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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1943 volume:

Presented by the Senior Class of Hartford High School June 1943 John W. Brockway Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Daley Business Manager Table of Contents Principal s Address Dedication Appreciation Faculty-Year Book Staff President’s Address Senior Class Officers Class History Class Prophecy Senior Pictures Class Will Statistics Undergraduate Classes Activities Athletics Advertisements 4 Dedication . . . We dedicate our yearbook to our Principal and ljest friend, for his personal interest and co-operation with our class. Hilton C. Holland Principal of Hartford High School Principal's Message To the class of 1943: I wish to remind you of what the school has dene for you. Whatever could l e secured in the way of better equipment or better teaching that would make education for you more vital and valuable has been at your disposal. I he school has tried to help you master at least one language. It has stood ready to awaken your interest in the liest literature. Through class room and laboratory it has prepared to introduce you to the laws of science. Through classes in historv it, not only has drawn aside the curtain so that those who would might In-come acquainted with the past out of which this confused present has come, but it has also pointed the way to cooperation and social usefulness in our own day. It has been ready to teach those who cared to learn how to use some of the tools and machines of industry, and it has always insisted that, valuable as such skill of hand or brain might be. what a person is, is of more consequence than what he knows. All these things and more the school has been eager to do for you. Seek always to better yourselves, and lie determined to lit yourselves for intelligent citizenship by every further means of education at your disposal. Being graduated into a world so completely upset by war demands your special consideration of the future. Remember that what we, as a country, are striving for is to maintain our ideals of democracy and to strengthen our practices of those ideals. War is a temporary agency of turmoil, hardships and heartaches—Democracy, we hope, will be a permanent institution of mankind. It requires real character on the part of citizens to maintain free democratic government. Keep informed. . . and demonstrate your belief that the noblest motive is the public good. Show that you have vision, character and a devotion to the public welfare for the control of our great country will be passing into the hands of you graduates one day and we want to lx proud of your stewardship. Hartford High School is going to miss your class and its accomplishments. I am going to miss you. As this is my last message to a graduating class, as Principal of our school, I want to say with the deepest sincerety that I will also miss all potential graduates, now members of the lower classes at Hartford High. ....... Hilton C. Holland Appreciation . . . We express our appreciation to Miss Urie for her ever helpful guidance in the Senior work and productions. 6 Faculty Hilton C. Holland, B.S., M.A. Tufts College Columbia Principal of Hartford High School Instructor in Biology John A. Freitas, Ph.B. Boston College Instructor in History and Physical Education Anna E. Young, A.B. Russel Sage College Instructor in Social Science Grace H. Roy, Ph.B. University of Vermont Instructor in Physical Education and Mathematics 7 Esther ], Erie, Ph.B. University of Vermont Instructor in English ami Dramatics Rev. Seymour H. Smith American College Instructor in Industrial Arts Mary E. Colman, B.S. in Ed. Boston University Instructor in Secretarial Science Z. Martina Van Deusen Rochester University Instructor in Latin and English 8 Mildred L. Kingsbury Bay Path Institute Instructor in Secretarial Science Isabelle Barnett, B.S. University of New Hampshire Instructor in Home Economics Elizabeth M. Hannifin, B.A., M.S. Saint Joseph College Massachusetts State Instructor in French John P. Gates, B.S. in Ed. Rutgers Instructor in History and Mathematics 9 Elenor King, B.S. Massachusetts State Instructor in Science Loretta Ryan, B.S. Castleton Normal School Boston University Instructor in English Nora Hill, B.S. University of Vermont Instructor in Music Henry J. Fisk, A.B. Dartmouth College (In the Service) Instructor in Science, History and Physical Education Santo Marino, B.S. in Ed. University of Illinois (replaced Mr. Fisk) Instructor in Science, History and Physical Education 10 Year Book Staff John W. Brockway Editor-in-Chief Marv Jane Daley . Business Manager Anne Davis .... Mary Jane Dai.ey Mary Mock Personnel Editor Janice Jackson Ursula Di lac Dorothy Fisher . Organization Editor Priscilla Boivin Christine Regione . Girl's Sports Editor Albert Atc hinson Carleton O’Connor . Boy's Sports Editor Richard Brockway . Anne Davis Selma Fogg Kathleen Rogers Advertising Manager Year Book Board Front rme, left to right: Mary Jane Daley, Janice Jackson. John Brockway, Anne Davis, Priscilla Boivin. Back row: Janet Brouillette, Albert Atchinson, Lester Bryne, Richard Brockway. Carleton O'Connor. Preside?! fs Address I consider the honor bestowed upon me when elected to the presidency of the Senior Class one of the greatest of a lifetime. When elected. I realized the responsibility of such an office and set about to exert my energies toward the goal of fulfilling my position to the best of my ability. Mistakes were made, but on the whole, through the united cooperation of my classmates and the great advice and assistance of Mr. Holland, our sponsors, and the faculty we have turned out to lie a pretty gtxxl class. Now we are entering a new era. As is true of all who venture into new modes of life, we are a little wary of the future. For most of us boys, the future is all mapped out for us and comes under the heading of “the armed forces.” 1'here will not, however, always be a war and when peace does come, we shall have to be ready to aid our country then, as well as now, in a time of emergency. We will separate on our day of graduation and will continue to drift further and further apart but we shall ever be bound together with the bond of memory the memory of four glorious years that can never be taken away from us. No matter what may come in future years, I am sure that as long as America can produce boys and girls of the type that I have lieen so proud to serve, we will be on top and nothing and nobody shall ever dominate the spirit of freedom that is our heritage. GORDON A. AULIS 13 - Senior Class Officers Front row, left to riqht: Agnes Kinney, Kenneth Hall. Gordon Aulis, Carleton O’Connor. Bock row: Gerald Fournier. Tony Sacco and David Logan 14 Class History KIGHTH GRADE The term of 1938-1939 marked many changes and new ideas in Hartford High School. “Something new had been added” in the form of the Junior High. This consisted of the seventh and eighth grades in the four upstairs rooms of the new wing. The class of ’43 is the first class ever to be graduated from this high school that has been here for five years. I mean the whole class! The members of this first eighth grade hailed from all over the town of H.irtford—White River Junction, Wilder, Hartford, and West Hartford. It was a new experience for all of us, as we all had to make new friends and adjust oursel� es to a senior high class schedule. Later on in the fall we organized as a class and elected officers which were as follows: President, Mary Mock; vice-president, Christine Regione; secre- tary, Anne Davis; and treasurer, Catherine O’Connor. Assemblies were new to us too, and we had many of them during the year. There was a variety of them one put on by the music department for Christmas, a first aid assembly by the General Science classes, and another by the English Department in the form of prize speaking. Grade eight was well represented-Priscilla Boivin. who won first prize for girls, Kay Rogers, Marjorie Gauthier, Donovan Beede, Stella Powers, and Albert Carlisle who won first prize for the boys. The Junior High boys organized their own basketball team and were coached by Mr. Farnham of the Grammar School. They did very well, for it was considered one of the best Junior Varsities around. Still later in the year, “something new” again was added. This time it was Home Room programs. At first they were more or less a period of general discussion, then they evolved into periods with a business meeting and a planned program. The Junior High boys took the initiative again, and in the spring organized baseball leagues. There were three or four of them all over the town; the “Point” league would play the South End. and so on till everyone had played everyone else. They were coached by Mr. Peterson. In May the Annual East Central District held its Festival in W hite River under the direction of Alan Carter of Vermont Symphony fame. It was quite a feat. because none of the singers were of high school age. Some members who left during the year were Jane Hunt, Georgia W arne, Dan Hughes. Avis Harrington, and Bartlett Sargent. At the awards assembly some of us received State Reading C ertificates for completed and extra reading. Roderick Stinehour won the American Legion Auxiliary National Defense Essay Contest locally, and also the State Contest. Kathleen Rogers was presented her award for the Good ( itizenship Student also. We left the eighth grade complete with class pins and all, a trip to Lake Morey at the end of the term, and something to look forward to our entrance into Senior High as Freshmen. 15 FRESHMAN YEAR It is September, 1939. You see a group of dazed-looking students wandering around the maze of halls of Hartford High. What are these creatures? Who are they? They are the Freshmen! We all had our misgivings and doubts, would we find our classes, friends, and ourselves out of this well-organized chaos? We did, and got through our first year quite happily and successfully. There were many new faces among us—a new contingent from Wilder and North Hartland, and students from out of town. Our first class meeting held in the auditorium October 4, elected the following officers: President, Roderick Stinehour; vice-president, Robert Curtis, (Robert moved later and Anne Davis was elected in his place); secretary, Mary-Mock; and treasurer, Bernard Whitney. At a later meeting John Bomhower was elected to S. A. B. The annual Freshman Reception came for us November 6. We were sufficiently initiated by being made to do various stunts and the usual trips (one way) to Jericho for some. Mr. Holland and Ernest Stockwell, Senior Class President, spoke to us, welcoming us and reminding us of our responsibilities. Stunt Night came early in December, and as Freshmen we did very well, winning second prize. Our stunt was “The Lamp Went Out”—not highly original in plot, but originally done. The cast (and sound effects) was as follows: Catherine and Carleton O’Connor, Priscilla Boivin, David Smith, Janet Brouil-lette. Mary Mock, Lester Bryne, Roderick Stinehour, John Abbott, Anne Davis find Virginia Albanese. Incidentally I doubt if many will forget Rocky’s out-at as the M. C. By this time we realized the loss of several of last year’s friends. Marjorie Gauthier and Bartlett Sargent did not enter with us, Stanley Peck, ( arleton Adams, Lucille Plamondon, Evelyn Chabot, Leonard ilhelmsen left during the year. Norma Ahern and Bertha Manning were new and left later in the year. Our class was well represented in the field of sports, girls’ and boys’ basketball, baseball, and football. And not only were we active in sports, but in the various clubs and organizations of the school Debating Club, (dee ( lub (many of our members went to the Music Festival and also sang at Graduation) F.H.V., Cheerleading, Band and Orchestra. In April we gave an extremely successful Poverty Party with Catherine O’Connor as chairman. Everyone looked lovely—dressed in their best rags, and soleless shoes. From both a social and financial angle we out-did ourselves. The Home Rooms continued to flourish. The Freshmen home rooms sponsored record dances, and one group furnished its room with a bulletin board and an electric clocU. At the awards assembly Evelyn Bemis won the Home Economics Key for outstanding work, Mary Mock and Christine Regione won letters in basketball, Carleton O’Connor in basketball and football. The year ended with the annual and inevitable trip to Lake Morey where most of us got sunburned and all tired out. Oh yes, remember when Anne, Priscilla, and canoe went head first into the lake? However, it certainly was a great way to end the year, and who could have been happier? 