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PARTRIDGE 


We  leave  our  training  camp 
and  begin  to  play  the  real 
game  after  four  years  of  thor- 
ough coaching.  Come  back 
through  the  years  with  us 
now  as  you  look  through  the 
pages  of  our  1953  scorebook, 
the  record  of  our  years  at 
D.H.S. 


DUXBURY  HIGH  SCHOOL 
DUXBURY,  MASSACHUSETTS 

1953 


Seated  —  Mrs.  Marston,  Mrs.  Bencordo,  Mrs.  Churchill,  Mr.  Macfarlane,  Dr.  Handy,  Mrs.  Harrison,  Miss 
Carter,  Miss  Coleman.  Standing  —  Mr.  Woodward,  Mr.  Bassett,  Mr.  Vaughan,  Miss  Stover,  Mr.  Blakeman, 
Mr.  McGarigal,  Mr.  Mendenhall,  Mr.  Rothfuss. 


THE  COACHES 


Dr.  Everett  L.  Handy 
Superintendent 
Mr.  Hugh  O.  Macfarlane 
Principal 
Mr.  Earl  P.  Bassett 
Industrial  Arts 
Mrs.  Elesebeth  B.  Bencordo 
Librarian 
Mr.  Ralph  N.  Blakeman 
Boys'  Physical  Education 
Miss  Susan  E.  Carter 

School  Nurse 
Mrs.  Elinor  K.  Churchill 
Commercial 
Miss  Margaret  M.  Coleman 
Girls'  Physical  Education 
Mrs.  Florence  J.  Harrison 
Languages 


Mrs.  Ella  B.  Hebberd 
Art 


Mrs.  Harriet  P.  Marston 
Home  Economics 

John  T.  McGarigal 
Commercial 


Mr.  Robert  B.  Mendenhall 
Social  Studies 


Mr.  Albert  Rothfuss 
Mathematics,  Science 

Miss  Kathryn  Stover 
English 

Mr.  Robert  M.  Vaughan 
Science 

Mrs.  Margaret  R.  Wansker 
Music 

Mr.  Barclay  J.  Woodward 
Social  Studies 


THE  SCORE  KEEPERS 


Editor  in  Chief 

Anne  Kent 

Art  Editor 

Donald  Linde 

1  'a                    C  J  'a 

Literary  Editor 

Elaine  Macomber 

Business  Editor 

Edythe  Pyy 

Literary  Staff 

Peter  Barker 

Marilyn  Brown 

Steven  Loring 

Carl  O'Neil 

John  Ricker 

John  Soule 

Joan  Walker 

Gail  Woodsum 

Photography  and  Layout  Staff 

Martha  Allen 

Peter  Barker 

Beverly  Freeman 
Barbara  Hulbert 
Gerald  Linde 
Virginia  Peterson 
Joan  Walker 
Virginia  Washburn 
Ann  Wentworth 
Gail  Woodsum 

John  Allen 
Peter  Barker 
John  Benevento 
Dorothy  Chase 
Steven  Denyer 
Robert  Nathan 
Carl  O'Neil 
John  Soule 
Miss  Stover 


Mr.  McGarigal 


Business  Staff 


Faculty  Advisors 


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A  friendly  smile,  two  merry  eyes,  and  a 
winning  way:  that's  our  Mrs.  Churchill.  As  our 
senior  homeroom  teacher  she  laughed  at  our 
jokes,  shared  our  victories  or  defeats,  and 
tried  always  to  understand  us,  as  hard  as  it 
may  sometimes  have  been.  As  our  class  ad- 
visor she  offered  perfect  suggestions,  gave  us 
needed  encouragement,  and  warned  us  when 
we  began  to  fall— all  this  in  her  usual  gentle 
but  effective  manner.  To  you,  Mrs.  Churchill, 
we  dedicate  our  1953  Parf ridge. 


HALL  OF  FAME 


For  field  trips,  Halloween  parties,  A.A.  Sup- 
pers, and  guidance  talks  we  relied  on  Mr. 
Blakeman.  His  thoughtful  advice  and  interest- 
ing projects  helped  us  through  the  customary 
strangeness  of  our  first  years  in  high  school. 
Always  there  with  a  trusting  smile  and  a  con- 
fident pat  on  the  back,  "Blakie"  watched  each 
one  of  us  grow  up.  As  we  leave  D.H.S.  we 
leave  also  a  faithful  and  true  friend.  To  you, 
Mr.  Blakeman,  we  dedicate  our  1953  Part- 
ridge. 


IN  THE  FINAL  GAME 


PETER  SHERMAN  BARKER  Pete 

Friendship,  mysterious  cement  of  the  soul. 

President  3,  Treasurer  2;  Student  Council  2,  Vice  President 
4;  Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  3,  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament 
of  Plays  2;  Glee  Club  3,  4,  Treasurer  4;  Dance  Committee 

2,  3,  4;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4,  Co-captain  4;  Baseball  1,  2, 

3,  4;  Soccer  3,  4,  Mgr.  1;  Honor  Usher  3,  National  Honor 
Society  3;  Massachusetts  Boys'  State  Award  3. 


MARTHA  LINCOLN  ALLEN  Birdy 

Mischiefs  come  by  the  pound. 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4;  A.  A.  Exec.  Board  4;  Senior 
Class  Play;  Tournament  of  Plays  1,  2,  3;  Glee  Club  1,  2,  3, 
4;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Softball  1, 
2,  3,  4;  Field  Hockey  1,  2,  3,  4. 


JOHN  LINCOLN  ALLEN  Johnny 

Good  sense  and  good  nature  are  never  separated. 

Vice  President  3;  Student  Council  2;  Yearbook  4;  Senior 
Class  Play;  Glee  Club  President  4;  Dance  Committee  2,  3; 
Soccer  3. 


DOROTHY  MAY  CHASE  Dot 

/  would  help  others  out  of  a  fellow-feeling. 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  2,  3,  4;  Library  Service  Club  1,  2,  3,  4; 
Treasurer  4;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Softball  1,  2,  3,  4; 
Student  Bank  4. 


MARILYN  ANN  BROWN  Mai 

Patience  and  gentleness  are  power. 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  2,  3,  4;  Dramatic  Club  3;  Dance  Commit- 
tee 2,  3;  Basketball  3;  Softball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Student  Bank  4. 


BEVERLY  JUNE  FREEMAN  Pinkie 
To  be  gentle  is  the  test  of  a  lady. 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  2,  3,  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament  of 
Plays  1,  2;  Glee  Club  3,  4;  Library  Service  Club  1;  Dance 
Committee  2,  3;  Basketball  Mgr.  2,  3,  4. 


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LLOYD  WILLIAM  FERRELL  Carrot 

Few  things  are  impossible  to  diligence  and  skill. 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament 
of  Plays  1;  Glee  Club  1;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Basketball 
1,  2,  3;  Baseball  2,  3;  Soccer  1,  2,  3;  Honor  Usher  3;  Stu- 
dent Bank  2. 


STEVEN  BURT  DENYER  Steve 

His  hair  was  curly. 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Tournament  of  Plays  1,  2;  S.  S. 
Club  1,  2;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Base- 
ball 1,  2,  3;  Soccer  1,  2,  3. 


PATRICIA  ANNE  KENT  Kentie 

The  pen  is  the  lever  that  moves  the  world. 

A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4,  Secretary  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament 
of  Plays  1,  3;  Glee  Club  1,  2,  3,  4,  Secretary  4;  Choir  2,  3, 
4;  Dramatic  Club  1,  2;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Field  Hockey 
1,  2,  3,  4,  Captain  3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Softball  1,  2; 
Tennis  2,  3,  4;  Yearbook  3,  4;  Honor  Usher  3;  Massachusetts 
Girls'  State  Award  3. 


