Peterborough High School - Hilander Yearbook (Peterborough, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1952 volume:

!?!gf ISSS®!a®i©$ SIQ1 g©I®@!L COLORS • • • Blue and Silver M O T T O • • • We know what we are, hut not what we may be.’ FLOWER • • • White Rose To pay small tribute for generosity, sacrifices, and profound love in the interest of young people, we would like to honor in this dedication of THE SILVER TASSEL our two best teachers, our two best friends: our parents. May Heavenly Light shine upon them throughout all their days. '«- - SM1OT LEFT TO RIGHT — lsf row — Mrs. Eleanor Manning, Miss Marion Thomas, Mr. Allan J. Bertrand, Mr. Gerald H. Faunce, Mrs. Ruth Craig, Mrs. Texas Faunce, Miss Florence M. Hancock. 2nd row - Miss Ann deNicola, Mr. Richard O. Trufant, Mr. Daniel Butler, Mr. Richard Snow, Mr. Clyde Lavine, Mr. Robert Michaud, Mrs. Marilyn Tanseu, (former Miss Marilyn Smith.) BERTRAND, Allan J. — English 10, 11, and 12. BUTLER, Daniel — Math. 7, 8; Science 7. CRAIG, Mrs. Ruth — General Business; English 9; Latin. DeNICOLA, Miss Ann — English 7, 8; French; Social Studies 8. FAUNCE, Gerald H. — Principal. FAUNCE, Mrs. Texas — Home Economics 7, 8; Textiles,- Foods; Family; Home. HANCOCK, Miss Florence — General Mathematics; Algebra,- Geometry; Trigonometry,- Consumer Mathematics; Solid Geometry; Advanced Algebra. LAVINE, Clyde — Social Studies 7, 8,- English 8; History of Civilization. MANNING, Mrs. Eleanor — Type 1, 2,- Bookkeeping; Shorthand; Secretarial and Clerical Practice. MICHAUD, Robert — Manual Training; Shop; Trades and Industry. SNOW, Richard — Boys Physical Education. TANSEY, Mrs. Marilyn — Science 8,- Biology; Girls Physical Education. THOMAS, Miss Marion — Orientation,- United States History; Economics,- World Affairs. TRUFANT, Richard O. — General Science; Biology; Chemistry; Physics. yB___%__ Richard Buxton, President; Ruth Putney, Secretary; Miss Florence Hancock, Advisor; Wilfred Brassard, Treasurer; Sally Crowell, Vice-President. PATRICIA AYTOUN pattie” Success awaits those who strive.” PATTIE, who came here in her junior year, is the most photographed girl at P. H. S. She will always be remembered for the 5 minute speech that she memorized and gave without a flaw at the A.A.U.W. program. Pattie's ambition is to be a teacher and we know she'll be a wonderful success in the educational field. French Newspaper — Editor-in-Chief: 4 Yearbook — Art Editor: 4 Class Play: 2, 4 PATRICIA BAILEY “If you want things to come your way, go after them.' « � PAT PAT is the girl athlete in the class. She has been a basketball star from her freshman year up. A radiant personality and popularity are among Pat's assets. She's a sharp dresser and a gal that everyone likes. School Paper — Sports News Editor: 2, 3 Yearbook — Sports Editor: 4 Student Council — Vice President: 3 Softball: 2 Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-captain: 3) Girls' State: 3 WILFRED BRASSARD “wilfred” Men are used as they use others. WILFRED is the boy in our class who is the most artistic. His imagination and organization of details were responsible for the decorations of our proms. He has always been a good sport and willing to help in anything. Yearbook — Art, Business Manager: 4 Cheerleader: 2 Student Council: 1, 2, 3 Treasurer: 4 Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4 Art: 1, 2, 3, 4 MARY ELLEN BUNCE “mary ellen” “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” MARY ELLEN is the gal with a finger in almost every pie because she's so reliable that everyone wants her to help on some committee. She has big plans for the future and we're confident she'll do all right at Cornell. School Paper — Production Manager: 2, 3 Softball: 2 Yearbook — Co-Editor-in-Chief: 4 Band: 1, 2 Basketball: 2, 3, 4 (Co-captain: 4) Class Play: 4 Girls' State: 3 RICHARD BUXTON “rich” “Witty, courteous, liberal, full of spirit. RICHARD is the most trustworthy and most cheerful boy in the class. He's our class president and should be given much credit for the work he has done. Rich wants to go to U. N. H. to study engineering and is sure to be a success with his ability to think clearly and his pleasing personality. Band: 1, 2, 3 Class Play: 4 Treasurer: 3 President: 4 Yearbook — Advertising Manager: 4 Student Council: 4 SALLY CROWELL “sal” “Friends are essential items in life. SALLY is the girl with the bright smile and beautiful singing voice. She has been a leader in the class all through high school and a true friend to all of us. We all know Sal will be a wonderful nurse with that bright smile and cheery personality. Yearbook — Personal Captions: 4 Secretary. 2 Vice President: 4 Student Council: 3 President: 3 Glee Club: 1, 3, 4 President: 4 Treasurer: 3 RUSSELL DODGE rusty” “He doeth well who doeth his best. RUSTY is a cheerful classmate and very helpful. He's a hard worker in everything and is interested in mechanics. He is uncertain about the future, but we know that whatever he does he will be a success. Basketball: 1, 2, 3 Yearbook - Social: 4 NANCY EAVES “NAN” “Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast. NANCY is the seniors' steady eddie. She's helped on everything sponsored by the class. Although very quiet, she's a hard worker. Nan is going to Becker Junior College to study secretarial work. Yearbook — Songs Editor: 4 Basketball: 3, 4 Glee Club: 2, 4 % : JOHN HARRIS “jackie” He possesses a talent of producing effect in whatever he says or does.” JACKIE'S future looks bright with his active background during his high school years — basketball, baseball. Glee Club. He was elected president of Student Council in his senior year and should be commended for his fine work during that time. Glee Club: 4 (1st Vice president: 4) Baseball: 2, 3, 4 Student Council — President: 4 Vice President: 3 Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-captain: 4) Yearbook — Sports Editor: 4 JUDITH HARRIS “judy” Youth needs sports.” JUDY is the gal who always looks as if she stepped from a fashion maga- zine. She is very active in sports and it is her ambition to be a physical education teacher. Yearbook — Sports: 4 Basketball: 3, 4 Glee Club: 1 Softball: 2 CARL IVAR INGELSTROM “carl” “A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning. CARL is one of the senior boys who possesses a good sense of humor. He is a very good student and one who can always find the answer to a difficult problem. Yearbook — History: 4 KATHLEEN JENNE “kathy” “Witty to talk with.” Whenever one wants to find something to laugh about all he has to do is ask KATHY. She's the gal with a sense of humor and gay laugh. She'll always be remembered for her speeches in English class. Yearbook — Class Will: 4 Glee Club: 2 Band: 2 I £ ■ JOHN JOHNS JACKIE “Silence best speaks the mind.’’ JACKIE is a quiet senior boy and one of the gang from Francestown. He is well known for his car which seldom gets him to school on time. Yearbook — Snapshots: 4 THOMAS LAWRENCE “A man of few words — fair and square.” TOMMY TOMMY is another quiet senior boy and one who is very helpful on any committee. He has the distinction of being the only student at P. H. S. in the Naval Reserve. We know he will be a success in this field. Yearbook — Sports: 4 Basketball: 4 SALLY LeBLANC “Sober, but not serious; quiet but not idle.” SALLY SALLY is one of the best artists the class of '52 has. Besides being adept at decorating, she is very skillful when it comes to composing cross-word puzzles. This girl is going far with her talent. Yearbook — Art, Puzzle: 4 Art: 1, 2, 3, 4 ELIZABETH LEHTO “Here dwells no frowns nor anger.' BETTE BETTE is one of the commercial students and always has a bright smile for everyone. She will be the first to be married from the class of '52. Glee Club: 1, 2 Yearbook — Business: 4 J LILLIAN LOWE Her very foot has music.' LIL LILLIAN is the musician in our class. She has represented the class from the freshman year up in the talent assemblies and certainly can play the accordian. Although she is very quiet, her music speaks for her. Yearbook — Class Songs: 4 Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4 MARION LOOP A “marion” “It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.” Hailing from Dublin, MARION is a wonderful classmate and friend. She peddles the bulletin every morning — good news or bad. Her future plans are to join the Waves or some similar branch of the service. Yearbook — Class Songs: 4 Glee Club: 1, 2 NORMAN MAKECHNIE “norm” “He that can work is a born king of something. NORMAN came to P. H. S. in his junior year and has been a great asset to the school and the class. He is an excellent student, a friendly person, and an-all-around guy. Yearbook — Superlatives Editor: 4 Student Council: 4 Baseball: 3 Class Play: 4 JOAN MARQUETTE “joan” “Better late than never. JOAN is the girl who will never be forgotten because of her arrival just before the bell every day. Since she never runs out of things to say, she can always be found talking to someone. Glee Club: 2 Yearbook - Prophecy: 4 Band: 2 MARIANNE MARSHALL mimi” “Remembered joys are never past.” MIMI is always willing to assist on any committee and help in any way possible. She has participated in sports and many other activities such as Glee Club. Her winning way has won her many friends. Glee Club: 3, 4 (2nd Vice President: 4) Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook — Class Gifts Editor: 4 RICHARD METIVIER “dickie” “Better sense in the head than cents in the pocket.” DICKIE is the boy who will always be remembered for his sharp bow ties and pleasing smile. He, too, is one of the gang from Dublin and a swell classmate. Yearbook — Advertising: 4 Glee Club: 2, 3, 4 SALLY ANN MURPHY “sally” “Always act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbor. SALLY ANN has done a marvelous job writing the school notes for two years. She has a good gift of gab and we like her that way. Sally has been a very helpful and efficient basketball manager. She is always willing to assist in any way and is a terrific gal as a friend and classmate. Softball: 2 Basketball Manager: 3, 4 Girls' State: 3 Vice President: 2 Class Play: 4 School Notes: 3, 4 Yearbook — Social Editor: 4 SUZANNE MURRAY suzie” “The dreams of happiness are real happiness.” SUZIE will be the second to be married in the class of '52. She has taken Home Economics all through high school and for a good reason. She is always cheerful and is sure to be a wonderful wife and mother. Glee Club: 1 Yearbook - Social: 4 jeannie” JEAN MYHAVER “Better a good head than a hundred strong hands! JEAN is the poet in the class of '52. She will never be forgotten because of her little poems. Jean is a wonderful friend and possesses a friendly manner. Secretary: 1 Student Council: 1, 3 (Treasurer: I) Band: 1, 2 Glee Club: 1, 2 Yearbook — Class Gifts: 4 PHYLLIS MYHAVER “phyl” “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” PHYL is another of our girls that are excellent athletes. She has played basketball and softball up through high school. It is her ambition to join the Air Force, and we know she'll do a wonderful job in that field. Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-captain: 4) Yearbook — History: 4 Softball: 2 SHIRLEY NYE shirley” “ ’Tis folly to be too serious.” SHIRLEY is a friendly girl and one who enjoys dancing and having fun; she also likes sports such as skiing. As a homemaker, Shirley derives much pleasure from knitting and crocheting. Softball: 2 Yearbook — Class Gifts: 4 Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4 RICHARD ODELL “digger” “The man who does a little and does it well, does a great deal.” DIGGER is the boy from Temple who is an A-l fellow. He is always willing to help. Although Digger is shy, he is cheerful and friendly. Glee Club: 2 Yearbook — Superlatives: 4 SHIRLEY PARKER skirl” “One who tries and accomplishes.” A vivacious, friendly sort of girl, SHIRLEY is one of the best cheerleaders P. H. S. has had and is full of pep and vitality. Shirley is going to business school and is capable of becoming an excellent secretary. Cheerleader: 3, 4 Yearbook — Superlatives: 4 Glee Club: 1 JEAN PLIMPTON jean” “Still waters run deep.” JEAN is one of the more serious girls in the class of '52. She is very persevering in her work and we know she will make a very successful practical nurse. Yearbook — Group Captions: 4 Glee Club: 2 Art: 1, 2 RUTH PUTNEY “ruthie” “Nice things come in small packages.” RUTHIE is the smallest girl in the class, but one of the liveliest. She has a sweet personality and is very attractive. She possesses the ability to draw especially well and has done a great deal on various committees where decorations were necessary. Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary: 4) Secretary: 3, 4 Softball: 2 Art: 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook — Art, Prophecy Editor: 4 JANE REYNOLDS “jane” “Every cloud has a silver lining.” JANE is a very friendly girl. She's a helpful person and very reliable. Whenever anyone needs anything done he or she can call on Jane. She is a hard worker and a good student. Yearbook — Class History Editor: 4 Softball: 2 Art: 3, 4 Basketball: 3, 4 Glee Club: 1, 2 MARY JANE RYAN “jane” “Be not ignorant of anything in a great matter or a small.” MARY JANE is an excellent student and one who has mastered Latin and French easier than some master English. She has a knack for languages and enjoys studying them. Mary Jane is going into nursing and will be a wonderful success with her ability to master difficult problems. Glee Club: 2, 4 (Secretary: 4) Basketball: 1 Student Council — Secretary: 2 Cheerleader: 4 Yearbook — Class Will Editor: 4 MARJORIE SIMONETTA “margy” “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” MARGY is the nurse in the class of '52. She has wanted to be one since her freshman year and is going into training at Mary Hitchcock Hospital. Margy possesses an effervescent personality and is a conscientious girl. She is active in everything and has many interests. School Paper - General Manager: 2, 3 National Honor Society: 3 Yearbook — Co-Editor-in-Chief: 4 Student Council: 2, 4 Softball: 2 Class Play: 4 JOHN SNOW “john” “Live to learn; and you will learn to live.” JOHN is the boy who can solve difficult problems whether in mathematics or science. He is an excellent student and a hard worker. Although John is quiet, he is friendly and a willing helper. Yearbook — Snapshots Editor: 4 Glee Club: 2 CYNTHIA SUMNER “cynthia” “We find in life exactly what we put into it.” CYNTHIA is one of the most pleasant girls in the class. She has a conta- gious laugh which has brightened up many a classroom. Cynthia has done much in her fourth year on committees and is a wonderful classmate. Yearbook — Group Captions Editor: 4 Glee Club: 1 Softball: 2 ELI7LWETH WENBLAD “betsy” “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.’’ BETSY came to P. H. S. in her junior year and although a quiet girl, has proved a true friend. She has written many outstanding essays in English on nature. Betsy wants to go to K. T. C. and we wish her lots of luck. Yearbook — Business: 4 JANET WHEELER “jam” “A smile for everyone.” So neat — so pleasant — so helpful — that's JANET. Janet has been one of our best classmates and certainly one of the friendliest. She has her heart set on the Navy and we know she'll always be happy. Glee Club: 2 Yearbook — Advertising: 4 Softball: 2 JANET WYMAN “janet” “Only a favored few have sincere beauty.” JANET is our class beauty with her beautiful hair and soft complexion. She has a witty sense of humor and keeps the class well entertained. Janet is a good actress and loves performing for people. Cheerleader: 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook - Prophecy: 4 Head Cheerleader: 3, 4 Class Play: 4 V. JOSEPHINE TANGA “jo” “Modesty is the grace of the soul.” JO is one of the gang from Bennington. She is an excellent student. She has taken clerical and home economics courses throughout her high school years. Jo is quiet but very helpful and friendly. Yearbook — Advertising: 4 1 — First Row — Left to Right Gloria Proulx, Phyllis iyhaver, Thelma Willis, Katherine Alexander, Carol Brooks, Elsie Lussier, Jane Reynolds, Ruth Putney, Marcia Racine, Gertrude Smith, Janet Wyman. Second Row Priscilla Rundlett, Margaret Walbridge, Joan Marquette, Cynthia Sumner, Kathleen Jenne, Jean Lyon, Shirley Parker, Zoe Ames, Nancy Eaves, Jean Myhaver, Patricia Bailey. Third Row Dean Westover, Carl Ingelstrom, Kenneth Burnham, Ralph Coulter. Thomas Lawrence, Richard Buxton. Fourth Row Robert Marceau, Richard Parks, ? , Donald McLeod, Leo Caisse, John Wilder, Donald Caisse, William Sangermano, Robert Martin, Howard White. Joan Robideau, Jean Lyon, Patricia Bailey, Bradford Barton, Donald Caisse, William Sanger- mano, Carol Brooks, Jean Myhaver, Richard Buxton. Janet Wyman, Ruth Putney, Joan Hartwell, Gertrude Smith, Elsie Lussier, Jane Reynolds, Shirley Parker, Katherine Alexander, Nancy Eaves, Kathleen Jenne, Cynthia Sumner. Leo Caisse, Ralph Coulter, Thomas Lawrence, Richard Parks, Philip Martus, Carl Ingelstrom, Dean Westover, Joan Marquette, Gloria Proulx. First Row — Left to Right Second Row Third Row First Row — Left to Right Second Row Third Row Richard Parks, Philip Martus, Wilfred Brassard, Janet Wtjman, Ruth Putney, Russell Dodge, Paul Black, Sally LeBlanc, Shirley Parker, Lily McLaughlin, William Sangermano, Dean West over. Jane Reynolds, Richard Buxton, Patricia Bailey, Patricia Packard, Carol Brooks, Annette George, Donald McLeod, Nancy Eaves, Joan Marquette, Carl Ingclstrom, Jean Myhaver, Elsie Lussier, Gloria Proulx. June Colburn, Donald Caisse, Cynthia Sumner, Ralph Coulter, Mrs. Clark, Teacher; Leo Caisse, Sally Crowell, Kathleen Jenne, Thomas Lawrence. First Row — Left to Richt Second Row Third Row Fourth Row Philip M artus, Richard Odell, Richard Parks, Russell Dodge, Wilfred Brassard, Paul Black, Leo Caisse. Shirley Parker, Patricia Bailey, Sally LeBlanc, Muriel Hopkins, Mr. Lambe, Class Advisor; Ralph Coulter, David Morse, Sally Crowell, Ruth Putney, Janet Wyman, Janet Wheeler. Carol Brooks, Kathleen Jenne, Suzanne Murray, Cynthia Sumner, Patricia Packard, Judy Harris, Jean Myhaver, Nancy Eaves, Jane Reynolds, Vera Chamberlain. Donald Caisse, William Sangermano, Dean Westover, June Colburn, Joan Marquette, Richard Buxton, Shirley Nye, Mary Ellen Bunce, John Harris, Thomas Lawrence, Carl Ingelstrom. September, 1940, found 38 first graders gathered at Central School with Miss Ricker and 6 at the West Peterborough School with Mrs. Nichols. Reading and arithmetic were far less important to us than the problems of who would feed the pets left at home, and our attempts at bravado were merely to cover up our worries over what was going on at home. In fact, we found being torn from our parents so difficult that some of us forgot where we were and addressed our teachers as Mummy or Grammie or even Aunty. However, the transition from home to school soon became less tragic, and we learned to read simple stories and took pride in learning to add. The nicest event of the first year was the May Day festival. The May King was Donnie McLeod; Zoe Ames was his queen. The Attendants were Ruth Putney, Jane Reynolds, Pat Bailey, and Jean Myhaver. During the year we made butter and had crackers and butter for an afternoon lunch. Another time we made crispy marshmallow squares. In this case too many cooks made an awful mess. The end of the year drew near, and it was time for the annual picnic. We went to the Golf Club and acted like normal first graders eating and making a lot of noise. We were all proud to take our promotion cards home at the end of our first year and prouder still to be second graders, almost. This year we were all back together again. We moved across the hall and had another wonderful teacher. Miss Plummer. We had a little more arithmetic, reading, and writing. We added a few subjects like spelling, language, art, and music. In the winter we all had a lot of fun in the snow, sliding on ice, making snow men, and playing fox and geese. Remember the troubles we had getting into our ski suits? One of the thrills of the second grade was the fire escape. At first we were scared to go down, but afterwards it got to be fun. We had many duties like straightening the library and chairs, erasing blackboards, and passing out or collecting paper. The end of the year came and we took another trip to the Golf Club for our school picnic. Again we acted normally, yelling and eating too much. We went home this time with a report card which promoted us to grade 3. Our third grade teacher was Miss Costello. Added to our studies were geography and history. We had a large table for library books, which we all enjoyed during our reading hour. The girls all brought dolls to school to play house in the leaves which were used for boun- daries or beds. That is, if the boys didn't break up the piles of leaves. Richard Buxton played the part of Friar Tuck in the sixth grade play of Robin Hood. We were glad to see one of our fellow classmates in the play. Our school picnic was at the flats. We all played cowboys and Indians, ate too much, and made a lot of noise. The year ended for another summer vacation and then back again. For the fourth grade we advanced upstairs to Miss Fitch's room. Our studies were the same as last year but, of course, getting a little harder all the time. We were now marked on citizen- ship and studied a little more on health. One of the more memorable things we did was the Christmas Story. Richard Buxton was Scrooge and we all took some part in the play. We even had the Christmas dinner with Tiny Tim. (No food though.) There was an even higher and longer fire escape to go down. This was scary at first; especially to the girls who didn't hold their skirts. We won't forget the birthday party we gave Miss Fitch. After most everyone was seated, the cake was carried in with all the candles lighted. She was much surprised and happy. Our May Day number was the girls in a Community Sing: An Old Fashioned Quilting Party. Our picnic was at the pines near Old Dublin Road. We were still rambunctious and now possessed larger appetites. After all we were almost fifth graders! This year we had Mrs. Clark for a teacher. Our studies were more detailed in geography and history. We studied the Civil War and the American Revolution. The West Peterborough pupils came to Central School this year. Mrs. Nichols broke her arm and later announced her retirement. We hated to see her go as some of us had her in our earlier grades. The two most important events of the year were the puppet shows, The Three Bears and Sleeping Beauty ; and the Hallowe'en party. Our picnic this year was at Pat Packard's home on Windy Row. We all hiked out. When we got there we played cowboys down in the woods. The boys were like real cowboys with ropes and all. We girls certainly found out how well the boys could tie knots. Thus ended another year. Mrs. Fontaine taught our class, which numbered 38 pupils in the sixth grade. She helped the girls with the sewing of stocking yarn dolls and hair