16 SOPHOMORE YEAR We we re now one step nearer to being upperclassmen and what a year this turned out to be. You might call it our “Golden N ear. We entered with many' new friends—Mary Jane Daley, Roland Preston, Richard Brockway, Marie Geddis, Theresa Beliveau, and Dorothy Raymond. Everett Chapman, Joyce Beattie, Rol ert Pyer. Concetta Scelza, Virginia Jack-son, Alan Livingston, Russell Lamere, Edna Horton, and Shirley Lunderville did not enter in the fall or left during the year. The first class meeting was September 25, and the election of officers resulted in the following: President, David Smith; vice-president, Priscilla Boivin; secretary, Carleton O’Connor; and treasurer, Catherine O’Connor. Mary Mock and Roderick Stinehour were elected to S. A. B. In November the Music Department presented an operetta, “The Gypsy Rover.” Three sophomores had solo parts, Priscilla Boivin, Janet Brouillette, and David Smith. Many sophomores were members of the chorus. At Stunt Night we really went to town—winning first prize. Little Willie Now, and Little Willie Twenty-five ’tears Hence” was very cleverly written by Mary Jane Daley and Anne Davis, and presented as cleverly by the following: Priscilla Boivin, David Smith, Janet Brouillette, Roderick Stinehour, Mary Jane Daley, Anne Davis, Catherine O’Connor, Mary Mock, ( arleton O’Connor, and Kay Rogers. The American Legion sponsored an Oratorical Contest for the first time this year. David Smith and Mary Jane Daley were in the preliminaries here. Mary Jane winning, went to the Windham-Windsor County Contest, and winning there she went to Montpelier for the State contest, which she also won. Her last and final stop was Portland. Maine, for the Regional Contest. Although Mary Jane didn’t win there, we were proud to have had her go as far as she did, thus bringing note to herself and the class. Sophomores took part in about everything. The band, newly formed by-Mr. Frank Bush, had sophomores for some of its members. Along with the band went the Majorettes, and Cheerleading. Sophomores were in the Glee Club and the concert in February, in boys’ and girls’ basketball, football, and baseball. There were members in Patratores, Debate ( lub, F. H. ., The Nutshell”, Bug Club, and the Chess Club. Priscilla Dutille and Ursula Dulac were in the Allstate Chorus at the Burlington Music Festival. March 7 was the Sophomore night, and being in March we made it a St. Patrick’s Dance to which the “Irish” turned out in great numbers. David Smith. Janet Brouillette. and Catherine O’Connor were chairmen. The members of Mrs. Ryan’s English II class presented “Thanksgiving With the Upsnoots” for the Thanksgiving assembly. It had us rolling in the aisles. The Latin Classes had an assembly also, and the Home Economics class gave a style show in which Sophomores took part. Home Rooms still continued to sponsor record dances and buy bulletin Ixiards and clocks in order to improve the Home Rooms. In February, 1941, our good friend, Mr. Osgood, died. We felt as if something had been taken out of the school in his death, for his kindness and fatherliness had become an institution in the school. 17 Many of our new friends left: Marie Geddis, Janice Hawick, Theresa Beliveau and Dorothy Raymond. The awards assembly was a red-letter day for us—and a blue letter day for those who won their H's: Albert Carlisle and Carleton O’Connor won letters in basketball, football, and baseball; Fred Rogers in football and baseball. Christine Regione and Mary Mock won letters in girls’ basketball. Mary Jane Daley won the Debate Key and the Oratorical Contest Medal. Janet Brouil-lette won the Journalism Key and Dorothy Fisher the Home Hconomics Key all for outstanding work. At graduation night, Janet, Catherine, and Priscilla marshalled the Juniors and Seniors, and Mary Jane, Anne, David Logan, and Carleton ushered their respective friends and families. So, j erusual we went to Lake Morey for our last fling as Sophomores. Henceforward, address us as THE Jl NIORS! JUNIOR YEAR Here we are, upper classmen, and just about the same, only minus a few members: David Smith, Wanita Leavitt, Roderick Stinehour, Robert Noyes, Mary Gintoff and Roland Preston, and also some new additions: Rebecca Hoisington. Tony Sacco and Lyndal Summarsell. Our first class meeting was October 1, and we elected the following officers: President, David Logan; vice-president, Richard Brockway; secretary, Priscilla Boivin; treasurer, Charles Murphy; and sergeant-at-arms, Gerald Fournier; S. A. B. members, Charles Walsh, John Bomhower, John Brockway, and Robert Schaldach. “The Case of the Snooping Freshman was our stunt this year, a murder which did not take a super-sleuth to solve, but did take third prize. The list of suspects were as follows: Mary Jane Daley, Anne Davis, Priscilla Boivin, Janet Brouillette, David Logan, John Brockway, Carleton and Catherine O’Connor, John Abbott, Charles Walsh, Richard Simonds, and Gordon Aulis. For the Junior night we put on a very successful Harvest Hop with the gym decorated with pumpkins and cornstalks, making the atmosphere quite like that of Autumn. In November the music department presented an evening of Gill ert and Sullivan. The main attraction was “Trial by Jury,” Priscilla Boivin having the female lead. Other Juniors were members of the Jury, Bridesmaids and Court Audience. Something great really happened this year when, in November, the whole school pitched in and helped on the “Clean-up Campaign.” The emergency arose through a shortage of janitors. The newspaper “Sirius was in full swing under editor, Mary Jane Daley. Much credit is due her for the paper, and she won the Journalism Key for it at the Awards Assembly. The newspaper staff was made up of several Juniors— Lester Bryne, Janet Brouillette, Kathleen Rogers, David Logan, Charles Walsh, Lucille La Belle, Lawrence Cameron, and Robert Schaldach. I think that none of us will ever forget the assembly Monday, December 8, 1941. when we all listened to President Roosevelt advise Congress that a state of war existed between the 1 nited States and Japan. 18 The declaration of war necessitated the drive to sell Defense Stamps. The Junior Bookkeeping class was the first to make this drive. An assembly was part of the drive, and the sale of stamps every morning before school started. Prize Speaking was practically made up of Juniors: Janice Jackson, who won first prize for the girls; Mary Jane Daley second prize; Janet Brouillette, lifttv Gregory, Gordon Aulis, and Francis Jorgensen. All thase were initiated into the Dramatic Club later on. Priscilla Carlisle got the bright idea in the spring of having a Sadie Hawkin’s Day Dance, for which the price of admission was a Defense Stamp. All the Home Rooms banded together and the proceeds were equally divided, and a very profitable idea it was. Junior Prom the long awaited and anticipated event that descends upon all Juniors! May 1, 1942 was the fatal night for us. Socially the Prom was a success, although we’ll pass lightly over the financial end. Ted Herliert and his orchestra provided the tunes, and Priscilla Boivin and her decoration committee furnished the pastel decorations. After spending quite a sum of money we succeeded in concealing the girders and making the place look more like the St. Regis than the Hartford High School Gym. Patratores, French Club, Glee Club all had their share of Juniors. Some held offices, and others were members. Boys’ State representatives chosen were Richard Brockway, who was elected a representative: David Logan, elected State Auditor; Gordon Aulis, elected to the Senate; Carleton O’Connor, sheriff, and Lester Bryne was official Pressman for the daily paper. Likewise the Girls’ State members were picked. We were especially proud to have Mary Jane elected the Girl Governor, Janet Brouillette was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Priscilla Boivin and Anne Davis were representatives and Barbara Currier was a Town Treasurer. At the Awards Assembly Priscilla Boivin, Anne Davis, Priscilla Carlisle, Christine Regione, Mary Mock. Catherine O’Connor, Lucille LaBelle received letters in basketball. Fred Rogers, Charles Murphy, Carleton O’Connor, All ert Atchinson, Albert Carlisle, Robert Simonds received letters in basketball. In football the following were awarded: Fred Rogers, All ert Carlisle, John Martin, Richard Simonds, Carleton O’Conner, Tony Sacco. In baseball these Juniors received letters: John Martin, Bernard Whitney, Carleton O’Connor, Fred Rogers. Christine won the Girls' Athletic Key and Kenneth Hall the History Key. Gordon Aulis, Janet Brouillette, Evelyn Bemis won D. A. R. awards for outstanding work in history. John Wood won the D. A. R. prize for writing an outstanding history essay. As Juniors we led the Processional at Graduation and marched out as full-fledged Seniors. A great moment for us! SENIOR YEAR Now we are Seniors, the long awaited and long anticipated status. At our first meeting we elected Gordon Aulis for president and his running mate, ( arleton O’Connor, vice-president; Agnes Kinney, secretary; Kenneth Hall, treasurer; Tony Sacco and Gerald Fournier, sergeants-at-arms; and David Logan, attorney. 19 As Seniors we were allowed the privilege of electing six members to the S. A. B.: All ert Atchinson, Mary Jane Daley, John Bomhower, John Brockway, and Catherine O’Connor. John Bomhower was elected chairman, John Brockway, vice-chairman, and Catherine O’Connor, secretary. There being no Freshman reception, we gave the Seventh grade the privilege of letting us initiate them to Hartford High School, and they were well initiated by a group of the mighty Seniors. November 20 marked our Senior Party with Janet Brouillette as chairman. There were several guessing games and record dancing, making it both a social and financial success. Stunt Night came in December and our stunt was extremely original to say the least. But we won only third prize. The cast of “The Senior’s Nightmare was as follows: Janet Brouillette, Mary Jane Daley, Priscilla Boivin, Robert and Richard Simonds, Gordon Aulis, John Brockway, Richard Brockway, John Abbott, Kay Rogers, Anne Davis, Catherine and Carleton O’Connor, Selma Fogg, Robert Schaldach, Lucille LaBelle, Albert Atchinson, and Lester Brvne. There was a big turn-out of Senior boys for football: Carleton O'Connor, Albert Carlisle, Frederick Rogers, Albert Atchinson, John Martin, Tony Sacco, John Brockway, Gordon Aulis, Tyndall Summarsell, Robert and Richards Simonds, and Edwin McKenney; and a big turn-out for basketball, too, Carleton O’Connor, Albert Carlisle, Robert Simonds, Frederick Rogers, Albert Atchinson, and Tony Sacco. The girls' basketball team had an undefeated season with the following Senior girls on the squad: Mary Mock, Christine Regione, Priscilla Boivin, Anne Davis, Lucille LaBelle, Priscilla Carlisle, and Catherine O’Connor. Baseball season got underway with Carleton O’Connor, Albert Carlisle, Bernard Whitney, Frederick Rogers. Edwin McKenney, Donovan Beede, and John Martin out for practice. A few students did not enter in the fall with us: Charles Murphy, Annie Morale, and John Wood. Norma Ahern left at the beginning of the year; but Jean Cone, Gloria Santaw, and Randolph Inman made new members in the class. The Glee Club presented a Concert in the fall with many Seniors as members of the chorus, and Priscilla Boivin, Anne Davis, Lucille LaBelle, and Ursula Dulac as members of the sextette. This group has made many appearances at club meetings and at assemblies. The Christmas and Easter assemblies were also presented by the Glee Club. In the fall Mary Mock was voted by the Seniors and faculty the D. A. R. Good Citizenship girl for being an outstanding citizen of the class. January was Prize Speaking month with Richard Brockway, winner for the boys, and Anne Davis, Catherine O’Connor, (second place for girls), Norman Lyman, and Kathleen Rogers, participating from our class. As Junior Prom is to the Juniors, Year Book is to the Seniors. The board is as follows: Editor, John Brockway; assistant-editor, Mary Jane Daley; advertising manager, Richard Brockway; historian, Janet Brouillette; Class will, Priscilla Boivin; class prophecy, Mary Jane Daley; personnel editor, Anne Davis, and organizing editor, Janice Jackson. Senior Play was March 26 with a large cast of Seniors. “Plane Crazy” 20 was about any normal boy living in this age whose chief interest lies in planes. The success of the play was clue to the excellent work of the cast which was as follows: Philip La Roe, Richard Brockway, Mary Jane Daley, Evelyn Bernis, Betty Gregory, Carleton O’Connor, Janet Brouillette, Priscilla Boivin, Janice Jackson, Gordon Aulis, Catherine O’Connor, John Brockway, Barbara Currier, Kay Rogers, Selma Fogg, All ert Atchinson, Randolph Inman, Lester Bryne, Jean Cone, Lucille LaBelle, Mary Vincent, and Robert Simonds. Dorothy Fisher was the efficient stage manager, Laurence Cameron, and Lyndal Sum-marsell were the successful electricians. Miss Urie and Mrs. Roy coached us. The five top ranking honor students announced by Mr. Holland are as follows: David Logan, Kenneth Hall, Mary Jane Daley, Mary Mock, and Janet Brouillette. All these will speak at Graduation supplemented by Anne Davis, John Bomhower, Lester Bryne, and Richard Brockway. Our class is the first that has been here in the Junior High. It is also the first class to have its members leave for some branch of the service before they graduate. Paul Goodrich is in the Navy and Charles Walsh is in the Army. David Logan is enlisted in the Marines, and leaves after June. On the Navy V-12 program, Kenneth Hall, Gordon Aulis, Lester Bryne, and John Bomhower passed the test and are subject for whatever the Navy may have in store for them. As we go to press, there may be more who will hear from the Navy and the Army 12 program. Our five years here at Hartford High have been great ones for us, and ones that none will ever forget. The future, as always, is uncertain, but whatever the future may hold, these five years at Hartford High are years that can be looked back upon as happy, exciting ones. 21 ABBOTT, JOHN EVERETT Jack'' Home Room, 1. 2. 3, 4; Home Room Vice President 1; Stunt Night 1. 