Peacham Academy - Spotlight Yearbook (Peacham, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1960 volume:

, J -v . r ( Teacher, educator, student benefactor, and civic servant are titles suitable for rir, Howard T, Smith. After teachin; at Milton Academy for many years, Mr, Smith, while in retirement has taken part in formulating; many of the school ' s present policies, for several years, as the Trea- surer of the boara of Trustees, In these capaci- ties and many otiiers, he has been truly a a ding light in the lives of many young people and in their respective schools. As an exoression of our appreciation, the class of i960 wishes to dedicate the I96O edition of the Spotlight to Mr. Howard T, Smith. D E D I C A r I N ;.:. ' - i Ar..p,i ««. r jKiJii ,_ — ■%..•_ -i,- J%- C cLlUxjI CnMJi v As the 19?9-1960 school year draws to a close, we the class of i960 are, of course, looking fortrard to the future with the hope that, as we go out into the world, successfully. we shall be able to meet all the challenges of life Many of us will go on to higher education, their life ' s work immediately. while others will begin We wish to thank our capable school board and faculty for their guid- ance aind encouragement given us in the past four years. We hope we will never disappoint them. We could never overlook the wonderful hot mealo prepared for us by the Hot Lunch cooks during the cold winter months. Our last two years have brought out many new ideas and activities, foremost of which this year was the football team. Our new schedule and study hall arrangement will always be remembered. No matter where we go in life or what we do, we shall always ranember the open doors of Peacham Academy and the parents, friends, and teachers who gave us our start. Co-Editors I First Row - rlr. Joiui i.ee, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Jean Holler Miss Ann Mascuch, I ' O-s. Grace tioy, Mrs. Ethel Case, Mrs. Doris Berry, Mr. Bradlev Potter Second Row-Mr. Richard Lvnde, Mr. Robert Cubie, Mr. Kenneth Roller Mr. Francis Perry, Mr. Donald Clark, Mr. David Macdonald, Mr. Paul Massie acuCtif There was quite a change in the faculty of the Academ- this year. The teachers, the degrees which they hold, the collet;e which they ob- tained these degrees from, and the subjects wtiich they teach are list- ed below. Mr. Francis S. Perry, Principal A, B, Bowdoin College Ed, K, University of Maine Mrs, Grace Roy Ph. B, University of Vermont Trif onometry, Al:,ebra, Plane Geomotry, Latin Mrs, Mar ' aret ' •iilson B, A, C-encva College Typing I and II, Shorthand, Bookkeeping Mr. A, Donald Clark B, A, Bowdoin College General Science, Biology Mr, Richard Lynde B, A, University of New Hampshire American Literature, Creative Writing Mr. iJaviu I ' lacaonald, Head of Maple Hall Ph. B, Boston College d. M, Boston College Latin, n lish 9 and 10 Mr. Kent Roller, Head of Alumni House B, A, University of Colorado CheiTiistry, Algebra I, Advanced Math Mrs, Jean Roller, Head of Alumni House B, A, University of Colorado French I and II Miss Ann Kiascuch, Head of Hooker House B. S. Columbia University Aeronautics Mr, Robert Cubie A. B. Eastern Nazarene Colle ie American History, Geography, Spanish Mr, Bradley Potter Lyndon Teachers Collef e Jr. High n ' lish, Reading, Science Mrs, Doris Beny Geneva College Plymouth Teachers College Remedial Reading yirs, Ethel Case Connecticut State Teachers College Remedial Readint Mr, John Lee B. E, Castleton Teachers College Ed, K, Boston University General Business, General Math, Jr. High Social Studies, Math n WOWP in - uo Qirf ? « Mofe flrm Sur- uS? UJKa a. ' oVitton ?of CL aa.ttSveVor f 1 SrcntLcL Kustoujitzr I • RtOty = Ro . TAent.ty ? n pft V - rt dvea-«i i 3HIH1SI E. AGHTLLES Vest Danrllle, Vt. April 23, 19li2 ' • foise is not necessary for success. FaTorite SaTing: Sure Nickname: Shirlej Future ' laas: College or work Farorite Studj: Shorthand -Actirities: Hatioaal Honor Society 3,h; BEE ffl ' S 3,lij Basketball 1,2,3, Mara?er h} Photography Cl-ab k; Yearbook h. SANDP.i JANE BLAINE Vest Barnet, Vemont February 15, 19a2 Athletics her hobby, good nature her guide Nicicnane: Sandy Hobby: Dale Future Plans: B-osiness School, marriage Favorite Study: Bookkeeping Activities; Basketball 1,2,3, co-captain Iij Cneerleaiing Ii; Class Vice-President 1, Secretary 2; Oirls ' StaT e 3: Dramatics 1, 2j H. y. S. Pinafore 1; Athletic Club Uj Glee Club 1,2,3,U; Lions Club Yusic Scho- larship 3j Orchestra Ij TLee Club 1,2, 3, li Student Co ' incil Secretary lij BSE HITS 1,2 3; National Honor Society 3,li; Softball 2,3; Spotlight co-editor h. t a BOBEST LOUIS BOEH Con«ay, Massachusetts July 15, 19hl Silently he goes his way, but not forgotten. Kicknaae : Bob Hobby: Fjecord Collecting Future Plans: Join Anay, go to college Farorite Study: History Actirities: Darrov School 9, Frontier P gi- onal School 10; ILee Clii h; Yearbook k. 7I0LST TJ.TZRk COTET Holliston, Massachusetts Nover ber 23, 19u2 Nice things ccwse in STiall paclcages. FaToi te S-aving: I do declare; ' ficknafle: 7i r-Tobbj: eollecting aveatera and Jewelry fTiture a-s: Undecidsd Farorite Studv! Creative Writing Activities: Holliston High School 1; Jere- miah S. Burke School 2,3; Hee O- jb Ij Athletic Cl i) Uj Yearbook U. i yC?.3AK DILLCN Tonkers, New York October 2h, 1?U0 Let the iav hring vhat it villi ?aTorit« Sajing: Tabah Nickna: : Bill Future Plana; Collese Farorite Studj: Aeronautics Activities: Roosevelt HjLgh School, Tonkers, New To IT, 1,2, 3 J ' not-ograonj h. X ::a3b ridge, Xassach-aaetta J ' olj 2li, 19a2 SeTBr tzxuble trcible, till tro ' jble ' roubles joi. I! Jerry Hobbv; Sports Future ?iaz3: Telle ge Favorite Study: Aeronautics Activities: 3rovn and ?