Black River High School - Banner Yearbook (Ludlow, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

7Ue Ba+utesi Calais 1956 BLACK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Ludlow, Vermont To you, Mrs. Ellison, we, the class of 1956, dedicate the BANNER. No words can express our appreciation for the three years of leadership you have rendered as a teacher and as a friend. Your many hours spent in molding us for the future will never be forgotten. For this we thank you, one and all. Sponsored by JACK SPAULDING, FUNERAL DIRECTOR —2— Left to Right: (front row) Shirley Wheeler, Aurilla Scales, Florence Green, Patricia Blood, Donald Graves, Mary Foster, Polly Blanchard, Phyllis Washburn, Charles Pierce, Joan Wortman; (second row) Jeannette Witalec, Sandra StryKas, Betty Stocker, Cecilia Allison, Shirley Machado, Paul Brown, Stephen Petelle, Donald Goodell, Johan Naess, Anthony Citro, Mildred Pierce, Hazel Johnson, Jean Wortman, Doris Wilkins, Mrs. Anne-Marie Ellison; (third row) Patricia Billings, Rebecca Merrill, James Miele, Ralph Michael, Donald Ackley, Norman Spaulding.Larry Baker, Elson Johnson, Gerald O’Connor, Charles Smith, Maureen Gray, Phyllis Bulley. Absent: Christie Bradley, Thomas Perrino. Sponsored by PURDY STUDIO, Boston —3— Miss Patricia L. Celia Luther W. Allison Paul P. Pullinen Miss Jean A. Bruni Mrs. Anne-Marie Ellison, replaced at semesters by Steig Olson Sponsored by ECONOMY STORE, Rutland David R. Kearney Sponsored by CARROLL CUT RATE, Rutland Miss Nancy E. Jones Robert M. Ellison Stuart R. Rist Mrs. Roxanna W. Tofferi Roger J. Ciufo Sponsored by LANDON'S HARDWARE, Rutland 5 Herman H. Einsmann Sponsored by RUTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE, Rutland CLASS ALPHABET A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W7 X Y Z is for Allison, our new senior classmate; also for Ackley, who really does rate. stands for Billings, Blood, and Brown; also for Blanchard, who never wears a frown; and last comes Bulley, who has helped our class fully. is for Citro, who’s always alert; and don’t forget Christie, the Senior Class Flirt. stands for Donnie—that wonderful guy— who’s been our class president, you know why. is for Elson, the quiet sort who in Vox proved to be quite the sport. stands for Foster, that pert senior girl, and also for Florence, who gave Jonie a whirl. is for Gates—that's Patty’s beau— also for Goody, our class maestro. is for Hazel—her long hair and all— she giggles and giggles as she walks down the hall. stands for ignorance of which we have little; ask Mrs. Ellison—she’ll say it's a riddle. is for Joan with the pretty blue eyes, and also for Jeanette, who is so petite in size stands for kindness teachers have shown and also for knowledge—a thing well known. is for Larry, whose last name is Baker, who’s fun in the class, and sure is a faker. stands for Machado, Hazel’s best friend; also for Maureen; John is her brand. We mustn’t forget Miele, with his curly hair; where there is fun, he’ll always be there. is for Naess, a musical boy, but—remember Novak, so cute and so coy. is for O’Connor, whose parties were so gay, and his wavy hair, which stole girls' hearts away. is for Petelle—a snappy walk is his fame; also for Pierce; there's two of that name. is for the quality for which our class is admired, and when we graduate it will all be expired. is for Rebecca—our wittiest classmate; also for Ralph, with his Chevie he’s never late. is for Scales, with her ability to draw; it also means Spaulding and Stocker—quietness their law. Oh, yes, then there’s Smith, who's witty at heart; and also for Sandie, with her blond hair she’ll never part, stands for Tommy—Perrino’s his last name; whose basketball playing’s his outcome to fame, is for usefulness, mainly from books, and we don’t carry them around just for looks! is for Valedictorian, the lucky one whose success is the proof of studying she’s done, is for Wilkins with a cheery smile and also for Wortman, Jean that is, who went steady a while. Then think of Washburn, and Wheeler, as well; both of these girls are really just swell. is for the Xtras teachers have given— mainly the marks that put kids in heaven. is for yarns most seniors did spin, some of them tall and some of them thin. is for zest. All seniors have this, and their graduation bliss. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS By Donald Graves We, the class of 1956, wish to extend our sincere appre- ciation to our teachers, our parents, our friends, and all the townspeople for their willingness to help us during our high school days. The past four years have been merely stepping stones to our future. This future will be an individual challenge to each and everyone of us; but because we have built our foundation on your guidance, we will not fear what the future will bring us. As we leave Black River, we take with us memories that will never be dimmed. Here we have spent the most eventful days of our lives, which will never be forgotten. Class of '57, we leave the leadership in your hands. Use it wisely; and like us, you will realize and obtain its full value. JUNIOR RESPONSE By Bruce Wyman We, the class of '57, in bidding you, the class of '56, farewell, wish you success in all your ventures and a happy, prosperous future. We will try to carry out the duties and responsibilities which you have left to us, as successfully as you have. Looking up to you for security and guidance for these three years has been wonderful. Sponsored by LUDLOW SUPER MARKET, Ludlow —7— Sponsored by LAMPERT'S CLOTHING, Ludlow General Don' Don Edward Ackley Ski Club 1,2; Photography Club 1; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 4; Young America 1; Sparking 3; Arsenic and Old Lace 3; Harvey 4. Cecilia Allison Commercial Seely Vice President 2; Secretary 1; Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 1,2; Interclass Basketball 1,2,3; Soccer 3; Interclass Play 2,3; Dra- matics 3,4; Dramatics Vice President 3; Harvey 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Minstrel Show 2; Banner Board 4; Home Ec Secretary 4; Shindig 2; Committees 1,2,3,4. Larry A. Baker General Bake” Photography Club 1; Dramatics 1,2,3; Glee Club 3; Choir 3,4; Vox 3; Science Club 4; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Arsenic and Old Lace 3. Patricia Jane Billings General Chorus 2,3. Pat” Sponsored by NORM PORTER'S STUDIOS, Rutland —8— General Doll1 Polly Jean Blanchard Secretary 3,4; Banner Board 4; Junior Prom 3; Feature Edi- tor 4; Vox 1,2,3,4; News Editor 4; Glee Club 1; G.A.A. 1; In- terclass tournaments 3; Freshman Reception 2. Patricia Ann Blood Commercial Pat” Girl's Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Glee Club 3,4; Choir 3,4; Dra- matics 1,2,3,4; Variety Club 1; Vox 3; Banner Board 4; Student Council 4; All-State 4; Girl's Intramural Basketball 1,2; Girl’s Intramural soccer 1,2; Monitor 1,2. Phyllis Marie Bulley College Phyl Glee Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; Vox Editor 3,4; Band 3,4; Banner Editor 4; Green Mountain Girl’s State 3; Bur- lington Music Festival 3. Anthony R. Citro General Cech Band 1,2,3; Vox 1,2; Photography Club 1; Jr. Prom 3; Bas- ketball 1,2; Banner Board 4. Mary Ann Foster General Merty G;AA- Glee Club 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; All-State 1,2,3,4 Choir 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Vox 3; Dramatics 3,4; Ski Club 12 3 Banner Board 4; Our Hearts Were Young and Gay 2; Harvey Interclass Basketball 1,2,3,4. Chester Gates General Chester” Sponsored by VALENTES RESTAURANT, Ludlow —10— Donald James Goodell College Goodie” Glee Club 2,3,4; Choir 3; All-State Glee Club 3; J. V. Bas- ketball 2; Vox 2,3; Dramatics 3,4; Green Mountain Boy's State 3. Donald Ferris Graves General Don” President 1,2,4; Vice President 3; Student Council 1,2,4. At Maureen Thelma Gray Commercial Cheerleading 1,2; Glee Club 3,4; Vox 4. Reenie' Florence Elizabeth Green General Bun G.A.A. 1; Band 1.2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Vox 1,2,3; Bas- ketball 1; Vice President 1; Ski Club 2,3; Arsenic and Old Lace 3; Dramatics Club 4; Banner Board 4; Student Council Secre- tary 4. Sponsored by P. P. SERVICE STATION, Ludlow —11— Elson Johnson College Photography Club 1; Tunior Prom 3; Vox 4. Hazel W. Johnson Commercial Hedy” Vox 1,4; G.A.A. 1,2. Shirley Machado Commercial Shirl” Band 2,3,4; Vox 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Glee Club 1,2. Rebecca Merrill College Becky Glee Club 1,3,4; Choir 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Vox 1,2,3; Dramat- ics Club 1,2,3,4; Arsenic and Old luice 3; Harvey 4; Sparking 3; G.A.A. 1,2; All-State 3,4; Cheerleading 2,3,4. Sponsored by W