South Berwick High School - Pioneer Yearbook (South Berwick, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1961 volume:

THE PIONEER SOUTH BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE OUR SCHOOL IS BORN This is the story of our new high school from its very conception to the end of its first school year. Its life began in March, 1956, at the annual town meeting, when a committee was chosen to discuss the planning for the new high school. This move was necessitated by Berwick Academy's reversion to a strictly private preparatory school. The planning committee later be- came the School Building Committee with the addition of several new members. The members of this committee worked many long, hard, and vexing days, months, and years to make the South Berwick High School the best the town was able to provide. Our school, designed by Alonzo J. Harriman, Inc. of Auburn, Maine, and constructed by the Sprague Brothers, Inc. of Nashua, New Hampshire, was begun when the Building Committee representatives broke ground for the beginning of the construction. On August 1, 1959, the ground was broken by Richard Lilly, Verrill Perkins, and Mrs. Aimee Schramm. The leveling of the ground, the first big step in the building program, was started three days later. This picture, taken two months later, shows the work then being done on the Industrial Arts Building. 2 In the fall of 1959, the actual beginning of the school building, the foundation, was laid. The coming of winter in the year of 1959 found a large section of the building, the multi-purpose room, nearly finished. - — and at the same time, the Industrial Arts Build- ing was nearing completion. In the spring of 1960, the South Berwick High School was in the last stages of its development. All through the summer, the final touches on both the inside and the outside of the school were added. The beginning of the school year marked the end of the major part of the work of the Build- ing Committee whose members were Mrs. Aimee Schramm, chairman; Richard A. Lilly, vice- chairman; Superintendent Hubert E. Redding, secretary; Town Manager Edward W. Hagar, treas- urer; Mrs. Mildred M. Flynn, F. Verrill Perkins, Cecil R. Horr, Walter E. Webster, Jr., Joseph J. Blackmore, Kenneth R. Stowe, F. Roger Miller, Harland, C. Goodwin, Miss Marie A. Dona- hue, Ralph W. Butler, Raymond A. Tondreault, and Robert I. Mclntire. Two of our former town managers, James H. Thompson and Jay Gregg, also served on this committee. The Build- ing Committee's pioneering venture had been successful. They are the unsung heros of our school and even though they will receive no awards or medals for all their toils and troubles, we, the students of South Berwick High School, are truly grateful. 3 Pictures by Oscar Michaud THE TOWN ELECTS Walter E. Webster, Jr.; Cecil Horr, Mrs. Mildred Flynn, Supt. Hubert Redding. The actual supervision of the newly constructed school is the responsibility of the Superintending School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools. At his election at the town meeting in March 1960, Walter E. Webster, Jr. be- came the co-worker Of Mrs. Mildred Flynn and Cecil Horr. Their unflagging interest and loyalty have been invalua- ble in the first six months of our school year. FACULTY EARLE A. COOPER - is principal of South Berwick High School - attended Farmington State Teachers College, University of Maine, and Syracuse University. - received B.S. from University of Maine - formerly taught at Bangor, Brooks, and Bristol. TO THE STUDENTS OF SOUTH BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL - The year 1961 brings home again the truth that must be realized by students and teachers alike - that there is nothing magic about high school. There are no particular subjects in which a student can enroll which will automatically assure him an education. Education is self-development and must be achieved, not given. The school and the faculty can only try to help those who wish to gain an education, for there is only one road to learning - a long and arduous road where each person must make his own way. Good luck to you in your journey and may you all reach your goals. 5 CLARENCE G. COOMBS - teaches industrial arts. attended Gorham State Teachers College and University of New Hampshire. - received B. S. in Industrial Arts from Gorham State Teachers College, formerly taught at Belfast, Paris, Bridgton, and Berwick Academy. MRS. AGNES G. ALLEN - teaches English. - attended Colby College and University of Maine. - received A.B. from Colby. - formerly taught at Strong, Phillips, Dixfield and Unity-Freedom High Schools. - supervises Dramatics Club and is senior class advisor. NATHANIEL C. COUSENS - teaches physical education and health. - attended Farmington State Teachers College and Springfield College. - received B. S. in Education at Farmington State Teachers College. - formerly taught at Freeport and Wiscasset High Schools. - coaches varsity basketball and assists in football coaching. ROBERT G. CRESSEY - teaches mathematics and applied science. - attended University of Maine. - received B. S. from University of Maine. - formerly taught at Erskine Academy. coaches football, J. V. boys' basketball, baseball, and Is freshman class advisor. MRS. DOROTHY N. GREEN - teaches Latin, French and English I. - attended Bates College, University of New Hampshire, and New York University. - received A.B. from Bates College. - formerly taught at Newport, N.H., Park Ridge, N.J., and Wells. - yearbook advisor. WILLIAM ERNEST CURRAN - teaches social studies and psychology. - attended Bowdoin College and University of Maine. - received A.B. from Bowdoin College. - formally taught at Bristol Consolidated School and Bristol High School. - is assistant principal. MELVIN A. DAY - teaches 8th grade, earth science, and freshman English. - attended Barrington College and University of Maine. - received A.B. from Barrington College - formerly taught at Central School, South Berwick. E. MARVIN JACKSON - teaches 8th grade and survey of civilization. - attended St. Petersburg Bible Institute and University of Bridgeport. - received B. S. from University of Bridgeport. - formerly taught at Newport and Brownville. HAROLD E. KILBRETH, JR. - teaches sciences. - attended University of Maine. Bowdoin College, and Yale University. - received B. S. from University of Maine. - formerly taught at Buckfield and Canton High Schools. - coaches girls' basketball, supervises Science Club. MRS. LOIS B. WHITTIER - teaches home economics. - attended Farmington State Teachers College. University of Maine. and University of New Hampshire. - received B. S. in Home Economics from Farmington State Teachers College. - formerly taught at Nasson College and Mattanawcook Academy. - supervises cheerleaders. JOHN A. WALDEN - teaches bookkeeping and junior business training. - is guidance director. - attended Bates College, Farmington State Teachers College, Univer- sity of Maine, and Boston University. - received B. S. from Farmington State Teachers College, M.A. from Boston University. - formerly taught at Unity. Pittsfield, Lewiston and Albion. - coaches 8th grade boys’ basketball and is advisor of Student Council and the sophomore class. WILLIAM H. RODGERS - teaches shorthand, typing, and office practice. - attended Nasson College. - received B.S. in Business Education