Peterborough High School - Hilander Yearbook (Peterborough, NH)

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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

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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.

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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