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

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1950 volume:

■ £ W aritj.Qn.c5 1 950 Presented by The Senior Class of (Want |onc5 Wic la School White River Junction, Vermont Editor Advertising Manager NANCY CALL STEPHEN SARGENT S pan an A Friend A Friend Abbott’s General Store Adam’s Radio Service Agan’s Store Aher Bros. Store Barrell, Fred A., Optometrist Batchelder, Lee R., Inc. Bell’s Esso Station Ben Franklin Store Blood’s Market Bob’s Corner Store Bob’s'Shell Station Bogle Bros. Jewelers Braceys’Market Briggs Philips’ Service Station Capron’s General Store Carlisle Upholstery Awning Co. Coolidge Garage Corner Food Store Cross-Abbott Company Currier Co. Dartmouth Co-operative Society Dearing’s Gulf Station Dulac’s Auto Repair Shop Dutton Fellows Tire Co., Inc. Fellow’s Electric Service Fern’s Barber Shop First National Bank Fitzgerald’s Radio Shop Fonda’s Dress Shop Gates Stevens Radiator Service Gifford, Paul A., Optometrist Gilmore’s Store Gilson Bros. Inc. Gould’s Oil Service Green Mountain Studios, Inc. 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White River Jet., Vermont West Lebanon, New Hampshire West Lebanon, New Hampshire White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont Record Album, The Red Cross Pharmacy Renehan-Akers Co., Inc. White River Jet., Vermont West Lebanon, New Hampshire White River Jet., Vermont Schoolcraft, C. W. Shephard Co., Inc. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. Sunnyside Farm Dairy West Lebanon, New Hampshire White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont Hartford, Vermont Teddy’s Grill, Inc. Teddy’s Sport Center Terino’s Market Tony’s News Shop Twenty-five Thousand Gifts Twin State Fruit Corporation White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont West Lebanon, New Hampshire White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont Vanity Beauty Shoppe Vermont Cut Flower Exchange Vermont Gateway Auto Co., Inc. Vermont Hardware Co. Virginia’s Beauty Shop White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont Ward Baking Company Westboro Hardware Wheeler Bros. Co. White River Barber Shop White River Fruit Co. White River Jet., Vermont West Lebanon, New Hampshire White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont White River Jet., Vermont Windsor County Farmers Exchange, Inc. White River Jet., Vermont Woodard Garage White River Jet., Vermont Young Gas Service, Inc. White River Jet., Vermont 7n em. an. am Edward Bebeau, Jr., our classmate and friend. DecHicat ion. We, the members of the class of 1950, dedicate our Yearbook to Mr. Freitas, our principal and friend. We will always remember his aid in the difficult task of growing up. We will also remember the way he pitched in and helped with our Junior Prom decorations. J2 angu ag. t MR. CATE--Freshman and Sophomore English, Journalism MISS URIE--Junior and Senior English MISS VAN DUESEN—Latin, Spanish, Freshman English MISS CADORETTE--French Sociaf S ci en.ee MR. DRAKE--World History, Geography, Driver Training MR. GATES--Sociology, Problems of Democracy MR. JURRAS—Social Science, U.S. History Watk MR. GATES--Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry MR. DRAKE--General Math ocat I onai MR. HALL--Shop, Mechanical Drawing MISS BAR NETT--Home Economics MR. THOMPSON--Vocational Guidance Com.men.ci at MISS KINGSBURY--Typing, Stenography, Office Practice, Consumer Education, Salesmanship, General Business MISS WHEELER--Typing, Stenography, Bookkeeping, Business Arithmetic Actioitiib MUSIC MR. BUSH—Instrumental Music MRS. WHITCOMB—Vocal Music SPORTS MR. FISK--Track, Football MISS CADORETTE--Physical Training MR. DRAKE—Football MISS WHEELER--Basketball MR. COTTONE - - Football, Basketball, Physical Training Junion. icjk MR. FISK—General Science MISS YOUNG—Social Science, Math MR. SOLARI—English, Social Science MISS CADORETTE--English Su.jpen.int endUrit To the members of the Class of 1950: This year graduation is doubly a commencement. In the life of each of you, it is an end and a beginning -- whether you go to work or to an advanced school, of that long lifetime of self-reliant, useful, and helpful citizenship for which you, with the guidance and assistance of your teachers, have been training yourself. You have every right to look upon your graduation day as one of the turning points of your life. For the world too, 1950 is a period of commencement -- the end of the first half of the twentieth century of our era, and the beginning of the second half. During the five decades which have just been completed, the many fine accomplishments of our race have been overshadowed by a long record of warfare, tyranny, suffering and hate; the free institutions which protect our liberty have become imperiled, and our traditional respect for the sacredness of each individual person has become endangered. What the next five decades will produce lies, to a great extent, in the hands of men and women like you. By using your knowledge and abilities in active and intelligent participation in public problems and enterprises, you can do your part to help make the record of the next fifty years one of constant advance and improvement toward that peaceful, happy and unselfish society for which all thinking people yearn. May you, in all you do, give freely your best; and in return, may the best of all good things come back to you in abundance. Sincerely, ALDEN J. CARR Superintendent of Schools To the members of the Class of 1950: It is always a pleasure and a privilege to address the members of the graduating class. Whatever could be secured in the way of better equipment or better teaching that would make education for you more vital and valuable has been provided you by the citizens of your community. You are taking with you the benefits of these advantages plus the benefits of your own individual efforts. What will you do with what you have ? Some of you will seek higher education, others will seek to render service and earn money. Whatever your goal may be, you must remember that your determination to succeed is more important than any other one thing. Abraham Lincoln once said, ‘‘You cannot fail if you resolutely determine that you will not, because success does not depend so much on your surroundings as on your self-reliance. The noblest contribution which man can make for the benefit of posterity is a good character. We who are left behind at Hartford High School hope that your future will hold pleasant and successful experiences. Sincerely, JOHN A. FREITAS, Principal (Pnei. L c5 ent Addn.zb.ik As president of our class, I feel it is a great honor to have been given the leadership and the opportunity to aid in the bringing forth of the many accomplishments of our group. As we, the graduating class of 1950 leave Hartford High School we look forward, our spirits high, feeling that we are ready for this new life. Up to now we have had a crutch to lean on but now we must stand alone. Some of us will go on to further education; others will get jobs and go to work. Under either circumstances we will have to stand on our own two feet and walk in a straight, unwavering line. Our class walks out into a world that is full of awe, full of distress and full of scientific wonders that are all too capable of destroying our whole civilization. Our problem is to go out and conquer these powerful weapons and make sensible use of them. We do not fear this problem, however, because we are young and strong. I believe that if a person has the desire and the will power to stick with a thing he will come out a victor. WILLIAM BEATTIE, President We, the Student Council members of 1949-1950, have taken special pride in our accomplishments this year. We want to express our appreciation to the student body for their cooperation in making these achievements possible. Any program that a Student Council fosters needs the full support of the students to make it successful. We have endeavored in all of our undertakings this year to create a more wholesome school atmosphere and to breed a greater participation by more students in school affairs. As a basis for this goal we created the Leadership Institute for training in parliamentary procedure to give basic training to officers of school organizations or students seeking offices. This was a followup to the Point System that was inaugurated last year to distribute offices among more students. The Leadership Institute, perhaps our outstanding achievement of the year, should be a permanent fixture for future years. Some other highlights of the year have been Talent Show, pep rallies, exchange assemblies, a Faculty-Student Council get-together, and the Monitor System to control and improve the traffic regulations. A school song contest and bulletin board competition added zest to the program, Besides these, the re-writing of the Council Constitution was accomplished. We hope that in the coming year the Student Council will have the same success and cooperation we have known this year. As president, I have experienced the greatest honor of my high school days, and to my successor, I wish the happiness that I have known. BEATRICE GATES, Student Body President School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days... Here it Is. We’re the graduating class of 1950, and we’re glad, but we’re also sorry for we will long remember the little, everyday happenings that go to make up school -- the awful pencil sharpener in Room 5, the bump in the floor in Room 6, the good feeling that goes with an “A”, the school and sports trips, the discussions in class which brought out the rightness of some things and the injustices of others and that filled us with a wonderful desire to go out and set the world right. Yes, we’ll remember our school years. Here in this book are some of them. Here are all the people that played a part in it. Let’s look at them. Seniors first, of course. Seal a icenk President____William Beattie V. President .. Matthew Daley Secretary.........Joyce Gould Treasurer......Rita Goodrich Editor...............Nancy Call Business.........Gloria DePalo Advertising.... Stephen Sargent Activities.................Earl Curtis Personalities.......Joan Healey Vincenza Guarino Art......................Ernest Eaton Sports......................Fay Fisher David Keefer Brud Paige A VIOLA PARKER NANCY CALL AHER, PATRICIA “Pat” Latin Club 1, 2; Elective Chorus 1; Junior Majorettes 1; Color Guard 1; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Photobugs 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Home Room Secretary 3; Junior Prom Assembly 3; Class Will Committee 4 “Not too serious, not too gay--A very nice girl in every way.” Pat's long houi s of work in the Hartford Diner have been good background for her future career. She has been a spot of dignity in the whirlpool of Room 5. ALLEN, FRED “Freddie” Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 1; Football 2, 3; Track 3; Stunt Night 3 “There is no need to worry. Till worry, worries you.” Hear that rattle coming into the school yard? That's just Freddie with his “car”. Classes have failed to disturb Fred's slumber but once awake, no one can top his style of story telling. BAIRD, CARL “Carl” Stunt Night 1, Chairman 2, 3, 4; B-Choir 1, 2, 3; Freshman Night Committee 1; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Photobugs 2; Newspaper 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 2, President 3; Elective Chorus 2; Service Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Drum Major 3, 4; Junior Prom Assembly 3; Band Council 4; Yearbook 4; Freshman Initiation Chairman 4 “When there's fun he's always in it. Never still for half a minute.” Here comes the band; but wait! Who’s that leading it? Why it's Carl himself. Carl's hours of working in the theater have given him the ability which wins jitterbug contests. He has always been ready to assist with stage scenery or window displays, too. BANAGAN, MADELINE “Madeline” Freshman Night 1; Stunt Night 3, 4; Service Club 3 ‘ ‘She is quiet, she is shy, But when you know her --oh my! Madeline is one of the girls from Quechee who adds much to the hilarity on the trip to and from her native haunts. At school she has succeeded in being one who has been able to remain inconspicuous in a class not noted for that quality. BEATTIE, WILLIAM “Bill” Home Room President 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 1; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1; Class President 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Dance Committee 4; Dramatic Club 3; Inaugural Assembly 3, Boys’ State. “Love makes a man do many things.” If any one word can summarize a person, “steady” does it for Bill; whether on the athletic field, basketball court, class meeting, or dating Gloria he is just that. The fact that he has been class president for three year? is a tribute to his popularity with us all. BLAKE, RETA “Reta Service Club 2, 3; Elective Chorus 2, 3, 4 She is calm and serene, We never knew her the least bit mean. Reta is one af the four girls that came back from Christmas vacation with a diamond which seems to indicate that her future is taken care of. BLANCHARD, RICHARD Dick Stunt Night 1, 2, 4;B-Choir 1, 2, 3; Elective Chorus 1, 2; Latin