from Nasson. - formerly taught at Berwick Academy. - supervises yearbook business staff and is a Junior class advisor. THE PIONEERING CLASSES September 6, 1960, marked the first session of the South Berwick High School with a hundred and forty-eight students registered in the four classes. Because Central School was filled to capacity, the fifty-eight members of the eighth grade were transferred to the new building. The new surroundings added to the usual excitment of the first day of school. We now present the members of the pioneering classes. GRADE 8 Lucille Robert Gretchen Florence Sharon Evelyn Charles Anderson Beecher Benoit Boston Bray Brown Buckley Vickie Richard Cynthia Susan Linda Penny Janis Cheney Chick Coffin Coffin Colokathis Cooper Dagan Darlene Deborah Kathaleen Robert Sharon Charlotte Donna Doane Doughty Eastman Eastman Golding Goodrich Graves Carol Gene Richard Jane Larry Roger Linda Ham Hawkins Holmes Hussey Kast Kimball Krebs Carol Sandra Mary Brenda Ila Arvlynne David Lane La Panne LePa Lewis Locke Lundin MacDougall Norma Frederick Robert Carol Linda Charles Clifford Mclntire Ochs O’Neil Partridge Perkins Perry Pitman Darrol Bruce Robinson Roderick Janie Renaud Joyce Roberge Glen Eugene Bonnie Julia Virginia Rogers Sawyer Schoff Seavey Smith Stanley David Somers Stansfield Roscoe Pauline Wayne Susan Ann Stover Sullivan Tuttle Webster York FRESHMEN Helen Michael Scott Emily Craig Susan Arlen Anderson Anderson Baker Blaisdell Blouin Bolio Bray Lawrence Gilbert Clifford Russell Toni Lynnda Evelyn IQ Carignan Carr Cleary Clough Cross Curtis Dudley Richard Elaine Clayton Jerry Richard Lila Alison Eaton England Estabrooke Gagnon, Jr. Gallant Goodwin Green Leslie Horr Dennis Hussey Eric Robert Dana John Sharon Ives Jelley Johnson Kelly Koulongis Nancy David Dennis Frank T. Sharon Arthur Evelyn Ladd Mayo Mayo Michaud Michaud Parent Partridge Cynthia Peed William Story Warren Perry Richard Tern Barbara Proof Marilyn Turner Robert Roberge Stanley Vreeland Karen Robinson Carol Wheeler Pamela Roderick Philip Williams Stephen Rogers Donna Sterling II SOPHOMORES n r-. A A r i «r � ■ 11 V I Rodney Robert Gail Margaret Joyce Joyce Jane Brown Buckley Chagnon Colgate Cox Curtis Cushing Stephen Frances Mari-Lynn Sally Alan Richard Dorothy Emery Goodwin Hagar Harvey Hatch Hersom Horr Kathleen David James Judy Raymond Philip Barbara Keniston Knight Lee, Jr. Lord Michaud Morse Neville Walter Michael Samuel George Maurice Joyce Claudia Nye Parent Pettibone Pierce Roberge Ronco St. Pierre Barbara Lynda Sally Eugene Jane Anderson Anderson Campbell Chaplin Coffin Linda Lynn Donna Daniel Karyl Francine Peter Corson Curtis Desautel Dupuis Eaton Gagnon Gagnon Annette Gerald Herman Joyce Diane Linda Kathleen Gaudette Goodwin Goodwin Graves Hammond Johnson Kelly Mary Matthew Thomas Peter Robert David Linda Leach Lewis Lord McCarn Mclntire Marshall Maybury Robert Darold Ruth Merrill Mills Partridge Shirley John Rebecca Sargent Tuttle, Jr. Whitten Barbara Janet Nancy Bruce Perkins Plaisted Poch Quint We have presented to you the undergraduates. In logical sequence the seniors should follow, for they were also present the first day of school; but since we wish to give an especial prominence to the grad- uating class, we shall present them further on, just before graduation. These, then, with the seniors, are the student body of South Berwick High School. What constitutes their school year? How long is their school day? What choice of subjects do they have? What does their daily routine include? What are the activities which interest the students outside of classes? What are the highlights of the school year? For the answers to these questions, read on. 13 A DAY AT S. B. H. S. Since our school has just been built, many people have little or no conception of what life is like, with its varied classes and daily activities, here at South Berwick High School. Therefore, the following descriptions and illustrated examples of a typical day give a general idea of the student’s school life. This is how the usually crowded corridor appears early in the morning - empty except for a few eager students. As the time grows nearer to 8:00, the num- ber steadily increases. The early arrivals are Lynda Anderson, Linda Maybury, and Billy Story. Just before and just after the 7:55 warning bell, those who are tardy or have previously been absent, report dutifully to the office to apply for the excuses which admit them to their classes. Today's appli- cants, Darold Mills, Sharon Koulongis, Alan Hatch, and Barbara Campbell, present their excuses to Mr. Cooper and Mr. Curran. After the 8 o’clock bell has rung, individual stu- dents take turns in lead - all grades except the eighth in opening exercises over the intercom system. (The eighth grades have their opening exercises when their classes begin at 8:30.) Today Janet Plaisted has been selected for this duty. 14 A subject of especial interest to the boys is Mr. Coombs' industrial arts. All eighth grade boys and those of the high school grades who wish to may enroll in his classes, with those not taking the college course finding it easiest to fit a full sequence of these classes into their sched ules. Different divisions of the industrial arts course are wood working, metal working, electricity, welding, machine shop and drafting. The boys are taught the fundamental skills and the various steps necessary to complete the projects which constitute the year's work. The picture above shows the fine machinery to which the boys have access and an example of one of the beginning projects, a lamp in the shape of a well. Even though he has a fairly large class, Mr. Coombs finds time to give the boys individual atten- tion. Here, Richard Tern and Warren Perry receive advice and help from him. Both Latin and French are offered at S. B. H. S. and these classes are open to all high school students. Eighth graders who plan to take a language next year have had intensive drill in English grammar in a class designed to give them a solid foundation for high school language study. Here the French I class listens to a discussion of the mythical family of M and Mme Picard with Claudia St. Pierre and Leslie Horr at the board. 15 These pupils are also language students, in the Latin I class. Emily Blaisdell and David Mayo find these illustrations of early Roman living very helpful in their studies. These Latin students discover that entertainment can be fitted in nicely with their work schedule by putting on a play. The star characters are Walter Webster, Eric Ives, Alison Green, and Clayton Esta- brooke. Students of Mr. Curran's American history class - David Snow, Ruth Partridge, and David Marshall - are studying a map showing the different battles of the Civil War. Mr. Curran's psychology class certainly appears to be concentrating but at the same time is amused at something, especially Red Goodwin and the teach- er, Mr. Curran. In the field of social studies, two courses are mandatory - American history and government. Elective courses in this field are ancient history and geography, the history of civilization, and psychology. Again, they are offered to students of any grade ex- cept the eighth, and most of them are taught by Mr. Curran. 