Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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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.”

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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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LENNIK WELCH ■ Freshman Chorus (1); Record Board (4); Solonscope (3, 4); Vari-Typer (3, 4); G. A. A. (1); Masque (1). Last but certa’nlv not least in our list of illustrious seniors is Lennie with a smile and a friendly word for everyone.—A skiing enthusiast and an ardent baseball fan She likes all good music, especially Dixieland jazz—Lennie plans to become a medi- cal secretary. CARLTON JONES Our official women hater is reserved and quiet but takes a liking to arguing, especially in Business Law—Carlton is blessed with red, natural curly hair, which is the envy of many. “All’s well that ends well.” OUR BOYS ROBERT ADAMI “BX” “BX” left us reluctantly in the summer of ’50 to fight for Uncle Sam. We’re sorry he won’t be here to graduate with us, but the class of ’51 is proud to claim him as a member, and we know he’s making a good Marine. RUDOLF GOMEZ “Rudy” “Rudy” left with the Marine Reserve and the class hasn’t been the same. He must miss fishing and hunting the way the class of ’51 misses him. DONALD MacAULEY “Dow” Don is another member of our class whom wre lost to the Leathernecks. Don always had a smile for someone, and was popular with his classmates. Don also has great artistic ability. Our loss is the Marines gain.