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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1957 volume:

O Z - 2 2 1957 t t A m. 'p ieauvuC The Yearbook staff has tried to capture the highlights of the year 1956-57 and to arrange them in chronological order. As you turn the pages of this book, we hope you remember the experiences of which you have been a part—experiences which have helped make this an outstanding year at Plymouth Teachers College. East From Rounds Hall 2 0 3 4 Mm 1 2 3 9 -5 o I i23 Q 9 Jo Jt 12 13 M s (3 7 8 9 10 15 16) 11 8 19 20I J Jl 3 H 5 4. 17 2122121 22 23 f19 to XI 32 332) 2,0 3J 123 2t 21 Vo 30 4,2-7 2 621 28  7?«il3ftUi4 1 tivms onoca 1 2 «23y 3fc784,7Qq 1 10 It tl 3 M  5 f3_WJ5 6 ' Hr J7 18 9 2oH22 fJV Ahfi S 23 2fe -?rae 21 so31 l £ ___,_____j FEffRU fjV in H -c 1 3 5 7 8 9 0 11 17. 13 H t5 M4 17 18 19 20 Zl 2223 f ZS 2  3 7 Z0 3 H 5 fc 1 -2 3 « s'fe _ • J7 8 9 io u 1213 13 roii 12 13 m isiblfl 15 ib n (bi9 2ol(z 13 17 18 19 - o 21 22 23 Jj 2Z 23 27 fcf Zc z £ 2V 2a2 l JQfca 30 SSL T_w -r -IT .su. J The Class of 1957 wishes to give special recognition to Mr. Richard Sanderson, who not only has served as our class advisor for four years, but also with his valuable experience has guided the Conning Tower staff through many long and tiring, but profitable yearbook meetings. “ytuztt i When a college graduate wishes to express his appreciation, the first people he always thinks of are his parents. The members of the senior class wish to thank their parents not only for the invaluable economic aid they have so gladly given, but also for their understanding in our undergraduate days. 4 'DecUcattoK To you, Norton R. Bagley, we, the class of 1957, dedicate our yearbook as a tribute to your sincere interest in students, your wealth of knowledge, and your unique sense of humor. 5 As the Class of 1957 enters upon professional service in our state and country, this question must be uppermost in the mind of each member. More important by far than any tools or techniques about which they have learned at Plymouth are the philosophy and attitudes they have developed about the nature of man and his society. The development of men in the publicly supported schools of our nation requires a continuous weighing of actions in terms of good for individuals and good for the society which governs those individuals. Social good may at times obscure individual good, and individual liberties may at times appear to threaten the society which nurtures free inquiry. To help men in their growth toward whatever goals are held to be good, teachers must themselves first be persons who can guide their own lifelong development toward tenable goals. It is my hope that the classes, the activities, the counseling and the personal relationships which have been a part of the students' growth processes here at Plymouth have helped the members of this graduating class to develop personally and professionally satisfying philosophies of their relationhips with their Creator and with their fellow men. 6 Harold E. Hyde 7 Hall Dor ory acuity and tdnuMcdt'ictfaM. HAROLD E. HYDE President, Hartwick College, B.S., State University of New York, College for Teachers, M.S.; New York University, Ed.D. SAMUEL L ABBOTT, Jr. Elementary Education, Middlebury College, B.S.; University of Connecticut, M.A. in Ed.; Duke University, Ph.D. 8 M. PRISCILLA ALDEN Physical Education, Sargent School of Physical Education; Boston University, B.S.; Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. NORTON R. BAGLEY English. Public Relations, Plymouth Teachers College B.Ed.; Boston University, Ed.M.; University of Connecticut, Ed.D. MADDIE WARD BARRETT longuoges, Alabama College, B.A.j University of North Carolina, M.A.; Ph.D. MARY BIIHEIMER Science, Gettysburg College, B.A.; Obcrlin College, Columbia University, M.A.; Ed.D. ROBERT LUCIUS BOYD Nafurol Sciences, Massachusetts State College, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, Ed.M. RUTH OLIVE BOZARTH Social Studies, Illinois State Normol University, B.Ed.; Teachers College, Columbia University. A.M. KARL DRERUP Art, Vereinigte Stootsschulen, Berlin, Meisterschueler; Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Kunsthistorisches Institut, Florence, Italy. ROBERT JOHN ERNST Business Education, Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; State University of Iowa, A.M. 9 JOHN C. FOLEY Physical Education, St. Anselm's College, B.A.; Boston University, M.A.; Graduate Study, Boston University. JAMES J. HOGAN Social Studies, Americon International College, AB-; Boston University, M.A.; Graduate Study, University of Connecticut. RUTH GRIFFITHS Dean of Student Personnel, Education, Lowell Teachers College. B.S. in Ed.; Boston University, M.A. Ed.D. REGIS A. HORACE Business Education, Plymouth Teachers College, B. Ed.; Boston University, 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 Collcgo. A.B.; Teochers College, Columbia University, M.A.; Ed.D. 10 ROBERT J. MATTISON Early Childhood Education, University of Rochester, A.B.; Syracuse University, M.A.; Graduate Study, Columbia University. GEORGE SALMONS Science, Mathematics, University of Kansos City, AB.j Columbia University, A.M.; Teachers College, Columbia University. Ed.D. JONATHAN OSGOOD Dean of Men, Education, University of New Hampshire, B.S.; Ed.M.; New York University, Ed.D, RICHARD SANDERSON English, Mathematics, Muskingum College, B.S.; Northwestern University, M.A. MARION K. SEAVEY Elementory Education, Plymouth Teachers College,- Boston University, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M., C.A.G.S.; Graduate Study, Boston University. GENEVA MAY SMITH Mathematics, Farmington State Normal School, Maine; Boston University, B.S. in Ed.; University of Maine, B.A. n PHILIP C. TAPPLY Director, Secondary Student Teoching, Plymouth Tecchers College, B.Ed.; University of New Hampshire, M.Ed. EVELYN M. WAUGH Social Studies, Farmington Normal School, Maine; University of Maine, Ed.B., A.B.; University of California, A.M. ROI M. WHITE LOUISE N. PEARSON English, Dramatics, Temple University. B.S. In Ed., M.A.; Grad- Librarian uote Study, Stanford University. RAYMOND H. HARRIS Principal, Guy Speore Memorial School. 