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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1945 volume:

In 1873, Harriet Peck Williams bequeathed the greater part of her estate to a Board of Trustees, instructing them to establish, as a memorial to her son, Thomas W. Williams II, a school which would apply to the promotion and advancement of Females Education. A charter was obtained, and in 1891, Williams Memorial Institute was opened as successor of The Young Ladies High School of New London. ★ ★ ★ E Dr. Gertrude E. Noyes Miss Helen K. Whiton Two members of the Alumnae Association of Williams Memorial Institute have had the honor of being appointed to the Board of Trustees. They are Dr. Gertrude E. Noyes and Miss Helen K. Whiton. Dr. Noyes is a graduate of Williams Memorial Institute and of Connecticut College for Women. She received the degree of doctor of philosophy from Yale University. Dr. Noyes is an assistant professor of English at Connecticut College and has served on the board since the Fall of 1940. Miss Whiton, who was appointed to the board last Fall, is an alumna of Williams Memorial Institute and of Smith College. She is a member of the American Association of University Women, and is active in a number of social service organizations, chiefly, the American Red Cross. Both trustees are interested in youth, and we are glad to welcome them to our school family. William H. Reeves, President Frederick W. Edgerton, ex olticio Chairman of City Board of Education Allen B. Lambdin Helen K. Whiton Frank L. McGuire Fred L. Newton Gertrude Noyes William Williams 2 ★ ★ ★ It is with appreciation and gratitude that we, the Staff, dedicate this sixteenth volume of the Legenda to Miss Margaret H. Young. Her willingness to work whenever needed will always be remembered. Her sympathy and understanding reveal an admirable depth of character and personality. We are sincerely grateful to Miss Young for her many kindnesses. 83936 3 Art Kathleen Long Feature Mary Bernier Claire Hawley Mildred Meek Activities Irene Berntsen Advertising Anita Cohen Lucille Ruggieri Gloria Santaniello Roberta Stevens Gunda Tate Biography Marjorie Cremins Diana Cooper Beatrice Einhorn Jane Ingersoll Jean Moran LEGEND! ASSISTANTS Circulation Beverly Bidwell Erna Hoffner Aileen Leary Antoinette Loiacono Alice Marsters May McGuinness Josephine Parisi Jean Rincicotti Rose Scira Photography Irene Carlson Norma DeBiasi Joan McGrath Typists Norma Deveau Phyllis Dicero Charlotte Boone Photography Editor Mary MacDonald Literary Editor Virginia Edwards Activities Editor Betty McCarthy Biography Editor Mary Gerity Feature Editor Jacqualine Woolsey Advertising Manager Mary Maria Art Editor Patricia Haven Circulation Manager Alice Rodenhiser Carol Coyne Editor-in-Chiel Business Manager Miss Margaret Young Faculty Business Adviser Miss Janice Wightman Faculty Art Adviser Mr. Kenneth Saxton Faculty Literary Adviser 5 Principal and Heads of Departments JEROME BURTT, Yale University, Ph.B. Principal Teachers College, Columbia, M.A. MARION G. EARLE, Wellesley College, B.A. Science RUTH G. HATHAWAY, North Adams Teachers College Business Subjects MARY D. LEE, Smith College, B.A. History JOSEPHINE A. MANSFIELD, University of Chicago, Ph.B. French Middlebury College, M.A. GERTRUDE MILLER, Boston University, B.S.S. Music CLARA W. POLINSKY Physical Education Sargent School of Physical Education KENNETH SAXTON, Geneva College, B.A. English University of Pittsburg, M.Ed. ARLENE P. SYMONDS, Mount Holyoke College, A.B. Mathematics MARY T. TALCOTT, Teachers College, Columbia, B.S., M.A. Dean VERA B. VROOMAN, Framingham Teachers College, B.S.Ed. Homemaking JANICE W1GHTMAN, Norwich Art School Art 6 Faculty E. MILDRED ABBOTT, Wheaton College, B.A. Science Simmons College, B.S. in Home Economics Cornell University, M.S. MARION G. BEDELL, Connecticut College for Women, B.A. George Washington University, M.A. HELEN B. CHANDLER, New London Business College ISABEL COLBY, Connecticut College for Women, B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. VIRGINIA A. DAIRE, Wellesley College, B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. MARY F. DUNSTAN, Florida State College for Women, A.B. Business Subjects New York University, M.S. ALICE B. HJORTLAND Librarian Connecticut College for Women, Library Science ELIZABETH S. HOLLISTER, Connecticut College for Women, B.S. Science Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. ELIZABETH D. MacADAMS, Smith College, B.A. Latin JEAN K. McKENZIE, Radcliffe, A.B. History Bridgewater Teachers College, M.Ed. LOUISE S. RAFFERTY, Boston University, B.A. English Registrar English French, Spanish CATHERINE H. VARGAS, Lasell Junior College Saint Joseph College, B.S. ELIZABETH F. WATERMAN, Brown University, B.A. English Business Subjects Latin, English 7 F acuity CAROLINE CARUSO. College of St. Elizabeth, B.A. Science MARY EUSATANIA, New York University, B.S. Business Subjects Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. DOROTHY MORTIMER FULLER, Radcliffe College, A.B., A.M. English ANNA F. HEWITT, New London Business College Secretary LORETTA P. HIGGINS Public Relations, French, English, Journalism Connecticut College for Women, B.A. DOROTHY PAGE, Smith College, B.A. German, Spanish Middlebury College, M.A. MARGUERITE LEWIN QUIMBY, Smith College, B.A. Mathematics ESTHER STENSBY, Framingham Teachers College, B.S.Ed. Homemaking MAURA G. SULLIVAN, Connecticut College for Women, B.A. History NATALIE P. SWIFT, Goucher College, B.A. French Middlebury College, M.A. KATHERINE BUCKLEY VARGAS, Connecticut College for Women, B.A. History VIVIAN B. WETMORE, Castleton Normal School Director ol Health Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing MARGARET H. YOUNG Business Subjects Connecticut College for Women, B.A. Teachers College of Connecticut, B.E. 8 Message to the Graduating Class Frequently during your high school course reference has been made to your school as a family . When you graduate in June and give up active participation in school studies and activities you are leaving the family circle in the same way that most young people leave home for vocational or other reasons. Just as under such circumstances your parents will hope for frequent word from you, and for visits home from time to time, so we hope that you will keep in touch with us, and will visit your alma mater whenever possible. Challenging times lie ahead. Women will take an increasingly important part in public affairs. We believe you have received here that preparation which will enable you to make a real contribution to the solution of postwar problems, and that you will feel an obligation to participate actively in community matters. Our best wishes go with you as you leave us for the wider opportunities ahead. d 9 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President . . . Marion Bruhns Vice President . . May McGuinness Secretary .... Evelyn Reynolds Treasurer .... Norma DeBiasi Honor Court Representatives Norma Deveau Marilyn Portelance Phyllis Dicero Senior Class History In September 1941, we approached the doors of Buell Hall, which had been painted green in honor of the freshman, with no small amount of apprehension as to what lay before us in our four years at W. M. I. It didn't take us long to get right into the swing of things—the Wednesday morning sing periods—the Friday assemblies—the group guidance classes—the music appreciation classes. We were oriented to our high school life which was so different from our grammar school days. However, we were but a small part of the world who underwent changes. It was in our freshman year that the attack on Pearl Harbor, the declaration of war on the Axis, and the tragic fall of the Phillipines came, all as major factors which shook the world. With our sophomore year came new privileges and, naturally, new obligations. We no longer walked in a daze, but went on our way knowingly, but with a little hesitation for we were still underclassmen. We began to think of our careers. With the war, came a completely new field—women's auxiliaries. Several of our alumnae joined the armed forces, and we felt a glow of pride, and just a twinge of envy, that we weren't old enough to get into it —to be able to share in the experience of a United States on the offensive in the first bombing of Japan, and the American landings in North Africa. September 1943 we returned to school as upperclassmen, ready for work, play, and anything else that came along. We felt quite grown up when we entertained our freshman sisters at our tea in October. We held our Junior Prom, the first formal which we had sponsored, and were justly proud of the results. Most of us were old enough to do war work, and we all tried to do something. We crowded around the radio on that memorable day of June 6, 1944—D-Day. This was an anxious time, for the war had reached a critical point. Our return to W. M. I. as seniors gave us a very strange feeling which was hardly tangible—a mixture of eagerness, of pride, of fear, and anticipation. Most of us plunged into that senior subject, chemistry, hoping for the best. As our men marched in Germany, we became serious about our careers— each hoping she could do something concrete for the cause. We began to realize that our generation would be the one called upon to assist with the reorganization of the world. The class of 1945 goes forth to fulfill our purpose in life, with God's help. 10 t n t n r a BARBARA SONYA AGRIN Barb” College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2. 3; Secretary-Treasurer Freshman History Club 1. 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4. DOROTHY MARY ALEXANDER Dot Commercial LUCY FRANCES ALLEN Allen College B. Y. C. Council 1; Glee Club 1. 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Vice President 4; Choir 3. 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Senior Dance Committee 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2. 3, 4. BARBARA IRENE ANTZES Bobbie College Drama Club 3; French Club 3; Softball 3; Basketball 3. HELEN JACQUELINE ARLINGTON Jackie College Choir Robemistress 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3. 4: Glee Club 3. 4; Class Secretary 1. She seems cheerful of yesterdays And confident of tomorrows. Here's to our future Elsa Maxwell! Barb will be ready to take over the social life of the socialites when Elsa retires. She is planning to attend Emerson—who knows but what she will be the society editor of the New London Evening Day sometime. Sober, but not serious Quiet, but not idle. Dot's congenial disposition has gained for her many friends since she came to W. M. I. in her sophomore year. She hopes to be a bookkeeper after graduating. My heart is most erratic. Allen is one of our most intriguing seniors. Her main interests in life, obviously, are men, food, and clothes but we love her for them. She wants to be world-famous and no doubt we'll soon be hearing about her in the worldwide news. To know her is a pleasure, As a friend she is a treasure. Bobbie transferred from Chapman Tech in her Junior year and fits easily into our school life. She is short, but has hopes of growing taller. Her ambition is to become a medical technician. She excels in sports. Jackie came to W. M. I. sophomore year from White Plains, New York. Her exuberance and vitality have made her an excellent athlete. Jackie hopes to become a surgical nurse sometime in the near future. 12 MARCY LOU AYLWARD Chuck College French Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; junior Citizen's Council 3; Departmental Honors 1. 2. SHIRLEY RUTH BAIER Shirl Commercial Vigilance 1; Biology Club 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; Senior History Club 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 4. A dancing shape An image gay. Chuck is always ready to have a good time, and to help other people enoy themselves. She doesn't claim a friendship with Mr. Work , but she seems to do well nevertheless. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Take a letter, please. Miss Baier. will soon be a familiar speech to Shirl . Her pleasant manner and efficiency will rate her A-l in any employer's estimation. MARION JUNE BARTSCHECK Commercial Twirling 1. 2; Glee Club 1; Drama Club 1. 2; Departmental Honors 1. 2, 3. DORIS BECKWITH College Spanish Club 3. 4; Senior History Club 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; Vigilance 2; Chief Justice Honor Court 4; Honor Court 3; B. Y. C. Council 4. JEANNE M. BEIT College Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2. 3; German Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3. 