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The Vermont Hosiery and Machinery Co. NORTHFIELD, VERMONT

Property of NORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Northfield, Vermont Accession I Date: 1~/1'0& i* Class: No. (Vol.)

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Published by The Senior Class of Northfield High School Northfield, Vermont

As we, the departing class of 1948, leave the halls of Northfield High School, we wish to express our profound and sincere thanks to Mrs. Ruth Rowe. Both as a teacher and as an understanding and sympathetic friend, she has devoted much time and effort in preparing us for our future lives. In acknowledgment of your unrivaled interests in our school and personal enigmas, we dedicate this book to you.

Editor-in-Chief ..

Joe Cournoyer

Assistant Editor

Priscilla Dole

Associate Editors

Peggy Ashton Kenneth Billings Martin Bingham Esther Drown Max Newbrough

Business Manager

Jack Jouret

Advertising Manager Associate Advertising Managers

Buddy Goodrich Jack McGrath Sie Staples Loraine Williamson

Art Editor

Merle Hicken

Circulation Manager

Gene Provost

Associate Circulation Managers

Nancy Clough Kay King Stan Maheu

Class Adviser .

Mrs. Ruth Rowe

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"Caroline"

ABBEY, CAROLINE Art 2; Home EC. Club 2; Photography Club 3.

Caroline's policy is being seen and not heard. As one of the more reserved members of the class, she keeps her words of wisdom to helself and thus enriches the value of her presence. Although at the present moment she does not seem interested in members of the opposite sex, we are sure that at some future date her four years of home economics will be put to useful practice.

ALDOUS, ERNEST

"Ernie"

Middletown Springs High School, Vt., 1, 2. "Still water nmx deep." Here is a progressive young man who we predict will some day realize the true meaning of fame. Every class has its quieter members, and Ernest has chanced upon the secret of making his presence felt and his genius known by the less boisterous methods of life. Yet he is not without an imagination, for you have only to know him to realize his true worth.

ASHTON, MARGARET Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; All-State Orchestra 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play Contest 2, 3; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Dramatic Club 2; Girls' State 3; Pirates of Penzance 3; Marshal; Cheer Leader 3, 4. Swish! Bang! Pow! Here comes Peg in her Jeep. (Late for school.) Go up the right side of the stairs, please. There she is again, keeping the mad rush of students from colliding and killing one another. And that isn't all. She is also the songbird of the class and plays the bass violin. With all of the talent you see thus displayed before you, don't you agree with us that this young lady is well on her way to fame?

BILLINGS, KENNETH

"Ken"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Orchestra 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Senior Play 4; One-Act Play 4. Milkman, keep those bottles quiet. That's what Ken must hear every morning about 4:30. Besides doing all his school work he had to write his editorials for the Rambles. With all those troubles he still finds time to smile and crack jokes. His motto is, "Keep your troubles to yourself; nobody else wants them." He plans to study for the ministry after graduation. We wish him luck and success.

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RAMBLER BINGHAM, MARTIN Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; All-State Orchestra 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Vice President of Class 2, 4; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Manager of Basketball 4; Rambler Staff 4; Rambles Staff 4; Senior Play Committee. The Falls would have been a dull place without Bing's ingenuity and never-ending supply of ideas. He is one of those few who has the gift of making friends and slighting none. The secret of his success is a dynamic personality that will some day lead him to the front in the course of his life.

BUCK, PHYLLIS

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"I'h nl"

Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation 1, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Art 2; Music Festival 4; Rambles Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2; Marshal 4; Volley Ball 3; Mikado 3. Who's Phyll? Why, she's that girl over there typing, with the happy smile on her face. In four years of high school we don't remember ever having seen a cross look. Although she's quiet in school, she must have excellent salesmanship talk, judging from the ads she has procured for the Rambles.

CHAMBERLIN, ALBERTA

"Bert"

Glee Club 3, 4; Music Appreciation 1, 2; Art Club 2; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; Home EC. Club 2; Marshal 4; Music Festival 4; Charles P. McKnight Award 1. Bert picks no favorites and has a ready word for everyone. When, in the future, we look back, we will be proud to recall that she had been with us. She has been a standby and a help to all who called on her for assistance. Although it has been very difficult for her to master her studies, she has done so with a courageous heart. We wish that all of us could have done as well as she has.

CLOUGH, NANCY

"Nun"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; Latin Club 2; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Dramatics Club 2; "Pirates of Penzance" 3; Music Festival 3; AllState 4; Cheer Leader 4; Marshal 4; Rambler Staff; Senior Play Committee; Volley Ball 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. Northfield, Northfield, Rah, Rah, Rah! What's this, anyway? Cheer leading practice, of course. Mrs. Rows always seemed to have trouble making Nan talk loud enough for anyone to hear her in English class; but just put her on the basketball floor. Brown hair, laughing blue eyes and a sunny disposition, that's our Nan. We are sure that whatever career she picks as her objective in life, she will leave all opposition far behind.

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COURNOYER, JOSEPH

"Joe"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President Glee Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Basketball 4; Rambles Staff; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2; All-State 4; Magazine Contest 4; Student Council 3; Rambler Staff 4; Patrol 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; One-Act Play 4. U. S. history would have been dull without Joe there to liven things up a little. We don't know why Mr. Kidd refused to allow him to move out of that front seat, but we have our suspicions. As business manager of the Rambles, and editor of the year book, he has put his whole heart into his work. We hear he is going to grace the army with his presence very soon. We'll miss you, Joe, but we're still rooting for you.

CRONEY, MURIEL Honor Roll 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Secretary of Class 2; Dramatic Club 2; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Mikado 3; Thanksgiving Concert 3; Music Festival 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Farmers' Ball Committee 4; Latin Club 2; Art Club 2. When they gave out personality, they must have endowed Goldie with an unlimited supply. The nickname is, in this particular case, very appropriate; for those golden tresses are her pride and treasure. We didn't know that she was interested in the chicken business, but she must be; otherwise, how could you account for this "Hatch"ing business?

"Quiver"

DAVID, GLORIA

Glee Club 1, 2; Art Club 2; Home Economics Club 2; Thanksgiving Concert 2; Christmas Pageant 2; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Shorthand Certificate 3. Want any nails, shovels, or saws? See Gloria. She puts in her time at Dearings'. She also spends so much time at the Falls on Friday nights that you could almost call her one of the "Falls" gang. Sha loves to dance, and there is a dance down there every Friday night. All kidding aside, Gloria, we wish you all the luck in the world.

DOLE, PRISCILLA

"Percy"

Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Music Festival 3; "Pirates of Penzance" 3; Girls' State 3; Volley Ball 3; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Marshal 4; Senior Play Committee 4; All-State Group 4; Glee Club President 4; Farmers' Ball Committee 4. "// you are erer looking for n f r i e n d , well, here I inn." Whoever it was that once said brains and beauty could not mix must never have chanced to meet Pris. She has proved to be a great asset to the class because of both her scholastic and social activities. We are sure that she will make as great a success of her life as she has of her high school undertakings.

