Manchester West High School - Thesaurus Yearbook (Manchester, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1941 volume:

if A A l Vg r THESAURUS VOLUME XVI JANUARY, 1941 N0. 2 GENERAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Typists TABLE OF CONTENTS 'VI . B ' .................... ' - 3 Pauline Driscoll, '41B Charlotte Leahy, '41l! 1 r edu pdgt Simone Gagnon, '41A Mr. Peterson .... page 5 Associate Editors P f R ad X Class Pictures ....,...... page 8 roo e er Cl1arl0tte Buecher, '41B , Commencement Program ..... page I2 Paul Dufour, 141A Ruth Callahan, ,41A Ralph Webster, '41A Irena MOUEIIU, 41A Class Ode .................... page 13 - The Crown Jewels of America page 14 Music and Clubs Bummu Stag , Edmund p,-atte' Manage, Class Ofhcers ................ page 17 Dorothy V101-as' 41A Horace Millette '41B - Mary Naum, 'f12A M r Q L H V' ,41A Our Biography . .. page 18 Lawrence Anms, '41B iifeligi iara1a5',41A our W.ll 20 , 1 ...... ' Robert Miner, '41A page School Note., Robert Laramy, '43A Our Prophecy .... page 21 Pauline Volkman, '41B . Cartoons ..................... pa e Z3 M B k 141A Recording Secretary g ary ur e, Donald Caron' 342A Ramona Seifert, ,4ZA Our Books of the Month page 24 I1QIg:Ji?,tCll?3lCS5gkil'?j3B ' h Crossword Puzzle ............ page 26 Rpbeft Downie, '43B Clrculatmg Manager To My Classmates page Z7 Eileen R1Ch3fd5, '42B Marceline Conway, '41A , I Phyllis Simon, '44 Picture Section ..... page 31 Marlon Hersey' 41A YEAR BOOK STAFF Literary Ramblings ..... page 35 Book Ngwmr Poetic Snatches .... page 41 ggilbel pgriestlyy '42B Editor-in-Chief Editorials ...... page 43 ll's cheer, '43A ' ' Rogellt Dillon, 141A Paulme Driscoll Season of Sports ...... page 44 Associate Editor Echoes from the Past page 46 A Exfhanges Charlotte Buegher Book Notes .......... page 47 nn Hecker, '42A Arlene Becker, ,413 Historian Basketball ...... page 50 F . Jane Vogel Alumni News .... page 53 a'Yhw 5 Exchanges page 54 l '4 E eanor Werner' IB P firopfveii School Notes ................. page 56 gpg,-is Rgilpilielqeeyige man Class Otiicers 142A and 43BJ . page 59 Carl Simon, '42A Horace lglllettil Humor ...................... page 61 Raymond Dussault, '42A Pauline rlsco Autographs . . . page 62 Alumni Notes V, Iwi? , , Lillian 21112 Eiga Paiiiiiif Marjorie Iller, 41A Vincent Spring FACULTY ADVISERS Humor Typist An Wlllfanl MYShl'all. '43A Charlotte Leahy, Miss Alice Libby William Simmons, '43A Lofmme de Grandmalson' 41B Special Features Bu.vim'.s'.r Special Features rgESEgrBx?tlffrrer Mr, Nicholas Xanthaky Jane Vogel, '-41B Lawrence Annis . , V Pauline Johnston, '41A Charlotte Buecher Lmmm VValter Buttrick, '42A William Heckmann Miss Marie Tetzlaff Published Quarterly by the Students of Manchester High School West, Manchester, New Hampshire, Subscription 31.25 a Year 2 THESAURUS in Jffzfalieciatian We wish to express our deepest appreciation to Mr. Kenrick C. Bean, our Headmaster, for the time and effort he has spent to make our four years at West Highxsuccessful. Through his invaluable guidance and coiiperation, we have been able to derive the utmost from our studies and extra-curricula activities, and we shall al- ways remember him as ta true frierwl and prudent adviser. THE CLASS OF 1941B -uv-62' FE-'E THESAURUS 3 52'EI!EIIi!lil!!!IEIIill!!IiIIill!IliIIiIliIle!IEIIEIIEIliliilliIIE!IEIIEIIEIIillilliIIill!!IiHillEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIE5 III Ill EE EE EE Ei Ei 5-5 EI! E'E Ei EE Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei EE Ei El! EI! Ei EE EE E'E Ei El! EI! EE Ei EI! EE Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei EIE EIE EI! E-E EE EE Ei r.. EE EE Ei Ei Ei Ei EE El! E-E :E Ei Ei Ei EE EE EI! Ei E-'E Ei E'E Ei IIE EE Ei gf MR. 141aNR1CH C. BEAN Q5 L'.! L'.! Ei El! E'E E'E Ei EIE EE Ei Ei E-E EE E-E E'.'! E-E Ei Ei Ei E-E Ei E-E Ei Ei li E-E rifliliiliilIE!IEIIEIIEIIEIIEIFIIEIIEI IEIIEIIEIli!IERIE!!!IIiiliililIEIIEIIillillillilIEIli!!illillilIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIJ 4 THESAURUS QlillillilIEIIiIliHill!!!ill!!IillillilliliillillilIillillillillillillEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIilIEIIEIIEIIEIHEIIEIIEIE-J Ill H1 Eli Fla Els Fla E-E Elf T11 E-E Ei Ei Ei E-E ii Ei Q-Q DEDICATION ' Q-Q It is with deep appreciation that the 1941B F-E Class dedicates this issue of Thesawrus to our :J-'-E F-E class adviser, Mr Alfred Peterson. Because of F-.E F5 his faithful work and patience, we are able to F5 F5 close our four years at West High with pride F5 fi in the tasks we have accomplished. F5 E-E EE ii Ei Z-E 5-2 Ei Ei Ei EE Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei Ei E-E OUR CLASS ADVISER E-E E5 It was in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where Mr. Ei E1 Peterson was born, that he began his schooling. QE EE He continued his education by attending Boston gi University, College of Liberal Arts, where he gf F5 majored in chemistry and minored in physics. ff F5 Mr. Peterson took summer courses at New Hamp- E5 F-E shire University, Columbia, and Cornell. In 1922 If E he received a Bachelor of Science degree from F-fi Boston University. Before coming' to West High F5 F-E in 1924, Mr. Peterson was employed by Bird 8a E5 F5 Sons Co. of Walpole, Massachusetts. Besides his FE F-5: school duties Mr. Peterson is a member of the F-E FE, Temple Choir and the A. F. and A. Masons. His F5 EE travels have taken him to the World's Fair at F5 Ei Chicago and throughout various parts of the Mid- 31-L: Ei dle West. Golf, swimming, boating, and target F-fi Ei shooting are a few of Mr. Peterson's avocations. EU! F5 LE rl.: EI! ra E-E E-E Ll: 7:1 EI! Fla Ei Fla THESAURUS 5 L lEEEIIEIIEIIiIiilliIIilliIlil!!!IEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEI iliill II!!Iill!IHill!!IEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIillillillillil MR ALP RED PETER SON ' Fl: :I E I- F:-IEIIEHERIEIIEIIEIIEIliIEEE!IEIIESIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIlilIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEIIEEIEIIEIIEI-:Jillilliililliiliililfi 6 THESAURUS www Our school- A treasure chest Of dreams and joys And tender memorles- Forever PAULINE VOLKMAN, '41B -4- ' all-lb 5g:i::s::-::-::-::-::-::-::-::-::-::-::-::-:::::i::s::s::i::s::i::s::i::s::i::i::i I: :I EE EE :I -I '3 EE :S ll I.: - I: -- :I I: . :I I I: f , II ' THESAURUS 8 THESAURUS LAWRENCE ANNIS ! LARRY Laugh and the world laughs with you. Larry is one of the most active and well liked members of the class. During his four years he took part in many school activities such as athletics, the Rami, the Glee Club, the Players, and was on the Trafnc Squad. His pleasing smile and good natu1'e have won liim many friends, and should carry him far in this world. Larry plans to attend St. Anselm College. LILLIAN AUGER HGABBYU If at first you d0u't'suct'c'cd, try, try again. ' Gabby is one of the liveliest members of our class. She played basketball during her freshman year and is very fond of skating, tobog- ganing, swimming, and dancing. She has been on the Traffic Squad, Pho'- tograpby Committee, Your Book Staff, Thesaurus Staff, and the refreshment committee for the recep- tion. Her secret ambition is to be an air hostess. ARLENE BECKER HBECKYH Thr hard rootl of labor leads to thc broad road of success. Becky is a jolly, intelligent student who has been on the first Honor Roll many times. She was on the Traffic Squad, and was also a member of the Thesaurus and Year Book Staffs. Arlene took the com- mercial course for four years, and her one ambition is to work in an office. RALPH BERGERON Bama Silence is wisdom. Bergen has had a very exciting high school career. He was on the Cross County and Track Teams for two years. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and collecting pins. His ambi- tion is to become a skilled machinist and he expects to get further knowl- edge of the subject. GODFREY BLOMBACH HBARONH Thr will is the soul of the work. Godfrey, better known as the Baron by his classmates, took the commercial course for four years. He hopes to get a position in an office. For amusement he likes swimming, hunting, and camping. Before beginning work he wants to travel around the World. This has been his one big ambition. ARCHIE BOISVERT KEETs A word to the wise is sujicientf' Keets was very much interested in Sports, but due to his being too small, he was unable to make any team. His favorite sports are hockey and baseball. During his leisure time he is of service to the I.O.C. with his ardent work. He plans to be- come a pressman. CHARLGTTE BUECHER BUTc1-i 'fArtion must bc based on kno'wlc'dyc. Butch, one of the most attractive girls in our class, has been on the first Honor Roll during her four years. She was Co-Captain of the Traffic Squad and Associate Editor of the Tliamumls. Charlotte served on numerous committees and was an active Player. She enjoys danc- ing, swimming, and horseback riding. Her ambition is to acquire a sec- retarial position in Washingtoii, D. C. ROBERT BULCOCK HR-EDU Big trees from little acorn: grow. Robert played in the orchestra as a violinist for four years. He was a reporter for the school magazine and also a member of the stage crew. in 1938 Robert took part in one of the plays of One Act Play Night. He took the technical course and he was a member of the Traffic Squad. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. LORRAINE DE GRANDMAISON URAINIEH Many a true 'word is spoken in jest. Rainie is a jovial member of our class. Her name appeared occasion- ally on the Honor Roll. Her favorite subjects were art, English and soci- ology. She was a member of the Traffic Squad, Reception Committee, and was on the Humor Staff of the Tliesaurus. Her favorite pastimes are dancing, swimming, and skating. Her ambition is to become a commercial artist. PAULINE DRISCOLL HPOLLYY' Kno'u.'3cdgc in youth is wisdom in age. Polly , one of our most brilliant students, has been on the first Honor Roll four years. She was assistant treasurer of our class, a member of the Student Advisory Committee, a member of the Traffic Squad, and editor-in-chief of the Tliesaurus. Her favorite hobby is collecting antique fashion prints. She assisted with graduation arrangements by being a chairman of the Decoration Com- mittee. Her favorite pastime is read- mg. THESAURUS 9 GEORGE GIOTAS ,g A little 'well learned. George was a very active member of the Varsity Football Team for four years. Although he is very quiet, he has a smile for everyone. He took the commercial course and hopes to enter the business world after graduation. George's hobbies are skiing, dancing, and, of course, football. George will always be re- membered as an outstanding athlete. WILLIAM HECKMANN Hector W'c .rltould publisli our joys and conceal our griefsf' William, sometimes called Hecky, is good-humored, friendly, and fun- loving. He was a member of the Traffic Squad, the Gym Team, on the Year Book Staff of the Tliesaurus, and also on the Picture Committee. Outside of school Hecky enjoys skiing and swimming. His ambition is to become an aviator. KARL H l RTH USl'AI.PYH A flfflllj' .mvrzl ix I1 ficmiy earned. Scalpy is a jovial and well liked member of our class. He has served as our Treasurer, was a member of the Tratlic Squad, and captain of the Track and Cross Country Teams for two years. Scalpy enjoys fishing, hunting, swimming, and tennis. He plans to join the navy after gradua- tion. DORIS JACHE HDOTU Ons who is not barkuiard .vlmll nclzicve her ambitions. Dot is one of our roller skating fans. She likes dancing, too. In school she took part in the Discus- sion Club and also in a Christmas play. She took part in our Class Day exercises. Dot majored in home economics, and her future is to be a nurse. Good luck to you, Doris. EARLE JENKINS CAcTUs HJENKSH The 'wh-rvl that turns gatliiers no rust. Although Earle was not our most active member, he was popular be- cause of his humor and good disposi- tion. He likes printing and we all hope Earle succeeds in his ambition to secure a printing position after graduation. Earle's favorite sports are ice skating, roller skating and bowling. ROBERT JOHNSON Bon It ir not 'work that kills meng it is worry. Bob is another member of our class who is shy and rather quiet while in class. He was a member of the Junior Varsity Football Team and Varsity Baseball for three suc- cessive years. Bob has proven him- self an all-around athlete, although he couldn't take part in every sport while in school. Bob is one of our most likable fellows and we wish him a grand future as an army pilot. MILDRED KA PELA CAPi'Y Silence is as great an art as .9fwz'cl1. Mildred, also known as Cappy, enjoys all sports, especially bowling and ping pong. Her favorite sub- jects are French and bookkeeping. ln school activities she took part in Chorus during her freshman year, and in her senior year was a member of the Traffic Squad and Bid Com- mittee. Her ambition is to become a bookkeeper. VIOLA KARAGIANIS H-IIGGERH Good romffany make.: .vlmrt milfs. jigger, the secretary of our class, member of the Year Book Staff, and lieutenant on the Traffic Squad, is one of our witty members. Her name has appeared frequently on the Honor Roll. She was a faithful member of the Advisory Committee, and chairman of the Bids and Pro- gram Committee. Her hobbies are skating, tennis, and fishing. RALPH KEEFE Spooky Clothes make thc man. Ralph is one of the busiest and most active members of the class. He took part in many activities and was a member of the Year Book Staff. He played Elbert in the senior one-act play which won first prize. Ralph's favorite sport is football. His ambition is to become a printer. DONALD LADOUCEUR IIDONYY Still ztiatrrr run dr'r'f. Don, though a quiet boy, is one of our most likable classmates. His favorite sports are swimming, tennis, and skating. His ambition is to be a plumber, and for a hobby he likes to read books. His favorite subject is algebra. When he graduates, he plans to work with his father. 10 THESAURUS RENALD LA ROCHELLE HSHORTYM An ounce of mirth is worth more than a thousand wc-ight of melancholy. Renald's big smile has made him a popular and familiar figure at West, and we are sure it will always make up for his deficiency in height. Outside of school, he spends much of his time skating, which is his favorite sport, as well as participat- ing in the numerous activities of the I.O.C. CHARLOTTE LEAHY LADY USHORTYH A smile goes a long way. Lady is a studious and ambitious member of our class. She chose the commercial course and was on either the first or second Honor Roll dur- ing her entire four years. She was an active member, being on the Prom Committee, Banquet Com- mittee, Traffic Squad, Year Book Staff, and typist on the Thesaurus Staff. Her ambition is to become a secretary. GUY MAHEU GUY 'Tis better to be brief than tedious. For a hobby Guy has selected drawing and collecting war plane pictures, and he hopes his present amusement will lead to the profitable vocation of aviation mechanic. His technical course will probably benefit him in this line. Although he has not been connected with school activities, he has resorted to figure skating and skiing for enjoyment. HORACE C. MILLETTE, JR. U'lXl'lI.LYH I rienn'.vhi1v buys friendship. Milly is an active member of our class. He has participated on the Track Team, Thesaurus Business Staff, was a Captain of the Cheer Leaders, Co-Captain of the Traffic Squad, and Vice-l'resident of the class. His favorite sports are hunt- ing, fishing, and tennis. His ambi- tion is to be a machinist. DONALD MORIN HDONY! UA ivorkmfan is known by hir rli1'px. Donald took the technical course and plans to become a machinist. He did well in his shop course and should succeed in his chosen line. He was active on the Decoration Committee for our Banquet. Don's favorite sports are skiing, baseball, and football. EDWARD PELLERIN TED A light heart lives long. Ted was one of the most popular young men in our class. As a freshman he was a member of the Basketball Team, and was on the Football Team in his sophomore year. His favorite pastime is danc- ing, which he does remarkably well. Ted's one ambition is to become a mechanic, but a secret wish is to be a soldier. JASPER PIDGEON KKJAKEVY Blush is i'irtuc's true color. Everybody knows 'fjaken by his deep and soothing voice. Although he doesn't say much, we have learned from his class recitations that still waters run deep. He mastered the commercial course while at school. He also played football during his freshman year. Even though jake is of the bashful type, he will certain- ly succeed in becoming a pilot. ELAINE POEHLMAN DARK EYES Happy and hopeful. Elaine was an honor student for three and one-half years. She served on the following committees: the Banquet and Reception, Class Pho- tographer, and Year Book. She was also a member of the Traffic Squad. Our popular young brunette enjoys skiing, dancing, and photography. She hopes to become a secretary. We are sure the future will find a certain employer completely satisfied with Elaine's etiicient secretarial work. EDWARD RIN GEN VVALD arEDv1 A friend is onto who knows all about you but lover you just the same. Ed, though a quiet boy, is one of our most popular classmates. He has taken the technical course for four years. He was a member of the Traffic Squad. He likes most sports but did not participate in any while in school. He plans to go to an electrical school and try for a posi- tion in the General Electric Company, for he is interested in electricity. CHARLES LEON ROGI ER CHARI.1i'1 A helping hand to all. Charlie, an honor student, took the technical course and is a lieu- tenant on the Traffic Squad. He was president of our class during our junior year and was an assistant editor of the Thesaurus. Charlie served on several class committees. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and driving. A high salaried position is his ambition. 