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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1946 volume:

UT 'PROSIM That I May Be of Service PLYMOUTH TfACHCRS COLLtGC TABLE OF CON I c' VEAR BOOK STATE dedication PLYMOUTH CREED PRESIDENTS MESSAGE faculty ,N MEMORIAM SENIORS CLASS ODE UNDERCLASSMEN VETERANS TRAINING SCHOOLS STUDENT GOVERNMENT LITERATURE SECTION SOCIAL CALENDAR ACTIVITIES REMEMBER WHEN VICE AND VIRTUE SNAPSHOTS EDITOR'S PAGE advertisements YEAR BOOK STAFF EDITOR Lcota R. Whitcomb ASSISTANT EDITOR Nellie C. Thompson ART EDITOR Drina Perkins LITERARY EDITOR Elizabeth Rowland PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Assistant Virginia Deachman Dorothy Libby ADVERTISING MANAGER Assistants Jean Dole Barbara Gove Lois Yeaton BUSINESS MANAGER Assistant Eleanor Thomas Marion Joslyn CLASS ODE Ruth Crandall Ruth Gilman Wc wish to thank Mrs. Furlong for her helpfulness in the preparation of this issue of the Conning Tower. We also extend our thanks to Miss Doolittle, Mr. Stevenson, and all others who so willingly have contributed their time and effort to make this Year Book a success. Ernest L. Silver DEDICATION The members of the Class of 1946 dedicate this Year Book to you, our President, Ernest Leroy Silver. For thirty-five years you have devoted your interest, effort, and strength to the building of this college, holding to your ideals in the molding of the character and in the professional training of the students who were to graduate from this institution. You have taught us in all our work, the value of the spirit underlying all human institutions. You have taught us the dignity of responsible personal character in our future service. 4 PLYMOUTH CREED Perseverance in effort Loyalty to ideals Yearning f urn or service M emories tliat hless and Ir Opportunity for self-expression Unity with humanity Trust in God Honor to country and self The President’s Message The Class of 1946 Is not a war-time graduating class. The war has created conditions that affect everybody, statesmen, clergy, teachers, parents, and children. Our fighting forces have risen to great heights of devotion and brave accomplishment, hoiks at home have carried on magnificently. Every war, however, brings on an aftermath of social laxities and economic changes. Juvenile delinquency, crime waves, loosened moral codes, and less careful living in general arc the usual results. To bind up the nation’s wounds, to restore the high ideals, to assure the disciplines of clear thinking and right acting are not only the duty of all in public and family authority but are particularly the dutiful privileges of the good teacher. Because the supply of teachers is so far below the need, every trained teacher should enter service with missionary zeal not only to teach lessons well, but to make young Americans the best and wisest citizens of a more complex society. Peace, prosperity, and goodness begin at home, in our school, in our state, in our nation. With the help of some other great nations, of good purpose, we may yet become one world, peaceful though atomic. It will take all our ability, our greatest courage, and much fineness of spirit to recover what has been lost, to fortify the future good. The teacher must be the peace time warrior to preserve the pristine verities and to advance the ever opening ways of greater appreciation of universal peace and of happy participation therein. It is blessedly awesome to be a good teacher. 6 Ernest L. Silver rMutzv Ernest I.eroy Silver President Dartmouth College, B.L.; Pd.D.; Harvard Summer School. Beatrice Ella Hodgdon Physical Education Plymouth Teachers College; Posse Normal School; Harvard University, Summer Term; Columbia University, B.S.; A.M. Eva Earll Furlong English Cornell University, Ph.B.; A.M.; Columbia University, Summer School. Geneva May Smith Mathematics Farmington State Normal School, Maine; Boston University, B.S. in Ed.; University of Maine, B.A.; University of Chicago, Summer Quarter; Gradu-ate work, University of Maine. Ruth Olive Bozarth Geography Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed.; Columbia Teachers College, A.M. Evelyn Marguerite Waugh History Farmington Normal School; University of Maine, Pd.B., A.B.; graduate work. University of Washington; University of California, A.M. 8 Robert John Erast Commerce Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; State University of Iowa, A.M. Robert Lucius Boyd Natural Sciences Massachusetts State College, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, Ed.M, Luther John Pollard Education Lawrence College, A.B.; University of Wisconsin, A.M.; Harvard University, Graduate School; Professor of Education and Philosophy, Lombard College; University of Maine. Robert L. Stevenson Art Massachusetts Normal Art School; Massachusetts School of Art, B.S.; Boston University School of Education, Ed.M.; Harvard University. Elizabeth Whiting Doolittle Librarian Bates College, A.B.; Simmons College, School of Library Science, B.S.; Summer School, 1939. Philmore Burlon Wass History Washington State Normal School, Machias, Maine, 1937; University of Maine, B.S. in Ed., 1940; University of Iowa, M.A.; University of Iowa Summer Session, 1941. 9 Annie E. Sheridan, R.N. Fanny Allen Hospital, Winooski, Vermont; Industrial Nurse for International Paper Company, Berlin, N. H.; District Nurse for Berlin, N. H.; District Nurses' Association. Rena Davis Akin Commerce Graduate Plymouth Normal School; State Teachers College, San Diego, A.B.; University of Washington, Seattle. Wash., B.A.; Boston University, M.C.S. Edward I. Martin Commerce Bentley School of Accounting and Finance; B.S. in Ed., Ed.M., Boston University. Leila E. Broughton Supervisor of Veterans’ Education B.S., Teachers College, Columbia; Graduate Study N.Y. University, Yale; A.M., Teachers College, Columbia; Graduate Study, Columbia. Sarah Caulcy Leahy Home Economics Framingham Normal School; B.S. in Ed.. A.M.. Boston University; University of Wisconsin and Amherst Agricultural College, Summer Sessions. Walter Earl Cochrane Music B.S., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., University of Pennsylvania. 10 Mrs. Beatrice Martens Principal and Critic Orford High School A.B., University of California, Berkeley; A.M., University of Colorado. Lulu M. Hoyt Critic Gorham Normal School; Castinc Normal School, Hyannis State College; Boston University, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M. Anna Bean Brown Critic Simmons College, University of Maine, B.S.; Summer School, University of New Hampshire; Summer School, Plymouth Teachers College; University of New Hampshire, Ed.M. Stella Hughes Durkee Critic State Normal School, Castleton, Vermont, B.E.; University of Vermont, Ed.M. Marion Katherine Seavey Principal of Grade School Plymouth Teachers College; B.S. in Ed., Ed.M., and Graduate work, Boston University. Dorothy Clark Guyottc Critic Ed.B., Plymouth Teachers College. 11 Norton Baglcy Critic Ed.B., Plymouth Teachers College. Served in the Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Rachel Merrill Wright Critic Ed.B., Plymouth Teachers College; University of New Hampshire, Summer Sessions. Ellen Smith Tapply Critic Ed.B., Plymouth Teachers College. M. Corinnc Barden Critic Ed.B., Rhode Island College of Education; Ed.M., Boston University. Jesse F. Davis Substitute Director of Music February to June 1945 Keene Teachers College; Westminster Choir College. 12 Emma Walker Matron, Mary Lyon Hal! Gertrude Ida Shaw Registrar and Secretary to President Hazel Downing Clerk In Allan M. McCurdy’s death, Plymouth Teachers College has lost a valued friend and teacher. We miss his kindliness, his true appreciation of everyday, worth-while things, his keen sense of humor, and his sincere interest in all of his students. Allan M. McCurdy Supervisor of Training A.B. Dartmouth; Summer Sessions, Harvard University and Boston University. 13 Guy Edwin Speare (1875 — 1945) A Tribute “He that givcth his mind to the law of the most High and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient and be occupied in prophecies.” In the death of Guy Edwin Speare, Plymouth Teachers College has lost a great teacher, scholar and philosopher. He needs no eulogy. He loved the simple life, the common touch. He gave richly of himself to hosts of friends. Teaching to him was not merely a vocation; it was a consecration. Children came to him with childlike faith and reverence. When older children, high school, and college students, went out into life, Mr. Spcare's interest followed them. Their successes were his delight; their failures, his regret. Guy Speare never grew old in spirit. His sights were onward and upward. His mind was keenly alert to world affairs. He was a useful and ideal citizen. He thought ardently upon public affairs. His capacity was keen for assimilating facts, appreciating beauty of expression, and for detecting new truth or specious error. His influence was stimulating, uplifting. Guy Spcare's innate loyalty and humility were deep-seated. His intimate friends knew this best and loved him for it. Death to him was not a fearsome prospect. He lived nobly; he died confidently; of the spirit, saintly. “Lead, Kindly Light, lead Thou me on. I do not ask to see the distant scene; One step enough for me.” Ernest L. Silver semoRs Robert John Ernst To the Graduates of the Commerce Curriculum We arc now in the postwar period we talked so much about during the war. We should no longer talk about what wc are going to do; the time for action is here. The world generally has a problem of reconversion to solve. Wc in educational work have only the problem of conversion, since relatively few changes have been made during the war period. Wc must convert before reconversion is in order. What is there to do? Who is going to do it? How should it be done? It is our responsibility as educators to answer these questions and thereby convert a fairly good prewar educational system into an excellent postwar system. I believe that the first step in the solution of all of our teaching problems is to realize thoroughly, as educators, that we, as well as all school facilities, are incidental to the main purpose of education. The needs of the young men and women of this country should be the beginning and the end of all of our plans and acts. If we undertake our problems with this thought in mind, instead of blindly following our traditional thoughts and theories, then, and then only, can we properly find the answers to the what, the who, and the how. You who arc now starting in this important work can approach these problems without the handicap of tradition, and I am looking forward to your success. 16 Robert John Ernst ROSAMOND ELEANOR BATCHELDER Gracious, dependable, and efficient Student Council 1; Glee Club 1; Band 3; Volleyball I; Tennis 2; Badminton 2; Deck Tennis 2. Bowlin 2; JEAN ELIZABETH DOLE Competent, constant, and athletic Social Club Council 3; Glee Club 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Athletic Association 4; Vice-President 4; Field Hockey, 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2. 3; Class Team 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Team 2. 3; Varsity 3; Softball 1. VIRGINIA MARY HALLISEY Amicable, considerate, and meticulous Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Irench Club I; Athletic Association 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Class Team 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton I, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 3; Deck Tennis I, 2, 3, 4. 