Milton High School - Blue Gold Yearbook (Milton, VT)

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Blue and Go 7'65Z.6l'67Z fs zlllress THE SHOES WE QHOOSE B y Burton Wells N VVALKINC along the way, we as individuals place our own patterns upon the sand-the patterns of our footprints. They are of various sizes, the markings are different, unique, and distinctive. That you know. The shoes we choose make the difference. The shoes we choose to wear at work and play are important because they definitely express the kind of people we are and the positions we hold in life. They reveal our ideals, careers, achievements, and failures. They show something of our per- sonalities. Look at any manis shoes and you will know something of the man. Sherlock Holmes, no doubt, could read our footprints and write a biography of each of us. The shoes we choose may not always reveal our original hopes and dreams or the person we aspired to be, because circumstances sometimes prevent the realization of dreams. Millions of people may wear one kind of shoe even though they prefer another style and leather. There are many reasons why people are not able to choose their own professions, and thus they cannot be blamed for their choices. Perhaps at choosing time their choices were faulty or perhaps they did not persevere to achieve their dreams. Failure in perseverance would certainly lay the responsibility upon the chooser. But truly, we can say that the shoes we wear do indicate our positions in life, our wealth, our health, or our personalities. Our shoes leave their distinct markings upon the sands. Seniors, briefly, I leave you this chal- lenge. lf shoes mark the man, choose your shoes well. Take time in the choosing. Give the matter serious thought. Seek advice. Be careful that the shoes are suitable for your journey and that they will help you realize your dreams of happiness and success.

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ue and Gold DEDICATION TIIE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1951 YVISH TO SIIOYV OUR RE- GARD FOR ONE YVHO HAS GIVEN GENEROUSLY OF HER TIME AND ENERGY FOR FOUR YEARS TO MAKE OUR HIGII SCHOOL DAYS SUC- CESSFUL AND ENIOYABLE. TO DO THIS, VVE DEDICATE TIIIS ISSUE OF TIIE BLUE AND GOLD TO MISS EDITH IIOLDEN. EDITORIAL The time has come for the cluss of 1951 to leave Ni. II. llence the unclerclussmen will take over the Blue and Gold. Since the expense has risen and tlie time spent in preparation is so great, the faculty members have limited our school 1Tl21gk1Z1l1C to the final issue. 1 would like to thunk tlie faculty, especially Xliss llolclen, :incl the seniors for tlieir time amcl eo-operation spent to make tliis l112lgi1Z1Ill' ll success. The best of luck to future editors. -BARBARA GoNr1cAu

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Blue and Gold 3 -mmmunnmummi innummmmmm iniiiinmmmnmnunn muuunnmmmmmmnnm Class Ei.m.........m.. .,....iim....... .m.............. i.mmnmnn umuumunuunnnnuInunn1i1I1I111unuuuunnunumummuunmnmunnmn TIME OF OUR LIVES HY, THE senior class has been this wayl They left their footprints. I would know their footprints anywhere-in Africa or Kalamazoo. And these tracks were made by shoes worn in service and useful activities. They come from the high school and lead out in the world. From the markings here l note they have spent much time in giving, not in receiving. Worn down at the heel, halfsoled-shows how busy they were. These seniors walked firmly, showing they knew where they were going. Say, folks, finding these brings back memories to me. I am reminded of the good old times we had as students of this high school. lill just have to tell you about our days here. Oh, we had the time of our lives-wish you had been here too. 9 FHESHMAN YEAR The first year of high school was a glorious one because it marked the great change from grammar school. There were 39 of us, all told, and we came from several different schools. That made it quite jolly and interesting as it gave us a chance to get acquainted with more boys and girls. We selected Barbara Peltier as class presi- dent, Dale Laughlin, as vice-president, Nancy Manley, as secretary, Norma Duffy, as treasurer, and Burton Wells and Tracy Ryan for our stu- dent council. Miss Holden was our class spon- sor. As all freshmen have to be initiated, we also had to make the sacrifice. On September 12, we were initiated by the sophomores. We were not too kindly treated by them but that night a reception, held in our honor, soon made us for- get our afternoon's difficulties. Dancing and re- freshments were enjoyed. We all felt more a part of the school after our initiation. mu L zkfo ry umummnmmm ammun-nmnmmuummmnmmn iniiuminiiiiiiiimmnnuuummiI1In11vvvu11a14nuunnnmunnmimniiIiIIiiiIIIiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiIIIIIIIIIIiiiiIII1in1unimvmwnnnm ln October we participated in the Hallowel- en Carnival. We had several booths and much fun. Nearly everyone in the class took part in the annual Minstrel Show either in the Clee Club chorus or a part in the show. In january there vias a sleigh ride for the whole high school, each class having its own sleigh. After the rides, re- freshments and dancing were enjoyed by all. Our class presented Our Famous Ancestorsn in the one-act play contest. Those taking part were: Elaine Limoge, George VVhite, Norma Duffy, Burton Wells and Nancy Manley. Miss Day directed us and we won the trophy which had been donated by the class of '47, VVe didnit make much history our first vear as we were all too busy watching the clock.'But we had the time of our lives just being green and newish. 9 SOPHOMORE YEAR Our second year of High School we were more familiar with the task which lay ahead of us. The first day of school was a reunion with teachers and friends. The second day found us working in full force toward the goal we have now achieved. Class officers this year were president, Thel- ma Preston, vice-president, Shirley Hazen, Sec- retary, Nancy Manley, Treasurer, Ernest Dubu- que and student council members were Evelyn V arney and Dale Laughlin. As the days passed by, our first big event was freshman initiation, which gave us our CllZlIlCC to retaliate but we gave the freshmen a warm reception that night. Each class took charge of the booths at the Fallowe'en Carnival. The Sophomore class had two, one was the baseball throw and the other the Tunnel of Thrills. XVe ended the nightis entertainment with a movie called The Phan- tom of the Operaf, 1' Q