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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1954 volume:

JUNE 1954 Rocket V’54 To Our Alma Mater Although this building is old and grey With wrinkles on its walls And ancient markings of decay In narrow, dim-lighted halls, Although the desks are aged and scarred From ink and pencil smears, And too, the blackboards may be marred Fran chalk mist through the years, Still--this is beauty, all its own--A kind we’11 long remember, For in this building we have grown In thought and body, ever. 'Twas here our teachers taught us truth, Which gives all knowledge birth, That we, still young in flesh and youth, Might make a better earth. Our rocket’s manned, we’re going out From dear old Vergennes High, To realms and spaces far without, As we fondly say, “ Good-bye.” M.J.F. Ripchik We Dedicate This Book Top Left LLOYD W. MOULTON, B.S. Dartmouth, M.A. Columbia University, Superintendent of Schools Top Right HOUGHTON D. PEARL, B.S. and M.Ed. University of Vermont; Principal; Science, Mathematics, Physical Education Front Row, left to right EDWARD R. WATKINS, B.S. University of Vermont; Eighth Grade (replacing Miss Whalley); Baseball Coach WILLIAM C. SORTON, B.S. M.Ed. Fitchburg Teachers' College; Industrial Arts; Driver Training; Science RAYMOND L. TUCKER, B.S. University of Vermont; Commercial FRANCES W. FIELD, Ph.B. University of Vermont; M.A. Columbia University; English SHIRLEY WHALLEY, B.S. In Ed. University of Vermont; Eighth Grade; Girls' Basketball coach at V.H.S. VERNA L. EVARTS, B.A. Dickinson College; Seventh Grade LAURA E. DEMERITT, B.S. University of Vermont; Home Economics MERLE W. CROWN, B.S. University of Vermont; Mathematics, Science, Track Coach Back Raw: WILLIAM H. ANDREWS, Served with U.S. Navy Band in W .W.l; Director of Music at Weeks School for 18 years and at V.H.S. for six yeaTS ROBERT S. CLARK, Janitor at V.H.S. JEANNE BODETTE, B.S. University of Vermont; Guidance Director; Languages; Social Studios HOUGHTON D. PEARL, Principal RAY DAVISOW, B.S. in Ag. University of Vermont; Agriculture RONALD C. DAVE, A.B. Northeastern University; Social Studies; Boys' Athletic Coach ELIZABETH NELSON, B.A. Mlddlebury College; Latin, English PRUDENCE F. BUSSEY, MUS. B. Oberlin Conservatory of Music; Supervisor of Music (replacing Donald Love) 3 A Yute Blue FRONT ROW: Sharon Spade (Art), Margaret Hanna (Editor), Marietta Willard (Business Board), Patricia Aubln (Photography), Marlon Parkinson (Edltor-in-Chiei), Rachael Bristol (Business Board), Barbara Clark (Editor), Judith Sweeney (Art), Patricia Whitney (Business Board), Gerald Miller (Photography), James Peabody .(Editor), Lloyd Evarts(Photography), Robert Ross (Business Manager), Donald Little (Art), Jessie Cochran (Photography), Miss Frances W. Field (Faculty Adviser). Howard Grant (Business Board) Top. Staff The staff of the 1954 BLUE AND WHITE has been working hard in order to reproduce for you in picture form the activites of our school, and of the Senior Class, in particular, during the 1953-54 school year. At this time we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all who have helped to make our yearbook a success—to Prin. Houghton D. Pearl, for his wise council; George Little, our printer, for his helpful interest; J. E, Purdy Co,, Inc,, our official photographer, for their excellent workmanship, and our advertisers and subscribers, for their hearty support. Most of all, the staff would like to thank sincerely our faculty adviser, Miss Frances Field, for the long hours of untiring work and interest she has contributed to our yearbook. We are living on the threshold of a breath-taking era —that of the atomic-driven rocket age. This is the reason we have chosen “ Rocketing Through Outer Space, ”as the theme for this year’s BLUE AND WHITE. Our scientists are working at top speed to make safe journeying into outer space possible, in the near future. It is a daring,courageous undertaking but “ we have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. By Marion Parkinson LATIN PRINCIPAL PEARL iL BOARD HOME ECONOMICS FRENCH SCHOOL Nl ENGLISH DRIVER'TRAINING MUSIC HYSICS BIOLOGY ,MATICS RAWING DRIVER TRAINING JANITOR AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL .ENGLISH STUDY HALL Spacenutty s tardus ters - Wanderers amid the stars -Venus, Mercury, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars• ” 9 Barbara Alberghini Barb ” can always be (ound curled up in a chair reading an encyclopedia or a book on Einstein's theory. When she's not doing this, she's usually entertaining herself by blowing bubbles with her bubble gum. Arden Allen Arden is the likeable Senior, who can always stand a ribbing. One knows that something is amiss when the well-known words, Arden did it, are heard. Glee Club 1 Ian Booth Dan is the quiet Senior with ? charm that many girls have found irresistable - a hard-working fellow, who will be most attractive as owner of the local I.G.A. Band 1,2,3{Orchestra 1,2,3; Basketball 3; All-State Chorus. Margaret Booth Marge is full of pep and fine school spirit Remembered for her great dramatic talent in the Senior Play. Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Miked Chorus 1,2,3,4; Patrol 1,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3; Basketball 2,3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Girls' State 3; Softball 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Senior Play 4; Log. Rachael Bristol Rae is the honest, frank, ambitious girl of our class with a fine cooperative spirit, always eager to help. Band 1,2 ,3,4,; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Log Staff 3,4; Yearbook3,4;Senior Play4; Varsity Basketball 3. Sally Bush If Elizabeth Taylor ever needs a stand-in, Sally is just the girl to call. Although she’s quiet, her closer friends know she has many interests — history being one of them. Basketball 2,3; Senior Play 4; Log Staff 4. Albert Chamberlain Benny , we’re told, likes to sleep late in the morning, but somehow he manages to get to school a second before the bell rings. He’s a good card player, too. Barbara Chamberlain Barb ’’ is the gal with a ready smile for everyone. Even though found in the ditch with the Driver Training car, her laugh could be heard for miles. Patrol 1; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Basketball 1 j; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Log 4. Clara Chamberlain Clara always managed to find time for all her activities. Her fine school spirit will be missed next year. Basketball 1, Mgr. 3,4; Cheerleading 1; Patrol 1,2,3,4,; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Asst. Mgr. 2;Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Softball Mgr.3 ,4;DrillTeam 2,3,4; Orchestra 3; J.V. Basketball Mgr. 3; Log 3,4; Varsity Club 4. Paul Chamberlain Although appearing to be a quiet guy, Paul certainly gets around.” A hard worker - he finds time to cut a square. The Seniors Are A Hardy Crew CO-VALEDICTORIAN Norbert Charbonneau “ Norb a combination of good looks and excellent brains! His arguments with teachers — interesting — as he sometimes disproves their point Boys' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Band 3,4; Baseball 4; Class Officer 4. Barbara Clark Barb's M good sense of humor is an asset! Remembered for her frank answers, and desire to marry a farmer. Patrol 1,2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 2,3; Sdftball 3; Yearbook 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Dramatics 3; Prize Speaking. Jessie Cochran jess , a fine athlete, who loves sports, will also be remembered for her smile, cooperativeness, and dramatic acting. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Girls'Chorus 1, 2,3; Patrol 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4, Softball 3,4; Band 3,4; Senior Play 4; Yearbook 4; Drill Team 3,4. Lucille Collette “ Sissy keeps to herself, but we know she is really full of it With her big brown eyes, and long hair, she catches many an eye. Girls' Chorus 1,2; Softball 3; Senior Play 3,4. Sandra Danyow Sandy - known for her highly-personalized hair styles, fine spirit, co-operativeness, and many activities! Basketball 1,2; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Patrol 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3; One-Act Play 3; All-State Band 4; Cheerleadlnq3,4; All-State Chorus 2; All - New England 2. Kenneth Drew Ken , our big blonde, who acts shy in a crowd, but is usually at the bottom of mischievous pranks—excellent in sports. Band 1,2,3,4; Patrol 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Senior Play 4; Soccer Co-Capt. 4; Basketball Co-Capt. 4; All-State Chorus 3; Boys' State 3; One-Act Play; All-State Chorus. Ruth Drew .Any cackles or giggles heard in the halls can usually be traced to Ruthie. Her attractiveness is even more added to by her dressy clothes, of which there seems to be no limit. Patrol 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus3. Allen Farnsworth Allen tries to be rough and rugged with the girls, but we know he's a softie at heart — remembered as the Casanova of the class. Soccer 3 ,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball Manager3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2. Willis Farnsworth Willis' wit knows no end. He is remembered for his crossr country running, and his ability to incite his team mates to victory. Patrol 1,2,3,4; officer 3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3; Cross Country 3,4; One-Act Play3; F.F.A., officer 4; Senior Play 3. SALUTATORIAN Margaret llanna Marge - outstandingly athletic and popular - with a winning smile for everyone! Sincere and friendly, she’s tops in her class !! Basketball 1,2,3;4, Co-Capt. 3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Class Officer 1,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Patrol 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4, Pres. 4; Yearbook 3,4; Log 3. All Man Their Ships, Not Just A Few; James Hawkins Polite and friendly — Jim has often tried to be different, but John seems to be against him. Seemingly shy and quiet in school — yet everyone knows he can be the life of the party. Patrol 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Soccer 4. John liawkins Athletic and friendly — John has often tried to be different, but Jim seemsto be against him. He was little known his first two years in high school, but since then, he has ” changed a lot.” Patrol 1,2,3,4, officer 3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3 ,4; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 3,4; F.F.A., officer 4;Soccer 4. Martha Hawkins Martha declares she wants to be an old maid, but her quiet manner is bound to lure someone. She’s often found at the library reading a book on ” How to Run a Horse Farm.” Some day may see her riding beside Roy Rogers in the movies. Girls ' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 4. Frederick Iloose Vern ” can always be counted on for a good laugh, Quiet, sweet-acting in school, you should see him outside with his gun ! He can quite easily out-talk the best of the opposite sex. Band 1,2 ,3,4;Orchestra 1,2,3; Baseball 3,4. Farl Jackson ” Stonewall ” , voted the quietest of the class, is not so quiet when he gets behind the wheel of his car.He seems to have a way of escaping the questions the teacher asks in class. Patricia Jaquith Patt ' is the Senior who is always good-natured and easy to get along with. Her quiet, likable manner has made her popular with everyone. Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 ; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Orchestra 1 ,2,3; Class Officer 2,4; Softball 3; Allstate Band 3; All-State Chorus 2,4. Ann Langeway Ann is a cute senior, who has made many life-long friends at V.H.S. We’ll remember her especially for the parties she throws Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Band 3,4; Log 4; Senior Play 4. Ronald Lawrence ” Ronnie ” can usually be found with Norbert at a soda fountain. Popular with his classmates - he is sure to make many more friends in the future. Patrol 1 ,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 3; Drill Team 4; Boys' Chorus 1,2. Frederick LeBeau Fred is the Casanova of the class. His ability to dance well has made him popular with the girls and his happy, carefree manner has gained him many friends. Boys' Chprus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3,4; N.E. Chorus 3; Basketball 2, 3,4; Baseball 4; Student Council 4; All-State Chorus 2. Joyce LeBeau If you want to see a good jerry Lewis imitation, see Joyce LeBeau. Her quick wit and hearty laugh have gained her many friends. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Patrol 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Varsity Club 4; Softball 3,4; Dramatics 3; Prize Speaking 1. The Pilot Sets His Speed Our Pace 12 Donald Little Don is the 11 guy with the mustache. Besides his singing talent, he is also noted for his drawings ( see the rocket on page 1 of this book). Patrol 1,2,3; Drill Team 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Band 3; Yearbook 3,4; Class Officer 1,2,3; Boys1 Chorus 1,2. Gerald Miller Anyone wishing to know anything about baseball rules, players, leagues, or anything else connected with baseball, should see “ Beanie. ’’ He studies baseball day and night. Also Beanie is our great volleyball player!! Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Boys' Chorus 2; Boys' State 3. Paul Milo Paul doesn't have much time for extra-curricular activities, since he’s always at the theatre, but his studies have not been forgotten, for he ranks in the top quarter of his class. Conscientious — he will accomplish anything he attempts. Boys' Chorus 1 ,2. Shirley Mitchell Shirl , class dancer, knows how to “ cut a rug. In quartette, she provides a fine, deep alto voice! Majorette 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Patrol 1; Girls ' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Varsity Club 4; Softball 4; All-State Chorus 2,3; Log 4. Carol O'Connor Carol always seems to have time for school activities, a job after school, and boy friends. For some reason, though, she never comes to class on time. Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Drill Team 3; Patrol 3. CO-VALEDICTORIAN Marion Parkinson Quiet, studious, helpful at all times—that’s Marion! Will the Dodgers win the next series? Ask Marion. Majorette 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Editor-In-Chief 4; Orchestra 2,3; All-State Orchestra 3,4; Senior Play 4; Band 3,4. Jim Peabody 11 Jim ’ is the ambitious engineer of the class. The part of a Casanova in tne Senior Play made Jim a hit! Patrol 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Log 4; Yearbook 3,4; Class Officer 4. James Provencher Long-legged Jim ” is always found driving around in his Chevrolet. He’s a good sport and gets along with most everyone. Patrol 1,2,3; Boys'Chorus 1,2; Drill Team2 ,3 ,;F.F.A. 4;CrossCountry 3. Mary jane Ripchik Our talented jane can usually be found blowing on her trumpet. Likely she’ll soon be playing duets with liauy James. Basketball 1,2,4;Cheerleadingl ,2,3; Patrol 1 ,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 2 ,3,4; Orchestra2,3; Senior Play 4; Softball 4; Class Officer 3; Cheerleading Co-Captain 3; Log 4; Band 3,4; Ail-State Chorus 3. Irene Rose Irene is another of the quiet type. Serious-minded—she is ready to put her shoulder to the wheel to help whenever needed. Patrol 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2. First The Stratosphere, Then Into Space 13 Robert Ross He's a 99 wonderful guy!’ Class Officer 2,3; Student Council 3 ,4,Officer4 ; Baseball3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Yearbook 3 ,4,Business Mgr. 4; Log3 ,4; Bust-Staff 3,4; Boys' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; N.E. Chorus 3; Patrol 1 ,2,3,4; Capt. 4 , Asst. Capt. 3; Drill Team 1,2,3,4, Commander 4, Asst. Commander 3; Business Mgr. Mag. Camp. 4, Asst. Mgr. 3;Varsity Club 3,4; Homo Room Capt. Mag. Drive 1,2; Senior Play 4. Leonard Surprise Soupy • is the guy in the loud clothes. His car is a haven for the boys without a caror a license. The “smoothy criminal in the Senior Play was really a big hit with Soupy acting the part. Soccer 3,4; Senior Play 4; Dramatics Club 3. Judith Sweeney Jade 99 will always be remembered for her giggle and crazy hairdo. Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1 ,2,3,4; N.E. Chorus 3; Band 2,3,4; Sec-Treasurer3; Basketball Mqr. 3, 4; Asst. Mqr. 2; Log 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Orchestra 2,3;Good CltizenshipGirl 4; Student Council Officer 4; Class Officer 2; Senior Play 4; All-State Chorus 2. Janet Swenor 99 Jan 99 is the blue-eyed, blonde bomb-shell, whose way with the boys is a stand-out Her cheering has, no doubt, helped our team to victory. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Patrol 1; Cheer-leading 2,3,4; Alt. Capt. 2,3; Capt. 4; Student Council 4; Log 4; Softball 3,4. Sandra Tucker 99 Sandy 99 has the self-confidence which she will need when she becomes a teacher. Her nickname, “ Fireball M, proves that she is quite the girl! Cheerleading 1,2, Alt. Capt. 2; Patrol 1; Basketball 1; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 2 ,3; Senior Play 4; All-State Chorus 2,3. James Underwood “ Jim M is the “ Mr. Universe of the class. With his good looks and powerful physique, he is definitely a ladies' man. Boys' Chorus 1,2;Mixed Chorus 3,4; Soccer 4; Basketball 3,4; Cross Country 3; Soccer 4; Boys' State. Mary Whitney Mary is the quiet friendly type, who is always looking out for her younger sister. She is the kind to become a success in whatever field she chooses. Girls' Chorus 1,2,3;Mixed Chorus 4; Dramatics Club 3. Patricia Whitney 99 Pat can be found most anywhere where excitement is going on. Her restlessness will probably cause her to lead quite an adventurous life. Girls' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Middlebury High 2. CLASS MOTTO - M In Ourselves Our Future Lies ” CLASS COLORS • Silver and Blue CLASS FLOWER - Rose The Weather, Foul Or Even Fair The Prophecy A s we climb higher into space and pass through ten years of time, we look into the past to see what the space cadets of the V’54 rocket ship have achieved. ffe find the following. Arden Allen is now the leading stunt man for the Lochman Hell Drivers in the annual World of Mirth Show at Coney Island. He plans on starting a school of his own soon, for inexperienced drivers. Ian Booth attended a manager’s school in Boston, Mass. He is now a manager of the I.G.A. store in a suburb of N.Y. He plans on getting married soon. Margaret Booth, Janet Swenor, and Sandra Dan-yow have attended Business College and have become expert secretaries and who knows, they may have all married their bosses. Rachael Bristol is playing her trumpet with the Clark Orchestra in New Haven every Saturday night. We hear the orchestra is something. Albert Chamberlain, Fred Hoose, and Fred LeBeau have opened their new “ Club 18 ” in Detroit, Mich. It is going quite well. Sally Bush and Martha Hawkins have attended a New York Charm School and are now having a grand opening of their B. and H. School in N.H. Good Luck. Barbara Chamberlain has married a childhood sweetheart and is living in a Navy trailer camp in Bainbridge. Clara Chamberlain has obtained her B.A. degree. She plans to start teaching here next fall. Watch out, kids. Paul Chamberlain has joined the Hawkins twins in a partnership and they now own the Vergennes Livestock Commission Sales. Those cattle are good sellers, so it is reported. Judy Sweeney finished training at the Mary Fletcher where she obtained the Nurse of the Year Award. Now she plans on using her career on her children and husband. Ken Drew attended the Navy and then the Atlas Training School. He is now holding a head job in a night club. He fulfills his job very well. Willis Farnsworth is now the Presidentof the Nation-Wide F.F.A. Association. From what we gather, the Future Farmers are learning fast. Barbara Clark now runs a sewing school where she designs and makes her own styles. Her latest is? Norbert Charbonneau and Ronnie Lawrence are attending the Tony Curtis School for actors. They alternate for his stand-in in his latest picture The Big Switch. ” Some switch, huh? Ruth Drew and Lucille Collette are married and are living with their husbands in Alaska and Greenland, respectively. Allen Farnsworth joined the Navy and is now the navigator of a snip. We hear the ship has trouble keeping its course straight. Paul Milo attended U.V.M. and is now an M.D. He plans to open his office in his home town soon. Good luck! “ Spot ” Ross runs a diet school, but plans to enter the ministry soon to follow the footsteps of his father-in-law. Marion Parkinson graduated from the Mary Fletcher Hospital and she now runs a Nursing Home. Didn’t she marry an old flame from V.H.S.? The Whitney sisters have recently opened their new Driver Training School. It seems they are teaching their pupils to watch out for the other driver.After all, that’swhat they