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

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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

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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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475 . ,ff , -2 CLINTON PERCIVAL RHICARD 'glintu .. ercy.. Il is no disgrace lo be born a genlleman, but lo die one is an achievement Fond of hunting and skiing . . . driver of a beat-up, old truck . . . plaid jacket and boots . . . hopes for Nor- wich . . . a clever mind . . . home for dinner . . . a per- petual good sport . . . Oh, well! . . . corner desk in 222 . . . a tease . . . a deadly duo when Jack and Clint get together . . . plays a guitar. P Frelich Club 2, 33 Traffic Officer 43 Commencement art . CARLETON CHARLES RICHARDSON Charlie Mind olher men, but mos! yourself! Strictly dependable . . . best blocker on the football team . . . a ittle on the silent side until one gets to know him . . . would sacrifice anything for a hunting or a fishing trip . . . one of the few remaining loyal Red Sox fans . . . well-liked by all. Basketball Squad 1, 23 Football Squad 1, 2, 3, 43 Letterman 3, 43 Baseball Squad 1, 3, 43 Letterman 3, 43 School Store 3, 43 Blowout Committee 4. BEVERLY ANN RIDDLE Bev Bei,vie .. UZ., Love makes all hearts gen1'le. Gentle, cooperative, the perfect classmate . . . Two- time participant in the New England Music Festival Band . . . Hard worker in the High School Band . . . Deserves every break she can get . . . Spends summers at youth camp . . . Met a certain tall, dark, and good- looking fellow there . . . Ah, Life! Science Club 13 Ray Staff 1, 23 Tri-Town Music Festi- val 1, 2, 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Latin Banquet Committee 23 Latin Club 2 3 French Club 2, 33 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 3 Teacher's Secretary 1, 33 New England Music Festival 33 All-State Music Festival 3, 43 Band Letterman 33 Student Leaders 3, 43 Home Room Secretary 33 Assistant in English 43 Blowout Committee 43 Cafeteria 43 Woodwind Quartet 4g Stamp Seller 4. HERBERT RAY ROBERTSON HIei'bis ll 77 A lruefriend is of more value lhan a kingdom. A top magazine salesman . . . Full of good school spirit . . . Friendly, cooperative, and unassuming - a perfect member of our class . . . Already a success as a bell-hlop at the Latchis Hotel . Makes and holds rien s. MARTHA ANN RYDER Martie Mart .i a.. Nothing preaches beller than the ani and she says nothing. Hard worker . . . shy smile . . . so nice . . . will make a swell nurse . . . bright sweaters . . . avocations . . . knitting, croquetting, fishing . . . collector of movie star photos. i Glee Club 13 Spring Concert 1. VIRGINIA RYDER Ginnie Chunkie Come let usjointhe throngg come Iel's be dancing. Saturday night at the Grange Hall . . . dancing feet . . . soft, blonde hair . . . a sensation in slacks . . . Used to work at Latchis, now at Hogback . . . fSkiers, be- warelj . . . tiny steps . . . quite talkative . . . Shortie . . . looks innocent, but you can't fool us . . . Corresponds with members of the Springfield Gym Team. Outside Music 13 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 33 Cafeteria 4. . 22