Laconia High School - Lakon Yearbook (Laconia, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1944 volume:

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KENDRICK who has opened to us unlimited opportunities in becoming better and more capable citizens whose guidance and generosity mahe this booh possible, the Class of 1944, with esteem and affection, dedicates this booh. A MESSAGE TU EUNSEESS Franklin D. Roosevelt, in a message to Congress on January 6, 1941, said that there is nothing mysterious about the foundations of a healthy and strong democracy. First on the list of basic things expected by our people, with this end in view, he placed equality of opportunity for youth and for others. From this we have profitedg from it we shall continue to profit, as must all American, all world, you th. g -A- 1 if 0 Sm in A gg ET-7 moon fm H1 .qlb go GOX9 YY? Q06 PM BTX CAL otl X66 Q9 00? VJ? MX jx RHODEN B. EDDY Superintendent of School: B.S., Colby College Ed.M., Harvard University HARRY F. Wu.EY Physiu, Chemiatry B.A., Tufts College Harvardg Cornell Junior Counselor ROLLAND R. Govs Industrial Art: U. N, H.g Harvardg B. U. M. I. T.g Morrill School Lakonian: Chairman War Stamps Sophomore Counselor GRACE A. FARNUM Mathematic: B.S., Colby College U. N. H.g M. I. T.g B. U. Activity Tickets Manager Senior Counselor EDGAR M. Royce Indrutrial Art: Boston University University of New Hampshire Senior Counselor WW Doxorm' F. Kmcssvxy Home Economic: B.Ed., Keene Teachers College Simmonsg Maineg Syracuse Home Economics Club Adviser Senior Counselor 50 History B.Ed., Plymouth Teachers College University of New Hampshire A Student Council Adviser Freshman Sponsor MYUMWENCE K. MACLEAN Ennnsrms McCkn.us Commerce B.S.S., Simmons College Boston Universityg Mt. Holyoke junior Sponsor 9' sl -at V .. -:- nl. 2 W Eg: so V if E . l rf 5 . I w-3 .mf-H t M la 'Q .11 is Q ..... if Ax IQ ..,,.., a , s 5? wifi:- ef is fe nge Q2 w i Ds ig X x XVILLIS B. Gxrrono Headrnarter B.S., Rhode Island State Ed.M., Harvard University University of New Hampshire E1.izAnE1'H M. 0'SnEA Librarian B.A., Smith College llarvardg Columbia: Bread Loaf Plymouthg Dartmouth Catholic University 5 panels r KATHLEEN S. EDMANDS Civin, Sociology B.A., Oberlin College Ed.M., Harvard University Dean: Freshman Counselor National Honor Sponsor RANGVALD OLslzN Industrial Art: University of New Hampshire Eighth Grade Counselor ELEANOR M. MACAULAY English Plymouth Teachers College Columbiag U. N. H. Se enth rade Sponsor CuAkLo1're J. COLBY Home Economic: B.Ed., Keene Teachers College Maineg Syracuse Lunch Room Committee Chairman Sophomore Counselor JENNIE Bujuuavicz ,E I English J New Hampshire Coloradog M.A., Bread Loaf Lakonian Sponsor Sophomore Counselor oyxiv ,C 'kMARY Hamas VX X History Plymouth Teachers College Wellesleyg Keene Teachers College Eighth Grade Sponsor igsfgif V 3 I i lil as . Wipes? 'Yi B.A., University of A1 , if Dolus B, Wn.soN E English K A Q ,A B.Ed., Keene Teachers College :qt-q,, T A M.A., Boston Univ.: Bread Loaf - b I VVVL1 fs Eighth Grade Counselor V as 'X C Z.. 'IS' ' mac XG. Zfff WALTER R. M1TcHELL Mathematics Univ of New Hampshire S B.S., . Boston University Student Council Adviser Freshman Counselor Mies., Hiemwff MURIEL S. KENDRTCK English B.A., Connecticut College M.A., Boston Univ.g Bread Loaf Lakon Sponsor Senior Counselor SYLVIA V. NUMELIN History B.A., Radcliffe College Ed.M., Boston University Girl Reserves Adviser Senior Sponsor V V DOROTHY E. FROST EDNA N. SAUNDERS . Home Economics Geography if -N ' it B.Ed., Keene Teachers College B.S., U ' . f New Hampshire V War Stamp Chairman Sevehili Grade Counselor Thespian and Dramatics Adviser X, W J Seventh Grade Counselor L, ,adam ' 54 aw 'C aw 14 ANDREW CRooKER, JR. JAMES H. LEH ,.,,' Social Science . History ' 'f B.Ed., Keene Teach l ' B.Ed., Keene Teachers College ' k University Ne s 're Basketball Coach F A fi A AIYCISEPINDETWECCI' 'J Eighth Grade Counselor Q p L ii IM ag of Athletics ' I enior Counselor WENDELL S. Wmnncrron ' Music 1 Q' B.M., N.E. Conservatory of Music , . Glee Club, Orchestra T 'I Band Sponsor Q : HENRY DENxEs , Physical Education, Science Springfield College- .Q ' Indiana University Baseball Coach V Join: E. LOCKWOOD Aeronautics, S cience, Math. , Plymouth Teachers College 'X f Sophomore Counselor .E .X X in 4 is 'I ! fig 'Q x 2 EDNA A. SMITH English Dramatics Coach Freshman Counselor sg i f 'l.sAl I B.Ed., Plymouth Teachers College l',, - J N X as fs .3 B.S., Univ. of Maine 7 --'. -kV.:. I A HERMAN J. CAswE1.L Industrial Arts U. S. Gov't Training School Lennox Engineeringg Syracuse junior Counselor MARGARET E. GROTHEY Civics, Guidance B.Ed., Plymouth Teachers College Boston University Property Crew Adviser Eighth Grade Counselor RUTH E. PATTERSON English B.A., Bates College justice School of Speech Forensics Sponsor Senior Counselor EDNA L. SMITH Physical Education B.S.P.E., Boston Univ. Girls' Athletic Sponsor Sophomore Sponsor RAY 0 Ttcx EY matic: , olby College Stage Manager ighth Grade Counselor CLAIRE K. DELANEY Mathematic: Trinity College B. Ed. Univ. of Vermont Seventh Grade Counselor FOSTER J. FLINT Director o Health Ph 5. Ed. I , y A.B., St. Anselm College Ed.M., Boston University Football Coach Freshman Counselor SADTE E. STEVENS Latin, French 2 3 ef .l ,Q ,N ,W . Q. Q we issss e s z x E i I f' . L' TZ? 1. . B.A., Bates College iiinlil :-- Middlebury College T i sriiii f , Junior , lor , 1 if MARGARET E. WELCH Commerce I B.S., Simmons College M.Ed., Univ. of New Hampshire Lakonian Adviser A Junior Counselor I g. F I MARION E. MELLINGER, R.N. s ee L - School Nurre ' Peter Bent Brigham Hospital - CHARLOTTE P. ALBERTS Art Supervisor B.S. of Ed., Mass. School of Art Art Club Sponsor MARION F. DIEMOND Commerce . Keene Teachers College B.Ed., Plymouth Teachers College Finance Officer 1 Junior Couns r l ff. MA J. Ui 'x an: En .rh , B on Univ i F shm ounselor v dd Y, 9 G1 Rese e onsor 0' JP! ' Q RUTH E. TKULL Physical Education, Science B.S.P.E., Boston University Mass. State College Eighth Grade Counselor Roy READ Cabinet Making VVinchester High School Mil -l 4. E An educated person . . . is one who has a well-rounded knowledge of things as they are, some understanding of things as they were, and a vision of things as they might be. C. C. Furnas BANNERS WAVE UN HIGH The Stars and Stripes and the white and blue Treasury flag flutter against the cerulean sky, marking opportunities of the present- and the future. Two graceful wine-glass elms guard the walks and lawns, and the class ivies spread their red, young leaves against the walls of the Practical Arts Building, clinging and climbing valiantly. VVe point to the two large brick buildings and say with pride, That's our school ! Since the first class of nine graduated in 1878 from what was then L.H.S., many boys and girls, many teachers, have come and gone. ln 1923 our school moved from Academy Street to what we now call the Old Building - surely then it must have been the New Building . Our present New Buildingl' Cmore properly called the Practical Arts Buildingl came into use in 1936. From the windows on' the Union Avenue side one looks off across the city to the Sanbornton hills, equally lovely in autumn brilliance or spring-green mist. On winter mornings the windows at Steele Hill glint like diamonds as they throw back the light of the sunrise. On those shortest days in winter the moon often sets there after we have come to school. Nearer at hand, to the east, the flags atop the Legion Home, the Armory, and Scott and lVilliams make a patriotic picture. From the back Windows the view is of the athletic field, across to the black pines that form a backdrop for our outdoor commencements. fSomeone must have observed these sights on a Saturday, for of course no one looks out of windows when school is in session.j VVithin, the library is one of our greatest joys. Since Miss O'Shea has given it her full time, it has become one of the finest in the state. Exhibits of hobbies, bright new book jackets, flowers here and there - all combine to make attractive a very popular spot, where Lincoln looks down upon us as we use an opportunity he didn't have. Our auditorium serves many purposes, from being a haven on stormy mornings in winter to becoming the scene of many a vigorous first aid demonstration. lkfovies, assemblies, plays, and concerts all have their days. Many a boy will always remember stumbling up onto that platform to clutch in a nervous hand a long-coveted letter. VVhen it comes to plays, what our stage crews can do with that small stage is little short of miraculous. ls there anyone who hasn't seen the oflices? Long queues wait for admit slips after a severe snowstorm or too much weekend. Our whole pedigree is locked in the files, and to the Inner Sanctum are summoned the Very Good and falaslj the Very Bad. Along the halls passes a constant kaleidoscope of bright-colored sweaters and jackets. Lists on bulletin boards are eagerly scanned. There is Tom's new red sweater in the Lost and Found. Cups won in many a contest gleam from their cases. Old-pictures of the classes 'way back when' amuse us as we contrast what the well-dressed student wore in those days - and now. Clever posters replace clever posters as one school event follows another throughout the year. That favorite rendezvous outside Room 210 is never neglected. The New Building is a compound of sounds and smells. Printer's ink, fresh sawdust, hot metal, duplicator fluid, and fresh, hot gingerbread. The grind and clatter of machinery I M the machine-gun chatter of typewriters, the clank of aluminum trays, and the shrill squeak of a violin being tuned. Noon time turns the building from these practical purposes, as all activity centers on the cafeteria. Bliss Colby, Miss Frost, and Miss Kingsbury are responsible for the excellent, balanced, wholesome, hot meals that add the pounds Coach Flint immediately has us work off again. The war is not far away. Our small enrollment this year means many boys in the services. Since December 7, 1941, 181 have gone from the school, not to count the hundreds of alumni as Well. Uniforms are a daily sight in the corridor, and how welcome are the letters that bring back news of these same boys. VVe knit and sew for the Red Cross. Blood-donor pins adorn many a teacher's lapel. Our record in war' bonds and stamps is one of which we may rightfully be proud. Since September, Rooms 201 Cseniorj, 211 and 214 fjuniorl, and 113 ffreshmanj have not once missed weekly 100fZp participation, with 210 Cseniorl just one behind. The greatest single room record was made by Room 205 Cseniorj, which turned in S655 the day the Fourth War Loan Drive started. During our six years here, teachers have changed with bewildering rapidity. The members of the present staff have, however, given this school a total of 351 years of service. No wonder some of them look a little worried now and then, 351 years is a long time and a lot of boys and girls! We shall remember our teachers with gratitude for the opportunities they have shown us. VVe shall remember, too, Pop Wiley's unorthodox methods, his original and personal vocabulary, his sound advice: Fifteen minutes a day keeps low marks away. Or another familiar quotation: That will be one hour after school! - speaker, Coach Flint. fDuring the book-on-head campaign it was intimated that the entire twenty-four volumes of the ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA would become him.j VVhat a TIME we had with Miss Numelin, her maps and quizzes! If the class of '44 has had 2. tendency to face left in all classes and study halls, it has resulted from turning to watch our sponsor by the radiators in 210. And what a fine sponsor she has been! Our financial success really began under our junior sponsor, Miss lNlcCrillis, who has started many of us on the road to becoming stenographers and secretaries. lNIr. Crooker, with whom many of us labored through economics, has done wonders for athletics. Mr. YVithingtoi1, who can make solid jive out of any classic, has done the same for our musical organizations. QVVhat about that drawer full of broken batons, Duke?j llflrs. Edmands's calm and pleasant voice, her quiet dignity, lVIiss Patterson's jolly smile and perpetual hurry, Miss Farnum's unending patience, Miss Kendrick's humorous and in- formal classes Cand the prize lapel-ornament collection of them alll - all. these will recur in our memories like snapshots in an album of these days. Soon it will be commencement, and this phase of life will be over for the Class of 1944. Caps and gowns, solemn services, the strains of our class hymn, the gala reception, the banquet speeches - all these will become treasured memories. A small red leather case will mark a milestone in our youth. Education does not end here, however. Many doors have been set ajar for us: the opportunities are all there waiting. lt isn't even necessary to knock. just go in. A ff 5- Q.-I mb QW J cf QQ, Q69 Q1 vb X Q1 QS q,v2v QR' Q29 'Wagga V 4 PRAYER FOR 1944 Ilford: by Muyif by ROBERT GARLAND RICHARD F055 l E 2 cl A i I 3 5 I S Father, we ask Thee , In these days of strife, Help us to win, Lord, YVin this war of might, W 4225441 4617314455 5 Oh! help us always With all thy might. Giving the victor Strength to do right. EFF! FF'FFF1l3' 'W if je J J I Q 4 l s Teach us thy way, Lord, Give us courage, t 0 In days of worry, Days of toil and care : 44+ 2 F V F31 F F i FF ' s Loving our land That's so dear and so true VVill come the victor? VVhich we all may share. 5 f n CLASS UFFIEEHS President HARRY LOWELL BRYANT, JR. Versatile class president--Frequent haunter of Pleasant Street-Skiing enthusiast- Possessor of a fiery blush and keen sense of humor-VVill always remember chem- istry class. Class Alt. Rep. 1, 25 Pres. 45 Class Com- :nittees 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 St. Council 1, 25 Commencement Usher 35 Plays 35 Master Chefs 15 Science Club 4. Fife-Prfxidenl CHARLES CLARENCE SIIEEHAN Clancy Believes in conducting his own experiments in chemistry-One of Laconia's better athletes - Partial to redheads, always turning around to see what's in the back of the room. Class Vice-Pres. 45 Ili-Y 3, 45 Laleon 45 Dram. Soc. 3, 45 Plays 35 Master Chefs 15 ARP Messenger 35 Football 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Science Club 4. Secretary MARY LOUISE SMITH Smitty At home in the glitter and sparkle of the footlights-Always smiling-Loves sports and music--Smoothie of the dance floor -Not tall, but on top in everything. f , . if we '7 f Class Vice-Pres. 1, Sec. 2, 3, 45 National ' Honor 3, Alt. Rep. 45 Girl Res. 1, Sec. 2, 3, Treas. 