16 In order to keep the boys physically fit, exercises are a part of the weekly classes. The sophomore boys here are doing push-ups. One favorite activity newly introduced this year is working out on the trampoline. Here Danny Dupuis does the pike. Physical education is a course greatly enjoyed by the students at South Berwick High. Each pupil normally participates in this class twice a week, since it is a required subject. The cur- riculum of physical education includes exercises, sports, such as archery, basketball, volley- ball, or badminton, and various games. Students who are scientifically inclined may participate in any of a number of science classes, such as Mr. Kilbreth’s chemistry or biology classes. Mr. Cressey's applied science, or Mr. Day's earth science. In the various classes, in addition to text- book work, field trips, experiments, microscope work, and class discussions are all part of the routine. The science laboratory is very helpful to these students of Mr. Kilbreth's lab biology class who make observations by use of microscopes. Here again, lab biology students are at work. An interesting square table discussion is being carried on concerning the Darwinian theory. 17 One time of day most stu- dents look forward to is lunch time. When the bell rings at 11:30 A. M., marking the end of morning classes, the pupils wait until called by the inter- com system to the multi-purpose room. Here they may eat either a ready-prepared nourishing hot meal or a cold lunch brought from home. The cooks, at the right, have the responsibility of preparing a well-balanced hot meal daily for the many students. MRS. DOROTHY BENOIT MRS. BERNADETTE FANNING During the time that everyone else is spending in classes, study halls, or lunch, Mrs. Lightbown faith- fully carries out her duties at her job as secretary, answering the phone, conveying messages, and keep- ing the records. After dinner, the students have some free time until noon, when they are called to their homerooms. At 12:05 P. M., the students go to their various after- noon classes. 18 This is a common sight - the impatient students waiting in line with their tickets. One ticket is used for each meal, and they are usually bought in groups of five. The students sitting and eating have waited their turn and have been allowed to sit at a table of their choice to enjoy their meal. Though used primarily for lunch time as is shown here, the multi-purpose room is also used for Mr. Cousens' physical education classes, dances, and basketball games. Our library, even though relatively small, contains many volumes of educational books such as atlases, encyclo- pedias and biographies, plus a large number of books, of fiction or adventure just for pleasurable reading. It is open all day long and students may use it either in a free period or when they are excused from class by their teacher. These students, with the help of Mrs. Ives, are able to gain much valuable information from the text-books in the library to help them in their studies. At her desk the librarian, Mrs. Ives, puts into the file a card from a book just taken out by a student. The twelve hundred books in the library at the mid year are gifts from individuals or have been purchased by the school department or public spirited groups. Two thousand volumes is the goal at which the library is aiming. Following are a few more of the many classes which a student might attend after the bell at 12:05. Since English is a required subject, it takes a number of classes to accommodate all of the students. Mrs. Green and Mr. Day have the freshmen and Mrs. Allen has all of the other grades, sophomores through seniors. Here, sophomores of Mrs. Allen's English class are putting on a scene from the play Julius Caesar, proving that English can be enjoyable as well as educational. 19 These are students in the second year typing class. Typing is a must for students in the commercial course and numbers in its enrollment sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A special course in personal typing is offered to freshmen in the college course. Boys and girls each have two periods a week in which to acquire this use- ful skill which will enable them to do their written work more quickly and more neatly. Other useful subjects which prepare students for secretarial work or other work in the commercial field are shorthand, office practice, and bookkeep- ing. All of these subjects, except bookkeeping, which is taught by Mr. Walden, are taught by Mr. Rodgers. At the left Anita Schoff, Janet Robertshaw, and Linda Merrill of the office practice class work at the blackboard. The work of the guidance department under Mr. Walden's direction is an integral part of the school. Mr. Walden has charge of the group and individual testing program, advises students about their courses, their choice of a college or a career, and their school life in general. At the right Janet Robertshaw consults Mr. Walden in his office about the question of After high school - what? 20 The plane geometry class pays close attention to Mr. Cressey's explanation as he uses models for il- lustration. The mathematics courses open to the students this year are general mathematics, algebra, geometry, and advanced mathematics. Mr. Cressey teaches all these classes. Eighth grade girls learn the useful art of sewing under Mrs. Whittier's watchful eye. The home economics course also includes work in hygiene, child care, cooking, and good grooming. Modern equipment is available for the girls in this course among whom all grades of the school are represented. At the right is pictured a typical afternoon study hall where students have a chance to work on their next day's assignments. Since the study hall is lo- cated beside the library, the students have easy ac- cess to sources of reference. As we saw in the course of the forenoon classes, all students take physical education at least twice a week. The girls’ classes occur at different periods from the boys', but both participate in similar exer- cises, sports, and games. The girls in this picture are trying out the sport of tumbling. Linda Maybury is on the mat. 21 Another science class taught by Mr. Kilbreth is chemistry. In the classroom the students learn the theory of chemistry from text books and discussion. In the new laboratory they put into practical applica- tion the theory they have studied. At the right Sharon Horr, Nancy Poch, and Albert Duclos are shown working in the library on the first chemical experiment performed in S. B. H. S. - the monolayer experiment, the purpose of which was to measure the size of a molecule. The use of the li- brary was necessary because the laboratory at that date was not ready for use. The work of the high school science department extends down to the eighth grade which has a sci- ence class of its own with Mr. Kilbreth as teacher. Sharon Horr serves as assistant to Mr. Kilbreth in that class which meets twice a week. Here the eighth graders are intent on making straw balances. A science congress is held in which the chemistry The laboratory, now ready for use. is shown as the students discuss an experiment which they have per- chemistry students perform experiments, formed and draw from it their own conclusions. 