Laconia High School - Lakon Yearbook (Laconia, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

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Because it so often comes to our minds as we think of and plan for our future, we feel that world unity, one of our foremost hopes and aims. is the appropriate theme for this 1946 yearbook. SALLY PYNN 2 A340 DEUICATIUN 'l'o the boys who went from school to war - to live who gave their lives: Gerard Pclchur, Rudolph B0llI'gZlllll'. Howard Hudson, Xvillizim l owler, lfdgar lloraiicy - to all the boys who served their country so that schools lilac' ours might continue to exist, so that wr' might hope for world unity and world peace - to those boys we dedi- Czltv, humbly and gratefully. this book. X 3 I 'r I Q O 4 1-I CLASS PUEM 1946 H ER ITAG H Peace is Our heritage - Distant, yet wonderful, Intangible, a world-wide dream To be. XVL' stand At the doorway Of life and hope that we llay work to help the whole world's d renin Come true. 4 JOAN XVICEKS EE-I if-7 H XL L, ,i I 1 l 1 I yufb, J Firsl rrmv: Miss liiemunrl, Mr. Cruwrher, Miss Numelin, Mr, Gilford, Miss Grothey, lN1r. DeC0urcy, Mr. Spencer. .Wwzzll mac: Miss Kendrick, Mrs, Freidman, Mr. XViIcy, Mrs. Camp, Miss YVelch, lN1iss Stevens, Nliss lNlcC'rillis. Third runs: Niiss Kingsbury, Mr. Lockwoml, Nlr. Lord, Nliss Smith, Miss Mal'- Lean, Mrs. Estes, Miss Cnlliy. Fourlh l'0fLL',' Mr. Smith, Mr. Caswell, Miss Fnrnum, Mr. Royce, lN1r. Morrison. Firsi rofw: Mr. O'f'onnor, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Downing, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Leh, Miss VVils0n, Miss O'Shea, Svrond rafw: Miss Funcher, Miss Felker, Mrs. Demsey, Mrs, Frost, Miss Delaney, Mrs. Ackerman. Third rufw: Mr. Adams, Mr, Olsen, Mrs. Gorman, Mr. March, Mrs. Prescott, Mr. Noucas. 6 l l l STAFF DIHECTURY RHODEN B. EDDY .....,...,....................................,........................................... .....,......... S npvrilztffndrnt of Srhools B.S., Colby College, Ed.M., Harvard Lniversity VVILLIS B. GIFFORD ........................................................,..... ........ ................. . .......,.................................. H 1' adfnaslm' B.S., Rhode Island State, Ed.M., Harvard, I . N. H. A A ' . VICTOR ll. BOVVEN .............................................................. ........... ............. S 1 lbnzaslrr, .lunzor Hzylz Prznnpal B.S., Bates, Ed.M., Boston University, Harvard V ' HARRY F. XVILEY ................................,.....................................,..............,..................................... ..........,..... S rzrnfz' l B.A., Tufts College, Harvard, Cornell . A ELIZABETH M, O'SI'IEA ......................................................................................... ........ I .zlzrarznn B.A. Smith College' Harvard' Columbia I Middlellury, Plymouth gl Dartmouth, Catholic V. 1'1I'l'Jlllllll7l Counswlor GRACE A. FARNITM .....................................,............................................................. B.S., Colby College, lf. N. H., M. I. T., B.l7. qlrfifvity Tifkfts Mgr.,' Soplzomorc Counsrlor CHARLES E. LORD ...........,.......................................................................................... B.S., Ed.M., Univ. of New Hampshire, N. Y. L. Fafulfy Mgr., .'Ithlfli1'5,' Sfnior Connsvlor RANGVALD OLSEN .............,........................................................................ Vniversity of New Hampshire .FITSIIIIIZIII Counxflor EDGAR M, ROYCE .....................................................................,.................................. Boston Vniversity, Vniv. of New Hampshire Srnzor Counsflor ELEANOR M. DOWNING ...........,....................................,.,.....................,.,........... Plymouth, Columbia, l'. N. lfl. .'1rronau1ir.v Club, liiglztlr Grads Sponsor DOROTHY F. KI NGSBVRY ..............,...........................................,.................,.......... B. Ed., Keene, Simmons, Maine, Syracuse Homr Iifonomzfs Club Sp.on.ror,' Srnzor Counselor CHARLOTTE J. COLBY ............................,..........................................................,.......... ' B. Ed., Keene, Maine, Syracuse l.nm'lz Roonz Clmzrnrang Sophornorc Counselor FLORENCE K. MACLEAN ............................................................................................ . B. Ed., Plymouth, Lniv. of New Hampshire Soplvonzorg' and Frfshrnan Iiozzsflnisirfxr Sfndfnt Counfil .Aldfz1i.s'n',' Frfslznzan Sponsor ERNESTINE McCRILLIS .............................,...............,.............................................. B. S., Simmons, Mt. Holyoke, Boston Ifniversity Laxox Businfss .ld-vi.rfr,' Junior Sponsor IVIARION MELLINGER, R. N .............................................................................. Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Iiiylzllz Grads Counsflor STANLEY E. SPENCER .............................................. . ........ . ....,...................................... .. B. A., Ed. IW., Boston Ifniv., Plymouth, Harvard Trramrfr, .e1Il1l1'Iifs,' Junior Counsrlor .........Mathemalifs .......lna'n.sIrial .-lrls .......Industrial :Iris .......Indu:lrial .-Iris .......Engli.vh, Sofia! Sludirs ........Homv Iironornifx ........Homf Efonornir: .........Sorial Studifs .......C0lflll1l'l'f6' .... Srlrool Nzuxn' .... ...Conunfrfr DORIS B. VVILSON ...................................................,................................................................ English, Sorial Studios B. Ed., Keene, M. A., Boston University, Middlebury Studruf Connfil ldfvisfr' Jo!-If-Dofwn Club X Lzohlh Gzarlf Counselor I! B A Connectrcutlollege M A Boston Iniv Middlebur MVRIEL s. KENDRICK ................. Z ........... Q ........................ . .............. SYLVIA V. N CMELIN EDNA N. SALNDERS JAMES H. LEH ..... Nulional Ilonor S01'll'fj',' Quill and Srrollj LAKON Spomor Srnior Counselor B. A., Radcliffe, Ed. M., Boston University Sfnzor Gzrls IC1'.w'rwr.r Sjmonsorg Sfnzor Sponxor B. S., Vniversity of New Hampshire, Keene Junior Iliylz Glrr Clulzg St UI'7llll flradr Counsrlor B. Ed., Keene Teachers College Bz:sle1'Il1all Coar'lz,' Eiglzflz Gratlz' l.'0nn.vflor HERMAN J. CASVVELL ........................................................................................... Rl' TH P. ESTES ...... IQ S. Gov't Training School, Lennox, Syracuse Sfnzor and Junior 1'10ll51'lI1ll5ll'I' Sludvnt Counfzl .lLl'Z'l5fI',' S0f7ll0llI'0l'f Sponsor B. A., Bates, justice School of Speech Forvnszfx Sponsor, Svnzor' CounJ1'lor MARGARET E. GROTH EY .............................................................................. B. Ed., Plymouth, Boston University Srnior and Jumor Ilousvllzzsfrnss 1'-ffflllllllll l.'.onn,u'lor 7 ..........Sofia1 Sfudirx English, Sofia! Siudirs Enylislz, Sofia! Siudirs .......Indu.rlrial ylris ........Iingli5lz ......Sofial Studie: 5 f JOHN LOCKWOOD, J . .............. ..........., 1 .... ..... ....... f ..,.. Seienre B. S., Lniversity of Maine, Plymouth Srienre Club Sponsorg Freshman Counselor EDNA A. SMITH ........ ...........................................................................,.......... ....... E n glish B. Ed., Plymouth, Boston University Dralnatifs Dll'l'fl0l',' Freshman Counselor D RUTH D, ACKERMAN ........................................................................................................,........... Home Eeonomzfs B. S., Ifniv. of New Hampshire, M. S., Penn. State Boys' Cooking Clubs,' Seventh Grade Counselor CLAIRE K. DELANEY ............,...........................,............................................................ ........ M athematies B. Ed., I'niv. of Vermont, Trinity College Dramaties .Id-viser,' Seventh Grade Sponsor MARION F. DIEMO D ..............,............................................................................ ......... C ommerce . - . ' B. Ed., Plymouth, Keene EC, 1, nanfe Officer, Freshman Counselor SADIE E. STEVENS .............................,...................,......,.........,...................................... ......... I ,atin, Frenfh B. A., Bates College, Middlebury Junior Girl Reserfues Sponsor, Sophomore Counselor MARGARET E. VVELCH ...........................................,.,....................................................... ......... C ommeree B.S., Simmons, Ed.M., U, N. H. Junior Girl Reserves .-ldfuiserj LAKONIAN .fld-viser Junior Counselor VVESLEY L. ADAMS ..............,...................,................,.......,.,.. . ..,................,......,.,........ ....... I ndustrial Arts B.S., Springfield, B.A., VVestern Reserve Ohio State, Kent State, Ohio, Clark Univ. Stage Crefw Manager, Eighth Grade Counselor PAULINE E. FANCHER .............................................,................................................ ........ A Irt Superfvisor Pratt Institute, Ifniv. of New Hampshire .flrt Club Sponsor, Eighth Grade Counselor GLADYS T. FROST . ....... ........................................................................................... S cienee, Physieal Education Bouve-Boston School of Phys. Ed., B. II. Sefventh Grade Counselor JOHN VV. O'CONNOR ...................................... . ....... . ...................................................,.. ....... P hysieal Education B.A., Holy Cross College Football, Baseball Coarhg Eighth Grade Counselor RUTH P. PRESCOTT .......................................................................................................... English, Sofia! Studies Plymouth Teachers College Dirertor Property Cre-wg Se-venth Grade Counselor PRISCILLA G. CAMP ..................................................................................................... ........ E nglish B.A., M.A., University of New Hampshire Hlssistant Dft17Hl1fifI'DiI'6Cf0f,' Sophomore Counselor STEPHEN T. CROVVTIIER ...................................... . ....................................................... ........ M athematirs B.S., Ed.M., University of New Hampshire Sophomore and Freshman Housetnaster BERNARD J. DECOIFRCY ......................- .................................................................... S ocial Studies, Matlzefnatifs B.S., Ed.M., Boston University Slei Team Sponsorf Junior Counselor GRACE FELKER .... ............. , .................................................................... S uperfvisor of Physifal Education B.S., Columbia, M.A., John B. Stetson, Florida Boston School of Phys. Ed., U. of Wisconsin Freshman Counselor MARY G. FREIDMAN ............................................................................................... .......... E nglish, Frenrh B.A., Bates College .elssistant Debating Coafh,' Junior Counselor HAZELDEAN R. HOHENSEE .................................................................................... ............... A lrl, Mzlsie Keene Teachers College DONALD S. MARCH ......................................................................................................................... M usic Supervisor B.M., New England Conservatory of Music Direftor, Musifal Organizations, Sefventh Grade Counselor VVILLIAM C. MORRISON ........................................................................................................ ....... E nglislz B.S., Middlebury, Ed.M., Harvard, B. IT., Cambridge LAKOHAN Sponsor: Sophomore Counselor JAMES G. NOUCAS .................................. I ....................................................................... .......... P hysiml Education B.Ed., Fitchburg Teachers College, Keene Basketball Coarh,' Sefventh Grade Counselor ERVVIN L. SMITH ................ , ....................... ....................... ....... ............................................. S' p a nish, Sorial Studies B.A., Tufts College Trarlz Coarhg Spanish Club, Sophomore Counselor OFFICE STAFF Mavis E. Demsm' Timo. S. jewerr ARTHUR A. SALTMARSII SCHOOL BOARD A. Pnxue LAFRArceE PHILIP J. Iimxcnnieiia 8 AURELM N. GORMAN Mks. CHARLES H. Dow Mas. RALPH H. Smmr at 'Hs X SLN ' F fi s 133 X5 . -, xii' XX !C-Ei-Qi ffggijij CLASS HYNI N 1946 Jlzzyiv by IXLFRIEID HUNT l 3flJH Thrmigliolit Il world united Now that the dawn is breaking, Free men shall come WFT HSE VVe must he on our way. lfnfaltering faith we cherishg VVhere we shall he on the morrrm Sinunch is the spirit we know. ls hut for time to sav. Wi Fwgw 444' tiled: J On we marchg united, Peace must he our landmark, Right will lie our Cause sublime VFW Faithful, kind, and honest we. Now as this new worlcl we illfCl',x God will see us thmugli. F FF 10 YVork for a peaceful worlclg Make it in our ligne, CLASS UI-'FIEERS President ROBERT JAMES KING Bob Capable leader with blond hair and per- sonality plus . , . A sportsman and a musician . . . N. H. State low hurdle champ and a speedy footballer . . . Plays a sweet sax for the Rhythmettes. Class Pres. 1, 4, Vice-pres. 2, 3, Science Club 4g Band 2, 4, Orchestra 43 Dramatic Society 33 Football 1, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4. l'ifz'-pwsidmzl CHARLES HERBERT MCMITRPHY Mar VVell-liked captain of the football team . . . Noted for excelling in everything he at- tempts such as athletics, school govern- ment, and studies - Always in the midst of any discussion, particularly those in 201. Class Vice-pres, 4, National Honor Society 43 Lalaon 4, Student Council Vice-pres. 43 Band 1, Class Committees 1, 3g Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. lk 142,23 .Maki 'WW ww fl. vi x We-'leg 9 1 iles FRANK ROBERT SLEEPER Slf1'py Two people rolled into one - the quiet 42,0 1 Svrrflary HAROLD MAX VVAKEMAN, JR. Jinx Keeps the classroom lighted up with his bright ties, highwater pants, and friend- ly smile . . . Manages to be in everything yet gets high marks - Possible answer: Doesn't have to waste time walking to school. Lakon Bus. Mgr. 4, National Honor Society 3, Pres. 45 Class Sec. 43 Student Council Treas. 4, Dramatic Society 2, 3, 4, Thespians 3, 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4g Comm. Usher 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 3g Track 3, 45 Baccalaureate Chairman 4. Treasurer little sleeper of the classroom and the shouting football general, always asking questions . . . During the off season Bob enjoys doing as little as possible. Class Treas. 3, 43 Science Club 4g Football 2 3 4 Ck 3 4 H ,gTra 2 ,. L29 JN' ' llc' Q93 X l ,JI R pr nlafifvf DAQ omplij ac I - mber im a .. 4 harlkl aupt 7. iN.H. FRA!!