Pembroke Academy - Academian Yearbook (Pembroke, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1943 volume:

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RCJBINSQN T H E A C A D E M I A N L E A D E R S EDITORS Madeleine Richard Compton E. French ASSISTANT EDITORS Harriet Williamson Helen Muller Jeanette Demers Ella Severance ART EDITOR Betty Mac Millan HUMOR EDITOR Carroll Stevens ADVERTISEMENTS Frederick Mindt Joyce Douillette ADVERTISEMENT STENCIL CUTTER Harriet Williamson TYPISTS, STENCIL CUTTERS, and MIEEOGRAPHISTS are members of the Office Practice Class. iii' P 32 e - ,A .3 X h. . . 'f S -M uf. 1 Aid V. Sify ,.', 4 -, E. mx 1 ,THE AcAoeMsAN E D I T O R I A L Ike Aggdemian that name sounds good, doesn't it? It has a certain dignity, a certain refined, intellectual tone. We all know that 235 Academign is Pembroke Academy's annual school magazineg yet how many of us understand what lhg Agg- Qemian really signifies? When we hear the word uBostonian,n we think of the typ- ical resident of Boston, one who typifies the customs and characteristics which we associate with the life of that city. In the same way Egg Agadgmian is representative of life at Pembroke Academy. Its pages reflect the people, attitudes, humor, thinking, and activities which have dominated the Academy in the past year. ing Agadggian is one of Pembroke Academy'5 traditions which all of us who have sstudied, played, and worked there hold dear. There were nAcademiansu publishedios far back as 1886 and 1887. The UAcademiansn of that day were represen- tative of Pembroke Academy at that time. Those old nAcade- miansn are immortal: even though the staffs and writers of the old editions have been dead and forgotten for many years the school, the spirit, and the tradition which they repre- sent still live on. Although none of us, while organizing and preparing this year's publication, were thinking of the fact that the 1943 'Academianu would be numbered among the keepsakes of many people. Students, especially the seniors, will treasure it because of the many memories its pages hold, townspeople, re- latives, and friends of the students will buy and save the nAcademiann because it includes write-ups, pictures, and literature which they find of interest. Keeping this fact in mind, the staff and teachers have done their best to make this year'S Academian interesting, worth whilefnhi uwrthy of the high standards and reputation attained by editions of the past. ' Madeleine Richard and Compton E. French, Editors. 1, . if L 2221, 1, , 4.' ,Lx .f - ,H 41, f , 1, -. -,. X, . :au 42 N, w , K M -'41-,Jig -'zz .f,Qr.,. - Q f ' X -f, A ,,.N , VY rf p , 5 V 1' ff' A !--msxxx ,fi i xx! -K i :Zi ffl Q f Q 2 ff ! j A ff i M u ' I Zkffx x3.lJfh k 'jjj f .fzfs-x r K 1 'I hw,-,ff K -f 5 , --'ll I: f 1 X f X ! J X X rg Y J ' jf J-, - ,AI f ,L-if-- I IL, If xxx f X Ha. fp--Y fri ,f ..',, avr gm KX 9 J, ,,,. 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She had not been home since that day, nearly five years before, when she had left home in anger--anger born from mistrust and dislike, anger which gave birth to a deep and lasting hatred. As she sat by the window, gazing unseeingly into the spring morning she was reliving again and again scenes in her childhood which she had tried to forget. She knew, of course, that she could not forget them until she had reached her father and he had forgiven her. She had no doubt that he would for- give herg she remembered, now, that he always had when she was a child. So now she was going to him. She knew just how she would open the door, rush in, and impetuously run into his arms. She could make amends for all that had ,happened. She was certain that if she could Just see him and talk to him, everys thing would be all right. Of course, there had been that letter. Two weeks before, Louise had written to her father, telling him how her feelings had changed and saying that she was coming home She had received no answer. But then, she remembered how slow the mail delivery was way back in the country. He probably hadn't had a chance to answer. She was sure that her hatred of him hadn't been shared by him. He might have moved but, no, she knew he would rather die in that home than live 8.11959-'h6T6 else. No, he hadn't moved. Perhaps he was ill--but surely I sbmeone would have answered the letter. Although Louise tried not to think of the past, her mind return- ed once more to tracing the history of her life during the sixteen years she had lived with her father. As far back as she could remem- ber, she hadn't loved her father. She hadn't actually hated him, then, but she had never cared much for him. He had had such crazy ideas- or so they had seemed to her child- ish mind. For instance, there was the time she had wanted him to make over his work shop into a play house for her. He seldom used it, and he could have kept his tools in the barn. But he had refused. He had been kind, she had to admit, but, never- theless, he had refused. Her toth- er told her it was because his great great grandfathers had used it for a work shop 'hundreds of years ago, and it was like a legend in his family. Louise had been only five, and it seemed like a very poor excuse to her. Surely, he couldn't want his old work shop as badly as she wanted a play house and she knew he wou1dn't use it nearly as much. Then there were those nights af- ter she had started to school, that she wanted to go to one of the neighbor's houses and play with their little girl, but her father had always refused. What was worse, he had set her to work in the garden or hay field during the summer. She hadn't had to work hard, but she couldn't be playing. Her moth- er said he cculdn't get anyone to help him, and every bit Louise could do helped a great deal. Her mother had told her, too, that neither she nor Louise's father wanted Louise playing at the neigh- bor's because their little girl THE. gcAo-zMlA.,u rig., had to work also. Louise what her mother said was knew that true , but she also knew that there was a boy living a couple of miles down the road who was nearly twice as old as she, and- who was looking for work. She had heard that no one would hire' him because he drank and was unbelievably lazy, but, at that time, it had seemed as though her father hadn't hired him so that he would have an excuse for making her work. Louise remembered, too, that her father had often been gruff in the evening-snot cross, but, just not saying much. Her mother had told her not to bother him, because he was worried about making both ends meet. Her mother needn't have men- tioned it--Louise never would have bothered him. There were numerous little things that made her dislike her father more and moreg but soon af- ter her sixteenth birthday the fi- nal blow came. Her mother had become very ill, and her father had gone for the doc- tor, leaving Louise there alone with her mother. Before her father had returned, her mother had died. Childlike, she had to blame someone and the blame naturally fell on her father. The next day, Louise had left home. She had been very lucky in finding work, end, as the years passed, her anger and hatred lessen- ed. Now, five years later, she could look back more impersonally and see her own mistakes. She remembered now how kind he had been. Now, for the first time, she recalled the day he had given up a trip with his friends to take her to a birthday party. She remembered now, what an interest he had always taken in all her success- es and failures. S16 had long since realized,how unjust she had been re- garding her mother's de lh. She came out of her reveries to find herself at her destinations She still had a long walk before her, but she sta ted out brisk w How well she remembered every field, every house, every turn in the road. At last she saw the house before her. Running up to the door, she opened it and spoke. Father I Father 3 where are you? Then she saw him. He was sitting at his desk with his head on his arms. Louise ran to him and.lifted his head. As she did so, she noticed her letter, partly open, in.his hand. As she looked in his face she was startled. His face was white and his eyes staring. Suddenly, Louise remembered the meaning of that look. Once more she saw her mother as she had looked that night when father had returned. She calls ed the village doctor, and, after he had examined her father he said, WHe can't have been dead more than an hour or two. He must have died while reading that letter. WNQ, m'am,U The doctor shook his head. UHe wasn't reading that let- ter. He's been stone blind for three years.n Dear Jim- by Jeanette Demers You and I grew up together. We were next door neighbors after I moved to the little town of Clear- dale. I guess it all started the day I fell into the river and you came to the rescue. We had such good times in those days before anyone ever thought there would be another war. Swimming, dancing, long walks, and bowling were Just a few of the many things we did to- gether. After high school you went on to college, and I got a Job. We didn't see each other again for four years. I hadn't forgotten though, and I don't believe you had either. Hbw proud I was at your graduation. You got a Job near the office where I worked, and we re- which by then newed our friendship had grown deeper and stronger. We planned to be married the following May but Fate intervened, and you went away. You enlisted the day after Pearl Harbor because you said that you wanted to help preserve the things you held sacred. It was then that we had our first real quarrel ,that left me in tears. I would not relent because I thought that the least you could do was to wait and be drafted, Now I see that I was terribly wrong. You went away with your faith in me ut- terly destroyed. But you fought hard, because that was the only thinn that could ease the ache in your heart. I didn't write because my pride wouldn't let me. I'll pro- bably never know the many dmos- you waited for mail that never came, and how you tried to smile and en- joy the bits from the letters that your buddies got from home. Oh yes, I kept busy while you were gone. First Aid classes, nur- ses aide, Red Cross work, and many other things occupied my hands, but they didn't occupy my thoughts which were on you continually. Yes, I've regretted a thousand times over the things I said during that quarrel. You tried to make me see it your way, but I refused to. Yesterday a telegram came. It was from your mother. I read these five simple words with sobs that tore the very heart from me. 'Jim is missing in action.n that froze my Five simple words heart within me. I cried the rest of the night, and now there is a feek ing of numbness and emptiness that comes with the realization that I'll probably never see you again. I don't know whether you're living or not, Jim, but somehow I feel that you know what I'm saying. Wherever you are, Jim, I want to say that I'm terribly sorry for what happened and, God willing, we'll meet again-won't we? M U D Arthur H. Fowler Here's to some mud in your eye, When I go recklessly by. Look at my Jeep: it's a mess I'll have to give it a bath, I guess. Here's some more mud in your eye. I'm waiting for the darn stuff to dry. If spring doesn't come pretty soon, I'll ride in the stuff till mid-June. THE ACADEMIAN , A -ii A STRANGE DISASTER , . C. D. Stevens, 'Twas a hot, sultry day in June when I first met Burns in a friend's back yard. He was sunning himself beside his newly built home at the farthest corner. He wasn't very big for his age but he had great ambitions, his greatest of which was to be buried in the briny deep. I thought it rather funny for such a small young- ster to have such an ambition, but rather than discourage him by paint- ing horrible things that might hap- pen to him after he had seen the salt water awhile, I helped him all I could by inducing him to eat more of the right food so that he might become big and strong. Only those who are large and healthy ever get the salt in their veins. With these words of advise I left him, for my business called me to my office. Burns didn't seem dis- turbed to see me leave though we were the best of friends from the start. He didn't even bother to wish me luck or, as I remember, even to say good-bye.. I didn't mind though. He was probably a- sleep before I was out of sight. What a life, eating, sleeping, and having a good time doing it. How I wish I were he for a day, As I said, my business called me away, clear to San Francisco, in fact. I went, of course, but I kqn thinking of Burns' ambition, Why should I care? He was nothing to me. I'd never met him but once, but somehow I hated to see him do it. when a youngster gets en idea in his head, though, it doesn't pay to try to change it. I finished my work for the day and went to my room. Somehow I wasn't hungry when it came supper time. Could it be that I was think- ing of Burns? I didn't know, but he was on my mind when I finally went to sleep. After what seemed years, I re- turned home and rushed to my neigh- bor's to see Burns. Yes, he was what a change had He had nearly there alright but come over him. reached his goal. Just a few more weeks and he'd be there. Somehow I hated to see him go, but I hadn't the heart to tell him for he was so proud. I told him I'd be around to see him leave. As the day drew-near, it more than visiting a dentist, I dreaded but when it finally came I found ny- self drawing nearer Burns' home. Something seemed to tell me I'd never see him again, but I kept going. As I rounded the last corner a shot was fired. Something made me feel as I'd .never felt before. Things grew black: I couldn't go on. I have no wry of knowing how long I lay there, but gan to wonder Burns? Had he cou1dn't bring anyone, but I when I came to I be- again. was it poor achieved his goal? I myself to ask it of found out the worst about a week later. As I walked by a meat store, I noticed these words on the window, 'Ask about the Burn- sorian Special, today only, native salt 'pork, twenty-five cents a pound.W Uhat's this got to do with the story? Well I'll tell you. You see Burns had achieved his goal, for he was a persistent Bershire pig and, like many other pigs of his neighk borhood, had been buried in the deep salty brine of a pork barrel. ras AQAQSMIAN D ,,,,,,,,,,,,-.,...,,.,, zalnmnosrscrzon Madeleine Richard Having almost teeshedethorend of my high school career, I think that it is a good idea to look back upon the things which have impressed me and which I will want to remember always. X The first things that come to my mind are the little unimportant hap- penings that, because of their humor, because they were so charact- eristic of someone, or just because I had a part in them, have remained ln my memory for the past four years. My very first day at P.A.. my first glimpse of the new teach- ers every September, eating under the trees, scoring basketball games, and Charlie Yeaton and the vase of pussywillows at the senior play dress rehearsal are examples of what I mean--examples of the light- er side of my high school days. ity days at P.A. have not been filled only by silly and trivial moments. The past four years have been marked by a lot of serious thinking, by some disappointments and some rewards. My first debate, the first time I received four A's on my report card, the sociology c1ass's visit to the home for the feeble-minded, translating a diffi- cult passage of V1rgil's Wheneidn are some of my more serious memories Finally, in looking back, I will always remember the many, many things for which I owe so much to Pembroke Academy. The fine educa- tional opportunities which I have had, the friends that I have made, the teachers who have taught me how to apply the facts which I have learned, and the attitudes which I have gained--all these things have laid the foundations for my future. And so, as I conclude my retro- speotlon and begin to look ahead, I can only say, may all my future years be as happy and as worthwhile as my past four years. -1:--ui L C O K I N G U P Q Ella Severance Did you ever climb a mountain? that a grand feeling it is to stand on the highest point to be found and look down onto the fields and plains below. The colors, all blended together to form a delight- ful pattern of unmatchable hues and colors, make you reluctant to look at anything else. Then, you look up into the sky. It was far away when you were on the ground. and, strangely enough, it still is. But how much more you can see. The sky stretches endless- ly on and on, and, if. you are high enough, the ground appears to ex- tend illimitably, also. Would it not be safe to say, then, that when you have once gained your goal lt is as beautiful to look backward as forward? But, remember when you were at the base of the mountain? when you down there wasn't very much looked to see. Everything was too close to you But as there to make a beautiful pattern. you gazed up the mountain, was a network of colors, changing so slightly in some places and so sharply in others. It was very beautiful to look up to the very tip where the blue of the sky blended with the mountain. How often do we find it more enjoyable to look up? When we are young we look upward and onward. There seems to be nothing around us so beautiful as what is above us. But when we get older we will look back and see the beauty of ithings that were too near us to seem attractive. Let us strive so that when we do look back the pattern will be beautiful. ..lJdJE L A S T I N G P E A C E t . Helen Muller He was that sort of guyz Happy because there never was an thing in his life to have made him unhappy. So happy, in fact, that sometimes he'd forget other's sorrows. He'd never thought much about sorrow anyway. He didn't have time. His spare moments were usually taken up with having a good time. It didn't matter much to him, either, who he was with. Then came the war and then his draft papers. Now that he had more time to think and reflect over his past experiences, he didn't quite know how to take it. Here he was standing dog-watch-alone and lone- lyg and to his utter exasperation, found himself thinking of Mary. He sort of didn't want to think of any one girl--he'd heard that girls Just tied a fellow down and caused trouble when a guy wanted to have a good time. Funny how Mary con- stantly occupied his thoughts! She had always been nice to him, but it was impossible that she'd ever fall for a guy like him. nBut then,u said Dave, nwhat was it that she said the day I left? Something about making her mad. I wonder---U Just then the sirens walled and Dave knew that this was it! His first week in the hell-hole! No peace out here. Men were sent here to work and lose their lives! Well Dave wasn't going to sit back--this was it, and this was the time for him to get busy. Already the Ihukers were above and drooping their deadly missile. One almost got the mess-hall that time! No time for that though! Dave landed into the foxehole on his knees and grabbed the trigger of the Tommy-gun. ,A red spurt of fire and then silence. Uwhat is this?W cried Dave as he saw confusion arising. 