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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1961 volume:

Vergennes Union Migh School Vergemes, Vermont 1961 Blue and White The yearbook staff dedicates this edition of the Blue and White to the Cross-Country Team. Though the yearbook is dedicated to the team, this is a special tribute to Robert Giersberg, state cross-country champion. His spirit and determination led the team to victory in meet after meet and finally in the State meet. The entire school is proud of Bob and his accomplishments. We congratulate the team for their spirit and determination in winning all their meets except one. Their only defeat was by a college team - - the University of Vermont Freshmen. To Robert, we extend our best wishes for the future, and to the team, our hope for victories in the future. This record of activities of 1960-1961 is a memorial that we shall treasure the rest of our lives. As you glance through the book you will notice the traditional division pages are absent. In their place we have arranged sports, activities and social events chronologically as they took place in the year by seasons; thus the four seasons are represented on our cover. We, the staff, would like to express our sincere appreciation to our advisor, principal, teachers and students for their cooperation and help. We hope that you will enjoy this book as much as we enjoyed composing it. Blue and White Staff d fJUd 0 ROGER D. JACKSON Editor-in-Chief Contents ADMINISTRATION I FALL II WINTER III SPRING IV SUMMER V MRS. DHLNA BURPEE MR. FENO TRUAX MR. CLIFFORD HARRIS MRS. JESSIE GATOW MR. HAROLD BRISTOL Union School Hoard MRS. MERLE BEACH MR. ALLEN TUCKER MR. LLOYD MOULTON SUPERINTENDENT We, the faculty and student body of Vergennes Union High School, should all be proud of our beautiful and well-equipped institution. It is now up to each of us, individually, to develop our minds and bodies to the fullest. As we move through the portals of this wonderful educational center, let us all strive to fulfil our obligations to the best of our ability so that when we leave, we can truthfully say we have achieved our goal academically, physically, and socially. Merle Crown, Principal MRS. BERRY MRS. O'Connor MR. DAVISON MRS. JONES Typing 1 and 2 7 Math Vo-Ag 10 and 12 Commercial English Shorthand 1 and 2 7 and 8 Social Studies FFA Advisor Remedial Reading Office Practice Adult Farmer Program P. U. Typing MR. TOWNSEND MISS WAKEFIELD MRS. GRAVES MR. MARSHALL Vo-Ag 9 and 12 Young Farmer Program General Business Algebra 1 and 2 Driver Education Economics Senior Math General Math Business Law Plane Geometry General Science Bookkeeping I and II Cheerleaders Review Math MR. LANPHEAR MR. OXLEY MRS. SPRINGSTEAD 7 and 8 Science Choir 8 Math Band Chorus 7 and 8 Basketball 7 and 8 Baseball Boys' JV Basketball Music Council MR. AYER MR. JIPP MR. ADAMS MR. JAY Boys' Physical Education Boys' Coach Varsity Club MR. WOOD U. S. History World History Psychology Student Council History Club General and Vocational Eng. MRS. RICE Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing MRS. WAGER Home Economics FHA Chemistry Physics Biology MRS. EVARTS English 7 and 8 Librarian MRS. LANPHEAR Girls’ Physical Education Girls’ Coach Varsity Club College English Speed Reading Public Speaking Press Club MR. CODDING Civics World Geography Sociology MR. CAMPBELL MRS. NORTON Guidance Latin I and II French I, II, and III Latin Club Yearbook BLUE AND WHITE STAFF Editor...........................................ROGER JACKSON Assistant-----------------------------MARGARET MORSE Business Manager--------------------------JUDY RYAN Assistant........................................LINDA QUESNEL Advisor...........................................MRS. NORTON Senior Editors------------------------- ELAINE BARBER JOYCE DANYOW RUTH YOUNG Sports Editors....................................JOHN NORTON JEAN WHEELER Art Editor -....................MARGUERITE CHARLEBOIS Photographer--------------------------ROBERT BRISTOL Typists...............................JOYCE DANYOW JEAN WHEELER JOANNE FARNSWORTH MARGUERITE CHARLEBOIS The details of the Northwest School District move smoothly under Mrs. Steb-bins' efficient hand. Mrs. Partch is never too busy to help students or teachers. Many of us are grateful for her cheerful assistance. WZteiA 4 w ft ? -i i , « •Mr ?u i‘i I. m ■ f ! 'if4 mjf  4iB hy '$+ + J Jfc f J ft 8S f t' i 54 : ni i I ii t i t i L Mr r; j Tt  fl7 1 FIRST ROW: D. Franklin, T. Alexander, A. Austin, W. Bushey, F. Ringer, J. Wright, R. Moorby, A. Denny, S. Hamel, P. Adams. SECOND ROW: B. Rivait, B. Bristol, B. Fields, L. Chamberlain, S. Taylor, C. Monroe, C. Morris, S. Austin. THIRD ROW: Miss Sullivan, C. Booth, W. Larabee, D. Howland, P. Blaise, E. Russell, S. Brill, L. Hayes, J. Clark, M. Stagg, R. Tracey, A. Webster, T. Danyow, Mrs. O’Connor. FOURTH ROW: C. Danyow, J. Maloney, L. Alexander, V.. Hallock, S. Waller, A. Schroeder, M. Murray, M. Rheaume, L. Patterson, J. Bradley, T. Moore, J. Ryan, L. Smith, M. Patten. In September, fifty-two of us entered the seventh grade. At our first meeting, officers were elected as follows: Pamela Howe, President; Mary Jackman, Secretary; Alan Austin, Treasurer; and Derek Franklin, Vice-President. In October, our class took a trip to Fort William Henry in New York. We were fortunate this year to have Miss Maureen Sullivan as a practice teacher for ten weeks. While here, she taught Social Studies and Math. Mary Jackman Secretary CLASS OFFICERS FIRST ROW: R. Barrows, M. Jackman, G. Nuttall, W. Crown. SECOND ROW: S. Swinton, M. Brinkman, D. Paquette, D. Tucker, J. Ryan, C. Kirby, P. LeBeau, D. Yantz, M. Forand, R. Bushey, G. Clark. THIRD ROW: N. Lamont, P. Hamel, J. Dudley, B. Danyow, P. Adams, Mrs. Evarts, J. Brill, L. Griffith, G. Senesac, S. Strobridge, C. Cameron. FOURTH ROW: C. Gatow, M. Hay, R. Osgood, D. Campbell, N. LeBeouf, L. Smith, I. Stevens, R. Barney, T. Phillips, N. Field. In September 1960, thirty-six students entered the eighth grade. Mrs. Evarts was appointed our class advisor. At the first class meeting the following officers were elected: Douglas Yantz, President; Gregory Clark, Vice-President; Norman LeBoeuf, Secretary; and Michael Jackman, Treasurer. Nancy Lamont and Richard Osgood were our representatives on Current Events Quiz. They, by winning three weeks in a row, qualified for the semifinals. Their alternates were Jane Ryan and Dennis Campbell. Wayne Crown won the first prize in the annual Forest Essay Contest in the Addison Northwest District. His essay was entered in the state contest. Norman LeBoeuf Secretary CLASS OFFICERS FIRST ROW: Ford, L. Bushey, Casey, Easter, Allen, Barber, Clark, Daniels, Evarts, Bourgeois. SECOND ROW: Caron, G. Bushey, Abair, Bonesteel, Finnigan, Beach, Forand, Cole, Collette. THIRD ROW: Booska, Cote, Burleigh, DeGraaf, Clattenburg, Fleming, Anderson, T. Clark. Zhe Ires km an Class The Freshman class chose the following officers at its first meeting. James Sullivan, President; Carmen Lemay, Vice-President; Gail Tucker, Secretary; and Dana Kolbe, Treasurer. Kathleen Mc-Nulla and Edward Pilger were elected to be Student Council Representatives. A freshman reception was held in