Abbot Academy - Circle Yearbook (Andover, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1943 volume:

t§) cg s |£ Anno 1778 • 5 ' 1 PHILLIPS ACADEMY ' ju opaQoo OLIVER-WENDELL-HOLMES LI B RARY aS altiora . IE ■ G§3 j§) c§J d§3 3 g» jg g g Oy ' Facem Praetendit Ardentem • . PUBLISHED AT ABBOT THE 1943 CIRCLE She extends a burning torch . . . the. Abbot motto . . . living words in a darkened age. The torch has been passed from the generation of 1829 to ours of 1943; it has survived the chaos of the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I, and it is now struggling to keep alight in the face of world tragedy for the sake of the future. For us it symbolizes the light of education and of learn- ing, essentials in the building of the better world of which we dream. We of the Yearbook Board have striven to show what this year has brought to our school. The Abbot girl has been called from frivolities and extravagances — a challenge which has not been easy, but the result has been an increase in strength of character and in knowledge. CADEMY, ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Alice Curtiss Sweeney She takes us in hand when we are frightened new girls and sets our feet upon the way; she guides us through the turbulent days of our in-between years; and when we finally achieve Seniorhood she lightens our hearts with her sparkling wit and gives us courage to meet the new challenges which present themselves. So with loving memories of these gifts which she has so generously given us, we, the Class of 1943, dedicate our Circle with appreciation and grati- tude to MISS SWEENEY Faculty Each of our faculty ignites a spark of learn- ing within us, thus kindling for us the light of liberal thought which shines more clearly throughout our Abbot days and should illuminate our future. 1 1 7311 MARGUERITE CAPEN HEARSEY PRINCIPAL A.B, Hollins; M.A. Radcliffe Ph.D. Yale University enthusiastic energy . . . chapel counsel . . . par- ties and poetry at Sunset . . . cheery smile and friendly spirit. . . " Clear in our purpose, be- cause you love us, Miss Hearsey to you our hearts belong " . . . Senora America de Alonso A.B.,M.A. Normal School Montevideo Spanish our lithographist . . .Mon- tevideo ' s beauty . Spanish special classes . hurry- scurry. Mary Carpenter B.S. Ed. Boston University Physical Education personality. . .twinkling brown eyes ... endurance advocator . . " Hello there! " M. Dorothy Baker Saint Mary ' s College English egg cup and breakfast toast . . energetic and cheerful manner . . . afternoon tea . inspirational English classes. Hope Coolidge A.B. Salem, M.S. Columbia House Superintendent well-groomed., exciting holiday decorations in the dining room . . ' . caretaker of the rations books. Hilda Ruby Baynes B. es L. Universite de Paris French knowledge of politics, war, and movies . . " Pauvre pe- tite " . hot chocolate. Mary Elaine Dodge A.B. Mount Allison, B.H.S. McGill Home-making black and white. . incipi- ent typing champion . . . June . home-making ex- hibits. Jean Hope Baynes Financial Secretary term bills... conferences with Mr. Flagg. . treks to Baronial. Mary Dooley A.B. Wellesley College Business Principles understanding . . . black coupe and smart clothes . . . big business. . Abbot ' s youngest teacher. Minna Calhoun (Mrs. A. D.) A.B., M.A. University of Minnesota Mathematics noteworthy neatness. . . many unusual and intriguing stories. . .P. A. son " Sandy " . . .composed calm. Bernard T. Drew A.B. Bates College M.A., S.T.B. Boston Univ. Bible our shepherd. . one among 200 . . . commuter . . . prob- lem classes. [7] Dorothy A. Duff R.N. Saint Mary ' s Hospital Resident Nurse smile . understanding . . . brown twinkling eyes . . . " Drink this pitcher of water before noon!! " Mrs. Bertha M. Gray Curry School of Expression Dramatics, Speech loyal and friendly to all . . week-end boarder . . . " I ' ll never attempt a play like this again! " Ruth Louise Elvedt Bourne Boston School, B.S. Simmons College Physical Education those green and orange socks ! . . . maker of sore mus- cles. " Where were you yesterday? " , appetite! Isabel M. Hancock A.B. Hollins College Mathematics airplane spotting . an ever present help in math . . rabbits . . . Senior router. Kate Frisk in Glasgoiu Athenaeum Pianoforte, Music Theory " Frisky " . . petite bomb- shell . contagious laughter ...sparkling eyes. . . " Child, it ' s a sharp! " ... recitals. Mary Gay Graduate of Boston Museum of Fine Arts History of Art tales rivaling " The Arabian Nights " glasses that worry us all to death. . . twinkling eyes. Mahy Mills Hatch (Mrs. Harold Marnham) California College of Arts and Crafts Studio Art posters promptly perfected . bubbling banter. . jiffy jaunts to Boston ... " Oh, zook. " Left in February to join the Mobile Unit of the American Red Cross. LUCRETIA HlLDRETH A.B. Mount Holyoke Librarian perpetual gaiety .. effer- vescent personality. . .our own librarian, book al- ways in hand. Grace Amy Goodman Melbourne College Assistant in Administration Office petite. . . forever busy . . . office policeman ... " Well, I really don ' t know. " Walter Howe B.M. Virginia Institute Director of Music " Mikado " trouble. . shades of " Shosto " . . .snappy suits . . . sense (?) of humor . . . absentm indedness . [8 Barbara Humes Surah Lawrence College Assistant to the Principal social adviser. . Navy ad- mirer. . helping hand. . . Symphony next Tuesday. Helen Dunfokd Robinson A.B. Smith College Latin tales of Gloucester. . well- mannered tables. . .anxious to help us in any way what- Harriet E. McKee A.B. Vassar College M.A. Columbia Latin symphony lover. . .driving friends to the station. . . always in the pink. Louise Robinson Assistant to the Financial Secretary frustrated banking hours . . . " No check cashing to- day " . . quiet. Roberta Gilmore Poland (Mrs. Burdett) A.B. Swarthrnore M.A. Univ. of Penn. General Science, Biology, Physics specimen searcher . . . hus- band. . camel ' s hair coat. Anna Elizabeth Roth Ph.B. Syracuse, M.A. Ph.D. Radcliffe History, World Problems five years on her thesis ! . . . map questions for exams . . . helper of news-givers. Gertrud Rath A.B. Hollins, M.A. Texas Assistant to the Principal friendliness. . rushing about. . " G.R. " . . . week- end adviser. . . " Rabbit " . . .window-seat supreme. Catherine Jane Sullivan A.B. Wh.ea.ton College Ed.M. Boston University Remedial Reading day-scholar meetings . " turn to page one and fill in the blank " . . carnations. Anne Rechnitzer PhD. University of Vienna History, French stream-lined room . . . " Who clears? " . . always on the " GO " . . faithful chap- eron . . . ski enthusiast. Alice Sweeney A.B. Vassar College Director of Studies, English movie magazines . . . Cour- ant leader. . college finder . . . encourager of " minors. " [9] Gertrude Tingley Studied with Mme. Povla Frijsh and others Voice do re mi . . . giver of advice ...Abbot ' s outstanding war worker. . teas for pu- pils. Etiennette Trouve B. es L. Sorbonne French " The book ees wrong! " . . hilarious tables. . dark eyes and personality. . " Avez-vous bien travaille? ' " Eleanor Morin Tucker A.B., M.A. Smith Chemistry, Mathematics our chem helper. . weather reporter . corridor parties aplenty. . always " on the ball " . ' Maud Morgan (Mrs. Patrick) Pupil of Hans Hofmann Studio Art Art contest with P. A. . vim, vigor and vitality. . . cherubim children . . . Lhasa Terriers. Lucile B. Tuttle A.B. Denison Univ., M.A. Radcliffe College ■ English wonderful house-mother. . . tea every afternoon . . . sun- shine personified. Dorothea Wilkinson Univ. of King ' s College English sense of humor . . . reassur- ing reserve. . lapel pins. . . " Alice in Wonderland. " P. A. —iron " Dogelu " Atten-shun! ' Elisaba " [10] Classes Each light shines more brightly as we as- cend; each step a year, each year a fuller development. The light increases in value with our growth in knowledge, insight, and wisdom. Prep Class OFFICERS Johnson, Howe, Hogan, Beck Verges, Gorham, H. Bentley, Derby SSl M The Three R ' s Precious, preoccupied Preps! Here ' s to you! You came not knowing which way to turn, but now you seem as fully assured as we, doing your part in sports, and entering into the Rec Room sociability and table setting with wonderful spirit. You came to us in a war year, hearing many of our recollections of the peaceful past, but neverthe- less you have found satisfaction in knowing that you have cooper- ated in helping Abbot face a new life. We will think of you in 1946 when you will be occupying the