'Come on! Get to your posts! Get going you guys--whst're you waiting for, your grandmother?W Once again, a spurt of fireg then again, silence. Then, up there it seemed as though the Heav- ens exploded when one of the bomb- ers caught and started on its last journey. For minutes that seemed like hours, the plane dove, and Dave couldn't tear his eyes from it. At last it crashed to the earth with a grinding, deafening sound that must have shaken the whole countryside. Dave handed the gun over to John- ny and ran off towards the p1ane.If he could save the poor devil inside, he wasn't going to let him die. WIf only the tank doesn't blowln Just as Dave got within ten yards of the ship, the tank, with a blinding flash and roar, went up in flame. A week went by and then another without Dave's regaining conscious- ness. Then, on Tuesday of the third week, Dave painfully opened his eyes. 'Where am I? What am I doing here?n He tried to raise himself on his elbow and suddenly realized that he was powerless. Dave sank back on his pillow with a long, drawn-out sigh like one who has given up hope. WHel1o' soldier, how do you feel? Dave looked up into the eyes of a beautiful girl with a smile as bright as the word 'peace.' Dave lay there speechless and gazed at her. nwhat are you doing in this hot hell-hole?W Dave asked wearily, WTaking care of you.n she smiled. With that, the nurse left him to his own thoughts. Out of the black- ness of his mind came the memory of Mary. In a weakening voice Dave said, WMary darling, I realize now that it is you that I'm out here to save. To save the peace-so that we can be together again.H With that Dave slipped into eter- nal peace. s s x l g 1:-ue gcAosMgAN U. S. O. F 0 R V I C T O R Y Norma Cleveland In my opinion, the U. S. O. as seen and understood by the average American, is one of the most out- standing organizations of our coun- try for the men and boys in cur armed forces. These letters, U.S. O. make up the abbreviation for the United Service Organization, and are known country-wide. In nearly every city of moderate size and population, and in some towns, there is a U. S. O. building where our soldiers, sailors, and marines may go for entertainment, rest, and aid. They provide good times and comfort for those far and near, who have spare time and wish to spend it at these places. Every U. S. O. has countless games and sports, also a lounging room where the fellows may rest or write let- ters. The stationery is also pro- vided, There is usually a large dancing room at which a dance is also distributed, and such conven- iences are absolutely free for the service men. The fellows who are regular U.S.O. members are allowed to bring friends in with them. A visiting civilian must be eighteen years of age to enter the U.S.O. Girls may become members or hostesses. Throughout the middle western states where U.S.O.'s are prevalent, groups of members of this organiza- tion go to the railroad stations, eager to direct the fellows. Also, for those boys remaining on trains, there are U. S. O. girls who board the trains with coffee and dough- nuts for the boys. This organization is sponsored by the American people as a whole who want to help the boys. It has been a success thus far, and will doubtless continue as such, So all you Americans--give to the U. S- O. for Victory! ..g...-1i.-.---.- held at least weekly. Food is W E ' R E N O Betty Ann The largest and most powerful enemy of the Allies is the confi- dence of the American people. We have no fear of losing this war. The fact that the Axis might win has never entered out minds: if it has, it has been a thought that has just come and gone. Us thought about it as one remembers a night- mare, something horrible, but still nothing that touches our little smug world of reality. Ue're not afraid. because we haven't felt the forces of Germany and Japan. we haven't, but Our soldiers, sailors, and marines have felt them, At Pearl Harbor, at Bataan, at Gorregidor, in the Sol- omons, our boys hove felt them, T A F R A I D Douillette What have we Joy-loving and care free Americans at home felt? Per- that we'l like coffee when we the most we've when the Japs if we had had haps we have felt some steak, sugar or couldn't get it. At never been at Bataan came, knowing that guns and ammunition to give them hell, Bataan never would have fal- len. We Americans have got to real- ize that this is everyone's war, not one belonging to the armed forces. We've got to get into it, every one 'of us. We've got to start being afraid: being afraid that if we do not buy a war stamp with that change from the eggs, our future may be a future of night- mares. -assi' f: rx- ' ,,,:- , 'rf' e', -011 Life Compared to an Airplane Frederick Mindt '43 Life is like an airplane ride on a windy day. You choose first the destination you wish to reach. Then you lay out your course to get there. Finally you head your plane in that direction and keep flying. But sometimes the wind is blowing. Per- haps one time it is blowing direct- ly toward your destination. In this case you' might get there ahead of schedule. Another time it might be blowing against you. Then you would arrive at your destination, but you would be longer getting there. The wind sometimes blows from the right or left and blows you off your course. Then the chances of reach- ing your destination are very slim. Probably you would end up somewhere quite a distance from the original plan. Whether or not you reach your destination depends upon your skill as a pilot and upon the weather which you encounter on your 'flight of life.n .1---11 Life is Like a Book Madeleine Richard '43 Life is like a book-a book which contains, all types of literature. Some of the passages depict humor, tragedy, love, beauty, hate, greed, and despair, The first few pages contain the alphabet and the fundae mentals which will enable you to read the book. Once you have taken up the book of life you can neither lay it aside, turn back the pages, nor read ahead. It must be read, page by page. Your success in life depends on how well you interpret each passage, because each passage contains a lesson or a thought which will make the succeeding pages easier to read and understand. Life Compared to a Tree Phyllis Handy '43 Life is like a tree. When the tree first appears above the ground, it is frail, delicate, and sensi- tive to injury. This can be compared to our bnbye hood. As the tree grows older, its environment begins to determine how it is going to be shaped in future years. In the same way our envir- onment often determines which road we are going to take in life. Then comes the time when the tree map tures and begins to bear fruit. As we mature we, too, begin to take our places in the world, sometimes failing--just as the tree may fail in bearing fruit, and sometimes succeeding. At this time, -many diseases may hit the roots and go up through all the treeg so it is in life. If the tree is strong enough, it can fight these obstacles off. As the tree feels the effects of old age, it begins to deterior- ate and go back to its Creator, just as we, at the end of life, re- turn to our Creator. Edie is Like a Merry-Go-Rcund Elizabeth Silks '43 Life is like a merry-go-round. lt's full of up's and down's, stops and go's. From the minute we are born, we are placed on this merry- go-round, and until the day that we die we never get off. Just as the gsily painted animals go up and down, so do we. As we go up in the world we must realize that perhaps at some time we must go down even if it's only for a short period of time. Life keeps rushing on, round and round, trying to make us fall off, but many of us keep striving our hardest to get somewhere and succeed. Many times in our lives we almost topple from our individ- ual porches, but we cling on stead- fast and ride through safe and sound 1'H'E A C A D EIM I A N ON Y THE STARS ARE NEUTRAL by Quentin Reynolds Norma Cleveland This is a contemporary novel as told by the author, who was a news reporter in England for the Collier Magazine in America. In his work, he covered parts of the waring area abroad to gather material from va- rious incidents which have occurred in the war. He began in London, England, first, and was compelled to stay in bomb shelters and hideouts from en- emy bombs. He saw the small town of Plymouth entirely bombed out and said that if the people in Boston and Plymouth, Mass. could have seen this ruin, they would be over-an- xious to administer more Red Cross works and would be more eager to he1p,- although the people over there are said to have handled the affair very well. From .London, Reynolds went to France, then on to Russia. In these places, he came up against many great hardships and varied ex- periences. In Russia, very bad conditions' prevailed, such as mal- nutrition and diseases. HHQ also .said it was very hard to be ahfe to get anything that seemed at all Am- 'ertcan, and the men would go throughwanything-to get an American -ci rette ga . Reynolds -went from .France and Russia to Cairo, but had a hard time getting there. Transportation was poor, but he finally managed to get a plane. After having flown for about four ehours, something went wrong with were forced to for repairs to of plane travel the plane, and they turn back and wait be made. This way was also quite un- sanitary, and what food there was, was rather poor. At last, they got to a desert in Cairo which was a front trench in the war lines. A number of the soldiers and report- ers got trapped in this trench fer the night and lay there praying for a let-up of the enemy bombs. The Americans finally drove off the en- emy and all was a little safer fbr the time being. In order to escape safely, Rey. nolds had to ride out of the desert in a jeep in the black of night, and even this was constantly con- fronted with land mines and hidden enemy tanks. He and his men had to travel in complete darkness because of the hidden enemy with its camos uflaged apparel. After this ted- ious journey, they reached the Am- erican headquarters--this was about Christmas time. There were no ships allowed out, and only tanker transports came to America, so Rey- nolds had to take one of these in- convenient transports. He had planned to write a book of his experiences when he reached America, but due to the fact that all had to be alert at all times, he did it when he finally reached home. This is the book, and it was written when he got back here in America. pqga-1-y--4 A n aaa Robert In-this heroiccstovyg the author points out the courage and deter- mination of Harold Dexon, Gene Al- drich, and Tony Pestula, three fliers who lost their plane at sea. The story gives a day to day ac- 'ccunt, and relates all the hard- ships these three-men had to over- come. It tells of their 'eating 1shark's meat and.birds for food dur R.L.F T Trumbull ing their thirty-four days on the ocean in a rubber boat no bigger than a bathtub. The reading was very easy and interesting, This story makes you realize the difficulties that our boys are go- ing through, and I think the author did a marvelous job in telling the truth about these three brave men. Lily Houghton ,I IHE ACADEMIAN g ,gp ns! Y , . Jrllreil., ll, ,. , . I I 1 l . .JU-wr 1 ,., , ,, I. lluli V, , Pleasant Street Suncook, New Hampshire February 26, 1945 Dear Eunice, My selection from the Book-of- the-Month Club arrived last Wednes- day. The name of it is NOur Hearts Tere Young and Gay.' It is written by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough. They relate their trip to Paris in the early twenties when they were not twenty themselves. Many funny incidents occur be- even begins. their ship, Ehen they fore their trip abroad While they are aboard there is a shipwreck. reach Paris, they see many famous people, although they acquainted with them. Since Cornelia has before, she likes to tell Emily all she knows about the ship. Your interest in humerous books led me to believe that you would thoroughly enjoy reading this true story. If you cannot obtain the book, please let me know, and I shall send you mine as soon as I Cane Let me hear from you soon. Love, Betsey do not get been abroad Epsom, New Hampshire February 26, 1943 Dear Jeanne, Thank you very much for sending that book to me, I certainly en- joyed it. I have just finished an- other book by Nevil Shute called, nLandfa1l.n It is an excellent English novel, and I'm sending it to you because I think you will en- joy it as much as I did. It is the love story of an R.A.F. pilot who sank a British submarine by mistake. Because of this error he gets into many difficulties. In the meantime he falls in love -with a ber maid and through her interest, loyalty, and wisdom, he is cleared of the charge brought against him. She proves to the high officials that it was not a British, but a German submarine that he sank. There is a lot in the book about airplanes and the sea which make it an exciting war-time storya H.. we When you have finished it let me know how you liked it. Please try and get it beck to me within two weeks because it will be due at the library soon after that. Love, Jeanette --.-11-.- HEVEILLE IN WASHINGTONA Author Margaret Leech A ' Compton French '43 - Washington vas e country capitol stretizhed out in a muddy valley along side the Potomac river, It became a prize for which two armies contended. On its stage was played a mighty political drama of a nan tion divided by rebellion, This city was made up of all kinds of people, crooks, contractors, reports ers, spies and foreign adventurers. The book tells of the lady spies, Rose Greenhow and Belle Boyd, of the Union Generals, and also men- tions Clara Barton along with many others. . At the opening of the war, W P.Sh'vr ington was a barrack over-run by soldiers: a gay resort in which men and women laughed and danced and drank. This book describes life at the White House, and the struggle cf Mary Lincoln a proud woman in an unfriendly community. I would not advise everyone to read this book, Reveille in Washing ton, because of the lengthy descrip- tionz 'lf a person likes descrip- tion and history, then by all means it. read .4 ...And This was gleasantville ' Harriet Williamson ' Plodding slowly along the dusty highway, the wcrouched figure went. The dust, coated his mouth, tasted like dry, clinging chalk. As speedy motored cars whizzed by it camouflaged his clothing: it en- veloped him so much he looked almost like a moving cloud of dust. His head was bent low, he was so weary. Turning a well-forested bend in the road, he ferreted out a stout stick. It was what was needed to uphold and upholster old Moses. ...Moses was once as is everyone. He was born in Pleasantville, one of those places one might call a one- horse town. When he was old enough to walk he discovered a place he afterwards returned to again and a- gain, a place he revered. It was the little wooden chapel, erected as a neighbor to the stately, white Puritan church. Another spot he took great stock in was McLeevy's General Store. Mr. McLeevy had an- other motive for calling this son of a very active, wealthy customer WSugar plu .W This embarrassed Moses when he started wearing knic- kers. Then, too, there was the brick grammar achool, huddled like a scared rabbit amidst the towering evergreens. Moses did not have much time to spend there. When Moses was old enough, his folks sent him off to boarding school. Moses thought when school closes, I can go back and see every one in my old home town. But col- lege was to come before that, Moses' father wrote to him as college com- mencement approached. ---nAnd so, Moses, your mother and I have ar- ranged for you to become a partner in 's firm as soon as you finish college,' That's how it went. Some days when Moses came home from the office, he often longed to 4. .' -.,. .., , . find his wife waiting for himfin' Pleasantville, not in this huge me- tropolis. It became an obsession, an ,ambiticn. If only he could stroll down the maple-shaded main street and walk into the General Store. How homey it, would be to hear the tinkly bell on the door! Well, by jove, he, and his wife, and now his family would go for a visit to Pleasantville. Yes, the next vacation from the office. But next summer his wife became ill. When the vacation time came, Mrs. Moses could not go. She was too weak to be moved. Mbses was putting flowers on her new green mound the week they had planned to be in Pleasantville. From one city to another Moses wandered. He couldn't manage his office job, so he had 'bean' 'gra- ciously discharged.n There was only one thing Moses wanted to do, re- turn to Pleasantville. His white hair and slow speech wcu1dn't stop him from getting a job in Mr. Mc Lewy's store, though it did every- whereuelse, On Moses went like a slowing up, jerky locomotive. Here he was on the last lap to Pleasantville. As he staggered into the Main Street, he felt a change. The cars still whizzed by like zephre trains. They had never done that in Pleasantville. 