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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1946 volume:

Williams Memorial Institute New London, Connecticut Board of Trustees Allen B. Lambdin.....................................................President Frederick W. Edgerton, ex officio . Chairman oi City Board of Education Frank L. McGuire Gertrude Noyes William Williams Fred L. Newton Helen K. Whiton DEDICATION We, the Legenda staff of 1946, as an expression of our esteem and gratitude, dedicate this book to Mary Eusatania. Her keen sense of humor and sympathetic understanding have been a refreshing and stimulating influence in our high school education. We shall always remember her. William H. Reeves 6 3n Upmnriam On hearing the news of the death of Mr. Reeves the student body, faculty, and alumnae alike felt that the school had suffered an irreparable loss. Yet, when we realize how much of his time and strength Mr. Reeves gave to insure to the Williams School”, as he was wont to call it, security for the future, it is, perhaps, more fitting to consider how the life of our school was enriched by his association with it. Through his wisdom and devotion, the assets of the school, both tangible and intangible, have been preserved and increased. That W. M. I. has remained an endowed school is due, in great measure, to the wise investment and careful expenditure of its funds, for which Mr. Reeves, as treasurer and later as president of the Board of Trustees, was largely responsible. Though conservative in his ideas regarding education, he was not averse to any additions to curriculum or equipment which he felt to be in accord with the type of education Harriet Peck Wiliams intended for the young women of the city. But, perhaps, the intangible assets derived from his long association with the school are of greatest value. The good will of the city toward W. M. I. was ,in no small degree, fostered by Mr. Reeves. His requests for co-operation and funds met with approval because of the confidence which his integrity inspired. No one who has been privileged to hear the words which he spoke to the graduating classes at commencement, can forget the high ideals of character and service he set before them. The faculty, too, as they listened, felt the privilege and responsibility he claimed were theirs in their chosen profession. No more fitting tribute can be paid to Mr. Reeves than that all who look to W. M. I. as their Alma Mater preserve the fine tone he inculcated, and uphold the traditions of the school he deeply loved. Legenda Assistants Activities Rose Scira Advertising Barbara Blanchard Mary Catogas Marion Cianciola Myra Cooper Marilyn Hendel Biography Suzanne Cook Margaret Jerome Patricia Morgan Circulation Ann Bonafede Gloria Ealahan Janet Fanjoy Claire LaBoue Joan McNamara Mary Miceli Mary Olbrys Beatrice Saunders Louise Weingarten Feature Marion Lawton Antoinette Loiacono Literary Barbara Eskridge Jean Leister Lorraine Kilichowski Photography Erna Hoffner Lenarda Lawrence 8 Jo An Hancock Photography Editor I Johannah Young Literary Editor Aileen Leary Dolores Albano Editor-in-Chiei Business Manager Legenda Staff Mary Falvey Virginia Fakoury Barbara Dyer Jean Rincicotti Advertising Manager Biography Editor Circulation Manager Activities Editor Miss Janice Wightman Mr. Kenneth Saxton Faculty Art Adviser Faculty Adviser 9 FACULTY MILDRED ABBOTT Science Wheaton College, B.A. Simmons College. B.S. in Home Economics Cornell University, M.Sc. MARION G. ANDERSON Business Nasson College, B.S. HELEN B. CHANDLER Registrar New London Business College ISABEL COLBY English Connecticut College for Women, B.A. Middlebury College. M.A. MARION G. EARLE Science Wellesley College, B.A. MARY EUSATANIA Business New York University, B.S. Teachers College, Columbia, M.A. RUTH G. HATHAWAY Business North Adams Teachers College ANNA F. HEWITT Secretary New London Business College LORETTA P. HIGGINS French, English Connecticut College for Women. B.A. ALICE B. HJORTLAND Librarian Connecticut College for Women, Library Science ELIZABETH S. HOLLISTER Science Connecticut College for Women. B.S. Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. MARION BEDEL KELSEY English Connecticut College for Women. B.A. George Washington University, M.A. 10 FACULTY MARY D. LEE History Smith College, B.A. MARY R. LEWIS English Connecticut College for Women, B.A. ELIZABETH D. MacADAMS Latin Smith College, B.A. JOSEPHINE A. MANSFIELD French University of Chicago, Ph.B. Middlebury College, M.A. GERTRUDE MILLER Music Boston University, B.S.S. DOROTHY PAGE German, Spanish Smith College. B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. CLARA W. POLINSKY Physical Education Sargent School of Physical Education MARGUERITE LEWIN OUIMBY Mathematics Smith College, B.A. DOROTHEA S. RUSSELL Business American International College, B.S. KENNETH SAXTON English Geneva College. B.A. University of Pittsburgh. M.Ed. FREDRIC H. SPAULDING Algebra, Science Bates College, A.B. Harvard University, M.Ed. ESTHER STENSBY Homemaking Framingham Teachers College, B.S.Ed. FACULTY ROSE STUCKY English New York University. BS.. M.A. MAURA G. SULLIVAN History Connecticut College for Women. B.A. NATALIE P. SWIFT English, French Goucher College. B.A. Middlebury College. M.A. ARLENE P. SYMONDS Mathematics Mount Holyoke College, A.B. MARY T. TALCOTT Dean Teachers College. Columbia. B.S., M.A. JANICE WIGHTMAN Art Norwich Art School CATHERINE H. VARGAS Business Lasell Junior College Saint Joseph College, B.S. KATHERINE BUCKLEY VARGAS History Connecticut College for Women, B.A. VERA B. VROOMAN Homemaking Framingham Teachers College, B.S.Ed. ELIZABETH F. WATERMAN Latin Brown University. B.A. VIVIAN B. WETMORE Director oi Health Castleton Normal School Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing ELMORE D. LUNDGREN Mathematics Boston University, B.S. Harvard University. M.A. 12 Jerome Burtt Principal 13 Principal's Message to the Senior Class With the return of peace there is much to make us truly thankful, but there is also much which cannot help but cause us deep concern. I am thinking of the atomic bomb, and of the disturbing challenge which the discovery of atomic energy offers. Some years ago Roger Babson, the famed economist, said: Education is a tool which can either create or destroy according to the character of the user.” The truth of this statement will become increasingly evident during the next few years. Atomic energy and other similar discoveries will either be harnessed for peaceful pursuits or they will utterly destroy the civilization achieved through the centuries. You and your contemporaries must give the answer. Your generation will use the education which it has received either constructively in the building of a finer civilization, or destructively in the elimination of all the gains thus far realized by mankind. Yours is a fearful responsibility. We at W. M. I. through studies in the curriculum and through outside activities have tried to provide you with a helpful background of understanding and a conscious awareness of the need for service. God grant that you may meet successfully the challenge which the atomic age will offer! 14 She who knows not and knows not-that she knows not is a Freshman; pity her. She who knows not and knows that she knows not is a Sophomore; teach her. She who knows and knows that she knows is a Senior; respect her. She who knows and knows not that she knows is a Junior; encourage her. 15 SsmioM Class Officers President . Antoinette Loiacono Vice-President. Patricia Scholfield Secretary . . . Nancy Clark Treasurer . . Beatrice Saunders Honor Court Justices .... Ruth Dunning, Claire LaBoue, Barbara Prince Senior Class History We entered our Freshman year at W. M. I. well tuned to the shortages of war time. We realized that our job in this war was to study and prepare ourselves for the future. After the initial excitement we settled down to work and became acquainted with a new and more grown-up school. At the Junior Tea we met our sister class and at last felt we had really become a part of the student body. Through classes in Group Guidance we learned of the school, its traditions and functions, and discussed the careers in which we were interested. We became conscious of the music around us through music appreciation classes. We faced and overcame the terrors of mathematics, science, English and the foreign languages. Then June came and we were Sophomores. As Sophomores we had reached a very important position in our school. It seemed as though we had arrived at a very happy stage in which we felt that we had learned almost all there was to know. We were told that as each year passed new fields would open: we would realize how much knowledge there was in the world and how little we actually possessed at present. Mid-year came and we found, then, the small extent of our knowledge. Our hopes for a Sub-freshman Day met with disappointment because of the curtailment of transportation. Our courses in art appreciation brought to our attention the many pieces of art and sculpture which are a part of the school's permanent collection. It was during this year we were allowed to attend our first school formal . All too soon a very happy and carefree year came to an end. With the title Junior came new privileges and greater responsibilities. We were proud to welcome and entertain our Freshman sisters because we remembered how shy and uncertain we had been. As in other years we were well represented in the dramatic presentation this year. We participated in the inter-school forums and aided in the conducting of school elections. Our athletes distinguished themselves even though we failed to win the loving cup. We contributed generously to the collection of Christmas presents for children attending a small school in Kentucky. The air was filled with excitement when plans for the Junior Prom were announced. This was truly our own dance! Before we realized it another year was completed. We began our Senior year still unaccustomed to the word peace —a word which a few months previous had been connected with a time in the future. The question: How does it feel to be a Senior? received the same answer from all the girls, I feel just like a Freshman again! We worked harder than ever, but we still found time to attend dances, take part in a radio performance and excel in sports. To some of us this was to be the end; for others it is only a milestone on the road to more specialized training. We have engaged in all the traditional activities: the Commencement Dance, Class Banquet, Class Picnic, and, of course, our final Examinations. At the Graduation Exercises we received our diplomas with a mingling joy and sorrow. As we leave the Halls of W. M. I. we take with us, these cherished words: Your daughters true to all that's best In service full and free, Until at last we win the goal And hold it worthily. 16 me DOLORES JANE ALBANO Do Commercial Business Manager of Legenda 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Jagat Club 1; Treasurer Junior Citizen's Council 3; Senior History Club 4: Junior Prom Committee 3; B. Y. C. 3; Vigilance 1, 2, 3; Fieldball 1, 2, 3. ANNA MAY BATTAGLIA Ann General French Club 1, 2; Orchestra 1; Glee Club. Hey, fellas! Stop me if you've heard this one . . . wim, wigor, and witaiity . . . popular . . . Dodo and Dyer . . . full of ideas . . . constantly busy. How foolish! Photogenic . . . beautiful wavy hair . . . and that complexion . . . petite . . . cute figure. BARBARA LORRAINE BLANCHARD Bob Commercial Senior History Club 4; French Club 4. MEREDITH BORDEN BRINDEL Peg General Senior History Club 4. RITA LENORE BROMAN flee College Drama Club 1, 2, 3; B. Y. C. Council 1; Legenda Assistant 2, 4; German Club 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4. Any mail today? Blonde curlytop . . . correspondence galore . . . alluring eyes . . . gentle manner . . . friendly. Oh, my goodness! Dark blue eyes . . . her man! . . . new to W. M. I. this year . . . perpetual dieter . . . but why? . . . versatile. Junket all! Vocabulary—and how! . . . conservative colors? . . . short, but powerful . . . argumentative . . . Rita and her college men . . . noted for bangs. 