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All quotations unless otherwise indicated are from Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
Dedication
You have helped us open many doors ... doors to learning, and to the application of knowledge . .. doors to friendship, and co-operative living within our school community.
You have given of yourself, your time and your patience, and we in turn have found faith within your understanding.
Your warmth of friendship and sincere interest in people will be remembered always by those associated#with you here.
It is therefore with great pride that we dedicate this, our yearbook, to you, Miss Carlson.
"Thus grew the tale of Wonderland: Thus slowly, one by one, Its quaint events were hammered out, And now the tale is done, And home we steer, a merry crew, Beneath the setting sun."
LEWIS CARROLL
Dear Class of '56:
You are such a small class, as small as many of the early classes to graduate from the school. But we all know well that bigness is no test for real worth and value. The most precious things often come in small packages. Even though you are few in number, you will leave a very big empty place in the school, for so many of you have contributed much to the happiness of our lives here. What we have in the way of physical advantages here is very small, but what our girls give in the way of spirit, friendliness and enthusiasm makes the school the fine place it is to gain the things we are seeking. The Seniors set the pitch. It might be too high, shrill and thin, or it may be too low, rumbling and depressing, but you as a class, have found the right note. For this we are exceedingly grateful. Your loyalty, cooperation and friendliness, as well as your understanding of all our common problems, have been marked.
May you take with you to the many colleges to which you will go in the fall, these qualities which have meant so much to us. We wish you the best of all the good things life can bring you as you go away from us here.
With real affection, The Principals
Faculty
MISS BEMENT ... "Speak in French when you can't think of the English for a thing, turn out your toes when you walk, and remember who you are."
MISS BIDWELL ..."Do you think it's going to rain?"
MRS. BAKER "One can't believe impossible things!"
MISS CARLSON . . "Contrary wise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic!"
MISS DELORME . . . "That's the effect of living backwards; it always makes one a little giddy at first."
MRS. DUNCAN . . . "If she smiled much more the ends of her mouth might meet behind."
MRS. GREEN ..."It's my opinion that you never think at all."
MISS HOLMQUIST . . . "However, somebody killed something! That's clear at any rate."
MRS. HYDE . . . "I'm glad they've come without waiting to be asked."
MISS KNOX "After a time we heard a little pattering of feet in the distance."
MISS LARSEN "Wonderfully fine air it is, out here."
MISS MORGAN .. • "Which bell must I ring?"
MISS O'CONNOR ..."And dear me! You're a human child!"
MRS. PARTRIDGE ..."There's the Queen's messenger."
MRS. PEARCE . .. "Come away, my dears! It's high time you were all in bed! And in a little while, however, she again heard a little pattering of footsteps in the distance ,1
MISS RAMSDEN ..."But it's rather hard to understand!"
MISS REID ..."There's a mistake somewhere."
MISS REQUA . . . "It's jam every other day; today isn't any other day, you know."
MISS STOTT "But it certainly was funny to find myself singing."
MISS THOMPSON ..."How can I have done that?"
MRS. WEBBER "Why it's a Looking-Glass book, of course!"
MRS. WENTWORTH "Things flow about here so!"
MISS WHITAKER "Well this is grand! I never expected I should be a Queen so soon."
MISS WOOD "They're getting on very well ... Each of them has been down about 87 times."
MISS YOUNG ..."I never could abide figures."
Class of 1956
Front row, left to right: C. Thorne, S. Ratner, B. Bishop, J. Heller, J. Schwartz, R. Cordingley, E. Cross, J. Soroken. Second row: C. Copeland, D. Dorsey, C. Glesmann, P. LaHait, President; L. Nichols, T. Day, J. Day. Standing: F. Robbins, L. Openshaw, S. Mosher, D. Davenport, A. Guest, K. Erickson. Absent: E. Webster, H. McKee, J. King, A. Fuller, B. Willard.
FREDERICA BISHOP
Entered Northampton 1955 Green Team; AA Secretary 5; Hockey Team Co. Captain 5; Christmas Jester 5; Assistant Art Editor L'Ormeau 5.
Binky's natural athletic ability and knowledge of the "P's" and "Q's" have earned her the position of Secretary of A.A. Her spirit and keen sense of competition spark all Northampton girls. How often we see indication of her subtle humor in a small sketch on someone's bulletin board. Binky's clothes, style and personality make her a very "tweedy" gal. Here we have a girl whose cultural interests are boundless, who besides listening and appreciating, creates too.
Were you happy in prison, dear child?
Entered Northampton 1955 White Team; Basketball Manager 4; Glee Club Vice President 4; House President 4; Spanish Club 4.
The cry of "What d'you know, Mate? What d'you know?" indicates the proximity of only one girl, Cherry. She is always ready for fun or for hard work. Because of her ability to get along with others, Cherry makes an excellent house president. Her reassuring smile and genuine interest in people help to make all troubles flee. She takes on any job with such spirit and cheerfulness that everyone co-operates with her willingly. This quality has won for her the position of manager of the basketball team. Cherry's Alice-like qualities have won her a place in the heart of everyone.
Meanwhile, we'll drink your health—Queen Alice's health.
CHERRY COPELAND
'RUTH CORDINGLEY
Entered Northampton 1952
White Team; Soccer 3, 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4, Stage Manager 4, Backstage 1, 2, 3; Mummers 1, 2; Glee Club 4; Music Club 2, 3; Baccalaureate Choir 2, 3; Christmas Vespers 3, 4; L'Ormeau 3, 4; House President 2, 3; Student Council President 4.
Ruth's ambition to be the mother of sixteen little blonds has more that matured this year, for, as President of the Student Council, "Ruthie" has literally "mothered" each member of the student body. She professes an interest in modern problems, and has one in each of the thirty residents of Hathaway! Known for her ability with a needle and thread, Ruth's room is constantly invaded by fellow students who have either lost a button or split a seam. Her talents for knitting, getting her work done before evening study hall and reading the Saturday Evening Post are well known. Ruth's charming sense of humor is surpassed only by her laughter which can always be heard throughout Hathaway. All of the members of "Uamp" thank Ruth for always being there to hear the troubles and problems of the students, who are also thankful for her leadership as President of Student Council.
I'm not a visitor, and I'm not a servant. There ought to one marked "Queen" you know.
Entered Northampton 1954
Green Team; Cheerleaders 3, 4; Class Play 3; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Spring Pageant 3; Parents Day 3; Masque and Wig 4, Backstage Work 4; Clitss Vice President 3; Music Club 4; Glee Club Secretary-Treasurer 4.
In Chemistry Class, Ellen rattles off formulas, definitions and calculations. What's more, they are always right. However, she cannot be classed as a grind. The enthusiasm and spirit that Ellen shows as a cheerleader, contributes in no small part to the success of our teams. Ellen can boast of one of the finest figures in the class, and taste in clothes to go with it. Her diligence is pointed out as sock after sock rolls off her needles. Ellen has given Northampton her best and has gained the best from Northampton. Everyone who knows her is sure that Hamp will be proud of her in the future. The sheep went on knitting all the while, just as if nothing had happened.
ELLEN CROSS
DEBORAH DAVENPORT
Entered Northampton 1954 White Team Captain 4; Soccer Team 3, Captain 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Current Events Club 3; Pegasus 4; Christmas Bazaar Art Chairman 4; Day Girl Representative 4; L'Ormeau Art Editor 4.
From the minute she came to 'Hamp, in her middler year, Debby has made herself famous by her talent for Art. First of all it was doodling on the inside cover of her "Canterbury Tales." Gradually people recognized her ability, and she began to doodle and draw animals and people on the outside cover. This made many people take notice, and 1956 found her in charge of decorations for the Bazaar and Art Editor of the yearbook. All of this takes a wild imagination which D-port obviously has.