17 ELEANOR DORIS THOMAS Loyal, efficient, and tactful Student Council 3; Assistant House Chairman 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2, 3, 1; Director 3, 4; Yearbook Start 4; Athletic Association 2, 3; Vice-President 2; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Class Team 2; Basketball I, 2, 4; Softball 1, 2; Tennis 2; Badminton 1; Deck Tennis 1. LOIS IRENE YEATON Attractive, neat, and studious Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. I 18 Philmore Burlon Wass To the Graduates of the Secondary Curriculum Wars begin in the minds of men. The defense against them, therefore, must first be built in the minds of men. This sentiment appears in the constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. The realm of the teacher is the realm of the mind. If a defense against war must be built in the minds of men, teachers must build it. During the four years you have been in college the world has changed as much as it changed in the preceding century. Old concepts of science have been destroyed by the birth of new ones. Nations have fallen; empires have arisen in their places. Such is the world you enter in the important role of a teacher. The responsibility is great. The problem that must be met is war. There can be no guiding principle to guide you in your work. This world has only one constant characteristic; that is change. The change, however, does follow a general direction. The world continues to grow smaller. Your students will come in direct or indirect contact with all of its peoples and regions through peace or war. If you would prepare them for life and not war, teach them world-wide concepts in the sciences and humanities. “One World” has become a fact. We now live, not in a nation but in a world of nations, with two billion fellow human beings. It is imperative that we live in peace. No group can make as great a contribution to that peace as the group of teachers. You arc a teacher. 19 Philmore B. Wass FAY LOUISE CLEMENT Cheerful, determined, and calm Forensic 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Ping Pong 3; Commuter 1, 2. PHYLLIS ELSIE GORDON Engaging, ingenious, and eloquent Social Club Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Pan Athenaeum I, 2, 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1; Prospect Staff 1; Athletic Association 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3. DOROTHY KF.NISTON Good-natured, industrious, and musical Student Council 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; French Club 1; Volleyball 3; Basketball 3; Bowling 3, 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH LILLIAN MERRILL Friendly, conscientious, and witty Student Council 3; President 3; House Chairman 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 2; Vice-President 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; Field Hockey 1. 3; Volleyball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3; Varsity 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2; Deck Tennis 2. 20 BARBARA HELEN PATCH Attractive, ambitious, and athletic Student Council I; Social Club Council 2, 3; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2, 3, 4; Director 2, 3; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; President 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Ping Pong 1, 3; Deck Tennis 1, 2. 3. DAISY ELEANOR PEIRCE Moderate, frank, and conscientious Forensic 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 3. PAULINE ALBERTA WARREN Athletic, capable, and dauntless Class President 2; Vice-President 1; Social Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3; Glee Club 1; Pan Athenaeum I, 2, 3, 4; Director 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2; French Club 1; Publicity Committee 2, 3; Chairman 3; Athletic Association 2; Field Hockey I, 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 2, 3; Softball 1, 2; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Ping Pong 1; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3. EARL QUIMBY SANBORN Humorous, broad-minded, and conscientious Student Council 3, 4; Ping Pong 3; Commuter 1, 2. 21 Robert Louis Stevenson To the Graduates of the Elementary Curriculum Your school, now Plymouth Teachers College, opened its first session in 1871. You will receive your degree in the year of the seventy-fifth anniversary. In those early days there were none of the conveniences that you take for granted today. Changes came at a leisurely pace and people readily adapted themselves. Yet it was a time of tremendous achievement; technical knowledge and skill were developed with extraordinary rapidity. Your everyday comforts result from the creative energy of the people of that day. You are of Today. In your four years of college life you have witnessed the greatest nations in cultural development, bending all their manhood and materials into building greater and better engines and transports for mass destruction of all that other men have built. If people created with extraordinary rapidity in the first years of your alma mater, today’s changes come with the speed of light and leave people more or less bewildered. Today space has lost its meaning, and people on the other side of the globe have become as our neighbors on the next street. While you may wistfully indulge in pleasant dreams of enticing postwar gadgets, fascinating new materials, and resplendent classroom facilities, you had best stay rather close to the practical, work-a-day world in which you must still live. The machine will assume even greater importance, but in both life and education, people arc your major concern. Children are people and their exploring minds and creative hands will remain very much the same. Your material of tomorrow will be the children in your classroom. May you succeed in moulding their minds to the task of building a better world for tomorrow’s men, that they may be the creators of the useful and beautiful, rather than the destructive. You have carried through your undergraduate work with enthusiasm and intelligence. May your future endeavor be as inspiring and progressive as has been the traditional record of Plymouth I eachers College graduates. Robert L. Stevenson PAULINE LOUISE BELYEA Artistic, respectful, and quiet Commuter 1, 2, 3. GERTRUDE BROWN BARRON Sincere, versatile, and reliable Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3, 4; Social Club Council 3, 4; Forensic 1; Publicity Committee 3, 4; Chairman 3; Athletic Association 1, 3; Secretary 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Class Team 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Team 1, 2, 3; Varsity 3; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY ANN BRACKETT Naive, mischievous, and industrious Student Council I; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3; Chapel Choir 3; Forensic I; French Club 1; Vice-President I; Athletic Association 3; Field Hockey 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton I, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 1, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. ELVIS LAURA BRALEY Ambitious, determined, and optimistic Forensic 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prospect I; Volleyball 4; Class Team 4; Softball 4; Bowling 4; Badminton 4; Deck Tennis 4. 23 IDA MAY COLBY Willy, truthful, and original Basketball 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH MARTHA CRANDALL Talented, industrious, and persistent Student Council 1; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2, 3, 4; Director 3, 4; Chairman 4; Publicity Committee 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Athletic Association 2; Deck Tennis 4; Badminton 4. VIRGINIA LORRAINE DEACHMAN Conversational, ambitious, and friendly Student Council 2, 3; Class Vice-President 4; Social Club Council 3; Glee Club I; Yearbook Staff 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. DINA ALBERTA DONATI Vivacious, amiable, and jovial Glee Club 1; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2, 3, 4; Recording Secretary 1; French Club 1; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3; Varsity 2. 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton I, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. 24 V4 EUGENIA EMMA DREW Companionable, loyal, ami fair Glee Club I, 2, 4; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Class Team 1. MARY JOSEPHINE DONOVAN Generous, milling, and understanding Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Secretary 2; Orchestra 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1; Field Hockey 1; Volleyball 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Team I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 2, 3; Varsity 3; Softball 1, 2. 3, 4; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH GILMAN Talented, cheerful, and gentle Badminton 3, 4; Deck Tennis 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. FRANCES LOETTA ELDREDGE Resourceful, confident, and blithesome Student Council 2; Assistant Flouse Chairman 2; Class Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensic I. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Athletic Association 2; Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3; Varsity 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. 25 BARBARA MAY GOVE Dependable, faithful, and conscientious Student Council 4; Secretary 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. MARION ALICE JOSLYN Courteous, responsible, and sensible Student Council 3; Secretary 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 4; Band 3, 4; Librarian 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; Art Club 3, 4; Basketball 1; Yearbook Staff 4. DOROTHY EUNICE LIBBF.Y Humorous, reliable, and genial Art Club 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Commuter 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4. MARION EVELYN LUCY Courteous, logical, and generous Student Council 4; President 4; House Chairman 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Publicity Committee 3, 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Bowling 2; Badminton 2; Deck Tennis 2. 26 ELIZABETH RUTH PATTEE Enthusiastic, gay, and tolerant Glee Club 4; Basketball 1; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. NORMA ALTHEA MOULTON Original, cooperative, and carefree Student Council 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3; Varsity 2, 3; Softball I, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. DRINA MAY PERKINS Lively, persevering, and artistic Class Vice-President 3; Social Club Council 3, 4; President 4; Glee Club I; Pan Athenaeum 2, 3, 4; Forensic 1. 2, 3; President 2; Art Club I, 2. 3, 4; Treasurer 3; French Club I; Publicity Committee 4; Yearbook staff 4; Athletic Association 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 4; Basketball 2, 4; Class Team 2; Softball 3; Tennis 2; Bowling 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis I, 2, 3, 4. JULIA LUCILLE PEASE Petite, shy, and athletic Basketball 3, 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. 27 CYNTHIA ROSE PHILBROOK Energetic, industrious, and resolute Pan Athenaeum 3; Forensic 1, 2, 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Field Hockey 1; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. ELSIE MARY RAILTON Athletic, enthusiastic, and honest Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Pan Athenaeum 4; Forensic 1, 2; Athletic Association 2; Field Hockey 1, 2, 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 4; Class Team t, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2. 3; Varsity 2. 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Z; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 1, 3, 4; Deck Tennis I, 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH ROWLAND Attractive, popular, and considerate Student Council 2, 3; Vice-President 4; Social Club Council I; Secretary-Treasurer 1; Pan Athenaeum 2, 3, 4; Director 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Bowling 3. NAJLA RACHEAL SAMAHA Witty, nonchalant, and adventuresome Forensic 2; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. 