Pembroke Academy - Academian Yearbook (Pembroke, NH)

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BRUCE HENRY CURRIER A moment's thinking is an hour in words. An excellent student, Bruce has also played on every varsity sport P.A. has sponsored. Being President of our Athletic Association and Captain of our soccer team are good examples of his capacity for leadership. We 've all wondered how, despite the most frustrating circumstances, he never loses his temper or becomes the least bit disturbed. Patience and understanding, added to a willingness to help everyone, will make this classmate of ours successful and pros- perous. We're sure that being the headmaster's son has created problems for Bruce, but he certainly overcame them-one of the many reasons why we're for him to have the best of everything in the years to come. Class history, president 2,3 ,4g vice-president 1, basketball l,2,3,4g baseball 1,2 ,3,4g soccer 3,4 fCaptainj, general chorus 1,2 ,3 ,4g school letic association 3,4 QPres.j, yearbook staff 4, class day marshal 3, Christmas play 3, state music festival 4. CLASS HISTORY On September 9, l954, the Class of 1958 set sail on their long journey with S2 members. Without a doubt, most of these Little Freshmen were a bit nervous about this new adventure. After getting to know our way around our new ship, we had our first official meeting, at which officers were elected. Harvey Colby was elected president with Bruce Currier, vice president, Luella Blakeslee, secretary, and Nancy Leclair, treasurer, Our first representatives to the Student Council were Sandra Peabody and David Dandurand. Like all other classes, we were very active in athletics, Russell Bishop, Norman Chaput, Robert Hunt, and Robert Vezina were members of a strong cross-country team while Ernest Littlefield served as man- ager. When winter came, Brenda McDonnell, Janis Kittredge, and Sandra Peabody joined the girls' bas- ketball team. Harvey Colby supported the varsity basketball team while Russell Bishop, Richard Chat- tick, Dean Edmonds, Robert Halen, and Bruce Currier gained valuable experience on the junior varsity squad. Ernest Littlefield assisted the regular manager. Valuable members of the baseball team were Russell Bishop, Neil Bryant, and Bruce Currier. Robert Hunt and Ernest Littlefield were co-managers. The whole class was greatly pleased with this showing, as this was the first undertaking of our long voy- age. At the Winter Carnival, Carole Hamel and Homer Rodgers won honors as attendants to the Queen. Ed- ward Severence was the crown bearer. Our big social event of the year was the Saint Valentine's Day Dance. The committees worked hard preparing the gym for the big day. Everyone had fun and the whole class benefited greatly from this experience. As June came, we pulled into our first port and left the ship, laughing at the mistakes we had made, and started preparing ourselves for the next portion of our journey. In September we reembarked feeling somewhat more at ease. Fifteen members of our crew had aban- doned ship by now, but the remaining passengers had their sea-legs under them and were not too much bothered by the rough seas ahead. For class officers our Sophomore year, Bruce Currier was elected president, Neil Bryant, vice president, Luella Blakeslee, secretary: and Nancy Leclair, treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Sandra Peabody, Brenda McDonnell, and Richard Chattick. Richard filled the position of treasurer of the Council. This year our athletes took a more prominent part in sports. Those who were on the cross -country team were Russell Bishop, Richard Mozier, and Robert Vezina. Ernest Littlefield once again served as man- ager. Representing our class on the basketball floor for the girls were Janis Kittredge, Brenda McDonnell, Sandra Peabody, and Luella Blakeslee. Supporting the boys team were Richard Chattick, Neil Bryant, Robert Halen, Harvey Colby, and Bruce