for along with the hard work, which goes with the studies, there has been a great deal of enthusiasm in our class for social activities. Let us go back over some of our achievements of the last four years. For our Freshman class officers we elected as President, Dorothy Clayton, as Vice-president, Patricia Gaffney, as Secretary, Naomi Kaplan and as Treasurer, Ethel Drury. We were entertained by the Juniors at a Freshman Tea, which we enjoyed very much, hoping for the day when we too would be giving a Freshman Tea. We arrived safely and sanely at our Sophomore year and we elected as President of the class, Jean Murray; as Vice-president, Eunice Thompson; as Secretary, Florence Cook; and as Treasurer, Barbara Darrow. That year we presented a talent program and Seven to One, best play of the four classes, which made us very proud. During our Junior year we entertained the Freshmen at a tea, held our first dance, the Junior Prom, and tied with the Seniors for the most points in athletics. Our officers for that year were President, Jane Beebe; Vice-president, Eunice Thompson; Secretary, Mary Apanashk; and Treasurer, Georgia Millaras. And now we have come to our happiest and yet saddest year. We presented the Christmas program, which consisted of a play, and a pageant representing the Nativity. Our basketball team finished the season- undefeated and as a result they were invited to Fitch High School. Although we shall be proud to graduate from such a school as W.M.I. we shall all be very sorry to leave our Alma Mater, which has been our happy home for four years. [52] [53] WHO'S WHO IN 1940 Name Came to W. M. . to Noted tor Life Work Paulin9 Abbott chum with Bev Dimples Smiling Bessie Angelopoulos play records knowledge of Greek singing at the El Morocco Mildred Antis wise crack being Town Crier scooping for Winchell Mary Apanashk sell Legendas cute, pert nose modeling swing skirts Evelyn Archer jitterbug with Frannie high heels modeling shoes Geraldine Balestrini speak French reliability warden of female Sing Sing Virginia Bartnysky blush height being inconspicuous Anna Bayon become civilized friendliness side show barker Jane Beebe grow up baby voice housekeeping Mary Lou Beebe keep busy car driving a Yellow Cab Selma Blumenthal follow the crowd conglomeration of books finding a vocation Stella Brachas be efficient shiny blouses talent scout for the movies Jean Brown argue Monday morning corsages competing with Schiaparelli Mildred Burdick fly around energy slowing down Nedda Burdsall make friends capability finding patients Frances Bychich kid around jitterbugging making people laugh Frances Bychowsky liven things up helpfulness making out a heavy income tax D. R. Capozza make life complicated hair finding TWO jobs Philomena Carino read book reviews collecting new novels Sheila Casey thump apples poise collecting frat pins and hearts Mary Cavanaugh wear ribbons collection of freckles hospital hep-cat Vera Cesarini help Miss Polinski bright smile coach for the Yankees Barbara Chappell do geometry unheralded brilliance understanding Einstein's theories Rosemary Church keep out of mischief popularity running a model home Dorothy Clayton brighten it up peaches and cream complexion dazzling her boss Betty Jane Connors act curly eyebrows playing opposite Slim Summerville Florence Cook model clothes debutante coiffure posing for photographers Veronica Courtney fill in four years jabbering with Barbara D. Garbo's stand-in Ellen Corcoran amuse people gullibility raising a family Marjorie Crandall improve the choir personality making speeches Ann Curtin chew pencils culinary arts foreign correspondent Barbara Darrow enjoy herself being happy Master of Ceremonies on the radio Jessie Davis liven things up Irish humor straightening bookkeeping accounts Yolanda D'Elia be everyone's pal domestic ambitions burning pork chops Beatrice DiPaulo dance with Frances D. wavy hair finding another F. Astaire Georgianna Derrick amuse the business class hiding clocks helping tiny tots Ethel Drury have a good time making funny faces picking coconuts Marjorie Eagles eat appetite stuffing herself Kathleen Epps help everyone original jewelry reading poetry Mary Ferrigno hang around Gym handing numerals out throwing balls around Kathryn Fitzsimmons humor us jollity . learning how to spell medical terms Fay Ford meet Caesar and Vergil amusing chatter encouraging people Adelaide French take business honors friendliness taking dictation Patricia Gaffney knit contagious laughter writing obituaries for The Day Peggy Galvis become sophisticated giggling ornamenting an office Mary Ellen Geer do acrobatics page-boy peddling books Florence Giri make posters artistic ability drawing for Disney Blanche Greenblatt help everyone pleasantness Latin interpreter Margaret Hendry show-off clowning calming down [54] Name Came to W. M. I. to Noted tor Life Work Anna Hichuk haunt Miss Freeman intellectual curiosity quiz mistress Evelyn Higgins acquaint us with opera freckles singing at the Met. Lucille Hunt act silly spontaneous giggles being serious Barbara Jones study mispronunciation thinking Naomi Kaplan debate silly streaks cutting into people Mary Kelly talk about Billard vivacity cruising the Seven Seas Hazel Kent recondition her brains calmness washing test tubes Anita Kirshenbaum advertise the J. Shoppe meticulous habits papering walls Althea Larkin make a lot of noise exaggerated truths helping Gene Krupa Betty Leary flirt cuteness housekeeper Carolyn Macdonald keep a diary wit giving pills Margaret MacKenzie sleep cute poems enlarging her vocabulary Patricia MacPherson wear slacks vocabulary accommodating people Olga Manavas type bashfulness pounding the keys Norah Middleton write poetry quietness outwriting Margaret Mitchell Georgia Millaras avoid the boys being a swell sport learning how to add Frances Miller take up space sprightliness getting tall Giovina Mono take a rest gym outfit wheeling carriages lane Moore ride on the bus opportune remarks being a comedienne lean Murray go to conferences hand expressions talking double talk Ruthe Nash receive honors school spirit writing editorials Betty Nauta keep busy till 2:00 p. m. western Yankee accent becoming famous Ruth Neilan meet Noah Webster employed brains sharing her knowledge Gertrude Norris uphold family tradition good nature V star-gazing Helene Mugovero make new friends snoods teaching chillun I. $ M. O'Neil make us more mixed up Irish features getting Austria back on the map Flora Pettinari keep us gay enlivening French class convincing people Norma Phillips read books brilliancy in writing reviewing for the Times” Evelyn Quinn roll her eyes announcements in chapel keeping order Vivian Ray have fun costume jewelry filling in date books Eileen Rosen keep 6th period going vast amount of information getting an M. A. Virginia Ryan take her time contented disposition selling magazines on Times Square Agnes Saari see New London blonde hair building a private road to Niantic Marion Saunders reform the wicked good nature helping V. Ryan Norma Seipel play basketball athletic ability captain of a pro all-girls' team Jane Selden knit bunchy necklaces getting into Who's Who