Littleton High School - Record Yearbook (Littleton, NH)

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THE RECORD 21 Class History I have just been thinking about our past four years in high school. They have gone so fast, just think, here we sit, 49 meek and serious seniors, lthping to get our diplomas. On September 7, 1938, eighty-eight shaking and peagreen freshmen waited at the doors of Littleton High School. We passed into the assembly room where Mr. Nelson, the new headmaster, read the school rules which left many a white face and shaking hand among us. We started the freshman year by electing George Magoon president, Patricia Holly, vice-president, William Magoon, secretary, and William Dane, treasurer. October 7 was the date of the Freshman Hop, a date the class will never forget. The day before the Hop, representatives of the senior class entered the silent portals of rooms 2 and 3 to inform the freshmen that we had to come dressed as little girls and boys, our costumes including hair ribbons and Eton ties. The night of the Hop the entire class paraded across the auditorium and showed our various wearing apparels. Bill Spinelli certainly created quite a riot in his short pants. The lollipops, which were passed to each freshman, were gratefully accepted. Dancing and refreshments were included on the pro- gram. In our sophomore year we settled down to real study. For class officers we elected Arthur Knight, president, Daniel Nute, vice-president, William Ma- goon, secretary, and Richardson Lewis, treasurer. The sophomores really enjoyed the Freshman Hop and were we glad we didn't have to drink milk out of a baby's bottle as some of the freshmen had tol In our junior year, we began to think seriously of earning money for our very low treasury. The junior Prom and class trip were the two objectives. The following class officers were elected: President, Charles Gallagher, vice- president, Patricia Holly, treasurer, Dorothy Maxwell, and secretary, Francese Perkins. A junior corn roast was held at the sand pit with Miss Morgan, the new English teacher from Texas, and Mr. Sommers, the new coach, as chaper- ons, a duty which they did not realize was so great. Marshmallows dipped in mustard seemed to be the main dish and later proved excellent ammunition. Pat Holly's saddle shoes were never the same again. A series of food sales added to our class fund which helped with our Junior Prom. The Prom itself was a big success. The decorations were red, white, and blue, colors which were appropriate with the times. Lloyd Rafnel's or- chestra furnished the music. During our senior year we have been as busy as privates on K. P. duty. We elected as class officers George Magoon, president, Richardson Lewis, vice- president, Dorothy Maxwell, secretary, and Winton Eastman, treasurer. The first weeks were given to discussing the Freshman Hop. The day of the Freshman Hop, the freshman girls had to curtsey and the freshman boys had to bow to all the seniors. In the evening the freshmen had to come dressed as little girls and boys, a task which was not difficult for some of them. Kay Boardman was excellent when she proposed to Mr. Sommers, much to the coachls embarrassment. Mr. Barry accepted Theresa Liberty's proposal, making Theresa blush becomingly. On October 27, the seniors held a Harvest Supper. Everyone in the class helped with Miss Cox and Mr. Glazier as advisers. Buddy Knight furnished