'Could you tell me how to get to Mc Leevy's General Store, please sir?' nNever heard of that. There isn't any such place in Pleasant- vi1le.u These seemed to be the answers to all his inquiries as he crept thru the thriving city of P1easantville.' If they had looked closer, they would have seen tears making awkward paths down his withered, dusty face. . THE ACADEMIAN THE LAST LETTER Bettye Silks The girl who sat in the bright, sunny room was a lovely little thing. She had small perfect fea- tures, cool green eyes, and a smooth shining cap of black hair. She was writing a letter to Michael, her Michael. How she loved the souxd of that. In a few days she would see him again--gallant, tall, handsome Michael, the flyer. As she sat at the desk writing she would stop once in a while and think of the grand times that they had had together. How well she re- membered the first time she had ever seen Michael. Surprising as it was, she had hated him, for he had laughed at her. but as she had grown to know him better, she began to like him, and finally they had discovered they were in love. It wasn't long after that, that war was declared. Michael had never been one to stand for anything cruel and ruthless, and so he had enlisted in the Air Corps. At first she had thought that he should have waited, but as time went by she rea- lized that it was right, that it was his duty. She also remembered the first leave that Michael had. How could she forget for it was then that he had given her the diamond ring which she now so proudly wore. They had promised each other that if nothing happened, they would get married in Juneg and now, it was June and everything was so perfect. Michael was coming home on a two week leave, and they were to be married as soon as he arrived. The letter was almost finished, and she could hardly wait to mail it for this would be the last letter for awhile. Soon she would have Mi- chael himself, not just letters. Finally the letter was finished, and she sealed it put everything away, and went downstairs to tell her mother that she was going to the post office to mail the last letter to Michael. She opened the door and went out into the bright sunlight. The next day two small items ap- peared almost side by side in the local newspaper. HIT'RUN DRIVER KILLS LOCAL GIRL' ' June 6-- Marsha. Collins, 20, only child of Mr. and Mrs. James Collins was killed yeaterday by a hit and run driver. Marsha was well known around town and was engaged to be mar- ried to Lieutenant Michael Coom- bes. LOCAL FLYER KILLED IN CRASH A June 6-- Word was received today that Lieutenant Michael Coombes, 22, son of Mr. and M s. Charles Coombes was killed in a crash at Randolph Field. Coombes, just recently commis- sioned, was expected home on leave, at which time he was to be married to Miss Marsha Collins . SPRING By MyrafPalmer A The air is fragrant with the springg The sky is bright and clear The sun shines over everything, And summer seems so near. TH5uA.Q.ADE..ML.A.N as as M E S S A G E S V I A A N G E L S Harriet Williamson nLet's have one more dance. Want to, Sal1y?n WYes, Tom, I'd love it.n It was midnight. Tom went out on duty at two every morning. Duty for Tom was ocean air patrol along the coast. He and Sally ordinarily left the ballroom sooner than this. But tonight they seemed to long to keep dancing. They had to hurry to catch the last subway to the sub- urbs at one. Instead of Tom driving over to the hangars alone, Sally decided she would take the car over and drive back, so she could be with Tom a longer time. At the air field, the wind started blowing up. There was a heavy fog to add to the million reasons why Tom didn't want to take the plane up tonight. But duty was 'job donen in Tom's outfit. As Sally watched him fixing the.plaae for tflight, she wondered why she hadn t thought of coming out with Tom before. It was so .heart- warming to watch his exact 'move- ments, his precise figuring. Tom was everything an aviator should be efficient, alert: and everything Sally wanted a humorous, fun-loving, lovable man. It was funny how Sally could still feel the tight clasp of Tom's strong arms as he had said the final good-bye. The wind from the propellars had blown his curly hair into a muddled mess, but Sally thought it was adorable. On that lonely patrol, Tom often wished he could dream a while about a certain girl he had just left. But when you're on patrol duty, there's no 'time-out,' even for dreaming. When Sally went into her cozy front-hall she didn't go right up to bed. She sat down and called the air field. It would make Tom feel good if he should find a mes- sage waiting for him when he landed. Tom thought, Ulf il con't think about Sally, I can send a message to her.' So he gave out the short, three-lettered message Sally loved to hear soggmuch. ..., ,.Thelsradioman lockedfrattier dumb at it, but quicle ly sent it out over his set. Sally's maid never reached Sally with Tom's message. There was nothing to be seen of Sa1ly's love- ly home, or Sally. There was an air raid over London last night. Sally's message never greeted Tom when he came in that night. Tom's plane had been well-sighted. There had been good marksmanship, perhaps a medal for one of those Jerry pilots. There was a raid on the coastal patrol around London lest night. 1-11-1-n: Silver by Betty Scene Morency Silver sky shovs.silver stars, They shine on silver 'bI'66S . And through the trees sweet breezes blow From off the silver seas. Silver streams of silver light, 'Lumine the garden walk: Ghostly sounds aroud us fall Like shimmering silver talk. g g , g THE ,A5CADE,MlA,,N H HOW THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CAN PROMOTE BETTER CITIZENSHIP DURING THE POST-WAR PERIOD Madeleine Richard Each year a 0Good Citizenn from every secondary school in the United States is selected by the girls of the senior classes. Here at Pembroke Academy, -Hddbbttne Richard received that honor. Every contestent writes an essay on a designated subject. This essay, written by Madeleine Richard, placed second in the State of New Hampshire. In the post-war world the good citizen will be the per- son who has retained his faith in the American princi- ples of liberty and democracy who has an understanding of the post-war problems, who will not let emotions control his thinhing, and who is willn ing to assume responsibili- ties and cooperate with his government. If the high school student is to promote good citizen- ship, he must not wait until the war is over. He must be- gin now, and he must begin with himself. He must be the first to obtain the qualities of a good citizen. The high school student can do this by keeping mentally fit by tah- ing an active part in discus- sions of contemporary social, political, and economic prob- lems, and by studying history and the social sciences in- telligently. He can keep physically fit by taking part in competitive sports in his school and in his community. A5 soon as the high school student has become a better citizen himself, he ts in a position to spread his ideas of good citizenship to others. He can begin right in his own home by encouraging family discussions of current affairs and by setting and example for ,his family and friends to follow. High school student groups, such as debating clubs and discussion groups, and high school publications can do much to promote better citi- zenship in the community. i i Il H . will You Watch My Dog Raymond Fife An obliging old lady is asked by a courteous.stranger tofhold a bull dog on a leash for just a second while he runs into a house on a myster- ious errand. He never comes back. Moreover the people in thelrmse-deny that he entered. She becomes very impatient and wishes to get rid of the dog. OLD LADY: Ctalking to boy passing herl Would you like to earn a qumter? BOY: Ca tough guy of the streetsj Mem, do you mean me? OLD LADY: Yes, come here for a minute. BOY: O. K. Spill the beans OLD LADY: What beans? What do you mean! BOY: Can't you talk English, Sister? What's cooking? What's the dgpe on the job? OLD LADY: Oh, you mean what do I want you to do. BOY: You catch on fast. OLD LADY: A man just entered that house and he will come out in a ndnute for his dog. If you would kindly watch the dog for a minute,1 am sure it would be a well-earned quarter. BOY: What is this, a game? Do you think I am going to play nurse maid to a dog? If you do, you are greatly mistaken. What is the mat- ter, are your legs ailing you, or ain't they? OLD LADY: hell! I guess we can't make a bargain. SCENE II Old lady meets elderly high class man. OLD LADY: Would you kindly be of service to me, Mister? GENTLEMAN: What will it be? OLD LADY: I have just been visiting my sister and I forgot my pocketbook. Qpointing to house.j Would you hold this dog for me while I get it? GENTLEMAN: Why, that house belongs to me. OLD LADY: Oh, I don't mean that house, the one d-fer there. GENTLENAN: Why that house has been vacant for over a month. OLD LADY: Oh, it as, er-er, well, my sister just oved in yesterday. GENTLENAN: Ylook, that house over there is on fire, I guess I must be leaving. SCENE III Little girl appears who has been listening to aby Snooks on the radio. OLD LADY: Will you come here for a minute? GIRL: What do you want? OLD LADY: Would you like to have a big ice cream soda? GIRL: I don't like ice cream. OLD LADY: Would you like to have a big box of chocolates? GIRL: I don't like candy either. OLD LADY: Is there anything that you do like? GIRL: Yes. ' OLD LADY: Well, what is it? GIRL: fafter a short pause, My Daddy. OLD LADY: Do you like dogs? GIRL: Maybe. OLD LADY: With sympathyl Would you like to take care of a good little dog for me? GIRL: Maybe. 'V avr' I 5 . fyggregs AGAQEMQAN OLD LADY: You hold this leash while I go over to that store and when I get back you will get a surprise. GIRL: No, I don't want to. ' ,y A OLD LADY: You aren't afraid it will eat you up are you? GIRL: fNo answer, ' Q OLD LADY: Well are you? ' GIRL: CAfter short pause, Yes. ' OLD LADY:' You just speak to him nice and he won't touch you. V 'I GIRL: that is its name? It OLD LADY: It--It hasn't any--ere-er--I mean it's name is Fido. That's it, it's name is Fido. GIRL: what a funny name for a dog. Here Fido, come here QOog,barkssand growls fiercely and girl begins to cry, Policeman sees disturb- ance and comes to investigate. FOLICEMAN: Is that woman trying to frighten you little girl? GIRL: Yes, she is. POLICEMAN: Well, you come with me and I will give you a big ice cream. GIRL: I don't like ice cream. POLICEMAN: Well, an all day sucker. GIRL: I don't like candy, either. fPo1iceman leaves with problem child now on his hands., . I SCENE IV OLD LADY: ,fSeeing man on street so is going to try hard to get rid of dog ' Y ' OLD LADY: Mister, I am going in that meat ,market over there, and don't want to take this dag along. Would you please hold this dog yddle I go in? ' ' ' ' - ' MAN: Sorry mam. I could have sworn that that was-my dog. I ileft it g with a woman near here. JI am sorry. Good-by. ' . 4 KWoman is left to figure this one out., ,V , Q9--n-or 1 ' THE INTELLIGENT PEST Althea Orrill Characters Mrs. Weeds..aAttractive Mother of 36 . Virginia Weeds...Her daughter, 18 Rick Parker...Virginia's Sweetheart, 22 he Mrs. Drew...A friend of the Weeds, 45 I Carter Drew...The intelligent pest, 19 Setting Living Room of the weeds' home. Time A beautiful spring day--about 6:30 P.M. Tuesday. U - Scene 1 CVirginia ia peeling some apples, when the tele- phone rings, she picks it up and answers it., . Virginia..Hel1o, Oh Rick, I'm glad you called. No, I'm not busy. Just fixing some. apples for mother. She is having company again and wants an apple pie for dessert. Would I like to go to the Boston Gardens? Oh yes, Rick, you know I would love to. You'l1 call at seven? Fine. Bye, Dear. e 'rv' y fr- ' -. 4 I J , , - fr- THe,A,cAosM..s4,,ri sg,--at ..- cnnner Mrs. weeds? Mrs. Ueeds..Virginia, who was that who called youl. Virginia..It was Rick, Mother, he is going to take me to.. Mrs. Weeds..That fellow is not going to take you anywhere. You know that I don't like that Rick. He is just a...we1l he's just not your type of man. Virginia..But Mother, he's wonderfull Nice personality, high school education! Handsome, romantic, and he works very h ad and... Mrs. Ueeds..Works hard, yes, but what does he get out of it? Not one cent, Why don't you go out with Carter Drew? He's one of the best fellows I know. Virginia..Oh Motherl Himl? Why The isj just an' old,-busyvbody. Just keeps his nose stuck in an old politician book all evening long. He's always studying up on how to become the president of the U. S...He 1sn't the least bit romantic. CPauseJ...... Mother, have you forgotten how Carter and I usadto fight in grammar school? Why, we'd never get along. Mrs. Weeds..We shall see how you get along. That is whom I am having for company tonight. I've invited Mrs. Drew and her son, Carter. You must remember, dear, that you and Carter have both grown up since grammar school. Virginia..Kgoing over to phonell guess I'l1 just have to call Rick, and break our date bonifht, .Oh, dear. .CTnkes'phpneb Hello, opere ator? Please give me 356. Hello, yes, it's -Virginia. I must break our date tonight, Rick. I'm terribly sorry. Uill explain the first time I see you. What! You have a new job? S50 a week? And you are going to put it all towards war bonds? Oh, darling, that is wonderful. Yes? Alright, bye. Curtain Scene 2 KEnter from right, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Weeds, and Carter.J Mrs. Drew,.We1l, son, when Virginia comes in, I want you to act your best. Carter.,Mother, please don't call me 'son.n I suppose when I'm presi- dent you'll still call me Wson.U CTakes out a politician book? Mrs. Weeds..Vlrginia is very set in her ways, but I'm sure they will A get along fine. , Cvirginia entersl Virginia..0h hello, Mrs. Drew, and Carter, I'm glad to see you. Carter..Yes, yes, so am I..fstill holds book high in face, Mrs. Weeds..I think you and I better go out and leave them to them- selves. They haven't met for such a long time. They'll surely have plenty to talk about. CExitJ Mrs. Drew..Oh yes, I'm sure, Carter will become more acquainted soon, but he does love politics. fGoes out! Carter..fLooks up from bookl Say, listen to this, it says............. QReads from a political book, Isn't that something????? Virginia..Carter, stop! I'm not interested in politics. Please tell me about the school you are attending. 'I 'sv Q q' ' : ,9 1. r qs '1 f' H , 'QHEPACADEMPAN 'f' ' Carter..Oh yes, I'd love to tell you. We voted and carried on a real election, Ha-HaPHa-Ha funny? Say, half of the girls dldn't even know what a ballot was. Hn-Ha-Ha. Virginia..Uas that rll you did? it - 1 Carter..Oh nog but the rest was so boring, I real1y'ban't remember. Virginia..Oh, don?t you play football or baseball or something of that A . r A!,-- - . A , Uarter..Mhd'lWhyQ I should say not CstrutsJftHat's 'below my standard. KPicks'up book endreads with sill sorts of facial es.-press sions, also taps his finger on the ltable, 2he ,stands through-out the scenes, ' . Virginia. . Cynms Q A Garter..Tired?? Virginia..No, not at all Cyzmwnsl Garter..I'm sorry, miss.' We'1l vdo something together. What about having a really snappy debate? Virginia.,Gh..ffaintly7 Q Center Mrs. Drew, and Mrs. Weeds? Mrs. Drew..Come on, Carterg dear, we must go home. Mrs. Weeds..It's too bod you have to leave so early. Come again soon. He was out hunting a defense job. Ctelephone rings? Virginia..Hello--Oh, Daddy...You say you have found a job? Mr. Parker hired you? S60 a week, Oh..you are coming home in a little while? Fine, see you later then. Yes, I'll tell Mother. Bye Virginia..Mother--Mr. Parker has hired Dad in his defense factorys Mr. Parker is Rick's father. And, Mother, Dad has invited them both over tonight for awhile. He says that he thinks Rick is a fine fellow. Mrs. Weeds..I Shell have a talk with your father tonight. Scene 3 CSomewhat later. oRick Parker and Virginia are discussing their good- luck Virginia..Rick! Dad thinks you are grand, and Mother is bhginning to understand you better now that she has seen more of you. Please tell me how you happened to meet Dad? Rick..Well, your father came over to me and asked me if I khmew .hhete the Parker Defense Plant was, and I said, UYes, Dad funns. it.' when I found out it was your father, I knew this would be my chance to give him a fob in our factory. Your father was so pleased that I helped him out, that he invited me over to meet you. Of course, he didn't know that we had already mat and that your mother didn't like me, but I never said one word about that. I just told him I would gladly come over. Virginia..Rick, that is wonderfullll Rick..And with my good-paying job, I'1l be able to get the college ed- ucation I've wanted so long. Virginin..Education?.s...Oh.s.....Rick, please don't become a bookworm politician. fRlck smiles and holds her hand tightly, Mrs. Weeds watches pleased be- hind the curtains of the windows., I as -'v A1 , u w THE vACAqQEMQAN HOUSE1-IAID NOW, BUT NOT FOREVER . by Gilberte Privey Qaatailmsetaas A ' Doris Farley, pretty 23 year old maid - ' Elaine Ferguson, young .end 'prettywife of Anthony Ferguson, wealthy businessman, about .227 years. old , Charles Willenborsf handsome 25 year-old. heir to a -5900.000 fortune. Act I Q Scene: charm-ing living room of the Ferguson home. Time: 6:00 P.M. Present. ' Curtain CM:-s, F. is sitting in the easy chair at the rignssnmsszsgr I-Irs F.