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Dedicaflog WE THE MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS WISH TO EXTEND OUR GRATITUDE TO A TEACHER WHO HAS INSPIRED US

BY HIS GUIDANCE AND UNDERSTANDING.

IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE SINCERITY AND WARM SPIRIT WHICH HE HAS CONTRIBUTED TO BANCROFT, IT IS ONLY FITTING THAT WE DEDICATE THIS, OUR YEARBOOK, THE BLUE MOON OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX,

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CLASS PRESIDENT "Those who bring sunshine to others cannot keep it from themselves."

-Joy" . . . smile . . Cornell . . green Olds . . . gullible . . . athletic ability . . Stuart's . . library naps . . . class meetings.

Community Chest I; Social Committee II, Ill, IV; Glee Club I, II, III, IV — Librarian I, Secretary II; Madrigals IV; Hartford Festival II, III, IV; ''The Gondoliers' — "Inez" II; ''Pirates of Penzance'' — -Kate" IV; Dramatic Club I, II, Ill, IV; "Alice in Wonderland" — Executioner I; Workshop Play I, II; World Affairs Club III; Varsity Soccer I, II, III, IV; Varsity Basketball I, II, III, IV; Captain of the Blues III; Class President III, IV. Bancroft: 1949-1956, Address: 50 Drury Lane Birthday: June 14, 1938

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"Charm is a woman's strength."

-Sandy" . . complexion . . . rapid speech . . .

Connecticut trips . . . aversion to French verbs . . . hot-rod car . . . Italian jersey.

Community Chest Committee I; BLUE MOON Fair Committee II; Social Committee III, IV — CoChairman IV; Glee Club I, II, Ill, IV; Hartford Festival II; "Pirates of Penzance- — Chorus IV; Dramatic Club I, II, Ill, IV; "Alice in Wonderland" — Chorus I; World Affairs Club III; Class Secretary I; Class Vice-President III. Bancroft: 1942-1956 Address: 425 Salisbury Street Birthday: June 27, 1938

rkalleamplell "Reading maketh a full man."

"Betsy" . . . books . . . current events . . .

Cape Cod . . . holey loafers . . . red and white scarf . . . blonde streak.

Library Committee I; BLUE MOON Board II, Ill, IV — Assistant Business Manager III, Editor of The Little Dipper- IV; Dramatic Club I, II, Ill, IV; "Rumpelstiltskin" — Publicity III; "Pirates of Penzance" — Publicity III; Workshop Play I; French Club III; World Affairs Club III. Bancroft: 1950-1956 Address: 274 Salisbury Street Birthday: April 5,1938

eh • (7) ris ,--cJapies A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.''

"Elmo" . . . raccoon coat . . . Middlesex . . . "clubie" . . . blithe . . small waist . . . sour pickles . . . page boy . . . "Butter Boy." Social Committee III; Red Cross and Community Chest Committee IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club III, IV; Madrigals IV; Hartford Festival III, IV; "Pirates of Penzance" — Chorus IV; Secretory of Student Council IV; French Club III. Bancroft: 1955-1956 Address: 3 Rutland Terrace Birthday: December 15, 1938.

efandra galricia garter -Where doubt there truth is.''

-Sandy- . . . slipper ring . . . French problems . . . stunning clothes . . . spelling . . . biologicol pronunciations . . . questions . . . handwriting.

Drama Board I; BLUE MOON Fair Committee II; BLUE MOON Board III, IV — Exchange Editor III, Editor-in-Chief IV; Glee Club I, It, III, IV; Hartford Festival II; Dramatic Club I, II, III, IV; -Alice in Wonderland- — Chorus I; ''The Gondoliers- — Publicity Ii; French Club III; World Affairs Club III; Varsity Soccer It, IV, Bancroft: 1950-1956 Address: 30 Terrace Drive Birthday: March 17, 1939

Warriel Oilman ''Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." ''Hat'' . . . scientific mind . . . Mariners' uniform . . . unbreakable glasses . . . -Oh, Creel- . . . red jeep . . . gym . . . blush . . . Brownie troop Red Cross Committee I; Community Chest Committee II; BLUE MOON Fair Committee III, IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club I, II, Ill, IV; Hartford Festival II; ''The Gondoliers- — Publicity II; -Pirates of Penzance- — Publicity and Makeup IV; Dramatic Club I, II, Ill, IV; French Club III, Varsity Soccer I, II, Ill, IV. Bancroft: 1945-1956.

Address: 25 Westland Street Birthday: November 19, 1937

g2,sii,ie rigith -Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit.''

-Linda- . . . knitting needles . . . temper . . . character parts . . . miscellaneous information W A assembly accompanist . . .

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Red Cross Committee III; Social Committee III, IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club III, IV; ''Pirates of Penzance- — -Ruth- IV; Dramatic Club III, IV; -Blithe Spirit- — -Madame Arcati- III; -Rumpelstiltskin- — ''Mother HuIda- Ill; Hartford Festival III; Workshop Play III; World Affairs Club III; French Club III, Bancroft: 1954-1956 Address: 955 Pleasant Street Birthday: March 15, 1938

-Liberty of thought is the life of the soul,'' ''Linda'' . . . absent-minded . . . Thursday sandwiches . . . L. Riverly . . . five years'of Latin . . taxicabs . . . lost articles . . . originality . . .

-Star Dust'' gnome.

BLUE MOON Board III, IV — Editor of ''Stardust'' IV; Glee Club III, IV; -Pirates of Penzance- — Usher IV; Dramatic Club III, IV; Workshop Play — Director III; -Rumpelstiltskin- — -Gothel- III; Christmas Pageant — -Spirit of Christmas'' IV; World Affairs Club III, Bancroft: 1955-1956 Address: 9 Manor Street Birthday: October 13, 1938

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BLUE MOON Board III, IV — Art and Photography Editor IV; Glee Club III, IV — President IV; Madrigals III, IV; -Pirates of Penzance- — ' Edith'' IV; Hartford Festival II I, IV; Dramatic Club III, IV; -Blithe Spirit- — -Ruth- III; Class Vice-President III; World Affairs Club III, Bancroft: 1954-1956 Address: Oak Hill Road Birthday: May 5, 1938

efanclra Xocke -Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.-Sandy- . . . politics . . . Greys . . . ads .

Red Sox . . . pets . . . hospital work.

Community Chest I; Drama Board I I; BLUE MOON Board III, IV — Sports Editor II I, Business Manager IV; Glee Club I, II, III, IV; Hartford Festival II, III; The Gondoliers- — Publicity II; Dramatic Club I, II, III, IV; Christmas Pageant — Chorus I; French Club III; World Affairs Club III; Captain of the Greys IV; Varsity Soccer I; Class President III. Bancroft: 1950-1956 Address: 46 Holden Street Birthday: June 11, 1938

(Marcia Annaallson "And her face so fair, stirred with her dream."

-Marsh- . . . lamp posts . . . ink bottles . . . broken tooth . . . soccer team goalie . . . blonde hair . . . theatrical . . . French-fried potatoes . . petite.