Club Slave 1; Freshman Night 1; Christmas Assembly 1, 2; Daamatic Club 2, 3; Photobugs 2, President 3; Newspaper 2, 3; 4-H Club 2; Vice President 3; Senior Play 4; Yearbook 4 No school, all play goes for my happy day. U you should ever be in Newberry's about 4:30,you would see a curly-haired boy pushing a broom around. That's Dick. Dick's looking as immaculate as if he had just been turned out by Bond Street. His smile is something to remember! He did a good job in the Senior Play, too. CALEF, HERBERT CLINTON Clint Library 2, 3; Technicians Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4 I have you an argument. I am not obliged to find you an understanding. We picked Clinton up In the eighth grade and he's been with us procrastinating and arguing ever since. As Leo the Lug in the Senior Play, he really came into his own. We wonder if Brink's have investigated him. CALL, NANCY Nancy Class Secretary 1, 2, 3; Outing Club 1; B-Choir 1; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; A cappella Choir 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 2, Co-Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Dramatic Club Secretary 3; Romeo and Juliet 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 1, 2, Assistant Secretary 3, 4; Girls' State 3; Prize Speaking 3; Editor of Yearbook 4; Vermont Festival 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Octet A town that boasts Inhabitants like me, Will never lack of good society. When we see Nancy in the dignity of her many senior roles we have to remind ourselves that we knew her when — She is such a natural leader that whatever she does is a success -- except math. CAMERON, ELIZABETH Betty Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no fibs. Betty has really been a friend to all of us. What’s West Lebanon got that we haven't, Betty? You seem to be seen with one of their boys most of the time. CAMERON, PHYLLIS “Fife” Band I, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; B-Cholr 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Stunt Night 1, 2, 4; Latin Club I, 2; Spanish Club 2, Treasurer 3; Vermont Music Festival 2, 3, 4; A cappella Choir 3, Secretary 4; Romeo and Juliet 3; Dramatic Club 3, Vice President 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Prize Speaking 3; French Club 4; Brass Ensemble 4; Senior Girls Octet 4; Senior Play 4; Science Club Vice President 4; Technicians Club 4; Yearbook Committee 4 “In school she may seem quiet, But friends outside deny it.” It has constantly amazed us that one so studious as Phyllis could suddenly come forth with such delightful bits of humor. Her future patients will enjoy their office calls. CARPENTER, STUART “Carp” Technicians Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 3; Three-One Act Plays 3; Photobugs. “Susan, Susan come to me And you may sit upon my knee.” Stuart Is a sturdy son of the soil who has added some wit and some wisdom to many of our classes and group activities. Recently we have been glad to discover that he is no misogynist. COWEN, RONALD “Zing Puck” Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2; Biology Assembly 2; Home Room Committee 2; Technicians Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Prize Speaking 3; Intramural Basketball 3; Science Club 4; Football 4 “Short or tall -- I’d rather be tall So I can see above them all.” Anytime you want something that is up high reached Just call on Ronald. He has been one of our chief theatrical assets, whether as stage-set builder or as Abe Lincoln. How you have survived your rides with Frenchie is more than we understand. CURTIS, EARL “Toot toot1 2� 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night I, 2, 3; All-State 1, 2, 3, 4 I tin Club 2; Science Club 2, President 4; All New England 2, 3, 4; B-Choli 3; Technicians Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; A cappella Choir 4 Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Boys State 3 “A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men.” Two pictures will always be in our mind’s eye when the name Earl 13 ment toned: 0) Earl in the band blowtng lustily on his sousaphone and (2) Earl in chemistry blowing equally lustily on a fire which did not help his trousers. Flashes of wit enliven his great wisdom. DALEY, MATHEW “Matt” Class President 1; Home Room President 1, 2; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Technicians Club 3, Vice President 4; Class Vice President 4 “Happy am I for I am free.” Mathew Is a husky looking fellow who carried considerable weight on the football squad. His courtesy and calmness have been good balance wheels in our tempestuous years. t DARLING, JOANNE “Jo A cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Photobugs 1, 2; Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Treasurer 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Outing Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Sfcunt Night 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; New England Festival 3; Vermont Festival 3, 4; Yearbook 4 “It's nice to be natural, When you’re naturally nice. Room 5 has long been a rendezvous for Jo’s admirers. She has led the majorettes, played basketball and done both gracefully. How does one achieve such an unruffled disposition? DAVIS, KAY Kay WINDSOR Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Office 1, 2; Camera Club 1; Cheerleader 1, 2; Hostess Club 2; Freshman Reception 2; Freshman Initiation 2; Sophomore Hop 2; Maypole Dance 2 HARTFORD B-Choir 3; Senior Play 4; Newspaper 4; Elective Chorus 4; Class Prophecy 4 You can believe that I know what I’m about. Can anyone imagine how Kay would look with an additional twenty-five pounds? Though she has been with us two years her heart is still in Windsor. DAVIS, MELBA-SUE Melba B-Choir 1, 2; Color Guard 1; Outing Club 1; Photobugs 1, 2; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; Home Room Treasurer 3; Softball 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Technicians Club 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4 Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I. Melba was one of our peppy majorettes. How have your pajama parties been lately, Melba? We hear they’re quite fun. PALO, GLORIA Godie B-Choir 1; Cheerleaders 2; Home Room Treasurer 2; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Amateur Contest 3; Dramatic Club 3; Romeo and Juliet 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play Business Manager 4 Love is better than fame. Gloria, the other half d Gloria and Bill , has been a helpful person to have on any activity for she has patience needed to get Senior Play tickets collected or to fix up the stage for one act plays. The girls who have had to wear kerchief-covered pincurls to school have always envied those natural curls. EATON, ERNEST Eggie Outing Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Stunt Night 1, 3; One-Act Plays 1; Technicians Club 2; Service Club 2; Junior Prom 3; Football 4; Yearbook Staff 4 Life is just a jest, and all things show it, I thought so once, but now I know it. Life to date has been just too much trouble to bother about for Ernie, but we suspect that someday he will unleash his energies and develop those hidden talents, startling the world. FIELDER, JOAN “Joan” B-Choir 1, 2; Library Club 1, 3, 4; President 2; 4-H Club 2; Stunt Night 2: Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3; Prize Speaking 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4 “Above my life I love a steadfast friend.” Few of us could follow Joan around in her active day and come out as fresh as she. A faint New Jersey accent still shows up as she tells us of her many duties on the farm. FISHER, FAY-ELLEN “Fay” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Outing Club 1; Elective Chorus 1; Stunt Night 1, 3, 4; B-Choii 2, 3; Assistant Manager Softball 2; French Club 2; Dramatic Club 3, Secretary 4; Softball 3, Manager 4; Senior Play 4 “Forward and frolic glee was there, The will to do, the soul to dare.” Fay is the life of every party and every trip the band and orchestra goes on. She has decided upon a career as X-Ray Technician, and we can be sure that all her patients will wear a grin as she “Snaps them”. FITZMORRIS, CONSTANCE “Connie” B-Choir 1; Stunt Night 3, 4; Newspaper 4 “Anything for a quiet life.” In a class of seventy-five, someone needs to be quiet. Connie has never startled us by her noise around school but there are those who will swear to her lively chatter once the doors of HHS have closed behind her. FOGG, JEAN “Jean” 4-H Club 2; Junior Prom 3; Service Club 3; Prize Speaking 3; Dramatic Club Assembly 3 “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Jean has been quiet but she always has a nice smile for everyone. She's planning to get married in June. We know you'll make Dick a good wife, Jean. FRENCH, ROBERT “Frenchie” Intramural Softball 2; Stunt Night 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Technicians Club 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Football 4 “A friend in need is a friend in deed.” A dusty streak. There is the groan of brakes; a complete circle is made and Frenchie’s car is parked for another day. Even thoi h there are some parts missing, he'll insist it’ll run better than Mr. Amsdorf's car. TE ays KM uij “B-B tic Club 1, 2, Vice President 3; , 2, 3, 4; Freshman Night 1; One-Act i; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Home Room Com-3; Majorettes 3, 4; Prize Speaking 3; nt Council President 4; Leadership 4; Student Government Conference 4; 4; Senior Play 4 and fuir of fun, Td to everyone.0 B-B won the election as Student Council president, she proved everyone that the ‘‘weaker sex” could take over. She has done a very good Job since she was elected. Pm sure we'll never forget her as president of Student Council or on the basketball court. GAUTHIER, ARMAND “Gouchle” Stunt Night 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club 2; Technicians Club 2, 3, 4; B-Choir 2; Drama matic Club 2; Photobugs 2; Basketball 2, Intramural 4; Junior Prom 3 “Young boys will be young boys. Gouchle is that fellow that doesn't seem to have any worries at all. If you want to know how fast any car can go Just ask Gouchie. He's tried most all of them. GAUTHIER, RITA “Rita Majorette 1; Photobugs 1, 2; Outing Club 1; Basketball 1; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3; Freshman Night 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Assembly 3 “Above my life I love a steadfast friend. Rita is one of our cheerleaders that you always see at a football or basketball game trying her best to keep the morale of the spectators up. If you ever want her, she’s the waitress in Norman's that keeps trying to keep orders straight. GEE, ELIZABETH “Betty Photobugs 1, 2; Majorettes 1; Dramatic Club 1, Treasurer 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3; Freshman Night Committee 1; Outing Club 1; Elective Chorus 1; One-Act Plays 1; French Club 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Biology Assembly 2; Freshman Reception Committee 4 “Forward and frolic glee was there, The will to do, the soul to dare. Betty is just full of pep and always willing to dare to do something. What's this about you sitting in the snow in your pajamas at Melba’s pajama party, Betty? Cold, wasn’t it? GIBBS, JOHANNA “Sis Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball Assistant Manager 1; Photobugs 1, 2, Secretary 4; Freshman Night Committee 1; French Club 2, 3; Stunt Night 2, 3; Majorettes 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Home Room Vice President 3; Junior Prom Assembly 3; Band 4; Science Club 4; Class Prophecy 4; Senior Play 4 “Happy am I, from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me ?” Sis is that jolly girl that always has a smile for everyone except when she's in one of her rare moody days. The one who gets the biggest smile is Alan, of course. How does he rate? GOODRICH, RITA Crls Cheerleader I, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 1; Home Room Treasurer 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Home Room Committee 2; Home Room Vice President 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Council Alternate 3; Freshman Reception 4 Always full of fun and pep, Just a girl you can't forget. Rita plans to go into nurses training next fall and we can just see her dancing the jitterbug down the hall to her patients. She's always been lots of fun. If you ever see Rita you will almost always see her other half, Buzzy, with her. GOULD, JOYCE Joy B-Cholr 1; Outing Club 1; Home Room Secretary 1, 2; Stunt Night 1, 3, 4; Elective Chorus 1; A cappella Choir 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, President 3; Biology Assembly 2; Photobugs 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; All-State Chorus 3, 4; Junior Prom Assembly 3; Girls State 3; Newspaper 4; Class Secretary 4; New England Chorus 4; Girls Octet 4; Concert Series General Chairman 4 Ever charming, ever new. Joyce has been a good friend to all of us. She's been a very good secretary to the class, too. I'm sure we'll all miss your dependability. I GUAR1NO, VINCENZA Vlnny A cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Stunt Night 2; Biology Assembly 2: Vermont State Festival 2, 4; French Club Assembly 2; All-State Chorus 3; Assemblies 3, 4: Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play Business Manager 4; Girls Octet 4 Catch that glint of mischief in her eye? That means there’s something doing by and by.” Vinny's that happy-go-lucky girl th it's always talking and laughing. Just try to keep her quiet. She's been a joy to have around. We know that no matter where Vinny goes, she'll still have that grin on her face. HEALEY, JOAN Joan Elective Chorus 1; A cappella Choir 2, 3, 4; B-Cholr 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Concert Series Comm 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Council 4; Senior Play 4; Vermont State Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club Sec. 4; New England Chorus 4; Senior Girls Octet 4; Outing Club 1; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 1, Sec. 2; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Home Room Pres. 2; Basketball 1; Photobugs 1; Freshman Night 1; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; All State Orchestra 3, 4; Asst. Softball Manager 1; Yearbook Staff 4 A mighty hunter, and her prey was man. Joan's activity list speaks for itself. You can always depend on Joan to help put anything over. Right now her Interest lies in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. HODGDON, IRENE Stub Basketball 1; 4-H Club 2, 3, Treas. 