places we are now leaving ! Pea Green Preps Prom Practice Pie-Bedders [12] Juniors and Junior Mids Commuters H i Srj», OFFICERS D. Wiggin, Burden, Welles, Kurth, Fuller, Madge Twomey, Van Cleve, Hardon Jovial, jiving Juniors and Junior Mids! It hasn ' t taken long for you to know what you came for: study and lots of it! You may be an in- between class, but you have taken hold like real troupers. Your next step will be a new class song, class sweaters, and a pip of a picnic! We know that you have many a trial to face, but there is even more to which you can look forward. The great day is coming and it is worth working for! Drapery Jitters Cottage Cheese [13] Senior Mids OFFICERS Mclvor, M. Stevens, Hitchcock, E. M ' cMwray, Damon, Emerson, A. Garratt. Absent: Hubbard A mblers Animated, able " almosts " —you ' re a wonderful class! You have bridged the gap between Abbey House and the " upper classes " with just the right mixture of dignity and hilarity. When we returned from Intervale to see you in the dining room in your rose sweaters, singing with your typical vigor, we realized what a grand group you are. We saw it again after your picnic when your glowing faces and shining eyes indicated the wonderful time you had had, and the glimpse you have caught of the Senior year which is before you. You had to give up your plays this year and we missed them. But at the Prom you took us all by storm, you and your handsome dates. Affable Antecedents Alluring [14] Angelic Ancients Appetites We realized that night, in the very few seconds we had to think of it, that it would not be long now before you were the Seniors. You still have your best year at Abbot ahead of you beginning with that very small feeling that there is no one left for you to look up to, and that you ' re at the top at last; continuing with the excitement of looking forward to Intervale, the scared feeling between April examinations and the reports from the colleges, suppers at Sunset, your own play, " lights " , Senior Saturday Leaves, the Parlor; and ending with the once-in-a-lifetime sensation of an Abbot graduation. We envy you all these, and we pass them on to you with pride and confidence because we know that you will love and honor them as we have done. The best of luck to all of you! A la Mode Additional Assets [15] Senior Class Class Song Forty-three will stand together And be loyal to the last, For united friends forever Have a standard firm and fast; Our blue and white will lead us on And forever we will sing our song, Ever loyal to thee. No matter what the odds may be We will keep our spirits true to thee, Senior Class of forty-three. OFFICERS Beckman, President; Rutherford, Vice President Richards, Secretary; Sarris, Treasurer The Class of 1943 is the last of a passing procession of one hundred and thirteen classes and will be followed by far more. We have tried to make our mark in a year of change and decision; we have had to make an adjustment from attending a tranquil school to keeping pace in an Abbot which is taking an active part in a world of mechanized war. We face the future with confidence because our lives have been privileged with exposure to the four freedoms led by the light of wisdom. Our part to date has been small, but with the beginnings we have made in self discipline, sacrifice, and comprehension of the permanent values for which our country is fighting, we shall hope to have a part in the continuation of all for which Abbot stands, and in the preservation of the democratic way of life. [16] HELEN SEDGWICK BARSS " Barssy " Hidden Field, Andover, Massachusetts 1938-43 Bryn Mawr Fidelio " 4()- ' 43, Fidelio Librarian ' 42- ' 43, Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Aeolian ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 42, Posture Marker ' 42- ' 43, Day Scholar Entertainment Committee ' 43, Choir ' 43, Year- book Board ' 43. always on the go. . Fidelio worries rimmed glasses. . . ives on the hill blue MARY ALICE BECKMAN " Mimi " 202 Bedford Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 1939-43 Vassar Numerals ' 41, President Junior Class ' 41, Secretary Senior- Mid Class ' 42, Courant ' 42, ' 43, Fidelio ' 43, Prom Committee ' 42, ' 43, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, President Senior Class ' 43, Manager Senior Play ' 43, Yearbook Board ' 43, Posture Marker ' 43, Gargoyle Hockey ' 43. marginal doodling, . " these foolish things ' open house. . our competent president. . . imagination. ELIZABETH WELD BENNETT " Betsy " Marion Road, Middleboro, Massachusetts 1940-43 Wellesley Draper Dramatics ' 41, Numerals ' 42, Choir ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Vice- President Senior-Mid Class ' 42, Senior-Mid Play ' 42!, A.C.A. Board ' 42, A.D.S. ' 42, ' 43, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, President A.C.A. ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43. always singing. . A.C.A. leader. . mirth and merry laughter . . " Where ' s Bunny? " . . " goodness! " . . . MARY ELIZABETH BENTLEY " Mickey " 22 Hamilton Road, Scarsdale, New York 1941-43 Smith Secretary Junior Class ' 41, Fidelio ' 41- ' 43, Courant ' 42, ' 43, Numerals ' 42, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Varsity Hockey Team ' 43, Senior Play ' 43. " Frankie and Johnny " . . raven black hair . perpetual twin- kle . snazzy weekends. . artistic genius. . . " hot choo " . . . [ 17 1940-43 MARGARET YVONNE BEVIER Yvonne Georgetown, British Guiana Leland Stanford University Bazaar Committee ' 42, Q.E.D. ' 42, Numerals ' 42, Draper Dramatics ' 42, Head of Hiking ' 43, Honor Roll ' 41, ' 42, Cum Laude. " office hours " . . .black and white plaid. . finder of hiking leaders. . .lover of learning. . .problem solver. . . JUNE MARION BURDINE " Ludwig " 404 N.E. 26th Terrace, Miami, Florida 1940-43 Miami University Numerals ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 42, Aeolian ' 42, Fidelio ' 43, Entertainment Committee ' 43, Yearbook Board ' 43. Beethoven and lamb chops... " I ' m a chemical wreck! " ... our Miami rooter . . . depepizing pills . . . Szostakowicz . . . boundless enthusiasm . . . JANET LITTLEFIELD COOLEY " Cooley " 195 West Lawrence Street, Albany, New York 1942-43 Smith Courant ' 43, Cum Laude. drool, Cooley. . .skating. . . " the kids back home " . . .writing ability. . .amazing energy. . . NATALIE CORWIN " Nance " 42 Nathan Hale Street, New London, Connecticut 1941-43 Connecticut Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Senior Play ' 43. tantalizing looks . .navy family. . night lights . a chip off the old man. . .telephone calls at Intervale from " Carroll Reed. " . . . [18] MARY JEAN CRAIG " Craigie " 121 Berkshire Road, Pontiac, Michigan 1941-43 Cornell Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, President Fidelio ' 43, Posture Marker ' 42, A.C.A. Board ' 42, ' 43, Choir ' 43, Children ' s Christmas Party ' 43. our torch singer. . .expressive brow and eyes. . .well groomed . . . staunch supporter of the Middle West . . . " The Marines! " . . . AMELIA DAVES " Mimi " 110 Lee Avenue, Lexington, Virginia 1942-43 Vassar Senior Play ' 43, Cum Laude. Abbot ' s Southern belle. . that drawl!. . Rock of Gibraltar. . . " Has Kopie come? " . . actress divine. . " Yes ' m " . . . CATHERINE FLORENCE FEENEY " Kay " The Dunolly Gardens, Jackson Heights, L. I., New York 1940-43 Katharine Gibbs Secretary Junior-Mid Class ' 43, Fidelio ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Wardrobe of Senior Play ' 43, Study Hall Proctor ' 43: tall troubles ... Mutt and Jeff .. ships for victory and the merchant marine. . . " It ' s the Irish in me " . . . ELIZABETH GARRATT " Buffy " 3 Ridgeley Terrace, Jamestown, New York 1940-43 Simmons Vice-President Junior Class ' 40, Numerals ' 42, Fidelio ' 42-43 Choir ' 42-43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Griffin Tennis ' 42-43. " B 3 " . . intellectual magazines . grunts. . sparkling eyes. . . starter of daily diet. . hater of " Liz " . . . [19] GERTRUDE EMMA HAMPER " Bunny " 201 South Street, Greenville, Michigan 1942-43 Smith A.C.A. Board ' 43, Varsity Riding ' 43. " Oh Betsy! " . . .Boogie Woogie fan. . that muskrat cap Oh Doc!. . . " horse sense " . . early (?) bird. . . JEAN COPPES HANSEN " Jeannie " 12 Saint Joseph Manor, Elkhart, Indiana 1941-43 Vassar Bazaar Committee ' 42, Vice President A.C.A. ' 43, Children ' s Christmas Party ' 42, Yearbook Board ' 43. Chuck is the password. . giggles galore. . conga cutie. . . checked suit. . . " Tee hee " . . . JUDITH HAWKES " Judy " 408 West Cook