Drama Board I, Ill, IV; Social Committee II; Dramatic Club I, II, Ill, IV — President IV; "Alice in Wonderland- — -Tweedledum- I; -Family — -Amy- II; -Rumpelstiltskin- — -Rumpelstiltskin- Ill; 'Workshop Ploy I, II, Ill; Christmas Pageant I, IV, — Chorus I, King IV; Glee Club I, II, Ill, IV — Librarian I; Hartford Festival II, Ill; World Affairs Club III; Varsity Soccer II, Ill, IV. Bancroft: 1950-1956 Address: 20 Holden Street Birthday: November 17, 1938

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2fally goor "Music is well said to be the speech of angels."

-Sally- . . . voice .. . long eyelashes . . . squeals . . . Ohio . . -Mabel- . . . long distance phone calls . . . cuts.

BLUE MOON Fair Committee I; Drama Board II, III, IV; Glee Club I, II, Ill, IV — Treasurer III; Madrigals II, Ill, IV; Hartford Festival II, Ill, IV; The Gondoliers- — -Fiametta- II; -Pirates of Penzance- — 'Mabel- IV; Dramatic Club I, II, III, IV; -Alice in Wonderland- — -TweedledeeI; Workshop Play I, II, Ill; World Affairs Club III; Varsity Basketball III; Class President III; President of Student Council IV. Bancroft: 1949-1956 Address: 59 Eastwood Road, Shrewsbury Birthday: August 18, 1938

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(I) tancy 6lizabeth 8?-ice -The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed." ''Nan'' . . . horses . . . -Chloe- . . . Santa Claus . . Spanish classes . . . giggle . . . good-natured.

Red Cross Committee I; Library Committee II, III, IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club I, II, Ill, IV; Hartford Festival II; ''The Gondoliers- — Usher II; Dramatic Club I, II, Ill, IV; Workshop Play I; World Affairs Club III. Bancroft: 1950-1956 Address: 47 Laconia Road Birthday: June 29, 1938

efara dears The way to be happy is to make others so.-Sally- . . . Connecticut . . . Blues . . monologues . . . humorous expressions . . . brothers . . . early morning trips . . . indefatigable.

Community Chest II, Ill, IV — Co-Chairman IV; Red Cross Committee IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club II, Ill, IV; Hartford Festival II, Ill, IV; The Gondoliers- — Makeup II; -Pirates of Penzance- Chorus IV; Dramatic Club II, Ill, IV; Workshop Play III; Christmas Pageant — Chorus IV; Captain of the Blues IV; Varsity Basketball II, Ill, IV; Varsity Soccer III, IV. Bancroft: 1953-1956 Address: Woodstock, Conn.

Birthday: June 25, 1938

Caroline Cnorton "Few things are impossible to the diligent."

-Caroline- . . . reserved? . . . class parties . . .

-Mary- . . . neatness . . . New Hampshire . . . absentee assignments.

Red Cross Committee I; Social Committee II; Library Committee III, IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club I, II, Ill, IV; The Gondoliers- — Usher II; Madrigals IV; Dramatic Club I, II; Christmas Pageant — -Mary- IV; Varsity Soccer IV; Class VicePresident III, IV. Bancroft: 1950-1956 Address: 14 Aylesbury Road Birthday: December 19, 1937

6Laleik qradford dievens 'A merry heart goes on all day.''

-Steve- . . . parties . . . escapades . . . cropped haircut . . . grey v-neck sweater . . . gaiety . . . loquacious.

BLUE MOON Fair Committee III, IV — Co-Chairman IV; Glee Club III, IV; -Pirates of Penzance'' — Usher IV; Hartford Festival III; Dramatic Club III; -Rumpelstiltskin- — Costumes III; Workshop Play — Lighting III, Bancroft: 1954-1956 Address: 22 Dean Street Birthday: February 7, 1939

eie l nior efadness Now our senior year is ending, And we shall soon depart; But Bancroft shall forever hold A place in each one's heart.

For now our paths will sever And we'll go our separate ways, Not knowing when we'll ever Meet again in future days.

The miles between us may increase With every passing year; But we'll always have sweet memories To cherish and hold dear.

Although we shall be leaving, I know that we shall find That even though we're far away, We left our love behind.

MARCIA A. MATTSON, '56

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The Class of 1956, in order to promote the general welfare, do leave the following to the following, with the fervent hope that the bequest be fulfilled, verbatim.

To the Faculty, the memory of THE class in Bancroft history which had colleges begging for its members.

To Mr. Tiffany, a small black notebook in which to keep the mortality list (of the preceding classes naturellement!)

To Mrs. Peckham, a book to check Senior source themes entitled

by Anon.

To Mrs. Soares, the sound track from "Peer Squint," from her tired second hour class.

To Mrs. Berman, a crimson-and-white banner for her Harvard Street home.

To Miss Pike, a suitcase with hidden compartments for those Bermuda trips . . .

To Miss Lenentine, a bas-relief map of Weimar, so we'll all remember where the Treaty of Ghent was signed.

To Mrs. DeWitt, a copy of the Roman Times, B.C. 867, chiseled on genuine basalt, to be used during Latin class.

To Mr. Wyman, a small fire extinguisher, to be used in case of explosions. Bequeathed by the Valiant Four.

To Mr. Herron, a lifetime supply of scenic spots . . . and a barrel of Renuzit with which to clean them.

To Mr. Willard, a box of chalk, to facilitate picture drawing, and a pitchpipe for his first hour class.

To Miss Robichaud, a jar of diamond polish and a pair of dark glasses.

To Miss Lovejoy, a set of matched ''see you later alligator" luggage, for her vacations.

The individual members bequeath these, their most precious possessions, to the following worthies Sandra Broberg, the duals to Linda Stratton, an ol' hot-rodclar from 'way back!

Betsy Campbell, an old stepped-on Chatham scarf to anyone with a cold.

Ellie Davies, her address book, six boxes of stationery, and a book of stamps to Martha Allen, who also likes to get mail.

Joyce Ellsworth, one silver bracelet to Melissa Tyler . . . if Mliss can get it off Joyce's arm!

Sandra Farber, her daily dosage to Brenda Haslam, with hopes that her sunburn will improve.

Harriet Gilman, her popularity with the younger generation to anyone who likes chaldren (and don't we all).

Linda Griffith, one broken badminton racquet, and a pirate uniform to any eager young person.

Linda Holbert, her piercing wit and subtle nuances of meanings to JoAnne, for everyday use.

Barbie Josephs, an ordinary, extraordinary brown scarf (reason: owner receiving new eighteen-foot length) for Joy B. Sandra Locke, the penetrating stare and the query, "How 'bout a fifty dollar ad?" to next year's business editor.

Marcia Mattson, a red chair with ink stains to anyone who can match the decor.

Sally Poor, to next year's student council president . . . a tape recorder to catch the sound of those dropping pins in the library.

Nancy Rice, a used Chloe record, and a lifetime subscription to the "Morgan Horse" to Lorna May, a collector of miscellany.

Sally Sears, the best of her Hu-aaah's to Betsy Glass to be used during English class.

Caroline Sibley, one Detour sign to Jerye Ann with the reminder that there's a muddy road ahead.

Betty Stevens, the pocket guide to the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, to Sue Mussey.

LINDA GRIFFITH, lawyer pm tern

SENIORS — First Row, left to right: Sandra Locke, Barbara Josephs, Elizabeth Campbell.