2, 3, 4,; Home Room Representative 2; Bug Club 2; Home Room Treasurer 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. Brevity is the soul of wit.' and wit is the soul of Abbott. John can always dig down and find a witty answer for anyone, any time. Even in his most “smashed up” moments his wit doesn’t falter. Please don’t take our word for it. inquire at 5 Hanover Street. Tafts Flat. ADAMS. HERBERT JOHN Herbie' Home Room Committee, 1,2,3.4.; Dancing Club 3; Military Drill 4. “Herbie” has a great deal stored in his head for safe keeping or that's the impression he gives in school. But get him outside and he can talk as fast and as loud as any High School student. ALBANESE, VIRGINIA NANCY “Vigil” Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3, 4; Stunt Night 1; Glee Club I, 2; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Science Club 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Initiation Committee 3; Usher at Graduation 2; Defense Assembly 3; School Bank 3; Secretary Home Room 4. “Vigie” is an “ardent” employee of the local “Newberry’s” store. She ha« worked there many long years and worked her way up by the sweat of her brow. But seriously, look out Mr. Newberry or '‘Vigie will be one of your partners. RDUIN1. ELEANOR GRACE £ ” Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Thanksgiving Assembly 2; Defense Assembly 3; Home Room Secretary 3; Victory Corps 4. If you haven’t already noticed, take another gander at El” She is a sophisticate! Short, wavy, crisp black hair, and smiling brown •yes to match. I'm sure that the guy who wrote You d be so Nice to Come Home To” had “El' in his mind's eye. 22 Howard ASHLEY. HOWARD GEORGE Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3, 4.; Air Raid Warden 4. Howard is one of the class lady-killers, not only in our fair school but in neighboring schools. By the way. wc have noticed Howard accompanying a pretty, feminine companion quite often of late. ATCHINSON. ALBERT CHESTER ” !idv' Home Room Committee I. 2. 3. 4.; Home Room President 1. 2; Assistant Football Manager 1; Football 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Bug Club 2: Bookkeeping Assembly 2; Ping Pong Tourney 3; Stunt Night 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Prom Assembly 3. “Midge” has out grown his nickname by seven inches. He's an ardent sport fan Midge played basketball for four years and cheered the football team to victory as manager. And if there is anything you don't know about big league baseball just ask Midge AULIS. GORDON ALLEN ' Jack Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Football Manager 2; Glee Club 2. 4 , Bu3 Club 2; Football Team 3. 4; Prise Speaking 3; D A.R. Speech 3; Home Room President 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Stunt Night Committee 3; Boys State 3 ; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Senior Class President 4; Senior Play; Chief Air Raid Warden 4; Victory Corps 4. Seventh Grade Reception 4. ••President Aulis to the gang this year. Jack is a sophisticate through and through. But girls don’t get up your hopes, he keeps the grass off the Ha en Street sidewalks and “Margy is his favorite song. BEEDE. DONOVAN KENNETH Dom Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4. “Don” is on the beam when it comes to playing on his guitar and singing cowboy songs. His favorite is The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me. Ask him to play for you some time, you’ll enjoy it! 23 BEMIS. EVELYN MAY Evelyn Home Room Committee 1.2. 3. 4 ; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Room Treasurer 1.3; Style Show 1, 2. 3; Assembly I; Stunt Night 2; Junior Prom Committee; Music Festival 3; Home Economics Conference; D. A. R. Home Economics and History; Dramatic Club 4 Prize Speaking Chairman 4; Senior Play; Seventh Grade Reception 4; Senior Cabaret. Evelyn comes from the little town across the river. By rights she's a New Hampshirite, but we claim her for Hartford High. Our reason? We stand firmly by the quotation that “Good things come in small packages.” BLANCHARD. HENRY GILE Henry Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; Secretary of Industrial Arts Club 1; Rifle Team 2; Basketball 2; Bookkeeping Assembly 3; Military Drill 4. Henry is the original bashful boy. If a certain girl even looks at him he blushes furiously; and with that blond curly hair he's terrific. BOIVIN, PRISCILLA MAY “Pris Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4,; Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4; Home Room Treasurer 1; Class Vice President 2; I .a tin Club 2; F. H. V. 2; Nutshell Stafl 2; Gypsy Rover 2; H. H. S. Concert 2; Bowling Club 2; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Drum Majorette 2. 3, 4; Music Festival; Marshal at Graduation; French Club (Pres 2); ( beer leading 3. 4; Yearbook 4; “Hats Off” operetta 4; Senior Play; Sextette 4; Senior Cabaret. She can sing, she can dance, she plays basketball and is a drum majorette. She's got talent plus. Who are we talking about? You guessed it, it's Pris. Aren't we right. John? BOMHOWER. JOHN PETER John Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; S. A. B. 1, 3. 4; Home Room President 1.2; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Sophomore Dance Club Committee 2; Natural Science Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Military Drill 4. John is a serious young fellow. He looks at everything from a sensible angle. Don’t think, however, that John is always serious he can laugh as loud and as long as any of us. 24 BROCKWAY. JOHN WILLIAM ’‘Johnny Home Room Committee I. 2. 3, 4; Science Club 1; Outing Club 1; I atin Club 2, 3; Natural History Club 2; French Club 2; Stunt Night 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; S. A. B. 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Editor in Chief of Yearbook. B hold the indefatigable editor himself. How fortunate our class was in having John to put in time on this volume which you are reading. He even retired a year to a hermitage on Maple Street just tti put out the “Hartford. BROCKWAY. RICHARD WALTER Dick” Home Room Committee I. 2, 3. 4; Home Room Vice President 2, 3; Orchestra 2. 3, 4; All State Orchestra 2. 3; Baseball 2, 4; Hartfordians 2, 3; Class Vice President 3; Stunt Night 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Boys State 3; Home Room President 4; Glee Club 4; S. A. B. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Play 4; Year book Board 4; Prize Speaking 4 (First Prize;; Hats Off operetta. Dick made his debut into our fair school our Sophomore year, coming up from the moors of Quechee. Dick is always throwing a bombshell of his ability into our midst. Examples: Prize Speaking, and did you ever hear him play the piano? BROUILLETTE. JANET HELEN Janet Stunt Night 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Hartfordian Staff 1; Home Room Secretary 1; Outing Club 1; Music Festival 1; Nutshell 2; Home Room Treasurer 2; The Gypsy Rover 2; H.H.S. Concert 2; Sophomore Dance 2; Latin Club 2; Bowling Club 2; Marshal at Graduation 2; Prize Speaking 3; Sirius 3; Junior Prom Chairman 3; Girls State 3; D. A. R. History Award 3; French 1 Club 3, 4.; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4: Senior Bazaar 4; Cabaret Co-Chairman. Another of those town girls who are blessed with a car. is Janet. She streaks around in her big grey Pontiac with all seats taken. We feel that Janet should justly be accredited with the honor of Class Taxi. BRYNE. LESTER PIERCE Mike” Horn- Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3. 4; Band t. 2. 3. 4.; Orchestra I. 2; Science Club I; Home Room Vice President 2; Home Room President I; Bug Club, President 2; Hartfordians 2. 3; Natural History Club 2, 3; Latin Club 2; 3; All State Band 2,3, Photography Club 3; French Club 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Sirius 4; Victory Corps 4; Debate Forum 4; Senior Cabaret Committee 4; Yearbook Board 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4. Here we have one of the class scientists, the man with the smooth line and philosophy. He always has the teachers ba'' ed even if he does study all night and sleep all day. If you want anything about Darwin s Theory. Mike is your man. 25 CALL. BETSY ROSS Betsy Home Room Committee 1,2,3,4; F. H. V 2. 3; Gypsy Rover 2; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Style Show 2; Bowling Club 2; H. H. S. Concert 2, 3; Trial By Jury 3; Sirius 3; School Bank 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Hats Off Operetta 4. A smoothly groomed girl with hits of class, that's Betsy. When she walks down the hall you'd swear that she just jumped out of a band box. Well, maybe she did! Carlisle, albert shubie jr. “Wkiiey” Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 1; Bowling Club 2; Track 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Camera Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Air Raid Warden 4. A three letter man with a “build to match, that’s “Whitey.” He’s played sports since his freshman year and played them well. And do the girls appreciate this blonde fella. Sure they do! CARLISLE. PRISCILLA RUTH Priscilla Home Room Committee I, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 3. 4; F. H. V. 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Gypsy Rover 2; H. H. S. Concert 2; Knitting Club 2; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sadie Hawkins Dance-Chairman 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Senior Cabaret 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4; Victory Corp 4. He’s in the Army now, he’s not behind the plow. Nevertheless he will be soon, cause The bells are ringing for Andy and Priscilla. CHASE. EVERETT HAZEN Everett Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 1; Natural History Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3. This specimen of what a real man should be hails from Tafts Flat. Curly blond hair with blue eyes to match. Everett is a man’s man. He’s a girl’s man. too. 26 COLLINS. ROBERT IRVIN Bob' Home Room Committee 1.2.3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 1. 2; Rifle Team 3; Military Drill 4. Among the most loyal boosters of Hartford High is Bob. His enthusiasm is easy to xplain. He recently broke down and confessed that he made the school what it is. CONE. JEAN J an Home Room Committee 4; Senior Play 4. Jean arrived in Hartford High School this year. We don't know too much about her but we know three things for sure: She has the sweetest smile possible, she has personality plus and she is a class booster. She was a loyal helper in the Senior Play. CRAIG. WAYNE McLAM Waynr Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Hartfordians 2, 3; Orchestra 2; Baseball 3; Dramatic Club 4. A flash car and a big guitar, that’s Wayne. It seems that the guitar is always accompanied by the car. We guess that his feminine . interests get serenaded. We're not so far off we hear. CURRIER. BARBARA FRANCES Barbara Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; French Club 3; Girls State 3. If anyone should come riding up on a white horse and say “Who is the most efficient person in the class of ’43, you would be perfectly safe to say Barbara. She can do more in less time than anyone we know. 27 DALEY. MARY JANE Mary Jane Home Room Committee I. 2. 3. 4; Home Room Secretary 2; Glee Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3; Oratorical Contest 2 ; Debate Club 2. 3; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Night Committee 2; Sirius Staff 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Assembly 3; Junior Night 3; Home Room Representative 3; Prize Speaking 3; Drum Majorette 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Girls State (Governor); Senior Play 4; Senior Cabaret 4; Yearbook Board 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4; Debating Forum 4; S. A. B. 4 Mary Jane blew in on us our Sophomore year. She has succeeded in keeping the class in an uproar ever since. She can act, organize committees, win top honors, all in the twinkling of an eye. It was a lucky wind that blew her into our class. Right John????? DAVIS. ANNE ELIZABETH Anne Glee Club 1,4; Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Stunt Night 1, 2. 3,4; Bowling Club 1. 2; Sophomore Night 2; Latin Club 2. 3; F. H. V. 2. 3; Drum Majorette, Latin Club, Cheer leading I, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Assembly 3; Junior Night 3; French Club 3, 4 (Treasurer) Girls State, Nutshell 2; Seventh Grade Reception 4; Sextette 4; Hats Off operetta 4; Year book board 4; Dramatic Club 4; Prize Speaking 4; Senior Cabaret. And so it came to pass that when Anne had grinded through these “Personals upon coming to Davis she said. “No, No' and we took over from there. And it came to pass she did pass—like a flash through to this year despite her foolish fears. And it ended thus: I give you truth, honor, wit and call the mixture humor. DIONNE. ERNEST PAUL “Ernie'' Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 1.2; Baseball 1; Football 2. Where did you see that face last? In the gym? At the Senior Dance? Certainly not in the library. Ernie is seldom seen around but we know he's always there behind the class of '43. DULAC, URSULA ANNA Sula' Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; F. H. V. 1. 2. 3; Style Show 1, 2; Knitting Club 2; Gypsy Rover 2; H. H S. Concert 2; All State Soprano 2; School Bank; Home Room Secretary 3; Music Festival 3; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Picnic Committee Sextette 4; Hats Off operetta 4. If you hear a piano beating out Boogie or twinkling a waltz, it's Sula. She can use a typewriter as well, too! She hts a job to prove it. 28 DUNBAR. HELEN ISOBEL Helen Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 2. 3. Helen is the original owner of the quote ‘’still waters run deep. She's as quiet as a mouse and she blushes as prettily as anyone we know She's talented too, very wonderful at sowing and darning. Do you hear that fellas??? DUTILLE. PRISCILLA JANE Priscilla Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4; F. H. V. 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; All State 2; Gypsy Rover 2; H. H. S. Concert 2. 