learned atVJLS. Jessie Cochran is now the physical education teacher at U.V.M. She's teaching the girls her tricks that she acquired at V.H.S. Margaret Hanna is now a successful Physiotherapist. She is working in India and is married to a brilliant young doctor. Joyce LeBeau has put her dance steps to use by helping Arthur Murray out at his studios.In fact, she and her partner, I think Bob is his name, have derived a new step. Jane Ripchik has graduated from nursing and is now in the Waves. Oh yes, I believe she met her sailor along the way. Shirley Mitchell finally decided that “ Beauty was her Business ”. She has opened the world-famous “ Mitchell Salon ” and you may be sure there is a Navy Cadet around. Ann Langeway has married Bill Baldwin and they have three little Baldwins. Bill is an Admiral in the Navy. Gerry Miller is now the manager of the Yanks. I hear he can really tell the umpires how to play. Donald Little is living in N.Y. in his penthouse, drawing for large companies-his latest model being Sandra Tucker, who graduated from the Esquire School for Girls. Earl Jackson, J. Provencher, and L. Surprise have opened a Service Station in Florida. It is right near a summer resort where most of the customers are girls. We thought you didn’t like girls, fellows. Equally, The Good Or Bad We Share 15 Jim Peabody graduated from G.M.S. and is now the inventor of the General Motors new automatic pencil, which does your work while you watch. Too bad you didn’t have it at V.H.S. Carol O’Connor has become a nurse and she has married a boy from V.H.S. Jim Underwood is now with the Boston Celtics, showing them how to handle the ball. Irene Rose has entered the W'.A.F.S. and she has married a sergeant. Never let it be said that a sergeant is always rough. Pat Jaquith is now a registered nurse and we hear she married her sailor. Now that we’ve had the roll call for our space cadets and we find them all present, we’ll turn our ship toward home, in the hope that we shall all meet again somewhere in space. By Jane F. Ripchik and Judith A. Sweeney The Will We, the class of 1954, clad in pressurized space suits, and being possessed of sound minds and bodies, publish the following as our last will and testament, Fred LeBeau leaves his title of “ Valentino ” to Pat McNulla. Janet Swenor leaves her nickname “ Night-Hawk ” to Galen Norton. The Commodorettes leave to Mixed Chorus their ability to laugh through a song and still sound good. Earl Jackson leaves to Dewitt Clark his title of “ quietest boy in the Senior Class.” To the Sophomore Class we leave our aftergame dance orchestra, two steel chairs, and a piano. To Mr. Pearl we leave a pamplet entitled, ” Five-hundred and One Muscle - Building Exercises, ” published by the makers of Loan’s Liniment. For Mr. Sorton we leave the fender on the Driver Training Car. To the Junior Class we leave our reputationas “ Super Salesmen. ” Joyce LeBeau leaves her guard position to her sister. We hope you “ fill ” it as well as she did, Shirley. Leonard Surprise leaves his hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill to Charley Ross. The two dollars are to get it painted red,” Spider ”. The Hawkins twins leave their ability to get places on time, to Arthur Norton. Keeps them guessing, Art. Fred Hoose and Ian Booth leave their tag-team wrestling title to Gerald Chaloux and Jack Baker. Use plenty of grunts and groans, boys. To Mr. Clark we leave the airplanes on the lights, the gum under the desks, and the paper on the floors. To Mr. Tucker we leave a periscope so he can see over the crowds. Paul Milo leaves his newer Chevrolet to “ Hubie ” Atkins. We bequeath to Mr. Crown fifty old chairs anda third story window to throw them out of. Rachael Bristol leaves her “ Tallulah Bank-head ” routine to Jane Cushman. To Miss Field we leave the question of which Senior English division was worse. Barbara Clark leaves her Middlebury High dates to Lorraine Mitchell. Pat Jaquith leaves her love of horses to Bertha Fleming. Lucille Collette leaves her quiet, gentle nature to Mary Palmer. To Mr. Davison we leave a brand new 1954 Cadillac wind-shield wiper. To Mr. Watkins we leave a dog-eared book entitled” Howto Win Gamesand Influence Umpires.” To the Junior girls, Ann Laneway leaves her secrets of how to trap a man. Irene Rose leaves her ability to get along with other people to the entire Junior Class. To Eddie Austin, Sandra Tucker leaves her big vocabulary. Robert Ross leaves his light eating habits to Paul Stanilonis. To Mrs. Bodette we leave a case of soda pop and a box of chocolate bars for her noon lunch. To Mrs. Nelson, we leave a musical door chime. Sounds much better than all the rattling and pounding of pupils on the outside front door. To Mrs. Evarts we leave a new broom to — sweep out any young intruders! Allen Farnsworth leaves his driving skill to Tom McCormick. It’ll come in handy if you want to be a race-car driver, Tom. Judy Sweeney leaves a set of rubber gears for the next Driver Training car. They sound much quieter. All Hands On Deck For Graduation Mary Jane Frances Ripchik leaves her extra middle name to anyone who wants it and can use it. To Mr. Davis we leave a fifty-page essay, singlespaced, on “ How to Write an Essay.” Arden Allen leaves to Bob Burroughs all his extra pencils. Make good use of them, “ Pete ”. Ken Drew leaves his All-American football playing to Art Norton. Margaret Hanna leaves her left-handed hook shot to Patsy Aubin. Pat Whitney leaves her Middlebury College dates to Bev. Cunningham. Ruth Drew leaves her cousin, Ken, to anyone who’ll take him. To Sid Baker, Jim Underwood leaves a special formula for toughening elbows. Jim Provencher leaves his 24-hour taxi service to Lee Veysey. Paul Chamberlain leaves to Ben Douglass his nickname, “ Flash ”. To Tom Beauregard, Don Little leaves his drawing ability. Not that he needs it, of course. Just ask Mr. Sorton. Marion Parkinson and Sally Bush leave their soda-selling job at basketball games to anyone with the courage to try it. To Natalie Goss, Martha Hawkins leaves her knack of coming up with a good joke at unexpected moments. Norbert Charbonneau leaves his special poker deck to Wayne Ganson. They’re all aces, Wayne. Jessie Cochran leaves some of her extra height to Peggy Cameron. Clara Chamberlain leaves her squeaky laugh to any mouse in the school building that wants it. To Jean Chamberlain, the class leaves a supply of erasers to replace forgotten loans. Albert Chamberlain leaves his extra excuses for being late to school to John Campbell. Handy ifyou like to sleep, John. Willis Farnsworth leaves an extra supply of paper to Carl Easter, for his term thesis to be required in English next year. Take heart, Carl. Jerry Miller leaves his Mexican jumping-bean ping-pong balls to Geno Panton. Shirley Mitchell leaves her black Plymouth to the next Driver Training Class. Mary Whitney leaves a book to Lloyd Evarts so he can appear with one in class next year. Hang on, Lloyd. By Robert Ross and Jim Peabody. 