September. Kathleen McNulla, Jane Allen, and Jack Anderson served on the Sno-Ball Committee. Gail Tucker Secretary CLASS OFFICERS FIRST ROW: S. Sisters, M. Sweet, F. Sprague, W. Spencer, J. Wright, D. Ryan, S. Taylor, S. Warner, C. Tucker, R. Yantz, C. Rivers. SECOND ROW: G. Tucker, J. Sullivan, K. Rogers, D. Tupper, Mr. Wood, S. Rossier, A. Steady, L. Sisters, D. Tucker, J. Yantz. THIRD ROW: D. Ryan, R. Taylor, D. Warren, W. Thiess, S. Torrey, A. Rose, C. Sheridan, J. Swenor. FIRST ROW: R. Haselton, E. Gokey, J. Holcombe, R. Pratt, H. Gebo. SECOND ROW: C. Perry, N. Pratt, D. Gebo, J. Perkins, N. Hutchins, D. Kolbe, Y. Guyette, P. Paquette, A. Morrow, S. Mercy, C. Jones. THIRD ROW: R. Kimball, B. Kellog, C. LeMay, N. Gilliman, D. Gee, P. Norton, B. Gajewski, J. Miller, C. Morse, H. LeMay, K. Ganson, P. Hawkins. FOURTH ROW: D. Muzzy, C. O'Brien, L. Lalumiere, E. Pilger, D. Lowell, R. Marble, K. McNulla, J. Jewell. The Sophomore Class held its first meeting in September and the following officers were elected: President, William Wisell; Vice-President, Barry Purinton; Secretary, Claire Adams; Treasurer, Linda Caron. Nancy Baldwin and Jay Vrooman were elected our Student Council Representatives. Three members of our class were chosen to be on the Sno-Ball committee. They were Trudi Kimball, Joseph Choiniere, and Barry Purinton. Sports, chorus, and band ranked high among the members' other extra-curricular activities. Our Sophomore year bas been a busy one and we hope our Junior year will be even better. Claire Adams Secretary CLASS OFFICERS FIRST ROW: W. Wisell, G. Wisell, M. Stebbins, R. Wright, M. Smith, L. Yantz, S. Thurber, B. Webster, S. Tatro, P. Turpin. SECOND ROW: R. Wells, J. Vrooman, H. Surprise, A. Torrey, Mr. Jay, M. Sullivan, W. Scott, J. Whitney, G. Valdez, M. Wilcox. FIRST ROW: G. Meacham, C. Moulton, A. Fishman, A. Hawley, T. Noyes, C. Putnam, T. Kimball, F. Jardon, W. Roberts, W. Jerger. SECOND ROW: T. Gibeault, P. Laffin, J. Moulton, P. Fernette, K. Grey, M. January, P. Rivers, J. Olson, D. Hunt, J. Larsen. THIRD ROW: W. Hatch, B. Purinton, W. Munnett, C. Porcheron, A. Rodgers, G. Reipold, M. Marshall. FIRST ROW: G. Clark, D. Bennett, M. Choiniere, J. Birchmore, B. Eubar, B. Benton, S. Adams, M. Davis, C. Allen, M. Desjadon. SECOND ROW: C. Adams, M. Daniels, V. Bigelow, P. Beach, B. Allen, G. Easter, T. Bushey, J. Bodette, C. Bradford, L. Austin. THIRD ROW: B. Bradley, L. Caron, E. Bradford, J. Choiniere, H. Coyle, G. Brill, Z. Beenan, N. Baldwin. FIRST ROW: L. Carlisle, H. Davis, M. Morse, M. Casey, L. Quesnel, B. Abair, F. Bradley, J. Desjadon, L. Jewell, A. Marchand. SECOND ROW: R. Mundy, G. Milo, G. Moulton, K. Hollman, Mr. Marshall, S. Morrow, S. Pollard, J. Kirby, D. Miller. At the first Junior Class meeting of the school year we elected the following officers: President, David Stephens; Vice-President, Brian Gee; Secretary, Pat Allen; Treasurer, Margaret Morse. Albert White and Linda Quesnel were elected as class representatives to the Student Council. The two outstanding social events during the year were the Junior Play and the Junior Prom. Cheryl Larrow, Steven Adams, and Margaret Morse were the Juniors on the Sno-Ball committee. During the year we have had numerous members of our class participate in athletics, chorus, band and other extra-curricular activities. We have enjoyed working together in the past three years and will try to retain the school spirit in our senior year at V. U. H. S. Patricia Allen Secretary CLASS OFFICERS FIRST ROW: L. Field, M. Burpee, E. Gebo, M. Ball, R. Bristol, S. Adams, F. Abair, J. Chapman, P. Allen. SECOND ROW: D. Garrow, B. Gee, G. Cote, S. Gokey, A. Atkins, R. Desjadon, L. Bottum, K. Craig, R. Brileya, A. Danyow, V. Davis. FIRST ROW: J. Sanbor, N. Turpin, C. Sears, J. Raymond, C. Reed, S. Ryan, S. Scott, J. Spencer, E. Stark, J. Ringer, G. Vanier. SECOND ROW: J. Roberts, P. Tarte, D. Wright, T. Tucker, P. Tatro, W. Rivers, S. Stagg, M. Reed, A. Vincent. THIRD ROW: S. Sargent, R. Raymond, D. Titus, A. White, D. Stephens, C. Rossier, R. Ryan, R. Truax. FIRST ROW: Chamberlain, Field, Roberts, C. Tucker, G. Wisell, Gokey, W. Wisell, Clark, D. Tucker, Bodette, Thompson. SECOND ROW: Miller, Gee, T. Tucker, Stephens, Raymond, Patterson, Hallock, Torrey, Laramie, Wright, Sullivan, Mr. Ayer. Soccer On September 9, twenty-three candidates including several veterans and a number of boys who will be of great help in the future, reported for soccer practice. Bob Gokey was appointed the team captain. With Jim Patterson at center forward and Dave Stephens in the goal, Vergennes looked forward to a good season. Rounding out the roster for the Commodores in the front lines was freshman Charles Tucker at right wing. Jerry Roberts, Tommy Tucker and Billy Wisell alternated at both right and left inside. Jimmy Bodette, a returning starter, gave several fine showings during the season. With Jim Patterson the only senior in the line, next year's team should have depth and experience. Defensively Vergennes was stronger than they have been in several years. Captain Bob Gokey at fullback, a defensive stalwart, will be missed next year. Brian Gee, a newcomer, played exceptionally well at centerforward. Donald Wright, playing opposite Bob Gokey at fullback, gave Vergennes always needed goal-stopping strength. Doug Miller and Mike Thompson played left and right halfback respectively, ?nd combined with the defense men to stop many opposing drives. Congratulations to Coach Gordon Ayer and his team for a season which had its ups and downs, but they never lost their zeal for fair play and good sportsmanship. FIRST ROW: Munnett, Porcheton, C. Bradford, Hatch, Moulton, Raymond, Giersberg. SECOND ROW; Adams, Easter, Wilcox, Peabody, Craig, E. Bradford, White, Mr. Crown. Cross Country SCORES Opp. Vergennes Exhibiting wonderful team spirit and cooperation, the Vergennes Union High School Cross-Country team won all its dual meets against high school competition and lost by only two points to the undefeated Waterbury 22 33 University of Vermont Freshmen. Jericho 22 33 Led by fleet-footed Bob Giersberg, who set numer- Rice 18 37 ous new course records during the season including a Brandon 17 38 new record in the State meet, the team captured the Rutland 21 34 state championship for the second consecutive year. Jericho 23 32 This position placed Vergennes thirteenth in the New Brandon 15 40 England meet. Burlington 17 38 Although the club will lose their star. Bob Giers- St. Johnsbury 27 28 berg, who finished eighth in the New England meet, U. V. M. Fresh. 