Currier. We had almost enough players for our own baseball team as Richard Chattick, Neil Bryant, David Dandurand, Peter Juranty, Charles Bourbeau, Russell Bishop Robert Halen, and Bruce Currier all roamed over the baseball diamond. Cheering the basketball teams on to victory was Jean Racine. Representing our class as attendants to the King and Queen at the Winter Carnival were Luella Blakeslee. Charles Bourbeau, and Victor Girard. The months of April and May were spent in preparation for our big dance, The May Ball. The gymnas- ium was decorated to fit the title, Mexican Fiesta, and the affair was a huge success. Taking part in the annual Memory Prize Speaking contest were Luella Blakeslee, Nancy Brown, Janis Kittredge, and Brenda McDonnell. We were all very pleased when Lou walked off with third place. With these events still fresh in our minds, we once more left the ship to tour another port. Our crew was gradually becoming smaller and as September once more came we happily embarked with 57 members. We now realized that we were heading for the home stretch. play 35 senior play 4, Operetta 33 assembly 4, prom 3,4, l-li-Y 2, ath-

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EDWARD PARKER SEVERANCE The sting of a reproach is the truth of it We're certainly always going to remember how Scratch came forth in our Senior assembly with a tremendous rendition of The Sewer Song with knee boots and a shovel. Another memory of him we'll always have is as the accused during our P.O.D. trial. While he was on the witness stand he never once cracked 3 his reward for all this was a verdict of not guilty. He might be small, but he's all there! Scratch with his zany hu- mor and clever antics is a sheer delight to have around. There 's never a dull moment when he 's in the vicinity for we 've never seen him at a loss for words-any words! Good luck to you, Scratch! Assembly 43 prom 3,4. CAROLE ANN SMITH Until Itrul loved I was alone Y Meet our gal Friday! Carole 's the girl to whom we all turn for help. Without her able assistance, many of us would never have found the solution to many a punling problem. Carole possesses a clear mind and a keen insight into situations-- that is, if Jack, her fiance, isn't involved in any of them! The min- ute he's mentioned, her clear perception disappears with the snap of a finger--oh, well, that 's love! We could go on and on about this cute gal, but why not make things brief and just say we 've appreciated all she's done and we just know she's headed for success as the future wife of a-Marine. General chorus3 student council 43 FHA3 operettag usherette 3,43 win ter carnival 43 assembly 43 Christmas play 43 photography club 23 yearbook staff 43 prom 3,4. 3 ' 4 2, , ' - . 5 Y ' lv' if 19 , . V, ffiiffiae Q H - V , if 4 f jf Q V W ' 1 Y . ,- 1 ig ff' if Q ' ' W 5,1 fy 52 4 K 28

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When Blbfllill lllllt tame Bruee Cllrller was re elet ted our presldellt llarvev Colby became Ollf vlce presldellt lllblll blaktslet retalned her pOSlll0Il as secretary and lvancv Leelalr Contlnued as treasurer fllll' student C Olllll ll lllklllbefb were ,l.1lllS lxlttredge Bubb Bourbeau, Brenda McDonnell and 'ylell Bryant Ja-llls was eleeted setretary of the C Olllll ll Jlld Nell Bryant treasurer At the start ol sehool a tross country realn was forllled but bee allse of a lar ly of teams to llleel the sport was dlsballded ltntnedlately Mr Carroll lornled a soccer tealll Ollr elass s contrlblltloll to the new sport were llavld Dalldurand ylttor olrard l-rnest Llttlefleld, alld Bruce Currler Wearlng tle green on the glrls basketball team were lllella Blakeslee and Brenda McDonnell On the boys basket ball team were Nell Brvant llary ev Colhv Robert Halen and Bruce Cllrrler Members of the baseball team whleh reached the Sdllll flnals ofthe state Class M fhamplorlshlp were Nell Bryant llarvev Colby Davld Dandurand Bobby llalell Peter Jllrlllty and