Lyndon State College - Northern Lights Yearbook (Lyndonville, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

LYNDON TEACHERS COLLEGE LYNDON VERMONT FOREWORD Our College like the seed of our beautiful Vermont Maple, when once embedded in the ground, began to grow, putting down roots to gather nutrients from the rich soil and extend- ing its branches to the sky for all to see and enjoy. Eventually it became too large for its crowded surroundings and had to be carefully transplanted to a more fertile spot where it could continue its growth. Here it found a greater opportunity to establish a secure foun- dation and to reach new heights. Thus has Lyndon Teachers College developed, from eleven students in 1911 to an en- rollment of one hundred fifty in 1956. from a high school teacher tiaining course to a four- year course and the granting of a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, from a homeless institution to a mansion with one of the most scenic campuses in New England. In commemoration of the College's 45th anniversary, the Class of 1956 invites you to review this development through your new Vcrlyn whose keynote is GROWTH. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ... 3 UNDERCLASSMEN .............. 9 SPORTS..................... 17 ACTIVITIES ................ 27 SENIORS ................... 43 SPONSORS .................. 52 ADMINISTRATION It is sometimes too easy to forget our debt to the past and to overlook our obligation to the future. But at Lyndon Teachers College it is difficult to forget that we owe much to those who have gone before us. The careful planning of Mr. Vail, from the unyielding rock founda- tions to the solid copper roof, is evident in our physical surroundings. The untiring work of Miss Bole and her assistants is manifest in the sound principles of practice and theory upon which our college is built. We are constantly reminded that out of the past has come a her- itage which only those of genuine vision could have provided. It is difficult, also, here at Lyndon Teachers College to disregard the challenge of the fu- ture. Looking out across the valleys and the mountains, the farms and the homes, the stores and the factories, we see a way of life we cherish and a land we love. We would be dull in- deed if we failed to feel that all this which is so much a part of us is ours to protect and strengthen. And in our daily work we feel a unity of purpose and a dedication to the best that is in us. Let us continue to build here a college which is worthy of the best traditions of the past and from which will grow the courage and the wisdom to meet whatever the future may hold. • S. DEANS’ PAGE DEAN OF INSTRUCTION The growth of Lyndon Teachers College has been, in part, a result of the efforts of the Class of 1956. The class and the people in the class have made the college a better place in which to work, study, and live. The growth of the college has a counterpart in your growth, both as a class and as individuals. You have grown personally and professionally. As we help others to grow, we grow ourselves. This is a basic theme of education. Our growth de- pends upon the growth of others, and their growth depends upon ours. It takes time, energy, and strong desire to help others to grow. Many times it seems to be the longest and hardest road of the many roads we might take. Where we can have the choice, the road that helps others to grow is the best road. You have given to LTC and have helped it to grow. Choose to do the same for the school in which you work, the community in which you live, and the people with whom you work. DR. JAMES K. DUNCAN DEAN OF WOMEN TO THE CLASS OF 1956- May the growth of Lyndon be a symbol of your growth as individuals and in your profession. It is to be hoped that Lyndon may continue to be of service to you and that you. now alumni, will con- tinue to be of service to Lyndon. Lyndon is proud to be represented by you. We wish for each of you the best of success and happiness. SUSAN C. GALLAGHER MRS. GALLAGHER DR. DUNCAN 5 FACULTY Esther S. Bussell Education Roy Christofersen A usic Sidney Dewey Education Raymond Halliday English Kenneth H. Hoffman Social Studies Mary Pricsilla Keyes Education Philip D. Noll Physical Education Hope R. Kjellerup Library Melvin R. Schmid Paul F. Stockwell Physical Education Math Science Science 6 SCHOOL FACULTY Lila F. Woodbury Principal Helen R. Mosher Flora A. Lowell Rebecca Reynolds Dorothea Slock well STATE BOARD of EDUCATION C. P. Smith. Jr., Chairman. Burlington Norton Barber, Bennington Donald L. Smith, Barre Frances H. Carpenter, Bennington Katherine B. Tudhope, North Hero Wallace C. Schinoske, Ludlow Robert A. Willey. Greensboro DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION A. John Holden, Jr. Commissioner Max W. Barrows Deputy Commissioner 7 COLLEGE STAFF Office Housemothers Phyllis Hall—Sybil Endcrle Izella Wishart—Frances Norris Kitchen Maintenance Sam Diego—Ruth Sharpley Jack Sharpley—Robert Kjellcrup I.cft to Right. First Rou,'—Janice Bishop. Dorothy McAllister. Charlotte Bernard. Albert Rcnaud. Richard McAllister. Vivian Boardman. Barbara Brown. Rack Rou.'—Adviser Susan Gallagher. Shirley Day. Burns Page. Arden Barton. Dexter Willson. Forty-one freshmen—uncertain, a little bewilder- ed. and yet determined to further their education—ar- rived here on Vail Hill. September 10. 1955. They were greeted by the upperclassmen and the faculty in Orientation Week when they were introduced to the ways of college life. T hen followed the work and the fun of the school year in both of which the freshmen took their full share. Three or four, finding a different calling in life, left the campus, going their separate ways. However, those who remained began to grow in knowledge and to mature in character. As the year progressed, new students joined the class, adding to their numbers until they were forty-five strong. The freshman class grew well during their first year in Lyndon, changing from forty-one insecure ■'kids” to forty-five young adults, determined to give their best to their chosen career. Na.im.nn Greene. Thomas McKinney. Richard Gordon. 10 FRESHMAN CLASS Left to Right. First Row—Sue Onsruth. Cynthia Beaupre. Jeanne Johnson. Burdette Brown. Leo Paul Major. Irene Spring. Virginia Lawrence. Rack Row—Helen Berryman. Patricia Sauer. Annie Wright. Sidney Patridge. David Wyllic. David Si- card. Dale Hanson. Leo Chapdclaine. Not pictured—Dorothy Albiser. Etta Bishop. Deanna Blake. Murdo Campbell. Mary Charron. Wesley Doyle. Richard Doyle. Douglas Fisher. Marjorie Greenwood. Robert Kellogg. Elaine Kendall. Franz Smith, Lydia Wcmmelmann. Ida Wilson. Elaine Lovering. During the first part of the fall semester, the freshmen were supposed to visit the differ- ent activities of the school before deciding which organizations they wished to join. After they had made the decision, many organizations re- ceived a decided boost from the eager new mem- bers. President Leo Chapdclaine Vice-President Paul Major Freshman accomplishments, individually and as a class, have been many. As a class they put on the Hallowe'en dance, took top honors in sports events during the Winter Carnival, and presented an assembly. Individually: Bud Chapdclaine won a lead in the opera Kittiwakc Island. Arden Barton and Douglas Fisher helped the Lyn News as advertising