SHIRLEY  JOHNSON 

Faithfulness  and  sincerity  first  of  all. 
Library  Service  Club  3,  4. 


BARBARA  HULBERT  Barby 

A  merry  heart  maketh  a  cheerful  countenance. 

Vice  President  2;  Student  Council  2;  Marshall  2,  3;  A.  A. 

1,  2,  3,  4,  Vice-President  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Glee  Club  1, 

2,  3,  4;  Yearbook  4;  Dramatic  Club  2;  Dance  Committee  2, 
3;  Field  Hockey  1,  2,  3,  4;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4,  Captain  4; 
Softball  1,  2,  3,  4. 


STEVEN  MORRIS  LORING  Stevie 

A  man  makes  friends  without  half  trying. 

Yearbook  4;  Honor  Society  3;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament 
of  Plays  3;  Glee  Club  1,  2,  3,  4,  Treasurer  4;  Dramatic  Club 
1,  2;  Student  Bank  4;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Soccer  4;  Bas- 
ketball 1,  2,  3,  4;  Graduation  Marshall;  Good  Government 
Day  Representative  4. 


GERALD  HERBERT  LINDE  Jerry 

He  goes  from  strength  to  strength. 

Secretary  1;  Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Glee 
Club  2,  3;  Dance  Committee  2,  3. 


DONALD  CLARY  LINDE  Eagle 

Kindness  nobler  ever  than  revenge. 

Treasurer  4;  Marshall  1;  Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4,  Pres- 
ident 4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Glee  Club  2,  4;  Dance  Com- 
mittee 2,  3;  Baseball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Basketball  4;  Soccer  1,  2:  3, 
4;  Student  Bank  3.  ^  *fe<jf 


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CARL  DOUGLAS  O'NEIL  Ooga 

He  that  hath  knowledge  spareth  his  words. 

Treasurer  3;  Vice  President  4;  Student  Council  Treasurer  4; 
Marshall  3;  A.  A.  3,  4;  Yearbook  4;  Honor  Usher  3;  Dance 
Committee  2,  3;  Band  1,  2,  3,  4;  Soccer  3,  4,  Mgr.  2. 


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ROBERT  FRANCIS  NATHAN  Red 

They  don't  blame  you  —  as  long  as  you're  funny. 

Yearbook  4,  A.  A.  2,  3,  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Glee  Club  4; 
Dance  Committees  2,  3;  Basketball  1,  4;  Baseball  1,  2,  3,  4. 


ALMA  ELAINE  MACOMBER  Mac 

Popularity  is  power. 

President  2,  4;  Vice-President  I;  Student  Council  2;  Year- 
book 3,  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament  of  Plays  1,  2;  Glee 
Club  7,  2,  3,  4,  Treasurer  4;  Choir  4;  Honor  Usher  3;  Dra- 
matic Club  1,  2;  Dance  Committees  2,  3,  Marshall  4;  Bas- 
ketball 1,  2,  3,  4;  Softball  1;  Field  Hockey  1,  2,  3,  4,  Captain 
4;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4. 


JOHN  WINSOR  RICKER  Jack 

To  live  long,  it  is  necessary  to  live  slowly. 

Marshall  4;  A.  A.  2,  3,  4;  Exec.  Board  4;  Glee  Club  4;  Year- 
book 4;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4,  Co- 
Captain  4;  Baseball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Soccer  1,  2,  3,  4. 


EDYTHE  JANE  PYY  Edie 

They  that  govern  most  make  the  least  noise. 

Student  Council  1,  2,  3,  4,  Secretary  3,  President  4;  Marshall 
2,  3;  Yearbook  4;  Honor  Society  3;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tour- 
nament of  Plays  1;  Glee  Club  1,  2,  3,  4,  President  4;  Choir 
2,  3,  4;  Dramatic  Club  2;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Basketball 
2,  4;  Field  Hockey  2;  Cheerleading  1;  Student  Bank  2;  Honor 
Usher  3;  Cranberry  Queen  Candidate  4;  Good  Government 
Day  Representative  3. 


VIRGINIA  LEE  PETERSON  Pete 

Busy  here  and  there 

Yearbook  4;  A.  A.  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Glee  Club  1;  Dance 
Committee  2,  3;  Cheerleading  1;  Field  Hockey  1,  2,  3;  Soft- 
ball 1;  Basketball  1,  2,  3;  Tournament  of  Plays  1. 


VIRGINIA  FRANCES  WASHBURN  Ginger 

A  good  nature  is  a  good  treasure. 

Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament  of  Plays  1,  2,  3;  Glee  Club 
1,  2,  3,  4;  Choir  4;  Yearbook  4;  Dramatic  Club  1,  3;  Dance 
Committee  2,  3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Field  Hockey  2;  Tennis  4. 


JOAN  LEE  WALKER  Joanie 

Honest  labor  bears  a  lovely  face. 

Secretary  2,  3,  4;  Marshall  1;  A.  A.  3,  4,  Exec.  Board  3; 
Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament  of  Plays  1,  2,  3;  Glee  Club 
2,  3,  4;  Choir  4;  Yearbook  3,  4;  Honor  Usher  3;  Dramatic 
Club  1,  2;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4; 
Softball  2;  Field  Hockey  1;  Tennis  2,  3,  4. 


JOHN  WHITMAN  SOULE  Slim 

The  Artful  Dodger. 

Yearbook  4;  Senior  Class  Play;  Tournament  of  Plays  1,  2,  3; 
Glee  Club  3,  4;  Dance  Committee  2,  3;  A.  A.  3,  4,  Treas- 
urer 4;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Soccer  1,  2,  3,  4. 


GAIL  ELSIE  WOODSUM  Woody 

Man  is  no  mafch  for  woman  where  mischief 
reigns. 

Treasurer  1;  Student  Council  4;  Marshall  3, 
4,  Head  Marshall  4;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Senior 
Class  Play;  Glee  Club  1,  2,  3,  4;  Yearbook 
4;  Dramatic  Club  1,  2;  Dance  Committee  2, 
3;  Basketball  1,  2,  3,  4;  Softball  1,  2,  3,  4; 
Field  Hockey  1,  2,  3,  4. 


ANN  WENTWORTH 


Pookie 


Nothing  great  was  ever  achieved  without 
enthusiasm. 

Student  Council  Secretary  4;  Yearbook  4; 
Glee  Club  1,  2,  3,  4;  Dance  Committee  2, 
3;  S.  S.  Club  1;  A.  A.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Senior 
Class  Play;  Tournament  of  Plays  3;  Basket- 
ball 1,  2,  3,  4;  Field  Hockey  1,  4;  Tennis 
2,  3,  4. 


THE  MANAGERS 


Donald  Linde,  Treasurer;  Joan  Walker,  Secretary;  Elaine  Macomber,  President;  Carl  O'Nell, 
Vice  President. 


PRES  S  CLIPPINGS 


Celebrities 

D.H.S,  March,  1953  —  Along  with 
the  fun  of  four  school  years,  mem- 
bers of  the  Class  of  1953  have  been 
honored  in  various  interesting  ways. 

In  the  freshman  year  Elaine  Mac- 
omber  won  an  award  from  the  New 
England  Aircraft  School  for  the 
best  essay  on  the  class  trip  to  Logan 
Airport. 

Ann  Wentworth  was  the  win- 
ner of  a  portable  radio  in  the 
Sophomore-sponsored  "Vacabu-lad- 
der"  contest,  an  English  project. 
Anne  Kent  had  a  poem  published 
in  the  National  High  School  Poetry 
Anthology. 

