Brandon High School - Neshobe Yearbook (Brandon, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1953 volume:

The 1953 Neshobe Back Row: McDoncll, Dick, LaRoque, Steele, Maroney, Geldert, Forguitcs, Platt. Front Row: Mohan, Nickerson, Mr. Arnold, Hope, Ames, Miss Force, Smith, Bryant. presented try THE SENIOR CLASS Brandon High School F oreword This publication of The ?{cshobe marks the approaching end of another year. For our class it marks the closing of four happy years spent together. It has been our aim and our desire to compile for you, our readers, those activities which have been an important part of your life, and which we hope have made some difference in it—enlarging its vision and enriching its experiences. We hope that in later years when you choose to glance through this annual, you may more clearly sense what vour friendships have meant—and will treasure more closely those fond memories which we have endeavored to bind together in a lasting form. The past four years together seem like a short while now that graduation is so near. In those four years we’ve worked together for this one goal—graduation; but to most of us it’s just a beginning and a start for still higher goals to come. This we owe greatly to our teachers and to our parents, who have been so patient and helped us over the rough spots. We, the Class of 1953, want to thank them sincerely for their help and guidance. Dedication To Miss Carolyn Kelley, in apprecia- tion for the help she has given us as our home room teacher, and for making our class trip such a success, and To Mr. Robert Arnold for his patience and assistance with our production of “Harvey,” This volume is dedicated by the Class of 1953. Faculty Back Row: Arnold, Fay, Bcuclcr, Bcchtold, Ross. Front Row: Crosby, Brown, Foote, Condiet, Force, Kelley. T. Chubb Condict, Principal Robert Arnold Warren Bechtold William Beucler . Mrs. Charles Brown Madeline Crosby Glenn Fay Jessie Foote Mary Force Carolyn Keli ey Richard Ross . English, Latin . Physical Education Agriculture Homemaking Commercial . Social Studies Junior High Mathematics English, Foreign Languages Science LINDA AIN ES Lynn All State Band 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain Cheer Squad 4; Civil Air Patrol 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Class Treasurer 1; “We Shook the Family Tree;” “Harvey;” Editor j rslu� (c- 4; Music Appreciation I, 2. “Never a dull moment.” GERTRUDE BAKER Gen Dramatics 1, 2; Hi'Ligliti 4; Majorette 1; Music Appreciation 2; hlcsltol’c 4. “I talk, I laugh, and when it’s necessary I study.” ROBERT BASSETT Bob Dramatics 2; Projectionist 3, 4; Student Council 1. “Every inch a politician.” MARY BRUCE Civil Air Patrol 2, 3; Hot Lunch 2, 3. “Hope for the best, get ready For the worst.” ANNA MAE BRYANT Squirt Cheerleader 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; Homc-Ec Club 1; “We Shook the Family Tree;” “Harvey;” Music Appreciation 1; Ncsliota 4. “Make haste slowly.” GORDON de LANCEY Goniy F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; “We Shook the Family Tree;” “Harvey.” “Faint heart never won fair maiden.” GAIL DICK Wuuly Flushing High 1 and 2. Social Studies Club 2; Teachers Aid 1, 2; Library Stall 1, 2; Red, White and Blue Party I, 2; Junior Chorus 1, 2; Diamond Jubilee 2; General Organization 1, 2. Brandon High 3 and 4. “We Shook the Family Tree” 3; “Harvey” 4; . csJ10k' 4; Hi-Liglits 3, 4; President 4; Secretary of A. A. 4. “Live and learn.” RUTH DISORDA Gigi Cheerleader 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Homc-Ec Club 1; Music Appre- ciation 1; csholv 4. “Here today, gone tomorrow.” ELIZABETH JANE FORGUITES Betsy Dramatics I, 2, 4; Home-Ec Club 1; Music Appreciation 1, 2; 4; “Harvey.” “Just happy go lucky.” ALFRED CARLISLE GELDERT CarlisL- Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Civil Air Patrol 2, 3, 4; Sporting Club 4; “We Shook the Family Tree;” “Harvey;” Class President 3; Class Treasurer 4. “One of the roving kind.” DOROTHY HIGGINS Dot Civil Air Patrol 3; Dramatics 1,2; Hot Lunch 2. “Fortune knocks once at every door.” PATRICIA HOPE Pat Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Liglits 4; Homc Ec Club 1; Honor Society 3, 4; Music Appreciation 1, 2; hleshok 4; Senior Store Manager 4. “Do well is better than say well.” WAYNE HOWLAND Butch Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Family Tree;” F.F.A. Secretary 3; “No flies get in a shut mouth.” BERNARD HUMISTON Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 2, 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. “Talk is cheap.” WILLIAM LaROQUE Bill Boys’ State 3; Civil Air Patrol 1, 2; Class Secretary 4; “Harvey;” “We Shook the Family Tree;” j c5Jiol c 4; Science Club 4; Student Council 2. “Better late than never.” JOHN MARONEY Jack Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; “We Shook the Family Tree” 3; cshobc Business Manager 4; “Harvey” 4; Sporting Club President 4; Student Council President 4; Track 4; Varsity Club 3; Vice-president 3. Calm, cool, and collected.” 