(ichols Cl-ib 3; ?d_fle -uo 3j Baske-wb : Photograpfcv 3j Football ii. ■ n .,ii 1533 ■ -,• WALTER U. HINCK Eastcheater, New York ¥a.j 12, 19[i2 School? I suppose it is a necessary evU. Favorite Saving: Umbah NicknaT.e: Gig Hobby: Playing Cards Future Plans: College Favority study: Aeronautics Activities: Eastchester Hig i, Sastchestar, New York 1,2,3; Football U. EAHL E. JOHNSON Boston, Massachusetts September 25, 19U2 Better to be short and shine Than tall and cast a shadow, Favorite Saying: ' •Dnbah Nicknaiie : Jax Hobby: Cuns Future Plans: College Favorite Study: Geometry Activities: Hillcrest School, Brookline, ' - ' ass- achusetts, 9j Kennebec School, Voolwitch, vaine, 10; Football h; Chess Club 1 . KAHL LES JUHENTTUFF West Bamet, Vermont October 16, 19li2 •For he ' s a jollj, good fellow. NickQa?ne: Karl Hobby: Loafing Future Plans: Undecided Favorite Study: Plane Geometry Activities: Basketball U; Athletic Club li; Student Council h; Class treasurer 1,3,U Tice-President 2. j.v: Tt=I .eranrisr _: , :=;::-: — _ ' _ .- 7 - a 5 5 ? urs ' ' g - :ja , zW F -rrri ts S .. — ! i-cii Arri-rl ' 15 5 ; i3 JCr t-r-?. 1 '  ritD ; r.?; ' «, ; r ' I— I; rL_ I i: — I . r ' ■:; - T— T : a s irs.TT.s : -•3 S S ' . ' a.. - ,=. . - ' s East ?; -ers - -.srs ' s s -c-Uj Kir ;. .= -; ; ?:er. Favorite Sf dv; r«.-:- ' . ActiTiti.??: •• 5-= ■ - 1 9 !,. •-s . . ,f5 Honor Sccis-.T - .,, I i  J3: . bov u ?a orit ? 5«a7i. g; ?. ' ealV ' ■•;?•« irj.ir.-. ,  I — - .  _A ■• • -. ••nw I. p3r ?rit.s 5tMi ; rv-r.i j:j: and Sh.T ' . •a-.-. . . S. ?i3fi: ' or« 1; 5-ft il ' . T; H:--i?tl. ' ■ ' - - -: ' 1 55 r«5ii«?:-.: T; S c: t rv 1, 1-5 :. ' : R. BARCE PRICE Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania March lU, 1939 Life ' s too short to •worry. ' Favorite Saying; Uinbah Nickname: Barge Hobby; Cars Future Plans; Work Favorite Study; Dairy Science Activities; Mining Mechanical Institute 1,2 Football h; Yearbook U; BEE HIVE Uj Ski Club 3. DAVID VANAID ROY West Bamet, Vemont August 25, 19U2 Personality and success go hand in hand. Nickname; Dave, Roy Hobby: Hot rods or cars Future Plans; Work in an airoort Fav orite Study: Mathematics and girls Activities; Captain Magazine Campaign Uj High Salesman of Magazine Campaign 1,2,3, h; Class Secretary h DAVID WIMAN ROYLE Lexington, Massachusetts July 17, I9la A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men, Nickname; Shrimp Hobby: Music Future Plans; College of Medicine Favorite Study: Mathematics Activities; Lexington High 1, Glee Club 2,3, h; Riding Club 2; Class Treasurer 2; Vice President 3, k; Science Club 2j Camera Club 2,3,]4j Band Uj All State Music Fes- tival 3; Chess Club 3j Athletic OLub Treas- urer h; Dramatics 2,3j Yearbook h; Cap- tain Magazine Campaign I4J Basketball Man- ager h. Sffl ' IERS ALEXANDER SPERING Chevy Chase, Maryland Januaiy h, 19Ul His todays and yesterdays Are the blocks with which he builds, Nickname: Spiv Future Plans: College Favorite Study: Trigonometry Activities: Leland Jr. High School 9; Bethesda Chevy Chase High School 10; Glee Club itj Chess Club, Secretary 3 Pre3ident lij Yearbook U. ( d 0 f959 DONALD ACHILLES is attending Plymouth Teachers College in Plymouth, Mew Hampshire, WAY1 !E BERRY is goinj, to Randolph Technical School in Randolph, Vermont. EDITH BILLINGTON is workint; in an insurance office in New Jersey, SUE DA TISSON is attending Lyndon Teachers College in Lyndon, Vermont. MARJORY FARROW is married to John Davidson and is taliing a one-year secretarial course at Champlain Business College in Burlington, JOE FELTON is ii. tae Army. BILL FLEM TMG is atteriuint, the University of Rhode Island, STUART JACKED! an JAMET STORLY are married and living in New Ashford, Massachusetts RUSSELL KINERSON is attending Kiddle bury College in Middlebury, Vermont SKEELE LIVINGSTON is married to Lucille Stone and living in Missouri, They have a son, SALLY NUNN is working for a practical nurse in North Concord, Vermont, LOIS R ' - ' MO jT) is attending Business School in Northampton, Massachusetts LILLIAJI THR .SKE ' .R is in the Army, She is stationed at Fort McClellan in Alabama. PAMELA VAN NOSTR ' -ND is doing Medical Technician work in Long Island. JEAN WARDEN is attending the University of Vermont, DA TID (BUCK) WHITE and MARY NUTTER are married and living in South Peacham. DAVE WHITE is attending Lyndon Teachers College ELIZABETH WTNEEU-? .H is attending Russell Sage College in Troy, New York Front Roy - Shirley Achilles, Earl Johnson, Laurie Nelson, David Royle, Mrs, ilson, Robert Lanctot, Karl Jurentkuff, Somers Spering, Violet Corey. Second Row - Barge Price, Bill Dillon, Sandra Blaine, Jerry Franchot, Walter Hinck, Robert Boeh, David Roy, Kenneth Moore. S, eticon (}icu President - Robert Lanctot Vice President - David Royle Secretary - Laurie Nelson Treasurer - Karl Jurentkuff When the Class of I96O started high school in the fall of 1956 there were 11 members in it. During our first year we were initiated and became full-fledged members of Peacham Academy. We put on some very successful record-hops and skating parties to earn money. Pat Patch was our president. When we returned in 19?7, we found the teaching staff changed. Although we had only 10 members of our class back, new additions brought the total up to 15 at the end of that school year. We had the pleasure of initiating the incoming freshmen, and of sponsor- ing the Freshman ' s Reception, a very successful dance on which we made % x profit. Other activities included record hops and skat- ing Darties, The fall of 1958 saw our school building considerably ch;inged along with several different teachers. Bob Lanctot was our presi- dent. Besides the usual activities were a winter carnival and, of course, our big dance, the traditional Junior Prom, which meant a lot of hard work for everyone, but which was a huge success. Laurie Nelson was Queen with Nick Hinch as King. David Royle