Aside from her doodling ability, Deb is active on the athletic field and to show for this ability, she is captain of the White Team. Deb's deep understanding of human nature has made her a valued friend to many.
I'm only a sort of thing in his dream.
GERTRUDE DAY
Entered Northampton January 1955 White Team; Glee Club 4; Music Club 4.
Who but Trudy Day would be dashing through the halls like that, water pistol in hand? But this is only a manifestation of a spirit that is put to good use in sports, namely hockey and baseball, her favorites. She's musical too; she exercises her vocal chords in all our singing groups. Trudy's sense of humor is guaranteed to make any girl laugh.
And it really was a kitten, after all.
Entered Northampton January 1955
White Team; Glee Club 4; Music Club 3, 4; Hampsters 4.
Joanie may be heard singing or chatting at almost any time of the day. She is unassuming, but those who know her well realize that she is very lively at heart. Joan has devoted a great deal of time to her special interest—music. The Hampsters appreciate this. We are sure that the day girls and boarders alike will remember Joan and her singing.
Have you invented a plan for keeping the hair from being blown off?
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Entered Northampton 1955
White Team; Cheerleader Captain 4; Pegasus 4; Prom Committee Chairman 4; Glee Club Publicity Chairman 4.
Debbie is the personification of school spirit and literally radiates enthusiasm for every undertaking in which she participates. As captain of the cheerleaders, she cheers our teams to victory, even if it means the loss of her voice for a few days! It won't be hard to visualize Debbie fulfilling her ambition as an artist or fashion designer, after a year or so of study in Paris or Rome. Debbie can always be found reading the latest fashion magazine in order to keep track of the latest in styles, from that "A" line to the new flat look! One never knows—Hamp may be harboring another Dior!
Ever so many lessons to learn.
DEBORAH DORSEY
KATHERINE ERICKSON
Entered Northampton 1955 Green Team; Soccer Team 4; French Club 4; Glee Club President 4; L'Ormeau Co-Business Manager 4.
Katie is the personification of good spirit wherever she goes. Her greatest asset is her ability to enjoy people as they are. A breezy westerner, "Montana" has the classic stride of her home state, and a yodel to match. Without prompting, she is more than eager to do her share. Katie is not only a valuable soprano in the Glee Club, but, as its president, she has done much to make it one of the finest Glee Clubs in Hamp's history.
Oh, won't she be savage if I've kept her waiting.
Entered Northampton 1955 Green Team; Chorus 5.
Having this fiery-haired girl a member of the class of '56 has provided many memorable experiences as well as hilarious memories for us all. Abigail's subtle humor is matched only by her contagious giggle, which usually succeeds in wreaking havoc during more serious moments.
Who could ever forget the assembly during which Abigail innocently demanded to know,"Who put the bubble bath in the soup last night??" or her dancing in the living room of Hathaway House. Gail is equally as reliable a worker scholastically as she is a good dancer, furnishing a ready store of unexpected observations—particularly concerning Modern European History! She will take home many pleasant memories of her sojourn here at Northampton. Here I am!cried a voice from the soup tureen.
ABIGAIL FULLER
CAROL GLESMANN
Entered Northampton#1954
Green Team; Spanish Club Vice President -3, President 4; Current Events Club 4; Glee Club 4; Class Play 3; Class Vice President 4; Point System 4; Day Girl Representative 4.
Seriousness of purpose could well be used to describe Carol Glesmann, a day student from Holyoke, Mass. Carol—better known as "Clara"—has contributed much to Hamp in the realm of school spirit and enthusiasm, as well as in the area of scholastic ability and interest. Constantly seen in Hathaway, Clara is most likely to be found on the second floor ...eating ... if not in the day girls' room—which by strange coincidence, happens to be in the immediate vicinity of the "Coke" machine. Carol's ability to make friends, and her sense of humor will cause her to be long remembered by N.S.F.G.
She generally. gave herself very good advice although she seldom followed it.
Entered Northampton 1954
White Team; Hockey Team 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball Team 3, Captain 4; Glee Club 3, 4; French Club 4; Pegasus 3, Circulation Editor 4; Christmas Vespers 4; Commencement Usher 3; Point System Secretary 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Student Council Secretary 4; L'Ormeau Co-Business Manager 4.
Joan is certainly one of the most popular and most highly respected girls in the Senior Class. Her good judgment, understanding, and friendly manner have earned her the admiration of all who know her. In addition to being a prominent member of the Student Council, Joan was elected captain of the Basketball Team, another factor attesting to her popularity. As captain, she has led the girls with her competitive spirit and her desire to do everything well. With her popularity and her athletic ability, one might easily believe that Joan's studies would suffer, but this is far from true. Even while carrying a difficult schedule, she has remained one of the top scholars in the class. With all her abilities and interests, Joan is certain to do well in the future.
Answers to the name of dash.
JOAN GLESMANN
ALISON GUEST
Entered Northampton 1953
Green Team; Glee Club 2, 4; Librarian 3; Music Club 2; Class Play 2, 3; May Day Pageant 2, 3; Parents Day 2; Class Vice President 2; Day Girl Representative 3; Student Council Vice President 4; L'Ormeau Co-Editor 4; Commencement Usher 3.
Looking at All you gain the impression that there is something she is just itching to do as soon as she finishes what she is doing now. She isn't happy unless she is contributing some part of herself to the school. Her ability as an organizer won her the job of Vice President of the Student Council.
Her Amherst scarf makes all the girls envious of her address. One the greatest supporters of "Clash day" is Miss Guest. Not the tiniest accent or molecule Will escape the thoroughness of Ali's mind.
Go to sleep, darlings,'til summer comes again.
Entered Northampton 1955
White Team; Basketball Manager 4; Hockey Team 4; Hampsters 4; Christmas Jester 4; Class Play 4; L'Ormeau Literary Co-Assistant.
When you think of Janet, you can't help smiling. That mischievous glint in her eye is ever present, as "Heller" calmly hauls a stack of mail from her box and answers a flock of telephone calls her usual remark is, "just another one of my buddies." Janet brings her "joie de vivre," into all she does. Her work on the yearbook, her program chairmanship in the French Club and her position on the Prom Committee indicate that she has a serious side to her personality. Janet's only major problem is that she cannot decide whether to be sophisticated or "casually collegiate." Janet is in the final judgment the perfect prescription for someone with whom to talk, by whom to be cheered and with whom to laugh and have fun.
Why, there's hardly room for you, and no room at all for my lessons and books.
JANET HELLER
PATRICIA HURLEY
Entered Northampton 1955
Green Team; Current Events Club Program Co. Chairman 4; French Club 4; Glee Club 4.
Recognized for her scholastic ability, Pat is far from being a grind and she has participated in numerous extracurricular activities. Pat's travels in England and her quick mind combine to make her an asset to the Current Events Club, in which she has served as program co-chairman this year. Her interests, however, don't end there. Pat has contributed much to each of the organizations in which she has participated. Her modest air, sense of humor, her diligence and affability have won her countless friends at N.S.F.G. There is no doubt that Pat has a very bright future ahead of her.
A little bright-eyed terrier, you know, with, oh such curly brown hair.
Entered Northampton 1955 Green Team Captain 5; French Club 5; Glee Club 5.
Judi King has always been one classmate whose overwhelming school spirit and warm humor have cheered many a glum moment for us. A strong alto voice booming out in Glee Club, enough bracelets to sink a ship, to say nothing of the boys' schools that she has been to, remind us of this gal. Judi has pep and bounce matched by few people. She is captain of the Green Team, and has added greatly to the athletics here at school. She has ability in every field, whether it be math, English, or languages. We wonder what we would do without Walnut Hill's great gift to Northampton. There ought to be some men moving about somewhere— and so there are!
