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

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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.

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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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IRENE PREFONTAINE “Rente” General Glee Club. “Renie”, an import to us from Tech, loves her typing! She has an ambition to do a lot of traveling. May the “potential Gulliver” of our class always have the nicest of everything. JACQUELINE RICHARDS “Jackie General Tiger Twirler 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 2. “Jackie” left us in her Junior year for New Jersey, but it seems she just couldn’t resist us, and she's back again. We're mighty pleased, too, for she brightens up any classroom! Full of life, peppy and ready for fun, “Jackie” has many friends and is sure to make many more. JUSTINE RIORDAN “Jet” General Glee Club 1; Photography Club 2; Projection Club 2; Junior Tea 3; Spanish Club 4; Senior History Club 4. If you don’t want to miss a good model, Mr. Powers, watch out! A certain male vocalist, well-known in these parts, might take over. “Jet” has a promising future ahead. We hope that the “music never stops.” LILLIAN ROATH “Lil General Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1. Lillian has always wanted to be a missionary. We know that with her readiness to serve, she will do much to enlighten the people among whom she works. She is one of the most sincere girls in our class. Her application of the golden rule is to be emulated. JOAN RUBIN “Joanie” College Glee Club 1; Choir 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Math Club 2; Editor-in-Chief of Hilltop 2, 3; Junior Citizen’s Council 3, 4; United States Student Assembly 3; Senior History Club 4; Field ball 1; Informal Dance Committee 1; Junior Tea 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Departmental Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pass 1, 2, 3; Editor-in-Chief of Legenda 4. Always well-informed, she is ready at all times for a lively discussion. She is truly the marvel of the class. CHARLOTTE RYAN General Glee Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Senior History Club 4. Charlotte’s interests are in the beautician’s field. As for her favorite pastimes, going to the movies and taking part in athletics head her list.