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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1952 volume:

THE BLUE AND WHITE COMMENCEMENT ISSUE 19 5 2 PUBLISHED BY THE PUPILS of tha VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL VERGENNES, VERMONT BLUE WHITE STAFF SENIORS TnmTp� 2,lect1S0 righ -Jane Barnard, Barbara Beach, John Donnelly, Emma Shondube, Harold Charbonneau, Tnhn wtfh� dyL Sfily BnSt0 ’ Mldcile row’ left t0 right—Ma rilla Place, Helen Looby, Rita Charlebois, Joyce Larrow, rw , ™ Y ncent- Pauline Gibeault, Joanne Charbonneau, Lorraine Andrews. Bottom row, left to right— Alice Tu kynn’ MlS Beny’ Lucille Little, Lucy Cass, John Stephens, Marguerite Lawrence, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Nelson, VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL BLUE AND WHITE 3 BLUE AND WHITE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF...........'...........John Stephens ’52 Ass’t. Editor-in-Chief ...............Nancy Sweeney ’53 BUSINESS MANAGERS..........Lucy Case ’52, Neldon Whitty ’53 Ass’t. Business Managers. . . .Alice Tucker ’52, Kenneth Booth ’53 PRODUCTION MANAGERS, Emma Schondube ’52, Nancy Clark ’53 ARTISTS....................Sally Bristol ’52, Ray Piankey ’53 David Cowles’ 53, Sharon Spade ’55 PROOF READERS..............jane Barnard ’52, John Fisher ’52 Joan Peabody ’52, Lillian Fleming ’53 MIMEOGRAPH........................Pauline Gibeault ’52, Lucille Little ’52, Marguerite Lawrence ’52 CIRCULATION MANAGERS, Harold Charbonneau ’52, Paul Ripchik ’53 GIRLS' SPORTS. . . .Joanne Charbonneau ’52, Shirley Hamilton ’53 BOYS’ SPORTS...............Richard Tarte ’52, John Brigan ’53 SOCIAL . .Barbara Beach ’52, Pat Little ’53, Mary jane Pollard ’53 JOKE.......Helen Looby ’52, Judy O’Connor ’52, Marilla Place ’52 LITERARY. . DeLisle Flynn ’52, John Fisher ’52, John Donnelly ’52 FRENCH..................Joan Husk ’52, Philip Wightman ’53 LATIN.........Norbert Charbonneau ’54, Marion Parkinson ’54 EXCHANGE............Lorraine Andrews ’52, Lucille Bodette ’53, Rita Charlebois ’52 SAFETY PATROL.......................Reynold Goddard ’53 ALUMNI......................Ruth Vincent ’52, Joyce Larrow ’52 BUSINESS ADVISOR ....................Principal James Berry LITERARY ADVISORS.......................Mr. Soule, Mrs. Nelson BLUE AND WHITE 5 DEDICATION i one who turned the fears and misgivings of underclassmen into the courage and hope of seniors; to a man who guided the youthful thoughts of the adolescent toward the ambitious ideals of the adult; to an educator who, through his careful teaching and efficient administration, turned ignorance into knowledges; to PRINCIPAL JAMES F. BERRY, TEACHER, ADMINISTRA- TOR AND FRIEND FACULTY Tow row, left to right—Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Grandfield, Mr. Poquette, Mr. Soule, Miss Demerritt. Bottom row, left to right—Mrs. Mundy, Mrs. Berry, Mr. Berry, Mr. Palermo, Mrs. Bodette. VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL 31IHM QNV 3ma 8 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Lorraine Marie Andrews “Lorry” Motto: “Experience is the best teacher” Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Latin Club 1, 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Play 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Lorraine is one of the quiet members of the Senior Class but she is always willing to give a helping hand whenever needed. Lots of luck to you in the future “Lorry.” Colleen Yvonne Bargfrede “Frenchy’’ Motto: “Fear not, neither be discouraged” Latin Club 1, 2, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 3, 4, Debating Team 3, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. Colleen needs no introduction. Everyone knows her and knows of the fine work she did in high school. She is always ready to lend a helping hand in school activities. The best of luck in the future Colleen. BLUE AND WHITE 9 jane Evelyn Barnard Motto: “The higher we climb, the better we view.” Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Latin Club 2, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Jane is one of the outstanding members of the Senior Class. She is very co-operative in every way and is a friend to all. We are all wishing you the best of luck in whatever you choose, Jane. Lucille Marion Barrows “Ceil” Motto: “Do to others what you would do to yourself.” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Lucille has been with us all her four years of high school and has become very well liked by everyone in her class. She is always willing to help. We will all miss her cheerful smile. Best of luck, in the future “Ceil.” 10 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Barbara Elaine Beach “Barb” Motto: “Time and Tide wait for no man.” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Play 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Barb is a neat and attractive senior, possessing a quiet and business like manner but always finding time for a joke. Good luck, Barb. George H. Bell “Ding Dong” Motto: “Integrity” Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4. George is a quiet, always good-natured senior, who is not as quiet as he seems, and will make friends wherever he goes. Best of luck, George. BLUE AND WHITE 1 1 Raymond H. Bodette “Bud Motto: “A person can go no higher than he aims.” Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. Patrol 1, 2, Blue and White Staff 3. Bud’s personality and smile will get him far, after he leaves V.H.S. We’ll miss you Bud. Good Luck. Sally Ann Bristol Motto: “So little done, so much to do” Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Patrol 1, 2, 4, Drill Team 1, 2. 4, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 4, Latin Club 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Play 4, Prize Speaking 3. Sally is an attractive senior who has taken part in many of the school activities. We know we’ll miss you on the basketball court. Best of luck always, Sally. 12 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Lucy Anne Case Motto: “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” , Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Debating Team 3, Senior Play 4, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 1, 2, Good Citizenship Girl 4, Girls’ State Alternate 3, Mixed Chorus 2, 4. Lucy is a cheerful senior who is always ready and willing to do anything she can for her school and her friends. She is always good natured and smiling. She was chosen Good Citizenship Girl, and is certainly worthy of the title. Best of luck to you in the future, “Lucy.” Harold V. Charbonneau “Hal” Motto: “You win with a smile and lose the same way.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, School Projectionist 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4, Senior Play 4, Blue and White Staff 4, Boys’ State 3, Junior Prom Committee 3. Harold is our handsome senior who is always willing to cooperate in school activities. We will miss his ability on the baseball team. Good Luck in the future, Harold. BLUE AND WHITE 13 Joanne E. Charbonneau “Jody” Motto: “If it can’t be done tomorrow, it shouldn’t be done at all” Basketball 2, 3, 4, Majorette 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Debating Team 3, Patrol 1. 2, 4, Drill Team 1, 2, 4, Blue and White Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 4, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Salutatorian 4, Class Officer 2, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Jeanne is the cute little senior who has accomplished much in her high school years. I am sure everyone will miss her on the basketball court and also in the majorette line-up. Best of luck in the years to come, Jody. J. Richard Charbonneau “Coony” Motto: “Live and Learn.” Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard is one of the good natured fellows of the class who’s happy go lucky attitude will win him lots of friends in the future. Lots of luck, Richard. 14 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Rita E. Charlebois Motto: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” , Patrol 1, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. We will all miss Rita for her quiet and friendly manner. For this reason she is well liked by everyone. She is always ready and willing to help at all times. We know she will make a success of everything she does. Best of luck always “Rita.” Lucille May Cunningham “Lucy” Motto: “Love is without fear, for true love casts away all fear. Patrol 1, 2, Drill Team 1, 2, Basketball 1, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White typist 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. Lucille is a pleasant senior who is always cheerful and willing to help. We know she will succeed in whatever she does. We wish you the best of luck in the future, “Lucy.” BLUE AND WHITE 15 John Robert Donnelly “Jackie” Motto: “Honesty is the best policy.”’ Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, Blue and White Staff 4, Freshman Reception Committee 4. John is a person with a rare personality which lets him make friends anywhere he goes. He joined the class in his sophomore year and has been a good student and class member. He also is active in different organizations outside of school. Best of luck, John in the coming years. John Wiley Fisher Motto: “Honesty is the best policy” Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, Blue and White Staff 4. Freshman Reception Committee 4. John is one of the quieter boys in the class. We wondered what he did with all his spare time, but realize it was spent in studying when he was rated as head of his class. Best of luck in all you attempt John. 16 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Allan James Fleming “Skinny,r Motto: “Never say die.” Boys’ Chorus 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4. Allen is one of the quieter boys in our class, but that’s only in school. His witty jokes and cooperation in school activities will always be remembered by his classmates. Lots of luck. Allen. DeLisle Mae Flynn “Dea” Motto: “Fear not, neither be discouraged” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Patrol 1, 2, 3 4, Drill Team 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 1, Blue and White Staff 3, 4. DeLisle is one of our studious girls. She always has a smile. Best of luck and happiness in the future, DeLisle. BLUE AND WHITE 17 Pauline Leona Cibeault “Polly” Motto: “He who seeks shall gain” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 4, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Freshman Reception Committee 3, Magazine Campaign Business Manager 4, Class Officer 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Pauline has been with us during the entire four years. We will miss her especially for her interpretation of French. She has become well liked by everyone in the class and she is always willing to help anyone. Best of luck in the future, Pauline! Joan Elizabeth Husk “Jo” Motto: “Live and Learn” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, Christmas Concert 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4. We’ll all remember Jo for her sense of humor which is so much a part of her life. Her cooperation and winning personality have won her many friends. We know you can’t help but succeed, Jo! 18 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Joyce C. Larrow Motto: “He who seeketh findeth” Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Patrol 1, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Girls’ State Alternate 3, All State Band 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Magazine Campaign Business Manager 4, Band Business Manager 4. Joyce is one of our cute little seniors who has a pleasing personality and always has a smile for everyone. She has been very active in school activities and will be missed in band and orchestra. Best of luck to you, Joyce. Marguerite ). Lawrence “Maggie” Motto: “Always leave yourself an opening.” Class Officer 1, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. “Maggie” is one of the more quiet seniors, but is always willing to help when she is needed. Best of luck in everything you do. BLUE AND WHITE 19 Lucille Avis Little “Ceil” Motto: “By courage and by faith.” Girls Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 3. 