Brandon High School - Neshobe Yearbook (Brandon, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1955 volume:

Presented by the Senior Class Brandon High School Brandon, Vermont Neshobe The Senior Class of '55 affectionately dedicates this volume of the NESHOBE to our parents. In grateful recognition of their love, sacrifice, and inspiration; we honor them with this expression of our deep appreciation for those opportuni- ties that they have afforded us. and Mrs. A. and Mrs. J. and Mrs. M. and Mrs. A. and Mrs. A. and Mrs. C. , Elsie Brown and Mrs. C. and Mrs. T. and Mrs. G. and Mrs. E. and Mrs. B. and Mrs. L. and Mrs. H. and Mrs. J. Arthur Austin Ayer Barrows Betourney Booska Brown Butler Brooks Corey Coolidge deLancey Devino English and Mrs. J. Estabrook and Mrs. A. Fales and Mrs. L. Forguites . Margaret Gagnon and Mrs. E. Gerow and Mrs. B. Griffin and Mrs. M. Griffin . William Hayes and Mrs. C. Herzog and Mrs. C. Holmes and Mrs. G. Hornbeck and Mrs. G. Hutchison and Mrs. M. June and Mrs. F. Keith and Mrs. K. Ketcham and Mrs. P. LaPorte William Lee and Mrs. P. Marcell and Mrs. C. Matott and Mrs. R. McCoy and Mrs. R. McDonell Carl Munger and Mrs. H. Murray and Mrs. R. Nickerson and Mrs. R. Nicklaw and Mrs. C. Platt and Mrs. J. Powers and Mrs. M. Reed R. Retell P. Short M. Wetmore R. Young and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Table of Contents Advertisers First row: McDonell, McCoy, Young, Arthur, Coolidge. Second row; N. Brown, Devino, Retell, Aines, Reed, L. Brown, Murray, Ayer, Munger. Third row: Herzog, Booska, June, Wetmore, Holmes. Editorial We have reached our goal after four years of work. Now, we must go out into the world on our own to follow paths which lead in different directions. Some of us will go to college, where we will take up lib- eral arts, teaching and engineering. Others will start work as laborers to try to push their way to the top. From nowon each one's success or failure will be the direct results of his own diligence or negligence. We know now that before us are many dreary as well as pleasant hours, but no matter where we are 1 am sure we shall think back with pleasure on our days at Brandon High School. Editor: Bob Young CAROLYN YOUNG Languages THOMAS J. WHALEN MARY C. FORCE Principal Mathematics FRANCES BROWN Home Economics MADELINE CROSBY Commercial JUNE MILLET Social Studies WILLIAM BIX BY Science JAMES FALLON Physical Education WILLIAM BEUCLER ROBERT FRAPPIER ROBERT ARNOLD GLENN M. FAY Agriculture Junior High English History SENIORS JOHN A. AINES Science Club 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Hi Lights 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4;. J. V. Basketball 1,2; Dramatics Club 1; AA President 4; All-State; Chorus 2; All-State Band 3,4; Junior Play; Treasurer 3; Neshobe. TOM S. ARTHUR Phillips Academy 1,2; Track 1,2; Foot- ball 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,4; Chorus 2; Science Club 4; Neshobe. AUSTIN W. BARROWS, JR. Science Club 2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Varsity Basketball 3; J.V. Basketball 1,2; Intra- murals 3, 4; All-State Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Shop 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Junior Play. WANDA M. BECKWITH Band 1, 2,3,4; Hi Lights 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 3; AA Treasurer 4; All-State Band 1, 3; All-State Orchestra 2; JV Cheerleader 2; Junior Play. JANET M. AUSTIN Chorus 1, 2, 3,4. ELIZABETH R. AYER Home Ec Club 2,3; Intramurals 2,3; Junior Play; Brotherhood Contest Win- ner 1. WILLIAM E. BROOKS FFA 2; Intramurals 2. JANET E. BROWN Band 2, 3,4; Romance Language Club 4; Intramurals 2, 3; Dramatics 2; Junior Play; Neshobe. REGINALD D. BETOURNEY FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3: Track 1, 2. JANICE F. BOOSKA Orwell 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2; Safety Patrol 1, 2; Orwell Yearbook 2; Chorus 1,2, 3; Treasurer 4; Hi Lights 4; Intramurals 3,4; Captain Basketball 1, 2; Junior Play; National Honor Society 3,4; Neshobe. LINDA C. BROWN Secretary 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Hi Lights 2, 3; Intramurals 2,3, 4; AA Vice President 2; AA Secretary 3; All- State Band 2, 3, 4; Magazine Drive 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Neshobe; Junior Play. THOMAS F. BUTLER, JR. Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Hi Lights 2, 3; All-State Chorus 4; Neshobe. BERTRAM D. COOLIDGE Hi Lights 1,2, 3,4; Neshobe. LYMAN E. COREY Vice President 2; FFA 1,2; Varsity Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Cap- tain Baseball 2, 3; Varsity Club 3; Track 2, 3. NORMAN DE LANCEY FFA 1, 2. DIANE L. DEVINO Band 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Hi Lights 4; Intramurals 1,2,4; Dramatics 2; All- State Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; Neshobe. JUNE M. ENGLISH Home Ec Club 2, 3; Hi Lights 4; Intra- murals 3,4; Senior Store. LAWRENCE C. FALES FFA 1,2; J.V. Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2. JUDITH A. FORGUITES Home Ec Club 3; Band 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Romance Language Club 4; Intra- murals 1,2,4; Dramatics 2; Neshobe. RHEAL C. GAGNON Varsity Basketball 2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Captain Soccer 4. SHIRLEY A. GEROW Montclair High School 1,2, 3; Science Club 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Romance Language Club 1; School Paper 3; Dra- matics 1 2; Cheerleader 3; Art 1, 2, 3. LOUISE E. GRIFFIN Home Ec Club 2, 3; Intramurals 2,3. LYLA M. GRIFFIN Chorus 3,4; Hi Lights 2,3,4; Intramurals 2; Dramatics 3; Glee Club 4; Junior Play. ELIZABETH A. HERZOG Orwell 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Orwell Yearbook 1,2; Dramatics 1,2; Basket- ball 1; President 4; Vice President 3; Home Ec Club 3; Glee Club 4; Hi Lights 3,4; All-State Chorus 3; Neshobe. ' CO T B H j 4 CAROL HOLMES Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Hi Lights 4; Basketball 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3,4; Cheer Captain 4; All- State Band 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Majorette 1, 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Junior Play; Neshobe. JEAN C. HORN BECK Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2; Hi Lights 1,2; Intramurals 1; Senior Store; Junior Play. JOAN A. KEITH Secretary 2; Hi Lights 4; Intramurals 3; Cheerleader 2,3; Senior Store; Junior Play. JOHN K. KETCHAM Track 2. GALEN O. HUTCHISON, JR. President 2; Science Club 2,4; Band 1.2, 3, 4. CYNTHIA JUNE Chorus 2,3,4; Hi Lights 2, 3,4; Intra- murals 2,3,4; All-State Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Junior Play; Neshobe. ELAINE A. LA PORTE Home Ec Club 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Hi Lights 3,4; Dramatics 2; All-State Chorus 3; All-State Band 4; Glee Club 4; Neshobe. AUDREY M. LEE Secretary 3; Home Ec Club 2,3; Hi Lights 4; Senior Store. JOHN D. MARCELL S.C. Rep. 2,3,4; Hi Lights 2; J.V. Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; Soc- cer 4; Intramurals 4; Track 2; Junior Play. MARIE F. MATOTT Chorus 1; Hi Lights 4; Intramurals 3,4; Dramatics 1, 2; Junior Play; Neshobe. MARY ELLEN McCOY Orwell High School 1,2; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Orwell Yearbook 1,2; Intramurals 1,2; Dramatics 1, 2; Home Ec Club 4; Hi Lights 4; All-State Chorus 4; Busi- ness Manager Neshobe; Chorus Secretary 4. KENNETH R. McDONELL FFA 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 3; J.V. Basketball 1,2; Intramurals 3; Vice President AA 4; Shop 3; Projectionist 1.2,3,4; Neshobe. . jL'yS-C t t � MARJORIE L. MUNGER Hi Lights 4; Intra murals 1. RACHEL J. MUNGER Secretary 4; Hi Lights 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Junior Play; Neshobe; Office Secretary. ROBERTA A. MURRAY Rutland High School 1,2,3; Junior Mimes 1; Mimes 2; Art Club 2; Romance Lan- guage Club 4; Neshobe. ROYT. NICKERSON Orwell High School 1.2; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Orwell Year- book 1,2; Intramurals 3,4; FFA 3,4. a 2 Or-d VS HAROLD R NICKLAW WAYNE C. PLATT President 3; Vice President 1; Treasurer 2; J.V. Basketball 3; Junior Play. CHARLES H. POWERS FFA 1, 2,3, 4; Intramurals 1,2, 3,4. PETER L. REED Bay Shore High School 1; Science Club 4; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Captain Basketball 4; Captain Soccer 4; Junior Play; Neshobe. JUNE E. WETMORE Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Intramurals 2,3; Junior Play; Neshobe. ROBERT C. YOUNG Orwell High School 1, 2; Science Club President 4; Band 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Orwell Yearbook 1,2; Editor of Neshobe; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1,2; Intramurals 4; Dramatics 1,2; All-State Chorus 3; All-State Band 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Boys' State 3; Safety Patrol 1,2. rjJLJU- SANDRA A. RETELL Intxamurals 1, 2, 3,4; Softball 2, 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; All-State Band 1,2,4; All- State Orchestra 3; Hi Lights 1,2,3; Editor of Hi Lights 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; DAR Girl 4; Girls' State 3; AA Sec- retary 4; Junior Play; Neshobe. .,'to ? DEBORAH SHORT Chorus 1, 2,4; Hi Lights 4; Softball 1.2. 