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"Bruce"

DOUCETTE, BRUCE

Montpelier High School, Vt, 1, 2, 3; Honor Roll 4; Debating Club 4; Basketball 4. Bruce, a recent addition to the "Falls" gang, arrived here for his senior year from Montpelier. Everyone knows and can easily recognize that cheerful smile. Where does he spend his free time? Well, when he's not cooking for the National Guard, he spends "hours and hours" ( ? ) solving Mr. Allison's trig and solid assignments.

DOUCETTE, DURWOOD

"Dewey"

Montpelier High School, Vt., 1, 2, 3; Honor Roll 4. Look at him blush! Dewey does well in keeping himself unattached to any of the girls around, but they just won't give up. Coming from Montpelier High to Northfield this year, he is classified as a swell guy. His laughing blue eyes and buoyant spirit have made him well liked by everyone. We hear that his ambition is to be a swabbie after graduation. We hope he doesn't get seasick.

"Exthcr"

DROWN, ESTHER

Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Aquarian Club 2; Volley Ball 3; Glee Club 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Music Festival 4; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Farmers' Ball Committee 4; Marshal 4. Esther is that girl in the blue Chevrolet that we see bringing a car full of kids to school every day. Without her to depend on, the class of '48 wouldn't have been nearly so far ahead as it was. With her vivacious personality, sparkling blue eyes, and constant dependability, Esther will always be successful.

DUQUETTE, EDWARD

"Eddy"

Honor Roll 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State, 2, 3; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2; Aquarium Club 2; Spring Pageant 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; Art Club 2. Eddie is the mechanical genius. He tinkers with everything from C. A. P. motors to the senior home room pencil sharpener. Besides this he belongs to the National Guard. With his special talent, he will probably be working in a garage, or even owning one, in the near future. We know that he won't fall asleep as much as he used to in history class.

RAMBLER FOGG, HARRIET

"Harriet"

Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation 1; Vice President of Horn? Economics Club 2. She's here; she's there. Always with a bright smile and a happy hello for everyone. Anycne with less courage than Harriet would never have had the courage to face such hardships and coma out smiling. With this true school spirit and courage to face life, we are proud to have had her in our midst.

FOSS, KATHRYN

"Kay"

Honor Roll 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Art Club 2. If you were to walk into study hall and catch a glimpse of knitting needles and flying fingers you would know Kay was there. There was never a day that she forget to bring an unfinished sweater or a pair of socks to pass the time working on. Her notebook was never full of English notes, but the artistic drawings and fashion designs found there were really a work of art.

GARDNER, R I C H A R D

"DM;"

Uxbridge High School, Mass., 1; Simon Gratz High School, Pa., l',i; Bridgton High School, Me., 2y 2 . Here we go! Whenever Dick is around we can always plan for a hilarious time and a great many laughs. Many a time he has enlightened a dull day with his corny jokes and witty remarks. Chemistry lab was always a great experiment for him. He could usually invent new devices for transporting water and heating glass tubing. We will always remember him for his unfathomed supply of vim, vigor and pep.

GENERO, JOSEPH

"Joe

Glee Club 1, 2; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3; Aquarium Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; Art Club 2; Rambles Staff 4. What's going on up there? Nothing; just Joe and Dick raising a little excitement. What about? Could be almost anything. They are always keeping the place alive. Who's Joe? Oh, he's the felIcw down at Denny's that gives you a pound of thumb with every steak. With all that energy, he'll surely go places in life.

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"Howard"

One-Act Play 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Basketball Manager 4. Howard is our most promising contemporary literature writer. He has often astounded us with his knowledge of English and his extensive vocabulary. Some bright day in the future we hope to hear that he has succeeded in all of his ambitions, and that he has been recognized for his talent.

GOODRICH, CHARLES

"Buddy"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3, 4; All-State Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 2, 3; Boys' State 3; International Music Festival 3; Spring Concert 3, 4; Ski Team 4; Cheer Leader 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4. Buddy is that handsome young man with the beautiful voice. Business managing will probably be his choice of a career, as he has dene an excellent job of managing the business of the senior class. Whatever his choice of an occupation, we are sure that it will be right.

HART, CORINNE

"Coi-hmc"

Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2; Art Club 2; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Mikado 3. Corinne is so shy that it has been very difficult for us to know and understand her. Yet, those that have been lucky enough to really get to know her have come to recognize her as a true friend and a loyal classmate.

HEBERT, JOSEPH Honor Roll 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; School Boy Patrol 3, 4; Aquarium Club 3; Music Festival 3, 4; Mikado 4; Thankgiving Concert 2, 3, 4. What do you mean, your sidewalk's not plowed? Joe is running the treaded snow plow today. He doesn't show much interest in the girls; but we think he must have one somewhere, judging from those various trips to the basketball games. With his rare sense of humor and his mechanical mind, his future looks most promising.

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RAMBLER H I C K E N , MERLE Morrison High School, Maryland 1; Glen Bernie High School, Maryland 2; Honor Roll 3; Social Chairman, Senior Class 4; Orchestra 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 4; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Spring Concert 4; Music Festival 4. Merle, whose middle name is Casanova, is skilled in two arts — the art of drawing and the art of love. These interests have been main attractions of the entire class for the past year. Besides these two better known arts, he has also been very assiduous in all school activities. We hope that one art or the other will someday help him on the road to fame.

HILL, MONA

"MdlKl"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; One-Act Play 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Spring Concert 4; Music Festival 4; Marshal 4; Rambles Staff 4. Mona is a true friend of all. As she travels through life we ara sure that she will always be met with warmth and sincerity. Her helping hand on the school paper has been invaluable, as she could always be depended upon to do her part accurately and on time. We hear that the enchanting hours of many of her evenings revolve about outside interests. Well, what young man would not be proud of the company of so charming a miss?

HULL, JUNE

"Jiniif"

Hartford High School, Vt, 1; Middletown High School, Vt, 2; Senior Play Usher 4; Farmers' Ball Committee 4; Honor Roll 4. If there were ever any mysterious procedures under way in the senior room, you could usually be fairly certain that Junie was there. Those flashing, dark eyes and raven black hair denote a jolly and cheerful personality. It would be difficult to try and describe the many pranks which have originated in her mind, but we are sure that NHS will miss her.

JOURET, JOHN

"Jack"

Norwich Free Academy 1, 2; Spring Festival 3; Vice President 3; Thanksgiving Concert 3; President 4; Glee Club 4; All-State Chorus 4; Music Festival 4; Spring Operetta 3, 4; Christmas Concert 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Rambler Staff 4. Jack is the handsome heart-breaker who cannot seem to help leaving feminine hearts in a state of eclipse. Well, why not? Who would not be enchanted by those twinkling blue eyes and that charming smile? He has shown great interest in both dancing and basketball, but all his time can't circulate around these extra-curricular activities, because his chief interest revolves around a certain "King."

