Chronicle (September, 1969)

CARDIGAN CHRONICLE VOL 18, NO. 4

CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, CANAAN, N.H.

SEPTEMBER. 1969

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the first female boarding students in the , history of Cardigan Mountain School attended this year's summer school-camp. Standing: Frankie Kramer, Tom;s River, N. J.; : Mary Wakely, Canaan, N. H.; Sally Goodspeed, Canaan, N. H.; Nora Sutton, Tom's River, N. J.; Sitting: Nancy Doonan, Melrose, Mass.; Theresa St. George, Hudson, Mass.; Linda Aldric!,, Canaan, N. H.

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WOULD YOU BELIEVE: ... Mr. Rouillard isn't giving any Campus Improvements this year. ... Stowell House is off bounds to all boys. ... Cardigan has gone COED. . . . Green Hornet was traded for S & H Green Stamps. · ... Polar Bear caught a cold already. ... A 6 foot alligator was last seen sunbathing at the point! ... Jenness Hall was burned down! . . . that sharks have taken over the waterfront.

DRAMA ACTIVITY This summer Mr. Rouillard announced that there would be a new activity - Drama. If you like to be up on the stage as anyone from baby to an old man - . Drama is for you. The director is Mrs. Speicher. As soon as you meet her, you will take an instant liking to her. There is a play planned for every two weeks, so if you join, • you will be in at least one play. Why not be daring and give it a try.

SILVERSMITHING THE FUN TYPE OF ART Silversmithing is making things out of silver or metals, and that is just .what you can do. Go to the library and take a good look in the windows with all of the rings and things in it. If you like anything •there you can make ,it at Silversmithing, but if you don't care · for anything there, they have other things that you can make, such as · stained glass, pins, pictures, ashtrays, etc. But Silversmithing is the best part so sign up for it, it's worth it.

- Bob Tourison

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CREATIVE CONTEST After carefully reviewing all of the entries, the "Summer Chronicle" staff is pleased to annouce the winners of the second annual "Creative Writing Contest" .

1st Place - Nancy Doonan 2nd Place - Tom Fortney 3rd Place - Mark Kaupe

LIFESAVING Lifesaving is taught by Mr. Wood .

He believes that everyone should take Lifesaving, not only to save other peoples' lives, but also for your own personal safety while in the water.

In Lifesaving we have learned different methods of carrying struggling victims as well as unconscious victims to safety. We have also learned how to care for them once upon the beach.

I think most of the boys and girls in Lifesaving have benefited greatly by taking this for an activity and are concerned enough for other people to spend the time and practice needed to pass this course.

CARDIGAN'S BOOM On July 4th at 8:30 p.m., Cardigan had a nice little fire which was started by our friend, Mr. Aldrich. As the fire got ~tarted Canaan fire truck No. 1 came roaring into campus to put out the fire. After the fire, the fireworks started.

The colors of the fireworks were very· bright red, white, blue, green and orange. The fireworks that scared people the most were the ones that went up and made a big boom.

It was a great evening.

- Charles Wakely

"SUMMER CHRONICLE" STAFF Faculty Advisor ............................ Mr. Larry Speicher Dormitory Representatives: Scott Lit Force ..•.......................... Hayward Hall

Teddy Scott ....... .. ........ . ............. Hinman Hall Bob Tourison ............................. Brewster Hall John Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French Hall Linda Aldrich .................... . ....... Stowell House Cardigan Mountain Summer School-Camp 1969 Mr. Norman C. Wakely .................. .. ........ Headmaster Mr Thomas P. Rouillard ......... Director of Summer School-Camo

CMS GOES FISHING At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6th, all of Cardigan boarded two chartered buses and began the 2½ hour journey to Hampton Beach. The trip went quietly, except for a few sopranos, and story tellers.

At 11 :00 we arrived at Hampton where we were planning to fish. We then had lunch, which several would later regret, and then the buses split up. Each bus split into two groups, and each group boarded a boat .

