MacDuffie School - Magnolia Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

. M.. -: ., mv 35 - UQA5' KELLY E . id L'f35:.1 gin. f V11 N' Q1 i g 52155 .,,..,,L 554 ,K-3,1 rank Q i-PE' -L' .- -rvrq ' !.x.' '-5 B- a g 1 AV ... :S v . ,.... I 'i es' : Y 9:1 H Q-J af, , -L P: Q3 if .S-2: ' ' .ii ' Luigi? f . . , 1 . . 1+ .igsfff-1-Y f , 1 M, . 1 ' 'iffsifr-e:z49f-,fe:59fS?i'Q-Ei' Hp,-,-Lf -J. - H , , t J 1 '- .--, 'G' - ' Ti Jw -. , 1 'i :-Q 33i+ ':f:, . . , ,. , W ,, A ,, H :., Je--'13 51 31- iii?-'zky y' 'Q ' A ' f 1 , ,., , LM tw 1' cr L ,. .1 . ' ,--,-.N1ff:,.u.2,.e- 7:15 .1 N- ' 'P if '3,,f'N' A . - .- - Vi: - - -.1 ,. '?E.1?1 'e-V1 ,, -xr . Nr . Fi.: -5, .nb v ' w u FEL I Q,-. - w',1f-v- 1 m ' , a, 1 ff 'iilufixix ' . ,33LaS1tr' Y ' L 5 E ? .lk'i!'s 9ATaB 1 THE MAGNOLIA CLASS OF 1956 QQFUE S0 45 vrazmms F42 f QFZYZEILE Q9 622 T E L If 22? cw 'h-Zwffif'-231 CQ af fs? The McscDuffie School For Girl Spring ie d, Massachusetts I .Q , lj.. .. Ai 5-HQ. 1 lil, -'nz ' 41 ':., S V, 'ii Q .1 ' 3 ff, 1 Nr ' , '13 A 1 'Nik I . .V x X T' 5 ,gf 3 ga? Q- 1 U ,, K ,ffx fm, + ?' 4g::f 3'l!f'5-:QQ Ti , s 1 - ws-:rn K f W sr, ...1.:,r,5..,. 1. ' , f' .Q Li - U.f'f .-,gf , 2-.,r,.:. ' L.5'q'x'4gf,.:g'W'.j, , , .fji ' . ,, L.lf:' '. 'Q' ig 1' 1. s 4, ,if 4 - .iweiw :MTR J ,Q - mpg ,1,,g,f ggpy- ,f. .-. z, 1 Phi' :Ts ' H92-ycmuiliraff A S . J p V L' 1, , V k . , . i l ,. V, .2 .f , x',. ' P ' i 'qi J 1 , , K s . 1 r N ,, 01 -, v 1 -A.. I P Q L ,af-5.f.L91.4 21 .L f 'Z ,Lai6.c.14Jz'wm -M AJ '.9:Q.E3. ' TL ,'. 52 nYahi.2.:wshLi9f.L 1 Q , Qui.'E,4.,L4iL1'L33-113.26 Dedication To Bliss Putnam. who has always been so willing to Contribute her time above and beyond the line of duty. we dedicate this yearbook in gratitude and affection. :N U .Flu K JH fff',Jinf'jj X Cf m H .Q L 5 ,V 'x 'f f ,A mimi? V air. an ne day when spring was awaking in all Corners of the earn- pus, l met Lady dejeetedly ambling up the hill from Howard Hall. When I asked her what in the world was the matter, she said she had been looking for Tramp everywhere and just could not find him. I just hope he hasn't been caught by that nasty dog Catcher, she wailed. Buthjust then Tramp stuck his head around a Corner. He Couldn't do that even if he got Miss Heald galurnping after me,', he barked, so come on and letls go for a stroll. And off they went to visitjoek, Trusty, Pedro, and all the rest. x x -q-3 ,--'Q Ll ' ' Z to . 2- ,rs- C- Wm wx 1 Q J 'Ll x KX ,-if N! J 5 ' A 1 I, X Ig Q! ,N i 'wil . M A KL' if XXX l if 1 w r V 'J n i V A I w r L r 5 i . I f E z z . I if V, df .gnufzilg mf Q.: EDITORS VS? Sitting: lgft to right -- P. lVooley, Mann, A. Rutcnbcr, B. R0lJ3fQC. S. Parker. Standing: ijt ta righti S. Archibald. S. Strayer, Baxter, B. Constantine. F. Foss. Editor-in-Chig' ...... .... A nne Rutenbcr Business Manager ......... .... P atricia Woolley Assistant Business Manager. . . . . .Barbara Robarge Literayi Editor ........ . . . . . .Betsy Constantine Assistant Literagi Editor ..... .,...... F aith Foss Photography Editor .......... . . .Suzanne Parker Assistant Photography Editor .... ........ LI can Mann Art Editor ........... ...... . ..... S uzanne Strayer Assistant Art Editor .... . . . .Sara jane Archibald Typing Editor .,... ........., J uliana Baxter Staff ......... .............. S enior Class Advisor ..... . . . .Nliss Catherine Blakeslee Mi 1 jiri' 1' AYMMKB was 54.36, . Q- 'f 'uf u- ini U- Sinai-nie-lK ?1,MEisBf xm v T WISH? ' Faculty lf, xv s xg! if f..--1' M S- A .E A Y-A ' 5111, WW' The Faculty RALPH D. RUTENBER, JR. Headmaster A.B., Princeton University A.M., Columbia University GEORGE A. FLAGG Aysislant Headmasler, Mathematict A.B., Harvard University A.M., Columbia Univeristy Cornell CLEMINETTE D. RUTENBER Associate Head A.B., Agnes Scott College CATHERINE S. BLAKESLEE Dean A.B., Mount Holyoke College A.M., University of Chicago 'A . f oitt A e y . K1 his .'L,L . , . .kkk fl LIENNIE I. COLTTURE .Uaflzfmafzrs B.S., Boston University University of Vermont QIQM PE,-XRLE PUTNAINI .Tf1'fnr'f' BS., Simmons College XM., Columbia University 0.! JW 32 S Z P' 'J' J W ,vs 2 1, U: Z7 VU fi? g' Sm JD O EA r-A O W, , tm, :- Q H s: U, f: o up i e Q' 1-v v-v Q.. C s I , .5Y.,y,. CL 22 f? S E fr :f P ' i ' 0 O-EQ Q C' W1 if f o N 5 'U f C ' E ' , . N K-4 '-s 4 '1 -5 r-4-4 3 111 '4 154ClJ.:.Zi.Cl1K4 .2 CH 'PU , -., 5' ,-. fa 4 rn +71 '4 3' f ' 2 A 75 3 3 3 E gd i J M Q30 ao S QS .41 .vyqggp ,-. 5 f-Q 5 . v . . 1 H X4 O F1 5' I , . 55114, vsf F -A 7 , O UD 2. A' '25,-5, ff- Q Q pg v- xy fb 3 53 V 2 ,ld .rf 1 il 2 'fa A-K W -U 'IFJ A , ps! g fs RY . 9, -- 7 The Fcacultv I 'Vi ff ' RUBERTA BI. GRAHAMI2 Englfslz AB.. AIX1.. PI-LD.. University of iXIinncsota 1 up f WX .J A f The Faculty my . my my i y 3 31 qil q ai 'V N 5' THEO-JEAN HEALD NICOLE DESCHAMPS Histoqy French A.B., New jersey College for Women AB., A,M,, Universite Laval lXfI.l.A., Columbia U11iVCI'SifY Universite de Paris CSorbonne RUTH C. CHILD PHILLIP J. FITZIMMONS English Latin A.B.. Mount Holyoke College A-B., HOIY Cross College A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan AM St' Lawrence University State Teachers' College fi The Faculty VERA H. FULLER English, Hislogi, Arithmetic A.B., Hiram College B.S.. Ohio University A.M.. University of Michigan JEAN lXl. BOYD Plgvsical Educalion Savage School for Physical Education B.S., New York University A.M., Teachers, College, Columbia i MARGARET A. BEALE Reading, Hislogf, English A.B., lVIount Holyoke College Summer Session Middlebury College Summer Session Mount Holyoke College RITA L. HUNTER Typewriting, Geography B.S., Boston University The Faculty BARBARA Van HEUSEN Art Vesper George School of Art Swarthmore College Buenos Aires Cape Cod School of Art . LUCIE BEMENT Nurse R.N., Robert Packer Hospital CAROLYN DEXTER LOCKE JUAN ROLLINS Director ly' .Music Piano AB., Mount Holyoke College Juilliard School of Nlusic Institute of Musical Art Yale School of lN'Iusic Norfolk Summer School of lN'Iusic S Ur semi SENIORS GAIL CAROLYN ADAMS UGaz'! 172 Greenaere Avenue, Longmeadow, lwlassachusetts Red Cross Club 2, 3, President 4g Red Basket- ball Team 2, 3g French Club 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4. 'CBMUU it its own exfusefor living A gay spirit and smile will be eternal memo- ries of this sweet and adorable bundle of fun. Yes, her laugh will long echo down the halls of MacDufl'ie, and all companions she has had, or will find, will be warmed by her friendship. ' 1 i ' 3 l mn 'I I , It 5 M ls 0. g kyijigl Es KA 9' , . . .is :- ,' we .i -3 - P- t ras., 0 ' 3 - fa 4 I ' X 8 f . .O - Q 1 g 1 ' ' G,EORGIA WESTON ANDERSON s ' 'gGe0rgz'a , 125 South Branch Parkway, Springfield, Massachusetts Current Events Club 2, 3, President 4g Dramatic Club 2, 3, President 4g French Club 3, Vice- president ofthe Athletic Association 2g Editorial Board of Nlagnet 4g Blue Basketball Team 3. Hflreat thoughts, like great deeds, need no trumpet As g'Anyone for a trip to the U.N.? echoes clown the hall, Georgia appears. Known for that infectious grin and those everlasting bril- liant ideas, Georgia is a girl with the ability to be a leader and a lovable personality that will be missed at MacDuf1'C1e. ,P 4 s u,J 4'fp2 'i0 I SARA JA E ARCHIBALD Amir, 6 Cornell Street Springfield, Massachusetts Glee Club 1, 2, 3g Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Science Club 3, 4g Assistant Art Editor of Magnolia, Eager Heart 2, 3g Blue Team Cap- tain 4. Maz'dens' hearls are always sqft Underneath the Eager Sense make-up, we find a winning smile and laughing eyes owned by everyonels pal, Arch. Even while she suf- fered from Howieites,', she was still as alert and genuine as ever and first to say, 'cHi ya palf' Her sparkling laugh and sincerity will always make her loved and admired. Wwgwwxiwfwggam J1l,,,r0,,M . ?!E I QTH ST I E 64 Av Y: in s , Connecticut u nt C u 43 lass easurer 1g Dramatic Club 1 ' Cross b 4g Current Events Club 4' lub rench Cl 3. S ' t ear, slo t eak, I wrath hfther Bev is the Stu- ent Council or walking thro gh the halls, she always finds time to give everyone a pleasant smile and a cheerful hello. We will always remember Bev for her friendliness to the whole school. L5u4.4fwC 'B C- L1'k,l z 'ref , ' f SENIORS Y' , 1 f 4 ,1- , six - ,, -- fs: , 1 1-54-ol L4-9'-ff-4.95 gg, 4.4 A. i Q .LA .Ja ' qcvu Clif' an JULIANA BAXTER j'ulz'e,' I? -za 6 South Street Marion, Massachusetts ,M Red Cross Club 3g Science Club 35 Glee Club .' 3, 4g Glee Club Librarian 4g Vesper Service 3, 45 Magnel Business Board 4g Current Events E Club 4g Red Basketball Team 3g Cauldron Typ- U-3 Y ing Editor 3g Red Volleyball Team 3g Magnolia W Typing Editor 4. , l 0 4, I. f MQ-gill r 'gSeeya later, Allzgalof' , V g ' julie is the blithe blond who combines an overwhelming zest for life with a more hidden In I g . ' realization of lifels complexities. Private anxie- f , -. fy 7 ties never affect juliels outward enthusiasm and gaiety. - Never too busy to volunteer her 1' Q A 2 . aid and adviceQ julie's school spirit and loyalty ' ' l D have won her many lifelong friends. as 4 - ' L' M ' 'WO -i I-1 . H' . 5' f ' J' ' j 1 ,LW ' t ' 51- ,fd Ji ivifxiggniilidr ANJQ 1qEAvii1ii' jf rj S4 1 37 ll' vp ' xx5vJFarU1ingto1VRoa Q1 VJ l X ff 80 f' f' N Lo jnead , Massachy etts Q , A, N ss , 3, 4gxEcience Clugig Busi ess iff vu ' oard of agnel 4 ench Clu , 4g Se r J Follilesbffdmnntt 4. 