11 VINCENT SPRING fiD0Cn Ambition has no rest. Versatile Doc has been stage manager, lieutenant of the traffic Squad, manager of the Track and Football Teams, and has had charge of the school microphone. He has also been a member of the Reception Committee, the Year Book Staff, and editor of the Election, llfeekly. He plans to become a machinist. Doc's checked suit has become a legend at West. DOROTHY STEARNS llD0TYl Silence is 'wisdoni 'wlmn .freaking is folly. Dot came to ns in our junior year and is an indispensable member of the class. She has been on the Honor Roll, a member of the Traffic Squad, and 9, member of the Recep- tion and Picture Committees. Al- though she has several ideas in mind, her plans for the future are not quite decided. GERALD STETSON 'tJERRY Co1zfidrm'c is companion to .vucces.r. Jerry was a member of the Gleaner Staff in his sophomore year and General chairman of our Recep- tion Committee. Basketball, skating, and swimming are his favorite sports. He hopes to be a radio engineer after graduation, and we know his experience will benefit him, JOHN TIAMPIRIS jot-iNNY HDl'f7l1fiHg1 slzarpm1.v tht' 'wit of man. Johnny, a likable chap, upon en- tering high school, decided to take a business course. The work that appeals to Johnny most is along the electrical line, so his plans are to attend Vtfentworth Electrical School. jolnmy's favorite sport is basket- ball, but other sports such as swim- ming, skating, and skiing occupy much ot' his spare time. EMILE VAN DER EECKEN HSONNYH IVOrk fmt, then rest. Sonny, one of our fun-loving and humorous classmates, has done well on the Gym Team for three years. His hobby is collecting stamps. He took the teclmical course because he has a very keen interest in mechanics. Though his plans for the future are still incomplete, he will surely succeed in whatever he undertakes. JANE VOGEL M14.x'ic hath charm. Jane wrote our class ode. She was a member of the Trattic Squad, Tlzesaurus and Year Hook Staffs. She had a leading role in both Blur' Mmm and The Fire Prince. She was chosen chairman for otir Class llfay Program and a representative on our Class Photographer Committee. Jane car- ried first honors during most of her four years and plans to be either an English or history teacher. Her hobbies are singing and piano playing. PAULINE VOLKMAN POLLY Loquaci'ty storms the car, but modesty takes the heart. This was Polly's rule. Although silent, Polly was very active. She was a member of the Student Ad- visory Committee, lieutenant on the Traffic Squad, on the Thrsaurux Staff, the junior Prom Committee, and the Year Hook Staff, besides being on the Honor Roll for tour years. She was class president during our senior year, and class vice presi- dent during our junior year. She plans to be a dental hygienist. ELEANOR WERNER Ei, HONEY Art is long-life is short. El is a pleasant and intelligent classmate, having attained the first or second Honor Roll four years. She was a member of the Traffic Squad, fashion editor of the The.rauru.v, en- tertained at the junior Prom, and was on the Cap and Gown Committee. She enjoys singing and dancing. Her ambition is to become a fashion illustrator. HENRY ZANKOWSKI UZANH Ila1'r your fun, whilr you'rc young. Zan is very influential among his friends and has the ability to become a leader. He is a likable and humorous fellow. Henry was a mem- ber of our Football Team for four years. His favorite pastimes are swimming, hockey, and baseball, but he wishes to join the navy. We wish him an adventurous future in his naval life. THESAURUS 79 THE CROWN JEWELS OF AMERICA OPENING MARCH- Festival March Mendelssohn HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA INTRODUCTION GERALD E. STETSON THE LITERARY AND HISTORIC HERITAGE OF AMERICA PAULINE H. DRISICOLL CHORUS- Land of Hope and Glory Elgar THE GRADUATES Soloist: JANE R. VOGEL THE NATURAL WONDERS OF AMERICA CHARLOTTE A. BUECHER THE RESOURCES OF AMERICA ARLINE N. BECKER SELECTION- March from Tannhausern Wagner HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA THE AMERICAN PEOPLE JANE R. VOGEL CONCLUSION GERALD E. STETSON CLASS ODE Words by JANE R. VOGEL Mnsic by DOROTHY M. STEARNS THE GRADUATES PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS MR. FRANK L. MCALLISTER Vice Chairman of the Board of Education ALMA MATER Words by HERMAN HART, '29 Mnsic by ROBERT TINKHAM, '29 THE GRADUATES EXIT MARCH- Loyal Comradesn Blankenbnrg HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA GRADUATION COMMITTEES CLASS DAY CHAPERONES BIDS AND PROGRAMS Viola Karagianis, Chairman Archie Boisvert Mildred Kapela Emile Van Der Eecken REFRESHMENTS Dorothy Stearns, Chairman Lillian Auger William Heckmann Jasper Pidgeon CHAPERON ES Elaine Poehlman, Chairman Vincent Spring BANQUET Arlene Becker, General Chairman MENU Charlotte Leahy, Chairman Robert Bulcock Karl H irth ,lane Vogel, Chairman Doris ,Iache Earle Jenkins RECEPTION Gerald Stetson, General Chairman ORCHESTRA Lawrence Annis, Chairman George Giotas Edward Pellerin DECORATIONS Pauline Driscoll, Chairman Ralph Bergeron Robert Johnson Ralph Keefe Guy Maheu Lorraine de Grandmaison Elaine Poehlman, Chairman Vincent Spring PROGRAMS Pauline Volkman, Chairman Charles Rogier Donald Ladouceur Godfrey Blombach DECORATION S Charlotte Buecher, Chairman john Tjampiris Renald LaROchelle Horace Millette Donald Morin CAP AND GOWN Edward Ringenwald, Chairman Eleanor Werner Henry Zankowski THESAURUS EMASSMMWE u grit! 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For the past year or more our thoughts have been centered on Europe, where horror and terror have been let loose every hour of the day and night. As we sit here tonight in peace and safety, we should realize what blessings we have in this, our America. Four members of the class are going to tell us about a few of these blessings, which in our program we call, The Crown Jewels of America. Perhaps after hearing them we will recognize what a glorious country ours is. We hope you will not only enjoy this program but will go home with something to think about. GERALD S'rE'rsoN THE HISTORIC AND LITERARY HERITAGE OF AMERICA Although America has no crown jewels in the material sense of the word, the gems she possesses are of far greater worth and beauty. Perhaps no nation, as young in years as our own United States, boasts so many inspiring historic and literary shrines. From the frozen wastelands of Alaska to the humid swamps of Panama, from the turbulent Atlantic to the tranquil Pacific, we find memorials to Americans of genius and cour- age. More important than the vast number of these monuments, however, is the influence they have on our lives. What one of us does not ex- perience a feeling of pride and patriotism when he sees one of these shrines, whether it be an im- pressive statue, an old homestead, or a simple bronze plaque? A visit to the haunts of famous literary figures, or to the settings of their works, seems to bring us nearer to their personality, and helps us to appreciate their books more fully. I know of no place which more definitely illustrates this fact than the famous Wayside Inn at Sudbury, which Longfellow immortalized in his Tales of a Way- side Inn. Its spacious parlor recalls to our minds the portly landlord, the student, the Spanish Jew, and all the others who sat around its broad hearth. Not many miles from Sudbury is historic and picturesque Concord, where stands the Thoreau-Alcott House, abode of Henry David Thoreau, and later of the Alcott Family of Little Women fame. North of the village common in Concord is The Old Manse, home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and also of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who here wrote much of his literature. Cambridge is equally abundant in literary tradition, especially endearing to those familiar with the works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and James Russell Lowell. Near the ancient Cambridge Common is the site of the spreading chestnut tree of The Village Blacksmith. Longfellow's own stately mansion is still standing, occupied in later years by his daughter, the grave Alice of The Chil- clfren's Hour. Overlooking the Charles River is beautiful Mount Auburn Cemetery, last resting place of many notables in the fields of art, letters, science, and theology. Foremost among the numerous historical land- marks of America is Plymouth Rock, landing place of the founders of our country. Part of the rock is imbedded in a wharf, and the rest lies in an imposing structure nearby. Of course we are all familiar with the majestic Bunker Hill Monument, commemorating the most important military engagement of the Revolutionary War. Farther south, in our nation's capital, we may gaze upon the grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial, dedicated to history's most human and pathetic character, the Great Emancipator. In sharp con- trast to the classic beauty of the Lincoln Me- morial are the quaint, crooked streets and shell- rock houses of St. Augustine, Florida, oldest city in North America. Here, in a peaceful setting, is the Fountain of Immortal Youth, as discover- ed by Ponce de Leon, the great Spanish explorer. Travelling westward, we come to the muddy Mississippi River, reminiscent of the colorful days of showboats, river trade, and drowsy Ne- groes humming melodious, soothing spirituals. Beyond the southern Mississippi lie the Texas plains, and in their midst the city of San Antonio, where stands the Alamo, famous Franciscan mis- sion where one hundred and seventy-five loyal Texans, some bearing such well-known names as THESAURUS 15 Travis, Bowie, and Crockett, were massacred in cold blood by the ruthless Mexican dictator, Santa Anna. As a representative of the cities of Amer- ica, we may well choose the golden city of the Pacific coast, San Francisco, for in her people, who are a mingling of all the races of the Orient and the Occident, in her chief industry, which is shipping, and in her unusually rapid growth, is she typical of our great nation. May we not consider these literary and his- toric shrines among the crown jewels of America? PAULINE DRISCOLL OUR NATURAL WONDERS America's crown jewels cannot be measured on a balance, they are more priceless than the ex- quisitely cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies which embellish the costly crowns of the monarchs of Europe, for they will die only with eternity. The crown jewels of America which seem to me to .be unusually precious are its Natural Wonders, they were cut and polished by an Artist, for God created them. Their majestic beauty is unequalled. With the eye of a master- craftsman He set our azure lakes, lordly rivers, and enduring mountains where they best inspire awe and pride. Our mountains, thrusting their lofty pinnacles skywar-d, are symbolic of the power of America. They reign over the hidden valleys and secluded villages from which winding trails lure travelers to explore their mysteries. Their craggy sides are carpeted with colorful forests, which present with each season their own tableaux of enchant- ment. I believe we New Englanders are par- ticularly conscious of these wonders because of the grandeur of our own White Mountains. Through the Middle West, however, the mountains give way to rolling plains. Vast acres of wheat and great tracts of corn checker the landscape with a symmetry which is interrupted only by occasional rivers and lakes. For example, we have the unparalleled splendor of the Great Lakes and twisting turbulence of the Mississippi. This usual placid serenity has not the regal dig- nity of our mountains, but its grandeur we Americans may well prize. In contrast to our Natural Wonders are our great cities, a glorious tribute to the artistry and ingenuity of the American people. Exhibiting a skill that has never been surpassed, they will remain as lasting monuments to the wisdom of the peoples who developed our nation. Parks, highways, bridges, buildings-all testify to the vision of our countrymen. A little reflection will convince us that we live in an America which possesses treasures to be found in no other land. Ours is a domain which boasts an unmatched combination of the finest works of God and the creations of man. The brilliance of her truly imperial crown jewels over- shadows the vain, hollow pomp and circumstance of the crown jewels of Europe. Yes, truly may we acclaim America, the Beautiful! CHARLOTTE BUECHER OUR NATURAL RESOURCES We in America have countless treasures of which we are justly proud. You have been re- minded of our historical and literary heritage, and of our natural wonders. Yet, there are other crown jewels of priceless worth, our natural resources. As in a regal coronet reaching from shore to shore, they are wisely distributed-from the granite quarries of the New England states to the gold mines of California. It would be extremely difficult to enumerate all the resources that have been so graciously bestowed upon us. I shall mention a few. Below the surface of the earth are stored rich veins of precious ores, extensive beds of coal, and un- limited oil deposits. These are truly crown jewels. Even the common soil, our greatest natural resource, has contributed immeasurably to the nation's wealth. On the fertile lands of the South flourish huge cotton and tobacco plantations. American industrialists have busily built up tex- tile and tobacco plants to take care of the raw products. On the vast plains of the West graze countless herds of sleek, well-fed cattle. We all know how essential the hides and meat have been to our leather and meat packing industries. From the golden grain fields of the middle states comes the king of cereals, wheat. It is by far the most important grain, both as a food and as a commodity for international trade. The raising of large quantities of wheat was the one induce- ment for milling establishments, which gradually settled there. In the bleak, colder sections of the northern states gigantic forests tower far above the soil that nurtures them. These forests pro- vide the nation with vital industries from toy making to ship building. Our rivers furnish 16 THESAURUS power to operate the mills and factories, a method of transportation, and a means of irrigation. I have named but a few of our nation's treasures. The coronet is bedecked with many more jewels of Nature polished by man. These crown jewels, I believe, proclaim America the gem of all nations. ARLENE BECKER THE AMERICAN PEOPLE Three of America's crown jewels have been proudly displayed to us tonight. But are they like those objects which are radiant and useful only when the sun shines on them? Do they not glitter only in the light of the greatest of all jewels in the crown of America, the American people? It has been the character of the Ameri- can people which has given these jewels their glory, a character which combines ingenuity, industry, vision, and a love of peace. When the pilgrims landed on our shores, America was a vast wilderness. Here they found not even a vestige of the civilization they formerly knew. These stalwart people started many meagre settlements which gradually became pros- perous because of their skillful hands and alert minds. From that beginning to the present time the world has seen much evidence of American ingenuity. It has seen it in the gigantic machinery which turns the wheels of American industry. It has seen it in our strides in science which have alleviated much of the world's suffer- ing and enlightened us on many subjects which were formerly mysteries. Our Constitution stands as a magnificient memorial to the ingenious men who formed it. American ingenuity would have been wasted had not the American people been industrious. Idle genius benefits no one. Therefore it is for- tunate that the United States is possessed of an energetic and ambitious people. Our nation could not have risen to its great height in the short span of two centuries if we had lacked initiative and industry. Americans have been essentially a people of vision. Our western frontiers were unceasingly pushed back by courageous, determined pioneers, who foresaw the tremendous value of the fertility and resources of the great West. America's public school system was introduced by foresighted educators who knew that the progress of our democracy depended upon the education of our people. The eyes of America always look toward the future, toward a better and happier world, brought about by a higher standard of living. No ,nation can really prosper when it is under the rule of a dictator or caught in the throes of war. The American people cherish liberty and love peace. Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of worship have been proclaimed throughout the ages in America. May they always be upheld in the American way. As Mr. Cameron of the Ford Motor Company says, Who can ,name or number the crown jewels of our nation? If you would see them, then you must see every city and village, every street, every shop and farm and home-the crown jewels of America are everywhere. JANE VOGEL CLOSING SPEECH Of the many crown jewels of America we have had time to speak of only four. We are justly proud of them. May we preserve them forever. Before we leave tonight, on behalf of the class, I wish to express our gratitude to Mr. Bean and the members of the faculty for their friendship and untiring efforts to -bring us successfully through the past four years. We go out to face opportunities that no other graduating class has ever met. After the present conflict has ended, the world will need rebuilding, not only materially, but spiritually as well. May we do our bit in that reconstruction. GERALD STETSON ORCHESTRA A LA '41B Piano Reliable, unwavering Dorothy Stearns Harp Sweet, tender Charlotte Leahy Bass Viol Stable, undaunted Charles Rogier Trumpet Hilarious, enthusiastic Godfrey Blombach Cymbals Vivacious, fiery Ralph Keefe Xylophone Lilting, rollicking Arlene Becker Violin Soothing, serene Lillian Auger Drums Resolute, determined Gerald Stetson Saxophone Impetuous, spirited Earle Jenkins Clarinet Animated, joyous Viola Karagianis Trombone Constant, calm Edward Ringenwald Flute Gay, mirthful Elaine Poehlman French horn Grave, dignified Lawrence Annis Pauline Volkman THESAURUS 17 Om, Glam, Uggidama l'lI'Sl rim : l':1ul1uc llrnsmll, assistant t1'L':Lsi11 u1', lflm-.ree Xlillvttv, xicc pros-iclr-ut, l':1uliuc Yolkuizur, prvsiflcul. gL.C,,,,.1 nm: liurl llirth, lrcasurerg X iola lxziragiaiiis, secretary, Nlr. .Xltrcd Peterson, class zulxiscr. BY-PRODUCTS OF HIGH SCHOOL During our four years at West High School we have acquired not only a fundamental book knowledge but many by-products as well, that is, dehnite material and spiritual characteristics. The by-products of certain materials sometimes prove more valuable than the materials them- selves, therefore, we believe that the by-products acquired at West High may prove as valuable to us as our book learning. We have learned through association with our teachers and classmates courtesy and kindliness, so essential to success in every venture, whether business or social. It is through consideration for others that we make and keep our friends. We have also developed tolerance, that is, respect for other people's opinions. We have learned that when we cooperate we accomplish more, for cooperation makes for a pleasant atmosphere, friendly relations, and therefore, for progress. Finally we believe that we have acquired through class discussions the ability to think for our- selves, to express ourselves frankly, and to use good judgment in making decisions. We have become more independent. These are some of the more worth-while by- products we shall take with us from West High School. We realize that we would not have ac- quired these qualities had it not been for the sym- pathy, patience, encouragement, and inspiration of our teachers. PAULINE VOLKMAN 18 THESAURUS 'A-A - -A' A-C- CA GC-C'C,v'C-C v-v-v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v vv'v'V'v'v'V Qi f v A A A A A v AA,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A.A.AAA.