Nute High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Milton, NH)

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THE PURPLE AND GOLD The Everett lf. lf ox Prize for a girl is given by Mrs. Everett F. Fox in memory of her husband, who, for many years, was a member of the board of trustees. The recipients of these prizes last year were Blanche Dorr and Kenneth Stowe. THE BAUSCH AND LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD This nationally recognized award for high scholastic attainment in science studies will be presented to the member of the graduating class, who, in the faculty's estimation, has shown the greatest progress in science during his or her school career. The award is sponsored by the Bausch and Lomb Optical Company as an incentive to high school science students. Last year it was awarded to Philip Lord. THE BECKER COLLEGE AWARD The Becker College Award, a sterling silver key, is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has maintained the highest averages in his studies. Only students who have taken the Commercial Course are eligible for this new award. Lloyd lludson received this honor last year. READERS DIGEST A year's subscription of the Readers Digest is given to the valedictorian of the graduating class and last year Blanche Dorr was the one to receive this subscription. FRE SHMAN RECEPTION The Sophomore Class gave the Freshman Class their annual reception on Sep- tember 23rd. Everyone had a good time, especially those who watched the freshmen receive their initiation. Afterward all joined in playing various games which were followed by refreshments. THANK YOU PARTY Soon after the Freshman Reception, the Freshman Class gave the Sophomore Class a Thank You Party, to which the whole school was invited. This masquerade was a great success, judging from the costumes. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY The annual school Christmas Party was held December 20 with a committee composed of Olida Soucy, Myrtle Durkee, Betty Susmann and Robert VVilson in charge. After games were played and the presents were given out. refreshments were served by the Home Economics Class. Many of the freshmen seemed disap- pointed because Santa Claus was not able to be present. JIMMY MOORE In March We enjoyed an illustrative lecture by Jimmy Moore on Ravelings from a Mexican Zarapef' It was very interesting but slightly gruesome. l24l

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THE PURPLE AND GOLD SCHOOL NOTES PRIZES The announcement of Founders Day with its prize speaking contest awakens in the energetic and conscientious pupils a desire for some of the prizes awarded annually. Among these prizes are those given to winning par- ticipants in the prize speaking contest. Any pupil, boy or girl. freshman or senior, who has not previously won a first prize, may compete for the Spauld- ing Declamation Prizes. Hon. Rolland H. Spaulding of Rochester, a member of the board of trustees, is the donor of the prizes, which amount to fifty dol- lars. The flrst prizes are fifteen dollars each, and the second prizes are ten dol- lars each. This year these were awarded in two divisions, Humorous and Dramatic. It is not unusual for a freshman competing against upper classmen to win prizes. Three out of the four awards were won by freshmen. The seniors for four years strive for the special prizes which are awarded to the members of their class on graduation night. THE SETH F. DAWSON PRIZE These beautiful silver trophies are given each year to the boy and girl who has the highest scholastic standing of all those who have won letters in athletics and have exemplified a high type of sportsmanship, thus rewarding the Cardinal Virtues of Education, namely Health, Command of Fundamental Processes and Vlforthy Use of Leisure Time. Last year the recipient of the boy's cup was Philip Lord, and the girl's cup was awarded to Blanche Dorr. THE NUTE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PRIZE The Nute High School Alumni Association offers a prize of ten dollars to the member of the graduating class, who during his four years, has maintained the highest standard of scholarship, Last year this prize was awarded to Blanche Dorr. COBB MEMORIAL PRIZE The Henry E. Cobb Memorial Prize is given by Mrs. llenry E. Cobb and her daughter. Miss Helen Cobb. This prize is for the member of the graduation class who, during his four years, shows the greatest improvement in his command of written and spoken English, and in his knowledge of English literature. Fifteen dollars is thus awarded to some senior who has persevered when he has found the Work difficult. Last year the winner of this prize was Ruth Dixon. THE FOX MEMORIAL PRIZE Ten dollars is awarded each boy and girl who, during the four years, has most closely approached a high ideal of school citizenship. The Elbridge VV. Fox Prize for a boy is given by Mrs. George II. Carmichael in memory of her grandfather, the l-lon. Elbridge VV. Fox, who, for fourteen years, was president of the board of trustees. l23l

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THE PURPLE AND GOLD TOWN MEETING Every year the Senior History Class goes to town meeting to see exactly how it is run. This year the class, accompanied by Mr. Anderson, went Tuesday, March 9. A mock town meeting was held later and school problems were discussed and voted on. SENIOR CLASS TRIP On February 10, the Senior Class, accompanied by Miss Sherburne, went to Rochester to see the movie Gone With The Wind. This picture was of special interest to this class because they were studying the Civil VVar period in United States History. . JUNIOR PROM The Junior Prom was held May 16 with music by Ray VVelch and his orches- tra. The hall was attractively decorated with two shades of green and white. THE ACTIVITIES PERIOD Perhaps you have heard much about the Activities Period. First of all it was introduced five years ago for the purpose of giving those pupils that go on the bus an opportunity to participate in activities they otherwise could not. The regular periods were juggled around and the noon hour was shortened in order to have the last period in the morning, a half hour one, to be used for these activities. During the five years, different activities in the form of clubs and sports have been intro- duced. Some have stayed while others have been dropped because of lack of inter- est. Nevertheless this period has been very successful and much appreciated by the students. The Activities Period has been used for things other than the activities sched- uled. At one time during the year the entire student body assembled in the main room where they enjoyed moving pictures by Jimmy Moore. One morning in March, the school had the pleasure of having for a speaker, Mr. Herbert D. Miller, Vocational Counselor and Instructor, at McIntosh Business College. He gave a very interesting talk on Vocations, In that talk he gave experiences of both boys and girls in many fields. On April 14, we were privileged to have the World's Amateur Champion Typist, Miss Grace Phelan, who has an official record of 133 net live-stroke words a minute for thirty minutes. She actually typed 143 words per minute during her demonstration here at Nute. l25l