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LEAVES OF THE ELM
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS
THE DEDICATION
Twenty-seven years ago the Northampton Preparatory School was founded by Miss Whitaker and Miss Bement on the principles of hard work and integrity. The faculty numbered eght, the students twenty. Today there are twenty-one faculty members and sixty-seven students. Although the number of teachers and students has increased, the quality of the school is still the same. Miss Whitaker and Miss Bement, because of unusual perseverance in upholding the school principles even at times when they were wont to wonder-what was the use, have created a school whose integrity is respected by every college.
Today the school is no longer owned by Miss Whitaker and Miss Bement but by a board of trustees. The significance of this is that the school will not end when Miss Whitaker and Miss Bement retire but will continue its fine work of preparing girls for life.
Therefore, we the class of 1951 dedicate this yearbook to "Thou who hast reared and taught us'', The Northampton School for Girls.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1 9 51
Dear Girls,
You are the twenty-seventh class to graduate from this spot, or in case of rain, from the Unitarian Church, but you are the first class to graduate from the newly chartered Northampton School for Girls. As you know, until this year we have been a privately' owned school. Now we are an Educational Foundation dedicated to the "promotion of education and the building of character." The new Charter means, too, that the school will continue after we have retired to that house in Florida. We hope that will not be for a long time.
As the "first" class you have been an exceedingly satisfactory class; friendly, diligent and cooperative. The succeeding classes will have to work hard to equal you. Our good wishes go with you wherever you may be.
Come and see us and let us know when you have a new job, get engaged or married, or have a new baby. These items keep the Alumnae News alive and keep us in touch with you.
Affectionately,
• The Principals
WITH MANY THANKS TO
Lucy is the guiding spirit of Scott Hall. Early in the morning you can hear the swoosh of her broom and the clatter of the wastepaper baskets, and you know that Lucy is hard at work upstairs. She has tried all year to keep the library and the day girls in hand, but her bright eyes, that crinkle merrily at the corners, betrays her stern expression. We can do nothing but howl with glee when the library door opens slowly and Lucy gives us that "you girls better get down to work" look and informs us that Mrs. Balise is stalking down the corridor. Lucy is so patient and long-suffering; we all appreciate her wonderful kindness. As Lucy is one of the most beloved people at "Hamp", we thought it was time we told her so.
Tonet is always swamped with the girls' problems and is ,in constant demand. "Tonet can you fix my extension cord; it just won't work", is the cry of many a Hamp girl. Tonet always sighs patiently and fixes whatever is wrong. Tonet also builds all the sets for our plays and is a really gifted carpenter and lighting expert. His priceless humor and his playful disgust at the girls' antics have won Tonet all our hearts. We all want to thank Tonet for his invaluable assistance and for the large part he plays in making the school run smoothly.
Back Row: Miss Dean, Miss MacBride, Miss Wallis, Miss Logan, Miss Baer, Miss
Bidwell, Mrs. Balise, Miss Lang.
Front Row: Miss Dunham, Mrs. Pearce, Miss Franklin, Mrs. Judd, Miss Morris, Miss Landry.
JUST IMAGINE:
Miss Baer looking sloppy.
Mrs. Balise without her ever-present newspaper.
Miss Bement singing her Japanese song at John M.Greene.
Miss Bidwell not humming.
Miss Dean without her hydras, parameciums, and "dear-hearts".
Miss Dunham without her little hats.
Miss Franklin six feet tall.
Mrs. Judd without an "aesthetic sense".
Mrs. Kelly without her little pink pills.
Miss Landry without her tan.
Miss Lang really knowing how to drive.
Miss Logan without her friends in "Woostah".
Miss Mac going to breakfast.
Miss Morris not saying: "It will be interesting to see.
Mrs.Pearce forgetting her days as a girl scout executive.
Miss Pyle not wearing her purple dress and feathered hat.
Mrs.Teller without a few Williston dates up her sleeve.
Miss Wallis without Hathaway to look after.
Miss Whitaker when she finds the girls are on time for dinner.
Mow riggers never go on being sad'' explained Rabbit — they get over it with amazing rapidity."
ANN LOUISE BATCHELOR "Annie," "Batch" 999 Atlantic Avenue Monica, Penn.
Entered '48 Green Team Music Club 2, 3,4. Riding Club 2, 3. Art Club 4. Spanish Club 3, 4. Current Events Club 4. Dramatic Club 4. "Her Majesty The King" 2. "First Lady" (backstage) 4. junior Class President 2. Secretary-Treasurer of The Christian Association 4. Glee Club Librarian 4. Mummer 2. May Day Pageant 2. Baccalaureate Choir 2. Double Sextette 4. Waite 4.
House President of Lee 3. Commencement Usher 3. Operetta 4.
Pretty, blond, sweet Annie Batchelor is a good friend of everyone. That is why her room is usually crowded with people. She has that certain something that puts people at their ease. Annie is quick to catch the humor in things, and when she does, her eyes wrinkle up and her cute laugh comes out spontaneously. She's happrgo-lucky, yet she is conscientious when there is anything to be done. Anne has an obsession for coffee, hot dogs, and dates (food, i.e.), but she detests hampsters, turtles, and dieting. Wherever Annie goes, she will be rememberd as a wonderful gal.
Pet peeve: Diets
Says: "I'm SO fat!"
Usually found: Circulating through second floor.
JOHANNAH E. BEURMANN "Jo"
1120 West Michigan Avenue
East Lansing, Michigan
Entered '50 White Team
Spanish Club Secretary-Treasurer 4. Current Events Club 4. Soccer Team 4. Double Sextette 4.
"Pooh scratched his head, being a little puzzled by all this.
Whenever you visit third floor, you can't help staying a few extra minutes to talk to Jo. Jo is cute and petite, and has the easy going friendliness that makes people like her right away. It's easy to tell where Jo's interests lie by that huge ring she wears, the phone calls from Manlius, her talk of her family in Lansing, and Thos, the teddy bear on her bed. When a good lindy takes the place of a mad Charleston on the victrola, Jo steps in with her very special style of jitterbug that she and her brother have worked up. Jo's usually in on everything, and she never fails to add a puzzled note to a discussion with a question about what actually is going on Hamp will have a hard time replacing Jo's friendliness and quiet humor next year.
Pet peeve: Diets
Says: Will someone tell me what's going on?"
Usually found: Taking a shower.
JANE HANSON BIRD "Janie"
20 Round Hill Road Northampton, Mass.
Entered '48. White Team
French Club 2; Vice President 3. Current Events Club 3,4. Art Club 4. Art Club 4. Scribblers 4. Dramatic Club "Stolen Prince"(Backstage) 3. "First Lady"(Backstage) "Our Town"4. "Letters To Lucerne"(Backstage) 4. Vice President of Junior Class 2. House President 4. Pageant 2. Waite 4. Operetta 4. Yearbook Photography Editor 4. Social Committee 4. Soccer Team 4. Basketball Team
"Looking very calm, very dignified, came Eeyore from beneath the bridge."
Janie's a versatile lass. When kids are heard singing around a piano you just know that Jane's giving her "all" behind those eighty eight keys! As house president she has a lot of good ideas. Everyone respects Jane's scholastic ability; some think that her middle name should be Latin! In sports, she plays a wicked game of soccer and basket, ball; just ask her to show you her "battle scars". Dartmouth can't be left out of her list of interests! That's always appearing in her conversations. The nicest thing about Janie is that you can never really list her talents as new ones keep popping up! We know that she'll be a success wherever she goes.
Pet peeve: Male ego. Says: "Obviously"
Usualy found: Writing to Don.
RUTH ELIZABETH BYRNES
154 Dartmouth Street Holyoke, Mass.
Entered '49. White Team
President of Christian Association 4. Chairman of Social Committee 4. Spanish Club 4. Soccer Team 4.