Honor  ushers  for   1952  com- 


mencement exercises  were  Lloyd 
Ferrell,  Carl  O'Neil,  Peter  Barker, 
Ronald  Cheney,  Edythe  Pyy,  Joan 
Walker,  Anne  Kent,  and  Elaine 
Macomber.  Student  marshal  was 
Steven  Loring.  Earlier  in  the  Junior 
Year  Edythe  Pyy  was  chosen  as  rep- 
resentative to  Good  Government 
Day. 

A  trip  to  Nova  Scotia  by  boat 
was  the  prize  for  Anne  Kent's  win- 
ning essay  on  the  American  Mer- 
chant Marine.  Also  in  the  Junior 
Year,  Peter  Barker  and  Anne  Kent 
were  chosen  as  representatives  to 
Massachusetts  Boys'  and  Girls' 
States. 


As  the  Senior  Year  progressed 
Edythe  Pyy  was  one  of  the  six 
finalists  in  the  Cape  Cod  Cranberry 
Queen  Contest.  Steven  Loring  was 
chosen  as  the  representative  to 
Good  Government  Day.  Elaine 
Macomber  was  interviewed  on  the 
radio  after  being  one  of  four  alter- 
nates in  the  Plymouth  County  Al- 
trusa  Club  Essay  Contest.  Beverly 
Freeman  was  the  winner  of  the 
Daughters  of  American  Revolution 
Award.  The  Bausch  and  Lomb  Sci- 
ence Award  was  presented  to  Carl 
O'Neil. 

Deserving  Seniors  will  receive  ad- 
ditional awards  at  their  graduation. 


Class  Elects 
Officers 


LOST  MEMBERS 
'53  MOURNS 


Each  September  found  the  class 
of  '53  voting  for  officers  with 
Miss  Downey's  reminder,  "Popular- 
ity does  not  belong  at  the  polls," 
clearly  in  mind. 

The  Freshmen  year  found  the 
following  officers:  President  Bud- 
dy Hyslop,  Vice  President  Elaine 
Macomber,  Secretary  Joan  Walker 
and  Treasurer  Gail  Woodsum.  Peter 
Barker,  Donald  Barbosa,  Elaine 
Macomber  and  Barbara  Hulbert 
were  elected  Student  Council  rep- 
resentatives while  Edythe  Pyy  and 
Barbara  Hulbert  were  chosen  stu- 
dent marshals. 

Officers  for  the  Sophomore  Year 
were  President  Elaine  Macomber, 
Vice  President  Barbara  Hulbert, 
Secretary  Joan  Walker  and  Treas- 
urer Peter  Barker. 

As  Juniors  the  officers  were  Pres- 
ident Elaine  Macomber,  Vice  Presi- 
dent John  Allen,  Secretary  Joan 
Walker,  Treasurer  Carl  O'Neil. 
Ronald  Cheney  and  Edythe  Pyy 
were  Student  Council  representa- 
tives and.  student  marshals  were 
Carl  O'Neil  and  Gail  Woodsum. 


Duxbury  High,  Sept.,  1952  —  As 
Freshmen,  the  class  of  1953  had  one 
of  the  largest  groups  to  enter  the 
high  school.  At  one  time  the  class 
numbered  near  fifty.  Gradually 
members  of  the  class  moved,  at- 
tended other  schools  or  dropped 
out  to  work.  Soon  the  once  remark- 
ably large  group  dwindled  to  just 
another  class,  but  only  as  size  goes. 

The  Sophomore  Year  found  Bud- 
dy Hyslop,  Judy  Griswold,  Tom 
Bulu,  Audrey  Trongeau,  Henry 
Merry,  Walter"  Johnson,  Robert 
Bartlett  and  Skipper  Ellis  among 
the  missing.  Returning  for  our  Jun- 
ior Year  we  found  that  we  had  lost 
Gratia  Wrye,  Susan  Lund,  Paul 
Bates,  Herbert  Johnson,  Blanche 
Caron,  and  Tom  Craig.  As  Seniors 
we  missed  Clayton  Ricker,  Dan 
Ellis,  Donald  Barbosa  and  Ronald 
Cheney. 

The  class  has  never  quite  forgot- 
ten these  students  whose  names  re- 
main linked  with  memories  of  past 
years. 


A  Traveling  Class 

D.H.S.,  Nov.,  1949  — Voices  yelled 
"Wait  for  me!"  and  "Save  a  seat!" 
as  the  Freshmen  climbed  aboard 
the  school  bus,  New  Bedford  bound. 
The  Class  of  '53  was  preparing  to 
leave  for  a  field  trip!  The  New 
Bedford  Whaling  Museum  was  our 
first  stop.  We  spent  the  morning 
there  examining  whale  skeletons, 
going  through  the  authentic  scale- 
model  of  a  whaling  vessel,  and  se- 
lecting postcards.  The  afternoon 
found  the  sightseers*  at  the  Wam- 
sutta  Textile  Mills  observing  the 
very  interesting  process  of  cloth 
manufacturing.  At  the  end  of  the 
tour  everyone  boarded  the  bus  with 
paper  bags  and  pockets  full  of  un- 
processed wool. 

Months  later  Mr.  Blakeman  took 
the  class  to  Logan  Airport.  There  a 
very  interesting  day  was  spent  visit- 
ing the  weather  bureau,  the  control 
tower  and  the  hangars.  An  airplane, 
opened  for  inspection,  was  soon  oc- 
cupied by  anticipating  Freshman 
who  strapped  themselves  into  seats, 
just  in  case  the  plane  happened  to 
take  off.  The  rest  of  the  day  was 
spent  touring  the  propeller  rooms, 
engine  rooms,  dope  rooms  and  fi- 
nally the  cafeteria  of  the  New  Eng- 
land Aircraft  School.  This,  a  most 
enjoyable  field  trip,  was  one  of  the 
highlights  of  our  first  year  in  high 
school. 


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ON  STAGE 


D.H.S.,  March,  1952  —  Although 
they  never  won  a  trophy  in  the 
Tournament  of  Plays,  the  Class  of 
'53  has  been  a  strong  contender  for 
top  honors  each  year. 

As  Freshmen  the  class  gave  "Jun- 
ior Buys  a  Car."  Included  in  the 
cast  were  Ronald  Cheney,  Beverly 
Freeman,  Edythe  Pyy,  Blanche  Car- 
on,  Loyd  Ferrell,  John  Benevento, 
Thomas  Craig,  Martha  Allen,  Vir- 
ginia Washburn,  and  John  Soule. 

"Drums  in  the  Night"  was  pre- 
sented in  the  Sophomore  Year  with 
Gratia  Wrye,  John  Soule,  Elaine 
Macomber,  Anne  Kent,  Martha 
Allen,  Peter  Barker,  Joan  Walker, 
and  Susan  Lund  taking  pans. 

In  the  Junior  Year  "Hurricane 
Hill"  was  the  class  play.  In  the 
cast  were  Steven  Loring,  John  Soule, 
John  Benevento,  Martha  Allen, 
Anne  Kent,  Virginia  Washburn, 
and  Ann  Wentworth. 

The  class  never  won  the  trophy, 
but  what  times  they  had  learning 
their  parts,  rehearsing,  and  celebrat- 
ing when  it  was  all  over! 


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A  PARTY -GOING 
CLASS 

D.H.S,  Jan.  25,  1951  —  The  past 
few  weeks  have  seen  carloads  of 
Sophomores  drive  mysteriously  up 
to  Tom  Craig's  house,  jump  out 
carrying  cakes,  cookies  or  records, 
and  run  through  the  snow  to  the 
house. 