and Laune Nelson and Sandra Blaine reoresented our class at the Ver- mont usic Festival. Our final year at ' eacham at laob arrived, along with many new members. The trip to New York during our spring vacation was the high-light of the year. And, as a class project, we published the school yearbook, along with the help of a few students in each of the other classes. Other fund-raising activities helped to oay our way to New York, Mrs. Wilson, our class advisor has worked very hard with us and we would all like to express our appreciation to her. Commencement exercises were held at the Peacham Congregation- al Church on June 9, I960. Senior f o t Most Popular Best Personality Best Mannered Best Dressed Most Athletic Best Dancer Best Figure Most Likely to Succeed Sunniest Smile School Spirit Most Studious Most Responsible Clown Flirt Most Carefree Boy David Royle Walter Hinck Ken Moore Bob Boeh Bob Lanctot David Royle Somers Spering David Royle David Royle Bob Lanctot Ken Moore David Royle David Royle David Royle VJalter Hinck Girl Violet Corey Violet Corey Laurie Nelson Violet Corey Sandra nlaine Sandra Blaine Violet Corey Sandra Blaine Violet Corey Violet Corey Sandra Blaine Sandra Blaine Violet Corey Violet Corey Vj Qle ' .re - oLadt UUitl and Testament We, the class of I960, of the town of Peacham, Commonwealth of Ver- mont, being of sound mind and meraorj ' , do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: Laurie Nelson - I leave my driving ability to Mr, Lynde, Sandra Blaine - I leave my ability to get hi marks without studying to Pat Lanctot, Shirley Achilles - I leave my business ability to handle financial drives, all the other dirty details connected with them, to Anne Miller, who will get them next year. Violet Corey - I leave my surplus hair to Ifr, Perry. David Royle - I leave my efficiency in handling the mail and ngr friendly- ways to Clifford Hacomber. Barge Price - I leave all my problems to anyone who wants theml Karl Jurentkuff - I leave ray mathematical ability and co-operativeness in class to Gerald Livingston, Walter Hinck - I leave a thermometer that registers 101 to next year ' s Hypochondriacs . Bill Dillon - I leave for New York June 101 Ken Moore - I leave ny conscientious approach and linguistic ability to Phillip Craig for use in his Senior year. DavLd Roy - I leave my souped-up Chevrolet to Bemie Bartlett to work on when he gets sick of working on Surplus trucks. Bob Lanctot - I leave my executive ability, ray histrionic prowess, politi- cal finesse and poetic genius to the Junior men who will need them next year. Bob Boeh - I leave my gentle voice and quiet, unassuming ways to Wesley La sure. Jerry Fr nchot - I leave my hair-cut to Melvin Hutchins. Signed and Sealed (tr -J Ae yUox. CicLdJ Sandra Blaine, Shirley Achilles, Laurie Nelson, Kenneth Moore i ationai . J onor ociet f At the graduation exercises on June U, 19 9 the members of the National Honor Society were announced by Mr. Perry. Those students achieving an average of 85 or over during the past three years vere Marjory Farrow and Elizabeth Wineburgh, ' 59; Shirley Achilles, Sandra Blaine, and Laurie Nelson, and Kenneth Moore, ' 60 If these latter students maintain their present high average during the remainder of their senior year in ' 60, they will be permitted to keep their Honor Society pins and will have the dis- tinction of presenting pins to the new members chosen for the Honor Society in 1959-1960. First Row-Delores Thresher, Doris Clark, Bernard Bartlett, Cathie Mallet, Don- ald RanSall, Mrs. Roy, Paul Davidson, Anne Miller, Sue Blunt, Richard Somers. Second Row- Frank Sharoe, Donald Moore, Neil Grant, Philip Craig, Melvin Hutchin Richard Bailey, Roger Polk, Robert Ward, CMCOft (}i U President - Paul Davidson Vice President - Donald Randall Secretary-Treasurer - Anne Miller When vie entered Peachain Academy in the autumn of ' 57 there vere 17 of us, and three other students joined our class during that year. Our officers were Frank Thresher, President; Donald Moore, Vice President; and Kaye Patch, Secretary-Treasurer. Our more successful fund-raising activities included an all- scbool talent show followed by a record-hop; and a sock-hou in March of ' 8, held in the gyro. lany of our members participated in athletics: Anne Miller and Elaine Stone played on the girls ' basketball team, while Don Moore and Donald Kinerson made the boys ' team. Baseball olayers included Frank Thresher, Donald Moore, Donald Randall, Donald Kinerson, and Philip Craig, For the ' 58- ' ?9 school year we had 25 members in our Sopho- more class, and late in September we initiated the Freshmen, Perhaps our best activity was the Sing, Sing, Swing record-hop held in March, The same people from the previous year went our for basket- ball and baseball, with the addition of Paul Davidson playing both sports. The 78- ' 60 season found us reduced in number to about the same amount as when vje were Freshmen, even though we acquired several new members. We sta d a Thanksgiving record-nop and planned for the Jun- ior Prom to be held in May. And many of our members took oart in the football and basketball activities, with much enthusiasm for baseball in the spring. I ' Je all looked forward eagerly to receiving our long-awaited class rings in February. o ) Hie. Weec.Hoc ' 1 Th, •Je C ' '  V k isa i !f n ' ho? First Row-Carol Bervdck, Pat Lanctot, Claudia Field, Cliff Macomber, James Han- son, Mr, Clark, Robert Dal ton, John Evans Qail Randall, Karen Bradley, Ross Page. Second Row-Marie Trigilio, Kathy Granger, Jackie Roy, Laurie Wilson, Jerry Jur- entkuff. Dale Roy, Mary Miller, Carolyn Berwick, Nancy Sheilds, Lois Nunn, Jill Jurentkuff , Third Row -Wesley Masure, Mark Thelin, Richard Graves, David Thompson, Ronald Ballou, Steve Price, Gordon