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of V.. 20 THE RECORD X ,il WXGJJJF ,r 6' ' :I bl ,K ' , ff L1 9,1 Cf V' F Lgs'lx'f',s . iff' if Fr f GLORIA ANN SMITH Smitty Born: St. Johnsbury, Vt., November 24, 1924 Ambition-To be a hairdresser. State Festival 1, 2, 33 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club Concert 1, 2, 3, 42 Girl Reserves 3, 43 Junior Red Cross 4: Harvest Supper 4. A giggle hereg A giggle there, Giggle, giggle everywhere- That's our Gloria. OMLAH RAY SMITH, JR. Omaha Born: Gilman, Vt., November 19, 1924 Ambition-To be a radio technician or join the Marines. Rifle Club 1, 2: Honor Roll 2: Social Committee 2, 3: Junior Prom Committee 31 N. Y. A. 3, 43 Glee Club Concert 3, 4: Food Sale 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 43 Foot- ball Ticket Sales 3, 4: Harvest Supper 41 Baseball 4: Class Basketball 43 Freshman Hop Committee 4: Stunt Night 4. He stammers, he stuttersg he's never quite at ease, The pretty young coeds he loves to tease. WILLIAM JOSEPH SPINELLI Gutsie Born: Windingham, Vt., December 20, 1922 Ambition-To join the Marines. Rifle Club 19 Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 42 Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Honor Roll 1, 2g Track 3, 41 Baseball 3, 43 Football Captain 4. Bill is tall and brawny And a noted athlete too, As captain of the football squad, He proved what he could do. BARBARA JEAN STONE Barb Born: Lancaster, N. H., April 3, 1922 Ambition-To be a librarian. Stunt Night 23 Harvest Supper 4. She's quiet and cheery and always about But when she's angry better watch out. PAULINE ANNA WRIGHT Polly Born: Littleton, N. H., October 1, 1924 Ambition-To live in a New York apartment. G. A. A. 1: A. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Automobile Course Certliicate 39 Glee Club 3, 4, Junior Red Cross 4: Girl Reserves 43 Senior Play Committee 4. Still waters run deep So they say, We wonder if Pauline Is this way. School photos in this issue by Jenks-Photographers

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22 THE RECORD the music in the kitchen, whistling all the latest tunes. For several weeks afterwards, red flannel hash was a subject not to be discussed when seniors were around. In April Mr. Nelson announced that a class trip would be impossible due to war conditions. A banquet and ball was decided upon with George Magoon, Billy Magoon, Edward Miles, Richardson Lewis, Dorothy Maxwell, and jack Gallagher on the committee. This was held May 14 at Darling Inn in Lyn- donville, Vt. Mr. and Mrs. Glazier and Mr. Barry were our chaperons. Kim- ball Farr will never forget the Lyndonville watering trough. A jeep car, driven by a cute Southern soldier, proved to be the main attraction during inter- mission. This gave the army excellent advertising. Friday, May 15, proved to be a quiet morning for the teachers. This gave them a chance to rest up along with the seniors. In the afternoon the seniors discussed their adventures of the previous night, causing quite a bit of buzzing in classes. Looking back they seem short but wonderful years, which have given us memories we shall always treasure. Dorothy Maxwell. Class Will To whom it may concern: We, the most honorable class of nineteen hundred forty-two, A. D., being of sane mind and sound body do hereby revoke all other wills and do declare this to be our last will and testament. To our successors, the class of 1943, we give and bequeath our United States History books, knowing that they will enjoy them as much as we have. We leave the sophomore class the chemistry laboratory with no explosive materials. To the freshmen we give Room 6, guard it as carefully in the future as -- it has been in the past. Individual members of the class bequeath their many virtues and accom- ishments as follows: U -. V ,Q Robert Hastings leaves an alarm clock to Kenneth Weldon because a senior J d . fkr SX is never late. D K ,. fT fTRb D'kL t'tl f 1 1 , .. 0 0 n 0 y goes IC CWIS 1 e 0 C HSS C OWI1. ' V Carlyle Morrison wills his ability to grow to Ivan Wood. , , fy , 'V Patricia Lyon bequeaths her way with Miss Barrett to Frederick Carlin. 1 Karl Santy wills his dancing ability to Robert Robie. yi! 21 X 'X Omlah Smith's interests in Littleton go to Lorraine Quigley, in hopes that A944763 V ' lthe gas problem won't interfere. , ' Georgia Byron, Marjorie Keach and Hazel Presley leave their ability to get kelf i , rings to Everdene Williams. Xt' Winton Eastman and Patricia Holly hope Earl Berr and Eileen Stgncywill X, continue to get along as well as they did. 'Ziff ff! William Spinelli leaves his athletic pow s and hig -pitc ed voice to Win i ston Merrill and Robert Gadbois. Pauline Wright leaves her desire to attend school regularly to Ray Foster. W1 A - 4 ,