Littleton High School - Record Yearbook (Littleton, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

, as-.L ..:W .zmmk--vm.,,..m:. ,na-13.-1: :,.v.gmwmwwn.muaQu.4 - 'wmv ' rsamuqxsmw-wmramaeanmsan, G 1z1wzum The Reeord 1 e f 2 Y W 4 .f piz , 'wf.f Knowledge Is Power Our School 1926 - 1954 1954 -- ? MA, lhe Cftlzid of! 1954, cleclicale lhis, Our .ghrtior yearhoo Whose constant help and wholehearted interest in all our activities has contributed so much to the happy memories of our high school years and who represents the ideals of sincerity toward which we all strive. lo Wfdam orrld 7 ufaerinfenclenf 5 ywewage As your graduation or commencement approaches, I want to extend to you my sincere wish for success and happiness in the years that lie ahead. You have reached this milestone in your life because you have worked and studied. If you are to be successful, you must continue to study. A mind can soon become fallow if one does not continually pour truth into it. Happiness can not be found by merely seeking it. Happiness will come as the by-product of hard work and from assuming responsibilities. Lincoln once said,'fRivers follow the course of the least resistance, that is why they are so crooked. Put forth every effort to make your course straight. LESLIE S. CUMMIXGS Superintendent of Schools -4- ja fAe Qvuluaffng 661.64 of lt is an honor and a pleasure for me to write a few words of preface to the Record for the Class of '54, It is my sincere hope that we have made sufficient impression on and given direction to your lives. May God speed your success and happiness in life. ARTHUR J. KENNEY Principal -5- Y 742 QCOFJ QW Front Row: left to right-P. Clarke, R. Cooper, D. Lewis, editorg F. Bugely, Mr. Morris. Second Row: R. Ryan, G. Harris, D. Lewis, A. Leonard, J. Roddy, L. Presby. We hope you will appreciate and enjoy our work on this year's RECORD. TLC for Under the competent direction of Mr. Morris, our staff this year consisted almost R entirely of Seniors. Much credit for our accomplishments should go to Dorothea 1 Lewis. our Editor-in-Chief. E Patti Clarke was this year's Business Manager and also did much of the typing. Faith Bugely, Literary Editor worked hard and deserves special recognition. Rosalie C 9 Cooper served as Assistant Editor. The credit for extra pictures goes to Allvin Leonard and Lawrence Presby. David 0 5 Lewis drew the excellent sketches. Many people other than those previously mentioned helped this Yearbook reach R its completion. Although space limitations prevent their mention here, they are also 4 deserving of our gratitude. D This year's RECORD should be the best ever, especially since we have had two chances to write it up. We hope that you will think so, too. -- 6 - MA COWLQ . Enter-Welcome to your Yearbook of 1954! Life at Littleton High School, the gay happy times, the adventure, fun, excitement, and hard work shared by each of us unfolds through the following pages. We know you will always cherish fond memories of your school. May you experience a pleasing feeling of nostalgia as you leaf over the pages, recalling 'fold times, old books, old friends. For me, personally, my year as editor-in-chief has been a great experience. With the co-operation of the staff, plans for composing the book have been an interesting assignment, as well as a most satisfying one. Especially to the Seniors we wish all good luck as they leave this building which has been their studying home for four short wonderful years. We hope that the years to come may be as successful as those through which we have just passed. How many times we have gazed out at the sapphire sky dancing with buoyant clouds and wondered about our future! The past though usually nice to remember is over and done with and now just a page in memory. The present is constantly with us, but tomorrow! Ah, we have made that our dreamer's paradise- no hope too foolish, no goal too high! Yes, we have enjoyed these rosy dreams but now as we graduate we realize that we are facing stern reality and as the American citizens of tomorrow we should truth- fully ask ourselves what share we shall take in perpetuating our dynamic civilization. We know that all of us will be facing many problems and that there will be difficult decisions to make. The fight between the free nations and our communistic foes is being intensified, and although a wave of weariness may come over us we must ever press forward. If we, as young graduates, can be made to feel the spirit of service and the warm inner satisfaction that comes from such service, then there will be hope in meeting our responsibilities as workers in the great democracy for which we all yearn. We must realize that our youthful dreams may not work out as we have hoped, but let us always remember that materialistic gain does not count in building charac- ter. Faith, hope, and joy remain with us as enduring attributes. As our paths separate let us ever keep in mind the words of this closing poem, written by Samuel Valentine Cole: 'fNor fate, nor chance, nor any star commands Success and failure-nought but your own hands To fail, and fail again, and none the less Keep faith and heart,--that also is success To gather gold or fame and be not true To truth and self, oh, that is failure too.'l .lorofdea album Editor .--7.. A, Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class ommencemenlf - 1954 Motto: They conquer who believe they can? Colors: Blue and Silver Flower: White Carnation Orator: Justus Beal Gifts: Patricia Clarke and Bette Wood Marshals: Vernon Wood, Roberta Ryan, Richard Millen and Sally Lehan Poet: Dorothea Lewis Historians: Dorothea Lewis, Justus Beal Prophets: Faith Bugely, Joan Roddy Will: Patricia Clarke, Faith Bugely gfdzizi 00,8 fTune: While We're Ifounguj To you, L. H. S., Weill raise our praise Fond memoirs of unforgotten days, Life has been pure bliss With you a part of us: Your presence will be missed By all wholve shared your trust. As we leave these halls, on this day We'll stop and think of life along the way: Hope beckons on, Sweet as a song Unveiling future dreams, bright and gay. Raymond Morrison Dorothea Lewis -3- 6-761455 CeI'6 ALLVIN L. LEONARD General Born: January 28, 1934, Littleton, N. H. Class President 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 4: Basketball, J. V. 1, 2: Basketball Varsity 3: One-Act Play Cast 3: Mgr. Llghtlng One-Act Plays 4: Senior Play Cast 4: Mgr. Lighting for Senior Play 4: Record Staif 1, 2, 3, 4: Freshman Hop Committee 4: Track Team 1, 2: Junior Prom Decoration Chairman 3: Census 4: Music Festival 2: Sophomore Basketball Team 2: Mixed Cholr 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: North Country Science Fair 3: Jr. H. S. Basketball Tournament 1: Student Council 4: Supper Committee 4. To be a State Trooper JAMES GRIFFIN HARRIS, JR. GriE Born: February 20, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Class Treasurer 1: Vice President Class 2: Secretary of Class 3: Vice President 4: North Country Music Festival 2: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Co-Capt. Basketball Team 4: Co-Capt. Baseball Team 4: Jr. H. S. Basket- ball Tournament 1: Class C All-State Tackle 1953-4: Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 3, 4: Senior Play 4: One-Act Plays Stage Crew 4: Census 4: Sophomore Basketball Team 2: Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Supper Committee 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: A. A. President 4: Hi-Y 2, 3: American Legion Baseball 1, 2: Record Stan' 4: Junior Prom Committee 3: Boys' Glee Club 3, 4: Honor Roll 3, 4: N. H. I-l. S. Baseball Tournament 3: Science Fair 3: Chicken Pie Supper 4. To be 8. SUCCESS in life STEPHANIE EATON Steph Born: July 22, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Secretary of Class 2, 4: Vice President of Class 3: A. A. 2, 3, 4: Freshman Hop Committee 4: Junior Prom Receptionist 2: Junior Prom Committee 3: Census 4: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4: George H. Tllton Awards 1, 2, 3: Queen's Attendant at Carnival Ball 1, 2, 3: DAR Representative 4: National Honor Society 3, 4: Usher for Class Night 3: Ski Team 1: Y-Teens 1: Prompter Senior Play and One-Act Plays 4: Ticket Seller Football and Baseball Games 1, 2, 3: Award highest 3-year English average 3: Softball Team 2: Supper Committee 4: H1-Y Conference 4: Hi-Y 4: Golf Team 3: Secretary National Honor Society 4: Pianist Freshman Girls' Glee Club 2: North Country Science Fair 3: Stunt Night 1: Ellingwood Garage Project 4. To strive for the best DAVID L. SLAYTON Dave Born: July 21, 1936, P0l'tSm011th, N. H. Tilton Academy 1, 22 Football 2: Basketball 2: Baseball 1, 2: Student Council 1: Littleton High 3, 4: Football 3, 4: Basketball 3. 4: Student Council 3: Treasurer of Class 4: Census 4: Intra- murals 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4: N. H. H. S. Baseball Tournament 3. To l'l'1Bl'l'y 8.11 heiress -9- .ST?VlK1ll4l'2J LILLIAN BARBARA ALLEN Miss X Born: January 15, 1937, Littleton, N. H. Chairman, Class Party Entertainment Committee 15 Class Party Refreshment Committee 15 Softball 1, 25 Intramural Basket- ball 1, 29 Food Sale Committees 1, 2, 3: Record Stan 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 25 Census 45 Y-Teen's 15 Co-ed Hi-Y 2, 35 Junior Prom 3: Chairman Hot Dog Committee 3: Ticket Seller Football Games 2, 35 Chairman Patron and Patronesses Committee 35 Class Night Usherette 35 Senior Play Usherette 45 Make-up Committee for Three One-Act Plays 4: Ticket Seller Baseball Games 25 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 3, 45 Baccalaureate 35 Graduation Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Spring Festival 1, 2, 3, 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Freshman Hop 45 Record Stall' Typist 35 Record Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 45 Football and Baseball Programs 2, 35 Three One-Act Play Programs 3, 4: Field Hocksy 1. To find out something about nothing! RONALD CHARLES BAKER Dooley Born: January 11, 1936, Keene, N. H. Junior High Tournament 15 Basketball 1, 2, 3: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 15 North Country Choir 25 Youth and Government 35 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Census 45 Three One-Act Plays, Stage Crew 4: Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 35 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 1, 25 North Country Science Fair 35 Freshman Hop Committee 4: Choir 43 Boys' Glee Club 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Wants to major in the agricultural held JUSTUS H. BEAL Jud Born: September 22, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Paper Drive 1: Basketball Ticket Committee 1: Projectionist 1, Z, 3, 45 Junior Prom Committee 3: Record Staff 45 Freshman Hop Committee 45 Senior Play 4: Three One-Act Plays 4: Prize Speaking 4: Census 4. Hopes to become a director THELMA HAZEL BIXBY ' 'Tommy' ' Born: February 12, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Refreshment Committee 1, 25 Stunt Night 15 Girls' Glee Club 4: Mixed Choir 2, 3, 45 All-State 3, 4: Band 2, 35 Junior Prom Committee 3: Food Sale Committee 15 Chicken Pie Committee 45 A. A. 1, 2, 35 Census 45 Senior Play Usherette 4. Plans to be a beautician FAITH BUGELY Faye Born: February 29, 1936, Plattsburg, N. Y. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Honor Roll 3, 45 National Honor Society 3, 45 Girls' State 35 Football Ticket Committee 25 Basketball Food Committee 35 Baseball Ticket Committee 25 Chicken Pie Supper 45 Census 45 Record Staff 1, 2, 3, 45 Literary Editor 45 Y-Teens 15 Class Prophecy 45 Class Will 4. Always to do her best in whatever life brings JANICE ARLENE CELLEY Jan Born: December 30, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 3, 4: Food Sale Committees 1, 2: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Spring Concert 3: Usherette for Spring Band Concert 3: Candidate for Carnival Queen 3: Fresh- man Hop Committee 4: Senior Play Ads 4: Record Ads 4: Stage Crew for Senior Play 4: Census 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Senior Play Ticket Committee 4. Plans to be a nurse and marry a marine PATRICIA ELEANOR CLARKE Patti, Clark Born: November 4, 1935, Littleton, N. H. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 2, 3, 4: Majorette Group 1: Head Majorette 2, 3, 4: Band Spring Festival 2, 3, 4: Eastern States Exposition 3: Joint Band Concert 3, 4: State Audition Festival 3: Girls' Glee Club 1, 4: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: Special Quartet 2, 3: Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4: Graduation Chorus 2, 3, 4: Stunt Night 2: North Country Science Fair 3: National Honor 3: Honor Roll 2, 3: Sophomore Cheerleading Group 2: Field Hockey 2: Soft- ball 1, 2, 4: Census 4: Intramural Basketball 3: Junior Prom Decoration and Ticket Committees 3: Chairman Music Commit- tee for Junior Prom 3: Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance, co-chairman 2: Freshman Hop 4: Chicken Pie Supper Committee 4: Business Manager of Record 4: Student Assistant Director of Three One-Act Plays 3: Senior Play 4: Y-Teens 1: Hi-Y 2, 3: Baseball and Football Programs 3: Gregg Shorthand Award 3: Softball Ticket Seller 1, 2, 3: Ellingwood Garage Project 4: Class Will 4: Class Gifts 4. To better myself every way and make my school proud of me DAVID B. COLBY Dave Born: May 1, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball Co-Captain 4: Football 2, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: American Legion Junior Baseball 1, 2: Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: State Baseball Tournament 3: Jr. Ski Team 8: National Honor Society 3, 4: National Honor Society President 4: A. A. 4: Student Council 1, 2: Class Treas- urer 3: Band 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee Club 3, 4: Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: N. H. Music Festival 2, 3, 4: Vt. State Music Festival 2: Community Orchestra 3, 4: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4: State Older Boys' YMCA Conference and Council 2, 3, 4: North Country Older Boys' Conference and Council 2: North Country Youth Conference 3, 4: Council 3: State Youth and Government Senator 3: Three One-Act Plays 4: State Drama Festival 4: North Country Science Fair 3: George H. Tilton Award, Highest U. S. History average 3: Tilton essay, Second Award 3: First Editorial Award, Elks 3: Tuck Award 8: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Census 