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A,A,A, ,A, ,A, . , , . , , ,A,A ,A,A, A, v,- , X v v , . f , , , , , , -C-CC-CCAC-C-C A-v'v-v'-f-fvvfv-vvvvvvvvv-fvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvwvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvvvvvvv We, the class of 1941B, were born in the wintry month of February, 1937. Though small in size, we made up for it in deviltry and ingenuity. However, we had to undergo the customary trials of childhood. Our teeth were cut on report cards, homework, and more homework. Some of them were rather painful coming through, but after they were through, they aided us in digest- ing the knowledge which our surroundings prac- tically exuded. In our ignorant infancy we looked with awe at the all-important, self-confident seniors, whom we held up as idols. In all things we tried to imitate upper classmen. Thus our first year came to an end, we were beginning to take a few steps by ourselves, we were no longer wholly dependent upon our elders, but were be- coming a part of this world we had entered. During our second year we were thought of not so much as a class, but as individuals. Several of our piping voices were heard in dif- ferent activities throughout the school. However, that year was devoted mainly to growing, and as sophomores, we left the realm of babyhood. We created no great sensations, that is, none to speak of, and were left for the most part to ourselves. Unnoticed, we quietly prepared to make our debut in our junior year. The beginning of our junior year seemed no different from the others. I think we were a little disillusioned at first. As we came closer to them, the seniors seemed to lose their glamour. Why we even began to criticize them! But as the term progressed, we became heartily absorbed in school affairs. The beauty and brains of the came into evidence, and the chests of the swelled a little when they acquired new voices. Our members gradually became active, they took part in plays and oper- were members of the football and basket- girls boys bass more ettas, ball teams, played in the orchestra, were on the Thesaurus staff, and belonged to various clubs. I believe that studies suffered a little, but some- how, there just wasn't the time to spend on them. Nevertheless, when report cards came out, there was as usual some rejoicing, some in- dignation, and some new resolutions. The class, however, remained mostly intact through these crises. We elected class oflicers to represent us in school affairs. They were as follows: Charles Rogier, president, Pauline Volkman, vice-presi- dent, Karl Hirth, treasurer, Viola Karagianis, secretary. The class of 1940A very graciously allowed us to share their Prom in June, 1939. The Prom was the first activity in which our entire class participated. Under the careful guidance of Miss Bangs and Mr. Peterson, our class ad- viser, it turned out to be a success. We had spent an active and pleasant year as juniors, but we joyfully anticipated the day when we would be- come seniors. At last that great day arrived and we became full-fledged seniors. It was hard to believe that we were finally launched in our last year of high school. We didn't feel any different. Perhaps we were a little more confident and strutted some, but we were still the same under.neath. As graduation approached, we took our studies more seriously. Whereas in our junior year activities came first and studies second, we just reversed the order in our last year. Class officers were chosen over again. Pauline Volkman be- came president, Horace Millette, vice-president, and Pauline Driscoll, assistant-treasurer. Viola Karagianis and Karl Hirth maintained their former offices. Our class sold candy at the oper- etta, Fire Prince, a presentation of the class of 1940A. Some of our members were also in the cast. It was a highly successful venture, which added a little money to our sadly depleted treas- ury. Just before the summer vacation we had an outing at Canobie Lake. Mr. Healy, Miss Tetzlaff, and Mr. Peterson were chaperons. It was enjoyed by everyone who attended, especially because it brought out characteristics in many of us that were hidden in the ordinary walk of high school life. The outing proved a very pleasant way to end the school term. When we returned in September we were determined to do our very best in our last half year. I think most of us did. Now that we were the highest upper classmen, we played the Most of us were and took a rather traffic. However, three minutes be- difference of five leading role in school affairs. selected for the Traffic Squad childish delight in directing this soon wore off, for those tween classes could make a THESAURUS 19 points or more in our marks. But a little differ- ence of five points would never make us re- linquish the honor of being traffic officers. The days just seemed to fly by and soon we were engrossed in plans for graduation. All of us were assigned to different tasks over which we worried continually. We held a few rather heated class meetings but most of us survived with no hard feelings. Under the supervision of Charlotte Buecher our class held a Christmas dance in the gym. As our treasury was in need of replenishing, the returns from the dance were put to good use. There were two out- standing assemblies just before the Christmas holidays. At the first, Rubinoff played his famous violin for us, and we were very proud to see a picture of our class president examining his Stradivarius in the local newspaper that eve- ning. The second assembly was an all student production of Dickens' Christmas Carol. The portrayals of those familiar characters were especially fine. School dropped out of the picture during the Christmas vacation, but when we returned we took up our work in earnest, for only three weeks remained before graduation. All work for the year book section of the Thesaurus was passed in immediately upon our return. We labored diligently to complete all our studies and gradua- tion plans in the following two weeks. On the twenty-first of January we held our Banquet at the Rice-Varick Hotel. Our special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bean, Mr. and Mrs. Dufour, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons, Miss Sheridan, Miss Tetzlaff, and Mr. Peterson. The prophecy, will, and his- tory caused the usual merriment and hilarity. It was an especially happy occcasion. It was diilicult for us to follow our regular schedules for the next two days because we were all excited about graduation. At last the twenty-third of January arrived, our last high school day. In the morning we held the Class Day Assembly under the direction of Jane Vogel. Pauline Driscoll, valedictorian, gave a short speech and Charlotte Buecher, saluta- torian, recited a poem. Pauline Volkman gave the President's farewell message to the faculty and student body, and Horace Millette, vice-president, led us in faculty cheering. Robert Bulcock and Eleanor Werner lightened the program with musical selections. We closed the assembly by marching out singing Auld Lang Sync. The rest of that day was spent in completing any unfinish- ed business with our teachers. At eight-thirty that evening graduation exercises began. Gerald Stetson was chairman of the program. Pauline Driscoll, Charlotte Buecher, Arlene Becker, and Jane Vogel gave short addresses on the wonders of America. Jane Vogel sang a solo, assisted by the class on the chorus. Mr. Frank McAllister, chairman of the School Committee, gave out the diplomas. The program went smoothly and the class in their caps and gowns looked very solemn and sad. The Reception was held on the next night, the twenty-fourth. All the girls looked very lovely and the boys very handsome in their formal attire. Although everyone was looking and act- ing gay, there was a little current of sadness run- ning among us. We knew in our hearts that this would probably be the last time we would all be together. So, with the Reception over, our school days at Manchester High School West came to a close. JANE VOGEL MEET SOME '41B's CHARLOTTE L. Charlotte is a young girl so petite, She is, oh, so fair and so sweet. But when she meets a lad Whose manners are bad, Our dear Charlotte runs up the street. ARLENE There is a young lady of West High Whose eyes are as blue as the sky. Because of her wit, She will make a hit With anyone she may come nigh. LARRY There was once a big little boy. To use large words was his joy. It was often absurd How he misused some word, Our own Larry Annis is the boy. MILDRED There once was a girl called Cappy, Who at bowling was very snappy. When she threw the ball Not a pin would fall For this pin-boy slayer called Cappy. THESAURUS Quiz. Wifi P D AAAAAAAK ,4, AAAA ,A4AAAA44kAAAA4A4AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, A,A, A vvvv v vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvw , . .G A We, the members of the 1941B class, being both physically and mentally capable of drawing up a will, hereby bequeath or donate that which we have managed to acquire during our four eventful years. Mr. Bean: Our profound thanks for his tire- less efforts in our behalf for the past four years. Mr. Peterson: Our deepest appreciation for his unselfish work during the past two years. Mr. Dufour: An English cla s s to teach plurals to. Miss Mae Murphy: A super loud alarm clock to get late students to school on time. Mr. Allen: A barrel of maple sugar to illus- trate some of Vermont's good points. Miss Bangs: Detachable spike heels to use with her moccasins. Miss Martel: A Massachusetts driver's li- cense. Miss Kean: A special bus to transport Play- ers td the Country Club. Miss Bryant: More nooks in the world to visit. Mr. Rowell: Larger classes to enjoy his good humor. Mr. Healy: A diamond-studded, gold-leafed cane. Mr. Xanthaky: A million dollars' worth of ads for Thesaurus. A Miss McGrath: More books and a larger li- brary. Miss Mary Murphy: A chromium-plated cactus table. Miss Lindquist: A quiet sign five feet high by ten feet wide. Mr. O'Keefe: Lockers and more lockers. Miss Jones: Fewer y cubby holes to teach classes in. Mr. Glennon: A pair of platinum skis. Mr. Mulcahy: An electric heater for Room 35. Mr. Boland: Continued success as Faculty Manager. Mr. Stackpole: A six-cylinder Ford. Miss Dwyer: A ringside seat at the basket- ball games. Mr. Simon: A debating class of gymnasts. 1 .AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA,,, - vvvvvvvvvvvv vv vvvvvvvv '- Mr. Fisher: Success with the band. Mr. teach. Mr. Shea: A world record for his track team. Mr. Geremonty: A home economics class to McKenne: White fur-trimmed galoshes. Mr. Meisel: A full day schedule.' Mr. Vaders: A class composed of clarinet players. Miss King: A car without tail lights. Miss Sheridan: A quartet to sing Class Odes during English. Mr. Wade: Senior English classes. Mr. Scannell: Classes on the first floor. Mr. Wiley: A streamlined tool chest. Miss O'Brien: A phonograph record describing the essentials of typing to Type I pupils. Mr. Barringer: A ballot machine. Miss Libby: A higher ranking standard. Mr. Pettengill: A new turret lathe. Mr. Pelletier: Electricity lab for printing. To the seniors: Our cloak of wisdom. To the freshmen: Growing lotion. SPECIAL BEQUESTS Arlene Becker leaves her extra speed tests to Ruth Jennings. Earle Jenkins leaves his freckles to Frank War- ren. Horace Millette leaves his pursuit of happiness to Leslie Williams. Charlotte Buecher leaves her curls to Lorraine Mellon. Eleanor Werner and Elaine Poehlman leave Ike and Mike to Mr. Rowell. Lawrence Annis leaves his knowledge of Shake- speare to Evelyn Van Houten. Robert Bulcock leaves his violin to Helen Chrusz. Vincent Spring leaves his mike to Bob Heselton. Charles Rogier leaves his height to Louis Boulanger. MOTHER. G00sE Signed. . . JACK AND JILL BLUE BEARD THESAURUS 21 AAAA.. .,,, AAAAANA,AAAAA..AAAAA AA V'V'V?VVVVVV VVVVVVV 0 0 0 0 0 0 4, 0 4, 0 0 0 4, 0 0 0 4 AAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA,gggg ,AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ' WYVVVVWYVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV vvvvv.vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv OUR PROPHECY Dear Radio Audience: This is Wilbur Scratch- more, your super-scooper radio reporter, bringing you news flashes direct from that exclusive win- ter resort in the heart of the White Mountains, Sugar Hill, Franconia, where the 1941B class of Manchester High School West is holding its tenth annual reunion. As you know, this class has the distinction of having produced more celebrities than any other of its size on record, and it's quite a thrill to see and talk to all these people who have made front page news more than once in their respective professions. Most of the mem- bers arrived, bag and baggage, on the 8:10 this morning, and the rest are expected before the day is over. The air is clear and crisp, and the weather prom- ises to be ideal for winter sports over the week- end. In the distance, the white peaks of Haystack and Twin Mountains rise majestically against a sky of brilliant azure. All around, Nature has disguised the brown, barren earth, the drab cottages, the leafless branches of the maples and the sweeping boughs of the graceful pines with a blanket of fluffy, sparkling snow. I doubt if any of you have seen a more mag- nificent sight than the New Hampshire country- side in winter. To get back to the more material aspect of the outing, I judge from what I have heard that many of the group have not yet recovered from the breath-taking experience they had this morn- ing. About ten of them rode down to Cannon Mountain to go up on the tramway. All went well until they were approximately three-quarters of the way up the mountainside, at which point the car refused to continue, due to icy cables and other technicalities. Needless to say, the oc- cupants, especially those of the fairer sex, became very disturbed as to the outcome of this pre- dicament, some even verging on hysteria. How- ever, the day was saved by Earle Jenkins, famous daredevil stunt man, who risked his life to save his former classmates by climbing out of the window of the car, which was swaying peril- ously thousands of feet above the earth's surface, and sliding down the slippery cable in a chair fashioned from his friends' mufflers and neckties, to get help. Complimented on his bravery, Earle replied that such a feat was merely in a day's work to him. And now, this is Wilbur Scratch- more, signing off until 7:30 this evening when I shall bring you a special television broadcast from the banquet hall of the Sugar Hill House and give you an opportunity to see and hear many notables. Here I am again, folks, with that television broadcast you have all been looking forward to. No doubt, you know we are using this evening' the most improved television set on the market, which was developed by Vincent Spring, pioneer in this field. Here comes Gerald Stetson, dis- tinguished radio announcer, who will honor us by serving as guest announcer for the evening. Here you are, Gerald. Thank you, Wilbur, and good evening, radio audience. Just a few words about the afternoon sports events, while the guests are finishing their dinner. There was a great crowd, and in the midst of all the excitement Mr. and Mrs. William Heckmann arrived in their private plane from New York, just in time to participate in the con- tests. Of course you've heard of William Heck- mann, noted airplane designer, whose marvelous improvements on planes have enabled pilots to land in the diflicult spots with little danger. Mrs. Heckmann, the former Elaine Poehlman, was a champion woman skier before her marriage. The first event was a figure-skating exhibition by Guy Maheu, and I certainly wish you could have been here to see him execute a perfect double somersault from the ice. Next came the speed skating contest, which was won by Renald LaRochelle. After the skating were the men's and women's skiing events, the former being won by Coach George Giotas of the Kalamazoo Cannibals, professional football team, the latter by Mrs. Heckmann, whom I mentioned previously. During the men's skiing contest, occurred the only casu- alty of the afternoon, when William Heckmann made a perfect three-point landing fthe third point being his facej from the ski-jump. The day was wound up by an exciting bobsled race, won by Donald Morin's team. 22 THESAURUS To return to the banquet, the toastmistress, Miss Pauline Volkman, who was president of the class in high school, is ready to give a short welcoming address to them. We are especially pleased to have Miss Volkman with us tonight, for she very unselfishly turned down more than a score of prospective patients to be here. What does she do to have such a good business? Why, she's a really painless dentist, and that certainly is something nowadays, isn't it? We have just finished a delicious meal of shrimp cocktail, con- somme a la royale, roast goose, apple jelly, potato souiiie, cauliliower au gratin, endive and roquefort salad, coup St. Jacques, and coffee, and Miss Volkman is commending Chef Raoul of the Hotel Raleigh fRalph Bergeron to usl, who prepared it as a special treat for the '41B's. Now she introduces the next speaker, Miss Lillian Auger, who tells of her experiences as a nurse in Europe, and also of the heroic war-ace, Jasper Pidgeon, who sits at her side, blushing modestly. A lighter touch in the program is provided by Lawrence Annis, who gives selections from his latest book of poems, Memoirs of My Romances. The last speaker before the iioor-show is John Tjampiris, who gives us his opinion on conditions in the United States, which, I must admit, is not very encouraging. Now the lights are dimmed, and everyone leans forward with particular anxiety, for this show, too, will be put on entirely by former members of the 194113 class, who have made their mark in the world as professional entertainers of all sorts. A brilliant spot-light is turned toward the far end of the hall, and into its beam steps- Bulcock, and his violin! He bows, lifts his bow and plays the famous Fright of the Bumble Bee with amazing ease and verity of expression. Now we know why the poor bee was frightened! The applause swells and then is hushed as Karagianis and Becker, aesthetic dancing team, step out on the floor. Miss Karagianis is dressed in a flow- ing gown of pink chiffon, and Miss Becker in an identical one of pale blue, which iioat gracefully as they perform the pathetic Dance of the Dying Swan. As a contrast, the next feature on the program is that debonair song-and-dance man, Eddie Pellerin, a combination of Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and Jack Benny rolled into one. As a conclusion to our fioor-show, that prima donna of the Metropolitan opera, Mme. Jeanne Vogel- Byrde, thrills us with Dio possente, dio d'amo'r from Faust. The lights are again turned on, as the guests adjourn to the beautiful ballroom of the Sugar Hill House. I have just been asked to make an announcement that Madame Carlotta, noted mys- tic and fortune teller, has consented to read the palms of all the guests-free! My, how they are swarming around Miss Buecher, I mean Madame Carlotta. The music is starting now, though, and the first couple on the floor is none other