North Kingstown High School - Skippers Log Yearbook (North Kingstown, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1952 volume:

SKIPPERS LOG NORTH KINGSTOWN SENIOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ALMA By the Narragansett water. By old Wickford’s bay. Stands our High School, Alma Mater Lighting all our way. MATER Dear North Kingstown; Kingstown ever, We will sing thy praise; We will cherish thee forever, -- Love thee all our days. This book is dedicated to the sacred memory of those former students of North Kingstown Senior and Junior High School who, during the Korean conflict, have made the supreme sacrifice by giv- ing their lives for the protection and preservation of world freedom and peace. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 7 CLASS ADVISERS DOROTHY A. MENEZES We have also appreciated your help at play re- hearsals, class meetings, and other activities which the class has sponsored. We will remember you whenever we think of our Alma Mater, North Kings- town High School. 8 HARRY R. LEWIS, JR. We. the class of 1952, are deeply grateful to you, Mr. Lewis, for your consistent faith in us as a class, and for the understanding and ready help and advice you have given us during the five years that you were our adviser. We appreciate the many long hours you have devoted to the class during play re- hearsals, committee meetings, class picnics, and many other extra curricular activities. We hope diat these activities have been enjoyable for you as well as added school duties. The success of our class as a unit and of each student individually has been in- fluenced by your able leadership, and whenever we think of the 1952 class of N.K.H.S., you may be certain that we will also think of you. MR. HIRAM A. DAVIS, Superintendent of Schools of North Kingstown MR. ARTHUR G. BROWN, Assistant Principal MR. EDWARD S. PRATT, Principal Leroy Algren, John Hellewell, Albert BACK ROW: Anthony Perry, Phillip Haggarty, Charles Hill, Hayes- John Rose, Frank Murgo, Harold Friend Rob™; Mar Bc,ke'- •' ■ « Esassr Ma,y a™ - H “ °� 1� '- e- “•� «. Leroy E. Algren Mathematics: Ed. B. R. I. College of Education Mary P. Ames Social Studies; B. Ed., Diploma R. I. School of Design R. I. College of Education Charlotte Ayres Modern Languages; B. B., M. A. Middlebury College St. Lawrence University Dorothy F. Friend Latin, Math.; A.B., M. A. Boston University Columbia University Harold J. Friend Mechanical Drawing; -B.D. Brandon College Newton Theological Inst. Phillip A. Haggarty Mathematics; B. Ed. R. I. College of Education Doris F. Millette Commercial; B.C.S., B. Ed. Bryant R. I. College of Education Evelyn N. Moffitt Social Studies; Ed. B. R. I. College of Education Frank J. Murgo, Coach Physical Education; B.S., M.S. Springfield College Mary H. Berker Home Economics; B.S. University of R. I. • Miriam Bogman Art; Diploma R. I. School of Design Arthur G. Brown, Asst. Principal Science; B.S. Bates College Helen C. Darby English; A.B. Pembroke College Grace M. Eastwood Home Economics; B.S. University of R. I. Millicent S. Foster Social Studies; A.B. Oberlin College Albert E. Hayes Social Studies; A.B. Cornell University John J. Hellewell Science; B.S. Bucknell University Robert J. Herchen English; B. Ed. R. I. College of Education Charles M. Hill Music Director New England Conservatory of Music Harry R. Lewis, Jr. Vocational Agriculture; B.S. University of R. I. Dorothy A. Menezes Physical Education; B.S. Boston University Sargent College 12 Doris C. Roderick English; B.S., B. Ed. University of R. I. John W. Rose Mathematics; Ed. B., M.S. University of R. I. R. I. College of Education Helen E. Ross History; A.B., M.A., B.S.L. Washington University St. Louis Public Library School Esther S. Tew Commercial Studies; A.B., M. Ed. Bryant College R. I. College of Education Anthony C. Perry, Athletic Director Commercial Studies; Herricks College Harvard University R. 1. College of Education Mary E. Westlake Music Virginia Intermont College ROSEMARY ARNOLD Rae JEAN MARIE BARBIERI A peppy majorette with blond hair and blue eyes--that's Rose- mary. Her willingness in helping the class will be remembered along with her twirling. We are sure her math ability will be a great asset to her In nurses training. Activities: Majorettes 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3; Class Play 2,3.4: Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 1,2; Varsity Revue 2,3; Rhode bland Music Festival 2,3,4; Gil1 ' State 3; New England Music Festival 2. 04 -jean Jean, who left N. K. in her senior year to move to Cranston, was one of the wittiest girls in the halls of our school. Her cooperative spirit and merry nature did a lot to give the class a boost. Cranston's gain was our loss and we all miss her. Activities: Class Play 3,4; F. H. A. 2. HAROLD EVERETT BARKER Bud Bud's hot trumpet was a very vital part of Pat McCarthy's Swing Band. He is also well known for his sense of humor, for he can always make a joke about things. Bud will probably continue his music In the future. Activities: Band 1.2,3,4: Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Bachelors' Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 1,2; Talent Scout Show 3; Varsity Revue 1,2. FRANK LAWRENCE BROADBENT Bruiser Bruiser, who earned his name playing football, is a fovorite with his classmates. He has a nice smile, wonderful personality, and easy-going disposition. He will be remembered for hU portrayal of the corpse in the senior play. We never will know how he remembered all his lines! Activities: Class Play 2.4; Jabberwock 2: Baseball 3.4; Basket- ball 3,4; Football 2,4; Varisty Revue 2. 15 JANICE RUTH BROW w g mcr i Jan ROBERT EVERETT BROWN huh I Jan, the friendly, attractive blonde who was responsible for getting most of the band members back to the home rooms on time. It seems you can always find Jan floating around the corridors with her permanent pass from Mr. Hill. Good luck in your teaching ca- reer, Jan. Activities: Band Manager 2,3,4: Girls'Chorus 2, 3,4: Mixed Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3: Varsity Revue 2; Play Committee 2; New England Music Festival 2; Rhode Island Musical Festival 2, 3,4. Bob- Brown eyes, dimples, and a crew cut--these are Bob's outstand- ing features. He is also a pretty smart guy and managed to do well in all the subjects he took in school, especially math and the sciences. Bobby was voted 'most likely to succeed’ in the senior superlatives, and we’re sure he'll live up to that. Activities: Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1,2; Boys' Chorus 2; Bachelors' Club 3,4; Class Play 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 3; Baseball 2,3.4; Basketball 3,4; Football 1,2,4; Good Will Society 4; Varsity Revue 2; Vice-President 2; Swing Band 1.2.3. ROSE MARIE BURGESS Rose Marie The class of '52 numbers among its members Rose Marie, who is the personification of kindness and thoughtfulness. She is very seldom heard from but is always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. This outstanding quality, we are certain, will lead Rose Marie far in her future endeavors. NANCY LYNN BURLINGAME Rebel A cute little gal with lots of vitality and a great sense of humor, Rebel is liked by everyone who knows her. She’s always fun to have around and keeps you laughing with her wisecracks. We're all going to miss Rebel 'cause she's such a great little girl. Activities: F.H.A. I. 16 ROBERT NORMAN BUTLER Tuck •The little Professor of 52' is a gay note in class and a gay blade In study hall I When Bob’s in the wrong seat, the world is all wrong, not Bob. Let's hope you keep the same seat in the Air Force. Happy Landings, Tuck. Activities: Band I; Boys’Chorus 1,2; Baseball 3,4; Varisty Revue 1,2; Fire Department 3,4: F.F.A. 3,4. JANICE ELAINE CARPENTER J� n Jan, a cute, vivacious brunette, could usually be found giggling over something or other with Free. She has a personality all her own, and is the type who continually makes friends and never loses them. Jan's gaiety will Insure her of a happy future. Activities: Girls' Chorus 2,3; F. H. A. 2. JEAN ELIZABETH CHOUINARD Chick Little Jean is attractive and always neatly dressed. If you are under the impression that she is the quiet type, you should have been in English class with her I Chick is forever making a joke or laughing at one, and her sense of humor, which has won her many friends, will surely be an asset to her all through life. Activities: Girls'Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4. F. H.A. 2. ROBERT ADAMS CONN Bob Bob is definitely a man of few words. Maybe this is because he loves the sea and, as all good sportsmen know--you can't catch fish if you distract them by talking. Quiet and sincere in manner. Bob has made many friends while at N. K. His love for the water will probably lead him into the Navy or the Coast Guards. Activities: F.F.A. 3,4; Christmas Card Committee 4. RONALD THOMAS COREY Ronnie We think that there should be more people in the world like Ronnie. He was outstanding in athletics and also found time to do a splendid job as president of our class in his junior and senior years. His many friends will remember him for his friendly and helpful manner. Activities: Band (Color Guard) 3,4; Boys' Chorus 2; Class Play 2,3. 4: Yearbook Staff 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 2; Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Football 1,2,4; Varsity Revue 2; President 3, 4; Fire Department 2,3,4; F.F. A. 1,2,3,4; Class Marshall t,2; Mixed Che GEORGE GUYER CRANSTON George There aren't many boys who can recite the soliloquies from Macbeth as well as George can. Tall and good-looking, he has quite a flair for acting and added to many of our plays and assemb- lies. After graduation George will enter Brown University to study engineering. He's sure to be successful, because anyone as smart and personable as he has to succeed. Activities: Band 1,2,3,4; Bachelors' Club 3; Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 1,2,3; Talent Scout Show 1,2; Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 4; Varsity Revue 1,2; President I; Rhode Island Drama Festival 3. ELEANOR PAULINE DAILEY El- Fight. N. K., Fight I - automatically brings into focus Eleanor, a peppy cheerleader during all four years of high school. She is well liked for her versatility and was known as the 'Speed Demon’ in the senior typing class. Best of luck in your future career. Activities: Girls' Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play 4; Cheer- leaders, J.V. 2,3; Varsity 4; Jabberwock I; Talent Scout Show 2; Varsity Revue 2; Play Committee 2; F. H. A. 1.2. x MARY JANE DEVINE Mary Jane Short, dark hair and a laughing disposition is a good description of Mary Jane. Her attitude that there’s always room for one more when she had the car for games, and her wonderful personality have made her a favorite of the class of '52. We all remember the swell job she did as president of our sophomore class. Mary Jane's ambition is to be a gym teacher and she plans to major in physical education at the University of Rhode Island. Activities: Yearbook Staff 3; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock I; Play Com- mittee 2; President 2. 18 JANE ANNE DYER Jane With her pretty blue eyes, blonde hair, and sweet personality, Jane is certainly one of the likeable members of our class. Jane's activity periods were usually spent typing, and although on the quiet side at school, she is quite vivacious at the roller skating rink. We wish you success in your future, Jane. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Christmas Corsage Committee 4. FRANCES SHANNON DUNCAN Fran Pretty, smart, and sweet, Frannie can always be found with one of her many friends. Among her varied interests are horses and her 'little'dog. ( For those who don't know--he's part Great Dane and part Mastiff! ) At any rate, everyone seems to like Fran—dog and alii I Activities: Prom Committee 3, ROBERT MILTON FREEBORN MARILYN FRANCES FREEBORN ’’Free Known for her friendly quips and quick wit, Marilyn has an art for making people laugh and is well liked by her classmates. We'll never forget Free’s participation in the band as the 'cymbal player'1 Her ability for getting along with people will assure her of a happy future. Activities: Band 4: Girls’Chorus 1,2,3; Class Play 3: Jabberwock 3; Varsity Revue 1,2; Play Committee 3,4: F. H.A. 2,3. Goofus” Always have a good time and get a laugh out of everything— that could be Bob’s motto. His happy-go-lucky manner and quick wit make him a welcome member of any group, and he's sure to have a happy and successful future life. Activities: Band 1,2,3,4: Orchestra 1,2; Boy's Chorus 1,2; Base- ball 3,4; Basketball 4; Football 4; Varsity Revue 1,2; F. F. A. I, 2.3.4- 19 ANN MARGUERITE GADOURY •it, A- A - vu Ann Ann's sweet personality and unusual prettiness have made her many friends while she has been at N.K. Although she is rather quiet, we all know she is a real swell gal. Ann's future plans in- clude a secretarial course at Gordon College. Don't work too hard, Ann. Activities: Class Play 4; Christmas Card Committee 4. LOIS JEAN GANTS Ah yes--you always know when Lois is around 'cause you usually hear her laughing before you see her. Lois is gifted with a good sense of humor and laughs at anything funny. Add to this sense of humor her attractiveness and you will see why everyone likes her. We're sure she’ll do well at Duke University. Activities: Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1.2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4, Class Play 3,4; Prom Committee 3: Jabberwock 2; Talent Scout Show 3; Varsity Revue 2. VENICE MARIE GILBERT Penny Venice, who came to North Kingstown in her senior year, was soon well known by her classmates for her wonderful voice. As soon as she arrived here she joined the girls' Chorus and added much to its performances as a soloist. Venice also made many friends for she has a very engaging personality. We're sure she’ll be successful and well-liked in the future. Activities: Girls' Chorus 4. Ruthie, an individual with a bubbling personality, is easy to talk to and laugh with. Unfortunately for the class, Ruthie's talent for acting didn't make itself known until the senior play came along. She has always done her share in class projects and we might well say that her theme is, 'The only way to have a friend is to be one.' Activities: Class Play 4: Christmas Card Committee 4. 