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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

19 5 6 THE CONNING TOWER PLYMOUTH TEACHERS COLLEGE 1 PREFACE Our yearbook has as its theme a poem by our own Alvin Fellows entitled The Anatomy of Learning.” It consists of an introduction, four lessons, and a conclusion. The pictures and other material are placed throughout our book in places compatible with our theme. Grouped neither chronologically nor by subject matter, this introduces an innovation in yearbooks. We hope that you like it. Russel J. Call Editor-in-chief TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................Page 3 Page of Appreciation.............................. 4 Dedication........................................ 5 President’s Message............................... 6 Faculty........................................... 7 Theme-First Lesson................................15 Theme-Second Lesson...............................27 Theme-Third Lesson................................37 Norma Wilkinson Award.............................41 Theme-Fourth Lesson...............................49 Seniors...........................................50 Conclusion........................................76 2 Two students on the way to class. INTRODUCTION Changes come inevitably—not always opportune, or beneficial. History of the times and the people seems to support this observation. We have tried to capture the essence of some changes during our college years (lessons). ROUNDS HALL 3 AN APPRECIATION TO OUR PARENTS AND FRIENDS We, the class of 1956, would like to take this way to show our appreciation to our parents and to our friends for what they have done for us during our college years. Knowing full well that we can never thank them enough, we have set aside this page in our yearbook in their honor. The page itself, of course, is of no great value; the feeling behind it is fcy-emendous. [p The moral courage and financial aid which has come our ftfrom our parents and from our friends will not be forgotten. thrCbaaftflD.V) DEDICATION To mention all of the things which Mr. Roi White has done to improve Plymouth Teachers College is not our purpose here. W;e gratefully dedicate our yearbook to Professor White in acknowledgement of the fine entertainment and aid to our cultural growth he and his Plymouth Players have provided and are providing us here at Plymouth. The excellent relationship of college to town and college to state has been further enhanced by Mr. White. To you, Mr. Roi White, this is our way of saying 'Thank THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As the bright sun of a summer morning cuts through the darkness and the early morning mists, so does the light of knowledge dispel the darkness of doubt and the obscurity of muddled thinking. It is our great privilege and challenge as teachers to keep alive the spirit of free inquiry, the constant quest for truth, the power to think critically and constructively. As the members of the Class of 1956 go into the ranks of our stimulators and molders of thought and opinion, may you serve to focus upon the problems of our political, social, and economic life the clear light of a free mind, guided but not confined by the accumulated wisdom of the ages. 6 Harold E. Hyde THE FACULTY HAROLD E. HYDE President Hartwick College, B.S.; State University of New York, College for Teachers, M.S.; New York University, Ed.D. NORTON R. BAGLEY English. Public Relations Plymouth Teachers College, B. Ed.; Boston University, Ed. M.; Graduate Study. University of Connecticut. SAMUEL L. ABBOTT, JR. Elementary Education Middlebury College, B.S.; University of Connecticut, M.A. in Eld.; Duke University, Ph. 1). ELLA F. BATCHEI.DER Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed. M. PRISCILLA ALDEN Physical Education Sargent School of Physical Education; Boston University, B.S.; Teachers College. Columbia University, M.A. ROBERT LUCIUS BOYD Natural Sciences Massachusetts State College, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, Ed. M. BRADFORD AMES Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed. RUTH OLIVE BOZARTH Social Studies Illinois State Normal University. B. Ed.; Teachers College, Columbia University. A.M. 7 J 4 ■ ROBERTA J. CHRISTIE Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed. FRANCES CLAY Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed. KARL DRERUP Art Vereinigte Staatsschulen. Berlin. Meisterschueler; Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Kunsthistorischcs Institut. Florence, Italy. ROBERT JOHN ERNST Business Education Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; State Univcrsicy of Iowa. A.M. ROBERT H. FREY Supervising Teacher Wisconsin State College in Milwaukee, B.S. RUTH GRIFFITHS Dean of Student Personnel. Education Lowell Teachers College. B.S. in Ed.; Boston University. M.A., Ed.D. RAYMOND P. HARRIS Principal. Elementary School Director. Elementary School Teaching State University of New York. College for Teachers, Albany, B.A., M.A.; Graduate study, Syracuse University. THELMA DENNIS Supervising Teacher Plvmouth Teachers College, B. Ed. JOHN C. FOLEY English. Physical Education St. Anselm’s College. B.A.; Boston University. M.A.; Graduate study, Boston University. LEE B. HENRY Dean of Men, Languages Amherst College, B.A.; University of New Hampshire, M. Ed.; Middlebury College, A.M.; University of Dijon. Diplome of Francais; Graduate study. Middlebury College. JAMES J. HOGAN Social Studies Librarian American International College, A.B.; Boston University, M.A.; Graduate study. University of Connecticut. HARRY E. KENNEY Physical Science University of New Hampshire, B.S., M. Ed.; Graduate study. Harvard University. HILDA M. LaDEAU Supervising Teacher University of Vermont, B. Ed. REGIS A. HORACE Business Education Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed.; Boston University, M. Ed. KENNETH P. MARRER Supervising Teacher Keene Teachers College, B. Ed.; University of New Hampshire, M. Ed. HANS P. JORGENSEN Music American Conservatory of Music, B.M., M.M. Ed.; Graduate Study, Columbia University. CHARLES B. KINNEY, JR. Dean of Instruction Director of Graduate Study Social Studies Lebanon Valley College, A.B.; Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A., Ed.D. ROBERT J. MATTISON Early Childhood Education University of Rochester, A.B.; Syracuse University, M.A.; Graduate study, Columbia University. SARAH CAULEY LEAHY Home Economics Framingham Normal School, Boston University, B.S. in Ed.. A.M.; Graduate study. University of Wisconsin. Amherst Agricultural College. LULL M. HOYT Supervising Teacher Gorham Normal School; Castine Normal School; Hyannis State College; Boston University, B.S. in Ed., Ed. M. « DOROTHY B. O’NEILL Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers (Allege, B. Ed.. M. Ed. LOUISE PEARSON Librarian Dickinson College. B.A.; Columbia University. B.S. in LS. MILDRED M. POTTER Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed.. M. Ed. MARTHA A. RAND Supervising Teacher North Adams State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. DARROL E. ROBINSON Secondary Education University of Maine, B.S., M.A.; Graduate study, Syracuse University. GEORGE SALMONS Science Mathematics University of Kansas City, A.B.; Columbia University. A.M.; Teachers College, Columbia University. Ed.D. MARIE SALMONS Supervising Teacher State Teachers College at Framingham, Massachusetts, B.S.; Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. MARY SANDERSON Supervising Teacher Illinois State Normal University, B.S.. M.S. RICHARD SANDERSON English, Mathematics Muskingum College, B.S.: Northwestern University, M.A. MARION K. SEAVEY Elementary Education Plymouth Teachers College; Boston University, B.S. in Ed.. Ed.M., C.A.G.S.; Graduate study. Boston University. GENEVA M AY SMITH Mathematics Farmington State Normal School, Maine; Boston University. B.S. in Ed.; University of Maine, B. A. ELIZABETH SMITHGALI. Supervising Teacher Teachers College. Columbia University, B.S., M.A.; Graduate study. Temple University. PAULINE SP1TZNER Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed. ELLEN S. TAPPLY Supervising Teacher Plymouth Teachers College. B. Ed.. M. Ed. PHILIP C. TAPPLY Director, Secondary Student Teaching Plymouth Teachers College, B. Ed.; University of New Hampshire, M. Ed. EVELYN M. WAUGH Social Studies Farmington Normal School. Maine; University of Maine, Pd.B., A.B.; University of California, A.M. ROI M. WHITE English, Dramatics Temple University, B.S. in Ed., M.A.; Graduate study Stanford University. EDITH ALI.ING Secretary to the President CLAIRE HOLLAND Secretary, Elementary School CHARLOTTE JORGENSEN Manager, Bookstore BERTHA KLOSE Secretary DOROTHY D. LESLIE Dormitory Supervisor, Hall Dormitory MARY M. PLUMER Administrative Assistant MARIE E. RAU Registrar Secretary, Student Personnel ANNIE E. SHERIDAN R.N. Nurse EMMA J. WALKER Dormitory Supervisor, Mary Lyon Hall DORIA ROSS Receptionist Mary Lyon Hall 12 Dr. Hyde conferring with Miss Ardell Welch Planning a Seminar left to right, S. Spencer, J. Philbrick, Principal Harris, Dr. Abbott, Mr. Mattison. 13 Fred Gerstein Loren Mills Richard Simoneau SPECIAL AND GRADUATE STUDENTS The graduate program at Plymouth was installed in 1950. Candidates for master’s degrees in education may study here during the regular school year or during the summer sessions. Extension courses are also made available for graduate work throughout the year. Special education courses are offered for graduates of liberal arts colleges to make them eligible for certification in New Hampshire. 14 THE ANATOMY OF LEARNING FIRST LESSON When the wise men spoke We hurried away— Laughing. Rushing around the world Of first impressions— Caught up in a series Of movies, basketball games And few books. It seemed that the voices Were never loud enough, And in the stillness Of a moment’s silence Some awakening sought Entry. But time was not ripe. So of the first lesson— Notes were only those Written to your friend Sitting at your side in Bothersome Biology. 15 1st row, I. to r., J. Leavitt, C. Sp«x r, E. Cochrane, E. Crawford, I . Kudolis, S. Allard. G. Foster, M. Cross, J. Edson, R. Robichaud. A. Wentworth. A. Johnson, A. Papazoglou, E. Owen, P. Chickcring. 2nd row, I. to r., G. Demers. C. Deshaies, M. E. Terrio, J. Eastwick, G. Richmond, B. Karr. E. Plante, B. Brown. N. Woodard, L. Vcator. E. Harvey, L Rine, M. Avery, A. Barton, S. Cruve, S. Stevens. 3rd row, I. to r., B. Bernier, F. Bergeron. J. Koford, N. Doggelt, I. Nadeau. S. Lehan. C. Glrnz. N. Whittemore. L Reny, S. Beaudry, D. Wageman. M. Woodward. B. Schwcirrr, A. Murdough. V. Wclchans, M. Jacques. M. Hill. 4th row, L to r., M. Ruh, L Potter. M. Bryar. B. Clow, 0. Fleary, E. MacDonald. R. Parent, C. Quinton, A. Breton, S. Woodard, S. Hebert. V. Huntoon. M. LaPlante, E. Frederiksen, A. Hutchins. 5th row, I. tor., P. Pietsch, E. Reed. A. Schuyler, P. Conway. E. Farrington, A. MacDonald. M. Hart, M. Erikson. J. Parent, J. Murphy. 6th row. L to r., A. Brown, S. Lounder. P. McBride, S. Daigle, V. lamon-tagne, L. deMoulpied, E. Scruggs, M. Reny, J. March. L. Laroche. 7th row, I. to r., R. Tracy, G. Smith, D. Ulrich, F. Douglas, R. Knowles. J. Richer, J. Ackroyd. W. Hagner. R. Truchon, C. E. Barry . A. Carlin. G. Powers. 8th row, L to r.. F. Finby, E. Bralcy, E. Bovatsis. R. Amahile, D. Jacques. C Krrdar. L. Me-laughlin. J. ('lark, P. Snair, R. Cook. J. Clement. D. Moody, A. Martin. E. Potter. THE CLASS OF 1959 Plymouth Teachers College welcomed another large freshman class in the fall of 1955. Strong in number, they have also proven to be strong in purpose. The class exhibited its fine spirit and ability through the decoration of Mary Lyon lobby at Christmas and in the Freshmen Talent Show. 16 THE CLASS OFFICERS George Foster. Melvin Cross, Jean Edson. Roland Robichaud. 17 FIRST ROW. L. lo R.: A. Welch. E. (Irani. Mis Alden, M. Stone. A. Binette, D. Wheatley, J. Harrison, P. Fearon, M. Lewis. J. Rowe, L. Griffin. SECOND ROW: D. Buckminster. L. Veator. A. Wentworth. N. Doggett. B. Bernier, J. Ruel, P. Kudolis, A. Murdough, V. I.antontagne, S. Lehan, L. Potter. L. George, G. Merrill. THIRD ROW: S. Joslyn. E. Di-Bnono. G. Demers. M. Terrio. S. Forbes, A. Boucher, B. Hurlock. J. March. S. Crcive. A. Johnson. M. Ruh. N. Ross, C. Gardner, J. Harriman. FOURTH ROW : D. Pitanis. M. Clarke, P. Heath, G. Moody, K. Kallum, S. Mooney. B. Hays, S. Simson, L. Kretschmar, C. Smith, C. Tilden, E. Farrington. FIFTH ROW': G. Lamott, N. Huggins, S. Thompson. L. Cote, S. Wilber. N. Whittemore, 0. Fleury. A. MacDonald, P. Pietsch, E. Plante. B. Brown, B. Schweizer. E. Smith. GIRLS’ INTRAMURALS The girls' intramural program is planned and carried out by members of the W.A.A. The girls select the teams and arrange the schedule with the help of Miss Alden. They also referee the games and are re- sponsible for the successful execution of the program. Such sports as field hockey, basketball, volleyball, and badminton are offered in the intramural program. 