Brandon High School - Neshobe Yearbook (Brandon, VT)

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ClaU Will We, the Senior class of nineteen hundred and fifty, situated at Brandon High School, in the town of Brandon, county of Rutland, state of Vermont, being of unsound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of the classes which shall succeed us, do therefore make, ordain, publish and de- clare this to be our last will and testament (unless we change our minds tomorrow.) First: To the Junior class we bequeath our loved but mis-treated Senior room, the desks with rough tops and drawers that won’t open, our pencil sharpener, and any wads of gum that we unconsciously left behind, along with a few candy wrappers, stale potato chips, and pencil stubs. Also the stairs from the Senior play on the condition that you have a play as good as ours was. Second: To the Sophomores the Senior girls leave their Senioritis, which you should rightfully begin to acquire next year, and the right to be titled upperclassmen. Third: To the Freshman class, the Senior boys will all their cars that earn you tardy slips, get stuck on cross-roads, and need help to get up Seminary Hill. You may also claim any headlights, fenders, or anything else you may find lying around the school premises. Fourth: To the faculty we leave the encouraging knowledge that nevermore need they be bothered by the class of 1950. Individually We Will: Henry Bissette wills his ability to do ten things at once to Darrell Sprague. Lucienne Couture wills her bright fuscia sweater to Charles Wheeler. (It goes so well with his red hair.) Genny Castonguay leaves her nickname of “Casanova” to Barbara Platt. Carry on Barb. Bob Humiston wills his cheerful nature to Ruthie Disorda. Barney Hallett leaves the road in Short Swamp to Konrad Hooker and Joyce Ladd. Arlene Hewey wills her ability to jump on the trampoline to Jane Mohan. There’s nothing to be afraid of Jane. Kitty Brown leaves her job in Mr. Hoyt’s office to Judy Trombly. Good luck, Judy. Don Jennings wills the bobby-pins that were left to him last year to the seventh-grade girls. There’s no need for anymore straight hair now. Raymond Reed wills his ability to throw chalk and erasers accurately to Barbara Goodnow. Too bad Norma won’t be here to practice on, Barb. Charlene Lilly wills her huge supply of self-confidence to Irene Ketcham. Take it in small doses, Mickey. Barb Jennings leaves her dignified, lady-like ways to Dawn Farr. Chet Kupfer leaves his curly hair to Mary Bruce. Honest, Mary, it’s natural.