Louise Selleck speak Swedish recitations greeting immigrants Virginia Sherlock throw baseballs bowling taking candid shots on State St. Marion Slater play the trombone musical talent conducting the Slater Swingsters Theresa Sleights get more knowledge ambition Congressional representative H. M. Strosberg talk and type resemblance to each other confusing people Maud Sullivan cheer us up sunny sayings receiving at the White House Eunice Thompson learn being class scholar college professor Mary Verkade talk to Kitty T. goldy locks pulling out weeds Dorothy Ware see her friends boisterousness writing checks Barbara Weed outtalk Evelyn running downtown singing duets Jeanne Whitcomb blow in the band reading poetry digging up mummies Lorraine Young carry notices will to accommodate telling fortunes in Manny's Tea Room Irma Zabarsky meet Selma library angel Rubinoffistic career Emily Zeppieri take life easy wiggling her ears making excuses Sophie Zilinski argue earnestness cleaning up politics [55] STUDENT GOVERNMENT Better Yet Club Cabinet President....................... Vice-President - Chief Justice of Honor Court President of A. A. Senior Class President -Junior Class President Sophomore Class President -Freshman Class President -B. Y. C. Council Chairman Vigilance Department Chairman Sophomore Representative -Freshman Representative Honorary Member Marjorie Crandall Miss Elizabeth Speirs Geraldine Balesirini Mary Ferrigno Evelyn Archer Patricia Roche Janice Monroe Jean Hislop Barbara Jones Evelyn Quinn Eleanor Beitzel Ann Barry Jerome Burtt [56] Better Yet Club Council Pauline Abbott Ethel Drury Kathryn FitzSimons Sophie Olzacki Sophie Zilinski Carolyn Macdonald Helen Brachus Charlotte Crawford Helen Good Emily O'Connor Catherine Salvagna Vera Springs Mabel Brothwell Barbara Cranker Helen Floyd Olga Homola Janice Mallove Jeanne Morris Mildred Robbins Josephine Spinnato Barbara Thompson Ann Barry Marilyn Crawford Dorothy Fanjoy Hulda Horowitz Josephine Irlandi Nancy Miner Helen Roche Irvina Swift Elaine Vallee Vigilance Department Helen Aitner Margaret Hendry Virginia Sherlock Mary Apanashk Lucille Hunt Dorothy Ware Dorothy Bellichi Naomi Kaplan Elizabeth Traggis Mary Brooks Gertrude Kallio Sophie Mikiska Edith Chapin Helen Lake Louise Postovoit Gloria Cook Barbara Lamdin Ruth Ryan Ellen Corcoran Jean Hislop Mildred Reynolds Emily David Barbara Wainwright Margaret Norris Helen Donovan Marjorie Nesbit Anna Mae McNulty Margaret Garofoli Claire Sullivan Natalie Sheriff Philomena Perrino Honor Court Representatives Ruth Neilan Harriet Cremins Joan Conway Barbara Thompson f57] Better Yet Club President......................................Marjorie Crandall Vice-President.............................Miss Elizabeth Speirs Secretary-Treasurer (pro tem) - - - Geraldine Balesirini Upon entrance into W.M.I., all students as well as members of the faculty, become members of the Better Yet Club, the student government organization of the school. The purpose of the club is to help build better citizenship here and outside the school. During the last school term of 1938-1939 the Constitution of the Better Yet Club was altered to reorganize the Vigilance Department and to include a Better Yet Club Council; thereby giving more girls an opportunity to engage in student government work. The four departments of the Better Yet Club now include the Cabinet, which acts as an executive board to determine the policies of the club; the Council, which receives suggestions from the home rooms, discusses these suggestions and sends the results of their deliberations to the Cabinet; the Honor Court, which acts as a Judicial Power in certain matters pertaining to infraction of the Better Yet Club rules; and the Vigilance Department, which takes care of all matters pertaining to student use of the grounds, cafeteria, and traffic problems of the school. This year the Cabinet, aside from carrying on its regular work, has also assisted in the plans of Parents' Day and has undertaken the work of organizing a handbook for the benefit of the incoming students. We hope that in future years, the Better Yet Club will acquit itself as successfully as it has in the past and that the students will continue to follow the democratic principles the organization seeks to uphold. [58] pf Jgy c. P7oo'« c- UNDERCLASSMEN Junior Class President - Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .... Honor Court Representative - Patricia Roche Marguerite Campbell Ruth Strout Ruth Fanjoy Harriet Cremins We were all humble Freshmen when we entered the portals of W.M.I. in September, 1937, but as time went on we became accustomed to new faces and new studies and settled down for four years which most of us will never forget. In our Freshman year we were ably guided by Peggy Jones, President; Nancy Lathrop, Vice-President; Betty Morse, Secretary; and Helene O'Brien, Treasurer. Then came our Sophomore year in which there were many incidents that bound us closer to our Alma Mater. Having gained a little more confidence by this time, we presented Get Up and Bar the Door , a play written by one of our own classmates. For our officers we chose Frances Sheehan, Elizabeth Traggis, Anne Pulianovich, Gloria Cook, and Harriet Cremins. We entered our Junior year feeling certain that we would win new honors to add to previous ones. We were all happy to hear that our Junior Tea was a success and that we had made the Freshmen feel more at home. Our officers for this year are Patricia Roche, Marguerite Campbell, Ruth Strout, Ruth Fanjoy, and Harriet Cremins. Next year will be our last at W.M.I. and we hope to make it the best yet, so that our Alma Mater will be proud of the Class of '41. [60] Class of 1941 Amadon, Barbara Dennison, Elizabeth Anson, Lois DiMaggio, Lena Apostolos, Tarso Dimock, Joanna Armezzani, Gloria Dipollina, Benita Austin. Helen Dolin, Diane Bellman, Mary DonBrosky, Doris Balsam, Rose Dondero, Jean Bandroffe, Frances Donovan, Helen Baquero, Juanita Doucette, Rita Bathgate, Barbara Downing, Mary Beckwith. Beverly Dunbar, Jane Beebe, Helen Ealahan, Geraldine Bellichi, Dorothy Elion, Helen Brachus, Helen Elion, Marcia Bradshaw, Dorothy Fanjoy, Ruth Brady, Ann Ferrigno, Johanna Branche, Lillian Frost, Catherine Broske, Doris Funk, Shirley Brown. Barbara Garty, Patricia Brown, Mary Gates, Barbara Buckingham, Julia Geer, Ruth Bull, Theodate Geisman, Miriam Burke, Marion Glover. Elizabeth Calanquin, Catherine Goldthwaite, Celia Campbell, Margaret Good, Helen Carlin, Elizabeth Gori, Diana Carradori, Norma Goss, Ethel Cary, Betty Grandoni, Inez Catton, Marcia Haddad, Alice Chalifoux, Catherine Hagar, Georgette Chapin, Edith Harvey, Yvonne Chapman, Eleanor Haynes, Marjorie Chapman, Norma Henrici, Barbara Christensen, Joan Herndon, Ollie Cicirelli, Philomena Hillsberg, Rose Coghill, Anna Hislop, Catherine Coleman, Minnie Horton, Marjorie Colopoulos, Katherine Howard, Julia Cook, Gloria Itzkowitz, Florence Cooper, Dorothy Jones, Peggy Cormier. Rosemary Johnson, Doris Crawford, Charlotte June, Georgeann Cremins, Harriet Kallio, Gertrude Culotta, Rose Karamargin, Sophie D'Amica, Beatrice Amelia Kiely, Judy Daniels, Zallee King, Hazel Day, Patricia