3: itramural! i History We, the class of '55 began our freshman year with sixty members. Our class advisor was Mr. Ross. After we had become full-fledged members of Brandon High, we laid away our night- gowns and superman outfits which were worn the night of freshman reception. We then elected the following officers: President, David Gowdy; Vice President, Wayne Platt; Secretary, Linda Brown; Treasurer, Robert Dean; and Student Council Rep., John Aines. Mr. Manning and Mr. Bechtold were our class advisors during our sophomore year. We elected the following class officers: President, Galen Hutchinson; Vice President, Lyman Corey; Secretary, Joan Keith; Treasurer, Wayne Platt; and Student Council Rep., John Marcell. With the help of Mr. Bechtold, our class held the first annual Harvest Dance, which was a success. At the start of our junior year, seven new members from Orwell arrived. Soon after school opened, we held elections of officers with the following results: Pres- ident, Wayne Platt; Vice President, Elizabeth Herzog; Secretary, Audrey Lee; Treasurer, John Aines; and Student Council Rep., John Marcell. Under the guidance of our class advisors. Miss Kelly (Mrs. Young now) and Mr. Bixby, our junior year proved to be very busy. That year we held a very successful Yuletide Dance and a junior prom which had as its theme April Showers. We presented a three act play, Jenny Kissed Me which was directed by Mr. Frappier. Linda Brown, Austin Barrows, and Marie Matott had leading roles. Under the direction of Joan Kieth, we had several successful food sales. In May we took over the Senior Store with Audry Lee in charge. We began our senior year with Miss Force as our class advisor. The following officers were elected: President, Elizabeth Herzog; Vice President, Cynthia June; Secretary, Rachel Munger; Treasurer, Janice Booska; and Student Council Rep., John Marcell. We elected Robert Young for Editor-in-Chief and Mary McCoy for Business Manager of our yearbook. On town-meeting day, March first, we held a buffet luncheon in the Central Vermont Public Service Rooms which was very well attended. In place of a class trip, which was vetoed at a class meeting, we decided to have a banquet and ball and later, a picnic or party, during graduation week. Class Prophecy It is now 1965. Below are the answers to a questionaire sent to all the members of the class of '55. This information will be used in the next issue of Believe It Or Not. JOHN AINES John has recently been elected fund-raising chairman for the new Brandon Hospital, to be erected on the site of the old Brandon High School, which was demolished the summer of 1955. We hope he doesn't lose the records this time. TOM ARTHUR After making a fortune in the taxi business, Tom has fulfilled his childhood dream of owning all of Hampton, N. Y. JANET AUSTIN After touring the east for several years, Janet finally found her man who works at the G.E. plant in Schenectady and now has five little charges. ELIZABETH AYER Betty astounded us all by flying in from New York in her own plane, which was one of her prizes as Miss Rheingold of 1964. AUSTIN BARROWS After perfecting the Barrows' Method of Studying, Austin is assistant professor of Chemistry at Green Mountain Junior College. WANDA BECKWITH Wanda went to Mary Fletcher Hospital for nurses' training, immediately following graduation. She climbed the ladder of success and is now head nurse in the surgical department at the new Brandon Hospital. REGINALD BETOURNEY Reggie, after years of devoted practice, is now the ballet instructor at Radio City. JANICE BOOSKA Jan discovered she had a hidden dancing talent and under the name of Clem Cooley, is touring the country with Tennessee Ernie's Western Jamboree. WILLIAM BROOKS Bill waited a year until Lorraine graduated, then they both went into the entertainment field as motorcycle daredevil riders. JANET BROWN Janet became a national Cinderella when, on a trip to New York, she hap- pened to meet and marry one of the Rockefellers. Janet prefers to stay out of the limelight, however, and be a mother to her six children. LINDA BROWN Linda, who was always an animal lover, especially of cats, is now a lion tamer at Bailey Bros. Circus. The bigger they come, the better she likes them. THOMAS BUTLER Tommy got a job singing bass in the Gillette commercials. During one of them, his razor slipped and injured his voice. Tommy now sings under the name of Lana Lamour. BERTRAM COOLIDGE After succeeding in the ministry, Buddy now has his own TV show, in color, entitled Your Helping Hand. It is higher on the Hopper Rating than Bishop Sheen’s. NORMAN DELANCEY Under the name of Gorgeous Ching-Ching, Norm is wrestling in Marigold Garden in Chicago. DIANE DEVINO Diane took a secretarial job in Florida, after she left school. After be- coming an expert water skier, Di quit her job and entered the field pro- fessionally. JUNE ENGLISH June's experience selling dresses at Shapiro's enabled her to get a job at Lord Taylors in New York. She is now working in the Bridal Salon. LARRY FALES Larry married Pearl in June, 1956. The ten years haven't changed Larry or Pearl, but they sure changed the size of their family. They have eight children. JUDITH FORGUITES After years of service flying for T. W. A., Judy was grounded for flirting with the passengers. RHEAL GAGNON Rheal is leading a busy life teaching women to dance at the Arthur Murray Studio. SHIRLEY GEROW Shirley mai.ned Bob Rockwell, who recently became manager of the A P Store. She is leading a busy life as production manager. LOUISE GRIFFIN Louise just got an Academy Award for her lovely gowns for the M. G. M. epic, The Future of the