Peterborough High School - Hilander Yearbook (Peterborough, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

presenting. We, the Senior Class of 1954, gratefully acknowledge your unfailing interest and assistance. We write this, not as a formal dedication, but as a sincere tribute to your tireless efforts for our class. LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Miss Isabella Frazier, Miss Florence M. Hancock. Mrs. Texas Faunce, Miss Sally LeBlanc, Miss Barbara Armstrong. Mrs. Eleanor Manning, Miss Marjorie Lee, Mrs. Ruth Craig; SECOND ROW: Mr. Frank J. Blackington III. Mr. Thomas Manning. Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Tristram Barnard, Mr. William Parker, Mr. Richard Snow, Mr. Gerald II. Faunce, Mr. Richard (). T rufant, Mr. Burton O. Cow gill, Mr. Arthur Trubiano. ARMSTRONG, Miss Barbara — English 7, 8; French. BARNARD, Tristram — English 10, 11, 12. BLACKINGTON, Frank H., Ill—General Business; World Affairs; World History; U. S. History; Economics. COWGILL, Burton O. — Music Supervisor. CRAIG, Mrs. Ruth — Latin; Orientation; Guidance. FAUNCE, Gerald H. — Principal. FAUNCE, Mrs. Texas— Home Economics 7, 8; Textiles; Foods; Family; Home. FRAZIER, Miss Isabella — Physical Education 8-12; Science 8; Biology. HANCOCK, Miss Florence — General Mathematics; Elementary Algebra; Plain Geometry; Advanced Algebra; Solid Geometry; Consumer Mathematics; Trigonometry. JOHNSON, Robert — Social Studies 7, 8. LEBLANC, Miss Sally — Office Secretary. LEE, Miss Marjorie — English 8, 9, 10. MANNING, Mrs. Eleanor — Typing; Bookkeeping; Shorthand; Secretarial and Clerical Practice. MANNING, Thomas, Jr. — Shop. PARKER, James W. — Student Teacher — Shop; Physics; Geometry. SNOW, Richard — Physical Education 1-12. TRUBIANO. Arthur—Mathematics 7, 8; Science 7. TRUFANT, Richard O. — Science 9; Chemistry; Physics; Driver Training. YEARBOOK STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Meredith Blodgett, co-editor; Miss Marjorie Lee, adviser; Gail Faunce, feature editor; SECOXD ROW: Douglas Hatfield, business mana- ger; Mr. Tristram Barnard, adviser; Philip Pelts, co-editor. SENIOR CUSS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Jane Basset, secretary; Theodore Hofer, president; Wayne Hopkins, vice president; Miss Florence M. Hancock, adviser; SECOXD ROW: Mr. Gerald . Faunce, adviser; Philip Pelts, treasurer. V' SENIORS WILLIAM ANDREWS “Bill I don't agree with you on that — ” and Bill is off on another of many friendly arguments. He also has many other interests, such as photography and sail- ing, which take up his spare moments. Student Council: 4; Boys' State: 3; Minstrel Show: 4; Chorus: 3, 4; Basketball Manager: 4. JOAN BELMORE “Joan If you want a different point of view on anything, Joan is the one to ask. When she can’t find someone to argue with, she likes to read, swim and skate, interests which will prove her versatility at Bouv6. Basketball: 4; Chorus: 1, 4; Year- book: 4. JOHN BARRY “Jack The artist of our class, Jack is always in demand when there is any decorating to be done. But that isn’t his only talent as he is also quite active in sports. Basketball: 1; Track: 3, 4; Year- book: 4; Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4; Art: 1.2. 3.4. ELIZABETH BLANCHETTE “Lizzie If it’s cooking or sewing that you want done, then Lizzie is the gal to do it. She has been taking the Home Economics course and will make an ideal housewife someday. Chorus: I, 2, 3, 4. JANE BASSET “Sidney Her smile flashes — her eyes brighten — and Jane’s winsome ways captivate you. This has as- sured her life-long friends from the class and will win her many more at Mary Hitchcock Hos- pital. Secretary: 2, 4; Student Council: 1; Yearbook: 4; Chorus: 1; Senior Play: 4. MEREDITH BLODGETT “Merry Her pleasant personality and popularity should bring her great success at Jackson. Treasurer: 2; Secretary: 3; Stu- dent Council: 1,2 (Secretary: 2); Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4 (President: 3); Yearbook: Co-Editor: 4; Basket- ball: 1, 2, 3. 4 (Co-captain: 4); French Newspaper: 2; Art: 1, 2; Senior Play: 4; Model Youth Legislature: 3; Minstrel Show: 4; National Honor Society: 3. r M ANTHONY BROWN Tony The gentleman of the class. Tony has many interests that keep him busy. He swims, skiis, builds model airplanes, collects stamps and coins, and does a lot of outdoor camping. Basketball: 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus: 1� 2. 3, 4; Senior Play: 4; Art: 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook: 4. ROBERT BROWN Bob Another basket! And that No. 11 gets a well-deserved cheer. Hailing from Dublin, Bob lists the clarinet as one of his favorite pastimes, next to sports, that is. Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball: 1, 2, 3; Track: 4; Student Council: 3; Chorus: 1, 2, 3; Band: 2, 3; Yearbook: 4; Afin- strel Show: 4. BARBARA CODMAN Barby “You’re the team we’re proud of----” Barby's poem for the Hilanders will always be re- membered at PHS as a symbol of her active pen. although she is so quiet we hardly know she’s around. Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook: 4. ROBERT CHAREST Bob “Give him another left!” and Bob swings at his opponent in the Golden Gloves. Boxing is only one of Bob’s interests, as he is also active in swimming, skiing, golf, and other sports. Chorus: 1, 2; Art: 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball: I, 2; Golden Gloves: 4. RITA CABANA Rita And the score goes up another notch! Rita's done it again as the basketball team victoriously runs from the court. But Rita makes a quick change, and we soon sec her as a capable book- keeper. Basketball: 1, 2, 4 (Co-Captain 4); Chorus: I, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4. MARI.ENE CRAIG Marlene A friendly girl, with that long pony-tail, Marlene likes to spend her free time swimming, skiing, reading, and sketching. With her captivating manner and sunny smile she will never lack friends in her nursing career. Chorus: I, 2, 3. 4; Basketball: 1, 2; Minstrel Show: 4; Art: 1, 2, 3; Yearbook: 4. GERALD DAVIS Gerry A boy who finds school work easy, Gerry has won renown as the “rugged individualist type.” The A P claims most of his spare afternoons; the National Guard, hunting, and fishing find the remainder of his time well used. Basketball: 1, 2, 3; Baseball: 1, 2; Chorus: 4; Senior Play: 4. LEONA ELLINWOOD Leona” “Have you heard the joke about ---” and Leona proceds to tell her latest anecdote to the group in the corner. When she isn’t studying hard in preparation for Pierce Secretarial School, Leona does a lot of knitting and skiing. Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball: 3. 4. TANE DOYLE Jane” Jane usually seems to be very quiet, but her contagious giggle has brightened up many boring classes. With so much patience and such a sweet disposition, she should make a fine ele- mentary teacher. Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play: 4; Yearbook: 4. BARBARA ERVIN Barb” Need an idea for refreshments? . . . Want your skirt hemmed? . . . Barb is the girl you want to see. She can always be counted on to do the job quick- ly and efficiently. Chorus: 3, 4; Yearbook: 4. SYLVIA E-AST MAN Sarah” The rich talented voice of Sylvia has brought her many singing leads at PHS, and the lead in the Senior Play. But singing isn’t her only interest, for she does a lot of reading, swimming, and hunting. Chorus: 1, 2. 3, 4; Band: 1, 2, 3. 