Peterborough High School - Hilander Yearbook (Peterborough, NH)

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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.

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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

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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.