20 CHRISTINE ETHEL HAWKINS 1 lna A teacher's dream come true--that's Tina. She is quiet and studious and always has her homework done neatly and correctly. Even though she is so smart, she's still very nice and friendly. Your ambition to be an elementary school teacher is well founded, Chris- tine. and we all wish you the best of luck. Activities: Class Play 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Play Committee 3. THOMAS HENRY HAZEL Tommy Why does nearly everyone like Tommy? Maybe it's his swell personality, his rugged good looks, his friendliness, or maybe it s a combination of these thinp plus his willingness to help the class during his years in high school. Whatever it is we’re sure Tommy will be remembered by his classmates. Activities: Band (Color Guard) 3.4; Boys' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus4: Class Play 4; Football 4: Good Will Society 3.4: Vice-President 4; Fire Department 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Chairman of Ring Com- mittee 3; Class Prophet. RICHARD DEAN HEIDEL ulcK During his first three years of high school, Dick seemed quiet, but in his senior year we found out what his true nature is. He is humorous, friendly, and completely whackey--much to the delight of his classmates I We hope he doesn't lose his wonderful personality and disposition after he leaves North Kingstown. Activities: Band 2, 3; Prom Committee 3. GLORIA BURLINGAME JOHNSON Goiaie Gloria, who will always be Goldie Burlingame to us, got mar- ried in her junior year and went to Ohio. In her senior year, how- ever, she came back to North Kingstown to graduate, and we were all glad to have her around again. Since she is already married, her future is quite settled. 21 Activities: F.H.A. 2. WILLIAM EDWARD JOHNSON T. J. Because of his love for music, Ted's main interest and activity has been in the N. K. band. He not only played the clarinet in the band, but he was also an active member of the orchestra and boys' chorus. Graduation will not mark the end, but beginning of his musical career. Activities: Band 1.2,3,4; Orchestra 1.2,3.4; Rhode Island Music Festival 1,2, 3,4; New England Music Festival 2; Boys'Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Varsity Revue 1,2. JEANNE LOUISE KELLIHER Jeannie Visitors to N. K. sometimes think they’re seeing double, but it's only our two identical twins--Jeanne and Joanne. Jeanne's friendly personality and keen sense of humor have made her four years in high school pleasant ones. She always did her share of office practice work, and used her wit for livening up her classes. Activities: Food sale committee 3. JOANNE JULIA KELLIHER Joannie Joanne, the other Kelliher twin, is very much like her sister in disposition and temperament as well as looks. Although she is perhaps a little quieter than Jeanne, she can laugh readily at a joke and has made many friends. After graduation people at Quonset Point willsometimes think they're seeing double-- but it will only be Jeanne and Joanne, who hope to be employed there as typists. Activities: Food sale committee 3. HAROLD ARTHUR KINNECOM Kit At times Harold can be very serious, but he is seldom in such a mood. His remarks have made many a class burst out laughing. Among his activities was die Fire Department, of which he was the Fire Chief. He also did a grand job for the Mouthpiece and the Yearbook. Activities: Boys’Chorus 1; Mouthpiece Staff 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Varsity Revue 1; Fire Department 3.4. 22 LEONARD JOHN LaFRENIERE Frenchy Although he came to us In his senior year, Frenchy was by no means a stranger, for he was in our class a few yean ago. His seemingly quiet personality hides his true character and friendliness. To find one of Frenchy's talents you should visit the woodworking department. His earnestness and perseverance will make him suc- cessful and well liked in the future. NORMAN EDWARD LANGEVIN Norm Norm was one of our most valuable basketball players, and he racked up quite a number of points for the Skippers with his sure shooting. His quiet manner did not prevent him from making a lot of friends at North Kingstown. Activities: Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,4. MARILYN MILLER LeGEYT Lynn Marilyn , a cute majorette in her last three years of high school, made quite a tax collector (for class dues I) during our junior and senior years. Following graduation she Intends to enter nursing. We wish her the best of everything. Activities: Majorettes 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 3; Jabberwock 1.2,3; Play Committee 2; Treasurer 3,4; Girls' State 3; New England Music Festival 2; Rhode Island Music Festival 2, 3,4. Bunny Barbara's the smart little girl who always has a smile for every- one. Although she is quiet, she is friendly and ready for fun. She has a special ability for typing and shorthand, and we'resureshe’U make an excellent secretary. Activities: Girls' Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3. 23 FREDERIC JAMES LISCHIO Freddie” A good-looking, fun-loving boy, and a good football and bas- ketball player, Freddie wisecracks with everyone and Is popular be- cause of this. His sense of humor has carried him smoothly through many tough situations. We're sure you'll look good in the Air Force blues, Fred I Activities: Bachelors' Club 3.4; Baseball 3,4: Basketball 3,4; Foot- ball (Co-captain) 4; Vice-President I; Fire Department 1,2. RITA MAE LOIGNAN Rita Rita is attractive and well-liked because of her sweet smile, nice personality, and extra-pretty hair. Rita was an active member of the class, and helped out at every opportunity. She did well in all her subjects. Activities: Mouthpiece Staff 2,3. A f rI NETTIE MAE MacDONALD Mac When we think of Nettie, we think of one of the busiest girls in the class. No one can deny the fact that she is likely to succeed in whatever she does. We're very sure that she'll make an efficient se- cretary for someone. Nettie always has a friendly word for everyone and is well liked by her classmates. Activities: Play Committee 3. PATRICIA NANCY MADISON Pat There's something about Pat that everyone seems to like. She is a good sport in all situations and is always loads of fun. She plans to study physical therapy after she graduates. We wish her every suc- cess, and we feel sure she’ll obtain it. Activities: Band 1,2.3,4: Orchestra 1.2,3,4: Class Play 2; Prom Committee 3: New England Music Festival 2; Rhode Island Music Festival I, 2, 3,4: Christmas Card Committee 4; Gap and Gown Com- mittee 4. 24 PATRICK JAMES MCCARTHY Mac Everyone knows Pat for his red hair and his Swing Band. Pat is also a very swell and friendly fellow. They say the world is made up of all kinds of people, and we think that Pat is one of the best kinds. His music will probably keep him busy after he graduates. Activities: Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Rhode Island Music Festival 1, 2,3,4; New England Music Festival 1,3; Boys Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3; Talent Scout Show 3; Varsity Revue 3; Swing Band 1, 2, 3, 4. HALSEY RONALD McCOMBS Halsey- Quiet, friendly, amiable--Halsey has all these characteristics plus a sense of humor. Although he wasn't actually on the Prom Committee, he did a great deal to help make it a success. His immediate future will probably include a career in one of the armed services. MARION VIRGINIA MOFFITT Marion” Although voted the quietest member of the class, Marion is sure to succeed in nursing because of the determined manner in which she pursues a goal. Marion is sweet natured and will always be remembered by her classmates. Activities: Prom Committee 3. JANICE MARIE MONTANA -Jan See that high-stepping cutie? That's Jan, strutting in front of our Senior High Band as Drum Majorette. Her friendly manner and her attractive appear- ance have made her a favorite among all her classmates. Activities: Drum Majorette 4; Girls' Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play 2,3; Mouthpiece Staff 3; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Jabberwock 4; Good Will Society 3,4; Varsity Revue 3; Play Committee 3; Rhode Island Music Festival 2,3,4. 25 DAVID LEWIS MOON Dave Always late for chemistry but so punctual for dates--that's Dave. He is especially fond of motorcycles, and the mere mention of them interests him. Dave's activities and studies kept him pretty busy during his high school years, but he still managed to find time for fun. Activities: F. F. A. 2,3,4; Fire Department 2,3,4. PARTICIA JANE MORAN Pat The class of '52 lost another really swell gal when Pat moved to Salem in her senior year. While at N. K. Pat was popular with everyone and added much to her class. She got along well at Salem too, and we're sure she will continue to make friends. Activities: Majorettes 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 1,2,3; Rhode Island Music Festival 2,3,4; New England Music Festival 2. PAUL RALPH MORRA Paul Paul is one of the more studious boys of the class of '52. Hard working, quiet, friendly, and sincere, Paul made many lasting friendships while at N. K. H. S. His diligence and personal charm will carry him far in his future life. MARJORIE ARLENE MOYNIHAN Margie Margie's the gal with the cute figure, friendly manner, and big problems. Although she nearly always seems worried about some- thing or other, things usually work out to hei liking. She did a grand job of holding the Mouthpiece together as its editor during her junior and senior years. She was also a busy member of the Year- book Staff, and contributed greatly to the Skippers Log . She made many friends at N. K. and we're sure she'll continue doing so. Activities: Class Play 2; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Mouthpiece Staff 1,2; Mouthpiece Editor 3,4; Play Committee 3. 26 ELIZA BESSIE MUMFORD Betty. Betty with her pleasing personality and bright smile, sure was a whiz at typing. You could always see her laughing at lunch. along with people earned her many lasting friends, cord, you’ll make a fine secretary, Betty. Activities: Mouthpiece Staff (typist) 4. and her ability to get With your good typing re- CHARLES ADELBERT NORTHUP Charlie Charlie’s one of those tall, blonde, nice looking boys who get along with, and are popular with everyone--boys as well as girls. He is always fun to have around because of his sense of humor and ready wit. All these characteristics have made him many friends during his high school years, and we are sure he will continue to make them. Activities: Bachelors'Club 3.4; Fire Department 1.2,3,4. FRANCES MARGARET OGREN Fran Fran, chosen the best all-around girl, is the friendly blonde who greets everyone with a Hi! “ She is a good sport and always enjoys a gay time. We were fortunate to have Fran as our secretary for the last two years. Nursing is her chosen career and she’s sure to be successful in it. Activities: Class Play 2; Jabberwock 2; Good Will Society 3,4; Secretary 3,4. ALICE JEANETTE PECK Sal Although reserved and quiet, to us Alice is synonymous with sincerity. Her dependability and good nature, along with her red hair, made her a lik- able classmate. Her knowledge of typing and shorthand will be a big help to her in her career as a secretary. 27 Activities: Food Sale Committee 3. MARY ANNE PELKEY “Mary Sweet, neat, and petite--that's Mary, one of the prettiest and most pop- ular girls in the class of '52. What would the Yearbook Staff have done with- out her drawings? Because of her interest in art, Mary will probably attend the Rhode Island School of Design. Activities: Girls' Chorus I; Mouthpiece Staff 2,3; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Jabber- wock 2; Good Will Society 3,4; Play Committee 2. Claire is quiet yet sincere and is always available when help is needed. As a member of the senior play committee, her work is invaluable. She al- ways has something nice to say about everyone and her good nature is enhanced by her easy going ways. Activities: Play committee 4. CLAIRE HELEN PERRY Claire ROBERT LEONARD PIERCE ■ Bob Whenever you want something done efficiently, Bob is the person you should look for. Boi a popular participant in class activities, also finds time to play the drum in the band. We bet he never wrote as many letters as he did when he was business manager for the Yearbook Staff I His industry and am- bition will make him a successful carpenter. Activities: Band 1,2, 3,4: Boy’s Chorus I; Class Play 3,4; Yearbook staff3,4; Prom Committe 3; Varsity Revue I; Play Committee 3; Swing Band 2. RUTH EVELYN REYNHOUT Ruthie Editor-in-Chief, blonde--usually busy--that's Ruthie. She could usually be found anywhere and everywhere during activity period. Her friendliness and even temper gained her many friends at N. K. She did a wonderful job as Editor of the Skippers Log . We're sure she will do as well in nurses training at West Suburban. Activities: Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook 3,4. 28 NEAL ARNOLD SHAW Neal Neal's trademark seems to be his trombone. His many activities with die band and orchestra kept him pretty busy, but he still found time to keep up on his studies and to make friends at N.K. Even after graduation his friendliness and pleasant smile will be an asset to him. Activities: Band 1,2,3.4; Orchestra 1.2,3,4; Boys'Chorus 1; Swing Band 3,4. BARBARA JOAN SIMMONS Joanie Among her other talents, Joan has a gift for acting and really added to our junior and senior plays. She strikes you as the quiet type at first but she is really a swell gal and lots of fun. She is so good at shorthand that she even manages to write her notes that way. That's Joan--clever! Activities: Girls' Chorus 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Will Society 4; Play Committee 4 Mouthpiece Staff 2; Good DONALD MERVIN SPINK Don Don's special loves are hot-rods and women--and he divides his time be- tween the two. The glas don’t seem to mind, though. They love him just the samel Don is always friendly and full of fun. He has made many friends at North Kingstown, and we're all going to miss him. Activities: Prom Committee 3; F. F.A. 1,2,3,4. PATRICIA ANN SLATTERY Pat Our class was fortunate in having Pat come to join us in our senior year. Pat is the redhead who's always looking for a good time--and usually finds it. She became popular with the girls as well as the boys shortly after she got settled at N.K.H.S. We feel sure that Pat's vitality and personality will make her successful in the future. Activities: Girls' Chorus 4. GEORGE ALFRED SPINK Gitt To have fun is Gltt's main goal in life--and it looks as if he'll attain it. His corny jokes and crazy wisecracks keep everyone laughing, especially in English class. Gitt was always glad to help in any worthy cause--if it would get him out of class or homeroom I Anyway, we all like you, Gitt, and wish you luck in the future. Activities: Mouthpiece Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Fire Depart- ment 2, 3,4. MARJORIE IRENE STANDEVEN Irene Irene's outstanding characteristics are her smallness, her quiet- ness, and her very unusual brown eyes. Studious in class but raising cain in study hall, Irene has made many friends during her four years of high school. With her quiet charm and efficiency she should go far in her future career. Activities: Girls' Chorus 2, 3; Varsity Revue 2. ROSE JOAN STEPHENS Joan Joan is the cute blonde with the sparkling personality and sweet smile. Between the Yearbook and the Mouthpiece , Joan was a pretty busy lass. She was an honor roll student all four years at N. K. but has remained unspoiled by it all and would always help a class- mate. All these assets have gained many friends for Joan and we're sure she'll continue to make them as she goes on to nurses training. Activities: Mouthpiece Staff (Co-literary Editor) 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Good Will Society 4: Play Committee 3. ROBERT RAYMOND STROUD Bob- Bob's chief interest seems to be farming and the F.F.A. He was an active member of this organization during all four years in high school. Bob is sure to do well in whatever he attempts after graduation. 