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

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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]

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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]

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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]