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; Departmental Honors 2. I noticed one maid with golden hair. Marion transferred to W. M. I. from Fitch. She has made many friends and easily fitted into our school life. Marion plans to be a business executive, and with her personality we feel that she will reach her goal. No question is ever settled, Until it is settled right. Our capable Chief Justice of the Honor Court is very ambitious. Her stupendous work on the Court has led us to think that perhaps someday she will be appointed to the Supreme Court. We like your style, your winning smile. Jeanne came to us from Chapman Tech in her sophomore year and was soon a well known girl on our campus. She has been voted our best dressed senior. Our lady of style should make a suo cessful buyer with her good taste and easy manners. 13 MARY BERNIER College Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Junior Citizen's Council 4; French Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Departmental Honors 3, 4. I have found you an argument. Known for her extensive vocabulary and throaty laugh, Mary was a welcome addition to our class when she blew in junior year. She can always find and present an argument on any subject you might mention. She has a very imaginative wit of which she makes good use. IRENE VICTORIA BERNTSEN College History Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Cabinet Representative 1; Senior History Club President 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Legenda Assistant 4. Lovely to look at, delightful to know. Irene's laughing blue eyes and pleasing smile make her a friend to all. We envy her nice figure and easy grace. In our opinion she has the makings of an ideal model. Why not, Irene? BEVERLY BIDWELL Bev College Jagat Club 1; French Club 3. 4; Orchestra I; Softball 2; Volley Ball 2; Basket-bail 3. Field Ball 1: Legenda Assistant 4; Vigilance 3. 4. As happy as the day is long. Bev is reserved and quiet, but her merry eyes belie her quietness. She is a grand friend and is very popular. Her friendly spirit of oope'ation will certainly help her become a great success. DORIS ELIZABETH BILTCLIFFE Red Commercial Then I saw her hair was bright. Doris is the vivacious senior with the beautiful red hair. She loves to have a good time yet manages to get her studies done promptly. She plans to open a beauty shop. Her personality should help her achieve success. CHARLOTTE ANNETTE BOONE Chari College B. Y. C. Cabinet Secretary, Class President 1; Glee Club 1; Volley Ball 1; History Club 3; French Club 3; Vigilance 3; Choir 2, 3. 4; Nominating Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Photography Editor Legenda 4; Departmental Honors 1, 3, 4. I'll find a way or make one! Chari is one of our most attractive and best liked classmates. Her beautiful smile and contagious laughter have endeared her to both students and faculty. May she find success and happiness in both her ambition—to be a dress designer—and her trombone . 14 ELIZABETH GRACE BRINCK Bette1 College Honor Student 1, 2; Basketball 1; Art Club 1; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Projection Club 4; Photography Club 4; Senior History Club 4. MARION LOUISE BRUHNS Brushnsey College History Club President 1; Vigilance 2, 3; Choir 4; Nominating Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Secretary 2; Class President 4; Departmental Honors 3. LORNA NELL BURDSALL College German Club 2, 3, President 4; French Club 3. 4; Drama Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3, Junior Prom Committee 3; Assembly Committee 4. ANNA LOUISE BURR Shorty General Orchestra 2. 3, 4; A. B. C. 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. JEAN LYDIA CALDWELL Caddie General Drama Club 1; French Club 1; Glee Club 1; B. Y. C. Council 2; Nominating Committee 4; Soft Ball 2, Volley Ball 2; Field Ball 2; History Club 4. I She who says little, thinks a lot. Bette” was welcomed into our school family junior year. She came from West Boyleston. Massachusetts. We admire her for her ardent interest in Youth Activities, and for her ambition —to become a youth counselor. She is interested in photography also, and helped take candids for the Legenda. They that govern the most make the least noise.'' Bruhnsey' our capable class president, is everyone's friend and confidant. Her beaming personality and sense of earthliness will carry her through the toughest of problems, we feel sure. As graceful as a myth. Lorna's dancing is a constant delight-to all who are fortunate enough to see it. Her dancing has given her a grace of form which many envy. She hopes to travel, write a book, and then settle in the country. The secret of success is constancy of purpose. If we ever want a delicious meal we will know to whom to look, for Shorty's main interest is cooking. She plans to be a hospital dietitian. A generous friendship no cold medium knows. Pretty brown hair, blue eyes, and a friendly smile are Caddie's distinguishing features. When the ice freezes we shall know where to look for her! Her neatness will certainly help her to become a good nurse. IS IRENE MARIA CARLSON College Nominating Committee 1; B. Y. C. Council 1. 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Legenda Assistant 4; Science Club 1. LEATRICE CASTAGNA Le Commercial French Club 3. EDNA LOU CASWELL Lou Commercial Choir 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Orches-tr i 1, 2. 3. President 4. MARY LOUISE CLARE Mary Lou College Orchestra 1, 2; French Club 4; Depart-mental Honors 1. 3. LOUISE COCKELL Commercial Glee Club 1. 2; Choir 2. 3. 4; French Club 3. 4. Her hair is as golden as her heart. Petite, blond, Irene is one of the sweetest looking members of our class. Known for her neatness and well-selected wardrobe, she is very popular. Her sunny, bright disposition will see her to success as a Navy Nurse. The essence of an artist. Le is our class artist. She wants to become a typist but we think it would be a shame to do so when so much talent would be going to waste. Why not become a commercial artist, Le ? Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Lou is musically inclined. She has a beautiful soprano voice, and plays the violin. She wants to become a concert singer or play the violin in a symphony orchestra. Preferring to go her quiet way. Mary Lou has spent three years with us. Her quiet good nature will carry her through college successfully, and on to a life of service. Music is my rampart. Chapel wouldn't be the same without Louise at the piano. We all know and deeply appreciate her willingness and ability. Although she is a fine pianist, her ambition is to be a bookkeeper. 16 ANITA COHEN Her words were magic and her heart was true. Nee College German Club 2; Math Club 3; Projection Group 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Drama Club 3; Junior Class Play 3; Departmental Honors 2, 3; Legenda Assistant 4. Music?—ask Nee”, she'll know. We can't imagine where she ever collected her information or how she retains it but Anita certainly knows music. She has reconditioned all of Sheoies alibis—and they still seem to work! DIANA MAE COOPER Coop College Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. President 4; French Club Program Chairman 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Basketball 1; Assembly Committee 4; B. Y. C. Council 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROL M. COYNE Grandma Commercial President Jagat Club 1; Basketball 1. 4; Nominating Committee 1, 2; Vigilance 2, 3; Chairman Vigilance 4; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Fieldball 3, 4; Field Day Official 3; Council Alternate 1. 3; Junior Citizen's Council 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Business Manager Legenda 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2. 3. 4. MARJORIE ADELE CREMINS Crem Commercial Class Secretary 3; History Cub 1. 4: Glee Club 1; Vigilance 2. 4; Junior Tea Hostess 3; Field Day 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Drama Club 1; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. ELEANOR ELIZABETH CUMMINGS Bunny General Science Club 1; Vigilance 1; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Bulkeley Drum Majorette 2. Love and sweetness in unmeasured array. Diana's well tailored clothes and neatly groomed blonde hair are known to all. Coop is a fine friend and an exception to that old adage two's company, three's a crowd. The leader, the life, and the love of the company. Carol was4 awarded the high honor of being chosen to represent our school in the National D. A. R. good citizenship contest. Her friendliness, leadership and capabilities are well known to all. She has a cute grin which makes her look like an imp at times. The faculty and students will not soon forget her! I chatter, chatter as I go. Crem's gay laughter and sense of humor are known and cherished by all. Her continuous flow of chatter brightens many a dull minute. She is one of our best liked classmates and her friendliness is certain to carry her far in the world. My heart is open wide. Midnite-black hair and a ready smile are Bunny's trade-marks. She is tall, quiet, and friendly. We feel certain that she will succeed in becoming a fine stenographer. 17 MARY ELIZABETH DARLING Darling College Orchestra 1. 2; Stage Manager 3; Publicity Manager 4; Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; French Club 2; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Senior History Club 4. NORMA MARIE DeBIASI Deb College B. Y. C. Council 3; Class Treasurer 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Vigilance 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1. ANGELA DeGANGE Commercial JANE RUTH DENNEHY Janie'' General Library Club 4; Spanish Club 4. Quiet, but possessing much ability. Mary has a beautiful soprano voice and she loves to sing and play the piano. Although she has great talent for music. Mary wants very much to become a nurse. How many have loved your sweet blush. Deb's blush will appear at the slightest provocation. She has beautiful long lashes and luxurious black wavy hair, which supplement her sparkling eyes. Her aim is to be a laboratory technician. A modest maid who says but little. Angela is quiet and shy but we know her by her cheerful hello and ready smile. Because of her reticence we have not become very well acquainted with her in extra-curricular activities. We wish we knew her better. A drop of ink, may make a million think. Janie came to W. M. I. from Bangor, Maine, in her senior year. Her main interest, we have learned, is journalism. She is quiet and shy but has some interesting ideas which she capably sets down on paper. NORMA MARY DEVEAU Norm Commercial Vigilance Department 4; Junior Tea Committee 3; Honor Court 4; French Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Chairman War Bond and Stamp Committee 4; Legenda Typist 4; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2, 3. 4. 'It is a friendly heart that makes many friends. Norm's sincerity, willingness to help at all times, and her sense of humor have won her the friendship of all the students. Her ready laugh and 'mischievous eyes have proven her one of our fun-loving seniors. We're confident Norm will succeed as a secretary. 18 CAROLYN MARIE DEVONA Caro '' General French Club 3. Dark brown eyes, overrunning with glee. Pretty, brown hair, and sparkling brown eyes, a love of singing, and a fondness for dancing—that's Carol. She joined our student body junior year, coming from Chapman Tech. PHYLLIS JOANNE DICERO Phee Commercial Vigilance Department 2; Junior Tea Committee 3; Honor Court 4; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Typist 4; War Bond Stamp Committee 4; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Commencement Exercises Committee 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. JULIET THERESA DiPOLLINA Julie' College Science Club 1; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Vigilance 1; Glee Club 1; Junior Tea Committee 3; Nominating Committee 2; Field Day 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2 ,3, 4. WANDA LOUISE DISLO Diz Commercial French Club 1; Projection Club 2. 3; Vigilance 3; Senior History Club 4; Science Club 1; Stage Crew 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. MARY BRIGID DORSEY Dorsey Commercial Stag Crew 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2. Those about her, from her shall read the perfect ways of honor. “Phee has an outstanding pleasant personality and her appealing smile has won her many friends. Much to our surprise, Phee confesses that she loves to loaf . Nevertheless, we feel that she will assuredly make any office efficient as well as cheerful. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Julie is known for her sparkling green eyes and dark wavy hair. She wants to be a laboratory technician, and her success in her chosen field is a certainty. Thought is deeper than all speech. Diz is very quiet. You would hardly notice her if it wasn't for her beautifully tailored clothes. Much to everyone’s surprise, she makes them herself. Wanda wants to be a stenographer in the near future. Strongest minds are often those of whom the noisy world hears least. Dorsey is tall, silent, and exceptionally neat. Having been voted our most dignified senior, we feel confident that she will make an efficient secretary. 