17 Vergennes High School - Destination The History Rocket V-54 stood in its launching pit, awaiting the last passenger who was buying his space tickeU Since the ship was going out into outer spacepthe students put on their pressurized space jackets and looked ahead into the next four years• In the first year Pilot Bob Grant (president) steered our ship, while co-pilot Bob Marshall (vice-president) stood by receiving directions from our ground commissioner, Principal Berry, Margaret Hanna (secretary) sat in the tail of our rocket, keeping a space diary on the journey, while Donald Little (treasurer) kept us supplied with the most important fuel, co-operation. In the first year we were initiated by the Seniors to see if we qualified for the run through high school. Passing the test, we sped ahead and ended our year with a space picnic at Branbury Beach, where we all received space tans. Starting the second year of our journey, we changed our crew with Judy Sweeney as Pilot, Robert Ross as co-pilot, Patricia Jaquith as space secretary, and Donald Little as space treasurer. In order to raise money for our class trip, we held several dances and food sales, ending our year at Branbury Beach again. 18 Now Set The Dial For Outer Space Celebrities As we sped into our third year,we gave our pilot and other crew members a rest and elected: Robert Ross, our pilot; Jane Ripchik, co-pilot; Margaret Hanna, secretary,and Donald Little, treasurer. Wc found the journey more difficult but our new ground commissioner, Prin. H.D. Pearl, steered us very successfully. More food sales and dances were held. We gave a Junior Prom. Margaret Booth and Margaret Hanna were chosen to go to Girls’ State and Jim Underwood, Jerry Miller, and Ken Drew went to Boys’State. Our journey was closed with another picnic to Branbury Beach. At last the fourth year had arrived and our flight through space was nearly finished. Norbert Charbonneau was chosen as pilot, Jim Peabody as co-pilot, Margaret Hanna, secretary, and Patricia Jaquith as treasurer. Judy Sweeney was named Good Citizenship girl. After initiating the coming Rocket-57, we found them worthy of joining our space line. For more money for our class trip we presented a 3-act comedy entitled, Terror at Black Oaks ” directed by Mr. Pearl, Mr. Love, and Miss Whalley. For our class trip, we are planning to stop at a new planet, called New York City. After returning to our home pit, we shall begin our trip into raw, outer space. Patricia Jaquith Into Life We’ll Step, To Take Our Place ! Terror At Black Oaks NEW YORK TRIP Juniors FRONT ROW: P. Cameron, E. Bldwell, M. Willard, E. Danforth, L. Becker, C. Quenneville, G. Sheldon, H. Bull, B. Cunningham, R. Charlebois, S. Crow. SECOND ROW: Mr. R. Davison (faculty adviser), J. Cushman, S. Spade, G. Norton, P. Aubin, M. Palmer, E. Brown , B. Clodgo, J. Chamberlain, L. Danyow, Mr. W. Sorton (faculty advisor) THIRD ROW: E. Stearns, N. Goss, R. Pldqoon, H. Hallock, A. .Norton, T. McCormick, W. Ganson, C. Ross, D. Clark, T. Beauregard, V. Gorham. • FOURTH ROW: C. Easter, S. Baker, L. Evarts, H. Atkins, D. Morton, P. Bristol, H. Grant, M. Spicer, J. Campbell, B. Douglass. On Septembers, 1953, a large, dizzy disc, manned by 40 rollicking teen-agers,revolved about Vergennes High and finally glided into Pit 11 to become known as the Junior Class. After several whirls in an enthusiastic class meeting, class officers were elected. Arthur Norton emerged as president; Jane Cushman, vice-president; Galen Norton, secretary, and WayneG anson, treasurer. Howard Grant and Marietta Willard were chosen as Student Council representatives. Messrs. William Sorton and Kay Davison became our faculty advisers. In athletics our class contributed Charlie Koss and Sid Baker in basketball and cross-country, ilubie Atkins and Tommy McCormick in basketball, Howard Grant in J.V. basketball, and Carl Easter and Harold flallock in cross-country. Among the girls, Mary Palmer, Beverly Cunningham, Pat Aubin, Galen Norton, and Peggy Cameron were basketball players. Socially we sailed right up front, with two Vic Dances, and a big Christmas Dance, while our Junior Prom looms in the near future. We boast some special discers, too, like Ben Douglass, Rena Charlebois, John Campbell, and Sharon Spade, who is editor of the LOG, and an art editor of the yearbook. We have co-pilots like Dewitt Clark, •• pete ” Bun-oughs, Betty Clodgo, and jean Chamberlain, and radio man, Tommy Beauregard. Space does not allow to tell of this great class. So now these discy Juniors will blast off for the Senior Haven in Pit 12. By Arthur Norton ores FRONT ROW: H. Jackson, M. Rose, S. Jorger, K. Russell, M. Younq, H. Danyow, B. Fleming, D. Sorrell, J. DIMello , D. Gould,. R. Sears. SECOND ROW: Miss L. Demerltt (faculty adviser), C. Bush, M. Jerry, E. Fenton, S. Stearns, C. Tucker, S. LeBeau, A. LeMay, M. Veysey, M. Miller, S. Tracy, B. Brown, J. Seymour, Mr. R. Tucker (faculty adviser) THIRD ROW: R. Danyow, S. Danyow, C. Wrisley, W. Ward, J. Danyow, W. Hancock, C. Peabody, R. Atkins, R. Vincent, R. Panton, L. Cass, L. Clark. FOURTH ROW: D. LeDoux, J. Baker, E. Austin, S. Blacklock, G. Chateaux, J. Burgey, W. Kennison, K. Shover , P. McNulla, L. Veysey, M. Carpenter. Last fall on September 9, a second disc appeared near V.H.S. slightly smaller than the Junior one, but frisky in its maneuvers. This proved to be manned by none other than 45 Sophomores coming back from a long summer vacation on Venus. We landed in Pit No. 10 and looked with envy on Pit No. 11 where we hoped to be anotheryear, although among us were the usual number of shooting stars and falling meteors. As Co-captains on our trip were Mr. Ray Tucker and Miss Laura Demeritt, faculty advisers for our class. We elected the following class officers: president, Carl Peabody; vice-president, LymanClaik; secretary, Marjorie Veysey, and treasurer, Suzanne Jerger. We chose Richard Danyow and Catherine Russell to represent us on Student Council. Our class was very active in basketball with Geno Panton, Lee Veysey, Lyman Clark, Sid Danyow, John Burgey, Pat McNulla, and Carl Peabody playing on the J.V. squad. Sophomore girls playing basketball were Shirley LeBeau and Catherine Russell on the J.V. ’s and Marjorie Veysey on Girls’ Varsity Squad. On Cross-Country were Lee Veysey, individual State Champion, Donald Ledoux and Lyman Clark. Soon we’ll blast off, 47 strong, for Pit 11. By Carl Peabody Freshmen FRONT ROW: J. Jackson, D. Smith, C. Hazelton, T. Dusablon, M. Wallin, M. Fisher, J. Chamberlain, M. Dike, M. Rivers, B. Jackson, M. Donnelly, Mrs. J. Bodette (faculty adviser), S. Veysey, N. Mitchell, C. Bristol, M. Carrier, T. Underwood, J. Booth, N. Swinton, S. Bodette, N. Aubin, M. Armell, J. Evans, Mrs. E. Nelson (faculty adviser). THIRD ROW: E. Wrisley, S. Sprague, C. Bigelow, R. Hoaque, E. Bousquet, R. Perkins, R. Ashley, R. Anderson, B. Ganson, D. Dqnyow, A. Robarae, E. Hallock. FOURTH ROW: K. Tupper, R. Hamel, E. Flynn, L. Gebo, P. Stanilonis, M. Dudley, R. Loomis, E. Cameron, S. Tatro, C. Clough, S. Knapp, J. Litch, P. McGrath. Sixty lively, enthusiastic young hopefuls entered the doors at V.H.S. last September 9, in the roll of Space Cadets on the rocket ship marked “ Vergennes High.’ Soon after their arrival, they banded themselves into what is now known as the Freshman Class, and elected class officers as follows: president, Paul Stanilonis; vice-president, Elisse Hallock;secretary, Joanne Chamberlain; and treasirer, Stanley Veysey. Stephen Knapp and Carol Bristol were chosen to represent their class in Student Council. Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson and Mrs. Jeanne Bodette became our faculty advisers to pilot us along the way. Our class gave to the school unsparingly of its ability in extra-cutTicular activities. As the school year draws to a close, we shall head our ship toward Pit 10 to become Sophomores. By Paul Stanilonis 25 FRONT ROW: M. Stephens, M. Gale, A. Adams, L. Derway, V. LeBeau, S. Murray, J. Gebeault, G. Bristol, M. Booth, J. Barrows, J. Jenkins. SECOND ROW: Miss S. Whalley, (instructor), J. Collett, T. Charbonneau, L. Cunningham, R. Clark, E. Chamberlain, L. Husk, P. Milo, L. Clark, D. Sheldon, D. Curler, E. Smith. BACK ROW: R. Spade, H. Spencer, C. Chapman, J. Parkinson, R. Smith, B. Lasher, N. Rose, D. Burnett, S. Olson, J. Rivers, P. Hallock. Eighth Grade On September 9, 1953 Rocket ’58 entered Pit 8 at V.H.S. under the command of President John Collette. His fellow space officers were: Vice-President Tommy Charbonneau, Secretary Gail Bristol, and Treasurer Robert Smith. We blasted off into space with Commander-in-Chief Miss Shirley Whalley, at the controls of our Master Space Ship. Descending into the spacelocks of Mercury, we left our ship in Pit No. 7 to attend a Christmas Dance. Having completed this social maneuver, we headed our craft toward Mars. After a short time of just cruising along in our Master ’58, we eased it into a pit at Vents to enjoy another dance. Much to our sorrow, our Commander-in-Chief, Miss Whalley, was assigned to another interplanatory position and our new Commander, Mr. Edward Watkins, took immediate control of our space crew. After blasting-off from Venus, we headed our ship to Pluto where our basketball cadets had several games with other space cadets. Our teams did not have much luck in these interplanatory events, but we gained good experience even if we won only one game. We cruised through a field of little meteors but steered our Rocket clear of any disasters. Our ship righted, we headed it toward graduation and coming events in our space time. Smooth sailing is expected and we shall soon be landing on earth to change space ships to a higher rank. By John Collette A daytime sighting squad of 34 Seventh Grade Rocketeers carefully mapped out their cruise into V.H.S. last September, to try to conquer subjects such as mathematics, English, science, geography, and spelling. Our extra-curricular activities included basketball, volleyball, baseball, and snowballs, with an occasional spitball in the air. Some of our rocketeers drifted into Drill Team and Band. We were active socially, too, putting on a grand Christinas party in which we had flying saucers i n the form of paper plates, and flying discs in the form of candy and dry ice. All pupils, teachers, and guests received gifts. Our class officers were: .Alice Jackman, president; Mary McNulla, vice-president; Brian O’Connor, secretory, and Paul Quinton, treasurer. Mrs. Vema Evarts was our faculty adviser. By Alice Jackman FRONT ROW: E. Blair, J. Burnett, B. Brown, M. Sauter, C. Gregory, A. Jackman, J. Norton , C. Tucker, E. Chamberlain, C. Brill, D. O’Connor. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Evarts (faculty adviser), S. Caswell, F. Rheaume, M. Abair, S. Mitchell, M.J. Rivers, F. Ouellette, M. McNulla, J. Wagnor, T. Clark, L. Rheaumo. BACK ROW: W. Douglas, S. Wright, F. Hall, D Ouellette, C. Heisler, R. Desjadon, R. Cunningham, L. Brown, P. Quinton, R. Hallock, P. Lawrence, L. Wimett. Seventh Grade FRONT ROW: C. Ross, S. Baker, A. Farnsworth (Manager), R. Ross, T. McCormick. BACK ROW: J. Peabody, J. Hawkins, H. Atkins, Coach Moose Davis, J. Hawkins, K. Drew, J. Underwood. Boys’ Varsity Basketball At the close of the 1953-54 basketball season, the Commodores, coached by Ronald C. Davis; held a record of eight wins and 11 losses. Although playing one of their stiffest schedules, they managed to take some of the bigger schools such as Winooski and Essex. In several games the final score was a difference of only a few points, so the won-lost column did not show the brand of play. Tom McCormick led in the scoring department, with an even 10 point average for the season. Charlie Ross had 9.7, Jim Underwood 7.2, “ .Spot ” Ross had 6.3, and Ken Drew had 5.5. The Davismen started off on the wrong foot dropping their first three games to Brandon, Morrisville, and Ludlow. Then they began to click in their win over Middlebury. In their next outing they ran up against Burlington and were beaten. However, they bounced back to trim Winooski on the latter’s court. In their last game of the “ 53 ” season, they were beaten by Brandon. In the “ 54 ” portion they beat Bristol in their first game and followed that with a loss to Stowe High School. Then they ran up two straight wins against Randolph and Essex function. They were defeated by Cathedral, but came back to trounce Middlebury. In their second outing against Bristol the); were beaten and the same thing happened in the Essex Junction game on their home court. In the play-off game with Bristol on the Weeks Court they were beaten 48-43. However, they took two out of their last three, losing to Stowe and beating Randolph and Weeks School. 29 By Wayne Ganson ’55 FRONT ROW: M. Booth, P. Aubln, S. Mitchell, A. Langeway, M. Veysey, J. Rlpchlk. BACK ROW: C. Chamberlcfln, j. LeBeau, M. Hanna, Miss Whalley, (coach), M. Palmer, J. Cochran, J. Sweeney, Mgr. Girls’ Varsity Basketball Congratulations are in order for the V.H.S. Girls’ Basketball team! This season has been one of the best, with a ten-win and three-loss record. Coached by Miss Shirley Whalley, the team showed much spirit and hard work in its victories over Ludlow, Middlebury, 3ristol, Randolph, and the Alumnae. B.F.S. of St. Albans, the best girls' team in the state, was the only opponent which proved undefeatable. Burlington took a close home game but in the return game, our determined and confident girls pulled through to achieve, by two points, a long-awaited win. Looking back into the records, we find this is the first time Vergennes has been the victor over Burlington. t Seven veterans on Girls’ Varsity will graduate this year. Lefty Margaret llanna was able to score from most any spot on the floor and racked up a grand total of 207 points. Shirley Mitchell played a good, fast game and pulled the team through any tight spots. She totaled 122 points with her favorite set-shot. Ann Langeway, although not as experienced, was very aggressive and could always be depended on. She hit the nets for 6.3 points. Jessie Cochran proved to be a most valuable player. Good at intercepting passes as a guard, she could also play in a forward position and do equally as well. Joyce LeBeau, whose height was a great asset, always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Margaret Booth and Jane Ripchik were dependable sub-stitutes when Mary Palmer was unable to play. Good luck to next year s team. By Margaret Hanna 30 K o £ 2 o5' r: 3 . 