managers. Virginia Lawrence as a features writer, and numerous others as reporters. Barbara Brown was top scorer for the girls in the Winter Car- nival. Naaman Greene was high scorer on the varsity basketball squad. Treasurer Robert Kellogg Secretary Charlotte Bernard Representative to Assembly Committee David Wyllie Adviser Mrs. Susan Gallagher 11 SOPHOMORE CLASS Left to Right. First Row—Judy Hamilton. Lillian Annis. Joan Brown. Pcrlcy Wright. Shirley Hoisington. Roland Williams. Mary Robinson. Muriel Roeheleau. Hack Row—Florence Robinson. Maria Augustin. Patricia Fenn. Leora Barrup. Roger Couture. Herbert Watson. Norman Hunt. Preston Bruce. The sophomore class has an enrollment of forty- seven students. New students who entered the class this year are Leland Blodgett. Robert Cubic. George Drew. Marion Gray. Sandra Johnson. Janice Kinne. James Robinson and David Tower. The sophomore class has been represented in many of the college activities. This year's Christmas Ball, with the theme Winter Wonderland. was spon- sored by its members. At the Carnival Ball in Janu- ary. the class president. Roland Williams, was honored by being chosen King The play. Bell. Book, and Candle, presented by five ETC students showed talent in the sophomore class. Two of the cast were Roger Couture and Pa- tricia Fenn. Individual class members have represented the college in another state. Among the three students representing the college at the Eastern States Associa- tion of Professional Schools for Teachers Conference in New York is Patricia Fenn. Also attending the con- ference from the sophomore class was Shirley Hoising- ton. 12 SOPHOMORE CLASS Left to Right, First Row'—James Robinson. Colleen Pierce. Josephine Riegel. Virginia Moulton. Hlaine Demars. Janice Chand- ler. Patricia Staples. Jean Paris. Carole Garand. Back Row—William Christiansen. Albert Davis. Edward Bird. Ruth Le- Vasseur. Janice Kinne. John Desrochers. Robert Cubie. William Lovering. Sandra Johnson. Pauline Bickford. Patricia Ladd. Virginia Glover. Gerry Brooks. Not pictured—Leland Blodgett. Harold Leach. Lucille Musgrovc. Colleen Reilly. The sophomores have assisted in making improvements around the college. William Christiansen helped Mr. Stockwell install the telescope. Sports-minded Perley Wright helped to bring London Teachers College to the spotlight of the surrounding area this winter. He was the first of a series of basketball players to be featured in the Caledonian-Record. Because of his outstanding plays. Perley was chosen Player of the Week.” Lyndon Teachers College news is broad- cast every Sunday at WTWN in St. Johns- bury. A student who has helped to make the 1955-1956 radio program a success is sopho- more Gerry Brooks. The Carnival Card Party sponsored by the Press Club received help from many of the sophomores. Patricia Fenn was general chair- man of this committee. Exhibiting talent for this occasion from the sophomore class were Gerry Brooks, Roger Couture. Herbert Watson, Norman Hunt, and Janice Kinne. President Roland Williams Vice-President Edward Bird Secretary Mary Robinson Treasurer Perley Wright Representative to Student Government Shirley Hoisington Representative to Assembly Committee Preston Bruce Adviser Sidney Dewey 13 JUNIOR CLASS Left to Right. First Row—Otis Carleton. Roland Guycttc. Wallace Harris. Second Row'—Donald Lindslcy. Albert McClellan. Burton Brown. Robert Kent. Third Row—Mr. Schmid. Arnold Bandy. Robert Beausoleil. Leo I.aitress. On Stairs- Win- ona Peck. Ann Peck. Alice Hazcn. Elaine Willson. Hazel Squiers. Anna Winchester. I.ois Eastman. Reginald McDonald. Not pictured—Carl Anderson. Helen Blodgett. ltd ward Hall. Marie Lambert. Katherine Reed. Jon Reilly. Richard Rhoades. Joy Woodworth. Marilyn Meader. In September 1955. twenty-seven Juniors returned to the college. New members this year are Anna Del Veneri. Robert Kent, and Richard Rhoades. Leaving the campus the second sem- ester was Otis Carleton. One of the main activities of this class during their Junior year was the Commence- ment Ball in June, given in honor of the sen- iors. A second dance which they sponsored was a Thanksgiving Sock Hop. A major scholastic event of the Junior class is practice teaching. This is usually the first teaching experience of the required college curriculum. One member of the class. Katherine Reed, opened the doorway for an affiliation with the Brandon School for Retarded Children when she visited there for a two-week period. Lyndon’s town representative to the Ver- mont legislature. Richard Rhoades, is also a member of the Junior class. President Wallace Harris Vice-President Leo I.aitress Secretary I.ois Eastman Treasurer Alice Hazen Representative to Student Government Richard Rhoades Representative to Assembly Committee Hazel Squiers 14 Say it like this! Last page! Oh yeah! Morning after! Then there were eight! Join the party! The final touch! 15 Who sa.d that? Don't you dare! The weary ones! A smile for you! Camouflaged! I'll take yours next! The poet's corner Time for rest Kill the umpire! 16 Right on top! Left to Right. First Rous—Hazel Sqiiicrs. Annie Wright. Mabel Barrett. Shirley Jenks. Shirley Hoisington. Helen Blodgett. Second Rous—Mary Robinson. Barbara Brown. Colleen Pierce. Elaine Willson. Patricia Fenn. Vivian Boardman. Jean Paris. Jeanne Johnson. Shirley Day. Coach Philip Noll. Hack Rous—Sue Onsruth. l.orita Davignon. Marie Pratt. Lucille Mus- grove. Patricia Staples. Caroline Woods. Marjorie Greenwood. Alice Ha .en. GIRLS’ SOCCER The 1955 girls' soccer season was short but extremely successful as Coach Philip Noll's forces came through their two-game schedule undefeated. Practice started early with twenty- three hopeful stalwarts all vieing for the starting positions. Fourteen were returnees while only eight of the freshmen tried their luck. Of the freshmen Marjorie Greenwood and Bar- bara Brown were the only two to break into the star-studded line-up. The starting line-up was as follows: Goalie. Elaine Willson: Right Fullback. Alice Haz- en: Left fullback. Shirley Hoisington: Right halfback. Patricia Fenn: Center halfback. Hazel Squiers; Left halfback. Marjorie Greenwood: Center forward. Caroline Woods: Inside right. Shirley Jenks: Inside left. Barbara Brown: Right wing. Patricia Staples: Left wing. Mabel Barrett. The substitutes were Annie Wright. Josephine Riegal. Vivian Boardman. Lucille Mus- grove. Rita Davignon. Susan Onsruth. Shirley Day. Colleen Pierce. Mary Robinson. Jeanne Johnson. Helen Blodgett, and Jean Paris. Teamwork was the keynote to the success of the Lyndon girls. Their first victory was over an evenly-matched Castleton Teachers College team. The second game proved an easier victory for the home team when they easily defeated the Vermont Junior College girls. Both games were played away from home. Records Lyndon 3 Castleton Teachers College 2 Lyndon 8 Vermont Junior College 2 18 MENS’ SOCCER Under the supervision of all-American Coach Melvin Schmid. Lyndon Teachers College has developed a lively interest in the international sport. soccer. After a brief introduction to soccer in 1953, the interest picked up enough for the estab- lishment of an intercollegiate team in 1954. Two games were played which both resulted in losses; but as the year 1955-56 rolled around, twenty-five men came out to try their luck. Although no wins