4; All-State Music Festival: 4; Operetta: 3; French Newspaper: 2; Yearbook: 4; Senior Play: 4; Minstrel Show: 4. ELLEN FARRELL Patsy” “Well, you can't get away with that!” and the energetic Patsy stands by her guns and does not yield. This stick-to-it-iveness will allow very little to be put over on Patsy. Chorus: 1, 2, 4; Minstrel Show: 4; Yearbook: 4; Senior Play: 4. GAIL FAUNCE Gait’ A true friend, hard worker, ex- cellent student, and best- dressed best describes Gail. Basketball Manager: 2, 3, 4; Sec- retary: I; French Newspaper: 2: Yearbook — Feature Editor: 4; Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil: 2, 3; National Honor So- ciety: 3; DAR Good Citizenship Award: 4; Senior Play: 4. DOUGLAS HATFIELD Doug The yearbook ads sold like hot- cakes under the capable hand of Doug, who always does a fine job at business management. His gift of gab should come in handy at Colby. Chorus: I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball: 1 (Manager: 2, 3); Basketball Manager: 3; Art: 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book — Business Manager: 4; Senior Play: 4. ELIZABETH GILCHREST Betty Betty is the older sister type” to the class. A good student, she guides those less fortunate and will befriend many people in her future as a nurse. Chorus: 1, 3, 4; Yearbook: 4; Girls' State: 3. THEODORE HOFER Ted The amiable president of the class of ’54 has had a busy year, indeed, with the Senior Play, the Student Council, the spectator busses, and organizing whatever else can stand organizing. President: 4; Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Shew: 4; Senior Play: 4; Operetta: 3. ROBERT HADDEN Bob Want the answer to a tough chemistry or math problem?. . . Then Bob is the fellow who can answer it. He is an excellent student and will surely have a successful career. Track: 4; Senior Play: 4; Year- book: 4. RONALD HOLLAND Ronnie If you see anyone near Stoddard Mountain training some hunt- ing hounds, it will probably be Ronnie. He is a very quiet fel- low who just joined us this year from Hancock. WAYNE HOPKINS “Hoppy That flashy new car that just went by belongs to our friend Hoppy, whose interest in auto- mobile mechanics keeps him busy most all the time. All his experience should be very help- ful at General Motors Institute. Chorus: I, 2, 3 .Art: 1, 2; Vice- President: 4; Baseball: 2; Basket- ball: 3. DONALD LAFONTAINE “Donnie Donnie, the star of the Hilander five's fast breaks, is one of our quietest and best-liked class- mates. Friendliness and sincerity is the rare combination with Donnie. Basketball: 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball: 2, 4; Track: 3. 4; Chorus: 2, 3, 4; Class Marshall: 3; President: 3: Vice-President: 2: Student Coun- cil: I; Yearbook: 4. ELEANOR HOYT “Eleanor This Francestown Miss — quiet, cooperative, and reliable — has served her class faithfully. A friend in distress? Tied-up com- mittee? Then Eleanor is the person to whom we all turn. Chorus: 2, 3, 4; Senior Play: 4; Yearbook: 4. WALLACE LAWRENCE “PeteT A quiet fellow with a big smile, Pete can usually be found in the shop working on a car or some other kind of machine. However, he is also a sports en- thusiast and has played baseball and basketball in high school. Baseball: 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball: 1.3. 4. GERALDINE KLARDIE “Gerry This tall, auburn-haired, soft- spoken girl came to us in our last year from New Boston. Gerry has been a happy addi- tion to our class with her friend- ly and alert ways. Chorus: 4; Art: 4. PAULINE Mac NUTT “Pauli “Now the parts of speech and their use in a sentence are...” A love of English keeps Pauli busily occupied, but she still en- joys art appreciation, poetry, and a challenging conversation. Chorus: 1, 2; Basketball: 2; Yearbook: 4; Senior Play: 4. MARY MARCOTTE “Mary” If you happen to see a cute little girl who looks as if she stepped from the pages of a fashion magazine, that’s Mary. She has many varied interests such as knitting, swimming, skating, and basketball. Chorus: I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball: 1, 2; Yearbook: 4. FRED MYHAVER “Shaver” Fred is another car fancier, often found with “Hoppy” patrolling southern N. H. highways and burning up the miles. He is one of the quiet boys, but is always ready for a laugh. Chorus: 1, 2, 3; Basketball: 3; Baseball: 2. PHILIP PETTS Challie” A person of various interests and ability, Phil has the distinction of being the only one to hold an office four years. Treasurer: 1, 3, 4; President: 2; Student Council: 2, 4; Chorus: 1, 2, 3. 4; Model Youth Legis- lature: .3; Operetta: 3; French Newspaper: 2; Yearbook — Co- Editor: 4; Basketball Manager: 2; Band: 2, 3; Senior Play: 3, 4; Minstrel Show: 4. JOAN PHELPS “Joan” Have you seen that new man in town!” as Joan, that fiery redhead from Greenfield, chugs up the hill in her new car Tris”. She has quite a knack of fixing people's hair and hopes to open up a beauty salon. Chorus: 1. 2. 3, 4; Art: I, 2; Yearbook: 4; Minstrel Show: 4. PEARL RABIDEAU “Pearlie” A quiet, serious girl, Pearl has been taking the Home Econom- ics and Commercial courses. But underneath her serious appear- ance, we know there is a per- son with a wonderful sense of humor. Chorus: 1, 2, 3; Yearbook: 4. HELEN REYNOLDS “Helen” This happy, blue-eyed girl is al- ways interested in class activi- ties. She will serve cheerfully in any capacity whatever. Cheerleader: 2, 3; Yearbook: 4; Chorus: 1, 2; Senior Play: 4; French Newspaper: 2. HOWARD RUSSELL “Howie In spile of his quiet appearance around school, Howie has many interests. He particularly enjoys hunting, fishing, and swimming. Baseball: 3; Chorus: 1. ROY VEZINA “Heptheba Roy, best known for his arrival in the middle of first period, has proven his ability in both sports and music. He has also done a lot of traveling with the Ex- plorer Scouts. Baseball: 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball: 3, 4; Track: 3, 4; Golf: 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show: 4; All-State Mu- sic Festival: 4; President: 1; Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.: 4); Art: 1, 2, 3; Yearbook: 4; Golden Gloves: 4. GEORGE TAFT “Walter Have you heard the latest news from abroad?” George is the guy who could easily replace Walter Winchell. In fact, he al- ready has a good start with his short wave radio and ability to talk. Yearbook: 4; Senior Play: 3, 4. EDWARD WHEELER “Eddie Well, if you ask me--- , and Eddie's stand will be one that serves the general good. Eddie's athletic prowess (skiing is a favorite) will stand him in good stead at college. Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4; Track: 3, 4; Baseball: 2; Golf: 3, 4; Year- book: 4; Vice-Pres.: 3; Student Council: 2, 3 (Vice-Pres. 3). BEVERLY TAINTER “Beverly Now, what men think about women------ and Beverly is off on another of her monologues. She also does a lot of cooking, reading, and dancing when she can find time. Chorus: 3, 4; Student Council Pres.: 4; Minstrel Show: 4; Year- book: 4; Senior Play: 4. ROGER WHEELER “Roger If anyone can fix your car or any other kind of motor, Roger is the fellow to do it. His main interests lie in mechanics, but he likes to do some hunting and fishing when he has time. Vice-President: 1; Art: I, 2. AFOOT AND LIGHT-HEARTED BEVERLY WHYNOTT Bev Working by herself, never fuss- ing about things, and getting good grades make Bev an ad- mirable individualist. However, she does enjoy hunting and swimming with the gang” once in awhile. Chorus: 3, 4; Yearbook: 4. I TAKE TO THE OPEN ROAD HEALTHY, FREE, THE WORLD BEFORE ME DONE WITH INDOOR COMPLAINTS, LIBRARIES, QUERULOUS CRITICISMS, STRONG AND CONTENT, I TRAVEL THE OPEN ROAD IUM IK«M The class of ‘54 began the remaining four years of their long stride as they com- menced their high school career on Septem- ber 6, 1950. To guide them along as advisers were Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Faunce. Sharing rooms 34 and 39 were over 50 students. Our class officers were: President, Roy Vezina; Vice-President, Roger Wheeler; Sec- retary, Gail Faunce; and Treasurer, Philip Petts. Representing our class in Student Coun- cil were Jane Basset, Roy Vezina, and Mere- dith Blodgett, while Calvin Morse handled the finances as Treasurer. We were given a warm welcome by the Seniors at a Freshman Reception, which got us on our way into the routine of hearing so many bells and carrying books about. Those of us in the Glee Club partici- pated in the first field trip: a ride to Boston to see a performance of ‘‘The Gondoliers.” Leaving us this year was one of our favorite Junior High teachers, Mr. Thomas Lambe. We’ll remember him for giving us our start in our Junior High Science courses, as well as French I. We found we had some talented students in this large class. Jack Barry, Meredith Blod- gett and Roy Vezina all won prizes in the Christmas Lighting Contest. Our first social event wras the St. Patrick’s Dance which was held in the high school gym on March 16th. The theme for this was, The Flirtation Walk,” ending at The Kiss- ing Rock.” Of course there were plenty of shamrocks and green decorations around the gym. The next event was the May Dance which was a gala affair. Decorations included a miniature garden with a picket fence, spring flowers all about, and a cute wish- ing well. Meanwhile our English classes were in- dulging in such books as Count of Monte Cristo , and As You Like It . On September 5, 1951, back up the hill we came to find ourselves up one step higher. Room 38 greeted us along with Mr. Trufant and Mrs. Manning, our class advisers. Officers for the year were: President, Phili]) Petts; Vice