2; Boys State 3; “We Shook the “Harvey;” F.F.A. President 4. Bcniic 3, 4; “Harvey;” Football 1; Track MARJORIE McDONELL Mrtrgic Civil Air Patrol I; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1; Hi'Lights 4; Home-Ec Club 1; Music Appreciation 1; 4; “We Shook the Family Tree” 3; “Harvey” 4. “Life is what you make it.” WILLIAM MERLE MOFFATT Bill Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Civil Air Patrol 2, 3; AIL State Band 2, 3, 4; “Harvey” 4; Science Club 4. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” JANE MOHAN Civil Air Patrol 2, 3; Dramatics I, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Ncslwk 4; Treasurer 2; Vice-President 4. “Much goodness and no madness, all good and no badness.” JOHN NEW All-State Chorus 2; Band 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; “We Shook the Family Tree” 3; “Harvey” 4. “Nor bold, nor shy, nor short, nor tall, but a new mingling of them all.” MARY A. NICKERSON Orwell High 1 and 2. Basketball Team 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Play 2. Brandon High 3 and 4. Treasurer A. A. 4; Chorus 3,4; All-State Chorus 4; Class Treasurer 3; Editorin-Chief Hi-Ligltts 4; tyeshobe 4; “We Shook the Family Tree” 3; Girls’ State 3. “Come what may.” GALE PARMELEE F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President F.F.A. 4. “Boys will be boys.” BARBARA PLATT All-State Band 3; All-State Chorus 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; “We Shook the Family Tree” 3; “Harvey” 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Aicsliofa 4; Treasurer Student Council 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 1. “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” JANET SMITH Band 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 4; Music Appreciation 1; Ncsliofo: 4. “Good things come in small packages.” JAMES STEELE Ji,„m Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; We Shook the Family Tree” 3; Harvey” 4; bjrsliob 4; Track 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3. You can't keep a good man down. JEAN THOMPSON Dramatics 1. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Senior Officers Back Row: Mohan. Front Row: LaRoque, Dick, Gcldert. President . V ice'President Secretary . Treasurer Gail Dick Jane Mohan William LaRoque Alfred Geldert Class History FRESHMAN YEAR The freshman year brings back a few memories. We started off our freshman year with a large class, but during the year some of the students dropped out or moved away to other towns. To become real freshmen, we had to be initiated into the high school. We wore funny-looking clothes and had a party after the initiation. After we got to know each other better, we had our first class meeting. Mr. Whalen was our class advisor, and we elected the following people for officers: president, Konrad Hooker; vice-president, Barbara Platt; secretary, Lorraine Mosher; treasurer, Linda Aines, and Student Council representative, Robert Bassett. For school activities we had a Hallowe’en party and a Christmas party. For money-making activities we had several card parties and food sales. SOPHOMORE YEAR Our sophomore year was a lot of fun. We started our sophomore year with $145 00 in the treasury. With Miss Crosby as our class advisor we elected the following people for class officers: president, Linda Ames; vice- president, Jackie Maroney; secretary, Monica Cook; treasurer, Jane Mohan; Student Council representative, Bill LaRoque. At Christmas time we had a party and exchanged gifts. On Valentine’s Day we had a big Valentine box and traded Valentines. In May we ordered our class rings and could not wait until we became juniors so we could wear them. We had several food sales for money-making activities which were success- ful. JUNIOR YEAR When we became juniors we were happy, as we weren’t looked on as underclassmen anymore. We started our money worries all over again. If we didn’t make much money this year it meant that in our senior year we would have to work harder to raise money to go on our class trip. With Miss Kelley as our class advisor we elected the following for our class officers: president, Carlisle Geldert; vice-president, Jimmy Steele; secretary, Anna Bryant; treasurer, Mary Nickerson; Student Council representative, Bill Moffatt. We had several things to do to raise money. One was our class play, “We Shook The Family Tree.’’ Students tried out for parts and under our directors, Miss Kelley and Mr. Chase, we practiced ana put it on as a success. We also sold school banners and emblems, put on a hot dish supper and had several food sales. Gail Dick, Marg McDonell, and Mary Nickerson presented Junior Gifts to the members of the graduating class on Class Day. SENIOR YEAR Being seniors meant a lot of hard work. We were short a little money, so we had to plan and work hard to put on more activities. We worried over getting out our year book and going on our class trip. In the middle of the year we ordered our calling cards, invitations, and our gowns. With Miss Force as our class advisor we elected the following people as officers: president, Gail Dick (who came to us in her junior year from Flushing, N. Y.); vice- president, Jane Mohan; secretary, Bill LaRoque; treasurer, Carlisle Geldert; Student Council representative, Bill Moffatt. For