28 NELLIE CLAY THOMPSON Ambitious, loyal, and demure Social Club Council 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; President 4; Art Club 2. 3. 4; President 3; Yearbook Staff, Assistant Editor 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 3, 4; Deck Tennis 2, 3, 4. BEVERLEY EVA SANBORN Dunfnl, reserved, and poised Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Social Club Council 2, 3. 4; Vice-President 2; Glee Club t. 2, 3. 4; Assistant Librarian 1; Librarian 2; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2. 3. 4; Director 2. 3; Forensic 1, 2, 3. 4; Corresponding Secretary 3; Publicity Committee 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4. PAULINE TILLOTSON Capable, benevolent, and faithful Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Secretary 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 4; Pan Athenaeum 2. 3, 4; Director 4; Art Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Softball 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3; Ping Pong 3; Deck Tennis 2, 3. PAULINE WADE Composed, courageous, and trustworthy Art Club 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Class Team 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Team 3; Softball 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3; Badminton 2; Deck Tennis 2. 29 LEOTA RUTH WHITCOMB Clever, efficient, ami dependable Student Council 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Publicity Committee 2, 3; Yearbook Editor 4; Athletic Association 3; Eield Hockey 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Team 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2. 3; Varsity 2, 3; Softball I, 2. 3, 4; Tennis 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Badminton 2; Ping Pong 1, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 2, 4. BEVERLY BAKER WILMOT Active, jnendly, and witty Class President 1; Social Club Council I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Pan Athenaeum 2, 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2, 3. 4; Athletic Association 2, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I. 2. 3 4; Class Team I, 2, 3; Soft-ball 1, 2, 3. 4; Tennis 2; Bowling 2. 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong I, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. 30 WILLIAM F.DGAR BIGELOW PHILIP C. TAPPLY Commerce Curriculum Student Council, Class President I (1939-40); Band 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Served in the U. S. A. A. F. 1942-1945. Elementary Curriculum Forensic 1, 2, 3. Served in U. S. A. A. F. 1942-1945. DONALD BURNHAM CHESLEY Secondary Curriculum Served in the U. S. A. A. F. 1943-1946. MARGARET TRACY READIO Elementary Curriculum P.N.S. Class of 1937 Representative 1, 2; Social Club Council 3; Glee Club 1; Volleyball 2; Basketball 2; Bowling 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 1937. 31 CLASS ODE Lead us through straight paths of learning; Guide us to the highest star. Let us follow your directions, As our journeys lead us far. Hold us firm by admonitions; Let our hearts begin to learn; Let us cherish from your fireside “Memories that bless and burn.” May we sec the Conning Tower And the red walls ivy grown When we need a strong hand’s guiding, And we face the night alone. Let us guide, as you have led us, Restless feet that wonder starts. May the faith and truth you gave us Light the candles in their hearts. 32 JUNIORS Officers President ------ Marion Randall Vice President - - - - Barbara Stoncsifer Secretary-Treasurer - - Roberta Hennessey First row: D. Elliott, M. Thompson, R. Hennessey, B. Stonesifer, B. Tobin, M. Collison, E. Jackson, I. Berg, A. Harrigan. Second row: E. Sinclair, A. Cryan, P. Farnsworth, V. Matilla, B. Varney, M. Gould, C Davis, J. Lord, E. Pushcc, R. Hood. Third row: S. Stover, M. Randall, S. Grindle, N. Delaney, S. Dyson, D. Fisscttc, A. Laync, E. Fraser, D. Yeaton, E. Randall. 34 SOPHOMORES Officers President ------ Wilbur Willey Vice President ----- Norma Johnson Secretary-Treasurer - - - Barbara Bishop First row: P. Storer, E. Gusmai, M. Cliche, Barb. Bishop, N. Johnson, M. Torosian, R. Falkcnham, R. Birch, V. Brown. Second row: E. Thompson, M. Devoy, M. Reynolds, O. Howe, W. Willey, K. Rogers, Bev. Bishop, P. Hobart. Third row: M. Day, E. Colby, J. Copp, J. Collison, P. Baker, A. Dupuis, N. Lyman. 35 FRESHMEN Officers President Vice President Secretary Trcasnrer Margaret Downing - - Irene Lucier - - Susan Dodge Katherine Reardon First row: M. Murdough, P. Malone, M. French, J. Blakely, L. Harrison, P. Ncilcy, C. Raf-topoulus, V. Bixby, M. Downing. Second row: L. Rugglcs, I. Lucier, R. Osgood, J. Ahern, J. Boynton, C. Brown, S. Dodge, J. Smith. Third row: L. Bakoulis, D. Clark, K. Reardon, M. Fish, D. Hocy, N. Leonard, J. Carlin. 36 COMMUTERS First row: P. Baker, B. Gove, J. Ahern, J. Pease, D. Yeaton. Second row: B. Pattce, L. Rugglcs, C. Brown, D. Keniston, 1. Berg. Absent: J. Boynton, I. Colby, V. Dcachman, J. Dole, A. Dupuis, N. Sam aha, L. Yeaton. 37 VETERANS First row: J. Chapman, R. Fournier, G. Gardner, R. Bouchard, A. Breton. Second row: B. Ryan, R. Upham, H. St. Laurent, D. Chenell, J. Watjer, A. Gossclin. Third row: H. Katsikas, N. Jean, C. Boutellc, J. Bassett, P. Beaton, C. Putnam, R. Santerre. Veterans Report In order to help worthy persons seeking to qualify as rapidly as possible for jobs in peacetime vocations, Plymouth T eachers College has been offering since February, 1945, a vocational program in commercial training. The purpose of this training is to recognize the need of vocational training opportunity for many young people whose education has been interrupted by war service or by work in essential industry. This program, which covers four semesters, trains students to be bookkeepers, clerks, salesmen, and secretaries. Admission requirements are not based upon previous scholastic attainments, even high school graduation, but rather upon the probable ability of the student to do the work satisfactorily. Classes meet daily for five hours five days a week. In the first year of the program there is little chance for choice of subject matter, but the second year subjects will vary according to work chosen by the student. These veterans have been welcomed as members of the student body and are a valued part of P.T.C. social life and activities. Standing: R. Gladu, H. Favors, R. Bolduc, J. Beckwith, E. Pierce. Seated: E. Avery, E. Dupuis, A. Boyer, H. Pike, F. Brown CRJIiniDG Orford Training School Bright shimmering green! Gay gorgeous colors! Delicious white shadows! That is Orford as we have seen it. We have watched the seasons and colors change, so slowly that green drifted into gold, gold into the silver of winter without notice. And similarly, Orford High School has changed from its newness and strangeness to friendliness and familiarity. Instead of a maze of faces looking at the strange new teachers, we find students, interesting and beloved. There is a sudden thrill of satisfaction known only by the teacher when she is able to answer a child’s, “Would you please help me with this?” Practice teaching—curious words to the Freshmen; interesting words to the Sophomores; anxious words to the Juniors; frightening words to the Seniors facing it. As swiftly as a flash of lightning, as rapidly as a falling star, the days and weeks pass. Practice teaching is no longer curiosity, anxiety, or fear. It is experience, experience burned deeply into the minds and hearts of the Seniors, experience to be used and re-used as the years pass into time! Bright shimmering green, silvery silent winter—that is Orford. That is our practice teaching. Fay Clement 40 Plymouth Training School As prospective teachers, we have studied methods of developing children in ways best for them and for the community. At the training school, under the guidance of our critic teachers, we put into practice the subject matter which we have studied for the previous three years. Here we have the opportunity to become acquainted with boys and girls representative of those we ourselves will be guiding during our future years. As I reminisce over the thirty-six weeks spent at the Plymouth Training School, many lasting memories are brought to my mind by thoughts of a red brick building, noon lunch, lesson plans, registers, conferences, reading groups, gym classes, water colors, operettas, Christmas plays, laughing children, helping hands, room duties, bulletin boards, the office, recess, baseball, jump-rope, marbles, and snowballs. From that day in September when we meet for the first time our roomful of eager children, until the day in June when we bid them farewell, let us remember this:— “Thou shalt not kill one breath of stirring endeavor in the heart of a little child.” Frances Eldredge 41 Marion Lucy President of Student Council Student Government Wc arc living in a democracy. This fact is brought more closely to the students here at Plymouth Teachers College through our Student Council organizations. “Honesty, responsibility, cooperation, and good faith are the prerequisites of any form of democratic government.” Thus we have carefully chosen them to be the ideals of our student government. Tomorrow wc shall be going out into classrooms of our own, filled with eager faces looking up to us for wise and helpful solutions to their problems. Speaking for the student body as a whole, I feel that we are much better qualified to solve these problems because of our training in the ways of democratic life on our college campus. All through our training we have had to solve similar problems and set up laws for those who needed them. Wc arc able to detect right from wrong and to have will power enough to stand up for our ideals. Everyone has a definite goal or ideal to reach in living. Ours is to help to educate the men and women of tomorrow so that they will be better citizens of America, and so they will appreciate the free and independent life of our democracy. Our student government has taught us to shift for ourselves and to realize what it is to be independent and to carry responsibility. Wc have been taught to think for ourselves and not to jump to false conclusions. We American citizens arc living in an ever changing society! Now that the bloodshed and strife of World War II have drawn to a close, there arc still many trying problems and difficult situations to be solved, before the world will actually be at peace. It is our duty as teachers going into a world, which is at present in turmoil, to help the children to find the right road to follow. Parents will be entrusting their loved ones to us, and with Infinite guidance, wc must do our best to carry out these ideals which have been instilled in us. 42 Marion Lucy a C€RflM 75 Years of Teacher Training at Plymouth The history of Plymouth Teachers Collette is the story of the labors of earnest, inspired people, striving to raise standards of leaching and education in order that citizens of New Hampshire might better fulfill their destinies as free citizens in a progressive America. In the early nineteenth century, teaching was not a profession; it was often only an interlude for another career. No training for teachers was required other than that of the district school from which they had come. Their lack of training could be overcome by their firm use of the birch rod; their lack of knowledge could be supplemented by the antiquated books bought with the proceeds of the town dog-tax. Progressive citizens early realized that poverty-striken schools, taught by untrained teachers, would