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"Marty"

KIMBALL, MARTHA

Honor Roll 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2; Dramatics Club 2; Volley Ball 3; Glee Club 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Music Festival 4. If there was ever a quiz in the near future, you would see Marty frantically grab for a book and bury herself in it. We don't know why, but, somehow, her week-ends and evenings never seem long enough to do all her studying. She has gained the respect of all her friends through her jolly and carefree manner, as well as her knowledge of shorthand and typing.

KING, KATHLEEN East Hartford High School, Conn., I 1 /,; Art Club 2; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; Glee Club 4; Marshal 4; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Farmers' Ball Committee 4; One-Act Pay 4; Senior Play Committee 4. Those "pretty blue eyes" are a treasure, Kay. Don't let them ever lose their sparkle. Mr. Allison's secretary, alias Kay. That's why, if you were around N. H. S. at about 8:30, you would see her rushing frantically around, collecting tardy slips, and then trying to reach her station as corridor marshal before the second bell. We might also add that Jouret and King have been the "Romeo and Juliet" of the class for the past two years.

MACY, RUTH

"Ha th ic"

Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 1, 2, 3; Art Club 2; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play 2; Dramatic Club 2; Music Festival 3, 4; Mikado 3; Supper Committee 3; Rambles Staff 4; Senior Play 4; All-State 4; Farmers' Ball Committee 4. Ruth is our salutatorian. We have often wondered how she managed to do "A" work and still have time for all the extra things she has done. Her friendliness and consideration for others have won for her our respect and affection.

MAHEU, STANTON

"Stan"

Honor Roll 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 4; Senior Play Committee 4. Stan was cur pride and joy on the basketball team. That 6' 2" of his sure was a great advantage. He could just drop the ball into the basket. When not in school he is seen working in his father's store. We are sure that his business experience will be of great value to him. If prophecies are of any value, we prophecy that he will be a success.

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McGRATH, JOHN

"Jack"

Honor Roll 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; One-Act P'.ay Committee 4; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2; Christmas Pagant 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; Art Club 2; Spring Concert 3, 4. Hmmn! Who's that sitting in that seat way back in study hall, puzzling over Macbeth? Jack, of course. Nevertheless, we are sure that this amiable, fun-loving, easy-going, ambitious young man is destined to become a successful figurehead in the field of mechanical engineering. We hear that he is seriously considering the bonds of matrimony, too. We sincerely hope that he will become successful in both his undertakings.

"Maxic"

NEWBROUGH, MAX

Honor Roll 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Art Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3; One-Act Play Contest 2, 4; Rambles Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Associate Literary Editor 4. Where's Max? It seems he's involved in some scientific theory of his own making and has forgotten the time. On the basketball floor he was known as a small pack of dynamite, and then he also played a leading part in the senior one-act play. It is not everyone who can involve himself in extra-curricular activities without his marks suffering. We are certain that he will always be successful.

NICHOLS, LAWRENCE

"Liu-nj"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Basketball 1; Latin Club 3; Debating Club 4. A scientific mind and a sterling personality are Larry's distinguishing characteristics. Mathematics is his favorite standby, and, while others are dreaming of green pastures, he is patiently solving a problem in chemistry. We hope that he keeps up the good work, and continues up the ladder to success.

PAYE, J U N E

"Jitnie"

Tucumcari High School, Mexico 1; Mountain View High School, Missouri 3; Honor Roll 2, 4; One-Act Play Contest 2; Senior Play 4; Rambles Staff 4. Junie was seen chiefly whizzing around with material for the Rambles. She first came to us in her sophomore year, then left, but came back to our ranks to finish her high school education. From that dreamy look in her eye and that diamond on her finger, we have surmised that maybe at a not too distant future date she will be settled for life. If that is your choice of a career, Junie, we wish you every success.

RAMBLER PEAKE, MARY

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"Mtt ril"

Honor Roll 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 2, 3; Mikado 3; Volley Ball 3; Dramatic Club 2. Who was that small figure trudging by Norwich Armory almost before sunrise on Monday morning? Mary, of course. She wanted to be certain that she wasn't going to be late for school. It seams a miracle to us that some slight breeze did not pick her up and carry her off. But we are thanktul that such a thing did not happen, for we would have missed that pretty blonde hair and happy smile.

PERRY, VINCENT

"Perry"

Honor Roll 4; Dramatic Club 2; One-Act Plays 2, 3; Art Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4. "I can't get down from my horse," is Vincent's theme song. He's another of the numerous members of the "Falls" gang. Mr. Kidd tried desperately, but vainly, to separate him from his pal, Staples, in history, but each day he would be back with Sie. If you were to see a flash, then hear a smooth laugh, you would know that Vincent was somewhere in the vicinity.

PROVOST, BERNARD

"Bernard"

Art Club 2; Photography Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. Everyone would be on time for the second bell except for Bernard. He did always manage to be a few seconds late. When you first meet him, the thought that com«s to your mind is, "Now, that is a dignified senior." But don't count your chickens before they hatch. Beneath that calm poise—well, did you ever notice the twinkle in his eye?

FROVOST, GENE Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 1, 2, 3; Music Festival 2, 3; Patrol 2, 3, 4: Art Club 2; Class Marshal 3; Pirates of Penzance 3; Secretary of Glee Club 4; Cheer Leader 4; Senior Play 4; Rambler Staff 4; AllState 4; Patrol 4. Gene is quiet at times, but it's only because he has run out of ideas for the moment. Now here, now there, he's never where he's supposed to be. That ready smile is the clue to whether he is in a serious or a merry mood. For he can be serious! Just ask some of the jeunes filles around N. H. S.

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RAMBLER SECKINGTON, EMMETT

"Emmett"

Honor Roll 4; Rambles Staff 4; Art Club 2. Who's the guy in Room D that's always flirting with the girls? Why, it's Emmett, of course. He's up to his old tricks. He was the Rambles No. 1 typist and he really turned out work on a fast scale. We don't knew what we would have done without him. We wish you luck, Emmett. We're sure you'll be climbing high on the ladder of success.

SPEAR, WILLIAM Honor Roll 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Latin Club 2; Music Festival 2, 3, 4; International Music Festival 3; One-Act Play Committee 3, 4. Billy was voted the most musically talented of the class of '48. He is also one of our numerous artists. We would have been lost without his help in doing Latin and French assignments, as he was alway an excellent student in both subjects. We are sure that if he continues to be as studious and industrious in the future as he has proved to be in the past, he will succeed in all he attempts.

STAPLES, ERVIN Honor Roll 3, 4; Class Vice President 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Dramatics Club 2; Rambler Staff 4; Patrol 4; Senior Play 4. During basketball season Sie adopted a slogan that made us all laugh. It was, "We can play ball in any old hall." His school life has been just one argument after another with his teachers. If he couldn't argue over a subject at hand, he would bring up one that he could at least make a few comments on. Nevertheless, he has usually been right, and we hope that he continues on that same k-vel in the future.

TAYLOR, JOHN

"Johnnie"

Honor Roll 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Patrol 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Rambles Staff 4. John is one of the class lovers. He was also elected most athletic of the senior class, and was appointed as a member of the second team in the Green Mountain League. He is one of those fellows that you think is calm and quiet until you meet him, and then you find out that he really has a wonderful personality. We know that he will continue to succeed in life as well as he did in basketball..