4: Junior Prom 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 2: Freshman Hop 4. Wants to do his best PHYLLIS MAY COLLINS Red, Phyl Born: July 23, 1936, St. Johnsbury, Vt, St. Johnsbury Academy 1, 2: Girls' Glee Club 4: Choir 3, 4: Junior Prom Decoration Committee 3: Cast in Three One-Act Plays: A. A. 3, 4: Class Night Usher 3: Graduation Night Usher 3: Spring Concert 3, 4: Chicken Pie Supper Committee 4: Census 4: Senior Play Make-Up Committee 4: Honor Roll 3, 4: National Honor Society 4: Dancing Lessons 4: School Reporter 4. Wants to be 8. Nurse ROBERTA FRANCES COREY Berta Born: November 21, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Chicken Pie Supper 4: Senior Usherette 4: Cheerleader 2, 3: Head Cheerleader 4: Basketball 1, 4: Freshman Party Committee 1: Junior Prom 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 2: Baseball Programs 2: Baseball Tickets 3, 4: Sophomore Cheerleader 2: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Choir 3, 4: Special Girls' Choir 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Softball 1: Field Hockey 2: Spring Festival 1, 2, 3, 4: Freshman Hop 4: Basketball Refreshments 3, 4: Census 4: Assistant Editor of Record 3: Record Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Food Sales 1, 2, 3: Paper Drive 1, Wants to travel around the world - 11 3?na!llf0J .S??nalureJ EDWARD J. CRYANS Eddie Born: August 18, 1934, Canada Glee Club 1: A. A. 1, 2g Basketball Ticket Committee 1: Paper Drive 1: Honor Roll 2, 35 Census 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4. Major in the field of education BETTY M, DICKERMAN Born: April 29, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Softball 1, 23 Food Sale Committees 2, 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 23 Junior Prom Decoration Committee 3: Junior Prom Tickets 3: Senior Play Cast 4: Senior Play Tickets 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Chicken Pie Tickets 4: Freshman Hop 4: Census 4. RHODA DOWNING Ro-Ro, Gram Born: January 27, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Gould Academy 3: Chicken Pie Supper Head Chairman 4: Bas- ketball Captain 4g Freshman Party Committee 11 Junior Prom 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: A. A. 1, 2, 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Softball 1, 2: Field Hockey 2: Band 2, 4: Y-Teens 1: Freshman Hop 43 Food Sale Committee 1, 2: Census 4: Basketball Refresh- ments 4g Carnival Queen runner-up 4: Record Staff 1, 2: Senior P.ay Make-Up Committee 4. To become an Elementary teacher NORMAN DUVAL Norm Born: February 19, 1935, Littleton, N. H. A. A. 1, 2: Junior Prom 3: Senior Play Stage Crew 4: Three One-Act Plays Stage Crew 4: Census 4: Chicken Pie Supper Committee 4. To have my own small business EARL JACOB ELLINGWOOD Eili Born: June 13, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball J. V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4: Football 1, 3, 43 Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 All-State Music Festival 4: Senior Play 4: Freshman Hop 4: Junior Prom Committee 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Honorable Mention Class C All-State Football Bench 4: Detroit Tigers' Tryout 3: I-Ii-Y 3, 4: Census 41 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior High Basketball Tournament 1: Baseball Co-Captain 4: Sophomore Basketball Team 23 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: North Country Science Fair 3: Jr. Legion Baseball 1, 2: N. H. H. S. Baseball Tourna- ment 3. To become an engineer -12- JAMES DAVID ENDERSON Jim Born: June 1, 1936, Littleton, N. H. A. A. 1, 2: Glee Club l, 2: Choir 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Com- mittee 2: Junior Prom Decoration Committee 3: Census 4: Base- ball manager l, 2: Football manager 1: Student Council 1: Record Dance Committee 2: Science Fair 2: Record Staff 3, 4. To build a bus line from Littleton to Gilman IRENE ANN FINN Finny Born: October 5, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Class Cheerleaders 2: Basketball 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: A. A. Vice President 3: Senior Play 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Junior Prom Committee 3: Junior Prom Receptionist 2: Carnival Queen Attendant 1, 2: Carnival Queen 3: Girls' Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 3, 4: Special Girls' Glee Club 4: Special Quartet 2, 3: Band 3, 4: Spring Festival 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 1, Hi-Y 3: Sadie Hawkins' Committee 2: Refreshment Committees 3, 4: Census 4: Stunt Night 1: Food Sales 1, 2, 3: Ticket Seller Football and Baseball Games 2: Record Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball Programs 2: Paper Drive 1. To be successful YVETTE THERESA LHCROIX Yvette Born: November 5, 1935, Gilman, Vt. Lancaster High 1: Girls' Glee Club 2: Mixed Choir 2: A. A. 2, 3, 4: Junior Prom 3: Freshman Hop 4: Supper Committee 4: Census 4: Record 2: Food Sale 2: Senior Play Make-Up Com- mittee 4. Beautician ALFRED BURGESS LANE ' 'Al Born: January 25, 1936, Newton, Mass. Student Council 3: Student Council President 4: Hi-Y 1, 3, 4: Hi-Y President 4: Older Boys' Conference 4: Chairman Fresh- man Hop Committee 4: Junior Prom 3: Record Staff 3: Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 4: North Country Choir 2: Band 2, 3: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Football Co-Captain 4: Skiing 6, 7, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4: Ski Team Capt. 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior National Ski Champion- ship fwyomingl 4: Sr. Play 4: One-Act Play Cast 4: State Drama Festival iDurhamb 4: Sophomore Basketball Team 2: Supper Committee 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: North Country Science Fair 3: Junior Legion Baseball 2: Jr. H. S. Basketball Tournament 1: Class C. All-State End 1953-4: Census 4: North Country Youth Conference President 4: Boys' Glee Club 4: N. H. High School Baseball Tournament 3: Baseball Co-Captain 4: Vt. State Music Festival 2: Science Fair 3: Chicken Pie Supper 4. To help in building a better tomorrow ROBERT PAUL LEACH ' 'Bob' Born: May 17, 1935, Dalton, N. H. Physical Education l, 2: Junior Prom 3: School Census 4: Senior Stage Crew 4 T. V. Technician Sglluluffd ggnatufed DAVID ALAN LEWIS Dave Born: April 22, 1936, Littleton, N. H. New Hampshire All-State Music Festival 2, 4: Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Choir 3, 4: Decorating and Advertising Committee for Junior Prom 3: Freshman Hop Committee 4: Basketball Manager 1, 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Advertising Committee 2: Supper Advertising Committee 4: 3 One-Act Plays Cast 4: Intramural Basketball 2, 3: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Artist Manager of Record 4: North Country Chorus, Lancaster 2: Graduation Choir 1, 2, 3: Census 4: Sr. Play Advertising and Stage Crew 4. Ca rtoonlst and Designing DOROTHEA LEWIS Dodo' ', D0tt0 Born: April 22, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Band 2, 3, 4: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, fAccompanistJ: N. H. All-State Music Festival QChorusl 4: 3 One-Act Plays Cast 3: Sr. Play Cast 4: Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4: Secretary of A. A. 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook 4: Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4: Stunt Night 1, 2, 3: Chicken Ple Supper 4: George H. Tilton Essay Award 1: Census 4: Junior Prom Decorating Committee 3: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4: Treasurer of National Honor Society 3, 4: Joint Band Concert 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Public Speaking 4: Eastern States Exposition 4: Orchestra 1: Vt. All-State Music Festival 4: N. H. State Audition Festival 3: Freshman Hop 4: Class History 4: Queen's Attendant at Car- nival Ball 4. To look constantly for opportunities to serve others EVELYN MAE LEWIS ' 'Evle Born: November 26, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Washington, D. C. tBandl 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Play Cast 4: Census 4: All-State Music Festival 3: Orchestra 1: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 2, 3,'4: Driver Education 4: Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4: Stunt Night 2. Hopes to become a teacher KATHERINE MacKAY Kathy Born: May 11, 1936, Sugar Hill, N. H. Spring Festival 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Choir 3, 4: Y-Teens 1: Food Sale 1, 2: Paper Drive 1: Record Stat! 1, 2, 3: Ticket Seller at Football Games 4: Junior Prom 3: Freshman Hop Com- mittee 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Senior Play Business Manager 4: Sr. Play Property Manager 4: Sr. Play Usher 4: Census 4: Soft- ball 2: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 2: Class Ode 4: Baccalaureate Ush-er 3. To reach the heights of everything SALLY ANN MARSH ' 'S8.l Born: May 12, 1935, Littleton, N, H. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 2: Softball 1: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Record Stat! 2, 3: Sadie Hawkins Dance Committee 2: Junior Prom Committee 2, 3: Intramural Basketball 1: Physical Education 1: Census 4. Wishes to become a Physical Education teacher RAYMOND T. MORRISON ' 'Tiny Born: March 23, 1936, West Danvllle, Vt. Athletic Association 1, 2: Glee Club 1, 2: Freshmen Dance Com- mittee 1: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Junior Prom Dance Committee 3: 3 One-Act Play Cast 4: Census 4: Choir 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Record Dance Committee 2: Biology Science Fair 2: Record Stal! 3, 4. WILBUR MAURICE PARKER ' 'Will' ' Born: April 28, 1934, Littleton, N. H. Glee Club 1, 2: Census 4: Stage Crew for Senior Play 4:Stage Crew for 3 One-Act Plays 4: Paper Drive 3. LAWRENCE H. PRESBY, JR. Larry Born: April 6, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Public Speaking 1: Freshmen Promise Award 1: Class President 1, 3: Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Chair- man 2: Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 3, 4: All State Chorus 3, 4: Protile Boy's State 3: Youth in Government Candidate for Governor 3: Track 2: Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Play Cast 4: Fresh- man Hop Co-M. C. 4: Elks Scholarship Award 3: J. V. Basket- ball 1, 2: Record Stat! 4: Census 4: Honor Roll 1, 2: National Honor Society 3, 4. To further my education REGINA JACQUELINE REYNOLDS Jackie Born: April 27, 1936, Huntington, Loilg ISlB.I1d, N. Y. Glee Club l, 2, 3: Band 2, 3: Basketball 3: Chairman, Sadie Hawkins' Dance Refreshment Committee 2: Chairman Junior Prom Refreshment Committee 3: Usherette at Play 4: Make-Up Committee 3 One-Act Plays 4: Field Hockey 1: Softball 1, 2: Dance Committees 1, 2, 3: Band Concert 3: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Freshmen Hop 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Census 4: Choir 4: Girls' Glee Club 4: Ticket Selling Baseball Games 2, 3: Y-Teens 1: Hi-Y 2: Spring Festival 1, 2, 3, 4: Food Sale Com- mittees 1, 2, 3: Intramural Basketball 1, 2: Record Stal! 1, 2: Graduation Chorus 1, 2, 3. To become a beauticlan JEAN ANNE RICARD Pee Wee Born: January 30, 1937, Littleton, N. H. Class Secretary 1: Record Stall' 1, 2, 3, 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 3, 4: Girls' Glee Club 4: Junior Prom Com- mittee 3: Spring Concert 2, 3, 4: Food Sales Committees 2: Graduation Chorus 2, 3: Census 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Com- mittee 2: Band 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 2, 3: Senior Play Usher 4: Stunt Night 2: Combined Concert 4: Softball 2: Sophomore Cheer- leader 2: Y-Teens 1: Junior Prom Receptionist 2. Hopes to keep her Teddy happy 115.. .ggnaluru -S?gI1atllI'eJ JOAN MARIE RODDY J0anie Born: October 18, 1937, Littleton, N. H. Orchestra 1: Band 2, 3, 4: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: All-State Chorus 2, 3, 4: Prize Speaking 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Prom 3: Senior Play 4: Freshman Hop 4: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 2: Census 4: A. A. 1, 2: Field Hockey 2: Softball 1: Stunt Night 1, 2: North Country Science Fair 3: Spring Concert 1, 2, 3: Eastern States Exposition 4: National Honor Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4: All-State Festival tBandJ 2, 3, 4: Joint Band Concert 3, 4: State Audition Festival 3: Special Quartet 3: Girls' Glee Club 1, 4: Record Staff 2, 4: Art Stad 4: Ellingwood Garage Project 4. To major in medicine ROBERTA M. RYAN Bobbi Born: November 25, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Mt. St. Mary's Seminary 1: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Decoration Committee 2: Sophomore Cheerleader 2: Field Hockey 2: Record Stat! 3, 4: Junior Prom Music and Decoration Committees 3: One-Act Play 3: Census 4: Senior Play Prompter 4: Glee Club 2, 3: Choir 4: Mixed Glee Club 4: Food Sales 2: A. A. 2, 3, 4: Supper Committee 4: Driver Education Certificate 3: Class Ode 4. To further interests in hotel management CHARLENE SIMMONDS Cha Born: July 14, 1936, Shelburne Falls, Mass. Band 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1: Glee Club 1: Choir 2, 3: Census 4: N. H. All-State Band 3: Queen's Attendant, Carnival Ball 3: One-Act Play Cast 3: Refreshments 3, 4: Ticket Seller, Baseball Games 1, 2: Hi-Y 2, 3: Supper Committee 4: Softball Team 1: Record Staff 1, 2, 3: Field Hockey Team 2: Joint Band Concert 3, 4: Junior Prom Hat Check 2: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 1: Prompter One-Act Plays 4: Elllngwood Garage Project 4: Stunt Night 1: Washington, D. C. fBandl 4. To become a teacher BETTEANN STEVENS B. A. Born: November 20, 1935, Springfield, Mass. Dancing Class 1: Softball 1: Glee Club 1, 3, 4: Field Hockey 1: Sadie Hawkins' Dance 2: A. A. 1, 3, 4: Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Play Usher 4: St. J. Academy 2: Make-Up Committee One-Act Plays 4: Census 4. Plans to marry a millionaire JOAN LEONA THOMPSON JOB Born: December 20, 1935, Littleton, N. H. Refreshment Committee 1: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Choir 4: Ticket Committee, Sr. Play 4: Sr. Play Advertising Committee 4: Candl- date for Carnival Queen 3: Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Stage Crew Sr. Play 4: Record Ads 4: Food Sale Committee 1, 2: Driver Education 3: Freshmen Hop Committee 4: Concession Stand for Football Games 4: Census 4: Chicken Pie Supper 4: Junior Prom Ticket and Decorating Committee 3: Athletic Asso- ciation 1, 2, 3, 4 Plans to be a beauticlan 116.