doom to failure the world’s greatest experiment in democracy. Several early academies had attempted teacher departments. One of these academics was the Holmes Plymouth Academy where Samuel Read Hall had labored for a few years before the failure of an expected endowment had put an end to his hope of creating an institution solely for the training of teachers. Academies existed primarily for the preparation of a select few for colleges. Farsighted men saw that only in separate institutions could standards of high teacher training be maintained. As early as 1836 Rev. Charles Brooks had lectured before the legislature of New Hampshire and throughout the state on the subject of normal schools. The reports of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction prior to 1870 are filled with arguments stressing the need for a state institution for the training of teachers. After years of agitation and citizen-education led by Amos Hadley and Hiram Orcutt, the legislature of 1870 passed an Act for the establishment and management of a state normal school for the better training of teachers for the common schools of the state. The board of trustees located the school at Plymouth, which had offered the Holmes Plymouth Academy Building and other support to the new school. The first session opened on March 15, 1871, with Silas Pearl and Amos Hadley in charge. The mere establishment of a normal school did not bring it success. The school was besieged on all sides by enemies, the jealousy of the academies, the usual parsimonious individuals, and those people who always believe that what was good enough for their grandfathers is good enough for their grandchildren. The small appropriations were insufficient to employ enough teachers. The wonder is that the school survived for 13 years almost without support; the greater miracle is that in the face of such obstacles the high ideals of teacher training set at the beginning were never neglected. Because of low standards of education prevailing in the state, students were admitted who had only the most rudimentary education. Although courses were of one year’s duration, the ideal of a professional school was maintained from the start. As early as 1874, at least twenty years before the system was attempted in any other normal school in the country, the grade and high schools of Plymouth had been organized as training schools under the direct supervision of the normal school. The curriculum of the normal school was so arranged as to give continuous, integrated study, not only in the subjects taught but in their practical application to the mechanics of the classroom and the needs of school children. Normal school graduates working throughout the state quickly showed the results of their professional training. They were sought and they commanded higher salaries. Interest and recognition began to grow throughout the state. The advent of Henry P. Warren in 1876 marked the opening of a new era for the school. He introduced higher standards of admission. The subject-matter content of the normal school courses was broadened. Professional training was extended throughout the curriculum. Charles C. Rounds, who succeeded Mr. Warren, extended the ideas which the latter had introduced. The state began to give more support. A new school building (Rounds Hall) and a new dormitory were erected in 1890. Increased appropriations made possible the employment of more teachers and the enlargement of other facilities of the school. In 1882 the curriculum was extended to two years, and all-day teacher training periods in the training schools w'crc begun. Higher standards in the professional educational subjects and in subject-matter courses, particularly in the sciences, marked a steady raising of norms both professionally and scholastically. The curriculum began to include such subjects as art, music, elocution, and physical culture, showing a broadening concept of the physical and cultural needs of the public schools. Shortly after the turn of the century Henry C Morrison became Superintendent of Public Instruction in New Hampshire. His keen appreciation of the value and services of the normal school and his understanding of state needs aided the development of the school. In 1911 Ernest L. Silver, with experience as superintendent of schools and as principal of Pinkerton Academy, which he had but recently reorganized to meet the needs of the new century, became principal at Ply- 44 mouth. His administration of 35 years was to see the normal school grow to maturity, spiritually, professionally, and physically. As the general level of education throughout the state became higher, entrance requirements had been raised. In 1915 high school graduation was made a requirement for entrance. The normal school, so great was its prestige in the state, could afford to reject any student at any time for qualities which would not be conducive to successful teaching. During Principal Silver’s administration, a new emphasis was placed upon practice teaching for elementary students. Each course in the normal school had a coordinating period of training in the actual problems attending such a course in teaching. A new training school was opened in 1914 in which the new program, one of carefully correlated learning and teaching, was carried out. The success of this method was so apparent that it has been continued to the present. Three year elementary curricula were introduced in 1933 and four year curricula in 1936. Degrees were first granted to elementary graduates in 1940. During the early years of its existence; the normal school had made no attempt to prepare teachers for the secondary field. With the rapid growth of junior high and high schools about the turn of the century, it became necessary for some institution within the state to prepare professional teachers for this field. Exhaustive studies by Mr. Morrison revealed the old truth that such teachers must be prepared in professional schools, not in departments of other institutions. As early as 1905 the normal school had offered a one year program for college graduates. In 1910 three year curricula for supervisors of music, art, and home economics in elementary and secondary schools were introduced. In 1916 a three year curriculum for junior high school teachers was begun. From these modest beginnings the field has been enlarged to include the preparation of secondary school teachers. In 1919 three year curricula for teachers of home economics and commerce were started. These were followed in 1921 by a three year curriculum preparing secondary teachers in history and other social sciences. These courses required a broadening of subject nutter background. High schools for the training of these teachers were opened at Orford, Dalton, and Hampstead. Competent critic teachers supervised the actual teaching of student teachers in the practical professional problems of the teacher in the small high school. There had been criticism of the secondary work of the normal schools, but when, year after year, superintendents rated graduates of the normal school far above teachers prepared by colleges and universities, it was recognized that strict professional education made the successful teacher. Carefully balanced curricula with a wisely restricted choice of electives, professionally emphasized, had produced superior secondary teachers. By 1933 all secondary curricula had been lengthened to four years. Plymouth Normal School had become a teachers college in fact, if not in name. The establishment of secondary curricula did not affect the preparation of teachers for the rural schools. Plymouth maintained training schools in one-room rural schools where students practiced under supervision. In 1922, by means of extension courses and by special arrangements with school districts, students took over rural schools in the northern part of the state. Northern districts came to employ qualified trained teachers whose professional work raised the standards of the rural schools to levels comparable with those of village schools of the industrialized regions of the state. In 1919, the creation of the State Board of Education, which centralized all educational activities of New Hampshire, added to the prosperity of the normal school. The normal school entered more aggressively than ever into the task of bringing extended training to experienced teachers through summer schools, institutes, and extension courses. Commissioner Butterfield and Commissioner Pringle brought wise understanding and careful planning into the entire realm of New Hampshire education. Their firm insistence upon high standards and the highest professional skill enabled the normal school to expand its field of influence. In 1927 the American Council of Teachers Colleges made a survey of Plymouth Normal School and rated it a Grade A teachers college; a rating it has since held. In 1937 the state legislature officially recognized the increased stature of the school by changing its designation to Plymouth Teachers College. From a school, housed in an ancient academy building, Plymouth had become a teachers college with modern dormitories and classrooms, with training schools for elementary, junior high, and high school teacher training. The war years have witnessed turmoil in the teacher preparation field. Suitable young people have been summoned to war jobs. Smaller enrollments have necessitated the closing of some training schools. This entire policy of retrenchment is temporary. The reconstruction years will place renewed emphasis upon teacher preparation and professional standards of the schools. Herein lies our exceptional opportunity, to keep the standards of our profession high, to advance to a new understanding of the needs of each and every child, to be worthy, of the fine tradition of 75 years of teacher training at Plymouth Teachers College. Norton R. Bacliy ’41 45 Treasures Remembering The surest treasures. Most gratifying by far, Arc really the simplest; They’re found wherever you arc. By sharing they triple, They cannot be expended. Have you ever heard Of a song that was ended? Though the music may stop. The song will continue; Now the melody’s yours. You have locked it within you. Whenever you hum it, Another may gain pleasure, But you have not lost it; You arc sharing your treasure. Whenever you're smiling, You give away that smile; But the smiles you receive— Are they not worth your while? The treasures of value Would be lost if hoarded; Can so great a loss Ever be afforded? These arc the true values. Smiling, singing, and countless more; Love, Beauty, Hope, Joy— Life offers a boundless store. Elainf. Sinclair '47 I love to trudge through fallen snow. And dream of happy days ago. When all of us were gay and young— War heroes now—yet then, unsung. We knew not hate, nor fear, nor dread; We did not freeze, nor want for bread. We loved the snow and winter's sun; It brought a fairyland of fun. Our poles in hand, with childlike skill. We’d ski down Old Man Parker's hill A running start, a belly flop,— Then pull the sled back to the top. Our skates were almost magic things; We’d float along as though on wings. But now I trudge, slow, bent, and old. With shoulders hunched from winter’s cold. Snowflakes that fall upon my cheek, Recall some scene of which I speak. That flake that fell from wintry sky. Has kissed a teardrop from my eye. Barbara Tobin ’47 Our Challenge In 1942, High Schools all over our country graduated students into a world at war. We had been at peace for twenty-five years, but when we finished twelve years of schooling, no one knew what was going to happen. The war did not seem very real to us, but yet—we did not know. A few of the boys from every class were missing on that day in June: they were among Uncle Sam’s forces. We did not have all the gasoline we wanted, nor all the sugar, but such deprivations were a novelty rather than a hardship. We thought that in another year, surely everything would be changed again. Little did those boys who left school, and many others know they would soon be on the Anzio beachhead, at Bastongne, Salerno, Guadalcanal, and Bougainville. Those boys fought for principles we hold dear, principles which other countries have yet to learn. Now that some of those boys have returned, and are returning,—we have our job to do. We have taken four years to prepare ourselves for educating to-morrow’s citizens. Our class is graduating from college when the world is at peace for the first time in four years. This should mean a great deal to us, not only that we have more gas, more meat, more canned foods, but that as prospective teachers, we have a new generation to educate. The minds of the young people have been contaminated with greed, hate, revenge, which only education can wipe out. The returning veterans must be re-educated that the minds of all will once more be peaceful. Only when men understand each other can they learn to live with each other. That understanding will come through education. Our class truly has work to do, a challenge. Peace and goodwill can and must be restored once more in every person’s mind, rich or poor, statesman or ditch-digger. The teachers will play a large role; and our class will meet that challenge! 