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

 - Class of 1940

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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]

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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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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]

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