bands with embroidery designs. The boys were taught good citizenship and the duties of a patrol boy by Mrs. Teed, our principal. Wilfred Brassard and Dean Westover were the first boys to patrol on the girls' side. What fun! At Christmas time Richard Buxton played Santa Claus and Nancy Eaves and Dickie Parks were the helpers who went along with Santa to throw candy kisses to all the kids. Our May Day stunt this year was a dance group at the Golf Club. Some of the girls were dressed as sailors and danced the Sailor's Hornpipe and Life on the Ocean Wave. The sixth row usually seemed to win the contests we had in spelling, arithmetic, and writing. Our picnic was at Carl Ingelstrom's. We all had a lot of fun romping in the fields and watch- ing the cows. We still made a lot of noise and we still liked to eat. We had graduation exercises for our parents. There were group singing, instrumental numbers, and all the fixings of graduation, on a small scale. Now we left this building saying farewell to six happy years of learning. For the seventh grade we entered the big, confusing high school building. Go to room 28. Where's room 28? Finally we found it and got settled. But we weren't the only ones who were green. Mr. Lambe, our home room teacher, was also new. He was a wonderful teacher and friend to all. We soon became adapted to the new surroundings and settled down to our studies. We had to study mathematics, science, social studies (with Miss Shinkavitch), English, music, and domestic arts for the girls, and shop for the boys. The next year we didn't move much from room to room, but stayed with the same teach- ers. Our subjects were the same, but, of course, a little harder. Our graduation exercises were in the afternoon. Mr. Badger presented our graduation certificates. We had a short play, and a few solo songs and instrumental numbers. Mary Ellen Bunce and David Morse received the American Legion Auxiliary Citizenship Award. Now we were all grown up and ready to start high school. That's what we thought until — At last, we were in high school. Mr. Trufant was the unfortunate teacher who had us for home room. We spent much of our time harassing the poor man who got even with us by chang- ing our seats or keeping us after school. Room 38 was our home room as it was the only room big enough to hold us. Mrs. Faunce and Mrs. Craig were our advisors this year. Our class officers were: Presi- dent — George Luopa; Vice-president — Marilyn Fiske,- Secretary — Jean Myhaver; and Treasurer — Donald Wyne. Our representatives to the Student Council were Donald Wyne, David Morse, and Jean Myhaver, who was the Treasurer. Our big social event of the year was the Freshman Reception sponsored by the seniors. We were all a bit skeptical as to what would happen. Nothing exciting did, but we had a good time just the same. The next year we stayed in room 38 with Mr. Trufant. We were a little more grown-up so he didn't have to change so many seats, nor keep us after school so long. Our class officers were: President — George Loupa,- Vice-President — Sally Ann Murphy; Secretary — Sally Crowell; Treasurer — David Morse. Our class advisors were Mr. Trufant and Mrs. Manning. For Student Council, our representatives were Margy Simonetta, Wilfred Brassard, and Mary Jane Ryan as Secretary. The big event for this year was buying our class rings for which everyone dug deep to pay. We got our order in early and received the rings in the Spring. Such excitement they caused! Many of us helped publish and print a school newspaper, which we had not had for a long time. Shirley Merchant, better known to us as Spike , was killed in an automobile accident. We were all very sad to lose one of our happiest classmates. Our president, George Luopa, died of leukemia during the summer vacation. Fie had been one of the most popular boys and presi- dent of our class for two years. Now came the start of an even busier year than before. Our junior home room teacher was Miss Hancock. We had room 23 and the little room, 24, better known as the Wheel Room , which was later to become the office of the Big Wheel. As a part of this change, the wall between room 23 and 24 was later beautified by the art classes who painted mathematical figures and an open book in which each member of the Class of '52 inscribed his name. Our class advisors were Miss Thomas and Miss Hancock. Our class officers were: Honor- ary President — George Luopa; President — Sally Crowell; Vice-President — Thomas Naylor, later Jack Harris,- Secretary — Ruth Putney; Treasurer — Richard Buxton. Our Student Council represen- tatives were Wilfred Brassard, Jean Myhaver, and Pat Bailey, who was Vice-President. In April, we put on an assembly to celebrate Miss Hancock's return. She had been home for two months because of sickness in her family. The assembly was a review of school happen- ings which she had missed. It included everything from the alarm clock which went off during one of Miss Thomas' classes to the entertainment at our dances. Many of us attended the funeral of Evelyn Gibbs. She was a friendly classmate and a very peppy cheerleader and her death was a great loss to the class. We shared in the seniors' graduation by acting as ushers for baccalaureate and gradua- tion. Jack Harris was selected as the class marshal. Our thoughts now turned toward our own senior year of which this book is a record. nare JOHN JOHNS: To Jack Johns we give a Toni to keep your curls — For that's a sure way to attract the girls I PATTI E AYTOUN: To Pat Aytoun who has such pretty blonde hair — We give this Blondex so it will always stay fair I LILLIAN LOWE: To Lillian Lowe we give this musical note — As a musician you sure get our vote ! MARION LUOPA: To Marion Luopa who always seems to have a date — We give you this date book to help keep them all straight! KATHLEEN JENNE: To Kathy Jenne who is so famous for her wonderful car — We give you another and hope it'll take you twice as far I NANCY EAVES: To Nancy Eaves who lives on Winter Street — We give you these boots to wear on your feet I PHYLLIS MYHAVER: To Phyllis Myhaver who is going to join the service some day — We give you a map of Peterborough to remember while you're away SHIRLEY NYE: To Shirley Nye whose life is so fiery — So you can keep track of it, we give you a diary ! JANE REYNOLDS: To Jane who's going to be an air line hostess some day — We give you this plane and say, Take it away. CYNTHIA SUMNER: To Cynthia Sumner who always greets you with a smile — We give you this joke book so you'll continue all the while I MARY JANE RYAN: To Mary Jane Ryan who wants to become a nurse — In case you lose any patients we give you this hearse ! SHIRLEY PARKER: To Shirley Parker who will marry Donnie someday — We give you this baby carriage to take an enviable problem away JEAN PLIMPTON: To Jean Plimpton who is such a studious girl — We give this love story to make your hair curl ! RUTH PUTNEY: To Ruthie Putney there is one in every group — So that we won't lose you, we give this chicken coop I RUSSELL DODGE: To Russell Dodge who drives the Lloyd's store truck — We give you these chains so you won't get stuck I JACK HARRIS: To Jackie Harris we give this vitamin pill — And hope it will keep you from getting ill I JUDY HARRIS: To Judy Harris we give this bathing suit — And we know in it you'll look very cute I MIMI MARSHALL: Mimi Marshall we present you with a teepee — In case an Indian you might happen to see ! SALLY ANN MURPHY: To Sally Ann Murphy who is U. N. H. bound — We give you these specs to help look around I SUZANNE MURRAY: To Suzie we give this frying pan — So you can always keep your man ! JEAN MYHAVER: To Jean Myhaver who always likes to write a rhyme — We give you this pad and pencil so you can write one anytime ! TOMMY LAWRENCE: To Tommy Lawrence whose height is awfully great — To keep you down to earth we give you this weight ! SALLY LeBLANC: To Sally LeBlanc who is so good at art — We give you these paints to give you a start ! BETTE LEHTO: To Bette who's going to be first to wed — We give you this swanky double bed I NORMAN MAKECHNIE: Your keen interest in Sargent Camp in the past — Makes us give you a diary so the memories will last! CARL INGELSTROM: To Carl Ingelstrom we give this little cow — We hope you can win a lot of prizes and how ! JOAN MARQUETTE: To Joan who likes to spend the boys' money so much — We give you this dime so that sometime you can go dutch I JANET WHEELER: To Janet Wheeler who has a sailor named Jim — We give you this stationery to keep track of him ! IOHN SNOW: To John Snow who is Undecided Now — To go into business we give you this plow I MARJORIE SIMONETTA: To Margy who says nursing is her main concern — We give this lasso to catch a cute intern ! JOSEPHINE ZANGA: To Josephine who is so good at taking shorthand down — We give you this notebook and we know you'll go to town ! BETSY WENBLAD: To Betsy Wenblad who usually is so very quiet — We give you this whistle to help start a riot! JANET WYMAN: To Janet Wyman who is such a pretty lass — We give this miniature looking glass ! RICHARD METIVIER: To Richard we give this bow tie of perfection — And hope you will add it to your colorful collection ! PAT BAILEY: To Pat Bailey who is such a good basketball star — We give you this chain so you can't wander too far! WILFRED BRASSARD: To Wilfred who is going to be a dentist someday — We give you these pliers to help earn your pay ! RICHARD ODELL: To Digger who has a new car now — To get over the mountain we give you this plow ! MARY ELLEN BUNCE: To Mary Ellen Bunce we give this bell — To attract attention when you reach Cornell ! SALLY CROWELL: To Sally Crowell who can sing like a bird — We give you this microphone to make sure you're heard ! RICHARD BUXTON: To Richard Buxton we give this ruler straight — For as an engineer you sure will be great! We, the members of the Class of 1952, having at long last discovered that we have a will of our own, do hereby give and bequeath the following cherished items to the future classes of Peterborough High School, and especially to the Class of 1953: To Carl Sherblum and Ernest Belmore, Pattie Aytoun leaves her standing as “Class Brain”. Mary Ellen Bunce leaves to all future seniors her willingness to give service to the school. Russell Dodge leaves his English 1 larem (twenty-one gals!) to Jack Dacey. As one aqua-maid to another, Judy Harris leaves somj of her superswimming ability to Dale Livingston. John Johns leaves his car (and his bicycle, just in case) for his sister, Judy, to drive to school next year. So the Class of ’53 may also have a pretty blonde, Bette Lehto will gladly buy Dolly Waite a bottle of H2O2. Jeannic My haver, class wit and poet, leaves her ability to enliven any class to Terry lAiFontaine and Violet Cilley. In desperate need of someone with experience Joan Marquette leaves 49% of her man problems to Nancy Winton. Sally Ann Murphy wants to reverse the tables and have Jim Yakovakis leave her his endearing wavs. Albert Cbarest, that far from solemn character, now may have the nickname made famous by “Digger” Odell. Jean Plimpton leaves to all pupils who study in Hcxim 38 an essay entitled. “Proper Conduct in Study Halls.” With a sigh of relief, Margy Simonetta leaves the twins to Norma Clark. Jan Wheeler leaves her love for the Navy to Elaine Pellerin. Jo 'Langa leaves to Beverly Harvey her position as Mr. Faunae’s part time secretary. Pat Bailey leaves her ability to get along with everyone to Joan Picard and Diane Cummings, who really don't need it. Richard Buxton leaves