Street, Springfield, Illinois 1942-43 Connecticut sunny side up... friend indeed. .. infectious laugh. " Isn ' t that exciting? " . . .Clint has it. . . HONORA HAYNES " Honora " 45 Hill Top Road, Weston, Massachusetts 1940-4-3 University of New Flump-shire Varsity Hockev ' 40, ' 41, ' 42, Varsity Basketball ' 40, ' 41, Griffin Baseball ' 41, ' 42, Varsity Riding ' 40, ' 41, Posture Marker ' 41, ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Philomatheia ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 41, ' 42, " A " Society ' 42, Numerals ' 41, Chevrons ' 42, ' 43, President A.A.A. ' 43, Study Hall Proctor ' 43. Ginger. . .Abbot ' s sports special. . " Hi ho! " . . teller of tall tales. . a spur to Abbot athletes. . . [20] JOAN NORMAN HOLDEN " Joanie " 286 Genesee Street, Utica, New York 1941-43 Posture Marker ' 42, Numerals ' 42, Varsity Golf ' 42. passion for shoes ...red sweater ... Lehigh ... vocational troubles. . Bible questions. . . MARGARET HOWARD " Peg " 335 Highland Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 1940-43 Vassar Numerals ' 41, Children ' s Christmas Party ' 42, A.C.A. Board ' 42, Varsity Hockey ' 42, " A " Society ' 42, Odeon ' 42, Fidelio ' 42- ' 43. " Honey child " . . movie enthusiast. . the Hill. . passion for reading. . perpetual lying on the bed. . . ANN HUTCHINSON HOYT " Hoyi " 335 Ocean Drive West, Stamford, Connecticut 1940-43 Wheaton Odeon ' 42, ' 43, Numerals ' 42, Prom Committee ' 42, ' 43, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Entertain- ment Committee ' 43, Yearbook Board ' 43, Chairman Rec Room Committee ' 43, Children ' s Christmas Party ' 43. cat craze... " Hey roommate " ... glowing pompadour. . bi- ology bug-a-boo. constant smile. . . JANET SEATON HUMPHREY " Humpy " Ashland, Kentucky 1941-43 Connecticut Draper Dramatics ' 42, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Senior- Mid Prom Committee ' 42, Fidelio ' 43, Secretary A.C.A. ' 43. Sunshine from the South. . a cocker spaniel craze. . Coast Guard Academy interest. . letters galore. . changing hair flo ' s. . . [21 RUTH MARGARET JACOBUS " Peg " 1714 North 71st Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 1942-1,3 Latin American Institute adorer of Angorer. . wonderful wardrobe. . sense of humor. . . happy laugh. . .Wisconsin accent. . flying. . brother at Dart- mouth. . . MARJORIE ANN LEHMANN " Jerry " 41 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York 1939-1,3 Smith Numerals ' 40, Griffin Entertainment ' 40, Griffin Hockey ' 40, ' 43, Vice President Junior Class ' 41, Posture Marker " 40- ' 43, Draper Dramatics ' 41, Varsity Hockey ' 40, ' 41, Senior-Mid Plays ' 42, " A " Society ' 42, L.B.A. ' 42, Secretary Senior-Mid Class ' 42, Senior Stunt Committee ' 43, Vice President A. A. A. ' 43, Yearbook Board ' 43. dancer divine from Lindy to ballet . . . Music Box Canteen . . originality. . " smoke gets in your eyes " ... " What will I do? " ... BARBARA COOK LINDSAY " Lindy " 6 Argyle Street, Andover, Massachusetts 191,0-43 Katharine Gibbs ' Business School Draper Dramatics ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Head of Day Scholars ' 43, Day Scholars ' Entertainment ' 43. " Dolores " . . Day Scholar problems. . pedals now for victory . . frost bitten ears. . . " Me and Mr. Robb " . . . ANNE MARISE LOCKE " Locke " 85 Howe Street, Methuen, Massachusetts 1941-43 Varsity Baseball ' 42, Griffin Tennis ' 43. " Old Faithful " . . .a super skier. . those good-looking brothers . . .easy-going. . streaks of drawing. . . [22] SARA ANN LOUGHRIDGE " Ann " 521 Woodland Road, Mansfield, Ohio 1941- 3 Connecticut Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Draper Dramatics ' 42, A.D.S. ' 43. " Sophisticated Sal " . . .West Point rooter. . low mid-western drawl. . . witty repartee . . snappy hats. . . CYNTHIA ELIZABETH LOVELY " Smoky " 25 Cherry Hill, Springfield, Vermont 1941-43 Bouve-Boston School of Physical Education Secretary of A.A.A. ' 43, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43. ski expert. . pep and personality. . .lessons with Walter. . . Navy preference . . . HILTON McLAIN " Mimi " Benedict Road, Dongan Hills, S. I., New York 1941-43 Smith Numerals ' 42, Honor Roll ' 42, ' 43, Courant ' 42, ' 43, Editor Courant ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Vice President Stiident Gov- ernment ' 43, Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Senior Play ' 43, Varsity Baseball ' 42, Study Hall Proctor ' 43, Cum Laude. a dimpled grin. . that thirst. . .a dog lover. . family fun. . . maintainer of Homestead ' s high scholastic record. CORNELIA PROUTY McMURRAY " Neder " Turner Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 1941-4% Connecticut Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Fidelio ' 42-43, Head of Hockey ' 43, Treasurer of A.A.A. ' 43, Numerals ' 43. sympathetic. . .greatest temptation, food. . .the Australians . . .a profound sincerity. . .first of the New Canaan contin- gent . . . [23] BETTY-LOU MONETT " Lulu " 639 Scotch Plains Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 1941-43 Sivarthmore Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Fidelio ' 43, Honor Roll " 42, ' 43, A.D.S. ' 43, Entertainment Committee ' 43, Cum Laude. " Buckle Jim Jam " ' . perpetual good humor. " Guess what? I ' m happy " my heart belongs to ?. . . " Hyello! " . . . EDNA LOUISE NUTTON " Ed " 10 Carisbrooke Street, Andover, Massachusetts 1939-43 Boston Children ' s Hospital Varsity Baseball Team ' 40, ' 41, ' 42, Head of Baseball ' 41, Head of Badminton ' 41, Numerals ' 41, Day Scholar Enter- tainment ' 42, ' 43, Fidelio ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Aeolian ' 42. music maestro. . lack-a-daisical . versatility. . " That ' s what you think " . . sports enthusiast. . . MARY CARROLL O ' CONNELL Mary Carroll 1 Punchard Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts 1938- 1+3 Boston University Secretary of Prep Class ' 39, Posture Marker ' 41, ' 43, Numerals ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 42, A.C.A. Board ' 42, Fidelio ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Courant ' 41, ' 42, ' 43. our Irish beauty. . those drawings. . .the first of us at college (at mid years) ... MARY AGNES WILSON OSBORNE " Polly " 379 Highland Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 1 9 0-43 Smith Senior-Mid Plays ' 42, Numerals ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Draper Dramatics ' 42, Rec Room Committee ' 41, ' 43, Entertainment Committee ' 43, Senior Stunt Committee ' 43, Yearbook Board ' 43, Senior Play ' 43, Honor Roll ' 41, ' 43. palmistry. . smooth figure. .. " Oh! that ' s all right " ... egg salad sandwiches. . rec room record exuberance. . . [24] ANNE PEARSON " Poisson " 104 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts 19JiO-Ji3 Sweetbriar Treasurer Junior-Mid Class ' 41, Treasurer Senior-Mid Class ' 42, A.C.A. Board ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Choir ' 42, ' 43, Aeolian ' 42, Secretary Student Government ' 43, School Song Leader ' 43, Business Manager Yearbook ' 43, Numerals ' 43. Maine... " up at camp " ... faithful alarm-clock. .. " Gad, Major! " . . active accordion . . .monkeys. . . CORNELIA PERKINS " Skipper " 35 Poplar Street, Bangor, Maine 194.2-43 Mount Holyoke A.C.A. Board ' 43. Maine accent. . friendliness. . deep laugh . " Well " py dresser. . interest in Governor Dummer. . . . snap- SYLVIA ANN PETERS " Peter " 23 Lakewood Road, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 1942-43 Smith Honor Roll ' 43, Cum Laude. jitterbug. ..moving possessions. . biology whiz... ELIZABETH ANNE PETERSON " Pete " Cornwall, Pennsylvania 1941-43 Wellesley Choir ' 42, ' 43, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Courant ' 42-43, Senior Mid Play ' 42, Treasurer A.C.A. ' 43, Courant ' 43, Griffin Song- Leader ' 43. brother at M.I.T. . . beautiful voice and eyes. . mouse-trap in cooky jar . . . " Gee, that ' s too bad " . . smiles for all . . . [25] PATRICIA PETTINGILL " Pett " Box 507, Harwichport, Massachusetts 1940-43 Briar cliff Numerals ' 41, Head of Riding ' 42, Head of Senior-Mid Prom Committee ' 42, 2 Shevrons ' 42, " A " Society ' 42, A.D.S. ' 42, ' 43, Senior-Mid Play ' 42, President of Student Government ' 43, Senior Play ' 43, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Varsity Hockey ' 42, ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Children ' s Christmas Party ' 43. " Stoogie " . . chuckle. . proud Princetonian . . . " Ooh dear " . . . brothers ... Pett, our capable executive and firm