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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1956 volume:

Tt li t ' i+upatoCdH Sc uM l 'ZVictyosvd. 6 ode 7 i£ zhxC JVvmcs He «.ater ? nov4stci This is the forward. Forward is the advancing, the going ahead, as opposed to the going back. We will never be able to go back. We have seen the happy, carefree days of high school, and we have captured these moments and recorded them for- ever in our SKIPPER’S LOG. We have been trav- eling on a sun-lit, calm sea for six years. Soon we will be set adrift on the churning ocean of time. The years may be difficult, dotted with trouble and sorrow, but we will be able to hold fast to these days as we have enjoyed them here at North Kings- town. This, then, is your yearbook. These are your activities, your laughter, your victories, and your defeats. Above all, this is YOU — as we have re- captured our youth on the pages of our SKIPPER’S LOG. CO NTENTS • ADMINISTRATION • FACULTY • SENIORS • FAVORITES • UNDERCLASSMEN • ATHLETICS • ACTIVITIES • ADVERTISERS Superintendent of Schools HIRAM A. DAVIS Secretary to the Superintendent MRS. Rl TH BERGSTROM EDWARD S. PRATT Principal •flow.� . LEROY E. ALGREN Geometry and algebra Could hare ail us in a fix Hut not with Ur. Algren I lei fling our floss of ti ■Is our senior class adrisor He couldn't hare been beat: To handle such a class as us If as reallx quite a feat! CHARLOTTE J. YRES Of Spanish, of French. Of France, of Spain. II ith the help oj Miss Ax res This hnou ledge ire gain. GRACE YL EASTWOOD In cooking and sell ing Miss Eastwood rated best. Teaching us the proper mix To entertain each guest. DOROTHY F. FRIEND If e teamed in Latin Of the three parts of Caul: I rider Mrs. Friend If e H atched Home fall. HAROLD J. FRIEND Because our guys hare taken shop From such as Mr. Friend. If e beliere t would be hard to find A thing they couldn 't mend. PHILIP HAGGARTY If xou would like to learn to drire. And learn to do it well. Take lessons from Mr. Haggarty And you'll surely ring the bell. JOHN J. HELLEWELL Chemistry and biology . Photography and tea. H ill remind us of Mr. Hellewell ff hererer we max be. ROBERT J. HERCHEN From Mr. Herchen w ho taught us English He learned sew from so. If e gained the knowledge to help us in college And wherever we may go. CHARLES M. HILL He helped us form a senior chorus And met with us one night each week. To Mr. Hill lie're truly grateful hid a lielter sport u e needn 't seek. HARRY R. LEWIS lie taught the hoys of farming And advised the F.F.A. If hat the guvs hare learned oj aggie Someday trill really pay. BERTHA S. MARSDEN Our library is new: Yet it's had a good start. This is due to Mrs. Marsden If ho played more than her pari. william McDermott Out on the field. Coaching our team. He helped the guys Stay right on the beam. DORIS F. MILLETTE An efficient boss or secretary Must keep his records neat: For teaching us the trick of it Miss Millette couldn't be beat. MR. LEON L’HEUREUX Mr. L Heureux taught in Latin Of the customs of the Gauls. Caesar and the Helvetians. The Gallic If ar and all. DAVID C. MELLOR The name is Mr. Mellor. The room is .305: For teaching G.B. T. There's no better guy alive. ANTHONY C. PERRY Known as Mr. Pern To everyone in school. Our athletic director Has a voice that's real cool. HENRY A. QUINN Mr. Quinn has taught us English: We've studied and we’ve read And he finally crammed some knowledge Into our empty little heads. ARNOLD R. ROGERS Ur. Rogers taught physics, Boyle's Law and all. Electricity and buoyancy And the speed with which things fall. HELEN D. ROSS Let's go back to Constantinople, Reminds us of modem history. How a teacher can be so popular Is Miss Ross's private mystery. JOHN SHERIDAN Ur. Sheridan taught us history; We enjoyed his class and so We'll never forget his teachings And all that we now knou: ESTER S. TEW Typing and shorthand. Office practice and all: We learned from Miss Tew How to be right on the ball. FRANK J. MURGO Victory, victory, that's our cry, V IC TO R- Y. Is he with it? Yes-sir-ree! Our coach will lead us to victory. SENIORS James Arthur Herbert — “Jim — Photo-Journalist Our Hero! Our President! Our Pal! Jim is a brilliant student and the most popular hit of sunshine in our class. He’s a member ol the 'gang and all in all. the finest chap we know. We wish you the greatest success, Jim. and all the best things in life. Senior Chorus 4; Class Play 3; Mouthpiece Staff 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Com - miller 3; Good U ill Society 3; Food Sales Committee 2; Class Motto Committee 3; I resident 2. 3. 4; Xmas Tree Committee 3. 4; Ring Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Wit.t.iAM Leon Arnold — Bill—Professional baseball player A star in baseball, basketball. ice President during his Senior year, and one of the nicest boys in the class. Bill is all we could ever expect one person to be. Probably we think so much of him for his quiet, unassuming manner. The best of luck to you. Bill! Yearbook Staff 4; Class Lawyer 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 4; Football 1; Plav Committee 3: Vice President 4; Social Committee 1; Ring Committer 3. Ki th Edna Stelley — Ruthie — Nursing Ruth is a member of the class who is never idle. She is alwavs busy with her studies or working for the yearbook staff. But all her time isn't spent studing — she likes a good time too. Ruth in- tends to become a nurse, and we are sure that she will succeed. N£. Music Festival 3; R. I. Music Festival 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 1. 2. 3; State Audi- tions I; Senior Chorus 4; Girls' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3; Class Play 3; Year- book Staff 4; Student Council 1. 2; Prom Committee 3; Good W ill Society 3; Secre- tary 1.3. 4; Vice President 2; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Com- mittee 2. Carolyn Doris Laird — ’ Blanche — Teacher Blonde hair, blue eyes, and a cute figure make up one of the sweetest seniors ever to graduate from N.K. Always collecting money for our benefit, and yet still remaining popular! Best of luck to a deserving girl. N.F. Music Festival 3; R.I. Music Festival 3; Senior Chorus 4; Girls' Chorus 2; Mixed (Tiorus 2. 3; Mouthpiece Staff 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 1, 2. Good Will Society 2. 3; Play Committee 3; Treasurer 3. 4: F.H.A. 1; Snowball Dance Committee 3. Frank James Adams — Frank — Join the service Lei us introduce one of the quietest members of the senior class, Frank, who is well liked by all his classmates. Although Frank has not expressed his plans for the future, we know he will reach the top. Kir Department 3; F.F.A. 3. 4. Charles Meyi ard Anderson — Charlie — Air Force Toot! Toot! Who is that speeding by in the big gray converti- ble? Whv, none other than our Charlie. Charlie always has a twinkle in his eyes, and a smile ready to burst forth. The Air Force is waiting! Smior Chorus 4: Bachelor's Club 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Road-e-o 3; Football 3; l la Committer 3; Xmas Tree Committee 4. Roger Pruyn Austin — Rog” — College Roger may be small in size, hut not in actions. His willingness to help and his cheerful disposition make him a welcome member of the class. Senior Chorus 4; Yearbook Staff 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Class Lawyer 4: Football 3. 4; (rood U ill Societv 4; Play Committee 3; Xmas Tree Committee 4; Xmas Card Com- mittee 4. Russell James Baker — ' Russ — Test pilot Introducing our pal. Russ. He is one ol our outstanding athletes in two major sports. Russ has won many friends by his Cheerfulness and love for excitement. We know that when Russ enters N.O.T.C. his fighting spirit will carry him to the top. Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Color Guard 4: Baseball 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Class Marshal 3; Xmas Tree Committee 3. Katharine Webster Batton — Katie — College Here comes noise — alias Katie. Nothing ever worries Katie. She is always happy and smiling. If she goes through the rest of her life as joyously, she certainly will make many friends on the way. We wish her great syccess in her chosen work. Senior Chorus 4; Ciris' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Song Leslie Preston Bean. Jr. — 'Beanie” — Unknown This quiet lad is our good friend Leslie. His good nature and pleasing disposition have won him the esteem of his classmates. We wish him luck and success in his future plans. Projection Club 3, 4. David Allan Belden — Dave” — College Dave is an all-around, good-humored fellow. He gets marks anyone can be proud of apparently without much effort. The pessimistic guv of the senior class. We understand he intends to go to college and we know you’ll be a success, Dave! Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 1; Road-e-o 4; Good Will Society X; Play Com- mittee 3; Fire Department 1. 2, 3, 4; Vice President 3; Xmas Tree Committee 3. Eddie Sten Victor Benson — Ezra — Unknown Ladies and gentlemen, presenting EDDIE,” one of our star football players, who sets all the feminine hearts a-flutter with his blonde hair and blue eyes. His dramatic ability in the junior play has made him well-known throughout the school. We wish you success and happiness, Ed.” Senior Chorus 4; Bachelor's dub 4; das. Play 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Football 3, 4. Shiriey Jane Benti.ey — Shirl — College One could never wish to find a belter friend than Shirl. She is a well-known member to all and the pang” who always know there’s a good time in store for them when Shirl is around. One of her hobbies is attracting the boys with those flashing blue eyes. We wish you the greatest success in life, Shirley. Senior ('.horns 4: Corin' Choru� 1. 2. 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4: Pep Club 4: Cl a � Song 4; F.H.A. 1; Ring Gimmiltcr 3. Mary Marceia Blackman — fiki” — Secretary Here is Marceia. with her pleasant smile and winning way. She has made many friends while at N.K. and we know she will keep them after she leaves. Good luck for your future success. Mar- ceia. Senior Chorus 4. Fred W. Boettger — Fred — To travel Height? Well. Fred certainly has more than his share of that asset. Very quiet but pleasant is Fred. Health and happiness to you, now and always. Good Will Societ� 4; Play Committer 3; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4. Deborah May Cahoone — 'Debbie — College Find a party and you'll find Debbie. Just look at the smile! Is there anv wonder that Deb is one of the most popular girls in our class? Alwavs cheerv and full of fun. Debbie intends to further her education at R.I.L. YE. Music Festival 3; R.I. Music Festival 1. 2. 3; Senior Chorus 4; Girls' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Play 3; Mouthpiece Staff 3; Cheerleader 1, 2. 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Prophecy 4; Food Sales Committee 1. 2. 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. R rk r C rd — ‘Bobbie' — Office worker Although Bobbie came to us onl this Near, she is alrcadv a big asset to the elass. She plans to go into offiee work and we know that with her pleasing manner there will alwavs he a good time when she is around. (rood luek to sou. Robbie. Senior Cimru I. Mixed Chorus t Sylvia Ann Ci. rk — Sv r —Seeretars Always happ and good-natured — that's S l ia. Who eould help but like that combination? We hear that she is going to be a stenographer. Well, Sylvia, don’t let a ’certain person” interfere w ith oiir work. Success and happiness to vou. Mixed Chorus 1: Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Pla Committee 3. Rich nrd Dai.f. Corey — ’ Dirk '— Armed Forces Dick is an active participant in nearlv even sport. He is e er body's pal. His interests are many and varied —girls being per- hap the greatest. His ready smile and winning wavs have won him many lasting friends. Senior Chorus 4: Mixed Chora� 2. 