'J VJ 1J J So siveet the bash e sw D X ki, XS. D eone hawivroble that she j s A nit x -wi' so ve? ke it to Peg then w' h a mo nt X . of tho t and a syinpathetic ile sh V ,gy a w come 1 with a so ion. Whether V sh 's madl doing art proj at t e last rninute, ' s or tryin locate .green a ' ye Chevy, ways rn ains he gay but' , I composed manner. r sw t il nd rip- ' 'fvsl plin com i ith an friend- ' lin o form e delightfu person wn as X ,fa Je veg-'sf oiaf ,' , 1 f 1 i - ,JUL .fy ,L A DJ - dn ,J W1 I , if ,Lyn N4 y.IC?ATfI.B vga C N I JC' r Chap, f ff jf jg, rpgcem Read -J I3 U ll., J jig 3 I' 'lv ,l'Lo ead , Massachusetts A Irv lfreaslgtifr ciglass' 3 S i ce Club 4, Magnet V .f'Busir1ess' 'rd g M net Assistant Business ,1 f Ellfanagqr 45' d C s lub 2, 3, Treasurer 4, 'X jf ,l rerrch 3 1 Lf ji DNA, r our, .fi e, truthful girl who walks the earth If M erectn ,J if e catch sight of that puddle-jumping yello c nvertible, you cah be sure that joanie's n ar away. Although Hjoanie, may I have . ride home?,' is a familiar query, it is her sense . humor and her readiness to help in any ituation that have attracted hor'rnany friends. ,I king one minute, serious the next, she always eeps her composure when she says, Seniors, please get your money inf' but that's Joanie -- a true friend. SENIORS CAROLYN ELAINE BJORN 5CHappy!9 V 132 Riverview Avenue, Longmeadow, Massachusetts Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Science Club 3, 4, Eager Heart 2, 3. c'Eat, drink, and be rnergf, for tomorrow we attempt to diet Whether she was trying to cut her bangs straight, or count to twelve in chemistry, she's always the same light-hearted Carolyn. She is never too busy to comfort a lost soul and never too idle to stay in one place for very long. It often amazes us how she can see a certain some- one in New York so often and still keep con- tented back home, but thatls our Happy, and we all love her. . lu' cya up 'QV -:SJ X. ,Q S' v Q ' --JN ENIORS ' VJ' ,- .Y af 6 V , yt D 'V ' +V jj, S 'V ' YI - ' - DJJ' V J ff .2 X S- J5f.,.,, x 6 975 fa 9 3 SUSAN ELLIS CLARKE 3 O CC 97 1 if J? 0, Q Sue O y 4 Spruce Circle Westfield, Massachusetts .Ar V V J Vice-president of Class 4, Dramatic Club 25 08 Ox French Club 3, President 4g Red Cross Club 2, I P O 3g Current Events Club 43 Science Club 3, 4g i asfio Red Hockey Team 2. Js rs Vz'ta!zU'z's the measure cyf achievement .A If anyone sparkles-it is Sue! Whether xp' she be skimming down the slopes at Stowe, V housepartying at Wesleyan, or keeping us in jj, stitches for hours with her witticisms, we will J always remember her for her true soirit of fun. X A true executive but yhzacious and feminine - 07 UM' you car1't beat Sue! ww' L l :Q :-, 'fe' ,ffl-4jf7.?i,1? . . S., 1.4. . cc e 7 Sev ace L 5' AQISY AON TINE 5 Lbngmeaagw, M chusetts. I jxident Cou 11 2, 3g ramatic lub 2, 3, ' French A 3, i resid g Re r s X Clu 3 'enc Club 4g 1 rary ' r o ,I I ne 4' Se etary of ass S r Follies A g . Co ' e 4, Lit Editor o agno 'a 4 'iPeU'ectz'0n pehvtfiedl' ' 5 Betsy ' at bqa t ly co d and si r l endly 'rl ose bl yes shine i out caused y an n in s an se N od ut Bets oud Y een nt and .pu spon ' ar d 1 l o order fo s d of ld, tantiate ' , . te b X 11 M ,jj taneoug glgx , QM J g ,, . if ,. 1 i ,'-. S .,.. 2 ,, .k., L K T 1 iis rrs. 'x . fl A A i .w f Alf if . l L D VJ I X u V . vu 4 7,1 , V Uf , ' cl 0 I Ji l 1 if V V ,fx 4 . , M J U f l D l 1 , vi g I if ,Ll I X A 1 tx H f ' ' 5 . LINDA EAN COOK l M W Q! C ML' d as l .I wk ii ' fr-: Zn a lily C vii i C A ,.., 10 Cherryfield Drive, J . y . ,, Jyw ix elf' . 1 West Hartford, Connecticut I I1 . Vesper Service Club 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, fly Magnet News Board 4, Magnel Editorial Staff 4, J X ij Leaders' Corps 4, Varsity Hockey Team 3, 4, , Red Hockey Team 3, 4, Red Basketball Team 5 li- 3, Red Softball Team 2, 3, Red Volleyball ' gf If Team 2, 3, Librarian 4. J A X rhe m Zi L 'lLz've and let live' 52 0 Ns A B X Ol U fl ali U I J' i 1 S i-mgfssaf-1: O , ..-. V K cf X I ' 1 A A X, ll ji x ' , Xl A AN E D GHETT1 I CS V 7 g 8 or tfield tree A , Hills, Massachusetts bleerle e , 3, .a i 4, Blue Basketball I-, - U eam ' Re o Club , Dramatic Club 3, X' ' g Scien e ub , French Club 3. G00 things me in ima!! paekagesn N' 1 'Re y. Let's golw comes a voice from the -l gym. is it? It's a lively, slim, brown- X hal se or rehearsing her cheerleaders. No att wh .re she goes. Dolly's sure to win loads fr'ends with her sweet, friendly personality. X. V . J QM If itls a hockey game, tennis match, Lenox dance, or mail line, that's where youlll find Linda, the vivacious gal whois always collecting library dues, senior sandwich money, or listen- ing to i'The Pajama Gamef' A B.U. fan from ,way back, she adds spark to any ugab sessionf, Best of luck to a terrific gal! . ,,1 Aza..e,e.L.zu. .. V. ,A W A sf .mi SENIORS f aj. J I , 1-. , 4 ' . . ,J X .4 . J K V V U' .y :J SANDRA CHRISTINE FISK Sandy, Branch Road Suffield, Connecticut Red Cross Clubl3g Science Club 3g Dramatic Club 4, Magnet News Board 4g Current Events Club 4. She smiled with .vo Sweet a cheery Start with a wonderful wit, mix in a winning personality, add sparkling beauty. Your result -Sandy. There is never a dull moment when she appearsA her keen mind finds the funny side of everything - herself included. VVe'll all affectionately remember this sweet fun- loving girl for years to come. 35 tru ? All-I-LLOUISE F SS ' 'K cc as N Durfee S et ridge, assac e Student un ' 2, identqi. Re ro Club 2' pe er e b 2 3, , Gle 2, 3, 44 de .mis 3 4' eat re 0 the Magn 4, istant itor o g- nolia 3 nior olli C 45 Co air- W man J i ro LS etaryj the 'W' Junior C . , j FF' Omlbound 0!z'0andfun 0 ro was at rkteti t ay, lid' , or was it yepferd P 'Ca ree ntffon use but con- : ' . . . cernaii, we it run in hi her and thi r, gluing 0 in s. ut soon she es f scat- erg b , s nd ter pa rs th 1 h p d , a mas- te 1 ceg jo we on QE s ou ompeten prrigj of tu nt Coun- cil, Faith has how t t ho and integrity 0 han d y 1v1t1es as we as t m e us fun 'o f o e. Mac e il gem big wonder- ful com inati n favi, li , a fun. .W . - 4 .I , .,, A, .0 -4 5 SENICRS 4 ' o 'Jt r 5 . , 5, .tw - ' n L 'J I 6 . f a lf x . we Q' OQSL PHYLLIS ANNE FREEDMAN Ciphylii 30 Colony Road, Longmeadow, Massachusetts Dramatic Club 3, 45 Current Events Secretary- treasurer 3, 45 Magnet Business Board 3, 45 Science Clubg, Red Captain 45 Red Hockey Team 3, 45 Basketball Varsity Team 3, 45 Iunior Prom Co-chairman 35 Senior Follies Chairman 4. 'gFrz'endrhzjJ is the wine fy' Zyfew In a certain enthusiastic and sparkling Phyl lies the secret of executive ability coupled with an indomitable love of life at which we can only wonder. The productions of an outstand- ing junior Prom and an unsurpassed Senior Follies were accomplished with a disciplined ease that could only be Phyl's. For these and innumerable other tasks performed willingly and selflessly we owe our gratitude to Phyllis. ,fi -W 5, fi! ff ,,,e I , 651:33 Red orofliiub 35 Sc' n C u 4' French il , ockey ' y Hock Te 45 f . ff he betier part ry' valor is dz'screlz'on Y 'hether struggling with a particularly trying tongue twister or collecting the cat pictures that never cease to hold her interest, Margo is a thoroughly engaging and determined young lady. Never underestimating the power of her perseverance. we know that Margo's future life will be every bit as successful as it has been here at MacDufHe. pf' 5,-an xv-we-go -. -Wy 5qvy7v4n1--f .. .rw-fv-my-4-ma.m5,v -fa.,-..s,,3--it-.,??-pri..-wgv,,,,,, nag. . A Q.-.-.5-45.5, ST vyyw SENIORS -0-' BARBARA LOVELL HANSEN Barbie 394 Main Street, Suffield, Connecticut Glee Club 3, 4g Science Club 33 Red Cross Club 33 Magnet Business Board 43 Current Events Club 4. - A l Cute, snappy, and always happy No iblack and white picture .can possibly capture Barbie's nordic beauty-her clear, almost translucent complexion and shining hair. These physical attributes are an appropriate setting for the truth and goodness of her char- acter. -She has that rare quality of true self- lessness. May all Barbie's dreams be trans- formed into well-deserved realities. WA --o'a!6!.r'J-7. I -'fu J? 4' .KJ-0' nb' E 0' 0 .7 , 4.34 -J D va-au, ,, JL 'J 49 bffiu v j'..! KJ? go 'O 9 U , Q' 09 JHVIABJOR ALIWGQQBLIN f dl . BOAZ,-.Rgf . 4, L caster, Massachusetts Athletic Associatio President, Varsity Bas- ketball Team 3, 4g Red Basketball Team 33 Red Softball Team 3, Dramatic Club 35 Current Events Club-43 News Board Magnet. Of habits devil, is angel yet in this Garnbi's not up yet, so we're not late. This is the familiar comment as Howard Hallites hurry up to breakfast after third bell has rung. This proud possessor of a Lenox pin will always be appreciated for her subtle sense of humor and the joyful glee with which she pounces on a good time. Under this fun-loving Eh what gal is hidden an unusual loyalty and an under- standing ear which will be welcomed wherever she wandersf I?'7 5- f,',,:!?7..., ' ra , v 0 -I' u 5'-va 40 0 3 J O 0-4 f H P cf ,H I. of if ,f Ur,,J',y'wf . iff! fiiifiiffjwloks 0jpf'fdr yP o J5 X MLL AQ ',5QtzAB1Q1H,s.Aif ' LC 95 r Gre ounta' Was i ton, Massachusetts nio Prefect g udent Counci ' Scie ce LxClub2, 3, Yes V, ' News oar , , a ne ' ia ur ntlighdts-Qlub g re h b , ati l S c -tr asurer ' d c ey eam 3, . ople ,,,2.-I!-his qggsenior ct tshe do n let that t her down. She is alw r r ou-gh it ust be controlle Since she's a ll-,round ' ' e msay, she tried her hands and feet in field h y this 1. Results? She's a good full-back. t er itas duty or a chem class, Lars can a ways be looked for to put some fun in things. uyap, final . 