45 St. Council 1, 45 Lakonian 1, 2, ' 3, 45 Comm. Iisher 35 Prize Speaking 25 ' , M Dram. Soc. Rep, 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 3, ,qfyil , ' Pres. 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Glec Club 1, 2, uf, f f13, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Int. Fr. Club 15 1 V, f J ' if French Club 35 ARP Squad 35 Basketball 4. ,lf ' I , f - - - I l Treasurer .'AN DALEV SULLIVAN Sully QAHFU A peppy red-headed Irishman - Never rf still - Calls everything and everybody X H chicken - Always pitching for the 3 5, ' F Braves - VVherever there's excitement, MJ N Sull's present. fl' Class Treasurer 45 Lakon 45 Lalzonian 25 - N . WJ' Plays 3, 45 Comm. Usher 35 Dram. Soc. 3, ,rf bp!- , Int. Fr. Club see. 1, French Club 3, ,ft if ARP First Aid Squad 35 Field Hockey 3, 45 I ' Ski Team 25 Basketball 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, mgr. 3, 45 Volleyball 35 Victory Corps 3. L Representative W, ' WV NANCY MARIE HEAD jjijif Great arguer - Invariably seen in summer , Vi., time zipping around Winnipesaukee in ii ff' 3 the family Dodge Utility - Winter lf' ' 041' Q finds her a familiar figure on Phelps y ,XX Slope - Theme Song, I'm just Wild 9, 5' About Harry ! X Class Rep. 45 National Honor 3, 45 Girl Res. Program Chairman 45 St. Council 45 Lakon 3,-Bus. Mgr. 45 Lakonian 25 Comm. Usher 35 Debating 1, 25 Prize Speaking 35 Ntl. Forensic' League 45 Dram. Soc. 3, 45 Class Play Bus. Mgr. 35 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Ope-retta 2, 45 Orchestra 25 Int. Fr. Club 15 ARP Messenger 2, 35 Field Hockey 45 Ski Team 1, 25 Basketball 15 Softball 3. Alternate jOHN ROBERT LUNEAU Glibly-talking hzz-kid in chemistry . . . A future scientist who might invent a perpetual motion machine . . . An actor on the side fa very good one, at thatl . . . A radio set occupies his leisure. National Honor 45 St. Council 3, 45 Lakon 45 Comm. Ifsher 35 Prize Speaking 25 Dram. Soc. Pres. 45 Thespians 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 ARP First Aid Squad 35 Science Club Vice-Pres. 4. J Y'!'f'1, ' VY! MARJORIE ARLENE ANNIS Sincere roller skater enthusiast . . . Rumors say she spends much time at Franklin . . . Quite proud of a certain Marine in- signe on her kerchief . . . Sees all the current movies . . . Has beautiful blonde hair. Class Committees 3, 4, Girl Res. 2, Int. Fr. Club 1' ARP Squad 3, Make-Up Commit- , tee 3. in 1 Q cy.--,sA4f. EMMET AN HO Y ARNOLD Cupid 'ACupid to his friends . . . Was the center attraction at every football game . . . An outstanding golfer with a fun-making disposition . . . Dislikes riding but en- joys a long walk. Football 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Athletic Council 3, 4. THOMAS NVILLIAM BARRETT, JR. ' Tom Never caught speechless fone of Massachu- setts's traits?j . . . Dark Eyes, his theme song . . . All the world loves this lover . . . Good at making passes whether in football, basketball, or at girls. Class Rep. 2, Class Committees 2, 3, 4, National Ilonor 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, St, Council 2, l,Hk0fl 3, 4, Lakonian 2, 3, 4, Comm. Usher 3, Plays 3, French Club 3, ARP Fire Squad 2, 3, Football 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 2, 3, 4, IRENE GEORGIANA BENOIT Benny Knows her alphabet in all kinds of type- Enjoys skiing, skating, tennis-One of our tallest girls-Prefers clerical practice to other studies-Especially interested in the Army. Class Committees 1, 4, Home Fc. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 4, Softball 1, Bowling 1, 4, Archery 1. AGNES LSFI ELLE BLACKEX Keeps up the family music tradition- Toots the clarinet in the band-Possessor of a pleasing personality and an enviable complexion-An apt French student- Oftcn hear speaking of Al. Orchestra 2, 3, Band 1, 2, ,3, Sec.-treas. 4. LUELLA RAMAH BLAKE Lau One of our quiet seniors who journeys to Portsmouth as often as possible-Label of some of her evenings: Butch Minds the Neighbor's Baby -One of the do- mestic misses of our class. LAURETTE THERESA BOITRGAULT Une petite Hirte, who blushes too easily . . . Enjoys cooking, movies, bowling, and the Navy . . . Knows well that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach . . . Frequently visits VVOrcester to see her brother CH . . . Intensely dislikes brain- foodl' ffishj. Class Committees 4, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, Home EC. Club 3, 4. ELAINE LILLIAN BROWNING Our professional farmerette-Winner of over S500 in cash prizes in 4-H work- Kept busy raising animals-Devotee of fairs, and brings home the ribbons- Allergic to spelling. Class Committees 1, 3, Band 1, 2, Int. Fr. Club 1, Art Club 1, 2, Archery 1, 2, Li- brarian 1, 2, 3, 4, Victory Corps 3. GEORGE GEDEON CANTIN A singer, dancer, and a great Romeo who has a line of Hattery strong enough to pull over the Empire State . . . Bristol, Rhode Island, claimed him for awhile . . . Easily draws his way through his- tory projects with hne cartoons, Class Committee 45 Lakon 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Operetta 2, 35 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Master Chefs 2, Sec. 35 Art Club 1, 2, 3, 45 ARP 25 ,1Sketch Club 3. ' EDYTHE GERALDINE CHAMBERLIN '- Edie V Quiet and bashful in class--Full of fun outside-Stubborn-VVonderful sense of humor-One of the class peanuts-Our . ' local Gabriel as trumpet player in the K' band. Class Committee 15 Orchestra 1, 2, 35 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Int. Fr. Club 1, 45 Home Ec. Club 35 Basketball 45 ARP Messenger 2. IIELENE MITRIEL CLEVENSON French and Latin the least of her worries . . . An HA is but an old friend on her report card . . . Champion book reader but is definitely no bookworm . . . Never to be caught napping in chemistry. National Honor 45 Girl Res. 25 Lakon 45 Debating 25 Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 35 Int. Fr. Club 1, 25 French Club Sec. 35 Basketball 15 Bowling 3, 45 Nlay Day 3, SHIRLEY FRANCES COLBY Shirl Full of original and good ideas . . . Enjoys walking' in the country to the tune of the Blue Danube' . . . VVriting is her first love . . . VVoolworth's brings out the worst in her. Class Committees 2, 45 National Honor 3, 45 St. Council 3, Treas. +5 Lakon 45 I.akonian 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Int. Fr. Club 15 ARP Squad 25 Bundles for Bluejackets 25 Books Across the Seal' 3. PARNELLE MAE COLLINS Pam Tray Totin' Mama at Laconia's Unight- 5 club -Hilarious humorist with plenty of vim, vigor, and vitalit '-Never misses a good movie-Ski-boofsf 'precede her lf around corners. ' I . 5, , av A . 5 JOSIE BOVVLES COPP if Jo Enthusiastic church-govt . . . A firm be- liever in having funtpsually does . . . A very efficient organizer . . . Possessor of a contagious laugh . . . Her hero changes with each new' movie. Class Committees 1, 25 Lalaonian 2, Editor 3, 45 Int. Fr. Club 1, Treas. 25 Art Club 15 French Club 35 Basketball 15 Volleyball 1, 25 May Day 35 Books Across the Sea 3. STELLA FRANCOISE CORMIER Stal Known to have an extra special interest in the Navy-Claims to have no favorite pastime, but we wonder-One of the seniors' prettiest girls-Helps put the warpaint on L. H. S. Actors. Class Committee 45 ARP Messenger 25 Basketball 15 Dram. Soc. Make-Up Com- mittee 4. LIONEL RENE CORNEAU Cassie Quiet lad-Another fond skiing enthusiast -Conserver of precious shoe leather when the Packard is in running orderng Hopes some day to be one of Uncle Sam's crack flyers. ARP Squad 2, 35 Football 15 Baseball 1. s V 1 4 THERESE YVONNE CORRIVEAU Terry A peppy personality and a contagious giggle-Jolly and friendly-Nimble on the basketball floor-Keeps WVoolworth's soda fountain buzzing with activity- An ardent pzlrticipator in all girls' sports. Class Commmittees 2, 4, Lakon 4, ARP Mes- senger 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, 4, Bowling 4. ROLAND ELZEAR COUTURE Slim A man of many words-Very much at home in a chemistry lab-Delights in solving the toughest algebra or trig problem-Dreams of plotting the course for one of Uncle Sam's battlewagons some day. Science Club 4. MAURICE ARCHIE LPINE, gffaffwff- ' uiet, cheerful an ,lIways Fe:i'Ely with a 6'ba2,offJlry'qa11mor-Treagls the dance or as well as the gridiron-Commands great respect from .Chssmates-One of our future Usoldiffs with wings , lli-Y 3, 4, Comm. Usher 3, ARP Squad 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3. SHIRLEY IRENE DESROSIER Diz The life of a party-Shines in sports, especially hockey and basketball-Can talk herself into or out of any situation -Has a keen interest in West Roxbury. Class committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Student Council 4, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Operetta 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, ARP Messenger 2, 3, Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4, Volley ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Athletic Council 4. ERNEST GEORGE DIONNE Ernie Frequently seen swimming in the summer months-Known to excel in roller-skating and tennis - Aims the spotlight on L. H. S. actors, for the stage crew- Favorite pastimes: bowling and movies. Class Committees 2,-13, 4, Stage Crew 1, Electrician 2, 3, Mfr.-4, ram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, 2, ,4, A Maintenance 3. RITA LORRAIN DOUPHINETT Mis essgcjfgfliei violin . . . Likes music of lf, tfpes . . . Lover of the great out- : il rs . . . Enjoys all summmer sports if . . . Potfpeev is oifa'gffopics in history . , , ,Loves big gyespecially f'Captain lv Hopes to Htinue in the commer- 65451 fiel . 3 ee Club ,3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Ec. Club 3, ARP Messenger 2, 3. l ESTHER REVA DOW Darwin Does her part in the war effort by caring for children-Thinks Manchester is a pretty nice place-Takes much pleasure in eating taffy apples-Boarded a train, landing at Nashua before realizing her Wrong-Way Corrigan-ness.'l Class Committees 2, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, 2, Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, Field Hockey 1, 2, Basketball 1, Z, Archery 2. NORMAN LEWIS DROUIN Some ilay plans to illustrate the modern sax ggchnique to Freddy artin-Drivers passing intersection li s are often con- fused by his ties-The man behind the man behind the basketball. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, St. Council 3, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Operetta 1, 2, 3, Ofchestra 1, 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 4, All-Suhp 3, Int. Fr. Club 1, Camera Club 3, Class Play 4. IELIZABETII JANE DURGIN Bz'Hy A rival to Rubinoff in fiddlin' . . . Can't resist the lure of the footlights, where she's quite at home . . . A skilled drum- majorette who can whirl the baton in any position. Class Committees 2, 3, 4, Prize Speaking 2, 3, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespians 3, Sec.-Treas. 4, Plays 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, All- State 1, Pres. 2, All-N.Eng. 2, 3, 4, Ma'orette 1, 2, 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, Meisenge, 2, 3, Fres zjn Plaqui VVinner. In BERTJQH , LPS! RY Charlzr' Ninja!! our senmr iggiaudg-Eflgxrelr A perpe grin ant an'i- oo , 'J if ea1gjMi L40-Afyegnert in the art of , 2, clowning Wes ern Union's youngest j ,I telegraph DI! j' Q ,,,, I ,j'Clasl go, rrfiffees,l1,,Z, -,3, 4, Stu nlt Council 1 1 2, f3j , I,qk9n 7nrt Fcirfktor -U, .akonzan 1, ., - am. Soy. If , 3, 4, 'splans 3, vice-pres. 2,5 -1 Pl ys'2, 4 cslee C, b 1, 2, 3, 4, Oper- fl .K 2, 3, 4, Master Chefs 1, 2, pres. 3, f Art Culb 1, 2, 3, ARP messenger 2, 3, Sketch C ib 2, 3. VIRGINIA HAZEL FALBO Ginny A quiet gal with a very pleasant person- ality-Delights in fashioning all sorts of arts and crafts-The little voice behind the curtain who's an Angel of Mercy to a nervous actor, l.akunian 1, 2, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Thes- pians 4' Art Club 1 2 3' Basketball 4' 1lII1l1lll1,., 3, Archery 1, IQSTHER MAY FELCH Felchy Shines the way for many a movie-goer lwith a llashlightll-Has a smile that would do as well . . . An infectious giggle . . . lielieves in playing basket- ball from the floor point of view. Class Committees 2, 3, 4, Lakonian 3, Int. Fr, Club 1, Basketball 4, Badminton 3, Archery 3. BARBARA IINILL FLANDI-.RS lietter late than never, her theory for ar- ' riving at school mornings-Iler non- balancing trial balances cause her many a headache-The daring young girl on roller skates who keeps up many a servieeman's morale. ALMA 1,or'1s1 tlfI5'd:X Fogg Rspeciall, ihlgesteq Fa-ifffgxaeppewiv fro r p 'matte 61q the A ps qler . rtistilfiylglf i Gldely ownlx W ,o' s eo: ice a esponsi e fo kziggdeaiiation o dances. 0 Cla Qommi es , , St. ,t ,4 cil 1, , o ' , , Pri - peak- RXWQGWAI3 Ura . 9 . 1, -A , l espians ' ss y4' fe C , 4, peretta W, 1 Art lub 1, 2, 3, 4, ' ch 1b 2, 3. r wi ! 1 A 1 c I4lflfD RICHARD F055 Dirk , Conservative lad-Musician of the first de- gree-Composer of Laila! l,a4'onia lligh -Plays the clarinet in orchestra and band-Has definite opinions on the war and government. Debating 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4, ARP Squad 3. . CHARLES ALPIIONSE FOSTER 'lCl1ar1ie Arrives regularly from Sanbornton in his trusty Chevy-Likes to concoct strange brews in chemistry-Caters to two or more machines at a time in shop - Charlie should know the answers to the Air Corps tests. ARP Messenger 3, Pentathlon 3, Model Planes 3. 