12 . EfAMA Y MXER jsemother, Mery lyon Ha . Mn. DOROTHY LESLIE Housemother, Holl Dormitory. fArs. SARAH CAUIEY LEAHY Miss ANNIE E. SHERIDAN. R.N. Home Economics, Framingham Normal School, Boston Unlver- School Nurse, sity, B.S. In Ed., A.KA.j Graduate Study, University of Wisconsin. Amherst Agricultural College. 13 Miss MARTHA RAND Supervisor, Russell House. tpuy S- Sfrcanc School 'pacu ty Miss Ella Batchelder, Miss Evelyn Harris, Mrs. Thelmo Dennis, Miss Dorothy O'Neill, Mrs. Barbara Matava, Miss Ruth Millar, Miss Martha Rand, Miss Grace Cunningham, Mrs. Ellen Topply. Tftcuuytiai School acuity FIRST ROW: Mrs Mary Sanderson, Miss Hilda LaDeou, Miss Pauline Spitzner, Mrs. Mildred Potter. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kconoth Morrer, Mrs. Frances Clay, Mr. Bradford Ames, Mr. Robert Frey. 14 Mi EDITH AILING Mr . MARIE RAU Administration Building 15 (?a Hfeu4 Scettea Russell House Gymnoslum 16 Sep i-iber l°L5kJ L. [ £ Foculty Soyj Hello! ptt02 ee Over one hundred new faces arrived at Plymouth early in September. The class of 1960 came to be oriented, although they were not sure what the word meant. A variety of activities planned jointly by the faculty and Student Council made the week seem short. A series of tests gave the frosh writer's cramp; the men showed their skill in athletic contests; the autumn picnic and bonfire at Russell Field made the newcomers feel like old timers. At the end of the week, the class of 1960 was ready for the advent of the mighty upperclassmen. Hoppy Group Meets in linle Theatre. Getting to know you! Heel toe! Heel toe! At week's end! 19 Until? Mon from Mors! Who's your friend? 0pfie46 ttcut 79utccitto t Up at 5:30 a.m, and off to Langdon Park marched 130 freshmen, escorted by the sleepy-eyed sophomores and led by Eric Potter. Military drill was then executed by the newcomers in Russell Field. The week reached a finale with stunts and waterthrowing in Mary Lyon Gym and a torchlight procession through Plymouth's Main Street to the tune of the Bunny-Hop. 20 Little do they know! Wot S«ot? Whot Mystic Power... I Scored Stiff. 21 FIRST ROW: Bulger, Arjenoult, C. Boiley, R. Bailey, Belideau, Bessie, Boulay, Bridges. SECOND ROW: Davis, Coirnes, Campbell, Calcult, Casey, Caulkins, Cirisoli, Crawford. THIRD ROW: Crowe. Currier. Dollaire, Davis, Day, Demers, Doe, Downing. FOURTH ROW: Fitchett, Grant, Hamel, Hoppe, Harper. FIRST ROW: Horne, Hughes, Ireland, Jackson, Jenney, Jlllette, Kozokis. SECOND ROW: LaPlante, Lawrence, lindh, Martin, Masters, McGrath, McKone. THIRD ROW: Merrill. McVitty. Millard. Milleft. Morrill, Morse. Myslivy. FOURTH ROW: Palmer, Parent, Porker. Perreault, Peterson, Plaisted FIRST ROW: Ploufle, Putney. Rich, Rollins, Schoff, Slade SECOND ROW: Sproft. Sponberg, Thompson, Thurston. Tilton, Tuttle. THIRD ROW: Trombley, Van Pelt, Walker. Wheeler, White, B. roung. 22 Left to Right: William Lance. Arthur Morrill, Arnold Gross, Howard McNeely, Joan Parent, Phyllis Kudolis, Carol Glenx. Alma Breton, Nancy Arsenault. Left to Rtghti Robert Fitchett, Nancy Arsenault. William Lance, Howard McNeely. Lois Morse. Carol Glenz 76c (Znuct Ce BY ARTHUR MILLER The Crucible ' a historical play by Arthur Miller of the witch trials in Old Salem, was presented this year by the college's outstanding and well-known collection of talent, the Plymouth Players. Every year the Plymouth Players, directed by Roi White, produce four three-act plays and about twelve one-act ploys. Every member of the student body is welcome to participate in these dramatic presentations. l«f to Right: Nancy Arjcnault, Howard McNeely, Robert Fitchett. Richard Croft. Ooulette Pesfonji, Williom Lonce, Carol Stone. 7«t Attending classes, taking notes, passing tests— these activities constitute the major portion of the students' first three years at Plymouth. During the senior year this knowledge is put into practical application. Peggy Thomas Student 7euede in tde 0?ie£d After fifteen years in front of the desk, the senior at Plymouth Teachers College changes position and assumes the responsibility of a teacher. While the elementary and early childhood teachers teach reading skills at Plymouth, the secondary majors teach science, English, math, social studies, languages or business subjects in many of the New Hampshire public schools. Don Evans Student UiA4e4' Most any student at Plymouth will admit college classes are different from those back in high school days. In these many, many classes, students learn the skills and subject matter needed by a teacher to successfully teach in New Hampshire public schools. 