22 A bell rings at 2:36, mark- ing the end of the day's classes and each pupil returns to his own home room. Then Mr. Cooper, as shown on the right, makes announcements over the intercom system concerning school activities and also reads the names of those students who have detention. After this, the home rooms are dismissed and the official school day has ended. Quite in contrast with the picture of the hall in early morning is this one of the hall just outside the home rooms of the freshmen as the students are dis- missed for the day. Some students are going home immediately, some are to go to the practice of some sport, others to a teacher for make-up work or extra help, while some are to report to detention hall to work out their punishment for some infraction of school rules. Many students are wise enough to put to good use their time spent in detention hall. Here we see a group quietly at work under Mr. Jackson’s super- vision . Mr. Clapp, our janitor, finds the busiest time of his day these hours after the stu- dents have left. Here he is engaged in the daily task of sweeping the floors in prepara- tion for another day. 23 SEPTEMBER TO JUNE The purpose of South Berwick High School is to educate its students as well as possible by offering them the chance to gain the formal education of the class room and to acquire desirable social habits from joining extra-curricular activities, both social and athletic. Some students join special groups or clubs; others serve as class officers, and many represent our school in the well-rounded sports program in competition with neighboring schools. The multi-purpose room is available for occasional dances and school activities. Since a students' participation in many of these activities is dependent upon his scholastic standing, he is thus given an incentive to do satisfactory work. Every month of the school year sees various activities in full swing. Early September was marked by the beginning of the football season. The football season opened on September 6, under the supervision of Coach Robert Cressey, who was assisted by Mr. Cousens. The prac- tices of the 16 man squad were held behind Central School; but be- cause no suitable field was available, all games were held out of town. Even so, the games were well attended and although our most impressive scores were made against first year teams, our boys, a first year team too, acquitted themselves creditably in all the games, roll- ing up 111 points against their opponents' 66. Among the team's most loyal supporters were the cheering squad, whose members, dressed in their green and white uniforms, led the rousing cheers for the pioneers. COACH CRESSEY CAPTAIN GOODWIN Between the halves of the Eliot game Coach Cressey, attended by manager Richard Eaton, talks to the boys. 24 Barbara Proof, Helen Anderson, Francine Gagnon, Rebecca Whitten (Captain), Pamela Roderick, Mari- Lynn Hagar, Joyce Rousseau. FIRST ROW: Walter Nye, James Lee, Robert Merrill (L.G.), Peter McCarn (Q. B.). Herman Goodwin (Captain, F.B.), Rodney Brown (Q.B.). Philip Williams. SECOND ROW: Richard Gallant, Darold Mills (R.T.), Dennis Hussey, Thomas Lord (L.E.), Daniel Dupuis (R.H.B.), Matthew Lewis (C.), Eugene Chaplin (L.H.B.), Peter Gagnon (L.T.), Bruce Quint (R.G.), VICTORIES North Berwick High School 33-0 Monmouth Academy 19- 6 Eliot High School 9 - 2 Eliot High School 38 - 6 York High School 6 - 0 DEFEATS Wells High School 6-25 St. Ignatius 0-26 Coach Cressey says, We shall miss Captain Herman (Red) Goodwin and Robert Merrill next season, but with nine lettermen returning, the outlook is good. An uncompleted pass in the St. Ignatius game. Coach Cressey listens over the walkie-talkie at the St. Ignatius game to Mr. Curran who is surveying the game from the stand. 25 MAGAZINE DRIVE One of the major ways of raising money for school activities is the magazine drive sponsored by the Curtis Publishing Company. Heading the campaign were Lincoln Abbott and Linda Maybury, assisted by representatives from each home room. - Topping the $1,000 mark set as a goal, the student body sold $1,500 worth of subscriptions, of which $500 was available for school use. This money was used to buy basketball uniforms. On October 11, a dance, the first at S.B.H.S., was held to celebrate the successful conclusion of the cam- paign. Co-captains of the magazine drive - Lincoln Abbott and Linda Maybury. JL I A High salesman, Bonnie Schoff, who won a transistor radio. The first couple on the floor at the first dance - Judy Lord and Darold Mills. The Victory Dance In an October assembly two representatives of General Motors showed the student body some prod- ucts of modern science research, such as synthetic plastic made from organic compounds, a car pro- pelled by solar energy, the completion of an electri- cal circuit using a photoelectric cell, and the use of a light grid in directing theatrical sound. In this picture the demonstration shows how the exhaust from a jet engine might be used as a source of industrial power. Richard Chick Clayton Estabrooke Glen Rogers David Mayo Drum Trumpet Alto Horn Clarinet Every Tuesday the first five periods of the day are slightly shortened in order to provide an extra period for group activities, among which the band is chief. The band meets for practice under the joint direction of Mr. Eugene Ploof, who has been associated for 11 years with musical activities of the public school system, and Miss Joan Bridgeman, his assistant. The Band Committee of the Central School P.T.A. have given their time and effort to raise money to make instruments and uniforms available to the band members and have been aided in these projects by the parents of the band members. These weekly practices are in preparation for the band’s public appearances, the first of which was at the reception honoring Mrs. Alice Allen. Other planned appearances include the Spring Music Festival in May and the Memorial Day parade. The new, smartly tailored, green and white uniforms are the finishing touch that makes our band one of which we may well be proud. FIRST ROW: Karyl Eaton, David Mayo, Russell Clough, Leslie Horr, Craig Blouin, Clayton Estabrooke. SEC- OND ROW: Carol Ham, Norma Mclntire, Eric Ives, Stephen Emery, Eugene Sawyer, Frederick Ochs, Susan Webster, Penny Cooper, Glen Rogers. THIRD ROW: Miss Bridgeman, Richard Chick, John Kelly, David Snow, Mr. Ploof. 27 STUDENT COUNCIL SEATED: Rodney Brown, Anita Schoff, James Hatch, Matthew Lewis, Linda Merrill, Linda May- bury, Carol Wheeler, Stephen Rogers, Janet Robertshaw. STAND- ING: Ralph Seavey, Herman Good- win, David Stansfield, Joyce Curtis, Vicki Cheney, Mr. Walden, the advisor. The Student Council consists of two representatives from each class. Its constitution was drawn up by a com- mittee of representatives from each home room and was voted upon and accepted by the student body. Agenda of the Student Council have been the discussion of the awarding and financing of school letters, the sponsoring of baskets of food to be distributed by the town manager at Thanksgiving and Christmas, the organizing of a Christ- mas party for the student body, and the writing of a school song. When the Student Council members were elected, class officers were also chosen, who have the responsibility of directing class activities throughout the school year. I 1961 - Pres. Lincoln Abbott, Sec'y Bethany Green, V.P. Neal Rowe, Treas. Judith Brown. 1962 - Sec'y Annette Gaudette, V.P. Eugene Chap- lin, Treas. Dianne Hammond, Pres. Thomas Lord. 1963 - V.P. Frances Goodwin, Treas. George Pierce. 