30 27 prospects for next year loom bright with the return Rice 25 30 of steady Junior performers - Gerald Moulton and Rutland 20 35 Robert Raymond - and two outstanding sophomores - Burlington 15 40 Charles Bradford and William Munnett. This nucleus, the remainder of the squad, and newcomers should make the Vergennes Club feared by all Vermont teams next fall. Student Council Last Spring the student body of the Vergennes Union High School held its Student Council elections and the following officers were chosen: Donald Peabody, President; Constance Thurber, Vice-President; Audrey Fishman, Secretary; and Claudia Allen, Treasurer. With many new members on the council, learning from the experience of the older ones, we seemed to be ready for much progress. In November, Donald Peabody, Claudia Allen, and Audrey Fishman with our advisor, Mr. Jipp, attended the state convention in Rutland. Many ideas and suggestions were brought back which can help to improve and inspire our own council. A major project of the year has been the preparation of a student handbook. The Point System for student activities has been revised. Charter requirements for the organization of new clubs have been drawn up. Throughout the year the student council has sponsored many dances and sold soda at all school dances. FIRST ROW: Morse, Allen, Peabody, Mr. Jipp, Thurber, Fishman, Ryan. SECOND ROW: Norton, McNulla, Hallock, R. Baldwin, Pilger, White, N. Baldwin, Jackson, Vrooman, Quesnel. FIRST ROW: Peabody, Thurber, Baldwin, J. Ryan, Bristol, Norton. SECOND ROW: Ashley, Larrow, Charlebois, Jewell, Mr. Jipp, Young, Barber, S. Ryan, Wheeler. Zhe Rational Manor Society Last fall, members of the Otter Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society met with their advisor, Mr. Jipp, and elected officers: President, Ruth Baldwin; Vice-President, Judy Ryan; Secretary, Constance Thurber; Treasurer, Robert Bristol, and Student Council Representative, John Norton. In December, this organization sponsored the visit of the eleven Mexican boys and girls, members of the Experiment in International Living. The visitors lived in the homes of students of V. U. H. S., and were shown many aspects of life in Vermont. Five new members were welcomed into the organization at an impressive induction ceremony, on December 22. The new members, Carole Ashley, Elaine Barber, Jean Wheeler, Cheryl Larrow, and Sharon Ryan, were presented to the Student Body and the Faculty at an afternoon assembly. After the ceremony, the charter members gave a tea for the new members, parents, and teachers. At the beginning of the second semester, new officers elected were; President, Constance Thurber; Vice-President, Ruth Young; Secretary, Elaine Barber; Treasurer, Judy Ryan; and Student Council Representative, John Norton. Other projects sponsored by the National Honor Society were: a Books-for-the-Li-brary campaign and a Lane-Series pool. Maintenance LIFE AT VUHS IS MUCH HAPPIER BECAUSE OF THE EFFICIENT AND SMILING COOPERATION OF THESE PEOPLE. Mrs. Clara Hallock Miss Cecile Vanier Mrs. Clarinda Langeway Mr. Rollin Larrow Mrs. Joan Williams Mr. Earl Fisher Mr. John Morcombe Mr. Gerald Hatch Mr. Earl Johnson Mr. Harold Morcombe Candid Camera What will it be? A bet in '64, Mr. Jipp? We won! Run boys run! Heave ho! Understand?? Do you remember? FIRST ROW: Muzzy, Peabody, R. Ryan, Bottum, W. Tbiess, Warren, Tatro, Rossier, Milo. SECOND ROW: Danyow, Hunt, J. Caron, Thurber, S. Ryan, Longey, Gajewski, Scott, January, N. Smith, Barney, Jones, Cole, Tucker, M. Smith. THIRD ROW: Adams, Abare, Beach, Rivers, Cameron, B. McNulla, Charlebois. B. Bradley, Lawya, Quesnel, Beenan, Benton, C. Thiess, J. Adams, Norton, Giersberg, Yantz. FOURTH ROW: Stark, Sanbor, Anderson, K. McNulla, O'Brien, R. Baldwin, Young, Aubin, Barber, de Graaf, L. Caron, J. Ryan, N. Baldwin, Holmes, M. Bradley. MRS. SPRING STEAD One hundred and thirty-five students make up the Chorus during the current year. On December fourteenth a Christmas Matinee - Living Portraits of the Nativity was presented to elementary students of the union school district. The following evening the public performance was given. Soloists for the evening were David Aubin, John Norton, Donald Peabody, Baritones; Thomas Tucker, Bass; Roger Jackson, Tenor; Elaine Barber, Soprano; Linda Carlisle, Mezzo-Soprano; Betsey Benton and Cheryl Larrow, Altos. Activities for the year included participation in the Champlain Valley Music Festival, a spring operetta, and an exchange concert for the choir. FIRST ROW: Kirby, Jackson, W. Wisell, Roberts, Holcomb, G. Wisell, Tucker, Clodgo, Sheridan, Gebo. SECOND ROW; Meacham, Reed, Sears, Abare, Cameron, Wheeler, Kolbe, Pratt, Perkins, Birchmore, S. Sisters, Casey, Ryan, C. Allen, Carlisle. THIRD ROW: L. Sisters, P. Allen, Rogers, Putnum, Fuller, Desjadon, Rivers, LeMay, H. Bradley, Rossier, Eubar, Stebbins, Larrow, Noyes, H. LeMay, Tatro, Miller, Guyette. FOURTH ROW: Cleveland, Abare, Perry, Spencer, F. Bradley, Daniels, Thurber, Howland, Hall, Grey, Webster, Larsen, Davis, Vanier, Burpee, Gibeault. Music Council This council consists of twelve members from the various music classes. The members are: John Norton, Ruth Baldwin, David Aubin, Carolyn Thiess, Roger Jackson, Linda Quesnel, Donna Hunt, Mary Stebbins, Patricia Allen, Mary Jane January, Priscilla Cole, and Sandra Adams. This council is the governing body of the chorus. Its purpose is to promote interest in music within the student body; to plan and help organize special trips, concerts, ana other activities of the choral association. Officers are: Roger Jackson, President; Linda Quesnel, Vice-President; Pat Allen, Secretary; David Aubin, Treasurer. Ruth Baldwin is the Student Council Representative. FIRST ROW: Kirby, Clodgo, R. Ryan, Bottum, W. Thiess, Rossier, Milo, Muzzy, Peabody, Jackson. SECOND ROW: Tucker, Carlisle, Abare, W. Wisell, Stebbins, Cleveland, P. Allen, Hunt, Larsen, Birchmore, G. Wisell, C. Allen, Sears, Meacham, Gebo. THIRD ROW: Smith, Howland, Roberts, Giersberg, Norton, Hall, Adams, Barney, Mrs. Springstead, C. Thiess, Beach, Cameron, Burpee, Holcomb, Thurber, Webster, Larrow. FOURTH ROW: Benton, Dan-yow, January, Lawya, J. Ryan, Barber, Young, Aubin, Baldwin, Anderson, Quesnel, Sanbor, Charlebois, McNulla, Jones. Sixty students chosen from the chorus compose the choir. A Girls’ Chorus and Boys' Chorus also supplement the work of the other two music groups. Members of the choir took part in the Christmas program. Its members were also active in the various music festivals. Elaine Barber, Donald Peabody, and Roger Jackson represented VUHS in the All Eastern Concert Chorus of the Music Educators National Conference in Washington, D. C., January 13-16, 1961. Mrs. Springstead, an executive board member of the Vermont Music Educators, was chairman of the Conference Breakfast for the Eastern Division of the National Organization, and acted as chaperon. In January, Carolyn Thiess, Connie Thurber, Alice Abare, June Adams, Dawn Barney, Gene Milo, Charles Rossier, Lynn Bottum, David Aubin, and Robert Ryan attended the Mount Royal Music Festival, Mount Royal, Quebec. In the spring, Margaret Howland, Eldora Jones, Ruth Baldwin, John Norton, Thomas Tucker, Edward Gebo, and Roger Jackson attended the annual All-State Music Festival in Burlington. As the book goes to press, consideration is being given to the choice of members for the New England Music Festival in Rutland, Vermont and to the establishment of an Honorary Music Chapter at VUHS. FIRST ROW: P. Adams, Booth, Clark, Tracey, Howland, Yantz, Wright, Webster, Danyow. SECOND ROW: A. Austin, Fields, Chamberlain, Morris, Russell, Rivait, Jenkins, Bristol, M. Forand, Cameron, Rheaume, Taylor, S. Forand, S. Austin, Hamel. THIRD ROW: Daigneault, Clark, Stagg, Monroe, Paquette, Haynes, LaMont, Tucker, Kirby, J. Ryan, B. Danyow, J. Ryan, Griffith, Hamel, Swinton, Howe, Jackman, Mrs. Springstead. FOURTH ROW: C. Danyow, D. Adams, Phillips, Maloney, Waller, Barney, Campbell, Patterson, Murray, M. Rheaume, Hallock, Moore, Smith, N. Field, Gatow. {Junior High Qlee Club The Junior High Glee Club was organized this year with 48 members. It is an elective organization with the following officers: President, Greg Clark; Vice-President, Mary Jackman; Secretary, Nancy Lamont; and Treasurer, Alan Austin. The Glee Club meets once a week on Mondays from 3:05 - 3:45 P. M. The members participated in the Christmas Concert and will participate in the Spring Concert. .Nancy Lamont, Secretary FIRST ROW: W. Wisell, Fishman, Abaie, Spencer, Barber, J. Ryan, Mr. Jipp, R. Baldwin, Jackson, Peabody, Burpee, Tucker. SECOND ROW: Giersberg, Morse, G. Wisell, Wright, Quesnel, Truax, Thiess, Miller, Roberts, Sanbor, Allen, S. Ryan, January, Vrooman. THIRD ROW; Anderson, Holcomb, W. Thiess, R. Ryan, Stephens, Aubin, Rogers, Rossier, N. Baldwin, Durkee, Danyow. The fall of 1960 saw the beginning of the second year of the V. U. H. S. History Club. The following officers were elected for the year: Judy Ryan, President; Ruth Baldwin, Vice-President; Elaine Barber, Secretary-Treasurer; Roger Jackson, Student Council Representative. The faculty advisor was Mr. Jipp. Some of the highlights of the year were a trip to Burlington to hear President John Kennedy's campaign speech, a skating party, and an assembly on Julius Caesar. Again this year as a public service, the members sold subscriptions to the VERMONT LIFE. FIRST ROW: Marshall, Hatch, Austin, Vrooman, Durkey, T. Tucker, W. Thiess, J. Sullivan, Roberts, Rogers, Wisell, Laffin, Wilcox, Bradford, Easter. SECOND ROW: Choiniere, Larson, Gee, Rossier, Olson, Fishman, Burpee, Ryan, Mrs. Norton, Quesnel, Spencer, Tucker, Adams, M. Smith, Daniels, Hunt, L. Field. THIRD ROW: Wright, Webster, J. Allen, Stebbins, Yantz, Rivers, Benton, N. Baldwin, D. Field, Miller, Kirby, J. Ryan, Danyow, B. McNulla, C. Thiess, January, K. McNulla, Beach, M. Morse, Norton. FOURTH ROW: Sisters, C. Allen, Kolbe, Casey, R. Baldwin, C. Rossier, Sargent, Munnet, Stephens, Aubin, Patterson, R. Smith, M. Sullivan, Gardner, Lalumiere, R. Ryan, Caron, Paquette, C. Morse, P. Allen, D. Ryan. Catin Club The Latin Club held its organizational meeting in early October. Nancy Baldwin was elected Consul and Jennie Larson was elected Scribe. Margaret Morse was named the club representative to the Student Council. A committee was appointed to plan an initiation meeting. On October 27 the Slaves (Freshmen) were tortured to the delight of their masters. A Spring activity is being planned. CHAPTER OFFICERS Sentinel Reporter Assistant Advisor Treasurer Vice-President Advisor President Secretary A. Vincent W. Scott Mr. Townsend D. Sears R. Gokey Mr. Davison G. Cote V. Davis MR. TOWNSEND Mr. Lindsay T. Townsend New Teacher On July 1, I960, Mr. Lindsay T. Townsend, a graduate of the UVM College of Agriculture joined the staff of the VUHS Vo-Ag Dept. Mr. Townsend assumed the role of second teacher having as his main responsibilities the Ag. 11 and Ag. 9 classes and the Young Farmer class. He also serves as assistant FFA advisor and advisor to the Young Farmer Association. Gllles Cote holds the Kenneth J. Sheldon Memorial Rotating Trophy which was presented to the Vergennes Chapter at the 1960 State FFA Convention for its accomplishment and achievement of program of work activities. FIRST ROW: Pollard, Jerger, Wilcox, Abair, Burleigh, Bootka, Steady, Beach, SECOND ROW: Scars, Bigelow, Ball, O. Danyow, B. Allen, G, Cote, A. Danyow, W. Rivers, Charlebols, Moulton, Chamberlain, Field, Davis. THIRD ROW: Mr. Davison, J. Allen, Scott, Easter, Y. Cote, Godard, Munnett, Hallock, Gokey, Kirby, Mundy, Bessette, lewell, Vincent, Mr. Townsend. FOURTH ROW: DeGraaf, Bradford, B. Rivers, Cholnlere, Pllger, Atkins, White, Morrow, Warren, Torrey, Taylor, Titus, Reed. The Future Farmers of America Organization Is an lntra-currlcular activity of the vocational agriculture program. Membership Is entirely voluntary but all vocational-agriculture students are encouraged to become members as many of the activities of the department are sponsored by the FFA. Regular meetings are held each month with student officers presiding and conducting the business. The Junior officers for 1960-61 are; Pres: Albert White; V.-Pres: Klaas de Graaf; Sec: Yvan Cote; Treas: Burt Allen; Rept: John Moulton and Sentinel; Dale Warren. The program of work Includes a variety of activities. These Include the sponsoring of a Junior production credit association, dairy livestock rings,co-operative sale of vegetable seed and recreational activities such as dances and the annual district winter carnival. Members are encouraged to participate In the awards program as well as to advance themselves In the FFA through leadership, position, and advanced degree of membership. The Vergennes Chapter (with fifty members) was begun In July, 1953 when the local vocational agriculture department was established. The present vocational agriculture program at Vergennes Union High School Is a full-time department with an active all-day class program offering agriculture to freshmen through seniors In high school. A Young Farmer Class and an Adult Farmer Class are Included In an evening program. Varsity Basketball FIRST ROW: Raymond, Stephens, Patterson, Norton, Pilger, Sullivan. SECOND ROW: Coach Ayer, Gee, Finklestein, White, Wright, Tucker, Coach Lanphear. VUHS VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES 1960-61 Waterbury Opp. 50 Vergennes 48 CLASS I PLAYOFF Winooski 42 33 Burr and Burton 41 30 Vergennes 49 Winooski 40 24 Fair Haven 40 Essex 66 48 Brandon 26 56 Enosburg Falls 28 72 CLASS I SOUTHERN TOURNAMENT B. F. A. (Fairfax) 44 45 Vergennes 37 Westport, N. Y. 52 54 Woodstock 43 Brandon 54 56 Hinesburg 38 59 Marion (Barre) 66 55 Bristol 29 52 Westport, N. Y. 43 42 Bristol 50 37 Hinesburg 40 57 Port Henry, N. Y. 62 43 ’60-61 The Vergennes Commodores of Coach Gordon Ayer got off to a slow start in the 60-61 basketball season. After dropping five games in succession, the Commodores rebounded with consecutive victories over Brandon, Enosburg Falls, B. F. A. (Fairfax), West-port, Brandon, and Hinesburg. Vergennes was led by its captain, Jim Patterson, who brought to a close a great high school basketball career. A strong rebounder and sharpshooter, Patterson has started Varsity basketball ever since he was a Freshman. Scoring 422 points for the season and accumulating 100 points in four years of Varsity ball, Jim Patterson is by far the best basketball player in Vergennes in recent years. Rounding out the starting nucleus for Vergennes were guards John Horton and Dave Stephens and the two forwards Murray Finklestein and Bob Raymond. Dave Stephens, who has a good jump shot, and the playmaker, John Norton, were the backcourt men who set up most of the plays for the Commodores. Murray Finklestein, a newcomer, gave added strength to Vergennes with his one-hand push shot. Bob Raymond, a fine hustler grabbed many rebounds off defensive boards throughout the season. Brian Gee, Tom Tucker, Ed Pilger, Ken Hallock, and Bob Briggs gave added strength to Varsity whenever they were called upon. The highlight of this year's season was a trip to Springfield