3. 4; Bachelor's Club 4; Color Guard 4; Year- b«� ok Staff 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Food Sale Committee 1; Pla Committee 3: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3; Xmas Tree Committee 3. 4. Alice Lenore Cranston — “Kelly — Nurse This young lady is none other than Lenore, who is a good • natured and sweet miss. The school orchestra will surely miss her saxophone-playing next year. Lenore is a great sport and a great pal and we’re sure that her later life will be successful. Band 1. 2. 4; N.E. Music Festival 3; R.I. Music Festival 1. 2. 3; State Orchestra 3; Orchestra 1. 2.3; State Auditions 1.2: Senior Chorus 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee Chairman 3; Good Will Societv 2; Food Sales Committee 2. 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3. Wayne Cutting — ”Weiner”— Landscape construction Wayne appears to be quiet — but in reality he is a fun-loving chap and everyone in his company is assured of a good time. Best wishes. Wayne, and may you have the best of luck in your under- takings! Baseball 2. 3; Ra� krtball 2. 3. 4; Food Sale Committee 3; F.F.A. 1.2. 3. 4; Xma Tree Committee 4. Rhoda Jane Densmore — Rhody” — Nurse Just a blue-eyed blonde, describes our Rhody.” During her two years at N.K., she has never been known to wear a frown; her sunny disposition has won her many friends. She intends to enter the nursing field. Success and happiness from us to you. Rec ord Club 3; Mouthpiece Staff 3; Food Sale Committee 4; Social Committee 4; F.H.A. 3: Snowball Dance Committee 3. William Robert Devine — BUI” — Air Force Introducing Bill, one of the quietest boys of our class. Bill doesn't go out for school sports on a very large scale, but he is a whale of a fellow w hen you get to know him. Best w ishes from the class go with you. F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. James Ernest Dodd — Jim” — Navy Jim is a quiet bov from Florida. He doesn’t take any interest in girls while in school, but one can never tell what one does out- side. Jim is very much interested in the Navy and plans to make it his career. Best of luck, Jim. Mouthpiece Staff 3; Che � Club 2, 3. Jeremiah Foley — ‘ Jerry — Navy Behold our Jerry, the mischief-maker. He is the smallest mem- ber of our class, but don't forget —good things come in small packages. Farewell and good luck. Jerrv. R.I. Music Festival 4; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Bachelor’s Club 4; Class Pla 4; Color Guard 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 4; Food Sales 4; Social Committee 4; Xmas Tree Committee 4. Judith Fryar — “Judy — Laboratory technician Even the mention of Judy's name brings to mind the blue Ford that goes flving bv. Does she drive fast? Ask someone who hasn't caught their breath yet. Judy's blue eyes and blonde bob and cap- tivating smile have won her a host of friends. She intends to go to R.I.U. to study to be a laboratory technician. Band 1, 2; N.E. Music Festival 3; R.I. Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; State Orchestra 3; Orchestra 1. 2, 3; State Auditions 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Prophecy 4; Good Will Society 1, 3; Food Sales Committee 4; Class Motto Committee 3; Social Committee 1. 4; F.H.A. 1; Student Librarian 4. Marion Lucille Gardner — Marion — Secretary — P.B.l. Shy? Yes, in the classroom and around school. Outside of school she is different. Her unusual refinement makes friends for her everywhere. We understand you are to attend Providence Bible College. Success to a worthy career. Marion. Band 1; R.I. Music Festival 1. 4; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 4; Mouthpiece Staff 3; F.H.A. 1. Howard Lee Glover — “Houie — Air Force Gangway, here comes another one of our football players who fought hard for good old N.K. In his matter-of-fact way, Howie has gained many friends and we know the Air Force has opened its arms to you, Howie! N.E. Music Festival 3; R.I. Music Festival 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3,4; Bachelor’s Club 4; Class Play 3; Color Guard 4; Student Council 1.2; Prom Committee 3; Class Lawyer 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Social Committee 4; Xmas Tree Committee 3. 4; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Joan Mary Hannifan — Speedy — Secretary If vou hear someone yelling, out of mv way ’ you'll know it's Joannv hustling down to the cafeteria to reserve a table for the gang. Joan's motto is first come, first served. She is full of pep and vim and is always ready for a good time. ell here's luck to you, pal! Record Club 3; Mouthpiece Staff 1; Good Will Society 4; Food Sale 1, 4; Social Committee 4; F.H.A. 1; Xmas Tree Committee 3. David Alan Harrison — 'Date — Mechanic, Coast Guard Dave is everyone’s friend. He is always ready to lend a help- ing hand. Although undecided as to future plans — success is sure to be his. Gary Mathew Harrison — Hippo — College Garv is the type of boy who forgets his worries by smiling. Al- though he has not participated in athletics, he is an ardent sup- porter of all sports. Wishing you success when you enter college in the fall. Senior Chorus 4; Bachelor’s Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Play 3; Prom Com- mittee 3: Hoad e o 3; Football 1. 3; Projection Club 1; Chess Club 3; Play Com mittee 3; Xmas Tree Committee 3. Barbara Ann Healey — Bobbie — Airline hostess Bobbie is a gal with devilment in her eyes. But can she cook! Can she sew! How's the peroxide, Bobbie? Bobbie intends to be an airline hostess. She would rather have two feet in an airplane than one foot on the ground. Good luck to you in your future am- bition. Music Festival, R.I. 4; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Roade-o 3; Food Sales Committee 1, 2. 4; Class Motto 1; Social Committee 4; Snowball Dance Committee 3. William Coleman Helton — Bill — Naval officer Bill has gone in his quiet and retiring way, tackling all jobs that happen to come his way equally conscientiously. Bill feels a strong call to the sea, he wants to join the Navy. We wish him luck and lots of medals. Basketball 3; Xmas Tree Committee 3. Carolyn Hummel — ”Carole — Secretary A giggle, a burst of laughter and behold, Carole appears. Carole is always in the midst of gaiety and continuous merriment. Being an excellent typist and stenographer, we are sure Carole will be a wonderful secretary. Band 3, 4; N.E. Festival 3; R.l. Festival 3; Orchestra 3; State Auditions 3; Senior Chorus 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Plav 3; Class Poem 4; Student Librarian 4. Judith Belle Johnson — Jude — Nursing In the three years that Judy has been with us. she has made many friends. This is not a surprise because she alwavs has a smile for everyone. Judy intends to become a nurse and we are confident that her pleasant personality will ease the pain of her patients and won’t we envy them! Mixed Chorus 3; Record Club .3; Gass Poem 4; Food Sale Committee 3; Social Com- mittee 4; Snowball Dance Committee 3. Oliver Josun — Ollie — Unknown Ollie s middle name must be good sport” because he alwavs has a cheerful smile and a willing hand. His ability to reach the cafeteria before anyone else is his greatest achievement, and we know that his capacity for getting there first will show up in later life. Mouthpiece Staff 3; Food Sale Committee 1, 2, 3. 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Xmaa Tree Committee 4. Annette Simmonnf. Kinc — ' Anne — Telephone operator Well, well, 1 suppose you’re wondering who this quiet, conserv- vative young miss is? It’s none other than Anne. In spite of her quiet self, she has acquired many friends. Success to you. Record Club 3; Ciris' Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1; Mixed Chorus 4. Doris Mae Klein — Doe” — Telephone operator Attention, please! May we introduce to you Doe, whose sweet- .ness and merry disposition have won for her many friends at N.K. Doe intends to be a telephone operator and we’re sure she won’t get any wires crossed. Mixed Chorus 3; Snowball Dante Committee 3. Grace Dawn Knight — Gray ” — Nurse Gray, though somewhat quieter than the usual high school senior, is a girl of sweet, delightful character. Her next goal is nursing and we wish her oodles of luck. Mixed Chorus 4; Record dub 3; Mouthpiece Staff 3; F.H.A. 3. Priscilla Carolyn Knowles — Prissy ” — College With flaming red hair and brown eyes who could miss our high-stepping drum majorette. Her charming personality has won her innumerable friends. She is interested in all types of of- fice work, and her keen mind will be an asset to any business firm. Band 4; Music Festival. New English 2. 3, 4; Music Festival. R.I. 2, 3, 4; Senior (.’horns 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Road-e-o 3; N.K. Twirlers 2; Drum Majorette 4; Play Committee 3; Food Sales Committee 1.2, 3, 4; Social Com- mittee 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Xmas Tree Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Geraldine Hayden Ladd — Mimi — U.R.I. Mimi is a cute gal who appears to be quiet, but she really isn't. Whenever anvthing exciting is going on. Mimi is always there and ready to add to the fun. We all wish you success at U.R.I. Band 1; YE. Music Festival 3; R. I. Music Festival 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 1, 2. 3; State Auditions 1; Senior Chorus 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 2; Prom (Committee 3; Good Will Society 4; Plav Committee 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Carol Alice Lewis — Lubby — Teacher Carol is one of our happy-go-lucky girls. One rarely sees her when she isn't smiling or telling a funny.' Boys? We hear that Carol has a great dislike for the opposite sex. Keep it up Carol, as long as vou can, but be careful when you fall. Carol intends to go to U.R.I. and become a teacher. Band 1,2. 3. 4; N.E. Music Festival 3: R.l. Music Festival 3; State Orchestra 3; Or- chestra 3; State Auditions 2. 3; Food Sales Committee 2, 4; Social Committee 4; Xmas Card Committee 4. Lyle Locke — Lyle — Unknown Step right up, folks, and meet Lyle. Frozen faces melt before his snappy chatter. His big broad smile is a sure bet to chase away the blues. Lyle holds down a dependable tackle position in football. Football 3, 4; Play Committee 3. Beverly Ann Maynard — Bev — Medical secretary Hello, here's Bev. the girl who came to us from far off North Carolina. Bev never fails to see the sunny side of anything and if you know her well enough, she is proud to have a giggle which is just bound to affect you, too. Good W ill Society 4. Margaret Gertrude Morra — Dolly — Secretary Voted the prettiest girl in our class, Dolly is well known throughout school for her looks and personality. Her sweet dispo- sition and lovely smile are sure to bring her all the happiness she deserves. N.E. Musk Festival 2; R.l. Music Festival 2; Girls’ Chorus 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 2; Mouthpiece Staff 1; Yearbook Staff 4; N.K. Twirlers 1; Food Sales Committee 2.3; F.H.A. 1: Ring Committee 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3. Dariene Ann Mudge — Mudgey — Secretary A cute, vivacious brunette with lots of personality. Mudgey has done a great deal in helping the class and we are sure she will be an excellent secretary in the future. She is an expert typist and takes her shorthand notes as neatly and transcribes them as effi- ciently as an experienced stenographer. Band 3; R.l. Music Festival 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Senior Chorus 4; Record Club 2; Mouthpiece Staff 2; Food Sale Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Play Committee 3; Class Motto Committee 3; Social Committee 4; F.H.A. 2; Ring Committee 3; Snow- ball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Kenneth Charles Munroe — Ken — Engineer Ken is an all-’round athlete who doesn’t know the meaning of licked.” Think of all the things that the term regular fellow” stands for, then apply them to Ken. W ith his fighting spirit, Ken cannot help but attaining success in his future undertaking. Senior Chorus 4; Bachelor’s Club 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2; Football 2. 