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

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Phyllis Perkins is now testing cars for durability on the speedways of the west. A famous writer. Joyce McCarty, is the author of three popular books, one of which has been made into a movie in which she plays the leading role. It's not surprising to see that Barbara Stoodley is a popular singing sensation on television. Bob Tucker is doing a very good job as owner of a chain of First National Stores in Vermont. Did you see Beverly Foster’s sign? She has a boarding house for eligible bachelors in Dog Patch! Beverly Phelan is running a Modern Romance Magazine Library after having collected them during her senior year. At least she got some use out of them! It’s interesting to know that Richard Gilman has a giant chicken farm. He's even saving work by training the hens to lay the eggs in the carton! Here is Jeff Creaser, running a club for eighteen year old girls. Are you having fun, Jeff? Gene Tofferi is next door running a taxi service for boys only. I see here where Bill O'Connor is the chief of police in a little Vermont town. The famous designer, Hedi Arlund, has just hired Lynda Tucker as a model. It’s a good thing Hedi hired Barbara Matthews as chief nurse to remove any stubborn pins! As I read farther on, I see that Deanna Woodward is now with the Air Force in Hawaii. Some people have all the luck! And last, but not least, Ray Boulais is taking life easy in Florida. He comes to Vermont in the winter just long enough to cut Christmas trees. How exciting! And now that I’ve read the news of them all, The teardrops glisten and start to fall. For there's one thing in the world I know and see, That success in life was meant to be.

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Class History As we entered our freshman year, we took the first big step into the future, with Barbara Whit- ney, Phyllis Schinoski, Judy Archer, and Dianne Green leading us. One of the outstanding events of the year was the initiation of the new freshmen, were initiated into the high school life. All were looking forward to when, as almighty sophomores, we could gain revenge. Another highlight of the year 1954-1955 was the first orchestra dance our class was to sponsor. Soon we got into the swing of things, with the help of Mr. Kearney, our advisor. Now, the money began rolling in. It was in this year that the class of '58 instituted the Work Day, a new idea at Black River. As the year ended, we gratefully accepted the title of Sophomores and looked back upon days which would never be again. September rolled around once again and it was the beginning of another school year for us. Again, our good friend, Mr. Kearney was our advisor. We elected Judy Archer as president; Barbara Whitney, Vice President; Marion Chadburn, Secretary; and Dianne Green, Treasurer. One of the many decisions of the year was that of choosing class rings. After many discussions and rings, we finally found the one of our choice. Soon after school started, plans were made for the Fteshman Reception which we sponsored. We certainly made the most of this one day and provided entertainment for everyone concerned. At the end of this year, we said farewell to the friend and advisor we had had for two years, David Kearney. He did much for the class and we thank him sincerely. Time comes and goes, but friendships, many of which were made during this year, last forever. September of 1956 found us juniors with Jay Hall as president, Bob Hains, Vice President; Marion Chadburn, Secretary; and Dianne Green, Treasurer. It was this year that Mrs. Tofferi became the friend and advisor as we know her as today. % The affair of the year was the Junior Prom which was very successful. As the first class to ever decorate the new gym, we did it up in fine style, using an Evening in Paris as the motiff. We worked earnestly at several projects in order to attain our goal, the class trip. Among these, was a magazine drive sponsored by our class, again a new idea at Black River High. It proved to be successful, and added quite a sum to our treasury. Our annual Work Day netted us over a hundred dollars and by now was proving to be a worth while idea. Then in June came graduation. Of course we regretted to see the seniors leave, but we were more than anxious to take their place. Thus ended our junior year, with a bright outlook for the year ahead.