- BETTY ANN VVOOD Boots Born: October 21, 1935, Concord, Vt. Lancaster Academy, Lancaster, N. H. 1, 2: Choir 3, 43 All-State 3, 4: Junior Prom Decoration 31 Freshmen Hop Committee 4: Girls' Glee Club 4: Census 4: Cheerleading 3, 4: Co-Captain 4: Spring Concert 33 Sr. Play Make-Up 45 Usher for Baccalaureate 3: Sr. Play Usher 3: Dancing Lessons 43 Soda Pop Committee 4. VERNON JOSEPH WOOD Skip Born: August 18, 1936, Littleton, N. H. Football 1. 2, 3: Co-Captain 42 Class C All-State Football Team 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: One-Act Plays 3: Senior Play 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Choir 3, 4: All-State Chorus 2, 3, 41 Junior Class Marshal 3: Class Marshal 4: Vlce President of Class 1: President of Class 2: Treasurer Hi-Y 2: Student Council 23 President Student Council 3: Band 2, 35 Sadie Hawkins' Dance Committee 2: Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4: Combined Band Concert 33 Supper Committee 45 Census 43 Honor Roll 4: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Good Citizenship Award 3: One-Act Play 3: Census 4: Music Festival 45 N. H. H. S. Base- ball Tournament 3. To make All-American Fullback Cyafw f9 oem After these gay years of such fun, The hard work shared by everyone, After hours of mirth and singing Through the aisles, our voices ringingg Writing essays, reports and news Reading surveys, establishing viewsg After we have closed the pages Of our books and studied ages, Now that we have finished our pa A new life we prepare to start. -.17... rt, -Sigfldfllffd Dorothea Lewis '54 i.1i.-.1. - 4 HOME busier H016 V6 l Q1 fyx Y 1 - X Dotto is sitting next to Tiny. -Eddie thinks fast making Steph is studying. Faye wears a new coiffure. Finny flirts. Bob Leach is firefighting. Dooley's cruising. Norm's nibbling. Al's skiing. Kay is humming. Bobbi is clowning. Wilbur's hunting. Jeannie fidgets. giferyflufng Z5 ormaj men -Earl is with Joan. -Jud gives his viewpoint. -Lillian wears five class rings. -Larry is moody. -Charlene blushes. -Evelyn Lewis smokes? -Betty Wood is mad. -Dave Colby is calculating. - Jim-Jim is laughing. -Patti raises one eyebrow. Dave Lewis whiles away a dull moment in class making a sketch. Yvette and Rhoda whip up all kinds of goodie rings. B. A. and Jackie arrive at 8: 14 fafter taking a slight break.J Phyllis brings her love letters to be analyzed. Allvin is flexing his shoulders and hollering Quiet Tiny is sitting next to Dotto. QIsn't this confusing?j Skip is singing be-bop and making like Stan Kenton. Bet Dickerman is doing dishes. Berta visits high schoolsw-hmmmmmmmmmm. Griff outscores George Mikan. Thelma and Joan operate the hot dog stands. Janice is hitting the night spots of the North Country. Mr -Mr -Mr Mr. Mr. Morris gets infuriated with us. fnot reallyj Kenney Htakes count. Pasichuke reminisces. Muse is griped. Moreau is worrying about this publication. - 18 .. up an -Dave Slayton is making a remark. alibi Cfewd .J4J45lf0ry re Q lv y WW . v 15 Us . hd f It seems as if only yesterday fifty bungling teen-agers who had the audacity to call them- selves Freshmen scrambled over the banks of Littleton High School's lawn to begin a wonder- ful four memorable years in the halls of higher learning. Before we really had a chance to collect ourselves we were called upon to serve the al- mighty Seniors, fstrictly in the line of duty, of coursej. Clad in ridiculous garments, both sexes smelled of atrocious concoctions, which almost forbade admittance into our homes. Of course we swallowed our pride for the day and sub- mitted to the whims of our elders. Later, we gave a riotous night show Cwhile our parents Hdgeted nervously in the audiencej, and then were politely invited to a get-acquainted dance. But, alas! who would have possibly wanted to get acquainted with us in our condition? We could only rush home to erase the battle wounds of the day. fCould this have been their intent?j And so we were in and the fall passed swiftly. As we trod the spacious corridors we mused that this was a new life and quite a de- lightful one. Several dances were attempted, but typical of all adolescents, the corners were fre- quented as headquarters for male and female prattle. A successful class party was held. Often the Faculty despaired of our unruly behavior, and a touch of spring fever hit us with the first hint of balmy weather. But at the closing as- sembly we marched proudly into our Sophomore seats. With muffled laughter and a few hissed whispers we had reached our second year. After a lazy summer, we Sophs returned in top condition. We just couldn't help acting a little conceited as we swaggered along to our classes. Our domain for 1951-52 was the famous Room 6 and we quite often had to be reminded of the more serious aspect of life by our advisor. How can we ever forget the trips through the murky marshes of the reservoir, the notorious 3:15 club, and the elaborate preparations for our Project Mouse campaign, where we were minus many little mice from the lab but plus many in the Home Ec Room? tOne was so bold, in fact, to jump out of a flour binlj The highlight of this year was the traditional Sadie Hawkins' Dance. Amidst a corn-husk atmosphere all the proud gals enjoyed them- selves immensely. It was a strenuous task pre- paring for final exams, but as we closed our books, we rather reluctantly left these portals for the summer months. And thus we assumed the role of upper-class- men. A few weeks after the commencement of our activities many of us proudly flourished our class rings. We now participated in all the extracurricular activities offered by the school. Some of us played in the student band and travelled to the Laconia Music Festival where we learned the rudiments of carrying large ins- truments as though they were infinitesimal and executed marching tactics with the precision of veterans. 1954 manifested flowering bits of talent in taking part in the glee clubs and showing in- terest in dramatics. We devoted much time and deliberation to the successful production of our -19- junior Prom. It can truly be said that this was one of the happiest events of this or any other year. All in all, the year was such a busy one that graduation was upon us before we could realize that soon we would be full-fledged Seniors. But the inevitable came, and the class of 1954 stood upon the brink of Seniorhood confronted with the responsibilities and endowed with the trust and confidence which falls to the lot of every Senior class. Knowing full well that we were the important people of L. H. S., we re- sumed our schedule for the climax of our scho- lastic career. Soon we were besieged with college pamphlets, name cards, class pictures, gowns, and a flurry of graduation plans. The first months of 'f54'sl' life at Littleton cannot be passed with- out appropriate references to a certain social function held by the Seniors in honor of the Uyoung freshmenjl in which the Seniors gener- ously permitted the Freshmen to provide the program and assisted them therein by numerous and well-thought-out suggestions. Parts were assigned for the Senior Play and between staggering amounts of homework and steady rehearsals for this production our time was well consumed. If the Class of 1954 made itself conspicuous in one way or another aca- demically and socially, surely it did athletically. Football was a triumph, and Seniors forgot the number of practice sessions as they met and de- feated one team after another. Mid-years arrived, as mid-years do, with the usual frantic cramming. College Boards sapped our strength, but plans were underway for an elaborate Chicken-Pie sup- per, the results of which really proved our ability to handle a project of our own. Several of our members participated in the Spring Three-One-Act Plays, the last important function to be held at L. H. S. before its tragic destruction by fire. The thought of losing such a dear and loyal friend appalled us momentarily, but we did our best to regain our forces, and plans for our long-awaited class trip continued. A truly wonderful week in New York City, with a chance to see all the man-made wonders of the largest city in the world completed our brimming agenda. And so the academic career of '54 came at length to a close. Its last days, however, were clouded by strange forebodings of fiunking. But the fates were kind and the Seniors, permeated with knowledge, staggered from the old Kilburn school into the wide wide world. This brief resume can not hope to express all the wonderful experiences we have had through- out our four years, as we have only touched the highlights here. Our members are going far and wide, but cannot leave without paying a tribute in loyalty and love to Littleton High School. I am sure that each and every member of the class will always hold a cherished memory of the glorious years when our hearts were so young and gay. INVICTUS by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate How charged with punishments the scroll, I am master of my fate, I am captain of my soul. .fd gaze info fha jniure li The Time: The year nineteen hundred and seventy. The Scene: A luxuriously furnished doctor's office in New York, with a diploma on the wall reading Dr, J. M. Roddy. LET US LISTEN: Joan-fFaith! How wonderful to see you! But what brings you all the way from San Francisco? Faith-Business, but I'm combining pleasure with it by visiting and seeing the sights while I'm here. My engineering firm is competing against Skip Woodls for a government project and I've lost too many jobs to him to take it lightly. All he does besides listen to jazz in his new lush night club is take jobs from me. But what about you? I see you're branching out into psychology, too. Joan-Yes, a little. One must keep up with the times you know. But I can see there's more than a friendly visit in this. Faith--Yes, there is. I've decided to find out what happened to all our classmates, and you seem the logical person to help me. Joan--I see. Well now, where shall we start? Of -21 course you read all about Dave Colby's trip to the moon. He's opening such a new field of science there that it's rumored Steph Eaton may abandon Biology at Dartmouth to assist him. Faith-And I suppose daily trips to the moon will be the next feature of Ellingwood's Bus and Air Jet Service. By the way how is Earl lately? Joan-Oh just fine-living on the Coast. You must know all about Betteann Stevens and Lillian Allen crashing Hollywood. I just read about it in a write-up of one of Director Jud Beal 's parties. Faith-Yes, out there there's much speculation as to which is more famous-Betteann and Lillian, or jud's parties! Joan-By the way, Norman Duval runs a simply wonderful meat market not far from here. It's the only meat market with easy chairs and a bar -ice cream bar, that is-to make waiting easier and more enjoyable. Faith-Speaking of food, Thelma Bixby and Joan Thompson have opened a new restaurant, Ye Olde Apthorpe Corner, and all the celebri- ties go there. You should drop in some time. Joan-I will. just as I'm planning to visit the charm school run by Betty Wood and Bobbi Ryan. Faith-Wonderful. And Kay MacKayls School of Drama is right next door so you can imagine what goes on between the acts! Joan--I certainly can. If a girl combined those with Jackie Reynolds' new beauty salon, what chance would some poor man have? F aith-Well, Eddie Cryans would make a willing victim. You know he's a very suave French teacher now, and quite a lady-killer from all reports. Joan-Another success in his chosen field is Bob Leach who's in television work and doing very well. The latest models are his design. Faith-And Wilbur Parker is a big success as a contractor, I hear. Didn't he build Littleton's new consolidated school? Joan-Yes, he did. And all the electrical work was done by the Leonard Electrical Concern, and personally supervised by Allvin himself. Ronald Baker is another who stayed close to Littleton. All of Littleton's milk supply now comes from Dooleyis Dairy! F aith-Have you seen Yvette LaCroix's new T.V. program yet? It's called simply Oh-Men and covers that field very thoroughly. Joan-Yes, I have. It follows my favorite pro- gram, Band of America, which now features Patti Clarke as head majorette, now that she's returned from touring Europe. Q Faith-Oh yes, there's also Tiny Morrison, bet- ter known as Mark Gable, the Great Lover. And of course, there's Dotto Lewis, his personal script writer. I bet one of those scripts will end with a vine-covered cottage waiting! Joan--Well, vine-covered or not, Mrs. Theodore Halvorsen Cnee jean Ricardj is happy in her short short trailer. And surely you've seen the new comic section in the New York Times drawn completely by Dave Lewis. Faith-I certainly have. His characterizations of certain famous teacher-coaches are wonderful. Joan-Oh you mean the ones of Al Lane, the Olympic Champ, and Dave Slayton. Dave has had an offer to conduct one of his usual classes as an educational program, but I hear they're advertising it as a comedy. Faith-Larry Presby is a teacher, too. He's head of the History Department at U. N. H. and is completely changing the University's system. Joan-Charlene Simmonds is another University member. I hear shels defending U. N. H. against Dartmouth's Steph Eaton with a Biology re- search of her own. Faith-By the way, have you heard from Phyllis Collins lately? She's head nurse at the john Tunney Memorial Hospital and very,very happy. Joan-Rhoda Downing Corey is another loyal supporter of New Hampshire. Along with help- ing Dick run Corey's Super Market and raising little Coreys she has a little gift shop filled with her unique and unusual hand-made goods. Faith-Are jim Enderson and Janice Celley still competing for the position of district manager of Newberry's? Joan-Yes, and if Janice wins she'll be the first woman to hold that job. Speaking about iirsts have you heard about Betty Dickerman? Faith-You mean her making a fortune from putting on chicken pie suppers? I guess she got enough experience from ours! Joan-Evelyn Lewis is another one who's profited from high school experience. Her all-girl band plays for the President in Washington, D. C., next Week. Faith-just the opposite of her all-girl band is the all-boy secretarial school in Whitefield run by Irene Finn and Berta Corey. Ioan-They must have a wonderful time but they face stiff competition in Griff Harrisis sport club, which attracts many of their members Cthough I heard Griff secretly signed up for their coursej. Faith-It sounds like Griff, all right. And I be- lieve it is his club that the famous sportswoman, Sally Marsh, plans to join. Joan-Well, that's the entire class. You see you didn't need my help at alll Faith-I know, when you're talking with an old classmate the memories return and the familiar faces seem like a passing parade. Joan-But reviewing all our old friends has helped me. It's helped me to remember all the fun we shared, the plans we made, and the dreams we dreamed. And when I see the success we've been I know no one can ever do anything but point with pride to the class of '54! -22- Ollafdt ana! cijtafnent of CAM M1954 bl O I ax, f I 6 .