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

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1945 volume:

Ihings IVe Remember Sept. 5 9 20 29 Oct. 11 Nov. 7 13 17 21 Dec. 1 14 15- 27 31 Jan. 24 Feb. 15 Mar. 9 14 Apr. 1 8 12 13 May 1 6 8 9 22 24 June 1 4 5 9 10 14 15 Beginning of School Year. Sad faces. Thibodeau leaves for navy. Class election. Bob Eske becomes Senior Class President. Freshman reception. New teachers taken in tow by the Seniors also. Alvin Ricker leaves for Army. Election Day. Senior pictures taken by Mr. Pierce. SENIOR PLAY. Deer season opens; decrease in population. Stunt Night. Christmas Concert. 16 First vacation. Ah! Bliss, beautiful bliss. Back to school for three days. Ow! New Year’s Eve. Start of new student government; STUDENT COUNCIL. Annual Watson Prize Speaking Contest. Anthony Scelza and Heilene Bement walk off with honors. James Harvey leaves for Air Corps. Richard Brissette wins District American Legion Oratorical Contest. April Fools’ Day. Joint Band Concert with Stephens High (here) President Roosevelt dies Senior Dance. First day of fishing (another decrease in school population) Band Concert with Stephens High (there) V-E Day. John Kontos leaves for the Navy. Annual Glee Club Concert. John Bogle leaves for the Navy. Three One Act Plays by Masquers Field Day. Open Air Band Concert Bonnie Oaks Baccalaureate Graduation. Report cards. Sadder faces. 3 Table of Contents Principal's Message Dedication Appreciation Honor Students Year Book Staff Faculty President s Address Senior Class Officers Class History Class Prophecy Class Will Senior Play Senior Pictures I ndergraduate Classes Activities Athletics AdVERTISEM ENTS 4 Herman Richardson. Superintendent, - John Freitas. Principal Principal's Message To the C lass of 1945: Congratulations! You have achieved one more step in the wheels of progress. Let each one of you continue to strive to achieve more steps until you can honestly say “I am.” I can state my point better by quoting the following poem, entitled “Climbing”: “You have to let go of the rung below When you reach for the rung above; There is no other way to climb, you know; Each upward step brings more of the glow And warmth of the sun of love. But you have to let go of the rung below When you reach for the rung above.” The war has left its imprint on your class in more ways than the one of missing classmates. Heroes arc not made on the battlefield alone. In the flush of emerging victories from a war for the rights of humanity, it may be a forgivable inadvertence to forget for a moment the rights to which we are entitled. It is good to be reminded that helping others is our American way of doing things, and of helping humanity. Your class can be very helpful in this cause by always striving to achieve a happy and successful life. We who are left behind at Hartford High sincerely hope that your future is filled with pleasant experiences. For me, it has been pleasant working with you. Sincerely, John A. Freitas 5 IriHrattnn The Class of 1945 humbly dedicatesjitsJYear Book to its members who have answered the call to military service that we may have the opportunity to build a better world. 6 Appreciation For those who know and appreciate Miss Urie nothing need be said. For those who do not know her we find words inadequate. 7 3u ihnuir Valedictorian, Ruth Sanders wm Third Honor, Joyce Twiss Salutatorian, William Liberty Fourth Honor, Raymond Hall 8 Year Book Staff John Bogle, Editor-in-Chief Ruth Sanders, Business Manager Richard Laskey, Feature Editor Patricia Dutille, Activity Editor Albert Romano, Advertising Manager Betty Bettis, Personal Editor Betty Hathorn, Will Joyce Twiss, Prophecy Raymond Hall, History Our Faculty Isabelle Barnett, B.S. University of N. H. Home Economics Roberta McCarthy, B. S. American Inter’l College Secretarial Mildred Kingsbury, B. T. Bay Path Institute Secretarial Robert Gilmore, A. B. University of Vermont Social Science Rev. S. H. Smith American College Industrial Arts Charlotte Wysolmerski, B. S. Castleton Normal Boston University English Helena Anderson, B. S. University of Vermont Home Economics and Science Mildred Whitcomb Keene Teachers College Skidmore Institute of Music Pedagogy Music 10 Our Faculty Priscilla L. Hall, A. B. Wheaton College French and Social Science Anna E. Young, B. A., M. A. Russell Sage College Columbia Mathematics and Social Science Grace H. Roy, Ph. B. University of Vermont Mathematics and Physical Education Alton C. Currier, B. S. I 'diversity of N. H. Social Studies and Physical Education Luke Bicknell, Ph. B. St. Michael's College English and Physical Education Esther J. Urie, Ph. B. University of Vermont English Frank Bush Band and Orchestra Z. Martina Van Deusen, A. B. University of Rochester Latin and English 11 There is a passage in the Bible that reads, Your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.” This year we, the Class of 45”, are the young men and we are seeing visions. We are looking beyond the war to the time when peace shall once again rule the earth. We are looking forward to the time when the visions that we see now will have been realized. But the seeing and the realizing of our visions are two different things. We are now at the crossroads of life. Many of us know not which way to turn. We have before us the choice of following one of two roads. One road, the primrose path of dalliance, will lead us into nothingness. 'File other, a more difficult one to follow, will lead us to our victorious vision in its reality. This is the time for us to decide and may God lx; with us in our decisions. 12 Robert Eske Senior Class Officers President, Robert Eske, (seated); Left to right: Sergeant at Arms, Timothy Dunley; Secretary. Elizabeth Bettis: Treasurer, Richard Laskey; Vice-President. John Bogle; Attorney. Peter Filosa. 13 The History of the Class of'45 In the beginning there were 55 seventh graders and their minds were void and empty. In the end there are 34 seniors and their minds are crammed and overflowing. To what miracle from the skies may we attribute this miraculous change? Has it been the studious atmosphere in the Hartford High School study halls, or has it been the hours and the long evenings of pouring over text books? Or better yet, has it been the hours spent at the Lyric Theater or Drew's Pool Room? Your guess is as good as ours. Believing that: “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime And departing, leave behind us, Foot prints in the sands of time,” we deem it wise to record for the sake of the future generations the trials and tribulations of the Class of ‘45 which have led them to their present pinnacle of achievement. It is right and logical that we begin at the beginning which was on a September morn, way back in 1939, A. D., when the portals swung open to admit one of the most promising collections of freckled faced, rosy cheeked American youth ever to enter this revered institution. Ere long we had adjusted ourselves to the new routine of the Junior High system, including the detention room. The abolition of this chamber of horrors in 1943 was due in no small part to the model behavior of this illustrious class of ‘45. At the Junior High Carnival the class brought to the public’s attention its great dramatic abilities which have remained with it throughout its years even in the Senior Play, “That Crazy Smith Family.” Those who attended the Junior High Carnival in 1939 can hardly have forgotten Peter Filosa’s and Tim Dunley’s impersonation of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Next year, being Junior High upper classmen, we impressed ourselves and others with our importance. Our blue and gold class pins dazzled every eye. As spring rolled around we were confronted with the momentous task of selecting the subjects which would determine our future careers. A few sturdy souls decided to delve into the ancient languages and classics. But the majority, influenced by Roosevelt’s promise of the New Deal for the working man, decided to throw in their chips with the commercial group. FRESHMEN YEAR The privilege of using the front door and the front hall were some of the things we acquired as soon as we became Freshmen. Entering our designated rooms we met many new faces from Hartford, Wilder, Jericho, West Hartford and some from other towns and states. (Obviously these additions knew a good class when they saw one and came to swell our ranks to well over 70). According to tradition our home rooms were 1 and 15 and our sponsors were Miss Van Deusen, Miss Malone, and Mr. Calhoun. Looking over the many eligible 14 candidates, we decided that the following would fill the bill as class officers for the year: President: Lawrence Theriault; vice-president: Albert Romano; Secretary, Ruth Sanders; treasurer: Betty Hathorn; Sgt. at Arms: Edward Rosen-beck. Later in the year William Carr replaced Edward Rosenbeck as Sgt. at Arms since Edward left Hartford High school. Our contributions to the S.A.B. were Alvin Southwick and Robert Eske. SOPHOMORE YEAR Upon entering rooms six and seven, in the fall of 1942, as Sophomores, we noticed several new members of our class: Luther Fletcher, who had left us for a year at West Lebanon, Frank Sanders, Anne Wilson, Dorothy E. White, and Edward Denn. Our first class meeting was held to elect officers for the forthcoming year. The elected were: Alvin Southwick, president; Albert Romano,, vice president; Ruth Sanders, secretary; and Betty Hathorn, treasurer. Alvin Southwick and John Bogle represented the class on the S.A.B. Our sponsors were Miss Hannifin and Mrs. Roy. At the annual stunt night contest we were greatly rewarded for our efforts— and carried off second prize. Well over 70% of the class participated in our stunt, the ever popular minstrel show, under the direction of Lawrence Theriault. Due to the patriotic trend in our class we made no plans for a class trip, but were consoled by the fact that we were now juniors. JUNIOR YEAR Returning in the fall of 1943 to our Junior year at H. H. S. we found three Quccheeites, Eva Paige, Lillian Thomas and William Liberty. In spite of their addition the enrollment of the class was considerably smaller because of many who had left for the Armed Forces and for other varied reasons. Our class sponsors, Miss Kingsbury and Miss McCarthy, guided our affairs until class officers were elected. They were as follows: President, Albert Romano; vice president, Alvin Southwick; secretary, Ruth Sanders; treasurer, Betty Hathorn; S.A.B. representatives, Robert Eske, Alvin Southwick, John Bogle, and Lawrence Theriault. We achieved our dream of winning the Stunt Night competition with our presentation of a skit in which we showed a typical talent show for servicemen. Lawrence Theriault was master of ceremonies and put his ravishing chorus beauties through many intricate routines. Now just a pleasant memory, the Junior Prom gave us plenty of headaches last May, under the leadership of Albert Romano and Robert Eske. Eddie Winn’s orchestra was secured and many hours of labor went into the colorful, patriotic decoration. Many of our members were active in athletics, dramatics, and musical organizations including the newly formed Hartfordians. We finished the year by attending graduation exercises in a body and accepting the Hartford Key which entitled us to the rights and duties of the Senior Class. During the summer seven of our class were privileged to attend Green Mt. Girls’ and Boys’ States. The studertts thus honored were picked by the faculty and were: Ruth Sanders, Betty Bettis, Jane Mills, Albert Romano, William Liberty, John Bogle, and James Harvey. 