President, Donald LaFon- taine; Secretary, Jane Basset, and Treasurer, Meredith Blodgett. In Student Council as representatives were Edward Wheeler and Gail Faunce. Meredith Blodgett kept the records straight as Secretary of the Council. As sophomores we sponsored the Leap Year Dance which was held on February 29th, in the gym. Remember gals, that was your chance! In the annual Talent and Quiz Shows we had very good representatives with Sylvia Eastman and Philip Petts supplying the talent and Beverly Tainter and Douglas Hatfield showing their abilities as our “Quiz Kids. With many of us either in French II or Latin I, or perhaps both, we either worked on the publication of the French newspaper or took the trip to Manchester to see Quo Vadis” with the Latin Class. In November many of us journeyed with the Glee Club to Boston to enjoy Okla- homa!” English classes were booming! Everyone interviewed business or professional residents of the town or surrounding towns. We made dummy copies of a newspaper in Journalism, 16 and struggled through William Shakespeare’s soliloquies in Julius Caesar.” In Biology class we put together a scrap- book representing the resources, industries, etc., which we have in our state. This we sent to Minonk, Illinois, to the Biology class which Mrs. Tansey’s roommate from college was teaching. One of our biggest thrills came when the traditional gold and onyx class rings arrived, and we were able to slip them onto our fingers for a lasting souvenir of P.H.S. Helping our basketball teams on to their victories were two cheerleaders from our class, Deborah Huckins and Helen Reynolds. Some 40 students gathered in room 23 and the Home Economics room to begin their Junior year, on September 3, 1952. Miss Hancock and Miss Thomas were our class advisers. Class officers for the year were: President, Donald LaFontaine; Vice President, Edward Wheeler; Secretary, Meredith Blodgett, and Treasurer, Philip Pelts. Student Council representatives were Gail Faunce and Bob Brown. Edward Wheeler was Vice President, taking over the gavel in the absence of the president. The initiation of the new Driver Train- ing course marked an important addition to the school curriculum. The enrollment being limited, juniors and seniors were taken first. Many of the seniors had their licenses by the time school was out, or got them during the summer. In English classes we got a firm under- standing of Macbeth.” The Home Economics room showed colorful decorations done mostly by the Junior girls. This won for them first place in the Christmas Decorating Contest. After coming back from Christmas vaca- tion, we found the new scoreboard had ar- rived. It was a big event, for the Student Council had strived quite energetically to get this for the teams. Chemistry was booming as w-ere the chemicals — rotten egg gas, making of hydro- chloric acid and many other gaseous odors. The trip to Jaffrey to D. D. Beans Sons, was finally arranged. This gave a glimpse of how the matches were put together and how the chemicals were put in them. In the spring, the Glee Club made a trip to Boston to see South Pacific”. Many of the Juniors took part in this activity. As Graduation came again, the end neared for another year. Many of the girls ushered, and most of the Juniors sang with the Glee Club during the exercises. On September 9, 1953, through the front door came the 43 students of the Senior class. At the peak at last, we were given Room 23 and the Home Economics room as home rooms. Our advisers were Miss Hancock and Mr. Faunce. Officers for our senior year were: President, Theodore Hofer; Vice President, Wayne Hop- kins; Secretary, Jane Basset; Treasurer, Philip Petts. Representatives to Student Council were Philip Petts and William Andrews, and holding the gavel down as President was Beverly Tain ter. To start the year off with a social, we held a Freshman Reception for the new Frosh. Everyone got acquainted with every- one else and enjoyed the dancing and the refreshments throughout the evening. On October 30th, nearly all the Seniors took a trip to UNH for the annual Uni- versity-Hi-School Day. We had a chance to see and talk to many of our former upper- classmen. The day ended with the football game, and finally the very active bus made its way slowly back to Peterborough. Name cards and pictures seemed to be floating around school after a long wait for both to arrive. The usual question was being asked, May I have your name card?”, and members of the class were quick to comply. Receiving the DAR award for ’Good Citizenship' this year was Gail Faunce. Con- gratulations to a very worthy student. The highlight of our last year was, of course, graduation. The big date was June 18, 1954. Baccalaureate was held the preceding Sunday evening. Both the impressive cere- monies were held at the Town House. Now we realize that the expression, out in the world” is finally becoming a reality. CLASS GIFTS To RITA CABANA who wants to type and add We give this little memo-pad. To GEORGE TAFT who talks a blue streak We give you this playful Parakeet. To JOAN BELMORE who is full of kicks We give this book which is full of tricks. To ROGER WHEELER who likes to be in shop To keep up your good work, we give you this mop. PAULI MAC NUTT so you'll know your fate We give you this book for each and every date. To DOUG HATFIELD we give this candy bar And hope his business will carry him far. To PEARL RABIDEAU we give this train So that she can go back to New York again. To JACK BARRY who loves to ride We give this scooter with a seat on the side. To BEVERLY WHYNOTT who does her work so well We give you this good student medal so folks can ahvays tell. To ROBERT CHAREST who likes to fight We give these gloves to show his might. To JANE DOYLE who never makes a sound We give this bell so we’ll know she’s around. To PETE LAWRENCE who loves to read We give these poems to help him succeed. To BEVERLY FAINTER who lives to call a square We give this mike to put her on the air. To GERRY DAVIS who was Tony on the stage We give this spotlight so he'll always be the rage. To HELEN REYNOLDS who will be a dentist’s aid We give this dental (loss: now her career’s made. To DONNIE LAFONTAINE we give this little rule A reminder of math classes in school. To JANE BASSET who has a nice smile We give this Ipana so she’ll keep it awhile. We give EDDIE WHEELER this basketball To remind him of games in the old Town Hall. To ELEANOR HOYT from Francestown We give a car to bring her to town. To BILL ANDREWS who is our diplomat We give this cane and tall silk hat. To BARBARA ERVIN we give this pearl To remind her of her loving Earl. To HOWIE RUSSELL who’s service bound We give this hitch-hiker’s thumb to help you get around. To MARLENE CRAIG who wants to be a nurse We give these scissors to carry in her purse. To ROBERT BROWN we give this sail To remind him of his girlfriend Gail. To MARY MARCOTTE we give this horn To remind her of a boy named Don. To ROY VEZINA who travels a lot We give these rubbers that go flip-flop. We give this leash, GAIL FAUNCE to you So he'll stray no farther than you want him to. To TONY BROWN we give this knife Beware! Use it only in dire strife. To LIZZIE BLANCHETTE who is quiet and sweet We give this horn to blow on the street. If you're a druggist, BOB HADDEN, of any description This pen we give will write any prescription. I o BARBARA CODMAN who is good at writ- ing rhyme We give this paper so that she may anytime. A couch we give to psychiatrist PHIL PETTS He’ll cure peoples’ troubles and increase their debts. This truck, for MEREDITH BLODGETT who is Boston bound So she’ll remember him when he’s not around. To WAYNE HOPKINS who has wavy hair We give this Soft Set so it will always stay fair. To JOAN PHELPS we give a can of gas It will give you pickup when you want to pass. This whistle that has the sound of a bird We give to FRED MYHAVER so he can be heard. To SYLVIA EASTMAN we give this cologne In hopes she will never walk alone. To TED HOFER we give this marvelous gavel So you’ll get attention wherever you travel. To LEONA ELLINWOOD we give this book When she needs a joke, she’ll know where to look. To RONNIE HOLLAND who is bashful of girls We give this doll to set his heart awhirl. To PATSY FARRELL we give this penny To remind her of her love for Lenny. To BETTY GILCHREST we have no fear This thermometer will help in your nursing career. Tt GERALDINE KLARDIE we give this pan In hopes it will help her to find a man. PROPHECY Good afternoon. This is your newscaster Edward P. Winchell, welcoming