1964 - V.P. Sharon Koulongis, Pres. Alison Green, Pres. Claudia St. Pierre. Sec'y Mari-Lynn Hagar. Sec'y Pamela Roderick, Treas. Stanley Vreeland. 28 rirj sniiEU 1965 V.P. Gretchen Benoit, Treas. Larry Kast, Pres. Ann York, Sec'y Susan Coffin. SCIENCE CLUB SCIENCE CLUB The S.B.H.S. Bi-Phy-Chem Club was begun by four interested students and the science teacher, Mr. Kilbreth. They draft- ed the club’s constitution which was approv- ed by the Student Council and which estab- lished certain standards for the club. All persons in school are eligible for member- ship provided they can maintain certain academic standing. The first meeting was held on December 5, with fourteen charter members present, who were later joined by a few new members. The club is working on several projects for the school. Such as the construction of an eraser cleaner and a bulletin board which is encased and lighted. A project on the com- munity level is helping the State of Maine in the formation of the Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park. One of the Bi-Phy- Chem Club's main functions is sponsoring the annual Science Fair and Supper. FIRS I ROW: Ellane Milbury, Barbara Campbell, Sharon Horr (Pres.), Joyce Curtis, Claudia St. Pierre. SECOND ROW: Leslie Horr, Russell Clough, Clayton Estabrooke, David Mayo, Walter Nye, Walter Webster, Neal Rowe, Samuel Pettibone, Stephen Emery, Matthew Lewis, Rodney Brown. TEEN HAVEN GIFT Teen Haven, a youth organization of South Berwick, made the school a generous gift of $6,000, which was raised at their weekly dances, to be used to equip the multi-purpose room. Here Principal Earle Cooper re- ceives the gift from President Lincoln Abbott, while Judith Brown, Teen Haven treasurer and Mr. Albert Roberge, Teen Haven advisor, look on. 29 Basketball is very popular at S.B.H.S. and more students participate in it than in any other sport. Five teams have represented S.B.H.S. in interscholastic games and the season ended in April with competition among four boys' intramural teams. Tangible results of the basketball season are the trophies won by the 8th grade boys and girls and an in- tangible result is the valuable experience gained by the high-school teams. FIRST ROW: Peter McCarn, Peter Gagnon, Daniel Dupuis, Rodney Brown. SECOND ROW: Coach Cousens, Eu gene Chaplin, Richard Tetu, Matthew Lewis, Herman Goodwin, Bruce Quint, Mgr. Richard Eaton. Coach Cressey, Arthur Parent, Stephen Rogers, Dennis Hussey, Craig Blouin, William Story, Manager Richard Eaton. 30 VARSITY OPPONENTS S.B. 42 85 St. Ignatius S.B. 31 49 Eliot S.B. 53 74 York S.B. 45 62 Berwick S.B. 45 43 Standish S.B. 70 78 Standish S.B. 55 68 No. Berwick S.B. 57 90 Greely S.B. 62 63 Buxton S.B. 55 69 York S.B. 43 53 Eliot S.B. 31 68 Berwick S.B. 41 60 Wells S.B. 50 80 St. Ignatius S.B. 54 63 Wells S.B. 76 101 No. Berwick JUNIOR VARSITY OPPONENTS S.B. 57 48 St. Ignatius S.B. 19 41 York S.B. 34 36 Eliot S.B. 47 49 Berwick S.B. 42 40 Standish S.B. 41 36 Standish S.B. 30 24 No. Berwick S.B. 36 73 Greely S.B. 27 28 York S.B. 29 52 Eliot S.B. 18 32 Berwick S.B. 26 76 Wells S.B. 14 70 St. Ignatius S.B. 35 56 Wells Jerry Goodwin shoots for the basket. Tetu in successful fast break. Eliot blocks South Berwick shot. Tetu jumps with Eliot. 31 High school girls also had the opportunity to play basketball and their season opened with a squad of thirteen under the direction of Mr. Kilbreth. This squad was reduced to eleven by the loss of Sally Camp- bell and Roylene Frank. The girls amassed a total of 419 points in their 12 games with a game average of 34 points and with Anita Schoff as the individual high scorer. Her outside shots and the fine defensive play of Linda Merrill and Bethany Green will be missed next year. A pleasant close to the season was the surprise dinner given by the girls for their coach. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: Emily Blaisdell, Evelyn Dudley, Anita Schoff, Linda Merrill, Diane Hammond, Royleen Frank. SECOND ROW: Ellane Milbury (Mgr.), Joyce Graves, Karyl Eaton, Linda Maybury, Sally Campbell (until mid- season), Mr. Kilbreth, Linda Johnson, Alison Green, Bethany Green, Barbara Campbell (Mgr.) Girls Opponents S.B. 51 20 St. Joseph's S.B. 43 66 York S.B. 35 56 Eliot S.B. 26 17 Berwick S.B. 42 17 No. Berwick S.B. 33 69 York S.B. 25 57 Eliot S.B. 37 29 St. Joseph's S.B. 38 28 Berwick S.B. 28 51 Wells S.B. 31 61 Wells S.B. 30 46 No. Berwick Co-Captain Merrill Co-Captain Schoff 32 EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Interest in basketball extended down to the eighth grade and a girls' squad of seventeen members was coached by Mr. Cooper, assisted by Linda Maybury and Karyl Eaton. After winning every game on their schedule, the team competed in the York County Junior High Girls' Tournament where they won the first two rounds against Waterboro and Eliot, only to go down in defeat in the game with Limerick. As runners-up. they brought back a trophy, the first to be won by any group from S. B. H. S. Hats off to the eighth grade girls' basketball team! FIRST ROW: Bonnie Schoff, Susan Webster, Susan Coffin. SECOND ROW: Arvlyn Lundin, Darlene Doane, Donna Graves, Sandra Lapanne, Charlotte Goodrich, Penny Cooper, Virginia Smith, Jean Roberge. Joyce Roberge. THIRD ROW; Mr. Cooper, Norma Mclntire, Linda Krebs. Brenda Lewis. Janie Renaud, Faith Green, Karyl Eaton. S.B. 27 26 Eliot S.B. 26 14 Lebanon S.B. 24 23 St. Joseph's S.B. 36 26 Eliot S. B. 13 10 Wells S.B. 26 14 Waterboro S. B. 27 24 Eliot S.B. 33 25 Limerick All-Stars Coffin and Schoff 33 Linda Krebs - Sportsman- ship award The fifth basketball team was composed of thirteen eighth grade boys with Mr. Walden as their coach. Their schedule of ten games led to the climax of the season at the York County Junior High Boys' Tournament. In this tournament they won their first game against Kittery seventh grade, but lost their second game to Eliot. By win- ning the consolation game with North Berwick Junior High, they captured third place in the tournament. Robert Eastman was chosen as a member of the tournament All-Star team. EIGHTH GRADE BOYS’ BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: Clifford Pitman, Mgr.; Roger Kimball, David Stansfield, Robert Eastman, Roscoe Stover, Darrol Robinson, Carroll Proof, Fred- erick Ochs. SECOND ROW: Richard Chick, Glen Rogers, Charles Perry, Eugene Sawyer. Stanley Somers, Coach Walden. SCORES S. B. 8th grade 29 30 Berwick S. B. 8th grade 32 35 Berwick S.B. 8th grade 31 58 Lebanon S. B. 8th grade 23 42 York S. B. 8th grade 14 19 Lebanon S.B. 8th grade 22 30 Eliot S. B. 8th grade 26 16 St. Michael's S. B. 8th grade 34 31 Eliot S. B. 8th grade 30 55 York S. B. 8th grade 33 22 St. Michael's S. B. 8th grade 53 18 Kittery S. B. 8th grade 23 31 Eliot S. B. 8th grade 32 30 North Berwick All-Star Robert Eastman 34 BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS” EDITORIAL STAFF - STANDING: Sharon Horr, Editor- Mr. Harold Kilbreth, in-Chief. SEATED: Craig Blouin, Joyce Curtis, Lynda our demon photographer. Anderson, Maurice Roberge, Linda Curtis. The production of the 1961 edition of the Pioneer involves the efforts and time of several groups of workers and three faculty members. It is the responsibility of the editorial staff, un- der Mrs. Green, as supervisor, to plan the copy for the typists, who work under Mr. Rodgers’ di- rection. The pictures have been taken, for the most part, by Loring Studios and Mr. Harold Kil- breth, who used the school-owned Polaroid camera. Members of the senior class accounted for the bulk of the advertisement. Advertising, business, and typing staffs have met and worked when occasion arose, while the editorial staff have held one, and some times two, meetings after school each week, several supper” meetings at which they have worked from the close of school right through until 9 p. m. and evening meetings at the advisor's home. This edition of the Pioneer was scheduled for fall delivery, thus allowing the inclusion of all spring activities, including those of graduation week. An energetic advertising and patron campaign enabled the staff to offer the book at a moderate price. Every effort was made to in- clude all school activities and to present a well- rounded account of the school year at S. B. H. S. A supper meeting: Sharon Horr, Maurice Roberge, Craig Blouin. BUSINESS STAFF: Walter Webster, Robert Mclntire, Mr. Rodgers. 