Littleton High School - Record Yearbook (Littleton, NH)

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THE RECORD 21 MEMOIRS Pea green Freshmen of L. H. S.-that's what they called us then! I remember only too well that night when we, as a body numbering ninety-five, like it or not-and you can bet your boots we didn't- had to advertise the fact that we were as green as they make them. That little piece of green crepe paper, although measuring perhaps not more than two inches long and a half inch wide, certainly did the trick. You can ask the boys about that. But we had fun. Being the first class to introduce the Twelfth-night party seemed to us quite an honor, and we did our best to make it a success. The brightest picture which stands out in my mind was the bonfire built that night and kindled by pine twigs. Any stranger happening to pass by no doubt would at least have thought about running for his life, for I can assure you we made an excellent pack of Indians. Oh, and by the way, another, but more furious fire, the war, was kindled that year, and by it, we, as the traditional pea green freshmen, hard- ly realized what lay ahead. Less than that were we aware that more fuel would still be heaped upon it as we left our Alma Mater. The Gay, Young Sophomoresn was a good title for us during our second year here at L. H. S., but we were really more than that. In the first place, we were becoming a little bolder and were feeling just a trifle more important to ourselves and our school than we had during the previous year. Then too, that was the year that parties started meaning more to us. As I recall it the most important social, or at least the one which best suited our taste, was our Harvest Dance. Doughnuts and cider always is an appetizing combination. Yes, getting around was becoming quite an art by the mid- dle of the year. Many of our best athletes were beginning to come out of their shells and even made their debuts. The two following years more than proved this to be so. As the days rolled on we picked up more and more knowledge and even stored a great deal of it away to be used effectively when we would return the next fall. And so, as the year came to an end, we felt quite pleased with ourselves, knowing we had passed the stage of being underclassmen, otherwise known as small-fry, to enter into one of promise As the wheels of time roll on, so we too rolled on into the second category of our high school life which unbeknown to us then, would probably be our happiest moments in life. Off to a good start, we planned our wienie roast at the traditional sandpit. The queer com- binations of food that night would have put a French chef to won- dering about the American cuisine. The year was quickly sliding by with much activity. St. Patrick's Dance was a merry celebration, especially when the balloons suspended from the rafters were re- leased and a mad scramble, putting the California Gold Rush to shame, was made for them. As all good things must come to an end, so with our Junior year. Our last two months were busy onesg togeth- er with our Junior Prom and final exams we were as busy as bees.

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THE RECORD MILLARD VINCENT BRESNAHAN Mill, Bres Born: Milltown, Me., October 3, 1925. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 4. Mill is a private in the U. S. Air Corps. IRVING RICHARD BYRON Red Born: Peru, Me., February 24, 1924. Athletic Association 1, 2, 33 Youth Extension 2, 33 Stunt Night 23 Junior Prom Committee 33 Assistant Art Editor of Record 33 Physical Education Demon- stration 33 National Youth Association 33 Hi-Y 33 Class Reporter 33 Assistant Baseball Manager 3. P. F. C. Irving Byron of the United States Para- troopers is stationed at Camp Forrest, Tenn. RICHARD GEORGE DUVAL Dick Born: Littleton, N. I-I., December 23, 1925. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Youth Extension 2, 3, 43 Football 3. AS!2c Richard Duval is a gunner's mate in the Amphibian Force. He is now stationed on the U. S. S. L. S. T. 609. CLAYTON EARL HERBERT Sleepy Born: Littleton, N. H., August 11, 1924. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. Sf2c Clayton Herbert is stationed at Camp Shelton, Norfolk, Va. He is studying electricity in the Navy. GEORGE HENRY HERBERT Born: Littleton, N. H., July 22, 1925. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Stunt Night 33 Base- ball 3. S! lc George Herbert is stationed at Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, N. Y. He is in the Coast Guard and has specialized in Radar. CHARLES CLIFFORD McHUGH Bud Born: Woodsville, N. H., November 21, 1925. Athletic Association 1, 2, 33 Orchestra l, 2, 33 Stunt Night 1, 23 Football 2, 33 Basketball 2, 33 Youth Ex- tension 2, 33 North Country Concert 12 Track 23 Junior Prom Committee 33 Class Treasurer 3. S,f2c Charles McHugh is now on convoy duty. GEORGE HOMER TENNEY Pig Born: Littleton, N. H., November 24, 1925. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 13 Stage Manager Senior Play 4. At the present time t'Pig is stationed at Camp Blanding, Fla., being a member of America's spear- heads of attack, the U. S. Infantry. EVERETT MILLEN WINSLOW Ev Born: Littleton, N. H., August 27, 1925. Athletic Association 1, 2, 33 Youth Extension 2, 33 Basketball 2, 35 Baseball 3. S!2c Everett Winslow is now on convoy duty. iv, JOSEPH ERNEST SULHAM Joe Born: Northbridge, Mass., April 1, 1926. Ambition-Navy Air Corps. Stand upright! Speak thy thoughts! They only live who dare. ' Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Youth Extension 3, 43 Assistant Literary Editor Record 33 Stunt Night 1, 2. Note: Joseph Sulham completed his work in February and is now in the Navy. He is awarded his diploma at this Commencement. His picture appears with the other service men.

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22 THE RECORD How could we ever forget the Junior Prom. The pomp and chiv- alry of our own classmen was inspiring. The beautifully decorated hall added to the regality of the occasion. After this, we knew we should be preparing more seriously for our Alma Mater. With this in mind, we returned the next fall as grand old Seniors, holding the privilege of being the upperclassmenn of L. H. S. Ours was the example for the school to follow and how we carried on this task rests solely upon the opinions of the individuals we encountered daily. This was to be our big year and we faced it with an undaunted spirit, electing Hadley Gadbois, president, Richard Muzzey, vice president, Gloria Lyons, secretary, and Wilbur Willey, treasurer, as our representatives of Seniorship. Perhaps the biggest part in this, our Senior year, was our play, Shirt Sleeves, dubbed an excellent success. How well those long rehearsals come back to me-Tina Pierce continuously giggling and -Miss Eastman trying to keep us in hand, small incidents to be cher- ished in these, my Memoirs, Socials and Stunt Night, in particular, hold another reminiscent place in my mind. Too soon is the year coming to an end but what a glorious ending this is-Last Assembly, Class Day, and Graduation, the three greatest and strongest of our Memoirs crowding in upon us and suddenly we find ourselves ready to journey forth into the world of success, fortune, fame, war, and disaster. We had begun to realize the war before graduation, how- ever, for during our last two years many of our members had left us to join the armed services. Thus, as we forty-three Seniors stand courageously today on the open road to life, we gather in these, our Memoirs, that they may always remain with us and cheer us in days of distress and encourage us in times of need. By Gloria Lyons CLASS WILL We, the class of 1944, mindful that the close of our high school life is approaching, being of as sound a mind as it is possible for a group of so diverse individuals to be, and being aware of our respon- sibilities to those who may haltingly try to follow our illustrious footsteps, do hereby and herewith declare this instrument to be our last will and testament. Collectively : To the Junior Class, the legal heirs to our titles, home rooms, and detentions, we will the right to have the Freshmen Hop, hop meaning a social event. To the Sophomores, we will our quiet studious ways, said be- quest being in full payment of any attachment any member may have on any Senior. To the Freshmen we will our ability to go places, especially to the office, said bequest to be held in trust by a board to be appointed from the first opportunity room held after September first 1944. Individually : Marion Olson wills her shapely figure to Jean Mills. Miles Quigley wills his ability to argue to Mike Machell.