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"Jiiirh"

Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Christmas Concert 2, 3, 4; Music Festival :i; Pirates of Penzance 3; All-State 4; Senior Play Usher 4. Red hair, temper and giggles are an excellent summary of Barb's outstanding characteristics. Whenever, "Oh, 1 don't know," is heard you know she is around. Before you really knew her you might think that she was quiet. What a mistake! When put in the right place at the right time, she can quickly change your opinion of her capabilities. We don't know how she has managed to cultivate such long fingernails, but we are certain some of them must be at least two inches long.

WEBSTER, CLEVELAND

•'Clt-t't'"

Art Class 2; Photography Club 2; Music Appreciation 2; One-Act Play Committee 4. Who says that a Model T's out of date? Cleve's streamlined job has brought part of the Roxbury students down to Northfield every day for the past year. We don't know what kept it going, but only an excellent mechanic could have handled it, otherwise it might have fallen apart. And, to top it all off, Cleve was very seldom late for school.

WHITE, ANN

"Ann"

Art Club 2; Volley Ball 3; Music Appreciation 1, 2, 3. Ann is another of our entertainers. When all was quiet in study hall, suddenly a voice would boom out with, "Hey, kids, why so quiet?" But there were never any sad hearts when she was around. You never had time to be sad.

WILLIAMSON, LORAINE

"Land itc"

Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Class 1, 3, 4; Secretary of Glee Club 4; Thanksghing Concert 1, 2, 3; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Pirates of Penzance 3; One-Act Play Contest 2, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Home Economics Club 2; Art Club 2; Music Festival 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; All-State 4; Rambles Staff 4; Rambler Staff 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Marshal 4. Who was it that once said, "Big things come in small packages"? Although Loraine is small, she has certainly proved that she is capable of doing plenty of hard work. Whatever her undertaking class secretary, corridor marshal, or typing — she always comes out on top. Loraine is our valedictorian and was. unanimously chosen Good Citizenship Girl for Northfield High School.

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WILLIAMSON, RITA

"Rita1'

Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Art Club 2; Class Treasurer 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Thanksgiving Concert 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Music Festival 4; Mikado 3. Williamson, Williamson & Wright, Inc. Who are those three girls conversing in low tones after the second bell? The "trio", of course. They sit in the three last seats in the senior room, and since they are farthest from Mrs. Rowe's desk, they can talk without being heard in the front of the room. Rita may be quiet, but when she sits down at a typewriter you know that she is at horns. Typing and shorthand were made for her. She likes both, and we are certain that she will make some lucky boss an excellent secretary.

WRIGHT, DOROTHY Art Club 2; Hcme Economics Club 2; Civil Air Patrol 4. "Number, please." Dot is the owner of that voice which you hear when you ring the operator and a sweet voice answers. We dcn't know if it was her job that kept her up late nights or not, but something must have, or it wouldn't have been such a task for her to reach school on time. Nevertheless, we are certain that as she progresses through life she will always succeed and never let doubt get the best of her convictions.

Class Song As we leave our Alma Mater, at the parting of the ways, And go out to meet life's problems, in the future coming days, We will do our best to face them with endurance to the end, Without fear, without reproach, is the good advice we lend. When we recall our school days and our classmates, one and all, Happy memories in our past lives, gloomy thinking will forestall. Now we leave old Northfield High School and our loved Maroon and White As alumni and alumnae, with school spirit and foresight. Soon we'll go out to the future with determination strong, And with knowledge we have gained there in the time we thought so long, We bid goodbye to our teachers and our friends, so staunch and true, Now as we depart from school days and bid them all adieu. —WILLIAM SPEAR.

Class Motto: "Without Fear, Without Reproach"

Class Colors: Maroon and White

Class Flower: Rose

Class Adviser: Mrs. Ruth Rowe

Class Marshal: Gordon Dockler

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Class Jingles CAROLINE ABBEY

Caroline Abbey is very shy, She seems demure to passers by; Although she is a little quiet, We're all sure she'll profit by it.

ERNEST ALDOUS

Ernest Aldous is very tall; You'll find him quiet in study hall. If you don't see him driving a gray limousine, He'll be in Margie's, playing a pinball machine.

MARGARET ASHTON

Although she lives on a little farm, Way up on Turkey Hill, She has a lot of feminine charm And gives the lads a thrill.

KENNETH

Kenneth Billings, tall and slim, How the girls go after him; And when there are no girls around, Kenny Billings cannot be found.

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MARTIN BINGHAM

Martin is one of the boys from the Falls, Naturally not quiet in study halls. He plays the trumpet, which is quite a feat, And often you'll find him at 58 Main St.

PHYLLIS BUCK

Phyllis seems to have no boy friends But there's always plenty of girls around; And to every conversation an ear she lends, Nowhere could a better friend be found.

ALBERTA CHAMBERLIN

We dcn't know much about this lass, She keeps her affairs in a hush. She's clever that way and what's more to say, She's one of the few who won't blush.

NANCY CLOUGH

Up at the college the boys are in a huff Over a belle named Nancy Clough. Every morning at school she's late, The reason for this — too many a date.

JOSEPH COURNOYER

He flirts with all the girls, Yet we all know You don't need to worry, Lorette. Does she, Joe?

MURIEL CRONEY

Muriel Croney — we call her Goldie, She goes with George; that's an oldie. She works at the Economy Store; A sweet kid, who needs more.

GLORIA DAVID

She may seem shy and bashful, But looks have often deceived. We're warning you — look out! She's dynamite. At least, that's what we've conceived.

PRISCILLA DOLE

Ambitious Priscilla is very well liked By the senior class and a junior, too. This fair damsel is a friend to all, Especially the star in basketball.

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BRUCE DOUCETTE

Full of vim and vigor, Just like the commercials say. Must have "Wheaties" for his breakfast To help him start the day.

DURWOOD DOUCETTE

Dewey's a new member of our class this year, And of the women he seems to have no fear. When first arrived he put the school in a whirl, And likewise the heart of many a girl.

ESTHER DROWN

Flashing around in a blue Chevrolet, Giving free rides and thrills; Cheerful, ambitious, we're glad to say, A belle from the Roxbury Hills.

EDWARD DUQUETTE

Eddie's the Rip Van Winkle Of our history class, serene; But, you see, he knows his history so well, He can reel it off in his dreams.

HARRIET FOGG

As keen as a needle and full of f u n , She's cheery and smiling like the light of the sun. In high school she's always been sure to star, And in life we feel sure she'll go far.

KATHRYN FOSS

A quiet but mischievous little pearl, She's one of the artists in our noisy din. Strangely enough she prefers to draw girls, But maybe that's because her charms draw the men.

RICHARD GARDNER

When in the course of human events It become necessary to take in one year, English II, III, and IV, Gardner says, "I've had enough! Let me outa here!"

JOSEPH GENERO

Flirting, joking, winking, He never takes a rest. And if he weren't good looking, To the girls he'd be a pest.