17 S nioA BARBARA JANE CABLE Bobbie College French Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 4; Vigilance 3, 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; (Windham High School, Williaman-tic, Connecticut) JEAN MARGARET CAULKINS Jeanne General French Club 4; Senior History Club 4; Pupil Leader 4; Senior Dance Committee; (N. F. A. Norwich, Connecticut) THERESE ELIZABETH CANTY Terry College French Club 4; Photography Club 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1. CARLEEN MARIE CARROLL Carr General MARY CATOGAS Mar Commercial e Home nursing 1; B. Y. C. Council 2; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; Spanish Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Program Chairman 4; Vigilance 4; Senior Dance Committee 4; Departmental Honors 2. Really!' Modern . . . Vogue enthusiast . . . lucky girl—a fur coat! . . . interesting voice . . . striking hairdos . . . amiable. Oh. shoot! Juggle the ball, girls —pupil leader de luxe . . . neat hair . . . came from N. F. A. in her senior year . . . quiet —in school. I'm so darn sleepy. Willowy . . . wealth of dark hair . . . glamour plus . . . our tallest senior . . . accomplished seamstress . . . sophisticated. Fooey! Quiet . . . attractive . . . far-away expression—thinking of someone, Carl? . . . bright eyes . . . infectious laughter. Gee, kids! Serious—at times . . . humor in bucket-fulls . . . everyone's friend . . . shorthand wiz . . . busy as a bee . . . inquisitive. 1 18 im MARION LUCILLE CIANCIOLA Sandy Commercial Senior History Club 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Senior Dance Committee 4; Graduation Activities Committee 4. NANCY ANN CLARK Nance Nursing General Science Club 1; Senior History Club 4; Fashion Show 3, 4; Nominating Committee 4; Junior-Freshman Tea Committee 3; Parents' Day Committee 3; Vigilance 2, 3; Secretary Senior Class 4; Honor Court Justice 3; Fieldball 2, Captain 4; Softball 2. 3; Old Lyme Soft-ball Team 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Volley Tennis 3; Basketball 4. MARGARET LOUISE CONNOR Muqqs Commercial Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Vigilance 1; Biology Club 2; Vice-President Junior Class 3; Senior History Club 4; Fashion Show 3, 4; Stage Crew 3; Parents' Day Committee 3; Assembly Committee 3; Fieldball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soft-ball 1. 2, 3; Basketball 2, 4, Captain 3; Volleyball 1, 2; Field Day 2; Badminton 3; Old Lyme Softball Team 2. SUZANNE MARIE COOK Sue College French Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Citizens Council 3. Hot Dog! Those thick woolen socks . . . Walking jewelry store—with that ring collection . . . secret ambition—to be a singer . . . her heart's in the sky . . . engaging smile. Holy Cow! She'll sure look cute in a nurse's cap . . . popular . . . sympathetic . . . Monkey Ward rooter . . . Clark, Carol, Connor—constant threesome . . . dimples. How do you like my natural curls? Whirlwind of fun . . . athletic . . . three cheers for Billard and Dick! . . . always on the go . . . her curls. You have a warped sense of humor. Scrubbed looking—rah, rah—Ivory! . . . tres chic . . . extra dry humor . . . contagious chuckle . . . nonchalant . . . frankly analytical . . . future essayist? MYRA LILLIAN COOPER Bunnie Commercial Spanish Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; U.S.S.A. 3, 4; Junior Citizens Council 3, 4; Jagat Club 1; Senior History Club 4; Drama Club 3; President 4; Junior-Senior Play 3; Legenda Assistant 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Fieldball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1. 2, 3. My man. Future settled—no lonely Christmasses . . . never-ending line of chatter . . . happy-go-lucky . . . hidden dramatic talent . . . competent. 19 SunwAii DORIS ELIZABETH DABOLL Commercial Senior History Club 4. ELAINE JEANNETTE DESSERT E Commercial Girl Reserves 1; Orchestra 3, 4; Band 3; President of Band 4; Choir 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Music Festival 4. MIRIAM LEE DIXON Mimi College Drama Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Class President 2; Choir 3; President Choir 4; Art Service Club 3, 4; Chairman Junior-Freshman Tea 3; Art Editor of Legenda 4; Junior Citizens Council 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 2; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Musical Festival. JOAN KATHERINE DORSEY Dorsey1' General French Club 1, 2, 3; Stage Crew 2, Chairman 3, 4; Biology Club 3; Senior History Club 4; Vigilance 2, 3. RUTH PIRIE DUNNING Ruthie College Spanish Club 3, 4; Junior Citizens Council 3, 4; B. Y. C. Council 1; Vigilance 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Court Justice 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Fieldball 1, 2; Choir 4; Sports Editor of Legenda 4; Senior Dance Committee 4; Art Service Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Junior-Senior Play 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. Golly! An apple a day keeps the doctor away . . . quiet and unassuming . . . reading constantly. Oh, crumb! Gabriel, blow your horn! . . . well-groomed hair . . . deep singing voice . . . diligent . . . sunny disposition. Holy Nellie! Mama Dixon . . . our lively wit . . . a host of friends . . . exuberant . . . one of our two high flying angels . . . creative . . . infirmary mascot. Gee whiz! Behind the scenes—stage crew captain . . . seen but not heard . . . hearty chuckle . . . energetic. Where did I put my-----■? Athletic . . . absent minded . . . unaffected . . . sweet soprano voice . . . full of life and mirth . . . loyal friend . . . I've got so much to do. 20 me BARBARA ANN DYER Bobbie College Vice President Freshman Class 1; Assembly Committee 1; Nominating Committee 1. 3; Fieldball 1, 2; President Biology Club 2; French Club 3. 4; Vigilance 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chairman Senior Dance 4; Circulation Manager Legenda 4. Are you kidding? Lovely to look at . . . good student . . . poised . . . quiet look—but don't let first impressions fool you . . . efficient . . . sincere . . . future dental hygienist. ELIZABETH GLORIA EALAHAN Ealie Nursing Spanish Club 2; Senior History 4; Fashion Show 3, 4; Fieldball 1, 4; Volleyball 2. Oh sugar! Congenial . . . good sport . . . collegiate . . . easy going . . . ready smile . . . Has her heart been inducted? VIRGINIA R. FAKOURY Bedinia College Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Orchestra 2; Choir 3. 4; Chapel Accompanist 4; B.Y.C. Council 1, 2; Secretary-Treasurer A.A. 3; Jagat Club 1; Senior Math Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 4, Treasurer 3; Vice President Biology Club 2; Home Nursing 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3, President 4; U.S.S.A. 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Sophomore Class Play 2; Junior-Freshman Tea Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Biography Editor Legenda 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. 4; Honor Pass 3, 4; Fieldball 1, 2. 4; Basketball 1. 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1; Field Day 2; Badminton 2; Music Festival 4. MARY EILEEN FALVEY Flex Commercial Pupil Leader 3; Spanish Club 1; Vigilance 1; Biology Club 2; Chairman Junior Prom 3; Vice President A.A. 4; Advertising Manager Legenda 4; Senior History Club 4; Assembly Committee 4; Fieldball . 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 1. 3; Volley Tennis 2; Badminton 3; Basketball 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3 ;01d Lyme Soft-ball Team 2. CAROL LOUISE FARDY Fardy Love Commercial General Science Club 1; Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Stage Crew 3; Parents' Day Committee 3; Fashion Show 3, 4. It makes me ill! Come Josephine, in my flying machine— . . . 88 Keyes . . . serious worker . . . strong alto . . . amazing and amusing . . . tres gay! . . . imaginative . . . blue—black hair . . . originality—a green gym suit. Honest to Pete! Main interest in Fitch and Jere . . . dependable . . . athletic . . . Wassie—her better half . . . speed typist ... a real pal. What d'ya say? Interested in men and vice-versa . . . sparkling tresses . . . always dashing here and there . . . happy nature . . . that nickname—cute, eh? 21 S HWAA SHIRLEY LOU FELKER Skipper General Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4: Orchestra 3, 4; Music Festival 4; General Science Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Assembly Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Vice President of A. A. 3; President A. A. 4; B. Y. C. Council 4; Field Day 2, 4; Fieldball 1. 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Informal Dance Committee 3. MILDRED ARLENE FLOYD Millie Commercial Jagat Club 1; Biology Club 2; Girl Reserves 1; Vigilance 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Departmental Honors 3. ELAINE RUTH FRIEDMAN Glee Club 1; Latin Club 2; French Club 2, 3; Dramatics Club 2; Scroll and Rostrum 2, 3; French Club 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Drama Club 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. MADALINE SARA GILGER College Jagat Club 1; French Club 2. Jeepers! Another of our athletic seniors . . . dark beauty . . . Will the meeting of the A. A.— . . . throaty voice . . . good natured. Oh, how wonderfull Striking red hair . . . Rowley and Floyd—buddies . . . talented musician . . . always grinning . . . poised . . . all out for Navy. That's beside the point. Transfer from Fitch . . . got right into the swing of things . . . brain for science—inherits it from her father . . . cherry smile . . . industrious. Gee whiz! Conscientious student ... a working girl . . . quiet and reserved . . . sweet Madaline . . . friendly. ANGELINE MARIE GIORDANO Gee, golly Ange General Girl Reserves 1; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Vigilance 4; Senior History Club 4; Senior Dance Committee 4. The eyes have it . . . quiet in appearance, but? . . . thoughtful . . . well liked. 22 me CARMEL THERESA GOMES Carmy College Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Senior History Club 4. SHIRLEY ARLENE GORDON Shirl Commercial Freshman History Club; Junior Red Cross Knitting Club; Vigilance 3; Senior History Club 4; Departmental Honors 3. (Plunkett Junior High School; Pittsfield, Massachusetts) JANE MARY GULA Jay Commercial Stage Crew 2. NANCY ANN HAMLEN Nan College Glee Club 1, 3; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Senior History Club 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Departmental Honors 1. 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4. Honest— Sweet name . . . outdoor girl . . . a yen for hunting and fishing . . . modest . . . B-4 Buddies—Gomes, Catogas, Giordano . . . quiet. Hey you! Fun loving and full of humor ... a giggler . . . Sailing, sailing—. . . sparkling blue eyes . . . talkative. Egads! Business like . . . good typist . . . reliable . . . earnest . . . Secretarial aspirations . . . always chuckling at something. I bet a cookie. Miss Brains—'46 . . . never Nancy without Audrey ... I hear angel voices—one may well be Nancy's sweet soprano ... a cook—famous for Sweetheart tarts. JOAN MARIE HANCOCK College Secretary Sophomore Class 2; B.Y.C. Council 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Secretary of Eastern Connecticut Student Government 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4; Legenda Assistant 2; Photography Editor Legenda 4. '■Well— Why the red cheeks every morning?