46 Ruth Merrill '46 Cadence Wild and unfettered, the cascades rush over the mountainside, leaping over boulders, dashing blindly into blank rock walls. Like children, anxious, curious, and untiring, they scurry through the green forest, catching only a glimpse of life in its unending race. With no purpose but to explore the gorges, they roar their anger at the whirlpool in which they arc caught, or shout their glee in the straight narrow runs presenting no obstacles to their progress. High in the dark night sky the cascades behold a host of stars beaming down on them. A quietness, lovely to feel after the day's journey of bounding over the rocks, steals over the tired cascades. They watch the sure, steady light and follow its course. They listen to the silence of the stars, and their boisterous voices become whispers. They discover the secrets of the world about them, and learn to use their new knowledge. They grow, unconsciously perhaps, and expand until their narrow channels arc too small to hold them. But wait— still the stars lead onward,—to the deep river. The cascades gasp a last breath of childhood and slip into the stream. Dark brown river of learning, Wide, silent, and deep. White stars constantly gleaming. Calm vigil to keep. Tall, fossed cataract tumbling In evergreen shade, Swift, sure, faithful, and lovely— Tossed silvery cascade. Ruth Gilman '46 Skiing There is no need to fear for youth today— Not while they turn away from city walls To seek the snow-wrapped hills in holiday. Defying ice winds wrath with laughing calls. As down white slopes they ski. wings on swift feet, Mute cries of rapture caught on breathless lips At this new taste of freedom, sharp and sweet, On ribbon trails of satin curves and dips. Pauline E. Soroka Interest in skiing at P. T. C. has taken a forward impetus within the last four years. Skiing is no longer considered a sport for the daring athlete who can hurl himself over a mammoth jump or race down a precipitous mountain trail at reckless speed. Rather, it means a Sunday afternoon at the park”; an all day jaunt through New Hampshire mountains; being with the gang”; soft, rolling, snow-covered hills; crisp,cold northern winds; spills and turns; wind burns and lame muscles. Surely that girl who has spent four years at P. T. C. and has not heard the melody of skis on new fallen snow or stood in awe at New Hampshire's mountain beauty has lost some of the most worthwhile education values accessible to her. 47 B. WtL.MOT The Mountains As we ride through the mountains on a cold and frosty night, There’s nothing to be seen, there’s nothing at all in sight. The mountains are dark and protecting, Wc know, though we cannot see, For there isn’t a star in the heavens To cast light on a single tree. The birds in the woods are sleeping, and the flowers have long been gone, But the trees on the mountains are waiting for the break of the early dawn. And when the sun comes up Over the towering hills, Then, we’ll hear the chirping of birds And see the babbling rills. But now the mountains are dark and very still, As they watch us go, up and over the hill. Ermine Gvsmai ’48 The Strangeness of Memory As I watched the stars dance about, I wondered why my memory played such pranks as to make my surroundings change and to whisk me back to another night when they glimmered uncertainly in the same way. Memory is a strange thing. It forces the past upon the mind, and in the midst of boredom, one may feel gay. One relives the laughter, gestures, smiles of friends. He sees again with beautiful precision, as though on a technicolor screen, all his thoughts, words, and actions. But some ideas arc vague when one strives to bring them to the fore. There is a net of years, strong and delicate as a spider’s web, which cannot be pushed aside, and in the midst of laughter, one feels sad. Margaret Downing ’49 On Hearing Robert Frost Each person’s life is much more complete, When meetings are made. That will leave a memory never to fade. He came to us from his world of words. I’m glad I could know this white-haired sage. Who could make life so simple in a complex age. He seems like one who has stood aloof; As he watched the world through peace and war, I could almost hear, “What are you troubled for?” He looked beyond things considered all-important. To a world by not many well-known. That world of nature where true greatness is sown. Not as before, do I now read through his lines, Not seeking a thought that’s supposedly hidden, But reading it simply, as he has so bidden. 48 Marion Randall ’47 A Christmas Message “Winds through the olive trees Softly did blow, Round little Bethlehem Long, long ago. The world was in a turmoil wild. With sin and wickedness defiled. The rich were bent on gaining more, Dissatisfied with all their store Of gold which lent no happiness, While peasants wanted food and dress, Too desolate to know their breath Of life was poverty and death. Corrupt in word and deed, their life Was hardly justified, and knife At throat or viper’s bitter sting Was all each pressing day could bring. Respect for power and moneyed hands Demanded in the strongest lands. While in the weakest, recognized Was money too, and not despised The power they desired to gain As all worthwhile. Should they remain Oppressed, while gold breeds carelessness, And nations live on wine and chess? They dwelt in envy, hate, and fear; They dreaded each ensuing year. No thing gave hope or faith to them, And least of all their fellow men. They lived because they had been born. As night is followed by the morn, Death followed life. Its power grew. Death was the only hope they knew. Through centuries the losing game Was theirs. And then—the Baby came. In the quiet of the night A golden star gave out its light. To guide the dull, despondent men To a stall in Bethlehem. Shepherds wondered at the sight And. knowing that the time was right To welcome in a Savior king. Set out to find the glorious thing. We have heard that wise men came, Singing praises in his name. And a shining angel throng Filled the quiet night with song. So they found the stable bare, And questioned, Would a King be there? A Savior living with the sheep? A Christ who has a watch to keep For human hearts, to make them love, Have hope and faith in God above? A Lord to lead us safely home Be born Himself to rove and roam?” They entered then the lowly shed Wherein the golden star had led. There slumbering, quiet on the hay, A darling, tiny baby lay. In awe they bowed their heads to pray With faith in peace that Christmas day. With love and hope born new again Began new life for heartless men. Soon dawns another Christmas day Upon a world in slow decay. The rich are rich, the poor still poor. The world, chaotic as before. Forgets the night that Christ was born, And on an earth still battle torn Men shout for peace and spoils of war. Forgetting they were fighting for A closer brotherhood of men. And they have closed their hearts again. While candles send a warming glow, And stars shine silver on the snow, Let us recall His holy birth. Then, on a dark and sordid earth, The light of peace will make us glad. We need the faith the shepherds had. They worshipped as a king, the Child— And the little Baby smiled. Ruth Guman '46 The Open Door of P. T. C. In these halls, so filled with memories Of the thinkers gone before. Find we, not only books of learning. But better still, guides to the open door, Through which we enter, yearning, Ever for more. Mary CucHt '48 49 Storm Let the snowflakes fall until They’re heaped upon my windowsill. Let them tumble, let them soar In the wild wind’s rush and roar. Let them gently hide the trees While the laden branches freeze. Let the housetops dress in white. Let the day become the night. Let the whistling wind blow long. Let it sing its high weird song. Let the midnight tell its tale In a mournful weeping wail. Let the storm king rage and sweep. Let him pile the snowdrifts deep. Let his fury soon be spent And the dawn be softly sent. Let the morning sing its psalm In a peaceful sunny calm. Let the daylight come and go: Let it smile upon the snow. Let the cold drifts be serene. Call the snow the winter queen. Let it sparkle, let it glisten. Let the loud wind stop and listen. Let the shadows stretch and grow, Cast their blue upon the snow. Let the daylight slow’ly fade: Leave the snow in evening’s shade. Let the starlight shine and shimmer; Let the crescent glow and glimmer. Let the icicles be bright; Let them glitter in the night. Let the world behold the charm Of winter' in majestic storm. Ruth Gilman ’46 Faith Faith “a firm belief or trust placed of the year. We have exhibited these four phases just past. When the crisis first came upon us, we were in the spring of our faith, trusting and abiding in all that was presented. As matters progressed we drifted into our summer of faith when every person built up greater understanding and cooperativeness, which in turn cemented, so we thought, our relationships with those striving for peace, forever. But, as the faith from summer turned toward autumn, it lost the brilliance and luster just as the trees lose theirs; and bit by bit, the populace shed its individual faith until, when winter came, we were groping in the storm for something to unite us in one common bond. This finally came in the shape of peace, which should have, by rights, created spring again, but by the dissension still prevalent, in our midst, we are veering from the cycle. Why cannot we find a formula for perpetual good faith even as our scientists arc trying to perfect formulas for more powerful destruction? Maybe the answer will be found through obtaining faith in ourselves. Will not this faith be built up by proper guidance from the new generation of teachers? in something or upon somebody” can be likened to the four seasons in the course of events up to, during, and through the period of history 50 Enid Randall New Guinea 1944 Excerpfcs from a Soldier's Letters Home APO 322, c o Postmaster San Francisco June 28, 1944 The people at home have not the faintest conception of the price that the boys arc paying for victories. Being in more or less of a rear area, I am forced to realize, when confronted with horrible evidence, as 1 am almost daily, that the price