Lancaster High School - Lancastrian Yearbook (Lancaster, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

Z3 .1 'x Q1 S3 -A' :J :.z li rm E 2 P: 1 The Lancastrian Yearbook of Lancaster High School Commencement Calendar BACCALAUREATE 8:00 p. m., Sunday, June 10 CLASS DAY 3:00 p. m., Friday, June 15 GRADUATION 8:00 p. m., Friday, June 15 CLASS DAY CLASS HISTORY Judith Colby, Carol Hillier CLASS PROPHECY Marilyn Dorr, Ella Getchell CLASS WILL Margaret Samson, Barbara Stewart, Leroy Schmidt GIFTS TO THE CLASS Constance Bodwell, Joanne Roberts, Robert Cloutier CLASS ODE Theresa Dubreuil, Reta Montgomery PRESENTATION OF GIFT TO SCHOOL Werner Schmid ADDRESS TO THE UNDERGRADUATES L. Johnson Paul RESPONSE FOR THE UNDERGRADUATES Bruce Ferguson CLASS MARSHAL Bruce Ferguson GRADUATICN VALEDICTORY-Essay Anne Connary SALUTATORY-Essay Nan Crouch ESSAY Nancy Nevers ESSAY Joseph Gallinelli Lancaster, New Hampshire 1 9 5 1 9... J 3, . -rf W -7x w ,Y 5' :. - mf, . il' 1 . v ,Q T1 4 -, .f if ey?-1 -rg, 1 . .. .fu-W. 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Lancastrian Board First Row: Miss McGraw, M. Samson, D. Rowe, J. Paul, N. Crouch, M. Guilmette, J. Roberts Qecond Row: T. Dubreuil, N. Nay, J. Duquette, N. Lee, B. Ferguson, D. Denison, A. Connary R Cibson F Wentworth, G. Colby, E. Getchell. Absent: J. Colby. Our Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Manager Co-Photographers Athletic Editor iBoysl Circulation Manager Tynists Athletic Editor fGirlsl Alumni Editor Literary Editor Assistant Editor Advisor Jack Paul Diane Rowe Nan Crouch Margaret Guilmette Bruce Ferguson, Da Charles Wentworth Joanne Roberts Roger Gibson Jerry Duquette Judith Colby Margaret Samson Theresa Dubreuil Ann Connary Ella Getchell Nancy Nay Nancy Lee Gayle Colby Miss McGraw vid Denison THE FACULTY CARROLL STOUGHTON Principal Mathematics Worcester Tech. University of New Hampshire University of Michigan Our Principal The Faculty MARY J. HARTWELL GEORGE E. JONES Social Science Industrial Arts Ilnivf-rsity of Maint' Kcene Teachers Collcgrf' Boston University CHARLOTTE TAYLOR MARY E. RINES English Stenography Typewriting University of New Hampshire' Office Practice Bread Loaf Ray Path ELLEN UENISON WILLIAM BELCHER General Science Home Economics Q ' K CICIICC Frammaham Teachers College University of New Hampshire lVIass:1cliusetts Instituto of Univergit of A1 b y a ama 'l'1'f'l1110l02Y Norwich University Boston University GARDNER WENTWORTH ROSALIE MCGRAVV IUSUUNGUUII Music Latin French English llnitcd States Army Music School C0119-9 of New R04-hella at Washington Boston University American Institute of Normal Methods MILLICENT GETCHELL ANTHONY GUARINO Home Economics Physical Education Framingham Teachers Cflllege Plymouth Teachers College Rhode Island State College Springfield College DAVID WADE SALLY L. BUZZELL Seventh Grade English Civics Plymouth Teachers College Mount Ida Junior College Boston University McGill University Geography Summer School RUTH WENTWORTH Vocal Music New England Conservatory of Music American Institute of Normal Methods OTIS G. MA RTIN Algebra Geometry Shop Keene Teachers College FWF, ,. . W5 , c Y LEO LANDROCHE Eighth Grade Plymouth Teachers College GERTRUDE R. McGOFF Bookkeeping Economic Geography Maine School of Commerce Plymouth Teachers College Bay Path REATA KAY BALL Twin Born: Lancaster, N. H., December 17, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Dramatics 1,2,3,4g Thespian 45 Senior Play 4, North Country Music Festival 3, 43 Pop's Concert 3. REITA FAY BALL Twin Born: Lancaster, N. H., December 17, 1933 Activities: Dramatics 1,2,3,4g Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Finance Committee 3, Senior Play Usher 49 Junior Prom Food Committee 3. PATRICIA MARTHA BETTS Patsy Born: Berlin, N. H., November 20, 1932 Activities: Dramatics 1,33 Glee Club 3,43 Y-Teens 2,33 Softball 23 Camera Club 4g Commercial Club 3,45 Senior Play Usher 43 North Country Music Festival 4. CONSTANCE ANNE BODWELL Connie Born: Lancaster, N. H., June 24, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 1,45 Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4g Y-Teens 1, Senior Play, Finance Committee 4. LAURENCE JOHNSON PAUL, President Jack Born: Lancaster, N. H., June 29 1933 Activites: Orchestra 1,2,3,4, All-State 1 2 3 Varsity Base ball 1,2,3,4g All-New England Orchestra 4 Varsity Bas ketball 3,49 Student Council 1,2,3,4g Dramatic Club 2 34 Lancastrian Board 2,3,4g Class President 3 4 L A 49 ers 2,3,4: Senior Play 4: Thespian 4. JOSEPH LOUIS GALLINELLI, Vice President oe Born: Gilman, Vermont, April 21 1933 Activities: Basketball 4, Baseball 2,3 4 Vice President 3 4: Senior Play 45 Finance Committee 3 RETA MONTGOMERY, Secretary Born: Burlington, Vermont, January 28 1933 Activities: Basketball 1,2,3,4g Glee Club 1234 Orches tra 1,2,3,4g I. S. S. 1, Dramatic Club 1 Secretary of Class 3,45 All-State Festival 1,2,3,4g Properties Senior Play 4 49'ers Dance Band 33 North Country Music Festival 34 Junior Prom Committee 3. JUDITH ELLA COLBY, Treasurer Judy Born: Lunenburg, Vermont, July 12 1933 Activities: Glee Club 1,3,4g Orchestra 2 3 Dramatic Club 1,3,4g Lancastrian Board 3,43 Commercial Club 34 Stu dent Council 2,3,4g All-State Orchestra 2 Semol Play 4 Thespian 45 Class Treasurer 2,3,4. gg ASTER H 113 Af .qffan w:. ' GERALD PAUL BRESNAHAN Jerry Born: Gilman, Vermont, June 30, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 45 Basketball 45 Baseball 3,45 Senior Play 4. MILLICENT ANGELINA CAMERON Millie Born: Jefferson, N. H., July 28, 1932 Activities: Glee Club ROBERT EDWARD CLOUTIER Bobby Born: Whitefield, N. H., December 1, 1932 Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Dramatic Club 1,2,3,45 Senior Play 45 Thespian 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 All-State Music Festival 2,3,45 New England Music Festival 45 Sen- ior Play Committee 3,45 Commercial Club 2,3,45 North Country Music Festival 3,45 Music Festival at Boston Gar- den 45 Pops Concert 35 Work in Superintendent of Schools' oflice 45 Drama Night 3,45 Spring Dance Committee 45 I. S. S. 1. ANNE MARIE CONNARY ' Born: West Stewartstown, N. H., October 18, 1933 Activities: All State 1,2,3,45 Orchestra 1,2,3,45 Dramatic Club 1,2,3,5 Bowling Team 1,25 I.S.S. 15 Lancastrian Board 45 Librarian Board 35 North Country Music Festival 1,2,3, 45 Junior English Priqe 35 Softball 1,2,35 Band 1,2,3,4. di SS 0G19 I , 5 .2 ' s ELEANOR NAN CROUCH Crouchie Born: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Can., December 19, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Debating 15 Orchestra 1,2,3, 45 Dramatics 1,2,3,45 Lancastrian Board 3,45 All-State Or- chestra 1,2,3,45 Basketball 1,25 Student Council 15 Junior Prom Committee 35 Junior English Prize fsecondjg North Country Music Festival 3,45 Christmas Dance Chairman 25 Class Treasurer 15 Senior Play 45 Junior Finance Com- mittee 3. GLORIA MAE CURTIS Glo Born: Lancaster, N. H., February 12, 1933 Activities: Dramatics 1,2,35 Glee Club 3,45 Commercial Club 3,45 Y-Teens 1,2,35 Senior Play Usher 45 North Coun- try Music Festival 3,4. PAULINE MARIE CURTIS Paulie Born: Lancaster, N. H., May 25, 1934 Activities: Glee Club 3,45 Commercial Club 3,45 Y-Teens 1,2,35 Dramatics 15 Senior Play Usher 45 North Country Music Festival 3,4. AGNES ELIZABETH DONNELLY Born: Gilman, Vermont, August 11, 1933 Activities: Junior Prom Refreshment Committee 35 Com- mercial Club 3,45 Glee Club 3,45 Christmas Dance Refresh- ment Committee 25 Senior Play Candy Chairman 45 Pops Concert 35 North Country Music Festival 3,45 Sadie Haw- kins Dance Refreshment Committee 4. MARILYN ELIZABETH DORR Tinker Born: Jefferson, N. H., December 3, 1933 Activities: Orchestra 2,3,4, Y-Teens 1,2, Glee Club 4, Commercial Club 3,4, Senior Play 4, All State 2,3,4, Dra- matic Club 1,2,3,4, Thespian 3,43 North Country Music Festival 3,43 Drama Night 2,3,4. RENE ROMEO DUBREUIL Born: Berlin, N. H., September 12, 1931 Activities: Volleyball, football, baseball. THERESA ARLINE DUBREUIL Terry Born: Berlin, N. H., December 20, 1932 Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Y-Teen 1, Class Treasurer 3, Dramatic Club 1,2,3, Commercial Club 3,4, Senior Play Head Usher 4: Lancastrian Board 4. JULIEN LEO FOURNIER Jue Born: St. Johnsbury, Vermont, January 7, 1932 Activities: Glee Club 2. 'gg ASTER H. , ELLA LOUISE GETCHELL Getch 'P Born: New Bedford, Mass., May 30, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4, All- State Music Festival 4, Senior Play 4, Thespian Society 3, 4, Lancastrian 3,45 North Country Music Festival 3,-4, Junior Prom committee 3, Student Council 2,33 Bowling 2, Softball 2, I. S. S. 1,29 Junior English Prize ffirstj 3, Y- Teens 1,23 Debating 1, Basketball 1: Secretary of class 2. ROGER BRYEN GIBSON Red Born: Quechee, Vermont, September 21, 1932 Activities: Vice President class 1,2, Lancastrian Board 4, Student Council 1,2. MARIAN MAUDE GLIDDEN Glid Born: Whitefield, N. H., April 5, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4, Y- Teens 1,2, Commercial Club 3,4, Senior Play 4, North Country Music Festival 3. WILBUR WARNER HARTFORD, JR. Willy Born: Lancaster, N. H., December 13, 1933 Activities: Dramatics 1,2,3,4, Glee Club 2,3,4, Thespian 4, Senior Play 4, Commercial Club 2,33 All State Music Festival 4, North Country Music Festival 3,49 Sadie Haw- kins Food Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Cook- ing Club 4, Pops Concert 3, Drama Night 3, Office Work 4. CAROL MARIAN HILLIER Skipper Born: Lancaster, N. H., April 7, 1933 Activities: Dramatic Club 1, Y-Teens 1, Commercial Club 3,43 Business Manager, Senior Play 4, Glee Club 13 I. S. S. 13 Softball 43 Office Girl 43 Cafeteria 43 Dedication Dance Committee 4. WARDEN BRADLEY HUNT Wardy Born: Bellows Falls, Vermont, June 10, 1933 Activities: Basketball 3,41 Baseball 3,43 Glee Club 3,4Q All State Music Festival 43 Senior Play 43 Class B Tour- ney 43 Dramatics 43 Vice-President class 23 Orchestra 1' Thespian 4. 9 BURTON EUGENE INGERSON Burt Born: Jefferson, N. H., May 29, 1933 ALDEGE JOSEPH LAROCHE Frenchie Born: Berlin, N. H., February 14, 1933 Activities: Dramatics 1,2. CL SS H151 5 ' PAULINE EMMA LEFRANCOIS Pauly Born: Gilman, Vermont, February 17, 1932 Activities: Littleton High 1,2,33 Lancaster 43 Record Staff Typist 3g Glee Club 1,2,3,43 Sadie Hawkins Decorating Committee 2,43 Junior Prom Decorating Committee 33 Twelfth Night Dance Committee 13 Commercial Club 43 Spring' Concert 23 Knitting Club 2,3. DOROTHY ANN MAGOON Dot Born: Lancaster, N. H., June 8, 1933 Activities: Commercial Club 33 Glee Club 4. DORIS EVELYN MANSEAU Dot Born: Lancaster, N. H,, September 8, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 3,43 Y-Teens 1,2,33 Commercial Club 2,33 Wardrobe Senior Play 43 Class Historian 4. BARBARA MAY MCGOLDRICK Barb Born: Lancaster, N. H., June 13, 1933 Activities: Dramatics 13 Glee Club 1,2Q Commercial Club 3,43 Junior Prom Committee 33 Senior Play Usher 43 Sadie Hawkins Decorating Committee 43 Office Work 4. I RICHARD HOWARD MERROW Sach' Born: Lancaster, N. H., August 8, 1933 Activities: Hockey SARAH EILEEN MONAHAN Sally' Born: Guildhall, Vt., Feb. 21, 1933 Activities: Commercial Club 3: Junior Prom Committee 3 ALBERT JAMES MORIN Bert' Born: Lancaster, N. H., September 15, 1933 PAUL HENRY MORIN Henry Pierre' Born: Lancaster, N. H., May 30, 1933 Activities: Football, Hockey. 