Essex Junction High School - Joy Yearbook (Essex Junction, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

I I 3707i$ 33771 331 W n n n u 77 7 7 r r? mTfoi Few of us realize how much we owe Mr. Lawton or how much he has influenced our scholastic lives. He has been guiding Essex High's fortunes since long before our brief day. As a small payment on our great debt, the Class of 1955 respectfully dedi- Hazen Wood, the Class of 1955 affectionately dedicates this yearbook. 3 Left to right: G. Greenwood, N. Repa, C. Stickney, C. Marvin, M. Dague, S. Hathaway, Editor-in-Chief; L. McLaughlin, S. Pitts, M. Paradee, R. Richmond, N. Cadorette. Back row: P. Tobin, J. Jones, S. O'Neil, C. Yandow, E. Barkman, J. Lacharite, W. Kenney, G. Hal-non, D. Willey, J. Button, B. Bartlett, J. Booth, M. Stanton, F. Matthews, R. Ransom, M. Terrien, Miss Crandall, Advisor; R. Prescott. ledge, I want to suggest that occasionally you think of these words from the pen of Rousseau: What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Best wishes to every member of the Class of 1955. Albert D. Lawton 6 My congratulations to the Class of 1955 for the publication of a fine yearbook. You are to be commended for your initiative, self-reliance and cooperation in this as well as other projects undertaken during the past year. I have enjoyed very much our year together and wish eachof you every successin your future endeavors. Sincerely, Chester M. Taft MR. EDWARD HEYMAN Our liaison officer - with the younger generation -M.E. from U.V.M. - So. Burlington resident with a growing family - Driver Ed., Eng. 7 teacher. MRS. LOUISE BLOOMBERG Graduate of Smith - her husband is a sophomore medic - spent junior year in Europe - Civics, Soc. Studies 7, English 8. Those who can, do; those who can't, teach. G. B. S. (Not necessarily our opinion). MRS. VONETTA LAPIDOW Graduate of Vassar - husband is an eye doctor -new resident of Essex Jet. - traveled and urbane -Reading 7 and 8, Eighth grade English. MR. STANLEY KNAPP A Korean veteran - can tell some hair raising tales of his adventure - has a wife and son - lives on a glorified cowpath (his phrase) in North Burlington -Jr. English - Jr. High Social Studies. MISS MELBA BURNOR The girls' sports coach - a native of Jeff. - is a great hand at athletics - graduate of Johnson Teacher's College - an engaged gal. Seventh grade math, girls’ Phys.- Ed. MR. ROBERT BRINKLEY A graduate of the College of Idaho - track and tennis lover - one of our Burlington commuters - PI. Geo, Gen Bus., Comm. Math, Eighth grade math, seventh grade Science. MR. FREDERICK DIRMAIER Teaches seventh grade science, sociology, and is the guidance counselor - the ski meister - well-traveled and schooled at Harvard, Colorado, and St. Michaels - proud father of a young son. MR. RUSSELL HANSCOM Civics, Am. History, Latin, Eng. seven. Erudition personified - exudes good will - a fine Greek scholar - product of Walla Walla, Wash., and points east - has four children, a charming wife, and a big douse in Underhill. There's a whining at the threshold -There's a scratching at the floor -To work! To work! In Heaven’s name! The wolf is at the door! Gilman MR. HOWARD O'NEIL World History, Phys. Ed., Head Coach. A Spring-field graduate - at present a bachelor - a North hero -much traveled in Europe because the wander-bug bites early every spring - his digestion is violently affected by his ball team's performances. MISS ETHELYN FOSTER - Mathematics Has a M. A. from U. V.M. in education - is building a cozy bungalow in Underhill which is causing her no end of trouble - drives in to school every morning and arrives EARLY. MISS ELIZABETH CAMPBELL English 9,10 - Recently graduated from Trinity -petite and pretty - vivacious and engaged - takes a slow boat across Lake Champlain to her home in New York - Lake Placid to be exact - wades through copy for the COMMENTATOR. MISS PAMELA CRANDALL Eng. 10,12, French - dramatics, senior advisor, yearbook - a few of Miss Crandall’s activities - native of Hardwick - avid reader - hopes to go to Paris. ■ I MR. DONALD GRADY Old hand at E. J. H. S. - Teaches Vex:. Ag. -Friend to needy play and operetta directors. Has a home following of one wife, four children, innumerable livestock and a battered Dodge. MISS ELIZABETH SNELL A Pleasant Valley girl - her disposition shows it - runs Science Dept, in spare time - Home Economics. And gladly would he learn and gladly teach. Chaucer MRS. JOYCE BARNETT Our Music Dept. Dotes on her little daughter Becky - a native of Vermont. Studied at Dalcroze School of Music. ELMER TRAVERS The Band Leader - The Maestro - lives right up the hill from the school - he knows weather” - in the Cadillac class. MR. ALDEN WALCOTT From Glover - a real Yankee Doodle Dandy - a thrifty individualist with Scottish blood in his veins -owner of a sea -green Ford that reminds some of the Nautilus. - General Sci., Physics, Chemistry, Biology. MRS. IRENE WESTON - Commercial From Massachusetts - was private secretary to Stefan Lorant, the Uncolnologist - has labored long and mightily on behalf of the new COMMENTATOR. SUSAN ELIZABETH BARKMAN Liz Essex Center College Very musical... lover of animals... very clever.. pet project: trying to conquer the Driver Ed. Car. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Double Trio 3,4; All-State 3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Operettas 2,3; Softball 1; Yearbook 4. JOHN J. BUTTON Jack Colchester College All all-round guy... very friendly.. good skier... a good actor. ACTIVITIES: COMMENTATOR 1,2,4; Soccer 1,2; Baseball 3,4; Junior Prom Comm. 3: Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4. JOHN TEACHOUT BOOTH Johnny Main St. College Excellent photographer... loves to argue... easy going. .. can usually be found instructing Mister Walcott. ACTIVITIES: COMMENTATOR 1,2,3,4; Soccer Manager 2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Class Play 4; Baseball Manager 2,3,4; Basketball Manager 2,3,4; Social Committee 4. BETSEY JEAN BARTLETT Bets Underhill General Star basketball player... this 5' 10 blonde has a terrific smile...very likable. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soft-ball 2; Soccer 4; Glee Club 2,3; Social Committee 4; Operetta 2; Yearbook 4. DOROTHY JANE BURGEY Dot Jackson St. Commercial A nice quiet smile... good student... enjoys reading and drawing..can usually be found where it’s quiet. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 2; Home Economics Club 2; COMMENTATOR typist 4. 12 NORMA RUTH CADORETTE Shorty” Gaines Ct. Commercial Pegasus' Mistress... the shortest girl.. .very friendly. .. an all-round gal. ACTIVITIES: COMMENTATOR 4; Glee Club 1; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Yearbook 4; Senior Class Play 4. WALTER SYLVA CARDINAL Joe” Westford General One of the class mechanics ... drives a '51 Plymouth ... a swell guy... far from quiet. ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2,3,4; Band 2; Glee Club 4; COMMENTATOR 3. LINDA MIRIAM CHENEY Lindy Essex Center College A pretty face that's always smiling.. a red hot temper... involved at the present with a certain junior. . .class flirt ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3,4; Senior Play 4; Majorette 2,3; Basketball 1,2; Softball 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2.3; Press Club 3; Volleyball 1,2; Ski Club 4. ROBERT P. DAVISON, JR. Bob W. Hillcrest Rd. College The class cut-up... an excellent skier... owner of a crazy-mixed-up convertible. .. Where's Marlene ACTIVITIES: Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; COMMENTATOR 1,2; Assistant Editor COMMENTATOR 3, Editor in-Chief of COMMENTATOR 4; Class Vice President 4; Student Council 1, 2,3,4; Vice President Student Council 4; Class Play 4; Yearbook 4; Operetta 2,3,4; One-act Play 2; Ski Club President 4. JOHN D. GODDARD Punk Grove St. College What a voice...very musical. .. one of the best dressed in the class.... IN ABSENTIA during deer season. ACTIVITIES: Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 3, 4; COMMENTATOR 1; A11-State Chorus 3; One-act Play 3. 13 GARY WILLIS GREENWOOD Hank Oak St. General JANICE ANN GUYETTE Jan Essex Center General That laugh!...the class flirt... loves to hunt and fish... Where are the girls? ACTIVITIES: COMMENTATOR 4; Soccer 4; Yearbook 4; One-act play 3. Picture Not Available JOANNA GODDARD Janna Grove St. College Fine pianist... witty... very friendly... an excellent student. GEORGE E. HALNON Dee Williston General Our Brown Swiss expert... also our friendliest boy, ready, willing and able to do anything anyone asks. ACTIVITIES: COMMENTATOR 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Band 2; FFA President 4; One-act play 3; Student Council Treasurer 4; Yearbook 4; Boys’ State 3; FFA 1,2,3.4; Secretary 4. Very friendly... always has a smile on her face... one of the most talkative.. another of our engaged girls. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1; Home Economics Club 1; Basketball 1.2. SHIRLEY LORRAINE HEATH Peanut Colchester Commercial The red-head of the class rather quiet.. a good dancer. .. a working girl. ACTIVITIES: Class President 1; Glee Club 2; COMMENTATOR 2,3; Accompanist, Operetta and Graduation '54. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2,3; Operetta 2; Yearbook 4. 14 FLORENCE F. HUBBARD Flossie Underhill Commercial STANLEY F. JACOBS Stan Underhill General Likes to help others plan their weddings, .could easily be called Red ., one of our Underhill gals. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 2,3; Operetta 3. JANE ELIZABETH JONES Janie Underhill Commercial Our speedy jeep driver quiet but loads of fun.. a great basketball guard no jeep.. a horse then! STANLEY ANSEL HATHAWAY Hump North St. College One darned nice all-around guy. .very popular.. an excellent athlete.. only senior with a private room - the yearbook room. