Orleans High School - Sword Yearbook (Orleans, VT)

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O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL 13 PAULINE SIMINO, “Squirt” Short and blond. Pauline is seen but seldom heard. She has a flaming blush when someone teases her, and has been a friendly and well-liked member of the class. We wish her the best of luck. Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Northern Vermont Music Festival Chorus 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Press Club 4; Senior Annual Staff 4. ANITA ST. PIERRE, “Neet” A quiet, friendly girl, Anita’s interests here at school have centered around the Home Ec. room. She is always cheerful and willing to help. Her hobby is writing letters. Best of luck always, Anita. Freshman Chorus 1; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Glee Club 2, 4; F. H. V. 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Press Club 4; Class Play Staff 3; Senior Annual Staff 4. PERLEY SYLVESTER. “Speed” Perley is a member of the quieter section of the class. Although we have heard little from him, he has always been an important and very co-operative member of the class. He has been interested in baseball and is an able pitcher. The best of luck to you, Perley. Fire Club 4; Athletic Association Officer 3; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Senior Annual Staff 4. MARILYN WRIGHT The title of “Good Citizenship Girl” which Marilyn won fits her very well. Scholastically seventh in the class, blond, and friendly. Marilyn is most often seen in the typing room. Her ambition is to become a secretary. Good luck. Marilyn. D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award 4; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Junior FYom Committee 2; Press Club 4; Officer 4; Class Play Staff 2, 3, 4; Senior Annual Officer 4 (Assistant Editor); Freshman Chorus 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; All-State Chorus 4; F. H. V. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ State 3.

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14 O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL ALBERT LONG. Al” Al. class president for the last two years, has one of the best dispositions in the class. Because of his ready grin, he used to be known as “Smiley. He plays the piano and the saxophone, and is a welcome addition to any gathering. Best of luck, Al. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2; All-State Band 3. 4; North- eastern Vermont Festival Band 3. 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3: Drama- tic Club 2; Press Club 3. 4; Class Play 4; Class Play Staff 2. 3; School Play Staff 2; Business Manager of Curtis Mag- azine Drive 3; Class Officer 3. 4; President 3, 4; Student Council 3. 4; President 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Senior Annual Staff 4; Press Club Officer 3. 4. YVETTE MASON. “Vet Yvette, scholasticallly the highest ranking member of the class, has been outstanding in athletics as well as studies. An Original, she is full of fun, likes to dance, and rates high in co-operation. Best of luck. Yvette. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3: All-State Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Northeastern Festival Band 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus 1; F. H. V. 2. 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 2; Press Club 2. 3, 4; Officer 4: Patrol 1; Class Play 4; Class Play Staff 2. 3; Athletic Association Officer 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Softball 1, 2; Senior Annual Staff 4. POLLY PARKER After spending her Junior year at Concord, N. H.. Polly returned to O. H. S.. to finish her high school career with us. Usually up to some deviltry, Polly is always ready to do her bit in furthering any worthwhile project, too, and we know that she will make a success of life. Good luck to you, Polly. Freshman Chorus 1; Girls Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Glee Club 2, 4; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Dramatic Club 2; Press Club 4; Class Play 2. 4: Class Officer 2. 4: Student Council 2; Officer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Softball 1, 2; Senior Annual Staff 4. BRENDA SCHOPPE. “Bren Ranking fifth scholastically in the class, Brenda has taken part in many extra-curricular activities and has proven both friendly and co-operative. Her spare time is spent reading, or with “Pete. and she would like, in the future, to write. To another Original we wish the best of luck. Band 2, 3. 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Mixed Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Northern Vermont Festival Chorus 3: All-S ate Chorus 4: Freshman Reception Committe? 2; Junior Prom Commktee 3; Dramatic Club 2; Press Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Editor-in-Chief of Hourglass 4; Class Play 2; Class Play Staff 3: Class Officer 1; Student Councii 1: President Girls Athletic Association 4; Vice President of A A 3; Manager Girls’ Basketball 4; Assistant Manager 3; Editor-in-Chief of Senior Annual 4.

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16 O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL ROBERT VINTON. “Bob” Bob. well-known for his excellent singing voice, has taken pare in many activites here at O. H. S., especially regarding Glee Club and F. F. A. Your cheerful disposition will be an asset to you wherever you go. Bob. Good luck. Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Double Quartet 2; Northern Vermont Festival Chorus 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 2, 3. 4; Music Scholarship Candidate 4: F. F. A. National Chorus 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Officer 3. 4; F. F. A. Public Speaking, F. F. A. Judging Team 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. District Officer 3; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Press Club 4; Officer 4; Senior Annual Officer 4. Class History ’Twas the third of September in ’38, quite a few remember that date—when we started school. Eighteen scared little cherubs” began their education under Miss Dorothy Porter. Among them were our nine originals: Dale, Era, Leo, Ronnie, Eddie, Esther, Forrest, Yvette and Brenda. In the second grade all went well ’til we started to read and learn to spell. We all remember the Eskimo scene we made in the sand box. Miss Kimball, who is now Mrs. Ciechanowicz, was an able teacher and lots of fun. Our third year was with Miss Renfrew. This was the year Bill came to our class. All we originals remember the day we made butter by shaking a pint of cream. We then proudly served it to the first and second grades along with crackers. We also enjoyed a trip to Dudley’s sugar place on Water Hill. Some of us were a little sick the next day. Right, Era? Three years had passed and we went upstairs, under the supervision of Miss Thelma Stearns. In the fourth grade we tackled long division and multiplication tables. Our musical talent blossomed in the form of a toy orchestra. We also recall that we got a lecture on traffic rules, because Frances Norris (a new-comer to our class) was nearly run over by the train. Up still another notch to our fifth year. Here Miss Marshall taught us. An important occasion was an invitation to a party given by the sixth grade. One boy, who is now in our class, said to an original, I gotta take you to a party, are you going to go?” She said, I suppose so.” My, how times change! Now at the half-way mark, we all hoped to make the seventh grade with care- ful preparation. Wasn’t that play we put on a riot? The title was The Beanville Community Christmas Tree.” The boys got so silly chewing licorice for tobacco they nearly