19 Music is my real happiness. VIRGINIA LEE EDWARDS Ginny College Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, President 4; Choir 4; B. Y. C. Council 1; Nominating Committee 3. 4; Legenda Activities Editor 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. 4. Light curly hair, an easy disposition, and a willingness to help at any time make Ginny a favorite with all. Since Ginny with her flashing xylophone hammers, and music are synonymous, we have no doubt she will be a great musical success. BEATRICE EINHORN Bea” College Class Secretary 1; Basketball 1; Field-ball 1; B. Y. C. Council 2; Spanish Club 1, 2. 3: Drama Club 1, 2: President of Drama Club 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Legenda Assistant 4; Nominating Committee 2; Assembly Committee 1; Senior History Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. SYBIL HELENE ELION Syb College French Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Drama Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Descant 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Field Day 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; History Club 1; Math Club 4; Assembly Committee 4; Dspartmsnia’ Honors 1, 2. 3. 4. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH EPOLITO Eppie General Choir 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Drama Club 2; Fieldball 1. 4; Baseball 2. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2. 3. CAROL PRISCILLA FARNSWORTH College History Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3. 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Senior His-torv Club 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2. And yonder sits a maiden The fairest of the fair. Bea has a beautiful smile and a personality to match. She is always well dressed, and looks beautiful even with straight hair or pigtails. Her elocutional and literary ability has been recognized by all. When Bea's first book is published, we will be duly proud of our outstanding classmate. A genuine good nature who never reasoned its own worth. Syb is an individualist—she likes to walk barefooted—is a rabid reader of P. M. —and keeps up with current affairs. Her humorous quips and impish smiles are her trade marks. 'No troubles to vex me. no sorrows to grieve. Eppie is a happy-go-lucky senior. She can always be heard humming some familiar tune. Her cheerful nature will be a great help in her chosen career—nursing The radiance of youth. Carol is the senior with the beautiful milk-white complexion. Although feminine to her finger tips, she is immensely interested in such mechanical things as submarines and airplanes. Perhaps she will be a famous aviatrix some day. 20 MARY G. FERGIONE On with the dance. Shorty General Biology Club; French Club; Orchestra 1. 2. DOROTHY THERESA FINN Mickey Commercial MARGUERITE FLYNN Peggy College RITA NATALIE FOSS Flattop Commercial Honor Court 2; Vigilance 2; Volleyball 1. 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Jagat Club 1; French Club 2; Class Vice President 2. ROSEMARIE ANTOINETTE GATELY Rose College French Club; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Departmental Honors 1. Mary is the popular brunette who is seen at most of the dances. With her pleasant smile and polite manner, she should be able to fulfill either of her ambitions—to become a WAC or a hairdresser. A light heart lives long. Mickey has auburn hair and green eyes. She likes to dance and is greatly interested in the Marine Corps. She hopes to work in an advertising agency. Her exhuberance is certain to help her become a success. Sedate and serious—now and then.” The halls of W. M. I. will be dark, as will be the hearts of many C. G. cadets, without our red-blonde, carefree Irish Classmate with the wonderful sense of humor. Peg's” sotto voce remarks are at once the delight and daspair of her friends. What a time! what a civilization. Flattop is known for her pleasant smile and ability to make people laugh. She is interested in photography but would rather take dictation, and plans to work in an office. For she was just the quiet kind. Rosemarie's main interest seems to lie in her hope chest. She plan3 to become a kindergarten teacher. What could be a more suitable career for Rose ? With her sweet smiling ways, she will always be a favorite with the kiddias. 21 MARY ELIZABETH GERITY Ger College Glee Club 2; Council Alternate 1, 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Junior Tea Committee 3; Legenda Feature Editor 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2. 3. 4; Sec. Drama Club 3. 4; U. S. S. A. 4. The daughter of debate. Ger is always ready to debate on anything and everything. Her enthusiastic approach to current problems will sometime—we have no doubt—bring her world fame. Do you intend becoming a politician, Ger ? Ambition has no risk. SILVANA LORETTA GRASSI Silvana is a regular chatter-box, stately in appearance, and a lover of books. Nevertheless, her real talent is drawing and when she succeeds in becoming Designer Grassi , the class of '45 will be among her most enthusiastic buyers. MARILYN AVERY GRIMES Muggs. Commercial Glee Club 2. 3. 4; History Club 3, 4: Biology Club 2; A. B. C. 3; Basketball 1, 3; Softball 3; Drama Club 1; Orchestra 1. She finds happiness through service to others. Muggs is greatly interested in sports and you can be certain that she is a good sport . Her spirit of cooperation will guarantee her success in the future. LILLIAN BARBARA HAGAR Lil Commercial Glee Club 1; History Club 4. DORIS JUNE HAMILTON Hammy General Spanish Club 1; Drama Club 2. Unless you know her well, Her value you cannot tell. Lil is very guiet and reserved. She hasn't as yet made up her mind whether to become a stenographer, hyg9nist o: a typist. Better hurry up, Lil . Without a cloud of gloom. Hammy may be small but it doesn't keep her from being noticed. She emphatically states that her smallness is no handicap, knowing her we can w.ell believe this. A scintillating personality —a collection of new jokes and a sense of value makes her everyone's pal. 22 I'm not lazy, just dreaming. ALYCE HARRINGTON Al Commercial Glee Club 1; Departmental Honors 3. PATRICIA MILDRED HAVEN Pat College Band I, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Drama Club 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Legenda Staff 3; Circulation Manager Legenda 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2. 3, 4. CLAIRE ADELE HAWLEY Rabbit College Biology Club 2; French Club 3; Vigilance 2; Nominating Committee 2, 4; Junior Tea Committee 3; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Departmental Honors 2. 3. EDITH SODERSTEDT HEDDEN Edie Commercial Choir 3, 4; Business Manager A.A. 2; President A.A. 4; Spanish Club Treasurer 2; Vice President 3; Junior Citizen's Council Secretary 3; Fieldball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2. 3. 4; Softball 1, 2. 3. 4; B. Y. C. Council 4; Glee Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1. 2. 3, 4. ROSE LILLIAN HENDEL Rosie Commercial English Club 1. Even in a crowd you can always see and hear carefree Al . She always looks as though she is ready to go to sleep, but isn't—she's just dreaming. She is well liked and will continue to collect friends as she dreams through life. A smile on her lips and mischief in her eyes. Pat will answer all your questions on football and she likes most of all to go to games in New Haven. Her ambition is to work on a newspaper and cover foreign assignments. Do we have another Dorothy Thompson in our midst? Grace of form, and beauty of thought. Rabbit has made many friends since she came to us in her sophomore year. She is gentle and looks shy, although she truthfully is not shy at all. Many a schoolgirl with a feather-cut has envied her long tresses. Her beauty is doubled by a noble mind. Edie is one of the mainstays of our class. She is always the first to volunteer to help. Edie ranks high both scholastically and athletically. She has that certain combination of qualities which will make her as much of a success in future years as she has been in school. Quiet and earnest. Rosie is a very quiet classmate whose main interest is reading. Some day she may become one of our leading book critics. We'll be looking for you in the Times . 23 MARILYN LOUISE HJORTLAND Hjorty College Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Choir 2; New England Music Festival 1; French Club 3; Drama Club 3, 4. MAUREEN CONSTANCE HOPKINS Renee College French Club 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Junior Tea Hostess 3; Nominating Committee 2; Senior History Club 4; Chairman Halloween Dance 4. PATRICIA MAE HOWARD Paf College Softball 2; Fieldball 2; Projection Club 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 3. 4; Departmental Honors 1. JANE COREY INGERSOLL Ingy College Vigilance 2; French Club 2, 3. 4; Junior Citizen s Council 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; U. S. S. A. Vice President 4. MARILYN JANE KEENEY Mare' Commercial English Club 1; Vigilance 2; French Club 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Senior History Club 4; Science Club President 4. She must have music. Hjorty is a blonde, blue-eyed classmate whose amiability and ready giggle are well-known. In her four years at W. M. I. we have become well acquainted with her talent as a violinist. We certainly hope that she will continue with her musical career. The merry twinkle in her eye. The student in her doth belie. Renee's” gentle, good nature, and friendliness are a great step on the road to being a good nurse. Renee has made many friends since she joined us in the sophomore year. Our gain was Hartford's loss. In quiet and in confidence shall be your strength. Pat” is probably our most modest classmate. She wades through the mysteries of our most intricate subjects and comes out with the best of grades. Success is certain for you, Pat. A good wit will make use of everything. Ingy , one of our class radicals, has a wonderful wit. Her mathematical mind came as a surprise to us and to her. A lover of parties, and things incongruent to the times, she is certain to have luck in the world. A carefree soul. Happy-go-lucky Mare is always seen in a crowd. She loves to have a good time and to go dancing—especially with Ken. She is known for her friendly manner and her beautiful clothes. 24 LORRAINE MARION KUEHNE Lee General Drama Club 1. 3; Glee Club 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3. HONORE B. KUSHNER Hon College History Club 1; Drama Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Science Club 1; Departmental Honors 1, 2. AGNES RUTH LAKOWSKY 88 Keys Commercial French Club 1, 2, 3. 4. JEANNE MARIE LE ZARDE Jeannie College Glee Club 1; B. Y. C. Council 1, 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3; President 4: Drama Club 2; Fieldball 3; French Club 3, 4; Assembly Committee 3; Reorganization Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. 4; Home Nursing 3. LOUISE BARATZ LIPTON Lou College Jagat Club 1; French Club 1. 2; Math Club 3. I will try my best a good wife to be. Lee was one of our first classmates to wear a diamond on that well known finger. She is an exuberant girl and spends her leisure hours, when Larry is away, in outdoor sports. Little I ask; my wants are few. Ronnie is Hon's main interest, reading and dancing her favorite pastimes, and marriage her ambition. She, Bea, and Doris are a constant threesome. t A confident, day after day. Quiet, conscientious and always happy Agnes spreads good will where 'ere she goes. Her amiable manner will be a great help to her in the realization of her ambition—to be a child counselor. None but herself can be her parallel. Jeanie is undoubtedly one of the best liked and most intelligent seniors. She has worked diligently in our school government and has efficiently performed her duties as B. Y. C. President. Her leadership and scholarship will make her a leader in any field. Logic is logic, that's all I say. Lou is very quiet and shy. She spends most of her leisure time reading fiction. She takes her studying seriously as she wants very much to enter college. 25 DOROTHY LITTLE Dottie Commercial Science Club 1. KATHLEEN LOUISE LONG Kitty General Vigilance 3, 4; Art Club 3; Glee Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Legenda Assistant 4. CATHERINE ELLEN LOUGHLIN Cath College English Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Orchestra 1. 