to participate in the Southern Class I Tournament. After defeating Fair Haven in the playoff, Vergennes was matched with Woodstock in the first round of the tournament. Vergennes lead at half-time, but fell to the lower end of a 43-37 score at the final buzzer. With only two starters, Jim Patterson and John Norton, graduating, Vergennes has a good chance of returning to the tournament next year. junior Varsity FIRST ROW: W. Wisell, Bodette, Atkins, White, Tucker. SECOND ROW: G. Wisell, Truax, Gokey, Sullivan, Mr. Lanphear, Munnett, Hatch, Clark. JV SCORES Opp. Vergennes W aterbury 23 18 Using a variety of combinations, the Junior Var- Winooski 20 24 sity team gave many players an opportunity to gain Winooski 26 11 experience in interscholastic games. These players, Essex 40 16 with Junior Varsity experience, should provide ex- Brandon 13 16 cellent material for next year's Varsity. Westport 29 28 Brandon 30 13 Hinesburg 29 16 Bristol 32 28 Westport 25 24 Bristol 31 28 Hinesburg 35 22 Port Henry 22 21 Varsity Basketball FIRST ROW: Ryan, Spencer, Adams, Barney. SECOND ROW: Baldwin, Yantz, Quesnel, Mc-Nulla, Johnson, Benton, Mrs. Lanphear. SCORES GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL OPPONENT OPP. V. Under a new Coach, Sally Lanphear, the Vergennes Union Middlebury 18 10 High Commodorettes finished a difficult season with a 6-6 record. Because of the loss of several experienced players, the New Haven 42 23 team was slow in starting. By mid-season, the trio of sopho- St. Albans 43 24 mores, Betsey Benton, Laura Yantz, and Claire Adams, began Bristol 21 22 to click. The team finished the season with six wins out of the Burlington 51 31 last seven games. Guards Barbara McNulla, Linda Quesnel, St. Albans 29 25 and Judi Johnson displayed excellent defensive play in each Middlebury 24 28 game. The quick and skillful defense shown by Barbara Mc- New Haven 50 26 Nulla was outstanding. Graduating this year are Dawn Bar- Rice 14 31 ney, Jean Wheeler, Gail Pidgeon, and Barbara McNulla. Peoples Academy 28 39 The outlook for next year seems very promising. The entire offensive team, including high scoring Betsey Benton, Laura Rice 25 50 Yantz, and Claire Adams will return. Much praise should Bristol 37 39 go to the team for their fine work and excellent sportsmanship. junior Varsity FIRST ROW: Wright, Tatro, Fishman, Wheeler. SECOND ROW: Stebbins, Pidgeon, Morse, Baldwin, Bradley, Gibeault, Mrs. Lanphear. The Junior Varsity team under Coach Sally Lanphear had a good record for the season with six wins, five losses, and one tie game. The Jayvees, the backbone of future varsity teams, worked hard, not only for this year, but for those years to come. SCORES OPPONENT OPP. JV Midd lebury 10 16 New Haven 24 9 St. Albans 46 49 Burlington 32 33 St. Albans 27 27 Bristol 14 28 Middlebury 28 19 New Haven 28 27 Rice 7 23 Peoples Academy 26 23 Rice 10 8 Bristol 20 18 ‘Junior High basketball FIRST ROW: Alexander, Austin, Wright, Moorby, Jackman, Barrows, Crown, Hamel, Adams. SECOND ROW: Booth, Danyow, Nuttall, Yantz, Mr. Lanphear, Strobridge, Brinkman, Clark, Denny. THIRD ROW: Ryan, Barney, Osgood, Murray, Moore, Campbell, Waller. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Since Vergennes supports two fine high school basketball teams, time is very limited for an extensive program of junior high basketball. However, our junior high team is scheduled to play the surrounding schools of Middlebury, Bristol, Charlotte, and Ferris-burg. It will.compete in two tournaments, one at Bristol and one at Middlebury. Twenty-five seventh and eighth grade boys have turned out for practice this year. Those who should see a great deal of action are Dennis Campbell, Robert Barney, Wayne Crown, Steven Strobridge, Courtney Booth, and John Wright. It is our hope that the junior high group will have a successful season and gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the game and learn the true meaning of fine sportsmanship. Let us hope that the interest they now have for the game remains with them throughout their school years. Mrs. Evarts and Senior Librarians Thurber, Barber, Baldwin, Young, de Graaf, Charlebois, Jack-son and Thorpe. Student JCibrar'ms B. Benton L. Caron J. Larson D. Hunt K. Ganson S. Rossier K. McNulla J. Caron M. Burpee L. Yantz J. Sambor S. Ryan C. Adams A. Fishman C. Kirby S. Tatro S. Cameron S. Adams N. Lamont J. Ryan Jim Patterson, Bob Raymond, Mr. Ayer, David Stephens, John Norton. . Varsity Club Activities for the year include a Sports Banquet, a dance, and the awarding of athletic letters. MR. OXLEY - Conductor MAJORETTES Charlebois McNulla Thurber LeMay Pratt Moulton ALL-STATE DELEGATES Attending the All-State Music Festival and playing in the Red Band this year were Dawn Barney, Judy Ryan, and David Aubin, FIRST ROW: M. Jackman, Pidgeon, Bristol, J. Ryan, Miller, W. Wisell, Fishman, Wright, M. Jackman, Crown. SECOND ROW: S. Thurber, Kirby, Smith, R. Barney, Rivers, Anderson, January, Campbell, J. Ryan, Milo, Reed, Gardner, Aubin, Rogers, Ryan, Peabody, Bottum, B. Benton. V.U.M.S. The Vergennes Union High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Richard Oxley for the second year, has thirty-two band members and many new prospects taking lessons. The annual Christmas Concert given jointly with the chorus was a great success. Eight numbers including White Christmas and the old favorite, The Clock Store, were presented. The Spring Concert consisting of eight selections took place on April 4. After the Spring Concert the band concentrated on marching and attended the State Music Festival in Burlington in May. FIRST ROW: Gee, Tucker, Norton, Raymond, Austin. SECOND ROW: Stephens, Patterson. baseball As the yearbook went to the publisher, the baseball season had not started. Seven lettermen were to be the nucleus of the team. Three lettermen were lost in the graduating class of last year. These returning lettermen include two Seniors, four Juniors, and one Sophomore. In March, Coach Ayer was very optimistic about the success of the team. Games with the teams of the Champlain Valley League made up the schedule. The Champlain Valley League includes Richmond, Hinesburg, Bristol, and Weeks School. FIRST ROW: Wheeler, Benton, Pidgeon, Farnsworth, Stebbins, Tatro, Clark. SECOND ROW: Bradley, Gibeault, Barney, Spencer, Allen, Quesnel, Morse, Rivers, Yantz. Softball SCORES GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM Rice Vergennes 10 Opp. 11 In May of 1960, 17 girls reported for the girls' softball team. Joanne Farnsworth Rice 15 18 was chosen Manager. Our Coach was Mrs. Griswold. We had a record of 1 win and 4 Middlebury Burlington 10 5 7 35 defeats after playing a total of 5 games against Middlebury, Rice, and Burlington teams. Even though we weren't victorious Middlebury 6 11 all season, we were very close in several of the games. During the toughest times all season, the team's spirit remained very high! future Homemakers of America The Vergennes Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America has increased its membership each year since its founding. We wish to express our deepest appreciation to Mrs. Mary Jane Wager who was our advisor for three and a half years. This year our state goal was To Promote