18 Blazing The Trail OUTING CLUB The Outing Club was revived this year after an absence of three years from campus. A new constitution was written and the planners of the organization were made charter members. The main purpose of the club i to provide organized outdoor activities, taking ad- vantage of natural surroundings and variant weather conditions present in this part of the State. Events such as mountain climbing, skiing, skating, and bicycling were planned. The club has an active membership and is advised by Professor Harry Kenney. Mealtime All dressed up and nowhere lo go FRESHMEN INITIATION During the last week of September, the sophomore class continued the tradition of initiating the freshmen. Keith Bond was general chairman of the initiation. The freshmen went through many tests of their good sportsmanship throughout the week. Various stunts were performed, and the frosh had to wear all kinds of unique outfits. The week was culminated with a Sports Day, in which the freshmen proved themselves to be superior. Ready for the Initiation Dance Scrubbing Mary Lyon Hall with toothbrushes Heady for I lie Banquet HALLOWE’EN BANQUET The annual Hallowe’en Banquet, sponsored by the Social Club, was held in the college dining room October 29. Joe Richer was Master of Ceremonies and he introduced Dr. Hyde and the main speaker of the night, Mr. Sanderson. The decorations in the dining room and the various costumes worn by the students added a festive air to the occasion. Making it difficult to cat 21 The President’s Home Mary Lyon Hall 22 THE SENIORS IN THEIR OFF HOURS 23 Let’s sing Our Science Assignment Some of our parents PARENTS’ DAY Open house for parents and friends was held in November to give them a better picture of the students' life at college. After a dinner in Mary Lyon, a program was presented at the Guy E. Speare auditorium. The parents were welcomed by the president of the Student Council and addressed by I)r. Hyde. Four students gave a summary of the curricula at Plymouth. This was followed by entertainment, including a one-act play presented by the Plymouth Players. The day came to a close with a tea in Mary Lyon Hall. The three dormitories. Rounds Hall, and the grade schools were open for visitors. Parents inspecting the Elementary School Lobby of Mary Lyon Hall Christmas, 1955 “Merry Christmas!” The happiness, enjoyment, and satisfaction of a good Christmas were ail evident during the season. Decorations by the class of 1959 emphasized the spiritual significance in a simple, well-drawn window scene. The particular cn-thusiams for laughter and gift-giving that are always a part of the season were celebrated in the various house parties. Russell House Gang Christinas Party Window Decoration SOME MORE OFF HOURS 26 THE ANATOMY OF LEARNING SECOND LESSON “Wait with the wind,” came The Whisper. Blow gently And look as the years Bend to eternity. We stopped after the First cup, and smiled After the second lecture; Glanced at the chapters, Which seemed now. Subtly filled with Question. “Just a moment, was The answer. “I'll meet you at the library,” Was the promise. And so, as the Lesson ended, an Emptiness came as huge And forbidding as a blue Sky in summer. Well, W'hadya know!” Was the final comment. 27 1st. row. I. to r. E. Rowe, S. Forbes, R. Birl, R. Carr. C. Cody, Mr. Bagley, K. Bond. C. O'Brien. J. Harriman. 2nd. row. I. tor. S. Joslyn, L. Archambault, W. Szopa, B. Richard. M. Thompson, C. Yelle. N. Holub, S. Solan, B. Belisle, S. Sullivan, G. Ramsay. 3rd. row. I. to r. C. Bears, L. Griffin, M. Nugent, C. Tierney, J. Potter, M. Clarke, S. Wilber, L. Cote, R. Rutledge, C. Willis, N. Savitch. 4th. row, I. to r. I. MacDonald. D. Edged. B. Burlock, A. Boucher, C. Clark, C. Benoit, S. Brown, C. Smith. B. Hays, B. Stimson, L. Krct9chmar, G. Merrill. 5th. row. L to r. S. Mooney, B. Heath, J. Powell, J. Moody, J. Priest, B. Sawyer, J. Routhier, J. Ruel, A. Willey, J. Nevs. M. Mullin, C. Stone, bth. row. 1. to r. G. Savage. D. McCoy, A. Gross. P. Pratt, A. Hehl, R. Owen, L. Presby, D. Micklon, P. Seavy, M. Bickford, G. Bilodeau. 7th. row. L to r. W. Bolos, R. Croft, D. Serard, D. Ivester, G. Corrette, J. Carroll, M. Contois, F. Tibbetts, F. Paquette. R. Young, 8th. row, I. to r. A. Urban, H. Hartford, P. Graham, C. Huckins, G. Taylor, M. McNeely. R. Vigneault. R. Morse, R. Mawson, F. Gray, J. O’Brien. CLASS OF 1958 The Clav� Officers Rax Birt. Keith Bond. Rublev Carr, Carol Cody. Mr. Bagiev. Al the midpoint of their college education are the members of the class of 1958. The same school spirit that was evident in their freshmen year has prevailed ihroughout the past year. The class showed its ability to organize and present successful functions, especially during Freshmen Initiation Week. . ♦'•I A snack before bedtime Looking toward Memorial School INFORM A LS Remodeling Rounds Hall WINTER CARNIVAL The Social Club and the Outing Club co-sponsored the annual Winter Carnival this year, following a theme of “Fantasy-land.” Among the events of the Carnival week-end were snow sculpturing, basketball, ping - pong, bowling, skiing, and the Carnival Ball. 1 his year trophies were presented to the winners in the various events. The dance was held in Lamson Library with a large crowd attending. Mary Kelley, a member of the class of 1958, was selected as Carnival Queen from among the girls attending the dance. 30 SNOW SCULPTURES Class of 1956 There was plenty of snow provided by Nature for the Winter Carnival snow sculpturing contest. Each class made an entry, and they were all based on the Carnival theme of “Fantasyland.” The Sophomore Class won the beautiful trophy for the best entry with its “Dumbo.’' Each class worked hard on its sculpture, and the finished products provided the right touch to the campus at Carnival time. Class of 1958 Class of 1957 31 1st. to h, . to r. W. Bolos, I). Dimick, P. Graham. K. Savage, C. Knowlton, J. Hodsdon, R. Ross, R. Owens. 2nd. row. I. to r. I). Evans, A. Dean, H. Eichtfl, C. Kvedar. T. Urban, R. Mawson. K. Amabile, C Barry. R. Brunelli . 3rd. row. I. lo r. H. Hartford. B. Hawes. C. Smith. B. Heinz, T. Held, M. Cross. R. Millen. Coach Foley. BASEBALL In the field of sports. Springtime means baseball, and so it is at Plymouth. This sport has steadily gained in popularity since its introduction here. Coach Foley’s men have shown their ability in this sport by enjoying winning seasons year after year. The team was aided this year by the return of many lettermen. These players and several outstanding new members of the team helped to make this another successful baseball season. 32 GIRLS BASKETBALL The girls’ Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball teams, coached by Miss Alden, enjoyed a very active year. They started practice early and the results showed in their interscholastic play. The schedule included games with Keene Teachers College, Mount St. Mary College, and Nasson College in both home and return games. This is the only girls’ sport in which there is interscholastic participation at Plymouth. The Girls’ Basket hull Team 1st. row, I. to r. L. Potter, P. Conway, G. Demers, A. Murdough, J. March. A. Johnson, S. Lehan. 2nd. row, I. to r. A. Boucher. B. Stimson, B. Burlock. M. Woodward, B. Bernier, V. Lamontagne. 3rd row. I. to r. Coach Alden, J. Harriman, D. Flewry, K. Kallum, B. Smith, B. Schweizer, N. Doggett. 