2; Band 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Departmental Honors 1, 3. DOROTHY MacKINNON Dottie General MARY ELIZABETH MacDONALD College B. Y. C. 2, 3; Vigilance 1, 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball 4; Advanced Math 3, 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4: Drama Club 1; Literary Editor Legenda 4; U. S. S. A. President 4. Glad that I live am I. Dottie has not been active in school sports, yet she is a fine athlete. Dottie's interest is certainly timely— keeping up the morale of the home front. If we only knew what a smile will do. Kitty came to W. M. I. junior year from Old Lyme High School. She is a fine artist, interested in painting landscapes, but hopes to become a designer. She has a dazzling smile! The world hath not another. We shall not be a bit surprised when Catherine accosts a member of our graduating family with a question such as When was the last time you bit a fingernail? Her intense interest in people will soon acquire her the title of Psychologist Loughlin. Kindly thoughts and habits. Dottie joined us in her sophomore year. Her natural friendliness helped her make friends easily. She is soft-spoken and quiet but also gay. Dottie has a sparkling smile and nice hazel eyes. An honest willing sort of girl. A lot of chatter, a bundle of cheerfulness. always ready with a kind word —that's Mary. Mary plans to put her capable mind at work becoming a physicist. She is a willing worker, and is ready to do anything asked of her. 26 MARION ELIZABETH MAHONEY Mem General Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; French Club 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3. MARY CECILIA MARIA Dolly General General Science Club 1; Projection Group 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Fieldball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3. Glee Club 3, Legenda Art Editor 4. GLORIA DORA MARIANI Squeaky College Vigilance 2, 3; Class Vice President 2; Class President 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Glee Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Basketball 1; B. Y. C. Cabinet 3; Assembly Committee 2; Nominating Committee 2; Commencement Chairman 4. ALICE JOYCE MARSTERS Al Commercial Spanish Club 1. 2. 3; Pops Concert 2; Junior Tea 3; Legenda Assistant 4. MARILYN MATTHEWS Manny College Vigilance Department 1; Science Club 1; French Club 2. 3; Treasurer History Club 4. “Silent, but oh my! “Mem hopes to become a teacher. Her quietness and her kind smile should make her as much of a favorite with the children as she has been with us. I have not lived in vain. Dark-haired Dolly is one of our best artists. She loves art and all types of photography. She promises to have an exciting future as a professional photographer. A gayer note arises in the crowd when she arrives. Squeaky is everybody's friend and has mastered the fine art of getting along with everyone. She has been a leader all through high school and was president of the class in our junior year. She hath music in her soul. Al and her accordian are a familiar sight at W. M. I. Always ready to lend her talents, she is in great demand. Her ambition is to become an instructor of the accordion. We know her students will enjoy studying with one who enjoys music as much as she. Her winning smile endears her to all. Manny has a repertoire of corny jokes with which she is forever entertaining her friends. She has beautiful hazel eyes and long lashes. Manny is usually the life of every party she attends. She hopes to become a nurse. 27 JEAN MAE MATTSON General OLGA ANN MATZUL Commercial BETTY ESTELLE McCarthy Bettina College Junior Prom Committee 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Projection Club 2, 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; Senior History Club 4; French Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Nominating Committee 1; Vigilance 3; U. S. S. A. 4; Biography Editor Legenda 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2, 3, 4. JOAN WARNER McGrath Joanie College Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Legenda Assistant 4; Drama Club 1, 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Field Day 3; Choir Secretary 2, 3. 4. MARY ELLEN McGUINNESS “May College Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Class Vice President 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Vigilance 2; Senior History Club 4; Drama Club 2; Vigilance Chairman 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. ''A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Jeanie is another of the many seniors who hope to become nurses. Jean is short, cute and very friendly. She should make a very competent nurse—don't you think? Gentle words, quiet words, are after all the most powerful words. Olga is very quiet and her voice matches her personality. Her pleasant manner and her ambitious wish to progress should make her the ideal telephone operator. 'I agree with no man's opinions. I have some of my own. If you want an argument on women presidents or cartels ask Bettina . She can up-hold any of her individualistic social and political ideas against all odds. Her wish is to travel to Alaska, where she wants to build a very modernistic home and just be lazy for the remainder of her life. Collegiate, clever, full of fun; Known and liked by everyone. Joanie's laughing personality and lengthy bob make her the envy of many, and a friend to all. Her clear alto voice may be heard a floatin on the breeze when the spirit moves her . Cheerfulness is an offshoot of goodness and wisdom. May” is everyone's ideal friend. Sweet, sympathetic, and cute—she has a nice singing voice. May is an energetic and willing worker. She is certain to go far in the world! 28 MILDRED AVERY MEEK Millie College Orchestra 1, 2; B. Y. C. Council 1; Spanish Club 3, 4; Vigilance 3; Assembly Committee 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. ANNA AMELIA MERCURI Ann Commercial Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Fieldball 1, 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Field Day 3; French Club 2; History Club 1; Departmental Honors 2. 3. TERESA JEANNETTE MERCURI Tre Commercial French Club 2; Biology Club 2, 3; Field-ball 3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2. 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. ANNE MIKISKA Annette College Basketball 2. 3. 4; Fieldball 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 1, 2, Captain 3; Softball 1, 2. 3; Math Club 1; French Club 1. 2, 3; German Club 1; Departmental Honors 2. CATHERINE SARA MILLER Kay Commercial Spanish Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; War Bond and Stamp Sales Committee 4. Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. Deep-thinking Millie is always certain to be up-to-date on Current affairs. She is well-read, and this, with her wonderful sense of humor, makes her an expert conversationalist. Here rose an athlete. Anna is the best athlete in the senior class. She doesn't let her ability go to waste; she supports our class in all sports. She has raven hair and cool hazel eyes. She wants to become a dress designer and to travel. I only want an understanding heart. Tre is very energetic and a staunch supporter of sports. She loves to have a good time. Upon graduation, she hopes to find a position as a secretary. The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it. Quiet, friendly Annette is very athletic as you can tell from a glance at her activities. She is a good student and certain to be a success. The world is worthy of such a maid. Tall and willowy Kay has a sweet smile and charming manners which are welcomed by her classmates. She is an enthusiastic swimmer and loves dogs. 29 MARY MILLER Commercial Science Club 1; French Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Junior Citizen's Council 3. JEAN LORRAINE MORAN Jeanie Commercial Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Senior History Club 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 4; Vigilance 4; U.S.S.A. Secretary 4. JACQUELINE MARGARET MOTHER Jackie General ESTELLE ANN MURRAY Stell General Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; B. Y. C. Council 2; Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 1; Vigilance 1; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 1. JANE LOUISE NIGRELLI Shortie General A. B. C. 3; Nominating Committee 1. ''Twinkling eyes, with heart so gay.'' Mary is full of fun and can always be found singing. She has beautiful, brown eyes which are full of merriment. Always ready with a ''corny” joke Mary is very popular with us all. She collects records and loves to ice-skate. When I have anything to do, I go and do it.” Jeanies” neatness and ability to sew are easily noted. She is also an excellent typist. Her future success as a stenographer is guaranteed. The courage to endure and obey.” Jackie” loves to go to the movies, and listen to music. Her present am-tion—to graduate—is certain to be realized in June. She hopes to return to her home town in Pennsylvania soon. 'Her very foot hath music in it.” Stell” is vivacious and very cute. She is an enthusiastic sports fan, and has been a very popular Bulkeley cheerleader. Stell” will make a capable career woman. Janie dear, so petite. It's easy to understand why Shortie” is so called. She is one of our most ardent Sinatra fans. Her ambition is to be a hairdresser, and the manner in which she takes care of her own black hair should be a good advertisement. 30 Quiet and shy. JOYCE ONUPARIK General Biology Club 2; Archery Club 2. Joyce is a new member of our class. She transferred to W. M. I. last year, from Norwich Free Academy. She has a pleasing soft voice which will help her to become an efficient telephone operator. JEAN PAIGE Jeannie'' College Glee Club 1. 4; French Club 3; Departmental Honors 2. Always pleased and always pleasing. Always willing to have a good time Jeanie is the life of many a party. She has thought of becoming a nurse but so far hasn't definitely decided on what she will do after graduation. I % TENSIE ERNESTINE PETERSON Commercial 'Ernie Astronomy Club 1; French Club 1; Orchestra 1; Gle Club 1. 'Annie' ANNE LOIS PETROSKY Commercial Sweet of manner, neat of dress. Ernie is one of our up and coming young business women. She is interested in swimming and horseback riding, and hopes to become a good secretary. We know she'll make the grade. To laugh and love and readily forgive. Annie is a tall, happy-go-lucky senior. She loves to bowl, swim, and dance. To become the ideal secretary HELEN PLONA College French Club 2, 3; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 1, 4; Math Club 1; Assembly Committee 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4. Ever cheerful and jolly. Helen and her trombone have been familiar sights in the orchestra and band for the past four years. Her favorite pastime is cooking and she is known for her collection of multicolored sweaters. 31 THERESA MARY POIRIER Commercial MARILYN JOAN PORTELANCE Porty College Math Club 1; Glee Club 1; Class President 2; French Club 2, 3. President 4; Assembly Committee 3; B. Y. C. Council 1, 2; Honor Court Representative 4; Nominating Committee 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. ALICE POWELL A College Vigilance 1, 2. 3; History Club 1: French Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 1. 2; Vice-President A. A. 3; Volley Ball 2. 3; Assembly Committee 3; Senior History Club 4. ALICE PATRICIA PROCTOR Pat College History Club 1; Jagat Club 1; French Club 1, 2; Vigilance 3, 4; Glee Club 1. NATALIE MURRAY PURDY Smokie General Fiench Club 2. Today is yours; do the thing you feel you ought. Small and quiet, Theresa has decided that she would like to be a bookkeeper. Before settling down for the concentration of her life's work, however, she hopes to travel. Bon Voyage. Theresa. Of noble character. Porty is very style conscious. Her graciousness and sweetness have endeared her to all; she rates high scholastically too. Porty wants very much to have a career but hasn't as yet decided what field to follow. She will always be a success. You can tell she is a good sport. Al and sports go hand in hand as you can see from her activities. She is very efficient and has a spontaneous laugh. To become a Navy Nurse is her ambition. It doesn't cost a thing to dream. If we come across a poster reading Vote for Congresswoman Proctor we won't be surprised but very proud. Pat's ambition is to run for Congress. Her straight thinking and calm judgment should help her realize her dream. Dance, laugh, and be merry. Natalie has pretty blonde hair, blue eyes, and a yen for a good time. She loves to dance and attend football games. Her main ambition is to graduate. Good luck, Smokie. 32 ELEANOR RITA RAYMOND Ellie Commercial She is made of everything nice. Ellie plans to be a dress designer. Her poise and nice personality should help her attain a high position in this field. Her good looks and charm will not be a handicap. WILMA MARIA RENZONI ‘'Willie' College Orchestra 1. 2. 3 .4; General Science Club 1; Glee Club 1. Music in my heart I hear. Willie , one of our accomplished musicians, likes to travel. Perhaps she may combine her ambition—to travel —and her musical talent—by going abroad to study in a music academy. We'll be looking for you in the Boston Symphony some day, Willie . EVELYN REYNOLDS Evie College B. Y. C. Council 4; War Stamp and Bond Committee 4; Senior History Club 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; A. B. C. 