35 STAFF TYPISTS: Annette Gaudette, Linda Maybury, Francine Gagnon, Barbara Anderson, Sally Campbell; Absent, Bethany Green. ADVERTISING CREW: Lincoln Abbott, David Snow, Robert Mclntire, Rhonda Mclntire, Linda Merrill, Anita Schoff, Ellane Milbury, Rachel Holmes, Judith Brown, Janet Robertshaw, Bethany Green. In the patron contest the eighth grade got off to an early start, as the chart on the list shows, but were far outstripped at the end by the seniors, largely through the efforts of Bethany Green and Janet Robertshaw. The facilities of the new school building were used by two adult education classes on Monday and Thursday evenings for a period of twelve weeks during the winter and spring. Mr. Rodgers held a class in typing and Mr. Coombes one in in- dustrial arts. Mmes. LePage, Ives, Goodwin, Carignan, Lilly, Goodwin, Curran, Gadoury, Maybury. Rene Benoit at the band saw 36 SCIENTIAE CAUSA On March 25 the Bi-Phy-Chem Club held its first Science Fair. One hundred and twenty participants entered their projects in either of two general classes - exhibits or talks and demonstrations - in one of the four fields - biology, chemistry, physics, or other science. The Fair committee was Robert Merrill, Matthew Lewis, and Rodney Brown, supervised by Mr. Kilbreth, the Club advisor. At 10 A.M. the participants registered and the Fair was officially open to the public from the time of the general assembly at 1:15 P.M. until 9 P.M. Six rooms were devoted to exhibits from grades seven through twelve and talks and demonstrations were given in the evening from seven to nine. Between five and six-thirty a well-patronized baked bean supper was held in the multipurpose room and the proceeds from it went into the Bi-Phy-Chem Club treasury to be expended on science books for the library. At 9 P.M. the judges - Sister Marie Daniels, Sister St. Joan D’Arc, Craig Holmes, Brighton Ives, Rev. Robert Sargent, Eugene Whitney, Mrs. Inez Ochs, Irving Benoit, Albert Roberge. Mrs. Marjorie Perkins, Mrs. Emil O. Schramm, Dr. Owen Stevens, Raymond Steward, and Edward Hagar - announced their decisions and the awards were presented to the winners. FIRST PRIZE WINNERS - FIRST ROW: J. Renaud, biology; F. Ochs, biology; Norma Mclntire, biology. SECOND ROW: Sharon Horr, biology, Ellane Mil- bury, chemistry; Maurice Roberge, physics; Marilyn Turner., earth science. THIRD PRIZE WINNERS - M. Hagar. biology; N. Poch, chemistry; T. Lord, physics; L. Horr, earth science. HON. MEN. - FIRST ROW: V. Cheney, biology; D. Graves, biology; P. Cooper, biology. SECOND PRIZE WINNERS - SECOND ROW: W. Webster, biology; N. Rowe, Chemistry; R. Merrill, physics; R. Michaud, other science. HON. MEN. - W. Nye, physics; P. Morse, biology; B. Campbell, chemistry; R. Clough, biology; L. Carignan, other science. Clayton Estabrooke explains volcano to Ellane Mil- bury. Raymond Michaud at his own exhibit watches Clyde Perry. Marilyn Turner at her ex- hibit Judges Sister Marie Daniel and Craig Holmes Explorer Satellite by Craig Blouin Mr. Kilbreth and Mr. Cooper at the Sci- ence Fair Nancy Poch's exhibit in chemistry 7th grade prize exhibit by Jack Gaeb. The Casting Barbara Campbell shows her exhibit to Nancy Poch of Iron 38 ART CONTEST AND BOOK FAIR 2nd. 1st. and 3rd prize winning entries April 21 marked the end of the art con- test open to grades eight through twelve of all town schools. The judge, Mr. George McLean, picked the entries of Stanley Vree- land, Carroll Proof, and Charles Buckley for first, second, and third prizes respectively. During the afternoon and evening of the same day, open house was held in the library to signalize National Book Week. Many new books were on display, either for sale to the visiting public of for addition to the high school library; and the attractive tea table was well patronized by the numerous guests. 7 A display at the Book Fair The tea table at the Book Fair CAREER WEEK pril 24 opened Career Week at S.B. H.S. During this time, three of the branches of the Armed Forces, six schools and colleges of different types, and seven groups from occupational and industrial fields sent representatives to talk to the students of the eighth grade and high school and to answer their questions about their careers after high school and how to prepare for them. Each student was able to pick out four different groups to attend, one each day, so that everyone was offered information in a variety of fields. Nancy Poch and Philip Morse talk with Mr. Irving Benoit about a career in laboratory technology. Neal Rowe, Mr. Harry Carroll, Mr. Walden, and Sharon Horr discuss the University of On May 10 S. B. H. S. was joined by groups from schools in Eliot, Berwick, and Lebanon in the annual Spring Festival. The band, under Mr. Ploof’s direction, played Fair Maid of Perth Overture and Chilcothian-Sentinel March. Miss Bridgeman directed the high school chorus in Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Scarlet Ribbons and the eighth grade chorus in Jonah Swallowed the Whale and Zulu Warrior. FIRST ROW; Alison Green, Linda Curtis, Ruth Partridge, Judith Brown. Rachel Holmes, Francine Gagnon, Sharon Michaud. SECOND ROW: Miss Bridgeman, Neal Rowe, Linda Johnson, Janet Plaisted, Barbara Perkins, Donna Sterling, Rose Marie St. Laurent, Rebecca Whitten, Janet Robertshaw. THIRD ROW; Lynda Anderson, Toni Cross, Matthew Lewis, Robert Mclntire, Robert Merrill, Daniel Dupuis. Anita Schoff, Illona Stadig. ABSENT: Linda Corson, Kathleen Keniston, Rhonda Mclntire. Miss Bridgeman, FIRST ROW; Evelyn Brown, Joyce Roberge, Bonnie Schoff, Norma Mclntire, Vickie Cheney, Brenda Lewis, Linda Colokathis, Carol Ham, Ila Locke, Jean Roberge. SECOND ROW; Frederick Ochs, Jane Hussey, Carol Lane, Susan Coffin, Susan Webster, Charlotte Goodrich, Sandra LaPanne, Ann York, Stanley 40 Somers. ABSENT: G. Benoit, M. Lepa, J. Renaud, P. Sullivan. C. Pitman. The most formidable opponent of the 1961 baseball team was the weather, a succession of cold, stormy days making practice almost impossible until the day of the first game. The team, with several inexperienced players, improved steadily; and the outlook for next year is bright since David Snow is the only graduate and there will be prospects from the present eighth grade, whose team played three games this season, losing to York and winning from St. Michael's and York. BASEBALL TEAM 1961 FIRST ROW; Leslie Horr, William