friend... JEAN REPLOGLE " Rep " 21 Tisdale Road, Scarsdale, New York 1941-43 Wheaton Griffin Tennis Doubles ' 42, Numerals ' 42, Abbot Bazaar Com- mittee ' 42, Entertainment Committee ' 43, Secretary-Trea- surer Griffins ' 43, Posture Marker ' 43, Varsity Tennis ' 43, Rec Room Committee ' 42, ' 43, Senior Play ' 43. Reppy. . tennis star. . figure for slacks . physics trouble. . . acquired new relations. . . " Utterly " . . . ANN HOBBS RICHARDS " Dick " 54 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts 1941-43 Mt. Holyoke Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Draper Dramatics ' 42, A.D.S. ' 42, Griffin Basketball ' 42, Secretary-Treasurer A.D.S. ' 43, Secre- tary Senior Class ' 43, Senior Play ' 43, Fidelio ' 43, Numerals ' 43, Yearbook Board, Varsity Basketball ' 43, Captain of Griffins ' 43. Guiding light of the Griffins. . lovable lunatic. . . " P.H.R " ... spiffy sport clothes. . knack for knitting. . humor plus. . . ALTHEA ROBILLARD Buzzie 419 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, New York 1941-43 Bryn Mawr Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Choir ' 42, ' 43, Aeolian ' 42, ' 43. our skylark. . famous for feeds and fun. . .sympathy and common sense ... friend to all ... daredevil ... our ambitious doctor. . . [26] ELIZABETH HAYDEN ROWLEY " Rowley " 2889 Weymouth Road, Cleveland, Ohio 1941-43 Connecticut Fidelio ' 42-43, Numerals ' 42, Varsity Hockey ' 42, Choir ' 43, Captain of Gargoyles ' 43, A. A. A. Board ' 43, Chairman Prom Committee ' 43. runabout in red. . .cute Cape Codder. . New York week end . . Lister Leader. . blond vivacity. . . BETTYE RUTHERFORD " Belts " 174 Pennsylvania Avenue, Crestwood, New York 1941-43 ■ Wellesley A.D.S. ' 42, Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Draper Dramatics ' 42, A.C.A. Board ' 42, Abbot Bazaar ' 42, Senior Stunt Committee ' 43, Vice President Senior Class ' 43, President A.D.S. ' 43, Honor Roll ' 43, Fidelio ' 43, Senior Play ' 43, Cum Laude. chem whiz. . .New York enthusiast. . vivid imagination. . . " knit-whit " . . . " Ya know what I mean? " . . . THEMIS ATHANASIA SARRIS " Them " 59 Dana Street, Amherst, Massachusetts 1941-43 Wheat on Numerals ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Choir ' 43, Posture Marker ' 43, Treasurer Senior Class ' 43. a cheerful earful. . .tales of " Nicky and By " . . dancing en- thusiast. . our talented " Katisha " . . .warm, sparkling eyes. . . JEAN SCHUBERT " Jeanie " Chandler Road, Andover, Massachusetts - 1942-43 Simmons College Nominating Committee ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 42, A.C.A. Board ' 43, Day Scholar Entertainment ' 41, ' 42, ' 43. dimples and smiles. . bowling enthusiast. . .chem troubles. . . haunts the Senior Parlor . . . [27] KATHERINE ELIZABETH SHAUGHNESSY " Kathie " 25 Dusenberrv Road, Bronxville, New York 1940-43 Smith Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Ree Room Committee ' 42, ' 43, Numerals ' 43, Posture Marker ' 42, Fidelio ' 43, Gargoyle Basketball ' 43, Senior Play ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Courant ' 43, Honor Roll ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, Cum Laude. worries of men and food. . 13 pills a day. . child brain . . guiding light of Fidelio (?) . . " My, aren ' t we degenerate! " . . . LOUISE AVERY SWENNING " Las " 26 Frederick Street, Newtonville, Massachusetts 1941-4-3 Swarthmore Senior-Mid Prom Committee ' 42, Bazaar Committee ' 42, Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Fidelio ' 42-43, Choir ' 43, Chairman Entertainment Committee ' 43, Hiking Leader ' 43, Study Hall Proctor ' 43, Senior Play ' 43, Griffin Basketball Team ' 43, Posture Marker ' 43, Honor Roll ' 43, Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook ' 43. vivacious conversations . snappy shoes . . an Abbot Street good neighbor . solitaire to boost the morale . social adap- tability. . . MARILYN ISABELLE TAPPER " Mallie " 60 Babcock Street, Brookline, Massachusetts 1941-43 Connecticut Senior-Mid Play ' 42, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Numerals ' 42, Senior Stunt Committee ' 43, Senior Class Song Leader ' 43. ups and downs. . cute and capricious . " that " week end . . calling hour special . countless clothes . . . ANNA WINIFRED TUCKER " Winnie " Smith ' s Parish, Bermuda 1941-4S Fidelio ' 42-43. Barnard Bermuda belle. . likes Grieg and penguins. . vacation in Miami. . fresh air fiend. . always appreciative and helpful. . . [ 28 HELEN CONSTANCE WALKER " Connie " (!()6 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 191(1-43 Connecticut Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Numerals ' 43, Posture Marker ' 43. Chambersburg . gum chewer . . . " Where ' s Goodall? " . . . that Pennsylvania accent. . endless laughter. . . CATHERINE FORREST WARE . " Cathie " Hamilton, New York 1939- 3 Radcliffe A.C.A. Board ' 41, Rec Room Committee ' 41, Numerals ' 41, Senior-Mid Play ' 41, Philomatheia ' 41, Fidelio ' 41-43. Colgate Naval Cadets . Saturday leaves, math problems . . . " Dolink " . . . ISABEL SIMSON WIGGIN " Wiggij " Rockholm Cottage, Annisquam, Massachusetts 1941- 3 Pine Manor Senior-Mid Plays ' 42, Numerals ' 42, Senior-Mid Picnic Com- mittee ' 42, Abbot Bazaar Committee ' 42, Fidelio ' 42, ' 43, Study Hall Proctor ' 43. black curls. . avid Annisquamer. . .last minute riser. . . Exeter date . . . sense of humor . . . JOYCE BARBARA YOFFA " Joey " 3 Hopkins Avenue, Beverly, Massachusetts- 1941-43 Welledcy Numerals ' 43, Senior Play ' 43. Yale!. . specialty of shoes ... slacks ... jet black tresses... scales center . . . [29] Strictly Seniors Our Senior year was such great fun We ' re going to miss it so, Your turn has come, you Senior Mids, For now we all must go. But this year ' s stately Seniors Have had their share of glee, Could we be sad surrounded by Such jovial company? And so, the Class of Forty-three Is leaving this with you : A survey of our Senior year And all we found to do. The day did come, and we did go, ' Twas a jolly sight to see- Pomps Pond, alive with Abbot girls All singing merrily ! [30] The food wc spied, as girls will do, So we ate, and ate, — and ate ! A scavenger hunt and baseball too Made this a joyous date. Once back in school the scene did change When, much to our surprise, The tables turned, we cleared and served, And set, before sunrise! All fall we cheered our favorite team In hopes that it might win, For after school we knew that we Would never " fight " again. A Gargoyle or Griffin, Orange or Green, Would be the winning team; To win the famous plaque award Was our most cherished dream. Then came the Senior picnic A real " Log Cabin " treat, With Stunt Night pranks, plus food for all, The fun was hard to beat. [31] In winter, fall, and spring we took Our " one hour ' s walk " each day, That is, we tried to do our best, Each one in her own way. Sometimes ' round Morton Street we rushed, The sights of the " vill " to see, Spent many a penny at Temple ' s and Lowe ' s, And of course at the A P. Come rainy days — we ' d never fear, Nor fail to make our points, As ducks we ' d splash without a care, It loosened up our joints! We ' d bundle up to meet all odds With boots and " rain hats " too; Bad weather stop us Abbot girls? Why that would never do ! Triumphantly at Christmas time Plum puddings did appear, Each borne aloft to bring to all Some flaming Christmas cheer. -AV -rV [32] Mid-years once over, and worries gone, To Intervale, at last! Where all the world seemed white and clean, Willi snow on mountains massed. With many a tear, and sad farewell, We left the Abbot gate; Three glorious days were ours to have, And we could hardly wait. On Cranmore ski slope, steep and tall, We gazed with many a sigh, For going up was not so bad, But coming down — oh my! Some skied and fell while others — well- They slipped, and floundered too, We found that skiing as a whole Was pretty hard to do. With " Winnie the Pooh " and movies and bridge And food at the Clarendon, We really couldn ' t bear to leave, It was such perfect fun. [33] — . .. .... . To trespass in a certain room Was more than a disgrace. For this the Senior Parlor was, Our special, private place. For there it was, we all would meet Assignment books to see, Or Senior coffee, shall we say, To a limited degree! On Saturday morn the " slip " went up, A dash for all to sign; The lucky ten were counted off The Senior waiting line. " Baronial, " the perfect place For relaxation plus, Will stand out in our memory, For it belonged to us ! On special Senior Saturday