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

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Here we are - Seniors, that long awaited goal. As we walked into room 20, our homeroom, we saw our friend and last year's sponsor, Mrs. Tofferi, all set for another year with us. Now it was time to elect class officers for the last time. Phyllis Schinoski became President; Dianne Green, Vice President; Barbara Matthews, Secretary; and Lynda Charnley, Treasurer. Bob Hains, Barb Whitney, and Bob Tucker were to represent the Senior class in Student Council. The Banner - the next important business at hand - was organized with Hedi Arlund as Editor. What a headache meeting these deadlines! But she survived with a successful yearbook as the prize. Soon, Just a minute, I’ll write one out for you,” became a familiar phrase with the arrival of Senior pictures and calling cards. Now, it was - New York or Bust! with everyone determined to reach the largest city in the world. Graduation - now it's time for us to leave wonderful friends, teachers, and classmates in that marvelous world of memories with the past behind us and the future before us, we'll always live in the present with beautiful memories and sincere hopes. We leave one thought: Count your garden by the flowers, Never by the leaves that fall. Count your days in Golden Hours, Don't remember clouds at all. Count your nights, in stars, not shadows. Count your life, in smiles, not fears; And with joy through all your lifetime, Count your age in friends, not years.

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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.

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Typical Senior Day 5:00 A.M. Bill Tyrrell rises to the tune of a crowing rooster. 5:30 A.M. Bev Foster gets up to do that essay due second period. 6:00 A.M. Warren Cole starts warming up the car. 6:30 A. M. Bill White shuts off the alarm and goes back to sleep. 7:00 A. M. Barbara Stoodley starts for church to sing. 7:30 A. M. Lynda Tucker is pressing a third outfit to try on. 7:45 A.M. Phyllis Perkins starts her daily taxi route to school. 8:00 A. M. Joyce McCarty meets Mr. Spaulding for her ride. 8:295 A.M. Carmen Johnson screeches to her desk, hoping to beat the bell. 8:30 A. M. The class starts the daily morning rush to first period class. 9:00 A. M. Gene Tofferi wakes up just in time to hear Mr. Cuifo give the assignment. 9:30 A. M. Stan Berry attempts to blow up the lab. 9:45 A. M. George Perry borrows lab equipment and chemicals for future use. 10:15 A. M. Bev Ellison says her first word of the day. 10:30 A. M. Ruth Freeman starts thinking of an excuse to give Mr. E. 11:00 A. M. Bob Hains leaves a little early for his Monitor post. 11:20 A. M. Phyllis Schinoski leads one of our notorious class meetings. 11:30 A. M. Jeff Creaser starts clock watching, waiting for the noon dismissal bell. 11:55 A.M. Janice Sheehan and Carol Coombs prepare themselves for their daily race to the lunch line. 12:15 P. M. Bev Phelan has her usual lunch of a coke and a doughnut in Chiolino's. 12:55 P.M. Jay Hall and Bob Dubrawski have one foot in the door as the tardy bell rings. 1:00 P.M. Lowell Hammond sneaks out just a little early for his K. P. duty. 1:20 P.M. Hedi Arlund trips into E's music class to receive her daily razzing. 1:30 P.M. Barb Matthews throws a well aimed right which bounces off Bob Tucker's head. 1:40 P.M. Richard Gilman starts asking for answers to the math assignment. 1:45 P.M. Ray Boulais gives Miss Ray a hard time in English.