-...D 13 .Y D- -in We, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty- four, do hereby will and bequeath the following to the unfortunate underclassmen who have the challenging task of attempting to fill our place in the halls and heart of Littleton High School: To the Juniors we leave our ability to keep Mr. Morris and Mr. Kenney happy-if a little harassed. To the Sophomores we leave our reputation as the most unpredictable, if not the most outstand- ing class in the annals of Littleton High School. To the Freshmen we leave our old task of keeping the faculty informed on current events. Individually: Steph Eaton wills Bob Fitchett her ability to keep them guessing. CYou ought to be familiar with the technique, Bobj. Rochelle Labine receives Phyllis Collins' nu- merous love letters, and many of them, Rochelle. Patti Clarke leaves her pert and happy-go- lucky ways to Dotty Grammo. Use them to advantage, Dottyl K Dave.Colby wills his brains and his ability to use them to Don Sawyer. Good luck, Don. Sally Lehan is the recipient of Berta Corey's interest in high schools. This could prove very educational, Sally. Betty Wood leaves jane MacDonald her proximity to the boys in study halls. Keep them happy, jane. Griff Harris wills his athletic build to Rich'l Millen. Keep trying, Rich, you'll make it yet. Dick Corey receives Rhoda Downing's affec- tion. QWas this really necessary?J Larry Presby leaves Nolan Santy his starring role in the Senior play. Do a good job, Nolan. Al Lane wills his harem to Billy Ellingwood. You won't need too much practice, Billy. Joan Roddy leaves her shy, retiring ways and deep modesty to Sandra Eastman. Kay Cullen receives Yvette LaCroix's talents as chief cook, and bottle-washer. jean Ricard leaves her baby-eyed stare to Bev Thibodeau. Dave Lewis leaves John Roberts his ability to whip up a faculty sketch at a moment's notice. Free lessons come with it too, John. Kay MacKay leaves her dramatic ways to Bev Hicks. You'll need her glib answers too, Bev. Eddie Cryans leaves Theresa Champagne his ability to get along with French teachers and always to have an excuse ready. You'll need it in French III, Theresa. Jim Enderson leaves his position at New- berry's to Bruce Willey. Jim expects to be manager soon! Skip Wood wills John McDonell his Casa- nova approachf, We hope you have as much fun as Skip'3 has had, John. Yvonne Pinard receives Charlene Simmonds' charming blush. The teachers have to have some- one to tease, Yvonne! Faith Bugely wills Janet Hooper her talent f?J en francais. Mrs. Kapala wonlt appreciate this, Ginger, Bobbi Ryan leaves her charm and happy giggle to Gary Ruggles. Oh, those lucky boys. Earl Ellingwood leaves Stanley Parker his ability to fix cars and his good times at the Buckminister Hotel. Dave Slayton wills Trevor Champagne his height-and his wit. But take it easy on the teachers with that last one, Trevor. Robert Leach leaves his quiet ways to Roger Enderson. They may come in handy sometime, Roger. Norman Duval leaves his fast-talking, fast- thinking alibis to Ferne Foster. Don't let them get you into trouble, Ferne. Dave Shufelt receives Allvin Leonard's posi- tion at the First National. Ask Allvin how he always gets the girl customers, David. Dorothea Lewis wills Rosalie Cooper her abili- ty to whip together a yearbook in a Week-in case of another fire. Ronald Baker leaves his dental plate to the Junior football players for next year. It may come in handy, fellows. Betteann Stevens wills her here today but not tomorrowi' slogan to Margaret Stevens. Have fun. Betty Dickerman wills Faye Dickerman her place at the dishpan at the Senior supper. Just to keep it in the family, Faye. Tiny Morrison leaves his dreamy tenor voice to any Junior boy who will use it to its utmost. Jud Beal leaves his role as student director to Myrna Glode. Take it easy on Mr. Morris, Myrna, Jud didn't. Joan Thompson and Thelma Bixby leave their claim on Apthorp to Donald Morrow. Strange things happen there, Don. Evelyn Lewis leaves her fondness for Lisbon to Joyce Ramsey. Travel is good for you, you know, Joyce. Lillian Allen wills the Junior girls her male harem. There are almost enough to go around, girls. Jackie Reynolds leaves her ability to keep more than one boy happy at the same time to Rosalie Cooper. Sara Ellen Hyde receives Irene Finn's come- hither look. Take it easy on the boys, Sara. Janice Celley leaves the Call of Montana to Gail Sylvester. It's a long way from home, Gail. Sally Marsh leaves her proficiency in athletics to anyone who dares to fill her shoes. Wilbur Parker wills his try and try again slogan to Roger Taupier. It can apply to all things, Roger. Witnessed by: Suzie Valley Lincoln Booth Frank Razzy Ranlett Signed by: Faith L. Bugely Patricia E. Clarke A C T I V I T I E S gif islqlillz I 435, HCL AJ mm - l1U5IQ 61Q -ASIA -555,5 wr Lginior pfay After reading many plays, the members of the class of 1954 decided to present as their annual Senior Class offering Roland Fernand's drama- tization of James M. Barriels story, The Little Minister? This was one of the most ambitious productions ever attempted by any L. H. S. cast. This was a period play that combined authen- tic costuming, special nineteenth mid-century scenery and unusual offstage sound effects tin- cluding a full-fiedged thunderstorm.J There were many dramatic moments and the members of the cast had a chance to show proficiency in the handling of difficult roles. Briefly, the play opens with the arrival of Gavin Dishart, the Little Minister tLarry Pres- byj and his mother, Margaret Dishart CDorothea Lewisj at their new home in Thomas, Scotland where Gavin is to assume the duties of pastor of the parish. He finds himself confronted by many problems, the most important being the unrest of the country workers who are rebelling against the pompous land owner, Lord Rintoul fAlfred Lane.b These men are led in their revolt by a beautiful gypsy maiden, Babbi fjoan Roddyj. As the plot develops the Little Minister falls in love with this lovely girl and then finds his prob- lem that of making the members of the rural parish accept the girl of his choice. Of course, all ends happily, and Gavin and Babbi are mar- ried with the blessing of his mother and a happy ending of the parish feud. Other members of the cast who contributed their talents were: Irene Finn as a servant girl, Vernon Wood, a wayward parishioner, Edward Cryans, village physician, Allvin Leonard, special officer, Patricia Clarke, an eight-year-old girl, Betty Dickerman, a neighbor woman, and Evelyn Lewis, an elderly woman Hon her way to the poor house. Other students serving on special committees were: Property Manager: Katherine MacKay, Stage Crews: Wilbur Parker, Norman Duval, Robert Leach, Paul Gadbois, Lighting: Allvin Leonard, Business Manager: Katherine Mac- Kay, Tickets and Programs: Janice Celley, Joan Thompson, Irene Finn, David Colby, Jacqueline Reynolds, Publicity: David Lewis, Caroline Burgess, Ushers: Thelma Bixby, Jac- .-261 queline Reynolds, Betteann Stevens, jean Ri- card, Lillian Allen, Roberta Corey, Make-Up: Betty Wood, Rhoda Downing, Phyllis Collins, Yvette LaCroix, and Prompters: Stephanie Eaton, and Roberta Ryan. Mr. William Morris, as director of this pro- duction, was largely responsible for the success of the play. His optimism, patience and perse- verance encouraged the members of the class through long weeks of rehearsal. Justus Beal as student assistant director showed unusual talent. The class was unusually fortunate in having the use of very beautiful old-fashioned costumes and special properties loaned by Miss Marion Cass. This made the dramatization outstanding and something that will long be remembered. o...-,4.f W., On the evening of March 25, three one-act plays were successfully presented to the public. Under the capable direction of Mr. Morris of the faculty, assisted by Justus Beal, a senior, these plays were representative of the growing interest in dramatics being displayed in Little- ton High School. The first presentation, Special Guestw was the suspense-filled story of a grief-stricken mother's plan to kill the detective who shot her son. The constant presence of her dead son's ghost added to the tension and finally prevented murder from being done. The cast included: Janet Hooper, excellently cast as the neurotic mother, Raymond Morrison, more than con- vincing as the ghost, David Lewis, amusing and appealing as the shiftless, unsuspecting husband: Durwood Lamarche, the harassed intended vic- tim, and Rosalie Cooper, the innocent bystander. The program continued as The Happy Journey , done entirely in pantomime, unfolded. No scenery, except a platform and four chairs representing a car, was used for this tale of an imaginary journey of a family of four to visit a married daughter. The audience's response was ample proof of the cast's success in making the trip seem real and humorous. The play featured Sara Ellen Hyde, outstanding as the long suffer- ing mother who knew what was right even if she couldnlt say it so goodgl' Charles Copen- haver, the never-sit-still typical American boy: Sheila Halen, the modern daughter, a little her old-fashioned mother, Bruce meek and mild husband, Jackie married daughter, and Ian Mac- stage manager who supplied the ashamed of Leavitt, the Golden, the Donald, the parts of various characters. The third production, f'Submerged'l was the tense dramatic story of six men trapped in a wrecked and submerged submarine. David Colby, the courageous skipper, John McDonell, the frightened boy, Robert Fitchett, resigned to death, Nolan Santy, half way to 'ell already, Donald Sawyer, tense, waiting, and Alfred Lane. contemptuous of weakness, skillfully portrayed the fear-stricken men, one of whom must be shot through the torpedo tube to mark their position for rescue ships. This realistic presenta- tion held the audience in suspense and was ex- pertly handled. Indeed it was so expertly handled that the cast was chosen to go to Durham, April 2, to participate in the New Hampshire State Drama Festival. Our representatives competed against twenty schools, giving an excellent performance and receiving very high ratings. Littleton High looks forward to an even more successful year in dramatics next year and en- courages even more participation and interest. -37- mmf ALJ? fo Jucceeal CVM. .llagler Wolf E-zffanf mmf gmcienf Wadi papufar gm! fqafureaf EA! Loling Qappiealf Zia .fdflzafe Qeafedf ld., Qwfwf Wyuesician cv... ai, gm! .Singer Wolf lknfal aa! Eancer flue kfkf llzmfn-.Sybil QWL' Cfown wwf .xgrgumenfalfiue mmf lramafic gum Cgdewer .jzacdeml pfague y.fA..f 641' Sealer az... aw. MMG KZHFOMIIJ mod mo in fda Cfaad of 1954 Girl S. Eaton D. Lewis S. Eaton D. Lewis I. Finn D. Lewis I. Finn R. Ryan R. Downing B. Dickerman E. Lewis D. Lewis J. Roddy J. Roddy D. Lewis B. Wood B. Dickerman B. A. Stevens J. Roddy R. Ryan B. Dickerman D. Lewis L. Allen B. Dickerman R. Ryan D. Lewis J. Reynolds D. Lewis -23- B. Wood G. Harris - J Beal Boy D. Colby L. Presby D. Colby L. Presby V. Wood D. Lewis R. Morrison V. Wood V. Wood J. Beal R. Leach V. Wood E. Cryans V. Wood V. Wood V. Wood D. Slayton E. Cryans E. Cryans D. Lewis J. Enderson L. Presby V. Wood J. Enderson J. Beal J. Enderson V. Wood Our Junior rom l l I l I. ll i . l l l The Grand March -Important Juniors Amid swaying palm trees, a tropical sunset, and a vibrant sky, the curtain opened on May 22, 1953, unfolding one of the most delightful evenings of our high school years-our Junior Prom. Dressed in lovely pastel gowns and spotless dinner jackets, the young couples formed a deli- cate pattern as they danced from 9:00 to 1:00 to the rhythmic music of Ted Goddardls orchestra. Do you remember the bustling activity and the fun we had preparing it, classmates? Re- member those numerous class meetings. and the arguments pro and con? Remember when we decorated the hall, the demolishment, then the patient rebuilding? However, a beautiful tropical sunset emerged in just three days. Triumphantly, but a bit wearily, we surveyed the final effect for the gala event, convinced that this party was one of the most unusual in the history of the school. The South Sea arrangement was an in- teresting medley of shimmering silver water, fuming volcanoes, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, parrots, clusters of hibiscus blossoms and even a thatched hut for the orchestra. Every member of the class deserves special recognition for a job well done. Our competent ticket sellers handled business affairs: the coat- checking stand boomed at 9:00 P. M. Our punch was enjoyed by everyone and served from an appropriately decorated refreshment stand cen- tered in the hall. A Memorable Night-Strictly Formal celebrities Czicgen-fqe upper Our Waiters- For we are jolly good fellows One day the realization suddenly dawned upon an astonished Senior class that the treasury had sunk to alarming depths and that the class trip was very near-and promising to be very ex- pensive. With typical impetuousness we decided to put on a chicken pie supper, set a date of March 23, appointed a committee and hence- forth set about trying to forget about it until the last possible minute. Unfortunately, or fortunately, we had appoint- ed virtual slave drivers in the big four group: Yvette LaCroix, Rhoda Downing, Roberta Corey and Irene Finn, who had charge of the general supervision and planning of the supper. Advance posters were made by students headed by the team of David Colby and David Lewis, tickets were printed, distributed, and sold by Heagerl' Seniors, under the watchful eye of Patti