-Q MIC d ov '1 l 0 .S i . I ellect . fers l calfhusi A' Ken en rl m xc pdf o ll! 1 ne Cffl . . e u m xt' 6' . . L- ps 51 nt. 6 .4 -f K Qlutss Pr 3? ice re 1, R f 3 N , ' Ilona nor,Se6iiety'3 g Quil al S r g La n 4gg,Hespian , 3, 4' m iety 1, 2, dj gi at' .l,Poren gu , 1 f Pri sgeakffgfxgjlll D ff Q sid Cltlmfx,-5, 4, C .ss o ' ees , 3, , Com tl, Mar' 3, inne shmal Plaque 1, f uatio Q, ight , air QU .lltcrnalc A RICHARD PHILIPPE BROCILLARD kt On the got v rydgipute, tisplays his ,ON fx rihnpp ta as editor of t I an' - Has a 'endl ' an easing persot l ' . joy. dancing . . , Off' s e ind the fruit counter in theA SIP in Chief 4 lakon 4 Na on'1 Socl 3, 4, Quill and Scroll , , Comm. Lsher , Dramatic Society 3, 4, Spanish Club Pres. 3, 4, Class Committees 2, 3, 45 Reception Chair- man 4. Olass Aft.'ReP.' 4.5 Lakon ' -, ' g , 3 . o ' y I l l A , J IIAROLD ACHBER I.rh Debating provides a11 outlet for his loqua- cious nature . . . The persistent clicking of his camera produces worthy results . . . Ilas a ready smile and an abundant supply of school spirit. National llonor Society 43 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, 43 Mastt-r Chefs lg Comm. Vsher 3: Lakon 4g Debating 45 Science Club 4g Track 4. IIAZIEL CAROLYN ANDERSON x Quiet until someone mentions the Navy . . . ls efhcieney plus in the office of a local tive and ten . . . Enthusiastic about bowl- ing . . . liating is a favorite pastime . . . Faithful Cinema fan. llome lic. Club 4. YI? -X 'YI I ' JRFXX h to l s spor tt ltx htr s E1 MY 1 s 'ir e 1 DSW' s 'Il s Llilll g, Xeronau L 1otl7'1 1 ns ggi' ris IN es is en and red s 1 pushedj r x hairu Rr io ec is ji ter 1ug,f.,111g, lllll xvns on e and tu g lilil ootlsl S XIIX XXX Bilxl R Rabi ere s 1 yu 1 s 'Noted for har smooth Llothes lllll ex er ready smile m1l11r figure e , '1 ll urs or uhereur theres ntion Joesn t neglect studies Illflllgl tional 1 o an ll ofzzalz 3 li rl Reseryes 2 4 Sturt iuncil 3 iss Com ees 1 4 IIC Sxietx l 'inc 'Kr C L13 I 5 1 N IRLNI. TIILRLSA BLAI DOIN , iet Y y' e h' lmow ' . . . Slanting i.,'een eyes . , . Likes out-of- toor sports dress-up clothes movies . . . e understanc :he's :1 wonderful ero' , . . Specialty: ehocolate Cake . . . Draw- ' ,gf i. her liowwy. l liRDIN.'XND JOSICPII BIQDARD, JR. I-'r4'ti1ly .X likeable lad with an eye for the brighter side of things . , , llelps to maintain the VVoolwortl1 standard in the stoekroom . . . Keeps an up-to-date eolleetion ot song hit records. 6 3 RCJC,l.R . JARD Lllllllllj Quiet ai 1 io s ad , . . Finds enjoy- 1 ' study ogy and physies . . . K mf os- ins in the Science C K . a 5 e piano and eolleets stamp! o ' de. Seience Club 4. 12 ik. working at lloliday Bungalows . . . Has - s.'I ',y a tough time with history but enjoys av putteringg around the shop. ICSTELLE CONSTANCF BISSON Definite weakness for red-hair . . . Says Hi there to everyone . . . Not a dull moment in Home Fe, class . . . Proud winner of the 0'Shea Prize-Speaking contest for humorous declamation. Thespians 3, -I-g National Forensic League 41 Prize Speaking' 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Society lv., 1, 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Girls' Sports W 1 '-ax. ALHICRI' LORRING l3LAlxl', Tala 'X lover of all sports especially' skating and hunting, . . . Spends spare timm NIARGVFRITIC GERAl.DlNF BOI,Dl'C' Vioman behind the man behind the l.aLwn ian . . . Often displays rt charming blush, especially when oral topics are concerned . . . Champion reader of senior C.P. Iinglish classes . . . Also mistress of the domestic arts N, Lakonian 2, 3, 4, Quill and Scroll 3, -lg Spanish Club 3, 4, Science Club -I-g Home lie. Club 2, Girls' Sports 2. 4 THFRLSA BOI Llzi 70f7.YIl' llas a long walk to school each morning . . . Competent make-up artist when it comes to school productions . . . Large brown eyes . . . Interested in all phases of dramatics. Dramatic Society' 3 4. ARTHUR JOHN BOVVER, IR. .l1u'k ,, ,, Personalized alphabet: A.-B.-HC. lisually has some kind of car trouble .... LX regu- lar speed demon on skis . . . Thinks that Time tests are a waste of time. P Ski Team 2, 3, 4. , 1 fjifrf, LEO ARMAND BRICTON BNI Conscientious and hard-working . , . Com- mutes daily from Gilford in his classy Chevy . . . Tracks down game with a trusty shotgun and an eagle eye . , . Never lets work pile up. BEATRICIC MAY BVRISANK l3fl1y Favorite pastimes - boating and eating . , . Competent art editor of the lllkflll . , , Thinks South America is wonderful and collects articles from there . . . Dis- likes sophisticated people . . . Prefers to design her own clothes. Lalron 3, 45 Girl Reserves 2, 3, -1-g Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, +5 C'lass Committees l, 2, 3, 1? -lg Art Club 1, 2, Spanish Club 3, -lg Chorus -lg Girls' Sports 2. DURO'1'lll'fA IZIJCANUR CllAMl5lCRl.lN Dufti1 ' Blue-eyed, blonde, and quiet . . . Likes to take part in all sports . . . Enjoys popu- lar music and tooting her trumpet . . . llas what we eall an ideal schedule. Band 2. 13 If BETTY JANE CLAIRMONT Struts around the field during football sea- son at the' head of L.H.S. band . . . Quiet, friendly, and a smooth dancer . . . Has a cheery Hin for all every morning irvtlfe girls' cloak room. Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Majorette 4, I,ak-onian 2, 3, Class Committees 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1 2,3 4 v ,t. GEORGE PEABODY COLLINS, JR. Still at times, depending upon the situa- tion . . . A little of Collins and of Des- Rosier is a good mixture . . . Noted for the regular jam sessions at his house. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 45 Basketball 3, Ski Team 4, Lakonian lg Spanish Club 3, fomm. Isher 3. ,i,Zf,Au. XX. , . - .Lal A ' 3 aff +7 ' , ,J EVNICE MAY c'oPP 1Jfip,a' A master of the dramatic arts . . . Member llo of that third row in 208 . . . Keeps the situation well in hand first lunch period . . . Ardent movie fan . . . Always sees the sunny side of life. me EC. Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 1, 2, 3. BARBARA HELEN CORRIVEAI' Barb lte, Coy, and considerate . . . Takes the jack-pot when it comes to making de- cisions . . . Keeps up on latest song hits and' adds them to her record collection of platters. Home Economics Club 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, -l-. Cl xy GERA VRI Pf J1'rz Ca e . lar . . - .yo Q nd opu . . ,all round V wit supty pers Aside outs h fl S IIIICI' le 1 S FU onor ociex 11+ Banc 3, Pre 4-g Orchestra'3, 3g 1l1 -li ' .' ' If ' . . , A .' 'ro b Wi ne 1 ot ,ag Q, e s- albi' ur phot ap V . . . l ' ch ' s ' J t et . .tion l S 't'4 I, ' . 12 Dra atic Society 3. JA s EVAMARIE COVEY E-vifr Iler auburn locks are the envy of many . . . Slightly partial to the Army . . . Busy treasurer of the l.l1k07lidll . . . Originality on the dance floor is her specialty. lllkllllfllll 4, Girl Reserves 4, Dramatic So- ciety 1. 1 E S - C I' :LINRAGI ' ctr RIICR i'.Illl'kiI'H C' , ho ess vari 'teas . . . Often en sel 1 he. Reason: a soft I v 1' . . . ll'I1IYl' 'it faithful home ee. I ort . . 'nc 1 'n and envied for her 'ei :ii 7reisight. 9,013 Cf itte 2, 3,4 +3 Dramatic Society 4 C Clu Q Gi Reserves 2, 3, 4, Art 'Cli l , 2, Girls' Sports 2, 3. BE 'ERLY OAN DAVIS One of L.H.S's better girl Also plays sax for band tfema1e member of a drum-sax duetj . , ,-jerks sodas in Lakeport between hockey games and homework. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, -I-g All-State Orchestra 4, Girl Reserves +5 Student Coun- cil 45 Class Committees 2, Lezfders' Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports bl., 2, 3, 4. f rilglmvn athletes . . . and orchestra ' 14 Y I CARI, ' N AR'Jl7R ms ' ER X ,.,. ,llflfu he hool's best bid r rtiei ion in ronautic Ot of t o ar m wut I s op 1 'I ml 1 1 'ootball Q Basketball l. ' . . . . -i 'I l t . . . a, h . x . l t. ea fe . . Oth member tha 'un abort L 4, ,Me jf s . J 1 V A ARLIQI4, LAVRA no f IN ' , N - X-1 ll s 't . .. eal y goes 1 t 'eys -, oth s' avl l'yA.n com- tnerqdilllpj. ' . ike. jewelry . . ls as f pufrietua as a clock on hCf,,lZ1llll'l s first period ' ' ' Orchestr2A, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports 2, .,3g,wAti, tendance Reports -ly, f I .Q -' 1 4 ' . , , .' ! f 1 , , ROBERT BLYNN DROVIN Bob A smooth hepcat with a flare for the latest in fashions . , . Dotes on those Vllhelan fudgecakes and driving the family beach wagon . . . llas a weakness for short blondes. Football 1, 2, 3, -lg Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Ura! matic Society 2, 3. C'llARI.O'IlTlE ANN DVMAIS Sl1arl4'y llas a hidden sense of humor and is friend- ly to everyone . . . Knows praetieally what everyone wears Qworks in Henrfs Dry 'Cleaningj . . . linjoys dancing . . . Future plans? Hopes to become a beau- tieian. Girl Reserves 3, +5 Girls' Sports l, 4. ANNFTTE BIEATRICIE DUPONT Neff Rushes into 201 - after the morning bell . . . Frequently haunts the lVhelan hang- out ..., 'X lways seen in the latest fads . . . Showed ability in her recently- acquired skiing enthusiasm. RITA MARIE DUPONT Rolls an accurate ball for good scores at the bowling alleys . . . Often seen at the local cinema in the company of her two sisters . . . Likes dancing at the Area. Basketball 1, 2. ICLEANOR Rl l'lI ICMICRY lil That etlieient helper-outer in the otlice who's regularly seen delivering the at- tendance reports . . , rlillis neat little brunette is also a real whiz in home ec., we hear . . . Attendance Reports -lg Dramatic' Society' l. 2, 3, llome lic. Club 1, 2, 3. AVDRICY Rl l'll FORl.liR IJi:zy lfriendly and fun-loving . . . Shines in the sportelightg swings for homeruns in soft- ball . . . Diff and her gang fortn a separate cheering squad at all the games . . , Dotes on Y.M.C'.A. specials. Ixlklllllllll -lg Dramatic Society 4, Leaders' Vlub 3, 41 Girls' Sports 2, 3, 4. 15 4.30 :U J Wi NIZALICAIAX 1 bn , 1' Thar g f .y l 'of M ntfihf 'V ' Noel ,i Q. as a s titer 'I a 1? qlkdamate . ., 'riesjfyinvoid inny' -sts in vain-' . , . llas ll good- naturetl smile for everyone, Dramaties 4, ANITA MAE FRICNCII HflI'l'!llilliI'l' A whimsical way and Il wonderful per- sonality . . . lfnjoys clramaties and clane- ing . . . The delightful Amy of Char- ley's Aunt, our junior play . . . Collects letters for . pastime. lhgspians 3,1-1' Dramatic Soeiety 3, 4. GX 'Q' NUR 1. lfl.lf5l? 'llra ark: a brig 7 n hlush, fol- lo etl li-Xwlllli giggle . . . linvietl hy M: se oo fo r li 2-rary achievements in J 5f1lPs.M onyds , , . Skips into in a eocle tleeipherecl only 'luh 4, X M fXMAC'llli lJnt1y hal ' einks a well lviahle 1 hrlg smi , Miss 0 of outer . . t her 2 of D Quartet I'eatlers' C' Yiee-Pres. 3, 1 l, 2, D amatic Soeiety 1, Committees 1, 2, 3, 43 Student , Girl Reserves 4, Girls' Sports MADICLINIC MARIE GAl'DIQ'1' llas her own repertoire of jokes . . . Mr. l.ortl's speeial seeretary who can type with the greatest of speetl . , . Argues the pro's and con's of history in horne- room periotl. Girls' Sports 2, 3. ROBERT GIGl'liRli .liyg1x Owns lgurly h' r, a Contagious smile, :incl Zl huge repertoi e of corny jokes . . . Likes to. do everything, especially talk about older hrothers . . . Enjoys modern gee? ortls, howling, and hanging out -at XVhelan's. S, Lakrm -lg Foothall l, 23 Basketball 33 Traek 1, 4. W FAI' , liMll.li LZIRARD Co fenial l'1l1SlClC'I'ZlfL' of others . . . llis ' l-flity a pun-making is his elowning 1- . N . . . jg 1 ry . .Pl'la.'hes a ready grin for every- , on' V. Amazes others with his ocea- A' i nal ruthursts of Freneh phrases. :ln 1. jr , I' ld ii p it e sf Ullll lblu AlI.l1l,N UUODAIUI, ' C ,I ller futl re j7il1lllS'llllCkllClC lllll'5lllljg as il Sf eareer 9. . Itikes qimqpg :mtl au types ' ot athl 'sr . .,Memjuer4of that eertain J home-ec lass . jj likpertx test-tuhe- v hreaker iehvrri, ,N I - une lie. Cktgl -lg Kiirgfxports I, 2, 3, 4. ,l N lt ' ill' i Qt. REGINALD RAYMOND GROLEAV R1'g1i1 ' Skis like a llash and plays ice hockey as well . . . A master at conjugating French verbs . . . Returned to Laconia from Nova Scotia in our sophomore year . . . NVore an apron in a Casino Square mar- ket. ROBERT ALFRED GITAY Bob An I,.H.S. grid-grappler . . . One of the basketball team's heartiest rooters . . . Spends spare time around Swift's and Dad's store . . . The man behind the man behind the wheel of Schohan's black Buick. Class Rep. 2, Spanish Club 25 Football 1, HARRY VVEYMOITTII HAMMOND Rad Dark red hair . . . Niotorcycles . . . Flashy shirts . . . Yellow sweater . . . Sounds like llarry, doesn't it? Has a passion for machines . . . Plays the trombone . . . Could tell you what's new on it Parade. Band 1, 2, 3, Track l. W wi 9J ALFRED BERNARD IIVNT .-ll Quiet and shy, but has a pleasing person- ality . . . Noted for his puns , . . Stu- dents envy his trip to school in the family's Buick each morning . . . Loves to fish and to collect classical music. lf .2 E V ET JESSEMAN Jz'J5z ' s a ing at e ain football tackle . . I.ik, tak part in sports . . . N d as ing good team-mate . . . as a e. sa ersonality. QR ' 'c l b 4, 'rls' Sports 2, 3, 4. af ADH ON E ' ll11ny Ve good at L Q11 ' his ' uck 1, , one exce lent Scout or . See s to have used his 'scout- ing L ' ertain violinist . . . Feels ' yeh' his drums. , 3, +5 estra 3, ls. 4. MVRIEI, FRANCES JOHNSON Gives whole-hearted support to all school tournaments . . . Scores with the ball in both basketball and bowling . . . Never lets homework assignments get the best uf l10l'. Girl Reserves -lg lulmrzirzn 3g Girls' Sports 1, 2, 1, l'IlYI.I,IS ELEANOR JOSLYN Pl1yl Arrives each morning by the Sanbornton school bus . . . Excels when it comes to commercial work and home economics . . . Succeeds her older sisters in 4-ll work. llome Ee. Club 1, 2. 17 ff . X t s Y--'B' I: .55 . . ,f ,.fi ,il 1' CAROLYN ANN KASSNICR f.'arrir An efhcient, popular gal with a super per- sonality . . . Is always present to help out on committees . . . Noted for her swell parties in the Lab , and we don't mean Chem. National llonor Society 3, 4, Class Sec. 2, Alt. Rep. 3, Student Council Sec, 4, Girl Reserves 3, Pres. 4, Dramatic Society 1, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, lmzknn 4, Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Leaders' Club 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, z, 4. , PIIYLLIS IVAN kn.i.AM Phil Cheerful, fm, .lttractlxt . . . bliss Far num's 'ace mathematician ...A ' Xctive in sports, chorusg publications, dramatics - ., is zi proinisingiyoung actress , . , Always lx f in the Hqenter' of things . . . Likes to 1 play classical music. National lllonor Sdefety 3, 4, Laknrz 4, Dra- , matiq Society' ' S, 4, l.aleo11iu1z 2, Class ' Committees 3, , Student Council 4, Girl il Reserves 3, 4, panish Club 3, 4, Science Club 4, Chorus 4, Ltadtrs Club 3, 4, Girls Sports 2, 3, 4, D.A.R. Good Citizen 4, Class Day Chairman 4. I,URF'1 l'A TIIICRICSA LAFLAMMIC Loquacious lass who competes with Mr. VViley . . . An enthusiastic and excel- lent basketball guard . . . Helps out in the family bakery in her spare time . . . Fun-loving and seldom seen alone. 14111011 4, Student Council 4, Class Commit- tees l, 4, Leaders' Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, +. RUCILR I.l,N .XSSFI R . Yu! Doesn't let his size lux-iegJ4Pi1 s fgl'a6!u athletics are concern . . . ll kntwn , for his speed on hocke ska X K lieves silence to be goflden. U f YCl1l'.51lzR l'nln . Hits the high ease and accurateness , . . holds a special interest for l-fthcieiitlv portrayed the part of in senior play. fx P 3, 4 Dramatic Society 4, Girl L ICVICLYN MARSH 1:Vvr A cute curly-head who came to us from Manchester Central . . . Bounded around school in a rugged rattletrap, Chloe . . . Smooth dancer . . , Has that Niarsh smile accompanied by the traditional wanderlust spirit. Dramatic Society 4, Girl Reserves 4. N1lRII'.l.BARRD,, AR I ne o r ro M W n s Central W ti.. m veogis s ns of humor , . . Adores da liig in lel ': '-s . , She elivers ' . to ,zlia I . . . Cl1fll.Cfll wh' . Girl se Yes 4, Dra 'c Society 4. -ILANXP, MARSIIALI, Jfannn Blondie is never seen alone . . . lixcels in languages, whether it be Latin, French, or Fnglish . . . Four mischievous little brothers play an important part in her life . . . Slaps a bass fiddle in the Rhythmettes. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 4, Band 4, Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3 4, Science Club 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, Z9 .t , .,,. K - - 4 an ISXQNN fi . , x TIIERESE DORIS MARTEI. Dol VVhizzes into 210 every morning just beat! ing the last hell Cher long walk to school and dislike for early rising account for ith . . . A pleasant typist with a ready smi for all ,.-,: ,A, 'Q. 51 , '-f th ' Hs, .ia if 'Q ::f '7 7 ff PATRECIA VVILLI. S i KVA. One of , rea o . . . lIas a kna kf t t c's e home-making me . n'ov' ap y dance hand or Y d . . Bowling enthu- 0 'ast ' ' es 2, 3, 4g Class Committees 2, ,tx Club 1, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3. DOROTHY CATHERINE INIICRRILL UDOHIFH Admires the Spark in the Marines . . . I'ses scads of stationery - we wonder why? . . . VVant to please her? VVell, she likes eating and outdoor sports . . . Oral topics completely unnerve her. Girl Reserves 3, +3 Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Q . I ,,-1:41 THERESE VIVIAN MORIN Calm and quiet . . . IIer generosity knows no limits . , . Faithful attender of each cinema change . . . Dreams about own- ing a private swimming pool . . . Looks toward a future in the clerical field. MARION ARLENE MORRISON Responsible and gay . . . Has a friendly smile and a rare personality . . . Likes music and shows it in the way she blows her trumpet . . . Often seen behind the food counter at YVoolworth's and also at the Area. Band 2, 3, -I-g Orchestra 2, 3, -I-g Chorus 3, -lg Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, -1-5 Class Commit- tees 1, 3g Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. GENEVIEVE LILLIAN MORRISSETTE Gm A shy miss until you get to know her . . . Pride and joy: Dream boy from Mere- dith . . . Estelle and Gen -- close as pages in a book. .zzleonian 2, Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. DARRILL VVALTRR NEAL Irish VVill make anything mechanical run - Evidence: that blue coupe of his . . . Always where the fun begins, whether it be study hall, chem class, or hand rehearsal, where he toots a red-hot trumpet. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, Stage Crew 33 Football 3, 4, Track 4. ELIZABICTII ANNE NICVVELL Iii-ily Shy, mild of manner . . . Possesses a charming blush and unusual light hlue eyes . . . Initials DJ. intrigue her . . . All out-going mail travels west . . . Prefers popular music . . . Sometimes referred to as Sis. Girl Reserves 2, 45 Class Committees 1, 2, 43 Art Club lg Dramatic Society 45 Banquet Chairman 4. 19 4.-,J 'T RlC'll.NR liLNEXY'l2l,l. Unk Easil o 'n crowds because of his 5 V ich :Us to advantage on o ir b s l team . . . llas a ready or Cv lfvone . . . VVent away to scioo last ar . , . Likes to play classi- cffl National onor Society 45 Science Club 45 Spanish Club 45 Band 15 25 Basketball l, 25 3, 45 Baseball 15 Football 3. CIIARIJCS NOYES Left I,.lI.S. for the Ag. course at l'.N.ll. . . . ls interested in the dairy sitlt' of farming . . , Good naturcd, with a lively' scllst' ot humor , , . Likes bowling.: and hockey' . . . Collects old coins. lfl,lZAlil2'I'll P.'X'l'RICIA OTONNOR Iirlly Lucky possessor of a natural rhytlim adapted to dance steps and sports . . . Swimming is one of her favorite pas- times . . . Crack cashier at thc ARI' . . , Loves to drive the family car. Class Committees 1, 3, 45 Leaders' Club 2, 3, 45 Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic So- ciety 4. Q 'I' Rli' I J .PHIX ' CYMA 'X I l 'Tom my 'a, att .ct' 5 .nd shv . . . lax-s music si ' sr rano n C isp and definitely p crs natra rosby , 5 . Nt-at ess a l sm o danccr. G Cl 1 15 4. K HARVIZY lllili Ol'lil,I,li'IWl'l2 llis play-by-play descriptions over the mike of our football games added Io local enjoyment . . , Swings a mean bat when it comes to baseball . . . After- school frcquenter of the library. Baseball 3, -l-. BARBARA MAE PAPPS lialf.r lnr-cparable companion of a certain senior - has plans for the future . . . Xvondcr- ful sense of humor . . , Collects records . . . Excels in home economics, especially cooking -4 liver had any of her toll- bouse Cookies? CLAIRE MARIIC l'.XQl'ETTli Pll5.fJ l One of our most prominent and faithful iirl Reserves . . . Always ready to lt-nd ' 1 el ing hand to any project , . . An ' lusiastic hockey player on the sidc ' . . . Maker ot luscious pies in pantomime. Ciirl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Class Committees 2, 3, 45 Ciirls Sports 1, 2, 3. .VXLIQICRT CAROL PARSONS .l1 ' Keen sense of humor 5 , 5 Conducts some of those wild experiments in chemistry with jerry Cote as his partner , . . Another ont' of those high scorers on Timo tests . . . Promising young artist. lllkflll 3, 45 Science Club 45 Class Commit- tees 3, 45 Track 3, 4. 20 K lf 2' .J E ml? swf ' .f 'Jp' - 2-12, -wit-,s,5eg .VA.v.S,:f,, r fir'-' , , ,5,l,W, eww . 5 k .5 hui SIIIRLEY ANN PARSONS Sl1irI Shy but fun loving . . . Thinks that sisters are a menace . . . Swoons over Van or anyone who resembles him . . . VVorking in a bake shop has its advantages . . . Likes modern music. Home Ee. Club 1, Archery 1. THERESA MARY PHILLIPS Phil Snapping dark eyes with a peppy nature to match . . . Full of vitality and always thinking up new ideas . . . Right at home on the dance floor . . . A real pal with a friendly diqyosition. Girl Reserves 4, Class Committees 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3. ALICE PICIIE Skilled in an alliteration of sports - ski- ing, skating, and swimming . . . Sings with a pleasing voice and sketches in an original style . . . Her smile reveals a pair of cute dimples. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Dance Club 4. IRENE TIIERESA POIRE Renee Member of that famous sophomore basket- ball team . . . Rita and Irene hardly ever seen apart . . . One of the school trafhc cops . . . Ilome-ec wouldn't be without her. Class Committees 2, 3, Girls' Sports 1, 2. MONICA TIIERESA POMERLEAL' UT-a-gyn One of our more ambitious classmates - she has that long trek from the VVeirs every day . . . Enjoys movies and dance ing . . . Pet peeve: being called Blondie, National Honor Society 3, 4, Girl Reserves i, 3, 4, Class Sec. 3, Traffic Squad President , Comm. I'sher 3, Class Committees 1, 2, 3+,l4. IJ' GEORGE STERLING POVVELL Strelrh' Lover of sports - whether hels playing ' basketball or keeping baseball scores . . . Xl, Summertime employee of local clothing store . . . One of 46's tallest and best- - natured . . . Conducts chemistry experi- ments in lab drawer. ' Laleonialz 3, 4, Class Committees 3, 4, Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4. SALLY LINDA PYNN Enjoys modern records, jitterbuggin' boys, and hanging out at VVhalen's . . . Com- mander-in-chief of Lakon . . . Fun-lov- ing and friendly . . . Often seen tearing around town in one of her father's cars. Lakai: 3, Editor-in-chief 4, National Honor Society 4, Class Sec. 1, Quill and Scroll 4, Girl Reserves 4, Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Comm, Usher 3, Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Ijaders' Club 2, 3, 4. P RAMONA JANE REED .lIrma Really belongs to llolderness . . . Often seen with cousin Jackie . . . Too had that station wagon can t talk! . . . Smooth dresser, smooth dancer . . . The Navy ranks high with her. Dramatic Society 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 4, Girls' Sports 2, 3, 4. f ff AL, 21 , 4.4 VIRGINIA IYLINUR RICILICY Six Great spurt enthusiast . . . XVinter finds her skimming over snow-covered slopes . , . Chemistry experiments intrigue her, especially the reactions . . . A distinctive giggle . . . Displays her initiative and 5 wi ' gress in Class projects . . . Clas: ' as. 1, lmzknzz -1, lillkflllitlll 2, Girl Res ' , 3, 41 Dramatic Sueiety 1, 2, 3, J 4 .e ?0Club 2, 3, 4, Science Club +5 if Mvar1i,' ub 3, 4, Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 943 Club 4, Cunnn. l'sber 3g Girls' Spur s 1, 2, 3, -1. wanna V , IZLAINIC ANITA RICISTIQR Appears tu be calm at all times A V nu at any type uf eleiigal Hulk . . . Iinjnys dancing, althnugh her chief in- terest lies in the Navy. lllkllllillll 1, 2, Dramatic Society 1, 2, Class Committees 2, Girls' Sports 2. MARY CI..-XIRIC RCJVCIIICR Clzzin' A snappy smile and 'IIl1is side, please at her trafhtt post . . . Neat dancer . , . YVhat ability in tumbling . . . Spent gruelling.: ses-ions in 201 - she nuyv knmxs hmv In spell rhyme and rhvthm iirl Reserves 3, -lf, Class iummittees 3, -1, C irls' Sports 2, 3, -1. MARION I,Ul'ISlC SAMSUN MSIIIIIIII-J , I.ikes classical mllsi4', ive eream, and mak- ing st'rap-buuks . . . Iinjnys all sports , . . Spends spare time lmyvling and roller skating , . . Alsu sumetimes attends the lotjal theater . . . Displays a radiant smilt Cilee Club 1, 23 lluimglne. Club lg Cyirls Sprirtu IAQ, 1, .-,L I XQ, . v,.. .,., I, ,X InspeC1I6'f Olwalleyl in the senm may ,f .., . . l3agu'n1wl in private em , . N .eldrun seth without jkdrnituen ur his tuba,,4yyl1it'l1 he playa in I,.ll.S. band , . . lehtls hif vuive' tu the ehurus. liftnd 1, 2, 3, -1, Glee Club 1,2, 3, -13 Ort' s- trn 1, 2, 3, -Pg IIQIIHIIIIC Su-'f ' . 'UIQIUUY DIXOY 9 XYBORY RICHARD AI,IR1,D SAW I l,R Unk That kinda tall guy with the ready smile Another uf the Uilfordites One of tht tlasss btst ditsstd males . . . I,ikes tu diseuss serivnisly life on the farm. IIFHIIIIILIF Srrtiety 1, 2, 3, at SAI I. SC IIOIIAN 1311115 , A live yxire at any g.:athering , , , Conver- satiun ls alwavs ifettin f him into trnuble sts in tl flashy liuitk . . , Rt ports have it that his day starts arnund it 1 Q M ten pan. '.'ZA Aertniautics Club 3, Baseball 1, 3, Debating if -ll clICCl'l'fIlllt'I' lg limvlilitf l. sninuav I-1I,SIli sinakmi-XX f Sees the yxurld gn by frfun behind the xi ix heel of a grey l'lyinuuth . , , Displays Q the Sherman trait fur musical ability . . . fgt .f lakes pride in a unique ivfmry Collectimi E, tram India. Band 1, 2, 3, Ureliestra 2, 33 Cilee Club 2. XQQQQIIQ J 77 1...-1 133' JOSEPH ARCIIIE SIMONEAI' 'Sim That curly-black-haired lad who is over- Howing with pep . . . Spends most of his time in the P. A. building . . . Is dis- tinguished by his freckles. F x PAIYLINE Ai i t . ' ,AIR Fully Our lfo, 1 . 'e-up s .' Rlushes like re . sp' gstress in the : lf . . r fqpn r giggle bark- .ge - sh ppr eiatef tg o 'okes . , . Silent '. l it h s J anyway. spi n ,-P, a tic eh' 1, 2, 3, 4, ,Il , Glee uh -l-, i l R . rves 4, Lak ian 3, Girls' Sports 1, , 3. -X GEORGE FRANKLIN SMITII Nudity 'HEL-gge -presen n ' 4 he 'I ,. atzlet' . . .sessor of? ont.g1o 3 l gh . , . No ' ' ah0ut'e' 'xers' ' ' .'Sm1Il'lf. ' - National Ho r S c' t 4' .5 ,. ' - P ian' L .nkwcr l 3, , HQ ComLnit- tees 2, 3, 4, D aticf 'gk 3, 4, Comm. I'sher 3,' - , oothall 1, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, -I-, Baseball 1, 2, , -L FREDERICK KYLE SORRELL lfylv Intellectual lad . . . Burns midnight oil over chemistry . . . llas been everything from Fuller-brush man to villain tin plays, of Coursej .,,i A ppreciates Bon- ers in 201, Dramatic Society 2, 3, -1, Thespians 3, 4, National llonor Society 3, 4, Prize-speaking 2, 3, Spanish Club 3, 4, Science Club -1, Lakon -L MARY LOITISE SPEAR .Vary Lou Peppy young gal with the famous giggle . . . Specializes in math and Chemistry . . . Noted for her activity in girls' sports, especially as a basketball forward . . . Likes to write long letters to friends. Girl Reserves 2, 3, -1-, Lakai: -1-, Lalzonian 3, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT GEORGE S'I'I'I l' Hub Speed demon of the Noucasmen lloop Squad . . . Ilis voice creates a melan- choly mood in true Sinatra fashion . . . The diminutive miss is to his liking . . . Attraets attention with his acrobatie ear. Class Committees 4, Baseball 1, Football 2, Basketball 3, -1-, Track 3, 4. MARY ELIZAl5E'I'II SITCIIOCKI lI1'Hy Shy and Very studious . . . A friendly girl with a quiet smile . , . Enjoys all out- door life and sports , . . l3owling's her favorite pastime. Girls' Sports 2, 3. NATALIE ALICE TENNEY Nat A rather quiet person with a wonderful sense of humor .,.. 1X sk her anything about home-ec - she's an expert . , . Faithful supporter of girls' intramural athletics. - Home Ee. Club 3, 4, Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3. 23 'smut if ,ifir-, ' f f Q - - fm-e .. - K . 4 f V. ' tg it . at. ,.t. Tl I ICRIQSA MILDRli D TIIIZBFRGE Terry llas an encouraging smile that's soft on the eyes , Takes part in dramatics, both in front of footlights and behind the scenes . . . Roller skating, dancing, and movies take most of her spare time. 