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

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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+]

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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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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]