Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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EVOLUTION OF THE SPIRIT Four long years ago — and yet only yesterday — a quaking Spirit slipped through the door of Montpelier High School to instill Itself in the hearts of the new Freshmen. Our baby Spirit, confused and awed at first, became more organized as Pete, Elinor, Herb and Marilyn were elected to guide the Freshmen through the year. The Spirit attended the Freshman Reception (although It couldn't dance) and gradually felt more welcome. There was so much to do, and the Spirit pitched in (or slipped in) to everything. The year whirled by; sports events (yea!), mid-years (boo!), fires in the chem lab (...!) Junior Prom (sigh) and Commencement (dream). Then our Spirit embarked on a pleasure-crammed summer vacation. In the fall The Spirit, refreshed and raring to go, entered Its Sophomore year with the confidence born of experience. John, Sue, Peg and Tim were elected to control It. Already It w as manifesting Itself in numerous ways— in the toots of trumpets, in the teamwork of various organizations—and in Itchy's “educated toe”! Soon June came, and brought the departure of the Class of '54. After a fun-packed summer, The Spirit of '56, lustier and more extro- verted, returned to inspire us, the Junior class. With Charlie, Patty, Joyce and Harriet at the helm, and Pete, Steve, Dave, Eleanor and Betsy as Jun- ior representatives on the Student Council, The Spirit just had to spread— and did! VIP' s wrere everywhere. Pete, Jean and Gail were vice-president- ing the Student Council, Choruses and GAA, respectively, while Sue and Tim were associate-editors of the Solonscope. The six “iron men”—Herb, John, Steve, Itchy, Pete and Dave formed the nucleus of our basketball team, and Elinor, Joan and Marilyn led the victory cheers. The year w as chock full o things to do and The Spirit wras everyw here. There w as homework, class rings to sport (on fingers, 'round necks and through noses), a gala Winter Carnival to attend, (homework), sports events, (More Homework), and when the Little Dog Laughed, so did every- one else. Immediately (or so it seemed), it was May—and the long-awaited Junior Prom. The Spirit reached new' height as we waltzed to Glen Miller s “Moonlight Serenade.” The preparation and de-preparation for that never-to-be-forgotten night had required cooperation and manual labor [ TEN ) ( CONCLUDED ON PAGE 52 )

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“Biggie” Gail A. Bigglestone Class President (4); GAA (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (2), Vice-President (3), President (4), 50 Point Award (1), 100 Point Award (2), 200 Point Award (2), 300 Point Award (2), 400 Point Award (3), Cup (4); Ski Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Varsity (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3), Treasurer (3); Band (1, 2, 3, 4), All-State Band (3, 4); Masque (2, 3, 4), Pin (4), The Little Dog Laughed” (3); Pro-Merito (4); Silver M” (4); Record Board (2, 3, 4); Girls State (3) Hail to our hero of the “slush-pump (the trombone, to you peons)! Not only is Gail a whiz on the barrel-staves; she also excels in all sports short of varsity football. She has been the backbone of the GAA and has also taken time to preside at our class meetings. Of course she’s always ready for fun and there’s nothing like an open-house at Biggie’s . .. n’est-ce pasf “Betsy” Class Vice-President (4); GAA (1, 2, 3, 4), 50 Point Award (3); Freshman Chorus (1), Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4), Mixed Chorus 3, 4), Pendant (4), All-State Chorus (4), Wardrobe Mistress (4); Masque (3, 4), Secretary (4), Pin (4), ‘’Dear Ruth” (4); Pro-Merito (4) Silver “M” (4); Student Council (1, 2, 3, 4); Solonscope (3, 4); Record Board (4); Junior Prom Refreshment Committee Chairman (3); Senior Privilege Committee Chairman (4) Capable, co-operative, and conscientious are the three C’s which describe Betsy. She’s the gal who does the hard jobs—Chorus wardrobe mistress and Solonscope’s exchange editor—as well as taking on numerous other responsibilities. Whenever we want something done right, we just ask Betsy to do it. The “most in many ways—friendliness, dependa- bility, and personality—she’s everyone’s friend and so Jean P. Kinney “J P.” Salutatorian; Class Secretary (4); GAA (1, 2, 3); Freshman Chorus (1), Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4), Mixed Chorus (3, 4), Pendant (4), Vice-President of Choruses (3), President of Choruses (4); Masque (1, 2, 3, 4), Pin (3), Treasurer (4), Wizard of Oz” (3); Pro-Merito (3); Office Staff (2, 3, 4); Silver M” (3); Solonscope (2, 3); Record Board (4); Style Show (1); All-State Chorus (4) Jean is a pleasing composite of industry, generosity, and charm. As president of the chorus, secretary of our class, and treasurer of Masque, is she busy? Not much! Speech class, banquets, parties, and All-State are only a few of the memories she’ll savor. Don’t tell a soul, but Jean can strum a “gee-tar” with cowboy-like proficiency. After secretarial school our J. P. will enter the business world to answer some harried executive’s dreams. “Holmesic Class Treasurer (4); Librarian (2); Pro-Merito (4); Silver M” (4); Student Council (1, 2); Solonscope (2. 3. 4), Assistant Business Mana- ger (3), Business Manager (4); Style Show (2) Looking for someone who’s lots of fun? Then look for Lorraine from ’way up East Montpelier way. Even though she’s busy with her Solonscope responsibilities, she still finds time to collect hard-earned dues from the unsuspecting seniors. Nothing makes her angrier than to have to squeeze that blue Ford into a tight parking space, only to find that she’s out of pennies. You can usually trace her infectious giggle to a desk piled high with homework, a dance, or to her car stuck fast in a snowbank. pleasant to be with. Lorraine E. Holmes Elizabeth M. Holt