24 Adolescent Development class 25 Bill Heinz Ploy Production Miss St. Arnold ?efuH 'Pafte Lovett In the early days of September and even October the library proved to be a popular locale to meet friends and make new ones. As the doys flew by, however, most people came to know and utilize the library and its many facilities. Thumbing through the index cards, pouring over countless reference books, and searching endlessly in the stack, a person gains the satisfaction of accomplishing something once confusing and perhaps disheartening. Hard At Work 26 A Night At Lamson Looks Like Itl e vt U ty Ofr bantu utce Not all learning is accomplished in the classroom. Homework, informal chats, and regularly sponsored assemblies of a varied nature provide ample opportunity for a well-rounded education. Jean Wakeling Keith Bond and Jim Ackroyd 27 pot$y Conway and Georgia Croft Val Lamontogne and Alice Brown Auditorium-Gymnasium ‘DedicatuMt t te s4ucUtO iU4H,-(fo H4ta4iu K A maximum turn-out of visitors were present to witness the dedication of the college's new auditorium-gymnasium building on parent's day. A notable platform of guest speakers, along with the president of the college. Dr. Hyde, and the president of the student council, Paul Seovey, made the occasion an unforgettable one. The speakers were Governor Lane Dwinell; Commissioner of Education in New Hampshire, Austin McCaffery; and Chairman of the State Board of Education, Franklin P. Hollis. The invocation was read by Dr. Abbott. Mr. Randlett, from Laconia, the architect responsible for the design of the new gym, formally presented Dr. Hyde with the keys to the building. In addition to the dedication ceremony, Mr. Boyd, in respect for his 25 years of service to the state of New Hampshire as a teacher in the science department at Plymouth, received a certificate of service for his outstanding work from Governor Lane Dwinell. 28 Professor Boyd Receives Citation of Service from Governor Dwinell os Dr. Hyde Looks On. Chairman Franklin P. Hollis Lauds School's Progress Dr. Hyde Receives Keys to Building from Architects. Parontj Obiervo Dedication Ceremonies Each year rt is the custom at Plymouth Teachers College to fete the parents of the college students on Parents' Visitation Day. This year the guests enjoyed presentations by the A Cappella Choir and the Plymouth Players, followed by a tea and reception at Mary Lyon Hall. They were also privileged to witness the dedication ceremonies of the latest and largest addition to the Plymouth compus—the auditorium gymnasium. Christmos Coroling Ify'ud Hoa Sea Kut This year's Christmas decorations, put up by the freshmen class, were the most outstanding and complete displays seen on the campus for many years. Mary Lyon Hall, Hall dorm, Russell House, and the new auditorium-gymnasium building were aglow with Yuletide cheer. The Christmas dance, first of the three major dances, was sponsored by the Social Club and took place in the new auditorium. Windows in Mary Lyon Hall are Decoroted. 32 Christmos Bonquet A Christmos Melody Smoll-Tollc Between Dances Here Comes Santa Claus 33 Children' Choir ( oHcent This year's Christmas concert was a familiar and welcome program for Plymouth Teachers College students. Mr. Hans P. Jorgensen, choir director at Plymouth Teachers College, paced the Guy E. Speare school choir of one-hundred-one voices, and the college choir of eighty-five voices, through a masterful performance of Christmas music. Supporting the musical program for the evening was a tableau depicting the Nativity scene. This portion of the program was directed by Plymouth's professor of drama, Roi White. Tableau Scene Plymouth Teochers College Choir eCtyi4U4, ft The two main religious organizations on campus are the Christian Association and the Newman Club. During the school year, particularly af Christmas and Easter seasons, these organizations add to the spiritual life of the Plymouth Teachers College student. Newman Club Officers Christian Association Officers left to right: Joann Doe, Betty MacDonald, Roverend Sproguo, Shirley Brown, lois Kretshmar, and Louise Rine. ‘S z46et6 Uf Sooson Starts Against Lowell Teochers Coach Foley's Plymouth Teachers College basketball team, led by six veteran seniors, climaxed a banner year on the hardwoods by trounc.ng arch-rival Keene twice. The Foleymen started fast; after edging a spirited Alumni team, the Plymouth team racked up seven decisive victories while losing only two. The remainder of the schedule proved rough, but the veteran team exhibited a creditable 11 -8 record at the season's end. Seniors Don Evans, Carl Knowlton, Harry Eichel, Art Dean, and Ken Emery finished successful college careers when they played in a losing cause against Gorham in the last home game of the year—the first defeat on the spanking new gymnasium court. I H Alma Mater Prior To Game 36 FIRST ROW: Serard. Knowlton, Evanj, Heinz, Emery. Tracy, Boloi. McCarthy, Harford. SECOND ROW: Dean, Dimick, Eichel, Brunt, Jacques, Owen, Boyle. The Plymouth Teachers College junior varsity basketball team usually plays before the varsity game. This year's team, coached by Mr. Hogan, was very successful, losing only one game while racking up eleven victories. Dick Saari, Jack Lynch, Mike Walsh, Mickey McBride, Frank Bruni, and Phil Morton all played good basketball and were backed up by a strong bench of Ed Hamel, Stu Curtis, Ray Hixon, and Rich Millen. Another attraction at Plymouth Teachers College games was the attractive cheerleaders, who helped furnish the noise and enthusiasm. Not to forget those important men behind the scenes, credit must be given to managers, Keith Bond and Ed Duranty. Excitement of J.V. Game Left to Right: Darlene Edgel, Mary Young, Joan Ruol, Nancy Holub, Sheila Allard, Joan Zdon, Gail Benoit. 