Second Row, left to right: Eleanor Davies, Caroline Sibley, Joyce Ellsworth, Sally Poor.

Third Row, left to right: Sandra Broberg, Sara Sears, Linda Holbert, Sandra Farber. Fourth Row, left to right: Elizabeth Stevens, Nancy Rice, Harriet Gilman. Absent when picture was taken: Linda Griffith and Marcia Mattson.

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Having lost nearly everything else . . .

Accident. Prone again.

Most likely to climb Mt. Monadnock

Alpine Mountain Guide

Most likely to succeed

Dr. Locke, arch surgeon

Diva Tonsillectical

Summer replacement for Elsa Maxwell

19 The 1966 Olympic Team

Campbell, receiving Order of the Garter

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So it has been, and so it must be, And so it will always remain.

The seniors depart in a bright blaze of glory, Thus ending at Bancroft their reign.

We look ever onward, our thoughts to the future, Our eyes, looking backward, are blind.

There's no time for sentiment, no time for tears, To parting from thee, we're resigned.

Bancroft, protector, our friend, now our past, Forget thee? Never, we vow.

Fate summons, we answer, but as we depart Unhappiness shadows our brow.

When from your classrooms and halls we must go, In our hearts your spirit will dwell.

But although we may leave, we leave thee our love, And bid thee a warmest farewell.

LINDA R. HOLBERT, '56

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Then comes Wednesday, middle of the week, As proper French accents we vainly seek.

HERE /S A VERY SPECIAL PEEK AT THE JUNIOR CLASS'S TYPICAL WEEK.

When dissecting worms, we scream, shut our eyes; Cicero's translated with such puzzled sighs.

Monday one sees us walking to class

On Thursday our mothers we assail

With a drowsy look on each tired lass.

To see if the postman brought THE mail.

The weekend per usual was lots of fun,

That evening we study for some sort of test,

By midnight Sunday, homework was done.

And gab on the phone with our usual zest.

Finally on Tuesday our minds are alert, ''No more flunking quizzes!" we do assert.

Now it's Friday, our favorite day.

Thursday over, the weekend on its way.

We study "Thirty Days" to become erudite,

We rush out the door with books and gear,

And Math students ask, -Is this equation right?"

Unfortunately on Monday to reappear.

DOROTHY WHITNEY, '57

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First Row, left to right: Joanne Brown, Susan Mussey, Arlene Harrison, Dorothy Whitney, Zelda Jacobson, Brenda Haslam. Second Row, left to right: Jerye Ann Seder, Linda Stratton, Jo Anne Pierson, Louise Jennison, Mary Jeane Hodgkinson. Third Row, left to right: Martha Allen, Melissa Tyler, Virginia Lytle, Lorna May Clarkson, Betsy Glass.

Absent when picture was taken: Nancy Bicknell.

'•Ocl-viously"

"Okee-dokee!''

"Swear, swear'' 'May I ask a question?''

"Um•m-m-m!"

"Hi!" ''Pass the Kleenex."

MY FUNNY VALENTINE DON'T FENCE ME IN THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED IF YOU KNEW SUSIE THE GREAT PRETENDER

UNDECIDED LET'S GO STEADY IN HIS MERRY OLDSMOBILE THE BOYFRIEND (s) I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING HEART

guarding knitting "that.' sweater mothering her chicka-biddies smiling

hankering for

giggling twirling her pony tail sailing

writing letters changing her hair styles getting the family car ? ? ?

newness

quietness

eagerness

naiveness

attractiveness

cuteness

petiteness

sincerity

willingness

sophistication

vigor ! ? !

Louise

Joy

Linda

Sue

Martha

Arlene

Mary Jeane

Nancy

Junior Miss

Zel

Lorna May

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''l beg your pardon!"

-Hurry up!"

-Really ? ? 2..

Mr. Wyman

she lost her tennis racquet

December 9, 1955

she ate salami and pickles

4 o'clock in the morning

she directed the J. P.

May scholastic aptitude tests

-that" glove compartment

worms

homework

out-of-town swim meets

Salatubee

she was a member of the queen's court

she let her hair grow

her walk

"those'' difficult times

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tennis

she bought her night-shirt

she had to stop in Concord

she ran out of gas . . . where?

at North High

permanents

she had her Saturday evening guests

''Let's do something!'

AIN'T SHE SWEET

telephone conversations

happiness

Betsy

her hair

she got her braces

-Seriously, though"

BECAUSE OF YOU

skiing

frankness

Melissa

beat-up sweater

she went hunting for Christmas trees

"Uh — oh!"

NO—NOT MUCH

the Varsity Drag

vivacity

Brenda

English tests

''Oh, well!"

she went to U. Conn.

I'LL BE HOME

trips to the P. 0.

lovableness

Ginger

anyone who isn't happy

she received "that" telephone call any color but green

disorganization

she received a booby prize

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

BEWITCHED, BOTHERED & BEWILDERED BY

she went to Dartmouth Carnival

''Guess what!''

IF YOU LOVED ME

buying clothes

charm

Jerye Ann

''No, but ... but!'

blushing

devilishness

Jo

" It's up to you!"

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART SAINTS

making faux pas

THERE, I'VE SAID IT AGAIN

THIS IS MY SONG

BANDSTAND

DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY

sweetness

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

Dotsie

SINCERELY

JUNIOR

to get in ! ! !

to get her Ph.D,

to sell all the operetta tickets

to be a writer

to get settled

to see George Washington

to make her mother understand

to keep her Ohio accent

to be in the Icecapades

to be a nurse

to be a ''bachelor-ess''

to have a car of her own

to go to Smith

to get her MRS. degree

to understand—

to marry the man of her dreams

to bring Whitinsville closer to Worcester

to be the first Lady President

THAT'S MY DESIRE

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First Row, left to right: Susan Sperry, Deborah Gustafson, Mary Taylor, Celia McKee, Ann Tilton, Susan Dunlop, Cynthia Whittall. Second Row, left to right: Suzanne Zacher, Martha Coes, Judith Anderson, Mary Olrich, Fay Blakeslee, Gail Guptill, Carol Beach, Judith Jacobs. Third Row, left to right: Kathie Jewell, Elizabeth Richards, Deborah Hagberg, Deborah Philips, Marion Englund, Sandra Gustafson, Judith Russell. Absent when picture was taken: Helene Smith.

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The sophomore class of '56 Found they were in a terrible fix, For they had to read before exams, About Macbeth and his murdering hands.

There were three witches, a ghastly crew, Who tried to mix a horrible brew.

Along with the witches let's watch the class, As they contribute to this direful mass.

"Thrice the brinded cat hath mewed.

Thrice, and once the hedge pig whined.

Harpier cries; 'tis time, 'tis time.

Round about the cauldron go"— The Class of '56, you know Each bringing abilities To cast into this pot with ease.

The first to come is Martha Coes She throws in her Parisian nose.

Sue Dunlop is next in line Into the pot her charm divine.

Sandy and Marion contribute ideas Their originality wins our cheers.

"Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble."

Mary and Gail tried to decide Their fashion know-how we can't decide.

Molly joined this motley band She cast in her artistic hand.

The witches stirred the cauldron thrice Fay contributing her manner precise.