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys' State 3; Soccer 1,2,3,4; '54 Class Marshal; Editor-in-Chief of Sabre 4; Vice President Ski Club 4. One of the class bachelors.. tall and likable..our piano and drum master.. such a smile. ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2,3,4. BETTY ANN LADIEU Bet Essex Center General Our shorty .. engaged.. a giggler..a determined talker. . theme song: Johnny Is the Boy for Me. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soft-ball 2. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1; Glee Club 1; Home Economics Club 2. 15 NORMAN ALFRED LA FRANCE Norm Essex Center General ARNOLD W. LARROW, JR. Bill College A curly-he ad ...most likely to be found driving or fixing his black Chev-vy .. a quiet riot. ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2,3,4. JACQUELINE M. LACHARITE ’’Jackie” School St. Commercial Another class knitter”... Ukely to be found on boss's knee in the future... loyal member of the O. M. A.... Possesses an unusual giggle. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1; Librarian 2. CHRISTINE LYONS Agnes Our dear old” Grandma., always a riot.. sure to keep her boss laughing... a policeman's daughter, but that doesn't bother her. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 2,3,4; One-act plays 2,3; Senior Class Play 4; Commentator 4. Our vet... quiet, but friendly. .. like to wear snazzy plaid shirts... enjoys hunting and fishing. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook 4. RICHARD JOHN LUCIA Dick Maple St. General Our class' Mr. Peepers attended E. J. H. S. two years... loves to goof off... dear hunts on Church St. in Burlington. 16 FLORENCE NANCY MATTHEWS Flossie Essex Center Commercial LENORE ELLA McLAUGHUN Lee” Essex Center Commercial One of the class camera bugs”.. likes Art , .her red hair is quite misleading ..another one of our basketball girls. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soft-ball 1; COMMENTATOR4; Ski Club 4; Glee Club 4; Softball 1; Senior Play 4. SANDRA JEAN O’NEIL Sandy Pearl St. Commercial A basketball shooter ... Our tweedy Mrs. Minton such eyes!.. such long blond tresses!.. possesses an Irish temper. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 3.4; COMMENTATOR 3; Yearbook 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Class Play 4. ELIZABETH DUNN NYE Libby Lamoille St. College A basketball star, .enjoys convincing people of her views.. likes to cook up things, .whizzes around in her blue put-put. ACTIVITIES: DAR Good Citizenship Girl 4; Student Council 2,3; (Rep. to State S.C.Convention 2,3;) Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Basketball Captain 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; All-State Chorus 3; Girls’ State 3; Class President 2; Jr. (Ass't Adv. Mgr.) Yearbook 3,4; Social Comm. 3,4. Our class nurse .. - has a humorous giggle.. likes to bounce around a basketball ... enjoys hay rides. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2,4; Softball; Sec.-Treas. FHA; Yearbook Girls' Sports; Editor 4; Senior Play 4; COMMENTATOR 4; All-State Glee Club. HOWARD CLIFFORD OSBORNE Ozzie A good pal.. sharply dressed.. sure to be absent during hunting season... likes to goof off... a baseball slugger. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3; FFA 3; Yearbook 4. WILLIAM CHARLES PACKARD Bill Essex Center General PATRICIA ANN PARADIS Patty Wrisley St. Commercial Only redheaded boy in the class.. always ready with a helping hand... smiles most of the time likes outdoor sports. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook 4. SANDRA JEAN PITTS Sandy Iroquois Ave. Commercial Joined the class in 1952, shorthand whiz..easily influenced., has Prior claim. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 3; COMMENTATOR 4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Assistant Editor SABRE 4. MARLENE HELEN PARADEE Sunshine Grand Isle College Always quiet, .an honor student for four years... shin -ing personality... theme song Me and My Shadow— Bob. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; One-act Play 2; COMMENTATOR 1,2,3,4; Assistant Editor COMMENTATOR 3; Class Treasurer 2,3; Student Council 3,4; Class Vice President 4; Assistant Editor SABRE 4; Kake-Walk Queen 2; Senior Class Play 4; Ski Club Treasurer 4. Loves to dance.. quiet personality. . interested in photo graphy... good cook--the way to a man's heart. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3; Home Economics Club 2; COMMENTATOR Typist 4. RICHARD WAYNE PRESCOTT Bert Grove St. General Football Build... stamp collector. . outdoor enthusiast.. thinks Dad’s car is dandy. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 2; Editor Boys' Sports SABRE 4; Sports Editor COMMENTATOR 4. NANCY ELLEN REPA Nancy Underhill College CAROL ANN STICKNEY Stinky Hillcrest Rd. College Terrific imagination... ambitious.. mad chemist.. obsessed with aviation... can't sit still. ACTIVITIES: Double trio 3,4; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3,4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 4. MICHAEL NEILL STANTON Mike River St. College Photographic memory... woman hater.. source of all and sundry information... likes to talk. ACTIVITIES: COMMENTATOR 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Yearbook 3,4; Class President 3; One-act Play 2. RUTH ROSALEE RICHMOND Ruby Hillcrest Rd. College Class Jenny Lind”...runs her own date bureau... drives anything on four wheels that runs. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 2; Operetta 1,2,3; COMMENTATOR 2, 3,4; All-State Chorus 3; Assistant Editor SABRE 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Librarian 2; One-act Play 3; Double Trio 3,4; Double Quartette 1,2,4. Andrea Mead Lawrence,the Second... plans to be a chemical engineer.. blushes easily, .blond bomber. ACTIVITIES: Softball 1; Ski Club Secretary 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Assistant Business Manager SABRE 3; Class Co-Editor Yearbook 4. MARILYN AGNES TERRIEN Marilyn Park Terrace College Energetic knitter.. party maker.. Charlie, My Boy future nurse... ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Class Play 4; Yearbook 4; COMMENTATOR 4. 19 — PATRICIA ANN TOBIN Pat” West St. Commercial DONALD FRANCIS TUURE Don Jackson St. General Tap dancer.. pretty eyes and curly hair, .hard worker. .Theme song Til Walk Home Alone. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1; COMMENTATOR 4; Yearbook 4; One-act Play 2,3; Operetta 1,2,3. HENRY CARLISLE WASHBURN Henry S. Summit St. General Our really tall boy. .drives a souped-up Chewy..enjoys hunting... collects guns. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook 4. DONALD BARBER WILLEY Bum Park St. College Sure-Shot man... future globe-trotter... blushes with ease..class money man. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball Manager 2,3; Yearbook Business Manager 4; COMMENTATOR 3,4; One-act Play 3; President Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 1,4; Class Vice President 3. Perfect hook shot... the yes man... Home Town Boy Scout (VNG)...another of our big boys. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 2; Basketball 2,3, 4. l m CAROL LAURA YANDOW Carol Main St. Commercial Crazy-mixed-up kid... our Jerry Minton .. St. Mikes' fan... snappy typist. ACTIVITIES: One-act play 1; Softball 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; COMMENTATOR 1,4; Senior Play 4. 20 First row: C. Boutin, P. Tylar, P. Densmore, Mr. Hanscom, M. Shea, W. Kenney, W. Ladue, J. Duncan, F. Harrington, Miss Campbell, G. Norton, K. Anderson, D. Carpenter. Second row: J. Baillargeon, J. Yandow, M. Lavee, B. Goodhue, R. Bombard, K. McEwing, C. Houghton, C. Marvin, M. Dague, N. Parks, J. Muncy, N. Truax, L. Parrott, L. Nolan, F. Ward. Third row: M. Bruce, L. Quesnel, W. Hubbard, R. Gauthier, G. Marchacos, K. Muncy, H. Mason, R. Cota, J. Shea, R. Packard, B. Allen, C. Walker, A. Audette, W. Barnes. Fourth row: R. Audette, C. Wright, W. Sheeran, J. Talcott, B. Machia, J. Titus, P. Audette, F. Krebser, R. Smith, W. Currier, R. Ransom, R. Drury, G. Desso, M. Wood. Activity and duty are not to be found by the roadside. One must await them on the threshold... Maeterlinck Class President Vice President Treasurer------ Secretary------ Pub. Relations ----Bill Ladue - Wayne Kenney - - Jean Duncan - Marilyn Shea Fred Harrington First row: J. Hall, R. Wellinger, N. Terrien, A. Griffin, R. St. Peter, R. Hathaway, S. Pelletier, S. Ross, S. Jones, L. Machia, J. Feeley, M. Harrington, N. Cherrier. Second row: Mr. Walcott, J. Willard, J. McClure, W. Daly, R. Perry, M. Jaro, K. McLaughlin, J. Correia,L. LaFlamme, R. Gillespie, R. Yandow, J. Gregory, P. Sole, Miss Burn or. Third row: J. Fleming, M. Klyszeiko, W. Hovey, S. Woodard, P. Naylor, R. Nolan, M. Coon, J. Macomber, R. LaVigne, R. Kenny, G. Ward, R.Dudonis, E.Audette. Fourth row: P. Hanbridge, L. Lestage, L. Pillsbury, W. Jocelyn, R. Charbonneau, P. Tuure, K. Stevens, B. Lang, A. LaGrange, D. Prescott, A. Tuure, C. Fowler, V. Boardman. There was the Door to which I found no key There was the Veil through which I might not see. Omar Khayyam Class President---------------- Sandy Pelletier Vice President--------------------Robert Hathaway Treasurer --- --------------------Robert St. Peter Secretary--------------------------- Sally Ross 23 First row: G. Fortier, M. Pillsbury, B. Gokey, B. Dague, C. Comeau, B. Bissonette, T. Chase, S. Jaro, L. Baillargeon, M. Paradis, P. Hogan, E, Johnson, C. Walker. Second row: M. Sexton, J. Anderson, M. Benway, J. Pillsbury, J. Brandberg, R. Ward, J. Kenney, J. Kellogg, E. Benway, I. Catella, J. Bailey, R. Currier. Third row: Miss Foster, J. Irish, P. Fredericks, F. Rivers, M. Langlois, P. Halnon, A. Cass, C. Bergeron, M. Stevens, D. Allen, N. Irish, P. Richards, R. Bacon, Mr. Dirmaier. Fourth row: J. Parizo, K. Corbett, H. Sanderson, B. Dudonis, J. Bogue, R. Cushman, J. Reynolds, J. Mobbs, R. Matthews, B. O'Neil, D. Bromley, C. MaGee. Fifth row: R. Chase, J. Pillsbury, J. Baker, W. Bountress, J. Lemire, R. Whitcomb, G. Hayden, J. Vasquenza, W. Ryen, R. Lucia, L. Stickney, J. Duncan. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Revelation 3:20 First row: R. Kleine, J. Cadorette, G. Carpenter, B. Nelson, P. Bullis, W. Davison, M. Cohen, J. Fish, K. Connelly, C. Hastings, J. Hall, J. Wellinger, L. Kalanges. Second row: Mrs. Lapidow, R. Terrien, N. LaBrecque, L. Yandow, D. Bushey, R. Allen, N. Hogan, B. Woodard, M. Hayden, P. Allen, J. Barrows, J. Guild, P. Yandow. Third row: L. Ballou, S. Cameron, T. Anderson, B. Coffey, J. Johnson, M. Blistein, P. Archam-bault, N. Mason, J. Barkman, J. Fowler, G. Goodhue, G. Whittemore, L. Greenough, Mr. Knapp. Fourth row: S. Gilbeau, L. Doll, C. Rivers, J. Willard, R. LaBelle. A. Johnson, R. Tuure, H. Merchant, G. Stone, A. Herzberg, P. Gordon, D. Fisher, J. Titus. Fortune always leaves some door open to come at a remedy. Cervantes First row: C. Lestage, T. Pitts, R. Anderson, R. Woodruff, M. Colburn, G. Baker, H. Puccini, P. Cota, R. Davis, R. Ryen. Second row: J. Brown, M. Sleeper, P. Grady, E.Gillespie, D. Towne, D. Rotunda, W. Kalanges, M. Coon, B. Bergeron, J. Tobin, J. Brooks. Third row: Mrs. Bloomberg, L. Wells, P. Spaulding, A. Herzberg, G. Taft, G. Lucia, G. Lawrence, P. Carty, P. Janicki, C. Bashaw, P. Keelty, P. Emery, M. Barrows, Mr. Brinkley. Fourth row: B. LaFlamme, J. Knight, C.Bickmore, D. Strassburg, W. Phelps, R. Hayden, A. Irish, R. Culver, S. Holland, M. McLure, J. Rivers. Fifth row: W. Ward, D. Carlson, R. Tuure, A. Lawrence, D. LaGrange, J. Duval, J. LaGrange, N. Cushing, C. Roberts, C. Gray, R. McClure. Class President-----------------------Billy Kalanges Vice President----------------------------Allan Irish Secretary--------------------------------Judy Rivers Treasurer--------------------------Eileen Gillespie If you write a better book. . . or build a better mousetrap than your neighbor, the world will beat a path to your door. 26 Emerson MARLENE and BUM Most likely to succeed? Senior OZ and SANDY Best-Dressed Stargazers BUM and UB Loaded with talent favorites JOHN and RUTH Sweetest music this side of heaven. First row: Bruce Allen, Ron Bombard, Bob Hathaway, Bill Ladue, Bob Ransom, Stan Hathaway, Don Willey, Bill Currier, Bruce Machia, Wayne Kenney, Ray Charbonneau. Second row: Coach O'Neil, Manager John Shea, Matt Stevens, Dick Kenney, George Ward, Danny Prescon, Tommy Chase, Butch Drury, Gordon Hayden, John Duncan, Jimmy Kenney, Dale Allen, Manager John Booth. Left to right: Don Tuure, Stan Hathaway, Bob Hathaway, Bill Ladue, Don Willey, George Ward, Coach O'Neil, Ron Bombard, Dan Prescott, George Marchacos, Bruce Machia, Bob Ransom, Bill Currier. In front: Managers Leon Lestage, John Shea. Varsity Essex 59 Enosburg 36 Essex 53 Winooski 67 Essex 62 Milton 43 Essex 47 Richford 51 Essex 40 Brandon 70 Essex 55 Middlebury 72 Essex 38 Richford 63 Essex 53 Alumni 52 Essex 66 Bristol 45 Essex 54 St. Albans 61 Essex 63 Stowe 48 Essex 60 Vergennes 55 Essex 51 Winooski 57 Essex 43 Stowe 48 Essex 44 St. Albans 57 Essex 47 Vergennes 55 Essex 61 Middlebury 66 Essex 57 Pittsford 73 Essex 43 Pittsford 64 Essex 55 Brandon 66 Essex 81 Bristol 37 Essex 69 Milton 54 Varsity in action at B. F. A. and Vergennes. Don Tuure - the center boy -makes a few points on good nights - the long one - easy going - controller of the back boards - Senior. Bum” Willey - a four-year-man bursts of speed - nice swish -third in the ball playing Willey family - Senior. Stan Hathaway - look at the smile - control - the play-maker - older brother of an up and-comer - a fine straight Senior. Georges” Marchacos - well co-ordinated - flashy ball handler - comes from a ball playing family - will play another year. Bruce Machia - beautiful shot - lots of potential -sometimes a little wild with the passes - very clever ball handler - onl a Junior. First row: Mike Klyszeiko, Art La Grange, Bill Lang, Ray Charbonneau, Matt Stevens, Coach Walcott. Second row: Leon Lestage, Robert Whitcomb, Willard Jocelyn, Vern Boardman, Philip Tuure, Wayne Hovey, Dick Kenny, Gordon Hayden, Manager John Shea. ‘Junior Varsity Essex 30 Enosburg 11 Essex 33 Winooski 40 Essex 33 Milton 13 Essex 39 Richford 23 Essex 57 Brandon 45 Essex 25 Middlebury 34 Essex 54 Richford 42 Essex 50 Bristol 39 Essex 43 St. Albans 27 Essex 50 Stowe 28 Essex 35 Vergennes 37 Essex 46 Winooski 45 Essex 31 Stowe 25 Essex 29 St. Albans 45 Essex 22 Vergennes 32 Essex 43 Middlebury 20 Essex 25 Pittsford 44 Essex 51 Milton 39 Essex 43 Bristol 38 Essex 33 Brandon 29 Essex 31 Pittsford 28 Reach, Art! Basketball Schedule Essex 44 Mt. St. Mary's 45 GENERAL WRITE UP Essex 31 Cathedral 44 This year the squad is made up of twenty one