JUDITH KING
PATRICIA LAHAIT
Entered Northampton 1954 Green Team; Basketball Team 3. 4; Hockey Team 4; Pegasus 3, Art Editor 4; Current Events Club 4; French Club Vice President 4; Class President 4.
Though Pat is quiet' and at times reserved, her inexhaustible wealth of witticism has given unending amusement to her classmates. Whether exhibiting her prowess in the chemistry lab or leading her class as president, Pat has always gained the friendship and respect of all who know her. She works industriously in all phases of school life and although a day student, she frequently appears in Hathaway and has become an adopted member of this dormitory. Pat's all-round intelligence, unassuming attitude and conscientiousness will carry her far in her endeavors.
But you've no idea what a difference it makes, mixing it with all other things such as gunpowder and sealing-wax.
Entered Northampton 1955 White Team; Glee Club 5.
Dark brown hair, dark eyes, and a quite unassuming manner have marked Harriet's career at Northampton School for Girls. She is not only sensible and clever, but she is also intelligent as her grades repeatedly show. Harriet seems to have only one sincere dislike: a rainy weekend. Harriet's sincerity and friendliness have been a distinct addition to the spirit of the senior class of '56.
Its body is made of plum-pudding, its wings of holly-leaves, and its head is a raisin burning in brandy.
HARRIET McKEE
SYLVIA MOSHER
Entered Northampton 1955 White Team; French Club 5; Glee Club 5; Music Club 5; Hampsters 5; Orchestra 5.
Sylvia is one of our quiet girls. Her talents lie in the field of music. She is in all of our singing groups, and plays the violin in the orchestra. Though last summer she attended the School of French this is Sylvia's first year in the Winter School. Continuing her interest in French, Sylvia has excelled in her "classe de francais" this year. Sylvia seems to have a never ending supply of food which she shared with other members of Hathaway's second floor and a sympathetic nature which won her many friends.
What's the French for fiddle dee dee?
Entered Northampton 1955 White Team; Chorus 4; Class Play 4; French Club Program Co-Chairman 4; Class Secretary. Treasurer 4; L'Ormeau Literary Editor 4.
To her classmates, Lee will remain that phenomenal girl with a vocabulary bordering on the unbelievable. In the event of a rough encounter with a difficult vocabulary word in English class, Lee inevitably emerged victorious, her opponent crushed beneath a barrage of definitions and derivations. A scholar with few peers in her class, Lee has earned the respect of all her classmates. Her modesty, integrity, friendliness, ever present smile, and genuine sincerity have won their affection. The best of luck, Lee!
So shall I be as warm here as I was in the old room.
LEE NICHOLS
DOROTHY OPENSHAW
Entered Northampton 1952 Green Team; Soccer Team 1, 2, 4, Captain 3; Basketball Team 1, 4; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Ten Minutes by the Clock 1; Pirates of Penzance 3; Taming of the Shrew 4; Pegasus 3, Editor 4; Glee Club 4; Mummers 1, 2; Class Play 2, 3; Class President 2; Commencement Usher 3; Day Girl Representative 3; AA President 4.
"Lasses" is the mathematical genius of the class; her ability with numbers is the cause of no end of the amazement to the liberal arts element. "Lassie" is one person who certainly can be called significant in the Northampton life. Her classic words and deeds are a feature of the "esprit de corps" of the class of '56. Her achievements extend beyond the walls of Scott Hall to the athletic fields where she excels in Soccer. "Lassie" represents an ideal; she practices what she preaches in upholding the standards of the school.
Always speak the truth—think before you speak and write it down afterwards
Entered Northampton 1954 Green Team; Hockey Team 3, 4; Basketball Team 4; Riding Club President 3; Current Events Club 3, 4; Pegasus 3, 4; Masque and Wig 4; Taming of the Shrew 4; The Flower Shop 3; Class Play 4; Commencement Marshal 3; Assistant Editor to L'Ormeau 3; Co-Editor L'Ormeau 4; Social Secretary 4.
Though on the surface, Stevie seems to be the class sophisticate, under this you find a warm-hearted girl with several and varied interests. She is at home while talking of the theatre, the arts, and New York—yet her face lights up at the mention of a horse or the country. Her love of people and ability to understand them accounts for her success at "Hamp." Stevie never has a spare moment; she is either on stage, tearing her hair over yearbooks, or figuring out the social calendar. However, she always has time to lend a helping hand—perhaps this accounts for her always crowded room. The better you get to know Stevie, the more you find she has to offer.
"They don't#keep this room so tidy as the other," Alice#thought to herself.
STEPHANIE RATNER
FRANCES ROBBINS
Entered Northampton 1955
Green Team; Art Club 4; Chorus 4; Class Play 4; L'Ormeau 4.
Think about Francie and a number of qualities spring up: her sensitivity to situations, her friendliness and sincerity, to say nothing of her curiosity about almost anything. "Francoise" is always busy ... doing her homework, selling "Hamp" animals, or making shelled boxes and gilded clothes pins. As busy as she is, Francie always finds time to lend a hand whenever it is needed. She is a very determined girl, and once she sets her mind to doing a job, large or small, she sticks to it and does it thoroughly. All have seen the evidence of this quality in the results of her diet and in her studies. We know Francie will be a tremendous success in all she undertakes.
Fan her head. She'll be feverish alter all that thinking.
Entered Northampton 1953
Green Team; Backstage 2, 3; Masque and Wig 3, 4; Parents Day 2; Christmas Vespers 4; Mummers 2; Glee Club 4; Art Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, Vice President 4; House Proctor 4; Pegasus 3, Photography Editor 4; L'Ormeau Photography Editor 4.
Judy has been the photographer of the class of '56. Wherever there is a flash of light, there is Judy. She has a remarkable perserverance which enables her to catch any person in any pose. Judy's generosity in passing out food to her friends does not mean that she herself doesn't indulge in all sorts of delicacies. Her one disappointment in life is a laundry box with "just clothes in it." Judy has a pleasant smile which will be missed by all the school.
So she set to work and very soon finished off the cake.
JUDITH SCHWARTZ
JUDITH SOROKEN
Entered Northampton 1954
White Team; Dance Pageant 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Christmas Vespers 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Hampsters 4; Baccalaureate Choir 3; Music Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Current Events Club 4; Masque and Wig 4; Taming of the Shrew 4; Pegasus 3. Managing Editor 4.
"Judy" is envied for her Cinderella waist and inexhaustible supply of ambition. Since joining Pegasus staff, she has consistently been an outstanding contributor and has served this year as Managing Editor. Judy possesses an innate love of music. She is a member of three campus music organizations, owns an exciting collection of records, and has a genuine interest in "long hair" as well as the latest "hit tunes." Judy never misses an opportunity to be helpful. Her spirit of generosity and genuine interest in others makes her the perfect friend. Judy's favorite talk concerns Florida, diets, and the school activities. Sensitive to the feelings of others, and always enthusiastic, Judy meets life with "savoir faire."
Do let's pretend that I'm a hungry hyena, and you're a bone!
CONSTANCE THORNE
Entered Northampton 1954
White Team; Soccer Team 3, 4; Current Events Club 3; Spanish Club 4; French Club President 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Double Sextette 3; Prom Committee 4; Hampsters Leader 4; House Proctor 3.
And it's "much of a Con" up at the first bell every morning, such exuberance! She fascinates us all with her sophistication, as she leaves for weekends to all points on the map, and has us in hysterics the next minute, ever heard her accents? Or seen her walk up the hall in that night shirt? Connie deserves credit for her work on Prom Committee and as "Madame President" of the French Club. She has been more than active in anything and everything musical. She's usually at the piano, dancing, in Glee Club, Music Club or leading her own group, the Hampsters! Most of the "New Girls" this year won't forget the warm welcome Connie gave them and the fun and laughs she's added through this year.