3; Knitting Club 2; Trial By Jury 3; Bookkeeping Assembly 3. It was Miss Kingsbury's good fortune to get a good commercial student like Priscilla. She's a teachers delight, meaning that she gets work done and on time! That s the way to do it, Priscilla. FISHER. DOROTHY “Dot Home Room Committee 1.2.3. 4; F. H.V. 1.2; Home Room Secretary; Glee Club 1; Home Room Treasurer; Style Show; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Bookkeeping Assembly 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Picnic Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Assistant Manager of Girl's Basketball 4. Wit and charm describe Dot to the last letter. She can always hnd something witty to say to charm both girls and boys. One of her most appreciative male friends go by the name of Tony. FOGG. SELMA Selma Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H.V. 1. 2. 3; Bowling Club 1.2.; Basketball 1; Style Show 1,2; Latin Club 2. 3; Sophomore Night 2; Glee Club 2. 3; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Play 4; Yearbook 4; Cabaret Committee 4; Stunt Night 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4; Rutland Herald Campaign 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Photography Club 3. For she’s a jolly good fella.” We’re talking about Sam of course. She’s always willing to help, and do her part. For example, she nearly lost her good humor straightening out the business end of the Senior Play. Being a business manager has its disadvantages. 29 FOURNIER. GERALD FRANKLIN Jerry” Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Bast-ball I; Glee Club 3; Sergeant at Arms 3. 4; Senior Flay 4; Air Raid Warden. Take a look and you'll know why Jerry was voted handsomest boy. He has all the girls hearts pounding when he turns on the old charm. We can t warn you girls but —LOOKOUT! GOODRICH, PAUL CLARKE Pan Home Room Committee I. 2. 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club I; Home Room Secretary I; Bug Club 2; Track Team 2; Military Drill 4. Paul's philosophy is talk when you feel like it and when it‘s necessary. Paul says straight-forwardly what he thinks, we admire him for this. We feel that it's American. GREGORY. BETTY ROSE Betty Home Room Committee 1.2.3,4; F. H. V. 1. 2; Glee Club 1; Knitting Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Prize Speaking 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Junior Trip Committee; Senior Play. Senior Cabaret. Bett s chief failing is her ardent desire for junk jewelry. She loves it. Some of it isn't junk though. Especially that big stoned ring. By the way Betty what's the attraction at Woodstock. HALL. KENNETH HARRY Ken Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Science Club 1; Photography Club 3. A scholar is Ken. He knows his chemistry backwards and at Math he’s a shark. Ken is also quite a gay Caballero, we know from heresay only, of course. 30 HATHORN. PHYLLIS CLARA “Phil Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4; Candy Committee 1, 2; Knitting Club 2; Style Show 1; Bookkeeping Assembly 2; Defense Assembly 3; Home Room Secretary 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play (Tickets) Glee Club 4. Phil has been quite an attraction to the Senior men. However, those days an gone forever. She has now turned her guns on the Marines. HOISINGTON. REBECCA ANNE tiecky Home Room Committee 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4. When an exam is over Becky always has a martyred look. l«ook closer though, don’t you see that A-f close by her side? INMAN. RANDOLPH EDWARD Skip Skip joined us this year. We don’t know much about him but he seems to spring his abilities on us quietly. Did you ever see him in English 3A? JACKSON. JANICE ROSAMOND Ja mice Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4; F. H. V. 1,2; Home Room Secretary 1, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 2; Bowling Club 2; Newspaper 2. 4; Prize Speaking 3 (first prize); Dramatic Club 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Bkkg. Assembly 3; Senior Play 4; Hats Off 4; Yearbook board 4. Janice hales from the thriving metropolis of North Hartland. We know Janice as a super actress who did a ternficly good job at acting in the Senior Play. 31 JORGENSEN. FRANCIS JOSEPH Pete' Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I; Industrial Arts Club 1; Stunt Night 1. 3; Freshman Reception 1; Junior Pr m Committee 3; Dramatic Club; Photography Club. Pete is our little standby when it comes to efficient stage managering. He has been our standby during our four years of Stunt Night. We appreciate this. Pete. KENNEDY. JUSTINE ELIZABETH Justine Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Secretary 1; Home Room Vice President 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play 4 Our class was fortunate to get Justine when she came to H. H. S. She's anotner class sophisticate. We admire her for her smoothm ?s and her charm. KINNEY. AGNES ESTELLE “Agie Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3. 4: Knitting Club 2; Home Room Treasurer 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Secretary 4; Victory Corps. An awfully nice smile that brightens the day—Agie has it. Agie’s quiet unofficious manner has won her many admirers. She's efficiency plusinher commercial work. For further information we Mr. Hurd. La BELLE, LUCILLE YVETTE Lury Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; F. H. V. 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 2; Style Show; Trial by Jury 3; Photography Club 3; Music Festival 3; Cheer leader 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play 4 ; Hats Off 4; Sextette 4; Stunt Night 4; Seventh Grade Reception Committee 4; Rutland Herald Campaign 4. A giggle or a sudden noise in study hall means that Lucy is there. Where ever she is there's fun. She was a first stringer at basketball too, and she did a good job at pepping the team. . La ROE, PHILIP ARTHUR Phil Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4; C hairman Traffic Committee I; Industrial Arts Club 1. 2; Bur Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Football 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball Manager 4. Victory Corp 4; Air Raid Warden 4. A second John Barrymore is Phil. He was a star in our Senior Play and did a Heads up performance. When you are on Broadway Phil, don't forget our class of '43. LOGAN. DAVID MALCOLM -l'Dave Home Room Comm.ttee I. 2, 3. 4; Science C lub 1; Bug Club 2; Stunt Night I. 3; Gypsy Rover 2; Glee Club 2. 3; Track 2; Usher at Graduation 2; Chess Club 2; Photography Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class President 3; Home Room Representative 3; Sirius 3; Trial By Jury 3; Boys State 3; Class Attorney 4; Senior Play 4; Air Raid Warden 4; Home Room Secretary 3. And so. said Miss 1 Trir. As your exam was so far b low your usual par. I can consider giving you only an A”. And so meet our valedictorian Take a bow. Dave. LYMAN. NORMAN DEXTER Xorman Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Prize Speaking 4; Dramatic Club 4. A quiet lad is Norman, modest and unassuming, but a good friend of all. We have always been able to depend upon his willingness to cooperate especially when his car is needed to transport damsels in distress. MARTIN, ELIZABETH Betty Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4; F. H.V 1,2; Christmas Assembly I; Home Makers Conference 1; Thanksgiving Assembly 2; Knitting Club 2; Bkkg. Assembly 3; Home Room Vice President 3; Home Room President 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Home Room Treasurer 4; Cabaret Committee 4; Senior Play 'Tickets). Hi re's a lass unruffled by the trials of the world, who meets life as it comes, with few complaints. Equable in disposition, she is ever agreeable to any plan or fun. Forever loyal and true to friendships especially to a certain male friend. Could he be a reporter? a 33 MARTIN. JOHN OLIVER John Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Bug Club 2; Assistant Manager of Basketball 2, 3; Track 2; Stunt Night 2, 3. 4; Air Raid Warden 4. Come out from behind that sports magazine, John. That's right. John is interested in everything—with the possible subtraction of homework. He's especially interested in a petite redhead. McKENNEY. EDWIN JOSEPH Eddie' Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. Outing Club 1; Baseball 1. 3. 4 ; Glee Club 1. 2; Gypsy Rover 2; Football 3. 4; Home Room Servant at-Arms 4. Eddie is the wearer of a broad smile and he’s always ready to chat with anyone. He has a natural, carefree, cheerful, spirit. If you are looking for a real friend, get acquainted with Eddie and r.u’ll never regret it. MOCK. MARY IRENE Maisi Home Room Committee 1.2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2; Basket I all 1,2, 3, 4; Stunt Night I. 2. 3; Class Secretary 1; Home Room Vice President 1; Home Room Treasurer 1; Bowling Club 1.2 ; Home Room Secretary 2; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; S. A. B. 2; Junior Prom Committee.; D. A. R. Good Citizenship Girl 4. What is so rare as a girl like Mary. Dignity, intelligence and good looks, all bound together with a golden thread—Mery. O'CONNOR. CARLETON JOHN Jake Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Bowling Club 1; Football 1. 2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4 ; Baseball 1 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 1.2.3.4; Class Secretary 2 ; Home Room President 2; Track 2 ; Home Room Treasurer 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Vice President 4; Dramatic Club 4; French Club 4; Yearbook Board 4; Senior Play 4; Hats Off 4; Military Drill 4; Air Raid Warden 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4; Debate Forum 4. Jake’s good humor and wit have cheered many a class deemed dull. His enthusiasm in outside activities and his willingness in the class room have made him tops. Whenever you hear whistling and see a pair of flashy socks you'll know that’s Jake. 34 O’CONNOR. CATHERINE ELIZABETH Sis Home Room Committee I. 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,4; Home Room Representative 1,4; Bowling Club 1,2; Home Room Secretary 2; ('lass Treasurer 2; Mar-«hnll at Graduation. Junior Prom Committee; Seventh Grade Recej -tion 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speaking 4. Sif is a girl with “sparkling eyes. She's a bit of feminine viva-ciousness who is raring to go places and do things. She’s the life of every party and a good sport. Are we right,fellas? ORIZZONTO, ALFONZO ANTHONY “Fonzo” Home Room Committee I, 2. 3. 4; Sophomore Dance Committee; Treasurer Home Room 2; Bug Club 2; Junior Prom Committee; Seventh Grade Reception 4. We like “Fonzo” because he takes life seriously and still remains a regular fellow. A thinker, not an idle talker. Fonzo has a smile for everyone. POLAND. ETHEL VIOLA Viola Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4; F. H. V. 1; Thanksgiving Assembly 2; Knitting Club 2; Bkkg. assembly 3; Seventh Grade Reception Committee 4; Cabaret Committee. “Sugar and spice and all things nice,” that’s what Ethel is made of—and more, too. We're all acquainted with her winning smile and willing hands. She always enjoys a good time and she especially loves the movies. REGIONE. CHRISTINE MARY Chris Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Bowling Club 1, 2; Home Room Treasurer 1; Home Room Vice President 2; Thanksgiv ng Assembly 2; Bkkg. Assembly; Junior Prom Committee 3; Committee for New Athletic Letters. Chris his b? n a stiunchy ally of our girls basketball team. Cocaptain of the team for two years she will always be remembered for her clever playing. She was an “all-state basketball player, too. 35 ROGERS. FREDERICK CAMPBELL “Vrtddy” Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club Treasurer. I; Outing Club 1; Home Room President 1; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Track 2; Home Room President 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Boys State 3. Fred s flashing legs have blazed down the field for many a touchdown. His ability and teamwork have made him a winner in all three sports. A little help came from a certain lass on the side lines. ROGERS. KATHLEEN STELLA “ Kay Home Room Committee I. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1.4; Music Festival I. 2. 3; Band 2, 3. 4; Hartfordians 2; Latin Club 2. 3; Knitting Club 2; Orchestra 3, 4; French Club 3. 4; Stunt Night 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Prize Speaking 4; Stunt Night 4; Dramatic Club 4; Seventh Grade Committee 4 ; Senior Play 4; Senior Cabaret 4; Senior Bazaar 4; Hats Off 4; Yearbook Board. Time and tide wait for no man and neither does Kay. “Bring 'em back alive Rogers she has been known as these day. . Nevermind Kay. we think your choice is tres Bien. ROMANO. ANTOINETTE MARY Antoineltr Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3, 4; Style Show 1, 2. Antoinette seemed like a quiet demure bit of New England until we knew what made her tick. This is what we found—a twinkle, a tinkle, and West Lebanon. SACCO. TONY JAMES Tony Home Room Committee 3; Football 3. 4; Basketball 4; ( lass Ser-geant-at-Arms 4; Air Raid Warden 4; Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. Weinherited this “nice boy in our Junior year and Tony seemed to “just fit. He has been quite the Romeo in his day. but can he help it if the girls can’t? 36 . SANTAW. GLORIA JUANITA Gloria Home Room Act 4; Newspaper 4; Glee Club 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatic Club 4. Gloria gave the boys a break when she transferred from Lebanon this year. Hut though she's not native to our brood—we like her through and through. SARGENT. JOYCE KATHERINE Jo' Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. V. 2; Style Show; Bkkgs. Assembly 3; School Bank 3; Knitting Club 3; Sirius 3; Senior Play-tickets. Joyce is not only a commercial student, but would qualify as a professor of agriculture in any university—especially a men's. But her heart belongs to just one—first, last and always, its “Lee.” SCHALDACH. ROBERT DANIEL “Bob’ Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Natural History Club 2; Chess Club 2. 