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Patrol 1, Senior Play Committee 4. Lucille is one of our cheerful ones and she is always ready to cooperate at all times. We are sure there is much success ahead for her. We will also miss her wit and humor in class and study hall. Lots of luck and happiness, “Ceil.” Helen Anne Looby Motto: “Why speak when you have nothing to say?” Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Patrol 1. 2. 4, Drill Team 1, 2, 4, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4, Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain 3, 4. Girls’ State 3. Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Play 4, All State Band 2, 4, All State Chorus 3, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Band Officer 3, 4. Helen is our cute senior who always has a sunny smile for everyone. We will miss her ability on the basketball court and also in the band. Best of luck to you in the future, Helen. 20 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Beverly Irene Murphy “Bev” Motto: “Smile and the world smiles with you: Cry and you cry alone” Beverly is the dark-haired girl of our class whom you never see alone. With your winning smile and ability to get along with people, we know you will succeed. Best of luck to you in the future and ever after “Bev.” Judith Teresa O’Connor Judy” Motto: “Care to our coffins adds a nail, no doubt, And every grin so merry draws one out.” Latin Club 1, 2, 3, French Club 2, 3, Glee Club 2, Class Play 4, School Paper: Assistant editor 1, 2, Story Editor 1, 2, Joke Editor 4. Judy is a student who joined our class for her senior year. She is always cheerful and very cooperative. She participated in many activities, yet always found time to keep up her studies and ended the year with the highest average in our class. I am sure Judy will always succeed in any undertaking. Best of luck, Judy. BLUE AND WHITE 21 Joan Alice Peabody “Joanie” Motto: “Better late than never, but better never late.” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Junior Prom Committee 3. Joanie is one of the girls in our senior class who is always ready to lend a helping hand and can always take a joke. With your sunny smile and willingness to co-operate with everyone we know you will succeed. Best of luck in the future, Joanie. Marilla Jane Place Motto: “Find a way or make one.” Patrol ,1 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Junior Prcm Committee 3, Senior Play 4. Marilla is the cute little blonde senior whose cheery smile and pleasing personality has made her many lasting friendships at V. H. S. We know that she will always win friends wherever she may go. Best of luck in the future Marilla. 22 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Marguerite Lorraine Robinson “Marg” Motto: “Always be ready to help others: It pays in the end.” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Majorette 1, 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Religion 1, Blue and White Typist 2, Senior Play 4. Marg is one of our ambitious seniors with a sparkling smile for everyone. We’ll all miss you Marg. Best of luck in the future. Emma Helen Schondube “Emmy” Motto: “Why take life seriously? You’ll never get out of it alive.” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Officer, 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Play Committee 4, Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Emma is a cute blonde who entered our class her freshman year. Emma has proved to be a big help to the class throughout her four years. She is willing and able to get along with everyone. The best of luck always, “Emmy.” BLUE AND WHITE 23 John A. Stephens “Johnnie” Motto: “Live and let live.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Co-Captain 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Patrol 1. 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 1, 2, 3, 4. Drill Master 4, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Class Officer 1, 2, 4. Boys’ State 3, Debating Team 3, Drum Major 2, 3, 4, Boys’ Chorus 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Senior Play 4. John is our witty senior who is always willing to co-operate with any situation. We will miss his basketball and baseball showmanship as well as good humor. Best of luck in the future, John. Richard H. Tarte “Dick:? Motto: “He who hesitates is lost.” Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4, Basketball Co-Captain 4, All Tournament Center 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Blue and White Staff 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. Dick is the “He-man” of the senior class. We are all going to miss his fine sense of humor and wonderful ability on the basketball court and baseball field. Best of everything to you, Dick. 24 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Alice Mary Tucker Motto: “It is better to be short and shine, than tall and cast a shadow.” Band 1, 2, 3. 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Girls’ State 3, Patrol 1, 2, Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Staff 2, 3, 4, Blue and White Typist 3, Girls’ Basketball Manager 2, 3, Band Officer 4 Alice is our cute little senior whom we know is going to be missed by everyone. With Alice’s winning smile and personality we know that she will always have the best of luck. Good luck, Alice. Ruth Beverly Vincent “Ruthie” Motto: “Do the very best you can today and tomorrow you can do better.” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Christmas Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. Blue and White Staff 4, Blue and White Typist 4, Patrol 4, Drill Team 4, Basketball Manager 4. Ruthie joined us her sophomore year. Although she is quiet, she is always willing to give a helping hand whenever needed. We know she will succeed in whatever she undertakes. Lots of luck, “Ruthie.” BLUE AND WHITE 25 CLASS MOTTO One life to live; One life to give CLASS SONG (Tune—Too Young) This class of nineteen fifty-two With all its members old and new, Now leaves old Vergennes High, To friends we say good-by, We hope to gain success in all we do. We’ll miss our teachers kind and wise In years to come we all will strive To keep our honor clean and true Dear old V. H. S. for you. Joyce Larrow ’52 Class Colors: Red and Silver Class Flower: Rose TYPISTS Top row, left to right: Lucille Barrows, Sally Bristol, Pauline Gibeault, Emma Shondube, Shirley Hamilton, Rita Charlebois. Bottom row, left to right—Ruth Vincent, Mrs Berry, Lucille Cunningham, Nancy Clark, Lucille Little, Marguerite Lawrence. BLUE AND WHITE 27 CLASS HISTORY On looking back four short years to September, (1948, we find we entered our freshman year in Ver-gennes High. (Not officially, of course.) At the beginning of our freshman year, we elected the following class officers: President, John Stephens; Vice President, Alice Tucker; Secretary, Marguerite Lawrence; Treasurer, Robert Stebbins. We officially became members of Vergennes High when we were initiated in the opening event of this year. Instead of the usual clowning, the Seniors were hosts to a party for the freshmen given at night in the gym. This year’s initiation was entertainment given m the form of a talent show. To bring our freshman year to a close, we held our class picnic at Bay-side. We started our Sophomore year witri nearly the same class officers: President, John Stephens; Vice President, Alice Tucker; Secretary, Emma Schorjdube; Treasurer, Joanne Char-bonneau. We concluded our sophomone year with the traditional class picnic at Ethan Allen Park. Our junior year started with a change in class officers: President, Alice Tucker; Vice President, Robert Stebbins; Secretary, Pauline Cibeault; Treasurer, John Fisher. . .The Junior class was the first class to put on an assembly program entitled, “Talent Show.” We held the customary raffles, one for a turkey at Thanksgiving, and again at Easter for a ham. We held several dances on Friday evenings and food sales on Saturday to help meet the Junior Prom expenses. For the |unior Prom we decorated the gym to represent a flower garden. The walls of the gym had evergreen boughs tacked on them. Flowers were made of white kleenex which were pushed into the boughs. The ce, was lowered and decorated with white and green crepe paper. The orchestra tor tne prom was the “Ambassadors,’' a I 2 piece orchestra from Barre. A little white picket fence, decorated with evergreen boughs apd colored artificial flowers, was placed around the orchestra. The numbers ’52 were made with colored flowers and placed on a background of silver. Tne juniors thought the Prom and the decorations were the best ever, but maybe we were a little prejudiced. Alice Tucker and Helen Looby were chosen delegates for Girls’ State. Alternates were Lucy Case and Joyce Larrow. John Fisher, John Stephens, and Harold Charbonneau were chosen delegates for Boys’ State and Raymond Bcdette was the alternate. We climaxed our junior year when some of the juniors went to Branbury Beach on a class picnic. We elected the following class officers our senior year: President, John Stephens; Vice President, Alice Tucker; Secretary, Pauline Gibeault; Treasurer, Harold Charbonneau. We raised money our senior year by selling candy and soft drinks during recess in the concession room. We also sold at home basketball games. The seniors had a work day in which every senior was supposed to work for a day and contribute the money we earned to the class in order to meet the expenses for the class trip. We also sold Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and writing paper to help meet the expenses of our class trip to Montreal. Lucy Case was chosen Good Citizenship Girl from the Senior Class of 1952. Many of the Seniors have taken a very active part in music, patrol and sports activities. We wish to give our thanks and ap preciation to the teachers who have (Continued on page 37) 28 . VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL , CLASS WILL We, the members of the Class of 1952 of Vergennes High School of the City of Vergennes, County of Addison State of Vermont, being of sound mind memory and understanding and having absorbed all knowledge that aforesaid Vergennes High School can present to us, do make, publish and declare the following as our Last Will and Testament: I, Lorraine Andrews, do devise and bequeath to DeWitt Clark my ability to get the car whenever I want it. It sure is.a quicker way to travel. I, Colleen Bargfrede, do devise and bequeath to Mr. Berry my book entitled How to Sell Magazines. I’m sure this will come in handy. I, Lucille Barrows, do devise and bequeath to Rachael Bristol my ability to get along with people. I, Jane Barnard, do devise and bequeath to Ann Langeway, my singing ability. I know Mr. Wallace will ap preciate it. I, Barbara Beach, do devise and bequeath to Jane Ripchik, my quiet ways and manner. It sometimes pays to be seen and not heard, Jane. I, George Bell, do devise and bequeath to Raymond Plankey my knack of never hurrying, but always getting there. You’ll live