Much of a muchness.
EMILY WEBSTER
Entered Northampton 1953 Green Team; Hockey Team 2, 3, 4; Music Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3; Glee Club 4; Hampsters 4; Christmas Vespers 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; French Club 2, Vice President 3; Pegasus 3, Business Manager 4; Yearbook 2, 3; Class President 3; Class Play 2, 3; Masque and Wig 3, President 4; Taming of the Shrew 4; Christian Association President 4; Commencement Marshal 3.
Short, chestnut brown hair, brown eyes, energy plus, and a piercing, "Hey group! I want a phone call!" could combine to produce only Emmy Webster. Not only has Emmy contributed to the academic life of Northampton, but also to the spirit of warmth and friendliness for which the school is so well known. If one hears the strains of "Lord Jeffrey Amherst," she may be sure that Em's nearby, for she is fond of singing and Amherst is her passion—to which all of Hathaway will readily attest! Emmy likes people, and firmly believes that they are here to stay! An idealist, she sees only the good in others, and they in turn, are quick to recognize her worth.
Oh,'tis love, that makes the world go round.
Entered Northampton 1955 White Team; Chorus 5.
Sandy haired and affable Betty is another one of those tranquil Day Girls. Besides being a good student, Betty's talent is often exhibited in the art room in one of her water colors or a sketch. After classes Betty is often found listening to the radio or to records in Hathaway's living room. Hamp has appreciated Betty's stay here, for she always seems to know a little about everything and much about some things. Everyone will miss Betty's cheerful comments on life.
But it's amazing how good-tempered she is.
ELIZABETH WILLARD
Last Will and Testament
We, the members of the graduating class of 1956, do hereby solemnly declare this our last will and testament.
Binky Bishop, being . (?) leave Jill Carey the art of "Theorizing" and to Ginger Payne the ride to good old Pennsylvania.
I, Cherry Copland, leave Silbertus to Judy Warner to help her endure those lonely Saturday nights.
I, Ruth Cordingley, being of sound body and no mind, bequeath my laugh to Nina Kimball;- The peroxide bottle to Penny Bull; and my Harvard Banner to anyone who has a spacious wall.
I, Ellen T. Cross, do willingly bequeath my knitting needles and all my yarn remnants to Shelley. To Nancy, Flip, and Penny, I leave my rip-roaring spirit for cheer. leading. And last, to Alison, I leave all my souvenirs and memories of Dartmouth (except my brother).
I, Deb Davenport, leave uncensored Bible II remarks to Ping Cramer, the art of drawing doodles on exam papers to June Barber. my pajamas to be worn by any Algebra II student during exam time.
I, Joan Day, leave with many happy memories.
I, Trudy Day, leave my French Vocabulary to Janet Saccone, hoping that she does better with it than I did.
I, Debbie Dorsey, being in expectations and jubilations of my oncoming departure leave with pleasant memories my first mother-in-law, Sonnie Damon. I also would leave my green and blue eye shadow paste to Jill Carey if she hadn't already used them up. I, having been told too often to take off my shoes before going to bed by Miss Knox,leave with cold feet.
I, Katie Erickson, being of sound mind and much sounder body do hereby will my neatness to Louise Mahoney, my yodle to Ginger Bunzl.
I, Abigail Fuller, leave my share of cookies at recess to Nancy Hopkins and my bubble bath found in the soup to whomever it may concern.
I, Clara Glesmann, being of minute mind and obese body, do hereby bequeath to Katy LaHait my ability to mess up lab experiments and my extreme loquaciousness in all classes. To Cynthia Dennett I leave my ability to make myself at home in anyone's room.
I, Joanie Glesmann, do hereby leave all future Williston swimming meets to Sue Gibson, and to Patty Babcock and to Carol Burger I leave all problems concerning next year's basketball team.
I, Ali Guest, will my rosy cheeks to Karin, my eyebrows to Mary Beth, and my calendar to anyone who wants to know how many days, including vacations and weekends, are left until summer vacation.
I, Janet Heller, having not much of a mind but much of a body, do leave to Hoobs Dubroff my statue.
I, Pat Hurley, leave my books to any willing Middler.
I, Judi King, leave to Carole Campagna the symbol of Deerfield, one silver Deerfield ring, and to all the boarders I leave my eventful weekends. To Marge Taylor I leave my little German Cohert.
I, Pat LaHait, leave to my sister my French III problems and to Barbara Flynn my seat in the back row of Glee Club.
I, Harriet McKee, leave my companion at Fort Devens to Lydia Harvey, and my quiet refined ways to Donna Robb.
I, Lee Nichols, being of overworked condition and undeveloped mind leave in haste ... my coat to Barrie Elliott and the upholding of the Naval Medical Traditions to Sallie Rodgers.
I, Lasses Openshaw, being of scattered brains but very stable body, do hereby leave my messy lockers to Daphne in hopes that she can straighten them out, what's left of my lab table to Trina, Math IV to anyone who wants it, and many things strewn around the campus.
Stevie Rainer, leave everything everywhere and my benzedrine to Nancy Perryclear whose haggard body denotes an unfinished source theme.
I, Francie Robbins, bequeath my Tetley tea bags to Robin Reeves and bequeath my willpower to Greta Nilsson.
I, Judy Schwartz, being of empty mind and very full stomach do leave my closeness to a Brown student to Lydia Harvey, to Ellen Goldberg, Barbara Flynn, and Louise Mahoney those wonderful trips home by bus, to Elaine Stowe and Jane Cordingley I leave Hamp.
I, Judy Soroken, being of no mind and sturdy body hereby leave my diet to A. Waite and my love and ability for geometry to Andy Barroll.
I, Connie Thorne, being of able body and sieve-like mind, do hereby leave to one Patricia Miller, my "N-I-C-E" and "mes amis" from Easthampton to Lydia Harvey and Alison Damon, and to the three in Lee's second floor triple, my single in Hathaway.
I, Emmy Webster, being of questionable mind and shapeless body, bequeath my two beauty marks to Patty Babcock and my voice in assembly to Judy Warner and my loyalty to Amherst to Robin French.
I, Betty Willard, leave my mailbox to Carole Compagne as I'm sure that she will need two next year.
Most Likely to Succeed ALISON GUEST
Done Most for the School
RUTH CORDINGLEY
Most Versatile STEPHANIE RATNER
Friendliest EMILY WEBSTER
Funniest
JANET HELLER
Best Athlete
JOAN GLESMANN
Through the Looking Glass
Sept. 23 . . . School opens for 32nd year.
Sept. 24 . Faculty student mixer.
Sept. 29 . Wishful thinking as fire bell sounds in Scott.
Oct. 3 . Council picnic—Much smoke and no fire!
Oct. 6 . Senior banquet—we're small but we're wiry.
Oct. 9 . Slaughter of Burnham postponed, reason . . . wet Hockey field.
Oct. 15 . Hamp social season opens and closes with Berkshire dance.
Oct. 27 . Pegasus "spreads" itself and food in Hathaway's cellar.
Oct. 29 . Hamp goblins invade Williston for Halloween merriment.
Nov. 5 . Using secondary sources, Copeland compares philosophies of Batman and Superman.
Nov. 11 . Hamp's snow-queens make good with a tie score at MacDuffie.
Nov. 19 . Masque and Wig tames the "Shrew."
Nov. 21 . Station break for Thanksgiving.
Nov. 27 . All's quiet in the library (It's Sunday).
Dec. 3 . Great success comes to the Christian Association's Christmas Bazaar.
Dec. 12 . King and Queen reign over surfeited court at Wiggins.
Dec. 17 . Christmas Concert and dance at Williston.
Dec. 18 . . • Christmas Spirit created by Christmas Vespers.