--on Mr. F: Mrs. F: CDoris Doris: Mrs. F: Doris! Mrs. F: Doris Mrs. F2 Mrs Mrs. F2 Mrq Mrs. F2 Mrs F! the sofa, reading the paper. , Cllropping newspaperl I have two tickets to the P183 tt the'1Scol lay Theater tonight. I hear the play is etnellsatt. I nsse.zo meet Mr. Carlson at the Hotel Lanclers at 8:00, so I'l1 miss the play. would you like to go with the Prices! Cconcerned with her knittingi Tb.ey've gone to the 0'Ieefe's for the week-end. iShe gets up suddenly and calls! 'Doris' comes in from the left. She looks stunning in a white uniform? Yes, Mrs. Ferguson. , How would you like to go to the theater with me toaigh-t? ' CLoo1-:ing very snrrrissdlf Oh, I'd like to, but I eou16.n't. Why, I h.aven't a thing to wear E . That's all right. You could wear one of my gowns and my black evening wrap. Will you come? , Cvery excitedlyl Oh, yes U' I'1l phone Henri and have him fix your hair. You may go now, Have Helen help you with your work, and say nnthlnn f this to her. Clloris goes out the door at left! Are you trying to be funny, Elaine? What will people say when they hear of this? fslowly walking to her husband'e sidel nNbw Anthony, no one need know Doris is my maid.. Why, when Henri is done with her, and she steps in my clothes, you won't believe she's our maid. But what is the point in doing all this nonsense? Walt a minute and you'll see. C She walks to the telephone and dials a number! Hello, Charles? This is Elaine. I've news for you. fpausel I've found the answer to your prayers. Cpausel We're going to the Scollay Theater tonight. Cpausel 'Qf course, you may meet her. Cpausel I'l1 tell you all about her -later. GO0d.niQhtvon WI hope you know what you're doing. file walks toward door at left. Mrs. F. picks up her knitting and sits down.J Gurtain Ccontinued on 'nnext pagel Scene! . F4 o M Aer II S9119 4 Time: Late that same night h . Uirs. F. and Doris are sitting: on the sofa. Charles has placed the easy chair nearer to Doris' side ond sits in it. All ,are -wearing 'formal clothes. Doris looks very gglonorousJ Charles: Hooking: at Mrs. FJ Pd never have forgiven youiif you had Mrs' F: Charles: Mrs. F2 Doris: Mrs. F: Ghnrles Doris: MI'Sg F: Doris: Mrs. F2 kept Doris away from ne. You are the only one of my friends whom Doris is acquainted with I hope we shall become better acquainted before you introduce her to all your other friends. CLoo1d.nf: at Doris, snilingb Tufould. you care to :to horseback: riclinft with me tomorrow? And you too Elaine. I have my shopping: to do, but I'm sure Doris would like to .Q ce, fturninf: to Dorisl wou.ldn't you, dear? nt-yells: Cquicklyl '1'hat's nice, Doris. I'll have the maid ,wet ,your things ready in the morn1n5:. Cglsncing at his watch! I guess I won't keep you two any long- er. Cthey an get up and ws-ll: toward. the door at the book of the stnpge.J Thanks for the lovely evening. Cffharles takes each f'gir1's hand in his. He smiles ot Mrs. F., then turns to IDoris.J I'11 noone for ryou at ten in the norntng, Doris. Good. night Clie goes put. The two sit on the coueh.D Oh, Mrs. Ferguson, what shall I do? My day off isn't tomorrow. And when Charles finds out I'n your maid---- -He need. not find. out. And, anyway, you're not my laid. From now on you're my guest. Charles will ask you to stay in town pretty soon, and not as my meat, either. Oh Mrs. Ferguson, you're wonderfull This morning I thought I'c1 be e. maid all my life, and now, you've made me pinch myself to see whether I'n really awake. A 'It is getting pretty late. I'll have to be up early in the morning to interview a new maid, while you're out riding with Charles. CThey both get up and start walking toward the door at right. Doris is in back of Mrs. F., tryinfg to walk as grace- fully as her companioml Curtain lil! by Carroll Stevens While out driving in tru' Ford. Something happened--engine dead, But on I went with horse and board Transportation moves ahead. T A me A-QQ.DEpMAlpAN p y .1 0 R I G I N A L P R I ZAE - S P E A K I N G G O N T E S T . ARE YOU LISTENING?--Placed First Betty Morency Technically, sound is the mental impression conveyed to the brain by certain vibrations received by the ear. Possessing many natures, 'it is yet the most Bhdtltingllshid member of the sensation-producing elements man is capable of receiv- ing and experiencing. Many indiv- iduals never stop to contemplate the emotional experiences that are derived from varied sounds. The song of a bird, the whistle of a train, the rain on the trees--all of these relay a special message to each one of us. Contentment, dis- pair, hate, love--these are but a few of the emotions derived from sound. Sound creates a sensation of unpredictable character. It can build or destroy. Singular sounds heard simultaneously drive many in- sane and inspire others. They are experiences, categorical in naturi yet varying in effect. The whip- poor-will calling to his mate in- spires the poet to write a tribute to that wistful song of longing and loveg the steady beat of the Jungle drums motivates a musician to compose a score interpreting and immortalizing native rhythm. Nearly all great works of art can be as- sociated with varying sounds. Sound relays to the mind something that cannot be expressed merely in words Many have the power with which to interpret these mental impressions, and others realize their presence but haven't the faculties with which to represent them artisti- cally- The retort of a car back-firing creates in the mind of a World War veteran a horrible, distorted pic- ture. November, 1918, France--rain hammered down and the Stygian blackness was shattered every few seconds by bursting explosives that lit up the hideous night, and show- ed death all around. A buddy lay dying in a muddy shell-hole, his body rigid, a mass of shrapnel. The world was an inferno that night. As readily as the picture came, it disajpeared. A singular sound had awakened that man's brain and had forced him to recollect an event that had occurred some twenty-five years past. That episode had been locked deep within the recesses Gf his mind and only came into being when a sound to which it was asso- ciated was heard. The power of sound to awaken the mind to events of the past is incredible. Many times it takes more than one sound to accomplish this. Singular sounds most occur again and again, indefinitely, in order to awaken the mind and build the portrayal. Many refuse to recognize these sounds and acknowledge the events that are associated with them, and others have not the faculties with which to recall an incident of the past. ' An amnesia patient lies in the hospital, listening to the sounds that mill around him. Tap....tap.. tap.... What are those sounds? Why do they create within me such a turmoil? I've got to remember! This man had formerly been a sculp- tor and the reception of these sounds had penetrated his sub-con- scious, creating a chain. between his former existence and the sleep- ing portion of his brain hich had become dominant and had refused to acknowledge these vibrations. There was nothing with which to connect them. That was the one weak link in this chain of connection--in- ability to associate. Tap...tap.. tap... Continuously these sounds were heard by the victim, and daily the weak link grew stronger. And one day recognition encased the pa- and he was once more tient's brain the sculptor. A mountain on its way, grassy slopes ing deep into brook babbles merrily and on one of its sits a young man gaz- the azure blue of the murmuring waters. Merrily, the shallow stream sings as it travels pp, A p il,T H L ,A.C AID E,M I A N A g g p 2 to destinations unknown. The young man listens and epprehends. The song tells of life within the cool, dark pools: of hidden treasures in deep recesses: and of its journey down from its place of being. It murmurs softly of happiness and sunny places where flowers bloom and birds warble in the springtime. There prevails about it an essence of adventure and mystery. These word-pictures are painted in the mind of the young poet and he has- tily scribbles them down in his notebook. To the shepherd, that passes the same spot every day, the brook signifies nothing more than a way by which the villagers receive water to gratify their wants. The song is heard but is not understood. Deep within the heart of the poet are found two beautiful qualities-- the power of interpretation and the power of presentation, It took merely the sound of a shallow brook, bubbling over a rocky bed, to in- spire the young man to create some- ting of universal significance. In the garret of an old boardingr house, a musician sits listening to the rain falling on the tin roof. It is an army of tin soldiers on parade. This picture is reflected in the young man's brain, and the more he hears, the larger and full- er grows the image. On parade, the soldiers march to a rhythm that can no longer be kept silent within him: he must give it to the world so that they, too, may review his army of rain soldiers, So he writes a beautiful composition immortalizing a sound which many hear so frequent- ly and dismiss so readily. Few ever stop to realize significant sound really is. rain on the roof, the babble of brook, the tapping heard by the tient--all of these affecting persons involved in one way or other. Little importance is given to sound because its worth is not realized. It may build, destroy, or inspire, depending on thnx mental status of the receiver. Only a few of us are blessed with the power to interpret. Power of interpretation enables: the recipient' of sound to: relay a picture in varied forms. Sound is a motivating force about which most of us know too little. It is worthy of more thought. Consider snow--are ygg listening? how The the Pa' the an.. -1-in-noni Day Dreaming -- Placed First Raymond Fife Most people day dream. Some- times while people are walking a- long the streets they bump into other people for they're just day dreaming, and not watching where they're going. Many people while listening to the radio are day dreaming about the people on the radio and are not listening to the program. If you hear someone's voice and it sounds nice, you think that maybe they're nice, too. Child- ren in schools day dream, and when you're day dreaming you cannot con- centrate on your school work. There are many things that you can dream about: movies, your boy friend, or your friends and rela- tives. Many day dream about the movies. It may be a picture that you are go- ing to see, a picture that you had seen, or about the actor or actress in the picture you had seen. But you must remember that they have make up on, and that they're get- ting paid for the acting in the pio- ture. Many girls have boy friends with which they have arguments and the boys are mad at the girls. A few days later she cannot get him off her mind. She wonders if he still remembers that argument that the ,TIH E A-gA,,p,zM ma N two had, and she wonders who is really to blame, if he is, or it she is. If she has not heard from him, she wonders if he has another girl friend, and where he is to- night. f When your relatives have not written or have not come to see you for a very long time you wonder if they have forgotten that you are still alive. You know that your relatives can get mad at the least little thing. They may be mad at you because your daughter or son get the highest marks in the class, or your daughter get the leading role which they wanted their daugh- ter to have, in a school play. They get mad at the least little things. Sometimes you might get a letter in which it might say that an old aunt whom you dislike very much is coming to see you. You won- der how long she is going to stay. You might not care to have her come to see you, but when she dies you might like a nice slice of her dough that she has left to those who dislike her. When you are day dreaming you do not hear what people are saying. Sometimes you have to be spoken to more than once for you do not seem to be in the same room with the other person. When you are day dreaming you seem to be in another world all by yourself. Sometimes one of the students in the class' starts to day dream. He doesn't know' what the teacher is saying. When you are day dreaming is the time the teacher calls on you to an- swer a question, or to recite some- thing. She seems to know that you are not with the class, but in your own little world. When she speaks to you, you do not hear her and one of the other students nudged you, and you ask, What's the matter? or 'Stop hitting me,n or you might say Mint do you want? Sometimes the kids might start laughing at you which puts you in a most embar- rassing moment. when a whole class of students laugh at you, it makes you feel very small, as small as a fly on the wall, or a rat cornered by a cat ten times its size. Some- times yourio not get the next day's assignment and you have to ask one of your fellow students what it is. You might have read something in literature and did not quite under- stand it and the teacher is explain- ing it in class and you are not pays ing attention to what she is saying But when you have a test and some questions asf about that story are ln it, you will get a pretty low mark. Then she will know that you were busy with other things ot her than listening to her while she was explaining that story, which you could not understand. Some girls have good jobs, but they lose them for they are not pay- ing attention to what they are doing. If you are working on a ma- chine where you have to be careful, you might get hurt for your mind is not on your works, but the things that you are day dreaming about. When you are crossing the street, especially where there is a lot of traffic, your mind should be on ofbssing the street' and not on other things. For you are moat watching where you're ageing -and might get run into by a car or truck. If you are a heavy day Jdneamer 'you are not going tbrbeovvry-smart when you get older. If you have some good friends whom you like very much, you may lose them by day dreaming. While they're talking to you, you are busy with other things, and you're ' wn in your o world. If you do not make much conversation with them they might think that you do not like their company, or they might think that they are wasting their time on you. Some gain and some don't gain by day dreaming. Almost everyone day dreams. Even if it's something of importance that needs thhihkiag - .gg Vggu L y rIP4E iifIQDISMl AN on-gnlu' g 2- over, or something ,foolish that isn't worth day dreaming about. But it's all oommected with the same meaning as day dreaming. Some of our greatest inventors, actors, actresses, and writers were day dreamers. n Day dreaming is something that cannot be controlled. If you day dream about worthless things you don't gain anything by it, but if you should day dream about things that have sense to them which might be an invention, a story that you are going to write, or a poem, you will gain a lot by day dreaming. If everyone day dreams, why don't they have a course in high school called day dreaming. DEAR SHOES by Carroll Stevens When the nights are long and dreary, And I dream, dear shoes, of you, Somehow I can't help wondering If to me you still fit true, For you're the ones, you factory-mades, With soles yet hardly worn, That caused that precious U17U From out my book be torn. Now, if by chance, you wear not well, And your form I can't revive, Just see the trouble you'd have saved If your source, the cow, were still alive. ,. .H AC EM , THIS THING WE GALL SPRING Charles F. Whittemore The wires are down and the phone's on the bing. And four feet of snow to the landscapes still cling. But we of the highly ridiculous sing, We feel, in our hearts, that it soon will be spring. Our aunts and our uncles all hoary with age, A war upon time still are trying to wage. Beauticians and culturists they will engage, The effort, I'm sure tho, is not very sage. Still people go 'round with a cold in the head. They're singing of spring when they should be in bed. There's reason why people take colds without dread, It's whiskey, that's fit to lay low a biped. And yet while we rail on this troublesome thing, It's hard to imagine a year without spring. uunlbul-iran-vu CONTENTMENT ' BETTY MORENCY A dusty road--a cottage small-- Beside a shimmering waterfall: A loaf of bread--a jug of wine-- And Thee to be completely mine. Children small with hungry eyes, Laughter gay, and now painful sighs: Happy homes, now dens of