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. JOAN ELIZABETH REYNOLDS Joanie General Glee Club 1; Science Club 1; Projection Group 1, 2. 3; German Club 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3; A. B. C. 3. A sweet and charming miss. Sweet Evie is very popular—and very cute. She is an excellent student and we were very happy to welcome her into our class junior year. She made new friends and renewed old acquaintances quickly. She had lived in New London before. He profits most who serves best. Joanie is a shy, and very reserved senior. She is dependable and has unusual ability. Joan is another of our many seniors who hope to become nurses. PATRICIA JUNE REYNOLDS Pat General Not too serious, not too gay. To be a governess or a veterinarian, that is Pat's ambition. Since she is greatly interested in dogs, we think she would make a grand veterinarian. The things she likes to do best are, eat and relax. 33 Reading Club 1; Riding Club 1. MARY LOUISE ROBERTS General First Aid Club 2; Drama Club 3; Choir 2, 3. ALICE LORRAINE RODENHISER Rodie College President General Science Club 1; President Glee Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; U. S. S. A. 4; Senior History Club 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Home Nursing 2; Nominating Committee 3; Legenda Staff Assistont 3; Editor-in-chief Legenda 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2. 3. 4. BETTY ROSER 'Sq ueakie General Softball 3; Basketball 3; Home Nursing 3; Red Cross 1; Glee Club 1; Science Club 1; Latin Club 1; English Club 1. MURIEL BEATRICE ROY Mickey General Science Club 1; Drama Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; French Club 3. LUCILLE GRACE RUGGIERI Lu General A. B. C. 3; Spanish Club 4. Softly speak and sweetly smile. Mary transferred from St. Mary's Convent. New York in her senior year. She is interested in dramatics and took part in the Christmas play at St. Mary's. She has brown hair and eyes and a pleasant smile. With enthusiasm nothing is impossible. A pair of flashing eyes and a great sense of humor are only two of the endless qualities which make Rodie a well liked leader. If her past is an example of her future she is certain to be a success. We would like to see her become a nursing director because of her excellent executive ability. Sudden glances sweet and shy. Shy, blonde, and athletic Betty loves to ice-skate. She entered W. M. I. in her junior year, originally coming from Greenwich, Conn. We are always glad to welcome a person like Betty to our school family. Courteous, kind, and true. Mickey loves to attend movies. She enjoys singing, playing records, and reading. Her plan for next year is to take a post-graduate course at W. M. I. Some school spirit! I ask only for beauty, riches, and art. Quiet, good natured Lu wants very much to be a surgical nurse. We are certain that her calm and pleasant manners will make her an efficient nurse. 34 ETHEL MAE RUSSELL With hands that never idle. £f Commercial Departmental Honors 2. SHIRLEY RUTMAN College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2. 3, 4; History Club 1; Math Club 3; President 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Departmental Honors 3. MARY ELIZABETH ST. GERMAIN General B. Y. C. Council 1; French Club 2; Biology Club President 2; Vigilance 2. 3; Honor Court 3; A. B. C. 3. ROSALINE SALVAGNA Ro Commercial Vigilance 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Projection Group 1. 2. GLORIA ANITA SANTANIELLO Gior College Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; History Club 3; Drama Club 2; Jagat Club 1; Legenda Assistant 4. Quiet Et transferred to W. M. I. from Tech sophomore year. She is a clever artist and loves to bowl and swim. Ethel hopes to be a secretary. We are sure she'll make a good one. 'Mingle a little folly with your wisdom. Shirley is well liked by all and she can furnish her share of humor on all occasions. Shirley. Jeanne, and Gloria are an inseparable combination in school and out. Personality with a smile. Mary is a quiet reliable girl who really enjoys a good time and is an ardent nature lover. Her amiable debonair manner has won her many friends at W. M. I. and should be a great help to her as a kindergarten teacher. With pleasure in her eyes. Ro’s dark eyes and quick smile have been noticed by all her classmates. She collects records and enjoys listening to them. She hopes to become a secretary. A willing worker with a smile for all. Small, reserved Glor” hopes to become a photographer. Sh9 likes to jitterbug—collect records and photos— attend school dances—go to football games. 35 ANNIE LAURA SEABERG “Anne Commercial ANNIE JEAN SIRES Jean College Honor Court 1; Nominating Committee 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2; Field-ball 1, 2; Field Day 3; Drama Club 3; Cheerleader 2, 3. PAULINE FRANCES SMERALDI Paul General Spanish Club 3, 4. DOROTHY JANE SOLECKI Dof ie General General Science Club 1; Glee Club 1. 2; Vigilance 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Nominating Committee 4. CAROLE SOREL Commercial A. B. C. 3. She not only acts like a friend but is one. Have we another Florence Nightingale in our midst? Blonde, ambitious Dot-tie intends working hard to earn her nursing certificate. Her friendliness and cheerful manner will surely be a great asset in the nursing profession. Quietness is usually connected with good sense. Carole came to W. M. I. from Greenfield, Massachusetts, sophomore year. We were indeed happy to gain her warm-hearted friendship and spirit of cooperativeness. She, we think, will make a grand stenographer. Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Cheerful Paul has her fingers crossed to bring her good luck—she hopes to become a surgical nurse. She loves to travel, and, before becoming a nurse wants to go to South America. Quiet and happy. Annie's chief ambition is to be a stenographer, and from our observance, it certainly looks as though the business world will be gaining a fine, accurate, and willing worker. Gives forth a smile, the sweetest of the year. Jean has just a trace of a southern accent which bears out the fact that she lived in the deep south for a number of years. She is a beautiful dancer and an expert swimmer. She loves to attend football games and to skate. 36 ROBERTA LOUISE STEVENS Bert Commercial Drama Club; junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Vigilance 3; Nominating Committee 3; Legenda Staff Assistant 4; War Bonds and Stamps Salesman 4; Departmental Honors 2. WINIFRED RUTH STRICKLAND Winnie Commercial Latin Club 1; Science Club 1. JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH SULLIVAN Sully Commercial Projection Club 3, 4; Photography Club 4. STELLA CATHERINE SZABLOWSKI Stell Commercial B. Y. C. Council 1, 2; Chairman Junior Prom 3; Cheerleader 2. 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2. FRANCES BARBARA TARNAPOL Fran College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Projection Group 3; Nominating Committee 1; junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4. 'Such a friend is worth possessing. Collegiate Bert has the quality for getting things done. She wants to be a medical secretary. Her nice clothes and pretty blond hair would make her an asset to any office. Bert welcomes the winter because of her enthusiasm for ice-skatina. ''She has a voice of aladness. Winnie left Tech in her sophomore year to transfer to W. M. I. She is tall, dark, and very quiet. Her quietness doesn't keep her from having a good time. She likes to dance, ice-skate, and bowl. Quietly she came and went. Sully is one of our more reserved seniors. Her shyness has kept her from participating in many school activities. Her ambition is to find a roll of film. She has an air of vigor and vitality. Stell is another one of our vivacious classmates. This vigorous leader of our lusty yells has that pep which leads only to success. Stell always looks like a page from a college fashion book—Happy landing, Stell! Whose words all ears took captive. Fran likes most of all to enjoy life. Her ambition is to see the world. If an extensive vocabulary is of any help, her ambition is certain to be realized. 37 GEORGIANA MARY TASHASH '' Georg ie'' Commercial A. B. C. 3. GUNDA JEAN TATE College German Club 2. 4; Drama Club 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3; B. Y. C. Council 3; Nominating Committee 1; Legenda Assistant 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 4; Glee Club 1. 2. JEAN MARIE TRAINOR Jeanie College Vigilance 3; Departmental Honors 2. VICTORIA TSESMELIS Vicky General French Club 1; Glee Club 1; A. B. C. 3. And may I hope, nor hope in vain. Georgie , with her heart of gold, is a wonderful friend to those who know her. Because of her great interest in foreign countries she hopes to travel someday and we hope her dreams will be fulfilled. ''Quiet, but alert. Gunda is an out-door girl whose interest in horses makes riding her favorite sport. Although quist, we know she loves to have a good time. Her sincerity makes her a good friend to all. Silence is the most perfect herald of joy. Jeanie joined our school family in the middle of the freshmen year. She came from St. Catherine Academy, New York. Jean is greatly interested in France and foreign languages. She is very quiet and sincere. 'The paths of life lead here and there. Good natured Vicky likes to swim, listen to music, and travel. She is interested in hair styling and hopes to become a hairdresser soon. Quiet, unaffected, sincere. Pretty, sweet-voiced Ellie likes to read, and wants very much to travel after the war. She intends to study nursing. We think her pleasing personality will be an asset to any hospital. 38 ELINOR WARGO College Glee Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; Advanced Math Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Choir 2, 3. 4. CLARA MATHILDA WEBER Kitty1 General Choir 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. GLORIA SHIRLEY WEINBERG College French Club 3, 4; Drama Club 1; Math Club 3, 4; Fieldball 1; Field Day 3; B. Y. C. Council 1; Vigilance 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. JUNE ROSE WEST General Glee Club 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3. ISABEL JO ANN WOICOSKI Izzy Commercial Bulkley Drum Majorette 2; Cheerleader 2. 3, 4. Give me a ball and tennis racquet. Although few realize it, Elinor is a gifted pianist whose renditions of Gershwin and Cole Porter are certainly something to hear. She will be remembered for her smashing game of tennis which made her school chamipon. She has clear skin and striking blue-gray eyes. Music is my heritage.” Kitty' 'is the operatic hopeful of the class of '45. Music is her main interest, and her ambition is to be a concert singer or perchance a high school music teacher. Her clear soprano should help her to easily realize her chosen goal. The world belongs to the energetic. Gloria is that well dressed young miss who's apt to be any place at any time. She has the right combination of charm and wit. These combined with her sunny disposition, point to her success in a career of social work. Her voice is low and sweet. June has been with us for three years. Her sparkling eyes reflect her gay and charming disposition. She likes to dance, eat. and have a good laugh. June hopes to become another of our nurses in gray—a Cadet Nurse. A little nonsense now and then. Vivacious Izzy is another of our football fans. She. Stell and Estelle make a cute trio. She has light brown hair and twinkling eyes. We like the way she puts her whole heart into her cheerleading. 39 MARY BORIS WOLKONSKY Honor alone and virtue. Mickey General Spanish Club 4; Glee Club 4. JACQUALINE ORENE WOOLSEY 'Jackie Commercial Vigilance 1, 2; Spanish Club 1. 2, 3; Chairman Junior Tea 3; Class Treasurer 2; Pupil Leader 4; Softball 3; Volley Ball 3; Fieldball 3; Advertising Manager Legenda 4: Departmental Honors 2, 3. MARY A. ZILINSKI Z Commercial Cheerleader 2, 3. 4; Vigilance 3: French Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2. LORRAINE FRIEDA FRIEDMAN Fritz College Glee Club 1. 2; Scroll and Rostrum 3. 4; French Club 2. 3, 4; String Ensemble 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2. 3, 4. Mickey and her contagious little chuckle joined our family this year; Ithaca. New York, was her former home. She pleasantly surprised us at lunch one day by teaching us Russian songs. 'So frank and strong, so radiantly alive. W. M. I.'s loss was California's gain when Jackie left us in December to complete her senior year at the Grant Union High School in North Sacramento. Jackie was Advertising Manager of our Legenda. and her enthusiastic efficiency contributed vitally to its success. Full of cheer, and full of pep. An effervescent person, Z , always has something to offer in order to help keep the ball rolling. She is one of Bulkeley's able cheerleaders. With an abundance of grace and charm. Lorraine, with her mathematical mind and friendly disposition, joined the W.M.I. class of '45 senior year; she came from Fitch. We haven't known her long but we have already learned that she hopes to become a dress designer. She has a mind for figures—• in both senses of the word. Invictus Out of the night that covers me. Black as the Pit from pole to pole. I thank whatever gods there be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate. How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. 