Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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HELEN SMI TH Freshman Chorus (1). Bright eyes that spell mischief—Helen is usually seen with another girl who looks just like her and is always being called Joan. Her pet peeve?—U. S. History—This quiet member of 51 plans to obtain a job after graduation. “The blush is beautiful, but O so inconvenient at times!” JOANNE SMITH Freshman Chorus (1). Calm, cool and collected—Shy but friendly—Joan likes all sports and music. She hopes to become a telephone operator after she graduates—Keeps teachers, as well as students, trying to figure out which twin she is. “Beneath that gentle exterior there burns the warmest fire.” JEAN STEFANAZZI “Jtannic” Assembly Committee (1); Varsity Debating (3); Masque (1, 2, 3, 4); Pin (3); “Patience” (2); “Mikado” (3); “The Gondoliers” (4); “The Family Upstairs” (4); Music Business Manager (4); Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Mixed Chorus (2, 3, 4); All-State (3); Pendant (4); Office Staff (2); Silver“M (3); G. A. A. (1). A champion debator—A ready wit—Tall and slender—Jean will be remembered for her deep alto voice as shown in our choral groups, past operettas, and at All-State—She plans a nursing career after graduation. VAUGHN STEWART “Stew” Band (I. 2, 3, 4); Letter (2); Class Treasurer (3). One of our quietest members, known for his mathematical mind—Although quiet, Vaughn often comes out with some ex- tremely witty remarks—“Stew” is an excellent trombonist and will leave a big gap in next year’s band. “Silence will never be- tray you.” CLAIRE TAPLIN “ az r ” G. A. A. (1); Masque (2, 3, 4); Pin (4); letter (4): Secretary (4); “Patience” (2); “Mikado” (3): Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Record Board (3, 4); Silver “M” (3); Pro Merito (3); Mixed Chorus (2). Warm with friendliness—Studious, but far from dull!—Quiet but always ready to help—A faithful church goer—Claire was the only girl brave enough to attempt Physics. She is noted for her sweet clarinet playing and will undoubtedly be missed next year by the band.

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 PHYLIS RYAN “PhyF9 Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Assistant Manager (4); Mixed Chorus (2, 3, 4). One of our honor students who hails from Riverton Phvl is cute, small, and lively—Her cheerful disposition and mischievious ways have made her a friend to all—She has planned a matri- monial career after graduation. The best to you and Tim, Phyl. DWAINE SENTER Mixed Chorus (3); Boys’ Chorus (3). Our class mechanic who drives quite the car—Another out- doorsman who would rather be anywhere except in school— Dwaine helps to keep the study halls “interesting”—A rarity among men—he can cook!—A nice dancer and a wonderful guy. “Got your English done?” MARGARET SHEPARD “Peggy” J. V. Cheer Leader (1); Varsity (2, 3, 4); Captain (4); Class President (3); Vice-president (I); G. A. A. (1); Masque (1, 2); Secretary (3); Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Mixed Chorus (2, 3, 4); Record Board (3, 4); Silver “M” (3); Pro Merito (3). Ambitious, pretty and petite—Our popular head cheerleader who has always worked so hard and so long on many committees. Her leisure time is spent playing the piano. Peggy never slights a job or a date. “A pretty face is a silent commendation.” PAUL SINGLETON Record Board (3). Seldom hurried or worried. Seen generally in a little green car. Gifted story teller with an interest in writing poetry. Paul is one of the very few who know' w'hat’s w'hat in the motor of a car. “What I don’t know', doesn’t bother me.” ROSLYN SLOSBERG “tfos” Debating Club (3); Secretary (3); G. A. A. (2, 3, 4); 50-point award (3); 100-point (4); Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Mixed Chorus (2, 3, 4); 4 The Mikado” (3); “The Gondoliers” (4); All-State (4); Pendant (4); Solonscopc (2, 3, 4); Pro Merito (4); Silver “MM (4). Our tallest senior girl with dark eyes and darker hair—Roz can really toss in those points in any basketball game—Her pres- ent ambition is to learn to do the Charleston—Witty, fun and the life of any party. “As merry as the day is long.”

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PATRICIA TAYLOR “Pat” Masque (2, 3, 4); Pin (3); letter (4); President (4); “Kind Lady” (2); “Pa- tience” (2); “Mikado” (3);“The Gondoliers” (4); Mixed Chorus (2, 3, 4); Pendant (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Record Board (3, 4); Solonscope (1, 2, 3); Silver “M” (3); Pro Merito (3); Class Secretary (3); Jr. Prom Invitation Committee Chairman (3); Freshman Reception Committee Chairman (4). One of our twirlers who’s always “Bobbing around a piano— Another expert photographer—Pat is an active member of the Masque and the Music Organization. Her nice singing voice has not been wasted in past operettas—She has a diary that is quite a secret! “Courteous though coy, gentle though retired.” BETHANY THAYER “Beth” G. A. A. (I. 2, 3, 4); Masque (3, 4); Pin (4); “Mikado” (3); “Londonderry Air” (3); Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4); Mixed Chorus (3, 4); All-State (3); Pendant (4). Our Ann Miller who’s a lot of fun at any time—Her talents do not stop at dancing as she has established herself as well as a singer and actress—“Beth” has taken a big step towards her future work by having her own dancing classes. BRUCE TURNER One of our senior representatives from Moretown—Seemingly quiet but only until you get to know' him—Bruce spends a lot of his spare time catching up on all that lost sleep—After gradua- tion his ambition is to get a good job. VERNON TURNER Ski Team (3, 4); Pro Merito (3). Quiet and well-mannered—Has a unique bike with a motor that he drives in the nicer seasons of the year. One of Berlin s contributions to the class of ’51—One of the Ski Club s valuable members. “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” WILLLIAM WARD Ml J. V. Football (1); Varsity (2, 3, 4); Captain (4); J. V. Basketball (1); Varsity (2, 3, 4); Baseball (I, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2); Student Council (3, 4); Ski Club (4); Class President (2); Sugar and Spice (4). Our tall, dark, and handsome athlete—Priceless to the Solons —Our very popular member with a host of friends and a large group of secret admirers (?)—“Bill” is a good sport who s tried almost everything—football, basketball, baseball, skiing, and even acting—“A man’s true wealth is the good he does in the world.”