— must be the fresh air (?) on the corner . . . blonde beauty . . . proof that brains and beauty mix . . . constantly dieting— Only one whoopee pie today. . . . innocent. 23 S nioAA RUTH SHIRLEY HEDGE Mike College General Science Club President 1; Assembly Committee 2; Nominating Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1; Spanish Club 4. Hubba, hubba! Neat . . . her wardrobe . . . individualistic . . . small . . . sleek hair . . . pleasant smile . . . seemingly quiet—but outside of school . . . cute. ELAINE M. HEFFERNAN Blondie General General Science Club 1; Spanish Club 1, 3; Biology Club 2; Junior Citizen's Council 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Senior Dance Committee 4. BERTHA HELLER Bert Commercial President Jagat Club 1; General Science Club 1; Senior Math Club 2, 3; Senior History Club 4; Photography Club 4; Vigilance 2, 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4; Legenda Typist 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3. MARILYN M. HENDEL Mickey College President Freshman Class 1; Jagat Club 1; Captain Fieldball 1; Biology Club 2; Nominating Committee 2, 3; Junior Citizen's Council 3. 4; Stage Crew 3; B.Y.C. Council 3; B.Y.C. Cabinet 1; German Club 3, Treasurer 4; U.S.S.A. 3, Treasurer 4; Senior Math Club 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Departmental Honors 2, 3. AUDREY MAE HERREN Aud College Choir 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Vigilance 1, 2; Senior History Club 4; Biology Club 2; Departmental Honors 1. 2. 3, 4. No! That long blonde hair . . . she's all taken, boys . . . Sweet and Lovely . . . her sidekick—Sandlin . . . that walk . . . trim figure. Oh-h-h-hl Good business student . . . reserved but genial . . . flashing dark eyes . . . ambition—to be a secretary . . . likes to type . . . happy. How do! Gracious . . . humor?—yes . . . capable?—definitely . . . very attractive . . . beautiful handwriting ... a knitter . . . friendly. Nancy, wait for me! Always dashing in and out of W.M.I. . . . faithful worker . . . her men . . . musical laughter . . . accommodating . . . tall and stately. me ANNETTE HIGHTOWER Nettie'' College LEONA MARIE HODGE Lee College Jagat Club 1; Senior Math Club 4; Glee Club 1; General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Projection Club L 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 4; Drama Club 2; Vigilance 3; Departmental Honors 3; Junior Citizen’s Council 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4; Senior History Club. ERNA MARIA HOFFNER College French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Citizen's Council 3, 4; German Club 3; U. S. S. A. 4; Business Manager of A. A. 2; Sports Reporter 3; Drama Club 2, 3, B. Y. C. Council 1; President of B. Y. C. 4; Orchestra 2; Jagat Club 1; Assembly Committee 3; Glee Club 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 2, 3, 4; Legenda Assistant 3. 4: Field Day Official 2; Softball; President Latin Club 3. KATHALEEN PEARL HUNTER Kay Commercial General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4. ELAINE DORIS IVES Scottie College Year Book Reporter 1; Latin Club 3; Dramatics 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Captain, Magazine Drive 4; Editor and Business Manager of Durham Year Book 4. (Durham High School, Durham, Connecticut) ''My goodness! Natural and wholesome . . . neat as a pin . . . beautiful features . . . smooth complexion . . . modest. That'll make two of us. Danger! Leona at work—watch out, men! . . . chatterbox . . . candid . . . gardenias from unknown admirers . . . lively. Oh, how utterly! A head above everyone else—especially in gray matter and character . . . always talking fast and furiously . . . ambitious . . . born leader . . . 1001 questions . . . Know what I mean? Oh, heavens! Small, but forceful . . . dressy clothes . . . Swing your partner . . . advocates high heels . . . contagious laughter. Good student . . . widely-travelled . . . very tall . . . good mixer . . . entered W. M. I. in senior year . . . jovial . . . trim. 25 SsniohA MARGARET MARIE JEROME College Glee Club 1; Vigilance 1, 3, 4; Senior Math Club 2, 4; Latin Club 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Nominating Committee 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. DIANE CAPERS JOHNSON Diney College Drama Club 2; Singers' Club 3; French Table 3; Field Hockey 3; Soccer 2; Basketball 2, 3. (Mary C. Wheeler School, Providence, Rhode Island.) Oh, gravy! Pixie eyebrows—fascinating eyes . . . Curly . . . good natured . . . conscientious . . . sunny grin . . . bookworm . . . naive? . . . ardent letter-writer. What a riot! Twinkling eyes . . . vivid imagination . . . giggling constantly . . . receives her telegrams in school ... a poet. BEVERLY C. JONES Bev College French Club 2, 3; Senior History Club 4; Glee Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Fieldball 1. ESTHER LOUISE JORDAN Es Commercial Glee Club 1; Jagat Club 1; General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Graduation Activities Committee 4. MARY ELIZABETH KARNEY Commercial Projection Club 1; General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; U. S. S. A. 4. For Pete's sake! Violinist . . . soft voice . . . sports enthusiast . . . instantaneous laugh . . . reserved . . . future Florence Nightingale. Oh, heck! Quiet without—mischievous within . . . cute features . . . innocent expression . . . laughing eyes . . . sweet. leepers! Honey-like voice . . . slim as a limb . . . dignified and demure . . . her fan mail (male, of course) . . . will soon enter the busness world. 26 me MEREDITH GRAY KATAN Merry General Biology Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3; Senior History Club 4. (Chapman Technical High School. New London, Connecticut.) Oh, brother! Family attends W. M. I. en masse . . . one of the blonde-blondes . . . cheerful greetings . . . merry. MARY PATRICIA KILARNY Pot Commercial Spanish Club 1; Biology Club 2; Nominating Committee 3; Vigilance 3; Vice President Photography Club 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4; Asembly Committee 4; Legenda Typing Chairman 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 2, 3, 4. JOAN RUTH KILLEEN R Commercial Projection Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Photography Club 2, 4; President 3; U. S. S. A. 3, President 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; B. Y. C. Council 3. Isn't that novel! What would history teachers do without her? . . . mischievous . . . Red • • • a dependable and hard worker . . . journalistic tendency . . . versatile . . . top-notch student . . . spontaneous wit. Don't be foolish! Those pin curls . . . Irish . . . freckles . . . dynamic personality . . . heated political debater . . . keen wit . . . fluent talker. SELMA LEE KRASNOW Sel College Secretary of Freshmen Class 1; Junior Citizens' Council 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Spanish Club 4; Senior Math Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. AMELIA KUHN General General Science Club 1; Vigilance 2; Photography Club 2; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 3; German Club 3. Mrs.------ A head for figures . . . future bookkeeper . . . hello for everyone . . . Mad Russian . . . efficient . . . likeable. Oh yeah? Seamstress . . . charming disposition . . . Cooper and Kuhn—good neighbor policy? . . . often seen, seldom heard. S nwM CLAIRE JEANNETTE LaBOUE Commercial General Science Club 1; Nominating Committee 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Vigilance 3; Honor Court Justice 4; Assembly Committee 4; Senior History Club 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Junior Citizens' Council 4; Legenda Assistant 4. VILMA MADELINE LaFEMINA Starry Commercial Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4. ANNETTE MARY LaGRUA Ann' Commercial Senior History Club 4. LENARDA LAWRENCE Lenny College Drama Club 1, 2, 4, President 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4; Art Service Club 3; B. Y. C. Cabinet 2; Chief Justice Honor Court 4; General Science Club 1; Vigilance 1, 2, 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4; Legenda Assitant 4; B. Y. C. Council 4. MARIAN BELLE LAWTON College French Club 1; Field Day 2; Volleyball 2, 3; Fieldball 3, 4; Drama Club 1; Vigilance 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; President 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Glee Club 1; General Science Club 1; Chairman Cap and Gown Committee 4. Way to go! Dancing dark curls . . . does all right with the boys . . . collegiate wardrobe . . . cute figure . . . sincere. ''Hee, hee! One of the quiet seniors . . . Shall we trip the light fantastic? . . . engaging manner . . . always ready to help. I don't know. Where'd that air corps pin come from? . likes a good argument . . . also likes to dance . . . Dark Eyes. Honest to Pete! A perfect page boy—your secret, please . . . clever . . . charming personality . . . Lawrence and Fakoury—those conversations need an interpreter . . . dramatic ability ... a gurgle for a laugh. Her smile brightens many a dark corner . . . another Kreisler . . . tall and slender . . . typical outdoor girl . . . a true friend. 28 AILEEN PATRICIA LEARY College B. Y. C. Council 1; Drama Club 2, 3; German Club Treasurer 2, Secretary 3; Photography Club Secretary 3; U. S. S. A. 3; Vice-President 4; Junior Citizens' Council 3. 4; Biology Club 2; General Science Club 1; Home Nursing 2; Junior-Freshman Tea Committee 3; Editor-in-Chief Legenda 4; Legenda Assistant 3; Informal Dance Committee 3; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Badminton 2; Fieldball 2. 3. 4; Softball 2. 3; Volleyball 2. 3; Field Day 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4. RITA B. LeBOU Re College Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Senior Math Club 3; Drama Club 2. 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4; Junior Citizens' Council 3; Chairman Vigilance Department 4. THERESA G. LEFEBVRE Terry Commercial Projection Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; French Club 2; Photography Club 2; Treasurer 3; U. S. S. A. 4; Junior Citizens' Council 3; Senior History Club 4; War Bonds and Stamp Committee 3; Vigilance 2; B. Y. C. Council 4. ms Lemme think. Bebe . . . southpaw . . . Irish as they come . . . school spirit . . . interested in everything and everyone . . . always hustling . . . expressive eyes . . . cute as a giggle . . . spontaneous wit . . . My bunny. I love that boy! Fashion plate . . . interesting hair—so smart . . . striking . . . lovely soprano voice . . . modern . . . co-operative. Who—me? Me and my shadow—Joan Killeen . . . business-like manner . . . clever conversationalist ... a trim miss . . . reliable. ANTOINETTE HELENE LOIACONO Billie College French Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 4; Jagat Club 1; Senior Math Club 2; Legenda Assistant 3, 4; Drama Club 2; Vigilance 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3. 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Volley Tennis 2; Volleyball 3; President Senior Class 4; B. Y. C. Council 4; Junior-Freshman Tea Committee 3; Nominating Committee 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. 4; Honor Pass 3, 4. ANTOINETTE M. MAGARACI Toni College French Club 2, 3. 4; Drama Club 2. 