than William Heckmann, who seems quite recovered from the afternoon's tumble, and Eleanor Wer- ner, top ranking Hollywood star, whose dark hair and fair skin are beautifully set off by an evening gown of coral velvet. They are immediately followed by Mrs. Heckmann and General Godfrey Blombach, resplendent with sabre, medals, gold braid, monocle, and brush haircut. Over near the stage is Charles Rogier, author of the best seller, Personality and How to Develop It, with Miss Becker, and to the right of them Madame Carlotta and Mr. Karl Hirth, President of the Meat Packing Corporation of Chicago. Here comes District Attorney Archie Boisvert, looking rather doubtful as Jockey Emile Van Der Eecken tells just how he won the Kentucky Derby on an old nag that wasn't fit to pull a hack. No wonder Archie looks doubtful. I just caught a glimpse of sculptress Lorraine de Grandmaison, whose statue, The Wisher, has been acclaimed by art critics as a world masterpiece, dancing with Wall Street broker, Donald Ladouceur. As the second dance starts, I see Mrs. John Kazanowski, nee Mildred Kapela, who, with her husband, has de- veloped a seedless watermelon, and Mr. Robert Ace Johnson, big league baseball player. To the left of them is Ensign Horace Millette of the United States Navy, and Miss Dorothy Stearns, campaign leader for the first woman ever to run for the presidency of the United States. Up here near the microphone Edward Ringenwald, war correspondent, gives last-minute information about affairs in Europe to an interested group of listeners, among them being Miss Charlotte Leahy, social worker, Mr. Henry Zankowski, New York playboy, Mr. Ralph Keefe, Broadway actor, Miss Pauline Driscoll, renowned magazine and book illustrator, and Doris Jache, woman evan- gelist, who will give a sermon tomorrow before the members of the 1941B class of Manchester High School West leave for their homes in all parts of the United States. And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will return you to Wilbur Scratch- more. Thank you, Gerald, and I just want to say be- fore signing off that this has truly been a history- making event, and I hope that I may again be able to bring you news of these celebrities whom I have met tonight. . THESAURUS Nwwiww Qfffgkkxx eq 1 . f 65 , f C' gt Z Nw X1 S-a W' f K Al ' 'ff-,gi f W 994 'W - Na! sei? j 4+ X -J GRADUATES 4' .x n C fg jd' rg f I Sn gd- I A :if Who's H1e gfeecl Armen 'Hua' C,hlY3CS B -We 311134 3+ H-e eyvx 9+ 'YLQ Second? ll ' I '1 V 2 v Z 1 X I 5 1 ' 4' ' N' A A L AV. 24 THESAURUS CNJRl DOKSCDF1H1EDAObUHi TITLE SETTING Lillian Auger Notre Dame Hospital Arlene Becker Room 24 Charlotte Buecher Durham campus Lorraine de Grandmaisonjutras Post Pauline Driscoll Doris Jache Mildred Kapela Viola Karagianis Charlotte Leahy Dorothy Stearns Elaine Poehlman Eleanor Werner Pauline Volkman jane Vogel Lawrence Annis Ralph Bergeron Godfrey Blombach Archie Boisvert Robert Bulcock Thesaurus office Rollaway Polish American C Class Meetings Public Service Goffstown Hudson Hollow Fashion shows Dentist's ottice Bradford's Studio The stage Kelley St. Scalpy's camp lub Catholic Youth Club Keene Normal FAVORITE CHARACTER THEME Mr. Shea Dancing Side-kick Leahy Honor Roll Scotty Murray Clothes Julien ? jitterbugging Lady, her dog Painting Sonja Henie Rollerskating Johnny ? Bowling Mr. Allen Speed talking Mrs. Tom Thumb Blaine St. crowd Miss Libby Being friendly Billy H. skiing Ray F Glamour Lew Ayres Pulling teeth Nelson Eddy Singing Shakespeare Politics Tarzan Hunting Stalin Clowning Little Renald Hockey Eleanor S. Violin CLIMAX Marries rich patient Undertaker's assistant Keeper of cats President of Jutras Post Editor of Vogue Ice-breaker Queen of the ten-pins Renowned will writer Six feet tall Posture teacher Star in Olympics Hollywood designer President of Church Choir Prima donna Secretary to F. D. R. Blond-curly hair Stand-in for Joe E. Brown Pressman for Leader Rubinoff II THESAURUS 25 TITLE George Giotas Williani Heckmann Karl Hirth Earle Jenkins Robert Johnson Ralph Keefe Donald Ladouceur Renald La Rochelle Guy Maheu Donald Morin Horace Millette Edward Pellerin jasper Pidgeon Edward Ringenwald Charles Rogier Gerald Stetson Vincent Spring john Tjampiris Emile Van Der Eecken Henry Zankowski OUR BOOKS OF TI-IE MONTH-Continued SETTING Football field A. K. U. V. Foster Beef Country Club Golf Course Bedford Hollywood Cocoanut Grove Catholic Youth Club Manchester Airport Economics class His farm Kane's Store Cartier St. Lighthouse Station Douglas St. WFEA Granite Theater Rollaway Gymnasium State Armory FAVORITE CHARACTER Knute Rockne Elaine ? Henry Morgenthau, Ir. Bobby Jones Stephen Fetchitt Mickey Rooney Gene Krupa Friend Archie Lindbergh Hugh Herbert Girls in General Fred Astaire Patrick Henry Artie Shaw Eleanor Roosevelt Lowell Thomas School mike Dizzy Dean Miss Dwyer General Pershing TI-I EME Touchdowns Aviation Butchering F reckles Alibis His gang Rhythm Grinning Airplanes M Arguing Driving Salesmanship Blushing Swing records Accordian Announcing Ushering Ball games Cartooning joking CLIMAX Pigskin manufacturer Night club proprietor Treasurer of bank Vice Pres. Caddy Club Sheriff of Bedford Screen test Director of Rockettes Tax collector Test pilot Famous debater Tralhc cop Chain store owner Public speaker Cap and Gown distributer Midget in side-show Foreign news commentator M. G. M. stage manager Red Sox's manager Soap-box orator. Major in 172nd Prepared by CHARI.oTrE BUECHICR 26 TIIESAURUS DO YOU KNOW YOUR CLASSMATES? l II1 l11'111N ll11' 1111N u11111l1'11 l. .X l11111 111' l11 ,Xl H1155 1111111 11.11111' 111 11 11-13 l:1111 11'I111. 11111111- K 111. l11'1'l1l 94, ll1 111111 .1::11'1-1l 111 I',11ul1Nl1. 'l. l'l11- 1111I mlm 1'1'i1'1l 111 n1.11l11.1111111, Il X 11111111 ,111111111111'1-1, l'. .X 111xx1'111111-1' 111 541111-111l11-1. ll. 'l'11:1Nl1111Nl1'1-W :1l 11111 l1111111111l. li 'l'l11 ull xx1Il1 ll11- N11:11'lXl111g l11'11w11 1-yu, l'1. S11141ll1'X! 1111l 111 ll11- 1'l.1v, JH. 'l'l11- ll1'.111 l11111111111l 111' ll11' flilw. JI. N111 llwly I..1111,111'. ll lllx 11.11111' lx .1lN11 1l11' 11:11111- 'll' :1 llllll. ,'1. 1'111':111l411v1 ul llvv I'1.1f111' S1111.11l. 311, lLl:1w 1-:11lx l1111l. JT. 1'l.1M .X1l111111 .lik Slvm' 1.11111' 111 11N 1111111 421111-111xx11, .l'. llvx 111-I 11111111 l1:1- ll1111- 11111wn'11Ii1' x11xx1lN, .N Slln wux xxl1.1l Nlu' ll1111lxX. l l , l-1l111111111l111'l 111 II11- ll11,11111111.1, l. 51111111 l:111 111 11111'1'l:1M. 1 .l. -I 11 Ill I3 Il I5 I1. lf 18 11 ll .W 11, .ll lim 1XX'X U111' l1l:11-Lfl1:11l'1-ul l1111Il1:1ll ln-111. llnw 11111x11'1:111, II1' l1:1N :1 11111111 up 1l11- 1111-12 llm 11:11111' :1111l ilu- 11111111 111 41 1l11111 111 l1111111111y111N l'1-rlxx l1:11l ln-y. llls l:1NI 11.11111' N1111111lN lllw 1111111 11111 .Xllvr wIl1I1'1' 1'11l111'N II1- l111x 11l1-1111 111 r1'11'l1l1'N. Small :1111l 1'1111111':1l. l'11-vl .XNI:111'1- 111 11111' 1l:1-N. l lw 11tl111' 1'111':1111.1111, Flu- vnu :1l xl-x1'1:1l .1 x1'111l1l1w. lln-1' l:1-I 11:11111- 1111-:mx ull llll' lui: 5111111 1I1-l11x1- llmu' xx:1x11, II11- IL111111. II1- 111111 R1-11:1l1l .111f 11.1lN. lI11u:11'1l - lu l1'1-11111. ll1 lx 11111v1u1llx 111111111-1l. ln- l.11,11.xx .XV 11 l4lIl l15 l'Xl'I II111111 THESAURUS TO MY CLASSMATES By LORRAINE DE GRANDMAISON Dear Class, as we depart today, To sail across the blue, Recalling many happy days Here's what I'll say to you. To Vi, I wish her all the luck In keeping ofiice books. You know I've never been a wiz, At numbers, points, or hooks. Ralph Keefe has been acknowledged By girls as a dashing knight. He also attains highest ranksg We hope he'll reach the height. Donald is a quiet lad But silence is not wrong. He has ambition to succeed And that he won't prolong. Now, Becky, you have all you need To carry on in years. In shorthand you knew all there was And teachers shed no tears. Renald was not with us When first we started in. He can be called an asset To all the boys who know him. Guy Maheu is a quiet lad In and out of class. He always worked and carried on Until he'd done the task. Donald Morin is a classmate, One that I know well. He's been in all my classes Ever since time can tell. Eleanor was our fashion girl, Her models were the best. I know that in the years to come She'1l fill our hearts with zest. Edward is a dancer, To music he responds. A musical lad he's always beeng His heart is filled with song. Jasper sauntered into class And sat down in his place. He never worried unless he had To win an urgent race. Vincent was a manager Of all assemblies planned. He also had a stage crew, The finest in the land. Oh, Charlotte, you're a little girl, Who carried on so well. Already you have met your fate, And that is mighty swell. Charlie was admired For his friendship tried and true. His classmates always looked for him When there were things to do. There's also Edward Ringenwald, A fine boy you can bet. He's liked by all in classes And all whom he has met. And Pauline, you were mighty fine In friendship, love, and will. You deserve the best there is. We know you'll many arts fulfill. Emile is a little boyg The gym team prized him, too. In class he always did his work, or He wouldn't be here, would you? Elaine is one who carried on In studies quite sublime. She is a fine and quiet girl And cheery all the time. There's Mildred whom I do admire, Her friendship's strong and true. She's one you can depend upong Her kind are very few. Lawrence was our Shakespeare fan, In poetry he excelled. I can't say that I like his taste But he did very well. THESAURUS Johnny is our golden boy, Just ask the girls, they know. He has a smile they can't resist Wherever he does go. Our President is one to love, To cherish and admire. Such a girl will carry on With every firm desire. Gerald has ambition In radio to succeed. I wish him all the best there is And hope that's all he'll need. Earle Wants to be a printer As soon as he gets out. That's one good trade that boys should all Be proud to know about. Lillian, I know very well, In nursing you'll achieve. Your understanding, loyal heart Will many cares relieve. Archie has been with us now For just a half a term. The boys and he have carried on In friendships strong and firm. There's Butch I'd like to mention hereg You know her fiery hair. She's friendly, smart, and most sincereg I'd know her anywhere. Godfrey was our scholar, A popular one, you know. He aims to travel 'round the worldg That'll keep him on the go. I met Dot not so long ago. She wears a sparkling smile. The good work done through all her course To her will prove worthwhile. Robert loves his music And praise he's often known, For when he plays his violin, It has a mellow tone. George is our famous football star And captain of the team. You ought to see that fellow dance- The jitterbug, I mean. Jane is our singing opera star. She'll make the goal someday. She's fine and friendly all the time- I hope she stays that Way. Robert Johnson's done his share In playing in our games. He has had recognition In person and in name. William is a sportsman With many things to do. Whenever he gets lonesome, He tries out something new. Doris Jache, I must say too, Although she entered late, Has added to our class some good In challenge for debate. Horace believes in action. He's busy every minute. Always serving with success, For him there is no limit. Ralph Bergeron has hobbies manyg He's always in the running Part of the time he catches fish, And sometimes goes a-hunting. Karl is a happy fellow And popular as a star. We wish him success in his chosen field As a jolly U. S. tar. Henry is the last I'll try To write a poem about, But not the least when at the games For him we'd cheer and shout! Now, Class, I've really finished My stanzas for you all. I hope you'll all succeed in life, So at Waterloo don't fall. LORRAINE DE GRANDMAISON THESAURUS 29 MID-YEAR BOUQUET I have always imagined that characteristics of people and those of flowers are closely allied. Therefore, the idea of trying to combine an out- standing characteristic with a ilower that seems suitable to that characteristic for each girl in the class appealed to me. Lillian Auger ....... . . . . Thoughtful Pansy Arlene Becker .............. Gentle H eliotrope Charlotte Buecher ......... Sunny Golden Glow Lorraine de Grandmaison, Cheery Morning Glory Donald Ladouceur stopped eating ice cream during study periods? Renald Larochelle didn't start an argument? Charlotte Leahy Hunked a subject? Guy Maheu became a jitterbug? Horace Millette was not attracted by the girls? Donald Morin took his books home? - Edward Pellerin stopped being a playboy? Jasper Pidgeon did not blush? Elaine Poehlman were a blonde? Edward Ringenwald got excited? Charles Rogier controlled his temper? Pauline Driscoll Mildred Kapela . Viola Karagianis Charlotte Leahy Elaine Poehlman Dorothy Stearns Jane Vogel ..... Pauline Volkman . . Noble Camellia . Jaunty Marig-old Doris J ache ................. . . . . . Delicate Lily of the Valley . . . . . . Mischievous Mignonette Sweet, Shy Violet . . . . . . . Pert, Black-Eyed Susan . . . . . . . . Friendly Geranium . . . . . . . . . . Charming Blue Bell Quaint and Beloved Forget-M-e-N ot Eleanor Werner ............ Stately Calla Lilly ARLENE BECKER WHAT WOULD. HAPPEN IF- Lawrence Annis forgot to mention his dramatic ability ? Lillian Auger developed a loud, harsh voice? Arlene Becker stopped giggling? Ralph Bergeron forgot to do his economics? Godfrey Blombach did not appear annually with a new hair style? Archie Boisvert were not so quiet in class? Charlotte Buecher did not have red hair? Robert Bulcock had not learned to play his violin? Lorraine de Grandmaison stopped smiling? Pauline Driscoll got a fish card? George Giotas became President of the United States ? William Heckmann came to school five minutes early ? Karl Hirth stopped admiring the fairer sex? Doris J ache grew to be six feet tall? Earle Jenkins agreed with Mr. Allen? Robert Johnson didn't spend his time in Bed- ford? Mildred Kapela didn't talk about Johnnie ? Viola Karagianis talked with a southern drawl? Ralph Keefe did not have detention? WILLIAM HECKMANN SOLUTION TO PUZZLE fPage 261 ACROSS DOWN 1. Rogier 1. Ringenwald 4. Heckmann 2. Giotas 8. Tjampiris 3. Bulcock 9. Becker 4- Hirth 11. Stetson 5- Kapela 12. Jache 6. LaRochelle 14. Volkman 7- M01'iH 15. Poehlman 10- Spfilfg 19' Leahy galhklggr Eecken 20- Keefe 15. Pellerin 21- Werner 16. Millette 24. PldgCOI1 17. Vogel 25- Buecher 18. de Grandmaison 26- Maheu 22. Ladouceur 27. Zankowski 23. Blombach 30- Stearns 28. Boisvert 32- Bergeron 29. Johnson 33. Karagianis 31, Annis 34. Driscoll CORRECTION The advertising staff wishes to correct a statement made in the previous issue of the Thesaurus under the advertisement of the NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE.-The statement should have read: 10070 of our JUNE' graduates have been placed and are now Working, etc. 30 THESAURUS 2aJz,ew.eZZ The valedictorian's closing line, The music playing Auld Lang Sync, Then down the aisle in blue and white, Eyes shining with a new delight, With gaze ahead and heads held high Our graduates from West Side High Pass out from neath 1tS portals wide To find success in life s swift tide RUTH MASER 42A I- Ill -- -I lll 11 -- Ill SI I- Ill HS II Ill S1 HI Ill HC -I Ill HI -- Ill HS -- Ill SI -- Ill HS -- Ill -- -- Ill -- -- Ill II -- Ill II I- lll II IS Ill C1 -- Ill II -- Ill I- -- Ill II -- Ill C1 -- Ill SI -- Ill S1 I- Ill 11 -I Ill SI -- Ill Ill Ill Ill -B Ill Ill III Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill :: :: :: , , :: -- . . 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His reddish brown hair was sleek, and at times, when the sea breeze nestled around him, thick ringlets replaced his smooth fur. You see, Chris was born practically within the white-tipped waves and felt yellow sand between his toes before he could see. Al- though only a tiny puppy, he had already learned to love the sound of the green water pounding on the white shore and the smell of the salt in the air. It was great to be alive! There were little children always around to play with, and the little puppies were great pals. How he hated it when he had to abandon his romps in the sea and sand. Sometimes he had to do this because people often came to stare at him and his brothers and sisters. It was hard to understand, this looking at him and the others, picking them up, weighing them, talking about papers, and feeling of their ears. He didn't like it, and he was beginning to get lonesome. He was getting lonesome because instead of seven animals, now there were only three. Then to his dismay came a loud-speaking lady and man and two rough-looking children. After surveying the pups for a few minutes, Chris's keeper picked him up along with another dog. This was going to be fun! He was over- joyed because he wasn't going to have to stay in the cage. He could play all day on the sand. But, strangely, he was deposited inside the fence again after hearing arguments about that pink spot on his nose and pedigrees Suddenly, he was left alone, whimpering and afraid. When the keeper came back empty-handed, he spoke to Chris sharply and kicked him in the hind quarters. The dog lay on the board iioor and softly whined himself to sleep. In the morning he felt cool, refreshed, and happy. But when he noticed the keeper, a small growl escaped his throat. He remembered the night before. When his food was put before him, he tipped the dish with his paw and ran out onto the beach. All of a sudden escape and freedom looked inviting. With a last sniff of cool, salty dampness he dug his toes into the sand and raced over the rocks, past people and white cottages, A,A.A,A,A,A ,A,A,A,A A,A,A A,A,A A,A,A,A,A,A, ,A P I , 0 ' FL and out of sight of the ocean. He ran through woods and main highways. Eventually he be- came exhausted and slumped to the ground. With his heart beating furiously, then subsiding, he slumbered. When he awoke, he was tired and hungry and didn't know where he was. Though his legs were not the strongest, he walked a bit, sometimes galloped. Days passed, and after all the walking the setter did, he becameiweak and ill. Chris roamed and roamed around in circles and late that evening came to a dimly lit gray cottage near a large wharf, completely exhausted, and dropped onto the stone step. All night he lay there. In the morning, before the sun was up, an old captain opened his door and beheld the heap of dog. Surprised, he lifted the setter in his arms and brought him into the house. Opening his eyes, Chris looked up at the Captain, and as the Captain said, Good boy, ye'll be fine in a few hours. Good, good boy, we know where ye belong, ye'll have fine fishing with me and catching birds, yes, sir, Chris discovered he did know where he belonged, and closed his eyes for a much needed rest. VIRGINIA CLARK, '41A MINUTE EVOLUTION April 9 Dear Diary, I had just come in from the outdoors feeling wonderfully buoyant, as the wind had whipped my body 'til the blood had circulated even to the tips of my toes, when I caught sight of Mrs. Pelican rustling toward me from the direction