These  parties  have  been  going  on 
periodically  since  the  Sophomore 
Dance.  Activities  vary  each  eve- 
ning —  playing  ping  pong,  play- 
ing cards,  cooking,  eating  or  ward- 
ing off  party  crashers  who  somehow 
seem  to  find  their  way  silently  up 
the  snow-covered  road. 

From  the  way  things  look  the 
Sophomores  are  a  party-going  class. 


Winter 
Wonderland 

D.H.S.,  Jan.  20,  1951  —  Early  in 
December  frequent  class  meetings, 
mysterious  whispers  and  afternoon 
get-togethers  forewarned  the  com- 
ing of  the  Sophomore  Dance. 

Undecided  as  to  the  type  of  cos- 
tume to  be  worn  at  their  dance, 
the  Sophomores  conducted  a  school 
poll  to  learn  what  the  student  body 
preferred. 

Afternoons  saw  boys  as  well  as 
girls  gathered  at  various  houses, 
seated  on  the  floor  cutting  snow- 
flakes  out  of  onion  paper.  Over  a 
thousand  of  these  cut-outs  were 
needed.  Snowflakes  were  cut  and 
strung  by  threes  in  study  halls, 
home  rooms  and  after  school. 

Duxbury  High  hummed  with  in- 
dustry the  day  of  the  dance,  the 
Sophomores'  first.  An  effective  "as- 
sembly line"  of  girls  was  created 
to  put  glitter  on  the  otherwise  ready 
snowflakes  while  the  boys  were 
chopping  down  evergreen  trees 
from  near-by  woods.  Finally  the 
auditorium  was  transformed  into 
a  true  "winter  wonderland."  Hang- 
ing snowflakes  fluttered  with  the 
gusts  of  a  fan,  evergreens  and 
spruces  densely  covered  the  four 
walls  and  in  the  center  of  the  floor 
stood  a  large  Christmas  tree  cov- 
ered with  snow.  A  blue  spotlight 
made  the  gym  look  like  winter  out- 
of-doors. 

At  the  end  of  a  hard  day,  Sopho- 
mores inspected  their  work,  tired 
but  deeply  satisfied. 


SENIORS  HAVE 
BEACH  PARTY 

D.H.S.,  Sept.,  1952  —  Duxbury 
Beach,  a  frequent  Senior  rendez- 
vous, was  the  site  of  the  first  party 
of  the  year.  A  full  moon,  a  warm 
sea  breeze  and  a  roaring  fire  made 
the  night  a  perfect  one. 

The  traditional  hamburgers,  hot 
dogs  and  marshmallows  were  cooked 
with  much  effort.  Eating  was  ac- 
companied by  the  "delightful"  mu- 
sic of  the  Red  Nathan,  Slim  Soule, 
Steve  Loring  Trio. 

Rides  on  the  beach  in  Johnny 
Allen's  and  Herb  Wirt's  '36  Fords 
and  in  Steve  Denyer's  "Sand-Flea" 
were  topped  off  by  Birdie's  and 
Woodie's  first  motorcycle  ride  — 
four  Seniors  on  Lloyd's  red  bike. 


OUR  CLASSES 


MONDAY  MOAMN&S.' 


EASTER 

D.H.S.,  April  6,  1952  —  For  days 
the  Town  Hall  has  been  bustling 
with  activity.  Weeks  before  this, 
the  Juniors'  homeroom  resembled 
a  kindergarten,  the  floors  strewn 
with  colored  scraps  of  paper  and 
the  desks  covered  with  cut-out  bun- 
nies, flowers  and  birds.  Class  meet- 
ings, trips  to  Boston  and  hours  of 
planning  have  all  been  in  prepara- 
tion for  the  Junior  Prom. 

The  doors  of  the  Town  Hall  were 
opened  early  Saturday  morning,  the 
day  of  the  dance.  There  was  much 
yet  to  be  done.  Decorations  had  to 
be  finished  and  put  on  the  walls, 


PARADE 

the  floor  had  to  be  cleared  and 
swept  and  orange  sherbert  punch 
had  to  be  made. 

Finally  there  it  was,  finished!  The 
walls  were  covered  with  spring 
scenes,  the  orchestra  was  surround- 
ed by  a  small  picket  fence,  the 
ceiling  was  lowered  with  crepe  pa- 
per and  right  in  the  center  of  the 
floor  was  a  tall,  fluffy  white  Easter 
Bunny  waiting  for  the  music  to 
begin.  A  party  at  Mac's  to  finish 
gallons  of  leftover  punch  and  doz- 
ens of  cupcakes  climaxed  a  success- 
ful Junior  Prom. 


SENIORS  HOLD 
FIRST  MEETING 

D.H.S.,  Sept.,  1952  —  An  ambi- 
tious group  of  new  Seniors  gathered 
in  their  home  room  today  for  the 
first  class  meeting  of  the  year.  First 
on  the  agenda  was  the  election  of 
officers.  Those  elected  were  Presi- 
dent Elaine  Macomber,  Vice  Presi- 
dent Carl  O'NeiL  Secretary  Joan 
Walker,  Treasurer  Donald  Linde. 

The  class  unanimously  chose  for- 
est green  and  white  for  its  colors 
and  the  white  rose  for  its  flower. 


SENIOR  ClASS  PLAY 


That  Brewster  Boy,  a  three  act  comedy,  was  presented  by  the  Senior 
Class  on  Thursday  night,  October  30.  About  a  young  boy,  Joey  Brewster, 
who  thought  his  friend,  Pee  Wee,  needed  more  experience  with  the  female 
sex,  the  play  was  a  tremendous  success.  Along  with  the  weeks  of  hard  work 
in  preparation  we  had  a  good  many  laughs.  We  remember  Johnny  Poo 
Poo's  hat,  dice  games,  the  radio  backstage,  five  minute  breaks,  Steve's  plaid 
shorts,  food  in  the  closet,  the  portable  Crosley,  Ernie's  for  pizza,  ticket  sell- 
ing, the  gift  for  Miss  Stover,  and  the  party  at  "Wee  Pee"  Barker's  to  celebrate 
our  performance.  We  had  the  cooperation  of  Mr.  Bassett  and  his  boys  for 
the  set,  Mrs.  Harrison  and  the  Dramatic  Club  for  the  makeup,  and  individuals 
from  the  class  for  committee  work.  Is  it  any  wonder  that  the  press  gave  us 
enthusiastic  notices? 


THAT  BREWSTER  BOY 


Joey  Brewster  Steven  Loring 

Pee  Wee  Peter  Barker 

Mother  Brewster   Elaine  Macomber 

Dad  Brewster   Donald  Linde 

Nancy  Brewster   Edythe  Pyy 

Philip  Hayworth   John  Soule 

Minerva  Mitchell   Virginia  Washburn 

Bonnie  Bates   Joan  Walker 

Swifty   Robert  Nathan 

Elsa  Bates   Ann  Wentworth 

Grandma   Anne  Kent 

Officer  John  Benevento 

Girl   Gail  Woodsum 

Friends  Beverly  Freeman 

Martha  Allen  Lloyd  Ferrell 

Barbara  Hulbert  John  Allen 


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A  row  —  C.  Guilderson,  9A  Treas.  B.  Locke,  9A  Sec.  J.  Nix,  9A  V.  Pres.  P.  Smith,  9A  Pres.  C.  Bridgeham, 

V^9BN>res.  R.  Metheany,  9B  V.  Pres.  R.  Lantz,  9B  Sec.  P.  Redlon,  9B  Treas.  D.  Nelson,  E.  Nichols.  Second 
V      rvA^w  —  R-  Coffin,  P.  BridghamQR.  Randall,  R.  Porter,  D.  Doyle,  P.  Evans,  C.  Tripp,  H.  Hulbert,  R.  Bartlett, 
<J    (~Y  V.  Berzins,  P.  Whitney,  P^yW^  Third  row  —  H.  MacGibbon,  L.  Mugford,  L.  Gagne,  J.  Smithson,  R. 
"N>dC\  V  vV    \\  >       Hutchinson, '8..  Chase,  (ftJttewKrTV.  Thornton,  R.  Harvey,  C.  Santheson. 


