·CARDIGAN CHRONICLE Vol. 8
No. 5
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, CANAAN, N. H.
May, 1959
Government This Is Winter at Cardigan: Student And Its Functions ''Look Out! I Can't Stop!'' The moon was a silver dollar high in the sky over Mount Cardigan, and the scent of new fallen snow and pine trees stole in the night over the short ski slope that looked like a brightly polished mirror. The shadows were tall and breathtaking in the clear winter night. The ordinary brigh~ parkas have been turned into shadows as you watch the jaunty angles of the skiers racing . down the slope. The drone of the rope tow motoir and the excited yells of the boys on the first moonlight ski night are pushed into the back of your mind as you stand and look at the crystal world that God created. THIS IS WINTER AT CARDIGAN. Early the next morning anothe, startling scene is viewed about the campus with a few substitutes. The sun has replaced the moon; intriguing shadows are now just dark lines and spots on the snow; the colors that the heavy winter snows cannot conceal begin to appear. There is a fresh new look as if every snowflake has been perfectly laid by some unseen hand. Stopping for a moment to look around at the world, you cannot help but feel that you've been born anew. THIS IS WINTER AT CARDIGAN. There is another part to Cardigan in , the winter time; a part that is hard to
describe. Some people would look at it as the American language at its most colorful moments. At any rate it is a part of us. Our facilities are here quite nice but can get cro~ded. It is during these crowded conditions that we hear"Look out! I can't stop." Some poctr boy has been sent down ·a slope for the first time and wants to make sure he does it on ·both feet. Aft(,)r all, it's tough skiing any •other way. Then there is the phrase that pierces the air every once in a while.-"Oh! No! Pack the Pinnacle again?" Of course, whom do you expect to pack it. Once the job is done, the smiles and stories of how well they did on the slope pour forth. The hard work is forgotten . During announcements at lunch, you may hear-"Will skaters and the hockey team please report to the ice at 1:45. Bring shovels and skates." A quick glance around the dining room will let you know who the skaters are. We cannot hope to capture on paper all the priceless remarks you may hear on the slopes or on the ice, but you can rest assured there are many. "Snow plow! What's that?"-<Me! On Skis! What do you want me to do break my neck?" -"This would be nice if it wasn't so darned cold." - "Do we have to go skiing?" - "My skis are broken, so Mr. Wakely said I could stay in today." "Heavens! I'll never get out of class D."
The Student Council meets every Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. There are eleven members on the Council: Dick Weeks, Chairman, Bill Barker, Treasurer, Dave Freeman, Secretary, Mike Davenport, Tom Hamilton, Sandy Harris, Louis Knudson, Blake Munro, Yatchi Ohta, Doc Rubert and Wayne Sargent.
The members of the Student ·council discuss and take action on scho ol problems, such as litterbugs around the campus. In the past they have taken part in the State Student Council Conventions that have been held. This seems to be enjoyed very much by the boys that have gone , and they have brought back some excellent suggestions on how to run our council better. All the members of the Council feel it is an honor to serve on such an important group. -D. Priestly '59 0
New Dorm to Rise On Cardigan Campus In one of our headmaster's meetings, Mr. Burbank announced that there was a new dormitory in the planning. This dormitory would be located on the north side of Hinman and would accommodate twenty boys. It will consist of one floor with a ski-room and possibly a recreation room in the basement. It will be started this summer, and will possibly be finished by 1960.