40 —William Ernest Henley Senior Superlatives 1. Most popular.........................................Carol Coyne 2. Most ambitious . . . . . . . Jeanne LeZarde 3. Most likely to succeed..............................Jeanne LeZarde 4. Most school spirit ....... Jacqualine Woolsey 5. Most admired........................................Jeanne LeZarde 6. Most dignified ........ Mary Dorsey 7. Most collegiate....................................Roberta Stevens 8. Most demure ........ Claire Hawley 9. Most tactful...................................Marilyn Portelance 10. Most studious......................................Jeanne LeZarde 11. Most imaginative.....................................Mary Gerity 12. Class actress....................................Beatrice Einhorn 13. Class radicals . . . Mary Gerity, Mary Bernier, Jane Ingersoll 14. Class coquette.................................................Lucy Allen 14. Class Brain ........................................Mary Bernier 16. Class Characters .... Natalie Purdy, Dorothy Finn 17. Class baby........................................ Doris Hamilton 18. Class happy-go-lucky..........................................Doris Hamilton 19. Class artist.................................Leatrice Castagna 20. Nicest figure.................................................Irene Carlson 21. Nicest hair ........ Stella Szablowski 22. Nicest eyes...................................................Norma DeBiasi 23. Nicest complexion...................................Lorna Burdsall 24. Did most for W.M.I..................................Class ‘45 25. Did W.M.I. for most...............................Natalie Purdy 26. Best personality...........................Marjorie Cremins 27. Best dancer.......................................Theresa Mercuri 28. Best dresser........................................Jean Beit 29. Best athlete...................................................Anna Mercuri 30. Best natured..................................Marilyn Portelance 31. Best alibis.......................................Natalie Purdy 32. Longest lashes......................................Norma DeBiasi 33. Keenest wit....................................................Mary Bernier 34. Favorite subject............................................English 35. Favorite pastime............................................Dancing 36. Pet hate...................................................Homework 37. What we dislike most about W.M.I. . . . Examinations 38. What W.M.I. needs most................................Men teachers 41 Class Will We, the class of '45 of in full possession of our questionable mental faculties, hereby bequeath the following to those who remain at W.M.I.: 1. Jeanne Beit leaves her southern accent to Wendy Grogan '46. 2. Lucy Allen leaves her dates with the boys on Mohegan Avenue to Therese Canty '47. 3. Natalie Purdy leaves W.M.I. with relief and jubilation. 4. Jeanne LeZarde endows Erna Hoffner '46, with her fine sense of leadership. 5. The cheerleaders leave some of their pep, vim, and vigor to the underclassmen. 6. Jane Ingersoll, Mary Bernier, and Mary Gerity leave their world shaking ideas to the waste basket. 7. Jackie Woolsey bequeaths her hula skirt to Zelda Parks '47. 8. Doris Biltcliffe leaves her red hair to Mildred Floyd '46. 9. Marjorie Cremins bestows her enthusiasm and verbosity upon Josephine Morsicato '47. 10. Marcy Aylward leaves her Monday morning headaches to Mary Alice McManus '46. 11. Alice Powell and Agnes Lakowsky don't leave their U.S.O. activities, they continue. 12. Edna Lou Caswell bequeaths her musical ability to Gloria Wilinski, '48; who really has plenty of her own. 13. Jean Paige leaves half her parking space to Jean Rincicotti's Daisy . 14. Alice Rodenhiser leaves her pencil stubs and worn down erasers to the editor of the '46 Legenda. 15. The Mercuri sisters leave their yen for dancing to Junior jitterbugs. 16. Charlotte Boone leaves Lenny Lawrence '46 her engaging smile and pleasing personality. 17. Virginia Epolito leaves her flirtations to Louise Weingarten '47. 18. Carol Coyne wills her popularity to Mimi Dixon '46. 19. Marilyn Portelance leaves her Honor Pass to Barbara Seward '46. 20. Evelyn Reynolds leaves her sweetness and charm to Pat Scholfield '46. 21. Beatrice Einhorn passes her ability to wear pig-tails and still look attractive to JoAn Hancock '46. 22. Diana Cooper and Gloria Weinberg will their wardrobes to Elsie Carlson '47 and Suzanne Cook '46. 23. Anita Cohen leaves her between period lunches to Selma Krasnow '46. 24. The seniors leave their seats in chapel to the juniors and hope that they will benefit by being way down front . 25. Alyce Harrington leaves her pin-curls to Myra Cooper '46. 26. Phyllis Dicero bequeaths her neat and collegiate appearance to Margaret Connor '46. 27. Edith Hedden wills her good sportsmanship to Shirley Felker '46. 28. To the faculty the class of '45 leaves a great big kiss and a sense of security. 42 UniurrlasB B JUNIORS Albano, Dolores Ashcraft, Joan Battaglia. Anna Mae Bernklow, Barbara Blanchard. Barbara Brawn. Janet Broman, Rita Cable, Barbara Cabral, Lorraine Calkins. Jean Canty, Therese Carroll, Carleen Catogas, Mary Cianciola, Marion Clark, Nancy Connor. Margaret Cook, Suzanne Cooper, Myra Corwin, Carol Croak, Mary Margaret Daboll, Doris Dessert. Elaine DiRocco, Louise Dixon, Miriam Dorsey, Joan Dunning, Ruth Dyer. Barbara Ealahan, Gloria Edmunds, Calvene Fakoury, Virginia Falvey, Mary Fardy, Carol Felker, Shirley Fiske, Shirley Floyd, Mildred Gilger, Madaline Giordani, Angeline Gomes, Carmel Gordon, Shirley Gula, Jane Hamlen, Nancy Ann Hamra, Gloria Hancock, Jo An Heath, Betty Hedge. Shirley Heffernan, Elaine Heller. Bertha Hendel, Marilyn Herren, Audrey Hightower, Annette Hodge, Leona Hoffner, Erna Holloway, Marcia Hunter. Kathleen Jerome. Margaret Jones, Beverly Jones. Dorothe Karny, Mary Katan, Meredith Kilarny, Mary Killeen. Joan Krasnow, Selma Kuehn, Dorothy Kuhn, Amelia LaBoue, Claire LaFemina, Vilma LaGrua, Annette Lambert, Verna Lawrence, Lenarda Lawton, Marion Leary, Aileen LeBou, Rita Lefebvre, Theresa Locarno, Edith Loiacono, Antoinette Magaraci, Antoinette Macine, Phyllis Marelli, Jean McCarthy. Marjorie McGrath, Mary McManus, Mary Alice Menghi, Edna Miceli, Mary Miclette, Theresa Miller, Dorothy Miner, Jean Morgan, Patricia Morse. Sally O'Connor, Katherine O'Hara, Jean Olbrys, Mary O'Sullivan, Virginia Parisi, Josephine Pasqualini, Olga Pendleton, Mary Peebles. Maudie Perkins, Diana Perry, Doris Perry. Elizabeth Jane Peterson, Elaine Pine, Joan Piscatella, Dorothy Pond, Lucy Prince. Barbara Renzoni, Adria Richard. Theresa Rincicotti, Jean Riordan, Barbara Rosen, Eleanor Rowley, Jean Sandlin, Jeanne Santangelo, Anne Santaniello. Vera Saunders, Beatrice Scholfield, Patricia Scira, Rose Seward, Barbara Shifreen, Joy Sisk, Betty Smith, Charlotte Starr, Marcia Stone, Mary Swanson. Gloria Tagliarini, Violet Talmadge, Nola Tetreault, Shirley Thompson, Anna Thompson, Carol Thurber, Patricia Turner. Elizabeth Turner, Marilyn Wahsmuth. Edith Wendt. Dorothy Wiech, Betty Wilcox, Alice Williams, Shirley Woodruff. Charlotte Young, Johannah 44 Junior Class History- According to Webster, the Junior year denotes the third of a four year course. Yes, we have made it! We are Juniors! It is with regret that we realize that we have but one more year at W. M. I. It seems impossible that three years have passed, but we already have many incidents imprinted on our memories which will always remain with us. Some of our members have distinguished themselves as players on the teams which have been among the winning ones. Several classmates have been successful on the W.M.I. and Bulkeley stages. We carried on the Iradition of the school and made this year's Freshman-Junior Tea a better yet affair. To Williams Memorial Institute we are grateful, not only for our scholastic achievement, but for the rich and varied understanding and appreciation of the more worth while things of life. CLASS OF '46 President.............................Jeanne Sandlin Vice President . . . Margaret Connor Secretary . . . Theresa Miclette Treasurer .... Patricia Scholfield Honor Court.................Nancy Clark Honor Court....................Ruth Dunning Chairman c Junior Tea . . Miriam Dixon 45 sophomores Adams, Mary Lou Adles, Elizabeth Appleblad, Janet Arkava. Frances Aronson, Barbara Ashburn, Ruth Baier, Barbara Baquero, Geraldine Bloomere, Gloria Bloxham, Elizabeth Bonafede, Ann Brody, Phyllis Brothwell. Carol Broyillette, Marjorie Brown, Mary Bruce, Lois Burbank. Alyce Mae Bychich, Edna Campbell. Dawn Carlson. Carol Carlson. Elsie Catogas, Marica Caulkins, Doris Charlop, Naomi Collins, Mary Comeford, Patricia Conboy, Marjorie Conti. Jennie David, Alice Davidson, Claire DeCesare, Rita Dench, Cynthia Dewolfe, Beverly Don Brosky. Marilyn Doney, Mary Louisa Dorsky, Naomi Dousis, Avgerini Duplice, Gloria Egeland, Marion Fairbanks, Francelle Fanjoy, Janet Ferguson, Luella Ferro. Alberta Finley, Rigina Finn. Dorothy Flynn. Olive Forader, Marie Freeman, Leah Gaetano, Sally Gariepy, Suzanne Gately. Betty Geer, Edith Gerity, Martha Gilman, Jeanne Gorra. Corinne Greenblatt, Adria Grogan, Elsie Hall, Katherine Hansen, Elizabeth Hargrove. Ruth Havrilla, Alice Hayes, Doris Healy, Mary Hemingway. Rosemary Hendel, Toby Ruth Henrikson, Ann Hill, Marilyn Hillyer, Judith Huntley, Marjorie Irsay, Norma Jackson, Barbara Jackson. Beatrice Jakan, Thelma Jenkins, Barbara Jennings, Marilyn Johansen, Loraine Johnson. Eleanor Jordan, Esther Katan. Nancy Kavarnos, Myrtle Keeney, Jacquelyn Kilarny, Anne Kilichowski, Lorraine Kina, Margaret Kneisler, Lillian Lambdin. Ann Lindeberg, Marie MacDonald, Barbara MacDonald, Marilyn Mahoney, Margaret McCarthy, Geraldine McClernon, Jean McCurdie, Helen McGourty, Irene McLaughlin, Marjorie McNamara, Joan McNulty, Agnes Melia, Josephine Merritt, Lucile Minson, Grace Mono, Anne Monroe, Mary Ruth Morsicato'. Josephine Murphy, Mary Murray. Catherine O’Donnell, Catherine Pappas. Pauline Paranko, Olga Parks, Zelda Peltier, June Pepin, Jeannette Pirogenia, Anna Pittori, Grace Pratt, Dorothy Ouainton, Betty Rathbun. Peggy Raymond, Dorothy Read, Barbara Renzoni. Edna Russell, Hazel Rynasko, Janet Sackedis, Kathleen Sandgren, Joan Santangelo, Marie Sargent. Gilda Searle, Lorraine Shea, Mary A. Sheehan, Katherine Sheldon, Lora Ann Sleath, Florence Sloan, Saralee Smetter, Natalie Smith, Sherry Snosky, Phyllis Sorel. Ann Steinberg. Anita Stickle. Joan Sullvan. Barbara Sweeney, Jeannette Sylvia, Jane Taylor, Marjorie Telage, Gloria Templeton, Irvane Thomas, June Tookey, Alice Turello, Nicoletta Ursprung, Mabel Van Winkle, Jean Veal. Willie Bee Walsh, Rita Weiner. Zelda Weingarten. Louise Wilcox, Priscilla Wilson, Norma Wingate Anamae Wood, Shirley Zamkow, Rosalyn 46 Sophomore Class History Accepted! We breathe a sight of relief for now we are sophomores and there exists a class below us! Our hearts are brightened as we think of the new privileges to be enjoyed. More clubs receive us and now we may attend the famed W. M. I. formals. Spirited and progressive our class has been outstanding in sports, and champions in fieldball for two successive years. We have a real affection for W. M. I. and feel that we have contributed much to the spirit of the school. CLASS OF '47 President . Vice President Secretary-Treasurer .. . Josephine Morsicato Joan McNamara . Janet Fanjoy Rita DeCesare Edna Bychich Honor Court Mabel Ursprung 47 Andrews. Stella Ashton, Louise Bachman, Elizabeth Battaglia, Marian Batting, Constance Becotte, Rachel Belcher, Barbara Beloff, Joan Bennett, Doris Berry, Nancy Bibik, Claire Bisconti, Josephine Bisconti, Kathryn Blanos, Barbara Breskovics, Beverly Brown, Alice Brown. Jean Bryden, Esther Casey, Barbara Chapin, Jane Chapman, Mary Jane Chapman, Norma Clare. Patricia Clark, Dorothy Cote. Lorraine Crandall. Janet Crocker, Geraldine Davies. Merna Dawicki. Josephine DeBiasi, Beatrice DeMarco. Dolores Dent, Rubena DiMaggio, Josephine DiMaggio. Lucy Doney, Irene Douton, Mary Doyle, Marjorie Duggan, Barbara Eccleston, Althea Egeland, Joan Eskridge, Barbara Fanning, Margaret Ellen Fern, Shirley Ferro. Eleanor Fortin. Celeste Fox, Gladys Gaines, Jacqueline Galbo, Rose Garvey, Anne Geer. Barbara Geoffrey, Grace George. Dawn Goldberg, Muriel' Gossett. Claire Graves, Mabel Grimes, Beverly Guerin, Winifred Haigh, Cynthia Hallas, Frances Hamilton, Evelyn Hamm, Muriel Haney, Maureen Healy, Nellie Hoffheins, Louanne Homola, Minna Hume, Barbara Imperlitteri, Carmella