you to a broadcast, sponsored by the Class of 1954, and coming to you through the facilities of station WPHS on top of the ultramodern penthouse on High Street, which was designed by Anthony Brown. Before the news, the local weather report is brought to you through the courtesy of the Chippy Choppy Candy Co., owned and operated by Douglas Hatfield. Fair and warmer, no immediate change in weather. The present temperature NEW YORK .................. Distinguished artist John Barry sailed last week lor France, where he will do further study at the famous art galleries. Also abroad are foreign correspondent Meredith Blodgett, en route to Switzerland to attend an inter- national conference, and Betty Gilchrest, who is nurse-companion to Mrs. A. J. Van Dan. They will spend the summer touring Europe. BOSTON .................... Philip Petts, noted psychiatrist, is collabora- ting with Sylvia Eastman, hypnotic therapist, to write a book based on their own psycho- logical theories. Beverly Whynott is very effi- cient in taking care of their papers while she works as a combination bookkeeper- secretary. WASHINGTON, D. C........... Wayne Hopkins and Fred Myhaver have re- ceived acclaim from the president for their amazing new invention, the “smashless” car. This will make driving less expensive for reckless drivers. HARTFORD, CONN............. Robert Hadden and Theodore Hofer have bought out the Cosmo Chemical Co. and are planning to start producing their own chemi- cals soon. ATLANTIC CITY ............. Geraldine Klardie, noted in the field of modeling, has been chosen as one of the judges for this year’s “Miss America” contest. BOSTON .................... George Taft, head physician at Mass. General Hospital, has performed a successful opera- tion on the “upside-down stomach” of Senator Klaghorn. Doctor Taft says the operation wouldn’t have been a success without the able assistance of nurses Marlene Craig and Ellen Farrell. The Doctor’s secretary, Leona Ellinwood, wrote an article on this case which is to be published in the next issue of the Medical Journal. PETERBORO ................. I’ve just received an inside report from The Peterboro Detective Bureau. Expect Armand Vezina and Ronald Holland to be appointed Chief Detectives” (snoopers). HOLLYWOOD ................. A dinner party was given recently at the home of Beverly Tainter, the N. H. girl who made good in T.V. Among the guests were Robert Charest, the fight promoter, Broad- way dancer Jane Doyle, hair stylists Mary Marcotte and Joan Phelps, WAC Sgt. Barbara Codman, and many other well-known person- alities. This was one of the most successful is 89°F. Now the News: parties of the year. More news from the entertainment world: tycoon Gerald Davis has just opened an elab- orate restaurant, built by the Edward Wheeler Construction Co., and situated on the modern parkway on route 601. Featured at the opening were Bobby Brown and his BeBop Band. PHILADELPHIA ................ Announcing the opening of the new dancing school conducted by Pauline Mac Nutt. She guarantees you will go to town” with only three lessons. MANCHESTER .................. Elizabeth Blanchette has left her job as secre- tary to a well known lawyer, to take the more permanent position of “Mrs.” PETERBORO ................... All brides are beautiful, but Barbara Ervin topped the list recently when she became the bride of her handsome businessman. The wedding was one of the biggest Peterboro has seen in a long time. FRANCESTOWN, N. H............ There is great excitement in Francestown. Eleanor Hoyt had an overwhelming victory in today's elections and has become the first woman mayor of her town. Another victory for the women!I! Here’s some news from the sports world - - • Donald LaFontaine has just accepted the position of head coach at Holy Cross. Rita Cabana and Joan Belmore have been chosen to represent the United States in the coming Olympics. They will leave for Europe soon. TROY, N. Y................... Bill Andrews has just completed his book A Survey of American History which is sure to receive the praise of leading educators. KEENE, N. H.................. Howard Russell, Roger Wheeler, and Pete Lawrence are opening their superdeluxe gar- age next week. BOSTON ...................... Latest news bulletin from Peter Bent Brig- ham: The Board of Directors have an- nounced two new' appointments. Gail Faunce has been given the position of special medical technician, and Jane Basset the position of head surgical nurse. CHICAGO ..................... Last item: we have received a report that Helen Reynolds has recently opened a dental office in the new business section of this city. For latest news and views stay tuned to WPHS. 19 — Time Marches On — THE CLASS OF 1954 MAKES THIS THEIH WILL We, the Peterborough High School senior class of 1951, still being infants in the eyes of the law, with sound minds and memories, hereby in the presence of our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, bequests, and devices made by us. To the Junior class we leave our place at the top of the ladder of success, which we have attained by our ability to dodge hard work, to compose plausible alibis, and by our endeavor to speak the truth at all times. To the Sophomores we leave our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of us, their big brothers and sisters, and hope that future classes will know them better than we did. To the Freshmen we leave our understanding of teachers in hopes that they will use the back seats of study hall at their discretion. We, the Senior Class, also leave our rabbits' feet, horse shoes, and four leaf clovers, to the incoming freshmen with hopes that their four year in PHS will be as interesting as ours have been. To MR. FAUNCE, who has guided us through our four years of growing- pains and aberations, we extend our heartfelt thanks. To MISS HANCOCK we give a carload of orchids for her work which has made our Senior year so successful. To MR. BARNARD we bequeath a large leather briefcase to carry all his papers, pens. | encils, erasers, essays, homework, and credentials. To SALLY we apologetically offer back the ten pounds she lost trying to locate class members who were never where they were supposed to l e. To MRS. FAUNCE, and our own mothers, we leave all the sympathy in the world and a softly whispered, We understand . To MISS ARMSTRONG we leave three blocks of stationery on which she can write us truthfully, Is Paris like that? To MR. SNOW we give twenty field goals to be dispersed at his discrimina- tion in the 1955 basketball tournament. To MRS. CRAIG we give a huge filing cabinet since the successes of the class of '54 will easily require this much space in her follow-up studies. To MRS. MANNING we give this box of gum so that she may have as much fun as her type students. To MR. TRUFANT we leave an extra period so that he may eat his lunch in comfort and supply himself with pep, vim, and vigor for the remainder of the day. To MR. BLACKINGTON we leave a book entitled Latest Jokes and When to Use Them . To MISS FRAZIER we leave an aquarium abounding with aquatic apparitions and amicable amphibians so that her activities in Biology will not be limited to disecting grasshoppers and explaining the structure of Gertie”. To MISS LEE we leave a homeroom composed of students who will know the real meaning of the 8:20 bell. To'MR. COWGILL we bequeath a Toni refill with the hope that he will keep his curly hair looking its best for his future music classes. To MR. MANNING we leave a Hula girl in shop to make his classes more colorful and to remind him of the times in the Navy. WILLIAM ANDREWS leaves his loquacious and argumentative manner to ROGER BLACK. We know you will be well remembered. Bill. PAULINE MAC NUTT leaves her ability to get along with the English teacher to MARGARET EGAN. Have fun. ANTHONY BROWN gives his book which he has prized so highly, entitled, “How To Be A Lady’s Man to ARNOLD MYHAVER. JOAN PHELPS and PEARL RABIDEAU leave to VERNA VARVILLE and MARJORIE BARRY their skill in giggling and making noise at the slightest provocation. RITA CABANA leaves her own basketball ability to her sister, THERESA. Now she’ll really drive her guards crazy. JOAN BELMORE hereby bequeaths her symbol of Lady Luck to SHIRLEY HAYES, hoping she will have it with her behind the wheel at all times. ROBERT BROWN reluctantly leaves his secret formula” to BERNIE CUTTER. 