that I myself am paying is infinitesimal as compared with that paid by some who return, maintaining life, but who would be better dead. Men without eyes, without legs, without minds—there arc some emotions and realizations that arc impossible to acquire vicariously. People not confronted with the actualities of war cannot comprehend its significance; yet they cannot be condemned because such comprehension is beyond their mental power. Neither can they dismiss it from their minds as something too horrible for contemplation; nor,' as is more often the case, square the thought because of sheer indifference. They must be prepared individually to resolve that this beastly butchering of civilized human beings by civilized human beings will never again occur in their lifetime. Governments will probably never outlaw war, but it is within the power of rhe people of the state to curb the will to war. I can most assuredly say that the veterans of this war will never condone nor approve of another war for the simple reason that it will be in the power of the USA, a nation, that will emerge from this conflict, equipped as no nation has ever been before, to guide and lead the world on the road to a peace-loving and war-hating goal. A tremendous responsibility is ours, but we must shoulder it. If we lead righteously, confidently, and far-sightedly, no one will be afraid to follow. We must re-establish that principle of Christianity, “the brotherhood of nun”. If again in our lifetime, or in the years following, the world is once more maimed by savage butchery, the responsibility will lie heavily with the USA. We can have peace if we wish;—if we wish it above all else. August 10, 1944. Like you, I thought William L. White’s article very frank and most interesting. He makes clear and unmistakably impressive the dull sameness, the drabness, the obliteration of initiative, the awful depression of this politico-social system. Our experience in a democratic society makes this Communistic existence seem almost unbearable. But, as everything is relative, it causes no surprise to know that the present generation of Russians, who have known no other way of life, believe theirs far superior to that of the debased democracies . The difference between Communism and Democracy is not merely a difference in form of government, but vastly more important, it is a difference in a way of life. This, I suppose, is what makes the two ideologies so absolutely incompatible, so irreconcilable. The chasm between these two philosophies is vast and impossible to bridge. The corollary then is: because they arc so divergent, must they war against one another, must one conquer and obliterate the other, or can they exist side by side? I think, idealistically perhaps, that they can exist together. The English and American governments must think likewise, for the Atlantic Charter provides self-determination” for all nations. They can if they but will. Magnanimity will be necessary from each. By now we should both have learned to lose a little of our prejudice and make a sincere attempt. This is what I meant quite some time ago, when I wrote that war between us was not only not impossible but also unnecessary. At the time my remarks might have been misinterpreted as a defense of Communism—they were merely a defense of Russia. I should hate Communism. 1 loathe the doctrine and could not live under it. But the Russians I do not loathe—being a democratic citizen how could I? If my attitude is the prevailing one, then war between us will eventuate only if Russia resorts to arms to force her doctrine upon the world, but this I do not think she will do. I detest and fear the widespread opinion of the inevitability of a third world war. If people become convinced that it is inevitable, what can prevent it? December 24, 1944. Christmas eve in New Guinea! Undoubtedly a more peaceful night before Christmas would be hard to find. As I lie here awaiting sleep, everything seems hushed and still. I see the hills that rise but a few hundred yards away—hills easily seen tonight in the light of a bright, half full moon. Occasionally there is a dull flash of lightning on the horizon—the result of a storm in the valley beyond. It is warm and rather muggy with but a suggestion of a breeze. Breaking the stillness are cricket-like noises and throbbing, shrill, staccato sounds of other insects as they sing for rain, for mates, or just from sheer contentedness. A night carrying no suggestion of Santa Claus, but one that seems to feel the awe that it should, as though it knew that this night was once a very special one. T Sct. Francis J. Landry, 31013496 4th General Hospital APO 322, c o Postmaster San Francisco, Calif. 51 Prayer for a Patriot Give him red juicy apples from the neighbor’s tree. (He took some once, and fell, and bruised his knee.) Give him bright sunsets flaming red across the sky, For God alone knows when he’ll have to die. Show him red-cheeked children laughing cares away— He had so little time for youth and play. Let him dream in the firelight’s glow, and taste strawberries fresh and red: All these to match his courage, and the blood that he may shed. Give him lilies, and orange blossoms he may never know. Show him December branches laden down with snow, And snowballs flying through the air at some tall hat. Give him after school hours with glove and ball and bat. Give him white clouds sailing hopefully over head. Give him clean curtains, and fresh white sheets upon his bed. Give him white stars and a church bell’s peal— To match soul’s purity, and his shining, white ideal. Give him blue mountains to look beyond and see A glorious future beckoning—shining hopefully. Let him see blue skies and lively ocean foam. (And God, oh God, please bring him safely home!) Let him wear an old blue shirt, and overalls again. Let him feel sun, and wind, and spray, and little showers of rain. A child’s blue eyes, forget-me-nots—all these, dear God, please send. For well he’ knows that right and truth will triumph in the end. Wilbur Willey ’48 For Teachers Lib Fever A baby small, a perfect thing, More lovely than the rose; Untouched by life, as pure as love, Whose path no mortal knows. A growing child, a breath of faith, A precious gift to hold; A mother’s dream, a mother’s hope, A soul to guide and mold. A challenge great for those who teach, A pledge renewed each day. We cannot dim the torch of light, Because we lead the way. Betty Rowland ’46 (With Apologies to Masefield’s “Sea Fever”) I must go down to the lib again, to the lovely lib and a book, And all I ask while I study there, is a peaceful, quiet nook. And after that, a friendly soul, with laughter shaking, And a grey frown on the desk clerk’s face, at the Code of Ethics breaking. I must go down to the lib again, for the call of the coming day Is a wild call and a clear call—I cannot answer “nay”; And all I ask is a smile and a word to keep the spirits flying, And a pause at a desk, and a kindly glance to a kindred spirit sighing. I must go down to the lib again, to its scintillating life. To librarians’ ways, and teachers’ ways, where each book's like a rusty knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from an intellectual rover, And a quiet sleep, and a fluted bar, when the long siege is over. 52 Wilbur Willey ’48 SOCIAL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 10 Registration 14 Freshman Acquaintance 19 Faculty Tea for Freshmen 21 Freshman Initiation 22 Hike to Camp 25 Lawn Picnic Supper 28 Freshman Reception OCTOBER 6 Mountain Day 14 Parents’ Day 20 Keene Sports Day—here 27 Hallowe’en Party NOVEMBER 3 Card Party 10 Hall Dorm Entertainment 17 Thanksgiving Formal 24 Thanksgiving Recess DECEMBER 1 Sports Night 16 Carol Concert 18 Christmas Party 20 Christmas Party and Banquet 21 Vacation JANUARY 12 Truth and Consequences 19 Mt. Pcro Skiing 26 Faculty Entertainment FEBRUARY 2 Mid-Year Formal 8 Valentine Party 9 Carnival 14 Movies 15 Recess MARCH 9 Barn Dance 15 St. Patrick’s Party 16 Alumni vs. Varsity Basketball 23 Boys’ Entertainment 30 Sugaring-off Party APRIL 6 Informal Dance 13 Mary Lyon Entertainment 20 Spring Vacation MAY 1 May Breakfast 4 Commuters' Entertainment 11 May Formal 18 Hike 25 Spring Sports Day JUNE 1 75th Anniversary Celebration 7 Last Campfire 8 Senior Banquet 11 Last Chapel 14 Band Concert 15 Class Day 16 Baccalaureate 17 Graduation flcnwties STUDENT COUNCIL President Vice President Secretary Advisers Officers - - - - Marion Lucy - - - - Rita Falkenham - - - - - Barbara Gove ...............Miss Hoyt Mrs. Walker First row: Miss Hoyt, B. Gove, R. Falkenham, M. Lucy. Second row: R. Osgood, C. Raftopoulos, S. Dyson, E. Sanborn, V. Brown, E. Rowland, E. Fraser. Absent: Mrs. Walker. The Student Council is the governing body of Plymouth Teachers College. The student body chooses the various members of the Council, including members from each class. Two faculty members help in advising and in making decisions. The purpose of the Student Council is to interpret to the student body the customs, manners, rules, and regulations of the college. Disciplinary measures are enforced when necessary in maintaining due observance of rules and regulations. The Student Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month and at such other times as necessitated by items of immediate concern. 55 SENIOR GLEE CLUB Officers President ------- Marion Gould Secretary....................Ruth Crandall Librarian ------- Marilyn Day Director - -- -- -- Mr. Cochrane 1 1111 11111 3 ftlH 1 1 � l.f 11 I i II I « 4 First row: P. Storcr, E. Gusmai, M. Cliche. L Whitcomb, A. Harrigan, N. Johnson, R. Hennessey, B. Sanborn. Second row: E. Railton, B. Tobin. B. Stonesifer, M. Donovan, N. Delaney, D. Elliott, F. Eldredge, E. Thompson. Third row: D. Keniston, E. Sinclair, M. Randall, R. Crandall, M. Lucy, E. Drew, M. Collison, N. Moulton. Fourth row: Mr. Cochrane, S. Dyson, M. Gould, P. Tillotson, E. Pattce, M. Day, J. Lord, B. Varney, V. Halli-sey, M. Thompson. Absent:’ R. Birch, B. Brackett, P. Gordon, M. Joslyn, R. Merrill, E. Thomas, N. Thompson, Barbara Bishop. The Glee Club, an important musical organization of the college, is under the direction of Professor Cochrane. There are two divisions, designated as Senior Glee Club and Junior Glee Club. Both have weekly rehearsals with more frequent meetings when they are preparing for some particular event. The larger section of the Glee Club, composed of upperclassmen, is a more advanced group, and its goal is the perfection of harmony, dynamics, and voice-blending. Two concerts a year are usually given, attended by the college group, townspeople, and the parents and friends of the college faculty and students. They are the Christmas Carol Concert and a Spring Festival of Music. Occasionally the Glee Club furnishes music for the chapel period and Grade School activities. On Parents’ Day and Class Day they have an important role. This year they will appear on the program of the 75th anniversary celebration. Cooperation, good taste in music, and confidence before a group are developed through Glee Club membership. 56 CHAPEL CHOIR First row: F.. Railton, R. Hennessey, B. Stonesifer, O. Howe, R. Upham, M. Gould, N. Moulton, B. Varney. Second row: Mr. Cochrane, D. Keniston, A. Harrigan, E. Sinclair, J. Bassett, W. Willey, R. Bouchard. Absent: M. Joslyn, I Gordon, E. Sanborn, R. Merrill. The most recent of our musical groups is the Chape’ Choir, organized in 1945 under Jesse F. Davis, acting director of music in 1945. A special feature of the group is the a capclla singing of selections not only in our native tongue but in phonetic versions of songs of other nations. The choir has made our weekly chapel services more impressive and has taken part in various programs ot the college and community. 