30 Activities: F.F.A. 1,2, 3.4. VALERIE AKEROYD TUTTLE Val- Val, who came to us in her senior year from Cranston, seemed quiet at first but soon got into the swing of things at N, K. H.S. She took an active part in the Good Will Society and became President of the F. H. A. Best of luck in your nursing profession, Val. Activities: Good Will Society 4; F.H.A. 4. m KfiHI HAROLD CURTIS TYRRELL Hal Did someone have a question about airplanes or aviation? Ask Hal! He knows all about that kind of thing. He seems quiet, but don’t let this fool you. He's really a very friendly guy, and lots of fun. Activities: Class play 2; Play Committee 4. GEORGE RONALD VAUGHN Ron Besides being a very swell and easy-going person, Ron was one of the most active boys in our class. He participated in many sports, and was also an active member of the F.F. A. and Fire Department. His friendliness and ambition will assure him of a successful future. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Baseball 4; Basketball 3,4; Football 4; Good Will Society 3,4; Play Committee 3,4; Fire Department 3,4; F. F. A. 1.2, 3,4. CHARLES RAYMOND WHALEY ' Chas Our class was fortunate in having two pairs of twins. Chas, one of the Whaley twins, is so much like his brother in looks that many people can’t tell them apart, but his personality is quite different. Chas is quiet, but friend- ly, and his trumpet was an important part of the school band and the Swing Band. Activities: Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 1,2,3; Talent Scout Show 3; Varsity Revue 1,2; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Rhode Island Music Festival 1,2, 3,4; New England Music Festival 2. RICHARD LEONARD WHALEY •Rich Take a good sense of humor, swell personality, and add plenty of rhythm-- it spells Richard. This versatile boy played not only in die band and orchestra, but also in Pat McCarthy's Swing Band. Rich was one of the most likable mem- bers of the class because he always saw the humor in a joke whether it was on himself or someone else. Activities: Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,3; Prom Committee 3; Jabberwock 1,2,3; Talent Scout Show 3; Varsity Revue 1,2; Play Committee 4; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Rhode Island Music Festival 1, 2,3,4; New England Music Festival 2. HAROLD EDWARD WHITFORD Buddy Harold's inquiring mind marks him as an intelligent person. Although he is usually quiet and unobtrusive, he never hesitates to ask a question if he doesn't quite understand something. He can also hold his own in a discussion, giving his opinions and asking for others. With these qualities, can he help but be a success? Activities: Baseball 3. BRUCE ALAN WILCOX Will Broad shoulders and a rugged build are probably the first things you'd notice about Bruce. He is quiet yet very willing to help the 'worthy cause of passing notes in English class. Bruce has a sincere personality and he can't nelp but make friends in the future years. Activities: Football 4; Fire Department 1; F.F.A. 3,4. RALPH HERBERT WOODMANSEE Ralph Ralph is short, blond, and utterly adorable! He is an active member in the F.F.A. and plans to be a dairy man after he graduates. With his knowledge and ambition we're sure he'll make a very good one. Activities: Football 4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4. 32 ANNE FRANCES WRIGHT “Anne Anne, one of the sweetest girls in our class, is always ready to help a friend, whether it be about homework or a problem about a man. Anne's scholastic marks are excellent and, amazingly, she doesn't seem to have to study too much to get those A's. Anne is popular because of her ability to get along with everyone and because of her own special attractiveness. Activities: Mouthpiece Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Good Will Society 4; Class Historian; Secretary 1. M. LeGeyt (Treasurer). R. Corey (President), T. Hazel (Vice President), F. Ogren (Secretary). Oh, we love the Halls of Kingstown, that surround us here today, And we will not forget tho' we be far, far away. To the hallow'd Halls of Kingstown ev'ry class must bid farewell, And shimmer off in twilight like the old Skipper bell. Refrain: One day a hush will fall, the footsteps of us all will echo down the halls and disappear. But as we sadly start our journeys far apart, A part of every heart will linger in the sacred Halls of Kingstown, Where we've read and learned to know, And thru' the years we'll meet you in the sweet after-glow. Oh, our hearts remain in Kingstown, as our friends we bid adieu, And we will not forget the past and our high school days. In the hallow'd Halls of Kingstown, knowledge gained will ne'er be lost, And now we're on our way, our futures far, far apart. CLASS OFFICERS CLASS SONG Marilyn LeGeyt Frances Ogren Patricia Madisoi Ogren Madison 33 CLASS HISTORY, CLASS OF 1952 September, 1941, marked the beginning of a new experience for the class of 1952, for this was the date when we entered North Kingstown Junior High School as trembling seventh graders. To us this meant a year of becoming adjusted to the complicated life of high school. After a period o( hearing voices from nowhere and getting lost in the long corridors, we finally became accustomed to the P. A. system and the changing of classes. Hardly had we adapted ourselves to these things, it seemed, when the school year was completed and we left for our summer vacation. In September we again entered die high school, but this time as grown-up eighth graders. We rather enjoyed watching the little seventh graders getting lost, but we didn't have too much time for mat. We soon got busy and elected class officers for tne first time. Those elected were: President, Harry Crumpacker; Vice President, George Cranston; Secretary, Anne Wright; and Treasurer, Carolyn Wright. We voted to pay twenty-five cents a montn for dues. Our first real activities came with a Christmas Party at which gifts were exchanged, the Jabber- wock at which we walked off with first prize, and later in the year the Eighth Grade Class Social. This terminated the year's activities and we again left for a very welcome vacation. Back to school again, this time as awe-stricken freshmen gazing up at me much admired but feared seniors. We now had two years' experience, however, and we settled down and elected class officers who were: President] George Cranston; Vice President, Fred' Lischio; Secretary, Anne Wright; and Treasurer, Carolyn Wright. Dues were the same as during the previous year. Our class advisers were Mrs. Collins and Mr. Lewis. However, Mr, Collins left, and it wasn't until our sophomore year that Miss Menezes joined Mr. Lewis in trying to keep the class thinking of the future. In November of our Freshman year we held a food sale, the proceeds of which were put into our very low treasury. The class again entered the Jabberwock and although we won no prize, a very entertaining skit was presented. Our last activities were a theatre project and a beach party at Lake Mishnock. We came back next September feeling much braver as sophomores for now we were familiar with most of the habits of N.K.H. S. Again we elected class officers, this time Mary Jane Devine as President, Robert Brown as Vice President, Rosa Garcia as Secretary, and William Leslie as Treasurer. Dues again remained the same. This year ways and means to add money to the treasury were looked into as we knew we would need much more money than we now had for our senior year. Several projects including a theatre project, the selling of basketball pro- grams, and re-entering the Jabberwock were among our varied money-making schemes. Tne biggest and best money-making activity, however, came on April fourteenth with the presentation of the Sophomore Play, Sixteen is Spring , the proceeds of which gave quite a boost to the already growing treasury. Our last activity was another outing at Lake Mishnock, but before we left for our summer vacation we chose our class colors, green and white, and our class flower, the green carnation. We also elected class officers for the following year to insure us of getting to work without delay. Those elected were: President, Ronnie Corey; Vice President, Donald Westgate; Secretary, Frances Ogren; and Treasurer, Marilyn LeGeyt. Class dues were raised to $5. 00 a year. As juniors the first thing to enter our minds was class rings. Since there was a variety of styles, a committee headed by Tommy Hazel was chosen. From the two styles of rings, Golden Jet and Golden Magic, the latter was selected, and after about two months of anxious waiting, the long-hoped-for rings arrived. When the novel sen- sation had worn off, we again set to work, our first project being a food sale. Having no time to waste since this would be our busiest year yet, we soon chose the play cast headed by Robert Brown and Joan Simmons. After rehearsals, the Junior Play, The Groom Said No , was presented. It proved quite a success and gave a boost to our now larger, but still not overflowing treasury. Being a class who wanted the best, we continued our activities with plans to: a Yearbook called, The Skippers Log . Not too much could be done this term, but a few of the major points were straightened out after many heated discussions and debates. Still not satisfied that there would be enough money in the treasury, especially with the Junior Prom coming up, we held another food sale and a theatre project, and once more entered the Jabberwock. At this stage every little bit helped. The principal event of the year was the Junior Prom. Committees were chosen and plans were made by die committee members. Outside help was welcomed, and soon the auditorium was a replica of a Grecian theatre with white columns and even an artificial lake. The final plans and work were completed and the prom was held on June first. The queen and four attendants were chosen by die band leader. An official election for the purpose of electing class officers to serve during the next term was held. The following were elected: President, Ronnie Corey; Vice President, Tommy Hazel; Secretary, Frances Ogren; and Treasurer, Marilyn LeGeyt. 34 In the fall of 1951 the class entered high school for the last year. We were finally seniors, respected and maybe even envied by the underclassmen. We lost not time but soon had our Senior Play selected. The com- mittee, which had been appointed during the summer, consisted of Joan Simmons, chairman, and Harold Tyrrell, Claire Perry, and Charlie Northup, assistants. The cast, headed once again by Bob Brown and Joan Simmons, soon mastered their parts, and the class presented Aunt Kathy's Cat on November first and second. Both this and the selling of Cnristmas cards and wrappings increased the amount that could be used for our senior trip. Then, those senioj pictures.--The picture committee was chosen with Rita Loignon as chairman and Bob Brown, Mary Pelkey, ana Janice Montana as assistants. Loring's was our choice of studios, and their photographer spent two harassing days at the high school trying to get some good shots of all seventy three of us. This term the Yearbook Staff really had a lot to accomplish if the books were to be ready in time. Do you have your material written? became Mr. Lewis' favorite question. However, we finally got everything organized in spite of the arguments and disagreements. A few more activities, among them the Leap Year Dance, were held to help finance the never once for- gotten class trip which was to be to Washington, D. C. and New York. Although this is a history of our social events, we found that during these four years we had gained in knowl edge and character; we hope we have lived up to the standard expected of Seniors. ANNE WRIGHT, CLASS HISTORIAN CLASS POEM Among us there was each a different person; Each one had his way. And they tell me there wasn't much rehearsing In the part they had to play. Six years we've spent within these walls. Walking, talking, laughing now and then. And when we spied new interest in the halls, We always found a friend. We've laughed about and joked about And even cursed the school We've always found a gripe with each and every rule. Oh, to be a Senior, was the prayer of every guy; I wish I was a Freshman, is now the Senior cry. I could set down sixty lines on how the Seniors feel, 'Cause each one feels a different way. But among us there's one unanimous appeal, Let's not be blue on Graduation Day. Yes, we’re each a different person. And each one has his way. But there's one thought we're all nursing - Let's not cry on Graduation Day!! G. G. Cranston CLASS MOTTO; CLASS CLASS The more prepared, the more powerful. FLOWER: Green carnation. COLORS: Green and white. 