Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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CLIFTON L. MIX Band Director BURTON B. MORRISON Boys’ Physical Education If ever you see a girl faint to the floor, You’ll know Coach Morrison’s just walked through the door. The varsity hoys agree he’s The Most, Of his coaching ability we really can boast. It’s Mr. Mix on the podium His baton in a two-four beat, Coaxing from his bandsmen fine A snappy musical treat. RUTH D. NIMS Commercial What did we do without her be foie? She’s a wonderful person and what’s more Her teaching ability in the commercial course Is a definite asset to our business resource. DORIS I. NEWTON Music She travels near, she travels far, She hikes up mountains tall. Sol, fa, me, re, ti, la, Miss Newton’s melodies call. DAVID R. NYHOEM Industrial Arts From Minnesota far in the west, Comes one of the teachers we like the best. Industriously teaching the boys in the shop, Mr. Nyholm in our book is the top.

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RUTH B. ILLINC;WORTH French Our friendly French teacher who joined us this year Has always a smile and lots of good cheer. About her stay in Paris she likes to relate, In class she’ll bring you up to date. ELIZABETH I). JOSLIN English The calm, patient teacher of English is she Who seems to get the point across excellently. Grammar and spelling, vocab and lit. Are all in her head, and you’ll learn every bit. VIOLET E. KETTELLE Guidance Counselor In the guidance department we have Miss Kettelle; We remember her orientation classes so well. Now that we’re seniors she tells us of college And helps us choose places to further our knowledge. r GRACE R. LEVADIE English In room twenty-eight is our southern belle Who likes silent study halls, we can tell. Her ability in English is certainly shown For her command of the language is indeed well-known. VERNE L. MCDONALD Commercial The commercial department is under his lead; And when he explains, you students should heed; For he certainly knows what he’s talking about. You’ll realize it later' when you’re trying it out.

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BIAGIO PALERMO General Science, Chemistry, Biology Who is this well-dressed, handsome creature? Why , Mr. Palermo, our science teacher. You will become quite circumspect, If his words you do respect. MARGARET M. RAMSDELL French, Problems of American Democracy Parlez-vous Francois, Mademoiselle? This we did with Madame Ramsdell. Comment allez-vouz and oui, mer ci Are the phrases we learn so easily. Biology Grasshoppers, spiders, snakes; and mice Are all dissected by Mrs. Price. With lab-coattails flying she’s on the ball, Making sure biology is learned by all. ROBERT W. SLOAN L nited States History, Modern European History A very sharp dresser and witty besides, An interesting history class he always provides. He’s an avid pr omoter of students abroad, His name is “Slipper'” on the faculty basketball squad. HELEN C. THIEME General Science, Home Economics One worth writing a “theme” about, This outstanding teacher we can’t do without; For home ec and science are her specialties. Mrs. Thieme, you are one of our necessities.