Fleming, Hamilton Strayer. opk r omore a aJJ President - Robert Dalton Vice President - James Hanson Secretary- Treasurer - John Evans Student Council - Clifford ' ' acomber The ruling body of this promising class is contained in one of the better dormitories on the Academy campus, and certainly one of the most historic. Along with the officers presiding at the Elkins Tavern is our most gifted and musically inclined class advisor and director of the Glee Club, Mr. Clark. As we entered last year we were greeted by an initiation prepared by last year ' s Sophomores, this year ' s Juniors. It was a gala occasion and a wonderful nev; experience for all of us. Under the able direction of Mr. Russell Mead, the assistant head- master, the class was off to a good start. Contained in the list of activities for last year were: A dance early in the years, a hayride and dance that was not very profitable but a lot of fun, and many more various and enjoyable activities. The class officers for last year were: President-Laurie Vllson, Vice President-Carol Berwick, Secretary-Treasurer-Carolyn Berwick, The school season was briefly marred last year by a veiy costly fire that destroyed a new dormitory just completed in Oct- ober, and the town ' s historic library which contained many rare books that can never be replaced. This year the Sophomore Qass has sponsored a Reception for the incoming Freshman Class and plans to hold an ice skating party in the middle of February. This also promises to be a veiy fruitful year as far as progress is concerned, Ve owe much of this to Mr. Clark and the other wonderful peopl who have helped us so much. i C U)K«.i-o ce? On ' W: Kaf « H«xll ei.u. ntet 1 n n r First Row -Erica Masure, Patsy Faris, Jody LaF ranee, Joe Saczawa, .Vrs, Case, Robert Sorrow, ike Petrie, Judy Roy, Virginia Shields. Second Row - iartha Blaine, Norman Achilles, Darwin Jurentkuff, John Soraers, Ed lieynoias, fiarc Whilanan, Dorothy Taylor Third Row-Howard Haivey, ea Grant, Gerald Livingston, Bradley Gilbert xe Jc KCUt In September ' S9 the F reshman class was organized and, of course, initiated by the Sophomores at the Freshman Reception. Mrs. Case was selected for our advisor. Our 19 members participated actively in various school organiza- tions and in athletics. Bradley Gilbert, Joseph Saczawa, and Robert Soriow were on the football team; and Gerald Livingston and Robert Sorrow playeu uasjietball. Representing our class on the girls ' basket- ball team were Joa LaFrance, Martha Blaine, and Judy Roy. Our class was well represented in other activities besides the ball teams, here were 9 of us in Athletic Club, 5 in Art Club, U in C. A. P. and Ski ?lub, and 3 in the Band. In February the Freshman Class sponsored a Valentine Record Hop, which took a lot of time and effort, but which was well worth it. First Row - Theodore Nunn, Nancy Thresh er, Robert Miller, Mr. Lee, Susan Graves, Ernest Shatney, Richard ace Second Row - Francis Ihurber, Mary Bean, Wayne Beane, George Hil- dreth, Cynthia Quimby S l t tacU President - Wayne Beane Vice President - George Hildreth Treasurer - Francis Thurber Secretary - Richard Pace In the fall of dent members back, our class picture wa Among our Junio the Seventh Grade, h a Halloween party. Thresher entertained We planned to s the end of the year. ' 9 we welcomed many of our boarding stu- One of them, i ' eter Herbert, arrived after s taken. Mr. Lee ws our class advisor, r High activities, which we share with ave been included a roller-skating party, and a Christmas Party, at which Nancy us by playing the guitar and singing, ponsor one or two more record hops before to raise money for a class trip. f i ' «. First Row -David Field, Robert McGill, Judy Lanctot, Thadeus Thresher, Mr. Potter, David La Rose, VJilliam White, Calvin Masure. Second Row - ike Gaskill, Jimny Lanctot, Jean Miller, John Niemszyk, John Goslant, Ann Petrie. Seventh Ljtade President - Michael Gaskill Vice President - David Field Secretary - Jean Miller Treasurer - Ann Petrie This year the Seventh Grade, along with the other half of the Junior High, the Eighth Grade, has put on several ac- tivities, to raise money for a class trip in the spring. Among them were a roller-skating party, a Halloween party, and a Christmas party. At our Christmas party, which was held at the girls ' dorm, we danced and plajned games, with Mr. Potter, our class advisor, acting as Santa Qaus. o p5 n n First Row - Richard ace, Violet Corey, George Hildreth, Cathie Mallett, Francis Thuitier, Marc VThitman, Ed Reynolds, Wayne Beane, John Niemszyk, Jody La France, Somers Spering, Robert Miller, Mchael Gaskill. Second Row - Howard Harvey, Robert Dal ton, Bernard Bartlett, Earl Johnson, Barge Price, Ned Grant, David ' Royle, Frank Sharpe, Hamil- ton Strayer, Bill Dillon, Sue Bl int, Bradley Gilbert, Joe Saczawa. Third Row - James Hanson, Richard Bailey, Robert Boeh, Steve Price Cliff Macomber, Neil Grant, Walter Hinck, Jerry Franchot, Paul Davidson, Ronald Ballou, Roger Polk, David Thompson, Gordon Fleming. cJjorm cJ lj e So you think you know your fellow students? You may be acquainted with them, but we boarders say you don ' t really know them until you ' ve been with them twenty-four hours a day, until you ' ve seen them in many different lights—when they ' ve had a fi t with their best friend, come down with the flu just before a big dance, dropped a bowl of gravy in the dining hall, gotten dressed up in their best for church or their worst for work squad, received a letter from their loved ones back home, or just crawled out of bed. You get the full benefit of a high school when boarding there, and you are more a part of the school. This year we ' ve had four dormitories, three of which were divided according to grades. The exception was Hooker House