37 Ken Emery Scores ?2-7 IZecvut 4t6 PUcc } 'H. S' (2 4€fl€KCC We They 64 . . . . . . Alumni . . 44 76 ... .. . Lowell Teachers College .. 56 59 . . . . . . Farmington Teachers College . . .. 53 93 ... . . . Johnson Teachers College . . . . .. 50 60 ... . . . Westfield Teachers College . . . . . 64 80 ... . . . Boston Teachers College .. 51 76 ... . . . Salem Teachers College .. 69 65 ... . . . Merrimack Teachers College . . . .. 57 84 ... .. . Keene Teachers College . . 64 32 ... . . . St. Anselms College .. 73 67 ... .. . Gorham Teachers College . . . . . . 78 70 ... . . . Willimantic Teachers College . . .. 63 72 ... . . . Johnson Teachers College . . . . .. 36 82 ... ... R. 1. C. E .. 57 56 ... . . . New Britain Teachers College . . .. 70 58 ... .. . Salem Teachers College .. 70 71 ... . . . Merrimack College .. 72 105 ... . . . Keene Teachers College .. 65 60 ... . . . Gorham Teachers College . . . . . . 84 38 J.V.'S Against Tilton Rovcns Varsity Against Alumni i?Ptt'MUtUVtflC It has been estimated that about 75 per cent of the men students at Plymouth play basketball. For those who do not participate in varsity or junior varsity basketball, various intramural leagues are organized. In late January the four classes compete in a tournament for the school championship and the John C. Foley Trophy. This year the trophy was taken by the sophomores. Fast Break! Sophomore Kvedar Scores Against Seniors 39 The school paper, the Clock, is of the students, by the students, and for the students. It is the true voice of the entire student body. 40 Left to Right: George Bridges, Wolda Szopo. Bovorlv Richard, Jeon Routhier, Richard Parent. As their second major production of the year, the Plymouth Players presented George Kelley's The Show Off. Richard Parent starred in the lead role, and Walda Szopa as the fussy old mother made a hit in her debut as a Plymouth Player. Richard Day ond Walda Szopo 41 Richard Parent and Walda Szopo Queen Beverly Richords and Escort Pool Seavey ‘TOutte cifiKtval The new auditorium-gymnasium was the scene of the 1957 Plymouth Teachers College winter carnival. Despite a lack of snow, various events were staged and organized by the Social Club Council and the Outing Club. At the coronation ball a large crowd danced to the music of Bob Hairs Orchestra and saw Beverly Richards crowned winter carnival queen. 42 Jitterbug With Full Skirts (?4VlOKClttOK Members of the Social Club Council, under the direction of president Frank Powers, made the gym attractive through hard work and careful planning. Most upperclassmen did not forget the difficulties of decorating Lamson Library and were appreciative of the decorations at the Coronation Ball. Mol Cross and Roger Owen with Their Dotes 43 Oscar Serord and Francis Morin Shell Out FIRST ROW: Ackroyd. Allord. Barron, Barry, Barton, Beaudry. SECOND ROW: Betourne, Boyatsis, Breton, A. Brown, B. Brown, Brunl. THIRD ROW: Carlin, Clarke, Clement, Cochran, Conway, Cook. FOURTH ROW: Crawford, Crewe, Crow, Daigle, Demers, Dcshales. FIFTH ROW: Eastwick, Edson, Erickson, Hindley, Glenz. FIRST ROW: Harvey, Hebert, Hill, Houle, Huntoon, Hutchins. SECOND ROW: Hutchinson, Johnson, Karr, Knowles, Koford, Kvedar. THIRD ROW: Lamonfagno, laRocho, Leavitt, Lehan, Lounder, A. MacDonald, Murphy. FOURTH ROW: E. MacDonold, March, Martin. McBride. Mitchell, Murdough. FIRST ROW: Nadeau, Owen. Papozoglou, J. Parent, R. Parent, Piesch. SECOND ROW: Plonte, Ploce, Potter, Reny, Richer, Rine. THIRD ROW: Robichaud, Ruh, Sergeant, Schuyler, Scruggs, Shields. FOURTH ROW: Spoor, Stevens, Stewart, Therrio, Ulrich, Wogcman. FIFTH ROW: Welcharu, Whitfimore, S. Woodard. N. Woodard, Foster. 44 Act throe 7 s4eUH tcUlCe (? Ue6to t SOi (Icutter Gst ttc Act two Act one Outfit The U.S. Army Reserve holds a unique position on the campus of Plymouth Teachers College. Comprising about forty-five men, including three or four officers, it is mostly a collegiate outfit, gaining its members from the faculty, student body and local enlistees. Each year the men and local enlistees in the Reserves spend fifteen days of active duty in summer field training. This year they traveled by bus and plane to Granite City Engineer Depot in Illinois for on-the-job training in the operation of an engineer depot, involving the requisitioning and supply of parts for the maintenance and repair of engineer equipment. It is anticipated next summer the unit will attend summer field training at the Columbus, Ohio, Engineer Depot, where the training will be more intensive in the area of engineer parts supply. Receiving Orders Right In Step Compony At Attention 46 1: “ ? . I —jprina has ? —sprung. 47 f Creativity In Action 48 49 FIRST ROW: Millen, Thurjlon, Kenitfon, Woljh, Evon . Eichol, Sovogo, Sond . SECOND ROWi Mowjon, Duchesne, McBride, Grohom, Parker, Dimick, Hamel, Cooch Foley. THIRD ROW: Brunelle, Hixon, Tracy, Kvedar, Heinz, Urban, Saarl, Harris. Cooch Foley with Don Dimick ond leading hitter Bob Mawson. Opening the season with a 17 5 trouncing of Farmington Teachers College, the Plymouth Teachers College baseball team, coached by John Foley, compiled seven wins against two losses. The return of several veterans ond the addition of many promising freshmen gave Plymouth a team which had strong hitting, depth in the pitching department and a capable bench. Pete Graham was the iron man of the hurling corps as he pitched Plymouth to three wins and suffered no defeats. Freshman Guy Kenneson won two games and lost only one. One of his victories was a 4-2 triumph over strong New Britain Teachers College. Senior Bill Heinz finished a four year stint at Plymouth with a creditable 1-1 record. 