'I'ht-spians 3, -lg Dramatic Society 2, 3, -lg Girl Reserves 3, -lg Glee Club 3, 45 Girls' Sports 3, 4. DANIICI. LFROY THOMPSON Dan Friendly fellow who has a mania for machines . . . lixpert in various biologi- cal subjects , . . llis wavy hair and winning smile account for his innumer- able conversations with everyone. l','Xl'l, BliR'1' THOMPSON Invariably comes out near or on top in Time test . . . Dislikes Fnglish themes . . . Always present at school activities . . . One of the male voices in chorus. lilee C'lub 3, -l-. IQYICLYN LOIVISIC '1'l'i'KlCR T11t'lz She cheers for the Navy first, last, and always . . , One of L.lI.S.'s taller dam- sels , . , Lights the way for many a movie-goer . . . Likes VVestern music and pie a la mode. NVIl.l,IAM JOSEPH Tl 1 l'l,Ii Tur1le ' I'sually seen before heard . . . VVas one of l,.lI.S.'s plugging linemen on the grid- iron . . . Seems to he mischievous in a quiet manner . . . Got snagged by a certain Barb. Footllall -lg 'lir1lCli 4. l.lfO OSi V, QI 7, . A 1611 A ' ' '1 h 1 ry 1 e wo tl . .nt es a basketbal li a P . . Coac ' ucas' 'hil m t' . . .scu 'nc 'dysmie... ' in . e s test distance betweelg two at li.1sket , fy f , C' K lflilllil, VIRGINIA VIERRII. , 'ARf'tl New to I,.lI.S. this year . . . llas flaming hair and occasionally a temper to match . . . Friends call her Red . . . Likes bracelets - has a whole collection of them. GORDON DEAN VVA'l l'S lVaII5ie llas 11 particular interest in a certain Graham . . . Ilis ventures, however, aren't always successful . . . One of our active camera fans . . . Persevering salesman for the Lakon . . . Carries a gram mole of aluminum around. Lakrnz 4, Debating 45 Track 3, 43 Football -l. 24 JOAN ALICE VVEEKS ilu Takes an active part in dramatics both on and off the stage . . . Noted for her soft voice in Engflish . . , Likes to write both prose and poetry . . . Interested in art. Labor: 4g Thespians 3, 4g Dramatic Society 3, 4g Class Committees 1, 2, 3, -1-3 Girl Re- serves -lg Archery 1, 2. oIIIRI.IuX INEL VVIIIFI IING Inpsy A quiet little miss . . . Handles a baseball bat with deadly precision . . . Likes all outdoor sports . . . Finds the VVeirs par- P' A ticularly interesting: . . . Stubborn? Could be . . . Likes brownies and iee V' Q , cream. -fakunian 3' Basketball 3, ARCIELLA FAY XVOODVVARD llf'notli4 ' Cute, shy brunette . . . Holder of a steady job tworks in her father's othcej . . . Very enthusiastic about horseback riding . . . Appears to be quiet and restrained, but lively too. Home IEC. Club 2, Lakonian 3. GEORGE RICHARD ZNAIDOVSKY The famous Mr, North . . . Rushes around the halls anytime of day . , . Lots of fun . . . A smoothie on the dance floor . . . If you have mail troubles - he's your man, National Honor Society -lg Student Council Pres. 4, Vice-pres. 3, Rep. 2g National For- ensic Lea ue 2 3 4' Prize-Speaking 2, 35 g 1 y Thespians 2, Pres., 3, -1-g Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club Z, 3, Pres. 43 Comm. Usher 3. '7 I In lrrvzrzy mr nzorj n our lflldalllllffl Ionx I'IOIII9 BLRBXNR ll gust 30 1978 September 3 I9-l-lr Dox.xl.o IQAM, BATES March 13 1978-April 10 1945 hw 411 25 Boy Frank Grabowski Richard Newell George Znaidousky Frank Grabowlzki Saul Schohan C'harles McMurphy George Znaidousky Gordon XVatts Charles McMurphy Richard Brouillard Frank Grabf nxs' s'1 Robert King Franklin Smith Max VVakeman Robert King Frank Grabowski Charles MclVIurphy CLASS SUPERLATIVES Zllosl likely Io Slll'l'1'Fd Charles McMurphy Phyllis Killam Res! Imzokizzg Robert King Evelyn Marsh limi 1Jllll!'f'l'A' James Annis Sally Pynn HH! .I4'I0l'I George Znaiduusky Phyllis Killam 31051 Flirlaliolzs llarvey Ouellette Estelle Bissnn lim! .ltlzlflvs Robert King Dorothea Gamache l,ifvfli1's1 Robert Stitt Estelle Bisson Sizyfxl PauliThompson Muriel Marsh Smoolhrst Linz' James Annis Betty O'Connnr Hrs! llrmsvtl Richard Newell Carolyn Kassner Illosl Strzdious Albert Parsons Phyllis Killam Jblosi Popular Frank Grahowski Phyllis Killam rllost .'1!'glllIlfflft1fi'Ul' Harold Achber Pauline Sinclair 111-51 Naturcd Robert Sleeper Eileen Manchester 12111 Jllrzsiriarzs Gerald Cote Beverly Davis Jllosl Rwsjzfflml' Robert King Phyllis Killam Trat'lu'r5' Pritlv and Joy Frank Grabowski Phyllis Killam 26 Girl Monica Pomerleau Mary Lou Spear Eileen Manchester Joan VVeek's Betty Clairmont Beverly Davis Sally Pynn Betty Newell Ramona Reed Sally Baker Marguerite Bolduc Sally Pynn Mary' Lou Spear Sally Baker Jeanne Marshall Carolyn Kassner Sally Pynn VITIES I F. JUNIOR OrI'IceRs Slanding: Miss McCrillis, sponsor, Melvin lyforancy, Anne Merrill, Robert VV. Brooks. Svalnl: Effie Pallas, Albert Minnon, Patricia Baker. , , SoPIIoMoRe OFFICERS Slandilzg: Mr. Caswell, sponsor, Lorraine French, Herbert NValker, Roger Lessard. Seated: Patricia VVhyte, Grace Sansom, Madeleine Tardif. 1 L l REsI1MAN OFFICERS Standing: Richard Snow, Peter Nelson, Peter Lessard, Robert YVylie. SmIed.' Thomas Elliott, Miss MacLean, sponsor, Anna Decelles. THE JUNIUR CLASS Busier than bees, peppier than vitamin C , able to climb high heights in a single year. VVhat do these phrases describe? The junior class, of course. This energetic class has members participating in almost every extracurricular activity the school offers, includ- ing debating, prize speaking, dramatics, musical or- ganizations, dance club, Girl Reserves, and athletics. An important event in any junior year is the presenta- tion of the class play. This year's play, Best Foot For- ward, a comedy in three acts, was chosen by a com- mittee headed by Virginia Grider. If you think Mr. Anthony has problems, well, they were nothing com- pared to those the junior cast contended with. tMumps was the big probleml. However, in spite of all the ups and downs, this side-splitting play was successfully given oII February 15. Remember Mary Tuite wearing the cateher's mask? The night of all nights, as far as the juniors were concerned, was the eve of ,not St. Markj but the junior prom. Committee chairmen who helped to make this affair a bang-up good time were john Guay, Anne Merrill, Robert VV. Brooks, Fannie Rowe, and Albert Minnon. Class offices were filled by president, lVIelvin Morancy, vice-president, Albert Minnon, secretary, Patricia Baker, treasurer, Effie Pallas, representative, Robert VV. Brooks, and alternate, Anne Merrill, Miss Ernestine McCrillis is class sponsor. THE SUPHUMUHE CLASS If one took a look behind- a senior in any school organization, whom would he be most likely to find? A sophomore! This ambitious class was into every- thing. There were four sophomores on the football squad and one on the basketball team, with several on the Junior Varsity. Also, live out of the seven cheer leaders were members of this class. Sophomores were on the LAKONIAN, in the Dramatic Society ,participat- ing in both Junior and Senior Playsl, in forensics, on the ski team, and in all the musical organizations. To see them through the various enterprises they attempted, the sophomores needed a competent set of officers, consequently, at a class meeting early in the year, they elected Herbert VValker, president, Patricia VVhyte, vice-president, Roger Lessard, treasurer, and Grace Sansom, secretary. At a later meeting Madeleine Tardif and Lorraine French were elected representa- tive and alternate, respectively. The sophomores delved into their bag of tricks and, with the help of their sponsor, Mr. Herman Caswell, came up with a suc- ce:-sful and entertaining St. Nick's Spree on December twenty-first. Robert Corriveau was chairman of decora- tions, Donna Merrill, orchestra, Ann Stewart, refresh- ments, Sally O'Loughlin, tickets and publicity, and Patricia VVhyte, reception. Bill Fmerson's orchestra provided the music. THE FRESHMAN CLASS The class of '-L9 began their first year of senior high by electing Peter Lessard, president, Robert Wylie, vice-president, Thomas Elliott, treasurer, Anna Decelles, secretary, Peter Nelson, representative, and Richard Snow, alternate. Miss Florence MacLean is their sponsor The annual horror day known as Freshman Day --ame on October S. During the day, freshmen could be seen rushing about carrying out orders of their superior seniors. Later that night many freshmen had to perform for their masters, The boys were dressed as women, and the girls were smothered in football uniforms. The freshmen proved to be good sports. Their long-awaited Freshman Dance was held on March 1, The theme was a Holland Hop, and the dance was a success. The chairmen were Lewis Aldrich, general chairman, Frances Martel, decorations, Patricia Hamelin, publicity, John Holt, music, june Dow, reception, Richard Vigneault, busi- ness, and joseph Seymour, refreshments. As in pre- vious years Room Fourteen came through with flying colors in all drives, collecting twelve dollars for the March of Dimes, selling nine hundred T.B. seals, and bringing iII one hundred eighteen cans of foods. A great many freshmen took part in extra-curricular activities. 28 JVNIOR HIGH OFFICERS AND SPONSORS First ro-w: Gerald Lakeman, john Cole, Mr. Bowen, Donald Stickney, Charles Morrison, Peter Camp, David Polhemus. Svfond rofw: Miss Delaney, Eleanor Aldrich, Mrs, Downing, Richard Picard, jean JUNIUR HIGH SEHUUL At the beginning of the year the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades came back to school with the notion that they were just returning to the old grind. To their surprise, though, a new subject was written on their schedule cards, social studies. The seventh graders soon found out that this was a combination of history, English, and geography, all taught by the same teacher. The eighth grade discovered that their studies were history, English, and a new subject, guidance. This served to change the atmosphere of what some pupils called humdrum school life. Early in the year the classes voted for officers. The result of the seventh grade election was as follows: president, john Cole, vice-president, Jerry Lakemang treasurer, Donald Cameron, secretary, Eleanor Aldrich. The president of the eighth grade is Donald Stickneyg vice-president, Richard Picard, treasurer, .lean Corriveaug secretary, Peter Campy representative, Charles llorrisong alternate, David Polhemus. The sponsor of the eighth grade is llrs. Klaurice Downing. The sponsor of the seventh grade is Miss Claire Delaney. llr. Victor Bowen, principal of the junior high, arrived from Framingham, Kiassachusetts, a short while after school had begun. He discovered that the junior high had few organizations. After noticing the column that the senior high journalism class writes for the Lmronia Evening Citizen, he suggested that the seventh and eighth graders have a column of their own in the paper. Thus the jot-It-Down Club was organized. The club was formed by pupils who wished to be reporters and writers. The column was named the junior High Flashes. The editor-in- chief is Natalie Stubbs. The club is under the direction of Kliss Doris B. VVilson. About forty-five pupils who enjoy singing joined the Junior High Glee Club, under the direction of lllrs. Edna Saunders. This group presented a minstrel show, Cotton Blossom. Some of the boys of the seventh and eighth grades became enthusiastic about the organiza- tion of the Boys' Cooking Club. The president of the club is Donald Cameron. It is under the supervision of Klrs. Ruth Ackerman. The organization of basketball teams began a race between the seventh and eighth grades and between these respective groups and Tilton-Northfield and St. Joseph's schools. By one game the eighth grade won the championship. The captain of the eighth grade team is Jack Irwin: of the seventh grade, lVayne Fletcher. The players are coached by Klr. James Noucas. The future pilots of junior high joined the Aeronautics Club. They saw movies and learned a great deai from quizzes and articles in the magazine, Currrvzt Science and flvirztion. The president of the club is jack Irwin. 1Irs. Downing is in charge of the club. The junior high orchestra was organized for those who played instruments and for those who wished to learn. There are fourteen young musicians. The club is sponsored by hir. Corriveau. Bowen. The pupils of the junior high also have had a regular assembly period. Among the pro- grams presented were plays, films, a prize speaking contest, a truth or consequences program, and a debate. The junior high pupils have appreciated the work accomplished by hir. Bowen and the teachers. 29 l STFDENT COVNCIL First rofw: Phyllis Killam, Max Wakeman, Carolyn Kassner, George Znaidousky, Eflie Pallas, Charles McMurphy, Darrill Neal, Frank Grabowski. Svrond rofw: Patricia VVhyte, Gerald Cote, Mr. Caswell, Miss YVilf1on, Miss MacLean, Miss Diemond, Donna Merrill, Madeline Roux, Edwin Gozonsky. Third rofw: David Polhemus, Ann Jewett, Claire Cote, Lorraine French, Beverly Hedstrom, Madeleine Tardif, Doug- las Hounsell. Fourth rofw: Richard Brouillard, Cecile Marchand, Ruth Sansom, Lorraine Bickford, Fannie Rowe, David Shonting, Charles Morrison, Sheldon Foote. Fifth rofw: Gordon Steady, Peter Nelson, Lewis Aldrich, Richard Snow. STUDENT COUNCIL The Students Activities Advisory Council, made up of representatives of the various clubs and classes, is the governing body of our school. On it, its faculty advisers Nliss Florence Blac- Lean, lX'Ir. Herman Caswell, and Bliss Doris VVilson, and its finance ofiicer lVIiss Nlarion Diemond, falls the responsibility of promoting and Hnancing the various student activities. The first task undertaken by the Council this year was the inauguration of a new mcney system whereby a paid-up activity ticket would entitle its holder to a paper-covered copy of the Lahon at the end of the year. Since some clubs had become inactive, under the new system their funds were redistributed to the more active organizations. As in previous years the Student Council played hosts at a lVelcome Party given the seventh graders. hlembers who were on the various committees for the party were ilffarc lVakeman, Virginia Reiley, Carolyn Kassner, Dorothea Gamache, Efiie Pallas, Frank Gra- bowski, joan Richards, Claire Cote, Phyllis Killam, and Charles hlcllurphy. George Znai- dousky was general chairman. The practice of each home room's having a representative was also continued from last year. The home room representatives take part in discussion but do not have the power to vote. Their special responsibility is to report the news of the meetings to their home rooms. A committee under Nladeline Roux completed the work on the Honor Roll. On it are the names of all the boys who left L. H. S. from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day to enter the service. There are 340 names in all. The service fiag which is part of the Honor Roll has five gold stars on it. These five stars are a tribute to those boys who paid the supreme sacrifice that we might enjoy world unity. Effie Pallas was chairman of the noon-hour committee. This group efficiently handled lunch-hour traffic, both in the cafeteria and in the corridors, and provided noon-hour recreation. Officers of the Council the past year we1'e president, George Znaidouskyg senior vice- president, Charles Rlchlurphyg junior vice-president, Effie Pallas, secretary, Carolyn Kassnerg and treasurer, Rlax lVakeman. 30 NATIUNAL HUNUR SOCIETY National Honor Society, established here in 1927, has as its foundation the four qualifi- cations for membership: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Nlembers are elected by the faculty from the senior and junior classes each year. lllembership in the society is one of the highest honors the school can confer. This year the society, under the direction of Bliss Nluriel Kendrick, endeavored to promote all four of the principles of the national organization. To promote scholarship the society has established a scholarship fund from which a loan is to be made to one of the senior members this year. The society sponsored a dance following the lylanchester-VVest basketball game in order to bring this fund to completion. To promote leadership the society awards yearly the Freshman Plaque to the outstanding freshman of the year. This plaque was awarded to Frank Grabowski in 1943, Effie Pallas in 1944, and Patricia 1Vhyte in 1945. This is the highest honor a student may earn his freshman year. To promote service the society sponsored a drive to collect postage stamps for the stamp collections of wounded veterans. These men often spend long periods of time alone and with nothing to do. Stamp-collecting helps to relieve the tension caused by loneliness and home-sick- ness and the long hours of boredom that they have to endure. To promote character, which the society considers as being the combination of the first three qualities, the society continues to offer membership in its organization as the highest honor which the school gives. In Nlay of 1945 eight junior members were elected to serve as the nucleus of the organi- zation throughout their senior year. At the animal outing held in June these junior members and last year's senior members elected the following oflicersz Klax VVakeman, presidentg Frank Grabowski, vice-presidentg and Phyllis Killam, secretary-treasurer. The other members were Carolyn Kassner, llonica Pomerleau, Sally Baker, Richard Brouillard, and Kyle Sorrell. In January Gerald Cote and Charles Klcllurphy were elected to the societyg and in Nlarch, Harold Achber, Richard Newell, Sally Pynn, Franklin Smith, and George Znaidousky received their membership cards. Junior members were elected in Hay to carry on the high ideals of the society. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Fin! rofw: Frank Grabowski, Phyllis Killam, Max XVakeman, Carolyn Kassner, Richard Brouillard. Src-and rofw: Miss Kendrick, Franklin Smith, Monica Pomerleau, Harold Achber, Gerald Cote, George Znaidousky, Third row: Kyle Sorrell, Richard Newell, Charles McMurphy, Sally Baker: Inxfrl: Sally Pynn. 31 GIRL RESERVES VVith the typical hustle and bustle of busy organizations the two Girl Reserve clubs tackled one worthy project after another all through the school year. At all the home foot- ball games various Senior Girl Reserves helped to raise funds for the club by selling pop corn and candy to famished spectators. A Thanksgiving basket richly laden with food was stocked up and delivered by the senior club to a needy family. At Christmas these messengers of good will brought joy and happiness to the underprivileged with contributions of clothing and food. The wounded boys at Portsmouth Naval Hospital were rendered a worthy service when the Senior Girl Reserves collected and sent a batch of Christmas cards to them for their own use. The senior club's activities started rolling with a hilarious initiation ceremony preceded by a covered dish supper. The ceremony produced a riotous tumult similar to that radio pro- gram, Truth or Consequences. Remember how those mudworms tasted? The girls invited their mothers to a joint meeting held with the Business Girls, and all enjoyed an informative talk given by Mrs. Ralph U. Booth of the Young VVomen's Christian Association. A success- ful recl' dance was sponsored by the club after the Concord-Laconia basketball game on Janu- ary ll. The latest in gags and gossip was exchanged at a social Hen Party held at President Carolyn Kassner's house in january. Spring ushered in an atmosphere of twitterpation and also Spring Fever-the theme of the formal dance put on by the Senior Girl Reserves on Nlarch 22. An eventful year was terminated by the annual outing held in June. The bulk of the work and worry which avalanched on the club's officers was efficiently managed by President Carolyn Kassner, Vice-President Virginia Reiley, Secretary lylonica Pomerleau, Treasurer Claire Paquette, Representative Phyllis Killam, and Program Chairman llary Tuite. RVe would have been lost before we even started if it hadn't been for our faith- ful sponsors, Rliss Sylvia Numelin and Nlrs. Donald llarch, who guided us wisely and helped to make this school year full of fun and fellowship. The Junior Girl Reserves, composed of freshmen and sophomore girls, emerged from their first year of existence with flying colors. Not to be outdone by their older sisters, the younger set of the Girl Reserves spent much time and energy soliciting funds for the polio drive, collecting old shoes for war-ravaged countries, making scrapbooks for the hospital, and staging jointly with the senior club a drive for canned goods to be sent to Europe. These ambi- tious workers further carried out their policy of giving to others by presenting a Thanksgiv- ing basket and Christmas gifts to the needy. Highlights of the year were two dances sponsored by the Junior Girl Reserves-one in November held after the Belmont basketball game and one held iirjanuary for the Ski Club. The younger set of the Girl Reserves displayed plenty of teamwork and service under the leadership of President Patricia VVhyte, Vice-president Cecile Nlorin, Secretary Xleredith Parsons, Treasurer Grace Sansom, Representative Elizabeth Bar- rett, and Alternate June Dow. Bliss Sadie Stevens and Nliss Nlargaret VVelch rendered valu- able advice as club sponsors. OFFICERS OF GIRL RESICRVICS First rofw: Elizabeth Barrett, Grace Sansom, Cecile Morin, Patricia YVhyte, Carolyn Kassner, Virginia Reiley, Claire Paquette, Phyllis Killam. Sfflllld r0'w.' june Dow, Meredith Parsons, Miss VVelch, MiSS Stevens, Miss Numelin, Monica Pomerleau, Fannie Rowe. 32 TIIESPIANS First rofw: George Znaidousky, Frank Grahowski, Anita French, Max VVakeman, Joan Yveeks, Miss Smith, Harold Achber. Sffoml rofw: Richard Brouillard, Claire Cote, Efiie Pallas, Phyllis Killam. Jeanne Ball, Fstelle Bisson, Lewis Aldrich. Third rome: Virginia Grider, Jacqueline Currier, Theresa Theherge, Pauline Sinclair, Alfreda Nlallorey, Robert Corriveau. Fourth row: Kyle Sorrell, Deane Percy, Thomas Elliott, Neale Freeto. THE DRAMATIE SUEIETY The dramatic society is an organization in which anyone has a chance to prove his worth whether he be an aspiring young actor or interested in the drama that takes place backstage. The club has been mounting in membership and popularity for several years and reached a new high this year with an enrollment of one hundred forty students. As in athletics, awards are given in June to deserving members. A certain number of points is required for each award and may be earned in a variety of ways. For a major part in a play, a person receives about ten points, all the way down to the one-half point for appearance on a radio program. At the first meeting, in September, Frank Grabowski was reelected presidentg Richard lirouillard was elected vice-president, Pauline Sinclair became secretary-treasurerg and Donna Klerrill and Patricia lVhyte were made representative and alternate to Student Council. As soon as a play is chosen and cast, the stage crew goes into action. The flats have to be prepared, set up, and painted the correct color. Then there are the many details and finishing touches to be done. On the night, faithful members of the crew are on hand for lighting and curtains, liven more faithful are those who turn up afterwards to take down the Hats and clean up the stage. This hitherto masculine occupation has now been invaded by Pauline Sinclair, Alfreda illallorey, Claire Lemere, Betty Burbank, Lucille Newell, Joan Randall, Kfarion Kforrison, and Theresa Bloomfield who assisted Loren Percy, Peter Nelson, Harvey Dutile, VVilliam Beauchaine, Clifton Fogg, and Gordon Klayo. All of them are under the direction of Hr. lVesley Adams. Meanwhile, the members of the property committee, sponsored by lfrs. Ruth Prescott, are busy rounding up everything from furniture to tweezers. Une of their worst headaches is letters which have to be in just the right pocket at just the right moment, or the whole scene upset. Jacqueline Currier, chairman this year, kept her committee constantly busy. Usually, the make-up committee has to be on duty only for dress rehearsals and for the performanceg but last fall Bliss Edna Smith, director of dramatics, decided that her assistants needed extra training. She conducted a series of meetings at which they learned the intricacies of character make-up and the finer details of straight make-up. Did you know that each actor has to have a special combination of cosmetics to make him appear correct on the stage? This 33 v CHARLEY'S AUNTH Sealed: George Znaidousky, Audrey Bailey, Frank Gra- bowski, Anita French. Sfanrling: Max VVakeman, Kyle Sorrell, Joan VVeeks, Phyllis Killam, Franklin Smith, Herbert Hughes, John Janes, Ramona Reed, group of artistes included Pauline Sin- clair, chairman, and Dorothy lilitchell, Eileen Manchester, Edith Levesque, Theresa Theberge, Anita French, .loan VVeeks, Alfreda lllallorey, .loan Randall, Lucille Newell, Shirley Nadon, Claire Lemere, Jeanne Ball, Louise Colby, .loan Richards, Virginia Dockham, and Jacqueline Currier. Often forgotten, even when the back- stage work is mentioned, is the business staff. The weight of this responsibility rests on Bliss Claire Delaney assisted by Pauline Sinclair. For the class plays, the class sponsors, Bliss Sylvia Numelin and Bliss Ernestine llcCrillis work with the chosen business manager on publicity, tickets, and the many other things that help make any play a Hnancial success. The first dramatic venture this year was given for National Education lVeek and had a very nautical atmosphere. The title, She's A Neat Job , best sums up the theme of the six gay and jaunty sailors. ln December the seniors, with the aid of several able underclassmen, presented the mystery- comedy Ulilr. and Nlrs. Northf' Phyllis Killam as llrs. North was convincing as a charming but somewhat llustered wife. llr. North CGeorge Znaidouskyj was nearly as upset as his wife, but much calmer. Frank Grabowski was the police lieutenant who knew all the right answers and had a bevy of letters to back up his statements. High point of the evening came when a real Clivej corpse fell stiflly from a closet. The cast of twenty-two was the largest of any play ever produced at Laconia High School. Credit goes to lliss Smith for direction of the play. The junior play, Best Foot Forward , under the direction of Rlrs. VVilliam Camp, was in a much lighter and more humorous mood. Three roommates, Blax VVakeman, Deane Percy, and David VVeeks, bore the weight of both pleasures and troubles that arrived with a movie star, Claire Cote, and her manager, George Znaidousky. Your imagination will supply the rest of the details. ln the spring the freshmen and sophomores really had a chance to show their abilities when they presented two melodramatic one-act plays, Tirnorous Tom and Bad Bill and Comin' Round the llountainf' Klalcolm Nlooney stepped adroitly into the role of a villain. Other members of the casts displayed hidden hillbilly accents and twangy voices. lt is to be understood that their plays were not presented with straight faces, rather they were making fun of the drama of another day. A group of theater-conscious L. H. S.ers journeyed to Boston in November to see Okla- homa, Everyone considered the musical one of the best ever. They were accompanied by Xlrs. Camp, Bliss Delaney, lliss Smith, and Klr. Bernard DeCourcy. Then in December, several students went to Boston to see Klaurice Evans in Hamlet Another large group attended the opera, A'The Barber of Seville , in April. THESPIAN5 Thespians is a national organization for excellence in dramatics. It takes its name from Thespis, the first man ever to speak previously-composed lines on the stage. The requirements are a true interest in dramatics and a total of twenty points. The club started this year with nine seniors. At the first meeting the ofhcers were chosen. They were president, llax VVakemang vice-president, Anita French, secretary, ,loan VVeeks. Other members were George Znaidousky, Frank Grabowski, Kyle Sorrell, Pauline Sinclair, Theresa Theberge, and Estelle Bisson. After the junior play the Thespians held a meeting and decided to admit fourteen new members to their ranks: Harold Achber, Richard Brouillard, Jacqueline Currier, Neale Freeto, Phyllis Killam, Ellie Pallas, Virginia Grider, Deane Percy, Claire Cote, Jeanne Ball, Robert Corriveau, Alfreda llallorey, Thomas Elliott, and Lewis Aldrich. The initiation was held very informally at Smith's sugar camp in Gilford. The weather was against the club all year but in the spring, after several attempts, Thespians did go to see a play in Hanover, by the Dartmouth Players. Climax of the year came in June when the group presented the three-act play, Papa ls All. Proceeds went to the funds for new stage equipment. 34 Lixkox STAFF First rofw: Frank Grabowski, Phyllis Killam, Joan VVeeks, Franklin Smith, Max VVakeman, Betty Burbank, Sally Baker, Gerald Cote. Scfond roiw: Marilyn Fitzgerald, Patricia Baker, Carolyn Kassner, Mary Lou Spear, Virginia Reiley. Third rofw: Miss McCrillis, Richard Brouillard, Jane Steady, Pauline Sinclair, Harold Achber, Natalie Stubbs, Miss Kendrick. Fourth ro-w: Kyle Sorrell, Albert Parsons, John Guay, Charles McMurphy. Insert: Sally Pynn. LAKUN VVork for Lalron staff members began in earnest right' after Christmas vacation with the business staff, headed by llax VVakeman, and consisting of Richard Brouillard, Robert Giguere, Carolyn liassner, Loretta Laflamme, Pauline Sinclair, Virginia Reiley, hlary Lou Spear, and Gordon lVatts, conducting a high-powered subscription campaign. Nliss Ernestine lVIcCrillis, business adviser, also deserves credit for the efficiency and success with which the campaign was carried out. At the same time the senior literary editors, Sally Baker, Frank Grabowski, Phyllis Killam, Charles llchlurphy, Kyle Sorrell, Joan VVeeks, and editor-in-chief Sally Pynn, with Miss Kluriel Kendrick, Lakon sponsor and chief worrier, began their heated seventh-period meet-ings, held to formulate those revealing writeups found beside the seniors' pictures. This group also wrote up all activities, assisted by four juniors, Patricia Baker, hlarilyn Fitzgerald, John Guay, and Jane Steady, and a junior high representative, Natalie Stubbs. Sports editor Franklin Smith was responsible for the bulk of the athletics section, assisted by hlarilyn Fitzgerald and Max lVakeman. The theme chosen for the book, world unity and world peace, has been ably shown by Art Editor Betty Burbank on the cover and the section headings. Albert Parsons contributed the sketches for minor clubs and sports. As last year, the book appeared in two editions, identical except for their covers. Harold Achber and Gerald Cote, snapshot editors, were behind the Hash bulb and clicking shutters which invaded school at odd moments all year. Senior pictures were by Achber Studio and Aldrich Studiog While group pictures were by Achber Studio and Elgar St. Clair of the Lrzfonizz Evening Citizen. After the pictures were all taken, the drawings all done, the copy all typed Cby Mix lNIcCrillis's secretarial practice classj, the Lakon went off to Boston, to Spaulding-lkloss Com- pany, eventually to appear as you see it now. 35 L.xxoNi.xx STAFF First rorw: Mr. Lord, Miss VVelch, Marguerite liolduc, Richard Brouillard, Patricia Baker, Efhe Pallas, George Powell. Second rofw: Minnie Davis, Patricia Day, Cecile Morin, Shirley French, Jeannette Lerman, Carolyn Dockham, Jean Roucher, Mr. Morrison, Third row: Lorraine lluguay, Russell Young, Irene Falar- deau, Marjorie Hunt, Grace Dionne, ,lean Gifford, Fourlli roms: Iivie fovey, Louise Hlanchette, lfdwin Gozonsky, Jean O'Shea, Mary Alice Teft, Nancy Graham, June Dow. Fifllz rofw: Louise Colby, Marilyn Rand, Ellen O'Connor, Flora Andrews, Iidwina Minkler. Izzswrfx Carlton DesRosier, THE LAKUNIAN L. S. KI. F. P. - L. S. KI. F. P. Lnkonirzns soon, mighty fine paperi The Lrzlvnziazz means better reading, plenty of mistakes, and more fun! This is the type of reply you would probably get if you should ask a staff worker about the school paper. They're crazy about it. Does the Lzzkonirzn look different lately? That's because it is now being printed at the Citizen Office. No more Photo-Offset, less work for the staff. Something new has been added Cnot apple, honeyl. Our school sheet now features such features as VVhols VVho ? and Gremlin Gus's column, both of which are immensely enjoyed by the students. CBy the bye, have you guessed who Gremlin Gus is yet?D The paper also has a literary department for all you iutellects. And have you noticed the advertisements? These have appeared so that more pictures may be printed with the money received from this project. Pupils working on the paper will receive a reward this year for their labor, in the form of the letter HL. A reporter must have at least fifty inches of printed material before he can receive his letter, and that's a lot of inches. Ask Edie Pallas, who wrote almost the entire issue of February 4 and 'had only seventeen inches. A reporter must also have worked on at least six issues. On recorlaiendation of thesponsor, other members of the staff will receive a letter also, if sufiicient wr :k has been done. During the middle of the year the Lrzkonian staff underwent a shakedown. Freshmen interested in working on the paper were asked to submit their names to the sponsor, Kfr. VVilliam Nlorrison. From this list, approximately fifteen were selected. They will work on the Lrzkonirzn for the remainder of this year and the next two yearsg by the time they are seniors, they ought to know the arts of journalism quite well. A great deal of credit for such a fine paper goes to Richard Hrouillard, editor-in-chief. and his assistant, Klarguerite Bolduc. Dick has been editor for two years. Other outstanding members of the Staff are ljflie Pallas and Carlton DesRosier. This year's faculty members are Nlr. lVilliam lllorrison, the sponsor, who has done much to improve the paper, Miss Klargaret VVelch, who supervises the typing of copy, and Kfr. Charles Lord. 36 QUILL AND SCROLL First rofw: Franklin Smith, Marguerite Bolduc, Richard Brouillard. Strom! ro+'w.' Max VVakeman, Miss Kendrick, Frank Grabowski. lnrfrl: Sally Pynn. QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll, international honorary society for high school journalists, has been in existence in Laconia High School since 1927. To become a member a student must be at least a junior, in the upper third of his class, have done some outstanding work in journalism, be recommended by the sponsor, and, finally, be approved by the international secretary. As juniors, Richard Brouillard, Nlarguerite Bolduc, and Franklin Smith became members. During senior year, Sally Pynn, Klax lVakeman, and Frank Grabowski met the qualifications and also became members. Others were admitted in Slay. Though not active as a group, the individuals do a great deal in varied fields of journalism. Richard and Klarguerite, as editor-in-chief and assistant editor of the LAKONIAN, have given two years of excellent service to the paper. Sally, editor'-in-chief, lklax, business manager, and Franklin, sports editor, have done a large share of the Work on the LAKON, Frank, also on the LAKON staff, has done his most outstanding work on Highlights and News and Viewsug in both these journalism activities Franklin and Sally have also been active. The chapter has sponsored the national Quill and Scroll group contests in the school. ln the November contest Anne Burroughs won regional honorable mention in editorials, while Franklin Smith won the same distinction in current events. Klarguerite Bolduc is president of the society, Kliss Nluriel Kendrick is the sponsor. . . . 'Y' fx: . Iligh School and Intramural Hoop latoma Hlghhghts ',','f5Q' , l l Q., Yngwoveiiffp lNew Hampton lflanws Played nv 111.1 ?.L1i5111111 um ' l l l ,. By n:2111,l:::iv lTie In Debate L, H, Boyg LH ' U l l ' I 11-is J 11 u l 1 H . . , I H F ,mm my ' ll, ', LM, ,.,11,. under the 1.-nu.-11111111 .1r coavnl By FRANK GRMWWFKI Y rr A 50 'nh In ' ' 4 . 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Brooks, Jacqueline Currier. Srfond rofw: Charlotte Dumais, Madeline Gaudet, Frank Gralaowski. Third rofw: Muriel Marsh, Doris Martel, Charles Mc- Murphy, Miss Kendrick, Fourlh rofw: Therese O'Mara, George Powell. Fifth rafwf Sally PYIH1, Franklin Smith, Phyllis Smith. 37 V s a l BAND First rofw: Wayne Fletcher, Betty Clairmont, Lawrence Sanborn, Janice Shelley, Beverly Currier, Edwina Minkler, Joan Watson, Marion Morrison, Darrill Neal, Robert King, Gerald Cote, Kenneth Foss, William Krasnowsky, James Dowe, Madeline Roux, Jacqueline Iloule. Scfond rofw: Barbara Peters, Gertrude Baron, Beverly Davis, Phyllis Pitman, Barbara Marsland, Doris Shorey, Russell Sanborn, Thomas Crowther, Jeanne Marshall. Third rofw: Donald Woodworth, Kenneth Smith, John Jewett, Gordon Sanborn, Mr. March. MUSICAL URGANIZATIUNS Under the capable direction of lNIr. Donald lllarch, who came to us from Gorham, New Hampshire, the activities of the musical organizations have soared to a new high. During the year, the chorus, band, orchestra, and the Rhythmettes have participated in many assemblies and have presented several concerts. On the L. H. S. 'fNews and Views at Christmas the chorus, a mixed group composed of sixty members, broadcast a special program of carolsg in school they lent to the Christmas at- mosphere by singing in the halls the day before vacation. The hospital and the Home for the Aged also heard their caroling. It was decided not to have an operettag instead the chorus gave a concert in the spring in conjunction with the band and orchestra. Nine members of our chorus traveled to Nashua for All-Stateg they were Jean lNIcLaughlin, Doris Shorey, Eileen Nlanchester, Victoria Trumbull, sopranosg Jeanne Nlarshall, alto, Nlax VVakeman, Robert Corriveau, tenorsg Royce Gruenler, George Znaidousky, basses. The group elected these ofhcers for the year: president, George Znaidouskyg vice-president, Nlax VVakemang secretary, Anne llerrillg treasurerg Ellie Pallasg librarian, John Hounsellg representative, Ruth Sansomg alternate, Patricia VVhyte. This year the musicdepartment sponsored two outstanding programs. For an assembly, llusician Sfc Ethan Stang, guest of Nlusician 3fc Joseph Xlinnon, alumnus, presented a series of flute solos. Both of these talented boys later joined the Ballet Russe llonte Carlo. 1Ir. lxflarch accompanied lvlusician Stang on the piano and afterwards on the violing llusician Illinnon joined them playing the drums in Sousa's stirring Stars and Stripes Forever . Under the auspices of the department, Laconians had the privilege of hearing the Dartmouth Band and the Barbary Coast Band from Dartmouth College. The college band played such selec- tions as Coriolanus Overture by Beethoven, llorton Gould's Pavanne, and Tea for Two. The internationally famous dance band put the colce crowd in the groove with its rendi- tions of 'fApple Honey and Southern Friedf' The L. H. S. Band was always very much in evidence at football games! They were radio minded, too-helped boost the sale of season tickets. This year instead of being active just the - 38 fall season, the band doggedly rehearsed all year. They played at that football thriller, the Franklin Rally, later in the year the Gorham Band and our band gave a joint concert. A lucky five, including Gerald Cote, cornetg John Jewett, cymbalsg Robert King, clarinet, Barbara lllarsland, saxophone, and Gordon Sanborn, tuba, went to All-State from the band. The oflicers of the band were president, Gerald Cote, vice-president, lllarion lllorrisong secretary-treasurer, Barbara illarslandg libra1'ian, Phyllis Pitman, manager, Beverly Davis. The orchestra participated in assembly programs, played at the senior play, at an Eastern Star meeting, Lakeport VVoman's Club, and other social functions. The orchestra proudly sent two violinists, Beverly Davis and Dorothy Eagan to All -State. This year's oflicers were president, John Jewettg manager, lVilliam Krasnouskyg libra- rian, lllarion lllorrison. The newly-organized Rhythmettes are really smooth. They entertained us at some of the dances and put us in the mood for Best Foot Forward,l' the junior play, by playing lVin- sockif' Very few of the fourteen-piece band, which includes four trumpets, four saxophones, two trombones, piano, bass viol, drums, and a vocalist, had had any previous experience. The band is composed of Gerald Cote, Kenneth Foss, liarion Morrison, Darrill Neal, Gertrude Baron, Beverly Davis, Robert King, Phyllis Pitman, Russell Sanborn, Doris Shorey, Anita La Pierre, Gordon Sanborn, John Jewett, and vocalist Jacqueline Houle. The primary reason for the success of the musical organizations this year was the excellent direction of our talented lllr. lllarchg he has accomplished much toward making music a part of the every-day life of the students. CIIORVS ' First rofw: Doris Martel, Therese O'Mara, Marion Morrison, Fflie Pallas, George Znaidousky, Max YVake- man, Virginia Reiley, Frank Grabowski, Gordon Sanborn, Paul Thompson, Sewontl rome: Jeanine biarshall, Doris Shorey, Carolyn Kassner, Barbara Brooks, Shirley French, Jean McLaughlin, Alberta Bastille, Lor- raine French, Donna Merrill, Mr, March. Third ro-'wg Theresa Theberge, Minnie Davis, Virginia Cate, Grace Sansom, Victoria 'l'rumbull, Martha Davis, Cecile Marchand, Robert Corriveau, Iidna Gleason. Fourlh rolw: Dorothy Mitchell, Louise Colby, Jeanne Ball, Flora Sleeper, John Ortakales, Russell Sanborn, Pauline Sinclair, Anne Richardson, Natalie Tenney. Fifth faux' Jacqueline Currier, Phyllis Cotton, Justine Fenmore, Lewis Aldrich, Royce Gruenler. 39 NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGVE Firxt row: George Znaidousky, Anne Burroughs, Frank Grahowski, Edwin Gozonsky, Theresa Bloomfield Second rofw: Mrs. Estes, Charles Ellis, Eflie Pallas, Estelle Bisson, Harold Achber, Mrs. Freidman. FURENSICS NATIUNAL PUHENSIE LEAGUE Laconia's chapter Number Five of the National Forensic League was organized in 1924 and is one of the four honor societies at Laconia High School. The N.F.L. covers the fields of debating, humorous and dramatic prize-speaking. original oratory, extemporaneous speak- ing, and panel discussions. The League met early in the fall and elected as their president Frank Grabowski, prize- speaker, debater, and orator. Frank was ably assisted by Vice-president George Znaidousky. specialist in prize-speakingg Secretary Anne Burroughs, prize-speaker, orator, debater, and ex-temp speakerg Treasurer Theresa Bloomfield, prize-speaker and veteran in debating. Other members of the chapter are Harold Achber. Estelle Bisson. and Etlie Pallas. PRIZE-SPEAKING Under the direction of Mrs. XValter Estes. ten prize-speakers entered the twenty-third annual Dennis O'Shea Prize-Speaking Contest to compete for the Dennis O'Shea Cup. The honors were captured by three seniors and a junior led by Estelle Bisson and George Znaidousky, who won first place awards in the humorous and dramatic departments, respectively. Estelle displayed her talents as a school teacher in just One Big Happy Family, and George con- vincingly portrayed the lives of several gangsters in XVinterset. Runnerup in the dramatic declamations as second place winner was Virginia Grider, who realistically enacted the life of the gallant nurse, Edith Cavellf' The second place honor in the humorous declamations was given to Frank Grabowski, who ran his own Amateur Hourfl Other prize-speakers are Ellie Pallas, Anne Burroughs, Flora Sleeper, Theresa Bloomfield, john lVilliams, and Robert DEBATING As soon as prize-speaking became an event of the past, the L:H.S. debaters came out of their secluded hiding places to begin one of the largest debating schedules in the school's history. lhe national question for disagreement was Resolved: That every able-bodied male citizen Corriveau. 40 L l in the United States should be required to have one year full time military training before attaining age 24.l' The debaters' first step was to receive a course in refutation from Nlrs. Estes and Nlrs. Dale Freidman, assistant coach. In their following spare time they thumbed through numerous pamphlets on peacetime conscription and kept the lights in 214 burning late many a night. The studious people were Theresa Bloomfield, Irving Gozonsky, John Hounsell, Sally Bloomfield, Neale Andrews, Edwin Gozonsky, Patricia IVhyte, Harold Achber, Anne Burroughs, Charles Ellis, Frank Grabowski, John Holt, Harold VVescott, Alfreda llallorey, Gordon VVatts, Royce Gruenler, Saul Schohan, VValter Cox, llargaret Brown, and Claire Cote. Through the months of january and February a regular debate team, made up of the better debaters, clashed with New Hampton and Holderness teams in practice debates. On February 16 three debating teams consisting of Theresa Bloomfield, Harold Achber, John Hounsell, Frank Grabowski, Charles Ellis, and Edwin Gozonsky, went to the Portland Prac- tice Debate Tourney and returned with five victories out of eight debates. Hugh Dinwoodie, class of '42 and returned veteran at L.H.S., accompanied the squad and debated for the first time in his life. I On lllarch 2 Laconia held its own practice debate tourney and entertained as their guests, teams from Alstead, Tilton, Dover, Holderness, New Hampton, and Rochester. Two weeks later L.H.S. was well represented at the All-New England Speech Tourna- ment at Lewiston, Blaine, to which Laconia sent a number of prize-speakers and orators. The debating squad concluded the months schedule with a practice debate with some fresh- men debating teams from Dartmouth College. On April 5 the squad toured to Lewiston, Blaine, to participate in the annual Bates Tournament. The very next day found the squad at Portland taking part in the All-New England Debate Tournament. Returning from Portland, the debating squad's season was offi- cially overg however, the prize-speakers were still working hard preparing for the All State Prize-Speaking Contest held at Laconia on llay ll. IVhen this event was finally in the past, the N.F.L. season was over. Indeed it was a busy and lengthy season, and those who took part in it will find it difficult to forget the many memorable events. O'SHl2A PRIZE-SPEAKERS Slarzdingp Mrs. Estes, coach, Virginia Grider, Frank Grahnwski. Si'alnl,' George Znaidousky, Estelle Bisson, 41 THE SCIENCE CLUB This year the main purpose of the Science Club was the same as in the past years - to arouse interest in the XVestinghouse Science Talent Search, This con- test is conducted by VVestinghouse to encourage the development of science talent in high school youth. This year seven senior members of the Science Club took the examination which qualities them for participation in the Science Search. There was also -a secondary pur- pose in organizing the Science Club this year - to perform various experiments in chemistry or physics that could not be done during classroom time. Several intererting experiments were carried out during the regular meetings, and program committees were elected to provide other experiments for further meetings. Plans were made for the drawing-up of a new con- stitution for the club. Much credit is due Mr. John Lockwood for his part in making the Science Club such an active club this year, The officers were president, Kyle Sorrell, vice-president, Robert Sleeper, secretary- treasurer, Phyllis Killamg and representativ Cote. SPANISH CLUB e, Gerald An enlarged Spanish Club of about fifty members has had a gala year under the sponsorship of Mr. lirwin Smith. Senor Pablo Barnett, a native Pana- manian, was the guest speaker at one of the meetings. Two movies, Fl Terrible Toreador and Gente de I.uzon proved entertaining for another meeting. The event of the year was a Fiesta, Various members con- cocted interesting Spanish dishesg the mysterious realms of fortune telling were exploredg the Club danced to Spanish records, several members presented their in- terpretations of Spanish songs. The sponsor is a man of many talentsg he entertained the Club with intri- cate rope tricks. The oflieers elected for this year were preiident, Phyllis Rillamg vice-president, Herbert NValkerg secretary-treasurer, Ioan Ansellg program committee, Donna Nierrill, Joan Richards, and Park Nlunsey. HUME ECUNUMICS CLUB To further interest in home economics, to develop leadership in their homes and communities, and to ren- der assistance to less fortunate families are the ob- jectives of the girls in the Home Economics Club. This club is made up of senior high school girls who take the home economics course, it is affiliated with the national club called Future Homemakers of America. Among the club's projects this year was a Christmas basket consisting of clothing, toys, and food which they prepared for a needy family. The girls meet twice a month with their sponsor Miss Dorothy Kingsbury. The ollicers are Patricia Mc- Gowan, president, Eunice Copp, vice-presidentg and Lorraine Morin, secretary. PALETTEHS As the headquarters of that energetic art group, The Paletters, Room 4 has seen a very busy year. Linder the instructive eye of its sponsor, Nliss Pauline Fancher, the club has done much in the way of chalk drawing, painting with water colors, life drawing, block printing, stenciling, and printing on cloth. A few of the members have done posing for the night classes in art. The club has the following members: Ruth Burbank, Ann Colby, Robert Corriveau, Jacqueline Currier, Norma French, Iirnest Hackett, Patricia Ham- lin, Carol Switzer, and joan NVeeks. 