where the girls stayed with their House Mother, Miss Mascuch, She taught Aeronautics and mothered the girls. Also, a canary and a few mice lived at Hooker House, Another dormitory was Alumni House viiich was occupied by seventh, eighth, and ninth graders and directed by Mr. and Mrs. Roller. The boys there had it easy, because they could roll light out of bed, down the stairs, and into the dining hall for breakfast. Of course, it was harder for them to keep the place clean, with boarders and day students eat- ing lunch there, but they did a good job of it. Maple Hall, where the Peacham Academy Juniors and Sen- iors stayed, was noted for its honor system. After receiving a certain number of gigs (demerits) several of the boys were restricted for a week-end or put on work squad. Mr. Macdonald was in charge of Maple Hall, but Mr. Lee, Mr. Cubie and Mr. Lynde also stayed there. Also, Mrs. Sykes, the cook, resided in a room in the back of the dormitory. Last, but not least, we had Elkins Tavern, Mr. Clark had the pleasure of being in charge of this dorm, and only Sophomores boarded there. With Mr. Clark ' s excellent sense of humor and musical ability, there was never a dull moment. Mr. and Mrs. Foss, the owners of the building, and their two children also stayed there and took charge when Mr. Clark was away. Boarding at a school is something we feel every high school student should have the opport mity to do. Dorm life teaches you about others and how to get along with them, which is an important factor in preparing yourself for the future and your vocation. J jLLms- Jtu cn, IJ in m % :r-A I :rLcJ a i m f L jH ruj. c- 1 1 I Vim n   p •• « :iii .-v ♦ FiSSHMOi ffi3?Tiai in boar- .-: ' -. - ; rrssjae . Caa «.rriT l, tb« fTTSSnez ve-- pf-jz ijl ' w tags «.: • 5 7 ' . ' -? tbeir as es orer a Kicroacaae. Zzts ' .-tkz : ' . rrtfriH of «tTs:ts azii riasi: , tiers i«.s a sexi-rrr-M.! ii-r«. ' y T ' T i ' sat.z. chose partaers for tbe first ia.ac« ir crder tc ? -. r?:-«7 «r-C3tiin c. Later is tbe ereniag t-r;€re was a recsiTizi liz « ii; -..rw ? rszjr«: r«- c«i ' « i •veil wishsa for tlje roaizg T ar. waai: kss f:Lr:iis: «; rj Vi« !5iplo at£ of Hard«ick. Bafresiaaiti wara rl: tLr-j:ui ' ' « «— -f- Tbe SoTshoTPores did as axcellent ob decors wj •? iikll vs -r zx tai frees crer r ATufr -itii cornstalks and r-aicacin? :i ' -? .•■:r-Z ' 5-«. A pro- fit of 415 W ' S r ilised after tiae expesses is; :«5r wi;. KASdZISE CA.VP1I3J 4 eo ile of «Mk3 after s ool started. ' ■- ' • ' j-i iritis of 3sAiB|;too esse to tte icadetcy as a represent t- ■. :- i i - --u ■: •. aal ■fteader Service, Inc. i u.ch boids a school oafaziae o Ji.T t:. r ••s:;- r -r. osea for captains were Darid Boyle, itoc irs bead i ' ' • t 5 ' .j ' . i:tb, fi.nd 12ti: grades; and narid Roy, ifeio led the xt., fti.  jsc H ' -t frfrdea. Laarie Belson was tbe Bxtsiaess ! aaafer and Mrs, Roy ws.? ti-e factuty adTisor. r aring tbe tvo weeks tb t tbe cavpaigs ' «fts takisc 7.1 «ce, a series of drawings was beld durisg lAich flC «? i-.- ' -tz tw ' - z all, ftis helped to keep interest in tbe cantoaifr .-j ■.«:::■- r. Tbe goal for tbe two weeks was l : . .■ . . a . . • ' ■ f.z :. vt bad only 5£.83. Cmt of this str tbe school recei d $162,95, ost ef which was used tc hny foot ll equipaest. David Soy was tbe hi gh salesw z  gs-. z this year. His total sales were 1112,27. He received the first rsrise of $10. «  «.l   aa8hi] cita- Uon, and a •IDO Clxfc pin. Ttavid Boyle was the secoad hi iest saleswan, selling $ 1. . Bt was girea tbe second prise of 15.00 and also a certificate for haTlag sold over $25. Jody lA France sold $ii2,50 worth of ■afasiaes, aakinf her the third highest saleswaa. She received a prt.se of $3.00 and also a cer- tificate for selling over $25. First Rov -Carol Berwick, Doris Clark, Shirley Achilles, Kenneth Moore, Mrs. Wilson Patsy Faris, Karen Bradley, Cathie Hallett Second Row- John Niemszyk, John Somers, Barge Price, Laurie Wilson, Nancy Shields, Virginia Shields . Third Row-Robert Lanctot, Gordon Fleming, Neil Grant, Ned Grant. KJOh ffirC J7xjL4 a4a4)uuuAy The ♦•Beehive staff had an active year publishing the paper eveiy other week. Each Monday the staff met to get their assignments and to of- fer ideas for the betterment of the paper. After much sweat, eraser dust, and many attempts, the final draft went to press on Thursday or Friday. Copies were sold for five cents each and sent to a subscription ' list of about fifty at one dollar a year. In the fall some of the members attended the 5th Annual Press Conference at Lyndon Teachers ' College. There were different dis- cussion groups on subjects relating to publishing a school news- paoer. Each member left with a better idea of what the quality of a newspaper sho iLd be. The paper has aei-ved its purpose successfully by creating quite a bit of discussion among the students. It has been a dif- ferent media to different people. To Alumni and friends, it has served to bring them the news of latest events. To students, it has kept them up to date on athletics, coming events and news and gossip around the school. Kenneth A. Moore Editor 5V g SS T J S EDITOR KENNETH MOOHE ASSISTANT EDITOR PATSY PARIS CIRCULATION EDITORS SHIRLEY ACHILLES DORIS CI, ARK APT EDITORS SPORTS EDITORS HUMOR EDITORS NANCY SHIELDS PATSY PARIS LAURIE VILSON NEIL GRANT SHIRLEY ACHILLES KAREN BRADLEY GORDON FLEMING REPORTERS: CAROL BEWICK BOP LANCTOT VIRGINIA SHIELDS JOHN SOMERS DELORES THRESHER NED GRANT ADVISOR: MRS. WILSON First Row -Karl Jurentkuff, Mrs. Roy, Robert Lanctot, Melvin Hutchins, Sandra Blaine . Second Row -Wayne Beane, Cliff Ma comber, Judy Roy, Jean Miller, President - Robert Lanctot Vice re sident - Melvin Hutchins Secretary - Sandra Blaine This year, after being inactive for a couple of seasons, the Student Council has finally