Kononchik, Mary Lacey, Virginia Rogers, Marilyn Lamory, Marjorie Rolfe, Kathleen Lake, Alice Romagna, Mildred Lake. Helen Ruddy. Mary Lardieri, Louise Ryan, Marjorie Lee, June Ryan. Ruth Lena, Virginia Salomon, Bernice Lidestri, Frances Salvagna, Catherine Lipton, Maxine Sarayusa, Claudia Lowe, Marion Sargent, Grace Lubow, Lucille Segleski, Gladys Lyden, Virginia Senser, Madeline Mace, Shirley Sevin. Louise Maiuri, Katherine Sheehan. Frances Manning, Margaret Sheriff, Hilda Mariani, Mary Sherlock. Betty Meyer, Leah Sherman, Virginia Meyer. Shirley Silva, Anne Moore, EulaFaye Simoncini, Eleanor Mostowy, Martha Simonton, Palmetta Murphy, Cecelia Sismore, Swan e Narducci, Theresa Smith, Cynthia Nelson. Una Smith, Dorothy Noble, Patricia Smith, Julia Norris, Margaret Springs, Vera Norton, June Stanton, Helen O'Brien, Helene Steinberg, Ida O'Connor, Emily Ann Steinberg, Odell Packer, Irene Stone. Barbara Pennella, Mary Strout. Ruth Perrino, Philomena Sullivan, Virginia Perrone, Marianna Svenberg, Mary Perry, Lillian Sventosky, Olga Peterson, Sonya Swanson. Virginia Petrosky, Sonya Sylvester, Virginia Pillari, Fannie Tomascik, Rose Plikus, Vera Traggis, Elizabeth Poletti, Geraldine Ushkevich, Sophie Pulianovich, Anne Veal, Virginia Pulianovich, Stella Veneri, Mary Quinn, Frances Wainwright, Barbara Rambush, Christine Warren. Elizabeth Resnikoff, Rebecca Wheeler, Mary Reynolds. Mildred Withington, Martha Ribner, Celina Woodhouse, Magaret Roche, Patricia Workman, Jessie Rogers, Helen Yauilla, Agnes Young, Mary Ann [61] Sophomore Class President - - '..............................Janice Monroe Vice-President....................................Eleanor Beitzel Secretary - -- -- -- - Alice Dennison Treasurer......................................Barbara Thompson Honor Court Representative ... Mildred Robbins Having speeded through the first year of school at W.M.I. successfully, we now have much more confidence in the years to come. As Freshmen we experienced a thrill when we elected our first class officers. We felt as though we held our own with Barbara Cranker, Eleanor Eeitzel, Claire Sullivan, Ruth Slater, Janice Monroe, and Barbara Thompson as our leaders. In sports we won third honors in Field Day and did very well in class games. We presented a short movie of Admiral Byrd and a Popeye Comedy as our contribution to the assembly programs. This year we gave a movie entitled Alexander Graham Bell. Never forgetting the work and play of our first two years at W.M.I. we shall look forward eagerly to being Juniors as we shall then be nearer our goal. [62] Class of 1942 Aitner, Helen Forsyth, Norma Allen, Jean Foss. Kathleen Anello. Yolande Francis. Mary Antoniac, Rita Francisconi, Mamie Babcock, Lrene Gadbois. Dorothy Bachese, Viola Gaffney, Marjorie Baquero, Betty Gaffney. Mary Barbera, Helen Garofoli, Margaret Beebe, Blanche Garvey, Ruth Beit, Florence Gavitt. Eileen Beitzel, Eleanor Grassi, Adriana Bennett, Jean Glassenberg, Edith Brachus, Evangeline Greenfield, Charlotte Brax, Laurice Gruskin. Helen Bridgeman, Hinsley Hall. Edith Brody, Judith Hamanak, Edna Brothwell, Mabel Hargrove, June Bruce, Clara Harris, Virginia Burdick, Lucille Hayes. Burnett Burgess, Mary Jean Haynes, Marjorie Burne, Charlotte Heath. Virginia Cady, Betty Herster, Marjorie Casimono, Lionarda Hill, Emma Castagna, Diana Hill Mildred Cavoli, Rosalie Hislop, June Chandler, Anne Hollrieder, Helen Chappell, Eleanor Homola, Olga Cheney, Constance Hunter. Anna Colandene. Rose Huntington, Priscilla Connor. Barbara Mezeski, Margaret Cranker. Barbara Kanabis, Aspasia Crine, Kathleen Kane, Frances Damino, Anna Karamargin, Felia Danz, Nola Kashanski, Sophie Darling, Anne Kelly. Mary David, Emily King, Mary Davidson, Grace Koss, Yetta Davidson, Shirley Kozlin, Beatrice Dempsey, Florence Krause. Ruth Dennison, Alice Kumfert, Lillian DiPollina. Frances Lake. Jeannette Dobrosky, Nellie Lambdin. Barbara Donovan. Marjorie Lancaster, Louise Dorsky, Marcelle Liljenstein, Lucie Drago, Sally Lloyd. Alice Verna Farina, Antoinette Loesch, Ethel Fernandes. Isabel Loughlin, Mary Floyd, Helen Lyons, Veronica Santangelo, Virginia Maffioli, Anna Saunders, Mildred Maclnnes, Marjorie Scarsdale, Ruth Maclnnes, Patricia Schwartz. Shirley Maher, Eileen Sedlak, Helen Malleck, Elizabeth Serruto, Constance Mallove, Janice Sharaf, Valerie Manice, Mary Sheehan, Mary Manning, Edith Sheriff, Natalie Massad, Cecelia Sherman, Doris Massad, Helen Shragowitz, Gertrude McGowan, Betty Silva, Irene McGuire, Virginia Silva. Jennie McGuirk. Rita Simoncini, Evelyn McCone, Catherine Sismore, Marjorie Meadnis, Jane Sistare, Betty Mikiska, Sophie Sizer, Mary Mills. Elizabeth Skinner, Lillian Minson. Nancy Slater. Ruth Monroe, Janice Smith. Jane Morgan, Marion Smith. Marion Morris, Jeanne Snyder. Helena Mostowy. Helen Solecki, Eleanora Nasser. Estelle Solomon, Shirley Nassetta, Angeline Speaks, Nancy Neville. Barbara Spinnato. Josephine Nordling, Irene Spinnato, Santa Oliver, Vivian Strazza. Florence Olsen. Anne Sullivan, Barbara Palmer. Constance Sullivan, Claire Penman, Ruth Sullivan, Marie Plomaritis, Mary Tate. Noreen Ploszaj, Rosalie Thomas, Eleanor Pope. Shirley Thompson, Barbara Postovoit, Louise Tourjee, Clara Prokop, Martha Toxey, Marjorie Pryski, Helen Traub, Shifro Purpura. Concetta Travers. Mildred Quintiliani. Lola Tudisca. Cristenzia Regan. Mary Jean Turello, Jane Renzoni, Amelia Vallee, Lorraine Rebaudo. Anna Waterman, Marianna Ricardo. Frances Whitmarsh. Mary Robbins, Mildred Wood, June Roche, Marie Wood, Theodora Rosenberg, Helen Zabahonski. Jane Ryan. Mary Zuk, Evelyn Zwisler, lean r 631 Freshman Class President.............................................lean Hislop Vice-President................................Marianna Mondelci Secretary............................................Alice Sutiie Treasurer........................................Geraldine Carlin It is with much pleasure and no little pride that the present Freshman Class thank some of the upper classmen for commenting on the fine, cheerful, friendly spirit we are displaying and we earnestly hope we shall be able to live up to it during the four years we are at W.M.I. We aim to do our best and if we can only tackle our problems with the same spirit as we have the activities of the school, we are sure we can succeed. In the fall several Freshmen entered the tennis tournament and one even managed to be in the semi-finals. We have also competed in the basketball games. Our class admires the democratic form of school government and knows our future will be greatly influenced by it. We Freshmen are proud of W.M.I. and when we leave we want our Alma Mater to be proud of us. r 64] Class of 1943 Abrams, Selma DeWolf, Marion Albano, Eleanor DeWolfe. Beatrice Aldrich, Estelle DiPaulo, Marion Allen, Mary Dodson, Grace Alley, Lorraine Dorr, Edith Atchales. Mary Driscoll, Catherine Auwood, Betty Duggan, Mary Avery, Helen Dunbar. Shirley Ballman, Phyllis Ebersole, Doris Barry. Ann Eklund, Jane Barry, Barbara Enos. Marguerite Bartnycky, Mary Ersoff, Gladys Bathgate, Joan Fanjoy, Dorothy Beckwith, Jane Fargh, Doris Beebe, Joline Fenn. Elizabeth Belgrade, Dorothy Ferro, Margaret Beloff, Betty Fiske, Geraldine