35 CLASS WILL. CLASS OF 1952 We. the most honorable and only Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Two, A.D., which will graduate from North Kingstown High School on the twelfth day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Two, A.D., being of highly developed minds, perfectly proportioned bodies, and possessing the powers by which comprehension, discernment, and logic are developed (which, to you who are not familiar with our ways, means understanding), do HEREBY make, acknowledge, declare, announce, state, and publicly acclaim these several pages of alphabetical symbols to be OUR last, OUR final, and OUR ONLY Public Will and Testament. First, We. The Law Firm of the Most Honorable Class of 1952, FREDERIC JAMES LISCHIO, ROBERT EVERETT BROWN, and GEORGE GUYER CRANSTON, do publicly acclaim our deep thanks for the honor bestowed upon us as Class Lawyers. We, the Class of 1952, leave to the Class of 1953 - Macbeth . We, the Senior boys, leave to Mr. Hellewell an Esquire Calendar so that he won't forget the beautiful girls in the Class of '52. We, the Class of 1952, leave to the most deserving of the classes left, the services of our adviser, Mr. Lewis. We, theboysof the Senior Class, leave to the boys of the Junior Class, permission to smoke in the Boys' Room. According to Rule 32, Article 5671, Section 8, Paragraph 3, in Statutes Governing High Schools , We, the Class Lawyers of the most honorable Class of 1952, do HEREWITH rule that CLIQUES shall, from this time forth, be abolished from North Kingstown High School; furthermore be it resolved that this ruling shall be in effect in the cafeteria; and furthermore it shall pertain to the Class of 1953. We, The Law Firm of Lischio, Cranston, and Brown, leave our services to any poor suckers that want them. I, Fred Lischio, leave this wrecher to one John Morlock, in case he encounters trouble at the railroad tracks. I, Robert Brown, leave to any prospective Left Halfback, my ability to break my leg in the first Practice game of the year. I, George Cranston, leave to Harry Alfious Lewis, Jr., my ability to have headaches just before wind-sprints and scrambling. We, the graduating Dauntless Seniors of the football team, leave to Richard Cesana, this token of our appre- ciation for all that he took from us. 1, Frank Bruiser” Broadbent, leave to Marlow DeMars, this cigarette with hopes that this time he doesn't get caught. I, Ann Gadoury, just leave. I, Harold Whitford, wish to give the privilege of going through windshields to anyone crazier than I am. I, Jean Chouinard, leave to Barbara Flanagan, my ability to talk in Mr. Herchen's English class without getting caught. (Question mark) I, Marilyn Freeborn, leave to some future sufferer, Miss Tew. We, the 1952 bookkeeping class, leave to Miss Millette, her answer book. We, Pat Madison and Christine Hawkins, leave to any future chemist who will treat it gently, one (1) slightly overheated test tube. We, the B” period English class, do hereby leave to Mr. Herchen a long overdue apology--for what, we don't know. We, Frances Ogren and Marilyn LeGeyt, leave to Mr. Brown, one egg with which to do his experiment next year. We, the Yearbook Staff of 1952, leave to any future yearbook staff, the right to fool around at meetings and get hardly anything done; the right to have heated arguments; and the right to disrupt all class schedules. I, Margie Moynihan, leave to Flop Healy, my ability to pass notes in English class and get away with it. 36 I, Eleanor Dailey, leave to Phyllis Sherman and Arthur Weeden. my ability to type 80 words a minute, even if it takes another year of school to do it. We, Anne Wright and Joan Stephens, leave to any future girl chemists, the nicknames, Tritium and Deuterium . 1, Joan Simmons, leave to Florence Healy, my Brownie pin. I, Rita Loignon, leave to Terry Berg, my ability to get-along good with the teachers to raise my marks. We. the Class of 1952, leave the school--we hope. I, Tom Don Hudson Hazel, leave to Duzzy Byers, my ability to get praise from Coach Murgo. I, Anne Wright, leave to any girl, my ability to get into Mr. Hellewell’s office for tea and cookies. I, Frank Broadbent, leave to Bruce Munro, my ability to throw touchdown passes to the opposition--especially to South Kingstown I, Ruth Reynhout, leave to Jocelyn Gadoury, the privilege of arguing with Mr. Herchen. We, Frances Ogren and Robert Brown, leave to Shirley Rogers and Robert Healy, the right to make love in the corridors between periods. We, the girls of the Senior Class, leave to the girls of the Junior Class, Coach Murgo. We, Janice Brow, Pat Madison, Frances Ogren, and Marilyn LeGeyt, leave the right to the music room office to anyone duly qualified. We, Fred Lischio and George Cranston, leave to Mr. Perry-- Peace and Quiet . We, Marilyn LeGeyt and Rosemary Arnold, leave to any limber-fingered humans who can stand the bruises, out batons. I, Pat Madison, leave to Charlotte Johnson, an alarm clock and a piece of string so that she can get places on time. I, Janice Brow, leave to Mr. Hill, one passbook for the coming year. I. Robert Brown, leave to my sister, the right to talk in Mrs. Friend's study hall as much as she wants to. 1, Robert Freeborn, leave to Mike Morra, my ability to get English. I, Ronny Vaughn, leave to Babe Allen, a comb, with hopes that he will use it after football practice. I, Don Spink, leave to Dave Champlin, all the stone walls by the side of all the Rhode Island highways, a gift which I received from Art Champlin, Class of '51. I, Barbara Lewis, leave to my sister Joan, my good marks in history and stenography. I, Nettie MacDonald, leave all my Canadian trips to anyone who will enjoy them as much as I did. I, Robert Butler, leave to Mike Morra, my ability to get kicked out of Mr. Friend's shop. I, Charles Crash” Northup, do hereby will and bequeath to Bob Eccleston, my tree , on the Boston Neck Road, if you haven't got one of your own by the time this will is executed. We, Lois Gants and Tom Hazel, do leave locker 25 back to the sophomore from whom we stole it. I, Ronald Corey, do will and bequeath to the incoming Senior Class President, a staff of officers as devoted, and as beautiful (even Tom), as I have enjoyed during my term. We, Janice Montana and Mary Pelkey, do leave: (a) To Coach Murgo, a refrigerator full of food so that the Office Training girls that work in the Athletic Office will not eat his lunch, and, (b) to Cy Cranston and A1 Lewis, our ability to get on the Good Will Society. Signed, sealed, certified, published and delivered, this sixth day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Two, A. D., in witness whereof we have hereby affixed our hands. FREDERIC J. LISCHIO ROBERT E. BROWN GEORGE G. CRANSTON 37 SENIOR V anne.'CQ, J.riontaLna P. Smartest . Vj3 o qv V V; 5UPERLRTIVES l_ocK r rVPe ke.u CrCjra.nS d.VR orfe.na T« V-vscVwo BENXOR Wtcje.st Sm’Ae P Iiune.an B.' covon V Host PMhWti rr .J.3 ft.v nc. R. Co eiM ‘super LFVTWEB r olt Stiuitovis R R VRox'ca. rRosfcPaikatwe r l .Vr o(an V an Q-. Spmk Vi cc .F e.s rVWWe-vi T W y 'BeatT .'OSCin t l . F cnit ina T. L scF o SENIOR Nicest U am F.T)a Wu F. Lisclnio iest RI-FolltA T Ogfen F}.(L yce SUPERLATIVES Hoi tikei loSuccceA Q.W oY-rt f lione.W FcpfOass 1J rd.Vje.OreLfV Jr' Cove-u ( - n % CLASS PROPHECY, CLASS OF 1952 If you were called upon to write a prophecy of the class of 1952, and if you knew nothing at all about the science of sooth-saying, what would you do?------1 did too. I went to a professional star-gazer. Of course the atmosphere of his place of business was all that could be desired for such a seance. Dark star studded draperies hung about the walls and a ghostly white globe in the center of the room gave off an eerie glow of mystery. Stars and embroidered comets decorated everything. Even the robe of the queerlooking Arabian was covered with them. I told him of my errand and he protested that reading the futures of seventy or seventy five people could not be done for the usual price. That was when I thought I detected the strain of another race besides the Arabian in him. After we had decided on the price, which came out of the class treasury, by the way, he began. His hooked nose seemed to expand and his dark eyes became mere specks as he passed his hands mysteriously over the crystal globe. His whole frame quivered from time to time. 1 sat perfectly still, petrified in fact. At last he began to speak in a weird far-away voice. I have written down what he said. I see, yes it is--a majestic ocean liner in the harbor of a very bustling metropolis called Wickford. On board are many celebrities. First I see a goodlooking officer talking to a distinguished looking woman. The woman seems to be an author she addresses the officer as Lieutenant Conn and he calls her Miss Hawkins. Farther on down the deck are two people talking earnestly by the rail. The man is Bob Freeborn and with him is Nettie MacDonald, his very able asisstant. They are on their way to England to set up a business in which Bob plans to make quilt covered school desks. I guess Bob has been giving thought to this idea since his high school days. Near one of the companionways I see a striking poster. It announces a concert to be held that evening in the ship's drawing room. The artists compose a company which is touring the world. They are Venice Gilbert, soprano; Eleanor Dailey, contralto; Richard Whaley, tenor; and Ted Johnson, bass; and of course, adding to the splendor is that band of renown with smiling Pat McCarthy as leader. Groups of people stop and exclaim over the coming event. Passing on, I see two men talking excitedly and giving off with occasional bursts of loud laughter. One, Brown Street’s greatest magnate, George Spink, sits staring grouchily into space worrying about his many investments. His companion, Charlie Whaley, has every sign of being a sport. His vest is the well-known flashy check; and an egg-like diamond sparkles in his red neck tie. In fact, he is the owner of the great ship which they are on. But mere are rumors that Spink is financing him. Suddenly a bell-hop appears with a telegram for Charlie from the ship’s captain, Harold Tyrrell, notifying him that the ship is about to sail. You needn’t wait, Vaughn, the owner snaps out. And the bell-hop, his usually jolly face clouded, disappears hurriedly. The crystal globe is clouding and now I see crowds of people, the city is still Wickford, the street - West Main. On the left I see one of the most exclusive dress shops in the city. Kelliher -nd Kelliher . Two stun- ningly dressed women go from a luxuriously designed Cadillac, parked by the curbinQ, toward the door. But upon seeing the errand boy by the entrance in all the glory of his red uniform, they stop short. Rita, do you see that chap? Who is he? I've seen him before, I know! Why, Janice, that looks like Bob Brown. It is, it certainly is. But he swept by without a glance. An obsequious sales-person greets them with Can I--why Rita Loignon and Janice Carpenter! Pat! they cry with one breath; and while they purchase in the store and enjoy their brief chat with Pat Slattery, the chauf- feur leaves his Cadillac and saunters over to Bob. Hows everything. Bob? Oh! hello, Shaw. Ah, just so-so. Passing down West Main St. I see a tall good looking girl dispensing soda water and ice cream at a cornet drugstore. It is Pat Madison. A tall man, a bit fattened by age is leaning over the counter, a typical drugstore cowboy. Who would think such a change could come over Norm Langevine. On Phillips Street, I see two people who look familiar. They are behind counters in a huge store. The out- side of the building is painted green; inside are throngs of jabbering people. Joan Stephens, as serene as ever, and still with the knack of getting what ever she wants, is endeavoring to sell a young lawyer named Lischio, a diamond! ?)ring. At the next counter I see Barbara Lewis who is in charge of the hairnets, talking with three men. What seems strange is the fact that the men don't want to leave. They are all very well dressed and seem to be men of the world. Suddenly, as if out of a clear sky, the floor lady comes rushing down upon them. Don't you know yet that in business hours- -? She gasps with surprise. What are you doing here ? Then Charlie Northup, Don Spink, and Ralph Woodmansee explain that they were merely inquiring about the sale of the hair nets which they had manufactured. At that Frannie Orgen's face softened and she began to talk about the old days at N.K. High. As the scene changes once again to the street, I can’t help seeing the figure of Harold Whitford, dressed in his police uniform and standing at the entrance of the newly erected Wickford Theatre, which, by the way, was designed by Bob Pierce and is now owned by Halsey McCombs. Upon entering the theatre and purchasing a ticket for the mere price of nine dollars, I am led to my seat by a lovely usherette whom I recognized as Janie Dyer. The stage is dark except for a lighted fountain spraying in the center. Slowly the light grows, and a girl, dark and slender is revealed sitting on a cushion. Janice Montana is the substitute Halsey has procured for Anne Wright, who usually plays the part of the stormy vampire of the Orient. As the play progresses, we find Bob Stroud playing the villain and Dick Heidel the mighty hero who rescues the heroine from Bob's vicious clutches. As in most popular shows, there is a group of chorus girls. As they creep in from the wings we recognize Claire Perry and Fran Duncan as the leaders. Directly following them are AnnGadoury and Alice Peck, then Marion Moffitt and Valerie Tuttle. And of course, bringing up the rear is none other than our own Nancy Burlingame. In the second act of this stirring musical comedy, The Green Dustpan, the comedians appear. They go under the professional names of Frank Broadbent and Marilyn Freeborn . They dance very well and their pranks and jokes would make even the great Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis blush with a sense of inferiority. The last act, however, holds the greatest attraction of the evening, when Bud Barker, with his marvelous impersonations takes the part of a half crazed opium-eater. Then Dick, with the aid of a band of loyal followers composed of Bob Butler, Paul Morra, and some others whom I don't recognize, have to rescue Janice again. When the curtain has gone down on the last thrilling scene, there is a great deal of hand-shaking and ex- clamations about the great success of the play. After the excitement is over, the actors go to the very exclusive King George Night Club which is owned and operated by none other than George G. Cranston. George has certainly taken good care of many of his former classmates, and I see on his staff: Hat check girl--Gloria Johnson, Cigarette girl--Margie Moynihan, and Head Waiter--Leonard LaFreniere. Returning to the street, I see Ronnie Corey, the newly elected town clerk, talking with the Commissioner ot State Fire Protection Forces, Harold Kinnecom, our one time high school Fire Chief. In case any of you are wondering, Ronnie finally married Marilyn LeGeyt. The surroundings change for the last time. The place seems to be in the outer suburbs. I see a wonderful campus with brick buildings under beautiful trees. It seems to be the new North Kingstown High School. These twenty years have surely made some very drastic changes for I see as principal. Miss Lois Gants, who because of her A.B., A.M., and PHD. degrees, became the ybungest high school principal in the country and a Miss Brow as Vice Principal. 