3; Home Room Representative. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 2; Sirius French C!ub 3; Trial By Jury 3; S. A. B. 3; Hats Off 4; Stunt Night 4; Military Drill 4; Victdky Corps 4. Professor (say it under your breath) has measured the world and everyone in it. It isn't as bad as it sounds, “it” really is O.K.. or do you tag along with me. It would be worth your while to get acquainted with this fella who has been around. SIMONDS. ROBERT ADAMS “Paddy Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football Co-Manager of Baseball 2. 3; Track 2; Football Assistant Manager 3; Football Assistant Manager; Home Room President 4; Home Room Vice President 4; Stunt Night 4; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Play 4; Glee Club 4; Baseball 4; Military Drill 4. Puddy” is quite a “boy” with the Junior girls. He causes many a heart to flutter when he walks into Room 3 each morning. Make up your mind. Pud. you can't have them all. 37 SIMONDS, RICHARD KENDALL 'Dick Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; President Industrial Arts; Assistant Manager Basketball; Football 2. 3. 4; Manager Basketball 2. 3; Stunt Night 2. 3, 4; Bug Club 2; Bkkg. Assembly 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 4; Military Drill 4 ‘Dick is an ardent admirer of loud, plaid ties and flashy soxs. He’s quite a lady's man. but he has one worry. What is it? He’s afraid that they'll roll up the Lebanon sidewalks before he gets off them. SUMMARSELL, LYNDALL ELMER “Pinocho” Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball 3. 4.; Home Room Sergeant-At-Arms 3; Football 4; Dramatic Club 4; Military Drill 4, Air Raid Warden 4. A late-comer to our class. Lynda!) is a friend to all of us. He came down from Woodstock last year. So it was unlucky Wood-stock High, and lucky Hartford High. TROTTIER. NOVA EMILE .Vora Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. Nova is just about the quietest fellow in our class. He hasn't given us much chance to know him very well, but what we do know pleases us very much. Anyway Nova, what you don’t say won’t hurt you. VINCENT. MARY JOSEPHINE Mary Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Bkkg. Assembly 3; Senior Play 4. Mary has always been a mystery to us. She’s quiet but she laughs easily also. Mary gave us a big surprise this year by participating in the Senior Play—she did her job well. too. 38 WALSH. CHARLES JOHN Charlie Football 1. 2. 3; S. A. B. 3; Home Room President 2; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 2. 3; Sirius 3. While he was with us, Charlie was the class funmaker and joker. His favorite expression was. Have ya heard this one? Charlie is in Uncle Sam's army now and we know that his buddies appreciate his jokes as much as we did. WHITNEY. BERNARD CLARK “Joe Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Treasurer 1; Home Room Treasurer 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1,2. 3. 4; Baseball 1,2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Photography Club 3; Music Festival; Bug Club 2; Senior Play 4; Victory Corp 4; Seventh Grade Reception 4 Joe has great possibilities of a great future. He believes that There is no pathway of flowers to success. We understand the path of his future may take him to Wilder. 39 C ass Prophecy Listen, good people, and you shall hear, The most fantastical tale of the year. It happened last night as I went to sleep, And even now it makes me creep. I must explain when I went to bed I had a most fiendish pain in my head. And the logical thing for a gal to do Was to take some aspirin I took two. That seemed to me to be quite all right, But alas- I took them without a light. How could I know when they cleaned that day Someone had put that box away, And in the place where the box had lain Were “knock-out” drops each pill a grain. But peacefully ignorant and quite wan, I planned to sleep until the dawn. Alas, how different it was to be I awoke with a scream at half-past three. But that’s getting ahead of the story now, And I must go back or you won’t see how It came about, and the things I saw That left my nerves so shattered and raw. The pills had speeded up my life so fast I was way in the future—had left the past. It seemed, to begin with, I wasn’t here, But in some far land, with the moonlight clear, Bathing a country side, warm and quaint, And the sound of temple bells came so faint. Then suddenly it seemed plain to me ’Twas India where I had longed to be. Those temple bells came from the mission school. But another noise borne on the breeze so cool Was the sound of a swing band from down the bay. Where the tourist ships dock at Mandalay. 'Twas so many years now—would it be wrong, If I followed the luring call of the song? The trip was long and I reached there late, And entered the night spot prim -sedate. A gentleman dressed in immaculate “whites” Shouted “Throw on the spot, douse those lights!” To a lady beside me I gasped in glee To tell me quick who that man could be. 40 For something about him perhaps his voice. Or perhaps his suave and blase | oise Recalled old days in another clime As far in space as it was in time— For surely that man who was standing there Was no one else but Gerald Fournier! He saw me and then when he came and talked I knew by the swaggering way he walked, before he spoke that he owned this spot. (As night clubs went it was thought quite hot.) Then into the spot light with a whirl There came what seemed to be just a girl. You may not believe 'tis hard to remedy But the gal was no other than Justine Kennedy! She rolled her eyes and she looked petite, And she moaned a song that was low and sweet About a love that had grown so cold, But she'd keep on loving till she was old. She looked at Gerald and he blushed a bit I said to myself, they are at it yet. I rose to go—it was nearly dawn, And no matter how rude, 1 just had to yawn. Till a shock of surprise woke me up with a start. For there at a table alone and apart, One tailored and chic with a beautiful face— The other suggesting sweet peas a nd old lace. Sat two women I’d known in my high school days. They were staring at me and I met their gaze. Betty Martin Lewis was the first one to get her speech, But soon we were babbling, and asking each, The same old question ‘‘What brings you here? “Why haven’t you heard, if you’re living here. The most unusual bit of news' I’m here to see if there are some clues. I’m a reporter for the gazette. And I never miss news of the town folk, you bet. So Betty reporting, efficient and quick It was just such a life as I knew she would pick. But Jean Cone, for the other was she. What could her reason for being here be? Jean was so prim—such a lady-like child. Surely she had no profession so wild. She told me then with a modest look. That she was gathering data to put in a book. “I'm studying Indian Fakirs and such, 41 But only one case interested me much. This morning I found an unusual case, But, alas, it turned out to he one of our race. He had slept twenty years, so they said, so serene, So, I want to explain and as sure as I’m Jean, ’Twas John Brockway I found lying there in the sun. Now 1 ask, do you know of a lazier one?” If you think that is queer,” said Betty with a whoop, 1 was sent out to interview Ghandi and tried To see who would take over when he died. And who did 1 find sitting there at his feet. But our own Kenneth Hall, all wrapped up in a sheet. So saintly and pious, keeping fast on some water, Trying hard to be worthy of someone’s daughter. All this was so funny, and yet not so queer They were not very different their last high school year! But what could the strange news item lie That had brought the reporter so far 'cross the sea? Then Betty explained and she swears it is true, Though I can't quite believe it perhaps you won’t too. It seems that a woman who must be quite bold Has entered the jungle in search of wild lions And each one she finds she brings back in strong irons. And it isn't because she wants them for a zoo, Or to make jungle travel much safer for you, She keeps them for pets,—for of all the critters here— She insists she finds cats by far the most dear. The name of this lady who through jungles dodges? Reporters insist her name is Kay Rogers. But the story is not ended her pal and friend-The man who would always to her wishes bend— As her guide performs many sharp shooting feats As he did on the Athletic Field in Hartford ages ago. Yes, you know who I mean—Anthony Sacco. But strangest of all, as they start on the hunt Leading this strange safari, away up in front. Sitting calm and collected and solid as rock, Perched top a bull elephant sits Mary Mock! I shrieked at the picture this brought to my mind For she seemed not a bit the adventurous kind. And then in a flash I remembered she had planned, To be an airplane hostess and ride o’er the land. But planes had evidently become too tame, Compared to the thrill of tracking big game. 12 In India Uncle Sam had left a military patrol, So after the war natives wouldn’t get out of control. Now Mahatma Ghandi still had full swing, And George of England, theoretically, was king. Here I might add the date of this trip, Is exactly ten years after Hitler’s slip— Into the place which they tell us is hot. He was helped on his way by a single shot From the gun of,—alas, this is a shock— Brigadier General Robert Daniel Schaldach! It seems that Bob, while in India, one day strolled, And sauntered into Germany, where the Danube flowed. When he saw approaching what resembled a rat, He drew for his gun and went tat-tat-tat-tat. Hitler lisped, “Heil o-o-o-o-o-o-o-.’ Bob—“I’m a hero-o-o-o-o.” And where is the hero now? He’s been pickled as a reward for his deed, As a man like that must never go to seed! He is well preserved in the Washington Museum, Where people pay fortunes only to see ’im! Before I leave India, I'd been told to visit Atchinson’s Harum—I shouldn't miss it. Could this be the fellow I knew as “Midge?” One look at the harum, I couldn’t miss. I was greeted by grunts and squeaks and a groan, And, believe it or not, Chris Regione.’ Midge had somehow been crossed up by Fate And had taken to himself this fair little mate. A game of basketball was in full swing, With Midge and Chris in the midst of the thing. I dreaded to leave this jubilant household, But there was someone to see me, I was told. Who, in this strange land, could be demanding to see me? Imagine my shock at the sight of Joe Whitney! Quite stocky by now and a “looey” no less, He anxiously asked me if I could guess The name of the girl he just made his bride? I looked and looked at the miss by his side— “Lucille LaBelle!” I screamed. I wondered if all this I had just dreamed. It must be true for who should appear— But the entire wedding party way up in gear. 43 Betty Gregory was bridesmaid, Bomhower, best man, And soon I learned they worked for Uncle Sam. Betty was the dashing VVAAC way back when The Allies set out to rid the world of sin. Betty and I had been so busy with our “chide, That I completely ignored the child by her side. So I peered—I always was nosey— Low and behold—cuddled down so cozy— Was Johnny, Jr. He coyly gave me a wink— A true son of his mamma, don’t you think? John announced that Junior must be fed, So up on their elephant and away they sped. Now India is a fascinating place, But had all Hartford invaded this jungle space? I had come to India in a fiendish dream. And twelve classmates I had seen! Those tw'o pills I had taken, Made me wish I would never waken. No such luck. I came to in the same old hut, And found myself right at home in the same old rut. My head was twirling, not with pain, But the things I had seen and the mental strain Of comprehending all I had viewed. Deciding what to digest, what to taste and what to chew. I had visions of a day in bed. Reminiscing of the night that had sped Me far away to the living and dead. Just as I snuggled down cozily, The telephone shrieked so noisely. Cursing and fuming, to the phone I stumbled, Only to get two ears full of mumble and jumble. He didn't need to reveal his identity; I knew the grumble of Dick Simonds, and especially excited. He jabbered a full 10 minutes until I realized he had a scoop to spill. Hilton C. Holland, our former principal, Had wired his approval And was to arrive on the noon train. Which meant a reception we had to arrange. For he was now “vice-president” Holland. In the park we had put a memorial in his honor Of which the class of '43 was the sole donor!! Mr. Holland had secretly revealed that the reason He was making the trip out of campaign season Was that he was so eager and all “abash” To determine where we robbed the cash! 44 Dick, who was president of the Chamber of Commerce, Was to phone Jack Aulis, (yes, the writer of verse) It was our hope that “pres” would forsake His re-writing of Chaucer, Keats, and Shakespeare, long enough to keep things hot— Perhaps speak a little and flirt a lot. I was to contact O’Connor, Jake, Who was coach, manager, and captain of a special make Of team, known as the “French Shamrocks from Solidrock” Specializing in basket, foot, baseball, and hollyhocks. With a secretive methods of converting To an escort bureau when seasons were inverting. But for none of these reasons enumerated