Universe. LYLA GRIFFIN Lyla is working in the experimental food laboratories of General Mills. She specializes in new pie crust mixes. ELIZABETH HERZOG Ibby has just opened a reducing salon in Orwell. We hear it is doing very well. CAROL HOLMES Carol did so well at U. V. M. studying commercial subjects, that she was instantly hired by IBM, where she helps to devise new machine time-savers. JEAN HORNBECK Jean is married and living on a farm in Orwell. She works hard all day but at night she writes her column for the Rutland Herald. GALEN HUTCHISON Galen joined the Air Force six months after he graduated from B. H. S. He was sent to Arabia where he discovered the climate and customs suited him to a T. We understand he has 26 wives. CYNTHIA JUNE After Cynthia graduated from Middlebury College, she became interested in politics while teaching French at Vergennes High School. She is now beginning her first term as the first woman mayor of Vergennes, the smallest city in the United States. JOAN KEITH After working several years in the drugstore, Joan decided to become a registered pharmacist. She is now employed in Thomas' Pharmacy here in Brandon. JOHN KETCHAM Since John always was an inquisitive sort of person, he spent six years in college to acquire what he considered an adequate education. This has proved useful in his present occupation of panelist on Twenty Questions. ELAINE LAPORTE Elaine writes that she is traveling all over the country, playing drums in Phil Spitalny's All-Girl Orchestra. AUDREY LEE Right after graduation, Audrey married Bucky. They now have twin sons, but neither take after his mother. At the age of nine, the boys are 5' 9” tall. JOHN MARCELL John's good looks and wavy hair got him a good job as a model for Arrow shirts. You can see him in Life every week. MARIE MATOTT Marie always did like to live dangerously, so she took up stunt flying as a hobby. While flying in North Africa, Marie tried hanging by her teeth from an airplane at an altitude of 2,000 feet. She lost her grip somewhere over the Belgian Congo and hasn't been heard from since. MARYELLEN McCOY After her splendid work on the 1955 Neshobe, Mary went to work for the Balfour Company. Mary is one of their best representatives. KENNETH McDONELL Because of his ability to argue insanely, Kenny was destined for a career in politics. His forty-eight hour filibusters are famous. RACHEL MUNGER Rachel's secret dream was to be a policewoman. But all her aptitude tests showed that she should become a secretary. The closest she can come to her dream is to be a secretary in a detective agency. ROBERTA MURRAY After years of hard work for the Dupont Company, Roberta devised a new plastic detonator for the B Bomb. She is now working on plastic clothes for women. ROY NICKERSON Roy used his F.F. A. training to get a job as a county agricultural agent. You can hear his recorded talks over WHWB every Tuesday. HAROLD NICKLAW Harold is now in New York City where he has his own television show on the NBC network competing in popularity with George Gobel. See your local newspaper for time and channel. CHARLES POWERS Charlie has moved to Detroit where he uses his ability to put things together in the automotive industry. Charlie assembles the complex dashboards on some of the newer cars. WAYNE PLATT After graduation Wayne went to work for his father at Platt Orchards. While in an inventive mood, Wayne grafted together a cherry, pear, plum and apple tree. It was an instant success and in much demand by fruit salad lovers. PETER REED After trying many different jobs from a social worker to a male secretary, Pete now manages Tom Arthur's Hampton holdings. Pete has finally found his place in life. SANDRA RETELL Sandy, after patiently waiting out four years of college, went back to her old love, baseball. She is the first woman manager of the Boston Red Sox. DEBORAH SHORT When it finally became apparent that Paul was never going to get out of the service, Debbie joined the WAFS. Unfortunately for Paul, Debbie is a sergeant while he is still only a corporal. ROBERT YOUNG Bob is living up to expectations by becoming head teller at the Chase National Bank. This is quite a good job for a twenty-eight year old man. JUNE WET MORE For the first three years after graduation, June was life guard at Branbury Beach. However, always having a yen to be in the sports world, she is now aiming for the ladies skating championship. OZZIE COREY Ozzie has finally found his niche. He is at present, manager for the next lady wrestler champion, or so he says. MARJORIE MUNGER Marjorie won a trip to Hollywood by naming Roy Rogers’ new horse. She decided to stay and is now a stunt woman for M. G. M. Cynthia June, Carol Holmes, Diane Devino Class Will We, the Senior class of 1955, being of unsound mind and unstable memory, do hereby declare and pub- lish this, our last will and testament. John Aines leaves his ability to make out-of-place and unnecessary comments to Peter