longer if you slow down, Ray. I, Raymond Bodette, do devise and bequeath to Kenneth Booth my corny jokes and horse-laugh. We haven’t heard much from you up until now, Ken. I, Sally Bristol, do devise and bequeath to Nancy Clark my ability to draw wolfish glances from the male population. As if you needed it, Nancy I, Lucy Case, do devise and bequeath to Jessie Cockran my big blush. Everyone gets a real kick out of it. I, Harold Charbonneau, do devise and bequeath to Paul Milo my ability to have a birthday every week. I hope you enjoy the singing as much as I have. I, Joanne Charbonneau, do devise and bequeath to Mary Jane Pollard, my swing and sway walk. Maybe the boys will look now, Mary Jane. I, J. Richard Charbonneau, do devise and bequeath to Spot Ross my bookie business. I hope you don’t lose as often as I did, Spot. I, Rita Charlebois, do devise and bequeath to Marion Parkinson, my ability to be able to go to the dances in New Haven every Saturday night. I, Lucille Cunningham, do devise and bequeath to Sandra Tucker my ability to go steady with the same boy for over a year. I, John Donnelly, do devise and bequeath to Neldon Whitty my book entitled, “How to Get In and Out of Elevators.” This should be a big help on your trip to Montreal, Gaylord. I, John Fisher, do devise and bequeath to Paul Bristol my silent character and keen mind. It wouldn”t do you any harm to use these, Paul. I, Allen Fleming, do devise and bequeath to Ernie Lackard my dump truck so you can taxi the class around and also so you can take more than one girl home at a time. I, DeLisle Flynn, do devise and bequeath to Patty Sheldon my ability to roller skate. I, Pauline Gibeault, do devise and bequeath to Phil Wightman, my ability to speak French. Some of those words are pretty tough, aren’t they, Phil? I, Joan Husk, do devise and bequeath to Joyce LeBeau my sweet shyness. Teachers sometimes appreciate it and so do the boys—sometimes. I, Joyce Larrow, do devise and bequeath to Judy Sweeney by skill at play rng the trombone. It’s a wonderful way to get rid of excess '‘hot air.” I, Marguerite Lawrence, do devise and bequeath to Margaret Booth my smart remarks in English class. They certainly help to pep things up. I, Lucille Little, do devise and bequeath to “Beanie” Miller my typing (Continued on page 37) BLUE AND WHITE 29 CLASS PROPHECY It has been some time sinjce gradua tion and I have been reminiscing a bout the good old times we used to have at V. H. S. Maybe I can recall to mind what some of my old friends are doing and relate their experiences to you. You may find some of them amusing, as I know I have. John Stephens entered college and he has since then taken over his father’s position as the local pharmacist. He is married and the proud father of two children. He is also running in the city’s next election for mayor. Lucille Barrows joined the Women’s Air Force shortly after graduation. She is now stationed in Washington, D. C., and is a secretary for a naval officer. Colleen Bargfrede entered nurse’s training and is now running her own nursing home in Middlebury. Oh yes, she also married a state trooper we used to see her talking with after school. Richard Tarte is now playing professional basketball with the Celtics of Boston. He is married and owns a beautiful home on Cape Cod and has five lovely children. Helen Looby has her own specialty piano show at the famous Stork Club in New York City. She used to thrill all her fellow students with her jazz and her version of “Whispering.” Marilla Place entered the Mary Fletcher Hospital for nurse’s training and she has since then married Dick Sorrell. Since she is now staying at home, her training has helped her in taking care of her husband and children. After graduation, Lucille Little was employed by the New York Times. She is editor of the Love-lorn Column as she has had quite a bit of experience with cupid himself. Her advice must be pretty good because she is now married to joe Hebert. Winona Litttle is now the proud owner of the Taffy Beauty Salon” in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her special hair style “The Fanfare” is known throughout the United States and so is her chop chop hair cut. Vergennes now proudly boasts a-bout their new theater, owned and operated by Harold Charbonneau and Raymond Bodette. It is situated where the park used to be and contains all the modern conveniences, such as soft plush seats which may be tilled back for real comfort. Upon entering the theater it is necessary to remove your shoes and check them so you wiil not soil the costly oriental rugs. Sally Bristol is employed by Conover’s Model Agency. She is married to Jim McNulla and they own a beautiful home on Park Avenue. Pauline Cibeault attended Castle-ton Teachers’ College and has taken over Mrs. Bodette’s position as French teacher at Vergennes High School. After graduation Lucille Cunningham obtained a stenographic position with the Prudential Life Insurance Company and is now the office supervisor. She married Eddie Nelson and they are now living in Burlington. George Bell is now the owner of a ranch in Texas. It is called the ‘‘Triple Bell Spread.” Let me warn any of those who may be planning on paying him a visit—he’s known . as “Sharpshooter Bell.” Rita Charlebois now owns the Middlebury Inn which has obtained nation wide fame. She met and married a fellow from Middlebury. Joanne Charbonneau now teaches twirling. She has an exceptional class known as the ‘‘Swing and Sway Twirl aways.” She obtained all her experience in high school as star majorette. John Fisher turned out to be the farmer of the class. He is running his father’s farm in Addison. I have heard that he is also raising a family. Joyce Larrow is a fashion designer iq Paris. I am sure you must have all seen her very latest hat creation which they call “Cone with the Wind” Ruth Vincent is a desk clerk and 30 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL receptionist in the famous Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. I have heard that she is wearing a lovely diamond on her third finger, left hana. Lucy Case is the star reporter for the Daily Cub, the newspaper ot newspapers. bhe met and married a teilow from Middlebury, and they are now living in Philadelphia, Pa. John Donnelly, the shortest boy in our class, is now a famous jockey. He gained nation-wide publicity in his famous runs at the Santa Anita Race T rack. Beverly Murphy took a home making course at UVM and is now a home Economics teacher in Brooklyn nigh School, Brooklyn, New York. Marguerite Robinson also joined the Women’s Air Force. She is now stationed in Egypt and has complete control of the flight tower in Cairo. Richard Charbonneau, the boy who broke so many girls’ hearts while ifi high school, is now a famous production manager for MCM. He met and married a very prettfy movie star and they are living right in Hollywood. Joan Husk is at home. During her spare time she teaches a class in dancing. Her special dance is the Charleston. Her class is called the Southern Belles” and they are soon to appear on television. Alice Tucker took a Civil Service Exam immediately upon graduation from high school. She was offered a job by the government and is now private secretary to the President him self. Joan Peabody entered nurses’ training and upon graduation accepted a position as nurse in St. Albans Nava! Hospital in St. Albans, L. I. Her ability to get along with boys in high school has enabled her to become quite popular nurse with the sailors and officers as well. Allen Fleming turned out to be the inventor of the class. He is now work ing out west on a special invention which will make it possible for all students to receive straight A’s and pass all tests without a bit of studying or worrying. I am sure if his invention is a success it will be approved by students all over the world. Lorraine Andrews married and settled down to be a perfect housewife. She and her husband are living on a farm and they have a cute pair of twins. Barbara Beach has opened a resort in Tampa, Florida. If is called the Come and Throw Your Cares Away Club.” May I advise any of you who may be planning a vacation to visit Barbara. I am sure she can help you too. Marguerite Lawrence was employed by the Burlington Free Press as stenographer upon graduation. She has since rhen married a cute little Frenchman and they now own their own farm in Farmingdale, New Jersey. They also have three children. Jane Barnard attended UVM and she is now teaching the fifth grade in Burlington. She also met and married a fellow from Burlington. DeLisle Flynn is now appearing with the Roxyettes at the Roxy Theatre in New York City. She obtained her experience in the Senior Play while in high school. Judith O’Connor opened a girls’ school in Des Moines, Iowa. Her pleasing personality has made her very well liked by all her students. Now for myself, I took a Civil Service Exam after graduation. The government offered me a position with the Commerce Department and I am now in Madrid, Spain. My husband whom I met and married in Arizona is also stationed here in Madrid with the United States Air Force. Now as I look this over, I wonder what changes will take place and what will happen to our class within the next few years. I feel confident that the graduation of the class of ’52 was a much needed addition to this big wide wonderful world. Emma Schondube ’52 BLUE AND WHITE ADDRESS TO THE UNDERCLASSMEN As our glorious high school days are drawing to a close, we, the Senior Class ot I S 52, would like to leave a little advise to the underclassmen. We’re sure if you follow these insrruc tions faithfully you will succeed almost anywhere. If you want to be an all round sort of person, see Helen Looby. She not only has played basketball tor four years, but has played in the band, and orchestra; as well as being a patrol and drill team member. She surely has school spirit! Anyone need some answers to farming problems? I’m sure that John Fish er could put an end to your troubles. He really has the knowledge for such problems. Right, John? Boys, are you having trouble with your gal? See Harold Charbonneau for some helpful advice. He surely has the “know-how!” Would anyone like to get some inside secrets on how to keep boys company in Korea? Delisle Flynn seems to have some very good ideas that work wonders. Would you really like to learn how to be a speed expert on the typewriter? See Marguerite Lawrence. It can truthfully be stated that if there were an enforced speed limit on the typewriter, Marguerite would be fined constantly. Are you having difficulties trying to study in a noisy study hall? ‘‘Judy” O’Connor has proved that she can do it. Must be the ear-plugs! Do you feel low, cranky, and cross? Jane Barnard and Lorraine Andrews have a few secrets on how to keep smiling, (come what may you might find it helpful.) Anyone need lessons on how to keep quiet and enjoy it? Maybe George Bell could give the answers. I’m sure he has them! Need to get somewhere in a hurry? I think Joan Peabody has an answer to your problem. She can practically be somewhere before she starts. Do you like to talk in study hall? See Marilla Place; she talks quite a bit but seldom gets caught. Is it assignments, Marilla? Want to learn how to drive a truck in three easy lessons? See Allen Fleming for that needed art. Need lessons on how to be a good majorette? See Sally Bristol. She has led the band now for 2 years. Are you seeking knowledge in the line of basketball and baseball? Richard Tarte, I’m sure, can help you. Want to be liked by the teachers? Sea John Donnelly. He has the right technique. Do you need to learn how to be an efficient secretary? Rita