were recorded. LI C was a tough team to defeat as the scores indicate. From a start of a two game schedule in 1954. and a five game schedule in 1955. the hope of the future is for seven or eight games each fall. Coach Schmid has participated at the National Soccer Forum in Florida for the past two years and hopes to take his team down to sec the show and perhaps play in the annual North-South All-Star game. Schedule Lyndon 2 A New Fngland College 3 Lyndon 0 A Keene Teachers College 4 Lyndon 3 H Johnson Teachers College 4 Lyndon 1 A Kimball Union Academy 2 Lyndon Snoiu Plattsburg Teachers College Snoa; I.cft to Right. First Row—Horace Judd. Richard Gordon Dale Hanson. Roland Williams. Wallace Harris. Leo I.aitress. Wil- liam Lovering. Preston Bruce. Second Row—Burdette Brown. Albert Renaud. George Drew. Robert MacDonald. I homas McKinney. Fredrick Knowles. Naaman Green. Perlcy Wright. Wesley Doyle. Burns Page. Richard McAllister. Arnold Bandy Mr. Schmid. Left to Right. First Row'—Llaine Demars, Mabel Barrett. Hazel Squicrs. Second Row'—Alice Hazcn, Elaine Willson. Patricia Staples. Joan Brown. Shirley Hoisington, Lillian Annis. Mr. Schmid. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The 1956 basketball season was one of the most successful in the history of girls' basketball here at Lyndon. After losing the first two games, the girls held the lead throughout the remainder of the season ending with an eight-two record. From the first game played, the team exemplified the outstanding spirit and skill that was exhibited throughout the entire season. Even though there were fewer candidates this year than last, there was much enthusiasm shown by all the teammates. Not shown in picture are the follow- ing players: Marjorie Greenwood. Barbara Brown. Irene Spring. Vivian Boardman. Annie Wright. Mary Charron, Barbara Peters: and co-managers Pauline Bickford and Janice Chandler. LTC 48 Peoples Academy 52 LTC 46 Peoples Academy 48 LTC 54 Lyndon Institute 50 LTC 62 Johnson Teachers 60 L1C 55 Cabot High School 22 LTC 55 Nasson. Maine 25 LTC 49 Johnson Teachers 42 LTC 51 Nasson. Maine 46 LTC 55 Cabot High School 29 LTC 55 Lyndon Institute 43 20 Left to Right. First RotV-—Horace Judd. Richard Gordon. David Wyllie. Burdette Brown. Sidney Patridge. Second Row- Arnold Bandy. Burns Page. Dale Hanson. Mr. Noll. Gerry Brooks. Richard McAllister. William Lovering. J. V. BASKETBALL The Junior Varsity team completed the best season since Lyndon grew to a size to support a JV team four years ago. winning seven out of the eleven games played. T he team started the season most effectively as they won their first five games before meeting defeat at the hands of the St. Johnsbury Academy team. In the second half of the season, they only won two out of six to end the season with a seven won and four lost record. Of the team players seven are fresh- men; two, sophomores: and one is a junior. T he team was led in scoring by Dale Hanson. Gerry Brooks. Burns Page, and Richard McAllister. One of the losses of the team was to the tall Peacham Academy team which went to the semi-final of the Class C tour- nament at Barre. LTC 53 Lyndon Institute 45 LTC 58 Vermont School of Agriculture 52 LTC 54 Castleton 30 LTC 62 Concord 52 LTC 51 Tilton Junior Varsity 40 LTC 42 St. Johnsbury Academy 63 LTC 49 Vermont School of Agriculture 52 LTC 64 Lyndon Institute 60 LTC 52 Tilton Junior Varsity 48 LTC 34 Castleton 57 LTC 58 Peacham 71 21 Left to Right. First Roil'—Irene Spring. Barbara Brown. Joy Woodworth. Judy Hamilton. Patricia Fcnn. Second Roil'— Muriel Rochleau. Carole Garand. Vivian Boardman. Janice Bishop. Third Rou.'—Roger Couture. Patricia Staples. Norman Hum. Fourth Roil'—Jean Paris. Virginia Lawrence. Fifth Roil'—Virginia Glover. CHEERLEADERS Last year the WAA decided to have two cheerleading squads. One squad would be assigned to the varsity teams; and the second, to the junior varsity. The need then arose for new uni- forms which the WAA purchased after raising money for them. Captain of the varsity cheerleaders was Joy Wood worth with Judy Hamil- ton. Barbara Brown. Irene Spring. Patri- cia Penn, and Patricia Staples comprising the rest of the staff. To add a little spice in the line of gymnastic cheerleading, the varsity squad added Norman Hunt and Roger Couture. As in the past Mr. Schmid coached the varsity squad. The junior varsity cheerleaders were coached by veteran cheerleader Shirley Jenks. Virginia Glover was chosen cap- tain. and the rest of the squad consisted of Virginia Lawrence, Carole Garand. Muriel Rocheleau. Jean Paris. Vivian Boardman, and Janice Bishop. ■ 22 Left to Right—Albert Renaud. Wallace Harris. Thomas McKinney Wesley Doyle. Robert Kent. Burton Brown. Richard Wry. Naaman Green. Perley Wright. Preston Bruce. Horace Judd Mr. Noll. Sidney Patridge. VARSITY BASKETBALL More candidates than ever before in the history of the school turned out for basketball in 1955-1956. Of the four teen finally chosen for the Varsity Team, six were freshmen: three, sophomores: four, juniors: and one was a senior. The Green Hornets played a total of sixteen games and ended the season with a six won and ten lost record which was considered good since it was a practically new team, inexperienced in college play. With almost the entire team returning next year and with many promising Junior Varsity men. even better days ap- pear to be ahead. Some new Lyndon records were made this year. They set a new high for a score made in one game, with 109 points against MacDonald College. Perley Wright with 56 points against the Norwich Jun- ior Varsity set a new high for individual scoring. Naaman Green set a new high for rebounds in a single game with 30 against Norwich. LTC 109 MacDonald 43 LTC 57 University of Vermont L'reshman 87 LTC 63 University of Vermont Freshman 87 LTC 65 Nasson 58 LTC 47 Gorham 92 LTC 65 Castleton 69 LTC 84 Tilton 77 LTC 91 Norwich Junior Varsity 72 LTC 75 Farmington 65 Ll'C 69 T ilton Junior Varsity 71 LTC 69 Norwich Junior Varsity 55 LTC 63 Plattsburg 91 LTC 55 Middlebury 81 LTC 70 Castleton 87 LTC 62 New England 64 LTC 56 Middlebury 47 23 Left to Right, front Row—Mary Robinson. Patricia Fenn. Lillian Annis. Patrieja Staples. Hazel Squiers. Joan Brown. Judy Hamilton. Shirley Hoisington. Rack Row'—Alice Hazcn. Mabel Barrett. Virginia Glover. Blaine Willson. Winona Peck. Blaine Demars. front—Coach Philip Noll. SOFTBALL Nineteen candidates appeared for the girls’ uled. all to be played on the home field: but the softball team in 1955. Four games were schcd- Castleton T eachers College game was rained out after three innings of play. T he game with Peacham was the most ex- citing with the result uncertain until the final out was made, leaving the Lyndon girls victor- ious. The Lyndon Institute team, playing su- perior baseball throughout the game, gave the college girls their only defeat of the season: but the Hornettes rallied in their final game and de- feated the Vermont Junior College team. Elaine Demars and Shirley Hoisington were the regular pitchers with Winona Peck the third hurler. Alice Hazen completed the bat- tery. catching all the games. On the offensive. Josephine Riegel and Alice Hazen wielded mighty bats. Softball still remains a minor sport on the campus, but there is a growing interest in the game with more than twice as many candidates in 1956 and the introduction of intramural softball on the Campus. 