First  row  —  A.  Sollis,  I.  Pratt,  L.  Randall,  Treas.  J.  White.'Wes.  G.  Cushing,  Advisor  Mr.  McGarigal,  Sec. 
S.  Denyer,  V.  Pres.  B.  Evans,  C.  April,  O.  Johnaon^^ffaund  row  —  T.  Kirkpatrick,  P.  Balboni,  P.  Lydon, 
M.  Coffin,  S.  Nickerson,  B.  Glass,  N./\  Cr«ki^(jflyMarr,  D.  Brock,  G.  Nightingale,  D.  Freeman,  J. 
MacFarlane,  Ihird  row  —  A.  Couillard,  R. '  T#rrey,  J.  Loring,  R.  Landry,  R.  Caron,  W.  Chase,  D.  Hardy,  J. 

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GIRLS'  CHOIR.  B.  Locke,  E.  Macomber,  E.  Pyy,  J.  Kilgour,  L.  Mugford,  J.  Walker,  V.  Washburn,  L.  Butler,  P.  Perry,  A.  Kent 
(absent 


MUSIC 


Since  our  Freshman  year,  all  music  at  D.H.S. 
has  been  synonymous  with  Mrs.  Wansker.  She  has 
capably  and  enthusiastically  directed  the  Boys'  and 
Girls'  Glee  Clubs,  the  band  and  the  Girls'  Choir. 

The  Duxbury  High  School  Band  was  organized 
by  Mr.  Donald  Leach  in  1949.  It  grew  rapidly  and 
was  soon  playing  its  first  march,  "Over  the  Top." 
In  the  past  four  years  our  band  has  played  at  many 
of  the  basketball  games,  for  the  P.  T.  A.,  for  the 
Memorial  Day  Ceremonies,  and  for  school  assemb- 
lies. In  1951  the  band  marched  and  played  in  the 
Fourth  of  July  parade.  When  Mrs.  Wansker  took 
Mr.  Leach's  place  as  band  director  she  continued 
to  teach  the  band  to  play  new  songs  and  to  march 
while  playing.  The  band  uniform  is  green  cordu- 
roy jackets,  white  pants,  green  ties,  and  white 
shirts. 

"Boys'  Glee  Club  tryouts  in  the  gym  on  Thurs- 
day." When  this  notice  appeared  in  1949  girls 
giggled  and  wondered  who  the  handful'  of  boys 
would  be  that  would  show  up  for  Boys'  Glee  Club, 
an  institution  thus  far  unknown  at  D.H.S.  The  "hand- 
ful" was  twenty-five,  and  since  then  Boys'  Glee 


Club  has  been  one  of  the  favorite  student  organi- 
zations. 

Until  1949,  Glee  Club  meant  to  the  girls  one 
period  a  week  when  they  could  get  together  with 
the  music  instructor  for  a  bit  of  singing.  When  at 
the  first  meeting  Mrs.  Wansker  proposed  several 
concerts  and  an  annual  minstrel  show,  Glee  Club 
began  to  mean  something  alive,  interesting  and 
worthwhile. 

A  third  singing  group  is  the  Girls'  Choir.  This 
small  group  specializes  in  three  part  singing  and 
"special"  numbers. 

Since  the  first  P.  T.  A.  performance  of  the  GJee 
Clubs  there  have  been  Christmas  programs,  more 
P.T.A.  meetings,  and  spring  festivals  of  music.  In 
1952  the  Glee  Clubs  and  Choir  presented  a  con- 
cert at  Pembroke  High  School.  Perhaps  the  most 
fun  (and  work)  has  been  the  annual  minstrel  shows 
— "Circus  Days",  "Latin  Holiday",  and  "Shipboard 
Shennanigans". 

Best  of  luck  in  the  future  to  Mrs.  Wansker  and 
to  the  music  organizations  which  are  such  an  im- 
portant part  of  our  school. 


BOYS'  GLEE  CLUB.  Seated—  B.  Evans,  J.  Soule,  Treas.  P.  Barker,  Sec.  S.  Loring,  R.  Chase,  G.  Cushing.  Standing— G. 
Nightingale,  D.  Hardy,  C.  O'Neil,  D.  Linde,  R.  Landry,  R.  Hutchinson,  H.  Hulbert,  Pres.  J.  Allen  (absent). 


GIRLS'  GLEE  CLUB.  First  row— L.  Butler,  S.  Denyer,  H.  Marr,  Treas.  E.  Macomber,  Sec.  A.  Kent,  M.  Allen,  G.  Woodsum, 
M.  Lydon,  P.  Perry.  Second  row— B.  Saley,  C.  Chatwynde,  L.  Jenner,  B.Locke,  J.  Cope,  P.  Redlon,  P.  Bridgham,  C.  Guilder- 
son,  J.  Nix.  Third  row — J.  Kilgour,  C.  Swift,  H.  April,  M.  Skinner,  T.  LeClair,  H.  MacGibbon,  L.  Mugford,  M.  Coffin,  N. 
Crocker,  Mrs.  Wansker,  Pres.  E.  Pyy  (absent). 


SHOP  CLUB.  Seated— C.  Lydon,  Mgr.  W.  Allen,  N.  Phillips,  C.  Sutton,  Mr  Bassett,  E.  Seaver,  R.  Bartlett,  R.  Bridgham, 
G.  Schwartz.  Standing— H.  Trainer,  I.  Berzins,  E.  Daluz,  R.  Ried,  G.  Marks,  H.  April,  D.  Chandler,  C.  Eddy,  D.  Roycroft, 
L.  Chase,  J.  DeLorenzo,  K.  Nelson. 


LIBRARY  SERVICE  AND  AUDIO  VISUAL  CLUB.  Seated-P.  Balboni,  R.  Randall,  Mrs.  Bencordo,  V.  Pres.  R.  Porter,  C. 
Guilderson,  N.  Phillips.  Standing— C.  Tripp,  Chief  Operator  D.  Freeman,  Chief  Operator  D.  Chandler,  P.  Whitney,  J. 
Borghesani,  P.  Clarke,   R.  Landry,  R.    Sampson.   Absent—  Pres.  M.  Govoni,  Sec.  G.  Searle-Spratt,  Treas.  D.  Chase. 


THE  DRAMATIC  CLUB 

The  Dramatic  Club  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  best  organized  clubs  at 
D.H.S.  Under  the  direction  of  Miss  Gray,  this  club  started  the  Tournament  of 
Plays  and  the  annual  talent  shows.  In  past  years  members  of  the  Dramatic 
Club  have  taken  many  trips  to  Boston  to  see  such  productions  as  Romeo  and 
Juliet,  Mr.  Roberts,  and  Where's  Charley. 