Charlebois, Emma Schondube, Lucille Little, Lucille Cunningham, Lucille Barrows and Pauline Gibeault are doing good jobs around V.H.S., and I’m sure could give you numerous suggestions. Need a knack on how to drive the teachers nutty? Lucy Case has acquired quite an art. Maybe she’ll let you in on a few so you can try your luck. Want to be both an athlete and a Casanova? See John Stephens. He’s both! Having trouble with your fella straying? Ruth Vincent sure has a technique. Must be Spot has a magnetic heart and Ruth Jias a magnet! Need help on how to make witty remarks and get away with it? I’m sure loan Husk has a few she’ll share with you. Would you like to be small and still be seen? Alice Tucker is both. It’s really Alice’s personality that shines through. Do you need some help with a hammer? ‘‘Bud” Bodette can give you lessons on how to hammer and yet not hammer your thumbs. Do you have trouble about getting caught reading notes in class? ‘‘Bev” Murphy has a really ‘‘sharp” technique Practically fool-proof! (Continued on page 37) UJ KJ CLASS OFFICERS Top row, left to right—John Campbell, Robert Ross, Robert Grant, Neldon Whitty, John Stephens, Donald Little, Harold Charbonneau. Middle row, left to right—Robert Hamel. Wayne Ganson, Judy Sweeney, James Litch, Patricia Jaquith, Pauline Gibeault, Patrick McNulla, Raymond Vincent. Bottom row, left to right—Nancy Clark,' Dorothy Sorrell, Constance Collett, Suzan Bodette, Mary Young, Alice Tucker, Lucille Bodette, Rena Charlebois. BLUB AND WHITE 33 SENIOR CLASS TRIP One of the highlights of every senior class is tneir class trip which is looked forward to and planned for all during the senior year. Our class was no exception. We sold pop and candy bars at the basketball games and had rhe concession room at school. We also had a few ‘‘Vic” dances and received a little money from the Senior Play towards our expenses. After mid-yea. exams we really began to be concerned with the trip. We decided wa wanted to go to Montreal to see the Ice Pollies. After some controversy on whether to go the 2nd and 3rd or 9tn and 10th of February, we finally decided on the 9th and 10th. Still being a little short on our financial standings we planned work days. On these days each member of the class went to work on any job he could find; then donated what was earned to the common cause. Soon the awaited day arrived. A chartered bus left around 8:30 Saturday morning with twenty-nine seniors and Mr. and Mrs. Berry aboard. There was much singing, joking, and merrymaking all the way up. We stopped in Swanton where we obtained candy, pop, sandwiches, ice cream and anything else one might have desired. After a short stop at the Canadian Custom House we started on the final lap of our journey. We arrived at the Laurentian Hotel about 12:30 P. M We were shown to our rooms which were extremely comfortable. Then most of us went to get something to eat. The hotel’s restaurant proved satisfactory. At 2:30 Saturday afternoon we gathered in the lobby of the hotel, then we went on a tour of the city with Mr. Berry. We rode on the trolleys up in Mount Royal. There we saw the Wax Museum and Saint Joseph’s Oratory. We wanted to visit the Midget Palace but found it closed. Around 6:30 we all took taxis back to the hotel. We went out to eat on returning to the hotel. Saturday night was spent in numerous ways. Some toured the city in taxis, as it was a snowy night, and unpleasant for walking. Others attended movies, while some remained at the hotel. I am unable at this point to disclose the exact hours of retiring as it remains unknown. Everyone was up bright and early Sunday morning. Many attended church while others went sightseeing After we had returned the rest of the morning was spent around the hotel. After dinner we met in the lobby, received our tickets for the Ice Follies, hired taxis and away we went to the Forum. We were ushered to our reserved seats, some of the best in the house. During a short wait for the Ice Follies to start we chatted and examined the Forum. The overture began as the house lights dimmed. We stood for a minute of silence in reverence of the late King George VI. The Ice Follies were beyond description. The main features were: Crinoline Cardens, Billy Goat-Tee and Pals, Bonnie Highlanders, A Visit With Santa Claus, Family Picnic, Cheer Leader Acrobatics, Romance at The Royal Hawaiian A Most Unusual Wedding, The Jerks, A Young Debonair, The Great Animal Trainer, Nipponese Sekku, Ice Dance Interpretations, and Yankee Doodle Day. The technique of each individual was an art of perfection. The precise timing, elaborate costumes, the symphonic blending of color and beauty together with different lighting effects, all contributed to make up the spectacular ice extravaganza. On leaving the Forum we took taxis back to the hotel where we soon departed with much regret on our homeward journey. The trip home was anything but dull as there was a contest on which half of the bus could outsing the other half. An extremely exhausted group, but one with many happy memories reached Vergennes around 10:30 on Sunday night. DeLisle Flynn ’52. BLUE AND WHITE 35 THE SENIOR PLAY On December 1 8, after more than six weeks of hard labor, the senior class presented, under the direction ot Mr. Walter Wallace, ‘‘Our Miss Brooks ' a comedy in three acts. It is the story of the many difficulties en-countered by a senior class in readying me p ay “Lost Horizon tor public appearance. The principal, Mr. Wadsworth, played by Neldon Whitty, a junior, rirst assigns the play to the music reacner, Miss Audubon, (DeLisie Flynn), but after watching the tryouts, and the tearful conditions fast developing, he gives the task of director to a very unwilling Miss Brooks, the English teacher (Lucy Case). The next few weeks offer her a full schedule—her regular schoolwork, coaching the players, racing to make, paint and furnish the sets before opening night, and feuding with Coach r,ugo Longacre (John Stephens), IVir Wadsworth, Mrs. Allen (Sally Bristol), Miss Audubon, and the school board, singlely or in combination. Through it all Miss Finch, the librarian (Barbara Beach), is her faithful stand-by. Jane (Marilla Place), also has her problems—-she likes Ted Wilder (Allen Fleming), the main-stay of the basketball team, but Ted likes Rhonda Allen (Joyce Larrow); Sylvia (Alice Tucker), the stage manager, must try to stimualte the interest and action of the other students. Marge (Joanne Charbcnneau), Faith (Lorraine Andrews), Doris (Marguerite Robinson), Elaine (Pauline Cibeault), Elsie (Judith O’Connor), Mary (Colleen Barg-frede), and Lee (Helen Looby.) . . The end finds Ted and Jane together at last, and the success of ‘‘Loot Horizon” leaves everyone reconciled with Miss Brooks, especially Hugo. Finding enough boys to fill the five male roles was our first big problem. Most of the boys had jobs which would prevent them from attending rehear- sals. Finally 2 parts, Stanley and Martin were rewritten as Lee and Mary, and Neldon Whitty, a junior, took the principal’s part. Cleaning the stage and dressing rooms, painting the flats, furnishing the set, and collecting the properties was sandwiched between long rehearsals in a freezing City Hall; the cast was kept very busy until the great night. Because of the snowstorm December 18, the play was again given on January 1 1. It’s surprising how much can be forgotten in a month; ingenious ad-libbing pulled us through many a tight spot. Mr. Wallace had a tough job, and we all appreciate his patient coaching and ever-ready know-how, without which there would have been no play. Special thanks also belong to prompter Lucille Bodette, curtain tender Edward Coupe, stage manager Donald Little, sound effects man Charles Ross, switch man Charles Coupe, and to all others who contributed time and effort toward the success of the play. To any class that is hesitant about having a class play, we offer this ad-vcie: have it! The fun and experience you’ll get from the play will more than make up for the sacrifices involved. Judy O’Connor ’52. CLASS POEM Though our high school days are over We have really just begun To look ahead to future years And the goal that’s to be won. We’ll always remember our teachers And the knowledge we’ve gained while here. We’ll remember our friends and classmates Who have made these years so dear. As we meet each task set before us We will strive in whatever we do To try and keep the honor of The class of ’52 Alice Tucker ’52. BLUE AND WHITE 37 CLASS WILL Continued from page 28 ability. We know those keys all look auke, Beanie. I, Helen Looby, do devise and bequeath to Shirley Hamilton my exceptional basketball ability. I'm sure they can use it next year. I, Beverly Murphy, do devise and bequeath to Bob Grant my curly hair so you won’t have to have another Toni. I, judy O’Connor, do devise and bequeath to Sally Bush my big smile. It never does any harm to smile once in a while. I, Marilla Place, do devise and bequeath to Ken Drew my light eating habits. We know about those three-steaks at one meal, Ken. I, Joan Peabody, do devise and bequeath to Dick Bristol my excess energy. Maybe this is just what you need I, Marguerite Robinson, do devise and bequeath to Carol O’Connor my knack of infuriating Mr. Soule every day in English class. It really keeps the class lively. I, Emma Schondube, do devise and bequeath to Bruce Broderick my ex ceptional ability at taking shorthand. I, John Stephens, do devise and bequeath to John Brigan my system of getting to school at the last second every morning. Now you can sleep that extra half hour and still make it. I, Richard Tarte, do devise and bequeath to Paul Ripchik my ability to play a good game of basketball without bragging about it. People will appreciate it just as much. I, Alice Tucker, do device and bequeath to Janet Swenor my muscle building set. I hope it does you more good than it did me. I, Ruth Vincent, do devise and bequeath to Lucille Bodette my book entitled, How to Avoid Fighting with Your Boyfriend. I’m sure this will come in handy, Lucille. John Stephens’52. ADDRESS TO THE UNDERCLASSMEN (Continued from page 31 ) Need a weight reducing formula? Colleen Bargfrede certainly has a remarkable formula for making extra pounds vanish. Want to get through high school without studying and still be in one of the highest ranks of the class? See “Jody” Charbonneau for the remarkable secret. Need help in getting along with people? See Barbara Beach. She will give you some advice I’m sure. For “corny” jokes that can’t be beat see “Marg” Robinson. She has pulled some “corny” ones while here. Need a knack for attracting sailors? I think Joyce Larrow can help you out in this department. Need lessons on how to push a broom and similar duties? See Richard Charbonneau. He recently demon strated that he has a good technique. Last of all we can advise all of you underclassmen to do your best while here and enjoy yourself. These four years of high school will be some oi the best years of your life. Lucy Case ’52. CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 27 been so patient and helped us through cur four years of high school, as graduation will bring this class history to a close. Marguerite Lawrence ’52 VERMONT There isn’t a state that equals ours, Or a state that could ever be, So full of pride; so full of life; Or so full of Liberty. We are proud of what wa stand for, We are proud of our scenery too, We are proud of many other things, Among them------namely, you. Barbara Clark ’54. 