Newmarket High School - Lamprey Yearbook (Newmarket, NH)

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dawn? Our initial move was the publishing of our Yearbook. The 1952 Lamprey, ' which proved to be very successful. The staff was led by Editor, Jeanne Hamel, Assistant Editor, Donald Mulleng Business Manager, Edward Hamel to a third place rating with Columbia Press. At Christmas, we sponsored Santa Claus fElmer Baileyjat the regular Yule assembly. a , jf In February, we began looking towards our junior play, our first public ' drama. After careful deliberation,we decided on the three-act comedy The Little Dog Laughed . It was a good choice, for it met with great success as we presented it before a capacity crowd in the Town Hall, April 3, 1952. The results of many weeks of work by the cast and patient coaching on the part of .E Miss Wood, were reflected in the complimenting remarks and applause of the 4 ' audience. In May. the senior members of the National Honor Society initiated the qualifying members from the junior class--Roger Labonte, Lionel Labonte. Edward Hamel, Jeanne Hamel. Louie Lavoie, Donald Mullen. James La- branche--in an impressive candlelight ceremony. This group makes up the present Lamprey Chapter. The culmination of our junior dreams--the Junior Prom--finally arrived on the evening of May 23, 1952. It was a memorable, splendorous evening, set to the soft music of Don Allen's Orchestra in the Rockingham Ballroom. Amidst the gay decorations, flowing gowns and happy faces, the night of nights was featured by the Grand March. It was an evening of treasure. Next on the agenda was the Commencement where we. as juniors, had an insight on what was to hap- pen to us in '53, Several members of the class acted as Class Marshals and ushers, and we were well on our way to our last year at N. H. S. With a feeling of triumph mingled with pride and perhaps a touch of sadness. we returned in September bearing the long-strived-for banners of Seniors. As we entered Room Five, we became aware of the fact that all our coming accomplishments were to bring us closer to our last hours at N. H. S. We resolved to make the best of it. As seniors, we were to take more active postsin the school, such as the student patrol and office staff, which we accepted with pride and responsibility. With Mr. Miner as senior adviser, we elected our class officers. President. Edward Hamelg Vice-Presi- dent James Labrancheg Secretary, Jeanne Hamel, Treasurer, Bettie MarelligStudentCouncil. Lucille Filion and Donald Mullen. We began the merry adventure as seniors by selecting our class colors-royal blue and white-and hav- ing senior pictures taken. We followed our course. and it was with great anticipation that we directed our attentions towards our second dramatic performance--the senior play. Again, after many trials and coaching by Miss Wood, we presented a three-act-comedy entitled We Shook the Family Tree . It was with great success that we. veteran Thespians that we were, displayed our dramatic abilities before a full house in the Star Theatre. During the entire voyage of our final year, we concentrated on our senior program, contemplated a senior class trip, and participated in the many activities at N. H. S. Let us say that we carried through our resolution to make our last year at Newmarket High our best. When, in May, we were guests at the Junior Prom it was with golden memories that we realized it as being the ultimate step before the attainment of our goal. Now as Commencement draws near, we, who have stood the test of four years with triumph and fond recollections, look forward to the future with all it holds in store for us. Yet, with a twinge of sadness, we realize that graduation will mean the termination of our youthful adventures. At this position in our course.we should like to take the opportunity to give due credit to our principal, Mr. Avery, for steering us in the right directions and to our able faculty who have helped to smooth the troubled seas of our young lives. Backed by such training and understanding, how can we fail but do our best to merit this trust in us?

