Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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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.”

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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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CHARLES H. MEANS General Shop Mr. Means, aways calm and understanding, has been a big help to the boys and girls in general shop. Before com- ing to Vermont, he taught in Illinois, North Carolina and Delaware. Though he never seems rushed, he is a busy man with classes not only here at the high school but also at the Main Street School where he teaches the seventh and eighth graders. Know what he does in his spare time? Makes gifts for his gift shop. CLIFTON L. MIX Band Director If you hear sweet sounds during fourth period, it’s apt to be the band being directed by our fine leader, Mr. Mix. An expert trumpet player, as well as band director, he has been given the opportunity of visiting every state in the Union as well as Canada, Mexico and several other foreign countries. His outside interests include his store and giv- ing lessons to Montpelier’s instrumentalists. BURTON B. MORRISON Coach and Physical Education Wink . . . sigh! Mr. Morrison just passed by. His speeches at pep rallies and award assemblies always add just that extra little touch. Although he has a very busy schedule, teaching at all three schools, Mr. Morrison is al- ways in wonderful humor. We enjoyed the cool outfit he wore for the Alumni game this year. FREDERICK H. MUNKELT Mathematics Mr. Munkelt was born in London, England, and moved to Brooklyn when he was eight years old. He graduated from Boys’ High School of Brooklyn, Dartmouth College, and Thayer School of Engineering. Mr. Munkelt has taught trigonometry and solid geometry at MHS for two years. Now retired from an engineering career, he is a familiar figure in Room 1 where he helps students unravel their prob- lems. HOMER S. MURRAY History and Economics Mr. Murray came to MHS this year from Springfield High School, where he had taught for some time. He has great interest in the subjects he teaches and has success- fully translated that interest to us. He says he enjoys the co- operation most MHS students have given him during his first year with us. After graduating from Spaulding High School, Mr. Murray studied at four colleges, including the University of Vermont. His outside interests include read- ing, fishing, gardening, and skiing.