pain, Life's bright sunshine turned to rain: Laughter gone and naught but tears: Infant hearts weighed down by fear: Love departed, leaving behind A weary and a love-sick mind. Will these horrors never cease? Will there never more be peace? Naught we know of God's own will-- Are we to hate, and fight, and kill? Are we to die for glory's sake, Giving and giving though there's naught to take? So we are until the last And all that's gone before is past. Life's great pattern still goes on: It's still the same from dawn to dawn. DEAR FRIENDS AND GENTLE HEARTS Maurice Duford '44 Implore you, dear friends, And those of gentle hearts, Those who wish to lend Approval to a man in whose heart Desire wrote, in thought of truest friends, nDear Friends And Gentle Hearts.n Then died. Implore many others, Many others to take part In sympathy with this writer, Who in the tenderness of his heart'5 Desire wrote, in thought of his mother: UDear Friends And Gentle Hearts.u And died. Not Burns, Byron, or Cooper, With just a title in his heart. But Stephen Collins Foster With no words or music, from his heart'5 Desire wrote, just this title on paper: nDear Friends And Gentle Hearts.' Then died. uluuuuuiu-n-nl-4 M Y L E I S U R E H O U R S Harriet Williamson From dwaddltng hills Through gang-grasped towns To saunt'ring trails And steam-steeped slums I moved that Where maids that Sunday Sunday Afternoon Afternoon Up shadowed lanes Strained for a breath Down crouching cliffs To fan their sweat Cloistered there Lined brows that Sunday Sunday Afternoon Afternoon Round birch-lined bends Could I, I would 'Cross wind-whipped miles Have lingered there That lengthened And toiled that Sunday Sunday Afternoon Afternoon To 'lease the maids To trip and dance The lees that Sunday Afternoon N THE ACADEMIAN seem or 'rms KEIHTY msmzn ' 'by Joan Henrickaen,,'. The wind that blows a nor'easter Many a good ship has worng But men who've sailed the seven seas Know the toughest blow is 'round the Horn. Those who've rounded the tip In winter, when its winds are blowing high, Tell of a ghostly brig that sails the course e With every ship that goes by. L In the shipping lists of Manhattan, ' Written in the,1ate autumn of '78 Is: The brig, Jenny Fisher, sailed Oct. 17, No word since, no one knows her fate. . ' The Jenny Fisher was jaunty, The best in the intercoastal trade. Her seams were always caulked And her paint never known to fade. In the autumn of '78, down the city's bay, ' The Jenny Fisher, sails set, headed out to sea Her paint was fresh, her ropes were tarred, And her canvas billowed free. The wind, however, blew against her, And she made bad time all the way. And she finally reached the Straits Long after New Year's Day. A storm came up as they entered, And with all its fury lashed. The first thing to go was e life boat, Next, the main top mast. The sheets were caked with ice, The ship was pitched and tossed, Till all the men on board her ' Had given themselves up as lost. Her canvas was torn and ragged, - And one of her sails blew free. The men sent up to reef it Were blown from the yard into the sea. The captain was cruel and hard, For he whipped and beat the men. He killed a sailor for disobeying, And swore he'd do it again. Continued on next page F. - ........,, e ee... e1..JHa...ACAQaM:lAN, ee-- For almost a week they sailed there, And went about, tack upon tack, But still he swore he'd do it, And said he'd not go back. Then on the seventh day they made it, And as they passed through the Strait, Another ship went towards it, And the captain said nought of their fate. HLet them see for themselves, - And have as good a time as we, I'm not set here to inform them Of the dangers of the sea.n That eve the ship was becalmed, And the moon rose on a strange sight, The ship had sprung an unknown leak, And sank with all hands that night. And some say that this isn't all-- That it's the Jenny Fisher's fate, To sail with every ship around the Horn And guide them through the Strait. M Y S O U L by Maurice Duford Walking all the time, walking forever, Stumbling onwrrd in the eerie darkness. My soul searching for its goal: the future. And the light seeming to be less and less. Stumbling, my soul ravished by the sinner. It's chances less in the eerie darkness. Valking all the time, walking tormented By the rapture and clinging of the darkness, more and more, My soul searching for passage: prevented By the dark, forever more. . Tormented, tortured, and raptured, my soul searched, All this my soul forebore. Walking all the time, walking slowly, Searching, hoping, undecided, biding for time. My soul stumbled onward, forever onward, slowly, Into this disastrous, cunning darkness sublime. Into this darkness, eerie, and ghostly. My soul walking onward all the time. Walking all the time, walking ahead, Slowly, stumbling, and with unrest. My soul searching, wandering, then seeing ahead A light--A light upon a crest. Saved by His light's guiding hand, ahead. Lie down my soul--and rest. Tug AQAAW DQMIIANA A M-I I T I 0 N Harriet Utllidlsun' Someday I'd like to fly a plane, And span each spot on earth. I'd visit every folk and field, Hear stories at each hearth. Someday I'd find the cure for all, By careful tests and labor. I'd fashion fads that feed the crowds, And cook with greatest flavor. Someday I'd paint with burning brush, Those brightest canvas hues. I'd print a moody, moving tale, That'd wake up every muse. Someday I'd fly the highest height, And make the longest run. I'd ski as never seen before, And skate as SonJa's done. Someday I'd chant a lovely song, And thrill each heart that listened. I'd prance the mightiest horse of all, Wear richest Jewels that glistened. Someday I'd sail the seven seas, As though a sailor born. I'd tan five years on Hawaiian shores, Watch sunset, flowers, and dawn, Someday to Tripoli I'd sail, And Grecian Art I'd see. I'd learn the tongue of everyland, And chat quite socially. Someday I'd out-wit scholars all, And fascinate the profs.' I'd do away with slums and sluck, And cultivate more profs. Someday I'd climb the steepest hill, But all this seems so far. These Wsomedays' may and may not be. I'l1 strive to say 'they are. D R E A M I N G Myra Palmer As I sit here and write these words, I wonder where you are. I wonder who yau're thinking of, And why you wander far. I wonder if you think of me, When you're sometimes alone. Do you ever wonder where I am And why I am alone! I very often think of you, And UKGQBT why you're not bore And why you left so long ago. I long to have you near. T H TF4Ey 5jLAj3EMl AN, l? E 'G R A S S H O P P E R Myra Palmer A grasshopper hopped upon a bluebell. What he was thinking, no-one could tell. He sag very still as it swayed to and fro, But all of a He hopped on Then nibbled He hopped on He hopped in sudden decided to go. a daisy, he hopped on a weed, away on a sweet clover seed. the ground, he hopped in the air, and out of the buttercups there. He played hide and seek with the soft summer breeze, Then under a thistle he rested at gage, The Rise and Decline of First Love MY Heart Is like A puffed-up Cloud. Itls filled Witf whimsy wisp. My heart is like A rich brown nut whose A Deepest parts are sweet, My heart is like A cracked-up Glass whose Parts can Never Mend- Harriet Williamson W H Y ? Barbara Saturley Little Billy wanted to know why Mother was always too busy: So he waited for a long time To learn the things he needed to know. Now William knows He doesn't bother But she is lonely Aged and gray she the whys and wherefores, mother with his questions, ' in her big house. now prays for Will. but he is all she has. He is miles away, No letter from Willyng then come more tears. Her days had been fu 1, he wasnit a problem child, She would tell him now, if he asked, why? I JJ 1' f I! , MZ Q , f'! fxxl, 3 m QE' fW I Ve f aw. X 554, I A1 I V F:,:A,1h,x.t!. V, . 3 .rg-7 f 'fflf ,. J , A if '- i V x U., , 7 MQJQ9, 'Af W' -2. ,:,WfEf.,. 1 ,iffy-Q H 1 'N E-1? ,Ln , ,J 43? gf .r M ww . C L A S S H I S-T 0 R Y Helen Muller For the past four years, I have been keeping faithfully a diary of our high school activities. 1Now that the last entry has been writ- ten in, I should like to read it to you, since it will be nice to look back to see how we have progressed life. during our high school September 15, 1959--Dear Diary. Today was an exciting At last I am in high was rather terrifying one for me. school. It at first to see all the upper-classmen so com- posed and sure of themselves, while we little freshies were scared to the very marrow of our bones. Mr. Beal called assembly in the gym af- ter what seemed like hours of wait- ing, and announced that we, as freshmen, were to have Miss Cournoy- er as class advisor. The rest of the day was mixed with confusion on our part, and exasperation on the part of the upper-classmen. The day ended with relief for all par- ties concerned. That was the first day of our high school life. The following days were much like the first but let's see what happened next in the diary. September, 1939--Dear Diary. Now I guess we are really instated into high school life. Today we held our first class meeting. The class officers for the year were chosen as followsg President, Foster War- reng Vice-president, Joyce Douil- letteg secretary, Betty Ann Douil- letteg treasurer, Madeleine Richard we gave Compton French being class reporter. The next great event Austin Prize Speaking. written here? Oh yes ---- Diary. To- us freshmen. the task of to come was What have I December, 1939--Dear day was a big event for we had three members participating in the contest. They were Foster Warren, Helen Hoague, and Betty Ann Douillette. Betty Ann honored our class by walking off with the se- cond prize. I guess things must have gone pretty smoothly for a while, be- cause I don't seem to have many en- tries along in here. Oh yes, here is one. November, 1959--Dear Diary. To- day we found out who the basketball players were to be. Although none of our class made the first team, we were well represented at all practice sessions. 'Budn Warren, 'Redn Sabean, Francis Pero, and Ad- rien Richards were our bets for the future on the boy's teamg Joyce Douillette, Betty Ann Douillette, and Helen Hoague on the girl's teams April, 1940--Dear Diary. Base- ball season opened today with a bang-up turn-out of the freshman boys. Joo Emond made the team and so did Norris Sabean. 'Bud' Warren and Adrien Richards were put out on the field, too. I guess that finishes our sports for the freshman year. But there is still more for this one year. Here it is. March 15, 1940--Dear Diary. We had our second class meeting today fb' the PUFPOSS of choosing com it' tees for the Freshman Dance. May I add that, as I remember it, this dance was a very profit- able one for us, and gave our trees ury a good boost. May, 1940--Dear Diary. Orienta- tion day! Now we know how it feels to be among the veterans of a school and look down upon the neww comers! What fun to be a sophomore even if it was for only one day! That ended the course of events of our freshman year. But we have three more years of fun ahead. Here's the beginning of our sopho- more career. September, 1940--Dear Diary. we entered P.A. this year with confi- dence and renewed vigor. This time IH E ACD there vasnlt so much confusion on our part but oh! those freshmen! I wonder if we were as bad as thatl We learnedqtoday that we were to have Mr. Collishaw as class advisor. That suited us fine. September, 1940--Dear Diary. we had our first class meeting of the year today. New officers were chos- en. Those elected were: Robert Dowst as president, Harriet Willianr son as vice-president, Madeleine Richard as secretaryg William Clark as treasurer. I think we have a pretty good official body this year don't you think so, dear diary? After the class meeting, things quieted down somewhat until the sports season opened again. I have one or two entries that may inter- est you. November, 1940--Basketball sea- son opened with a bang this time. Two of our class members made the first team this year. They were nBudn Warren and nRedW Batchelder. Nice going fellows. I think that is about all that was new in sports. There's an en- try here that I mustn't overlook. December, 1940--Dear Diary. Were we sophomores proud today! Four of our members were in the Original Prize Speaking Contest and two of them won second prizes. The win- ners were Carroll Stevens and Helen Hoague. The others who participat- ed were Frederick Mindt and Helen French. Here is the last entry for this year. May 9, 1941--Dear Diary. Our May Ball was an overwhelming suc- cess! Not only was the floor crowd- ed, but so was our treasury when we added up the proceeds. I won't waste any time getting into our junior year. This year we became upper-classmen and we were exceedingly proud. Here are my first entries for the year. September, l94l-- we started school this year, dear,diary, with added sophistication and a sense of M',,-N u leadership. we are now in the realm of the high and mighty upper- classmen and we must act according- ly. It does seem strange, though, to see some of last year's tack- pushers sitting sedately by and letr ting the under-classmen have all the fun. September, 1941--Bear Diary, An- other class meeting. This year Frederick Mindt rises to presidency and Betty MacMillan, to vice-presi- dency. Harriet Williamson is our new secretary and Reginald B tchel- der, our new treasurer. Another wonderful official body! I'm sure they'll handle our business effi- ciently. We juniors must have quieted down considerably during the next few weeks. Not that we were not still on the transmitting end of all hot-foot operations, but no ma- jor activities were entered into until basketball season opened its doors again. November, 1941--Dear Diary. Bas- ketball season has opened once more with a fine turn-out of star play- ers from our class. This year, Helen Hoague and Joyce Douillette made the first team. Good work, girls, may victory be ours! I guess I must have had a pre- monition as to what our players were going to do, for as things turned out, the girls were once more honored as an undefeated team! The boys lost the trophy by one game. December, 1941--Prize speaking was wonderful tonight, dear diary. Our three participants did a fine job in upholding the dignity of our class. January, 1942--Dear Diary. It was disappointing to us, as well as the other classes, to learn that we could not have our annual winter carnival this year. Old Man Winter seems to have let us down. we had all our committees chosen, too. We're hoping for a bigger and bet- ter one next year, though. ,, oronurspgcgwp E-,M..l,AN ,,,,,, it April seems to be an important month for us. Two major events came up at this time--let's see what I have here about them. April, 1942--Dear Diary. The original prize speaking contest went over with much success for the junior class. April, 1942--Dear Diary. Be- cause we had to forfeit our Carniv- al Ball, Mr. Beal informed us that we could put on an April Dance. The dance was put on, with the help of all classes, and turned out to be a great success. Activities are coming thick and fast now, and the junior class seems to be in the midst of them all. May, 1942--Dear Diary. The school play, WRaggedy Nan,U was put on tonight. Compton French, Betty Ann Douillette, Carroll Stevens, and Helen Hoague, of our class, con- tributed greatly to the comical phases of the production. I really think we have a fine group of actors and actresses in our class. ex- the the can May, 1942--My goodness, what citement, dear diary. Tonight school musical was put on under direction of Mrs. Buswell. And you imagine--it was really broad- casted to the neighboring 'towns over RMUR. Betty Morency, our star singer, contributed a solog and Mindt played a solo on Frederick his cello. It was grand, and our above normal knowing that members of our class. egos rose they were June--the month of sunshine and flowers and graduation! This year we juniors-took over the responsi- bility of the annual Junior Prom. Let's see what happened then. June, l942--Dear Diary. The auditorium of good old P.A. flocked absolutely devine tonight. It mms a real south-sea paradise with palm trees waving and flowers everywhere. Everyone said it was grand and Ivam inclined to agree with them. Good- bye for this year, dear diary. we shall meet again next September., ' Ah, sweat aaniorityli At' last, after three years of hard work, we have gained the title 'of -seniors. It was in this state of mind that we entered P.A. last September. I remember that day distinctly. We were looked upon with envy and re- spect by the lower olassmen, and apprehension by the teachers. let's see what my diary has to say for this, our last year at P.A. September, 1942--Dear Diary. To- day we entered school with a great- er sense of responsibility. Some- how we managed to dodge the bewil- dered freshmen and go about the du- ties of the first day at school. Somehow, I think this is going to ba a very interesting year for us. September, 1942--Dear Diary. To- day we held our class meeting under the advisory direction of Mr. Dug- gan, to determine the identity of our new officers. Once again, Frod- erick Mindt rose to presidency. As vice-president, Harriet Williamson officiated. Madeleine Richard be- came secretary for another year and Hilliam Clark was our new treasuren October, 1942--Dear Diary. Be- cause of our coming Senior Play, our class decided to give the Hallo- we'en Dance to the sophomores. We are going to put on the May Ball a- gain this year. November, 1942--Basketball sea- son has opened again, dear diary, with last year's stars turning out for practice, as well as prospec- tive future stars. It looks pretty bad this year, though, for the out- of-town games because of the gas situation. Merch, 1943--Dear Diary. To- night our class put on its master production, WThe Whole Town's Talks ing.n we were proud enough when we heard that our play had drawn the largest crowd in P.A.'s senior play history. e April went by with very little excitennnts Thinga'picked up aggin in May, though. ' C May 15, 1943--Dear Diary, Toe ,l , THE ACADEMIAN Uitti , , li Y xl! !iulsu1::..yuusnu!.