Bennett, Evelyn Flynn, Catherine Benois, Theodora Frances, Anna Beran, Barbara Gaines, Evelyn Bernstein, Zeldamae Geer. Ena Bezanson, Eleanor Gerber, Virginia Blonder, Bertha Giri, Gladys Bloomer, Bessie Gorman, Eleanor Burvett, Harriet Gossett, Mildred Brady, Rita Graham. Ann Broske, Henrietta Gramberger, Marian Brown, Dorothy Greenblatt, Jacquelyn Brown, Loretta Grimes. Gwendolyn Burgess, June Grubaugh, Joan Busca, Elia Gustafson, Dorothy Butchka, Mary Haberek, Laura Capozza, Joan Halpern, Miriam Care, Margaret Hamilton, Doris Carlin, Geraldine Harrington. Ruth Castagna, Virginia Hayes, Marjorie Ceretto, Phyllis Hendel, Beatrice Chabasinski, Helen Hill, Dorothy Chappell, Anita Hislop, Jean Cheevers, Ardith Hislop, Nancy Christopherson, Anna Hollrieder, Ruth Clark, Norma Horowitz. Hulda Connor, Ruth Howard, Mary Conway, Joan Howard, Ruth Corrigan, Margaret Lear, Shirley Cramer. Dorothy Loper. Ruth Crawford, Marilyn Irlandi, Josephine Cuddy, Mary Killeen, Mary Cummings, Dorothy Kozlin, Marjorie Decker, Norma Kurtz. Miriam Delatizsky, Paula Krupowski, Sopie Dembek, Mary Ann Labrie, Edna Dayton. Jeannette Lake, Audrey Dempsey. Louise LaMarche, Jill NeNoia, Rosalie Lang, Marjorie D'Eufemia, Rose Lardieri, Helen Deveau, Josephine Lee, Charlotte Roberge, Lorraine Linke, Emma Roche, Helen Lovitch, Arline Rogers, Ruth Darrow Lowe, Marilyn Rose. Elizabeth Lowe, Ruth Ryan, Gloria Lunde, Sue Samuelson, Claire Lynch, Margaret Santangelo, Lucy Mallove, Ruth Santangelo. Viola Mancini, Anna May Santaniello, Mary Manheimer, Caroline Savard. Jacqueline Maryeski, Sophie Sawicky. Julia McGrath, Katherine Scacciaferro, Mary McGuirk. Letitia Seltzer. Helen McNeil, Ruth Shapiro, Bernice Menditto, Dorothy Shea. Patricia Meyer, Nessa Sheehan. Alma Meyer, Sue Skaling. Anna Mae Miner, Nancy Skaling, Ruth Mingo, Muriel Smith, Marion F. Mondelci, Marianna Smith, Marion M. Moran. Margaret Smuckler, Mary Morgan, Eleanor Sobczyk, Helen Mros, Virginia Sousa, Carolina Muscarella, Carolyn Speaks, Eunice, Nelson, Harriet Starr. Naomi Nesbit, Jean Starr, Ruth Nieto. Elvira Stoner, Ethel Norris, Evelyn Sullivan, Harrietann Northway, Eileen Suttie. Alice L. O'Bryne, Mary Swift, Irvina Onuparik, Nadine Tallevi, Gilda Osborn, Marcia Tarr. Daileen O'Donnell, Margaret Tate, Betty Palmisano, Georgia Taylor. Elizabeth Parisi, Mary Testagrossa, Grace Purpora, Anna Mattson, Lillian Patterson, Marguerite May, Mary Ann Payne, Loraine McGann, Jacqueline Pelling, Harriet McGourty, Edna Perkins. Barbara Thibodeau. Jean Perrone, Angeline Tomascik, Mary Perry. Ann Louise Treat, Penelope Perry, Florence Tsemelia, Mary Perry. Roberta Tutla, Elsie Pickhardt, Ruth Underhill, Gene Plouffe, Madelyn Valle. Elaine Polcare, Amelia Velles, Eftima Polinsky, Rowena Verenes, Catherine Pompea, Lillian Violette, Gladys Pond, Marian Wadecki, Catherine Poplawski. Helen Wheeler, Annie Proffitt, Edythe Wheeler, Yvonne Putnam. Betty Jane Wieczraels, Frances Rainey, Jeanette Williams, Ethel Rambush. Marian Wilson, Roselle Ribchinsky, Florence Wino, Margaret Wool, Charlotte [65] [66] The Athletic Association President -Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Business Manager Faculty Adviser - Mary Ferrigno Agnes Saari Georgia Millaras Evelyn Simoncini Clara W. Polinsky The Athletic Association is an organization of which every student automatically becomes a member upon entering W.M.I. This year the A.A. dues have been absorbed into the new Financial Plan which went into effect in 1940, although students not belonging to the Plan are still required to pay dues as before. The dues take care of the expense of the gymnastic equipment. The annual Cotillion this year was replaced by an informal dance. Tennis, one of the many athletic activities of W.M.I. again opened the sport season. The matches took place at Mitchell's Courts. The Juniors, represented by Barbara Brown, were winners of the tournament. In the finals Alice Suttie, a freshman, defeated a sophomore,. Mary Francis; a junior, Barbara Brown, defeated a senior, Jean Brown; and in the final match Alice Suttie was defeated by Barbara Brown. By this victory the class of '41 gained five points towards Field Day. The Soccer games are limited to the two upper classes. After the practice during class, the teams are chosen by majority vote. r 68 3 This year the Seniors defeated the Juniors by a score of 4-1, thereby gaining 5 points towards the loving cup which is to be awarded after Field Day. Even though this was the first trial of the Freshmen's strength, they proved their skill in a fieldball game against the Sophomore teams. Each class was represented by two teams and the Freshman teams showed their superiority by winning both games. With these victories the Freshmen gain eight points toward the Field Day loving cup. Play Day was held in W.M.I. again this year; twenty girls from each school were received at W.M.I. by the class officers. The following schools sent representatives: Bacon Academy, Norwich Free Academy, Stonington High School, Fitch High School, and Chapman Technical High School. Two more Play Days were held in March, and one in April. The former was to be a Basketball Play Day between Fitch and W.M.I., a game to be played at each school. The latter was a volley ball and volley tennis game between Fitch and W.M.I. A loud clamor of class cheers opened the basketball season. The Seniors, although a bit weak with their cheers against the Sophomores in assembly, showed that they had the old fighting spirit by defeating the Sophomores in an exhibition game in the gymnasium. The Juniors also had a game and cheer rally and their opponents were the Freshmen. Although these games were exhibition games, they served their purpose by making the students conscious of the good work done by their classmates. Many students are led to believe that only certain girls get the opportunity to play on the first team, but in many cases this year girls who have been on the second team found that they were good enough for the first team. In this way they received their reward for their hard work. The Class of '40 has made a surprising record for itself in basketball: in '38 they missed the banner by one point; in '39 they tied the Seniors for it; and in ’40 they left their opponents far behind by winning almost every game. [691 Basketball INTRAMURAL GAMES Senior 1st defeated Junior 1st........................27-21 Senior 1st defeated Sophomore 1st......................37- 5 Senior 1st defeated Freshman 1st......................34-22 Senior 2nd defeated Junior 2nd........................21-14 Senior 2nd defeated Sophomore 2nd......................28-9 Senior 3rd defeated Freshman 3rd......................16-15 Junior 1st defeated Sophomore 1st.....................30-23 Sophomore 1st defeated Freshman 1st...................21-20 Sophomore 2nd defeated Freshman 2nd - - - - 31-10 Sophomore 2nd defeated Junior 2nd.....................18-17 Freshman 1st defeated Junior 1st......................27-13 Freshman 2nd defeated Senior 2nd......................20-15 Freshman 2nd defeated Junior 2nd......................30-16 [701 Senior History Club President...................................Joyce Rothery