Whet shall we do about poor little Tigger? If he never eats bigger. But whatever his weight in pounds, shillings, and ounces, He always seems bigger because of his bounces.' nothing he'll never get
With a quick step and that unmistakable laugh, Betsy bounds into the room saying: "you know what?" She has an inexhaustable supply of energy and is usually running around looking for fun and being fun. Her moods are changeable; you never know what she is going to do next. Betsy is always sincere and understanding. She has proved her ability as President of The Christian Association and social committee chairman. The Chamber of Commerce on the Cape should commission her for her convincing sales talks! Petite, well-dressed, Betsy has been a sparkplug in the life at Hamp.
Pet peeve: Quiet
Says: ''Hey kids, tonight were going to !"
Usually found: Running around.
CLARE DOVERSPIKE CONOVER "Clare"
Clapboard Hill
Guilford 587, Conn.
Entered '47
White Team Captain 1, 4.
Dramatic Club 3, Secretary•Treasurer 4. "One Act Plays" (backstage) 1, 2, 3.
"The Stolen Prince" 3. "Letters to Lucerne" 4.
Currents Events Club 3, 4. Art Club 4. Pegasus 3, 4.
May Day Pageant 2, 3.
Mummer 1, 2.
Hockey Team 3, 4.
Tennis Team 3, 4.
Swimming Team 3, 4.
"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference," said Eeyore.
If anyone is looking for a hard worker or needs a helping hand, Clare is always there ready to be useful. She has a bright and cheerful nature. You can usually find Clare racing down the hockey field, playing tennis, or swimming up at Smith; for she's one of "Hampis" great athletes. Clare is another veteran of four years here and is admired by all for her many achievements. She'll be off to Colby Junior College next year. Good Luck to you, Clare.
Pet peeve: Sixth period Says: "I'm so darned madI" Usually found: Studying.
ELIZABETH . HULINGS CONRAD "Libby"
802 Monroe Avenue
Scranton, Conn.
Entered '51. White Team
Current Events Club 4. Scribblers 4. Music Club 4. Spanish Club 4. Staging for "First Lady" 4. "Our Town" 4. Christmas Pageant 4. Waite 4. Operetta 4.
"Christopher Robin had a question to ask first, and he was wondering just how to ask it.,,
If anyone is looking for Libby, she's sure to be rushing from one place to another, whether it be a class, or a meal, or a meeting. She's always warm and friendly, and never without that smile, and her quick "HIF" to everyone.
She has many interests: clothes, the theater, music. She is an earnest, hard-worker, especially in Spanish. Lately she's gotten the Charleston-rave, and has been doing it ever since.
Going to a big college, probably Wellesley or Smith, is her hope for the future.
Pet peeve: No hot water in the shower Says: 'Hi!'
Usually found: Studying.
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SUSAN WARE CROSS "Sue"
32 Bedford Terrace Northampton, Mass.
Entered '49
Green Team
French Club 3; Secretary-Treasurer 4.
Dramatic Club 4. "The Happy Journey" 3. "Letters to Lucerne" (prompter) "First Lady"(prompter)
Secretary of Senior Class 4.
Hockey Team 3, 4.
Double Octette 4. Operetta 4.
If just shows what can be done by taking a little trouble. Do you see, Piglet? Do you see, Pooh? Brains first, and then hard work."
Sue is that terrific blonde you always see dashing from third floor Hathaway to Mlle. Bement's French class via her mail box! She has a good sense of humor and a way with men that every girl might envy. Although her many men keep Sue busy writing letters, she still has time for swimming, ice skating and French. Sue started at "Hamp" as a day girl; but she boarded this year and we really got to know a nice girl!
Pet peeve: French
Says: "I'll be selling candy in room six at recess, and PLEASE pay up your bills!" Usually found: Doing French.
JUDITH MARY DOANE "Judy"
34 Bay View Drive
Swampscott, Mass.
Entered '47 Green Team
Dramatic Club 2, 3; Stage Manager 4. Current Events Club 4. Spanish Club 4. Art Club 4. "The Blue Prince" 3. "The Stolen Prince" 3. "Letters to Lucerne" 4. "First Lady"(Backstage) 4. "Our Town"4.
Christmas Pageant (Backstage) 4. Social Committee 4. Mummer Pageant 2, 3.
"Thank you, Pooh," answered Eeyore. "You're a real friend."
Judy's the best-natured girl anyone could know. You really get a big welcome when you open that second floor door into her room; if not greeted with something to eat, there's always a bright "hi," and "come on in." With one of the good, really old jazz tunes on the Hathaway victrola, Judy out-charlestons us all. There's the other side of that too; she's terrific in Modern Dance, as we all remember from last year's pageant. Judy's a good actress; she sees behind the scenes too, as she is stage manager for the Dramatic Club. She's another of the North Shore fans, straight from Swampscott. Next year Judy hopes to go to Bradford Junior College; she'll be the good-natured, well-liked girl there, that she's always been here, her three years at Hamp.
Pet peeve: People who worry Says: "Hi there!"
Usually found: Doing the Charleston.
"'That will just give me time to finish that story I was telling you about my Uncle Robert," said Owl.'
BARBARA GINETTE EVANS "Bobby,""Bubbles" 965 Fifth Avenue
New York 21, N. Y.
Entered '48
White Team 2, 3, 4. Scribblers 4. French Club 2, 3, 4. Music Club 2, 3,4. Current Events Club 2, 3. Dramatic Club 3, 4. "The Stolen Prince" 3. "Arsenic and Old Lace" (understudy) 3. "Letters to Lucerne" 4. Riding Club Secretary,Treasurer 2. President 3. Glee Club President 4. Mummer 2.
Waite 2, 3, 4. Boar's Head Caroler 3. Santa Claus 4. Double Octette 4. Baccalaureate Choir 3.
Dance Pageant 2, 3. Christmas Pageant 4. President of Scott Hall 2. Pegasus Staff 4. Operetta 2, 4.
Hockey Team 3, 4. Tennis Team 3. Swimming Team 4.
Bobby is one of those "inveterate" dieters who continues her diet the moment she finishes the last batch of cookies. She loves sports, mail from Danny, and, above all, expressing her own opinions. Many of us have listened to the sagacious words which follow the inevitable,"Now listen, If I were you I would
We can never forget those modest, transparent nightshirts, and the full-stocked second drawer (and enlarged tin box.) Too,it would be hard to forget the habit of telling anecdotes, and the good humor which characterize Bobby!
Pet peeve: Her laundry Says: "Blah, blah, blah" Usually found: Sifting.
PRISCILLA ANN FREEMAN "Pris"
86 Highland Avenue
Greenfield, Mass.
Entered '47 White Team
Stronach House President 1. Scott House President 2. Senior Class President 4. Glee Club Accompanist 4. "Letters to Lucerne" (Backstage) 4. Mummer 1, 2. Waite 4. Variety Show 2. Tennis Team 3,4. Soccer Team 2, 3, 4.
"He was already back at his house, putting on his waterproof hat, his waterproof boots, and his waterproof mackintosh as fast as he could."
When we think of Pris, we think of various things, but first on the list is that she's our class president. Is she athletic? She can do anything; soccer, tennis, skating, skiing! When she talks about the summer, it's always about the Cape, and sailing. At the moment, her main interest is getting into Smith.
Pris is one of the few brave ones who attempted Lat'n four; that really takes courage! Have you ever tried to talk down Deerfield in front of Pris? It is a losing fight all the way. After being here four years, let's hope she never forgets Stronach,Lee, Hathaway, and especially Scott and that neat room! And we'll always remember her for her "Ayds," and her good sense of humor!
Pet peeve: Girls who borrow but won't lend.
Says: "Hey, you guys ...“
Usually found: In the bath tub.
HARRIET LOU GREEN "Harriet,""Rusty"
296 Harvard Street
Fall River, Mass.
Entered '48 Green Team
Riding Club 2. Current Events Club 3, 4. Scribblers 4. Debating Club 4. Mummer 2. May Day Pageant 2. Pegasus 3; Managing Editor 4. Yearbook Staff 3. Proctor 3. Hockey Team 3, 4. Tennis Team Captain 4.