Judy Jacobs is next we see She casts in a piano key.

Cindy arrives just in time The witches ask for her poetic rhyme.

Riding is Debby P.'s ability When on a horse she displays stability.

Carol Beach is found to be bringing Her harmonic voice sweetly ringing.

Judy Anderson is next to advance She deposits her art of dance.

In looking up each person's skill We think of Sue Zacher and her good will.

Debby Hagberg brings forth directing To none of her plays we'll be objecting.

Knitting, knitting all the time For Celia McKee this is not a crime.

Sue Sperry quickly approaches, In basketball she is admired by coaches.

As the line of girls nears its end, A ski Judy R. decides to lend.

Drama is Kathy Jewell's line She knows the plays that are always fine.

Metal craft is Ann Tilton's delight Her silver bracelet was quite a sight.

For her clear thinking Lenie is noted All theorems in geometry she's perfectly quoted.

Dixie knew right away what to give About her French dialogue she's not sensitive.

Debby G. with her sparkling eyes Could certainly win a beauty prize.

When the line of girls finally ended, The witches about the future portended, That the girls in growing older and wise Would use these characteristics in guise.

CAROL BEACH and SUE DUNLOP, '58

cThe efofiltomore ass Judy J. just always is What I would call a Latin whiz.

While Debbie H. so debonair, For French she shows a mighty flair.

And Sandy G., what is her forte?

Why skiing, or just pick the sport!

Judy A. is known for sleeping While o'er her Mr. T. is peeping.

Sue Sperry with her fine new glasses Now knows everyone she passes.

In English Martha Coos must lag Because one time she said, They dog . .

For Marion E. this won't ever be Cuz she'll never, never get an Debbie Philips loves to ride All around the countryside.

Fun-loving is vice-president Molly Carefree and happy—always jolly.

Fay always studies very hard As a poet she's the Bard.

Class president is C. McKee A job that fits her to a Her nickname you can surely see Is "Red," as she is Carol B. Debbie G. so neat and trim Will always be able to get a "him."

Lenie Smith, our little girl, Bright ideas will oft unfurl.

Fresh rosy cheeks she has obtained; Of this Sue D. has not complained.

Mary 0.'s love of North Always will come shining forth.

Ann T. is a cheery gal; She daily lifts up one's morale.

When it comes to friendly Gail She makes you happy without fail.

Sue Z. is quiet in a class, But in the hall, my what a lass!

Dixie with her hair so bright Surely is a pretty sight.

Cindy likes to knit like mad For argyles are the latest fad.

Kathy wears a pony-tail; It's never tousled in a gale.

Judy R. is never snoozy On the court—just like Bob Cousy. * * * * Brains, beauty, and talent combined These, you'll agree, are hard to find.

Such is the Class of Fifty-eight All in all the girls are great.

FAY BLAKESLEE and MARY OLRICH, '58

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First Row, left to right: Millinda Morton, Caroline Josephs, Sally Canton, Judith Axelrod, Dorothy Hodgkinson, Arden Gustafson. Second Row, left to right: Carole Gordon, Joyce Butler, Helen Shipman, Caperton Washburn, Eugenia Rideout, Nancy Tarasov, Noreen Goodhue, Elizabeth Henderson, Constance Smith. Third Row, left to right: Cynthia Barrington, Susan Sydow, Mary Ann Mingolla, Caroline Herron, Judith Phillips, Judith Wilman, Lynda Clayton. Absent when picture was taken: Janet Brown.

The Year took place some time ago, The Scene, at Noah's Ark. The Freshman Class ascends the plank, Quite eager to embark.

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Adorned in Dartmouth green and white, Sally leads the way.

The day was Wednesday, the third of the week,

And as we reach the utmost step,

When we walked into Bancroft, afraid and meek.

Noah's there to say.

The month was September, the ninth of the year; We tried to believe we had nothing to fear.

"Each one of you can keep one thing, To remember the earth below."

And every Freshman gravely clings, To the prize she treasures so.

Our -big sisters- smiled and the headmaster spoke.

School had begun, it was no more a joke.

We started to study—we worked and we slaved, Marks soon would be given, we shivered and prayed.

First to enter are Genie and Cassie, Their pony-tails flopping behind.

When suddenly, there, in the midst of it all

They can't wait to get inside, And see what they can find.

The Sophomore girls gave us a call.

-Come,- they said, -Initiation is here, Listen to us closely and don't shed a tear.

Next to enter the portals wide, 'Cyn with her records galore.

Piled so high in a wagon of red, Pleads to open a "be-bop" store.

You may think it's hard, but you'll just have to learn, And remember that next year will be your turn To laugh at the Freshmen with all of your might,

Dottie brings a jeweled comb, That shines beneath the sun.

Caper along with silver skates,

So don't feel dejected with your sorry plight.''

Takes trophies she has won.

Now that it's over, we justly can say

Nancy clutching her "Teddy" bear, Enters, eyes a-gleam.

It was now December, vacation was near,

We certainly had fun on that riotous day.

We welcomed it in with a shout and a cheer.

Joyce our athlete brings a ball, For Noah's soccer team.

Christmas was joyous, full of presents and fun.

Penny brings us cakes galore,

Mid-years were coming, and each earnest lass

As well as tarts for all.

Connie takes her spacious car, In case the ark's too small.

Studied, and wondered if she'd ever pass.

Then came the New Year; and before we could run,

Exams were taken, the first we'd e'er had, We must admit they were hardly as bad

Linda C. on a horse so bold, Adds to the merry din.

She then begins to plead with Noah, To let her horse come in.

As we had expected, and when they were through We embarked for Waterville, a place strange and new.

The skating was wonderful; the nights, oh what glee!

If the ark becomes too full,

We returned to school with our minds feeling free.

Helen will have her lifeboat.

We Freshmen were wiser, and how we did work!

Janet and Judy to be safe,

You heard not a groan, you saw not a quirk.

Take tubes to keep afloat.

Arden arrives with a ski-suit of blue, Afraid it will be cold.

Betsy and Duch with their bathing suits come, On travelogues they are sold.

March rolled around, and to the teachers' chagrin Instead of to studies our thoughts turned to men.

The Spring Dance arrived and the gowns, silk and net, The evening was one which we ne'er will forget.

Mary Ann and Carol arrive, With a new-fangled tent that opens and shutc.

You can really say that the Freshman class, Has everything from "soup to nuts."

The months rambled on, we acquired new tools, We learned many things more important than rules.

Co-operation and sportsmanship now were our own, We could budget our time between study and 'phone.

The Judys both batten the hatches down, As Sue makes all "ship-shape."

The wind came a-roaring o'er thundering seas,

Well, here it is June and the year is all through, It's been full of adventure. I think so, don't you?

And the tiny ship sailed in its wake.

CAROLINE JOSEPHS, '59

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Judy at the age of two, Was playing soccer with her shoe.

David, at the age of three, Was shooting elastics accurately.

At four, young Lindsay had the knack, Of knowing Roget's front to back.

Nancy S., at the age of five, Was learning how to swim and dive.

At six, bright Val, smart for her size, All English workbooks began to revise.

Lois, at the age of seven, Was dating boys who were eleven.

At the age of eight, Jean D., Indeed was dancing superbly.