5 ALYCIA MARIE LAFRANCE Cookie 19 Orchard Street, Laconia, New Hampshire Red Cross Club 1, 2, 4, Current Events Club 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, 3, 4, Vesper Service Club 3, 4. MJ: appetite comes to me, while eatingn Cookie can always be depended on to be your friend whether she is in the midst of preparing for one of her famous week-ends or pounding out homework on her typewriter. Her prob- lems and the perplexities of life vanish in a twinkling when someone else is discouraged or disheartened. We all wish you happiness, Cookie, in whatever you do. Lf! f Si, n SENIQRS. fffifffvv' JEAN LOUISE MANN ' . ' Marino 8 Fairview Avenue,' Danbury, Connecticut . . .. Prefect 45 Student Council 45 Leaders' Cohrps 3k fig ,Photography Editor of Magnet 45 Red Cross Club 33 Dramatic Club 3, 4g Commence- ment'Play 35 Vesper Service Club 3,45 Basket- ball B Team 3g Assistant Photography Editor of Magnolia. Q ' She that is U merry heart has a eontinuaffeasf' Take these ingredients: . A tall and vivacious blonde 5 A friendly smile and spontaneous greeting A A word of encouragement and help An independence of thought and action All these could only equal jean. From helping her roommate choose the proper sweater to working on the dummy,'l Jean inspires all with her sincerity and contagious enthusiasm. ZA, 6:4 ,fglvgisw gf kg'??3?'efffS2 jfs' MILY ELIZABETH LEONARD ta! t vs eff t0ffkMW9?gr5fei GCEmily95 b 496 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts Magnet News Board 4g Dramatic Club 4g French Club 4. Vitaligw is the measure qf aclzz'evement A cute little bombshell named Emily Leonard landed in MacDuflie School the beginning of our Senior year. In no time at all she was sur- rounded with friends who couldn't resist her outgoing personality and twinkling eyes. We will never forget our All American Girl w-ho captivated the audience just as she captivated us. if awry' A A 1 t .ee r if yd , , If ,Keira ,, ELIZABETH FLORENCE PERRY CCBet!y73 245 Farmington Road, Longmeadow, Massachusetts Dramatic Club 23 Red Cross Club 3g French Club 3,-45 Glee Club 2, 4, Science Club 4, Business Board of Magnet 3, 4. Then farewell, Horace , Do you want a barrel of fun? Do you want a girl who is the life of a party? Do you want someone who will make you laugh until your sides split? If so, go find Betty. We will never forget her in the Senior Follies when. she held the audiences in laughter-the heart of the humor in any situation-our Betty. fl .-. v I , . .7 I UZANNE PARKER Hsueii 87 Oxford Road, ' Longmeadow, Massachusetts Prefect 45 Student Council 45 President of Class 2g Secretary of Class 15 Athletic Association 1, Secretary-treasurer 3, French Club 2, Treasurer 3, Red Cross Club 1, 2, 33 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Eager Heart Angel Choir 1, 2, 3, 43 Magnet Busi- ness Board 4g junior Prom Committee, Red Hockey Team 2, 3'g Red Volleyball Team 2, 3, Red Basketball Team 2, 3g Varsity Hockey Team 2, 3g Varsity Basketball Team 3, 4, Pho- tography Editor of Magnolia 4. Generalb1 speaking, a woman is . . . generally speakingl' There is never a moment of mournful silence when the gay illustrious Sue is around. From mice to mountains and not excluding men, Sue is the person who has a word to the wise about them all meanwhile keeping her listeners in spasms of laughter. It is not only for the merri- ment and fun that we'll remember Sue but for her sincere warmth and loyal friendship. A.. 'S 'J' f AE' yi, My Aj, sElsuoRs gpsfry 1 I 5 o-'N 0 - x . JL-f'.,f' 5' its K me 5 SANDRA ELIZABETH PINKNEY iCSand,y95 Boardman Street, Sheffield, Massachusetts Science Club 2, Vice-president 3, President 4, French Club 3, Red Basketball Team 3, Cur- rent Events Club 4, Vesper Service Club 3, 4, Varsity Basketball Team 4. Like angels, visits, short and bfzghtw ls she conscientious, efficient and loads of fun? Is she always willing to be a friend to everyone? This cute gal with the twinkling eyes and devil- ish smile is Sandy. Although she's usually busy with the Science Club, or writing to the man of her life, she always has time to help out when- ever she sees anyone feeling low. To a swell gal we all love - may your life be as happy as youlve made ours by your friendship. - ' .e,. if -. A AJ x , l 5 'J 't - i ite' fi??3Zff25'i -f'. A .- 5 4. its s 1 K' XXXJ. XX rl xr xt .X K X tl V 3 L , g 1 X, 'F' t is x ' - X . X J l ' 1 X1 .l-,le ,L Y ' A ,w - BARBARA ANN ROBARGE X- XX- . - ' 3' CCBar!5 J 'Kr 23 Sylvan Place. N Longmeadow, lWassachusetts Prefect 4, Student Council 4, President of Class 3, Secretary of Class 2, Assistant Business Man- ager of Magnotz'a 4, Dramatic Club 2, Treasurer 3, 4, Eager Heart 2, Commencement Play 3, One-Act Plays 2, 3, French Club 3, 4, Red Cross Club 2, 3, Magnet Business Board 3, 4, Senior Follies Committee 4. Hzealous,-yet modest: innocent, though free M joy is the essence of her smile. Through her friendliness and sincerity have come lots of subtle humor and evidence of a sweet tempera- ment. One can be sure that Williams College is usually on her mind. In short, thatis our Bar, and everybody's friend. - ,, , Vit X JY X I liz A 3.1 TNQ Qi 'J Kip 1 A ' I ' ' I is 7 X. U, by .94 1 . i 1 'I IU if 'wx sEN:oRs QW 4 O ANNE DOWNING RUTENBER CCAnne99 334 Maple Street, Springfield, Massachusetts Class President 4, Editor-in Chief of Magnolia 4, Vice-president of Class 1, 2, Treasurer of Class 3, Glee Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Eager Heart 1, 2, Senior Follies Com- mittee 4, Athletic Letterg Angel Choir 4. The essenre gf beaugd, I call lovei' Thereis nothing like a friend - sympathetic, real, and always around when she's needed, and that's Anne through and through. Her very heart beats with the joy of giving happiness to others. As our class president, she has shown amazing patience and efficiency. We can only marvel at how she has managed to retain her ever warm smile and cheerful Hi!,' under the battering forces of MacDufHe seniors. The answer must lie hidden somewhere beneath our beautiful Anne - beautiful in thought, person- ality, and spirit. -Y.LfA,4.ld, , ' Y I ' ' 1 QE if E 1 , .1 if 4 , f , - . A, ' :QQ ' USM I If G C t South Main Stre Sp , ct 9 Class President lg tude nci A Events Club 1, 2, 3, cd Cros C b 1 , , French Club 3, . On with the dance! Letjoy be SuHfield'sbenignsoci ' 7 eother th our own Shotzy. Always h t delightful combination of wit, sincerl , sophisticated charm. As the big sister', dozens of males, she inspires everyone with r capacity for fun. Her job on the Student Council this year has shown her remarkable ability to maintain her composure in any situa- tion. May your search for an Hunplatonicw college man be fulfilled. ,ef . xi XL .J v X M X l U if sENloRs Lx I A V 9 W al i Ysb ki ly N i X Q M f- X 1- r MARY LOUISE SCAFIDI MaU1lou 527 Ridge Road, Wilbraham, Massachusetts Science Club 2, 3g Current Events Club 3, Latin Club 3, Blue Team Basketball 3, French Club 4, Dramatic Club 4. ':An actress isforever . . . You may not have recognized her under all the make-up, but the person who gave such a sterling performance as the Old Man in Eager Heart was Mary Lou. More amazing still not only is she a clever actress, but she,s talented in art and horsemanship, too. This sounds like quite a bit for one girl, but her friends all know that there is even more behind the warm smile of this quiet, sincere girl. .ijt-Cf J ' MARY GAY SARGENT SC Gay, Penfield Hill Road, Portland, Connecticut Prefect 4g Student Council 4, Dramatic Club 3, 43 Science Club 3, Secretary-treasurer 4g Red Softball Team 3, Red Volleyball Team 3. Be true to thine own ,WU . . .U One-third sincerity, mixed with one-third humor, plus some undefinable personality make the compound known as Gazel. She always has her eyes and ears open for trouble, personal or otherwise, and she handles the situation with tact and logic. Never to be caught without the sight to see the funny side of a Howard Hood or an English class, Gazel will find success awaiting her everywhere. 411-'. 4 SENIORS .BV if ff! y , 4b v9 oikfyg- 1 I f yy ' ANN SHORTELL CCAnn3, 5 Orleans Street, Wilbraham, Massachusetts Science Club 4, Current Events Club 4g Junior Red Cross Club 4. A cheerful temper joined with innoeeneei' Red-gold hair, fair white skin, a quiet thought- fulness is combined with the friendliest manner and the sweetest smile. We're very glad you came, Ann, to brighten our senior year. We only wish we'd had you long before. VIRGINIA JOANNE SCOLA CCGZ'nny5, 1080 River Road, Agawam, Massachusetts French Club 45 Current Events Club 3, 4, Caldron 35 Magnet News Board - Assistant Club Editor 3, 4. She is good and she z'sfaz'r Some people wear- their hearts on their sleeve: but not Virginia. She is a composed and serene yet deeply sympathetic and sincere person, who is always ready to help with a kind word or deed It is sweet sorrow to part with a girl like Vir- ginia. May good fortune be hers in all her future plans. SENIORS ' , K 5 - :fggt gt::2'1f ',f1,.1:23-geggetg it - . i 4 i'l3if'W 57?i7 rii...l. . 3 SYLVIA LOUISE SMITH C C I 5 3 40 Willowdale Avenue, Waterbury, Connecticut Magnet News Board 3, Editor 4, Leaders, Corps 3, Secretary-treasurer 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Vesper Service Club 3, 4, Cazildron Editorial Staff 3, Senior Follies Committee 4, Blue Team Softball 3, Blue Team Basketball 3. 