3, 4; Jagat Club 1; Choir Accompanist 4; Band 2; Orchestra 2; Volleyball 2; U. S. S. A. 4; Glee Club 1. That's silly! Long black tresses . . . can that girl wear clothes! . . . our capable class president . . . stately striking . . . good student . . . spontaneous wit . . . future model . . . Oh, that white bathing suit!! Oh come now! Our musical pride and joy . . . cute figure . . . honey-colored hair . . . innocent . . . Oh, those weekends! . . . main interest—C. G. A. 29 S nioJiA CAROLYN ARLENE MAHLER Carol Commercial Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Senior History Club 4. PHYLLIS MARIE MANCINI Phyl Commercial Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Art Service Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. What a card! Sweet . . . Take a letter, please . . . enjoys dancing . . . well-groomed . . . one of our new seniors . . . basketball player. Oh brother! Sports enthusiast—excells in bowling and roller-skating . . . quiet and dignified looking . . . pleasant manner . . . natural wavy hair. JEAN GRACE MARELLI Jeannie Commercial Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4. MARJORIE MARY McCARTHY Margie College Glee Club 1; General Science Club 1; French Club 2; Biology Club 2; Junior Citizens' Council 3; Junior-Freshman Tea Committee 3; Senior History Club 4. MARY R. McGRATH Mar College Biology Club 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; German Club 4; Art Service Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. Hubba, hubba! Wants to be a typist . . . movie fan . . . pet hate—lemon pie . . . long, sleek hair . . . serene disposition. Golly Moses, kids! Carries herself well . . . soft soothing voice . . . popular—especially with the boys . . . vivid nailpolish and lipstick to match . . . millions of earrings . . . devilish grin. Jeepers! Future with an easel and paint-brush . . . sympathetic . . . graceful . . . good ideas . . . attractive . . . there's the last bell-—here comes Mary! 30 me — DORIS KATHERINE McLaughlin Don' College Drama Club 1; Latin Club 2; Science Club 2, 3; Literary Club 2, 3; Library Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Senior History Club 4. (Seabreeze High, Day-tona Beach, Florida.) EDNA PHYLLIS MENGHI College B. Y. C. Council 1; French Club 2, 4; Projection Club 2. Oh, golly! Left W. M. I. in her Freshman year— just couldn't stay away . . . alert . . . adaptable . . . full of life and on the go . . . cute . . . baby face. It's terrific! Slow, low voice . . . she'd be a hair dresser's delight . . . unruffled . . . proof of, Still water runs deep . . . diligent in everything she does. MARY ANN MICELI Commercial Spanish Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Junior Citizens' Council 3; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Assistant 4. Oh my! Tiny and all of it jolly . . . good for a laugh—or two—or more . . . carefree . . . may seem shy, but oh my—! THERESA LENA MICLETTE Commercial French Club 2; Vigilance 2, 3: Secretary Junior Class 3; Library Club 4, Vice President 3; Nominating Committee 4; Legenda Typist 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. 4; Honor Pass 2, 3, 4. My heavens! A country gal . . . hard worker . . . a good looking chauffeur—on a furlough . . . thoughtful . . .able mimeo-grapher . . . slender. DOROTHY MILLER Dottie Commercial General Science Club 1 Biology Club 2; Projection Club 2, 3, 4; Senior History Club 4. «. Oh nuts! Pet hate—homework—pet like—vacations . . . witty . . . talks slowly but to the point . . . her aim—to be a secretary. 31 SsmiohA — JEAN WHALEY MINER Squeaky General Home Nursing 1; Spanish Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Tennis Tournament 1; Fashion Show 3. 4; Parents' Day Committee 4. JEANNETTE ALAINE MINER Bubbles' College Spanish Club 2. 3, 4; Projection Club. PATRICIA JOAN MORGAN Pat College Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3; French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; B. Y. C. Council 1; Glee Club 1. SARAH WYMAN MORSE Sal Commercial General Science Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Volleyball 2; Fieldball 3. KATHERINE O'CONNOR Kitty General General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4. Holy Cow! Squeaky —I wonder why? ... I have a little shadow— . . . slow of speech . . . friendly with everyone . . . good taste in clothes. Oh. Johnny 1 Farmerette ... all those boy friendsl . . . peppy . . . lighthearted . . . interesting eyes . . . noted for her sailor jumper . . . studious. Look—no hands! Vivacious . . . beautiful wavy hair . . . practical Pat . . . sparkling personality . . . spontaneous wit . . . laughing mouth and eyes . . . courteous. Oh, for heaven's sake! Hair, Hollywood style . . . glamour gal ... a yen for the men—and they for her . . . graceful and poised . . . clever . . . quite a horsewoman. Ah! What would I do without movies? . . . enjoys dancing and combing peoples' hair . . . frank . . . likes to have a good time. 32 me JEAN MARIE O'HARA College General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Vigilance 3; Senior History Club 4. MARY THERESA OLBRYS Sunny Commercial General Science Club 1; Vigilance 3; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Assistant 4. Really— Wants to travel . . . bashful . . . Irish— her ruddy complexion is a sure sign . . . dislikes people who talk a lot, say nothing . . . reserved. Oh fooey! Class seamstress—all her clothes handmade . . . refined . . . future beautician . . . shy . . . natural curls . . . fine disposition. ALICE VIRGINIA O'SULLIVAN Ginny Commercial Biology Club 2; Projection Club 2; Glee Club 1, 4; French Club 2, 3; Junior Citi-zens'Council 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Senior History Club 4; Vigilance 4. Oh, but definitely! Subtle humor . . . works hard, but quietly .. . Little Johnnie's Big Sister . . . accommodating ... oh, those dimples JOSEPHINE MARY PARISI Jo College ♦ Well, imagine that! Drama Club 1; Glee Club 1; B. Y. C. 3; Vigilance 1, 2; Latin Club 3, 4; French Club 1, 3, Secretary 2, President 4; Assembly Committee 3; Feature Editor of Legenda 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. Jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those peepers . . . gracious . . . courtesy plus . . . does her work well ... a leader . . . sweet and gay . . . Clam digger. OLGA PASOUALINI Commercial Junior Citizens’ Council 3; Nominating Committee 3; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; Library Club 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Vigilance 3, 4. Wait for me! What's this interest in Rhode Island? .. . huge collection of pictures of movie stars . . . ready to lend a hand . . . lively . . . likeable. f 33 S nioA MARY L. PENDLETON Penn Commercial General Science Club 1; U. S. S. A. 4; Senior History Club 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. What a character! That slo-o-o-w drawl! . . . easy going . . . a horn tooter—and not bad! ... a pal to all . . . deep laugh . . . Mary and her bike! DIANA MARIE PERKINS Dee General General Science Club 1; Girl Reserves 1; Parents' Day Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Red Cross Canteen Aid 4. DORIS C. PERRY Dot Commercial French Club 2; Biology Club 2. You dear! Bell Bottom Trousers— . . . tall and soft-voiced . . . demure . . . neatly groomed hair . . . cool pastel shades—• they suit her personality . . . graceful. Uh huh. Wants to be a commercial pilot . . . anti-Sinatra . . . here's one who has a fondness for lemon pie . . . very quiet. ELIZABETH JANE PERRY Betty College Spanish Club 1. 2; Projection Club 4. t Do I worry? Tennis and bowling—her favorites . . . gay . . . likes to tease . . . quite a jitterbug . . . proud possessor of a driver's license. ELAINE GLORIA PETERSON Honey College Vigilance 1, 2; Glee Club 3; U. S. S. A. 4; Senior History Club 4; French Club 4. Oh, stop it! Elaine the fair— . . . S. F. E. G. P. . . . a ballet artist . . . graceful as a dove . . . ticklish . . . smart clothes . . . taffy tresses. 34 me JOAN PINE College French Club 3, Vice president 4; Spanish Club 4; Assembly Committee 4; Glee Club 1; Senior Banquet 4. DOROTHY MAY PISCATELLA Kiki Commercial Vice president General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Stage Crew 3; Senior History Club 4; Vigilance 2, 3. Oh, that's all right. Kitten . . . her eyes convey her mood . . . neat . . . dark hair to match those haunting eyes . . . Shirley and Kiki—-best pals . . . —and that nickname! LUCY EVELYN POND Golly Moses! Lu Commercial Senior History Club 4. BARBARA YVONNE PRINCE Barby College Vigilance 1; Glee Club 1, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 2, 3. 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Nominating Committee 2; Treasurer Sophomore Class 2; Treasurer French Club. Future clothes designer? . . . serious . . . that collection of postcards ... a fan of Bob Hutton—and who isn't? . . . talks, but takes her time. Are you kidding? Petite and sweet . . . twinketoes . . . musically inclined . . . impish grin . . . shining mass of curly hair . . . Best of luck in the future—may you dance to the stars. ELEANOR RITA RAYMOND Ellie Commercial Senior History Club 4; Senior Dance Committee 4; Graduation Activities Committee 4. Holy cow! Beautiful eyes ... a profitable hobby— saving pennies . . . Ellie and Bill . . . poised . . . charming personality . . . sweet voice. 35 S nwAA ADRIA THERESA RENZONI A Commercial Treasurer Freshman Class 1: General Science Club 1; French Club 2; B. Y. C. Council 2; Nominating Committee 3; Library Club 3, Vice President 4: Vigilance 3, 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; U. S. S. A. 4. THERESA C. RICHARD Terry Commercial French Club 2; Senior History Club 4. JEAN HELEN RINCICOTTI Rincy College General Science Club 1; Nominating Committee 1; French Club 1. 2; Band 2; Orchestra 2; Vigilance 4, Chairman 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Latin Club 4; Activities Editor Le-genda 4; B. Y. C. Council 3, 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4; Drama Club 1. BARBARA ANN RIORDAN Bob Commercial Spanish Club 1, 2; Jagat Club 1; Junior Citizens' Council 3; Stage Crew 3; Senior History Club 4; Biology Club 2; Graduation Activities Committee. Holy Tuledo! Loves to laugh . . . good natured . . . very natural . . . happy-go-lucky . . . good sport ... a mass of curly, curly hair. Hey! Habit of clicking her teeth . . . nice features . . . She skims o'er the ice with the greatest of ease . . . very tall and graceful. For Pete's sake! Jean and her limousine . . . Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny— . . . dependable . . . serious talker . . . cute little figure . . . her wardrobe straight from Seventeen. Oh kids! Football fan . . . T T—morning, noon, and night . . . wants a fling at N. Y. . . . talks with her eyes . . . cute figure and face . . . friendly. HELEN LENORA RIVARD Chickie College Biology Club 2; French Club 4; Senior History Club 4; Fieldball 2, 4; Basketball 2. 3; Softball 2. 3; Volleyball 2, 3. Oh heck! Athletically inclined . . . nice coloring . . . hope to see you soon in a dentist's office . . . cheerful . . . merry chuckle. 