5 IQVELYN THELMA FREETO Quiet and shy, among strangers but can hold her own among friends-Could teach a mule plenty when it comes to - stubborness - Cannot suppress the devil- try in her eye. Class Committees 4, May Day 3. MARJORIE LOUISE FRENCH Marj Fool-proof when it comes to attendance . . . In season skiis, skates, and swims . . . Has an enviable collection of unique cards . . . Aspires to live in the sunny South. Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, Int. Fr. Club 1, ARP Messenger 2, 3, Basketball 4. DORIS MARY ANN FREO Dot A quiet,,1neat, dark-haired miss-Partial to the Army-VVears vivid color com- binations-A faithful, efhcient usherette at thefilocal theater-Collects pictures and Apostcards-VDelights in chemistry, al- though it batiies her. ' Dramf' Sog Make-up Committee 2, Class Committee 3. BARBARA DELL GALE Barb Shy little blonde with baby-blue eyes . . . A quiet, reserved, good-natured girl who aspires to the nursing profession . . . XVorks in the theater . . . Likes every- thing and everybody. , Class Committees 1, 2, 3, +5 Lakonian 45 Home Ec. Club 4-g Basketball 4. ROBERT XVINSLOVV GARLAND Bob One of lJuke's better trumpet players - a second Gabriel -That red and white bicycle of his gets a workout in all kinds of weather-Plenty of zeal for studies, especially French. Class Committee 45 St, Council 4, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, All State 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, -I-. ARTIIIIR HERBERT GINN Ginny The man behind the pencil-Drawings and blueprints canyt be beat-Dexterously lingers the clarinet-No meat shortage scares him - Ginny always heeds the proctor. Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, Class Committees 1, 2, 3, -l-g Glee Club 1, 2, Operetta 1g Band 1, 2, 3, Int. Fr. Club lg Master Chefs 1, ARP Squad 1, 2, Track 1. MURIEL AGNES GIRARD Quiet girl from Lakeport-Bravely partici- pated in the machine shop class, but prefers Home Ec. - Likes to dance - Favorite sports? swimming and skating -Spends her spare time sewing, cook- ing, and reading. Class Committee 1, 3, 45 Girl Reserves 1, l,akonian 43 Cheer Leader 1, Int. Fr. Club 1, Home EC. Club 3, Pres. 4, ARP First Aid Squad 2, 3. BEVERLY ANNETTE GODDARD Bev Cute, vivacious gal-Likes such sports as skiing, skating, and basketball-Carries on a heavy correspondence as a hobby+ Shows great partiality for the British Navy. Class Committees 1, 3, Glee Club 1, 23 Int. Fr. Club 1, Home Ec. Club 3, 4, ARP mes- senger 2, 3, Field Hockey 3, Basketball 4, Archery 2, May Day 3. EDWIN HAROLD GORANSON, JR. Ed L.H.S.'s future Walter Winchell, or another Sinatra . . . Feels at home on the stage, too . . . Always ready with the latest war developments or sports events . . . VVebster is his favorite author. 1 - National Ho or 4s, La n 1, 4, Yfalzqnjan 1,- Prile Spv:d'l5i2g,e2, FQ: nslc League 4-f Thes- piahii-4, 'Pla5's '3, 4, Glee Club 3, Pres. 4' , Diam. soc. 4, operrra 2, 3, +4 Int.'WFfi' - Club 1, ARP Squa 2,'13, Science Club Pres. 4. ARMAND EMILE GOULET Gou1ie Ilis hobby: building model airplanes - Loves to work on anything mechanical- A fan of all sports, but football pre- dominates-A jolly fellow with a good sense of humor. Aeronautics Club 2, 3, ARP Squad 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Ski Team 1, Baseball 1. ROBERT EDVVARD GRIDER Bob A possessor of silver wings, with eyes to the sky-President of Student Council, twice president of his class-who knows, maybe someday-VVell, he's Republican anyway. Class President 2, Class .Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, St. Council Sec. V-pres. 3, Pres. 4, Comm. Vsher 3, Plays 3, Art Club 1, ARP Messenger 2, Science Club 4, Victory Corps 3. BEVERLY SCOTT HISLOP Bev Good sense of humor, but often stubborn- Likes bowling-One of our last minute arrivals at school-Roller-skating fan- Enjoyed being hbig sister in a church play. Class Committee 3, Lakonian 2, 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, 2, 3, Home EC. Club 3, ARP Messenger 2, 3, Basketball 1, 4, Bowling 4, lN1ay Day 3. RVTII NELLIE HOVVE Ru!l1ir VVell-known on the dance floor-Returned to us from Connecticut-Spends hours writing letters and enjoys it-Enthusias- tic collector of photographs - Attends merchandising and fashion school in New York this fall. Girl Reserves 1, 2, 4, Drum Majorette 2. RITA GEORGIANNA HUGHES Butch Handles a soda fountain as well as a piano -Possessor of enviable blonde hair-Has a strong liking for skating and movies- Employs unusual aptitude for both long and shorthand. Class Committees 3, 4, Home Ec. Club 3, Baseball 1, 2, Bowling 4, May Day 3. PAULINE EVA HYATT Polly Formerly a Lady with the Flashlight - Favors our sister republic of Meredith's male population-Her cute giggle went AVVOL when she thought of being photographed. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 1, Lakonian 2, Dram. Soc. 2, 3, 4, ARP Messenger 3, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 4, Bowling 1, mg,r.'32, A hery -1, 2,, 3, 44, ' -L., ROBE, 'g' HEN, IRWIN , Bob A gfyoqtlfs ho 'found it hard to catch ti t noon bus-A blonde'vis1on rode atop eaclti football he caught-A partner gi the P1ymo,thmescapdde--on Nell' Year's vc. -' V' ' Class committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, vice- pres. 3, pres. 4, Plays 3, Football 1, 3, 4, Track 1, Ice Hockey 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4. HELEN ELIZABETH JOSLYN Lillie Helen An eH'icient stenographer-One of our best students-Comes to school in a '31 Chev, regardless of the weather-Outstanding in many Sanbornton affairs-A pleasing smile and a sound philosophy of life. National Honor 4, Home Ec. Club Set.-N Treas. 3, 4g Victory Corps Council 3, 4. ' LIONEL PHILIPPE JOYAL Frvnrhze Always on the grr-Types' as fast as he talks-Sole boy in the secretarial course -French class led to foreign correspon- dence-Summer school,,then-the Navy! Class committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3g Glee Club 1, 2, Int. Fr. Club 1, 2, Mas- ter Chefs 1, 2, 3, Art Club 1, 2, 3, French Club Vice-Pres. 35 ARP Messenger 25 Bas- ketball 1, Sketch Club 1, 2, 3. ROBERT JEVVETT KIINTBALL Bob Regular commuter from Gilford-A flash on skis-An expert in a general store or a Chevy-Competes as a truck driver- Bob has a future in the Air Corps. Ski team 2, 3, 45 Leader's Club 4. MITRIEL MARIE LADIEU Mal The enthusiast of all girls' sports-A whiz on skates-VVinner of the 1942 Junior Cup for girls-Collector of mysterious marine trinkets-Ilopes to join the Yvaves or Spurs. Class Committees 2, 3, Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4, ARP Messenger 2, Field Hockey 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, capt. 3, 4, Softball 1 2 3 4, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3 4 May Day 3, Dram. Soc. Make-up Committtt 3, Archery 2, 3, 4, Badminton 2, 3, 4 LORRAINE MAY LAFLAMME Quiet?-Not when you know her-Has plenty of pep and enthusiasm-Is crazy about hockey, basketball, swimming and skiing-Helps the public with the sugar problem by working in the bakery. Field Hockey 4, Basketball 1, 4, Softball 2, 3, 4, Archery 1. ALINE AURORE LAFRAMBOISE Ra.vpbz'rry Interested in nursing . . . Takes life as one big joke . . . Asserts a liking for the classics but is always singing Shoo, Shoo, Baby . . . Gets her vitamins and exercise by means of chewing gum in 205. Girl Res. 2, Prize Speaking 1, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, Basketball 4. ATIIALINE ALICE LEMIRE Athe Little, dark, with a cute giggle which she exercises frequently - Known as The Farmerette from Gilford and can plow a field with the best of them-Doesn't like to study and has a deep aversion to history and spelling. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Dram. Soc. 1, Ilome Ec. Club 3, 4. FERNANDE LUCILLE LUCIER Fern Her weaknesses?-movies and bowling- Landau's store is her hide-out-A lively girl, always ready for a five-mile hike- VVe understand she plays well any posi- tion on the basketball team. Class Committees 1, 2, 4, Home Ec. Club 3, ARP Squad 2, Field Hockey 2, 3g Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. NATALIE BRESNAN LYMAN Nat Dreams of having a poultry farm with 5,000 hens or more-Take away Geneva Point and Girl Scouting, and there will no longer be Nat -Good-natured tease who loves to poke harmless fun at her friends. Girl Res. 25 Int. Fr. Club 1, 25 Art Club 25 French Club 35 ARP First Aid Squad 35 Books Across the Sea 35 Victory Corps Council 35 May Day 35 Cadet Librarian 1, 2, 35 Volleyball 1. h VIRGINIA GRACE MALONEY Ginny Her Utopia would be no English, and lots of dancing, skiing, and skating- Ambition: to study to be a buyer at a school of arts and designs - A one- woman committee of correspondence to servicemen. Girl Res. 15 Int. Fr. Club 15 Camera Club 25 ARP Messenger 2, 35 Dram. Soc. Make- Up Club 1. DOROTHY JEANNE MARSLAND D0lfy Helps put the oomph in cheers for L.H.S. -A skiing enthusiast but favors an occasional walk, especially that one at Plymouth on New Year's Eve-No play- ing hookie for her, as she lives just across the street from school. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 45 Girl Res. 1, 2, 3, 45 Lalzon 45 Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 35 Drum Major 15 Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 45 Art Club 1, 25 Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 45 May Day 3. .9 LILLIAN JEANETTE MAYO Hal One of our fgfugg nurses--An angel? WQU, she wears a pair of wings--Thinks his- tory and chocolate ice gvearit are super- Aisoifavors skiiihg, skating, qznd sgwiqi- ming. L, C, Class Sec. 15 Class Committees 1, YC45 Lakanian 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 15 Home Ec. Club 3, Vice-Pres. 45 ARP Messenger 2, 35 Field Hockey 3, 45 Basket- all 45 Bowling 15 Softball 25 May Day 3. MA ITI , McAULEY ns ntir 3 student . . Collector of 5 s m . . . Hobby ' t wing and paint- n enes . . . d t of photography er the C' Air Patrol , . . Aspires 49 1 be a ber of the Cadet Nurses' Corps. ay Day 3. JANET CECILE MORIN Jan Jolly and fun-loving personality - Often found at the bowling alleys - Belmont seems to be her special interest-Recently discovered her name isn't Jeannette - VVrites to a certain somebody in the Navy. Home Ec. Club 3, 45 May Day 35 Class Committee 4. BERNICE ANNIE MORRISON Bambi Bambi can tell you what you want to know about hardware-Delights in talk- ing and reading-Sister's trumpet prac- ticing annoys her tremendously - Hob- bies: writing letters and keeping scrapbook of stamps, school clipping, souvenirs, and movie stars. Class Committees 2, 3, 45 Prize Speaking 3, 45 Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 35 ARP First Aid Squad 35 Cadet Librarian 2, 3, 4. EDITH MOSS Quiet-Answers How from her pen like water-Laconia High's most earnest stu- dent-Studies by the hour-How does she do it?-Stubborn debater with all the facts-Piano virtuoso. National Honor Soc. 3, rep. 45 Student Coun- cil 2, 45 Debating, alt. rep. 2, 3, 45 National Forensic League sec. 3, vice pres. 45 Int. Fr. Club 15 French Club 3. ROYCI2 STANLEY MOITLTON Easily recognized by his green Ford-Has had his share of gasoline troubles - Usually seen conversing with Donald Noyes and Malcolm Smith about the latest thing in car designs. ARP Squad 2, 3. RUTH NATALIE NELSON Ruthie Cheerful carrot-top from Lakeport-Regw lar Girl Reserve-Breaks the silence of any class with a hearty laugh-Dislikes studying and tests-Carries large, mys- terious pocketbook. Class committees 1, 2, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, ARP 2, 3. ARTIIITR BENNETT NEVVISLL ,-fri Seldom seen without his cousin, Clifton- Apparently shy, possessor of a rollick- ing sense of humor - Rivals Benny Goodman on the clarinet-Likes to dis- agree in a friendly way. Class Committee 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Master Chefs 1, ARI' Fire Squad 3. CLIFTON BURROVVS NEWELL Cliff Good-natured, blond . . . One of Duke's trumpeters . . . Peddles the news . . . Handles a basketball easily . . . Cliff has a ready smile and lots of pep but is still one of our most bashful boys. Class Committees 4, Band 2, 3, 4, French Club 3. l.AIfRA MAXINE NOAKF Noakfsi4 ' Plans to enter the C cle urses' Corps in 1- june Dent s on ifgfne ec, especially the 'J' gut Qgcoocing-A faithful mntvie fan- Firm believer in and gunlftfcier of punc- tuality. X Lzikonian 3, Int. Fr, Club 1. DONALD ALLAN NOYES Don Knows the manifold pressure of every engine made-Has a motorcycle that of- ten gives him a glimpse of his future in the Air Corps fSome think it's sponsored by Bayerl. Int. Fr. Club 1, ARP Squad 3, Stage Crew 1, 2. MALCOLM HOVVARD NOYES Mal Athletic-Constantly discussing the latest sports events-Always seen with a happy smile-Always ready with a happy re- sponse-Not thought of as being shy. Cilizrn Sports Reporter 4, ARP Fire Squad 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Mgr. 1, 2, 3, 4, Motion Picture Operator 1, 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA ELISABETII NOYES Pina Competent leader of extra-curricula activi- - QF, ries . . . Delights in skating , . . spends vgyffef' 4 .ample time in Concord . . . One of our W ' ,ppt-dressed seniors . . . Safeguards a Q-4' ysterious drawer of souvenirs-Secreb -. . fp Q. ' , ly treasures her d1ar ' y. gflass Committees 3, 4, National Honor 3, 1 A Phs, 4, D.A.R. Citizen 4, St. Council 2, 3, ' wee-Pres. 4, Lalzonian Bus. Mgr. 2, 3, 4. ISLE A ANOR MIRIVM OLSON HEI tall, blonde, blue-eyed lass-Prefers sec- retarial practice to history-Quiet, con- servative-Roller skating occupies her leisure time, she's a whiz at it-Con- stantly attends the movies. Debating 2, Int. Fr. Club 1, Dram. Soc. Make-Llp Committee 2, 3. DOROTIIY XVYATT PAGE Do41if ' Rather Il quiet little person-Has a keen interest in art-As a hobby makes a scrapbook of drawings-Enjoys skating -Intends to go to art school. RICHARD FARRAR PARSONS Dirk Six footer VY ell dressed man of 44-Dick is never seen alone-Reliable clerk at the First National-Zips around any roller skating rink-Appears to be quiet. ARP Squad 3, Track 1. ELIZABETH DIANE PEARY Betty An efficient, trim drum majorette - The sparkle and dash in band performances -IIair styles intrigue her, she keeps up with the latest-Coy, carefree, and coquettish-Often seen in red. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Lalaonian 1, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Play 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Girl Res. 4, Operetta 3, Drum Major- ette 1, 2, 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, Camera Club 2, ARI' Squad 2, Ski Team 1, 2, Basket- ball 1, 4, Softball 2, Archery 1, 2. ,IOHN EMMONS PHILBRICK Johnny 'Iii upped others in Air Corps-test: highest rating in thc state-This service takes him in July-Has a special interest in science-As a hobby, spends much time building and repairing radios. Class Committee 3, Irakon 4, Dram. Soc. 4, Class Play 4, Science Club 4, Victory Corps 3, Stage Crew 1, 2. PAITLINL ETTA PICARD Polly At home on a rollerway-Collects snap- shots and enjoys anything chocolate - Her idea of a dull evening?-watching a cowboy picture-Ilas a special interest in the Coast Guard. Home Ec. Club 3, Field Hockey' 2, 3, Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4. IILLENA JANET PICHE This dark-haired miss gives an impres- sion of being rather shy-She's neat as a pin and nice to everyone-Keeps up the well-known Piche reputation with .. 1 1 her love of skiing. Dram. Soc. 1, 3. 1 1 I ROBERTA JUNE PRESCOTT Bobby A gal gvith' personalityyplus and great ,Nersatility'- Athlete, actress, socia te, working girl-Where does she get he time? ' Class rep. 3, Nat. Hon, SQGY3, vice-pres. 4, Girl Res. 2, 3, wjice-pres. 4, St. Covicil 3, Lalzon 4, Iajsizian 21 Comm. usher 3, Dram. Soc. If 2, 3, 4, Thespians 45- Plays 3, 4, Orch, 1, 2, 3, IM. Fr. Club 1, Art Club 1, French Club 3, A P Messenger 2, Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, ki Team 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Archery 1, 2, Bowling 1, 2, I in 4' ,Q . 4. JEAN JAMTESON PROCTOR A Scotch lassie who knows practically all the answers fespecially in French class5 -It would take too many fingers to count the activities she engages in - VVh at do those quiz kids beGinn to have that Jean hasn't? Class Vice-Pres. 35 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor 3, Sec.-Treas. 4, Girl Res. 1, 2, 3, 4, St. Council 3, 4, Lakon 3, Editor-in-Chief 4, Lakanian 1, News Editor 2, Assoc. Editor 3g Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club Pres. 3, f'Books Across the Sea 3, Basketball 1, 2, Softball 13 May Day 3. VICTOR PAUL RAND Quiet and conservative in class-Full of fun outside-llad his share of joys and sorrows from bench as football manager -Active member of the Leader's Club- Loves to hunt and fish. Class Committees 1, 2, National Honor 4, ELLEN Lakon 4, Int. Fr. Club 13 Camera Club 1, Football Assist. Mgr. 2, 3, Mgr. 4. FRANCES REIDY Silent, smiling and: QZlznl0l.,S-'APfiflIdCS I for .fidd ,lhokkey and QI hearj wing Q Qmastfyl-Fascinated .by Qinc'iT1g,f movies, ZHM sliiing7Authority on wha the well- drep atvddent will wear. i Class' 'Committees 1, 2, 3, 45 ,SL-Couriciligec. 4, Labon Lalzonian 2,f 3,7+, Comm. Usher 3, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4, French Club 3, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 1, 2, 4, Softball 1, VVILLIAM STANLEY REILEY, JR. Master of Reilev's Rum us Room Bill Con . P - F scientious history student CYD-A mem ber of that famous third row in chem class-One of Phelps Slope's familiar figures-Source of the school's best jokes. Class Committee 43 Hi-Y 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club 1, Master Chefs 13 ARP Messenger 2, 3, Basketball 4, Baseball 4. 'FIIERESA PAVLINE ST. JACQVES One of Laconia's ardent dance fans-An- nounces her presence by the jingling of her numerous bangles-Thinks a roller- way should be built on every street corner. Class Committee 4, Girl Reserves 2, 3, Plays 3. 0, ' ARTIE SALT I Neat dancer V. dresser ,f . Easy ow? D . .'. . J, Qftrrinector of the f nfl s swing rec s . .gg Works summers G, I4,, I 1 at familygfglbins . . . Pet 'peeve, being I 'lean imfizlgll 1 A' ' 1 z D U' I .. , , .5 ,a om ,, g ram. S02 1, 2, ,fiilee C1611 25,43 Operetta 2, 4, estra 1, 2, Int. Fr. Club lg French Club reas. 3, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Property Crew 3, 4, Bowling 2. EVERETT JOHN SANBORN, JR. N1'jJhie Gilfordite-Skiing and fishing occupy his leisure hours-The man behind the movie projector in assemblies-Competes with fellow Gilfordite for truck-driving honors. ARP Squad 2, 3, Ski Team 4g Stage Crew 1, 2, Motion Picture Projector Operator 3, 4. IIELEN LOUISE SANBORN Helen Lou A quiet little miss from up Lakeport way . . . Possessor of a pleasing manner . . . Glee club and scrap books occupy her spare time . . . Loves to read . . . Am- bitious in support of the blind. Class Committees 43 Glee Club 3, 45 Oper- etta 3, 4, May Day 3. 2, 3, 4 ball 2. 1 A ' 4 NIALCOIJVI ATISTIN SANBORN Mal Full of knowledge of facts, figures, and formulas-Master of any trumpet or camera-Quiet, but always in the midst of action-Mal should go far as a chemist. National IIonor 4, Lakon 3, 4: Lakonian 2, 3, Dram. Soc. 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Master Chefs 1, ARP First Aid Squad 2, 3, Science Club 4, Dram. Soc. Stage Crew 3, 4. EARLE DAVIS SEAVERNS, JR. i Conservative, pacific, and possessing an evident appreciation of humor-Gifted with ability to play the piano and with wavy' hair-VVill never forget classes. physics Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Lakon 4, Lakrmian 2, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Play 43 Glee Club Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 43 1 2 3 4 Operetta 1, 2, 3. 4: Orchestra , . t v Band 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club lg lNf1aster Chefs 1. ROGER ICDVVARD SIMOND A motorcycle occupies his leisure time - An energetic builder of model planesf Hopes to Hy a real one someday-Born on St. l'atrick's Day, but not green at machines. Class Committees 3, 4: lukonian 1, Dram. Soc. 13 Plays 1, Glee Club 1, 2, Operetta 1, Int. Fr. Club lg ARP Squad 2, 3, Base- ball 4-. lIOI.I.IS lVIALCOI.lVI SNIITII Sn1illy Owner of a t'noiseless motorcycle . . . Another of our future pilots for the Army . . . Knows the type, year, and license plate of every ear in Laconia . . . Ilsuallqv thought of as quiet, but we hear differently. Band 1, 2, ICARI, NORNIAND STOKES IinI1oy Ilis gestures are as valuable to him as words . . . Grins happily when called upon in geometry .... A n angler of the finest degree , , . An acrobat and con- tortionist who can tie himself in knots fand untie them, tool. Track 3, 45 Boxing 4, Vllrestling 4, Tum- bling 4, Play 3. MILDRED FRANCES SCCHOCKI .Millir Mildred's patriotic motto: Silence is goldenl'-Spends much of her time en- joying quiet home life-Demure, quiet, shy, trim-Thrives on out-door sports, especially camping-Keen on movies. Int, Fr. Club 1: Home EC. Club 4, ARP Squad 2, May Day 3. HARRY DFLANO SVVIIFNEY Jfrry Co ,monly associated with YVhelan's - 'Edged' FSQQIEDKA. parental frustration dilfi' oofball seadvtf- Full of MFI, carefree, with a super sense of humor- 'ANOW I dork want to bela wet blanket, but I need my sleep! 1 Class Committees 2, 3, 42 Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Comm. I'sher 3, ARP Squad 2, 35 Football s 1 ,i,,'.- I. s 3 Track 2, 35 Ice IIocke' 4, Basket- tix ffl y n ll ROSANNA MARY SVVINGLFHURST ' R05iF,,l' Competent dark-haired libra rian-Favorite outside study is books-One of classes'g quietest misses-Braves the dark alone as air raid warden for the Province Street section-Ardent movie fan-And loves to Cook. Class Committee 4, Library Work 1, 2, 3, 4. FSO A. A-'WM DEBORAH TIBBETTS Debbie Girl Reserves 4g Dram. Soc. 4g Plays 4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 4: Softball 4. ARTHFR ALFRED TVVOMBLY Red tion: whatever Uncle Sam says. Stage Crew 1, 2. ' X VVALTER DLEY EM. N lVaIly P oto r p . hr .Maestro of the This newcomer has brought credit to the class for her performance as Mariane in The Miser -Debbie dares to ask ques- tions in chemistry class, brave girl - Baby-talk is her specialty. ANNA JOAN TRAPP Jarkif ' Our all-seeing eye who reports school af- fairs to Cilizen readers . . . Gifted with a fine alto voice and a talent for acting . . . A couple sprained ankles cannot squelch her fondness for skiing. National Honor 3, 4, Girl Res. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4, Lakon 4g Laboniafe 2g Comm. Head Usher 33 Citizen Reporter 4: Prize Speaking 2, Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 43 Thespians 3, 4, Plays 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 3, 4, Int. Fr. Club lg French Club 3: ARP Mes- senger 2, First Aid Squad 3, Field Hockey 3, 4, Girls' Ski Team 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 3, 4. Quiet, hut peppy when seen on his motor- cycle-Faithful worker for the stage crew-Also a machine shop fan-Ambi- pe tta dependent on his lymout tation - Dependa- ble clas. urpri ing sense of humor -One uke's all- round handy men. Lakon 4, Lakonian 23 Dram. Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespians 4, Plavs 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Operetta 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: All- State 1 nt. Fr. Club 1, Science Club 4. WILFRED COLBVRN VVESTON Ilfil1y Tall, dark, and always hunting for action Gets around on the farm, in the city . . . Wlent to the Vniversity as a junior to study agriculture . . . Willy's Eshing trips are wows. Class Committees l, 2, Band lg Track 1, 23 Basketball 1, 2. CUMMENEEMENT Now the door is closing On the four years we have spent Enjoying carefree days In the time which life has lent. Now the door is opening Though the future is not clear, High our hearts we're holding, XVe'll show courage, never fear. Now the door is open, And we see before our eyes All the golden choices Of 1ife's opportunities. DEBORAH TIBBETTS Robert Grider Maurice Depine Robert Grider Malcolm Sanborn Thomas Barrett Edwin Goranson Robert Grider Thomas Barrett Norman Drouin Robert Grider George Cantin Robert Garland Norman Drouin Robert Irwin Norman Drouin John Luneau Norman Drouin Thomas Barrett Rober Grider Edwin Goranson SENIUR SUPERLATIVES Boy Most Popular Robert Irwin Nan Sullivan Best Athletes Thomas Barrett Muriel Ladieu Most Respected Harry Bryant Virginia Noyes Most Studious Edwin Goranson Edith Moss Biggest Blufers Norman Drouin Deborah Tibbetts Most Argurnentative Richard Foss Nancy Head Best Dressed Robert Irwin Artie Salta Smoothest Line Harry Sweeney Joan Trapp Best Daneers George Cantin Roberta Prescott Best Looking Robert Kimball Artie Salta Most Flirtations Harry Sweeney Deborah Tibbetts Most Shy Clifton Newell Mildred Suchocki Peppiest Charles Emery Nan Sullivan Best Natured Harry Bryant Nan Sullivan Class Clown Charles Emery Nan Sullivan Best Thespians Charles Emery joan Trapp Best Musicians Richard Foss Betty Durgin Teachers' Pride and Joy Charles Emery Joan Trapp Most Representative of L.H.S. Harry Bryant Jean Proctor Most Likely to Suceeed Robert Grider jean Proctor Girl Roberta Prescott Roberta Prescott Jean Proctor Jean Proctor Shirley DesRosier joan Trapp Ellen Reidy Deborah Tibbetts Theresa St. Jacques Barbara Gale Roberta Prescott Barbara Gale Roberta Prescott Roberta Prescott Shirley DesRosier Mary Lou Smith Agnes Blackey Nancy Head Virginia Noyes Nancy Head Q kk ffl? ff s, xiao 1139 . .Y X lk L Y - - A- i. Kvf-r' ' - , R532 . 5 f - 1 if-: -1 -nl X -- ,, -,Hg - is ' Gig i K U'- 4 Ft, . 'fi av, K , B ,A I 4 l, , , Wi fwfr! ' , '- W , N' rl Ii f ' U E235 ,F i I 5: if rv H ........, . ' -K, A 0,52- ' f HEMINISEINB JEAN PROCTOR On a brisk October evening in 1940, solemnly U1 repeating the oath to the seniors, f h lsses Color- we, the class of '44, were initiated into the mysterious realms o t e upper c a . ful but crazy costumes and face make-up adorned us for that long-looked-forvvard-to evening f our freshman reception Threatening paddles had caused us to lug books and more books o . all day long for those high and mighty seniors, and now we, too, were a distinct part of the high school. Our first financial undertaking was a lway Dance. By choosing Lillian llflayo Queen f h hi our first impression on high school life was assured. To keep up this impression, o t e ay , . and with the nation electing Roosevelt for a third term, the local problem of elections con- . . . . - .d fronted our class. We chose Roger Cotton, president, Mary Lou Smith, vice presi ent, Lillian Mayo, secretary, Arthur Ginn, treasurer, and John Dodge, representative. Our sponsor was lllr. Rangvald Olsen. . In hopes of graduating, optimistic members of our class bought class pins, the flu epidemic raged and advanced our February vacation to januaryg Laconia High's football team became state champs, La Conga invaded the dance floors. Returning to school for our sophomore year, we felt more independent as we could now look down on those green freshmen. VVe had more freedom to choose our subjects, and Parlez-vous francaise ?', was heard as a new language increased our weary vocabularies. In '41 came Pearl Harbor and our patriotic spirit. '44's girls canned over 250 cans of food during the second week of school. Our all-out effort for defense was irrepressibleg Buy Bonds and . . . . Hi Stamps , our watchword. Boosting our school spirit we chose capable and efficient o cers: President Robert Grider, Vice-president Raymond Newton, Secretary Mary Lou Smith, Treasurer Arthur Ginn, Representative Thomas Barrett, Alternate Harry Bryant, Miss Mary Johnston, sponsor. The coming of a new headmaster. lVIr. VVillis B. Gifford, didn't interrupt the financial program. With a collegiate theme, banners all over the gym, we sponsored our dance. The rhythm of Todd VVebb's orchestra made more popular the song of the hour - Chattanooga Choo Choo. Advancing still higher, we became juniors in l942. On our return an abundance of new teachers greeted us. junior year saw many of our classmates leave for all branches of the anned services, however, the man shortage was not yet acute. X Q - N a Q , iii 'id iii xii 'l'EE9iQ'El'f2l?.'g! But world affairs didn't interrupt our movie and dance fans. As Time Goes By , VVhy Don't You Do Right? and White Christmas , even out of season, were hummed on and off tune down the corridors. The movie Hitler's Children made us realize how fortunate we are to live in America. VVith the world making history, our school kept up the pace: nine of our classmates were initiated into that awesome National Honor Society 5 girls were allowed to wear slacks to schoolg marks on report cards changed from numerals to letters g our treasurer success- fully ran for a third termg period exams begang a rigid and rugged phys. ed. program was a severe strain on the constitution. Patriotically, some of us surrendered part of our February vacation to help Uncle Sam with the rationing problem. In tune with the times, our first prom had a patriotic theme. Insignia of all services decorated the walls. Despite the gas rationing protest C girls would. have to walk to and from the prom in evening gownsj, the prom was semi-formal. To the music of Ray Ladieu's Orchestra, couples glided and jived. CThe affair was a success despite the measles epidemic in Aprilj. Our class dramatists rated tops in Ever Since Eve , a play concerning a school newspaper, showing how, truthfully, women intend to be just as important and businesslike as men. Serving us throughout the year were our class officers: Raymond Newton, president, Jean Proctor, vice-presidentg Mary Lou Smith, secretaryg Arthur Ginn, treasurer 5 Roberta Prescott, representative 3 John Luneau, alternateg Miss Ernestine McCrillis, sponsor. At long last the cherished moment arrived. We were SENIORS. We had finally caught up with that far distant event. Keeping up tradition, we started off with a bang with the Senior wfxd - 5oEl 0 W0 '0 W -X I if J-N I f ,V r . M 'l' A Q r ' X 7 X l X5 Xl N J . xt WC Xl, lr m . i 5 J N SQEHOMOPL ri X L f v 1 . . .:'. -'il ' L., I.: -' Q. 4 il 4' , X , t.