Secretary...................................Jean Marsters Program Chairman.................................Ethel Drury Faculty Adviser...............................Mrs. Mary Lee The Senior History Club is composed of about one hundred and ten fourth year history students who are interested in the social, political, and economic problems of their community and state. The meetings, held the second Monday of every month, are planned by the program chairman and her committee with the assistance of the faculty adviser. The program usually consists of a guest speaker and a trip to a local institution with which the speaker is associated, or a field trip later in the month. Some of the more extensive trips included visits to Hartford and the children's village there, the State Prison at Wethersfield, the State Farm at Niantic, and an all-day trip to New York. [71] W. M. I. Junior Citizens Council President...................................Carolyn Macdonald Vice-President...............................Jean Murray Secretary..................................Catherine Calanquin Treasurer ........ Florence Giri Program Chairman.............................Kathleen Epps Faculty Adviser - - - - Miss Katherine G. Buckley This year, the second of the Junior Citizen's Council's existence, has been an interesting and profitable one for members of the club. Since the club was started in 1938 its aim has been to develop better citizenship and to promote a more active interest in important civic problems. This year the club tried to stimulate interest not only among members but throughout the entire student body by holding an assembly program in the form of a panel discussion on Clarence Striet's plan for a union of the democracies. In 1940, for the first time, the Council has exchanged programs with some of the other local high schools. A gay Christmas party for members was a great deal of fun. Also on the less serious, social side, was a St. Valentine's Dance, sponsored by the club for the purpose of raising money for reference material. The most important job of the Junior Citizen's Council, however, is to make the W.M.I. girls realize, and teach them how to use to best advantage, the right of freedom of thought and speech. [72] Freshman History Club President...........................................Selma Abrams Vice-President..........................................Ann Barry Secretary-Treasurer..............................Harriett Pelling Program Chairman................................Josephine Irlandi Faculty Adviser.............................Miss Eleanor Driscoll The Freshman History Club, made up of about thirty-eight girls studying Ancient History, plays an important part in the activities at W.M.I. Constructive hobbies of drawing, soap carving, designing and building furniture for a Roman home presented to the club by the school constitute the program at the meetings, and plans for the following week for an excursion of interest pertaining to the project are discussed. These trips are made in and around New London and to various points in the immediate vicinity of the community. [73] Le Cercle Francais Presidente Vice-Presidente Secretaire Tresoriere Senior - Flora Pettinari Eunice Thompson - Yolanda D'Elia Fay Ford Junior - Joanna Dimock - Frances Sheehan - Josephine Spinnato - Harriet Cremins Faculty Advisers - - Miss Esther Barlow, Miss Virginia Daire, Miss Rebecca Nims, Miss Loretta Higgins, Miss Josephine Mansfield, Miss Frances Sharaf, Miss Natalie Swift In an attempt to capture a little of the spirit and charm of France le Cercle Francais each month has presented a program endeavoring to interpret French life and culture. At the November meeting the French soldier's love for his family and home was portrayed in an original student dramatization of Le Permis-sionaire by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. In December Noel en Provence brought the members a glimpse of the quaint Christmas festival of the peasants of Southern France. The two broadcasts in French and the four French movies sponsored by Connecticut College suggested programs for le Cercle Francais. At one meeting the radio program was supplemented by the choral reading and dramatization of La Fontaine's fables La Cigale et la Fourmi, Le Corbeau et le Renard and La Laitiere et le pot au lait. Later in the year Les Precieuses Ridicules by Moliere provided material for another meeting. To complete the series of programs the club's old friend Guignol, who is so popular among the French students, appeared on his tiny stage with the familiar Pan! Pan! Pan! Finally-digressing just enough from French tradition to satisfy a truly American taste—was held a picnic a l'americaine. Looking back over the year in le Cercle Francais the October meeting, in which the faculty advisers surprised the club with a highly amusing dramatization of three French folk songs, was recalled with particular pleasure. For this entertainment and for their enthusiastic direction of the club activities throughout the year the members wish to acknowledge their appreciation. [74] Der Deutsche Verein President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Nedda Burdsall Naomi Kaplan Cynthia Smith Marjorie Eagles Miss Dorothy Page The German Club this year, under the guidance and with the assistance of the faculty adviser, has had a most enjoyable and interesting year. At the meetings, which have been held monthly, much has been learned about the life and customs of the German people. As these meetings are conducted in German, the members have had an opportunity to use the language both in a formal way and also under more informal circumstances than in regular class periods. Programs of various types have been enjoyed as, for example, lectures, folk dancing, musical, and literary programs. The most outstanding event of the year was the Christmas party. At that time the traditions of the German Christmas were presented in poetry, song, and legend. Gathered around a beautifully decorated tree, Christmas carols were sung, gifts exchanged and refreshments, appropriate to the season, enjoyed. The final event, the picnic in June, was greatly enjoyed and brought to a close the many activities of the year. In these days when international relations are so strained, every effort should be made to understand the peoples of other lands. Through the club meetings the members have come to know a little better the characteristics and culture of the German people. [751 Las Alegres Senoritas President ........... Peggy Jones Vice-President..................... Ethel Drury Secretary.............................Kathryn FitzSimons Treasurer........................Gladys Segleski Faculty Advisers - Miss Dorothy Page, Miss Rebecca Nims The Spanish Club this year has had a series of interesting and amusing programs. The monthly meetings, held in the library, have included songs of Spain and South America, poetry, stories and plays presented in Spanish. One of these was an entertaining skit entitled Los Martinez en el Restaurante, given by a group of second and third year students. Upon one occasion Miss Clara Polinsky, who spent several weeks in South America