The boats went out approximately two miles to a well known hide out of mackerel and pollack. The lines were dropped in, but were to be pulled out in a matter of seconds, for the fish wasted no time in biting our jigs.

Within minutes everyone was catching . mackerel and pollack as fast as they . could put their line in the water.

Soon the fish got wise, and stopped biting, so we went to another area, to be once again greeted by that familiar tug on the line. Now people were catching in the area of thirty to forty fish, with the exception of those leaning over the side. (I guess they didn't have that CMS stomach.)

Soon to the reluctance of all aboard we headed back to land, whereupon we compiled all our fish . and discovered we had caught ½ ton. of fish, an average of thirty to forty fish per person, totaling 3,000 fish!

Then after a dinner of hamburgers, trench fries, and a . coke, we headed home, observing fifteen minute silence for those many fish, who provided us with a great afternoon. · - Scott LaF~rce

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CHRONICLE INTERVIEW WITH MR. ROUlbLARD, THE DIRECTOR OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL-CAMP. Throughout the summer there have been many varied activities going on around Cardigan. Making sure that everything runs smoothly is the responsibility of Mr. Rouillard, Summer School-Camp Director. Two staff members of the "Chronicle", John Fowler and Scott LaForce, interviewed Mr. R.ouillard concerning this summer's program.

0. "Do you like the way the co-educational system worked this year?"

A. "There is nothing unusual about a co-educational system; it's quite common. I especially enjoyed having coeds at camp this summer because their presence generated a more enjoyable and more normal atmosphere for studying and playing."

0. "Do you plan to have more girls next summer?"

A. "I certainly do! Cardigan hopes to have at least twenty young ladies as campers next summer."

0. "Do you feel that the work details kept the boys and girls from getting into trouble or from being late to classes and activities?"

A. "There is a certain amount of leverage that teachers have with the existence of Campus Improvement.

A few of the boys were on for most of the summer: Talbot, Roe, Schimenti. However, with most boys, it was an effective means of keeping them organized and punctual."

"The girls evidently were never late for dasses or activities; possibly, they soft-talked the master out of work details. They certainly were capable of soft-soaping masters like Mr. Botelle, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Speicher, Mr. Aldrich, Mr. St. George, and me."

0. "Do you think that most of the old boys enjoyed themselves more last summer or more this summer?"

A. "Several of the old boys (Eisenkraft, Fowler, Johnson, Noreen, LaForce, Geiger, etc.) have told me that this summer has gone by so fast they can hardly believe that it's over."

"I think that they have had a much more enjoyable time this summer because of the expanded inter-camp activities, the trailcamping in the mountains, and the unusual evl!-nts which we have had on campus. The old boys were a tremendous help to us this summer; we have appreciated their enthusiastic response."

0. "Do you have any more plans for next summer?"

A. "I will spend most of the winter planning for next summer.

Academically, I hope that we can include in our studies beginning, intermediate, and advanced work on the computer. We want' to expand our reading program, and we want to continue with studies in English, math, and French."

0. "Are there any additional comments which you have regarding this year's summer camo?"

A. "This has been one of the finest camp sessions in Cardigan's history.

We have st4died harder and we have played harder. The happy ;:ittitudes of the campers is a good indication of the success of the session.

0. "How do you think that the five day hikes worked out this summer?"

A. "During the planning sessions last winter I never anticipated that the trailcamping would have worked out as well as it did. Our boys spent a great deal of time in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, the White Mountain National Forest, and on the Presidential Range. Despite the unusually rainy weather, every hiking group had a "ball". Mr. Johnson is a pretty tremendous fellow, and he has been an outstanding trailcamp leader. Next year we plan to hire an additional trailcamp leader to help out ~r.

Johnson. We should be able to provide five day hikes for as many students as there are who want them."

0. "What are some of the things that you think added to the enjoyment of the summer?"

A. 'This question will take more than a minute to answer. I think that all of the campers felt that this summer was more like a camp.