24 BASEBALL I.cft to Right. First Row—Gerry Brooks. Leo Laitress. Robert MacDonald. Harold Leach. John McLeod. Perlcy Wright. Wil- liam Lovering. Second Rout—Wallace Harris. Roland Guyette. Horace Judd. Robert Lowell. Albert McClellan Third Row— Bryce Wilson. Lredrick Knowles. Arnold Bandy. Preston Bruce. Mr. Schmid. The 1956 baseball team was more optimistic than ever before be- cause of the growth in the number participating. In fact, there were so many candidates that Coach Melvin Schmid established a Junior Varsity team, another first in the growth of Lyndon. 1956 marked the second straight season that a Southern trip was tak- en during the spring vacation. This trip is considered important in help- ing the players to prove themselves early. It also is a sight-seeing tour of the Eastern seaboard. When Coach Schmid appeared on the Lvndon baseball scene in 1953 the college had a meager four game schedule. He quickly jumped it up to ten games then to eleven, and in 1956 to fourteen, discounting the three game Southern trip. SPRING TRIP SCHEDULE March 31. University of Bridgeport. Bridgeport. Conn. April 5. Millersville State Teachers. Millersville. Penn. April 6. Salisbury State Teachers. Salisbury. Maryland REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE April 27. Plattsburg (N. Y.) State Teachers College May 1. Norwich University (J. V.) May 5. New England College May 7. Dartmouth College (Frosh) May 9. Johnson State Teachers College ♦♦May 12. Castleton State Teachers College ♦♦May 17. University of Vermont (Frosh) ♦♦May 19. Norwich University (J. V.) ♦♦May 21. Plattsburg (N. Y.) State Teachers College May 25. New England College May 26. Castleton State Teachers College ♦♦May 29. Johnson Teachers College May 30. Keene (N. H.) State Teachers College June 9. Alumni-Lyndon Teachers College ♦♦Home Games Weekdays at 3:00 p. m. Saturdays at 2:00 p. m. 25 Hornettcs—They won and won! That's an instep kick? 26 Tenth Inning—Southern trip! RC Left to right. First Roiv—Hazel Squiers. Elizabeth Williams. William Clcland. Arden Barton. Shirley Hoisington. Mr. Elliott. Patricia Staples. Second Rou:—Shirley Jenks. Dr. Duncan. Richard Rhoades. Reginald McDonald. Carl Anderson. John McLeod. Jon Reilly. EXECUTIVE President William Cleland Vice-President Jon Reilly Secretary Elizabeth Williams Treasurer Reginald McDonald Faculty Advisers President Arthur B. Elliott and Dr. James K. Duncan BOARD The Student Government Executive Board began as a school organization in 1936 while Lyndon was still a small normal school, but expanding every year. Today, the Executive Board is the governing body of students at Lyndon Teachers College. Its purposes are to bring the students to a better understanding of and a greater responsi- bility in the government of the student body and to maintain a closer relationship between the students and the faculty. Their special activities are limited in num- ber. but valuable in achieving their purposes. T hese activities include organizing Clean-up Day in the spring of each year, sponsoring stu- dents to various educational conferences, setting up the budget for the school organizations, and presiding over all student government meetings. 28 i DORM COUNCIL and MEN’S UNION The first record of a dormitory or- ganization dates from 1940 when an or- ganization was formed representing worn en. Representation varied as dormitory space was modified for the increasing en- rollment. a growing per cent of which was men. In 1944, representatives from the four classes along with three other officers were chosen, a practice which still con- tinues. The purpose of the Dormitory Coun- cil is to govern dormitory life and enrich it socially. The Council holds bi- monthly meetings to solve dormitory problems and to plan house meetings and birthday suppers. Orientation Week and the Christmas Craft Party were highlights of the social activities of the Council this year. In 1954 the men students formed a Men’s Union which is comparable in form and purpose to the Dormitory Council. Many improvements have been made by the Union in the men’s dormitory, the most noticeable of which was the refinish- ing of the men’s lounge. DORMITORY COUNCIL President Caroline Woods Vice-President Hazel Squicrs Secretary-Treasurer Mary Robinson Senior Representative Shirley Thompson Junior Representative Lois Eastman Sopilo.MORE Representative Lucille Musgrovc Freshman Representative Barbara Peters ADVISERS—Dean of Women. Mrs. Susan Gal- lagher: Mrs. Frances Norris: Mrs. Izella Wishart. MEN’S UNION President Robert Beausolcil Vice-President William Lovering Secretary-Treasurer Harry Winchester ADVISER Dean of Men. Dr. James K. Duncan Left to Right. First Row—Hazel Squiers. Lois Eastman. Barbara Peters. Mary Robinson. Mrs. Wishart. Shirley Thompson. Caroline Woods. Robert Bcausoleil. Second Row— Mrs. Norris. Lucille Musgrove. Harry Winchester. Dr. Duncan. John McLeod. Mrs. Gallagher. Left to Right. First Row—Horace Judd. Wallace Harris. Marie Pratt. Reginald McDonald. Earlenc Bishop. Carl Anderson. Second Row—Katherine Reed. Anna Winchester. Hazel Squiers. Marie Lambert. Patricia I.add. Lois Eastman. Third Row— Mrs. Kjcllerup. Jacqueline Colby. Virginia Glover. Martha Wilmot. Arden Barton. Helen Blodgett. Douglas Fisher. LYN-NEWS Editor Marie Pratt Assistant Editor Reginald McDonald Sports Editor Horace Judd Assistant Sports Editor Wallace Harris News Editor Earlenc Bishop Advertising Editors Arden Barton Douglas Fisher Secretary Charlotte Bernard Treasurer Jean Paris Advisors Hope Kjellerup Paul Stockwell Carl Swanson In the year 19 59. a college newspa- per took its first step toward the Lyn- News, a printed college paper. At that time, the newspaper was called the Ver- lynette and was a bi-monthly mimeo- graphed paper. The Verlynette became known in 1947 as the Echo, and in 1950 as The Blue Sheet. In the fall of 1955. the name was changed to the Lyn-News. The Lyn-News was a weekly mim- eographed newspaper during that year with the commencement issue marking the greatest change in the history of the school newspaper. This issue was the first printed newspaper of the college. Among the purposes of the Lyn- News arc to inform the students and other interested persons of the activities of the college: to support the administration in forwarding its plans and policies: and to train students in school journalism. 