Did we demand O’Connor Crew—(always saturated) But they also featured an entertainment bureau With such stars as Arduini and Romano. I’ll thank you to know in the course of this ditty, That W hite River Junction is now a great city. But how could it miss being transformed Into parks and skyscrapers and a beautiful boulevard, With our dynamic mayor, Henry Blanchard! In park No. 5, the statue was erected, And that afternoon a huge crowd collected. I was wandering around— Oblivious to the sound— Sure enough—Priscilla Boivin and Anne Davis— An offspring in each hand— Lord save us! They both had vowed old maids they would be The day that Abbott and Brockway put out to sea. But that I knew was a deceptive fallacy, As the tall, lanky boy that belonged to Anne Held a violin tightly clutched in his hand. But certainly the things that I identified as Priscilla’s. Didn’t look like J. Abbott’s—her old killer-diller’s. But the memory of Abbott seemed to bring back Something that was pounding and beating in my hat rack Since I was in India—it wanted to be let out, And it all came back to me—with a clout. I had had a desire to buy some clay So to the market place I fought my way. Beggars in the square were common sights— Pitiful creatures in their gruesome plights— In their direction I nary glance— Until one trembling voice I heard by chance. He was a decrepit looking fellow at first sight, 45 But something told me he’d pass in moonlight. This is what came to me as he chanted from his sabot “Alms for the love of Abbott—Alms for the love of Abbott.” So this was the way Abbott, John, had decided, To pay for the truck in which he attempted suicide-ed — One slippery day way back when Gas was scarce and tires were thin. Anne brought me back to the present bliss And asked me if I heard about “Sis. Naturally, 1 wanted to hear all this. She had married “Spark” and joined the fleets, So with 20 other boys he no longer competes. And back to Priscilla—She'd married Mike, she said, While he was in his last year of “med.” Now his practice was just fine. But for his menagerie he still had time! Before the big day ended I learned much— Things that you’d never dream such. Barbara Currier had made Broadway, And her current show is “Up the Hard Way.” Wayne Craig, Randolph Inman and Phil LaRoe Had become test pilots and were in the dough. Alphonse Orizzonto had bought all South Main street, And constructed a store of solid concrete. He’d made money and his interests vary, But he never could find time to marry. Fred Rogers didn’t miss his call, For right now he is pitching major league baseball. Over Ernie Dionne has come such a change— Since he has gone West to live on the range, His legs are bowed, he yodels and sings. And has twice been the victim of an exchange of rings. Helen Dunbar’s career you’d have never dream'd —Such a quiet little thing she’d seemed— But law always seemed to intrigue her And now she’s a lawyer in Montpelier. “Look at who’s coming,” Priscilla yelled. As we turned sharply, a shout I withheld, For who was approaching, looking like Venus, But that little blond charmer, Evelyn Bemis. The greetings were brief before we knew That before the month was through 46 She was to be Mrs. Robert Collins—Completely aghast, We were too taken back to go into her past But her future held much that girls must know So at our victim the questions did flow. Evelyn was saved from the feminine ferment By the delightful arrival of Joyce Sargent, Whom, we detected, from the third finger, left hand. Had done the inevitable and was now Mrs. Fountain. She and Lee had been abroad to teach the conquered men How to get two eggs a day from an innocent hen And a gallon of milk per day Without as much as a smell of hay. In the midst of all this Evelyn departed Explaining that Bob would be truly disheartened Should she linger. She wasn't out of sight Before plans for her shower were put to right. 'Twas to take place Monday of next week, We now parted, agreeing then to meet. Flying back to my hotel in my '47 Ford My lazy thoughts were disturbed when a cop roared— “Will you ladies ever learn the Airway Traffic Laws? Fully aroused, I looked to see Why that officer’s voice was familiar to me. Despite the uniform of policeman pink lined with zinc I couldn’t mistake “FYte Jorgensen’s wink. The night of Evelyn’s shower was some event. Among the guests were Mary Vincent, (Now a WAAC and Lieut. Vincent) And Virginia Albanese, Becky Hoisington, Dot Fisher, Ursula Dulac and Janice Jackson. They introduced Virginia as Mrs. Edwin McKenney Wife of the owner of McKenney Son Formerly Newberry’s, now specializes in rum. Ursula Dulac sounded better than I rsula Lyman, At least thought Ursula,—instead of wedded bedlam She chose her career. She now has a band That swings and sways by sway of Sula s hand. Hoisington's Home for the Homeless is Becky s enterprise. While Janice Jackson's occupation is not a surprise For she is now editor of Esquire magazine. And on the side is a fishing fein. And how did she get her start in the literary world? See this year book which as organization ed. she unfurled! 47 Now for Dot Fisher, Hold your seats, folks, For what is to follow is not a hoax. Dorothy joined the F. B. I. to stop evil’s harms And ended up in Dave Logan’s arms! And, I assure you, this is no false alarm, For Dot is knitting garments with baby blue yarn. Selma Fogg has now put away a neat little sum And just how she got it will make you hum. It seems that she took the Du Barry Success Course, And when she appears boys shout themselves hoarse, For she is so beautiful, that now she models, And finds time to care for a baby that toddles. Phylis Hathorn couldn't get to the shower that night For things at home hadn’t gone just right. The maid had left in a fit of anger, When “Breezy, Jr. took the ax and banged her. The bruise apparently had no physical effects For she grabbed the weapon and started after him. But Phylis’ foot was in her path Which served only to increase her wrath. But as she lay helpless on the floor, Junior kicked her out the kitchen door— Which only goes to show how “Breeze” life can be, So, Phylis, you'd better stay free. As the night drew on, Agnes Kinney dropped in— They say the way she works is a sin For she has taken over the Y.M.C.A. And grinds 24 hours a day. just trying to make it pay! We all agreed that the night was a success, Even though we had all eaten to excess. But, one thing was definitely lacking, And that was the masculine backing. For men didn't come to showers—yet, Instead they raise—(at home—you bet! And while on the subject of the weaker sex, Priscilla Dutille asked me about Everett Chase. As eyes turned her way, she got red in the face. Becky drew me aside and explained why— The story goes they had designs on the middle aisle Until they disagreed on the wedding gown’s style. Everett wanted a slinky black creation But Priscilla thought that would be a revelation. So, Everett, exhausted, gave up in despair, But that girl continues to get in his hair. 48 Pud” Simonds never could get enough of school So he decided to teach the Golden Rule. As an English prof he is much in demand As he can make the dumbest understand. Donovan Beede’s occupation is very amusing, Yet, on the other hand, not very confusing. For Donovan was always somewhat of a rambler So he is very much at home as a professional gambler. Priscilla Carlisle’s future was sealed The day her engagement was revealed. Her title is no longer ‘ Miss” As she now enjoys matrimonial bliss. Herbie Adams’ whereabouts were always a source of curiosity But who’d think he’s a professor of philosophy? The girls didn’t know when it all took place But he is now abroad instructing the German race. Janice wondered if Howard Ashley was a Romeo, as ever, And we all assured her he’d be that way forever. Nevertheless, he had not made it his vocation— Rather, he runs a hotel in a swanky location. Well, we gossiped as only women can About clothes and babies and an occasional man. And in our discussion of the class of '43. We didn’t miss many, you'll have to agree. I was so intent upon not missing a trick, my word! I had forgotten to divulge the news I'd heard. A letter had arrived from Janet Brouillette that day, And all were eager to hear what she had to say. Janet was living on some forgotten island in the Pacific, And the life she leads is something terrific! It seems that Janet ts an army wife, And in the Pacific there’s not much social life. But she keeps busy with sewing and an occasional swim, And having children and keeping trim. Among her visitors she mentioned ‘Red’ Lyman, Who runs the taxi route from Boston to Bataan. Red often drops down to have a chat And they have a grand time chewing the fat. 49 For the fifth time that evening we started to go, But as usual the departure was slow. For someone wondered if we had heard Charlie Walsh over the radio imitating a bird. He was on daily for a solid hour Chirping and twitting—and extremely sour. Again we attempted to say good-bye, But it was just another “try.” Cause Selma just had to relate The details of Gloria Santaw's fate. Gloria had been an airplane hostess for some time On the Paul Goodrich Transport Line. And, according to Gloria’s last report, She had married the pilot of her transport. The name of the bridegroom she didn’t want to tell, But Selma found out it was Summarsell. The co-pilot, Nova Trottier, it was learned, Was best man and the title is well earned. But the killing blow is the justice of the peace, And this information I hesitate to release, For can you picture anything as sinister As “Pee Wee” Carlisle as a minister? And so good people, I draw to a close, A tale which should have been written in prose. But a class such as the one of forty-three Just can’t stand for anything ordinary. In the course of this weird tale, I have watched you blush and grow pale. But I trust you will forget all that I’ve said here— Chalk it up to memories of four years so dear. Mary Jane Daley 50 Class JVill 1943 WE, THE CLASS OF 1943, of Hartford High School, in the county of Windsor, State of Vermont, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory existence, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, that is to say:— FIRST: To our guiding stars—the faculty—who shine as our ideals and who have built our castles in Spain (which we hope will never come true) we do hereby leave, as a consolation to their deep grief at our inforced departure, nothing but memories, memories such as we hope will never die; memories of the best, the brightest, the most inspiring class it has ever been their privilege to teach. SECOND: To our worthy successors, the class of 1944, we order and direct that they shall profit by our notable and illustrious example, and recognize the fame and honor that is due us, and, although aware of the uselessness of the attempt, try to follow in the path of our guiding footsteps and to climb aloft to the heights to which we are raised. Then to the others of our dear under-classmen, who, although still in their infancy, will in years to come attain the age and dignity worthy to bear the noble title “Seniors,” we give the command to always respect, revere, and honor the glorious name of '43, to hold it sacred in their childish minds, and to take our actions and accomplishments for their highest ideals. We also confer the following: To the Shorthand Class we will the school’s pet slogan when it’s time for dictation and transcription, “One for all; All for one. To all misogynists (woman haters, to you) we leave the reserve of Kenneth Hall, whose motto is, “Give me wine and song, but women, Phooey! To the French II Class we leave Burton Shepard wdio will have attained, by then, the strength of Jean Valjean, to help Miss Hannifin with the dramatic part of French next year. To the Glee Club we do bequeath a phonograph record of the Christmas Assembly, so they’ll never get discouraged. To the Girls’ Sextette we will a guarantee from all the town organizations, that all roofs will be patched in order to avoid any more accidents. We also leave them two more good sopranos, a second-soprano, and an alto, or else just Dennis Hoisington to carry all three parts. To Ruth Noyes we leave a picture of “Dave Logan to let Betty Bettis borrow once in a while. It’s not the real McCoy but you mustn t be too choosy these days. 51 To “Ernie” Filosa we bequeath one pure-blooded bull so he may throw a thoroughbred for a change. To Beverly Greenwood and Leonard Jacobs we leave, without Mr. Graves’ permission, their favorite seats up in “you know where.” To Marjorie Gauthier we leave a few extra rooms in her house in which to keep over-night guests for which she finds dates. We leave to Laura French a military escort to accompany her to school next fall, now that Anne, Mary and “Sis are leaving. Protection on the home front, you know!! To the class of '45 we do bequeath the auditorium all decorated for their prom so they won't have to go through the trials and tribulations that we did. To Hartley Thompson we leave a book, “How to Argue With Filosa in ten easy' lessons. To Betty Densmore we leave the title of “The Lady in Red” so originated by Ursula Dulac. To Alan Sumner we leave one good-sized brick to tie on his head to keep him from growing any taller. We, the undersigned do hereby proclaim on this twelfth day of May in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-three, this as our last and final will and testament. The Class of 1943 Witnessed by: Priscilla Boivin 52 Class Mosts r ±j FIRST RUNNER UP Shortest boy Francis Jorgensen Most popular girl Mary Mock Dorothy Fisher Prettiest girl Janet Brouillette Kathleen Rogers Most studious boy David Logan John Brockway Most studious girl Rebecca Hoisington Mary Jane Daley Best looking boy Gerald Fournier Richard Simonds Boy most likely to succeed David Logan Kenneth Hall Girl most likely to succeed Mary Jane Daley Mary Mock Most dignified girl Betty Martin Helen Dunbar Most dignified boy John Bomhower Fred Rogers Most sophisticated girl Justine Kennedy Janet Brouillette Most sophisticated boy Howard Ashley Gordon Aulis Best girl dancer Christine Regione Anne Davis Best boy dancer Carleton O’Connor Fred Rogers Best athlete—boy Fred Rogers Carleton O’Connor Best athlete—girl Christine Regione Mark Mock Best dressed boy Gerald Fournier Gordon Aulis Best dressed girl Betty Martin Mary Mock Most talented boy Richard Brockway Carleton O'Connor Most talented girl Kathleen Rogers Mary Jane Daley Most versatile boy Fred Rogers John Bomhower Most versatile girl Catherine O’Connor Christine Regione Best businesswoman Mary Mock Betty Martin Best businessman John Brockway Richard Simonds Wittiest boy Charles Walsh Robert Simonds Wittiest girl Anne Davis Dorothy Fisher Shortest girl Evelyn Bemis Antoinette Romano Best conversationalist—girl Mary Jane Daley Janet Brouillette Best conversationalist—boy Lester Brvne Charles Walsh Best orator—girl Mary Jane Daley Anne Davis Best orator—boy Richard Brockway Gordon Aulis Noisiest boy Robert Collins Richard Simonds Noisiest girl Priscilla Carlisle Virginia Albanese Class pessimist John Bomhower Lester Brvne Class optimist Randolph Inman Albert Atchinson Best actor Gordon Aulis Philip LaRoe Best actress Mary Jane Daley Betty Gregory Teachers’ pet boy Howard Ashley David Logan Teachers’ pet girl Kathleen Rogers Priscilla Boivin Best cook John Martin Betty Martin 53 Biggest eater Class comedian Class sleeper Class grouch Class grind Class radical Class bluffer Class pest Best all-round student Class red head Class baby Class taxi Tallest boy Class farmer Class farmerette Class flirt Cutest girl Best mannered girl Best mannered boy Quietest boy Quietest girl Class blusher Neatest Latest Riser Happiest Woman Hater Man Hater Youngest Oldest Class Artist Nighthawk Class Redhead—boy Class giggler Most intellectual boy Most intellectual girl Class boaster Class organizer Class wolf Class wolfess Most ambitious Class dare-devil Lucille La Belle Charles Walsh Herbert Adams Bernard Whitney John Bomhower Richard Simonds Howard Ashley Howard Ashley Carleton O’Connor Jean Cone Bernard Whitney Janet Brouillette Kenneth Hall Norman Lyman Joyce Sargent Gloria Santaw Evelyn Bemis Betty Martin John Brockway Everett Chase Helen Dunbar Helen Dunbar Betty Martin Richard Simonds Charles Walsh Kenneth Hall Mary Vincent Randolph Inman Agnes Kinney I awrence Cameron Janice Jackson Charles Walsh Ursula Dulac David Logan Mary Ja”e Daley Lester Bryne Mary Jane Daley Gordon Aulis Gloria Santaw Mary Jane Daley John Abbott Priscilla Carlisle Richard Simonds Ernest Dionne Christine Regione David Logan Robert Schaldaeh Donovan Beede Robert Schaldaeh Mary Mock Betsy Call Howard Ashley Wayne Craig Richard Brockway Everett Chase Rebecca Hoisington Catherine O’Connor Phyllis Hathorn Mary Jane Daley Tony Sacco Nova Trottier Barbara Currier Henry Blanchard Mary Mock Edwin McKinney Robert Simonds Nova Trottier Helen Dunbar Kathleen Rogers Lyndal Summarsell Robert Schaldaeh Gordon Aulis Norman Lyman Lucille LaBelle Kenneth Hall Janet Brouillette Ursula Dulac Gordon Aulis Carleton O’Connor Betty Gregory Kenneth Hall Betty Gregory 54 Junior Class Front row. left to right: Betty Donsmore. Vincent Agan. Alice Fuller. Ernest Fiiosa, Louise C hapin. Peter Perry, Marjorie Gauthier. Leonard Timmons. Laura French. Burton Shepard. Mafelda Ixxo. Maurice Doubleday, Ruth Mclnnis. Second row: Charlotte Lyman. Rose Morale. Pauline Parker. Beverly Greenwood. Shirley Wood. Marjorie Wright. Charlotte Colodny. Barbara White. Mildred Kivler. Blanche Coutermarsh. Third row: Frances Rogenski. Marbara Burke. Roberta LaPlante. Winona La Rock. Annie Larrabee. Marjorie Stock well. Mary Drew. Violet Pierce. Marion Mooney. Madeline Wit hi ngton. Ruth Noyes. Fourth row: Norman Fortier. Max Greene. George Adams. I wrence McKenney. Reginald Burnham. Raymond Byron. William Kontos. Bernard Fitzmorris. Vernon Oagood. Leonard Jacobs. James Lyman. Hartley Thompson. James Clayton. Back row: Richard Wood. John Murphy. Stanley Joy. Dennis Hoisington. Miss Mary Coleman. Harold Wright. Carleton Mock. Chester Fogg. Junior Class History Last September we came back to good old H. H. S. to face problems and experiences that no other Junior C lass has had to face. There were quite a few changes in the rollcall. We missed Kay Murphys charming smile. The United States Navy took Clayton Wood, Lyle McLoud, and Stadell ( haron from us. Teddy Theriault and Gwen Hebert were also missing from our ranks. This year Quechee’s loss was certainly our gain. Ruth Mclnnis, Mafelda Izzo, Marbara Burke, and George Adams joined us from there. Mildred Kivler was also greeted. Later Barbara White from Windsor and Winona LaRock from Maryland joined us. After much discussion by the members of the class we met and elected the ■officers to take up the grave responsibility of leading the C lass of 44 through 55 their Junior year. Marge Gauthier was chosen president followed closely by Leonard Timmons who was elected vice-president. Louise Chapin was selected as secretary and Robert Hill as treasurer. After different campaign speeches, Peter Perry, Burton Shepard, Alice Fuller, and Laura French were elected to the Student Advisory Board. We also found that Miss Kingsbury and Miss Kelleher were to be our class sponsors. Miss Coleman later took Miss Kelleher's place when she resigned. Last fall the night before the Hartford-Montpelier football game we sponsored a pep rally and dance. The dance was a great success and the next day proved that the rally was a success too, for we won the game. We were lucky this year, for at Stunt Night we came out on top. Our presentation of farm life in the gay nineties brought us fame through the cooperation of the whole class. Next year we hope to keep up in first position. Many of our Juniors were represented in the field of sports. We saw Bill Kontos, Ralph Coutermarsh, Ernie Filosa, James Lyman, Tuffy Wright, and Stan Wright on the gridiron. Many of the same boys shone on the basketball floor. It made the Class of '44 rightly proud to see so many of its fairer sex on the Basketball squad. Laura French, Betty Densmore, Louise Chapin, Shirley Wood, and Beverly Greenwood made quite a second team. Marge Gauthier, our class president, was the manager of the team. Several of our classmates were “sparkplugs” of the Band, Glee Club, Orchestra, Patratores, Debating Club, Sirius and other groups. January brought forth the Annual Watson Prize Speaking Contest. Five of the contestants were Juniors. They were Alice Fuller, Marjorie Gauthier, Leonard Timmons. Peter Perry and Hartley Thompson. Of these, two were winners: Marjorie winning first prize for her presentation of “The Murder of Lidice,” and Hartley received second prize for the boys with the “III Olym-thiae”. Another activity our Juniors shone in! The first boy to leave school for the service was Ralph Coutermarsh, a member of our class. Our left-end football star is greatly missed by his classmates. At the time of this writing the class is in a turmoil anticipating the question of Junior Prom which is scheduled for April 30th. Since this is the first war prom many complications arise. But in spite of these problems, leave it to “French Incorporated to bring it through with a smash success. Many of our boy classmates won’t be with us next year. They will be in a bigger and better class than that of H. H. S.’s Class of ’44. They will lie in one of Uncle Sam’s classes. Those boys who were with us this grand Junior year will never forget the fun we’ve had together. To the ones returning . . .we’ll make our Senior year our best record yet. 56 Sophomore Class History The class of 1945 started its first long year in Hartford High School, by electing the following officers: President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Lawrence Theriault Albert Romano Ruth Sanders Betty Hathorn Our two representatives in the Student Activity Board were Alvin South-wick and Robert Eske. At the end of the first year, the class decided to have a picnic but, in a burst of patriotism, gave it up because of gas shortage. After coming through the tedious first year, we started our second long, hard year by electing as officers: President Vice- President Secretary Treasurer . Alvin Southwick Albert Romano Ruth Sanders Betty Hathorn Alvin Southwick and John Bogle represented the class on the Student Activity Board. We made a valiant comeback in our second appearance at Stunt Night by winning second prize after placing at the bottom during our first year. Our act this year was the ever popular Minstrel Show with all the fixings. We, the mighty class of 1945, hereby submit our report. 57 Sophomore Class Front raw, left to right: Margaret Pitkin. Francis Reed. Charlotte Thibodeau. Laurence Theriault. Eulalia Vincent. Timothy Dunley, Betty Hathorn. Albert Romano. Ruth Sanders, Luther Fletcher, Mary McDonald, Leslie Logan, Marguerite McDonald, Winston Rose. Mary Orizzonto. Second row: Ellen Howarth. Jane Mills, Dorothy White, Ann Wilson, Dorothy White. Eunice Jorgensen. Ethel Greene. Elizabeth St. John. Jane Henderson. Joan Hall. Margaret Chittenden. Patricia Dutille, Pauline Sass. Bette Emerson. Third row: Edward Denn, John Kontos, Dean Collins, Arthur Thibodeau. Harvey Patterson. Alvin Ricker, Forrest Mace, Robert Eske, James Harvey. Ralph Coutermarsh, Richard Roberts, Conrad Adams. Back row: Paul Laskey. James Corliss. Peter Filosa, Raymond Hall. George Hunt, John Bogle, Mrs. Grace Roy. Miss Elizabeth Hannifan. Miss Elenor King. 58 Freshman Class History The Freshmen—small and mighty Entered the front door one day, And ever since we can remember, We always wanted it that way. It’s true we’re not noticed now by the rest of the classes here. But, in the future we will be A class, which the rest will fear. When we were in the latter part of our eighth year, we were hoping it would pass quickly. We have long awaited the privilege of using the front door, in fact ever since we entered this building, and now we have it. The first two weeks were very pleasant here with four new members entering our class of seventy-seven to bring this to a total of eighty-one freshmen of Hartford High School. We were sorry indeed to lose four of our members during the year. After we settled down, and got acquainted with the teachers we had our first class meeting. We elected class officers and also found our sponsors to be Miss Martina Van Deusen and Miss Isabel Barnett. The class officers were as follows: President Harold Fournier Vice-President ................ Byron Hathorn Secretary............................ Shirley Hazen Treasurer............................ Ann Cameron The only social event of our school year was Stunt Night. We presented a play entitled, “The Bagley Mansion Murder, written by Anthony Scelza and Dora Norris. Although we came in last, we look forward to bettering ourselves and winning first prize next year. The Freshmen Class was well represented in the world of sports, with several members making the teams. We hope they will continue in these sports and wish luck to those who try to make the teams next year. Some activities in which the freshmen participated are: Glee Club, Band and Orchestra. We look forward to being sophomores! 59 Anthony A. Scelza Freshman Class Front rov. left lo right: Glenn Chapin, Anita White, Arthur Howard. Betty BoClair. Anthony Scelza, Shirley Hazen. Harold Fournier, Ann Cameron. William Manning. Mary Walker, Heman Chittenden, Carlene White, Roland Hutchinson. Second row: Madeline Alger, Heilen Bement, Jane Sargent. Elaine Truell, Pauline Romano. Lucille Leavitt. Virginia Hughes. Pauline Jacobs, Dora Norris. Margaret Bomhower. Rita Stone, Ix uise Patch. Annie Larrabee. Annie Swazey. Third row: Harry Kivler. Arthur Gates. Laurence Smith, Alton Aldrich. Harold Wright, Leon Adams, Paul King. William Hall, Earl Patterson. Russell Hoisington. William Knowles, Charles Pitkin. George Reeves. Fourth row: Patricia Bayliss, Martha Cone. Mafelda Albanese. Marine Bean, Nancy Quinlan, Lorraine San taw. Carolyn Osgood. Faith Marshall. Doris Jandro. Ruth Gilman. Frances Quint. Louise Perk ins. Barbara Fogg. Fifth row: Alfred Barrows, Paul Wood, Stuart Shepard. William Agan, Richard Benjamin. Miss Isabelle Barnet. Miss Martina Van Deusen. Bernard Connolly. Joseph Foley. John Gould. Edward Martaniuk. Robert Thibodeau. 60 THK ('.I.AMOR GIRLS OF ’46 HHiS Cast of “Plane Crazy, Senior Class Play Front row. left to right: Priscilla Boivin. Lucille La Belle, Catherine O'Connor. Jean Cone. Mary Jane Daley. Janice Jackson. Evelyn Bemis. Mary Vincent. Janet Brouillette. Gordon Aulis. Barbara Currier. Carleton O’Connor. Betty Gregory. Back row: Albert Atchinson. Dorothy Fisher. lister Bryne. Selma Fogg. Kathleen Rogers. Richard Brockway, Robert Simonds. Randolph Inman, Philip LaRoe. Lyndal Summarsell. Laurence Cameron. John Brockway. 