Thorne. Just one more way to annoy your teacher, Pete. Tom Arthur happily wills his fireman's badge to Herb Clark. Janet Austin bequeaths her quiet manner to Tom Christian. It gets you out of a lot of scrapes in class, Tom. Elizabeth Ayer wills to Sally Sargent her ability to forget all unimportant matters. Austin Barrows gladly relinquishes his temper to Lance Bird. Watch it, Lance. Wanda Beckwith unwillingly leaves her knowledge of men to Lynn Sullivan and Elizabeth O'Brien. Reggie Betoumey wills his F.F. A. jacket to Stuart Lee. Janice Booska willingly leaves her bum knee to Faie Snow. Dancing doesn't do a sore knee any good, Faie. Bill Brooks wills his ability to always have something to say at class meetings to Mary Blackmer. Janet Brown bequeaths her friendly smile to Jamie Long. Linda Brown most willingly gives her ulcers to Dave Arthur. You have to be careful what you eat now, Dave. Tom Butler says he can't will anything because he needs all he's got. Bertram Coolidge wills his glasses to Eleanor Dundon. With two pair, Eleanor, you ought to be able to wear them all the time. Ozzie Corey leaves his home runs to Florence Griffin. Florence, you'll be the greatest asset your team ever had. Norman deLancey wills his white bucks to Gordon Nailor. It's hard work to keep them clean, Gordon. Diane Devino leaves what quiet ways she has left to Nancy Brown. You won't have to worry about being too quiet, Nancy. June English relinquishes her drivers license to anyone who can parallel park. Larry Fales wills his front seat in study hall to Pearl McKeighan. Judy Forquites wills her ability to skip school to anyone who can do it without getting caught in the act. Rheal Gagnon wills his French accent to Gary Williams. Shirley Gerow wills, unwillingly, her diamond ring to any Junior girl who is lucky enough. Louise Griffin bequeaths her artistic ability to Gerald deLancey. Lyla Griffin wills her cherry pies to David Center. You'll never be hungry any more. Elizabeth Herzog wills her excess weight to her sister. What you don’t need you can pass on to someone else next year, Nancy. Carol Holmes gives her cheerleading position to Nancy Hornbeck. You should be able to do it, Nancy. Jean Hornbeck wills her sparkling eyes to Leon Shacket. Galen Hutchison wills his height to Charles Farrell. You should be top scorer next year, Charlie. Cynthia June leaves her pocketbook and all its contents, collected since her Sophomore year to Brenda Whittaker. You’re going to have to give up being tidy, Brenda. John Ketcham wills his little man to Douglas Philipsen in the hopes that it will teach him to write. Marie Matott wills her ability to get along with her teachers (females) to anyone in the Junior class who wants that responsibility. Joan Keith wills her job as committee chairman to Cynthia Severy. Elaine LaPorte wills her ability to April Fool the teachers to Rose Giroux. Audrey Lee bequeaths the Senior store to the Juniors. John Marcell wills his former dates in Brandon to the Junior boys. John's now searching in Rutland. Mary McCoy gladly wills her job as Neshobe Business Manager to Marilyn Wheeler. Kenny McDonell wills his ability to lose in an argument to anyone who thinks he can do better. Marjorie Munger wills her sociology book to George McDonough. Rachel Munger leaves her secretarial job to any hard-working Junior. Roberta Murray would like to will Marie Matott to anybody who will take her. Roy Nickerson wills his Buick to any Junior who needs a ride to Forestdale. Harold Nicklaw wills his Plymouth to Donald Welch with the hope that in 1999 he will enter it in the Auto Races. Wayne Platt wills his license to Robert Forguites. It might just as well be you as the Motor Vehicle Dept, which has it most of the time. Charles Powers wills to Roy Lewis his ability to skip school. We hope that your friends, like Charlie's, will say you're in Aggie. Peter Reed wills his athletic ability to Edward Darling. Sandy Retell wills her chemistry technique to Anne Leake. After all of Sandra's efforts, Mr. Bixby is still alive. Debbie Short would like to will to Roberta Clifford, two boys who walk her home after 9 P. M. Bob Young wills his station wagon to anyone who wants to be a Cabbie. June Wetmore wills her days of absence from school to Janice Martin. This will mar that good record, Janice. Done Most for School Quietest Best Actor and Actress Most Musical Most Likely to Succeed Best Disposition Pessimists Optimists Class Clowns Nosiest Best Looking Most Athletic Class Jingles JOHN AINES WILLIAM BROOKS John a doctor someday may be— It depends on his grade in Chemistry. A doctor's degree he'll never find By being one of the roving kind. Bill and Lorraine are always together, They ride in his car in all kinds of weather. Though Bill may someday roam far and wide, His girl will always be right by his side. TOM ARTHUR JANET BROWN Though Tom had been away to school, He still likes Brandon, as a rule. Chemistry and French he does quite well— And just can't wait to hear that bell. Janet, the piano, knows how to play. A concert pianist she may be someday. 