Hartford High School - Hartford Key Yearbook (White River Junction, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1941 volume:

Presented by the Senior Class of Hartford High School June 1941 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE To the Members of the Class of 1941: You are leaving Hartford High School after four full years of mental, physical, moral and social adjusting to the ways of the world about you. These four years will always he memorable. Now you are about to take your place in the world of adults. There is no need to tell you that it is a troubled world — your radio, your moving pictures, your newspapers have informed you of that. But this condition will not always prevail. As you seek your place in our complex pattern of Life try always to progress on a sane basis. Remember that tenacity of purpose, industriousness and willingness to cooperate will ever be prime factors in measuring your success. Be proud of your family, your community, your country and never do anything that will betray your democratic heritage. Collective groups of graduates of your age. throughout the world, will probably supply the necessary amount of common sense and tolerance for a well balanced economic and social order. A huge task? — Yes! but a goal worth striving for. My most sincere good w ishes in your efforts toward this end. Sincerely yours, Hilton C. Holland Mr. M. Park Osgood In Memory of M. Park Oscood long our friend and advisor Miss Mildred C. Oakes In Appreciation Miss Mildred C. Oakes our sponsor ami advisor FACULTY Hilton C. Holland, B. S„ M. A. Tufts College Columbia Principal oj Hartford High School Instructor in Biology Kenneth 15. Cahoon, 1$. S. Massachusetts State Barnstable Teacher's College Instructor in Mathematics, Social Science, and Economic Geography Norma Fletcher, 15. S. McGill University of Vermont Instructor in French, English, and Social Science i Anna E. Young, A. 15. Russel Sage College Instructor in French and Social Science [6] FACULTY Thki.ma M. Kf.nison, B. M., M. A. New York University Eastman School of Music Instructor in Music Beryi. Burmaster, B. A. University of Manitoba Instructor in Physical Education and Mathematics John A. Freitas. Ph. D. Boston College Instructor in History and Physical Education Eileen T. Kelleher, B. S. Boston University Instructor in Secretarial Science [7] FACULTY Edna M. Leach, I?. S. University of Vermont Instructor in Home Economics anil Chemistry Mildred C. Oakes, B. I,. Emerson College of Oratory Instructor in English anil Dramatics David T. Goodell, B. A. University of Vermont Instructor in Science anil Physical Education Theresa M. Rowley, B. S. University of Vermont Instructor in Home Economics and Science L� ] FACULTY Loretta Ryan, B. S. Caselton Normal School Boston University Instructor in English Leonard W. Saunders, I. A. Newark State Normal Instructor in Industrial Arts Z. Martina Van Deusen Rochester University Instructor in Latin and English Mildred L. Kingsbury Bay Path Institute Instructor in Secretarial Science [9] YEAR BOOK STAFF Mark Miller..........................................................Editor-in-Chief Noreen Ray..........................................................Business Manager Anne Benson........................................................Personnel Editor Althea Hefflon Everett Savage Marjorie Jennings Noreen Ra Althea Hefflon................................................................... r Editor Ellen Davis Jean Jockel Mary Izzo .................................................. Advertising Manager Noreen Ray Mark Miller Betty Shepard Charles Blood S. A. B. Debating Club F. H. V. “Nut Shell” [10] Anne Perkins French II Club YEAR BOOK BOARD First Row (left to right): Herbert Smith, Marjorie Jennings. Second Row: Noreen Ray, assistant editor, Mark Miller, editor. Third Row: Althea Hefllon, Anne Benson. [11] PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS Seniors of 1941. we have reached one milestone in our lives a long-looked-for and. to our present point of view, an important one our High School Graduation. We have worked together for the past four years, trying to develop from our class, talents that would benefit the whole. It seems to me that this development lias been successful, and on behalf of your various class officers, I want to thank you for your loyal assistance. The immediate future to the members of our class must necessarily seem to 1m an unusual problem — for these are unusual times. The threat of War just over the horizon, and its troublous effect on our national affairs and our private life, w ill hold before us many unsolved problems for which we must find a solution. May I offer one suggestion that we try to meet these problems with a faith and loyalty which are the heritage of all true Yankees. Let us add to that the steadfast tenacity and clear vision expected of all true Vermonters. Let us build our future along the American way, going back to the days of our forefathers for a true pattern, and using in the development of our lives all things of these modern times that are sound and substantial, but casting aside those excuses and isms which lead us away from that real American goal the rights of free men and women to regulate their own lives, Let us strive mightily to cherish and develop those liberties we hold so dear, and let us not fail to remember the one word that will bind us together, now and always, the one word that is most important to our class, our town, our state, and our Nation. That word is Loyalty. Shakespeare gave us the cue from the past, when he said, ‘ Master, go on, and I will follow thee To the last gasp, with truth and loyally.” Betty Louise Shepard CLASS HISTORY At last the time has come to open our scrapbook and to place in it the final clippings that will make it complete. As we glance hack through the pages, notes, slates, headlines, and whatnots meet the eyes. Let us start at the beginning. There is the first snapshot, forty-nine little Freshmen hammering on the doors of H.H.S. My! how bold they look. It wasn't long after that, though, they stepped into stride with their new officers. Yes! there they are. My! how solemn they look. From left to right it's Robert Smith, president; Betty Shepard, vice-president; Althea Hefflon. secretary; and George Melisi, treasurer. They certainly do look capable, this little group of Freshmen, of handling any situation that may arise. Turning the pages we come upon a clipping stating that the Senior Class gave the new Freshmen a gala reception last night. Do you remember it? Perhaps you were one of those to be initiated. Such wild and glorious fun cannot he forgotten. Aha! Down in the corner practically hidden, what’s this that we see? It does look like a picture from Stunt Night. What! No prize? Surely that imitation of a football broadcast deserves some mention, especially with Mark Miller in the center of all the activity. Now who is that? By the woeful expression you’d never guess that it was Betty Shepard, one of our future star athletes. But she's not alone, there are also Betty Lovell, Arh-ne Lyman, and Marjorie Jorgensen. Sports evidently prevailed even in this early period. Clippings and headlines are very scarce on these early pages for there weren't many socials for quite some time. No. all the little Freshmen are looking very studious in these snapshots. I guess exams were in progress when they were taken. Now their faces look brighter. Perhaps they are preparing for the summer vacation. Just one more snap of this year. Everyone is in it and they do look happy, with Lake Morey in the background and vacation written on everyone’s face. Thus we turn to newer pages, when those ol’ Hers returned to H. H. S. as Sophomores. As usual there is a group picture, everyone all dressed up and looking serious. But. who are the owners of the new faces? The postscript says that they are Marjorie Andrews, Lila Brown. Earl Goodell. Yolande Corbin. Marjorie Malborne. Evelyn Punt, Evans Perry, and Jean Jockel. There are several familiar faces missing, too. W’here are Kenmpton Bettis, Oliver LaBell, Manton LaFountain, Clifford Minard, Margaret Nowlan, and Doris Senical? Many of the little Freshmen didn’t return. Time’s a wasting, so let us get on w ith the scanning. Here again are the officers, still as solemn as ever. Betty Shepard has advanced to president this year: Mark Miller, vice-president; Dora Y’andow. secretary ; Noreen Ray, treasurer. Each year they seem to become more business-like. Wise looking Sophomores, these. There are the first headlines of the year. Stunt Night! A good write-up this year, and second prize they received. Isn't that an adorable picture of Yolande and Regis, [13] Mark and Anne, and so many other couples representing life “Down Through the Years ? Miss Young was the sponsor to that. There still does not seem to be so very many pictures. I guess they really believed in all work and no play. They must have been waiting for next year to step into social limelight. Well here we are again at the end of another year. My, how some of them have grown. John Sumner is almost a six footer now, and Karl Goodell is gradually outgrowing his bashfulness. The same old story again, but it always makes a happy picture, the class trip snapshot taken at Lake Morey. For the second time they held the final farewell party of the season. Ah! Behold pages and pages. History in the making. Here at last those little Freshies of two years back finally step into their own. There certainly are a great number of snapshots and headlines this year. Pictures are closely crowded together, espe cially those of the officers, Herbert Smith, president; Noreen Ray, vice-president; Betty Shepard, secretary; and Jean Joekel, treasurer. Practically on top of them is the group picture with such new friends as the Alger and Chase twins, Doris Putnam. Jacqueline Gobie, Rita Curtis, Jessie Jaeger, and Helen Smith. Is that an orchestra we see, or only the stage setting for Stunt Night? It must be the Junior Stunt. Everyone moving but saying nothing. The idea was a night club with music and singing done in pantomime. But there doesn't seem to lx- any blue ribbon with this picture. There are some blue ribbons, however, and they go to Everett Savage and Mark Miller for winning first and second prizes in the Watson Prize Speaking contest. The others go to Althea Hcfflon and Betty Shepard for their D.A.R. essays. Social gatherings come to the front as we turn the page and reveal a large picture of the Junior Prom. It's really a beautiful picture and clearly shows the efforts put in to make it a successful evening. The background is an old-fashioned garden and there in the foreground are numerous dancers, dancing to the music of the Green Collegians. Clippings are thinning out now, although sports and music still appear here and there. Let us now turn quickly to the last few pages and see what the Seniors have for us. Four years. Four memorable years pasted in one small book. Again we see the officers, with Betty Shepard again as president, and her assistants Jacqueline Gobie, Althea Hefflon, and Jean Joekel. As in other years evidently the Senior Class began with many of its former friends missing, such as John Sumner, George Melisi. Leland Fountain, Rita Curtis, John Kapise, Robert Smith. Raymond Wright, and Vernon Cook. Headlines first spring from Freshman Reception, when Mark Miller, as master of ceremonies, conducted a school of classmate professors, who in turn initiated the new Freshman class. [14] The next page gives the result of the Harvest Hop, the night which was chosen by the Seniors to entertain. What a colorful gym it was that night with pumpkins and cornstalks everywhere, and punch for all! Next is Stunt Night, when once again the 41’ers come hack into place by taking second prize with their skit titled “Cinderella Steps Out.” A blank page shows where Christmas vacation broke the monotony in school routine and following it came the business of collecting soap and razor blades for the Bundles for Britain contest. One