'G l fnconscious humorw Ifin passing through Senior House you should become startled by an agonized Oooh, Oooh! never fear. Syl's unhappiness and confusions are soon replaced by the happy-go-lucky and entirely hilarious human being we all know as Schmitto. Full of pranks CHI didn't mean it. Honest I didn't!',1 for which forgiveness is al- ways given, Syl's humor has saved many a MacDufHe day. May laughter be your pass- port to happiness, Syl-Bon Voyage! -7744,-J .f'WW lgt bdfl Mr BEVERLY ANN SISK CCBEUSS 242 Main Street, Suffield, Connecticut Vice-president of Class 3, Glee Club 3, Treas- urer 4g French Club 33 Magnet Business Board 4, Dramatic Club 4, Blue Softball Team 3, Blue Hockey Team 3g Blue, Basketball Team 3. Even virtue is fairer when it appears in a beautjul personw If you should hear a despairing Oh, I can,t find it! or an entreating Wait for me!',, you may be sure that Bev is hot far. Forever losing things yet never losing sight of her aim in life, Bev maintains her happy outlook on life. Her sparkling, bubbling personality hardly betrays the romantic dreamer side of her, but the two go together to form the pleasing combination called Bev. Best of luck, Bev, may all your dreams come true. Maile NW pig we WW' K Wi' an N . ' SUSANNE MICHEAUX STRAYER I GKSue37 Lordship Rqad, Stratford, Connecticut Glee Club 1, 2, 3, President 4, Leaders, Corps 3, President 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Editor of Magnolia, Red Hockey Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Hockey Team 2, 3. I hold the world but as the worldl' Has anyone seen Sue? A familiar figure to us all, Sue is the girl who not only leads but backs up the Glee Club, the president of Lead- ers' Corps who not only makes a gracious hostess but also an inspired decorator. It is this combination of leadership and ability that make up the versatile and entirely admirable being we know as Sue. J , . I 1 .Jax A 69' f fQ0+'?y'Pi sENloRs XM S. 5 BARBARA DAWN STANNARD C6Ba'b!7 247 Gillette Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Current Events Club 1, 2, French Club 3, Science Club 4, Magnet News Board 45 Cheerleaders 4. A soul with but a single thoughtn Anybody heard the latest news from Tech?', Why, just ask that pretty, brown-haired senior working so diligently on a new poem. That's our Barb! Whether sheis talking about Tech or creating a new story, she's always a bundle of fun. ' H f:z?.iifv,2iW'ef'li5 if ,- 1.1 .- gain- as ami' af' 4 . Y Q - ,'1--rfmerawf-'Ja :nf U n A SENIORS ' 4 EDITH ROSE THORP Muffett' 3 Kent, Connecticut Prefect 45 Student Council 45 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Red Cross Clubs 2, 3, 4g Leaders' Corps 3, 43 Science Club 3, 4g Blue Team Bas- ketball, Vesper Service Club 2, 3, 4. ' She hath a daibz beaugz in her ly? Main house has been led'by the quiet and unerring perseverance of Edie's good will. Whether busily superintending the domestic machinery bf Main house or energetically over- seeing the costuming of Eager Heart, Edie always tiirns out aipolished product. MacDufhe has profited from your presence, Edie. May your future be bright. . U Il . l W ' C 3.10 if if 4 .if s . ., F AJ ,J vu JEAN ANDREA WALLACE ' ' Hx7ean99 x,+, Glen Arden, Longmeadow, Massachusettb! 0 Student Council 15 Red Hockey Team lg Cur-.-. rj, 5 rent Events Club 1 5 French Club 2, 33 Dramatic of , Club 23 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Magna Business , 1,1 Board 35. Business Manager 4. If Her fun bubbles like champagne Say it with flowers is Jean's secret pass- word to us as she constantly amazes us with her talent at the piano, but flowersfcan never repay her for the friendship and fun she has given to all at MacDuHie. Our jean can be confused one moment but completely organized the next. You can't keep yourself from laughing with her, for humor is the formula to her wonderful per- sonality. 05 V 1' , R s 1 .2 'ff' 5 'F 'L?'WW?N,? f SENIORS PATRICIA JANE WOOLLEY' 'Paf' 166 Converse Street, ' Longmeadow, Massachusetts Red Cross Club 2, 3g French Club 3, 45 Science Club 3, 4g Dramatic Club 2, Magnet Business Board 4g Business Manager of Magnolia 4. Endurance is the crowning qualigfi With her velvety brown eyes and sparkling smile, Pat is a great addition to any group. She can keep her friends in stitches one minute with her- stories that begin, Remember when . . .? , and the next she may be earnestly helping some- one with her problems. In any case, Pat has that mature quality of knowing when to have fun and when to be serious. Sheis friendly and competent, and we all love her. xwyyr ,J g wffifififffjfififgf W J of X X wi ft W . xy. ' f' .' 0 ff EZ? .- X a' 9 4 x. ,P '- - T, L T1 ff new: xv q,5,,,.g , f ' Affj ,f Y ff 1, Z 1' f Y af L Qi H ,. aff U . ,ff 'Q fl iz: ' ' ,f jijf I-Et' , . Q N , , 1 H 5 , N ff? 2 ' ' . V' . X ' T' x K X 0 If X: N ik X A I ' X XX . -. 5 Y N - ,f 4 7 UML Xxf A 4 ' X 4-1 A vw cf gg GY f . ,xfZ. f, f ' w if Q 1 3' I TR W an A fl . -9 fl 4 , I SQ ici X . ' ff al . Jj X ' S, H101 X ip X u, 1' f ' 'J 1 cv 4 , ff IN S V'A'4l,J 1 X A W ii M, 'f , M ,Q-:SQ 2 N WflMQ111ss!unesv?fVw ' a A, X .. 5 Yes? ' v Xf-JH n - ff- :H . , X I , 4 ' - X! - 'V V XX x 5' Jr 0 V ' Q ww, 1 X -, , 2 'U Q S' U x L F 'K Q K, M W 1 L' 7 QR Sf -2 .K , ag fl I Q TT J y . Jn! Q Q L iii f 'v ff O Xl T? CE -X u 1 w:-if kv . CLASS HISTORY It began on September 19, 1950, when eight girls assembled to form the seventh grade and the class of 1956. The following year, the same eight girls, Georgia Anderson, Beverly Armstrong, Carol Geiger, Louise Heacock, Suzanne Par-ker, Carol Russell, Anne Rutenber, and Barbara Stannard returned, finding their class neither increased nor decreased. The next year when we gathered as frivolous Freshmen, we missed Carol Geiger but gained six new girls, Sally Archibald, Anne Bradley, Cookie LaFrance, Sue Strayer, Edith Thorp, and jean Wallace. The class of '56 was well on its way. The Sophomore year brought with it seventeen newcomers, Gail Adams, Peggy Beaver, Carolyn Bjorn, Joan Chapin, Sue Clarke, Linda Cook, Betsy Jo Constantine, Nancy DeMeyer, Elvira Draghetti, Faith Foss, Anne Larson, Mary Margotti, Betty Perry, Sandra Pinkney, Barbara Robarge, Mary Louise Scafidi, and Pat Woolley. Mary Margotti left us mid-term. Despite our enlargement, we missed Beverly Armstrong and Louise Heacock. The next year we assembled as juniors to welcome twelve new girls: Julie Baxter, Jane Coffey, Sandra Fisk, Phyllis Freedman, Margo Friedel, Marjory Gamblin, Barbara Hansen, Jean Mann, Mary Gay Sargent, Virginia Scola, Beverly Sisk, and Sylvia Smith. We were also pleased to again see Beverly Armstrong with us. Now at last we have reached our Senior year with thirty-nine in total. At times the going was difficult, but we made it. With the beginning of this year, we welcomed Emily Leonard and Ann Shortell, but we were sorry not to see jane Coffey and Nan DeMeyer with the class. The class of '56 will never forget the prom we made successful as Juniors, the College Board Examinations last May, the Senior Follies we worked and slaved on to make a hit, nor will we forget MacDufHe and the wonderful friendships we made through the years '50 to '56. Barbara Stannard 1. l like the wide open spaces is I i t .. 5' 'l' - . -rx la -f gr' ' ,,..i, . 'vt J vf . 5 ff' ,iii , f i . L55 'Mc y 5. Hey, wait a minute i I gr. , 9. Who, rne? 13. This is the life BABY PICTURE . Q... 4 .., . . .. I I , .si , - 'few .N K ' 3. How do they run? 2. Have you seen my Mom? I think she's lost 1: iii lifif IZ ' 7. I bit my tongue 6. I'll Qrow into it Q F s Yi fy, , ' ' 11 I . in 10. Let,s get this buggy li Vt t' 11. Amos? . . . well, ah deeleah! on the road 4. I'rn stuck ,Y ,A . Q. 8. So, what happens now? I if eff? 9 . QE A my .XR -. ifiiiififlf V , .sg lm isis si , R gf' ' - ' , fy.,-H '., ' 1 . iffy- f .V-. 12. Are you following me? 'fi 392 V. ' we I V . ' W I.. i Q. I it 55 ,.t, l'. M' 2 is . ..:E E 14. Oh, nhew! 15. Heis furry 16. . . . and then I said . . .! BABY PICTURE .fri mf' ' 2 ii 2 I :X f -.8 A N2 1. ,QQ ,Q Ter a Em 17. Carcful. don't tm ip. V m V I y , fvfi fag? , , brczithc. wt 19 rx If X gy. ' Q Don't fcncc' inc in Y, , , 18. But my hair s not 20. SIIIIII pretty Cycn Coinbcd yCt! iw!! 22- AFC YOU SCTi0l1S? 24. Anybody lookin,?' 21. But Isjust don't like eggs 23. Curly locks 1 ,.... M, . 7 ..,.fgtmgt.,.s tgtli X ...., q i 'X 1 y t ret ff 25. I was so iinpressvd 27. XVi1O,SIT1OdCSl? 28. But you promised A Q if . ,J ' 1 A if gf'-Z wwwea L M 29. The moths-rly instinct 30. YVCII, what are wc 31. Don't you darc! waitin, for? BABY PICTURES ., l..:3 fi eil. ,.VA W gm ...mg 3 f .ij ,k, I ii .flf 32. Goo-gooooo 5 B25 ' Ea 1 33. Dance? .S I uf .. Q -l 7 . A L -Ei 35. Do you really think l'CCl'lllll 34. Anyone for a skinny dipl? 1. Sandy 8' 2. Palw. 9' 3. Bar 10' 4. Phyllis ll- 5, Am 13' 6. Barb S. 13' 7. Gail 14. Linda Gazel Bev S. .lean XV. Sue P. Virginia Sally .. mx Q 5 , A K al le y . A S. 38. Don,t look now! 37. Age of hmocemo 39. Fd really like to KEY TO BABY PICTURES 15. Shotzy 16. Lars 17. Sue C. 18. Muffctt 19. Carolyn 20. Mary Lou 21. Barbie H. Margo Anne R Bev A. Betsy Georgia julie Fuzz meet hlm . Jean lNI. . Betty . Emmy . Sue S. . Peggy . Cookie . Dolly Marj Chapie Sandy F Freney. Moments to Remember .... MACDUFFIE SERENADE Star-Dust .............. ........ Trying ........... Oh, Bury Me Not ..... Happy Talk ........... Slow Boat To China. . . Autumn Leaves ,..... Blossom Time ...... Let It Snow ................ .... . . . . .when the hydrogen bottle was full clean-up after Senior Follies . . . . .to get into college .......final exams .............vacation . . . .day before marks come out . .all over Howard Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Healdis American History Class MacDufI'ie field-hockey game against Northampton Shake, Rattle and Roll ..... ..... ,........,.............,............. P h yllis, car It Was just One of Those Things .... .... S enior Follies Good-Night Sweetheart ......... .... d etention Beautiful Brown Eyes ....... ..... M r. Flagg Red Roses for a Blue Lady ..... ...... M iss Heald Ainit That a Shame .,........ ......... . .No mail Cmalel Three Coins in the Fountain ..... ........ t here goes my allowance Baby, It's Cold Outside ........ . . . The Day of Impatience Lost Weekend ........ Animal Farm ........ The Sea Around Us. . . Darkness at Noon ..... Elephant Walk .... Age of Innocence .... The Mudlark .......... ..... BEST SELLERS . Wear your sweat pants, ladies! -the day before vacation . .better luck next time . . . . .Senior gym class . . . .johns overflowing ...........1unchduty .............Latin class during gym . . . . . .years before entrance at MacDuflie I 'll Cry Tomorrow ............... ....... . . . .early spring walk over to Senior House .we get our Chemistry tests back The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit ..... ................... W ilbraham The Power of Positive Thinking. . . . ............. What's that? Taming of the Shrew .......... .... L inda at hockey practice Crime and Punishment .... ........ Y ou asked for it! WHATS WHAT NAME ALWAYS SAYING PET PEEVE Adams 7.1 Have you learned your vocab.?.i Backseat drivers Anderson ..l,Will the meeting please come to order?- Sue Clark Archibald i..,Yeah, I know .ill-Curious people Armstrong Zootz! Men drivers Baxter-.-. I have to go study i Diets Beavert . . . that Hall ll,-lDetails BjornllNot neow! Wearing sweat pants Chapin ..i.lGuess what?. . .People who make fun of her ear Clarke .... .Don,t say die, say d - - - ll John Caswell Constantine Very good People who call her Blondie Cook,....T Hey, Buddy, dis ain't Poopsy ! The Oscar Draghetti .-What a panic! .kl... .Mothers that say no! Fisk - -Va Va Va Voom i.1-Saturdays and Sundays, because there's no school . . .UD Foss .- .Oh, no! ' Open doors and bright lights Freedman....?I don't understand iiii-People who Cat constantly and never gain a pound Friedel-.. Oh, blah! Bugs in her crucible Gamblin .l... 1,11 fix your wagon!il....1People who sleep with the win- dow closed Hansen . No, no! I didn't mean it that way! ,People who ask if it's Ureally blonde LaFrance -lWait for me, 4'Muff2li.--Oatmeal Larson -l- Do you think I have a mental block?- Extroverted introverts Leonard ,...... just a minute! ..-.l....i Equations that won't balance Mann . i I'm embarrassed! .l-........ Empty dishes on the dummy Parker........... What's this action?..-l..Col1ecting money Perry. . Isn't that a funny thing?..l-,,, People who are indefinite or evasive Pinkneyil Hurry up, Lars! ...lThe upper bunk Robarge -l Do you really? ...l-..Wearing shoes Russell ....,l Something College boys who want a platonic friendship ' Rutenber...1.Hiiiiiii!! Class meetings that won't come to order Sargentil I'll have my head handed to me People who sleep with windows wide open Scafidi My Lord! Homework Scola .-..-..... And there you are! ......il.Getting up in the morning Shortell li.. No kiddin, .....T Other drivers Sisk l-i,Where is it?..T... ......Trinity boys who aren't on time Smith ....,-,...Tell him Smith didn't do it T..TLate Magnet articles Stannard ...God love a duck l. . A certain senior at Tech. Strayer..-l.Let's go! Neurotic people Thorp ... Yes, dear Dirty bathtubs Wallace -.l..Hey kids, wait for me! .-..-Unshaven males Woo11ey..,....Oh, really? ........l-1... People who drive down the street with their blinkers on WHATS WHAT AMBITION To be part owner of a black Cadillac- To represent the U.S. in the UN.: To find one that lasts-----l OUGHT TO BE A Dodger fan ...MM On time --- MacDufIie's annual Eager Sense To invent a 36-hour day .......MFirst woman president To develop knees------ To move Maine to Massachusetts..- To learn to cut straight bangs straight!- To live in a penthouse M...-M. To be a housemother at Westminster- To live in Pennsylvania--- To grow real blond hair.M... To get to B. F....M.?..M To detect radar.-...-..-.-.- To be organized-1----- A brunette ----- 52. ALWAYS Happy . Misplacmg her glasses -With Carolyn Hungry Innocent? More academically inclined ...Talking about Hebron Central Station A lady wrestler..ii. Hansenis ape MM leader A policewoman for revenge - A gym teacher? Tl- The cigar store Indian M The cleaning lady at Grand .- Academy Giggling Smiling Cramming Perfect In the bathtub Cguilt complex?j Colby College's head cheer-LOriginal Playing with Lars' keys in English class In love -----lTactful To break all Davy Crockett records -Pogo On a committee To take a trip to the moonl- A tight-rope walker -.-.-.Using Blonde-tone shampoo Who has one?.M....-.-1 Lion feeder in the Bronx Zoo-Prepared? Guess! An organ grinder -1-Going up the down stairs ? A philosopher dvising the lovelorn To become an introverted extrovert Bald Goofing off To be sophisticated -...Tl A mousekateer .11M..Talking Not to be a peasant Older Oversleeping To get to sleep before midnight 1... Money burner in Washington,-Busy To have a harem of men.l....-... To learn how to climb trees To be official timer at the 556 Olympics- To go out with a gentlemani-M.. To get a 100723 on a chem. test..... To be able to speak F rench,M... To become a woman jockey.-M Tour with the N. Y. Yankees.......... To write a themel-.-.T To be an opera singer,,1..M To keep out of trouble,...M To count to 12 in chemistryM....... To keep a real man..........-...... To become Mrs. Joe!l?.......-.. To be housemother of Baker Dorm .. at U. of M. You ought to know! ,MA tobacco tester...iM D. C. Einsteinis chem. partner A chorus girl .M ...-When she shouldn't, and never when she should Letting Anne cut her hair Going to Williams Writer of a gossip column iPartying Successful M.-.,.-Off on a college week- A turtle trainer An artist .M-il end ooking for money Creating something Head test-tube cleaner for TEarly DuPont, Inc. A pantomimer ................... An opera singer....M Quiet An opera singer Or not to be . . . a jazz harpist- Losing her shoes A Mambo teacher........-Uncoordinated In Tennessee Mrs. Donald Duck rofessional goalie Singing Forgetting An apricot shaver...M .,l.-Talking Cyouire not kiddingll .MPleading for more ads Underclassmen ' v I gk f f -i J xf NX , 'Lf-gm rl f JUNIOR CLASS Back Roux' lfff 10 fllgflf Phillips, B. Kittridge, A. Nordlander, Nl. Gillis, V. Luce, B. Black, lXI. Hastings, Convery, Bitzer, G. Ditmars. Third Roux' Izjl Z0 fl-gfZf'T. Huckans, M. Safford. D. Martin, S. Clayton, M. Newmark. M. Watson, A. Sisson, M. Bleich, P. Jenkins. Serum! Roztt: lqft to rz'ghtA D. Annino, Bagster-Collins, R. Parks. K. Perinchief, M. Hunter, B. Stone, S. Bays, Day, L. Simpson, Read. First Row: Iqfl lo Tlghl -- C. Oliver, L. Reinhardt, D. Johnson, Rhodes, M. Armstrong, Ayers, J. Perinchief. .Yot Slmwn f D. Day, G. Hubach, B. Russell. lNlacDulTie7s Junior Class welcomed twelve new members this year: Elizabeth Ayers. Milda Armstrong, Maxine Bleich, Duane Johnson, Vieva Luce, Anne Nordlander, Carolyn Oliver, Judy Perinchief, Kay Perinchief, Jean Phillips, Judy Rhodes, and Alice Sisson. Our class ofhcers were: Elizabeth Stone, presidentg Kay Perinchief, Vice- presidentg lNlartha Hunter, Treasurerg Sally Bays, Secretaryg Gail Ditmars and Judy Perinchief were elected Student Council Representatives. Kate Bitzer was chosen Athletic Association Representative. The Juniors join together in wishing the Seniors happiness and the best of everything in the years to come. SCPHOMORE CLASS Bark Row: lejft to Hgh!-D. Kloter, B. Boyer, N. Wells, M. Mayo, G. Walker, E. Johnson, L. Kavenaugh, Thomason, Knaus, S. Donovan, H. King, B.,Flagg, E. Metcalf. Third Row: left to night-J. Baldwin, M. Ellis, P. Hayden, L. Ericson, L. Ide, S. Dickinson, K. Almquist, S. Conkey, C. Gallup, L. Singer. Second Row: lgft to rzlght - P. Godd, L. Wetherbee, S. Berry, E. Alcorn,'B. Schwartz, H. Brusnicki, S. Loeb, AI. Vanderbrouk, S. Bridge, M. Mosedale, M. Blake, E. Studley. Firx! Row: lg? lo Hgh! - S. Houck, C. Sargent, N. Massenberg, D. Hirst, L. Peterson, L. Pokorny. Not Shown - C. Benner, A. Carroll. MacDuHie,s Sophomore Class welcomed twenty-two new members this fall. They were: Karen Almquist, Julie Baldwin, Brenda Boyer, Ann Carroll, Sandra Dickinson, Susan Donovan, Margaret Ellis, Suzanne Houck, Linda lde, Ellen johnson, Helen King, Judy Knaus, Sandra Loeb, Nancy Massenberg, Margaret Mayo, Marcia Mosedale, Linda Peterson, Carol Sargent, Linda Singer, Jocelyn Thomason, Gail Walker, and Nancy Wells. The class elected to ofhce: Helen Brusnicki, President, Sandra Loeb, Vice- president, Barbara Schwartz, Secretary-treasurer, Barbara Flagg and Linda Peterson were chosen as Student Council Representatives. The Sophomore Class wishes the Seniors love and luck and the best of every- thing in their future years. FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row: ldt to rzght A C. Bates, L. Merrick, A. Colton, C. Pick, Carter, R. Stevens, S. Lamb, G. Bloom, A. Churchill. Third Row: ltft to right - A. Pfeifer, S. Rodin, M. Schoales, C. Wardinski, S. Shearer, A. LeBritton, E. Gillespie, P. Dexter. Second Row: Iqft to right-C. Visconti, N. Brown, G. Henry, M. Wetherbee, Consolatti, M. Burns, D. Daigneault, J. Karp. First Row: !q't to right - M. Conkey, J. Mullen, S. Benjamin, C. Cheney. The Freshman Class has welcomed eighteen new members this year. They are: Joan Carter, Janice Karp, Margaret Burns, Ann LeBritton, Nancy Brown, Lynn Bates, Lynn Merrick, Reed Stevens, Elsie Gillespie, Gail Bloom, Ann Pfeifer, Sally Shearer, Claire Visconti, Sandra Benjamin, Anne Colton, Sue Rodin, Jean Consolatti, and Anne Churchill. The officers this year were: Mary Wetherbee, President, Jean Consolatti, Vice-president, Gail Henry, Secretary-treasurer, Margaret Dexter and Claire Visconti served on the Student Council and Elsie Gillespie on the Athletic Asso- ciation. The Freshman Class wishes the class of '56 good luck always. JUNIOR SCHOGL Back Row: Inj! to right 4 L. Nicholson, A. Brusnicki, A. Cowles, Harlow, P. Pope. Second Row: lg? lo rzght - R. Deliso, A. Holt, P. Wright, M. Baker, J. Briggs, T. Hartshorn. First Row: lj! to fight 7 V. Brody, C. Reynolds, K. Garvey, Wallace, A. Angle, L. Sommerfeld. There were eleven new members of the junior School. They are: jo Wallace, Judy Harlow, ,Io-Anne Angle, Lorraine Nickolson, Kathy Garvey, Alice Brusnicki, Mitzi Baker, Connie Reynolds, Virginia Brody, Rosalie Deliso, Lois Somrnerfeld. The class oliieer was Kathy Garvey, President. We wish the class of '56 lots of good luck in the future. vii?