our class play we pre- sented “Harvey,” a three-act comedy, which made $197.00. We sold Christmas Cards, put on food sales, sold candy, sandwiches, and milk at the Senior Store. With the help of Mr. Condiet we put on a Senior Jamboree which was very successful. We went to New York City on our class trip. Some of us went to baseball games and plays, and we all went on a tour around Manhattan. We had a wonderful time but most of us were glad to get back home. Our chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Bechtold, Miss Kelley and Mr. Fay. Class Color: Blue and White Class Flower: Red Rose Class Motto: Our Future Is Not in Success, But in Ourselves. Margie McDonell, Jimmy Steele. i Class Will We, the Senior Class of Brandon High School, of the town of Brandon, state of Vermont, being of unsound mind and unstable memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. First: To the faculty we leave our appreciation for their helpful guidance and for their inspiring influence, which will continue to serve us. Second: To the Junior Class we leave the Senior Room; the first row of seats in the gym; and, to the girls, the senior hooks. For moneymaking activi- ties, we leave the senior store and the milk. Third: To the Sophomore Class we leave our twenty-six different types of personality. Fourth: We leave to the freshmen our ability to catch detention, make noise, and get into trouble. We will the remainder of our property individually in the following manner: Linda Aines wills her ability to catch detention for throwing snowballs to the freshmen. Watch out, kids! Miss Force is around the corner. Gertrude Baker wills her driving ability to Audrey Lee. Improve your driving and spare Bucky’s fenders. Robert Bassett wills his knowledge to anyone who has the courage to take over. It’s a lot of hard work, but it is really worth it. Mary Bruce just thought and thought and decided there was nothing she could part with. Anna Bryant wills her sweet and dainty ways to Lorna Ricard. You’ll have to settle down Lorna. Gail Dick wills her artistic ability to Robert Rockwell. You have a good chance, Bob. t Ruth Disorda wills her ability to skip school to Ted LaRock. You won’t have to change much, Ted. Gordon de Lancey wills his seat in the senior room to Barb Bassett. Hurry, Barb, you’ve got just a year ahead of you. Betsy Forguites wills her happy-go-lucky ways to Shirley Welch. You’ll have a tough grind, Shirley. Carlisle Geldert wills his ability to flirt with all the girls to Bob Forrest. Don’t be so bashful, Bobby. Dorothy Higgins wills her ability to knit and crochet to Gloria Aldrich. Think you can do it, Gloria? Pat Hope wills her ability to run the duplicator to anyone who wants the job. It’s real messy. Wayne Howland wills his farming ability to Bobby Forguites. You’ll have to grow larger and stronger, Bob. Bernard Humiston wills his strength to John Ketcham. You won’t have to try very hard, John. William LaRoque wills his ability to get in the Honor Society to Bill McDonough. You’cf better get started before it is too late. Jack Maroney leaves his skiing ability to Dick Sargent. You have a long ski trail ahead of you, Dick. Marjorie McDonell wills her good humor to June Lewis. It’s really fun, June. Bill Moffatt wills the road to Forestdale to a nyone with a car. Leave a path open for Bill, as he still has use for it. Jane Mohan wills her quiet ways to Kathleen Johnson. You will have to stop flirting, Kathleen. John New wills his wavy hair to Mr. Fay. It stays in place by itself, Mr. Fay. Mary Nickerson wills her American History book to the Sophomore Class. If you study, it’s really not so difficult, kids. Gale Parmelee wills his ability to drive four in the front seat without getting caught to anyone with a truck. It’s really some trick. Barb Platt wills her studious attitude to Jackie Willette. You’ll have a struggle, Jack. Janet Smith wills her small waistline to Elaine LaPorte. You won’t have to diet, Elaine. James Steele wills his ability to chase the girls to John Marcell. We know you can do it, John. Jean Thompson wills her ability to work at the theater to Betty White. Think you can do as good a job, Betty? Better remember your bookkeeping. Signed: Gertrude Baker, Patricia Hope. Class Prophecy We sent a blanket which the girls made, six bales of hay and a bushel of oats to the Lady Wonder Horse in Virginia to pay for the following Prophecy, straight from the horse’s mouth: There will be terrific rivalry between Anna Bryant of the Rexall Drugstore and Mary Nickerson of Brown’s Drugstore. The question is: Who can make the most powerful soft drink? I can see them at the age of 102, cackling with glee as they work over a bubbling, fuming, smoking mixture such as a lemon, cherry, coffee phosphate, which they are making for some happy, unsuspecting customer. But with atomic energy poking its head over the horizon, even I can’t tell what they’ll come up with next. Linda Aines is going to join the Waacs. After several years of hard work, she will get promoted to the exalted rank of head bass drum player in the Waac band. Oh dear! During the presidential parade of 1974, the band turns a corner, but