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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1948 volume:

I T++E- CONMNO TOVE-fx 1948 JT T’ROSIM That I May Be of Service PLYMOUTH TfACHfflS COLL£G£ TABLE OF CONTENTS YEARBOOK STAFF DEDICATION PLYMOUTH CREED PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FACULTY EDITOR’S PAGE SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN LITERARY ACTIVITIES SENIOR HIGHWAY TRAINING SCHOOLS CLASS ODE SNAPSHOTS ADVERTISEMENTS 4 EDITOR Year Book Staff ASSISTANT EDITOR Wilbur Willey Rita Falkenham ART EDITORS LITERARY EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Beverly Bishop Ethel Thompson Pauline Hobart Jean Collison Natalie Lyman Virginia Brown Patricia Storer Katherine Rogers ADVERTISING MANAGERS Barbara Bishop Annette Dupuis BUSINESS MANAGERS Henry Vittum Ruth Birch CLASS ODE Mary Cliche Mary Torosian JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE Jason Boynton FACULTY ADVISOR Miss Doolittle Conning Tower Staff Sealed: Bcv. Bishop, A. Dupuis, V. Brown, W. Willey, P. Storer, E. Thompson, Barb. Bishop. Standing: Miss Doolittle, N. Lyman, J. Boynton, R. Birch, J. Collison. DEDICATION To Mr. Pollard, who has given us ideas to work with and ideals to strive for, the Class of 1948 dedicates this yearbook. 4 4 PLYMOUTH TEACHERS COLLEGE CREED P L Y M O U T H erseverance in effort Jl ideal oyalty to meals earning for service emories tkat Hess and kurn pportumty lor sell-expression nity witk kumanity rust in God onor to country and self The President’s Message We arc prone to say that these are crucial days, days of crisis. There is reason to believe that we will never return to a “normalcy” in which civilization moves slowly and the rate of cultural change is decelerated. There always will be critical problems in all spheres of life: economic, social, political, scientific. The years ahead call for leaders with knowledge, leaders with skill in solving problems through democratic processes, and, above all, leaders with dedication to those essential values which constitute a frame-work for healthier, happier living. Those of us on the faculty and staff believe that from Plymouth Teachers College go leaders possessing these attributes. We are proud of those graduating in the Class of 1948. We know we will be proud of the records they will make and the educational leadership they will exert in the communities they will serve. 4 6 Dr. Howard R. Jones Howard R. Jones President University of Minnesota, B.S., M.A.; Yale University, Ph.D. Ernest Leroy Silver • President-Emeritus Dartmouth College, B.L., Pd.D. M. Priscilla Alden Physical Education Sargent School of Physical Education, B.S.; Boston University, M.A. Ella Batchcldcr Kindergarten Graduate, Plymouth Teachers College Robert Lucius Boyd Natural Sciences Massachusetts State College, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, M.Ed. Ruth Olive Bozarth Social Studies Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed.; Teachers College, Columbia University. 8 William Edward Bragner Director of Student Teaching; Principal, Elementary School Dartmouth College, A.B.; Boston University, M.Ed. Anna Bean Brown Supervising Teacher University of Maine, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, M.Ed. Frances Burghardc Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College, B.Ed. Frances Clay Supervising Teacher Graduate, Plymouth Teachers College Frank A. Cummings English and Veterans' Registrar University of Vermont, B.S., M.A. Elizabeth Whiting Doolittle Librarian Bates College, A.B.; Simmons College, B.S. 4 9 Stella Hughes Durkee Supervising Teacher Castlcton State Normal School, B.E.; University of Vermont, M.Ed. Robert John Ernst Commercial Education Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; State University of Iowa, A.M. John C. Foley Physical Education St. Anselm’s College, B.A. Elmer B. Fulton Headmaster, Orford High School Dartmouth College, A.B. Ruth Griffiths Dean of Student Personnel Lowell State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed.; Boston University, M.A. Clarence D. Hart Supervising Teacher State Teachers College, West Chester, Pa., B.S. in Ed.; University of Pennsylvania, M.S. in Ed. 10 Lee B. Henry Languages; Dean of Men Amherst College, B.A.; University of New Hampshire, MJEd. Hans P. Jorgensen Music American Conservatory of Music, B.M.Ed., M.M.Ed. Regis Horace Commercial Education Plymouth Teachers College, B.Ed. Sarah Cauley Leahy Home Economics Boston University, B.S. in Ed., A.M. Lulu M. Hoyt Supervising Teacher Boston University, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed. Albert Merrill Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College, B.Ed. 4 11 Percy S. Ridlon English Bowdoin College. B.A.; Boston University, School of Theology, S.T.B. Charles Moors Science Tufts College, B.S. Marion Katherine Seavey Elementary Education; Remedial Reading Clinic, Boston University, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed. Luther John Pollard Education Lawrence College, A.B.; University of Wisconsin, A.M. Robert McKinney Social Studies Bates, A.B. Geneva May Smith Mathematics Boston University, B.S. in Ed.; University of Maine, B.A. 12 Robert L. Stevenson Art Massachusetts School of Art, B.S.; Boston University, M.Ed. Ethel Vittum Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College, B.Ed. Raymond L. Walter Science Ohio State University, B.S. in Ed., M.A.; Teachers College, Columbia University, Ed.D. Philmore Burlon Wass Social Studies University of Maine, B.S. in Ed.; University of Iowa, M.A. Evelyn Marguerite Waugh Social Studies University of Maine, P.B., A.B.; University of California, A.M. Rachel Merrill Wright Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College, B.Ed.; University of New Hampshire, M.Ed. 13 Pauline Ayres Dormitory Supervisor, Hall Dormitory Leila E. Broughton Dormitory Supervisor, Russell House Columbia University, B.S., A.M. Marilyn Foley Manager, Bookstore 14 Emma Walker Dormitory Supervisor, Mary Lyon Hall Helen Walter Registrar John Fletcher College, B.A. 15 Editor’s Message From the fall of 1944 to the spring of 1948 may seem a long time, but to us the years at Plymouth have given memories that have shortened the time immeasurably. Memories of hikes and campfires, of school camp and socials, of friends and faculty, of classes and clubs—all have pushed the sands of time rapidly through the glass of our college career. During these years we hope we have acquired the spirit of seriousness and the spirit of fun. Both are essential to successful teaching, for while the guiding of youth is a serious undertaking, the spirit of cheerfulness and good times is invaluable to that guidance. We hope the Conning Tower of 1948 has captured the best in fun and the best in seriousness, and that the four years at Plymouth Teachers College have crystalizcd these qualities into guiding lights for future years. Wilbur Willey ’48, Editor 16 HERBERT LINCOLN ARNOLD SILVER LAKE, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary Glee Club I, 2; Pan-Athcnacum 1, 2. 