HOWARD GLIDDEN

Howard Glidden, he's our man; If he can't do it, nobody can. He's fond of basketball and loves to write, But chemistry problems keep him up all night.

CHARLES GOODRICH

A person interested in nurses' training, Is Buddy Goodrich, a versatile twirp; Who's always singing, "Blpop-Bleep," And sounding off with a big burp.

CORINNE HART

Ask her a question in history, Or about English literature; She's bound to know the answer, We're not positive, but we're sure.

JOSEPH HEBERT

Drives like a madman, Acts like a clown. Joe drives anything For the sake of the town.

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MERLE HICKEN

Merle is always drawing Pictures of pretty girls. ''But what could you draw better?" Asks Merle.

MONA HILL

Mona lives up in the country, Quite comfortable in her jeans. She's a vegetarian now — The vegetable being — Bean.

JUNE HULL

June Hull is always late for school, Or else she's never here. Could it be Mr. Kidd and his discipline That keeps her out half the year?

JOHN JOURET

Meeting comes to order — Flirting with Kay — "Pushing for the moon — " That's Jack Jouret.

MARTHA KIMBALL

Martha Kimball's on the ball; She may get married in the fall. The man is Arnold, with a Buick convertible, And him she snared by being flirtable.

KATHLEEN KING

We lost this beloved maiden to the Falls, Where now she's having more fun, For the people there are extremely nice, Especially those with a Hudson.

RUTH MACY

Although Ruth flirts with all the boys, There's one that's extra sweet. She thinks he has all the charm. Who is it? Why, Johnny, with his Jeep.

STANTON MAHEU

He's always out on a sunny day, Sporting that '31 Chevrolet. He may be going up Turkey Hill, Or just giving some young girl a thrill.

JOHN McGRATH

Jack McGrath, the brave fellow, He's the man that will not falter. Not a one can call him yellow When he stands before the altar.

MAX NEWBROUGH

Maxie's a little man of humor, His jokes'll have you in fits. There's happiness where ere he goes And a riot where ere he sits.

LAWRENCE NICHOLS

Lawrence Nichols, alias "Dog Ears," Is a master at debating. His cooking will have you in tears, But at Northfield Restaurant, "A" is his rating.

JUNE PAYE

Next time you're in town, honey, Why don't you give me a ring? Poor fellow, he must have mistook her, For he did just that thing.

MARY PEAKE

Mary Peake is very meek, But with the boys she's not so shy, For, after all, did she not catch Michael Henry's eye quick enough?

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VINCENT PERRY

Vincent Perry, quite contrary, How do your studies go? A spit-ball here, an eraser there, How can you behave so?

GENE PROVOST

The Romeo of the class of '48, A sheik, personified. His interests have strayed to 'pelier Since none in N. H. S. could keep him tied.

BERNARD PROVOST

Bernard works in a jewelry store, Yet his watch is always slow. Could it be that the school's clock is fast, Or is it a girl who detains him so?

EMMETT SECKINGTON

Emmett always kids the girls, That we cannot deny. He gives a few of them chills, But the rest he just gives the eye.

WILLIAM SPEAR

You'll find him doing Latin Four, Playing the piano, or his violin. Billy Boy's our class professor; Great fame, we know, will come to him.

ERVIN STAPLES

Little Sie is very small, But he always gets a ride Down to the place, Community Hall, Where Loraine turns gloom aside.

JOHN TAYLOR

John Taylor! Here's a warning For Evelyn, his lady soda jerk. He'll be doing the playing, Red, While you'll be doing the work.

BARBARA TERRY

Little Miss Terry, a ball of fire, Short and witty, speech of satire. She has a man, name is Bob; To keep up with her, he'll be on the job.

CLEVELAND WEBSTER

Cleveland Webster, a man about town, Drives a red Ford truck. Everybody likes this man of renown, But riding with him is playing on luck.

ANN WHITE

The mystery of the senior class, She's full of fun, this bright young lass. But when her temper lets go — alas! Watch out for smoke and flying glass!

LORAINE WILLIAMSON

Loraine Williamson is very sweet; She studies hard and is always neat. But when she dances to Tony Pastor, You're sure to hear her heart beat faster.

RITA WILLIAMSON

Quiet, bashful and dimpled, Rita, we shall certainly miss, But we've learned that others shall profit By our loss. Is that right, Francis?

DOROTHY WRIGHT

A sweet voice says, "Number, please?" "Who could it be?" you say. Of course, you've guessed — It's Dottie, in her friendly way.

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First row — (3) Corrine Hart; (9) Ervin Staples. Sccrnd row — (1) Vincent Perry; (3) Edward Duquette; (4) Joseph Hebert; (5) Gene Provost. Third tow — (4) Kathryn Fcss; (5) Kenneth Billings; (8) Joseph Cournoyer. Fourth row — (1) Nancy Clough; (2) John Taylor.

Fii'fit row, left to right — Loraine Williamson, Martin Bingham, John Jouret, Merle Hicken, John Taylor, Dorothy Wright. Second row — Martha Kimball, Mary Peake, Mpna Hill, Joseph Genero, Barbara Terry, Alberta Chamberlain, Gloria David, Joseph Cournoyer. Third row — Durwood Doucette, Bernard Provost, Esther Drown, Kathleen King, Ervin Staples, Charles Goodrich, Max Newbrough. Fourth row — Gene Provost, Caroline Abbey, Ruth Macy, Muriel Croney, Harriet Fogg, June Paye. Fifth row - - Edward Duquette, Lawrence Nichols, Bruce Doucette, Corinne Hart, Phyllis Buck, Ann White. Sixth row — Vincent Perry, William Spear, Emmett Seckington, Nancy Clough, Priscilla Dole, Rita Williamson, Kathryn Foss. Seventh row — Kenneth Billings, Cleveland Webster, Joseph Hebert, Jack McGrath, Stanton Maheu, Margaret Ashton.