Dec. 21 . Current turned off in the fences ... Girls leave for Christmas Vacation.
Jan. 11 . Girls return from vacation to a fate
Jan. 13 . Friday the 13th proves disastrous to everyone but Schwartz, she thought it was Thursday.
Jan. 27 Worse than death—EXAMS!
Jan. 31 . Miss Young states the Pythagorean Law, Lasses Openshaw tries to repeal it.
Feb. 12 . Art class makes a day of it in New York.
Feb. 14 . . • Proved uneventful.
Feb. 20 . . • Snow sculpture reveals talent hidden in the gym classes.
Feb. 27 . . • Solid Geometry starts. Lee Nichols seen in 3-D glasses.
Feb. 29 . . • Miss Bement whistles in class.
Mar. 9 . . • L'Ormeau goes to press ... Staff goes to Shanghai.
Mar. 10 . . • Concert with Amherst.
Mar. 17 . . . College Boards ... Senior Class numbers twenty-eight less.
Mar. 18 . . • Seniors leave for Spring Vacation .. . Railroad Company hasn't a chance as Hamp invades.
Apr. 2 . No, we didn't return from vacation . . . Phi Beta Kappa at Smith.
Apr. 3 . . . We DID return.
Apr. 7 . . . Mr. Lauriat's discussions on life proved inspirational.
Apr. 29 . . . A singing concert at Hartford proves a great success.
May 5 . . . Royal family of "Hamp" chosen.
May 10 . . . Socialites model their "lady-like" prom dresses for faculty.
May 11 . . . All roads lead to Hamp as men arrive for prom.
May 14 . . . Prom over ... All good things must come to an end.
May 18 and 19 ... Broadway beckons to stars of "Our Town," after a fine performance.
May 21 . Exams: Oh well, better luck next year.
May 26 . A happy year is culminated by Last Prayers.
May 26 . Coke bottles, Black List and Underclassmen are burned at Phoenix night.
May 28 . Let's drink a toast of fine old brandy, or anything else that's handy. We've Graduated!
May 29 . The class of '56, now youngest of the alumnae, realize how great a part of them has been left behind ...
Fantasie Impromptu
(Things that did not happen and definitely will not) '56 graduate ... Emmy denounces Amherst ... "Montana" remembers glasses . . . Day without bells ... Ellen loses her shape ... Maude is unorganized ... Stevie buys own toothpaste ... Judi sits home Saturday night ... D-Port loses her imagination ... Jannie the Hel forgets to wash her hair... Williston burns ... Cherry the Cope prepares for the Olympics
... Stevie buys own toothpaste ... "Lasses" is brought up before council
. .. Ruth stops subscription to the Saturday Evening Post . . . Faculty makes exceptions . .. Francoise doesn't prepare her homework properly
... Stevie buys own toothpaste ... LaHait parks her car close to the curb
... L'Ormeau doesn't need any more money ... Harriet dislikes olives
... Judi and Pat Hurley come to school on the same day ... Sylvia wears saddle shoes ... Stevie buys own toothpaste ... "Sorok" goes "Asiatic"
... Clara becomes model for cosmetic company ... Stevie buys own toothpaste ... Ali prefers Williams men ... Joan Day stops singing ... Betty Willard becomes a boarder ... "Schwartzy" stops patronizing the Polish Bakery ... Faculty distributes bubble gum ... Bink leaves the closet ... Debbie stops studying ... Trudy becomes serious ... Abigail puts bubble bath in the soup ... Connie forgets to take a weekend ... Stevie buys own toothpaste...Lee-Lee does her French assignment... Chain Gang adopted as Alma Mater ... Stevie buys her own toothpaste.
Name Suppressed Desire
BARROLL, A.
BULL, P.
BURGER, C.
CAREY, J.
DAMON, A.
DENNETT, C.
DONAIS, H.
DRAGON, M.
DUBROFF, S.
ELLIOTT, B.
FRIEDMAN, C.
FRENCH, R.
GOMAN, P.
HANNUM, C.
HARVEY, L.
HAYWARD, A.
H1LDRETH, A.
HOLTZMAN, P.
HOPKINS, N.
to write children's stories
to have Liz Taylor's hair to be winner of the 1960 soapbox derby to buy some toothpaste to learn how to whisper to be no less than an HH student her own snow manufacturer to be a doctor to raise a crop of little basketball players to be a silverfish exterminator to grow a pony tail to be a Protor in a Women's Peniteniary a scholarship to University of Moscow a stable full of the finest horses in the Universe to be coach of Brown football team to be in Florida to see a full mailbox
HH in Spanish to cut somebody off
Middler Class
Pet Peeve Says
people who don't return a borrowed object her multicolored hair waiting for the shower
people with no "sense of humor"
People who take sailor hats
people who ask for assignments no place to ski long walks
anyone not in Phi Gamma
French
Lee's third floor triple people who pull her pony tail
Faerie Queene policemen
caps off toothpaste the north
"Cherry-Pink and Apple Blossom White" broken zippers
Interruptions
"Don't forget to bring it back"
"I'm starting my diet tomorrow"
"Hi, Doll Babe!"
"Dracula's mother!"
"Do I look all right for my date this afternoon?"
"Fabulous"
"Hey, Sam"
"Ye Gads"
"Whatcha doin'?"
"Hi, George"
"Oh, Panic!"
"Hyello"
"I'm embarassed"
"Don't buy out yet"
"Put him on the 'Black List'!"
"Crruumb!"
"Be good and you'll be lonely"
"Hi, You"
"Telephone for ..."
Envied For
Homeland diets athletic ability
her lilting voice at 6:55 A.M.
letters from Easthampton
Destiny mother of 25 blond kiddies ear-ring designer Kentucky Derby to set the business world on fire Navy
ability to be a Secretary of good secretary State her father's Olympic Thunderbird Champion impeccable Editor of a appearance pronunciation dictionary
having such a Williams nice brother
artistic ability her small feet
cute pony tail
mother of 18 children Mayoress of Undilla Amherst
her kilts bus driver
her horse
her perfectly curled hair
her way of dancing acting ability her laugh
back row seat in history designing clothes
Brown Broadway Swiss Alps torch singer Board of directors of A. T. & T.
Middler Class
Name
LAHAIT, K.
MADISON, L.
MAHONEY, L.
MILLER, P.
Suppressed Desire to be coordinated dancing on Broadway to be a mattress tester in Macy's front window worker in a plastics factory
NILSSON, G. to decide on a source theme topic
PALUCA, C. to be taller
PAYNE, G.
PEKALA, L.
PERRYCLEAR, N.
REEVES, R.
ROBB, D.
ROWE, L.
SACCONE, J.
SEELEY, A.
SOLIN, J.
STEADMAN, E.
SUTTON, H.
TAYLOR, M.
WARNER, J.
WOODELL, L.
to have no problems
her own car "Cadillac of course" to play "Moonlight Sonata" to sleep past the breakfast bell
to take a picture of someone when she has her hair combed! to play "Minute Waltz" in 59 secs. to major in housekeeping to associate "Hamp" with the Deerfield gang her own orchestra
Pet Peeve
no way of getting to Canoe Club
damp days
frog's eyes
wearing snow boots to have food when on a diet
her cat's white fur on her clothes
Williston dances at Williston corrections being disturbed at night
people who throw her records all, over Hathaway living room to be called, "Rowe"
senior privileges
mice no mail to end it all! lights out!
to dispense with her fallacies to teach Ludwig van Beethoven a thing or two to knit a pair of socks faster than Cherry Copeland to find her mailbox empty
an empty mailbox
B.I.
a cold room at night
Peeping Toms
Says
"But I slipped"
"Oh Fit"
"Who, me?"
"Oh, my heavens"
"Don't get shook"
"... and then he said ..."