At the age of nine, Brent E., Access had to dad's bank key.

Peter, at the age of ten, Almost blew up his cabin.

At eleven, poetic Chris G., Essayed to write fine poetry.

Dick Piper, at the age of twelve, In math books had begun to delve.

At thirteen, Genie, with much fuss, Got up in time to make the bus.

At fourteen, witty Michael T., Perhaps will know his ABC. At fifteen, handsome Bobby B., Might soon be in a great movie.

At sixteen, Becky M. just might, Go to Egypt overnight.

At seventeen, Vivian E., Might write a book on Rufus P. Lucky Donnie at eighteen, Might win a golf match 'fore the queen.

At nineteen, Katrine by jimmy, Might find a rabbit in her chimney.

First Row, left to right: Nancy-Jo White, Susan Jewell, Dianne Hyde, Edith Miller, Carolyn Heald, Mrrtha Taylor. Second Row, left to right: Sarah Dewey, Sarah Philips, Susan Wright, Vida-Wynne Catmur, Harriet Davis. Third Row, left to right: Edwin Tiffany, Timothy LeVeen, Donald Hight, Carleton Knight, Robert Ladish.

8-W Vida at one, with her mother's consent, Began to acquire an English accent.

Martha, at two, with her bib on, Won her first equine blue ribbon.

Pretty Sue Wright, at the age of three, Was learning how to skate and ski.

Bobby Ladish, at the age of four, Was studying Mozart's symphonic score.

At five, Edith M., with her cradle still rocking, Wore her first goy argyle stocking.

At the age of six, Sal D. Had a paint box on her knee.

Timmy LeVeen, at the age of seven, Wished he lived in Hamburger heaven.

At eight, Caro!yn was on the court, Everyone said, "What a wonderful sport."

Skippy Knight, when he was nine, Thought a chemist's life was fine.

Sandy, at ten, was a pudgy boy, Now his height fills him with joy.

Eddy T., at the age of eleven, Thought he'd soon be six foot seven.

Harriet Davis, at the age of twelve, In the Greek language began to delve.

At the age of thir:een, Sally P., Made all her classmates shout wi.h glee.

At fourteen, Dianne's golden curls, Will still be the envy of all the girls.

Nancy Jo, at the age of fifteen, Might be a na:ional beauty queen.

At sixteen, Lil will win her man, Attracting him with her Florida tan.

At seventeen, our Jewell, Sue, Will put her hex on every Blue.

First Row, left to right: Lois Jacobson, Katrine Tyler, Nancy Steele, Vivian Endicott, Mary Edgenie Higgins, Judith Sawyer. Second Row, left to right: Natalie Smith, Lindsay Knowlton, Christina Gummere, Jean DeWitt, Rebecca Morgan, Virginia Pierpont. Third Row, left to right: David Richards, Robert Hess, Robert Bicknell, Richard Piper, Brent Erickson, Peter Taylor, Michael Terry.

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SEPTEMBER 13th — Once again the annual Cake and Cookie party begins the school year in an atmosphere of friendliness and gaiety. Each girl is given a copy of Stardust which not only informs us of the latest news, but also of the fall fashions.

We find three new names on the faculty list: Mrs. DeWitt, Miss Lenentine, and Mrs. Andrews.

14th — Amid the excitement of the first day of school, the welcoming astraditional sembly is held in the audiEdward torium. Reverend Grey, Minister of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, speaks to us on the topic of "Don't Let the Little Things Get You Down."

15th — Miss Lovejoy is a bit surprised as only a few girls seem to be indulging in their usual recess snack. Could it be that Miss Pike has just weighed us?

19th — The Seniors give talks in front of Study Hall so as to acquaint all of us with the different committees and their functions.

25th — Nine new madrigals are chosen. They are Sandy Gustafson, Joyce Ellsworth, JoAnne Pierson, Debby Philips, Sue Sperry, Sally Canton, Dorothy Hodgkinson, Ellie Davies and Caroline Sibley.

29th — Debby Gustafson, a wellknown authority on sports, is asking Pikey, overheard "Who else besides the Dodgers and New York is playing in the World Series?" Well, Pikey, what was your answer?

OCTOBER 3rd — Our last summer memories quickly fade into the background as we slip into the daily routine and wear our Bancroft suits for the first time.

4th — Sandra Locke and Sally Poor, our elected representatives, get a first-hand view of the workings of our city during Student Government Day. 5th — Zelda Jacobson displays her aggressive team spirit on the field by beating up her soccer opponent.

7th — Today the Freshmen officially become members of the Upper School (that is, according to the Sophomores). Donning riotous costumes, they put on an amusing skit at morning assembly during Freshman initiation.

10th — The Upper School expresses its sympathy as we learn that our French teacher, Mrs. Andrews, will no longer be able to teach us because of illness.

11th — The Bancroft School Morning Lecture Series commences with an intriguing speech by Walter Thompson, who was Sir Winston Churchill's bodyguard for eighteen years. He gives us an informative peek into Mr. Churchill's character, mixing humor with realism.

12th — We are all indebted to Christopher Columbus for our first holiday from school.

13th — The girls are delighted when they hear that a MALE teacher has joined the faculty as the new French instructor.

He has just returned from Paris, where he received his Docteur de Lettres at the Sorbonne.

18th — for anyone who is curious as to how the Biology Class spends its time during Lab., here is the latest achievement, the Bio Marching Song: Row, Row, Robichaud Fibrovascular Bundles.

Cytoplasm, Protoplasm, Fibrovascular Bundles.

Translation, anyone?

19th — Martha Allen wanted to get her English book because she took her French book to History.

20th — It seems that Bancroft made a faux pas as she sent seven girls to the Beaver Day Conference only to find that the event had been cancelled.

21st — A gloomy day; we receive our first report cards.

Cheer up, gals, remember you still have twenty-four more weeks to pull up those marks.

25th — The eighth grade entertains us with a delightful musical fantasy, "The Wizard of Oz/' 26th — Everyone is enthusiastic as the leads for the forthcoming Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance," are announced.

27th — Martha Coes is overheard to say in English Class, "The initials said D. I. G. so they dag."

NOVEMBER 1st — The class with interesting about the

Seniors find their Mr. Willard most as they learn all night life of Paris.

3rd — Male leads for the operetta from Worcester Academy have been chosen.

4th — Miss Pike had to urge the girls to be fully clothed for gym this morning. Really now . . .

8th — A Morning Lecture Series with Russ Burgess and his trained African Lovebirds.

9th — Mr. Tiffany: The land we have bought for the new school is posted on the back board."

17th — Upper School Blue-Grey Soccer game is played. The final score is 0-0. Each team will receive one ribbon.

19th — The Blue Moon Fair is held under the able direction of Miss Pike, who introduces many new ideas for the occasion.

20th — Miss Pike astounds us with the announcement that we made over one thousand dollars on the Fair. The next problem—what to do with all the money?

22nd — We, Seniors, undertake to change the decor of "our room by buying material for drapes.

23rd — School closes for Thanksgiving after the Class Six presentation of the "Rights of Man." The rafters creak as we rush for the doors.

28th — We return to school relaxed, rested, and rejuvenated —that is, everyone except Mr. Wyman, who is caught yawning during morning exercises.