Clarke and Dorothea Lewis, and donations, food, and other details were attended to by the foursome mentioned above. Came the big night, March 23, and the ele- mentary school opened its doors to a record attendance of dubious but hopeful townspeople and now enthusiastic seniors who donated their services and charm to make the evening a success. For two days Mrs. Kinne, Mrs. Fitch, and Mrs. Kane, assisted greatly by Betty Dicker- man, one of ours', had worked preparing our delicious menu, which included chicken pie, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads, hot rolls, coffee or milk, and pie. The salads and pies were made through the greatly-appreciated efforts of fond parents who were willing to make the sacrifice-since having bought tickets fall did, you know, they must eat the food. Howard Haley and Nick Craigie were also of invaluable service in planning and carrying out our supper. The efforts of poor, patient Mr. Morris speak for themselves in the perfect attendance of the Seniors and the very fact that we had a supper at all. To these people, for their untiring efforts and the goodness that led them to refuse any material recompense, we can only extend our sincerest thanks. When the last customer of the three hundred who came had cast a final lingering look at his empty plate and departed, forty-one weary Sen- iors modestly admitted that there had never been and would never be a Chicken Pie supper to equal ours-but gracefully conceded that one was sufficient. Is everyone satisfied? -30- Cfadzi The plans for the class trip were discussed at a January class meeting. At this time a commit- tee was appointed to look into projects which would help the treasury grow. We contacted the Vermont Transit Bus Line, asking for information on expenses for transpor- tation and hotel reservations. A representative from this companypresented us with all infor- mation, including tours during our stay. After the Chicken Pie Supper, we counted our dollars and found that we had enough for trans- portation, hotel rooms and two conducted tours. Our next problem was to find chaperones who were willing to accompany us. We were fortunate enough to obtain the services of Miss Gladys Lahout and Mr. William Morris. Much appre- ciation goes to them from every member of the class for making this trip possible. April 19th finally arrived and at 12:01 A. M. twenty-one vivacious Seniors gathered at Dave and Dotto Lewis' house to await the bus, which was scheduled to arrive at 4:00 A. M. Refresh- ments were consumed by this impatient group for four confusing hours. Many thanks go to Mrs. Lewis for the constant refilling of coffee cups, punch glasses, and sandwich plates, along with many other delicious delicacies. Many rolls of film were used and fiashbulbs fiashed, catch- ing people in comical poses. As the hands of the clock reached 3:45, a few of our scouts relayed the message to Garcia that our chariot had arrived! There was a flurry of departure as we boarded the vehicle which was to take us on the five most wonderful days of our lives. From Littleton we went across Vermont, into New York state, down through the Hudson Val- ley and arrived at our destination about 2 130 P. M., Monday. No time was wasted as we were assigned to our rooms in the hotel and soon we were exploring the wonders of Broadway. Other schools were represented at the Bristol and we had the pleasure of meeting students from West Virginia, Ohio, Upper State New York and Ver- mont. Our first tour consisted of a view of downtown New York, the financial district, Chinatown and the Statue of Liberty. The second tour was the maritime cruise which includes the tracing of Manhattan Island. Special points of interest were: the Empire State Building, Radio City, Yankee Stadium, Polo Grounds, Ebbetts Field, Madison Square Garden, the United Nations Building, and the Bowery. Featured attractions were: the Easter pageant at Radio City Hall, and Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Garden. After four fieeting days of excitement, twenty- one exhausted but exuberant students clambered into the Vermont Transit at 9:00 Friday morn- ing, made many stops through the picturesque Hudson Valley, and reached home port early Friday evening. As this Record goes to press, we would like to take this opportunity again to thank everyone who helped to make our class trip something that we will never forget. Again we want to give special thanks to our chaperones for their con- sideration and kindness, and also to joe the bus driver who kept us entertained throughout the long journey. In fact, plans for an alumni trip would be an ideal consideration for next year. 131- T. 3 ' 4 S 1 Q X 2 1 ' . 3. 3 . .Q 3 ' 2 'ix is be 5 7 k1 i-4,4 8 ..:.,:, N 9. ,,,.,, V Q .,.. N V xrlz' ' '- r.s:.s:..- -fl S . I 0 9 A 11. I5 1. Joan Roddy: 2. Lillian Alleng 3. Larry Presby: -1. Al Leonard: 5. Jean Ricardg 6. Charlene Sim- monds: 7, Patti clarkeg 8. Joan Thompson and Brother Lewisg 9. Roberta Ryang 10. Thelma Bixbyg 11 Skip Woody 12. Irene Finng 13. Al Lane. 7,32- rom ju 0 22115 1 4 ' I5 we 3 i 3 ' 14 ,,.. I7 qv I9 18 20 ve, ,,-5 - M W' . ..,. I' -2 A' Q. fu. . f 1 -' we r- .1 19' , ,N V' e ,, i . -2... We 21 H 22 V 25. 14. Berta Corey: 15. Griff Harris and Rhoda Downing: 16. David and Dorothea Lewis: 17. Evelyn Lewis: 18. Dave Colby: 19. Phyllis Collins: 20. James Enderson: 21. Stephanie Eaton: 22. Dave Slaytong 23. Bette Ann Wood. -33- i7Ae Junior Cyfami Front Row: left to right-S. Hyde, R. Labine, T. Champagne, Y. Pinard, J. Hooper, R. Millen, R. Corey, K. Cullen, B. Hicks, J. MacDonald, D. Dodge, F. Foster. Second Row: Mr. Moreau, advisorg E. Sherburn, D. Grammo, N. Lehan, F. Dickerman, J. Lake, M. Hampson, B. Thibodeau, G. Ruggles, R. Cooper, S. Harwood, D. Judge, advisor. Third Row: M. Glode, D. Morrow, B. Ellingwood, R. Houle, B. Fitchett, D. Gadbois, R. Enderson, N. Santy, T. Champagne, J. Golden. Fourth Row: J. Roberts, G. Henry, J. McDonell, R. Taupier, S. Parker, D. Sawyer, R. Pinard, D. Shufelt. CAbsent from picture-S. Eastman, J. Ramsey, M. Stevens, B. Willey? . On September 9, 1953, we gathered in room seven and elected our officers for the year. By secret ballot our leaders were chosen as follows: President, Richard Coreyg Vice President, Rich- ard Millen: Secretary, janet Hooper: Treasurer, Katherine Cullen. At a later date, Robert Fitchett, William Elling- wood, Durward Lamarche and Richard Millen were chosen as Student Council Representatives. The Junior boys who starred on our football squad were: Nolan Santy, Richard Corey, Don- ald Gadbois, Donald Sawyer, Richard Millen, Raymond Allard. and Roger Taupier. We were fortunate in having Sara Ellen Hyde and Sandra Eastman represent us as cheerleaders. The Juniors were well represented on the basketball teams. Roger Taupier, Richard Millen, john McDonell played boys' Varsity basketball, while Myrna Glode and Jane MacDonald were members of the girls' Varsity basketball team. Robert F itchett was our only representative on the ski team. We chose Sara Ellen Hyde and Dorothy Gram- mo as Queen Attendants at the annual Corona- tion Ball held in February. The juniors had several money-making pro- jects during the year. We sold book covers, had an interesting radio and turkey raffle, and also held several food sales. During the holiday sea- son we put on a Christmas Dance featuring Lane's Orchestra. In addition to all of these benefits, we sold programs at the football games and provided hot dogs and coffee for the differ- ent basketball contests. Richard Millen, Donald Sawyer, Donald Mor- row, John McDonell, Roger Taupier, Durward Lamarche, and Robert Fitchett played Intra- mural Basketball and brought honor to our class. We expect that the following boys will play baseball this spring: Nolan Santy, Richard Mil- len, Donald Gadbois, Donald Sawyer and Rich- ard Corey. -34.- .766 BZPAOMOPE 63145 The members of the class of 1956 have loyally participated in the many activities of L. H. S. Our class advisor is Mr. Ted Stopyra: our class officers: President, Rockwood Dunham: Vice President, Roger Allison, Secretary, Bartlett Rhoades, Treasurer, Romaine Thompson. Student Council representatives were Bruce Leavitt and William Clark. Roger Allison, William Clark, Romaine Thompson, John Golden, and James Marquis played on the football team. Bartlett Rhoades was manager. Sophomore girls who were on the pep squad were: Nancy Stanley, Nancy Dempster, and Judy Lane. In October the Sophomores sponsored the tra- ditional Sadie Hawkins' Dance. William Clark, James Marquis, and Karl Kel- ley were on the varsity basketball squad. J. V. team members were: Romaine Thompson, Roger Allison, Rockwood Dunham and David Stoddard. Peter Cole was a member of the ski team, and Bruce Leavitt and Judy Lane participated in the meets. Bruce was one of those chosen to go to Wyoming for the National Junior Champion- ships. Judy Lane and Nancy Stanley were selected as Carnival Queen Attendants for the Coronation of the Littleton Carnival Queen in February. Band members from the class of 1956 includ- ed: Peter Cole, Rockwood Dunham, Charles Copenhaver, Susan St. Lawrence, Mary Ann Ross, and Marlene Reynolds. Taking part in the one-act plays presented in March were: Ian MacDonald, Bruce Leavitt, and Charles Copenhaver, Richard Allison, Dale MacDonald, Ian Mac- Donald and Bartlett Rhoades entered biology projects at the North Country Science Fair at Lancaster on March 26-27. Members of this yearls baseball squad in- clude: William Clark, Romaine Thompson, John Golden, Bartlett Rhoades, David Stoddard. James Walker, and Bruce Leavitt. Front Row: left to right-C. Johnson, N. Dempster, J. Corey, M. Doyon, R. Thompson, W. Allison, R. Dunham, B. Rhoades, R. Corey, N. Stanley, K. Clark, J. Gagnon. Second Row: T. Stopyra, advisor, J. Beal, N. Lehan, M. Reynolds, C. Parker, L. Young, J. Christie, J. Lane, M. Morrow, M. Glode, D. MacDonald, M. . l t SSt.L WM dl .ThldR'H.Cu1lnMDi J.GdbiR.Ch Ross, G Sy ves er, . awrence, . use, a v sor r ow. e , . a ne, a os, . ase, R. Dickson, B. Leavitt, C. Copenhaver,I. MacDonald, E. Stillings, P. Cole, J. MacDonald, J. Ness. Fourth Row: W. Houle, D. Smith, J. Marquis, J. Golden, R. Allison, K. Kelley, K. Chase, W. Clark, J. Walker, D. Stoddard. .jfte E85 VVLCLVL 33,55 Champagne, Mrs. Ka ala, advisor. Fourth Row: C. Cark, J. Boyle, R. Lesperance, J. Hampson, L. Ledoux, D. West, B. Lang, P. tillings, D. Fitchett, J. St. Lawrence, P. Lewis, S. Halen, S. Vance, J. Slmonds, R. Stearns. Fifth Row: D. Bean, G. Armitage, H. Derosia, R. Rizzo, E. Lake, R. Hopkins, R. Willey, P. Cooney, R. Gadbois, D. Dickerman, R. Farquharson, H. Burgess, H. Halvorsen. I Absent from picture-H. Hanley, F. Presley, E. Moorel. We, the class of '57, better known to Littleton High as the Freshmen, made a good start in our high school career this year. We outnumbered the Seniors two to one at initiation, a rather un- comfortable position for them. Several successful Record Dances were held. Our social event of the year was the semi-formal St. Patrick's Dance, held March 18. Music was provided by Lanels Orchestra. A very profitable food sale was conducted during Carnival vacation. A good showing Was made at the Littleton Winter Carnival, where we took second prize with our snow sculpture, the Spirit of Winter Carnivalfl Judy Parker and Joanne Connors were selected as maids of honor for the Carnival Queenls Court. We are also active members in various clubs and organizations, among these are: Rainbow, C. Y. O., Youth Fellowship Club, and the T. A. B. Club. A Our class members entered not only J. V. but also Varsity sports. We are proud of the Fresh- man who has earned two Varsity letters. Eleven Freshmen were active on the J. V.'s. We were represented in Varsity basketball, football and skiing. Chosen to serve as officers were: President, Allen Ruggles, Vice President, james Hennessey: Secretary, Gary Baker, and Treasurer, Sandra Goslin. Mrs. Kapala and Mr. MacPherson are our class advisors. The Freshman Latin class presented for the student body an assembly to commemorate the Ides of March. This was well received by an appreciative audience. .Md Wwmge mom M42 !9re5ialelfLlf of flue agiluelenf Cimnci At the commencement of this school year, 1953-1954, the Student Council again organized itself as a working representative body of the school. Alfred Lane assumed the role of presi- dent, with Robert Fitchett acting as vice-presi- dent, and Judy Parker filling the position of secretary-treasurer. Mr. Stopyra was the director of the group and proved to be an able advisor. Specifically, the objective of this body is to direct and strive toward any worth-while pro- jectsconcerning the entire school. Included in the endeavors of this year's Council have been various social functions, the proceeds of which are directed to the general welfare of the student body. Front Row: left to right-A. Leonard, L. Presby, R. Fitchett, A. Lane, president: J. Parker, Mr. Stopyra, advisor. Second Row: W. Rhoades, G. Eaton, A. Ruggles, W. Clark, B. Leavitt, D. Lamarche, L. Spatford, W. Ellingwood, R. Millen, G. Stanley. -37 omior Qacfe 8 Front Row: left to right-P. Richardson, G. Foley, C. Sherburn, J. Ross, W. Weber, C. Cushing, S. Young, G. Dexter, S. Ebelt, D. Walker, H. Hatley. Second Row: Mrs. Nutbrown, J. Pike, P. Edmunds, B. Brazier, S. Berry, T. Kinne, L. Spafford, G. Carpenter, P. Goss, C. Colby, H. Shufelt, Mr. Leone, Mr. Rowell. Third Row: F. Austin, S. Bean, R. Allard, R. Stearns, L. Mooney, L. St. Lawrence, M. Leach, R. Randall, G. Hooper, R. Santerre, J. Southard. Fourth Row: E. Hampson, H. Burgess, V. Newton, W. Manning, B. Enderson, P. Poulsen, M. Bourassa, L. Moore. fAbsent from picture-L. Crowe, M. Sidney, R. Whitey The junior High this year has not been able to have many dances because of lack of a dance area. Sports were enjoyed by all. Boys from the Parochial School and our Junior High boys participated in Saturday morning basketball. Mr. Chartier directed football in the 7th and 8th grades in the fall. Basketball was enjoyed in the winter and teams were organized. Varsity bas- ketball members from the eighth grade were Carolyn Colby and Linda Spafford. They both received their letters. Class Officers were: Craig Cushing, president: Sally Young, vice-president, Judy Ross, secre- taryg Billy Weber, treasurer. Mrs. Nutbrown was our advisor. Student Council representatives from the ju- nior High were: Linda Spafford, 8th grade: and Gail