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GUu tJliAtosuf, In 1946, thirty-five wee green freshmen sneaked into the doors of Bran- don High School. The Freshman Reception was a hilarious and exciting event for the thirty-five freshmen. We held our election late in the year, which gave us time to get acquainted with one another. As class offficers, we elected Randell Hallett, president; Claude Griffin, vice president; Bar- bara Willette, secretary; Betty Williams, treasurer. For class activities we started “Teen Town,” which consisted of danc- ing, all kinds of games, and refreshments. It was fun for every-one and a good way to meet the upperclassmen. We entered “The Monkey’s Paw” in the one act play contest. The actors and actresses were Barbara Willette, Randell Hallett, Helene Scott, and Jerry Rockwell. In our sophomore year we elected Barbara Willette, president; Randell Hallett, vice president; Agnes Mahoney, secretary; and Harriet Nicholson, treasurer. We had a few record dances, which provided fun for everyone, and a hayride. Our biggest hit that year was when we entered the one act play contest with “Orville’s Big Date” and won honorable mention. The cast included Barbara Jennings, Marjorie McDonough, Kathryn Brown, and Ran- dell Hallett. It was under the direction of Wallace Goodnow. In our junior year we elected Jerry Rockwell, president; Roger LaRock, vice president; Arlene Hewey, secretary; and Kathryn Brown, treasurer. We entered the play contest with “Johnny Goes Haywire,” under the direction of Barbara Goodnow. The cast included Marjorie McDonough, Kathryn Brown, Norma Dunshee, Chester Kupfer, and Donald Jennings. We also gave a food sale and a few dances including a “Junior Prom” The Prom wasn’t a money-majking activity but it was a lot of fun. In our senior year we elected Harriet Nicholson, president; Jerry Rock- well, vice president; Arlene Hewey, secretary; and Allen Ross, treasurer. Starting out the year with approximately $20. we went on a real money- raising campaign, which consisted of food sales, card parties, a plastic party, selling tags and schedules at the basketball games, and presenting a well-known stage production, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” which was well recei- ved by a capacity audience. After the play all Seniors and their friends and teachers were invited to Mr. Mrs. Thomas Maroney’s house for a party, which was enjoyed by everyone. We had a Senior Jamboree which consisted of basketball and volley ball. In the basketball game the boys, dressed as the opposite sex, played with one hand tied behind them. Mr. Hoyt was referee, and proved very funny. In volley ball, the boys were dressed in their usual attire and thus won the game. Mr. Manning was the referee. Ail the money we worked for went into a trip to New York City during our April vacatiion under the direction of “Arnold Tours.” We visited the R.C.A. roof, followed by a show at the Roxy Theater, the Statue of Liberty, a show at the Music Hall with stage presentations by the Rockettes, Billy Rose’s Diamond Horseshoe, NBC Studio Tour, and one afternoon free, in which we could look around on our own or see a baseball game. We shall always remember the four happy years we spent in this school under the supervision and guidance of our principal and other members of the faculty. Some of us will be going on to school. Others will go into the field of business, as several of our classmate pioneers have already had the opportunity of doing, as part of their class work this year. Wherever we are in the future, we know t.h»t our interest in one another and in Brandon High School itself will never fade. Respectfully submitted, Marjorie McDonough Muriel Munger

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Ben Memoe leaves Jane Simonds to any eligible boy who has a car. Anne Stacy wills her ability to leave other girl’s boy-friends alone to Barb Wheeler. John Wetmore wills his ability to look down on people to Seeley Disorda. You’ve a long way to go yet, Seeley. Barbara Willette leaves her secret on how to be popular to anyone who will send a self-addressed envelope and five dollars. Betty Jean Williams wills her light step in ballet to Charlotte Shepard. Mary Leonard leaves the long walks down Seminary Hill to her sister, Peggy. Roger LaRock leaves his good times in the F.F.A. class to Roger Quesnel. Tom Maroney wills his grease-monkey job in Central Sales and Service to Eddie Walsh. Bernard Mohan leaves his ability to collect traffic tickets to Burton Bassett. Carroll Rawson leaves his ability to play the slide trombone to Billy Moffatt. Good Luck, Billy. Bill Simonds wills his ability not to flirt with the girls to Harley Chapin. Robert Quesnel leaves his ability to fly low to the Freshman boys, try to save the pieces, boys. You may need them. Shirley Wheeler leaves her non-interest in the boys to Carol Littlehale. Bev Smith wills her love letters to Barbara Forguites. Don’t faint, Barb. Margie McDonough leaves the Senior Store to Virginia Stone. Do as good a job as she has, Virginia. Jerry Rockwell leaves his basketball ability to Clifford Shattuck. Agnes Mahoney leaves her job in the Brandon Theater to Margie Loomis. Muriel Munger leaves her ability to be quiet in study hall to Yvonne Coo- lidge. We know, Vonnie, you don’t make noise, — much. Bob Platt wills his ability to sing to Bernard Humiston. Come on Bernie, you have the lungs. Harriett Nicholson leaves the smile she has for evreyone to Carlisle Geldert. Katty Wetmore leaves her ability to play the piano to Barbara Dickinson. It takes time, Bobby. Rip Ross leaves his brilliant mind to Dickie Bryant in hopes that he can find a good use for it. Norma Dunshee - -- well, she just leaves. signed by: Anne Stacy Kathryn Brown witnessed by: Marjorie McDonough Arlene Hewey