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Senior Class History Our first taste of the Northfield High School store of knowledge came when we were entertained by the class of '47 at sub-freshman day in the spring of '44. In the autumn of 1944, we became freshmen, starting the first quarter of the game — N. H. S. Class of '48 versus Studies. To proceed with a flying start, we elected "Big Boy Sie Staples," (alias Ervin Staples) our class president. Other officers elected were: Vice president, Martin Bingham; treasurer, John Taylor; secretary, Loraine Williamson. A few weeks later we were officially recognized as part of N. H. S. at the freshman reception, which was held at Co. F. Armory and sponsored by the class of '47. Here shaking in our boots, we became better acquainted with Principal John N. Erickson, Superintendent Charles P. McKnight, and other school offiicals. Taking part in various activities, we completed the winter months in a more serious state of mind than we had maintained at the beginning of the year. Our first test of acting came when we, as almost sophomores, were asked to entertain the prospective freshman class. Jim Oberlander gave a stellar performance as a farmer. Peggy Ashton made her first appearance as the songbird of our class. The first quarter ended a comparatively quiet year; some of us had committeed a few fouls at intervals of six weeks, but we soon learned that every minute counted if we were to play a winning game. At the beginning of the second quarter in the fall of '45 we found many changes in the staff. Superintendent McKnight had died and Principal Erickson left to become a headmaster in Maine. They were replaced by Superintendent Walter D. Gallagher and N. Richard Butler as principal. Under the capable supervision of Mr. Butler, we presented the freshman reception to a full house and highly appreciative audience. This successful affair raised our spirits for further undertakings along the social line but drew heavily en our treasury and we immediately began preparations for several class dances in the attempt to dribble more money into the hands of our treasurer, Johnny Taylor. For a high class orchestra at these dances we picked the ever - popular phonograph. Martin Bingham, the man from Northfield Falls, was our class president this year. "Sie" Staples was vice president and Muriel Croney, secretary. At the half we had learned to play the game better and found out that the less fouls we made the more points we collected. After the summer time-out, we resumed our classes as juniors. With the help of our class advisers, Miss Wehncke and Mr. Butler, we elected our class officers: Jim Oberlander, the Main Street politician, president; Jack Jouret, vice president; John Taylor, treasurer, and Loraine Williamson, secretary. In the mid-winter we entered the one-act play contest in our school and came in second. The play, "Thank You, Doctor," supported the following cast: Mona Hill, Peggy Ashton, Loraine Williamson, Jim Oberlander, William Spear, Vincent Perry and Howard Glidden. To prepare for the junior prom, we held small dances during the fall and winter of our junior year. These were so numerous in number that

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the disgruntled seniors had quite a time finding a date for their social doings. The prom was given May 23rd in the Co. F. Armory, the music being supplied by the 14-piece Norwich Grenadiers. It turned out to be a highly successful affair both financially and socially. For many of us this was a close third quarter; we had set up a terrific defense against our studies and found it necessary to plan new offensive approaches to finish a fast last quarter. The fourth and final quarter was the most exciting and interesting year of our days at N. H. S. We had actually gained the distinctive title — Seniors! We were sorry to lose our principal, Mr. Butler, who had resigned to become a superintendent in the southern part of the state. His untiring efforts and friendly interest in school affairs — social, academic and athletic — have been overwhelmingly appreciated by every individual in the school. We were fortunate, however, to have as his successor, Mr. George Allison, formerly of Plainfield, who became Northfield High School's 30th headmaster. Our class officers were: President, the inimitable Jack Jouret from Northfield Falls; vice president, Martin Bingham; secretary, Loraine Williamson; treasurer, John Taylor. At the suggestion of Mrs. Rowe, our class adviser, we created a school paper — "The Rambles." Its success we owe to Mrs. Rowe and the hardworking Rambles staff. Suffering from "growing pains," it has not netted us too large a sum, but it is rated as one of the best school papers in the state and we are very, very proud of this literary venture. We hope that it will be continued down through the years. In mid-October we startled many people with our interpretation of the "Farmers' Ball." This was a very informal dance held on the seemingly "dirt" floor of old Co. F. Bizarre costumes added to the gaiety of the dance and the shotgun tactics of Vincent Perry and Joe Hebert, driving frightened "Recruits" into "The Arbor," caused much merriment. The senior play, "The Arrival of Kitty," presented at the Norwich Armory and coached by Mrs. Warren, was acted by the following cast: Mona Hill, Peggy Ashton, Kenneth Billings, "Sie" Staples, Gene Provost, Ruth Macy, June Paye, Max Newbrough and Jack Jouret. This netted a sizable sum for the treasury. Following our mid-winter vacation, the "Rambler" staff was chosen, with Joe Cournoyer as editor and Priscilla Dole, assistant editor. After attending the junior prom, which was held in our honor, we bade farewell to the Maroon and White social activities. It is frequently customary at the end of a successful season in competitive sports for a distinguished guest to present trophies and awards to the winning team. We were officially announced the winners of the game — Seniors vs. Studies — at graduation and felt highly honored to have his Excellency, The Honorable Ernest W. Gibson, Governor of Vermont, as our distinguished guest. In whichever game we play in the future we will ever be striving, "Without Fear, Without Reproach." -V | — Howard Glidden.

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Junior Class First row, left to riyhl — Shirley Jones, Muriel Cross, Joan Pollard, Harry Brusa, Perley Pike, David Gaylord. Second row — Gloria Marshall, Barbara Doney, Annette Smith, Verley Williamson, Bernice Buck, Lorette David, Madaleen Berno, Catherine Demasi. Third row — Elaine Abbott, Arlene Derby, Constance Abbott, Margaret Flinn, Barbara Jenkinson, Mildred Coutts, Betty Whitcomb. Fourth row — Gerald Billings, Earle Baker, Avis Gokey, Joyce Thurston, Arlington Flinn, Robert Maloney. Fifth Row — Lawrence Ouellett, Donald Gilpin, Charles Flynn, David Wheeler, Albert Chamberlin, Leo Donahue. Luxt row — Ralph LeFebvre, Edward Greenslit, Robert Holt, Donald Peach, Gordon Dockler, Robert Buck.

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Firxt roic, left to right — John Yearman, Ralph Hill, Hazel Greenslit, Muriel Wood, Robert Brassard, Randall Bell. Second row -- Randall Boardman, Lucy Lawton, Phyllis Sayers, Doris Macy, Constance Sargent, Marie Berno, Lillian Frazer, Millard Stranahan. Third row Homer Smith, Henry Jennett, Richard Richardson, Rita Duquette, Jacqueline Merrill, Patricia Mazuzan, Martenia Bettis. Fourth row — David Oberlander, John Diego, Gardner Buck, Evelyn Terry, Irene Hebert, Irma Flint, Frances Palmer, Nancy Abbott, Beverly Fogg. Fifth row - - Edward Jarvis, Lindsay Wheeler, William Derby, Henry Ferry, Joan Perra, Christina Hedges, Nina Perry. Last row — Wesley Rumney, Robert Luce, Max Templeton, Delwyn Gokey, Alfred Ouellett.

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Freshman Class First row, left to right — Louraine Bell, Donald Bell, Donna Hart, Beverly Knowles, Edward Shambo, Beatrice Davis, Thomas Lamson, Solon Staples, William Poss, Edwin Relation. Second row — Richard Plastridge, Adelfred Bryer, Dolores Bussiere, Marion Kolinich, Elaine Provost, Patricia Perry, Colleen Brunelle, Avis McKinney, John Bell, Darrel Amell. Thiid row -- George Cruickshank, Everett Drown, Elizabeth Maloney, Carolyn Reed, Ladora Cruickshank, Marlene Goodenough, Jane Welch, Carl Reed. Fourth roiv -— Priscilla Hedges, Shirley Hubbard, Ruby Baker, Patricia Wilson, Sandria Carpenter, Nancy McKean, James Ford, Mark Clrugh. Fifth row — James Yearman, Dorothy Plunkett, Phyllis Diemer, Leona White, Alice Ricker, Lloyd Nichols, Richard Owen, Frederick Toulouse, Mervin Thurston, Jesse Spaulding. Last row — Franklin Partlow, George Swann, Robert Sargent, William Ray, Joanne McGlaflin, Earl Williamson, Donald Neun, Richard Drinkwine, Horace Kimball, Zane Snelling, Leslie Streeter, Robert Gallagher.