Linda doesn’t. She can’t see over the top of the drum. After she finally finds her way back, she will be charged with being AWOL and demoted to 16th class tuba cleaner. After years of hard work at the Brandon Theatre as head popcorn maker, Jane Mohan will accidentally invent a type of pop corn which looks like snow. This will be a great help to our armed forces, because in the summer time they can drop it on our enemies in the tropics. The enemies will think that it’s snowing, put on heavy arctic garments and roast to death. Jane will be thanked by the president himself. Jack Maroney is going to be head athletic director at a girls’ school in California. We sure nope he gets along better than the last one did, as he left on crutches, with one arm in a cast and a black eye. Jack will need all his muscles in good working order. First Tommy Dorsey won’t be able to keep up with Billy Moffatt in music; Billy will take over Dorsey’s band. Then Einstein will find Billy is his match in science. After that Billy will want to go exploring off in space. Who will be his next victim? Dorothy Higgins, who always wanted to be a nurse, will be in the infirmary in Bronx Park Zoo taking care of the nursery. It really is so much fun. Carlisle Geldert will work on underwater photography but all the pictures he gets will be of himself. Don’t worry, the mermaids won’t be' witch him. He’ll always be true to Carlisle. Barbara Platt will give drivers’ training instructions here in B. H. S. only there will usually be one thing missing—a car. It seems she has a little smash-up, from time to time. Bernie Humiston will have a little accident and will suffer from amnesia. It will seem that he thinks he is a lady wrestler. Jimmv Steele, who likes to travel, will take a trip to Turkey where he will decide to live because he likes their ways so much. While he is there he will acquire four beautiful wives and then he’ll have trouble deciding whether to bring one, leave them all, or bring them all home with him for a visit. This is the way an advertisement will read in the New York Times: “Artist wanted, no experience needed, good wages, Cartoon Section, Satur- day Evening Post. Gail Dick will answer this ad. Soon the Advertisement will read: ‘ Would like job as artist, prefer cartoon sections.” The Post won’t supply enough work to satisfy Gail and her four little artists. Marjorie McDonell will win first prize with her laugh on People Are Funny, then get a job of her own laughing from Coast to Coast on T. V. Betsy Forguites will stay single until 1962 when she will meet a dog trainer whom she will marry. You see, he will be able to train her dogs; her kennels are getting quite crowded. Pat Hope, who liked sewing so much at Brandon High, will graduate from U. V. M. and will work as an assistant in the operating room of the Mary Fletcher Hospital, sewing up incisions. Ruth Disorda, after marrying Leonard, will decide they spend too much money on the car getting it fixed in garages. She will start learning how to be a mechanic. She will then have her own garage in Middlebury where she can fix everyone else’s car. Jean Thompson will retire to her home just waiting for any eligible, handsome, wealthy bachelor of whom she approves. Gert Baker will be one of the heroes of the class of ’53. During her first season of driving at Pice Raceway, she will spin off the track twice. After several years, she will become one of the leading drivers in the National Stock Car Association. I see that Wayne Howland will take over his father’s farm. I see a wife. Oh, it’s Pat Hope. It’s not long before the family starts to increase! I see thirty head of cattle, and a couple of experimental yaks imported from Alaska. Mary Bruce must have taken the Senior Jamboree quite seriously, because I see that she will take up wrestling as a side line. You will be able to see het at 11:00 o’clock on channel 7 on Saturday Nights. Janet Smith will turn out to be a great success. She will set up a business of writing class prophecies, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, and Timbuctoo. She will hire her husband as 17th Vice- President. Bill LaRoque will join the Navy and become chief dough slapper of the baking squad. This is a very important job, as everybody knows what wonder- ful artillery fire navy biscuits make. Gordon de Lancey in school had only one girl; but after going in the service he will meet many and will become quite a Romeo. He will have girls wherever he goes, but he’ll still prefer brunettes to blondes. Gale Parmelee will do quite well on his farm. He will get a pretty profit after someone finally teaches him about the birds and bees. Bob Bassett, our class politician of ’53, will go to Washington to campaign for United Nations delegate and get himself a job as the American peace delegate to Russia. He sure will talk himself into something this time. John New, who had a very excellent baritone voice, will join the service and be known as the singing sergeant of his outfit. When he lands in New York on his way home, he will walk down the street singing and will be given a job, so he certainly won’t go hungry. He will be the only singing Good