reorganized. Both the 7th and 8th grades and the Senior High School are i pi sented. Mrs. Roy is our advisor. The Student Council has thus far this year joined the National Association of Student Councils, from which we receive Student Council Magazines, and the Vermont Association. Also, the Council, assisted by the faculty, chose the basketball cheer- leaders. It is our hope that, now it has been re-ostablished, the Student Council will continue to operate here at Peacham Academy and will promote its purpose of creating a better and closer student-teacher relationship by helping to solve the various problems that may arise. • O O ' ' . a - r First R ow - Judy Lanctot, Frica Nasure, Susan Graves, Cathie Lanctot, Gail Randall, Marie Trigilio, Jill Jurentkuff, Ka Violet Corey, Ann Petrie, Nancy Thresher, Carol Berwick. Second Row -Cynthia Quimby, Virginia Shields, Jean rlilier, ger, Martha Blaine, Carolyn Berwick, jMary I-liller, Howard Ha Hildreth, Bradley Gilbert, Jackie Fx)y, Judy Roy, Iiary Faris, Laurie i ' Jeison Third Row -Ken iioore, Anne r-i.ller, Laurie Wilson, David Hanson, Steve f ' rice, Mr. Clark, Sandra Blaine, Bob Boeh Joe Saczawa, Robert Dalton, Wayne Beane hallet, Pat ren Bradley, Kathy Gran- rvey, G€orfc,e Bean, Pa toy Royle, James , Ned Grant, (? The Glee Club was made up of those boys and girls havin; an inter- est in choral singin ;. They met twice a week, with Mr. Perry as di- rector and Kr. Clark as the capable accompanist. Since much of the music numbered only a few copies for each selec- tion, Mr. Peri-y spent a great deal of time and effort transcribing and then running it off on the Ldtto Machine, so that each student could have his own copy. tkietlc 6Aoclatl President: Paul Davidson Vice President: Neil Grant Secretary: Jody La France Treasurer: David Royle At the beginning of the year an Athletic Association was or- ganized for those students interested in participating in any of the sports offered at Peacham Academy. During its first meeting, members of the club made plans for activities they wished to spon- sor during the school year, as well as electing officers. The Association has been very successful in raising funds. In order to obtain money for much-needed new football and basket- ball uniforms, each member contributed J2.00 in dues. The profit from a dance in honor of the football nlayers added to this fund. Perhaos the biggest contrroution to the school, besides suo- port at the games, has been orovided by the Athletic Association ' s purchase of a new basketball scoreboard for the gymnasium. Through parents, almost $ 00 was collected for this project. Members of the Athletic Association are allowed to attend basketball games at a student rate. First Row -Delores Thresher, Marc Whitman, Earl Johnson, Sue Blunt, Miss Kascuch, Howard Harvey, John Evans, Jody LaFrance, Carol Berwick Second Row -David Royle, Hamilton Strayer, Ciordon Fleming, Dick Bailey, Bill Dillon, Ned Grant, Barge Price Third Row-Cliff Macomber, Jerry Franchot, Walter Hinck, Neil Grant, Ronald Ballou C P In 1959 Civil Air Patrol awarded a charter to the Peacham Cadet Squadron. The Cadet Squadron ConuTiander was Cadet Captain David White, a graduate of the Academy. Under Captain White ' s direction and with the assistance of their faculty advisor. Major Ann B. I-lascuch, C, A. P, the cadets held a successf il dance in December to celebrate C. A. P. ' s l8th Anniversary and to raise money for their squadron. Another dance was held in March, In classroom sessions, the cadets studied such things as Military Courtesy and Discipline, Meteorology, Navigation, and Theory of Flight, Outdoors, they became proficient in diT.ll and maneuvers. Practice, search and rescue missions, visits to Air Force bases, maintaining a communications station — all were part of the nationwide Civil Air Patrol program in which they participated. I fw :H £ First Row - Somers Sparing, John Somers, Laurie Nelson, Mr. Lynde, Sandra Blaine, Patsy Faris, Shirley Achilles, Violet Corey. Second Row - David Royle, Robert lanctot, Melvin Hutchins, Neil Gr=int, Kenneth Moore, Barge Price. Co-Editors - Sandra Blaine Laurie Nelson Faculty Advisor - Mr, Lynde Photography Editors - Barge Price Neil Grant Advertising Editor - Ken Moore Art Editor - Nancy Shields Sports Editor - Sandra Blaine Activities Editor - Patsy Faris Reporters - Somers Spering John Somers Violet Corey David Royle Robert Lanctot Mel Hutchins Shirley Achilles n o ' o Front Rov -mchard Pace, John Goslant, Mark Thelin, Mr. Macdonald, Somers Sparing, Lois Nunn, TTieodore N lnn, David Field Second Row -John Niemszyk, Dorothy Taylor, Gordon Fleming, Melvin Hutchins Sue Bliint, Marc i itman C-nju i- C Lc President: Mark Thelin Secretary: Sowers Spering In the fall of 19 9 the Chess Club was reorganized with some of last year ' s members returning. Each Wednesda y during Activities period the Club ' s members met in Mr. Macdonald ' s room to try their skill and patience at the game. Several chess sets were brought in by the members, which al- lowed many students to play at the same time. Those not playing often gave valuable advice to the others, and so were able to in- crease their own knowledge on the subject. First Row - Susan Graves, John Niemszyk, Mary Bean, Marc Whitman, Mrs. Case, Nancy Shields, Jean Miller, Pat Lanctot, Theodore Nunn. Second Row - John Somers, Mary Miller, Bradley Gilbert, Sue Blunt, George Hildreth, Dorothy Taylor, Judy Roy, Lois Nunn. Third Row - Ned Grant, Steve Price, Melvin Hutchins, Walter Hinck, Ronald Ballou, Mark Thelin. 