50 Bob Mawson .................425 Mike Walsh..................325 Jim McBride.................314 Cyp Kvedor..................312 Don Dimick..................305 Lofty Bill Heinz Pitching. Managers At Work. Tho Bonch Enjoys The Game. ?957 Schedule Plymouth........... 17 Plymouth............ 5 Plymouth........... 11 Plymouth Plymouth........... 10 Plymouth........... 11 Plymouth........... 19 Plymouth............ 4 Plymouth........... 17 Plymouth............ 6 Farmington ......... 5 Farmington ......... 7 Keene .............. 8 Boston ... (Rained Out) Salem .............. 4 Gorham.............. 3 Gorham...............5 New Britain......... 2 Salem .............. 2 Keene ...............8 51 Safe At Third. 7e oU6 After two seasons with mediocre records, the Plymouth Teachers College tennis team compiled o creditable record. After losing a pre-season match with Holderness School, the netmen whipped arch rival Keene twice and lost twice to strong Saint Anselms Colloge. Leading the team was veteran Roland Robichaud, who showed he can play with the best in New Hampshire intercollegiate tennis circles. The victories over Keene gave Plymouth a wide margin in athletic victories over the Owls. The basketball team won two as did the tennis team, and the baseball team split two games. 52 Tough On© To Handle! Coach James Hogan Awards Letter to Roland Robichaud. 7 z£e tt IRewce The Class of 1960 presented a showy, well organized talent show to the student body in the gymnasium. Several colorful acts competed for the honor of appearing on television. It was felt around campus that the show starred two particular acts: Dave Elvis Walker and a can-can by some of our more brawny freshman men. We hope that the enthusiasm displayed by the frosh will persist another year for another successful revue. Bill Palmer Left to Right: Dick Campbell, Jano Spongborg, Elmer Parent, Shlrloy Barron Bob Fitchett and Dave Rich. 53 Crazy Con-Can. 0?o tfU The Social Club, under the leadership of Frank Powers, presented the annual May Formal May 18. A large crowd enjoyed dancing to the music of Bob Hall's orchestra in the new auditorium-gymnasium, decorated to a theme of an underwater paradise. Senior Norma Huggins was crowned May Queen by last year's queen, Daulette Pestonji, and was attended by two classmates, Sheila Emery and Diane Buskey. 54 Who Wontj a Balloon Anyway? The Evening Wones. The Queen and her Court, left to Right: Sheila Emery.. Doulefte Pestonjl, Queen Norma Huggins. Diano Buskey. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bond designed the decorations for the second straight yoar. After a long poriod of planning and many hours spent in making fishes, mermaids, ond other sea creatures, the Bonds were not too tired to attend the Formal ond have a wonderful time. 1956 May Queen, Dauletto Pestonjl, is escorted to the throne by date Dick Porent. Dauletto wears a native Indian garment with beautiful woven color patterns. Queen Norma Huggins, escorted by Bill Heinz, mokes her long walk to be crowned 1957 May Queen. 55 The Cost of A Doll's House . s4 ‘DoCC' ‘ftyoute. As their fourth and final show of the season, the Plymouth Players presented A Doll's House. This drama, a new translation from the original Norwegian by Eva Le Gallienne, illustrated well Henrik Ibsen's best: his attempt to create the modern problem play, set in realistic surroundings. Jane Sponberg, Gail Makris, H. Brooks Sergeant, Richard Hindley and Jacqueline Hellen were the new players making their debuts. The veterans Howard McNeely and Jean Routhier played strong roles to complete the cast. 56 Jean Roulhier and H. Brooks Sergeant, III. Secretary, Joan Parent. The choir jings The lord's Prayer under the direction of Mr. Jorgensen. SfisUttp (ZoKcevt The A Cappella Choir under the direction of Hans P. Jorgenson presented a delightful Spring Concert. Combining pleasant secular selections with the traditional religious favorites, the choir displayed its musical versatility. Equally as pleasing were the renditions of the Collegians and Collegianettes. 57 Tho Pert ond Pretty Collegioncttes. The Collegians and Collegianettes. IkatetL Under the direction of the hard working International Relations Club, the Model United Nations Assembly was once again a huge success. Approximately one hundred and fifty high school students from New Hampshire, Vermont and Quebec gathered at Plymouth to discuss present world problems. Seriously and intently the delegates, advised by college students, worked hard in committee meetings and in the general assembly. After a three-day stay at Plymouth, the tired but happy delegates returned home to tell about the Model United Nations Assembly. A Crisis In The Generol Assembly. 