"But Owl went on and on, using longer and longer words, until at last he came back to where he had started."
When we think of Harriet, we think of that memorable third period history class, and her eager contribution of "crops!" to the class discussion! Everything she does, whether it is knitting, homework, sports, or writing letters, Harriet does fast. She spends most of her spare time at school knitting; each pair of socks has a new, original pattern, anywhere from beer mugs to the initials C.R. for that certain team in Fall River .. . Harriet can usually be found around lunch time reading the Fall River paper for news of the basket, ball teams, or at recess by her mail box reading her daily eight letter mail. In her job as Business Manager for Pegasus this year, Harriet has shown how well,suited she is for journalism, the field she wants to go into after college. She wants to go to Wellesley next year. "Hamp" will miss her energy and friendliness!
Pet peeve: No mail (male) Says: "Oh, I only got ten letters today." Usually found: Knitting.
MARGARET RUTH HILL
"Maggie"
231 Crescent Street Northampton, Mass.
Entered '48 Green Team
French Club 3, 4. Riding Club 2, 3. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Plays:"The Happy Journey" "Arsenic and Old Lace" (understudy) "Letters to Lucerne"
Current Events Club 2, 3. Music Club 4. Day Girl Representative 2. President of the Athletic Association 4. Tennis Team 4. Swimming Team 4. Soccer Team 2, 3, 4. Scribblers 4. Commencement Usher 4.
And imitating Piglet's voice tool So clever of him."
Maggie Hill is a girl we will all remember for her many wonderful qualities. As president of the Athletic Association, she has done a marvelous job with athletics. There's not a team that doesn't have Maggie listed among its members. She is always so cheerful when she tells us to be quieter during study hall, that we can't do anything but smile and do what she says! Did you say brains? Here is the girl who really has them. Whenever you hear someone saying "Do you have any food?, I'm starved!", you know that Maggie is on the loose and that you'd better hide that tin box. Letters from Alice and Henri, jokes about homework, the school, and people, are all things we remember about Maggie.
Pet peeve: Trains passing at night Says: "C'est un kneeslapper cal" Usually found: Nosing in food boxes.
ANNE HARVEY HYDE "Anne"
Cape Cottage Woods
Cape Cottage, Maine
Entered '50 Green Team 4. Hockey Team 4. Swimming Team 4. Operetta 4.
"When they had all eaten enough, Christopher Robin banged on the table with his spoon, and everybody stopped talking and was very silent, except Roo, who was just finishing a loud attack of hiccups and trying to look as if it was one of Rabbit's relatives."
When you step into Ann's room something just tells you that Ann likes "hosses". It's the rows of blue, red, and white ribbons skirting the borders of the fireplace and bureau, the three silver cups on the fireplace mantle, and the bulletin boards covered with snap, shots of horses posing for the judges, horses eating, and Ann riding horses. None of us will ever forget her hilarious "faces" in chemistry class.
So it's very natural that Anne should want to go to the University of New Hampshire next year, and eventually become a veterinarian. You'll be a good one, Ann, but why waste that reserved but nevertheless delightful personality on "bosses?"
Pet peeve: Stupid people
Says: "Jeepahsl"
Usually found: Reading the Portland Press Herald.
ELIZABETH AHREND KASSEL
"Betsy" 14 Linden Place
Middletown, New York
Entered '48 Green Team
Current Events Club 3, 4. Riding Club 3. Art Club 4. Scribblers 4. Editor of Pegasus 4. , Student Council Vice President 4. Proctor 3.
President of Middler Class 3.
was jolly to talk like this, and really, it wasn't much good having anything exciting happen like floods, if you couldn't share them with somebody."
"Pegasus needs money" is a cry you can hear whenever Betsy is around, and she always manages to get it. She has efficiency and has really shown it this year in her job as Pegasus Editor. Efficient that is, until you go into her room, which is a conglomeration of everything from pictures of John Wayne to Jig-saw puzzles. Wherever Betsy goes you find fun and laughter, and she has that wonderful quality of being able to take a joke on herself. Although the bane of her existence this year has been French and algebra, Betsy has brains, and was the first one of our class to be accepted at college. No matter what anyone says about them, Bets will defend Harvard and Columbia to the end, and when it comes to Michigan, she has a certain attachment for a boy named Ed; maybe she should go there next year. But wherever she goes, Betsy will have success.
Pet peeve: Lack of money for Pegasus Says: "Please hand in your Pegasus assignments.'
Usually found: In heated discussion.
MIRIAM MacNAY LIND "Mimi"
Rombergweg 3
Konigstein i.T., Germany
Entered '49
Green Team
Current Events Club 3. Scribblers 3, 4.
Yearbook Literary Editor 4. Christmas Pageant Reader 4.
"Owl kept his head and told us that the opposite of an Introduction, my dear Pooh, was a Contradiction, and as he is very good at long words, I'm sure that's what it is."
Mimi's a girl who is always so busy that there is not enough time to get to know her; yet she's a person everyone ought to know well. Her interests lie in many fields, and she is talented in each one. Her arresting style of writing caught us and made us listen for that certain quality which makes it so different from everyone else's. She has the same talent for music, in her understanding of it, in her light arrangements of popular songs, and in her expressive playing of classical music. Mimi's an artist in a third field; she plans to spend much of her time painting after school. Where people are concerned, Mimi is as sensitive as she is with writing or music; she is quick to sense their feelings, and to appreciate a good sense of humor. It would be hard to forget her special sense of humor, her laugh, and her uses for first floor toilet paper! Mimi has traveled a lot, in this country and abroad, and she can talk endlessly about Arizona, Germany, France, and Geneva. Mimi is the authority on diets and slimming exercises; her dog-eared calorie book, glasses of eighty-calorie Starlac milk, and the thumps on first floor after supper are ever-present reminders of that! She won't accept the fact that she's slim .. . Mimi hopes to go to Sarah Lawrence next year; keep your eye on her, for she'll go far.
Pet peeve: Thumpy piano playing
Says: "There's no time around this joint to do anything!"
Usually found: In the closet.
BARBARA ELLEN MITCHELL "Mitch"
Entered '48 Green Team Spanish Club 2, 3; President 4. Riding Club 2. Current Events Club 4. Dramatic Club 4. "Her Majesty The King" 2. "First Lady" 4. Pegasus Staff 3, 4. May Day Pageant 2; Costumes 3. Soccer Team 4.
"'1<anga, he said, 'I think the time has come to speak plainly.'"
"Hey, Mitch, bring down your records." That's a familiar cry in Hathaway. As she's not a jazz enthusiast, you can always count on Mitch's records to bring back memories; of summer romances and such. To the tune of those records, she's always working on her hope chest. It must be pretty well-filled at the rate she's going! Mitch was the president of the Spanish Club this year, and a good one. She thinks she would like to be a secretary after graduating. We all know that whatever she does, she's sure to be a success. Good luck, Mitch, always.
Pet peeve: Low heeled shoes Says: "You're kiddin.'"
Usually found: Listening to sentimental records.
JULIA SHEARS NICHOLS "Julie"
104 Dana Street
Amherst, Mass.
Entered '47
White Team
Current Events Club 1, 2, 3, 4.
Spanish Club 4.
Music Club 4.
Dramatic Club 4.
"The Happy Journey" 3. "Arsenic and Old Lace"(Backstage) 3. "Letters to Lucerne" (Backstage) 4.
"The First Lady" (Backstage) 4.
Christmas Pageant 4.
Mummers 1, 2.
"Gaiety, song-and-dance, here we are and there we are.
Julie is the girl with the wonderful smile and the green eyes(or so she says). Hathaway house will always remember Julie's visits, the gay afternoons in Amherst and Julie bearing goodies for everyone. She has been doing a splendid job on the council this year and has won the admiration and friendship of all the school. Julie is always on her toes! She loves to dance. Ask her about Jacob's Pillow sometime. Besides le ballet, Julie is a authority on Jonathan Edwards and can often be found delving into tomes on religion, another of her serious interests. Atten-shun! We may see Julie out on the parade grounds in another year or so. Her great burning ambition is to be the first woman general. An old-timer at "Hamp," Julie has been a leading light at school for four years, and wherever she goes, whatever she does,Julie will be tops!