Good Will Through Getting to Know Our Neighbors at Home and Abroad. To promote this program an Around the Wotld Supper was served to all members. Dishes of several countries were served. In the past year our Chapter has participated in the State and District meetings. On November 4, fifteen members of our Chapter attended the district meeting and in April one member attended the State Meeting. FIRST ROW: Carpenter, Reed. Cameron, Forand, Hamel, Swinton, Kirby, J. Ryan, Tucker, Paquette, Bushey. SECOND ROW: Abair, Davis, Bradley, Gatow, Field, Raymond, Clark, Adams, Noyes, B. Danyow, Desjadon, Lamont. THIRD ROW: Thur-ber, S. Ryan, Holmes, J. Danyow, McNulla, J. Ryan, Anderson, Thiess, Jones, Fuller. FIRST ROW: Tucker, Norton, S. Ryan, R. Baldwin, Mrs. Rice, Young, Thorpe, Benton, Jackson, N. Baldwin. SECOND ROW: Casey, Burpee, Spencer, Adams, Beach, C. Thiess, Cameron, Fishman, Wheeler, Allen. THIRD ROW: Danyow, Farnsworth, Cole, J. Ryan, Aubin, W. Thiess, Barber, M. Charlebois. Press Club Editor Ruth Baldwin Assistant Editor Sharon Ryan Literature Editors Linda Thorpe, Ruth Young Assistant Feature Editor Joan Spencer Boys' Sports Editor John Norton Assistant Sports Editor Robert Ryan Girls' Sports Editor Betsey Benton Organization Editor Roger Jackson Assistant Organization Editor Nancy Baldwin REPORTERS: FFA Bill Scott FHA Jane Ryan Latin Club David Aubin Assembly Report Claire Adams Student Council Audrey Fishman National Honor Society Judy Ryan History Club Carolyn Thiess Press Club Elaine Barber 9th Grade Gail Tucker 10th Grade Claudia Allen 11th Grade Robert Ryan 12th Grade Elaine Barber 8th Grade Linda Griffith 7th Grade Valli Hallock MRS. RICE PROOFREADERS: P. Cole, A. Casey, D. Aubin, P. Beach, N. Baldwin, M. Burpee. TYPISTS: C. Cameron, J. Farnsworth, D. Hamel, E. Barber, J. Danyow, M. Charlebois, E. Jones, J. Wheeler, J. Raymond, C. Ashley. CLASS OFFICERS - R. Jackson, Treasurer; C. Thiess, President; J. Norton, Vice-President; J. Danyow, Secretary. Class Colors Class Slower RED AND WHITE CARNATION Motto THE ROAD TO GLORY IS NOT THE PATH OF FLOWERS MARCEL ALDORE BOURGEOIS VERGENNES Men of few words are the best. CAROLE ANN ASHLEY FERRISBURG She says little but thinks a lot. Class Sec. 1; Patrol 2; National Honor Society 4. HOWARD TIBBY BROWN WEEKS A great man is one who relies on himself. Montpelier High School 1,2,3. RUTH ELEANOR BALDWIN CHARLOTTE Eyes mirror kindness, a reflection of the soul, For deep is her sincerity, as friendship is a goal. Latin Club 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Mt. Royal 3; All-St. Chorus 4; Music Council 4; Band 1; One-Act Play 1,3; Spanish Club 2,3; History Club 3, 4, Sec. -Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Class Pres. 2; Yearbook 3; Girls St. 3; Basketball 3, Manager 4; St. Council 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4, Pres. 4; Press Club 3,4, Ed. 4; Magazine Campaign Co-Manager 4; Librarian 4; Good Citizenship Girl 4. ALAN FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN FERRISBURG Never let studying interfere with your education! Chorus 2; Soccer 4. ELAINE MARIE BARBER FERRISBURG Who knows what lies within the deep pools of those eyes. Softball 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Washington D.C. 4; History Club 3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Prom Committee 3; Model U. N. Delegate 3; Basketball 3; Class Treas. 3; National Honor Society 4, Sec. 4; Cheerleader 4; Press Club 4; Yearbook 4, Sr. Ed. 4; Sr. Play 4. JAMES THOMAS ALLEN PANTON Think you much but say you little. F.F.A. 1,4. ALICE IRENE ABARE VERGENNES A little girl, with a little GREEN car, and a winning smile that will take her far. Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Mt. Royal 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; History Club 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4. DAVID JOSEPH AUBIN VERGENNES Loyal; witty and full of fun; He's a friend to everyone. Latin Club 1, 2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; All-St. Band 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; Mt. Royal 3,4; Music Council 4, Treas. 4; History Club 4; Press Club 4; Sr. Play 4; Student Council 4. JUNE MARIE ADAMS VERGENNES Style conscious and fashion wise, With a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. One-Act Plays 1,3; F. H. A. 2,3,4, Songleader 4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Choir 4; Mt. Royal 4; History Club 3, 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4. DWIGHT FRANK BESSETTE JR. PANTON Greatness and goodness are but ends, He is rich who has friends. Band 1; Baseball 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4. JOAN ELAINE ANDERSON VERGENNES Blushing is a color of virtue. One-Act Play 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; Sno-Ball Committee 3; F. H. A. 1,3,4; History Club 3,4. CLARENCE AUSTIN COOK WEEKS Always calm, always sedate, never in a hurried state. Brattleboro Union High School 1,2,3. NANCY EVELYN CLARK ADDISON Her future is planned, third finger left hand. Chorus 3; Softball 3; F. H. A. 4. ORVILLE FREDRICK DANYOW FERRISBURG A man of silence is a man of sense. Basketball 1, 2,3; Cross-Country 2, 3; F. F. A. 1, 2,3, 4, Jr. Vice-Pres. 1; Magazine Home Room Captain 4. MARGUERITE CHARLEBOIS FERRISBURG Talent and personality make a wonderful combination. Florida 1. F. H. A. 2; Patrol 2; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Mt. Royal 3; Yearbook 2,3, 4; Choir 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Class Marshal 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Press Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Librarian 3,4; Sno-Ball Committee 3,4. WILLIAM JAMES DURKEE WEEKS He has a heart as sound as a bell, His tongue is the clapper. Spaulding High School 1,2. Latin Club 3,4; History Club 3,4. WINFRED BELL CLEVELAND PANTON Her heart is as far from fraud as heaven from earth. Rock Point 1, 2. Chorus 3,4; Choir 4. LEONARD CHARLEBOIS VERGENNES Say little, do much, and meet everyone with a smile. Beeman Academy 1,2,3. DAWN MARIE BARNEY VERGENNES She burns the midnight oil but not always for study. One-Act Play 1; Patrol 2; Yearbook 2; Softball 3; F. H. A. 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3. 4; All-St. Band 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Choir 4; Mt. Royal 4; Basketball 2, 3,4. DOUGLAS ARTHUR CLODGO VERGENNES Never at a loss for words. Baseball 1; One-Act Play 1; Yearbook 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4. MARY CHRISTINE BRADLEY VERGENNES A word, a smile, a winning way, Everything needed to complete a day. Softball 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play 4. PETER MICHAEL COLLETTE VERGENNES Mischief is always at his heels. JUDITH ILENE BURNEY WEEKS Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. Pittsford High School 1,2,3. RENE NOE GODARD FERRISBURG A happy, wonderful friend, who'll stay with you 'til the end. Beeman Academy 1,2. F.F.A. 4. MARCIA ELAINE FULLER FERRISBURG Her talents are the silent type. Latin Club 1; Chorus 4; F. H. A. 4. ROBERT MARTIN GOKEY WALTHAM Bobby has a smile for every man and two for every woman. Track 1; Basketball 1, Manager 3; Soccer 1,2,3, 4, Captain 4; F. F. A. 1,2,3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Jr. Prom 3; Sno-Ball Committee 4; Sr. Play, Stage Manager 4. DIANE MARY HAMEL VERGENNES When it comes to being short and sweet, Diane's a girl who can't be beat. One-Act Play 1,2; Patrol 1,2; Band 1,2; Latin Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3; F. H. A. 1,2,4; St. Council 1,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Jr. Prom 3. DAVID CLINTON HALL WEEKS Dave is our curly blond who is the strong, and silent type. Rutland High School 1. Chorus 4; History Club 4. SANDRA ANN HARRIS FERRISBURG It is a wise head that makes a still tongue. GEORGE ROBERT GARDNER VERGENNES DAVID MARSH FIELD FERRISBURG Dynamite comes in small packages. Chorus 1; Baseball 1,2; Play 1,3; Latin Club 1,2,4; Basketball 2,3; Soccer 3; F. F. A. 4. JOYCE ELLEN DANYOW FERRISBURG Twinkling eyes and manner kind, A nicer girl is hard to find. Class Treas. 