Jenkins, Ann Jezeski, Katherine Johnson, Barbara Johnson. Mary Katan, Patricia King, Grace Kittredge, Lenore Koss. Eva Laskovitch. Helen Lear, Bernice Lee, Joan Liebenau, Irene Logan, Rosamond Lundborg, Marjorie Madec, Jeannette Maffioli, Lucia Mallon, Patricia Mancini, Shirley Manwaring, Emily Marc-Aurele, Alice Marelli, Helene Marthers, Jean Matteson, Barbara Lee Mazzuca, Jean McDonald, Joan McDermott, Helene McGinley, Paula McGrane. Estelle Merritt. Frances Metcalf, Joanne Meyer, Arlene Michelin, Virginia Miner, Marilyn Miranda. Loretta Momm, Mildred Monahan, Jeanne Montali. Anita Monteith, Evelyn Morgan, Dorothy Moseley, Sally Ann Mullener, Mary Munsch, Gloria Nash, Florabel Nauta, Margaret Noble. Norma Nunes, Fannie O'Brien, Grace O'Brien, Joan O'Connell, Ann O'Connor. Anne Olbrys, Geraldine Onuparik, Doris Parker, Judith Patterson. Melva Pearson, Florence Peck, Phyllis Peltier, Elsie Penell, Mary Ellen Perron, Shirley Perry, Irene Pierce, Jane Pinch, Louise Porter, Shirley Richards, Jacqueline Riordan, Justine Roath, Lillian Rogers, Lois Rubin, Joan Ryan. Charlotte Ryan, Sally Salter. Betty Sampson, Mary Saunders. Gladys Schroeder, Elizabeth Schroeder. Myrtle Schumaker, Johanne Schwied, Gloria Scott, Janet Seltzer, Sylvia Sension, Virginia Shakir, Helen Sharp, Mildred Sherman, Shirley Sigurdsen, Barbara Smith, Colleen Smith, Helen Jane Smith, Patricia Smith, Shirley Spring, Jane Springs. Norma Strickland, Lois Sullivan. Barbara Summerton, Mary Phyllis Tayler, Janet Thomas. Ellenore Thompson. Vanda Thurber, Dorothy Utz, Eleanor Valentini, Adele Voisard, Dolores Vose. Jean Walski, Alice Weed, Natalie Welch, Catherine Wentworth, Marjorie Wilinski, Gloria Williams, Doris Wilson, Joyce Wolfe, Joann Wright, Alberta Yuhas, Alice Zieziulewicz, Sophie 48 Freshman Class History- in September 1944 as a rather timid group of Freshman we entered W. M. I. to start our secondary school education. We soon found that our high school life would be quite different from the life we led in the eighth grade. The impressive Chapel exercises—the new classes—the exploring of history and algebra—the new experiences in languages—all were a part of our new school life. At the Freshman tea our Junior Sisters helped us to become better acquainted with the school, and were kind in making us feel as though we were really a part of the school family which we had joined. We are looking forward to our Sophomore year with great anticipation and confidence. CLASS OF '48 President . . . Paula McGinley Vice-President . . . Jane Pierce Secretary . . Mary Jane Chapman Treasurer .... Merna Davies Honor Court Representatives . . Sally Ann Moseley, Jane Chapin 49 ArtiuituB Vigilance Department Chairman . . . May McGuinness '45 Faculty Adviser . Miss Elizabeth Waterman The Vigilance Department is that branch of our student government which enforces the laws of the school. The members, who are easily recognized by their blue and white arm bands, help direct traffic between classes and supervise the students' use o! the campus and cafeteria. Some members also act as office messengers. Members are elected by homerooms, and as an innovation this year, were installed at an appropriate ceremony in October. Honor Court Chief Justice . . . Doris Beckwith '45 Faculty Adviser . . . Mrs. Mary Lee Again the Honor Court successfully carried on its duties as the judicial power of the Better Yet Club. The purpose of this group is to try all violators of school laws. In addition to the scheduled meetings, special meetings are called whenever necessary. As in the other branches of student government, the members were installed at a ceremony in the fall and each was presented with a badge. The membership of the Honor Court was increased this year under the revision program. 52 B. Y. C. Council President . . . Jeanne LeZarde '45 Faculty Adviser . Miss Jean K. McKenzie This year found our student government running under a one house system rather than under the former two house system. A single group, known as the B. Y. C. Council, acted as the executive power of the school. This year the council undertook a welfare project—that of collecting gifts to be sent to the children in the Kentucky mountains. Another important project was the re-writing of our student handbook. The council took charge of the election of new council members and some members attended student government conferences. At an appropriate ceremony on Parents' Day council members were installed and each girl was presented an arm band. These bands, having the letters B Y C in blue on a white background, are a familiar sight on the school campus. 53 Athletic Association President . . . Edith Hedden '45 Vice President . . Shirley Felker '46 Secretary-Treasurer . Virginia Fakoury '46 Business Manager . Evelyn Johnson '47 Director . . . Miss Clara Polinsky Since 1923 the Athletic Association has played an important part at W. M. I. The purpose of the organization is not only to encourage girls to participate in a variety of sports but also to promote sportsmanship and school spirit. Upon entering W. M. I. all students become members of the Athletic Association. By participating in games the girls become eligible for the different A. A. awards, the highest of which is the Old English Monogram. Each year the loving cup is awarded to the class which obtains the highest number of points by winning inter-class games. Last year the cup went to the senior class. For the second consecutive year the sophomore class won the fieldball series. During the winter months basketball was enjoyed and this year two assemblies were devoted to watching basketball games. The remainder of the season was devoted to badminton, volleyball, softball, and a field day. This year the varsity softball team played a return game at Saybrook. One addition to the activities of the Athletic Association was the sponsoring of a cheer rally, after which cheer leaders were chosen. 54 President . . Edna Lou Caswell '45 President Music Director . Miss Gertrude Miller Music Director Diana Cooper '45 Miss Gertrude Miller President .... Anna Burr '45 President . Music Director . Miss Gertrude Miller Music Director Virginia Edwards '45 Miss Gertrude Miller Orchestra Glee Club Monday morning chapel exercises, assemblies, plays, and other special programs—to all of these the W. M. I. orchestra adds a sparkle of entertainment. Participation in the work of the orchestra gives students the opportunity to put their talents to their best advantage and at the same time to gain a better understanding of classical music. The orchestra also aids in programs at churches, the Rotary Club, U. S. O.'s and other community organizations. The greatest undertaking of the group was the successful presentation of the Pops Concert in the spring. The Glee Club is an organization which offers to all interested students a study of a variety of choral works. This club is open to members of all classes and meets once each week. The most important project of the year was their participation in the Pops Concert, which was presented in the spring. A great deal of time and effort was spent in preparing for this successful social event of the music department. 56 Band Although the band is a small group, it has done a great deal of worthwhile work. Throughout the year the group entertained several times at assemblies and chapel programs. This year the band furnished special music during the Christmas season. Other activities of the year included marching in the Memorial Day parade and playing at the Pops Concert. Student participation in the band gives the members an opportunity to enlarge upon their study of band music. Choir Our choir has again lived up to its reputation of being the most active of the school's musical organizations. The choir is open to upperclassmen only. It participates in daily chapel exercises and other school programs. The members also took part in a December assembly which was sponsored by the music department. Activities outside of school included the Rotary Club program and others which helped to entertain service men. The most important project of the year was its participation in the Pops Concert, which took place in April. 57 Le Cercle Francais Presidente . . Marilyn Portelance '45 Faculty Advisers . . Miss Josephine Mansfield, Miss Virginia Daire Le Cercle Francais was organized to provide for all students of French an opportunity to unite in attempting to capture a little of the spirit and charm of France. The programs have been arranged to give members an additional opportunity of hearing and speaking the French language, and to bring a deeper understanding and appreciation of France. To the customary programs of games, folk songs, folk dances in authentic costumes, puppet shows, dramatizations and French films the club has added projects of a philanthropic nature to aid students and small children in Belgium and France. Las Alegres Senoritas Presidente . . Vera Santaniello '46 Club Advisers . . Miss Dorothy Page Miss Virginia Daire With the goal of becoming better acquainted with Espana y La America del Sur, the Spanish Club at W. M. I. met once each month throughout the year. At these meetings, each of which was planned by a program chairman, various phases of the literature, geography, history, and music of Spain and South America were presented. Included in their programs were games, unusual entertainments, and customs of Spanish-speaking nations which were enjoyed by all. 58 Sorores Togatae President .... Erna Hoffner '46 Club Advisers . Mrs. Elizabeth MacAdams Miss Elizabeth Waterman Sorores Togatae, the Latin Club, once again serves to foster a closer relationship and better understanding between the Latin students and their instructors, and to further their interest in Latin. The members enjoy learning much about Roman life and customs, which though interesting and important, often cannot be stressed in class owing to lack of time. No less do the girls enjoy the various social activities which the club provides, such as the Christmas party and the picnic held in the spring. Der Deutsche Verein Priisidentin . . . Lorna Burdsall '45 Faculty Adviser . . Miss Dorothy Page In order to obtain a broader understanding of Deutschland and its people, a German club at W. M. I. has been organized. At their monthly meetings, under the direction of a program chairman and her committee, the members of Der Deutsch Verein have an opportunity to learn more about the civilization and culture of Germany and its people. They also enjoy the games, songs, and folk dances of that country. Two of the most outstanding activities of the group are the Christmas party and the annual picnic in June 59 % Junior Citizen’s Council President . . . Marjorie Cremins '45 Club Adviser . Mrs. Katherine Vargas The Junior Citizen's Council carried out many worthwhile projects throughout the current year. The purpose of the club is to better community life and emphasize active citizenship. This group, with the theme Peace Problems'' as their guide, sponsored an assembly program based on the topic Economic Basis of Peace . Dr. Hartley Cross was guest speaker for the occasion. Student participants in the panel discussion were from Bulkeley, Norwich Free Academy, Tech, and W. M. I. Under this club's auspices an informal Valentine Dance was held. A successful year was brought to a close in the spring by their annual outing. Senior History Club President................Irene Berntsen Factulty Adviser . . Mrs. Mary D. Lee We the members of the Senior History Club, in order to fully understand the problems of Democracy and especially to widen our knowledge in the economic, social, and political aspects of our state and local governments, do ordain and establish this constitution for the Senior History Club at W. M. I. All seniors who take Problems of Democracy are eligible for membership and help fulfill the purpose of the club as it is stated in the Preamble of its Constitution. Although field trips have been limited, the group did visit various places of interest. 