Orleans High School - Sword Yearbook (Orleans, VT)

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O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL 15 GERTRUDE WATERMAN. ••Gertie “Gertie, who has been with us for four years is rather quiet but always around when there is work to be done. She deserves the title of “best looking” in the class. Good luck, Gertie.” Press Club 4; Class Officer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Softball 2; Double Quartet 4. HERBERT WASHER. “Herbie The possessor of a winning personality, “Herbie has won many friends in the school. He never fails to see the humorous side of any situation. Best of luck, Herbie. Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Class Officer 1, 3, 4; Officer of Athletic Association 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Mixed Glee Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Officer of Magazine Drive 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4. Glcuil tJliAtosuf. Dear Friend: I’m a senior now and it seems as though it was only yesterday that my mother scrubbed my face, and peered into my ears and sent me off to school. With apple in one hand and my shiny” pencil box clutched in the other, I met my best friend and we started off, happily, to school. It was in the first grade where I made new friends and started my studies. Miss Dorothy Porter was an understanding teacher and I learned many necessary fundamentals which I have never quite forgotten. In the second grade our teacher was Miss Alice Dwinell. It was this year I went through the painful experience of doing arithmetic. In the third grade under the leadership of Miss Irene Butler I learned more difficult things and began to learn to spell. My first three years in school proved pleasant enough and I looked forward to climbing those stairs. In the fourth grade I found school the most difficult but came through with flying colors,” thanks to Miss Thelma Stearns. I remember we built an igloo and made Eskimo costumes. We also exerted our artistic talent and arranged an Indian village in the sand box. I guess the high light of the year was the operetta, 'Hansel and Gretel. One of our class- mates was Hansel, Arvid Barney. In the fifth grade I remember how thrilled I was when I read about King Arthur and His Court.” Under Miss Ila Marshall we had a truly pleasant year.

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14 O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL ANNIE SCOTT, “Belle” Annie has proven to be one of our most versatile mem- bers. She has participated in most sports, and was out- standing in basketball. We know she will be a success in anything she does. Good luck, Belle.” Basketball 3, 4; Press Club 4; Officer of Athletic Asso- ciation 4; Glee Club 1. 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club 3. 4; Fresh- man Reception Committee 2; Junior Prom 3; Year Book Committee 4; Girls’ Softball 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4. DEAN SIMINO Handicapped by living out of town, Dean has proven himself as a loyal member of the senior class. Dean has been an active member of the F. F. A. Good luck, Dean. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club 3, 4. GLORIA SIMINO Gloria, who lives out of town, is unable to participate in many school activities. In her four years of high school she has been a serious, likable girl. Best of luck, Gloria. Glee Club 1; F. H. V. 1; Junior Prom 3. DORIS SMITH One of the more popular girls is cute, grinning Dot. She has been very co-operative during her four years with us. Good luck. Dot. Basketball 2, 4; Press Club 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4: Officer of Athletic Association 3. 4; F. H. V. (officer) 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Mixed Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Fresh- man Reception Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Year Book 4: Girls’ Softball 3, 4; Officer Magazine Drive 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club (officer) 4; Class Play 2, 3. RALPH SWETT, Tweets” Ralph, one of the seven Originals,” is a likable, quiet fellow, with a sterling character. He is one of the con- firmed woman-haters of the class. Good luck, “Tweets.” Press Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; F. F. A. Officer 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Mixed Glee Club 1, 2, 3; All State Chorus 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol Captain 4.

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16 O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL In the sixth grade I felt I was quite learned—that was soon disproved. This was the year we rounded out our first six years of education. We were ably directed this year by Miss Pearl Shannon. In the seventh grade I recall studying about Vermont and making a flour map. Miss Ruth Hopkins was our teacher and we formed a dramatics club with the eighth grade. The most exciting event, I guess, was the two one-act plays we put on. We had some hilarious moments and enjoyed every minute of it. It was also in this year that Wendell Dewing from Island Pond joined our class. In the eighth grade I felt I had reached one milestone in my life. Again, an important event of the year was the dramatic club plays. I guess our biggest thrill was being presented our blue diplomas certifying that we had fulfilled the state education requirements. It was at this time I realized I must face respon- sibilities and make my own decisions. Starting in the ninth year I began my high school career. I started making new friends. Outsiders from Coventry, Irasburg and Albany, Westmore and Evansville entered our class and we soon all became great pals.” We all sweated” out Freshman Reception. I became interested in sports and music. Mr. Barton and M iss Kambour were our sponsors and they helped to make it a most exciting year. In my sophomore year many interesting events occurred. We discovered how much fun it was to dish it out” instead of taking it” at Freshman Reception. This year we took part in the three one-act plays. We also ordered our class rings this year. The Bullock twins from Chester, Vermont entered our class this year. In the Junior year I began to realize how much I owed to the school. This was the year we really became a class united under the leadership of Miss Gretta Rowe. We won the three one-act play contest and also won the home-room competition cup from the seniors. The biggest event was, however, the Junior Prom. How we struggled and planned to make it the success it was. I have now reached my twelfth year of school. This year we presented our last play, Happy Go Lucky,” the title of which may fit our class members a few years ago, but right now we are all searching for that one answer, What do I want to do next?” We are right in the midst of graduation plans and we never dreamed there were so many details to look after. I’m going to miss my classmates, the school, class and school picnics, the baseball and basketball games, plays, and many, many other outside activities. Seven members of the class are originals”-—makes you wish all of those starting with you could have finished at the same time with you. The originals are Patricia Johnson, Ann Gray, Avis Austin, Ray Davison, Arvid Barney, Norman Cloutier, and Ralph Swett. Well, I must look toward the future, and hope I’ll remember everything I have learned and witnessed at O. H. S. Sincerely, A member of the Class of 48