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

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20 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL CLASS WILL We, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty-one, having sound bodies and minds and having attained the zenith of wisdom in the remarkable space of four years, do hereby bequeath to the worthy recipients the following priceless gifts: To the future Senior class of 1952, we leave a private study hall, equipped with plush seats, snack bar, radio, and a supply of your favorite records to play when you’re tired of studying. The teachers may use this room by special permission from the Seniors. To Robert Stebbins, Edmond Atkins leaves a pair of jet-propelled roller skates so that Bob won’t always be just two minutes late for school. To Helen Looby, Sidney Barnard leaves his limousine jalopy, with his apologies if it doesn’t prove to be a good taxi for the class trips. To Winona Little, Janice Clark leaves her position as fastest writer in the shorthand class. Just a little practice will do wonders, Winona. To Joyce Larrow, Alma Danyow leaves a book entitled “How to Do the Charleston in Fifteen Easy Lessons.’ Maybe you’ll decide to stick to the old-fashioned waltz when you see what Alma’s version is, Joyce. To Joanne Charbonneau, Helen Field leaves her position as head of the class. We know you’ll make it, Joanne, if you are as diligent as Helen. To Patricia Little, Elaine French leaves her clarinet. Maybe it’ll help you to get into the band at last. Pat. To Raymond Bodette, Roger Gi-beault leaves the English class in stitches. We hope you can keep it as lively as Roger did, Bud. To John Donnelly. James Hanna leaves a few inches of his height, to be used only on special occasions. To Joan Peabody, Grace Hawkins leaves her quiet, unassuming manner. Not that you really need it Joan, but it may help to keep the hallway quieter. To the Junior Class, Helen Haw- kins leaves a supply of handkerchiefs for the tears they will shed when the Seniors graduate. To Mike McGrath, Alan Holmes leaves a pair of crepe soled shoes, so that Mike can walk softy into the study hall. To Paul Ripchik, Francis Hoose leaves his quiet, peaceful manner. We understand that you’re not really loud, Paul. To Alice Tucker, Dorothy Jaquith leaves five inches of her long, blond hair. Still, it might look out-of-place on you. Alice. To Colleen Bargfrede, Gwendolyn McGrath leaves her place as class de-bator That is, if you can beat the opposition. Colleen. To Richard Tarte, James McNulla leaves his ability to boast about his basketball playing. You can use a little practice, Dick, but don't go too far. To George LeBeau, George Moorby leaves his ability to tease the girls and get away with it. Be careful though, George, when their tempers begin to boil. To Lucy Case, Marion Moorby leaves a few of her numerous boy friends and corresponding problems. However, try to keep just one at a time, Lucy. To the Blue and White Staff. Florence Poulin leaves a supply of French poems, so that the French editors may take it easy next year. To John Stephens, George Rose leaves a book entitled, “How to Win an Argument on Any Subject.” To use especially in American History class. To nobody, Alan Russett leaves nothing. because he says he needs everything he has. To John Fisher, John Stebbins leaves his loud colors. It may cover up for your shyness, John. To Raymond Plankey. Joyce Tracy leaves her drawing ability. You’ll make a fine artist, as we can tell by some of the work you have done for the Blue and White. (Continued on page 24)