57 BAND Officers President - - Vice President -Secretary - - Librarian - - Director - - Student Director - Eleanor Jackson - - Ruth Merrill Marjorie Thompson Marion Joslyn - - - Mr. Boyd - Dorothy Fissette First row: M. Thompson, E. Jackson, A. Harrigan, E. Railton, R. Crandall, D. Fissette, M. Gould. Second row: Mr. Cochrane, E. Colby, D. Kcniston, Barb Bishop, E. Thompson, S. Stover, S. Dyson, B. Wilmot, Mr. Boyd. Third row: P. Storer, N. Leonard, J. Blakely, L. Bakoulis, B. Varney. Absent: R. Merrill and M. Joslyn. Commencement! The climax of four years of work and play at P.T.C.! In this impressive and colorful event, the band plays a major role. Nattily attired in their green and white uniforms, the band members lead the procession of graduates and undergraduates to the Commencement Exercises at the theater. Though the organization is small, having approximately twenty members, weekly rehearsals prove to be enjoyable and profitable. In the spring on sunny days, rehearsals arc held outdoors, enabling the musicians to practice marching as well as playing. From time to time during the year, the college band combines with the Plymouth Town Band to play for such affairs as Memorial Day exercises and American Legion conventions. The annual band concert is held on the Saturday night preceding graduation. Students, faculty, and townspeople gather to listen to the strains of familiar music coming from the balcony of Mary Lyon Hall. Faithful band members are rewarded at year’s end by receiving a felt “P”. Each additional year of attendance merits a felt horn to be worn with the letter. 58 ORCHESTRA Officers President - - - Vice President - -Secretary-T reasurer Librarian - - - Director - - - Student Director - - Nellie Thompson - Marion Randall Roberta Hennessey - Barbara Varney - - Mr. Cochrane - - Marion Gould First row: E. Railton, M. Randall, R. Hennessey, P. Storer, E. Thompson, J. Smith, R. Crandall. Second row: B. Stonesifer, Mr. Cochrane, B. Wilmot, Barb. Bishop, E. Jackson, D. Elliott, M. Gould, M. Thompson, D. Kcniston, B. Varney, Mr. Boyd. Absent: N. Thompson, R. Merrill, and M. Joslyn. Our orchestra gives students with musical ability an opportunity to keep in practice through weekly rehearsals, which under our efficient director, Professor Cochrane, prove to be profitable and to provide a source of much enjoyment to all the participants. The college owns a limited number of available instruments for those who wish to use them. Students interested in conducting may learn under the direction of the director. The orchestra participates in many college activities such as Parents Day program, Pan Athenaeum plays, the Spring Concert, Commencement, and others. A major activity is playing at chapel every Tuesday. Ducts, trios, and quartets are formed by various instruments which play for the Christmas banquet, chapel, and other activities. As teachers, wc shall find our orchestra participation a valuable asset. 59 SOCIAL CLUB COUNCIL Officers President - - Vice President -Secretary - - Vreasnrer - - Adviser - - - Drina Perkins Agnes Harrigan Joan Carlin Dorothy Clark - - Mr. Wass First row: E. Colby, N. Johnson, P. Hobart, G. Barron, M. Gould. Second row: M. Reynolds, B. Sanborn, A. Harrigan, Mr. Wass, W. Willey, D. Perkins, R. Hennessey, M. Thompson. Third row: B. Wilmot, M. Downing, A. Layne, M. Randall, R. Hood, J. Carlin, D. Clark. Absent: N. Thompson and P. Warren. The Social Club Council performs the duties of providing entertainment and conducting the social life of the college. The Social Club is made up of all the citizens of PTC and suggestions and ideas given by any member are gladly received by the Council at any time. The Council, which is the directing body, is made up of officers directly elected by the Student Body, the Presidents of the four classes, and other members appointed by the President of the Social Club. A Faculty adviser is chosen by the Council. With this personnel, the interests of all classes and groups arc represented equally, and the Council can then act as representative of the entire Student Body. When important questions arise, the issue is put before the Student Body for discussion and decision. The calendar of social events is arranged by the President, the officers, and often a special committee. We hope that the Social Club and the Social Club Council may open new fields in expanding our social activities. 60 PAN ATHENAEUM Directors ------- Ruth Crandall Eleanor Thomas Pauline Warren Marion Randall Elizabeth Rowland Pauline Tillotson Adviser.............................Mrs. Furlong First row: S. Grindlc, B. Tobin, I). Elliott, V. Matilla, D. Donati, A. Harrigan, D. Perkins, E. Drew, E. Sinclair, P. Farnsworth. Second row: N. Delaney, E. Jackson, E. Railton, E. Rowland, M. Randall, Mrs. Furlong, R. Crandall, P. Tillotson, B. Stonesifer, R. Hennessey, M. Thompson. Third row: B. Wilmot, A. Layne, S. Dyson, D. Fisscttc, E. Randall, B. Sanborn, R. Hood, M. Collison, M. Gould, C. Davis, S. Stover. Absent: P. Gordon, B. Patch, F.. Thomas, and P. Warren. Pan Athenaeum is the dramatic organization which consists of students who are interested in the acting, directing, and producing of plays. Membership is limited to upperclassmen, making the club a goal toward which you may work during your first two years. A small group of experienced members is selected as Group Directors, whose duties include the selecting and casting of the plays, as well as directing in rehearsals. Pan Athenaeum meetings are usually rehearsal work periods, but throughout the year, we have several informal meetings of the club at which opportunities are offered for the display of individual talent. All Pan Athenaeum productions are under the supervision and guidance of an experienced faculty adviser. 61 ART CLUB Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasnrer Adviser Wilbur Willey Leota Whitcomb Roxanna Hood Katherine Rogers Mr. Stevenson First row: K. Rogers, R. Hood, D. Perkins. Second row: L. Whitcomb, P. Tillotson, Mr. Stevenson, W. Willey, C. Philbrook, M. Reynolds. Third row: E. Sinclair, S. Stover, D. Libbey, P. Wade, D. Fissette, E. Bralcy, R. Falkenham. Absent: N. Thompson, M. Joslyn, M. Torosian, J. Copp. The Art Club offers its members an opportunity for creative self-expression through many mediums. The ability to draw is not a prerequisite of membership, for numerous other methods of expression are possible. The spirit of cooperation and friendliness are nurtured through club projects and social gatherings. The college has recognized the Art Club as an aid to many of its functions. The club has been called upon to make stage scenery and to furnish advertising: its members have been prominent wherever and whenever a discriminating, artistic eye is needed. Present members of the club were responsible in part for the completion of a decorative wall-hanging for the Little Dining-Room. Occasionally the club exhibits and offers for sale, articles of individual work; where a great variety is always to be found. The latest club project is the re-decoration of the interior of the school camp. The Art Club membership is limited, with new members being drawn from all classes. Weekly work periods and monthly social gatherings are made possible under the able direction of Mr. Stevenson. 62 FORENSIC Officers President - - - Vice President - -Secretary - - - Corresponding Secy. Adviser - - - Norma Johnson Marion Randall - - Gene Rich Barbara Stonesifcr - - Mr. Wass First row: R. Osgood. B. Sanborn. D. Donati. F. Eldrcdgc. J. Blakely, N. Leonard, B. Wilmot, F.. Braley. Second row: S. Dodge, E. Gusmai, Barbara Bishop, N. Johnson, Mr. Wass, B. Stonesifcr, R. Hennessey, V. Brown, D. Peirce. Third row: D. Elliott, E Sinclair, E. Colby, S. Grindlc, M. Collison, F. Clement, M. Donovan, J. Carlin, M. Randall. Absent: G. Rich, and P. Gordon. Forensic is a debating society on campus which contributes much toward keeping the individual well informed regarding world affairs and international problems. Our programs consist, for the most part, of informal discussions led by a committee which prepares and makes available the material that is to be covered in the discussion. The recreational aspect is promoted by occasional parties during the year. In our programs a large variety of subjects has been considered. In such a momentous age of war—then peace—we have had an extensive number of topics from which to choose. Discussing and making decisions on questions such as, “Atomic Power—How Should It Be Controlled? , have been very intriguing. Forensic, under the excellent supervision of Professor Wass, seeks to broaden the outlook of the student members who will be the leaders of the future. It develops for them a new interest in what is going on in the world and helps them to form opinions based on knowledge and understanding. 63 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Officers Chairman ------ Wilbur Willey Faculty Advisers.................Mrs. Tapply Mr. Ernst First row: Mrs. Tapply, Mr. Ernst. W. Willey. D. Perkins. Second row: B. Sanborn, M. Reynolds, M. Downing, G. Barron, M. Randall, R. Crandall, M. Lucy. Absent: C. Davis. This organization is in charge of all the college publicity. Through the Committee the officers of the various college organizations keep the student body, faculty, and public informed of campus events. The committee’s duties include informing the local paper. The Plymouth Record, and the Manchester Union of important college news items, and also sending news to home town papers. Information concerning training school activities is handled by a training school representative. The membership of the Committee is composed of the presidents of the four classes, the presidents of the Student Council and of the Social Club, and of four assistants. 64 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Officers President ----- Barbara Stoncsifcr Vice President....................Jean Dole Secretary.....................Katherine Rogers Adviser -..............................Miss Hodgdon First row: N. Moulton, B. Stoncsifcr, Miss Hodgdon, K Rogers, M. Gould. Second row: B. Wilmot, V. Halliscy, M. Thompson, C. Davis, A. Harrigan, A. Dupuis, D. Perkins. Absent: J. Dole. Sports have an important place in our extra-curricular activities. Students are seen daily making their way to the gym for an afternoon of volleyball, basketball, badminton, and deck tennis. In the fall and spring many afternoons are spent in the out-of-doors, in playing tennis, field hockey, and softball. Each year the Athletic Association looks forward to the Winter Carnival in which everyone in school has a part. Individual skills arc shown in sculpturing and skiing. In the evening competitive class basketball games are held. Although we have no competitive games with other schools, there is a friendly rivalry between classes, especially during the basketball season. 65 SENIOR VOLLEYBALL First row: E. Railton, N. Moulton. M. Donovan. M. Lucy. Second row: D. Donaii, B. Wilmot, E. Bralcy, D. Perkins. Absent: B. Patch, P. Warren. JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL First row: B. Stonesifer, A. Harrigan, M. Thompson, E. Jackson. Second row: M. Gould, R. Hood, E. Fraser, S. Dyson, S. Stover, C. Davis. 66 SOPHOMORE VOLLEYBALL First row: M. Reynolds, N. Johnson, Barbara Bishop, M. Devoy, K. Rogers. Second row: P. Storer, M. Torosian, E. Thompson, E. Colby, J. Copp, J. Collison, V. Brown. FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL First row: P. Malone, I. Lucier, K. Reardon, L. Harrison. Second row: M. Downing, M. Murdough, J. Smith, D. Hoey, M. Fish, V. Bixby. 