-ferr. nr-11 - 1 1-1.4 3.59 f . - -1-51 , -. .jul -,. v DM ,Z f 'E ',..'f'T . ,E-v 5 Q 1 ,,.... .,v 1' , gf .. . 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Adding more vim, vigor, and vitality, we sponsored the biggest financial success in ages - the Franklin Rally. It was a wow , with Sully as general chairman. Another undertaking to fatten the treasury was the first costume play in about fifteen years, presented by class dramatists - The lNliser 'by llloliere. Then, discarding their speaking roles, the class actors showed off their musical talent by participating in the operetta, The lWikado. At an assembly in February the Service Plaque was reverently dedicated to our boys in the service. lllanyof our own boys sitting among us were even then privates in the Air Corps. To show them our support, during the Fourth VVar Loan Drive our class contributed 34,114.35 to the school total of 59,498.55 Four from our class went to the Sl,OO0-a-plate bond dinner at the tavern. In advance, we had elected in the spring of '43 our senior officers: Harry Bryant, president, Charles Sheehan, vice-president, lNIary Lou Smith, secretary, Nan Sullivan, treasurer, Nancy Head, representative, John Luneau, alternate. Miss Sylvia Numelin was class sponsor. Even with Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meeting at Teheran, the class of '44 was more concerned with the local problem of meeting to settle graduation, prom, and reception plans. Such questions as VVho'll march with who ? Cregardless of grammarj, YVill the banquet and reception be together? arose. After numerous lively gatherings and heated discussions, we have settled these questions and plans. From our rally in November to our graduation in June, we have been busier than bees. Now our high school life is draw- ing to a close as we approach a world of greater responsibilities. Short ogg- Q U es - s A 3 'lFlft.fH' iYJ'iil-if-fy L Qinii I7 I f'1 ij Q . ' A Q T f f Ti YM LQ Q4 xc, V9 YS X06 PS X? 36 c,x'YV ?'6 dexfxm 29430 in X 66 5,6 WHL? J l l Q JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Miss McCrillis, Barbara Baker, Dorothy Libby, Patricia Lightbody, Herbert Hughes. JUNIOR CLASS At the beginning of the year the juniors allowed no fooling around in their midst but settled down to a year of serious work in preparation for their responsibility as seniors next fall. They were not too preoccupied with studies, however, to put plenty of pep and vigor into the various activities, excelling in debating, dramatics, prize-speaking, musical organiza- tions, to say nothing of athletics. These are only a few of the activities which engaged their whole-hearted participation and cooperation. The junior play, Booth Tarkington's The Fighting Littles , carefully chosen by an adept committee headed by lklary Ellen Shannon, was produced, upholding the honor of the school and bringing much-deserved credit to the class. May I2 was a day long to be remembered by the juniors and others as well. What happened? If you didn't know it was the Junior Prom, your education was sadly neglected. The committee-chairmen in charge of making a success of this memorable occasion were Virginia Lacey, llarjorie Riggins, Herbert Hughes, Herman Caswell, and Frank Neal. The class offices were ably filled by President Herbert Hughesg Vice-President Patricia Lightbodyg Secretary Barbara Baker and Treasurer Earl' Slattum. Their representative and alternate were Barbara Boutwell and Dorothy Libby 5 the class' sponsor is Miss Ernestine McCrillis. ' 1 x , X s T?53QN?X fi f QW? fx f BZ X-X f CL jf E! W, .x M9 ff- ' . Zi N U9 J 'f Q E Pk V 'XX B fy K fl Q 0 P C. 5 7- 73. 'N X mmm' W 1, 9? 75. . 1 .gg .. 1 flii , i, 5 X' , I kgs 't 1 if ' V A ,S Go S e' :ff . : t 3 I I 2? W. Wd 8 t , Qfyff lm G ? K rm ' li, PQI! Ay X X jg L69 ' W QQE5 f, 4 17 ,Z-,QQ X qg gi'.:51., fi F, ' 4 A 2315- I X! ' X v I' gf- ' y0U'LL NQVCR Krqgwf ,L v W l QV V , U V 7A h IMPROVEMENIS FOR THE PROM , SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Robert King, Frank Grabowski, Carolyn Kassner, Miss Smith, Max Wakeman, Robert Guay. SUPHUMURE CLASS The class of 1946 hit their stride by electing a very efficient executive body: Frank Grabowski, presidentg Robert King, vice-president, Carolyn Kassner, secretaryg Richard Grider, treasurer, Robert Guay, representative, and Nlax VVakeman, alternate representative. Nliss Edna L. Smith is the class sponsor. In their big bid for fame the sophomores brought a colorful section of Harlem into the gymnasium to produce successfully one of the best dances of the year, the Harlem Hop. The Rhythm Kings supplied the music, and the student body cooperated in rocking the building. This year's sophomore class of over 140 ambitious students joined in with the upper- classmen to help put Laconia High School on the map in sports, prize speaking, and the field of music. Every sport and extracurricula activity was represented by at least one member of the sophomore class. 'The sophomores won the girl's intramural basketball championship. With their grand start the sophomores should not have any difficulty on the road to fame and fortune. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS I Miss MacLean, Melvin Morancy, Patricia Baker, Barbara Wilkinson, Jack Armstrong, Richard Brooks, Merrill Hescock. FRESHMAN CLASS Having at least reached the rank of freshmen, members of the class of 1947 elected the following oflicers: president, Jack Armstrong, vice-president, Melvin lklorancyg secretary, Barbara Wilkinsong treasurer, Patricia Baker, representative, Richard Brooksg and alternate, Merrill Hescock. Miss Florence MacLean is the sponsor of the class. On Friday, November 5, the annual Freshmen Reception, given by the seniors, proved enjoyable for all who attended. Highlighting the evening were the amusing performances by jack Armstrong, who read an essay on Why Girls Like Me and sang Pistol Packin' Mamaf' Richard Luneau, who did athimble trick on top of a step ladder, and John Veazey and Jean Deslandes, who sang I Dream of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair and Oh, johnny, respectively. These stunts, decided upon by Edwin Goranson, John Luneau, and Thomas Barrett, amused C ?J even the freshmen. For the Freshman Dance, Friday, February 4, the class chose a Gremlin theme. The gymnasium with green and yellow streamers arranged from the corners to the center of the gym and Gremlins in gay colors and amusing positions added that certain something to the general atmosphere. Posters of every possible color and with various-sized Gremlins on them announced to the school the coming event. lldelvin Morancy was chosen general chairman for the dance. Other committees follow: decorations, Jack Guayg music, Allen Loringg tickets, Marilyn Fitzgeraldg invitations and ushers, Anne Merrill, and refreshments, llladeline Roux. EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Patricia Whyte, Miss Grothey, David Weeks, Edward McMurphy, George Munsey, David Jackson. EIEHTH GRADE Triumphantly mounting the eighth. rung on their ladder of learning, the students of the class of '48 began school in September with new hope and faith in their ability to achieve their common goal. Miss Hynes sponsored the eighth grade until midyear when she left to attend Teachers College at Plymouth. Elected to continue in her footsteps was Miss Grothey. In their first meeting the class elected the following officers: president, David Weeksg vice-president, Patricia Whyte, secretary, David jackson 5 treasurer, Milo Pike 5 representative, George Munseyg alternate, Edward McMurphy. They decided that January seventh would be the day for their customary party, but their plans were unfortunately interfered with by a twenty-seven inch snow Storm. In another meeting the date was set for March tenth. The ingenuity and originality of the class of '48 was shown in the costuming at the party. Many interesting games and refreshments formed their program for a successful evening of fun. The eighth grade has fully done its part this year in the surprisingly great stamp and bond sales Laconia High has produced. SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS John Holt, Ernest Munsey, Miss MacAulay, Thomas Elliott. SEVENTH GRADE This year's seventh grade, under the helpful sponsorship of Nliss Eleanor lNIacAulay, started the year right by electing their officers in the fall. Those elected are as follows: Thomas Elliott, presidentg john Vander Heiden, vice-presidentg June Dow, secretaryg Harold Westcott, treasurerg John Holt, representativeg and Ernest Munsey, alternate. Early in the fall a class party was given the seventh grade by the Student's Association, as is customary. The association did an excellent job in planning the party. Games were care- fully chosen and supervised. The class has distinguished itself by being the first group Miss MacAulay has had that is able to distinguish between the verb to lay and the verb to lie. The juniors and seniors would, no doubt, profit from a chat with some of these verb authorities. STUDENT COUNCIL First Ro-w: George Munsey, Carolyn Kassner, Edwin Gozonsky, Mary Ellen Shannon, Shirley Colby, Virginia Noyes, Ellen Reidy, Mary Lou Smith, Edward McMurphyg Second Rofw: Max Wakeman, Miss MacLean, Patricia Whyte, Effie Pallas, Richard Brooks, jean Proctor, George Znaidousky, Robert Garland, Nancy Head, Barbara Baker, Third Rofw: Mr. Gifford, Charles Emery, Merrill Hescock, Dorothy Libby, Edith Moss, Carroll Penley, John Luneau, David Maskell, Mr. Mitchell. STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES ADVISORY CUUNCIL The Students' Council is the governing body of our school. It is composed of two representatives from all clubs and classesg two advisers, Bliss Florence lXIacLean and Rlr. VValter Nlitchellg a finance officer, Kliss Nlarion Diemondg and five officers: President Robert Grider, First Vice-president Virginia Noyes, Second Vice-president lilary Ellen Shannon, Secretary Ellen Reidiy, and Treasurer Shirley Colby. Among the duties of the group are the handling of traffic and the finances of member organizations. An outstanding project that was accomplished this year by the Council was the selecting, making, and dedicating of the Honor Roll Plaque for our boys who are in the service, having left school since December 7, 1941. Virginia Noyes, chairman of the project, and a committee of four, namely, George Znaidousky, David Besserer, Mary Ellen Shannon, and Caroylyn Kassner, did a remarkable job in getting the names and divisions that each boy is in. The dedication of the plaque took place in our auditorium on February 15, 1944, with Virginia Noyes in charge of the ceremony. Edwin Goranson presented the plaque to Iylr. Arthur Nighswander, who accepted it on behalf of the school board. The revising of the constitution which was started last year was completed this year under the supervision of Edith Moss and her committee: Jean Proctor, Virginia Noyes, and David lvlaskell. Since January Virginia Noyes has been acting pro-tempore for President Robert Grider, who is now in the Army Air Corps. NATIONAL HUNUR SOCIETY Starting off the year with nine veteran members, the National Honor Society gave its annual chicken pie dinner for the new members, February 10, in the model suite. On lklarch 7, these same members were formally inducted at an upper class assembly by President Virginia Noyes, Vice-president Roberta Prescott, Secretary-treasurer Jean Proctor, and Representative Edith Moss. Q ln order to make their contribution to the Society Scholarship Fund, members sold candy at the February operetta. The late spring outing, at which the juniors were initiated, wound up the Society's season. Nlembership in the National Honor Society, founded in 1920 for the purpose of recogniz- ing outstanding students, is considered one of the highest honors in our school. judged on their scholarship, character, leadership, and service, the members are elected by their class- mates and the teachers associated with them. Seniors holding this distinctive membership are Thomas Barrett, Helene Clevenson, Shirley Colby, Edwin Goranson, Robert Grider, Nancy Head, Helen Joslyn, John Luneau, Edith Moss, Virginia Noyes, Roberta Prescott, Jean Proctor, Paul Rand, hlalcolm Sanborn, lllary Lou Smith, and Joan Trapp. ' NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Firm Row: Helen Joslyn, Jean Proctor, Virginia Noyes, Roberta Prescott, Mary Lou Smith, Edith Moss, Second Rofw: Shirley Colby, Helene Clevenson, Mrs. Edmands, Joan Trapp, Nancy Head, Third Rofw: Paul Rand, Thomas Barrett, Edwin Goranson, John Luneau, Malcolm Sanborn. 