Pet peeve: Being called the "glad girl." Says: She doesn't: she laughs Usually found: Cavorting around Amherst.
NANCY UDERWOOD NUTTING
"Nancy,""Nutty"
123 Rugby Road
Syracuse 6, N. Y.
Entered '50
White Team
Music Club Secretary-Treasurer 4. French Club 4. Current Events Club 4. Dramatic Club 4. "Letters to Lucerne" 4. "First Lady" (Backstage) 4. Waite 4. Double Sextette 4. Secretary of Student Council Operetta 4:
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"Well look in my cupboard Tigger dear, and see what you'd like." Because she knew at once that however big Tigger seemed to be, he wanted as much kindness as Roo.
Nancy's the gal with the warm smile and the friendly "hello." There is always a certain gaiety about her whether in her light laughter or her snappy Charleston. There's a more serious side to Nancy too. As a conscientious worker, and an interested observer of her surroundings, Nancy has proven herself a good member of Student Council. Of course Nutty has a way with the menfolk (are you listening, Hanover Indians?), and we'll always remember the other side of "John and Marcia!" Good luck Nancy. With your intelligence and your sweet, friendly manner, we know you'll succeed anywhere.
Pet peeve: French Says: "Oh, you kidsl"
Usually found: On the end of the bed.
PHYLLIS DOROTHY PERKINS
"Phyll"
334 Pine Street South Weymouth, Mass.
Entered '49
White Team
Hockey Team 3,4. Spanish Club 4. Dramatic Club 4. "Our Town"4. "First Lady" 4. Waite 4. &kW
"It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us."
Phyll is positive proof that good things come in small packages. The girl with those blue eyes and winning smile will never reach the five foot level. All Hathaway delights in Phyll's gay spirit and her witty remarks.
But alas, her heart is in Virginia, but there seems to be an interest — one in particular in South Weymouth. The Air Corps' attention, and that certain picture keep Phyll's en, vious housemates sighing.
If you want information on swimming and the care of small boys, Phyll knows all about it. From Scott to Hathaway Phyll has come to take her place as valued member of the senior class.
Pet peeve: Kids buying candy during study hall
Says: "How's your fella?"
Usually found: Taking switchboard.
LOUISE ELLEN PELTON "Louise"
36 Highland Avenue
Northampton, Mass.
Entered '50 White Team
If only I could THINK of something!, for Pooh felt sure that a very Clever Brain could catch a Heffalump if only he knew the right way to go about it!"
Louise is a quiet girl to those who don't know her, but to those who do, she's a wonderful friend, and fun to be with. She's a great square-dancing fan, and always comes back to school with the comment; "Oh those Saturday nights!"
Louise loves art, and is good in it besides finding it just a pleasant past-time. Another one of her interests is Howard, who always seems to pop up in conversations. "Good things come in small packages!" said some wise man. So it is with Louise. She is a wonderful girl to know!
Pet peeve: Poetry Says: "Jeezl" Usually found: In the gym.
NANCY LEE PIKE "Nancy".
114 Park Street
Easthampton, Mass.
Entered '50 White Team
Dramatic Club backstage work 4.
"Piglet said nothing, but just stood and glowed."
Nancy's the cute day girl that comes bouncing to school everyday in her hot-rod "Stacia." Some of us will long remember "Stacia" for taking us swimming at Smith on Fridays. Nancy loves basketball, knitting, sailing, and Baker's Island, where she goes in the summer. This year she proved her writing ability in her Saturday Vocabulary papers, most of which she wrote about Baker's Island, and whose charm made those in her English class want to go there. Nancy wants to go to the University of Massachusets next year. We wish you the best of luck, Nancy.
Pet peeve: When "Stacia" conks out
Says: "Oh dead"
Usually found: In her station wagon.
SARAH JANE POOLE "Sally"
109 Main Street
Rockport, Mass.
Entered '47 Green Team Music Club 1, 2, 3; Librarian 4. Spanish Club 2, 3. Riding Club 2, 3. Mummer 1. Morris Dancer 2. Waite 3, 4. Baccalaureate Choir 1, 2, 3. Operetta 2, 4. Double Octette 4. Pageant 1,2, 3. Yearbook Art Editor.
"How long does getting thin fake?" asked Pooh anxiously.
Sal's one of Hamp's really old girls, as she's been here four years and has gay tales of Stronach, Scott, Lee, and now Hathaway. You know Sal for her good humor and easygoingness, which break sometimes in little flurries of worry about her weight, or where she's put her books and glasses! A good alto, Sal's been in the music club for four years, and this year was elected librarian. That's not her only interest; you can usually find her in the art room, and her work is some of the best, especially in her job as Art Editor of the year book. But Sal's main interest is Rockport. She'll tell you all about that small town any time. She's headed for B.U.'s school of Nursing; she'll go through those five years well, we know.
Pet peeve: People who don't answer
Says: "My diet starts tomorrow." Usually found: On the scales.
SOPHIE SEYMOUR PORTER "Sophie"
2150 North Maple Blvd. Tucson, Arizona
Entered '49
White Team
Spanish Club 3, 4.
Scribblers 4.
Dramatic Club 4. "The Stolen Prince" 3. "The First Lady" 4. Waite 4.
May Day Pageant 3.
Christmas Pageant 4. Commencement Marshal 3.
Pegasus 3, 4.
Middler Class Secretary 3.
Student Council President 4. Hockey Team 3, 4. Operetta 4.
"Winnie-the-Pooh sat down at the foot of the tree, put his head between his paws, and began to think."
Sophie is a quiet and reserved girl. Except for bursts of enthusiasm and laughter Soph gives the impression of a poised and serious person. She has reason to be; for Sophie has been president af Student Council for the whole year and has been an admirable leader. Everyone is grateful to her for all she has done. Sophie is a friendly girl; but, alas, her heart is in Arizona and she is devoted to her life out in the great open spaces— the ranches, horses and the desert. From the scarf of black and orange we surmise that Sophie has some interest at Princeton — how about it Soph? In her two years here Sophie has made her mark and will wherever she goes.
Pet peeve: Fickle boys
Says: "Oh, I'm SO fafl"
Usually found: Struggling over Chemistry.
BARBARA VICTORIA POUDRIER "Barb"
11 Arnold Ave.
Northampton, Mass.
Entered '50 White Team 4. Music Club 4. Double Octette 4.
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Barbara is the girl with the lovely blonde hair, curly eyelashes, and a walk as delicate as her style of painting. She is a very warm, sensitive girl. She hopes to enter a convent this summer and eventually become a nun. It will be an outgoing order where she can help other people. She will continue painting in the convent; which she certainly should, as she had so much talent.
Barbara's only big fault is that she worries too much. We advise you not do it, Barb. With the ability you've got you should never worry!
Pet peeve: Unfriendly cats Says: "Really/I" Usually found: In the art room.
"Pooh looked modestly
BARBARA LOUISE PRAGER "Barb"
147 Woodside Ave. Amherst, Mass.
Entered '51
Green Team Waites 4
Music Club 4. French Club 4.
Hockey Team 4.
Double Octet 4. "H.M.S. Pinafore" 4.
"If Roo had jumped out of Kanga's pocket and Piglet had jumped in, Kanga wouldn't know the difference, because Piglet's a very small animal."
If you see a brilliant blue coupe swerving towards school or weaving through the streets of Amherst you'll know its Bobby Lou. It comes to school every day, loaded with day, girls and the rumble seat jammed with students. Bobby Lou is only 4' 11" but there's a lot to that little form. We all remember Bobby's racoon coat — the envy of everyone, and her fine performance in the operetta as Josephine. Hathaway and all the school will be eternally grateful for those gay weekends at Bobby's house in Amherst. Bobby Lou has been a real addition to the school this year; we only wish she could have come sooner.