of my mother's bridge party. Dear, I'm happy to see you, she gushed, for I have something very thrilling to tell you. I've heard of your club dance, and as Herbert, you know my nephew, dear, is coming to visit me, I wish you would be so kind as to take him under your wing a little. You know, the dance and everything? She began to look a little like a cat and I could almost see her claws. I stood there overwhelmed when she left me, and as in all moments of dis- tress clear, concise thoughts ran through my mind. She knew as well as anyone that I should 36 THESAURUS go with Smudgy. Oh, diary, I feel so empty, like a vacuum. April 10 Diary: Herbert hasn't come as yet, and tomorrow is the day. Smudgy walked home from school with me. 1t's a funny thing, when you look at Smudgy's face, you can actually see his thoughts. Allowing much of the blame to fall upon Mrs. Pelican, I told him just about where I stood. April 11 Dear Diary: Herbert fthat person is the most disliked and important thing in my mindj still hasn't pre- sented his charming self g therefore, I was feeling quite elated 'til I heard that Elsie Brooks had in- vited Smudgy. Tonight the dance floor will look like a flower garden with a wind hurrying through it and I won't be there. P April 12 Oh, Diary! Today I am a woman and I mean WOMAN. What else could I be after all that has happened? Herbert came in a tux! I almost liked him until he said, Oh, this is the little guardian angel. I feel quite flattered to know that youth will accept my old age. Right then I decided he was too conceited. We arrived at the dance early, as I had to stand in the receiving line. The room, with the dancers in vari-colored clothing, looked alive and merry. When Herbert and I started to dance, he drawled, Really, these high school dances are so crowded, can't we get a little air? Now, I decided, he was positively revolting and very reluctantly went with him. This was his cue to air his views on Women, I soon found. Don't you think a woman should know some- thing about baseball, football, and all that a man is interested in ? he asked. Really, I retorted, a woman has the right to do anything or be interested in whatever she likes, whether it be mechanics or just being a lady. Oh, really, he answered in an amused tone, I suppose you, in all your wisdom, will be able to tell me about love. I was in the act of airing my views about love being an illusion, self-hypnotism, and such, when Smudgy came for a dance. Why ain'tcha dancin', or do your corns hurt? he squealed in my ear as he whirled me about in an intricate dance step. That is when I realized that I no longer had to stand this. Back to Her- bert I went. He was a gentleman. Probably two hours earlier f'a good egg. We had such an interesting conversation after that, dear diary, and there's so much reading I have to do to catch up ever with Herbert! RUTH MOLLER, '41A THE NEW PROFESSOR Mid-d-d-ville! Mid-d-d-ville! bellowed the portly conductor, as the puffing train began to slow down for that small but very necessary stop. To Alexander Crane it was very necessary indeed. Alexander started to collect his luggage, thinking at the same time how wonderful life in general was. A responsible position like this for a man as young as he was wonderful indeed. Just think, he was the new-here his thoughts ended abruptly, for the motion of the train had done the same thing. Alex stumbled off the train into a new life. He perceived a mouse-like man bustling up to him. I am John Cooke, the sociology professor here at Midville College, and you are the new chem- istry teacher. I was sent here to welcome you. Where are your bags? All this had been said in machine-gun fashion, as if it had been memo- rized. I-er, began'Alex. Never mind, never mind. Just tell me where your bags are, snapped the little man with an air of great impatience. Alex, quite taken aback, pointed them out, and dutifully followed his new found friend. He was conducted to a station wagon, into which they climbed and were promptly whisked away. The little man's attitude soon changed and he became quite friendly and conversational. I suppose you know that We have a new dean who has not yet arrived here at Midville College, declared the now jovial Mr. Cooke. I heard something of it, admitted Alex. Yes, I hear he is truly an old fogey, terribly hard to get along with, and a veritable old crank, continued Cooke. You don't say, replied Alex with a touch of sarcasm in his voice. Cooke looked at him sharply but went on, Yes, they say he's totally inexperienced, and doesn't know anything about his job. A short time after these enlightening words THESAURUS 37 they drew up at the professors' dormitory. Alex met many of the other bachelor professors: Hendricks, who taught history 5 Brown, professor of advanced math, Taylor, the physics professor. That night they gathered in Brown's room to welcome the new professor. Alex learned that most of the men were of the same mind as Cooke in reference to the new dean. Many remarks were made that Alex decided he would remember for future use. The next morning he made his way to the dean's office. After speaking with the secretary, he was ushered into the private oflice. A few minutes later the rest of the professors were ushered into the same sacred ofiice. They all took seats with quiet dignityg most of them spoke to Alex, bidding him good morning. After a half hour of waiting, the professors were visibly be- coming uneasy. Another half hour passed before J. B. Bordman, of the Executive Board of the College, made his appearance and said to the assembled body, Gentlemen, I wish to present to you the new dean. Alex rose to his full height and declared in his best oratorical voice, Good morning, gentle- men. DAVID MERRILL, '41A A WINTER NIGHT Over the countryside lay a soft blanket of new snow. It was a cold, frosty night, but calm and peaceful. Icicles hung from the eaves of little white New England farmhouses nestled in moon- lit glades, and if one fell, it would make a musical tinkle like a fairy bell which would echo over the hill into the still night. This and the whispering of the wind were the only sounds to be heard. The moon was almost full and shone like a sil- ver mirror reflecting the light of a million candles. Little clouds occasionally went across its shining face. One could imagine they were ileecy white sheep rushing over the broad field of the sky. Everything cast shadows on the smooth surface of the snow which was only broken where a gen- tle deer had scampered across it. The tall, black pines stood like sentinels at at- tention against the twinkling star-jewels. No jeweler in all the world could have a collection of gems more beautiful than this assortment of blazing diamonds, rubies, and sapphires on the celestial velvet. Vega was already low in the West and Orion was climbing slowly up the steep sky to attain a high place on the meridian. I shall never forget that night because it re- minded me of the age-old words, Peace on Earth. LOUISE SUNDHOLM, '44A WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES Jane stretched and yawned and rubbed her tired eyes. Glancing out of the window, she saw the birds perched on her windowsill tweeting merrily. This was one of those mornings when it feels grand to be alive. Jane, are you up yet? Yes, Mother, I'm coming, she replied sleepily. Today is Wednesday, my seventeenth birth- day! she cried, now fully awake. I wonder what Mother and Dad have bought for me ? After dressing very hurriedly, she ran down- stairs and into the kitchen. Mother, do you know what day it is ? Why, certainly, Jane. It's Wednesday. And what else ? Oh, yes, I nearly forgot. Tonight I'm having my bridge club here. Will you take this list to the grocer's and tell him to deliver these goods this morning? Yes, Mother, she replied, scarcely hearing what was said. So Mother has forgotten, Jane said to her- self. Mother, where is Dad? He had to leave early today to attend to some business at the office. Oh, she said sadly. Well, she thought, maybe I am too old to think about birthdays. Still- Jane! I ! Her thoughts were interrupted by the shrill voice of Florence, her school chum. I wonder if the girls at school remembered, she thought momentarily. But I doubt it, she murmured and shrugged her shoulders. If my parents didn't think of it, why should anyone else? A short time after arriving at school, Jane discovered that they, too, had forgotten. After spending a day later termed as one of the most depressing in her life, she retired early, making several excuses to the guests. Jane cried softly for what seemed to be an hour and then fell into a peaceful slumber. She awoke the next morning with the thoughts of the pre- vious day on her mind. Jane, will you please hurry downstairs? 38 THESAURUS Yes, Mother, coming. Just as she was descending the stairs, she heard voices singing Happy Birthday to You. There at the bottom of the staircase were Mother, Dad, and Florence all holding parcels. Looking quickly at the calendar, Jane saw to her dismay that that day, not the previous, was the twenty- first. Her face turned vermillion. At school everyone wished her a happy birthday. Today it is grand to be alive, she thought. That evening at her birthday party, she re- lated to the group what had happened. They all thought it very amusing. Well, even a senior can make a mistake, she murmured half aloud. LUCILLE KELLEY, '41A GRADUATION EVE My gown is ready, my hair is waved, my nails have just been manicured, and a new pair of the very sheerest stockings are tucked in my drawer. Oh, how scared I am! In twenty-four hours I'll be a member of the alumni instead of the student body. Will you feel this way? Or will you ask, What have I accomplished during my four years at West High? Have you belonged to the Players, the Glee Club, Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Scarab Club, or been a member of the orchestra? Would you really consider membership in these an accom- plishment? Have you made the honor roll for four years or have you worked hard to bring your general average from seventy in your fresh- man year to an eighty-seven in your senior? Are you proud of your record or are you a little ashamed and realize now, how you should have taken Mother's and Dad's advice and done your homework instead of going to see Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy the night before a history, geography, chemistry, or algebra test? Were you guilty of waiting until the night before some English project or history book report was due before even looking at the book? I think most of us can remember one such incident. Have you ever experienced that sinking sensation when you can't get anyone to read over Dickens' Christmas Carol with you before class, when you went skat- ing the night before instead of preparing it, and you are positive Miss Bryant will call on you be- cause you haven't recited for a couple of days? Will you think these things on the eve of your graduation? I think notg perhaps a month or even a year afterwards, but certainly not the day before. You might feel a little tinge of jealousy or envy creep up when you see some classmate get an award which you know might easily have been yours if you had worked. You'll be jubilant and agree with a few of your classmates tout- wardly at leastj that you're glad it's all over and you're released at last. You may even cry a little and still be hoarse from the singout on Class Day, but you'll .be thinking of only two things, getting that diploma and being sorry it's all over with. RETA TROMBLEY, '41A THE CHASE An unmarred blanket enveloped the cabin that breathed forth a slender, silky strand of smoke. Soon, a man, clad in warm homespun, appeared at the door, studying the snow. Skillfully he donned snowshoes and seized an unwieldy but accurate muzzle loader that was freshly primed and shotted. At the edge of the clearing where the cornfleld had stood, he located a fresh trail. A low chuckle escaped into the frosty air. The buck had been rash enough to feed in the dooryard but an hour -before. So the chase was on. The mechanical rhythm of his plunging produced unmatched speed. The seemingly clumsy webs sped over the snow like low-flying wings. The steady clackl clack! was music that urged him on to greater heights. The buck, in prime physical fitness, also pos- sessed an unfaltering stride that carried him a full rod at a leap, but the deep powdery snow impeded his progress and wearied his mighty thews. His laboring breath swirled out in misty clouds. A strange, panicky look entered his eyes and those strength-giving stops beneath the friendly boughs of the hemlocks became more frequent. Then the gallant but worn buck lin- gered too long at rest. The advancing hunter, himself near exhaustion, with one well-aimed shot, conquered. ROBERT DILLON, '41A FAREWELL Farewell, Classmates, staunch and true, Farewell, schoolbooks, old and new, Farewell, classrooms, filled with cheer, But Au revoir, my teachers dear. MADELEINE RATTE, '44A THESAURUS 39 YOU'LL SEE HIM SOON He stood erect and motionless. A pipe rested comfortably in his mouth, and a battered hat was set on his head at a reckless angle. His eyes 5 'Z I I I ' ? du U Ck l were charcoal, his eyebrows black and bushy, his head round and smooth, and his arms and legs short and fat. A heavily set man he was, with a bulging stomach that no one minded because of his ever-ready smile and pleasing disposition. All his life that smile lurked at the corners of his mouth, and not once was he seen angry. Be- ing the only one of his kind around, Hattering attention was his. All too soon he started to lose weight and wasted away. Gone was the friendly snowman. LILLIAN AUGER, '41B THE FIRST TIME Ginger had a worried look on her face. She was hot and cold at the same time, and she had chills running up and down her back. What if something happened ? she thought. Others have done it, and many of them have been suc- cessful. In fact, most of them have been success- ful. Some people, though, have been killed. Yes, only last week I read of two boys that were killed. The paper said, 'Killed in action.' How awful it sounded. I will do it. I'll count three and then I'll do it. I had better hurry or I shall lose all courage. One-maybe if I shut my eyes, it won't seem so bad. I guess I had better start counting again. I'll start fast so that I won't get jittery. One, two, three. Here I go. Oh! Everything is going so fast. As she neared the finish, a smile appeared on her face and the worried look disappeared. I am slowing up. I shall land safely, exclaimed Ginger. Why, skiing isn't so hard after all. I think it's fascinating. MARCELINE CONWAY, '41A SO SURE Happily humming to herself, Ruth thought- lessly walked into her school chum's house. She had forgotten that her friend was ill, so happy she was in her own reveries, for hadn't Karl asked her to his senior reception two weeks from today? At any rate she just had to tell Jane and ask her advice as to the color for her new evening frock. What harm would there be? Any- how, she'd only stay five or ten minutes. They finally decided that a delicate blue would be most becoming. Ruth collected her school books and left her friend saying, Well, you'l1 be back in circulation again in another week or so. Don't forget to come over and see the new dress. Keep your chin up. Bye. Breathlessly she entered her own home. Say, Mom, she sang out, as soon as she had disposed of her coat and schoolbooks, can we shop for my dress this afternoon? Jane and I decided that a blue gown would be best. Who decided? Jane and I. Jane? When? This afternoon? Don't you know that Jane has the - I know, Mother, but I forgot, that is, I re- membered after I was already in her house. Be- sides I won't get them. Gosh, Mom, I'm as healthy as they come! That doesn't make any difference. You're just as apt to get them as anyone else, repri- manded Mrs. Joyce. You should have remem- bered. But we'll go shopping tomorrow. I'll meet you at school. The next evening Ruth modeled her gown be- fore her father's admiring eyes. Perfectly- ah-stunning, my dear. You'll be the belle of the ball, indeed! There was no doubt about it. She was a lovely picture. The blue gown, which matched her eyes and emphasized her golden-brown tinted skin, hung in soft folds about her slim body. Her curly, copper-colored hair blended with the hue of the frock. The days flew swiftly for Ruth. The dance was on a Friday night, and Thursday night, in spite of an aching jaw, Ruth went happily to bed. But in the morning of the eventful day she awoke, only to discover that her aching jaw had prac- tically increased its size threefold. Remember- ing the day she had visited Jane, she knew she had-yes, in spite of her thinking that she hadn't been near Jane long enough and that she had a healthy constitution, she did have-the mumps. JESSIE CURRIE, '41A 40 THESAURUS WINTER WONDERLAND Glittering white flakes from the skies are a-falling, Covering the earth with a blanket of snow. Happy young voices from the hillsides are calling, Sleighbells are ringing in the valley below. Nightfall is come and the bright lights enticing Draw one and all to the Christmas trees' glow. Everyone joins in the happy rejoicing, Hurrying, scurrying, hither and fro. WILLIAM CLEAR., '43A AN ABANDONED SKATING RINK The jubilant voices of the last few straggling skaters died off into the woods surrounding the skating rink, which a short time ago had been crowded with joyous, young people. The fire, which had previously been raging with all the splendor of warmth a fire of its kind could give, was now a mass of smouldering embers. The luminous moon, in all its magnificence, rose above the mirror-like ice, as if to watch over the re- mains of the skating party. The spectral trees stood straight and were unruffied in the quiet of the winter night. Not a sound was to be heard anywhere in the darkness. All was hushed. PHYLLIS SIMoN, '44A P LEAGUE OF NATIONS Did you skiers ever realize that however casual a costume you have for that sport it probably took designs from ten different countries to assemble it? If you possess a visor cap with ear muffs, it was probably designed in Norway. Your cable stitch sweater was made in Austria. Your parka Inay have been woven in North Carolina, cut in Minnesota, and sold in New York, but its wind- proof, water-repellent qualities were first tested by trappers and sled runners in Alaska. Ski trousers were first made in Scandinavia and England and the now popular instructor trou- sers originated in the Alberg Mountains. From the Tyrol came your short-fitted, gaily-colored jackets sporting embroidered Howers. Scotland provided tartans for plaid flannel shirts. Switzer- land conceived the idea of popcorn sweaters and some leather suspenders and printed kerchiefs. Argentina or Brazil supplied the leather. Wool came from Wales and Canada. And what could possibly be more American than the zipper? So, strange to say, you are literally a walking League of Nations. RAMONA SEIFERT, '42A SOLVING THE PROBLEM Bruce Jameson was sitting, his feet over