36 me ELEANOR ROSEN Ellie Commercial Biology Club 2; Projection Club 4; Photography Club 4; Senior History Club 4. JEAN EVELYN ROWLEY College Secretary Jagat Club 1; Library Club 3, President 4; Senior History Club 4; Senior Math Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1; Departmental Honors 1, 2. Oh gee! A sophisticated calm . . . loves candy . . . Vitamin D—that's for me! . . . would like to be a pilot . . . knows her clothes . . . future P. G. Oh no! Books included in her list of friends . . . Look—a math lover ... a drummer . . . subtle humor . . . down-to-earth. JEAN SANDLIN SULLIVAN Sandy1' General German Club Vice President 1. President 2; B. Y. C. Council 1, 2; Honor Court Justice 2; General Science Club 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Citizens' Council 4, Vice President 3; President Senior History Club 4; President Junior Class 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4. ANN GENEVIEVE SANTANGELO Annie Commercial Photography Club 4; Senior History Club 4; Biology Club 2; Dance Committee 1; Science Club. (Chapman Technical High School, New London, Connecticut.) VERA CLARA SANTANIELLO Ver College General Science Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 1, 4, Secretary 2, President 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3; U.S. S.A. 4; Senior History Club 4; Senior Math Club 2. Eager Beaver! Our married senior—shall we call her Sandy or Sully? ... a good kid . . . There are smiles— . . . popular . . . Elaine and Sandy—those white ear-muffs. Natch! Our gift to the U. S. O. . . . those telephone conversations—and always with Bertha . . . likes swimming . . . future hairdresser . . . friendly. Jeepers, creepers! Queen on the dance floor . . . olive complexion . . . hair that always looks good . . . light-hearted . . . countless friends . . . sincere. 37 S nioM BEATRICE MARIE SAUNDERS Beatie Commercial Jagat Club 1; Biology Club 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Citizens’ Council 3; Senior History Club 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. PATRICIA ANN SCHOLFIELD Pat College Vigilance 1, 2; B. Y. C. Council 3; Treasurer Junior Class 3; Vice President Senior Class 4; Stage Crew 2; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Secretary Senior History Club 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Field-ball 3; Basketball 3; Departmental Honors 1, 3; Senior Banquet Committee 4. ROSE MARY SCIRA College Vice President Sophomore Class 2; Assembly Committee 2; Jagat Club 1; General Science Club 1; Drama Club 2; Spanish Club 3, President Spanish Club 4; Junior Citizens' Council 3; Vice President J. C. C., U. S. S. A. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Honor Pass 4; Legenda Circulation Staff 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. BARBARA SEWARD College Latin Club 3; French Club 2, 3; B. Y. C. Cabinet 1. JOY CONSTANCE SHIFREEN Pinkey College Drama Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Art Service Club 3; Departmental Honors 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4. Not particularly. A hello for everyone . . . crisp voice . . . small but dynamic . . . cute features and lovely, curly hair ... a lot of dramatic ability . . . interesting to talk to. Unique! Neat as a pin . . . sugar is sweet and so is Pat . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . willing to help . . . liked by everyone. How wonderful! Serious, but not without a sense of humor . . . efficient . . . good student . . . short and cute . . . ambitious . . . faithful friend. Oh, but definitely! Studious and ambitious . . . she will surely succeed in anything she does . . . keen sense of humor . . . individualistic . . . long flowing hair. Hm! Future psychologist . . . Parlez-vous Francois? —Joy sure can . . . her heart is in the Pacific ... an artist . . . lovely complexion. 38 im BETTY ANN SISK Belt College Drama Club 1; Treasurer Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Secretary Projection Club 4; Senior History Club 4; Glee Club 1; Vigilance 4. CHARLOTTE FLORENCE SMITH Smitty Commercial French Club 1; Glee Club 2; Senior History Club 4. MARCIA A. STARR College French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; U. S. S. A. 3, 4; Junior Citizens' Council 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Biology Club 4; Departmental Honors 3. GLORIA JEAN SWANSON Swanee College Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; German Club 3; Drama Club 1; Senior History Club 4. VIOLET ROSE TAGLIARINI College Drama Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2. 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Projection Club 2. 3, President 4; Departmental Honors 1. Oh Jack! Cute as cute can be . . . Jack—her one and only . . . unknowing wit . . . unique wardrobe . . . sunny nature . . . liked by all. Oh, cut it out! Loves Massachusetts ... a lot of fun . . . nice hair and fingernails . . . light hearted and gay—always laughing. Tiens Tiens! Big eyes . . . frank . . . whiz with knitting needles . . . football fan . . . one of the few in fourth year French. Oh fish! Wants to follow in the footsteps of her namesake . . . cinema fan . . . enjoys outdoor sports . . . intelligent . . . calm expression. Oh no! Sweet voice—sweet girl . . . elaborate hair-dos . . . painstaking . . . Of course I'm a senior . . . likes to talk . . . makes good fudge. 39 S tUOAA NOLA JEAN TALMADGE Kitten Commercial Vigilance 1, 2, 4; B. Y. C. Council 2; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4; Junior Citizens' Council 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Art Service Club 2, 3; Legenda Typist 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Glee Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY ELAINE TETREAULT Tait College For the love of Petel Dancing feet—you should make dancing a career . . . fun to be with . . . cooperative . . . soprano . . . works hard ... a nice smile. Gee whiz! Jagat Club 1; General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; French Club 1, 2; Nominating Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; U. S. S. A. 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Vigilance 4. A quiet voice and nature ... a movie fan . . . spends her whole summer at the beach ... an attraction in Springfield . . . unassuming. ANNA MAY THOMPSON Tommy College French Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4; B. Y. C. Council 2; Jagat Club 1; Nominating Committee 1; Vigilance. CAROL LORRAINE THOMPSON College Vigilance 2, 3; Nominating Committee 2; Senior Math Club 2; French Club 4; Departmental Honors 1, 2; Chairman Senior Banquet 4. PATRICIA MAE THURBER Pat Commercial General Science Club 1; Art Service Club 2, 3, 4; Senior History Club 4; Photography Club 4; Biology Club 2; Senior Dance Committee 4; Departmental Honors 1; Junior Prom Committee 3. What a killer-diller! Wants to live in Russia . . . jitterbug fiend . . . talented pianist . . . loquacious ... a hearty greeting from all . . . fond of arguing. Tomorrow is Friday! Tall and dignified . . . our future model . . . beautiful hands—and those long fingernails! . . . Oh, those weekends! . . . conscientious. Goll-ee! Budding artist . . . unique hairdos . . . carefree . . . devilish manner . . . What's good is in the army— . . . a good friend . . . short and quick. 40 - im ELIZABETH ANN TURNER Betty General German Club 2. MARILYN CLEGG TURNER Mar General Glee Club 1. Christopher! Reads constantly . . . doctor's assistant . . . frank ... a leaning towards the Navy ... a teaser . . . very different from Marilyn . . . basketball enthusiast. Hey, crumb! Live-wire . . . always laughing . . . her facial expressions—constantly changing . . . excellent dancer . . . witty. EDITH LOUISE WASMUTH Wassie Commercial Treasurer Senior History Club 4; Biology Club 2; General Science Club 1; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; Nominating Committee 3, 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Chairman of Graduation Activities Committee 4: Basketball 2, 3. Captain 4; Fieldball 1, 2. 3; Softball 1. 2, 3; Volleyball 1. 2, 3. Hey! Herman—Paul, of course . . . star athlete . . . those dancing toes . . . main aim—marriage . . . expression through her eyes ... a true pal . . . full of fun. v . ■ DOROTHY EMALENA WENDT Dottie College German Club 1, 2, 3; Senior History Club 4. Dam it! Big hazel eyes . . . future with C. G. ensign . . . usually laughing . . . deep voice . . . attractive ... a sincere friend . . . domestic. ALICE IDA WILCOX Al Commercial Senior History Club 4. Oo-la-la! Pin Curl Girl of '46 . . . slow and easy going . . . drives a car . . . striking blue eyes . . . lovely coloring . . . cute grin. 41 S nwAA FRANCES HELENA WILLIAMS College Senior History Club 4; Choir 4; Varsity Band 1, 2, 3. (South Side High; Long Island, New York.) SHIRLEY AUDREY WILLIAMS Lee Commercial Spanish Club 1, 2; War Stamp and Bond Committee 3; Library Club 3. Secretary 4; Vigilance 3, 4; Secretary U. S. S. A. 4; Senior History Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Citizens' Council 3. CHARLOTTE NAN WOODRUFF Charlie Commercial Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; French Club 2; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Departmental Honors 2. JOHANNAH VERNA YOUNG Jana College B. Y. C. Council 1; German Club 1, 2, Vice President 3; Vigilance 2; Stage Crew 1; Junior Citizens' Council 3, 4; U. S. S. A. 4; War Bond and Stamp Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 3, 4. Oh, mischief! Joined us this year . . . beautiful soprano voice . . . another redhead . . . How's the village, Frances! . . . wants to major in music. Hail glory! Adorable . . . cute profile . . . Little Devil . . . interested in everything . . . wants to travel—preferably as a stewardess ... a favorite pastime—bowling. Oh boy! Those bangs! . . . short-short . . . Yea, rah, rah,—Bulkeley—and Billard . . . Charlotte and Pam—Siamese twins . . . dry wit . . . noted for profile. What a character! Chatter, chatter—is that a nearby squirrel, or just Johannah? . . . Prof Young . . . statistician . . . never without her dictionary . . . hard worker . . . friendly. So nigh is grandeur to our dust. So near is God to man. When Duty whispers low, Thou must , The youth replies I can. Emerson 42 JUNIOR President Lorraine Kilochowski Vice President Mabel Ursprung Secretary Ann Hendrikson Treasurer Janet Fanjoy Honor Court Justices Maralyn DonBroski Barbara Jenkins Class History Perhaps we can best describe our feelings as three down; one to go but this would not be said in a joyful manner. As we reminisce over these three years at W. M. I. we recall many things which will never present themselves to us again. As freshmen we thought the Junior year was far in the future. During our Sophomore year we felt more mature as we greeted our Freshmen sisters to-be on Sub-Freshmen Day. Then at last it came; we were Juniors! We lived in the world of the upper classmen and participated in the Junior Tea, the Junior Prom and many other activities which required our attention. As in previous years we have been active in sports. For two years the class of '47 has been champion in fieldball. Yes, we've had our merry third year and are reluctantly looking toward our last year. Even so, we are sure that the class of 1947 will be better yet. 44 CLASS Mary Lou Adam Elizabeth Adles Barbara Appleby Frances Arkava Barbara Aronson Ruth Ashburn loan Ashcraft Barbara Baier Geraldine Baquero Gloria Bloomere Elizabeth Bloxham Ann Bonafede Phyllis Brody Carole Brothwell Marjorie Brouillette Alice Brown Mary Brown Lois Bruce Alyce Burbank Edna Bychich Dawn Campbell Carol Carlson Elsie Carlson Marica Catogas Eleanor Charlop Naomi Charlop Mary Collins Patricia Comeford Marjorie Conboy Minna Conklin Jennie Conti Alice David Claire Davidson Rita De Cesare Dolores De Marco Cynthia Dench Beverly DeWolfe Marilyn DonBrosky Mary Louise Doney Naomi Dorsky Avgerini Dousis Gloria Duplice Calvene Edmonds Marion Egeland Francelle Fairbanks Janet Fanjoy Luella Ferguson Alberta Ferro Regina Finley Dorothy Finn Olive Flynn Marie Forader Leah Freeman Sally Gaetano Rose Galbo Alice Gardner Betty Gately Edith Geer Martha Gerity