3. 4; Xmas Tree Committee 3. Joan Elizabeth Northup — Liz — Advertiser The little Gum Getter” that’s our Joan. Energetic and full of fun, and just bubbling over with mischief. Joan is as fine a sport in life as in sports. Hey Joan! How’s your knitting? Good luck to vou in vour future success. Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Record dub 3; Student Council 3; Prom Com- mittee 3; Road-e-o 2; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Louis Harvey Northup — Louie”— Work for his father Louie is everybody’s pal. As a good worker, a fine sport, and a fine friend, he really stands out. One seldom finds one like Louie. His interests are many and varied — his girl, perhap, be- ing the greatest. Senior Chorus 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club 2; Football 2; Food Sales Committee 4; Play Committee 3; Social Committee 4; F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Xmas Tree Committee 3, 4; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Com- mittee 2. Joan Ann Perry — Joan — Teacher A real cutie with lots of pep and charm, that’s our cheerleader. She is a whizz at typing and shorthand and plans to be a business teacher. Her cheering has spurred on manv of N.K.’s teams to victory. Joan, we too, cheer you on to success. N.E. Music Festival 3; R.l. Music Festival 2. 3; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3; Mouthpiece Staff 1; Cheerleader 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Good Will Society 2, 3. 4; Food Sale Committee 2. 3; Class Motto Committee 3; Xmas Card Committee 4; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Letitia Peterson — Dixie — Nursing Dixie came to us in her senior year from Florida. Behind those brown eyes of her’s lurk fun and friendship. Your classmates wish you ’’nothing but the best.” Cynthia Frances Peterson — Pete” — Teacher Pete is a cute gal with a soft blonde bob and a pleasant smile. We often see her coming down the corridor with a pile of books. The books are no pretense, she uses them extensively. U.R.I. will certainly welcome Cynthia. N.E. Music Festival 3; R.l. Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Class Play 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Food Sale Committee 1, 3; Secretary 1; Xmas Card Committee 4; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee 2. Almira 1 Y PuCEI.LA — lvrti — Policewoman Just a sandy-haired girl with dancing, expressive eyes, that's Almvra. We have grown to love her during the past lour vears for her firm sincerity and frankness. The class wishes you luck while out in this world. R.l. Music Festival 1: Senior Chorus 4;. Mixed Chorus 4: Mouthpiece Staff 1.3; Food Sale (iommittrc 3; Play Committee 3; Snowball Danoe Committee 3. Donald Nelson Raesner — Hifi Don' — College Here's the Big Bov himself. W ho could find a better friend than Don? One of our star football plavers and can he hold that line! He is a good student, although he believes homework to be a trifle irksome. After leaving .k. Don intends to continue his ambitions at U.R.I. Bachelor's Club 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3: Baseball 2. 3: Football 1, 2, 3. 4; (Jaas Marshal 1, 2; Xmas Tree Committee 3; Ring Committee 3. Carol Anne Robertson — Carol — I'nknown Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Do you blame them if the blondes are like Carol? She is the possessor of a sunny disposi- tion. Her systematic and business-like ways are sure to secure for her an eminent place in the business world. Frank Ernest Salisbury — Blackie — Dairy farmer Frank is one of those fellows that vou cannot forget. He is quiet, but those who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance during his stav at N.K. have found him to be a true friend. Here’s luck to a fine classmate. Fire Department 1, 2; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Beverly Schheller — Bei '— Secretary Bev looks demure but pictures don't always tell the truth. Be- sides attending all our games and plays, she brings along a cer- tain blonde boy to enjoy them with her. Her ability to type will be bound to please her employer. Dorothy Schramm — ’’Dot — Unknown Who is that demure blonde walking down the corridor? De- mure? Whv you don't know Dot. Don't let her fool you. That in- nocent look and maidenly blush hide a multitude of wiles. Dot should make someone an efficient secretary. Nicholas Tarbox — Nick” — Stock ear driver Nick is another of our athletes excelling in football and basket- ball. His pleasing personality and keen sense of humor have made him a favorite with all. The best of everything to you. Nick. Senior Chorus 4; Bachelor ® Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Bascliall 2. 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Food Sale Committee 3; Class Motto Committee 3; Xmas Tree Committee 3. 4. Myrna Eileen Tefft — Myrna” — Unknown Myma is regarded by her classmates as a shy, but sweet girl. She takes a great interest in her studies. Her main intention for the future leans to agriculture. The Money Bags for the class trip. Best of luck, Myrna. GEORGE Lotis Ward — Big George 9— Business administration Has anvone seen the wolf chasing Little Red Riding Hood? Surely you have heard that hearty laugh above all others. George is quite the gallant young man. He has a great sense of humor. When he enters college all our luck will accompany him. (He needs it!) N.E. Mutir Festival 1. 2.3; R.l. Mu� ic Festival 3; State Audition� 2. 3; Senior Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3; Bachelor � Club 3. 4: Mouthpiece Staff 1; Year- book Staff 4; Student Council 2; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 2. 3; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer 2; Xmas Tree Committee 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3; Sophomore Hop (Committee 2. Jorge C. Weeks — George — Aviator mechanic Jorge came to us from South America in his senior year. In this year he has won many friends. He seems to be a quiet chap, but we all know him as a jolly companion. The class wishes you luck, George. Football 4; Senior Chorus 4. Gail Meredith W hitman — Gail ’ — I nknown If you hear an uproar in the corridor, Gail is sure to be some- where around. Although this young miss is not of a studious na- ture. she has done well during her four years at N.k. She will en- ter the business world after graduation and her blonde hair and blue eyes will surely brighten up some dark office. Robert Andrew Whitman — Bob — Unknown Time will not erase Bob from our memories. His ready smile and kind nature have won him a host of friends. Lots of luck and best wishes for the future. Fire Department 1, 2; Xmas Tree Committee 3. John P. Wilson — Jock ’ — Architect Presenting Jock, intelligent, fun-loving, and good-natured de- scribes this outstanding student to a rfT.’’ His winning personality and willingness to help others have made him the pride of YK. Jock plans to be an architect and we know he'll reach his goal. Senior Chorus 4; Bachelor's Club 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Hoad r-o 3, 4; Football 1. 3. 4; Xmas Tree Committee 3. Sandra Edith Wotherspoon — Sandy — Nurse A blue-eyed strawberry blonde. Brains! Sandy has loads of them. For four years her name has been on the Honor Roll. In spite of the A's don't think Sandy has spent all her time study- ing — for she isn't at all adverse to memory. We hear that she in- tends to become a nurse. Mav the best always be vours. N.E. Vlusir Festival 3; R.I. Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Girls Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Good ill Society 2; Food Sales (Commit- tee 4: Play Committee 3; Social Committee 4; Xmas (Card (Committee 4; Snowball Dance (Committee 3; Sophomore Hop (Committee 2. Barbara Joyce W right — Bobbie — Marriage Who's this dark-haired little girl with the sparkling eves? Whv, it's Bobby. People can't help liking her because — well, just be- cause she’s Bobby. We feel that with her friendly manner she will make a success in the business world. N.E. Music Festival 1; R.I. Music Festival 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 4; Mouthpiece Staff 2, 3, 4; Food Sales Committee 3; Snowball Dance Committee 3. Mary Elizabeth Andre — BeU — Housewife Talk about ambition! Here’s a young lady who was married in her junior year and has returned to school to receive her diplo- ma. W ishing you success and happiness in vour married life. R.I. Music Festival 1. 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed (Chorus 1,2; Mouthp iece staff 1. 2, 3; N.k. Twirlers 1; F.H.A. 1. It was in the fall of 1950 when we first set fool on the deck of the ship which was to carry us on a six year journey. We were assigned to this vessel which had no name, just a number, 1956. This was an entirely new experience for us. W'e had entered the grown world of high school. We soon discovered that we needed an experienced person to command our ship, and Miss Darby was chosen to fill that position for our journey. The first vear of high school we were busy adjusting ourselves to the change from grammar school to high school. In high school, we soon found out. you were pretty much on vour own. you had homework, and no recess. But we managed to sail off with second prize both nights of the annual Jabberwock” with our original Miniature Minstrel skit. With the end of our first vear just over the next wave, we elected our executive com- mittee or officers, and set our dues at 25c a month. Our officers were: President: Bob Parker Vice President: Beverly Dunham Secretary: Ruth Stelley Treasurer: Nick Tarbox Coming back to our second year aboard ship, we were surprised to learn how familiar we were with the routine of our new life. Our first class project was a food sale and it proved to be very successful. We had a sad experience during our second vear in high school. Beverly Mathewson. a student in our class whom few of us knew, died suddenly after a short illness. Our class officers attended her funeral and extended our sympathies to Mr. and Mrs. Mathewson. At the end of this vear. we felt as though we were well organized enough and well enough acquainted to have a picnic. We really had fun that day — swimming, playing baseball, throwing unwilling members of the class into the water, and even getting lost. The next vear we were freshmen and really knew all the ropes! We were starting to get cocky and self-assured but an occasional dunking from the upperclassmen soon dampened our fun. W e elected our class officers almost immediately and they were: President: Phil Franklin Pice Resident: Ruth Stelley Secretary: Cynthia Peterson Treasurer: Bev Dunham Mr. Stowers, our never-to-be-forgotten English teacher offered to assist Miss Darby at class meetings and various activities. Mr. Stowers proved to be the highlight of our third vear in high school. We were forever dreaming up romances between him and every sin- gle female teacher at North Kingstown! He certainly was the talk of the class and his name is still brought up occasionally to bring to mind some incident of this year. Under Miss Darby's and Mr. Stowers’ guidance, we held a class Halloween party in the auditorium. In the spring we had another food sale. Another summer was upon us and we decided that we had so much fun at last year’s picnic we should hold another one. So it was that we held a class outing at Lake Mish- nock. at which time the famous picture of Mr. Stowers was taken. W ill we ever forget the brave one who took it and the laughs we enjoyed over it the next year? In September. 