the arms of a large chair, reading The Man Without at Country. The telephone had rung about five or six times before he made an effort to answer it. Hello! Bruce speaking. This is Mr. Shultz. I want you to come down to the store right away. The police want to ques- tion you. The police wanted to question him! What had he done? He worked at Mr. Shultz's store after school and had always gotten along fine with him. Bruce took out his Model A Ford, which he had bought with the money he earned, and drove to the store. As soon as Bruce entered, two tall, large police- men, one in uniform, came up to him. Is this your key holder? asked the one in plain clothes. Why, yes, it's mine, but why do you want to know ? questioned Bruce, a little scared. The man in uniform stepped forward and re- plied, Someone stole forty-five dollars out of Mr. Shultz's overcoat, and we found this key holder near the coat. But Mr. Shultz, replied Bruce, you don't be- lieve I had anything to do with it, do you ? Q Continued on page 421 THESAURUS AAA AAAAAA,A A,A A,A,A A,A,A A-A,AA ,,,,v, , , ,,,, , , I V -'-Cw+w'wvwvwvvvvvvvv vwvv .0-eficlf .,, , , ,AA,A,A AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.A,A.A,A, ,AAA,A, .,. ...., . .. A, ,A,AAAA, , ,V- ---vwvvCwwwwwwwwvwvvvvvvvvvvvvviv vv vv vv vc, A HUNTING I looked! A bear! I stood! The gun I had was not much good. I brought it up and squeezed the trigger As all the time the bear got -bigger. BURT BROADHEAD, '43A THE CAT'S TAIL Some think this tail is part of meg That cannot be. I know it follows me about, And in and out. But when I jump for it in play It whisks away. And how I have to twist and bend To grab its end! It waves about me, proud and slow, As forth I go. And curls about me when I sleep. And when I leap, Or hunt, or sit upon the chair, It's always there. It loves me, and, I must admit, I'm mighty proud of it. JAMES ACKERMAN, '43A COMING OF WINTER The wind swirls fast across the snow And everything is bleak, The deer are running to and fro, A place of warmth to seek. Tall trees stand out against the sky, Their branches bare and cold. Hardly a bird will now Hy by. King Winter now has hold. The farmer in his house will stay, For there 'tis nice and warm. Away from home he will not stray 'Cause winter's taking form. WENDELL HARDY, '42B THE TREE As I was gliding on with glee, I saw a picture of a tree, With outspread wings as if to fly And groomed with snow puffs from the sky. DOROTHY COLBY, '44A SNOW Soft and fluffy the snow falls to earth, Leaving its home from above. Crystally white it comes down in a blur To cover the land that we love. Slowly and lightly it plays on the street, Forming a blanket of white. Soon it is crushed by heavy, black feet And left in the stillness of night. LORRAINE MELLON, '41A SNOWFLAKES' PRANKS A tiny, little snowflake Came dancing from the sky, It looked at me a minute Then fell into my eye! Another starry snowflake Was travelling from the rear, Without a word of warning It fell into my ear! They feel like little children Upon a wintry day, So full of fun and frolic With prankish tricks to play. HELEN CHRUSZ, '43A WINTER FUN All children like to ski and skate, And many like to slide, And when the snow comes falling down, On sleighs they love to ride. And as they skim o'er hill and dale, They like to shout and sing, Their songs are very merry ones, That through the clear air ring. FREDERICK KoCH, '44A ANOTHER EQUAL Another mark, Another term, Another room, Another teacher, Another subject, Another book, Equal another year Nearer to graduation. DOROTHY MooNEY, '43B 41 42 THESAURUS SOLVING THE PROBLEM fContinued from page 401 I don't know what to believe, but I'm sure everything will come out all right, answered the short, stout man. The police took the young defendant to the police station, but could get nothing to prove it was he who had committed the crime. We'll let you go now, but you will have to go to court a week from today, in the meantime, we'll do our best to solve the crime, said the officer. Bruce went out of the police station, wondering who had framed him. He would go and see Bill, his best friend, and together they would try to solve the crime. Now, Bruce, can't you remember where you left your key case? asked Bill. No, I can't seem to-Wait! I remember now. 1 left it in my desk in school. All we have to do is to see who sits at my desk each period and we'll get the thief-maybe, exclaimed Bruce. After Bruce and Bill had inquired as to who sat at the desk, they found that there were two boys and all the rest were girls. Eliminating the girls, this left only two boys, Dan Roy and Robert Butch Kent. Bruce was sure Dan would never steal anything, but of Butch, who was the tough guy of the school, he Wasn't sure. Bruce and Bill took an ofiicer to a side street near the school and planted a trap for Butch. Here he comes, cried Bill. Are you sure he can't see the policeman hiding? Sure I'm sure. Quiet, here he comes. Hi there, Butch. Nice day, isn't it? Sure, I guess so. I hadn't noticed it before, replied Butch. Say, where did you get that rabbit's foot on your jacket? I had one just like it in my desk with a key case, but they were both stolen. Listen, kid, there's more than one rabbit's foot in the world, and besides, they all look alike. The first thing I know you'll be pinning the robbery on me. Say, how did you know there was a robbery? Nobody knows about it except Mr. Shultz, two officers, Bill, and myself. Butch, who was beginning to feel uneasy said, Well, maybe I did take the key and the money, but try to prove it. My word is as good as yours, he bragged. Oh, yeah, hollered the policeman as he grabbed the young thief. Well, said Bill, we certainly solved that rob- bery in a hurry. You got your job back with a raise in salary, and Mr. Shultz gave me a reward for helping you. Boy, what a day! DORIS BEAULIEU, '41A ADVENTUROUS DREAMS Can you imagine what I've been doing? Out- side the wind is shrieking down the street, and it is very cold. It's so cozily warm here in my room that I'm terribly lazy. When I'm lazy, I like to curl up in a chair and dream of all the interesting and adventurous things I'm going to do when I find some ambition, and relive all the things I have done. Tonight, I'm planning to brave the storm and go out into those white- iblanketed hills, sit on a hard bank of snow, and look out across the slumbering splendor of New Hampshire's hills. Perhaps, if I'm quiet enough, they'll relent, forget their stern silence, and tell me a few of the wonders they've witnessed-tur- bulent storms, awe-inspiring beauty, and tremen- dous battles between nature and her prodigal son-man. I'd like to pit my puny strength and determination against Mother Nature's mightiest forces to see what kind of pioneer I would have made. And while I'm sitting on that cold seat, 1'd like to watch the night's storm fade away, and clear the stage before me for a beautiful sunrise. A multitude of blended colors-no two alike- would parade before my delighted vision. Then I'd rise on cramped legs, offer a hesitant prayer to that unknown Producer Who had made the pageant possible, and make my way down those wild summits. But, alas, the night is too cold, the chain that binds me to my fire too strong, and the lure of a new book too inviting. PAULINE JOHNSTON, '41A CALAMITY Winter snows, Winter sleet, Frozen nose, Frozen feet. Glassy ice, Sharpened skate, One good fall, One headache. RUTH MASER, '42A THESAURUS 43 i in i in OUR DAY A date in the month of January looms large and important before us. For nearly four years we have been anticipating the joy and happiness of graduation, and now Father Time, who is ever watching the great clock, is making ready to strike the hour of parting. Oh, yes, there'll be music and song, but deep in our hearts there'll be stabs of sadness. N 0 longer will we be guided by the spirit of our Alma Mater and the kindly help of our teachers. We are leaving this shelter- ed fold for that fascinating world that lies just ahead. We are entering that enchanting world with high hopes and a great desire to succeed. Yes, the time has come. We are at the cross- roads. The training given us these last four years will give us confidence and courage. The true friendships will continue long after gradua- tion. The memories will be ours forever. With these thoughts in min-d we depart from our high school life. ARLENE BECKER, '41B THE CYCLORAMA As the curtain was drawn on One-Act Play Night, November 22, the West High students who were in the audience were surprised and some- what thrilled when they saw, not the old warped and chipped box set that had come through so many paintings that it wouldn't take any more, but a new Burgundy corduroy cyclorama. QA cyclorama is a circular curtain.J The Burgundy, with the blue curtain and drapes of the audito- rium, made a beautiful picture. Two years of One-Act Play Nights produced the price of the cyclorama which the Players presented to the school. It is difficult to express our sincere appre- ciation in words because the cyclorama is such a serviceable gift. We hope that the efforts of the Players will be an incentive to other organizations in the school. RUTH CALLAHAN, '41A WE TOO MUST SERVE The high school graduate of today faces a troubled future. To make the future less troubled, and to secure the endurance of this great nation, the oflicials of our government in- stituted a period of compulsory military service to affect all youths between the ages of 21 and 35. This congressional act definitely affects our graduates and alumni. It means that the planned future of these individuals may have to be revised to include this period of training. However, military training will provide an oppor- tunity to make new acquaintances, to see new and interesting places, and to know the thrill of com- look upon whatever radeship. We should all sacrifices we must make as an honor to serve our country in time of her struggle to maintain peace. We too must serve. We must sacrifice so that we may be free and strong. We must resolve that the portals of Democracy will not collapse and engulf a philosophy of life that we find most efficient to guarantee liberty and freedom. The draftee will be able to train under a clear sky. No foreign airplanes will fly threateningly over his head. May it always be that way. May we always be able to look upward and forward in the light of peace. greatest crisis-the RALPH WEBSTER, 4 1A WINTER FUN Winter brings forth its frolicsome times, Of skiing, skating, and sliding, Of thrilling rides on toboggan slides, And merry times when gliding. LORRAINE S1MoNs, '43A 44 THESAURUS WINTER Winter is a glorious season, a season to be spent in skiing, tobogganing, skating, and sliding. These are but a few of the sports made possible by the low temperature properties of ice and snow, which stay for a time and then are gone. Too many of us are inclined to think of winter as a time as horrible as the famine of the ancients, a time of misery to be endured 'twixt the proverbial blanket and radiator, teeth chat- tering, and legs shivering. Let us toss aside our hiemal hypochondria and get out amidst the blessings conferred upon us to change an other- wise monotonous trend of life from summer's heat and suffocating atmosphere to one varied by the relief of sparkling winter air. Yes, win- ter is the season of seasons. King Winter did not earn his title for nothing. WILLIAM MYSHRALL, '43A BOBSLEDDING Bobsledding, one of the most thrilling of all winter sports, takes nerve, skill, and courage. Screaming down a mountain side with rapidly increasing velocity gives a rider a thrill that he will never forget. One gets only a momentary glance of the surrounding countryside as he careens around hairpin curves at more than sixty miles an hour. Only the precise thinking of the driver, the quick wit of the brakeman, and the ability to shift from one side to another by the remaining riders, prevents a terrible spill. The end of the bobsled run, or the finish line, is crossed in a spray of frozen water as the applied brakes dig deep into the hard packed snow. The runs are about two miles long and are literally covered with turns that to us look impossible to make with a speeding vehicle. The track is packed with crushed ice and snow and on turns the snow is banked to aid in turning the sled. The bobsled is eight to ten feet long and weighs close to three hundred pounds. Bobsledding is fast becoming one of our most enjoyable winter sports. HAROLD SKOGLUND, '42A C SNOWFLAKES I watched the soft, white snowflakes Gently sifting down. Myriads of tiny snowflakes Falling to the ground. Oh, what intricate patterns they make, Falling here and there, Old-fashioned lace of delicate lines, Dancing through the air. ELLEN MEEHAN, '42B SKATING Gliding along like a soaring eagle, and feel- ing the wind lashing your face like a newly whetted knife are just two of the many thrill- ing sensations experienced by a skating en- thusiast. Skating ranks among the leading winter sports in popularity. Just attending a public skating rink and seeing the crowds gath- ered to enjoy this sport are ample proof I of its priority. 1 Unlike another I popular winter sport, skiing, skating re- quires very little equipment. All that is needed are a good pair of skates and a reasonable amount of warm clothing. One very popular variation of skating is hockey. Of all the games which require speed and alertness, hockey is among the leaders. Every win- ter season profession- al and non-profession- al teams play hockey. T ' Besides being extremely fast, it is also dangerous, but, nevertheless, very few accidents result. All those who enjoy the entertainment which winter offers usually avail themselves of the thrill of skating. WALTER BUT'1'R1'cK, JR., '42A THESAURUS 45 I ICE FISHING Every year, just at soon as the ice is safe, an ice-fishing trip is planned by a friend and me. We have de- cided that the best . method of being sure of a good catch is to practice the well- known proverb, The early bird gets the worm, only in this . case we are not birds and it's fish we're after, but the idea is the same. It is well to be early, because the fish bite best after a first freeze. One Sunday afternoon we suddenly got the bright idea of going Hshing. We went to Lake Massabesic. The ice looked good, and I moved toward a safe-looking spot, when, crack and I got away from there, fast. After that we went to Little Massabesic, which is in Auburn, and there went about chopping holes for the tip- ups, a flag on a piece of spring steel that flies up when a fish bites on the bait. We had the second line set up and were just starting on the third when the flag was seen wabbling at the second hole and appeared to be beckoning to me to come and catch the fish that was attempting to steal my bait. This strike resulted in a twenty-- one inch pickerel, the only good fish we caught. It was so late when we got there that we had just finished setting up the sixth line when we had to take our possessions and head for home. If anyone enjoys surprises and sometimes pretty good ones, he should try ice fishing. I always get a thrill when I see one of the flags snap up telling of a bite. J Acx DAVIS, '41A BANDY', Did you ever stop to consider that one of our most exciting winter sports, hockey, is a game of ancient origin? The Romans played a game very similar in nature, and one or more variations of it were known to most northern people of Asia and Europe. It is thought that the name hockey was derived from the hooked stick employed, although in Ireland it was called shinty, and in Scotland, hurley. Years be- fore hockey became popular, it was known to the majority of ice countries as bandy. There are two major divisions of this sport, field hockey and ice hockey. In America, bandy, as it was called in earlier years, was renamed hockey, meaning ice hockey, which is the more popular of the two divisions. From the days of its ancient origin, this sport has been rapidly arous- ing interest over the various continents and is considered today as the major sport of the winter season. EVELYN LARABA, '41A SKIING Skiing has become the most popular of all win- ter sports in America. Wherever snow is to be found, boys, girls, men, and women enjoy this thrilling and healthful recreation. On weekends special excursion trains carry thousands of skiers from the cities to the land where snow is king. No one knows exactly where skiing started, for skiing is such an ancient art that its beginning goes back thousands of years. Nansen, the famous explorer, believes that skiing originated in the Baikal Mountains in Central Asia, where deep snows made J crude snowshoes - or skis necessary. , This sport was developed in Nor- way, and was brought into this country by Nor- wegian immi- grants as early as 1837. I Since 1930 the ' development of , ' the sport has ' I ' ' S' ' ' been rapid and steady, with resorts, special ski trains, especially built skiways, ski tramways, and power-driven cables for return trips uphill being built for the convenience of the skier. GERMAINE HOREMANS, '42A 46 THESAURUS 0 .A,A.A,A,A,A, A A, , A,A,A,.-,A ,A, ,A,A,4.,A,A,A,A ,,,4 , V- 1 U ,- V v v v v v Qv v v v v v v v C v C v v v v v C C C C 3'C'C'3'C'C'C'v 'C'C'C'C'C ' 3-5-C v C'C'C '-G-'AC A-C'CfC'C'C'C' 'CCC Cb 0 0 0 0 0 4' 0 0 0 0 - 0 1: 0 0 ' ......... . .A. .A. . 