15 SENIOR YEAR (at last) United in a home room for the first time since entering H. H. S., our number, reduced to 42, failed to fill room 5. Joyce Twiss and Rita Coutnoir were the new faces in our group. During the year we have lost eight members of our class. They are: Arthur Thibodeau, who has joined the Navy; Alvin Ricker, who joined the Army and also James Harvey who joined the Army Air Corps. Ellen Howarth transferred to Hanover; Edward Dcnn who moved to Roxbury, M ass.; Rita Coutnoir who transferred to Newport Center; Dorothy E. White who left school; and Eleanor Chase who is now Mrs. Henry Bradbury. There is a strong possibility that others will be called for military service before June, since several have already enlisted in the Navy. The eleven remaining boys have banded together in self protection against the overwhelming feminine membership. The results of the all-important class election were as follows: President, Robert Eske; vice president, John Bogle; secretary, Betty Bettis; treasurer, Richard Laskey; Sgt. at arms, Timothy Dun-ley: attorney-at-law, Peter Eilosa. Later in the year when the Student Council was organized William Liberty and Ruth Sanders were chosen as Senior members in addition to the Class President, Robert Eske, and home room representative, John Bogle. Our class started the social season with an innovation a reception lor the Faculty and Freshmen Class. After a musical program, the Freshmen and new members of the faculty were initiated into the sacred halls of H.H.S. Our class sponsors were Mr. Freitas and Miss Erie. With great success, the Senior Class presented a great comedy, That Crazy Smith Family,” in November. This [day was a great financial and dramatic success. Our last few weeks at H. H. S. were occupied with preparation of the year book, and with the many attendant details of graduation. The faculty on the whole agrees that there will never be another class like the class of ‘45. Come what may, time w ill bring out the courage, generosity, and knowlec Ige of the mighty class of ‘45. And as the night must follow the day, so will each of the under classes take its turn at being mighty seniors. But we all know- that their thoughts will probably be: Will we ever reach the standards of the class of ‘45? Can we ever make such an impression on the student body and faculty as did the class of ‘45? Have we the ambition, spirit, or intellectual standing of the class of ‘45? We, the class of ‘45 wish you all the patience and understanding you’ll need to reach this goal. Here is a theme we leave to all the graduating classes to remember us by: “Blow wind! come, wrack! At least we’ll die with harness on our back. —William Shakespeare Raymond Hall William Liberty 16 Class Prophecy June, 1%2 Dear Diary, What an exciting day! It was a surprise just to receive that note from Hetty Aher a week ago—to say nothing of what followed. Betty (she’s Mrs. John Martin, now) told me just enough about her little home and family to make her invitation irresistible. It is so easy to lose track of school friends after graduating; but they aren’t really forgotten, as this day has proved. Betty’s quiet ways and sweet, cheery smile I remembered in a flash as I saw her signature. But here is the real reason for her writing me: June is not only the month in which she was married, fifteen years ago, but also, it is seventeen years ago in June that we graduated from Hartford High School. She happened to see the name of one of our former class-mates in a newspaper and the idea of a combination anniversary celebration and class reunion occurred to her with extremely interesting results. Naturally, it was next to impossible to resist this invitation, even on such short notice as it had been given. She apologized for this, saying she hadn’t discovered some of our addresses until nearly the last minute. But the prospect of seeing all the kids (Wait a minute, we aren’t “kids any more, are we?) again easily overcame any objections that might threaten to keep me from going. So this afternoon—excited as a four year old going to a birthday party—I started out for Betty’s. It wasn’t hard to tell which of the houses on that charming side street was hers. The driveway was filled with cars; several people were standing in a group on the sidewalk in front of the house and I had started toward them when someone behind me said, “Hey, stupid, you look a mess!” What? Now who—?” I said, turning. “Oh! Tim Dunley, of course! And Luther Fletcher.” Then I had to laugh at the expression of relief that came over his face. “Gosh, I was afraid maybe you weren’t who I thought you were-,” Tim started in an apologetic tone, but Luther interrupted with, “I told you you were taking a chance. Just luck for you that she is who you thought she was. It would have been good if she’d slapped your face! “I was wondering if he still went around saying that to everybody he met. Apparently he’s one that hasn’t changed much! What have you two been doing since we left H. H. S.?” From then on conversation flowed too fast to be remembered exactly, but I managed to get the general idea. It seems Tim, always strong on the subject of jet propulsion, has done more than talk about it. He is searching for someone to finance the manufacture of some sort of a rocket which could be shot by jet propulsion—to the moon. Luther has great faith in the idea and is Tim's right hand man. “Sounds as though Raymond Hall should be connected with an idea like that,” I remarked. “He and Bill Liberty were always talking about digging a hole through the middle of the earth or building a bridge from Alaska to Asia.” 17 However, they said Raymond would have nothing to do with it and proceeded to tell the quite amazing story of Raymond and Bill. Raymond had become a professor of mathematics, and, while trying to explain the Fourth Dimension to Bill had got himself so mixed up that he was taken to a sanitorium. Bill tried to persuade The officials there that Raymond was sane but al nost got himself enrolled as a patient! Betty came down the steps to greet us welcome shining all over her face. “Come on in nearly everyone is here now. There’s so much noise in the house you can hardly hear yourself think! Everybody has so much to talk about! Oh, I’m so glad you could all come.” We went into the tiny hall and then were part of the crowd, shaking hands, laughing, trying to remember names, asking questions all at once. My, how some of them have changed! Others have retained their exact mannerisms of school days. Quite an impressive assortment of people they are, too, all with something different to tell. The twins and Eunice went to Florida shortly after graduation to work in a tourists’ camp. A few years later they bought the place and it looked as though they were making a small fortune for themselves. Then they lost all when the whole establishment was destroyed by fire. Things were pretty dark until a “dashing young Romeo,” who had been staving there at the time of the disaster, came to their rescue. He revealed himself as the bored, adventureseeking son of a millionaire, temporarily disinherited until he should find a practical investment for part of his money. So—just like a fairy tale- he decided to help them out. It wasn’t long before his interest was more than financial but, not being able to decide which of the three was best suited for him he left. This was no worry to the girls; they are well started in their new business. A sad, strange melody came drifting over from the piano and demanded our attention there. John Bogle was seated at the piano, wearing an expression to match the mood of his music. “What in the world made him grow old so fast?” I asked. Elizabeth St. John (herself married, and managing her household competently) offered to tell the facts. She said she’d just learned them from Rita Stone, who was John’s housekeeper, and, incidently, about the only person he would still sj eak to. While John was in college he tried to sell some of his songs and eventually had found a publisher for one of them. But it didn’t sell until the public heard it as sung by Betty Bettis and played by “Rose and his Riveters” (Winston Rose to you). When this happened, folks thought John was getting started on a career, but he was disgusted to think that it took an orchestra and a singer to make his music sell. Jealousy got the better of him and he refused to write anymore music that could be played or sung by any one other than himself. “Midge” Trottier joined us then and gave a few more facts on the case. She knew- more details, as she works for the publishing company that gave John’s song its first public appearance. Betty Emerton, someone said, was a medical secretary in a Boston hospital; and she, herself, confirmed this report a few minutes later. “Yes, I like my work; and it certainly is work!” she told us. “Peggy Chittenden comes in to see me occasionally and I’ve been out to spend a few 18 weekends at her home in the suburbs. She always has it full of people a lot of her college friends and fellow professors of her husband’s. ou know, she started college but before finishing the first year, she had eloped with a handsome, young professor!’’ “Heavens, listen to that argument! It must be Peter Filosa. What a lawyer he is! Critics all over the country are still talking about that case he won for Betty Hathorn. He had the whole nation watching every bit of it. Yes—Betty sued Dick Laskey for damages because one of her children nearly choked to death on a Ixme that was in a can of salmon Ixiught at Dick s store. It was an awful mess dragged through all the local courts and finally got a hearing in the Supreme Court. Pete had to do some fast thinking at times but came out on top in the end. Dick is the one to be pitied—his business is bankrupt. Now he’s back where he started from—working in W hite River for the First National Store.” Look—over there, is that Jane Mills?” Midge asked. “And Polly Sass she’s talking with? Polly looks the same as ever, doesn’t she? And she certainly has her hands full keeping house and managing her little beauty shop. They say Margaret Pitkin designs hair styles for Polly's customers”. Jane had taught in New Jersey for awhile, I heard. But she decided to give it up and settle down so she could use her teaching ability in training I ed, Junior. What happened to the other Jane of our class—Jane Henderson? I asked. “Don't you remember? She went to Washington, D. C., as a secretary and had a gcxxl position while the war lasted. After that ended she went to New York City and got a job in Macy’s,” reported Betty Hathorn. just at this moment, our hostess appeared. “Won’t you all go out by the back porch ? I want some snap shots of the whole group. Arranging ourselves for this, I found myself beside Ruth Sanders. She was in particularly good spirits, saying it was such a relief to get away from her work for a while. I asked her what her work was and she related the following: “In a round-about way you’ll hear what I'm doing but I m going to start with Jimmy Harvey. He had quite some adventures, which, for awhile, were the talk of the town. He was a pilot during the war that is, up till the time he crashed on one of the “wide open sjiaces of Texas. He was saved, after two days of wandering around in a desert, by a cow-girl a cow-girl, who turned out to be Lillian Thomas. He never found out how she got so far from home—but it didn’t particularly matter. Jimmy was so grateful for the rescue that he wanted to take her back to “civilization” with him. However, she objected so Jimmy stayed there and started raising cattle. But he didn’t seem to be cut for ranch life. Things really were bad when Lillian ran away with a tra il-ing salesman, after several years of what poor Jimmy thought had been a happ marriage. He packed up his belongings and brought his two year old son back to Vermont. Home looked pretty good, but even here there were problems. He couldn’t bring up his son alone, so, at the suggestion of Rev. Robert Fske, he placed him in the Fske Home for Homeless. This, you know, is an institution which Bob help establish a few years after he had entered the ministry. That s where 1 came into the picture. Bob said he couldn’t manage the place by himself, so I took over as a type of financial and business manager. I his gave Bob more time for his pastoral duties. Dorothy White works with us, too. She is 19 a nurse and comes in several days a week besides keeping up her work in the small hospital near by. And, in a way, you might say John Kontos is connected with us, too. He drives a bakery cart out to the Home every day and has nearly adopted one of the children. Now, let me ask you some questions. I’ve been talking long enough! Do you know what’s become of Eva Paige?” Why, yes, I do. She’s living on a little farm up near Quechee, quite contentedly raising her family. But that’s not all she's raising! Did you ever hear about her chickens? Joan Hall was telling me that Eva has quite a clever little set-up and is making a good profit. By the way, isn’t Joan stunning? She’s traveled all over Europe and has a fine home in Alaska, but she likes to come back to Vermont occasionally. It must have been wonderful to get all that money when her rich uncle died. Yes, that’s Mary Orizzonto with her sort of a traveling companion and private secretary. Ethel Greene is one of Joan’s personal maids in her Alaskan home and she says that Albert Romano used to be her chief butler. However, that was too tame for him. Now he’s back in White River Junction. You really should see the fine Youth Center he and Patricia Dutille set up there. Certainly is a credit to the town. People consider it nearly as important as the schools. In fact, some of the classes (they have all sorts of special ones now) are held there. If only they’d had something like that when we were in school!” ‘‘Here come Betty’s adorable twins—don’t they look just like her? Heavens, they are telling the others to come to supper. Where has the afternoon gone?” Well, I’ve taken up a whole week’s space in my diary. But other things will seem rather dull after all that’s happened today. Probably we’ll never all be together for another reunion like that. Hmmmmm—if there weren’t too many personal feelings back of it, this would make a wonderful human interest story for my column! Joyce Twiss 20 Class mil WE, THE CLASS OF 1645, of Hartford High School, in the county of Windsor, State of Vermont, being sound of mind and body, and considering the frailness of our bank account, do hereby make, ordain, and publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. FIRST: To our Four Star Generals the faculty who have used their lxxly and mind to the utmost to make us one of the best, the brightest, the most inspiring classes that they have ever had the honor to teach we leave our memories, memories of our great works, our sportsmanship, our gallantry, and our courage that make us the great Class of '45. SECOND: To our successors, the Class of '46 we give our wish that they shall profit by the excellent example set by us in hopes that they shall follow our guiding footsteps on the straight and narrow way to success and fame. FACULTY To Miss Kingsbury we leave a new set of typewriters and a commercial class truly interested in her “beloved” Monroe. To Miss McCarthy we leave a book entitled, “Driving Skill Is Acquired Not Inherited.” To Mr. Gilmore and Miss Hall we leave the “royal box” in the Lyric. To Miss Uric we leave a “successful” trip to New York. To Mr. Bicknell we leave Sinatra’s feminine followers. To Miss Wysolmcrski we leave a printing machine for counterfeit tickets to Rutland. To Mrs. Roy we leave peace—peace—blissful peace! To Miss Anderson we leave a bottle of “Toujours” perfume. P.S. To counteract the chemical odors of the lab. To Miss Van Deusen we leave a leash for Little Miss Muffet.” To Miss Young we leave a disciplined Junior High. To Mr. Currier we leave a book entitled, “How to Become a Republican in Six Easy Lessons.” To Mr. Smith we leave our gratitude for his untiring efforts. To Mrs. Whitcomb we leave a concert series ticket to Webster Hall Annual Concerts. To Miss Barnet we leave sufficient ration points to keep the cafeteria going. And last but not least we leave to Mr. Freitas a super sound system so that he can listen in on any class. (As if he can't hear them now.) TO THE UNDERCLASSMEN: We leave our spirits in hopes that these spirits will inspire them to greater success in the years to come. And may the memory of the glorified and famous Class of '45 live on in their now young hearts for years to come. FRESHMEN To the Class of ’48 we leave our unexcelled performance of Stunt Night. 21 We leave to Lois Jorgensen ten pounds of Bill Liberty's excess flesh. To Janice Vaughan we leave an hourly schedule so that she can keep her engagements with Mike and Buddy straight. To Mary Stetson and Shirley Reynolds we leave double dates for the coming year that were previously willed to the MacDonald twins. To Frankie Filosa and Paul Laskey we leave a calmer disposition than their brothers had. SOPHOMORES To the Class of '47 we leave one hundred Bayer aspirin tablets for use during the hours of Junior Prom. To Joe Choquette we will the leadership of the Hartfordians. To Jean Kinne and Barbara Darling we leave a book entitled, How to Cook a Wolf. To Shirley Dugan we leave Bernard Findley—Mr. Gilmore doesn’t want him. To Leo Johnson we leave a pair of stilts so that he can play basketball next year. To Catherine Patch we leave Mrs. Roy’s Phi Beta Kappa Key. JUNIORS To the Class of ’46 we leave a tube of Avon lipstick in memory of Betty Bettis. Also we will a supply of light globes in case any of them should get the bright idea of trying to put a hat on Whittier with a window stick. Ethel Greene and Rita Stone leave to Alan Sumner and Byron Hathorn their sweetness and quietness in hopes that these boys will profit by it. Raymond Hall leaves his neatness in dress to John Gould who, we all know, was the best dresser of the Junior Class. To Kenneth Fogg and Richard Brissctte we leave the honor of washing the neck and ears of Longfellow and Whittier. Robert Eske leaves to William Manning his ability to conduct a class meeting in good order. We hope he will have good luck! To Nancy Quinlan we leave that famous pair of green omens that Pat Dutille inherited from the Class of ’44. To Bernard Connolly we leave the seat in Room 5 that he has been so interested in this year. Richard Laskey, who could get dues out of the tightest of misers, leaves to next year’s Senior Class treasurer his courage and patience. To Anthony Scelza and Lucille Courtemanchc we leave the honor of washing the top windows in Room 5, since no one else can reach them. To the library we leave a book entitled How to Be Different in Six Easy Lessons” by Peter Filosa. To the School Board we leave the Class’ back taxes to enlarge the coat closet in Room 5. We, the undersigned do hereby declare on this, the eighth day of May in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen hundred and forty-five, this our last and final will and testament. THE CLASS OF ’45 Bettejane Hathorn 22 Sealed. left to right: Elizabeth Bettis. Joyce Twins. John Bogle. Jane Mills. Betty Hatliorn. Winston Rose. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Roy, Albert Romano. Ethel Greene. Elizabeth Alter. Rita Stone. Peter Filosa. William Liberty, Richard Laskey, Dorothy White. John Kontoa, James Harvey, Majella Troltier. Timothy Dunley. and Miss Une. Senior Play October and November afternoons and evenings were dedicated to rehearsals of “That Crazy Smith Family,” a rollicking farce, selected to be the vehicle for the crowning triumphs of the class of 1945 s long dramatic history. Bill Liberty and Dorothy White spent a busy evening trying to keep their dizzy offsprings under control. Their football hero son, Albert Romano, got involved in girl friend trouble—Betty Bettis and Jane Mills. Their daughter with the artistic temperament—Betty Hathorn—found comfort in Winston Rose's southern drawl after losing faith in Art when her father mistook her masterpiece for a picture of a frying pan. The younger members of the family—Majella Trottier and Tim Dunley- ran the family ragged with surreptitious prize fights in the garage. John Bogle, the visiting rich play-boy gave everyone jitters by his foolhardy plane exploits, and the love affair of Joyce Twiss, the maiden aunt, and Professor Peter Filosa only complicated affairs. The hard working stage crew, James Harvey and John Kontos; the property managers, Betty Aher. Rita Stone, and Ethel Greene; and Richard Laskey and Raymond Hall as business managers, all handled the details which make a play go off well. Miss Urie and Mrs. Roy directed the play. Custodians and Cook Miss Grace Ploof (Cook) Mr. Harry Paine Mr. Anthony Romano Mr. Ray E. Grant 24 AHER. ELIZABETH EUUy Stylo Show I; Gleo Club 1; Stunt Night 2. 3; Homo Room Activi-tios 3; RutioninK Board 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Senior Flay Pro-IKTty Manager 4; Assembly 4; Concert 4. “A K rl to know and a Kiri worth while. Betty is one of the quiet girls of our class. She has proved to Ik a loyal supporter and a capable class member win n there hat been work to do. Her rod hair and laughing eyes have won her many friends. BETTIS. ELIZABETH “Betty Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4; Style Show 1; Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta 1.2; Home Room Committee 1. 2, 3. 4; Ration Board 2; Stunt Night 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Vice President Dramatic Club 4; Graduation Marshall 2; Concert 3. 4; Girl's St;.to 3; Office Girl 3. 4; War Stamp Salesman 3; Junior Prom 3; Class Secretary 4 ; A Capelin Choir 4; D. A. R. Girl 4; Curtis Campaign Assistant Manager 4; Senior Play 4; Year Book Staff 4; War Stamp Representative 4; Red Cross Representative 4; Freshman Receft on 4; Community Recreation Council 4; Prize Speaking Chairman 4. '‘Smile and the world smiles with you. Wherever you find sweet music and laughter, you'll find our little song-bird. When you hear a giggle in the back seat of the Lyric, you look around to see none other than Betty with the one and only Joe who has occupied her spare time for the past two years. BOGLE. JOHN “John Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1.2; Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4. Boys' Ouartet 2. 3; Home Room Representative 1. 2. 3. 4; Horn Room Committee I. 2. 4; Debating Club 1.2: Operetta 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; President Dramatic Club 4; Prize Speaking Chairman 4; Prize Speaking 3; Stunt Ni ;ht I. 2. 3. 4: S.A.B 2. 3; Student Council 4; Newspaper 3. 4; Music Festival 1. 3; Concert 1. 3. 4; Latin Club 2. 3; Junior From 3; Senior Play 4; Editor in Chief Year Book 4; Dance Band 3. 4; Class Vice President 4: A Capella Choir 4; Boys' St;.te 3. The style is the man himself. John’s list of activities speaks for itself. At any rate, John, with your personality and determination you'll surely find success. Whether you become a second Sinatra or a psychiatrist, your feminine folk wc rs will love you. CHITTENDEN. MARGARET Peggy Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1; Home Room Committee 1; Home Room Secretary 2; Basketball 2. 3; Latin Club 2; First Aid 2; Music Festival 2. 3; Stunt Night 3. 4. Your life shall never lack a friend” Peggy has won us all with her friendly spirit and quiet reserved manner. Music has been her chief school interest in her four years of high school. Her ambition is to become a social worker. 25 DUN LEY. TIMOTHY Band I; Glee Club I, 2; Stunt Night 1,2; Assembly 1.2; Concert I; Operetta 2; Military Drill 2; Home Room Committee 2. 3; Newspaper 3; Senior Play 4; Outing Club 3, 4; Vice President Outing Club 4; Class Sergeant-at-arms 4; Ski Team 4; Baseball 4. Men of a few words are the best of men. To those who know him Tim is tops! He has many hobbies of which skiing is the chief. He keeps certain hearts beating faster in the lower classes of H. H. S. Watch out, girls! You can t all have him. DUT1LLE. PATRICIA Pa Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Captain 4; Operetta 2; Home Economics Convention I; F.H.V. I; Style Show 1; Glee Club I, 2; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Home R«x m Committee 2, 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Usher P. T. A. Convention 3; Usher Senior Play 4; Usher Concert 4; Pep Rally 4; Office Girl 4; Year Book Staff 4; Harvest Dance 4. Life without sport is not life. Pat has been one of our star basketball players for the past four years. Her striking combination of style, humor, and personality has made her one of the popular girls in our class. Lucky is the sailor that holds her heart. EMERTON. ELIZABETH Belly Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3; Assembly 2; Latin Club 2; Operetta 2; First Aid 2; Stunt Night 3; Senior Play Committee 4. A rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun. Betty has great ambition in the medical field and can always give us the latest dope on penicillin and the sulpha drugs. She has proved herself to be both amusing and witty. ESKE, ROBERT Bob Glee Club I. 2; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4; S. A. B. I. 2. 3; Student Council 4; Assembly !. 2, 4; Home Room Activities I, 2. 3; Home Room President 1, 2. 3; Junior Prom 3; Class President 4; Community Recreation Council 4; Freshman Reception 4; Prize Speaking 4; State One Act Play Contest 4. There's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness of humanity. The honor of Class President was bestowed on Bob this year. His suave stage presence and ability to control stormy class meetings indicate that he will achieve success in his chosen field—the Ministry. We are all very proud of you. Bob. 26 FI LOS A. PETER rtU Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Assembly 1, 4; Home Room Committee 1, 2. 3; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 4; Senior Play 4; Editor-in-chief Newspaper 4; Junior Prom 3. “He never hurries and seldom worries. Pete is one of our classmates we’ll never forget. He has proved his worth on the basketball floor as well as in the class room. His witty remarks and humorous chatter have kept the whole class in an uproar. His daily arguments have been practice for the legal career he hopes to carve out for himself. FLETCHER, LUTHER Baseball 1. 3, 4; Basketball I, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 3; Glee Club 1; War Stamps 2. 3; Home Room Committee 3. 4, Freshman Reception 4; Football 4. “A happy disposition is the gift of the gods.” Luke is one of the quiet boys of our class. He has taken an active part in sports during his four years of high school and outside of school can usually be found with field equipment in hand ready to explore the out of doors thathe loves. GREENE, ETHEL Ut Glee Club 1. 2; Style Show 1; Assembly 1; Stunt Night 3. 4; Operetta 2; Home Room Committee 3; Senior Play 4. “She’s a lady through and through Sweetness, kindness, poise and all the essentials of a good friend! These are to be found in Ethel. Of a retiring nature, she has proved a good person to have on hand when there was work to be done. HALL, JOAN Style Show I; Assembly 1; Home Room Committee 1. 3; Ration Board 2, 3; Prize Speaking 3; Stunt Night 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Junior Prom 3. “To know her is to like her.” Joan’s cheerful smile has brightened many a dreary day. Jo is one of the intelligent commercial students in our class and we know' she will go far in the business world, with her experience gained at the bus terminal this year and with that twinkle in her eye. 27 HALL. RAYMOND Ray” Stunt Night 1. 3, 4; Home Room Committee 2; Football 3; Junior Prom 3; Home Room Treasurer 4; Class History 4. A good companion and as firm a friend.'' Under Ray's calm, quiet exterior lies a keen mind which will take him far in the profession he chooses. He really came through this year in giving his performance in Stunt Night. His spare hours have been spent working in the bank except those involved with blind dates. HARVEY, JAMES •• jim Assembly I; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Home Room Committee 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 2; Home Room President 3; Boy's State 3; Stunt Night 3. 4; Usher Prize Speaking 3; All-State Choir 3; Outing Club 4; Baseball 4; Senior Play Stage Manager 4. “A true friend is forever a friend. Jim has become very popular among his classmates in his four years at high school. His pleasing personality and courteous manners make him an all-round favorite. When the Air Corps called him in March, we all missed him deeply. HATHORN, BETTE JANE Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Home Room Treasurer 1. 2, 3; Home Room Committee. 1. 2. 3. 4; Style Show 1; Assembly 1. 2. 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Graduation Marshall 2; War Stamp Salesman 2. 3; Stunt Night 3. 4; Co-Chairman War Stamp Drive 3; Junior Prom 3; Class Will 4; Senior Play 4; Office Girl 4; Prize Speaking 4; Basketball 4; Harvest Dance 4; Concert Usher 3. 4; Operetta 2. Some think this world is made for fun and frolic. And so do 1 Betty is noted for her sunny disposition and good sj ortsmnnship. Her sincerity and friendliness will always be remembered—also her gum chewing. The latter has detained her many a night in Room 5. HENDERSON. JANE •• Janie Style Show 1; Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3; Assembly 1. 2; Glee Club Usher 2; Office Girl 3, 4; Stunt Night 3; Junior Prom 3; War Stamps 3. A harmless flaming meteor shone for hair. Janie's crown of red hair, her sparkling eyes and saucy turned-up nose have made her quite an attraction to the opposite sex. Wherever there is dancing and fun, you 11 find Janie. Whether or not she’ll remain as a telephone operator is to be seen. 28 JORGENSEN. EUNICE Sandy' • Stylo Show I; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3; Home Room Secretary 1; Junior Prom 3; Homo Room Committee 2, 3; Stunt Night 2. 