the yardstick he used as a gavel to the next senior class president. To Linnea Farhm and Eleanor Myhaver, Nancy Eaves leaves those (sigh) Jaffrey and Hancock boys. Carl Ingelstrom leaves all his speeding tickets to Bob Martin. To Heather Getchell and Phil Bailey, Tom Lawrence gladly hands down six inches of his height. To Bob Durkee, Lillian Lotce leaves her dexterous digits. Phyllis Myhaver leaves her basketball position to Bobby Brown. Don’t think up anything drastic. Dotty Chase, because Mimi Marshall resolves to leave you her daydreams. Suzie Murray leaves her standing as an engaged gal to that confirmed old-maid, Ann Shultz. Shirley Parker leaves her cheer leading skirt to the junior with the most beautiful legs — Jim Shea. Jane Reynolds leaves her even temperament and soft voice to Mrs. Tansey. John Snow leaves Beryl Townsend a big stack of math books. Betsy Wenblad leaves her photogenic profile to Howard Russell. Hoping they’ll make good use of it, Wilfred Brassard leaves his gift of gab to Elsie Lussier and John Russell. Sally Crowell leaves her beautiful voice to all the squawking juniors. Jack Harris wants to leave his team spirit in trust with Willie Taylor who is to save it for the time it’s most needed. In hopes she’ll see no more of them, Kathy Jenne leaves to George Cass all her dented fenders. To Cindy Clark, Sally “Frenchwhiz” LeBlanc leaves Vaccent francais. Marion Luopa leaves her sweaters plus to Stephanie Creighton. Norman Makcchnie leaves his individualistic hair-do to John Twomety if he can straighten out his curls. Dick Metivier leaves his bow ties to Mr. Trufant. Shirley Nye just wants to leave. Ruth Putney leaves her vivaciousness to Lorna Niemcla. Mary Jane Ryan leaves her good report cards to Red Parks. To Jean Lyon and Martha Snow, Cynthia Sumner leaves her contagious giggle. Jan Wyman leaves her surplus of jokes to Anna LaBicr with the condition that she clean them up. Witnessed by the undersigned in the Sixth Year of the Hule of Gerald H. Faunce. SILAS SADSACK KILJOY KORN B l GIRLS BOYS TALLEST Mary Ellen Bunce Thomas Lawrence SHORTEST Lillian Lowe Wilfred Brassard HAPPIEST Sally Crowell . Richard Buxton BEST LOOKING Janet Wyman Norman Makechnie CLASS FLIRT Ruth Putney Jack Harris MOST TALKATIVE Sally Ann Murphy Wilfred Brassard BEST DANCER Marion Luopa Jack Harris MOST DEPENDABLE Mary Ellen Bunce Richard Buxton BEST SPORT Nancy Eaves Richard Odell MOST POPULAR Pat Bailey Jack Harris PRETTIEST HAIR Janet Wyman Jack Johns BEST BUILD ..Jane Reynolds Jack Johns PRETTIEST HANDS Shirley Parker Richard Metivier BEST SMILE Sally Crowell Richard Odell MOST SERIOUS Jean Plimpton John Snow QUIETEST Sally LeBlanc Thomas Lawrence MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Margy Simonetta Richard Buxton MOST STUDIOUS Pattie Aytoun John Snow BEST DRESSED Judy Harris Norman Makechnie BEST VOICE Sally Crowell Richard Metivier BEST ATHLETE Phyllis Myhaver Jack Harris BEST PERSONALITY Mary Ellen Bunce Richard Buxton SHYEST ..Lillian Lowe Thomas Lawrence FRIENDLIEST Sally Ann Murphy Russell Dodge MOST FREQUENTLY TARDY Kathleen Jenne John Johns CLASS LADY GENTLEMAN Janet Wheeler Wilfred Brassard TEACHER'S PET PEEVE Joan Marquette Richard Odell MOST CO-OPERATIVE Josephine Zanga Russell Dodge BEST MUSICIAN Lillian Lowe Richard Metivier CLASS DREAMER Betsy Wenblad Carl Ingelstrom MOST MISCHIEVOUS Ruth Putney Wilfred Brassard WITTIEST Jean Myhaver Richard Buxton FIRST TO BE ENGAGED .Suzanne Murray Jack Harris NICEST DIMPLES Bette Lehto Norman Makechnie CUTEST Mimi Marshall Richard Odell MOST CONTAGIOUS LAUGH Cynthia Sumner Richard Buxton MOST OFTEN DATED Mary Jane Ryan Jack Harris MOST FREQUENTLY ABSENT Shirley Nye Wilfred Brassard BEST DEBATER .Margy Simonetta Carl Ingelstrom FAVORITE UNDERCLASSMEN Norma Clark Jim Yakovakis FAVORITE SUBJECT World Affairs FAVORITE TEACHERS Miss Thomas Mr. Michaud FAVORITE DRINK FAVORITE PASTIME Milk or Ginger Ale (depending on how reckless we feel.) Dating FAVORITE CIGARETTE FAVORITE SAYING Camels You Do-ooo AYTOUN, Pattie .......................................... “Fair Harvard’ BAILEY, Pat “When Ronnie Comes Marching Home” BRASSARD, Wilfred “The Old Master Painter’ BUNCE, Marv Ellen “She’s an Old Cow Hand’’ BUXTON, Richard “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” CROWELL, Sally “Smiles” DODGE, Russell “Pack Up Your Troubles” EAVES, Nancy ..................................................... “Slowpoke” HARRIS, John “The Girl I Left Behind Me” HARRIS, Judy ......................................“The Man I Love” INGELSTROM, Carl “Farmer in the DelF JENNE, Kathleen “If You’ve Got the Money Honey, I’ve Got the Time JOHNS, John ...................................................... “I’m Late LAWRENCE. Thomas “How High the Moon” LeBLANC, Sally ................... “Beautiful, Beautiful Brown Eyes” LEHTO, Bette ................................... Michigan My Michigan’ LOWE, Lil ....................................... “Chewing Gum Song” LUOPA, Marion ..................................... “Far Away Places” MAKECHNIE, Norman “He’s My Guy” MARQUETTE, Joan “Sentimental Me” MARSHALL, Mimi “Love Letters” METTVIER, Richard “As Long as 1 Have My Horse” MURPHY, Sally Ann “Enjoy Yourself MURRAY, Suzie “Charlie is My Darling” MYHAVER, Jean ‘Beautiful Dreamer” MYHAVER, Phyllis ........... “Nothing Can Stop the Army Air Corps” NYE, Shirley ........................................ “Down Yonder ODELL, Richard ...................................“Hot Rod Race” PARKER, Shirley “Maryland, My Maryland” PLIMPTON, Jean Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair” PUTNEY, Ruth ..................................... “Roving Kind REYNOLDS, Jane.................................... “Ain’t She Sweet” RYAN, Mary Jane “Beautiful Lady” SIMONETTA, Margy “Why Does It Always Happen to Me” SNOW, John ................. “Undecided” SUMNER, Cynthia “Laugh Clown Laugh” WENBLAD, Betsy “ Can Dream Can’t I?” WHEELER, Janet “Bell Bottom Trousers” WYMAN, Janet “There's Gonna be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” ZANCA, Jo .................................................. “Don’t Cry Jo” FACULTY’ “If I Hod My Life to Live Over” JUNIOR CLASS “Ain’t Misbehavin’” SOPHOMORE CLASS .................................................. “Sometime” FRESHMAN CLASS “There’s a Long Long Trail A Winding” SENIOR CLASS “So Long, It’s Been Good to Know You” We are looking in on our Notorious Senior Class — Ten Years From Now • • • (Scene) Two young women are entering a Trans-World airplane. There is an attractive airline hostess greeting the passengers. As they take their seats, let’s find out what they think as they sit glancing at one another, joan Marquette is the tall attractive business-like woman, ruth putney, the oddly dressed woman, is apparently in a dream world of her own. janet wyman is the hostess seating passengers and making them comfortable in her congenial manner. Joan: (to herself) I wonder who that funny looking person is. Who strange looking clothes! Somehow she looks familiar, though. Ruth: (also to herself) Well, well, who have we got here, the typical career girl herself. Joan: (aloud) Why, it's - it's ruth putney J anet : R uth! Where? Ruth: Well, Joan — Janet! Janet: Where have you both been and where are you going? (She glances through her passenger list for their names) Joan: Perhaps the reason you cant find my name is because P now is Mrs. Loren Jackson, of Washington, D. C. Vm going to Peterborough to visit my mother. One of my three sons is visiting her and I've got to bring him home. Janet: Ruth, your name is not listed. Ruth: I’ve changed my name for professional reasons, I'm just returning from a two year visit in Paris where I've been doing some free lance work in art. But tell me, what do you hear from the res of our class? Janet: Just take a look at this. (Handing ruth the newspaper) Ruth: (Reading aloud) Senator m. e. bunce, first lady senator of New Hampshire, gave an inspiring speech last night at her Alma Mater, Cornell University. Joan: Mary Ellen certainly has proved that this is a womans world, but goodness, she’s not the only fam- ous classmate of ours. Did you read about norman makechnie? You know, of course, he left his college career to sign a contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer about seven years ago. He became a tremendous success in his first picture force of love. noticed in one of these movie magazines where he is expected to win an Oscar this year. Ruth: Also, John Johns has turned out to be a man of ideas. He has just had his third novel published. I met him and his wife in Paris where he is making special studies for his first non-fiction book. Joan, what ever happened to kathy jenne? She went to Washington with you after graduation, didn’t she? Joan: Yes, and now sir1 is the personal secretary of a Massachusetts senator and it has just been revealed that they have been secretly married for sometime. She never mentioned it in any of her letters to me, but our correspondence falls off a little as the years go on. Do you still hear from jean myhaver, Janet? Janet: The last time I heard from her, she was still single with a wonderful job in a Boston telephone office. The other two girls who went to Fisher with her, janet wheeler and shirley Parker, have settled down; Shirley with Donnie and Janet with Jim. Both of them have children now. Ruth: Joan, you’ve been home recently, how many in our class have settled there and what are they doing? Joan: When I was home last fall, my youngest son, Todd, fell and broke his arm. While I was at the hospi- tal, I met sally crowell and marcy simonetta. You remember, they graduated from the Mary Hitch- cock Memorial Hospital. They do only special nursing note because they are both married and have their families to take care of. Sally was telling me that mary jane ryan, who graduated with them, is nursing a' the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital so she can be near her husband who is studying at the Boston Conservatory of Music. This will surprise you both — russell dodge has recently bought out Lloyd’s Store on Grove Street and is going to be married next month. Let me think. Oh, yes, suzie Mur- ray zabriskie has jtist moved into her new ten room house with her husband and their three children. Ruth, do you ever hear from mimi Marshall? Ruth: Yes, she luis quite a family. She and her husband are living in Vermont. From her letters, I gather that she is a happy wife and mother and everything is peaceful, or rather as peaceful as can be expected with six little Indians tearing about. But, then, Mimi never was one to let little things bother her. Mimi mentioned that bette lehto, who married as soon as we graduated, also has a nice family. And I don’t doubt that, she was certainly a lovely bride. Janet, with all your traveling, have you met any of our scat- tered school mates? Janet: Why yes, last week pat bailey left with her two sons to join her husband, who is stationed in Ger- many as a flight engineer for TWA. And sally ann murphy often flies down to Washington to visit Mary Ellen. She has four sons, yet still finds time to write her weekly homemaking column which appears in many of the leading newspapers. Just the other day I saw tom Lawrence who has his own show playing on Broadway, its title, the mighty midget. Tom said that richard odell surprised everyone when he married one of Hollywood’s most adorable stars. This occurred after he gained much fame and fortune from his invention of an automatic chicken feeder which operates twice a day for 5 