Laconia High School - Lakon Yearbook (Laconia, NH)

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CLASS UFFICERS President DONALD FRANCIS BEANE Jaker A flash of red, a rattle or two-that's the jaker and its owner, that ambitious, fun-loving class president, setting a new record . . . Everybody's friend . . . Always in the midst of the excitement . . . Left us in March to 'tDon the Navy Blue. Class Pres. 1, 4, National Honor Society 4, Class Committees 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1. Vice-presidggfif fig HERBERT ANDERTWQN- UG IE A JJ Qjigerbien Versgilld ftl f fun, V' a ania for Ljnaki ns . . cond Charles 0-f y on th . . . A skiing en- l siast . . 'J epl1x.i.ne, his second love . . Enter V leheartedly into whatever he tte . . f Never seen as Clas. Pres. 3, ice-pres. 4, Lakon 4, onian 2, Comm. Marshal 3, Dramatic ociety 3, 4, Class Play 3, Cafeteria Clerk 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, wage, a Representative Secretary IRENE JOSEPHINE LESSARD, Chieken Loves sports and dancing . . . Carries on an extensive correspondence with serv- icemen . . . Hopes either to owh and manage a dress shop or be a secretary . . . Pet peeve? Corny movies. Class Sec. 2, 4, Head of Traflic Squad 3, 4, Field Hockey 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Archery 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4, Volleyball 4, Drum Major 4. Treasurer BARBARA ANN HEDSTROM Barb Loves to eat . . . Le gustan a ella las saboyas . . . Can take a joke . . . Hates the word Smoothie . . . Very popular and good natured . . . Blue eyes that smile . . . Good actress. Class Treas. 4, Lakon 3, 4, Lakorzian 2, 3, Girl Reserves 2, 3,'Vice-pres, 4, Thespians 4, Class Play 3, 4, Dramatic Society 3, Vice-pres. 4, Class Committees 3, 4, Spanish Club Sec. 4, Basketball 3, 4, N.H.S. 4. N. i ROBERT ARTHUR SMITH Robert fl. Will argue with anyone on any subject . . . Known by all as Robert A. or f'Professor . . . His ambition: to go to Russia . . . Voice of L. H. S. on the local station. ' Class Treas. 2, Rep. 4, Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Debating 2, 3, 4, Thespians 4, National Forensic League 2, 3, 4, National Student Congress 3, Council 3, 4, Scholaxtic awards winner 3, State Defense Essay Contest winner 3, La- lzonian 2, 3, 4, Library 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Plays 3, 4, School Radio Program 4. Alternate CATHERINE VIRGINIA LACEY, Ginny Peppy brunette with a ready smile and a winning way . . . Staunch rooter at all athletic events . . . Lends a willing hand on class committees . . . Likes clothes Cand can wear 'em toolj Class Sec. 1, Alt. Rep. 2, 4, Class Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4, Lakon 4, Citizen Re- porter 4, Girl Reserves 4, Student Council 2, 4, Comm. Usher 3, Class Play 3, 4, Basketball 1, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, Tennis 3, Softball 3, Field Hockey 4, N.H.S. 4.

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CLASS HYMN, 1945 W0fd1' by RIARGARET GORAANSON Jllusic by BARBARA HEDSTRONI if al ill 5 ,i . 4 5-f Lover of goodness, Creator of life, el VVe'.walk beside Thee, ,...5Thmugh life fodli., Sl Sl i? l jjj :lil Eg 'xl 1 l Q 4 4' 'JY H -e- Lend us Thy mercy In these days of strife. Be Thou our guardian Over all lifdg Nay, 3' I: F F F lt lt B 5.2 ' 1 15 f-hi A gf Make us Thy servants, Loyal and ti'ue,5'f VVe look to Thee, Lord, is Help us to he' lil: F F T , e L F , Q-Z Q Q if ' ' I E And give us courage, Lord, if Thy will to do. Every and always, Lord, Only 'for Thee. I2

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RUTH AMANDA ABBOTT Butch Famed for her cute giggle . . . Has fine alto voice and ability to play base viol . . . Loves to dance, bowl, and read . . . Hopes to be a stenographer. Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Double Quartet 4. RICHARD PHILIP ANNIS Dick -A star in basketball . . ,vAlso likes foot- ball, dancing, and roller-skating . . . Has a ready grin for everyone . . . His future plans: whatever Uncle Sam says. Class Committee 7'Stage Crew 1, Mgr. 2, 35 Lalzon 45 A.R.li Messenger 1, 25 Basket- ball fls FLORA MAY AYLESBURY Flo Quiet and unassuming . . . Enjoys watch- ing all sports . . . A domestic miss . . . Has a knack for sewing and cooking . . . Pnersevering collector of stamps. Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, 45 World Geog. Club 45 Int. Fr. Club 15 Volleyball 35 Basketball 35 Archery 2. PATRICIA NORMA BAKER h Pat Friendly, full of fun, always smiling . . . Plays a good game of basketball '. . . An interest in art occupies her spare time . . . Professes intense dislike for oral topics. Art Club 1, 2, 45 Basketball 45 Volleyball 45 Archery 45 Softball 4. ELEANOR BEANE El Her giggle can be heard from afar . . . Known for her mile-a-minute conver- sation . . . Peppy, full of fun . . . Life is never dull for her . . . Being an X-ray technician is her plan for after gradua- tion. 'Class Committees 45 Basketball 35 Softball 3, 45 Archery 4. DAVID VAN KEUREN BESSERER Dave Fond of skiing and dancing . . . Spends some time with his head in the clouds Qflying of courselj It must have been love at Hrst flight . . . Pride and joy: 'driving the family car. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Vice- pres. Student Council 45 Debating 25 Track- 35 Class Chaplain 4. VIRGINIA MAY BILLINGS ChirIzIet Loves all sports, excels in swimming . . . Has won first place in breast stroke, back stroke, and free style in state contests . . . Is always putting her gum in the basket. Class Committees 45 Prize Speaking 15 Basketball 1, 3, 45 Field Hockey 1, 45 Volley Ball 1, 3, 45 Tumbling 3, 45 Archery 1, 3, 45 Tennis 3, 45 Softball 1, 3, 45 Bowling 1. THERESA JOSEPHINE BRETON, Brel Skiing fan . . , Loves movies . . . Favorite hobby? Collecting pictures of actors and actresses . . . One of our shyer misses . . . A grammar wizard. Lakonian typist 3. QQ