Corinne Gorra Adria Greenblatt Wendy Grogan Elizabeth Hansen Ruth Hargrove Alice Havrilla Doris Hayes Ann Henrikson Marilyn Hill Judith Hillyer Marjorie Huntley Margot Ide Norma Irsay Barbara Jackson Beatrice Jackson Thelma Jakan Barbara Jenkins Loraine Johansen Pamela Johns Evelyn Johnsen Eleanor Johnson Nancy Katan Myrtle Kavarnos Anne Kilarny Lorraine Kilichowski Anne Lambdin Marie Lindeberg Barbara MacDonald Marilyn MacDonald Margaret Mahoney Mary Maze Jean McClernon Helene McCurdie Sherry McEwen Irene McGourty Joan McNamara Agnes McNulty Josephine Melia Sylvia Merriman Grace Minson Anne Mono Mary Ruth Monroe Leberta Morrill Josephine Morsicato Mary Murphy Catherine Murray Loretto Noonan Barbara Nuttall Pauline Pappas Olga Paranko Sis Parker Zelda Parks Maudie Peebles Jeannette Pepin Anna Pirogenia Grayce Pittori Dorothy Pratt Betty Quainton Peggy Rathbun Dorothy Raymond Barbara Read Edna Renzoni Janet Rynasko Kathleen Sackedis Marie Santangelo Lorraine Searle Mary Shea Katherine Sheehan Florence Sleath Natalie Smetter Sherry Smith Phyllis Snosky Anne Sorel Anita Steinberg Joan Stickle Barbara Sullivan Jeannette Sweeney Jane Sylvia Marjorie Taylor Gloria Telage Irvane Templeton June Thomas Alice Tookey Nicoletta Turello Mabel Ursprung Jean Van Winkle Willie Bee Veal Marilyn Verba Martha Wagner Rita Walsh Barbara Wame Louise Weingarten Zelda Wiener Priscilla Wilcox Norma Wilson Anamae Wingate Shirley Wood Marion Young Rosalyn Zamkow 45 SOPH President Mary Jane Chapman Vice President Loretta Miranda Secretary Merna Davies Treasurer Barbara Eskridge Honor Court Justices Barbara Johnson Alberta Wright Class History When we began our Sophomore year at W. M. I. we were no longer in the grim shadow of war. During our Freshman year we were the champions in badminton and the songwriting contest. We defeated the Seniors in basketball and distinguished ourselves in dramatics. We are glad to be Sophomores. Our second year makes us really feel a part of the school. This year is inspired by new advantages and privileges. The Seniors have extended to us a gracious invitation to attend the formal dances. Now we are in the reconstruction period after the war and are looking forward to a bright future. We are making every effort to be worthy of the sacrifices made by the men who fought for our democracy. Our class has shown zeal and enthusiasm in response to the challenge. 46 OMORE CLASS Betty Anderson Stella Andrews Louise Ashton Lillian Bachese Elisabeth Bachmann Marian Battaglia Constance Batting Barbara Belcher Joan Beloff Doris Bennett Nancy Berry Josephine Bisconti Barbara Blanos Beverly Breskovics Jean Browne Esther Bryden Barbara Casey Doris Caulkins Jane Chapin Mary Jane Chapman Patricia Clare Dorothy Clark Janet Crandall Merna Davies Beatrice DeBiasi Josephine DiMaggio Lucy DiMaggio Irene Doney Mary Douton Marjorie Doyle Barbara Duggan Althea Eccleston Joan Egeland Barbara Eskridge Margaret Fanning Shirley Fern Eleanor Ferro Celeste Fortin Jacqueline Gaines Suzanne Gariepy Anne Garvey Barbara Geer Grace Geoffrey Muriel Goldberg Mabel Graves Beverly Grimes Winifred Guerin Cynthia Haigh Evelyn Hamilton Gladys Hamilton Maureen Haney Nellie Healy Louanne Hoffheins Minna Homola Barbara Hume Carmella Inpellitteri Ann Jenkins Katherine Jezeski Barbara Johnson Patricia Katon Grace King Eva Koss Helen Laskovitch Bernice Lear Joan Lee Irene Liebenau Joyce Lineweber Marjorie Lundborg Lucia Maffioli Patricia Mallon Shirley Mancini Emily Manwaring Alice MarcAurele Helene Marelli Jean Marthers Barbara Matteson Jean Mazzuca Joan McDonald Paula McGinley Estelle McGrane Frances Merritt Joanne Metcalf Arlene Meyer Virginia Michelin Marilyn Miner Loretta Miranda Mildred Momm Jeanne Monahan Anita Montali Evelyn Monteith Dorothy Morgan Sally Ann Moseley Mary Mullener Gloria Munsch Florabel Nash Margaret Nauta Joan O'Brien Ann O'Connell Anne O'Connor Geraldine Olbrys Doris Onuparik Judith Parker Gladys Melva Patterson Florence Pearson Phyllis Peck Mary Ellen Penell Jane Pierce Louise Pinch Rita Poirier Shirley Porter Jacqueline Richards Justine Riordan Lillian Roath Joan Rubin Charlotte Ryan Sally Ryan Mary Sampson Gladys Saunders Elizabeth Schroeder Myrtle Schroeder Gloria Schweid Janet Scott Sylvia Seltzer Virginia Sension Alice Sequara Helen Shaker Mildred Sharp Shirley Sherman Barbara Sigurdsen Colleen Smith Helen Jane Smith Patricia Smith Shirley Smith Jane Spring Norma Springs Lois Strickland Barbara Sullivan Phyllis Summerton Janet Taylor Ellenore Thomas Dorothy Thurber Eleanor Utz Adele Valentini Marjorie Vose Alice Walski Gloria Wilinski Doris Williams Joann Wolfe Alberta Wright Alice Yuhas Sophia Zieziulewicz 47 FRESHM President Mary Lee Prentis Vice President Ann Roche Secretary Christine Gomes Treasurer Sonia Shumway Honor Court Representatives Patricia Canty Alma Carradori Class History The class of 1949 entered W. M. I. as the world began a new era of peace. After a while we adjusted ourselves to our new environment and plunged whole heartedly into our new school life. We soon found that our voice was to be heard in the school government and proudly sent our representatives to the Better Yet Club Council. We took part in athletic activities with a great deal of interest and our valiant fieldball team defeated the Sophomores 3 to 2. Then we played the Seniors who beat us by a score of 5 to 4. After a few weeks we found that Freshman feeling wearing off. We were helped by the friendly advice of Mr. Burtt, the Faculty, and the upperclassmen. Now we, the class of 1949, feel that we really are a part of W. M. I. 48 AN CLASS Phyllis Ableman Anne Affeldt Gladys Alter Antoinette Amanti Betty Ann Apicelli Shirley Ashburn Lorraine Baine Barbara Becker Eleanor Beebe Jane Beebe Betty Ann Bendfeldt Penelope Berdukos Claire Bibik Dolores Bishop Madeline Bonelli Jeanette Bourrie Virginia Bowling Ruth Bray Irene Broadwell Doris Brouillette Katrina Browne Roseanna Burdick Joyce Burgess Eleanore Bystrsak Beverly Camillucci Patricia Canty Dorothy Carlens Nancy Carney Alma Carradori Gloria Carson Margaret Cascio Jennie Catogas Anne Chapman Betty Chew Marilyn Clark Catherine Coffey Rosemary Cone Nancy Congdon Nancy Corcoran Mary Covino Ellen Creem Sandra Crescent Patricia Cuddy Edith Cuff Regina Davidson Aspasia Deligeorges Cecelia Desnoyers Doris Desrosier Angela Devens Adele Diamond Janet Dick Cynthia Dixon Conaire Donnel Virginia Dorr Alice Dreifuss Frances Duffy Harriet Eisenstein Janet Falconer Antoinette Falconi Billie Fanjoy Marilyn Faulkner Constance Federman Ann Ferro Mary Zita Flaherty Helen French Barbara Gaines Selma Goldstein Cynthia Golumbic Christine Gomes Barbara Good Claire Gossett Gloria Gottlieb Sydelle Grower Lillian Hall Nancy Hancock Joann Hansen Virginia Hansen Elaine Hayes Catherine Hunt Irene Harrington Carol Harris Joan Harris Helen Jane Hill Ethelyn Howard Helen Jessuck Dorothy Johansen Anita Johnson Mary Johnson Dorothy Jordan Pauline Jordan Edith Kenney Katherine Kelly Phyllis Kelly Winifred Kelso Virginia Keougham Helen Kiritsis Jeanne Koss Louise Lawry Jean LeBlanc Elizabeth Leiper Jean Carol Leister Renee Lezarde Stella Linda Virginia Lindeberg Grace Linoweber Hyacinth Locantore Gloria Losacano Joan Lucas Veronica Lyden Jessie Mackey Janet Madec Eleanore Maicki Mary Marlowe Dorothy Mather Lois McCarthy Jacqueline McClave Helen McConnell Joan McNickle Eileen Merriman Victoria Mileski Ruth Miller LaVerne Mills Norma Mondelci Elizabeth Mullen Joanne Mulvey Dorothy Nelson Fotini Nestor Frances Neville Despina Nichols Fannie Nunes Sheila O'Byrne Priscilla Parcheski Rose Parisi Pauline Patenaude Constance Patterson Lorena Perry Frances Pescatella Annette Poirier Marjorie Pond Cleopatra Poulios Barbara Pound Mary Lee Prentis Noreen Prosser Margaret Pugsley Gloria Quimby Irene Radzinowicz Nancy Raub Joan Recine Lucy Ribaudo Lillian Rice Ann Roche Rosalie Roche Marie Ruggieri Joanne Sadinsky Marilyn Sadinsky Myrna St. Peter Jean Sands Louise Santangelo Mary Santangelo Eleanor Satti Joyce Saxton Ella Scott Irene Sefcik Barbara Serber Sonia Shumway Joyce Smith Marcia Staub Nancy Stone Marie Sullivan Rosemarie Suscello Adrienne Sutera Ellen Swinney Frances Sylvia Dolores Syracuse Patricia Thall Jean Thompson Irene Traggis Vivian Traystman Barbara Tsesmelis Stella Vescovi Nancy Wainwright Rosemarie Wasick Betty Weech Jean Weiner Catherine Welch Frederica Wellington Janice Wilson Mae Lou Zabilsky Jean Zaradnik 49 STUDENT Honor Court Chief Justice . . . Lenarda Lawrence Faculty Adviser . . . Mrs. Mary Lee The Constitution of the Better Yet Club bestows upon the Honor Court the power to try all students who have infringed or violated the laws and regulations of the school. The Judicial Department imposes just punishments, which are subject to the approval of the principal and the faculty adviser, on the violators, as it sees fit. The Chief Justice of the Court calls a meeting of the nine other associate justices whenever she receives a charge against a member of the Better Yet Club. Mr. Burtt's Three right-hand men. Erna Hoffner, Lenarda Lawrence, Rita Lebou. 52 GOVERNMENT Better Yet Club Council President.....................Ema Hoffner Faculty Adviser . . Miss Janice Wightman The legislative and executive power of the school is vested in the B.Y.C. Council. It is the function of this group to discuss and act upon various school problems. The aim of the council is to promote better citizenship both in and out of school, and to provide each girl with the means of actively taking part in the running of the school. Suggestions are brought in through homeroom representatives and a Suggestion Box placed in Buell Hall helps us to accomplish this aim. During the course of the year, the council has sponsored several projects, such as collecting money for the United Welfare Fund, and sending toys to the Learned Mission at Christmas. 53 The Vigilance Department Chairman......................Rita LeBou Faculty Adviser . Miss Elizabeth Waterman The Vigilance Department is the branch ot our student government which enforces the laws of W. M. I. It represents all the classes because it is composed of girls elected from each homeroom. The members, who are distinguished by their blue and white arm bands bearing the W. M. I. insignia, help direct traffic between classes and supervise the students' use of the cafeteria. Some members serve as office messengers. The Department also takes care of matters pertaining to the student use of the grounds. Vigilance Member on Duty 54 THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President. Vice President. Secretary-T reasurer Business Manager . Director Shirley Felker '46 Mary Falvey '46 Janet Fanjoy '47 Louanne Hoffheins '48 Miss Clara Polinsky 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 to promote sportsmanship and school spirit as well. Upon entering W. M. I., all students become members of the A.A. By taking part in the games, the girls become eligible for the different awards, the highest of which is the Old English . The class obtaining the highest number of points, by excelling in inter-class games, is awarded the Loving Cup in June. This honor went to the Class of '47 last year. During the fall season, the four classes played field ball on the back campus. Each team seemed better than the other, but finally with the defeat of the juniors, the seniors became the victors for the first time in two years. As in the last two years, the A.A. sponsored 'teen-age dances for service men at a local U.S.O. club. In December, W.M.I. was host for an indoor Playday. The high schools of Eastern Connecticut participating were: Chapman Tech, Fitch, Stonington and Norwich Free Academy. 