1953. we earned a new rank aboard our ship, that of sophomores. W ith our new class officers who were: President: Jim Herbert Vice President: Tony Whitehead Secretary-: Cliff Dunning Treasurer: George Ward CLASS HISTORY (Continued) We settled down to raise money for our class trip and other senior activities. Dues went up to 50c per month and Lieutenant Commander Dunning got coffee taps for us to sell at our own profit. This was a very successful venture and added much needed cash to our treasury. In the fall we held the traditional Sophomore Hop and though not a success financially, it seemed a hit socially. At the end of our sophomore year, we decided, not intentionally, to hold our class pic- nic at Arcadia in July. Once more we returned to school to find that we had been raised one more rank, and that finally, it was obvious that we had a little respect from the underclassmen and we were really surprised to discover there was only one class ahead of us. Rings seemed to be the first problem to tackle. With Margaret Morra as committee chairman, we soon had chosen our own class ring. Naturally we thought it was the best and the prettiest and we couldn't wait until Christmas when we would get them. We sold Christmas trees this year and made an excellent profit on them. In December we also held a Snowflake Dance and Margaret Morra was crowned queen. We had only one sad event this vear. During the selling of the Christmas trees, Cliff Dunning caught a cold after being out in the freezing rain and it turned into something quite serious. We never saw Cliff again because as soon as he was well enough to leave the hospital, his family was shipped to Guam. W'e all missed Cliff and it took quite a while for us to get used to school with out our Windv.” When Cliff left, David Belden was elected to take his office, so our slate of officers read: President: Jim Herbert Vice President: David Belden Secretary: Ruth Stellev Treasurer: Carolyn Laird Preparations for our Junior Prom were under way early in the year under the direction of Lenore Cranston, chairman. By the first of May, we had almost everthing ready, except for the last minute directions for decoration. In spite of the last minute jitters' and the assurance of the seniors that it would be a flop. The Junior Promenade, in honor of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-five, was held at the Officers Club, Quonset Naval Air Station, on Mav 27. The club looked really lovely and just the sight of it was reward enough for our hard work and worry. After the prom, just about evervone went to the Carlton Hotel(remember how LOVELY it was??) and those who didn't go there, went to the Mayfair. It wasn’t too crowded, now was it??? I guess we escaped from those places as fast as we could and went to relax and sing and eat at the Duhamels to pass the wee hours of the morning. Some continued on to other parties (didn't you??) but most of us just waited around until the sun showed its happy countenance. Audrey O'Neil, who was crowned queen, looked truly like a queen in a beautiful aqua gown. She and Frenchv made quite a couple! (Won't you agree?). In April we held our play, which was a combination of two one-act plays, The First Dress Suit” and Antic Spring.” The casts of the two plays and anyone concerned with them will be able to give you a few tips on how to conduct rehearsals so that the time flies by and you have a terrific, happy time putting on the plays. The class had a part% at Carol’s, the last night of the play, where we stayed until all hours discussing the plays and watching Ronnie Carroll bop to the Twelfth Street Rag. Our junior year closed with a class picnic the day before school was adjourned at Lake Mishnock and an unofficial (it certainly was) class beach party at Cold Springs the night that school closed. CLASS HISTORY (Continued) We returned to our ship for the last time this year. It was frightening to think that after this year, we will be on our own. This was certainly a busy year. Within two weeks, our class officers were elected and they began working at once with the yearbook staff, which was elected last spring, to get our Skipper’s Log under way. The officers were: ‘resident: Jim Herbert Vice ‘resident: Bill Arnold Secretary-: Ruth Stelley Treasurer: Carolyn Laird The yearbook staff: Co-editors: David Belden. Ruth Stelley Business Manager: Jock W ilson Sports Editor: Don Raesner Photography Editor: Ignore Cranston Literary Et itor: Carolyn Laird Art Editor: Jim Herbert At the top of the list was our yearbook and we got so much cooperation that bv Novem- ber 1, we had sent SI 100 to the Taylor Publishing Company. The list also included class play, class trip, and graduation. Because of double sessions, it became impossible for Miss Darby to continue to be the captain of our ship. W e were sorrv to leave her behind but we certainly gained a wonder- ful man to guide us on the last lap of our journey. But instead of a captain, we gained a ma- jor. something most unusual in nautical history, but who were we to argue' I'm sure I can speak for the whole class in saving that we had a wonderful year under the direction of a wonderful man. Mr. Algren. The last vear is always said to be the best, but I'm sure we alKhave fond memories of all the years we spent aboard the N.K.H.S. 1956.” Dances in the auditorium, cokes at The Nook,” football games in the rain, basketball games in a hot, crowded gym, the last South game for our boys,” chorus rehearsals at night, skating parties at midnight, beach parties, Sandie’s famous parties, parties in general, bitter dissappointments and sweet victories, laughter, noisy fun, quiet talks — these will truly be our MOMENTS TO RE- MEMBER.” CLASS HISTORY (Continued) We see that our ship is riding over the horizon and ahead of us lies the uncertain future. There is no turning back now, we must always go forward. W here will our new ship, the FUTURE,” take us? W herever it mav be, we inav be sure of good fortune and happiness. May God aid and speed us on our journey and may we look to him for strength and guidance. Well, the great day has finally arrived. The internationally famous scientific exhibit has arrived in W ickford! Debbie and 1, having nothing else to do, decided to enrich our minds and attend. It was late when we arrived and the large trailer truck was deserted — the care- taker was out to supper — so Debbie and I, as most people would, started poking around. It was quite dark but over in the corner we managed to discern a huge box-like affair. Curi- ous, we went over, and started to investigate! In the flickering light of a match we read the large print on the side — Time Machine — Do Not Touch!!! ’ But as the directions were clearly printed and easily understood, we stood there thinking. Finally Debbie poked me. Let’s, she whispered. Gee. I don’t know, I said. Then I said O.K., Let's!” W ith joint consent we stepped inside and quietly closed the door. An eerie green light fil- tered thru the instrument panel making the dials startlingly clear. I looked at Debbie and Debbie thought a moment then answered. How about Wickford, ten years from now?” Fine,” I answered. Wfe set the dials and all of a sudden a thunderous roar filled the small cabinet. I glanced at Debbie — was it only the light or was she actually pale green? She said in a quavering voice, Well if we go, we’ll go together.” Some consolation, I added. In a moment the shaking ceased and we stumbled out in- to the bright sunlight. We gazed about us, unable to believe our eyes. We were standing in the middle of the square of an enormous metropolis. Debbie turned to me and whispered, Can this be W ickford? Pinch me quick! 1 complied w ith her w ishes (leaving a small bruise) and we started walking down a lovely boulevard. Suddenly we saw a huge sign. This Wonder of Construction is Due to the Combined Efforts of His Honor, Governor James Herbert, Chief Engineer, David Belden, and the John Wilson Construction Company.” Will wonders never cease?” exclaimed Debbie. Egad! I muttered. We walked down the boulevard and came to a small white building with a modernistic sign stating the talents of two of our former classmates with Mile. Joan Perrv and M. Louis Northup as dancing instructors. W e stopped in and saw. to our great surprise, Louis dancing with Marion Gardiner who stopped in for her daily Cha-Cha lesson on her lunch hour from the W ickford 5 and 10. We walked over and chatted with Louis and Marion. Much to our surprise Louis said that many of our former classmates had now settled in W ickford. W ith this juicy piece of news. Debbie and I started out to renew old acquaintances. CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) As we rounded a corner we saw a huge lighthouse-like affair with the sign. Aunt Car- rie's (under the same management for 40 years). As Debbie and I were simply famished, we looked around and admired the unusual decorations. The waitress came over and all the people jumped from their chairs as we screamed a simultaneous greeting. What do you know? It was Cynthia Peterson, one of Aunt Carrie's old waitresses and across the room we saw Sandra Wotherspoon. Carol Lewis took over four years ago with her husband, Frank Salisbury, who now runs a small farm out in the country as a hobby. Cvnthia also told us Sylvia Clark was the foremost interior decorator in the country now and had done the decorations here. The television was on — a usual sized screen for the times — ten feet square. It was a new type developed by the noted scientist, Roger Austin. The program on during our meal was a wrestling match between Lyle Locke and Oliver Joslin and guess who did the Gillette commercials; none other than Jim Dodd. We then left and took a cab. 1 poked Debbie and whispered. Quick! Let’s get out now before it’s too late.” Why?” asked Debbie innocently. It’s Killer Hummel,” I stammered. Debbie said. But Carolyn wasn’t a bad driver, was she? 1 refrained from answering. As we took off we asked her where there was a good movie playing. She said at Folev’s Movie House.” As we pulled up (having missed a police- man, four cars, and a telephone pole) we saw the billboard — Greatest Lover Since Cas- anova and Greatest Beauty Since Cleopatra” — Eddie Benson and Katie Batton. As 1 paid (iarolvn (having to carry Debbie out of the cab) who did we see standing there with a little kettle and a bell but Darlene Mudge, collecting for the Salvation Army. Her hus- band, Dick Corev, was out of work due to a leg injury gotten in this senior year of foot- ball. We went to buv our tickets and found