R. SPAULDING, Ludlow —12— Thomas Novak General Tommy” Sponsored by BIXBY'S DAIRY, Ludlow —13— Johan Fredrik Naess General Joney” Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Dramatics 3,4; Camera Club 1; Interclass tournaments 1,2,3,4; Banner Board 4; All-State 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. Gerald F. O’Connor General Oakie Outing Club 1; Glee Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 3,4; Vox 1,2; Banner Board 4; Harvey 4; Arsenic and Old Lace 3. Thomas Perrino General Tom” Banner Board 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Interclass tournaments 1,2,3,4; Jr. Varsity 1; Green Mountain Boy's State 3. Stephen P. Petelle General Petie” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Vox 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 1. Charles U. Pierce College Charlie” Photography Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Varsity 2,3,4; Banner Board 4; All-State Glee Club 3,4; President of Glee Club 4; Choir 3,4; Outing Club 1; Dramatics Club 3; President of Student Council 4. Sponsored by GENERAL ELECTRIC, Ludlow —14— Mildred A. Pierce Commercial Milly Band 1,2; Basketball 1,2,4; Vox 3,4; Glee Club 4; Interclass tournaments 3. Aurilla Lillian Scales General Jit” Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1; Glee Club 1,3,4; All-State Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Softball 1,2,3; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3. Charles L. Smith College Pick” Basketball 1,2,3.4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 3; Soccer 1; Banner Board 4; Dramatics 3,4; Glee Club 4; Ski Club 1,2. Sponsored by RUTLAND CONFECTIONERY, Rutland I Norman Spaulding General Norm’ —15— Betty Ann Stocker Commercial Bet’ Girl's Athletic Association 2; Future Homemakers 4. Sandra Stryhas General Sandie” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Interclass tournaments 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 3,4; President of Future Homemakers 4; Burlington Music Festi- val 3,4; Cheerleading 2,3,4. Phyllis A. Washburn College Washy” Band 1,2,3,4; Vox 3,4; Glee Club 1,3,4; All-State 3,4; Choir 3,4; Photography Club 1; Banner Assistant Editor 4; Cheerlead- ing 2,3; Class Treasurer 1,2,3,4. Shirley Marie Wheeler Commercial Shirl” Mixed Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Glee Club 1,2,; Vox 3,4; Future Homemakers 4. Sponsored by IDLENOT FARM DAIRY, Springfield —16— umord Left to Right: (front row) Marlene Benham, Barbara Jaird, Bredo Johnsen, Bruce Wyman, Timothy Bruso, Sandra Field, Richard Josselyn, Annette Balestra, Carol Lord; (second row) Joan Kupiec, Charleen Priest, Allen Thomas, Edwin Ferguson, David Bryant, Dolores Greven, Jane Ellison, Dorothy Van Guilder, Roland Webb, Floyd Van Guilder, Sylvia Blanchard, Judith Dunnells, Janice De Rosier, Mrs. Roxanna Tofferi; (third row) Steven Tucker, Ellsworth Tatro, Allen Buswell, Richard Harrison, George Benson, William Holm, Glenn Bryant. Absent: James Garrow. Our biggest problem this year is our Junior Prom. We hope it will be a big success. We like our home room sponsor. She has helped us a lot. It would be nice if we could have her again next year. Our officers this year are President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Student Council: Bruce Wyman Tim Bruso Sandra Field Bredo Johnsen Tim Bruso, Dick Josselyn So far they have done a good job. Our freshman year we had a Bunny, Hop and one juke box dance. Our sophomore year we again had the Bunny Hop plus juke box dances. This year our class with Mrs. Tofferi as our advisor attempted to have the Harvest Dance, which was very successful. We are also having suppers and juke box dances. The Junior Prom will help our treasury very much. Halloween we won third prize with our float and we sold calendars for Rotary. —20— Soph om ore 5 Lett to Right: (front row) Lynda Tucker, Deanna Woodward, Sally Stocker, Janice Sheehan, Marion Chadburn, Barbara Whitney, Judith Archer, Dianne Green, Robert Haines, Donna Brown, Beverly Phelan, Barbara Mat- thews, Delphia Moote; (second row) Mr. David Kearney, Phyllis Schinoski, Harriett Gilbert, Beverly White, Ruth Freeman, Carol Coombs, Phyllis Perkins, Beverly Foster, Pamela Warner, Beverly Ellison, Carmen Johnson, Elaine Martel, Marilyn Cady, Sandra McIntyre, Nancy Taylor, Barbara Stoodley, Mr. Paul Pullinen; (third