33 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL CONSERVATION FARMING FOR ABUNDANT LIVING Living in Vermont as I do, I have a pretty good idea about farming. Although I have not lived here very long, I know how greatly the farmers depend on their crops. Since I have not seen any examples of soil conservation myself, I will have to use literature for my essay. In the early years of our country, the pioneers chopped the trees and used them for their houses and for heat. Their very life depended mostly cn the natural resources that were in our very rich country. It is only in the last few years that we have actually known that our natural resources would soon be completely used if we did not do something about it. We have been using the gifts of nature very carelessly. Chopping trees and not replacing them, continually using the soil until there was nothing left but sand and mud, are just two of the very many ways in which we have wast ed nature’s priceless gifts. There are many ways that we can improve the soil that has been so badly neglected. The most importan! things to do are to plant trees and small shrubs to hold the soil in place and keep the water from washing a way all the rich topsoil. There are many indirect ways in which soil erosion affects life. When the banks of rivers cave in the mud kills the fish in the river. The wild animals leave or are killed when the forests they live in are destroyed. The fur business depends on the soil. When the government finally realized that they must do something a-bout this business of erosion they di vided the United States into regions. Each state in its region had a technician. Each county met with their coun ty agricultural agent who went around to the different farms and worked out a plan for conservation according to each farmer’s own particular need. Water disposal was found to be the most important need of the farmers. The motto of this group could be the most important need of the farmers. The motto of this group could be said to be, “Put every acre to its best use, treat every acre according to its needs.” I am sure that as long as we realize that the resources that nature has given us are not everlasting and we have a government that will work with us to improve them, we will survive this period of uncertainty concerning our natural resources. Marion Parkinson ’54. A CONFESSION TO THE TEACHER I came to Vergennes in ’51 To get myself some schooling, I learned the teachers expected hard work And would tolerate no fooling. I did my homework, Then crammed for my tests And remembered that Seniors Consider Frosh pests. I kept my marks fair As the year passed by Then when June came I heaved a big sigh. But Autumn soon came The vacation was o’er I waited, —a sophomore At the high school’s front door. I’ve really kept busy To get my marks high And all the activities Make the days fly. Then an assignment for Friday I remembered one night. Was a story, poem or essay. And it must be just right. I spent all that evening Just racking my brain, For a subject to write on But all was in vain. So please, Mr. Teacher Have pity on me, Don’t mark this an F At least give me D. Judy Sweeney ’54. BLUE AND WHITE 39 STUDENT VOTE Most Popular Girl......Alice Tucker Most Ambitious Girl.. ..Lucy Case Cutest Girls...........Alice Tucker Joanne Charbonneau Best Looking Girl......Joyce Larrow Biggest Wolfess.........Sally Bristol Best Sport..............Helen Looby Quietest Girl............Joan Husk Most Cooperative Girl . . . .Lucy Case Best Personality.......Alice Tucker Best Dancer.............Helen Looby Wittiest Girl . . Joanne Charbonneau Most Studious Girl, Colleen Bargfrede Least Studious Girl, Marguerite Robinson Best Disposition.........Lucy Case Most Likely to Succeed, Judy O’Connor Least Conceited........Joan Peabody Joan Husk Judy O’Connor Pauline Cibeault Best Dressed Girl.......Sally Bristol STUDENT VOTE Most Intelligent Boy....Jchn Fisher Most Popular Boy. . . .John Stephens Most Ambitious Boy. . . .John Fisher Best Looking Boy, Harold Charbonneau Biggest Wolf...........Richard Tarte Best Sports............Allen Fleming Richard Tarte Quietest Boy.............George Bell Most Cooperative Boy. .John Stephens Wittiest Boy.......Raymond Bodette Best Personality. . . .Raymond Bodette Best Dancer............John Stephens Most Studious Boy......John Fisher Least Studious Boy, Richard Charbonneau Best Disposition Raymond Bodette Most Likely to Succeed, John Stephens Least Conceited........Allen Fleming Biggest Flirt.........John Stephens Best Dressed Boy. . . .John Stephens FACULTY VOTE Most Popular Girls.......Lucy Case Helen Looby Most Ambitious Girl, Colleen Bargfrede Best Looking Girl......Joyce Larrow Cutest Girl. . . .Joanne Charbonneau Most Likely to Succeed.... Lucy Case Best Sport...............Lucy Case Quietest Girl.. Marguerite Lawrence Most Cooperative Girl.... Lucy Case Most Intelligent Girl, . . Judy O’Connor Best Dispositions. . Pauline Gibeaultt Judy O’Connor Lucy Case Alice Tucker FACULTY VOTE Most Popular Boy . . . .John Stephens Most Ambitious Boys. .John Stephens John Fisher Best Looking Boy, Harold Charbonneau Best Sports...........John Stephens John Donnelly Raymond Bodette Quietest Boys............George Bell John Fisher Most Cooperative Boy, Harold Charbonneau Most Intelligent Boy. . . .John Fisher Most Likely to Succeed, John Stephens Wittiest Boy........Raymond Bodette Best Disposition . . Raymond Bodette SPRING The snow is losing its grip, And the wind is losing its fierceness; The cold is losing its nip, And the ice is losing its firmness With Spring. The warmth is winning over the cold, And the days are longer; The new is winning over the old, And the people are stronger With Spring. Thase are things of beauty, And that’s all that matters; These are things bound to duty, And this is the latter With Spring. Paul Milo ’54 _L o ORCHESTRA Top row, left to right—Mr. Andrews, Margaret Booth, Joyce Larrow, Patricia Jaquith, Ian Booth, Paul Bristol, Robert Miller. Bottom row, left to right—Ann Berry, Marion Parkinson, Patricia Aubin, Jane Cushman, Alice Tucker Helen Looby. VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL BLUE AND WHITE 41 EXPERIENCE ON A DUDE RANCH One summer two years ago, my sister and I decided to spend our vacation on a dude ranch. Atter we had purchased our transportation tickets, we thought it would be fun to get clothes appropriate to wear at the ranch. After boarding the train, we amused ourselves by watching the scenery and playing rummy. We reached the prairie country just in time to watch some cowboys rounding up stray cattle. Finally we reaiched our destination. We got off at a forlorn little station and sat down on the platform, to wait for someone to come and get us. The scenery a-round us was wild and beautiful. The plains stretched out in an endless sea of grass. Here and there cattle grazed on the lusty grass. Presently a cloud of dust appeared in the distance. We watched it grow larger and larger, until it was almost up to the station. Then from out of the dust chugged an ancient automobile. It came up to the station with a rear and rattled to a stop. Just as the driver got out, the door fell off. He very carefully put it back in place, and turned to us with a smile. He wore tattered clothes and muddy boots On his head was a ten-gallon hat, and last of all, he had a long drooping mustache. He took off his hat and bowed to us He said, he was the foreman of the ranch and had been instructed to come and take us out to it. After bumping across the prairie for ten miles, we finally came to an old weather-beaten building. We were inform ed that it was the dude ranch. The owner and his wife came out to greet us. He said we were the first customers he had had in five years. He introduced us to all of the cow hands My sister was disappointed, she expected to see a lot of young cowboys. But these cowpokes were well past forty. The next morning, we were taken out to the corral to meet the horses. We were bucked off, ran away with, and lost. Finally towards the end of the summer, we decided to leave the horses alone and stick close to the ranch. The last two weeks on the ranch ended gloriously. We were very sad to leave our new-found friends and we premised wa would come again next summer. Just as we were about to board the train, a beautiful sunset burst forth. A perfect ending for an exciting summer, as the train headed home. Martha Hawkins, ’54 A DREAM OF EVASION One night I dreamt that I had won the jackpot of $25,000 on a quiz program. I was having so much fun spending the money. I had a new Cadillac limousine, my wife had a new mink coat, my kids had watches and bikes, a new deep-freeze and a 25 in. television set. We were really living on top of the world. Then March 15 came around and being very busy at the office (Internal Revenue) . So busy that I failed to make out my income tax sheet. Nothing happened for about a month. Later I received a telegram from the district supervisor which said, ‘‘You’re fired.” To top that who should bring it to me but one of my best friends, a federal prosecuting atttorney with a subpoena to appear in court to explain about my income. The day of the inquest had arrived and the judge raised his gavel------ R-R-i-i-n-n-g-g, the alarm clock woke me up to do the chores before school. The moral of this story is: Don't work for the government, you might lose your job. Neldon Whitty ’53. 42 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE Brandon Hi-Lights Brandon High School Your school magazine is a well compiled one. It is easily read. We especially like your Classified item and your three stories that won prizes in your contest. We also like your ads very much. B. H. S. Register, Burlington High School We enjoy your paper very much. We like the way you arrange your ads, and also like your literary section. Why not put more jokes in your paper? Newsy Bits, South Royalton High School Your school paper is very interesting. We like your picture illustrations of your play. We also like your section on jokes. The Mirror, Wilmington High School Yours is a well compiled magazine. Your art editor and assistants deserve praise for their work on the magazine. We hope to receive further copies. Hi! Schooler, Bellows Falls High School The contents of your magazine are very interesting. We especially liked your article, If We Had a Million Dollars.” Rambles, Northfield High School We like your school book very much We like the variety of colored paper that you use. Your ads are very interesting. E. J. H. S. Commentator Essex Junction High School Your paper is well compiled, but how about a few jokes? We are looking forward to other editions of your paper. The Sentinel, Spaulding High School We enjoy reading your paper and are especially interested in your picture illustrations. We enjoyed your article on Al Tells Experiences As Square Dance Caller.” School Scribbles, Rochester High School Yours is a well edited magazine, and we are looking forward to more of your magazines. Green Horn, Springfield High School Your paper is well edited and is excellent in your picture illustrations and biographies of new students. We hope to receive more copies from your school. Longhorn, Waterbury High School We enjoy your magazine, especially the article, Books of the Month.” Try to strive for clearer printing. We hope to receive future copies from you We are still looking forward to receiving copies from the following school: Black River Morrisville Middlebury Poultney Rutland Bristol Brattleboro Randolph Shelburne HE WHO WAITS He knew she was going to be a long time, as she had gone into a hat shop. It was a nice spring day and he loved the sun, so he settled himself on the corner. As he was right in the way everyone that passed noticed him. Some wanted to go up and make friends, others wanted to shoot him. Just as he was going