50 Left to Right. First Roio—Elaine Demars. Patricia Fenn. John Desrochers. Annie Wright. Charlotte Bernard. Gerry Brooks. Jean Paris, Patricia Sauer. Virginia Lawrence. Second liou,'—Richard Gordon. Herbert Watson. Sidney Patridge. Robert Kent Barbarajane Reed. Shirley Day. Lillian Annis. Dixie Kendall. Roger Couture. Norman Hunt. The activities this year were a Press Conference, a food sale, a carnival card party. Several staff members attended the National Scholastic Press Association Conference at Columbia University in New York City. The most time-consuming activity of the Lyn-News staff was to pub- lish a newspaper each week. The Press Conference was the main single event of the year. iMany hours of preparation were spent to make this a successful event. The highlight of the conference was Col. Joseph Murphy of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association as guest speaker. Col. Murphy's opening lecture What Should be in a School Paper?” was given before a group of over 250 guests. Several panels and work- shops of interest to high school students, newspaper reporters, and advisers were also held at the Press Conference. This year, it was decided that adver- tisers would be better served by a weekly publication. Therefore their names only appear in the Verlyn as sponsors. NEWS Staff: Carl Anderson. Charlotte Ber- nard, Etta Bishop. Viola Blanchard. Jacqueline Colby. Roger Couture. John Desrochers. Lois Eastman. Virginia Glover. Norman Hunt. Marie Lambert. Jean Paris. Patricia Sauer. Her- bert Watson. Martha Wilmot, Annie Wright, and Paul Major. Feature STAFF: Arden Barton. Helen Blod- gett. Virginia Lawrence. Sidney Patridge. Marie Pratt. Kay Reed. Hazel Squiers, Anna Winches- ter. Marilyn Meader, Barbarajane Reed, and Anna Del Veneri. SPORTS STAFF: Gerry Brooks. Elaine Demars. Patricia Fenn. Richard Gordon. Wallace Har- ris. and Horace Judd. TYPING STAFF: Lillian Annis. Shirley Day. Dixie Kendall. Patricia Ladd, and Virginia Lawrence. Advertising STAFF: Arden Barton. Lois Eastman. Douglas Fisher. Patricia Ladd. Jac- queline Colby, and Reginald McDonald. 31 Left to Right. First Row—Marie Lambert. Barbara Utton. Gerry Brooks. Patricia Fcnn. Second Row—Shirley Thompson. Shirley Hoisinglon, George Drew. Mr. Christophersen. Roger Couture. Fredrick Knowles. Harry Winchester. ORCHESTRA Members: Bob Kellogg Pat Fenn Shirley Hoisington Harry Winchester George Drew Barbara Utton Roger Couture Gerry Brooks iMarie Lambert Fred Knowles Shirley Thompson Director: Roy Christophersen PIANIST: Mrs. Roy Christophersen The orchestra is really three groups in one—the wind ensemble, the dance band, and the orchestra—all directed by Professor Roy Christophersen. The orchestra had been an inactive organization until last year when it was revived by Mrs. Charles Leavitt. This year, both a dance band and a wind en- semble have been formed within the or- chestra so that there are three kinds of music ready upon call. The achievements of this group are a result of long and hard work, but the orchestra is now capable of attaining its goal of promoting instrumental music at LTC. The wind ensemble has played for the Christmas concert, at Red Village, and on the radio program. The dance band plays at assemblies, sock hops, and for the Carnival Ball. The orchestra has assisted the Glee Club with its programs and has provided the instrumental music for the opera “Kittiwake Island.” 32 GLEE CLUB The Glee Club was first organized in 1934 with an enrollment of thirty women students. Today there are thirty students, composed of both men and women students who enjoy this very ac- tive organization. In 1955 Glee Club work became ac- credited toward a degree, one and a half points being given. A governing board composed of elected students controls the budget, attendance, and major problems of the Glee Club. The purposes of the club are to fur- ther the musical education of its members, to have enjoyment and pleasure, and to present entertainment to the college and the public. This year in May they presented Kittiwake Island, their first attempt at opera. Mrs. Charles Leavitt was the adviser until she retired in 1955. Her place was taken by Prof. Roy Christophersen. LTC music instructor. GOVERNING BOARD Chairman: Shirley Thompson Recorder: Maria Augustine SECRETARY: Elaine Demars Treasurer: Roger Couture Publicity Agent: Gerry Brooks Left to Right. First Row—Mr. Christophersen. Jean Paris. Winona Peck. Anna Winchester. Shirley Hoisington. Joy Wood- worth. Marie Lambert. Marie Augustine. Judy Hamilton. Mrs. Christophersen. Second Row—Susan Onsruth. Florence Rob- inson. Eleanor French. Lillian Annis. Patricia Fenn. Elaine Demars. I ois Eastman. Virginia Moulton. Helen Blodgett . Leora Barrup. Joan Brown. Third Row—Herbert Watson. Arden Barton. Jeanne Johnson. Shirley Thompson. Martha Wilmot. Katherine Reed. Barbarajanc Reed. Fourth Row—John Desrochcrs, Reginald McDonald. Roger Couture. Donald Lindslcv. Norman Hunt. Leo Chapdclainc. Preston Bruce. Gerry Brooks. amsi Left to Right. First Row—Patricia I.add. Roland Guyette. Susan Onsruth. Patricia Fenn. Burton Brown. Second Row— Wallace Harris. Mr. Hoffman. Winona Peck. Perley Wright. CAMPUS CO-OPERATIVE President Roland Guyette Vice President Winona Peck SECRETARY Patricia Ladd Treasurer Perley Wright Advisers Kenneth Hoffman Roy Christophersen Board of Directors Burton Brown Patricia Fenn Wallace Harris Susan Onsruth The Book Store and Snack-Bar are run by the students themselves as a student co-operative unit. The purpose of the Student Co-op is to give the members many materials and resources as inexpensively as possible. To be a member of this organization, each student purchases a two-dollar share. This share entitles him to a rebate at the end of each year which comes from the profit made throughout that year. At graduation, or upon leaving school, this deposit is refunded. This share also en- ables one to a slight discount at the Snack Bar. During the past year, the Snack Bar was redecorated by the members of the Art Club. In the Book Store, inventory was taken, remodeling was done, and the bookkeeping system was revised. 34 CAMPUS FAITH Four years ago. the Student Chris- tian Association was organized as a minor organization with about ten members. It has grown to have a significant place in campus life and has advanced from a per- sonal study group to a service organiza- tion. As its scope has increased, the need was shown for a new name, the Campus Faith Organization. Among the purposes of the Campus Faith Organization are to bring the im- pact of faith to bear on the life of the campus, to encourage the members to de- velop maturity in the faith of their choice, to promote leadership, and to encourage students to function as religious citizens. This year the members sponsored a Clergy Tea. Christmas Caroling, denomi- national meetings at the Lyndonville churches, and a taffy pull at Mr. Hoff- man’s. On Hallowe’en students collect- ed money for the United Nations Interna- tional Children's Fmcrgency Fund, fol- lowed by a party at Mr. Dewey's. President Barbarajane Reed 1st Vice-President Martha Wilmot 2nd Vice-President Joan Brown Secretary-Treasurer Herbert Watson Program Chairman Shirley Hoisington Librarians Shirley Thompson Roger Couture CO-ADVISERS Kenneth Hoffman Sidney Dewey Left to Right. First Row- Martha Wilmot. Leo Major. Roger Couture. John Desrochers. Norman Hunt. Gail Beecher. Elea nor French. Virginia Moulton. Judy Hamilton. Shirley Hoisington. Second Row'—Barbara Brown. Dorothy McAllister. Irene Spring. Donald I.indslcy. Florence Robinson. Lillian Annis. Third Row—Joy Woodworth. Perley Wright. Joan Brown. Annie Wright. Herbert Watson. Mr. Hoffman. Barbarajane Reed. Jean Paris. Shirley Day. Vivian Boardman Shirley I homp- son. Left to right. First Row—Roger Couture. Shirley Jenks. Robert Ken.. Patricia Fenn. Wallace Harris. Second Row—Ernest Stevens. Jean Paris. Janice Chandler. Rita Davignon. Susan Ons;uih. Sidney Patridge. Muriel Rochcleau. Patricia Ladd. Vir gima Glover. Judy Hamilton. Third Row—Lorainc Devins. Lois Eastman. Gail Beecher. Helen Blodgett. Nancy Carter. Pauline Bickford. Mabel Barrett. Lucille Musgrove. Jeanne Johnson. Lillian Annis. Joan Brown. DRAMATICS President Robert Kent Vice President Patricia Fenn Secretary Virginia Glover Treasurer Nancy Carter Beginning as a small organization in 1939. the Dramatics Club has grown to be one of the active groups on the cam- pus. Each year since its inception the club has presented one-act plays and often has attempted three-act plays. A student-directed three-act play. “Bell. Book, and Candle was the feature of the year. Other activities have been assisting Peacham High School with their stage and presenting a play at the College One- Act Play Festival at Castleton. The purposes are to provide enter- tainment for the school and the commun- ity. to give training to students in stage setting, lighting, make-up. and directing. 