58 Delegates Intent In General Assembly. The Honorable Delegate From France Spooks. Evenings were a time of relaxation and entertainment provided by the International Relations Club. Interesting speakers were heard at an assembly Thursday night. The delegates were entertained by the Collegians and Collegianettes at a banquet before the assembly. Dressed in the native garb of their countries, the delegates attended the colorful Club Internationale Friday night in Mary Lyon Hall gymnasium. Many college students who attended agreed that it was one of the best dances held at the col lege during the school year. 59 Soviet Delegation With Advljor David Rich. Delegates Enjoy Club Internationale. Tho 1957 Last Assembly of Plymouth Teachers College was held in the auditorium-gymnasium Friday, June 7. As the undergraduates and guests rose, the seniors and faculty marched solemnly into the assembly. In his address Doctor Hyde congratulated the class of 1957, and gave his best wishes to the faculty who were leaving Plymouth. Doctor Bagley welcomed the seniors to the Alumni Association and gave as his address, The Advent of Men at Plymouth. Ray Blanchette was the recipient of the Plymouth Players Award as the most outstanding senior participating in dramatics. Bernice Burlock presented the Norma Wilkinson Award to Elizabeth Smith. Yearbook editor Bert Mills presented the 1957 Conning Tower dedication to Doctor Bagley. In behalf of the senior class, president John Hodsdon presented the class gift to the college. Mr. Sanderson, senior class adviser, gave the faculty member's address; his text was based on Emerson's The American Scholar. Following the recessional, Norma Huggins planted the ivy at the gymnasium. Norma Hvggiru Plant Tho Ivy. Roy Blonchette Accepts Plymouth Players' Award. The Yearbook Is Presontod to Doctor Bog ley. 61 Beth Smith Is Rocipiont of Norma Wilkinson Award. John Hodsdon Presents Class Gift. tyuutuatco At the eighty-sixth annual Commencement Exercises of Plymouth Teachers College, sixty-two people were awarded the degree of Bachelor of Education, and ten people were awarded the degree of Master of Education. Several hundred people attended the impressive ceremony and witnessed the first actual graduation exercises in the new auditorium-gymnasium. Doctor Hyde introduced Dr. Dana M. Cotton, who gave the address. Doctor Cotton, Director of Admissions and Placement of the Graduate School of Education of Harvard University, stressed the development of initiative and fostering of individual importance. After greetings by Commissioner Doctor Austin McCaffrey, Dr. Hyde conferred degrees on the class of 1957 and others who had completed degree requirements. 62 Speakers of Graduation. Left to Right: Doctor Austin J. McCaffrey, Doctor Cotton Addresses the Class of 1957. Commissioner of Education; Doctor Dana M. Cotton, guest speaker; Doctor Harold Hyde, and Doctor Charles Kinney, who gave the invocation. 63 Bruce Snalr Receives Diploma. Kathleen Kallum Receives Diploma. ‘Saccateucieate Baccalaureate services were held in the new auditorium June 2. A large gathering of undergraduates, parents and guests heard Reverend J. Desmond O'Connor urge the class of 1957 to maintain moral courage in their chosen profession. 64 • Smith 'Tfafwtut s4cv asi C The Norma Wilkinson Award was established by the Women's Recreation Association in memory of Norma Wilkinson. a member of the class of 1955. Norma's death in 1953 shocked the campus because of her many outstanding qualities. The award is given to the senior woman who most nearly achieves Norma's high qualities. This year the award goes to Elizabeth Smith. Congratulations, Beth! 65 Robley Carr, President Keith Bond, Vice-president A year from now the present junior class will be ready to graduate, leave lower education behind and enter the teaching profession. The last year passes quickly; a semester of actual teaching experience at last and a semester of booking it. The class of 1957 wishes the best of luck to this class and a hearty congratulation as well. tyuKCtVlA- FIRST ROW: Archambault, Borton, Benoit, Boucher, Browne. Burlock, Evans. SECOND ROW: Cote, Cunningham, Bickford, Bilideau, Burt, B. Bond, K. Bond, Dr. Bagley. THIRD ROW: Fortin, Griffin, Tnompson, Tlerny, Nugent, Bolos, Carr, Hartford. r «i Carol Willi , Secretary Linda Cote, Treasurer FIRST ROW: Clarko, Contoi , G. Corrette, S. Corrette, Dcmors, Edgell. SECOND SOW: Harrimon. Hay , Forbes, Holub, Ivestor, Joslin, Kretschmar. THIRD ROW: Wilbur Grois. Roddiffe, Richard, Huckins, Potter. FOURTH ROW: Willis. Graham, Serard, McNeely, Wiggins. FIRST ROW: Pratt, Owen, Paquette, Ruel, Routhler, Savage. SECOND ROW: Sullivan, MacDonald, Merrill, Mooney. Seavey, Smith. THIRD ROW: Young, McCarthy, Mawson, McCoy, Lance, Sovitch. FOURTH ROW: Tibbitls. Presby, Urban, Stimson. Stone, Szopa. FIRST ROW: Daulette Pestonji, Patricia Duffy, Glodys Burrows. SECOND ROW: Warren Willioms, Jerry Hoff, Charles Marston. tyuutcozte Students The main objective of the graduate program at Plymouth is a broadened preparation for educational service on a high level ' By enrolling in the graduate school it is possible to fulfill the requirements for the degree of master of education. Exodus Si eniori RAYMOND N. BLANCHETTE Laconia Secondary Science The Clock 1,2; Conning Tower 1,2; Newman Club 1; A Coppella Choir 1,2,3; Collegians 1,2; Plymouth Players 1,2, 3,4, President 3; Studont Council 3,4; Hall Dormitory House Committee 4. GLORIA AVERY Ashland Elementary Women's Recreation Association 1,2; Christian Association 3; Student Education Association 3,4; Bowling Club 2. RAYMOND L. BRUNELLE Somersworth Secondary Sociol Studies Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Tennis Team 2,3,4; Newman Club 1,2,3,4. 