4 gild President - Steven Price Secretary - Ned Grant Librarian - Patricia Lanctot This year at Peacham Academy the Art Club, under the direction of Mrs, Case, constructed and set up decorations for various dances. And during the Fall Foliage Festival in October, the students distributed colorful posters about the town, as well as fashioning eye-catching displays of cornstalks which were then arranged around signposts and other prominent places. Another thing learned by the club was the preparation of crude clay, dug locally, for modelling purposes. Once crushed and strained this clay was then used for making statues and figures. First Row -Shirley Achilles, Jill Jurentkuff, Jody La France, Roger Polk, Mr. Lynde, Bernard Bartlett, Kathy Granger, Karen Bradley, John Somers, Francis Ihurber, Second Row -Laurie Wilson, Robert Dalton, Bill Dillon, Richard Graves, Gordon Fleming, David Royle, James Hanson, Barge Price, Carolyn Beivick. f- kotoarapnu L iuh President - Bernard Bartlett VicQ-President - Roger Polk The Photography Club had many interesting gatherings during the school year of ' 59- ' 60, A very successful hayride and dance was held in November to raise money to start purchasing equipment. It was decided that a darkroom in the attic would be an addition both to the school and to the club, so arrangements to set one up were made. For entertainment at several of our club meetings, students brought in many colored slides showing scenes at the Academy and in the Peacham Area as well as some depicting South America and Europe. An occasional movie, also taker, by a member was put on« Our president, Bernard Bartlett, who has some professional exper- ience described the operating of a 35 millimeter camera. We hope to make next year ' s Photography Club even more enjoy- able and profitable than this one was. First Row - A.nne Miller, Bernie Bartlett, Ned Grant, Hamilton Strayer, Mr. Cubie, Barge Price, Joe Saczawa, Francis Thurber, Donald Randall Second Row - Pat Lanctot, Marc Whitman, Karl Jurentkuff, Bill Dillon, Gordon Fleming, Donald Moore, Richard Bailey, Roger Polk, Gail Randall Third Row - Bob Boeh, Bob Lanctot, Ronald Ballou, Walter Hinck, Cliff Ma comber, Neil Grant, Gerald Livingston, John Niemszyk s The ' 59- ' 60 winter season saw the reorganization of the Ski Club, with Mr. Cubie as faculty advisorc Many of the old members returned, wxth the aauition of several new ones. During the afternoon athletic periods on Mondays, Wednesday, and ■ ' ridays, the students used the nearby Peachsun Community Ski Tow; and on Sunday afternoons many again made use of this facility. Since one of the orimary purposes of the Club was to encourage those students who could ski only a little or not at all, Mr. Cubie and some of the more proficient members gave much advice and instruction on how to better develop their skills in the sport. In February, a Winter Carnival was held at the tow with the Craftsbury ski team present to compete with the Acaderny ' s team. A  i ? 9R 7 ' ' liP ' Firs t Row - wancy Thresher, John Ooslant, Pat Lanctot, Carol Berwick, John Soniers, fiichard Pace, Judy Lanctot, Jiraniy Lanctot, nn Petrie Second Row - Bob Sorrow, Bernie Bartlett, Sandra Blaine, Mr. Perry, Ned Grant, Anne ? ' iller, Jean i-Jiller. Third Row - David Royle, V alter Hinck, Roger Polk, Gordon Fleming (f anci In September, 19 9, Mr. ' Perry reactivated the Academy Band, which had be n discontinued four years a o. The old instruments belonging to the school were repaired, and a request for the loan or donation of more brought in several from generous contributors. Also, Mr. Perry supplied a clarinet, saxophone, and trombone of his own. While some of the students had previously had some instruction as to the operation of one or more of the instruments, the majority had not. Mr. Perry spent many hours in giving individual attention to the interested people who could not play. Claudia Field, Mary Miller, Mrs. Beny, Carolyn Berwick, Gail Randall ICl cc m CjLd President - Mary Miller Secretary-Treasurer - Claudia Field The Hiding Club is made up of people interested in caring for horses and in the problems of horsemanship. During the annual Fall Foliage Festival held in October, the meutoera rode to the picnic area to display their horses to the tourists. Another highlight of this club ' s activities was a trip taken to Wells River, to visit Mrs. Lamarre, who showed the enthusiasts the various tricks her horse could perform. She also answered several questions the students asked her. The Riding Club hopes to stage a horse show sometime near the end of the year, to acquaint the other students at the Acad- emy with their group. .Hi] o ff- of W . HE it A- I O f to c Go A.etv Gr o ' cS  FOOTBALL Co-captain Neil Grant Co-captain Cliff Maconber 1959 was the first year that Peacham Academy has placed a football team on the field since the turn of the century. Practice began the second week ia September with twenty-five boys turning out, many of whom had little or no previous experience. Each of the players bought his own helmet and shoes with much enthusiasm. The rest of the equip- ment was supplied from the funds of the Athletic Association and from proceeds of the school ' s annual Magazine Drive. Everjrone practiced hard to get into good physical condition, which greatly helped the Brown Bear football forces in the 9 campaign. Since most of the players were juniors and sophomores, many of them will be on the squad in the I960 season, when The Bears will be in the Northern Football Conference. This is composed of St. Johnsbury Trade School, Newport High, Winooski High, and St. Mary ' s of St. Al- bans. The team was made up of six seniors, six juniors, five sophomores and four freshmen. The seniors included Barge Price, of Hazel ton, Pa.j David Royle, of Lexington, Mass.; Walter Hinck, of Eastchester, N. Y. ; Earl Johnson, of Boston; and Jerry Franchot, of Cambridge, Mass. Representing the Juniors were Neil Grant, of Lancaster, Mass.; Bernard Bartlett of Nantucket, Mass.; Paul