-fit, , last held during our high school years. It really was a fine example that we seniors set tonight because three of the four senior participants won prizes. The speakers who won were Betty Morency, first prize, Compton French, second prize, Frederick Mindt, third prize. June, 1943--Dear Diary. 'We had loads of fun tonight at our banquet night we seniors witnessed the prize speaking contest to be Toasts were made to each member of the class and than dancing and games were enjoyed for the remain- der of the evening. June 24, 1945--Dear Diary. This is to be my last entry because to- night our high school careers are over. I'l1 always treasure yeu-as one of my life's greatest achieve- ments. In future years, I am sure I will be able to look back upon you, dear diary, as a reminder of my happy days at Pembroke Academy. I N I T I A L S A.C.S.--- admirable, courteous, scientific A.M.C.--- amiable, merry, clever B.K.M.--- brilliant, keen, melodious B.P.G.--- bubbling, pleasant girl C.B.Y.--- capable, benevolent youth 0.D.S.--- cheerful, demure sage C.E.F.--- competent, efficient fellow C.P.T.--- commendable, patient, tantalizing C.Y.R.--- comedienne, youthful, radiant D.M.0.--- dependable, mischievous, cheerful E.A.D.--- earnest, ardent, dramatic E3J.S.--- eloquent, jolly, smooth E.J.S.--- efficient, just, sincere E. M.--- eternally mischievous F.E.M.--- faithful, excelling, modest F.G.W.--- facetious, garrulous woodsman ' F.L. .--- friendly, loyal classmate hilarious, endearing helpmate HIL' H.M. HoPoWo'--- J.A.D J.M. L.Y. o HCEQ'Hl ' w.--- M .amp- . -unu- . un...- likeable, NQJQ helpful, loyal, winsome hardworking, merry miss honest, peppy, wise jovial, ambitious, dependable just, moderate, courteous youthful lass neat, jovial, capricious C L.--- M.A.R.--- motivating, ambitious, radiant C P No We l ' P.A.R P.J.D.--- P.M.H.--- R. D.--- R.M.A.--- VIAIHC'-1-' W,W.C.--- natural, witty playboy .--- promising, amiable, respectful pretty, jovial, dainty pert, mischievous handful recherche, dependable respectful, modest, amiable vivacious, animated, helpful willing worker, courteous FREDERICK MINDT HELEN I-IOAGUE WILLIAM CLARK ROBERT DOWST WILLIAM PAULING FOSTER WARREN NORMA CLEVELAND I ::k- K ' COMPTON FRENCH ROLLANDE AYOTTE -,WJQDXI4 WK? 5 , f 1 1 ,xi- .-J I-IARRIET WILLIAMSON VERA HUGGINS CLAIRE TREMBLAY ELLA SEVERANCE JOYCE DOUILLETTE LUCILLE LETENDRE HELEN MULLER ELIZABETH SILKE CARMEN RICARD 4. 1 , 'sf sang: A , P. M .. .,,f .,.f-.,,,. . 1 X X 1 1 X N 1. rx v ?Qf '.4, .r A '37-ra A vig Y 5 V ffm.: 4? f.w:a5,' ,r 'A ' ruff af, J, T HXQWQ ' -5? Q14 . M Q, .6 .X mv-ff 5 .9-Q, J. .Q , ,'57x1gv,. f-2 1 www 33 ,fffrig ,Q JIJAQE' ::, x 5 ' 'FYEFQ 3.1 Q 51 if . Af, if X5 . -gf.. is ' ' w N A 'iw . QQ, .Vg v 1 ..f A n in ? iff fa J, 'li Ji:-3' 'il' wi. if -rt.+:53 is 1-' 931 '?f:3f.7 I . . ,f f .Q 1 i .fNx,-, ,A - .255 f f . .455 f 5 s , F. Il Qu . x BERTHA GORDON MADELEINE RICHARD PHYLLIS HANDY JEANETTE DEMERS HELEN WELCH PEARL RICHARD BETTE MORENCY W.. Kwik if f me . JANICE COLBY ELIZABETH MACMILLAN :H 1 , 1 I I 2 lv , X f 'Sak ARLENE CLARK BETTY ANN DOUILLETTE DORIS CHILDS ALLAN SPAULDING CARROLL STEVENS CHARLES YEATON rt?-'Q V: -XZ 1 . Q25-, Jai.. 1 wg:-,..5f - W, -- wsu 11 - nr K ,- 5 ...L , JMC li . ,, :vi -.FQ JE' QT' 71? P ,- 5.3 . sg Q. E . 5 , 'z':Hfa,SQ,fA ' 1' . c y . -. r ga -2' 5 iff-5-J 4 6123, ' in 5- - 1.195-:N ,, ,.., . f I- Silvia . ja, f -ga, iv -1 i ,:1.!'1'?.? 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She is to be censidered an asset to the senior class. Favorite Song: UI Just Kissed Your Picture Goodnightn Favorite Saying: 'Oh Jeekersin Hobbies: Taking pictures, sewing, swimming Ambition: Nurse Pet Likes: Dogs, summer, spring Pet Hates: Cats, winter Usually seen with: Pearl Richard and Arlene Clark Activities. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, D. A. Club 1, 2. Francis Casey Frank' VArsoft answer turneth bask muah wrathu Frank has been with the senior class for only a few months, but dur- ing this time he has shown cooperation and school spirit. Frank is very quiet in school, but we think he's different on the baseball field, be- cause we've heard him shouting with the rest. We'1l remember him for his all-round personality, which doesn't make him an obvious character, but just there quietly enjoying a joke as much as we do. Good luck, Frank! Favorite Song: nwhite Cliffs of Dover' Favorite Saying: WDo you want to know? Should I tell himtn Hobbiesg Airplane Models Abition: Aviator ,S Pet Likesg Sports, airplanes, aorobats Pet Hatesg Onions, Japs Usually seen with: Maurice Duford Activities: Transferred from St. Joseph Juniorate, Tynsboro, Mass. to St. Ann's Hermitage, Poughkeepsie, New York. From there to Pembroke Academy. Baseball 43 Class Committees 45 Staging for Senior Play 4. .-1-11-s--zo Doris Childs nDottie' 'I assisted at the birth of that most significant word, flirtation.' Although Doris has been with us only two years, she has a keen inter- est in the activities at Pembroke Academy. She is ambitious and bub- bling over with energy. The thoroughness with which she does everything with make her a success. Good luck, Doris! THE AQADEMIAN Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen with: WSerenade In Bluen NThe Lord will prcviden Collecting tea cups Army nurse Moonlight, hayrides, ice cream, fried clams Mice WThe Gangu Activities: Doris transferred from Concord High to Pembroke Academy at the beginning of her third year. Glee club 3,4: Softball 4. Arlene Muriel Clark ' 'Suen HLaugh and the world laughs with you.n Arlene is a nice brunette. She is kind and likes to Joke. Whenever somebody is in need of an explanation and uSueW knows the answer, you can be sure she is ready to help. She is quite romantic and can take a joke about it better than most of us can. She is always conscientious about her work. Hope you'11 be successful in all your enterprises, Arlene. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen with: NThere's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewheren Gee, whizikers, gollyl Playing a guitar and singing Waitress or hairdresser Teasing the boys, Epsom School Bus, ice cream, and movies History Quiz Rollande Ayotte Activities: Glee Club 1: Acappella Choir 1: Home Economics 1,2,5g Class Committees 1.4. 11-in- William Clark 931115 nEndeavor to be good, and better still, and bestP' There's nothing like a bit of Irish wit, and when you have Irish wit, you're sure to have B111 Clark. Bill has been well-liked all his four years of high school, and whenever there was a play to be staged, and scenery to be moved, we have called on nClark.' Clark has been nJohnny-on-theespotn and we appreciate it. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes Pet Hates Usually s een with: WMy Uild Irish Rosen WHow're you doing, boy?W Stamp collecting, fishing and sleeping K Top rate mechanic Good weather, sporty people, roller skating, swim- ming, dancing, and fixing up something. Wise guys and gals: being told what to do. Phil Handy, Jack Colby, and Bill Welch. Activities: School play, Senior play: Junior and Senior class treas- urer: Stage builder and cleaner: Member of dramatic club. -l -I I LJTHE IAJCADAEMIAN Norma Cleveland' 'Clovis' ' Be to her virtues very kind Be to her faults a little blind.' Norma is known by her flaming red hair. This, plus her bubbling laughter, marks her- presence in any classroom. She is usually bent over double, laughing at something Dowst has just told her. Norma is well-liked by all her classmates. Favorite Song: 'Don't Get Around Much Any More.' Favorite Saying: nThis is the endll' Hobbies: Bowling, swimming, and movies Pet Likes: Food, soldiers, summer, and mustaohes Pet Hates: Snakes, loose jewelry Usually seen with: Helen Welch, Carmen Ricard, and Betty Silke Activities: Glee Club l,2,3,4g Academian Staff 4: Class Committees 1, 2,33 Home Economics Club lg Music Festival 3. Janice Colby 'Jan' nStrive and Succeed' A shy manner and a quiet smile have characterized Janice in this se- nior class. Her willingness to work is an admirable feature and is one to be imitated. Favorite Song: nBy The Light of the Silvery Moon' Favorite Saying: 'Good Gravyn Hobbies: Collecting stamps, movies, riding, and walking Ambition: Office work Pet Likes: Movies, ice cream, riding, walking, and cats Pet Hates: Snakes, History Quizes, and boat riding Usually seen with: Bertha Gordon, Dolores Duford, and Arlene Clark Activities: Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Class Committees, nand Style Show. Jeanette Demers 'Jennie' WA mind equal to any undertaking that she puts it along side of.' Dauntless, dependable, diligent and Demers--all synonyms. Although Jeanette is rather quiet, her class is very much aware of her many con- tributions to it. She is one of '43's best students, as well as being one of its best-liked. Favorite Song: nI'll Be Waiting For You.' Favorite Saying: nOh, Sugarln Hobbies: Collecting newspaper clippings Ambition: Hairdresser Pet Likes: Moonlight, potato chips Pet Hates: Snakes, Fried Clams Usually seen with: nThe Gang.' Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Home Economics Club 2: Austin Prize Speaking 3: Class Com ittees 25 Basketball 5: Academian Staff 4: Academy News Staff 43 Style Show 2. THE Q5cAoA'gMuAN y Betty Ann Douillette 'Doodyn 'Good old timesg grand old timesg great old times.N Betty Ann is uaually quiet, but she likes to contribute her share to an argumunt. She is undoubtedly the most dramatic senior. Who knows: Maybe the next time we see Betty she will be on the stage in New York. Favorite Song: 'In M Solitude' Favorite Saying: 'It's absolutely disgusting' Ambition: Actress Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually s Activitie The sun, books, and clean smelling things Gabriel Heater and blood sausage een with: Helen Hoague ss Class committees l,2,3,4g Secretary lg Prize Speaking 1,55 P.S. Durhamg School Play 2,53 Dramatic Club 25 Senior Play, 43 Softball 43 Intramural l,2,33 Sock and Buskin 5. qu-giisals-U Priscilla Joyce Douillette 'Prissie' 'The world if full of tangled things, but youth and spirit can conquer them.W Joyce has always been looked upon with admiration by the other girls in the Academy for her athletic and scholastic ability. Her pleasing personality and cheerful smile have made her a favorite with underclass- men as well as with her own classmates. Favorite Songs Ulf I Had My Wayn Favorite Sayings nYbu Ain't Lying' Hobbies: Sports Ambition: To do m best in whatever field I enter. Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually s Activitie 'Tis our his own. An A-l Never in by where Eating, twilight, smell of gasoline, rain, and har- monizing with Phil Handy Turtle-neck sweaters, cats, and my first name een with: 'The Gang' at the post office Sz Vice-president of Class lg Glee Club l,2,3,4g .Basketball 1,2,5,4g co-captain 4g Class committees l,2,3,45 School musical 33 Senior Play 45 Intramurals l,2,3g lxchauge Editor 4g Co-advertising manager of Academian 4g Acappela choir lg Les Petits Mets 3g Academy New's Girl's Sports Editor 5g Baseball 4. Robert Dowst nBebn judgment as our watches--none go just alike, yet'eaoh.bbli6UU appearance and a chemistry book--these characterize Bob. trouble and never out of it, his easy-going attitude gets him nothing else will. Obstinate and decided in his views, he readily sticks by what he believes. His ability im'thc ff61d'of'soience and math will aid his development. Reknown and recognition will some- day be yours, Bob. -its Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen with: Activities: WWhy Don't We Do This More Often?W Words are like leaves: and where they most abound, fruit of sense is rarely found Boat models. photography M.D. u Books, food, swimming Hypocrites and gossipers Mindt and Spaulding President 23 Class committees Compton French UCompW J'Tbou art not for the fashion of these times Pompous as Where none will sweat but for promotion.n a king and as busy as Henderson, Compton reigns supreme. Run! Hurry! Papers, books, pencils, and worries! This describes the state Compton lives in constantly. Competent editor of the school paper and efficient school by his office aid, he continually aids the development of the managerial ability. Work such as his will never go unre- warded. Favorite song: 'God Bless America' Favorite Saying: nOh darnln Hobbies: Photography Ambition: Own my own newspaper Pet Likes: Beef steak Pet Hates: Usually seen Activities: Bertha, 1 lady is about img op ora singers with: Business papers Editor Academy Newsg Academian Editorg School playg Senior playg Original prize speakingg Chairman War Bond Drive. -4-1-4111 Bertha Gordon 'BertW HL1ve and learnn ady of leisure! Slow, easy-going, this engpging young the most sociable and agreeable person in our class. Un- ruffled and natural at all times, she's characterized by her bright smile and willingne ss to aid any one in distress. Bertha will succeed by her willingness and sunny disposition. Bon voyage! Favorite Song: Ihvorite Sayi Hbbbies: Ambition: Pet Likes Pet Hates: Usually s I Q 6911 Activities: Wstar Spangled Banner Waving Somewheren How about a bite Horse back riding, bicycle riding, collecting snap- shots, and walking Office work Eating Getting up in front of a class Dolores Duford, Janice Colby, Althea Orrill, and Patricia Orrill Glee Club 1,2,3,43 Home Economics Club l,2,3g Speaking with a group on WFood Rationingng Class committee and Prize in style show ng: with: o THE.ACAQ:EMlA,N,, Happy. Phyllis Handy nPhi1u Wlife is a song: let's sing and be merry.N go-lucky Phil! Here's to your-that winning smile and simple nature had gotten you out of m ny tight spots. Laugh and live! That's Y0u're motto. Sunny as a day in June and carefree as the breeze, Phyllis goes on, day by day, living and enjoying every minute of it. Because you love life so much Phil, we know that it will be kind to you. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: NMy Wild Irish Rosen WI can't do this!--I don't carein Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, being out doors, just living. Ambition: Ride on a fire engine, be a reporter on a large news- paper. Pet Likes: Eating, personal scrap books, my dungarees, record- ings of up to date bands, my sweaters and skirts and silly spells. Pet Hates: Having eye brows plucked, putting up my hair, sloppy people and tight skirts. Usually seen with: Bill Clark, and the gang. Activities: School musical 3: Intramurals 3g Joke editor 4g Home econ- WThe good old days, the grand old days, Helen, make up a Bond Rally Play 43 Glass speaking 3g Original essay 45 Make-up committees 3,4. omics committee 2,3,4g Austin prize contest 4g Carnival committee 3, club 33 Dramatic club 33 ...-.---n-0 Helen Eunice Hoague WHoageyW the great old daysln dresser. These qualities an tathlete, an actress, a smooth Helen always meant to get girl who's just about all-around. A's but never got around to it. She's known by saddle shoes and curling toes, long hair with one ear sticking out, and hand-made sweaters. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: WI'll See You Againn UOh, Horrorsln Hobbies: Sports, writing letters Ambition: To make a success of my life Pet Likes: Rainy nights, slow music, sad movies Pet Hates: Static on Harry James's program, arguments, 1 warm cokes Usually seen with: B. A. D., the gang, and Air Mail Letters. Activities: Acappslla'Ch6ir'1,2g Original Essay Contest Eg Glee Club 1, 2,3,4g Prize Speaking l,2,-4g Basketball l,2,3,4g Dramatic Club 2,3g Intramurals l,2,3g Attendant 25 School Carnival Committee 2, 3g School Play 33 School Musical 33 Academy News, Girls' Sports Editor 4: Senior Play: Class Committees l,2,3,4g Soft Ball 4. . 