Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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EUGENE N. DOHERTY History and English If you see someone with a friendly smile walking down the hall or hear a burst of laughter from the class in Room 5, chances are you have seen Mr. Doherty and heard the reaction to one of the jokes he has just told. Hailing from Roselle Park, New Jersey, he has laid the groundwork for future football victories. He is an avid enthusiast of the out-of-doors — especially these rugged Vermont winters. We appreciate the keen interest he has shown in all our school activities. HARLAN R. FARNSWORTH Mathematics Care to go hiking, or have you the curiosity to find out why two triangles are congruent ? If you are interested in either, Mr. Farnsworth’s the man to see. Besides taking these jobs in hand, he is number one in the managing of the finances of the Athletic Association. Even though he is busy, he has found time to straighten out all the confused mathematically inclined minds that come before him each day. PATRICIA K. GANDLEY Physical Education Mrs. Gandley, the vivacious girls’ physical education teacher, came to us from Waterbury High School this year. As a youngster she lived in Maryland, later moving to New York City where she attended New York University and instructed at Long Island City High School in New York. Of all sports, she particularly enjoys badminton and swim- ming. For a change of pace, however, she turns to playing the piano. Because she believes that phys-ed activities con- tribute much to the physical and social development of youth, she became a physical education instructor. MILDRED L. HALLGREN, R. N. School Nurse Do you need a polio shot, or do you have a headache? At one time or another we have all staggered into Miss Hallgren’s office, asked for and received relief from our agonies. Scurrying between the high school and the elemen- tary schools, she keeps us guessing about how our efficient nurse can take such an interest not only in our state of health but also our state of mind. JOYCE E. HERMANN Social Studies Mrs. Hermann, who teaches many subjects including world history, is a native of Monroe, New Hampshire, and attended Mclndoes Academy. A graduate of U. V. M., she spent several years teaching at Hardwick Academy and Waterbury High School before coming to MHS four years ago. She laughs as she remembers being mistaken for a student and invited to join the chorus during her first year here. Between school work and examinations, she somehow finds time to read and work in her garden.

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ELIZABETH M. BRANCH English See someone with a portable typewriter and a stack of original writing folders? That’s Miss Branch. Oh, yes, she’ll be carrying a RECORD with her because there are always many last minute details to straighten out in the pro- cess of going to press. With her wonderful sense of humor she makes both the after-school Record Board sessions and her English classes a lot of fun. KATHLEEN L BRETTELL French and English Miss Brettell grew up in Ottawa, Canada, and Benning- ton, Vermont. After graduating from Bennington High School and Middlebury College, she taught at North Troy High School before coming to MHS. She feels that French is very rewarding whether the next step is college or a job. Her French students certainly agree with her. When she’s not correcting papers or working on the Solonxcope, she tries to find time for reading, gardening, cooking and en- joying her niece and nephew. GEORGE D. BROWN Coach and Driver Training Mr. Brown grew up and went to school in Scarsdale, New York. He taught at Coxsackie, New York, before coming to MHS six years ago. These years have added a great deal to our football and basketball team standings in the state. His hobbies include fixing up his home, hunting, and fishing. We might add that he finds survival a hard task during driver training periods. GRAY R. COANE Mathematics and Mechanical Drawing Mr. Coane, who has taught at MHS since 1932, grew' up in Brattleboro, Vermont. He went to Norwich University and received his B. A. in civil engineering. He also went to the Universities of Illinois and Vermont and received his M. E. degree at Bates. Mr. Coane finds that everyday is an in- teresting experience. His students think so too! We are fortunate in having him as our J. V. coach. His other in- terests are skiing, golfing, and Little League baseball. MnUCENT L. DIXON Commercial So your treasurer’s book doesn’t balance? Miss Dixon. our efficient school treasurer, is certain to have a solution count and re-count. Many secretaries who were once students in her classes credit their success to the know ledge and training which she has given them. Her background and skill in typing and shorthand, as well as bookkeeping and record keeping seem to have rubbed off onto pupils in her classes.

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CHRISTIE M. HERSEY Secretary to Dr. Chastney “May I have an admit slip? I was late for class.” This is the request Mrs. Hersey hears quite often in the office. Mrs. Hersey graduated from Groton High School in Groton, Vermont, and from Vermont College. During her five years at MHS, she can safely say that she has never had a dull moment. One of the aspects of her work which she enjoys most is meeting the new students. Mrs. Hersey’s hobbies include cooking, good movies, music, and dancing. JAMES W. HOLMBOM Art Do you plan to enter the fields of advertising, commer- cial art, architecture, design, or teaching? Then the man to guide you is Mr. Holmbom. Born in Monson, Maine, he spent his high school years at Monson Academy and his col- lege years at the Portland School of Fine and Applied Art and at the University of Maine. In 1956 he came to MHS. His interests are widespread, and his hobbies include skiing, snowshoeing, camping, fishing and photography. LOUISE E. HUTCHINSON Latin An able teacher of Latin, Miss Hutchinson is responsi- ble for giving all her students a firm foundation for foreign languages. She first met Latin at Bradford Academy in her hometown, Bradford, Vermont. Continuing her language studies, she graduated from Middlebury College. She be- gan her teaching career at People’s Academy in Morrisville, coming to MHS five years ago. Among her many hobbies she enjoys traveling, photography and — more recently — leatherwork. VIOLET E. KETTELLE Director of Guidance If you’re in doubt about a career, our knowledgeable guidance director will help you. After spending her high school years at East Greenwich Academy in her home state, Rhode Island, Miss Kettelle graduated from Pembroke Col- lege at Brown University. She has also taken graduate courses at Rhode Island College of Education and University of Rhode Island. Before becoming guidance director at MHS, she taught biology for several years. Her many hob- bies include genealogy, gardening and reading. verne l. McDonald Commercial Mr. McDonald is one of our most versatile faculty members. His chief hobby is photography but he’s also a competent do-it-yourselfer, and avid fisherman. Of course his favorite colors are those of the speckled trout. Of course you know about his favorite quotation: “You may not be what you think you are . . . but what you think, you are.”