Peterborough High School - Hilander Yearbook (Peterborough, NH)

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Left to Right - 1st row - James Yakovakis, Roy Vezina, Ronald Bailey, Robert Brown, Paul Lavoie, David Gavitt, Wallace Lawrence. 2nd row - assistant manager, Robert Hatfield; Donald LaFontaine, John Twomey, coach, Richard Snow; Anthony Brown, Edward Wheeler, manager, Dougl Hat fi eld. Boys Basketball This year’s team had a tremendous start, compi1inga record of 6-2 before Christmas. The starting line-up was James = Yakovakis, Edward Wheeler, Albert Charest, David Gavitt, and Donald LaFontaine until Charest dropped out; Anthony Brown and John Twomey then capably filled the center position. After the holidays, the team’s record dropped so that the final tally shows 9 wins and 9 losses. James Yakovakis, an outstanding player for three years, as usual did well in his guard position. He was second in the scoring of the team, received the Lions’ Club trophy for the most versatile fellow player of the PHS squad, and made the Townsend Al1-Tournament Team. Dave Gavitt, high scorer with 190 points, proved himself a cooperative team-mate with still two years ahead of him in his high school basketball career. Donnie LaFontaine, a newcomer to the starting line- up, deserves much credit for pulling the team through the tight spots with his aggressive ball handling. Junior Ed Wheeler, high-scoring forward, is worthy of much praise for the very aggressive ball game he was capable of playing. John Twomey played great defensive ball this year and also contributed a lot to the scoreboard. The tallest guy on the team, Tony Brown, really outwitted the opposition with that long reach of his. Another member of the team who will be heard from in the next two years is Ronald Bailey. His per- formance against Conant will always be remembered by the many fans who saw him play. Others who saw action last year were Junior Bob Brown (who will probably be a starter next year), speedy Roy Vezina, the fellow with the hook shot, Petey Lawren.ce; and fighting Paul Lavoie. The improvement of the record (13 - 4 to 9-9) certainly shows what good coaching can do. The credit here goes to Coach Richard Snow who has just finished his second year at Peterborough. The graduation members of the squad are James Yakovakis and John Twomey.

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Qirls ’ basketball Left to Hight - 1st row - Leona Ellinwood, Meredith Blodgett, Irene Ledgere, co-captains Eleanor Myhaver and Linnea Farhm; Joan Picard, Theresa Cabana. 2nd row - Jean Guinard, Stella Bourgoine, manager, Gail Faunce; coach, Mrs. Norma Davis; assistant manager, Margaret Egan; Janice Dolan, Nancy Lloyd, Faith Myhaver. Leona Ellinwood, a junior, led the girls in the offense with a total of 210 points. Joan Picard, four year varsity player, followed with a total of 149 points. The remaining points were distributed among the other 3 forwards; Linnea Farhm, Theresa Cabana, and Nancy Lloyd. The team’s guards, including Eleanor Myhaver, Irene Ledgere, Meredith Blodgett, and Stella Bourgoine, had an exceptiona1ly good defense this year; thereby, making the forwards’ task easier. The starting lineup was as follows: Co-captains Linnea Farhm and Eleanor Myhaver, Joan Picard. Meredith Blodgett, Irene Ledgere, and Leona Ellinwood; however, this did not re- main uniform for the entire season. Janice Dolan, Faith Myhaver, and Jean Guinard also saw action this year. Much praise must be given to the manager, Gail Faunce, and assistant manager, Margaret Egan. The girls began the season by defeating Appleton (52-17), but they lost their next two games to Antrim (25-38) and (37- 56). Peterborough’s second victory was over Milford (41-34). The girls were defeated in their next game by Conant (46-59). The girls’ team surprised everyone and won all the remaining games by defeating Goffstown (44-22), Keene J. Y.’s (51-31), Goffstown (45-27), Milford (55-41), Conant (84-64), and Apple- ton (44-41). The team accredits its success to its coach, Mrs. Norma Davis, and a wonderful group of girls. The graduating mem- bers of this year’s team are Linnea Farhm, Eleanor Myhaver, and Joan Picard.

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Cheerleaders Left to Right - Anne Hill, Anna LaBier, Head Cheerleader Ann Shultz, Dorothy Waite, Judy Johns. This year Anne Hill, Dolly Waite, Judy John s, Ann a I.aBi er , and Ann Shultz were chosen by the faculty to be Peterborough High School’s Cheerleaders. The cheerleaders got busy early in the season and rehearsed old cheers as well as producing some new, peppy cheers. The Athletic Association bought the “ peppy five ” beauti- ful, white, long sleeved, turtle neck sweaterswi th an emblem of a megaphone and letter “ P ” on the front. The girls wore short, green corduroy skirts with the sweaters. Miss DeNicola was the coach of the cheerleaders and helped them in every way possible. She introduced the idea of using megaphones. The megaphones were bought and the cheerleaders painted them white with the symbol “ P.H.S.” painted green. The megaphones gave an appealing touch to the squad. The mascot, “ Butch” Hill, won great fame with both the public and the basketball teams. He was a cute, little blonde of four years who had no fear of people. He was taught a few of the cheers and mastered them extremely well. He did most of his cheers in solo. “ Butch ” would go out on the floor; as soon as he was recognized, the whole auditorium would be silent and he performed in a manner loved by all. “ Butch ” really made a hit. January 17, the cheerleaders participated in the annual Cheerleading Jamboree in Hudson, New Hampshire. Although they didn’t win any prize, they put on a good show. “Butch” accompanied the girls and did a cheer with them. At the Jam- boree, Peterborough High was the only school that had a mascot.