20 WAYNE HOPKINS and BOB CHAREST leave their manner of driving to DICK CASHJON and HARRY COD MAN, provided they like the view from the air. 1ACK BARRY leaves his Saturday night rendezvous to ANDREW CLARK and FRANK RYAN. PAT FARRELL and BARBARA ERVIN leave to PAT RAJANIEMI and PEARL RAISANEN their knack for finding something to talk about in Office Practice. MARLENE CRAIG bequeaths her methods of fun making to her sister GWEN, requesting that she carry on the Craig tradition. JANE BASSET leaves the love letters from her fellow to NANCY PRICE on one condition: that she straighten them out. DONALD LAFON PAINE leaves his long shots on the basketball court to DAVID GAVITT, feeling sure he will make every one of them. SYLVIA EASTMAN leaves MR. COWGILL alone. ROBER F HADDEN leaves his title of most likely to succeed to JOHN RAMSEY. Good luck. John. HELEN REYNOLDS leaves her all-around good sportsmanship to NANCY ELA. PHILIP PETTS leaves the office of treasurer to ROBERT CUTTER. Take care, Bob. MARY MARCOTTE leaves the cute way of wrinkling her nose to LARRY NUTTER. Make good use, Larry. BETTY GILCHREST leaves her short stories written in the stream of con- sciousness to DOTTY HOYT. You’ll do well. Dotty. DOUGLAS HATFIELD leaves to BOB HATFIELD and STELLA BOUR- GOINE his eagerness to help out. RONALD HOLLAND and WALLACE LAWRENCE leave their enthusiasm for shop classes to IRENE LEDGER and JOAN BANKER. Sounds like fun. ROY VEZINA leaves his boxing ability to WILLIAM LaBRITTON so that he may take the Golden Gloves next year. FREDERICK MYHAVER leaves his quick wittedness to SUSAN DOYLE and JOHN FRANKLIN to use at their discretion. MEREDITH BLODGETT leaves to SALLY HURD her ability to stay true to one man. BARBARA CODMAN wills her bashfulness with the boys to FAITH MYHAVER. HOWARD RUSSELL is just happy to leave. THEODORE HOFER leaves his dramatic ability to RONALD BAILEY. GAIL FAUNCE leaves her knack of knowing just what to do when, to THERESA TANSEY. ROGER WHEELER leaves his ability to skip English classes successfully to GARY BROWN, who hasn't had much success. JANE DOYLE leaves her continuity of motion to ROSE DAVY, just to keep things going. ELIZABETH BLANCHETTE willingly bequeaths to LEONARD GAUTHIER her winning smile. BEVERLY TAINTER leaves her quiet but devilish ways to MARY ANN MOSSEY. Make good use of them, Mary. GERALD DAVIS leaves his helpfulness and his good ideas to GERTRUDE PARKER to use through her Senior year. GERALDINE KLARDIE gives her Marilyn Monroe walk to NANCY LLOYD, with directions. Don’t let it run away from you. LEONA ELLIN WOOD leaves her height on the basketball floor to RACHEL DOLAN to use at her l est advantage. EDWARD WHEELER leaves his crew cut to WAYNE CROWELL, if he’ll promise to keep it in shape. ELEANOR HOYT leaves her gift of gab to NANCY BOWMAN and KATHY SHEA, hoping they’ll slow it down. BEVERLY WHYNOTT leaves her ambitious ways to DAVID WALKER. GEORGE TAFT leaves his Walter Winchell technique to JEAN JOHNS to use in all her classes. SUPERLATIVES HAPPIEST Elizabeth Blanchette... Frederick Myhaver CUTEST Mary Marcotte Wayne Hopkins MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED.. Gail Faunce Robert Hadden CLASS COMEDIAN Beverly Tainter Robert Charest QUIETEST Barbara Codman Ronald Holland FRIENDLIEST Joan Phelps Theodore Hofer BEST LOOKING Meredith Blodgett Donald LaFontaine BEST DRESSED Gail F'aunce Robert Brown BEST WRITER Helen Reynolds Philip Pelts BEST ATHLETE Rita Cabana Donald LaFontaine BEST PERSONALITY Jane Basset Philip Petts BEST DANCER Pauline Mac Nutt John Barry BEST BUILD Rita Cabana Robert Brown SILLIEST Jane Doyle George Taft BEST SMILE Jane Basset Wallace Lawrence CLASS MUSICIAN Meredith Blodgett Philip Pelts MOST POPULAR Meredith Blodgett Edward Wheeler MOST DEPENDABLE Helen Reynolds Douglas Hatfield MOST TALKATIVE Ellen Farrell George Taft MOST TALENTED Geraldine Klardie John Barry MOST COOPERATIVE Barbara Ervin William Andrews MOST EFFICIENT Gail Faunce Theodore Hofer MOST COURTEOUS Beverly Whynott Anthony Brown CLASS FLIRT Marlene Craig Gerald Davis BEST DRIVER Joan Belmore Edward Wheeler CLASS LADY fc GENTLEMAN.. Eleanor Hoyt Anthony Brown PRETTIEST HAIR Marlene Craig Wayne Hopkins MOST SERIOUS Pearl Rabideau Roger Wheeler BEST VOICE . Sylvia Eastman Roy Vezina BEST SPORT Elizabeth Gilchrest .... Howard Russell BEST DISPOSITION Elizabeth Blanchette... Douglas Hatfield TALLEST Leona Ellinwood Anthony Brown SHORTEST • Ellen Farrell Wayne Hopkins FAVORITE SPORT Basketball FAVORITE SAYING “TUSKAGEE FAVORITE ORCHESTRA Guy Lombardo FAVORITE TEACHER Mrs. Craig Mr. Barnard FAVORITE UNDERCLASSMAN . Theresa Cabana David Gavitt 22 cuss songs William Andrews ................................ I'm Just A Poor Bachelor” John Barry .................................. Always Leave Them Laughing” Jane Basset ....................... A Pretty Woman Is A Deadly Weapon” Joan Belmore .......................................................... Happy Talk” Elizabeth Blanchette ...............................“'When You’re Smiling” Meredith Blodgett ............................. You’ll Never Walk Alone” Anthony Brown ........................................“A Lover’s Quarrel” Robert Brown .................................................. Done Rovin’ ” Rita Cabana ............................................................“Blue Skies” Robert Charest ............................................ Hangover Boogie” Barbara Codman .......................“Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” Marlene Craig ........................ What A Little Moonlight Can Do” Gerald Davis ........................................................“Trying” fane Doyle ...........................“My, What A Funny World This Is” Sylvia Eastman ...........................................“Just Imagine” Leona Ellinwood ...............................“With A Smile And A Song Barbara Ervin ............................................“Oh My Papa” Ellen Farrell ........................ What Would ’Ya Do Without Me Gail Faunce .......................... Let’s Take The Long Way Home” Elizabeth Gilchrest .......................... Whistle While You Work” Robert Hadden ...........................................“Let's Misbehave Douglas Hatfield .........................................“Penny Candy” Theodore Hofer ............................... Where Were You Last Night” Ronald Holland ................................ A Little Bit Independent”. Wayne Hopkins ................................... Streamlined Cannonball” Eleanor Hoyt .........................................“If I Had My Way” Geraldine Klardie ............................................. Sophisticated Lady” Donald LaFontaine......................... Walking My Baby Back Home” Wallace Lawrence ....................................................“Anchors Aweigh” Pauline Mac Nutt........................... Why Try To Change Me Now” Mary Marcotte.......................................................... Mixed Emotions Frederick Myhaver..............................................“So Long, Pal” Philip Petts ....................................................“Fascinating Rhythm” Joan Phelps ................................................. Low Backed Car” Pearl Rabideau ..........................“’Tis Sweet To Be Remembered” Helen Reynolds ............................. Where’d ’Ya Get Them Eyes” Howard Russell ................................. Don’t Shove, I'm Leaving” George Taft ..........................................................“Relax” Beverly Tainter ..........................“Everybody Loves Saturday Night” Roy Vezina......................“I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive” Edward Wheeler ....................... Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet” Roger Wheeler .......................................“I’ll Take My Time” Beverly Whynott .................................................. Wondering” Class Song ...........................