3; Secretary Social Club 1; Forensic I, 2; Art Club 4; House Sheriff 2; Future Teachers of America 4. RUTH AUDREY BIRCH LYMAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elementary Tap Dancing 1; Glee Club 2, 3; A Cappclla Choir 3, 4; Student Christian Movement 2, 3, 4, President 3; Future Teachers of America 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Class Secretary 4; Conning Tower 4; Badminton 3; Student Council 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4. v BARBARA BERKELEY BISHOP LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Commerce Class Treasurer 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Club 3, 4; International Relations Club 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3; Deck Tennis 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Midsummer Nights Dream 2; Conning Tower, Advertising Manager 4. f BEVERLY LUCILLE BISHOP LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elementary Student Council 1; Social Club 3, 4, President 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Class Vice-President 3, 4; Conning Tower, Art Editor 4; Bowling 1; Ping Pong 2; Tap Dancing 1. 18 VIRGINIA LEE BROWN CANAAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE Commerce Class President 5, 4; Student Council 2, Assistant House Chairman 2; Bowling 1; Social Club 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Softball 2, 4; Student Christian Movement 2; International Relations Club I, 2, 3; Corresponding Secretary 3; Deck Tennis 2; Future Teachers of America 3; Badminton 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Conning Tower Photography Editor 4. MARY INA CLICHE WHITEFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary Glee Club 2, 3; A Cappclla Choir 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bowling I; Deck Tennis 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2; Seton Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Dramatics 3; Field Hockey 4; Conning Tower, Ode, 4. JEAN OLIVE COLLISON JEFFERSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elementary Social Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3; Softball 2; Bowling 1; Ping Pong 2; Conning Tower, Assistant Literary Editor 4; Glee Club 1, 2. ANNETTE MARY DUPUIS PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Deck Tennis 1, 2; Badminton I, 2; Bowling 1; Ping Pong 2; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, President 3; Conning Tower, Assistant Advertising Editor 4; Outing Club 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. 19 DOROTHY ELLIOTT BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary Finished a Summer School 1947. RITA MAE FALKENHAM DALTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Commerce Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Vice-President 2; House Chairman 2; Volleyball 1, 3; Bowling 1; Badminton 3; Deck Tennis 1; Dramatics 3; Social Club 4; Conning Tower, Assistant Editor 4; Ping Pong I. PAULINE LYDIA HOBART SOMERSWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Commerce Social Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 1; Student Council 3; Deck Tennis 2; Bowling 1. NATALIE BRESNAN LYMAN LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elementary Band 1; Orchestra 1; International Relations Club 1, 2; Volleyball 1. 20 NORMA DELANY McGANN WHITEF1ELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elementary Social Club 1, 2, Treasurer 1; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Student Council 4; Assistant House Chairman 4; Scion Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3. THOMAS A. NOONAN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary A Cappella Choir 3; Band 3; Dramatics 3; Student Council 3, President 3; Seton Club 3; President 3. KATHERINE RITA ROGERS ASHLAND. NEW HAMPSHIRE Commerce Art Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2; Dramatics 3; Deck Tennis I, 2; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Social Club 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Seton Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletics Association 1, 2, Secretary 2. PATRICIA STORER BERWICK, MAINE Elementary Band I, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Orchestra I, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 4; Dramatics 4; Student Christian Movement 2; Ping Pong I; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 4; Cotwing Tourer, Assistant Photography Editor 4. 21 ETHEL LOUISE THOMPSON TILTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary Social Club 1; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 3; Ping Pong 2; Deck Tennis 1; 2; Badminton 1, 2; Outing Club 4; Softball I; Student Council 4; Science Club 4; Bowling 1; Student Christian Movement 2; Dramatics 3; Prospect 3; Conning Tower 4. MARY TOROSIAN CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elementary Athletic Association 3; Basketball 2, 3; Dramatics 3, 4; Badminton 2, 3, 4; Deck Tennis 2, 3; Prospect 3; Conning Tower 4. HENRY E. VITTUM PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 1940-1942 1946-1948 Secondary Class President 1; Class Vice-President 2; Men’s Glee Club 1, 2; Forensic Club 1, 2, President 2; French Club 1, 2, 4, President 2; Social Club 1, 2; Editor of The Prospect 1, 2; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2; Varsity Basketball, Manager 2; The Conning Tower, Business Manager 4; Representative 1; Constitution Committee 1. WILBUR WALLACE WILLEY LITTLETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Secondary Social Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 1, 2, 3; Class President 1, 2; Publicity Committee 1, 2, Chairman 2; Art Club 1, 2, President 2; Orchestra I; Men’s Glee Club If Ping Pong 1; Student Council 2, 3, 4; House Committee 2, 3, 4, Chairman 2, Assistant Chairman 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4, President 3; Prospect Editor 3, 4; Conning Tower 3, 4, Editor 4. 