Castleton State College - Castletone Yearbook (Castleton, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1939 volume:

1 � OUT FROM THE HILLS YEARBOOK OF THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL CASTLETON, VERMONT PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS 19 3 9 Table of Contents I. WE PAY HOMAGE TO OUR SURROUNDINGS Here We State Our Credo II. WE INTERVIEW OURSELVES Administration Organization III. WE COLLECT OUR WRITINGS And Here Proudly We Include Creative Work Of Other Days. two THE HERITAGE OF THE HILLS IS OURS! o We rejoice! We give thanks! For this is our heritage: The uphill roads We follow, With scenes everchanging At each curve and hill top. We will follow Seeking higher ways, Learning to meet The challenge of changes. ITT v ,• % C We know The fragrance of the Spring, Hidden beneath dull, brown leaves, As a part of us. jour We have experienced the breath-taking beauty of lowly things. Suddenly the weather man Surprises us but seldom with disaster. Our fathers have weathered many a hardship. We will scale the rocky ledges: Look back at the stump fences and covered bridges below; Look ahead to seek a vision of distant ranges further on. five We find the sweetness of the sugar orchard latent beneath the rough bark; The depths of earth We quarry to bring the worth of granite, marble, slate to the world; The joy of the work is our guerdon, The glory of toil that builds tomorrow! seven The white New England steeple points upward; March meeting, Instrument of a democratic peoples Is our birthright; We will accept Our fathers’ faith that democracy is for freedom lovers. eight The qualilty of our native soil We find potential in ourselves; Loving cryptic beauty,— unnamed gifts,—dry humor, Able to turn obstacles into stepping stones,— to stand upon our own feet, Industrious, Offering friendliness to all, Building a new day, We go forth nine ;y ' v r.? ' .y ' AZ ' r r ' ' $$$$ ■ ■■■ ' - ■■ SKt Se SB ...-.- r ' ?V ■;. ftpjwgEwH! :-{ 3 $£|H t • SKSt vcv B. ' M. . r :- ■� � «•: ' - A .- ,vr ' ■ 1 . ' £ ili2 Mi ■ -?t r: if l liil SS ’ S v V. :r UiT . s Sfeyf :: ; :-:,y • � : «jV.rrj- A [s � � ■ - ym _!;• ; v, , V. t’Qr . - Hifgsg OUT FROM I it .-■• .•- ' I , •. ■... gMk. V i ‘i � ;’{ ■ ! -v =: ■ i?vivvj r H E HILLS To My Students of Today All over this country a great event is being celebrated this year. Teachers colleges from coast to coast are marking this anniversary as a red-letter year in the history of education. One hundred years ago in Lexington, Massachusetts, the first publicly sup¬ ported institution for preparing teachers for the elementary schools was born and they called it a Normal School. But out from the Vermont hills sixteen years before this, Samuel Read Hall, con¬ temporary and friend of Horace Mann and Henry Barnard, had envisioned such an event, believing the time not far distant when states should recognize their responsibility as Massachusetts did. He alone, unaided, established in his own house, from his own meagre income, on a hilltop at Old Concord Corner here in Vermont in 1823, a private Normal School. This work of his is our professional heritage—yours and mine. May we be more aware of its significance—may we take the challenge thrown to us by those early educational pioneers. Caroline S. Woodruff. twelve Caroline S. Woodruff ST. JOHNSBURY PRINCIPAL VERMONT M. A. Middlebury College; Ed. D. Norwich University. Graduate Work, Teachers College, Columbia University; University of Vermont; Middlebury College. Instructor, State Department of Education; Superintendent of Schools, Essex County; Principal, Junior High School, Johnson Demonstration School. Principal, State Normal School, Castleton, Vermont, 1921. President, Na¬ tional Education Association, 1937-1938. thirteen Administration Governor of Vermont HIS EXCELLENCY, GEORGE D. AIKEN .... Putney State Board of Education HON. JOHN FISHER, Chairman.Arlington DR. LESLIE EVANS ....... Essex Junction HON. FRED GLEASON.Montpelier HON. HORATIO E. LUCE.Pomfret MRS. MERRILL PROCTOR.Ludlow State Commissioner of Education DR. FRANCIS L. BAILEY.Montpelier A group is no stronger than its leader. And we gratefully acknowledge the distinctive leadership of Dr. Caroline S. Woodruff, wondering the while why she, so dynamic in larger groups, should find us so immensely interesting. Her infectious enthusiasm and faith in us may disclose why we find ourselves dreaming, aspiring—and doing. W. JEROME ARNOLD, Waltham, Massachusetts rapid-fire lecturing interest in student opinion and—his Austin. For all he’s a lion in the classroom, He’s a kitten on the piano keys. FLORENCE ALLIN BLACK, Warren, Rhode Island “Well, where were we?” Her humor is unceasing, Her sympathy is boundless, Her enthusiasm never waning, Her ability to enhance any gathering dis¬ tinguishing. And sh! She’s the founder of the “See America First Progressive School for Future Teachers.” EDITH EWALD, Mt. Carmel, Illinois Interest centered on immediate objectives Senses alert and active Ability to demonstrate anything in the athletic leld All-round Good Sport! fourteen RICHARD E. FOX, Port Mammouth, New Jersey The twinkle in his eyes denies his sober appearance. And such a versatile man— Teacher, Preacher, Coach, and Builder of Boats. EMMA G. HOLMES, Lansing, Michigan Diminutive, Widely experienced, Purposeful with attention to details. Fitting well into the scheme of things. MARCELLA JACKSON, Fair Haven, Vermont Willingness to help and advise, Little flashes of wit, Intelligence. Interests: murals and the dance, the legitimate theatre, Tinker Bell and Lady. JAMES A. KEECH, Castleton, Vermont “Well, let ' s get this settled now!” He is recognized by his chemical formulas interspersed with remarks humorous laconic cryptic to the point As with long strides he pursues elusive electrons. KATE KELLY, Des Moines, Iowa Wisdom with an elfin quality, made arti¬ culate; Ability to make jingles and sonnets; Perseverance in keeping the Birdseye strong— Which explain her extreme busy-ness. MARY A. MARKHAM, Proctor, Vermont Vigorous personality tuned to music of the masters. Rich musical experiences shared with enthusiasm. Practical teaching theories aired for our benefit. ALICE M. MORRILL, Brooklyn, New York A distinguished personality of high stand¬ ards and ideals; our gracious, efficient dean who delights in teas and horseback riding. AIDA P. SKEELES, Rutland, Vermont Folksy, Solicitous over our ills, Anecdotal in class and out. The tiny chairs in her classroom remind us of the place of children in education. fifteen W. JEROME ARNOLD Waltham Massachusetts Social Science; Men’s Glee Club B.S. Trinity College; M.A. Harvard Graduate School. FLORENCE A. BLACK Warren Rhode Island Social Science B.A. Brown University; M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University; Supervisor’s Diploma, Teachers College. EDITH EWALD Mt. Carmel Illinois Physical Education and Health for Women B.S. University of Wisconsin; M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University. sixteen RICHARD E. FOX Port Monmouth New Jersey Psychology; Physical Education for Men B.A. Taylor University; M.A. New York University. EMMA G. HOLMES Lansing Michigan Household Arts A.B. Michigan State University; M.A. University of Mis¬ souri. MARCELLA JACKSON Fair Haven Vermont Art; Dramatic Art B.A. Mount Holyoke College; M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University. seventeen JAMES A. KEECH Castleton Vermont Science B.S. University of Vermont; M.A. Teachers College, Colum¬ bia University. KATE KELLY Des Moines Iowa English; Literature B.S., M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University; Diploma in Supervision, Teachers College. MARY A. MARKHAM Proctor Vermont Director of Music; Choir; Glee Club; Orchestra Thomas Normal Training School, Detroit, Michigan; De¬ troit Teachers College. Graduate Work, Teachers College, Columbia University. eighteen ALICE M. MORRILL Brooklyn New York Dean; Supervisor of Student Teaching; Education B.S., M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University; Super¬ visor’s Diploma, Teachers College. Demonstration Teachers STELLA HUGHES DURKEE Castleton, Vermont Poultney High School, Fair Haven High School B.E. Castleton Normal School CASTLETON SCHOOL ANNA W. EDDY West Brattleboro, Vermont B.S. Boston University CASTLETON CORNERS SCHOOL RACHEL FRANCELIA HINCKLEY Cuttingsville, Vermont Rutland High School B.E. Castleton Normal School MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL STAFF MARTHA CAMPBELL.Dietitian MARGUERITE CARROLL ..... Office Assistant LEAH I. COATES.Secretary CATHERINE S. DENNISON.Librarian MRS. SARAH LEAVENWORTH . . . Hostess, Phillips House nineteen Aida Palmer Skeeles Rutland Vermont Elementary Subjects; Dormitory Student Health Service Burlington City Training Class; Graduate Work, University of Ver¬ mont; North Adams Normal School; Teachers College, Columbia University. Only in knowing that you will be telling to other children tales with which you have enriched our lives, advising them wisely as you have us, will we, though reluctant, release you. And may you know that our love and respect and appreciation go with you. twenty WE OURSELVES Senior Class History September —Back again for another happy year. Eager to begin our final lap at Castleton. Our President, Margaret Paige, with graciousness and steady aim efficiently carrying on her many duties. Our vice-president, Dorothy Orr, returns after three years, adding much with an artistic personality and quaint cordiality. Elizabeth McLaughlin, always smiling, cheerful, optimistic and sympathetic comes back after three years’ professional experience in West Rutland. Our secretary-treasurer, loyal, serious, easy-going Paul Hatch becomes also our obliging vocalist. Stella Tosi, conscientious worker, under¬ standing, friendly advisor of us all, delves further into Education. Ethel Toth, bubbling with her in¬ finite enthusiasm, enjoys life with us to the full. Earl Houston, studious, deep-thinking philosopher, dili¬ gently guides the destiny of our Birdseye. And our red-haired George Young, frank, dignified, sincere, aids and abets in all our schemes. October —State Teachers’ Convention in Burlington and there we are—meeting old friends, discovering new books, learning much. Student teaching in Rutland, Poultney, Castleton, Clarendon Flats. (Why did Paul have such a good time at the latter?) November —And we are busily planning for a Senior Dance with exotic Mexican scenery by our talented Stella. Home for Thanksgiving. The second semester begins. Spring is not far oft. The Castleton Conference, ably conducted by Miss Helen Van Guilder of Poultney. Interesting addresses by Dr. Surhie and Dr. Kate Wofford. Science trips, instructive, educational. To the Champlain Silk Mill in Whitehall, the