11l I , Vera Huggins 'Kid Irish' 'Hhen Irish Eyes are Smiling---W He will not soon forget our smiling Irish friend with her ready smile. Herrcheerful disposition, her friendly spirit, a nd her dependable quali- ties will go fa' in making her a good nurse. Favorite Song, 'There's a Harbor of Dreamboats' Favorite Sayingg nOh Lord---' Hobbiesg Sports and filling hope chest Ambition: To be a nurse Pet Likes: Driving an automobile and fourth period aeronautios Pet Hates, Tests Usually seen with: The gang Activities, Girls Gite club l,2,5,4g Mixed Glee Club 3,43 Basketball 2, 3,45 Home Economics Club 1,23 Senior Play 4g Class Commit- tees 43 Softball 4. .cuss-snub-SCI Lucille Letendre 'Lou' 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' Lucille is the girl Hin the front seat.' Her 22-inch waist is the en- vy of all the girls. At noontime we look forward to 'the humor that she helps create in Miss Valley's room, and can't help but remember the ,good times and endless happy hours she has made for us during the three years in the Home Economics Class. She is always willing to help. Good Luck. Favorite Song: nMoonlight Moodn Favorite Saying: noh, shucks! everything happens to meJ' Hobbies: Swimming and Skating Ambition: Office Lork Pet Likes: Certain persons, animals, flowers, star gazing Pet Hates: Sissies, snobs, snakes, fireorackers, tests Usually seen withg A certain group Activitiesg Glee Clublg Home Economics Club l, 2, 35 Gym work 23 and Class Committees 3, 4. ' -anna-'un-asus Elizabeth MacMillan 'Betty Mao' uLive, love, laugh, and lead a happy life. Popular, cute, friendly, Scotch Qin descentj, blonde, merry, all ad- jectives that characterize Betty. Upon meeting Betty for the first time, most people think her shy and quiet, but that Just goes to prove that first impressions are not necessarily the right ones. Here's a toast to one who gets more enjoyment out of life than most. Here's to you, Mac! , H THE.AC-ADE-,S ,ANN Favorite Song: nHight And Dayn Favorite Saying: WI wish this period would end.W Hobbies: Enjoying myself, writing letters Ambition: To be a success Pet Likes: Rain, spring Pet Hates: Mayonnaise: snakes: mustaches Usually seen with: WThe gangn at the post office Activities: Glee Club-1,2,3,4: Christmas play-2: Home Economics Club-3 Dramatic Club-2: Vice-president of class-3: Art Editor of Academian-4: Class Committees-l,2,3,4: Musical-8 Frederick Emil Mindt, Jr. WFredU nAn honest man's the noblest work of God.n Frederick Emil Mindt, Jr.--that's a pretty large and important name for such a young man to carry. Yet, he is every bit as big and as im- portant as his name sounds. Practically every field holds an open door for Freddy--science, manual arts, hobbies, sports, music, Salutatorian, and President of our Senior Class, he has been an enthusiastic partici- pant in all activities throughout the past four years. Favorite Song: UComin' In On A Wing and A Prayern Favorite Saying: nYou don't mean itv' Hobbies: Model airplanes, music Ambition: Aeronautical engineer Pet Likes: Badminton, food Pet Hates: Pigetails Usually seen with: Dowst and Spaulding ball team 5, 4g Original Prize Speaking 2, 4: Senior Play 4 All-State Chorus 2: Class Committees l, 2, 3, 4: President of Class 3, 4. -...Q-. Bessie Katherine Morency WBetten nMusic and beauty go hand and hand Cne who possesses this is wealthy in this our 1and.n If you see a girl with a stack of music and a stick of gum, you'11 know this must be Bette, the song bird of Pembroke Academy. Not only can she sing, but she can write, speak, and get good marks. And there's many a class which has been brightened by her witty remarks and giggle Cespecially in French class,l Favorite Song: 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyesn Favorite Saying: nWell, here I Emlw Hobbies: To be either a concert pianist or vocalist Pet Likes: Dancing, boys, and Harry James Pet Hates: Bugs and booze Usually seen with: Everybody Cat one time or anotherj Activities: Class committees 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, Z, 4: Quartet 2, 3: N.H. State Music Festival 3: Original Essay Contest 4 Les Petite Mote 3: Christmas Play 3, 4: Thanksgiving Play 4 Bond Rally 'Play-4: Acapelle Choir 1: Class Reporter 4 Senior Usher 4: School Concert 5. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 5, 4: Tumbling Exhibition 2: Manqger Basket- THE ACADEMIAN Helen Muller WMul1ern NA merry heart is a good medicinen Helen is a talented blonde who proves false the adage that brains do not accompany beauty. Her instant smile is an asset which she may be proud to own. Favorite long: nI'11 Keep The Love Light Burningu Favorite Saying: WYou ain't kiddin'U Hobbies: Collecting picture post-cards Ambition: To make something of myself Pet likes: Ice cream sodas in Wh1tney's, movies Pet hates: Insects Usually seen with: Jackie Strickford and Lorraine Duford Activities: llee club l,2,3,4: Acappella choir 1: Class committees 2,43 Staff of Academy News 4: Assistant editor of Academian 4. William Pauling WBillU WLife without laughter is a motor without oiln Although he came in his sophomore year, Bill quickly mingled with the class and was well-liked by everyone. It's never quiet where Bill is. There's always the latest Joke, the modern ways of agriculture, or the newest piece of machinery to be commented on: but after all, what a dull world it would be if no one said anything. Favorite Song: nsprlng Tim8 In The Rockiesn Favorite Saying: NGGGN Hobbies: Tinkering on machinery Ambition: To own a farm implement plant Per Likes: Trucks, tractors, and magazines Pet Hates: Muddy roads and gossips Usually Seen with: Jim Bates. Activities: Prize Speaking Carmen Ricard 'Pee-Ween WI'd rather be small and shine than large and cast a shadow.W Likeable, vivacious, tiny, but still all there. WPee-Ween is well- liked by all her classmates. She will always be remembered for the way she expresses herself during oral class reports. Her silly laugh is known all around school, and classes wouldn't be the same without -some remark from this spur-of-the-moment prankster. Favorite Song: NStardustW Favorite Saying: WOuil OuiP' Hobbies: Singing and dancing Ambition: To become a great singer Pet Likes: Sailors, soft music Pet Hates: Snakes, spiders, jazz Usually Seen With: Silke, Cleveland, and Welch. Activities: Glee club l,2,3,4: Class committees 1,43 Bond Rally Play 4: Music Festival 3: Les Petits Mots 3: Home Economics Club 1: Dramatic club 3. , fTH,a5ogA: ' ,,.. . Madeleine Richard 'Madn nDoes well, acts nobly: angels could do no more.u . Dependability, loyalty, friendliness, intelligence, and many other qualities add to to nMad.n Here's an example for all nthenrunderclassmen to live up to.t Admired by all her classmates and teachers, 'M5dn has well earned the honor of being chosen 'best citizenn of Pembroke Academy. Best of luck to you, nMad.n Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Bet Hates: Usually seen with: Activities: 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyesn nOh broth--er!n Reading good books, trying to write Teacher of Social Sciences Portable radios, poetry, sunsets Cigar smoke, mustaches, lima beans Betty Mac Secretary of class 2,45 Treasurer of class lg Glee Club 1,2 3,45 Dramatic Club 2,53 Debating Club 33 Basketball asst. ' Editor of Academian 4: Thanksgiving play 3: Senior Play 45 NBest Citizen' 4j 2nd in State D.A.R. Citizenship Contest4. Yalodictorian. A A most Pearl is one of aptability make her ing personality and ambition. There is Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Nickname: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen with: -igniti- Pearl Richard To abide forever, for of mortals, find friendship an unstable anchorage. the most engaging in our class. Agility and ad- outstanding in the field of secretarial work. Pleas- sweet disposition will aid Pearl in acquiring her no need to wish her luck! nwhen The Lights Go On Againn nOh, Sugarxn Collecting photos Office girl nRichn Bike-riding Quizes A gang of girls Activities: Glee Club l,2,5,4g Senior Play 45 Home Economics Club l,2,3g Circulating Editor, Academy News 4. .3-1-1--I-n Ella Severance nStill Waters Run Deep.' Ella is everyone's friend. Her quiet sense of humor has enlivened many a lunch period. The Qualities of willingness and ambition will help her to success. THE ACADEMlANl Favorite Song: NBeautifu1 Dreamern Favorite Saying: 'Hey, kids, got your physics doneiu Hbbbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Reading and hiking To do all the good that I can at all the times that I can, in all the ways I can. Poetry Chicken necks Usually seen with: The gang Activities: Girls Glee Club l,2,5,4g Price speaking'5g Mixed Glee Club 3,45 Orientation day play 2, Basketball 33 Staff of Acade- my News 45 Class Committees 45 Academian Staff 4. Betty Silks 'Silkie' n - - - n Old friends like old swords, still are trusted best. A friendly person, quiet when it is wise to be so, ready at other times for conversation with anyone, Betty is one of -our bestfhumored seniors. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen Activities: nAlN came and is witty Wlntermezzon nFreshn Dancing, swimming, reading ' To have a successful business career Bright nail polish, ookes, and a certain sailor Strong cheese, smell of burning leaves, spiders with: Carmen Ricard, Helen Welch, and Norma Cleveland Glee Club l,2,3,4g Les Petits Mots 33 Dramatic Club 3g Senior Play 45 Music Festival 53 Griginal Prize Speaking 3g Austin Prize Speaking 45 Class committees l,2,4g Bond Ral- ly Play 43 Fashion Reporter of Academy News 4. -1--1--n-n Allan Spaulding HAI' ukeserve oft' points to greatness.u to P. A. in our sophomore year. He enjoys a good joke, himself. Cheerfulness is one of his prominent qualities. His scholastic standing assures us that he will whit the spot of suc- cess.n Here's to you Al. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen Unfinished part of Unfinished Symphony You can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but what's the use? Hunting and hiking Gasoline and ice cream English Literature with: Mindt and Dcust H T A N Carroll D. Stevens Wsteven WTwo voices are there: one is of the sea, one of Stevens-- Carrol --each a mighty vo1ce.W 1 is the one-man show of the class. He knows all the songs and Jokes back to the gay nineties and up to the present, and he can imitate almost any instrument from a French horn to a Jew's harp. Favqrite Sang: nG1V6 My Regards to Broadwayn Favorite saying: I dcn't expect you to believe this but--- Hobbisgg Collecting and learning Jokes, songs, and poetry Ambitiqng Comedian or machinist Pet Likes: Gay-nineties music and songs Pet Hates: Snakes Usually seen with: B111 Clark Activities: Original prize speaking 2: School play 3. Claire Tremblay WSpike' Nothing is so strong as gentleness: nothing so gentle as real strength. Claire is one of the quiet girls of the senior class Cin school any- waysl. She is sociable and has a quiet sense of humor, Favorite Song: QStardust5g H' J Favorite Saying: :Are yan K1dd1ng?n Hobbies: Writing Letters Ambition: Dleticran bw Pet Likes: 'AI1B8S5,mQf16Si hikes U . Pet Hates: Snakesftlnsictsj quizzes! dentist Usually seen with: June Cdurtemanche Activities: Girls Glee Club: Special Chorus: Home Economics Club. Foster Warren 'BudN WHandsome is as handsome doesu WBudW is a modest fellow, full of fun, and yet very serious when the occasion requires careful thought. He is an honest, diligent worker: we are sure he will be a credit to all our expectations. Favorite Song: WAs Time Goes Byn Favorite Saying: NYou ain't lyingu Hobbies: Swimming, hunting, and fishing Ambition: Army Air Corps Pet Likes: Puritan Specials Pet Hates: Mosquitos Usually seen with: Lucille Normandeau Activities: Class President 1: Class Committees 2,3,4: Austin Prize Speakin 2 3' Basketball l 2,3,4' Basketball Captain 4' Basebelffl,2,3,4:,Football,5f5Studentu.Actlvities President 42 sockana Businn :sg cues Club 1,e,:s,4g sports mpc:-ser 4: Acappella Choir 1: Graduation Marshall 3: Tumbling Exhibi- tion 2: Senior Play 4: School Play 2,32 School Musical 3: Carnival Committee 4. -a THE ACADEMIAN Helen Welch V 'Welchien nGuard well thy thoughts: for thoughts are heard in Heaven.W Tall, dark and good-looking is Helen. She is usually seen with her ugang,n being the center of a riotous conversation. She is fun- loving and gay, and will be long-remembered by her classmates. Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually s een with: nAs Time Goes Byn Woh, you want to be nicein Dancing, sewing, and bowling Secretary Food, soldiers, dogs Coconuts and snobs Norma Cleveland, Carmen Ricard, and Betty Silks Activities: Glee Club l,2,3,4g Home Economics Club 2,33 Music Festival 3, Class Committees 1,2,3. 'lull Harriet Williamson nHatN nNothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. Harriet is a very quiet young lady with a smile which is readily be- stowed upon everyone at all times. The Senior class has come to depend upon Harriet in many ways, and she has always been ready to help, what- ever the to write ested in Favorite Favorite Hobbies: Ambition: Pet Likes occasion. Aside from her many school activities, she has time poetry, which we all admire. we know,a1so, that she is inter- aviation, so we all wish her Wsmooth flying.u Song: Saying: Pet Hates: Usually s een with: 'my Rosaryn Huy wordln Poetry, sketching, sports To prove by personal acts that WMan is the noblest work of God.W Beautiful melodies, airplanes, ice cream sodas Quarrels, a riotous wardrobe A pencil and the gang Activities: Dramatic Club 3,45 Class Officer 2,3,4: Intramurals 3: Assistant Editor of Academy News 4: Assistant Editor of Academian 4. C-lu-ssl Charles Yeaton V 'Charlie' nLet ignorance talk as it will: learning has its valuesn Charles, the Latin student of the senior class, is very industrious. Off-stage, he is girl-shy, but his favorite acting role is that of the be-flowered lover, proposing to his lady friend. Charles is respected by all of his classmates. Good luck to an all-around boy. 1, pTH E oAoAopeM,LgLNp l J, 1' 1 Favorite Song: Favorite Saying: Hobbyg Ambition: Pet Likes: Pet Hates: Usually seen withg Most Most Best Best Best Most Most Best Most Most Most Most Most Most uI've Heard That Song Beforeu That's because I take latin Poultry President of University of New Hampshire Latin, being in plays Girls, cowboy music A latin book Activities: Original Prize Speaking 55 Prize Speaking 4g Senior Play 45 Assistant Baseball Manager 35 Bgseball Manager 43 School Play 30 popular wit popular wit -1-n-nz:-1 POPULARITY ROLL RESULTS FOR SENIOR CLASS GIRL V h boys: Helen Hoague h girls: Madeleine Richard dancer: Bessie Morency looking: Joyce Douillette dressed: Betty MacMillan athletic: Helen Hoague industrious: Harriet Williamson acting: Betty Ann Douillette loyal to school: Harriet Williamson courteous: Madeleine Richard Joyce Douillette talkative: Phyllis Handy likely to succeed: Madeleine Richard humorous: Carmen Ricard quiet: Janice Colby Moodiest person: Doris Childs .EOE Foster Warren Foster Warren Frederick Mindt Foster Warren Robert Dowst Foster Warren Compton French Charles Yeaton Compton French Frederick Mindt Carroll Stevens Frederick Mindt Carroll Stevens Charles Yeaton William Clark ,,l1,THE q ACADEMlANtL lv, ns, , VLLEDICTORY ESSAY -- CHARACTER AMID CHAOS Madeleine Richard How can an individual during these times of political, social, and economic chaos throughout the world, acquire the qualities which constitute good character? This question is one which concerns every high school student, especial- ly those of us graduating tonight. Again and again during our high school careers, the importance of character has been stressed to us. I think that each of us in this graduating class realizes that the amount of success he will achieve in this world will depend upon the strength of his character. Character is an abstract term which is difficult to define. The clearest and most inclusive defini- tion I have ever seen is that of Walter E. Myer--'Character is a composite of a considerable number of specific qualities, attributes, or habits which, together, consti- tute a good way of life.u A short while ago every student at Pembroke Academy was given a paper entitled 'Characteru on which were found Mr. Myer's definition and also a list of specific qualities which consti- tute good character. As I read over that list, I realized how dif- ficult it is to acquire those quali- ties and yet how much they are need ed in this materialistic and chmdic age. I think it is interesting and worthwhile to analyze some of the qualities listed in the light of present conditions. The very first attribute on the list is sympathy, defined as uthe spirit of the humanitarian.n This is one quality which most of us pos- sess--we all sympathize with those hurt and oppressed by the present world-wide confusion and disorder, and yet what is the position of the humanitarian in this world? Is it up to him to change chaotic condi- tions in the hope of making a bet- ter world? 