3; Stunt Night 2; Biology Assembly 2; Dramatic Club 3; Service Club Sec. 3; Home Room Sec. 3 Your life shall never lack a friend. Irene is one of the intelligent commercial students in our class, and we know she will go far in the business world. What will Mr. Freitas do without Irene to type the Closing Report? HOISINGTON, MARGARET Maggie Band 1, 2; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Elective Chorus 1; A cappella Choir 4; Latin Club lf 2; French Club 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Vermont State Festival 2, 3, 4; New England Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Comm. 1 A winning girl with winning ways Maggie’s talents lie in many fields, mainly music. In every musical organization you will find Maggie one of the mainstays of the group. You should see her play that violin. We know you will go far in your music career. KEEFE, DAVID Dave Stunt Night 3; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff No sense has he of ills to come --Nor care beyond today. Dave's main interest is in baseball. If you ever have any doubt as to what is going on in the diamond, Just ask Dave and he can tell you all the answers. LaBELLE, GENEVA Geneva It's better to be small and shine, than to be tall and cast a shadow. Geneva is one of the quiet members of our class. She always has a ready smile. Whatever you do, Geneva, we're sure you'll succeed. LaPLANT, NORA Nora Elective Chorus 2; Junior Prom Committee 3 A real good pal is she to all who know her. Quiet but not so serious, is friendly and cheerful Nora. She has proven herself to be a true friend to all. LaROCK, JOYCE Joyce French Club 2; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Dancing Class 3; Band 4; Freshman Initiation 4 Smile and the world smiles with you. Joyce comes to us from Quechee. Her ready smile and flashing eyes are an asset to her. May you always find happiness In whatever you do. LEACH, ARLENE Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3 Arlene Variety Is the spice of Life. She may be little but oh f what fun. Arlene has proven herself to be a friend to all. Good luck to you. LEONARD, PATRICIA Pat” Outing Club 1, 4; Softball 2, 3; Stunt Night 2, 3; Three One Act Plays 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3 To know her is to like her.” If you ever want to have fun, Just see Pat. She can really make you laugh. Her sunny smile has helped to brighten up Room 5. MACE, JESSIE Jess” Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Softball 3; Service Club 3; Elective Chorus 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Dance Comm. 4; Freshman Reception Comm. 4 A sweeter maid one cannot find.” You want to learn how to dance? You go to the right person when you go to Jess. She knows all the steps. MARTANIUK, ANNIE Annie” Elective Chorus 3, 4; Dancing Class 3; Stunt Night 4; Freshman Reception Comm. 4 Silence is Golden.” Although Annie is seldom heard, when she does speak it’s worth listening to. O'CONNOR, DONALD Buzzy” Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 2; Elective Chorus 1; Class Day Trip Comm. 1; Stunt Night 2, 3; Student Council 3, Vice Pres. 3; Photobugs 3; Treas. 3;Home Room Pres. 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3 Let us have wine and women, mirth and laughter, Sermons and soda-water the day after.” We all know Buzzy by that dashing No. 5 on the Basketball floor. Buzzy and Rita have given us one of the best romances in HJH.S. We wish you the best of everything, Buzzy. � PAIGE, EUGENE Brud” Class Treas. 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room. Comm. 2; Home Room Treas. 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Photobugs 3, 4; Dance Class 3; Stunt Night 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Football 4; Newspaper Club 4; Sports Editor, Newspaper 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Photobugs Treas.4 Why do today what you can do tomorrow, especially when the sports section of the newspaper is in front of you.” Brud’s main interest is in sports. What did you do with that $100 you won from guessing the scores on the football games, Brud? We know that you will succeed in being a sports announcer. PARKER, DOROTHY Dotty” Home Room Treas. 1; Latin Asst. 1, 2; Photobugs 1; Elective Chorus 2; Service Club 3; Outing Club 4; Dancing Class 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3 Her Oldsmobile is her undoing.” We don't think that Dotty will ever forget Driver's Training Class, especially her arguments with Mr. Drake. She'll make a cute nurse, you can bet on that. PARKER, VIOLA “Vicky” 4-H Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Service Club 3; Stunt Night 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Future Teachers' Club 4 Life's a pleasant institution; let us take it as it comes.” Vicky's that quiet, dark-haired lass with a pretty smile. With your easy going manner, Vicky, happiness should be gained. ROCKWOOP, GRETA Greta” Elective Chorus 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Latin Club 1; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Service Club 3; Girls’ State 3; Future Teachers’ Club 4 ‘ She who has red hair will have red hair till she dyes.” Being one of the few girls in our class with red hair, Greta has something to be proud of. We know that you will succeed in whatever you do. SARGENT, STEPHEN Stevie” Stunt Night 1, 2, 3; Photobugs 2, 3; Ski Team 4; Ski Club 4; Technicians Club 3; Class Banner Comm. 3; Dancing Class 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council Treas. 4; Boys' State Serious, but quick of wit.” Stevie is one of our super business men and has worked earnestly and hard in making our Yearbook a success. SCELZA, RICHARD “Bucky” Football 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; New England Festival 4; All-State Chorus 1; All State Band 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Brass Ensemble 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; A cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Director 4; Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Sec. 2; Newspaper 4; Ping Pong Club 2; Photobugs 1, 2 “And then he will talk— ye gods, how he will talk ' Arguing is the spice of life for Bucky. In class meetings you can always depend upon Bucky to have something to say. All kidding aside though, Bucky has been one of the most active members in our class, es-Decially in all musical organizations. STOWE, ROBERT “Bob” Technicians Club 4 “No one knows what he can do until he tries.” You seem to be very quiet in class, Bob, and even though we don’t hear from you very much, we have enjoyed having you as a member of our class. TENNEY, JANET “Janet” Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Elective Chorus 1; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; A cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Octet 4; Marching Band 1,2, 3, 4; Vermont Music Festival 3, 4; New England Festival 3, 4; Vice Pres, of Class 3; Junior Prom Chairman 3; French Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Assembly Chairman 4; Point System Chairman 4; Exchange Band Concert 4; Outing Club 1; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Photobugs 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 4; Girls’ State 3; Senior Play Committee 4 “Life without sport is not fun.” Janet has been one of our star basketball players for the past four years. Her striking combination of style, humor, and personality have made her one of the popular members of our class. Lucky will be the man that holds her heart. THIBODEAU, DORIS “Doris” Elective Chorus 1; B-Choir 2; French Club 2; Stunt Night 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Librarian 4 “The smile that won’t come off.” Doris must have been brought up by the saying, “Children should be seen but not heard”. She seldom has anything to say, but OH I what a smile. TRUELL, JEAN “Trudy” Outing Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Sec. 1; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Vermont Music Festival 3, 4 “A winning girl with winning ways.” Here we have another star player on the basketball floor. Trudy can sure sling that ball across the floor. Jean has a smile for everyone. VINCENT, ALICE Alice French Club 2; Photobugs 2; Stunt Night 2, 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Elective Chorus 3, 4; Future Teachers' Club 4; Yearbook staff 4 She's a lady through and through. Sweetness, kindness, and all the essentials of a good friend) These are found in Alice. She has really proven herseff a true friend to all. WEARE, HARRY Harry East Greenwich. R. I. Junior Prom Comm. 3 A good companion and as firm a friend. Harry came to us in our Senior year. During the little time he has been with us he has proven himself a true classmate to all. He is a very helpful and cooperative member and we are proud to have him graduate with us. WHIPPLE, JOAN Joan Stunt Night 1, 2, 4; Softball 1, 3; B-Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Photobugs 1; Outing Club 1, 4; Library Club 2, 3; Newspaper 2; 4-H Club 2; Elective Chorus 2; Class Most Comm. 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Dancing Class 3 There’s a mischievous looking twinkle in her eye. Joan, stop talking! Joan, get to work f Joan, turn around I Yes, you got it. It's no other than Joan and you know who. However, Joan has been a very active member in class. WOOD, PETER Pete Football 1, 2, 3; Outing Club 1; Wrestlir 1; Stunt Night 2; Assemblies 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Photobugs 2; Tech. Club 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Prize Speaking 3; Boys' State He Is tough, ma'am, tough and de-villshly shy.” Is it a Bird? Plane? Superman? No, it's Pete coming around the corner on two wheels. Aside from being one of the class glamour boys, he is also our class speedster. WRIGHT, GLORIA Gogi” Elective Chorus 1, 3, 4; Stunt Night 2; Service Club 3 But how that dimple twinkled -- I can never forget.” Now that you've got your license, Gloria, how about a ride someday? WRIGHT, LAWRENCE “Larry” A cappella choir 3, 4; Newspaper 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Elective Chorus 3, 4; Football 3, 4 “I like a good grouch when I get it, Sea-deep and indigo blue.” Here's the class crooner. Larry has a wonderful voice as he has shown us from his singing in choir and in the talent shows. You'll go far with that voice, Larry. Good Luck! WYMAN, ELLEN Ellen” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Elective Chorus 2, 3; Assemblies 2; Stunt Night 3; Orchestra 4 “Her eyes were blue and calm, as in the sky in the sunniest noon.” Ellen is one of the cutest girls in our class. She is always ready with a smile and helping hand. Good luck to a sweet girl. WYMAN, HELEN “Helen” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Stunt Night 3; Elective Chorus 3, 4; Dance Band 4 “A happy disposition is the gift of God.” Being a twin has its advantages, and we all agree that the many good traits were evenly divided. Best of luck to you, Helen in your married life. YORK, BARBARA “Barb” B-Choir 2, 3; Elective Chorus 2; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4; Dancing Class 3; Soft-Dall 3, 4; A cappella Choir 4; Cheerleader 4 “A girl to know and a girl worth while.” We had the opportunity to meet Barb when she entered the doors of HMJ3. in our Sophomore year. She is one of our famous cheerleaders. We'll miss you. Barb. 5 is Larry is our only P. G. student this year but he seems like a bona fide member of our class because of his still active interest in extracurricular activities and class functions. Sent on Bob was a member of our class until the end of our Sophomore year and during that time he made quite a name for himself with his singing voice. He has kept up his studies in the Navy the last two years and we are happy to have him back to graduate with us. cj