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

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Another fundraising event the Seniors tackle annually is the Cider Drive. This year it was so successful we pressed twice, providing not only money for the senior class, but also a lot of fun. The entire process takes approx- imately two weeks. First, apples are gathered from friends’ and relatives’ backyards as well as from some generous nearby orchards. After collecting nearly 50 bushels it’s off to Harlow’s Sugar House to press the apples into cider and bottle it. Finally, when the whole process is over, the jugs are sold door to door and at the Plaza Shopping Center. SENIOR CIDER DRIVE 19

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SENIOR SLAVE AUCTION One of the most exciting events early in the fall is the annual Senior Slave Auction. At an assembly in the gym, the student body and faculty gather to sit and eagerly await the ar- rival of their potential day-long slaves who do such chores as carrying books and people, delivering lunch, or (if purchased by a teacher) washing blackboards or putting away books. The fun begins as the Seniors parade and the bidding commences aided by the talents of Guidance Director Mr. Stanley Firkey. Besides acting as auctioneer every year, Mr. Firkey is active directing the Seniors’ graduation ceremonies and helping with the ski program. Castleton State College is where he received his education as well as North Adams State College in North Adams, Massachusetts. Though born in Burlington, he lived in Windsor, Vermont for most of his life. The music that he enjoys includes Country and Jazz and whenever a band visits B.R.H.S. he can be seen either jitter-bugging or in the rhythm section on the traps. Mr. Firkey is a big help with the Slave Auction and it wouldn’t be at all enjoyable and humorous without his creative entertainment. 18

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Kelly Crossman singing: “If My Friends Could See Me Now. Awards: 1st in poise and ap- pearance, 2nd in scholastic achievement and in creative and performing arts. Lisa Billings singing: “Torn Between Two Lovers. Patty Johnson singing: “Hello Muddcr, Hello Fodder.” Susann Persson singing: “I Don’t Know How To Love Him” Award: 2nd in poise and appearance. Debbie Edgar singing “In My Garden” Awards: 1st in judges’ interview. r» Wendy Thompson performing a dramatic monologue, “The One On the Right.” Stacey Goodman performing a can-can Award: 2nd place youth fitness Kim Martin singing and playing on the piano: “Time In a Bottle.” Anne La coy performing a Mime. Awards: 1st in youth fitness, 1st in creative and performing arts. Betsy Berry singing: “Oklahoma!” Awards: 1st in scholastic achievement, 2nd in judges’ interview. Youth Fitness 20