Fellow’s Gearshaper in Springfield, the Howe Scale Works in Rutland, etc. Sociology class—studying crime, visiting the State Prison in Windsor and the Women’s Reformatory (cordially entertained by Miss Helen Koltonski). Writing theses, interviewing superintendents, planning for graduation and next year’s work— swiftly time moves on—. June —The Prom, Commencement, reluctant goodbyes. We shall soon be back for our Masters! twenty-two PAUL MUNSON HATCH Poultney Vermont Troy Conference Academy Student Cooperative Association (1, 3); Commuters’ Asso¬ ciation (3, 4); International Relations Club (1, 2); The Birdseye Organization (2, 3, 4); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3, 4); The Men’s Union (1, 2, 3, 4); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (2, 3, 4); Birdseye, Advertising Manager (3); Business Manager (4); Senior Class, Treasurer-Secre¬ tary (4); Men’s Union, Secretary (4); Christmas Play (1, 2, 3, 4). Gravely serene—- Earnest of mein —- Charmed melody — Proven success. EARL HOUSTON Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Senate (4); Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3, 4); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball team (1, 3, 4); Interna¬ tional Relations Club (2); The Birdseye Organization (4), Editor (4); The Men’s Union (1, 2, 3, 4); Men’s Glee Club (1); Freshman Class Secretary (1); Men’s Union, Treasurer (3); Basketball Manager (4); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4). The seeder for Truth, with eyes far seeing, Angular, confident, relaxed — Today, it is a question of what one weighs upon the scale of humanity. All else is vanity. ELIZABETH ALICE McLAUGHLIN West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3, 4); C. N. S. Players (4); The Birdseye Organization (3, 4), Associate Editor (3, 4); Women’s Glee Club (1, 3, 4); Sophomore Class Secretary (2); New England Convention in Boston (4); Winter Car¬ nival Queen (4); Christmas Play (2); Annual Play (2). Fair Queen of the Snows! A dash of color, flashing eyes, lips smiling in quick, friendliness. Endowed with all the deep warmth that the Celtic race can bestow upon her daughters. twenty-three DOROTHY ORR Vermont Poultney Troy Conference Academy Senate (2, 3); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Commuters’ Association (4); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (2, 3), President (2); Castletone (4); Freshman Class Vice-President (1); Junior Class President (3); Senior Class Vice-President (4); Alpha Lambda; Christmas Play (3). A quir of a smile—a glowing poetic philosophy, piquant subtlety, unruffled exterior concealing deep convictions of the true worth of beauty, for “Truth maizes life a noble thing, And courage makes it strong, But grace and tact must set them off As music does a song MARGARET PAIGE East Barnard Vermont South Royalton High School Senate (4), President (4); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (2); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3, 4); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3, 4); Executive Committee (4); In¬ ternational Relations Club (3, 4), Secretary (4); Castle¬ tone (2, 3, 4); The Birdseye Organization (4); Women’s Glee Club (1, 3, 4); Senior Class President (4); Alpha Lambda; New England Conference at Boston (4). “To offend against the earth is now the most frightful thing of all. May open-hearted love and knowledge serve the meaning of the earth! Help to bring virtue bach—to love and life; that it may give the earth a meaning, a human meaning!’’ STELLA ELIZABETH TOSI Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (4); The Birdseye Organization (4); Senior Dance Committee (4); Senior Store (4). “Some lives are like the steady, gentle flow Of summer tide, with calm and easy pace, Advancing up the beach’s silver face In singing steps, perceptible but slow —” twenty-four ETHEL TOTH Castleton Vermont Fair Haven High School Senate (3, 4), Secretary (4); Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3, 4), President (3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3, 4), President (4); Basketball Team (1); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); International Relations Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Castletone (1, 2, 3); The Birdseye Organization (4); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (2, 3, 4); International Relations Club, Treasurer (3); New England Conference at Boston (3); Lyndon Play Day (4); Winter Carnival (1, 2, 3, 4); Fes¬ tival (2); May Day (3); Christmas Play (1, 2, 3, 4). There is no past to which one may look back with regret; there is only an externally new, shaping itself out of the expanded elements of the past; and genuine long¬ ing must be productive, must always shape a new and better thing out of what has gone before.” GEORGE W. YOUNG Castleton Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Assocication (1, 2, 3, 4); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-President (3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3, 4); Castletone (2); The Men’s Union (1, 2, 3, 4), Treas¬ urer (1), Vice-President (2); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Festival (2); May Day (3). Persevering, practical, With wit of Yan ee inheritance; Indomitable, dauntless spirit — They conquer who believe they can.” SPECIAL STUDENT ANNA-MARGARET VAUGHN Arlington Vermont Mount Saint Joseph Academy Student Cooperative Association (4); Athletic Association (4); Orchestra (4); Women’s Glee Club (4). A k‘ n dling flexibility and charm; The truest measure of her character, An all-enduring generosity. twenty-five Part Time Students EVA MAE BARROWS JULIA HIGGINS Rutland Vermont Chelsea High School; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Park Street School, Rutland. ANNA VIOLA BURNS Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School; University of Vermont; Teacher, Longfellow School, Rutland. ELIZABETH FRANCES CARMODY Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Meldon School, Rutland. ELLA CASSIDY Fair Haven Vermont Castleton Normal School STELLA CATHERINE FRANKIEWICZ Rutland Vermont Rutland High School; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Sunnyside School, Rutland. MARGARET ANNE GARNEAU Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Grade School, Fair Haven. Rutland Vermont Castleton Normal School GERTRUDE V. I. McKENNA Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School; University of Vermont; Teacher, Grade School, Fair Haven. MOLLIE ELIZABETH MUMFORD West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School; University of Vermont; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Watkins School, Rutland. GLADYS HOWARD NOURSE Rutland Vermont Rutland High School; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Kingsley School, Rutland. MARGARET LEAHY O’BRIEN Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School; University of Vermont; Teacher, Grade School, Fair Haven. ANN GERALDINE REILLY Center Rutland Vermont Mt. St. Joseph ' s Academy; Castleton Normal School; Teacher, Center Rutland. twenty-six Junior Class History September —It ' s back to college now and missing friends of our Sophomore year who are actually “out in the field.” However, we have gained some new members. Mary Prunier, enthusiastic and chock-full of practical jokes. That good pair—Gert and Rita Dwyer. (It took us so long to get them straight. Remember, Rita the redder hair.) Jolly Amy Mattison to keep Philips House stirred up. Bea Taylor and Norma Rowell, roommates, and quality additions to our group. How our classes swell on Wednesdays and Saturdays when degree-pursuing teachers from surrounding towns come in to study with us! Just what we need to keep our noses to the grindstone. And even Miss Markham comes down from the plat¬ form to join us in a few subjects. November— We get a chance to hear first-hand teaching experiences from our graduates. Then co-op with the Seniors to entertain on Home-coming Day, Ruth Peterson officiating successfully at tea. December —The college entertains high school seniors and our class, well represented among Senate members, tells prospective freshmen about pleasurable contacts at Castleton. Our Mary Wiggins projects the Student Cooperative Association she is so forcefully leading. Charlotte Wysolmerski explains the purposes of the Commuter’s Association. Mary Dakin, president of the C. N. S. Players and Charles Nichols, president of the Men’s Union, represent their organizations. Barbara Jones, editor of the Castletone, along with the Birdseye editor, interests prospective workers in literary fields. Doris Lanthier tells about our own class events. As the basketball season rolls around our class furnishes the mainstays of the college team in the persons of Charlie Nichols and Spike Prunier. And the Junior girls don’t fare badly on the basketball court as we hold the Sophomores down and are able to tie that strong Freshman team (after one ignominious defeat). Kay Temple and Marion Drown are still starring on the court. February— We have our first student teaching experience of the year. The three weeks roll by quickly and just as we’re feeling slightly professional, it ' s time to resume our regular student work. March —The proceeds of food sales etc are now used to help finance our delegates to the Eastern States Conference at New York City. Conventions! Bill Jones represents us at Boston and reports on an assembly program. Florence Chase, Mary Wiggins, Mary Prunier and Doris Lanthier attend the Eastern States and Rhoda Lyons arranges a class tea where they share their experiences with the larger group. April —Again we are out in the field for a two week ' s experience. And around comes June —The climax of a busy year. Teas, picnics, the Prom, and finally we are actually receiving those sheep-skins. A grand year. We’ve so much to remember. How can we forget? twenty-seven VERONICA ELIZABETH BROUGH Castleton Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3), Treasurer (3); C. N. S. Players (1); Castletone (1); Festival (1, 2); Christmas Play (2). “For she was jes’ the quiet ind Whose natures never vary.” Ronnie—possessed of the rare gift of quietness—a true Ver¬ monter—our Ella Cinders. ALICE CARPENTIER Rocky Hill Connecticut Weathersfield High School, Connecticut Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Associa¬ tion (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3); Castletone (1, 2, 3); Green Mountain Junior College Play Day (2); Har¬ vest Festival (2); May Day (2); Christmas Play (2). “A thing of impulse, a child of song.” Carpy—song her gospel, swing her textbook—an artist of ability—our man of the hour. FLORENCE THELMA CHASE Wallingford Vermont Wallingford High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3), Secretary (2); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3); Castletone (1, 2); The Birdseye Organization (1); Wom¬ en’s Glee Club (2, 3); Choir (3); Junior Class Vice-Presi¬ dent (3); Alpha Lambda (2); Eastern States Conference in New York (3); Festival (1, 2, 3); May Day (2). “And tnistress of herself though China fall.” Flossy—blonde sculptured curls—perfection in dress—three years in a well-kept notebook. MARY ELIZABETH DAKIN Bennington Vermont Bennington High School Senate (3); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3), Vice- President (3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3), President (3); Inter¬ national Relations Club (2); Castletone (1, 2, 3); Ex¬ ecutive Committee Junior Class (3); Lyndon Play Day (3); Keene Play Day (2); “Undertones and Overtones” (1); School Birthday Play (2). She is pretty to walk, with And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on.” Dake—dancer, singer, piano player—a friendly hostess of womanly grace. twenty-eight MARION ELLA DROWN Sharon Vermont South Roy alto n High School Senate (2); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Ath¬ letic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2, 3); Hockey Manager (2, 3); C. N. S. Players (2, 3); International Re¬ lations Club (2, 3), Vice-President (3); Castletone (1, 2, 3); Sophomore Class President (2); Alpha Lambda (2); Delegate to New England Conference (2); U. V. M. Play Day (2); Green Mountain Junior College Play Day (2); Lyndon Play Day (3); Winter Carnival (1, 2, 3); Snow Queen (2). Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have it thrust upon them.” Drip—an all-around girl, dancer, athlete, student and lover of swing. Daydreams precede her achievements. GERTRUDE VERONICA DWYER West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (3); Women’s Glee Club (3); Choir (3). She found a way or made one.” Gertrude—a very congenial person, with a pleasant smile and conscientious way of living. MARGARET VERONICA DWYER West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3). I have found you an argument, but 1 am not obliged to find you an answer.” Rita—fired with ambition, she meets work with the air of a conqueror. MILDRED COLETTA GAINES Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Student Cooperative Association (1); Commuters’ Associa¬ tion (2, 3), Secretary (2); Athletic Assocication (1, 2, 3); Castletone (1, 2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Festivals (1, 2); May Day (2); Christmas Play (2). Always the same throughout the year, Full of happiness and cheer.” Millie—home girl—amiable, dignified, yet fun loving. (She should be an expert at opening cans!) twenty-rune ALFRED GARETH HENEBRY Waterbury Connecticut Crosby High School Senate (2); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball (2); International Relations Club (2, 3), President (2); Men’s Union (1, 2, 3); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2); Vice-President Freshman Class; Alpha Lambda (2); Winter Carnival (1, 2, 3); May Day (2); Christmas Play (1, 2, 3); Festival (1). “A stoic of the woods—a man without a tear.” A1—our chief hiker—indispensable figure at Chapel dances -—man of depths unknown. BARBARA ANNE JONES Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Senate (1, 3); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (2, 3); Castletone Editor (3); Birdseye (1, 2); President Fresh¬ man Class; Executive Committee Sophomore Class; Alpha Lambda; Delegate to Boston Conference (2); Christmas Play (2). ‘‘And her silence spo e many things.” Bobbie—a corridor cutup—a dignified leader with a tongue in her cheek — our Mother Jones. WILLIAM H. JONES III Poultney Vermont Troy Conference Academy Student Cooperative Association (1); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); International Relations Club (1, 2, 3); Castle¬ tone (3); Men’s Union (1, 2, 3); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (1, 2); Commuters’ Association (2), Vice-President (2) ; Alpha Lambda; Delegate to New England Conference (3) ; Winter Carnival (3); Christmas Play (3). ‘‘I give you an orator. Bill—excellent historian—clever scientist—ladies’ man at heart—and an M. C. of ability. DORIS IRENE LANTHIER West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Senate (3); Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic As¬ sociation (1, 2, 3); Secretary, Freshman Class; President, Junior Class; Alpha Lambda; Delegate to Eastern States Conference. For she is as tall as a lance, and as fresh as an Apnl morning.” Doris—a cosmopolitan, strong leader, with a winning smile and lots of style—Junior Class President. thirty RHODA ROXANNA LYONS Bennington Vermont Bennington High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2, 3); Keene Play Day (2); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festivals (1, 2); May Day (2); Christmas Play (2). Be good, sweet maid, and let who will he clever.’’ Rhoda—a petite blonde with a lilting smile, in body small, and oh, with heart so great. AMY MAY MATTISON Sunderland Vermont Burr and Burton Seminary Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Rural Club 1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3); International Relations Club (1, 2, 3); Birdseye (1, 2, 3); Alumni Editor (3); Lyn¬ don Play Day (3); Chairman of Phillips House (1). 0, I am stabbed with laughter. Amy—likable, sincere, you’re as jolly as they make them! MARIE DOE McPHETRES St. Albans Vermont Dee ring High School Student Cooperative Association (2, 3); Athletic Associa¬ tion (2, 3), Executive Committee (3); C. N. S. Players (2, 3); International Relations Club (2, 3); Castlktone (2, 3); Winter Carnival (2, 3); May Day (2, 3); Christmas Play (2). In the twinkling of an eye — Marie—actress, lover of little children, writer, and grower of long tresses. IRENE MOLNAR Pittsford Vermont Pittsford High School Student Cooperative Association (2, 3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball team (2, 3); Rural Club (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); International Relations Club (2); Castletone (2, 3); Keene Play Day (2); Lyndon Play Day (3); Harvest Festival (2); May Day (2). For ' tis the mind that makes the body rich. Irene—with quaint accent and cheerful philosophy, she is our natural student. Her burning enthusiasm set a school afire! thirty-one mm CHARLES NICHOLS Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Senate (3); Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic As¬ sociation (1, 2, 3); Basketball team (1, 2, 3), Captain (3); The Men’s Union (1, 2, 3), President (3); Orchestra (1, 2, 3); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Choir (1, 2, 3); Vice-Presi¬ dent of Sophomore Class; Captain of Tennis Team (3); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1); Christmas Play (1,2). For every why, he had a wherefore. Charlie—our basketball man, strong, dependable—a mind receptive and chock full of arguments. FLORENCE LORETTA O’BRIEN Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball Team (1); International Relations Club (2); Orchestra (1, 2, 3); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Manager of Archery Club (3); Keene Play Day (2); Win¬ ter Carnival (1); May Day (2); Christmas Play (2). Charms that stride the sight, bat with merits that win the soul.” Florence—our trumpet footer and artist, with shy smile and winning personality. The least of her ambitions is to own an unbreakable glasses case. BERNARD CLYDE ODELL Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Student Cooperative Association (3); Commuters ' Associa¬ tion (1, 2), Vice-President (2): Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball Team (1, 2); Castletone (3); The Men’s Union (1, 2, 3); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (2); Treasurer of Freshman Class; Festival (1, 2); May Day ( 1 , 2 ). He ceased; but left so pleasing on their ears His voice, but that listening still they seemed to hear.” Bernie—not Abe Lincoln, but our Bernie the student—tall, dark, handsome and persuasive. RUTH FLORINE PETERSON Bennington Vermont Bennington High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2, 3), Treasurer (2); C. N. S. Players (2); Manager, Archery Club (2); Treasurer, Junior Class (3); U. V. m. Play Day (2); Winter Carnival (2); Festival (2); May Day (2); Christmas Play (1, 2). A twentieth century Diana. p eter —o ur blonde athlete—an outdoor girl, quiet and un¬ assuming—a piano player de-luxe. thirty-two MARJORIE PEARL PITTS Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Rural Club (2); C. N. S. Players (1); International Relations Club (1); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Choir (2, 3); Festival (1); May Day (2); Christmas Play (1). I do but sing because I must.” Marjorie—Castleton ' s next Dottie Beach—she sings, but is modest enough to be one of us here at Castleton. May she go far. CHARLES JOSEPH PRUNIER Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3), Vice-President (2); Basketball Team (1, 2, 3); The Men’s Union (1, 2, 3), Vice-President (2); Men ' s Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1); Christmas Play (1); Ten¬ nis (3). Great of heart and as cheerfid as they make them.” Spike—an all-around fellow, from basketball player to Snow King—one hundred percent cooperative. MARY CATHERINE PRUNIER Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball Team (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (2, 3); In¬ ternational Relations Club (1, 3); The Birdseye Organiza¬ tion (3), Assistant Editor (3); Eastern States Convention at New York (3). Persuasion tips her tongue whenever she talks.” Mary—a born teacher, who leaves her class in the dust. A conscientious worker, a manager and a wit. NORMA ROWELL South Royalton Vermont South Royalton High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3), Treasurer (2); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball Team (3); Rural Club (3); C. N. S. Players (I, 2); International Relations Club (1, 2, 3); Castletone (2, 3); Lyndon Play Day (3). Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.” Norma—a Vermonter who sets you at ease, her quietness is often undermined by a quirk of fun. thirty-three MARTHA HAAS STEPANIAN Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3), Secretary (3); Castle- tone (1); The Birdseye Organization (1, 2); Festival (2); May Day (2). “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall and most divinely fair.” Martha-—jolly, sincere, lovable—she invites that confidence one reserves for a favorite aunt or mother. BEATRICE JANE TAYLOR West Brattleboro Vermont Brattleboro High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2, 3); Rural Club (2), Treasurer (2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3); International Relations Club (3); Wom¬ en’s Glee Club (2, 3). “It’s nice to be natural if you ' re naturally nice.” Bea—a charming girl, whose specialty is smiling, with soft voice and wholesome personality. KATHRYN IDA TEMPLE North Bennington Vermont North Bennington High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2. 3); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2, 3); Secretary (2), Vice-President (3); Rasket- bal! Team (1, 2, 3); International Relations Club (3); Castletone (2); The Birdseye Organization (1, 2); Manager Badminton and Ping Pong (2); Manager Basket¬ ball (1); Lyndon Play Day (3); Winter Carnival (1, 2, 3), Chairman (3); Festival (1, 2, 3); May Day (1, 2); Christmas Play (2). ' ' 0fficioils, innocent, sincere, Of every friendless name the friend Kay—she ' ll take command of any situation, and what’s more, follow it through—efficient, yet strangely childlike. DOROTHY CECELIA TETRAULT Bennington Vermont Bennington High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3), Treasurer (2); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3); Castletone (1, 2, 3); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1, 2, 3); May Day (2); Christmas Play (1, 2, 3); “Undertones and Overtones,” play (1); Birthday Play (2). “Oh, why should life all labor be? Dottie—our mistress of poetry, fun and the dance—a smile, a laugh, and then she’s lost in a dream. thirty-four LILLIAN EUNICE TOWNSEND South Woodstock Vermont Woodstoc High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (3); International Rela¬ tions Club (3). “The mildest manner and the gentlest heart.” Lillian—one of us, conscientiously meeting the world more than half way. SHIRLEY DOROTHY WEBSTER Shoreham Vermont Middlebury High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1, 2, 3); Castletone (1, 2, 3); Secretary, Junior Class (3); U. V. M. Play Day (2); Birthday Play (2); Festival (2); May Day (2); Christ¬ mas Play (2). “A girl reliable and true, And furthermore a worker, too.” Shirl—her quietness a blind for winsome humor—a scurry, a lazy walk, there goes Shirley. mary McDonald wiggins Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Senate (3); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2, 3), President (3); Athletic Association (I, 2, 3); C. N. S. Play¬ ers (1, 2, 3); International Relations Club (2); Castletone (2, 3); Eastern States Conference in New York (3); Winter Carnival (2); Festival (2); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2). “Efficiency is the keynote of success.” Wiggles—serious, but unresisting to the call of fun; a man¬ ager, a traveler and club woman, a howler in the night. CHARLOTTE JOSEPHINE WYSOLMERSKI West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Senate (3); Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3), President (3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); Basketball Team (1); C. N. S. Players (1); Women’s Glee Club (2, 3); U. V. M. Play Day (2); Winter Carnival (1); Festival (1). “She did the work she found to do.” Charlotte—she works in quietness, shrinks from conspic¬ uousness, and gives many a rare smile and contagious laugh along the way. thirty-five CATHERINE YAROSHAK West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2, 3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 3); C. N. S. Players (1) Castletone (1); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Choir (3); Winter Carnival (1); Fes¬ tival (1). A quiet girl of studious traits, She’ll win some fame by all the fates.” Catherine—a small package of giggles, with wrappings of profundity and purpose. SPECIAL STUDENT FAOLINE HOPE COLBY Danville New Hampshire Sanborn Seminary Commuters’ Association (3). Fay—A fun-loving traveler is studying here—a well-knit personality whom we hold dear! thirty-six Sophomore Class History September —Back again—thirty-seven full-fledged Sophomores, ready to mark off another turn of the wheel on our road to knowledge. Marjorie Park, acting as chief of our expedition, with Shirley Knapp following close at her heels, in case the task become too exhausting. Our finances fall into the willing and outstretched hands of Mary Williamson, and Harold Gibbs acts as our secretary. Cheery greetings—exciting summer reviews—and a host of new freshmen stumbling under our feet. Get¬ ting acquainted in Senny’s room with her guitar and dancing. Big Sistei responsibilities taken over in a sympathetic manner. No spinning of tales and mis¬ informing these innocent inferiors—experience had taught us! Picnics with a cheerful cozy fire and singing. Philip ' s House lucky to have a Helen with a guitar, The Vermont Symphony Orchestra entertains—and the Sophomore Class transfers to Rutland for the evening. Ice and snow—our athletes come into the spotlight. Generous Dudy, our all-round sportsman, willingly spending afternoons with beginners in skiing, while A1 and Mary Eleanor give valuable time teaching the would-be-Sonjas how to skate. The ping-pong tournaments end, Senny proclaimed “college champion.” C. N. S. now celebrates the Christmas season by gay festivals. The annual banquet followed by the traditional Yule log ceremony. The Sophomore Dramatic Art class pro¬ duces an original nativity play; also a production for the kiddies, “Toy Shop Window, ’ when Christmas dolls awake and live. A Christmas tree—Santa Claus—and gifts in merry groups on campus and off. Christmas vacation—realization that our year is already half gone. The annual Sophomore Hop and that popular hero of fiction, “Ferdinand The Bull,” in all his glory, smelling the flowers. Barb Slack—cool, gracious, capable, shouldering all the responsibilities. Winter—sport’s season brought to a close as Rudy is heralded “King of the Carnival.” A Birthday banquet, with skyrockets and capsules in a world five thousand years hence. Then, first hand experiences out in the field. Enthusiasm—laughter—unrealized abilities brought to light. Honors to Mary Williamson, Marjorie Dix, Jeanne Corcoran, and Doris Woods— newly elected members to Alpha Lambda. Spring flowers—sunshine. June creeps upon us and much too soon we find the time for goodbyes is here— promises, and yes, tears. Graduation! Our one desire has been and still is that as a Sophomore class we contribute this to the advancing professional standards of our Castleton: the highest percentage in the history of the college of those returning for further study. It is with this hope that we say, “Until next September.” and a Shirley to harmonize. thirty-seven EDITH MABLE BAKER Sunderland Vermont Burr and Burton Seminary Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Rural Club (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); International Relations Club (1); Castletone (1, 2); Winter Carnival (1); May Day (1). Untrammeled serenity—injections laughter — Faith to overcome difficulties. JEANNE FRANCES CORCORAN North Bennington Vermont North Bennington High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1); International Relations Club (1); Orch¬ estra (1, 2); Alpha Lambda; Lyndon Play Day (2); Winter Car¬ nival (1); Festival (I); May Day ( 1); Christmas Play (1, 2); Birthday Banquet (1); Basketball (1). Golden, effervescing sunshine, Coincident with thoughtful determination. KATHERINE DELL COUTERMARSH North Hartland Vermont Hartford High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Rural Club (2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); Castletone (2); The Birdseye Organization (1, 2); Treasurer, Freshman Class (1). A seeker of wisdom, persistently ambitious, With conscientious technique and smiling optimism. ALBERT PHILIAS DAUPHIN Claremont New Hampshire St. Mary ' s High School Senate (1); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic As¬ sociation (1, 2); Basketball Team (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2), Vice-President (2); International Relations Club (1, 2); The Men’s Union (1, 2); Orchestra (1); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (1, 2); Manager, Skating (2); President, Freshman Class (1); Alpha Lambda; Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1); Christmas Play (1). Informality of manner, dignity of stature; A person ,delightful in compactness. MARJORIE LOUISE DIX Brattleboro Vermont Brattleboro High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2), Secretary (2), Council (2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Basketball Team (1); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); International Relations Club (I, 2), Executive Committee (2); Orchestra (1, 2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (2); Alpha Lambda; Lyndon Play Day (2); Winter Carnival (2); Har¬ vest Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2). Her humor, infectious with gaiety; Her confidence, livened by experienced success. HELEN ALENE DURANT Salisbury Vermont Middlebury High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Basketball Team (1, 2); Rural Club (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2), Secretary-Treasurer (2); International Relations Club (1, 2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (2); Manager, Tennis (2); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (1, 2); Athletic Council (2). She attacks her problems and environment With force and directness. thirty-eight MARY ANN FARYNIARZ Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Wom¬ en ' s Glee Club (1, 2); Alpha Lambda; Festival (1); Yule Log Ceremony (2). Her vivaciousness creeps out through a smile; Demure, yet animated with sunshine. GLADYS GAGE East Wallingford Vermont Vermont Academy Student Cooperative Association (2); International Relations Club (2); Castletone (2); Christmas Play (2). A mind, keen and quick, challenging success With an earnest deliberation and unruffled sincerity. HAROLD BERNARD GIBBS Castleton Vermont West Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Bas¬ ketball Team (1, 2); Rural Club (2); C. N. S. Players (I, 2); International Relations Club (1); The Birdseye Organization (1, 2); The Men’s Union (1, 2), Treasurer (2); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (1, 2); Sophomore Class Secretary (2); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1, 2); May Day (1, 2); Christmas Play (1, 2); Tennis (1, 2). Ease and debonair of a country gentleman, Humor, excruciating in its subtlety. DORA ELAINE HAGER Wallingford Vermont Wallingford High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2), Council (2); Athletic Association (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1); Women’s Glee Club ( 1 , 2 ). An athlete, a thinker; Reserved, yet cheerfully friendly. ALICE IRENE HAMILTON West Brattleboro Vermont Brattleboro High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2), Secretary (2); Interna¬ tional Relations Club (1, 