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

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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

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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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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