3. 4; Home Room Vice President 3; P. T. A. Convention Usher 3; War Book 4. “A winning girl with winning ways.” One of the familiar sights in White River has been the trio—the twins and Eunice. Her ability to dig down and find a witty remark for very occasion has won her many lasting friends. Pat and Sandy together will liven up any party. KONTOS. JOHN Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 3, 4; Stunt Night 3, 4; Home Room Committee 3; Senior Play Stage Crew 4; Outing Club 4 “Never do today what you can do tomorrow.'' John is one of our movie fiends and whenever the picture changes you are sure to see him on hand —come English Exam or whatever. His being the only male presence in the commercial classes has caused him little worry. In fact we hear that he has especially enjoyed the intimate details of Consumer's Ed. LASKEY. RIC HARD P Freshman Night 1; Junior Prom 3; Class Treasurer 4; Year Book Business Manager 4; Senior Play Business Manager 4. “Honor lies in honest toil.” Dick is one of our super business men and has worked earnestly and hard in making our Year Book a success. He has kept the Senior Class funds straight this year and outside of school he is a familiar figure over at the First National Store. LIBERTY. WILLIAM 5, Quechee Home Room President 1.2; Prize Speaking 1; Carnival 1; President Student Body 2; Graduation 2; Minstrel Show 2; Chairman Prize Speaking 2; H.H.S.—Stunt Night 3. 4; Curtis Campaign Captain 3. 4; Baseball 3; Boy's State 3; Football 4; Senior Play 4; Home Room Vice President 4; Student Council 4; Home Room Committee 4; President Outing Club 4; State One Act Play Contest 4. “No one knows what he can do until he tries. Bill is a Quechee lad with great ambition. He has been with us for only two years but has become an outstanding member of our class. He walked away with acting honors in the Senior Play. His earnest desire for knowledge makes him an addition to any class, but it’s not all serious stuff. 29 Mac DONALD. MARGUERITE A ag” Homo Room Secretary 1; Style Show I; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Home Room Committee 2. 4; Usher P. T A. Convention 3; Junior Prom 3. “It's better to be small and shine, than to be tall and cast a shadow.” Mag is one of the famous Mac Donald twins. Though small in stature, Mag measures high in personality rating. Remember Mag. all good things come in small packages! Are we right. Bunt: Mac DONALD. MARY Style Show 1; Home Room Committee 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 2. 3. 4; P. T. A. Convention Usher 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Office Girl 4; Usher Senior Play 4; Harvest Dance 4; Junior Prom 3. “The grass stoops not; she treads on it so light.” Sweet smile, laughing eyes and a friendly attitude toward all have won Mary many lasting friends. Being a twin has its advantages and we all agree that the many good traits were evenly divided. MILLS. JANE “Tooki ' Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1.2; Hartfordians 1. 2. 3; Home Room President 1; Home Room Vice President 1. 2; Home Room Secretary 2, 3; State Music Festival 1. 3; Style Show 1; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.V. Secretary 1; Assembly 1. 2; Latin Club 2: Dramatic Club 4; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Room Committee 2. 3; Junior Prom 3: Basketball 3. 4 ; Concert 3. 4; Secretary-Tre? sure r Band 3; Vice Prr si-dent Band 4; Senior Play 4; Girl's State 3; Office Girl 4; Freshman Reception 4; A Capella Choir 4. “She had o le great quality of excellence—loyalty.” Jane has been a staunch supporter of all class activities through her four years of high school. She has shown her musical ability in many ways. Of recent months her interests have centered in the Navy blue of Hanover. ORIZZONTO. MARY “OrrtV’ Style Showl; Assembly 1; Home Room Vice Presidents Home Room Committee 2; Junior Prom 3; Home Room Treasurer 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Stunt Night 3. ”A real good pal is she to all who know her. All are agreed that Orrie is one swell kid. Her spontaneous smile and sense of humor have planted her well in all our memories. Keep in close touch with us, Orrie. 30 PAIGE, KVA Quechec— Home Room Vice President 1,2; Prize Speaking I; Carnival I, Graduation 1.2; Home Economics 1.2; Soft Ball 1; Music Festival 1; Glee Club 2; Minstrel Show 2; H. H. S—Glee Club 3. 4; Concert 3. 4; Stunt Night 3; Assembly 4. “Dignified and tall was she.’ Eva is tall with long, red hair and she walks through the halls with all the dignity of a real senior. She is peppy and full of life and we are certain that the Mary Hitchcock patients will fare well under her care. PITKIN. MARGARET Ptggy Sergeant-at-arms 1; F.H.V. 1; Home Room Activities I. 2. 4; Stunt Night 2. 3. 4; Red Cross 2; Glee Club 3. 4; Concert 3; Assembly 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Orchestra 4; Newspaper Circulation Manager 4; Office Girl 4. “Character is worth a thousand laurels.” Peggy has a sunny disposition and ready smile which have been a welcome part of our class. Whenever there is any work to be done. Peggy is there to help. Her work on the newspaper this year deserves everyone’s credit. ROMANO. ALBERT Home Room Vice President 1. 2. 3; Home Room President 4; Class President 1.3; Class Vice President 2; Assembly 1; War Stamp Representative 2; Latin Club 2. 3; Sophomore Night 2; General Chairman Junior Prom 3; Graduation Usher 3; Basketball 3. 4; Stunt Night 3. 4; Boy's State 3; Year Book Staff 4; Newspaper 4; Senior Play 4; Curtis Campaign 4. “Earth holds no other like him.” The offices A1 has held during his four years at H. H. S. attest to his popularity. We hear that A1 likes parties and can “uphold his share of the fun. With your many fine qualities, Al, we know you are headed for success. ROSE. WINSTON Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2; Assembly 1. 2; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Dance 1; Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Sophomore Dance 2; Chess Club 1; All State Band 1. 3; Music Festival 1; Dance Band Leader 3. 4 ; Latin Club 2. 3; Secretary Latin Club 3; Senior Play 4; Band Treasurer 4; Football 4; Operetta 1,2; A Capella Choir 4. “Happiness shines in all weather. Rosie has but one love-his trumpet! He has shown his stuff by his hard work with the dance band and has accomplished a greal deal. Rosie s ambition is to become a doctor and we will look forward to seeing the Dr. Rose sign hung out in New York one of these days. 31 ST.JOHN. ELIZABETH Us” Style Show 1; Home Room Secretary 1.4; Home Room Treasurer 2; Home Room Committee 2. 3. 4; Red Cross Representative 2; Year Book Representative 2; War Stamp Sidesman 3; Junior Prom 3; Stunt Night 3. “Her eyes the glow-worm lent her.” Li is another o! our quiet girls with lovely dark brown eyes. She hasn’t bothered much with the high school boys as her main social interest is outside of school. Whatever path your future may take, we wish you luck. SANDERS. RUTH Betty” Band 1. 2; Glee Club I ; Music Festival 1; Style Show I; Assembly 1.4 ; Class Secretary 1. 2. 3; Home Room Secretary 2. 3; Girl's State 3; Home Room Committee 2. 4; Ration Board 2; War Bond Chairman 3; Home Room Treasurer 3; Junior Prom 3; Junior Dance 3; Office Girl 4; Manager Curtis Publishing Campaign 4; Year Book Staff 4; Student Council 4; Prize speaking Play 4; Dramatic Club 4. “As busy as a bumble bee and yet so full of fun.” Ruth is a teacher's delight. Her rare intelligence and efficiency along with her social ability have made her a real all-around girl. We are proud to have had her as a member of our class and were happy over her Valedictorian honors. SASS, PAULINE Polly Home Room Treasurer 1; Home Room Committee 1. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Freshman Reception 4; War Stamp Salesman 3. “There are few who know the treasures hid in thee.” Polly’s well-groomed appearance gives indication that she has already started to practise the beauty culture which she hopes to make her career. Her sunny smile has helped to brighten up Room 5. STONE. RITA “Rut” Style Show 1; F.H.V. 1; Home Room Committee 1, 2, 3. 4; Office Girl 2; Assmebly 2. 4; Stunt Night 2. 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Play Property Committee 4; Concert 4 Rationing board 3. “Silence may do good and can do little harm. Reet always has a bright smile which reveals a cute dimple. She may seem quiet, but those who know her know she is as full of pep as can be. 32 THOMAS, LILLIAN “Lill Quechi- Glee Club 1,2; Home Rwm Secretary 1,2; Prize Speak-inn I; Carnival 1; Music l stival 1; Soft hall 1; Minstrel Show 2; Home Economic? 1.2; Graduation 2; H. H. S. Glee Club 3. 4 ; Concert 3, 4; Stunt Night 3; Assembly 4. The smile that won't come off.' When Lill first came to us from Quechce, she was so shy we didn't get to know her. but this year she h. s shown us what a swell sport she is and we like her through and tl rough. Good luck to you in your nursing career. TROTTIER, MAJELLA “Midge Glee Club 1,2; Style Show 1; Assembly 1.2; Operetta 2; Stunt Night 2, 3; War Stamp Salesman 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatic Club 4; State One Act Play Contest 4. A sweeter maid one cannot find.' Once a friend forever a friend—that’s Midge. Her genuine friendliness and loyalty have been her greatest assets. She surprised us all by the grand job she did in the Senior Play. TWISS. JOYCE “Joy Craftsbury Academy School Play 1. 2. 3; Operetta 1; Basketball 1; Commoner Board I. 2. 3; Class President 1; H. H. S.—Senior Play 4; Stunt Night 4; Class Prophecy 4; Basketball 4; Home Room Secretary 4. Ambition has no rest.” Cruftsbury's loss was our gain this year when Joy entered our class. She has made many friends in the short time she has been with us. Her scholastic ability is high and we know that her teaching profession is well chosen. WHITE. DOROTHY “Toot Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Assembly 1. 2. 3; Style Show 1; Operetta 2; Home Room Committee 2; Concert 3; Stunt Night 3. 