Leaves To Boston we did go, Unchaperoned, without a care, We traveled to and fro. 1. ' " -Ill [34] On March the sixth our Prom arrived, Brought boys from far and near, With flowers gay and faces new, Our hearts were full of cheer. The Tea Dance in the afternoon, At night a colorful floor. Army men for the teachers came, And " the one " we ' d waited for. The following morn to chapel we went, Had a buffet lunch at noon, And then, with many a sad farewell, Our Prom ended all too soon. Then eight-fifteen meant chapel time, From there we went our way, Each with a helpful thought in mind To carry through the day. In special rows we Seniors sat, No news for us to give! A Senior ' s days are free from care (?) Oh what a life to live! [35] One Saturday, the fated day, Our futures were at stake, To Davis Hall we all did file Achievement Tests to take. We burned and slaved for six long hours. No pleasures did we see, In hopes that " college " would accept Dumb Bunnies such as we! At nine P.M. some washed, some knit, Some practiced water fights, Our days began with " dawn patrol " And closed with Senior lights. " Mikado " worries filled our lives, Rehearsals night and day, When all the town would flock to hear Fair Abbot with " P.A. " We presented our play, " The Amazons, " Rehearsals were filled with fright, But then our fears were all for nought, ' Twas a very successful night. [36] Fidelio and posture class And tumbling in the gym, Will linger in our mem ' ry when We sing the Parting Hymn. And so throughout the passing months We ' ve lived and worked and played United in a fellowship Whose ties can never fade. For work accomplished, goals achieved, We won our Senior rings, A trust that we will carry on Whate ' er the future brings. We ' ll not forget in years to come The bond that made us one, And ever mindful of that fact We ' ll say of our class " well done! " And it is true of every girl Who leaves the Abbot gate, She has " a fellowship of hearts To keep and cultivate. " [37] Ring Song Faith is inscribed in this circlet of gold — The faith in our lasting ideals; Truth and integrity, courage foretold In the knowledge each Abbot year seals. Hope is inscribed in this circlet of gold — The hope that each one may share Learning and love that all Abbot girls hold, And the bright torch of knowledge we bear. Love is inscribed in this circlet of gold — The love for our mother and friend, Tho ' mem ' ries may fade, hers never grows old, But sustains us and lives to the end ! — Janet Cooley Honor A, 1942 Mary Louise Bertucio Jane Adams Bishop Louise Clark Elizabeth Jane Fowler Barbara Alford Hill Edith Ninomiya Cum Laude Yvonne Bevier Janet Cooley Amelia Daves Hilton McLain Betty-Lou Monett Sylvia Peters Bettye Rutherford - Katherine Shaughnessy [38] Highlights of a War Year Each candle is an event, each event a part of Abbot life; each life important in form- ing the Abbot spirit. ' You are my Sunshine " " When do we eat? " Names, Novations, News spell opening days at Abbot. Both the sun and the welcoming committee beamed brightly upon the new girls as another wonderful year began. Diamond- shaped tags dangled from every girl bearing names with which it now seems we have always been familiar. The influx of the old girls next day added blue tags to the scene which was enlivened by squeals of delight, mad rushes, and fervent hugs. Draper, Sherman and Abbey were buzzing with activity, but Homestead lay in quiet repose — closed as a war-time measure. It still seems incongruous to see Miss Friskin and Miss Tuttle emerging from Sherman ! The annual new girl-old girl picnic was a gala occasion. Appetites were sharpened by the hike, and the tempt- ing array of food on the long tables quickly disappeared. Gathered to- gether under the great old tree we sang our favorite songs accordion-played by Anne and led by Molly. Some then trailed off " on a scavenger hunt while others hastened to the field for base- ball. It was a strenuous day, and yet by evening we were ready for more Invasion — September 19 2 [40] fun and frolic which were found at the party in Davis Hall to which old girls again escorted new. Not only new faces but also new customs had appeared with the open- ing of a new school year. To meet the shortage of help, each girl was as- signed a task in the dining room- setting the table, serving the meal, or clearing — and all year the duties were rotated according to a clever plan devised by our dextrous Miss Coolidge so that the load was evenly distributed. The " Dawn Patrol " was by far the most popular assignment! Another early morning innovation was the giving of the " News " in chapel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings instead of on week nights in the dining room. The job fell, as usual, to underclassmen and one-year Seniors. You haven ' t really been at Abbot until you have faced this terror, onlv to find that it ' s fun! Seniors set the pace the first few days and then the regulars took over. To Yvonne and Miss Roth, all that is left of Q.E.D. for the present, goes the credit for the excellent quality of the news this year. Dawn Patrol News Prelude Corridor stunts lighted up several Saturday nights during the fall, and we laughed long and hard at the antics of Abbey, Sherman, and the various wings of Draper. Brains were wracked for ideas and then came the dash four flights up to find the neces- sary costumes. At Hallowe ' en the Day Scholars came through with what is said to have been one of the best entertain- ments ever. And we are not ones to quibble, for the Minstrel Show will not soon be forgotten. After the scramble for cider and doughnuts we relaxed on the floor to watch a skit entitled " A Teacher ' s Life " which was pre- sented by some " strange traveling players " who had just " happened " in. Abbot rolled in the aisles at the faculty ' s annual presentation; no more need be said. Doing Defense Deeds Diligently, we dedicated half of our Wednesday night study period to this form of war aid, and in little and big things the war claimed time which in other years has been spent in other ways. [41] Immobilized Besides being waitresses, buying war stamps, and wearing rayon stockings, we have had rigorous training in air raid drills with lieutenants, door holders, and special routes to our shelters. There we have sat surround- ed by black-out devices while our lieutenants checked up on shoes and coats. But our most important defense activities have come on Wednesday night when we studiously attended regular defense courses of our own choosing. In First Aid we learned how to treat injuries and to take care of victims of accident before the arrival of the doctor. This included knowl- edge and use of pressure points, arti- ficial respiration, treatment of shock, poisons, bandaging, splints, and the transportation of injured persons. The infirmary was the scene all fall of experimentation in Home Nursing. Abbot should produce many candi- dates for the Nurses Aid this summer with the expert bed making, tempera- ture taking, and general care of pa- tients which have been mastered. With the Red Cross drive in the new year for surgical dressings, the Home Nurs- Vim, Vigor and Victim ' Even edges! " [42] " It flapped its wings! " ' Alto Stratvs or Cirrus? " ing group turned to this very practi- cal and direct form of war aid. Motor Mechanics was a course in which we learned how to be grease monkeys. The mysteries of flat tires, Many hands, light icorh battery troubles, and automobile en- gines were unfolded before us and no longer loomed as unsolvable prob- lems. Our Airplane Spotting group learned to distinguish between P40, P39, Fly- ing Fortresses, Liberators, and other planes, and they put their knowledge to practical use by doing actual spot- ting for the town of Andover. On Saturday mornings during the spring they covered the spotting center for three hours, and once they enjoyed the thrill of spotting twenty-seven planes in half an hour ' s time. The Weather Class solved the mys- teries of the sky, clouds, and winds. They learned which clouds are nim- bus, which cumulus. They were taught to recognize favorable winds and to forecast thunderstorms. As weather predictors they should be invaluable aids to the airplane spotters. The " Protection-Production " Plant was conducted for the girls below the Senior-Mid Class. They [43] Rivals: " Rowley " and " Dick- " were taught the basic duties of air raid wardens and the rudiments of plane spotting. They made dolls and dressed them for children of coun- tries where toys are