Grace Knight making change in the booth. We entered the theater (saving our ticket stubs because Charlie Anderson. Jaguar dealer in town, was giving awav a free Jaguar this altemoon) and bought our candy and popcorn from Doris Klein and Annette King. The newsreel came on first and guess what? Bill Arnold and Russ Baker had just won the series for the W ickford All-Stars and Bob Whit- man had just won the Indianapolis Race with his lucky number 13. As we left the theater we decided to take a walk through the residential section of town, when all at once an ambulance streaked by with Lenore Cranston at the wheel, and seated next to her the noted baby doctor. Ruth Stellev. M.D.. and in the back were Judy Johnson and Rhoda Densmore, both registered nurses. The patient they were holding down was Mimi Ladd Ward, on her way to the hospital, where she later had her fifteenth and sixteenth boys. Mr. George W ard nearly had a breakdown at the news and to top it off, his best cesspool cleaning truck had sprung a leak. CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) As we walked along we saw a modernistic school with the sign, Academy For Girls” — Carolyn Laird, Dean. We went in and what did we see on the list of teacher's names but Joan Northup as athletic director, Barbara Card as music instructor, and Mvma Telit as Spanish instructor. And who did we see coming down the corridor but Fred Boettger, pushing a broom! We talked to them and they suggested we have our dinner at Don Raesner s Stork Club where they were featuring Marceia Blackman as fan dancer and Howard Glover (the funniest boy in town) as comedian. And some of our other former classmates were also working there — Frank Adams as Bouncer-in-chief, who was always throwing out Nickey Tarbox, and Ken Munroe as bartender, with his famous drink, The S.C. Fanfare. Also Leslie Bean was employed as shot glass polisher. As we started back to our scientific exhibit we passed a gigantic airport. Thinking some of our classmates might be employed there, we entered. Who did we sec at the desk announcing the flights but Gary Harrison with Almvra Pucella making out the tickets just to his right. Oops! There goes David Harrison as someone yells for a porter. Debbie poked me, and hard too, and pointed at the girl. It’s Shirley Bentley. Will you look at those diamonds and furs? We went over and talked to her, and she told us she was on her way to Reno for her fifth divorce. At this point, five people dressed in the uniform of the air line entered the terminal. Why it's Wayne Cutting and Bill Devine, pilots. Jorge Weeks, navigator, and Beverly Maynard and Barbara Healev as stewardesses. They went over to a small booth which we hadn't noticed before and started talking to a young fellow. We then saw the sign over it which stated, William Helton. Comm., Submarine Reserve, Recruiting Officer. We left the terminal and stopped in for a quick soda at Seavey’s wondering if it could be the same one. Why look, Debbie! It's now under the management of Barbara Wright. And behind the counter were Gail Whitman, Sharon Schrever, and Bev Schmel- ler as soda jerks, and selling cigarettes was Joan Hannifan; also, on the perfume counter was Dot Schramm, featuring this week Carol Robertson’s wonder fragrance, Imagina- tion. As we walked back toward the exhibit the last building we passed was the library. Descending its many step� were Margaret Morra and Priscilla Knowles. Thev informed us that Margaret was head librarian and Priscilla was supervisor of the Skipper’s Canteen.” We said good-bye in a hurry for our 12 hours were almost up and ran back to the exhib- it. We steppjed into the box and set the dials for the present. As we stepped from the box two burly policemen accosted us and then said. You’re going to the station house for breaking and entering. As we spent the night in a solitary cell, Debbie and I talked a lot. She asked me. Could this have been imagination or did it really happen?” I don t know! ’ I said, We’ll leave that up to you!” Class Prophets: Deborah Cahoone Judith Frvar 7{ M The last will and testament of the North Kingstown High School Seniors, of the Metrop- olis of Wickford, county of Washington, State of Rhode Island, one of the New England states, which is part of the United States, which in turn is part of the Northern Hemis- phere, in this part of the Universe called the WORLD, which leaves to you sitting out there the remembrance of us, the seniors, so you will not forget us too soon. We, Arnold, Austin, and Glover, the class lawyers, write this last will and testament while in a sound mind, and body, we hope! If there are among you those who do not approve of what is about to be left to you, we, the lawvers. wish vou would take it up with our secretaries, that is, if you can find them; we never could. But to get back to formalities, this is the way the will reads: I, Debbie Cahoone, will to JoAnn Browning, one razor for future use. Also to any future Senior girl the right to have JoAnn kiss her at a party, as she did me. I, Joan Perry, leave to Mr. Quinn, one day off each year so he can go visit his wife in the hospital. We, the senior bovs. leave to the sophomore girls, our sympathy, because we won't see them as much as we would like to anv more. P.S.: Maybe next year's seniors will be on your list. I, Judy Johnson, will to Mr. Herchen, this sign saying. Human Nature Never Changes.” We. Roger Austin. Priscilla Knowles, Jock Wilson. Cynthia Peterson, and Dave Bel- den, leave to anvone, the fun we have had in the library this year. Poor Mrs. Marsden! I, Priscilla Knowles, will to any future drum majorette or future majorette, my used tube of Ben-Gay for sore, aching muscles. I. Gary Harrison, leave to Mr. Sheridan, one scratch sheet foi; the racing summer ahead. We. Joan Northup and Bev Sehmeller, leave to Splurpy MacEachern. two packages of gum, which we borrowed from her in Modem History. I. Margaret Morra. leave to Carole Mulholland and Jane Ogren, all the boats they can sail, and all the coffee they can drink. (Private joke.) We, Katie Batton. Carolyn Laird. Eddie Benson, and Dick Corey, leave to Mr. Perry, courage” for next vear’s senior typing class. We, Ruth Stelley and Judy Frvar, leave to Mr. Quinn a baby bottle marked cheaper by the dozen” in hopes he will put it to good use. We, Carolvn Hummel and Joan Hannifan. hereby leave to Mr. Sheridan, one bottle of aspirins for all the headaches we’ve given him. The senior girls, leave to the owner of a Ford automobile with R.I. registration R7900 a special place in line following the football bus — at the end. I. Marceia Blackman, leave the saying Haifa Dai” to George Rogers. We, Darlene Mudge. Priscilla Knowles, Barbara Healey, Dolly Morra, and Shirley Bentley, will to future Senior girls the right to cruise through the campus of U.R.I. on a Sundav afternoon. We, Marion Gardiner and Barbara Card will to Carol Moshier, Bob Ferguson, one picture! We, Lenore Cranston and Joan Northup, leave to Betsey Aldrich and Janet Bowen two keys to remind them of the famous saying, lock your doors before going to bed.' We, Carolvn Laird, and Margaret Morra, hereby leave a picture to Mr. Hellewell to remember us by and to keep the mice” away! We. Joan Perry. Sandra Wotherspoon. Cynthia Peterson, and Judy Frvar, leave to Mr. Quinn, a base for the present we left him last November. 1955. We. Joan Northup. Judy Frvar, Ruth Stelley, and one other senior girl who wishes to remain anonymous, leave to Mr. Quinn a replica of the present we left him last Novem- ber 18. We Debbie Cahoone, Priscilla Knowles, and Svlvia Clark, will to our sisters, Judy, Cvnthia. and Patricia, all the fun we have had in our senior year. We, Margaret Morra and Carolvn Laird, hereby leave to Mr. Quinn, the privilege to pick on any future senior girl who does not know the. .. answers. I, Carolvn Hummel, will to Ann Hood one air mail stamp so she can afford to write to a certain fellow. We. Ruth Stelley and Judv Frvar. leave to Jean Bordo and Betsey Aldrich, our Brown- ie pins. Have fun. girls! We, Katie Batton and Shirlev Bentley, leave to Mr. Hellewell, one pair of roller skates for faster travel in his pursuit of speeders to the lunch room. 1. Carolvn Laird, alias senior class treasurer, herbv leave to Mr. Hellewell the remain- der of the senior class treasury to buv a cup of coffee at Seavey's hangout.” (.10) 1, Carolvn Laird, leave to Gary Eddy, one king-sized comb so that one combing a day will be sufficient. We, Joan Perrv and Debbie Cahoone. leave to Gail Gardiner and Shirley Wrightington the right to be next year’s co-captains of the cheerleading squad — good luck, girls! You'll need it!! I, Carol Lewis, leave to Mary Blue MacEachern the right to be called Lubbv.” But only on certain nights. Splurpy! We. Carolvn Laird, Margaret Morra. herebv leave to Miss Eastwood a bottle of Geritol so in order that she mav carrv on with next year’s future homemakers. 1. Judy Johnson, will to Jackie Moone, NOTHING” — so there! We, Ruth Stelley and Judy Frvar, leave to Mr. Pratt a good recording of the Star Spangled Banner” by the Navy Band, in hopes it will inspire the students more than the one now in use. We, Bob W hitman, and Frank Salisbury, leave to Mr. Lewis, a silencer for his phone so that a certain person won’t call him up at 3:00 a.m. Christmas morning to wish him a Merrv Christmas.” I, Cynthia Peterson, leave to Mr. Quinn, a TV set so that he may be as mentally lazy as his fellow students. We, Shirley Bentley and Katie Batton, leave to anv two future senior girls, Kenny An- derson to replace our Charlie, as a chauffeur, and we hope he isn't as grouchy about go- ing home for forgotten English Literature books. We. the first-year typing class of ”56” will to Miss Tew. a recording saying, quickly now. quickly, 1-2-3-1-2-3 and FUR space, FUR space,” so that she can save her voice. We, Sandra Wotherspoon and Cynthia Peterson, leave to Janice and Barbara Pelkey, the exclusive right to get into trouble with the coach at football practice because of both- ering” the players. We, Whitman, Salisbury, Devine, Helton, Arnold, Boettger, and Cutting, will to the cooks in the cafeteria a cookbook — but the chocolate cake is delicious. We, Corev, Tarbox, Foley, and Benson, will to Brian Beaver Bartholemew Metcalf and Billio Mushmouth Murgo Mudge one king-sized tooth brush and beaver tooth and one large bib. I, Sandra Wotherspoon. do hereby leave to Betsev Aldrich, the ability to be Mr. Quinn’s favorite, thereby getting an A” in English. (Do vou need it. Betsey??) I, Dave Belden. leave to the school of North Kingston, one scholarship for any future senior to Howard. And 1 don’t mean the Howard that’s in Boston. We, Ed Benson and Don Raesner, leave to Art McLaughlin and Fat Davis, two combat helmets for future use in the Air Force Reserve. We Darlene Mudge, Shirley Bentley, Joan Hannifan. and the late Margaret Morra, leave Carol Johnson, the privilege of making out with Art McLaughlin, behind the book- shelves in our library, ok, Carol? I. Shirley Bentley, leave to Art McLaughlin, one picture which I was supposed to show him two years ago but kept forgetting — if I can find it! I, Don Raesner, leave to Barbara Pelkey, one bottle of specially imported medicine for hickies. We, Jock Wilson, David Belden, Roger Austin, and Gary Harrison, leave to Mr. Pratt, one great big Dragnet Junior Detective Kit. to be used on all the little mysteries around school. Also to Mr. Hellewell we leave the title of Jazzv Jack.” I, Beverly Maynard, will to Pete Smith, a half-smoked cigar, that he left at my party, last October 11, 1955. I, James E. Dodd, do hereby will, leave, and bequest to Richard Cox, my favorite Twin Willows glass. I. Bill Arnold, will to Rav Bennett, a special license so he can ride his motorcycle down the corridor and be the first one in the cafeteria during lunch period. 