3 NANCY GAIL NEVERS Nanny ' Born: Lancaster, N. H., April 8, 1933 Activities: Glee Club 3,45 Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4g Y-Teens ommercial Club 3 4 Junior En lish Prize 1,2,3,4: C , 9 g : Softball 43 Reporter Commercial Club 43 North Country Music Festival 3,4. DONALD EARL NOYES Born: Berlin, N. H., October 16, 1933 QUENTIN PEAVEY Born: Lancaster, N. H., February 1, 1933 MARY ELEANOR PHILLIPS Born: Lancaster, N. H., February 4, 1933 Activities: Glee Club. ffirstb IKDOHH uquintn i JOANNE CAROL ROBERTS Jo Born: Lancaster, N. H., February 26, 1933 Activities: Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4g Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Thes- pian 3,4g Girls' Basketball 13 Orchestra 1,2,3,4g Cheerlead- ers 3, Head Cheerleader 4g Senior Play 43 Senior Play Committee 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Student Council lg Y-Teens 23 All-State 4. MARGARET JENNIE SAMSON Tibby Born: Jefferson, N. H., July 17, 1933 Activities: Y-Teens 1,2,3g Vice-President Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4g Glee Club 45 Lancastrian Board 45 Senior Play 4g Cheerleading 43 Commercial Club 3,4, Vice-President, Talent Show 2,35 Around L. A. 4, National Thespian So- ciety 4g Cafeteria 1,2,3,4g County Music Festival 45 Junior Prom Committee 3, Oflice work 4, Softball 2,4. WERNER SCHMID Born: Newark, N. J., June 21, 1930 LEROY JAY SCHMIDT JR. Smitty Born: Lunenburg, Vermont, February 27, 1933 Activities: Jayvee Baseball 2, Baseball 3,4g Football 45 Property Manager, Senior Play 4. .5 ' s BARBARA MAY STEWART Stupe Born: Lancaster, N. H., January 11, 1933 Activities: Class Treasurer 13 Y-Teens 1,2,3g Junior Prom Committee 3, Student Council 2g Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Senior Play Committee 3,43 Commercial Club 3,45 Volley Ball 49 Girls' Guidance Group 4g Camera Club 3,4. JOHN CARROLL STOUGHTON Johnnie Born: Lancaster, N. H., October 20, 1933 Activities: Basketball 2,3,4g Baseball 2,3,4g Orchestra 1, 2,3,4g Class President 1,2g Student Council 1,2,3,4. MADELINE MARY VIOLA Maddy , Peanut Born: Claremont, N. H., March 12, 1932 Activities: Glee Club 2,3,4g Usher, Senior Play, 4: Senior Play Candy Committee 4. STANLEY AUSTIN WAY Stan Born: Lancaster, N. H., Feb. 20, 1932 Activities: Baseball 15 Hockey 25 Hi-Y 1, 2. DONALD EDWARD WHITEHEAD Don Born: Concord, Vermont, June 28, 1933 DELWIN REGINOLD WOOD Mickey Born: Gilman, Vermont, March 20, 1932 Activities: Stage Manager Senior Play 4. Annual Awards for 1950 At graduation time every year, Lancaster Academy takes great pleasure in presenting honor awards to those students who have worked hard to show that they merit such praise. The first award, the Colonel Town Vale- dictory Prize, is given to the three seniors who have averaged the three highest scholas- tic grades during their four high school years. Last year Mary Horne won the first prize of S403 Carol Hood, the second prize of 330, and JoAnne Stone, the third prize of 3520. David Polhemus won the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award for holding the highest average in scientific subjects in the senior class. As chosen by the student body, Mary Horne and Joseph Magoni received the Ma- goon Awards. These are certificates given each year by Ellen Magoon Waterman, Mayo M. Magoon, and the late Ethel G. Magoon in memory of Garvin R. and Ella Mayo Magoon, to the senior boy and girl who are outstanding in leadership and service. The Kent trophy, which is a cup given to the school by Patricia Kent Kibbee and the late Maybelle Smith Kent in memory of Har- old Weeks Kent, was won by Eugene Pelkey, whose name is engraved on this cup for his outstanding athletic prowess and leadership. The Arian award, given last year for the first time, is financed by Mr. and Mrs. Gard- ner Wentworth. This is given to one senior member of the Glee Club and one senior member of the orchestra for outstanding service to his organization. Patricia Mer- row and Lee Eastman were selected by their respective organizations to be recipients of this award. In addition to the senior prizes is the Colonel Town Junior English Prize which is awarded every year to the three iuniors who have distinguished themselves in the English course. Last year, Ella Getchell and Nancy Nevers tied for first prize. each receiving 335, and Nan Crouch and Ann Connary tied for second prize, each receiving 310. Nancy Nevers '51 .Looking Back In September, 1947, we entered Lancaster High School with many other freshmen from Dalton, Jefferson, Lunenburg, and Gilman, Vt. From our class of sixty pupils those elect- ed to class positions were: president, John Stoughton, vice-president, Warden Hunt, secretary, Nan Crouch, treasurer, Barbara Stewart. Warden Hunt moved away and Roger Gibson was elected to take his place as vice-president. The long awaited Freshman Initiation was our real debut in high school. We had to wear signs all days and obey the seniors' every command. As activities during our freshman year we presented a fashion show, made up entirely of male models. In November we gave a Thanksgiving social which was a big success. Several class members participated in dancing lessons, ski lessons, basketball, Glee Club, dramatics, orchestra, and debating. Our sophomore year began by the election of officers. John Stoughton again became our worthy president with Roger Gibson, vice-president, Ella Getchell, Secretaryg and Judith Colby, treasurer. Student council members were Barbara Stewart and Jack Paul. We had a few changes in membership dur- ing the year. Several girls had appendicitis operations and sunshine baskets were sent to all of them. Our Christmas Dance was held on Decem- ber 22, at the Community House. The music was by H. Guy Dunbar and his band. Much credit was given Nan Crouch, chairman of the dance. We started our junior year with fifty-eight members. Class officers for that year were president, Jack Paulg vice-president, Joseph Gallinellig secretary, Patricia Colbyg treas- urer, Judith Colby, student council members, Ella Getchell and John Stoughton. After an automobile accident, Patricia Colby did not return to school, and Reta Montgomery was elected to take her place as secretary. Our first money-making proposition was a spaghetti supper. This was made possible through the kindness of Mrs. Gallinelli of Gilman, Vt. who made the spaghetti. The supper was held in Lunenburg, Vt., and greatly helped our financial resources. After that came the magazine contest between the junoirs and seniors. The seniors won, but not by very much. We also had a stationery sale to raise money. Our assembly project for this year was a one-act play entitled, Miss Lonelyheart, and was co-directed by Ella Getchell and J o- anne Roberts. Later a movie entitled Hud- son's Bay was sponsored by the class at the theater. Those attending the All-State Festival at Manchester, N. H. from the junior class were Nan Crouch, Anne Connary, Judith Colby, Marilyn Dorr, Reta Montgomery, and Jack Paul for orchestra, and Robert Cloutier for chorus. We were also well represented at the North Country Sectional Festival which was held at Berlin. Many members again participated in bas- ketball, Glee Club, orchestra, Dramatic Club, and various other activities. Our Junior Prom was held on May 19, at the Community House. Music was by Char- lie Hoar. The grand march was directed by Mr. Weisen who did a superb job. At last we were seniors! At our first class meeting we elected as oflicers for the year, president, Jack Pauly vice-president, Joseph Gallinellig secretary, Reta Montgomeryg treasurer, Judith Colby, student council members, Judith Colby and John Stoughton. Instead of having Freshmen Initiation we had a Field Day in which the entire high school participated. Again this year the seniors sold magazines in competition with the juniors. On October 13, we held a Sadie Hawkins dance with music by the L. A. 49'ers. Our Senior Play was presented November 3 to a capacity crowd at the Opera House. On April 6, the Seniors sponsored a Spring Dance at the new Elementary Auditorium. Music was by the Ambassador Sextet. A food sale was held at Merrow's store on February 17. We also sold candy at a basket- ball game to increase our financial status. We are now making plans for our Senior Hop, graduation and class trip. RETA MONTGOMERY, Secretary. Row 1: P. Betts, M. Glidden, S. Monahan, C. Hillier, R. Montgomery, L. Paul, Miss Rines, J. Gallinelli, F. Ball, K. Ball, M. Viola, E. Phillips, D. Magoon. Row 2: N. Nevers, M. Dorr, J. Roberts, E. Getchell, P. Curtis, M. Cameron, B. Stewart, D. Manseau, M. Samson, B. Ingerson, A. Donnelly, N. Crouch, B. Mc- Goldrick, P. LeFrancois, T. Dubreuil, G. Curtis, L. Schmidt, P. Morin. Row 3: A. Connary, D. Wood, R. Gibson, J. Stoughton, S. Way, A. LaRoche, J. Fournier, A. Morin, W. Hartford, R. Dubreuil, Q. Peavy, W. Hunt, C. Bodwell, J. Bresnahan, R. Merrow. Absent: Judy Colby, R. Cloutier, W. Schmid, D. Noyes, D. Whitehead. Senior Class We climbed the stairs for our last year in September, 1950. Quite a few of our class- mates had left, but We still had a class of fifty. At our first class meeting we re-elected most of the ofiicers from our junior year Who were: president, Jack Paul, vice-president, Joe Gallinellig secretary, Reta Montgomery: treasurer, Judith Colby, student council members, Judith Colby and John Stoughton. We decided on a Field Day to take the place of Freshman Initiation. The entire high school took part. It was held at the Community Field. After this we were in competition with the juniors in selling magazines. They beat us, but one of our classmates, Ella Getchell, received a Parker '51 pen and pencil set for selling the most magazine subscriptions. On October 13 we held a Sadie Hawkins dance at the Community House. Everyone came in his old clothes and the dance was a success. Music was furnished by the L. A. 49'ers. Our Senior Play, Mother Is A Fresh- man, was presented on November 3 at the Opera House before a capacity crowd. Much credit was due the director, Mrs. McGoff, for the success of the play. A food sale was held on February 17 at Merrow's Store. We also sold candy at a basketball game to raise money for the class. Many members of the class participated in Glee Club, orchestra, basketball, baseball, Lancastrian Board, and various other activ- ities. Many attended the All-State Festival in Portsmouth and we were well represent- ed by members in the North Country Sec- tional Festival here in Lancaster. On April 6 the seniors sponsored a Spring Dance at the new Elementary Auditorium. Music was furnished by the Ambassador Sextet. We are now making plans for the final functions of our school years-Senior Hop, graduation, and class trip. RETA MONTGOMERY, Secretary x Row I: Miss Taylor, R. Ingerson, G. Beaton, J. Reny, M. Lamotte, M. Polhemus, J. Perry, B. Ferguson, D. Denison, M. Gonyer, M. McLain, A. Bernard, B. Paquet, N. Colby, Mrs. McGoif. Row II: F. Gould N. McLaughlin, W. Paschal, E. Smith, M. Howser, M. Mclntire, C. Sheridan, G. Lang, A. Eastman, N Nay, R. Lamotte, B. Greenough, J. Murphy, A. White, L. Smith, A. Frizzell, D. Rowe, S. Gormley, J. Kenison, S. Foss, J. Lynch. Row III: E. Driscoll, F. Morin, B. Grifiin, C. Wentworth, K. Day, W. Col- by, J. Maillett, D. Gray, R. Doolan, W. Paquet, W. Hickey, W. Nevers, D. Sherman, D. Beaton, H. Schmidt, J. Horne, P. Guilmette, D. White, D. Wesson, K. Wheeler, R. Hill. ! Junior Class As we started our Junior year we had Miss Taylor, Mrs. McGoff, and Mr. Belcher for class advisors, but soon the Juniors in Mr. Belcher's room were transferred to one of the other two. We had our first class meeting early in the year and elected the following officers: President, Bruce Ferguson, Vice President, James Perry, Secretary, David Denison: Treasurer, Mary Polhemus, Student Council, Ann White, Dianne Rowe, and Barbara Greenough. Our first money making project was the selling of magazine subscriptions which we shared with the Seniors. This added a lot to our treasury. Just before Christmas we held a station- ery drive which was a big success. We also sold fudge at the home basketball games. On February 16 we held a talent show and social at the Community House with the Freshmen, with music by the L. A. 49'ers. This was enjoyed by all those attending. Our biggest social event of