Randolph Union High School - Galloping Ghost Yearbook (Randolph, VT)

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GALLOPING GHOST Class Poem by SANDRA BRUORTON and ELINOR HUTCHINSON As we look back through our school years, Our studies, memories past, We know that we've gained knowledge That through all years will last. Although we don't expect to see That all our dreams come true, We do hope, though, that we can be Good workers through and through. To a new and brighter future, Clear of hindrance in our way, We look ahead with hope and faith On graduation day. We realize, when we reach this day, The day of graduation, The best years of our lives are past And now we seek new stations. We wish to thank the faculty For all they've helped us here, Because they've taught what we should know, We've nothing now to fear. We raise our heads withhopefulness, To make a better world, To achieve our tasks, and always help Our people when in peril. With sound of marching music, Heard floating through open door, Proudly, and with heads held high, Goes our class of '54,

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GALLOPING GHOST Commencement Program BACCALAUREATE EXERCISES Sunday, June 13, 1954, 4:15 P. M. Processional: Lead On, O King Eternal ----- Smart Invocation ------- Rev. Richard J. Falvella Where'er You Walk - - - ---- Handel Scripture Reading - - - Rev. Otis R. Heath Prayer ----- - Rev. Charles W. Saum The Lord Is My Shepherd - - - - Koschat Baccalaureate Address - Rev. Otis R. Heath No Shadows Yonder - - - ----- Gaul Benedict.ion ------- Rev. Robert S. Baker Recessional: O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee - - - Smith CLASS NIGHT EXERCISES Thursday, June 17, 8:15 P. M. Class Stunt by Sandra Morse, Ranee Cowdrey, Peggy Dalton, Laurence McGee, Carol Lewis BETWEEN THE BOOK ENDS Address of Welcome ------- Mona Jones Contents of Books: Class History - Jane Tewksbury, Phyllis Webster, Elaine Battles Class President's Address to Classmates - - - Jerry Osha Class Poem - - - Sandra Bruorton, Elinor Hutchinson Class Prophecy - Shayne Tabor, Gilbert Tabor, Mary Ann Stone Class Gifts - - Janis Rogers, Ronald Smith, Shirley Jarvis Award of Silver R's - Raymond Gray, Student Council President Gift to the School ------- Bernard Duto Class Will - Marilyn Gifford, Stella Blanchard, Louise Brigham Class Song ----- Joan Davis, Raymond Gray GRADUATION EXERCISES Friday, June 18, 8:15 P. M. Processional: Lead On, O King Eternal ----- Smart Invocation ------ -- Rev. Otis R. Heath The Lord's Prayer -------- Malotte Salutatory and Honor Essay - Youth Seeks an Education Mona Jones Honor Essay - Youth Meets the World of Work - Ann Potuznick You'lZ Never Walk Alone ------- Rodgers America, Our Heritage ------- Steele Honor Essay - Youth Uses Leisure Hours - - Eleanor Braley Essay and Valedictory - Youth Faces Responsibilities Phyllis Webster Thanks to Thee --------- Handel Presentation of Scholarships and Awards - - Prin. W. J. Gaidys Presentation of Diplomas ---- Mr. Edson E. Gifford, Jr. Chairman of School Board Benediction - - - - Rev. Hooper R. Goodwin Recessional: Alma M ater

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GALLOPING GHOST Class History - by JANE TEWKSBURY, ELAINE BATTLES, PHYLLIS WEBSTER In September, 1942, thirty-three little darlings were deposited by their mothers at the door of Mrs. Davis, who taught the first grade, to start their cruise through twelve years of school. One of our first experiences of discipline was when a chocolate bar was missing and we learned what it was to stay after school and have a private interview with the teacher. CP. S. Still a mystery.J Half way through the first grade, Mrs. Davis decided mail was preferable to these thirty-three little darlings and joined the Post Office in Bethel. Then Mrs. Norton finished with the A B C,s to send us into Miss Kinville's room. Here Jane Tewksbury learned about pushing buttons, when one of the boys dared her to push the fire alarm button. She still blushes at the thought of the crowd she drew. By the time we sailed into the third grade room, with Mrs. Stokes as our teacher, we had some boys who were becoming daredevils. Ronnie Smith poked Janice's pig-tails into the ink Well. He soon found out Mrs. Stokes knew how to poke, too! No one Went out of this room without lgnolyving his Roman numerals, thanks to the clock on the wall and Mrs. to es. Miss Walbridge was our fourth grade teacher and she introduced us to geography and history. We entered the fifth grade, with Mrs. Menard as our teacher. Some seemed to figure they had had enough history and geography, so they start- ed dating. Two of our couples were Ranee Cowdrey and David Billing- ham, and Carol Lewis and Kenneth Brooks. In the sixth grade Miss Marshall taught us our fractions and intro- duced drawing and the use of water colors. We had a real disappointment at the end of this year when our class picnic had to be held in our room be- cause of rain. History has it that Lois Rhoades had a terrific crush on Frank Patch this year. We sailed into junior high knowing we were really somebodies! This was the year we started toward our goal which was attained in '54, first by putting on a play, Whigs and Torries, Cfrom which we made 373, and by giving our first big social. Mrs. Birchard proved to be a very help- ful teacher this year. Mrs. Gray was our eighth grade teacher. We had a very interesting project this year, which was writing to such well-known people as the President, various senators, famous movie stars and other notables. We finished our cruise through eight years of school by going to Lake Dun- more on our class picnic. Mr. Boright presented us our diplomas and gave us a very helpful talk in preparation for high school. Ten of our original thirty-three entered high school together. In September, 1949, we climbed the stairs to our last four years of school. Included in our class were ten students who had stayed through all eight grades and also nineteen out-of-town students. Outstanding events this year included David Billingham demonstrating how to diaper , 13. I ffl ii.-'ff. , '