'Tis on Pearl St. she makes her home— But from it soon she may want to roam. JANET AUSTIN LINDA BROWN In school hours Janet's very quiet, But outside of class she can cause a riot. She is very cute, and also quite slim, And always manages to look very trim. Linda plays in the Brandon Band, And is always near to lend a helping hand. With her we've all had lots of fun, Though she's Always kept us on the run. ELIZABETH AYER THOMAS BUTLER Betty reminds us of a little mouse, Who lives all alone in her little house. She never does anyone any harm— Which is just another added charm. In the chorus Tom sings 2nd bass, But for some reason, seems out of place. Could be he has that feeling inside. That he'd like to come and go, like the tide. AUSTIN BARROWS BERTRAM COOLIDGE Austin is a member of Brandon's Big Three, Consisting of Austin, Peter, and Tom. Like the 'Naughty Lady of Shady Lane— He has hit the town like a bomb! With hair cut short, and dark rimmed glasses. Buddy is an asset in all this classes. He's quite well-mannered, and well-liked too. With all these qualities he'll pull through. WANDA BECKWITH OZZIE COREY A stenographer she might someday be, Shorthand is one of her courses you see. With her shorthand, and those dark eyes, Wanda attracts all the nice looking guys. Ozzie is our number one clown, We've never seen him wear a frown. ’’Try hard, Ozzie, you'll pass that quiz. You see, at spelling he's not a whiz. REGINALD BETOURNEY NORMAN DELANCEY Reggie's a member of the F. F. A. A good farmer he hopes to be someday. His stature being very tall Is an added asset in basketbal Norm is quiet, till you get to know him, Then he's rather full of pep and vim. He's a well-liked student at Brandon High, And we hope his memories will never die. JANICE BOOSKA DIANE DEVINO Janice is a farmer's daughter, Who never does anything she hadn't Oughta. She can keep house and also cook. And does very well without a book. Diane is a little, but mighty girl. She keeps the fellows in a whirl. She winks those big and sparkling eyes— Then wonders if it was very wise. JUNE ENGLISH CAROL HOLMES June rides to school each morning by bus. Many days she's worked without a fuss-- At all her subjects, «and the paper, too. Now, June, may we wish the best to you. Carol is our studious one, But still takes time to have some fun. She's in the band, chorus, and what's more-- Works at the Five Ten Cent Store. LARRY FALES JEAN HORN BECK The Senior Class voted him best looking. And for him, someday, Pearl may be cooking. 'Till then he goes to class on schedule And seldom breaks the Golden Rule. Jean thought that she would live on a farm, Until Larry took her by the arm And said, Jean, we're going into the Marines And wear uniforms instead of blue jeans. JUDY FORGUITES GALEN HUTCHISON Although Judy's quiet she's seen about. On the basketball court you better look out For when down the floor our Judy races, You see that surprised look on many faces. Galen's blond hair is real, not bleached, And we know that his goal will be reached. He's going away to school, this fall— To you, best wishes, from us all. RHEAL GAGNON CYNTHIA JUNE You'll take your place in the world someday So listen carefully to what we say Always do what you think is right, And a higher position will be in sight. Cindy is a friendly lass That we all love quite dear. She chats in the hall between each class Waiting impatiently for the end of the year. SHIRLEY GEROW JOAN KEITH Twas from a New Jersey school Shirley came In comparison our school seemed very tame. Now, being famous doesn't interest Shirl-- She'd rather be a home-like sort of girl. Joan's quite slim and not terribly tall-- And she's a girl who's liked by all-- She's worked hard to help us, in the past-- We hope there's a clear road ahead at last. LOUISE GRIFFIN JOHN KETCHAM We see Louise at every game Taking pictures of the same. Photography is her hobby, we know — But does she have some secret beau? John is a crazy mixed-up kid, Of that there is no doubt. He can’t recall which teacher is which, Or what they are talking about! LYLA GRIFFIN ELAINE LAPORTE Lyla's at her very best When making cherry pies. One day she baked in a contest And won a 4-H prize. A secretary Elaine might be. Or she may marry somebody. But should none of these opportunities come, She could always turn to playing the drum. ELIZABETH HERZOG AUDREY LEE Ibby's president of the Senior Class At the end of the year she plans to pass— Right into college, Journalism it is, And that's a good field for our dear Liz Tiny and trim that's Audrey Lee Our senior store kept her busy. But all and all she's considered quite lucky Once out of school she'll marry her Bucky. JOHN MARCELL HAROLD NICKLAW John's our Student Council Representative. His job was steady, not tentative, He's held that job for two years now, And done a good job, for that we can vow. Harold, who is very quiet Would never think of starting a riot. He's kind and also very sincere. And we hope that he's had fun this year. MARIE MATTOT WAYNE PLATT Marie, who is quite a clown Makes the teachers laugh and frown. She jokes around from morn, till night, And in an argument she's always right. Wayne drives for his father, Delivering fruit is no bother. 