Story, Scott Baker, Warren Perry, Arthur Parent. SECOND ROW: Rodney Brown, Walter Webster, Eugene Chaplin, Gerald Goodwin, Peter McCarn, Capt, THIRD ROW: Richard Eaton, Co-Mgr.; Coach Cressey, David Snow, Carroll Erickson, Daniel Dupuis, Herman Goodwin, Bruce Quint, Stephen Rogers, Co-Mgr. VARSITY BASEBALL SCORES S.B. 3 17 N. Berwick S.B. 5 11 Traip S.B. 8 18 Eliot S.B. 10 3 Dover J. V. S.B. 4 20 Berwick S. B. 17 2 Wells S.B. 1 5 N. Berwick S.B. 13 3 Eliot S.B. 6 11 Dover J. V. S.B. 0 3 Berwick S.B. 7 2 Wells McCarn at bat Dupuis on the mound 41 SOFTBALL TEAM 1961 FIRST ROW: Lynda Anderson, Karyl Eaton, Barbara Proof, Annette Gaudette. SECOND ROW: Barbara Neville, Kathleen Kelly, Alison Green, Mari-Lynn Hagar. THIRD ROW; Joyce Cox, Manager; Helen Anderson, Linda Johnson, Janet Plaisted, Coach Walden. ABSENT: Linda Curtis. SCORES S.B. 13 42 Berwick S.B. 32 28 Kennebunk S. B. 5 45 York S. B. 5 27 Eliot S.B. 18 22 Berwick Annette Gaudette at bat Barbara Proof runs to third Alison Green pitches 42 With the same inclement weather against them and with playing fields at a premium, the girls’ softball team was somewhat handicapped dur- ing the 1961 season. After getting off to a slow start and with only a few practice sessions, they played five games, forfeiting one to York because of the unavailibility of a field and one to Eliot because of a depleted team. All team members are undergraduates and the group should be a good nucleus for next year's team. MOONLIGHT AND ROSES Dancing at the Junior Prom May 26 Sitting out between dances King Lynn Curtis crowns Grand march Queen Annette Gaudette 43 After the coronation the junior belles and beaux prepare for the grand march. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE May 30, S.B.H.S. band and majorettes led the Memorial Day parade in both Salmon Falls and South Berwick. Band and majorettes assemble. They march down Norton Street Happy landing on the trampo- line Robertshaw and Brown - florists Chemistry laboratory Coach and captain confer. Merrill and Schoff have tun at basketball. Mari-Lynn Hagar '63 Nye and Brown in laboratory Brown and Lewis collect food for gift basket. Mrs. Whittier Ruth Partridge runs for bus. Brown at St. Ignatius game Registration desk at Science Fair 45 Mr. Libbey demonstrates to science club. ■■I Brown and Nye at practice Nurse Colburn inspects eighth graders. Cheerleaders at York Rolls for dinner 46 Tense mement at St. Ignatius game How NOT to lay out a specimen CLASS OF ’61 To this class belongs the honor of being the first to graduate from South Berwick High School. From September to June, Room 8 has been a center of activities under the guidance of Mrs. Allen, the senior advisor. If one judges from the hilarity which could be seen and heard in Room 8 in the morning before school and at noon, the work of conquering the senior courses necessary for grad- uation did not depress this class. If they take with them into their life after graduation the pioneering spirit which they have displayed in school, they will, indeed, press on toward new horizons. LINCOLN ABBOTT LINC Football 1; Class Treasurer 3; Class President 4; Manager of Magazine Drive 4; Class Day Program 4. Voted Best Looking Boy, Most Cheerful, Most Athletic, and Friendliest . . . usually seen in a certain blue truck . . . frequently late for school . . . has a special interest in Dover . . . would like to make a career of the Navy . . . likes sports, hunting and fishing . . . dislikes rising early in the morning. JUDITH BROWN JUDY Glee Club 1,2,4; Class Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 3; F. H.A. 1, Secretary 2. Voted Best Looking Girl . . . likes dancing, cooking, and working at the Big Dipper ... has quite an interest in Somersworth . . . hopes to be a secretary . . . likes the week-ends . . . dislikes dipping ice-cream. BARBARA CAMPBELL BARB Basketball 1, Co-Manager 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Science Club 4; Outing Club 2; Dramatics Club 1. Voted Class Flirt . . . has special stock in a coke plant in Somersworth . . . Connecticut bound . . . water skis at Bow Lake . . . plans to be a secretary . . . enjoys riding in a certain blue Ford. BETHANY GREEN BETH Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Glee Club 2; Dramatics 1; Typing Staff for Pioneer 4; Class Secretary 2,4; Softball 1,2; Debating Club 1; Graduation Usherette 3; Class Day Program 4; Student Librarian 2. Voted Loudest, Biggest Time Waster, Most Talkative,’ and Most Cheerful . . . always having car trouble . . . CRASH! . . . works as a soda jerk” . . . can often be seen with a Navy Yard apprentice from Somersworth . . . likes to go shopping and enjoys Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons . , . doesn't like packing ice-cream. Voted Loudest, Biggest Time Waster . . . Mrs. Allen's favorite grammar stu- dent . . . works harder at getting out of work than he does doing it . . . likes to travel . . . wants to own a chain of hotels. RALPH HOLMES RALPH JAMES HATCH JIM Student Council 4: Debating 2. RACHEL HOLMES RACH Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. Voted Wittiest ... has a strong headlock . . . magnetic attraction towards Somersworth . . . makes regular 2:45 stops on B. A. hill . . . will always re- member P.J. party at Beth's house . . . loves to get letters postmarked Rhode Island . . . hates days when no mail arrives. One of the quieter members of the senior class . . . the name Nancy appeals to Jim . . . only boy in typing 1 class and does better than most of the girls . . . likes to collect all types of records . . . has a yen for hi-fi's and stereos . . . doesn’t like the idea of starting school at 8;00. SHIRLEY HOLMES SHIRL Voted Quietest . . . the little girl from Aroostook County . . . usually seen with Janet P. and Linda J. has been accepted at Beauty Culture School in Port- land . . . likes to eat chocolate cake . . . hates working during vacations. SHARON HORR SHARON Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Manager 3; Editor-in-Chief of Pioneer 4; Dramatics 1, 2; Science Club 3, President 4; Debating Club 3; F. H.A. 1.2; Delegate to Girls' State 3. Voted Most Likely to Succeed and Most Studious . . . the first engaged girl in the senior class . . . wants to be a high school English teacher . . . Vale- dictorian of our class . . . likes student teaching and misguided experiments . . . dislikes being called Shaz. RHONDA McINTIRE Basketball 1.2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2. Voted Most Argumentative . . . loves sports . . retary . . . has an eye on the Armed Forces . . . P. . . . doesn't care for the trampoline. LINDA MERRILL LIN Basketball 1,2,3, Co-Captain 4; Dramatics 1; Student Council 1,4; Secretary 1,2, 3; F. H. A. 1.2; Class Day Program 4. Voted Most Athletic . . . another one of our engaged girls . . . usually seen with Shirley S. . , . trampoline enthusiast . . . likes drive-in movies and dislikes ironing. RHONDA wants to be a medical sec- can often be seen with Nancy ELLANE MILBURY ELLANE Co-Manager of Basketball 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Dramatics 1; Science Club 4; Class Day Program 4. Voted Most Likely to Succeed . . . can't decide which boy . . . gets a spe- cial enjoyment from Teen Haven . . . hopes to be a third grade teacher . , . has been accepted at Gorham . . . likes holidays. DERANDA MILLS DERANDA Honor Essayist Very quiet . . . always ready to help . . . frequently seen with Dolly H. . . . gets special enjoyment dancing Saturday nights ... is another anti- early rising . . . loves to hear jokes. JANET ROBERTSHAW JAN Student Council 1,2,4; Class President 1; Cheerleader 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2. Voted Friendliest . . . Salutatorian ... has a great interest in Salmon Falls . . . works at Flynn's . . . hopes to be a good secretary . . . can often be seen driving a '57' Ford . . . likes Fridays at 2:45 . . . gets the Monday morning blues at 8:00, but they don’t last long. NEAL ROWE NEAL Hockey 2; Glee Club 2,3; Class Vice-President 4; Science Club 4; Outing Club 1; Class Day Program 4. Voted Most Likely To Succeed . . . wants to be a farmer . . . doesn’t like Maine, but insists on going to a Maine school . . . accepted at Thompson Agricultural School . . . likes a certain personality” in Dover . . . becomes angry when he can’t wrap the world around his finger. 