67 SENIOR BASKETBALL First row: B. Sanborn, N. Moulton, M. Donovan, P. Wade. Second row: E. Rail ton, F. Eldredgc, B. W'ilmot, D. Donati, D. Perkins. Absent: B. Brackett, R. Merrill, P. W'arren, B. Patch, E. Thomas. JUNIOR BASKETBALL First row: V. Manila, N. Delaney, B. Tobin, M. Coilison, R. Hennessey. Second row: J. Lord, B. Stonesifer, A. Harrigan, M. Randall, E. Jackson, M. Thompson. Third row: S. Dyson, D. Fissette, A. Layne, S. Grindle, C. Davis, E. Fraser, M. Gould, R. Hood. 68 SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL First row: Barbara Bishop, Beverly Bishop, N. Johnson, E. Thompson, P. Baker, K. Rogers. Second row: M. Reynolds, P. Storer, M. Devoy, J. Copp, J. Collison, R. Birch, V. Brown. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL First row: J. Blakely, L. Harrison. Second row: I. Lucier, C. Raftopoulos, P. Malone, M. French, L. Bakoulis, K. Reardon. Third row: M. Downing, D. Clark, J. Smith, D. Hoey, M. Fish, M. Murdough, V. Bixby, J. Carlin. Absent: G. Rich. 69 FIELD HOCKEY First row: D. Perkins, B. Stonesifcr, A. Harrigan, K. Rogers. Second row: D. Fissette, M. Randall, C. Raftopoulos, I. Lucicr, L. Harrison, D. Clark, M. Thompson, E. Railton. Third row: P. Storer, M. Devoy, V. Matilla, J. Lord, R. Hood, D. Donati, B. Wilmot, S. Grindle, S. Dyson. Absent: P. Warren, P. Gordon, B. Patch. JUNIOR GLEE CLUB First row: N. Leonard, M. French, P. Malone, J. Carlin, J. Blakely, R. Osgood, L. Harrison. Second row: Mr. Cochrane, K. Reardon, M. Downing, J. Smith, D. Hoey, M. Fish, C Raftopoulos. 70 Remember When Stevie said, Where’s Drina”? We cleaned our rooms for a Home Ec project? Wormic majored in Math? Lucy was homesick? Daisy got a fur coat? We celebrated Elsie Bigelow’s arrival? B.B. met “Love, Mabel ? We couldn’t decide where Ruthie Gilman lived? Daisy was unsettled as to which Earl she wanted? Nell got a box of chocolates? Dina got caught with the brush? We won the carnival cup Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years? B.B. was 21 ? Polly and Kay divided the room? We had our first formal? Fay was awake for a class? Seven girls had a salami party? We had a party in Round’s Hall? The Student Council met? We learned mental telepathy? Thirteen of us slept in one room? Worm walked in her sleep? April Fool’s Day came in 1944 for the Freshmen? We all took a stroll through the tunnel at midnight? Kay and Polly sold hot chocolate? Sandy chased Worm out the window with a tennis ball? Certain species of human beings came in a certain window? Pinky went to Topeka? Everyone — well, almost everyone — got engaged? Belyca went home? Roller skating was the rage? Cyn gave a floor show at 9:30 on Freshman alley? We were in training? Mr. Davis gave vocal lessons? Sunburned individuals were uncomfortable at Baccalaureate? Flip taught music? Drina didn’t have a new hair-do? Tommy went to Hancock? The Kids went to Orford? Worm and Elsie lost an oar? Fee took piano lessons? We went to camp with Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson? The craze for honey-dipped doughnuts hit P.T.C.? The six o’clock edict was announced and recalled? The Wood Caravan hit Plymouth and we mourned? We had to give chapel speeches? Nylons came back? We consumed baked apples and green peppers? Patch’s cousin came to visit? We studied for State Exams? Roz laughed? The Seniors played the Vets? Donovan had her hair cut? There were powder tracks on the floor? Gigi went to breakfast? Lucy’s barber-shop opened? Eugeni sang Raining, Raining, Raining”? Roz had a chill so we collected all the blankets and hot-water bottles on the alley? We used to roll our dungarees? Lee whistled on the alley? Merrill reviewed the Chapel speeches? The Appendix Club was formed? Fran had snappy pajamas? Nell was getting Free Mail”? Gertie, Moulty, and Worm went fishing? Elvis had a watermelon party? The P’s came? B.B. gave permission? Gigi got her first warning? The Vets came to P.T.C.? Seven of us went to Boston for a week-end? Gertie became Mrs.? Everyone slept in Lucy’s room? Sandy’s bed walked down to the gym? We all got warnings after Xmas? after Easter? We were angels once? We went to camp in the fall? in spring? in early summer? Patch hurried? We were the Class of 1946? 71 GERTIE Expression: “I’ve got to write to my husband. Vice: The future Virtue: Loyalty ROZ Expression: Gee. I don’t know. Vice: Talking Virtue: Understanding POLLY Expression: “Yes—uh huh.” Vice: Beating the bell Virtue: Artistic ability B.B. Expression: “Wait for me.” Vice: Innocence Virtue: Cooperation ELVIS Expression: “It’s very, very nice. Vice: Relatives Virtue: Perseverance FAY Expression: “It’s just my native ability.” Vice: Politics Virtue: Orations IDA MAY Expression: I didn't say, but I wanted to. Vice: Flirting Virtue: Smile FLIP Expression: Oh. I may be prejudiced but—” Vice: Telephone duty Virtue: Musical ability DEACHIE Expression: I really don't care, but— Vice: Dieting Virtue: Amiability JEAN Expression: I know I didn't pass it.” Vice: Odd jobs Virtue: Skiing 72 DEE Expression: Is that nice!' Vice: Manchester Virtue:, Dark eyes DONOVAN Expression: “We will sec you.” Vice: Bangs Virtue: Friendliness EUGENIX Expression: Don’t mind if I do! Vice: Predicaments Virtue: Generosity FRAN Expression: Well, I don’t think that’s fair.” Vice: Week-ends Virtue: Promptness FEE Expression: No, no, that’s not it at all.” Vice: Men Virtue: Originality BARB Expression: That is—' Vice: Blushing Virtue: Humor G1GI Expression: “Anybody home?” Vice: Arguing Virtue: Helpfulness JOS Expression: Now, isn’t that dumb!” Vice: Interviews Virtue: Efficiency DOT Expression: Well, blow me down.” Vice: Laughter Virtue: Frankness RUTHIE Expression: Oh, Hannah! Vice: Quietness Virtue: Complexion LIB Expression: I’m from PTC. Where arc you from?” Vice: Singing Virtue: Industriousness 73 t'HJ'f-i J LUCE Expression: “It's just a howl!” Vice: Horses Virtue: Dependability DAISY MAE Expression: What’s good about it?” Vice: Mirrors Virtue: Ambition RUTHIE Expression: Some difference.” Vice: Sneezing Virtue: Alto voice MOULTY Expression: “Hotter than a cannon.” Vice: Pre-war stockings Virtue: Athletic Ability SANDY Expression: By heavens! Vice: Tardiness Virtue: Blonde hair CYN Expression: Any mail for me?” Vice: Independence Virtue: Effervescence PATCH Expression: “Oh, I was just talking to myself.” Vice: Hurrying Virtue: Benevolence JUDY Expression: You know what?” Vice: Hunting and fishing Virtue: Curly hair ELSE Expression: “Leaks like a sieve.” Vice: Candidness Virtue: Vitality BETTE Expression: “I don’t know.” Vice: Leg paint Virtue: Sunny disposition BETTY LOU Expression: Where’s Perkins?” Vice: Sleeping Virtue: Babies 74 HMBf SAMMY Expression: Gosh, I'll never make it. Vice: Plymouth Inn Virtue: Clothes POLLY Expression: Well, I don't know—” Vice: Shyness Virtue: Effort BEV Expression: Well, you know.” Vice: Maine Virtue: Voice PAW Expression: Has everybody gone?” Im- practicability Virtue: Personality SAMMY Expression: Cooperation is the keynote to success.” Vice: Sarcasm Virtue: Witticism LEE Expression: O. K.” Vice: Pen pals Virtue: Efficiency TOMMY Expression: Gosh, I’ve got a lot to do.” Vice: Giggling Virtue: Enthusiasm PINKY Expression: It’s getting late. Vice: Ollie Virtue: Capability WORM Expression: You knothcad! Vice: . Ad lib 'Virtue: Dancing NELL Expression: Got the nicest letter.” Vice: Coffee Virtue: Gaiety LOIS Expression: Oh, for heaven’s sake!” Vice: Vacations Virtue: Graciousness 75 SENIOR ADDRESSES Mrs. Donald Barron Salem, N. H. Rosamond Batcheldcr Raymond, N. H. Pauline L. Belyea Wentworth, N. H. William E. Bigelow Box 174 Danville, Vt. Betty A. Brackett 172 North Main St. Concord, N. H. Elvis Braley Alexandria,. N. H. Donald B. Chesley Winter Street Farmington, N. H. Fay L. Clement Woodsville, N. H. Ida M. Colby Rumney Depot, N. H. Ruth M. Crandall 57 Central Ave. Dover, N. H. Virginia L. Deachman Plymouth, N. H. Jean E. Dole Campton, N. H. Dina Donati 1364 Candia Road Manchester, N. H. Mary J. Donovan 40 North Spring St. Concord, N. H. Eugenia E. Drew Silver Lake, N. H. Frances L. Eldredge Moultonville, N. H. Ruth Gilman Campton, N. H. Phyllis E. Gordon 89 Pennacook St. Manchester, N. H. Barbara M. Gove Wentworth, N. H. Virginia Halliscy Houghton St. Webster, Mass. Marion Joslyn R.F.D. 1 Laconia, N. H. Dorothy Keniston Plymouth, N. H. Dorothy E. Libbey Warren, N. H. Marion Lucy North Conway, N. H. Ruth L. Merrill 69 Downing St. Concord, N. H. Norma Moulton 37 Catamount St. Pittsfield, N. H. Barbara Patch 337 Lowell St. Manchester, N. H. Elizabeth Pattee Campton, N. H. Julia L. Pease Wentworth, N. H. Daisy E. Peirce Grafton, N. H. Drina Perkins P.O. 213 Rochester, N. H. Cynthia R. Philbrook Warren, N. H. Elsie Railton Box 3 Salem Depot, N. H. Mrs. Stuart Readio 264 Pleasant St. Berlin, N. H. Elizabeth Rowland Rich St. Grovcton, N. H. Najla R. Samaha 40 Main St. Plymouth, N. H. Beverley E. Sanborn Maple St. Cornish, Me. Earl G. Sanborn Ashland, N. H. Philip C. Tapply 13 Lake St. Bristol, N. H. Eleanor D. Thomas Norwich, Vt. Pauline Tillotson Dalton, N. H. Nellie C. Thompson 62 Whipple Ave. Laconia, N. H. Pauline Wade Conway, N. H. Pauline A. Warren 63 Liberty St. Manchester, N. H. Leota R. Whitcomb Lee’s Hotel Littleton, N. H. Beverly B. Wilmot 45 Smith St. Woodsville, N. H. Lois I. Ycaton Plymouth, N. H. 76 EDITOR'S PAGE On a crisp fall day, the sky is a beautiful clear blue except for a few white clouds lazily floating along; and the road ahead seems to offer a promise. The apple tree, standing there in the pasture, shorn of its leaves, reveals the long years in which it has weathered the threatening storms and winds; but there it stands, dignified, strong, and steadfast. The pines and spruces form a dark background for the silver-white purity of the slender birches, remaining upright and firm through the seasons. Towering high above the lowly trees is the graceful, lovely elm, crowning the heights with its feathery, lacy branchlcts. How many birds and small wild animals have found refuge and comfort in the strong branches, and how many have found their food among its leaves! The road slowly wends its way along. It is a country road, not paved and smoothed, but rough, homely, and down to earth. There are signs of previous travel, but the beauty is still unharmed. Ahead there is a slight incline, and then, abruptly, the road begins to slope downward, revealing a glorious panorama which is the fulfillment of the promise of the long and winding road—the essence of beauty held in Nature’s palm and surrounded by the forested mountain heights. Symbolically, the road ahead is our career of teaching, and like the apple tree, teaching is old. It is a profession as old as man, for all the accumulated knowledge of today is the result of all the teaching since time began. Teaching still stands—open to the criticisms and oppressions of the world—yet it stands, dignified and strong with its surety of unending life. The teachers are the background—the persons responsible to a great degree for what the youth of today is, and the adults of tomorrow will be—as the background of pines and spruces is responsible, in part, for the whiteness of the birches. As among the leaves of the stately elm, little animals find food and shelter, so children find many doors opened to them by teachers. The open doors will lead to many lands and experiences along the highway of life. The teacher’s road is long, winding, and rough in places, too. However, although material rewards are few, there is a compensation. As teachers we can find the happiness and know the joy which comes from serving our fellow-man. Before the Class of 1946 there is a promise; its fulfillment lies with us. Leota R. Whitcomb 84 THE PARKER YOUNG COMPANY MAKERS OF FRANCONIA BOND LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE Compliments of Compliments of R. S. 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