McIndoes Academy - Spitfire Yearbook (McIndoes, VT)

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S stands for sponsor. Sponsor of the senior class. Our sponsor was Miss Twitchell. T? I think it's time for tea. T's for time. And how time flies. Time suggests many things to us. Makes me thing of Norene Lang who talks ten times too much. And Mac who is a two-timer. And Camille who is always a big timer. And Royce who made a basket at the right time and saved us the game against Haver- hill two years ago. And Maurice who is always ready to take time out to eat. And now it's time to go on with our Foot Notes. What does U stand for? U means underfoot of course. You want to know what's underfoot. Foot Notes. Notes all about the seniors and their times. What note do we have on V? Let me see. V is for vacuum. In other words, the heads of the senior class. My head is the biggest in all the world. Don't underestimate yourself. But tell us about W. W is for worry-warts. Worry-warts like teachers and-and cops-and alarm clocks which remind me it's time for Y. Y is for yells. Makes me think of our cheerleaders. Now is the time for A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z. Z-for Zip. TIME'S UP The Shoe Box Senior class, we might as well admit it: TIME'S UP. Our high school days are of the past. It's time to go and leave this dear old school, so it's time to read our Last Will and Testament and distribute our gifts to the class. During our stay here we collected many material and intangible possessions which we cannot take with us. We would grow footsore on our march if we were weighted down with too many earthly possessions. They would be a burden as we tread the sands of time. We think it wise to dispose of our possessions to those who will follow in our footsteps, namely, the juniors and other school fellows. Also there are certain concessions which we make to the school and faculty. Therefore, we make this our class will: CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior Class, being of sound mind and body as much as we are able to be, do hereby write our last will and testament. We dispose of our be- longings as follows: To the Class of '57, we do will and bequeath our ability to undertake new situations. To the Class of '58, we do will and bequeath our ability to act. To the Class of '59, we do will and bequeath our ability to have as many boys as girls in the class. To Miss Twitchell, we leave our best wishes to a certainly wonderful teacher and fine person. To Mrs. Bicknell, we leave our best wishes for much success in the future. To Mr. Bicknell, we leave our wishes for continued success as principal. To Mr. Bowler, we leave our thanks for bringing both of our teams to victory. To Mr. Morey, we leave our appreciation for all of the help he has given us on our Yearbook and wish him well in his teaching. I, Alton Ray Maxwell, do will and bequeath my friendly disposition and ability to play basketball to any underclassman. I, Edith Mae Hammond, do will and bequeath my ability to play the piano for the glee club to anyone who wants it. 17

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FOOTNOTES We are now introducing to you Hot Foot and Time Piece. They are going to give us some Footnotes on our high school times. Many important things happened to us, and we kept a record of them. I might add that they are alphabetical in form. These notes are filed all the way from A to Z. Ladies and gentlemen, Hot Foot and Time Piece. Yeah, we have been taking down these footnotes ever since we started learning our ABC's. I never have got them straight-always mixing up notes with foot. I know them backwards and forward. Try me. Well, start with A. What do you know about A? A's for alarm-alarm clock. They made it. Thanks to the clock. I would say that the alarm clock is responsible for much of the learning we got in high school. We pay tribute to you, Alarm Clock. What about B? B? Let me see. B means bachelors. You for instance. High school bachelors like us. C? C stands for cash. The stuff I ain't got. Who has cash after paying all our class dues? What about D? D? D stands for de-feet. just take a look at de-feet. We had success in defeating Sacred Heart in the Play-Off. Well, we are down to E. Time's passing. What about E? E is for examinations-what, I hope, we never see again. Ditto. Let's pass on that. A-B-C-D-E-F-What about F? F's for footnotes, OF FOOT NOTES AND TIME, the theme of our play. That makes me think of a lot of things, Class Night, program committee, parties, cash- And Commencement time. Wonderful time in our lives. Let's pass on to G. G's for girls-senior girls, with the latest hairdos and styles. Girls, girls-all pretty girls! l H is the next. H is for homework. Forget it. Forget homework-can't. The imprint is deep in my memory. Time's immortalsl Where are we now? That sight made me forget. Remember? ? I-I do. Intelligence-what we seniors have. How about J? Why, J stands for jokes. Here are the two seniors who are always telling jokes. A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-K? What do We know about K? K is for kick. But I'd rather not explain further. Aw, come on-turn around. How did you get that foot print there? I wouldn't ask you that. Somebody sure was footy. How about L? ? L is for luck. The senior's luck, especially me-to pass. That reminds me. Time's passing. How about M? M means mascot. Here's our little mascot. You said it! l How about N? N stands for newsy. Our school paper. O is next. I guess O stands for opportunity. Oportunity knocks but once -Guess I wasn't home that day. What about P? P is for principal, of course. Q is next, and I think it stands for quiz. No, Q is for question-what teachers were always asking us. You know, I never could understand why teachers were always asking so many questions. Mr. Powell was the worst of all! Well, that was their way of learning things-asking us questions. How about R? I think R stands for the race. What race? I never heard about any race. The human race, of course. We are ready for S now. 16

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I, Maurice Wayne Slayton, do will and bequeath my ability to talk my way out of a tight situation to Clifton Little. Hope it works, Cliff. I, Helyn Dorothy Burgess, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with others and to talk a lot to Margaret DeRusha. I, Richard Dean Nelson, do will and bequeath my ability to be dependable to anyone who isn't. I, Ann Willey Pollard, do will and bequeath my natural wavy hair and ability to see the bright side of things to Patricia Ward. I, Royce Eldon Pinard, do will and bequeath my ability to play basketball to Leonard Paye. The team will need you next year, Leonard. I, Donna Alberta Goss, do will and bequeath my ability to study hard and to be quiet to Joe Maxwell, so he will accomplish things. I, Ruth Ann Griffin, do will and bequeath my ability to play basketball to Sally Conant. The team will need you next year. I, John Ira Crown, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to David Bandy so he will be heard from more next year. I, Norene Hazle Lang, do will and bequeath my ability to publish a good school newspaper to any junior who wants it. I, John Fyler Gilmour, do will and bequeath my ability to be a good leader and student to all underclassmen. I, Richard George Annis, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with everyone to Christine Theroux. I, Norene Ruby Blake, do will and bequeath my friendly smile and pretty hair to Mona Hunt. I, Mary Camille Sicard, do will and bequeath my cheerleading ability to Mary Bradshaw. ' WITNESSES SIGNED gfazlga .7wifcAe!! Ann W' Pollard H l D. B lager! Wore? eyn urgess KJWHVJ aj KNIIAI' I have here the SHOE BOX, number 15. A very good sized shoe, you must admit, You see we have as a class a large foundation, solid, substantial, so we are bound to make big impressions. This box holds some of our possessions which we have accumu- lated, and now I want to give them to the individuals who own them. CLASS GIFTS DONNA-Here's a report card to remind you of all the good marks you have received. EDIE-Here's a little boy to remind you of Bruce when he is not around. MAURICE-Here is a pillow to remind you of the days you did not have one in Physics class. MAC-Here are some more girls to add to your collection. ROYCE-Here is a little doll to remind you of yours when she is not with you. JOHN C.-Here is a clarinet so you will always have one to play. JOHN G.-Here is a Ford to remind you of all the trips you have taken in one. RICHARD-Here's another old Dodge so you won't have to walk when the one you have doesn't run. DICK A.-Here's a piano to help you with your singing. 18