4; Senior Play 4; State One Act Play Contest 4 Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. Toot is an easy-going person with a genuinely likeable personality. Who would have played the motherly roles in all our dramatic efforts if not she? We have been proud of Toot's fine work as a Nurse's Aide, 33 Alvin Southwick A.M.Nl. 3 c Navy Left school end of Junior Year Pvt. James Corliss Left school May 31, 1944 Dean Collins S 1 c Navy Lett school December 22, 1943 Vincent C outer marsh. P.F.C. Army Left school end of Sophomore year Lawrence Theriault S l,c Navy Left school end of Junior year 34 Leslie Logan S 1 c Navy Left school February 7, 1944 Arthur Thibodeau S 2 c Navy Left school September 18. 1944 Cpl. Forrest Mace Army Left school end of Sophomore year Pvt. Alvin Ricker Army Left school October 11. 1944 P.F.C. Conrad Adams. Marin's Left school January 15. 1944 Pvt. Harvey Patterson Army Left school March 1. 1944 George Hunt S 2 c Navy Left school April 7, 1944 35 Junior Class First row. left to right: Faith Marshall. Jane Sargent. Pauline Jacobs. Ann Cameron. Shirley Hazcn. Harold Fournier. William Manning. Byron Halhorn. Glenn Chapin. Margaret Bomhower, Barbara Fogg, Lorraine Santaw, Nancy Quint; n. Heilene Bement. Second rcnc: Garti Id Pelkie, Alton Aldrich. Anthony Scelza, Clifton Sanders. Dana Wright, Paul King. Kenneth Fogg. Mark Coutermarsh. William Hall, Russell Hcisington. Leon Ad; ms. Thitd row: Elaine Truell. Pauline Romano, Mary Walker. Mafclda Albancse, Claire Stone. Marine Beane. Lucille Coutermarsh, Louise Patch. Ruth Hickens. Annie Larrahie, Patricia Bayliss. Carolyn Osgood. Fourth row: Stella Loose. Nellie Bagley, Annie Swasey. Virginia Hughes. Lucille Leavitt, Marilyn Kennison, Bernice Wagoner. Mary Koloski. Doris Thomas. Doris Jandro. Fifth row: Charles Pitkin. Roland Hutchinson. George Reeves, Arthur Colton. William Agan, Richard Brissette, Stuart Shepard, Bernard Connelly, John Gould. Arthur Howard. Sixth row: Miss Kingsbury. Paul Wood. Alfred Barrows. Francis Turner. Lawrence Smith. Heman Chittenden, Carroll Kemp. Miss McCarthy. 36 Junior Class History Here we are. . . Juniors! It seems like only yesterday we were entering the Junior High doors for the first time. We have come a long way since then. As this is supposedly our “hardest year” we met with new tasks and re-sponsibilities, namely, getting used to sitting in a class and not hearing “Joe” Foley’s laugh, and not seeing Richard Benjamin and “Joe” Senical smiling at all the girls. Yes, it was hard, too, getting used to not seeing “Eddy” Martiniuk, “Bob” Thibodeau, and Harry Kivler walking into a classroom together, cracking jokes that we had heard a million times. But what we lost to the armed forces was paid back double to us by Quechee, North Hartland, Hartland, and Wilder. Not long after school opened, we struggled for ideas for Stunt Night, which was to be held December 5. We managed, three nights before the set date, to come up with the idea “A Soldier’s Dreams” which netted us second prize. Walking away from the stage with our prize was the president, William Manning, ably “convoyed”' by our vice-president, Byron Hathorn, secretary, Harold Fournier, and our treasurer, Glenn Chapin. We were well represented in Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, Patratores, Newspaper, Prize Speaking, and Dramatic Club. Down the court could be seen many Juniors racing to get possession of the basketball. On the field it was a toss-up to see what Junior would block that kick, or what Junior would catch the high fly. At last the end of the year came, and at awards assembly our seats in the auditorium were filled with other hopeful Juniors, while we moved up to the distinguished reserved seats, “FOR SENIORSONLY.” Anthony Scelza 37 Sophomore Class First row, left to right: Jean Kinne, Patricia Healey, June Doubleday. Barbara Darling, Constance Cone, Everett Smith. Joseph Choquette, Nancy Tenney, Raymond Nalette. Shirley Dugan. Dorothea Ricker. Roberta Perkins, Catherine Patch, Dorothy Wright. Second row: Ephraim Adams, Raffaele Guarino, David Moore, Donah! Fletcher, Leo Johnson, Bruce Cole, Fred Greene, Donald Kendall. Robert Poland, Bernard Findley. Richard Thibodeau, Jack Parker. Raymond Adams. Third row: Joan Webster, Marion Companion, Lucille Vincent, Dorothy Kimball. Alice Reynolds. Mildred McKinney. Rita Senical. Blanche Therrian, Philomena Sacco, Esther Brown. Ellen Holt, Barbara Romano, Lou Williamson. Gloria Grant. Fourth row: Donald Courtemanche, Sibley Esden, John Simonds, Thomas Burke, Louis Sacco, Richard Mayette, Everett Eaton, Carl Porter, Norma Chase. Mary Woodward, Margery Courtemanche, Rita Wood. Fifth row: Harold Perry, James Withington, David Dean, Donald Perkins, Miss Hall, Mrs. Roy, Miss Anderson, Ralph Sanderson, Carl Corliss, Earl Coffin. 38 Sophomore Class History The class of '47 returned to Hartford High as Sophomores with a feeling of age and experience, having forgotten that we were once lowly Freshmen. Our class s|H)iisors were Mrs. Roy, Miss Hall, and Miss Anderson. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President . Yice-Piesident Secretary . Treasurer . Joseph Choquette Kverett Smith Nancy Tenney Raymond Nalette By the time we had become acquainted w ith the new members of our class and had settled down to school routine, Stunt Night was drawing near. With Joe Choquette as our chairman, the committee set to work to produce something which would contribute to the honor and glory of the class of '47. The finished product, which bore the title Amoosin’ But Confoosin” won first prize. This was certainly cause for rejoicing. The week before Christmas vacation, plans were made for a Christmas party, complete with trees and presents. Because it was such a success we decided, when February 14 drew near, to have a Valentine’s Day party. We had a record dance in the gym, and refreshments were served. Sophomores are well represented in all sports; baseball, football, and basketball. We are proud of our athletes, and wash them luck for next year. Sophomores are also active participants in various school activities, including Glee Club, Band, Orchestra, Newspaper Staff, Outing Club, Latin Club, and Dramatic Club. We think this has been a highly successful year for our class, but are willing to work to make next year even better. 39 Freshman Class First row. left to right: Emma Swasey. Jeanette Fogg, Lilyan DePalo, Elizabeth Chase, Lyla Gibbs. Jane Wright, Christine Culver. Richard Choquette. Jane Bogle, Carleton La Roe. Janice Vaughan. Marie Hutchinson. Laurette Vincent. Mary Ella Proctor, Selma Aldrich. Ann Lyman. Janet Whitcomb. Patricia Collins. Second row: Arlie Case. David Burgess. Dorothy Greene. John Hathorn. Elaine Hall. Harold Putnam. Francis Filosa. Roger Adams. Hugh Manning. Knute Alquist, Michael Ziegler. Raffaele Terino, Omer Rogers. Philip Parker. Harold Mayette. John Goodrich. Robert Aldrich. Walter Coutermarsh. Donald Fogg. Third row: Thelma Reed. Lorena Wagoner. Jean Bourne. Janice Trottier. Elizabeth Hudson. Patricia White. Antoinette Normandin, Lois Jorgensen. Mary Stetson, Shirley Reynolds. Betty Gilson. Kathryn Duff. Hilda Burnham, Clair Sears. Eleanor Holt. Gloria Blanchard. Mary Carpenter. Fourth row: Conrad Johnson. Paul Laskey. Albert Fletcher. Paul Hall. Raymond Wood. Harry Dugan. Homer Jordan. Harold Bomhower, Donald Wright. Robert Poland. Albert Savage. Robert Page. Alfonso Romano. Paul Hill, David Call. Fifth row: Mr. Currier. Putnam Peabody. Henry Martaniuk. Richard Lawrence. Miss Van Deusen. Miss Barnet. 40 Freshman Class History The year for the class of ’48 started out with a bang with the election of officers, who were as follows: President.............................. Carleton La Roe Vice-President.........................Richard Choquette Secretary.......................................... Jane Bogle Treasurer..................................Janice Vaughan The next thing after elections was Stunt Night, so the young, inexperienced Freshmen rushed ahead, determined to win. The committee members were: Chairman; Francis Filosa, Holman Jordan, Paul Laskey, Jane Bogle, Janice V'aughan. Our stunt was christened “Something to Please the Judges” and it certainly did for we managed successfully to tie our “mighty seniors” for the third prize. Looking around school, we can see much talent distributed in the Freshman Class. Among the promising stars in basket-ball are “Connie” Johnson and Dick” Choquette for the boys; Lois Jorgensen and Janice V'aughan for the girls. Many are in other activities, such as Francis Filosa, our newspaper artist and “jitterbug” saxaphone player. We also have Lilyan DePalo, Jane Bogle, Mary Stetson, and Shirley Reynolds as majorettes. There are many others who are also interested in music; some are in Orchestra, Band, Glee Club, A cappella Choir and the Dance Band. A few of our classmates are in Latin Club and Newspaper. Looking into the future we, the “Class of ’48”, see much success for the coming years. 41 42 Band First row. left to right: Janice Vaughan. Glenn Chapin. John Bogle. Catherine Patch. Mr. Bush, Joan Healey. Elizabeth Peabody. Marie Hutchinson. Second row : MargaretChittenden. Donald Fletcher. Jean Simonds. Albert Savage. Norma Chase. Janet Whitcomb. Elizabeth Chase, Phyllis Cameron. Russell Hoisington. Shirley Dugan. Hellene Bement. Jane Mills, Winston Rose. Third row: Jeanette Fogg. Hugh Manning. Arlie Case, Roger Richards, Paul Chapin. David Moore. Heman Chittenden. Lois Jorgense n. Joan Webster. Fourth row: Francis Filosa. Rita Wood. Paul King. Annie Larrabie. Roberta Perkins larwrence Smith. Stuart Shepard. Patricia Collins. Richard Brissette, Patricia Bayliss. Mary Woodward. Joseph Choquette. William Foley. Michael Ziegler. Fifth row. Jane Wright. Lilyan DePalo, Mary Stetson. Jane Bogle. Shirley Reynolds. Barbara Darling, Patricia Healey, Jean Kinne. Lorraine Santaw, Gloria Grant. 