to sleep, she came out of the shop and whistled to him. Ar he came near her she said, giving him a pat, What a good dog you are!” Rachael Bristol, ’54. BLUE AND WHITE 43 LATIN Puellarum Corbis-Pila (Basketball) Grex noster in corbe pi la, hoc anno, occasionem bonam habuit. Sedecim ludos ex undevigenti ludis capere potuimus, et Champlain Valley League Championship lucritae sumus. Lusores nostrae tres optimae, Helen Looby, Joanne Charbonneau, et Sally Bristol relinquant, sed sunt relinquae multae. Bristol, aemulum nostrum maximum superavimus, et greges difficiles alios cepimus. Cratias multas principi nostro, Mr. Palermo, debemus. Margaret Hanna, Class of 1954 “MAJORETTES Sum una ex sex majorettes in Su-periore Schola Vergennis. Proptero anno tria tempora in apparationes iter fecimus. Hoc anno tria tempora ita hactenus circumegimus et proxime incepivimus. Quisque Lunae et Mer-curii mane ad palestram imus et se exercimus dum band se exerciant. Vestitos pulchros habemus et hoc anno pileos novos accepimus. Erit suavissima cum tempestas bona veniav et externa itinera facere incipiamus. Marion Parkinson ’54 BIBLEOTHECA Bixby Libera Cippa Bibleotheca in Vergenne imminens Flumen Otter et Lacem Champlain in colle aedificaba-tur. Est aedificium pulcherrimum in Vergenne. Bibleotheca in Octobre MCMXII reserabatur. Tunc, paene viginti milia libros continet, et quotannis paene quadraginta milia libros mutum dat. Bibleotheca semper fuit auxilium oretiosum Superiori Scholae Vergennis et scholis multis curcumdantibus. Discupuli arbitrios bibleothecae ac-quirunt ut libros aut exposition'! aut operi in erutidione invenirent. Biblec' thecae principes eis eorum auxilium dant qui facere opus non possunt. Dominus Bixby pecuniam pro bibleotheca et conservatione ejus relin- quit. Septem administratores nomina-vit qui earn gubernarent. Domina E. B. Chatterton in bibleotheca servavit ex eo tempore decima anniversaria in MCMXXII celebrabatur. Norbert Charbonneau ’54 Paul Milo ’54 Lingua Latina Lingua Latina, lingua mortua, auxilium magnum est, in modis multis. Hominibus vocabulos ignotos invenire juvit qui ab verbis Latinis veniunt. Est neoesse Medicia et Jurisconsultis quod verba Latina multa in labore eorum sunt. Discipuli multi in schola superiore Latinam student. Nobis juvit in classi-bus, ut Biologia et Chemistia, et in linguis, French et Spanish, qui similes Latinae sunt. Sally Bush, Class of 1954 ‘TEMPUS ANNI” Saepe populos dicere audimus, ‘‘Aestatem optime amo”; aut, ‘‘Tern-pus Verum melius quam tempus alium anni amo.” De quo se dicere non put-ant. Puto, populos, qui heimem solium ament, deffessos futuros esse. Una causa cur aestatem amant est cum sit levatio de tempestate frigore. Puto, si tempora anni sibi relinquant omnes futuros esse feliciores. Carol O’Connor, Class of ’54. MY, HOW THE TIME DOES FLY! Freshmen today, Seniors tomorrow My, how the time does fly! School joys today, sorrows tomorrow My, how the time does fly! Mid-years today, finals tomorrow My, how the time does fly! Prcm chores today, prom joys tomorrow My, how the time does fly! Graduation today, work chores tomorrow My, how the time does fly! Lillian Fleming ’53. (Continued on page 60) 44 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH La France Et La Grande Guerre II Le system d’apaisement de France termina a defaut en dix-neuf cent trente-neuf quand la guerre commenqa entre la France e t l’Allemagne. La France conunenqa immediatement a produire les materiels de guerre, et en faisant des nouvelles lois et des regulations. Une centralisation de l’authorite politique accomplit par les parties politiques et les opinions qui furent d’accord avec le gouvernement conservatif. Le deuxienie juillet, dix-neuf cent quarante, apres les . troupes d'Alle-magne occuperent le plupart de France, le gouvernement de France, remua a Vichy avec Monsieur le Premier Marshall Petain. comme president. Pierre Laval aida d’etablir une comstitution qui etait designee pour dinner la puissance du Chef d’Etats a Monsieur Petain. Ils reussissent a former un nouveau gouvernerhfeqt en dix-neuf cent quarante-deux, et Monsieur Petain etait le chef d’Etats et Monsieur Laval etait le premier de France. L'Allemagne occupa toute la Frande par saisant les industries et les finances en dix-huit cent quarante-deux, Monsieur le General Charles de Gaulle protesta la cession frangais a Bordeaux et fait a Lordres oil il organisa un mouve-ment patriotique qui s'appellaient La Libre France. 11s commbattirent avec les armees Allies contre l'Allemagne et ils entrer-ent dans la France, comme une part des armees souterraines. Plus tard en dix-neuf cent quai ante-deux, on changa leur nom a “La France Combattant,” et assemblerent a Algiers et formerent “Le Comete Franqais Pour La Liberation Nationel” etait par Monsieur De Gaulle et Monsieur Girard. Monsieur Girard resigna plus tard et Monsieur De Gaulle conduit le mouvement. On le considera le gouvernement veritable de France au present. En dix-neuf cent quarante-quartre les troupes Al- lies delivrerent Paris let Monsieur De Gaulle forma un gouvernement provis-ionnel de France. Au lxjut de la Grande Guerre II, il v avait Ids differences pdlitiques et la France eut le probleme de reconstruire a compagne malgre ce probleme. Francis Hoose, P. G. Un Voyage a Montreal Le neuf fevrier, rna classe a fait un voyage a Montreal, Canada. Nous nous sommc’s mis en route a huit heures du matin et nous sommes arrives a Montreal vers onze heures et demie. Nous nous sommes etablis a l’hotel Laurentien. Puis cet apres-midi nous avons visite beaucoup de vues interes-santes. Quelqu'unes de ces unes etaient l’Oratoire de St. Joseph et la musee de cire. Cette soiree nous (sommes alles au cinema. Le lendemain matin nous sommes alles a l’eglise de St. Patrick et pendant 1'apres-midi nous sommes alles au Forum de Montreal ou nous avons vu les hommes et les femmes qui patine a la grande revue sur la glace, qui est appelee Ids “Follies.” Nous sommes rent res a Vergennes vers dix heures du soir le dix fevrier. Nous avons eu un bon voyage. Joanne Charbonneau ’52 Bon-Pendant, qu’il a Dure Le temps-dix-neuf cent cinquante-deux. L’endroit-Paris. Le sujet-La Future du Monde. Comme je regarde autour de le chambre, je reconnais beaucoup de figures. Il y a Monsieur Acheson pour les Etats-Unis. Et il y a aussi Messieurs Churchill et Lie, Nehru et Tito. Je vois beaucoup l'autres niais je enpeux jias me rappeler de leurs noms. Mais qui est-il qui parle maintenant? Je cros que c'est Monsieur Stalin. Ceci doit etre une assemblee importante s’il est ici. F'asseyant pres de lui je peux entendre ce qu’il dit:— (Continued on page 62) DRILL TEAM Top row, left to right—J. Stephens, P. Wightman, P. Ripchik, R. Godard, J. Peabody, K. Booth, James Hawkins, jchn Hawkins, K. Drew, N. Whitty. Row 2—W. Farnsworth, J. McGrath, H. Looby, M. Palmer, D. Flynn. M. Place, S. Danyow. J. Provoncher, D. Liittle, R. Ross. Row 3—R. Vincent, M. Pollard, R. Drew, L. Case, J. Peabody, P. Little, J. Ripchik, C. Chamberlain, P. Aubin, L. Andrews. 00 r c m Z o £ X H m ui SAFETY PATROL Top row left to right—J. Stephens, P. Ripchik, L. Evarts, K. Drew, J. Hawkins, N. Whitty, J. Hawkins, :R. GodaiAc] K. Booth, J. Peabody. Second row, left to right—H. Looby, S. Bristol, S. Tracy, G. Hier, J. Ripchik, J. Peabody, • Palmer, P. Jackman, B. Clark. L. Case, M. Pollard. Third row, left to right—P. Stamloms, ’v.Sp e’r - Chamberlai J Charbonneau, T. Russell, R. Charlebois, R. Drew, C. Chamberlain, B. Cunningham, P Aubm, M. Tori-ey, R. La rencf Xrth ;0w, left to right-R. Vincent, M. Miller. M. Place, S. Bodette P Little D. P ynn, P.. ttmeron M Willard M Young, C. Bargfrede, L. Andrews. Bottom Row. left to right—R. Vincent, D. Little, R. Ross, P. W g man, J.’ Provencher, J. McGrath, R. Danyow, B. Ganson, W. Farnsworth. BLUE AND WHITE 47 PATROL Senior Promotions Major: John Stephens Captains: Delisle Flynn Joan Peabody Lucy Case Marilla Place Lorraine AndrewsRuth Vincent OTHER PROMOTIONS 1st Lieutenants: Joanne Charbonneau Sally Bristol Colleen Bargfrede Helen Looby Corporals: Juliet Burroughs Drill Master: Neldon Whitty Captain: Neldon Whitty Paul Ripchik 1st Lieutenants: Reynald Godard 2nd Lieutenants: Kenneth Booth Robert Ross Sergeants: Willis Farnsworth John Hawkins Donald Little James Peabody Mary Palmer Patricia Aubin Corporals: Sally Tracy James Hawkins Kenneth Drew Beverly Cunningham Clara Chamberlain Jane Ripchik Ronald Lawrence Barbara Clark Irene Rose Mary Jane Pollard Patricia Little Shirley LeBeau James McGrath Sandra Danyow James Provencher Privates 1st Class: Lloyd Evarts Privates: Marietta Willard Veronica Labelie Rosemarie Bradley Lloyd Cunningham Peggy Cameron Robert Hamel Marion Miller Philip Wightman lean Chamberlain Rena Charlebois Teresa Russell Mary Young Lyman Clark Sharon Spade Marjorie Dike Paul Stanilonis Gail Hier The student patrol has had quite an eventful year under the supervision of Mr. Grandfield. We started off this year with all shifts up to full strength, and in spite of a slight decrease in memberships during the winter months, are now back to normal complement. Soon after school began, work was started by the drill team, which devoted one period a week in preparation for drill exhibitions held at tha basketball games and for drills held at the patrol field days, at the end of the school year. These field days are expected to be held in Springfield and Lyndonville this year. The drill team is led by Major John Stephens , who is working hard, along with Mr. Grandfield to make this year’s drill team a great success. Major Stephens, who is graduating in June, has certainly done a marvelous job. His duties will be left to tha Assistant Drill Master, Neldon Whitty, in the coming year. Reynald Godard. A POEM TO END ALL POEMS I wrote and wrote all last night, To have a poem for the Blue and White I tore up paper. I broke my pen And twenty times I started, all over again. It had to be in by Friday night, And if it wasn’t, there was trouble in sight. I racked my mind. I tore my hair. But still no words appeared in the air Along towards dawn with not a verse in my head, I just called it quits, and shot myself dead. The mourners came from near and far And pickled my bones in an earthen jar. They sat around and wept and cried, Talked of my good points, Boy! How they lied. They buried me then, in the cold, cold ground, While squirrels and gophers all sat a-round So this is the finish and this is the end I’ll never have to worry about poetry again. Philip Wightman ’53 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Top row, left to right—Jane Ripchik, Ann Langeway, Sally Bush, Margaret Hanna, Shirley Hamilton, Barbara Clark, Beverly Cunningham, Marion Parkinson. Middle row, left to right—Ruth Vincent. Manager, Peggy Cameron, Margaret Booth, Janet Swenor, Coach Palermo, Rena Charlebcis, Shirley Bashaw, Shirley Mitchell, Judy Sweeney, Assistant Manager. Bottom row, left to right—Joyce LeBeau, Joanne Charbonneau, Sally Bristol, Helen Looby, Mary Palmer, Jessie Cochran. BLUE AND WHITE 49 GIRLS SPORTS The Vergennes girls had a successful season as usual, taking the Champlain Valley Championship for the second consecutive year, with no losses in the league and only 3 losses out of 19 games during the season. Helen Looby, right forward, set the pace for the scores with 448 points, an average of 23 points per game; second was Sally Bristol, center forward, with 366 points, an average of 19 points per game; and left forward Joanne Charbonneau with 183 points, an average of 9 points per game. Praise should also go to our back-court, so, three cheers for Jane Ripchik, Jessie Cockran, Joyce Le-Beau and Mary Palmer. Next year the front court will be looking for