2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (2). Sympathetic tact, and soft daintiness of expression — She confronts problems with strength, grace and ease. HANNAH HELEN HART Middletown Springs Vermont Middletown Springs High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); International Relations Club (2); Lyndon Play Day (2); Winter Carnival (2); Festival (1); May Day (1). Those who have sought exalt in treasures hidden there Of joyous mirth and serenity of white cool pearls. thirty-nine JEAN CATHERINE HINCHEY Hydeville Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2), Treasurer (2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (1, 2); May Queen (1). Charming, her sweet sincerity and gracious manner Enlighten all with whom she walkj. PAULINE FLORENCE HINCKLEY Cuttingsville Vermont Rutland High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Rural Club (1, 2). Nimble feet tripping down our way, Smiling good jellowship, brightening our day. MARY ELEANOR HUNT Northfield Vermont Northfield High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); International Relations Club (2); Orchestra (1, 2); Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2). A student of learning, ambitious, persistent, A challenge to perfection. SHIRLEY EDITH KNAPP Pittsfield Vermont Whitcomb High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Basketball (1); Rural Club (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); International Relations Club (2); Orchestra (1, 2); Womens Glee Club (I, 2); Volley Ball Manager (2); Vice-President Sophomore Class (2); Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (1, 2). Smiles, joy of living, energy, interest — A well-integrated personality. HELEN HOLMES KNUTSON Waterbury Vermont Waterbury High School Student Cooperative Association (2); Athletic Association (2); C. N. S. Players (2); Women’s Glee Club (2); Choir (2); Christmas Play (2). Hesitant in forming quick, decisions. Exacting in thought and manner. YVONNE HOPE LANG Castleton Vermont West Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2), Sec¬ retary (1); Basketball (1, 2); International Relations Club (2); Castletone (2); Birdseye (1); Lyndon Play Day (2); Birdseye Variety Show. Energetic, with graceful movements of a deer; Surpassing in the r Hm 0 f sports. forty MARIE PAMELA LITTLE Vermont Vergennes Vergennes High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Castletone (1, 2); Winter Carnival (1); Christmas Play (2). Spontaneous wit, vivaciousness — Bubbling over with love of life. FRANCES ELIZABETH McKENNA Fair Haven Vermont Commuters’ Association (2); Women’s Glee Club (2). Quiet and calm, With supreme daintiness of speech and movement. CATHERINE GRACE MORIARITY Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Birds¬ eye (1, 2), Sub-Manager (2); Festival (1); Christmas Play (2); Log Cabin Dance (1). Quiet humor undermining A personality rich in self-reliance. RUDOLPH HOUGHTON MORSE Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Senate (2); Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); International Relations Club (1, 2), President (2); Castle¬ tone (1, 2); The Birdseye Organization (2), News Editor (2); The Men’s Union (1, 2); Men’s Glee Club (1); Choir (1); Alpha Lambda; New England Conference (2); Winter Carnival (1, 2); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2); Chairman Freshman Frolic (1); Sophomore Hop (2). Versatility and sincerity; A profound personality. NAOMI AFFIE MYRICK Shoreham Vermont Middlebury High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Basketball Team (1, 2); Rural Club (1); Castletone (1, 2); Winter Carnival (1); Festival (1); May Day (1). Dar -eyed, mysterious damsel, With resources yet unearthed. STANLEY JAMES OFFENSEND Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Bas¬ ketball Team (1, 2); Castletone (1); The Birdseye Organization (1); The Men’s Union (1, 2); Men’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir 1, 2); Festival 1); Christmas Play (2). A sculptor, orator, or singer — Extreme versatility and cooperative ways. forty-one MARY BERNADETTE O’NEILL Castleton Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); The Birdseye Organization (1); Festival (1). Tiny light steps—a dash of shyness To her huge measures of comradeship. MARJORIE ALICE PARK Mention Massachusetts Northfield Seminary Senate (2); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Asso¬ ciation (1, 2); Rural Club (2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (2); Sophomore Class President (2); Poultney Play Day (1); Festival (1); May Day (1). Scholarly, an eminent leader, Whose tact and understanding insure followers. MARIE LOUISE SAWYER Bristol Vermont Chester High School Student Coonerative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2): C. N. S. Players (2); International Relations Club (2); Cas- tletone (2); The Birdseye Organization (1); Winter Carnival (1); Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2). Turbulence of March whirlwinds, smiles of April, Laughter of a mountain brook- RUTH ANNIE SEABURY Waterbury Vermont Water bury High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); International Relations Association (1, 2), Treasurer (1); The Birdseye Organization (1, 2); Alpha Lambda. Purposeful, responsive, exploring, Finding deep understanding. EDITH CATHERINE SENECAL Bennington Vermont Bennington High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Castletone (2); The Birdseye Organization (1); Festival (1); May Day (1). A sociable disposition expressing itself In inexhaustible laughter. MARION BARBARA SLACK Randolph Center Vermont Waterbury High School Senate (2); Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic As¬ sociation (1, 2); Rural Club (2), President (2); C. N. S. Players (1); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2). Quiet and reserved, yet with a brush, paper and paint —- Lo, a mural or perhaps a coy little Ferdinand. OLAV FRITHJOFF TAFFS Proctor Vermont Proctor High School Athletic Association (2); C. N. S. Players (2); International Re¬ lations Club (2); The Men’s Union (2); Men’s Glee Club (2); Choir (2); Winter Carnival (2); Christmas Play (2). A thinker, whose depths reach far into the realm of imagination From which comes creative construction. forty-two Brattleboro CHARLENA THOMAS Vermont Brattleboro High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Rural Club (2); Secretary (2); C. N. S. Players (1); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Festival (1); May Day (1); Play Day (1). All who seek, the hidden depths of her mind Find a personality of gentleness and finesse. MONA HAZEL WILLIAMS Lair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Commuters’ Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Cas- tletone (1, 2); The Birdseye Organization (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2); Freshman Frolic (1). Tall, graceful being, With darf, intense beauty. MARY WILLIAMSON Benson Vermont Rutland High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (1, 2); Sophomore Class (2), Treasurer (2); Alpha Lambda; Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (1); Freshman Frolic (1); Play Day (1). Reserved in opinion, yet steadfast in ideals, Her quiet appearance disguises hidden wells of mirth. DORIS ETHEL WOODS Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Rural Club (1, 2), Vice-President (1); Executive Committee (2); Women’s Glee Club (1, 2); Choir (2); Athletic Council (1); Freshman Class Secretary (1); Alpha Lambda; Lyndon Play Day (2); Winter Carnival (1, 2); Festival (1); May Day (I, 2). Golden hair of sunlight; clean, cool look of feathery snow, Majestic in body and spirit. AMELIA MAY YOUNG Arlington Vermont Arlington Memorial High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); Basketball Team (1, 2); Rural Club (1); Castletone (1, 2); Winter Carnival (1); Festivals (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (1, 2). Shrinking from the drab, the homely. She aspires to beautiful things. MARY EVELYN ZELAZNY Brandon Vermont Pitts ford High School Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1); Castletone (1, 2); Winter Carnival (1); Harvest Festival (1); May Day (1); Christmas Play (2). A determined striving, an intrepid poise, Nimble fingers, and footsteps that turn not to frivolity. ETHEL MAE BEATTIE Salem New York Student Cooperative Association (1, 2); Athletic Association (1, 2); C. N. S. Players (1, 2); Castletone (1). Sophistication of manner, action subtly poised, Irradiation of self-possession. forty-three Freshman Class CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser . SYLVIA FENN . MERLE BEMIS SHIRLEY BROWN BARBARA CLARK . MISS FLORENCE A. BLACK forty-four The Freshman Class JEAN EMERSON ADAMS Pittsford Vermont Pitts ford High School Sing away sorrows, cast away care.’’ BARBARA MAUD CLARK Guilford Vermont Brattleboro High School Happiness is not perfected until it is shared.” PHYLLIS IRENE AMI DON Westminster Vermont Bello tvs Falls High School And everything she touches turns to happiness.” EVELYN LILLIAN COYNE Bennington Vermont Bennington High School A short saying has much wit.” MERLE ELAINE BEMIS Brattleboro Vermont Brattleboro High School Quiet, but counting many friends.” LOIS MARILYN BILLINGS Rochester Vermont Rochester High School “Her gift is a sunny disposition.” SHIRLEY HARRIETT BROWN Middlebury Vermont Middlebury High School Where she met a stranger, there she left a friend.” MARTHA LOUISE BUCK East Arlington Vermont Sunderland High School Silence is sweeter than speech.” EDITH JONES BURT Brandon Vermont Brandon High School Purpose is what gives life a meaning.” MAE IVIS CHAMBERLIN Barre Vermont Spaulding High School She’s full of fun and mischief, too, Which characterizes eyes of blue.” LEANORA RUTH CHARLTON Fair Haven Vermont Ticonderoga High School Make the most of life while you may, Life is short and wears away.” MARY KINSMAN DURKEE Castleton Vermont Green Mountain College Fair Haven High School It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” MARY CATHERINE DWYER West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Sunny people make cloudy days short.” MABEL RICHARDSON EDGAR Sherburne Vermont Methuen Academy, Methuen, Massachusetts During steady accomplishment, a time to be friendly.” SYLVIA MAE FENN Westminster Vermont Bellows Falls High School Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” EDWARD HERMAH FISH Bomoseen Vermont Fair Haven High School “Strong, silent, taciturn.” RUTH MARGUERITE FLANDERS Ludlow Vermont Blacl{ River Academy Amiable people radiate so much of mental sunshine That they are reflected in all appreciative hearts.” MARGARET DICK FLOWER Woodstock Vermont Woodstoc High School A little girl who will lead a life of happiness.” forty-five IRMA LUCILLE FOSTER Moretown Vermont Water bury High School “Full of the dickens and ready for fun — Talk, about pals, I ' ll say s he’s one.’’ ARLENE LOUISE FRENCH Putney Vermont Brattleboro High School In action faithful, in honor clear.” ELEANOR FLORENCE GALVIN Salisbury Vermont Brandon High School “And welcome wheresoe ' er she went, A calm and gracious element.” DONALD LESLIE GRACE Rutland Vermont Rutland High School “Happy is he, From care he is free.” ELIZABETH FRANCES GRACE Rutland Vermont Rutland High School “We like her kind and ready wit.” HILDA HOOKER GREEN Brandon Vermont Brandon High School “Thy shyness is a candle to thy merit.” AGNES ELIZABETH GUILLOW Proctor Vermont Proctor High School “I am sure care’s an enemy to life.” HELEN SEXTON HALL Mendon Vermont Rutland High School The tree of silence bears the fruit of knowledge. ' ' MINNIE HERRICK HARWOOD Pawlet Vermont Poultney High School “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” ELIZABETH RITA HEFFERNAN Chester Depot Vermont Springfield High School “Wherever you go there is always someone to make the world a bit nicer.” ANNA HELEBA Center Rutland Vermont Rutland High School “Quiet she is and efficient, capable of any task-” PATRICIA HEYMAN Castleton Vermont West Rutland High School “Good natured, warm hearted and true.” ANNA RUTH HINCKLEY West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School “At all times quiet and demure, yet who could doubt her capabilities.” JOHN ARTHUR HOUSER Rutland Vermont Rensallaer High School “Diligent work makes a good workman.” IDA MAE HOWE Tunbridge Vermont South Royalton High School “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are paved.” BERNARD GERALD HOWLEY Rutland Vermont Mount St. Joseph Academy “Actions speak louder than words.” YOHANNA SALLY KARLSON Cambridgeport Vermont Lexington High School “Gentle in manner and kind in thought.” FEROL ELIZABETH KEECH Castleton Vermont Roosevelt High School, Yonkers, New Yor “Other musicians do with notes what they can; I what I like.” forty-six PHILIP EDWARD KELLY VIRGINIA GLADYS MOORE Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School A little nonsense now and then Is relished hy the wisest men. AVIS KATHLEEN LaCLAIR North Bennington Vermont North Bennington High School Sometimes grave, sometimes gay, but we all like her anyway. TINA JOYCE LANFEAR West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School A girl who quietly wends her way, And does her duty day by day. JEANNE EDITH LANTHIER West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School Ability, beauty and a brave heart has she! ELIZABETH JANE LEONARD Mechanicville New York Mechanicville High School She ' s not noisy, loud or gay, But she enjoys life in a quiet way. ELVA JOSEPHINE MARTINEAU South Vernon Vermont North field High School A sweet disposition, a sunny smile. Makes her friendship a thing worth while. GLEN FRANCIS MAYNARD Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School The secret of success is constancy to purpose. PEARL EVA McMAHON North Clarendon Vermont Mount St. Joseph Academy A sweeter maid no one coidd find, Always so gay, and so quietly k‘ n d.” Brighton Massachusetts Brighton High School Clean, cool look °l slender willow In depth of woodland along a brook- FRANCIS JAMES MORIARTY Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School He is a friendly, handsome youth. With eyes of lightest blue; He never speaks where’er he is Unless he is spoken to. ANNA LANORE NORTON Wells Vermont Granville High School, Granville, New Yoifi Good and true, and jolly, too.” MARY AGNES PARKER Pittsford Vermont Pitts ford High School Quiet of manner and soft of speech. JOHN FRANCIS PARKER Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Never has a worry, never has a care, Takes life easy—but he’ll get there. VIOLA JANE PERRY Barre Vermont Spaulding High School Intelligence is the k c ) ' t0 success. BARBARA LOUISE PHILLIPS Mt. Vernon New York David High School Place responsibility where it rests tightly, But on capable shoulders. MARION EUCILLA PRESTON Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School Good nature and good sense are generally companions.” forty-seven WILLIAM MALCOLM RICHARDS Fair Haven Vermont Fair Haven High School 0, he is little, O, he’s wise, O, he is a terror for his size. ALFRED IRVING ROYCE West Rutland Vermont West Rutland High School “With a personality that need not ash l or friends. OLIVE LOUISE RUMNEY Saxtons River Vermont Bellows Falls High School ‘‘Sturdy, quiet, demure — wonder — think, — I’m not quite sure! HELEN LOUISE SCHERLIN South Vernon Vermont Brattleboro High School Success is always the reward for perseverance. BLANCHE ELIZABETH SEDERGREN Proctor Vermont Proctor High School Quiet and still, yet pleasant always.” MILDRED LOUISE SIMPSON Waterbury Vermont Waterbary High School She gives gentleness and song and self. JAMES STEELE Granville New York Brandon High School None hut himself could he his parallel.” FRANCES LORRAINE STEWART Whitehall New York Whitehall High School A smiling face, two laughing eyes.” ELEANOR ALIENE TIFFT Dorset Vermont Burr and Burton Seminary l am quiet, but I like my fun.” GASTON ALEXANDER TOSI Rutland Vermont Rutland High School Strong and silent. Man of few words.” ELIZABETH HELEN TOTH Castleton Vermont Fair Haven High School Young modern, Patron of the arts, Her head in the clouds — Her feet in sturdy Dutch shoes! MARJORIE LILA TYLER South Vernon Vermont Brattleboro High School Faithful to her chosen work, Success will he her goal.” MARJORIE CORA WARE Readsboro Vermont Jacksonville High School Mischief sparkles in my eyes.” GEORGE WEAVER West Halifax Vermont Jacksonville High School A word for every occasion. JOYCE IONA WESTCOTT Castleton Vermont Fair Haven High School She quietly comes, she quietly goes, She’s a friend of everyone she knows. CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS West Pawlet Vermont Granville High School, Granville, New York She is quiet, cheerful, And deep in thought a lways.” LAURA MAY WILLIAMS Bondville Vermont Hartford High School, Hartford, Connecticut We know now that still waters run deep. forty-eight OUR ORGANIZATIONS Senate President . Secretary Adviser . Margaret Paige . Ethel Toth . Dr. Woodruff MEMBERS Mary Wiggins ...... Student Cooperative Association Charlotte Wysolmerski ..... Commuters’ Association Margaret Paige ......... Senior Class Doris Lanthier ......... Junior Class Marjorie Park ......... Sophomore Class Sylvia Fenn ......... Freshman Class Ethel Toth ......... Athletic Association Barbara Slack .......... Rural Club Mary Dakin . . . . . . . C. N. S. Players Rudolph Morse ........ International Club Charles Nichols ......... Men’s Union Barbara Jones ....... Castletone Organization Earl Houston ........ Birdseye Organization A group of dignity, meeting to plan for Community Thanksgiving Baskets, the Birthday Party, Past Presidents’ Day and many other activities—an organization of organi¬ zations, representing all phases of college life and working for the combined interests of all. fifty Student Co-operative Association President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer Adviser Mary Wiggins . Mary Dakin . Marjorie Dix Alice Hamilton . Dr. Woodruff Our objectives, seriously pursued—providing for the ideal group living, bringing together all resident students in common interests and problems, building a desirable environment for our college dormitory life. This year’s most significant contribution: a plan for more active student responsibility. fifty-one Commuters’ Organization President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Adviser . Charlotte Wysolmerski Charles Prunier . Martha Stepanian . Jean Hinchei Miss Holmes They come in haste, bringing a zest with them as they whirl into a pattern of classes, ping-pong games and long seances with food. A hearty force, these Commuters. fifty-two Men’s U nion President Vice-President Secretar y-T reasurer Adviser Charles Nichols Alfred Henebry . Harold Gibbs Mr. Fox An organization sounding the only masculine note in college activities—in this union there is strength. fifty-three Athletic Association President Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Advisers . . Ethel Toth . Kathryn Temple Yvonne Lang . Veronica Brough Miss Ewald, Mr. Fox Play suits, play days—skiing, skating, tobogganing, tennis, badminton, basketball, hiking! Here’s the Athletic Association playing vigorously—to promote good physical development, to experience the essence of good team work. fifty-four Men’s Basketball Team Captain .Charles Nichols Manager .William Jones Albert Dauphin Glen Maynard Francis Moriarty Charles Prunier Alfred Royce James Steele Coach. Mr. Fox fifty-five Castletone Editor-in-chief .... Barbara Jones Literary Editor . . . Marie McPhetres Executive Editor . . . William Jones Photography Editor . . Rudolph Morse Business Manager . . . Mary Wiggins . . -r. -t r Marie Little Assistant Business Managers. L , ° (Marion Drown Advisers . . . Miss Black, Miss Jackson To create a year book for group enjoyment. To grow as a group and individually through the experience. To have fun in the doing. fifty-six Birdseye Editor-in-chief . . Earl Houston [ Elizabeth McLaughlin Associate Editors . •{ Mary Prunier [Katherine Coutermarsh Business Manager . Paul Hatch Adviser . . Miss Kelly Instrument to reflect activity truthfully, medium to express and stimulate public opinion in college life. To finance a worthy paper, energy is required and money-making schemes, incidentally, prove culturally worthwhile. fifty-seven C. N. S. Players President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer . Adviser . Mary Dakin Albert Dauphin . Helen Durant Miss Jackson “Develop your abilities!” cry the C. N. S. Players—“literary, musical, artistic, dra¬ matic.” And so it goes—everything from the mysteries of make-up to pantomime, from play production to social dancing. “Everyone shall have talent!” fifty-eight Rural Club President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Adviser . . Barbara Slack Jean Adams . Charlena Thomas Elizabeth Heffernan . Mr. Keech Small in number—great in achievement—the Rural Club has its own steady place in our school life. A conscientious group pursuing their work through lectures, discus¬ sions, experiences. International Club President .Rudolph Morse Vice-President . . . Marion Drown Secretary .... Marcaret Paige Treasurer .Ruth Seabury Adviser .Mr. Arnold Lectures—discussions—communion with books in the International Alcove—evi¬ dences of our striving for a nobler group living. fifty-nine Glee Club The melodies of many composers—old masters, modern writers—given to our college audiences. In harmony we hear the voices of the following: Phyllis Amidon, Mae Chamberlain, Florence