years without the touch of a human hand. And JOHN snow has come out with another outstanding invention, according to Tom, a streamlined tractor equipped with seats for his wife and four hoys. Joan: As you were talking, Janet, I thought of some more ’52ers who are still back home, pattde aytoun is head mistress of Central School with world affairs being taught from the first grade up. As a sideline, she assists her husband in their photography shop. Richard buxton is a successful engineer; but, he often likes to come back to Woodman’s, where he lias a laboratory and creates the most fascinating new flowers. Oh, and jack Harris is now Town Selectman. You remember his high school sweetheart, well, she gave in and married him last year. They are celebrating the birth of a son. Jack says he has hopes of enough boys for a basketball team of his own in time. While talking to Jack he told me that judy, his twin sister, is in Hollywood and fast taking the position previously held by Esther Williams. I took a trip up to old P. H. S. when I was home last fall and Josephine zanca has taken Mrs. Manning’s place as the commercial teacher. While I was there I met richard metivier. He has taken over his fathers riding school and has greatly enlarged it until it is now famous all over New England. His young son has taken many national prizes for his riding skill. Ruth, what do you know about your art colleagues, Wilfred brassard and sally LE BLANC3 Ruth: Wilfred has set up his new modern dentist office in New York City which he designed himself. Lillian lowe has set up a day nursery in his office to care for the impatient children of the mothers who are receiving treatment. Sally has gone to Hollywood to combine her secretarial and art ambitions by be- coming a secretary for Adrian in his exclusive dress designing shop for Hollywood celebrities. You know, of course, that jean plimpton became a missionary. She is carrying out this work very successfully in China. Janet, what happened to the two girls who joined the service, marion luopa and phyllis myhaver? Janet: Marion stayed in the WAVES several years. She had a military wedding last year; Phyllis, like her military brothers, has carried on the tradition of serving her country well by becoming a sergeant in the WAFS. Last week I was flying to Texas on a plane with carl incelstrom. He told me that he has at last been able to make his first down payment on a large cattle ranch out there. A month ago, when I was in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, I met cynthia sumner. She is a caterer for weddings, showers, and house parties. Her office is located there in Los Angeles. Goodness, who’s left? Joan: You both remember betsy wenblad. She is married and has two of the sweetest little girls. They have a home on Lookout Hill. Betsy has become quite well known for her short stories which she writes for the “Ladies' Home Journal. I saw in the Transcript that nancy eaves is now holding the position of secretary to the Dean of Becker Junior College, shibley nye went to Vermont to work after graduation. She married her boss who runs a clothing store in Montpelier. Goodness, girls, in these few minutes 1 think we have reviewed practically everyone in our class. Janet: I can think of only one whom we haven’t mentioned, jane Reynolds. She runs one of the most out- standing kindergartens in Boston with her sister Lillian. Her career on Eastern Airlines as a hostess teas given up when she married one of the pilots. Ruth: (looking out the plane window) Don’t you think it’s about time we had a class reunion? Let’s plan it as soon as we get to Peterborough. We are looking in on our Notorious Senior Class — Ten Years From Now (Scene) Two young women are entering a Trans-World airplane. There is an attractive airline hostess greeting the passengers. As they take their seats, let’s find out what they think as they sit glancing at one another, joan Marquette is the tall attractive business-like woman, ruth putney, the oddly dressed woman, is apparently in a dream world of her own. Janet wyman is the hostess seating passengers and making them comfortable in her congenial manner. Joan: (to herself) wonder who that funny looking person is. What strange looking clothes! Somehow she looks familiar, though. Ruth: (also to herself) Well, well, who have we got here, the typical career girl herself. Joan: (aloud) Why, it's - it's ruth putney Janet: Ruth! Where? Ruth: Well, Joan — Janet! Janet: Where have you both been and where are you going? (She glances through her passenger list for their names) Joan: Perhaps the reason you can't find my name is because it now is Mrs. Loren Jackson, of Washington, D. C. I'm going to Peterborough to visit my mother. One of my three sons is visiting her and I've got to bring him home. Janet: Ruth, your name is not listed. Ruth: I've changed my name for professional reasons, Pm just returning from a two year visit in Paris where I've been doing some free lance work in art. But tell me, what do you hear from the rest of our class? Janet: Just take a look at this. (Handing ruth the newspaper) Ruth: (Reading aloud) Senator m. e. bunce, first lady senator of New Hampshire, gave an inspiring speech last night at her Alma Mater, Cornell University. Joan: Mary Ellen certainly has proved that this is a woman's world, but goodness, she's not the only fam- ous classmate of ours. Did you read about norman makechnie? You know, of course, he left his college career to sign a contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer about seven years ago. He became a tremendous success in his first picture force of love. noticed in one of these movie magazines where he is expected to win an Oscar this year. Ruth: Also, john johns has turned out to be a man of ideas. He has just had his third novel published. I met him and his wife in Paris where he is making special studies for his first non-fiction book. Joan, what ever happened to kaitiy jenne? She went to Washington with you after graduation, didn’t she? Joan: Yes, and note she is the personal secretary of a Massachusetts senator and it has just been revealed that they have been secretly married for sometime. She never mentioned it in any of her letters to me, but our correspondence falls off a little as the years go on. Do you still hear from jean myhaver, Janet? Janet: The last time I heard from her, she was still single with a wonderful job in a Boston telephone office. The other two girls who went to Fisher with her, janet wheeler and shirley Parker, have settled down; Shirley with Donnie and Janet with Jim. Both of them have children now. Ruth: Joan, you've been home recently, how many in our class have settled there and what are they doing? Joan: When was home last fall, my youngest son, Todd, fell and broke his arm. While I was at the hospi- tal, I met sally crowell and marcy simonetta. You remember, they graduated from the Mary Hitch- cock Memorial Hospital. They do only special nursing now because they are both married and have their families to take care of. Sally was telling me that mary jane ryan, who graduated with them, is nursing a1 the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital so she can be near her husband who is studying at the Boston Conservatory of Music. This will surprise you both — russell dodge has recently bought out Lloyd’s Store on Grove Street and is going to be married next month. Let me think. Oh, yes, suzie Mur- ray zabriskie has just moved into her new ten room house with her husband and their three children. Ruth, do you ever hear from mimi marshall? Ruth: Yes, she has quite a family. She and her husband are living in Vermont. From her letters, I gather that she is a happy wife and mother and everything is peaceful, or rather as peaceful as can be expected with six little Indians tearing about. But, then, Mimi never was one to let little things bother her. Mimi mentioned that bette lehto, who married as soon as we graduated, also has a nice family. And I don’t doubt that, she was certainly a lovely bride. Janet, with all your traveling, have you met any of our scat- tered school mates? Janet: Why yes, last week pat bailey left with her two sons to join her husband, who is stationed in Ger- many as a flight engineer for TWA. And sally ann murphy often flies down to Washington to visit Mary Ellen. She has four sons, yet still finds time to write her weekly homemaking column which appears in many of the leading newspapers. Just the other day I saw tom Lawrence who has his own show playing on Broadway, its title, the mighty midcet. Tom said that richard odell surprised everyone when he married one of Hollywood’s most adorable stars. This occurred after he gained much fame and fortune from his invention of an automatic chicken feeder which operates twice a day for 5 years without the touch of a human hand. And John snow has come out with another outstanding invention, according to Tom, a streamlined tractor equipped with seats for his wife and four hoys. Joan: As you were talking, Janet, I thought of some more '52ers who are still back home, pattie aytoun is head mistress of Central School with world affairs being taught from the first grade up. As a sideline, she assists her husband in their photography shop. Richard huxton is a successful engineer; hut, he often likes to come back to Woodman’s, where he has a laboratory and creates the most fascinating new flowers. Oh, and jack Harris is now Town Selectman. You remember his high school sweetheart, well, she gave in and married him last year. They are celebrating the birth of a son. Jack says he has hopes of enough boys for a basketball team of his own in time. While talking to Jack he told me that judy, his twin sister, is in Hollywood and fast taking the position previously held by Esther Williams. I took a trip up to old P. H. S. when I was home last fall and Josephine zanca has taken Mrs. Manning’s place as the commercial teacher. While I was there I met richard metivier. He has taken over his father's riding school and has greatly enlarged it until it is now famous all over New England. His young son has taken many national prizes for his riding skill. Ruth, what do you know about your art colleagues, Wilfred brassard and sally LE BLANC? Ruth: Wilfred has set up his new modern dentist office in New York City which he designed himself. Lillian LOWE has set up a day nursery in his office to care for the impatient children of the mothers who are receiving treatment. Sally has gone to Hollywood to combine her secretarial and art ambitions by be- coming a secretary for Adrian in his exclusive dress designing shop for Hollywood celebrities. You know, of course, that jean plimpton became a missionary. She is carrying out this work very successfully in China. Janet, what happened to the two girls who joined the service, Marion luopa and phyllis myhaver? Janet: Marion stayed in the WAVES several years. She had a military wedding last year; Phyllis, like her military brothers, has carried on the tradition of serving her country well by becoming a sergeant in the WAFS. Last week I was flying to Texas on a plane with carl incelstrom. He told me that he has at last been able to make his first down payment on a large cattle ranch out there. A month ago, when I was in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, I met cynthia sumner. She is a caterer for weddings, showers, and house parties. Her office is located there in Los Angeles. Goodness, who’s left? Joan: You both remember betsy wenblad. She is married and has two of