forwards as, Bristol, Charbonneau and Looby graduate in June, but the backcourt will return stronger than ever. Among the up and coming subs are: Margaret Hanna, Shirley Mitchell, Shir ley Hamilton, Margaret Booth, Sally Bush, Marion Parkinson, Janet Swe-nor, Ann Langeway, Barbara Clark, Beverly Cunningham, Shirley Bashaw, Peggy Cameron and Rena Charlebois. Many thanks go to Coach Palermo for his hard work and to Manager Ruth Vincent, an assistant manager, Judy Sweeney. An outline of the season is as fol- lows: Games Won Lost Burlington 50-73 Shelburne 70-35 Bristol 79-68 Hinesburg 78-47 Waterbury 53-43 Waaks School 81-62 Middlebury 58-32 Middlebury 51-40 Hinesburg 73-32 Saint Mary”s 68-75 Milton 58-48 Bristol 69-63 Burlington 50-58 Shelburne 57-29 Milton 65-45 Saint Mary”s 48-47 Jericho 54-32 Waterbury 36-30 Weeks School 59-36 Jericho 2-0 Joanne Charbonneau Shirley Hamilton. JOKES Two teen-agers in his old jalopy drove up to the box-office of the drive-in theater a little late. ‘‘Would you mind” asked the attendant, waiting until the battle scene to drive in?” Said one African native to the drummer, “I’m trying to sleep. Why don’t you send him a postcard?” Mr. Berry and Mr. Poquette made a bet as to who would make the first catch. In the excitement of getting a bite, Mr. Berry fell off the dock. “If you’re gonna dive for ’em,” growled Mr. Poquette, the bet’s off. Helen Looby board a crowded bus one evening with a pair of skis slung over her shoulder. Mr. Crandfield gallantly offered her his seat. ‘‘Thank you, Mr. Crandfield” she said, ‘‘but I prefer standing, I’ve been sitting all day.” Three rather deaf old ladies were riding the bus to London. Is this Wembly?” asked the first. ‘‘No, it’s Thursday,’ replied the second. “So am I,” said the third. Let’s get off and have some tea.” Said the fussy little man to the butcher, one pound of kiddleys, please.” “Don’t you mean kidneys, sir?” asked the butcher. Exasperated, the man snapped, “I said kiddleys, diddle I?” U1 o BOYS’ BASKETBALL Tod row left to right—Coach Palermo, Robert Ross, Frederick LeBeau, Neldon Whitty, Kenneth Drew, Thomas McCormickT Robert Xbbms. Manager. Bottom row, ..ft to rtght-Ernes, Lack.rd, John Stephens. R.ch.rd T.rte, Paul Ripchik, George Bell. m 70 0 m Z Z m Ln 1 0 1 LT n x o o BLUE AND WHITE 51 BOYS SPORTS Spring is in the air, and basketball has rolled by. Still there are some thrilling memories of our successful season. I his season was a very successful one for V. H. S., in which we received a playoff with Pittsford at Middlebury High School Gym to decide who woula enter the tournament. Well, as you all know, Vergennes again won a berth in the Southern Tournament and suffered a defeat at the hands of West Rutland. Every year we lose a few familiar faces from the basketball court, and we hate to see them go. And so via graduation we are losing this year, co-captain, Richard Tarte, our big gun who has been holding down left forward position. Dick was picked for Ihe All-tournament center in Rutland. We sure hate to see you go, Dick. Co-captain John Stephens, our set-artist, has held down left guard for the past seasons along with John Brigan, who as right guard, is our playmaker and rebounder. Also leaving us is George Bell, our scrappy left forward who did his share during the season. A lot of credit should be given also to Paul Ripchik, Neldon Whitty, Ernie Lackard, Bob Ross, Ken Drew, Fred LeBeau, and Tom McCormick. The team wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation to Coach Palermo for the capable coaching he has given V. H. S. in the past seasons. We’re sure the team will miss you in the coming years. Lots of luck. Coach Palermo. GAMES PLAYED AND SCORES 1. Vergennes 41-50 Brandon 2. Vergennes 53-35 Brandon 3. Vergennes 44-61 Cathedral 4. Vergennes 70-30 Shelburne 5. Vergennes 62-53 Bristol 6. Vergennes 30-51 Cathedral 7. Vergennes 64-23 Essex Jet. 8. Vergrynnes 54-41 Waterbury 9. Vergennes 44-51 Middlebury 10. Vergennes 32-39 Middlebury 1 1. Vergennes 52-57 St. Mary’s 12. Vergennes 71-27 Milton 13. Vergennes 94-51 Bristol 14. Vergennes 46-44 Waterbury 15. Vergennes 71-17 Shelburne 16. Vergennes 76-42 Milton 17. Vergennes 45-38 St. Mary’s 18. Vergennes 64-51 Essex Jet. 19. Vergennes 52-70 Northfield 20. Vergennes 53-51 Pittsford 21. Vergennes 34-55 West Rutland Total 1152-975 RF Tarte Total Points 387 LF Ripchik 263 LG Stephens 21 1 RC Brigan 95 RC Ross 70 C Whitty 39 LF Lackard 41 RF Bell 24 LC Drew 6 RF LeBeau 24 LF McCormick 4 John Brigan ’52 A WORD FROM THE COACH The past basketball season has been a very enjoyable one for me and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students and people of Vergennes for their loyal support. I especially want to praise Richard Tarte, John Stephens, John Brigan, Paul Ripchik, Ernie Lackard, Robert Ross, Neldon Whitty and the rest for their fine conduct and spirit which is a credit not only to their school, but tc their parents. These boys certainly proved more than once with their fight and spirit that a game can be won in the closing seconds of play. Loads of luck to those not returning—I know that if they face life with the same determination shown in basketball, they’ll all be successful. To the undergraduates, a hope for another successful season. I will greatly miss Vergennes and especially basketball next year. Coach Palermo. M Left to right—Janet Swenor, Shirley Hamilton, Sandra Tucker, Sally Bristol, Jane Ripchik. VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL BAND Top row, left to right—W. Milo, R. Stebbins, A. Dugan, P. Ripchik, M. Palmer, F. Hoose, K. Drew, R. Beebe, Sid Danyow. Row 2—J. Stephens, M. Booth, J. Larrow, C. Chamberlain, H. Grant, R. Grant, R. Miller, R. Bristol, P. McNulla, A. Norton, L. Clark, band leader, W. Andrews. Row 3—H. Looby, R. Hamel, I. Booth, J. Cushman, A. Tucker, M. Hanna, P. Aubin, A. Berry, P. Stanilonis, P. Jaquith, P. Bristol, M. Willard, S. Danyow. Majorettes—N. Clark, J. Charbonneau, S. Bristol, N. Sweeney, M. Parkinson, S. Mitchell. BLUE AND WHITE 55 V. H. S. BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL 1951 This is the fourth year of our band and with a small beginning, we have grown from year to year. Heretofore, wta have had to borrow the patrol uniforms when we appeared in public, but this year we have been fortunate to have our own uniforms, and we are very proud of them. We are working hard on our festival music for the Vermont State Festival which will be held in Burlington, May 8, 9 and 10, and we are looking forward to making a fine appearance in marching as well as in playing. I want to thank the committee and all those who helped so untiringly in making it possible for us to have new uniforms. The spirit and cooperation have been the best and if this feeling continues. I know the people ot Ver-gennes and our school will be proud of our High School Band. The members of the band for 1951 -52 are as follows: Patricia Aubin Royce Beebe Carolyn Ann Berry Ian Booth Margaret Booth Paul Bristol Rachael Bristol Clara Chamberlain Dewitt Clark Lyman Clark Jane Cushman Sandra Danyow Sidney Danyow Kenneth Drew Albert Dugan Howard Grant Robert Grant Robert Hamel Margaret Hanna Fred Hoose Patricia Jaquith Joyce Larrow Helen Looby Patrick McNulla Robert Miller William Milo Arthur Norton Mary Palmar Paul Ripchik Paul Stanilcnis Robert Stebbins John Stephens Judith Sweeney Alice Tucker Mariettta Willard With best wishes for all. Last year the festival was held May 6, 7 and 8. The bus which I rode or left Vergennes sometime around 8:30 A. M. When we arrived we could see Vergennes students scattered hero and there. We went to our room in the high school, which was room 18-J. It was beginning to sprinkle a little and we were all praying that it would let up by parade time. Between 9:30 and 10:30, I can’t remember the exact time, the band went to the Veterans’ Club and we played our selections. When we got through we made a dash for the high school. It was raining quite hard. Sometime between 1 1 :00 and 12:0C we sang in girls’ chorus. I waited for boys’ chorus to sing, and then I sang in mixed chorus. The rain had let up a little, so Sandra Danyow, Clara Chamberlain and I went to Kresge’s and ate. We spenr cur time looking around and shopping. Then we went back to our room. The kids were playing the marches, but each was playing a different march. My sister and I wandered over to the room across from ours where The Encsburg Falls Band was playing. They were really wonderful. We wan dered around the hall just waiting for the rain to let up. They announced that there would be no parade and we boarded the bus down-hearted. Maybe we missed the thrill of the parade, but wp will make it up this year. Patricia Jaquith ’54. BUDS Buds! Buds! How sweet they smell They grow so fast, And grow so well, Hundreds of buds That you can see, Where there’s a bud There’s a bee. William H. Andrews, Bandmaster. Barbara Clark ’54. 56 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL BLUE AND WHITE 57 COSSIP Ruth Vincent and Spot are really getting along fine. What do you do kid, use hypnotism? Joan Husk and John Fisher took quite a while to get acquainted, but you are doing all right now kids. Too bad the delay. Lorrie Andrews, your “fly boy” isn’t bad at all. Tell us how you found him, kiddo. Lucille should either grow taller or Nonie should grow shorter, then we really would have a set of twins. Sally, you’re really hold on to Jimmy very well. His being in college must make it quite difficult. Allen and George, you seem so quiet round school, but just how quiet are you? Lucille and Emma, you seem to keep your social life so quiet at school. It isn’t so quiet though, is it? John Donnelly seems to be very popular with some of the junior high girls. Is it the good food at Donnelly’s? Harold just won’t ever give Lucille a word of confidence. Don’t be so hard to get. We all know that you couldn’t lock at anyone else. Marg. Robinson, you had better simmer down before you drive Miss Demeritt crazy. Colleen, you have a pretty tough time keeping track of a certain Plymouth, don’t you? Don’t worry; you can trust him. Lucille Cunningham is still bend rng quite favorably toward a certain guy from Bristol. He’s quite faithful, isn’t he? Joan Peabody’s punctual patrol shift varies in number considerably from day to day. Tough time, huh, Joan? Rita Charlebois laughs when every one else is very sullen. Why is it Rita? Did something happen to strike you funny? Marg. Lawrence, why won’t you tell us who the “Frenchman” is that you won’t reveal his name. We won’t tell any one really! Joanne Charbonneau, what do you do when you don’t get that phone call from Middlebury? Control yourself! Dfelisle and Barbara, how come the dances in North Ferrisburg are so popular with you girls? What’s the attraction? How can Judy O’Connor get so many A’s? Would you like to trade report cards Judy? What is this that we hear about Pauline writing to a certain sailor? Who is it Polly? Joyce Larrow, who is the nice looking sailor we have heard about? AN UNFORCETTABLE NIGHT The other night I was babysitting until about ten o’clock. It was a very long way to my home. But since I was accustomed to walking home at night, fear did not enter my mind. As I was walking down by the hollow, I heard a strange noise. I didn’ know what it was, and since I didn’t Hear it again, I forgot about it. When I was almost to my house, I heard the same noise again, only louder. Then I looked over in the field across the road. I saw something moving, but I 'couldn’t make out just what it was. I started to walk a little faster, and the animal started to walk a little faster. I stopped and the animal kept going slowly. All at once the animal