Rutland High School - Talisman Yearbook (Rutland, VT)

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CLASS HISTORY In 1936, 240 wee green freshmen sneaked through the doors of Rutland High School on a bright, sun shiny September morning. At least, we thought the sun was shining, but most of us were in such a fog that we would not have known the difference, anyway. The upper classmen made us feel as uncomfortable as possible by laughing at each mistake we made. The fact that the had once been reshmen seemed all the . Y . . , . more reason for treating us as creatures of ridicule. However, they did give us a good time at the Reception, which served as an introduction to the social affairs of Rutland Hi h. As leaders that ear we chose Ph llis Rousseau for resident, , g , , Y Y P Shirle Kantor, vice resident, Burt Porter, secretar , and Suzanne Woodfin, treasurer. Y P Y Many of our boys proceeded to go out for football, while the girls took an interest in field hockey. Various clubs, such as Camera, Forensic, Bomartre, and Freshman Dramatics, engaged the attention of several of our members. We con- tributed our lirst bit to Rutland High School talent in the musical comedy, Love Goes Southf, and showed that we weren't really so gangling after all. Finally we passed into our second year of high school life. We now considered ourselves fullffledged members of this great school and immediately exercised our authority over the incoming freshmen. Of course, it took them twice as long as it had taken us to learn the ropes, even with such experi' enced aid as we gave them by way of frequent baths in the city park watering trough During this year some of our members interested themselves in Band and Orchestra, while others still centered their attention on sports and clubs. jean Hascall, Beverly Melen, Carolyn Brehmer, and Shirley Kantor were selected as assistant band leaders, and the following year were promoted to the position of alternating drum majors. Joyce Beauchamp headed our class and was aided by Robert Percey and William Russell. At last we entered our 'unior ear which rovided us with man memories. ' - 'l ' y an P ' 1 1 y The junior Prom, which was held in the penthouse in our gym, was one of the greatest of the events because of the noble efforts of cofchairmen Shirley Kantor and Samuel Tem le, and their committee. P Our class was again conducted by Joyce Beauchamp. Her assistants were Frances Clifford and Carolyn Brehmer. The Monitor Squad claimed 19 of our members and Charles Bruce was elected president. When it came time to choose our rings, We were all very enthusiastic, especially some of the boys who didn't expect to be wearing theirs very long.

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sf- 'Q' Ik '11 'qv ' 11 ...unniinn-.. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Frances Cllllord Treasurer Agnes Burke Vlce Presldent Phyllls Rousseau Presldent Barbara ones Secretary PRESIDENT S ADDRESS Tomght the class of 1940 welcomes you to the garety of 1ts commence ment festlvltres We are the 85th class to graduate from Rutland Hlgh School and from th1s pomt on We must face the trlals and trrbulatlons of thls world wrth the knowledge whlch we have gamed IH our twelve years of learnlng ln grammar and secondary schools of Rutland clty We appreclate nor shall we forget the way ln whlch our teachers and parents have braved wlth us the twelve years whlch are the most lmportant ones of l1fe Thursday mght we shall become alumnl of Rutland Hlgh School and rt IS up to us to see that the rdeals of loyalty honor and labor gamed rn our four years m thls school shall not be lost and that they shall be Passed on to those who succeed us Some of us w1ll presently enter the busrness world whlle others enroll ln 1nst1tut1ons of hlgher educatlon Whrchever one of these we choose, we should be thankful that we lrve ln a democratrc natlon and have the orderlng of our l1ves ln our own hands Whatever course we take, rn our years at R H S we have gamed one possess1on to be cherrshed always frlendshlp Chmprmdm May we always remember, llAm1C1 usque ad aras p,mL,S ROUSSEAU frlendshlp t1ll death I I l Q. 0 6 y , E 5 V -. fi VV - - l , , ' Q15 ' V 'L E. 1, In . S ll .' ,XS H' hh - , 5 , ' . ' 5 4 , 5 J , . J' ! . , . . I I J .h I I C ' D ! I V . ' A W I

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CLASS HISTORY-Joyce Beauchamp, Walter Hayes, Carolyn Brehmer, and Suzanne Woodhn were inducted into the National Honor Society. The musical comedy, Paris Merry-Go'Round, was put on this year with one of our own boys, William Rathbone, playing the lead. Bill will also be remem' bered for his murals which cover the front wall of Room 103, and also the one which will be placed in 101, As seniors we found the number who had managed to struggle through the previous years had decreased to about 166. Phyllis Rousseau was again elected president of our class. Agnes Burke became vice president upon the resignation of Robert Percey, and Barbara jones and Frances Clifford acted as secretary and treasurer, respectively. The National Honor Society selected six of our members this year: Agnes Burke, Frances Clifford, june McKee, Robert Percey, Barbara jones, and Martha Tem le. pAdmirable records have been compiled by our football, track, basketball, baseball, and tennis teams. Outstanding athletes of our class were Franzoni, Crowley, Moore, Percey, Martin, and Provan. jack Martin, as Gabby, and a capable cast of seniors, presented the unforgett' able comedy You're Only Young Once. Soon after this, another musical comedy, Sing A Song of College, was presented, William Rathbone, Martha Temple, and john johnson playing the leads. Suzanne Woodhn won our annual oratorical contest, and brought honor to both our school and our class by standing third in the dramatic tilt at Burlington. Other notable events of this year are: the achievement of the valedictory and salutatory honors by Sally Curtis and Ralph Hunt, the placing of the Senior Reception in the hands of Beverly Melen, Class Night, Samuel Temple, Commencement, Charles Bruce, Baccalaureate, Marion Shaw, Picnic, Joyce Beauchamp, and Freshman Recep' tion, Shirley Kantor. Editor Walter Hayes and Business Manager Theresa O'Shea and their associates are to be complimented on their fine work with the Talisman. We shall always remember the four happy years we spent in this splendid school under the supervision and guidance of our principal and other members of the faculty. Some of us will be going on to school and others will go into the held of business, as several of our classmates pioneers have already had the opportunity of doing as part of their class work this year. But wherever we are in the future, We know that our interest in one another and in Rutland High School itself will never fade. Respectfully submitted, NORMA GENNETT