33 FUN IN WHITE Winter Action 1st. row, I. to r. B. Hurst. E. Savage, D. Postonji. Mr. Kenney, E. Potter. 2nd. row. I. to r. R. Tracy. D. Snair. C. Heath. I). Mick-Ion. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club offers experiences to students to gain a better understanding of the various sciences. This is done through discussions, movies, and participation in science conferences. The members also learn about operating the motion picture machine and printing and developing films. The club sponsors scientific field trips to bring more actual experiences to its members. 35 1st. row, I. to r. R. Carr, D. Micklon, C. Hubert, J. Hoilsdon. 2nd. row, I. to r. D. Ivestcr, D. Croft. B. Snair. R. Brunellc, Coach Hogan. TENNIS TEAM In the spring of 1955, Plymouth embarked on a new interscholastic athletic activity. The tennis team was organized and Mr. Hogan was appointed as coach. Being a new group, the team had to start from the grass roots. After two seasons, this sport has proven to he very popular, and it undoubtedly will become a regular men's sport here at Plymouth. S THE ANATOMY OF LEARNING THIRD LESSON I’ll never know why The night is so dark. I only know— That darkest night Seeks out the brightest light And is torn—bleeding forth In great shadows. Now when the snow came, It seemed that it went Before the spring could Summon forth the bright sun. Would it be the same, When I grew old and came To haunt my past? The histories of All tragedies seemed Sublime and complete— Mine among them. We write all that has Been written before; But still we are stupified By the symbols befoTe Us. “I will live!” Was the fervent prayer. 37 CLASS OF 1957 The members of the class of 1957 arc approaching the end of their learning here at Plymouth. Besides having benefited by the sources of learning here, they have provided enjoyment for other classes through their various activities. The class has concentrated its efforts on the successful Coffee Shop in Hall Dormitory. Mr. Sanderson. Bruce Snair. John Hodsdon. Nancy Ross Sheila Thompson. The ('.lass Officers and Adviser ht. row, I. to r. B. Snair. J. Hodsdon. S. Croteau, J. La.Montagne, L George. J. Carriel. C. Gardner, V. Matthews, Mr. Sanderson. N. Ross, S. Thompson. 2nd. row, I. to r. R. Hraly, K. DiBuono. J. Da is, J. Barton. M. Drake. L. Reed. J. Lehan. 3rd. row, I. tor. G. Lamott, K. Kallum. G. Moody, P. Heath. D. Buckminster, D. Pitanis. G. Avery. 4th. row, I. to r. B. Hughes, E. Smith, P. Harvey, W. Huggins, P. Regan, B. King. 5th. row, I. to r. R. Fagnanl, C. Hubert, H. Peaslee, R. Blanchette, B. Mills, S. O'Shea. J. Davock, W. Heins, R. Brunelle. 1st. row. I. to r. F. Paquette, M. Clarke, D. Pitanis. B. Belislc, A. Murdough, C. Glenz. M. Doggett. F„ Grant, B. Mills. 2nd. rou. I. to r. N. Huggins. R. Christie, N. Whittemore, C. Stone, J. Richer, R. Knowles, D. Micklon. 3dr. row, I. to r. R. Carr, J. Hodsdon. SOCIAL CLUB COUNCIL In college there are many sources of learning. The student can gain a wealth of knowledge from social activities, as well as from books. The organization chiefly responsible for the enhancement of the students' social life here at Plymouth is the Social Club Council. The council plans the entire social calendar for the year, besides planning and executing such events as the Halloween and Christmas banquets, sock hops, the Christmas Dance, the Winter Carnival, and the May Formal. The officers of the council are selected by the entire student body, after a campaign involving the leading candidates. Andre Paquette served as president during the past year. Under his leadership, the Social Club Council provided the students with a well-rounded social program. They were especially successful in their attempt to provide more social functions on weekends throughout the year. 39 1st. row. I. to r. D. Wheatley, B. Burlock, G. Merrill. C. Gardner. 2nd. row. I. to r. Miss Aldcn, N. Whilternore, B. Schweizcr. E. Farrington. WOMEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The main function of the W.A.A. is to set up a program of girls’ sports. An intramural sports program is organized for field hockey, basketball, badminton, and softball. Through participation in these sports, the girls gain points which make them eligible to be a member of the organization. At regular meetings, rules of various sports are discussed as well as plans made for various special events during the year. These include spaghetti dinners, cook-outs, and other congregations. The W.A.A. was led this year by Dorothy Wheat-ley, and Miss Alden again acted as adviser. 40 NORMA WILKINSON MEMORIAL AWARD Rachel GeoffVion The Norma Wilkinson Memorial Award was established by the Women's Athletic Association in memory of Norma Wilkinson, a member of the class of 1955. Norma’s death in 1953 shocked the campus because she was outstanding in every way. The award is given each year to the senior woman who most nearly achieves Norma’s high qualities. This year the award goes to the President of the Class of 1956, Miss Rachel Geoflrion. BASKETBALL The tram in action Another occasion for learning is presented in the field of sports. Through participation in various porting events, either as a spectator or player, the student can acquaint himself with diverse aspects of human behavior. This knowledge furthers the development of good sportsmanship. During the past few years, basketball has emerged as Plymouth’s most popular sport. The team, coached by John Foley, has been among the leaders in the New England Teachers College Athletic Conference. Their superiority on the courts was displayed again this year. Action was fast and excitement mounted as the Folcymcn went on to another successful season. The schedule included games with Farmington, Maine Teachers College; Salem, Massachusetts Teachers College; St. Anselm’s College; Merrimack College; Gorham, Maine Teachers College; and Keene Teachers College. FIRST ROW, L. to R.: A. Dean. R. Brunelie. D. Evans, H. Fichel. SECOND ROW: K. Bond, manager, C. Knowlton, D. Dimick, B. Heinz, K. Emery, 0. Serard, H. Hartford, B. Mills, manager. THIRD ROW: R. Owen, R. Tracy, M. Cross. R. McCarthy, B. Hawes, P. Graham, B. Bolos, Coach Foley. FOURTH ROW: R. Millen, P. Pratt, T. Monahan, Q. Boyle, R. Amabile, L. Laughlin, D. Jacques. Our Cheerleaders Eleanor DiBuono,Joan Kuel. Judith Koford, Sheila Thompson. Patricia McBride. Dorothea Pitanis. CHEERLEADERS A group of seven girls are chosen annually to lead the student cheering section at basketball games. At every home game, these peppy girls in the green and white can be seen shouting and cheering the basketball squad on to victory. Through their own spirit, they have effected a school-wide support of the team. The cheerleaders arc selected on a competitive basis, and voice, pep, and coordination are the important requirements. 