Orleans High School - Sword Yearbook (Orleans, VT)

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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

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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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O. H. S. SENIOR ANNUAL 17 missed the spitoons. As a good teacher Mrs. Leslie told us we couldn’t have candy unless we brought some for all. So someone promptly did. Sooner than we would have believed possible, we were in the Junior High. With Mrs. Chadwick we studied budgets and girls’ physical education, which we thought rather strenuous at times. We certainly thought we were big to be in the high school building, having study halls and homework. We soon changed our minds about the homework, however. In the eighth grade, Miss Litchfield, now Mrs. Houghaboom, had our room. Our teacher thought we were a saucy bunch, and no doubt we were. General Math, was hard, but we managed to get through it and into high school at long last. School spirit got into our blood and the boys won the Junior High Championship at Newport. Our Freshman year was with Mr. Barton, and our high school fun had just started. Of course, we all dreaded Freshman Reception, but it was more fun than punishment. A lot of new faces from Albany, Irasburg, Coventry, Brownington, and Evansville joined the ranks and brought our membership up to thirty-four. This year we took an interesting trip to the freezer locker with Mr. Barton as guide. Our Sophomore year we planned quite a surprise for the Freshies. We really had fun putting on Freshman Reception, visiting the Freedom Train, and putting on our first class play. No Tuxedo” was a swell play even though we didn’t get the cup. We had loads of fun with Mr. Dermody and Miss Morse as coaches, and who doesn’t remember the party afterwards? Our Junior year studies moved on as we made our plans for the annual Junior Prom. By popular request, Mr. Dermody remained as our sponsor another year. We put on a Junior Prom which was a great social success. All of us were happily rewarded for the long hours we had spent drawing and cutting out fish, deep sea divers and fish-net decorations. Our class play, Charity Ball,” was a fine success, as was again the party afterwards at Dermody’s. Our Senior year—the end of high school work and fun. Mr. Dermody decided he could stand it to be our sponsor this last year, which pleased us all. Our final class play, Dad Takes a Rest Cure,” was hard work, but we enjoyed the party afterwards, and now we are looking forward to the day when 25 of us will receive our diplomas. As we look back through the years, some things stand out in our memories. Each one of us remembers different things, special events, but as a class we’re sure we’ll always remember: Freshman Reception; playing post-office at Ron’s birthday party: the day we had a fire at school—and Bill was gone!; Ron’s discovery of the 2 a. m. fire; those basketball games; Bud and Mariam; Bill and Annette; Pete and Brenda; getting our class rings; play rehearsals; Butts;” Kay Morse—a swell person; Junior Prom; Graduation week; Last Assembly; O. H. S.; and most of all, Mr. Dermody and the class of 1950.