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

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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]

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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]

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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+]