ss Tnosn's Sor hisf c te i Sett Loofr ve, £mttns m. m Most LifrtL ft Succeed Sett ttfist Senion PHa u Friday evening, December 2, the class of 1950 put on the play “Honor Bright” by Austin Goetz. The music was provided by the high school orchestra. Miss Urie was the director and her assistants were “Sis” Gibbs and Gloria DePalo. Mayor Cummings (Earl Curtis) turned the city government over to Billy Gilroy (Peter Wood) and his business manager, Mouse Madigan (Richard Blanchard) and goes off golfing. The council girls were Cynthia (Joan Fielder), Peggy (Melba Davis), and Lila (Fay Fisher). Cyril Cummings (Steven Sargent) was the council boy who found himself. With the assistance of Mayor Gilroy’s private secretary, Rosalie Winwood (Nancy Call) and his best girl friend, Tweet Weaver (Beatrice Gates), the government makes a thorough mess of the city. Leo McGoon (Clinton Calef), operator of the Blue Eagle, and Dora Gilroy (Phyllis Cameron), are representatives of the interests whose feet the government stepped on. In the end they pacify the enraged real mayor and got a real reform into motion. The play was a huge success both financially and artistically. C5.a We, the Class of 1950, of Hartford High School, in the Township of Hartford, County of Windsor, State of Vermont, being of unsound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be our last Will and Testament. After four weary years of turning pages of dull and uninteresting books, we bequeath the following gifts: To the Faculty: To Mr. Fretias we will a few private detectives to keep him well-informed of all foul play. To Mr. Gates we will a case of amnesia, to help him forget the Class of ’50. To Miss Urie we leave a perfect cast for next year’s Senior Play. To Mr. Fisk we leave a “bug” of the order ’’Hemiptera”. To Mrs. Whitcomb we leave Automobile Insurance for all her Choir trips. To Mr. Bush we leave new instruments and new students for a red hot band! To Mr. Jurras we will a scholarship to the University of Alabama for Sheila Gale. To Miss Kingsbury we leave a private office without interruptions. To Miss Wheeler and Miss Cadorette we will transportation to the White Church and all school dances. To Mr. Arnsdorf we will a peaceful Chemistry Class without us! To Miss Young and Mr. Solari we leave a studious Junior High and a quiet school. To Miss Van Deusen we will a Spanish I class. To Mr. Cottone we will the good teams that he was willed last year, but didn’t get. To Mr. Cate we will a new jeep, to take him to his new farm in Jericho. To Miss Barnett we leave a General Electric Kitchen. To Mr. Thompson we leave a private secretary to keep all that material in order. To Mr. Drake we will two new Studebakers: one for his driver training class and one to replace his “old”car! To Mr. Hall we will some new brakes for that “car”! To the cooks we leave a new, modern kitchen with all electrical appliances. To the janitors we will a hard working Senior Class to clean Room 5. To the Classes: To the Class of ’51 we leave the traditional bottle of aspirin and Room 5, also, Senior Essays completely written. To the Class of ’52 we will a successful Junior Prom with Vaughan Monroe’s orchestra. To the Class of 53 we leave our sacred footsteps in which you will eventually follow. To the Class of ’54 we leave the honor of using the front door. To the Underclassmen: Harry Weare, Ernie Eaton, and Brud Paige, “The Three Musketeers,” leave their friendship to Jane Rogers, Mildred Toomey, and Joyce Robinson. Helen Wyman, Jean Fogg, Reta Blake, and Patricia Aher leave their ability to catch a man to whoever needs it. Robert French leaves his job as Class Chauffeur to Nelson Jones. Ellen Wyman leaves her gum chewing ability to Eva Bomhower. Larry Wright leaves his singing voice to Perry Wagoner. Joan Whipple leaves her aggressiveness to Mamie Lou Proctor. Jean Truell wills the milking machine she got from Jeanne Simonds to Nancy Nott. “Bucky” Scelza leaves — Thank heavens! Dorothy Parker wills her flirting technique to Sally Patterson. Viola Parker and Greta Rockwood leave their quietness to “Jackie” Scelza and Louis Fletcher. Ronald Cowen leaves his height to Teddy Haley. Kay Davis wills her DuBarry Success Course to Patricia Agan. Albert Dutton leaves his love for school to Ray Hathorn. Gloria Wright leaves her dignity to Maggie Austin. Fred Allen wills his ability to sleep in classes to Lucien Gauthier. “Buzz” O’Connor leaves his informal manner to Johnnie Agan. Betty Cameron leaves her messy desk in Room 5 to the janitors. It will keep them busy all summer. “Sis” Gibbs leaves Alan, darn it. Matthew Daley leaves many happy hunting and camping trips to the Junior Sportsmen. Constance Fitzmorris wills her quietness to Kay Jackson. Fay Fisher wills her giggle and noise to the members of the Freshman Class. Betty Gee leaves her way with the opposite sex to Marilyn Sleeper. Rita Gauthier wills her job in Norman’s to some poor Junior who has owed dues since her Freshman year. Beatrice Gates wills her position as Student Council President to her successor with her ability to do the job as well. Clinton Calef leaves his arguing ability to Harold Bell. Stuart Carpenter keeps his friendship with Susan Blanchard; he wants it. Phyllis Cameron leaves her brain to Louise Phelps. Look out, Einstein! Irene Hodgdon leaves her efficient ways to Connie Carter. Joan Fielder leaves some of her pounds to Frances Stevens. Margaret Hoisington leaves her ability to play the violin to Claire Hazen. Joan Healey wills one of her boyfriends to Alice Larabee; she doesn’t really need both of them. “Vinny” Guarino leaves peace and quiet to Miss Urie’s English Class. Joyce Gould leaves her task of Senior Class Secretary to Myrtle Downing, hoping she will not have the troubles Joyce has had with graduation invitations. Rita Goodrich leaves her job of Class Treasurer, plus some easy methods for getting money out of people, to Nancy Nott. Annie Martaniuk leaves her washing to whoever likes to wash. She doesn’t. Nancy Call leaves her ability to run to school and get in her seat in the five minutes between 8:15 and 8:20 to Bevalie Rector. “Toot Toot” Curtis leaves his tuba to some boy with strong shoulders. “Jo” Darling leaves her friendliness and engaging smile to the biggest grouch in the Junior Class. Melba Davis leaves her abilities to give parties to Paul Covell. Gloria DePalo and William Beattie leave their ability to go steady to Phyllis and Joe. Pete Wood leaves his job as class grouch to Don Richards. Dick Blanchard leaves his quiet grin to any boy commercial student. Carl Baird wills his abilities to lead the band to the future drum major of Hartford High, “Juju” Sacco. Barb York leaves his giggle to Kit Curtis. Alice Vincent leaves her alarm clock to whoever wants it. It doesn’t work. Doris Thibodeau and Geneva LaBelle leave their hike to Wilder to Barbara Utton and Sandra Freitas. Janet Tenney leaves her hot temper to Dick Fogg. David Keefe leaves his job as pitcher to anyone who can qualify, although no one could do the job Dave did. Robert Stowe wills his daily trek to Hartford to Jimmy Devins. Steve Sargent leaves his girl catching ability to Jerry Parker. Arlene Leach leaves her cute “sneeze” to Reg Hoskins. How do you like it, Arlene? Joyce LaRock and Nora LaPlante will their love for “Woody and His Ramblers” to “Effie” Luce, Maria Terino, and Pat Bacon. Pat Leonard and Jessie Mace leave their corny jokes to Catherine Roberts and Ann Grenon. Madeline Banagan leaves her silliness to Pat Facteau, who doesn’t need it. The Class of ’50 leaves a box of ice cream sandwiches to Harry Kinne. We, the Class of 1950, of Hartford High School, do now declare this, our last Will and Testament, to be signed and sealed, on the 17th day of June, in the year 1950, under the hands of: Patricia Aher Joanne Darling Donald O’Connor Witnessed by Sharpie, the tack Wally, the walnut Woody, the woodpecker Joker, the card (Pnopkecu In June, 2025, we were peacefully motoring through the beautiful, modernized streets of White River Junction, now famous for its cleanliness and size. As our eyes wandered from the road to admire the extreme improvement over our high school days, we became completely befuddled. Wham! We felt ourselves whizzing through space in Heaven’s first-class transcontinental elevator. As we made our way further upward we agreed to look up some of our old classmates, as most of them must have departed from Earth by now. Finally we reached St. Peter’s gate and as the tall dark-haired elevator boy turned to let us out we recognized him, much to our surprise, to be none other than PETER WOOD, a former taxi driver in the Bronx, who was assigned as elevator boy between Heaven and Hell since St. Peter was undecided as to which way he should go. While talking with him we were approached by St. Peter’s secretary who turned out to be PAT LEONARD, who was to conduct us through the Golden Gates. Pat was such a good secretary to the President on Earth that St. Peter had removed her for himself. We told Pat of our desire to see some of our old friends and, being very sympathetic, she agreed to guide us around to the different places in this new world. As we began our journey we were first greeted by the shrill blasts of a trumpeter who we assumed must be the angel Gabriel. But Pat corrected us, telling us it was one of our old classmates RICHARD SCELZA who, because he had done so well on Earth leading the most fascinating musical extravaganza of that time, had forced old and decrepit Gabriel to resign from his position. Strolling down the Milky Way, our eyes first caught a glimpse of a fluffy, pink cloud on which was erected a huge dairy bar. Being extremely thirsty, we entered and were greeted by the familiar face of JEAN TRUELL who we learned had more than kept up her good reputation for milk and milk products here in Heaven as well as on Earth. The coal shovelers are especially indebted to her, for each day she ships hundreds of gallons of milk to them by the same company that she hired on Earth, the STUART CARPENTER Jet Company, (still famous for speed and courtesy). As the angel at the dairy bar turned to take our order we recognized her to be RITA GAUTHIER. As a soda jerker on Earth, Rita couldn’t be beat; we soon found out it would be impossible to find anybody to beat her in Heaven. After sipping the last drop of our delicious milk shakes, we once more headed down the Milky Way. As we passed a goldsmith shop Pat called our attention to CARLTON FLETCHER’S name above the door, and we immediately entered to find out his accomplishments on Earth. Carlton was busily hammering tiny golden slippers. St. Peter had drafted him at the early age of 30 to take care of the prosperous shoe business in Heaven, since Carlton had proved his ability while on Earth. Having many more friends to look up, we said goodbye and began to wander on. Looking down the lane the peculiar names of streets induced us to investigate a few. The first one we came to was Chlorophyll St. Reminiscing about our school days we recollected that chlorophyll was one of the many subjects written on for our senior essays. Inquiring further, Pat informed us the street had been named in honor of the famous scientist EARL CURTIS who had perfected chlorophyll and whose name on Earth ranked with Einstein. (Earl had done much for mankind and had lived longer than the usual life span, hence St. Peter had granted seclusion.) We didn’t tarry long for we realized he had had little sleep on Earth and we knew he must rest. As we glanced down the next street, we thought we were dreaming, for it looked so much like Paris, but as we walked on farther we found it was quite real. Doing so well on Earth, creating and modeling French fashions and managing a store in Paris, DORIS THIBODEAU, ALICE VINCENT, and VIOLA PARKER were bequeathed their last request to remain in French atmosphere. As we looked in on them we found them as charming as ever and full of French generosity. Remembering a few smitherings of school French we convulsed them with our attempts to get into the French culture the three loved so much. As we talked over old days, they informed us that ARLENE LEACH, too, had been granted her last request and was living on the Cloud of Paradise”, the nearest thing to Florida weather they had in Heaven. Noticing that time was passing and being anxious to see another old Pal we departed toward the Cloud of Paradise”. As the old on-Earth expression goes, “Our dogs were barking”, so we immediately began to look for transportation. After standing on the corner of Milky Way Avenue and Gay Paree Terrace we spotted a shining jet taxi and signaled for it to stop. As the driver opened the door for us to enter we discovered him to be ROBERT FRENCH, another friend and classmate of ours. Telling Bob our destination, we took off for the “Cloud of Paradise”. En route he told us of his exploits on Earth and his accomplishment of producing a jet car, after buying out Henry Ford. He also informed us that RONALD COWEN and ROBERT STOWE, who had incorporated with him, were still on Earth although old, grey and really quite feeble. Nearing the cloud we noticed the considerable change in temperature and the gentle, balmy breeze which brushed our faces. At last, reaching our