last summer, told the members about her adventures and impressions of Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, and Buenos Aires, illustrating her talk with photographs, snapshots, and music. According to the Spanish custom of celebrating the festival of the Three Kings at Twelfth Night with the exchange of gifts, a Christmas party was held on the fifth of January. After a play was presented, the girls exchanged gifts and enjoyed the exciting game of Pinata. The observance of Pan-American Day was the topic of the April meeting, and later an exhibition of articles from South America and Mexico was held, which showed the colorful and artistic handiwork of our southern neighbors. [76] Sorores Togatae President................................................Helene O'Brien Vice-President...........................................Margaret Norris Secretary-Treasurer......................................Claire Sullivan Program Chairman.................................................Mary Brown Faculty Advisers - - Mrs. Elizabeth Mac Adams, Miss Elizabeth Waterman Sorores Togatae, the Latin Club, has this year, as in past years, served to foster a closer relationship and better understanding between the Latin students and their instructors and to further their interest in Latin. The members enjoyed learning much about Roman life and customs, which though interesting and important, often could not be stressed in class owing to lack of time. No less did the girls enjoy the various social activities which the club provided. [77] General Science Club President ....................................................Marilyn Crawford Secretary.....................................................Dorothy Gadbois Treasurer.....................................................Kathryn Bennett Librarian......................................................Evelyn Bennett Publicity Agents................................Geraldine Carlin, Muriel Mingo Faculty Adviser.........................................Miss Agatha McGuire The General Science Club, composed of girls studying General Science, is in reality a Photography Club. The club was formed to further the knowledge of the members in the field of photography. Dues are paid monthly and the money is used to purchase materials necessary to carry out his project. Pin-hole cameras have been obtained and photographs have been taken with these cameras by the members. The girls have also learned how to develop their own pictures. [78] Biology Club President Barbara Cranker Vice-President Gertrude Shragowitz Secretary Shirley Pope Treasurer Charlotte Crawford Program Chairman Ruth Penman Constitution Chairman Santa Spinnato Publicity Chairman........................................Mamie Francisconi Faculty Advisers - Miss Mildred Abbott, Miss Marion Earle The Biology Club holds its meetings the first Thursday of the month, except in the case of special meetings. At Thanksgiving time, the members appealed for donations of food and money which were given to the Learned Mission for distribution to the local needy families. In addition, the club undertook to decorate the Library and the lobby of Buell Hall with evergreens, painted weed pods, berries, and colored lights which brightened the entrance to the auditorium. The club sponsored a tulip campaign, providing money for the purchase of bulbs which were planted in Mitchell's Woods. In the spring when they bloomed, a ceremony of dedication was held. During the winter months, bird seed was purchased and placed in protected locations for the native birds. A school feeding station was started, and in future years the maintenance of it will be one of the club's activities. Trips were made to the Connecticut College Arboretum, laboratory, and Greenhouse, and to the Plant estate in Oswegatchie to see the birds, and to other places of interest in the community. . [79] Choir President..................... ... Hilda Sheriff Glee Club President.............. - - Elizabeth Sullivan Vice-President - - - - - - - Kathryn Hislop Secretary.............. - - - - Ann Barry Treasurer ----- - - - - Leah Meyer Faculty Adviser - - - - Miss Edith Pekkanen Orchestra President............... - - Mabel Brothwel! Librarians.............. Shirley Solomon, Charlotte Lee [80] Band President....................................................Mildred Antis Librarians...................................Marykate Coffey, Marion Slater Musical Organizations The musical organizations perform a vital role in the life of W.M.I. At assembly programs and concerts sponsored by this department during the year the special selections presented were very well received by the audience. The Choir, selected on a competitive basis from the four classes, presided over the morning Chapel exercises and occasionally rendered a special selection at this time. This organization also performed for outside groups, such as churches and clubs. The Glee Club, open to any member interested in singing, was very active this past year. At Christmas time groups sang carols in the three buildings of the school accompanied by members of the Orchestra, and carolled for the children at the Seaside Sanitarium at Waterford. The Band began its activities by playing at the football games of Bulkeley and representing the school in several parades. The major activities of the musical department were brought to an end with the annual all New England Festival held at Provincetown and the New England Festival at Lawrence, and the festival sponsored by the department held in April which was open to the public. [81] Editor-in-Chiel Business Managers Circulation Manager Descant ........................Ruthe Nash Helen Strosberg, Marjorie Strosberg Barbara Thompson DEPARTMENT EDITORS News.........................................................Fay Ford Feature...............................................Selma Blumenthal Literary ............................................Peggy Jones Clubs....................................................Barbara Jones Sports...................................................Frances Lidestri Humor....................................................Mildred Antis Alumnae...................................................Jean Murray Exchange............................................Carolyn Macdonald Art.......................................Maxine Lipton, Dorothy Cooper Make-Up.............................................Kathryn FitzSimons Faculty Advisers .... Miss Esther Barlow, Miss Dorothy Love, Miss Catherine Vargas, Miss Edna Potter, Miss Mary Eusatania The Descant, our school newspaper, completes its third year of publication with the close of school for 1939-40. Last year the Descant was rated in the class of second honors by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. This year the membership in this organization has been continued and this year's contest entered, and Ruthe Nash and Fay Ford were sent to the New York Convention. With circulation doubled because of our new financial system, the Descant staff has made special efforts to have the paper live up to its name, which means to discourse fully. This year, the staff has made