the year was our Junior Prom held at the Community House on May 11 with music by The Am- bassadors. This affair was most successful. Sunshine baskets were sent to some of our classmates who were in the hospital. Many classmates took part in the follow- ing activities: Glee Club, Orchestra, Camera Club, Y-Teens, Basketball, Baseball, winter sports, Dramatic Club, and Lancastrian Board. We all appreciate the help given us by our advisors and are deeply grateful to them. We are all looking forward to our next and last year at L. A. and are sure it will be a big success. David Denison '52 Row I :Miss McGraw, A. Donovan, E. Gallinelli, M. Bernard, L. Stoughton, B. Cairns, B. Bresnahan, M. Talbot, A. Nulton, P. Whittum, D. Hodgdon, F. Holloway, Mr. Belcher. Row II: R. Bernard, E. Parks, N. Ingerson, J. Kenison, C. Merrow, J. Trainor, D. Young, S. Colby, R. Murphy, R. Clark, F. Cor- rigan, C. Wilford, G. Colby, M. Carr, C. Lane, C. Whitcomb. Row III: J. Duquette, H. Ball, D. Baker, J. Baker, M. Baker, J. Styles, J. Roberts, N. Lee, N. Vashaw, M. Baker, W. Noyes, P. Hood, J. Schoff, L. Mclntire. Sophomore Class Filled with enthusiasm and anxious to see our old friends, we returned to school last fall on September sixth. We were very proud to see our school so beautifully painted. At our first meeting we elected class ofii- cers who were as follows: President, Wil- liam Bresnahang Vice President, Bruce Cairns, Secretary, Madeleine Talbot: Treas- urer, Lucy Stoughtong Student Council Mem- bers: Elaine Gallinelli and Frederick Cor- rigan. A few weeks after the opening of school, we welcomed Warren Noyes from Barton, Vermont. October eighth was our first big night when we had our Spaghetti Supper at Lunen- burg Town Hall. We extend our deepest appreciation, first of all, to Mrs. Gallinelli for making the delicious spaghetti, and also to Miss McGraw, Mr. Wade, Mr. Guarino, Mrs. Stoughton, and Mrs. Lane for their fine assistance. Members of our class furnished entertainment during the supper. Our solo- ists were Merlyn and Mervyn Baker, Carrie Lane, Gayle Colby, Madeleine Talbot, and Elaine Gallinelli. Gayle Colby and Reta Montgomery, a member of the senior class, also played piano solos. A highlight of the evening-a wholehearted spirit of class co- operation-helped to make the affair a suc- cess socially as well as financially. December twenty-second was our second big event as we had our Christmas Dance at the CommunityHouse. The hall was beau- tifully decorated by members of our class. Music was furnished by Bob Wilson's Or- chestra and their vocalist. Coke was sold at many basketball games during the season and this added money to our treasury. When John Roberts broke his arm play- ing baseball we sent him a year's subscrip- tion to a sport's magazine. Members of our class have taken part in various school activities such as: Glee Club, Orchestra, Dramatic Club, baseball, basket- ball, and Y-Teens. All have been successful in their chosen activity. Madeleine Talbot '53 On September 9 the Freshman Class of Row I: P. Trainor, W. Pilotte, D. Aldrich, C. Pond, F. Young, W. Collins, R. Betts, P. Beaton, D. Chase A. Carr, R. Baldwin, P. Schurman, D. Rowe. Row II: Mr. Martin, J. Wheeler, J. Gould, B. Hood, N Hillier, K. Crawford, S. Samson, I. Ferguson, B. Downing, O. Tibbets, M. Kiniry, Y. LaCroix, A. Gunl Beecher, D. Reed, R. Woods, J. Alden, S. Cross, T. Hicks, W. Baker, R. Powers, S. Treffery, K. Barrett, ther, C. Ramsdell, Miss Buzzell. Row III: M. Lewis, H. Donnelly, C. Brunette, M. Lund, B. Dorr, P M. Alexander, B. Woods, G. Flynn, J. Merrow, A. White. Row IV: J. White, R. Johnson, W. Randle N. Rideout, J. McKee, C. Stewart, E. Eastman, R. Stone, C. Kipp, B. Wentworth, A. Nevers, P. Lamotte J. Pond, R. Andrews, S. Evans, W. Doolan, E. Sheridan, D. Donovan, L. Ingerson. Row V: J. Hunt, B Roy, L. Connary, A. Forbes, F. King, T. Clukay, V. Bronson, C. Rowe, P. Guilmette, R. Parker, D. White, W. Curtis, R. Stanard. Freshman Class eighty members held its first meeting in the school library. The following officers were elected: President, Ian Ferguson, Vice Pres- ident, Samuel Samsong Secretary, Beatrice Downing, Treasurer, Karen Crawford, Stu- dent Council Members: Dean Aldrich, Al- fred Nevers. At the end of September the seniors held a Field Day for everyone, but especially for the freshmen. There were many stunts and a good time was enjoyed by all, although at first we were very nervous. In December we held a food sale in Frank Smith's Store. The members who lived out of town all brought either food or contribut- ed money, so that we earned around S30.00. On February 16, the freshmen and juniors had a Valentine and Talent Show at the Community House. We shared the profits and expenses and everyone had a good time. During the time Martha Kiniry was in the hospital for appendicitis, the class officers selected a sunshine basket for her. We re- ceived a very nice thank you note from her. We have had one new member, William Randle, and we regret to say that three members have left us. These are: Teresa Bilodeau, Wallace Brown, and Rodney John- son. The four freshmen delegates to learn First Aid are: Jean Gould, Ian Ferguson, Bernard Roy, Betty Hood, and Janice Merrow. There are a number of our class represent- ing the Activities. Many out-of-town mem- bers found the Activity Period a good time to enter different activities. We are very proud to be members of L. A. and are look- ing forward to the next three years. Beatrice Downing '54 Ei hth Grade Row I: G. Fuller, R. Wheeler, D. Kimball, E. Hardy, W. Nulton, F. Morin, C. Gonyer. Row II: Mr. Landroche, C. Trainor, L. G. Nourse, N. Gormley, D. Boyle, D. Lee, D. Webster, J. Currie, P. Sherman, B. Wright, Mrs. Denison. Row III: M. Frazer, J. Samson, B. Young, D. Batchelder, N. Doolan, S. 0'Neil, C. Maxwell, B. Vashaw, A. Drew, E. Young, B. Rideout, A. Drew, K. Frizzell, M. J. Hicks. Row IV: S. Corrigan, N. Gallagher, J. Hickey, L. LaCroix, B. Murphy, A. Rogers, G. Smith, D. Corliss, W. Bucklin, D. Cornelius, M. L. Bradley. Seventh Grade Row I: S. Rideout, J. Whitcomb, H. LaCroix, R. Hammond, L. Donovan, B. Cross, F. Fleury. Row II: Mr. Wade, V. Collins, A. Merrow, C. Nelson, C. Gonyer, P. Buteau, C. Fitch, M. L. Guilmette, C. Emery, J. Ogle, Mrs. Denison. Row III: P. Flynn, S. Comstock, W. McLaren, C. Bennett, T. Duquette, J. Thibodeau, S. Riff, R. Gainer, P. Collins, J. Hunter, F. Gray, P. Smith. Row IV: C. Crouch, V. Gould, D. Lee, L. Moody, J. Bennett, R. Tuttle, A. Libby, J. Powell, A. Wilkinson, B. A. Collins. Absent from picture: D. Sherman, R. Sheperd, H. Sheperd, M. Alexander. I Row I: B. Greenough, J. Stoughton, B. Ferguson, J. Paul, A. White, D. Rowe. Row II: Mr. Stoughton, M. Hicks, D. Aldrich, P. Sherman, E. Gallinelli, C Emery. Row III: I. Ferguson, B. Bresnahan, A. Nevers, F. Corrigan. lAbsent: J. Colbyj.-Picture sponsored by B. H. Blodgett, M. D. Student Council The Student Council is a representative body of students totaling sixteen. At the beginning of school last fall a representative was chosen from each home room by the students. We represent the four high school classes and seventh and eighth grades. Un- der the new school plan, the seventh, eighth, and ninth or freshmen are considered as jun- ior high and the sophomore, junior and sen- ior classes are considered as senior high. The Student Council ofiicers were elected as follows: President, Jack Paul: Vice Pres- ident, Bruce Ferguson, and Secretary, Judith Colby. Last fall the council held election of cheer- leaders, and after the basketball team Won the Class B Championship of New Hamp- shire the council supervised the canvassing of the town for donations to send the boys to see a professional game. The canvassing was done with good results and the team saw the Harlem Globe Trotters and a pro- fessional team in an exhibition game at Bos- ton Garden. Through the year we have solved problems arising from the new schedule and the new school. One was the problem of the elemen- tary pupils crossing at the intersection by the post oilice. A student patrol was organ- ized with a rotating system. We also took charge of the fire drills. On behalf of the Student Council we wish to thank Mr. Stoughton for the cooperation and time he has given us throughout the year. Judith Colby '51 National Thespian Society Row I: N. Crouch, E. Getchell, J. Colby, M. Dorr, J. Roberts, K. Ball, M. Samson. Row 2: J. Reny, A. White, F. Morin, B. Griffin, J. Paul, C. Bodwell, N. Nay. Row III: B. Ferguson, W. Hartford, R. Clou- tier, W. Hunt, J. Baker.-Picture sponsored by P. .l. Noyes Co. THE SENIOR PLAY On November 3, 1950, a gay comedy, Mother is a Freshman was presented by the class of 1951 under the able direction of Mrs. Gertrude R. McGoff. Dramatized by Perry Clark, the play is based upon the story of the same title written by Raphael David Blau. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Abigail Abbott ..... Joanne Roberts Susan ................... Marilyn Dorr Mrs. Miller . . . . . Constance Bodwell Sylvia ....... ...... E lla Getchell Bunny ..... ........... K ay Ball Helen .... . . . Margaret Samson Carrie . . . ....... Nan Crouch Clara .... .... J udith Colby Marge . . . . . . Marian Glidden Bobo . . . . . . L. Johnson Paul Jack ..... . . .... Wilbur Hartford Howie ......... . . . Gerald Bresnahan Bill .,............ . . . Joseph Galllinelli Dean Gillingham ....... Robert Cloutier Professor Michaels ....... Warden Hunt Trouble started when Susan's widowed mother, Abby, entered college as a freshman at the same college where Susan was a soph- omore. Abby, who entered on the Abigail Fortitude Scholarship as the only way to af- ford keeping Susan at college, met with many unforeseen difliculties and was con- tinually harrassed by the Dean, who intend- ed to dismiss her at the least possible excuse. Abby found zoology a difficult subject, as well as the others, and when the young Zoology professor fell in love with her and began to spend more time with her, she found herself suddenly confronted by jeal- ousy on the part of Susan. Finally, after many uproarious situations the play ended with the suspicious Dean sat- isfied, Susan happy with her Senior boy- friend, Bobo, and the impression that Abby would soon be Mrs. Michaels. The orchestra, directed by Gardner Went- worth, played several selections. Between acts, Reta Montgomery played piano solos, and Marion Glidden and Margaret Samson entertained with tap dancing. Aww Cmmnry '51 Class Song Tum of : Words by g . . ll as On L A 0 Anna. Bergeron 8ti.cknoy'46 IT 'El VP '..aTT1l.J J VU! ASGRIAT L. A. MMDB'-E3 Oli, AKD UI PNUD--LY SIIJUTHDI DIG, Gm A suou-r, sm: A A catch, mn sczmz. wa new QLJ-AIIAAPJ I 'IJ mm, Ascent L. A, MICH.-.-IS Am. Awww LMS AND WI VTOASI- -----.- SIM Ill PHASE Fmt OOAST 'N const, 501901-10? BUST,-FUEL ga-U-V5-bv-1t1n.Jx-114 DASTHIR. AS 'Dil BEST,---AS THE SGEDOL HULL AL---IMI! EAST. CHORUS sm .