22 Junior Class First Row: K. Reardon, V. Bixby, M. Fish, D. Hocy, G. Rich. Second Row: L. Bakoulis, R. Osgood, J. Blaklcy, L. Harrison, C. Raftopoulos. Third Row: J. Smith, S. Dodge, I. Lucier, J. Carlin. Fourth Row: J. Ahern, M. Murdough, D. Haines, M. Downing, E. Comproni. Absent: J. Boynton, L. O'Mara, R. Perry, W. Sargent. Sophomore Teacher Training First Row: C. Van de Bogart, P. Lester, M. Lee, C Gregg, P. Wright, D. Hulse, B. Stonesifer, A. Fox, E. Noyes, R. Christie, M. Colby, T. Wade. Second Row: H. Peach, J. Saunders, G. Cunningham, P. Rock, B. Munn, I. Morrill, H. Brcssell, P. O’Neil, H. Katsikas, B. Ryan, T. Pfeuffer, R. Moulton; J. Magoon, T. Connell, A. Gaurino. Third Row: L. Lennon, D. Chcncll, J. Weeks, R. Guillcmcttc, B. Boyd, B. Hoyt, E. Bucklin, D. Eichel, R. Champagne, J. Eastman. Sophomore Liberal Arts First Row: E. Caycs, N. Caldon, J. Brackett, N. Wallis, R. Weston, President, K. West, J. Walsh, P. Sotos, H. Burns, R. Gould. Second Row: C. Clark, S. Sargent, J. Tuttle, H. Bremner, B. Farrell, H. Michaels, R. Gardner, E. Bourke, D. Tilson, H. Sargent, C. Hearn, D. Wade, R. Santerre; W. Woods, W. Peterson, M. O’Brien. Third Row: M. Jean, J. McGrath, B. Gardner, F. West, J. Nerbonne, F. Jacobs, M. Sylvcstrc, P. Harmon, L). O'Brien. Freshman Teacher Training Front Row: M. Poclman, R. Murdough, E. McClintock, B. Datson, M. Welch, L. Barden, President, M. Glass, M. LaPlante, A. Toli, J. Trumbull. J. Webb, M. Chcllis. Second Row: N. Madorc, D. Cliche, N. Johnson, H. Matava, R. Dumais, R. Bolduc, R. York, A. Rich, K. Hoff, R. Weeks, R. Hislop, F. Swetson, P. Varney. Third Row: T. Beiisfc, L. Kent, A. Johnson, A. Sheldon, J. Flanders, J. Cote, A. Roberts, M. Knox, E. Shields, J. Plankcy, J. Storcr, D. Harrigan, J. Willoughby, J. Howe. Fourth Row: T. Blanchette, L. LaBrie, B. Dolloff, R. Abbott, H. LaPlante, J. Ycaton, E. Annis, B. Marsh. M. Arsenault, E. Waymouth, M. Bourassa. Freshman Liberal Arts First Row: M. Crowley, A. Chase, A. Farnum, P. Colpitts, G. Russell, C. Taylor, Treasurer, R. Licb, R. Morrissey, J. Noyes, D. Bump, H. Angers, E. Hutchins. Second Row: R. McGIonc, R. Laramie, E. Grass, F. Howland, D. Sahmarsh, A. Cushing, E. Small, R. Paine, C. Randall, J. Doyle, C. Houle. Third Row: R. West, H. Sanborn, A. Card, G. Bryenton, J. Hearn, G. Tatham, D. Forsyth, P. Brown, R. Hudson, E. Robinson, E. Lasak, J. Spencer. Fourth Row: D. Holbrook, R. Parkman, P. Rutherford, T. Houle, M. Mcdzcla, P. Bruton, N. Kardos, A. Hayes, R. Blaney. Zt mc-ndcrc dtt£, zyb J7a4 t C+tua y ZK rvicu d a6 -6 L4 -Aurtff- Ztot kuy rv Z r dAtctf' £A i£ zrv '7]x s-' LjUU, ' Tr aJu Tq rv. ” D l Messtu. Faithful Forever Whenever the people in the small town of Occanbrook saw Daniel Matson trudging along, they would nudge each other and whisper, “There goes Crazy Danny.” The children would tag behind him and often would make fun of him by imitating his shambling steps. But Danny never turned on these children. Indeed, he seemed unaware of their presence and of their shrill taunts. He lived by himself in a small shack on the edge of a tiny graveyard, a short distance from the ocean. Danny had not always been known as “Crazy Danny.” In earlier years he had been a bright young man with a promising future as a musician. He had married a sweet girl and had become the father of a son, who was also called Danny. When little Danny was two years old, his mother died. Big Danny was inconsolable. He gave up his work and with his small son went to live in the little shack which he had built on the edge of the graveyard. Strangely enough, they seemed to be happy. At night, when the boy was asleep, Danny would take long walks by himself, through the woods and along the beach. He loved to sit on a rock and watch the waves break high on the shore. For two years big Danny and little Danny lived by themselves. Then one day little Danny became sick. Big Danny tried to nurse him back to health, but all his efforts failed, and the little boy died. With a breaking heart, Danny laid fiis little son to rest beside his mother. Bewildered and crushed by this new loss, he became more of a recluse than ever. Years passed, and Danny became an old man. He had one passion, his violin. At night, people passing on the lonely road could hear his wistful music. If it were sweet and low, they would say, “Danny is lonely tonight.” But if it were wild and eerie, they would say, “Danny is grieving tonight. God have pity on him.” Danny would go out to the little burying ground, and sitting beside the graves of his loved ones, he would play his violin, play with all his heart. Or, many times at night, he would ramble along the shore, playing all the while. Those times people would shudder as they heard the breaking of the waves with Danny’s weird music rising above it. Danny lived by fishing. Every day he would trudge through the village, a string of fish in his hand. Timid children hid in their mother’s skirts at the sight of “Crazy Danny” as he was now called, but the more fearless boys would run behind him and try to steal his catch. One windy day, when Danny was fishing from the steep rocks, he heard a faint sound. Looking down into the swirling water, he saw a little dog caught between two rocks and unable to free itself. Without a thought for his own safety, Danny sprang from his rock and dropped into the dark, icy water. Reaching the little dog, he grasped it and tried to climb up onto the rock. He slipped and fell back. Once more he tried. This time he managed to get safely on the rock. Into the village he carried the little dog, which by the frantic waving of a little tail, was endeavoring to express its thanks to the old man. A young boy came running over to Danny. “That’s my dog,” he cried. Danny put the dog into the boy’s arms. “I pulled him out of the sea , he said. “I was afraid he would drown.” The boy looked at Danny with new respect in his eyes. “Gee, thanks,” he breathed. Then he turned and ran to his friends. The poor old man went feebly home, too weak to even change his wet clothing. That night the townspeople heard the music again, full of passion and longing. After