Brattleboro Union High School - Colonel Yearbook (Brattleboro, VT)

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......., n! f ,-4 31 3 'S-5' v PATRICIA ELLA MERCURE Pat Pagy It is!! Sighs and slow smiles and golden eloquence. Baby voice . . . Littlest Angel on WTSA . . . dimples . . . round, dark eyes . . . a future nurse . . . chews her pencil . . . an avid gum fan . . . dislikes chemistry . . . Oh, dear, what am I going to do now? . . . an envy- able , good disposition . . . Glee Club 1 lS.M.H.S.J5 Glee Club 35 Spring Con- cert 35 Latin Club 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Roman Banquet Committee 35 Latin Club Initiation Commit- ge Blowout Committee 45 Ticket Taker 45 Radio u . ,,-...--.-.n------------ -ray RALPH JOSEPH MOMANEY Frenchio ulgroggyn Ifear noihing but doing wrong. Intensely loyal . . . built . . . variety of sweaters . . . very spirited . . . biscuit specialist . . . dumb-founded expression . . . We want 'Ralphie'! . . . typical athlete . . . a Frenchie . . . prefers small things . . . well-liked for his fairness. Baseball Squad 1, 2, 3, 45 Letterman 2, 3, 45 Football Squad 1, 2, 3, 45 Letterman 3, 45 Captain 45 Basketball Squad .1, 2, 3, 45 Letterman 3, 45 Captain 45 Class President 25 Green Mt. Boys' State 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Ring Committee 35 Home Room Sports Captain 35 All-Sports Dance Committee 35 Blowout Committee 45 Trailic Officer 45 Captain 45 Home Room President 45 Winter Carnival Committee 4. DORIS MORTIMER Mortimer Snerd The weaker sex is ever Io a soldier kind. Who? Me? . . . Shy smile . . . Interest lies in the service . . . Black, curly hair and brown eyes . . . Soft- spoken independence . . . extreme earnestness . . . Commercial Club 35 Lieutenant for Magazine Drive 35 Spotlight Typist 45 Study Hall Monitor 45 Cafeteria GEOFFREY EDWARD NICHOLS Geog ..NiC .. He will have music wherever he goes. Master of the drumsticks . . . skilled flutist . . . valuable member of band and orchestra . . . frequently seen in a blue Chrysler coupe . . . You should have seen'me in New Britain! . . . hopes to enter Maine gllaritime Academy . . . likes to tinker with mechanical evices. Latin Club 1, 25 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 35 Orches- tra 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 35 All State Music Festival 3, 45 'B i an New England Music Festival 3, 4. SYDNEY JEAN NIXON Syd Johnny How goodness heightens beauty! Prettiest '53-er . . . A personality to match . D. . Ukranians are stinkers! . . . Pet peeve W kitchen girls . . . Scatter-brain . . . nonchalant . . . But when she's angxiy - watch it! . . . English accent . . . We'll miss you, gir ie ! Home Economics Club 15 Pep Club 15 Science Club 15 Freshmen Glee Club 15 Junior Prom Committee 35 Girl's Glee Club 35 Tri-School Music Day 35 Berkeley Square 35 Clown Who Ran Away 35 Minstrel Show 35 Cheer Leader 3, 45 Cafeteria 3, 45 Choir 3, 45 Sacred Concert 3, 45 Spring Concert 3, 45 Blowout Committee 45 Student Council 45 Operetta 45 Variety Show 4. do Q' --un., W . in ,,.. , ' CLYDE JOHN PARSONS Potsy Bud 5 ei Patience is the companion of wisdom. 2i,5iig,-Q-l:iur.'lxfg5,.., Huff! huff! huff! . . . Potsie is in training for foot- f-i-i5 1 ball . . . Topnotch player . . . We'd be lost without him . . . Quiet . . . Shy . . . But loads of fun . . . Nice smile A .,,.. ' . . .Blonde hair . . . Blue eyes . . . Neat build . . . Good , +2 student . . . He likes all . . . All like him . . . A walking 5 'i' 1' sports encyclopedia . . , Ten to one, the Giants win this W 5 5 5 I fi 2 - year! H 4 ' . Track Squad Manager 1, 2, 35 Tyler Award 1, 35 5 5. Football Squad 1, 2, 3, 4: Letterman 3, 4: DAR Citizen- ' ship Award 4. ,,, f , tg 20