Pet peeve: Mink
Says: "I don't feel like working."
Usually found: In the choir loft.
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YVONNE SANIELEVICI
Entered '50 Green Team French Club 4. Scribblers 4. "The First Lady" 4. Treasurer of the Senior Class 4.
"I know it SEEMS easy,'' said Piglet, "but it isn't everyone who could do it."
If one asked where Yvonne is really from, it would be a hard question to answer. Origi- naly she was from Roumania, and now it is Mexico. She can show you photographs of anywhere from Paris to Northampton, and she has an equal number of interesting stories to tell. Yet her foreign travels and her ability to speak five different languages are only a few of her outstanding characteristics. She has brains, and she easily adapted to school life in the fall when she was elected treasurer of the senior class. We'll always remember her cute accent, and how she had to learn English idioms at the beginning of the year! She wants to go to Middlebury, and we know she'll easily succeed.
Pet peeve: People who study out loud Says: "Comme ca.''
Usually found: In her room.
NANCY DALE SCHUSTER "Nancy"
104 Green Street North Andover, Mass.
Entered '50 White Team 4. Scribblers Club 4. "Letters to Lucerne." Yearbook Business Manager.
"Oh it will, will it?" said Owl, still being as helpful as possible."
"Help yourself. Take some more, there's plenty." That's what Nancy says whether you want food, paper, or what,haveyou—. She's just naturally generous and good natured.
Nance wants to go to Mount Holyoke next year, and she hopes to work in advertising after college.
She likes to knit and to be with people. She's a great churchgoer too. Some of us should go to church a little more willingly like Nancy. Funny thing is though, she has no heart. She has given it to a lucky fellow named Bob.
Pet peeve: People who don't pay their bills
Says: "What's your major maladjustment?" Usually found: Making sandwiches.
JUDITH DAWN SCHWAMM "Judy"
4650 Fieldston Road
Riverdale, New York
Entered '48 White Team
Current Events Club 2, 3; President 4. Spanish Club 2, 3,4. Riding Club 2, 3. Mummer 2. Scribblers 4. Pegasus 4. Pageant 2. Proctor 2.
"I'll go and see if there's anything he wants doing, and then I'll do it for him."
Either laughing or in a serious mood, Judy enters the room. She always carries with her her famous trade-mark .. . Jack August Cole Slaw. Judy is Hathaway's most avid bridge fan, but strangely enough there never seem to be four people free! This Christmas she became interested in knitting, and actually made a pair of mittens!
Don't be surprised if Judy becomes the first woman governor of New York. It's part of her ambition. Politics have always interested her; no wonder she is the spirited head of the Current Events Club.
Since Judy was sick during her middler year she had to spend that year in a school in Florida. She realized the value of our student government and honor system. She is a true supporter of it.
Pet peeve: Spanish
Says: Anything and everything
Usually found: At the A&P
JANET LEE SHERWIN "Jan"
R.D. No. 1
Wappingers Falls, New York
Entered '48 White Team 2, 3, 4. Riding Club 2. Spanish Club 3, 4. Current Events Club 4. Music Club 4. Scribblers 4. Mummer's Play 2. May Day Pageant 2. Waite 4. Stronach House President 2. Lee House President 3. Pegasus 4. Athletic Association Treasurer 4.
"Rabbit," said Pooh to himself. "I like talking to Rabbit. He talks about sensible things.'
Janet, vivacious and full of energy, ranks tops whether in class, on the athletic field, or with people. Her quick wit and well-rounded personality have won her many friends during her three years at Hamp. Knit one, purl two; Jan is never without her knitting, except when she's doing the Charleston!
Always willing to lend a hand, Jan can be depended upon for her understanding and friendship.
Pet peeve: Men
Says: "I only get this paper to see who's gone into the service, and it doesn't say a thing about itl"
Usually found: Knitting.
HELEN HOUGHTON SHORTLIDGE
1746 Crossroads, Route No. 8
Keene, New Hampshire
Entered '48 White Team
French Club 2, 3;President 4. Music Club 2, 3;President 4. Riding Club 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3. Morris Dancer 2. Waite 3, 4. Jester 4.
Baccalaureate Choir 2, 3. May Day Pageant 2, 3. Operetta 2,4. Social Committee 3. Double Octette 3,4. Middler Song-Leader 3. "Our Town" 4. Yearbook Staff 2; Co-Editor 4. Pegasus Staff 3; Literary Editor 4. Scribblers 3, 4. Soccer Team 2. Hockey Team 4. Swimming Team 4. Commencement Usher 4. Operetta 4.
"And when he had finished laughing, they all sang the Outdoor Song for snowy weather the rest of the way home, Piglet, who was still not sure of his voice, putting in the tiddely-pums again."
Jill is one of the most active girls in school. Her many interests and activities keep her busy. She is president of the French Club and the Music Club and a very efficient coeditor of the yearbook. At any sing-fest Jill's alto can be heard carrying the harmony along. Besides being a top-notch student, Jill finds time to do a lot of reading and record collecting. Jill is another girl who has made our history classes this year so stimulating. Her vacant stare into the blue added so much to the general discussion. She is also one of "Hamp's" athletes. Along with school sports she rides horseback and has written stories about horses she has known. We aren't quite sure where Jill is headed. She has so many talents. Who knows whether she'll be a blues singer, U.N.interpreter, or a rugged New Hampshire farmer's wife — we'll just have to wait and see!
Pet peeve: Guy Lombardo
Says: "I'm going completely batty!" Usually found: Coke room.
MARY ELIZABETH TUTTLE
"Molly"
57 Bridge Street
Entered '47
White Team
Music Club 1,2, 3, 4.
Mask and Wig 2, 3,4;President 4.
Treasurer of the Junior Class 2
Vice-President of the Middler Class 3.
"Janie" — Backstage 1.
"Our Hearts Were Young and Gay"—Backstage 2
"Her Majesty the King" 2.
"The Stolen Prince"—Directed 3.
"Aresnic and Old Lace" 3
"Letters to Lucerne" 4.
Christmas Pageant — Directed 4.
"First Lady" 4.
"Trial by Jury" 2.
Waite 3, 4.
Soccer Team 3, 4.
Baccalaureate Choir 1, 2, 3.
Dance Pageant 1, 2, 3.
Scribblers 4.
Yearbook Co-Editor 4.
"But all the little streams higher up in the forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late."
Molly will always be "First Lady." Supplementing her natural talent, she spent last summer at the Cape Playhouse as anyone in her English class knows. Molly's enthusiasm and leadership are responsible for the active Dramatic Club this year. She has also be, come engrossed in French III and dieting this year. She has been successful in both. Everyone remembers her conversations with Tonet and those heated discussions in history class. Molly has done much for N.S.F.G. in her four years here. This year she has forwarded several new projects including play readings and student productions. She will not be forgotten here at Hamp.
Pet peeve: Money-crazed capitalists— ahem!
Says: "Gosh, I just can't get it done in time."
Usually found: Everywhere.
ANN WESTBAY "Annie"
23 Standish Road Stamford, Conn.
Entered '49 Green Team
Spanish Club 3, 4.
Debating Club President 4. Dramatic Club 4.
Current Events Club 3, 4.
"The Stolen Prince" 3
"The First Lady" 4. Waite 3, 4.
May Day Pageant 3.
Social Secretary 4. Social Committee 3, 4.
Prom Committee 3.
House President 3. Hockey Team 3; Captain 4. Pegasus Circulating Editor 4. Commencement Usher 3. Operetta 4.
"Pooh felt he ought to say something helpful about it, but didn't quite know what to say. So he decided to do something helpful instead."