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7:21 Little did we anticipate in September, 1949, as we entered the portals ofN. H. S. for the very first time, the work and fun that was to pack the next four -4 adventurous years. Launching new careers on that day were forty-three tra- ditionally eager, but somewhat green freshmen who were to accept a very f wholesome part in the school's round of activities. Q As we return with golden memories--and a few red faces--through these past years, we recall the many steps which have led towards the Treasure-- Graduation in June 1953. Being the freshman crew of the student body, we were assigned to our first home room, Room Three, where we found that we were to be captained by Miss Rheault. As the year got underway we elected our commanding officers for the en- suingschool session. They were: President, Lemuel Johnston, Vice-President, Elmer Bailey, Secretary, Shirley Hood, Treasurer, Edward Hamel, Student Council Representatives, Donald Mullen and Barbara Foley. However we were not wholly accepted at N. H. S. until our hilarious Freshman Reception, when, with a certain amount of humiliation and good spirit, we were put through a variety of stunts. This eveningwas preceded by a fun filled day in baggy clothes, bowing to seniors, shin- ing shoes, passing out lollipops, but it was all taken in fun and we soon found ourselves embarking on a very exciting course. During the year the class participated actively in sports, clubs, and the social life at N. H. S. In January, Mr. McGrath, the headmaster who had welcomed us to Newmarket High retired and was temporarily replaced by Mr. Economopoulos. In February our present principal, Mr. Avery, took the post and immediately undertook the task of guiding our high school careers. We presented our first assembly in March in the form of a film and we followed with our first social-- the Shamrock Dance. Gaily decorated in the St. Patrick's Day mood, the auditorium set the stage for a very enjoyable evening. As the year drew to a close, we held our last class affair by spending a glorious day atSalisbury Beach. September, 1950, found us returning to school, this time well-versed on the do's and don'ts of N. H. S. We immediately took our seats in Room 4 where Miss Wood was to be our home room teacher. Under her guidance we elected our sailing officers. They were: President, Donald Mullen, Vice-President, James Labrancheg Secretary, Jacqueline Gagnon, Treasurer, Shirley Hood, Student Council, Jeanne Hamel and Roger Labonte. Dancing to the music of Bob Wormwood's Orchestra, we held the traditional and beautiful Sophomore Hop in November of our second year. Amidst gala decorations and soft music, the feature of the evening, the Grand March, was performed by the sophomores. It was a wonderful evening, never-to-be-forgotten. We presented two assemblies during the year, sponsored many affairs,and again, too, we climaxed the year with a trip to Salisbury Beach, where the roller coaster fiends were in their prime. Upperclassmen at last! And with a little more pride, as juniors, we took our places in Room Six in September of '51 with many activities confronting us. To accomplish these, we began by electing our officers for the term under the supervision of Mr. Le- Bouthillier. President, Edward Hamelg Vice-President, Jeanne Hamel, Secretary, Shirley Hood, Treasurer, Bettie Marelli, Student Council, Lucille Filion and Donald Mullen. They arrived at long last--our flashy onyx and gold class rings. We were all very proud of our em- blems and vowed to uphold their symbols.

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7171441445 'ml' M., QI Front row Llonel Labonte Harrtet Lavote Louts Lavote Jeanne Harnel Donald Nlnllen Janet Nlnllen Roger Labonte Back row George Walker Janet Burletgh Eddre Hamel Charlvn stexens slnrlew Roper You are the man to keep your wo d The members ot the Lamprey Chapter of the Natronal Honor Socrety moved tnto actton 1n September w1th the electron of offtcers Donald Mullen was chosen Presldent, w1th Louts Lavore as Vtce Presldent and Jeanne Hamel as Secretary Student Patrol posrtrons were completely fllled and trafftc supervrsron went smoothly throuohout the year In March t NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY X I 2 QV: Zlx SL he new members of the Socrety were chosen by the faculty and rnttrated rn a rmpressrve Candlelrght ceremony The new members are Charlyn Steyens, Janet Burletvh George Walker, Shxrley Roper, Janet Mullen and I-larrtet Layo1e The attrrbutes necessary for membershrp rn the Natronal Honor Sottety are Character Scholarshlp Lead crshtp and qeI'X1Ce -X more rrgrd dt frnltron of th se ttrrrs set rnto us thrs ytar has made mtrnbtrslu a more respected honor and rarsed the Socrety s esteem rn the eyes of the student body U