The  same  excellent  work  in  dramatics  is  now  being  carried  on  under 
the  supervision  of  Mrs.  Harrison.  Whenever  there  is  a  play  or  a  minstrel 
show,  the  club  always  lends  a  helping  hand.  The  D.H.S.  Dramatic  Club  is 
profitable  not  only  for  those  interested  in  acting  but  also  for  those  interested 
in  the  technical  side  of  dramatics.  A  member  has  experience  in  the  techniques 
of  directing  and  acting  as  well  as  in  make-up,  prompting,  lighting,  props 
and  publicity.  To  learn  as  much  as  possible  about  stage  presence,  voice,  and 
stage  craft  is  the  Dramatic  Club's  goal. 


Seated—  Sec.  A.  Wentworth,  V.  Pres.  P.  Barker,  Pres.  E.  Pyy,  Treas.    C.   O'Neil,   Head   Marshal   G.   Woodsum.    Standing— P.  ^-fJf,  . 
Redlon,  D.  Nelson,  N.  Crocker,  Mr.  MacFarlane,  G.  Cushing,  M.  Skinner,  C.  Bridgham,  L.  Mugja^d.  -luUs  ci^r>T^A  ^SU^/**^*"^ 


STUDENT  COUNCIL 


Some  form  of  student  government  has  long 
been  a  part  of  the  Duxbury  schools.  The  old  Pow- 
der Point  School  had  one  of  the  first  limited  student 
governing  systems  in  the  United  States. 

In  1945  the  D.H.S.  Student  Council  consisted 
of  a  small  group  carrying  on  with  a  limited  type 
of  student  government. 

In  1946  the  Student  Council  reviewed  the  prac- 
tices and  consitutions  of  other  high  school  councils 
by  observations  and  correspondence.  The  purpose 
of  this  thorough  study  was  to  set  up  a  workable 
student  council.  Results  of  the  study  proved  suc- 
cessful. 

In  1949  the  Student  Council  was  set  up  to  act 
only  on  those  matters  that  concerned  the  student 
body  through  the  rules  laid  down  jointly  by  the 
administration  and  the  council.  Matters  of  admin- 
istrative dicipline  and  policy  are  not  the  business 
of  the  Student  Council. 

At  the  same  time  the  Student  Council  proposed 
a  marshal  system  to  help  the  students  maintain 
business  like  conduct  in  their  school  life.  The  in- 
troduction of  an  effective  marshal  system  resulted 
in  real  improvement  of  school  citizenship. 


Shortly  afterward  a  student  court  was  formed 
by  the  Student  Council  for  the  purpose  of  hearing 
complaints  of  students  and  exercising  judgment  and 
punishment  in  those  matters  that  pertained  to  stu- 
dent government  rules  and  regulations  only. 

In  1950  a  Junior  Council  was  established  through 
the  student  council  which  functioned  as  its  coun- 
terpart in  the  Junior  High  School.  At  the  same 
time  the  Council  experimented  with  a  small  school 
banking  system. 

The  Duxbury  Student  Council  has  always  felt 
that  a  comfortable  financial  condition  is  akin  to 
self-respect.  It  has  sponsored  many  activities  to 
maintain  this  condition,  including  winter  movies, 
magazine  drives,  suppers,  dances,  and  auctions. 

The  D.H.S.  Student  Council  has  established  an 
enviable  reputation  for  itself  as  shown  by  the  fact 
that  the  Constitution  and  plan  of  organization  have 
been  requested  by  many  schools.  Our  own  plan 
is  being  used  as  far  away  as  Alaska. 

Our  present  council  is  headed  by  President 
Edythe  Pyy,  Vice  President  Peter  Barker,  Secretary 
Ann  Wentworth,  and  Treasurer  Carl  O'Neil. 


ATHLETIC  ASSOCIATION.  Firsf  row— B.  Freeman,  L.  Butler,  G.  Woodsom,  S.  Denyer,  J.  Cope,  A.  Marr,  C.  Chetwynde, 
A.  Carver,  E.  Fernandes.  Second  row— H.  Marr,  C.  April,  M.  Ivanoff,  O.  Johnson,  V.  Pres.  B.  Hulbert,  Pres.  D.  Linde,  Mr.  Blake- 
man,  Miss  Coleman,  Treas.  J.  Soule,  Sec.  A.  Kent,  J.  Ricker,  R.  Ragazzini,  M.  Allen.  Third  row— M.  Coffin,  A.  Wentworth, 
J.  Walker,  N.  Crocker,  A.  Hardy,  H.  April,  B.  Seaver,  M.  Skinner,  D.  Chase,  J.  DeLorenzo,  E.  Macomber,  E.  Pyy,  S.  Nicker- 
son.  Fourth  row— H.  Wirt,  C.  Bridgham,  P.  Barker,  W.  Chase,  S.  Loring,  C.  Benevento,  R.  Nathan,  C.  O'Neil,  S.  Denyer,  J. 
Benevento,  T.  Mullaney. 


MARSHALS.  Seated— J.  Nix,  A.  Marr,  E.  Macomber,  Head  Marshal  G.  Woodsum,  J.  Ricker,  S.  Denyer,  B.  Locke.  Standing— 
H.  MacGibbon,  J.  DeLorenzo,  B.  Evans,  P.  Evans,  R.  Lantz,  P.  Bridgham. 


SPORTS 

U  1       I  I 


BOYS'  SPORTS 


GIRLS'  SPORTS 


SOCCER  was  started  at  D.H.S.  in  1949  and  our 
class  contributed  four  first  team  players  —  Don 
Linde,  Lloyd  Ferrell,  Clayton  Ricker,  and  Don  Bar- 
bosa.  The  team  showed  great  promise  for  the  com- 
ing years  and  in  1950  won  a  good  share  of  its 
games  under  the  able  direction  of  Coach  King. 

1951  marked  the  inauguration  the  South  Shore 
Soccer  League  which  includes  Pembroke,  Kingston, 
Norwell,  and  Duxbury.  Althouh  '53  dominated 
the  lineup  and  Don  Linde  was  named  all-scholastic 
in  Massachusetts,  we  lost  the  championship  to  Pem- 
broke in  a  play-off.  In  1952  we  lost  the  champion- 
ship again  —  this  time  to  Norwell  by  one-half 
point. 

The  1950  BASKETBALL  season  was  one  of  the 
most  successful  ever  completed  in  Duxbury.  After 
defeating  Kingston  in  the  South  Shore  Tourney,  the 
team  played  at  the  Tech  Tourney  in  Boston  Garden. 
In  1951,  having  lost  all  but  one  member  of  its 
championship  team,  the  Green  and  White,  under 
auspices  of  Coach  Blakeman,  ended  up  with  a  fair 
record.  They  entered  the  South  Shore  Tourney  and 
the  Small  Schools  Tourney.  Although  Don  Barbosa 
was  the  only  sophomore  on  the  team,  many  others 
showed  promise. 

In  1952  a  fourteen  game  schedule  was  started 
in  the  South  Shore  League.  Claytie  Ricker  and 
Lloyd  Ferrell  co-captained  a  team  which,  although 
still  rebuilding,  managed  to  beat  Kingston,  our 
traditional  rival.  In  the  South  Shore  Tourney,  Dux- 
bury won  its  first  game  but  lost  its  second.  At  the 
end  of  the  season  we  had  a  wonderful  basketball 
trip  to  Old  Saybrook,  Connecticut. 

Senior  year  we  reported  for  basketball  a  few 
weeks  early  so  that  our  new  coach,  Mr.  Rothfuss, 
could  get  a  look  at  us.  Jack  Ricker,  Peter  Barker, 
Jack  Soule,  Steve  Denyer,  and  Steve  Loring  were 
the  only  veterans  on  the  team,  and  Red  Nathan,  a 
newcomer,  was  added  to  the  squad.  With  Jack 
Ricker  and  Peter  Barker  as  co-captains,  the  Green 
and  White  started  out  like  a  "house  afire"  but  the 
fire  slowly  went  out  and  we  ended  with  five  wins 
and  nine  losses.  Entering  the  South  Shore  Tourney 
for  a  second  try,  we  won  our  first  game  but  lost  our 
second. 