The lanky figure striding down Hathaway's second floor hall in her brother's torn, blue pajama tops could be none other than Ann Westbay, no doubt in search of raisins. After dinner Ann can usually be found either in Montgomery having after dinner coffee, or in Hathaway living room leaning on the piano attempting the Charleston. Besides this Ann loves to knit, and have her back rubbed. Yet there is a more serious side to Ann. She came to Hamp as a middler, but finding herself in Hathaway was not a disadvantage, for her congenial disposition won her many friends and the house presidency. In her senior year, Ann has further proven her capabilities as Social Secretary. Her levelhead, edness in all situations has made this one of the best years Hamp has had.
Pet peeve: Conservative pajamas
Says: "Dahh-h-llingl"
Usually found: Having after dinner coffee in Montgomery.
SENIOR POLL
BEST DRESSED:
1. Betsy Byrnes
2. Sophie Porter
MOST POPULAR:
1. Ann Westbay
2. Nancy Nutting, Annie Batchelor
MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT:
1. Betsy Kassel
2. Sophie Porter, Ann Westbay
CUTEST:
1. Annie Batchelor
2. Jo Beurmann
MOST STRIKING:
1. Janie Bird
2. Sue Cross, Julie Nichols
MOST FAN MAIL:
1. Harriet Green
FIRST MARRIED:
1. Barb Mitchell
2. Jan Sherwin
MOST TALKATIVE:
1. Harriet Green
2. Judy Schwamm
BEST SENSE OF HUMOR:
1. Bobby Evans
2. Maggie Hill, Sally Poole
DONE MOST FOR N.S.F.G.:
1. Molly Tuttle
MOST POISED:
1. Julie Nichols
MOST VERSATILE:
1. Jill Shortlidge
MOST ORIGINAL:
1. Molly Tuttle
2. Mimi Lind
MOST CAREFREE:
1. Judy Doane
MOST TALENTED:
1. Mimi Lind
2. Barb Poudrier
FRIENDLIEST:
1. Judy Doane
2. Nancy Nutting
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED:
1. Molly Tuttle
2. Ann Westbay, Jane Bird
BEST PERSONALITY:
1. Nancy Nutting 2. Anne Batchelor, Ann Westbay
MOST INTELLIGENT:
1. Maggie Hill
2. Yvonne Sanelevici, Harriet Green
MOST ATHLETIC:
1. Maggie Hill 2. Pris Freeman, Clare Conover
HARDEST WORKER:
1. Clare Conover 2. Mimi Lind, Molly Tuttle
BIGGEST APPETITE:
1. Maggie Hill 2. Sally Poole
MOST RESPECTED:
1. Ann Westbay
2. Sophie Porter
MOST MISCHIEVOUS:
1. Betsy Byrnes
2. Jill Shortlidge, Judy Doane
IN WHICH CRISTOPER ROBIN AND POOH BEAR HAVE AN ADVENTURE
One day, an exciting, hummy day at that, Christopher Robin and Pooh Bear were strolling just anywhere. Suddenly Christopher Robin stopped and said: "Let's have an Adventure!"
Pooh, who was a Bear of Very Little Brain wasn't sure what an adventure was. But he knew something exciting was going to happen.
"What's an adventure?" Pooh asked ever so meekly.
"An Adventure" explained Christopher Robin very patiently, "is doing something. Like the time when you, Pooh, discovered the North Pole, or when you almost caught a Heffalump!" he added with a laugh.
Then Pooh knew that something was going to happen.
"Let's visit our old friends from Hamp, in the big city," said Christopher Robin. They both decided that this was the' best kind of an idea they could ever think of. Pooh went home to have a little something before they left, and Christopher Robin went to his house to get his umbrella, for Eeyore had told him it was going to rain. They met at Pooh Corner, and started down the long road.
They had heard that Janet Sherwin was giving a tea party in her big country home in Westchester, so they decided to go there first. Christopher Robin was sure that some of their friends would be there.
They arrived in the afternoon just as the party was getting well under way. Janet was glad to see them. "Come on in," she said. "There are some people here you'll want to see." "Janet," a voice called, "I've got to go now." Harriet Green came bumping into them. "Oh, hello, Christopher Robin and Pooh. You don't know how busy I am. I've just bought the Herald Tribune. Made myself editor-in-chief. Got to rush now. G'by." There was a group in the nearest corner surrounding one person. Who was that person? What was she saying? "Now if the value of the dollar raises 20% . . ." "That's Judy Schwamm," Janet explained, "hepped up about her new theory of revolt', tionizing banking. She's been making speeches everywhere."
They walked towards the piano. Somebody was playing it. Who was that singing? Bobby Evans! "Oh, yes, I didn't tell you," said Janet, "Bobby and Barb Prager are both in the "Met" now. They are making their debuts in Wagner's "Ring" this Sunday. And that's Pris Freeman playing the piano in case you don't recognize her. She's teaching music theory at Dartmouth. Let's see, I don't think you know anyone else here. Oh, Ann Westbay. You remember her. She should be here soon. She is usually very busy. Besides being married, she is also President of the League of Wornen Voters. Janet stopped. "Wait, I was wrong. Here is one person whom you know." Judy Doane came jigging up to them, humming a tune from her latest musical comedy. "Why don't you three talk in the library while I look after my other guests?" Janet suggested. "Judy can tell you about some of your other friends."
When they were seated in the library, Judy said, "Well I guess the best thing to do is start on the Atlantic coast and work west. Let's see, Betsy Byrnes is living on the Cape. She wins all the sail boat races at Marblehead. Sally Poole is still on. the North shore, and married to a very attractive fisherman. Two of our most happy mar rieds are Ann Batchelor and Nancy Nutting. Ann is married to a boy from A.I.C. and lives in Pittsburgh. Nutty is now Mrs. Robert Malin. They are living at Hanover. Nancy couldn't bear to leave the old haunts. And Betsy Kassel. I never see her anymore, she is so busy with her home and club activities. Nancy Schuster is married to Bob and living in North Andover. The last thing that I heard of Ann Hyde was that she was at a Conference of the "National Veterinarians' Assc." Barb Mitchell is living happily in N.Y.C., beautifully clothed, with many diamonds and sewing for her fourth hope chest. Jill Shortlidge is living in New Hampshire. She and her husband raise race horses. At the moment Jill is also revising "Chardenal French grammar." Then to move West, Sophie Porter is married to a rancher and living in Tucson. Maggie Hill is living in Lauzanne, Switzerland with her husband. She is no common housewife but an international lawyer no less." Judy looked at her watch. "Oh, oh, it's 5:30. I've got to go. Can I drive you to town?" Christopher Robin and Pooh said they thought she could. From town they took a train to New York City.
The first thing they decided to do was visit Nancy Pike and Mimi Lind in Greenwich Village. They were waiting for a Washington Square bus when they saw Libby Conrad. She was carrying a huge hat box. In answer to a question from Pooh, Libby explained that she modeled, mainly for shampoo ads. Their bus came. Fifteen minutes later they were in their friends' small apartment. They found out that Nancy had become a successful writer of childrens' books, and Mimi was on her fourth great book. Mimi told them that Barb Poudrier was in a convent in Montreal. "Jane Bird visits us sometimes," she said. She is the managing editor of 'Vogue'." Nancy told them that Louise Pe1ton was married and was running a flower shop in Northampton.
On the way back to the hotel they bought a newspaper. "Look at this!" said Christopher Robin. He pointed to an article saying that Julie Nichols had just been made first woman general of the U. S. Army. In the theatre section they read that Molly Tuttle was directing a play written by her husband.
The next day they went out to Forest Hills to see Clare Conover win the "American Women's Swimming Championship title. In the afternoon they visited Sue Cross who was married to a Frenchman and living on Long Island. She was giving a speech for her club when they arrived on why French was Important to her. After the meeting Sue told them that Yvonne was married to a French ambassador and was working at the U.N. as an interpreter. Jo Beurman was living in a beautiful home in Michigan — married to Jack. Phyllis Perkins was living in Virginia married to F. E. Boone.