“A Feudin', A Fussin’, : A Fightin’ ” LEFT TO RIGHT: Bernard Cutter, Gary Brown, Roy Velina, Wayne Crowell, David Gavitt, Ronald Bailey, Richard Cashion, Wallace Lawrence, Edward Wheeler, Donald Lafonlaine, Robert Brown, Anthony Brown, Manager William Andrews, Coach Richard Snow. BOYS’ BASKETBALL This year's team had an exceptionally good season, compiling a record of 17-1. Two of these games were won by forfeit: both were against Thayer High of Winchester. The only official loss was at Alvirne. In this game the boys held a lead all through the game until the last quar- ter when Alvirne oulscored Peterboro 15 to 5 to tie up the ball game. In the overtime Alvirne won the game by 2 points. We squared accounts with Alvirne later in the season on our own floor. Peterboro and Alvirne are Co-champions in the Monadnock League. The starting line-up consisted of Tony Brown at center, Bob Brown at right forward, Eddie Wheeler at left forward, Donnie LaFon- taine at right guard, and Dave Gavitt at left guard. On the bench ready and able to fill in when needed were Dick Cashion, Ronnie Bailey, Pete Lawrence, Roy Vezina, Bernie Cutter, Wayne Crowell, and Gary Brown. The team’s scoring was well divided: Dave Gavitt 239, Bob Brown 227, Donnie LaFontaine 197, Eddie Wheeler 151, and Tony Brown 119, plus many odd points added by the rest of the squad. For the first time in nine years Peterboro High went to the Class B tournament playoffs. The playoff game was held at the Tilton gym in Tilton, where Peterboro met Kennett High of Conway. Kennett won this game by a score of 37 to 34, eliminating Peterboro from any further tourney play. The game at Tilton was the last game played for the Green and White by six of the team who will graduate in June. They are Bob Brown, Eddie Wheeler, Tony Brown, Donnie LaFontaine, Pete Lawrence, and Roy Vezina. Over the past three years Peterboro’s record has steadily improved from 4-13 to 9-9 to 17-1. The credit that is due here goes to the fine coaching of Coach Richard Snow. Our hats are off to Coach Snow and Manager Bill Andrews, who have done a great job. TEAM RECORD P.H.S. OPP. Appleton .. 87 33 Thayerf .... 52 58 Wilton 77 53 Alvirne . . . 43 —15 Hillsboro . . 61 —44 Milford .... 76 —51 St. Marie . . . 72 —57 Appleton . . . 77 —52 Conant 43 —40 Goffstown 65 —42 Wilton .... 49 34 Hillsboro . . . 64 —38 Kennett .... 34 —37 Alvirne 50 —16 Goffstown . . 64 28 Milford . .. 54 —43 Thayerf . . . 37 —46 St. Marie. .. . 76 —14 Gonant .... 56 49 •away games fby forfeit LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Haney Eta, Joan Belmore, Lorraine Blanchette, Nancy Lloyd, Rita Cabana, Meredith Blodgett, Gwendolyn Craig, Irene Ledger, Theresa Cabana, Stella Bourgoine: SECOND ROW: Manager Gail Faunce, Coach Miss Isabella Frazier, Assistant Manager Margaret Egan. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL On November 1st the Peterboro girls began practicing for the ’53-’51 basketball season. Shortly afterward, on November 17th, the Var- sity team traveled to Appleton to open the season. The month which elapsed between our first and second game was one of hard practice, with both our coach, Miss Frazier, and girls working to perfect plays and passes. This prac- tice paid its dividends in the form of five straight wins. Sparked by co-captains Meredith Blodgett and Rita Cabana, the team displayed fine teamwork, an example of which is found in the close distribution of points among the forwards. Theresa Cabana led the group with 138, followed closely by Nancy Ela, Rita Cabana and Nancy Lloyd. Senior, Leona Ellinwood, who broke the scoring record last year (with 28 260 points) was unable to play much this season. Sophomore, Lorraine Blanchette, Varsity forward, Bobbie Ela, J. V. guard, and Jean Guinard, J. V. forward, also proved that they will add much to future teams. The backcourt can’t be forgotten, with Meredith Blodgett, Stella Bourgoine, Irene Legere, Joan Belmore, Gwen Craig, and Nancy Price showing that teamwork is also the guards key word. This group played some fine defensive ball. Going off court, we would like to say a be- lated “Thank you” to Coach Frazier and mana- gers Gail Faunce and Margaret Egan, for the fine job they have done. The graduating Varsity players, Meredith, Rita, and Joan would like to wish next year’s squad success in their basketball season. Record: w Peterboro. .54 Peterboro. .42 Peterboro. .45 Peterboro. .63 Peterboro. .56 Peterboro. .45 Peterboro. .38 Peterboro. .38 Peterboro. .46 Peterboro. .53 Junior Varsity i a 7, lost 3 Appleton . .66 Milford ...31 Antrim ... .37 Appleton ..50 Conant ....43 Goffstown . . 30 Antrim ... .50 Goffstown . .26 Milford ...57 Conant ... .49 on 6 and lost 0 29 LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: John Franklin, Danlee Paquet, Vernon Klardie, Ronald Sullivan, Richard Dolan, Dax’id Geoffrey; SECO.XD ROW: Coach Richard Snow, Robert Hadden, Robert Brown, Edward Wheeler, John Barry, Roy Vezina. CROSS COUNTRY The opening meet of the season was held here with Concord. This was the first meet on our course, and we proved what we could do by winning (27-30). John Franklin led the pack at the finish line as he did also at Pembroke a week later when we again won, (31-33). The next meet — a three way affair with Penacook and Tilton-Northfield, was held at Penacook. YVe couldn’t get a man any further than fourth place on the short course of 2.2 miles, and we lost the race to both teams: to Tilton by 21 points, (21-42), and to Penacook by 5, (37-42). In the previous year we had beaten Tilton, but this year they went undefeated. The next meet was with Nashua at the “Gate City”. After running an interesting race through the suburbs of the city, we came out on the losing end, (33-34). John Franklin led 3Q us, as usual, coming within three seconds of the course record. Our last scheduled meet before the state meet was with Keene on our own course. In a cold downpour we lost to the “Blackbirds”, who later captured the state and New England crowns. The last meet of the season was the state meet at Durham, held on November 10th, (after being canceled on the seventh because of snow.) With a field of about a hundred, we managed to get five runners in to cop seventh place among thirteen teams with a score of 204. John Franklin took second place in the meet after missing first by a half a stride. Following him were Eddie Wheeler 29th, Dick Dolan 45th, Vern Klardie 63rd, Roy Vezina 65th, and Jack Barry 72ncl. Jack ran a good race in spite of a bad ankle which held him back all season. Although the record isn't great, it shows there is growing interest in track. With Frank- lin, Dolan, Geoffrey, and Klardie back next year, we should do better. BASEBALL SCHEDULE May 5: Wilton 6: Hudson 11: Towle 13: Milford 20: Conant 24: Towle 28: Hillsboro June 1: Conant 3: Milford 4: Wilton 7: Hudson 9: Hillsboro •indicates games away The outlook for this year’s team is very promising. With many of the team back, and Mr. Johnson coaching, the boys should make themselves felt in the Monadnock league. Returning to the team from last year are Pete Lawrence, Howard Russell, Dave Gavitt, Ron Bailey, Chris Yakovakis, Don Burke, and Wayne Robinson. The pitching staff is pretty strong, and with a little practice at the bat, Peterborough may take the league trophy for the second straight year. Last year’s championship team completed the season with a 7-3 record. VOLLEYBALL The volleyball tournament got off to a good start this year with the seniors looking for re- venge over the juniors who had won it the year before. This year went pretty much the same as last year with the seniors losing to the juniors in the first round and meeting them again in the finals. The double elimination tournament meant that after two defeats a team was eliminated. In the final games the seniors had to be beaten only once to be eliminated, while the juniors had to be beaten twice. The seniors took the first two out of three games to win the first of two sets. In the next two games the two teams split which meant that the third game would decide the championship. The juniors got off to a fast start and despite a last minute rally by the seniors, the underclassmen managed to win the deciding game by two points, making them the champs for the second year. GOLF Last year the golf team didn’t set any records, but Coach Snow did get the new team off to a start. The outlook for this year is a little more promising because with no loss to the team from graduation, we are sure to do better than last year. Those who will be playing the greens for the second year include Roy Y'ezina, Edward Wheeler, Dave Gavitt, John Franklin, and Ron Bailey. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sally Hurd, Elaine Florre, Jean Johns, Betsey Cummings, Anne Hill, Joan Hofer; CENTER: Joan Simonetta. CHEERLEADERS Seven energetic girls led the Peterboro fans in cheering the P.H.S. teams to victory this year. They included Juniors: Sally Hurd and Jean Johns, Sophomores: Elaine Florre, Ann Hill, and Jean Simonetta, and Freshmen: Joan Hofer and Betsy Cummings. The girls had as their mascot the little five year old blonde of con- siderable fame, “Butch” Hill. Miss Frazier showed her versatility by also coaching the cheerleaders. With much hard work the squad added new cheers to the list of familiar ones and put pep and spirit into all the cheers In- creating novel actions for them. Everyone agrees that the cheerleaders, in their snappy new uni- forms, were a welcomed attraction at all games. 