of the high spots in our scrapbook is the picture of the Senior Play, with the stars still in character. The cast of Savage, Shepard. Miller, Smith. Jorgensen, Perry, Jockel, Davenport, Demers, Hefflon, Couture, and of course Charles Blood, did manage to make the train arrive on time. “The Ghost Train” did have its success, however, and according to the last report the ghost still rattles around the darkened stage, calling for lights, camera, action! Graduation at last, and as usual all loo soon. With it comes the final pages in our scrapbook. Pictures, headlines, and clippings, all fade into the mist of the past. As we close the cover on our Hartford treasures, let us pause and remember! [15] SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Front Row (left to right) : Jean Jockel, treasurer; Herbert Smith, class attorney; Betty Shepard, president. Second Row: Jackie Gobie, vice-president; Althea Hefflon, secretary; Charles Blood, sergeant-at-arms. [16] Commereiul Alger, Ella Rose Sleigh Ride Committee 3. “Heady confidence promises victory without contest.” The class would feel lost without the twins in it. Quechee certainly does send us rare people. May good things come in pairs to you also, Ella! Alger, Ellen Ruth Commercial “Human nature is the same in all reasonable creatures.” If you sec the same Kiri in two places at once don’t be alarmed, it will just be one of the Alger twins — which one is hard to tell. The best of luck to you, Ellen! Andrews, Marjorie Evelyn Marge” Scientific Stunt Night 2; Home Room Committees 3, 4; Glee Club 3; French Club III 4. “To receive and to communicate assistance constitutes the happiness of human life.” Marjorie has been one of those gay and cheery indispensable people of our class. We certainly shall miss that bright smile of yours, Marge! Bacley, Katherine Louise Kay General Glee Club 3; Home Room Activities 3; French (Tub I 3; Stunt Night 4. “You have, indeed, every favorable circumstance for your advancement that can be wished.” Kathleen is another of Quechee’s losses and, consequently, our gain. We have certainly enjoyed Kay’s liveliness and her good-sportsmanship in the years that she has been here. [17] Bement, Russell William “Russell” General Stunt night 1, 3; Bur Club 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Outing Club 2; Watson Prize Speaking 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Masquers 3, 4; Boy’s State 3; Senior Play prop committee 4. “The more ingenious men are, the more apt they are to trouble themselves.” Russell has a great deal stored in his head for safe keeping. That’s the way it seems in school, anyway. Get him outside of school and he is the life of the party! Benson, Anne Julia “Benny” General Stunt night 1, 2, 3, 4; Box Social Committee 1; Dance Entertainment Committee 1; Home Room Activities 2, 3; Home Room Treasurer 2; Food Sale Committee 3; Student Advisory Board 3, 4; French Club III, treasurer 4; Fresman Reception Committee 4; Town Meeting Committee 4; Year Book Board 4; Seventh Grade Reception Committee 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. “If you hear a wise sentence or an apt phrase, commit it to your memory.” Anne has been the wit of our illustrious class during our high school life. We will certainly miss her original and apt phrases. We are sure you will succeed in anything you undertake, Anne! Bixby, Joyce Marion Commercial Home Economic Style Show 1; Home Room Assembly 3; All-State Music Festival 4; Music Concert 4. “It is variety which keeps alive desire, which would otherwise flag.” Joyce is one of those rare people that everyone can get along with. We shall certainly miss your gayety and light heartedness, Joyce! Blood, Charles Allen “Charlie” Scientific Stunt night 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Music Club 1, 2; Patratores 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3; Outing Club 3; Boy’s State 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Masquers 4; Class Officer, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Band 4; Orchestra 4;; Year Book Board 4; Football 4; Music Festival 4; All-State Band 4; Harvest Hop Committee 4; Senior Play, Property Manager 4; French Club III 4; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4. “Ideas are retained by renovation of that impression which time is always wearing away.” Charlie is one of the class’s best pals. Whenever there is anyplace to go Charlie is always there with his car. If you ever get stuck in chemistry, just go to Charlie and he’ll straighten it out for you. More power to you, Charlie, my boy! [18] General Chase, Edward Leon Home Room Assembly 3; Baseball 3, 4. “Sense and perception must necessarily proceed from some incorporeal substance within us.” Leon is just about the quietest boy in our class. He hasn’t Riven us a chance to know him very well, but what we do know pleases us very much. They say unspoken words do not lie, Leon! Chase, Leona Mathilde General Stunt Night; Sophomore Play. “Look before you leap.” You are contemplating a big leap, Leona, but you'll be happy. Corbin, Yolande Estelle “Yollie” General Home Activities 3, 4; Stunt Night 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Drum Majorette 4; Masquers 2, 4; French III Club 4; Junior Prom 3; Optic” 3; “Barb” 4; “Gypsy Rover” Operetta 4; Glee Club; Harvest Hop” 4; Freshman Recepton 4. “All good things come in small packages.” “Yollie” is our smallest girl and our peppiest. She’s always as busy as a bee and she’s always happy. CoiJTERMARSH, DOROTHY ANN “Pot Commercial Home Room Assembly 2; Home Economics Style Show 1; Home Economics State Style Show2. “Heaven helps those who help themselves.” “Dot” is going to be a secretary, and a good one! She’s got a great deal of what it takes and we can count on her to succeed. [19] Coutermarsh, Irene Mary Commercial Home Economics Assembly 1 ; Home Economics Style Show 1. “A rolling stone gathers no moss.” Irene has always been seen and not heard. Her friendly smile and even disposition are sure to get her ahead. Luck, Irene. Couture, Albert Edward “Couture General Senior Play 4. “Never trouble trouble 'till trouble troubles you.” “Couture” is easy-going and happy-go-lucky—and what curls! Good luck, “Couture”. Crowell, Regis Lovisa “Rege” General Stunt Night 2; F. H. V. President 3; Home Economics Style Show 1; Gleen Club 3, 4. “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” Regis is the runner-up for smallest girl in the class and she has a grand sense of humor. She’ll go a long way, this little girl. Davis, Ellen Oudry “Davie Classical Year Book Staff 4; Home Room Activities 4; Glee Club 4; Masquers 4; French III Club 4; Stunt Night 4; Freshman Reception 4; English III A Recital 4; “Harvest Hop” 4. “The end crowns the work.” Ellen, our only newcomer, has been with us just one short year, and her sparkling personality has won us all. May your crown be of gold, Ellen. [20] Demkr.h, Frederick Bernard Fred General Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3. Like father, like son.” One of the inseparable Demers twins, Fred will always be heard wherever he goes and whatever he does. Demers, Fui.bert William General Senior Play 4; Stunt Night 4; Junior Prom 3; Orchestra 1. “Speech is silver, silence is gold.” Fulbert’s grand personality and willingness to do things, will help him to make good. Drew, Lucy General Home Economics Style Show 1, 2; State Clothing Contest 1; Stunt Night 2; Home Room Activities 3, 4. “The deepest rivers run with the smallest noise.” Lucy is one of our quiet, unassuming members. She is always pleasant and ever ready to lend a helping hand. Dulac, Adlord Edmund General Junior Prom Committee 3; Stunt Night 3; Home Room Activities 3, 4. “There is no pathway of flowers leading to success.” Adlord has great possibilities for a successful future. Right now his future tends towards West Hartford, and with that car of his we understand he gets there in a big hurry. L21] Faneuf, Burton Leo “Berty” General Baseball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Rug Club 2; Basketball 4; Home Room Activities 3, 4. “Nothing is achieved before it is thoroughly attempted. “Berty” is our star baseball player. With his personality and pleasant smile, he is bound to make a home run. Gobie, Jacqueline “Jackie” General Year Book Staff 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Outing Club 3; Class Vice-President 4; Masquers 3, 4, Secretary 4; “The Florist Shop” 4; Freshman Reception 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Prize Speaking 3; Stunt Night 4; Harvest Hop 4. “He only is a well made man who has a good determination.” “Jackie” came to us during our Junior year. She has always been willing to help the class in any way possible. Happy landing, “Jackie”. Goodell, Earl General Home Room Activities 3, 4; Home Room Assembly 3. “Do well, act nobly, no one can do more.” Earl is our bashful boy! He has perserveranee though, and is bound to go far. Grzeszczak, Stella General Home Room Activities 3; Home Economics Style Show 1,2; Home Economics Assembly 2. “A good head and industrious hand Are worth gold in any land.” Stella hails from Wilder. We shall remember her for her happy disposition and friendliness. [22] Hekflon, Ai-thea Muriel Effie Scientific Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; Outing Club 2; Glee Club 2; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4; Year Hook Staff 4; Class Secretary 4; Secretary French III 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speaking 4; Harvest Hop Committee 4; Oratorical Contest 4; Masquers 4. “Keep effort alive by daily practice.” We can depend on Althea for assistance. She’s always on hand. Her Scholastic ability and talent for drawing will surely lead her to the top of the ladder. Hill, Antoinette Lucii.i.e Lu Commercial Home Economics Style Show; Home Economics Assembly 2; Home Room Activities 3, 4; National Clerical Ability Contest 4. “Good nature is an element of success.” “Lu” is the business woman of the class and we feel sure that we shall soon see her as the private secretary of President Roosevelt. IZZO, Mary Madeline Izzie Classical Stunt Night X, 2, 3;; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Hartfordian Staff 2, 3; Home Room Representative 3, 4; Debate Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Masquers 4; Year Book Staff 4; Class Gifts Committee 4; 7th Grade Reception Chairman 4. “Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness.” Mary has won a place in our album of favorite classmates through her winning smile and cheery voice. She has been a leader in all the activities in school. We wish her all the success and happiness she deserves. Jaeger, Jessie Frances General Glee Club 3; “Optic” 3; Home Room Activities 4. “Variety’s the spice of life That gives it all its flavor.” Jessie, our happiest Senior girl, came to us from Quechee for her third and fourth years, and she soon won the friendship of everyone with her radiant smile. May you aiways be as cheerful as you are today, Jessie. [23] Jennings, Marjorie Rose Marge Classical Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; “H. M. M. Pinafore 1; State Music Festival 1; Asst. Manager Girls’ Basketball 2; Prize Speaking Program 3; Junior Prom 3; Home Room Activites 3; Masquers 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4; Student Director Senior Play 4; Year Book Staff 4; Oratorical Contest 4; French III Club 4; “The Florist Shop” 4; Senior Banquet Committee 4. “She who does not stay still in one place will never be anywhere long enough to get into trouble.” “Marge” is a hard working, good student, and just as lively and thrifty as any girl could be. Remember her as Cinderella in Stunt Night? We know that she will always be successful, because—well, she just can’t help it. Jockel, Jean Mackay Scientific “Hartfordian” 1; Music Club 1, 2; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2; Outing Club 2, 3; Home Room Secretary 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Student Advisory Board, Secretary 3, 4; Year Book Staff 4; Senior