43 Louise ami Olio SADIE HAWKINS DANCE In the fall of the year, Sadie Hawkins time returned again to Plymouth Teachers College. The dance was preceded by M.E.R.P. (Men’s Economic Rehabilitation Program) week, which gave the men a chance to save a little money. The senior class sponsored the dance, with Phyllis Fearon and Jean- ette Lemire as co-chairmen. The gym was decorated with pictures of Daisy Mae and L’il Abner on the walls and hay and corn stalks on the floor. Louise Reed and Otto Luhrs were selected as the typical Daisy Mae and L’il Abner. Tli3 Sadie I law kin Dance Our I nit FIRST ROW. L. to R.: W. Hagncr, R. LaCasse, J. Hod-sen. A. Dean. C. Curette. SECOND ROW: II. Eichel, A. Shields, R. Brunette. D. Ulrich. D. Ives ter, T. Monahan. THIRD ROW: Capt. Kinney, A. Paquette. R. Mawson. B. Snair. R. Carr, D. F.vans, 0. Serard. FOURTH ROW. R. Bert. R. Tracy. G. Foster. E. Potter. P. Graham, F. Powers. RESERVE UNIT fn September of 1951, a reserve unit was organized at Plymouth. This unit became Battery D. 398 A.A.A. Battalion, with its headquarters in Manchester. The commanding officer is Captain Charles Kinney. Jr., and the executive officer is Lieutenant Philip Tap- ply. The unit now contains thirty-five men. Throughout the nine month school year, the group has a total of forty-eight drills. The men had their first experience at camp life as a unit when they spent two weeks of training at Camp Drum, N. Y.f last summer. Inspection FIRST ROW. L. to R.: C. Willis, D. Pestonji, S. Sullivan. R. Rutledge, E. Grant, G. Moody, Dr. Griffiths, D. Pitanis,- S. Daigle. SECOND ROW: E. Owen, J. LaMontagne, M. Lewis, B. Belislc, P. Fcaron, V. Lamontagne, N. Savitch. THIRD ROW: G. Demers, P. Duffy, I. MacDonald, S. Allard, S. Loun-der, A. Brown, J. French. FOURTH ROW: C. Tilden, D. Buskey, M. Tcrrio, E. DiBuono, C. O’Brien. B. Ilur-t. K. Cochrane. FIFTH ROW: S. Solari. K. Kallum. J. Carriel. K. Harvey, A. Barton, A. Merrill. SIXTH ROW: M. Thompson. L. George. P. Harvey. N. Huggins, A. MacDonald, M. Avery, L. Laroche. SEVENTH ROW: R. Tracy, J. Clement, G. Heath, R. Vigneault. H. O'Donnell. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The only professional organization on campus is the Future Teachers of America club, which is affiliated with the National Association of F.T.A. and the National Education Association. It is designed to acquaint its members with the local, state, and national associations. The members enjoy hearing speakers and seeing movies and demonstrations as part of their regular meetings. There arc also many panel discussions on the current problems in education. During the past year, Edythe Grant served as president of the F.T.A. and Dr. Griffiths acted as adviser. The main project of the .year was the sponsoring of Visiting Day in the spring. This event gives high school students all over the state an opportunity to see how the college functions. 46 KIRS'!’ ROW, L to R.: Mr. White, E. Smith. J. Lem ire, E. Cochrane. M Avery, I.. Rene, R. Rutledge, S. Solari. D. Pestonji, A Papazoglou. S. Stevens, R. Belisle, R. Blanchette. SECOND ROW: D. Welch. V. Lamontagne. L. de Moulpied, A. Brown. J. LaMontagnc. J. Barton, J. Carricl. C. Slone. A. Willey. J. Buffum. J. Powell. THIRD ROW: P Woodward. S. Uunder. D. Fleuav, B. Sawyer, N. Holub, C. Yclle, P. Kudolis, J Parent. J. Priest, M Mullin. FOURTH ROW: G. Foster. R. Tracy. R. Young.J. Richer. G. Smith. P. Pratt. E. Bovatsis. A. Hehl, G. Radrliflfe, L. Preshy. M. Bickford. FIFTH ROW: J. Harrison. J. Daxock. B. Hurst, R. Croft. P. Pacquett. F. Tihbits, H. McNeely. PLYMOUTH PLAYERS Since its foundation in 1931, the Plymouth Players has grown into one of the largest organizations of the campus. Under the direction of Mr. White, the Players have presented several hundred performances of numerous full length and one-act plays. During the past season, the Players upheld the fine reputation for their dramatic productions that they have gained in the past four years. The major plays presented were Our Town, “Candida,” “Seven Keys to Haldpate. and “lllithe Spirit.” In presenting these classics, the Players proved their ability to produce even the most difficult plays. 47 FIRST ROW, L. lo R.: K. Dalton, F. TihhetK M. Bickford, J. Richer, II. O'Donnell. SECOND ROW: R. Tracy. Dean Henry. HALL DORM HOUSE COMMITTEE This committee is set up to enforce the rules and regulations of the Hail Dorm Constitution written by members of the commitee and faculty advisers. The committee consists of two men from each class, and Chairman and Secretary of the group are elected from this group. The officers must have served on the committee at least one year previously. MARY LYON HOUSE COMMITTEE The students' life in the dormitories is governed by a representative group which works with the dormitory supervisor. This group takes the form of a house committee. The group aids in the formation of rules for the dorm and sees that they are executed. In Mary Lyon Hall this year, the difficult position of president of the house was held by Patsy Heath. She and her committee, under the supervision of Dr. Griffiths and Mrs. Walker, ably handled the task of managing the dormitory. The social functions for the girls included a tea and house parties for the various holidays. These were made possible through the work of Lois Kretschmar social chairman. FIRST ROW. L. to R.: V. I-amontagnc, T. George, P. Heath, M. Harvey. L. Kretschmar. SECOND ROW: D. Pestonji, C. Ycllc. Dr. Griffiths, Mrs. Walker. N. llol.uk THE ANATOMY OF LEARNING FOURTH LESSON The laugh is more honest. But it still recalls a Vicious circle. Is a life a sense of Happiness dueling with Sadness? No! It is not That. Never will it be. It is instead a compilation Of years. Each giving its Own gift—received and Exhausted. In the fourth lesson came The end of the other three. 1 will remember all that I can. I will hope for all that I Desire. In the serenity of my grey years. Let it be known That my young life was Filled with laughter and 49 Greatness. Pembroke HeverK Batchelor Secondary—Social Studies Cappella Choir 1.2.3.4; Cheerleader 1: Congrega-lional Club 1,2; W.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Sports 1,2,3,4; Collrgianrttes 1: Science Club 1,2; l.R.C. 1.2,3.4. Roper Beaudoin Rochester Secondary—Science Student Council 1,3; Hall Dorm House Committee 1,3, President 3; Basketball manager 1.2; F.T. . 1.2; Newman Club 1,2; Science Club 1.2.3.4. Lillian Dorothy Bilodeau Ashland Secondary—Social Studies Commuter 1,2.4; F.T.A. 2,3.4; Newman Club 3.4: l.R.C 3: Outing Club 4. Anita Claire Binette Plymouth Elementary A Cappella Choir 1.2.3; Newman Club 1,2.3.4: W.A.A. 1,2.3,4: Cheerleader 1.2,3: Intramural 1.2. 