1 his was especially true during decisive mo- ments, such as in overtime games, when our teams really needed a boost in spirits. As representatives in the Manchester Union’s “Miss Cheerleader of 1954” contest, the Student Council chose Elaine Florre and Joan Hofer. 32 ACTimif JUNIOR PROM That long anticipated occasion, the Junior Prom, took place on May 29, 1953. This was our greatest event yet! The Golf Club had the exotic guise of a Japanese atmosphere with many brightly colored lanterns hung inside and out! Amid our inter- pretation of Ming trees were literally hundreds of (lowers, and the crystal ball suspended in the center of the room heightened the oriental atmosphere. The highlight of the evening was the Grand March which went in and out the French doors and finally ended with a spiral on either end of the floor. Music was furnished by Willie Letourneau and his orchestra. Our patrons were Mr. and Mrs. Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Snow and Mr. and Mrs. LaFontaine. SENIOR BALL Our Senior Ball again finds the appearance of the Golf Club altered somewhat. We now find a snow scene as the guise. Lots of snow-flakes suspended from the ceiling, and blowing gaily in the breeze, gave the impression of a winter storm. A hand painted mural of a winter scene, done by Jack Barry, brightened the stage, while a sleighful of evergreen trees and a real hand-lashed fence helped to complete our winter wonderland. Music was furnished by the Golf Club Orchestra. Our patrons were Mr. and Mrs. Faunce, Mr. and Mrs. Barnard, and Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins. CURTAIN GOING UP The Senior Class Play, Curtain Going Up by Gregory Johnston, was presented on May 7, 1954, at the Town House. It was a three act comedy, the story of a high school teacher producing her first play. Some of the action took place right out in the auditorium as well as on stage. THE CAST: Miss Irene Burgess.............Sylvia Eastman Lorry Fuller ...............Meredith Blodgett Nancy Leveridge ..................Jane Doyle Miss Carolyn Moran....................Eleanor Hoyt Miss Henrietta Rivers......Pauline Mac Nutt Elsie Hunter.............................Gail Faunce Sylvia Moore............................Ellen Farrell Janet Young.............................Helen Reynolds Joan White .......................Jane Basset Kyle Roberts .........................Beverly Tainter Mr. Norman Carter ....................Douglas Hatfield Andy Full bright ......................Philip Pens Jocko Guthrie .........................George Taft Milt Sanders.........................Theodore Hofer Buck O’Hara...........................Anthony Brown Mr. Tony Peterson ...............Gerald Davis Mr. Richard Leveridge..................Robert Hadden Our coaches: Miss Marjorie I.ee and Miss Barbara Armstrong Our director: Mr. Tristram Barnard 38 MINSTREL SHOW r r CAST INTERLOCUTOR END MEN: MANDY ... SAMBO .... SADIE ... BONES .... MAMIE .... RUFUS .... ADALINE .. TAMBO ... Mr. Cowgill Ellen Farrell Phil Petts Meredith Blodgett Roy Vezina Joan Phelps Bill Andrews Marlene Craig Ted Hofer Opening Chorus Mandy Solo You Made Me Love You” Sambo Solo “Darktown Strutters' Ball” Specialty Old Man River” Donkey Serenade”... .John Franklin Sadie Solo Can’t Help Loving That Man of Mine” Bones Solo Daddy, You’ve Been A Mother to Me” Special Monologue.............Beverly Tainter College Medley Opening Chorus — Second Part — Mamie Solo Bill” Rufus Solo Cecelia” Specialty “Make Believe” Stardust”..........Sylvia Eastman Adaline Solo “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home” Specialty “Barnacle Bill The Sailor, Tony Brown Tambo Solo “Ida” Specialty Trio “Side By Side” Closing Chorus “Good-Night White Folks” 39 UNDERCLASSES JUNIORS LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Stella Bourgoine, Rachel Dolan, Terna Varville, Sally Hurd, Rose Davy, Richard Cashion, David Gavitt, Gertrude Parker, Theresa Cabana, Susan Doyle, Dorothy Hoyt; SFCOXD ROW: Adviser Mrs. Texas Faunce, Faith Myhaver, lean Johns. Katherine Shea, Patricia Rajaniemi, Shirley Hayes, Margaret Egan, Gwendolyn Craig, Pearl Raisanen, Xancy Lloyd, Joan Hanker, Adviser Miss Marjorie Lee, Adviser Mr. Tristram Barnard; THIRD ROW: Xancy Ela, Marjorie Barry, Theresa Tansey, John Franklin, David Walker, William LeBritton, Roger Black, Andrew Clark, Bernard Cutter, Mary Ann Mossey, Nancy Bowman, Irene Ledger; FOURTH ROW: Robert Hatfield, Wayne Crowell, Ronald Bailey, Arnold Myhaver, Frank Ryan, Lawrence Nutter, John Ramsey, Robert Cutter, Leonard Gauthier, Harry Codman, Gary Brown. LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Jean Guinard, Rose Lussier, Jean Simonetla, Martha Tenney, Donald Burke, Bruce Brenner, Wayne Robinson, Janice Dolan, Alice Powers, Joyce Russell, Anne Hill, Elaine Florre; SECOND ROW: Adviser SJr. Frank . Blackington III. Elizabeth Johnson, George Russell, Frederick Otterson, Gordon Knight, Michael Walker, Richard Hoyt, Danlee Paquet, Michael Odell, David Wilder, Joan Simonetta, Lois Yelland, Judith Cutter; THIRD ROW: Barbara Carter, Elizabeth Robertson, Leslie Mac Nutt. Edna Xiemela, Maureen Plimpton, June Mecham, Lillie Xaglie, Elaine Martin, Lorraine Blanchette, Janice Hugron, Dorothy Gray, Lillian Guptill, Constance Taft; FOURTH ROW: James Champagne, John Plimpton, Charles Smith, Millard Edwards, Ronald Bunce, Edward Xiemela. Elliott Huckins, James Dodge, Chris Yakovakis, Ervin Jack Quinn, Allan Burrows, Glenn Brown. Jr., Roger Reynolds, Jere Morris. SOPHOMORES It-FT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Carol Brassard, Marion Wright, Katherine Korpt, Margaret Rouen Pa cia Smith. Donald Parker. Richard Dolan. Matthew Yakovakis, Richard l anen iZn Holer Alary Bristol. Susan Bristol. Mary Black; SECOSD RO : Lawrence Abbott, Beverly Casii ion. Fenore Whynott, Cynthia Tamter, Barbara McCreery, Janice Craig. C , s',n' Vaillancourt Beverly Champagne, Saucy Hammond. Joyce Cleary, Ronald Sullivan, Ronald [ah'Z Admsc ML Isabella'Frazier: THIRD ROW: Mary Williams Dale Gilchresl. Christie Morse, Brenda Blomgren, Barbara F.la. Frank Price. Donald Glynn, l emon K lardie Rona Cunnineham Michael Sutcliffe, Gloria Lammi, Margaret II heeler, Betsey Cummings, Sal y Doyle Anita Sangermano; FOURTH ROW: Thomas Flanders. Roger Buxton. Robert fashion, William Brad bun. Lawrence Murphy, Richard Crowell, Robert Ervin, David Peirce, C ay on Foote, David Geoffrey, Richard Call, Thomas Curren, Robert Taylor, Donald Cunningham. FRESHMEN BAND EFT TO RIGHT; SEATED: Steuart Norwood, John Glazier, Richard Soucia, William Glazieir, ' -A ivilitrr Cxnthia Tamter STANDING: John Franklin, Sylvia Eastman, director Mr. Union O. CowgiU, Allan Mawhinney, Gerry Cummings, Barbara Ela, Ronald Tansey, David Ushop. LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Theodore Hofer, William Andrews, Michael Odell. Beverly Tainler, Ronald Bailey, David Geoffrey, Philip Pelts; SECOXD ROW: Edwin Farhm, Joan Hofer, Alice Powers, Margaret Shea, Francis Shields, John Bunce, Stella Bourgoine, Duncan Kendall; THIRD ROW: Randall Lowe, Roger Buxton, Wayne Robinson, David Gavitt, Wayne Crowell, Millard Edwards, Donald Parker. STUDENT COUNCIL The main objective of our Student Advisory Council is to represent the students and convey their thoughts and ideas to Mr. Faunce. Besides this, the council tries to boost the school spirit and sponsor different activities. The officers elected by the student body in the fall were as follows: President—Beverly Tainter, Vice President—Ronald Bailey, Secretary—Michael Odell, Treasurer—David Geoffrey. This year the group went into an all out effort to have better assemblies. A committee worked with Mrs. Craig to make out a schedule of programs, trying to have at least one every week. Assemblies did take a turn for the better, and we have had many excellent ones this year. The Council .chose two candidates for the State Basket- ball Cheerleaders Contest. Another activity of the Council is the sponsoring of a book drive to replenish the depleted re- sources in our school library in room 29. The Council also sold bookcovers and emblems to make some profit. 