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ear., 6 f.--uv 1-3, S32 A M., . THOMAS MacLEOD One may smile and smile and slill be a villain. Fairly recent addition to our class . . . has made friends easily - especially with the opposite sex . . . delights in swimming and a variety of things --- right, Carolyn? . . . tall, dark - well, dark anyway! . . , a great scout! Tennis I, lB.H.S.J3 Ski Team l, lB.H.S.J, 2, 3, 4, fM.H.Sv.J: Letterman 33 Soccer 2, 3, 4, CM.H.S.J3 Track 3, fM.H.S.J, 4, lB.H.S.D. PATIENCE MARION MAGOON Pat Pash The reward Qf ll lhing well done is In have done il. Chocolate eclairs . . . Dice . . . Good dancing in- structor . . . Innocent OJ smile . . . Works at the cow factory . . . Flowing tresses . . . Black Kaisers . . . 9551 is a good number! C lCtLass Secretary 23 Spotlight Typist 43 Commercial u 4. GEORGE LEON MARTIN Hurky The business of life is lo gofurwar1l. Comes from out West A West Brattleboro, that is . . . Avid stamp and coin collector . . . Happy-go-lucky attitude . . . Likes school, teachers, and just about everything . . . Recently seen on crutches . . . Even they didn't slow him down . . . Winning smile when he uses it. RICHARD DWIGHT MAY Dick Slill wafer runs deep. Flash .of green . . . Cloud of smoke . . . that was Dick in his hot-rod . . . Trying to better the little green Ford . . . Not a thing he doesn't know about cars . . . Quiet . . . Bashful . . . Speaks only when he has to . . . Quick, friendly smile . . . Well-liked . . . Let's go up to the racetrack and see how fast she'll go! Baseball Assistant Manager 3. RUTH MARION MCCLELLAN Chinky Woofus Ruthie Life is short, so why wasle lime? A slick dancer . . . But, Mr. Chaffey, why? . . . troubles lie at U.V.M .... a diller, a dollar, a ten o'clock scholar . . . Chambermaid at Hogback . . . a very spirited and peppy cheerleader . . . Let's show a little fight, gang! . . . two-hour telephone conversations . . . every- one's pal . . . loves: jitterbugging, Rockport, parties, a good time! Freshman Play 13 All-Sports Dance Committee I3 Science Club 13 Pep Club 13 Latin Club 1, 23 Secretary 23 Spring Concert I, 33 Glee Club I, 33 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 43 Co-Captain 43 Ray Staff 2g French Club 2, 33 Latin Award 1, 23 Sophomore Librarian 23 Silver B 33 Class Secretary 33 Home Room Treasurer 33 junior Prom Committee 33 Teacher's Secretary 33 Cafeteria 33 Commencement Usherette 33 Spotlight Board 3, 43 Assistant in English 3, 43 Ticket Taker 3, 43 Year Book Committee 43 Blowout Committee 43 Dramatics Club 43 Radio Club 43 Magazine Drive 43 School Play 43 Senior Play 43 Grandma Pulls the String 43 Class Motto Committee 43 Elk's Scholarship 43 Commence- ment Part 43 Publicity for Activities 4. ISABEL ADELINE MCKERRELL Izzy Jezebel Itchie When shall we three mee! again In thunder, lighlning, or in rain? Track, track, here comes schusboomer McBarrel . . . Where's the victim? . . . Take to the hills . , . Izzy's driving that Plymouth again . . . That clown is more fun than a barrel of monkeys . . . Her pony tail ought to be cut off - it looks too real . . . More noise . . . Itchie is playing her sax! Pep Club 13 Science Club I, 23 Tri-Town Music Festival 1, 2, 33 Band I, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 23 Girl's Basketball Squad J. V. 23 Latin Banquet Committee 23 French Club 2, 33 J unior Prom Committee 3g All-State Music Festival 33 Glee Club 33 The Clown Who Ran Away 33 Home Room Sports Captain 3g Berkley Square 33 Christmas Concert Committee 33 Assistant in English 43 Blowout Com- mittee 43 Cafeteria 43 Captain of the Guard 43 Student Leaders 43 Stamp Seller 43 Magazine Drive Lieutgnant 43 Band Letterman 33 Orchestra Letter- man . 19 ew. 'r X' I .- ,T 4,6 . I ,fw- 4' 'W