a weary while it ceased. The next day, attracted by the barks of a little dog, several of the villagers found Danny lying between the graves of his loved ones, his violin in his arms. Danny had played his last. With tearful eyes and repentant hearts, the villagers laid “Crazy Danny” to rest in the little graveyard. No more now is his wild music heard by the villagers, but Danny’s slumber is soothed by the sighing of the wind and the moaning of the ocean. And daily his grave is visited and watched over by a little dog. A little dog that is trying in his small way to show his gratitude to an old man who died alone and without friends, and who was thought to be crazy by everyone except the little dog to whom it did not matter. Phyllis Bruton Mistakes Mistakes arc like markings in concrete. Or letters engraved by the feat Of the artisan with chisel and hammer's skill. Once made, they defy man’s will To change or alter them in any way; For, needless for us to say, Mistakes cannot be erased. But can only be redeemed. Barry K. Martin Where Swallows Dipped Their Wings Where swallows dipped their wings and sang, The snow lies white and deep— And storm-winds croon a cradle song, For summer is asleep. And ice-bound is the river That leaped so wild and free In all its eager floodtide, A-down to meet the sea. And, oh, the desolation Of barren tree and hill; The sweep of sky so chill and grey, And nights so cold and still! When winter’s frost gild field and hill, And snowflakes veil the sky, I hide away with summer flowers, And mourn that they must die. That winter scenes arc exquisite And beautiful, I know; I like to see a pine tree All hung with ropes of snow. White mounded fields by moonlight, Elms to which ice-buds cling. Yet something deep within me Lives for meadow larks and spring. I yearn for the first, soft bird-note— The song of a mountain stream. For little sunbeams dancing. And a dew-drop’s tear-like gleam. For swallows winging skyward, My being fairly aches— Oh haste the soft, sweet dawning, When gentle Spring awakes! The Wild Cherry Blossom Over yonder, way yonder By the old stone wall, Where the gray oaks stood So straight and tall. It was there one day As I was passing by That I saw those blossoms Looking toward the sky. I stopped for a moment To study their faces, The small white blossom Their majestic graces. There I stood wondering How blossoms so small Grew so white and pure By an old stone wall. As once more I started on my way I thought to myself that again some day I would stop by the aid stone wall to sec If the wild cherry blossoms Were still blooming for me. 31 Cecilia Grecc Ellen McClintock The Door Ronnie felt very happy when he awoke that morning. At last the day had arrived—the day for which it seemed he had been waiting a year, instead of nearly a month. Today he was going to see his mother. It was so lonesome at home without his Dearest—Ronnie always called his mother “Dearest”. A housekeeper just couldn’t give all her time to an eleven-year-old boy and be a housekeeper too. Of course, Dad was wonderful to him, but, gee, Dad was so busy at the office and then he was always worrying about Dearest. Ronnie tried to be quiet and not bother Dad but he’d be awfully glad when Dearest came home. It just didn't seem as though they could keep her at the sanatorium much longer. But he had heard the housekeeper telling a friend that tuberculosis was a very serious disease. Anyway, he remembered with comfort, Dearest had told him herself the last time he had been to see her that she’d be home before long, and that was just fine with him. A few hours later, Ronnie and his father were driving through the gates of the sanatorium, and a few minutes later Ronnie softly opened the door of a sun-filled room. A moment later he was in his mother’s arms. Then, kneeling beside his Dearcst’s bed, he told her of everything that had happened since he had last seen her. “Dad’ll be right up,” he said. “The doctor wanted to talk to him. Oh, Dearest,” he went on, “don’t you think you’ll be home soon now? You’re so beautiful today. You must be almost better.” “Yes, Ronnie,” answered Dearest. “I am almost better. And I don’t think it will be long now before I’ll be home.” “Oh,” cried Ronnie. “Oh, Dearest, we’ll be so happy.” Just then the door opened and Ronnie’s father entered. “Helen,” he cried, rushing over to the bed. “Oh, Helen.” His face was twisted with emotion and there were tears in his eyes. “Yes,” she said, looking into his eyes. “Isn’t it wonderful? I was just telling Ronnie that I’ll soon be home, and we’re so happy.” There was a pleading look in her eyes as she spoke, and her voice wavered a little. “Yes, oh yes, Helen,” he faltered. “The doctor just told me.” She smiled at him with gratitude, and an understanding look passed between them. Ronnie began a talc concerning something that had happened at school, and together the little family talked and made plans for the time when Dearest would be with them again. After a while, Ronnie’s father stood up. Dusk was stealing over the earth, and the little room was grey. “Well, Ronnie,” he said, “I think it’s about time we should be leaving. Dearest must be getting very tired. And, Helen, we’re going to kiss you goodbye, regardless of any doctor’s orders.” He knelt beside his wife and took her into his arms. “Goodbye, Helen,” he whispered. “Goodbye.” Then he stood up and quickly left the room. “And now, Ronnie,” asked Dearest, “arc you going to kiss me goodbye?” In a second he was in her arms. “Oh, Dearest,” he cried, “I hate to leave you.” She pressed him to her heart. “It won’t be for long, darling. Time passes quickly, you know.” As Ronnie left the room, Dearest called to him, “Remember, Ronnie,” she said, “remember, I’ll always, always love you.” Ronnie stood in the doorway and there were tears in his eyes. As he looked at the frail, little figure in the white iron bed, a great weight seemed to push down on his heart, choking him so that he could hardly breathe. “Goodbye, Dearest,” he whispered. “Goodbye.” The door swung softly shut. 32 Phyllis Bruton The Other Side Before submitting to a test, You would want to know as the best All the aspects of the matter, Even though some seem like so much patter. And before you would another shun. Because with his views you share none; Study the ideal which the man doth state. Otherwise, you arc hardly entitled