Play 4; French III Club 4; Freshman Reception 4; Masquers 4. “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Aye, she’s a wee bit of a lassie fr-r-r-rom auld - -Wilder! Our Valedictorian! She is rather quiet in school, though not always. You should hear her talk sometimes when she really gets warmed up! And we’ll never forget her fine performance in the Senior Play. Good Luck, Jean! Jorgensen, Marjorie Marie Marge Commercial Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 2; Softball 2; Bicycle Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Graduation Marshal 3; Harvest Hop 4; Band Majorette 4; Freshman Reception 4; Year Book Staff 4; Senior Play 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Music Concert 4; All-State Glee Club 3; Music Festival 3, 4; Masquers 4. “A noise like of a hidden brook In the leafy month of June.” All smiles and laughter, that’s Margie. She’s one of our best-natured students. She showed her acting ability in the Senior Play. Resides this, she’s swell at basketball. The best of luck, Margie. May you always make every basket that you shoot for. Linton, Eunice Hazei, Scientific Home Economics Style Show 1; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Class Illness Committee 4; French III Club 4. “I love to just sit and add, subtract, divide, or multiply.” Eunice has a shy sense of humor, which she should put to advantage more often. When it comes to mathematics, she’s tops! Here’s hoping that your dreams of becoming a math teacher come true, Eunice. [24] Lovell, Rachei. Ethelyn Hetty Scientific Basketball 1, 2, 3, co-captain 4; Home Economics Style Show 1; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Masquers 3, 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Music Concert 4; Senior Play Program 4; Freshman Reception 4; Year Book Staff 4; Harvest Hop 4; French III Club 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4. “Red hair often signfies a spirit of determination.” “Betty” is our class redhead, and also has a hot temper, when roiled up. She has a pleasing personality, and is a good conversationalist. There are so many things that “Betty” is good at, that there isn’t room to tell about them here! Lyman, Arlene Mildred Scientific 1st place on Dress Design, Delegate to Burlington 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Home Room Treasurer 3; Program 4; Masquers 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Quechee Program 3; French III Club 4; Harvest Hop Committee 4; Sound effects Senior Play 4. “Far from the city and ways of men.” Another math shark (besides being a shark at every thing else) and the class giggler, Arlene is a friend to all who know her. You can’t help liking her. We know that she will always be successful (giggling or otherwise). P.S. She resides in Jerico. Mace, Frances Elizabeth General Committee for Box Social 1; Stunt Night 2; Home Room Activities 3, 4; “Aptec” 3. “Thes are thy glorious works, Parent of good!” Frances is so quiet and unobtrusive most of the time that we don’t know her so well as we should. We do know, however, that Ben Franklin’s wouldn’t be the same without Frances’ smiling self there to wait on us. She has a swell sense of humor, too. Remember in Home Room Periods? Miller, Mark Vehrinc General Stunt Night 1, 2, 3; “Hartfordian” 1; Bug Club 2; Class Vice-President 2; Graduation Usher 2; Masquers 3, Vice-President 4; Prize Speaking 3; Editor “Optic” 3; Student Advisory Board 3, Vice-Chairman 4; Home Room Treasurer 3; Junior Prom 3; School Publicity 3; Green Mountain Boy's State 3; Senior Play 4; Year Book Editor 4; Class Gifts Chairman 4; Freshman Reception 4; French III Club 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4. “I love to paint the likenesses of the fairer sex.” Mark is one of our class artists, and is a student and leader, as his list of activities shows. He is talented in the fields of art and dramatics. However, we don’t know of any talent for singing. (Perhaps it’s best that we never do know!) [25] Orrizonto, Rose Mary General Stunt Night 1; Home Economies Project 2; Home Room Activities 3. “A workman is known by his work; let us all work to the best of our ability.' May the world know you by your work, Rosemary, and in the meantime don’t let us lose sight of you. Pitkin, Ruth Ada General Stunt Night 2; Football 4; Senior Play 4; Masquers 4. “The Army is a wonderful requisition for youth, but not my youth.’ A good-looking lad who joined us from Ludlow, in our second year. He is a good sport and an addition to any and every party. But, Evans, where do you “buy” your curls? We are all envious of them. Pitkin, Ruth Ada General Glee Club 1, 2; Latin Club 2, 4; Home Room Activities 2; Christmas Assembly 2; Bowling Club 4; Year Book Staff 4; Masquers 4. “We all have strength enough to bear the misfortune of others.” Ruth seems to have only one desire which is to shoulder the burdens and misfortunes of others. We all respect her for it and realize that she will soon know whether or not she becomes dizzy on the top rung of the ladder of success. Putnam, Doris Eileen “Dot” General Home Room Activities 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Stunt Night 1, 2. “There are more butterflies to be caught with honey than with vinegar.” Doris is a conscientious worker and as a future school marm, she will soon win the affection of the little tots who will attend her class room. If apples are the sign of a student’s devotion to his teacher, Doris will become an apple vendor in less than three weeks after she receives her diploma. [26] General Kay, Noreen Angela Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Ski Team 1, 2, 3; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 1, 2, Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 2; Photography 2, 3; Prize Speaking 3; Class Vice-President 3; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Student Advisory Board 3; Bowling Team 3; Masquers 3, 4; Junior Prom Chairman 3; “Optic” Asst. Editor 3; “Barb” Asst. Editor 4; Freshman Reception 4; Year Book Board 4; Operetta 4; Band 4; French III Club 4; Senior Play Program 4; Harvest Hop 4. “Persuasion is better than force.” We know' that Noreen sincerely believes in the above quote, because, during our four years’ association w'ith her, we have come to depend upon her good judgment in all of our problems. Robert, Margery Janet “A iutye” Classical Stunt Night 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Music 2; Home Room Activities 3; Junior Prom 3; Freshman Reception 4; French III Club 4; Harvest Hop 4; Senior Play Committee 4; 7th Grade Reception 4; Masquers 4. “It is best for us all to think over our bad deeds and hope in the future that they will be overshadowed by the good ones to be accomplished.” Margery is always around to find out if anything has to be done, and then she goes ahead and does it. We all appreciate her for it and know that she will succeed in all that she attempts. Savage, Everett Charles Scientific Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Band 2, 3, 4; Watson Prize Speaking 3; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; “H.M.S. Pinafore” 1; Junior Rotarian 2; Bug Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Harvest Hop 4; Student Advisory Board 4; Masquers 3, Treasurer 4; Boys’ State 3; Senior Play 4; Music Concert 4; French III Club 4; Swing Banl 4; Tow'n Meeting Play 4; “Florist Shop” 4; Orchestra 4. “We must have reasons for speech, but we need none for silence.” Mr. Savage is definitely the actor of the class, both a good actor in dramatics and a bad-actor in behavior. He is everywhere at once, and if you are unable to see him, you can most certainly heal him. Shepard, Betty Louise “Shep” Scientific Stunt Nite 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-captain 4; Prize Speaking 3; Masquers 3, President 4; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; French III Club President 4; Freshman Reception 4; Student Advisory Board 4; Senior Play 4; 7th Grade Reception 4; D. A. R. Girl 4; Year Book 4. “The house w'as small, the welcome was large— so be our lives.” Betty has been most successful in her four years of high school, and we know that she will continue her life with success. To our class president and always-ready friend, we wish good luck. [27] Smith, Herbert Sumner Berty” Scientific Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, Asst. Manager 3; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Prize Speaking Program 3; Class President 3; Senior Play 4; Year Book Board 4; (’lass Attorney 4; Masquers 4; Home Room Activities 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Boys’ State 3; 7th Grade Reception 4; Harvest Hop 4; Barb” Editor 4. “I have no desire to underestimate the worth of physical comfort. “Berty” is the last member of the famous Smith family, and is well known for his good looks, as well as his good luck at sports. He is our main-stay in athletics. But, Berty, why does your face color up at the mention of West Lebanon? It's only the town across the river, It won’t bite! [28] CLASS PROPHECY One day about a year ago — I believe it was in the middle of June, 1964—as I was poking around in the attic of my mansion home, located in Sydney, Australia, I noticed, in a remote corner, an old, brow n pasteboard box, bound with white string. As it seemed vaguely familiar, I was curious to learn what it contained. I cut the string with my knife, removed the lid, blew away the dust, and lo and behold —-saw at the very top of a stack of old books, yellowed with age. the “Hartford Key of the Class of 1941! I spent nearly two hours inspecting the old book, looking at the now antiquated pictures, and perusing Jean's History. Many scenes flashed before me—“The Ghost Train,” the Junior Prom of 1940 — and countless others. Then there was the Class Prophecy, written by myself. Luckily, nothing that I had predicted ever happened. 1 wondered how I could possibly have forgotten about the book for so long. It bad seemed an unforgetable volume on one June night in 1941! 1 excused myself, however, by saving that my becoming a multi-millionaire through teaching kangaroos to wage war on the underworld with machine guns had permitted no time for such things. And yet I had never really forgotten the old days nor the old crowd. There were a few of my old classmates that 1 was aware of, for they had become internationally famous. Noreena Raykowski (Noreen Ray back in high school) had become one of the world’s foremost singers through her interpretations of the old classics, such as “Rumboogie” and “In the Mood. I had already read every novel that I could find bearing the name of Anne Benson Miller. Her best work, now known as the “Great American Novel, had been filmed. It was a gripping mystery concerning a blue petunia which grew in a window box, entitled “High On a Window Sill. Her husband. Mark Miller, drew all of the cover designs for “The Saturday Evening Post.” Little did we think in the old days that among the most prosperous members of our class would be Ellen and Ella Alger, the fair owners of the Alger Aspirin Tablet Company, whose annual income was a paltry thirty thousand dollars! Charles Blood and Marjorie Jennings. I knew, were employed as the head chemists in the world's largest chemistry laboratory, in New York, where they had toiled ever since their discovery of the element, Vermontium. in 1951. Betty Lovell now held the world's record for distance sw imming speed, having recently swum the Atlantic Ocean in two hours and fifty-one minutes. Jean Jockel had toured in Asia for several years, teaching the Chinese the Highland Fling, which the Chinese government had decided to adopt as their army’s new marching step. All these facts I had gathered here and there. But what had become of the other members of the Class of '41? Then and there 1 decided to find out. About a week later I boarded a special plane for old White River, which would reach the Junction in about four hours. I had at first planned to stop a moment to visit President Roosevelt in Washington, but. having heard that he was so busy with his stamp collection that lie might not lie able to run in the coming election, I had given up the idea. As 1 seated myself on the velvet cushions, 1 became conscious of the pilot, who was walking briskly past me, towards the pilot room. Something alxiut him seemed familiar, but I could not quite place him. Then it came to me in a flash! Those eyes! Those shoulders! That build! It was Earl Goodell! I followed him into the pilot room, where he was standing by the controls. A look of happy recognition flashed across his face. “Everett Savage!” he cried. “Yes, I exclaimed, “and you. Earl! How on earth do you happen to lie here? “Well, he replied, “after graduation 1 took up flying, and as. a result, here I am. pilot of one of the country’s finest planes. You remember. I didn t drink, I didn t smoke, and 1 didn t chew! [29] I immediately told him why I was bound for bite River, and asked him whether he knew anything about any of our old friends. “Well, he said, “1 met Albert Couture about two months ago, and he told me that he had taught English in a high school in Arizona for nearly ten years. He said that after graduating from Hartford High, he decided that English was what he really liked the l est of anything. “Good old Albert!’ I ejaculated. “I’m glad to hear such a good report! “Only yesterday,' Earl continued. “I heard that Katherine Bagiev was a candidate for the governorship of the State of Mississippi. What do you think of that? “Fine!” I exclaimed. “1 only hope that if she s elected she will always remember how to s|h 1 I ‘Mississippi.’ Those little things used to bother her some. “I sav, he continued, “have you heard or seen Russell Bement o er the radio lately? “I’m afraid not. You see, I said wryly, “1 don’t believe that I’ve looked into a television set for five years. I’ve been so busy. “Well.” Earl explained, “Russell's been for years to the kids of today what Gene Autry used to be to us. You should hear him ‘go to town’ on his guitar sometime. “I'll try to, the very first day I get home! I vowed. “Do you remember Ellen Davis? he asked after a pause. “Why, of course! What about her? “Well, she's now married to a descendent of Henry Ford, who owns the Ford Submarine Company, and she’s considered an absolute authority on the art of steering a submarine. We talked on and on, until, at about three o’clock, Earl remarked that we were nearing our destination. Home again! Little wonder that my heart-beat quickened! I step| ed to a window. Had the old town changed much? Was Teddy’s Diner still standing? Would the Surprise Store be having an Easter Sale? I looked out of the window, and down on the W hite River valley. As I did so. I gasped. As far as the eye could see were spread hundreds of business blocks, and stretching beyond them in all directions were the residential sections. The whole city appeared to be a solid mass of buildings, skyscrapers, railroads, and avenues, with here and there a spacious park. “City of spires! My city! “Hold tight! Earl called out. “We’re about to land! Ten minutes later I was in a taxi which was taking me away from the City Airport. I had, of course, said “au revoir to Earl, who was now bound for Hong Kong. “W here to? asked the driver. “Well, what’s the best hotel? I inquired. “The Ritzy Rox,’ he replied. “It's the best in the state of Vermont. “Then take me to the Ritzy Rox! (What a name, for old White River!! )’’ In a few moments we drove up in front of a grand hotel on Maple Boulevard, its granite sides towering fifty stories into the air. To say that I was greatlv impressed by life's changes would be putting it mildly. As 1 entered the Ritzy, a bellhop came up to me, whom I instantly recognized as Burton faneuf! He alone hadn't changed at all! The same carefree, happy Burton that he was back in high school! A great deal of handshaking followed. “Say, I’ve got a surprise for you! he exclaimed suddenly. “Wait here while I go get him. the owner and manager of the Ritzy Rox!” Completely baffled, I stood there waiting. Meanwhile a silver-toned radio was announcing at the further end of the lobby: “This is your announcer, Adlord Dulac. returning you to New York. You have just heard from our famous foreign correspondents, Fulbert and Frederick Demers, who have brought you the latest news direct from London! . . . Friends of the radio audience, for better quality and better service, do your shopping in the Ben Franklin Stores, which are located throughout the United States, and oj erated by New Eng- [30] land's Busiest Business Woman! Miss Frances Mace!! . . . and now, ladies and gentlemen, we bring you the nine hundred and ninety-ninth episode in the daily presentation of ‘One Man’s Family Relations,’ starring Miss Jacqueline Gohie in the leading role of Maggie Mophandle. Today we find . . At this moment Burton returned with the manager, who was, of all people, (even in this dream world I had entered I, “Herbert Smith!” I cried. “So you’re the owner of this establishment! Why, it’s impossible! 1 can’t believe it!” “Yes,” he replied, smiling. “You see, I won it in a raffle five years ago. But come into my office, where there’s less confusion.” In we went to what he modestly called his office, and there he motioned me to an easy chair. “Well, Everett,” he began,— and then the telephone rang. “Hello . . . yes . . . yes . , . what? . . . really! . . . how many tents? . . . well, well! . . . when is it coining? . . . yes . . . yes, we certainly shall . . . thanks for calling . . . good-bye!” “That was Margery Roberts,” he said, turning to me. “She says that Mary Izzo’s Circus is coming to White River. Mary surprised even the most imaginative of us a few years ago by becoming a bareback rider. Margery, you know, handles the column on ‘Advice to the Lovelorn’ in the ‘White River Post.’ She’s wonderfully adapted to such matters, it seems.” “Say,” I queeried. “how about telling me what some of our other classmates are doing now? I haven’t seen or heard from them for years!” “Well,” Herbert began, “Joyce Bixby is still living in West Hartford, where she runs the famous dance pavillion. Island Park. Her husband, Evans Perry, is the bartender. and is noted for his delicious lemonade. Leon and Leona Chase are still together, and own more than half of Quechee, including Chases Mills, the largest woolen mills in Vermont.” “What about Arlene Lyman?” I interrupted. “Oh, Arlene still lives in Jericho, ‘the thriving metropolis of the hills’ as she puts it. Why, it now contains a store, a post office, and a hotdog stand! 't ou know. Arlene was Vermont Senator in Washington for six years, hut is now married and has three children, all future Hartfordians! Her husband owns the largest dairy-farm in Vermont. But it took Lucille Hill to he really different! She’s conductor on a sub-street car, which runs under the ground from West Hartford to Quechee. Doris Putnam drives the school bus from Quechee to Hartford High School, where, incidentally, she teaches Pig Latin. She holds the record for having always made the trip in two minutes and four seconds flat. Once again we were interrupted by the ringing of the telephone. “This time it was Lucy Drew,” said Herbert, after the conversation was over. “She told me that Althea Hefllon is playing in the concert at City Hall tonight. She has, you know, travelled all over Europe, playing piano solos, hut she has returned, reporting that it’s very cold over there, for since Iceland won World War No. 2 in 1946, every European citizen has been required to buy one cake of ice each day. Lucy, by the way, operates the toll bridge over the Connecticut River. Her job pays her thousands of dollars each year. “Now that you've told me about everyone else, how about yourself?” I asked. “Well,” said Herbert shyly, displaying his becoming blush. “I’m married, and have three little hoys; Billy, Bobby, and Berty. “My, my,” 1 laughed, so ‘history repeats itself,’ eh? Hurrah for the Smith brothers” A short time later I retired to my room, and went to bed. Soon I was dreaming that Herbert’s children were trying to smuggle Althea’s piano out of the city by way of Lucy’s toll bridge. The next day I visited Hartford High School. Of course I did not recognize the new building, so large that it could easily accommodate four thousand students. It [31] was made of Vermontium, the new fire-proof, water-proof, and fool-proof material which had come into use throughout the country. Over the magnificent marble archway was the date 1961. It was all very grand and very imposing, but I rather missed the little old brick schoolhouse of the past. In fact, that was the one thing I had hoped to find unchanged, but I suppose that was expecting too much. 1 entered the building, and was admitted to the principal’s office. Sitting at the mahogony desk was none other than our old math shark, studious, good-natured Eunice Linton! Besides being the math teacher, she was the principal of Hartford High School! She told me that Mr. Holland had long ago resigned to become the president of Harvard College. 1 asked her if she had heard from any of the members of the ('.lass of '41. “Why, yes,” she replied. “Dorothy Coutermarsh has taught typing and shorthand here ever since Miss Kingsbury retired, several years ago. Ruth Pitkin teaches chemistry and physics. She built the school an atom smasher without ever having seen one. Irene Coutermarsh operates the We Keep 'Em Fresh Fish Market in the suburb of Hartford, and does a thriving business, too. Rosemary Orizzonto is the city weather prophet; she hasn’t made one mistake in predicting the weather during the past ten years. Jessie Jaeger is a model for Yolande Corbin at the Corbin Sketch Shoppe, and is considered a very attractive one. You know, ever since Yolande drew that picture of Walt Whitman for the ‘Optic’ hack in our Junior year, she’s been drawing and painting, and now she gets pretty good prices for her works. “Have you heard from Marjorie Jorgensen?” 1 inquired. “Yes,” Eunice replied. “She’s in the movies. Her first hit was ‘The Ghost Train hack in high school. Then she went to Hollywood, and now she’s appearing in ‘I as a Fifth Columnist’.” We chatted for a while, and then, after having made the rounds, I left Hartford High School, perhaps, as I thought sadly, never to see it again. As I was walking down Maple Boulevard, I met a woman whom I knew I had seen before. Of course! It was Stella Grzeszczak! I rushed up to her. nearly frightening her to death, for she did not recognize me until I told her my name. She told me that she was married, and was leading a life of luxury. “I worked in Newberry’s for five years,” she said, “and then I was able to retire. She told me that Regis Crowell was a noted blues singer at the Andrews Night Club, which was (as you can guess I under the ownership of Marjorie Andrews. Regis had sung before the crowned heads — and feet — of Europe. Marjorie, it seemed, was now' planning to lower the price of her six-course dinners to thirty cents. “Now there’s only one of our old classmates whom I don’t know about. I said, “and that’s Betty Shepard. Whatever became of her?” “Do you mean to say,” exclaimed Stella, “that you’ve been here nearly twenty-four hours and didn’t know that Betty is the mayor of White River City?” “What!” I gasped. “Yes,” Stella continued. “She was unanimously elected five years ago, and since then the city has grown rapidly under her guidance. It’s strange you haven’t heard before.” It was strange, indeed! Well, at last I had located every member of the Class of ’41, and now 1 was ready to go home, content. Already I pictured myself riding over the Australian plains on my kangaroo. That night I boarded a fast plane for Sydney. Soon nothing remained of White River City to my eyes except the flickering lights, ’till even they were swallowed up into the darkness. As the plane roared on into the night, tears came to my eyes, for the only thought in my mind was that I was speeding rapidly away from my old home town, farther and farther away perhaps forever. Far into the night, my