1. Russ Raker, leave to Herb St. Pierre, my seat in Seavey’s and five pennies for a coke. We. Cynthia Peterson and Roger Austin, leave to some undeserving juniors, the right to be on the Christmas card committee next year. Watch out. it’s an awful lot of work! We, Shirley Bentlev and Eddie Benson, leave to Ronnie Davis and Janice Pelkey, one slightly used pink and blue ribbon to be used to tie their desks together, to signify their true love. 1, Darlene Mudge. leave to Splurpv MacEachearn. the privilege of sleeping in a leaky bathtub at any one of the future senior’s PJ parties. I. Howard Glover, leave to any future Bachelor, the right to sit in the closet where the cokes are kept and listen to the cheerleaders have practice. But don't open the top part of the door, because thev’ll swamp you for free cokes. 1, Barbara Healey, will to Marv Blue, one pillow, so that she may make herself comfort- able at the football games. 1, Jock Wilson, bequeath to any teacher named Hank, one belt, in place of his sus- penders. We, Don Raesner, Ed Benson. Howie Glover, Nick Tarbox. Jerry Foley and Ken Mon- roe, leave to the future senior girls the right to foul up the senior boys. Look what hap- pened to us! 1, James Herbert, leave to Mr. Hellewell, one jumbo-sized test tube to hold one Junior- class-sized biological specimen for future tests. We, the class lawyers, sign, seal and deliver this to be our last will and testament, to the underclassmen of North Kingstown High School. Sony January to December — We will have these moments to remember. In Washington we did the town. The dav we tore the goal post down. We’ll have these moments to remember. The quiet talks, the noisy fun. The scholarships we almost won. We ll have these moments to remember. Though school days now have left us, And the present disappears. The laughter we were glad to share Will echo through the years. When other nights and other davs May find us gone our separate wavs. We’ll have these moments to remember. Shirley Bentley Katherine Batton The clock of life is wound but once” Blue and white carnations Blue and Silver 'Zohcx Society Batton, Katherine Belden, David Blackman, Marceia Cranston, Lenore Fryar, Judith Herbert, James Ladd, Geraldine Laird, Carolyn Nludge, Darlene Vlunroe. Kenneth Perry, Joan Peterson. Cynthia Stelley, Ruth Wotherspoon. Sandra Wright, Barbara Now our school davs are over; Gone are those hours of carefree fun. But this doesn't dampen our spirits Towards our work yet not done. All our years at N.K. Are just a stepping stone. To the richly filled future Where we’ll test this knowledge known. And to our parents and teachers We extend our gratitude For all the patience given us. As well as their guidance, too. Judy Johnson Carolyn Hummed FA VORITES Most Likely to Succeed RUTH STELLEY . JIM HERBERT Best Dancer M � PERRK LOUIS NORTHIP Nicest Hair LI) BLNSON CAROLYN LAIRD Best All Bound MARGARET MORRA NICK TARBOX Comedian JLRRY FOLEY CAROL LEWIS Biggest Wolf GEORGE WARD Biggest Flirt JUDY FRYAR Biggest Ch atterbox DEBBIE CAHOONE JERRY FOLEY Smartest JUDY FRYAR JIM HERBERT Most Athletic LENORE CRANSTON NICK TARBOX Best Manners BILL ARNOLD MARGARET MORRA Quietest MARION GARDINER W AYNE CUTTING Most populor JOAN PERRY NICK TARBOX Xicest Figure BARBARA WRIGHT Xicest Physique ED BENSON Xicest Smile DON RAESNER PRISCILLA KNOWLES 1 Done Most for the Class JIM HERBERT RITH STELLEY JUNIORS {‘resident k. MacLENNAN Vice President — K. C,OX Secretary M. MacEAf!HERN Treasurer — J. MOONE 7UHUVl In September. 1952. we entered high school with an amazed look in our eyes, and an absolute fear of upperclassmen.” Naturally we elected officers and voted on dues of twen- ty-five cents which, incidentally, no one paid. Although, as eighth graders, we were a little less terrified, we still felt out of place. New officers were elected and dues remained the same. Arcadia was chosen as the spot for our class picnic and we will never forget the wonderful time we had. Now we became The Freshmen, quite an honor, we thought, after all, we were in high school now! Our freshman year proved quite eventful. Most important we acquired our own Mr. Quinn as class advisor who has done more for us than anv other advisor would bo expected to do. e also elected a new slate of officers and raised dues to fifty cents per month. Our class picnic was held at Lake Mishnock and everyone had a marvelous time. We invited five guests: Mrs. Aldrich, Mrs. Barta. Mrs. Bordo. Miss Christiansen and Mr.Cavarretta. who helped to make the picnic a success. As sophomores we were ready and willing to make our treasury grow in any wav pos- sible. Our officers and dues remained the same so we didn't let any grass grow under our feet. Our first project was a Harvest Dance which was one of the largest monetary and social successes this school has known. Thanks to the diligent application of the entire class and Mr. Quinn, we made a C' note. Thanks to the support of all the students, too. Our second project was the selling of N.K. sweat shirts. They sold like hotcakes. Many of the students who hadn’t ordered them asked that a second order be taken. In September. 1955. we started with a new slate of class officers and dues climbed to SI.00 per month. This is sure to prove important and interesting. We have had our Annual Harvest Dance and raised almost one hundred dollars at it. We have had our food sale and made sixty dollars on this project. e chose a ring committee and selected our class ring. We are heptogo” on our Junior Play and Junior Prom. Junior Class Historian . Gad row. K. Gardiner, R. Greenman J. Hardman Y Henneburv W king K. Kinnecom R. Labor W. Leeming B. MacDonough R. MacEachem K. MacLennan K. Mamula M. Mason A. McLaughlin B. Menzies L. Morgan R. Ramstead G. R«� grr R. Sampson J. Saunirr £ 57 A. Scheibenpflug F. Schlacter A. Shepard D. Smith F. Smith R. Smith J. St. Pierre D. Tall man K. Webber D. Whaley i. Sapp B: Aldrich. B. Allen. I). Allyn. M Austin. J. Barta. J. Bn knell. J. Bordo. J. Bowen. M. Boyce. B. Bradley. M. Gahoone. D. Caswell. J. Comer. E. Curnmiskrv. L Curran. C. Dombrowski. C Fisher. A. Canar.G. Gard- iner. F. Gerrakl. J. Gra hurst, D. Greene. S. Grist. M. Hutchins. C Johnson. L. Kennev. H. Klein. P. La- Belle. J. Ijmdolf. J. LaVallrv. M. MacKachrm. D. McW illiams. J Moone. D. Owens. F. Pegg. J. Pelkev. B. Pelkev. Y Porter. M. Rogers. Y Scharlner. E. Shuttleworth. B. Snow. R. Tripp. S. Tucker. S. Wrightington. G. Sharp. R. Bennett. D. Benson. A. Blease. D. Gahoone. R. Carlander. R. Cox. R. Davis, M. Dove, M. Drake. R. Ferguson. SOPHOMORES President — B. MUDGE Vice President B. METCALF 'Secretary — S. SMITH Treasurer— P. ALDRICH We entered this great school in September, 1952 as amazed youngsters who regarded all upperclassmen with awe and respect. By the time we were eighth graders we felt a little better, for now we had someone to look back at, the new seventh graders. Lake Mishnock was chosen for our class picnic and we will never forget the wonderful time we had. In our freshman year Coach Murgo became our class advisor. He got us started off as a class by having us elcet our first class officers and then we decided on the outrageous amount of twenty-five cents per month for dues. There was a heated battle over class colors. Out navy blue and white finally won. A red carnation was chosen as the class flower. The climax of our freshman year was our Spring Hop held in April, which nearly everyone attended and all enjoyed. We held a food sale later in the year. Our class picnic at I-ake Mishnock was a great success. W hen we returned to school in September new officers were elected and dues were raised to fifty cents per month. We are now undertaking a fund-raising project to increase our treasury and we are looking forward to a successful dance in the spring. We hope that our remaining two years will be as successful as our freshman and sopho- more years have been. Sophomore Class Historian Sorry! There are too dum many of you to fit all your names in here' FRESHMEN — GEORGE T. SPRAGUE Geography Mathematics ACHILLE OLIVIERI Music MARY P. AMES English MARTHA FRANCIS Geography History Mathematics MARY E. BERKER Mathematics ALBERT E. HAYES History Mathematics Seventh A THLETICS L. Madison. A. Gaudory, K. Anderson. B. Mudge. S. Smith, D. Cranston. D. Mudge. J. Rennet E. Ta lor. Assistant Coach Joe Kuzman. G. 'Ward. L. Locke, K. MacLennan. R. Davis. A. McLaughlin, J. St. Pierre. R. Cox. R. Smith. Coach Frank Murgo. Manager V. Romano. E. Benson. H. Glover. R. Baker, Co-C.aptain V Tarbox. Co-Captain D. Raesner. R. Corey, R. Austin. J. Wilson, G. Weeks. Manager J. Fole . Co-Cap- tain K. Munroe not present hen picture was taken. ROGER AUSTIN 75 — Guard — 2 Years KEN MONROE 78 — End — 3 Years G -Captain NICK TARBOX 59 — Halfback — 3 Years Co-Captain 'ZOee Cy 4CI- DON RAESNER — East Greenwich, Burrillville, Warren, Barrington, South Kingstown, Pawtucket Voke. NICK TARBOX — Burrillville. Warren. North Providence, Barrington, South Kingstown, Pawtucket Voke. RUSS BAKER — Colt, Burrillville, Warren. Barrington. Pawtucket Voke. BILL MI DGE — Burrillville. Warren. North Providence. Barrington, Pawtucket Voke. LYLE LOCKE — Colt. Burrillville. Barrington. South Kingstown. HOW IE GLOVER — Barrington. South Kingstown. Pawtucket Voke. JOCK WILSON — North Providence. Pawtucket Voke. GEORGE WARD — Colt. art McLaughlin — Bumiiviiie. RON DAVIS — W arren. KEN MacLENNAN — South Kingstown. 55 4CC- SeCecUo t4 RAESNER — First String — Offense Tackle LOCKE — First String — Defense Tackle TARBOX — First String — Offense Back Honorable Mention BAKER — Guard B. MUDGE — Back Photo: James Herber! CTION % A short ttarri-n run gust brforr half lime, rul «hurt h Raiunrr and Tar bo . NORTH 6-EAST C. 19 — North Kingstown dropped its opener to an underrated East Greenwich eleven by the score of 19 to 6. After recovering a N.K. futnhle. E.G. sent Novo around end for 22 yards and a touch- down. Another N.K. fumhle on our own 2 yard line set up the other score. E.G. scored again in the fourth period. N.K.'s only score came in the fourth period after an 80 vard march, capped by Nick Tarbox’s 15 vard run around end. Don Raesner and Nick Tarbox led the team on offense and defense. NORTH 6-COLT 12 — Colt came from behind in the second quarter to top N.K. for its second loss in 2 starts. N.K. tallied in the first quar- ter on a 22 vard pass from Bill Mudge to Art McLaughlin, after Ken Munroe’s recovery on the 14 yard line. In the second quarter Colt ran through the left side of the line for an 80 yard tying touchdown. Defense plav- ed an important part from this point on. and in the fourth quarter, Colt drove deep into N.K.’s territory. Then a pass interference gave Colt the ball on North’s 1 vard line. One play later Colt came up with their winning TD. Ward. Raesner, Locke, and Baker were the center of solid N.K.'s defense. NORTH 25-Bl RR1LLV II.I.E 35 — In a high scoring contest Burrillville outscored N.K. 35 to 25. N.K. scored first with Art McLaughlin going 68 vards for a touchdown on the third plav of the game. Burrillville bounced right back, scoring from the 3 vard line. A few moments later, Burrillville recovered an N.K. fumble and marched 15 vards for another score. Milnl IiI m k b Ritn- n« r gi « s Mudgi br« k .