36 ART CLUB The Art Club was first organized in 1950. although there had been other clubs interested in various phases of art. liven after the beginning of the present organ- ization. it was very slow in getting a real start and from 1953-1955 appeared to be completely dormant. But this year has seen both growth and action in this newly reawakened activ- ity. and it has been growing at a steady pace. During the year it has done much to enrich the school with new ideas on art. and it has provided opportunities for those students especially interested in art. It can boast of numerous achieve- ments. It painted the stage sets for Bell. Book, and Candle. it redecorated the snack bar. it has given an art exhibition, and it has made many posters for other school functions. President Richard MacDonald (1st Semester) Fred Knowles (2nd Semester) Vice-President Fred Knowles Secretary-Treasurer Virginia Glover Adviser Mr. Carl Swanson 37 Left to Right. First Row—Judy Hamilton. Earlene Bishop. Martha Wilmot. Joan Brown. Second Row—Lillian Annis. Reg- inald McDonald. Annie Wright. Gail Beecher, liita May Bishop. Pcrlcy Wright. Shirley Day. Muriel Rocheleau. R T. A. CHAPTER OFFICERS: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairmen Nlws Reporter Advisers Earlene Bishop Martha Wilmot Joan Brown Lillian Annis Perley Wright Judy Hamilton Miss Esther Bussell President Arthur B. Elliott STATE OFFICERS FROM LYNDON: Vice-President Treasurer Adviser Earlene Bishop Reginald McDonald Dr. James K. Duncan The Justin Morrill Chapter of the FTA was organized in 1951 by students interested in advancing the great principles of education established by Horace Mann. The FTA. a professional organization and an associate of the National Education Association and the Vermont Education Association, prepares college students for the teachers’ role in professional organiza- tions and selectively recruits in high schools. Activities at first were limited to studies of history and ethics of the organ- ized teaching profession, but in the last few years much has been done with service projects for schools. This year's activities included the Sheffield School project, studies of FTA purposes, fund-raising Slave Auctions, aid in h gh school recruitment, participation in VEA Convention and in Vermont High School FTA Club Conference, and sponsoring the Vermont College Depart- ment o' FTA Spring Conference. 38 Back Stage Artists’’ of Bell. Book and Candle 39 ’’Casey at the Bat” MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Moments to remember! Yes. many things have hap- pened at college during this past year to accent college life and to produce experiences that will long be outstanding in our minds. Most Unforgettable. Perhaps the most unforgettable moment of the year came in July when Miss Rita L. Bole, the college's first president announced her resignation. This came with surprise and regret to the many friends she had made during her twenty-eight years at Lyndon although all were agreed that she had well earned a rest. Along with this comes to mind the standing reception which greeted the new president and long-time friend of the college, Arthur B. Elliott, as he entered Bole Hall last September for the first meeting of the student body. Most Amazing. Most amazing moments took place in the field of expansion. Upon returning to college in the fall, the students discov- ered the spacious athletic field completed with a freshly laid baseball diamond, and found a beautifully decorated modern art room and a recreation room built on the foundation of the old mushroom cellar. The kindergarten moved to the old art room which had been refur- nished. During the year a garage and shop for college vehicles has been erected behind the gymnasium: new canopies have been built on Bole Hall: a telescope has been installed on the Campus: and a south tower room has been converted into a press room with bulletin boards, cup boards, and files for use of school publications. Most Informative. Besides being one of the most informative, the Journalism Conference held last November can also receive credit for being the “biggest moment of the year as at that time the public re- lations class and the Lyn-News staff were hosts to 251 students repre- senting Vermont high schools and colleges. A survey of student spending was another project of the Lyn- News staff. This was made to determine the worth of student spend- ing to the northeast area. Most Charitable. A most successful fund-raising campaign took place as a Halloween Trick or 1'reat last October when members of the Campus Faith Organization raised $90.00 for the UNICEF by their community “doorbell ringing. About two weeks later forty-five students turned out for the bloodmobile in Lyndonville, donating about 55% of the total draw- ing. Most Patriotic. Here at the college the most patriotic moments may be said to have been the time spent reporting planes on the Ground Observer Corps post. Outside of the college many of the men stu- dents spend much of their time in the Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury Local Reserve Units and National Guards. Most Entertaining. A most successful production of a student-direct- ed comedy drama. “Bell. Book, and Candle.” given by the Dramatics Club, held many outsiders as well as students and faculty spellbound with its witchery and enchantment. The Art Club designed and painted the scenes for this play. The dance band, formed as a result of student interest and talent, is another feature added to the college that has made for many enjoy- able moments. 