-at, 'no x.. A. snourum inns ou mm, if fy e4f.wi,+i5 '-bfw, on M. W , f'lG'I -'l ' L. A. noun or an manonn, was sumcuwn 4 b fE,-+.fff:'E -.4 Class B Champions - 1951 Crowds thronged the streets that memor- able February 25 as the fans gathered to welcome home from Durham the 1951 Class B Basketball Champions. Although Lancas- ter has been invited to enter the tournament many times during the years, these boys were the first to bring home the Champion- ship. Welcome Champs signs were dis- played everywhere as our first State Champs were proudly paraded through the town midst the shouted congratulations of the fans. Having ousted Hanover in the quarter- finals at 43-27, the team went on to defeat Somersworth 39-24 in the semi-finals, only to face Groveton, their own North Country rival, in the finals. The thrilling game, end- ing with a score of 42-41, was well supported by enthusiastic fans both at Durham and in the crowded Community Hall where a special broadcast was presented. John Stoughton, right guard, was top scorer of the tournament, collecting 47 points for the Champs. Chosen as All-State guard and recognized as a great player on the team, John will certainly be missed next year. Bill Hickey's height and action stood him in good stead, as during the game he racked up 42 points and was chosen All-State center. Ralph Doolan's playmaking, and Doug Beaton's, John Roberts', Jack Paul's defense kept our gopponents under control as we aimed for a higher score and victory. As subs, Warden Hunt, Jerry Bresnahan, Joe Gallinelli, and Jim Perry took important parts in two of the three games and really fit in when and where it was necessary. In his first year of coaching, Mr. Land- roche did remarkably well in the training of these boys and their conditioning certainly paid off during their three man-to-man de- fensive games on the University Courts. These boys formed a great team and pre- sent a challenge to future L. A. basketball players to again present Lancaster High School with the Championship plaque. Nan Crouch '51 All Tournament Team Members of the Class B All-Tournament team, selected after the finals of the New Hampshire Class B Interscholastic Basketball Tournament at University of New Hampshire are shown in the above photo. Left to right: Thomas Forsythe, Milford: Bob Michel, Somersworthg Tony Doherty, Groveton, Paul Bushey, Groveton, utility, John Stoughton and William Hickey, Lancasterg and Bill Stearns of UNH, represent- ing press and radio. Row l: J. Roberts, R. Doolan, W. Hickey with N. H. I. A. A. Class B Basketball Championship Plaque, .I. Perry, W. Hunt. Row II: Coach Leo Landroche, D. Beaton, J. Gallinelli, Captain J. Stoughton, .l. Paul, G. Bresnahan, Manager D. Wesson.-Picture sponsored by Ross Stanard. Varsity Basketball YES! WE WERE CHAMPS The boys were called out for basketball about the first of October. The tirst practice we had thirty-five boys ready and willing to play ball. Due to the number of boys it was necessary to cut the squad to around twenty- one boys. We practiced long and hard be- fore our regular season startedg afternoons, night-time and even Saturday mornings. During the season our record was seven- teen wins and two defeats-both of these coming at the hands of Groveton, whom we later defeated for the State Championship. The boys deserve all the credit in the world, because of the amount of time that TOURNAMENT FEVER Up goes Lancaster-it's a swish! Up goes Groveton-it's a miss! Groveton's beaten Lancaster all along But now it's the tournament and a different song. they gave to basketball. They were a great group of boys to work with and I enjoy the memory that I had the chance to coach them. We were all happy when the All Tourna- ment team was announced, and we had two boys representing Lancaster-John Stoughton and William Hickey. These boys did not try to make All Tournament, but rather were out to win a ball game for the team and with that type of boy and the team- play they displayed, it would have been hard for any team to defeat us. The boys have won and lost but at all times have remained good sports and this alone is a mark of great champions. By Coach L00 A. Lm1dror'l11'. When the L. A. cheerleaders yell, Beat! beat! beat! Groveton High goes down to defeat. Hollering and singing is all we can hear- From the L. A. Locomotive to The Gangs All Here . Ross Sfrumrrl '54 Row I: A. White, B. Dorr, C. Wilford, N. Lee, P. Guilmette, R. Montgomery, M. Howser. Row II: Mr. Jones, M. Lewis, L. Stoughton, M. Hicks, N. Gormley, N. Nay, Manager. Row III: S. Cross S. Evans, B. Greenough, J. White. -Picture sponsored by William M. Bronson, M. D. Girls ' Basketball The Lancaster High School girls had a successful season this year by ending up second in the White Mountain League. Mr. Jones did a creditable job starting with only Reta Montgomery for a veteran player. The team was made up of: Seniors, Reta Montgomery, Juniors, Ann White, Peggy Guilmette, Margaret Howser, Barbara Greenough, and Manager Nancy Nay, Sophomores, Claire Wilford, Nancy Lee, Lucy Stoughton, Freshmen, Beverly Dorr, Meredith Lewis, Shelby Cross, Sylvia Evans, Jane White: Eighth Grade, Mary Jane Hicks, Nancy Gormley. With so many young players L. A.'s team will be the one to watch in coming years. The team won twelve games, lost four, and tied one. Games follow: Our first game with with the Alumnae who set us back 22-17. First game jitters were evident, and with former player, Jo- anne Stone, against the L. A. sextet, we just couldn't stop her scoring power. Placed at a disadvantage on the small Stratford court we suffered our second loss at the hands of the 1950 White Mountain League Champions. Peggy Guilmette tried hard but her scoring couldn't keep up with that of the Stratford forwards, and the game ended Stratford 50, L. A. 31. We Won our next three games from White- field, Littleton, and Gorham with Peggy Guilmette again accounting for most of the points. L. A.,at Groveton was one of the best games of the year. It was a close tally in the first quarter, as when the buzzer sounded, Groveton led 7-6. Then at half time they had pulled farther away to lead 15-8. Fight- ing hard in the third, we came up to 21 with Groveton at 24. In the last quarter Reta and Ann were fouled out, but while in there contributed so much that we pulled away from Groveton to win 34 to 29. Nancy Lee came out on top with 23 big points. Next we defeated Notre Dame 20 to 15, and Whitefield 32 to 21. On our home court Colebrook didn't stand a chance, and Nancy Lee rolled up 27 big points to give us our seventh win of the season. Guilmette, Stoughton, Dorr, How- ser, Lewis, and Wilford scored, also giving our forwards good shooting practice if noth- ing else. As the buzzer sounded, we were on top 48-20. The Stratford game at Lancaster was the GIRLS' BASKETBALL lcontinuedl heartbreaker of the season. We needed to win this game to stay in the running for the championship, but while Lancaster fans were sorry to see their team lose this fast contest. they were proud of the game their girls played. This was our second loss in league competition. Peggy and Nancy tried hard to even up the scoring, but Stratford remained strong to the end and emerged victorious by seven points, with the score 31-24. Trailing 23 to 26 at the end of the third period we outscored Berlin High Girls 7 to 4 in the final period to give us our first and only tie game of the year. Nancy Lee led with 14 points. Then, we added two more to our string of victories by defeating Notre Dame and Ber- lin High 28-15 and 35-22. At Littleton and at Gorham, Peggy play- ed excellent games adding these two to the Players ' Autographs list of conquests. Peggy had a remarkable long shot during season play which account- ed for our victory over Gorham. Knowing that we were out of the running for the championship and the close of the season almost at hand, we fell prey to Grove- ton on our home court by losing to them 40-32. Our last game of the season was played on Colebrook's floor, and we again rolled up the score against them and came out victorious at 33-19. Peggy Guilmette was high scorer for the year with 217 points, while Nancy Lee ac- counted for 164. Mr. Jones has the makings of another championship basketball team and Lancaster can be sure that next year he and his girls will put up a gallant fight to regain the championship title lost in 1950 and '51. Ella- Getchell '51 Row I: P. Guilmette, C. Wentworth, D. Sherman, D. Denison, F. Morin, J. Gallinelli, J. Kenison. Row ll: Mr. Landroche, R. Stanard, D. Lee, V. Bronson, A. Nevers, D. Wesson, Manager.-Picture sponsored by zu friend. .la y- Vees This year for the first time the Jay-Vees and the high school teams were under the same coach. Mr. Landroche brought the Jay-Vees through an undefeated season, and although our schedule was not as large as other years, it was just as tough. Veterans from last year's suuad are as follows: Dean Sherman. Joe Gallinelli, Dave Denison, Don Young, John Kenison, Pete Guilmette, Tad Stanard, and Chub Morin. New members to the squad were: Charles Wentworth, Alfred Nevers, Dana Lee, and Vernon Bronson. James Keough started the season with us, but during the season he moved to Littleton. Dean Sherman, Dave Denison, Joe Gallin- elli, John Kenison, Dana Lee, Charles Went- worth, and Chub Morin all had chances of starting games. Our first game was a practice game with Ashland. We won the game by a score of 24-21. All the players had a chance to play. The scoring was evenly divided. Bill Bres- nahan, who was also a veteran from last year's team was brought down from the first ten to play against them. Our first scheduled game was with Con- cord, Vt. at Concord. We won 34-28. Again all the boys had a chance to play. Charles Wentworth started his first game and play- ed good defensive ball. When we played our return game with Concord, we won. Dana Lee, an eighth grader, started his first game and showed a lot of promise. When we met Notre Dame, we won 45-19. This was our fourth victory. This game was not in doubt after the first period, because we took an early lead and held it throughout the game. Our next game with the Kennett Jay-Vees resulted in one of our best games of the year. We won it 31-30, in an overtime period. With Jerry Bresnahan sparking us in the last quarter, we came from behind to tie it up and win it in the overtime on a foul shot by Dean Sherman. This was our fifth vic- tory. When we played Notre Dame in our return game with them, we won 42-31. This was our sixth straight victory. With the return game with the Kennett Jay-Vees, the only one left on our schedule, We naturally were hoping for an undefeated season. We won it by taking an early lead in the first half and playing them on even terms in the last half. The score was 38-32. Chub M orin '52 l l Row I: M. Samson, S. Gormley, J. Roberts, G. Colby, A. Nulton.-Picture sponsored by R. E. Webb, M. D. Cheerleaders C Before basketball season had officially started, the Student Council chose five girls from anumber of tryouts. They were Jo- anne Robberts as head cheerleader, Margaret Samson, Sally Gormley, Arlene Nulton, and Gayle Colby. At our first meeting We decided to have new uniforms. Thanks. to the able help of our director, Mr. Guarino, and Mrs. Charles Kipp, who made our uniforms, We got them and wore them at our first rally in a parade through Main Street. Our practices were held at the school in Mrs. McG0ff's room and Mr. Belcher's Chemistry Lab. . During the year we sold soft drinks at basketball games to pay for our uniforms. As we wanted to go to Durham to cheer at the tournament, we held a Cheerleaders' Tag Day, and thanks to the townspeople, we got fifty-six dollars. Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts consented to take us down to Durham with the team. We want to thank Mrs. Roberts, especially, for transporting, chaperoning us and giving us a swell time. When the team went to Boston, all five of us got to see the game. We all agree that we had a wonderful time this year, although it was hard work, and above all, we're glad we helped cheer the team to the championship. A Gayle Colby '53 Q E Glee Club GIRLS' GROUP BOYS' GROUP Glee Club The Lancaster Academy Glee Club had a membership of one hundred and twenty-five members this year. On Tuesdays the mem- bers met in the Music room with Mrs. Went- worth in several different groups, during study periods and the activity period. A girls' trio sang at the Neeburban Club in Groveton last fall, and also at the Unity Club in Lancaster. A group of twenty-five girls and boys participated in the North Country Music Festival, which was held in Lancaster this year. Eight members ftwo girls and six boysj attended the All State Music Festival, which was held in Ports- mouth. Robert Cloutier, a senior, represented the Glee Club at the All New England Music Festival which was held this year in Auburn, Maine. This is the first time we have sent anyone to All-New England, but we hope to continue this project. In conjunction with the orchestra, the Glee Club sponsored the concert which was rendered by the Univers- ity of New Hampshire Symphonic Band. During the Graduation exercises several groups participated. The officers for the year were: Pres., Jo- anne Robertsg Vice-Pres., Madeleine Talbot: Treas., Trudy Beaton, Sec., Robert Went- worth. Robert Wentworth '54 CTOP PHOTOGRAPHl fGirlsJ-Row I: P. Beecher, K. Barrett, G. Flynn, E. Gallinelli, M. Lamotte, M. Kiniry, S. Treffery, D. Hodgdon, J. Reny, F. Ball, K. Ball, J. Kenison. Row II: L. Stoughton, J. Merrow, M. Alexander, M. Lewis, A. Nulton, O. Tibbets, N. Hillier, E. Phillips, J. Roberts, Mrs. Wentworth, M. Talbot, A. Eastman, M. Viola, M. Gonyer, B. Woods, B. Paquet, B. Hood, A. Bernard, J. Gould, J. Wheeler. Row III: T. Dubreuil, G. Lang, A. Donnelly, M. Cameron, R. Woods, R. Powers, C. Ramsdell, A. Gunther, R. Bernard, C. Lane, C. Whitcomb, M. Howser, M. Lund, P. LaCroix, A. White, G. Curtis, P. Curtis, E. Getchell, M. Glidden, D. Manseau, S. Gormley, B. Stewart, P. LaFrancois, D. Reed. Row IV: S. Cross, A. White, M. Samson, B. Dorr, P. Whittum, R. Lamotte, C. Sheridan, A. Frizzell, M. Carr, H. Donnelly, N. Crouch, W. Paschal, B. Griiiin, B. Greenough, L. Smith, J. Murphy, G. Colby, K. Crawford, J. McKee, N. Ingerson, P. Guilmette, C. Wilford, D. Rowe, S. Evans, J. White, L. Ingerson. Row V: J. Lynch, N. Nay, D. Magoon, M. Dorr, A. Connary, N. Lee, C. Bodwell, N. Nevers, R. Montgomery, P. Betts, C. Stewart. Absent: Judith Colby. KLOWER PHOTOGRAPHD 1BoysJ-Row I: W. Hickey, R. Doolan, C. Wentworth, W. Hartford, R. Wentworth, Mrs. Wentworth, W. Hunt, J. Bresnahan, J. Paul, D. Denison, W. Paquet. Row II: R. Betts, F. Young, W. Baker, I. Fer, guson, S. Samson, S. Colby, B. Cairns, J. Duquette, D. Donovan, W. Collins, R. Baldwin. Row III: R. Hill, A. Nevers, D. Baker, W. Curtis, R. Parker, B. Ferguson, C. Rowe, F. King, M. Baker, J. Hunt, F. Gould. Absent-R. Cloutier. MMI Front Rows, L. to R.: A. Connary, J. Currie, M. Dorr, P. Sherman, M. Polhemus, S. Riff, R. Wentworth, S. Treffery, J. Horne, S. Evans, E. Gallinelli, D. Denison, D. Chase, R. Montgomery, D. Kimball, C. Went- worth, C. Whitcomb, J. Lynch, L. Stoughton, A. White. Standing, L. to R.: B. Greenough, D. Rowe, S. O'Neil, D. Aldrich, D. Batchelder, J. Roberts, P. Guilmette, N. Nay, R. Hill, E. Hardy, P. Schurman, C. Lane, J. Stoughton, C. Kipp, J. Paul, Director G. Wentworth. lAbsent-B. Ferguson, N. Crouch.J Orchestra The L. A. Orchestra met this fall, missing several good string players by graduation, but Mr. Wentworth had had such things happen before. Soon a good orchestra tuned up Mondays and Thursdays. The senior or- chestra consisted of 38 members. The jun- ior orchestra, which supplies the senior or- chestra with new talent, had 25 members. The officers for the year were: president, Jack Pauly vice-president, Bruce Ferguson, secretary, Dianne Rowe: treasurer, Nan Crouch, and publicity manager, David Den- ison. Our first two appearances were at the senior play and the faculty play. Due to Mr. Wentworth's participation in the latter, sev- eral orchestra members conducted the differ- ent selections. i On March 17, Janice Lynch, Jack Paul, Charles and Robert Wentworth were present at the All-New England Festival at Auburn, Maine. This is the first time in the history of our orchestra that anvone has attended. The best high school musicians in New Eng- land take part. Considering the size of our school, we sent an unusually large percent- age. Lancaster should be proud that a few of its young people could take part in such an outstanding concert. On April 22, the orchestra, together with the Glee Club, sponsored a successful concert by the University of New Hampshire Sym- phonic Band. The proceeds went to help send sixteen of our orchestra members to the All-State Festival at Portsmouth, May 17-19. On May 3 our orchestra joined other North Country groups to take part in the second annual North Country Sectional Fes- tival held here. Our last appearance is at graduation when we lose Anne Connary, Nan Crouch, Marilyn Dorr, Joanne Roberts, Reta Montgomery, Jack Paul, and John Stoughton. And so we close another successful, interesting year under our director, Gardner Wentworth. Dianne Rowe Row I: W. Hunt, R. Stanard, B. Ferguson, D. Denison, P. Schurman, I. Ferguson. Row II: Mr. Wade, W. Noyes, J. Hunt, C. Rowe, J. Styles, C. Kipp, B. Cairns.-Picture sponsored by Dr. J. W. Haines. Ski Team With the fading leaves of fall and the sharp white frosts of November, comes the busy hum of a skier's work shop. Skiing is a sport which entertains its thousands of enthusiasts from November to June in the higher elevations. And so it was this season. Due to a late start and an early finale, our team was able to attend only two meetings this season. The first was the State Class B Champion- ship at Mt. Sunapee State Park in Sunapee. Weather conditions were of the poorest, as a matter of fact, we finished skiing on Wet grass and ice. In spite of that fact, Lan- caster placed fifth, with Ian Ferguson, the spark plug of the team, scoring in sixth place in the Slalom. At the Littleton carnival we really opened up. In our combined events we placed third in Class B, losing to Lisbon and Bethlehem by a very narrow margin. Our team suffered a great loss when Har- riman Clay left school to join the service, but under the capable and patient coaching of Mr. Wade and with a group of' enthusiastic skiers, we should be right back on top next year. Bruce Ferguson '52 Row I: D. Rowe, W. Pilotte, B. Hood, N. Hillier, A. Nulton, A. Carr, M. Lewis, O. Tibbets, V. Collins, R. Baldwin, D. Aldrich. Row II: S. Treffery, J. Merrow, M. Glidden, M. Kiniry, G. Flynn, P. Beecher, A. White, L. Paul, Mrs. McGoff, N. Crouch, E. Getchell, K. Ball, F. Ball, J. Reny, M. Alexander F. Young A. Gunther. Row III: L. Ingerson, M. Polhemus, D.Rowe, N. Nay, P. Guilmette, C. Wilford, S. Colby, R. Stanard, F. Morin, S. Samson, F. Corrigan I. Ferguson, J. Roberts, S. Cross, C. Lane, E. Smith. S Gormley, L. Stoughton, M. Samson, B. Dorr, J. White. Row IV: S. Evans, B. Griflin, N. Nevers, J. Duquette, P. Hood, L. Connary, C. Bodwell, B. Bresnahan, D. Denison, W. Hartford, B. Ferguson, N. Lee, W. Hunt, J. Roberts, B. Roy, J. Baker, M. Dorr, B. Greenough, J. Murphy. Absent when picture was taken-Judith Colby, Robert Cloutier. Dramatic Club The officers elected for the Dramatic Club this year were as follows: President, Jack Paul, Vice President, Nan Crouchg Secre- tary, Ann White, Treasurer, Ella Getchell. The Dramatic Club was divided into two dif'I'eren't' groups, each of which had a class a week. During that time the members had a chance to learn valuable pointers in acting, such as pronunciation, emotions, and expres- sions. Skits, television programs, dramas, comedies, and other entertainments were put on by members of the club. This was not only entertaining but helpful for every- one. The play, Charge It Please was present- ed to the Unity Club and was also put on for the Rebekahs. Drama Night was on May 9. Three plays were given: A drama entitled Fog , and two comedies, Young as You Look and Personal Column. The Dramatic Club is certainly worth any- one's time. Maybe everyone isn't a great actor, or has the desire to be one. but the ability to get up in front of a group to speak is considerably helped. Also many common mistakes in grammar are corrected. Everyone in the Club appreciates the help in coaching of Mrs. McGoff. Ann White '52 Row I: J. Duquette, F. Morin, R. Merrow, P. Mor'n, C. Wentworth, R. Clark. Row II: Mr. Bilodeau, D. Donovan, W. Noyes, I. Ferguson, J. Trainor, P. Schurman. Row III: B. Ferguson, B. Wentworth, N. Vashaw, H. Ball, R. Stone, N. Rideout.-Picture sponsored by .l. A. Ferguson, M. D. Hockey Team After many years, the Lancaster High School Hockey Team was reorganized. Al- though many of the boys had not played be- fore, they took an active interest in the sport. They practiced hard and were Will- ing to take what ever came, although We did not win any games. Our first game was at the Kiwanis Winter Carnival where we played the Colebrook Town Team. CP. Morin and C. Morin made three goals. The score was Colebrook 9, Lancaster 3. After that We played the Notre Dame J. V. three games. At the arena we ended up on the small side of an 11 to 4 score with P. Morin and N. Vashaw scoring two apiece. At our rink we were subdued 9-2 with P. Morin and W. Noyes one apiece. Our final game at the arena, was a shut-out for the Notre Dame goalie 6-0. With experience and support we may prove to be a better team next year. It has been suggested that Lancaster High School enter a Class B league with Notre Dame and other schools. We are grateful to the local merchants who helped us to buy fifteen new uniforms to outfit our team. Jerry Duqueffe '53 l Row I: Mrs. McGoff, C. Hillier, B. McGoldrick, B. Stewart, N. Nevers, M. Samson, G. Beaton, T. Du- breuil, P. Lefrancois, M. Dorr, Miss Rines. Row II: B. Paquet, A. Bernard, M. Lamotte, R. Ingerson, J. Kenison, P. Curtis, M. Gonyer, W. Paschal, W. Colby, M. MacLean, J. Reny. Row III: M. Howser, C. Sheridan, L. Smith, S. Foss, B. Griffin, B. Greenough, R. Lamotte, A. Eastman, G. Lang, A. Frizzell. Absent-Gloria Curtis, R. Cloutier, J. Colby. ommercial Club The Commercial Club has been organized for three years. There are thirty-five mem- bers who are juniors and seniors who have taken at least two commercial subjects. The Commercial Club was organized with an ef- fort to promote a wider knowledge of the business world, to discuss the occupations which the students will undertake to follow in the years to come, and to give them a better view of that occupation. The oilicers are as follows: President, Judith Colby, Vice-President, Margaret Samson, Secretary, Trudy Beaton, Report- er, Nancy Nevers. We have had many interesting talks on different subjects such as Elementary Teach- ing, X-ray Technician, Hygiene, and Ac- counting. These were given by professional or business men and women to whom we are grateful for their helpful information and advice. Tffudyl Beaton '52 Row I: J. Gallinelli, J. Stoughton, D. Sherman, J. Roberts, W. Hickey, R. Doolan, J. Paul, D. Beaton. Row II: Coach Landroche, C. Wentworth, J. Maillett, J. Perry, W. Hunt, G. Bresnahan, L. Schmidt, Manager D. Wesson.-Picture sponsored by Walter D. Hinkley. 1951 Baseball With the going of the snow, baseball sea- son again rolled around. There was a very large turnout under our new coach, Mr. Landroche. There are ten veterans back from last year's team. With all this material we are looking forward to the coming' sea- son. The following is our schedule: May 1 Lancaster at Woodsville May 4 Lancaster at Groveton May 5 Lancaster at Whitefield May 8 Lancaster at Notre Dame May 10 Lancaster at St. Johnsbury Acad. May May May May May May May May May June Joh Gorham at Lancaster Woodsville at Lancaster Lancaster at Littleton Notre Dame at Lancaster nsbury Acad. at Lancaster Lancaster at Gorham Groveton at Lancaster Littleton at Lancaster Whitefield at Lancaster Stratford at Lancaster Uhnrles Wentwrwfh, '52 Names . K. Ball . F. Ball . Betts Bodwell . Bresnahan Cameron . Cloutier Colby wgnpwww ppm mb P . Connary . N. Crouch . Curtis Curtis Donnelly Dorr . Dubreuil Dubreuil HWS Fournier Gallinelli FF' FFS' 99 U v.