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2 Q' 1 ll oi -Q Q. 421.5 wi.. RAYMOND EDWARD PAULMAN Rocky nRayn 4sRocky Rays: My heart is with the out-of-doors. One of Mr. Reason's energetic D. I. boys . . . em- ployed nfter school at the Cotton Mill . . . likes to hunt and fish . . . has a strong interest in sports . . . can be depended upon to do a job well. 2 Track Squad Letterman 13 Baseball Squad Manager WARREN BRADLEY PEASE Farmer A man is what winds and tides have marie him. Looking forward to a career in dairy farming . . . hobbies include hunting and fishing . . . plans to attend State School of Agriculture at Randolph upon gradua- tion . . . quiet and unobtrusive . . . dependable, loyal. Tyler Award 13 FFA 1, 2, 3, 43 Ski Team 23 Ofiicer of FFA 3, 43 Traffic Officer 4. ELIZABETH ANN PIERCE Betty Ann Let the wide world hear Betty Thy melody, so sweet and clear. Talented clarinetist . . . Renowned for Stardust in Variety Show . . . purple letter sweater . . . Orchestra and band letters . . . short and lively . . . a baseball fan . . . a love for skiing and skating . . . intends to become a telephone operator . . . Number, please! Photography Club 13 Science Club 13 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Letterman 33 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Letterman 33 Tri- School Music Day 1, 2, 3, 4g French Club23 Girls' Ski Team 23 All-State Music Festival 3, 43 Variety Show 4. STEPHEN CLAY PLUMB Steve I dare do anything that may become a man. Boris Karloff . . . Sensational center . . . All-State . . . Prince of Oxenstien . . . Likes a good argument . . . Occasionally likes other kinds . . . Enjoys food, edibles, all palatable material, and crackers - wise crackers . . . Tall, dark, and handsome . . . Well, er, dark, anyway . . . A Young Man With a Horn . . . Could talk the ear off a corn stalk! Home Room Treasurer 13 Pep Club 13 Latin Club 1, 23 Magazine Drive Lieutenant 1, 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Football Squad, 1, 2, 3, 4g Letterman 2, 3. 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Ray Staff 23 French Club 2, 33 Basketball Assistant Manager 2, 33 Latin Award 1, 23 Silver B 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Green Mt. Boys' State 33 Track Squad 3, 43 Letterman 3, 43 All-State Music Festival 3, 43 New England Music Festival 33 Choir 3, 43 Minstrel Show 33 Year Book Committee 43 Class President 4-3 Basketball Manager 43 Blowout Com- mittee 43 Traffic Ofiicer 43 Operetta 43 Arsenic 81 Old Lace 43 Commencement Part 43 Football Squad All gtatge243 Science Club 1, 23 Dramatics Club 43 Radio u ,4. CAROL IRENE POPE Maiden's hearts are always sqft. Would that men's were truer. Chemistry: genius, at least at dissolving . . . Driver Training: superb while conveying the vehicle in a for- ward direction, but . . . Algebra: lovely, because she sat near Brad . . . In the future? She wants to be a nurse . . . Always did like to be near doctors, even on the day she was born. Pep Club 13 Freshman Play 13 Science Club 13 Delegate to United Nations 13 Spring Concert 1, 2, 33 Girls' Glee 1, 2, 33 Home Room Treasurer 23 Latin Club ' 23 President 23 Student Council 23 Latin Banquet Com- mittee 23 Christmas Concert Committee 2, 33 Silver B 33 Green Mt. Girls' State 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Teachcr's Secretary 33 Spring Concert Committee 33 Cheer Leader 3, 43 French Club 43 Blowout Committee 43 Study Hall Monitor 43 Winter Carnival Committee 4. BARBARA RUTH POTTER Barb Barbie Life is too short to waste! Hails from the Metropolis of West Dummerston . . . we hear that she's been around, though . . . big, friendly grin . . . gets along well with anyone and everyone who comes in contact with her . . . a sure bet to come out on top in life. Home Economics Club 1, 23 Blowout Committee 4. 21 cgi i- N' ti sat., in? 45 ... ,., L I 3' -f '1' 'hr ' . fafffew ,'f'.... its-if V 3 ... 1-EQ ' 5 4:32, ,341 ig 3' ,535 ':' 3, '.,..z,3si '. ,. 1. rw. .vin ,H .V 5.3, ' his