1, Sec. 4; Basketball 1,2; Patrol 2; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Mt. Royal 3; New England 4; Home Room Captain 3; St. Council 3; Jr. Play Asst. Director 3; History Club 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Sr. Ed. 4; Cheerleader 4; Press Club 4; Sr. Play, Asst. Director 4; One-Act Play 4. I'll agree with you, but you're wrong. Patrol 1; Latin Club 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Yearbook 2,3; Jr. Play 3; One-Act Play 4. AAGJE DEGRAAF PANTON Full of life and lively fun, A friend and pal to everyone. Netherlands 1. Chorus 2,3,4; Librarian 4. ROBERT SIMINS GIERSBERG WEEKS What you do, still betters what has been done. Run, Bob, Run] Cross-Country 1,2,3,4; St. Champion 4; Chorus 1,4; Choir 4; History Club 4; Sr. Play 4. JOANNE DOROTHY FARNSWORTH WALTHAM My heart is whole, my fancy free. Go away, little boys, don't bother me. ' Basketball 2; Softball 3; Press Club 4; Yearbook 4; One-Act Play 4; Sr. Play 4. ROGER DEAN JACKSON PANTON A loyal companion, excellent friend, An earnest worker and true to the end. Track 1; Patrol 2; One-Act Play 2, 4; Jr. Play; Jr. Prom; Boys' State 3; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4; History Club 3,4; Pres. 3; Yearbook 2,3, 4; Asst. Ed. 3, Ed. 4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Pres. 4; Mt. Royal 2,3; Choir 3,4; All-State 3,4; Washington D.C. 4; Press Club, Org. Ed. 4; Class Treas. 4; St. Council 4; Librarian 3,4; Sr. Play 4. RUTH MARIE LAWYA FERRISBURG Happiness is a habit; Cultivate it. F. H. A. 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Patrol 1, 2; Choir 4. GEORGE KENNETH JEWELL FERRISBURG Happy men shall have many friends. Baseball 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Model U. N. Delegate 3. SHIRLEY ANNE LONGEY WEEKS Politeness goes far, but costs nothing. Richford 1; F. H. A. 4; History Club 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Chorus 4; Sr. Play; Vermont State Cherry Pie Baking Queen. GREGORY EARL KIRBY ADDISON Greg likes work. He could sit and watch it for hours. F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Jr. Officer 1. BARBARA ANN McNULLA VERGENNES Barb's an atomic blonde with a sense of humor; If you hear she's quiet it's just a rumor. F. H. A. 1,2,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Patrol 2; One-Act Plays 2,4; Choir 3,4; Jr. Play; Majorette 1,2, 3,4; Sr. Play 4; All-State Chorus 4. KENLEY WALTER HALLOCK WALTHAM Be not merely good, be good for something. Class Pres. 1; Baseball 1; Soccer 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F. A. 1,2,3.4; Jr. Off. 1; One-Act Play 4 MARY ANN HOLMES PANTON Through life she goes with a happy smile. Bradford Academy 1, 2, 3; Chorus 4; Choir 4; F. H. A. 4. PAUL HORACE HARRINGTON WEEKS A fellow who is admired for his gameness and good nature. Rutland 2; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; History Club 3,4; Chorus 4. MARGARET MARIE HOWLAND VERGENNES A lass so neat, a smile so sweet. Band 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; All-State 4; Magazine Campaign Co-Manager 4. GENE HOWARD HOLCOMBE WEEKS Leave silence to the saints; I'm just a human. Beeman Academy 2; Chorus 3, 4; Choir 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; History Club 4. ELDORA MAY JONES PANTON A little giggle and a friendly smile are all that makes life worthwhile. One-Act Plays 1; Patrol 1; Yearbook 2; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; All-State 4. JAMES HORACE PATTERSON VERGENNES The two studies he likes best of all; The hearts of girls and basketball. Soccer 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; One-Act Plays 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1, 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Class Pres. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Band 3,4; Boys' State 3; Class Marshal 3; Senior Play 4; Student Council 4. LINDA ESTHER THORPE FERRISBURG Born with the gift of laughter. Latin Club 1,2,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Press Club, Feature Ed. 4; Senior Play 4; Librarian 4. DONALD PEABODY VERGENNES In the great master's steps went he, A leader with possibility. Track 1; Patrol 1,2; Baseball 1; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; One-Act Plays 1,2,3; Basketball 2; Cross-Country 1, 2,3; St. Council 2,3,4; Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; All-State 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Boys' State 3; History Club 3, 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; Washington, D. C. 4. JOANNE LAROW WEEKS Good qualities need no advertising. Rock Point 1, 2, 3. BERNARD PETER RIVERS FERRISBURG The rule of my life is to make business my pleasure, and pleasure my business. F.F. A. 4. JUDY EILEEN RYAN VERGENNES Ever faithful, ever true, to the task she has to do. Band 1, 2, 3,4; All-State 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Historian 1, Treas. 2, Sec. 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Sec.-Treas. 2; Basketball 2; Patrol 2; Model U. N. Delegate 3; Girls' State 2nd Alt. 3; St. Council 3; Yearbook 2,3, 4; Bus. Manager 4; History Club 3,4; Pres. 4; Sr. Play; Chorus 2,3,4; Choir 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Treas. 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Press Club 4. PAUL ERNEST LARAMIE VERGENNES JOHN KELLOG NORTON VERGENNES Not whether he won or lost, but how he played the game. Soccer 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1.2,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Choir 3,4; New England 2; All-State 3,4; Music Council 4; Student Council 2,4; National Honor Society 3, 4; History Club 3; Boys' State 2nd Alt. 3; One-Act Plays 4; Yearbook 3,4; Sports Ed. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Press Club 4. NANCY NORMA SMITH WEEKS Through life she goes with a happy smile. Bellows Falls 1, 2; Chorus 4; F. H. A. 