-P SS- 50 : ips? Eiga 555' ,1 E3 D- B. Ingerson P. Lefrancois A. Laroche D. Magoon D. Manseau B. McGoldrick R. Merrow S. Monahan R. Montgomery A. Morin P. Morin N. Nevers D. E. Noyes Q. Peavey B. M. Stewart S. A. Way D. E. Whitehead D. R. Wood M. E. Phillips L. J. Paul J. C. Roberts M. J . Samson W. Schmid L. J. Schmidt, Jr. J. C. Stoughton M. M. Viola Personal Glimpses Bugbear Certain People All sarcastic people Favorite Song Bless Your Heart Old Shep Some Peo le There's No Tomorrow P Snobs, Gossips Flat tires Tennessee Waltz That's My Desire Chemistry, Fresh boys So Long Stuck-up people Society Icy walking Vague people History Spiders Fudge that does not harden Navy rules, boys History Sophisticated people, history Mushy talk Dancing, Women Smoking Mountains Alarm Clocks Big deals Stuck-up people Navy Girls that act two years old Getting up on cold mornings My Heart Cries For You Mockin' Bird Hill Mockin' Bird Hill It's A Grand Night For Singing Would I Love You Charlie My Boy Song of India If Pardon My Whiskers There's No Wings On My Angel Empty Saddle Down By The Railroad Track - Music, Maestro, Please That's What I Like About the South Stormy Weather Stardust My Heart Cries For You Would I Love You Blue Moon I'll Hold You In My Arms Fresh boys Aba-Daba Honeymoon Men with remarks Thinking Of You Gum-snappers My Heart Cries For You Lunenburg Beautiful Brown Eyes Stuck-up people Snakes Staying at home Stuck-up and con- ceited students Tennessee Waltz That's My Desire I Tore Up Your Picture The Thing Tibby's pet expression, Over The Rainbow spiders , philoso- phical people Girls that wear lip- stick by the tube Blue Canadian Rockies History Testsg Women Mockin' Bird Hill Neon socks on boys, Rum cigars Conceited people Girls in Dungarees Snobbish people If I Had You Dear Hearts and Gentle People Pardon my whiskers Chemistry,noseypeople My Heart Cries For You Sophisticated people Bigoted and pre- judiced people History testsg thick headed people Women Girls with hair in pin curls Wiseguys History, high heels at school Take me out to the ball game Pennies From Heaven If She's Too Fat For Me Tennessee Waltz Take Me Out To The Ballgame Mockingbird Hill Pet Expression I'm the other one I'm me How corny can you get You can say that again Jingoes Are you kidding Dearie, I've got news for you Well, for crying out loud Well, what do you know? Has anybody seen. . . ? Oh no-not him again Not in particular What did you say? Is that right? I guess so Oh really! Good for you Clown What a character! I'm hungry Big Deal! ! ! Please, Please Who's To Say? Well, Gee Who's to care Have you seen Bert? How you go, Kid So, what ? One never knows, Does one ? Buy a Ford What's happening now? Oh, you brain! Well now Well! What are we going to do ? Yes-Suh Hold it I don't think so Who's to know Hi Boy Holy cow I betcha 2 to 1 You're in the wrong pew I don't care, I don't owe them nothing A mbition Nursing Nursing Doctor Nursing Cabinet Maker Good Housewife Commercial Teacher Technician Large Orchestra Conservationist Nursing Housewife Dietitian Marriage to a sailor Farming Beautitian Farming Chef Cabinet Making A ctress To Travel Job with lots of money Baker Marines Chemical Engineer Farming Hairdresser Airplane jockey Housewife Nursing, Get a six- footer Housewife Convert Chevrolet owners ? Pianist To drive aMidget Racer Owner of a Midget Racer Be a good teacher and get married 8: have children Successful Farmer Electrician Secretary Farming Mechanic Trucking business To join the W. A. A. C. Play baseball all day dz trombone all night Marriage 8: happiness Teacher, Marriage 8: Eight kids If at first you don't succeed,Draftsmang Get married try, try again, then quit Christopher Columbus Let's go up to Fitch's, Chub Well, what do you know about that To Travel Play baseball and Basketball Nurse I Class of1948 Wayne Sherman Noel Bergeron Doris Stone Betty Evans Myron Bacon Lolita Ball Dorothy Batchelder Donald Bernard Madlyn Berry Angus Cameron Louie Carlisle Margaret Carr Robert Chase Arthur Corrigan Mary Jane Donnelly Marjory Driscoll Herman Emery Elaine Enman Jacqueline Gallant James Hicks Dorothy Hand Barbara Hillier Dean Hodgdon Marilyn Ingerson Jeanne Johnson Marguerite Kenison Beverly Kiser Lillian Lang George Russell Lemieux Joe Loughran Andrew Thomas Malloy Susan McDonough Allan Merrow Marguerite Morin Therese Morin John Nay Argenia Norris Ramona Noyes Iva Oleson Carolyn Sears Caroline Sheridan Doreen Smith Florent Talbot Marcella Trottier Phyllis Turner Minnie Whitehead In the Army In the Army Nurses training at Massachusetts General Hospital Married Floyd Newell of Portland, Maine Norwich University, Northfield, Vt. Nurses training Married George Kenison, lives here In the service At home At home Plymouth Teachers College Keene Teachers College West Point appointee, University of New Hampshire In the service At home Married John McCormack, lives here Employed at Schurman Motor Co., married Betty Kenney Married Elliott Kenison and lives in Jefferson Married Hugh Corrigan, lives here In the Navy Married, living near Manchester Married Roger Ledger In the Army-Korea At home Married Chickie Paige, lives here Works in telegraph oliice in Burlington, Vt. Married Norman Savage, lives here Married Married, operating a farm in Littleton University of Virginia Norwich University-married Eleanor Emery Lives at home-married Lee Smith In the army Nurses training, Massachusetts General Living at home Keene Teachers College Nurses training Employed by Schurman Motor Co. Married Everett Reed Married Donald Crane Married to Robert Sheridang lives in Maryland At home In the service Nurses training' in Nashua Technician at hospital in Middlebury, Vt. Married and living in Gilman, Vt. LITERARY DEPARTMENT LOST Undoubtedly people have been lost before in a city, but it seems impossible that they could have had the same sensation as that experienced by three girls from Lancaster Academy, when they got lost in Boston. We were sure we wouldn't get lost be- cause after all we had been to Boston once before. And we weren't going to bother to take a fast transit from a suburb because we knew we could save time by driving right to Filene's, Jordan Marsh, Gilchrist, and other stores that interested us. Probably we saw more of Boston than most people who plan to spend only a few hours there shopping. At one time we found that we had just been going around in a circle. We saw everything from Dover Street to Beacon Hill. Some people have asked us why we didn't ask a policeman or some other person for directions. But have you ever seen any city people waiting around to give direc- tions to country hicks? Certainly we didn't! All the people we saw were running here and running there. We were just thankful we didn't hit any, or that they didn't run into the car and put their heads through the windshield. We finally found a parking lot which we decided was somewhere near the large stores and left the car. We started walking arm in arm, because after all it would be awful to get separated. What would We ever do then? On everv cor- ner we'd stop, look up at the tall buildings fat least they were to usj and each suggest a different way to go. I think we got places we weren't supposed to be, but we tried to hold back the giggles and walk along just as though we knew where we were going. We found the department stores after walking what seemed like miles. But once we got inside, there were so many people around us we were sure we'd get lost if we didn't get out soon. So we decided next to go to a quite small shoe store and get new shoes. We picked out one store among six that all looked alike to us. The moment we opened the door, someone escorted us properly to the base- ment where low heeled shoes were sold, and there another man was ordered to wait on us. The first pair of shoes that were brought out were the ones we bought, because of the elaborate sales talk While the man hurriedly tried them on us. In five minutes fiat we were escorted or rather pushed out the door. Worn out, we trudged through the crowds to the car and quickly drove from the city. We were thoroughly disgusted to think of the long time wasted trying to find the shop- ping district. Once on the highway we gave a sigh of relief and sat dreamy-eyed, think- ing about the simple streets in Lancaster, the people who always spoke in Lancaster, and the merchants who would let you try on every shoe in the store before you made up your mind. If you ever did! ! ! N rmcly N ay '52 ANYBODY GOT A KLEENEX? There is in Chicago, Illinois, one of the most important factories in the United States. There in that great metropolis, lies the home of one of our most useful articles, the Kleenex. Everywhere you go, you will find the Kleenex-beggar, who is even worse than the bulb-snatcher. Wherever particular people congregate you will hear someone inevitably ask, Anybody got a Kleenex ? People seem to think there is no need to buy some of these irreplaceable articles when they can turn to anyone and say, Got a Kleenex ? and receive one on demand. I must confess, I too, at times have been a Kleenex-beggar, but then, who hasn't? What has become of the handkerchief ? Ladies used to pride themselves on their lovely handkerchiefs. They would spend hours making and taking care of these beau- tiful examples of craftmanship. Nowadays the modern woman grabs some Kleenex on her way to the Canasta party while her handkerchief box gathers dust. But at last I have become indifferent to the Kleenex-beggars. I can look them in the eve, and say. No, I haven't got a Kleenex! I carry handkerchiefs. Ella Getchell '51 SHOCK The baseball park grew quiet and tense, And Coach Leo Landroche jumped off the bench. There was one out, and the inning was nine, When John Stoughton hit the ball down the line. Johnny made third without a doubt, But when he came home, poor John was call- ed out. Then Bill Hickey, our team's brawn, Hit the ball to Doug Beaton's lawn. When Bill came home, he bowed his head, 'Cause the other team had all dropped dead. William Bfresrm han '53 THE LANDSLIDE It was funny weather for New Hampshire, even Old Pete agreed on that. And Pete had seen plenty of strange things in his ninety some odd years. Yes, for late June it was funny. There hadn't been much snow last winter, and so there were not many of the rushing spring streams that were usually found in the mountains. But now, after the three weeks of almost steady rain, streams could be seen, where before there had been bare rock or grassy slopes. Pete was thinking of this as he sat in front of the log cabin that tourists were apt to call 'quaint or picturesque Funny, he mused, can't recollect sech weather round these parts. The rain ran in rivulets over the brim of his southeastern, and down over his seamed, old face. Well, at least, he thought on, ain't been so many of them tourists around! Dusk was falling now, and towards Mt. Washington, the clouds looked black and threatening. Even as the old man looked, shadows seemed to gather at the base of the mountain beside which his home was built. The rain drops quickened, and Pete slowly got up to escape to the shelter of the cabin. The wind, which had been growing stronger, blew the door out of his grasp. As he fought to close it, Pete grumbled, Dang it, this place ain't fit for man or beast. Guess it's about time for me to move down with Jennie and the kids. I'll have ta start closing up the place as soon as this everlastin' rain lets up. Pete was right. It was no place for a man, and as the night wore on, the rain beat faster and the wind blew louder and strong- er. The old man tossed as he tried to get a little sleep. Finally he stumbled out of bed and lit the fire laid in the fireplace. Can't expect a man to sleep through all this racket, he complained. Putting the coffee pot on, he sat down to wait for the water to boil. Trouble with nights like this, Pete thought, is that they get a person to thinkin' about all the things he's done in his life. Both the good and the bad. Kinda gives a man the creeps to sit, listening to the wind moanin' through the trees. Old Pete