'Causerhe practices, wouldn't you say? In his Mercury everyday. MARY McCOY CHARLES POWERS MaryEllen has worked as hard as can be For her class, the paper, and the Neshobe. She's always smiling and I'll tell you, boy-- Mary's heart of gold is the 'real McCoy.' Charlie is our fix-it man— If anyone can fix it, Charlie can, He hopes his place in the F. F. A. Means a better place in the world, someday. KENNETH McDONELL PETE REED Kenny's our argumentative one He'll argue with anyone under the sun. We feel sure that in the National Guard He won't be arguing quite so hard. Pete likes trig and solid geometry-- For an engineer he plans to be. If he goes to Union, then once there, he Will study girls and engineering equally. MARJORIE MUNGER SANDRA RETELL Marjorie is taking a commercial course But nothing on her do we want to force. For no one knows to what this may lead But we know that she will succeed. Sandra is quite a musician. She keeps her horn in good condition. Outside of class she admits she’s bored. She says her subjects have her floored. RACHEL MUNGER Rachel is a class favorite by far. And with everyone quite popular. A secretary she will someday be, And sit upon her bosses knee. DEBBIE SHORT Debbie to France, if she took a tour Would always speak English you can be sure. All in all she's really a doll. Who can always be found thinking of Paul. ROBERTA MURRAY JUNE WET MORE Roberta and Marie are always together In rain, in shine in any kind of weather. But when it comes to affairs of the heart, She and Marie are far apart. June works at the theater when she's needed. Superiors' advice she has always heeded. And now the time has come when she, Must solve her problems independently. ROY NICKERSON BOB YOUNG A friendly grin And lots of fun That's our boy Roy Nickerson! Bob plays in the band and sings in chorus. In fact he'll do almost anything for us. Last year he was a Boy Stater. He'll be a big shot sooner or later. omore Freshman Class ACTIVITIES Concert Band Director: Napoleon Ianni Coronets: S. Retell J. Aines A. Barrows Trio: J. Brown R. Young G. Hutchison Altos: L. Brown, C. Holmes Percussion: J. Hornbeck E. La Porte D. Devino W. Beckwith J. Forguites Glee Club Front row: D. Devino, E. Dundon, S. Mumford, L. Atwell, J. Jennings, S. Carleton, J. Forguites, A. Lewis, Second row: J. Austin, E. LaPorte, J. Wetmore, D. Short, C. June, M. Geldert, B. Miller, M. McCoy, E. Hersog, G. Pfenning, E. Darling, R. Young, A. Racine, R. Wyman, M. Douglas, L. Griffin. Front row: Butler, Sargent, Schroeder, Deforges, S. Devino, D. Devino, Lewis, Mumford, Atwell, Jennings, Brown, Nailor, Greeno, Second row: Dundon, Forguites, Lewis, Crosby, White, Betoumey, Marsette, Baker, Griffin, Huckins, Herzog, Ricard, Disord, Carleton, Fernandez. Third row: Fay, Severy, Herzog, Thorne, Short, Geldert, June, Wetmore, McCoy, Austin, Miller, LaPorte, Williams. Fourth row: B. Ricard, Whalen, Wyman, Guyette, Ruby, Young, Racine, Willette, Darling, Douglas, Pfenning. Science Seated: J. Aines, P. Reed, R. Young, T. Arthur. Standing: D. Center, G. Hutchison, D. Philipsen, J. Long. The Hi-Lights BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL BRANDON, VERMONT AUSTIN BARROWS PRESIDENT OF N.H.S. Jan. 12 - At a meeting of the National Honor Society today, Austin Barrows was elected President and Linda Brown, Secretary-Treas- urer. Plans were made for a meeting to be held later in the month to discuss the induction of new members. Other members of the Society are Janice Booska, Bob Young, Carol Holmes, Cindy June and Sandra Retell. Sandra Retell Heads Hi-Lights Staff Sept. 12 - Sandra Retell has been elected Editor-in-Chief of the school paper for the 195U-1955 year. The business manager is Bud Coolidge and production managers are Janice Booska, June English. Other Cindy June, Marie Matott, Diane Devino, Patsy Tho Proctor, Sally Sargent Bert Coolidge, Eli Lyla Griffin, D Keith, Marjor Rachel Mung Gildert, Eliza the staff are Lorna Ricard, May, Ann ry McCoy, uart Lee, , Joan udry Lee, linda ort, ger, Crosby. MES EADERS rgant. aly Aines Marcel Lorna a Treas. W nt John cell, y McDonald, da Beckwith. Holmes osen Captain ear Varsity er Squad. Other rs are Lotte Atwell, rolyn Brown, Melinda Gildert, Pierette Gagnon, Audrey Lewis and Mrs. Millet as the advisor. We have a good cheering squad this year and expect them to cheer a good team. LINDA BROWN LEADS MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN BISONS DEFEAT BULLDOGS TO ADVANCE IN MVL PLAY SENIORS CHOOSE ROBERT YOUNG Oct. 25 - The magazine drive got officially under way today with Linda Brown as manager, and