29th — Mr. Willard received his driver's license today . . .

DECEMBER 1st — Our congratulations go to Caroline Sibley who has been chosen as "Mary" in the Pageant.

5th — JoAnne receives a phone call at School from Harvard; her indecision about accepting keeps the school in anxious suspense.

6th — We are all relieved. JoAnne accepts .. .

9th — The Juniors present "Off Bounds," a humorous take-off on college life. Brenda Haslam, as Edna, the night club dancer, makes a tremendous hit.

12th — Mrs. Peckham returns from a teachers' convention in New York to inform us that the colleges are thinking of making the entrance examinations more difficult. The Seniors shrink into their seats.

13th — If Mr. Wyman ever decides to give up teaching, the Seniors have found a new vocation for him .. . hanging curtains in the Senior room.

15th — Nancy Rice, as Santa Claus, gives us a cheery vacation send-off at our Christmas Party.

The pageant, centered about the Spirit of Christmas, is exceptionally effective as each girl carries a candle.

16th — We hop a little, bop a little, and rock a little, at Bancrofi's first Holiday Dance.

Mr. Wyman, who M.C.'s the affair, puts on a hilarious skit about the latest fashions, especially those at Bancroft.

18th — Miss Lightman becomes Mrs. Stanley Berman and enjoys a glorious honeymoon in Florida.

JANUARY 3rd — School re-opens.

4th — Mr. Tiffany announces that the Blue Moon Board has just given him one thousand dollars toward the new school. Everyone is a bit overwhelmed, especially the Board and Mrs. Peckham.

(The generous benefactors were really the Blue Moon Fair Committee, and the amount in question was one hundred dollars.)

5th — Cassie Josephs to Zelda Jacobson, who is holding a pencil-written composition: "Don't you have to write your compositions in English?"

10th — Mrs. Ruth Ley describes and shows us several candid shots of the "Nantucket Folk" and their ancestors.

14th — The S.C. takes its first C.E.E.B., the S.A.T., at W.A. Afterwards we gather at Mrs. Peckham's, where we fill up on coffee and cake and calm our shattered nerves.

16th — Sue Sydow: "My book is 'Beyond Endurance.'"

Mrs. Berman: "Oh come, it can't be that bad."

24th — Miss Lenentine: "The British made a hasty with— treat."

25th — An exam a day Keeps us from getting an A. We are all convinced of this as we take our first Mid-year Exam.

27th — Exams finished, fortyfour girls and three chaperones embark for Waterville.

Among the many attractions at the lodge are skiing, skat ing, tobogganing, and Butter Boy. 30th — We welcome two new girls into the Upper School.

They are Janet Brown, a Freshman, and Louise Jennison, a Junior.

31st — Class Seven presents its enieriaining version of "Escape to the Circus." (We only wish we could . . .)

FEBRUARY 2nd — Things are really popping in physics as those mad scientists, Linda Griffith and Harriet Gilman, blow up the Lab.

The teachers take over the Quaint Statement Department. Here are a few examples: 6th — Mrs. Soares: "There will be no Hartford Festival rehearsals if there are six feet of snow."

7th — Miss Robichaud: "Remember, girls, only a few more days until Valentine's Day. Now's the time to send worms to your boy friends."

8th — Mr. Wyman (to his physics class): "A waltz is fluid, but rock and roll is solid." *

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13th — After twenty hours of instruction, six classroom hours of driver training, six hours of driver observation, and after having just received her driver's license, Linda Holbert pulled out of a parking space and left part of her car doors behind.

14th — David Campbell, director of the League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts, showed us some interesting slides of pottery and ceramics.

16th — A hectic week . . . all are exhausted from those late operetta rehearsals. Mr. Tiffany even catches Judy Anderson asleep on the job.

17th — Two important events take place today; the operetta and the closing of school for vacation. Both are highly acclaimed by young and old (students, that is).

27th — School re-opens.

28th — School re-closes—thanks to a blizzard.

29th — Sandra Farber: "When McKinley was running for the presidency, why did he stay at home and receive guests on his front porch?"

Miss Lenentine: "He was a homey man."

Betsy Glass: "But Lincoln was homely, and he wasn't afraid to show his face in public."

MARCH 3rd — We wear sunglasses to Bio. as Miss Robichaud becomes engaged.

6th — We learn all about Elizabeth I in Class Five's play, "Good Queen Bess."

7th — Brenda Haslam (after an English exam): "Teachers are always playing games with us, and I just flunked a game."

8th — Glee Club concert with Deerfield Academy is cancelled due to snowdrifts.

10th — A basketball game between Lincoln and Bancroft is played. We are victorious, 28-25.

13th — Five players from the Boston Lyric Theatre present some colorful excerpts from Rogers and Hammerstein's Carousel. As an added attraction, they perform a lively Irish number in honor of St. Patrick's Day. 15th — With the score tied, Bancroft manages to break ahead of House in the Pines in the last few seconds to coin our second basketball victory of the season, 29-28.

17th — Neither rain, snow, hail or sleet ... could prevent the Seniors from taking the College Achievement tests at W. A. Afterwards we gathered at Mr. Willard's pour un petit dejeuner.

19th and 20th — it appears that the weatherman has taken a special liking to us, as school is cancelled for two days.

Another blizzard . . .

21st — Mr. Willard (in explaining an announcement about the Spring Formal): "In other words, if the boy can't read or write, he can't go to the dance."

23rd — Class Workshop Plays are postponed until the 30th.

The Seniors heave a sigh of relief.

27th — The Fourth Grade presents "The Fall of Troy," complete with a wooden horse.

The Greys win the basketball game to make the score six ribbons for the Blues, ten ribbons for the Greys.

30th — Another vacation, but before we embark for places unknown, each class presents a play in the Workshop competition. The Class of '57 wins for the second year in a row.

31st — Amidst a background of an ocean cruise, the annual Spring Dance was held from eight to twelve o'clock. Congratulations go to the social committee for a most enjoyable and successful affair.

April 1st — Pikey and eight Seniors, drowsy-eyed from the dance, leave Worcester at one A.M. for seven glorious days in Bermuda . . . My, but we envy you.

9th — We add another day to our vacation as ten inches of snow prevent our return to School.

10th — The badminton tournament commences. There is such a huge turnout, we play in pairs.

13th — The Glee Club travels to Marion, Mass., for a most successful concert with Tabor Academy.

14th — An inter-school rehearsal is held at Hartford for those warblers taking part in the Spring Festival.

16th — Another concert ... this time with Deerfield Academy.

Everyone does an excellent job, especially after Mr. Tiffany gives us those Helpful Hints.

19th — We show our allegiance to our country by taking a day off for Patriot's Day. Those Bermudians take advantage of the opportunity by traveling to the Cape to reinforce their tans.

29th — The Spring Choral Festival is held at Hartford, Conn.

19th — The Juniors get their first taste of college as they take the practice College Entrance Examination Boards.

24th and 25th — G. MartinezSievra's, "The Cradle Song," is performed by our talented thespians. It is a most successful Spring Play.

MAY

30th — Memorial Day, but no holiday for us as we busily delve into our studies to prepare for Finals.

1st — All cast away their uniforms for another year. Some of the Seniors' are in such bad condition, they just seem to fall off.