sat so deep in thought that at first he missed the louder, more terrifying sound as a part of the mountain above him started down, straight towards the small cabin that the old man called home. Then as he first caught the sound, he hurried to the door, breathing a prayer under his breath as he moved. But even as he reached the door, Pete knew it was too late. Down came the crashing destruction. On it came, until nothing could be seen of the cabin that housed the tired old man. As dawn came, people from nearby homes started out to see if all was well with the old man known as Old Pete. But it was almost dark before the first party was able to reach the place where the old man's house had once stood. All afternoon it had taken to get over the boulders left by another landslide hardly a mile from the scene of the one that took Pete's life. Whether the rain was the cause of the slide, or whether it was just chance that brought it on, people of New Hampshire have thought about it for many years. And some of the people thought it rather ironical that the slide should take the life of Pete in- stead of perhaps the lives of tourists that the old man had come to think of as invaders of his home and his land. Janice McKee '54 SUGAR ON SNOW Did you ever stop to realize what a mess sugar on snow can make? I have a brother, a freshman in high school, who has a great weakness for sugar on snow. Often at night after he has his chores completed, he goes tobogganing or goes to a basketball game. But trouble really begins when he settles down for an evening with a book. Soon I hear the question, How many would like some sugar on snow? I say yes before I realize what I just got my- self into. He jumps up, leaps down the cel- lar stairs, then yells, Which can does Daddy want us to use first? I have to delay what- ever I'm doing to go and get it for him. When the syrup is on, ready to boil, he re- turns to his book. He never thinks about it again until someone else runs to stop it from boiling over. Then he begins testing it. He does this about every two minutes, and each tibe takes a clean glass and spoon. VVhen the syrup is done, he runs out with a large dish to get the snow. Back in he comes, tracking snow the length of the kitchen. He takes a clean towel to pack the snow firm, sets the pan of snow on the shelf and then starts to pour the syrup. Daddy, I, and anyone that happens to drop in, help him to eat it. The mess has really begun! There is syrup on everything you touch, and water from the melting snow. But my brother returns to the book, oblivious of the mess that is left for me to clean up. If you have a young brother who likes sugar on snow, you had better be prepared to say no when he asks the question, How many would like some sugar on snow? Margaret Samson '51 SNAKE'S ALIVE Hillsdale Academy was the scene of the most excitement in the years since it was built. What happened? Don't you know? Why, the news had just reached Mrs. John- son that the poor little snake from the sci- ence room was gone. Oh, no l cried Mrs. Johnson, How in the world did he ever get out? Poor Mrs. Johnson was in a nervous state. She ran to the science room and sure enough the pride and joy of the science class- es was gone, but where, not one knew. A few minutes later the passing bell rang. Never before in the history of the school had the headmaster seen the corridors empty in a split second. And above all, the students didn't say a word. He just couldn't believe his eyes or ears. After he had stood there for a time, he heard someone running from the new building to the old one. He im- mediately went to ask her the reason she was in such a hurry. She was running so fast she didn't see him in time to stop and CRASH! They both went head over heals. Young lady ! shouted Mr. Stone, What is the meaning of this ? Oh! Mr. Stone, that dreadful snake is loose, and I'm positive I just saw it! Why, it's all of 10 feet long, and it sprang right at me. Mr. Stone, having seen the snake before it had escaped, tried hard not to laugh. Now, now, Kay, he soothed, the snake won't hurt you. Kay looked up at Mr. Stone with wide, tear-filled eyes. Then she turned and ran down the hall to the exit. When she had reached the exit, she turned around and hol- lered, Please get someone to work in the of- fice for me. I know that snake is there, and I won't go back in there and be killed by the monster. Mr. Stone looked at her, and although he tried not to, he just couldn't help laughing. Again the passing bells rang, and the sophomores entered Miss Nelson's room for their English. She told them to take their seats. Then she stood there and looked at them. Everyone wondered whom she was looking at and what was going to happen. Shortly one boy entered late, and Miss Nel- son went up to him and demanded, Have you got it? Got what ? asked the bewildered boy. That snake! cried Miss Nelson, I've got enough troubles in here without you bringing in a snake. The boy laughted, as he knew that the story he started about having the snake had reached Miss Nelson and set the alarm against that horrible ten-foot snake. For the next two Weeks everyone hunted high and low for the snake. No one knew where it was. ' The General Science class was to have a movie the fourth period. John Stevens went to the closet and hunted for the film that was to be showed. In a few seconds John came out of the closet and turned bright red from trying hard not to laughg he announced that the snake was in the closet. Everyone was overjoyed. The poor little snake was so thin you could hardly see it. Everyone crowded around the Science Room to see the famous snake. And from the hall came this voice, And it took Mr. Stone and three boys to get him out! Poor Kay! Janice Lynch '52 USHERING AT THE SENIOR PLAY Being an usher is not as easy as it looks to those who have never been one. I was one at my senior play, and I know. Everyone either said or thought, Oh, you're getting off easy. All you have to do is show a handful of people to their seats. I wonder if those people ever think of all the gunning here and there that an usher has to o. First of all, I courageously asked to be an usher, not knowing what was ahead of me. I soon found out. First, I had to learn the floor plan of the Opera House, where the play was to be held. I had to be sure that I knew what section was mine to control, and that I knew whether the chairs were num- bered from left to right or vice versa. After I was sure of these facts, I felt quite at ease. Then came the night of the play. When I arrived at the Opera House, I discov- ered that in a crowded half hour, I had to help the other ushers fold six hundred pro- grams. We ushers barely got the programs folded before the people started to come in. Time was on our hands at first, as the people with reserved seat tickets did not come in until late. Then all at once came the rush! Everyone, of course, preferred the middle section, and the usher for that section was kept very busy. That usher, unfortu- nately, happened to be me. In the course of half an hour, I experi- enced many an embarrassment, such as the time when I seated a party in the wrong row. For once I had to forget my flashlight and not being able to see clearly the letters on the backs of the chairs, I accidentally seated a party in the wrong row. One of my substitute teachers was in the party. To add to my discomforture and embarrassment. the people who were supposed to sit in that row were two of my teachers and a friend. How I wished that I could have just sunk through the floor and never appeared again! Between the acts we ushers had to sell candy. Everybody was yelling for candy and more candy, and we did not have the time to sell it to them. Of course, there were a few people who did not want candy, and we were terribly embarrassed to have to go around asking them if they wanted to buy some. After the harrowing experience of seat- ing a party in the wrong row, selling candy to the clamoring masses, and pacifying a short seventh grader by furnishing the extra money for a reserved seat ticket so that he could see, I was ready to go home. I felt that, although I was not in the play, I had done my part in making our senior play night a wonderful success. Nancy Nerers '51 WATCHING THE SPECTATORS During the winter the favorite sport of many in the North Country is basketball. How excited the spectators get! You can almost tell what they are thinking by the various expressions on their faces. An out- standing play has just been made. Pan- demonium fiares in the cheering section. The star player's mother looks pleased. The mother of a boy who is handicapped looks a little sad, for she knows her son can never be out on the court. The star's girl-friend just yells and yells, then is suddenly quiet thinking of him. The coach just beams from ear to ear. The second team looks a little envious, for it is on the bench while the others bring the victory to the school. The scorekeeper becomes excited and gets the score Wrong, then he looks worried because he has made a mistake. The opposing teams' rooters shout ribald remarks, and look a little anxious. The referees run up and down trying to be im- partial, but they are thinking of the poor team that is losing. Then there are the sophisticated few who watch a spectacular play, smile and say, Rather a good play, then proceed to look bored again. We must not forget the confused person who is seeing a game for the first time. He claps for both sides, because he can't tell which side he is cheering for yet. He bothers his neighbors to death by asking questions, and when answered sharply sinks into a state of gloom and begins to think about going home. The amateur picture-taker is so busy try- ing to get good shots that he misses most of the good plays by trying to get into the right position to take them. Then he drops a flash bulb and looks around a little sheepishly to see if anyone has noticed him. The reporter for the local paper is buzzing round looking at score-books, talking to the referees, and trying not to be a general nuisance, though at times the oflicial scorer is apt to become a little tired of his questions. When the game is finally over and the cheerleaders are about cheered out, and the boys are ready to drop, the crowd jams the exits, anxious to be on their way. Then some good discussions get going While you are waiting to find enough space so you won't feel like a sardine. The old timers start talking about how much basketball has changed, and how they played. The teen- agers from rival towns get into arguments about their players and coaches. The game is hashed over pretty well by the time the crowd has vanished. As you crawl wearily into bed you begin to think about the next game and its possibil- ities and Who will win it. Thinking back you Wish you had watched the game more closely instead of the spectators. IReprinted from Coos County Democrat Feature Contestl. Ella, Getchell '51 TOO MANY KIDS If I want a new dress, Ma says No, Too many kids- No money you know. If I want a new bike, I don't get one, Too many kids To have much fun. Can't go places, Got no money Too many kids- It isn't funny! But I did get a boyfriend, Heaven forbids! My sister took him- Too many kids! Jane White '54 BIOLOGY If you've never taken science, Biology or the same Take this advice from a veteran In the physiology game. If you can stand the snakes flncidentally they are reall And the six-legged spiders Boy, how the girls do squeal! How could We forget the sulphur, What a wonderful smell! And all the other odors From Mr. Belcher's lab cell. If you can stand these terrors And all the adventures unseen. Come, enter the deep, dark jungles Of ROOM NUMBER SIXTEEN! Gayle Colby '53 THE END .IUSTIFIES THE MEANS Relax! Take it easy! Just keep it under control! Now slowly lift your left foot while at the same time slowly press down with your right foot. That's the idea. Cglug- jerkj No! ! ! Too fast with the left. Try again. --Fine.