-ax Wm align 'iEQiv., , NR! X 1 '9-3. ,mgw-wi,.,,,, 1 -.K 1- ,- - a swf... mea. Wang.: ,',.v,w1,-,ya--V aff- What Would Happen U . . . Miss Blakeslee was late to assembly? The Seniors clidn't want to go to college? It was too cold to go out for gym? The history room windows wouldn't open? The study hall sign-out book disappeared? Betsy didnlt have a word? Lars fell through the upper bunk? Senior House had visitors on Sunday? Pat and Jean weren't on speaking terms? Miss Putnam separated Bar and Sue in lab? Everyone could count to ten in Chemistry? Someone gave a correct answer when Mr. Rutenber brought guests to French class? Never Let It Be Said That . . . Miss Yeranian didn't know how to say Vous pouvez faire un meilleur travail. The seniors didn,t have some kind of meeting. Faith didnlt like orgies. There is anything wrong with a good old Irish wake. The seniors didn,t have talent. Shotzy didn't have any big brothers? Dr. Grahame didn't increase our word power. The seniors had visitors on Sunday afternoons. Georgia didnit know the way to Middletown, Connecticut. We don't love MacDufHe. CLASS PROPHECY It was my privilege today to have been hostess to my classmates of the class of 1956. Accustomed as I am to brilliant gatherings, this convention of celebrities was almost too overwhelming even for me to behold. While spreading out the delicacies that arrived from Virginia Scola's Supreme Catering Company, I heard a premature knock. With undisguised shock, I beheld the new Georgia Anderson who with calm composure explained that she was the housemother of a particularly rambunctious Wesleyan fraternity. Feeling that Georgials experiences would aid the party, I put her to work arranging bouquets from Jean Wallacels Floral Service. Suddenly the telephone rang, and with some difficulty I heard the weak voice of Jeanie Mann calling from Paris. It seems that she has recently joined the Wacs and while stationed in Paris had run into several MacDuf'He igraduates. Emily Leonard, Sandy Fisk and Bar Hansen as Folies Bergere dancers have put to good use their talents gained in the Senior Follies, while Betsy Constantine now holds the position of ambassador to France. Success in Paris has also greeted Mlle. Margo F riedel who manages an establishment for mistreated Maltese cats. Quite elated at the success of our Parisian classmates, I set down the receiver just in time to answer the impatient doorbell. 1 In fell Sue Clarke clutching that highly prized but slightly bristleless tooth- brush along with Phyl Freedman whose sparkling eyes and shiny skates have won her Olympic recognition. Taking their coats which, by the way, had been designed by that soaring young fashion designer, Sally Archibald, I rushed to answer that perpetually ringing telephone. Bar Robarge on the other end, who had volunteered to help with the refreshments, said that she couldnlt find any potato chips anywhere but that Carol Russell would bring some nuts. No sooner had I replaced the receiver than two voices in chorus cried, Did someone say food? Without turning I knew that Peggy Beaver and Betty Perry had arrived. As they ate they told me that Pat Woolley had married the director of a progressive advertising agency while Bev Armstrong was their super-sales- woman and Anne Shortell their stunning model for Shin-o Shampoo. CLASS PROPHECY Now that the party had really begun I decided to revert to our more talented classmates for, entertainment. Barb Stannard, Carolyn Bjorn, and Gail Adams offered to help me with the entertainment and since they have done such a remark- able job with Springfield College, I gladly gave the task to them. They were able to obtain that famous opera star, Bev Sisk, who sang to the ingenious piano accompaniment of julie Baxter who has been performing in Greenwich Village. After listening to Bev, Dolly Draghetti and her acrobatic cheerleaders took overg but the show was stolen by Marge Gamblin who stood .in the background crying L-F.-N-O-X! The laughter that followed was interrupted by the arrival of a Western Union messenger with two telegrams. The first from Anne Larson and Linda Cook read, 4'Wish we could be with you today, but the weather here in Hanover suits us better, while the second from Mary Lou Scafidi said, Unable to be present, because I am opening tonight on Broadway in the new hit, The Wild Blue Yonderl' by Sue Strayer. This furthersuccess of our classmates was greeted by an enthusiastic round of applause followed by the entrance of Syl Smith whose humming harp has won her a wide circle of admirers. During Sy1's per- formance Anne Rutenber, now the wife of a real Southern gentleman, walked in with two other happily married classmates, Edie Thorp and Sassy Pinkney, who said that Cookie LaFrance is now a sophisticated career woman. The blissful state of matrimony has also claimed Sue Parker, who combines matrimony with the position of chief buyer for Forbes and Wallace. All the refreshments having disappeared, we were enjoying fond memories and conversation when suddenly the familiar honk of joanie 'Chapin's puddle- jumpern jolted the atmosphere. joanie emerged followed by Mary Gay Sargent. To Mary Gay, the dog lover, has fallen the honor of caring for the Lady and the Tramp, and with her today she brought several puppies. Amidst the admiring exclamations of their old friends the puppies romped and played, and the ghost of memory inhabited the minds of MacDufIie's class of 1956. Faith Foss , M ZW ' WQWF 1' NX 'H X - 'KX , M f! ...f ' if Wm --T ' ' v ,,., NW V E yl J , . RV u, Act1v1t1es M, 'W ,M 1 1 5 W' JbA Q 2 HIM MXIKQD g ff' 5 4 rr! K, FD iii? I STUDENT COUNCIL Sz'tt1'ng: lzyft to rzght - C. Visconti, L. Peterson, lX'l. Dexter, S. Parker, A. Larson, E. Thorp,-I. Mann, B. Flagg, P. Pope, B. Robarge, Perinchicf, G. Ditmars. Standz'ng.' ld! to right - B. Armstrong, Nl. G. Sargent, F. Foss. Not Shown - C. Russell. Our Student Council is one of the few student governments that operates entirely without a faculty advisor. There are six prefects, representatives elected by each class respectively, and a president elected by the school. The members this year were: President, Faith Foss, boarding prefects, Anne Larson, Mary Gay Sargent, Jean Mann, and Edith Thorp, day prefects, Suzanne Parker and Barbara Robargeg junior representatives, Gail Ditmars and Judy Perinchiefg sophomore representatives, Barbara Flagg and Linda Peterson, freshman representatives, Claire Visconti and Peggy Dexter, junior school representative, Penny Pope. SELF HELP Sitting: left to right - li. Thorp, A. Larson, M. G. Sargent, S. Parker. Slanding: lqfl to right - B. Robarge, Mann. The self-help system is in its fourteenth year of existence. It is one of the most important aspects of the school. Every girl is part of it, and it bears an important part in her life. Mr. Rutenber selects at Commencement in june six seniors to organize and supervise the work. This year,s prefects were: Anne Larson, senior and dining room prefect, Edith Thorp, Main House prefect, Mary Gay Sargent, Howard Hall prefectgjean Mann, Senior House and dining room prefect, Barbara Robarge and Suzanne Parker, day student prefects. The prefects leave MacDufHe hoping that they have carried out their obliga- tions and deserve the honor conferred on them, and express gratitude to all who have contributed to the self-help system. GLEE CLUB Bark Row: ld! I0 rzgh!fG. Wlalker, B. Stone, K. Bitzer, B. Hansen, Wlallace, A. Rutenbcr, E. Ayers, V. Luce, R. Parks, Carter, M. Bleich. Tlzird Row: Ig? to Hgh! f S. Bays, S. Lamb, S. Clayton, S. Donovan, L. ldc, S. Conkey. C. Gallup, K. Almquist, L. Simpson. Serond Row: Zqft Z0 ugh! -e M. Hastings, P. Codd, L. Cook, xl. Baxter. S. Strayer. B. Sisk. C. Bjorn, P. Wlatson, Day, S. Parker. First Row: lqfl lo rzlghl f B. Black, D. Annino, F. Foss, A. Nordlander, A. Sisson, Rhodes. Not Shown: C. Benner, A. Carroll, P. jenkins, B. Perry, L. Wletherbec. The Glee Club this year, under our excellent director, Mrs. Carolyn Dexter Locke, completed a most enjoyable and successful year. The first performance was the beautiful annual candlelight Christmas service. In the spring the girls had a joint concert with Williston Academy and Suffield Academy. Later in the spring they sang at the Fashion Show. The year was completed with the last performance at Commencement. The oflicers this year were: Sue Strayer, president, julie Baxter, librarian, Beverly Sisk, treasurer. RED CRCDSS SERVICE CLUB Bark Row: left lo Hgh! - A. Churchill, C. Gallup, Conkey, Mullen, B. Boyer, A. LaFrance, C. Pick, B. Kittridgc, Carter, H. Brusnicki, Vanderbrouk, M. Moscdale. S. Bridge J. Phillips, G. Bloom, D. Daigneault, S. Berry. w