"C'est la Vie"
"Come on, kidlet"
Envied for her HH's her red hair her innocent look her Protor jacket ability to study her singing dat ole accent low voice
ability to talk
"Hi! Ugly!!" her sneakers
Destiny
tennis champion of U. S. A.
teaching at Mt. Holyoke Day School
Ballerina a Bohemian
to own a fishery in Sweden model we hate to think
Head-Mistress of Monson Academy
Princeton algebra teacher
"See ya later, her records trouble Alligator!"
"What a riot" her brainstorms
"Hey, Trudy, wait!!"
"Isn't that darlin'"
"Are you kidding"
"Hot dawg!"
"Oh No!"
"See what I mean?"
"Hey-What's new?"
"Rude, crude and socially unaccepted"
her curly hair
mail from Deerfield her poise her forensic ability her crew cut
green hair
intellect
her contact with the Air Force
piano soloist at Carnegie Hall
to be an HH student in French
Machinac Island
Danish gymnastics teacher
United Nations
Dior's right-hand woman
gym professor at Dartmouth
to be the Headmistress of Wooster School
Miss New York of 1969
Class of '57
Front row, left to right: H. Donais, R. Reeves, C. Paluca, C. Friedman, J. Saccone, D. Robb. Second row: L. Pekala, L. Madison, S. Dubroff, L. Mahoney, G. Payne, J. Carey. Third row: C. Dennett, A. Waite, M. Taylor, J. Solin, R. French, J. Warner, President, P. Bull, P. Goman, L. Woodell, K. LaHait. Standing: C. Hannum, A. Barroll, A. Seeley, B. Elliott, A. Damon, L. Harvey, A. Hildreth, H. Sutton, N. Perryclear, T. Thun, G. Nilsson, P. Holtzman, L. Rowe. Absent: P. Miller, N. Hopkins, M. Dragon, C. Burger, A. Hayward.
Junior-Middler Class
Name Suppressed
Envied for Says Pet Peeve Destiny Desire
BABCOCK, P. to pass her tennis "Cut it out, closed windows ventilition Algebra Il Felsen" expert
BARBER, J. to be an that Southern "Room-it" Music Dictation Robert E. Lee orator D-R-A-W-L
BOORKY, J. to graduate beautiful "Hi kiddies" faculty table Latin teacher black hair
BUNZEL, G. Rhumba Teacher voice "Life's tough Becky writer all over"
CAMPAGNA, C. to own "Saks" her brown eyes "Any second Bounds! dress designer Fifth Ave. mail?"
CRAMER, E. meet Roy her French "OH!" casseroles French teacher Rogers accent
DALTON, V. to own ten long Pony-Tail "He called apple sauce altar green Mercuries last night"
EWING, M. to be another her theatrical "Ye Godfrey" sitting up debating team of Spike Jones old lady cackle straight Ewing and Keefe
FELSEN, J. to be in the lead blond hair "Not too getting up first girl student in a TV tear PURE" in the morning at Deerfield jerker
FLYNN, B. to be, or that famous "Don't gum chewing HMMMMMMM! not to be? laugh clutch up"
GIAMATTI, E. to get ten her skiing "Terrific!" people who to be a letters every day get letters Lollabridiga
GIBSON, S. Minister's her blond "Hi! Lover!" pills Williston wife hair
KEEFE, J. to have a closet ability to "Wel1111!" people who don't debating team of full of Lanz argue like Coke Keefe and Ewing originals
KIMBALL, N.
PLUTA, A.
SHAW, M.
SMYTH, F.
SOWERS, B.
STOWE, E. who knows? to own all the Bop records in the world go to Disneyland to have a fleet of sailboats to go home "Home, Sweet Home"
long eyelashes "Quiet, you guys" messy rooms doctor her teeth "Get what I mean, shared mailboxes to become rich jelly bean?" and famous
her extensive "Oh! Deeeeer!" Coke another Sarah vocabulary Bernhardt naturally anything and her allowance mad scientist curly hair everything chaos I hate to think
gracefulness everything, constantly
her crazy "I'm comin'" people who start to make Bermuda giggle argyles but Capital of the can't knit British Isles
Class of '58
Front row, left to right: E. Cramer, B. Flynn, S. Gibson, J. Keefe, E. Giamatti, J. Felson, P. Babcock, N. Kimball. Second row: V. Dalton, J. Barber, J. Boorky, R. Sowers, M. Shaw, F. Smyth, M. Ewing, A. Pluta, V. Bunzel, E. Stowe. Absent: C. Campagna.
Name
ADAMS, M.
BARRETT, B.
BARRETT, M.
BARTLETT, L.
BATCHELDOR, H.
BEAUREGARD, J.
BERGER, S.
CARROLL, D.
CORDINGLEY, J.
CRARY, S.
GOLDBERG, E.
INCHES, K.
KEOGH, M.
McCONNELL, H.
OSTLE, D.
PELLAND, P.
RODGERS, S.
SALDANA, I.
WHITNEY, J.
Suppressed
Desire
to have different colored hair
a boy who is 17 (at least!)
going home to catch up with her ambitions
Olympic skier
French cook
to be a basket weaver on the corner of State and Main
to dissect a frog
neat room to be on time for classes
Hollywood camera woman to have her diary published
Hollywood actress to be an Olympic champion
to have a place for everything, and everything in its place
to own the Brooklyn Bridge
HH in science
Junior Class
Envied for
Pixie-like appearance her red coat
charcoal grey V-neck sweater
being "with it"
stocking hat
famous jeep
the little wheels upstairs her pink formal friendliness optimism Polaroid Camera
petiteness
acting ability
numerous Parkas her pens
Says "To put it mildly"
"Oh Elria!"
"What a bird-d"
Pet Peeve
people who wiggle around in study hall strolling on the dike someone who studies
"You guys, isn't getting up this greatsy" early
"Blabberblabberblabber" no snow on the slopes
"Oh cut it out" her diet
"Oh gosh" 95's
"I didn't study a thing!"
"Are you kidding"
"Hi! Wait for me!"
"I'm so broke it isn't funny!"
"Private property" false sophistication sliding on the dike forgetting things collecting money California oranges
"How vile!" shrunken leotards
"Those brothers" spring fever
"Oh NO!" people who borrow
Destiny to be a swimming teacher to marry a millionaire fat lady in circus Spanish singer race horse jockey
Ware paper peddler to marry a Canadian Mounty, (unmounted) to be the second Einstein skunk breeder to write a book on school lady motorcycle racer cadet at Annapolis Geisha girl a weekend at Kimball Union to write a book
a date with a Collegiate boy red hair
living nearby hair cut being on time
"Please pass the pepper"
"What did ya get?"
"Gosh darn it all"
algebra the Navy!! American boys
special delivery "Anybody have Forman boys packages any food?"
• efficiency expert truck driver French diplomat with a Spanish accent to be a detective
Class of 1959
Front row, left to right: K. Inches, D. Ostle, H. McConnell, S. Rodgers, M. Barrett, J. Saldana, J. Beauregard, S. Crary. Second row: M. B. Adams, E. Goldberg, J. Whitney, S. Berger, E. Barrett, J. Cordingley, H. Batchelder, M. E. Keogh, D. Carroll, P. Pelland. Absent: L. Bartlett.
1956 L'Ormeau
Co-Editors-in-Chiel
STEPHANIE RATNER ALISON GUEST
Assistant Editor
LUTA MADISON
Business Managers
JOAN GLESMANN KATHERINE ERICKSON Assistants
FRANCES ROBBINS JUDY WARNER
Literary Editor
LEE NICHOLS Assistants
JANET HELLER ETHEL STEADMAN
Art Editor
DEBORAH DAVENPORT Assistants
BINKY BISHOP ANDY BARRQLL
Photography Editor
JUDY SCHWARTZ
Assistant
DONNA ROBB
General Stall
Carol Burger, Lee Woodell, Karin Inches, Libby Bartlett, Linda Pekala, Frances Smyth, Alice Hildreth, Becky Sowers, Hope Batchelder, Lydia Harvey, Alison Damon, Pat Hurley.