Stanley and Winthrop Rhoades represented the 7th grade. -33- unior -gidaale 7 Front Row: left to right-S. Girouard, C. Chamberlain, E. Fitchett, C. Collins. Second Row: G. Rizzo J. Pageau, N. Ness, F. Edson, E. Dudley, B. Sibley, S. Hesseltine, J. LaBe1le, E. Richardson, L. Ingalls, G. Stanl ley. Third Row: Mr. Leone, Mr. Rowell, D. Salmon, S. Enderson, J. Hampson, C. Gould, W. Moore, H. Went- worth, G. Santy, G. McA1pin, W. Buffington, H. Cunningham, M. Wright, Mrs. Nutbrown. Fourth Row: S. Sweet, C. Coburn, M. Hartigan, M. Ash. J. Simmonds, N. Lafferty, N. Crooker, J. Grumby, K. Wheeler, J. Bassett, B. Bogle. Fifth Row: T. Fisher, W. Rhoades, D. LaBonte. M. Riley, W. Newton, R. Gibbs, T. Christie. rAbsent from picture-E. Bagley, G. Faddenb. ,xddtific Adociafion OMCWJ l Front Row: left to right-R. Corey, vice-president, D. Lewis, secretary-treasurerg G. Pasichuke, advisor: G. Harris, president, R. Downing. Back Row: R. Corey, V. Wood, A. Kenney, L. Rowell, S. Slayton, D. Colby, A. Lane, E. Ellingwood. -39- Wafionaf Jgonor ,Sbciefg Front Row: left to right-S. Lehan, P. Collins, B. Hicks, M. Glode. Second Row: L. Presby, S. Eaton, J. Hooper, R. Cooper, S. Eastman. Third Row: J. Roddy, D. Colby, F. Bugely, D. Lewis. This year the White Mountain Chapter of the National Honor Society once again proved a stimulus for the students of Littleton High School to develop in mind, body and morals to the best of their ability. An impressive induction ceremony for the new candidates: Sally Lehan, janet Hooper, Rosalie Cooper, Myrna Glode, Beverly Hicks, Sandra Eastman, and Phyllis Collins was held in the high school auditorium on March 15. These people were welcomed into this chapter by the previous yearis members and were congratulated on their superiority of character, leadership, ser- vice and their ability of attaining an average scholastic record of at least ninety per cent. A multitude of projects and services to the school and community were discussed this year. Plans were arranged for a Career Day program which would have enabled the Freshmen, Sopho- mores, juniors, and Seniors to participate in a forum with competent men and women repre- senting various professional lines of work and business. However, the disaster which struck our school on April 1 cancelled this event. We are steadily working forward to improve' ourselves, our school, our town, and our country, -the chief aim of this organization. Stephanie Eaton Secretary -40- SPURTS ix H 4 xg, 'Q' I sin. K UW ! lf? Cn! Q4 VW E' Our .izolfdaff jzam .... fjncfekalfeal. 7!,rLlfieal Front Row: left to right-D. Colby, G. Harris, E. Elingwood, D. Lamarche, A. Lane, V. Wood, R. Baker, D. Gadbois, J. Marquis. Second Row: Coach Steve Slayton, M. Knapp iMgr.J, N. Santy, D. Slayton, J. Golden, R. Millen, R. Corey, R. Allison, R. Allard, R. Pinard. Back Row: Assistant Coach Larry,' Rowell, D. Sawyer, R. Taupier, A. Ruggles, W. Clark, G. Stevens, J. Hennessey, R. Thompson, B. Rhoades tMgr.J. With only two weeks of gruelling practice be- hind them, the L. H. S. Crusaders, twenty-two strong, traveled to Hampton where they scored a resounding 41-13 upset victory. The first touchdown of the year was scored by Nolan Santy. All State fullback Skip Wood sparked the Crusader attack with three tallies, and Dick Corey. and AP, Lane also scored. Griffll Harris kicked his first and last extra point of the season, while Colby, Santy, and Wood tallied the remaining extra points. Our second game was scheduled on Saturday afternoon, October 3, at Remich Park with the Tilton J. Vfs furnishing opposition. CNeed we mention the outcome?j Coach Slayton's hustling eleven tallied almost at will during the first half when the first string was in action, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and 20 in the second. Skip Wood and Bill Clark combined to score the first two touchdowns. The additional points made by Corey, Colby, Lane, and Hennessey climaxed the game, the final score being 47-O. Next, Littleton, looking for a third straight victory, faced the 1952 Class C State Champs from Hanover High on Littleton's home field. ffSkip Wood, again shining in the ball-carrying department, scored both L. H. S. touchdowns to lead Littleton to a 14-O victory. The cost of this rivalry was great, for in the third stanza Dick Corey, Littleton's fleet halfback, suffered a brok- en collarbone which sidelined him for the bal- ance of the season. Bill Clark also sustained a back injury in a play through the line of scrim- mage. Littleton showed their superior ground power by netting 15 first downs to Hanoverys three. One week later, the ambitious squad journeyed to Berlin, where they encountered the Berlin Mountaineersll for an important night game. Both teams were determined to be victorious and as expected it was a tense two hours of fast and furious fighting. Spurred on by the large crowd of Littleton supporters, we really went to townu with Santy and Wood scoring the two 1421 touchdowns. Littleton emerged the victor, 14-7. Soon Hartford, Vermont, was our competitor. Despite the dust bowl conditions, Littleton, al- though starting slow in the first half, and trailing Hartford 6-O, picked up speed and its old style as they broke the defensive with Wood charging forty-three yards for pay dirt in the third quarter. He also tallied the extra point which proved to be the winning margin C7-63. Al- though failing to score again, Littleton con- tinued to threaten the Hartford goal line and was stopped twice within five yards of the double stripes. The game was a fine example of good sportsmanship and officiating with a total of only Warming up for Kennett 20 yards in penalties. As the Crusaders wiped the sweat from their brows and heaved a sigh of relief, the final whistle once again proclaimed Littleton the victor. VVith the big game underneath their belt, Lit- tleton prepared to meet Kennett. There was a strong spirit among the players for rugged com- petition with this group. Issuing high hopes for an undefeated season, both sides played 'fstand still defensive ball for the first three quarters. The powerful Crusaders weathered Kennett's threats in the second and third quarters and showed their championship form in the final stanza when co-captain Skip'l Wood broke loose behind excellent blocking, and ran forty yards for the lone touchdown of the day. -43 Colby sneaks off a quick three yards As the Littleton High School Seniors donned their uniforms for the last time, the traditional fight for the Potter Memorial Trophy took place on home territory. Taking nothing for granted. Littleton gained a decisive victory over arch- rivals Plymouth High by scoring a 45-O margin. Victorious! I What a mad celebration followed. Amidst blaring horns, the snappy band and cheering throngs, Littleton had ended one of the most successful gridiron seasons in the history of the school, thanks to the excellent coaching of Steve Slayton, We now ranked as unde- feated North Country Champions and second to St. Anthony in State Class C Ratings. It was an immortal moment for the squad. The Crusader victory line-up included, George Stevens, le., Dave Slayton, lt., Earl El- lingwood, lg., Durward Lamarche, c., Don Saw- Noly smashed through the middle Wood picks up yardage against Hanover yer. rg.. Griff Harris, rt.. Al Lane, re., Dave Colby. qb., Nolan Santy, rhb., Don Gadbois, lhb.. Skip Wood, fb. Boys who were able re- placements for the starting eleven included, Rich- Millen. rg and c., jim Marquis, e., Roger Tau- pier. hb.. Bill Clark. hb.. and fb., jim Hen- nessey, qb., Red Thompson, t., Bill Allison. g., john Golden. c.. Ray Allard, t.. Dooley Baker. g.. and Dick Corey. regular left halfback. The big rugged Crusader defensive linemen time and time again broke through to nail op- posing backs behind the line of scrimmages. Littleton's outstanding defensive strength was shown in the Kennett game by a valiant goal line stand for four downs within the five-yard line. The defensive line was headed by 235- pound Dooley Baker. who made it rough for opposing guards and backs. losing a tooth in the Kennett game. Once again, Pay Dirt. Ace halfbacks Nolan Santy and Dick Corey were elected Co-Captains to lead the Crusad- ers in '5S. Returning lettermen include, Roger Taupier, Bill Clark, jim Hennessey, Rich Mil- len, john Golden, jim Marquis. Red Thomp- son, yer. Bill Allison, Don Gadbois. and Don Saw- The squad would like to express its sincere appreciation to Coach Slayton and Assistant Coach Larry Rowell. Coach Rowell played an important part in conditioning the team through- out the season. An impressive banquet followed on November 18, where numerous trophies were awarded to the Littleton team, and letters and stars were The Big Four -Coach Steve Slayton, Co-captains Skip Wood and A1 Lane, Assistant Coach Larry Rowell presented to the individual players. Graduating champs who comprised a major portion of the team are: David Slayton, Al Lane. Dave Colby, Griff Harris, Skip Wood, Dooly Baker, and Earl Ellingwood. An inspiring talk by Bill Stearns of U. N. H. was given, and football pictures were shown. This was a final tribute to those who had worked consistently and made an outstanding season for Littleton High School. Out of twelve boys chosen throughout the state for the All-State Class C squad Skip Wood was again selected and Lane, Harris, and La- marche took similar honors. This was an im- pressive number from one school. 444- At a later date. Skip Wood and Griff Harris were chosen to represent Littleton in the Maple Sugar Bowl Contest at Nashua next September. This contest is sponsored by the Shriners and promises to be a wonderful experience for both bovs. N XX ix fx X . ff S t ' f X, ,fi 'f lx, Q Yi 1X f 7 l l a U Two points against Kennett-Harris scores djfllf Front Row: left to right-C. Copenhaver, P. Cole, W. Houle, I. MacDonald. Back Row: T. Champagne J. Marquis, R. Fitchett, A. Leonard, R. Houle, G. Baker, Coach L. Rowell. lgaw 7 Wgalelfgaff Front Row: left to right-W. Clark, D. Slayton, Co-Captainsg D. Colby, G. Harris, R. Taupier, E. Elling- wood. Second Row: Manager D. Morrow, D. Lewis, R. Pinard, J. Marquis, K. Kelley, J. Hennessey, R. Millen, Coach Steve Slayton. The Varsity boys, basketball team, getting a late start with this sport on account of a long football season, worked long and hard for two weeks before their opening game. Returning from last year's varsity were: lettermen 'tDavey' Colby, Dave Slayton, Griff Harris, Earl Elling- wood, Roger Taupier and Bill Clark. New candidates included Jim Hennessey, Jim Marquis, Rich Millen, Dickl' Pinard, John McDonell, and Karl Kelley. Our managers were senior Dave Lewis, and assistant Cat Mor- row. The summary of the Crusaders' games stands thus: Littleton 65-Colebrook 101 Littleton 48-Lancaster 52 Littleton 54-Woodsville 87 Littleton 62-Plymouth 81 Littleton 59-Groveton 54 Littleton 39-Kennett 56 Littleton 49-Gorham 57 Littleton 63-Stratford 62 Littleton 67-Whitefield 53 Littleton 54-Kennett 64 56-Colebrook 68 Littleton Littleton 60-Lancaster 79 Littleton 55-Groveton 49 Littleton 67-Gorham 95 Littleton 66-Stratford 40 Littleton 64-Whitefield 65 Graduating players are: co-captains Dave Colby and Griff'l Harris, Dave Slayton, and Earl Ellingwood. Despite the fact that the Cru- saders did not have a winning season, they re- ceived much valuable training and experience under the leadership of Coach Slayton. Billl' Clark '56 led the team scoring for the season with 106 Held goals, and 23 foul shots, totaling 235 points. Griff Harris was second with 97 field goals, 30 fouls for 224 points, Dave Colby ranked third, scoring 55 field goals, and 54 fouls for 164 points. Fourth was Dave Slayton with 54 field goals, and 22 fouls for 130 points. yv ff?...t.,fi..ff An experimental season last year beneiited the team and our coach, Mr. MacPherson. We had a successful season with seven wins and seven losses. The returning veterans were: co-captains Gary Baker and Romaine Thompson, Peter Cooney, Rockwood Dunham, David Harris, Karl Kelley, james Marquis, and Allen Ruggles. The new recruits were: Howard Burgess, Roger Allison, Harold Derosia, Robert Hesseltine, David Stod- dard, James Hennessey, Roger Farquharson, John McDonell and Gardner Leonard. Our first two games were won very easily from F ranconia, but then we met a strong Lancaster club who gave us our first setback by a three- point margin. Next came Woodsville which proved to be the lowest scoring game of the season. The final score of this game was 18-15 in Woodsville's favor. We challenged Plymouth next. It proved to be the most exciting game of the season. Peter Cooney scored on a side set shot with seconds remaining to give us a 38-37 victory. After this game Jim Hennessey, Jim Marquis, Karl Kelley, and John McDonell were promoted to the Varsity. Gary Baker proved to be our highest scorer. In fourteen games we scored S56 points while the opposition scored 482 points. The team wishes to thank Coach MacPherson for the line job he did in teaching and coaching us, and wish him good luck in his future coach- ing years. Front Row: left to right--H. Burgess, R. Dunham, P. Cooney, R. Thompson, G. Baker, A. Ruggles, R. Hesseltine. Back Row: Mr. MacPherson, R. Farquharson, D. Stoddard, D. Harris, J. McDonell, R. Allison, H. Derosia, G. Leonard. -47- 9.4 vf?..i.,ft.ff Front Row: left to right-C. Colby, M. Daine, Captain R. Downing, R. Corey, K. Clark. Second Row: Manager K. Cullen, S. St. Lawrence, J. MacDonald, L. Spalford, Coach A. Chartier, I. Finn, J. Corey, M. Glode, Manager D. Lewis. A group of spirited and ambitious girls started off the basketball season with pep and vigor last fall. This year we were trained under the capable direction of Coach Chartier, who patiently and thoroughly prepared us to meet a busy schedule. Along with regular practice sessions we kept in shaped with seemingly endless rugged exercises and by late November we were fit for action. It is important to note that the squad was completely composed of newcomers, and we should realize that although we were at a dis- advantage on this account, the girls practiced diligently and acquired experience that will be useful in future years. Captain Rhoda Downing did a fine job in organizing her team and, with a good sense of humor and leadership, inspired us all with her driving spirit and important regard for fair play, a proud tribute to the true character of our school. We would like to thank Dotto Lewis, Kay Cullen, and Marge