row) William White, Clyde Creaser, Robert Dubrowski, Francis Brzoza, Stanley Berry, Richard Gilman, Eugene Tof- feri, Roger Hall, Warren Cole, William Baril, Bradford Howarth, William Garrow, Lowell Hammond, George Perry, Howard Barton. Absent: Joseph Francavilla, [av Hall, Joyce McCarty, Gerald Miele, David Thomas. Doesn't it seem ironic that so many students just wait for vacations when in school, and wait for school during vacations? The beginning of the school year brings so much to do. Our first problem was the election of officers. They are as follows: President, Judy Archer; Vice President, Barbara Whitney; Secretary, Marion Chadburn; Treasurer, Dianne Green; Student Council representative, Robert Haines. With so many terrified freshmen walking around, we just couldn’t keep them in suspense too long! Then it happened! The Freshmen Reception turned out to be a huge success. Then the biggest problem which took much thought and consideration was pick- ing class rings. It was finally decided that the Josten ring company would carry the order. Without the helpful assistance of our class sponsor, Mr. David Kearney, the soph- omore class wouldn't have had the successful year they did. —21— Left to Right: (front row) Jerome Toomey, Charles White, John Witalec; (second row) Beverly Belknap, Cora Davis, Patricia Hall, Marilyn Van Guilder, Rhoda Woodell, Webster Slack, Kaye Koponen, Crystal Einsmann, Norma Smith, Barbara Pickielnok, Jean Sheehan, Jean Breault, Sylvia Jaakkola; (third row) Mr. David Kearney, David Cram, Marguerita Michael, Jean Wyman, Arlene Miele, Unice Kendall, Gail Greenslet, Sandra Kirkham, Sue Hastings, Ann Tofferi, Betty Olney, Betty Hill, Elena Syria, Mary Tuomisto, Nancy Bowling, Joyce Fuller, Paula Benson, Shirley Davis, Tuula Partenen, Denise Spooner, Eleanor Bostock, Salvador Ciufo, Miss’Nancy Jones; (fourth row) Bruce Tucker, Thomas Johnson, William Simonds, David Ellison, William Darcy, Albert Wilkins, Charles Perkins, Wayne Holt, Loran Greenslet, Eugene Manley, Doug- las Harmon, Eugene Putnam, Rainer Einsmann, Clyde Howland, Stephen Matthews, Ronald Priest, Allen Brown, Joseph Valente. Absent: Jean Bradley, Sandra Creaser Anita Johnsen, Patricia Perrino, William Rice, Billy Tyrrell. The Class of ’59 officers are as follows: President, Webster Slack; Vice President, Kaye Koponen; Secretary, Christel Einsmann; Treasurer, Rhoda Woodell. The class took in $138.72 in the magazine drive, which took place in November. —22— Left to Right (front row) Vonda Laramie, Norma Stocker, Karen Tarbell, Marie Matthews, Annette Garrow, Patricia Schinoski, Raymond Libuda, Sheryl Kesman, Karen Schmidt, Richard Walsh, Susan Stryhas, Constance Bruso, Karen Webb; (second row) Margaret Stryhas, Jo-Ann Plumley, Kay Baker, Patricia Hislop, Charles Barrett, John Butler, George Tucker, Herbert Van Guilder, Glenn Martin, Edward Billings, Mary Brzoza, Shirley Tucker, Sandra Dempsie, Kathleen Toomey, Miss Patricia Celia; (third row) Gilbert Rhoades, Bruce Holt, Robert Bailey, Arthur Frye, Charles Hastings, James Warren, John Blanchard, Donald Ellison, Richard Johnson, John Surething, DonaH Warren, James McCann, Douglas Sheehan. Absent: Timothy Blanchard, Donna Maynard, Charlene Burdo. School as usual started off with a big bang, with all its laughs, giggles, and also tenseness. We have one of the larger classes, once made up of 46 pupils, but in three months’ time we had dropped three pupils, leaving us 43, as we now have. Our class officers are President, Patricia Schinoski; Vice President, Raymond Libuda; Secretary, Sheryl Kesman; Treasurer, Karen Schmidt; Student Council repre- sentative, Patricia Schinoski. We are all looking forward to an exciting year. Already we have accomplished the standards of having the best Halloween float, which was Okemo Winter Wonderland” and we hope in the future, whether it will be big or small, we will succeed in everything we start. —23— Left to Right: (front row) Diann Harmon, Betty White, Blanche Pierce, Sylvia Laakso, Nancy Washburn, Philip Avenengo, Stanford Searl, Elva Kalinen, Joan Booth, Marilyn Michael, Mary Ann Michael, Lulu Belle Wright, Doris Rebideau; (second row) Mr. Stuart Rist, Roger Bixby, Ronnie Winot, Christopher Peplau, Richard Fuller, Alma Tofferi, Alice Bulley, Carol O'Dell, Connie Tilton, Colleen Nelson, Betty Butler, Kath- erine Wilkins, Betty