First Council
Front row, left to right: R. LaHait, S. Ratner, J. Glesmann, R. Cordingley, A. Guest, Miss Carlson. Second row: C. Paluca, A. Waite, N. Kimball, J. Schwartz, L. Openshaw, C. Copeland, D. Davenport, C. Giesmann, J. Barber, L. Bartlett, C. Friedman. Absent: E. Webster.
This was a year of success for the Student Council: The Point System, carried over from last year, was firmly established. Day Hop Weekends were tried out and found successful. Saturday night dancing in the gym was instituted. Two new amendments were added to the School's Constitution, which provide for two more Middlers on the Student Council, giving the future-Council prospects an idea of the proceedings. These are but a few of the achievements af Student Council, under the able guidance of Miss Carlson.
Second Council
Front row, left to right: P. LaHait, S. Ratner, J. Glessman, R. Cordingly, A. Guest, Miss Carlson. Second row: B. Flynn, H. Donais, R. French, N. Kimball, L. Openshaw, C. Copeland, D. Davenport, J. Barber, T. Thun, K. LaHait, C. Friedman. Absent: E. Webster.
Glee Club
Under the strong leadership of Miss Stott, the Glee Club made great progress in singing technique, the reading of music and especially the enjoyment that can be derived from group singing. They practiced often and performed well at such events as the Williston Christmas Concert, the concert with Amherst and the concert at Hartford. The Glee Club will retain fond memories of "Elijah," "Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee," "0, I Can't Sit Down," "Oklahoma," "And the Glory of the Lord,""Charlottetown," and "Are All the Ladies Deaf."
Chorus
This was the first year that groups, Chorus and Glee Club. Miss Grimes, and sang with the during March.
Hamp students were divided into separate singing The Chorus worked hard under the leadership of Glee Club at the Williston Concert, and for prayers
Music Club
Seated at piano: L. Rowe. First row, left to right: K. LaHait, S. Mosher, M. Taylor, A. Damon, J. Soroken, B. Elliott, C. Thorne, E. Cross, A. Hildreth, R. French, J. Day, A. Palucca, A. Waite, T. Day, G. Bunzl. Absent: E. Webster.
The Music Club was formed this year to replace the Double Sextette. Though this produced a smaller group, Miss Stott, with her incredible supply of energy and talent, led the group in such a way that they grew in strength and activity. The club participated in the Christmas and Amherst Concerts, and received their share of fun from informal group singing.
Connie Thorne led the Hampsters in their successful performances for various school functions. At the Christmas Bazaar they sang several carols after which we all joined them in singing "Jingle Bells." For the Class Plays we heard "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," and "Dem Bones." Their last performance was at the Prom. We were very proud of the "Hampsters" this year.
"Hampsters
Front row, left to right: K. Erickson, M. Taylor, T. Day, A. Waite, J. Day, S. Mosher, A. Damon, L. Rowe, J. Heller, C. Thorne.
Absent: E. Webster, J. Soroken.
Orchestra
The Orchestra, newly organized this year, has proved a successful venture on the part of the eight members. Under the direction of Miss Mildred Bidwell, the group performed during Christmas Vespers and the Class Plays. The creation of the Orchestra has contributed much to N.S.F.G.
This year was an enriching one for the Art Club. The group painted, modeled clay: drew, and just enjoyed a quiet, informal evening in each others' company. Several members of the club entered the Northampton Teen-Age Art Contest, and Elaine Stowe won an Honorable Mention award.
Art Club
Miss Bidwell. Front row, left to right: S. Mosher, J. Solin, C. Friedman, A. Barro T. Thun. Second row: C. Dennett, P. Holtzman, P. Ewing.
Front row, left to right: A. Barroll, Miss DeLorme, B. Elliott. Second row: J. Warner, F. Robbins, E. Stowe, A. Seeley. Absent: G. Bunzl.
Pegasus Staff
Front row, left to right: P. LaHait, J. Giesmann, J. Soroken, Mrs. Green, L. Openshaw, E. Webster, J. Schwartz, A. Damon. Second row: D. Dorsey, T. Thun, A. Seeley, A. Barro11, D. Robb, S. Ratner, D. Davenport, S. Gibson, L. Harvey, N. Kimball, E. Steadman.
After Pegasus settled itself in its new room, the staff really got down to work. They combined all the house and day-hops news into one article in each issue. Pegasus also started a Current Events column which dwelt on general issues in the news. They included, for the first time, a Photography Editor on the Staff, since they now have a number of pictures in each issue. The staff has endeavored to make the Pegasus more interesting this year. The Pegasus Staff could not have done all this as well without the fine guidance and suggestions that Mrs. Green, their advisor, has given to them.
Masque and Wig started the year with its fall production—"The Taming of the Shrew." During the winter term it sponsored the interclass competition which was justly won by the Middler Class. This spring, "Our Town" was chosen for the annual joint production with Williston. Mrs. Pearce has directed all our performances with an able and willing hand, making each program a success.
Masque and Wtg
Front row, left to right: L. Harvey, J. Schwartz. Second row: S. Ratner, R. Cordingley, Mrs. Pearce, A. Damon, L. Openshaw. Third row: J. Felsen, J. Keefe, B. Elliott, C. Dennett, R. Reeves. Absent: E. Webster, F. Smyth, A. Barroll, E. Cross.
Christian Association
President E. WEBSTER
Secretary-Treasurer E. STEADMAN
Christian Association initiated a new phase of religious activity at Northampton this year with the addition of mid-week vespers conducted by interested students. During the year, several outstanding speakers were heard at Sunday evening vespers, and starting in the spring, there was an informal discussion group conducted by a local minister. During the school year Christian Association supported various civic drives, and at Christmas, toys and gifts were sent to the Children's Aid Society. The highlight of the year for Christian Association came in its sponsoring the annual Christmas Bazaar, the proceeds of which went to the local Community Chest.
Many interschool games were scheduled this year with the assistance of Miss Knox and Miss Larsen. Because of a muddy field the hockey and soccer teams did not play as many games as the basketball team. Miss Larsen introduced a Danish Gymnastics Class which gave an excellent demonstration in the spring. The Athletic Association added a Junior member from the Middler Class to their board this year,. so that next year's Athletic Association will have an experienced member.
Athletic Association
Front row, left to right: L. Openshaw, B. Bishop. Second row: T. Thun, D. Davenport, J. King.
Hockey
Front row, left to right: J. Glesmann, B. Bishop. Second row: E. Webster, J. Heller, P. Miller, P. Holtzman, P. LaHait. Third row: A. Barroll, S. Ratner, B. Elliott, E. Stowe, A. Damon, T. Thun, A. Hildreth. Absent: K. LaHait, P. Hurley, C. Burger, T. Day.
The Hockey Team, led by "Binky" Bishop, captain, played relatively few games this fall. Stoneleigh Prospect and MacDuffie were our competitors, and regardless of the resulting ties in both games, 'Hamp showed enthusiasm for the team, and the spirit of competition was evident. Northampton School is proud of its Hockey team of '55.
The Soccer Team this year, with Debby Davenport as captain, played one game, Stoneleigh Prospect, which ended in a tied score. Unfortunately the other games were cancelled because of the weather. Despite this record, there was good spirit, and above all—the "Hamp" Soccer Team showed good sportsmanship.
