Vergennes Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Vergennes, VT)

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24 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL about 5:30 and were shown to our rooms by the courteous bellhops. The rooms were very comfortable and were equipped with telephones and radios. We all met in the lobby at 7 :30 to depart to the Montreal Forum. We made the trip by taxi. Our reserved seats at the Follies were some of the best in the house. The Ice Follies were a spectacle never to be forgotten. The superb ice skating, the lighting, the glamorous costumes and the flashing skates were a glorious sight. Everyone enjoyed the Fo'lies immensely. After the Follies, we returned to the hotel. Some stayed at the hotel while others went out for snacks, bowline-, etc. Saturday morning some were up b-Vht and earlv to see the city, wh'le others remained at the hotel. It was raining and slushy, but many went out to see the sights of the city. Some s-’w ‘he Wax Museum. The Midgets, St. Joseph’s Oratory, and many other famous places. Many went on shopping tours and some took a tour of the city by taxi. Our bus arrived at the hotel at 2 I’. M. Saturday to bring us home. Everyone hated to leave. A tired, but hanpv group of seniors arrived back in Vergennes about 7:00 P. M. Saturday, still discussing their wonderful weekend. THE SENIOR PLAY '‘BEAUTY AND THE BEEF” The annual Senior Play. “Beauty and the Beef. was presented November 23. 1949. at the Vergennes City Hall Auditorium. It was very much of a success due to (he hard work and extreme effort on the part of a'l the class. I he play was under the able direction of Miss Merle Moulton. I he plav. “Beauty and the Beef.” hv Will iam Davidson, was a comedv in th ree acts centered around “Ginny Allen (Stephany Thompson) a quiz kid who had moved to a new town with hopes of losing her reputation as a “Brain. Ginnv meets “Beef Ander- son (Alan Langeway) who isn’t exceptionally brilliant but a marvel on the footba'l field. Ginny professes to be dumb to win his admiration but her act is exposed when “Foggy” Ryan (Bill Roberts) a friend of Beef, finds a loving cup won by Ginny for being the smartest quiz kid. Foggy is dating Franny Barton, the principal’s daughter, in order to graduate. Many things happen including the whole football team being given epicac on the day of the big game with a rival high school. In the supporting cast were Lester Allen (Henry Sisters). Ginny’s kid brother, Mr. Barton, the principal (Allen Mack), Molly Woods, the girl with the base drum, (Ramona Danyow), Mr. Woods (Albert Roberts), the school teacher Miss Bigby (Beverly Hawkins), the lady doctor, (Shirley Barrows), Mr. and Mrs. Allen (William Baldwin, Norma Bodette), Cheerleaders (Doris Burroughs, Frances Poulin, Mary Charbonneau), Football players. Bob Tracy, Ben Surprise, Jim Smith, also a sophisticate majorette p'ayed by May Ross. Franny Barton was played by Barbara Charbonneau. In the end Ginny gets her date with Beef, Foggy dates branny and everyone is happy. The success of the play can be accounted for because of the cooperation and hard work of the players and committee members. Our thanks and appreciation are extended to Goodheart’s Furniture Store for the furnishings used in the play and to Miss Moulton, our director. Jean Higbee ’50. CLASS OF ’50 BIDS FAREWELL Goodbye, dear friends and classmates Our high school days are done As we go on into the world There's a goal that’s to be won. If it’s college, work, or otherwise Let’s do it with our best And be grateful to our teachers For our years at V. H. S. Mary Charbonneau '50.