Specifically, I think that the campers enjoyed the Fourth of July Celebration, the ocean fish,jng trip, the Saturday night picnics, the trailcamping, and hiking, the Red-Cross Swimming and . Life Saving Programs, the inter-camp activities, the silversmithing, and drama, our numerous afternoon activities, the Green and White Competition, the Indian -Lore Campfire and, of course, the haircuts!"

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MOUNTAINEER TRAIL CAMPING On July 7, 1969, at ten o'clock a bus load of boys from Cardigan Mountain Summer School-Camp filed out cif the school bus for the start of the first day hike ever held in the history of Cardigan Mountain Summer School. There was Bill Austin, Dave Bowers, Bill Doonan, John Fowler, Rod Gotier, Parky Halsey, and Geoff Wiswell along with Mr. Johnson, trail -camp leader. With each of us carrying 25 to 30 pound packs, we started out. We stopped at Franconia Falls for lunch and a swim in the cold chutes and pools. We made camp for the night 2.4 miles away on the Pemigewasset River, near Camp 16. We ate hot dogs and potato chips, had a dip in the river and returned just in time for the dehydrated fruit cocktail.

We played games and told stories and then went to bed in our tents - two in a tent.

The next morning, after a breakfast of bacon, eggs, hot biscui-ts, cocoa, and juice, we started the toughest climb of the whole trip. It was 3.5 miles of murderous ascent to the top of the Bond Cliffs, where we had lunch.

From there we had a tremendous view of the White Mountains. We climbed to the top of Mt. Bond and went halfway down to Guyat Shelter, where we set up camp. The campsite wasn't very good and our dinner of macaroni, biscuits, and banana pudding didn't turn out too well.

After a breakfast of pancakes, syrup, and cereal we broke camp and made it to the top of Mt. Guyat in 15 minutes and climbed up South Twin Mountain after that, where we had lunch. Descending South Twin was the hardest downhill trail we climbed. The steep slipperty trail and the huge blocks we had to jump down made it tough on the knees and feet . We camped for the night at Thirteen Falls.

We had a lot of fun in the falls pnd then had a delici'ous supper of stew, soup, hot biscuits, chocolate milk shakes and vanilla pudding. After supper we had a sing-song around the campfire and turned in at 10:00 o'clock.

Thursday was the first overcast .day of the trip. We had breakfast of cereal, cornbread, eggs, and powdered milk.

We hiked five miles in a record hour and a half - nonstop. Now we were back at Franconia Falls. We stayed at the shelter of a man who had gone to the hospital but left all of his food for us. After another swim, V\e had a feast.

There was pea soup, vegetable soup, tuna fish, crackers, orange drink, grape punch, chicken tetrazzine, hot biscuits, baked beans, rice, cocoa, and apple jello. We were hungry. We Went to bed at 8:00 o'clock because it was pouring.

The next morning everything was soaked . We set the sopped sleeping bags and tents on the rocks to dry and then ate pancakes, syrup and oatmeal.

After another routine campsite clean-up, which we had every day, where we cleaned up the mess which previous campers left, we started out on our last trek. We made the last 2.6 miles in 38 minutes, piled the packs in the truck and left the mountains behind. We made one more stop at the Railsplitter Drive-In and then returned to Cardigan. We would like to thank Mr. Johnson for taking us, helping us, and most of all - for putting up with us for five days. We really enjoyed it.

- John Fowler

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· hiking and camping A SNOWY HIKE Last Monday a group of boys left "Good Ole" camp Cardigan for a week of fun and frolic in the woods. The group of path finders were the following, Larry Fisher, Craig Johnson, Bill Herrmann, Peter Martin, Lee Foster, Carl Berni and yours truly, me. Also that ·great trail blazer, Mr. Johnson.

The first day we hiked five miles along the Dry River Trail and camped.