no longer made; they knit garments of all kinds and produced hand-sewn moccasins. A very complete and useful course in Nutrition was also given, in which some of the townsfolk also took part. In the present food emergency some knowledge of vitamins and energy foods was found to come in most help- fully. In still one more way did the Abbot family contribute to the war effort. Our blissful spring vacation was omitted, Christmas vacation was ex- tended, and Commencement moved up one week. Transportation prob- lems brought about the change since soldiers, sailors and marines had to reach their destinations first. Thus vacation days were forgotten, and we turned our eyes to books and learning. Then came a surprise! Free days were announced with no studies, no required sports, but just play all day. Faculty and students both benefited and " a good time was had by all. " Each Exercise Encourages En- durance was our pass word in sports this year. The annual Field Day on November 7 was the first important event in the athletic program, with contests between the Gargoyles and the Griffins in basketball, tennis, and hockey. The Griffins, with Dick Rich- ards as their captain and faithful G us once again backing the team, were one jump ahead of the Gargoyles in hockey. The Varsity claimed Mary Bentley, Honora Haynes, Janet Hitch- cock, Neder McMurray, Mary Jane Kurth, Hilary Paterson, Pat Petten- gill, Betty Reid, Bette Rowley, Pris- cilla Stevens and Joan Sweeney. ' Come out arid play, " Clark, Pearson, Peterson In basketball too the Griffins were the victors, Varsity here being Elinor Cahill, Ruth Goodall, Marjorie Ham- ilton, Louise Honnen, Ann Richards and Sally Spear. And the Griffins won one match of tennis doubles. However, the Gargoyles, led by Bette Rowley and Lister, won the tennis singles and one match of doubles. Molly Hubbard was again the champ- [44] ion, playing a beautiful game against Jean Replogle. In the minor sports Esther Smith won the archery and Molly the ping pong, both of them Gargoyles. How- ever, the victories of the Griffins in croquet by Ellie Cahill, in badminton by Joan Sweeney, and in deck tennis by Jo Bernardin. more than balanced these, and the day ended in a sweep- ing Griffin victory. One could hardly believe that the winter term was suddenly upon us, and when the snow offered opportuni- ties we had skiing classes and a Snow Field Day when potato races, fifty- yard dashes, both forward and back- ward, and an obstacle race were featured. The score came out a tie. But the emphases of the winter were gym and modern dance. The gym work was new to this generation of Abbotites, given to increase physical endurance. Exercises, military drill, and apparatus work kept us in good condition after the first few painful aftereffects had passed, and dance classes proved to be excellent " build- er-uppers " as well. Dance helped us too to be as graceful as and if possible ! If by means of dance, gym, and brisk walks each day, a girl was able to get in ten hours of exercise a week, she won forty points for her team and two " free " days during the s pring term. Eight hours a week offered twenty points. After this winter term of en- durance building we found we could do much more than we ever thought possible at the start of the season. This fact was brought home to us most forcibly at our Gym Demon- stration on April 9. Guests and fellow participants were amazed at the grace and skill which were exhibited, and we began to realize how much long, hard work had been going on behind closed doors. When the judges, imported for the occasion from Boston and Andover, announced their de- HOCKEY Griffins: Hardon, Reid, Peterson, Howard, E. McMurray, Haynes, Welles, M. Bentley, Paterson, Sweeney, Bennett Gargoyles: Nutton, Holden, Rutherford, Rowley, Beckman, Hitchcock, C. McMurray, Pettengill, P. Stevens, Lovely, Knrth [45] " Shoot " Our Model Amazons Interpr etation [46] BASKETBALL Griffins: Spear, Richards, Goodall, Cahill, Hamilton, Swenning. Gargoyles: Janet Mitchell, M. Hodges, C. Perkins, Honnen, Clark, Shaughnessy. TENNIS Hubbard, Gargoyle Replogle, Griffin Gargoyles: ill. Stevens, Emerson, Tucker, Jacobus Griffins: E. Garratt, A. Garratt, Locke, McLain Concentration ' Stretch ' ' [47] CHOIR Bennett, Bai lor. Travis, •- ' . (larratl, Swenning, Row- ley, Peterson, Houston. A. (uirrati, Sam ' s, Bobillard, Jean Craig, Clark, Pearson, Barss. Absent: Fuller cision. it was found that the contest had been a Gargoyle-Griffin tie. Music Makes Maidens Merry at Abbot. Almost the moment school opens a stream of girls heads for the music studios. No one escapes " voice testing. " From Miss Frisian ' s studio come weird sounds and sweet ones occasionally. Soon the Choir and Fidelio lists are posted and rehearsals begin. Strains of " Land of Hope and Glory " are heard between 4:40 and 5: 25 on Mondays and Fridays when Choral meets, followed by the more " experienced " voices of Fidelio. This year Fidelio decided it wanted an elected rather than an appointed president, and Jean Craig was chosen. The next excitement came with the announcement that Abbot was going to give " The Mikado " with 1 A. in the spring. The leads were chosen; we sang over the Finale of the First Act, and went on to our Christmas music. If we do say so ourselves we sang well at Christmas time when the organ went off pitch just before the Christmas service and we had to sing a cappella. After vacation we settled down to " The Mikado " and got it under con- THE FIDELIO SOCIETY President: Jean Craig Accompanist: Elinor Cahill !i fc ' fciite [48] trol, but not too rapidly by any means, for we had the Exeter concert in the offing as well. To our great dis- appointment that had to be can- celled because of transportation prob- lems. Rehearsals were much the same. Mr. Howe never could remem- ber Ellie Cahill ' s name on the first try : ' ' Lib — ah — Fran — ah — Elinor, ' ' and we never could find the place in the music, but we worked harder under pressure and got results. But April 16 was drawing danger- ously near, and we were measured for our Mikado costumes and wigs, had our joint rehearsals at Abbot and at P.A., dress rehearsal, and finally the two great nights of actual perform- ance. We were very proud of our leads: Alva Houston as Yum Yum, Anne Pearson as Pitti Sing, Betty Colson as Peep Bo, and Themis Sarris as Katisha. Then came the sad day when the Seniors retired from active member- ship in Fidelio and left their places for " New Fidelio. " We continued to practice once a week for the Com- mencement Concert and Rally Night, but how we envied those lucky under- classmen who had another year of Fidelio before them ! But Fidelio and Choral by no means constituted all of our musical activities. Sixteen members of Choir met regularly every Sunday morning and evening for rehearsals with Miss Friskin for our Vesper Service pro- grams. We had superior training and a wonderful time as well, although we nearly drove Miss Friskin to retire- ment because in spite of all her efforts we would not enunciate clearly! Abbot Activity Advisers Aid Ab- bot administration, these being the Student Government Association, bet- ter known as " Stu-G " , the Abbot Christian Association, and the Abbot Athletic Association. All are composed of students with one or two of the faculty as advisers. The Stu-G, under the guidance of " Pett " and the Student Council, dis- cussed at weekly meetings general citizenship problems and suggestions Mikado Three Little Maids [49] STUDENT GOVERNMENT COUNCIL Rutherford, Beckman, Bennett, Lindsay, Pearson, McLain, Jean Craig, Hogan, Hitchcock, Welles, Hour, Pettengill Absent: Hay ties, Hubbard, Kurth, Lchmann having to do with the betterment of the school, and results were reported at regular school meetings held in the chapel. Stu-G also appointed corridor and cottage proctors, assisted with citizenship ratings, took care of chapel absences and supervised morning study hall. Through the Council student thought and opinion could be reported officially to the faculty, and in this way the standards of our A.C.A. OFFICERS Hansen, Bennett, Peterson, Humphrey school life were kept high and under constant examination. The Christian Association consti- tutes another important part of our Abbot life. Through it are many worthy causes given financial assist- ance, such as the Hindman School in Kentucky, the American Red Cross, the Boston Community Chest, the Greater Lawrence Community Chest, the Lawrence Clinic, and the Golden Rule Foundation. Some of the high spots of