the sweetest little girls. They have a home on Lookout Hill. Betsy has become quite well known for her short stories which she writes for the “Ladies’ Home Journal. I saw in the Transcript that nancy eaves is now holding the position of secretary to the Dean of Becker Junior College, shirley nye went to Vermont to work after graduation. She married her boss who runs a clothing store in Montpelier. Goodness, girls, in these few minutes I think we have reviewed practically everyone in our class. Janet: I can think of only one whom we haven’t mentioned, jane Reynolds. She runs one of the most out- standing kindergartens in Boston with her sister Lillian. Her career on Eastern Airlines as a hostess was given up when she married one of the pilots. Ruth: (looking out the plane window) Don’t you think it’s about time we had a class reunion? Let’s plan it as soon as we get to Peterborough. ocin maraTOS! Musi Our first attempt at staging a dance was during our junior year. THE SUPERSTITION DANCE got its name from the date of our shindig, Friday, the thirteenth of October, 1950. We felt so proud of ourselves, because we were the first class to have an orchestra at a school dance, our own Rhythmaires. Sally LeBlanc contrived the most weird, but realistic spider which hung from the middle of the ceiling. The crepe paper streamers gave the effect of a web. Discounting the superstition that walking under a ladder means bad luck, we placed a ladder over the door so everyone had to pass under it to get to the dance floor. A black cat silhouetted against a yellow moon gave an air of mystery to the proceedings. The stage was decorated with immense sprays of leaves and on the back curtain were the letters spelling out SUPERSTITION DANCE. Our success with this dance gave us the confidence we needed when it came to staging our other three dances, the April Fools' Dance, the Junior Prom, and the Senior Ball. OTHiL 1F(E)®ILI1' MSSSS On March 30, 1951, history was made at P. H. S. It was proved that two classes can work together successfully — namely the classes of '52 and '53, who put over the APRIL FOOLS' DANCE. All who had a job to do had to work hard, but their efforts were not in vain. The decora- tions were eye-catching — multi-colored streamers which extended from balcony to balcony — great hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds (it's a fool who plays cards) — and a huge jester which hung from the backboard. Mary Ellen Bunce was responsible for the entertainment — an old- fashioned Fashion Show. A clever dialogue explained the era of the costumes and several not-too-willing models dis- played the monstrosities worn by our immediate ancestors. Jack Harris and Pat Aytoun looked like a newly married couple, he in his wedding suit of 1900 and she in a sharp number that was so flattering. Richard Buxton was arrayed in goggles, hat, and duster of the 1910 era and Dolly Waite gave us an idea of the hats of that period. Joe Ludwig showed the male's bathing suits in 1917, while Norma Clark and Sally Ann Murphy exhibited the ladies wear. Buddy Charest and Nancy Eaves were the love birds of 1914, he in his derby, she carrying a parasol and looking very innocent. Nancy Winton and Diane Cummings gave us an idea of the style of dress after the first World War. Their fancy flapper costumes and high stepping Charleston drew a loud round of applause. Norman Makechnie and Sally LeBlanc portrayed our folks when they went courting in 1925. Norman didn't dare to sit down; his pants were too tight; nor did Sally, her skirt was too short. Jim Macquarrie and Ruthie Putney were the very graceful skateless skaters. Joan Picard and Helen Reynolds showed us the styles of 1930 when everyone was try- ing to decide whether short skirts or long skirts were the better. Skip LeCompte and Theresa LaFountaine showed the modern costume worn by jitterbuggers and also did some intricate jitter- bug steps. Bidding farewell were Jane Reynolds and Morrie Peirce in night clothes. Jane was adorable in fire red p.j.'s with a drop seat and built in feet. Morrie stopped the show in a pink and white night shirt. ilia®® ®®®n The JUNIOR PROM is the big event of the year. It is dedicated to the seniors as a last fling before accepting the seriousness of baccalaureate and graduation. Our Prom was a tremendous success, in terms of dollars and fun. Everyone who went had a grand time, especially Suzanne Murray who appeared displaying a diamond ring. Charles Zabriskie is the lucky fellow. It was inevitable that the Prom be a success. Miss Thomas was, in reality, the inspiring influence of the Prom. Because of her wise management and helpful guidance, everyone had a job and did it. The Prom was a spectacle, thanks to Wilfred Brassard and Sally LeBlanc who designed and supervised the decorations. The out-of-this-world decorations had flowers as their theme. Wilfred made work play by inviting the whole class to his home for a barbecue. Four 90 foot wires were covered with the ground pine which was collected that day, in spite of the mosquitoes. Mean- while the Class had made 200 paper roses which were later mingled with the vines to lower the ceiling of the Town House. The wires crossed at the center of the dance floor. At the crossing was a sparkling watering pot filled with multi-colored paper flowers. When the spotlights shone on the watering can, it created a very beautiful illusion. Of course, the watering can had to be watering something and that something was a little rock garden, made up of real loam, live flowers, and a bird bath. All this created a lovely effect. Each window had a basket of flowers and the stage was decorated with some very attractive plants. There will be many P. H. S. Proms but none, in our opinion, will equal the one staged by the Class of 1952. Of the two Proms that classes stage, the SENIOR BALL usually causes less furor, but ours was different. Every one was looking forward to the big event which took place Friday evening, November 2, 1951, in the Town House. Co-operation and hard work plus Miss Hancock's help as advisor were the basis for the success of the event. The class worked hard selling tickets and making decorations. In one way or another every one had his finger in the pie. The committee in charge of decorations was Sally LeBlanc, Wilfred Brassard, Co-chairmen; Pat Aytoun; and Ruth Putney. They are the ones who dreamed up the huge quarter moon that hung in the center of the room, shining down on the dance floor, amidst hundreds of twinkling stars which shone in a sky of blue crepe paper. In the center of the room was an orchard scene — an apple tree, a cider barrel, a few cider mugs, and a basket of apples. The orchard was surrounded by a knee-high white picket fence. The lights were turned on at 10:15 to show the Grand March, led by President Richard Buxton and his partner, Mary Ellen Bunce. The Grand March, planned and directed by Mr. Snow and Mrs. Tansey (Marilyn Smith), was the highlight of the dance. The climax of the March was the formation of the letter 'P' and the senior dance by the seniors and their partners. Following the March, dancing continued until 1 to music by Pat Mulvane and his Orchestra. 7SIS IF!LM THE TITLE “YEARS AGO” The Author ............................................................ Ruth Gordon The Time Saturday, April 5, 1952 at 8:30 P. M. The Place Town House, Peterborough, New Hampshire The Director Mr. A an Bertrand THE CAST Clinton Jones, my father .................... Annie Jones, my mother ...................... Ruth Gordon Jones, me ....................... Katherine Follet, my best friend Anna Wit ham, my next best friend Fred Whit marsh, a beau Mr. Sparrow, who owned a wagon Mr. Bagley from the Y.M.C.A. Miss Glavin from out to Brookline Punk, our cat Philip Bailey Mary Ellen Buncc Janet Wyman Margy Simonetta Pat Aytoun Norman Makechnie Richard Buxton George Cass Sally Ann Murphy Kitty Makechnie After 2 months of play rehearsals every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the great night rolled around. The audience was welcomed by Mary Jane Ryan, who also was chairman of ushers. The plot of the play was Ruth Gordon’s own story of her desire, to Ik an actress and the two difficulties she en- countered before reaching her goal. Her first problem was telling her father she wanted to be an actress rather than a physical culture instructress. After that, Ruth had the problem of finding $50 before she could even leave Wollaston to make a name for herself on the Great White Way. Memorable play topics — Clinton’s first experience with a telephone — Mary Ellens tact and diplomacy in dealing with her erratic husband and daughter — Ruth’s great distaste for physical culture and her consuming desire to be an actress — Margy Simonetta’s bounce. When she arrived on stage, everyone sat up to take notice — Pat Aytoun’s line “Oh, that’s repulsive.” Only Pat could spit that phrase out with such perfection — Richard Buxton’s performance as the expressman. He was typical, slow mov- ing and stooped shouldered — George Cass as a healthy individual who juggled Indian clubs and prac- ticed his exercises — Sally Ann Murphy as the rugged physical culture instructress who was a calisthenics fiend — Norman Makechnic, the unwanted beau who aroused sympathy but did not get his lady love. His raccoon coat and his “Where’s Herbert?” line are unforgetable — and Punk, who was the best cat ever seen. Many others helped to make the play a success. Mr. Bertrand was our greatest influence. It was his patience and wise direction that made our play more nearly professional than amateur. Miss Saunders assisted us with make-up, while Miss Thomas was in charge of our many costumes, most of which were lent to us by Major and Mrs. Goyette. Miss Hancock, as our class advisor, saw to it that our play was a financial success. Miss Hancock was also pianist during the play and music and dance instructor during the rehearsals. The settings were designed by Wilfred Brassard and Sally LeBlanc. Wilfred, Carl Ingelstrom, and Jack Harris were responsible for heavy properties and the wallpapering. Jack was also stage manager, which meant pulling the curtain, ringing bells, and making other sound effects. Wilfred, Carl and John Snow sold tonic d ring intermission to help out. The ushers, under Mary Jane’s leadership were Pat Bailey, Sally Crowell, Kathy Jenne, Jean My- haver, Mimi Marshall, Shirley Parker, and Ruth Putney. Each girl wore a rose corsage, donated by Mr. Buxton. The tickel takers were Janet Wheeler and Jane Reynolds. Nancy Eaves sold tickets in the box office. Jane was the fudge chairman. She was responsible for wrapping and selling the delicacy. Everyone in the class did a job, some big, some small, but every bit counted, the making of fudge, the selling of tickets or just coming to be an audience. Because of the help of our two junior friends, George Cass and Philip Bailey, and the co-operation in the work of the play, our class was able to chalk up another SUCCESS. April 13, 1952, was a memorable day for 25 seniors and their chaperons, the Mark Wheel- ers. That was the day they set off for Washington, D. C., via New York City. A large crowd collected at the depot to bid adieu to the travelers who journeyed from Peterborough to Worcester, Massachusetts, on a Community Bus Line Special driven by Tad Rob- bins, our favorite driver. Excitement was running high all the way to Worcester, where we had reservations on the B O. Once on the train, we had a picnic on wheels and by 6 o'clock we were in New York City and settled