� w.n room again� ! K. (i. in illini |uartrr After a third touchdown by Burrillville in the second period, N.K. came back with two touchdowns, with Art McLaughlin going 38 and 45 yards, respectively, for tallies. In the fourth period Burrillville scored two more. N.K.'s final touchdown came on a pass from Tarbox to McLaughlin that covered 14 yards. Art McLaughlin, Nick Tarbox, Don Raesner, and Bill Mudge plaved well for N.K. NORTH 25- X ARREN 6 — Led by Bill Mudge and Nick Tarbox’s offense ability, accounting for 2 TD’s each. North picked up its first victory in four official starts. In the opening period Tarbox danced 43 yards through the middle of the line for N.K.'s first tally. Mudge got his first in the second period after Russ Baker blocked and recovered the ball inside the Redskin's 10. Mudge’s second TD hiked N. K.'s lead to 19-0 before Warren clicked for its only score on a third quarter pass that capped a 45 yard drive. Dave Mudge passed to Ken Anderson for N.K.’s final 6 points in the fourth period. Raesner, Davis, Baker, Tar- box, and Mudge led N.K. in this thriller. NORTH 12-N. PROVIDENCE 12 — After All in vain as K. Anderson tries to stop an E.G. passing attack. Pass covered 7 yards early in the game. A good try as Tarbox sneaks around end against N. Provi- dence for 12 yards. picking up its first win, N.K. settled for a tie with North Providence. Baker set up the first score of the game when he recovered a fum- ble on the N.P. 18 yard line. Tarbox ripped through tackle for 10 yards and a tally. Tar- box broke the stalemate as he zig-zagged for 50 yards and his second TD. In the thifd period N.P. blocked a punt on our 12 and drove for a score. Nick Tarbox, Jock ilson, Russ Baker, Howie Glover, and Ray Bennett led the N.K. eleven. NORTH 7-BARRING- TON 6 — A most important pass from Bill Mudge to Jock Wilson for the extra point after Tarbox had scored with 10 seconds of play left, gave N.K. a crowd-thrilling win over Barrington. Tarbox’s score came on a 1 yard Tarbox picks up a good block which paved the way for another N.K. firat down again� ! Warren. Tarbox wax tripped before this play wa. good for any yard age. McLaughlin coining to throw block. plunge that capped a 65 yard drive, with Mudge passing 3 times, and vicious blocking bv the Skippers’ forwards. Barrington's TD came in the early minutes of the first period when N.K.’s bobble was picked up and re- turned to the Skippers' 14. On 2 tries Barr- ington slammed over for its single tally. The conversion was blocked by R. Bennett who suffered a fractured leg later in the game. Leading N.K. in this come-back were Locke, Raesner. Glover, Baker, Tarbox, Mudge, and Munroe. NORTH O-SOUTH 7 — Unbeaten A long paw. which wa® knocked down before K. Munroe got hi® hands on it. A «juick opener, good for 4 yards, started N.K. on a downfirld raarrh against Warren. early in the game. S.K. had trouble defeating stubborn N. Kingstown, 7-0, before 2.000 fans at Meade Field. In this Traditional Civil War,” de- fense was the word of the day when most of the plav was carried on between the two 30’s. North lost its scoring opportunity in the first period when the Skippers’ recovered a fum- ble on the Southies’ 25. With Tarbox, Mudge combination. North worked its way to the 10. South then stiffened and took the ball over, 4 plays later. S.K. scored on the first play of the final quarter. This was started with a third period march which was capped by two passes good for 15 and 32 yards, and a final line buck. South then passed for the extra Head to head. Ward tears around left end for a 7 yard gain. point. Leading N.K.’s rough and tough de- fense were Tarbox, Locke, Glover, and Raes- ner. NORTH 31-PAWTUCKET VOC. 13 — Snow, freezing weather and a slippery field could not stop N.K. as the Skippers romped to a win over Paw’t. Voke. With Tarbox reel- ing off touchdown jaunts of 45, 90, 60, and 55 yards. North grabbed an early lead and did not relinquish it. Wilson was on the re- ceiving end of a touchdown pass for North's other tally. Paw't went to the air for their two touchdowns, occurring in the second and fourth periods. The entire team plaved ex- ceptionally well and it would be impossible to single anyone out in our final game. B. Mudge try ing to break up a mid-game pitrhout against N. Providence. ml ml ]] V 1J . ____________________________________ WE FOUGHT . . . BUT WE LOST ... 7-0 lunc— Right End-K. Anderson. Outside Tackle-L Locke, Inside Tackle-D. Rarsner, Right Guard-H. Glover. Centrr-K. Macl nnan. I .eft Guard-R Baker. I rft Knd-J Wilson. Hacks (Quarterback-B. Mudgr. Right Half-A. McLiughlm. Fullhack-E. Benson, l rft llall-N. Tarbox. 55 Star tiny 'Defatte' Ime— Right End-G. Ward. Right Tackle-D. Raesner. Right Guard-H. Glover. Left Guard-R. Davis. Left Tackle-L. Locke. Left End-J. Wilson. Backs — Right Line Backer-D. Mudge. Right Half-J. St. Pierre. Safe- tv-R- Co rev. Left Half-R. Austin. D. Mrdombs. Cjoach: F. Murgo. Nancy Wrightington Ann Archambault Lvnn Comer Shirley Wrightington Joan Perry Co-Captains Gail Gardiner Chris Cooper JoAnn Browning JoAnn Perry Debbie Cahoone N.K. started the season with 53-27 romp over Edgertown. Anderson. Tarbox. and Mudge were high scorers with 13. 11. and 6 respectively. N.K. won again, beating St. Andrews 50-39 and started unbeaten in their first two starts. Tarbox and Arnold were the high men w ith 16 and 8 points in that order. N.K. opened the season with a 46-45 thriller over Warren, winning in the last two seconds of play with a hook shot from 10 feet out bv Art Mc- Laughlin. The high men of the game were Nick Tarbox with 15 and Doug Smith with 10. Ken Anderson also chipped in 8 big ones. N.K. took its first loss of the season by dropping a close one to Colt 52-45. Again Tarbox and Smith were the big guns with 14 and 11 in that order. But Tony Bettercourt of Colt took the high honors with 18. N.K. got bombed by Barrington, the Class ”C” champs, 104-54. After holding Barrington down in the first quarter, the C” champs jumped out in the lead and kept on going. Art McLaughlin was high man with 12 but Tom Gradv was high man for the game with 27. N.K. got bounced again, this time getting beaten by Coventry 75-40. Being outscored 22 to 4 in the first quarter, the Skippers could not catch up to the farmers again. Art McLaughlin was again high scorer with 13 points. Ken Anderson was second with 7. After getting a 14-11 lead on South, the Skip- pers could not score in the second quarter and were beaten 67-30. Nick Tarbox was high with 8. Ken Anderson and Jerry Foley were next. N.K. broke into the win column again, beating E.G. 51-44. Tarbox, Smith, and Foley were top scorers with 19. 11, and 8. N.K. lost a close one to the Clippers 64-61. los- ing it in the second quarter, being outscored 20-12. Tarbox was again high with 26. Ken Anderson was very close with 23. barren got revenge on the lowly place Skippers as they take it this time 51-50. Underclassman Ken Anderson got 16 while Art McLaughlin and Nick Tarbox got 12 apiece. N.K. got edged out again by Colt 51-43. Being outscored 19-8 in the third quarter, the Skippers could not come back. Nick Tarbox with 19 and Art McLaughlin with 15 were high men. N.K. held Barrington down but still got crushed 83-29. Nick Tarbox was high with 9. Anderson got 8. N.K. gave Coventry a scare this time but not enough, being beaten 67-50. Ken Anderson broke loose with 21 points for high scoring honors. Tar- box was second with 14. N.K. did a little better this time against South but they were outscored from the foul line 31-9 and were beaten 83-52. Tarbox, Corey, Smith, and Arnold were high scorers with 8 apiece. E.G. got revenge on N.K. by getting its first vic- tory of the season winning 53-36. Smith w ith 11 and Anderson with 10 were the high scorers. N.K. closed the season with a 68-60 defeat bv Cumberland. Playing Close ball all the wav, the Clippers edged the Skippers in the closing minutes of play. Tarbox and Anderson again were high scorers with 21 and 19. Jick Metcalf and Bill Mudge piloted the J.V.’s to an even season with a 7 and 7 record. Stefa Co-Editors ruth stelley DAVID BELDEN Business Manager JOHN WILSON Ads SHIRLEY BENTLEY Art JAMES HERBERT GARY HARRISON Sports DON RAESNER KEN MUNROE Photographs LF.NORE CRANSTON JAMES HERBERT Personals CAROLYN LAIRD MARGARET MORRA Organizations SANDRA WOTHERSPOON JOAN PERRY Teachers CYNTHIA PETERSON Subscriptions MI MI LADD GEORGE WARD ROGER AUSTIN Yes, there really is such a club at N.K. The main goal is to provide enough money for a scholarship for some deserving senior. The club, which was organized seven years ago. has Mr. Perry as an advisor. The mem- bers are boys from the junior and senior classes. Each vear these bachelors sell refreshments at home football and basketball games. We are sure the Bachelor’s Club will continue to prosper in future years. Se U yi ‘ScumC North Kingstown is proud of the fact that it is known throughout the state for its music organizations. Perhaps the most well-known is our band. It’s known not only because of its ability to plav good music, but because of its smart uniforms, peppv majorettes, and the pleasing appearance it makes whenever the band performs. I nder the capable direction of Mr. Hill, the band always adds atmosphere to our foot- ball games, rallies, and concerts. fJuttayi These future John Philip Sousas can really push out the decibels for a young group of cats. Here is an assemblage of prospective taient for Mr. Hill’s ever-popular Chowder and Marching Society. 'TftixetC The mixed chorus is composed of three separate choruses and the senior chorus. All of the choruses learn the same music and at a designated time all the members have a joint rehearsal. The senior chorus meets at 7 o’clock on Monday and Tuesday nights and the other three choruses meet during school time. Although it is handicapped because of double sessions, the chorus has proved very successful. t£ xoci 'ZVtCC Society This club, directed by Miss Tew, has proven to be a lifesaver to new faces in our school. One of the many tasks of the members is to guide new pupils about the school. The members are chosen on the basis of pleasing perponality, neat appearance, courteous- ness. and willingness to contribute one’s time. Being hosts and hostesses at different events held at the school and acting as receptionists are other functions of this club. We are extremely grateful to the individuals of this organization, for they highly deserve our appreciation for their willingness to help others. The Future Farmers of America, or F.F.A. as it is more commonly known, is a nation- al organization of farm bovs studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools un- der the provisions of the National Vocational Education Acts. The North Kingstown chapter of the Future Farmers of America, under the able super- vision of Mr. Lewis, has a total membership of fortv-five boys. The officers for 1955 are Wavne Cutting. President; William Devine, Vice President; Donald Cahoon, Secretary; Fred Boettger. Treasurer; William Gadrow, Reporter; and Frank Salisbury. Sentinel. The Vo-Ag Department participated in the Vo-Ag Field Day last May at Kingston and tied w ith Rogers High School for first place in the judging competition. The chapter also came in second in the parliamentary procedure contest at the State Convention which followed the Field Day. William Leeming and Alfred Schiebenpflug represented R.l. at the Eastern States Expo- sition in the Dairy Products Judging contest. John Kenyon, at this same exposition, repre- sented R.l. in the Dairy Judging contest. Kenneth Anderson represented R.l. at the N.E.P.P.C.O. Egg Judging contest at Harris- burg. Pennsvlvania and Wavne Cutting attended the National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City, Missouri, as an official delegate from R.l. Sc6ao£ 'ptne 0Deft U He it North Kingstown's High School Fire Department is unique in this state. A group of stu- dents hold weekly meetings or drills at the fire station. There they learn fundamentals of fire protection and fire fighting. The members are on a list in the office, and if there are any dangerous fires they can be called out of school. This probably accounts for the large number of boys who signed up at the first of the year. Mr. Lew is and the permanent firemen head the drills at the station. At the end of the year there is an examination and those who pass are awarded certificates. Projection (£lu The Projection Club is a vital organization in our school. Many times we walk into class and jump for joy” at the sight of the screen and movie projector. However, it is not just a matter of taking the equipment into a classroom and showing the film. Each person who wishes to join the club, besides giving up free time, has to be care- fully trained and finally take an examination. Only then is one eligible for membership. The secretary selects the films from the State Film Librarv with the help of the classroom teacher. ' Under the leadership of Mr. Hellewell this club is certain to function ably. 4 J7t4 Ke U fo e KC K e . . . fluHtan. “Prom. 955 Audrey O’Neil, in all her splendor. 