50 ANITA SCHOFF NITA Basketball 1,2, Co-Captain 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Vice-President of Student Council 4; Softball 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2; Class Day Program 4. Voted Most Athletic . . . always has a smile . . . likes to play jokes . . . will never forget the day she sat on a strange object in study hall . . . likes the physical education course . . . wants to be an office worker . . . loves to tease Rachel, but doesn't like to be teased in return. RALPH SEAVEY RALPH Student Council 4. Always seen walking . . . hates to pass papers in on time . . . frequently slams the door when coming into English class . . . plans to join the Navy. DAVID SNOW DAVE Glee Club 1,2,3; Band 4; Dramatics 3; Baseball 2,4. Voted Most Argumentative . . . music lover . . . wants to be a musician . . . is always willing to help the teachers . . . hardly ever-misses school. ILLONA STADIG Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,4; Softball 1,2; Art Club 1,2; F.H.A. Club 1,2. A loyal worker at the Snack Bar . . . can be heard fooling around with Line during Government . . . likes the week-ends . . . doesn't agree with an early start in the morning. DWIGHT STOVER Glee Club 1. DWIGHT Voted Most Studious and Quietest . . . always hearing from four senior girls, Dwight, may we have a ride downtown? . . . prefers home cooking . . . dislikes homework but always gets it done . . . likes outdoor sports . . . wants to go into forestry work. ROBERT WARREN Football 1; Glee Club 3; Baseball 1,2,3. DING-A-LING Voted Wittiest, Most Talkative, and Class Wolf . . . loves them girls . . . becomes violently ill when asked to PASS IN homework . . . wants to go in the Army Airborne. CLASS COLORS CLASS MOTTO CLASS FLOWER Green and White Toward New Horizons White Carnation CLASS ODE (To the tune of Now Is the Hour ) Now is the hour The senior class must part. True friends and memories linger in our hearts. While we're away, We shall remember you. South Berwick High, we bid a fond adieu. South Berwick High, We give our best to you. Classmates and teachers, friends so tried and true, Though we're away, Our hearts we leave with you. Toward new horizons, we begin anew. ,7 Anita Schoff and Linda Merrill JUNE AT LAST! The first graduation event was the baccalaureate exercises held in the multipurpose room on Sunday June 11, at 2 P.M. Rev. J. W. Stuart opened the services with a call to worship and the Lord's Prayer; Rev. J. M. Gowdey read the Scripture Lesson and offered prayer; Rev. Robert Sargent delivered the message to the graduating class and pronounced the benediction. Mrs. George Carr played at the electric organ furnished by courtesy of Mr. Arthur Flynn. Class Night was held at school Monday evening June 12. After the invocation by Rev. J. W. Stuart, Thomas Lord, junior class president, gave the address to the undergraduates. Following music by the S.B.H.S. band, members of the senior class, pictured below, took part in the program; the seniors' gift to the school - a speaker's stand - was accepted by Mr. Cooper; and the coaches presented the school letters for sports participation. Before the benediction by Rev. J. M. Gowdey, the following achievement awards were given. ATHLETICS Linda Johnson Daniel Dupuis COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS Janet Robertshaw ENGLISH Sharon Horr HOMEMAKING Judy Lord HONOR MEDAL (highest ranking senior) Sharon Horr MUSIC David Snow SCHOOL SPIRIT Bethany Green Craig Blouin SCIENCE Neal Rowe SOCIAL STUDIES Emily Blaisdell SPORTSMANSHIP Alison Green Peter McCam ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (given by Student Council) Sharon Horr, Joyce Curtis, Stephen Emery, Emily Blaisdell, Linda Cur- tis, Clayton Estabrooke, Craig Blouin, Leslie Horr, Evelyn Seavey, Clau- dia St. Pierre. EIGHTH GRADE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (given by Maine Teachers Association) Eugene Sawyer, David Stansfield, Frederick Ochs, Clifford Pitman, Linda Colokathis, Charlotte Good- rich. Linda Merrill - Address to Undergraduates Anita Schoff Class Gifts Neal Rowe Class History Lincoln Abbott Class Gifts Bethany Green Class Will Ellane Milbury Class prophecy MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM JUNE 13, 8 P.M. Pioneers, O Pioneers Whither are we going? With our faces toward the West Journeying to New Horizons. PROGRAMME Processional Invocation Salutatory Pioneers, O Pioneers Music Honor Essay Whither Are We Going? Valedictory Toward New Horizons Music Address Awards American Legion Athletic Award Peter McCarn American Legion Citizenship Award Sharon Horr Veterans of Foreign Wars Americanism Award (for freshman who showed most improvement) Robert Roberge Golden School of Beauty Culture $100 Scholarship Shirley Holmes Teen Haven $400 Scholarship Sharon Horr William Keniston Sportsmanship Award (given by Berwick Academy Class of 1956) Peter McCarn Aimee Schramm Prize Books Emily Blaisdell, Craig Blouin, Joyce Curtis, Linda Curtis, Stephen Emery, Clayton Estabrooke, Leslie Horr, David Mayo, Claudia St. Pierre, Evelyn Seavey Presentation of Diplomas Class Ode Benediction 54 S. B. School Band Rev. John T. Arsenault Janet Robertshaw S. B. H. S. Glee Club Deranda E. Mills Sharon L. Horr S. B. H. S. Glee Club Dr. Herbert Ross Brown Prin. Earle A. Cooper Supt. Hubert E. Redding Class of 1961 Rev. Robert A. Sargent Receiving Line S. B. School Band 1 Deranda Mills, honor essayist; Janet Robertshaw, The valedictory salutatorian; Sharon Horr, valedictorian. The Aimee Schramm Prize Books Mr. Cooper gives awards. SENIOR RECESSIONAL AVE ATQUE VALE 55 BEST WISHES SOUTH BERWICK RECREATION ASSOCIATION Sponsors of Teen Havei DOVER AUTO BODY PAUL HEBERT and TONY BISSON, Compliments of Props. Painting, Upholstering, Body and Fender Repairing, BEE- LINE Frame Straightening and Wheel Alignment 4 Granite St. Phone: SH 2-4569 Dover, N. H. MILLER SHOES, INC. Dover, N. H. A Good Place to Buy Good Shoes Compliments of CARBERRY SHOE STORE, INC. WARREN FURNITURE Shoes for the Entire Family Phone SH 2-2342 Morrill Bldg. - Dover, N. H. 60 Third Street Dover, N. H. Compliments of HARVEY’S BAKERY UPSON’S FRUIT COMPANY 45 Locust St. Dover, N. H. Fine Pastries and Decorated Cakes for All Occasions 376 Central Ave. SH 2-6029 Dover, N. H. 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