Morrow, who served as help- ful and obliging managers. QWe are afraid they were usually quite over-dressed with our jewelry and wallets.j They learned how to come up at a moment's notice with numerous items includ- ing gum, raisins, safety pins, bandages, etc. The girls leaving this spring: Rhoda Downing, Bertal' Corey, and Irene Finn have served their school faithfully and well. There is talent among the group and hopes for a winning team when the veterans return for a second season together. Though small in number and not too success- ful in a winning sense, we think the good sports- manship and courtesy showed by these girls are important beneficial factors, extremely necessary in this game-don't you? CILBBPLGJBPJ Front Row: left to right-S. Goslin, Head Cheerleader R. Corey, S. Hyde. Back Row: N. Dempster, J. Lane, Mrs. Judge fadvisorl, N. Stanley, B. Wood. T-E-A-M! You may have heard this chant echoing throughout the halls of L. H. S. as early as the second week of school. This din was all a part of the tryouts for Littleton's '53-lS4 cheerleaders. With much thought and discussion the A. A. finally announced the chosen girls. Returning from last year's squad were Berta Corey fCapt.J, Betty Wood CCO-Capt.J, Sandra Eastman, Judy Lane and Nancy Dempsterg to complete the team were newcomers Lillian Allen, Sara Hyde, Nancy Stanley and Sandra Goslin. New uniforms were again decided upon but january 15 rolled around before they were finished and put to use. The efforts of the girls were rewarded as everyone welcomed the change. The uniforms were acquired through the united efforts of the girls in putting on several dances and the raffling of a doll. ln january Mrs. judge was appointed super- visor of the squad. This seemed advisable in order to set up a regular practice schedule and to give the girls a counselor. Elections were held for Littleton's outstanding cheerleaders and the vote was given to Judy Lane and Sandra Eastman. The work of these girls has stimulated school spirit and helped win victories for us during the past season. agzi lam Left to right-J. Southard, T. St. Germain, G. Eaton, P. Cole, B. Leavitt, B. Fitchett, A. Lane, Coach Rowell. Hampered by a lack of snow in the Littleton area until mid-January, Littleton's ski season finally got underway on January 30 with a tri- angular meet between Kennett, Laconia, and Littleton held at North Conway. Littleton was outpointed by a small margin by both schools, which are two of New Englandls strongest ski teams. The following weekend the team travelled to Newport, N. H.. to compete in the N. H. Class B Championships against Claremont, Newport, Manchester, and Enfield. On Friday Littleton placed well back in the cross country but on the following day staged a wonderful come- back and came within the very small margin 18.96 pointsl of winning the class B's. Clare- mont won with 365.44 points and Littleton fol- lowed with 356.48 points. Al Lane was a double winner in the meet, winning the downhill and the slalom. john Southard also turned in an ex- cellent run in the slalom placing third, and was very close to second place. Littleton registered a surprise in the jumping, taking both first and second places. Peter Cole, displaying good form and gaining good distance, took first, with Al Lane finishing second. john Southard took his first jumps in competition, using his short slalom skis, and placed tenth. All in all the boys showed excellent competitive and team spirit. CThe first two teams in this meet qualified for the N. H. Class A Champion- shipsj. The following Friday, February 12th, found Littleton at North Conway, ready to race the downhill and slolom on North Conwayis ex- cellent conditions fthe usual glare icej. On Saturday morning, February 13th the cross country was run at North Conway, and immediately following this event the team left for Berlin to compete in the jumping. Our suc- cess in the meet was hampered by several tough breaks but we managed to place 6th in the meet and remain in Class A. The final scoring placed the schools as fol- lows: Lebanon, Kennett, Berlin, Laconia, Han- -50- over, Littleton, Dover, Stevens. Alfred Lane, having won the downhill in the A's, qualified for the downhill in the New Eng- lands held at Lyndonville February 19th and ZOth. Lane had a bad fall in the downhill but as a forerunner he turned in the third fastest time in the slalom. He was beaten by another forerunner and by the Winner, Frank Bogle of Kennett by only 0.1 second. Despite the loss of ninety per cent of our snow. the Littleton Winter Carnival was held February 22nd on Mt. Eustis among the bare spots. Littleton won the meet and regained posses- sion of the Connecticut River Power Co. Trophy formerly held by Kennett. Littleton won over her closest competitor, Plymouth, by thirty points. The scoring placed the schools in the following positions: Littleton, Plymouth, Ken- nett. Dow. Groveton. Berlin, Bethlehem. and Twin Mountain. Alfred Lane. senior member of the team. earned the honor of competing in the Nationals held March 6th and 7th at jackson Hole, Wyo- ming as a result of his performance in the East- ern junior Championships held at Mad River Glen. Lane placed 26th in the downhill and 7th in the slalom at Wyoming. The ski team competed in two open meets, we Lane makes a difficult slalom turn Bound for Wyoming. Ski stars A1 Lane, Sandra Eastman, and Bruce Leavitt. one at Waterville Valley and the other at Mad River, and scored well in both. john Southard tied for first in a race held for New Hampshire juniors at North Conway. This year's team was composed of five boys. all good skiers and ardent competitors. They were: john Southard 18th gradel, Gordon Eaton t9th gradej. Peter Cole tlOth gradel, Robert Fitchett tllth graded, and Alfred Lane tlZth gradej. All hve boys earned their letters. We have high hopes of having a ski jump of our own here in Littleton for next winterls win- ter season. We have the site. the plans, and some important backing in the town. We are also hoping to have in Littleton the same type of junior Ski program which Fran- conia has for the junior skiers attending Dow Academy there. If these plans materialize Lit- tleton High School's skiing will receive a tre- mendous boost toward a successful future. -.511 Z?..,.Mf Front Row: left to right:-R. Millen, D. Colby, D. Slayton, G. Harris, Coach S. Slayton, E. Elllngwood, A. Lane, V. Wood, R. Corey. Second Row: Mgr. B. Rhoades, D. Stoddard, J. Walker, D. Gadbois, R. Thompson, J. Golden, D. Sawyer, W. Clark, N. Santy, Ass. Mgr. W. Allison. After only a week and a half of practice on their regular ball field, the Littleton Crusaders defeated a good Whitefield team at Whitefield by a score of 9-4. Skipl' Wood got the win with Earl Ellingwood relieving him in the fifth inning. In the next tilt Ellingwood threw a five-hitter, striking out fourteen to beat Gorham 4-3. Griff Harris batted in all the Littleton runs with two hits. Fanning sixteen batters and giving up only six hits, Ellingwood chalked up his second vic- tory in two starts, beating Lancaster 16-3. Top batsman for the game was Griffl' Harris with 5 for S, including two doubles and five R. B. I.'s. Ellingwood took the next win with a'seven hit 3-1 victory in the first game of a double- header over Groveton. In the second game, Groveton handed Little- ton its first defeat. 6-3. Slayton took the loss for the Crusaders. The Notre Dame game saw a bad day for the Crusaders as they went down to a 10-6 defeat, using four pitchers, Wood taking the loss. Littleton snapped back to down St. johnsbury Academy 7-4, behind the five hit pitching of Earl Ellingwood who struck out eighteen batters. The Crusaders took the next game also behind the seven hit pitching of Ellingwood, helping his own cause by hitting a two-run homer. The Crusaders continued their winning streak by downing Whitefield 7-4 with the six-hit pitch- ing of Dave Colby. A Harris bases loaded single in the eighth brought in the winning runs. The boys dropped their next game to St. Johnsbury Academy by a score of 10-2. Wood took the loss. 'iDave Slayton turned in a fine relief job from the fourth inning through the ninth, allowing only two hits and striking out six. The Littleton Club dropped their second game in a row on Memorial Day to Gorham High by a score of 6-4. Ellingwood took the loss for -52- Littleton. Santy and Lane each had two hits for Littleton and Harris smashed a triple. The Crusaders. on the basis of their 7-4 sea- son record were eligible to play in the State Tourney. Littleton drew to play Lebanon in the opening round and was defeated by a strong club. 9-3. Earl Ellingwood took the loss for Littleton. Harris had two hits for Littleton, in- cluding a double. Lane also doubled for Littleton. With Dave Colby on the mound for L. H. S.. the Crusaders attained win number eight from Berlin High. 8-6. Colby fanned fourteen batters and walked only two. Harris drove in two runs for Littleton with a single and a triple. john Tunney also had two hits. In the last game of the season the Crusaders defeated Notre Dame of Berlin by a score of 6-5 in six innings. Dave'l Slayton pitched all the way for Littleton, giving up only three hits and striking out seven. All in all. the L. H. S. Crusaders had a very . pszm..ff 1... Griff Harris scores standing up successful season. The team participated in the State Tourney for the first time in several years. Through graduation the team lost three capable players: john Tunney, 'Kjim' Southard and Ujimw Keough. Returning lettermen for the L. H. S. 1954 team are Earl Ellingwood, 'fGriff Harris, Dave Colby, Al Lane, Bill Clark. Nolan Santy. and Dick Corey. Front row, left to right: R. Corey, M. Daine, J. MacDonald, R. Downing, P. Clarke, M. Ross, N. Demp- ster. Back row: N. Stanley, K. Cullen, L. Spafford, M. Morrow, J. Corey, S. St. Lawrence. -53- Cczlofureal Womenb 0 im. ws .fdffer-.gglwof .fgcfiuilfiw . NSN Q' 4? Jacugy- ffjamify d5A8fLdf! game Shortly after the official basketball program ended. the Athletic Association at Littleton High School decided to add a note of humor and an evening of fun by sponsoring a game where the jX s tslightly handicapped with boxing glovesj tussled with the girls' squad. and after this the Varsity versus the Faculty played a well matched session. The proceeds of this game went to a worthy cause, serving as an emergency fund. if ever necessary. for an injured player. On Tuesday night. March Qth. the auditorium was well filled to view this strange spectacle. There were many amusing moments in the first game where the boys. good naturedly but quite clumsily reigned victorious through the quarters. The ball was very slippery and a good Ulay-up'l shot was almost impossible to make without a hilaiious collision with one of the fair damsels. tThe girls later admitted that perhaps the boys were rough and their style was rather confusingl. The second game started with the entrance of the Faculty dressed as hobos. clad in various and A tense moment-Mr. Stopyra scores for the faculty What, is it? multi-colored uniforms. QP! l D The Varsity squad eyed them curiously and defiantlyg then both haughtily took their positions and the race for victory began. It was an exciting game with many unusual and amazing plays which kept the audience laughing all the time. Perhaps our teachers tried to use a little pres- sure and iniiuence by f'bickering the day before twho knows?Jfperhaps their 'tsecret weapons and shrewd plans were underrated: nevertheless the final score was in their favor: 61-60. Of course they were as modest and retiring as pos- sible about this touchy subject on Wednesday morning, but they couldn't help acting a bit superior and with a nonchalant air accepted appraisals on their victory. We really don't blame them for acting this way. for we know that our attitude would have been quite similar. And so we swallowed our pride and graciously submitted to their taunts. We all agreed it was fun to present a joint game of this unusual combination. -56W MUSIC at L. H. S. of A 5? Han! Front Row: left to right-B. Hicks, R. Cooper, M. A. Ross, M. Reynolds, I. Finn, P. Clarke. Second Row: D. LaBonte, P. Richardson, S. Berry, C. Colby, C. Sherburn, J. Roddy, R. Willey, M. Doyon, J. Ricard, S. St. Lawrence, T. Fisher. Third Row: D. Lewis, J. Ross, E. Hampson, P. Lewis, C. Copenhaver, C. Simmonds, G. Carpenter, W. Weber, E. Lewis, J. Pike. Fourth Row: J. Simmonds, C. Cushing, G. Ruggles, D. Colby, R. Allison, P. Cole, S. Lehan, R. Dunham, D. Colby, E. Richardson, Littleton High School Band has increased its ranks and progressed greatly this year. Our handsome maroon and white uniforms symbolize the ambition and zeal of this group. A busy schedule and numerous events followed our school year. Last spring we attended the New Hampshire Audition Festival at Laconia. Later a joint band concert of the North Country schools was presented at our high school audi- torium where 'a fine arrangement of band num- bers and overtures delighted a large audience. This venture was so successful that a similar one is being planned. The proceeds of this concert help supply our uniform fund. On August 1. Old Home Day, Littleton's School Band marched in the gay parade. During the Football season We proudly supported our team and presented drills at the games. This added greatly to the spirit of the occasion. Plans are also arranged for us to march in the Burling- ton Music Festival this spring. The band is in constant demand to play and there is a large group of undergraduates prac- ticing with us. Two bandsmen, Charlene Simmonds and Eve- lyn Lewis were fortunate in having a chance to visit Washington, D. C., and participate in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival with Mr. Mc- Lurels Student Band. Seniors who will be missed next year are: Head majorette, Patti Clarke, who deserves credit for she has had the difficult job of leading us through so many narrow, winding streets, Irene Finn, joan Roddy, David Colby, jean Ricard, Rhoda Downing, Charlene Simmonds, Evelyn Lewis and Dotto Lewis. W e should men- tion that many of these graduates helped organ- ize our band. May we say that it has been a grand experience working together in this select group and creating harmony under the excellent direction of Mr. McLure. jAe wma, 6Aoir The choral department began the 1953-1954 school year with three glee clubs, one of Fresh- men girls numbering thirty-one members, one of upper-class girls