Humor man in the United States. Janet Smith, Carlisle Geldert. Class Jingles LINDA AINES Her nickname is “Streak But don’t get confused— It’s not the jeep she drives But the peroxide she used. GERTRUDE BAKER Gert can type and is a charmer, At office work she’d he grand; But her future is planned as a farmer As Burt has asked for her hand. ROBERT BASSETT Robert comes Irom Goshen, He’s very good in school. He gets along with everyone And he’s busy as a rule. MARY BRUCE Mary, who is quiet, ith never much to say, Plans to join the Air Force And travel far away. ANNA BRYANT A commercial course she’s taking But no telling what she’ll be She’s changed her mind so many times This is riddle number three. GORDON DE LANCEY Gordon has a little black Plymouth He drives to school each day. It certainly comes in handy Since Barb lives so far away. GAIL DICK Gail came here from Flushing. Friends she made right away. Although her nickname is “Windy She always has nice things to say. RUTH DISORDA In English class. Ruth d csn’t stay; She’s kicked out almost every day. But all in all she’s lots of fun— Mr. Arnold will miss her when she’s gone. BETSY FORGUITES Betsy has a cute little smile And is always full of jest She gets along with everyone But likes her doggie best. CARLISLE GELDERT Carlisle is a member of the C. A. P. And is really doing his duty; And when he’s finished traveling He plans to settle down with Judy. DOROTHY HIGGINS On to nurses’ training Dot will go. She’ll make lots of friends we know. As she’s kind and usually gay, She’ll get along both home and away. PATRICIA HOPE Pat comes from Forcstdalc. You hardly ever hear her wail. She’s a good student and has a kind way. She plans to be a secretary someday. WAYNE HOWLAND He’s known as Butch to most of us. You very seldom hear him fuss. He’s a member of the F.F.A. And plans to have a farm someday. BERNARD HUMISTON Bernie is always laughing And he is full of fun. He’ll probably be a farmer When his schooling days are done. WILLIAM LaROQUE Bill comes from Forcstdalc An honor student is he. He docs his studying faithfully, Then he works in the bakery. MARJORIE MeDONELL Margie can always be heard Even if she’s not seen. Her laugh will always let you know The joke you made was keen. JOHN MARONEY Basketball, baseball, Jackie’s in his glee— Where there’s a sport Jack will be. His school activities keep him on the run But he always finds time to ski and have fun. WILLIAM MOFFATT At the garage he docs work, From his school work never shirks. In our plays he has done fine And plans to settle down with Diane, sometime. ANE MOHAN Very sweet and very shy, Jane is sure to always get by. She has a cute smile and pleasant air Which will get her by most anywhere. JOHN NEW From Sudbury John docs come And his future is planned; It may not be what he wanted But he’s going to work for Uncle Sam. MARY NICKERSON A farmer’s daughter from Orwell is she. With Chet she plans to always be. They have their house and have planned cverything- Sometime soon wedding bells will ring. GALE PARMELEE Gale was very bashful and shy. We thought he was passing the girls by, But Elaine has changed his mind. His bashful days arc far behind. BARBARA PLATT Barb comes to school every day. She never fails to get an A. Of course we all know this is above average. But we’ve never known about Norman Savage. JANET SMITH In the drugstore, you’ll find Janet And usually John’s around. When school is out and June is here You’ll find Janet altar bound. JAMES STEELE Hair that curls, and six foot three— An athlete he tries to be. He has the girls all on a run; And Jimm, our lad, is lots of fun. JEAN THOMPSON Jean is in the theatre business, Eddie is her leading man. That is, Jean sells tickets While Eddie holds her hand. Ruth Disorda, Anna Bryant. Class Song We are leaving our dear high school To enter our careers, And the happy times we’ve had here We’ll remember through the years. For we know in Brandon High School We’ve had our happiest days; We have played and laughed and studied And had fun in many ways. Now we must bid farewell. We thank our teachers true, They have so wonderfully helped us All our school years through. We wish we were not leaving. We know it will be true That as we journey through life, We will often think of you. Worth ami jVfusic Barbara Platt Class Flower: Red Rose Class Colors: Blue and White Class Motto: Our Future Is Not in Success, But in Ourselves. Class Poll Jane Mohan Most Changed Since Freshman Year William LaRoque Marjorie McDonell Filibusters Robert Bassett Barbara Pi.att Most Likely To Succeed William LaRoque Gail Dick Most Charming James Steele Betsy Forguites Happy-go-lucky Bernard Humiston Mary Nickerson Personality Jack Maroney Jane Mohan Most Modest Wayne Howland Gail Dick Best Dancers James Steele Mary Nickerson Optimist Jack Maroney Jean Thompson Pessimist William Moffatt Betsy Forguites Most Athletic James Steele Betsy Forguites The Comedians Bernard Humiston Barbara Platt Most Studious William LaRoque Linda Aines Most Sophisticated Robert Bassett Janet Smith Most Bashful John New Betsy Forguites Man Hater Woman Hater Robert Bassett Betsy Forguites Noisiest William Moffatt Janet Smith Quietest John New Gertrude Baker Done Most For The School Jack Maroney Barbara Platt Teachers’ Pets Robert Bassett Pat Hope Class Flirts James Steele Barbara Platt Best Actors William Moffatt Gail Dick Most Popular Jack Maroney Barbara Platt Politicians Robert Bassett Barbara Platt Most Musical William Moffatt Gail Dick Best Dressed Jack Maroney Mary Nickerson Best All-Around Seniors Jack Maroney Faculty Autographs .............................’s the man with the tests If you don’t know your history they sure can be pests. Always willing to help and always will be Our commercial teacher................................ For the band she’ll go to town Our home-ec teacher............................... For Chemistry it’s................................ He’s sure to let you know who’s boss. Our Principal’s really not very strict For Sociology too, it’s............................... If you want help with a play just ask.............................. He’s bound to help till every ticket’s sold. .............................is our mathematics teacher You try and try but never can beat her. We never knew that Wallingford produced such fine escorts Especially.............................. With languages and sports. .............................has been with us just one year She teaches the Junior High and seems to like it here. .........................lives over Sudbury way and teaches the F.F.A. But in spite of floods gets here almost every day. In Phys. Ed................................’s a wonderful sport On the trampoline and on the basketball court. Student Council Rule Row: Humiston, Lewis, Moftatt, Marccll, Page, Trombly. Front Row: Aldrich, Platt, Maroncy, Mr. Ross. Holmes. Honor Society Back Row: Mohan. Front Row: Hope, LaRoquc, Platt. Athletic Association Officers Buck Ron� : Williams, Mr. Bcchtold. From Rout Nickerson, Dick, Brown. The Athletic Association group is composed of elected students whose job it is to administer the program of intramurals and athletics at Brandon High School. Any special events are planned by this group, such as the lunchtime program and the yearly Gym Night. It is only through the hard work of this Association that an extensive program in the gym has been attempted. Track Bark Rom: Maroncy, Stcclc, Russell, Bctourncy. Front Rom: Fales, Corey, Mr. Fay, Snow, Gagnon. B. H. S. 40 Vergennes 15 B. H. S. 30 Vergennes 25 B. H. S. 30 Arlington 25 B. H. S. 17 Middletown Springs 38 B. H. S. 38 Arlington 17 B. H. S. 17 Middletown Springs 38 Brandon ranked 7th in the State Meet Varsity Basketball Back Row: Coach Fay, Johnson, Casey, Maroney, Williams, Reed. Front Row: Corey, Gagnon, Steele, Rogers, Smith, (Absent from picture) Humiston. BASKETBALL VARSITY SCORING 1952-1953 F. G. Fouls Fouls (%) Points (total) P. Reed 65 60 57.7% 190 R. Smith 63 18 35.3% 144 D. Rogers 50 42 53.2% 142 L. Corey 36 33 47.1% 105 M. Casey 25 29 60.4% 79 B. Humiston 19 24 43.6% 62 J. Stef.le 17 8 33.3% 42 R. Gagnon 11 15 57.5% 37 J. Maroney 11 14 43.2% 36 R. Johnson 8 14 70. % 30 Although the basketball Bisons ended the season with a 7 won, 15 lost record, several factors nevertheless made it a successful season. First of all, the scoring was very evenly distributed, indicating fine teamwork. Second, Brandon consistently committed fewer fouls than their opponents, showing cleanness of play. No technical fouls were called against any B. H. S. Varsity player. Third, foul shooting was at a premium. Led by Bob Johnson, who had a fine 70% for his efforts, the team average was well over 50% in this important department. Sportsmanship, aggressiveness and gentlemanliness were evident in every contest this season, and with the team made up of three Seniors, three Sopho- mores, three Juniors and'a Freshman, Bison fans have something to look forward to the next few years. ■HI J. V. Basketball BiuJc Row. Sargent, Center, McDonell, Coach Bcchtold, Russell, Barrows, Dean. From Row: Welsh, Snow, Aincs, Hall, Marcell, Bird, Farrell. Varsity Club Back Row: Rockwell, Johnson, Steele, Casey, Williams. Front Row: Hall, Rogers, Mr. Bcchtold, Larock. Varsity Cheerleaders Beckwith, Keith, Rowe, Taylor. Rick Roiv: Aines, Holmes. Front Row: Mungcr, Bryant, Stone. J. V. Cheerleaders Senior Play Cast Back Row: Forguitcs, Gcldert, Steele, Maroncy, Parmelcc, Dick, dc Lanccy. Front R)w: McDonell, Aines, Moftatt, Mr. Arnold, Platt, New, Bryant. HrLicrhts Bock Row: Page, Arnold, Johnson, Marccll, Whalen, Butler, Coolidge. Second Row: Bassett, McDonell, Sargent, June, Dick, Trombly, Aldrich. From Roto: Hornbeck, Hope, Rogers, Nickerson, Brown, Miss Crosby, Retell. Sporting Club Back Row: Gagnon, Dickinson, Maroney, Bird, Colvin, Ketcham, Sargent. Second Row: Snow, Center, Willette, Mr. Fay, Whalen, Adams. Oliver, Maisette. Front Rou. Farrell, Wyman. Science Club Back Row: Beckwith, Walker, Aincs, Dean, Forguites. Front Rou: Hutchison, LaRoquc, Mr. Condiet, Moffatt, Barrows. Future Farmers Fourth Row: Blackmer, N. de Lancey, McDoncll, Steele, Clark, Mallory, G. de Lancey, Larock. Third Row: Rickcrt, G. de Lancey, Forrest, Gove, Brooks, Smith, Bctourney, Bissettc, Falcs. Second Row: Smith, Joseph Beauregard, Shackctt, Welch, Grimes, New, Dean, James