1 LAKON STAFF First Rofw: Helene Clevenson, Shirley Colby, Joan Trapp, Nancy Head, Jean Proctor, Ellen Reidy, Dorothy Marsland, Theresa Corriveau, Roberta Prescott, Miss Kendrick, Second Rofw: Barbara Hedstrom, Barbara Baker, Glesca Fitzpatrick, Margaret Goranson, Alma Fogg, Nan Sullivan, Charles Sheehan, George Cantin, Malcolm Sanborng Third Rofw: Charles Emery, Earle Seaverns, john Philbrick, Thomas Barrett, Paul Rand, john Luneau, William Reiley, Walter Wakeman, Edwin Goranson. LAKUN Great books from little scraps of paper grow, and so the Luton grew. An earlier deadline necessitated an early sales campaign. Under the excellent direction of Nancy Head, Roberta Prescott, Nan Sullivan, Terry Corriveau, Bill Reiley, Charles Sheehan, and Earle Seaverns began a rather unsuccessful campaign. Time had to be extended as many students and citizens suffered the financial embarrassment of the Christmas season. At last, by the committee's tireless efforts and the backing of the senior class, the quota was reached. ,lean Proctor, editor- in-chief, shouldered the heavy responsibilities of meeting the required deadline in early lyfarch. Those seniors having the burden of the literary production were ,lean Proctor, Shirley Colby, joan Trapp, Helene Clevenson, Ellen Reidy, Paul Rand, Thomas Barrett, john Luneau, and john Philbrick. After over-working their talented brains, said staff passed their precious bits on to lNIiss lX'IcCrillis's Secretarial Practice classes for final preparation of their copy fa very excellent job tool. In addition to student write-ups, clubs and class summaries put a few more gray hairs into these literary heads, but they were saved from a breakdown by the fine work of the junior staff members: Barbara Baker, Barbara Hedstrom, Glesca Fitz- patrick, and lllargaret Goranson. But an equal quantity of headaches and worries fell upon the person behind the staff, behind the editor, La.l'on's inimitable Bliss Kendrick. From the midst of the literary masterpieces emerged funnybone ticklers and little scenes of nonsense, the doting parents of which were Charles Emery, editor of the art' staff, Alma Fogg, George Cantin, and Dottie Klarsland. Charlie also did the cover and Alma, the section leaves. Teachers' portraits came out of the cameras of Ed Goranson, llialcolm Sanborn, and VValter VVakeman, as did the majority of candid shots of life at LHS. Among students contributing, also, were Nan Sullivan, Bob Irwin, Elaine Browning, Robert San- born, and others. Group and senior pictures were taken by Achber Studio, which was kind enough to save the necessary and scarce material for the photography. Spaulding-lXIoss Company of Boston lithographed and entirely assembled the Lakon. I.fIKONI.4N STAFF Fin! Rofw: Barbara Hedstrom, Virginia Dockham, Theresa Levesque, Ruth Phillips, Genevieve Morrissette, Nancy Pike, Virginia Reiley, Mary Lou Smith, Ellen Reidy, Virginia Noyes, Second Row: Miss Welch, Phyllis Killam, Virginia Grider, Sally Baker, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Anne Merrill, Robert A. Smith, Marguerite Bolduc, Miss Bujnieviczg Third Rofw: Ellen O'Mara, Charles Emery, Evelyn Lessard, Mary Sullivan, Francis Allen, Richard Brouillard, Edith Sansom, John Dolloff, Phyllis Pitman. LAKUNIAN VVhat happened to it? Are we going to have one? VVhere is it? When is it coming out? These are a few of the many questions that the LAKONIAN staff heard from September, 1943, to january 4, 1944, when the paper came out in its new photo-offset print. The delay in the publishing of our school paper was due to the fact that hir. Gove was unable to do the printing for usg this meant that we would have to find someone else to do it. After studying numerous exchanges, we decided to try photo-offset, which has proved satisfactory. This work costs us approximately the same as it did when we had the paper commercially linotyped and printed in the school shop. Photo-offset has its advantages and disadvantagesg the former being that it will reproduce any thing set before the camera, and it allows for more cartoons and drawingswithout extra Worlcg the latter being that it means more work for the staff, because everything must be done by them. They cannot count on the printer for arrangements. This year's staff is head by Barbara Hedstrom, who succeeded Josie Copp as editor-in-chief. Barbara worked as a faithful reporter and assistant to Josie before she acquired this position. The other outstanding members of the staff are Virginia Noyes, business manager, Mary Lou Smith and Ellen Reidy, circulation managers. Three members who have helped immensely on everything are Richard Brouillard, Francis Allen, and Kfarguerite Bolduc. This year's faculty consists of iiiiss Bujnievicz, head of general staff, lN'Iiss VVelch, head of typingg and Mr. Gove, supervisor of head lines. The school publication belongs to the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and took second place in the contest for papers of its class. L- gt BAND First Row: Virginia Valliere, Evelyn Lessard, Nancy Pike, john Holt, john Jewett, Theodore Blake, John Heney, Nicky Salta, Allen Loring, Kathleen Shorey, Edythe Chamberlin, Elizabeth Peary, Elizabeth Durging Second Row: Leo Morel, Clifton Newell, Harry Hammond, Janice Shelley, Barbara MarsI'and, Russell Sanborn, Doris Shorey, Alphonse Moring Third Row: Marion Morrison, Robert Garland, Janice Peters, Gerald Cote, Shirley Sherman, Gertrude Baron, Virginia Goodall, Joan Richards, Phyllis Pitmang Fourth Row: Darrell Neal, Arthur Newell, Grant Seaverns, George Cantin, Robert Ewens, Mr. With- ington, Earle Seaverns, Robert Sanborn, Malcolm Sanborn, Richard Foss, Gordon Sanborn. MUSICAL URBANIZATIUNS Peppy! That's the word to describe Laconia's band. The band, in their red and white uniforms, played at all the home football games as well as at some of the out-of-town ones. During the season they used various formations including L. H, S. and a V formation with the flag at the tip of the V , With the four majorettes, Betty Durgin, Betty Peary, Evelyn Lessard, and Virginia Valliere, the band made 'a grand showing at the annual Franklin- Laconia game. 1943-1944 band officers were Richard Foss, president, Agnes Blackey, secretary-treasurer, and Robert Sanborn, quartermaster. The band won first prize in the parade to boost the season ticket sales. It' also formed a unit in the city's anniversary parade on Oct. 12. Selections by the orchestra were heard at many school activities, 'including the senior play, prize speaking contest, and the operetta. The members gave a spring concert and took part in graduation ceremonies, as did all the musical groups. Q During the Christmas season the members of the Glee Club sang at the Hospital, Home for The Aged, and prepared several special selections for our Christmas assembly and the Women s Union. Richard Foss, president of the band and a senior, wrote a new Alma Mater song which the entire student body has sung at several assemblies. Officers of the Glee Club were Edwin Goranson, presidentg Patricia Lightbody, secretary-treasurer, Mary Ellen Shannon, librarian. While preparing for the M ikado, presented on February 18, the principal figures went to Boston with Mrs. Edna Saunders, Miss Mary Quinzani, and Duke Withington, to see the operetta presented there. The operetta by Gilberti and Sullivan proved the Glee Club's main event of the year. Edwin Goranson as the Mikado, George Znaidousky as Ko Ko, VValter VVakeman as Pooh Bah, Alphonse Morin as Pish Tush, and Charles Emery as Nanki Poo sang the leading male roles. The three little sisters, portrayed by Mary Ellen ORCHESTRA First Rofw: Beverly Davis, Ellie Pallas, Barbara Marsland, Nancy Pike, Beverly Seaverns, Myra Stickney, Martha Davis, Doris Shorey, Russell Sanborn, Allen Loring, Srfond Row: Jeanne Marshall, Rita Douphinett, Betty Durgin, Mr. VVithington, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Arline Downing, Melba Smith, Nancy Guayg Third Row: Robert Garland, Grant Seaverns, Gordon Sanbon, Earle Seaverns, Richard Foss, Walter Wakeman, Malcolm Sanborn. Shannon, Mary Lou Smith, and -loan Trapp, captivated the audience. Patricia Lightbody as Katisha proved a villainess. This year llrs. Saunders and Bliss Quizani spent much of their time helping the cast prepare for this production. The main reason for the success of the musical organizations is hir. VVendell VVithington, better known to us as Duke Under his able direction the groups have worked in perfect harmony throughout the year. GLEE CLUB First Raw: Edwin Goranson, Patricia Lightbody, Jeanne Marshall, Effie Pallas, Shirley Colby, Theresa O'Mara, Myra Stickney, Mary Lou Smith, Barbara Baker, Mary Ellen Shannon, Artie Salta, Mildred Davis, Mr. Vllithingtong Svmnd Rofw: Shirley DesRosier, Anne Merrill, Doris Martel, jean McLaughlin, Ellen 0'Mara, Martha Davis, Helen Lou Sanborn, Glesca Fitzpatrick, Edith Sansom, Frank Grabowskig Third Rofw: Rita Douphinett, Elizabeth Durgin, Virginia Grider, Ruth Nelson, Nancy Head, Joan Trapp, Martha Fogg, Ruth Abbott, Gloria Clark, Fourth Rofw: Charles Emery, Earle Seaverns, Donald Pitman, Alphonse Morin, Richard Foss, Gordon Sanborn, Max VVakeman, Richard Luneau, Walter YVakeman, Alma Fogg, Malcolm Sanborn, Harlan Feuerstein, John Luneau, George Znaidousky. 4, . r' THESPIANS First Rofw: Roberta Prescott, Virginia. Falbo, Elizabeth Durgin, Mary Lou Smith, Charles Emery, Joan Trapp, Mary Ellen Shannon, Second Row: Miss Smith, Raymond Hoey, Alma Fogg, john Luneau, Patricia Lightbody, VValter Wakeman, Edwin Goranson. THESPIANS . ,4 Chapter 123 of the National Thespians has rounded out a full and active year - under the leadership of President Blary Lou Smith, Vice-president Charles Emery, and Secretary- treasurer Elizabeth Durgin. Half way through the year Bliss Edna A. Smith took over the sponsorship in place of Bliss Dorothy Frost, who left for Arlington, Blassachusetts. On December 7 the Thespians sponsored a Pearl Harbor Day assembly for the purpose of influencing the students to buy more stamps and bonds. January 25 saw the initiation of the new members at a symbolic candlelight service, after which refreshments were enjoyed and a going-away-gift was presented to Bliss Frost. During the spring the troupe gave a radio play over VVLNH. The troupe's membership is comprised of Charles Emery, Joan Trapp, Roberta Prescott, Alma Fogg, Patricia Lightbody, BValter lValceman, Virginia Falbo, Raymond Hoey, Edwin Goranson, and John Luneau. THE DWRAMATIE SUEIETY The Dramatic Society burst into a new high this year under the direction of Bliss Edna A. Smith, who finds herself more at home in her second year at Laconia High. The Society as a whole is under Bliss Smith's direction, but there are five divisions that are under separate supervision. Besides being general overseer Bliss Smith directs the Thespians, a position that Bliss Frost held the first of the year. B'Ir. Stickney is adviser to the group that seldom receives credit for the work they do - the stage crew. Another of the less publicly acclaimed groups is that of the make-up committee under Bliss Alberts. The part of the Society that actually does the acting is divided into two groups: the senior and junior clubs. Bliss lVilson has acted as supervisor for the junior club all year, and in February Miss Delaney became adviser to the senior division. These clubs have had separate meetings every month with special entertainment provided by a 'different committee each time. The first production of the Society was the annual play sponsored by the senior class, which this year showed a bold step toward classicism in their choice of The Miser by liloliere, a famous French dramatist of the seventeenth century. Led by Norman Drouin as the Bliser, the production approached its day of reckoning with many of the actors still shy about appearing on stage in their colorful costumes. After filling the auditorium to an extent exceeding that of any high school play in the last decade, The lN'Iiser went over as a huge success. The Fighting Littles,', sponsored by the junior class, became the next work of the Society. Under Miss Smith's direction this play was an hilarious success. It joshingly portrayed the domestic troubles of the Little family. All through the year high school students have looked forward to the monthly movies sponsored by the Dramatic Society. These movies have been the result of the work done by one of the Society committees under the chairmanship of lllary Lou Smith. The first of this series cost the students ten cents plus one cent tax, but the subsequent shows were at the reduced price of six cents. The Rotary Club was highly pleased with the senior dramatic club's one-act production on Hlarch 23 at the Tavern. This and the prize-speaking contest held by the junior section of the Society comprise the supplementary work done by the group. The finish of the year's work came when the entire Dramatic Society, including the Thespians, produced three one-act plays on Klay 26. llluch of the coaching was done by some of the Thespians who were in- terested in the plays but did not have time to take pan in them. I T, - .fr Y . , 8' ,-1? X gr ,N I if P213 3 SPX S if L - , , ' vi 1 32 . , in 1 e?'21 'Ji' gf If 1.1.1, .V 'nr If ' J -'.P?v'f'f, ,f ' ire. -ig V ':.f5-'- A, . Qi . 