In  our  Freshman  year  Claytie  Ricker  and  Don 
Barbosa  played  first  team  BASEBALL,  and  the  squad 
won  three  out  of  seven  games.  1951  saw  Peter 
Barker,  Don  Linde,  Lloyd  Ferrell,  and  Jack  Ricker 
playing  varsity  ball  for  the  first  time,  but  both  the 
1952  seasons  were  disappointing.  Finally  on  May 
13,  1952,  the  team  won  the  only  victory  for  D.H.S. 
in  two  seasons. 


The  '53  girls  are  certainly  not  lacking  in  athletic 
prowess.  Five  of  them  —  Martha  Allen,  Barb  Hul- 
bert,  Anne  Kent,  Elaine  Macomber,  and  Virginia 
Peterson  —  won  their  first  varsity  letter  in  HOC- 
KEY during  their  freshman  year.  The  team  came 
out  third  in  the  league  race  that  year,  and  in  1950 
the  hockey  team  won  the  first  girls'  banner  to  be 
hung  in  the  D.H.S.  gym,  a  co-championship  with 
Marshfield. 

1951  was  a  record  season  —  no  team  scored 
more  than  two  goals  against  us.  The  last  game, 
a  heart  breaker,  saw  Scituate  top  the  previously 
undefeated  green  and  white  by  scoring  one  goal 
in  the  second  period  to  rob  us  of  the  championship. 
The  1952  season  also  had  an  unhappy  ending. 
Again  we-  dropped  the  final  game  of  the  season 
and  the  championship,  this  time  to  Marshfield. 

Championships  are  not  everything,  of  course, 
and  there  were  rnany  lessons  to  be  learned  in 
sportsmanship. 

BASKETBALL  has  always  seemed  to  appeal  to 
all  classes  at  D.H.S.,  although  the  girls'  teams  dur- 
ing our  first  two  years  were  not  very  successful. 
The  day  of  our  first  game  in  1952,  Coach  Coleman 
came  to  D.H.S.,  bringing  with  her  a  new  type  of 
zone  defense,  the  ability  to  coach  well,  and  luck* 
for  our  hoopsters.  At  the  close  of  the  season  we 
had  won  eight  games  and  lost  four. 

The  spirited  '53  team  was  made  up  of  experi- 
enced players  with  a  reliable  reserve  to  draw  on 
for  subs.  Undefeated  until  we  dropped  our  11th 
game  of  the  season  to  Marshfield  on  Friday  the 
13th,  this  was  a  year  in  which  the  spectators  finally 
became  interested  in  girls'  basketball.  Losing  our 
last  game  of  the  season  to  Scituate  by  one  point, 
we  lost  the  chance  for  a  championship  play-off. 

During  our  four  years  at  D.H.S.  the  most  suc- 
cessful team,  banner-wise,  has  been  the  SOFTBALL 
team.  In  1950  the  team  won  half  of  its  games,  a 
fair  record,  and  in  1951  it  topped  Hanover  at 
Marshfield  to  win  the  championship.  In  1952  the 
team  hit,  fielded,  and  ran  its  way  to  a  second 
League  Championship. 

Started  in  1951,  TENNIS,  a  young  sport  at 
D.H.S.,  is  becoming  a  spring  favorite.  Contrasted 
to  the  original  five  interested  in  this  sport,  there 
were  eleven  candidates  for  tennis  this  spring. 
Coached  ably  by  Miss  Coleman,  last  year's  team 
played  matches  with  Scituate,  Plymouth,  and  Hing- 
ham.  We  confidently  expect  that  another  season 
will  see  us  champions  in  this  sport,  too. 


BASEBALL.  Seated—  C.  Bridgham,  S.  Denyer,  C.  Benevento,  J.  Ricker  D.  Linde,  P.  Barker,  R.  Nathan,  R.  Ragazzini,  T. 
Mullaney.  Standing— P.  Balboni,  R.  Harvey,  P.  Evans,  B.  Evans,  J.  DeLorenzo,  A.  Chandler,  R.  Chase,  P.  Clarke,  W.  Thorn- 
ton, P.  Smith,  D.  Hardy,  H.  Hulbert,  Coach  Mendenhall. 


SOFTBALL.  Seated—  B.  Seaver,  E.  Fernandes,  C.  Chetwynde,  Coach  Coleman,  A.  Marr,  H.  Marr,  R.  Porter.  Standing— M. 
Skinner,  D.  Chase,  A.  Carver,  B.  Hulbert,  M.  Allen,  Capt.  M.  Ivanoff,  G.  Woodsum,  A.  Hardy,  R.  Randall. 


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BOYS'  BASKETBALL.  Firsf  row— T.  Mullaney,  S.  Denyer,  R.  Nathan,  Co-Captain  J.  Ricker,  Coach  Rothfuss,  Co-Captain  P.  Barker, 
S.  Loring,  C.  Beneverrto,  J.  Soule.  Second  row— Mgr.  D.  Linde,  R  Harvey,  R.  Ragaziini,  R.  Doyle,  W.  Thornton,  C.  Bridgham,  R. 
Chase,  B.  Evans,  A.  Chandler,  P.  Smith,  D.  Brock,  P.  Lydon,  H.  Hulbert,  Mgr.  J.  Benevento. 


GIRLS'  BASKETBALL.  First  row— E.  Fernandes,  I.  Pratt,  J.  Nix,  C.  Chetwynde,  B.  Locke,  P.  Bridgham.  Second  row— E.  Ma- 
comber,  J.  Walker,  A.  Wentworth,  Captain  B.  Hulbert,  Coach  Coleman,  G.  Woodsum,  A.  Kent,  E.  Pyy,  M.  Allen.  Third  row 
—A.  Carver,  P.  Redlon,  N.  Crocker,  B.  Glass,  A.  Marr,  H.  MacGibbon,  B.  Seaver,  M.  Skinner,  V.  Washburn,  L.  Mugford,  C. 
April,  P.  Perry,  Mgr.  B.  Freeman. 


SOCCER.  First  row— J.  DeLorenzo,  C.  Bridgham,  R.  Harvey,  H.  Hulbert.  Second  row— J.  Ricker,  P.  Barker,  C.  Benevento, 
Co-Captain  D.  Linde,  Co-Captain  J.  Benevento,  T.  Mullaney,  R.  Ragazzini,  S.  Loring.  Third  row— P.  Balboni,  B.  Evans,  H. 
Andrews,  H.  Wirt,  J.  Soule,  Coach  Vaughan,  C.  O'Neil,  P.  Evans,  N.  Phillips,  Mgr.  R.  Metheany. 


FIELD  HOCKEY.  Seated— C.  Chetwynde,  C.  April,  E.  Fernandes,  A.  Marr,  A.  Kent,  Coach  Coleman,  Captain  E.  Macomber, 
J.  Nix,  P.  Bridgham,  H.  MacGibbon,  B.  Locke.  Standing— R.  Woodsum,  A.  Barker,  L.  Mugford,  M.  Allen,  A.  Wentworth, 
B.  Seaver,  B.  Hulbert,  M.  Skinner,  G.  Woodsum,  P.  Perry,  S.  Sollis. 


TENNIS.  Seated— M.  Skinner,  B.  Seaver,  J.  Walker,  A.  Kent,  A.  Wentworth,  V.  Washburn.  Standing— B.  Locke,  P.  Perry,  H. 
MacGibbon,  Miss  Coleman,  L.  Mugford,  J.  Nix. 