the Christmas season are the frantic dressing of dolls, buying a " useful gift and a toy, " packing boxes and wrapping presents for Hindman and also for the Christmas Party for Andover children. There is a repre- sentative from each corridor on the A.C.A. Board, so that the Associa- tion ' s spirit of service is brought to everyone. There is also a group of girls who have attended the Northfield Confer- ence held during June each year at Northfield Seminary. The ideals of the Conference tie in very definitely with those of the A.C.A., and there- [50] fore the delegates to Northfield are a great help to the work of the Associa- tion during the school year. There are informal Northfield meetings in the rooms of different students on occa- sional Sundays at which all students are welcome. At the suggestion of Miss Tuttle and Themy, this year a room was designated as a place where anyone might go at any time for quiet and meditation. Another phase of our school life is presided over by the Abbot Ath- letic Association, with Honora as its leader. This year especially the A.A. A. has had a big job, for it has cooperated closely with the Department of Physi- cal Education in a greater physical fitness program brought about by the needs of the country in its war effort. The acceleration program, with its call for increased activity in the form of more strenuous walks, longer hours out-of-doors, and conditioning exer- cises, was greeted at first with groans and misgivings, but in good time everyone began to feel the benefits. An offspring of the A. A. A. is the " A " Society, composed of girls who MM " A " SOCIETY Sweeney, Pettengill, Howard, Damon, Hamilton Absent: Haynes, Hubbard, Lehmann have won two hundred and fifty athletic points and are entitled to wear the blue " A " . Slightly Struggling Societies, with some still sailing! Yes, societies had to give way before the demands of defense, and, as Miss Hearsey ex- pressed it, they were " frozen for the duration. " But the Abbot Dramatic Society and Courant would not die. A.A.A. COUNCIL Hamilton, Richards, Norris, Rouiey, C. McMurray Absent: Haynes, Lehmann, Lovely, Honnen, McLain Junior Commandos [51] In order to continue A.D.S., the members offered to give up callers on Friday nights. The only visible indi- cation of the survival of the group was the production of " Artichokes for Dinner " and an occasional " A.D. S. tonight at 8:15 in Mrs. Gray ' s Studio " written on the black-board. Because of program pressure the meetings were infrequent and the annual A.D.S. chapel presentation was omitted. But in spite of this seem- ing lethargy, A.D.S. will long be re- membered by every member as a living organization. Couranters all know the lump-in- throat feeling when they are waiting for the fatal moment when Miss Sweeney says " Shall we vote on it? " and the thumbs up or down vote is fearfully cast. We remember the wonderful discussions we wandered into, the frantic two weeks before the deadline, and at last those lovely days in February and May when our product finally appeared in the mail- boxes. Nearing Neurotic Numbness, the Yearbook Board now commits its child with a sigh of relief to your tender care. On a war budget we have tried to give you a better book than was ever before published at Abbot. It has been lots of fun and lots of hard work from that unforgettable day in the fall when we learned that we were on the Board. We hope you like the result of our efforts ! A.D.S. Bennett, Rutherford, Emerson, Richards, P. Stevens, Mclvor, Pettengill, Lovghridge, Monett COURANT Travis, Peterson, Paradise, McLain, Cooley, Shaughnessy, M. Bentley YEARBOOK BOARD Burdine, Swenning, Hansen, Hoyt, Beckman, Miss Rath, Osborne, Richards, Pearson, Barss [52] Farewell to Those Who Follow " To you ... we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high! " Faculty Senora America de Alonso Osorio 1377, Montevideo, Uruguay Mary Dorothy Baker 177 Englishcombe Lane, Bath, Somerset, England Hilda Ruby Baynes Andover, Massachusetts Jean Hope Baynes Andover, Massachusetts Minna Calhoun (Airs. A. D.) Manila, Philippine Islands Mary Carpenter 57 Wilkinson Street, Putnam, Connecticut Hope Coolidge 5 Simon Willard Road, Concord, Massachusetts Mary Elaine Dodge Kentville, Nova Scotia Mary Augusta Dooley 391 Prospect Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts The Rev. Bernard T. Drew 71 Elm Street, Methuen, Massachusetts Dorothy Annie Duff 60 Le Marchant Road, St. John ' s, Newfoundland Ruth Louise Elvedt 67 North Hancock Street, Lexington, Massachusetts Kate Friskin 300 West 108th Street, New York, New York Alary Gay Duxbury, Massachusetts Grace Amy Goodman Andover, Massachusetts Bertha Morgan Gray (Mrs.) 167 Parker Street, Newton Centre, Massachu- setts Isabel Maxwell Hancock Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg, Virginia Mary Mills Hatch (Mrs. Har- old Marnham) George Washington Inn, Washington, D. C. Marguerite Capen Hearsey 20 Abbot Street, Andover, Massachusetts Walter Edward Howe 14 School Street, Andover, Massachusetts Lucretia Lawrence Hildreth 6 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts Barbara Humes 23 Chestnut Hill, Greenfield, Massachusetts Harriet McKee Andover, Massachusetts Roberta Gilmore Poland (Mrs. Burdette) Andover, Massachusetts Maud Cabot Morgan (Mrs. Patrick) Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts Gertrud Rath 735 Yale Avenue 1 , Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Anne Rechnitzer 685 West End Avenue, New York, New York Helen Dunford Robinson 77 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts Louise Robinson 82 Ames Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts Anna Elizabeth Roth 73 Union Street, Franklin, Massachusetts Catherine Jane Sullivan 97 Knox Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts Alice Curtiss Sweeney 175 Berkeley Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts Gertrude Tingley 32 Milton Road, Brookline, Massachusetts Etiennette Trouve Le Havre, France Eleanor Morin Tucker 166 Christiana Street North Tonawanda, New- York Lucile Burdette Tuttle 29 Draper Avenue, Arlington, Alassachusetts Dorothea W ' ilkinson 14 Waterloo Row, Frederic- ton, New Brunswick [54 Senior Mid Class Nancy Baylor 2736 Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Rosalie Benton 9 Salem Street, Andover, Massachusetts Elizabeth Bertucio 63 Park Edge Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts Charlotte Bowes 31 Lowell Street, Andover, Massachusetts Nan Buland 39 Monroe Avenue, Larchmont, New York Elinor Cahill 10 Highlawn Avenue, Lawrence, Massachusetts Jacqueline Calvin 2120 Center Avenue, Bay City, Michigan Patricia Chandler 5 Orchard Street, Andover, Massachusetts Pamela Clark 11 East 69th Street, New York, New York Elisabeth Colson 115 Lawrence Street, Methuen, Massachusetts Patricia Damon Tamworth, New Hampshire Nancy Emerson 221 North Perry Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania Betty Frank 430 East 86th Street, New York, N. Y. Anne Garratt 3 Ridgley Terrace, Jamestown, New York Ruth Goodall 214 Main Street, Sanford, Maine Marjorie Hamilton Limestone, Maine Virginia Heidenkamp 538 Glen Arden Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Aagot Hinrichsen 823 California Avenue, Wahiawa, Oahu, T.H. Janet Hitchcock 31 Everit Street, New Haven, Connecticut Cynthia Holmes 5050 Middledale Road, South Euclid, Cleveland, Ohio Louise Honnen 1524 North Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado Alva Houston Hidden Road, Andover, Massachusetts Molly Hubbard 4115 Sassafras Street, Erie, Pennsylvania Ruth Kirstein 21 Aborn Street, Peabody, Massachusetts Frederica Lange 875 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Charlotte Leland 59 Phillips Street, Andover, Massachusetts Alma Mastrangelo 211 Heywood Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Theresa Mastrangelo Prospect Street, Lunenburg, Massachusetts Nancy Mclvor — 13 Auburn Street, Concord, Massachusetts Emily McMurray Turner Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut Mary Ann Moss Parkman, Wyoming Nancy Nicholas 200 Maple Street, Rome, New York Ines Ortega Calle 78 No. 10-31 Interior 3, Bogota, Colombia, South America Carol Paradise Hidden Field, Andover, Massachusetts Lucy Perkins 5629 University Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Elizabeth Reid Bedford, Quebec, Canada Shirley Rhodes 3 Carmel Road, Andover, Massachusetts Mary Robbins 43 Argyle Avenue, Babylon, New York Esther Smith Brooklawn Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut Sally Spear 45 Franklin Street, Rumford, Maine Marion Stevens Windermere Terrace, Short Hills, New Jersey Priscilla Stevens 72 Great Pond Road, North Andover, Massachu- setts Julia Tavares Sherman Square Hotel, Broadway at 70th Street, New York, N. Y. Margaret Travis 285 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, Connecticut Harriet Waller 730 South East Street, Kewanee, Illinois Shirley Woodams 1722 Edgemere Drive, Rochester, New York Junior Mid Class Jean Bunten 40 Wildwood Street, Winchester, Massachusetts Julia Gage 100 Great Pond Road, North Andover, Massachu- setts Marjorie Milne Box 86 Manchester, New Hamp- shire Helen Norris 32 Everett Avenue, Winchester, Massachusetts Joan Sweeney 64 Central Street, Andover, Massachusetts Ann Walen 68 Salem Street, Andover, Massachusetts Edith Walker Collingwood Road, Bridgeport, Connecticut [55] Junior Class Suzanne Badge tt 110 Lowell Street, Andover, Massachusetts Barbara Beecher 6 Lone Pine Road, Biltmore, North Carolina Josephine Bernardin 11 Abbot Street, Andover, Massachusetts Esther Bufferd 121 Church Street, Torrington, Connecticut Ann Bushnell Williamstown, Massachusetts Janet Craig Westview Farm, Westborough, Massachusetts Patricia Cross Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Miriam Dearborn 2 Kensington Street, Andover, Massachusetts Nancy Dodge 20 Toppans Lane, Newburyport, Massachusetts Ann Dorsel 3551 Holly Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio Betty Doyle 14 Holman Street, Laconia, New Hampshire Dorothy Eccles Hidden Field, Andover, Massachusetts Gretchen Fuller 74 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts Elizabeth Graves 30 Plaza Street, Brooklyn, New York Phyllis Hardon Canoe Hill, New Canaan, Connecticut Joan Hoagland 150 Woodland Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Helen Hodges 306 North Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts Mary Jane Hodges 306 North Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts Joan Holdsworth 80 Chestnut Street, Andover, Massachusetts Janet Kingsbury 547 Fellsway East, Maiden, Massachusetts Mary Jane Kurth 477 Prospect Street, Methuen, Massachusetts Sally Leavitt Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vermont Suzanne Leland 59 Phillips Street, Andover, Massachusetts Joan Marcotte 36 Chester Street, Nashua, New Hampshire Janet Mitchell 6 Woodcrest Avenue, Millburn, New Jersey Joan Mitchell New Canaan, Connecticut Jean Mulvey 4 Carisbrooke Street, Andover, Massachusetts Hilary Paterson Horizon Farm, Andover, New Hampshire Jessamine Patton Schenley Apartments, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Ann Reagan 120 East End Avenue, New York, New York Janet Redman 88 Elm Street, North Andover, Massachu- setts Nancy Selinger " Apple Trees, " New Canaan, Connecticut Cynthia Smith 14 Rockridge Road, Wellesley Hills, Massachu- setts Marjorie Sommer 130 Edgehill Court, Peoria, Illinois Gertrude Stearns 60 Lawrence Street, Gardner, Massachusetts Gail Sullivan 106 South Street, Foxboro, Massachusetts Marian Troub 1564 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut Madge Twomey 20 Haverhill Street, Andover, Massachusetts Beatrice Van Cleve 8 Lake Avenue, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado Charlotte Welles New Canaan Country School, New Canaan, Connecticut Deborah Wiggin Rockholm Cottage, Annisquam, Massachusetts Barbara Barnard 3 Cabot Road, Andover, Massachusetts Nancy Barnard 12 High Street, Andover, Massachusetts Edna Beck 21 Ridge Road, Lawrence, Massachusetts Harriet Bentley 22 Hamilton Road, Scarsdale, New York Barbara Dean 8 Kensington Street, Andover, Massachusetts Lois Derby R.F.D. No. 2, Lowell, Massachusetts Lois Doyle 14 Holman Street, Laconia, New Hampshire Louise Doyle Foster Circle, Andover, Massachusetts Prep Class Edith Flather 45 Abbot Street, Andover, Massachusetts Barbara French 276 South Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts Frances Gorham 37 Green Street, Augusta, Maine Ann Hardy Cryder ' s Point, Whitestone Landing, Long Island, New York Patricia Hogan Lisbon, New Hampshire Margaret Howe 440 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachu- setts Katharine Johnson 16 Hawthorne Road, Swampscott, Massachusetts Sarah McDuffie 26 North Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts Sally North 13 William Street, Andover, Massachusetts Sally Power 12A Still Street, Brookline, Massachusetts Harriet Stearns 60 Lawrence Street, Gardner, Massachusetts Mavis Twomey 20 Haverhill Street, Andover, Massachusetts Virginia Verges 1126 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts Jane Weldon 1 Johnson Road, Andover, Massachusetts Ann Weston 131 Great Pond Road, North Andover, Massachu- setts [56] Gratias Agimus We wish to express our appreciation to Mr. John- son of the Andover Press, Mr. Valz of the How- ard-Wesson Engraving Company, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of the Warren Kay Vantine Studio for their help and advice, and above all to mlss rath without whom this yearbook could never have been completed BEST CO FIFTH AVENUE BROOKLINE BRANCH BEACON WASHINGTON STREETS Official School Outfitters 4 Many of each season ' s fashion successes are originated by Best ' s and we are exclusive agents for some of the most important British sports specialties. a. CAPitol 1217-1218 Joseph P. Eaton Co., inc. DEALER IN BEEF - LAMB - POULTRY and VEAL it HOTEL SUPPLIES Wholesale and Retail 13-17 New Faneuil Hall Market BOSTON, MASS. SCHOOL JEWELRY WATCHES JOHN H. GRECOE Watchmaker Jeweler Optician The Smartest Line of School Jewelry in Town Certified Repair Service 56 MAIN ST. ANDOVER, MASS. " The Biggest Little Jewelry Store in the State " Thank you Class of ' 43 MicUael fJcufX SHOP " cl tJted, fart, the Hebuta+de " ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS S. S. PIERCE CO. Est. 1831 Boston Home of Delicious Foods Telephone 929 KODAKS AND PHOTO SUPPLIES WILLIAM POLAND Athletic Qoods Outfitter for Abbot Academy and Phillips Academy 48 MAIN STREET ANDOVER, MASS. ANDOVER INN " A Tread way Inn " Where all the year a cordial welcome awaits you, COMFORTABLE ROOMS REAL NEW ENGLAND FOOD AT MODERATE PRICES L. G. Treadway Mgr. Dir. Geo. M. Brakey Res. Mgr. WESSELL ' S CLEANERS of QUALITY TEL. LAW. 25275 BADMINTON IS FUN And you can play it indoors or outdoors . . . summer or winter. Equipment is inexpensive. Wright Ditson sets for doubles or singles are easy on the budget. " Better Buy the Best " THE ANDOVER NATIONAL BANK Andover, Massachusetts Compliments of J. E. Pitman Estate 63 Park Street Tel. 664 Lowe Co., Inc. PHARMACISTS To the Class of 1943 THE Hartigan Pharmacy § Main and Chestnut Streets Andover, Massachusetts Your Personal Effects are Valuable (more so than ever at present price levels.) ARE THEY INSURED against all risks? Ask us about this broad form of policy. SMART FLAGG INC. Bank Building Tel. Andover, 87 J Andover, Mass. Andover 1855 68eat6 tfa m Thirty-one Main Street - Andover CARRIAGE TBABE QJhop A AIN STREET • ANDOVER ■ MASSACHUSETTS DRESSES — SPORTSWEAR Tickets - Tours - Cruises Winter Sports Trip for Abbot Seniors at Intervale MRS. SETH C. BASSETT 27 Merrimack Street HAVERHILL, MASS. Tel. CAPitol { ™ Hugh D. Stanwood Gertrude K. Donovan Peter Luongo FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 66-72 Faneuil Hall Market BOSTON 1943 I , 1944 Congratulations from A. D. S. Phone LAFayette 5600 TYLER KEY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN FRUITS AND PRODUCE 33-35 Faneuil Hall Market boston, mass. COMPLIMENTS •i a FRIEND KEEP FIT WITH HOOD ' S MILK PHONE 695-W DISTINCTIVE HATS 96 I 2 MAIN STREET ANDOVER, MASS. Oriental Rugs Your choice of thousands from THE HOLY LAND TURKEY PERSIA CHINA THE CAUCASUS INDIA BOKHARA Antiques or moderns BROOKS, GILL C0.,inc In the Wholesale District 28-30 Canal St., Boston MILLER ' S SHOE STORE 49 MAIN STREET Headquarters for All Types of College Footwear TEMPLE ' S Where you buy your RECORDS Warren Kay Vantine STUDIO, Inc. Official photographer for The Abbot Circle 1943 160 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON .ourse 9 chanted hf, HOWARD-WESSON COMPANY 44 Portland Street, Worcester, Massachusetts A ecv £,HXfla u$Ji Jlanxj U Gottetje, ZwyiGvue il TODAY ' S YEARBOOK . . . aims to present one year of educational history, interestingly written, well illustrated, and permanently bound for future reference, giving in word and pic- ture the complete story of your school or college year. -THE SCHOLASTIC EDITOR THE ANDOVER PRESS, ltd. ANDOVER • MASSACHUSETTS