1 , ' - A A ' . F M FORENSICS Firrt Rofw: Frank Grabowski, Eflie Pallas, Mary Ellen Shannon, Edith Moss, Nancy Head, Szrond Rofw: Edwin Goranson, David Maskell, Richard Shelley, Carroll Penley, Miss Patterson, Patricia Lightbody. NATIONAL FURENSIE LEAGUE The National Forensic League is an honorary society consisting of outstanding speakers in debatingg dramatic, humorous, or oratorical declamationg original oratoryg extemporaneous speaking, radio work, and panel discussions. A member does not need to have particiapted in all the above branches of public speaking, however. Nlary Ellen Shannon, the president of the League, excelled in humorous and dramatic declamation fremember The Big Bad Wolf?lg Patricia Lightbody, in humorous declamations, especially those that contained dialect. Debat- ing was represented by Edith Aloss, Robert A. Smith, Richard Shelley, and David Nlaskell, who also went -in for extemporaneous speaking. Edwin Goranson and Nancy Head appeared in many radio panel discussions, and both participated in dramatic declamation. Carroll Penley dabbled in debating, dramatic declamation, and original oratory. PRIZE SPEAKING x The annual Prize Speaking Contest for the Dennis O'Shea Cup was held this year on December 17, bringing forth ten picked participants, including both experienced and new speakers. In dramatic declamation, first .and second places were won by Nlary Ellen Shannon and Frank Grabowslci respectively. Patricia Lightbody and Ellie Pallas took the honors for their humorous pieces. Other speakers were Bernice Alorrison, George Znaidousky, Patricia Caverly, Estelle Bisson, Kyle Sorrell, and Carroll Penley. The State Prize Speaking Contest of Alarch ll, which is usually held at the University of New Hampshire, was for the first time in the history of the school sponsored at Laconia. Local contestants were Carroll Penley, dramatic, Patricia Lightbody, humorous, lylary Ellen Shannon, both dramatic and humorous selections. IJEBATING Resolved: That the United States join in reconstituting the League of Nations. This ponderous question has resulted in many a heated dispute among the arguers, who believed so Hrmly in their side that they could hardly restrain themselves from resorting to tooth and nails to prove their points. Going by Room 214, one would wonder the cause of the uproar from within, unless he should glance in and see David lllaskell, Robert A. Smith, Edith Moss, Carroll Penley, Edwin Gozonsky Qonly an eighth grader, but topsll Richard Shelley, janet Smith, and Evelyn Lessard in their respective corners. Then a person could understand that a decisive discussion was in progress. V A great deal of work must be done in preparation for a debate: articles, pamphlets, books must be read, notes taken, speeches writteng practices, preliminaries, and especially discussions must take place. , The other enthusiastic debaters who have whole-heartedly plunged into the art of logical and constructive arguing are Richard Foss, Harlan Feuerstein, Theresa Bloomfield, llarjorie Riggins, Robert VVitham, VVilliam Fillion, Jeanne lllarshall, and jane Eddy. The program of debates was as follows. On January 26 Intramurals took place, and February 2 was the date of the American Legion Oratory, in which Carroll Penley placed first. After a certain a.rnount of mental anguish over transportation, four teams went to South Portland for the February 19 tournament where they won seven out of eight debates. Next the Varisty hopped off to Concord on the first of lllarch. Two days later our two teams appeared at Lewiston, llaine, for the New Hampshire State Tournament at Bates College where we won second place. Lewiston High School sponsored the two-day tournament which decided the New England championships in debating and all speech events, held on lylarch 31 and April 1. During the whole debate period, the arguers could be observed walking about in a trance-like state, mumbling to themselves, biting their fingernails, while their sponsor, lliss Ruth Patterson, gained a few grey hairs. Thus our future Congressmen and women talked their way through another successful season. T., M, W-W-un aww - 'Sams .swag ,,' '.,2 'X - ff W -A mnmrignmaaaiamgy . 4... : mmmiw-azfwfiw was Q' f fe.. .. lwwmmww ww, mwllwaamnb ' Mluaswws wusuivw ' 'mmm umm,,,mQf,'WH e' . N, , 3ayiM As GIRL RESERVES First Rofw: Miss Quinzani, Virginia Reiley, Roberta Prescott, Patricia Lightbody, joan Trapp, Carolyn Kassner, Mary Lou Smith, Dorothy Marsland, Patricia VVilliams, Miss Numeling Sefond Rofw: Claire Paquette, Genevieve Morrissette, Monica Pomerleau, Jacqueline Currier, Ruth Abbott, Beverly Nadon, Deborah Tibbets, Artie Salta, Nancy Headg Third Rofw: Mary Alice Lavallee, Mary Sullivan, jean Proctor, Betty Clairemont, Ruth Nelson, Betty Bryant, Barbara Hedstrom, Elizabeth Burbank, Jean Bruceg Fourth Row: Sally Baker, Jean Sturrock, GIRL RESERVES Losing all but a dozen or so of last year's members because of graduation, and getting 05 to a slow start because of bad weather and conflicting activities. the Girl Reserves finally assembled themselves into a large and active organization. High spot of the year was the invasion of our Lake City at the beginning of the season by some 200 girls of the annual Girl Reserve Convention. We never shall forget Tex, Bronia, and all the others who made the weekend such a success. Our yearls program was one of variety. The Christmas dance, headed by Deborah Tibbetts and Artie Salta, was a huge success and netted a large box of toys to accompany -the Christmas basket and clothing presented to one of Laconia's needy families. Mr. Rhoden Eddy talked to us about youth and economics at one meeting. February 10, Roberta Prescott took charge of initiating the new members in the model suite. March 14, we were the guests of the Business Girls at their banquet in the K. of P. Hall. The season drew to a close with the presentation of the Travelogue under Miss Quinzani's direction. Topping off the year was a banquet at the Laconia Tavern. For the success of the Girl Reserve year, a great deal of credit goes to President Ioan Trapp, Vice-president Roberta Prescott, Secretary Patricia Lightbody, Treasurer Mary Lou Smith, Representative Carolyn Kassner, Program Chainnan Nancy Head, and of course those super sponsors, Miss Mary Quinzani and Miss Sylvia Numelin. This year's membership included Ruth Abbott, Sally Baker, Shirley Brodhead, Betty Bryant, jean Bruce, Betty Burbank, Patricia Caverly, Betty Clairemont, Lula Davis, Barbara Hedstrom, Dorothy Libby, Mary Alice Lavallee, Dorothy Marsland, Genevieve Riorrissette, Beverly Nadon, Claire Paquette, Monica Pomerleau, jean Proctor, Artie Salta, Riary Lou Spear, Mary Sullivan, Deborah Tibbetts, and Patricia Williams. 03503 1 5 Tm4?' 1 I 5 I . I sz 1 L 2?fi Y ,xv .ul I E3 O fd 33533 X 7 I cgi A, x L 'X X J X N x N E Qf 'fzff 12 S HONG Room Q16 'WL 9 HERO x si-Y F B . CM C5 5. 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Equipment that will be needed in projects is to be bought with the money realized from dues NC YJ co 'R VICTORY CORPS Although no special duties have been carried out as yet, the Victory Corps is still in existence. This nation-wide, wartime, student organization for parti- cipation of pupils in the war effort was introduced to Laconia in 1943, but a busy year necessitated a Tl w-' postponement of its activities. VVith Bliss Grace Farnum as coordinator, a good membership was obtained, and John Philbrick, Edwin Goranson, Roland Couture, Robert Grider, O tcmdq Helen Joslyn, and Natalie Lyman became council members. Upon possessing certain requirements, any students enrolled in high school could become members. Participation in a physical fitness program, school courses appropriate to his age, grade, and ability, and membership in such wartime activities as Civilian Defense, Red Cross, Model Airlane Building, Farm Aid, or Community Services qualified the fifty members of this organization. THE HOME EEONOMIES CLUB Let's Be Patrioticl' might well be the motto of the Home Economics Club. They have devoted their time this year to Red Cross VVork. As one of their many projects, they have made woolen afghans from wool scraps crocheted together. They meet twice a month with Bliss Dorothy Kingsbury as sponsor. Their officers are Bluriel Girard, president, Lillian lWayo, vice-president, and Helen Joslyn, secretary-treasurer. , 1: Lf af- Fbl- lkd. Yiift tgrn-H Nrsn Quarry' 1 c: 5 a H ' . om: Nurgm . The H ht C: gf-2 I fgfe kfiiix i'. x E Q 'i 2 W 'Wx 'la ll' N N X 2 l lllfl , e Q, fu., O mg, ,iq 1 iff C min xtxx KKKWM I 'mm HP' fa, wr may ,W 1- 1: ,ga X ,.,,.- ,ww ,W,swW, .al uw' fl-w ,ww-iw? 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The new coach, a graduate of St. Anselm College in Klanchester, where he captained the college team and made the 1934 all-New Ifngland football team, had little material with which to work. Although the record doesn't look too convincing, it can be considered very good from the standpoint of the material the coach had to start with. Laconia opened up their season with Klanchester 1Vest High School, October 2, on the high school field and lost a heartbreaking game, 15-12. Joe Depine, who was elected captain of the 1943 grid team a few days before the game, galloped 65 yards in the second period to chalk up the Blagicians first score, and then Don Beane crashed over for the second touch- down early in the third period. Another oustanding feature of the game was a great goal-line stand made by Laconia on their own two-yard line late in the final quarter. The next game was with the Crimson Tide of Concord, October 9, also on the athletic field. This time Laconia went down to a 13-6 defeat in the last fouf minutes of the final period. In the first period it looked as though Laconia might break into the win column when Rene Lessard, now in the U. S. Army Air Corps, ran 50 yards through the whole Concord team to make the 1XIagician's only score. This run stunned the Concord team, which was unable to do anything until just before the half, when Carl Skinny Riley scored on an eleven-yard off-tackle smash. This ended the scoring until just before the final gun when Concord's line- smasher, Curtis, scored from Laconia's four-yard line. The Klagicians travelled to Dover the following Saturday, October 16, and there met the Green VVave of Dover, who are the 1943 Class B football champs of the state. The Dover team proved tremendously strong and sent the Laconians down to a 19-0 defeat. The two oustanding Dover men who spelled Laconia's doom were Ernie Bastianelli and Larry Stone. 3. On October 23 the lVlagicians played host to Spaulding High of Rochester, this game proved to be the best game Laconia played all year, sending the Rochester eleven down to a I3-6 defeat. Laconia opened up in the first period and recovered a Spaulding fumble on Rochester's 14-yard line, and for most of the first half Laconia was inside Spaulding's 30-yard line. Norman Brough, a l25-pound sophomore, playing his first full game for the lllagicians, scored the initial touchdown early in the second period of the game, and a pass' from Beane to Barrett made it seven points. Then midway in the third period Rene Lessard, playing his last game before being inducted, ran untouched 45 yards to score Laconia's final six points. Laconia played Somersworth High the following week, October 30, on the athletic field and wrapped up their second straight win, 7-0, at the expense of the Hilltoppers. Captain Joe Depine scored Laconia's only touchdown from two yards out a few plays after Don Beane had made a thrill- ing 38-yard punt return to the Somers- worth 15-yard line. The lliagicians travelled to Franklin on Armistice Day to meet their arch rivals and there helped to dedicate the beautiful new Roger S. lllartin lllemorial Athletic field to the city's first war casualty and here suffered their first loss to a Franklin team in several years, 13-0. Franklin's .W Jimmy Coen was the outstanding factor in this game, intercepting a pass and scampering 54 yards to Franklin's first score, and then setting up their final score late in the second half. Although the season was only a mediocre one, the Magicians placed Tom Barrett, Charles McMurphy, Melvin Morancy, Robert Irwin, Jerry Sweeney, Donald Beane, and Rene Lessard on either the second or third all-state teams or with honorable mention. Immediately following the season the lettermen of the team X Lk-A-wl- ' elected Donald Beane captain of the 1944 team and also selected an all-opponent team which consisted of Iablonski CRochesterJ and Hanratty CDove1'j endsg Duffy and , 4 Gilman CDoverD tackles, Guilmette CRochesterl and Datson CConcordl guards, Sleeper CConcordj center, Bastianelli fDoverj quarterback, Stone fDoverj left balfbackj Riley fConcordj right halfbackg Curtis fConcordj fullback, Coen fFranlclinj utility back. The 1944 team should start with a good nucleus of at least ten lettemaen as only Captain joe Depine, Tom Barrett, Art Poire, -lerry Sweeney, Bob Irwin, and Emmet Arnold will be graduating. FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row: Charles Sheehan, Rene Lessard, Donald Beane, Robert Guay. Emmet Arnold, Harry Sweeney, Arthur Poire, Thomas Barrett, Robert Hamilton, Strand Rofw: Normand Simoneau, Leo Morel, Charles Noyes, john Janes, Herve Guay, Albert Minnon, Norman Brough, Leon Flanders, Third Ro-wt Alfred La Roche, Roland Dubois, Park Munsey, james Darling, Herbert Hughes, Charles McMurphy, Leo Poire, Robert Drouing Fourlh Rofw: Coach Flint, Franklin Smith, Maynard Moore, George Collins, Kenneth Paige, Carl Angers, Manager Paul Rand, Faculty Manager Crookerg Seated in front: Melvin Morancyg Abrcntz Maurice Depine, Robert Irwin. Madeline Roux, Dorothy Marsland, Muriel Ladieu, Beverly Nadon, Evelyn Lessard, Patricia Caverly, Virginia Valliere. THE CHEERLEADERS Who helped to boost the spirits of the basketball and football teams this season? Those seven vivacious girls, our cheerleaders. Clad in snappy red slacks and white sweaters, they managed to get every L. H. S. rooter cheering lustily at all the tournament games. They lent their cheery support at the majority of the outside games as well. VVith suggestions from Sponsors Edna L. Smith and Ruth Trull, the girls wrote six new cheers, complete with motions, for the basketball game with Franklin. Tops among these was Laconia's going to push them back down Willow Hill, dedicated to our Franklin rivals, and written by Evelyn Lessard. They drew up a constitution and have been recognized by the Student Council, thus entitling them to representation in that body. Already the girls are eagerly looking forward to next year when they will put into practice some very eye- catching ideas. VVhite megaphones