girls, ten of whom are seniors. The girls were expertly Essex 31 Shelburne 19 coached by Miss Melba Burnor. Coach Burnor has given us many good pointers, plays, and has encour- Essex 35 Mi. St. Mary's 28 aged the girls throughout the tough spots. All girls had the opportunity to participate in girls' basket- Essex 32 Cathedral 52 ball. Although the girls did not win all the games, they met the rival teams with fighting spirit. Even Essex 37 Bristol 36 though there are ten players leaving with graduation, there will be many good teams in the future. Essex 33 Shelburne 13 Essex 40 Bristol 43 Betsey” BETSEY BARTL£TT is one of our four year stars. Bets” played guard her first two years then changed position and now plays forward. Her ability along with her height will be greatly missed next year. LENORE McLAUGHUN, although slightly handicapped by health, has played all four years. She played forward first two years and guard the last two. She played both positions with great ability. Lenore Patty PATTY TOBIN is the shortest senior playing this year. All four years she has played as a forward. She will be missed by the team next year, because of her fighting spirit. MARILYN TERRIEN, has been playing basketball four years. She played her position as guard with ability. Marilyn1 Flossy FLORENCE MATTHEWS, although not always first on the lineup, has shown up well in her guarding position for four years. She has been a great help and will be missed on next year’s team. CAROL YANDOW is another four-year gal. She has played forward all four years. Her ability plus the little side kick every time she shoots will be missed on next year's team. Carol Janie1 JANE JONES, was an outstandingly good guard on the team. She has played all her four years of high school. Janie will be missed by everyone. SANDY O'NEIL, is our long-shot gal , one of the necessities for a good team. Sandy has played with us two years. She will be missed greatly, not only as a forward, but as a wonderful person. Sandy LIBBY NYE, is one of our top scorers. She has been with the team all four years. Her good spirit and sportsmanship will be missed by the whole team. CAROL STICKNEY, has set a good example of working from the bottom up. Carol has shown great improvement this year and did an excellent job of guarding. She is another four- ...........................—- Carol Cheerleaders JOAN McCLURE PHYLLIS TYLAR SANDY PELLETIER PAT DENSMORE DEB CARPENTER 36 y. V. Cheerleaders MAUREEN SEXTON JUDY BRENDA ANDERSON JOAN KELLOGG JANET PARIZO WOODARD JEAN HALL J. V. CHEERLEADERS The J. V. Cheerleaders have done a fine job this year in keeping up team morale. They are to be congratulated on the help they have lent the J. V. team in winning its many victories. GO BACK Go back, go back, go back You haven't, you haven't, you haven't got the power. You haven't got the center and You haven't got the guard You haven't got the team that fights as hard. TEAM WAS IN A HUDDLE Team was in a huddle; The captain lowered his head. They all got together And this is what they said. Captain, center; forward, guard. Play your men and play them hard. Shoot'em high and dribble ’em low. Come on, Essex, Let's go. First row: Willard Jocelyn, Danny Prescott, Bruce Machia, Stanley Hathaway, Richard Prescott, Vern Boardman, William Ladue. In front: George Ward, Bobby Hathaway. Second row: Coach O'Neil, Manager John Shea, Bill Lang, Bob Ransom, Jack Button, Bill Currier, Managers John Booth, Don Willey. ALL-STATE Ruth, Elizabeth, John, Lenore Phyllis The chosen few to produce the sweetest music this side of the Winooski. Libby Nye was ill on the day the picture was taken. 40 First row: Joel Barkman, John Fish, Marlene Paradee, Fred Ward, Lorna Quesnel, Ann Griffin, Billy Davison, Carol Yandow, Bob Perry, Doug Holland, Mary Blistein. Second row: James Tobin, Lorraine Parrott, Linda Doll, Mary Lou McLure, Ron Hayden, Sandra Pelletier, Linda Stickney, Mike Klyszeiko, Janice Gregory, Dick Terrien, Carol Stickney, Ronald Bacon. Third row: Jackie Feeley, Ralph Matthews, Shirley Woodard, Butch Bergeron, Richard Cushman, Kathy McEwing, John Duncan, Dick Kenney, Cynthia Marvin, Connie MaGee, Albert Cass. Fourth row: Sally Ross, Wayne Kenney, Ray Charbonneau, John Goddard, Gordon Hayden, Bob Davison, Bob Ransom, Bob Whitcomb, Wayne Sheeran, Tommy Chase; Director, Elmer Travers. ALL-STATE TRIO Band Marlene Paradee Robert Davison Lorraine Parrott Heavenly Music 41 PHYLLIS MARILYN TINA JOYCE NANCY ALICE TYLAR SHEA HOUGHTON Captain WILLARD CHERRIER HALL Walking Fo' De Kake — d ir ■ - -=j —6 FROM ith a I LEFT HERE” Smiling Bill Ladue and Even teachers relax Db7 Om7 rm COT Feed ’em, maybe they'll go away. W OS I)rr.9 add jj C So Papa Bear said to Mama Bear. . . of heav is is the sweet prom-ised land. Half-gone mP The Sunshine Soccer Boys Social Activities L k t= Cm I.