57 The United States Student Assembly President .... Joan Killeen Faculty Adviser Mrs. Katherine B. Vargas A chapter of the national United States Student Assembly was organized at W. M. I. in 1944 through the interest of a group of seniors. Originally a collegiate project, the U. S. S. A. has been extended to include chapters on the high school level. In keeping with this new plan, Connecticut College for Women interested W. M. I. in this youth organization which has for its ideal, active citizenship and the betterment of community life. Junior Citizen's Council President . . . Virginia Fakoury Faculty Adviser Mrs. Katherine B. Vargas The Junior Citizen's Council started one of its must successful years by participating in the forum entitled Full Employment held at Bulkeley School. The coun-sil sponsored an assembly program for the school with a most interesting panel discussion on the topic What Should Our Attitude Toward Japan Be? There were participants from Bulkeley, Chapman Tech., Fitch, Billard, N. F. A., Stonington, and W. M. I. 58 Senior History Club President .... Jeanne Sandlin Faculty Adviser . . Mrs. Mary Lee The aims of the Senior History Club as stated in its constitution are to understand the problems of democracy and to widen the members' knowledge of the economic, social, and political aspects of their state and local governments. All seniors who take Problems of Democracy are eligible for membership. Because post-war traveling is no longer a dream, the club has resumed its field trips. Such places as the State Farm for Women, County Jail, Hospital for the Insane at Preston, and meetings of the city council have been attended and enjoyed. Biology Club President .... Janet Crandall Faculty Adviser . Miss Marion Earle As in the past, the aim of the Biology Club is to serve our school and community. Members of the club assisted in the annual Thanksgiving collection for the needy families of New London. At Christmas time our club decorated the interior of Palmer Hall with evergreens and handmade ornaments. In the course of the school year, we visited neighboring places, such as Connecticut College arboretum and science laboratories. Rad-way's Dairy, and the New London Sewage Disposal Plant. 59 The German Club President .... Agnes McNulty Faculty Adviser . Miss Dorothy Page The German Club, Der Deutsche Verein , helps to acquaint the student with the native customs of the German people. Through the monthly meetings, which are conducted in German, the members are given an opportunity to use the language informally. Folk dancing and singing are also included in the carefully planned programs. Le Cercle Francais o President .... Josephine Parisi Faculty Advisers................ Miss Josephine Mansfield Miss Natalie Swift Recognizing the importance of good will among nations, Le Cercle Francais planned many of its programs this year with the idea of developing in its members a sympathetic understanding of present-day France. Club members enthusiastically contributed to a project undertaken early in the year—that of sending food and clothing to French children, and of establishing correspondence with high school students in France. 60 Latin Club President .... Frances Arkava Faculty Advisers.................... Mrs. Elizabeth MacAdams Miss Elizabeth Waterman The Sorores Togatae firmly believe that All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy . Therefore during the Christmas season, we celebrated the Roman Saturnalia by having a gay party with gifts, songs, and lighted candles in true Roman fashion. The last get together of the year is the picnic which has the elements of a true Roman holiday. To this picnic we invite the honor freshmen as guests. I The Spanish Club President..............Rose Scira Faculty Advisers . Miss Dorothy Page Miss Josephine Mansfield Miss Elizabeth Waterman Interest in Spanish has increased as a direct result of the closer relationship between the United States and the Spanish American countries which has existed during the war. For this reason membership in the Spanish Club, Las Alegres Senoritas , has steadily increased. Members become acquainted with Spanish customs, songs, literature, food and games. 61 The Senior Math Club President . . . Patricia Scholfield Faculty Adviser Mrs. Marguerite Quimby The Senior Math Club began this year by enthusiastically conducting the Junior Red Cross Drive at W. M. I. The club had talks given by prominent citizens on the part mathematics has played in war and peace. The membership is small but actively interested in the pleasure and satisfaction of working with mathematics. The Jagat Club President....................Billy Fan joy Faculty Adviser . Mrs. Arlene Symonds The Jagat Club is a mathematical club open to pupils taking Algebra I or General Mathematics. The program consists of outside speakers, mathematical puzzles, and talks about mathematical instruments and famous mathematicians. 62 Art Service Club Faculty Adviser . Miss Janice Wightman The Art Service Club was organized three years ago. Its purpose is to perform services for the teachers, departments, and clubs of Wiliams Memorial Institute. These services include such jobs as making posters, lettering, and illustrations. Should a need arise, the Club is also available to do the same type of work for any New London community project. A great deal of work has been done for the Junior Red Cross such as Christmas menu covers for the Navy, nutrition posters and charts, and covers for braille books for the blind. The Projection Club President .... Violet Tagliarini Faculty Adviser . Miss Mildred Abbott The Projection Club became a member of the family of organized school clubs this year. Any girl who is interested is eligible. In addition to operating machines, the club visited projection rooms of other schools and theaters. The Projection Club aided teachers in their various classes and helped during sing periods and assembly programs. 63 The Photography Club President . . . . Anita Montali Faculty Adviser . Miss E. Mildred Abbott The photography Club started its second year with about fifty enthusiastic members. In order to have more time for lectures, trips and demonstrations, the club members voted to meet every Monday. The darkroom, equipped last year, was ready for use throughout this year. Lt. Robert L. Perry of the Maritime Photographic Department was willing to continue as instructor. Action shots of school games, candids or posed pictures were taken and printed. The Library Club President.............Jean Rowley Faculty Adviser . . Mrs. Alice Hjortland The Library Club is a service club open to all girls interested in library work. The programs presented are both social and literary. The group planned an assembly in observance of Book Week for the school in November. The annual picnic was held at the end of the year. The girls enjoyed assisting in the work of the library during their free periods. 64 Drama Club President .... Myra Cooper Faculty Advisers . Miss Isabel Colby, Miss Mary Lewis, Miss Janice Wightman The Drama Club has acquainted its members with the various problems of voice, make-up, staging, and costuming. Guest speakers have helped the club by enlarging its knowledge of plays. During the year, radio programs were presented by the club under the auspices of the Palmer Radio of Connecticut College. A Christmas and another program was given by the Junior and Senior classes in the spring. The Drama Club also cooperated in other civic projects which required its aid. Hilltop Editor...............................................joan Rubin Assistant Editor ...... Bernice Lear Faculty Adviser.....................Miss Mary Lewis W. M. I. has re-entered the field of secondary education publications this year with a school newspaper called Hilltop. The December edition of Hilltop was the first issue of a school newspaper since the 1942 June issue of the Descant. The publication is the work of a group of journalistically inclined girls of the student body whose main interest is in the field of creative writing, although a section of each issue is devoted to a general comment on class and extra curricular activities. The staff is composed of fifty-one members actively participating in the business, circulation, and editorial work under the supervision of Miss Lewis. 65 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Band The W. M. I. band is an outstanding spectacle with its new uniforms which are white skirts with blue stripes on either side, and heavy white sweaters. The skirts were made by the Homemaking Department. A service stripe on the sleeves is now given to each member for each year of participation in the organization. Girls who are in the band for three years also receive a W. M. I. sweater emblem. Throughout the year the group has entertained at assemblies and at chapel exercises. It also has marched in the civic parades. In October, six members of the band played in the Connecticut All State Band in Hartford. Several members were selected to go to the New England Music Festival at New Britain in March. A great deal of school spirit exists in the band. Director ot all Musical Organizations Gertrude Miller President of the Orchestra. Marian Lawton President ot the Band . Elaine Dessert President ot the Choir . Miriam Dixon President ot the Glee Club . Doris Desrosier Orchestra The W. M. I. Orchestra has been one of the most active organizations of the school for the past five years. For Chapel exercises and Assembly programs, the orchestra usually plays the processional and the recessional orchestrations. Special music programs are frequently presented. The girls meet each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for rehearsals, wearing white blouses, white socks, and navy blue skirts. For the first time, members have received sweater awards at the beginning of their year of membership in the organization. A service strip has also been given for each year's participation. The orchestra participated in the Parents' Day Program during National Education Week, and a Radio Program was broadcast under the auspices of Connecticut College. 66 W. M. I. Choir The choir membership is restricted to thirty-five girls selected from the upper classes. Its first appearance this year was at a Memorial Service for Mr. William H. Reeves. On December 20th, we gave a Christmas radio program in the Connecticut College Radio Series, Your Schools Present which was a fine experience for all members. The choir is robed and always leads the school at morning chapel exercises and at the weekly Sing periods. During the school year it presents programs at school functions such as Parent's Day and Commencement. Seven members represented W. M. I. at the State Music Festival at Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had the wonderful experience of singing in the All-Connecticut Chorus. On March 20-23, many of our members went to New Britain to sing in the New England Chorus. This year is the first time that Choir members have been awarded pins and they were given to each girl starting her third year of membership in the organization. Glee Club The Glee Club offers each girl in W. M. I. the opportunity of singing with a choral group and of becoming acquainted with various choral works. Although membership is open to all classes one year of Glee Club is required as a prerequisite for choir membership. 68 ...what makts mm.I. tick?.. U fi £ $ fW Will kCwtameni f ®[it Class «f IW6 K6£zf Xea rzjz cs-czf£ £e is o 2y y a ZCuC £ 2 s srf£ As J ss rs's'AAs. £c'SsssS:.si.s s£ ls , 'O-TTsC U ¥ £42 0 Z -zz£ 12£ £Z 2£ uJ U C - t2z2-U?'