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BLUE AND WHITE 19 CLASS HISTORY As we look back on our first experiences at Vergennes High School we find that some memories have become very dim and others remain very vivid in our minds. At our first class meeting soon after the opening of school we elected the following class officers: President, James McNulla; Vice President, Alan Russett; Secretary, Alma Danyow; and Treasurer, Dorothy Jaquith. On initiation day we were asked to dress in unique clothes which, for the girls consisted of long underwear, and for the boys, dresses, both with the proper accessories. After this terrible but memorable incident, initiation day was forgotten. That evening we were officially accepted as members of Vergen-nes High School at a reception given by the seniors. At the close of our first year, the Class picnic was held at Bayside where everyone had a good time. One of the activities of our first year which proved to be an interesting one, was our trip to Burlington to visit the Freedom Train. Except for our President, James McNulla, whom we elected for the second term, we left the sophomore activities up to a different slate of officers— Vice-President, Jack Stebbins; Secretary, Helen Field; and Treasurer, Gwen McGrath. The class voted to give Mrs. Thurber a Sheaffer pen and pencil set as a go-ing-away present. To conclude our sophomore year we all enjoyed a class picnic at Ethan Allen Park. To get off to a good start for our Junior year we elected the following class officers: President, Jack Stebbins Vice-President, Helen Field; Secretary, Elaine French; and Treasurer, James McNulla. In order to raise money for our Junior Prom we had two raffles. The traditional Thanksgiving turkey was a raffle prize, and at Easter we raffled a ham. Also, we had two food sales whose proceeds likewise went towards the expenses of the Prom. One evening during the latter part of October the class journeyed to Middle-bury to see Margaret Webster’s production of “Julius Caesar.” We all enjoyed the superb acting very much. As May approached, we started planning for that big event the Junior Prom. This year we decided to have something entirely different. We dispensed with the Storm of Colors and in its place we had the gym highly decorated with a night-club motif. With multi colored crepe paper strips we lowered the ceiling to about a height of twenty-five feet. We had small, white linen covered tables at intervals around the edge of the dance floor. They were lighted with small lamps. The big eye catcher of the evening was the simulated silver bar. It sparkled and glistened in the dimly lit room. This bar was attended by four boys in white linen waiters’ jackets. The Ambassadors from Barre furnished the music for dancing. Everyone thought this was the most beautiful Prom ever presented, and. of course, we thought so, too. Helen Field and Florence Poulin were selected as delegates to Girls’ State. The alternates were Grace Hawkins and Marion Moorby. James Hanna Jack Stebbins and Francis Hoose were chosen for Bovs’ State. Upon their return they were requested to speak before many groups in Vergennes to relate the purposes and activities of these projects. Jack Stebbins was chosen at Boys’ State to represent Vermont at -Boys’ Nation in Washington, D. C. Not only the junior class, but also the city of Vergennes was very proud of Jack’s receiving this honor. James McNulla was chosen from Vergennes High School to go to the United Nations headquarters at Lake Success where he saw the U. N. in action. (Continued on page 26)

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BLUE AND WHITE 21 CLASS PROPHECY It is ten years since graduation and I have taken our Senior class picture from my album. There’s been quite a change in all the members of the class since that time. Many of their occupations are interesting and some amusing. Maybe as I look over this picture I can recall to mind what happened to all my classmates. Most of them are scattered in various places and I may have trouble relating all their adventures to you, but I’ll try, anyway. Edmond Atkins is one of our real old-fashioned Vermont farmers, and word has it that he is running his father’s farm now. He must believe in large families, too, because he’s married and is the father of seven children. It was always Alan Holmes’ ambition to be the clever manager of a dice hall. He established one in Reno. Nevada, a few years ago. He’s willing to plav any game with anybody, and when he does, he usually come out on top. Sidney Barnard is the one who used to dash around town in those hot-rods of his. He used to go so fast even the State Police got out of his way. Sidney is working out west now at an air base where they try out jets. His favorite pastime is to go for a ride in one of the slower travelling jets that goes oidy about 2000 miles per hour. He says it seems a little slow, though. Francis Hoose used to have fun tickling the ivories in school. He’s having more fun now. He's pulling ivories, but they aren’t the piano’s. They’re the ivories of fine, upstanding citizens of Vergennes. Francis is now the local dentist. Roger Gibeault is the principal of Vergennes High School now. He encourages all his students to laugh heartily. It seems that when he was in school, teachers didn't appreciate his laughing ability so he has instituted a new course for students in every grade. It is entitled “Advanced Jokes’’ and is taught by Mr. Gibeault himself. Since the sad passing of Hedda Hopper three years ago, Alan Russett has had a column in the Los Angeles Clean Sheet where he records all the latest romances and break-ups. He is noted all over the United States for his marvelous write-ups and nose for news. James Hanna has all the bobby-soxers swooning since he is now exercising all his charm and ability. His dainty feet carried him west soon after graduation from aggie school at UVM. He was looking for work as a western cowpoke but was discovered by a talent scout while surveying the Chicago stock yards. He is one of the top actors in Hollywood and his latest movie is a revision of his old favorite “We Shook the Family Tree. George Rose is president of the Rose Model Agency of New York. He is a much sought-after gentleman now for judging beauty contests. He modestly boasts that he received most of his experience from standing on Fishman’s corner in Vergennes, many years back. He has developed a very shrill wolf whistle with which to voice his approval of bathing beauty contestants. Janice Clark is head telephone operator at Vergennes. She is still giving wrong numbers to a lot of people. But, strangely enough. Sonny always seems to get the right number. Jack Stebbins started his political career at Vergennes High School with White House Conferences and debates. He first became mayor of Vergennes and then was elected Senator from Vermont. His debates on the Senate floor have caused nation-wide comment and a few demands for another Vermont senatorial election. Since the Stebbins Crime Investigation Committee has been televised, the sale of television sets has gone down, and the number of television viewers has decreased. After graduation, Elaine French went to legal secretarial school and got a job as secretary to Senator Stebbins. The lovely diamond on her third finger, left hand, seems to bear out a prophecy