1 It is evident that the humanitarian needs more than sympathy to change conditionsg he needs to act upon the convictions which arise from his sympathy. The convictions of become his ideals, he If the reach his many other the humanitarian should ideals, and to those should devote himself. humanitarian hopes to ideals, he must develop qualities. He must develop, first of all, courage--Wfortitudeg abili- ty to stand up in the face of mis- fortune and to go forward in defen- se of one's convictions.N If the humanitarian is sincere in his struggle for his ideals, he will acquire such qualities as patience, tolerance, flexibility, vision, and public spirit. Thus, by using one quality as a basis--in this case, sympathy--many other attributes of character may be developed. Two qualities which materialism and war have made most difficult to acquire are reverence and striving for beauty. That fact explains the shortcomings' of our age. We have advanced materially. Big business, machinery, and modern implements of war are evidences of this advance- ment. Our spiritual growth, how- ever, is not so evident. Man's spiritual advancement has been over- shadowed by the materialistic as- pect of life. The decisions of every individual from the cradle to the grave have been dominated and determined by materialism. he have ceased to strive for beauty and for the higher values of life. This, to me, represents one of the great- est paradoxes of modern times. The very fact that man is devoted to ma- terial interests has created most of our modern problems and has over- shadowed the real, simple beauty of 1if9o The present war and the planning which will follow have made it necessary for all of us to possess Q, r THE ACA,DEZNLI,AN.,,, ,pr p stronger characters. The burdens of war and the responsibilities of post-war peace must be carried by our generation, the youth of today. Every sacrifice we make, every pro- blem we face requires increasing strength of character. The future of our nation and of the world de- pends, in part, upon the caliber of the youth of today. As we step out of the role of students to meet the world, we will come face to face with the greatest-'challenge of mo- dern times. How we meet and over- come that challenge willlbe the su- preme test of our characters. .Suppose that an'individual did possess all the qualities of good character. How can he integrate those qualities so that his charac- ter wi11 be well-balanced? Should one quality predominate or should he have an equal amount of each? How can one determine which quality is the most important? That is where the greatest problem comes in All of us possess some of the attri- butes of character, but how can we best combine those we do have? To answer these questions, I would like to give what I call my personal formula for acquiring a good character--a goal plus perser- verance equals character. Let us set a goal funder the present con- ditions, our immediate goal should be to win this devastating war and establish a lasting peacejg then, if we persevere in our struggle to reach that goal, most of the quali- ties of good character will auto- matically become an integrated part of our personalities. The class of 1943, humble but unafraid, stands ready to take up the struggle. .1-q--1-n- C L A S S Robert We, the class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-three, -of Pembroke Academy, town of Pembroke, state of New Hampshire, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testiment, in manner and form following, hereby revoking any will, or wills, here- tofore made by us. First, we, the seniors of Pem- broke Academy, wish to leave the faculty our sincere appreciation for the support and guidance given us in the past four years. Second, we, the seniors of Pem- broke Academy will and bequeath our ability for being the queerest class ever to enter this building to the juniors. We will our per- sonal possessions as follows: I, Carroll Stevens, leave to Stanley Grimes my sense of humor. The world is full of laughs, Stan- ley. Help yourself to a few. W I L E Dcwst I,,Compton French, leave to Rich- ard Fowler my executive ability and air of authority. You may have a nervous break-down, but you'll be too busy to notice it. I, Charles Yeaton, leave to Ver- non Hall my ability to stay away from girls. Avoid girls, you avoid trouble. I, Helen Muller, leave to Mary Louise Hook my ability to blush. That's hard to find these days, Mary, so guard it well. I, Doris Childs, leave to all future Latin students my love of Latin translations. This is the kind of love akin to something quite the opposite, we understand, I, Elizabeth MacMillan, leave to Charles Whittemore my ability to acquiesce in argument. The freck- les are not'included. I, Frederick Mindt, leave to Ro-- bert Anderson my musical ability. When studies get too dull, you can g In-1g5gAogMgAN forget they ever existed, Robert. I, Claire Tremblay, leave to Gladys Jaworski, my curly hair. Permanente are hard to ,get these days, Gladys. I, Bud Warren, leave to Billy Vanderhagen my way with the women. Perhaps it will help you out with Patty, Billy. I, Allan Spaulding, leave to all future chemical warfare men at P.A. my knack with chemicals. You are cautioned to keep the warfare in the laboratory, however. I, William Clark, leave to Mr. Beal my Dodge, so he can continue to get coal to the school. I, Jeanette Demers, will to Erie Yeaton my good conduct marks. You get these marks for doing nothing, Erie. I, Janice Colby, leave to Duane Keeler my fine attendance record. Perhaps we should leave you a good alarm clock, Duane. I, Rollande Ayotte, leave to Florence Saturley my ability to chew gum and not get caught. After the war, we'l1 give you a package of gum to start with, Florence. I, Lucille Letendre, leave to Pearl Courtemanche my job of'typing outlines for history. It's good exercise if nothing else, Pearl. I, Harriet Williamson, will my ability to sit still in class to Francis Davis, and my seat in Phy. sics to any underclassman who en- joys torture. We hope Francis will be cured of his severe case of wan- deritis. I, Norma Cleveland, will to Jeamv nette Richards my even disposition. Nothing will ever upset you, if you take everything with a smile, Jean- nette. I, Betty Ann Douillette, leave to Grace Garrison my acting ability. We hope this will bring you the lead in all future plays, Grace. I, Helen Welch, leave my office job to Lily Houghton. Ybu already have a good start, Lily I, Carmen Ricard, leave to Brad- ford Allan my ability to talk with my hands. Besides saving lung pews er, it is less easily detected by the teachers. I, Phyllis Handy, leave my abil- ity to talk to Helen Ambrose. We advise you to use this ability with wisdom, however. I, Helen Hoague, leave my spec- ial brand of naivete to Grace'Yeat- on. Besides, it is more fun to laugh at a Joke after everyone else has caught on. I, Bette Morency, leave to Helen Ambrose my power of assuaging the English teacher with m soft voice. This is most effective if not prac- ticed frequently. I, Pearl Richard, leave to Bar- bara Saturley my love letters. We think there is no need to go into details. I, William Pauling, leave to Ed. ward Nutter the picture of the bea- utiful blonds tacked inside my desk That bit of art has brightened many a dull day. I, Joyce Douillette, leave my love of athletics to a certain Jun- ior boy with a green car. Could that be you, Fowler? I, Vera 'Huggins, leave to Sherb Chickering my dancing ability. We would like to give you a little partner, too, Sherb. I, Madeleine Richard, leave to Robert Yeaton my scholastic ability Where all else fails, that will see you through school. 2 I, Ella Severance, leave to Bev- erly Whitney my quiet manner. You would be surprised how much a quiet person sees and hears, Beverly. I, Betty Silke, leave to all who want it, my job of keeping up the morale of the Navy. We don't think that will be hard if they are all as good looking as Betty's friend. I, Bertha Gordon, leave to Velma Monroe my giggles. They may cause TH eggaogosy 1 AN G 1 :ul . you some trouble, but we hope they will be worth it. I, Arlene Clark, leave to Joan Hendrickson my home economics abil- ity. With this ability, you can look forward to being on every re- freshment committee. I, Francis Casey, leave to Ron- ald Townsend my ability to go to school, play baseball, and hold a job all in one day. Try it sometime. We, the Triumverate of Spaulding Mindt, and Dowst, leave to Jack Colby and Lily Houghton our ability to get along with each other. in really think you can do it without ourahelp. he do hereby make, constitute, and appoint Mr. Beal to be our ex- ecutor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the class of one thousand nine hundred and forty-three have hereunto sub- scribed our name and affixed our seal, the twenty-fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thous- and, nine hundred and forty-three. 4 q--is-can C L A S S P R O P H E C Y Harriet Milliamson It was a perfect day for the great holiday. I looked anxiously up the street. Where could that bus for the airport be? Oh, here it is at last. How relieved I was to see it coming, for the Califor- nia plane was scheduled to leave on the dot of 9:00. It was 8:45 al- ready. The bus was so crowded the driver had to put on the adjustable seats so everyone could get to the airport comfortably. When the bus driver turned around, I saw he was my old schoolmate Bill Clark. I was inquired and found that Phyllis very busy these days as the leader of the Association for Women's Rights. Before I knew it, Bill was call- ing out, nHere's the airport,n and I had to shout nGood-byeu and rush for the ticket office. The girl who gave me the ticket looked sur- prisingly familiar. It was Pearl Richard. we would have stopped to chat only the plane was warming up. Some of the passengers were start- ing to climb on. Pead. did have time, though, to tell me that Ber- tha Gordon and Janice Colby were opening an entertainment certer in town that very afternoon. As I was boarding the plane, someone handed me a pamphlet. I didn't have time then to look at it as I spied the hostess. Could that be Helen Muller? It was. She said her height didn't keep her from be- ing a hostess nowadays because the planes had extra high ceilings. Another surprise came when I saw that Francis Casey was the pilot. After we took off, I had a chance to look at the pamphlet. It was full of advertisements. One ad caught my attention. It was for some newly-invented scratchless shavers. The inventor was A. Spaul- ding who could be none other than A1 Spaulding. He had been inter- ested in electricity and mechanics in high school. Most of the passengers were going the way I was--to the Exposi- tion of 1953 in California. There- fore, the plane made few stops. It was equipped with a radio-televi- sion set. The hostess set it up in the front of the plane so that we could enjoy ourselves on this trip. The dial was tuned in just before the hour was up. A piano concert was being given. I recognized Betty Morency seated at the piano. She certainly had gained skill with those musical fingers of hers. nDoes your head ache? If it does, go to your nearest drug store and ask for B's headache p11ls.n My goodness, there was Compton French making an announcement, get- ting in his plug as usual. Right TI4 E A here something went wrong with the switch and instead of the televi- sion switching to the next program we saw Compton rushing wildly a- bout. The words came over the radio. nOh dear, Doris will be so cross with me. I am supposed to be home and have dinner all ready when she comes home at eleven...and here it is five minutes of eleven nowln The hostess didn't know what to do with the dials, but there happened mechanic on the plane her assistance. She radio fixed and went seat. You'd never the mechanic was Rol- to be a radio who offered soon had the back to her think ity but lande Ayotte. One of the delights of modern air travel soon came. We were fly- ing over Idaho when a radio signal came saying we were nearing nThe Cabin In The Sky.' If enough of the passengers wanted to, we would stop there for refreshments. nThe Cabin In The Sky' is a plane, e- quipped so well it looks just like a flying hot dog stand. Of course we all wanted to stop. Arlene Clark was serving ice-cold lemonade at the bar. I chatted with her for a few minutes. She said Lucille Letendre danced in the floor show on weekends. I didn't want to miss seeing a- nother old friend, so I planned to come back from the Exposition the next Sunday in order to see Lucille. The queerest thing happened when we were on the last lap of the flight. As we were passing Phoenix Arizona, I happened to look out the window. There, floating in mid-air was a man with glasses on. But the oddest thing--he was reading a book! I called the hostess and asked about it. nOh, we see him on nearly every flight. He has adjusted a para- chute so he can float around and read at the same time. He stays up as long as he wants, reading Latin. I They call him the Latin Fanatic, but I think his real name is Char- les Yeaton. At a small airport on the Cali- fornia border, another passenger boarded the plane. It was Joyce Douillette. She sat with me for the remainder of the trip. I found that she was returning from a nurs- ing job in the mountainous regions. Her most exciting moment had been when she had been present to assist Dr. Dowst, the eminent N.H. horse- doctor, deliver quintuplets to Sea- biscuit, the third. I asked her how Betty Ann, her cousin, was. She said Betty Ann was teaching dramatios in Paris, France and was really enjoying herself with fifty little French pupils. Betty MacMillan was having a very jolly time running the Date Bureau Office in Chicago, Joyce in- formed me. I remembered that Betty had certainly been able to find dates for herself in high school. An advertisement over the radio enlightened me as to the where- abouts of classmates. Carmen Ri- card was 'nuw the' director of a Charm and Poise School in Alaska. Vera Huggins was her assistant. When we arrived, I was the first to get off. Who should I bump into but Jeanette Demers. She was in a hurry, but stopped a few minutes to tell me what she was doing. She is secretary for Bill Pauling, the chief executive of a banana planta- tion in Cuba. What amazed me most was to hear that Pearl Richard,C1air Tremblayg and Helen Welch were startr ing a Get-Acquainted School out in Australia. I always thought they might find some solution for those lonesome hours. I could hardly wait to get to the Exposition on Treasure Island. buildings were tower- trees. We all had to to get to the Fair we passed one of the The beautiful ing above the take a' but grounds. As ' A I 4 D E M I 4 N pf? gg IIH E theaters, I gasped. There on the billing, I redd--COMING ATTRACTIGNS: I Want To Be Alone, starring Helen Hoague ana' Foster 'Hanren. Also, Musical comedian, the greatest since Abbott and Costello,-Carroll Stevens. It was a shock to find three of my former classmates had become so great in the theatrical world. The morning paper was unopened on my lap. I decided to read the news before we reached the Exposi- tion. The headlines were interest- ing. URumpus in Congress. dan- gresswoman from N. H. shows Spirit. Reading further, I found that the N. H. Congresswoman had been very upset by a bill being passed forbid- ding the sale of chewing gum. She obstinately held her ground until she had won the support of both the House and Senate to recall the bill. Her name--Ella Severance. I always knew her ability to argue would some day win a place for her. One of the ads caught my eye. U0learance Sale. Bettye Silke's Dress Solon.'-Bettye had been an- other dear classmate back in 1943. At last, the Exposition. we wont into the Telescope Room the first thing. The telescope was the larg- est in the world. You could see all parts of the worldeednd a few places outside of the world. When it came my turn to look through the telescope, I focused it on India. To my surprise, I saw Indian na- tives gathored around someone. At first I thought it was a missionary. Looking closer, I saw it was some sort of class being held outdoors. The teacher looked very familiar. Sure enough, it was Madeleine Rich- ard. nMadN had always been deeply interested in Mankind. The next place we visited was the World of Tomorrow. It showed the latest inventions, the newest means of transportations, and so on. One place struck me as being very fascinating. It was a high build- ing with streamlined fixtures every- where. It was called, nMindt's Man- sion.U Looking at my program, I saw that the designer was Frederick Mindt, Jr. Time flew by, but I had a chance to visit Norma Cleveland, who was living near the Exposition grounds. She spent her leisure time using strands of her red hair for experi- ments. Government bonuses were be- ing offered for any new discoveries. She had now received high bonuses. Tired as I was on the flight hone, I oouldn't help but think how lucky I was to have seen and'heard cf all my'former classmates of Pem- broke Academy. A quiet prayer rose to my lips to think of all the op- portunities our uncomparable Ame- rica had given to our class of '43. A UTOG K API-I . ,Q T iq..' 2 - P V J I . ,M .., Q 551. 1-'rf ' ' 5 fc' J , ff 3' ' wx :ax 5 1' , , V , , ' - Aigjg- ' 54- ' ffffr ' X, fa A fn, f X5-Jw gm 1- 'SA' QM. Tm ...ti IN E NfW , ,H 5MP5H FSE X Xt! K 1 X X NUWY EVERYG-Hs READS me MANCHESTER U N , 0 N ENGRAvlNcs IN THE ACADEMIAN MADE av THE UNuoN-LEADER ENGRAVING DEPT .....,...-.-. .......-.... -. ........-. ....--.... -...---Y--.-.., I-IESSER BUSINESS COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL - JUNE 28 FALL TERM - SEPTEMBER 8 SPECIAL STENOGRAPHIC DEFENSE COURSE Or 30 WEEKS' INTENSIVE TRAINING COMPLETE SECRETARIAL AND ACCOUNTING COURSES PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AND RAPID PROGRESS THE EEST IN BUSINESS TRAINING ISS CUNEISIIEI SYR.IiET MANCHEITQE, NH. V V ..-,,,,,,, E, 1 .7 Hx . .T, V 1 II,fIL,IN I ALLTYPES UF I IEN'5 FIJRNISI-IINGS INCLUDING VAN HEUSEN SHIRTS wimatiu' TIES MAIN STREET SUNCQQK, N.H. 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WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY FOR FREEDOM? Our boys on all fronts are making enormous sacrifices for us in many parts of the worlds They fight on with undaunt- ing persistence and hope in the face of incalcuable diffi- culties and hardships, firm in their belief that no price is too high to pay for freedoms ' We back home can lighten their burden and shorten the WI! by doing everything in our power to see that they get what they need. Co-operate to your fullest, by volunteering your services to the Red Cross and other organizations, by buying War Bonds, and know that every bit, however small, will help our boys to strike another blow. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE A Self-supporting, Tax-paying, New Hampshire business C O M P L I M E H T S o F W L. FlC.Kf.TT CO. J EL-JE L E RS CONCORD NEW HANPSHIRE 9 FRED sAL'rMA asm COAL AND WOOD ICE FUEL OIL PHILGAS TEL.ep5 SUNCCWOK, N. 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