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

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JEAN CATHERINE MARTHERS “Jeanie General Science Club 1; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Junior Citizen’s Council 3. 4. Cooking and sewing seem to be two of Jean’s favorite pastimes. She and Joan McDonald are another set of inseparables. Your lively laughter will always keep you on the top, Jeanie. joan McDonald “Joanie” College Glee Club 1; French Club 1, 2. 3; Drama Club 1; Vigilance 2; Senior History Club 4; Junior Citizen’s Council 4; Honor Court 3; Hilltop 2; Junior Prom 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3; Honor Pass 4; Legenda Staff 4. Joan, one of the tallest in the Class, takes an active interest in all that goes on in school. Notice her lovely hair and eyes. BARBARA LEE MATTESON “Bob” “Barbs” College Glee Club 1; Math Club 1; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Biology Club 1; Better Yet Club Council 2. 3; Basketball 1; Badminton 1, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1. 3; Legenda Staff 4; Class Secretary 4. “Barbs” has a definite love for Cape Cod and plans to retire there in her old age. She is noted for her smile and sense of humor and is surely slated for much success in the future. PAULA McGINLEY College Class President 1; Drama Club 1, 4; Glee Club 1; Spanish Club 2. 3, 4; Junior Citizen’s Council President 3, 4; Vigilance 2. 3; Hilltop Editor 2; Assistant Hilltop Editor 3; Better Yet Club Council 1; Library Club 1; Legenda Editor 4; Junior Tea Committee; Junior Prom Committee. If there is anyone who possesses the potential attributes to become the first female Presisdent of the U.S., our Paula is that person. GINA MAZZUCA “Teenie” College Jagat Club 1; Senior Math Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Library Club 2; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior History Club 4; Junior Citizen’s Council 4; Legenda 4. Her laugh, her chatter, her expressions of “Oo—dee” and “How cute” all add to the impression of perpetual motion that Gina gives one. “Tennie’s” aims are high, her daring unequalled by many. She’ll make a grand interior decorator. JOANNE METCALF “Jo-jo” Business Math Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Fieldball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; Baseball 1, 2. Joanne’s good-natured way of going through life is something to take heed of. Those tiny wrinkles about her eyes are from laughing—may she never have cause to frown.

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LUCY MAFFIOLI Ln College Senior History Club 4; Basketball; Drama Club; Vigilance; Tiger Twirler. Meet our “class artist.” Lucy really has talent. Seldom seen without her other half, Mary Lu Douton; noted for her hair-do and pierced ears, her friendliness and good nature will capture everyone as they did us. PATRICIA MALLON Pat Business Drama Club 1; Math Club 1; Vice-President 4; Fieldball 1; Basketball 1. Everyone knows Pat by her merry eyes, her dimples, her wonderful sense of humor and ability to mix with any group. She will go a long way in whatever field she chooses . . . our guess is that it will be journalism. May she have all the happiness in the world. SHIRLEY MANCINI “Shirl Business Fieldball 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 3; Athletic Association; Drama Club 2; Biology Club 2; Vigilance 1, 2; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. Shirley has a sparkling sense of humor, loves to laugh, and, we might add, does. She’s easy to know and easy to get along with. Sports are her special interest and she has participated actively in all of them. “Shirl’s” engaging personality has won her many friends and promises even more in future years. EMILY MANWARING “Em College Glee Club 1; French Club 2, 3, 4; Vigilance 2. “Em,” though one of our quieter seniors, is a thinker. Her dry wit affords us many laughs and we feel that her ambition and initiative will lead her far along the road to success. ALICE MARCAURELE “At College Science Club 1. Al’s likes are many, baseball, French, English, and “Katy.” A1 plans to join the army of “women in white,” and with her quiet confident manner she will succeed. HELENE MARELLI Shorty Business Vigilance 1; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Legenda 4. All good things come in small packages. Look at Helene! Amiable and sweet, Helene has a host of friends and a cordial way with people that will make her an A-l receptionist.

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ARLENE MEYER “Candy” General Vigilance 2; Spanish Club 1; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4 “Candy cuts the nicest figure in the senior class and it’s no coincidence that she plans to go on into the designing field after leaving these hallowed portals. VIRGINIA DARE MICHELIN “Ginny” General Glee Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 1. 2; Photography Club 1, 2, 3. 4; History Club 1. “Ginny’s lovely hair and pleasant smile are a part of life at school. Her natural grace has helped in her dancing and twirling. Have fun and don’t forget us, “Ginny ! MARILYN MINER “Lynn” College Departmental Honors 1. 2, 3; Vigilance 1; Tiger Twirler 1, 2, 3. Wherever there’s Lynn,” there’s Pat. Her laugh and mischievous grin have proven her one of our fun-loving seniors. “Lynn’s knack for getting in and out of confusing situations is well-known, plus her winning personality. She is certain to come out on top. LORETTA MIRANDA “Rett’ Business French Club 1; Vigilance 2; Class Vice-President 2; Nominating Committee 3; President 4; Assembly Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee. “Rett is our capable class president. She is noted for her streak of stubborness, and sense of humor, both of which should reap a full harvest for her as she sows the seeds to become a secretary. MILDRED MOMM “Chubby” Business Junior Math Club 1; French Club 2; Photography Club 2. 3. 4; Hilltop Reporter 3; Pupil Leader 4; Fieldball 1. 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1. 2. “Chubby’s sparkling laughter and enthusiastic approach to anything she does, makes her outstanding. She is a staunch Bulk-eley rooter and a mighty good scout. Photography is her hobby. After graduating, she will become a secretary. If she doesn’t marry, she would like to enter the political field with the Presidency as her aim. JEANNE MONAHAN “Curly” Business French Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Drama Club 1; Twirling 2. 3; Vigilance 2; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Assistant 4. Jennie's Irish looks and temper match her pert smile and naturally curly hair. A staunch Brooklyn Dodger fan and another prize package of the Business Department, Jeanne gets our big approval and best wishes.