70 DAWN ROBIN BUCKMINSTER Early Childhood Cheerleodor 2; Student Council 3. Concord 71 DIANE MICHEUE BUSKEY Elementary Choir 1,2; Student Education Association 3. Keene Claremont JANET ELIZABETH CARRIEl Secondary English Choir 1,2,3; Bond 1,2,3,4; Plymouth Players 3; Congregational Club 3; Student Education Association 3,4; Christian Association 3; Bowling Teom 2; International Relations Club 3,4. SHIRLEY ANN CROTEAU Marlboro Secondary Social Studies Christion Association 1,2,3,4, Officer 3; Women's Athletic Association 1,2,3,4; International Relations Club 1,2,3,4, Officer 3,4; Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 1,2. Mrs. RUTH HEALY DALTON Manchester Early Childhood Choir 1,2,3,4; Collegionettes 3,4; Newman Club 1,2,3,4. 72 JERAIDINE PATRICIA DAVIS North Sutton Early Childhood PI Sorority 3,4; Intramural Sport 3; Transfer from Colby Junior College. ARTHUR A. DEAN Dual Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Plymouth Players ELEANOR MARIE DIBUONO Manchester Elementary Cheerleader 1,2,3; Intramural 1,2; Women's Recreation Ajsociation 1,2,3, Board 1; Choir 1,2,3,4; Collegloneftes 2; Newman Club 1,2,3,4; Assembly Committee 3; Student Education Association 3. Tilton 1. 73 SHEILA THOMPSON EMERY Keen. Elementary Women's Recreation Association lj House Committee of Mary Lyon I; Girls' Sports 1,2; The Clock 1,2; Student Education Association 3; Choir 3,4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, Captain 3; PI Sorority 3,4. DONALO R. EVANS Gorham Dual Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Plymouth Players 1; Intro-mural Sports 1,2,3,4. RICHARD ANDRE' FAGNANT Woodsville Elementary Choir 2,3, President 3; Plymouth Players 1; Commuter 2,3,4. 74 CARL GENDRON Coscade Secondary Science Transfer from University of New Hampshire. Mrs. CLAIRE GASSETT Franklin Secondary Social Studies Girls' Sports 1,2,3; Women's Recreation Association lj Newman Club 1; Choir 1,2,3; International Relations Club 3. LUCILE A. GEORGE Chichester Elementary Choir 1,2,3; Bowling Team 2; Christian Association I; Congregational Club 1,3; Student Education Association 3,4; Girls' Sports 1,2; House Committee 2,3,4, Secretary 3,4; International Relations Club 3; Women's Recreation Association 1,2,3; Yearbook 4. 75 CHARLOTTE GARDNER GUDDEN Reading, Vermont Elementary Wesley Club I; Women's Recreation Association 1,2,3, Treasurer 3; Congregational Club 3,4; Choir 3; International Relations Club 3; Intramural Sports 1,2,3. PATRICIA RUTH HEATH West Springfield Secondary Social Studies Choir 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 2; House Committee 2,3, President 3; Student Education Association 2; Varsity Basketball 2,3; Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4; PI Sorority 3,4; International Relations Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4. MARGARET D. HARVEY Alexandria Elementary Student Education Association 2,3,- Choir 2,3,4; House Committee of Mary Lyon 2,3, Vice-president 3; PI Sorority 3,4. 76 WILLIAM HEINZ Meredith Secondary Science Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; International Relations Club 1,2; Plymouth Players 1; Choir 2. JOHN R. HODSDON Somersworth Dual Baseboll 1,2,3; Basketboll 1,2; Tennis 2,4; Social Club Council 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2; Collegians 2; Class President 1,2,3, 4; International Relations Club 3; Representative to Eastern States Association of Schools for Professional Teochers Conference 2,3. CONRAD EDWARD HUBERT Plymouth Secondary Science Choir 1,2; Plymouth Players 1,2; Student Council 1; Tennis 2,3,4; Outing Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Scionce Cluh 2. 77 BARBARA E. HUDSON Secondary Mathematics laconic NORMA HUGGINS Concord Elementary Girls' Sports 1,2,3; Choir 1,2.3, Treasurer 3; Social Club Council, Treasurer 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 1; House Committee of Mary Lyon 1; International Relations Club 2,3,4; Student Education Association 3,4; Bowling Team 2. KATHLEEN MARY KALLUM Lincoln Secondary Social Studies Girls' Sports 2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4, Co-Editor 4. 78 BARBARA JEAN KING Concord Secondary Business Education Newman Club 1,2,4; Girls' Sports 1,3,4; Student Council 3; Student Education Association 4. CARL FORREST KNOWITON Ashland Secondary Science Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; International Relations Club 3,4; Plymouth Players 1; YearbooK 4. REGINALD LACASSE North Stratford Secondary Social Studies Basketball 1; Baseball 1; International Relations Club 1,2, 3; Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4; Newman Cub 1,2,3,4. 79 GLORIA HELEN LAMOTT Plymouth Elementary Choir 1,2,3,4; Student Education Association 2,3, Vice-Pres-idont 3; House Committee of Mary Lyon 1,2; Student Council 2; Plymouth Players 2; Collegianettes 3. JANET LAMONTAGNE North Haverhill Secondary English Plymouth Players 3,4; Choir 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Education Association 3,4; International Relations Club 4; Transfer from Lyndon Teachers College. 80 JOAN LEHAN Secondary Mathematics Choir 1,2,3; Girls' Sports 2,3. Littloton VERNA CORBEIL MATTHEWS Groton Elementary Outing Club 1; Science Club I; Scfon Club I; Field Hockey I: International Relations Club 2; Commuter 2,3,4. BERTRAM V. MILLS Concord Secondary Science and English Basketball 1; Basketball monoger 2,3; Baseball monager 2; Intramurol sports 1,2,3,4; Sociol Club Council 2,3; Vice-president, president 3; Class vicc-prosidcnt 1,2; Plymouth Players 1,2; Choir 1,2,3; Collegians 2; International Relations Club 2; The Clock 3,4; Co-editor of Conning Towor 4. ROBERT A. McCOY Compton Secondary Mathematics Plymouth Players I; Student Council 1; Army Reserves 2,3,4; Commuter 1,2,3,4. 