Peterborough High School - Hilander Yearbook (Peterborough, NH)

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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.

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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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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 —