started to cross the road and come toward me. As it came under the street light, I could see what it was. It was a big, fat skunk. By this time I was right in front of my house. I stood and watched it come across the road until it got almost up to me,—as a result, I learned never to get close to a skunk again. Janet Swenor, ’54. BLUE AND WHITE 59 ALUMNI Class of '49 Muriel Benedict is employed at Van Raalte’s in Middlebury. Marlin Blakely is in the Navy. Marvin Blakely is in the Air Force. Geraldine Lawrence is in nurses' training at Lackawanna, N. Y. Marie Bodette is in nurses’ training at the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital. Marguerite Bradley is married to Robert Evarts. Paul Chapman is in the Air Force. Erwin Clark is attending the University of Vermont. Yvonne Davis is at home. Barbara Evans is in nurses’ training at the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital. Robert Field is working at home. Glenn Griffith is in the Army. Robert Higbee is in the Air Force. Shirley Hunt is in nurses’ training at the Mary Fletcher Hospital. Marjorie Husk is in nurses’ training at the Mary Fletcher Hospital. Betty Jenkins is married to Clyde Evarts. They have two children. Grant Labor is in the Navy. Ann Milo is married to Harvey Rus-sett. They have two children,. Viola Moses is married to Merton Bombard. They have one child. Euniae Muzzy is married to Glenn St. Jean. Robert Parker is employed at Luther Fields’. Betty Sullivan is working in Wash ington, D. C. Constance Thorne is at the Castle-ton State Teachers’ College. Class of '50 William Baldwin is in the Navy and stationed in New York. Shirley Barrows is working at Porter Hospital in Middlebury. Norma Bodette is attending U.V.M. Doris Burroughs married Lawrence Panton and has one child. Barbara Charbonneau is employed at the National Bank of Vergennes. Wayne Charbonneau works at the Vergennes Theatre. Mary Charbonneau works at Sim-monds. Ramona Danyow works at Simmonds and is married to Alan Langeway. Evelyn Farnsworth is in nurses’ training in Lackawanna, N. Y. Beverly Hawkins married William Fields and has one child. Jean Higbee married Bruce Wood and has one child. Alan Langeway owns a farm and is married. Clement Looby is in the Air Force and stationed in England. Alan Mack is in the Air Force and stationed in England. Frances Poulin works in Burlington. Albert Roberts is in the Air Force and stationed in Texas. William Roberts works in the A P Store in Brandon. May Ross is secretary for Mr. Lloyd Moulton. Henry Sisters is in the Air Force and stationed in Alabama. Joyce Stearns is employed at the Brandon State School. Stephany Thompson is in nurses’ training at the Mary Fletcher Hospital. Benjamin Surprise is in the Air Force and stationed in England. Robert Tracy is working at Simmonds. Class of 51 Edmond Atkins is working at Henry Sisters’ farm. Sidney Barnard is attending U.V.M. Janice Clark is working at Simmonds. 60 VERCENNES HIGH SCHOOL Alma Danyow is in the Air Force and stationed in Washington, D. C. Helen Field is attending U.V.M. Elaine French is at home. Roger Gibeault is working at the A P. Marion Moorby is working at the General Electric in Burlington. James Hanna is attending U. V. M. Grace Hawkins is a student at Vermont Junior College. Helen Hawkins is attending Burlington Business College. Alan Holmes is in the Army and in Korea. Dorothy Jaquith is working at the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. Gwendolyn McGrath is at home. George Moorby is at home working on the farm. James McNulla is attending U.V.M. Florence Poulin is studying to be a Nun at the Convent in Detroit, Michigan. George Rose is working at Sim-monds. Alan Russett is working at Sim-monds. John Stebbins is Manager of the Grand Union Store. Joyce Tracy is working at the bank. Regina Yattaw is at home. Francis Hoose is taking a Post Graduate course at Vergennes. High School. JOKES Mr. Soule—Allen, is trousers singular or plural? Allen—They are singular at the top and plural at the bottom. Mrs. Berry—You should have been here at nine o’clock. Bob Stebbins—(coming in late) why what happened? Mr. Berry—What did Paul Revere say at the end of his famous ride? Bud Bodette—Whoa! LATIN (Continued from page 43) V. H. S. TURBA (Band) Turba nostra discipulos duo et tri-ginta habet. Sex majorettium et unius ‘‘drum major” consistit. Ab “Mr. Andrews” ducitur. In multis eventi-bus effecimus et diebus festibus iter facimus. Superiore classe in prioribus temporibus in Musicis Festibus, Burlington, eramus. Hoc anno, cum novos vestitos habeamus, qui nuper nobis dati sunt, visum bonum in festivale fecimus. Judy Sweeney ’54. ‘ Drill” Grex “Drill” grex nostrum Vergennis duo et triginta discipilorum consistit, qui optime iter facere possent. Pueri duo, sub Stanley Grandfield, gregem ducunt. Vestitus discipilorum sunt caeruli et albi, colores scholae, praeter duces duos, qui praecipuos vestitus gerunt. Singulo anno grex in corbis-pila ludis, et in praecipiis diebus demon-strant. “Drill” grex praecipia dona acci-pierunt et apud optimas in civitate Vermonte esse cogitatur. Jane Frances Ripchik ’54. VERGENNIS SCHOLA SUPERIOR Vergennis Schola Superior inter alia commoda optionem optimum ra-tionis offeret. Collegio ratio est pro eis quie ad collegium ire vult. Com-mercio ratio est pro i 11 is quis in mer-caturam ire vult, et etiam est general-is ratio. Sed altera manu schola incommoda maxime est, quod materia putrefacta est in aedificio. Mensae in aliquibus spatibus nimis parvae sunt, et multae expeditae separtim cadere sunt. Multae res mutari debent. Paul Chamberlain ’54. Jim Peabody ’54. BLUE AND WHITE 61 FAVORITE SONGS OF THE SENIORS Jane Barnard .... Black and White Rag DeLisle Flynn . . . .Wheel of Fortune Barbara Beach............. Stardust Helen Looby, A Kiss to Build a Dream On loanne Charbonneau, Around the Corner |oyce Larrow ..............Stardust Rita Charlebois, Be My Life’s Companion Lucille Cunningham............Never Emma Schondube. . . .My Happiness Marilla Place........Night and Day Sally Bristol......My Foolish Hearl Alice Tucker...............Stardust Joan Husk..................Tenderly Joan Peabody, I Love the Sunshine of Your Smile Lucy Case................Tiger Rag Pauline Cibeault. . . .Thinking of You Allen Fleming.........Tell Me Why George Bell........At Last, At Las' John Stephens........Where or When Richard Tarte...........My Devotion Richard Charbonneau, I’ll See You in My Dreams Harold Charbonneau, Mourning Love Raymond Bodette.............Retreat John Donnelly. .A Tree in the Meadow Ruth Vincent..............Too Young |udy O’Connor, It’s a Big Wide Wonderful World Lucille Little. . . .May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You Marg. Robinson The Little White Cloud That Cried Marg. Lawrence.... Broken Hearted Beverly Murphy. . . .Come What May Colleen Bargfrede. . . . Tell Me Why Lorraine Andrews. . . .Because of You John Fisher, It’s a Grand Night for Singing Winona Little, Be My Life’s Companion Lucille Barrows............Charmaine FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 1952 The juniors really dislike saying good-bye to you because we really will miss seeing your faces a-round dear old V. H S. After the many years we have spent together it really will seem quite lonesome without you. We imagine though that we soon will be taking your place so that V. H. S. will be able to continue along the same path as it has for many years. We will be sitting in those seats that we have longed to occupy since our freshman year. As you leave the concession stand for us, remember who will be taking possession of it next year. Please leave it in good condition as we are looking forward to it with much anticipation. The task of selling candy bars and soda may be much more pleasant than we expect. Of course, we are looking forward to dear old American History with considerable dread. As we have watched you enter class with so much fear of the on-coming tests, you have made us shudder at the thought and I am sure that our summer vacation will not be enjoyed so much with the thoughts so horrible in cur minds. It reminds me very much of “La Guillotine.” In the past year you have furnished the majority of our leaders in basketball, baseball, majorettes, band, drill team and chorus. Since we have very little talent in our class, it will be very difficult to carry on your good work. We promise to do our best and keep the name of V. H. S. in good standing. We really don’t think that you have taken advantage of your many opportunities to boss us around because we were under classmen. You don’t realize this fact, probably, but we certainly appreciate it very much. You have helped us in times of difficulties. In your class, please don’t be too harsh with us as we are a much smaller class and very tender hearted. Please don’t wish us the confusion 62 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL that you have experienced in the past year. You have really survived much better than any of us expected. As you choose your separate paths of life choose wisely. We wish you the best of success in all that you try to do. Above all, please do not forget the many friends you leave behind at dear old V. H. S. Mary Jane Pollard ’53. JUST SUPPOSE THAT: There were enough good parking spaces at school. Raymond Bodette didn’t have a big smile. Alice Tucker was about 6 feet tall. Helen Looby didn’t have several men on the string. The seniors weren’t afraid of American History. Julie Burroughs wasn’t so quiet. Ernie’s car didn’t make so much noise. Mrs. Berry let us chew gum. We had a new high school building. Beverly Murphy wasn’t charming some fellow. Everyone had his own typing paper. Dick Tarte wasn’t the high scorer. Marilla weighed 150 pounds. Everyone didn’t get Jane and Barbara confused. There wasn’t an argument in Junior English Class. Lucy Case wasn’t always so dependable FRENCH (Continued from page 47) Tout l,e monde profitera sous le con-trole de la Russie. La Russie ne veut qu’ameliorer la position de tout le monde. Nous promettons------- Tout a coup il y a une grande explosion. Le batiment est- 'en feu. Tout le monde dans la batimest a peur. Nous qourons en appellant fortement au se-cours. Apres lie feu nous cherchons nos amis. Tout le monde est ici. Tout le monde echappent. Mais non! Oil est Monsieur Stalin ? Monsieur Stalin n’est pas ici. Le Pauvre Monsieur Stalin est rnort dans le feu. Alors je me eveille. C’ctait un bon reve! Mais mon ami, il est impossible de se debarrasser de Monsieur Stalin et de ses compagnons si facilement. 11 faut que nous combations pour notre liberte. Si nous combations. nous gagerons. Les meilleurs honmes gag-ncnt tonjours. Jane Barnard ’52. JOKES Sally—Did you hear about the fight in the candy store last night? Joanne—No. Sally—Two suckers got licked. A little boy was winding up his evening prayers. ‘‘Well, so long, Lord” he said. '‘And take care of yourself. If anything happens to you, we’re all sunk.” Ann finishing her prayers said “and Cod, please make Memphis the Capitol of Tennessee.” “Why,”’ asked Mrs. Berry, “did you ask that?” ‘‘Because,” replied Ann, “that what I put on my examination paper this morning.” Mr. Wallace (in Sociology, wrap ping on his desk) ‘‘Order please!” . Mike McGrath—“Coca-cola for me’ Alice Tucker—‘‘What did I make in my English test?” Mr. Soule—“Mistakes.” John Stephens—“Say, you know Paul Ripchik must be pretty strong.” Richard Tarte—“Why, what makes you think so?” John—‘‘Well, Mr. Palermo says he’s throwing the bull.” Dick Tarte—Tomorrow night’s the big dance. Soft music and you in my arms. I have a feeling nothing will ever come between us. 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