40 VERLYN Most Hilarious. Hilarious would describe the audience as well as the activity during the Slave Auction which has become an annual feature of the Future Teachers organization. At this auction, student and faculty members were sold to bake, clean, tutor, and do other jobs, thus bringing about an hour of merriment during the sale. Proceeds went to help the organization carry out its school projects and spon- sor the State FTA Conference which was held at Lyndon in April. Most Distant. It was a year for trips. In December the members of the History of Art class went for a two-day tour of Boston's Museums studying and comparing the work of the great masters. Twelve representatives of the Lyn-News staff attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in March where conferences were held with representatives from high schools and colleges in thirty- five states as well as mass interviews with newspapermen, authors, car- toonists, and movie stars. Another trip to New York was made during the latter part of March, when three students represented Lyndon at the Conference of Fastern States Association of Professional Schools for Teachers. Here they took part in discussion groups with the over all theme “The Teacher and the Learner.” Local trips were made by social studies classes to museums and other historic sites in Vermont. One of the most talked-about trips took place during spring va- cation when the baseball team, with their coach, went on a southern game tour to play colleges of several southern states as spring training for the team. A First. Along with other experiences the yearbook has for the first time all senior editors. Shirley Jenks Norman McCrae Earlene Bishop Lorita Davignon Editor in Chief Art Editor Literary Editor Photography Editor STAFF Gerry Brooks William Christiansen Jacqueline Colby Roger Couture Elaine Demars Patricia Fenn Eleanor French Richard Gordon Wallace Harris Horace Judd Mary Priscilla Keyes John McLeod Virginia Moulton Marie Pratt Barbarajane Reed Patricia Sauer Ruth Schmid Patricia Staples Martha Wilmot ADVISERS Hope R. Kjellerup Carl W. Swanson With all these outstanding experiences and changes, rightly keynoted GROWTH. the yearbook is 41 Yes, Well Have I'hese Moments to Remember Mr. and Mrs. Donald Colby Mr. and Mrs. William Cleland Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gadapee July 8, 1955 September 14, 1951 December 25, 1954 SENIOR MARRIAGES Mr. and Mrs. Norman McCrae June 11. 1954 Mr. and Mrs. Roland Williams August 15. 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Woods August 14. 1954 42 EARLENE VILLA BISHOP Lyndonville, Vermont Has various outside interests ... a four-year com- muter . . . one of the eager beavers of the class ... a born leader. Assembly Committee 3, 4: Co-op 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1 : F LA 2. 3, 4. President 4. State Vice Presi- dent 4: Verlyn Literary Editor 4; Lyn News 1. 2, 3. 4. Treasurer 3. News Editor 4. MABEL LUCILLE BARRETT St. Johnsbury. Vermont Mabe . . . whiz in sports . . . cheerful personal ity . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . favorite expression “Be considerate. Executive Board 3: Dramatics 3. 4: WAA 1.2, 3. 4. Vice President 3, President 4; Volleyball I. 2. 3, Captain 3: Basketball I, 2. 3. 4. Captain 3: Soft- ball 1. 2. 3, 4: Soccer 1,2. 3. 4. Co-Captain 4. WILLIAM H. CLELAND Lyndonville, Vermont Bill . . . First Lieutenant in Army Reserve . . . proud father of two children . . . horn tootcr ... air defense rooter . . . Russell's Men s Shop employee . . . will be remembered as the Santa Claus with the Southern accent . . . came to LTC as a junior. Executive Board President 4; Glee Club 3: Band 3. JACQUELINE SHARPLEY COLBY Newport, Vermont Jackie . . . marriage agrees with her . . . apparent- ly has become reconciled to Vermont . . . blue eyes can sparkle or snap . . . work always neat . . . detests popular music . . . whips up many of her own clothes. Glee Club 1.2: Lyn News 1. 2. 3. 4: WAA 1; Soccer 1: Verlyn 4: Co-op 1, 2, 3, 4. 44 LOR ITA JEAN DAVIGNON Brownington. Vermont “Rita” . . . noted for her ability to make everyone laugh . . . fabulous friendliness . . . handles a car with the ease of an expert ... is never stationary. Class Secretary 4; Glee Club 1.2; Dramatics 2. 3, 4; Vcrlyn Photography Editor 4; Craft Party Chair- man 2: WAA 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 2. 3; Softball 2: Soccer 1, 2. 3, 4. IRVING SAMUEL DOLGIN St. Johnsbury, Vermont Big Irv“ . . . Deputy Sheriff . . . Blue Moon . . . can hold down any job . . . “seven years off and on ... an ardent talker . . . member of Beth El Con- gregation in St. Johnsbury. Campus Co-op 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 3: MAA. 1. 2. 3: FTA 1: Dramatics 1. 2, 3; Verlyn 1. 2. Busi- ness Manager. 2; Cross Country, Manager. 2. Enjoys nothing better than reading a good book . . . a shy, likeable type . . . has a hobby of collecting postmarks . . . interest lies in rural schools ... a sum- mer waitress. Co-op 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; FTA 1 2- SCA 1,2, 3,4; WAA 3: Volleyball 3. LORAINE ROSALIE DEVINS Corinth. Vermont Silent charm . . . will be remembered for her soprano voice . . . attractive dark-haired miss . . . carefree and casual . . . frequently seen waiting for the south bound bus. Class Secretary 1 : Co-op 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatics 3. 4: FTA 2: Vcrlyn 1 : Lyn News 2: Octet 2. 3; WAA 4: Senior Representative to WAA Executive Board. ELEANOR MAY FRENCH Woodstock. Vermont 45 •'«'ter-'- DONALD ROBERT GADAPEE North Danville. Vermont Don . . . married classmate, Priscilla Drown . . . a proud father . . . spends spare time as clerk at First National . . . favorite sport, basketball . . . missed on campus senior year . . . motto Early to bed. early to rise.” Executive Board 1.3: President 3: MAA 1, 2. 3. 4: President 3; Varsity Basketball 1. 2, 3: Baseball 1. 2. 3; Soccer 2, 3: Cross Country 1. HORACE MARTIN JUDD South Strafford. Vermont Hoppy” . . . From Where I Sit . . . loses his shy- ness at a dance . . . editor of sports column . . . pub- lic speaker. Men’s Union 3. 4: MAA 1, 2. 3. 4: President 4: Varsity Basketball Manager 3. 4: Junior Varsity Basketball 1. 2. 3: Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4: Soccer 2. 3. 4; Cross Country 1 : Dramatics 1, 2: FTA 1: Verlyn 4: Lyn News Sports Editor 2. 3. 4. SHIRLEY ELIZABETH JENKS Newport. Vermont Jenksie . . . 1955 Carnival Queen . . . acting abil- ity .. . drives a blue Chevrolet. Class Treasurer 2. 3: Executive Board 4: Dorm Council Secretary 3: Co-op 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2, 3. 4. Secretary 2, 3: Verlyn 1. 2. 4. Business manager 2. Editor-in-Chief 4: SCA 1. 2: Volleyball 3: Basketball 1: Softball 1. 2: Soc- cer 1. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleader 1. 2. 3. Captain 3. VENE WARREN HARDING Reading. Vermont George . . . Honey and Snooks . . . boys’ dorm proctor . . . champion babysitter ... a member of the reserves . . . hep on college fashions . . . referee ... an ardent science lover. Class Vice-President 3: Executive Board 3: Men’s Union 3. 4: MAA 1. 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 3: Junior Varsity Basketball 1. 2. 3: Soccer 1: Drama- tics 1. 46 CLIFFORD DONALD MORTON Concord. Vermont “Chippy'’ . . . Red House veteran . . . that troubled feeling ... a world reformer . . . amateur interior decorator . . . likes to visit Concord frequently ... a neat dresser ... a ‘‘positive” character . . . likes inter- mediate grades . . . enjoys conducting music. Class Treasurer 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Soccer 1. FREDERICK HERMAN KNOWLES Norwich, Connecticut Fred” . . . main interest, history . . . 2nd Lt. in Na- tional Guard . . . saxophone player in the dance band ... A friendly guy with light, curly hair ... a Connecticut Yankee. Class President 1; Varsity Basketball 1. 2; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2. 3, 4; Art Club Vice-President and President 4: Band 4. NORMAN ALLAN McCRAE Lyndonville. Vermont “Norm . . . most promising artist in the Senior class . . . his wavy hair is greatly admired ... a keen sense of humor . . . married to an LTC graduate. ROBER T ALAN MacDONALD St. Johnsbury, Vermont “Mac” . . . left-handed pitcher . . . slow stuff . . . follows his brother's footsteps . . . one of the fourth floor gang . . . pinochle player ... a peculiar laugh . . . answer to Mel’s dreams. Men’s Union 1. 