CARDIGAN CHRONICLE Cardigan Mountain . School, Canaan, N. H.
Alumni Weekend
Prof. Charles A. Proctor
The weekend of the sixth of May saw the annual return to Cardigan of a number of its alumni. A baseball game and an 'at home' at the Headmaster's house marked Saturday afternoon. In the evening the alumni got down to the business of electing officers for the next year. Bruce Murray '54 was elected president and Tony Harris '60 secretary-treasurer. Mr. Hinman had open house for the .alumni on Sunday and, after lunch, group pictures were taken at the flagpole. The Enfield, Canaan, and Cardigan bands gave a joint concert in the auditorium later in the afternoon, .and the week end closed with the Vespers service. Present for the weekend were: P eter Albee '58, Bill Rowe '57, Howard Deriner '55, Dave Helmstadter '54. Three representatives of the class of '60 - Skip Bennet, Toby Kravet and Tom _H opkins - and two from the Class of '59 - Biff Williams and Dlave Bergerson made the trip , as did Mr. and Mrs. John ('53) White. These were in addition to the two officers noted above. Two former Staff members , Mr. Donald R. Stowe and Mr. Daniel Fleetham, were also welcomed by the School. Rodney Lackey '61
The death of Dr. Charles A. Proctor, a trustee of Cardigan, is noted with deep regret. Dr. Proctor, professor emeritus of Physics at Dartmouth, was eminent for his work in the field of photography, and is also remembered as a keen ornithologist. Sometimes known .as "the father of American skiing," he did much to establish this sport at Dartmouth. He was a trustee of the School from the beginning. In his memory the new house of the Assistant Headmaster will be named Proctor House.
Little Shaver For many years Cardigan's hockey team and recreational skaters have had the problem of maintaining a smooth ice surface. It app eared that a good step in the right direction would be an ice planer. With a planer, we could keep ice maintenance costs down by avoiding the rather expensive use of hoses. After investigation, the School was able to secure one of the latest models, a type which is used at leading rinks, including Rockefeller Center. This latest acquisition weights about five hundred pounds and carries a forty-inch blade. Mike Bixler '62
Concert Series Outstanding among the extra-curricular activities offered Cardigan boys this past year were the concerts presented by the Dartmouth College Concert Series .a t Hanover. About a dozen boys were able to attend each ,of the five concerts app earing on the program. Among the many fine performances we had the pleasure of hearing were those given by Marian Anderson and the National Symphony Everyone who heard these concerts was of the opinion that it was an excellent cultural experience. Our appreciation is due to Mrs. Linn and to Mr. Brayman, who gave up so much of their time driving us evenings to Hanover. F. Miller '61
Spring Dance The Student Council decided that this year the Spring Dance should be a rather less expensive affair than previous dances. They voted Mike Bixler chairman of the dance committee, and he in turn selected the other committee members. Robin Borzillo directed decorting. With a minimum of financial support, Robin managed to achieve at least as great a success as any of his predecessors. Vail O'Connor was in cl;large of refreshments, and Jay Robinson was responsible for musical selections. M. Bixler '62
June, 1961
Report on Fifth Annual Fund The Committee ,o n the Fifth Afinual Fund is proud to report that to date a total of $6,188.50 has been received from 148 donors. The individual committee reports are as follows: Gifts from 42 Alumni, $240.56; 29 Friends and Neighbors, $308.00; 52 Parents of Students, $3,530.90; 20 Parents of Alumni, $609.04; and 5 Special Gifts, $1,500. Headmaster Burbank and the Committee Chairmen are most appreciative of the fine support given the Fund to date. The campaign will continue through the summer (closing date, September 1) so if you have not sent a contribution and wish to do so, there is still time to add your name to the list of contributors. The Committee Chairmen are as follows: Alumni, Toby M. Kravet '56; Friends and Neighbors, Mrs. Goodhue Crocker; Parents of Students, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Rafferty, Jr.; and Parents of Alumni Mr. and Mrs . T. R. Young. '
Student Handbook The second edition of the Stu.dent Handbook is nearing completion. This year the objective of the Handbook staff is to amplify the contents, and to improve the contents' listing. The staff, which includes Henry Koch as editor, and Ed Upson, Mike Bixler, Jim Lawson and Terry Baker as writers, is planning to clarify ambiguities of the first edition, and to use an alphabetical . entry system. Changes will be made, as appr,opriate, in school leaders' listings, schedules, and the new ·academic year's calendar. The Handbook will be sent to boys coming to Cardigan for both the Summer and Winter Schools. Their parents will also receive copies to assist them in knowing, the requirements in clothing and equipment, and to familiarize them with the school. H . Koch '62