destination, we bade adieu to Bob and approached the gates to the cloud. We were first greeted by MATTHEW DALEY, who had done so well on Earth as governor of Vermont that St. Peter had transferred him to this equally fine position as ‘governor of the “Cloud of Paradise”. After we received the keys to the cloud we made our way into the interior where we spied ARLENE LEACH leisurely stretched out on a piece of fluffy cloud absorbing the warmth of the Paradise sun. Much to our surprise she still had her youthful beauty, no doubt preserved by the tropical weather in which she spent most of her life on Earth. Chatting about the friends we had already seen, Arlene informed us that PAT AHER, HELEN WYMAN, JEAN FOGG, and RETA BLAKE were also living in this gay atmosphere, as it was the nearest to the happiness they had experienced while living on Earth after swimming the sea of matrimony shortly after graduation. As we entered their quarters we had little doubt that they had made fine wives, for their rooms were immaculately clean. Being extremely hungry from walking, we gratefully accepted their invitation to stay for lunch which again proved their efficiency as housewives. After finishing our dinner we walked about the cloud taking in much of the beauty. Hating to leave but again remembering the many friends we yet had to see we said goodbye and headed for the gates of the cloud. Boarding a bus at the gates, we turned upon hearing a familiar laugh to see none other than FAY FISHER, our old class comedian, who was on her way to the “Limbo of the Lost”, where she is to be exiled forever for being so noisy and carefree on Earth. Having discovered that VINNY GUARINO was also sentenced there, we decided to go along with Fay to see Vinny and perhaps find a few others. We discovered the “ Limbo of the Lost” to contain a variety of souls doing the opposite of what they indulged in on Earth. From this information you can guess that Fay and Vinny were spending the rest of eternity in deep silence. This cloud wasn’t as pretty as the “Cloud of Paradise” but it was sufficient for its purpose. Looking around we spotted FRED ALLEN who has to spend eternity staying awake. He told us he used to test the comfort of mattresses on Earth. Staying awake isn’t hard for Fred as he lives near GRETA ROCKWOOD whose punishment for being so silent is laughing all the time. Her life on Earth had been spent silently hidden away among the bookstacks in Baker Library. As the hours were flying swiftly by and we did not spot any of our other classmates we inquired as to where we would be able to see some of them and were told to go back to Milky Way Avenue. We again boarded a bus which would take us back to the Avenue. When we got off we noticed we had arrived at the business section of the Milky Way. As we had just landed in Heaven we were still in our Earthern clothes and felt conspicuous. Noticing a fashion shop, we entered to see the latest Heavenly fashions. The owner of the shop turned out to be DOTTY PARKER with her able assistant ARMAND GAUTHIER. We learned they had bought out and successfully run Macy’s Store while on Earth. We told Dotty we would like to see the latest creations in halos, robes and wings. Dotty snapped her fingers and a very familiar figure entered the room from the arched doorway, dressed in the newest styles. It was JOANNE DARLING who had been one of America’s leading models. Very pleased with the looks of these new styles, we purchased a complete outfit and put it on. We began to feel more at home in Heaven. After talking animatedly a few minutes we left the shop, delighted to see our friends doing so well in their business. Going out to the street we heard the familiar sound of a paper boy yelling “Extra! Read all about it! Foreigners in Heaven!”Knowing that he was talking about us, we rushed to buy a paper to find out where the newspaper office was so that we could go to tell the owner we were not foreigners but had only failed to pass through the Seat of Judgment, where we would have to return by nightfall. Looking through the paper we saw the address of the office and immediately headed for it. When we arrived we asked for the owner and were amazed to find it was NANCY CALL. We told her our story and she agreed to put out a special paper to stop the growing panic. Never having been in a newspaper office before, we asked Nancy to show us around. This she willingly did as she was very proud of her paper. We found she employed B-B GATES as her chief editor. She did really great work, with the assistance of her ace-reporter DICK BLANCHARD, and ERNEST EATON, her cartoonist. He was said to have been even greater than Walt Disney. Nancy informed us that she was very fortunate, through the help of St. Peter, of course, in getting most of the staff she employed while managing the Baltimore Sun on Earth. We then bade Nancy goodbye. Upon our departure from the office we noticed throngs of people entering a large building. Pat told us that there was a concert there this afternoon. We decided to go in and listen to it and at the same time give ourselves a rest. We bought our tickets and entered. Selecting seats near the middle, we sat down. Glancing through the program, we found the concert featured MARGARET HOISINGTON at the harp, an all boys’ choir led by LARRY WRIGHT and an angels’ trio featuring JOAN HEALY, JANET TENNEY, and JOYCE GOULD, plus an all-girls’ choir led by BARBARA YORK. After the concert we went backstage to see our old friends. We found the trio and Barb in their dressing room. They were just as surprised to see us as we were to see them. We asked the girls what they did while on Earth. Joan told us she gained a permanent position with the Navy when she married a former student of R.P.I. Janet who was forever blushing became nationally advertised as “Posy” for the Posy Red Rouge Company owned by Joyce Gould. Barbara spent two years taking P.G. courses at Hartford High School and married shortly after. Chatting a few minutes, we left them and went to see Margaret. We found her talking with Larry and GENEVA LABELLE. We were invited to have a cup of atmosphere with our friends. Over our cups we talked over old times and our doings on Earth. Margaret kept up with her violin and became world famous. Larry studied voice and became the heartthrob of every teen-age girl, while Geneva accompanied him on his tours. After spending a very pleasant half hour, we told them we had to leave to look up more of our friends. Larry said he would take us to where we could see BILL BEATTIE and GLORIA DEPALO. Going down almost to the end of the Milky Way, we stopped in front of a long low building. Nearing the door we heard these words, “One, two, bend, three, four, up-one, two, bend, three, four, up.” We recognized the voice as Gloria's. Going to the door we saw Bill leading a group of souls through calisthenics. As we approached Bill, he turned, gave us a quick glance, and yelled, “Get in 1 ine! What do you think you’re doing!” So there we were — one, two, bend, three, four, up-one, two, bend, three, four, up. After 15 minutes Bill stopped; we grabbed the opportunity to go to talk to him and Gloria. What a surprise it was to them when we told them we enjoyed their routine. The proud Bill informed us he and his wife, Gloria, while on Earth, had shared the honor of winning the U.S. Championship trophy in basketball six years in succession. He owned his own successful team the Beattie Bears”, and had on it that famous twosome, BUZZY DEAD-EYE” O’CONNOR and BRUD CATCH UM” PAIGE, who held all star position as the highest scorers in the field of basketball. Asking the whereabouts of these two we were told they were still on Earth, now retired and the idol of many youths. He told us RITA GOODRICH had reached Heaven just a short time before and was weaving stars and silently worrying for fear BUZZY might find another. He next asked us if many shooting stars had been showering down on Earth lately and, as we thought about it, we remembered that there had been quite a few. We asked why and were told that when DAVID KEEFE had arrived three years ago and found that there was no baseballs in Heaven he turned to shooting stars instead. He had baseball in his system, being an unforgettable pitcher of the Philadelphia A’s while on Earth. Glancing at our watchglass, we noticed night was fast approaching us. We had enjoyed our visit with Bill and Gloria; we hated to leave, but St. Peter hates to wait. We decided to hunt up a restaurant where we could eat a quick snack before leaving. Walking up the Avenue a way, we came to a place called “Thundercloud” Diner, so called because of the dark cloud it sat upon. We entered and seated ourselves near the window. A waitress approached us and without warning gave us a slap on the wings and yelled, Well, can’t you speak?” We looked up and were surprised to see JOAN WHIPPLE. She advised us to order a piece of lightning, mashed thunder, with a dish of hail as vegetables, a cut of wind, and a dish of snow topped with rain. This we did, knowing Joan’s advice was good as she had been an advisor for the lovelorn on Earth. She brought us our supper which we enjoyed immensely, so much that we wanted to compliment the cooks. Joan willingly took us to the kitchen where we saw the cooks who were MADELINE BANAGAN and ANNIE MARTANIUK, both more famous on Earth than Fanny Farmer. We complimented them and then left the restaurant. As we reached the door we met STEVIE SARGENT, another old friend, who was going in to have his daily supper of energy before going back to hold up the Earth. He acquired this position after taking the Charles Atlas course and winning the title of Mr. America on Earth. We were amazed to see little Stevie now the spitting image of Atlas himself. As it was growing rather dark, we decided to head toward St. Peter’s gates. We were walking along the street, minding our own business, when we heard a loud screeching of brakes. Turning around we saw NORA LA PLANT coming toward us. We noticed she was riding a jet motorcycle. We asked Nora what she was doing on a motorcycle in Heaven. She told us she was permitted to bring her motorcycle to Heaven since she had been such a famous daredevil rider for Barnum and Bailey Circus on Earth. Nora offered to give us a ride to St. Peter’s gate but we preferred to walk. Before she left, we asked her what JOYCE LAROCK and JESSIE MACE were doing. It seems Joyce had been in Barnum and Bailey’s Circus riding horses bareback, while Jessie had joined up with Woody and his Ramblers after finishing school. In Heaven they teamed up together and were teaching the angels how to ride horseback and how to sing the latest Western songs. We continued up the road and spied HARRY WEARE sitting on a large crane. Going over to talk to him we noticed a bridge going farther than the eye could see. Harry told us this was a bridge he was engineering between Heaven and Hell. He had engineered bridges that connected all of the continents together while on Earth. We wished Harry much success in his task and started toward those Pearly Gates. Trudging along, we met BETTY CAMERON, who had just arrived in Heaven, leaving parts of West Leb. in deep sorrow. She had been assigned to sell tickets for the lecture given by another old classmate, PHYLLIS CAMERON. Her lecture would be on the brain, as Phyllis was a famous brain surgeon down on the Earth. We told Betty to give Phyllis our regards, since we would be unable to see her and once again started our long journey back. Passing a secondhand shop we entered to sell our outfits as we were not sure where we would go. CLINTON CALEF was the owner of the shop and we found him to be quite a salesman. He not only bought back our outfits but several other things as well. As you can guess, Clinton was a great salesman while on Earth. We left the shop heavily loaded and wondering what had happened and what we could do with the things we had bought. We solved our problem when we saw a sign saying “Give what you don’t need to the poor.” We went into the little place near the sign and were greeted by the warm voice of IRENE HODGDON, who was such a great welfare worker on Earth and enjoyed her work sp much she decided to carry on helping the poor in Heaven. We were almost at the gates of St. Peter’s mansion much to our sorrow, for we had not seen all of our old classmates. It was rather dark out and, as we neared the gates, we were startled by a voice which yelled, “Who goes there?” Turning, we stared into the face of CARL BAIRD. He told us that after he had taken Dick Tracy’s famous detective course, he was so good that St. Peter sent a special request for him to come and guard his castle. He also told us of the whereabouts of several of our other classmates. MELBA DAVIS and BETTY GEE were determined to outlive their henpecked husbands (Harold and Dick) and were doing a nice job of it as neither one had entered the gates as yet. ELLEN WYMAN was given the position of Goddess of Beauty in Heaven as she was voted the prettiest Miss America the Earth ever saw. GLORIA WRIGHT and CONNIE FITZ-MORRIS are housekeepers for St. Peter as they had become famous at giving hints to the Good Housekeeping magazine about how to make the home cleaner. JOAN FIELDER is St. Peter’s