Ticonderoga High School - Carillon Yearbook (Ticonderoga, NY)

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CLASS HISTORY Many of the members of the Class of 59 got acquainted in Kindergarten at Central School. Even more of us came together when we started first grade. We gathered mere and more members during the next six years, and the centralization during our seventh-grade year completed our present class except for a few that were to join us l'-ter. We all worked hard in eighth grade, each one of us secretly relishing the idea of being a big freshman. For most of us the effort was not n vain, but we had to leave a few behind temporarily. Judy Clarke was our valedictorian, and Larry Lonergan was the saluatorian. This marked the beginning of the Class of 59. As about 70 of us walked into the big study hall, we were a scared group of green freshmen, but under the careful guidance of Miss Simpkins and Coach Stevenson, we soon felt at ease and began to plan the four most wcndeif 1 years of our lives. For ofricers to lead us in this new venture we elected Sharon Varmette as president, Russell Sage as vice-president, Barbara Smith as secretary, and Gary Vosburg as treasurer. Our projects for the year included a clars supper of pancakes and sausage, a sporting goods sale, and the sale of jello. We also got cur class pins, a big thrill for all of us. Held in a leap year, our class dance was a Sadie Hawkins round and square dance. The launching of our Sophomore year found our financial status to be very good, but we continued to work even harder for the good of the class. This year for officers, we elected John Morette as president, Sharon Varmette as vice-president, Gary Vosburg as secretary, and Russell Sage as treasurer. Activities this year included the sale of pins and sweatshirts, and our class supper of macaroni and cheese and salad. Most important this year, however, were our two dances, a twirp dance and a record hop. Thus ended the first half of our venture in high school. Upon returning to school for our Junior year, little did we know that this would prove to be the most hectic of all four years. We started by electing John Morette as president, Peter Robinson as vice-president, Russell Sage as treasurer, and Gary Vosburg as secretary. Our first project was a record hop in the form of a disc jockey show. The menu for the class supper this year included spaghetti and salad. The Junior Plays, Side Tracked , Tea for Three , and It's Cold in Them Thar Hills , were very successful and brought out the acting ability of many of our classmates. Finally, after msny weeks of waiting, our precious class rings arrived. For a whole day you cculd see or hear nothing but ohs and ahs and the lashing of hands. Last, but certainly not least, came the traditional Junior Prom. Our theme was Rhapsody in Blue and music was furnished by Don Eush. A great effort was put forth by all the class members to make this event a success, and it certainly was with Sharon Varmette reigning as our queen. At long last we have reached our Senior year. Although our class has dwindled in size, our spirit remains the same. We are putting forth an even greater effort to make this year a lasting success in the eyes of all. So far our projects have been a delicious supper of spaghet’.i and salad, the Senior candy store, and the sale of sweatshirts, scarves, and notebooks. All the Senior girls attended the Senior Tea at Mrs. Arnold's. Tea and sandwiches were served and everyone had a very nice time. Our Senior Flay, No More Homework , is sure to be a big success, judging from the general enthusiasm. Yet with all these activities we have still found time and energy to plan the two activities which have been cur main goal since our Freshman year—our yearbook and our Senior trip. Now that our first big venture in life is nearly ended, we may outwardly sigh with relief, but surely we don't regret the years of hard work and effort for they represent the most important and gratifying years of our life. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our class advisors. Miss Simpkins and Coach Stevenson, for the helping hand they have gladly lent through these years. 14

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Patricia Davidson I at in club 2,3 Newspaper club 1,2 Art club 2,3 Prom committee Yearbook staff Art editor Junior play Senior play Executive Committee GAA Science fair 3 3 me, Charles Gonyea 16 Mike Donovan Track 1,2,3 Varsity T Club 1.2,3 +