Davidson, of South Ryegate, Vermont; Richard Bailey, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Philip Craig and Frank Thresher of Peacham. Sophomores were Cliff Macomber, of Oscoda, Mich.; David Thompson, of Woodstock, Vt.; John Evans, of Fajrettevllle, N. Y. ; Steven Price of Deep River, Conn.; and Hamilton Strayer, of Erie, Pa. The freshmen gridsters were Bradley Gilbert, of New Britain, Conn.; Robert Sorrow, of Stafford Springs, Conn.; Ned Grant of Lancaster, Mass.; and Joseph Saczawa of Hartford, Conn. Football First Row-Bradley Gilbert, Bernard Bartlett, Steve Price, Hamilton Strayer, Ned Grant, Earl Johnson, John Evans, Robert Sorrow, Second Row -Mr. Potter, Mr. Cubie, Joe Saczawa, David Royle, Robert Lanctot, Gordon Fleming, Barge Price, David Thompson, Robert Miller. Third Row -Clifford Macomber, Paul Davidson, Jerry Franchot, Walter Hinck, Philip Craig, Neil Grant, Richard Bailey. Included In the offensive lineup were Evans and Hinck at the ends, Craig and Bartlett as tackles, Johnson and Ned Grant playing guard positions, and Steven Price at center. Lanctot was the quarterback, Neil Grant and Strayer performed in the halfback slot, with Macomber at fullback. The defensive lineup consisted of Bailey and Franchot as guards, and Barge Price and Bartlett playing tackle, Neil Grant and Hinck were the ends, with Macomber as line backer and Thresher as middle guard, Saczawa and Strayer both were halfbacks, and Evans played safety. With the forward wall averaging l63 pounds and the backfield at 1$$, the offensive starters weighed in at l60 pounds, on the average. Ham Strayer was the backfield ' s speed merchant, while Neil Grant was a ?ower runner. Franchot took care of the punting, with Hinck handling he kick-offs. Lanctot was i-esponsible for most of the passing, with valuable aid from Macomber s long distance arm. Nell Grant Halfback Cliff Ma comber Fullback Bob Lanctot Quarterback Steve Price Center Ham Strayer Halfback The scores of the games which the football team :layed this year were as follows: Littleton-13 Berlin-lii L3mdon Institute-12 Newport-35 Berlin-36 Peacham-0 Feacham- Peacham-0 Peachara-18 Peachara-0 lrst Row-Ptiil Craig, Paul Da ddson, Karl Jurentkuff, Don Koore, Jerry Franchot, Secona rtow-Mr, Potter, Jeriy Jurentkuff, John Evans, Cliff Macomber, Ham Strayer, Gerald Livin;:;ston, David Rjyle, Manager, The rebuilaiut of the boys ' basketball team this year will mean better material next season, as the only seniors on the squad were Karl Jurentkuff and Bob Lanctot, The Brown Bears of Peacham got off to a good start with a victory over Greensboro, but after th.- t came many defeats. Finally, near the end of the season, our team began to improve considerably, with a vic- tory over Danville and a slight loss to Canaan by a score of 5U-38 — a great improvement over our first defeat to them, 70-23. Leading the scorers was Paul Davidson, whose 236 points averaged out to 15.1 per game. He was followed by Don Moore with a total of 161 and an average of 10,7. The boys displayed much hard work during training, as well as fine SDortsmanship in all their games. We were very proud of them and wish next ' ' ■ear ' s team the best of luck. Peacham 68 Craftsbury 3U Peacham 70 Danville 58 Peacham U6 Hyile Park 58 Peacham 38 Richmond 68 Peacham 75 Craftsbury U3 Pea Cham 60 Lyndon Institute 62 Peacham 35 Marshfield 52 Peacham 5U Greensboro ii2 Peacham 35 Weeks School 60 Peacham 38 Canaan 5U First Row -Jody La France, Shirley Achilles, Manager, Second Row -Claudia Fiela, Kathy Granger, Judy Roy, Jackie Roy, Anne Miller, Sandra Blaine, Vilss Mascuch, Laurie Wilson, Mary Miller, Martha Blaine, La irie ' els on, Jill Jurentkuff, Although the Girls ' Basketball team had a disappointing record of 2 wins and 8 losses, it did not show the real strength of the team. Three of these losses were by 1 to 3 points. With only two seniors, Laurie Nelson and Sandra Blaine, on the squad, next year ' s team should be something to watch. We sorely missed our aggressive guard, Kathy Granger, after she hurt her finger, but we knovj she will be back in there fighting next year, Sandra Blaine led the scorers with 255 points for an average of 25.5 points per game, Laurie Wilson was second with 97 points and an average of 9.7 points per game. The Peacham Lassies showed fine sportsmanship in all their games, and we wish them the best of luck next year. Peacham-UO Peacham-32 eacham-3U Peacham-UU Peacham-36 Greensboro-52 Mclndoes-Ui Danville-iUi Lyndon Institute-Ul Marshfield-60 Peachara-36 PeachaiTi-32 Peacham-3 Peachan-55 Peacham-U2 Danville-39 xiichmoiia-35 Qreensboro-33 Lyndon Institute-58 Mclndoe3-50 y a. PEACHAM ACADEMY Front Row - Pat Lanctot, Carol Bervdck, Sandra Blaine, gillo, Gail Randall. Laurie Wilson Marie Tri- ceen ieacUn Nine prospective cheerleaders first started out practicing for the final selection of six girls, chosen by the Student Coun- cil and faculty. Each of the candidates performed one cheer sep- arately, and then two with the other girls. The judging was based on personal neatness, gracefulness, teamwork, clearness of voice, and on knowledge of the cheers. On each of these points it was possible to get a maximum of 10, and a minimum of points. Our alternate is Laurie Nelson, dno takes the place of a reg- ular cheerleader whenever one is sick or cannot, for some reason, attend a game. We rotate the leader of the remaining five girls every two weeks so that everyone has a chance at this position. For uniforms we used the same jumpers that were used several years ago, with new yellow blouses and a new yellow lining in the skirts. C. R. DAVIDSON CO., INC. BARRE GRANITE MEMORIALS South Ryegate, Vermont Tel, Lirjton, JUniper h-3S9l nmrncK house KANSAS Cmr 6 MISSOURI Lithographed in U. S. A. by Yearbook House