in our rooms at the Hotel Victoria. Our first night we ate at the Automat, a new experience for most of us, especially Margy Simonetta who managed to get a bargain at the milk machine. From there we went to Radio City Music Hall where we saw Singing in the Rain and the famous Rockettes. Since it was Easter Sunday, we had the privilege of viewing Music Hall's special Easter program which we found very impressive. Once out of the theater we discovered a healthy rainstorm so we skipped back to the hotel just singing in the rain. Monday morning the dreary weather was still tagging along. At 8:30 we took the ferry across the Hudson River and caught the train to Baltimore. Most of us wrote postcards, tried to catch some sleep, or worked on cures for Lillian Lowe's cold. Once in Baltimore we met our bus driver, Mr. Van Winkle, who promptly was dubbed Rip . We had lunch in Baltimore and then went to Annapolis. The nicest building on the grounds was the Chapel which we found very restful and inspiring. The boys had had their Rockettes to swoon over so the girls now retaliated by sighing over the straight and strong midshipmen. We hit Washington in time for dinner at the Hotel Carroll Arms. In the evening a few of the more hardy souls walked to the Washington Monument and then to the movies. Meanwhile those who stayed behind discovered some very noisy cats in the alley. The cats turned out to be human and from then on were known as the Alley Cats while the girls upstairs were called the Pussy Cats. That evening and every one after, we all collected in the Wheelers' room to swap stories and drink ginger ale before turning in. Tuesday morning we browsed through the Smithsonian Institute, noting the gowns worn by the various Presidents' wives, the Lindberg plane, the dinosaur bones, and the Kensington Stone which we had studied in English. We also visited the Pan American Building which houses the offices of the ambassadors from twenty-one nations who are trying to build a strong American Union. We were especially impressed with the huge tropical garden and the two macaws that resided there. The afternoon was free for visiting, shopping, resting, or other pastimes. Many of us climbed the nine hundred steps to the top of the Washington Monument. A few went to Griffeth Stadium to see the Red Sox and the Senators. They also saw President Truman throw out the baseball that officially opened the 1952 baseball season. Rip kept us busy in the evening touring the city; we saw the Congressional Library, the Capitol, and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. The rest of the evening we all went our ways, ending up as usual in the Wheelers' room for our nightly get-together. It was here that Shirley Parker displayed her diamond that just four hours before Donnie Paquet, '50, had slipped on her finger. Wednesday was our busy day, starting off at 5 a. m. with a telephone call for Janet Wyman from one of the Alley Cats. In the morning we saw the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Washington Monument, the Franciscan Monastery, Senator Bridges, and the Senate in action. All the members of the class also had their pictures taken with the Senator on the steps of the Capitol. We had lunch at the Penn-Daw Restaurant: Chicken in the Rough. After lunch Rip taught Ruth Peppy Putney how to start the bus. Ruthie from then on was the official bus-starter. In the afternoon we visited Mount Vernon, the Lee Mansion, and the Arlington National Cemetery. The changing of the guard, however, at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, was by far the most impressive moment of the day. Our evening was free. Many of us wrote post cards or went to Glen Echo Amusement Park, and then to the Wheelers' room for a party of cake and ginger ale. It was here that the story was repeated about a southerner who said to a group of students, Oh, you-all are Yan- kees. Some bright person yelled back, Oh, no, we're not; we're Boston Red Sox. Thursday we waved a sad farewell to Rip and started off for New York with half of last night's cake and a knife borrowed from the hotel. On the train most of us had our first experience dining in a dining car. After lunch several of us made friends with one of the waiters who tried to teach us the art of balancing a tray in a dining car. Few of us were able to master this difficult feat. Back in old New York we checked in at the Victoria and then toured the NBC television studios. Our last stop was a quick ride up 69 stories to the observation roof of RCA. Among the things we viewed from this lofty perch were the UN building, the Empire State building, and Central Park. That night we went to the James Melton TV Show. Through Mr. Wheeler's diplomacy, we got in first and sat in the front seats. Afterwards most of us visited students from other schools or went walking. Several of our members spent the evening looking for Rockefeller Center. As always, the Wheelers' door was open so everyone collected for one last gab fest. After three silly hours, we finally gave in and allowed the Wheelers some rest. Friday, while some caught an extra forty winks, the more hale and hearty journeyed down the street to Dave Garroway's TV Show. The remainder of the morning was spent shopping, watching the show Winner Take All , being televised, or exploring the Empire State building. Right after lunch, we packed and got ready for our last tour. Here we saw Harlem, Broad- way, Grant's Tomb, Columbia College, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Fifth Avenue. We ended at Grand Central Station where we said good-bye to New York. We were prepared for a long dull ride home, but a gang of students from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, livened things up a bit. We had a grand time visiting back and forth and singing. One of the boys from Shrewsbury caused a minor catastrophe when he pulled the emergency brake. Tad Robbins met us in Worcester with the Special . Before long we were in Peterbor- ough at the depot where our folks and ever so many friends were to greet us. There were kissing, handshakes, and even a few tears. We loved the big cities and the traveling, but Peter- borough, home, and the folks seemed very wonderful to twenty-five seniors and their two chap- erons, Mark and Grace Wheeler, who incidentally, were the grandest chaperons imaginable. We'll never forget them, nor be able to thank them enough for being so much fun and so understand- ing. FLASHING THOUGHTS How many times did you hear — Georgie . . . Atta girl . . . Aw shud-up . . . There's one in every party . . . already . . . Me-ow ? — Which side is the front of Mount Vernon? — Wasn't it nice to see Spig Cabana, Gene Tansey, Donnie Paquet, Bobby Sanborn, Nancy Hopkins, Jan- ice Marquette, and Mary Myhaver? — Who stuck the knife in farther? — Say, how about that broken chair, fellows? — Wasn't Johnnie Johnson wonderful? — Who left the shoe polish can open? — How did you boys like the view? — Were there 900 steps in the Washington Monument or 9,000? — Did you see the girl standing on her head on the back seat of the bus? — Will some- one please explain the trolley system? — Is it 6 or 7 seconds that it takes an ice cube to fall from the 19th floor to the ground? — How did those fancy orangeades taste? — Did someone find a pie bed Monday night? — How many times did we have hard rolls, tossed salad, and lima beans? — Did Sally Ann's Dad finally get the copper bull ring that Senator Bridges promised her? SKDftil SBMraiMI LEFT TO RIGHT — Isf row — Philip Bailey, John Twomey, Co-captains John Harris — James Yakovakis, Edward Wheeler, David Gavitt. 2nd row — Coach Richard Snow, Harry Clough, Thomas Lawrence, Albert Charest, Ass't Mgr. Theodore Hofer. 3rd row — Robert Durkee, Donald LaFontaine, William Taylor, Mgr. Philip Petts. The Varsity started off with a bang winning its first game. Starting forward Dave Gavitt left the line-up because of sinus trouble. It wasn't long before pneumonia downed Co-captain Jack Harris. Jackie and Gibby rejoined them after Christmas but the team was still unable to break its losing streak. John Twomey played the pivot position most of the time and was great on the rebounds. Sometimes this Greenfield fellow had his nights and then again he didn't. John played a very aggressive ball game and because of this he ran up a huge fouling record. Not very far behind John in the fouling record comes Jim Yakovakis. Yako was Co-captain this year and he proved himself worthy of that honor. He doesn't have the height but his speed makes up for it. Phil Bailey is another shorty and a good defense player. At Appleton, Phil surprised everyone (and himself) when he scored 15 points. Dave Gavitt, a promising freshman, saw a lot of action. Dave acquired experience when he played for Milt's Tigers and before he ends his high school career much will be heard about him. Eddie Wheeler, Donnie LaFountaine, and Harry Clough were 3 sophomores who didn't see much action but when they were needed they did their job. There are two players who will graduate this year. Big Tom Lawrence, 6'7 , is another one of the fellows who didn't see much action but filled in when needed. Jack Harris fulfilled his obligations as Co-captain by holding the team together during the crucial moments of the games. Although illness prevented Jackie from participating in the early games, he made up for his absence during the remainder of the season. dma. LEFT TO RIGHT — lsf row — Joan Picard, Judith Harris, Co-captain Mary Ellen Bunce, Coach Mrs. John Tansey (former Miss Marilyn Smith), Co-captain Phyllis Myhaver, Eleanor My haver, Patricia Bailey. 2nd row — Mgr. Sally Ann Murphy, Theresa Cabana, Mimi Marshall, Linnea Farhm, Stella Bourgoine, Ass’t Mgr. Gail Founce. 3rd row — Faith Myhaver, Jane Reynolds, Rita Cabana, Meredith Blodgett. Joan Picard, three year varsity player, led the girls in the offense with a total of 142 points. Four year varsity player, Pat Bailey, followed her with a total of 103 points. The teamwork this year was exceptional. The points were usually scattered among four forwards — Pat, Joan, Judy Harris, and Rita Cabana. The team's backcourt crew (Mary Ellen Bunce, Phyllis and Eleanor Myhaver, Meredith Blodgett) should not be forgotten because of the wonder- ful job it did controlling the defensive boards, thereby giving the forwards an easier task. The starting lineup, which remained uniform for the entire number of games, included: Co- captains Mary Ellen Bunce and Phyllis Myhaver; Eleanor Myhaver; Pat Bailey; Joan Picard; and Judy Harris. Other players who saw action during the season were Jane Reynolds, Mimi Marshall, Linnea Farhm, Rita Cabana, Meredith Blodgett, Theresa Cabana, Stella Bourgoine, and Faith Myhaver. Praise cannot be withheld from the manager and her assistant who were continually kept busy during practice sessions and the games themselves. Sally Ann Murphy was the manager and her assistant was Gail Faunce. The girls began the season with a bang, defeating Milford (31-30), but they lost their next two games, to Conant (48-28) and Marlboro (44-28). Peterborough's second win of the season was over Appleton (57-43). The girls lost their third game at the hands of Wilton (35-20), then won the following two games, defeating Milford (39-27) and Marlboro (68-43). The team had to be content with winning only one of its last three games, a victory over Appleton (51-29), after losing to Wilton (46-40) and to Conant (29-18). Graduating members of this year's team are Pat Bailey, Mary Ellen Bunce, Judy Harris, Phyllis