--No! ! Too slow with the right. I'll explain again-coordination is the most necessary thing. Now try again. That's it-we're'moving. My, you caught on fast! Eyes ahead-not so fast! The tree, the tree, Qjerkj. That's fine, but generally you slow down a bit before you simply stop. Try again? Well, perhaps you feel like rest- ing a bit before you try again-I know I do. Millions of people have gone through the trials and tribulations of learning to operate that four wheeled motor vehicle known as the automobile. In this generation as teen- agers approach their sixteenth year, the de- sire for a license looms big before them. No thought of father's poor car or mother's anxious evenings when the car is off with the gang mars the joyous expectation of actually owning that precious longed-for document. After hours of tense practice, and do do this, and definitely don't do that, the awaited day of the official exam arrives. By this time the rules and regulation book is falling apart from constant study and use, but nevertheless as the examiner hands your written form to you, you feel as light as a feather, for your once crammed mind is a perfect blank. The questions and diagrams blur, but your rather shaky hand manages to complete the form in due time. The next step-the actual test of driving skill. The car must not jerk-you know that as you start-and miraculously it started smoothly down the road with the examiner by your side. He's not too bad a guy, but he showed he had lungs as he yelled at a couple of kids just crossing the street. It made you jump, but contrary to public opinion, you did not step on the accelerator. Turn around, sure, that's simple, but of course not in the middle of the main street. Instead you back around very smoothly into a driveway and out again into the highway. That's all! All those hours of preparation for a simple test like that! Oh well, at last you too join the throng of license owners. Now what's the best approach to ask father for the car to- night? NN'7lf Crouch. '51 T0 THE ADVERTISERS l r l 1 r O We offer our sincere thanks to the l , Business and Professional Men who by r l l their generosity helped malce our Year- 1 H hoolc possible . . . I i PAY A VISIT T0 CARON'S MUSIC SHOP Tel. 4732 33 Elm St. Lancaster, N. H. An ercellent selection of phonograph records to satisfy every mood. Also EVERYTHING IN MUSIC for all occasions. Musical Instruments, Record Players, and Accessories SORRY! NO MAIL ORDERS. BARNES DRESSES FOR THE YOUNGER SET Jonathan Logan Junior House Shirley Lee Darlene 68 Main Street Lancaster, N. H. Wl'llTNEY'S SPORT CENTER JOHNSON MOTORS The Famous White Boats and Canoes Thompson Boats Whitney Built Trailers GUNS AMMUNITION FISHING TACKLE DIAL 4581 COOS JUNCTION The LANCASTER HOTEL ENJOY YOURSELF! Visit our cozy Cocktail Lounge Taste our Home Cooked Food Stay in our Modern Rooms You are welcome to visit our Hotel. OPEN YEAR AROUND LANCASTER BOWLING LANES and ICE CREAM BAR Compliments of C. G. TURNER 8: SON AND WILl.ARD'S TOGGERY Lancaster, N. H. F. B. SPAULDING C0lVlPANY FLOUR -- GRAIN -- FEED -- SUGAR -- SALT L ncaster, N. H. Whitefield, N. H Dial 2281 Phone 170 ,dorothy CHESLEY'S LANCASTER,N.H. THREE SHOWS DAILY THE LANE FLOWER SHOP FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Graduation Bouquets -- Corsages Tel. 2251 Lancaster, N. H. SCHURMAN MOTOR COMPANY SALES and smvxcm Dodge -- Plymouth Accessorles -- Storage Socony and Sunoco Products Lancaster, N. H. GEO. M. STEVENS 8: SON CO. I n s u r a n c e Dial 4401 Lancaster, N. H. The McKEE INN 186 Main Street Lancaster, N. H. American and European Plan BANQUETS and PARTIES Catering of all kinds under personal supervision of LEONARD AND LETTY MCKEE ADAMS GARAGE SERVICE ON ALL MAKES OF CARS TRUCKS and TRACTORS WELDING AND MACHINE WORK Telephone 3341 Lancaster, N. H Best Wishes from CONNECTICUT VALLEY DAIRY, INC. LANCASTER 4611 ALEXANDER MOTOR SALES FORD CARS and TRUCKS SALES and SERVICE Lancaster, N. H. FRANK SMITH COMPANY SELF SERVICE GROCERY Groceries, Meats, Fruit, Hardware Sherwin-Williams Paints International Harvester Farm Equipment Lancaster, N. H. E. D. CURRIER SCHOOL and CLASS EMBLEMS The HAMILTON WRISTLET WATCH The Ideal Gift for the Grafluatv THOMPSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY Lancaster, N. H. GALBRAITH DAIRY John Fortin RAW and PASTEURIZED MILK Dial 4589 Lancaster, N. H. W. E. MERROW S. S. Pierce Associates FANCY MEATS and GROCERIES PHILCO REFRIGERATORS, RADIOS and FREEZERS Lancaster, N. H. ROBERTS MOTOR SALES, INC. CHEVROLET and BUICK SALES and SERVICE Everything for Your Car at the LOWEST COST TO YOU SPEARS brown bilt SHOE STORE Air Step -- Buster Brown -- Roblee Correctly Fitted Footwear h X-RAY FITTED Lancaster New Hampshire Lancaster National Bank AND Siwooganock Guaranty Savings Bank Compliments of H. J. and R. W. WIIITCOMB Lancaster, N. H. EIaine's Yarn Shop FREE INSTRUCTIONS Gifts Games Souvenirs Chilclren's Wearing Apparel DRAKE'S VARIETY STORE Dial 3382 Canal St. Lancaster, N. H. GEORGE N. KENT 81 SON, INC. I N S U R A N C E Lancaster, N. H. SAlVI'S RESTAURANT and ICE CREAIVI BAR Dinners: 600 to 81.50 Lunches: 250 to 500 Stealcs, Chops, Roasts, Chicken, Turkey, Clams, Scallops, Oysters Salads, Sandwiches Home Made Pastry 50 DIFFERENT SUNDAES 100 DIFFERENT DRINKS Lancaster, N. I-I. LlNSCOTT 81 SMITH SPORTING GOODS Lancaster, N. I-I. Compliments of H. I. WHITCOIVIB 8: SON, Jewelers The ASTLE COMPANY FURNITURE HARDWARE APPLIANCES Tel. 92-2 Whitefield, N. H. GALLAGHER'S DAIRY Golden Guernsey Pnsteurizerl Milk and Cream, Dial 4504 Lancaster, N. H BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1951 BLANDIN 8: HENSON Lancaster, N. H. SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Compliments of LESNICK BUILDING SUPPLY LESNICK OLDSMOBILE OW Repumtiofn Is Yom' G'llCH'IL'I'lt6P Lancaster, N. H. i l , 1 McCAFFREY 'S BAKERY FRANCIS J. MCCAFFREY Bread, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Eclairs SPECIAL ORDERS-Wedding and Birthday Cakes Telephone 2101 Lancaster, N. H. l.YON'S BEAUTY SHOPPE DORIS LYON LYLR BATCHELDER Lancaster, New Hampshire DIAL 2041 THE REXALL STORE Near the Bridge Lancaster, N. H. We carry everything to be found in a FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE SHERMAN'S H0lVlE and AUTO SUPPLY TIRES FIRESTONE TUBES Home and Auto Supplies Lancaster, N. H. NADEAU BROS. ESSO SERYICENT ER E S s o D E A L E R Tires and Tubes ACCQSSOTTPS Dial 2132 Lancaster, N. H. Compliments of MR. AND MRS. NORMAND DUB01s CLEANER - CLOTHIER Lancaster, N. H. FLOWERS FOR ANY OCCASION RIFF FLOWER SHOP DIAL 4681 LANCASTER, N. H. THE EIMS Phone 4871 Lancaster, N. H. RINO P. CHAMPOUX, Prop. WILLIAM HODGDON TIRES -- BATTERIES -- ACCESSORIES Tel. 4881 202 Main St. Lancaster, N. H CRESTON STUDIO Portraits General and Industrial Photography William C. Lemay Tel. 4852 Lancaster, N. H. Robert l. Hinkley, M. D. Groveton, N. H. Davis Dress Shop Lancaster, N. H. DRESSES COATS SUITS MILLINERY William Lehnert Attorney-at-Law Groveton, N. H. Compliments of Grondin's Barber Shop Main St. Lancaster, N. H. Compliments of STYLES Rexall Drug Store Groveton, N. H. Compliments of leo Chouinard SHOE REPAIRING Lancaster, N. H. Compliments of Elmer Nugent Mutiuzl Benefit Association United Benefit Fire Insurance Co. Phone 100 Groveton Compliments of Whitefield Steam Laundry, lnc. Compliments of Margaret l.. McDonald READY T0 WEAR and DRY GOODS Tel. 42 Groveton, N. H. Gaston Vaillancourt J eweler -- Watchmalcei' Whitefield, N. H. Tel. 75 CREDIT TERMS Phone 2121 198 Main St. WHITNEY PONTIAC H. O. WHITNEY, Prop. Pontiac Sales and Service Lancaster, N. H. Compliments of THE DINER WALTER SNELL HARVEY HICKS Lancaster, N. H. CONNARY'S SOCONY STATION MERVIN T.CONNARY, Prop. TIRES -- BATTERIES -- SERVICE Tel. 4721 Lancaster, N. H. I'IICKEY'S GARAGE WILLARD HICKEY, P7'0177'7:8t07' N a s h SALES and SERVICE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 33-A Main Street Lancaster, N. H DIAL 2272 HICKS' The North Country's Leading Restaurant DORR SL MILLER Lancaster, N. H. GILIVIAN PAPER COMPANY CELLUCORD CORPORATION Gilman, Vermont Compliments of DINTY lVlOORE'S RESTAURANT Groveton, New Hampshire Compliments of GROVETON PAPERS COMPANY EMERSON'S BUILDING SUPPLIES HARDWARE CEMENT LUMBER ROOFING Grovelon Telephone 59 PHILCO RADIOS and REFRIGERATORS LooKsM11-H SPORTING Goons A GOOD PLACE TO SHOP l. D. ELLINGWOOD Trucking and Moving SAND GRAVEL LOAM Telephone 48 Groveton, N. H. THE WAUMBEK Jefferson, New Hampshire K. P. KENYON, PROP. Our 18-hole golf course and three Teniko Royal tennis courts are open to the public at reasonable rates. Compliments of Dr. H. R. Bean Whitefield, N. H. Compliments of MILL SPA Tel. 131-2 Northumberland, N. H R. E. Gould's Dime Store Butler Brothers Distributor Whitefield, N. H. Stevens' General Store Guildhall, Vermont Compliments of F ournier's Store Hardware, Furniture, Variety Building Material Whitefield, N. H. Littleton Hardware Co., lnc. HARDWARE -- PLUMBING STEAM FITTING Paints, Sporting Goods Hotpoint Electrical Appliances Littleton, N. H. Edgar M. Bowker Attorney-at-Law Whitefield, N. H. Compliments of L I B B E Y 'S Littleton, N. H. Bellows 8: Baldwin Company THE STORE FOR MEN Littleton, N. H. 0ur 77th Year Cole Hardware Co. Your PYROFAX Dealer BENDIX HOME LAUNDRY Dial 5833 Littleton, N. H Mountain View House A WELCOME ALWAYS AWAITS OUR LANCASTER FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT THE MOUNTAIN VIEW HOUSE W. F. DODGE di: SON Whitefield, N. H. Open for the Season on .lune 15 JOSEPH P. FITZMORRIS PLUMBING and HEATING CONTRACTOR Agent for ACROFLAME and PEDRO Oil Burners -- Stokal Stokers Service rm Automatic Heating Tel. 5-4 Whitefield, N. H. William D. Monahan, lVl. D. Whitefield, N. H. ELLINGWOOD TRUCKING COMPANY Storage and Warehouse Facilities DEPOT GARAGE Tel. 5821 Littleton, N. H .- X A , 141' I Q W Compliments 1 7 ' Q f PICIIES STORE Just a friendly call to extend good wishes to every Lancaster, N- H' member of L. H. S. '51 REDDY KILOWATT YOUR ELECTRIC SERVANT . O PUBLIC SERVICE Company of New Hampshire A Message to the Graduates . . . It's great to be champions! We were all proud of our basketball team. They were champions in every sense at Durham, and in sportsmanship, determination and play they deserved the New Hampshire Class B Basket- ball Championship. But whether you can be champions or not, there is one thing you can do and be proud of, in school or out-that is giving of your best. May you remember that, wherever you may be, we are always happy to hear from you and to learn of your successes. CLINTON L. WHITE, Publisher The Coos County Democrat White Mountain Restaurant A Better Ploee fo Ent Compliments nf THE MUSIC BOX l EVERYTHING IN MUSIC Littleton, N. H. 51 Main St. Littleton, N. H. I-E0 A- COTE, Jeweler D. C. Stevens, D. M. D. Littleton, N. H. Tel. 224 Whitefield, N. H. RUGGLES BRGS. N. E. ELGOSIN 81 C0. Full Line of Fancy Groceries L G' A' Super Market Fruits, Vegetables, Confectionery Tobacco Cigars Phone 3963 Littleton, N. H. Birdseye Frosted Foods Phone 87 Whitefield, N. H. I lVl0SQUlT'S LUNCH Where happy folks meet SPAGHETTI our specialty SHQPS Gilman, Vermont , E Llttleton, N. H. BUSHEY'S Cleaners and Tailors Groveton, N. H. Cleaning and Tailoring in All Its Branches W. 0. Bushey Bernard G. Bushey The Coos County Democrat o Printers and Publishers Telephone 2131 Lancaster d Hi h School Lancaster Academy an g c in 1 an -:fi-.an 4,'.-, -' Y 1. ..,. ' C , f'-I-iif '. ' f . 'ccc c2-'c'c'c -. A fr- .,,.,.,,.,. .,, 5 . 'A ij .I caca ca ca a i f fa 'f '11- c1'- '-'c , A Q ,',., 3 Q - fill? c O Congratulatzons to All of You Class of 1951 C. NEWTON HEATH, Superintendent CARROLL STOUGHTON, Principal ,awww 4 if Q 5 r