an attempt to become a newsmagazine with an increase in the number of stories and feature articles. Also, the art department has been enlarged, and new art equipment has been bought so that we now have more pictures than formerly. Drama Club General Chairman..........................................Betty Leary Senior Chairman............................................Mary Kelly Junior Chairman...........................................Betty Carlin Sophomore Chairman..................................Edith Glassenberg Freshman Chairman........................................Eftima Velles Faculty Advisers................................Miss Janice Wightman, Miss Louise Rafferty, Miss Rose Camassar and Miss Catherine Avery The Drama Club, composed of girls from all four classes who are interested in any phase of dramatics, is divided into four sections with a chairman heading each. When the club meets as a whole, a general chairman presides. During the course of the year a play was presented by each division. This year, in addition to the class plays, two one-act comedies, entitled Fireman, Save My Child and The Doormat , were presented at an evening performance for the purpose of allowing girls from all four classes to take part in the production. This performance, open to the public, was to acquaint the public with work of the Drama Club and to raise money for its operation. This year, the Junior division presented Lamin' , a comedy, which amused the student body immensely. The scene represented a typical home in the smoky hills of Tennessee. Ringing in Christmas cheer and good will, the Senior division presented A Perjured Santa Claus , a gay, colorful sketch which the audience received enthusiastically. It was of particular interest that this play was adapted by Selma Blumenthal from a story by Myra Kelly. The scenery, representing a general store window, designed and executed by Florence Giri and her committee, was original and effective. r 831 The Mathematics Club SENIOR President.................................Patricia McPherson Secretary-Treasurer - -- -- -- - Joanna Dimock JUNIOR President............................................Jacqueline Greenblatt Secretary-Treasurer - -- -- -- - Margaret Lynch Faculty Advisers - ----- Miss Madeleine Freeman, Miss Elizabeth Speirs, Miss Mary Jane Wilson A new organization at Williams Memorial Institute this year is the Mathematics Club. Because of the fact that a large number of girls were present at the first meeting, the club was divided into two groups: a junior club, consisting of first year students, and a senior club, made up of girls who have had more than one year of mathematics. The purpose of this newly formed club is not only to pursue the study of mathematics further than can be done in class but to entertain the members by music, by the showing of short motion pictures, and by presenting plays connected with mathematics. {� +] [85] 1940 Class Will P. Gaffney bequeaths her literary ability to M. A. Young. M. Hendry wills her impishness in study hall to B. Carey and E. Ballman. G. Millaras leaves her athletic ability to E. Simoncini. M. Crandall wills her good taste in clothes to E. Glassenberg. A. Curtin leaves her journalistic ability to B. Thompson. E. Rosen bequeaths her madrigal alto voice to M. Allen. E. Thompson leaves her meditative inclinations to M. Brown. S. Blumenthal wills her ardent imagination to S. Pope. N. Kaplan bequeaths her debating ability to V. Lena. M. Coffey leaves her attractive smile to G. Cook. N. Middleton wills her poetic ability to J. Dimock. E. Corcoran leaves her luck to B. Mills. D. Clayton leaves her seat in Chapel to E. Hamilton. M. L. Beebe wills her parking space in front of Buell Hall to E. Dennison. The Class of 1940 leaves its abundance of school spirit to the underclassmen. L. Hunt wills her domestic abilities to B. Carlin. H. Feldman bequeaths her interest in Bulkeley to C. Cheney and A. Brady. M. Apanashk leaves her kerchiefs to L. Haberek. A. Hichuk leaves her multi-colored ribbons to H. Sobczyk. The Legenda Staff leaves its sincerest wishes for success to the staff of 1941. B. Jones wills her quietness to L. Burdick. A. Larkin leaves her excuses to A. Haddad. F. Delmonte leaves her dancing feet to M. Kononchik. J. Seldon wills her ever-clicking knitting needles to J. Bennett. R. Garland bequeaths her dramatic ability to E. Traggis. S. Casey leaves her colorful skirts to B. Brown. P. Carino leaves her vocabulary to P. Jones G. Balestrini leaves her French ability to J. Dimock. M. Ferrigno leaves her jewelry-making to H. Cremins. M. Gray leaves her love of reading to M. Pennella. 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SOLOMON Dnnce Favors and Novelties School Supplies 48 State Street 30 Main Street New London [95] Compliments of SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 25 Main Street New London, Conn. Compliments of... R A D W A Y’S DAIRY Represented by E. E. Hall, Mgr. Telephone 6673 Vitamin D Milk FOR YOUR BANQUET — DANCE — PARTY — REUNION CONVENTION —ETC. Call the Norwich Inn Norwich, Conn. Compliments Compliments of.. . of... CAPITOL A FRIEND HABERDASHERY 54 State Street % [96] Compliments of... Compliments of Payne Keefe BERNARDS 253 State Street ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS SMART Ready to Wear The Union Bank Trust Co. OF NEW LON DON CHECKING ACCOUNTS onnecticut’s Oldest Bank A. Graham Creighton THE WOMAN’S SHOPPE Architect Gowns and Coats • 236 State Street Phone 9518 140 State Street New London New London, Conn. IIMHMIIIIHHI.III, J [97] DUTCH LAND FARMS The Gentlemen’s Press L. Sc E. KOSAKOW Fine Printers Tel. 2-2786 9 Williams St. New London, Conn. BREAKFAST LUNCHEONS DINNERS 28 Flavors Ice Cream SANDWICHES AND LATE SNACKS WHY NOT HAVE A SAVINGS ACCOUNT IN The Savings Ban of 7 [ew London 63 Main Street A Big, Strong, Friendly Ban Compliments of... Compliments of... [9«] W. R. PORTER Credit Jewelers June’s Rose Shoppe Florist 116 Ocean Ave. Tel. 2-1776 Kaplan’s Luggage Shop and Travel Bureau For Your Party 123 State St. Fro-Joy New London Ice Cream • • If e are grateful for the privilege of arranging the New York anel Washington educational tours for fV.M.I. GENERAL ICE CREAM CORPORATION Compliments John T. Haney INC. 0 Insurance JAMES A. MAY • 319 Dewart Building New London Compliments Compliments of.. . W. T. Grant and Company Michael’s Dairy Compliments of THE THAMES LUMBER CO. You are most cordially invited to visit and inspect our new home where ' The Pause That Refreshes’’ is bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Company by BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW LONDON, INC. 951 Bank Street, Corner Grace New London, Conn. .................................................................. Mill Hill •••••••I...................••••••••••••......••••••........11111111111111111111111111111 [100] IIIMIIIIIII.......................................................................................................................................... 