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But a pharmacist yho does not render the best pharmaceutical service pos- sible to the people of his community and is not useful to his fellow pharmacists can hardly defend his right to professional existence in today's busy and ever-changing world. We aim to serve well and to make a sincere effort to be alert to the needs of our customers . . . serving this area for a century. TEL. WICK. 2-0038 Wickford Pharmacy of the EARNSHAW DRUG COMPANY ,4 One Stop Service gL WICKFORD AUTO STATION WM. GATES. JR. —ERNEST ROMANO I JI General Repairing 1 Gas — Oil — Tires Socony Products Tel. Wick. 305 115 West Main Street DR. MACIVER BOB BEAN MOTEL Hamilton, R.l. JO BEAN BEAUTY SHOP at Motel Phone Wick. 2-0380 GREEN FARM Registered Holsteins BENJAMIN H. BROW SLOCUM, RJ. DR. MENZIES WICKFORD SHELLFISH Boston Neck Road HAMILTON, R.I. Wickford 2-0264 Open Year Round! SADOURY SERVICE STATION Atlantic Products Telephone Wick. 2-0579 N. K. JUNIOR CLASS 1957 KENNETH A. MacLENNAN, Pres. RICHARD COX, Vice Pres. MARY BLUE MacEACHERN, Sec. JACKIE MOONE, Treas. Class Advisor, H. A. Quinn, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bentley MAURICE DICKENS Tree Expert Wick. 2-854J SAUNDERS ZENGA'S PIZZA HOUSE Banquet Style Spaghetti BOATYARD Full Course Dinners ORDERS TO TAKE OUT Tu. 4-4484 301 Main St. E.G. Call and Delivery Dry Cleaning Service at Its Finest WICKFORD LAUNDRY PIERCE TURKEY FARM INC. CLEANSING. DYEING. STORAGE GRAIN STORE WATERPROOFING Best Turkey in Town Post Road at Yorktown P. O. Box 185 Tu. 4-4827 Quality and Service Telephone 2-1 143 Be in Style Shop at COUNTRY CLOTHES East Greenwich Wakefield TRADING POST Post Road WICKFORD SATISFACTION! Best Wishes to the Class Y1 of '56 MICHAEL ROTTER ALL ROUND CONSTRUCTION THAT LASTS ROBERT ALDRICH, JR. The Best in Plumbing TU-42850 King Phillip Drive and Heating ALBRO'S STORE Mr. and Mrs. Wotherspoon TARBOX MOTORS Your Nash Dealer TOWER HILL ROAD ALLENTON RHODE ISLAND APPUANCES KENT ELECTRIC CO. 5561 Post Road EAST GREENWICH, R.I. PECKHAM'S SERVICE STATION BRIAR BROOK FARM Sunoco Gas and Oil Fruit, Vegetables, and Plants Tires — Batteries EVERLITE GREENHOUSE DEALER Accessories BRUELLS’ AFRICAN VIOLETS Washing — Lubrication AT THE ROTARY LAFAYETTE, RHODE ISLAND Route 2 Tel. Wiclcford 2-0849R East Greenwich, R.l. Motorcycles — Bicycles Sales—Repairing — Riding Apparel POST ROAD NORTH KINGSTOWN Exclusively the Best! JOSEPH CARRIER PROVIDENCE, R.I. Tel. Elmhurst 1-4045 CHARLES L BOOTH INC Fuel Oil POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION MORROW MANUFACTURING COMPANY Old Baptist Road Town of NORTH KINGSTOWN Taxi W. C. LITTLEFIELD, INC. WICKFORD CAB Lincoln — Mercury Sales and Service Service EAST GREENWICH, R. I. Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 WILSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY S. I. ROSSMAN BELLEVILLE INN Piece Goods, Remnants ALLENTON RHODE ISLAND TOM LARKIN JOHN W. CLARK Builder QUONSET 1 16 Narragansett Ave. Nite Club and Diner WEST WARWICK, R.l. VA. 1 -5177 PALAZZO A BROTHERS A F F R i USED AUTO PARTS R 1 I E GENERAL REPAIRING 1 r Body and Fender Work t N N Allenton, R.l. D Wickford 2-1302 D JOSLIN'S STORE ROTARY LUNCH Lafayette, R.l. 2cuUitef tyrioc ueA JOHNNY'S DRIVE-IN-MARKET Hamilton Ave. HAMILTON, R.I. Free Delivery Wick. 2-0780-R BROWNING'S of East Greenwich JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS HOME DECORATORS LORING ELECTRIC COMPANY Wickford, Rhode Island LORING H. RECORDS ALBERT C. HENRY M.D. Reynolds Street, Wick. O. LAFRENIERE'S GENERAL STORE QUONSET MOTEL Post Road, Quonset Allenton, Rhode Island R.F.D. 2 East Greenwich, R.l. RICHARD J. SCHMITT KENT WASHINGTON REALTY BOARD HOMESTEAD REALTY Realtors King Philip Drive QUONSET MANOR ALBERT HAYES TU. 4-4421 LOIS HAYES THE GARDEN GATE GIFT SHOP WAKEFIELD PRINTING CO. Wakefield, R.l. Tower Hill Road ALLENTON, R.L Tel. Wick. 2-0456 African Violets Gifts Flowers DOROTHY AND ELLIOTT MOORE WAKEFIELD BRANCH COMPANY SMITH MANOR LUMBER—HARDWARE —PAINT pos( Road ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SUPPLIES WICKFORD, R.l. 608 Main Street, Wakefield Narr. 3-3311 Outstanding Selections at BEN SOLOMON EAST GREENWICH One of Rhode Island's Better Men’s and Boys’ Stores L G. BALFOUR CO. Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations MR. THOMAS GALVIN NORTH ATTLEBORO office HAMILTON RESTAURANT BAKERY HAMILTON, RHODE ISLAND All Branches of Beauty Culture Individual Hair Styling PERMANENT WAVING HAIR TINTING LAFAYETTE BEAUTY SHOP MRS. ETHEL WHITEHEAD, Prop. Tel. Wick. 2-0029 DR. FRANK E. TURCO DENTIST Sand — Gravel — Loam Stone Bulldozing — Shoveldozing Lawns Mowed — Land Cleared Landscape Construction CUTTING BROTHERS Wickford 2-1345-W MARION'S MILESTONE HOUSE Swamptown Road THE BLACK ACRE FARM ALLENTON, RHODE ISLAND BEACON DINER South County Trail EAST GREENWICH, R.l. FRENCHTOWN STORE South County Trail ROSS AKER FURNITURE CO. SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 461 Main St. Turner 4-2580 East Greenwich Rhode Island PAUL H. PETERSON Building Contractor WICKFORD Victory Highway LAFAYETTE, R.l. GAS SERVICE Tel. Wick. 2-0091 — RADIO SERVICE COMPANY TV SALES AND SERVICE Bendix — Maytag — Westinghouse Zenith — RCA General Electric — Kelvinator A Complete One-Stop Shopping Center RUDY'S MEATS OF MERIT Post Office Building HAMILTON. R.l. HELEN'S TRAILER SALES Post Road North Kingstown ART MATERIALS Headquarters for Dupont and Dutch Boy Paint and Leading Wallpaper B H PAINT SERVICE STORE 36 Main Street EAST GREENWICH. R.l. Best Wishes and Good Luck to theJ Class of '56 DR. VAN WAGNER R. L SMITH AND SONS Plumbing and Heating Wickford 2-0008 QUIDNESSETT CHURCH Where Youth Finds the Truth SIX YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUPS EACH WEEK You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Make You Free. JESUS CHRIST NORMAN S. TOWNSEND, Pastor Post Road North Kingstown WHEAT'S BARBER SHOP OLIVER J. WHEAT AND SON Lafayette, R.l. BYRNES GREENHOUSE West Main Street Wickford, R.l. PALMER SUPPLY CO. ROSE HILL CLEANSERS and Frenchtown, R.l. ON THE HIGHWAY OF PROSPERITY THE COZY YARN SHOP 2706 So. County Trail 27 Brown Street Turner 4-5808 WICKFORD, R.l. Wick. 2-0334-R-l EDNA'S BEAUTY SALON TU. 4-5744 Post Road Near Yorktown Manor FLOYD AND JENNIE BUTLER WICKFORD SHOE STORE Shoes and Clothing tor the Entire Family Wide. 2-0373-W KINGSLEY STORE ALLENTON, R.l. HOMES FOR SALE F.H.A. Approved Small Down Payment Balance as Rent CLIFFORD SMILEY Treas. 9 � f S TRAILERLAND MARKET Meats — Groceries — Toys TU. 4-9761 Post Road Hunts River Bridge CLASE GRADUANDA Adelante, Siempre Adelante Sra. Carmen Maria Marrero Uda. Haseth Aptdo. No. 2892 Unidad No. 13 SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO Wick. 2-0968 2-0527 BAILEY’S MOTOR SALES De S°t° — Plymouth Sales, Service ITt E- E- BAILEY Sales Mgr. VICTORY HIGHWAY Lafayette, R.l. Class of 1956 Success MR. AND MRS. HAROLD EUGENE WEEKS AND SONS Massachusetts and Puerto Rico M. JAMES VIEIRA AL'S SHELL STATION Quonset, R.l. UPDIKE Cleansers Launderers 24 Hour Service 88 Main Street Wick. 2-840 Mrs. John Lynch AUNT CARRIES Point Judith Office Himes Street Telephone Wick. 2-1281 LAFAYETTE, R.l. CRYSTAL SPRINGS NORTH KINGSTOWN GRILLE HOME BUILDING, INC. P. O. Box 275 — Wickford, R.l. Specializing in CHARCOAL BROILED Service — Quality— Value NORMAN E. McVEY, Sr. STEAK DINNERS President and Treas. SANDWICHES Residence and HOMEMADE BREAD Wickford 2-0048 HARTS SERVICE STATION GIVE YOUR CAR(9. JW1 ' at YOUNG'S SERVICE STATION BELLEVILLE, R.l. WALT’S TRAILER SALES SERVICE South County Trail EAST GREENWICH, R.l. Tel. TU. 4-2120 PERRY'S MATTY’S BAIT SHOP JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTORS Sales and Service Tel. Tu. 4-4420 BARBER SHOP Wickford Rhode Island PAUL R. ARNOLD CONTRACTOR Complete Construction Service Since 1927 Tel. Wick. 2-0432 ALLENTON, R.l. You Will Be Here Before You Know It!! THE CLASS OF 1955 N.K.H.S. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Batton CALUORI'S Quality shoes properly fitted for all occasions. Stop in to see our wide selection of flats. EAST GREENWICH, R.I. YORKTOWN CLEANERS AND BARBER SHOP Post Road QUONSET, R.I. PIERCE RADIO AND TV SERVICE 93 Main Street WICKFORD, R.I. Tel. Wick. 2-0781 Tel. Wick. 2-1338 E. M. KNOWLES Boat Builder REPAIRS AND MOTOR INSTALLATIONS 5 Reynolds Street Wiclrford, Rhode Island DR. JOHN D. CARTWRIGHT Chiropractor BURTON FROBERG H. L. EDWARDS DEPARTMENT STORE H. L. MATTESON Plumbing and Heating Electrical Appliances Kitchenware Jewelry, Pottery, Gifts China and Glassware Electrical Contracting Tel. Wick. 2-0246-W Serving South County MAIN STREET GARAGE, INC. Apponaug East Greenwich SOUTH COUNTY BUICK CO. Wakefield BUICK —BUICK — BUICK ALLABY ESSEX STORES Two Convenient Locations Post Road at Yorktown Village Store at Lafayette GREENWICH HARDWARE AND PAINT CO. EAST GREENWICH. R. 1. 363-365 Main St. WICKFORD HARDWARE CO. Your Evinrude Outboard Motor Dealer 51 TOWER HILL ROAD WICKFORD. R. 1. The typing in this section WICKFORD was done by Barbara Healey SHELLFISH All kinds of sea food WICKFORD PLAT, Other typists were Ruth Stelley, Shirley Bent- WICKFORD. R. 1. ley, Carolyn Laird and Joan Perry. THE NORTH KINGSTOWN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Your Community Servants YAWGOO MILL DORSET WOOLEN COMPANY BOOSTER LIST Al Lewis Miss Mery Lopo Mrs. Dorothy Payne Ray Hoxie Raymond J. Bolister Mrs. Juanita Williams Beverly Hartlen Mr. Richard F. Wolsiewick Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boucher Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Sprague Mr. and Mrs. E. Roy Noyes Ken Busby Mrs. William Bargus Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Gerard J. Gaudet Bob Mello Mrs. Arthur Bentley Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gray Quonset Barber Shop Canon and Mrs. Frederick Belden Mr. and Mrs. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd LITHOGRAPHED BY LOR PUBLISHING CO. DALLAS • TEXAS B—t Yearbook or TAYLOR MADE «ii w mm mat m ffi apf 9 ai 3 $P p||g|