After setting up camp we went for a cold, cold swim in the mountain stream. Then we had a weenie roast around the camp fire. The second day we moved into the shelter after a rainy night. After getting settled we hiked to a waterfall. Right above the falls there was a big pool, which we swam in. We climbed up on a ledge high above the water and dove in. Then after an afternoon of swimming we hiked back to the hut. When we got back we saw some other people camping. One man slept with us in the hut. After a good hearty meal we sacked out. That m'orning, after breakfast, we started hiking. We climbed three mountains, including Mt. Washington. On top of Mt. Washington we had a little snack and then hiked to Tuckerman's Ravine. Then on the way back to camp we found a patch of snow. After a while of sliding and slipping we headed home. The next morning we ate breakfast and hiked four miles to hut number 1. There we swam and had water rock fights. That night, after a while of laughing and throwing things. at each other, we finally got to sleep.

The next morning we ate breakfast and then hiked back to the car. Then after driving for awhile we stopped for a delicious lunch consisting .of hamburgers, french fries and a drink.

Then we drove home to camp Cardigan. After unpacking our bags somebody discovered two big rocks in their pack. After a big laugh over that we took showers and :then we wE1re welcomed home by our fellow students.

- Morgan Dickerman

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HONOR ROLL OUTING Wednesday the 30th of July, the honor roll boys and girls went on an outing to Lake Winnipesaukee to take a four hour cruise on the "Mt . . Washington". After Mr. Aldrich parked the bus at Weirs Beach, we were all given two dollars and sent to have lunch and go in and out all the little jip shops. Most of us had a quick lunch and then hurried over to the · penny arcades and spent most of our money on the pin ball machines.

We met Mr. Rouillard and · Mr. Aldrich at the dock at one-thirty. All of the boys and girls were there on time.

We boarded the "Mt. Washington" at about 1 :45. We bought our tickets and then let loose on the boat.

The "Mt. Washington" chugged out of the little harbor on to the big lake at about two o'clock.

I do not remember the names of every place we went, but it was very enjoyable. The time went by quickly and it was about five o'clock when Mr. Aldrich gave us another two dollars to buy dinner. Most of us had a big dinner, but what was left of our money went into the pin ball machines on the second deck.

The boat came into port at about 6:05 and all the boys jumped back into the bus for the long ride home.

All the boys and girls who went on this outing would like to give their thanks to Mr. Rouillard and Mr. Aldrich for such an enjoyable afternoon .

The following boys and girls made the first term Honor Roll at CMS Summer School: Aldrich, Austin, Benedict, Black, Bowers, Cade, Corcoran, Eisenkraft, Fowler, Freeman, Goodspeed, Gotier, Wakely, Johnson, Ly,ich, R. McClellan, T. McClellan, Noreen, Ober, Riccio, St. George, Scott, Strout, Warrell, and White.

-Ted Scott

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POLAR BEAR CLUB

The Polar Bear Club gets up at 5:30 in the morning and goes.for a dip. The water is still warm, but the air has been a little cooler. Last year they had a total of eleven boys and it was only for three days · a week. This year we started out with twenty-two boys and we are now down to seven brave Polar Bears. They are: Geoff Wiswell, Bill . Austin, Dave Geiger, John Feldman, Bill Doonan, Parky Halsey, Bob Tourison, Mr. Botelle, Mr. Stanley, and occasionally Alex, the Stanley's daughter.

We have· to stay in the water from 15 minutes to 30 minutes unless it is cold out and then we only have to stay in 5 minutes. We have had only one of those 5 minute days. The good part is that we can take a nice hot shower.

The Polar. Bear Club ends a couple of days before the school-camp · is over.

We expect some pretty cold days later in .the summer.

- Bob Toi.Jrison

CARDIGAN WINS IN TENNIS On July 10 CMS hosted Camp Kenwood to play in a tennis match.

The boys played eight game pro sets and if the set was tied at seven games apiece, whoever won the eighth game would win the set. There were two age groups, 15 and under, who won 3-2, and 13 and under who won 4-1.

Cardigan won their first match of the season against Kenwood by a score of 7-3.