Pingree, Dorothy O'Dell, Donna O'Connor, Carol Tucker, Mar- guerita Johnson, David Burton, Carl Hurd, Linwood West, Kenneth Laundry; (third row) Charles Ripchik, John Bostock, John Green, George Stevens, Michael Foster, Hubert White, Royal Cushman, Frank Eddy, Loren Maynard, Richard Bostock, Stanley Marro, Richard Hall, Arthur Ellison, Casper Blanchard, Jay Eddy, Joseph Rebideau, Thomas McGinnis, Mr. Roger Ciufo. Absent: Charles Buker, Harry Butler, Anthony Perrino, Guyla Stone. j Our class officers for this year are President, Philip Avenengo; Vice President, Stanford Searl; Secretary, Elva Kalinen; Treasurer, Nancy Washburn. We have enjoyed our school and our teachers. Our class advisors are Mr. Roger Ciufo and Mr. Stuart Rist. We have had many activities. The first one was a square dance party. We appreciated Mr. and Mrs. Allison for furnishing the records. The class was very fortunate in selling magazines. We came in second in having the most profit brought in.. Most of us took part and more than $70 filled our treasury. We won second prize on our float. It was the Jimmy Fund.” It was very nice of Mr. Graves to lend us his truck. Decorations were very nice. We are proud of our class and appreciate the teachers very much. -24- —25— With special permission from A1 Capp, who is now residing in upper Rubbleovia, we went to Dog Patch to visit the world-renowned prophet, Old Man Moe, to receive predictions for the future of the members of this class of 1956. We now quote them to you for the year 2000. First, he said that Charlie Pierce has a voice instruction studio in Hollywood, Cal. Of course, it's for girls only. We see that Jim Miele is doing pretty well for himself. He owns a chain of Super Markets. Oh, my! What a pity! It seems that Steve Petelle tried out one of Tom Novak's Hot Rod Rockets and is now recuperating from space amnesia. He’s being well taken care of, however, by a charming registered nurse—Mary Foster. This expedition has gotten Sonny Citro and Jit Scales busy at drawing up plans for Inter-Planetary space runway. We understand that Jeanette Witalec is now designer of Paris fashions and Sandy Stryhas runs a beauty salon. Come on, girls, let's give our classmates some business. Gerry O'Connor was always partial to animals. He is now a veterinarian, caring for warm-blooded seals on the Antarctic Circle. Our basketball player, Tom Perrino, will still be going strong as he enters his second year as top scorer for the Universe Trotters. We all thought Don Graves would sell Buicks, but now it seems he has discovered a uranium mine in Montreal and doesn’t have to work. Let's see! Jean and Joan Wortman and Shirley Wheeler are doing basic training in the WAFS. What’s this? Mildred Pierce is their leader! Come on, girls, step it up! Johan Naess received a degree as an electrical engineer and is now working in the G. E. Ocean Station. Christie Bradley, it seems, liked Plymouth so well that she has a little novelty shop there. We also see that she has a new perfume on display, Grabbo, invented by Bun Green, to lure men. The prophet recommended that we go to Carnegie Hall to rhe concert on Novem- ber 16, 2000. It seems that Phyllis Washburn is to be the concert pianist. We also have a couple of our boys on Broadway. Paul Brown and Larry Baker are Broadwav street sweepers. We wonder if they got their start back in BRHS. Sponsored by SCHMIDT LUMBER CO., Ludlow —26— Donnie Goodell is now an official ham-operator, communicating with earth from the planet Mars. Don Ackley is the owner of the Transcontinental Airways. There has never been a crash, because of the marvelous guidance of the First pilot, Charlie Smith. He has a cute little air stewardess, too. Why, Pat Blood, this is a surprise! We hear that there is a very busy office at BRHS now. Hazel Johnson is book- keeper for Cecilia Allison, who is the first woman principal. It seems she has just engaged a new Home Ec. teacher, Doris Wilkins. Fundamentals were taught by Miss Jones in 1956. Our once reserved Betty Stocker is now a renowned lecturer at Boston University on Public Speaking. We have another teacher in the class. Phyllis Bulley is now teaching English at the University of Mainz, Germany. Ralph Michael was always fond of Chemistry and Physics, and he has just finished computations on the recently discovered Radio Isotope R. Luckily