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 4. Take life seriously and what is it worth? Soccer 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Sr. Play, Stage Manager 4. GAIL KAREN PIDGEON FERRISBURG Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, Frown and it wrinkles your face. Mt. St. Mary's 1,2; Band 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Basketball 4. DAVID EDMUND MERCIER WEEKS Being quiet and friendly, can prove to be handy. Rice Memorial 1,2. FLORENCE MADELIA ROSE VERGENNES Those who say least are often the wisest. ROBERT CHARLES SMITH FERRISBURG A person gets no higher than he aims. Soccer 1,3; Latin Club 3, 4. CAROLYN ELSIE THIESS VERGENNES Happy am I, from care I'm free. Why isn't everyone contented like me? Latin Club 1, 2,3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Pres. 4; Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; Mt. Royal 4; Basketball 2; Patrol 2; St. Council 2,3; Class Sec. 2,3, Pres. 4; Jr. Play 3; Jr. Prom 3; Girls' St. 1st Alt. 3; History Club 3,4; J. V. Cheerleading 1, Varisty 3; Press Club 4. MICHAEL DEAN THOMPSON FERRISBURG Don't take life too seriously, You'll never get out alive. Chorus 1; Basketball 2; One-Act Play 1,4; Soccer 1, 4; Latin Club 1,2,3, 4. JEAN FLORA WHEELER FERRISBURG Quiet, reserved, and demure; A friend of whom you're always sure. F. H. A. 1; Patrol 2; Home Room Captain 3; Softball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; One-Act Play 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Spanish Club 2,3; Yearbook 2,3,4, Sports Ed. 4; Press Club 4; Sno-Ball Committee 4; National Honor Society 4. GERALD HILTON STAGG VERGENNES An honest man is a noble work of God. CONSTANCE LOIS THURBER PANTON A smile that wins, a manner that takes, Everywhere she goes, friends she makes. Majorette 1,2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3, 4, Sec. 1,2, Pres. 3; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Choir 3,4; Mt. Royal 4; Spanish Club 2.3; One-Act Play 2; St. Council 3, Sec. 3, Vice-President 4; Jr. Play 3; Girls' St. 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; National Honor Society 3,4, Sec. 4; Sr. Play 4; Librarian 4. RUTH ANN YOUNG NEW HAVEN Still water runs deep. Beeman Academy 1,2. JUDITH EVE RAYMOND WEEKS A smile for all a greeting glad; An amiable jolly way she had. Chorus 1; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3,4. LARRY GEORGE WRIGHT VERGENNES Blessed is the man who invented sleep. Basketball 1,2,4; Latin Club 1,4; Soccer 1,4; Home Room Captain 4. Softball 3; U. N. Delegate 3; History Club 3, 4; Chorus 3,4; Mt. Royal 3; New England 4; Choir 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Press Club 4; Feature Ed. 4; Circulation Ed. 4; Librarian 4; Yearbook 4; Sr. Ed. 4; Sr. Play 4. ROBERT GLENN BRIGGS NEW HAVEN Why speak when you have nothing to say. Beeman Academy 1,2,3; Basketball 4. Senior Play Our Mearts Were young and (jay Director-------------- Student Director - - - Steward------------- Mrs. Skinner-------- Cornelia Otis Skinner Otis Skinner ------- Emily Kimbrough — Purser ------------ - Stewardess - - - — Dick Winters-------- Admiral--------------- Harriet St. John - -Winifred Blaugh — ■ Leo McEvoy---------- Inspector - -------- Therese--------------- Madame Elise----------- Monsieur de la Croiz Window Cleaner — • - Mrs. Allen Clark - Joyce Danyow • - - Roger Jackson - Shirley Longey Barbara McNulla - - Gene Holcomb Constance Thurber - Robert Giersberg Mary Bradley - Douglas Clodgo ■ - James Patterson Ruth Young Joanne Farnsworth -----David Aubin ------- Judy Ryan ■ ----June Adams - - - Linda Thorpe - Donald Peabody - - - Roger Jackson ’61 Salutes D. A. R. REPRESENTATIVE Ruth Baldwin Good Citizenship Girl Seniors who have attained a four year average of 80% or better. 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Compliments of the VERGENNES LAUNDRY STEPHENS PHARMACY Your Prescription Store Two Pharmacists GERALD GRADY JOHN STEPHENS Main Street Vergennes, Vt. BEN FRANKLIN STORE Main Street Vergennes, Vt. Sincere Congratulations tdv All Members of the Class of 161 VERGENNES PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION Compliments of VERGENNES LAUNDROMAT SUE'S BEAUTY SHOP Open 24 Hours a Day « L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Massachusetts SAWYER W. LEE 40 Brewer Parkway- Bur ling ton CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Junior College of Business Degrees in One or Two Years CLARK’S REAL ESTATE Compliments of MILLER CHEVROLET Copper NEW HAVEN VERMONT Aluminum Brass EDWARD YOUNG Tel. BRistol 4103 Vermont's Only Metal Spinning Shop McAULIFFE’S OFFICE EQUIPMENT CENTER Olympia Typewriters Addo-x Adding Machines Norelco Dictating Machines A. B. Dick Duplicating Machines School and Office Furniture 67 Main Street Burlington BADLAM ORCHARD MARCOTTE MOTORS Rte. 7 - Ferrisburg, Vt. Better Deals in Automobiles Open Sundays North Ferrisburg ADIRON- DACK VIEW CABINS North of Vergennes HOWARD J. LEBOEUF GENERAL CONTRACTOR Telephone TRinity 7-3735 Vergennes Vermont DR. AND MRS. N. R. KIRSCH Congratulations and Best Wishes Vergennes to the Class of 1961 Best Wishes SAMUEL FISHMAN STEWART’S DINER Best Wishes RAY’S MARKET Compliments of MR. AND MRS. THEODORE MURIN SPADE’S FARM Ferrisburg, Vermont Maple Syrup Gift Shop Compliments of THE HAVEN INSURANCE AGENCY jyaairw! r LARROW FUNERAL HOME DAVE’S AND JOE’S BARBER SHOP Vergennes, Vermont R. M. HAMEL GENERAL CONTRACTOR Green St. Vergennes, Vermont Best Wishes to the Class of '61 E. G. AND A. W. NORTON RALLI’S Tobacco Candy Beverages Novelties Ice Cream K I— e . CRSEY hRRDWPRE CASEY’S HARDWARE COMPLIMENTS OF DR. J. T. BOTTAMINI STEBBINS PHARMACY STEBBINS PHARMACY WOOD’S AUTO SUPPLY SENESAC FORD SALES Main Street Your Newest Ford Dealer Compliments of TRinity 7-3341 MOUNTAIN VU SNACK BAR WARD MERRILL Ferrisburg, Vermont Addison Four Corners Compliments of Compliments DEVINE’S of Sales and Service Ferrisburg, Vt. -------------------------------- THE DOG TEAM BAKERY LANE FOOD SHOP Middlebury, Vermont Federal Land Bank Loans for Farm, Business and All Family Needs. Friendly Understanding Service, Reasonable Interest Charges, Liberal Repayment Privileges, A Voice in the Policies and Up to 33 Years to Repay. Serviced by FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION, 40 Battell Block, Middlebury, Vermont. Telephone DU 8-2032. GREENFIELD FURNITURE CO. In Old Vergennes High School 44 Green St. TR 7-3493 Vergennes R. F. BOOTH, Prop. H. P. HOOD AND SON Vergennes, Vt. PINEGRIFF RESTAURANT Milk and Milk Products For Home Cooked Foods Vergennes, Vt. Air Conditioned Tel. TR 7-9285 Compliments of KENNEDY BROTHERS Compliments of W. S. AND H. E. BRISTOL WRISLEY’S Congratulations to BIKE SERVICE the Senior Class New and Used Bikes Sold Repair Parts for All Makes Prompt Repair 35 School Street, Vergennes of 1961 From FISHMAN’S DEPT. STORE LEBEAU’S GROCERY Fruits - Meats - Veg. 3rd Class License Mon. to Sat. 7-9 Sunday 8-8 Compliments of Compliments ENTERPRISE of VERMONTER VERGENNES Your Weekly Newspaper, AUTO COMPANY Recording the Events of This Area. • Commercial Printing JACKMAN FUELS • INC. 214 Main St. Vergennes J. W. AND D. E. RYAN Plumbing - Heating - G. E. Appliances Main Street Vergennes RADIO AND TV SERVICE Prompt and Reliable Service 9 Maple Street VERGENNES FREEZE LOCKERS Produce Hardware Gas and Oil Dry Goods ADAM’S HARDWARE Addison, Vt. Phone 322 Building Supplies Paint Hardware Electrical Supplies Vergennes, Vermont BASIN HARBOR CLUB On Lake Champlain Vermont VERGENNES POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief of Police ANDREW SHATTUCK Compliments of DR. 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