2, 3. 4; MAA 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Varsity Basketball 1 : Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4, Captain 4: Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4; Lyn News 2: Art Club 1. 4. Class Vice-President 1, President 2: MAA 1, 2. 3: Varsity Basketball 2. 3; Junior Varsity Basketball 1 : Verlyn 2. 4, Art Editor 2. 4; Chairman Clean-up Day 2. 47 M ERNEST CHESLEY STEVENS. JR. Greenfield. Massachusetts ‘■Ernie” . . . “Ches” . . . enthusiasm plus . . . liveliest employee of bookstore . . . top-notch play producer and director . . . will be remembered for “Bell. Book, and Candle.” Executive Board. 1. 3, Treasurer V. Men’s Union 3. 4. President 3; Co-op 1, 2. 3. 4. President 3: Glee Club 1.4: MAA 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4. President 2. 3: Lyn News 2. MARIE ETHEL PRATT Newfane. Vermont Enjoys working in the kindergarten . . . laughing waitress . . . main interest. Lyn News . . . artistic and creative . . . hometown lover. Executive Board 1: Glee Club 1: Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatics 1 : Verlvn 4: Lyn News Editor 1. 2. 3. 4: SCA 4: WAA 1. 2. 3. 4: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: As- sistant Supervisor in Kindergarten 4. BARBARAJANE REED Hartford. Vermont ”Bj” . . . reading clinic enthusiast . . . cello player . . . interested in church work . . . earring fan . . . poetry writer. Class Treasurer 1 : Co-op 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatics 1 : FTA 1. 2. 3. Program Chairman 2: Verlyn 1.2: Lyn News 1. 2. 3, 4: SCA 1.2, 3. 4. Program Chairman 2. 3. President 4: Art Club 1 : Orchestra 1. 2, 3. HELEN NEALY SELBY Lyndonville, Vermont Graduated from Johnson .... taught a number of years in northern Vermont . . . joined us in junior year . . . main interest, field of remedial reading . . . Past Matron Esther Chapter No. 20 Order of East- ern Star . . . Member of State Past Matron's Organ- ization . . . quiet and congenial. 48 SHIRLEY RUTH THOMPSON Newbury, Vermont “Tompie” . . . interested in kindergarten . . . travels with McClure’s Band and her baritone horn . . . col- lection of show tunes . . . permanent resident of Room 18, second floor. Dorm Council 4: Co-op 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4, General Chairman Governing Board 4; Dramatics 1. 2. 3: FTA 1,2: Soccer 1.2: Orchestra 1, 3, 4: WAA 1. 2. 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2. BARBARA LOU UTTON Wilder, Vermont “Boo . . . Love and Marriage” . . . popular partner on the dance floor . . . plays clarinet . . . creative writer ... is attracted to Ike . . . one of LTC's few archery enthusiasts. Class President 3: Dorm Council Vice-President 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 2: F LA 1. 2. 3. Secre tary 1, Vice-President 2: Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4. ELIZABETH SIMONDS WILLIAMS Lyndon Center, Vermont “Liz” . . . petite blonde . . . member of the trailer park . . . efficient executive board secretary . . . loyal rooter of intramural basketball. Executive Board 3. 4. Secretary 4: Dorm Council 2. 3: Co-op 1. 2. 3, 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. Vice- President 2: WAA 1, 2. 3. Secretary 3: Volleyball 1. 2, 3: Softball 1.2: Co-Captain Soccer 1. 2. MARTHA ALICE WILMOT East Thetford. Vermont Quiet . . . ready blush . . . news gatherer for Lvn News . . . efficient waitress . . . one of the senior girls who looks good with short hair. Co-op 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4: FT A 2. 3. 4, Pro- gram Chairman 3, Vice-President 4: Verlyn 4; Lyn News 1, 2, 3, 4; SCA 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice-President 4: WAA 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 1. 49 BRYCE GRAHAM WILSON Craftsbury, Vermont Willie . . . sports a crazy crew-cut . . . bus driver . . . practical joker . . . favorite LTC pastime Just siltin' ... his own peculiar laugh ... a roving eye. Executive Board 3; Men's Union 3. 4; Co-op 1. 2. 3. 4; MAA 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1. 2; Baseball Manager 1. 2, 3. 4: Soccer 3, 4; Drama- tics I, 2, 3. 4; Lyn News 3; Art Club 4. Carrie . . . 1956 Carnival Queen . . . gave up cheer- ing and sports for Eddy . . . popular member of the college . . . travels frequently. Class Secretary 2. 3: Executive Board 2. 3. Vice- President 3: Dorm Council President 4: Glee Club 1.2: WAA 1. 2. 3, Vice President 3: Volleyball 3: Basketball 1. 2: Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleading 1. 2. RICHARD ARLINGTON WRY Pittsfield, New Hampshire Dick'' . . . tall. dark, and handsome . . . typical college student . . . plans to become a minister . . . transfer from Bucknell. Class President 2: Executive Board 2. 3: Men s Union 3, 4: Glee Club 2. 3. 4, Governing Board 3: MAA 2. 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 3. 4: Junior Var- sity Basketball 2: Baseball 2: Soccer 2: Lyn News 2. 3: SCA 2. 3. 4: President 3. CAROLINE STONE WOODS Greensboro Bend, Vermont 50 MARIE HUNTOON Whedock. Vermont Joined us during the senior year . . . has attended LTC summer school . . . former teacher in the Brad- ford-Fairlee school district . . . mother of five chil- dren . . . main interest is music . . . plays a violin in a St. Johnsbury orchestra group . . . jolly and friend- ly. Instrumental Trio. 4. RICHARD C. MacDONALD St. Johnsbury. Vermont Bebop'' . . . great lover . . . formerly in the Coast Guard . . . Miss Bussell s reading assistant . . . drives a Cadillac ... an art fan . . . favorite pastimes, jazz and dancing . . . completed college in February. MAA 1. 2. 3, 4: Varsity Basketball I. 2. 3: Base- ball 1. 2. 3; Blue Sheet 2: Art Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Presi- dent 4; Cross Country 1. 2. HARRY WINCHESTER South Ryegate, Vermont Downtown . . . big man with little eye for girls . . . movie critic . . . saxophone player . . . classical music lover . . . sports car driver . . . noted for Tru- man shirts. Men's Union Secretary-Treasurer 3. 4: MAA 2. 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Or- chestra 3. 4: Dance Band 4. CLASS OFFICERS President Bryce Wilson Vice-President Harry Winchester Secretary Lorita Davignon Treasurer Clifford Morton Representative to Student Government Shirley Jenks Representative to Assembly Committee Earlene Bishop 51 ARTHUR B. ELLIOTT PRESIDENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LYNDON TEACHERS COLLEGE LYNDON CENTER VERMONT Spring. 1956 Dear Reader: This college yearbook has been made possible, in part, by advertising given to the college publications by these merchants. We wish to thank them for their help in recording the growth of our college in our 1956 VERLYN. PAUL V. AUBIN BLAKE’S GARAGE CASSIDY'S MOBIL STATION CENT RAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION CHARM CENTER BEAUTY SHOP CINDERELLA SHOP COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY EDMUNDS HARDWARE CORPORATION FLOWERLAND THE GRANITE CITY PRESS HEBERT « SONS HILL'S DEPART MENT STORE LEON E. HOPKINS AND SON. INC. LEE S CORNER ST ORE MISS LYN DINER LYNDONVILLE SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY LITTLE U BRANCH, INC. 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