3.4; Social Club 2,3; F.T. A. 4: Year!.k Stall 4: Student Council 1; Ski Club 2. SO Russell J. Call Exeter Secondary—Mathematics Class officer 1; E.T.A. 1; Social Club Council l;The Clock. Editor 2.3; Yearbook Editor 4. Genevieve Ann Cannistraro Concord Early Childhood A Cappella Choir 1.2.3; W.A.A. 1; Cheerleader I: Outing Club 1: Intramurals 1.2: Plymouth Players 1.3; Newman Club 1.2.3.4; F.T.A. 4. Lenora Coco Manchester Elementary Transfer from U.N.H.; Newman Club 1.2.3; Plymouth Players 3.4. Ronald Henry Coffey Plymouth Secondary Social Studies Commuter 1.2.3.4; Student Council 1.2; Basketball 1,2; Intramurals 1.2,3,4. 51 I lampion Kel in W. Djllon Secondary Science F.T. . 1; Basketball 2; Plymouth Players 2; Intra-murals 2.3.4; Student Council 2,4. Corresponding Secretary 2. President 4: Class Vice-President 3; Science Club 4. James Edmond Darling. Jr. Laconia Secondary—Science Student Council I; Ski (dub 1.2; Hall Dorm House Committee 1.2; I.R.C. 1.2.3.4, President 3; Science Club 1,2.3,4. Martina Day Piermont Elementary A Cappclla Choir 1.2,3; Band 1; Christian Association 1.2,3.4. Secretary 4; F.T. A. 3; Student Council 3; Mary Lyon House Committee 3. Dennis Dearborn Bristol Secondary—Social Studies Commuter 1.2.3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1.2. 52 Janet Descoteaux Manchester Early Childhood A Cappella Choir 1; F.T.A. 1,2; Plymouth Players 1,3; Newman Club 1.2.3.1. Dean L. Des Roches Bristol Secondary—Social Studies Band 1,2; A Cappella Choir 1,2,3,1. President 3; Class Vice-President 1; Class President 2; Christian ssociation 1; Outing Club 2; Intramurals 2,3,4; Plymouth Players 1,2; I.R.C. 1,2.3; Social Club Council 1.2.3; Collegians 1,2,3. Anne Brock Dickinson Franklin Elementary Commuter 4; A Cappella Choir 1,2,3; Band 1.2: Christian Association 1.2; Wesley Club. President 2. Elizabeth A. Dion Laconia Secondary—Mathematics Newman Club 1; I.R.C. 1.2; The Clock 1; F.T.A. 1,2; Science Club 1,2,3. Secretary 3. 53 Sara Dole Campion Business Education The Clock 2.3; Varsity Basketball 1.2.3; F.T.A.3; Social Club Council 3: Intramural clivities 1.2. 3.4; Class Secretary 2; I.K.C. 2.3: W . A. A. Board 2.3. Joan Alice Dovon .Somersworlh Secondary—Science Newman Club 1,2.3.4. Secretary 3; Outing Club 1; Ski Club 1.2; A Cappella Choir 1.2.3; Plymouth Flavors 3,4; K.T.A. 1.2.3.4; Social Club Council 3; W.A.A. 1.2.3,4; Girls’ Sports 1,2,3,4; The Clock 1.2,3; Science Club 2.3.4; I.K.C. 3.4. Patricia Lourdes Duffy Whitcfield Elementary Newman Club 1; F’.T.A. 3.4; Yearbook Staff 4; Bus-soil House Committee,Secretarv 4. Catherine Ann Enos Concord Elemcntarv Transfer from Green Mountain Junior College, Vermont; K.T.A. 3.4. 54 Phyllis Elliott Fearon Whitrlield Elementary A Cappella Choir 2: Girls’ Sports 1.2,3,4; F.T. A. 3. V: Outing Club 1; Ski Club 1: Neuman Club 1.2. 3.4: Russell House Committee, President 4. Alvin L Fellows Colebrook Secondary—English Plymouth Players 1,2; Christian Association 1.2. ire-President 2: Yearbook Staff 4. Jean French Exeter Elementary A Cappella Choir 2.3; Outing Club I; Canterbury Club 2; Christian Association 2.3.4; Student Council, Recording Secretary 4; F.T. A. 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. Claire Kobitaille Gasselt Franklin Secondary - Social Studies Girls’ Sports 1,2,3; W.A.A. 1; Newman Club 1: A Cappella Choir 1.2.3; I.R.C. 3. 55 New port ndrce Rachel Ccollrion Elementary ('.iris’ Sports I; A Cappclla Choir 1,2.3; Hand 1,2.3; Newman Club 1.2.3.1; Collegiancitcs 2.3; Social Hub 1: Class President I; Yearbook Staff 4; I.R.C. 3. Kdythe Claire Grant Laconia Early Childhood W.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Sports 1.2.3.4; The Clock. Business Manager 3,4; Plymouth Plavers 1,2: Chris-tion Association 1; Ski Club 1; F.T. . 1.2.3,4, Pres-ident 4; Social Club Council I; 'l earhook Assistant Editor 4. Estelle Alin Greenwood Bristol Elementary Transfer from Keene Teachers College; A Cappella Choir 1, Girls' Sports 1,2; Commuter 3.4; Student Council 3; Newman Club 2. Barbara Anne Guilhault Concord Elementary Newman Club 2; (’.iris’ Sports 1; Student Council 1.2.3, Corresponding Secretary 3; Mary Lyon House Committee 1.2.3. President 3: F.T. A. 3. 56 Marv Joan nr Hakcnson Wentworth Elementary Cappella Choir 1,2.3: Christian Association 3.4: K T.A. 1; Congregational Club I. Helen Mary Hamel Manchester Elementary Newman Club 1.2.3.4: F.T.A. 1; A Cap pel I a Choir 1,2,3,4; Outing Club 1; Plymouth Plavers 1.2.3: Science Club 2,3. Jane Margaret Harrison Concord Early Childhood A Cappella Choir 1,2,3; Science Club 1; Cheerleader 1,2; Band 3; Class Treasurer 2.3; Girls’ Sports 1.2; W.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Social Club Treasurer 3; Plymouth Players 1.2.3.4. Treasurer 3: Newman Club 1,2,3.4. Treasurer 3,4; Student Council Vice-President 4. Guy Heath Plymouth Elementary Science Club 1.2,4; Social Club Council 1; Christian Association 1.2; F.T.A. 1.2.3.4. 57 j ( 'j debrook Me erlcy Brvani Hurst Elementary Transfer from I .N.H.: Christian Vssociation 1.2. 3.4: V Cappeila Choir 3; Plymouth Playrrs 1,2.3.4. ice-President 3; I.R.C. i.2: Methodist Cluh 2; Girls’ SjMirts 1,2.3: Science Club 1.2.3: K.T. . 4. Constance Johnson Manchester Elementary K.T. . 1,2.3: Congregational Cluh 1,4: I.R.C. 1: Plymouth Players 1,2.3.4: Christian sociation 1.3.4: Cappeila Choir 1.2.3.4. Patricia Mary Jones Gorham Secondary- Mathematics Social Club Council 1.2: Class Treasurer 1; Wesley Club 3; Christian Association 3.4; A Cappeila Choir 3,4: K.T. A. 3.4: Science Club 1.2.3.4. Joan Parsons Kenney l-aconia Elementary Commuter 3.4; Christian Association 1: F.T.A. 1.2. 58 Jeanette Gloria Lemirr Franklin Secondary English Transfer from Mount Saint Mary College; Class Vice-President 1: Plymouth Players 3,4; Newman Club 2.3: Class Treasurer 4; Yearbook Staff 4; A Cappella Choir 1. Muriel Gale Lewis Woodsville Early Childhood Transfer from Vermont Junior College; Congregational Club 2; A Cappella Choir 2: Girls’ Sports 2. 3.4; F.T.A. 4: Christian Association L Faith Martin Woodsville Elementary A Cappella Choir 1.2.3: Mary Lyon House Committee 2: W.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Sports 1,2,3.4; Newman Club 1.2.3.4. Ann Frances Merrill New Hampton Elementary Girls’ Sports 1; Outing Club 1; Christian Association 1.2,3.4. Treasurer 3.4; F.T. A. 2.3.4. Secretary 4. 59 Warren Owen K. Moody Secondary—Business Education Intramurals 2,3.4; Plymouth Players 3,4. Roberta Elizabeth Moore Franconia Elementary A Cappella Choir 1.2; F.T.A. 1.2: I R C. 1,2.3: Christian Association 2,3.4, Vice-President 3. Francis E. Morin Lancaster Secondary—Social Studies Newman 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 1; F.T.A. 1; Basketball 1.2.3; Baseball 1.2.3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3.4; LR.C. 3,4. Ralph E. Murphy Manchester Secondary—Business Education Class President 1.2; Student Council. Secretary 2: Social Club Council 1,2.3: Christian Association 1; F.T.A. 1; A Cappella Choir 1.2; I R C. 1.2,3.4; The Clock 2.3,4; Plymouth Players 1.2.3.4. 