Littleton High School - Record Yearbook (Littleton, NH)

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Shortly following this we were then gathered together to order our class rings which we re- ceived around Christmas. Now we were well on our way. Looking first at our treasury, then at the plans for the Junior Prom and class trip, we decided it was about time we started the list of debits grow- ing on the treasurer's report. Our first money making proposition was a hay- ride which proved to be quite a success, even though the hay was rather limited! During the year a number of dances were held, which didn't break any money making records but did help the cause. Selling programs at foot- ball games and hot dogs at basketball games also helped to keep the ball rolling. Early in December first plans were made for the junior Prom, which was to be held at the school on May 9th. Weeks before the great date arrived, we set out to transform an ordinary gym floor into a lovely summer starlight evening. We all worked hard to make this wonderful event the success it was and were well paid for our efforts when the day we had waited so long for at last came. The beautiful music of Ray Ladieu's or- chestra, and the lovely array of colorful gowns added to the enjoyment and delight of everyone, making it a wonderful and unforgettable eve- ning. Senior Year For the fourth and last time we found our- selves in the classrooms of L.H.S. occupying the honorable seats in Room 10. With the usual vigor and pep of our energetic class the annual election of officers was held. Arthur Rioux was re-elected to the presidency, Dick Champagne took over the vice-presidency, and Nancy St. Lawrence and Nancy Ross reassumed their duties of secretary and treasurer. Having the opportunity as Seniors to hold the first dance of the year, preparations were soon made and it proved to be a big success. Others were held throughout the year. We knew that we would have to work hard to be able to go to New York City for the class trip. With this in mind we planned a food sale to be held the last Saturday of every month. Due to the fact that donations of food were limited, the food sale income was usually kept below the ten dollar mark. With football just around the corner, we made plans to sell hotdogs and coffee at the football games. With these profits coming in we managed to make the treasury look a little less meager. So the football season kicked out and the bas- ketball season bounced in. Once again we were out to earn money by selling candy and pop. We wish to express our gratitude to 'fOld Faithful, Wayne Ruggles, who had the unfortunate task of delivering our goods for the past two years. The next few class meetings were devoted to the day we had been planning and waiting for all summer. The Freshmen were quickly weeded out as we, of the Senior Class, chose our Freshman for the day. After a few shoe-shines, proposals, songs, little errands and of course the refresh- ments we served, and which should have been gratefully accepted because they were something you don't get every day, Freshman Hop Day ended. The Freshmen who proved to be very good sports were ready to retire at the end of the day-and so were we! Next in line was the annual Senior Play which we selected to be 'fStrange Boarders, a mystery comedy. Margaret Welch admirably handled the lines of Cordelia, the boardinghouse landlady and created a hilarious scene when she chased Arthur Rioux through one door and out the other until he landed on the floor with a crash. With these two events as things of the past we now directed our mail to New York City. We couldn't come to a decision as to which hotel we would give the honor of our patronage so after many useless arguments we turned to the treas- ury for an answer. This privilege was given to the Bristol Hotel but we must admit they didn't get a chance to get acquainted with the honorable seniors of L.H.S. because it was a busy four days in the city. At 2:00 A. M. Wednesday morning forty-one Seniors pushed their way into the Vermont Tran- sit Bus, anxious to get to the city as soon as possible. We made our appearance about noon and the tours started at 2:00 P. M. and ended at 12:00 noon Saturday. We visited Radio City, Carnegie Hall, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Hayden Planetarium, Ringling Brothers Circus, Broadway shows, Chinatown, Harlem, and .... well, this could go on forever because I don't think we missed very much. It seemed very bewildering that we could spend four years of hard work in just four days' time, but we canlt say that it was wasted because we all had a wonderful time. We returned to Littleton late Saturday night and somehow I have a feeling that most of us spent Sunday in bed. Now these events are things of the past but they will always hold a place in the memory of each and every one of us.