to debate. Barry K. Martin Gold Is The Dawn Gold is the dawn! My spirit stands a-tiptoe at the sight— All edged with pink, sweet day steps shyly forth In one soft glow of light! Gold is the dawn! The south wind still half-sleeping drifts along— A heavy-eyed earth is consciously astir To a burst of feathered song. Gold is the dawn! Each dew-drenched flow’r conceals a fairy-facc— A noisy brooklet mirrors in its depths, A star-tipped hiding place! Gold is the dawn! Breathless, my wide-eyed soul views all these things: A rambling bee—a flower reluctant yet to wake— A dip and flash of wings! Gold is the dawn! Ten thousand suns on my horizon burn, And melt away a host of trifling things Eor which the senses yearn. Gold is the dawn! It glorifies my world—exalts my heart! I melt into this pulsing life of earth, Of which I am a part! Gold is the dawn! And life is sweet—I hear a soundless lay— Full-throated, Nature’s children raise their song— 1 fall beneath their sway! Gold is the dawn! Reflecting deep within me, may it show That despite the storm and stress of life and years, My soul with Golden Dawn shall ever glow! Awakening The sky was blue, so crystal clear As the sun so warm and bright, Looked down upon the frozen earth Once more to bring it life. The tree buds swelled, as the warm days passed Snow vanished from our sight And the icy shield of the winding brook Crept away in the warm sun light. The birds returned to their summer homes From the warm sun’s beckoning call, How they chirped and sang their gay little songs As they hopped along the wall. The grass turned green and the flowers grew, Everything seemed to smile. As they all tried to say, in their own bright way, Spring has returned for a while.” Cecilia R. Gregg Ellen McClintock The Barber “Next!” The barber waited patiently as a distinguished, well-dressed man took his place in the chair. The barber flipped the sheet over him and inquired, “Want a shave, buddy?” “Yes,” replied his client, as he settled back in the chair to relax. The barber took his brush and dabbed soap on the face of the man and asked, “New around this town, ain’t you?” “Yes, just around here for a few days, got business in town.” “I thought so,” returned the barber, taking a razor out of the cabinet and sharpening it with great skill against the strap that hung on the chair. “Don't see many strangers around.” The man muttered something under his breath, but the barber went on. “You remind me of a city-slicker I knew about ten years ago. Prosperous looking fellow; that is, he dressed like he was. Didn’t wear a mustache like you, though. I swore I would cut his throat if I ever saw him again.” The man looked rather uneasy as the barber began to shave his face. “Yes, sir, he was a mean one. Took a liking to my sister, Sue. He courted her, and they fell in love. He promised me he would get hitched to her when the time was ripe. Well, he went back to the city, but in a few days he writes and says he has lost all his money on bad investments. He wanted us to loan him some money until he got on his feet.” The customer, by this time, was slipping down farther in the chair, as the barber was brandishing his razor while he talked. “Well, I loans him the money, but on the condition that he marries Sue. He agreed, and he came up from the city to take her back with him to get hitched. Naturally, 1 wanted to give them a good wedding; so I gives them plenty of money. Well, they drove off to the city. A day later Sue comes back whimpering. He’d left her and taken all the money with him. Left her higher than a kite.” The customer was sweating and shaking as the barber began to cut the whiskers on his throat. “Well,” I said, “if I ever catches that fellow in a barber chair, I swear I’ll slash his neck. There, mister! Fifty cents.” The man bounced from the chair, handed him a dollar bill, and hurried from the shop without saying a word. The barber was looking after him when another customer got up from the back of the room and ambled over to the barber. Telling the same story, Jake?” “Yeah, funny how many fellows have a guilty conscience.” Edward Small 34 The Decision Richard Randolph stood silently beside the rail of the ocean liner and stared down into the deep green waves below. It was late evening and the promenade deck on which he stood was deserted. Here and there a few folded deck chairs piled in neat order gave mute testimony that the voyage was nearing its end. In the salon, a popular dance band was softly playing sweet sentimental music that filtered out into the night and crept through the darkness to the decks above. Randolph lit a cigarette and tossed the still burning match into the hissing waves below. “To jump or not to jump, that is the question,” he thought sardonically, then, surprised himself by laughing aloud. It was strange to hear himself paraphrasing Shakespeare. He hadn’t thought of anything but making money in years. The “kid genius,” that’s what the people on Wall Street had called him. He and his King Midas touch had made millions with no effort at all. That was, up to a few months ago he had; then he had misjudged the market and dropped millions on one investment after another. In a vain effort to recoup his losses, he tossed millions more into the breach but the gap had become too large. One morning he awoke to find himself wiped out and penniless, exactly where he had been thirty years before. “From the gutter to riches and now back to the gutter.” That's how he had tried to rationalize his losses, but, he couldn’t fool himself. His friends congratulated him on his calmness, but even then his mind had been made up. He jingled the few remaining coins in his pocket and tossed his half-burnt cigarette away. He watched it describe an arc in the air and disappear into the darkness below. Probably he would recoup some of his losses, he thought, but then, he shrugged —a man found himself slowed down and impotent at fifty-five and not at all capable of keeping up with the younger brains. He had never married, he thought bitterly, and now with his fortune gone, he had no-one. He glanced up at the myriad of twinkling stars above, made sure no-one could observe him, then, grasped the rail tightly in his hands and threw himself overboard. The shock of hitting the icy water was numbing. He struggled and fought instinctively against the cold’s tenacious grasp, then, tried