none of our boys were lost in the 3rd World War, but we now have a retired General on pension. Who did he say it was, now? Oh, yes, Elson Johnson. Norm Spaulding always was fond of food, and he is making his living as a food taster. Polly Blanchard (we all remember what a writer she was) is now writing editorials for the New York Daily Eagle. Be sure to read them if you get a chance. Has anyone heard the new hit tune that just came out? It's called Where Is He Who Didn't Come?” written by Shirley Machado. Chester Gates and Pat Billings are partners in a prosperous dairy farm, The Lazy Pasture. Just before we arrived at Dog Patch we saw a beautiful ultra-modern boarding house; the landlady, we understand, is Maureen Gray. There is a new movie that seems to be attracting people all over the nation. Becky Merrill stars in it. The title, The Seven Veils. Let’s go to the movies! ! ! I guess that does it! Thanks, Old Man Moe. I’m sure we are all very much interested and pleased with the information that you have given to us. Thanks again! ! ' fl i Sponsored by JEWELL BROOK WOOLEN CO., Ludlow Last Will and Testament Wc, the Senior Class of Black River High School, being of sound bodies and sane minds, wish to make public our last will and testament. First, to the Freshmen we leave our wonderful memories of our four years in high school. To the Sophomores we advise getting together as much as possible outside of school, having as many parties as we did, and having as much fun s we did. Last but not least, we leave this five-cent piece to the Junior Class to put in their treasury. Hope that they have as much fun on their class trip as we did. DON ACKLEY—To Jay Hall I leave my ability to play the guitar. If nothing else wins them, this will, Jay. CECILIA ALLISON—I leave my long walk to school to Bev White. You need it living so near the school. LARRY BAKER—I leave my English grammar book to Steve Tucker, with the hope that you do better with it than I did. PAT BILLINGS—To Joyce McCarty I leave my pretty eyes. POLLY BLANCHARD—I leave all my cards, letters, list of hotels and tour companies from New York, to Sandra Field. You may be able to use them next year. PAT BLOOD—I will my rosy complexion to Jane Ellison. Here is a bottle of rouge to help, Jane. CHRISTIE BRADLEY—I leave my tallness to Lynda Tucker. PAUL BROWN—To Richard Harrison I leave my master-key. Come down and study anytime, Rich. PHYLLIS BULLEY—I leave my willingness to work for my class to Ed Ferguson. ANTHONY CITRO—I leave my car to Joe Francavilla for rides to school next year. MARY FOSTER—I leave my car keys to my sister, Bev, so she can get to school on time. CHESTER GATES—To Brady Howarth I leave my ability to go steady. DON GRAVES—I leave my Buick salesmanship to George Benson. MAUREEN GRAY—I leave my naturally wavy hair to Dorothy Van Guilder. You won't have to put your hair up every night. Dot. FLORENCE GREEN—I leave my pickled appendix to Barb Jaird. Now you won't have to dig up your lawn for fishing bait. DON GOODELL—I will my sense of humor to David Merrill. Here is a book of Jokes for you to sharpen up with. ELSON JOHNSON—I leave Dave Bryant a package of razor blades. Now you won't have that five o'clock shadow. HAZEL JOHNSON—I will my laugh to Tim Bruso. Live a little, Tim! SHIRLEY MACHADO—I will my shyness to Dolores Greven. Sponsored by NATIONAL SURVEY, Chester —28- Sponsored by PUTNAM DINER, Chester BECKY MERRILL—To Nancy Bowling I will my acting ability. Sometimes it comes in handy even off-stage, Nancy. RALPH MICHAEL—I leave my intellectual ability to David Cram. Maybe you can pass a test now JAMES MIF.LE—To Bruce Wyman I will my curly hair, and here are a few bobby pins to get you started. JOHAN NAESS—To Philip Avenengo I leave this chair. Make good use of it in band! THOMAS NOVAK—I leave my ability to play polkas on the ac- cordion to Kaye Kopenen. GERRY O'CONNOR—I leave my parties on Andover Road to Tim Bruso, and my ability to get along with people to anyone who can use it. TOM PERRINO—I leave my basketball ability to Floyd Van Guilder. STEVE PETELLE—I leave my ability to come to school late and get away with it to Charlie Barrett. CHARLES PIERCE—I will my ability to sing to Floyd Van Guilder. Now you can serenade all the females. MILDRED PIERCE—To Sandra McIntyre I will this package of fingernails. At least now you