Beauregard, McDonough, Wheeler. Front Row: Lewis, Alger, Sanderson, Ross, Corey, Mr. Bcuclcr, Powers, Parmelcc, Russell, Naylor. Home Economics Club Buck Roto: Lee, Ayer, Rickcrt, C. Severy, Goodspeed, L. Severy, Blackmer, McKcighan. Front Row: F. Griffin, Nicklaw, Baker, Mrs. Brown, Miss Diette, English, Griffin. Dramatic Club Rule Roto: Short, B. Forguites, Brown, Welch, Whittemore. Second Row: Devino.J. Forguites, LaPorte, Matott, Brown, Smith. Front Row: Johnson, Mohan, Smith, Mr. Arnold, Quenncville, Whittaker, Griffin. Band Fourth Row: Geldcrt, Rockwell, Moftatt, Johnson, Hack, Casey, Williams. Third Ron- Barrows, J. Aincs, E. Lewis, Philipscn, Matott, Center. D. Sargent, Farrell. Second Roto: Holmes, L. Brown, Crosby.J. Brown, Baker, S. Sargent, Platt, Retell. Miller, Sullivan Front Roto: Marcell, Stone, Hornbeck, Beckwith, Trombly, L. Ames, J. Lewis, Clifford, Sargent Needham. Majorettes—Munger, Carleton. Chorus Fifth Row: Trombly, Smith, Beckwith, June, Short, Austin, Quenncvillc, Wctmorc, Brown, Holmes, Whittcmorc. Fourtli Rtfw: Naylor, Baker, Pierce, Thorne, White, Devino, Forguites, Faye, Nickerson, McDonell, Huckins, Lewis. Third Row: Carlcton, Taylor, Fassett, Nicklaw, Hope, Severy, Platt, Rowe, Aldrich, Reed, Gagnon, Brown. Second Row: Blackmer, Beckwith, Greeno, Keith, Miller, Trudo, Reed, Bishop, Landon, Reed, Roberts, Johnson. Front Row: Forguites, L. Aincs, Rockwell, J. Aines, Butler, Rogers, Bryant, Stone. Juniors Third Row: K. Williams, Rogers, Matott, Hall, Johnson, Casey, Whalen, Rockwell, Ross, Sargent. Second Row: Aldrich, Taylor, Qucnncville, Short, Smith, Whittcmorc, Welch, Rowe, Nicklaw. Front Row: Fassett, Bassett, White, Larock, P. Williams, Trombly, Miss Crosby, E. Lewis, Hack,J. Lewis, Stone. iHfll Sophomores Fifth Row: LaPortc, Blackmcr, McDonell, Brooks, Gove, Mallory, Betourncy, Kctcham, Reed, Johnson. fourth Row: de Lancey, Coolidgc, Wctmorc, Austin, June, Short, Beckwith, Gagnon, Powers, Nicklaw. Third Rote: Lee. Hornbcck, Munger, Ayer, LaPortc, Griffin, Brown, Matott, Eubcr, English, Retell. Second Row: Forguites, Dcvino, Keith, Corey, Hutchison, Platt, Mr. Bechtold, Griffin, Munger, Holmes, Brown. From Row: Aincs, Beauregard, Dean, Barrows, Beauregard, Butler, Marccll. Freshmen Fifth Row: Snow, Russell, Clark. Bird. Philipscn, Thorne, Smith, Bissettc, Smith. Fourth Row: Grimes, Sanderson, Dean, Forrest, dc Lancey, Alger, Center, Naylor, Ricard, Shackctt Third Row: Martin, Clifford, Goodspccd, Whittaker, Brown, Leake, Scvery, Snow, Smith, Sullivan, Rickcrt, Scvery. Second Ron Johnson, Blackmcr, Griffin, Sargent, Mr. Ross, Welch, Forguites, McKcighan. Front Row: Wyman, Williams, Farrell, Wheeler, Smith, McDonough, Lewis. Eighth Grade Third Row: Grceno, Memoc, Walker, Arnold, Colvin, Bcrgcvin, Marsette, Oliver. Second Row. Sprague, Beckwith, Page, Mahoney, Mungcr, Adams, Beauregard, Willettc, Whalen. From Raw: Smith, Baker, Reed, Dickinson, Mr. Fay, Grceno, Carleton, Brown, Gagnon. Seventh Grade Fourth Raw: Munger, Hayes, A. Mahoney, Ashley. Humiston, N. Reed, K Mahoney, Widlund. Third Row: Trump, Clifford, Barrows. D. Trudo, Smith, Martin, Sears. Marcell. Second Row: Blackmer, Sargent, Fay, Pierce, Thorne, Naylor, Lewis, Keith, Miller, f ront Row: Landon, Roberts, C. Reed, Grceno, Beckwith, Miss Foote, Doris Trudo, N. Reed, Blackmer, Huckins. Intra Mural Basketball Champions Rule Rom� : N. Smith, B. Smith, Brown, Severy. Front Roil� : Hope, Fassett, Snow, Forguites, Hayes. Junior High Cheerleaders Bade Ron� . Brown, Carlcton, Gagnon Front Ron� : Grccno, Reed. Junior High Basketball Third Row: Trudo, Arnold, Dickinson, Colvin, Marscttc, Douglas. Second Row Mr. Ross, Reed, Mungcr, Widlund, Trump, Clifford, Beauregard, Barrows. Front Row: Humiston, Page, Beckwith, Whalen, Memoe, Willettc, Adams, Oliver, Mahoney. Junior High Handicraft Club Third Row. Ashley, N. Reed, Willctte, Bergevin, D. Trudo, Clifford, Miss Fonte. Second Row: Greeno, Blackmcr, Landon, Thorne, Huckins, Keith, Miller, Doris Tru lo, Martin. f'Vont Row Mahoney, Wid’und, Walker. Safety Patrol Bock Row: Sprague, Beckwith, Oliver. Dickinson, Colvin, Arnold. Mahoney, Willettc. Front Row: Carleton, Baker, Walker, Mr. Fay, Marsettc, Gagnon, Brown. WE, THE CLASS OF 1953 WISH TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE FACULTY, PRINTER, ADVERTISERS, AND ALL WHO HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THE PRINTING OF THIS BOOK POSSIBLE. GRAND UNION MODERN FOOD MARKETS featuring Self-Service Easy Shopping Low Prices Every Day Join the Grand Parade to Grand Union MILLER KETCHAM, Inc. FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING Brandon, Vermont this exquisite LANE Miniature Keepsake Cedar Chest with lock and Key FREE You’ll find 1001” things to keep in this genuine miniature Lane Chest — costume jewelry, personal letters, treasured souvenirs that call for a private little place of their own! it’s our g t in honor of your coming graduation. Be sure to bring in the Lane invitation card you received in the mail. GRADUATION IS YOUR SHINING HOUR! It Is Our Sincere Wish That This Miniature Lane Will Help Keep It Bright In Your Memory Through The Years. F. P. ELWERT