-? C 2-4-2 70 CZ £ .sZ 'ZZZ yd-Z i zszzz D ( £eft ? yyzs£ 4 _ _ Zsi dZ ZeL, ________________________ f '' sz--' £ zszst Ot £zx rf£ y SSZs Lzt' a4 T g Zts Z0 3 yS y J?. c u£y zas Uz r-tyt z _. 2ZycSyO yst; 2 z£ - $ 7 j? zLe 5 z y Lrz yCs CZ 2 zzc zizy { Sz2£j! c U 2 J 2.A-O a e 2 v zs y yt. Is, 2 zZ -ij 0 2 ? z zZ£ K y k yzud'Jz yyyz d L y Le '£ Szz ryp 2$_ CZtaZz'c. ) i, (Z zcC 2 - 71 The Class of '46 in '60 Above the incessant chatter, which as usual concerns recipes, permanents, husbands, and little things , JoAn Hancock Roberts tries to make herself heard as she says, The meeting of the. We Married Immediately Club is not over yet. Reluctantly, the women give their attention to JoAn, elected president because she was such a strong advocate of early marriages. Now about this trip tomorrow. Secretary Jean Rincicotti Brown, will you please read the list of those going? Jean reads from the list which is as follows: Jean Sandlin Sullivan, JoAn Hancock Roberts, Jean Rincicotti Brown, Patricia Morgan Jones, Carol Thompson Lynn, Betty Sisk Smith, Myra Cooper Nerf, Dorothy Wendt Lowell, Annette LaGrua Elling, Barbara Riordan Haspell, Elaine Heffernan Feine, Anna Battaglia Lee, Barbara Blanchard Davids, Meredith Brindle Betts, Bertha Heller Liko. Dorothy Miller Ensten, Jean Minor Bates, Phyllis Mancini Ivering, Jean Marelli Stevens, Carleen Carroll Cells, Marion Cianciola Dill, Lucy Pond Low, Marilyn Turner Potter, Alice Wilcox Happer, Carmel Gomes Fothergill, Eleanor Raymond Oates, Elizabeth Perry Sullivan . When the report is finished the president calls for the report of Jean Sandlin Sullivan, elected treasurer because of her long experience in budgeting. We have enough money to hire the new atom-driven airplanes of Miriam Dixon and Virginia Fakoury. We will be driven to their airport by the LeBoue and Rosen Taxi Service. With this final speech the meeting is adjourned. En route to New York, the Club enjoys a scientifically condensed home cooked meal, a new product of home economists, Sue Cook and Sally Morse. Kind services are rendered the women by air hostesses Nancy Clark and Joy Shifreen. Upon arrival the Club attends the baseball game of the world-famous Falvey Whirlwinds , a team made up of Mary Falvey, captain, Margaret Conner, Shirley Felker, Edith Wasmuth, Helen Rivard, Carolyn Mahler, Patricia Thurber, Dolores Albano, and Carol Fardy. After witnessing the glorious victory of the team, our club moves on to one of New York's most exclusive hotels owned by Patricia Scholfield. We are welcomed and assigned rooms by the hotel receptionists, Virginia O’Sullivan and Shirley Tetrault. 72 The Class of '46 in '60 Having refreshed ourselves and having donned evening wear, we are now seen at the La Femina”, the well known night club which features Barby Prince and her swingerettes, whose membership includes such famous music makers as Mary Pendleton, Elaine Dessert, Mildred Floyd, Beverly Jones, and Jean Rowley. Sitting across from us we sight the model, Therese Canty wearing one of the uniquely designed gowns by Violet Tagliarini. Early the next morning the Club visits the New York Public Library where Theresa Miclette is the head librarian. While there we notice Nancy Hamlen's new book called Etymology and Man . Established as the most analytical book of the times we pick up Dr. Antoinette Loiancono's latest text entitled Atomic Energy Lends Itself to Medicine . Before leaving we encounter Barbara Seward gathering further information for her new scientific revelations soon to be published in book form. Next we journey to Carnegie Hall made even more famous by the current appearance of Antoinette Magaraci, great artist of the piano. On a poster we read about the coming of Elaine Peterson, graceful lady of ballet, who just is returning to her native country after establishing her fame in France. Instead of taking the usual way back to the hotel, Pat Morgan, Vice-president of W. M. I., suggests that we go through the poorer sections of New York. There we meet social worker Josephine Parisi, who is doing much to prevent the rise of juvenile delinquincy. There also, we visit a hospital noted for its charitable work for the poor. The staff headed by Marion Lawton, is made up of such competent nurses as Jean Calkins, Elaine Ives, Elaine Freidman, Madelaine Gilger, Theresa Richard, Jane Gula, Shirley Hedge, and Audrey Herren. As we drive back to our hotel we notice a billboard picturing Katherine O'Connor and her beautiful dimples. We find it is an ad for Dimpola , a new cosmetic formulated by Olga Pasqualini, Adria Renzoni, and Shirley Williams and used by discriminating women to emphasize these dainty marks of beauty. The next morning we find our Club on the way to Germany. Swooping low over Ireland we look through our powerful binoculars and sight the building where the Leary Literary is rolling off the newspresses. We recall the experience Aileen had gained by being Editor-in-Chief of the Legenda. We realize that the excellent work of Lenny Lawrence, foreign correspondent, Joan Killeen, champion of labor, Amelia Kuhn and Mary Karney, fashion editors, and Vera Santaniello, society editor, contributes much to the success of her newspaper. Soon after this we arrive in Germany where we check in at a tourist camp run by Marilyn Hendel. From here we go to the farm of Ruth Dunning who. employs new and scientific methods of farming. For ten years she has worked in the reconversion of Germany. With her we find Rita Broman, Gloria Ealahan, Kay Hunter, Diane Johnson, Meridith Katan, and Jeanne Miner, all who are experimenters and contributors in the modernized realm of farming. As we leave we bump into Marjorie McCarthy another helper who has just filed a patent for her latest spray Bugaboo . 73 The Class of '46 in '60 Within a few hours we sight the Belgian Congo and land in the airport of Hoffnerville . This is the Utopia of which Erna has dreamed. Here we see Joan Pine taking notes on the educational system of this community for her new travel book. As the head of the educational department we find Johannah Young. Barbara Dyer is also seen in the capacity of teacher and writer of history. Doris Daboll, Mary Catogas, Mary Miceli, Beatrice Saunders, Gloria Swanson, and Theresa Lefebvre serve as secretaries for the town's government. Passing over Russia the next day we remember that Anna Thompson, Selma Krasnow, and Marcia Starr are somewhere far down below us, bettering world relations. On the way to Fiji Islands we look down on Japan where by the aid of our instruments, we see Margaret Jerome performing her duties as missionary. Landing in the Fiji Islands we see another colony headed by Leona Hodge and Charlotte Woodruff. This one is a real no man's land . Here there are only women. As we enter the gates we meet Joan Dorsey who tells us she is stage manager for a show group which is entertaining the women at the moment. We go along with Joan to the show and find that Frances Williams is the featured songstress. After her performance we see a play entitled, It's a Woman's Business, presented by Shirley Gordon, Angeline Giordano, Annette Hightower, Esther Jordan, Mary McGrath, Jean O'Hara and Charlotte Smith. After spending a pleasant day in All Women's Land we find our journey is nearing its end and hasten to Mexico City. Travelling through the picturesque streets we come upon an outdoor school of drama. The directress, Nola Tal-madge is emphasizing beauty of voice. As we talk to Nola we are joined by Rose Scira and Barbara Cable, Spanish teachers, former members of W. M. I. We have now reached the last lap of our journey—Alaska. We stop at the health center of Alaska where Edna Menghi, Doris McLaughlin, and Elizabeth Turner are experimenting with cold climate afflictions—especially frostbite. Perched high on a stool with pencil in hand Claire LaBoue attentively listens and takes down notes of their findings. Claire tells us that after completing her reports she gives them to Doris Perry who in turn types them and sends them to the Leary Literary for worldwide publication. Mary Kilarny, head of the Alaska Teachers Association, directs us to the Recreation Center, where we relax after a long journey. Here we see Ann Santangelo, directress of the center movement. When we see how much is being done here for the youth of Alaska and how they enjoy the recreation provided for them, we are eager to learn who also helps in this project. Ann . leads us into the office where we see Dot Piscatella, Mary Olbrys, and Diana Perkins diligently at work planning new programs, sending for new equipment and budgeting expenses. Now gliding smoothly through the clouds homeward, each one of us thinks about the trip. With a self-satisfied smile we realize that each person of the class of '46 has done much to make our world, Better Yet. 74 Long 1. Carmel Gomes 2. Ema Hoflner 3. Aileen Leary 4. Charlotte Woodruff 5. Margaret Connor 6. Nancy Clark 7. Nancy Hamlon 8. A. Loiacono— A. Magaraci 9. Carol Fardy 10. Theresa Lefebvre 11. Lenny Lawrence 12. Myra Cooper 75 13. Carol Thompson 14. Dione Johnson 15. Mary Kilarny 16. Nola Talmadge 17. Marion Cianciolo 18. Ruth Dunning 19. Virginia Fakoury 20. Patricia Morgan 21. JoAn Hancock 22. Baxbara Dyer 23. Shirley Felkoi 24. Shirloy Hodge 25. Mimi Dixon Superlatives Most Popular Most Ambitious . Most Likely to Succeed Most Admired . Most Dignified . Most Collegiate . Most Courteous . Most Humorous Most Imaginative Most Demure . Most Tactful . Most Studious . Most Natural Most Reliable . Most Modern . Most Dramatic . Most Likable . Most Interested in Bulkeley Most Sophisticated Most Co-operative Most Feminine . Most Petite Most Serious . Most Friendly . Most Daring Most Innocent Best Dancer . Best Athlete Best Musician . Best Looking Best Dressed Best Vocabulary Best Personality Best Mixer Best Posture.... Best Smile Best Profile Longest Eyelashes Lovliest Fingernails Lovliest Complexion . Nicest Figure Nicest Speaking Voice Nicest Hair Prettiest Dimples Prettiest Eyes . Tallest .... Class Cutie Class Glamour Girl . Class Artist Class Man-Hater. Outdoor Girl Favorite Teacher Favorite Subject Favorite Pastime Sweetest Senior . Class Blonde Class Brunette . Class Redhead . . . . . Miriam Dixon . . . . Erna Hoffner Ema Hoffner . . . . JoAn Hancock ...................Joan Pine . . . Margaret Connor Josephine Parisi—Nola Talmadge . . . Dolores Albano Mary Catogas . . . . Diana Perkins . . . Josephine Parisi Nancy Hamlen Annette Hightower Erna Hoffner—Rose Scira Jeanne Sandlin . . . Lenarda Lawrence Aileen Leary—Jeanne Sandlin Charlotte Woodruff Therese Canty . . . . Mary Kilarny Mary Karney Barbara Prince Rose Scira Jeanne Sandlin Myra Cooper . . . . Jean Miner Vera Santaniello . . . . Shirley Felker . . Antoinette Magaraci JoAn Hancock Jean Rincicotti Nancy Hamlen Jeanne Sandlin Dolores Albano Mary Karney Jeanne Sandlin Charlotte Woodruff Angeline Giordani Carol Thompson Patricia Scholfield Barbara Dyer Lenarda Lawrence . . Antoinette Loiacono Katherine O'Connor Josephine Parisi Therese Canty Betty Sisk Therese Canty Miriam Dixon Leona Hodge Ruth Dunning Miss Eusatania ......................History ........................Dancing Barbara Dyer Elaine Heffernan Antoinette Loiacono Mildred Floyd 77 Many Hearty Thanks to . . . Mr. Kenneth Saxton, whose assistance and untiring patience have made this fine annual possible. Mr. Michael Michel, our photographer, who not only produced fine pictures but spent long hours assisting us in the planning of our pages. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, representatives of our publisher, who assisted in printing and publishing. Miss Mary Eusatania and Miss Janice Wightman for their helpful suggestions and co-operative assistance. 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