JUNE

8th — Built around the theme of Spring, the Music Assembly is held in the Auditorium for the parents and guests.

17th — The Blue Moon Board enjoys their annual banquet at the Old Mill, Westminster.

1st to 5th — Our Last Tests Of the Year, Finals!

6th — Laughter and gaiety pervade the atmosphere of the Glee Club-Dramatic Club picnic. The location of the affair is held a secret until the last moment.

7th — Athletic and scholastic awards are given to many deserving pupils. We loudly applaud the recipients.

8th — The Seniors take a last look at Bancroft and depart from Graduation with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow.

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1120 PLEASANT STREET

KESSELI & MORSE CO. Builder's and Mason's Supplies

242 CANTERBURY STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

FUR STORAGE DRY CLEAN — CALL AND DELIVERY SERVICE

Strand's Ski Shop

HIGHLAND TAILORING CO.

Owned by STRAND MIKKELSEN former National Ski Champion

Cleansers and Furriers

Ski Instructor at

179 HIGHLAND STREET WORCESTER 2. MASSACHUSETTS

STONELEIGH PROSPECT HILL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

New Garments Made To Order

from 1931 to 1951

Trade for Expertly Fitted Ski Equipment HEAD - NORTHLAND - A & T SKIS from a beginner to the expert SALE OF NEW AND USED SKIS AND BOOTS

PLEASANT AUTO SCHOOL

Most Complete Ski Shop in Worcester

HYDRAMATIC and STANDARD CARS

DIAL PL 2-0381 93 West Boylston Street Opposite Gold Star Boulevard

3 TRUMBULL ST. (at Salem Sq.) School and Instructors Licensed by Registry of Motor Vehicles

(Turn left at Sawyer's) OPEN

WILLIAM H TRAINOR, Mgr.

10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

"Pleasant Drivers Are Better Drivers"

CLAFLIN SUMNER CO. COAL - OIL - COKE GENERAL MOTORS - DELCO OIL BURNERS

60

MECHANIC

WORCESTER,

STREET

MASSACHUSETTS

Dial PL 4-5331

-The Wedding Gift Store of Worcester"

Chapin & O'Brien ESTABLISHED 1857

JEWELERS 336

MAIN

STREET

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Warren P. Tyler and PAUL G. W. ANDERSON, JR. Associate

Howard Johnson's Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Cocktail Lounge

Specialists in EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Private Dining Room . . .

Accommodating Fifty People

— Open Daily 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Including PENSION and PROFIT SHARING TRUSTS

627 Slater Building

ROUTES 12 and 110 WEST BOYLSTON

Owned and Operated by FRANK and CLAIRE POOR

Worcester, Massachusetts

HARRINGTON RUG CO. 806 MAIN STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

RUGS - CARPETS - LINOLEUM LINOLEUM CONTRACTORS - CARPET SPECIALISTS

— M. J. Whitten, Agent —

DIAL PL 3-9881

C. Arthur Marsh & Co.

EDEN SEA GRILL and GARDENS 38 FRANKLIN STREET

Banquet Facilities for Large and Small ACCOMMODATION FOR 300

"Unexcelled Insurance

Choice of .

STEER STEAKS - FRESH KILLED CHICKENS

Service for 3 Generations"

FRESH

FISH

DAILY

Compliments of

29 Pearl Street

OLSON MFG. CO.

Worcester 8, Massachusetts Telephone PL 5-3139

100 PRESCOTT STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

ARTER GRINDING MACHINE CO. 15 SAGAMORE ROAD WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

RALPH WHITE SKI SHOP 62 MAIN STREET MORNINGDALE

J. B. Lowell, Inc.

Kinsley & Adams Channing S. Smith

Kenneth P. Higgins

Registered Reresentatives Percy E. Woodward William S. Nicholson W. Robert Ballard

Carrol W. Bailey James B. Kenary, Jr. Roger H. Whitcomb

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

173 Grove Street

5 Norwich Street

Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts Telephone PL 2-7511

HALE DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS ALBERT F. HALE, Reg. Pharm

SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

BOYS' SHOP Street Floor

and

WORCESTER AWNING CO.

GIRLS' SHOP Third Floor

456 PARK AVENUE WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Where You'll Find Your Favorite Nationally Advertised Labels

Compliments of

CHICAGO DRESSED BEEF CO. INC. Processors of

DARLING'S DELICIOUS BEEF STEAKS

256

FRANKLIN

STREET

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

PERKINS and BUTLER Compliments of

LUNDQUIST TOOL St MFG, CO., INC.

Gifts - Greeting Cards Party Wear 16 FEDERAL STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS

Compliments of

57 Jackson Street

GEORGE SESSIONS SONS COMPANY

Worcester, Massachusetts 71 PLEASANT STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

HENRY'S •

MAGAZINES - GREETING CARDS SODA FOUNTAIN - LUNCHEONETTE

•

182 Front Street Worcester, Massachusetts

C. K. SMITH & CO., Inc. COAL - OIL - COKE General Electric Oil Furnaces

OFFICE: 390 MAIN STREET

WORCESTER, MASS.

Telephone PL 3-1425

Mary, Mary, wise and wary, Bought her milk from HilIcrest Dairy.

Found it flavor-rich and pure And years later said, I'm sure, "All my boys and girls are strong, 'Cause ev'ry day their whole life long,

James F. Leland says: Learn to drive safely and confidently via the . . .

LELAND METHOD

Hilicrest milk was in their diet!

Believe you me . . . you ought to try it!"

• BE WISE LIKE MARY BECOME A SATISFIED HILLCREST CUSTOMER

MAGAY & BARRON Opticians 368 MAIN STREET and LINCOLN PLAZA

J

L. F. HARRIS, INC. A Quarter of a Century Your CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Dealer

C+-9

248 Park Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts

Nationally Famous One of the oldest restaurants in New England

/rave/ service

ESTABLISHED 1858

PUTNAM & THURSTON'S RESTAURANT 19-27 MECHANIC ST.

WORCESTER

Hotel Bancroft

MC.

Worcester 1, Mass

Specialists in Group and Individual Travel Regular Tours for Students and Adults STUDENT SHOESTRING SUMMER TOUR

ADULT

Compliments of

EUROPE IN THE SPRING SUMMER FESTIVALS OF EUROPE AUTUMN ON THE RIVIERA WINTER IN SOUTH AMERICA

THE ALAN CORP. E. THAYER FOGG, Director 290 WEST BOYLSTON STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Associates: HENRY A. SWAYZE ALEX E. HOLDEN

We Soak the Clothes — Not the Customer —

for

MUIR tS

FASTER

QUALITY DRY CLEANING

BETTER

Only Drive-In Service in Worcester

READING

205

CHANDLER STREET

enroll at the

Worcester Reading Institute

THE ORCHARD HILL DAIRY BAR NEWLY REMODELED and REDECORATED

900 Main Street Worcester 10, Massachusetts Telephone PL 3-2135

Always the most delicious ice cream and served with utmost courtesy

sandwiches

20 PARK AVENUE

Compliments of THE CLASS OF '58

WORCESTER

HIGHLANDER BATHGATE FOUNDRY

DINER

NORTH GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS

118 Highland Street Worcester, Massachusetts Dial PL 3-9611

-Put Your Head in our Hands"

ROBERT TRINDER'S HAIRDRESSING SALON -- Open Until 2 A.M.

