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

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 Bart” MARY MARGARET BARTNICKI College Choir 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Metal Craft Club 2; Y’ear Book Staff 2; Chemistry Club 3. (Chapman Tech., Swampscott High, Mass.). Mary is well-known at VV.M.l for her stunning clothes. Her presence in a classroom assures everyone of some good honest fun. Mary’s sweet ways and cheerful hello have made her well-liked by both girls and boys. JANE MARIE BECKWITH Commercial Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Christmas Pageant 3, Fashion Show 3; History Club 4; Mathematics Club 4; Debating Club 4; English Club 4; Assembly Committee 4. We’ll give you three chances to guess Jane’s hobbies. It shouldn't be hard as they are dancing, music, and sports. Jane hopes to master them. We think she does O. K. right now. JOLINE DeWOLFE BEEBE Vo College Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Canning Exhibit Committee 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2. “Jo” is the feminine Gene Krupa of W.M.I. She also enjoys cooking. In fact “Jo” wants to own and run a restaurant. She’ll surely make some lucky man a good wife. DOROTHY LORRAINE BELGRADE “Dottie” General History Club 1; Glee Club 1. “Dottie’’ is a born comedian. Her jolly personality has kept many history classes from becoming dull during the past two years. Because of her sense of humor she has become a great favorite of the men in the service as well as of the class of ’43. THEODORA A. BENOIS “Teddy” Commercial Glee Club 1 ; Folk Festival 1; Latin Club 2; Biology Club 2; History Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 3. “Teddy” can always be counted upon to laugh at the “corniest” of our jokes. With her lovely smile, neat clothes, and nice disposition, she will surely become the successful secretary she wants to be. 18

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PATRICIA ARNOLD Bat College Girls’ Band 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Junior Class Play 3; Chairman of Social Committee 2, 3; Chairman of Junior Prom Committee 3. (Punchard High School, Andover, Mass,). “Pat” is a new student this year hut she has already become a well-liked member of the class. Allied with her interest in music and records is her enjoyment of dancing. Her long blonde hair makes her the Veronica Lake of W.M.I. MARY ATCHALES General Drama Club 1; History Club 1; Folk Festival 1; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; History Club 4; Mathematics Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. Mary intends to become a medical secretary. She is gifted with the ability to think things out clearly before acting and this is bound to help her in her career. ELIZABETH JUNE AUWOOD Betty Commercial B.Y.C. Secretary 3; B.Y.C. President 4; Fieldball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Departmental Honors 1, 3, 4. A very popular member of the class of ’43, and outstanding in both athletics and student government, “Betty” had captured many honors at W.M.I. With her excellent leadership and other qualities, there is no doubt that she will be one of her Alma Mater’s most distinguished alumnae. PHYLLIS ANN BALLMAN Bhyll General French Club 2, 3, 4; Jagat Club 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Biology Club 2. Phyllis is one of the girls who can always be found at a social function at W.M.I. Her willingness to help without asking questions is a fine attribute, and her cheerful hello is appreciated, especially on gloomy rainy days. BARBARA LOUISE BARRY College History Club 1; Biology Club 2: Vigilance Department 2; Vigilance Department Secretary 3; Departmental Honors 4. Although Barbara is not heard from much, her co-operative spirit and stick-to-it-iveness have made her valuable to all. She wants very much to become a nurse, and the qualities she has should make her a successful one. 17

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BARBARA AUDREY BERAN Sunshine” College Drama Club 1, 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; English Club 3; Chairman of Scrap Metal Drive 4; Jagat Club 1; Spanish Club 1; History 4; Departmental Honors 2. Barbara’s nickname certainly fits her. Fun-loving and cheerful, she actually does seem to bring sunshine into a place. Her continual chatter is never tiresome. If she joins the WAACS, we’ll bet she becomes a major! Z E L D A M A E B E R N ST EIN Zeddie” College Cilee Club 1; Drama Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Mathematics Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3: French Club 2, 3, 4; Circulation Staff of Descant 2. 3; Biography Staff of I.egenda; Debating Club 4; Mathematics Club 4; Junior Prom Committee; Departmental Honors 1, 3. Versatility plus—and what have we? “Zeddie”! Her winning way and engaging smile have won her a host of friends. Although not many people know it, “Zeddie” has a lovely singing voice. ELEANOR MURIEL BEZANSON Bizzy General English Club 3; History Club 4; Departmental Honors 4. Eleanor is interested in that fascinating subject, amateur photography. She also enjoys studying outdoor life. Eleanor’s ambition is to become an expert typist. BERTHA LEE BLONDER “Bert” Commercial History Club 1, 4; Cilee Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Stage Crew 2; Biology Club 2; Advanced Biology Club 3, 4; Field Ball 3; Basketball 3, 4; Volley Ball 4; Baseball 4; Christmas Play 3, 4; Pops Concert 3; Choir 4; Circulation Board of Descant 3; Advanced Biology Club President 4. Climaxing the prominent part she has played in the ABC, Bertha was elected president of the club this year. We congratulate her and the other members for the landscaping and other valuable work which they have done. BESSIE F. BLOOMER “Bette” College Science Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Mathematics Club 2; French Club 1. 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Debating Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 4. Bessie plans to enter the Lawrence Memorial Hospital for training as a nurse upon graduation. Quiet and efficient, she is sure to be a model one. 19