Compliments CONSULTING FORESTER of New England Forestry Foundation Manager of Timber Stands for Private NOVAK PRINTING CO., Inc. Landowners Rutland, Vermont Brandon 242 Compliments Compliments of BRANDON THEATRE MORTON’S SHOE STORE Congratulations ami Good Luck To Class of '53 The Warren Kay Vantme Studio, Inc. znjincj THE CLASS OF 1953 132 BOYLSTON ST. BOSTON, MASS. Compliments of Whelden Coal Company BRANDON, VERMONT GOOD GULF GAS GULF PRIDE OIL Register your car for Gulfix care CENTRAL SERVICE STATION Paul Ashley, Mgr. Merle A. Moffatt, Prop. GOODYEAR WILLARD TIRES BATTERIES Make an appointment to have your car Simomzed Tel. 17 Compliments CLIFFORD’S MARKET Brandon, Vt. Compliments Compliments GEORGE JENNINGS “QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS” THE BRANDON INN Brandon, Vt. Brandon, Vt. Tel. 189-M3 ■ BRANDON Box 152 VERMONT, 1 ' M PHONE S W'¥' ®' «P |0ffice?24 Res.WHITING IQRir | BRANDON I. G. A. MEATS AND GROCERIES Frozen Foods Fruits and Vegetables — SELF SERVICE — Phone 1 Brandon, Vt. THE VARIETY STORE Compliments for of School Supplies CEDARDALE Greeting Cards Models and Supplies DAIRY BAR Gift Wrappings Stationery Try Our Delicious Farm Fresh Ice Cream” THE FROCK SHOP Compliments Brandon Inn Dresses and Suits RUSSELL FLORIST Distinctive Floral Arrangements Lingerie and Blouses Sweaters and Skirts Brandon, Vermont Hosiery M, C. Warden Compliments BROWN'S PHARMACY Wager’s Ice Cream Whitman’s Chocolates CENTER PHARMACY Eastman Cameras “YOUR REXALL STORE” Brandon, Vt. Brandon, Vermont You Can Get It At SID ROSEN’S Compliments National 5, 10 and up to a $1.00 QUALITY MERCHANDISE At Prices You Can Afford C. A. JUNE SON RCA — HOTPOINT HARDWARE Dealer PAINT Brandon, Vt. “We Make Keys” Brandon, Vt. CROSBY INSURANCE AGENCY Brandon Tel. 314 Vermont A POLICY FOR EVERY HAZARD plus PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE Compliments AYRSHIRE BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION BRANDON, VERMONT Call the CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE Ken Belden, Owner For Complete Automotive Work Lathe Work Brake Work Bear Front End Alignment and Wheel Balancing Make an appointment now to have the Front End of your Car Rebuilt and Lined Up BRANDON Tel. 15 VERMONT Our every wish to you, the class of 1953 is the very best success and happiness in whatever field of endeavor you have chosen. MARONEY CLEANERS AND DYERS 24 Center Street Tel. 79 Brandon, Vermont Est. 1931 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Compliments °f GRANT W. CROTTO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING PATE’S GARAGE For Radio Service DeSOTO — PLYMOUTH see TED” at Brandon, Vt. The Shop Compliments Compliments °f of DR. GEORGE T. NORTON HANFORD G. DAVIS Brandon, Vt. Brandon, Vt. On-The-Job 24 Hours A Day! 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SEWARD’S DAIRY Rutland, Vermont SeUKlAXl Milk Ice Cream Cheese Butter Eggs 373 TAXI - 373 24-HOUR SERVICE Reliable and Reasonable Rates Lyle Watters To Call from Brandon Ask Operator for Enterprise 6253 Owner Compliments of Compliments of JOHNSON’S GARAGE GENERAL MILLS, INC. MOBILGAS and OIL Brandon, Vt. G.M.C. TRUCKS Trv Our New Tel. Brandon 234 LARRO “SURE” FEEDS ROSS'S TAXI Compliments of TAXI STAND Tel. 123 Center Street WILLIAMS Brandon, Vermont INSURANCE AGENCY Walter Ross, Prop. 41 Center Street Brandon, Vermont F. B. HOWARD CO. CARBINE CLOTHING CO. JEWELERS AND rr PAYS TO BUY QUALITY SILVERSMirHS 7 Center Street CARBINE CLOTHING CO. Rutland, Vermont Rutland, Vermont Compliments Compliments CHAMBERLAND’S of MEATS — GROCERIES GAS and OIL SUPREME MARKET Phone Brandon 109 Compliments °f Compliments PLATT'S of APPLES BRANDON AND FUEL AND ICE CITRUS FRUITS Compliments of FREEMAN-HASCALL NEWTON Registered Jewelers American Gem Society THOMPSON, INC. Rutland, Vermont Brandon, Vermont Compliments GOODHEART’S HARDWARE — PLUMBING GREEN MOUNTAIN HEATING — BOTTLED GAS GIFT SHOP Brandon, Vt. 25 Pearl Street Brandon Phone I58-M Compliments of Compliments WEINLE’S of RESTAURANT Brandon, Vt. YOUR “Every Meal Is A Banquet” STUDENT COUNCIL 1953 Ford Sets New Standard of American Highway Wishing Success to the Class of 1953 Your Friendly FORD Dealer ELMORE MOTOR SALES Brandon Tel. 95 Vermont Bring All Your Travel Problems No Matter Whether Large or Small to VERMONT TRANSIT TRAVEL BUREAU Central Terminal — 122 Merchants Row Rutland, Vt. Phone 2890 VERMONT TRANSIT LINES Rutland Burlington Montpelier (Brandon Agency—Center Pharmacy—Phone 29) Compliments Brandon High School Athletic Association BRANDON, VERMONT DUCLO'S AUTO PAINTING Compliments AND BODY WORK at BAILEY BROS. POWERS GARAGE Franklin Street YOUR Compliments CLASS RING was produced by BALFOUR JOHNSON LaFRANCE Manufacturer of High School and College Jewelry, Commencements, Diplomas, Medals with and Trophies COMPLETE TEXACO SERVICE L. G. BALFOUR CO. Forestdale, Vt. Sawver W. Lee Open Evenings Until 9 Box 14 Vergcnnes, Vt. LaDUKE’S restaurant HOME SERVICE COMPANY Sewer and Drain Line Cleaning Plumbing and Heating STEAKS, CHOPS — SEA FOOD Electrical and Gas Legal Beverages Appliances Oil Burners 31 Center St., Brandon, Vt. AND Appliances Brandon, Vt.