43 Baud Hartford School Band has gone far this year under the leadership of Mr. Frank Bush. There are two bands, Concert Band and Marching Band. 1 he Marching Band which rehearses on Monday lias 54 members and has given 15 performances. The Concert Band which practices on Tuesday has a membership of 48 and has given six performances. The added attraction to the band this year is the majorettes. They are nine in number and have performed on several occasions. I hey are under the able training of Mrs. Roy. The Band officers that follows: President . Vice-President Treasurer . Secretary . Librarian . Assistant Librarians Manager . Quartermaster . Publicity were elected at the beginning of the vear are as John Bogle Jane Mills Winston Rose Heilene Bement Richard Brissette Patricia Collins, Rita Wood William Foley Albert Savage, Russell Hoisington Joe Choquette, Francis Filosa Keen disappointment was felt among the Band members this year, when it was learned that the annual Vermont State Music Festival was cancelled, due to orders from the Office of Defense Transportation at Washington, I). C. In addition to the sixteen chosen to represent the whole school in All State, was the fact that our complete unit was to have entered in the Saturday Parade and Auditions. After five years of building a balanced instrumentation and developing musicianship we sincerely believe we could have given other school bands in the state a chance to defend their laurels. So, to partially offset the loss of this opportunity, an invitation was extended the Stevens High School Band of ( laremont, N. H., to give a joint concert with us in our own auditorium. I his was done on April 8th before a large and enthusiastic audience. A collection, taken for the Red Cross Drive, netted around $85.00. We returned the favor by journeying to Claremont to participate in another combined concert with Stevens High on May 6th. This is the first time we have played in a joint concert and we hope it will be the beginning of many more in future years. I he Band has given the following performances: 5 parades: Last Memorial Day in White River Junction and Norwich; In Wilder at the dedication of the Honor Roll; At the football garni' in Lebanon; Hallowe'en night in White River Juni tion, 10 Basket Ball games; 5 concerts; Veterans Facility; School concert; Open Air at Band Shell (concert); Rotary District meeting. 1 political rally. 44 Glee Club First row. left to right-. Elizabeth Chase. Jane Wright. Lyla Gibbs. Jeanette Fogg. Jane Sargent. Barbara Fogg, Nancy Tenney. B tty Gilson, Christine Culver. Lorraine Santaw. Blanche Therrian, Philomena Sacco. Second row: Patricia Bayliss. Janet Whitcomb, Ann Lyman, Elaine Trucll, Marine Beane. Janice Trottier. Lillian Thomas. Eva Paige. Faith Marshall, Annie Larrabie, Shirley Dugan. Roberta Perkins. Margaret Pitkin. Third row: Dana Wright. Everett Smith. Jane Mills, Ann Cameron, Shirley Hazen, Nancy Quinlan, Heilene Be-ment, Marion Companion, Norma Chaw. Jane Bogle, Janice Vaughan, John Simonds, Anthony Scelza. Fourth row: Ix on Adams, Roger Adams, Winston Rose . Donald Wright. Harry Dugan. Mrs. Whitcomb, John Bogle, Albert Savage. Lawrence Smith. Francis Filosa, Donald Courtcmanche, Raymond Adams. 45 G ee Club Through the school building on Thursday afternoons and on Friday eighth period, can be heard the strains of many songs sung very ably by the Hartford High Cdee Club. This club, under the direction of Mrs. Whitcomb, was organized at the first of the year and is one of the most sought-for subjects. The club opened its doors and in walked many new members, but behind, still pushing, were the old veterans. A boys’ quartet was formed at the beginning of the year, composed of Winston Rose, Harold Wright, Lawrence Smith, and Francis Filosa. A Freshman sextet was also formed, made up of Janet Whitcomb, Jane Bogle, Ann Lyman, Jeanette Fogg, Jane Wright, and Janice Vaughan. Both the sextet and quartet have been asked to perform for various clubs and organizations. During December, the Club presented a Christmas assembly and Concert, featuring Christmas carols and music. The dates were set for both the New England and State Festivals, and Hartford High School was to be represented in both. But due to the gas shortage, both festivals were called off, and we found ourselves unable to attend either. We were all disappointed; and for some members it was the last chance to go to these festivals. But this didn’t stop the Glee Club. Finding out that both festivals were called off, plans were made to go to Boston to attend one of the Metropolitan Opera Company’s opera. The name of this was Aida. Those to attend the Opera were: John Bogle, Winston Rose, Jane Mills, Heilene Bement, Nancy Quinlan, Nancy Tenney, Ann Cameron, Jeanette Fogg, Janet Whitcomb, Joan Edwards, and Bill Foley, Mrs. Whitcomb accompanied them. Plans are now in progress of a Gala Concert to be presented. May 22, by the Glee Club and Orchestra. This program will include Glee Club groups as well as the Glee Club as a unit and the A Cappella Choir. We wish all the luck to them. 46 First raV!, left to right: Raymond Adams. Lilyan Dr Palo, Ann I-yman, Mary Woodward, Patricia Collins. Michael Ziegler, Joan Healey. Phyllis Cameron, Elizabeth Chase. Francis Kilosa, Rita Wood. Russell Hoising-ton, Joan Webster. Second row: Mr. Bush. Jane Wright, Arlie Case, Catherine Patch. Christine Culver. Marie Hutchinson. Lawrence Smith. Norma Chase. Richard Brissette. Heman Chittenden. Albert Savage, Roberta Perkins. Janet Whitcomb. Orchestra The orchestra was started in 1940 under the direction of Miss Thelma Kennison. The band and orchestra together had 18 members, 4 of whom were sent to All State in Burlington. The orchestra alone had 18 members in 1941, showing great increase over 1940. Six members were lost by graduation that year, making the total 12 for 1942. Two new members were gained in 1943 when Miss Nora Hill was instructor. At the beginning of 1944, Miss Hill directed but during the latter part of the year Mr. Frank Bush took over this work. The orchestra played at Baccalaureate, Graduation exercises and the Senior play. During 1945, Mr. Bush had complete charge of the orchestra, Mrs. Whitcomb substituting for him when he was unable to attend. It has played at the Senior play, Baccalaureate, Graduation exercises and Prize Shaking. This year for the first time, it has made progress toward an evenly balanced orchestra, consisting of the following: 10-Violins 5-Flutes Piano 1- Viola 4-Clarinets Tympani 2- Cellos 2-Trombones Percussion 2-String Basses 4-Trumpets 2-Horns Much interest is being displayed in our new String Orchestra. Rehearsals are held Mondays and our first appearance was made at the Annual Spring Music Concert, in May. 47 First row. left to right: Jane Wright. Ann Lyman, Janet Whitcomb, Dana Wright, Francis Filosa, Jam Bogle, Janice Vaughan. Second row: Elizabeth Chase, Roberta Perkins, Jane Mills. Winston Rose, Shirley Dugan, Nancy Quinlan, Heilene Bement Third row: Patricia Bayliss, Norma Chase, John Bogle, Lawrence Smith, Philomena Sacco, Mrs. Whitcomb. A Cappella Choir The A Cappella Choir is the newest comer to the group of H. H. S. musical organizations. The first performance given by the A Cappella Choir was at Christmas and it created a very favorable impression. Since then we have progressed far and rapidly. We find ourselves at this time much in demand by different groups around town. Of late we have appeared at the Hartford Woman’s Club, Farewell Party for Father Hawkins, W. P. B., and the Rotary Club. Plans are now being made for the annual concert and an appearance for the P. T. A. We are much in debt to Mrs. Whitcomb, our director and founder, for our progress. Until her arrival, nothing on this type had been started and now we have twenty-one members. We feel that something like this can and will go a long way. 48 Left to right-. Winston Row, Lawrence Smith, Shirley Dugan. Joseph Choquette, Brands i-'ilosa, John Bogle, Patricia Bayliss. Jane Sargent. Hartfordians Since last fall, when this school year started, the “Hartfordians” have been trying to elevate themselves into the public eye. We have succeeded in doing this up to the point of making the student body conscious of our presence. We feel that, at this point, we are entitled to return the metronome which was so kindly left us by the graduating class last year. Our line-up for the present is: clarinets, Janice Vaughan and John Bogle; cornets, V. Rose and S. Dugan; drums, J. Choquette; bass fiddle, Lawrence Smith; saxaphone, Francis Pilosa; piano, Patty Bayliss; director, Winston Rose. We are extremely unfortunate in that we lose two veteran players in this year's graduating class Winston Rose and John Bogle. W inston has been very’ helpful in managing and directing our small organization and John has had many thoughtful criticisms, which usually turned out to be right. The Hartfordians played for many of the school dances and at several of the hometown basketball games this year. A few out of town engagements were also played. 49 Trio Left to right Norma Chase Shirley Dugan Barbara Darling Accompanist Patricia Bayliss Brass Sextet Left to right Winston Rose Annie Larrabie Albert Savage Stuart Shepard Russell Hoisington Heman Chittenden Hfca Freshman Sextet Left to right Jane Wright Jeanette Fogg Ann Lyman Jane Mills, accompanist Janet Whitcomb Jane Bogle Janice Vaughan First row, left to right: Leon Adam.. Patricia Healey. Jane Bogle. Shirley Dugan. Mary Stetson. Jeanette Fogg. Janice Vaughan. Lois Jorgensen, Lou Williamson. Roge r Richards. Second rose: Stephen Sargent. John Kontos, Everett Smith. Kenneth Fogg. William Liberty, Winston Rose. Francis Filosa. Timothy Dunley. Edward Ziegler. Third row-. Patricia Rousseau. Phyllis Cameron. Joan Healey. Constance Cone. Barbara Darling. Jean Kinney. Nancy Call. Fourth row: Raymond Hall. Harold Mock. Michael Ziegler, Shirley Reynolds. Mr. Bicknell. William Agan, Jack Parker. Charles Pitkin. Outing Club The Outing Club started a very successful year under the sponsorship of Mr. Bicknell. The duly elected officers are as follows: President...................................Wi,liam Libert ' Vice-President..............................Timothy Dunley Treasurer.....................................Evere“ Sm'th Press Representative........................Janice aughan Sergeant-at-Arms............................Timothy Dunley The membership has been approximately 40. Members enjoyed several skating and skiing outings at Occum Pond in Hanover, N. H.. and at Seven Hills Plans are now in progress for bicycle trips during the rest of the school year_ 51 First rote% lift to rtfhi: Joyce Twiss. Leo Johnson. Guarinn Filosa. John Bogle. Peter Filosa, Margaret Pitkin. Joseph Choquette, Constance Cone, Richard Scdta. Second row: Stephen Sargent. Mary O'Connell. Pauline Jacob?, Barbara Fogg. Ann Cameron, Shirley Hazen, Hellene Be men t, Gloria DePalo. Third rou-. Nancy Call. Caroline Carlisle, Shirley Reynolds. Elizabeth Chase, Catherine Patch, Patricia Healey, Louise Patch. Patricia Bayliss, Patricia Rousseau. Fourth row: Dana Wright. Miss VVysolmerski. Miss McCarthy. Mr. Bicknell. Mr. Gilmore. Alton Aldrich, Anthony Scelsa. Hartford High-Lights This year the school news sheet changed its name and was under the management of an almost entirely new staff and faculty sponsorship. The title of the paper was changed from last year’s “Hartford Times” to “Hartford High-Lights.” The aim of the project was a less costly sheet published more often. The result was a tidy sum in the treasury and a steady popularity among its reading public. It’s true that it had a gossip column, which was responsible for its popular sales, but it had the unique feature of being strictly a student paper. The editor elected was Peter Filosa, and the Junior High editor was Guerino Filosa, both of whom proved to be able leaders. The Junior High sections contained essentially the same type of columns as the Senior High and proved to be equally attractive. Columns included sports, literature, gossip and editorials headed by the following: Sports, Leo Johnson; Literary. John Bogle; Gossip, Connie Cone, Joe Choquette; Editorials, Eske, Bogle, Filosa. Sponsors: M iss C. Wysolmerski, Miss R. McCarthy, Mr. R. Gilmore, Mr. L. Bicknell. 