-— - ont b I ove. HOL t ■ The Little Flower Girl Senior Ball Gents to the center And four hands around! m7 C7-9C+7 9 Fmaj 7 a m os 09 add E Dm9 adc Christmas Tableau i - den, gain, HOLD Faster, Grandma, Faster y -h— he 0 SI 9 - cret o i The smear technique! (J 1 T Dm7 ££ Florence Nightin- gale of 55 —; $—4 � � bliss is what your last I un-der - standi. Just before the battle (with) Mother! So He's not housebroken, you know. IJ J L J A CittleMoney K6 09' Dm9 addE 5S esb-old we —4 st 1 T 'j I Well, if THAT'S — the way you feel about it! I £ P Anon, I pray you, rem-ember the porter! V irumque HOLD ............xNDI [,-j I'm waving the Ora7 C7-9 fl. ra to i cook's battle flag! What did .AWRENC I D MYEI do? Wild Bill Ladue All alone with the chaperones-S.C. Dance Give us some men who are stout hearted men.. Waltz me around again, Willie, around [ around... Senior Ball — -Ij’-l ' ■ JL m gar-dt 1 Ah-l, ah-2, ah-3, Let’s go!' he king-dom of 0 Tete 'l le ■ t + U I C7-9CV7 the spell of love Desirez-vous du punch? air MY Were they doin' Bn? the mambo? flFF, M-f-i rTTl rTTl hfc-fc— —J 1 K—1“ 0' dlc ruwb-oaaie nawkins Dance - !Lff f J This is the se-cret of whfctt bliss is, For - I n7 Jf r M •7 Dt: A dignified game — ♦V——r—I—t-------------r'—r- kx Good one? rafj 7 09 Dm9 addE Bridge, anyone? Pass I Feed them again! They're still here! ki'in jag Royalty Gm7 C HOLD T FIGHT! - Love your new gown! ■ F. F. A. Members come from all four upper classes. OFFICERS '54 - '55 Mr. Grady.....................................Advisor Larry Pillsbury------------------------------Reporter Walter Cardinal - -................... Vice President George Halnon-------------------------------President Mark Jaro, Willard Jocelyn, and Bill Lang work on a tractor in the Agriculture Depart-Fred Harrington-----------------------------Secretary ment. Stanley Jacobs------------------------------Treasurer John Talcott.................................Sentinel 3utlire farmers of America 47 Student Council Student Council dance. 48 First row: L. Kalanges, Miss Crandall, G. Halnon, Treasurer; D. Willey, President; R. Davison, Vice President; M. Shea, Secretary; Mr. Knapp, W. Kalanges. Second row: J. Duncan, L. Machia, M. Para-dee, J. Parizo, A. Herzberg, J. Titus, J. Kenney, C. MaGee, R. Perry, M. Sexton, N. Repa. These happy Ski Club members are of all ages from the seventh grade through the twelfth. The Ski Club at E.J. H.S. is brand new for '55. Organized on January 8 with the guidance of Mr. Dirmaier, the club shows provides an equipment exchange, and its members ski every night at Underhill. President------------------ - —-------Bob Davison Vice President---------------------Stan Hathaway Secretary---------------------------Carol Stickney Treasurer-------------------------- Marlene Paradee Jr. Officers--------------Tommy Anderson, Pete Perry Exchange Manager--------------------------Jack Titus Ski Club THE Newspaper Survives Change-Over Smiling faces show staff of E.J.H.S. COMMENTATOR well-satisfied with change. Published at Essex Jet. High School. Editor--------------- Assistant Editor------ Business Manager - -Circulation Manager Production Editor - -Editorial Advisor - -Production Advisor - Boys' Sports---------- Girls' Sports-------- Junior High School - Humor Editors-------- Exchange Editor - -Brief Biographies - - Proofreaders--------- Art Editor------------ Literary Editor------ Feature Editor------- STAFF -----------------------Robert Davison ------------------------ jean Duncan -----------------------Donald Willey ------------------------ John Booth ------------------Carol Yandow -------------------Miss Campbell -------------------------Mrs. Weston •-------Jack Button, Dick Prescott ---------------- - Christine Lyons -------------------------jane Titus -----Mary Lou Dague, Lois Machia -------------------------joan Kellogg ------------------------ Ann Griffin --------Libby Nye, Carol Stickney -----------------Mary Lou Dague -------------------------John shea -----------------Marlene Paradee 50 BUSY HE - BUSY SHE. ■eacA uM bros. Essex Junction, Vermont PETRO Oil Burner Reg. U.S. Pat. Built to Save Fuel Oil Money Year After Year SAVI NIGS B ANN K Vermont’s Largest Bank, Burlington, Vermont 107 Years of Stability Founded in 1847 to Encourage Saving Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MEGOWEN EDUCATOR FOOD COMPANY Lowell, Massachusetts Bakers of Crax - Clix - Saltines and Many Other Fine Crackers and Cookies Essex Junction Branch USED CARS VH. MANSFIELD H AYDEN Allis-Chalmers Tractors M OTORS New Idea Farm Equipment Star-Line Barn Equipment Unadilla Silos Phone 8-3333 Lincoln Street Essex Junction, Vermont Essex Junction, Vermont REE D W5TONE CONTRACTOR Essex Junction 8-2578 Always Good k - jfn Coffee IS MUNCY’S LUNCH 5 Main Street Essex Junction, Vermont RICHMOND OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. Office Machines Sold Rented and Repaired Safes, Files Town Record Books Office Supplies and Equipment Westinghouse and Admiral Television