60 Nancv Lila Nav Lancaster Elementary Transfer from U.N.H.; A Cappella Choir 2.3.4; Plymouth Players 2.3.4; Congregational Club 2; F.T.A. 4. Edward F. O’Connor Andover Secondary—Social Studies A Capprlla Choir 1.2.3,4; Collegians 1.2.3.4; F.T.A. 3; Intramurals 1.2.3.4; Newman Club 1.2,3,4; I.R.C. 1.2.3.4. Hugh F. O'Donnell Plymouth Elementary A Cappella Choir 1.2.3; Collegians 1,2.3; Newman Club 1,2.3,4; Outing Club; Social Club Council 3: Hall Dorm House Committee 4; Class Vice-President 4. Jo-Ann Manilvia Parker Colebrook Elementary F.T.A. 1.2.3.4; Wesley Club 3; Christian Association 1.2.3,4. 61 Calcutta. India Daulcttc Roshan Pestonji Elementary Christian Association 1,2,3.4; Wesley Club 1.2.3.4. Vice-President 3, President 4; Class Vice-President 2; Plymouth Players 1.2.3.4; I R C. 1,2.3,4, Vice-President 3.4; Science Club 3.4; F.T.A. 1,2,4. Joyce Noreen Philbrick Plymouth Early Childhood Commuter 1.2.3.4; Social Club. Secretary 1: Methodist Club 2; The Clock 3; Student Council 3; A Cappella Choir 1.2.3.4; F.T.A. 4. Eileen Ann Phippard Nashua Early Childhood A Cappella Choir 1.2.3; Plymouth Plavers 1; Girls Sports 1.2; W.A.A. 1:1.R.C. 2; Newman Club 1.2, 3.4; F.T.A. 4. Robert J. Ross Littleton Secondary—Social Studies Transfer from U.N.H.; Newman Club 2.3.4. President 3.4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2,3.4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3; Hall Dorm House Committee 2,3; Social Club Council, Vice-President 2,3. 62 Vivian M. Samaha Plymouth Secondary—English Girls’ Sports 1.2.3.4; Commuter 1.2.3.4; W.A.A. 1.2.3.4; A Cappella Choir 1.2..3.4; Student Council 2: Plymouth Players 2. Eleanor May Savage Manchester Elementary A Cappella Choir 1.2.3.4; Girls’ Sports 1; Science Club 2,3,4; Class Secretary 3.4. Sarah Elizabeth Spencer Strathain Elementary A Cappella Choir 1.2,3.4; Collegianettes 2.3; Science Club 1,2,3; I.K.C. I.2.3.4. Marion Elizabeth Stone Dunbarton Elementary Girls' Sports 1,2,3.4; Plymouth Players 1; Congregational Club 1,2; F.T.A. 3; A Cappella Choir 1.2, 3.4; I.R.C. 3,4; W.A.A. 1,2.3.4; Christian Association 1.2.3.4: President 3; Russell House Committee, Vice-President 4. 63 Franklin Anne M. Thibeault Secondsrv—Business Education Social Club Council. Secreiary 1.2:I.R.C. 2.3: Newman Club 1.2.3.4. S. Allan Towle Hampton Secondary—Social Studies I.R.C. 1,2,3; Science Club 2.3: The Clock 2: F.T.A. 1,3. lairraine Mary Viger Berlin Secondary—Business Education A Cuppclla Choir i.2.3; Band 1.2; Girls’ Sports I; Plymouth PI a vers 1,2; Outing Club 1; The Clock 1,2.4; Newman Club 1.2.3.4; I.R.C. 3.4; F.T.A. 3.1. J. Ardell Welch Raymond F.arlv Childhood Christian Association 1,2,3,4; Plymouth Players 1. 2.3,4; Cheerleader 1.2: Social Club 2.3; Science Club 2.3; Marv I.von House Committee 3; A Cappel-la Choir 1.2.3; FT.A. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; W.A.A. 1,2,3,4. 64 Carol Joan Tilden Dorchester. Massachusetts Secondary-English Transfer from Boston Teachers College; W.A.A. 3.4; Girls' Sports 3.4; Christian Association 4; F.T.A. 4: Outing Club 4; A Cappellu Choir 4. C. Dorothy Wheatley Littleton Elementary A Cappella Choir 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Band 2; Girls’ Sports 1,2,3,4; W.A.A. 1,2.3,4, Vice-president 3, President 4; Plymouth Players 1.2,4; Outing Club 1,2; l.R.C. 1,2,4, Corresponding Secretary 1; Social Club 1,2,3,4, President 3; Newman Club 1.2. 3.4; Yearbook Staff 3,4. Phyllis Almu Woodard Colebrook Elementary Band 1; Plymouth Players 2,3,4; A Cappella Choir 3; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Christian Association 1,2,3,4. 65 RUSSELL HOUSE COMMITTEE For the first time in many years. Russell House has become the senior women's residence. A committee of senior women, headed by Phyllis Fearon, was organized to set up a Constitution for the house and to handle any problems which might arise concerning the governing of the house. With the increase in enrollment, Russell House will probably be used as a senior residence for many years to come. Russell House RUSSELL HOUSE RESIDENTS hi row. I. to r.. E. Grant. P. Fearon, A. Welch. 2nd row, I. to r., K. Enos, B. Spencer. J. Descoteaux. F. Martin. 3rd row. I. to r.. B. McCool. R. Geoffrion. B. Hurst. Miss Rand. P. Duffy, M. l.ewis, J. French. 4th row. . to r.. N. Nay, L. Coco. M. Stone. 5th row. I. to r.. P. Wheatley, G. Cannistraro, E. Savage. E. Phippard. J. Harrison. C. Johnson. 1st row, I. u r.. S. Solari. J. French. K. Dalton. Dr. Hyde. 2nd rou, I. to r.. (i. Moody. J. March. D. Buckminster. K. Harvey, Dr. Griffiths. G. Ramsay. D. Snair. 3rd row, I. to r., M. Bickford. K. Truchon. R. Blanchette. P. Seavey. STUDENT COUNCIL The governing body of the students on campus is known as the Student Council. Assisted by the faculty advisers, the student representatives make recommendations and decisions concerning the students’ life at Plymouth. The council appropriates money from the Student Representation Fund, approves the constitutions of the dormitories, and handles other problems which concern the welfare of the student body and the college. Each class elects two men and two women to the council. The commuters are represented by one man and one woman from each class. 67 A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir provides the students with an opportunity of expression in the field of music. The choir was organized in 1947 by Mr. Jorgenson and it has steadily gained in popularity since that time. The group travels annually throughout the state to present its fine concerts. In December, the choir presented the annual Christmas Candlelight Sendee in the Guy E. Speare Auditorium. The religious tableaus organized by the Newman Club and the Christian Association provided an impressive background for the beautiful old carols sung by the choir. 1st row. I. to r„ B. Hay . J. Nro . R. Mealy, B. Sawyer, D. DesRoches. G. RadclifTe, A. Gro . Mr. Jor genson, R. Fagnanl, J. Richer, H. Ackroyd, D. Ulrich. W. Lance, N. Huggins, G. Ramsay, R. Rutledge, S. Forbes, D. Pilanis. 2nd row, 1. to r.. E. Di Ruono. M. Mullin, J. Carnel, L. George, F. Finley, R. Knowles, F. Gerstein, G. Smith. G. Foster. J. Clement, C. Kvcdar. E. Boyatsis. B. Burlock. D. Edgell, C. Clark, S. Thompson, G. Lamott. 3rd row. L to r., J. Lehan, S. Allard, A. Boucher, J. Priest. C Glenz, P. Kudolts, J. Ruel, V. Welchans, L. Laroche. C. Gardner, A. Wentworth, C. Tilden, C. Willis, J. La Montagne, J. Potter, G. Demers, J. Routhier. 4th row. I. to r.. D. Wageman, M. Woodward, B. Stimson. J. Leavitt. N. Doggett. E. McDonald. A. Barton. A. Papazoglou, E. Reed, B. Snair, B. Bernier, A. Schuyler, B. Brown. P. Pietsch, L. Rine. J. Harriman. A. Brown. 