64C-C-C-6-9-C'C-C'C-646,646-C-C-Q-GC,C,C4C'C-C-C'A-'- , - THE YOUNG ABRAHAM LINCOLN In 1809, on a farm forlorn, In a little log cabin Abe Lincoln was born. Kentucky didn't know it was giving a start To a lad whom America would take to her heart. While Abe was still a very young boy, His family moved on to Illinois. Because they were poor, they toiled day and night In country where one lived by strength and might. There in the West in surroundings uncouth, Abraham Lincoln spent most of his youth. He dabbled in several different trades, But his desire for none was particularly staid. He was an unusually bookish lad And borrowed all the books to be hadg These sharpened his intellect and developed his mind, Helping him always to be just and kind. After becoming a lanky, thoughtful young man, A store in New Salem for Denton Offutt he ran. He was soon known there as a great story teller, As well as being a dry goods' seller. VALUE OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT The First Amendment stands for the principles many great Americans lived and died for. I cherish these liberties especially in these troubled times, when so many other peoples have lost the things which make life worth living. We, unlike most people today, are able to say what we think without fearing severe punishment for it, read papers uncensored by the government, and prac- tice any religion we wish. We also receive many great benefits through our representatives who carry out our desires to the best of their ability. In short, the First Amendment promises the for- ever sought after goal-happiness. MARY BURKE, '41A He avidly studied law books galore, Besides working diligently at the store, And because his interest in law was sincere, He found himself starting a political career. Lincoln hated slavery all his life, A point which already had caused much strife' And on this issue he took a definite stand- That slavery should spread over no more land. I Though he would staunchly battle a political foe And often tread on his most sensitive toe, He was quite obviously woman-shy, And when one was present he'd study the sky. However, with Ann Rutledge he fell deeply in love A romance seemingly nurtured by powers above: But the life of the beautiful, tender Ann Was taken away by some Unseen Hand. Abe grieved bitterly over his sweetheart's death. For her passing seemed to take his own breath: But she had not died, for she had left her soul Which guided him ever to a far greater goal. JANE VOGEL, '41B WHAT THE FIRST AMENDMENT MEANS TO ME The First Amendment to the Constitution states that I am guaranteed freedom of speech, press, religion, and the right to assemble peace- ably. I can express my opinion, within reason, without fear of persecution. I can read any news- paper and .believe what I like in its contents. I can attend the church that is in accordance with my belief. This is a great privilege. In the right to assemble, I can express my views on important issues at public meetings. With all the turmoil and strife in this world, the First Amendment should be cherished by every true American. HARRIET BIXBY, '42A THESAURUS 47 NEW HAMPSHIRE BOOK FAIR Students of New Hampshire schools were given the opportunity to enter original essays, poetry, and short stories in a contest held in connection with the second annual New Hampshire Book Fair in November. West High was well repre- sented and captured two awards. The two stu- dents who gained recognition for their literary efforts were Elaine Sargent for her essay, A Swamp in the Night, and Mabel Priestly for her essay, With Books. The former received for her prize Hill Winds, by George Abbey, and the latter was given Nothing Ever Happened Here, by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Sarah Cleghorn. Members of the Book Notes Staff were especially delighted that Mabel, a member of this depart- ment for the past year, was one of the winners. LATEST ADDITIONS TO SCHOOL LIBRARY TRAVEL! Four magical years spent in the jungled islands of Borneo plus the friendly, spontaneous style of the author, Agnes Newton Keith, make Land Below the Wind the unfailing choice of any lover of stories of faraway lands. Miss Newton's wit, humor, charm, and sympathy make this book almost irresistible and the fact that it won the Atlantic Monthly Non-Fiction Prize Contest makes it more attractive. NEWSPAPER LIFE l Coilnirry Editor, by Henry Beetle Hough, is the story of a New Bedford boy educated in New York, who purchases the Vineyard Gazette and edits it. The adventures and work of this editor, also the narrator of the story, are entertainingly compiled in the book. MIDDIES! Since the defense of our country is a major task now, Annapolis Toclay, by Hendall Banning, should arouse the patriotic spirit of American youth. It deals with the vigorous routine and various activities indulged in by our future naval officers. When a youth enters, he is a plebe, a harried freshmang but when he graduates as a midshipman, he is an ofhcer ready to uphold the honor of the land. LIFE or A SAILORY Life of a sailor is the theme of Foc's'le and Glory-Hole, by James C. Healy, Ph.D. Here is a detailed study of the merchant seaman and his occupation at sea aboard anything from a barge to an ocean liner. The author gathered his ma- terial the hard way from a life-long experience in the merchant marine. WESTERN LIFE l Equestrian life is fully described in Buckaroo by Fjeril Hess. Excellent illustrations from the pen of Lee Townsend also enhance the charm of the book. lEspecially recommended for girls.J ADVENTURE l ln A .Slave of Caifiline, by Paul L. Anderson, fascinating tales of old Rome are revealed. The story is centered around the overthrow of Cati- line's conspiracy by Cicero, who is greatly aided in this task by a boy waif. MORE ADVENTURE! Irma Taylor's Perilous Journeys is composed of stirring tales of daring achievements in the Helds of science or exploration. These true stories are vividly presented, providing thrill-loving boys and girls with the largest amount of excitement obtainable from such a small book. 48 THESAURUS ScHooL LIFE! Goodby Mr. Chips, by James Hilton, intimately reveals the association between an instructor and his numerous students. Although the book is brief, its great value cannot be estimated. AMERICA! The Heritage of America, a thorough and de- tailed biography of our country compiled by H. S. Commager and Allan Nevins, contains accurate, unbiased accounts of America since the hardy Norsemen first sighted our shores through to major developments at the present time. T HE PURPLE PIRATE TALBOT MUNDY The gallant Lord Captain Tros of Samothrace is The Purple Pirate. He masters the high seas where a man's life is hardly his own. Enmeshed in beauteous Cleopatra's treacherous web, he is tossed about .by fate as chaff in a gale. With his loyal subordinates, Conops and Sigurdsen, and a band of worshipping rufiians, Tros rashly defies Cleopatra, kidnaps Cassius, and dictates to Sex- tus Pompius. Strange as it seems, this invincible leader, though he had the throne of Egypt offered to him, desired to sail around the world, a feat branded impossible by the most learned. Crammed with gruesome pictures of ancient naval warfare, this saga of the sea surely is not for the weak-hearted. ROBERT D1LLoN, '41A LIFE'S A CIRCUS A truly enchanting autobiography is found in Life's a Circus, by Lady Eleanor Smith, the daughter of a famous Englishman. Dealing with her life from birth up to the present, it shows how she rebelled at the life common to the typical English school-girl, how she developed hidden talents in herself, and how she put them to work. Lady Eleanor, when a child, was termed in- corrigible by the neighbors. She became a veri- table outcast from other children because of her refusal to do the things that all the others did. Instead, she read incessantly, learned to speak Romany, the language of the gypsies, and wrote novels. When the author grew older, she became pas- sionately fond of the circus, travelling all over England with one. She was also very fond of foreign travel, but her journeys were confined mostly to Rumania and Spain because there she found the people who always intrigued and mysti- hed her, gypsies. Her love for these people, their dances, and their music encouraged her to write several books about them from a sympathetic viewpoint. I will always remember this book .because of my intense admiration for a woman who dared to be different and succeeded in it. MABEL PRIESTLY, '42A 1 A NEW ENGLAND SAMPLER ELEANOR EARLY Haven't you ever had a yearning to read a book which reveals secrets of familiar yet almost for- gotten New Englanders, and brings to light odd superstitious and quaint old recipes? If you've had such a desire, by all means don't neglect to read A N ew Elngland Sampler. Facts concerning Lydia Pinkham, Calvin Coolidge, John L. Sulli- van, Anne Hutchinson, and innumerable others are contained in this book. Tales of witches, demon lovers, old towns and houses, widows' walks, and ancient doorways are also cleverly exposed to the public in a lively and entertaining manner. Miss Early has said, I would not provoke a D. A. R. nor hurt a Colonial Dame for apples. However, she continually breaks this pledge as she proceeds to poke fun wherever she finds it, the result being about as ludicrous and spicy a book as has been published in 1940. PHYLLIS SCHEER, '42A A STRANGE CONTRAST Recently, while reading Conqueror of the Seas, by Stefan Zwieg, I learned an interesting fact which is in direct contrast with the value of cer- tain commodities which are rather common today. This fact concerned the value of oriental spices in the Middle Ages. Perhaps the best ideas of the crazy cost of spices can be formed by recalling that in the eleventh century of our era, pepper, which today stands unguarded on every restaurant table and is scattered almost as freely as sand, was counted out corn by corn, and was certainly worth its weight in silver. Many states and towns kept their accounts in pepper as if it had been silver or gold. With pepper you could buy land, pay dowries, purchase the freedom of cities, and conduct innumerable CContinued on page 511 Serving all New Hampshire 7 BLACK AND WHITE STORE I I S CUT RATE Medicine, Fountain Service, Cosmetics Greatest Department Store in N' H' . THINGS YOU WANT AT lust Walk over West St., to Granite St. PRICES YOU WANT To 417 Granite St. Tel. 8077 PAY When Boys and Girls Get Together . . . Let's go to Floyd? CHAIQLES HPEPSI COLA M- FLDYD C0 Lafayette Beverages Here's a Quick Trick! Qfffixq N X U, S. 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PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS BUY A Fosmrs , MELLUGULU Brmtn HAM A 4,3 'l'lIHn,1 Q ,I ' 50 THESAURUS A I A A A A A,A.A.A,A A,A.A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A A A A A A A A, A A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A, A,A N A v'v'v v v'v'v'v'v':'v v v v YY v v v v v v v v v v 'A v v v Gv v v v v v v v v v v v V v v v v v v v 0 0 0 0 it it ii fl 0 0 0 4,5 , . v-Cvvrv v-v vw v-C v-Q-6-CAC-C-C v4-6696 v4 G-6-C C C-COC-C -A 'O-C-6 916' ' 6-C-C C-C v-C-96 'Civic C'G4C'C-er WEST HIGH HOOPSTERS First row: Lawrence Mitchell, liernard Tardiff, Andrew Isaak, Raymond Adams, Emmet VValsh, and Emile Van Der licken. Second row: Coach Gercmonty, Vincent Murphy, Robert Dufour, Arthur Wyman, Co-captain VVall11ce Macau- ley, john VVarren, and Co-captain Carl Simon. OUR BASKETBALL COACH Mr. Geremonty, our basketball coach, is an alumnus of Reading High School of Reading, Massachusetts, graduating in the class of 1920. During the World War, he served two years over- seas with the 101st Infantry. After graduating from Reading High, he entered Massachusetts State College, where he played football one year. The following year he transferred to the Univer- sity of New Hampshire, where he continued his sporting career by participating in football, basketball, and baseball for three years. He graduated from New Hampshire in 1925 but con- tinued studying until he received his Master of Arts degree in 1930. He began his coaching career at South Hadley Falls High School, where he coached football, basketball, and baseball. Following this, he be- came athletic director, sub-master, and coach of all sports at Woodbury High School, Salem, New Hampshire, for two years. Coach Geremonty came to West High in 1928, and the same year took up the duties of coach of basketball and baseball. He has had great suc- cess in the coaching line and has sent twelve West High basketball teams to the tournament at Durham in thirteen years. Two of these teams went on to become State Champions, and one continued to the Eastern Open Championship Tournament at Glen Falls, New York. This team was also invited to the National Tournament at Chicago. Mr. Geremonty has enjoyed similar success in baseball, having developed the first team to defeat Central in any sport, as well as teams that have claimed the State Championship. THESAURUS 51 Some of his basketball success may be attributed to the fact that our coach has attended basketball coaching schools at the University of Pittsburgh, and City College of New York. We hope he will continue to develop successful teams at West. CARL SIMON, '42A BASKETBALL Another basketball season has begun and Coach Geremonty's team is showing much promise although as yet it has not met competition stiff enough to test its real strength. The first con- test of the season proved that the West quintet had plenty of scoring punch when paced by Co- captain Carl Simon and Hawky Warren. They defeated Goffstown to the tune of 40-22. In the second game the West hoopsters were not quite so fortunate, for they dropped a close contest to a fast-stepping alumni team 35-33. The Blue and White quintet demonstrated much spirit in this game, fighting desperately against overwhelming odds till the iinal whistle. West High has one great disadvantage this year. Only two or three of the players are of average basketball height. The others, however, more than make up for their size by their speed and passing ability. Before the beginning of the season Coach Geremonty had a problem on his hands to find a capable pivot man. Lanky Hawky Warren's fighting spirit and scoring ability won him the center position. Co-captain Carl Simon is the only experienced forward on the squad and he has accounted for a great majority of the varsity scores. Emile Van Der Beken, who is teamed at forward with Simon, makes up for his inexperi- ence by his speed. Co-captain Laddie Macauley, a veteran guard, can also be counted upon to give a good performance of himself even when the going is tough. Andrew Isaak, teamed with Macauley at guard, has steadily improved his all- around play. Other members of the varsity are Arthur Wyman, Sparky Adams, Bobby Dufour, Kenneth Webster, Emmet Walsh, Bernard Tardiff, Vincent Murphy, and Larry Mitchell. Although the team on the whole lacks experi- ence, the Geremontymen have already proved that they are capable of representing West High School. R.AYMOND DUSSAULT, '42A A STRANGE CONTRAST C Continued from page 485 other transactions. Many princes assessed their taxes in weights of pepper. Nor was pepper the only product of this sort. Ginger and cinnamon and camphor were weighed upon apothecaries' scales, the windows being carefully closed during the operation lest a draught should blow away the minutest frag- ment of the costly dust. But however absurd this over-valuation of spices may seem to the modern mind, it becomes comprehensible enough when we recall the difli- culties and the risks of transport. In those days the East lay at an immeasurable distance from the West, which was Europe. The trade routes by land were perpetually threatened by robbers, and pirates abounded at sea. After the difficul- ties of travel and the immense risks were less-- ened, the prices of these spices dropped to their present day values. NORMAN PLANTE, '41A ADVENTURES WITH BOOKS Are you the type of person who presents a raised eyebrow and laughs in amusement at the thought of experiencing breath-taking adventures with books? Let me attempt to paint a few glowing pictures for you before you answer this question. lf you are susceptible to seasickness, stuff your ears with cotton until I finish, for you are about to visit salty Cape Cod. Who but Sara Ware Bassett or Joseph C. Lincoln could carry you over swift, rolling waves in a fragile, wind-tossed sail- boat with the tangy salt water spraying your cheeks and leaving you breathless and drenched to the skin? Perhaps you are romantically inclined to the picturesque, wild, and woolly West. Put yourself into Zane Grey's capable hands. He can mount you on a spirited, wild colt, which will fly you over dusty hills and rocky glades, while every bone in your body is crying for a rest. You will probably be held up by daring, masked despera- does with wicked grins and flashing guns, but what's a little thing like that? Aren't you look- ing for adventures? For true-to-life-heartbreaking adventures let Kathleen Norris lead you through the slums of 1 Continued on page 581 OH SAY, CAN YOU SEE. . . or do you have to squint at your studying in dull inadequate light? Then give your eyes a lift. . . use a modern approved study lamp in your home, and make seeing easy. Come in today. . . see the Polaroid Study Lamp for only 52.95. Public Service Company of New Hampshire Joss 100070 of our june Graduates have been placed at BOOKKEEPING STENOGRAPHIC ACCOUNTING and SECRETARIAL POSITIONS Ask any graduate about our extraordinary Placement record. MID-YEAR CLASSES START F E B R U A R Y 3 -1 1 New Hampshire School of Accounting and Finance 88 Hanover Street Phone 896 ranite state press . PRINTERS OF THESAURUS n 94 Concord St. Telephone 1296 MANCHESTER, N. H. Compliments of CARPENTER HOTEL RAY MADISON, Mgr. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THESAURUS 53 x AA A,A,A.A Cccv CC: Cb 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Aa:-:-cc-:vc-e-ec-c ec c c e cc-co v-vc: :ae cc-c-:coo-c c :lc-cc V-ec-so-c-c c-cle-cc-c c-:ic-ec c :cc :lc cc elect: : e : : c : Q : : c c Members of the alumni are invited to con- tribute to this page. We like first-hand news! A FRESHMAN LOOKS AT COLLEGE Can you remember when you entered high school? Or perhaps, if you have an exceptional memory, when you began school, either the first grade or kindergarten? Well, I assure you that you experience the same feeling when you enter college. By the same feeling I mean knocking knees, cracking voice, and all the other things that accompany nervousness. I know just what you're thinking- Well, that's silly. That nerv- ousness and feeling of expectation should belong to the past. You're so much older when you enter college. Of course, that's true but, never- theless, it's there and you can't do much about it. When the day finally comes to leave your parents and friends for the college of your choice, you have a strange, mixed feeling-one of ex- pectation of what is ahead, and sadness at leaving your lifelong friends. After arrival at the school, registration is necessary and many question- naires and blanks are placed before you for your signature and answers. Some of the strange feeling leaves you when you see acquaintainces from your own high school. Harriet Schricker, Carl Balloch, and John Dufour eased my mind and proved that no matter where you are you meet some one you know. Finally comes the first day of class. All the freshmen put on their best .bibs and tuckers and attire themselves according to what Vogue, Mademoiselle, or some other authority says is the latest college fad, and off to general assembly they go with their new-found friends of the week- end past. Schedules are given out and you look down expecting to find the customary four or five subjects of high school days. Instead you see nine! I Immediately you turn to your neighbor, Ruth, Dottie, Jane, or whomever it may be, to see if you got stuck with more than they. But no. There it is in black and white, nine subjects-- school from eight to five and that is that! By the method of inquiry you find out who some of your teachers are, and by hearsay you decide the procedure that will be followed in each respective class. The first day of instruction comes, and you go, all a-twitter, to sit in the classroom and receive your share of higher knowledge or somethin'. At eight o'clock the classroom is filled with wide-eyed, expectant freshmen eagerly awaiting the teacher. At last, in walks Mr. So-and-so, who is to be your English Lit. teacher for the semester. Class is begun in a manner foreign to you, but you manage to follow the rest. After several hours of this new, strange routine you come to the end of your first class day of college life. How do you like it? A little dubiously, and definitely stubborn, you pull up your