42 Sf' g g ' A ., 5,4 l -em I .. L:- : lgn, c, 1 i L. - ? 4' .5-5 at 1 eq ff FMP X S ', X 1 -1 not 14-'e' i, gif? 2 fe s L ...,.u NK I illlfv I EE E ICS? '-Bu S Q X FOOTBALL VARSITY First rolwx Captain Charles McMurphy, Ray Bagley, Park Munsey, George Collins, Albert Minnon, Charles Dexter, Melvin Morancy. Srfrnzil rofw: Robert King, Franklin Smith, Robert Drouin, Robert VV. Brooks, Herve Guay. Tlzirtl rofu: Roland Dubois, Leo McGrath, John van der Heiden, Peter Lessard. Fourth I'0fZA.'.' Coach O'Connor, Sheldon llounsell, Robert Sleeper, Coach Znaidousky. UPF THE '45 GRIUIRUN The Laconia Red and VVhite Magicians pulled Eve games out of the hat in '45 and dropped three close ones, marking the most successful season since the reign of the L. II. S. '40 State Champs. This year's team coached by john U'Connor and his assistant, joe Znaidousky, defeated Concord High for the first time in seven long years, and rival Franklin was pasted, but good. YVith Coach O'Connor planning the strategy and directing the hackfield and Joe, L. H. S. all-state captain in '40, handling the line assignments, over forty candidates answered the mid-August call for pre-school practice in preparation for the St. -Iohn's game two weeks after the start of school, Leading a field of ten returning lettermen was our big center and captain, Charley McMurphy, As the result of an equipmentless but intensive spring practice, it didn't take long for the squad to get in the swing of things. The initial contest of the season was played under perfect skies on Saturday, September 22, as the inexperienced Laconia eleven went down to a 14-0 defeat at the hands of the powerful St. Johns team, class C Champs. Both teams fought to a standstill in the opening stanza, but in the second quarter the Saints' superior aerial attack was good for a 7-O half-time lead. At the outset of the final half it appeared that the Magicians would knot the game, but the spark momentarily died when a Lessard-to-Morancy pass was intercepted. In three plays St. johns led 14-0. just before the hnal whistle Laconia's Pete Dubois grabbed a fumbled punt and scored easily, only to have the t. d. nullified because of an L. II. S. offside. The following week found Coaches O 'onnor and Znaidousky sending the team through those never- to-be-forgotten moonlight scrimmages in p. ,varation for the Manchester VVest-Laconia night game at Manchester's Athletic Field on September 28. Three days before the game lid Angers stellar end suf- ! Y fered a collarbone injury and was lost to the team for the next four games ..,, VVho said I.aconia High never won a game under the arc lights? The final score in this game: . H. S., 12, VVest, 0. Over -1-00 La- conia fans joined the crowd of better than 1600 to watch Pat McGrath, me human scooter, and Pete Dubois provide the margin of victory with scoring sprints of -l-3 and 12 yards, respectivffv .... Remember Char- lie Dexter's long-distance punting in this game? . . . Both scores were registert ' the first half and although both teams threatened after the intermission, no further scoring resulted. Y Saturday, October 6, produced one of the brightest spots of the season when Concord High was defeated, 7-6, on the Dewey Street gridiron. No victory could be sweeter. Coach Dick Martin's Capital City eleven anticipated another victory, but a second period Brooks-to-McGrath scoring pass drew Hrst blood for the Red and VVhite. Benny Benoit, a sophomore, nonchalantly placekicked the hall through the uprights for the all-important extra point. The Crimson Tide's score came in the third quarter, however, Captain McMurphy and Co, dug in and successfully protected their one point lead. 44 The O'Connormen travelled to Dover on October 13 and this time wound up on the short end of the 7-6 score, thus giving the Green VVave the first leg on the second Tom Thorpe Trophy. A spectacular opening period pass play from Brooks to Bob King resulted in a Laconia 6-0 half-time lead over the heavily-favored Dover outfit, which later toppled Central, conqueror of Nashua, 7-6. Late in the fourth quarter Coach Ollie Adams's eleven capitalized on a poor Laconia kick and came reeling back for the equalizer. lWeserve's talented toe proved to be the margin of victot'y. Revenge for a defeat in 1944 was in the making on October 20 as the Spaulding Red Raiders of Rochester were defeated 13-7 bv our Magicians in one of the most spectacular finishes ever witnessed at the Laconia Athletic Field. NVith the Red and VVhite leading 13-7 late in the final session, Reynolds of Spaulding broke loose from his own twenty-yard line and headed for what looked like his second touch- down of the afternoon. Bob King, L. H. S. all-state track star, took up the chase with an eighteen-yard deficit facing him, nevertheless he overtook the ball carrier with a shoestring tackle on I.aconia's ten-yard stripe. The team's defense stiffened and held. It was diminutive Pat Nlciirath who sliced off-tackle for the entire 13 points scored by our high school team. Coach O'Connor fielded his entire squad the following week as Laconia soundly trounced Somersworth 33-13. The L.H.S. backfield cut loose for the first real scoring power displayed up to then. Ed Angers returned to the fold in this game and celebrated bv scoring two t. dfs - one on a recovered fumble, the other, the result of a King-to-Angers pass. Jeep Munsey, recovered from a pre-season back injury, also scored in the first quarter: and fullback Franklin Smith made good on his dropkick attempt for the point after. Bob King and Shelley llounsell, reserve back, provided a 26-0 lead at intermission on nice runs and a Hounsell conversion, Angers scored his second six-pointer with only a minute gone in the final half. Smith again converted. The first team was yanked, and the subs took over. Both Somersworth scores came in the final canto. Charlie Dexter and Bud Minnon were missing from the lineup for the second straight week because of leg injuries, as the team journeyed to Lebanon for their longest trip of the year. Originally scheduled for Saturday, November 3, the game was played on the next Mritiday' because of a bad rain storm. Lebanon scored first and converted. The injury-riddled Laeonia eleven couldn't get started, and whenever they did, the referees laid on a penalty. The O'Connormen rallied in the second half with the fiery little L. H. S. quarterback, Bob Sleeper, carrying the pigskin over. The try for the extra point failed. Lebanon scored with three minutes remaining to make the final score read, 1-l-o. Two flat tires on the bus didn't aid the gloomy ride home. On Armistice Dav and under bleak skies, the L, H. S. football edition for 19-LS wound up their season in glory by soundly defeating rival Franklin High on the Roger Martin Memorial Field, 25-6. It was a day for the graduating seniors. Franklin Smith shook off all his season's injuries and played great ball, scoring twice and contributing several beautiful runs and interceptions, Bob King bowed out with all the grace of a real champion, adding a t. d. along with a tally by McGrath, the season's individual high SCtJl't'I'. Bob Brook: added the only conversion. Dearborn scored the Blue and Ciold's only marker in the second quarter, lt was a team victory. The whole school wanted this game, and their desires were fulfilled. Team spirit was outstanding, and no one player can be singled out as the star. Klan for malt every player gave his all during every minute of every game. Defense and offense were on a par. Coach O'Connor's Combination Notre Dame ehift and single wing offense behind Il balanced line was effective, and no end of credit can be given to the results of coach Znaidousky's tutelage in line play , . . As we scan the starting lineups for most of the games, we find at the ends Mel Morancy and Herve Guayg tackles, the big boys - Ray Bagley and Charlie Dexter, guards, the T.N.T. twins - Park Munsey and Bud Minnon, center, Captain McMurphyq quarterback, Bob Sleeper, fullback, Franklin Smithg and lialfbackv, Bob King and Pat Mc- Grath. Angers, Collins, Bob liuay, Dubois, Brooks, Hounsell, ,leep Munsey, Yigneault, La- Croix, and Peter Lessard started in at least one game. All-state honorable mentions in class A and B went to Dexter and King. In the class C 5 and D selections, Dexter made team I with L4 MclVIurphy, Smith, Ring, P, Munsey, Morancy, and ll. Uuay receiving honorable mention. The following players were named at the Player's Banquet in December as having earned their l. : seniors McMurphy, King, Smith, Sleeper, R. Guay, Collins, Neal, Tuttle, 515 f and Angers, juniors Dexter, Morancy, P. Munsey, ll. Guay, Minnon, Brooks, Dubois, llounsell, and manager Blake, sophomores McGrath, G. Munsey, and Bagle g freshmen Yigneault, LaCroix, and Lessatu. The efli- cient managers along with Ted Blake were Patil Robinson an ' .arty Hamilton. Mr. NValter Barnei' tufield gave his services as team traint .. f s new 45 r 4 E 2 5 5 Q S 9 1 Y L , , ,, 4. BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL First rafts: Richard Newell, George P. Munsey, Robert Stitt, Charles McMurphy, Robert YV. Brooks, Sheldon llounsell. Sfrontl rofw: Mr, Noueas, Milo Pike, Richard Lucier, Franklin Smith, George Powell, Leon Valliere, Park Munsey, Mr. Leh. HUUP HAPPENINBS FUR '45-'46 The Laconia High 1945-46 basketball team went through a stiff twenty-game schedule with a season record of nine victories and eleven defeats. Under the direction of its new coach, Klr. james Noucas, an inexperienced squad came up with some of the best' games seen at L. H. S. in several years. The team was a good drawing card and played before the largest home attendance in a long time, twice turning fans away. Coach Noucas formerly coached tournament teams at Klilford before entering the service in 1942 as a PT instructor at a rehabilitation center. A product of llanchester Central, he excelled in basketball at Keene and Fitchburg Teachers Colleges. The record. including field goals and foul throws, follows: Laconia High Opponents FG FT Total FG FT Total 12 5 29 Alumni Nov. 27 ..... .... 9 2 20 16 4 36 Belmont Nov. 30 ............ .... 8 6 22 7 5 19 Berlin Dec. 6 ........................ .... 1 4 4 32 13 3 29 Tilton-Northheld D 12 ...... .... 9 4 22 1 16 4 36 Newmarket Dec. 14 ........... .... 9 8 26 20 6 46 at Tilton-Northheld D 19 ..... .... 1 8 3 39 14 6 34 at Berlin Dec. 21 ...................... .... 1 9 6 44 12 4 28 at llanchester lVest Jan. 4 ...... .... 9 5 23 111 2 22 Dover jan. 8 .................... .... 3 21 11 5 27 Concord jan. 11 ...... .... 1 2 12 36 9 4 22 St. Johns Jan. '15 ...... .... 1 7 11 45 111 9 29 at Franklin jan. 18 ............... .... 1 7 5 39 7 8 22 at Spaulding Jan. 22 ................ .... 1 3 '11 37 15 1 31 llanchester XVest Jan. 25 ....... .... 1 1 5 27 12 6 30 Spaulding Llan. 29 ............. .... 1 5 3 33 6 3 15 at Concord Feb. 1 ......... .... 1 6 10 42 13 2 28 St. lXlary's Feb. 5 ..... .... 1 4 4 32 17 '5 39 Franklin Feb. 8 ...... .... 1 3 9 35 14 5 33 at Dover Feb. 12 ...... ....... 