Bruce Currler Our representatlve on the 4 heerlng squad y as Jllllb lslttredge Belllg formed llllg .ear was an Athletlc Assoe l3Il0Il lvlllill lncluded all letter wlnners lll our sports the eoaehes, alld Mr C u.rltr Members from our class were Buddy Bourbeau Vlctor Glrard Davld Dandur and Rlchard Mozler Brenda McDonnell Janls Klttredge Luella Blakeslee Nell Bryant, Ernest Llttle fleld Harvey Colby Bobby Halen and Bruce C urrler Up on the stage the spotllght shone on many of our classmates Lllella Blakeslee and Bruce Currler were ln PIIZC Spealilllg and once agaln we were all proud when Lou was lll fourth place In the school plav were Buddy Bollrbeau Edward lllckev Jallls lxlttredge Sylvla Rlehardson Brenda McDollnell and Bruce Currler Joanlle Edstrom had a solo part alld Johtl lavertu alld Brllee C1llrrltr had Spealylllg parts lll tle operetta luella Blakeslee won the lVll'lIE1I Carnlval and became Queen of the C 3l'lllVill Ball Judy Flement and Buddy Bourbeau were two of her attendants lor two months we buslly prepared for the blg soelal event of the year The Jt.llll0l' Prom called Star dllst Thls was the lllOSl rewardlng dance we put on durlng ollr four years of lllgll school aetlvltles Once more we salled lllto port and departed for the summer months As September of l9rJ7 rolled around we prepared ourselves for the last alld most llt.CllC part ot our Lll tlre voyage wllll 41 crew members left Our flrst OfflCl8l busllless was electlng otfleers Brllce Cllfllel presldent llary ey Colby NICC presldent and Nancy Leclalr treasurer were all re-elected to offlee whllc Nancy Brown became our llew secretary Members of thebtlldent C,ounell were Nanev Brown Judy Clement Carole 5mlth alld Nell Brvallt Nell served as presldent alld Judy was treasurer Kleklng the ball around the soceer fleld wlth great success were Ernest Llttlefleld and Davld Dalldllrand Wllll co captalns Vlctor Glrard and Bruce Currler Members of a flllC basketball team whlch reached the seml flllalS ofthe NIJIAA Class M Tournament were Captaln Harvey Colbv Fdward Hlckev Robert Halen Nell Bryant Dean Edmonds, and Brute Currler We were stlll further honored when Bobbv an Harvey flnlshed second and thlrd respeetlvely ln the foul Sl'lOOIlllg competltlon leadlng the glllb realn were co captalns Luella Blakeslee and Brenda McDonnell whllc JJUIS Klttredge captalned the theer leaders Those golng out for baseball were Robert llalen Nell Bryant llarv ey Colby Peter Jurallty Davld Dandurarld Edward lllckev Leonard eournoyer LOULS Brlssette and Bruee Currler The ollly new rllelllbers of the Athletle Assoelatlon were Edward Chase dll Edward Hlekey lleeted to offlce lll the assoelatlon were Bruee Currler presldent Buddy Bourbeau, vlee presldent alld Lllella Blakeslee, secretary Our class took lnore honors when lyorman Chapllt was crowned Klng of the Wlnter Carnlval Buddy Bourbeau and Judy Clement were attendants The blg C.ll'3lll3flL event ofthe year was the preselltatlon ot' our bf.IllOf Play entltled lt Wallys At Mld nlght The cast spent lnany hours ll rehearsals alld the rest of the class worked very hard lll llnldlxlllb lb play a great success Luella placed flrst ln the Memory Prlze speaklng Nell also dld a splendld Job Thls year we pllt on a New Year s Eve Dance All those attendlng had a fllle llllle brlnglng lll the New l ear Also thls year, Joallne Ldstrom Jolltl Lavertu alld Bruee Currler were lllvlted to Slllg lll the state lllllslt lestlval And now the shlp s bells are rlnglng for the last tlme Ir lS wllh mlyed feellngs tllar we reallae tllal our long antlclpated goal has been attalned The skllls and knowledge we have acqulred slllflllg the long voy age wlll fortlfv us as we strlve toward greater helghts Sadly we walk dowll the gang alank alld bld farewell to our erewmates As we separate to go our several ways, memorles of Pembroke wlll eyer brlll us closer together across the mlles and 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