thoughts were filled with Althea and her piano, Lucy and her toll bridge, and Herbert with his group of three. Everett Savage [� 2] CLASS MOSTS Giggler..............................................Arlene Lyman; Kverett Savage Prettiest Girl........................................Jean Joekel; Betty Shepard Class Romeo...........................................Evans Perry; Albert Couture Wittiest ...........................................Everett Savage; Anne Benson Girl Most Likely to Succeed...........................Jean Joekel; Betty Shepard Boy Most Likely to Succeed............................Charles Blood; Mark Miller Elirt (Girl) ..................................Marjorie Jorgenson; Yolande Corbin Elirt (Boy) .........................................Albert Couture; Evans Perry Tallest Boy.............................................................Mark Miller Tallest Girl......................................................... Ellen Davis Hottest Tempered...................................................... Betty Lovell Quietest..............................................Ruth Pitkin; Earl Goodell Grouch............................................Jacqueline Gobie; Betty Lovell Gossip...................Dorothy Coutermarsh; Marjorie Jennings; Yolande Corbin Reckless Driver........................................Albert Couture; Demers Twins Class Arguer..........................................Noreen Ray; Everett Savage Class Blusher.........................................Jean Joekel; Adlord Dulac Optimist.................................................Anne Benson; Charles Blood Best Mannered.........................................Mark Miller; Adlord Dulac Busy Body...............................................Everett Savage; Jean Joekel Neatest.............................................Marjorie Jennings; Betty Lovell Latest Riser (Boy) .................................................Charles Blood Latest Riser (Girl) .................................Yoland Corbin; Regis Crowell Business Man...................................................Mark Miller; Charles Blood Old Maid..............................................Eunice Linton; Lucy Drew Talker................................................ Everett Savage; Noreen Ray Handsomest Boy........................................Evans Perry; Herbert Smith Class Juliet......................................Betty Lovell; Marjorie Jorgenson Cutest...............................................Yolande Corbin; Regis Crowell Best-Dressed Girl ....................................Noreen Ray; Jessie Jaeger Best-Dressed Boy.................................... Herbert Smith; Adlord Dulac Athlete...............................................Herbert Smith; Betty Lovell [34] Most Popular (Girl).................. Most Popular I Boy).................. Night Hawk........................... Class Angel ......................... Pessimist ........................... lies! All Round...................... Most Charming Girl................... Curly Top............................ Biggest Eater........................... Comedian............................. Pest................................. Class Taxi........................... Bummer............................... Best Musician........................ Conversation! ist.................... Business Woman ...................... Bachelor................................ Woman Hater.......................... Man Hater............................ Class Ladies Man..................... Most Sought After Girl............... Boy Who Has Done Most for the School Girl Who Has Done Most for the School Most Sought After Boy................ Most Sophisticated Girl.............. Happiest Girl........................ Happiest Boy......................... Class Grind.......................... Personality Boy...................... Personality Girl..................... Class Dreamer........................ Class Vamp........................... ...............Betty Shepard: Betty Lovell ............. Herbert Smith; Evans Perry ..............Joyce Bixby; Regis Crowell ...............Ruth Pitkin; Anne Benson ..........Albert Couture; Everett Savage .............Herbert Smith; Betty Shepard ...............Anne Benson: Betty Shepard ............................Regis Crowell .............Burton Faneuf; Althea Hellion ..........Everett Savage; Albert Couture ............Everett Savage: Burton Faneuf ............ Demers Twins; Charles Blood ..............Evans Perry; Russell Bement ............Everett Savage; Althea Hellion Noreen Ray; Everett Savage; Mark Miller ...............Jean Jockel; Lucille Hill ...............Earl Goodell; Leon Chase ...............Earl Goodell; Leon Chase ............................ Eunice Linton .............Herbert Smith; Mark Miller .............Jessie Jaegar: Betty Shepard .............Everett Savage: Mark Miller .............Noreen Ray: Betty Shepard .............Evans Perry; Herbert Smith ...Marjorie Jennings; Marjorie Jorgensen .............Jessie Jaeger; Arlene Lyman ..........Russell Bement: Everett Savage .............Ruth Pitkin; Althea Hellion .............Herbert Smith: Mark Miller .............Betty Shepard: Jean Jockel .... Russell Bement; Rosemary Orizzonto ...........Marjorie Jorgensen: Jessie Jaeger [35] THE GHOST TRAIN “The Ghost Train an adaptation from the Broadway play of the same name, by Arnold Ridley, is the story of a mystery train and the people trapped in its dutches. The passengers are forced to spend the night in a station waiting room, at Rockland. Maine, owing to a train stalled further down the track. Complications set in when the station agent, attempting to scare these intruders off the premises, drops dead in a supernatural manner. A seemingly willy-nilly Scotland Yard detective untangles the affair at the climax, however, and in deft and clever manner exposes the rum-runners and clears up the death mystery. THE CAST Fulhert Demers ... Betty Shepard .... Mark Miller....... Herbert Smith .... Marjorie Jorgensen Althea Hefflon Kverett Savage ... Jean Jorkel....... Evans Perry....... Stanley Davenport Charles Blood Frederick Demers . Albert Couture ... . . Saul Hodgkins ,. Elsie Winthrop Richard Winthrop Charles Murdock . . Peggy Murdock .... Miss Bourne . .. Teddy Deaken .......Julia Price ... Herbert Price .... John Sterling .......... Jackson Police Odicers The sound effects were managed by (diaries Blood [37] JUNIOR PROM [38] JUNIOR CLASS Front Row (left to right) ; Sylvia Colodony, Florence Shepard, Myrtle Morse, Marjorie Mock, Anthony Domey, Lorraine Timmons, Rita Lawrence, Ethel Hinds, Regis Woodley, Jean Matthews, Irene Collins. Second Row: Leonora Benjamin, Ann Perkins, Georgia Spencer, Josephine Hazen, Lillie Downes, Charlotte Blanchard, Bertha Lyman, Harriet Jandro, Rosemond Smith, Jeanette Labelle. Third Row: John Lothrop, Charles Hall, Eugene Domey, James O’Connor, George Smith, Earl Adams, Augustus Cochran, Robert Sumner. Back Row: Phillip Lyman, Nelson Dimick, William Shaldoch, Richard Raymond, Edward Wright. [39] JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Last September most of us returned to the fall for the so-called hardest year. There were a few changes in the personnel of the class. It was with enthusiasm that we reeled Ann Perkins from Quechee and Jennie Larabee from Hartland. W hen election day came along, we elected our officers with Miss Kingsbury, Miss Kelleher and Mr. Freitas as our class sponsors. Michele Filosa was voted president and Lorraine Timmons, vice-president. We also selected Marjorie Mock as our secretary and Rita Lawrence as the class treasurer. Unfortunately we did not undertake the responsibility of choosing our leaders so carefully as we should have, for during the first part of the year our president called a meeting and resigned from his office. Thus we were forced with the problem of electing another one (Anthony Domey I who proved to Ik- worthy of our confidence. In fact, all our officers co-operated extremcK well and worked diligently to make this year a successful one. Not long after this came Stunt Night, and we struggled for bright ideas. We finally decided to have “The Rise and Fall of a Dictator ’ as our contribution. With Roger Coutermarsh and “Sparky ' Adams as the rival dictators we managed to take in the third prize which somewhat lowered our dignity after having received first place as freshmen. In January came the annual Watson Prize Speaking, and since this is mostly a Junior affair all hut two of the contestants were of our class. Little Ann Bogle made us proud of her by her interpretation of “The Princess Marries the Page” and walked off, as it were the recipient of the first prize. Lorraine Timmons also came into the limelight with her humorous monologue. “Self Control,” and she, too, brought honor to us and to herself by receiving the second prize. The winners for the hoys were Anthony Domey and George Smith, earning first and second prizes, respectively. Yes, we were proud of our Juniors! Our Junior Prom, scheduled for May 16th. finallv came and with it a beautiful night. Picture our gym resplendent in blue and silver, a moon dream effect! Add to this sweet and mellow strains of music from the ,t acht Club Orchestra! And with it all gay dancers, colorful gowns and Swing!!! This was the Junior Prom!! Finally the end of the year approached and on graduation night we soberly preceded the Seniors down the aisle. ith dignity our class president received cap, gown, and the golden key, the insignia of the Senior year. [ « ] SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row (left to l ight) : Evelvn Bemis, Mary Mock, Anne Davis, Carlton O'Connor, secretary, Priscilla Boivin, vice-president, David Smith, Catherine O’Connor, treasurer, Lucille Labelle, Ursula Dulac, Betsy Call, Eleanor Ardiwini. Second Row: Mary Jane Dalev Joyce Sargent, Bettv Martin, Katherine Rogers, Janet Brouillette, Selma Fogg, Janice Jackson, Priscilla Carlisle, Priscilla Dutile. Third Row: Wayne Oraig, Richard Brockway, Lester Bryan, Fred Rogers, John Martin, Robert Simons. Edwin McKenney, John Wood, Gordon Aulis, Norman Lyman. Third Row: Howard Ashley, Roderick Stinehour, Henry Blanchard. [42] SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY For the second time, the class of 13 assembled ;it Hartford High after a much needed rest during the summer. Thanks to the long vacation, we did not look quite as green as we did our first year. There were other changes, too. Some of our old classmates were not present, and there were newcomers to he welcomed to our ranks: Mary Jane Daley from Brookfield, Massachusetts, and Richard Brockwav from Queehee. Later in the year Roland Preston from Norwich and Frank Weigel of New Jersey also joined us. At our first meeting we found that our class sponsors were Miss Rowley and Mr. Saunders. I'nder their leadership business was soon under way. First we were to vote for class officers, and this we did. After scrutinizing the ballots we found that we had chosen David Smith as our president; Priscilla Boivin, vice president; and the class twins. Catherine and Carleton O’Connor, were elected treasurer and secretary re«|iec-livelv. Our first triumph of the year was Stunt Night when we carried off first prize. This was accomplished through the efforts of a hard working committee. We presented a play w hich first showed our school-room dreams of the future. How they materialized was shown in the next scene, a class reunion twenty-five years later at the home of one of our married classmates. This play was the brain child of three of our able girls, Mary Jane Daley, Anne Davis, and Mary Mock. In Decemlx-r the Glee Club presented an operetta, “The Gypsy Rover, in which several members of our class took part. Those w ith solo parts were David Smith. Janet Brouillette, and Priscilla Boivin. Our next venture was a Saint Patrick's Day Dance. Its success was partly due to the good work of the chairmen, Priscilla Boivin. Janet Brouillette. and Catherine O'Connor. Although the event wasn't on Saint Patrick's Day, the Irish turned