Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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BABY PICTURES — Twenty-nine — Tnp Row: June Famhum. Bob Sawyer. Loriman Brigham. Fred Gerson Fourth Row: June Wood Third Row: Paul Denison, Ned Hamilton. Lefty Garrett. Ralph Barrows. Marlene Wilson Second Row: Glen Smith. Ted Conner. Cynthia Stafford, Janet Wltham. Marilyn Loveless Front Row: John Willey. Arlene Luplen. Billy Wong. Nancy Cargill. Wilma Adams

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS Rack Row: J. Bjorn. J Doiioway. R Clark. M. Bianchi Front Rotr: Mr Small, Mr, Shipp. Miss Famham GRADUATION ACTIVITIES Senior Dance June 2 Senior Picnic June 10 Senior Vespers J une 11 Class Day June 15 Graduation June 16 — Twenty-eight —

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BOYS’ STATE Four boys from the class of 1950 were selected to attend Green Mountain Boys’ State as guests of the American Legion and local service clubs. The four boys that went to Norwich University were David Anderson, Mario Bianchi, Theodore Conner and Frederick Strong. During the w'eek of June 9, boys from nearly every high school in the state gathered to learn how their state and local governments function and how they could, through better understanding, become good citizens. The boys were divided into towns and counties where they set up their own model government under the super- vision of the actual officers. Everyone held some office. Most of the time in the afternoon wjas spent in competitive sports between the different towns. The sports were basket- ball, baseball, track and tennis. There was also a newspaper and a band for those in- terested in journalism and those who play- ed instruments. Each evening there were assemblies, during which speeches and skits were given. Then came the big social event, the Inaugural Ball. The boys were transported by bus to Girls’ State which was held at Vermont Junior College. Everyone had an enjoyable evening. Saturday brought to a close the week which was a wonderful experience for all the boys. GIRLS’ STATE Green Mountain Girls’ State is dedi- cated to the sole purpose of developing high school girls into more intelligent citi- zens. Going to Girls’ State is one of the finest opportunities any girl can experi- ence. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and other civic organizations, it is designed to give Vermont girls a chance to be better citizens by teaching them the fundamentals of state, town and county government. At Vermont Junior College, where last year’s session w as held, the girls ran their own primary and general elections, and appointed a court; in short, they had a government run entirely by the girls them- selves. The Junior citizens had recrea- tional opportunities both in the morning and afternoon. They participated in such activities as softball, bowling and singing. Contests increased interest in these and other activities. Girls representing nearly every town in Vermont attended Girls’ State. Those representing our school were Natalie Greenberg, Barbara O’Neill and Cynthia Stafford. The biggest social event of the wreek was the dance with Boys’ State. The boys wrere transported to Girls’ State on Friday night and a good time was enjoyed by all. On Saturday our closing exercises were held. Prizes were awarded to the various tow ns and individuals. Thirty -