1 also see on the faculty as history teacher--Jean Chouinard; as home economics teacher-- Rosemarie Burgess; as the head of girls' athletics--Mary Jane Devine; as office practice teacher Eliza Mumford. I see as English teacher--Irene Standeven, and due to Mr. Algren's recall to the army--Ruth Reynhout was asked to take over as the mathematics instructor. And who do you think I see as coach of Athletics? None other than Bruce WilcoiP. I sure am glad to know he finally got a football team of his own. Rosemary Arnold has returned from nurses training to be the new school nurse. Between classes pupils and teachers throng the walks. Occasionally I recognize someone. Upon seeing Ruth Harvey and Joan Simmons, I realize that they are taking a poll of the tunes played most by the students for their radio program, WICK. In the distance I see the gardiners are pruning the shrubs and I hurry off to watch them for a while. Tom Hazel, the head gardiner, is supervising his subordinate, Dave Moon who is transplanting a tree. Moon digs but he cannot plant. His mind has been shattered by a nervous break-down caused by overstudy in his youth! He stops and tips his hat to Mary Pelkey as she strolls by on her way to instruct her Driver Training class. The voice of the fortune teller grew fainter and more vague. He opened his eyes and finally after minutes silence, said Well, did you get your money’s worth? It is for you the Class of '52 to jifdge whether I did or not. THOMAS HAZEL. CLASS PROPHET 43 p. Zittella (Treasurer). J. Thomas (President), J. Hellewell (Vice President). M. Darling (Secretary). JUNIORS The class of '53 has always been an ambitious and capable class. Although their year asseventh eraderswas comparatively uneventful (probably due to the fact that they were busy getting acquainted With the strange and rather frightening life in high school), their year as eighth graders was marked by several activities a few of which were a Halloween party, a Christmas party, and a picnic at Blue Beach. In their freshmen year they held a food sale. Evidently they had decided it was time to look for- ward to the time when they would need a large class treasury. They also entered the Jabberwockand held a picnic at Lake Mishnock. As sophomores they were a very busy class. A Christmas Dance was held, at which Frances Duncan was chosenQueen, and BillDuncan was chosen King. In order toenlarge the treasury they held a Magician Show and another food sale. Their entrance in Jabberwock this year proved to be very successful, lor they not only won first prize on school night, but they also won first prize in the play-offs. From the beginning of the school year 1951-1952 it seemed that the juniors were destined to be the friendly rivals of the seniors. Jokes were made about the junior clique. songs were made up and sung in the cafeteria, and the juniors found themselves barred horn the table which tneseniors called theirs. Oh, well. Kids--it'll be yours next year. Among the more serious things that the class did in their junior year was the presentation of three one-act plays. And of course the Junior Prom. ' This gives the history of the junior class to date. Next year they will have the busiest year yet, but if they continue working in the manner in which they have worked in the past they are sure to have a happy and successful senior year. 47 C. Alien. J. Allen. N. Aubin. T. Berg. A. Boettger, J. Caswell. A. Clark. D. Craig. G. Cranston. M. Darling, T. Darling. J. Davey, E. Devine. L. Dolan R Dyer R. Eccleston, P. Evans, B. Flannagan, A. Fletcher, R. Gadoury, C. Gardiner, P. Gardiner, W. Glover, B. Gordon, R. Greene, J. Hall, B Ha'rtlin R Hawksley, F. Healey. R. Healey, J. Hellewell. J. Henry, J. Herbert, J. Huling. H. Judkins, J. Leach, H. Lewis. M. Morra, L. Murphy. C Murph.’ S. MacDonald, B. North. J. Northup. R. Northup. D. Records. G. Salisbury, S. Sargent, P. Sherman. C. Snow, I. Stump. M. Tarbox, J. Thomas. D. Tisdale. C. Waite. A. Weeden,,F. Wertz, B. Wood. F. Worden. D. Young, P. Zitella. Class Adviser: Mr. Herchen. L. Tyrell (Secretary), R. Ayers (President), F. Lakeway (Vice President), T. Buckley (Treasurer). SOPHOMORES Next to the juniors in line for the enviable and desirable position as seniors is the class of '54. The sophs started their years in high school as trembling and confused seventh graders. By the time they had reached the eighth grade, however, they began feeling rather important. They entered the Jabberwock and held a picnic and a Halloween party. What a let-down when drey came back to school as freshmen! They had been feeling so superior to the little seventh graders, but here they were, mere freshmen, looking up with awe and respect at the Mighty seniors . They soon became accustomed to being called underclassmen”, however, and held a food sale, followed by the presentation of a Cinderella Play. To end the year they held another picnic. Everyone will remember Baby Day. This amusing idea struck die class in their freshmen year, and on June 14, 1951, all the freshmen (or NEARLY all) came to school dressed as babies. They caused quite a bit of confusion, but it was fun. So far as sophomores the class hasn’t done much, but with their imagination and originality they will surely continue having fun and success all through their remaining school years. SonL tomore C. Allen, D. Allen, M. Ayres, R. Ayres, P. Barbour, M. Bott, R. Bott, M. Bratton, E. Briggs, S. Brown, J. Bruskle, T. Buckley, M. Butler, R. Byers, J. Capwell, P. Casey, R. Casey, S. Castle, M. Cavanagh, R. Cesana, A. Champlin, D. Champlin, W. Coats, K. Collins, E. Conn, R. Coyle, G. Cranston, F.Crossen, M. DeMars, A. Dougherty, D. Douglas, G. Dyer, R. Estabrook, A. Fitzgerald, D. Fitzgerald, S. Fletcher, J. Gadoury, E. Gadoury, R. Gants, C. Gardiner, D. Gardiner, R. Gardiner, M. George, W. Griffin, R. Hayward, M. Hellewell, C. Johnson, D. Kennet, A. Kenney, D. Kitchen, F. Lake- way, M. Large, J. Lewis, P. Lewis, J. Lord, A. MacEachern, L. Marsden, P. McElroy, S. Montana, F. Moone, J. Morlock, J. Murph, L. Pierre, J. Reynolds, K. Rice, W. Roberts, L. Rockwell, P. Rockwell, J. Salisbury, A. Schrimsher, R. Stevens, J. St. Pierre, L. Tyrell, M. Walker, J. Westlake, L. White, M. Whitford, G. Willett, R. Wilson. Class Advisers: Miss Moffitt and Mr. Perry. q Newman (Secretary), J. Davey (President, C. Sweck (Treasurer), D. Basso (Vice President), L. Cranston (Social Secretary). NINTH GRADE The first important thing that the present freshmen class did was to enter the Jabberwock. Even though they were only seventh graders, they walked off with the first prize. There were no other important activities until the end of the school year, when they held a class picnic at Goddard Park. When the class entered school as eighth graders they began at once to plan for a full year. On November 18, 1950,they held a Harvest Dance. The dance was for eighth graders only, and everyone who attended had lots of fun. In June the annual class picnic was held at Arcadia, R. I. This event was a great success, too, as everything this class does is and will continue to be. As freshmen the class came up with a novel idea. Along with the usual class officers they elected a social secretary, whose job it is to supervise all social activities. We are sure that this class will continue to be a success through high school and we wish them all the luck as they work their way upward. 55 2 reihmen E. Adams. S. Adams. H. Andersen. C. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. Bailey, P. Bailey. M. Barksdale, L. Basso, P. Baynes, L. Bean. J. Berg, C. Bicknell E. Boothman, R. Broadbent, W. Broome. P. Buckley, R. Burlingame, B. Burlingham, K. Busby. B. Buzzelle, B. Camp, D. Carrier, J.’ Canavey, A Cesana, N. Chase, M. Corey, H. Courser, L. Cranston, J. Davey, C. Devine, S. Ellen, R. Farrington, J. Fernstrom, A. Ferrucci, B. Gardiner, D, Gardiner, N. Gardiner, D. Griffith, M. Halloran, P. Halloran, D. Hammond, G. Handy, G. Hartley, M. Holgate, S. Ingram, E. Jackson, G. Johnston C. Jurgensen, I. Kennett, S. Kennett, D. Kenney, C. Kenyon. J. Kareliussen, J. Kulakowski, B. Ladd, S. Lakeway, D. Lambert, J. LeClair, R, Linne D'v °r“’ Lounsbury, M. MacDonald. R. Mann, E. Marra, J. Matteson. F. May, S. McCombs, R, McLaughlin, B. McNeil, W. Morra, K. Mumford B. Munro, N. Murch, D. Newman, S. Noel, A. O’Neil. E. Perry, R. Perry. J. Phillips, J. Poplis, A. Pruett, R. Reynhout, G. Rice. N. Rogers, S. Rogers brV H‘ 'ESmlegf J D; E’ Spink. S. Spink. C. Stephens. C. Sweck. R. Tardiff. N. Thomas. M. Thompson; J. Tirnell, M Tisdale, W. Vaughn, J. Ward, E. Whitford. J. Whitman, J, Whitman. R. Wood. ' Class Adviser: Mr. Rose. THE EIGHTH GRADE . i c a Ume r Alpxipff (' Anderson J Ansay, R. Armknecht, W. Arnold, D. Baker, M. Barbour, D. Belden, S. Bentley, F. Boettger, C. F. Adams, S. Adams. C. S’• nAl, ° 'Jbell f Cairn es R Chandronet, S. Clark. E. Cochran. P. Coffee, R. Collins. R. Corey. J. Craig, B. Schmeiler. R. Stelley, N. Tarbox. R. Tyler, J. Walton. G. Ward, G. Whitman. R. Whitman. J. Wilson, S. Wotherspoon. B. W igh . Class Adviser: Miss Darby. THE SEVENTH GRADE E. Adams, B. Aldrich, L. Allen, M. Austin, F. Babcock, J. Barta, M. Barton, R. Bennet, D. Benson, J. Bicknell, J. Bicknell, G. Blynn, S. Brown, J. Bordo, J. Bowen, B. Boyer, R. Briggs, M. Cahoone, B. Caldwell, D. Caswell, W. Champlin, L. Clark, K. Clifford, T. Conway, R. Cox, E. Cullen, E. Cummiskey, V. Dailey, J. Dailey, R. Davis, D. Dence, G. Edwards, G. Edwards, G. Finch, W. Gadrow, A. Ganze, G. Gardiner, K. Gardiner, R. Gar- diner, B. Garrison, M. Golding, M. Golding, S. Golding, R. Goodness, J. Grayhurst, D. Green, B. Hannifan, M. Hutchins, C. Johnson, D. Johnson, H. Johnson, J. Johnson, T. Johnson, B. Katona, B. Katona, L. Kenney, D. Kettelle, W. King, K. Kinnecom, C. Kulaskowski, K. Lawton, W. Lemming, D. Lewis, B. MacDonough, M. MacEachern, R. MacEachern, M. Mason, G. McCrea, D. McWilliams, J. Metzger, A. Moone, J. Moone, L. Morgan, T. Mulvey, S. Mumford, E. Muncey, M. Northup, P. Northup, B. Pelkey, J. Pelkey, T. Reid, B. Rice, C. Richardson, W. Rockwell, H. Rodriquez, M. Rogers, R. Sampson, J. Saunier, N. Schartner, C. Seguine, A. Sheibenpflug, A. Shepard, E. Sherman, D. Smith, J. Smith, B. Snow, R. Stacey, J. St. Pierre, D. Tallman, A. Taylor, A. Taylor, L. Taylor, T. Taylor, R. Thum, L. Tibbets, J. Timpson, A. Tisdale, A. Tucker, S. Tucker, F. Walker, H. Walmley, K. Webber, K. Weeden, D. Whaley, D. Wheeler, S. Williams, S. Wrightington. EIGHTH GRADE On June 6. 1951. the class of '56 held its first official meeting. The class officers who were elected were as follows: President....................Nicky Tarbox Vice President----------------Dajy Hirsch Secretary----------------------------Ruth Stelley Treasurer--------------------------Robert Collins On October 23. 1951. the class held its first meeting as eighth graders. Miss Darby, who is their class adviser, opened the meeting by welcoming the class. The purpose of the meeting was to elect new officers for the coming year. They were: President..................Robert Parker Vice President---------------Mimi Ladd Secretary-----------------Beverly Dunham Treasurer........-..........Nicky Tarbox A committee to choose the class flower, motto, and colors were also elected. The chairman of that committee was Mimi Ladd. A Sunshine Committee, whose chairman is Beverly Dunham, was formed. The purpose of this committee is to send get-well cards to any members of the class who might be ill. Although this class has not done very much socially so far, it can be expected that they will be very active vmen they have entered senior high school. They have a long way to go before they become seniors, but with the help of Miss Darby and their own ingenuity and persistence, they are sure to enjoy themselves all during their four remaining years in school. SEVENTH GRADE The first vear at North Kingstown High School always seems to be the hardest. The clunge from the grammar school routine of remaining in one room with one teacher routine with changing classes with a different teacher for nearly every subject is a little bit confusing at te? H ee™ amusing and a little ridiculous as we. seniors about to graduate, look back and try to imagine ourselves lookfng and acting like seventh graders. (Although there say we STILL act like seventh graders?) Nevertheless, you can often hear one senior say to another one. Did we ever act like that? Next year, however, you will be experienced eighth graders - and before you know it, the years will have flown by and you’ll be the envied seniors. Life in school very important part of building the future of every individual. We wish your class all the success and happiness that we had. and we hope you enjoy your school activities, both social and academic, as much as we did. 59 BACK ROW: D. Johnson, C. Boyer, R. Brassett, B. Dempsey, P. Franklin, W. Coats, L. Cranston, M. Barbour, B. Hannifan, R. Chandronet, F. Boettger, W. Cuttings, C. Alexieff, S. Bentley, W. Arnold, B. Aldrich, C. Anderson, K. Clifford, L. Allen, J. Campbell, R. Bennett. THIRD ROW: J. Bowen, S. Adams, M. Gardiner, R. Briggs, D. Caswell, T. Conway, M. Hutchins, D. Baker, B. Freeborn,.J. Bicknell, R. Armknecht, S. Ames, A. Estabrook, E. Cochran, S. Brown, D. Beldon, J. Bordeau, D. Dence, J. Campbell, B. Katona. SECOND ROW: R. Corey, R. Collins, M. Austin, E. Cummiskey, S. Greene, J. Gigitere, J. Greg, D. Greene, B. Dunham, D. Greene, W. Devine, B. Crouter, M. De Guzman, B. Greene, J. Crumb, T. Johnson, S. Clark, H. Glover, P. Gray, H. Johnson. FIRST ROW: M. Cahoone, P. Coffee, D. Cahoone, J. Brailey, L. Kenney, C. Johnson, A. Ganze, J. Fryar, G. Finch, K. Gardiner, J. Foley, R. Dougherty, F. Adams, V. Dailey, M. Barton. J. Grayhurst, J. Bicknell, G. Gardiner, J. Barta. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS ATHLETICS Coach Frank J. Murgo Coach Murgo, who comes from Bristol, graduated from Colt Memorial HighScnool in 1942. After serving in the Navy for three and a half years, he entered the University of Rhode Island in 1946. In 1947 he transferred to Springfield College where he received the B.S. and M.S. in physical education. While in school and college, he was a varsity member of all the sports in which he participated. Football and baseball were his outstanding sports. Fresh out of college and brimming with enthusiasm, he came to us in time to coach football for 1951. He has developed, in his teams and the student body, a spirit of good sportsmanship and cooperation. Here at N.K,H.S. he is both physical education director and coach of three sports. We. the SENIORS, who are graduating from his teams, as well as from the school, wish to extend to Coach Murgo our deep- est thanks for all he has done for us. We are confident that he will bring about many championship teams in the future. Anthony C. Perry Athletic Director Your unsurpassed guidance and support de- mands the most sincere thanks of both team and coach. Dr. Walter A. Pelser Sports Physican The rendering of your time and services has placed you in our highest esteem. To you go the sincere thanks of the squad and the coach. OUR LAST GAME We have just lost the last game of the season; For this defeat there is little reason. At the beginning of the season we were green, that's true, But the reason for this defeat I leave up to you. Well, we seniors have just played our last game; For us on a losing team there is no fame. While in the locker room we wonder what we did wrong, We hear the winning team singing their victory song. We wonder when we get back what the folks will say, Whether they’ll say. Nice game, boys, or Did you guys stink today! From all the boys who will play Football no more, We only regret we ended up on the wrong end of the score. And now as from the gridiron scene we pass. We would like to thank the Coach who took not only our defeats, but also our sass. We would like to thank all of you for your cheers, For they will last with us down through the years. And now as we pass, our defeats we will not hide, Yet for them all we can say is that we tried. BY FRANK BRUISER BROADBENT 63 N. K. SKIPPERSI BACK ROW: J. Poplis, W. Glober, G. C. Cranston, R. Broadbent, J. Leach, A. Lewis, D. Farrington, R. Mc- Laughlin, J. Herbert, J. Hellewell, F. Lakeway, R. Wilson, L. Murphy, J. Handy, J. Morlock, R. Byers, J. Madison, C. Allen, M. DeMars, Coach Murgo. FRONT ROW: J. Northup, R, Freeborn, G. G. Cranston, R. Woodmansee, F. Broadbent, F. Lischio, R. Corey R. Vaughn, T. Hazel, R. Ayers, LINEUP PLAYER NO. POSITION PLAYER NO. POSITION Fred Lischio 3 Right End Charles Allen 19 Line Ralph Woodmansee 14 Right Tackle Max George 16 Defensive Back John Northup 17 Right Guard Robert Ayers 20 End Larry Murphy 31 Center Fred Lakeway 27 Line A1 Lewis 10 Left Guard Mario DeMars 21 Defensive Back George Cranston 15 Left Tackle Ray Broadbent Defensive Back Tom Hazel 18 Left End Gerald Handy Back Bruce Munro 1 Quarterback Robert Byers Line Jack Herbert 25 Left Halfback Bill Glover Defensive Back Frank Broadbent 13 Right Halfback Cy Cranston Line Ronald Corey 11 Fullback John Poplis Back Robert Brown 5 Left Halfback Jim Leach Back Robert Freeborn 12 Right Halfback Dick Cesana Defence Ronald Vaughn 28 Line Dick Farrington Line John Hellewell 30 Back • First String THE COACH'S STORY A brave Scottish officer, when wounded in battle, saw that his men were faltering and falling behind as they recognized the fact that their leader was down. The following poem was the encouragement he gave his men. Coach Murgo applied it at tne half of the South game, and although we didn't win, it spurred the boys on to put up a better fight. Fight on my men, Sir Andrew said. I'm a little wounded but not yet slain. Let me sit down and rest awhile, Then I’ll get up and fight again. 64 FOOTBALL 51 Our football season in 1951 did not result in any victories in the playing field but it did result in a moral victory for practically every member of the squad. The first game of the season was played at Plainfield, Conn. We lost this practice game 19-0. The game was played in a driving rain storm and many fumbles resulted. Bob Brown suffered a broken right leg early in the fourth quarter, which removed him from our lineup until the South game. In our first league game we lost to Burrillville. 42-0. Although out played, the team showed great spirit. Ron Corey and Frank Bruiser Broadbent led us in our losing cause. The first home game was with Lockwood. We lost 52-0. Lischio, Corey, and Munroe led us offensively, while Broadbent was tops on defense. The East Greenwhich game saw us finally open up. Trailing 13-0 in the second quarter, Bob Freeborn con- nected on a pass to Bruce Munroe in the end zone for N.K.’s first touchdown of the year. Later, in the fourth auarter, Broadbent heaved a 47 yard pass to Fred Lischio, who ran 25 yards for our second tally. Broadbent miss- ed both’conversions, leaving the score 20-12. This game was a great booster to the teams moral. On Columbus Day, we traveled to Bristol to play Colt Memorial. Although they tried hard, the team couldn't gain a victory for Coach Murgo on his Homecoming Day . The final score was 38-6. Again Broadbent and Jackie Herbert led us offensively, while Ron Corey, Mario DeMars, and Bob Ayers were our top defenders. Bob Ayers scored the only N. K. touchdown when he fell on a blocked kick in the end zone. Our next home date was with Warren, and again we lost, this time 16-6. The fans were kept alive by Jackie Herbert's ball carrying. Jackie scored our only touchdown after an 81 yard drive which he led. After traveling to Barrington we suffered another defeat, 25-6. Max George, A1 Lewis, and batty Murphy did a good job on defense. The scoring honors this time went to Tom Hazel, who caught a pass by Bruiser and galloped across for the only touchdown of the game. November 10th was scheduled as an open date, but on the 9th we played another practice game, this time against powerful St. Andrews. Again we were unsuccessful, the score being 19-0. The team as a whole did a good job in stopping the strong St. Andrews squad. On November 17th, we met our arch-rivals. South Kingstown, on Mead Field at the University of Rhode Island South scored almost as well in the first half, leading 41-0, but after an inspirational pep talk from Coach Murgo, the boys were really “on the ball . The Skippers completely outplayed the Southies in the last half but still failed to pull out of the fire. After a beautiful defensive stand. Jack Herbert had the honor of scoring against the South team for the first time in 23 years. Frank Broadbent converted for the extra point; the final score was 47-7. Fred Lischio and Ron Corey made the All Class O' team during the season. Lischio was named AllClass C end for outstanding work in the East Greenwichand Coventry games. Corey was named All Class C fullback for his work in the Coventry game. At the close of the year others were named to the Honorable Mention of Class C competition. They were Ron Vaughn, George Cranston, Robert Byers. John Poplis, James Leach, Frank Broadbent, Jack Herbert, Larry Murphy, A1 Lewis, and John Northup. SKIPPERS OF '51 We entered the season with nine seniors on the squad. Four of these boys were our regular backfield men and the remaining five were our top linemen. These men were: BACKFIELD: FRANK BRUISER BROADBENT - That hard-shelled woman-hater who takes his meanness out on any opposing player. Bruiser” was elected co-captain of the squad, and was their point-after man. He was one of the best driving halfbacks in South County. Good luck, Frank. RONALD COREY - Toothless Corey was our plunging fullback on whom you could depend for the three or four yards you needed. He scored a touchdown in the Coventry game. Ron played all sports but preferred football to any other. Good luck in your hopes for college, Ronny. ROBERT FREEBORN - Bob played right-halfback offensively and proved to be a good defensive back He was responsible for our first touchdown; his pass to Bruce Munro scored the first six points in the '51 season Nice going, Bob. ROBERT LIMPY BROWN - Bob, a truly all around athlete, was injured in our first game this year But rather than give up his sports interest, he followed the team around on crutches and returned to the line- up for the South game. Bob is a good halfback who will be looking for a chance to prove it when he goes to college next year. Good luck for the future. Bob. LINEMEN: THOMAS HAZEL - Gluefingered Tom, an end, scored a touchdown in the Barrington game when he caught a pass from Bruiser and went over untouched. Tom will be remembered as the end who never missed a pass, right Tom? Good luck. Tom. . u v GEGRGE G- CRANSTON - George, playing both left and right tackle, opened up plenty of holes lor the backfield. He was the biggest senior on the squad, and used his build to good advantage. N. K could use him next year. Good luck in the future, George. FRED J. LISCHIO - Fred, an all around athlete who won the friendship of every man on the squad was rated one of the best ends in the state. He was co-captain of the squad and will really be a loss to N K ,’s lineup. May the future bring you good luck, Fred. RONALD VAUGHN - Ron is a quiet boy who doesn't say much but always gives his best. Although mostly a defensive player. Ron played tackle and opened up the holes at the right time. Best of luck, Ron. RALPH WOODMANSEE - Ralph is a hard-hitting tackle who you can depend on saved the day for us more than once. Little man with a hard tackle. Good luck, Ralph.’ His timely tackles BASKETBALL 52 The excellent coaching of Frank Murgo kept the team off the bottom of the league this year. The team won three out of twelve games scheduled for Class C competition. Only one man from last year’s squad was on hand to start the season off. The lineup for the Varsity squad carried the following boys: Fred Lischio, Norm Aubin, Bob Ayers, Ron Vaughn. Joe Poplis, Norm Langevin, Ron Corey, Jim Davey, Donald Young. David Champlin. The J. V. squad holds good prospects for next year's team. Their season almost parallelled the varsities. The varsity scores were as follows: Warren Barrington Colt Memorial R.I. Deaf Coventry East Greenwich South Kingstown Cumberland 44 North 29 Warren 52 North 24 63 - 47 Barrington 54 30 51 22 Colt Memorial 70 46 34 50 R.I. Deaf 51 M 70 50 67 • Coventry 58 M 37 56 28 East Greenwich 64 ' 44 73 53 South Kingstown 74 46 76 39 Cumberland 76 G2 ••••SENIORS •• • Lischio: Fred played guard this year and was playmaker for the team. He was the only experienced man on the squad and his influence on the rest marked him a leader. Lots of luck, Fred. Langevin: Norm was another guard who had a terrific eye and an un- canny ability to keep in the best of spirits. Keep up smil- ing. Norm. Corey: Ron was the third and alternating guard with Norm. He was timid on shooting but was a very good defensive player. Good luck. Ron. (Coach Murgo often remarked that if he had half of Ron and half of Norm in one body, he’d have a good basketball player. Vaughn: Ron played center after joining squad at half season. He was the Rougher Upper of the squad. Good luck in the future, Ron. BASEBALL ‘51 Victories during the '51 season were few and far between. Our losses were largely due to the fact that we had a non-veteran squad, and team had to be rebuilt. Most of our opponents were seasoned teams. The game tallies were as follows: North 10 Coventry 21 1 Lockwood 10 3 Gorton 16 2 East Greenwich 1 0 West Warwick 3 — Westerly — 1 South Kingstown 10 14 Coventry 9 5 East Greenwich 9 0 West Warwick 6 3 Westerly 5 3 South Kingstown 8 4 Lockwood 27 Bob Brown led the league with a .444 batting average. The following members of the squad were awarded letters: J. Herbert Captain, Catcher T. Davey Pitcher A. LaPrise First Base B. Loring Second Base J. Paterson Third Base W. Kelliher Short Stop R. Freeborn Right Field R. Corey Center Field A. Champlin Left Field E. Worden Pitcher R. Brown Catcher, Center Field R. Bonin Third Base Others on the squad who played on the regular J. V. team were: D. Young, T. Johnson, F. Lischio, and B. Baker. The Junior Varsity team experienced a very successful season under the coaching of Mr. Perry, Athletic Director of N. K.H.S. The Nucleus of the 1952 team will be horn the J. V. squad of last year led by four varsity veterans. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS STANDING: I. Stump, J. St. Pierre, J. Henry, E. Dailey KNEELING: C. Waite, P. Zitella JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS B. McNeil, J. Caswell, M. Holgate, J. Huling, S. Montana, A. Fitzgerald. 69 CHEERLEADERS Since sports hold a prominent place among N. K.'s activities, and, since a game wouldn't be a game without someone to lead the yells, the cheerleaders form one of the best known groups in the school. Yes, we all know the cheerleaders. Some of us, thinking only of the fun and glamour of such a position, like todream of becoming a cheerleader; however, few of us realize the hard work that these girls have to do. The cheerleaders have to work harder than any other possible club members just to learn enough cheers to try out for a place in one of our three groups. After a girl is chosen to be a cheerleader, she must help the other girls make up new yells, and work out the motions to go with them. Then, after learning the cneers well herself, she must practice long hours with the other girls until they can perform in unison. We all like to go to a game now and then, but the cheerleaders must go to every game in every sport we play. Rain or shine, hot or cold, these girls forfeit dates, movies, and parties to yell for our teams at all games. They have gone with the team to other schools to back them up and they have been our hostesses to the teams who have come to N. K. from other schools. The cheerleaders, like the players, earn letters; and, in their own way, they work just as hard as the boys for these letters. The gills stick with the team whether they win or lose, and cheer until they can't yell any more. The cheerleaders realize that playing a game is no fun unless someone is cheering you on, and they know the players appreciate their efforts. To encourage the students to give tneir teams more support, they sponsor pep rallies and occa- sional dances. Their work has not been in vain, for the cheerleaders have done a wonderful job in keeping up the morale of our boys and in showing our good sportsmanship to the other schools we have played. Left to right: Mrs. Bucklin, Mrs. Lewis (Dietician), Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. Cranston, Mrs. Steere, Mrs. Loignon. 71 SNoiivziMvona BACK ROW: D. Lambert, D. Gardiner, W. Morra, S. MacDonald, A. But- ler, T. Darling, D. Spink, R. Vaughn, M. Morra, D. Moon, R. Corey, J. Northup. MIDDLE ROW; R. Hawksley, P. Barbour, R. Stroud, C. Allen, R. Eccletton, T. Hazel, B. Wilcox, R. Woodmansee, R. Butler, J. Dyer, K. Mumford. FIRST ROW: N. Champlin, J. Westlake, W. Crossen, G. Willet, Mr. Lewis (Adviser), C. Gardiner (Secretary), D. Records (President), R. Conn (Vice President), D. Tisdale (Treasurer), R. Burlingame, D. Carrier, R. Freeborn. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Because North Kingstown is a rural school, vocational agriculture is one of the main courses of study provided for the boys who plan to take up farming as their life work. The Fu- ture Farmers of America Organization was formed and joined to the national organization several years ago to provide entertainment and training for the boys enrolled in this course. The boys who are members of the F.F. A. are working to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship, under the rules and programs of work set up by their national or- ganization. Each member and officer of the group has definite responsibilities which lead to- ward their goal and each must work to accomplish the goal. Most of the work is done in committees which plan activities in supervised farming, co- operation, community service, leadership, earnings and savings, and recreation. Home and school improvement projects, tractor driving, public speaking contests, and fund raising pro- grams are some of the activities the boys sponsor. Last year they also had a paper drive to help their community. Besides the local activities which the chapter plans, the Rhode Island asso- ciation organizes events for the members to attend and enter; they also make provisions for them to take part in similar events held in other states. Through this organization and their classes these boys are receiving much of the knowledge they will need to be Future Farmers. Further training is received by working on the nearby farms or by having projects of their own. Last year a North Kingstown student, Paul Barbour, won the New England Poultry Producers Cooperation Organization award for the best poultry boy in Rhode Island. From such good beginnings America is sure to have productive farmers in the future. 75 SENIOR HIGH F. H. A. BACK ROW: A. Pruet, C. Murph, J. Berg, J. Bruskie, A. Boothman, L. Jurgenson, J. Ward, G. Rice. THIRD ROW: J. Whitman. S. Thomas, E. Whitford, K. Collin , J. Timel, N. Rogers, S. McCombs, B. Burlingham. SECOND ROW: P. Gardiner. J. Whitman. J. Lord, T. Salisbury, F. Lord. S. Noel. D. Kenney, D. Gardiner, E. Jackson. FIRST ROW: C. Kenyon, R. Northup, M. Butler (Secretary), J.. Kareluissen (Trea- surer), Miss Eastwood (Adviser), V. Tuttle (President), C. Snow(Vice President), M. Thompson. EIGHTH GRADE F. H. A. BACK ROW: M. Ladd, B. Dunham, D. Greene, J. Hannifan, P. Knowles, B. Dempsey, S. Bentley, C. Boyer, D. Mudge. MIDDLE ROW: C. Laird, A. Eastabrook, M. Gardiner, B. Freeborn, P. Gray, J. Crumb, S. Clark, D. Hirsch, S. Luck. FIRST ROW; L. Pierre, A. King. S. Wotherspoon (Treasurer), B. Greene (Secretary), Mis Eastwood (Adviser), D. Cahoone (VicePresident), M. Morra (President), J. Macnamara, J. Brailey. 76 SEVENTH GRADE F. H. A. BACK ROW: C. Sequine, N. Shartner, J. Bowen, E. Cullen, B. Aldrich, B. Show, E, Sherman, S. Mumford, A. Ganze, G. MacCrae, M. McEachern. THIRD ROW; P. Northup, M. Cahoone, J. Bicknell, J. Metzger, A. Moone, D. Caswell, S. Wrighting- ton, M. Rogers, D. Greene, C. Kulakowski. SECOND ROW; M. Golding, J, Moone, J. Barter, B. Hannifan, G. Finch, M. Austin, J. Brayhurst, B. Barton, V. Dailey, S. Brown, J. Pelkey, D. Lewis. FIRST ROW: B. Katona, S. Williams, G. Blynn, C. Johnson, K. Clifford (President), S. Tucker (Secre- tary), Miss Eastwood (Adviser), E. Cummiskey (Treasurer), B. Pelkey (Vice President), G. Gardiner, D. McWilliams, C. Richardson. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Almost every day during activity period you can see a group of girlshurrying downstairs to the home economics department. They are probaoly members of one of our Future Homemakers of America groups off to a meeting or to work on one of their many projects. These busy girls, divided intogroups by grades, were admitted into the national organization only last year, but are already working hard towards their high aims of home and community Detterment. Each year the national organization of Future Homemakers of America sets up the aims and purposes for all the members to follow; mis year there are eight goals which run along the general lines of promot- ing a growing interest in home economics in the school, home, and community. Working towards these goals, ourF.H.A. members have divided their work into seven programs--fund raising, family service, school service, community service, national service, interest groups, and entertainment. Each of the groups of girls has worked out different projects to carry out these programs. Every week the groups meet separately and work to carry out at least one of their projects each month. In May, however, the groups hold their main event of the year--the installation banquet--together. At this time new officers are in- stalled and pins are presented to those who have earned them. Through their meetings, work, and classes these girls are learning many valuable lessons in home economy. They should really make wonderful homemakers, well trainedfor their service in America's future. 77 BACK ROW; S. Ellen, L. Allen, A. Lewis, H. Barker, G. C. Cranston, C. Whaley, G. G. Cranston, R. Pierce, J. Leach, J. HelleweU, D. Lambert, J. Morlock, J. Hall, W. Vaughn, B. Munroe. MIDDLE ROW; R. Corey, D. Basso, R. Pajack, A. Fletcher, B. Wood, S. Brown, W. Johnson. P. Madison, R. Whaley, I. Kennett, M. HelleweU, P. McCarthy, R. Gants, N. Shaw, J. Allen, T. Hazel. FIRST ROW: L. Gants, C. Bicknell, C. Johnson, L. Tyrell, A. Dougherty, B. Gordon, G. Cranston, B. North, J. Caswell, M. Freeborn, E. Jackson, P. Lewis, Mr. Hill (Director). MAJORETTES: S. Fletcher, S. Montana, J. Montana, D. Baker, M. LeGeyt, N. Gardiner, Rosemary Arnold (not in picture). SENIOR BAND AND MAJORETTES “The parade's beginning--I can hear the band! How familiar these words are to all of us, but very few of us realize how important our band is. Just think how dull parades and ball games would be without a band. At aU of our home games during football season, the band can be found in the stands providing a lot of spirit and helping keep up the morale of our boys. They also pack up and accompany the team to two away games during the season. The band has also joined other schools in joint concerts held both at our school and at the other school participating. Almost every year band members take part in the state band concerts and New England and Rhode Island Music Festivals. They have come out near the top and made a wonderful showing for North Kingstown at these festivals. Another important function of our band is to take part in the local parades on Memorial Day, HaUoween, and other holidays. Our band is one of our most important organizations in the school. It has given us fun, entertain- ment, and honor; it has provided musical training for its members. Of course no band is complete without its majorettes and our band is no exception. The girls who make up our majorettes lead the band in all its appearances and, in spite of long hours of marching, have always added plenty of snap to the group. In their spare time these girls keep up their marching and twirling, adding new routines now and then to keep them well prepared to continue leading our band to attain higher honors. 78 BACK ROW: K. Gardiner, T. Conway, D. Beldon, R. Dougherty, G. Jackson, M. Gardiner. N. Tar- box, G. Orme, D. Whaley, D. Kettelle. FIRST ROW: L. Allen, B. MacDonough, D. Smith, K. Webber, G. Ladd, J. Macnamara, C. Alexieff, L. Cranston, Mr. Hill (Director). MAJORETTES: B. Freeborn. B. Dunham, B. Greene. E. Prucella. JUNIOR HIGH BAND AND MAJORETTES Although many of the clubs at North Kingstown are for the whole school, we have a few that are exclusively for Junior High members. Among these is the Junior Band. Any Junior High student who can play a band instrument may become a member of the band. Some of the members of this band are beginners at their musical instruments; others have been playing for quite a while and are very good at it. Whether they are novices or not. every band member must get plenty of practice, both individually and with the rest of the group. Although the band can only practice in the early morning before school, it is a fairly large group, and the boys and girls come faithfully to these early sessions to keep up their practice. Here they are receiving a valuable background in music while they are entertaining their classmates and enjoying the thrill of playing in a band. The Junior High Band is primarily a training unit to prepare its members for the Senior Band; and they have appeared with the seniors on several occasions. The members have marched in the holiday parades in town, participated in the state band, and even appeared at the joint concerts the Senior Band has sponsored. Like the Senior Band, the Junior's have their own majorettes. These girls, chosen for their ability to march and twirl, are leading their band in grand style and are looking forward to leading the Senior Band in high school, hoping to gain honors our former Senior Bands have attained. They, too, must keep their twirling up to par and they must come to the early rehearsals with the band. Ifthe girls con- tinue to make good progress, the future Senior Band will have some wonderful majorettes to lead them. 79 STANDING: L. Gants, J. Salisbury, C. Waite, B. Flanagan. Mr. Hill (Director), J. Leach, E. Jackson, N. Shaw, A. Fletcher, H. Barker. SECOND ROW on the left: M. Ladd, R. Stelley, J. Fryar, D. Mudge. THIRD ROW on the right; G. C. Cranston, P. McCarthy, L. Cranston. SECOND ROW on the right: B. Gordon, G. Cranston, B. North, T. Johnson. CENTER ROW: J. Davey, B. Ladd, M. Darling, J. Salisbury, R. Whaley, C. Johnson, P. Madison. ORCHESTRA One of the prominent musical organizations at North Kingstown is the orchestra. Started to further music study in the high scnool, our orchestra provides us with entertainment while the members are learn- ing to play various instruments. Most of the boys and girls have real talent for the instruments they play. While the members are receiving instrumental training and learning the pieces, the rest of the school enjoys the entertainment they afford at assemblies and other programs. Besides playing at our assemblies, the orchestra also performs at the Christmas and Midwinter Fes- tivals sponsored by the school music groups. This musical organization takes a lead in the Class Day and Graduation exercises, and the members are on hand to play for any school affair which may need them. Some of the members also take part in the state music festival. Many of the orchestra’s men bets also belong to other musical groups in the school and they are kept pretty busy. Considering that the orchestra is only able to have two rehearsals a week, it is sur- prising to note that they give such marvelous performances. Although a great many of the other Rhode Island high schools don't have school orchestras, we find that ours is well worth having, both for training and for entertainment. 80 BACK ROW; J. Leach. C. Whaley. N. Shaw, H. Barker. C. Waite (Pianist). FRONT ROW: W. Johnson. R. Brown. P. McCarthy, A. Lewis. G. C. Cranston. R. Whaley(not in picture). SWING BAND This croup was originally formed to play for dances. Varsity Reviews, and other shows In 0 and 51 the band was very active, playing for dances and such for the benefit of the BAND UNIFORM FUND. The experience gained from playing in a band like this is a wonderful help for any musically minded person. The old members have infoved it ve m ch and feel sure that all the new members will in the future. The members of the band this year are as follows: Seniors; Bud Barker.,N ial V? lohnson and Pat McCarthy Juniors; Connie Waite. Jim Leach, and A1 Lewis Sopho more Cy Cranston. Although this is the last year for most of the students in the Swing Band,' itYis hoped that the band will be continued and that it will be as successful in the future as it has been in the past. 81 Patrick McCarthy, Director BACK ROW: C. Whaley. R. Corey. R. Whaley. T. Hazel. W. Johnson, A. Lewis, P. McCarthy. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Hill (Director), C. Waite, J. Brow, L. Gants. D. Newman, N. Gardiner, E. Dailey, T. Berg. FIRST ROW: F. Healy, J. Chouinard, A. O’Nell. C. Allen, J. Montana. L. White. L. Pierre. MIXED CHORUS After being omitted for a year, the Mixed Chorus once again became part of our extra curricular activities. This group, although elective, meets daily as a class directed by Mr. Hill, and the students who have joined it receive vocal training which is applied to pieces which they present at various pro- grams. During this year they presented popular and classical music at several of our assemblies. They also appeared with the Girl's Chorus at the Christmas and Midwinter Concerts as well as on the Treasury of Songs broadcast. In spite of the newness of the organization, it presented one of the biggest musical productions of the year. As impossible as it may seem, these boys and girls have in a few months, work- ed hard enough to put on an operetta for us and they did a wonderful job. The Mixed Chorus has provided entertainment for their classmates while getting vocal training and musical knowledge. It has certainly proved itself to be a good addition to our school's program. BACK ROW: A. Fletcher, P. Zitella, J. Huling, S. Montana, J. Caswell. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Hill (Director), M. Butler, G. Cranston, D. Baker, S. Castle, P. Orme, G. Dyer. FIRST ROW: L. Rockwell, J. Bruskie, B. North, B. Gordon, B. Flannagan. GIRLS' CHORUS One of the prominent elective organizations at North Kingstown High School is the Girls' Chorus. Meeting four times a week as a regular class, these girls receive good vocal training in music while they are learning the classical and popular songs which they frequently present at our assemblies. The primary purpose of this group is to further music study in the high school, but they also have a secondary aim -- to furnish musical entertainment for others. Besides their many appearances at our assemblies, these girls take part in our annual Christmas and Midwinter Concern. Each year they also appear on the Treasury of Songs broadcast when they sing several numbers over the radio. In past years they have sung in our Varsity Reviews as well as appearing jointly with other high school choirs in concerts presented both here and at the other schools. In this way the girls are accomplishing both of their aims. Although the girls join the chorus because they want to and not because of exceptional voices, many of them are quite talented vocally. This talent, with training, could easily make careen for them. 83 BACK ROW: B. Crowder, D. Records, H. Andersen, R. Vaughn. D. Anderson, R, Brown, T. Buckley. MIDDLE ROW: Miss Tew (Adviser). B. Gadoury, V. Tuttle. H. Tyrrell. B. Flannagan, R. Stevens. J. Stephens, A. Wright, J. Thomas. FIRST ROW: C. Alexieff, M. Ayers, L. Marsden, I. Stump, M. Pelkey, J. Montana, C. Bicknell, a Ladd. GOOD WILL SOCIETY Last year a new organization, the Good Will Society, was formed here at North Kingstown. Many other high schools have similar organizations, but this is the first time we have attempted to establish one. The boys and girls who are members of this group have already proved their worth to such an ex- tent that, in many instances, we don't know how we ever managed without them. The members are selected by the faculty from the various grades on the basis of their graciousness, manners, dependability, conduct, appearance, and scholastic standing — all characteristics which help them to carry out their work with ease, for these students are the hosts and hostesses of our school. Whenever there is an athletic or social event at school. Good Will members are on hand to act as ushers and to help the stranger find his way about. During the day many of the members have given up their free periods to help out in the main office where they act as receptionists. The Good Will Society is considered to be a Ufesaver by the new students who, so frequently during the school year, come to North Kingstown. The members of the Society greet these new students, introduce them to their teachers and classmates, and acquaint them with the school. They try to help them feel at home immediately by aiding their adjustment to the school rules, finding clubs for them to join, and making them feel one of us. North Kingstown High has-discovered what a wonderful asset this Good Will Society is, and we are glad that the organization was introduced to us. 84 STANDING: A. Dougherty, P. Zitella, T. Berg. L. Mumford, R. Wood, P. Halloran, P. Collins, M. Halloran, Mr. Herchen (Adviser), L. Tyrrell, J. Phillips, J. Pelkey, B. Freeborn, D. Greene, B. Dunham. SEATED AT TABLE: G. Spink (Advertising Manager), J, Stephens (Co-literary Editor), A. Wright (Co-literary Editor), M. Moynihan (Editor), P. Orme (Circulation Manager), F. Healy (Business Manager), H. Kinnecom (Exchange Editor). FIRST ROW: F. Salisbury, F. Babcock, D. Kettelle, W. Gadrow, K. Gardiner, G. Ward. MOUTHPIECE No high school would be complete without a newspaper to tell the latest happenings to the students. The North Kingstown paper, the Mouthpiece, tries hard to give the students an idea of everything that is going on and to create unity in the school. Most of the students here enjoy their paper very much and often complain because it either isn't long enough or it isn't published often enough. Few of us realize just how much work goes into a good paper. The first work of our Mouthpiece staff is to scout around and find all the news they can. On outstanding school issues they try to obtain the opinion of several students and teachers; these opinions are presented to the student body in the school paper. When new students or teachers come to North Kingstown, a member of the Mouthpiece staff interviews them and, through the paper, they are introduced to the school. The staff makes sure that no news about classes, sports, social events, love life, or activities is overlooked. They even exchange papers with other schools to find new ideas to improve our paper. Gathering the news, however, is only one step in the pub- lishing of a paper. This news must be converted into articles that will interest the student body, and then mese articles have to be typed, proof read, and finally compiled into a paper before it can be printed. Besides these jobs there are the advertisements to manage and the distribution of the issue after it is printed. The final step is the taking care of die finances, a continuous problem that the staff has handled very adequately. As soon as one paper goes to press, the Mouthpiece staff begins to work on the next one. In spite of being so busy, they have managed to sponsor some variety shows which have been presented during assemblies. Talented boys and girls from the school took part in these shows and offered us some good entertainment while reminding us that a school paper cannot exist without the support of the students. The members of the Mouthpiece staff are certainly doing a wonderful piece of work for their classmates. Their writing may possibly help them in future careers, but the enjoyment that is given to the studen’ .vho read their paper Ur exceeds any experiences that the staff might receive themselves. 85 STANDING: H. Kinnecom (Advertising Manager), J. Stephens (Personals and Underclassmen Editor), A. Wngnt (Personals and Faculty Editor), C. Hawkins (Clubs and Organization Editor), M, Pelkey (Art Editor), R. Brown (Personals Editor). SITTING: R. Pierce (Business Manager), M. Moynthan (Co-editor and Personals Editor), R. Reynhout (Editor-in- Chief), J. Montana Co-editor and Photography Manager), R. Corey (Sports Editor). YEARBOOK STAFF Late last year a new organization was formed here at N. K. --the Yearbook Staff. At first the group seemed to do nothing except talk about what they hoped to do, but as time went on they turned into one of the most ac- tive groups in school. Sometimes the boys and girls who comprised the staff seemed extremely bothersome as we would catch someone and begin firing questions at them, or take candids when they were least expected, or break up classes to take more formal pictures. At other times we seemed like terrible nuisances as we dashed down the hall with pictures or other interesting looking papers and, to your many questions, replied, Yearbook stuff; you can't see it. We didn't mean to be annoying, and we certainly appreciated your patience; we have been work- ing very hard to produce for N.K. a yearbook that the students and faculty could both enjoy and be proud of. This book is the product of our work; we hope it lives up to our standards. Although the staff met as a group and did much of the actual planning and setting up of the book and such, the majority of the work was done individually. The following is a list of the staff members with a brief sketch of what they did for the book. Ruth Reynhout was our editor-in-chief. She was behind us all the way, ready and willing to help us when we needed it. It was Ruth who kept us going so it would get to press on time, and it was she who did most of the fi- nal typing of our work. More than just our boss, Ruthie worked right along with us and without her this book would probably never have been completed. The first thing you think of in a yearbook is personals, and as someone has to write them, this task was given to Marjorie Moynihan and Robert Brown. They, with the help of other staff members, have spent long hours in- terviewing seniors and making write-ups about them. Although personals are short, when you write seventy-five of them, it becomes a hard task. Margie and Bob have done a swell job of providing us with an introduction to each of their classmates. Since no yearbook would be complete without pictures, a photography editor, Janice Montana, was a must on our staff. Janice has spent her free time making arrangements for pictures, scouting up all the candids and selecting the best ones, and seeing that the pictures got into the book in the right places. Our yearbook has been made more enjoyable by Janice’s grand job. Mary Pelkey was manager of the art work of our yearbook. All drawing, special lettering, and page arrange- ment was left up to Mary. Among other things she designed our cover and drew our title page, a big job in itself. Mary's work has given us a beautiful, neat book. 86 Anne Wright was the girl who did the writeups on all the faculty members. As she was also elected class historian, she had an extra big job; but she still managed to find time to help out with the personals. She did a wonderful job of introducing us to our teachers. Since there are underclassmen in our school, we felt that they should be included in our yearbook. Joan Stephens was selected to write them up. Besides running around for information and making these write-ups, Joan was always willing to help any of the other staff members. She helped Margie with many personals and inter- viewed people for Anne. Joan has done a great deal toward making our book successful. N. K. may be small but it is a very busy school. Its many clubs and organizations had to be included in the yearbook, so Christine Hawkins undertook to write them up. After bothering many club members and advisors for information, she wrote for hours to try to give you a bird’s eye view of just what goes on here activity period. Ronald Corey was our sports editor, and, even though he was on the teams, he had a big job. Ronnie had to hunt up game records, make writeups, and, as some of the teams wouldn’t be formed before the yearbook went to press, he had to take pictures for us and hunt up enough of last year's material to make a good sports section. All sports fans will agree that he did a swell job. All during the production of the yearbook the cost of the project was a major problem to us all. To try to keep this cost at a minimum Harold Kinnecom, advertising manager, spent much of nis free time soliciting adds. Witn his committee, Harold wrote letters and visited people to get us as much money as possible. It is because of his grand job that we are able to sell this book so reasonably. The last member of our staff, Robert Pierce, was by no means least. Bob was our business manager and his patient correspondence with Yearbook House, our publishers, got our material and information to us on time. Under his management we got our bills settled and our book published and sold. He did a fine job. 87 STANDING: D. Young, F. Broadbent, N. Aubin, G. Spink, B. Wilcox, H. Barker, D. Spink, R. Eccleston, A. Lewis (Vice President), SEATED: W. Glover, R. Brown (Treasurer), Mr. Perry (Adviser), F. Lischio (President), C. Northrup (Sergeant at Arms), J. Allen. BACHELORS' CLUB Just about every student in North Kingstown High has heard of the Bachelors' Club but very few know much about it. Originally started to provide entertainment for the confirmed ''bachelors” of the school, the goal of the members now is to raise enough money to provide a scholarship for some deserving senior. When the club was formed four years ago, the members set up a code of rules and regulations which all members must follow. New members are voted into the club by the advisor and present members.but unless they follow the rules they are automatical- ly expelled. The membership is limited to fifteen students of the eleventh and twelfth grades, each class having representatives in the club offices. Each year the Bachelors' Club members work on three main projects to raise funds for their scholarship. They sell refreshments at all home football, basketball, and baseball games. During basketball season they also sponsor a round robin basketball game in which teams from each class participate. Finally each year they put on a talent show which presents prizes to outstanding talent found among the students of N. K. With the money the club earns a substantial scholarship is provided for some senior chosen by the members,' advisor, and a scholarship committee. The members of this club are not only providing much needed assistance to their fellow students but they are also getting good training which will help them take their places as citizens of tomorrow. 88 Back row: D. Gardiner. First row: D. Records, retary - not in picture). R. Wilson, T. Darling, F. Lakeway. W. Roberts. F. Ogren, S. Montana, R. Byers, L. Marsden (Sec- W. Grittin (Foreman - not in picture). PROJECTION CLUB Quite frequently as we straggle into class the last minute, we find familiar objects in the room, and those who didn’t have time for homework find new hope-a moving picture might postpone the lesson. Most of us have found a film in class a great aid in understanding our subjects. If it weren’t for the members of our Projection Club, however, we wouldn’t be able have these films. The members of this club have given up much of their spare time to provide our classes with an operator for the projection of films that clarify our studies. First a member must spend time learning how to run the various projectors for films and slides; then they have to spend time projecting them in classes and running special films activity periods. Almost every day during activity period these boys and girls work to learn how to project films or to help their fellow members learn this useful art. When the new members have thoroughly mastered the mechanism and operation of the projectors, they have to pass a test given by their advisor. Mr. Hellewell. before they can become full-fledged projectionists. After the tests are passed, the students continue to give up their free time toshow the films which we frequently obtain from the State Film Library. These students are mastering useful skills while they are helping their classmates by showing these educational films. On Ground- R. Corey. T. Hazel (Lieutenant). J. Northup (Lieutenant). C. Allen, J. Dyer. N. Aubin, R. Hawksley, S. MacDonald. R. Cesana. T. Darling, G. Willet P Barbour In Truck: H. Kinnecom (Chief). D. Records, R. Butler (Lieutenant). D. Moon (Lieutenant). R. Vaughn. G. Spink, R. Eccleston, C. Northup. FIRE DEPARTMENT The high school fire department, formed six years ago to supplement the North Kingstown Fire Department, is the first such organization in the state of Rhode Island. The program not only trains the boys in fire fighting, but also helps to develop cool thinking and calm actions in an emergency. Under their chief, die twenty members of the North Kingstown organization are divided into foursquads. each directed by a lieutenant. In case of fire or a fire drill, the boys report to their assign- ed sections where they are responsible for the evacuation of students, extinguishing of fire, and salvage and clean-up. The student members are instructed by the men of the North Kingstown Fire Department in the use of the fire apparatus and equipment. In the spring when the brush and forest fire danger is great, the boys help burn the hazardous areas, and when the town department is in need of extra help the boys are always on hand. 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