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BLUE AND WHITE 23 ADVICE TO UNDERCLASSMEN Seeing as how the Seniors seem to he getting along fine this year, we figure that the underclassmen could do with a little advice. We’re sure they’ll welcome it. For advice on how to raise the roof in Study Hall without getting into trouble see Bill Baldwin. He’s got a good technique. We know that most of you underclassmen need a little advice on behaving yourself in school. We advise you to see Joyce Stearns, Shirley Barrows, and Evelyn Farnsworth. They know how to keep quiet. Anyone like the left side of Study Hall? If so, see Norma Bodette and Barbara Charbonneau. thev seem to be over there quite a bit. Having trouble with your man? See Dorie Burroughs and Mary Charbonneau. They’ll tell you how to keep him in spite of all opposition. Right, girls? Any of you hoys who would like to charm the girls without half trying, see Wayne Charbonneau. He’s certainly doing a good job. If you’ve been wanting to borrow a car see Nonie Danyow. She not only has a new Ford but also a new Chevrolet. All of you iris that are forever being teased by the boys, had better see Beverly Hawkins to get some advice on holding your temper. Did you ever wonder how you can keep up with your studies and still look out the window every time you hear a car? Ask Jean Higbee. that’s her favorite pastime. Want any advice on getting your girl and keeping her? Ask Alan Lange-wav, he'll tell you how. If you want to know how to get up early, and still be peppy all day. see Clem Looby and Bill Roberts. They never act tired. On the other hand, if you want to sleep late in the morning and skip school see A1 Roberts and Jim Smith. They’ve got a good racket. Any of you boys wishing to be the strong, silent type, see Allan Mack. I m sure he could help you out. Some of you kids who would like a sunny disposition see Frances Poulin. She knows how to keep smilin’, no matter what happens. Have you been wondering about life in the Air Force? Just Buzz over to see May Ross, she'll tell you all you want to know. If any of you want to know how to appear to he studying, but really fooling, see I lank Sisters. The only trouble is. Hank’s laugh always give him away. If you want anv information on M iss Moulton’s family, see Step Thompson. She seems to know a lot about one male part of the family, anv-way. Believe it or not, a few of you might like to know how you can concentrate in a noisy study hall without being disturbed. If so, see Bob Tracy and Ben Surprise. I hey usually know how. I o he serious for a moment the best advice I think anyone could give you underclassmen is this. Get the most out of school that you can and be thankful to all your teachers for what they have done for you. Barbara Charbonneau '50. CLASS TRIP At 1 :C0 Friday afternoon, February 10, 1950, the senior class gathered in front of the school to start on their class trip to Montreal to the Ice Follies. Transportation was furnished by a chartered Vermont Transit Bus. Chaperones on the trip were Prin. and Mrs. Berry and Supt. and Mrs. Moulton. There was much merry making on the bus with a few card games and much conversation. Our stop at the Canadian Customs House was an interesting one. As we continued into Canada the weather changed somewhat. It was colder with a great deal more snow. Ye arrived at the Laurent ion Hotel

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BLUE AND WHITE 25 STUDENT VOTE Most Popular Girl, Barbara Charbonneau Most Ambitious Girl, Stephany Thompson Cutest Girls, Barbara Charbonneau and Dorie Burroughs Best Looking Girl.....Dorie Burroughs Biggest Wolfess, Barbara Charbonneau Best Sport.......Barbara Charbonneau Quietest Girl..........Joyce Stearns Most Cooperative Girl, Stephany Thompson Best Dressed Girl....Norma Bodette Best Personality, Barbara Charbonneau Best Dancer.........Mary Charbonneau Wittiest Girl....Barbara Charbonneau Most Studious Girl..Norma Bodette Least Studious Girl, Barbara Charbonneau Best Disposition.....Frances Poulin Most Likely To Succeed, Norma Bodette Least Conceited, Barbara Charbonneau FACULTY VOTE Most Popular Girl, Barbara Charbonneau Most Ambitious Girl, Norma Bodette Best Looking Girls, R. Danyow and B. Hawkins Cutest Girl.....Barbara Charbonneau Biggest Wolfess....Mary Charbonneau Most Likely to Succeed, S. Thompson, N. Bodette Best Sport......Barbara Charbonneau Quietest Girl..........Joyce Stearns Most Cooperative Girl, Stephany Thompson Most Intelligent Girl.Norma Bodette Best Disposition....Stephany Thompson STUDENT VOTE Most Popular Boy Jim Smith Most Ambitious Boy, Alan Langeway Best Looking Boy ....Henry Sisters Biggest Wolf Jim Smith Best Sport Quietest Boy Most Cooperative Boy.. Alan Mack Most Intelligent Boy .Alan Langeway Best Dressed Boy .Alan Langeway Wittiest Boy Best Personality.... ..Clement Looby Best Dancer ..Albert Roberts Most Studious Alan Langeway Least Studious Jim Smith Best Disposition Clement Looby Most Likely to Succeed, Alan Langeway Least Conceited ...Clement Looby Biggest Flirt Jim Smith FACULTY VOTE Most Popular Boy.........Jim Smith Most Ambitious Boy....Alan Langeway Best Looking Boy, Wayne Charbonneau Biggest Wolf.........William Baldwin Best Sport ................Jim Smith Quietest Boy ........Robert Tracy Most Cooperative Boy, Clement Looby Most Intelligent Boy. Alan Langeway Most Likely to Succeed, Alan Langeway Wittiest Boy ...........Clement Looby Best Disposition......Clement Looby