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

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FLORENCE RUTH DEMPSEY Floss College It is good to live and learn. Advanced Biology Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. ’’Floss is the kind of person, who, when there isn't a dance or a football game in progress, likes to curl up in a corner with a good book. We predict that there won't be much time for such pleasant pursuits until she earns her R.N. ALICE IRENE DENNISON College Who mix'd reason with pleasure. Class Vice-President 2; Honor Court Representative 3; Le-genda Circulation Editor 4; Legenda Circulation Board 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Bulkeley-W.M.I. Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Orchestra President 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Mathematics Club 2, 4; French Club 2; History Club 4; B.Y.C. Council 2; Nominating Committee 2. Ambitious as she may be, it never hurts a girl to know how to dam a sock , says Alice, with one eye on a Bunsen burner and the other on the Coast Guard. As a cellist she and Oscar make quite a pair. FRANCES MARY DI POLLINA Dippy General Good nature spreads good will. French Club 1; Class Ring Committee 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. Dippy , whose nickname is just one of those things and no reflection on her mentality, is ambitious to become a navy nurse. Her hobby is collecting pictures of her friends. Do some wear brass buttons by any chance? ROSEMARY DOLCE Butch College Active yet resigned. When she shoots B-B guns at targets, not windows, and plays baseball and football with the youngsters in her neighborhood, she's called Butch. (You really have to earn a name like that.) But when she reads and dances and ambitiously plans her future as a graduate nurse, then she's Rosemary, and a lovely name it is. MARJORIE ELIZABETH DONOVAN Margie General We like your style, your winning smile. Chairman of Junior Prom 3; Vigilance Department 3; Vigilance Chairman 4; Class Vice-President 4; Class Nominating Committee 4; Science Club 1. Everything about Margie is outstanding, especially her attractive appearance and sweet disposition. A hard worker, in and out of school, she has had successful experience in many fields. We know she will go on to further accomplishments. 23

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NOLA JEAN DANZ College She was wont to speak plain and to the purpose. Departmental Honors 4. Nola is well known for, and proud of, her ability to be frank. No beating around the bush with her! If there's something to be said—she says it! We consider this a worthy attribute in anyone. ANNA FRANCES DARLING Ann Commercial So very quiet as if she were not here. Demure and quiet, Ann has a sweet personality. Although she is one of the silent partners of our senior class, we all feel that she is rooting for us just as we are for her. EMILY MARY DAVID College Impossible is a word I never pronounce. History Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Vigilance Department 2; B.Y.C. Council Representative 4. Emily is indeed a perfect example of a member of the profession she hopes to pursue. Intelligent, conscientious, accurate, neat, and well-poised—what other good qualities does she need to become an efficient nurse? GRACE MARY DAVIDSON Toots Commercial I believe in being alive, alert and energetic. Cheerleader 1; Basketball 1, 2, 4; French Club 3; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Descant Circulation Board 2; Glee Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Soccer 4; Band Stage Manager 4; Departmental Honors 4. A friendly handshake or hearty slap on the back from Toots indicates her jovial personality. Whether dancing or on the basketball court, her cheerful good will makes her a universal favorite. SHIRLEY ELAINE DAVIDSON Shirl Commercial Cheerful and jolly, and ever a loyal friend. Science Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Mathematics Club 4; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Descant Circulation Board 1, 2. Shirl is as sweet and quiet as a senior could be, and a most conscientious worker. Outside of school it's riding that holds her interest. Lots of fun and good exercise, isn't it, Shirley? 22

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MARCELLE PHYLLIS DORSKY Mara College Actions speak louder than words. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Biology Club 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; B.Y.C. Council 3; Legenda Photography Editor 4; Descant Circulation Board 3; History Club 4; Mathematics Club 4; Drama Club 4; Folk Festival 2. Here we find rare and spontaneous wit,—an idea-a-minute girl. We have ample proof that Mara's hustling usually gets things done. As a Latin prof, she should be tops. ROSALIE SALLY DRAGO Sally General Active as quicksilver. Science Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Cheerleader 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Biology Club Assembly 2; Glee Club 3; French Club 3; Junior Ring Committee 3; Descant Circulation Board 1; Descant Staff 4; Descant Dance Committee 4; Folk Festival 2; Bulkeley Cheerleader 3, 4. Sally is the dynamic little bundle of energy who for two years has been exhorting the Bulkeley rooters to do or die. If ever we are driven into a bomb shelter, we can count on her to keep our spirits up. ANTONETTE MARY FARINA Tony Commercial When my chance comes, I'll be ready for it. French Club 1, 4; Glee Club 1. Tony will have ample opportunity to use her diplomacy when she realizes her ambition to go into the department store field as a saleswoman. The customer may not be always right, but we're sure Tony with consummate tact, will keep her from ever finding it out. ISABEL ANN FERNANDES Izzy Commercial A kindly smile to all she lent. Glee Club 2; Biology Club 2, 3, 4; Departmental Honors 4. If Izzy manages the figures on a cash register as well as she cuts them on ice and in pastry dough, we know she will make a most successful sales clerk. HELEN KEENEY FLOYD College Behold her, single in her field. Latin Club 2; Glee Club 2; Biology Club 2; Folk Festival 2; B.Y.C. Council 2; Junior Tea Committee 3; Choir 3; Double Trio 3; School Reporter 3, 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. We contend that it is possible to ask questions continually and still be a lady. As a case in point we present our inquiring reporter who lets us have no secrets from her, but who presents us to the public with our best feet forward and our faces well scrubbed. Miss Dorothy Thompson, move over! 24