out in large numbers. The class was ably represented in the field of oratory. The first American Legion Oratorical Contest was held here in March. Mary Jane Daley and David Smith were in the local contest. Mary Jane won first place and later represented Hartford at Springfield. Vermont, at the Windham-Windsor County contest. After winning this contest she went to Montpelier only to win one more victory for the State. She also represented Vermont at Portland. Maine, in the regional contest. Our class has been well representd in the field of sports. One of the girls, Christine Regione. was chosen for the All-State Basketball second team. There was also a big turnout for boys' and girls' basketball, football, and baseball. Many members of the class are prominent in the Glee Club, band, orchestra, and other clubs of the school. Many of our name are included in the Honor Rolls. Not bad this Sophomore year! And when we return next September, may we continue to win new honors and greater distinctions for the Class of 1943! [43] FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The Freshmen don't get anv breaks. Maybe we don't have what it takes We’re teased, tormented, spurned and kicked By other classes, hut we ain’t licked! I really think we’re just as bright And study hard with ail our might As anyone else could ever be. For we are Freshman, don’t you see? Florence Larrabee '44. On September seventh, a clear sunny day, the long awaited privilege to use the main door of the school building was offered to eighty-five anxious Freshmen. Some of us were sent to Room 1 to be under the supervision of Miss Van Deusen. The others found Mr. Freitas in Room 15. It took us about a month to become acquainted with all the members. On September 25th in Room 5 our first class meeting was held. At that meeting we elected class officers. They were as follows: President ................. Harti.ey Thompson Vice-President...................Burton Shepard Secretary........................ Laura f rench Treasurer .........................Philip Davis Student Advisory Board.....Marjorie Gauthier Carleton Mock [45] Activities as a ( lass have been most enjoyable, even though not so numerous as those of some of the up| er classes. We had a weinic roast, competed in stunt night, had several dances, and plan to complete our social calendar with a picnic at the end of the year. Our first social activity was our weinie roast which took place on Fairy Rocks. Socially speaking, it was a success. It wasn't until the Freshman Reception given to us by the Seniors that we had wholly laid aside all doubts as to our ability in becoming a part of the school. The seniors were perfect hosts that evening. Our first public appearance was when we com|ieted in stunt night. We put on a skit entitled “What V ou II Have to Expect of Ielevision. Although we came in last, our hopes are better for coming years. In sports we were well represented. Boys who went out for football are as follows: J. Lyman, . Kontas, H. Lovell. C. Wood. S. Wright, H. Wright. I’. Perry, and C. Mock. B. Crowell was assistant manager. Basketball was well represented by both bovs and girls. Boys were L. I'itzmorris, S. Wright. L. Timmons. W. Kontas. H. Wright, C. Wood, II. Lovell, and J. Lyman. Girls were L. French. R. Morale, K. Murphy. B. Greenwood, B. Densmore and S. Wood. M. Gauthier was assistant manager. On the first day of baseball the following freshman boys reported: J. Lyman, W. Kanos, P. Perry and S. W right. The freshmen decided, this year, to form a dramatic club which is under the supervision of Miss Van Deusen. Members who joined are: Co-Chairmen .................... Pauline Parker Louise Chapin Secretary.....................Marjorie Stockwei.l Members are J. Clayton, C. Calodny, M. Drew, H. Lovell, K. Murphy, V. Pierce, H. Thompson and J. Tucker. Some other activities in which members of the Freshman Class participated are: Bowling Club, Future Homemakers of Vermont, Photography Club, Art Class. Clee Club. Industrial Arts, Band and the Orchestra. The first time we topped the other classes in any contest was when we won the “Soap and Razor Blades' ’ contest. This was sponsored by the Bundles for Britain Committee. They offered a prize to the class that could bring in the most soap and razor blades. We came out on top. INext year we are looking forward to being sophomores. Marjorie Gauthier Laura French [16] CLASS WILL 1941 E, THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1941. having pestered the vitality out oi the instructors of Hartford High School, and having been thoroughly of unsound mind and body for four long years, do hereby make our will. TO THE TEACHERS of the benevolent institution, located at the corner of Cascadnac and Maple Streets, lately known as Barnes Avenue, we do hereby bequeath our most treasured possessions: TO MISS ANNA E. YOl NG, at present residing at 2.1 Taft Avenue, Town of Hartford, County of Windsor. Country of Vermont, we leave Mr. Charles Allen Blood. Jr., of Fairview Terrace, said Town, said County. «aid Country, in order that we mav always he remembered as the class that had ONE PERFECT FRENCHMAN with a PERFECT FRENCH ACCENT. TO MISS MILDRED C. OAKFS. a resident of 26 Maplewood Terrace, said Town, said County, said Country, we give a pair of shoes to accompany her ‘ SOX. ' TO MISS EDNA M. LEACH, residing at I Cascadnac Avenue, said Town, said Countv, said Country, we present a victrola equipped with a record which is instructed to sav. in a voice resembling that of the said inheritor, “Open the windows. as you pass out. TO MISS MILDRED L. KINGSBURY, also residing with the above mentioned inheritor. Miss Anna E. Young, at 24 Taft Avenue, said Town, said County, said Country, we hand down the picture in Room 5, which we still do not feel amiable toward, and which we still should like to exchange for a picture which shows the emotion and the feeling of an artist as he sets out to make his will. TO MR. JOHN F. FREITAS, we forward a group of five of the better-known basketball players, to date, whom, when he so desires, he may toss into a game which would otherw ise become lost, thus and thence winning the game for the right side. Along with his inheritance and inheritance tax (5 cents on the dollar) we wish him the best of luck and hope that when we arrive ten years in the future for our alumni gathering, he will he the victorious coach in every game hereafter indulged in by this said school. TO OUR RESPECTIV E CLASSES, said Town, said County, said Country, we do heretofore appoint our executors, Hathorne and Plant, to dish out the following: TO THE CHEMISTRY CLASS, we do herebv and from now on leave, to have and to hold, gas masks sufficient in number to supply everybody in said class, so that no one will be overcome by the horrible odors which said class delights in. TO THE SHORTH AND CLASS, we leave an earnest request, that they may sometime actually be able to write in shorthand and afterwards, be able to transcribe it. (AVe aren't kicking, hut we just don’t see how anyone can understand that kind of Greek. I TO THE NATURAL HISTORY CI.l R. we deliver a replica of the very first jumping liean. for them to insjvect and to find out just what makes the jumping bean jump. (Personally, we don I know.) [47] TO THE ALL-IMPORTANT CLASS OF HOME ECONOMICS, wo do hereby and inconsequently offer our most needless possession, a beautifully designed needlework pattern for them to work on and then to transfer to the MATHEMATICS CLASS, for them to figure out just why the needle goes in and out instead of out and in, and also, why the thread has to he placed in the needle’s eye. instead of in its hand. Juniors To Lorraine Timmons, we give the privilege of keeping straight the two center aisles in Room 5. To Stanley Davenport we leave Everett Savage’s housekeeping job. To Myrtle Morse, we hand down a math hook that she in due time may he able to cipher. To Marion Bixby, we will an 8 by 10 inch mirror. To James O’Connor, we grant a cane to aid his progress through the Senior year. (It may help!) To Earl Adams, we leave a carton of “Ry-Krisp”! To Harriet Jandro, we give a ticket to Green Key. To Bertha Lyman, we leave Charlie Blood. To Jean Mathews, we will a partner for Junior Prom. To Boh Sumner, we deliver a skeleton key to get the books that are always in his home room at 5:00 p. m. To Eugene Rose, we offer Marjorie Mock’s devotion. To Blaine McLeod, we leave a guitar pick that will stay on his finger. To George Smith, we transfer the right to he the leader of the Green Collegians. To Jo Hazen and Leonora Benjamin wre bequeath a giant size lipstick. Sophomores To Betty Martin, Betsy Call and Justine Kennedy, three Sophomore Juliets, we leave 365 blind dates for 1942. To Wayne Craig we will one hundred round-trip tickets to Burlington and an extra guitar with which to serenade Her. To Richard Brockway we give a book “How to Dance—In Five Easy Lessons,” by Mary Jane Daly. To Frances Jorgensen we will our super-special compound Grow-or-Bust, guaranteed to bring some results within ten days. To Charles Walsh, we bequeath a permanent seat in Room 5 and a real bazooka. [48] lo Lucille La Belle we will some expert instrurtion on how to dance as French folks dance. lo Charles Murphy we leave a hundred strike-outs to he used when necessary next baseball season. I o Betty Gregory we leave one white horse, slightly used, veteran of the Civil ar, to ride to school next year. lo Carlton O’Connor we will a public wolfing license certified by West Lebanon officials. To Selma Fogg we give a life’s supply of Welch’s Grape Juice. To Joe Whitney we present an electric razor so he can l e more “smooth” to Jane Mills. Freshmen To “Billy” Kontos we hand down the “limelight” in sports. To Louise Chapin we offer our encyclopedia of knowledge. lo “Dickie Bean we will by legal document the detention room to use every day in the week, and every week in the vear. To “Teddy” Theriault we leave a season ticket to the record dances with a guarantee of a petite maiden to dance with. To James Clayton and Hartley Thompson we offer Room 5 for their chess tournaments. To Marjorie Gauthier we bequeath our chemistry vitamins in order to put on some flesh. To Laura French we offer a rowing machine to use daily. To Jane Tucker we give a fish net so that she can catch all the boys her heart desires. [49] Front Row (left to right) : Marjorie Jtfrgensen, Mary Mock, Betty Lovell and Betty Shepard, co-captains, Christine Regione, Ann Davis. Back Row (left to right) : Coach Frietas, Lucille Labelle, Laura French, Bertha Lyman, Arlene Lyman, Priscilla Boivin, Jeannette Labelle, Marjorie Gauthier, assistant manager. GIRLS' BASKETBALL The basketball team of 1940-41 completed a successful season under the able coaching of Mr. Freitas. They won eight games out of ten. The team was composed of Anne Davis, center; Christine Regione, left forward; Mary Mock, right forward; Lucille Labelle, right guard; Betty Lovell, left guard; and Betty Shepard, side center; with Marjorie Jorgensen, Bertha Lyman, Arlene Lyman. Laura French. Jeanette Labelle. and Priscilla Boivin. The success of the team came from their excellent team work and speed. The Seniors who will graduate this year include Marjorie Jorgensen, Betty Lovell. Betty Shepard, and Arlene Lyman. Officers of the Team Coach Co-Captains Manager Assistant Manager John A. Freitas Betty Lovell Betty Shepard Susan Cameron Marjorie Gauthier [50] Front Row (left to right): William Kontos, Albert Carlisle, James O’Connor, captain, Robert Sumner, Carlton O’Connor. Second Row: Richard Simons, manager, Stanley Wright, Charles Murphy, Burton Faneuf, Earl Adams, John Martin, assistant manager. BOYS' BASKETBALL Coach James O’Connor Captain Richard Simonds Manager Robert Hanley Losing all of the first team by graduation and having only two squadraen back is a great handicap to any coach. But Hartford came through in the usual manner, (jetting off to a rather bad start. Hartford managed to win four games while dropping ten in the Southern Vermont League. The record for