60 Biology Club President . . . Jean McClernon '47 Club Adviser . . Miss Marion G. Earle All students of biology are eligible for membership in this club, which meets once each month. The club is an active one and has passed another successful year. Our group sponsored the Thanksgiving collection and took charge of the Christmas decorations. The club particularly emphasized the feeding of birds during the winter months, and the keynote of the year's work was a conservation program. Other activities included visits to places of biological interest and attending lectures in the community. General Science Club President . . . Marilyn Keeney '45 Club Adviser . Miss Caroline M. Caruso The General Science Club is open to all students having an interest in science. The purpose of the club is to explore all fields of science and to develop scientic and technical abilities for war and peace. The annual astronomy program, which is one of the main activities of the club, included an outdoor meeting for the observation of the stars, and reports on interesting myths connected with the various constellations. Other projects included field trips to local places of scientific interest and a Christmas program combined with the decorating of Williams Hall. 61 War Bonds and Stamps Chairman - Norma Deveau '45 Club Advisers . Miss Dunstan Miss Eusatania Miss Vargas Miss Young W. M. I. is doing its part in aiding the war effort with the sales of war bonds and stamps. These are sold to the students one day each week and the business department has taken charge of the sales. Over ninety per cent of the students purchased stamps each month which gave us the right to fly our Minute Man Flag. The aim of each class was to purchase a jeep before December 7th, and the senior class was successful in reaching this goal. W. M. I. Drama Club President............. Lenarda Lawrence '46 Almost Eighteen , a production presented in co-operation with Bulkeley's Masque and Gavel, opened a successful year for the Drama Club. The Queen's Christmas by Alice Gerstenberg was given by the freshman and sophomore classes for the Christmas assembly. A one-act play was presented in the spring by the two upper classes. This club, while experimenting in the field of drama, enjoys the study of d!l sides of dramatic presentation: voice, make-up, costuming, and staging. This year the club has added to its list of activities a study of modern actors and actresses. 62 Library Club President . Lorraine Kilichowski '47 Club Adviser . Mrs. Alice Hjortland The Library Club appeared this year as a new extra-curricular activity. Its purpose is to help girls to learn more about the school library and to give girls who are interested in a library career an opportunity to learn the work of a library. Program meetings included book reviews, dramatizations of scenes from books, reports and discussions on lectures or other interesting activities in the community. The club had charge of one assembly program and presented a short program in observance of Book Week. The members assisted in the library during their study periods. Math Clubs Due to the large number of girls interested in extra-curricular activities in mathematics, two math clubs have been organized at W. M. I. The Senior Math Club is open to any student who has completed one year of mathematics, while only freshmen are eligible for membership in the Jagat Club. The purpose of the clubs is to aid the girls in acquiring a better understanding of mathematics. The activities of each of the clubs are similar. At the meetings the girls enjoy mathematical tricks and puzzles, spelling bees, reports on famous mathematicians, and guest speakers. Jagat President . . Gloria Schwied '48 Faculty Adviser . Mrs. Arlene P. Symonds Senior Club President . Shirley Rutman '45 Faculty Adviser . Mrs. Arthur Quimby 63 Photography Club President .... Joan Killeen '46 Club Adviser . Miss E. Mildred Abbott One of our new clubs this year is the Photography Club, which has proved to be a very active and interesting group. The purpose of the club was to build and equip a school darkroom. They gained many useful ideas for this project by visiting a number of local darkrooms. Their other activities included taking pictures for the Bond Drive and for the Legenda. Throughout the year the club enjoyed a series of lectures arranged by the Eastman Kodak Company on how to develop and print pictures. These lectures were given by club members at the monthly meetings. Projection Club Head Business Manager .... ...............Josephine Sullivan '45 Club Adviser . Miss E. Mildred Abbott One of the clubs which has been of much assistance to the entire school is the Projection Club. The object of the club is to train operators for any of the school projection machines. This makes it possible for these machines to be used by any classes or clubs as well as for assemblies. Some of the machines which the girls operate are the movie and sound projector, the projector for song-slides, an opaque projector, and a tri-purpose projector. The school is fortunate in having a club such as this one which is helping so much in school activities. 64 65 Who’ Who's Who B. Agrin D. Alexander L. Allen B. Antzes J. Arlington M. Aylward S. Baier M. Bartscheck D. Beckwith I. Beit M. Bernier I. Berntsen B. Bidwell D. Biltcliff C. Boone E. Brinck M. Bruhns L. Burdsall A. Burr I. Caldwell I. Carlson L. Castagna E. L. Caswell M. L. Clare L. Cockell A. Cohen D. Cooper C. Coyne M. Cremins E. Cummings M. Darling N. DeBiasi A. DeGange I. Dennehy N. Deveau C. Devona P. Dicero I. DiPollina W. Dislo M. Dorsey V. Edwards B. Einhorn S. Elion V. Epolito C. Farnsworth M. Fergione D. Finn M. Flynn R. Foss R. Gately M. Gerity S. Grassi M. Grimes L. Hagar D. Hamilton A. Harrington P. Haven C. Hawley E. Hedden R. Hendel M. Hjortland M. Hopkins P. Howard I. Ingersoll M. Keeney L. Kuehne H. Kushner A. Lakowsky I. LeZarde L. Lipton D. Little Noted for Life's work humorous stories comic strip writer complexion Pond's model long tales Maintaining male harem eyes Broadway actress school spirit Post Office mural painter hmm! navy wife neatness peeling grapes sweet disposition nightclub “bouncer chapel music Chief Justice U. S. Supreme Court nail polish Manicurist vocabulary traveling saleswoman blonde hair shepherdess tranquility making birds' nests red hair photographer's model photography directing trombone players thoroughness castanet player man trouble killing flies individuality Ballet Russe football playing driving steam roller good nature Latin teacher figure organ grinder artistic talent portrait painter pin-up contest playing musical saw studiousness soap box orator stockings and pumps piano tuner wit politician's ghost writer clothes winning orchids popularity U. S. Secretary of Treasury “it's a riot singing Mr. Idleman's praises escapades Child Welfare worker singing woman in white sparkling eyes star gazing cooperative spirit circus barker willingness globe trotting helpfulness pearl diver French reports gun moll grey matter beach comber her opinions pillow packer her socks S mittens spoon collector dignity blacksmith xylophone playing symphonic conductor good looks to become a protozoa the twins newsboy flirtations hobo queen wedding ring olive-stuffer Charlie sub-way guard personality fan dancer devilishness yodeling chewing gum coal miner hope chest mathematician 8:31 track team travelling in Black Forest drawings hula girl bangs cow-boy friendliness box top collector petiteness boxer pin curls brick layer hair-dos football coach dancing commando serene smile ski-instructor reliability snake charmer musical ability reform school matron winning friends grave digger dependability missionary unusual tastes prima dona high spirits threading needles her diamond adagio dancer sparkling humor bulb snatcher dimples optician Dagwood sandwiches fire chief quietness Lion hunter big brown eyes pirate Who Who's Who K. Long C. Loughlin M. MacDonald D. MacKinnon M. Mahoney M. Maria G. Mariani A. Marsters M. Matthews J. Mattson 0. Matsul B. McCarthy J. McGrath M. McGuinness M. Meek A. Mercuri T. Mercuri A. Mikiska C. Miller M. Miller 1. Moran J. Mottier E. Murray I. Nigrelli I. Onuparik I. Paige E. Peterson A. Petrosky H. Plona T. Poirier M. Portelance A. Powell P. Proctor N. Purdy E. Raymond W. Renzoni E. Reynolds I. Reynolds P. Reynolds M. Roberts A. Rodenhiser B. Roser M. Roy L. Ruggieri E. Russell S. Rutman M. St. Germain R. Salvagna G. Santaniello A. Seaberg I. Sires P. Smeraldi D. Solecki C. Sorel R. Stevens W. Stickland J. Sullivan S. Szablowski F. Tarnapol G. Tashash G. Tate I. Trainor V. Tsemelis E. Ward E. Wargo C. Weber G. Weinberg T. West I. Wojcoski W. Wolkonsky J. Woolsey M. Zilinsky Noted for long hair good nature knee socks football knowledge duets coloring photos squeaking accordion playing geniality upsweeps diffidence dissension bubbling personality vitality dry humor vim vigor friendliness capability quietness diligence gayety cheer leading ear rings reticence Rodney pretty hands high hair-dos sun tans aches and pains dreamy U. S. O. Activities affability gay times geniality violin sincerity hair ribbons loyalty correspondence executive ability blonde hair friendliness bashfulness intelligence lovely hands sweetness navy dates energy blushes cute profile neatness June pretty hair collegiate clothes conscientiousness interest in nature short skirts sense of humor earrings cute figure quietness giggles pretty eyes mysteriousness voice striking clothes Dorothy good humor proficiency in Russian versatility exuberance Life's work truant officer cutting paper dolls coal stoker radio announcer human fly deer slayer opera star ant-hill inspector lumber-jack wrestler tree pruner dope peddler professor piano mover football captain cotton picker dog catcher train conductor jockey dentist pharmacist Wave stevedor poetess Speaker House Representatives interior decorator tight rope walker butterfly catcher mountain climber Lord High Executioner high diver track champion traasure hunter house painter steeple-jack tailor archeologist basket weaver taxi driver postman baby snatcher printer shadow boxer ambulance driver sculptor police woman covering school books carpenter power house operator college girl demolition expert architect duck hunter sea captain worrybird chemist photographer fighter pilot inventor coal stoker landscaper bookbinder jeep driver pirate broncho buster detective drilling wells Welder road builder children's nurse business executive tree doctor 67 AND PATRONS roof National Bank of Commerce Commercial and Savings Accounts New London, Conn. 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Hawley Air. and Mrs. Samuel Castagna Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hjortland Mr. and Mrs. Janies I. Coyne Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Howard Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeBiasi Miss Ursula Lezarde Mr. and Mrs. Ray S. Atwood Mr. and Mrs. IVallace Deveati Air. and Mrs. Harold Long Mr. and Mrs. Ellery N. Edwards Mr. and Airs. William A. Loughlin 100 Compliments of .. . Mr. and Mrs. John J. Maginness Mr. and Mrs. I. Tarnapol Mr. and Mrs. John Mother Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Edward Raymond Mr. and Mrs. John K. Trainor Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Walter A. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe Weinberg Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Rodenhiser Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woolsey Mr. and Mrs. Philias Roy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zilinsky Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens Compliments of a Senior 101 Compliments of . Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Keeney Mr. and Mrs. George H. Kuehne Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kushner Mr. and Mrs. John Lakowsky Mr. and Mrs. Irving H. Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maria Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mariani Mr. and Mrs. Foster Marsters Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth W. Meek Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mercuri Mr. and Mrs. John Murray Mr. and Mrs. James Nigrelli Mrs. J. W. Paige Lt. and Mrs. Oscar J. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Petrosky Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Poirer Mr. and Mrs. Albert Portelance Mr. and Mrs. John Powell Mr. and Mrs. F. Renzoni Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ruggieri Mr. and Mrs. B. Rutman Mr. and Mrs. Axel L. Seaberg Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Sires Mr. and Mrs. George Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tashash Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tsesmelis Lt. and Mrs. Paul Ward Mrs. Catherine Wolkonsky 102 Our Special Thanks To .. . MISS MARGARET YOUNG, our business adviser, who has done so much for the year book that our thanks is best expressed in dedicating the LEGENDA to her. MR. KENNETH SAXTON, our literary adviser, who saw us through the maze of commas and semicolons, and helped us with ideas for the right place. MISS JANICE WIGHTMAN, our art adviser, who helped us with ideas for posters and page layouts. MISS GERALDINE ELZIN AND MR. MICHAEL MICHEL, our photographers, who tried to cover up nature's mistakes, and who gave so willingly of their time and film to the LEGENDA. MISS MARION BEDELL, MISS MARY EUSATANIA, MRS. RUTH HATHAWAY, MISS LORETTA HIGGINS for their helpful and co-operative assistance. MRS. JACK BROWN, representative of our publisher, who displayed such a great degree of patience in helping us plan our pages and keeping us within our budget. NORMA DEVEAU and PHYLLIS DICERO, our faithful typists, for their long hours after school and even on weekends. Our Advertisers and our patrons who helped to make the LEGENDA a success. Give to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you. 104