Chase, Marjorie Dix, Helen Durant, Gertrude Dwyer, Mary Faryniarz, Margaret Flower, Elizabeth Grace, Hilda Green, Dora Hager, Alice Hamilton, Jean Hinchey, Ferol Keech, Shirley Knapp, Helen Knutson, Gertrude McKenna, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Virginia Moore, Florence O’Brien, Margaret Paige, Marjorie Park, Marjorie Pitts, Marion Preston, Mildred Simpson, Barbara Slack, Beatrice Taylor, Charlena Thomas, Elizabeth Toth, Marjorie Tyler, Charlotte Williams, Charlotte Wysolmersk(i, Doris Woods, Catherine Yaroshak. Director.Miss Markham Orchestra Marches . . . waltzes . . . beat of drums, perfect time and rhythm—the college orchestra, with instruments played by the following: Jeanne Corcoran, Marjorie Dix, Agnes Guillow, Sylvia Fenn, Anna Vaughn, John Houser, Bernard Howley, Ida May Howe, Mary Eleanor Hunt, Shirley Knapp, Charles Nichols, Florence O ' Brien. Director ......... Miss Markham sixty Choir The front seats in chapel are reserved today! For the choir is to sing. Here they come—vested in their green and white—Florence Chase, Gertrude Dwyer, Doris Woods, Helen Durant, Marjorie Pitts, Ferol Keech, Jean Hinchey, Mary Williamson, Marjorie Dix, Mildred Simpson, Ethel Toth, Helen Knutson, Marjorie Park, Margaret Flower, Catherine Yaroshak, Marion Preston, Paul Hatch, Phillip Kelly, Bernard Howley, Charles Nichols, James Steele, Alfred Royce, Albert Dauphin, John Houser, Stanley Offensend, Charles Prunier, Olav Taffs, George Young. Director ......... Miss Markham sixty-one HONORARIES Omicron Sigma To Omicron Sigma are elected each year those members of the Senior and Junior Classes who give evidence of outstanding scholarship. They are chosen by the faculty, the number not exceeding the upper tenth of each class. MEMBERSHIP 1930 Mary J. Blood Margaret A. Garneau Olive E. Harwood Louise M. Hicks Helen Peavey Delna Pierce Beatrice E. Angevine Alison E. Feast 1931 Marion E. Horan Gladys F. LaCross Evelyn M. Loveland Mildred I. Parker Margaret E. Donahue Rachel Hinckley 1932 Elinor Holden Grace Peck Kathryn M. Rawson Ruth Scofield Louise L. Weiner Alice Cressey Ella R. Fales Wilmah A. Garneau 1933 Linnea O. Gustafson Bertha Jarvis Nethelia B. Sherman Lenora M. Turner Alice H. Washburn Nellie B. Whittemore Iris B. Wooster Dorothy M. Beach Gladys Burgess Dorothy M. Godette 1934 Gladys M. Hall Eleanor F. Hayes M. Erma Hopper Gladys M. Trombly Ruth M. Wamboldt Lorene W. Allen 1935 Alice M. Lansell Anna May Pye Julie C. Robinson John G. Hadeka 1936 Elizabeth Ann Towne Robert L. Lorette Rachel Hinckley 1937 Margaret Cory Marcella McGrath Eleanor Gee 1938 Virginia Handy Iona Woods Winifred Taylor sixty-four To this society the Sophomore Class elects eight members each year, basing the selection on achievement and leadership. MEMBERSHIP 1930 Mary J. Blood Olive E. Harwood Margaret C. Masterson Marjorie I. Follansbee Melissa P. Lamb Marjorie W. Mead Amelia M. Green 1931 Delna Pierce Alene C. Hinckley Mildred I. Parker Vera I. Putney Gladys F. LaCross Lula A. Percey Genevieve M. Roberts Evelyn M. Loveland 1932 Claire G. Rock Mary M. Collins Elinor Holden Kathryn M. Rawson Wilmah A. Garneau Fortura A. Petraglia Avis B. Rice Rachel F. Hinckley 1933 Ruth M. Scofield M. Ilene Hannon Dorothy H. Kendall Margaret L. Paige Rose M. Hillis John E. Larkin Mary E. Norton 1934 Nethelia B. Sherman Roger H. Blood Thelma I. MacDonald Dorothy E. Orr Tessie Clemons Thelma L. Oakes Mildred C. Sabin John G. Hadeka 1935 Gladys M. Trombly Dorothy K. Barrett Alice M. Lansell Barbara L. Ross William Clark Robert L. Lorette Frances R. Mullin Rita E. Fortier Florence H. Persons Dorothy E. Moran Irene Gurbacs Anna May Pye 1936 Virginia R. Norton Margaret M. Corey Polly-Anna Jones Marcella A. McGrath Pleasantine Cushman Barbara M. Main Thomas I. Rice Mary E. Howley 1937 Doris H. Williams Vera Eklund Lorraine Jones Miriam Kilbourne Eleanor Gee William Jones Doris Lanthier Barbara Jones 1938 Shirley Richards Florence Chase Mary Faryniarz Alfred Henebry Albert Dauphin Ruth Gallant Rudolph Morse Marion Drown 1939 Ruth Seabury Jean Corcoran Marjorie Dix Mary Williamson Doris Woods sixty-five The Mrs. Fletcher Dutton Proctor Cup Marion L. Walker • • . 1926 Mabel S. Pratt . • . 1927 Mary K. Philips . • 1928 Anna E. Cullinan • . 1929 Marjorie T. Follansbee . 1930 • Vera I. Putney . • 1931 Elinor Holden . • . 1932 Rose M. Hillis . • 1933 Arda M. Whitney • . 1934 Rachel Hinckley • . 1935 Marie Colvin � . . 1936 Mary Lanigan • 1937 Arlene Chamberlain • . 1938 Each year since 1926 this cup has been awarded to the student who has shown during the three years most growth in personality, attitude toward the profession, spirit of service and achievement as a result of continuous effort. The Harriet Haskell Medal Anna E. Needham 1928 Mildred E. Richmond . 1929 Olive E. Harwood 1930 Mildred H. Parker . 1931 Elinor Holden 1932 M. Ilene Hannon 1933 John E. Larkin . 1934 Dorothy E. Orr . 1935 Robert Lorette . 1936 Polly-Anna Jones 1937 George Young . 1938 In 1928 the first Harriet Haskell Medal was awarded to the student, who, in the opinion of the faculty, during the three years, has best exemplified the highest ideals, spirit, attitudes and principles of the Castleton Normal School. sixty-six LITERARY ANTHOLOGY OF YOUTH AND AGE At dawn, Youth climbed the Eastern Cliff, Striding straight and strong To its top. There with head held high And arms flung outward, He prayed to his God For Conquest! And I painted his body against the morning sky. At dusk Age climbed the Western Cliff, Toiling, bent and weary, To its top. There with bowed head And folded hands, He prayed to his God For Peace! And I etched his figure against the evening sky. —Irene McClary, ' 36. MODERN JASON The fields ' foreshortened oblongs tip Beneath the swiftly scaling ship Careening through the pathless sky As straight as any crow can fly. The plane in undeflected flight Pursues its way both day and night. It sails through leagues of changeless blue While clouds obscure the downward view. Will Jason land on starry shore And bring such prize as Argo bore? At least we know that hearts have bled To find the path the comets tread. —Minnie Herrick Harwood. sixty-eight UNCONQUERED Oh, to stand upon a mountain top alone Where my inner self and I can meet as one; To stand there face upraised, feeling, knowing All the wonder of rain and wind and sun Upon myself. To forget the world of sneers and pretense—all, To be myself floating free—free To stretch my arms above my head into space And with everything and nothing feel despair and ecstasy Within myself. —Ellen Stearns, ’38 BELIEF What becomes of shooting stars When they’ve left the sky? Do they fall upon the earth, A molten mass, to die ? Perhaps they do,—but I believe They have a place to fill; For I found one once upon my lawn— A golden daffodil! —Francis Coolidge, ’28 FROST BITTEN LEAF A frost bitten leaf Floated down a crystal brook. Little it really knew The dangerous path it took. The stream of life Goes on—where,—who can tell ? But still it flows—on and on— Bearing a leaf that fell. —Edyth Bell, ' 36 sixty-nine RURAL TOWN’S SPRING There is always something friendly about rural towns. An endearing quality that’s most apparent in the spring. Muddy roads into town follow turbulent brooks. Brooks that often turn aside to seek a quiet meadow. The maples lining streets are filled with buds. Blue skies with white clouds lined are high over Brown fields, dirt roads and cluster of buildings. Stores are few: perhaps some groceries at a postoffice; An establishment selling Sunday papers, current magazines, and sundaes- The hang-out for men and boys. There is the church with its tall spire over all; The school, and if fortune falls, a small depot By a stretch of black and shining railroad tracks. Mountains surround the village—blue and snow-capped in the distance. The houses are traditional green and white of early New England, Each having a settled, comfortable look, While the stores are a compromise between old and new. Spring has encaptured this old town. Here no factories, no tall buildings, no myriads of people To oppose the mystery of the soft air and nature’s awakening. Here the birds sing, the spring flowers breathe their fragrance In small plots on the wide lawns that will soon be green; Rains often fall to make the fields marsh and the sidewalks gleaming. The spell of rural towns is never broken; The weather steals from one season to another, And the people naturally obey the seasons. —Charlotte Williams HOPE That was the sun Which perished With the eventide. This is the morning; And now the sun Has climbed And shines again. —George Weaver CLASS POEM We are the hill, crest beaten, Torn by the wind all day, And the long, long sweep of meadow Covered with new mown hay— Wild as the winding river, Still as the pond, deep blue; We are a part of every part, A part of the world made new. We are the rock, moss covered, True to the old, old hill, And the loud, loud crash of boulders, Tumbling, and wanting, still— Proud as the roaring ocean, Meek as the hidden brook; We are a part of every part, A part of the poet ' s book. A goal from the hill, crest beaten. The gold of the meadow sweep, A voice from the winding river, A love from the pond, blue-deep— The strength of a rock, moss covered, The pride of the ocean’s roar, With the wide, wide space of vision And we have the world, and more! —Yvonne E. Florence, ' 31 SECURITY In the Spring Brown hills gather close The baby seedlings entrusted to them, Shielding them from moods of wind With lifted shoulders. —M. Lois Carroll, ' 35 seventy-one THE GLORY OF THE COMMONPLACE When restful eventide is here And day’s stern tasks are laid aside, To moonlit spheres our thoughts then roam, The light of heavenly stars, our guide. To some, enchantment’s spell so sweet Reveals a destiny sublime, Obscuring, for the passing hour, The harsh realities of time. To some, the vision fair Presents a battle fought and won; To others not success alone, But present duty, nobly done. Does not the lowly blade of grass, The small half hidden flow’rlet blue, To seeing eyes, reveal a Power, A beauty, ancient—ever new? Thrice happy he, who in the plain And simple things of life can trace Unerringly, with loving trust, The Glory of the Commonplace. —Margaret Costello, ’28 CREATION The stem of a flower Is so fragile a thing Holding the weight Of much beauty. How proud it must be, Knowing it has produced, Like a mother Holding her lovely child. —Hilda Green seventy-two LILACS BY AN OPEN WINDOW Green heart-leaves Were whispering in cool tones— So close to the open window That I overheard and looked with tired eyes To see whence the message came And who the quiet senders were. Their greenness rested eyes Too long held in a book— Yet I searched to find the secret They discussed. As if responding