Castleton State College - Castletone Yearbook (Castleton, VT)

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Story of the Year Back to school! Suitcases—smiling faces—old friends. Where is mv trunk? A noisy enthusiasm is evident all through the building, and here and there is Hello, roommate! with a riot of accompanying laughter. It s the seventh of September and the Castleton family is together. A bubbling beginning. A promising year ahead. The take-off consists of orientation and registration, I. Q. tests, teas. Hosts of straying freshmen are about—bewildered, eager, active. Countless blanks to fill (oh. what can they do w ith all th is information they so avidly gather!).—-rushing-— confusion—then classes. Everything all at once. The beds are inviting and no one needs sleeping powders. But in troop upper classmen, and then it’s new clothes—sun tanned skins—squeals of delight—reunions —introductions—giggles—laughter—and the evening moves on till freshmen are tired , so tired. Someone quiet those people on third floor!—just a little too much noise. 1 hen a grand get-together with gaiety—whirls, dips, folk dances. No seconds this time. The punch bowl is emptv. % 3: 4; Hello, speakers—welcome! Commissioner Ralph E. Noble, Deputy Commis¬ sioner Carl Bachelder, than ks for your contribution. And off to the jungles now-— Forty-three ears in Africa wi th Mrs. Brid gman. Dangers lurking, adventure. A superintendent, so early? Yes, Mr. Stil es can t wait to peep at prospective teachers. He speaks on School Standards.’ Then comes Mr. Joh n Fisher—inspira¬ tion, attention, tact—who is he?—goodness, don t you know?—chairman of the State Board. ijs ip. s}: Outside action now for a w hile. Puff! Puff!—B ird Mountain, here we come!.— hot dogs, rest beside a camp fire—a freshman lost, soon found again. 1 he picnic urge by now is upon us and it s off to the ledges, juniors, with Miss Morrill. Cheese burgers and fun. Hooray for picnics on Hookers Te dge! Play day—Eyndon, Johnson, University of Vermont. New friends and a day of good sport—please come again soon. % 3 : Renovations and rejoicing—the smell of new paint, a remodeled kitchen. Let’s peek at the new green room on second floor! Then it’s open doors with swarms of people, bright lights, sparkling humor, surprises, satisfaction, appreciation—who comes?— The Home Comers. And it s good old friends, whispers of secrets, screams of delight and have a sip and snack with us. Study hard, apply the dust mops and brooms. Mom s a good housekeeper, dad s a scholar! Parent s Day now and they’re looking in on us. And now Hallowe en. w ith bundles of scarev witches, spooks, goblins, and the Commuters know their ghosts. We love to eat. the Seniors know it,—big, de¬ licious sandwiches with a cheesy aroma in the air, mixed with that of hissing hot dogs. And then something special—boys eat spaghetti, no women allowed! “Alice in Wonderland —a White Rabbit. Dormouse. Fantasy, frolic—let s go! And soon a marriage—no, not on campus—but Marriage of Figaro, with a bus ride, thrilling voices, applause, then home. Later warm sun, playsuits, and tea is served—here comes High School Seniors. !j! Now for holidays and celebrations. Thanksgiving baskets with pumpkins, squash, jellies, turkey—yum! yum! That vacation is always too short. And soon green. . red. . . Christmas with woodsy smells, sleigh bells, snow, icicles, and gay carols for friends. A banquet and J ule Log Ceremony, a Nativity Play with angels. Silent Night and serious thoughts. And out of the quiet, gay parties with lights shining in the dark, popcorn, coco-cola, midni ght. thirty-nine

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Then packing, singing and rushing home we go. Christmas! Skiing—skating. Crisp, cold hreezes give us pep and all worries are forgotten. 3: Second semester comes. I m glad to he back, vacations are fun, Hi, kids! Presents galore. And registration is once again (what a bother). Classes, marks, Dean’s list, wi th accompanying cheers, smiles, congratulations, sighs, disappointments. Then a sleigh ride. Commuters are in the grove—lanterns twinkle, sled run¬ ners crunch the snow. And what ho!—Winter Carnival with basketball, a treasure hunt, figure skating, skiing. Cheering and shouting. A tall, blonde king. A charm¬ ing. dark-haired queen. And St. Valentine comes with a peppy party, tired, happy faces. Goodnights, and the dorm is surprisingly quiet after a hilarious week-end. 1 hen it s down the receiving line at the Sophomore Hop into a Winter Wonderland with programs, music, fancy steps, new gowns, charm. An added attraction in the college environment—a Defense school. Women everywhere. Automobiles torn apart, artificial respiration given free. Black coffee, plain bread and butter sandwiches.—refreshments during a war period. Followed by a gathering of great numbers—Teachers from all directions at the twenty-first annual Castleton Conference. Speaker Dr. Alonzo Myers. Inspiration for us from Fundamental Assumption of Democratic Society. Tired feet, arms loaded with books, student teachers smiling importantly. Oodles of lesson plans, wrinkled brows. Fun just the same. Hi Mixture of formality and informality now as Lord Marley visits us, a noble personality, English from the heart. Russia Today’ and all attent in the audi¬ ence. A Diamond Jubilee celebration—banquet atmosphere—speeches, eating laughter, jokes, a serious word or two. Then songs from the heart with Ernest Johnson. We welcome you again, Shortnin Bread! Phil ips House is on the stage now. A peep into their daily living. Pep, vital¬ ity, friendship. :{: ;}: Tri-County Conference with hats, gloves, pocketbooks. New texts, maga¬ zines, speakers, thrills from the South Seas—a trip to J ahiti just what we need. And off to New York go the delegated few. Eastern States Conference for you who are lucky, followed by intriguing reports of countless pleasures—Radio City—Cathedral of St. John the Divine, sights galore. Home again and we enter¬ tain Dr. Stratemeyer who gives practical aid and advice with students and faculty active listeners. 1 •rpr X Spring vacation is past. No idle moments now. The Commuters’ room has taken on a new dress—color, draperies—paint—beauty. Personality ratings rush in—Lealth. achievement, culture, poise and dignity, attitudes—and you’re surprised how much you have grown. Spring is in the air and on the ground. Flowers pop out of buds—Sopho¬ mores grab them quickly for their collection. Books are left inside for dust and spiders. Out we go into the fresh, green world! tfc 3: A grand finale—lawn party,—picnic, swimming, boating, eating. No Prom this year! A formal party will have to do—lack of gasoline—1 ack of men—a grand time anyway! Rehearsals—speeches—processions—ringing. Candles shining out in the evening dusk—memories—never forgotten friends. Packing—tears—smiles— caps and gowns—diplomas—marching—Alma Mater—goodbyes—a last look back —sighs—memories—Home Coming Day. forty