Soccer
Front row, left to right: H. McConnell, D. Davenport, Captain; L. Openshaw, H. Donais, L. Pekala. Second row: J. Felsen, E. Giamatti, L. Harvey, C. Thorne, R. Cordingley, K. Erickson.
Basketball Team
Front row, left to right: J. Heller, C. Copeland. Second row: S. Ratner, L. Openshaw, C. Dennett, P. Miller, H. Donais, P. Babcock, J. Glesmann, D. Robb, C. Burger, P. LaHait, B. Elliott, T. Thun, J. Warner. Absent: T. Day.
This year's Basketball Team was ably led by Joan Glesmann. The team competed with several other schools and although they were unable to conquer their strong opponents, the school was proud of their enthusiastic team. The highlight of their season was the field day at Northfield School for Girls.
Hamp's cheerleaders have worked hard to improve the school spirit at games, and have done a good job! They introduced new cheers and old ones revised during the year. The girls spirited N.S.F.G. to victory, or cheered them in defeat with pep and enthusiasm, adding much to the excitement of every game.
Cheerleaders
Front row, left to right: D. Dorsey, P. Bull, P. Holtzman, N. Perryclear. Absent: E. Cross.
French Club
Front row, left to right: C. Burger, M. Taylor, T. Day, J. Beauregard, P. Pelland, S. Gibson, C. Friedman, R. French, L. Madison, P. Hurley, J. Saccone, S. Mosher. Second row: B. Sowers, L. Nichols, A. Barroll, Miss O'Conner, C. Thorne, Miss Bement, P LaHait, J. Heller. Third row: K. LaHait, N Kimball, G. Payne, L. Rowe, A. Hildreth, J. Solin, L. Mahoney, T. Thun, P.#Miller, J. Barber, K. Erickson, B. Elliott, G. Nilsson, J. Glesmann, L. Woodell, D. Robb, R. Reeves. Absent: J. King, A. Guest, E. Giamatti, P. Ewing, E. Cramer, B. Barrett, M. Shaw, F. Smyth, J. Soroken.
Every third week the French Club met under the direction of Miss Bement and Connie Thorne, president.#Various French games were played and some interesting slides of France were shown. The club enjoyed learning the French National Anthem, "La Marseillaise." The meetings were entertaining and stimulating, and after each meeting, everyone felt us though she were closer to the French. people and their culture.
The Spanish Club, with Miss Thompson as advisor, had a successful year. Although they devoted most of their time to the Spanish language and culture, they also conducted a profitable food sale. Later in the year, the group attended La Flamenco, a Spanish movie shown at Mt. Holyoke College. The activities of the club were#concluded by the Spanish banquet, held in May.
Spanish Club
Front row, left to right: C. Copeland, S. Gibson, P. Holtzman, J. Soroken, E Cross. Second row: C. Thorne, R. French, C. Glesmann, Miss Thompson, J. Schwartz, I. Saldana. Third row: L. Bartlett, G. Bunzl, P. Goman, J. Beauregard, M. Barrett. Absent: A. Hayward.
Current Events Club
Front row, left to right: J. Soroken, G. Nilson, P. LaHait, C. Glesmann, S. Ratner, D. Davenport. Second row: L. Harvey, E. Steadman, Miss Holmquist, P. Hurley, C. Dennett. Third row: D. Robb, S. Burger, M. Keogh, A. Guest, D. Carroll, R. Reeves.
The Current Events Club, with an eye on the international sphere, had as guest speaker, Professor Valentine Giamatti, of the Department of Italian at Mt. Holyoke, who discussed "Communism In Italy." A movie about Japan, and one explaining the design and purpose of the United Nations, were the next enterprises of the club. Following a series of discussions concerning the United Nations and its role in the American Way of Life, the club's activities were highlighted by a trip to the United Nations. Miss Holmquist served as advisor to the group.
Patrons and Patronesses
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Barrett, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Barroll
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Bartlett, II
Mr. Livingston Bunzl
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Carey
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Copeland
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cordingley
Rev. and Mrs. Stephen T. Crary
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Cross
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Dalton
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. R. Corkin Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. Leif Erickson
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Glesmann, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. Earle W. Goman
Mr. and Mrs. J. Alfred Guest
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic S. Harvey
Mr. John Harvey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Heller
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hildreth
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Dr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Holtzman
Mr. T. T. Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurley
Dr. and Mrs. Henry W. Kaessler
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LaHait
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. Archie C. McConnell
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mosher
Capt. and Mrs. Ira C. Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. J. Arnold Openshaw
Dr. and Mrs. Earl G. Reeves
Mrs. Carl Reich
Mr. and Mrs. Lino J. Saldana
Mrs. Arthur J. Smyth
Dr. and Mrs. Bowton Sowers
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Stowe
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Thorne
Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand K. Thun
Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. White
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BORDRS
Barrett, Crol
Barrett, Marion
Barrington, Cynthia
Barol1, Anne
Bartlett, Elizabeth
Leadel, Louise
Beauregard, Jcan
Bergan, Juliet
Block, Penelope
Boorky, Judith bull, 'Penny" Bunzl, "Giner"
Burger, Carol Butcher 1 Elizabeth Cordingley, Ellen
Corcingley, Jane
Damon, flison Damon, Faith Dennett, Cynthia Dewey, Carol Libroff, "Shelley" Elliott, Barrie Flynn, Barbara French, robin Friedman, Carol Gibson, Susan Gibson, derìdy Gieser, Marion Goldberg, Ellen Griffin, lsael Hall, Alison Harvey, Lydia Hayward, nne Hildreth, .lice Hirshberg, Elaine
Holorook, Sandra Holtzmn, FhylLis Hornsby, Leslie
Inches, Karin Kimball, Nina Learned, Forothy Mahoney, Louise Miller, Patricia Minty, Sharon Mintz, Priscilla Morn, Cristina Nilsson, Greta Pyne, "Ginr" Pease, Judith Pollard, Jane
ReeTes, Robin
Eobb, Donna
Rosenberg, Katherine Rowe, Linda Saccono, Janet
Saldana, Isabel
Schloesser, Jeanne
Seeley, Kathleen
Shaw, Sardra Solin, Joy
Sowers, Eebecca
Stonington, Ftricia
Stowe, Elaine
Sutton, Harriet
Jwartwood, Caroline
Taylor, Nargery
Thun, Katrina
Waite, lison
.øalker, Pauline
Warner, Judity
Watt, Barbara
Winding, Lorna Woodell, Lee
DAY GIKLS
Adams, Mary Beth Ba'cock, Patricia Bagg, Marion Barber, June Barrett, F lisabeth Barrett, Ingrid Barrett, Laura Batchelder, Hope Berger, S-ndra Berman, Marjorie Brown, Anne Brown, stephanie C&rnpagna, CE role Carroll, Debra Cashdollar, "Penny" Cramer, Elisabeth Crary, Sarah Dei3arbieri, Linda
DeBarbieri, Mary Dempse, Janet Donais, Harriet Dragon, Mary Lou Dreikorn, Nancy Lurand, Patricia Ewing, Margaret Felsen, Jill Finn, Barbara Garis, Leslie Giamatti, Elria
Gleason, Sarr3ra Goman, Priscilla ,-l3udheim, Sigrid Hall, Betsey Hannum, Chrlotte
Higgins, nno Hopkins, Nancy Keefe, Joan
Keogh, Mary Eflen
LaHait, Kathleen like, Judith Laraen, Lesloy McConnell, Heather Madison, Claire Mason, Lata Nelson, Edith Ostle, Daphne Paluca, Carol Pekala, Linda Pelland, Pige Pluta, A).ice
T.Sherk, Lida
Sniyth, Frances Snow, Flizabeth
Stramese, Mary 'nne Thompson, rLarjorie Todd, Frances Winborne, Boiling Winterer, Katrin
Zavorski, Patricia