to will his body to sink. He coughed and choked fitfully. He didn’t want to die now. His waving arms held him afloat until at last he was able to shake the salt spray from his eyes. The liner was nowhere to be seen. All about him stretched a deep green sea of waves. At last he was able to think clearly. “It’s impossible,” he thought aloud, the liner must be near by, I just fell overboard.” Then, as a wave lifted him gently to its crest, he saw its lights etched against the sky. The wake from its screw leaving a phosphorescent trail behind it. Suddenly, he felt panic sweep over him. He didn’t want to die; he still had many things to live for. No one had seen him jump overboard, he was sure about that now. The vessel was steaming slowly out of sight. Over the stillness of the waves he could hear the band playing. He tried hopefully to swim towards the liner, but it was of no avail; it was pulling slowly away from him. He began to scream, but even the waves were against him. They filled his mouth and nostrils with their salty spume and his cries were forced back down his throat. The water numbed him, and he could feel himself slip slowly into the abyss of the sea. Vaguely he watched the liner’s lights disappear into the darkness. He was all alone. He stared numbly in the direction of the liner; then, a large tear welled up in his eyes and found its way past his salt crusted lids. Softly, almost childishly, he began to cry. Ralph Laramie 35 V-Day Anniversary Cease to do evil; learn to do well. . .relieve the oppressed.” Isa. 1:16, 17. God give us far-flung dreams that dare to rise From courage worthy of a better day; God give us wisdom boundless as the skies That we may travel upward on our way. God give us optimistic hopes that soar Like larks, oblivious of all human strife; God give us strength to do our best—then more! In some small measure to redeem a life. God give us love to compass all the earth; All greed, all hate, all bitterness release; God give us soul-full faith in a new birth, And Victory in everlasting Peace. Wilbur Willey '48 Living With Memories Memories arc beautiful things; they are treasured pictures to store in one’s heart for the future. Memories of that cold, clear night when you suddenly looked up and saw the dark sky like a clear polished floor with hundreds of twinkling stars dancing over it; of that sunny day when you reached the top of the hill and gazed in wonder at the broad fields covered with flowers that seemed to stretch on and on for miles ahead of you. Memories of the wind sighing in the pines; of the first baby buds on the trees in Spring; of apple blossoms drifting gently to the ground; of waking up in the morning to a world covered with a blanket of virgin modesty. Memories of autumn leaves dancing through the air; of naked branches silhouetted against the full moon; of waves crashing on the rocks, never resting, never tiring; of great puffy white clouds in the blue, blue sky. Memories of a happy childhood; of the time when you bumped your head and your mother made it all well by kissing the pain away; of the face of a dear one; of the beautiful hymns sung on Christmas Day when your heart was overflowing with happiness. Memories of beautiful sunsets; of bees humming and birds singing; of a shimmering lake with the reflection of the willow trees mirrored in the rippling waves; of lilacs hanging heavy on the bush; of the sad, sweet hour before darkness. Yes, these arc memories. And to have memories is to have lived, for no one can live without them. As each day goes by, there will be something new to remember—more new treasures to keep in our hearts—for memories arc companions that will accompany us into our old age, growing fainter as the years go by, but never quite dying until our spirit dies out like a flickering candle and goes forth to meet its Master. Phyllis Bruton 36 Message From The President of The Student Council “The republican form of government is the highest form of government, but because of this it requires the highest type of human nature”—Herbert Spencer. This salient phase of governing has been the basic objective of Plymouth Teachers College for many years. Now is the time to realize that improvement in this is not spontaneous, but must be accomplished by a definite plan. Society in our nation boasts of the democratic attitude as a paramount ideal. This feature is not learned in textbooks but must be instilled through actual experiences. Our Student Government acts as a channel through which these experiences may be developed. The student body produces the stimuli and the student council produces responses which arc essential to a group that hopes to develop from the novice state to maturity in democratic living. Participation in such an organization presents myriad opportunities for the individual student and the student body as a whole. Individual initiative contributing to a dynamic society is promoted by individuals presenting their convictions through their representatives. The integration of students and the administration in forming school policies and attitudes, and in offering each other constructive criticism is an individual asset in both elements. From whole-hearted cooperation in a program of this nature one would be on the road to maturity in such desirable traits as initiative, responsibility, respect for the rights of others, fairness, and cooperation. Robert B. Perry 38 Student Council First Row: R. Osgood, E. Thompson, R. Birch, M. Lee, Secretary, R. Perry, President, I. Morrill, A. Roberts, F. West. Second Row: A. Farnum, L. O'Mara, E. Lasak, G. Russell, R. West, J. Ahearn, H. Brcsscll, W. Willey, L. Ruggles, D. Hocy. Social Club Council Front Row: R. Weston, B. Stoncsifcr, R. Laramie, P. O’Neil, Bev. Bishop, E. Comproni, D. Hulse, A. Fox, M. Colby, J. Walsh. Back Row: V. Brown, L. Barden, L. Harrison, J. Blaklcy, M. Fish, P. Downing, K. Reardon, K. West, J. Weeks, D. Cheneli, W. Willey. International Relations Club Front Row: M. Knox, E. Thompson, P. Lester, H. Brcsscll, Vicc-Pres., P. Colpitts, R. Sec., B. Martin, Pres., C. Van de Bogart, R. Osgood, J. Smith, D. Hoey. Back Row: R. Morrissey, M. O’Brien, R. Dumais, A. Cushing, T. Wade, E. Small, D. Wade, E. Bucklin, A. Sheldon, N. Kardos. Student Christian Movement First Row: E. Small, M. Knox, M. Murdough, R. Osgood, Pres. S. Dodge, Vice Prcs. E. Bucklin, Treasurer. P. Wright, Sec. M. Lee, H. Peach. Second