62 “ Plane Crazy ” The class of '43 presented the play “Plane Crazy” in three hilarious scenes at 8:00 p. m. March 26, 1943 in the gym. The play was a comical one on the adolescent theme. It dealt primarily with a high school lad, Jimmy, who had become infatuated—no, not with a girl, but—an airplane! And. all the big doings supposedly took place unbeknown to his loving parents. His faithful pals helped him into and out of several scrapes until the climax came when they discovered that their beloved offspring had continued his flying after being forbidden to pursue such action. Eloise, a rather selfish and conceited southern charmer competed with airplane loving Peggy for the heart of Jimmy, but his heart was not for either of them, but of course, in the grand finale, it was Peggy who proudly clung to his arm. Also, in the happy ending, Mother and Dad gave Son permission to fly and everyone went home happy—including the entire cast. Miss Urie and Mrs. Roy spent many thankless and seemingly futile afternoons begging the cast to learn at least their cues, but were repaid in the finished production as it proved that their efforts had not been in vain. Philip LaRoe was the star, Jimmy, with Evelyn Bemis as Eloise and Catherine O'Connor as Peggy, both vieing for his heart. Richard Brockway and Mary Jane Daley were the concerned parents, and were joined in their concern by Priscilla Boivin, mother of Jimmy's close friend, John Brockway. Janet Brouillette was the schoolteacher, while such friends as Jake O'Connor, and Gordon Aulis helped make the play what it was. Betty Gregory gave an excellent characterization of Julie, owner of Julie's Jyp Joint. 63 First row. left to right: Priscilla Carlisle. Lucille La Belle, Mary Mock, Christine Regionc, Anne Davis, Priscilla Boivin. Second row: Laura French, Catherine O’Connor. Patricia Dutille, Louise Chapin, Shirley Wood. Bach row: Coach Freitas. Dorothy Fisher, assistant manager. Eunice Jorgensen. Beverly Greenwood. Marjorie Gauthier, manager. Girls Basketball The Hartford girls had a most successful season this year. Playing West Lebanon, Lebanon, Hanover, Bellows Falls, and Springfield each at least twice, they came through with honors every time. Through graduation they lose the seven top players, but there are several able subs coming into the limelight and hoping for success. Team: Christine Regione, left forward; Mary Mock, right forward; Annie Davis, center; Priscilla Boivin, side center; Lucille Labelle, right guard; Catherine O’Connor, left guard; Priscilla Carlisle, left guard. Substitutes: Patricia Dutille, Shirley Wood. Beverly Greenwood, Laura French, Louise Chapin, Betty Densmore, Eunice Jorgensen. Co-Captains Christine Regione, Mary Mock; Coach—John E. Freitas; Managers—Marjorie Gauthier, Dorothy Fisher. SCHEDULE 1942-43 Dec. 15 Hartford 28 W est Lebanon 16 Dec. 18 Hartford 36 1 .ebanon 18 Jan. 15 Hartford 36 Bellows Falls 20 Jan. 19 Hartford 40 West 1 ebanon 12 Jan. 23 Hartford 54 Hanover 16 Jan. 25 Hartford 40 West Lebanon 22 Jan. 29 Hartford 42 Springfield 24 Feb. 2 Hartford 21 Lebanon 17 Feb. 5 Hartford 32 Springfield 18 Feb. 12 Hartford 22 Hanover 14 Feb. 16 Hartford 33 Bellows Falls 14 64 Front ro:i', left to right: Albert Carlisle, Frederick Roger , Carleton O'Connor, William Kontos, Robert Simonds. Buck tckv John Gould. Bernard Connolly, Tony Sacco. Harold Wright. Bernard Whitney. Albert Atclunson. Boys Basketball Robert Hanley, coach; “Jake” O'Connor, Captain; John Gould, Manager. Coach Robert Hanley once again turned out a successful basketball team. Led by C'apt. Jake O’Connor, Fred Rogers, Bill Kontos, Albert ( arlisle, and Robert Simonds, the team went on to win eleven games and lose three. The defeats were twice to Springfield and once to Lebanon. The team finished second in the Southeastern Vermont State League. Hartford will again have to rebuild as they lose seven of the first ten men. Forwards, Fred Rogers, Bill Kontos; Center, Jake O Connor; Guards, Robert Simonds, Albert Atchinson. Joe Whitney, Tony Sacco, Harold Wright, Bernard Conley. H. H. S. SCHEDULE H. 0. Dec. 15 West Lebanon 43 - 25 18 Lebanon 41 19 Jan. 5 West Lebanon 54 - 13 12 Hanover 57 - 21 15 Bellows Falls 48 - 17 19 West Lebanon 82 - 35 22 Windsor 28 - 27 Home games H. 0. Jan. 26 West Lebanon 34 - 24 29 Springfield 37 - 41 Feb. 2 Lebanon 24 - 29 5 Springfield 28 - 39 11 Windsor 32 - 30 12 Hanover 47 - 20 16 Bellows Falls 41 - 28 65 Front row, left to ri ht: Edwin McKenney. Tony Sacco, Richard Simonds, Carleton O'Connor, Albert Carlisle. John Martin, Gordon Aulis, Bernard Whitney. Second row: Stanley Wnght, Chester Fogg. James Lyman. Ralph Coutcrmarsh. Frederick Rogers, Wil.iam Kontos, Robert Trottier, Bernard Connolly. Carleton Mock. Back row: Coach Freitas. James Harvey. Edward Martaniuk. Lyndall Summarsell. Alan Sumner, Philip I.a-Roe. Alvin Southwick. Ernest Filosa. Harold Wright. Football John A. Freitas, Coach; Jake O’Connor, Captain; Albert Carlisle, Acting Captain; Carleton Mock. Manager. Hartford fielded one of its most successful football teams in recent years in the fall of 1942. They opened the season by losing to Springfield 21-6. They went on from there to win four games from Hanover, Newport, Bellows halls and Montpelier while losing two to Lebanon and Brattleboro. Two of its players were named on the all state footbal Iteam, Albert Carlisle at end and Fred Rogers at halfback. Line-Up: Ends, Carlisle, Coutermarsh; tackles, Filosa, Aulis; guards, Sacco, Martin; center, Simonds; backs, Lyman, Kontos, Rogers. Whitney. Substitutes: Trottier, Conley, McKenney, Fogg, Wright, Martiniuk. SCHEDULE Springfield 21 6 Bellows Falls 0 12 Hanover 0 - 7 Brattleboro 13 7 Newport 6 12 Montpelier 14 21 Lebanon 15 7 66 Front row. left to right: Albert Carlisle. Carleton O'Connor. Fred Rogers. Edwin Me Kenney. William Kontos. John Bock row : Coach Freitas. Bernard Whitney. James Lyman, Arthur Thibodeau. William Agan. Baseball So far only two games have been scheduled with Lebanon. We have hopes of scheduling games with West Lebanon. Hanover, Springfield. Windsor, and Woodstock. The veterans returning are Jake” O’Connor, Fred Rogers, Joe Whitney, Albert Carlisle, and John Martin. 67 Front row, left to right: Mary Jane Daley. John Brockway. Catherine O’Connor, John Bomhower. Alice Fuller, Burton Shepard. Second row: Albert Atchinaon, Nancy Quinlan, Carleton La Roe. Laura French. John Simonds. Back row: Glenn Chapin, Robert Eske. John Bogle. Peter Perry. Richard Brockway. Student Advisory Board The Student Advisory Board is the governing body for the school. The representatives of each class are elected by the students. This board is composed of six Seniors, four Juniors, two Sophomores, two Freshmen, one Seventh grader, and one Eighth grader. Officers chosen for the year were: Chairman, John Bomhower: vice-chairman, John Brockway; secretary, Catherine O’Connor. Meetings were held every two weeks and special meetings were called when necessary. It is the duty of this board to approve clubs and organizations and do its l est to make general improvements about the school. The greatest accomplishment of the board this year was to install the Junior ictory C orp, sponsor a General Clean-up Campaign in the school with each home room on its own. renew the Student Activity Tickets, and put on an assembly for the lienefit of the school. These campaigns have all proved successful and we are all proud of our accomplishments. 68 Front row, left to rinht: Marjorie Gauthier. Mary Jane Daley. Anne Davis. Janice Jackson. Philip 1 a Roe, Louise Chapin. Alice Fuller, Evelyn Bemis. Second row: Miss Esther Urie, Catherine O’Connor. Gloria Santaw, Richard Brockway. Carleton O'Connor, Selma Fogg. Betty Gregory. Third row: John Murphy, Richard Simonds. Gordon Aulis, Robert Simonds, James Lyman. Lyndal Summarsell, Albert Atchinson. Hock rou : Gerald Fournier. Albert Carlisle, Wayne Craig, Hartley Thompson, Leonard Timmons. Dramatic Club The Hartford Masquers enjoyed a very successful year under the direction of Miss Urie and Mrs. Roy. The officers elected were: Garbo, Louise Chapin; Gable, Philip La Roe; secretary-treasurer, Janice Jackson. The annual “Watson Prize Speaking Contest” was held January 21. 1943. The prizes were to: The girls, Marjorie Gauthier, first; Catherine O’Connor, second; the boys, Richard Brockway, first; Hartley Thompson, second. The other contestants were Anne Davis, Norman Lyman, Alice Fuller. Peter Perry', Leonard Timmons, and Kathleen Rogers. Evelyn Bemis and Richard Simonds were chairmen of the first and second parts respectively. The evening was brought to a close with songs by the Girls’ Sextette and the Boys’ Quartet. The initiation of new members from English IIIA took place October 5, 1942. Those appearing in “Watson Prize Speaking” and the Senior play were initiated on May 19, 1943. These new members are pledged to secrecy of the organization and we wish them success in 1943-44. 69 Front row. left to ri ht: Betsy Call. Anne Davis. Priscilla Boivin. Ursula Dulac. Miss Nora Hill. Lucille La Belle, Burton Shepard. Betty BoClair. Marjorie Gauthier. Betty Hathorn. Evelyn Bemis. Heilene Bement. Second row: Mildred Kivler, Priscilla DutiUc, Faith Marshall. Annie Larrab H Nancy Quinlan. Lorraine San taw, Ann Cameron. Barbara Fork, Janice Jackson, Catherine O’Connor. Louise Patch. Betty Emerton. Third row: Florence Larrabee. Jane Mills. Roberta La Plante. Pauline Parker. Jane Sargent. Ethel Greene. Patricia Dutille, Kay Rogers. Alice Fuller. Marjorie Stockwell. Fourth row: James Lyman. Winona La Rock. Marbara Burke. Beverly Greenwood. Marion Mooney, Violet Pierce. Charlotte Colodny, Patricia Bayliss. Mary Drew, Anthony Scelza, Leon Adams. Lawrence Smith. Hack rote: Peter Perry. Robert Schaldach. Carleton Mock. Chester Fogg. Albert Carlisle. Richard Brockway, John Bogle, Conrad Adams. Bernard Connelly. James Clayton. Winston Rose, Arthur Gates. Glee Club Seventh and eighth periods bring forth the voices of the (ilee Club which can be heard by the rest of the student body all over the school. The Glee Club is a prominent organization and is noted for the several public appearances it makes throughout the year. Last fall the Glee Club and Orchestra gave a concert which was a great success. At Christmas time we presented the student body with a musical assembly. A hoys quartet was formed, composed of Burton Shepard, James Clayton, Stanley W right, and John Bogle. A girls sextet made up of Priscilla Boivin, Lucille LaBelle, Crsula Dulac, Violet Pierce, Anne Davis, and Marjorie Gauthier, was also formed. These two groups were called on for entertainment at different places several times. At the time of this writing the Glee C lub has started working on an operetta called “Hats Off which will be given in May. “Hats Off” is a patriotic operetta and has a large cast of characters. Before June we shall probably be honored to sing for more organizations which wrill all add tx the lists of activities. 70 Front row. left to right: Hollis Howard. Miss Elenor King. Richard Brockway. Paul King. Winston Rose. Chester Fork. Jane Mills. Mary Drew. Glenn Chapin. John Bogle, James Clayton. Raymond Adams. flask row: Kathleen Rogers, Miss Hill, Joseph Choquette. Marjorie Stockwell. Orchestra This year the orchestra has progressed considerably under the able direction of Miss Hill. There are now fourteen members. These are: Winston Rose, Chester Fogg, Jane Mills. Paul King, James Clayton, John Bogle, Glenn Chapin, Joseph C'hoquette, Richard Brockway, Haulis Howard, Eleanor King, Raymond Adams, Marjorie Stockwell, and the accompanist, Kay Rogers. We have played at several events this year, the main one l eing the Orchestra and Glee Club Concert. 71 Band Front row, left to right: James Clayton, John Bogle. Margaret Chittenden. Glenn Chapin. Marjorie Stockwell, Burton Shepard. Patricia Healy, Barbara Currier. Mary Drew. Martha Cone. Chester Fogg. Winston Rose, Jane Mills, Lester Bryne. Second row: Priscilla Boivin, Anne Davis, Louis Sacco, Barbara Fogg. Constance Cone, Marjorie Gauthier. Stanley Joy. Joseph Choquette, Kathleen Rogers, Beverly Greenwood. Florence Larrabee. Louise Patch. Mr. Bush. Heman Chittenden. Harry Dugan. Shirley Dugan, Lois Jorgensen. Heilene Bement. Russell Hoisington. Conrad Adams, Annie Larrabee. Paul King. 72 Front raw, left to right: Marjorie Wright, Anne Wilson, Marion Mooney. Marjorie Gauthier. Louise Chapin. Roberta La Plante. Second row: Marjorie Stock well. Bette Emerson, Mary Drew. Jane Mills. Peggy Chittenden. Madeline Withington, Florence Larrabee. Back row: Winston Rose, Albert Romano. John Bogle. James Clayton, Miss Van Deusen. Patratores The first meeting of Patratores was held at the home of Miss Van Deusen on September 30, 1942. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss plans for the year and to elect officers who were: Consuls, Marjorie Gauthier, Marion Mooney; Scribe, Louise Chapin; Quaestor, Anne Wilson; Nuntius, Marjorie Wright. It was decided to hold meetings once a month and a tentative program was planned for the year. Due to rationing the banquet and tea were cancelled. The second meeting held on October 21. was to initiate new members who were: Marjorie Stockwell, Anne Wilson, Margaret Chittenden, Jane Mills. Winston Rose, Mildred Kivler, Joyce Beattie, John Bogle, James Clayton, and Albert Romano. During the year, the members enjoyed a Christmas Party and a pot-luck supper. Rev. Hawkins spoke to the club about his visit to Italy and Rome and his experiences as missionary in Nigeria, Africa. 73 Debating Club The activities of the Debating Club were carried on almost completely within the school this year. Emphasis was placed on informal debates and group discussion rather than on formal debate. The regular members of the club. James Clayton, Hartley Thompson, Peter Perry, John Bogle and Arthur Thibodeau met once a week to take part in discussions on topics of interest. In March the members of the club, with the help of some other students interested in argumentation, presented an assembly in the form of a panel discussion. The topic was “Practical Plans for the Axis after an Allied Victory.” The club conducted a survey to determine student reaction to the program. 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