placed in the center of a red L were awarded as letters to the following girls: Beverly Nadon, head cheerleader, Evelyn Lessard, lkladeline Roux, Patricia Caverly, Dorothy lklarsland, lliuriel Ladieu, and'Virginia Valliere. THE ATHLETIC ASSUEIATIUN The governing body of high school sports is the Athletic Association. It controls all girls' and interscholastic sports. The Association is made up of the physical directors, athletic coaches, and managers of each sport. By approving schedules and purchase of new equipment and making a budget, the Association holds a controlling hand over athletics. Dr. Clarence Rowe, president, Bliss Edna L. Smith, secretary, and lllr. Andrew Crooker, faculty-manager, are all officers of the Association. The most important job the Association has undertaken this year is the revision of the constitution to obtain a more liberal interpretation. Miss Smith, lVIr. Gifford, Shirley DesRosier, and Emmet Arnold are doing the revising. g BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM First Rofw: Charles Sheehan, Donald Beane, Robert Irwin, Malcolm Noyes, Thomas Barrett, Coach Lehg Second Row: George Powell, Normand Simoneau, Franklin Smith, Herbert Hughes, Richard Newell. BASKETBALL 1943-44 SEASON The Laconia High School 1943-44 basketball team completed its season with one of the best records in recent years, winning ten games while losing six. The Nlagicians opened their season December 15, against Ashland High School and emerged victorious, 17-10. Belmont was the next victim of the Red and VVhite by a 36-19 count. Laconia played host to a strong Scott and VVilliams quintet following the Christmas vacation and racked up their third straight win, 41-23. Laconia suffered its first defeat, 26-14, when they travelled to Alanchester to engage Aflanchester West High School of that city. The Alagicians opened their season December 15 against Ashland High School and stride again, defeating Tilton Junior College, 18-16, on Tom Barrett's basket in a sudden- death period. The following Friday Laconia played host to Concord High School's Crimson Tide, and with about 45 seconds to play, Tom Barrett pulled the game out of the fire with a basket that put the Red and VVhite out in front, 28-27. The Leh-coached quintet went to Rochester on january 18, where they sustained a 42-31 setback at the hands of a fast-moving Spaulding outfit. The Red and VVhite ventured to Franklin the following Friday, where the Blue and Gold edged out the Aflagicians, 28-19. Laconia returned home on the 25th of January and administered a second defeat of the season to Belmont, 44-30. St. ,Ioseph's of Alanchester invaded the Aiagicians court in the next encounter and defeated the Red and VVhite, 25-17, after the Lehmen had led at the half, 14-9. Spaulding of Rochester became the next victim of the Nlagicians as they gained a revenge- ful 42-21 win. The Alagicians seemed unable to break the jinx of not winning a game on their rival's Hoorg this proved true for the fourth time as Concord High defeated the Red and White, 32-21, in the Capital City. Laconia played host to St. John's of Concord in an afternoon game on February 8 and defeated the Catholic school, 29-20. Franklin, playing a return game in the L. H. S. gym, sustained a 33-20 trimming. Following their sweet revenge on Franklin, the Red and White travelled to Tilton on February 15, where they engaged a tremendously improved Tilton Junior College team and went down to a 42-31 defeat. The Magicians snapped right back from this defeat the following Thursday when they defeated St. John's of Concord at Concord, 31-28, in the final scheduled game of a very successful season. Tom Barrett, Laconia's high scoring forward, led the Magicians in the offensive depart- ment, scoring 178 points in 16 games or an average of a little better than 11 points a game. Center Mal Noyes with 101 points was next, giving him a game average of 6 points. Forward Charlie Sheehan scored 74 points for the seasong Don Beane with 48 points was next, and Captain Bob Irwin, the remaining member of the first team, swished through 31 points. Joe Depine, who entered the Air Corps following the Cathedral game, scored 13 points. Sophomore Franklin Smith scored 6 points, and Leo Morel scored one point to finish the Red and White's scoring. The Magicians outscored their opponents 452 to 410 or by a game average of about 28-25. With four members of the starting five graduating in June, the outlook for the Magicians isn't too bright, but the second team offers some good material and they can be molded into a quintet that will be hard to beat. Herbert Hughes, George Powell, Richard Newell, and Normand Simoneau rounded off the Magician's squad. INTRAMURAL SPURT5 Under the direction of Coach Foster Flint, the new A physical education director, the 1943-1944 Boys' Intramu- ral Sports program proved to be one of the most vigorous attempts ever made at L.H.S. in this type of program. The purpose of this extensive program is to give the boys of the physical education classes a chance to enjoy and play these sports. Basketball was by far the most popular, andlall members of the physical education classes, ex- cept those boys who played varsity basketball, competed. ln March separate tournaments between the four leading junior high and the four leading senior high teams de- cided the junior and senior championships of the school. As basketball ended, bowling got under way with six reams competing for the school bowling championship at the Laconia Alleys every Thursday afternoon. A volley ball league was formed during lllarch and consisted of all those boys who were interested in this sport. VVhen this article was written baseball, softball, and track had not yet gotten under wayg but the two former were to begin in the latter part of April, to be conducted along the same lines as the basketball tournament. Two intra- mural track meets had been planned with each class sending a team to represent them in the competition. Letters will be awarded according to a point system, which was arranged by Director Flint. Boys in the top - 2529 of the ratings will receive these awards. Lag? SENIOR GIRLS' TEAM Firxt Row: Muriel Ladieu, Roberta Prescott, Nan Sullivan, Ellen Reidyq Serond Row: Miss Trull, joan Trapp, Theresa Corriveau, Fer- nande Lucier, Miss Smithg flbrent: Shirley DesRosier, Lillian Mayo. SOPHOMORE GIRLS' TEAM First Rofw: Miss Trull, Phyllis Killam, Doro- thea Gamache, Lorretta Laflamme, Elizabeth 0'Connor, Beverly Davis, Miss Smith, Second Rofw: Muriel johnson, Doris Martel, Virginia Reiley, Sally Pynn, Rita Dupont, Irene Poire. GIRLS' BASKETBALL More than 160 upperclass girls have participated in the intramural basketball games this year. The class teams were divided according to their ability. The teams and their captains were Senior I, Shirley DesRosierg Senior II, Pauline Hyatt, Senior III, Beverly Goddard, Junior I, Irene Lessardg Junior II, Betty Goransong Junior III, Jean Sturrockg Junior IV, Janet Smith, Sophomore I, Dorothea Gamacheg Sophomore II, Mary Lou Spearg Sophomore III, no captain, Sophomore IV, Edna Mae Gleasong Freshman I, Fannie Rowe, captain, and Barbara lwarsland, co-captaing Freshman Il, Jane Steadyg Freshman III, Louise Blanchetteg Freshman IV, Ann Borrows. The sophomores were the victors of the first team tournament over the seniors with a score of 23-22. Phyllis Killam was high scorer for the sophomores, making ten points, Muriel Ladieu also scored ten points for the senior girls. As the Lalron goes to press the rest of the finals have not been completed. Coach Edna L. Smith said that the winner of the second team tournament will be a tossup between the juniors and the seniors. Coach Smith predicts that in the third team finals the juniors will come out on top, in the finals between the freshmen and juniors for top honors of the fourth group, the juniors will win again. About forty-six seventh and eighth grade girls signed up for the junior high tournament. If predictions still hold good, the eighth grade team I will be the championsg the seventh graders team I, the champions for their class. Ann Jewett is the captain of eighth grade Ig Donna Merrill, of team II. Good sportsmanship and ability to play basketball were the bases for choosing basketball leaders. About thirty girls were instructed in the duties of scorers, referees, timers, and umpires so that they might act as officials at the class games. Through the efforts of lyliss Smith and lvliss Ruth Trull the girls had a very successful and enjoyable season. FIELD HOCKEY Holy Cross will play Dartmouth at three o'cloclc. Such notices during the fall aroused the curiosity of the students. Investigation revealed that these were the names of the girls' field hockey teams. Under the capable leadership of Coach Edna L. Smith, the girls had an exciting season although they did not compete with any outside teams. From the fifty girls out for h lc oc ey, four teams were formed. Each team had a college name and a competent captaing Dartmouth was captained by Evelyn Lessardg Holy Cross, Muriel Ladieug New Hampshire University, Roberta Prescottg and Colgate, lylarjorie Gamache. To urge the teams on, cheerleaders were on hand for their respective groups. These energetic lassies were Dorothy Marsland, Beverly Nadon, Shirley McGrath, and Irene Lessard. To top it off, the games created such an interest that some boys even placed bets on their favorites. The first game was between Holy Cross and Dartmouth. Loretta Laflamme made four goals and lkluriel Ladieu, one, which gave Holy Cross a 5-0 victory New Hampshire University versus Colgate resulted ln a 4-0 victory for New Hampshire University with Roberta Prescott scoring the four goals. Holy Cross and New Hampshire University only made matters confusing by having their game come out a tie, 2-2. On the day scheduled for the play-off game, Mother Nature intervened Evithha snow storm. It was very disillusioning because the victors were to have had a t ' ' par y in t eir onor. However, as storm followed storm, there was nothing to do but consider the season ended. 3 QK T ,W to ' S-9 I - ,----' '--- -, xx Q1 K f , 'V - If fi f lr 9- ,li w-. : 5' lin.,-' ,frflili , X . 0 y ,f Ka N A ilk X ff ff 'LLL7-'Z'-xl! 1'J lM , ,JC W is U it V Y 4 , ff l 1' V A fa? ,W 7 H, ., ,A V ,, jf 7 , If ,lf ,-ffgwr. -..ax A -W X H, We .ftff ,V Q E , 05,04 757 ff , l L SKIING Though not a part of the regular extracurricular activities of L. H. S., winter sports play a large part in the leisure-time activities of many students. No doubt the sport enjoyed most by the Il10St is skiing in the Belknap Recreational Area. Often heard this year were the queries How are you getting to the Area ?', I-Iow's the skiing P Usually the skiing was swell or good enough to draw the ski-minded high schoolers. Conveniently, the snowy blanket fell very early this year, before Thanksgiving, and lasted throughout the season. By Christmas the weekend pilgrimages were on, skis well lacquered and waxed and boots well oiled. Phelps Slope was as good as we had remembered, and Viking provided diversion if there was any need of it. VVC were so enthusiastic about it all that we tried our best to ,be present Thursday evenings, too, for night skiing. This was very different from the days of bright sunshine, sparkling snow, green trees, purple hills, and deep blue sky: all was white snow, walled in by black trees, sometimes pushed back by a full moon. Those who had that certain talent required could be found at the ten and twenty meter jumps, exhibiting the true form of future Olympic stars. However, not the least of the activity took place in The Building, where gallons of coke and miles of hot-dogs were consumed to the tune of Hot-Cha-Conga and other juke box favorites. Or, if not so inclined, one might observe what looked like the dignified seniors rough-and-tumbling each other in the snow. To our delight some of the best skiing came during February vacation, but, as all good things must have an end, the snow melted at last, and We put our skiis away hopefully until another year. f' ,f if W Ltznizg 'S V ff-N LEADERS'ELUB Soon after Mr. Flint took over the physical education program, a club was developed with the aim of helping Mr. Flint conduct the program in the best possible manner. Leaders were chosen on the merits of personality, responsibility, leadership, and interest in the. work. It is the duty of these leaders to take attendance, or distribute equipment, and lead classes in case of the director's absence. The leaders are as follows: Kenneth Maclver, Edward Mclklurphy, Edwin Gozonsky, Herman Caswell, Harvey Ouellette, Alphonse Morin, James Sleeper, Herbert Hughes, Robert Beane, Albert Jerome, Henry Hamilton, Paul Rand, Albert lllinnon, Frank Grabowski, Alelvin Aflorancy. The result of the work of this club will be beneficial for the development of leadership in the pupil and for a more diversified program of activities for the school. The ofhcers of the club are president, Herman Caswell, vice-president, Herbert Hughes, secetary, Alphonse Morin, sports manager, Paul Rand, assistant sports manager and publicity manager, Melvin Alorancy. The Leaders' Club organized basketball teams for intramural competion. These teams have played after-school games under the leadership of the managers. About 200 boys partici- pated in intramural sports this year as a result of the establishment of the Leaders' Club. BASEBALL FORECAST XVith a tentative ten-game baseball schedule, which includes two games each with Tilton Junior College, Rochester, St. John's of Concord, Concord High School, and Franklin, the L. H. S. diamond forces will get under way early in April. Under the coaching of Mr. Henry DeNies, who last spring completed his first season here with a record of six victories out of seven games, the team anticipates a good season. The nucleus of this team is made up of five lettermen from last year's squad. Tom Barrett, Bob Irwin, Charlie Sheehan, Don Beane, and Bob Hamilton. A VI. ix +Q - XXX x Vx XX x A , u iavh' v .' 4 itll, , , ip dj ,, i IFE!!! T . ' - qui 'ia' f A -A t L-tit. I 'Q x me My A -I ,Q