Eddy Colvin as her assistant. Room Capts. are Nancy and Elizabeth Herzog, Bud Coolidge, Robert Rawson, Paul Ashley, Gary Pfenning, Donny Welch, and Armand Racine. Jan. 11 - Led by Capt. Pete Reed and Soph. Tom Dickinson, Brandon de- feated a scrappy Man- chester team by the score of 69-U2. With Aines and Memoe con- trolling the backboards and Center 1s outside shots hitting regularly, the Bisons jumped into an early lead and were never threatened. Sept. 30 - Robert Young was chosen Editor-in- Chief of the 1955 issue of the Neshobe at a meeting today. Mary McCoy was elected as business manager. Other members of the staff include Elizabeth Herzog, Diane Devino, Cindy June, and Tom Arthur. Mary McCoy, Patricia Keith, Marjorie Dwyer, Mary Blackmer, Audry Beckwith, Bonnie Miller and Barbara Fay. (standing) R. Deforges, J. Deforges, R. Betourney, G. deLancey, L. Shackett, R. Lewis, K. Mohan, R. Rawson. Second row: F. Hanfield, M. Douglas, T. Christian, S. Lee, C. Delorm, K. Leno, C. Martin, Mr. Beucler. Third row: R. Marcoux, D. Delorm, W. Bruce, C. Powers, H. Clark, G. Naylor, R. Moulton, B. Griffin. Class fficers President, E. Herzog Vice President, C. June Secretary, R. Munger Treasurer, J. Booska NATIONAL £ HONOR SOCIETV C. Holmes, L, Brown, S. Retell, A. Barrows, J. Booska, C. June and R. Young, Student Council Advisor Mr. T. Whalen Athletic Association Advisor Mr. J. Fallon Athletic Association J. Aines, President K. McDonell, Vice President W. Beckwith, Treasurer S. Retell, Secretary Student Council REPRESENTATIVES: Lance Bird, President; Brenda Whittaker, Vice President; Lorna Ricard, Secretary. S. Sargent, E. Crosby, J. Marcell, C. Memoe, G. Barrows. First row: D. Welch, L. Severy, E. Ayer, L. Brown, J. Martin, R. Murray, R. Forguites, C. Farrell. Second row: L. Griffin, L. Griffin, E. Goodspeed, B. Whittaker, B. O'Brien, E. Dundon, R. Giroux. Third row; J. English, M. McCoy, J. Wetmore, J. Booska, W. Beckwith, L. Pratt, E. Laporte, E. Herzog. Fourth row: R. Lewis, R. Smith, P. Thorne, G. Hutchison, D. Arthur, B. Coolidge, S. Lee. R. Murray, E. LaPorte, J. Booska, B. Coolidge, Mr. Fay, G. Hutchi- son, E. Herzog, Louise Griffin, Lyla Griffin. Kneeling: J. English, M. McCoy, E. Ayer. Mr. G. Fay G. Hutchison R. Murray L. Griffin Senior Store Left to right: S. Retell, J. Hornbeck Junior Wmmm Playmakers 1P Soccer RECORD Proctor 2 Brandon Vergennes 4 Brandon Chester 3 Brandon Proctor 0 Brandon Wallingford 0 Brandon Wallingford 2 Brandon Chester 1 Brandon Front row, left to right: G. Malinowski, D. Welch, R. Betourney, P. Reed, R. Gagnon, G. Pfenning, R. Wyman, H. Clark. Back row; K. Mahoney, K. Leno, E. Guyette, D. Ruby, R. Smith, T. Dickin- son, A. Racine, V. Bergevin, C. Smith, R. Fernandez. COACH FALLON Operating as a class A team for the first time in the history of Brandon High School, the Bison cagers seemed to be on the wrong side of Lady Luck from the start. The team rose to great heights early in the season by defeating a power- ful Woburn, Mass, aggregation. A rash of one and two point losses kept them out of the top MVL spot. Although finishing the season with a nine and nine record, the team established a new BHS scoring record. Five valuable members will be lost via graduation, but a strong J.V. squad may be able to fill the gaps next season. Coach G. M. Fay COACH FAY and MANAGER SMITH Left to right: Charles Farrell, Dick Smith, Dave Center, Lance Bird, Tom Dickenson, John Aines, Pete Reed, Rheal Gagnon, Charles Memoe, Ozzei Corey. JOHN PETE Brandon TEAM RECORD Opponent 39 Vergennes 70 Essex' Jet. 65 Vergennes 74 Woburn 50 Pittsford 39 Proctor 72 Middlebury 69 Manchester 38 Fair Haven 78 Chester 51 Poultney 60 Ludlow 64 Middlebury 63 Wallingford 47 Fair Haven 67 Pittsford 45 Proctor 66 Essex Jet. OZZIE RHEAL DICK Kneeling: R. Humiston, G. Barrows, B. Marcell, P. Whalen, B. Widlund. Standing: S. Clifford, E. Marsette, W. Oliver, L. Johnson, J. Willette, Manager, David Ruby. Season Record Won 11 - Lost 7 Brandon 58 Vergennes 36 Brandon 45 Essex Jet. 57 Brandon 38 Vergennes 35 Brandon 58 Shoreham 32 Brandon 37 Pittsford 34 Brandon 29 Proctor 37 Brandon 35 Middlebury 38 Brandon 29 Burr Burton 22 Brandon 47 Fair Haven 51 Brandon 32 Chester 36 Brandon 25 Poultney 30 Brandon 31 Ludlow 22 Brandon 40 Middlebury 26 Brandon 21 Fair Haven 24 Brandon 32 Wallingford 25 Brandon 47 Pittsford 31 Brandon 47 Proctor 21 Brandon 39 Essex Jet. 33 The Little Bisons experienced a comparatively successful season, winning 11 and losing 7. The team got off to a slow start but finished strong, winning seven of the last 8 games. The cooperation, the team spirit, and sportsmanship displayed by everyone concerned are certainly worthy of more merit than winning the ball games themselves. Coach James Fallon J. Jennings, A. Fay, P. Nailor, A. Greeno, L. Sargent. Standing: G. Baker, S. Devino, M. White. C. Brown, C. Holmes, P. Gagnon, M. Geldert, L. Atwell, A. Lewis. 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