Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

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The Conning Tower of 1937 MARTHA LOUISE COBURN “Mutt” Lyme, N. H. Representative (1) (2); Class Treasurer (1); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Forensic (1) (3) (4); Vice-President (4); Math Club (2) (3) (4); President (3); Vice-President (3); Social Club Council (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Speed ball (1) (2) (3); Volleyball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (2) (3); Baseball Leader (3). She is as ready to dance and rejoice as she is willing to carry her full share of the load. NORMAN ERNEST DEMERS Berlin, N. H. Representative (1) (3); Secretary of State (2); Governor (3) ; “Nous Autres” (I) (2) (3) (4); Forensic (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Pan-Athenaeum (2); Epic (2) (3) (4); Varsity Debating (3) (4); Varsity Basketball (1) (2) (3); Cheerleader (1). Norman, your inquiring mind and clear thinking have added interest to our classes as they will add to your teaching. “There lives more faith in honest doubt. Believe me, than in half the creeds. JEAN ELKINS Concord, N. H. A.A. Colby Junior College 1933; Pan-Athenaeum (3) (4); French Club (4); Bowling (3); Pageant (3). Jean’s literary ability and humor, enforced by her tact, should prove to be dominant elements in her career. [22]

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Harry P. Swett To the Graduates of the Four Year History Curriculum The last century has been marked by man’s increased control of the forces of nature. There has been a “lag” in ethics, religion, and philosophy. Many, accordingly, have become defeatists. But this is not the way to solve problems, which are characteristic of mind. A hopeful means of solution is for this country to display to the world the worth of our democratic principles. The democratic idea is fortunately our “cultural pattern.” It is essentially the ethical principle. Its concept of equality means the intrinsic worth of the individual, who should always be treated as an end. The application of the democratic principle will solve social problems; it will help solve religious, and philosophical problems. It is illogical to say that human beings are ends in themselves and not to say that they have worth and meaning beyond this temporal and finite world. The true conclusion will strengthen the belief in the spiritual character of the cosmos. There will be again a worldwide swing to democracy. There are signs now. In the meantime, understand it, teach it, show its inherent values, explain its implications. Harry P. Swett

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The Conning Tower of 19 3 7 LILLIAN ALICE KEN ISON “Lil” “Kenny” Lancaster, N. H. Representative (1); Chief Justice (3); Vice-President (4); Math Club (2) (3) (4); Secretary (3); Vice-President (3); Forensic (1) (2) (3) (4); Vice-President (3); President (4); Varsity Debating (3) (4); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Chairman Last Campfire Committee (3); Class Sing (3); Yearbook Editor (4). Toward lofty goals she works sincerely. To us she has been an inspiration. EDWARD ANTHONY S1LI.AR1 “Tony” Bristol, N. H. Representative (1) (2) (4); Councilor (3); Sheriff (3) (4); Forensic (1); Mathematics (2) (3) (4); Band (3) (4); Epic (2) (3) (4); Men’s Varsity Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Captain Basketball (4); Yearbook Editor (4). A leader in and out of classes, a clear thinker, a well-read, dignified, and interesting student—that’s “Tony”. MARY ROSAMOND SOMERS “Rondy” Newbury, Vermont Representative (2) (3); Councilor (4); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Math Club (4); Spcedball (2) (3); Basketball (2); Volleyball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (3); Pageant (3). R eady for fun and laughter, O nly she never neglects her duty, N ever forgets her friends. D ignified, conscientious, reliable is she, Y earning always to reach the highest goal. [231