milkmaid. She milks his cows morning and night and Carl said she couldn’t be beaten even by a milking machine since she had spent her life attaining high speed in milking. We then entered the gates. Now having seen or learned the whereabouts of all of our friends, we could come before the Seat of Judgment to see if we would be shoveling coal or floating along on a puffy cloud. We soon learned that we would be mighty hot the rest of Eternity. Those Burning Souls “SIS” GIBBS KAY DAVIS Cl As we Seniors glance back over our four years at Hartford High School we can see that those years have been successful. We have had what you might call a dictatorship in officers as Bill Beattie has reigned the last three years as President; Rita Goodrich has served as treasurer the last three years; and Nancy Call was secretary the first three years. Others have had a strong hold, too. Mat Daley was president our Freshman year and Vice-President our Senior year. Janet Tenney has served on Student Council every year and was Class Vice-President of our Junior year. Those that have had just a foot in the offices but served their office well include — Buz O’Conner, Freshman Vice-President; Brud Paige, Freshman Treasurer; George Snow, Sophomore Vice-President; Joyce Gould, Senior Secretary. Beatrice Gates was elected as Student Body President, thereby becoming the first female Student Body Head. We will be ever grateful to our homeroom sponsors during the past four years for their lasting patience, fortitude, and guidance. They were as follows: Freshman year, Miss Van Duesen and Mrs. Moon, the exchange teacher from England; Sophomore year, Mr. Cate and Mr. Jurras; Junior year, Miss Barton and Mr. Arnsdorf. Mr. Arnsdorf became the proud father of a baby daughter and presented us with cigars during the course of the year. Senior year, Mr. Gates saw us through. We started with a mighty tribe of 81 members but lost three, Ruth Benware, Fay Burnham, and Joseph Archambeault, somewhere during the summer of ’47. Elizabeth Cameron from Burlington and Barbara York of Boston came to start our Sophomore year with us. Our Junior year we found missing from our crowd Barbara Thurston, Liz and Carol Peabody, Lee Nicora, Phyllis Shattuck, George Snow, Robert Chadwick, Henry Leavitt, Barbara Jamieson, and Wayne Summer-sail. We were happy to welcome Larry Wright, Fred Allen, and Kay Davis. Not long after our Junior year closed, our class suffered a grievious loss with the death of our classmate, Edward Bebeau. This year, Madalyn Reynolds and Doris Blair left us and we happily welcomed Harry Weare -- we only wish he had come sooner so we could have known him better. We had waited three years for our great event — the Junior Prom. This Prom will be remembered by each member of the class for years to come. Another well remembered social function was our stunt nights. Our class fared pretty well in that, for we won first prize two years out of four (Freshman and Junior years). Our Senior play was by all means the most successful social function we have had. The Senior play showed the dramatic talent we have in our class. Never will any member of our class forget our Freshman Fun Night. Nor can we forget the sports field where many members of the class participated. We will all miss those exciting football games, and breath-taking baseball games. When we at last reached the last year of our high school days we were given the honor of initiating the lowly Freshmen. After putting the Freshmen through the ropes in the afternoon, we gave them a dance at night. Other memories of our four successful years at Hartford High School are: 1. The trips to the lake at the end of the years. 2. Costume dance for Sophomore night. 3. The squeaking floors in Room 5. 4. The rush to cafeteria during lunch periods. 5. The crowded cloakroom in Room 5 and the coat rack in Room 3. 6. The trips taken in Sociology and Problems of Democracy class. 7. The study hall in Room 5. 8. Mopping the gym floor for the Junior Prom. 9. Clinton Calef’s stand for and against socialized medicine. 10. Our biology class assembly and field trip. 11. The rain buckets in Room 5 catching the dripping raindrops. 12. The three year battle for our class colors. We end our four years here at Hartford High with what will be the most remembered days of al 1 -- Class Day, Baccalaureate, and last but not least, GRADUATION. “O wad some Pow’r the giftie gie us To see our sets as others see us--It wad from monie a blunder free us, And foolish notion.” Next come the underclassmen. Go to it kids! Study hard, giggle in study hall, argue about class colors and your Junior Prom, but most of all, have fun. ncSIcTicJa naeri (ju n ian FIRST ROW, left to right: Frances Stevens, Eva Bomhower, Patricia Bacon, Nancy Nott, Connie Carter, Harold EUis, Myrtle Downing, Claire Hazen, Mamie Lou Procter, Maria Terino, Louise Phelps. SECOND ROW: Miss Wheeler, Jeanine Gauthier, Barbara Herrick, Beverly Ward, Joanne Patterson, Myrna Peoples, Dorothy Romano, Judy Thibodeau, Bernice Maxfield, Ruth Withington, Ethel Luce, Pauline Withington, Mr. Arnsdorf. THIRD ROW: Jerry Parker, Robert Wagoner, Patricia Facteau, Margaret Austin, Bevalie Rector, Catherine Roberts, Ann Bushaw, Nancy Fogg, Norma Bundy, Mark Wood. FOURTH ROW: Marshall Way, Lucienne Gauthier, Marshall O’Connor, Joe Gee, John Heavisides, Gay Parker, Richard Hall, Nelson McKenny, Paul Coveil, John Agan. FIFTH ROW: Raymond Hathorn, Harold Bell, Howard Lyman, Patsy Baldasaro, Dick Fogg, Reginald Hoskins, David Griswold, Walter Hulbert, Philip Colton, Nelson Jones. President............................Harold Ellis Vice-President..........................Constance Carter Secretary..................................Myrtle Downing Treasurer.............................Nancy Nott Soplaamane FIRST ROW, left to right: Ann Terry, Marilyn Sleeper, Dawn Orcutt, Kathleen Curtis, Barbara Reed, James Devins, Gordon Ramsey, Jane Rogers, Beverly Comstock, Anita Blake, Anne Grenon. SECOND ROW: Mr. Hall, Alberta French, Alice Larabee, Eleanor Fogg, Elaine Hackett, Phyllis Waterman, Shirley Mans, Dorothy Kendall, Patricia Agan, Mary Coutermarsh, Patricia Romano, Mr. Cate. THIRD ROW: Susan Blanchard, Duane Williams, James Cossingham, Edgar LaBelle, Donald Cross, Robert Wagoner, Horace Judd, Don Richards, Gordon Day, John Smith’. FOURTH ROW: Jean Leavitt, Katherine Burnham, Helen Hoisington, Joyce Robinson, Mildred Toomey, Barbara Utton, Judith O’Brien, Jacqueline MacDonald, Joan Stock, Ruth Carter, Eloise Heavisides. FIFTH ROW: Robert Farmer, William Benjamin, Fred Holbrook, James Kivler, Roger Coutermanche, Franklin Albanese, Alston Sears, James Agan, Peter Simonds, Ronald Jorgenson SIXTH ROW: Ivon Downing, Paul Thibodeau, Norman Pratt, Roger Cheney, John Perkins, William Laughton, Howard Adams, Frank Reed, Alan Bigelow, Ernest Reeves. President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer...... .. James Devins Gordon Ramsey . .Barbara Reed Kathleen Curtis rie km. en FIRST ROW, left to right: Jeanette Calef, Marilyn Fogg, Arlene Blake, Simonne Choquette, Claudette Boutin, Beverly Roberts, John Harrington, Sally Patterson, Joan Grenon, Ruth Perkins, Barbara Walker, Janet Lussier. SECOND ROW: Miss Urie, Betty Ingham, Alice Hazen, Nancy Davis, Lois Eastman, Betty Adams, Shirley Adams, Margaret Scelza, Glennis Thurston, Hazel Wilcox, Miss Van Deusen. THIRD ROW: Perry Wagoner, Lois Hunt, Barbara Gibbs, Norma Conley, Sally Bennett, Phyllis Fogg, Charlotte Jones, Marietta Sacco, Cleora Porter, Cynthia Brown, Norma Adams, Ruth Sanderson. FOURTH ROW: Ralph Healey, Edgar Roberts, Seymour Hodgdon, Teddy Haley, Donald Carboneau, James West, Wilmer Maxham, Richard Cossingham, Sabino Romano, Raymond Roberts. FIFTH ROW: Harris Lyman, Fred Davis, Robert Cochran, Alfred Smith, Neil Carpenter, Arthur Phelps, Larry Beswick, Jerry Terino, James Grant, John Meagher. SIXTH ROW: David Hawkins, Donald Davis, Gordon Parker, Rodney Facteau, Wallace Olson, Jerry Wood, Arden Barton, Baxter Dodge, Louis Fletcher, Raymond Miller. SEVENTH ROW: Robert Marcotte, Elmer Varga, George Strong, James Dailey, Raymond Bennett, Fabien Hodgerney, John Johnson, Bernard Thibodeau. President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer_____ John Harrington Beverly Roberts . Sally Patterson ....Joan Grenon SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW, left to right: Jean Johnson, Cecile Despres, Janice Chambers, Ann Coutermarsh, Joyce Mace, Peter Lyford, Leon Jacobs, Harry Sacco, Bertha Hazen, Marjorie Grenon, Christine Hodgdon. SECOND ROW: June Bettis, Dianne Davis, Nellie Becker, Lorraine Gee, Basya Cohen, Elizabeth Roberts, Marjorie Wilkinson, Marion Mayotte, Ann Pallmerine, Sally Reed, Dianne Plamondon, Ann Thibodeau, Bertha Cushman, Norma Griswold. THIRD ROW: Richard Kapise, Shirley Heavisides, Jeanette Goudreau, Joan Henderson, Ann Ingham, Pauline Derushia, Beverly Robinson, Barbara Coutermarsh, Betty White, Barbara Gray, Jean Simmons. FOURTH ROW: Walter Wilcox, Nelson Fogg, Robert Langlois, Raymond Brooks, William Romano, Edward Brower, Richard Spaulding, John Roberts, Richard Dunn, Jack Blanchard, Rober LaBounty, Robert Vincent. FIFTH ROW: Miss Young, Donald Gray, John Ballou, Timothy Dailey, William Davis, Arthur Atchinson, Robert Green, Robert White, Walter Smith, Charles Truell, John Neal, George Woodward, Mr. Solarl. EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW, left to right: Mary Campbell, Barbara Gunn, Sheila Parker, Lucille Bebeau, Patricia Gould, Joseph Melisi, Richard Romano, Betty Jamieson, Betty Mossey, Lucille Twiss, Gloria Lewis. SECOND ROW: Marjorie Hatch, Mary Baldasaro, Marie Pecor, Cynthia Laskey, Evelyn Dodge, Janet Illsley, Cynthia Couture, Edythe George, Constance Cameron, Jean LaRoe, Charlotte Mace, Rose LaBelle, Janet Ralston. THIRD ROW: Donald Coutermanche, Norman Tenney, Ronald Theriault, Richard Wood, Calvin Wilson, Roland Despres, Herbert Williard, Robert Goodrich, William Gee, Richard Grenon, Walter Aher, Robert Chayer, John McKenney. FOURTH ROW: Miss Cadorette, Harry Kinne, Roy Thibodeau, Stanley Jackson, Edward Dailey, Burton Sullivan, Larry Leonard, Maurice Therrien, Edward Wyatt, David Brown, Richard Poulious. FIFTH ROW: Mr. Fisk, Phillip Carter, Carl Combs, George Gauthier, Walter Hunt, Wesley Doyle, Elias Blair, Hardman Astley, Vernon Smith, Brigham Stone, Richard Bebeau. Say not the struggle naught availeth Following are our sports teams, who, although overshadowed in some games in their league by schools twice their size, were never overshadowed nor outfought in spirit and love of games and competition. oot baM FIRST ROW, left to right: Donald O’Connor, Roger Coutermarsh, Gordon Ramsey, Bill Beattie, Dick Fogg, Matthew Daley, Ernest Reeves. SECOND ROW: Ernest Eaton, John Agan, Raymond Bennett, Paul Covell, Bucky Scelza, Frank Reed, Louis Fletcher. THIRD ROW: Mr. Cottone, Bill Laughton, John Smith, Brud Paige. Hartford experienced a rather poor football season this year. Our season’s record was two ties and five losses. Approximately thirty candidates, including eight letter-men, reported for training which was started in the last week in August. The Midgets fought hard in every game, especially the Hanover game when they battled to a six-six tie. Although there was a definite lack of substitutes, several first year men gave a fine account of themselves when called upon by Coach Cottone. Bill Beattie, who was captain of the squad, was on the honorable mention list for the all state team. SCORES Hartford 13 Woodstock 13 Hartford 8 Montpelier 13 Hartford 7 Newport 19 Hartford 6 Lebanon 32 Hartford 8 Brattleboro 32 Hartford 6 Hanover 6 Hartford 0 Windsor 13 CflivAb. (BasketbaW FIRST ROW, left to right: Sis Gibbs, Joanne Darling, Jean Truell, Janet Tenney Beatrice Gates, Dawn Orcutt. SECOND ROW: Jane Rogers, Kathleen Curtis, Mildred Toomey, Judith O'Brien Miss Wheeler, Jean Leavitt, Susan Blanchard, Rita Goodrich, Joan Grenon. flrlS exPerlenced a very successful season this year under the able supervision of Miss Wheeler. Their season’s record was eleven wins and three losses. As five of the varsity players were seniors next year's team will consist mainly of this year’s Junior varsity squad. Janet Tenney was high scorer for the year with a total of 170 points. The team was composed of the following players: Janet Tenney, right forward; Dawn Orcutt, left forward; Beatrice Gates,center forward; Johanna Gibbs, right guard; Jean Truell. left euard-and Joanne Darling, center guard. The team was very fortunate in having several fine reserves including Rita Goodrich Jean Leavitt, and Kathleen “Kit” Curtis. Hartford 47 Hartford 45 Hartford 30 Hartford 32 Hartford 22 Hartford 26 Hartford 52 Hartford 42 Hartford 29 Hartford 49 Hartford 47 Hartford 40 Hartford 20 Hartford 34 Lebanon 25 Lebanon 10 Alumni 20 Windsor 31 Woodstock 20 Bellows Falls 27 Hanover 25 Bradford 18 Stevens 31 Bradford 30 W indsor 40 Woodstock 27 Bellows Falls 32 Stevens 29 (G .ai dia ketbaM FIRST ROW, left to right: Brud Paige, Nelson Jones, Donald O’Connor, Ernest Reeves, Bill Beattie. SECOND ROW: Mr. Cottone,David Keefe, John Agan, Bernard Thibodeau, Paul Coveil, Teddy Haley. For the second season in a row the Midgets found rather tough sledding in Southern Vermont League competition. The