the season was four games won against thirteen defeats. For the first time in thirteen years Hartford wasn t invited to the Tournament of Southern Vermont. Next year, however. Hartford s chance should be good, losing no one from the first team and losing only one member of the squad by graduation. First Team James O’Connor..........................guard Carleton O’Connor.......................guard Albert Carlisle.......................forward William Kontos........................forward Robert Sumner..........................center Substitutes Burton Faneuf Harold W right Earle Adams Charles Murphy Bernard W hitnev [51] First Row (left to right) : Agustus Cochran, John Martin, William Hathorn, Herbert Smith, captain, Earl Adams, Anthony Domey, Harley Lovell, Benton Crowell, assistant manager. Second Row: George Smith, manager, Stanley Davenport, Albert Carlisle, Carlton O’Connor, James O’Connor, Robert Sumner, Evans Perry, Gordon Aulis, assistant manager. Third Row: Coach Frietas, John Lothrop, Roderick Stinehour, William Kontos, Edward Wright, Charles Blood, Clayton Wood. Fourth Row: Fred Rogers, Nelson Dimick, Eugene Rose, James Lyman, Roger Coutermarch, Stanley Wright, Peter Perry. FOOTBALL Officers of Team Coach John Freitas Captain Herbert Smith Manager George Smith With only one veteran back from the '39 team, prospects were not too bright. But Hartford surprised everyone bv holding a powerful Springfield eleven 7-0 and then on to win over Newport 12-6. Hartford went through the rest of the season with the fight and spotsmanship that all Hartford teams have. Next year's team should he one of the best as only two first team men will be lost by graduation. Herbert Smith Anthony Domey Harley Lovell Earle Adams William Hathron Michele Filosa Sqpad left end Augustus Cochrane right end left tackle James O'Connor fullback left guard Carleton O’Connor r. halfback center Evans Perry 1. halfback right guard Stanley Davenport quarterback right tackle [52] First Row (left to right) : Earl Adams, .lames O'Connor, Burton Faneuf, captain, George Smith, John Martin. Second Row: Coach Frietas, Charles Murphy, Carlton O’Connor, William Kontos, John Lothrop, Anthony Domey, Albert Carlisle, Richard Southwick, manager, Robert Simons, assistant manager. Third Row: Philip Lyman, Blaine McCloud, Robert Sumner, Agustus Cochran, Clifford Pierce. BASEBALL Coach John Freitas Captain Burton Faneuf Manager Richard Southwick With only two men left from last year s team. Hartford opened its baseball campaign with a loss to Lebanon 5-3. The game showed that Hartford was definitely much better than expected as Lebanon has a veteran team. The members of the team are Albert Carlisle, John Lothrop. Bernard hitney. Burton Faneuf, George Smith. James O’Connor, Leon Chase. illiam Kontos, and Karle Adams. Leon Chase and Charles Murphy form the pitching staff and the oidy Seniors on the squad are Burton faneuf and Leon Chase. There are nine games remaining to be played. [53] Front Row (left to right) : Althea Hefflon, Lorraine Timmons, Mark Miller, George Smith, Jean Jockel, Betty Shepard. Second Row: Everett Savage, Marjorie Gauthier, Anne Benson, Mary Mack, Anthony Domey. Back Row: Roderick Stinehour, Rosamond Smith, Carlton Mack. STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD The student Advisory Board, composed of six Seniors, four Juniors, two Sophomores. and two Freshmen, began its third year of active functioning in October 1940. with the election of the following officers: Chairman. George Smith: Vice-Chairman, Mark Miller; Secretary-Treasurer. Jean Jockel; Reporters, Anne Benson and Althea Hefflon. It is the purpose of the hoard to promote general improvements in the school and to help the student body to better relationship with the teachers. This purpose has been carried out very well this year through the home room system, representation and the report published by the S. A. B. after each meeting. By means of this report many of the projects originating either in the home rooms or in the S. A. B. are turned over to various home rooms, with suggestions as to how they may best be carried out after discussion by the Board. Some of the most outstanding improvements carried out by this method have been: the successful disposition of money left in the home room treasuries at the end of the year, a recreational program in which students are offered an opportunity to use the gym, a record rack to go with the sound system, the establishment of a definite time for class meetings, and the compiling of a list of improvements that should be carried out during the next year along with the settlement of a great many small problems which came out in the course of the year. We hope that in the future the S. A. B. may continue to lie the main factor in student government for the betterment of H. H. S. [55] Front Row (left to right): Mary Izzo, Lorraine Timmons, Lillie Downes. Back Row: Peter Perry, Mary Jane Daley, Miss Edna Leach, David Smith. DEBATING CLUB This season proved to he an outstanding one. This was due partly to the efforts of the debaters and partly to the able coaching of Miss Leach. There were one affirmative team and two negative. Lorraine Timmons and David Smith upheld the affirmative while Mary Izzo and Lillie Downs comprised one negative with Mary Jane Daly and Peter Perry on the other. At the District Debate Tournament held at Hartford, we were very successful, leading throughout. This gave us the honor of debating at the Slate Tournament. The entire Debate Club attended the State Tournament at Burlington. Lorraine Timmons, one of our members, was honored by being placed fifth with a scholarship. The remainder of the week-end was spent in a visit to Miss Leach’s home in Enosburg, Vt. [56] Front Row: George Smith, Jean Mathews, Eugene Rose, Anthony Domey, Rosemond Smith, Myrtle Morse, Janet Brouilette, Priscilla Boivin. Back Row: Robert Schaldoch, Ruth Pitkin, Rita Lawrence, Charles Blood, Katheleen Rogers, Lester Bryne, Anne Davis, Selma Fogg. PATRATORES 1 lie Palratores planned, at the beginning of the school year, to meet on every other Wednesday evening. The first meeting was held on September 25, 1940, when the new officers were elected. They are the following: Consuls, Anthony Domey and Rosemond Smith; Scribe, Myrtle Morse; Quaestor, Eugene Rose; and untius, George Smith. On October 9, 1940, the initiation of fourteen new members took place, making a total membership of twenty-two Palratores. From this time on the Latin Club met every other Wednesday evening with many entertaining speakers and various, planned programs which were enjoyed. The Reverend Mr. Clayton was the speaker at one meeting, having for his subject Roman Life and Its Influence on Christianity.” A tobagganing party was planned for February 5. 1941; held at “Twin Sisters”, and enjoyed by all who dared face the winter weather. Three important events were planned for the ensuing year. One was the Potluck Supper, which was given on March 19. in the Cafeteria, and which was well-attended. The second important event was the Latin Club Banquet which was held on May 7, 1941. Thirdly, a picnic to be held on May 21. and at the home of Miss Van Deusen. One thing which should be mentioned is the availability of all Hartford High School students interested in classics to join the “Junior Classical League.” Even those students who do not take Latin at all may join the club. Hartford High is one of the two schools in Vermont that give the opportunity to belong to this organization. [571 Seated: Marjorie Jorgensen, Lorraine Timmons, Rita Lawrence, Everett Savage, Betty Shepard, president, Mark Miller, vice-president, Yolande Corbin, Mary Izzo, Ruth Pitkin. Standing: Ellen Davis, Marjorie Roberts, Stanley Davenport, Arlene Lyman, Richard Raymond, Marjorie Jennings, Anthony Domey, Noreen Ray, Herbert Smith, Fulbert Demers, Rosamond Smith, Charles Blood, Althea Hefflon, Bertha Lyman, Mary Jane Daley, Betty Lovell. DRAMATIC CLUB The Hartford Masquers have sponsored another successful year of dramatics. We began the year with only eleven members hut we have admitted many more. The officers of this year are : President, Betty Shepard; vice-president, Mark Miller; secretary, Jacqueline Gobie: treasurer, Everett Savage; sergeant-at-arms, Charles Walsh; publicity agent, Marjorie Jennings. The first meeting was held at the president’s home. This was a business meeting after which refreshments were served by our hostess. Many short meetings have been held throughout the year in which business was transacted which was important to the club. At the annual Watson Prize Speaking Contest the prizes were awarded to: the boys, Anthony Domey, first; George Smith, second. The girl's’ prizes were awarded to: Anne Bogle, first; Lorraine Timmons, second. The other contestants were Althea Hefflon, Noreen Bay, Bertha Lyman, Stanley Davenport, Nelson Dimick and Bichard Southwick. Herbert Smith and Bosamond Smith were the presiding chairmen. “The Florist Shop”, a one-act play was given during the intermission. The cast was Everett Savage. Jacqueline Gobie. Marjorie Jennings, Charles Walsh and Bichard Raymond. On May 13th “The Garboes and The Gables initiated the members of English 111 A, and those taking part in some public appearance were initiated also into the secrecy of the organization. A very successful evening was held and the new members survived the experiences. Refreshments were served by Betty Lovell and Arlene Lyman. In closing another year we will have the election of new officers to continue the work of this dramatic association. We wish you all the luck in the world in all your enterprizes during the coming years, “Garboes and Gables”. [58] Front Row (left to right): Betty Martin, Priscilla Boivin, Lucille Labelle, Ursula Dulac. Second Row: Joyce Sargent, Betty Densmore, Priscilla Carlisle, Betsy Call. Back Row: Janice Jackson, Selma Fogg. F. H. H. The Future Homemakers of Hartford met with their advisor, Miss Rowley, September 20, 1940. and elected the following officers for 1940-1941: President......................................Betty Martin Vice-President.......................Janice Jackson Secretary.....................................Ursula Dulac Historian.......................Priscilla Dltille Treasurer...........................Dorothy Fisher Reporter........................ Frances Rooenski On October 16, 1940, fifteen girls were initiated into the club. On the same night Mrs. Eugene Domey and Mrs. Cliff Gregory became Honorary Members. On Octol r 28. 1940. Pauline Gee, Betty Martin and Ursula Dulac attended the State meeting in Poultney. Betty Martin was elected state secretary. Early in October the program for the year was planned and a copy given to each member. Ursula Dulac, chairman of the Program Committee, deserves a great deal of credit for the many fine programs enjoyed hy the members during the year. The outstanding social events of the year were, initiation, a Christmas party, a sleigh ride, a skating party, a maple sugar party, Mother-Daughter Banquet and a style show. March 23, we served dinner to the Hartford Teachers Association. Compliments were received and $6.00 was realized for our treasury. [59] First Row (left to right) : Elaine Fortier, Evelyn Bemis, Marjorie Gauthier, Marjorie Jorgensen, Priscilla Boivin, Lucille Labelle, Priscilla Dutel, Harriette Jandro, Ursula Dulac, Betsy Call, Janice Jackson, June Tucker, Pauline Coutermarsh. Second Row: Leonora Benjamin, Joyce Bixby, Virginia Jackson, Katherine Murphy, Laura French, Betty Lovell, Ruth Pitkin, Priscilla Carlisle, Pauline Parker, Violet Pierce, Marjorie Stockwell, Irene Collins. Third Row: Regis Woodley, Anne Bogle, Eugene Rose, David Logan, Roderick Stinehour, Earl Adams, Clifford Pierce, Anthony Domey, Blaine McCloud, James Lyman, Charlotte Blanchard, Jeanette Labelle. