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

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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.

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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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BERNICE LEAR “Bernie” College JOAN LEE “Joanie” General IRENE LIEBENAU “Pete” College Better Yet Club Council 1, 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Club 1; Senior Math Club 2; Latin Club 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 2; Hilltop 2; Junior Citizen’s Council 3; Legend a Staff 4. Will Bernice use her abilities in the study of law or in the field of drama? Her sophistication and grace are an enviable combination. Best of everything to you, though we don’t feel that you’ll need any help! Math Club 1; Glee Club 1; Vigilance 2; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Staff 4. Joan, another lucky possesor of dimples, is one of our loveliest seniors. We’ve heard that Joan loves to sing—particularly when she thinks that no one is listening. Field Day 2; Fieldball 1, 2; Volleyball 1. 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1. 2; Glee Club 1; German Club 1. 2; French Club 2; Drama Club 2; Photography Club 1; Senior History Club 4; Honor Pass 4; Legenda Staff 4. Irene's motto of being “on the sunny side of the street” is certain to aid her in going forward in the field of her choosing, for with her intelligence and initiative nothing should stand in her way. JOYCE LINEWEBER “Joy” College MARJORIE LUNDBORG “Marge” Business JANET MADEC “Jan” Business Glee Club 3; Vigilance 3, 4; Junior Prom Queen. ‘‘Joy,’’ a prospective nurse, loves dancing and walking in the rain. She has her serious side too. She was crowned Queen” of the Junior Prom, certainly an appropriate title considering her qualities of gentle dignity and pleasantness. Jagat Club 1; Biology. Club 2; Junior Citizen’s Council 3; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Staff 4. We'll not soon forget the flaming red hair and freckles galore that are Marge’s. We’ll picture her in that favorite pose . . . punching the typewriter keys. Our loss is the business world’s gain! Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Senior History Club 4. Here is the Telephone Company’s chance! Her pleasing manner and friendly smile are but two of her numerous “tickets” to happiness.