Third Row: lqft lo right - A. Pfeifer, M. Schoales, C. Wardinski, S. Rodin, C. Viseonti, N. Massen- burg, P. Hayden, E. Alcorn, NI. Blake, S. Donovan, Knaus, L. Ide, L. Ericson. Second Row: left to rzghl W A. Colton,j. Thomason, A. Shortell, C. Oliver, B. Armstrong, G. Adams, J. Chapin, NI. Burns, N. Brown, lXI. Wletherbee, S. Shearer, L. Merrick. First Row: left lo nghtf E. Gillespie, Karp, Nl. Mayo, Consolatti, M. Conkcy, Rhodes, M. Armstrong, D. johnson, A. LeBritton, P. Dexter, G. Henry. .Noi Shown: Baldwin, L. Bates, P. Beaver, A. Carroll, D. Day, C. Russell. Under the helpful guidance of Miss Couture, our advisor, the Red Cross Club sponsored the traditional Hwhite elephantw table, dressed dolls for the hospitals and orphan homes of Springfield, and Filled the Red Cross boxes to be sent overseas, The officers this year were: Gail Adams, president, Beverly Armstrong, secretary, and Joan Chapin, treasurer. PAGE TWO THE MACDUFFIE MAGNET, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. THE MAGNET Editor ,. . , Sylvia Smith '56 Business Manager Jean Wallace '56 Assist. Business Manager . , Joan Chapin '56 EDITORIAL STAFF Literary Editor Betsy Jo Constantine '56 Feature Editor ,,,,, ,,,,,,.,, , , ,, Faith Foss '56 Columnist ,,,, , . , , Linda Cook '56 Poetry Editor V,,, .. ,,.,,,, Peggy Ellis '58 Photographer ,,..,,, .,,,,,,. ,,,,. J e an Mann '56 News Beard Business Board Jenifer Bagster-Collins '57 Julie Baxter '56 Georgia Anderson '56 Peggy Beaver '56 Sally Bays '57 Janet Day '57 Jane Convery '57 Phyllis Freedman '56 Sandra Lee Dickinson '58 Barbara Hansen 56 Sandra Fisk '56 Helen King '58 Marge Gamblin '56 Judy Kraus '58 Susanne Houch '58 Betty Perry '56 Gail Hubach '57 Barbara Russell '57 Anne Larson '56 Barbara,Robarge '56 Emily Leonard '56 Carol Sargent '58 Virginia Scola '56 Sue Parker '56 Beverly Sisk '56 Pat Woolley ' Barbara Stannard '56 Alison Holt '60 ' EDITORIAL Happy voices ring out familiar car ols! The loud clamor of nv' bells is clearly heard' 'T and shout in Claus ORGAN MUSIC BY JUDY PERINCHIEF Organ music floating, twisting, curling, Out into the dusty expanses of the church Teases ears, and is no more. A shaft of light stares through a window Turning hair to gold High shrill notes speak from the organ, Pushed by the booming notes that quickly follow. The grey stone walls resound with music Til lost among the massive beams of the roof While high up, wooden angels play Witlt notes already beyond the human ear. The church is still. e shaft of light grown restless w stares in other windows e organ mighty in longer Famous Physician Performs Old Request BY EMILY LEONARD Calling Dr. Darekill, Calling Dr. Darekill, wanted in surgery. These familiar words ran through the trou- bled minds of the hopeful throng. As the illustrious doctor stepped forward to his place at the head of the long white table he too was troubled. As he called for the sharpened instruments, the onlookers wondered, would the operation be successful? There was no question about it, it had to be. Dr. Darekill's famed repu- tation was at stake. If he failed, it would mean ostracism, disgrace, the loss of his practice, and more impor- tant, going hungry. The man beside him offered his ad- but the compe- this aside and turn- of his new holiday task. vice, eve scissors, he asked for There could be no worked quietly suddenly he called for a was nec- the men, looked on breath. hours, Dr. There icely and mas. minor our Sams' iccess. tend h yxonek. igilfg But t e . gg, I ' tained TWYV' by A and good , knvcl ' qnoftaf 5 I E itable xg 00995 ' gow Yr- ' 7 Tiled f I YZYVCYHY- X N,q3c,t. X .CHOIR- a won .er u Y S. cage- A Yogi . our minds 92030 5 Q, VCO j'xn,I strengthen X aigoigxgw. Roxy?-filo 'Cn CMM Love D- ft- ' xt. C -sw s set 't at to Tiglll - tiieaoil' cit-Cow nails' If XXaCCi ' ' '2tCC'cWl '- CHAPEL T K Row: leil0M5,9ie fX.Q,asiXog5,X4 ?N,,3.xsa m,,,v,x law bright Sam- I SP B416 Q. Sarge Tight Roig. .QCFNL ' Caves, Aanam Academy invited N lt X. left to Yxvbiic ' 4 OSWXXV 9 Y.Yj .Juffie over for a football game, A variety of pri cond R0wg5eXIiG' XXAQAO YXAXXSC 7 dinner, dancing and a movie. presented at Friday S' Q,,Ya0' to Tigltl 1 YXSXQB' Not knowing the first thing about during the fall, Addr, Row: leiibwx' C YNCpI.S' 5 football I sion became very confused tenber have stressed tl. :ml grit , +0 ill as to just w at was going on. Someone of practical life, in schtl G . SEATS' l if? behind me yelled kill him and I de- On one 0CC35i0n the I P qhowil' Cided that the game WAS getting ZOO well as a few others, learr, Idol l I rough for me and left. I found out interesting information a ggllegg ik later from Lars that she didn't under- and the effort it takes to get there. Two guest speakers also have been DON'T FORGET CLASSES RESUME IANUARY 4! stand the game either and all she knew continued on page six SCIENCE CLUB Back Row: lqft to right- E. Thorp, E. Alcorn, E. Johnson, B. Boyer, lvi. Tviaayo, hi. G. Sargent, G. Ditmars, G. Adams, E. Metcalf, A. LaFrance, L. Peterson. Third Row: Zfyft to night - M. Blake, G. Hubach, P. Hayden, S. Dickinson, M. Hastings, M. Safford, E. M. Newmark, D. Martin, B. Schwartz, Bagster-Collins. Second Row: lg? lo rzght- L. Pokorny, M. Friedel, A. Shortell, C. Bjorn, M. Hunter, S. Pinkney, B. Flagg, B. Stannard, S. Archibald, E. Studley. First Row: lg! to right - M. Gillis, A. Larson, B. Constantine, S. Clarke, P. Woolley, Chapin, B. Perry, B. Kittridge. Not Shown: M. Beaver, D. Day, L. Reinhardt. The Science Club had a very successful year under the fine leadership of our advisor, Miss Putnam. The annual Christmas Bazaar with the Parcel Post booth proved to be very profitable. We had some new and interesting programs. The oflicers chosen in October were: Sandra Pinkney, president, Barbara F lagg, vice-president, Martha Hunter, secretary-treasurer. LEADERS' CORPS. l l Iiaflfltoztx' lqf! to rzlglzl -ff G. Ditmars, K. Bitzer, R. Parks, M. Armstrong, A. Nordlander, Pcrinchicf. Semnzl Rozy: lqff 10 Tlgjlf f M. XN'atson, S. Bays. A. Sisson, K. Perinchief, D. Johnson. I z'm'I Row: lgfl to Hgh! f F. Foss, L. Cook, S. Strayer, S. Smith, KI, Mann, E. Thorp. Leaders, Corps this year planned and executed many successful parties and dances with Wilbraham Academy and Lenox School. Under the leadership of Sue Strayer, president, and Syl Smith, secretary-treasurer, the group sponsored this fall HGet Together Partyf, 'cHalloween Partyf' HHeart Sister Partyf, and decorated for the annual school bazaar. CURRENT EVENTS CLUB Back Roztu' Ifjft to fzglzl- D. Day, B. Kittridge, NI. Gillis, S. Clarke, NI. Safford, E. Stone, Bl. Bleich. V. Luce, B. Hansen, Baxter. T112-f!fROZL'.' Id! lo night - H. King, C. Russell, A. Larsen, B. Armstrong, A. Colton. L. Merrick, M. Gamblin, A. Shortell, V. Scola. Secnnfz' Row: lgf! in rzlglzl A S. Pinkney,,I. Read,j. Phillips, M. W'etherbee, M. Watson, G. Anderson, K1 Bitzer, D. Daigncault, C. Pick, S. Clayton. First Row: lqft to Hgh! - D. Annino, S. Fisk, D. Johnson, M. Hunter, C. Visconti. .Yot Shown: P. Freedman, B. Perry. The Current Events Club meets informally to discuss current events of national and international importance and to broaden our scope on the affairs of the world. During the year the club has seen slides taken on trips through various countries, made plans to visit the U.N., sold candy at the Christmas Bazaar, and held wonderful, heated political discussions. It has been a good year under the guidance of Miss Heald. This yearis ofhcers were: Georgia Anderson, president, Peggy Wfatson, vice-president, Kate Bitzer, secretary-treasurer. VARIETY CLUB Back Row: lfjff I0 rzglzf we L. Nicholson, A. Cowles, K. Garvey, tl. Harlow. P. Pope. Sammi Row: iff! lo nigh! C. Reynolds, R. Deliso, P. Vlright. lNT. Baker. Briggs. T. Harlshorn. 1 z'm'! Role: left to Tllfflf' V. Brody, A. Holt. XVallaee. A. Brusnieki. A. Angle. l.. Sominerfeld. The Variety Club, exclusive for Junior sehoolers, put on, among other pro- grams, some one-act plays under the supervision of Virginia Brody. Oflicers for this year were: Jo Wallace, presidentg Alice Brusnicki, vice-presidentg Alison Holt, secretary-treasurer. VESPER SERVICE CLUB le. if Back Row: lqfl to rzght-G. Gallup, C. Bates, M. Dexter, A. LeBritton, M. Watson, S. Strayer, S. Smith, R. Parks, V. Luce, Thomason, G. Bloom, D. Daigneault, G. Henry. Third Row: left to rzght fA. Sisson, Perinchief, Mann, K. Bitzer, E. Gillespie, A. LaFrance M. lNlayo, K. Perinchief, D. Johnson, Mullen, P. Godd. Second Row: ld! Zo Hgh! Baxter, L. Cook, A. Larson, S. Pinkney, F. Foss. First Row: left to Tllghf 7 D. Hirst, S. Conkey, E. Thorp, A. Nordlander. The Sunday Night Bible Hour has a short worship service before Mr. Ruten- ber's talk, in which a small group each Sunday lead responsive readings, poems, prayers, and hymns. This year we had the biggest group ever to join. The club has helped to bring us all closer together. 7 FRENCH CLUB Bark Roar: left lo right-C. Hubach. D. Martin, M. Safford. Clayton, M. Blcich. E. Stone, S. Loeb. Smmd Razr: Iqff lo right - L. Reinhardt, B. Robarge, B. Constantine, S. Clarke, S. Bays,-I. Convery. E. Leonard, P. 