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club is one of the more prominent organizations of Hartford, because it not only meets regularly through the year, hut it also makes several public appearances. A few of the activities of the Glee Club include “The Gypsy Rover,” an operetta which proved to be one of the outstanding performances of the year. The Glee Club has also taken part in activities of many local organizations, school assemblies, town and State Music Festivals, and concerts. By the end of this year, Memorial Day services, and graduation exercises will be added to the list of activities. Each year we look forward to the Annual Music Festival, held in May, at Burlington. Nine students were chosen this vear to represent Hartford High School. Those nine were: Blaine McLoud, Clifford Pierce, Stuart Chapin, Elaine Fortier, Marjorie Gauthier, Ursula Dulac, Anne Bogle, Susan Cameron, and Joyce Bixby. [601 Front Row (left to right) : Winston Rose, Janette Labelle, Anthony Domey, Jane Mills, Lester Bryne, Kathaleen Rogers, Luther Fletcher. Back Row: Eugene Rose, Richard Brockway, Charles Blood, Chester Fogg, John Bogle. ORCHESTRA The orchestra has had several public appearances under the able direction of Miss Kenison. our new director. The orchestra played at several school events this year, namely, “The Gvpsy Rover,” which was presented by the Music Club last fall. Prize Speaking, the Teachers’ Convention, and at The Sweet Adaline Minstrel, ’ presented by the Men’s Brotherhood. Anthony Dome). Nelson Dimick, and Richard Brockway' also represented our school in the All-State Orchestra at the Vermont State Music Festival. Among our new members are: Charles Blood. John Bogle, Richard Brockway, Florence I.arrabee. Jeanette Labelle, Jane Mills, W inston Rose. Kathleen Rogers, and David Smith. The orchestra now consists of eighteen pieces. The cornet section is made up of Lester Brvne. Charles Blood. Winston Rose, Chester Fogg. Clifford Pierce, and Jane Mills. Anthony Domey, James Clayton, Leonora Benjamin. Eugene Rose, and John Bogle make up the clarinet section, while Nelson Dimick. Richard Brockway, Luther Fletcher, and Florence Larrahee play the violins. David Smith plays the drums, Jeanette Labelle, the Hawaiian tremola, and Kathleen Rogers plays the piano. [61] Front Row (left to right) : Yolande Corbin, Burton Shepard, Jane Mills, Chester Fork, Marjorie Jorgensen, Priscilla Boivin, Lester Bryne, Charles Blood, Clifford Pierce, Rita Lawrence. Second Row: Jean Mathews, Winston Rose, Luther Fletcher, David Smith, Norecn Ray, Kathleen Rogers, Margaret Chittenden, Everett Savage, James Clayton, Anne Davis, Mr. Bush. Third Row: Irene Collins, Lawrence Cameron, Eugene Rose, Leonora Benjamin, Philip Davis, Anthony Domey, John Bogle, Glen Chapin. Back Row: William Manning, Conrad Adams, Ruth Sanders, Paul King. BAND The Hartford High School Band was organized at the beginning of school in September under the supervision of Mr. Bush, our new director. There were twenty-four members present. The first activity of the band was playing for the football games. It attended almost all of the home games and went to Lebanon with the team. After the football season, basketball was next in line, and so the band found itself once more serenading an audience. It played at all home games and accompanied the team to Windsor. The band participated at the Concert given by the school music department early in the Spring. On May 8, 9, and 10, several members were in the All-State Music Festival at Burlington. On Saturday, May 10, the entire band attended the Festival and played for the parade and afternoon concert. We have had a successful season and are looking forward to a “bigger and better one” next year. [62] CERCLE FRANCAIS II The Cercle Francais II is made up of members of the French II class. This dub is under the leadership and guidance of Miss Young. The regular meetings are held the first Monday of every month. The first meeting was held in September and the following officers were elected for the year: President ........................James O'Connor Vice-President......................Stewart Chapin Secretary..................................Harriet Jandro Treasurer.........................Mary Jane Daley Many outstanding events were enjoyed by Cercle Francais. A sleigh ride to Oueehee and refreshments at the Hartford I.unch completed one of the evenings of fun. A pot-luck supper was served and Christmas parl was held in the school cafeteria. Original French Christmas cards were exchanged by the members. In January, a skating and tobogganning party was held at Occom Pond in Hanover, after this we returned to Miss Young’s home where a business meeting was conducted and refreshments served. Following the “Abe Lincoln in Illinois” play presented by the Dartmouth Players last February, we returned to the Practice House where the girls served a pot-luck supper. We entertained French I and III on St. Patrick’s Day where dancing and games were enjoyed. Lastly, we presented a French assembly in May, with the help of French I and III. [63] First Row (left to rijrht) : Janet Brouillette, editor, Second Row: Priscilla Boivin, Lillie Downes. Third Row: Anne Davis, Marjorie Gauthier. Fourth Row: Charlotte Blanchard, Irene Collins, Lawrence Cameron, William Scholdach, Philip Davis. NUTSHELL After the first few weeks of school, a group of students met in Room One to re-organize the school newspaper. This group of students finally decided on a weekly paper that was to consist of articles of school activities and the inevitable “snoop column.” A complete new staff was elected, and the old name, “Hartfordian,” was changed to the “Nutshell after a suggestion by Susan Cameron. Of the new staff, the following were elected: F.ditor. Janet Brouillette; assistant editors. Susan Cameron and Lillie Downes; girls’ sports. Marjorie Gauthier; humor, Philip Davis, Irene Collins. Charlette Blanchard and Susan Cameron wrote the “Super Sleuth.” Other various reporters and mimeograph helpers were Angela Albanese, Philip Davis, and Priscilla Boivin, Anne Davis (“Inquiring Reporter ). The art section consisted of a weekly comic strip, “The Adventures of Buzzy”, by Laurence Cameron: “Ye Olde Sketch Pad’”, by Susan Cameron. William Schaldach drew various cartoons in the newspaper. During the year. Priscilla Boivin was elected Exchange Editor. We exchanged with several schools in Vermont, and with one as far away as Montana. Our advisors were Miss Van Deusen and Miss Kingsbury. Miss Van Deusen did our proofreading, and helped us to organize the paper. Miss Kingsbury helped with typing and mimeographing. The first issue of the paper was an introductory one given to the students. From then on the paper sold for two cents a copy. [64] Natural History Club The H. H. S. Natural History Club was started in September, 1940. The officers elected were: President, William Schnldach; vice-president, Lester Bryne; secretary, Susan Cameron; treasurer, Robert Schaldach. The meetings were held every Wednesday afternoon in the Laboratory. We had one field trip in September, and then the rest of the year was devoted to business meetings. On January 24, the club held a dance in the auditorium at which the “Hartfordians” furnished the music. Chess Club A chess club was organized this year under the sponsorship of Mr. Saunders. The club was formed to promote chess playing and to provide pleasure for all those interested in the grand old game of chess. At the first meeting the following officers were elected: President, James Clayton; vice-president. Hartley Thompson; secretary-treasurer, William Schaldach. The members of the Hartford Chess Club are: James Clayton, Nelson Dimick, David Logan, Winston Rose, Robert Schaldach. William Schaldach, David Smith. Richard Southwick, Hartley Thompson, and Leonard Timmons. Cercle Francais III The members of Le Cercle Francais III consists of those taking French III. The officers chosen are as follows: Betty Shepard, president; Jean Jockel, vice-president: Althea Hefflon, secretary. The other members of the club are: Noreen Ray, Betty Lovell, Ellen Davis, Marjorie Andrews, Marjorie Jennings, Anne Benson, Yolande Corbin, Eunice Linton, Marjorie Roberts. Arlene Lyman, Charles Blood, and Everett Savage. Photography Club The Photography Club was organized during the present school year under the direction and supervision of Mr. Goodell. The officers of the club are: President. George Smith, vice-president. Jean Jockel; treasurer. Susan Cameron; secretary, Betty Lovell. The purpose of the club was to help the members understand the taking, developing. and enlarging of pictures. During the year there was a contest among the student body for the best pictures, which were classified in specific groups, as action, still life, and portraits. The members of the club are: Richard Southwick, Nelson Dimick, Philip Davis, George Smith. Jean Jockel, Susan Cameron, and Betty Lovell. CAN AND WILL Can and Will are cousins Who are never out of work. Will is the son of Energy, And Can is the son of Pluck. Can't and Won't are cousins, too. But always out of work. Won't is the son of Never Try, And Can't is the son of Shirk. —Unknown. Advertisements... The Class of 1941 wishes to express its appreciation for the generous assistance given by the business and professional members of our community in making this year-book possible. Best Wishes J. J. NEWBERRY CO. White River Junction, Vermont Compliments Compliments of LAWRENCE FRUIT STORE of White River Junction, Vt. HALL'S Compliments of DRUG STORE THE SURPRISE White River Junction, Vt. DEPARTMENT STORE White River Junction, Vt. NOW OR NEVER When tomorrow has come It will be today . But yesterday's chances Have vanished away. Success is a challenge, We must win somehow. To-morrow is never Today is right now. THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Burlington FIFIELD'S CLOTHING and FOOT WEAR Lebanon N. H. CURRIER LANGLOIS Lebanon, N. H. A modern department store at your very door THE STYLE SHOP Lebanon, N. H. Compliments of 25,000 GIFTS We will surprise you in 1941 On Route 4 and 5 Compliments Compliments of of WATSON WEST Insurance Agencies, Inc. MILLER AUTO CO. White River Junction, Vt. CADILLACS CHEVROLETS Compliments PONTIACS of White River Junction, Vt. IZZO'S MARKET White River Junction, Vt. Compliments Compliments of of VERMONT BOGLE BROTHERS CUT FLOWER School Class Rings EXCHANGE White River Junction, Vt. White River Junction, Vt. 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SHOE STORE Shoes for the whole family GEORGE HIGGINS ... STUDIO ... Best Wishes to the Class of 1941 Success and happiness Hanover, New Hampshire Compliments of C. L. PARKER Plumbing and Heating Sheet Metal Work 373-W Phones 373-R Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN STORES White River Junction, Vt. Compliments Compliments of of Frank Fucci, Attorney Dr. Barrell, Opt. D. William Pingree, Attorney Dr. Gifford, Opt. D. Dr. Garipy, M. D. Dr. Bugbee, Dentist Compliments Compliments of of THE FIRST VIRGINIA'S NATIONAL BANK BEAUTY SALON White River Junction, Vt. All Branches of Beauty Culture Compliments Compliments of of HOWARD DRUG VANITY CO. White River Junction, Vt. BEAUTY SHOPPE White River Junction, Vt. Permanents $3.50 to $10.00 Congratulations Kids I. J. DAVIS AGENCIES, Inc. Compliments of H. H. S. NATURAL HISTORY CLASS Compliments of WHITE RIVER FIRE DEPT. White River Junction Vermont TEDDY'S HOTEL Compliments and GRILL of Clean — Comfortable THE Good Food — Reasonable Prices LYRIC THEATRE White River Junction, Vt. White River Junction, Vt. Compliments Compliments of of WHITE RIVER PAPER CO. WINDSOR COUNTY Paper Dealers and Stationers White River Junction, Vt. FARMERS' EXCHANGE White River Junction, Vt. Compliments of JUNCTION RESTAURANT, Inc. HOWARD PARKER, Prop. A good place to eat Where old friends meet Compliments of INTER-STATE INSURANCE AGENCY William Miller, Jr., Agent Automobile Finance Dept. Insurance Premium Finance White River Junction, Vt. Office in Hotel Block Compliments of VERMONT GATEWAY AUTO CO. Lincoln Zephyr Ford V-8 Mercury Ford Tractors White River Junction, Vt. Compliments Always Serve WEST'S BREAD, ROLLS and A FRIEND ENGLISH MUFFINS T They're Delicious NOTES ANTOGRAPHS ANTOGRAPHS CLIPPINGS