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

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ANNE GARVEY College BARBARA GEER Business GRACE GEOFFREY “Gray College German Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2. 3, 4; Junior Citizen’s Council 3. Ann is here, then gone. Although she’s at Junior College taking a pre-medical course, she still comes to the “hilltop,” for more English. Your ambition might well be an example for us all. Glee Club 1; Science Club 1; Biology 1; Art Service 3; Vigilance 2; Baseball 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Field Day 2, 3; Senior History Club 4. We can always depend on Barbara to help in every way possible. A lover of sports, she also finds time for the quiet pastime of reading. French Club 3, 4; Vigilance 2, 4; Badminton 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Tea; Junior Prom. Grace’s sunny disposition, twinkling eyes and friendly smile have won us all. She loves a good time but is also a capable student. After graduation “Gray” plans to become a nurse. We know she will be a grand one. RITA GIAMPETRO “Reel Ree College MURIEL GOLDBERG College MABEL GRAVES “May” Business Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Field Ball 3, 4; Baseball 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Day 3; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Senior History Club 4; Vigilance 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Le-genda Sports Editor 4. She didn’t join us until her Junior year, but “Reet”immediately became a part of W.M.I. Her athletic abilities, her intelligence, and her winning ways make her one of the most popular in the class. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Hilltop 2; Latin Club 2; French Club 2, 3; United States Student Assembly 3. Muriel is famed for her ability as a violinist and her love of music. Nevertheless, she wants to become a nurse. Whatever you do, you will do it well. Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Better Yet Club 1; Assembly Committee 2; Orchestra and Band 1, 2, 3, 4; State Music Festivals 2, 3. 4; New England Music Festival 2; All-State Band 2; All-State Orchestra 4. May” has pert curls, cute dimples and a beautiful soprano voice. Playing the trombone and piano are among her many accomplishments. She is well liked by all.

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JOAN EGELAND “Joanie” College Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3; Jagat Club 1; Biology Club 2; Latin Club 2; Glee Club 1; Orchestra and Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; All State Band 2, 3, 4. “Joanie” sings, and plays the trombone and piano. If her pet daydream comes true, we may someday hear her playing her trombone in a Symphony Orchestra! We’ll be watching. BARBARA ESKRIDGE “Barby” College Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Better Yet Club 1; Class Treasurer ; Assembly Committee 3, 4; Honor Court 4; Glee Club; Field Day 2; Latin Club 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4. The gifts of the gods were liberally bestowed upon “Barby, along with a ready smile, poise, delightful speaking voice and intellect plus. Her plans include college, travel and a career. SHIRLEY FERN “Shirt” College Drama Club 4; Glee Club 1; Math Club 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Better Yet Club Council 2; Biology Club 2; United States Student Assembly 3; Honor Pass 1, 2, 3, 4; Legenda 4. Shirley’s red hair, congenial smile and enviable grades have made her outstanding in the class. She plans to major in Sociology in college, and travel a little before she settles down. Best in the world to you! ELEANOR FERRO “Ellie” Business CELESTE FORTIN “Little one” General JACQUELINE GAINES “Jackie” Business Science Club 1; Vigilance 2, 3; Senior History Club 4; Hilltop 2, 3; Photography Club 2; Field-ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2. 3; Legenda Circulation Manager 4. “Ellie”, one of the class athletes, wants to become a physical education instructor. Her truly hearty laugh, competence and dependability are sure to prove assets in future years. Good luck Ellie, keep pitching—you’re sure to win. Library Club 1; Photography Club 2, 3; Projection Club 3; Senior History Club 4. Noted for her lovely brown eyes and her outstanding characteristic of loyalty to an ideal, Celeste is one of the sweetest girls in the class. She hopes some day to become a super deluxe hairdresser. We’re more than sure she’ll get there. Glee Club 1; Biology Club; Junior Citizen’s Council; Senior History Club; United States Student Assembly; Science Club. Where did that giggle come from? That’s right! You’ve guessed it, “Jackie!” A movie fan from way back, and a potential interior decorator, good natured, friendly, Jackie will always meet the future with a smile.

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BEVERLY GRIMES Fuzzey” College Vigilance 1; Glee Club 1; Projection Club 2, 3; Biology 2; Better Yet Club 2; Departmental Honors 1, 3; Honor Pass 2; Le-genda 4. “Bev’s” versatility is proven by the fact that she was a waitress last summer in Maine. She plans to become a professor in either Math or English. What can such a person have but success? We’re behind you, “Bev”! PATRICIA EVON GRISWOLD “Pat” “Peg” Business Senior History Club 4; Legenda 4; Vigilance 4; Field Ball 4; Junior Tea 3. Pat came to us from Tech in her Junior year, and in a short time proved herself a grand person. She excels in sports and swimming and is always ready for a good time. May all your dreams come true! HELEN GRUSKIN “Red” College Departmental Honors 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Hilltop 3; Legenda 4. Helen came to us from the Big Town—N.Y.C. and immediately won a place for herself among the members of '48. Eleanor Roosevelt is her example of the ideal woman. A worthy model for a worthy girl. WINIFRED GUERIN “Winnie” General Glee Club 1; Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Sub-Freshman Day Committee 2; Junior Tea 3. As yet, Winnie hasn’t decided what she wants to do, but judging from her record here at school, there is no doubt that she will have little trouble, in whatever she may decide upon. Good Luck, Winnie! CYNTHIA HAIGH “Cindy” College Glee Club 1; Vigilance 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Court 3. “Cindy’s” inimitable laugh is one characteristic that we’ll never forget. We also admire her lovely blonde pageboy, her trim wardrobe. and her knowledge of fine music and books. She is bound to succeed. GLADYS HAMILTON “Hammy” College Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Science Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Hilltop 2; Biology Club 2; Projection Club 2; Vigilance 2, 3; Junior Tea 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Senior Math Club 3, 4; Legenda 4; Field Day 2, 3. “Hammy,” whose favorite expression is “we frown upon that, ho! ho!,” is famous for being inseparable from “Cranny” and “Bea.” She plans to become a science teacher — perhaps at W.M.I. some day.