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

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ANN O’CONNELL General Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; Photography Club 1; Legenda 4. Anne,” one of our most agreeable seniors, has a way of making friends. We’ve loved knowing you, and working with you has been a real treat, “Anne.” ANNE O’CONNOR “Annie “Oke” College Vigilance 1. 2; French Club 3. 4; Drama Club 1; Volleyball 2; Badminton 2; Legenda Staff 4. Here’s another set of laughing Irish eyes! Fun-loving and carefree in her manner, she really enjoys life. “Oke” is the object of much teasing about her ‘‘fickle eye.” Whatever the future holds, she will meet with a smile. GERALDINE OLBRYS “Gerry” College Fieldball; Basketball; Baseball; Volleyball; Math Club; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 2. 3; Latin Club 3; Biology Club; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3. Here’s another of our seniors with an itching foot who wants to travel. At any rate, she shouldn’t have any trouble in making her future. Best of luck, “Gerry,” you’re a grand girl! DORIS ONUPARIK “Dot” Business JUDITH PARKER “Judy” General MELVA PATTERSON “Pat” General Fieldball; Glee Club; Math Club; Science Club 1; French Club; Biology Club 2; Senior History Club 4. Doris is one of our air-minded seniors who covets a position as airline hostess. Certainly with her quiet serenity and sunny spirit, “Dot” will have only the best in Math Club 1; German Club 2, 3; Senior History Club 4. We're always ready to listen to “Judy's” story of her latest out-of-town jaunt. Her earnest pursuit of studies and in particular, her love for reading, should help her immensely in the years to come. French Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Vigilance 3, 4; Fieldball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2. Melva is just a wee HP bit of everything . . . sugar, spice, everything nice! Sometimes we can just barely see her—but we always know she’s around, rooting and tooting for the senior class! life.

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ANITA MONTALI “Neet” College EVELYN MONTEITH Evvie” “Lynn” Business DOROTHY MORGAN “Dot tie” Business Vigilance 1, 2; Photography Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Nominating Committee 1; Fieldhall 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Field Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Hilltop 2, 3; A.A. President 4. Anita not only is A.A. President, but a staunch supporter of all sports. Photography beckons her! Be seeing you on top, “Neet.” Math Club 1; Glee Club 1; Vigilance 3. “Evvie” is one of the sweetest girls in the class. Her friendtt-ness makes everyone feel at ease. Here’s another girl whose theme song might be considered BILL.” Take good care of him, “Evvie!” French Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Vigilance 3, 4; Fieldhall 2; Baseball 2, 3; Legenda Staff 4. “Dottie”, a sincere friend to all who know her, can always be depended upon to help with any number of committees. “Dot's” good nature and quick smile will guarantee a bright and sunny future. FLORABELL NASH “Flo” College Drama Club 1; Glee Club 1; Math Club 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Choir 2, 3. 4; Legenda Staff 4. “Flo” is perpetually finding something good in everything bad. At the present moment her burning desire is to learn to drive. Beware, motorists! Flo,” if you ever do live in California, save room for us! MARGARET NAUTA “Ducky” Business Basketball; Fieldball; Volleyball; Baseball; Drama Club 1; Junior Prom Committee; Hilltop 3; Senior History Club 4; Legenda Editor 4; Tiger Twirler 1, 2, 3. 4. “Ducky’s” smiling personality and sense of humor have endeared her to us. She is active in all sports, ready to take part in any activity, and her good nature is hard to equal. JOAN O BRIEN “Obbie” Business Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Fieldball 3. 4; Junior Citizen's Council 4; Senior History Club 4; Departmental Honors 2, 3, 4; Hilltop 3; Honor Pass 4; Legenda Editor 4; Tiger Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4. We can always count on Joan for up-to-date information on the latest doings in sports. Her dependability is something we should all like to have. To be a secretary is her ambition. No doubt she will be capable and successful.

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FLORENCE PEARSON “Flo” “Flossie” Business Band 1; Orchestra 1, 2; Photography Club 2; Vigilance 3; Junior Citizen’s Council 3, 4. “Flo,” voted “Most Domestic” is versatile indeed. Her love of dancing, traveling, and general good times make her one grand person. Those big blue eyes can seem as innocent as the day is long, but look closely. There's a mischievous twinkle hiding within. Loads of luck, “Flossie.” JANE PIERCE “Janie” College Class Vice-President 1; Vigilance; Better Yet Club Council 2, 4; Nominating Committee 1, 3; Fieldball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Field Day 2, 3; Chief Justice Honor Court 4; Spanish Club 2; Junior Citizen’s Council 3; Tiger Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4. “Janie” is the smart-looking lassie who leads the Bulkeley band. Not only is she a high-stepper in that way, but athletically and socially too. We’re proud of “Janie”! PHYLLIS PECK “Peckie” College Biology Club 2; Glee Club 1; Nominating Committee 2; Junior Citizen’s Council 3, 4; Legenda Assistant 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Fieldball 1. “Peckie,” who can talk anyone down, prides herself on her pet possession—her “bangs” and her interest in sports. This young lady, with nursing as her ambition, has a peppy outlook on life — we’re cheering for you, Peckie”! DOLORES PISCATELLA General Senior History Club 4; French 3. A transfer from Tech in her junior year, Dolores soon became a part of the class. Her yearning for the big city” will be realized when she enters nurses’ training school in New York in the near future. MARY ELLEN PENELL “Penny” College Departmental Honors 1; Glee Club 1; French Club 1, 2; Jagat Club 1; Biology Club 2; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Vigilance 3; Pupil Leader 3. Even though “Penny” doesn’t like her striking red hair or the blushing that accompanies it, we’re fully convinced there’s no better combination. She’s the most cooperative girl around. Here’s to the “High Flying” you plan to do, “Penny.” SHIRLEY PORTER “Bunny” General Jagat Club 1; French Club. Shirley is noted for her lovely jewelry and her love of rollerskating. She never misses a good time, yet always has her work done.