will have a weapon. JIT SCALES—To Molly Benham I leave this car. Now, Molly, you can go to Meadowbrook without calling me. CHARLES SMITH—I leave my front seat in Trig class to anyone who needs it. NORM SPAULDING—I leave my ability to stay at home to Peggy Stryhas. BETTY STOCKER—I leave my taciturnity to Bredo Johnsen. It does pay once in a while. SANDRA STRYHAS—I will my vocabulary words to Charleen Priest. Put them to good use. PHYLLIS WASHBURN—To Marion Chadburn I leave this cheer- leading uniform. Hope you can use it next year. SHIRLEY WHEELER—To Molly Benham I leave my ability to wear short hair. Here are a pair of scissors, Molly, for the do-it-yourself hair style. DORIS WILKINS—I leave this needle and spool of thread to Sandra Creaser. It pays to learn. JEANETTE WITALEC—To Sylvia Blanchard I leave this book on how to keep a man after you get one. JEAN WORTMAN—I leave my ability to grow long hair to Phyllis Schinoski. Here’s a start, Phyllis. JOAN WORTMAN—I leave my ability to get into trouble to Anita Johnsen. It’s fun to try. Sponsored by SEARS ROEBUCK CO, Springfield 29 Sponsored by FURMAN'S DEPT. STORE, Springfield ate Midory FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR We began our Freshman year in the fall of '52 with a good start. We had about 60 in our class with Mr. Moriarty as our sponsor. The new teachers were Miss Kelly, Miss Davis, Mr. Moriarty, Mr. Kearney, and Mr. Pullinen. We elected our class officers and the results were Don Graves, President; Florence Green, Vice-President; Clarice MacGinnis, Secretary; Phyllis Washburn, Treasurer. The big event of the year was the Freshman Reception, which was enjoyed by everyone. Thus, our Freshman year came to a close and we eagerly awaited our Sophomore year at Black River. JUNIOR YEAR We started our Sophomore year with approximately fifty-six. Our home room was it. 32 with Miss Kearney and Miss Davis our homeroom sponsors. We elected Donnie Graves, President; Jim Miele, Vice-President; Mary Foster, Secretary; Phyllis Washburn, Treasurer. Our first big event was the Freshman Reception, which we put on for the Freshmen. It was enjoyed by everyone. The next event was our Sophomore Sockhop. We also had dances and food sales. The other big event was ordering our class rings. We were excited over that! We all looked forward to our Junior year. SENIOR YEAR We returned to school in the fall of 54 with Mrs. Ellison as our sponsor. Our class rings, which we were very proud of, arrived in November. New members of the faculty that year were Miss Celia, Mrs. Perham, and Mr. Love. We had Mr. Hesselton as acting principal. Class officers were James Miele, Presi- dent; Don Graves, Vice-President; Polly Blanchard, Secretary; Phyllis Washburn, Treasurer. The Junior Prom, called the Top Hat Night Club was also held. Pat Blood was chosen queen. Without realizing it, our third year had come to a close and we were im- patiently awaiting our Senior year. We gathered together trembling our first day as Seniors with Mrs. Ellison as home room teacher. We had a new principal, Mr. Allison, and some new teachers—Miss Jones, Miss Bruni, Mr. Ciufo, Mr. Rist, and Mr. Einsmann. Our officers were Don Graves, Presi- dent; Mary Foster, Vice-President; Polly Blanchard, Secretary; Phyllis Washburn, Treasurer. We planned our Banner, typed and retyped, had pictures taken, and hoped for the best. During this time we were a money-making-proposition-class with food, candy, ice cream, Christmas cards, and stationery sales; dances, especially our Sadie Hawkins. Our star performance was our class trip, which none will forget. Sponsored by D. F. TRASK JEWELEK. Ludlow A- Crtro J- W'i't«LcC J- N es ? L. S. � cV «do E- JohmoN -31- Sponsored by VOGUF ECONOMY DEPT. STORE, Springfield Sponsored by HARROW'S JEWELRY, Springfield CALVIN COOLIDGE HONOR SOCIETY, First Semester Aurilla Scales, Rebecca Merrill, Mary Foster, Phyllis Bulley Sponsored by OKEMO MT. SKI AREA, Ludlow —32— Sponsored by ANN'S BEAUTY SALON, Ludlow He who has a thousand friends Has not a friend to spare; But he who has one enemy Shall find him everywhere. —Omar Khayyam Sponsored by O. F. TUCKER SONS, Ludlow Sponsored by DEEP LAWN GUESTS, Ludlow Best All Around Doris Wilkins Gerry O'Connor Best Natured Doris Wilkins Gerry O'Connor Typical Students Cecilia Allison Don Goodell Prettiest Hair Florence Green James Miele who's who Tallest Mildred Pierce Donald Goodell Shortest Joan Wortman James Miele Sponsored by ARCHIBALD FLORIST, Ludlow Sponsored by SIMONDS WRIGHT, Ludlow Sponsored by PROCTOR REELS, INC., Proctorsville —35— Sponsored by STOWEI.L'S GARAGE, Ludlow Most Active Mary Foster Charles Pierce Most Popular Mary Foster Charles Pierce Sponsored by REXALL DRUG, Ludlow —36— Sponsored by WESTERN AUTO, Ludlow Cutest Polly Blanchard Charles Pierce Neatest Jeannette Witalec Johan Naess Sponsored by PA-RA-MO THEATER, Ludlow Sponsored by FIRESTONE, Ludlow A Typical Senior Day 6:30 — Joan and Jean, half asleep, head for Ludlow from the city of Belmont. 