and Appliances ROBINSON’S Fuel Oil Coal BORDEN’S HOMOGENIZED MILK Kilburn Street Burlington, Vermont Phone 2-3842 Milk and Cream rden’s, It’s Got To Be Good. MRS. O. G. CHAISSON, R. N. Superintendent Essex Center, Vermont Tel.: Essex Jet. 8-3351 Dairy bai? MAPLE LEAF NURSING HOME “The Home That is Truly a Home.” Newly Renovated, Completely Home-Cooked Meals, Registered Nurse Always in Attendance. UNDERHILL GARAGE Phone 8-3335 Underhill, Vermont International Trucks Sales - Service Used Trucks and Cars Exide Batteries Lunches - Fountain Booths Railroad Avenue Essex Junction, Vermont MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK Put Your Best Foot F orward Trade at The Merchants National Bank Farmers Trust is ready to offer you many services. We can offer you the convenience of economy checking accounts, commercial account service, estate management, registered checks and many other accommodations. Famous for Quality Since 1848 At the Head of Church Street Your Friendly Ford Dealer Ford Cars and Trucks Complete Automotive Service 87 St. Paul Street Burlington, Vermont Phone 4-9853 CO. Your Health is Our GREENHOUSE Flowers - Plants Corsages - Funeral Flowers MRS. C. J. HOUGHTON 10 Lincoln Street Essex Junction, Vermont RICHARD HAYDEN REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION 49 Pearl Street Telephone Essex Junction 8-5508 Compliments of Compliments of ETHAN ALLEN A K Gf PACKING CO. • ci zwzeiu Quality Dairy Products Since 1935 Essex Junction, Vermont Phone 8-4440 F. J. PRESTON AND SON It takes scientific instruments to judge diamonds these days! No guesswork here. You can be sure of exacting evaluation at our store with instruments recommended for your protection by the Gem Society of America. Let us show you how they work. Compliments of THE RADIO APPLIANCE CO. Radio and Television Repairs Park Street Essex Junction, Vermont M S liAN E'S FURNITURE STORE Headquarters for “Philco” Television N RESTAURANT Snacks and Dinners Open 24 Hours a Day Colchester, Vt. Tel. 8-2421 STEWART'5 Fruits, Groceries, and Refreshments Esso Gasoline Essex Center Vermont Cattle Dealer Essex Center, Vt. Dial 8-3176 TERRIEN FUNERAL HOME 7 Park Terrace Essex Junction, Vermont Day and Night Ambulance Service Tel. 8-3339 3 UYETTE'S BODY FENDER SHOP E.N.CHARBONNEAU GENERAL STORE Meat - Groceries Candy - Cigars - Cigarettes Your Favorite Beverage Essex-Colchester Road Telephone 8-4407 BEAUTY SALON and HAT SHOP Telephone 8-2680 Essex Center, Vermont Telephone Essex Jet. 8-3329 We Strive to Please Help With Your Knitting Problems Essex Junction Vermont “The Inn to Stay In” J Mobilgas [ MCHt mew Compliments of NORTHLAND GLOVE MITTEN MFG. CO. 50 Pearl Street Essex Junction, Vermont STE N ES SERVICE STATION Essex Junction, Vermont Compliments of MMt IGA STORE Groceries, Meats Produce Main Street - Phone 8-2633 Essex Junction, Vermont VINCENT’S CREE-MEE STAND AND SNACK BAR A Good Place to Eat Refreshing Drinks Essex Center, Vermont C. E. BROWN FARM MACHINERY Refrigerators and Freezers Essex Junction, b 5 _ PUBLIC MARKET Monarch Finer Foods Telephone 8-5820 John Deere RICHMOND FUEL AND FARM SUPPLY Wirthmore Feeds - Bottle Gas Hotpoint Appliances - Coal Sales and Service Tel. 138-3 OETSTEIN I GA ESSEX CENTER Easy Parking IF IT'S COOI YOU WANT- 3V POULIN’S RESTAURANT 20 Railroad Avenue Essex Junction, Vermont GUY W. NICHOLS CLU B Farm and Country Property Winooski, Vermont Phone Burlington 2-4676 D.A.GALLUP HARDWARE Underhill, Vermont Paints, Varnishes, Tinsmithing and Plumbing Supplies School Supplies at ,U ri - REMINGTON’S Essex Junction, Vermont ol'uai'Ci'ty B K E SHOP Railroad Avenue Essex Junction, Vermont Dependable Service MODERN CLEANING “DOC” NEWTON Proprietor 10 Main Street Dial 8-3327 Free Pickup and Delivery JACOBS IGA STORE Underhill, Vermont Groceries - Fruits - Vegetables Compliments of SHELDON BEAUTY ACADEMY Vermont’s Only Beauty Academy 73 Church Street Burlington, Vermont Phone 2-2830 Dial 4-9783 - Road Service SIMMON’S AMOCO SERVICE 960 Williston Road South Burlington, Vermont n W I Lubrication Washing A| | zzW] Amoco Tires and Batteries LAWRENCE LECLAIR Furniture - Curtains Draperies Rugs - Linoleums 191 College Street Burlington, Vermont 40 Main Street Winooski, Vermont Typewriters Sold, Serviced, Rented Exclusive Distributor of Royal Standard Typewriters BRODEN OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 198 Main Street (Across from Strong Theatre) Burlington, Vermont CURRIER’S Clothing Store for High School Girls Compliments of T1 P-TO P'S 66 Church Street Burlington, Vermont Telephone 2-2801 SHE PAR D -HAMELLE Clothing and Furnishings 32 Church Street Burlington, Vermont THE COUNTRY STORE Quality Meats - Groceries Frozen Foods 2nd Class License gf SMERLE AND MARY A WOOD I ' j Essex Center, Vermont v Phone 8-5780 Compliments of Compliments of SUBURBAN SHOP VERMONT transit CO. 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