52 Patratores First row, Ifft to right: Marie Hutchinson. Louise Patch, Jane Bogle, Carolyn Osgood. Nancy Tenney. Patricia Bayliss. Janice Vaughan, Catherine Patch. Second row: Homer Jordan. Everett Smith, Constance Cone, Lilyan DePalo, Esther Brown. Dorothea Ricker, Patricia Healey. Michael Ziegler. Third row: Norma Chase. Barbara Darling. Miss Van Deusen. Jack Parker. June Doubleday. 53 First row, left to right: Dorothy White, Shirley Dugan, Jane Mills, John Bogle, Anthony Sceiza, Majella Trottier, Ethel Greene, Ruth Sanders. Second row: Francis Filosa, Leo Johnson, John Simonds, Miss Urie, Barbara Fogg, William Liberty, Dana Wright. Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club this year started rather late, in mid-winter, due to several other extra-curricular events going on during the first of the year. But it was finally organized into a strong club under the sponsorship of Miss Urie. Because of the lack of veteran members, our doors were opened at the beginning of the year to any senior high student seriously interested in dramatics. At the first meeting it was decided to participate in the state one-act-play contest. We presented, “Those In Glass Houses,” by Brome, at Springfield on March 28 and though we placed fourth there, being topped by Springfield, Montpelier, and Bellow's Falls, we tied w'ith Bellows Falls for 9th place in the state. Characters of the play were: mother, Dorothy White; father, William Liberty; son, Robert Eske, and daughter, Majella Trottier. W’e presented three one-act plays in the spring. The names of the plays were: “Revolt of the Morons,” a farce-comedy, directed by Miss Hall; “She Stoops To Conquer,” a comedy, directed by Mr. Gilmore; and “Mr. Snoop Is Murdered,” a mystery, directed by Mr. Bicknell. As is customary, the club sponsored the Thirtieth Annual WTatson Prize Speaking Contest, in the middle of February. This event turned out very successfully, with Heilene Bement, Tony Sceiza, Barbara Fogg and Robert Eske winning the prizes. Officers of the “Masquers” for the year were: President, John Bogle; vice-president, Betty Bettis; and secretary-treasurer, Anthony Sceiza. 54 First row, left to riihl: Richard Scelza, Everett Smith. Joacph Clioquette, Robert Enkc, Ruth Sanders. William Manning. Michael Ziegler. .Second row: Paul Laskey. Mrs. Roy. Nancy Call. Ann Cameron. Louise Patch. William Liberty. Third row: Sibley Esden. Alfred Gauthier, John Bogle, Carleton LaRoe. Student Council In previous years the school has had a student government that was known as the S. A. B. (Student Advisory Board). This year a new and slightly different government was set up, the members including class and home room presidents, home room representatives and two additional representatives from the Senior Class. Since this was really the beginning of a new government, we decided to change the name to Student Council. The purpose of the Student Council is to promote the welfare of the school, promote student and faculty cooperation, and lead the way and set good examples. Even though we didn’t get too early a start, we have worked on a Constitution and backed several projects. We are in hopes that this will be the beginning of a very successful and useful Student Government. 55 Athletics 56 Physical Exercise Calisthenics Looks easy, doesn’t it' Cheerleaders Can vou do this? First row, left to right: Kenneth Fogg, William Liberty, Bernard Connelly, James Harvey, Peter Filosa, Glenn Chapin. Second row: Louis Sacco, Thomas Burke, Sibley Esden, Raymond Nalette, Ralph Sanderson, John Simonds. Third row: Garfield Pelkie, Donald Kendall, David Dean, Henry Martaniuk, Mr. Currier, Robert Poland, Kenneth Ranney, Donald Wright. Football '44-45 Coach...........................................Alton Currier Managers . . . Garfield Pelkie and Donald Wright Players: Backfield: Luther Fletcher, fullback; Donald Kendall, left half back; Ray Nalette, right half back; Glenn Chapin, quarter back. Line: Bunt Connolly, left end; Jim Harvey, left tackle; Louis Sacco, left guard; Bill Liberty, center; Winston Rose, right guard; Peter Filosa, right tackle; Kenneth Fogg, right end. Substitutes: Paul Hill, Bob Poland, Pinky Dean, Donald Santaw. Henry Martaniuk, Sandy Sanderson, Tommy Burke, and John Simonds. Scores: Hartford 0 Hanover 25 Hartford 0 Newport 6 Hartford 0 West Lebanon 6 Hartford 6 Lebanon 42 Hartford 14 Woodstock 25 The team had only had two veterans at the start of the year, Bunt Connolly and Jim Harvey, who served as co-captains. The rest of the team were all green except for Glenn Chapin who was on the second team the year before. Despite the poor season we all had a lot of fun playing and we did play some pretty fair games. 58 Peter Filosa Fir straw, left to rithl: Louif Sacco. Glenn Chapin. Peter Filosa. Anthony Scelza. George Reeves. Second row: John Gould. Donald Kendall, William Agan, Conrad Johnson. Paul King. Basketball '44-45 The season turned out to be a very poor one for Hartford, for we won only two games—Lebanon and Brattleboro. The first team was made up by the following players: Bunt Connolly, Albert Romano, Tony Scelza, Glenn Chapin and Peter Filosa. The second string and the junior varsity were: Louis Sacco, Alan Sumner, Bill Agan. Everett Smith, Richard Choquette, Connie Johnson, John Simonds, Sonny Fletcher, Franky Filosa, Leo Johnson, Sibley Esden, Fred Green, Donald Kendall, Dana Wright, Paul King and Donald Fletcher. Coach • • « Bob Hanley Manager . John Gould Assistant Manager . . . Paul King Hartford 17 W. Lebanon 33 Hartford 25 Springfield 31 Hartford 17 Woodstock 23 Hartford 23 Bellows Falls 48 Hartford 13 Rutland 49 Hartford 24 M. St. Joseph 39 Hartford 32 Windsor 37 Hartford 32 Windsor 34 Hartford 25 W. Rutland 42 Hartford 24 Lebanon 22 Hartford 31 W. Lebanon 46 Hartford 37 W. Rutland 52 Hartford 32 Bellows Falls 43 Hartford 25 Springfield 52 Hartford 23 Lebanon 31 Hartford 20 Rutland 53 Hartford 23 Mt. St. Joseph 33 Hartford 39 Brattlelx� ro 35 Hartford 24 Brattleboro 36 59 First row. left to right: Shirley Dugan. Pauline Jacobs, Nancy Quinlan. Patricia Dutille. Jane Mills. Barbara Fogg. Second row: Ann Cameron, Janice Vaughan, Lois Jorgensen. June Doubleday, Nancy Tenney, Mr. Currier. Girls' Basketball Starting the year with only one veteran, Patricia Dutille, we had a fairly successful season, under the coaching of Mr. Currier. Teams played this year were: Bellows Falls 2, Hanover Nurses 3, Lebanon 2, est Lebanon 2, oodstock 1, and the Alumnae 1. We won four of these games. We lose our Captain, Patricia Dutille, and Jane Mills this year. The team was composed of: Center, Pat Dutille; right forward, Shirley Dugan; left forward, Pauline Jacobs; center guard, Jane Mills; right guard,Nancy Quinlan; left guard, Barbara 1'ogg. Playing in most of the games and showing a promising future are: Lois Jorgensen, Janice Vaughan, and June Doubleday. Captain, Patricia Dutille; coach, Alton Currier; manager, Ann Cameron; assistant manager, Nancy Tenney. This year’s schedule was as follows: we they Dec. 5 West Lebanon here 15 17 8 Woodstock here 29 30 Jan. 3 West Lebanon there 27 31 12 Hanover Nurses here', 21 22 16 Bellows Falls here ) 32 42 17 Lebanon there 33 27 30 Bellows Falls there 22 31 Feb. 7 Lebanon here 34 27 9 Hanover Nurses there 21 16 16 Hanover Nurses here 29 33 20 Alumnae here 36 23 60 Baseball The year 1945 was another of those years when Hartford’s baseball team had to start from scratch. Ten of the thirteen lettermen of 1944 were absent from the playing field this year. The loss of such players as Max Greene, Carlton Mock, Stanley Wright, “Tuffy Wright and others was keenly felt. However, the outlook for the future is very bright because most of the players of this year were chosen from the Sophomore and Junior classes. Almost exactly the same players will comprise next year's team with a year of experience behind each player. You may well expect big things of Hartford’s baseball team within the next two years. The schedule for this year is as follows: May 1 Woodstock May 11 Clark School (Postponed to May 29) May 15 Woodstock May 2 West Lebanon May 18 Lebanon (Postponed to May 9) May 22 Clark School May 4 Lebanon May 25 Hanover May 8 Hanover June 1 West Lebanon Home game The scores are as follows: May 4 Hartford 2 Lebanon 3 May 9 Hartford 3 West Lebanon 11 61 David Pierce Studio Official Photographer of our Yearbook The class of 1945 wishes to thank Mr. Pierce for his many useful suggestions and great help in making this Yearbook a success. Alfred T. Wright Publisher of The Landmark and Printer of the Yearbook We thank Mr. Wright for his helpfulness and understanding in printing this Yearbook. Advertisements T a Cjirl INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT WITH A FUTURE If employed at the Telephone Company you’ll be helping to win the war, because communications is one of the most essential wartime industries. At the same time you will earn good money under pleasant working conditions. 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