3 3 8 o “ rgsg'-'la B? p Bag g C 0 g O o S' §3 a o S eef A! Ok 3fe i|85S||C1?ll! e 03 srtis=!l Sassai S g 0.5 S � pti5 «a sfw S-p 5a|5P|a 8 s 3 p. 5 S gs till? SS I — . V stl 3®iac?lf|$|g eis® CaSllUs to S P t ►-• c_4 -4 «-«. 3.® $ TC ’i O J7 i� u � « u eHllIf 1 . . “ rj . C vt 0 •3 pill I 3pl sill C htm rn%z � ■=� «!,.? ,11' S iSfs ■ |s A % ‘Ss|9 - s s,p -• 3 O’ 5 V5 S r’ ? ?r 35?f2,«,5 S p w%S s. o % ® 5, R d P-2 ’ •i o ( • p. ►? c «!. W ui Q • P 5 « P'S 2 � s ‘ 1 - ’ •r III 3 a f3‘ a® §3 as® w p k s . « v� “3'-V 'i %'!; e %’5 ■ p n% W� ' V’ _—srtjHv cT. ! ss:p.re«al ro !L p I? 2 o •C5 v� '4- $♦: u i—’ rn HwlPH it _ o B P • • £ v % 5’ J5 ‘ � ! � ! ' BOYS' J. V. BASKETBALL VARSITY CLUB FRONT ROW: S Danyow, K. Drew, R. Ashley, L. Clark, D. Clark, L. Surprise, L. Veysey, C. Ross SECOND ROW: Coach R. Davis, N. Charbonneau, R. Ross , H. Grant, J. Hawkins, W. Ganson, D. LeDoux, S. Baker BACK ROW: B. Ganson, E. Flynn, L. Gobo, R. Perkins, P. McGrath, C. Peabody. FRONT ROW: J.Cochran,M. Booth, M. Palmer, J. LeBeau S. Mitchell, M. Hanna, C. Chamberlain. BACK ROW: Coach R. Davis, S. Danyow, R. Ross, K. Drew H. Atkins, S. Baker, L. Veysey, Coach S. Whalley. 7th 8th GRADE BASKETBALL Flying BASEBALL mmwrr - FRONT ROW: B. Ganson, J. Burqey, C. Peabody, P. McNullt L. Veysey, F. LeBeau, R. Hamel, L. Clark. BACK ROW: Coach R. Davis, R. Panton, S. Danyow , L. Gebo, H. Grant, P. Stanllonls, J. Litch, A. Norton, Mqr . 32 FRONT ROW: J. Collette, R . Clark, B. Lasher, J. Parkinson, R. Cunnlnqham, P. Hallock. BACK ROW: P. Lawrence, S. Wriqht, Prin. Pearl (Coach) , T. Clark, L. Wimett. Squadrons FRONT ROW: J. Evans, J. Swonor, K. Russell, B. Cunningham, N. Mitchell, G. Norton. SECOND ROW: Miss Whalley (Coach ), M. Donnelly, S. Bo-dette, N. Swlnton, S. LeBeau, P. Cameron, J. Cushman,Mgr. GIRLS' J. V. BASKETBALL SOCCER SOFTBALL FRONT ROW: L. Gebo, B. Ganson, R. Ross, A. Farnsworth, K. Drew, D. Clark, L. Surprise. SECOND ROW: Coach R. Davis, S. Voysey, E. Flynn, P. McNulla, C. Peabody, W. Ganson, R. Perkins. BACK ROW: S. Danyow, J. Hawkins, J. Underwood, J. Hawkins, L. Evarts, P. Stanilonis. V.H.S. FOOTBALL TEAM 50 YEARS AGO FRONT ROW: M. Booth, J. Evans, S. Mitchell, S. Lanou , M. Willard, N. Mitchell, K. Russell, M. Donnelly, H. Jackson, M. Rivers, B. Jackson, S. Jerger. SECOND ROW: B. Cunningham, M. Maloy, M. Veysey , G. Norton, C. Bristol, D. Gould, T. Underwood, J. Chamber -lain, J. Booth, N. Swlnton, S. Bodette.Mlss Whalley (Coach). BACK ROW: C. Chamberlain, C. Tucker, J. LeBeau, S. Steams, N. Aubin, M. Armell, S. Tracy, N. Goss, J. Chamberlain S. LeBeau. FRONT ROW: W. Middlebrook, C. Woodman , L. Daniels , R. Selple, L. LeBoeuf . CENTER ROW (Kneeling): R. Booth, E. Ryder, G. Lajole. BACK ROW: R. Ketcham, W. Carter, G. Haight , L. Pratt , G. Slack. Deceased Flying BAND DRILL TEAM FRONT ROW: M. Donnelly, N. Swlnton, S. Bodette, M. Parkinson, B. Cunningham, S. Mitchell SECOND ROW: N. Mitchell, S Danyow, C� Chamberlain , R. Bristol, P. Milo, M. Stephens, A. Lanqeway, J. Cushman, p. Aubln, S. Jerger, G. Bristol, J. Gebo, M. Younq THIRD ROW: E. Hallock, A. Robarge, R. Clfl , L. Clark, R. Pidgeon, D. Clark, M. Dudley, F. Hoose, J. Parkinson , L. Danyow, M. Rivers, J. Booth, D. Fishman, S. Benton , D. Barney, G. Ganson FOURTH ROW: R� Curler, J. Rlpchlk,A. Jackman, C. Bristol, R, Panton, N. Charbonneau, P. Stanllonls, R, Vincent, M. Hanna, D. Sheldon, M. Willard, J. Norton, J. Anderson. L. Wilmett, D. O'Connor FIFTH ROW: P. Bristol, A. Norton, C. Heisler, P. McGrath, J. Danyow, J. Cochran, K. Drew, S. Danyow, S. Baker, P. Jaquith, M. Booth, C. O'Connor, B. Jackson, J. Sweeney, M. Palmer AGRICULTURE FRONT ROW: A. Norton, P. Aubln, C. Chamberlain , M. Hanna, M. Booth, M. Willard, S. Danyow, J. Hawkins, J. Hawkins, R. Vincent, R. Pan ton SECOND ROW: W. Sorton, (faculty adviser), H. Jackson , K. Russell, M. Veysay, J. Rlpchik, J. Cochran, B. Clark, R. Charlebols, R. Drew, B. Fleming BACK ROW: Mary Palmer, Jack Danyow, W. Farnsworth, J. Peabody, K. Drew, L. Evarts, R. Lawrence, D. LeDoux, FRONT ROW: R. Atkins, E. Bousquet, P. McGrath, W. Farnsworth, H. Atkins, W. Hancock, L. Gebo, C. Clough. SECOND ROW: Mr. Davison (Instructor), J. Provencher, J. Litch, T. McCormickL. Veysey,C. Bigelow, R. Anderson , S. Tatro, R. Perkins THIRD ROW: B. Kennlson, J. Campbell, J. B urgey, J. Hawkins, D. Morton, M. Spicer, C. Easter, K. Shover, S. Blacklock, 34 FRONT ROW: L. Evarts, BACK ROW: D. LeDoux, R. R. Ross. A. Langeway, B. Chamberlain, S. Spade, J. Sweeney, C. Chamberlain, R. Bristol Mr. Tucker (faculty adviser), C. Peabody , Ross, J. Peabody, L. Clark, Mrs. Nelson , (faculty adviser). THE LOG FRONT ROW: F. LeBeau, R. Ross, M Palmer, C. Bristol, J. Sweeney, K. Russell, R, Danyow BACK ROW: M. Young, S. Baker, H. Grant, Mrs. J. Bodette (faculty adviser), D. LeDoux, S. Knapp, M. Willard LATIN CLUB PATROL FRONT ROW: R. Sears, M. Fisher, D. Smith, M. Young, S. Jerger, C. Quenneville, N. Goss, C. Bristol SECOND ROW:S. Veysoy, R. Danyow, S. Bodette, M. Rivers, J. Evans, N. Swinton, Mrs. Nelson (faculty adviser) BACK ROW: R. Ashley, J. Danyow, D. LeDoux, P. Stanl-lonls, H. Grant, S. Knapp, C. Peabody, K. Tupper. STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW: G. Bristol, A. Jackman, E. Chamberlain, J. Evans, J. Norton, D. O'Connor, C. Gregory, M.McNulla, G. Mitchell, J. Abalr, J. Barrows, J. Jenkins, M. Dike, A. Adams SECOND ROW: Mr. Sorton (director), L. Clark, J. Jackson , H. Jackson, K. Russell, M. Rose, B. Fleming, M. Young, D. Sheldon, H. Danyow, . Drew, M. Veysey, R. Charlebols , THIRD ROW: S. Danyow, M. Willard, M. Booth, J. Booth, M. Rivers, E. Hailock, C. Bristol, M. Stevens, P. Aubln, C. Chamberlain, E. Fenton, B. Clark, I. Rose, S. Bodette FOURTH ROW: J. Collett, B. Ganson, R. Panton, J. Murry, L. Derway, M. Hanna, J. Cochran, S. Stearns, M. Palmer, J. Ripchik, L. Clark, E. Smith BACK ROW: A. Norton, W. Farnsworth, R. Vincent, J. Peabody, J. Hawkins, R. Lawrence, J. Hawkins, K.Drew, L. Evarts, R. Ross, D. LeDoux, J. Danyow, E. Flynn Squadrons FRONT ROW: K. Russell, H. Jackson, S. Tracy, M. Miller, M. Young, M. Veysey, E. Bldwell, P. Cameron, M. Dike, M. Fisher, B. Jackson, E. Clodgo SECOND ROW: B. Cunningham, M. Jerry, A. LeMay, J. Chamberlain, N« Goss, M. Armell, J. Evans, C. Tucker, S. LeBeau, D. Gould, J. DlMello, M. Carrier, M. Maloy, S. Spade. THIRD ROW: R. Charlebols, P. Aubln,G. Norton, C. Bristol, S. Danyow, M. Rivers, M. Willard, M. Parkinson, M. Booth, C. O'Connor, M. Whitney, B. Clark, M. Hawkins, C. Bush, E. Fenton, N. Swinton, S. Bodette, P. Whitney, R.Bristol, M. Hanna, P. Jaqulth, Mrs. Bussey (Director) FOURTH ROW: S, Steams, J. Booth, E. Hailock, G. Sheldon, C. Chamberlain, J. Cochran, S. Jerger, N. Mitchell, J. Chamberlain, J. Ripchik, M. Palmer, J. Cushman, S. 