44 LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Jean Phelps, Elizabeth Blanchette, Barbara Ervin, Mary Marcotte, Roy Vezina, Theodore Hofer, John Franklin, Ronald Bailey, Rachel Dolan, Barbara Codman, Ellen Farrell, director Mr. Burton O. Cowgill; SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Gilchrest, Jane Doyle, Meredith Blodgett, Nancy Ela, Nancy Lloyd, William Andrews, David Gavilt, John Barry, Beverly Whynott, Sylvia Eastman, Beverly Tainter, Gail Faunce, Eleanor Hoyt; I HIRD ROW: Joan Betmore, Marlene Craig, Leona Etlinwood, Douglas Hatfield, Donald Lafontaine, Anthony Brown, Frank Ryan, Philip Pelts, Gwendolyn Craig, Gertrude Parker, Rita Cabana. juim-siiim chorus The chorus has had a big year. Election of officers found Roy Vezina to be President and Treasurer, Gertrude Parker as Secretary, and Gail Faunce and Eleanor Hoyt as librarians. Our accompanists for the year were Philip Petts and Meredith Blodgett. We gave several performances beginning with Thanks- giving and Christmas programs and made several other appear- ances around town. In April came the Minstrel Show which was our big event. Everyone had a part in the production which was written and directed by Mr. Cowgill. Immediately after the Minstrel, we began work on our Spring Concert which took place in June. Three members of the group were chosen to go to the All State Choral Festival in Conway. They were Sylvia Eastman '54, Roy Vezina '54, and John Franklin '55. Last but not least, was our annual trip to Boston. ADVERTISEMENTS Congratulations and Best Wishes from Your Neighbors at Congratulations and Best Wishes Wk TO THE CLASS N. H. BALL BEARING, Inc. OF 1954 The finest Ball Bearings made on the newest machines DAHL JEWELRY STORE PETERBOROUGH, N, H. PETERBOROUGH, N. H. A girl who swears she has never been kissed has a right to swear. F. C. MERCER CO. H. F. NICHOLS and SON Peterborough, New Hampshire 35 Main Street OLDSMOBILE Telephone 29 ittimmtimitm FORD SALES AND SERVICE SALES and SERVICE Your Ford Dealer CHEVROLET For 36 Years EXPERT BODY WORK TELEPHONE 227 A jury is a thing that will not work right after it’s fixed. Compliments ol Compliments ol NOONE DIVISION O'MALLEY'S GARAGE ESSO 0 SERVICE CENTER KENWOOD MILLS PETERBOROUGH, N. H. £ucceAAand SeM WtikeA CLASS of 1954 GEORGE HAFELI — P. H. S. '33 HAFELI FUEL ICE CO. • DISTRIBUTORS FOR — • MOBIL-FLAME BOTTLED GAS • SOCONY-VACUUM HEATING OILS • CALORIC GAS RANGES • WINKLER OIL BURNERS • 'BLUE COAL' • NEW ENGLAND COKE FOR (ALL) YOUR HEATING NEEDS • • • HAFELI FUEL ICE CO. PHONE 156 PETERBOROUGH, N. H. $eit 'WJiihes to t CLss of 1954 CLUKAY'S PHARMACY Some women don’t park cars — they abandon them. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 FROM • • • PETERBOROUGH • NEW HAMPSHIRE MERCHANDISING PIONEERS IN THE MONADNOCK REGION FEATURING QUALITY MERCHANDISE • PRICED RIGHT PLUS Reliability and Service SINCE 1882 Insurance of All Types • • • Congratulations to the Including Life Insurance SENIOR CLASS JOHN BELLOWS AGENCY THE John Bellows • Thomas S. Nichols, Jr. VILLAGE PHARMACY SAVINGS BANK BLDG. PETERBOROUGH, N. H. YOUR FRIENDLY REXALL DRUG STORE Statisticians have found out that nine out of ten women are knock-kneed — now who said statisticians don’t have any fun? BEST WISHES from Compliments of SANTERRE'S GARAGE, INC. 10 MAIN ST. CHARLES R. BROWN PETERBORO, N. H. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Tel. 400 Buick Sales and Service TYDOL PRODUCTS Compliments of Best Wishes from HUCKINS OIL CO. HERB FLANDERS Plastering and Masonry Contractor Shell Fuel Oils and Gasoline CALL Bennington, N. H. “YOUR FUEL PHONE 216-M CALL ANTRIM 48-13 Peterborough, N. H. Eddie: I didn't get much sleep last night—made the mis- take of complaining about my wife’s cooking.” Compliments ot TRANSCRIPT R. S. LLOYD PRINTING COMPANY Tel. 33 Since 1849 PETERBOROUGH NEW HAMPSHIRE PETERBOROUGH NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS • FROM • MONADNOCK LUMBER CO. They are now considering putting chlorophyll in aspirin— for those stinking headaches. Cest lAJis ieS to the Class of 1954 from MARK and GRACE WHEELER Congratulations to the class of 1954 on its achieve- ment in joining the ranks of those who have gradu- ated from Peterborough High School. To you, like those before you, we offer the follow- ing services of this Mutual Savings Bank. Congratulations to the SAVINGS DEPOSITS CHRISTMAS CLUBS CLASS OF 1954 MORTGAGE LOANS from G. I. LOANS WESLEY P. MYHAVER I Peterborough Savings Bank Peterborough. N w Hampshire 1 „ PAINTING CONTRACTOR Faithfully serving both depositors and borrowers for over 90 years The two best times to fish are right before you get there and right after you leave. • Compliments of Compliments of THE SERVICE SHOP RODNEY C. WOODMAN 22 MAIN STREET Florist PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE BONDED MEMBER OF MR. and MRS J. LOW, Props. FLORIST TELEGRAPH Telephone 49 DELIVERY ASSOCIATION Compliments of FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION LAMBERT MOTORS AND HAPPINESS IN • YOUR CAREERS PHONE 90 14 MAIN STREET THE ARNOLD B. BAILEY PETERBOROUGH, N. H. CORPORATION • MANCHESTER, N. H. DODGE - - - PLYMOUTH Sales Service Connie: “I can’t bear that man. He always smiles to him- self when I say anything silly.” Nancy: I know, clear. A sort of perpetual grin.” L. G. BALFOUR CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS. Compliments of Known wherever there are schools and colleges Class rings and pins MARTIN J. KEENAN INSURANCE AGENCY commencement invitations diplomas—personal cards—club insignia — medals and trophies Complete Insurance Service SAVINGS BANK BLDG. Represented by PETERBOROUGH, N. H. MR. DONALD B. TUPPER Box 244, Cap Cottage Branch Portland 9, Maine Tel. 168 GREENFIELD INDUSTRIES Gift Shop and Coffee Shop Located in The Village Square Greenfield, New Hampshire Mr. Blackington: John, what are the three great American Parties?” John: Democratic, Republi- can, and cocktail.” Compliments of NONIE'S FOOD SHOP PETERBORO, N. H. TELEPHONE 416-W Soda Fountain Coffee Shop IT'S A TREAT TO EAT at THE TAVERN A Tradition in Fine Foods Since 1833 COFFEE SHOP DINING ROOM GUEST ROOMS WITH BATHS AND PRIVATE SHOWERS OPEN ALL YEAR NORRIS and DERELYN TWOMBLY Owners Phone 183 Compliments of E. C. and W. L. HOPKINS, Inc. Greenfield, New Hampshire Manufacturers of GRANITE STATE DAIRY and POULTRY FOODS Compliments of Best Wishes from THE PETERSON'S C. F. JOHNSON SHOVEL AND DITCH DIGGING Peteridge, Peterboro, N. H. BULLDOZER, COMPRESSOR AND Real Estate in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire LOW BED TRAILER PETERBOROUGH, N. H. Dale: The man 1 marry must be a hero.” Jane: “Oh, really, my dear, you’re not that ugly.” BOWLING IS HEALTHFUL A. W. PETERS AND RECREATIONAL Heating Oils Bottled Gas Bowl at and Motor Oils JAFFREY BOWLING CENTER Business Telephone 103-W JAFFREY, N. H. Home 103-R Telephone Key, 2-8201 SUMMER STREET PETERBORO, N. H. Congratulations to the Compliments of CLASS OF 1954 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK from Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. SHERMAN FLYNN AND SON Member of Federal Reserve System Contractor and Builder “Now, Billy dear, what will you say at the party when you have had enough to eat?” “Goodbye.” Compliments of MARTY'S SHOE STORE STEPHEN CHASE—Mason and Contractor—Bennington, N. H., tel. Antrim 48.4 Congratulations to class of '54 from a friend Compliments of STEELE'S BOOK STORE ATKINSON MARKET—Meats - Groceries - Vegetables—tel. 26-4, Bennington Compliments of PETERBORO MEMORIAL POST and AUX. 3926,V. F. W. DOUGLAS HARRIS—Hair Stylist—Peterboro, N. H. F. H. COLBURN COMPANY — Red and White Stores — Francestown, N. H. Compliments of JACK EMMES SERVICE STATION For a hair cut and shave BOB'S MODERN BARBER SHOP Congratulations from the FIRST NATIONAL STORE, Peterboro, N. H. Compliments of CARR’S BONDS CORNER, Dublin, N. H. Money can’t get you friends, but it certainly can get you a better class of enemies. COMPLIMENTS OF PETERBORO BASKET CO. Manufacturers of COMMERCIAL and NOVELTY BASKETS Sincere to the CLss of 1954 HOPKINS GARAGE CLYDE H. HOPKINS TELEPHONE 283 PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE ROUTE 202, JAFFREY RD. • PETERBOROUGH, N. H. (( Best Wishes to the i CLASS OF WQh 1954 from wT PETERBORO 2 ou U-- LOCKERS INC. REDDY KILOWATT Your Electric Servant ® PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE When a man says he can read women like a book, chances are he's too old to start a library. The 1954 HILANDER is another existing example of V A N TI N E TRI-PRESS ASSOCIATED Service Of Cs uaiitij PHOTOGRAPHY — YEARBOOK — PUBLISHING Your Representative MR. ROBERT VANTINE 132 Boyleston St. Boston. Mass.