Cardigan Mountain School - Blaze Yearbook (Canaan, NH)

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PECIAL EVENTS VOL. II Cardigan Mountain School Sept. 22, l958 - Iune 6, I959 Cardigan Conquers Kearsarge C.M.S., October 16 - Carcligan's Moun- tain Day , although an original holiday last year, was eagerly anticipated by all when we were settled back at school, bags unpacked, pencils poised. After starting the first class, and hearing the surprise announcement, we all left in busses, cars, and the school truck, to climb a moun- tainl INe all were divided into groups at the base of the mountain, Kearsarge, and then we climbed using the various well-marked trails. The Power Line Trail and jacob's Ladder seemed to be the most popular and most of the climbing parties ascended one and descended the other. The foliage was in full color, the temperature in the 70's at the base, and spirits remained high throughout the sunny day, especially after the tasty food prepared by Mr. Harrington, Mr. Min- nier, and the Campcraft boys at the base camp. MUSIC APPRECIATION WINS MANY FANS C.M.S., '58-'59 - As a cub reporter for the Blaze I had been assigned to cover a regular, but still special event called Music Appreciation. Never one to enjoy that longhair music I wasn't too excited about missing study hall just to hear violins and oboes. Hurrying, QI had been warned not to be latej, I arrived just at seven to find a sizable pile of shoes outside the door of the faculty lounge. Following this quaint custom I left mine, entered, and made myself comfortable on the nice soft rug. The music had begun and seemed to be in a lighter vein than I had expected. People were sprawled comfortably about, some reading, some studying. A fire crackled in the Hreplace. The room glowed with the soft lighting and the re- flection of the fire. Except for the music and a few snaps from the fire the room was remarkably quiet. I enjoyed myself! Interviewing Carl Panacci, Dean I-Iart, and Mr. Wakely I found that every Thursday, 7:00 to 7:30, a variety of music including classics, jazz, and musical com- edy is presented to all interested visitors. Cardigan Talent Night Huge Success C.M.S., December 6 - On December 6, Cardigan had its first Talent Night of the year. Talent Night was something new to the boys at Cardigan. Each Hoot presented an individual show. The first floor of Brewster showed their talent by doing a skit, Cardigan After Lights Out . This went over with a real bang! Second floor Brewster did Around the lfVorld in 80 Days . Their show went over very wellg it followed the same idea as the movie with settings in different countries. Clark Morgan got together and pre- sented La Sewer de Paris a bar scene in Paris with an Alfred Hitchcock mood. This was very comical because of one boy dressing up to be a dance hall girl, and the villain, Louie, being a small boy in red knee socks and red bow tie. First floor Hinman put on a shadow operation. This was extremely humorous because of the surgical tools used. Ham- mers, saws, drills, and chains were used during the operation. The boys stretched a sheet in front of the stage and had flood lights in the rear of the stage thus giving perfect shadow pictures for the audience. Last but not least second floor Hinman also put on Cardigan after Lights Out , which was very explosive to say the least. The boys set up a boy's room, complete with bed on the stage. The evening was a success, being packed with entertainment and many many laughs. Fall Dance A Rock'n Success C.M.S., November 8 - Cardigan held its Fall Dance today and from the reaction of dancers and guests everyone had an enjoyable evening. One of the things that made the dance a success was the fine decorating done by Biff Willianls, Bob Bolton, and their tal- ented helpers. Another asset which added to the dance was the delicious refresh- ments prepared by Mrs. Clancy and served by jim Hinman and his crew. The line records which were played over the new speaking system were collected and arranged by Dave Bergeson and Doug Abercrombie. Another of the highlights of the dance was a Rock and Roll contest won by Bob Bolton and Sherry Dice. An elimina- tion dance was completed by john Chris- ty and his partner. The dance committee appreciated the co-operation from everyone, especially Mr. Noldt, the master of ceremonies and student adviser. Letters from the girls let us know that they had just as much fun as we did.

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HOST COMMITTEE Weeks R., Priestley, Ball, Johnson, Davenport. 1 0 ,:' ' . A . v..-4..- Studying finished Exams over Senior festivities begin

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FALL AWARDS BANQUET C.M.S., December 12 -- Three of Cardi- gan's most pleasant evenings are the awards banquets, when the students are rewarded for excellence outside the class- room. This, the first of the series, was a fitting conclusion to a very successful fall season. Clancy's dinner was delicious with steak and ice cream highlighting the menu. The student activity leader, Tom Hamilton, introduced boys from each activity who spoke informally about their activity. The hall was very well decorated with hurricane lamps and candles on all the tables. The good natured complaint that, I can't see well enough to find my steak , didn't seem to keep many from doing well enough to return for seconds. After the meal we all gathered in the auditorium for short orations by the activity leaders, special awards to stu- dents, music by the band, and songs by everybody. SKI HOLIDAY North Conway, March 3 - The day dawned bright and sunny and all of Cardigan was off to an early start. Our destination was known only to a few and many offered guesses as to where we would ski that day. A couple of wrong turns by the bus driver confused us even more and made us all wonder if the bus driver had been briefed well enoughl We arrived at Mount Cranmore in North Conway, New Hampshire shortly after 10 a.m. and the wonderful holiday began. Temperatures in the high sixties made shirt sleeve skiing possible. The corn snow was plentiful and the slopes were not crowded on a weekday. The Skimobile provided a pleasant ride to a number of disembarking points near the summit. After a lunch packed by Clancy, and a few minutes rest we were back on the hickories, careful not to waste the truly remarkable skiing. After we left the slopes and boarded the buses for home, our muscles told us we had had enough skiing for one day. That evening we went to bed with tired bodies, and a host of pleasant memories. The Snow Flaker Highlight of Winter Social Season C.M.S., February 7 - Cardigan had its annual winter dance, this year named the Snow Flaker, with more ice than snow on the landscape. The dance was preceded by skating to music on the ice at the lake, and a buffet dinner in the dining room with the girls joining the boys at each table. This was a good method of breaking the ice, fice of a different sortj, with the girls. Before the dance, the girls, students, and faculty gathered in the faculty lounge to get still better acquainted. When the girls had had time to powder their noses we all mi- grated to the auditorium, where the dec- oration committee had really outdone themselves. Tables bordered the dance floor, crepe paper hung in abundance from the walls and ceiling, and the cur- tain on the stage was covered with many giant sized snowflakes. Refreshments of punch and cakes were served by the committee which seemed to have many volunteers. Prizes were given to the winners of special dance contests. Steve Davidson and his guitar provided some entertainment during in- termission. The dance ended at I0 o'clock and we escorted the girls to cars for their trip home. Everyone was indebted to Bill Seely and his dance committee for organizing such an outstanding evening. Second Talent Night C.M.S., March 6 --Remembering th fun and entertainment enjoyed by aud ence and actors alike at our fall Talen Night, a second one was scheduled fo the spring. It was an even bigger succes we all decided. The top floor of Brewster presente a skit called Romeo and Juliet . took place on a southern plantation an all of the players were made-up as N groes. We all agreed Kit Sigman's acce could only have been the product of co centrated coaching! Upstairs in Brewster the students pol trayed a scene in A Little Red Scho House . Strange happenings and th varied character of the teacher and h' students kept the entertainment movin Clark-Morgan presented Tom Sa yer , a one act play in four scenes, whic was another crowd pleaser. A picture the First scene is shown below. Bill Barker presented a very humoro down East monologue for second flo Hinman. The stories he told must ha been good ones for they have often bee repeated since the performance. At Cardigan we have talent we haven even used yet, so we seniors hope th l ,.1,..-t. v.r:...l.. ....,.Alr!A,. ...Ill L..-l ,-ft.-.4-Iv--Us Seniors Enjoy Ski Holiday LYME, N. H., February 28 - On day, February 28, all the seniors who n skiing equipment went to The Da mouth Skiway. We left Canaan at 8: and arrived on the slopes about 9: Mr. Thompson, the senior class advis got us the group rate, and we start up the slopes. The ski conditions were very go with just a little ice left from an earli thaw. We went up the Poma-lift a skied all of the five trails. It was surely a fine day, the visibil was good, and everyone had a wond ful time. The senior class hopes t this outing can be enjoyed by classes come, and that they are lucky enough End the spring skiing as ideal as class of '59 did.