276 BOSTON TURNPIKE SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone PL 4-9304

Compliments of

WASHBURN-GARFIELD CO. 169-171 COMMERCIAL STREET WORCESTER 8, MASSACHUSETTS

J. BAKER, INC. NATIONALLY ADVERTISED FAMOUS NAME SHOES FOR

THE ENTIRE FAMILY

AT SAVINGS TO 500/

OR MORE

J. Baker Factory Shoe Outlet 60 Foster St. — Worcester, Mass.

Store Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. — 9 to 9 Tues., Thurs., Sat. — 9 to 6

J. Baker Factory Shoe Outlet 200 Boston Turnpike — Shrewsbury, Mass.

Open Monday thru Saturday 9 to 9

SAVE and HAVE

Whitinsville Savings Bank Compliments of A Friend

Memorial Square Whitinsville, Massachusetts

THEO'S LUNCHEONETTE SODA FOUNTAIN SANDWICH SHOP 151 HIGHLAND ST.

04411'1'444

WORCESTER

Worcester's Shopping Center SMITH & FYFE, INC. ICE CREAM

310 GROVE STREET WORCESTER. MASSACHUSETTS

famous for fashion and quality

JENSEN'S WAYSIDE DAIRY "Just A Little Bit Better Dairy Products" • • •

745 MAIN STREET SHREWSBURY MASSACHUSETTS

NA RCUS

FRANK MILLS, Mgr

INSURANCE Since 1843

BROS.

STATIONERY and OFFICE SUPPLIES

24 PLEASANT ST.

Greene 81 Bates

390 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

WORCESTER

Worcester Arena ICE SKATING

TUCKER & RICE. INC.

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE FIGURE SKATING CLUB JUNIOR FIGURE SKATING CLUB

Plumbing and Heating

Especially for Bancroft Students

11 GARDEN STREET

EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Private Lessons by Appointment ICE MAY BE RENTED FOR SKATING PARTIES

With Best Wishes for Success to the Class of '56

GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY MAIN OFFICE

MAIN ST. at ELM DRIVE-IN BRANCHES

Commercial St. at Central Park Avenue at Webster Square LARZ J. ANDERSON, Mgr.

Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

2$acad.'

Compliments of

VERA

GREEN

HICKORY

HOUSE

Where Good Food Prevails LUNCHEON AND DINNER PRIVATE BANQUET FACILITIES FOR

Distinctive Career Fashions

10-175 PERSONS

371 MAIN STREET

Open Daily — 11 A.M. till 12 Midnight For Reservations — Dial PL 2-0471

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

TELEPHONE PL 7-1845

W. H. ROBINSON CO.

AMY

Sheet Metal Fabricators

AIR CONDITIONED

BRENNER

HAIR STYLIST

278 GROVE STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

2 FOSTER STREET

WORCESTER

ROOM 212

CONTRACT RETAIL

RUGS CARPETS

SHREWSBURY RUG & CARPET CO., INC. 226 BOSTON TURNPIKE SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS FRANK VALE, Mgr.

Compliments

Tel. PL 2-3551

of A Friend BILLING MARINE, INC. Chris-Craft Boats Johnson Motors 2 LAKE AVENUE 135 NO. QUINSIGAMOND AVENUE WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

MARK, Inc.

Morgan Construction Company

Ivy League Clothing 330 MAIN STREET (At the Central Building)

ENGINEERS and MANUFACTURERS STUART'S DINER

15 Belmont Street

- Where good food is not just an expression"

Worcester, Massachusetts 317 WEST BOLYSTON STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

BLACK & WHITE BEAUTY SALON

Kingsbury Heel 27A ELM STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Compliments of

CANADA DRY BOTTLING 335 MAPLE AVENUE SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

Co., Inc.

133 Main Street Spencer, Massachusetts

_

GEORGE A. FLAGG CO., Inc.

LINCOLN PHARMACY

Worcester's Window Specialists Worcester's Oldest

18 BURNCOAT STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Prescription Store

Manufacturers of Washable Window Shades - Window Screens and Doors - Coolmor Porch Shades Venetian Blinds - Awnings

56 FRONT STREET 243 LINCOLN STREET

DIAL PL 4-4835 or PL 4-9436

"Everything in Travel" Compliments of

McEVOY TRAVEL BUREAU WILLIAM HOLBERT CO. NINE ELM STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS PHONE PL 6-4692

GOLDSTEIN, SWANK and GORDON COMPANY

GOODHUE'S BAKERY

JEWELERS 143 HIGHLAND STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 5 NORWICH STREET

WORCESTER

-

COOPER'S FLOWERS Courtesy - Quality Service

133 HIGHLAND STREET

WORCESTER

TELEPHONE PL 5-4351

TALMAN, JOHNSON & BENJAMIN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. GENERAL INSURANCE

MATTSON'S

DOROTHY COX SHOP

Furniture - Gifts - Rugs

12 Norwich Street Worcester, Massachusetts 1134 Main Street Holden, Massachusetts

Compliments of

The Stockholm Restaurant

Ken Jones, Inc. TIRES

WORCESTER AIRPORT

Famous for its .46.

SMORGASBORD CONTINENTAL KITCHEN — OPEN DAILY —

73 Chandler Street Worcester, Massachusetts

Luncheon — 12-3 P.M.

Dial PL 5-5255

Dinner — 5-10 P.M.

ESTABLISHED 1874

INCORPORATED 1899

Compliments of

FAUGHNAN HATS

J. W. Bishop Co.

12 NORWICH STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Best Wishes from

Charles' 109 Foster Street

RESTAURANT

Worcester, Massachusetts Specializing in Sea Foods

MacDONALD'S "NEW" SERVICE STATION

Waterville Inn Corner PARK AVE. and RUSSELL ST.

WATERVILLE VALLEY WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE PL 2-9954

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Summer and Winter SHREWSBURY, MASS. 237 MAIN ST. TELEPHONE VI 2-2881

THE LUNDGREN & JONAITIS DAIRY FARMS, INC. One of New England's Most Modern Plants

CUL S More of the nicest girls wear our formals.

-Wallpapers of Distinction United - Beige - Walltex - Sanitas Varlan - Guild - Nancy Warren Schumacher - Lloyds - Watson Foster Katzenbach and Warren

WORCESTER MODENE PAINT STORE, Inc. Compliments

10 CHANDLER ST.

WORCESTER

TELEPHONE PL 6-4377

of

A Friend

ARTIST CENTRE 126 MAIN STREET

ARTS and CRAFTS SUPPLIES

"WHERE COOKING IS AN ART . . .

LUNDBORG'S

AND EATING IS A PLEASURE"

G. VERNON BROBERG, Prop.

MAJOR'S Jewelers - Silversmiths Spaghetti - Steaks - Chicken Lobster - Chops

China 310 MAIN ST.

TEL. TW 5-9831

LEICESTER, MASS.

WORCESTER

COMPLIMENTS

OF

THE CLASS OF '59

THE riSteogS PRESS, INC.

PRINTERS

OF "BLUE

MOON" SINCE

FORTY-SEVEN

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