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

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MAUREEN HANEY Renie” General Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; Junior Citizen’s Council 3; Vigilance 2. Always with a grin and a gay word in passing. Maureen is certainly a grand person. Never let that twinkle disappear from those lovely blue eyes! JUNE HANK “Chick” College Vigilance 4 June was called “Chick” by her friends at the high school she attended before coming to W.M.I. this year. It’s easy to see why the skies should have no limit for another of our potential stewardesses because of her charm and personality. NELLIE HEALY “Nell College Glee Club 1; Jagat Club 1; Bi-ology Club 1. Nellie's eyes bring to mind “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” and hers always are! If you ever need a competent nurse and a jollv one, “Nell” will be the one to call. We think that she’ll be ideal! Keep smiling, won’t you? MINNA HOMOLA “Min” Business Glee Club 1; German Club 2; Nominating Committee 2, 3; Le-genda Staff 4. Minna, who is always ready to make us laugh, has a rare talent for putting everyone at ease. Not only is Minna one of our most popular seniors, but an apt student also. Life will hold nothing but success for “Min.” BARBARA HULL “Barby” “Bobs” College BARBARA HUME “Bob” Business Drama Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Junior Tea 3; Better Yet Council 3; Latin Club 4; Departmental Honors 1. 3. Our “Barbs” is a “Kitten on the Keys.” She’s cute as a kitten and oh!—the way she plays! A math scholar and a very accomplished horsewoman, we know that “Babs” will go a long way, with all these qualities. Drama Club 1; Vigilance 3, 4; Departmental Honors 3; Senior History Club 4. Barbara is always interested in her studies. Her helpful spirit has won her many friends. She loves books and is interested in the theater. We feel confident “Bob” will succeed in whatever field she may choose.

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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.

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ANN JENKINS “Jenks College Hilltop 2; Biology Club 2; Assembly Committee 2; Spanish Club 2. 3; German Club 3; Senior Math Club 3; Drama Club 2, 3; Library Club 3, 4; United States Student Assembly 3; Junior Citizen’s Council 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Legenda Staff 4. Ann's a baseball fan, rooting for Boston Braves and Red Sox. Singing and good music appeal to “Jenks,” yet nursing may entice her more. KATHERINE JEZESKI “Katie College Science Club 1; Sub-Freshman Day Committee 2; Honor Pass 3, 4; Vigilance 3. Katie’s” beauty and her intelligence are a rare combination. Her particular talent seems to be in the field of writing and perhaps some day she will be an author of note. BARBARA JOHNSON “Barby College Nominating Committee 1; Vigilance 1; Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3; President 4; Junior Citizen’s Council 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Tea Committee 3; Honor Court 2, 4; Tiger Twirler 1, 2, 3. Barby” is one of our very sweet collegiates. Some day she may become Head of the Policewomen of Connecticut, so watch your step, girls! PATRICIA KATAN “Pat General Glee Club 1; Softball. “Gee Whiz” continually pops into Pat’s” conversation. Noted for her jovial nature, she likes all sports and she always has fun. Her talents are easily seen on the athletic field. A bride to be and a happy, happy one! GRACE KING “Grade Business Spanish Club 1, 2; Senior History Club 4; Science Club 1, 2; Vigilance 3; Legenda Staff 4. Tall, slender Grace is an ardent Red Sox rooter. “Gracie’s” poised and friendly ways will certainly help her to achieve distinction as a bookkeeper. EVA KOSS “Eve General Science Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Senior History Club. An all-round girl is Eva, who loves golf and mixes fun with work. We’re sure that she will move ahead swiftly in whatever field she chooses.