7:00 — Shirley Wheeler and Christie come down from Plymouth. 7:30 — Don Ackley changes a tire before he zooms to Ludlow. 8:00 — Shirley Machado and Phyllis Bulley wonder where everyone is as they wait patiently for Mrs. Ellison's arrival. 8:15 — Mary and Jit putt down Andover St. in their limousines. 8:20 — Elson, Norm, and Ralph gossip about yesterday’s events, as quiet Betty studies hard. 8:30 — Charlie Pierce and Sandy run through the door as the tardy bell rings. 8:32 — Don Graves starts a S-H-O-R-T class meeting. 8.45 — Stevie finally arrives, but earlier than usual. 9:00 — Jenny arrives with the notices. 9:30 — Goodie starts another experiment in the laboratory. 10:00 — Phyllis Washburn tries to straighten out the senior class money. 10:30 — Jimmy heads his car for Simonds and a coffee break. 11:00 — The Home Ec. kitchen is blue with smoke Maureen and Doris have just burned up another cake. 11:30 — Becky finally arrives at choir practice. 12:01 — A steady line of cars from school, up street. 12:30 — Oakie and Phyllis Bulley eat up the profits from the candy and ice cream sales. 1:00 — Senior home room silent as everyone studies hard for a big economics test. 1:45 — Hazel heads for the library. 2:00 — The senior candy closet is raided. 3:00 — Mrs. Tofferi finally gets her point across in trig class. 3:30 — Tom Perrino is at the town hall practicing basketball. 3:45 — Charlie Smith arrives late at basketball practice. Punishment unknown! 4:00 — Johan is stocking shelves at Fuller Bros. 5:00 — Pat is out walking her brothers. 6:00 — Larry and Paul are still cleaning up the school. 7:0D - Chester and Pat are out for an early evening ride. 8:00 — Cecilia studies hard. Why, we'll never know. 8:30 — Polly is writing a short story for Vox. 9:00 — Bun gets her nightly call. 10:00 — All basketball players are in bed. (Or should be!) 10:30 — Jeannette and Mildred are out on a date. 11:00 — Don Graves and Sonny return to Ludlow. From where, only they know. 12:00 — Tom Novak decides to call it a day. 1:00 — All seniors are fast asleep with dreams of the day’s happenings. Sponsored by DUNLAP GRAIN STORE, Ludlow —38— PARKER'S GULF STATION, Ludlow fciXivWxts —39— Sponsored by LANNON’S RESTAURANT, Ludlow Sponsored by BLACK RIVER CO-OP LOCKER, INC., Ludlow We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the fifteen years that Mr. Napoleon Ianni, our beloved band director, has spent in making the Black River High School Band one of the best in the state. To us, Mr. Ianni has been more than just a band director. He has been a personal friend who has helped us in all our problems. He has taught us to live, love, work, and play together, and has shown us the true meaning of sportsmanship. We can never put into words all that this great man has meant to us as individuals, as a school, and as a town. Sponsored by LARRY'S MUSIC SHOP, Rutland —40— Sponsored by F. B. HOWARD CO., INC., Rutland 2 amatics HARVEY Sponsored by AL'S CLEANERS DYERS, Rutland —42— Home Economics Club Sponsored by COCA-COLA, Rutland -45- sSr Ihe Gang's AU Here I Outo Know You Driver Training? Many Long Ears Ago That Old Gang of Ours � VI n —44-— Sponsored by RUTLAND CLEANERS DYERS, Rutland j I Sponsored by J L RADIO SERVICE, Ludlow —47— Sponsored by GRAND FURNITURE, INC., Rutland Sponsored by KONG CHOW RESTAURANT, Rutland Late Again? What? No Snow! On To Another Win Smile Pretty Bedtime Story For Harvey Rock And Roll Waltz Einstein Sponsored by FREDA'S BAKERY, Chester Sponsored by BEEHIVE, Rutland Sponsored by LOOKER'S TERMINAL RESTAURANT, Rutland COUNTRY DAME, Rutland Junior Prom Getting ready for Freshman Reception m emoneS Chemistry Coney Isle Babe” gome BUT HOT forgotten Sp “J by STt®'°. Bo.,