tired shoulders and say, Swell, When the first week is over you decide that everyone is just grand, But the teachers aren't the same as in high school. Gee, you say, they're nice and everything, but it just isn't the same. Ilustrations galore are things of the past and individual instruction just isn't. After much meditation you come to the con- clusion that you're no longer a child but a young lady, or gentleman, to be treated as such, and not handled in the traditional kid-glove manner so familiar in past years. For what would be the worth of college if it were not to prepare and change an immature individual into a person of richer, fuller knowledge and fit him for a life more valuable to himself, his country, and com- munity? ELEANOR STROBEL, '40A We were delighted to hear about some of your first experiences at Keene State Teachers' College, Eleanor. Some of us will now know what to ex- pect. Let's hear from you again! ALUMNI NEWSV Gerald LeBlanc, '38A, married Berthe Tessier last November. Robert Pariseau, '40A, is an apprentice in Leighton's Machine Shop. Rudolph Schroeder, '40A, is studying to be a mechanic in California. Clara Tilton, '40B, works for the Travelers In- 54 THESAURUS surance Company. She graduated from Hesser Business School this fall. Rachel Millette, '39A, married Lawrence Mar- tel on Thanksgiving day. Helenore Lyons, '40B, graduated from Hesser's and is now employed in the office of Salvage-Molloy. Edward Pidgeon, '39A, works at J. F. Mc- Elwain's. Eddie will be leaving for camp in February or March. Peter Molderez, '38B, works in a First National Store. Lena Monasta, '37A, works in the office at J. F. McElwain's. Patrick Pidgeon, '37A, married Catherine Shea in November. Florence Kastner, '36A, is engaged to Leonard Foley, '33B. He teaches at Central High School. Miss G. A. Marie Schilling, '37A, who is in training at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is engaged to Theodore Taylor from New Jersey. Edward Powers, '40A, works in McQuade's .Clothing Store. Margaret Howe, '40A, works in an office of the International Shoe Company. Miss Ethel Robertson, '25A, a graduate of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, works for Dr. Schilling. She was a member of the first class to graduate from West High School. Mildred Tirrell, '37A, is now employed as a clerk in the International Shoe Company. Laurent Anctil, '40A, is attending the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Finance. Thomas Griffin, '36B, is employed by the Public Service Company. Gertrude Kelly, '38A, is employed as a sten- ographer at the Motor Vehicle Department in Concord. LILLIAN AUGER, '41B MARJORIE ILLER, '41A CELESTIAL INFLUENCE Church member: What's the matter with the organist? He's always falling asleep. Choir member: Nothing serious, Madame- just a pipe dream. QUOTES As the Pharaoh said- I want my mummy. Then there was the reader who said- That sphinx something awful. 4,7 4 0 4: 4? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,A -,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,.,-,.,,.,,..,,-,-,-,-,- ,,,... . . . ' VVVVVVVVV VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV Bluebird, Julia Richman High School, Ney York City, New York. The students of Julia Richman High School deserve nothing but praise for their splendid magazine. Unusual artistic ability is shown in the numerous illustrations. Student Prints, Milford High School, Milford, New Hampshire. Compliments on your Helpful Bits of Informa- tion. You certainly have some fine poets. Though all the selections were good, we enjoyed My Busy Day the most. Your jokes created plenty of laughter when we read them. The Critic, E. C. Glass High School, Lynchburg, Virginia. This unusual magazine was dedicated to The Gay Ninetiesf' All the poems and stories fit in well with the theme. We liked the brief com- ments about your authors and poets on the Table of Contents page. Lasell Leaves, Lasell Junior College, Auburndale, Boston, Mass. Your stories and poems were very well written. An idea that interested us was the publication of the letters of the Alumnae who are succeeding in the world. Recollections of Katherine Lee Bates was especially interesting. Spirit of Towle, Newport High School, Newport, New Hampshire. Congratulations on such a large group of class notes. We were surprised to learn that the girls have a hockey team. Your junior class automo- bile is a unique idea. Purple and Gold, Portsmouth Junior High School, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Your magazine has clever cuts and special features. We enjoyed reading the review of your assemblies. You must be proud of your large orchestra and dancing club. ARLENE BECKER, '41B ANN HECKER, '42A ROY'S ENNEY STATION C i 'e 's of J D A I2 li 18-24 So. Main Street CLEANERS DYERS T l. 7 e 162 32-36 No. Main St. Phone 7086 Compliments of Compliments of PAULINE DRISCOLL Manchester Dairy System PHOTOS TINTED MILK SUPREME- . RICH IN CREAM 288 Dubuque St. Tel, 5604 223 Second St. Tels. 5640, 5641 C0mPlime f5 vi Eat at I-IARRY's Restaurant 42 So. Main St. Next to Squog Fruit Sea Food, Sandwiches, Steaks and Chops Hairdressing and Beauty Culture --H,,,,y,, Fued Cum, To -rake outa 109 Milford Sr. Manchester, N. H. DO,N'T FORGET 1'r's HARRY's Rice-Varick Coffee Shop C 'Pli 'e '5 of Robert A. Horace Co. H OBN OB WITH H OBBSU n . Electrical Appliances Madelalne PHIL' 78 Manchester Street Tel. 143 IB IR QD W N V S SWIMMING Life Saving Diving Optometrists - Prescription Opticians New Term Begins March 3rd 996 Elm Street Manchester, N. H. gaE?h1I:3tfZRl?vS:'l- Register Non, K. G. MOORE, Truckman Household and Office MOVING A FRIEND Chairs and Tables for Rent 480 Elm St. Tel. 300 Manchester, N. H. THE PLAYERS present Seven Keys to Balclpate A Mysterious Melodramatic Farce Compliments of by George M. Cohan Two Evenings, Monday and Wednesday, February 10 and 12, 1941 AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Admission 25c Reserved Seats 35c PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 56 THESAURUS 7?cx4wZaJuatJ4 Almovc, thc maestro is shown explaining thc intricacies of his Straclivarius violin to Pauline Volkmau, presi- clcut of thc senior class at VVest, as J. Zocl Dufour, submaster ol NX'est High, looks ovcr her shoulder. Others pictured in the group are members of the Manchester Kiwanis club which sponsored the Ruhinoll zippezu-ances in the city. At the left are Lcstcr S. Harvey and Wallace VVebh, and at thc far right is Harold C. McAllister. One of our most outstanding assemblies and probably the greatest honor ever to be bestowed upon our school was the performance given by Rubinoff, one of the world's greatest violinists. Usually We would associate his name with classi- cal music only, but through his impressive per- formance he showed that he was a comedian at heart. After being introduced by Mr. Lester Harvey, president of the Manchester Kiwanis Club, sponsors of the program, Rubinoff, accompanied by his pianist, Mr. Solis, gave an informal con- cert made up of classical, popular and swing music. After having put his audience into high spirits, he became serious and gave his opinion of the good old U. S.A. as a music center. RUTH CALLAHAN, '41A CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY The Players presented the well-known Christ- mas Carol by Charles Dickens for the annual Christmas assembly. The play was entirely a student production directed by Evelyn Van Houten of the 1941A class. Robert Heselton and Richard Bean had charge of the stage and their excellent management of the lighting deserves particular comment. Margaret Lally, Evelyn Laraba, and Eileen Rannacher worked on cos- tumes which helped to make the production very realistic and colorful. Dorothy Vloras and Mabel Priestly had charge of properties. A gauze curtain, a gift from the Players to the school, was used to separate the living characters from their visions. Music was provided by Mr. Fisher and a group from the school orchestra. The speaking parts were taken by the following students: . . Lawrence Anais . . . William Myshrall .. William Myshrall .. Joseph Brady SCROOGE . . . MARLEY ....... FRED ........... BOB CRATCHET . . . FUTURE ........ . . . ..... Ralph Keefe TINY TIM .... ........ B art Broaolheiacl DOROTHY VLORAS, '41A THESAURUS 57 SCARABIAN HIGHLIGHTS The art club members, under the supervision of Miss Libby, worked faithfully to make their Christmas card sale a success. They remained at school until four on a number of school days and also worked on a Saturday. A large assortment of Christmas cards were reproduced by the hand -blocked method. Members of the art classes and pupils in the school are working on soap sculpture for the soap sculpture contest, sponsored by the art club. MARY NAUM, '42A THE PRESS CLUB Under the supervision of Mr. Barringer, the Press Club is rapidly augmenting its membership. Norma Grasela, Lillian Karagianis, and Doris Volkman have been heartily hailed as new mem- bers of this organization. At a recent weekly gathering officers were chosen to preside over this energetic group for the remainder of the school semester. Those appointed were Albert Thompson, presidentg Harry Warren, vice president, Helen Chrusz, secretaryg Robert Meehan, treasurerg Ruth Lamy, librarian, and Ruth Worcester, sergeant- at-arms. Shall we sponsor an assembly program ? was the thought-provoking question which has caused many controversies among the Press Club mem- bers. However, it has finally been decided that a quiz program will be presented in the near future. On Saturday evening, December 28, the rhyth- mic .beat of the heavy rainfall did not hinder many of the members from being cheerfully welcomed at Albert Thompson's home where a New Year's social was held. Decorations of brightly-colored, blown-up balloons and flying streamers rendered a cheery atmosphere to the room. A hilarious highlight of the evening was the initiation program during which each candi- date was forcibly urged to perform the gruesome habits of a goat. Later, every member donned colorful, miniature pointed hats and readily did justice to the refreshments. The peak of the program was reached when Robert Meehan slowly stalked into the room, masquerading as Father Time. He wore a long gray beard and was dressed in a spotless white robe. On his back he carried a huge sack iilled to the top with presents and in one hand he held a long scythe. He proceeded to distribute his gifts, all of which proved to be humorous. Professor Quiz fWilliam Myshrall concluded the evening by asking ques- tions which were drawn from a hat and puzzled the smartest of these sophomores. Mr. and Mrs. Barringer were the honor guests at this New Year's frolic. Good news for jitterbugsl The Press Club is going to sponsor a tea dance in April or May, the proceeds of which will aid our school band. Watch for the date in the next issue of Thesaurus. HELEN CHRUsz, '43A muah Mata. BAND There are at present fourteen boys zealously engaged in learning to play instruments. There are five clarinets, four trombones, trumpets, and bass horn players. Students are anticipating an early appearance of the Band at an assembly. ORCHESTRA Robert Stoebel, trombonist, has qualified to play in the school orchestra. An interesting fact to note is that Bob has had the trombone only four months and has advanced from Band novice to Senior Orchestra. A CAPPELLA This group has been newly organized under the direction of Mr. Fisher. Mr. Dufour, submaster, has been very kind in helping out a certain drowning bass. Thank you, Mr. Dufour. GLEE CLUBS The Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs have been holding their sessions on Monday and Thursday afternoons respectively. Students interested are urged to join. LAWRENCE ANNIS, '41B C3ZaM,I'Zew.4, '44 An enthusiastic member of our freshman class, Albert Auclair, has been made a member of the school cheering squad. Roger LaRochelle and Amedee Fortier are try- ing out for the gym team. ' 58 THESAURUS '43B The last remaining class of B's, however small in number, participated in two initial class meet- ings for the purpose of selecting a class adviser. Mr. John R. Shea was unanimously chosen. Following the example of other mid-year classes, the '43B's will hold a joint Junior Prom with the '42A class. As yet no committees have been appointed. Several talented girls of our class have shown their artistic ability by displaying their own cleverly designed pins on sweaters and blouses. '43A Oh, joy! The sophomores achieved the second award at the recent One Act Play Night for their hilarious presentation So's Your Old Antique. Mr. Allen has graciously accepted the honor of being the '43A class adviser. We are proud of the fact that twelve of the twenty-six members of our snappy, spirited band are from the sophomore class. Among the noisiest of basketball fans is our lusty cheer leader, Carol Colby, who boosts the school spirit of the West High rooters. '42A Miss Bangs was recently elected class adviser of the '42A class. Richard Smith and Russell Mullen were on the committee for the dance held by the Gym Team. '41A A group of students including Frances Clark, Rita Demers, Leslie Williams, Andrew Isaak, and Virginia Colby have been selected to serve on the Cap and Gown Committee. The class of '41A is proud of its members who took part in the prize winning play of One Act Play Night. Peggy Lally received the award for the best performance among the girls participat- ing in the three plays. Ruth Jennings and Rita Demers, both '41A's, served on the committee for the Gym Team Dance. STUDENTS' NOTE Consult Page One for name of your class re- porter. Keep him supplied with news of your doings in school and out. SCHOOL NOTES Mr. Wiley spent part of his vacation ice fish- ing. He hasn't told us yet how many fish he caught. DOMESTIC ARTS The domestic art girls are responsible for the making of our beautiful scenery, the new cyclo- rama. The freshman and sophomore classes have baked crisp, crunchy cookies, rich fruitcakes, and made wholesome candies, which they packed in attractive -boxes decorated with colorful Yuletide trimmings. These delicious goodies were Christ- mas presents for each girl's mother. The juniors have completed their house plans and they have succeeded in furnishing a home without spending more than a thousand dollars. The senior classes have been doing the regular hygienic work. HELEN CHRUSZ, '43A I WONDER WHY? Teacher: Where are the Green Mountains located ? Pupil: In room ll. WHICH 'Z Kitch: Is it bad luck if you meet a black cat? Katch: That depends on whether you're a man or a mouse. TAKING No CHANGES Patient: I think I'm losing my memory. Doctor: That may be serious. Let's have a look-but you'd better pay in advance, please. Nor SPEEDING Judge: Why are you in court? Moe: Driving too slow. Judge: Too slow? Moe: That's right: the squad car caught me. WHO SAID THIS? Ten per cent of the pupils try. The other ninety per cent are trying. ADVENTURES WITH BOOKS fContinued from page 51, New York, the east side of the river, across the railroad tracks. Let her picture for you the over- crowded tenement houses filled with foul, close air, and improper food and unsanitary furnish- ings, where soap and water and sweet-smelling air are as foreign as chauifeurs and limousines. No matter where your dreams take you, you can make them come true by using a little imagi- nation in reading books of adventure. EILEEN MCDONALD, '41A THESAURUS OFFICERS OF THE 1942A CLASS Carl Simon, prcsidcntg Hclcn Ifcmcrs, sccrf,-taryg Thelma Allvlair, vice-prcsiclcntg joseph Brady, trcrmsurcr. 1943B CLASS OFFICERS Arthur Czml, prcsidcntg Albert Card, vice-lmrcsimlcntg Donald Guycr, trcasurcrg Cecilia Van Vvallgy Sccrctaf 5 Compliments of Compliments of CLARK'S BAKERY GEC, W, DQDGE 320 Granite St. Telephone CO' Compliments of Choice H CURTIS INN Cut Flowers ' 6 Floral Designs F T Tel. 4050-4051 Alf. Pratte, Jr., Prop. 683 Second St. Manchester, N. H. With best wishes to students of West High E. R CO. C Dependable jewelers for over 50 years 730 Elm St. Manchester, N. H. HEADQUQE FFICIAL Where you buy with confidence St. Manchester, N. H. Compliments of C0 'Plime '5 of . . , GA M3Ch1nlSt S Hanover St. Remnant Store 42 B St. Tel. 5068 54-68 Hanover St. BUY PURITAN TEA ROOM People iioglzilcsiiedtllomlfriiciw People you do knovq People you would llke to know 57 Hanover St. 847 Elm St. UNITED FOOD STORES Compliments of Fritz Kane, Prop. HONEY MEEL BREAD s at R BAKERY Groceries and Cold Meats 154 Conant St. Manchester, N. H. EAT MARSHALUS Drug Store at JANET F. Moons, Prop. WALTER J. CHATFIELD EDW. M. BRECK Reg. Clerk Junior Clerk 30 Amory St. Manchester, N. H. Tel- 5991 24 So. Main St. W. Manchester, N. H- LENZ HARDWARE HARDWARE and PAINTS Glass, oils, putty, brushes Compliments of 136 School St. W. Manchester, N. H. - PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THESAURUS 61 cc Q of 'T i No HURRY Young photographer, dashing into camera shop: Gimme some film. Clerk: Fast or slow ? Photographer: Which is more expensive? Clerk: Fast, Young snapshooter: Well, I'll take the slow: l've got plenty of time. A DEAD GIVEAWAY Did you use the car last night, son ? Yes, Dad. I took some of the boys out for a spin. Well, call the boys. I found one of their little lace hankiesf' EDMUND PRATTE PROGRESS Grandpa: How are you getting on at school, Tommy ? Tommy: Fine, Grandpa. Center forward in football and right back in lessons. FIRST GRADE PUPIL Teacher: Bobby, do you know on which side your bread is .buttered ? Bobby: It d0esn't matter. I always eat both sides. DRUMMER BOY Willie: Daddy, I wish you would get me a drum. Daddy: l'm afraid you'll disturb me with it. Willie: Oh no, Daddy. I'll only play it when you are asleep. JOHN ROUKEY, '43A IN TIME Explorer fvery hungryjz Am I in time for dinner? Cannibal: No, but get in the potg you'll do for supper. AN ACTUAL HAPPENING On November 25, the senior cast of One Act Play Night won 1940 Players' class pins. These are square pins of black onyx with silver edging, containing the school emblem and year. As usual, Miss Kean made out the order and Mr. Bean signed and mailed it. A week passed and we had no report. We remained anx- ious until Tuesday, December 3, when we re- ceived the following report from the salesman: Dear Sir: I regret to inform you that your class pin order will be delayed. My car, with all my orders and samples, was stolen. Your order along with some others was found in the Chelsea dump. I shall rush your order and send it as soon as possible. Sincerely yours, Therefore, seniors, the evidence of your Victory is class pins by way of Chelsea dump. MARXIORIE ILLER, '41A MORE DAFFYNITIONS Nasal-pertaining to the navy. Colonnade-a cold drink. Creamery-a place where people are cremated. Irish-a flower of the lily family. Hysterics-study of past events. Trestle-our English book. Prism-another word for jail. N egligee-one who is neglected. Tambourine-cross between grapefruit and orange. Fidelity-act of playing a violin. Drool-supervised fight between two persons. 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