to my quest A breeze was wafted in Bearing the answer in lilac scent— And then I knew their whispering concerned A purple heritage’s return. —Nathelia Sherman, ’35 “REFLECTIONS” (By MacDowell) Thou hero of immortality, O man, Seest thou thy face inscrutable In silvered glass? What enters past the fast-locked gates Of thine own mind? Thy very self, perhaps ? Thine errant, swerving will, Demon curse of old ? A trace of wit, inherited From cold, white bellied snake? A past, evolved from mobile clay And into clay resolved ? A present, meaningful as whirling dust? These concern thee not. Look to the future, Great, Because from dust It creates a world. —Olav Taffs seventy-three MOUNTAINS Misty mountains, damp and drear, Verdant mountains, cool and clear, Barren mountains, brown and blear, Kingly mountains, stately, sheer. All arise from the same old land; Were all fashioned by one Hand. Golden mountains, wonderful Mournful mountains, drab and dull, Brilliant mountains, beautiful, Monarch mountains, icy, null, All are built of little dreams— Inspirations, transient gleams. —Lois M. Bruorton, ’37 THE LADY WHO RIDES HIGH The moon like a silver disc Sails through the dark night sky; The shimmering stars are pale beside The Lady who rides high. Clouds conceal, now reveal Her penetrating light; The tiniest crack and crevice hold Some essence of color delight. Some silent spirit must brighten My Lady’s face each night— Whoever could keep silver from tarnish ? Keep a solemn sphere so bright? —Virginia Handy, ’38 seventy-jour HAPPINESS Happiness is made of little things; Gay feathers from a pheasant’s wings, Blackberries heaped up in a pail, Grey squirrel on the old fence rail, Moonlight on the trees at night, The sun’s soft, golden, mellow light, A gentle word dropped here and there To let an old friend know we care: Yes, Happiness is made of little things For him who works and prays and sings. —Frank Alex, ’37 A WORD Just a vibrant messenger Traveling on winged feet, Much as an arrow from a bow Toward a distant mark. Does it portend of holiness or joy, Do tears and sound of sorrow Follow in its wake ? Mark you well that flight And the occasion of its sending— For nations rise or fall, Hearts sing or break— At one short word. —Gladys Gage. seventy-five VOYAGEUR I have set my ship for a distant isle, Across the emerald seas; The way is often hard and rough And misery pays the fees. But oh, it is a shining isle That beckons through the haze, That forms the far horizon line, Of blue and green and maize. And when, through tempests’ noise and din, I hear a call come clear, In joy, my ship will forward spring— In Death there is no fear. —Lillian Wimet, ’33 SNOW Ah! How gently the soft snow whispers At my window pane (As if someone outside Were kissing the glass). Can the snow love fields and trees That it kisses them, too— Kisses them gently And wraps them snugly With a warm white quilt? Can you hear it say, “Sleep now, darlings, Till summer comes again?” —Olav Taffs seventy-six EXHILARANT Would some power within me rise To hoard the earth, and sea and skies On days like this, and hold them fast; Until, some day, when gloom is cast, I’d take them out again to see If these then looked the same to me. —Nathelia Sherman, 35 INTERLUDE “Swing low, sweet chariot, Cornin’ for to carry me home . . In slow and tortured rhythm The ancient backs Of old colored men Bent and straightened, Straightened and bent. Across the heavy hotness Of the southern fields The sublime ecstasy Of religious fervor Crept through the heat And grime of their toil .... “Swing low. sweet chariot Cornin ' for to carry me home . . . Lawrence L. Ward, ’37 seventy-seven SONG The river’s song flows ceaselessly, Carried by winds in accents low. It brought to me a melody Both strange and sweet which seemed to know Of life that runs its endless course In city streets, on hills afar, On surging seas beneath a star, Where time and space eternally Weave a magic of a symphony. Wherever you may care to turn There is the making of a song, Pray only that your heart will learn To pass the melody along. Blue distant hill; cloud marvel, too; On every side the word is clear. The songs of nature tell us here Is where life is! And may it be The music comes to you and me. —Frank R. Alex, ’37 MY LIFE My life is like the moon ' s rays, Of things that shine and urge me on, But when I reach for them As for the moon’s rays— My hand is empty—they are gone. My life is like the moon’s rays, Of things I do not understand, Fleet somethings-—glowing—fading And leaving me. then Returning to tempt my outstretched hand. —Greta Larrow, ’38 seventy-eight VERMONT With shrines your trail is bordered, I, a pilgrim, have my own— I pause and worship your beauty In my fastness, alone. —Elizabeth Leonard RAIN LONG WAITED FOR Sharp expectancy hung over the village. They waited. A streak of light, A sullen rumble, A torrent of sweet, cool rain. Farmer turns to farmer and smiles .... “Drought’s been broken.” —Alice Carpentier FINALITY Something there is so final About the closing of a door; The raising of a barrier There is no climbing o’er. Something there is so endless About all eternity That oftentime I wonder if You will ever return to me. —Ellen Stearns, ' 38 seventy-nine MAGNUM OPUS Snowdrifts, Whitely perfect, Carved by mystery, You hastened away With your clear symmetry And your sweeping curves. You sped toward the blue vaulted arches Silently, surely—without Even a murmur, a sigh. Perhaps the sculptor, Heaven inspired, Called you. —Helen Hammond, ’27 RASTUS SMITH White folk call me Rastus, and kinda poke fun at me. Hones’ I don’ mind much, But I sometimes wish— That my name was like some white folk’s and not jes Rastus Smith. —Alice Carpentier eighty ADVERTISING 3ln ffemomm Anne Hutchinson, born in England, daughter of the Rev. Francis Marbury and Bridget Dryden the grand aunt of the Poet John Dryden. Married William Hutchinson, came to Massachusetts in 1634, banished therefrom in 1638 because she had a mind of her own far in advance of her time and never surpassed since. Went to Rhode Island, thence to New York. To make amends a noble and beautiful statue of her has been erected on the State House grounds in Boston with an inscription about as follows: “In Memory of Anne Marbury Hutchinson, baptised at Alford, Lincolnshire, England, July 20, 1591. Killed by the Indians at East Chester, New York, 1643. A courageous exponent of Civil Liberty and Religious Tolerance.” She was a great and close friend of Mary Dyer, the Quaker, who was hung on Boston Common June 1, 1660, because she would not give up her religion and was called in history the greatest Martyr of all Time after Jesus Christ. Massachusetts as a slight like amends should erect a companion similar statue to Mary Dyer and every lover of Religious Liberty and Tolerance should consider it a great pleasure and privi¬ lege to contribute thereto. Contributed by Zenas H. Ellis, of Fair Haven, Vermont, a lineal descendant of both those noble and brave women as are many of the graduates of your Famous Institution. THE BIRDSEYE DINER F. B. 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Vermont’s Representative for Grand Rapids Furniture Fair Haven Vermont STATE NORMAL SCHOOL A COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CASTLETON VERMONT (Member of American Association of Teachers Colleges ) Four-Year Course (Carries the Degree of Bachelor of Education) Three-Year Course Two-Year Course All conform to the standards established by the American Association of Teachers Colleges New and higher standards for admission. Co-educational. Fits for rural and graded schools. Wide field for observation and student-teaching. Moderate expense. Tuition free to those preparing to teach in Vermont. Increasing enrollment. Seventy-second year opens Tuesday, September 12, 1939. Write early for application blanks and bulletin to CAROLINE S. WOODRUFF, Principal PATRONS SENIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION COMMUTERS’ ASSOCIATION ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION LAURIE BEAUTY SHOP, Rutland, Vermont. HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY SHOP, Rutland, Vermont. BROWN SONS, Dyers and Cleaners, Rutland, Vermont HOTEL BERWICK BARBER SHOP, Rutland, Vermont. FAIR CREST FARMS, Inc., Fair Haven, Vermont. W. H. FLORY, Fair Haven, Vermont. Commencement Week 19 3 8 Saturday, June 11, 5:30 o’clock Alumni Banquet.Leavenworth Hall Sunday, June 12, 3:00 o’clock Baccalaureate.Campus Monday, June 13, 10:00 o’clock Commencement ........... Campus BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Processional.Orchestra Ye watchers and Ye Holy Ones—17th Century Melody College Choir Invocation.Rev. Harold K. Messner, Fair Haven Scripture.Prin. Caroline S. Woodruff Solo—Where’er You Walk, from “Semele” ........ Handel Paul Hatch Baccalaureate Address Hon. William H. Wills, Lieutenant-Governor of Vermont, Bennington Gloria in Excelsis—Twelfth Mass .......... Mozart Women’s Glee Club Benediction.Rev. Harold K. Messner, Fair Haven Recessional ............. Orchestra COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Processional .............. Orchestra Invocation .......... Rev. Paul Douglass, Poultney The Heavens Are Telling, from “The Creation’’ ....... Haydn College Choir Address Hon. Charles A. Plumley, United States Congressman, Washington, D.C. Former President, Norwich University The Swallows .......... Cowen Starlight Women’s Glee Club . McIntyre Presentation of Class Gifts—Senior, Junior, Sophomore classes Acceptance of Gifts— Awards—Cum Laude, Proctor Cup, Harriet Haskell Medal, Omicron Sigma Keys, Ladd-Patch Award Announcements Awarding of diplomas and certificates Conferring of Degrees—Hon. Francis L. Bailey, State Commissioner of Education Alma Mater Alumni Officers President, Edwin D. Collins, East Orange, New Jersey Vice-President, Mrs. William Hart, Castleton, Vermont Secretary, Miss Margaret O’Brien, Fair Haven, Vermont Treasurer, Mr. Hollis Johnson, Castleton, Vermont one hundred Index PAGE Administration ........ .14 Advertising ........ . . 85 Alp ha Lambda ........ . . 65 Alumni Officers .......... 100 Campus Scenes . . . . . . . . . .81 Commencement Week ........ 100 Contents ......... 2 Cup, Mrs. Fletcher Dutton Proctor ...... .66 Faculty . . . . . . . . . .16 Freshmen ........ 44 Government ......... .50 Honoraries .......... 65 Informals ........ 6 ? Juniors .......... 27 Literary Anthology ....... 67 Medal, Harriet Haskell ......... 66 Music .......... 61 Omicron Sigma ... ..... 64 Organizations ......... 49 Out from the Hills ......... 10 Seniors ......... 2 ? Skeeles, Ada P. ....... ?0 Sophomores ........ 37 Woodruff, Dr. Caroline S. . . . . 12 one hundred one Engraved and Published by Howard-Wesson Company Worcester, Massachusetts.