with fifty-four members, and a mixed choir of sixty members. Only girls from the junior and senior classes were eligible for this group but boys from any classes were ad- mitted. This gave us for the first time a better balanced choir of thirty boys and thirty girls. The three groups combined to present a pag- eant, Lift Up Your voices for the Christmas assembly. Lawrence Presby and Bartlett Rhoades were the readers. A series of tableaux on the stage portrayed each of nine carols which told the beloved Christmas story. In late january a boys' glee club was formed and is proving to be a very promising musical were chosen to represent Littleton High School at the All State Concert Festival held this year in Conway, April 8 and 9. Since the fire com- pletely destroyed the music library of both senior and junior high school, this group will do much of the Commencement music as they have it all memorized. The annual spring concert which was sched- uled for May 6th during National Music Week was cancelled owing to the tire. A fine concert had been planned with groups of numbers to be sung by each of the four glee clubs, selections by the All-Staters, and two songs by thirty eighth- grade boys and girls, who very recently formed a glee club and were to have made their appear- ance at this concert. All of us are sorry that we can never meet again in the auditorium which group. had given us so many happy hours together. Nine members of the mixed choir, all seniors, Front Row: left to right-T. St. Germain, R. Hesseltine, W. Houle, J. Hennessey, C. Copenhaver, D. Harris, P. Cole, W. Burke, R. Sherman, T. Champagne. Second Row: J. Ricard, P. Clarke, B. Hicks, J. Hooper, B. Wood, B. Thibodeau, S. Lehan, R. Ryan, J. Reynolds, R. Corey, T. Bixby, S. Hyde. Third Row: D. Cushing, director, R. Cooper, D. Lewis, R. Labine, D. Grammo, Y. Pinard, D. Dodge, C. Cullen, J. Lake, M. I-Iampson J. Golden, J. MacDonald, F. Foster, T. Champagne, P. Collins, J. Celley, I. Finn. Fourth Row: K. MacKay, L. Allen, L. Presby, W. Ellingwood, R. Gadbois, R. Bak er, G. Harris, R. Fitchett, R. Houle, B. Leavitt, J. Roddy, E. Lewis. Fifth Row: E. Ellingwood, J. Enderson, P. Cooney, G. Baker, D. Lewis, A. Lane, D. Colby, A. Leon- ard, D. Sawyer, R. Morrison, V. Wood, G. Ruggles. -SQ- P... cf... 9.4 gt. Cm Front Row: left to right-C. Johnson, R. Corey, J. Gagnon, J. Ricard, T. Bixby, J. Golden, J. MacDonald, S. Hyde, P. Clarke, N. Stanley, J. Corey, J. Beal. Second Row: B. Thibodeau, J. Hooper, J. Celley. R. Labine, J. Roddy. G. Ruggles, B. Wood, J. Reynolds, S. Lehan, E. Lewis, P. Collins, B. Hicks, B. Ryan, T. Champagne, F. Foster, Mrs. Cushing, music supervisor. Third Row: L. Allen, K. MacKay, Y. Pinard, R. Corey, M. Reynolds, R. Cooper. J. Lake, J. MacDonald, K. Cullen, I. Finn, D. Dodge, D. Grammo. Fourth Row: S. St. Lawrence, D. MacDonald. K. Clark, M. Doyon, M. Daine, J. Lane, M. Glode, M. Hampson, M. Morrow. M. Ross, N. Dempster, G. Sylvester. 3 -if V25 ITLQVL QPK5 gee i Front Row: left to right-S. Goslin, R. Stearns, M. Dexter, J. Hesseltine, C. Manning, M. Moore, S. Gilman, A. Trahan, J. Champagne, R. Willey. Second Row: J. Roddy, J. Connors, C. Clark, M. Blaney, L. Ledoux, R. Lesperance, H. Wright, J. Parker, S. Doyon, L. Koelln, J. Hadlock, Mrs. Cushing. Third Row: P. Lewis, J. Simonds, J. Boyle, D. West, P. Stillings, B. Lang, D. Fitchett, J. St. Lawrence, J. Hampson, L. Sweet. rizo ,giaealing Front Row, left to right: S, Hyde, D. Lewis, B. Hicks. Sec- ond Row: J. Roddy, I. Hooper. R. Cooper, S. Eastman. Back Row: R. Fitchett. I. Beal, B. Leavitt, Mr. VVilliam Morris. ,4fZ3fafm L. Presby, Dorothea Lewis, J. Roddy, E. Ellingwood. Second Row: Y. Wood, B. Wood, David Lewis. Back Row: D. Colby, Mrs. Deveda Cushing, director. Hooper, secretaryg R. Millen, vice presidentg R. Corey, presidentg K. Cullen, treasu xg C' nfroofwcing ,Jlwfwre Ogowfem 641,55 QMCQM Ter. Sap omore 46555 Omcem Left bo right-R. Thompson, treasurerg W. Allison, vice president: R. Dunham, presidentg B. Rhoades, secretary C- JM5 WLLZVL 6f6l56 Owcem 1 - nnnnnn ,,--W Left to right-G. Baker, secretaryg J. Hennessey, vice presidentg A. Ruggles, presidentg S. Goslin, treasurer. i 63 1 ldfif 1 - No one realized on this average day as we nonchalantly finished our studies and left the building that this would be the last time we would ever walk its dear and familiar corridors. For, shortly before midnight, the whole village was awakened by the persistent clanging of the general alarm. As we heard that there was a fire at the school different thoughts raced through our minds. Perhaps we wonit have to go to school tomorrowj' we mused and then, as We saw dense smoke rolling from the gymnasium, thought that of course classes would go on in the general building. But listen-did someone say the roof was falling and that the whole building was doomed? Oh, no, that could not be so and, in a second, poignant memories filled our minds with all that our school had meant to us and our forebears through the years. We looked again and a foggy glow seemed to surge through the building. Yes, the structure was doomed and now all we could do was to watch helplessly the flames engulf the familiar landmark. The hungry fire leaped higher towards the top of the Grecian pillars. reaching the tower where the village clock that had chimed the hours for countless years awaited its fate. It was an awesome sight and the eyes of spectators, old and young, were filled with tears. We know that out of all tragedy some good must come. At the beginning of dawn, while the fire was still blazing, volunteer students were helping with the salvaging operations, showing that the strong school spirit could not be dampen- ed. With Godls help a new and beautiful school will again rise from the fire ruins, serving as a cultural background for all. Before the tower fell-April 2, forenoon Afternoon, April 2, 1954-The bell tower has fallen but the pillars still stand Looking into what was the auditorium A back view of the gutted structure Graduates will cherish this excellent quotation from the April Sth edition of the Littleton Courier-written by Mrs. Effie tSimonsj Willey, L. H. S. '34-which well expresses the general feeling throughout the community. HREFLECTIONS FROM THE FIRE They stood there on the broad front lawn, in little groups, the alumni, the faculty, the stu- dents, and the townspeople, helplessly watching great tongues of Hame devour whole rooms at once. The entire front of the school was a mass of leaping, snapping flames. The attractive cupola blazed sometimes with a mysterious green light Cperhaps materials from the Chem lab under- neath were afirej. Atop the cupola the weather- vane whirled furiously in the drafts from the blaze. On the handsome facade with its four white pillars, the faithful clock had tolled its last midnight. As classroom after classroom was ruined the waiting crowds mused thus: In those very rooms I learned much of what I needed to know in order to make a living for my familyg I was proud to have my children attend that school and have pleasant associations there. They recalled exciting days spent at school- plays and Stunt Night-operettas and debates- formals and record hops -basketball games and speeches by personalities of the world made from its broad stage. In the pit the orchestra once played gaily: from the gym last year the massed bands blared forth spirited music, the Glee Club in dainty summer dresses gathered there to sing. From its dressing rooms the foot- ball team issued forth hustling over to the park to do or die. And then graduation-the night when the audience arose in a body as the long lines of grave young men and women entered to receive the coveted diploma. It was quiet except for the throbbing of the pumpers. No one shouted. Were they dreaming, or above the hiss of water on flames could they hear faintly the school song? Littleton High School, Littleton High School. We are singing, praises bringing. We will never find your equal Littleton High School, herels to you. Utter destruction inside moi mo in ffm ECMA? Front Row fseatedb: left to right-D. Judge, W. Morris, M. Howland, A. Kenney, G. Pasichuke, D. Cushing, E. Kapala. Second Row: W. Muse, L. Nutbrown, K. MacPherson, T. Stopyra, E. Moreau, L. Rowell, S. Slayton, V. West, A. Chartier, M. Kane, R. Smith, C. Leone. fAbsent at time of photo: Hazel Bryant, School Nurse, C. George McLure, Band Director, Leslie S. Cummings, Supt.J Mr. Leslie S. Cummings-Superintendent of Schools Mr. Arthur J. Kenney-Principal, Latin II Mrs. Marion C. Howland-Administrative Secretary Mr. George W. Pasichuke-Assistant Principal, Social Studies Mr. Foster H. Slayton-Social Studies, Head of Athletics, Coach Mr. William E. Morris-English and Dramatics Mr. Theodore J. Stopyra-Science Mr. J. Kenneth MacPherson-Mathematics Mr. Roland S. Smith-Mechanic Arts, Driver Education Mrs. Marion F. Kane-Home Economics Mr. Elliott A. Moreau--Business Education Mr. Wilfred T. Muse-Business Education Mrs. Dorothy W. Judge-English, Latin I, Consumer Mathematics Mrs. Esther C. Kapala-English, French Mr. Chester W. Leone-junior High, Physics Mrs. Lila E. Nutbrown-junior High Mr. Loring B. Rowell-Junior High, Assistant Coach Mrs. Deveda L. Cushing-Music Supervisor Mr. C. 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',Iax Jr. Theatre, Eames Oil Co., Littleton, N. H. '1Ruggles Bros., Littleton, N. H. 'Selectmen, Littleton, N. H. 1 l't 4Beal House, Littleton, N. H. ,'4'F'kCourier Printing Company, Inc., Littleton, N. H U fDownings Garage, Inc., Littleton, N. H. '4 'Ellingwood Trucking Company, Littleton, N. H. 'MSaranac Glove Company, Littleton, N. H. -73- Leo Regan, Accountant, Littleton, N. H. Dr. Millard Clark, D,M.D., Littleton, N. 'k 'Meacham and LaBelle, Littleton, N. H. H. Grafton Building Supply, Littleton, N. H. Northern Coal Company, Littleton, N. H. Workshop Cards, Inc., Littleton, N. H. HA. G. Cyr, Littleton, N. H. HH. A. Ross, Littleton, N. H. Manager and Clerks A 81 P Supermarket, 'f+Thayers Hotel, Littleton, N. H. X 'Depot Store, Littleton, N. H. , 'kBarretts Insurance Agency, Littleton, N. Harris' Service Station, Littleton, N. H. , 'fBradley Cooper, Littleton, N. H. MA Friend P KProiile Auto Body Shop, Littleton, N. H Cole's Mill, Littleton, N. H. O'lWalker's Garage, Littleton, N. H. Howe's Motel, Littleton, N. H. r 'The Northern Garage, Littleton, N. H. ML. G. Balfour Company, Attleboro, Mass. Li H. ff 'Beaton Buick Company, Littleton, N. H. Berry's Wayside Furniture, Littleton, N. H. HE. E. Bigelow, Electrical Contractor, Littleto HC. T. Bodwell, Littleton, N. H. 'Cole Hardware Company, Littleton, N. H. 'Kenneth E. Curran, Inc., Littleton, N. H. Doane Oil Company, Shell Oil Product 'f 'The Caramat, Franconia, N. H. s,L ttleton, N. H. n, N. H. ittleton. N. H -74- i: 'Stephen Eaton, D.M.D., Littleton, N. H. Mrs. Rene Mathey, Littleton, N. H. 1 'Mr. and Mrs. John Guider, Littleton, N. H. Clinton H. Kelley, Insurance, Littleton, N. H. fLibbey's, Littleton, N. H. Littleton Chamber of Commerce, Littleton, N. f 'Littleton Diner, Littleton, N. H. t 'Littleton Gas Company, Inc., Littleton, N. H. The Littleton National Bank, Littleton, N. H. Littleton Sand and Gravel Company, Inc., Little The Littleton Savings Bank, Littleton, N. H. Littleton Shoe Company, Inc., Littleton, N. H. Littleton Stamp Company, Littleton. N. H. Littleton Steam Laundry, Inc., Littleton, N. H. Lotta Rock Dairy, Littleton, N. H. MacLeod's Shops, Littleton, N. H. c 'Mason's Radio Shop, Littleton, N. H. i New Hampshire Gloves, Inc., Littleton, N. H. Northern Coal Company, Littleton, N. H. Northern Hardware, Littleton, N. H. '1 The Outlet Store, Littleton, N. H. 1 'Parker Drug Stores, Inc., Littleton, N. H. Carroll Reedls, Littleton, N. H. Prof1le Cleaners, Littleton, N. H. UFS 81 H Green Stamp Company, Littleton, N. H. Spencer Drug Company, Whitetield and Littleton, 2 i'Thurston Dry Cleaners, Littleton, N. H. ,'f 'Ricky Ross Welding Shop, Littleton, N. H. MDL Alexander L. Warden, M.D., Littleton, N. H. H. ton, N. H N. H. -75- 'Dr. D. F. Miles, Littleton, N. H. 9fDr. Charles Copenhaver, M.D., Littl +Walter Heald, Littleton, N. H. iCapital Motor Parts, Littleton, N. ifViola Heath, Littleton, N. H. XSimonds' Sport Shop, Littleton, N. 9fPorf1do's Market, Littleton, N. H. 9'Heald,s Funeral Home, Littleton, N b Kenneth E. Curran, Littleton, N. H 'kllusic Box, Littleton, N. H. 'Arrow Cleaners, Littleton, N. H. 9fRolfeys Beauty Shop, Littleton, N. H 'fBaker Brook Cabins, Bethlehem, N r Sleepy Hollow Motel, Littleton, N. 'tSilhouette Dress Shop, Littleton, N iBoulay's, Littleton, N. H. ifHomer Brodeur's Barber Shop, Litt i'Main Street Shell Station, Littleton, ffAllard's Service Station Littleton , , N rOld Stone Garage, Littleton, N. H. WK. A. Crane, Littleton, N. H. 'DL Barbara Beattie, M. D., Littlet 3 A. F. 81 R. L. Hill, Littleton, N. H. rtjohn Finn, Prudential Insurance Ag 'Lafayette Auto Store, Littleton, N. H XCorey's Sweet Shop, Littleton, N. H 'Dr. Frank Dudley, M. D., Littleto N H 'fCasey's Barber Shop, Littleton, N. t Hadlockis Insurance Agency, Littlet 'Hunkins and Eaton Insurance Agen :Dr. Stanley Currier, D.M.D., Little 1 Littleton Appliance Center, Littleto fBethlehem Gas 81 Electric Co., Bet r MacEddie's Restaurant, Bethlehem, ffPerkins Garage 81 Construction Equ 'Peabody's Paint Shop, Littleton, N 'Stod Nichols, Littleton, N. H. 5 Lewis, Express, Littleton, N. H. 9fL0vett,s, Franconia, N. H. 'The Hillwinds, Franconia, N. H. -76 Bonardi's, Bethlehem, N. H. Magoonls, Littleton, N. H. Amelia's Beauty Shoppe, Littleton, N. H. Martha Kelsea, Antiques, Littleton, N. H Bill's Coffee Shop, Littleton, N. H. Northern Office Supply, Littleton, N. H. Leo A. Cote, Littleton, N. H. -77- A WORD OF EXPLANATION We Wish to extend our deep appreciation to the large group of sponsors who have so generously made possible this 1954 edition of the Yearbook. As you know, a preliminary copy of this book, ready to go to press, was burned in the typing room during the great conflagration. On this account if the names of some who have given us financial aid have been inadvertently omitted, we ask your kind consideration in this matter as much of the second version was done to a large extent from memory. To everyone who in any way helped make this Record a success, we are great- ly indebted and take this opportunity to say Thank You! The Class of 1954 - 78 .- ..!4lf1,f0gl'dl9A - 79 .. v 4 ,,, -. s X Q ,4 . - . ,Q 1 . 1 Ly. i fu fi' . . 43 532-Q N52 W ff iw , ?' 4