81 DORIS E. MOFFITT lebonon Secondary Social Studies Choir 1,2; Outing Club 1,2; Women's Recreation Association 1,2, Board 1; Cheerleader 1,2; International Relations Club 1,2,3,4; Plymouth Players 1,2,3,4; Canterbury Club 2, 3; Student Education Association 4; Intramural Sports 1,2. THOMAS MONAHAN, Jr. North Stratford Dual Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1; Student Council 3; Intramural Sports 3,4. GLENDA RAE MOODY Ashland Secondary English Choir 1; Varsity Basketball 2; Student Education Association 2,3; Student Council 2,3; The Clock 2; Intramural Sports 2.3; Yearbook Staff 4. 82 SETH STETSON O'SHEA Elementary Intramural Sportj 1,2,3; Commuter 1,2,3,4. Beebe Rivor DOROTHEA PITANIS Woodiville Elomentary Choir 1,2,3; Collegianettes 1,2,3; Social Club Council 1,2,3; Intramural Sports 1,2,3; Women's Recreation Association 1, 2,3,4; Board 1; Vorsity Basketball; Student Education Association 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; Assembly Committee 1; Yearbook Staff 4. HAROLD WARREN PEASIEE Canaan Secondary Science Science Club 2; Student Council 2,3; Student Education Association 2; Plymouth Players 1. ■ 83 Littleton ELIZABETH DUNCAN SMITH Laconia Elementary Commuter 1,2,3,4; Intramural Sports 1,2.3,4; Girls' Varsity Basketball 1,2,3; Women's Athletic Association 1,2,3,4; Social Club Council 3; Plymouth Players 2,3,4. Treasurer 3; Student Education Association 4; International Relations Club 2,3,4. NANCY JANE ROSS Elemontary Women's Intramurals 1,2; Christian Association 3; Student Education Association 3,4; Class Secretary 2,3,4; Bowling Club 2; Vice-President of House Committee of Russell House. BRUCE SNAIR North Conway Secondary Social Studies House Committee of Hall Dormitory 1,2,3; Student Council 2; Class Vice-President 4; Tennis Team 2,3,4. 04 MARGARET R. THOMAS Concord Elementary Choir 4; Student Council 4; Canterbury Club 4. John Hodsdon, President Sheila Emery, Treasurer A efel Mr. Sanderson, Advisor Bruce Snair, Vice-President Nancy Ross, Secretory T -JU (ZeHKCKf. Loft to right: Carl Knowlton, Bert Mills, Jan Lamontagne, Pat Heath, Lucile George, Sheila Sullivan, Bernie Burlock, Joan Ruel, Dot Pitanis, Norma Huggins, Missing when picture was taken: Kathleen Kallum, Bob Carr, and Eric Potter. 86 7o€Wt The Conning Tower staff of 1957 hopes you have enjoyed an innovation in Plymouth yearbooks. This is the first year that all activities during your year at college have been accurately and completely reported. We of the staff hope that this is a step in the right direction—the future. Our deep appreciation is extended to Mr. Sanderson, Conning Tower advisor,, whose timely hints and useful advice have made this a better yearbook. A work of thanks also goes to Eric Potter, who, as yearbook photographer, took all pictures with the exception of the senior portraits. B,r' M  . oditor 87 Sheila Sullivan and Bob Carr, Junior editors Allen's Sunoco Service, Plymouth, New Hampshire Blake's Restaurant, Plymouth, New Hampshire Brown Company, Berlin, New Hampshire Buckland's Flowe Shop, Plymouth, New Hampshire Circle Tri Cleaners, Plymouth, New Hampshire Class of 1958, Plymouth Teachers College Class of 1959, Plymouth Teachers College Class of 1960, Plymouth Teachers College Clay's News Stand, Plymouth, New Hampshire Compliments of A. N. Samaha and Company, Plymouth New Hampshire Compliments of Saliba's Style Center, Plymouth, New Hampshire Concord Buick Company, Concord, New Hampshire Compliments of Adam's Market, Plymouth, New Hampshire Consolidated Food Incorporated and Gateway Frozen Foods Incorporated, Nashua, New Hampshire Coca Cola Bottling Company of Laconia, New Hampshire Currier's Cafe, Plymouth, New Hampshire Deming Chevrolet, Incorporated, Plymouth, New Hampshire Draper Corporation, Beebe River, New Hampshire E. L. Heal and Sons, Plymouth, New Hampshire Farley's Rexall Drugstore, Plymouth, New Hampshire Fausty's Diner, Plymouth, New Hampshire Fracher's Diner, Plymouth, New Hampshire Geyer's and York's Drugstores, Plymouth, New Hampshire Goodrich's Shoe Repair, Plymouth, New Hampshire Grossman's Lumber Company, Plymouth, New Hampshire Guinan's Dugout, Plymouth, New Hampshire Guy's Barber Shop, Plymouth, New Hampshire Henry's Barber Shop, Plymouth, New Hampshire J. J. Newberry Company, Plymouth, New Hampshire Manchester Dairy System, Manchester, New Hampshire Maple Diner, West Plymouth, New Hampshire Morse's Bus Service, Plymouth, New Hampshire Moses Insurance Company, Plymouth, New Hampshire Mrs. Walker's Shop, Plymouth, New Hampshire O'Brien's Department Store. Plymouth, New Hampshire Proulx's Gift Shop, Plymouth, New Hampshire Richelson's Department Store, Plymouth, New Hampshire Seaboard Finance Company, Plymouth, New Hampshire The Gobbler, West Plymouth, New Hampshire The Holderness Market, Plymouth, New Hampshire The People's National Bank, Laconia, New Hampshire The Plymouth Inn, Plymouth, New Hampshire The Record Print, Plymouth, New Hampshire Tobey's Motor Court and Restaurant, Plymouth, New Hampshire Volpe's Store, Plymouth, New Hampshire The Pemmigewasset Notional Bank, Plymouth, New Hampshire 80