1 6 6 38 -Q ,Q 24 at St. ,lohns Feb. 15 ..... ,,......, 6 jlj 243 93 579 270 7123- M 47 The football season wasn't half over when Coach Noucas issued a call for basketball candidates who were not burning up the gridiron. Regardless of a late start, when the varsity five took the floor for the opening game, lettermen Charley Klcllurphy and Bob Brooks, along with Jeep Nlunsey - all football players - found their way into the ranks of the starting lineup. Rounding out this team were last year's fiery forward, Bob Stitt, and Dick Newell, who returned to Laconia after one year at llelrose, Blassachusetts. Franklin Smith, a letter- man, along with lanky George Powell and dependable Leon Valliere, were present for one last season of play before June graduation. A newcomer to the squad was Sheldon Hounsell, a junior, who played in fifteen games and gained a first-team guard berth midway in the season. Of great help to the success of the team were Ty Lucier, llilo Pike, Pat lNIcGrath, Ed llcllurphy, and Peter Lessard, the latter four from Coach Leh's Junior-Varsity five. The 1-15-'46 basketeers got away- to an auspicious start by winning seven out of their first nine games, including class A victories at VVest and against Dover in a thriller on our home court . . . Remember Dick Newell's sixteen points in that 22-21 victory over Dover? . . . During the first half of the schedule, the team was Hred hot and certainly appeared to be tournament-bound. However, the Red and VVhite hoopsters ran into plenty of tough luck in completing the schedule, picking up only five points in the tourney ratings, dropping to ninth place and elimination from an invitation to Durham. Nevertheless, in every contest but four, the outcome of the games was not decided until the final whistle-and let's not forget our vic- tory in the second game with Franklin. The team was great that night, and nobody was dis- appointed except Franklin . . . And will we ever forget that loss to St. llarys, when the 1NIagi- cians missed eighty per cent of their shots-or that final A game at Dover when Bob Stitt led the team in a great fourth period attack almost to send the Klagicians to the tourney? . . . The second game with Spaulding was a dandy, too. The Noucasmen trailed 28-16 at halftime, and again that never-die spirit, which prevailed all season, predominated in this game as they rallied only to lose a heartbreaker, 33-30 . . . Berlin was played for the first time in five years, and some good friendships were formed as each team made overnight trips! Dick Newell, 6' 2 center, was top man in the scoring department with 151 points, closely followed by Bob Stitt, who split the cords for 140 markers. Jeep llunsey demon- strated plenty of future scoring ability by garnering 128 points in his first year of varsity play. Shelley Hounsell found the range for 79 points in only fifteen games. Rounding out the scoring, in order, were Brooks, Valliere, C. Klchlurphy, Smith, Pike, Powell, and Ed llcllurphy. Coach Noucas used Bob Stitt, Dick Newell, and Hounsell as acting captains throughout the season until just preceding the final game, when Bob was voted honorary captain for the year. Park llunsey was the team manager and efficient scorer. Graduation will take six players, but good -I-V material should provide a winning club, come another year. The L. H. S. junior Varsity resumed a heavy sched- ule this year, after a four-year lapse during the VVar. Preliminary games were played to all of the varsity contests both at home and away, with the exception of the Berlin games and the second encounter with St. johns at Concord. The Junior aggregate, coached by llr. James Leh, completed their season with a slate listing seven vic- tories and ten defeats. Six of these setbacks were suf- fered by margins of four points or less, including a thrilling double overtime loss at Franklin. The Junior five displayed marked improvement as the season pro- gressed, typical of their brand of play and fighting spirit. Top staring honors were evenly divided, with fresh- men center Peter Lessard winding up with 72 points, just three poinsahcnzd- of Hilo Pike, a sophomore var- sity squad member who saw service in only nine games for Coach Leh's team. P. 1IcGrath, also in his first year of basketball, held down the other forward post and found the range for 64 points. Other leading scorers included guards Ed Hlcllurphy, Charley Hil- dreth, and Roger Lessard with 42, 24, and 19 points, Q0 respectively. Rounding out the squad list were Robert ' Towers, Gerry Gard, Ralph Hudson, Arthur, Klas- toras, David Jackson, James Egan, Harry Hamilton, Kenneth Olson, and Harold 1Vescott. 48 iii -Q 4 SKI TEAM enf . , ,, Once again another successful season can be chalked up . q to our L. H. S. ski team, and much credit must be given to f I its coaches, John Eastman '38 and Francis Blais '39. Both vf f of these men are ski troop vets of VVorld VVar II. Plymouth , jx Y! proved to be an easy victim on January 19 as the Snowriders SQ. .'-- f -9 prepared for their first big test, the State Championships at 2 ge ' ,I N 9 the Area, the following weekend. In this meet the team 'Qgn f- showed plenty of strength in all four departments and finished Q 4 X 5 Z' . . , 1 , V L - - second in a field of six schools. On the weekend of February 5? ...Q in f 1-3 the Red and VVhite travelled to Berlin for the North- 'P'-9 X S eastern Interscholastics and returned with a new plaque for K- , our trophy case and a third place. Fresh from this accomplish- ment, the team turned for new laurels to the first annual New England Championships at Lebanon on February 15-16. Facing the top-flight schoolboy skiers in New England, the Snowriders copped fourth place behind Hanover, Lebanon, and Lyndon Institute of Vermont. The L. H. S. hickory enthusiasts successfully wound up the season by capturing a dual meet with Proctor Academy at the Area. Much of the season's success can be attributed to the consistently great efforts of Captain Jack Bower, Dick Persons, jimmy Darling, and Mal- colm Mooney. Graduation will take with it only Captain Bower, and while his loss will definitely be felt, the rest of the '46 squad - Gordon Mayo, Dana VVatson, Robert Ewens, VVallace Smith, Paul Robin- son, Ernest Munsey, and Ted Blake - should insure the continuation of Laconia's winning ways in '47. Mr. Bernard DeCourcy was the faculty sponsor. TRACK VVhile the baseball season was in full swing, track also had its enthusiastic followers. Ably coached by Mr. Erwin Smith and sparked by the return of a large number of lettermen, the track team anticipated meets with New Hampton, a triangular meet with Concord at Tilton, a quadrangle meet with Rochester, Dover, and Portsmouth, and planned to enter the Clipper Relays at Portsmouth and the American Legion Meet at Opechee Park, as well as the state meet at the Vniversity of New Hampshire, At an early meeting Bob King, state champion low hurdler and versatile track ztar, was re-elected captain. Among the returning veterans of the cinder paths of whom much is expected are Bob Drouin and Dick Isabelle on the dashes, Ed Angers, George Collins, and .- Dick Persons, milersg Bob Sleeper, Albert Parsons, and Park Munsey, state 880-yard medalist, on the long dashes, and Charles McMurphy and Carlton DesRosier, weightmen. VVith their eyes set on the state meet at Durham, the weightmen and pole-vaulters D started indoor workouts long before the snow was off the athletic S Q held. The runners got off to a Hying start as soon as the field was -',.,...-- - 1- --- -g in good condition. A good season was to be expected as only two members of Coach Fred Noseworthy's strong '45 aggregation were lost by graduation. 1 Agp DIAMUND DUINES The Laconia High baseball team was dusting off its equipment as this book went to press, and with Coach John O'Connor again directing a squad which lost only outfielders Herb Hughes and Leon Defosses to graduation last June, beat Franklin twice, and piled up a record of nine victories and four defeats, a good year is ex- pected. The schedule will be the toughest in history, opening probably with Kennett of Conway on May 1 and then clashing with Dover, Spaulding, Nashua, Concord, Franklin, and St. -lohn's in a home and home series, and winding up june 11. Heading the list of holdovers from last year is the Magicians' flashy captain, Franklin Smith. Smitty has been a mainstay around first base and the pitcher's box for two seasons, and his hitting should be of great help. YVith sophomores Roger Lessard and Mi'lo Pike back to share slab assignments, the opposing batters are in for a tough time. At second base Pat McGrath seem: to have the situation pretty well sewed up. McGrath is the Uchatterbo L of the team. Richard Ty Lucier and Jeep Munsey are expected to be battling it out for the shortstop berth. Both players are pretty versatile, and the opening game may find both in the starting lin ap. The hot corner will, without doubt, be covered again by big boy Charlie Dexter, who can really give the apple a ride. In th- outer garden only senior Harvey Dee Ouellette will be sure of his position. Expected to offer a lot of competition for the other outfield positions are lettermen Ed Angers and Bob Leighton and also Bob Brooks. Leighton has a pretty fair curve and may wind up on the mound, while Brooks wouldn't be entirely unfamiliar'at the initial sack. Shelley Hounsell appears to have the inside edge for the behind-the- plate job. George Powell will again score each and everv inning, and Ken Olsen will once more be the team manager. ' 49 WW slsilp 9 , 5 -, A VARSITY FIELD VJVIYEY 'JAI1.iI'i'Y 11.-.I31'?J'I'f3iJ.L SENIOR BASITETBALL SLJYILJII I ILI.1J XIOCKEY G1HLs'sPuRTs 1945-1945 ln late September, when a frisky North wind began to give gentle warnings of the ap- proaching xvinter, 114 energetic girls started their annual race with the VVeather Klan and jack Frost to complete their Held hockey tournament before cold weather and snow would force them inside. For several weeks the girls, coached by lliss Grace Felker, our new physical education supervisor, and llrs. Gladys Frost, diligently practiced hockey skills and techniques. After they had conquered those sticks and had mastered, or at' least tried to master, some of the attack and defense plays, they started a tournament. The first' games were played on October 22 when the seniors tied the sophomores 1-1. On the same day the juniors scored a 4-0 victory over the freshmen. On October 29 the juniors played the sopho- mores, the juniors winning, 1-0. The seniors played the freshmen, with the score 4-0 in favor of the seniors. The last two games were played on November 73 sophomores vs. freshmen, and seniors vs. juniors. The sophomores and seniors won 1-0 and 3-0 respectively. By this tournament the senior team was determined the class champions. Although an active varsity team was abolished a few years ago, there is still an honor varsity including the girls who show the most interest and ability in field hockey. This year's team was as follows: Virginia Reiley, lNIary Tuite, Blanche Drever, Dorothea Gamache, Loretta Laflamme, Phyllis Killam, Claire Nlorin, Fannie Rowe, Audrey Forler, Barbara lklars- land, Gertrude Baron, Betty Darling, and Beverly Davis. The reserves were lkladeline Roux, jean Gifford, Virginia Dockham, June Dow, Beverly Seaverns, and Cecile llarchand. XVinter's arrival found the girls in the gym launching their intramural basketball season under the supervision of llrs. Gladys Frost. One hundred eight girls from the four upper classes reported for practice. In each class a number of captains were chosen, who in turn chose teams for practice games. After a number of these games had been played, tryouts for the class teams were held, and the following teams were chosen: Seniors-Captain Audrey Forler, Betty O'Connor, Dorothea Gamache, Beverly Davis, Loretta Laflamme, Virginia Reiley, llary Lou Spear, Carolyn Kassner, Barbara Corriveau, and Betty Clairmontg Juniors-Captain Fannie Rowe, Barbara llarsland, Nlary Tuite, Gertrude Baron, Anne lVIerrill, Joan Richards, Doris Shorey, Beverly Seaverns, llladeline Roux, and Virginia Dockhamg Sophomores- Captain Betty Darling, Lucille Newell, llary Davis, Ann Jewett, Constance St. Jean, Theresa Bloomfield, Jean Gifford, Blanche Drever, Grace Sansom, and Gloria Simoneaug Freshmen - Captain June Dow, Flora Andrews, Joanne 1Vatson, jane Gamache, Nancy Guay, Beverly Currier, Caroline Dockham, Lucille Cormier, Frances llartel, and Cecile Cormier. An exciting tournament followed the choosing of class teams, and the versatile seniors 50 again became class champions. High scorers in each class were Beverly Davis, senior, Z2 points, Barbara llarsland, junior, 295 Lucille Newell, sophomore, 165 and Flora Andrews, freshman, 23. A new organization and major sport for the third quarter is Dance Club sponsored by Kliss Felker. After several tryouts, about twenty-five girls were chosen by lliss Felker and President Marilyn Fitzgerald, on a basis of interest, good motion, and sense of rhythm. This group started practice after February vacation to prepare for their assembly program in April. Some groups worked on American folk dances, another group combined their efforts with llr. Smith's Spanish classes to perfect some Spanish dances, while still others worked on modern dances. Tumbling Club was another third quarter activity. The girls, under the supervision of Nlrs. Frost, prepared a program for exhibition on April 18. Vvlhen spring came, the girls returned tothe play field to practice the spring sports, soft- ball and one new to Laconia High School, lacrosse. L.H.S. has the distinction of being the first high school in the state to offer lacrosse as a major girls' sport! The skills of the game were taught in gym classes last fall and were continued this spring. Unlike hockey, which is played mostly on the ground, lacrosse is an aerial game, therefore especially suited to our New England pl'ay fields which tend to be rough and uneven. On April 18 there was a physical education demonstration in the gymnasium. Various classes and clubs demonstrated such things ,as marching, tumbling, folk dancing, physical fitness exercises, and lacrosse techniques. An exhibition baketball game was played after which the honor varsity was chosen on the bases of cooperation, teamwork, attendance, sportsmanship, and ability. Each june girls who have participated in one major sport each season, who have had good attendance, proved to be good leaders, and have average scholarship are elected to Leaders' Club whose purpose is, f'To band together the athletic leaders of the school and to inspire them to attain a physical, mental, and social ideal which will assist in making them finer and more wholesome examples of American womanhood. lVe aim to keep the athletic leaders in an or- ganized group, to develop and utilize their energy in beneficial channelsg to train girls to coach, referee, and to take charge of groups in a responsible, dignified manner, to develop poise, self- control, initiative, and responsibility as carry-over values in adult life. One project which the club undertook was the complete planning and administration of Bliss Felker's gym classes for three weeks, while she was incapacitated as a result of an auto- mobile accident during Christmas vacation. Dorothea Gamache, last year's winner of the Hayden Hockey Cup, is president of Leaders' Club. The other officers are vice-president, Fannie Roweg secretary, Donna Klerrillg represen- tative, lX'Iary Tuite, and alternate, Loretta Laflamme. The members of the club are Phyllis Killam, Betty 0'Connor, Virginia Reiley, Beverly Davis, Audrey Forler, Sally Pynn, Barbara llarsland, Gertrude Baron, Beverly Seaverns, Kladeline Roux, lVlinnie Davis, Carolyn Kassner, Constance St. Jean, Jean Gamache, Blanche Drever, Betty Darling, Elizabeth Barrett, Ann jewett, Nluriel Johnson, and Virginia Dockham. Laconia's seven snappy cheerleaders have certainly made a name for themselves and Laconia this year. ln their chic outfits of short red skirts, red vests, and white blouses and with their friendly smiles, they have cheered our boys at home and at out-of-town games. The girls have added many new, energetic gymnastics to their cheers. Three of the more popular cheers are Down By the River, One, Two, Three, Four, and Beat Rle, Daddy. The latter is quite vigorousg three of the girls, Constance St. -lean, Ann -Iewett, and Donna llerrill or Alicia Valliere, lead it with cartwheels and splits - it is really a favorite of all. Kladeline Roux is the head cheer- leader with Claire Cote, Ann jewett, Donna Rlerrill, Jean Gamache, Con- stance St. Jean, and Alicia Valliere assisting her. lkladeline and Claire are juniors, and the five other girls are sophomores. The girls voted Ann to represent them in the Student Council. Klrs. Gladys Frost is their adviser. CHEERLEADERS Jean Gamache, Constance St. Jean, Claire Cote, Madeline Roux, Ann jewett, Alicia Valliere, Donna Merrill. 51 i , 4.9