CHEERLEADERS.  Kneeling— Capt.  O.  Johnson.  Standing— H.  Marr, 
L.  Butler,  S.  Nickerson,  M.  Coffin,  P.  Whitney. 


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Green  Thumb  Garden  Center 

RTE.  3A  -  1050 
No.  Plymouth,  Mass. 

13  COURT  STREET 
Plymouth,  Mass. 

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South  Duxbury  Pharmacy 

B.  F.  Goodrich 

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Duxbury  725 

Duxbury,  Mass. 

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Millbrook  Market 

All  the  Leading  Cosmetic  Lines 

HENRY  C.  &  NORRIS  LA  FLEUR 

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C.  E.  Janson  Co. 

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South  Duxbury 

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Captain's  Walk 

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16  COURT  STREET 

HALL'S  CORNER 

Plymouth,  Mass. 

South  Duxbury 

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1  MAIN  STREET 
Plymouth,  Mass. 

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DUXBURY 

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KINGSTON 

Kingston  8732 

Osborn's  Country  Store 

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PACKAGED  WINES  and  BEERS 
SUMMER  at  VALLEY  STREET 

Deliveries  in  West  Duxbury 

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CARPENTER  and  BUILDER 

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Taylor  Lumber 

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Millbrook,  Mass. 

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Charles  L.  Sinnott  Co.  Inc. 

Marshfield,  Mass. 

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John  DeLorenzo's  Famous 

Joseph  F.  Clark 

Turkeys  the  Year  Round 

REAL  ESTATE  and 
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Office  at  HALL'S  CORNER 

South  Duxbury 

Duxbury,  Mass. 

on  Route  3 

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Plumbing,  Heating,  Oil  Burners 

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KINGSTON,  MASS. 

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Kingston 

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The  CAPEHART 
Television 

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MAYFLOWER 

North  Plymouth,  Mass. 

TELEVISION  CO. 

Complete  Line  of 

55  COURT  STREET 

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Plymouth,  Mass.                 Tony  Manfredi 

PLYMOUTH  CORDAGE  COMPANY 

PLYMOUTH,  MASSACHUSETTS 


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Plymouth 

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BAY  ROAD               So.  Duxbury,  Mass. 

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The  Duxbury  Clipper 

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and 

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MacDonald's 

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1828  1953 
125  YEARS  OF  FRIENDLY  SERVICE  TO  YOUR  COMMUNITY 


PLVMOUTH  SJIVimS  BJIN9C 


BATSON  CONSTRUCTION 
COMPANY 


MOULTON  ROAD 

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THE  DUXBURY  PRESS 

PURITAN 
CLOTHING  COMPANY 

"Modern  Stores  for  Men  &  Boys" 

Bay  Road 
KENNETH  MACOMBER 

PURITAN  TAILORING  DEPARTMENT 

Tel. :   Duxbury  1 76 

Cleaning  -  Tailoring  -  Fur  Storage 
and  Repairs 

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ARCHITECT 

Plymouth,  Massachusetts 

Duxbury,  Massachusetts 

J.  E.  Purdy  Company 

Inc. 

367  BOYLSTON  STREET 
Boston  16,  Mass. 


Official  Photographer 
for 

The  Class  of  1953 


DUXBURY  HIGH  SCHOOL 


SPONSORS 


Mr.  &  Mrs.  Robert  Barnicoat 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Frank  H.  Ryder 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  C.  A.  Carry 

Mrs.  Helen  Jones 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Roger  Yuill 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  F.  M.  Pope 

Mr.  Mark  Jewell 

Mr.  William  C.  Budlong 

A  Friend 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  E.  A.  Harvey 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  C.  B.  Atwater 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  R.  C.  Raser 

Miss  Adelaide  Baumer 

Mr.  Carl  M.  Eldridge 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Morrison  M.  Bump 

Mr.  Norman  Hutton 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  F.  W.  Lyons 

Mrs.  John  Figmic 

Miss  Abby  Standish  Bradlee 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  George  Scott 

Mr.  George  Nelson 

Mr.  Victor  Nickerson 

Mrs.  Mary  T.  Wheeler 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Richard  Metheany 

Mr.  Robert  Means 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Charles  Olsen 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Willard  S.  Barclay 

Mrs.  Estella  M.  Swift 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  J.  W.  Kellar 

The  Garsides 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Ray  A.  Stearns 

Mr.  Earl  Ricker 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  David  W.  Paulson 

Mrs.  Marion  F.  Muller 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Bud  Arnold 

A  Friend 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Charles  Freeman 
Mr.  Kenneth  Howland 
Mr.  &  Mrs.  Davis  Doyle 
Dr.  &  Mrs.  J.  Newton  Shirley 
A  Friend 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  John  Gammons 
Mrs.  H.  Reed 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  H.  B.  Andrews 
Mr.  &  Mrs.  Mclntyne 
A  Friend 
Poirier's  Bakery 
Mr.  &  Mrs.  A.  William  Reggio 
Mr.  &  Mrs.  D.  L.  Webb 
Mrs.  Helen  Cheney 
Clapp's  Laboratories,  Inc. 
Mrs.  Milton  Ellis 


Mrs.  Otto  A.  Lawton 

Mrs.  Gertrude  B.  Coffin 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Phillip  Conathan 

Dr.  &  Mrs.  Dwight  M.  Fowler 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Josep+i  E.  Eaton 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Irving  Locke 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Robert  Osborne 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Lloyd  W.  Lutz 

Rev.  &  Mrs.  Wm.  S.  Anthony 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Elburt  C.  Loth 

Mrs.  Frederic  S.  Reed 

Mr.  William  T.  Redmond 

Mr.  Harry  A.  Chetwynde 

Mr.  Charles  F.  Shirley 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Richard  Crocker 

Mr.  Russell  Soule 

Mr.  Irwin  C.  Cole 

Mr.  H.  M.  Mahon 

Mr.  Thomas  O.  L.  Sutcliffe 

Mr.  Arthur  T.  Chase 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Luther  A.  Hansen,  J 

Mrs.  Frank  White 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Harry  W.  Crockett 

George  A.  Washburn 

Mrs.  Rose  Porrino 

Mr.  Melville  Sinnott 

Mr.  Ernest  Ouellette 

Mr.  C.  W.  Tobey 

Mr.  Eugene  R.  Redlon 

Mr.  Robert  R.  Cooper 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Willard  F.  Snow 

Mr.-  &  Mrs.  Daniel  E.  Ellis 

Mr.  Byron  W.  Taft 

Mr.  Albert  Vinal 

Jordan  Pharmacy 

Estate  of  E.  S.  Wright 

Horace's  Used  Car  Center 

Mrs.  Freda  Lovell 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  T.  Russell  Eddy 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Herbert  Soliis 

Mrs.  Charles  Bascom 

Mrs.  R.  T.  Williams 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Jones  Pye 

Mr.  Paul  E.  Kohoe 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  David  H.  Marshall 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Richard  Randall 

Dede's  Beauty  Salon 

Turn's  Grocery  Store,  Kingston 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  John  F.  Spence,  Jr. 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  J.  Anderson  Lord 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Charles  Bridgham 


Our  1953  scorebook  is  com- 
plete. The  results  of  four  val- 
uable years  are  recorded. 
Sometimes  winning,  some- 
times losing,  this  varsity  team 
has  played  its  last  game  at 
Duxbury  High  School.  It  is 

THE  END 

yet,  isn't  it  really  just  the  be- 
ginning .  .  . 


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