They had supper with Sue and her husband. After supper they chatted until 9:30 when the get-ready-for-bed-bell rang. "I became so dependent upon bells at Hamp," Sue explained,"that I find I sit up all night unable to go to bed until a bell rings telling me to do so." "Well then, we'll be getting along back to the Forest," said Christopher Robin.
IN WHICH WOL DRAWS UP A WILL
The senior class of 1951 thought it would be nice if Wol would draw up its will. So we asked Wol very timidly if he would.
"What kind of Will?" said Wol.
"Oh, the usual kind,- we replied carelessly.
-Naturally," said Wol,"that kind takes a good deal of pencil."
"Oh, we didn't know," we said. And then we watched admirably as Wol licked the end of his pencil and wondered how to spell "Weherebydeclare:"
Anne Batchelor and Ann Westbay leave a cracked wall
Jo Beurman leaves her school spirit to Carolyn Caswell
Janie Bird leaves her chic, turned-up collars to Sally Smith "B. B." Byrnes leaves her eggnog
Clare Conover leaves her flashlight for general use
Libby Conrad leaves her eager smile to anybody who ever feels depressed
Sue Cross leaves her barnyard noises in chemistry class
Judy Doane leaves the Charleston to Vicki Zahodiakin
Bobby Evans leaves her tall tales to Mimi Burgee
Pris Freeman leaves her "Ayds" to Drucie Flather
Harriet Green leaves, giving the mailman a break
Maggie Hill leaves her "experiences" to Marti Stebbins
Ann Hyde leaves her "hosses" to Betsy Baxter
Betsy Kassel leaves "Ann Dracula" to Lo-Charles
Mimi Lind leaves the whole tone scale to Ingrid Hylbom
Barb Mitchell leaves her anklestrap shoes to Mike Van Der Plas
Julie Nichols leaves "The Altar-Washing Guild" to whoever wants the job
Nancy Nutting leaves her Indian in Hanover
Louise Pelton leaves for Mass. State — have fun!
Phyll Perkins leaves her height to Frannie Antupit
Sally Poole leaves her hair(?) to Judy Rottner
Sophie Porter leaves her pigtails to Bobby JO Weschler
Nancy Pike leaves her love of algebra to Katsy Cole
Barb Poudrier leaves her Saturday vocabulary papers to next year's seniors
Bobby Prager leaves her racoon coat to Miss Pyle
Yvonne Sanielevici leaves her French to Marilyn Lyman
Nancy Schuster doesn't leave Bob to anyone
Judy Schwamm leaves her politics to Miss Morris
Janet Sherwin leaves her well-filled sweaters to Barb Hano
Jill Shortlidge leaves her Coke Room Kingdom to Kate Horton
Molly Tuttle leaves Thomas Jefferson to Jean Young
When he had finished, Wol laid down the stub of his pencil, eyed us sternly, and with great ceremony, read us our will. When he came to the end he looked up proudly, and we all knew it was the Best Kind of will; evenRabbit agreed. "Now do we sign it?" we said excitedly. "Yes," said Wol. "And to sign A Good Will properly, you need Concentration."
Se we were very quiet as Wol wrote: "We, the senior class, in the witness of Wol (myself), do affixourseal, on June fourth, nineteen fifty one.
Jean Young Effervescent "Oh you!" Promptness
Katsy Cole "Moit"
Some big Texan.
"It's great!"
The All American girl
Two sets of clothes.
Vicki Zahodiakin Always "Neiling" She doesn't; she burps. Her lisp Epicurean.
Bobby Jo Weschler Man! "In love again."
Meredith Treene Quiet "In Europe.
Sylvia Seefurth
Boys with ambition
Noise in the next room
Taking her Charles Atlas Course.
Ambassadress to France.
Our Ophelia "It must be under the bed."
Amber Arsenic after 30 years.
Sally Smith Looking under stamp A Boston accent Not asking A Dartmouth squaw.
Merna Sallop
Jo Milton
From N.Y. "Dah-ling!" Us Hicks. A second Bette Davis.
Pounding on the piano "Flunk now and avoid the June Rush!"
Amo, amas...
Anne Mahoney Embarrassed "Sweetie, now you're going to be punished."
Publishing "Baker and Inglis and Milton."
Anne without the E. Horticulturist.
Marilyn Lyman Definitely a Hartfordite "At G. Fox's. Venezuelans South American Ambassador.
Ingrid Hylbom
Typing up a new one "Last year. Last minute packing.
Ami Hughes
1st woman president of F.V.S.
Musical "I about flipped my lid." Two bits for a sandwich. Playing the oboe for Spike Jones.
Kate Horton Slightly ironic "Hi cutie!" Cramped closets. Long closets in Long Meadow.
Marge Hampson
Mimi Burgee
Frannie Antupit
Slamming doors "Eulp!"
The man in her past. A man in her future.
Searching for intellect Plenty! "Frats" Dink.
Tall "Jeez!"
Barb Abrash "Ajax" "Who's in there?"
NAME IS SAYS
MIDDLER MEMOS
Men without elevator shoes. Arranging for Frankie Carle
Water on the floor "in there."
Mopping it up.
PET PEEVE
DESTINY
1st row: A. Mahoney, B. Abrash, J. Milton, B. Weschler, J. Young (president), K Cole, V. Zaho-
diakin, M. Treene. 2nd row: K. Horton, M. Sallop, S. Smith, M. Burgee, M. Lyman, M. Hampson, F. Antupit, I. Hylblom, S. Seaforth.
Edwina Wegrzyn Brainy "What a neurotic!" Gretch Criminologist.
Mike Van Der Plas The littlest gal in Hamp "Oh! Stop it Gretchen!"
Study Hall Caracas.
Joanie Taylor Always talking "Hi ya!" Homework
Owning her own horse.
Marti Stebbins "Jazzy?" "I'm just so busy I. . ." The train to Springfield Conductor for the B. & M.
Judy Rottner Always knitting "Am I gonna get a letter today?" Kansas so far away Mrs. M. R. August
Nina Porter "The Arizona kid" "Boy, if I get through today
Empty mailbox Horse ranch. it'll be a miracle."
Nancy Newton Usually laughing "Sum, es, est, what next?" Mixed casserole Veterinarian.
Bailey Konover Always writing to Al ' "Already?" Gym
Dietitian for N.S.F.G.
Barb Hano Always giggling "Oh! but, Miss Baer . . ." Geometry and Spanish A Hamp graduate.
Abbie Goman Athletic -plus Little Rumble seats in winter Latin teacher.
Gretchen Franz The devil of Stronach "I heard a funny noise." "Kippy" A driver's license.
Drusilla Flather A tooth pick "Think of something better!" Morning tweenie Fat lady in the circus
HaIcy Crawford Always passing remarks "She's a doll." Anything below an H. Maine.
Lois Costa Noisy "How's your Latin, girls?" Black list! Home!
Carolyn Caswell
Always collecting souvenirs "I think I'll go over and call Bells! Sailing at the Cape up Stinky."
Betsy Baxter Cute No Kidding." She's too jolly to have one Grand National
Pris Bagg
NAME
Always around "Miiike!" Teachers in general Kentucky Derby.
JUNIOR MEMOS IS SAYS
PET PEEVE
DESTINY
JUNIOR
1st row:
C. Caswell, M. Van Der Plas, D. Flather, N. Newton, B. Hano (president), N. Porter, J. Taylor, P. Bagg.
2nd row: B. Baxter, J. Rottner, E. Wezgryn,
A. Goman, H. Crawford, G. Franz, B. Konover, L. Costa.
FIRST STUDENT COUNCIL
1st row: J. Milton, B. Kassel, Miss Landry (faculty advisor), S. Porter (president), P. Freeman, J. Nichols.
2nd row: A. Mahoney, S. Smith, B. Byrnes, A. Westbay, C. Caswell, M. Hill, J. Young, N. Schuster.
SECOND STUDENT COUNCIL
1st row: Miss Landry (faculty advisor), S. Porter (president), N. Nutting, J. Nichols, A. Westbay, B. Hano.