Row: B. Marsh, R. Birch, A. Johnson, J. Webb, I. Morrill, J. Smith, E. Shields, M. Poclman, R. Murdough. Sefcon Club First Row: B. Martin. N. Madore, C Houle, D. Cliche, R. Guillcmcttc, H. Angers, H. Sanborn, S. Sargent, J. Nerbonne. Second Row: M. Downing, N. Kardos, M. Bourassa, J. Tuttle, President, P. Bruton, Secretary, D. Hulsc, M. Welch, M. Mcdzcla, T. Blanchette, E. Comproni. Third Row: A. Gaurino, J. Walsh, R. Dumais, J. McGrath, H. Bressell, P. Lester, M. LaPlantc, R. Bolduc, T. Connell, R. Santcrre, B. Ryan, P. O’Neil. Fourth Row: R. Christie. C West, B. Boyd, A. Fox, H. LaPlante, T. Houle, C. Gregg. R. Champagne, L. Harrison, K. Reardon, J. Carlin, A. Hayes, A. Cushing. Science Club Front Row: R. Weeks, R. Paine, C. Van dc Bogart, R. Champagne, D. Wade, R. Hislop, J. Smith, D. Hulse. Second Row: Dr. Walter, E. Small, M. Knox, C. Houle, E. Bucklin, J. Magoon, J. Webb, P. Bruton, 1. Morrill, K. Reardon, P. Wright. Third Row: M. Hunkins, F. Swetson, J. Howe, A. Roberts, L. Kent, B. Datson, A. Johnson, J. Willoughby, T. Houle, H. I cach. Prospect Staff Front Row: B. Gardner, R. Guillcmctte, J. McGrath, C. Van de Bogart, B. Martin, W. Willey, R. Christie, A. Fox, M. Colby, P. O’Neil. Back Row: B. Hoyt, J. Weeks, B. Marsh, K. West, P. Rock, E. Bourkc, J. Webb, S. Sargent, N. Wallis, A. Guarino, P. Brown, J. Walsh. Band and Orchestra Front Row: P. Storer, J. Smith, Pres. D. Eichel, E. McClintock, I. Morrill. Back Row: D. Holbrook, D. Cliche, Scc.-Trcas. P. Brown, H. Hemphill, H. Michaels, Vice-Pres. K. Hoff, Lib. R. Weeks, C. Rosello, Mr. Jorgensen. A Cappella Choir First Row: E. Waymouth, R. Birch, A. Johnson, P. Varney, N. Wallis, G. Cuningham, M. Colby, Librarian, E. Cayes, President, E. Comproni, Treasurer, D. Tilson, Publicity Manager, B. Stonesifcr, Secretary, J. Brackett, E. Shields, M. Caulcy, J. Storcr, P. Storcr. Second Row: T. Bclislc, D. Hulsc, M. Magoon, M. Arsenault, P. Wright, P. Bruton, P. Brown, H. Hemphill, N. Madorc, R. Upham, J. Webb, I. Morrill, N. Kardos, P. Colpitis, C. Taylor, M. Chcllis, H. LaPlante. Third Row: R. Weeks, R. Foy, T. Pfcuffcr, R. York, D. Robertson, T. Wade, G. Russell, J. Magoon, R. Weston, P. Lester, R. Fificld, J. Tuttle, C. Rouscllo. F. T. A. Front Row: H. Brcssell, M. Poclman, E. Way mouth, R. Birch, S. Dodge, Secretary, P. O’Neil, President, L. Harrison, Vice-President, L. Kent, J. Willoughby. Second Row: R. Perry, H. Katsikas, D. Hulse, D. Haines, M. Murdough, I. Morrill, A. Toli, P. Wright, R. Osgood, R. Champagne. Third Row: A. Johnson, C. Raftopoulos, M. Bourassa; J. Smith, B. Boyd, B. Hoyt, E. Bucklin, A. Roberts, J. Howe, W. Willey. Fourth Row: T. Blanchette, K. Reardon, J. Blakely, V. Bixby, F. Swctson, H. LaPlantc, E. Annis, D. Chcnell, L. Lennon. French Club Front Row: N. Mullen, A. Fox, D. Hulse, H. Katsikas, Pres. N. Kardos, B. Santerre, M. Mcdzcla, P. O'Neil. Back Row: M. Bourassa, B. Stoncsifcr, R. Weston, J. Webb, M. LaPiante, T. Houle, H. LaPlante, M. Lee, Mr. Henry. Camera Club Pres. L. Bakoulis, B. Marsh, Vicc-Prcs. D. Bump, Scc.-Trcas. J. Webb, N. Madorc, R. Parkman. Art Club First Row: A. Roberts, B. Stoncsifer, J. Weeks, N. Wallis, M. Welch, N. Kardos. Back Row: M. Glass, K. West, B. Marsh, A. Rich, D. Forsyth, Mr. Stevenson. J 50 Outing Club Front Row: B. Hoyt, K. West, M. Knox, P. Adams, J. Storcr, D. Harrigan. Second Row: E. Thompson, M. Welch, J. Willoughby, E. Annis, B. Dolloff, J. Plankey, A. Hayes. Third Row: P. Storcr, C Raftopoulis, L. Harrison, J. Biaklcy, T. Houle, A. Roberts, M. Glass, R. Blancy. Fourth Row: J. Walsh, A. Guarino, D. Hoey, B. Boyd, J. Howe. Fifth Row: P. Brown, H. Burns, R. Guillcmette, H. Angers, C Van de Bogart. 1947-48 Basketball Schedule P. O. December 10, 1947 New England College There 47 48 December 12, 1947 Salem Here 53 43 December 17, 1947 New England College Here 62 43 January 7, 1948 Worcester Junior College Here 65 44 January 10, 1948 Keene There 48 42 January H, 1948 North Adams There 47 37 January 17, 1948 Tilton Here 49 45 January 21, 1948 Gorham There 45 44 January 23, 1948 Farmington Here 49 43 January 26, 1948 New Hampton There 57 50 January 29, 1948 Fitchburg Here 65 51 January 31, 1948 North Adams Here 55 49 February 3, 1948 Keene Here 43 40 February 7, 1948 Tilton There 52 57 February 9, 1948 New Hampton Here 77 59 February 11, 1948 Salem There 70 39 February 12, 1948 Fitchburg There 48 60 February 18, 1948 Gorham Here 70 43 March 5, 1948 Worcester Junior College There 43 44 Total Points 1045 887 Average points per game 55 46.4 52 Men’s Basketball Front Row: R. Gould, T. Connell, A. Guarino, Co-Captain, R. Perry, Co-Captain, D. Harlow, N. Mullen, Coach Foley. Back Row: H. Burns, H. Emery, R. Dumais, R. Gardner, G. Russell, M. Johnson, N. Johnson, D. Saltmarsh, A. Card, R. West, J. Walsh. A CHEER for E 7 —t—i—r K A 1 — 1 1 j JM-l Ul= U+'S Hand «(, «nJ + ” ,' ffyz +e« ;ll SV[ r « j f m «i o. £ _ , i • -Ca f ihe?r on - up cn«4 v C on rt tf.Vwj out P 5 or po er, f oHs. anj f £ r , Shout oui a C foi Con- I U ?5 f. UHI rf-ftat d o or cJ e Cheerleaders Kneeling: J. Blaklcy, J. Weeks, J. Storcr, M. Mcdzela, L Harrison. Standing: T. Blanchette, K. West. Ski Club Front Row: K. Hoff, M. Medzcla, D. Forsyth, J. Hearn, E. Grass, E. Cole, R. McGlone, D. Holbrook. Second Row: B. Doloff, M. Glass, D. Harrigan, J. Plankey, N. Wallis, F. Howland, M. Welch, N. Kardos, P. Adams, A. Cushing. Third Row: D. Cliche, R. Bolduc, G. Tat ham, R. Moulton, C. Hearn, J. Armstrong, H. Coley, R. Person. Ski Team D. Cliche, D. Holbrook, C Hearn, A. Rich, J. Hearn, E. Cole, J. Armstrong, K. Hoff, D. Forsyth, R. Person, Girls’ Basketball First Row: I. Morrill, M. Colby, R. Christie, D. Hulsc, B. Stoncsifer, K. West, D. F.ichcl, M. Lee, P. Storcr, J. Collison, V. Brown, G. Rich. Second Row: M. Farnum, M. Welch, L. LaBrie, M. Med7.cla, J. Blaklcy, L. Harrison, I. Lucier, K. Reardon, C. Raftopoulos, P. Adams, J. Storer, D. Harrigan, A. Hayes. Third Row: E. Grass, A. Sheldon, A. Johnson, J. Plankcy, J. Smith, D. Clark, M. Bourassa, B. Dolloff, M. Knox, B. Marsh, A. Toli. Fourth Row: M. Poelman, J. Willoughby, M. Glass, A. Roberts, A. Dupuis, J. Trumbull, R. Murdough, H. LaPlante, B. Annis, J. Howe. Womans'Athletic Association Seated: President, L. Harrison: Vice-President, K. West. Standing: D. Harrigan, Secretary, P. Rock, M. Mcdzcla, J. Storcr. Girls’ Field Hockey Front Row: A. Farnum, M. Welch, M. Mcdzcla, P. Downing, J. Blakley, L. Harrison, I. Lucier, K. Reardon, C. Raftopoulos, J. Storer, A. Hayes, D. Harrigan. Second Row: A. Sheldon, J. Plankey, K. West, M. Lee, J. Carlin, D. Clark, I. Morrill, J. Webb, B. Dolloff, P. Storer. Third Row: M. Glass, A. Roberts, A. Johnson, P. Rock, R. Champagne, D. Eichel, J. Weeks, M. Arsenault, M. Bourassa. Tom” Vice—Biology Virtue—Understanding Nat” Vice—Girl Scouts Virtue—Red Hair OaVr t Ultlttbn T.mrn oncorJ Vice and Virture Rita” Vice—Charlie Virtue—Patience “Barb” Vice—Mayonnaise Virtue—Sociability “Henry” Vice—Independence Virtue—Efficiency “Tommy Vice—Ketchup Virtue—Diamonds “Dottie Vice—Temper Virtue—Neatness “Jean Vice—Bubble-gum Virtue—Wit “Will” Vice—Cattiness Virtue—Discipline “Hobic” Vice—Orford Virtue—Generosity “Mary” Vice—Noisiness Virtue—Versatility “Dup” Vice—Slippers Virtue—Sports Six little elementarics lost their way, Over to the Grade School they did stray. “Oh, Mr. Bragncr, We do fear The best elementarics are here this year!” “Best elementarics? What did you say? Your marks will prove it on judgment day!” The six little elementarics found their places, While the kids sat there and made horrid faces. Oh dear! Oh my! What shall be done? We just took this course for fun. The six little elementaries turned around quick— “This,” they said, “is a dirty trick! Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling and art— In all of this, we want no part!” The six little elementarics were caught in time, And told to make those children mind. Sit down. Stand up. Blow your nose. Keep dem kids on their toes. The six little elementarics staggered to the dorm, And worked and slaved till the wee hours of morn. Lesson plans, Motivation, Seatwork galore. This is not all; there certainly was more! The six little elementaries awaited judgment day To sec the amount of their well-earned pay. Two 50’s, Two 40’s, A 30, a 2— We hope this doesn’t happen to you. The six little elementaries leave this advice— Don’t go out for any old price. 400 they say, is all they can afford. Just look at them as if you were bored. The six little elementarics bid you good-bye. We weren’t very smart, but we sure did try! Good-bye Mr. Bragner, Critics, And all. We hope you’ll be proud of us all next Fall. El. Class of ’48 Orford High School There is a first time for everything—and at Orford High School the secondary and commercial cadets from Plymouth get their initial taste, in the flesh, of their chosen vocation. Guiding and teaching Young America can be most exhilarating, at times—and at other times—most discouraging. Weathering of storms is a grand old human pastime. Practice teaching is just that—weathering not only the Orford ice and snow, but Mother Nature’s ever-interesting quirks in child psychology, individual differences, personality traits, and all those other big words and phrases that one finds in pedagogical books. If tact doesn’t work with Joe Doak’s son, Jimmy, some other procedure must be found. A few of us arc still searching for the “right procedure” with some of our students. Becoming accepted, not only as educators, but as real people was another big thrill for us. The true situation is that we were spoiled by the marvelous folks among whom we lived. Our home away from home was wonderful. We reluctantly leave the Orford scene—taking happy memories of working a living there, and hoping that we have left behind a spark, a glimmer, or even a ray of light toward better understanding and living among our girls and boys. T. Noonan ’48 E. Thompson ’48 66 Orford Will Shine Tonight Orford will shine tonight— Orford will shine, Orford will shine tonight— All down the line. We’re all dressed up tonight— Don’t we look fine? When the sun goes down And the moon comes up, Orford will shine! Remember When Ginny learned to ride a bike? We dropped anchor on the admiral’s door? The underground served a purpose? Barbara played for chocolates, went out for mayonnaise, and received an autographed book by mail? Wilbur put on a floor show? Annette and Herb took a bike ride with an armful of flowers? We played battleships? The cadets brought pork and beans back from Orford? The class came through with first honors for snow sculpturing? We had a new roommate every week? The seven o’clock curfew was in effect? The sailor’s hornpipe was in vogue? Everyone did exercises in the hall to take off extra poundage? Foster gave Collision lessons in “eye-twinkling?” Our visitor looked for “Francis?” Tommy lost a beverage list in Government class? Farmerettes saved Dr. Silver’s victory yield? We had April Showers in the Little Kitchen? We greeted the dawn with an exciting game of Bridge? We had outside elevator service at Mary Lyon? A certain faculty member appreciated Brahm’s Fourth? We went to class just for gum? We rallied forth to greet the return of the conquering hero? Cliche never had anything to wear? The Seniors said grace? There were only seven men at P.T.C.? Tom spent his spare time working on his car? Our planned midnight excursion was foiled? The Seniors captured the leads in the play? Jean’s animals mysteriously disappeared? Nat took to showers? Barb had a request for a “pin-up?” Torosian found her pajamas sewed up? Pat had allergies to tests? The seven campus cuties got off campus? Cliche went to a special formal? Ruth had interests in the Navy? Tommy got her diamond? All the Elcmeniarics cut class? Nat had to recuperate from her “Lost Weekend?” Torosian advocated improving mental health of teachers? Kay didn’t swear? Henry said, “Yes,” to E. B.? Herbie had difficulty with “Walnuts?” Mr. Jorgenson had a substitute? Bcv lost her FOUR LEAF CLOVER for Mary? Life was in the palms of our hands? The walls of 27 came tumbling down? Thompson slept in garlic? Rita’s bed broke? Who fixed it? We couldn’t smoke in our rooms? The sewing room served multi purposes? Ginny trod a beaten path between Mary Lyon and the First National? The bus went through North Salem, and Torosian couldn’t get off? Rita and Cliche fought with creosolc? Bcv had no more interest in professional dancing? Norma supported the B M? Ginny loved boiled dinners? Carrie got campused—why? Barb wondered about “commercial types?” As Sophomores we pulled better marks than the Seniors? Torosian had drawer trouble? Bcv was an authority on the St. Lawrence River? 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