5th row. I. to r., J. East wick. M. LaPlante. G. Richmond, A. McDonald, J. Powell, L. deMoulpied, S. Lounder, S. Brown. M. Harvey, P. Heath. E. Farrington. M. Jacques. C. Stone, N. Holub, M. Nuggent, V. Huntoon. THE CLOCK The college newspaper. The Clock, provides the students with a record of the activities which take place on campus. It is a means of having students express their ideas on various school problems and activities. The members of the stall learn the different phases of journalism by writing, interviewing, and reporting. The paper is supported by the student activity fee and by local advertisements. All the issues are now printed and they contain pictures of important college events. The Publication Building THE CLOCK STALE l l roil', I. to r . lr. Bagiev. C. illi. . I.. Itred. It. Carr. Mr. Sanderson. 2ntl rote, I. to r., It. Ih-lisle, E. (.rani. B. Burlnck. S. Forbes, A. Boucher, 1). Edgell. 3rd mu. . to r., S. Shields, S. Sullivan. R. Cook. 1st row, I. to r.. A. Merrill. M. Slone. I). IVsionji, F. Kearon. 2nd rou , I. to r.. Dr. Kinney. M. Bickford, K. Grant, P. Scavey. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Under the guiding hand of Dr. Charles Kinney, the International Relations Club has as its major project each year the Model United Nations General Assembly held at the college in cooperation with Rotary International. In addition to this worthwhile effort, the club seeks to promote international understanding among its members, a noble aim in the atomic age. 71 CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Christian Association is a non-denominational organization which provides many spiritual and recreational activities for its members. At the regular meetings there are speakers discussions and movies as well as worship services. This year, Barbara Hays served as president of the group. Among the association’s several activities, they provided a Christmas basket for a needy family in Plymouth, and they helped to plan the Candlelight Service in conjunction with the Newman Club. Miss Waugh and Mr. Robinson served as advisers to the group. 1st row, I. to r.. Miss Waugh, R. Carr, L Kretschmar, C. Smith, B. Stimson, S. Croteau, B. Hays. 2nd rou I. to r., A. Wentworth, C. Spoor, C. Richmond, A. Willey, D. Pestonji, M. Day. M. Stone, A. Brown, L. de Moulpied, J. Murphy, L. George, S. W'ilber. 3rd row, I. to r., A. Johnson, M. Woodward, M. Avery, A. Barton. L. Rine, A. Merrill, E. Frederiksen, J. Parker, J. French. 4th row, I. to r., N. Doggett. R. Moore, M. Hakenson, C. Tilden, N. W'oodard, M. Thompson. I. Brown, E. Reed, L. Potter, M. Lewis. B. Hurst, A. Welch. 5th row, . to r., P. W'oodard, J. Koford, M. Ruh, N. Whittemorc, J. Potter, J. Edson, C. Glenz. J. Leavitt, M. Nugent, C. Stone. 6th row, I. to r., J. Clement, D. Ulrich, E. Potter. NEWMAN CLUB Through religious organizations, the students can learn about the spiritual and moral aspects of life. There arc two major religious organizations on campus. One of these is the New man Club, a Catholic club affiliated with the National Federation of Newman Clubs. This year, members received communion in a body every month, and had a special week of activities during Catholic Youth Week. The Club also sends delegates to various religious conferences held in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The meetings consist of discussions by the members as well as addresses by outside speakers. 1st. row. I. to r. R. Vigneault, R. Ross, Father Mann, S. Sullivan. H. O’Donnell. 2nd. row. I. to r. R. Healy, P. Chicko.ring, S. Daigle. L. Bilodeau. V. Lamontagne, E. DiBuono. M. Mullin. G. Demers. C. Deshaies. 3rd. row, I. to r. L. Veator, S. Lehan, C. O'Brien, N. Savitch, R. Parent, A. Barton, C. Tierney, L. 1-aroche. S. Hebert. P. McBride, M. LaPlante. 4th. row, I. to r. D. Wheatley, J. Cannistraro, F.. Phippard. J. Harrison, S. Beaudry. M. Kelley. B. Belisle. M. Clarke, S. Solari, L. Cole, J. Routhier, M. Jacques. 5th. row. t. to r. R. Robichaud, G. Smith. P. Pratt. R. Truchon, J. Richer, N. Holub, C. Yelle. O. Fleury, A. Bucher. L. Archambault, C. Cody. 6th. row, I. to r. Q. Boyle. R Brunnelle. G. Corrette, R. McCarthy, A. Gross, C. Kvedar, J. Ruel. F. Paquette, R. Geoffrion, P. Fearon. THE STAFF. . to r.: I . Duffy. Treasurer; J. French. Sponsorships . Lemire. Literary Editor; E. Grant. Assistant Editor-in-Chief: R. Call. Editor-in-Chief; Mr. Sanderson. Adviser; A. Binette. Sports Editor; D. Wheatley. Feature Editor; A. Welch. Photography Editor; R. Geoffiion, Art Editor; absent u hen picture u ns taken: A. Fellows. Poetry Editor. THE CONNING TOWER STAFF Planning Our earhook The publication of a ear-book is the culmination of at least a full year’s work. This year the yearbook staff wrote a constitution to guide future staffs. The problem of housing has finally been solved by the construction of the Publication Building. Guided by Mr. Sanderson, the 1956 staff has succeeded in publishing this yearbook with many innovations. 71 SPONSORS ADAM’S MARKET, Plymouth. New Hampshire BLAKE’S RESTAURANT, Plymouth, New Hampshire BUCKLAND’S FLOWER SHOP, Plymouth, New Hampshire CLASS OF 1957, Plymouth Teachers College, Plymouth, New Hampshire CLASS OF 1958, Plymouth Teachers College. Plymouth. New Hampshire CLASS OF 1959, Plymouth Teachers College, Plymouth, New Hampshire CLAY’S NEWSSTAND, Plymouth, New Hampshire COVERED BRIDGE GIFT SHOP. Plymouth, New Hampshire DING’S ESSO SERVICENTER. Plymouth, New Hampshire FARLEY S DRUG STORE. Plymouth, New Hampshire FAUSTY’S DINER. Plymouth, New Hampshire GAMMON’S FUNERAL HOME. Plymouth, New Hampshire GEYER'S DRUG STORE. Plymouth. New Hampshire HARVEY’S TEXICO SERVICE. Plymouth. New Hampshire HENRY’S BARBER SHOP. Plymouth, New Hampshire J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY. Plymouth, New Hampshire O'BRIEN’S DEPARTMENT STORE. Plymouth. New Hampshire PLYMOUTH FURNITURE COMPANY. Plymouth, New Hampshire PROULX’S GIFT SHOP. Plymouth. New Hampshire RAND’S FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STORE. Plymouth, New Hampshire THE RECORD PRINT, Plymouth, New Hampshire RICHELSON’S DEPARTMENT STORE, Plymouth, New Hampshire SA LI BA’S STYLE CENTER. Plymouth. New Hampshire SAMAHA’S CLOTHING STORE. Plymouth. New Hampshire SEABOARD FINANCE COMPANY. Plymouth. New Hampshire MR. FRED II. SPEED, INCORPORATED. Plymouth. New Hampshire VOLPE’S STORE. Plymouth. New Hampshire As I stand waiting to Receive into my empty hands A blade of grass—will I Know its presence? Will its sharpness cut my Skin? I think not. I am ready. Now is needed Only a day, a smile from A friend, a sun, a star, a Wind in the mountain, a Will to live and a desire To give and my destiny is Done. Come not forth with fear. Shrink not back from failure— Failure teaches success. Await not the reward, But be not hesitant at Its offering. Believe in Man’s great striving for learning. Raise your mountain high and Populate it densely with Trees. 7fi