team played twenty-two games this year, winning five and losing seventeen. They played sixteen league games and six non-league games. The Midgets faired much better in the non-league contests than they did in league competition. Hartford 35 Hartford 40 Hartford 47 Hartford 28 Hartford 24 Hartford 24 Hartford 44 Hartford 29 Hartford 35 Hartford 33 Hartford 31 Hartford 32 Hartford 36 Hartford 50 Hartford 30 Hartford 45 Hartford 47 Hartford 49 Hartford 47 Hartford 40 Hartford 33 Hartford 48 Hanover 27 Lebanon 56 Lebanon 28 Alumni 48 Brattleboro 62 Mt. St. Joseph 64 Windsor 40 Woodstock 15 Bellows Falls 42 Rutland 53 Springfield 54 West Rutland 38 Bennington 60 Brattleboro 75 Mt. St. Joseph 48 Windsor 33 Woodstock 54 Bellows Falls 55 Rutland 68 Springfield 56 West Rutland 66 Bennington 63 Sn am Junior High Champs 1945 cS hot4 FIRST ROW, left to right: Robert Farmer, Dick Fogg, Paul Coveil, Bernard Thibodeau, Arden Barton. SECOND ROW: Mr. Cottone, David Keefe, Robert Marcotte, Alan Bigelow, Richard Cossingham, Teddy Haley. The Junior Varsity Basketball team had a poor season. However, in spite of their rather poor showing several players gained much valuable experience. Several of the Junior Varsity players saw limited service on the varsity this year, and although they were inexperienced, gave a good account of themselves. (fia ebaM SECOND ROW, left to right: James Kivler, Raymond Bennett, Nelson Jones, Ernest Reeves. FIRST ROW; Theodore Haley, James Devins, Robert Wagoner, Eugene Paige, David Coach Cottone started spring training with eight letter reported. men among the thirty boys who The letter men are: “ Wagoner, Reggy” Hoskins, Brud” Paige, Nelson Jones, James Devins, “Dave” Keefe, and Paul Covell. ‘‘Ernie” Reeves, Robert . ei ht Payers, plus several of last year’s junior varsity squad, Coach Cottone should have little trouble fielding a very good baseball team. Enfield April 28 Hanover May 1 Lebanon May 3 Windsor May 8 South Royalton May 10 Woodstock May 12 West Lebanon May 16 Lebanon May 19 Windsor May 22 South Royalton May 24 West Lebanon June 2 Hanover June 6 Woodstock June 9 TVack FIRST ROW, left to right: Ernest Reeves, Ronald Cowen, Stuart Carpenter, Robert French, Eugene Paige. SECOND ROW: Mr. Fisk, William Laughton, Nelson Jones, Paul Thibodeau, Alan Bigelow. When Mr. Fisk issued the call for track candidates there was a very good response. Among the several boys who reported are six veterans, {hey are: Robert French, 100 and 880; Harold Ellis, 100 and 220; Ernest Reeves, shot put and broad jump; Nelson Jones, discus and shot put; Alan Bigelow, pole vault and broad jump; and Brud Paige, high jump and the 100. The pleasure which there is in life itself The activities in our school are many and varied. Along with affording an opportunity for meeting people, they also train us to get along with people. They are good training for future professions. One interested in a technical career might belong to Photobugs, Technicians’ Club, or Science Club. One interested in music might belong to the band, orchestra, or ;hoir. Even if it is just fun and a good time that you are looking for, you will find it in the activities in your school. Stucfeat Council? FIRST ROW, left to right: Harold Ellis, Constance Carter, Patsy Baldasaro, Beatrice Gates, Janet Tenney, Stephen Sargent, Nancy Call. SECOND ROW: Raymond Brooks, Wallace Olsen, Barbara Utton, Bevalie Rector, John Neal, Billy Benjamin, David Brown. THIRD ROW: Bill Beattie, James Devins, John Harrington, James Dailey, Joseph Melisi, Mr. Gates. President................Beatrice Gates Vice-President..........Patsy Baldasaro Secretary.........................Janet Tenney Treasurer.........................Steve Sargent The Student Council was organized to improve the school and to try to solve problems of the student body. They have done much work to improve student-faculty relations. They have charge of all clubs and assemblies. The Council consists of representatives from each homeroom and class. Under the guidance of Mr. Gates, the Council meets three times a month. One of the important accomplishments of the Council was the organization of the Leadership Institute. Under this they did a very good job of teaching parliamentary procedure to interested students. The point system has been put into operation. Other accomplishments are sponsoring talent shows, setting up traffic regulations, and holding a faculty-council party. They have sent representatives to the Twin State Confederation of Student Councils and have made plans -to send a representative to the National Confederation. Each year the Council is becoming more active and has a promising future. I I I 1 1 I Ckairi FIRST ROW, left to right: Barbara Herrick, Phyllis Cameron, Mildred Toomey, Louise Phelps, Richard Cossingham, Harold Ellis, Richard Fogg, David Griswold, Jerry Terino, Ralph Healey, Claire Hazen, Myrtle Downing, Maria Terino, Jane Rogers, Mrs. Whitcomb. SECOND ROW: Margaret Austin, Margaret Holsington, Phyllis Waterman, Barbara York, Alice Larabee, Nell Carpenter, Richard Scelza, Joseph Gee, Gordon Ramsey, John Smith, Paul Covell, Joyce Robinson, Nancy Call, Janet Tenney. THIRD ROW: Bevalie Rector, Joyce Gould, Joan Healey, Larry Fogg, Walter Hulbert, Reginald Hoskins, Patsy Baldasaro, Earl Curtis, Vincenza Guarino, Joanne Darling, Nancy Nott. President...................Joanne Darling Secretary...............Phyllis Cameron Vice-President................Paul Covell Treasurer....................Jane Rogers The A cappella Choir was originated in the late fall of 1944. It consisted of twenty-two voices. That year several members left the choir because of the United States Services, illnesses and graduation. There were 14 members to start the second year. Mrs. Whitcomb, the choir's director, built the choir up to 36 this second year, which was 1945. In 1946, the choir went, for the first time, to the New England and Vermont auditions. The New England auditions were held at Gloucester, Mass., where the choir won first rating for a Class C high school. The state auditions were held at Burlington. In 1947 the New England auditions were in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in 1948, a 38 member choir went to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. This year the choir will attend the New England festival at Hamden, Connecticut. There are now 41 members. The choir sings for many local and out-of-town organizations every year. The choir features choral works, mostly of a religious nature, and many lighter works. It is written in 4 to 8 part harmony. Their smooth expressive renditions of chorals have made them widely known and given them the highest praise of critics. The lighter numbers and novelties make them popular with every audience. The Glee Club was abandoned in 1947, when Mrs. Whitcomb organized a “B Choir, which is a training group from which substitutes are selected to fill “A Choir vacancies. Several times each year the “B” Choir appears in public with the “A Choir. As far as time permits, the choir aims to learn something of vocal technique, the artistry of interpretation, and to build a repertoire of fine music. diaricS did not have the aid of the orchestra and chorus. Financially it was a huge success. This is important because the band has been self-supporting since its organization. Student Director ..........Bucky Scelza Vice-President.........Reginald Hoskins Secretary..........................Joan Healey Treasurer..............Phyllis Cameron This year has been the most successful yet in the history of the band. The concert band has about 50 members and the marching band has 70 members. To insure a bright future and to fill in any absence there is a B” band of about 50 members and a grade school band of 25 pieces. The band has a well balanced repertoire this year. For serious work they chose from numbers written for much larger schools and for lighter numbers they have a fine collection of hit parade tunes and semi-classics. This year they added two new instruments — the oboe and the bass clarinet. The concert, March 2, was the best in their history and the first one in which they The Vermont Music Festival was held in Burlington on May 6 and the New England Festival in Rutland May 20. The best musicians were sent to the All State Festival and the New England Festival. These are indeed fine rewards for their excellent musicianship. This group is a fine representative of our school. IViiTrtm; of K’mqnlUm'5 Ot the United. States this (Pitntion to bclutrffcrl ISntb S?eIxvl tEtaft ■ ■ • • i Zr ' '.rrr r rrmr ust sy jtrft rf(‘Z(4 M. s M y ■ ■ f'I ftHf y Vft rs i ZZtr t t trrrr ■ ✓ ■ lnll IlKMlIItvn H ' •!• if -4 X J • A Zim Zr f rtt 4 A r u ( j (h • ! i 4 Lt A+n y At y «y( f 4 'Z .V-if £4� v.-_ Commander-in-chief Lewis presenting citation to the president of the band. Citation The band was organized in 1939 by Miss Aiken and at that time had 16 pieces. In 1940 Mr. Bush became music director and he found himself with 10 pieces. The first public appearance of these few musicians was at a Lebanon football game where they did formations to the tune of a few simple marches. It is remembered that they outshone the Lebanon band and it seems that this has been their habit ever since. The band first went to the Vermont festival in 1942. In 1947 they wanted to extend their conquest beyond the limits of Vermont so they went to the New England festival. Gradually the band made a good name for itself by playing in many concerts and for local fairs. The band did its part in the war by helping the Red Cross and playing at other patriotic functions. The biggest honor ever bestowed on this group came in 1947 when the local American Legion Post sent it to New York City for a week, all expenses paid, to represent their post in the national convention. The band was the first one in the parade that was about nine hours long. The band was given an award for the work it had done in the war and playing for Memorial Days and other patriotic events in an assembly March 23, 1950. A citation was presented by the Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clyde Lewis, who gave the band highest praise. Hartford is the only group in Vermont to receive this honor. Congratulations, Mr. Bush! S£Pt£t (5a n c9 This Is the first year a swing band has been sponsored by the High School. Mr. Bush has organized a well balanced group that has everything Glen Miller has, even his theme song. They have played for several school dances and a few out of town. The members have shown much enthusiasm for the swing band for it provides a pleasant relief from the heavier music done by the other branches. They are rapidly acquiring a good library and a good reputation. The brass ensemble was formed this year to play for local clubs that wanted music but didn’t have room for the larger groups. They have appeared at several choir concerts and met very much with the audiences’ approval. Left to right: Reginald Hoskins, John Smith, Bucky Scelza, Jane Rogers, Phyllis Cameron, Mildred Toomey, Earl Curtis. Oncke tna Student Director.............................Bucky Scelza Assistant Student Director................Reginald Hoskins Director.......................................Mr. Bush The orchestra is the smallest of the music groups. They don’t have the loud brass and flashy showiness of the band, but they have a beauty that only the strings can give to music. The orchestra is rapidly picking up a good string section. The thirty-five members now play more serious numbers than have been tried before and concentrate on the string section instead of the brass section. For the most part they play music that is written for much larger schools. May 2 is the first time the orchestra has presented a concert without the aid of the other two music groups. They are going to the New England Auditions in Rutland and the Vermont Auditions in Burlington this year. Several of the more experienced players went to the Vermont and New England Festivals to play in the huge symphony orchestras there. The cheerleaders have done their best to keep up school spirit at the games. Maybe some of the games were not too good, but the cheerleaders kept morale high. Left to right in the large picture they are Rita Goodrich, Dawn Orcutt, Sally Bennett, Betty Gee, Barbara York, and Phyllis Fogg. j one 11 cA Under the capable leadership of Carl Baird the majorettes functioned very smoothly this year at the festivals and parades. Around the circle in the main picture they are Carl Baird, Joanne Darling, Beatrice Gates, Melba Davis, Rita Goodrich, Sally Bennett, and Margaret Austin. Hecknic la a Cl!ub FIRST ROW, left to right: James Cossingham, Alfred Smith, Raymond Roberts, Phyllis Cameron, Peter Slmonds, Peter Wood, Matthew Daley, Melba Davis, Edgar Roberts, Harris Lyman, James West. SECOND ROW: Arthur Phelps, David Hawkins, Gordon Parker, Wallace Olsen, Rodney Facteau, William Benjamin, Edgar LaBelle, Don Richards, Donald Cross, Armand Gauthier. THIRD ROW: Mr. Fisk, Carlton Fletcher, Ronald Jorgenson, Norman Pratt, Louis Fletcher, Raymond Miller, Patsy Baldasaro, Jerry Wood, Robert Stowe, Gordon Day, James Agan. FOURTH ROW: Bill Laughton, Roger Adams, Raymond Bennett, Frank Reed, Ernest Reeves, Clinton Calef, Ronald Cowen, Robert French, John Perkins. President.......................Peter Wood Vice-President...............Matthew Daley Secretary.....................Earl Curtis Treasurer....................Peter Simonds • This year for the first time in its three year existance, the Technician’s Club has been penetrated by the feminine contingent who no doubt heard about the commendable job the club is doing in the expansion of the visual aid program in school. Members of the club have run movies for many civic organizations besides the school. They held a successful movie dance in March to raise funds for visual aid equipment. The club deserves its large attendance for if they have their way much of the teaching will be done through movies. 