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C i JJ -AA5fory We I ' 'Li It X-S W, 1, if Z' Lv hce upon ci 7016. . . lt was a foggy, dim, dusky morn four years ago when fifty-seven scared and shaking fresh- men trudged up the l'.ill toward that great build- ing at the top where they would make their first step to the future. From the first day we, who composed that group of lowly freshmen, were looked down upon by the almighty Seniors. Trying to follow in the path of our elders we held our first class meeting to select our leaders. We found them in Nelson Kinne who was named as our presiding officer, Stanley Ross who occu- pied the seat of vice-president, Ruth Stiles, who was the one to give undivided attention to the meetings for records' sake and Nadine Blandin, was named to head the Department of Finance. A few weeks flew by. Les petitsv freshmen were beginning to feel at home and were coming out of their shells. Plans were made for our first and last weiner roast which was held at the Lit- tleton Sand Pit with Mrs. Kapala and Mr. Hor- ton as chaperones. A fine time was had by all in spite of the fact that a few uninvited Senior Guests attended and at the close of the evening we came to the conclusion that we had four happy years ahead of us. Having other things to occupy our minds, the dread of that long day, after which we could be classified as full fiedged members of L.H.S., left us. However it hadn't left the minds of those grand old Seniors and when they so innocently entered our chambers one fall day with the excit- ing news that we were to come clad in old-fash- ioned garments. the dread found its way back and until that unforgettable event, the days were numbered for us. lf many of us looked slightly green in the face it may have been because of our diet during the day which mainly consisted of garlic, onions, lemons, yeast-cakes and other delicious morsels. Now as our thoughts wander back through the last four years, we can remember saying that we had as much fun from the merrimenf as those high and mighty Seniors. So as the weeks and months flew by we be- came well-known by the upper classmen for our giggles and whispering in the corridors and study hall. Unfortunately our treasury did not burst the school safe, due to our inexperience in this money-making scheme. Sophomore l f'ar Our second year in L.H.S. started off with the usual noise. We were making sure everyone knew we were once again in the little red schoolhouse for another year. Holding a very quiet and dignihed class meet- ing we elected Carbee Roache as President, jerry Marquis as vice-president, Nancy Ross as secre- tary, and Nancy St. Lawrence as treasurer. Beginning to show more maturity, we managed to direct a little of our attention toward the empty treasury and proving how serious-minded we had become, we actually made some plans for the annual f'Sadie Hawkins dance. For a week before this dance, the boys ducked around cor- ners trying to evade the eager girls. The Top Hatters provided the music for us and the dance turned out to be a gala affair with cider and doughnuts for refreshments. Naturally we had exhausted ourselves with this strenuous task of actually putting on a dance, so thereafter we rested ourselves for the next two terms in order to be full of pep for the oncoming year. Our big money-making plans had petered out a little, but nevertheless we had covered up that empty spot in the treasury. Junior Year Early in the fall of 52l' we once again entered the portals of L.H.S. very proud to be addressed as upper-classmen. We didn't waste any time in calling to order our first class meeting to visit the polls and name the leaders for this important year. Arthur Rioux occupied the chair to be assisted by jerry Marquis, who was named as vice-president. Correspondence was to be taken care of by Nancy St. Lawrence and the pennies were to be counted by Nancy Ross. 19-

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.fd guze info Me ..7i,4fu1'e . . 1 --- if Q 'B' s.'q':ef- ' L- 4 Qv,fif. C I Stevens: It was just fine for you to come visit me this evening. Usually all the people I see come through the emergency door of the Hospital. Ross: I was lucky to get here as I left our oldest daughter in charge of the other three children. My Ford Gwendolyn stalled on Cottage Street, so while I was pushing it I grabbed a magazine from my son's stand. Stevens: Don't tell me the old Ford is still run- ning as it did in 1953? Ross: It hasn't had a flat tire since graduation night. How's life been treating you since those old high school days? Stevens: just grand, the children are angels and Vm chief assistant in the operating room year 'round. Now, let's view your magazine. Ross: Why, look at this! Those team-mates john Tunney, james Keough and Leslie Sherman are advertising a T. K. S. Construction Co. which was formerly Kenneth Curran's Construction Co. of Littleton. N. H. Side notes say that when business is poor they fall back on a weekly at- traction at the T, K. S. Casino, formerly Art's Ark. Feature attraction is former 'fMona Chris- tie in the newest creations from Broadway. who is forced to do this to support her husband and children. Stevens: My, those people look familiar. Why, it is chief operator of the Littleton Telephone Office. Rachel Gadbois, giving Mrs. Clifton Ennis tBet- ty Longchampsl a feature on not flirting with the servicemen when handling long distance calls. Ross: Oh, look at these new hair styles done by the Stevens Beauty Salon. That model, Miss Betty Ann Stevens, is wearing her new hairdo which has swept the country. She has traveled abroad and found that men's hair does not do these updos justice. Stevens: I see in this social column that Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott Sherman. fourth wife of the construction engineer, went to the Belgian Congo to visit Miss Margaret Welch who is big game hunting. They met Missionary William Wallace who was teaching the African natives the proper etiquette in eating watermelons and how to spell the word Keene, that is, Keene, N. H. journalist Carbee Roache, with the help of Miss Welch, is gathering material for his new book on Life of the Cockroach and 'tThe Habits of the Welch Bug. Ross: On the way down I stopped at the super- service station on the Littleton Turnpike only to find our old classmate, Patrick Henry joseph Cullen demonstrating his new Oldsmobile with the fingertip touch control. Stevens: These items of social interest hold the name of Eleanor Rowe, first lady Ambassador to Greece, who, while residing in Solonika, enter- tained Admiral Richard E. Champagne, head of the Far East Fleet and well-known member of the Bean Society. Ross: Here is a page of outstanding professions. john Bigelow, head electrician, has just finished wiring the new Rehabilitation Center on the site of the old Dells area. Professor Lewis Glode is head of the Physical Culture Department under the supervision of the director Dorothy Lehan. It was observed that joan Lehan, registered nurse, while off duty, was caught chasing a mouse down the hall. Stevens: The Famous Mona Christie says in this testimonial that you should patronize Teddy Halvorsen's super-service taxi from Littleton to St. Johnsbury. Trips over are made alone and frequently little Teddy Bears ride back to Littleton. Ross: Here's a picture of Mr. Leon Mousey Foster who has just completed a new super-high- way straight from Littleton to New York City in the interest of his famous ffSharkeyls Restau- rant on Fifth Avenue. This restaurant is the well known roundaway of Paul Pilotte when he is in New York on business. Stevens: Extravagant eggs in your favorite pastel colors to match your egg beaters, only 29c per dozen. Extra special, your name engraved for Sc. These eggs are produced and engraved at the famous Five Hundred Hen Ranch run by Nel- son Kinne. You can get a discount by contacting the saleswoman, Sheila Gilman, who works here part time and also for the BLATT BLATT HORN COMPANY. Ross: Help wanted! Miss Georgette Houle. man- ln.,