'Woolley First Row: Zqft to right - B. Russell, L. Simpson, LI. Bagster-Collins, M. Friedel. .Yot Shown: lNT. Beaver, E. Huckans, V. Scola, E. Perry, C. Russell, NI. L. Scafidi. Anyone who has had at least one year of French is eligible for the French Club. The members are able to use their French knowledge outside of class, par- ticipating in skits and French games. Once a year the school puts on a Christmas bazaar where the French Club sells sandwiches and coffee. Officers for the year were: Susan Clarke, president, Betsy Constantine, vice- presidentg Sally Bays, secretary, Jane Convery, treasurer. DRAMATIC CLUB Back Row: lfyft lo rzght-N. WVells, S. Rodin, E. Thorp, ll. YVallace, Mann, lNl. G. Sargent, B. Sisk, R. Stevens, Convery. Serond Row: lzyft to rzgh! - D. Draghetti,AI. Day, G. Hubach, B. Constantine, D. lN1artin, B. Robarge, E. BI. Newmark, S. Archibald, C. Bjorn, B. Stannard. First Row: left to right-S. Fisk, Read, D. Annino, E. Leonard, R. Parks, G. Anderson, S. Strayer, L. Singer, L. Pokorny, S. Loeb. .Yot Shown: B. Perry, P. Freedman. The huge turnout for Dramatic Club tryouts enabled the club to have as members the very best actresses in the school. The girls worked hard on Eager Heart, the Commencement play, and one-act plays throughout the year. They were well done, due to both the girls Cdonlt forget the stage crewj and Dr. Ruth C. Child. President of the Dramatic Club this year was Georgia Anderson, Courtney Parks was treasurer. EAGER HEART Prologue ........ Eager Heart .... Eager Sense .... Eager Fame .... First King ..... Second King .... Third King .... Old Man ..... Young Man ..... First Shepherd. . . Second Shepherd . Joseph ........ . . Mary ..,.... . Angels ........ Angel Choir ..... The play was Carolyn D. Locke. l . . ............................................ Janet Day . ....... Sue Strayer . . . . .Sally Archibald . . ........... jo Read . . . .Georgia Anderson . ..... Carolyn Bjorn . ....... Courtney Parks . . . .Mary Louise Scafidi . ..... Lauren Pokorny . . . .... Barbara Hansen .......SandraLoeb ..........................BeverlyArmstrong .............................Betsy-JoConstantine . . . . . . .Lois Sommerfeld, Joanne Wallace, Joanne Angle . . ..... Sue Parker, Beverly Sisk, Anne Rutenber, Alice Sisson skillfully directed by Dr. Ruth C. Child and the music by Mrs. 5135115 N LEX N fx, Q A. A. COUNCIL Standing: left to rzghl - S. Conkey, E. Gillespie, M. Gamblin, K. Bitzer. Not Shown: P. Freedman, S. Archibald, Harlow. Without competition there are no competitors is the way that the Athletic Association feels about the sports program at MacDuliie. To develop more interest in each class, there is a representative elected to suggest new ideas for activities and team captains chosen to help the spirit in the inter-mural competi- tion throughout the year. This fall saw a long standing tradition broken with the snowstorm 0-0 tie of the Northampton Hockey Team. The Hakes were coming down with the begin- ning whistle and were still falling at the last blast. MacDufHe came in second this year in the annual Field Day that is played with the city teams. We lost in an overtime play-off but it was agreed by all that 'everyone played her best. Four of our members made the all-city honorary team. Along with our Red Team captain, Phyllis Freedman, and our Blue Team captain, Sally Archibald, there are five other representatives to the council. The officers this year were: Marjory Gamblin, presidentg Kate Bitzer, vice-president, Susan Conkey, secretary-treasurer, Elsie- Gillespie, freshman representative, and Judy Harlow, junior school representative. CHEER LEADERS Knee!z'ng: ltyft to rzght f G. Adams, E. Draghctti, B. Stannard. Standz'ng.' left to Hgh! f S. Berry, lkfullen, E. Alcorn, M. Burns, D. Daigneault, Rhodes. This year the Cheerleaders Corps has had a large number of enthusiastic members. The ten girls have cheered at the field hockey and basketball games with Northampton and Chaffee Schools. We got our new uniforms and mega- phones for which we have waited a long time. Under their captain, Elvira Draghetti, the cheerleaders hope to keep up the school spirit throughout the year. VARSITY HCDCKEY TEAM f, if Slfznding: ld! to Tight 'S M. Friedel, M. Wfetherbee, G. Bates, M. Gamblin, E. Stone, M. Armstrong, A. LeBritton. HNHBKZZ-flg.' left to Hgh! - E. Johnson, E. Gillespie, G. Ditmars, K. Bitzer, M. Dexter. BASKET BALL TEAM Slandz'ng: left lo nglzt - E. johnson, M. Hastings. M. Armstrong, K. Bitzer, G. Ditmars, Ayres, E. Stone! Ix'nf'rlz'ng.' Id! to right - S. Pinkney, P. Freedman, NI. Gamhlin, Parker, Perinehief. ffxd C ,xxx X A V! W i C3 LEISUTE 3 a NX XXX 3 W Jw 5, kg SENIOR FOLLIES INFORMAL SHOTS Y 'Eg wi 2 X Q Did he really? ii Oh Schmitol VVon't she be surprised? Anyone for Charlestonmg I FOR AL SHOTS , LL 5 Pensive Patty has happy duty time Arthur lNlurray's ide ll Couplc No male in I'm not bored! I 133' tt x . , , mf' , I , Mg -f.QQjS'g M, nf, sg 'ff uf 'f1-ll - L mf N ,ia 'V K . W his-mln. ff. ' '- - -4 I 4,,,,.., .. L. , I . . -A . , '-,J ,qw X J .iz Q ,. ,J , L , ' gg 5, ' at R, uv ' W' '- g 3' , L 'iQ. Q K ff f,. 5 Fw , ht .h '34 1 - ,eyf kgas ,ff al l And Bjorn slugs Starmarcl with the rattle! Sittin' purty See you later, alligator 9- 5, U 1- Q! , t nv 113 up d l fl f I was just a sophomore then . INFORMAL SHOTS 'Y ,Wk ' Ouch! 7 A.M. so soon! Betty Grable The old gang Last year at this time VQ:,55.L, vi + i Q, 53 f ' 3 X ,,,,3 Q- w., From Wilbraham - maybe? .L M Ln. JL ,vw ww Q , X .,-f , ,. .Q INFORMAL SHOTS QQ A Y is '- 'iii NW' .115 A--. K. Ty ' MacDuHie a Arerft we photogenic! . X H a gl la Copa-Cabana Howard Hall flappers Tinheacl Leave the neck R This really bores me HSeptember Song WILLS Anne Rutenber leaves one dozen roses and an open window to next year's American History class. Magi Gay wills her Buflerin bottle to next year's Howard Hall prefect. Mag' leaves her ability to rise at third bell and get to breakfast on time to anyone who needs her luck. Margo wills all the cats on campus to Becky Parks. julie leaves the piano for Sunday night Bible Hour to Barb Black, as well as her Dartmouth Hfriendshipf' Barbie wills her driving ability to anyone who wants to meet some policemen! jean Mann leaves her etiquette traits to Peggy Dexter and Elsie Gillespie. Sue Strayer wills to next year's Glee Club president the eternal problem of cuts and absences. Mary Lou leaves her stirrups with Susan Berry so that she may have the privilege of keeping them polished for the horse shows. Carol leaves to Lyn Merrick the problem of teaching her good-looking older brothers good manners. Ernihi wills her large economy-size pocketbook to Mr. Rutenber to keep his keys in. Peggy leaves her first layer of skin and the hot Longmeadow sun to Barbara Russell. Ann Sharie!! wills to all the Wilbraham girls the long, tiring walk every morning. To some unsuspecting UA, Gail leaves the privilege of having the first seat in the assembly hall. Pat wills to jane Vanderbrouk a new roll of adhesive tape to replace the tape used so diligently one night. Sandy Fisk leaves the care of Marty Blake at fraternity parties to Dianne Annino. Edie wills her introverted qualities to Dodie Hirst. Georgia leaves Wesleyan to Toni Huckans. Betsgi leaves the test-tubes in the sink, as usual. WILLS Lars leaves an example of why you shouldn't use do-it-yourself hair-do kits. Belgz leaves a slightly used f'Horace suit for anyone planning to go to a fraternity party. Sandy Pinkney wills the bottom bunk to anyone who doesnlt get claustrophobia. Barbara leaves to Ann Carroll the'opportunity to take complete charge of the Sunday and Thursday love life of Bing Crosby alias P.N., Esquire. To Sandy and Jiffy, Virginia leaves the radiator in Miss Heald's room for those cold winter mornings. Salbi wills a little orderliness to Tammy Hartshorn. Linda wills to Janie Mullen her well-worn scissors and a bottle of wave set. Sue Parker leaves to Gail Hubach her stuffed turtle so that Lizzy', Cthe lizardj will have a companion with which to play in the coming years. Bev Sisk wills the frog in her throat to anyone who wants it. Carobfn leaves her dietC?j to anyone who likes to imagine she's losing weight. jean Wallace leaves the piano to anyone who requested but does not deserve one dozen roses. joan wills her money-collecting boxes to next year's Senior class treasurer. Phyllis leaves Miss Heald one automatic window opener. Sue Clarke wills Sigma Chi to Sue Houck. Bev Armstrong leaves route 5-A to Bunny'Hastings. Bar wills five bottles of milk daily to next year's Seniors so they will not die of thirst as this yearas Seniors did. Cookie wills the ability to get up at 7:24 and make it to breakfast to Pat Codd and Jane Mullen. Dolbz leaves the care of MacDufHe School spirit and her megaphone to Judy Rhodes. Good luck, Jud! Faith leaves one small piece of her heart at and to MacDuHie. Syl has only one prominent ability - to get into trouble - and she would never will this c'ability to anyone! X f J The E11 Z GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF '56 from ARTHUR JOHNSON STUDIO WALTER L. WOODS Industrial Plumbing and Heating 76 Wilbrglfigm R d Springfield 9, Mass.. LONGMEADOW COMMUNITY MARKET CENTRAL PHARMACY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATINC CLASS NEW ENGLAND BLUEPRINT Good Luck 'Class of '56 Sincere Best Wishes To The MARTIN Class of 1956 STUART D. PUTNAM Real Estate Service LUMBER COMPANY FAIRBAN KS AUTO SCHOOL M. SCAFIDI CO., INC Good Luck Always LANZ ORIGINALS GIFTS SWEATERS TOWN SHOP BLOUSES SKIRTS SHORTS LONGMEADOW MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of SUMERS PLAYHOUSE A Somers, Conn. Opening Iuly 4, 1956 Eighth Season A PROUD PARENT BROWN LIGHTNING PROTECTION, INC. Manufacturers and Installers of Approved Equipment More than 25,000 installations on homes, churches, schools, and 'factories Installations approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and U. S. 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