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'pAr tcm - 3 7 Com p i ro nts f «om V IanJ S.BftiS fol tlujcje of T o f f e EI pi Fi u Rsf Shop VeRjeNNCS( Vfr Austi r S F)ouue R C (rRce n Sf r«r ?' Co roe to f n Fa s t For you.R FIcKfil WorK Corsa s + C f r� occurs CeR jxtyJ f Acf Pfe ise Vo u — l—Al'e-s't' S't'tjfes - eflSoN Vcti Re 4(u;aij S We cow A t £ f u«ts_________________________ 49 50 51 3t Loses with Bristol |HS Boys’ Varsity Tops Bristol; V.H.S. Smothers Vergennes Teams Burlington; Wins, Topple Randolph (By Wayne Ganson Vergennes easily toppled R;| dolph 74-25 in a basketball gal played on the Randolph court, By Jane Cushman An the VHS gym, February 2, the February 12.. rgennes Girls’ Varsity sent Bur- For the second time this sea. JL t,™, „ losers for the first 'he VHS Commodores handed Randolph a thoroug dharlie Ross and ir fho crnvinnr ergennes Edges 1 to 39 Victory !n Overtime Game (By Wayne Ganeon) H. S. basketeers took an ov win from Bristol High 41 |the Vergennes court January le Davis men just edged Rrista! nnintet. in_a-nin-ai VHS Nips 2 Point Win Over Essex; Smothers Middlebury; Defeated ime in years, with core of 41-39. a winning beating. In the most exciting game so faVTprrnr in Rtarl layed by the Girls Varsity, thei 1 CITOr in °iaCJ Uhc nnt nn a g-nnri hard, winning By Cathedral 62-44 HIgh choolENEW V.H.S. Tit] Tiirls Top Middlebury iristmas Concert liven by VHS Band Essex Victory Close (By Wayne Ganson) [Vergennes edged out Essex Junc- |nd Mixed Chorus f n 56-54 in a close game of bas- rtball on the Vergennes court on Robert Ryan crowi]f| dette as queen Amidst festive holiday decora] tions a large crowd danced from to 1 a m to the tunes of Preble Night Hawks at a Christmas Fa mal sponsored by the Junior December 22, in the VHS ium. An especial featur evening took place w My; (utstanding musical ability and ednesday night, January 20. llful performance marked the In a good battle all the way, lual Christmas concert held in ergennes pulled out a close game Dec. as king, of the baj transformed for. «ym last Monday night, the win colUmn. Charlie Ross UVS SSSTSS SS SS � cCorm« M th. ««. of 85 voices, directed by Mr. g for Vergennes. while Ken Drew [lilam Andrews and Mr. Donald as the backbone of th team on j da‘ re, respectively, before a large, fensive pl y iponsive audience. , f in keeping with the holiday sea the gym was decorated witl Christmas detail by tee. vitng wl th{ of th wul Norbert Charbonnei Marion Parkinsi For Senior Margaret Is Saluti at iss of V presented play the n James Reach, • in Black Oaks.’ of the play is a 1( house with the men murder for money still han over its haunted rooms. To Ihouse with its mysterious past convalescent actor, Rusty G and his friend and partner in T r- . jj vision. Hank West arrive for srf greeting ter on a stormy winter night. I ard was cov atives of the famiiy and others And a larg riye and as the evening h fl _ and 0 pass, the. story of rich old Alge.. W e evening. Punch an murdered for his mo begins to be unfolded. togei old Bristol. bnneau, Judith A fine Sweeney ;tive colors. A large Christma ;e, bedecked with multi-coloret |hts and silver icicles, was plac a. the west end of the gym, witl band in full uniform seabei one cide and the chorus on th«| ie lie fine program drew heart; plause from the audience. High :hts of the affair included i ;kout demonstration by Marioi irkinson and Shirley Mitchell son ijorettes, who had small light the end of their batons to giv« unusual effect. Choruss oloi indra Danyow, Margery V id Marylin Aitaell sang “ ight” and there was a fl fnSiSS°Ld a?y YiK “Boto avTmMntetaed an excel-has been selected by the membd actor• Jamesi Peabody; Hank W ro bass horn solos WjpKy lent scholastic record, as well _ asjf the senior class and the facult, charbonnea . Elvha a 'housed ml Bristol, acconu Mrs; having taken leading parts in ex- the Good Citizenship girl i er jessie Cochran: Bonnie Blafc ?y- I tra-cumcular activities, thereby Vergennes High School this yeai a prospective heiress, Sar Toward the schoof t( [t is felt she best exemplifies thos Tucker: Flo Turner, her dea id'Mr. I P presented with Norbert’s activity list includes jualities of Dependability. Servic Robert Ross- 'clai (its in BHi of appreciation for Boys’ Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Stu- Personality and Patriotism as s j Blakely, a crotchety old maid, lieir reservices. | d®nt Council, Band, Baseball and or Py the National Society Dau chael Bristol: Dave Edwards Jane Ripchik, Jane Cush-and Paul Bristol were the e served from a table. with that of Ted Blakely, who aperones for the evening wel viCted of the murder and - r. and Mrs. Harland Bodette an prison In the enfolding pro Mr. and Mrs. William SorUm froi Blakely returns, another m the faculty and Mr. and Mis. Hai der committed, pearls in a ture are stolen and ihe real n derer turns out to be not Klafe but Dave Edwards, a true cr writer. In the end, the conva cent actor marries the prospec heiress. The cast of characters were following: Willie, a mental case, a M ™ Chosen V.H.S. Good South Maple . . • i and Marion Citizenship Girl [son, daughter of Mr. _____ _________ James Parkinson of Fer- Judith Anne Sweeney, daught have tied for the honor ofDj and Mrs. Kenneth W. Swee fedictorian of -the class of 1954 at Ve.gennes High School. ney of 34 East Street in Vergenm |iano accompanists for the chorus According to custom this concert ] ok the place of a regular PT |ieeting. Principal Pearl and a pupil, Ed-ard Austin, took pictures during ie performance, to be printed ir le 1954 yearbook. The concert was given in dressec jhearsal for the VHS studeni idy and faculty last Friday in as-;mbly in the gym. f?hters of the American Revolutioil tnje crime writer, Leonard OI' r rico- Mildred Blakely, ano Class Oficer. Marion’s activities consist vi- , Drice majonette, band, basketball, girls- Judy is a very popular membe £rospective heiress Jane Ri h chorus, mixed chorus, yearbook if her class, always cheerful an Kate Blakely, a third prospec staff, orchestra, all-state orchestra_ooperative. she has sung in th heiress, Judy Sweeney; Julie Bli and Senior Play. J .horus fOT f0Ur years, played i ly, an out-and-out brat, Marg Margaiet Elaine Hanna, daughter Booth’ Ted Blakelv a oonvf of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Hanna he band for three years- manage murde’r d John Hawkins. of West Addison, has been an- .iris’ basketball ihree years, ot---------------------------- nounced salutatorian of the class he Log Staff, on the Blue t Weeks School and V.H of 19o4 at Vergennes High School.vhite staff, a class officer, Stu p|av March Uimc Mergaret has maintained an ex-l€nt Counci, ofTlcer, an honor stu ® cellent scholastic record and she. a .. thl nenetlt Game r CD. llw has also been a leader in outside ent and an actlve member of th Kenr Drew; Rusty Gates, a convales pr?pnTiPS -hi, L W lT JY § AJ tr, tL. idhn r S lfjLn.cuJL.