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

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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

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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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RITA JOANNA BRADY Rete” Commercial Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club President 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Vigilance Department 3; B.Y.C. Council Chairman 4; Class Vice-President 4; History Club 4; Assembly Committee 4. Her pleasing smile, cute dimples, and charming personality, have made Rete” an outstanding member of the senior class. One look at her is sufficient to show why she was chosen class cutie. BERNICE BRENNER Bebe” College Basketball; Volleyball; Punchball: Handball; Football. (Hunter College High School, New York). One of Bernice’s hobbies is writing songs. Although we haven’t heard any yet, we’re looking forward to hearing some of them on the Hit Parade. HENRIETTA CATHERINE BROSKE Henny” Commercial Nominating Committee 3; Advanced Biology Club 4; History Club 4. Demure, soft-spoken, attractive—all these describe “Henny”. What do you think her main interest is? That’s right, it’s dancing. DOROTHY MAE BROWN Dot” Commercial Biology Club 2; Nominating Committee 2, 4; Vigilance Department 3, 4; B.Y.C. Council 3; Legenda Circulation Staff 4; Legenda Typist. When “Dot’s” future employer says, “Take a letter Miss Brown,” she will be there with three sharpened pencils, a notebook, and a bright smile. “Dot” is neat and pretty which makes her a pleasing figure on the campus. LORETTA MAE BROWN “Brownie” Commercial Softball 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Biologj- Club 2; Glee Club 1. Loretta has seldom missed a formal at W.M.I. A bite of her lunch, which she always takes out before lunch period, has given many a senior strength to continue the day. “Brownie” is looking forward to the day when she will be a full-fledged beautician. 20