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Skiing This year for the first time since before the war, the N. H. S. ski team was reorganized. A small but eager number of boys from all four classes have this past winter brought this gay sport back to high school. Despite the fact that they didn't have a coach or much equipment, they proved that the Old Hickorys from N. H. S. were still as sound as they were the last time the school had a ski team. The team placed fourth in the Vermont State Interscholastics and first in the Junior New England Scholastics. Leslie Streeter tcok first place in the combined scores for the Junior meet. Two beautiful trophies were presented to the team at the Vermont Interscholastics for winning the downhill and slalom events. Next year they will do even better, so watch out for them as they tear down the mountainside to push up our score. Harry Brusa, Manager; Charles Goodrich, Captain; Earl Baker, David Oberlander, Gardner Buck, Leslie Streeter, Thomas Lamson, Millard Stranahan.

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Marion Warren, Lawrence Nichols, Kenneth

The call for debaters was issued early last fall by Mrs. Warren. The response was immediate and profuse from the freshman and sophomore classes, but the upper-classmen seemed reluctant. Many of the original members have dropped out and others have taken their places. A few were lost when Mrs. Warren introduced the question of the year. This question was: "Should the Federal Government Require Compulsory Arbitration of Labor Disputes in Our Basic Industries?" A tournament was held in February at Northfield, in which we won once, tied twice, and lost twice. This was a good record for an inexperienced team. The officers of the club were: Larry Nichols, president; Marlene Goodenough, secretary; James Ford, treasurer. The varsity squad was: Kenneth Billings, Larry Nichols, James Ford, Marlene Goodenough and Bruce Doucette. This squad traveled to Burlington April 13th, to compete in the state tournament.

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Girls' Glee Club President — Priscilla Dole Secretary -- Loraine Williamson Librarian — Joan Pollard Treasurer — Margaret Ashton Allen, Ruby Ashton, Margaret Brunelle, Colleen Carpenter, Sandria Chamberlain, Alberta Ciough, Nancy Croney, Muriel Cruickshank, Ladora Dole, Priscilla Drown, Esther Flint, Irma

Gokey, Avis Goodenough, Marlene Hart, Corinne Hebert, Irene Hill, Mona Hubbard, Shirley Jenkinson, Barbara Jones, Shirley Kimball, Martha King, Kathleen Macy, Doris Macy, Ruth Maloney, Elizabeth Marshall, Gloria Mazuzan, Patricia

McGlaflin, Joanne McKean, Nancy McKinney, Avis Palmer, Frances Peake, Mary Plunkett, Dorothy Pollard, Joan Provost, Elaine Sargent, Constance Taylor, Elaine Terry, Barbara Terry, Elaine Williamson, Loraine Williamson, Rita Williamson, Verley

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Boys' Glee Club President — Joseph Cournoyer Secretary — Gene Provost Librarian - - Thomas Larnson Baker, Earle Bell, Randall Boardman, Randall Billings, Gerald Bingham, Martin Brassard, Robert Brusa, Harry Chamberlain, Albert

Cournoyer, Joseph Dockler, Gordon Donahue, Leo Duquette, Edward

Ferry, Henry Gaylord, David Gallagher, Robert Gokey, Delwyn Goodrich, Charles Hebert, Joseph Hicken, Merle Jouret, John Lamson, Thomas LePebvre, Ralph Maheu, Stanton Maloney, Robert McGrath, John Newbrough, Max Oberlander, David

Ouellett, Lawrence Ouellett, Alfred Owen, Richard Peach, Donald Perry, Vincent Pike, Perley Provost, Gene Richardson, Richard Spear, William Staples, Ervin Streeter, Leslie Taylor, John Templeton, Max Wheeler, David

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N. H. S. Orchestra Ashton, Margaret Baker, Ruby Billings, Gerald Bingham, Martin Bryer, Adelfred Buck, Gardner Ford, James Goodenough, Marlenc Goodrich, Charles Hicken, Merle Knowles, Beverly Lamson, Thomas Peach, Donald Perry, Patricia Pollard, Joan Sargent, Constance Spear, William Streeter, Leslie

All-State Orchestra Ashton, Margaret Bingham, Martin Goodrich, Charles Peach, Donald Sargent, Constance Spear, William

All-State Chorus Clough, Nancy Cournoyer, Joseph Dole, Priscilla Jouret, John King, Kathleen Macy, Ruth Maheu, Stanton Newbrough, Max Pollard, Joan Provost, Gene Staples, Ervin Terry, Barbara Williamson, Loraine

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Marshals Left to right, front row — Kathryn Foss, Nancy Clough, Margaret Ashton, Priscilla Dole. Back row -- Alberta Chamberlin, Kathleen King, Esther Drown, Mona Hill, Loraine Williamson, Phyllis Buck.

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Boys' Patrol Left to right, front row — John McGrath, Gene Provost, Charles Goodrich, Joseph Cournoyer. Back row — John Taylor, Berald Billings, Joseph Hebert.

Varsity Basketball Team Basketball at N. H. S. has taken on a new look. With a new and famous coach, the Maroon Marauders sent many presumed dominant teams to the showers much dejected. At the beginning of the year the odds were high against us. The Allisonets were green, while all of their opponents were Seated — Gordon Dockler, Stanton Maheu, Joseph Cournoyer, John Taylor, Robert Holt, Max Templeton. S/«»rfm# -- Coach George Allison, Ervin Staples, Kenneth Billings, Jack McGrath, Donald Gilpin, Martin Bingham, Manager.

court wise. With this in mind, Coach Allison put his big boys through a routine that made a great team. All over the state wherever they went there was the crowd from the home town to cheer them on to victory. Not every game was a win for Northfield, but we got into the Southern Tourney by defeating Woodstock 52-45, leaving us to face the strong and favored West Rutland team. The Marauders were considered fodder for the Class

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Jay Vee Basketball Team B champs. But the boys turned out a game that will live long in the hearts of basketball fans, an overtime nerve killer in which N. H. S. was defeated 41-39. It is the first time in nine years that Northfield has taken part in a state tournament. It looks as if the spotlight would be on Northfield when next basketball season rolls around. Seated -- Bruce Doucette, Merle Hicken, Delwyn Gokey, Donald Peach, John Diego, Robert Luce, Adelfred Bryer. Standing — Coach Fenn, William Foss, Carl Reed, Richard Plastridge, Robert Gallagher, Henry Jennett, Gerald Billings, Richard Richardson, David Gaylord, Manager.

The individual scoring summary up to the tourney: 259 Holt 232 Taylor ... 138 Maheu 80 Dockler 61 Gilpin 56 Templeton 7 Pike 5 Billings 2 Cournoyer 2 Diego 0 Staples McGrath 0

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Golf Team Left to right — Gordon Dockler, John Taylor, Stanton Maheu. Stcnidhtg — David Oberlander, Robert Gallagher, Delwyn Gokey, Robert Holt, Coach Allan Kidd.

