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

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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)

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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)

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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