71 cwk pa pen. FIRST ROW. left to right; Jerry Parker, Carl Baird, Nelson Jones, Nancy Call, Brud Paige, Alan Bigelow, Ronald Theriault. SECOND ROW; David Keefe, Patricia Facteau, Jean Leavitt, Joyce Could, Beatrice Gates, Dawn Orcutt. Eleanor Fogg, Richard Scclza. THIRD HOW; Mr. Cate, Jacqueline MacDonald, Louise Phelps, Dianne Davis. Senior Co-Editor Junior Co-Editor Feature Editors Nows Editors Associate Editors Sports Editors Associate Editors Managing Editor Junior High Editors Nancy Call Nelson Jones Joyce Gould Louise Phelps Beatrice Gates Bucky Scclza Eleanor Fogg Anita Blake Jacky MacDonald David Keefe Eugene Paige Alan Bigelow Jean Leavitt Carl Baird Ronald Theriault Dianne Davis • Under the guiding hand of the newly formed journalism class and other interested students, much experimenting was carried on this year to find the best way of publishing The Hi-Lites . It was printed in duplicator form, by the offset process through a Hanover firm, and finally, it appeared once again in The Landmark as last year. The earliest paper on file in school is the 1927 edition entitled Fulgar , which was a small pamphlet boasting blue and white covers, {hiring these 23 years, there has been some form of school paper almost every year. Whether it ranged from a mimeographed pamphlet or to a press printed four-page job. It has always been on the scene to report and interpret school life. It is interesting to note that Collamcr Bud' Abbott, editor of The Hartfordian in 1938 is still doing newspaper work as a reporter for the Brattleboro Reformer . The 1941 edition of The Sirius stated that Winston Churchill had passed through town on the Central Vermont Railroad. The spring Issue of the 1945 paper paid tribute to the late Franklin D. Roosevelt. Now that the staff has found just which kind of paper Is best we can look forward to a fine paper next year. Dnamat ic C?ub FIRST ROW, left to right: Barbara Gibbs, Betty Gee, Fay Fisher, Louise Phelps, Phyllis Cameron, Barbara Herrick, Simonne Choquette. SECOND ROW: Jean Truell, Joan Fielder, Nancy Davis, Jeanette Calef, Lois Hunt, Beverly Roberts, Joan Grenon, Patricia Romano, Margaret Austin, Ralph Healey. THIRD ROW: Miss Urie, Nelson Jones, Richard Fogg, Ronald Cowen, Walter Hulbert, Robert French, Arden Barton, Carl Baird, Jerry Parker, Teddy Haley. President.......................Louise Phelps Vice-President...............Phyllis Cameron Secretary.................................Fay Fisher Treasurer...........................Betty Gee Gathered together in this club are those who entertain thoughts of a career in dramatics and those who just enjoy putting on the grease paint and “hamming it up” one night in the year. The club is open to all students who enjoy acting and would like to develop greater self-confidence in themselves. The club presented its annual three one act plays this year and it can be stated that “Tobaccy Road -- With Variations” will long be remembered. Semuce C£ub FIRST ROW, left to right: Louise Phelps, Beverly Ward, Judith O’Brien, Patricia Aher, Nancy Nott, Joanne Patterson, Jacqueline MacDonald. SECOND ROW: Baxter Dodge, Ann Bushaw, Miss Urie, Nancy Fogg, Donald Carboneau. President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer______ ___Patricia Aher ......Nancy Nott .. Judith O’Brien Joanne Patterson Winners of the Waltz and Jitterbug Contests The Service Club was started by Miss Urie when she returned from England. They have done their bit by offering help to those who need it. The club “adopted” a Philippine school and sent them many school supplies and now are trying to raise money to send a typewriter. They have helped out locally by folding bandages for the Veterans Hospital and working in the library. The biggest event of the year was the Helen Keller dance which was sponsored for the benefit of the Overseas Blind. The music was by the high school dance band. Two autographs of Helen Keller were raffled off. In the jitterbug contest Carl Baird and Rita Goodrich carried away the prize. Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Hoskins won the old fashioned waltz. jCibnanu C?ub FIRST ROW, left to right: Sally Bennett, Phyllis Fogg, Joanne Patterson, Jeanine Gauthier, Catherine Roberts, Barbara Gibbs, Claudette Boutin. SECOND ROW: Miss Urie, Beverly Roberts, Charlotte Jones, Jeanette Calef, Doris Thibodeau, Joan Fielder, Simonne Choquette, Sally Patterson. THIRD ROW: Myrna Peoples, Nancy Nott, Helen Hoisington, Katherine Burnham, Cleora Porter, Beverly Ward. President.....................Jeanine Gauthier Vice-President................Joanne Patterson Secretary.....................Catherine Roberts Treasurer.......................Barbara Herrick The Library Club has charge of the High School Library. The members are the librarians and the board of directors. Eighty new books have been added to the library this year. A member from the Montpelier Library helped them complete a new card index. Book covers were sold to raise money for new books and supplies. The library is open all periods to be used as a reference study hall as well as for loaning books. (Patnatane FIRST ROW, left to right: Sandra Freitas, Judith O’Brien, Patricia Romano, James Dailey, Jeanette Calef, Norma Conley, Barbara Gibbs. SECOND ROW: Miss Van Deusen, Duane Williams, Nancy Davis, Ralph Healey. Consuls...........Patricia Romano, James Daly Scriba..........................Judith O’Brien Quaestor........................Norma Conley Nuntius.........................Jeanette Calef The Latin Club, one of the oldest clubs in the school, was formed for the purpose of learning more about the ancient Romans, what they did, how they lived, their customs and dress, and many other things. The most important event for the Latin Club, is their banquet, held in mid-April. To this, the members came dressed as the ancient Romans in their togas. As the Romans had no forks, knives and spoons had to suffice. Before the meal, everyone received a menu which was printed in Latin. A Latin grace was said and Latin toasts given. The Romans used couches to recline on; but this could not be done, for these modern chairs are poor substitutes for the good old couches. To raise money for our Latin Club slides on Greece and Rome, the members sold candy at the home basketball games. Who says Latin isn’t fun? FIRST ROW, left to right: Susan Blanchard, Don Richards, Louise Phelps, Jerry Parker, Nancy Nott, Nelson Jones, Paul Covell. SECOND ROW: Miss Cadorette, James Agan, Eloise Heavisides, Gordon Ramsey, Gordon Day, Patricia Agan, James Cossingham. THIRD ROW: Norman Pratt, Margaret Hoisington, Reginald Hoskins, Phyllis Cameron. President...................Jerry Parker Vice-President.................Nancy Nott Secretary...................Louise Phelps Treasurer...................Nelson Jones The members of the French Club hope to understand the French people, their country, their customs, and their language better. To do this they see French movies, sing French songs, listen to French recordings, play French games, and have spell-downs. A night meeting in May was held and the members put on French plays. This year, for the first time, French Club pins were purchased by some of the members. Le Circle Francais est trgs gai! Outiruj CJub FIRST ROW, left to right: Donald Cross, Jerry Parker, Ruth Withington, Roger Coutermanche, Harris Lyman, James Dailey, William Laughton. SECOND ROW: Mr. Drake, Anita Blake, Frances Stevens, Beverly Ward, Joanne Patterson, Bernice Maxfield, Pauline Withington, Patricia Agan, Elaine Hackett, Ralph Healey. THIRD ROW: Larry Beswick, Raymond Miller, Louis Fletcher, John Johnson, James Agan, Ronald Jorgenson, James Cossingham, David Hawkins. This year saw the revival of the Outing Club again under Mr.Drake’s sponsorship. The club had a Christmas party which included dancing and the exchange of gifts. Every fourth Friday a dance was held for the members of the high school during the activity period. It turned out to be a big success. The first dance was held on February 24th. The Outing Club also sponsored a ping pong tournament during the activity period. This club expects to expand its program considerably next year. FIRST ROW, left to right: Dawn Orcutt, Brud Paige, Sis Gibbs, Alan Bigelow, Barbara Reed, Marilyn Sleeper, Susan Blanchard. SECOND ROW: Mr. Fisk, Ivon Downing, Ronald Jorgenson, Norman Pratt, Roger Adams, Franklin Albanese, Louis Fletcher, Stephen Sargent. The Photobugs are organized to teach the members how to take good pictures and how to develop and print them. A school album has been started to keep a permanent record of student activities. Each member is assigned to cover a certain event. They try to get unposed shots of school life. Pictures are sold to the students to raise money for miscellaneous equipment. Science FIRST ROW, left to right: Sis Gibbs, Alan Bigelow, Phyllis Cameron, Joan Healey, Barbara Reed, Judy O’Brien. SECOND ROW: Paul Coveil, Louis Fletcher, Robert French, Ronald Cowen, Reginald Hoskins, Bucky Scelza, Mr. Arnsdorf. President.........................Earl Curtis Vice President...............Phyllis Cameron Secretary-Treasurer...............Joan Healey Once upon a time there was a club called the Science Club. This club was made up of anyone interested in Science and anyone that wanted to help blow up the school. The main purpose of the club was to give the students a better understanding of science. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Arnsdorf, everyone should be able to make an atomic bomb by now. When they weren’t throwing chemicals together, they saw movies on science. 4-M C ub FIRST ROW, left to right: Jeanette Goudreau, Elaine Hackett, Frances Stevens, Pauline Derushia. SECOND ROW: Eloise Heavisides, Basya Cohen, Betty Ingham, Shirley Heavisides, Joan Henderson, Patricia Gould, Miss Barnet. President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer.... ... Elaine Hackett . Frances Stevens Jeanette Goudreau . Pauline Derushia The members of the 4-H Club are working to see if one of the girls can win a trip to Chicago to the National convention. To do this, each entrant must make some article of clothing and enter it in the county competition at the Hartland Fair and then the state competition at Burlington. The club is open to all people who would like to learn to knit, crochet, and to do general things around the house. FIRST ROW, left to right: Barbara Utton, Joyce Robinson, Marilyn Sleeper, Barbara Reed. SECOND ROW: Alice Vincent, Greta Rockwood, Mildred Toomey, Kathleen Curtis, Beatrice Gates, Beverly Comstock. THIRD ROW: Mr. Gates, Mr. Cate. President...................Marilyn Sleeper Vice-President..............Joyce Robinson Secretary...................Barbara Reed Treasurer...................Barbara Utton The Dorothy Canfield Fisher chapter of the Future Teachers of America was formed in our school with the help of Mr. Cate and Mr. Gates. This is a national organization sponsored by the National Education Association to give the high school and college students who plan to be teachers some insight into the field of teaching. This club is a little different from most because workers really have to work for membership. This is done by going on field trips and observing teaching practices. Some of the members visited the Caselton Teachers’ College, taught Sunday school, took care of the children during flourine treatments, gave music lessons, and visited grade school to become acquainted with teaching techniques and to get experience with children. Ski Club FIRST ROW, left to right: Cleora Porter, Ann Terry, Jerry Parker, Harold Bell, Don Richards, Marilyn Sleeper, Ann Grenon. SECOND ROW: Mr. Drake, James Devins, Ronald Theriault, Rose LeBelle, Marie Pecor, Janet Ralston, Norman Tenney, Richard Cossingham. THIRD ROW: Larry Beswick, Donald Cross, Stephen Sargent, Edgar LeBelle, Joseph Melisi, James Agan. FOURTH ROW: John Johnson, Harris Lyman, Gordon Ramsey, Raymond Hathorn, Dick Fogg, Ronald Jorgenson, Raymond Miller, Frank Reed. President...........................Harold Bell Vice-President...............Don Richards Secretary..............................Ann Terry Treasurer....................Jerry Parker The main purpose of this club is to give its members instruction concerning the fundamentals of skiing. The more experienced members help Mr. Drake in instructing the less experienced members. Several members of this club helped to build a ski tow which is located near The Veterans Hospital. The plans of this club call for a much expanded program next year. ‘ -«! BSSSgg® v � � xA.