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Cheer Leaders Left to right -- Leslie Streeter, Charles Goodrich, Gene Provost, Dorothy Plunkett, Phyllis Diemsr, Nancy Clough, Margaret Ashton, Elaine Taylor, Shirley Jones.

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Undergraduate Orchestra Reverend George Weiss Ruth Macy Isaacs Northfield High School Orchestra Graduation Address The Honorable Ernest W. Gibson Governor of Vermont God of Our Fathers George Warren Northfield High School Orchestra Trumpets — Martin Bingham, Leslie Streeter Valedictory Loraine Williamson Presentation of Diplomas Sumner Mclntire Awards of Honors and Prizes Principal George Allison Recessional Undergraduate Orchestra

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Vt.

As the first stepping stone to success, secure the backing of a bank account here and let us help you realize your ambition. Your savings, whether small or large, will be welcomed. Open an account today! NORTHFIELD TRUST CO. Northfield, Vermont

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Compliments

Compliments

of

of

NORTHFIELD PRODUCTS

HUGH A. McGRATTAN

WOOD

COMPANY

Blue Coal Dealer

Wm. A. Savage Guy M. Catlin Proprietors

Esso Range and Fuel Oils

Northfield, Vermont

Tel. 69-12 Compliments of

Compliments of

TRI MOTORS

NEWELL'S SUNOCO

BEST

STATION

to the

WISHES

to the

CLASS OF '48

CLASS OF 1948

Roxbury Road

Lyle Newell, Prop. Tel. 6-12

Northfield, Vt. Rock of Ages Plant No. 1

Tel. 191-2

Northfield, Vermont Well Dressed Fellows Buy their Clothes

Compliments of

at

MESSIER'S

NATE'S

BARBER SHOP

in Montpelier

DEARING'S HARDWARE Compliments of VERMONT TRANSIT LINES "The people will be served"

STORE Hardware

— Houseware Paint

Northfield, Vermont

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Compliments of Compliments of

Compliments

GEORGE DeGEORGE

of THE

GEORGE J. KINGSTON COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings

I. 0. 0. F. Temple

"LITTLE CAFE" One flight up

Compliments

Compliments

of

of

RALPH E. PROVOST

The Economy Store

Jeweler

COLONIAL BEAUTY SHOP All branches of Beauty Culture Phone 77 Northfield, Vt.

John H. O'Grady Northfield, Vermont

SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 JU LENA'S BEAUTY SHOPPE

Telephone 63-2 DRY CLEANING Ladies' and Gents'

Depot Square

LINCOLN - LILLIE Book Sellers

Maytag Washers

Garments

Easy Washers

Stationers

Philco Radios C. T. BRYER

Freezer Cabinets

Montpelier, Vt.

Philco Refrigerators Pressure Cookers Compliments of THE GUEST HOUSE Prudence Mayo, Prop.

American Kitchens Decca Records Victor Records Columbia Records

BETTY JACKSON Nationally Advertised Clothes and Accessories Montpelier, Vt.

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Compliments of

Compliments of BEAN'S SERVICE

DAVIS AUTO SERVICE STATION

Northfield Center

Matthew Bean, Prop.

Batteries

For Good Used Cars: See Frank O'Rourke

The Family Store

Esso Products George N. Davis

Compliments of

BAILEY'S DEPT. STORE

Montpelier, Vt.

Tel. 90-2, 90-3

CHRYSLER

PLYMOUTH

Compliments of J. LEO JOHNSON CORP.

PROVOST FIRESTONE DEALER STORE

44 Main St.

Tires

5 East Street Northfield

of MONTPELIER 84 State St. Montpelier, Vt. BERNO'S I. G. A. GENERAL STORE \, Roofing, Hardware I Fruit, Meat j Tel. 59-2 Northfield Falls, Vt.

DONAHUE'S FOOD STORE For Better Things to Eat Northfield, Vt.

Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1948 TEMP'S GROCERIES Northfield Falls, Vt. Phone 98-13

F. F. MANNING General Merchandise Meats - Groceries - Feeds Roxbury, Vt.

Established 1917 Thousands of Girls are needed in business and government offices NOW. The salaries are high and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited. The quickest way to prepare for one of those good positions is to take a business course at

Compliments of

Mildred Elley Secretarial School for Girls 227 Quail St., Corner Hudson Ave.,

Picture Framing,

Albany 3, N. Y.

Artists' Supplies

Send for Catalog. Register Now. Summer Session starts July 9. Fall Session starts September 3

Montpelier, Vt.

LOU'S AUTO SERVICE Tel. 132-13 Northfield Falls

DENNISON, INC. Hardware, Glass, Roofing,

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DR. A. C. WATSON PRESCRIPTIONS

Compliments of

Osteopathic FILMS, COSMETICS,

LOUIS

Physician

DRUGS

Compliments of

Sanborn's Drug Store

THE DAYLIGHT

BAKERY

C. W. Bousquet, Prop.

TAXI

GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS THE WHAT NOT GIFT SHOP Nellie Ketchum, Prop.

Northfield National Bank

Compliments of A. FERNANDEZ BEDARD'S

Meats and Groceries

Member of Federal Insurance

BARBER

Phone 55-2

Corporation

SHOP

Northfield, Vermont

Commercial

Studio.

Printing

Telephone 238

Northfield, Vt.

Priuters of the "RAMBLER*'

Congratulates

ClcM

The Haggett Press Randolph, Vt.

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Compliments of

The Employes of the U. S, Post Office Northfield

Compliments The Laundry Does It Best —

of

NORTHFIELD STEAM LAUNDRY

R. A. HART Representing Stark Bros.

U-SAN-O Moth Proofed Cleaning Phone 66

World's Largest Nurseries Northfield Falls

Tel. 339-11

JOHNSON TEACHERS' COLLEGE Johnson, Vermont Elementary and Junior High School Preparation Enlarged Campus, Attractive Dining Hall, Intramural Activity Program Board, Room, Fees and Books, $300. Investigate.

Northfield, Vermont

Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1948 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Maheu Best Wishes to the CLASS OF '48

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Genero

Best Wishes from the Best President and Vice President the Senior Class Ever Had. Jack and Martin Compliments of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Goodrich

NORWICH UNIVERSITY THE MILITARY COLLEGE of the STATE OF VERMONT Founded 1819

Incorporated 1834

U. S. RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS Academic Courses leading to the DEGREE B.A. OR B.S. Arts, Chemistry, General Science, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, and Military Science. Military instruction, practice and discipline are required of all cadets throughout their stay in college, in faith that a citizen is not fully equipped for his duty to the State unless he is trained for service in its defense as well as for its upbuilding. The story of our Nation's struggles for existence justifies this faith. "The liberties of Rome were safe while military information was generally diffused and every Roman citizen considered and felt himself a soldier." — Captain Alden Partridge, Founder of Norwich University.

For Catalogue, Address — Director of Admissions,

NORWICH UNIVERSITY NORTHFIELD, VERMONT