15 and under (3-2) CMS 1. LaForce (8-4) W 2. Samellas (8-6) W 3. Johnson (4-8) L 4. Freeman & Scott (7-8) L 5. Schimenti & White (8-4) W 13 and under (4-1) CMS 1. Wakely (8-0) W 2. . Black (8-3) W 3. Corcoran (8-2) W 4. Feldman & Jones (4-8) L 5. Martin & Fisher (8-3) W

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CARN IV AL-AUCTION ALUMNI NEWS

News of DAVID GILLER '68 reveals that he is at Mercersburg Academy, where he · won a letter playing first string j. v. soccer last year and was the number three man on the j. v. tennis team.

MICHAEL ELLEGAARD '66 graduated from Dublin School in June this year with second honors in Advanced Biology and in History 4. Our best wishes to Mike as he begins his college career this fall at Rutgers.

This summer has found THOMAS SCOTT MONSTED '67 in Europe attending a Language Abroad Institute. Scott was at Suffield Academy last year and was elected president of the Press Club. He was also an active member of the track team.

A letter from THOMAS G. GOMEY '61 reveals his present affiliation with the Air Force in Del Rio, Texas, in a pilot training program. After receiving his wings in October, Torn returns to the Marine Corps for further training before being assigned overseas (Viet Nam) . His service stint was preceded by graduation in 1964 from Vermont Academy and in 1967 from Babson Institute, in addition to some months in the employ of American Airlines. · After getting his commission in the Marine Corps, at Quantico, he was then assigned to the Air Force Training Ground in Del Rio. Tom still receives CHRONICLES and hopes to visit our ever-changing campus sometime in the fall.

CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

on Canaan Street Lake CANAAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03741

On July 28, there was a carnival for the students, in the field house. They gave us twenty-five tickets to spend on the various booths. The prizes were special tickets which could be used in the auction. Mr. and Mrs. Speicher were in the "Grab Bag Booth". One of the bags had 35 tickets in it. Mr. Stanley sold posters in the next booth.

Then there was Mr. Botelle's golf game. Even 'though only five people got the ball in, it was very popular and it was easy to see that Mr. Botelle put a lot of work into making it. The Ordways, Mr. Pearce, and Mr. Shelton were in charge of the food and drink.

Then there was Mr. St. George and the jail. For one ticket you could put anyone in jail who you wanted to and he (or she) had to stay in there until someone bailed them out. Mr. Weeks had the frog race but the frogs got tired and went on strike so he had to resort to the bucket filling races. Mr. Goodspeed had the pine cone throw in the next shower. Then good old Mr. Carr had the penny throw. You were so close to the target but you still cou ldn't' put the penny on the teeny- weeny dot. In the next booth was Mr. Woods with the ring toss.

Downstairs Mr. Bartlett had the dart game while Mr. Hunt had the bean pot. For 40 cents, Mr. Fahrner and Mr. Aldrich would take your picture on different backgrounds. Next to that was Mr. Johnston's "test your strength". He had a tough time keeping the kids from breaking the hammers. He started off with two long birch hammers and ended up with half smashed up h~rnrners.

At 8: 15 everyone headed up to the auditorium for the auction. With Mr. Fahrner acting as auctioneer, the first hubcap was sold. Everything was at the auction, from cakes, cookies, doughnuts, to empty wine bottles, to pure junk. After the giant cake was won for a door prize by Craig Johnson everyone left trying to get hold of someone else's food or trying to squeeze the last drops of booze out of their bottles. ' The carnival and the auction were enjoyed by all . The students all appreciate the work put into it by the Stowes and the Hat:ketts and all the . help and food given by the other masters.

- John Fowler

HORSEBACK RIDING The girls at Cardigan Mountain went horseback riding at Koloski Riding Stables. The instructor's name was April. She also has several other instructors.

The horses are very tame and do what they are told, prov ided you know the right things to tell them.

Two weeks ago we didn't even know how to ride a horse. Now, we are cantering on the horses. In addition to learning to walk, trot, and canter on the horse, we also learn to saddle a horse, unsaddle a horse, and name the parts of the horse. Because April was able to teach us to ride, she must be a great instructor.

If you horseback ride, this is a great place to go. Even if you don't horseback ride, just go to Koloski Riding Stables and soon you will be an expert.

- Frankie Kramer Nonprofit

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