1....... Rudd’s MR. AND MRS. RUDD have enjoyed family patronage for over thirty years. Ask Mother and Dad. NEW LONDON HANDY SHOP GIFTS NOVELTIES AND FAVORS Phone 2-4501 Bank and Colman Sts. Spicer Ice Coal Co., Inc. Anthracite COAL Bituminous FUEL OILS RANGE OILS General Electric Howe Appliances 19 Thames Street Groton, Connecticut Automatic Motor Stokor Coal Burner Simplified “Delco” Oil Burner The New London City National Bank • Commercial and Savings Accounts TRUST DEPARTMENT MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CO. HIIIMMItlHIHMHIIIMIIIIIMIII....•••••••! [101] National Bank of A Bite to Eat and Something Sweet Commerce OLYM PI A TEA ROOM New London, Conn. Sandwiches Lunches HOME-MADE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES Founded 1852 235 State Street Manwaring Bldg. New London Business College 53rd Year Business Administration Higher Accountancy Executive-Secretarial Stenographic-Secretarial Business and Banking Shorthand and Typewriting Fall Term begins September 4 Night School opens September 9 CHARLES E. CLINE, Principal 231 State Street Tel. 7441 Best Wishes and Good Luck to Class of IQ40 W. M. I. CAFETERIA .... .................................................... II llllll I •• I • • ■ ■ • 11 • • I .IIIHmilHIHIIimmillHMHimt'' [102] , IIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|(||||||1|||||||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� WINTHROP MARKET THE MARTOM GROCERIES — MEATS AND PROVISIONS RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM SHOP Complete Dairy liar — Home Cooked Foods 80 Winthrop Street Telephone 5379 405 Williams St.— Phone 2-3917 Route 32 New London, Conn. Compliments of... City Coal Co. EZEKIEL SPITZ, Prop. Jeddo Coal Lehigh Coal Kopper’s Coke Socony Heating Oils York Oil Burners M O D E R N ELECTRIC C O M P A N V 153 Bank St. Nf. v London, Conn. WONG’S | CHOW MEIN—CHOP SUEY i All Chinese Dishes Orders to take out 2$c and up I Telephone 8082 78 Truman Street New London, Conn. The Friendly iXeighl orhood Drug Store Highest Quality Drugs at Comparable Prices Prescriptions My Specialty Under Personal Ownership of CHARLES J. READ Registered Pharmacist READ’S PHARMACY 393 Williams Street New London ' •••111111111II........................................................................ mill I llll....I............ Illllllll.....Illlllllllllllll....................IIIIIIIIIIIIMilitii [103] '■■••limit.......................... min.................... mini....mmmm.......................... immim....mi...................................................... Compliments of... A FRIEND LEO’S SHOE REPAIR SHOP LEO A. MESSINA, Prop. The Harbor of Lost Soles Phone 7380 7 Montauk Ave. New London Compliments of THE SORTOR Empire CHEVROLET CO. Cleaners and Dyers • Quality Service 90 Garfield Avenue 670 Hank Street Phone 2-3437 Phone 4371-2 New London, Conn. FISHER Florist Compliments of Savard Brothers, Inc. Commencement Bouquets anti Corsages Reasonable in Price Women’s Brown-wliite Saddle Oxfords $3.95 Women’s Blue-white Saddle Oxfords $4.95 Artistic in Arrangement 134 State Street New London CENTRALE BEAUTY SALON Centrale Dress Shop Mrs. Mae D. Brown, Prop. Where Style and Quality Keep Company with Low Prices “All Branches of Beauty Culture” 439 Ocean Ave. Phone 7854 441 Ocean Ave. Open Evenings Phone 7307 iiiimimiiimiimiimiiiimimimiiiimmmiiimmmmmiimmmmiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmiimmiMMiiiiiiiimmiimimiiiiiimimimiiiiimiimmimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii [104] THE ORANGE CAR CHARTER BUSES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Four days from our orchard to you • They’re Better Because They’re Fresh Nf.w Haven and Shore Line Railway Co., Inc. | Compliments of... Compliments of HUGH MacKENZIE Niantic Beauty Shop DAIRY 1 Pennsylvania Ave. Tel. Niantic 298 Niantic, Connecticut GLADYS WILSON’S SHOPPE Compliments of ... | Dry Goods, Furnishings, Gifts, Toys and Seasonable Merchandise CLARKE’S VARIETY SHOP | TeE 240 77 Main St. Niantic, Conn. Main Street Niantic THE NIANTIC LUMBER COMPANY I)r. BUILDING MATERIALS AT THE SHORE Joseph I). Gitlin Niantic, Conn. Oarde Building iimmiiiiiiii |0 [105] .....••••••Hill..........MM...........MIMMMM.......MMI................MMMMMMMMMM......IMMIMM.............MMM.....MMM.............MMMMMMMI..........MMMMMMM.....................MMMMMMIM HOPSON CHAPIN MEG. CO. HEATING ENGINEERS • New London, Conn. Milady Beauty Shoppe Jane Armstrong, Prop. Permanent Waves $2.95 to $7.50 Finger Waves .25 Arch .25 Manicuring .50 Shampoo (short) .25 Shampoo (long) .50 Genuine Lotions Used 18 Meridian Street Phone 9572 Compliments Roberts of ... Electric Shop GRIMES CLEANERS • 110 Bank Street THE Krieger’s Pharmacy PEQUOT LAUNDRY, Inc fmU AMERIcSf ) Launderers Since 1S7() y New London, Conn. 210 Montauk Ave. New London Compliments of ... Grinold Auto Parts, Inc. HENDEL FURNITURE COMPANY, Inc. Complete Home Furnishings GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 219 Bank St. New London, Connecticut Bank St. and Montauk Ave. ..........................................................................iHiiiiiiMiMmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiMitiiiHiMiMiMiMiiMiMMHiiimiiiiMiiMiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiMMiiiiii , L. QUINTILIANI LADIES’ AND GENTS’ TAILORS Tuxedo Cut-away and Full-dress Suits To Rent 204 Hank Street Tel. 7371 New London, Conn. Drs. H. F. D. F. BRADSHAW DENTISTS • Phone 7523 48 Main Street New London, Conn. DAVID KA LA MI AN Dealer in Oriental Rugs and Carpets Expert in Cleaning and Repairing Telephone 7462 794 Bank Street GR ANN’S Dresses — C oats I i II i a ery — S port sic ear JUNIOR SIZES 70-72 State St. BRATER’S ART F. D. Crandall Son SHOP INSURANCE PICTURE FRAMING ART SUPPLIES • GIFTS 253 State Street Dewart Bldg. New London, Connecticut Perry Stone, Inc. THE SPORT SHOP J E W E L E R S Since 1865 D e w a r t Building New London [107] SHARAF ENNIS SHOP STATIONERY MILLINERY OF CO. DISTINCTION 230 State St. Compliments of Compliments of... The Juvenile Shoppe THE STYLE SHOP 153 State Street Compliments Compliments of... of... BLAIR’S THE 166-170 State St. MARVEL SHOP Compliments of Carroll Cut Rate BOSTON CANDY KITCHEN Perfumes The best in Cosmetics, Perfumes, Patent Medicines, etc. [108] s «iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii min............mi.......until..... L. LEWIS CO. Established i860 CHINA, GLASS, SILVER GIFTS, TROPHIES State and Green Streets •ll•ll••••••ll•••ll•••llll•lll•llllll•••••ll THE COLLEGE INN li e welcome the public in our Dining Room where regular meals are served daily and Sunday, li e also do catering for teas and special parties. 133 Mohegan Ave. Phone 2-3477 Compliments of Roberta Shop Shu-Fix Novitch Bros. German Club Biology Club Music Clubs Senior History Club Mary Apanashk WMI Junior C Salem’s Beauty Salon Willow Restaurant French Club Latin Club Athletic Association Spanish Club Olga Manavas Freshman History Club cen’s Council PUTNAM FURNITURE CO. LINOLEUM AND CARPET INSTALLATIONS Prom A Friend { Bank Street New London, Conn. I ............................................................................................1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 III I [109] IIA M M ER S MIT H- KORT M EYE R CO. Engravers Printers Milwaukee, Wisconsin