Back row: B. Abrash, M. Hill, J. Bird, H. Crawford,P. Freeman, K. Cole.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Seated: C. Conover, M. Hill (president). Standing: S. Smith, J. Sherwin.
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Seated: Betsy Burns
Standing: Ann Batchelor
FRENCH CLUB
1st row: K. Cole, N. Nutting, J. Milton, S. Cross, J. Shortlidge (president), Miss Bement (faculty advisor), M.Lyman.
2nd row: M. Hill, Y. Sanielevici, K. Horton, S. Smith, A. Mahoney, B. Weschler, B. Abrash.
SPANISH CLUB
1st row: J. Young, P. Perkins, P. Bagg, S. Porter, M. Van Der Plars, J. Nichols, J. Sherwin.
2nd row: J. Beurman, Miss McBride (faculty advisor), B. Mitchell (president), L. Conrad,J. Rottner. Back Row: J. Doane, A. Westbay, B. Hano, S. Seaforth, A. Batchelor, J. Schwamm, B. Byrnes, N.Porter.
MASK AND WIG CLUB
1st row: K. Cole, S. Cross, M. Tuttle (president), J. Nichols. 2nd row: M. Hill, A. Batchelor, Mrs. Pearce (faculty advisor), B. Evans.
Back row: C. Conover, M. Burgee, J. Young, K. Horton, J. Doane.
MUSIC CLUB
Seated: Miss Dunham (faculty advisor), left to right: N. Nutting, M. Burgee, B. Evans, J. Sherwin, L. Conrad, M. Hill, I. Hylbom, J. Milton, A. Batchelor, B. Poudrier, J. Shortlidge (president), M. Lyman, S. Poole, N. Porter, A. Mahoney.
Back row: J. Taylor, L. Costa, H. Crawford, K. Horton.
SCRIBBLERS
1st row: M. Tuttle, J. Shortlidge, J. Nichols, M. Lind,J. Bird.
Seated: S. Poole, H. Green, Mrs. Judd (faculty advisor), J. Schwamm, M. Hill.
Back row: L. Conrad, B. Kassel, S. Porter, Y. Sanielevici, J. Sherwin, B. Evans, B. Poudrier.
1st row: A. Batchelor, W. Weschler, J. Bird, B. Kassel.
2nd
3rd row: C. Conover, L. Conrad, V. Zahodiakin
ART CLUB
row: Miss Franklin (faculty advisor), M. Lyman, J. Doane.
(president), M. Burgee.
CURRENT EVENTS CLUB
1st row: S. Cross, J. Bird, C. Conover, J. Nichols.
2nd row: B. Kassel, J. Schwamm (president), Miss Morris (faculty advisor), L. Conrad, J. Sherwin.
Back row: J. Doane, B. Evans, K. Horton, J. Young, A. Batchelor, M. Lyman, A. Westbay.
DEBATING CLUB
1st row: S. Cross, A. Westbay (president), J. Young, H. Green, S. Smith.
Back row: M. Burgee, K. Cole, K. Horton, B. Weschler,L. Conrad,
HOCKEY TEAM
Back row: S. Porter, A. Hyde, H. Green, C. Conover.
2nd row: S. Cross, P. Perkins, B. Evans, J. Nichols.
1st row: S. Smith, A. Westbay (captain), J. Shortlidge, M. Hampson.
SOCCER TEAM
1st row: M. Burgee, K. Cole (Captain), A. Mahoney, J. Young.
2nd row: B. Baxter, N. Newton, M. Lyman, M. Tuttle.
Back row: J. Bird, A. Goman, P. Freeman, K. Burton, M.Hill,
SWIMMING TEAM
1st
row: S. Cross, M. Hill, J. Shortlidge, J. Young. Back row: K. Cole, B. Evans, A. Hyde, C. Conover.
TENNIS TEAM
1st row: P. Freeman, H. Green, S. Smith, C. Conover. Back row; F. Antupit, B. Evans, J. Nichols, M. Hill, K.Cole.
YEARBOOK STAFF
Seated: J. Shortlidge (co-editor), S. Poole, Mrs. Judd (faculty advisor), M. Tuttle (co-editor).
Standing: K. Cole, M. Burgee, J. Bird, N. Schuster, M. Lind, C. Caswell.
PEGASUS STAFF
1st row: S. Porter, J. Sherwin, B. Mitchell, J. Schwamm.
2nd row: J. Shortlildge, Miss Lang (faculty advisor), H. Green, B. Kassel (editor).
Back row: K. Cole, M. Burgee, A. Westbay, B. Evans, C. Conover.
REMEMBER
Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh were sitting side by side in the Enchanted Forest, doing what they liked best, just being with each other, and doing nothing. Pooh was thinking about the things he liked best; like having a little something at about eleven o'clock, or doing Things with Chrisopher Robin and Piglet.
"What are you thinking, Christopher Robin?" he said.
"Well, Pooh, I'm Remembering," said Christopher Robin thoughtfully. Pooh thought he knew what that meant, but he wasn't sure.
"Isn't that thinking about people you know and what you've done with them?" said Pooh.
"Yes, that's what it is, Pooh." said Christopher Robin.
Do you remember those first few days when the new girls felt so new and the old girls renewed old acquaintances and made new ones . . . the smell of hot dogs and burnt rolls at those wonderful picnics in the fall. All aboard for Clark School — remember? So near to Dartmouth yet so far. The athletes recall the victory and defeat of Mary Burnham,the bruised backs and knees and the way everyone felt coming home victorious. Do you remember when the Mask and Wig Club did a reading of "Our Town" and when they gave "Letters to Lucerne," yes, and some of the girls cried? It wasn't long
before we were hunting up costumes to wear to the Christmas banquet, feasting on turkey, and being amused by the Mummers and the Waites. The Christmas Pageant came and went with "flights of angels" and Christmas carols • music by the Music Club and the pantomine by the Mask and Wig Club. Then we said goodbye and went home for vacation.
We came back. Some of us were rested; others were still feeling those "vacation-istoo-short" pangs. The next thing we knew we were rushing to and fro, cramming for mid-years. But all bad things come to an end and soon we were launched into the long winter term. Everyone struggled. There were college letters to be written; French, history, and a million other subjects to be worked over. Life was brightened by Biology and Chemistry classes! Do you remember those barnyard noises and the brimming test tubes?-precipitates-Ugh, and all the wonderful spreads-peanut butter and jelly on the carpet and those oh so comfortable blue jeans? Do you recall the Spanish Club and Middler Class teas and food sales with the whole school stuffing themselves with goodies? There were some big events too,the advent of the Seminar on Religion and the enlightening assemblies on eighteenth century art, music, literature and history given by the various classes. The winter term wound up with the combined efforts of "Hamp" and Williston offering "First Lady" for both schools' entertainment. Who will ever forget the momentous Saturday, March tenth when the seniors leapt over the last hurdle — College Board Exams and the whoops of joy mingled with fears, when it was all over?
Again vacation
The Spring term brought a relaxed atmosphere. Many hours were spent rehearsing for the operetta and the results were splendid. Ah . . . . yes, and the prom! Everyone worked very hard on the preparations and had a good time at the dance. The whole week-end was a success.
Soon the commencement activities engrossed us all. Remember the rehearsals for the pageant, the cramming for exams and May Day.. . Miss Wallis skipping around the soccer field with the newly elected May Queen! Finally there were the last minute scurrying and those marching rehearsals! At last the great week-end came — remember? The Pageant was a sensation and Phoenix night was lots of fun. The Baccalaureate Service left all the seniors teary and red-eyed and the Step Sing brought the middlers up to the exalted rank of seniors. Who ever believed that the Monday of Commencement would ever come! And who will ever forget the thrill of marching down the Montgomery steps to "Pomp and Circumstance"? All our friends were so proud when we received our little green, leather-bound diplomas. The time flew. Next thing we knew the bags were loaded into the cars and the last hugs, best wishes were over — we all said, "Good-bye `Hamp' School, we'll be back to see you soon." .. . Remember?
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