Myhaver, Mimi Marshall, and Jane Reynolds. LEFT TO RIGHT — Ann Shultz, Mary Jane Ryan, Diane Cummings, Janet Wyman, Helen Reynolds, Shirley Parker, Dorothy Waite. Absent — Deborah Huckins. Our peppy cheerleaders this year, headed by Janet Wyman, certainly were an asset to the basketball squads. Their spirit was just what was needed in the crucial moments. The cheerleaders were seniors — Shirley Parker, Mary Jane Ryan, Janet Wyman; juniors — Ann Shultz, Diane Cummings, and Dolly Waite; and sophomores — Debby Huckins and Helen Reynolds. These eight girls had short green corduroy skirts, white short-sleeved sweaters, green neckerchiefs, green corduroy beanies, and white sneakers and socks. Their snappy outfits and peppy cheers with their original rhythmic antics not only gave the teams a boost, but also were an added attraction for the grandstands. These girls represented P. H. S. at a cheerleading tournament held in Milford in December. The Milford cheerleaders provided the supper. The tournament, with 11 schools competing, was an opportunity for the cheerleaders of this section to become acquainted with each other. P. H. S. didn't win but they made a very good showing. The cheerleaders journeyed to Concord to help the Legion Auxiliary at a banquet which was held at the Eagle Hotel. They were served a very nice dinner and from all reports they had an enjoyable time. At the March of Dimes benefit game they also performed. Our J. V. team was cheered to victory during the prelim of the benefit game which starred our own Dick Snow and Danny Butler. At intermission the cheerleaders passed the March of Dimes cups. Janet Wyman was elected by the Student Council to represent P. H. S. in the Manchester Union's Miss Cheerleader of 1952 contest. 1IUDSE ? LETTERS Nye k LETTERS Lore Ryan Snow 7 LETTERS Crowell Myhaver Wenblad Wheeler 9 LETTERS Brassard Reynolds 9 LETTERS Simonetta 10 LETTERS Ingelstrom 1 N G £ L S r ft 0 M El H sTTh Q| j.|x H [£i� llls.l?Lv|al n h |j |h [n a A NjJ, n j [SI EUZJaUEE G_l 1 a 5 LETTERS Bunce Dodge Eaves Jenne Johns Lehto Luona Wyman Zanga 6 LETTERS Aytoun fla11ey Buxton Harris Murphy Murray Parker Putney Sumner MADE BY Sally LeRlanc -------------— Underclassmen. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st row — Mrs. Texas Faunce, Class Advisor, Nancy Bowman, Rachel Dolan, Dorothy Hoyt, Wayne Crowell, Ronald Bailey, Gary Brown, Stella Bourgoine, Theresa Cabana, Susan Doyle, Mrs. Ruth Craig, Class Advisor. 2nd row — Bernard Cutter, Antonio Sangermano, Jean Johns, Verna Varville, Eileen Stearns, Nancy Lloyd, Joan Banker, Marjorie Barry, Nancy Price, Faith Myhaver, Theresa Tansey, Roger Black, John Franklin. 3rd row — Gwendolyn Craig, Leonard Gauthier, John Ramsey, Robert Cutter, Wayne Westover, Richard Cashion, Frank Ryan, Lawrence Nutter, Steve Gilbert, Charles Guptill, Andrew Clark, Margaret Egan. 4th row — Katherine Shea, Mary Ann Mossey, Harry Codman, Robert Hatfield, David Gavitt, Pearl Raisanen, Gertrude Parker, Shirley Hayes, Rose Davy, Arthur Makechnie, Arnold Myhaver, James Wenblad. ABSENT — Paul Lavoie, William LeBritton, Irene Legere, George Lussier, Dean Paige, Patricia Rajaniemi. 1 D!F1@MI)!E!S © ! LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st row — Mr. Richard O. Trufant, Class Advisor, Sylvia Eastman, Mary Marcotte, Ellen Farrell, Donald LaFontaine, Philip Petts, Mere- dith Blodgett, Joan Phelps, Rosemarie Ellis, George Taft, Mrs. Eleanor Manning, Class Advisor. 2nd row — Joseph Ferry, Beverly Whynott, Beverly Call, Rachel Snow, John Yelland, Theodore Hofer, Wayne Hopkins, Edna Maki, Elizabeth Blanchette, Eleanor Hoyt. 3rd row — Roger Wheeler, Gail Faunce, Beverly Tainter, Rita Cabana, Calvin Morse, Marlene Craig, Jane Doyle, Helen Reynolds, Elizabeth Gilchrest, Arnold Vezina. 4th row — Wallace Lawrence, Robert Charest, John Barry, Robert Brown, Harry Clough, Anthony Brown, Edward Wheeler, Ronald Robbins, Gerald Davis, Frederick My haver. ABSENT — Jane Basset, Joan Belmore, Barbara Codman, Leona Ellinwood, Robert Hadden, Douglas Hatfield, Deborah Huckins, Pauline MacNutt, Joyce Rabideau. (TOM®® S!kA! LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st row — Mr. Allan Bertrand, Class Advisor, Ann Shultz, Stephanie Creighton, Heather Getchell, Nancy Winton, George Cass, James Yakovakis, Beverly Harvey, Violet Cilley, Dorothy Waite, Miss Marion Thomas, Class Advisor. 2nd row — Dorothy Chase, Elsie Lussier, Elaine Pellerin, Judy Johns, Joan Picard, Linnea Farhm, Diane Cummings, Anna LaBier, Martha Snow, Theresa LaFontaine. 3rd row — John Russell, Eleanor My haver, Ronald Parks, Philip Bailey, John Dacey, Everett Young, Norma Clark, Cynthia Clark, Dale Livingston, Beryl Townsend. 4th row — Howard Russell, Robert Durkee, James Shea, Carl Sherblum, Albert Charest, Jeremiah Twomey, Morrison Peirce, William Taylor, Robert Martin. ABSENT — Ernest Belmore, Jean Lyon, Lorna Niemela. TOISOT (gtDliOT LEFT TO RIGHT — ls row — Richard Buxton, Meredith Blodgett, John Harris, Miss Marion Thomas, Advisor, James Yakovakis, Robert Cutter, Marjorie Simonetta. 2nd row — Danlee Paquet, Elaine Florre, Ronald Bailey, Donald Burke, Nancy Winton, David Peirce, Frank Price. 3rd row — Arthur Makechnie, Gertrude Parker, James Shea, Edward Wheeler, Philip Petts, Gail Faunce, George Cass. Absent — Norman Makechnie, Carol Brassard. The members of this year's Student Council, under the wise guidance of Miss Thomas, have worked unusually well together and therefore have accomplished a great deal. This year's slate of officers included: President — Jack Harris; Vice-President — Jimmy Yakovakis; Secretary — Meredith Blodgett; and Treasurer — Bobby Cutter. At the beginning of the year the Council decided to make the purchase of an electric score- board for the Town House its major project. The main source of income for this was the selling of coke at basketball games and selling milk at recess. An innovation this year was the spectator buses to out-of-town games. The increased num- ber of students who were able to attend these games certainly boosted our teams' spirit. Pep rallies were also initiated. Perhaps in future years these will become a regular habit. After games, dances proved to be a lot of fun and very successful. The Council also sponsored a Christmas decorating contest which the juniors won. This gave them front door privileges for a week, while the poor seniors used the side door. Three assemblies can also be chalked up to the credit of this active group: The Quiz Kid Assembly, the Spelling Bee, and the Talent Assembly. The seniors walked away with top honors. A big event each year is Student Teacher Day. This year the program was expanded to include Central School. It gave future teachers an idea of what to expect. The Council also started a collection of long playing records for the school. These will be used for noon hour dancing and socials. In order to renew an old tradition, the Council worked along with the Explorer Boy Scouts to have a fish fry on May 1, the first day of the fishing season. Of course, the Council finished its successful year with the Annual Field Day. ■ Tn memoriam EVELYN A. GIBBS GEORGE T. LUOPA SHIRLEY M. MERCHANT Mmmmm Q 0 THE CLASS OF NINETEEN FIFTY- TWO APPRECIATES THE INTEREST SHOWN BY OUR ADVERTISERS AND WELL-WISHERS. WE HOPE THAT ALL OUR FRIENDS, WHO READ THE TASSEL OVER THE YEARS, WILL FAVOR YOU WITH THE PATRONAGE YOU DESERVE. OUR SINCERE THANKS! Succete, and Se t TVCadet ® ss ©i •§§ GEORGE HAFELI - P. H. S. '33 HAFELI FUEL ICE CO. • DISTRIBUTORS FOR- • MOBIL-FLAME BOTTLED GAS • SOCONY-VACUUAA HEATING OILS • CALORIC GAS RANGES • WINKLER OIL BURNERS • 'BLUE COAL' • NEW ENGLAND COKE FOR (ALL) YOUR HEATING NEEDS • • • IMH13 !F®I1IL 2©]E @®. 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HUYCK SONS Plumbing Heating Contractor • OIL BURNERS • WATER SYSTEMS • WATER HEATERS • KITCHENS BATHROOMS YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR SHOWROOM AND WAREHOUSE at 10 LAUREL STREET PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Telephone 34 Compliments of Compliments CHESHIRE OIL CO. Distributor of Sellison jfuncral Ifoome TEXACO . ■+ PRODUCTS REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE ' COMPLIMENTS OF E. A. BISHOP CO. LYNCH’S SPORTS EQUIPMENT COMPANY Erie G. Bishop Manchester, New Hampshire Es� . 1920 TELEPHONE 2 The Sports Center of New Hampshire PETERBOROUGH, N. H. Represented by JOHN CLARK Compliments of F. C. MERCER S CO. PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE M. N. PERKINS REPRESENTING O L D S M O B 1 L E UNIVERSITY CAP GOWN CO. SALES and SERVICE CHEVROLET M. N. PERKINS COMPANY 486 Andover Street EXPERT BODY WORK Laterence, Mass. — —H— TELEPHONE 227 Compliments of Compliments of RODNEY C. WOODMAN Florist MERRIMACK F A R M E R S' BONDED MEMBER OF EXCHANGE FLORIST TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION INC. Mark G. Wheeler HUCKINS OIL CO. Quality Distributor of DAIRY PRODUCTS and SHELL PETROLEUM ICE CREAM PRODUCTS By Hayward Farms “Your Fuel Phone 216-Af” JAFFREY ROAD PETERBOROUGH, N. H. Tel. Ill A Wo PETERS Compliments of HEATING OILS GASOLINE JCAMBERT motors • • • BOTTLED GAS PHONE 90 AND 14 MAIN STREET MOTOR OILS PETERBOROUGH, N. 11. Business Telephone 103-W Home 103-R DODGE • • • PLYMOUTH SUMMER ST. -a- PETERBOROUGH, N. H. Sales Service iCicto Stecfoicitcf • TODAY’S BEST BARGAIN The Finest Ball Bearings In The World • Does every task Are Made In • cleaner Peterborough • quicker by • cheaper NEW HAMPSHIRE BALL BEARINGS, INC. PUBLIC SERVICE Company of New Hampshire +■ If you want a haircut that is hound to be tops. Then why not stop in at BOB SHEA’S Barber Shop? Go to NICHOLS Garage to get a check up on your car; Its life will be longer and it will go very far. Don’t neglect to go to LESLEY KING’S Beauty Parlor today. She will fix your hair for you in any chic way! For a night in town or an extra special place to eat — THE TAVERN in Peterborough just can't be beat. When food supplies start running rather low — Make sure that to DALY’S Market you go. If you want your house to look good all year around; Call WESLEY P. MYHAVER, the best painter in town! Go to MARTY’S when your shoes start to wear through; He’ll fix them up so they will be just like new. If you want a taxi to come to your door — COMMUNITY TAXI is the concern you’re hunting for. For news and books that are up to date; STEELE’S Bookstore is the only place that can rate. For taxi rates that won’t be too high. Give ED O’NEIL’S Monadnock Taxi a try. If you want a hair cut that is always well done. Then for you TONY the BARBER is the one! To have people look at your hair with a pleasant sigh — Don’t forget to give DOUG HARRIS’S Beauty Shop a try. Go to the MANSE for a meal that is bound to be divine; And what is more, the service is always fine! If Insurance is your problem, KEENAN’S is for you — Your problems from then on are bound to be few! Go to AUSTIN’S Barber Shop for a haircut and a shave; The service is good and money is something you can save. If your car has previously worried you a lot; O’MALLEY’S is the place you have sought. ■+ V CVWoMabnock c3 .c jioii fi, CjHCS ofair THE OUTSTANDING NEW ENGLAND SHOW DR. AND MRS. GEORGE CLYMER, DIRECTORS TUESDAY ☆ WEDNESDAY ☆ THURSDAY ☆ FRIDAY TOWN HOUSE • PETERBOROUGH, N. H. if July 15th to 18th, Inclusive 19 5 2 7 e WARREN KAY VANTINE Studio-, )(tC. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS • • • • • • TO CLASS OF 1952 132 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS SIM’S PRESS. INC. - PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE