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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1979 volume:

MEMORIES MEMORIES LIKE THE CORNERS OF MY MIND MISTY WATER COLORED MEMORIES OF THE WAY WE WERE SCATTERED PICTURES OF THE TIMES WE LEFT BEHIND SMILES WE GAVE TO ONE ANOTHER AND THE WAY WE WERE CAN IT BE THAT IT WAS ALL SO SIMPLE THEN OR HAS TIME REWRITTEN EVERY LINE IF WE HAD A CHANCE TO DO IT ALL AGAIN TELL ME WOULD WE COULD WE AND IT'S THE LAUGHTER WE WILL REMEMBER WIIENEVER WE REMEMBER THE WAY WE WERE MRS. ELLEN NORTON MADAME IS A LADY WHO HAS GIVEN US A LOT, HER KINDNESS AND PATIENCE, HER KNOWLEDGE AND THOUGHTS. SHE HAS BEEN TO US MUCH MORE THAN A FRIEND. SHE HAS INFLUENCED OUR LIVES TIME AND TIME AGAIN. SHE HAS BEEN OUR FRENCH TEACHER. SHE HAS BEEN OUR FRIEND. AND OUR APPRECIATION TO HER WILL NEVER END. MRS. NORTON, WE DEDICATE OUR YEARBOOK TO YOU AND WISH YOU THE BEST IN WHATEVER YOU DO. — JOAN MARSH 2 TEACHER AND FRIEND The class of '79 has spent many years here at V.U.H.S. and our lives have been touched by many individuals. Through the help and guidance of each, we have grown and learned. It is to one of these special people we dedicate our yearbook. Mrs. Ellen Norton spent many years here at V.U.H.S. and has instructed many of us. Her friendship, caring, and support of the school has touched us all. Mr. and Mrs. Norton are present at countless activities from 15 cents a-dip dinners to sporting events, to plays, concerts, and meetings. Her firm belief in us and in our school has helped us in countless ways. We owe her much and this is but a small token of our gratitude. For the remainder of all we can say is, 1 'Merci Beaucoup.1' Madame at home on Water Street. V.U.H.S. FACULTY MEMORIES Remember these days! Students and buildings aren't the only things that change. Our lovable V.U.H.S. faculty has changed with us. They are a very special part of our personal memories and our 1979 Blue and White 1 'memories''. We salute our faculty and want to voice our thanks. TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION 2 SPORTS 52 ADMINISTRATION 6 FRESHMEN 76 FACULTY 8 SOPHOMORES 80 ACADEMICS 24 JUNIORS 88 SEVENTH GRADE 36 SENIORS 96 EIGHTH GRADE 44 ADVERTISEMENTS 126 dO OQ B so Board Meeting. Left to Right: Lawrence Gebo, Lynn Jackson, Patricia Emerson, Mark Bouvier. Seated with their backs to us are Joel Fitzpatrick, Sue Heath, and David Potter. While the V.U.H.S. School Board has always worked hard to combine the aspects of realism and idealism in our education, the decisions with which they've been faced in the past few years have been especially tough. We owe them much respect and appreciation for their consistent dedication. 6 THE HEART OF V.U.H.S Mr. Charles Memoe, Principal Assistant Principal, Mr. Charles Usher Many important things happen in our central office that affect us all. People rush in and out, phones ring, and machines run, yet everyone has his own special job to help keep us rolling! Mrs. Carpenter, Secretary The yearbook staff wishes to express their appreciation Every day Mrs. Carpenter is seen busily attending to to Mrs. Godard for her patience and help throughout the her work, year with yearbook money and material. Thanks for everything ! 7 MATH CHALLENGES Two new members were added to the Math Department this year: Mr. Daryll Diggs and Mr. Mike Elmore. Along with the new faces is the addition of a new course, Calculus 11, taught by Mrs. Susan Mosher. 6 Top Left to Right: Mr. Diggs, Mr. Elmore. Bottom Left to Right: Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Mosher, and Ms. Kulig. SCIENCE SEARCHES AND PROVES This year the 1978-79 Science Department has taken many new challenges . Introducing such courses as Modem Astronomy and Advanced Physical Science, students have had many more choices to pursue. Our Science Department has variety, supberb teachers, and diversified subject materials. We've really got something to be proud of! The 1978-79 V.U.H.S. collection of scientific geniuses with their most treasured posessions. Left: Mr. Earl Weeks, Mr. Wayne Ganson- Department Chairman, Ms. Nancy Vandenburg, Mr. Robert MacNamara and Mr. Ron ' 'Kinnon'1 McKinnon and his versitle feather duster. ENGLISH PROMPTS CREATIVITY The focus of our 1978-79 English Department was on creativity, self-expression, and a complete knowledge of structural skills. Our superb staff worked out ingenius ways for the students to grow and learn while improving and broadening their abilities. English Department Chairman: Jay Rogers gives us a big grin. He's just finished grading his 20th Century Literature class papers. The 1978-79 English Department: Left: Dept. Chairman Jay Rogers, Mrs. Nancy Prescott, Ms. Maida Townsend, Mr. Ed Krasnow, Ms. Janice Pedrin, Mrs. Cathy Spaulding and Mrs. Sabina Evarts. They're a real happy group! 10 IL FAUT PARLER FRANCAIS French has never been so fun ! Ms. Maida Townsend and Ms. Janice Pedrin have seen to that. From French dinners, to excursions to Montreal, the students were able to feel some of the ' 'French Atmosphere' ' that they have been reading and studying about. The personal touch given these classes by our French teachers made the learning part not so tedious and a lot of fun. Thanks, ladies! Ms. Janice Pedrin takes a McDonalds break. HISTORY INSTRUCTS AND ENHANCES The History Department added a new member this year. V.U.H.S. welcomes Mr. Boring. He is very well liked by his students. Through various interesting methods of teaching, the History De -partment has presented a clear, precise picture of our past. History has never been this much fun! The camera catches Mr. Boring in a free moment. R. DIVIDED ar i imt rr The V.U.H.S. History Department: Mr. David Davidson, Mr. Jon Yamall -Dept. Chairman, Mr. Melvin Boring, Ms. Pam Taylor, Mr. Barry Aidinger. 12 SPECIAL SERVICES BENEFIT ALL Many programs providing much needed special help to the High School are sometimes overlooked. These programs and instructors which provide individual learning experiences include: Operation Advance-Dennis Doughty, Outward Bound-Jeff Neilson, Reading-Mary-Ellen Sessa and Ann Sullivan, Individualized Instruction-Thelma Oxholm, Title I: Visual Literacy-Marilyn Woods, Special Services Coordinator-Gail Lynk, District Aide-Sheryl Thurber, Special Services Aide-Jean Wilson, Consultant Teacher-John Willard, District Aide-Barbara Fitzpatrick, Dr. Sally Ives-District Psychologist. We know these programs will be successful and rewarding in the future years. 13 THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER SOUND The bubbly, cheerful enthusiasm of our new Music Director, Miss Susan Philputt, caught on and captivated all the students. Measuring in at a tall height, Miss Philput aided and guided the students through a busy year. Miss Philputt, we want you to know, we love you! ip f o ir -r+-r+- whf: a m i • _ e—� A SALUTE TO THE ARTS GYM AND SHOP BUILD AND DEVELOP These classes combine the learning of skills with the ability to use them. Gym students, under the guidance and watchful eye of Mrs. Francis and Coach Connors, learned many skills while theii own personal abilities grew greatly. Harmon Boyce and Scott Lynk also use the same approach. All their students leam the necessary skills and receive individual support and encouragement. V.U.H.S. has a special faculty and these are some of our best. J Above: Mr. Scott Lynk and his spotlessly clean desk. Harmon Boyce- Shop Teacher. 16 Coach Bill Connors and his prized hat! STEERING A HEALTHY COURSE You might not consider Driver Education and Health mix-able , but they are. Mr. Roland Guyette instructs students on the safe and correct ways of driving while Mrs. Pat Rockwell is always here to help us with medical problems. Each of them help us to reach a certain life goal. It's a safe and healthy one, too! 17 GUIDANCE AIDS AND ASSISTS The 1978-79 Guidance Department never has a quiet moment. Through daily contacts, their concern has branched out and touched every part of the school. Their knowledgeable assistance guided many students through problems about colleges, applications tests and meetings. Without their aid, our school could not function. Ms. Angie Dykema: Guidance Department secretary Guidance Department Chairman: Mr. Richard Burke Mrs. Maggie Coulman: Guidance Mr. Ray Davidson: Guidance Counselor Counselor 18 QUALITY, QUANTITY, AND VARIETY Mrs. Beth Phillips, Librarian. Mrs. Ruth Ore, librarian. Not only does the V.U.H.S. library hold its volume of books but also the continued friendship and guidance of Mrs. Beth Phillips, Mrs. Ruth Ore, and Mrs. Joy Abbott. Whether looldng for material for a student's term paper or finding someone an interesting book, our librarians are an important part of our school life. Mrs. Joy Abbott, Librarian. COOKS AND JANITORS HELP OUT The Vergennes Union High School has two groups of individuals that we take for granted: our culinary staff and our janitorial staff. They work long hard hours to make our school a lot nicer. Credit is hardly given to these people and we'd like to change that. Ladies and gentlemen thanks, and we love you. Keep up the good work! Mrs. Grace Mack- V.U.H.S. Culinary Executive. whb1 The V.U.H.S. Culinary Staff: Mrs. Vera Thiesse, Mrs. Ann Baldwin, Mrs. Lucille Anderson, Mrs. Arlene Smith, Mrs. Clara Jewell, Mrs. Helen Litch, and Mrs. Dorothy Bileau. The V.U.H.S. Janitorial Staff; Mr. Ayers, Mr. St. Clair, and Mr. O'brien. THE V.U.H.S. CHAUFFEURS Chauffeur Johnny Austin Home James! Although we don' t have a bus driver by that name, the idea still applies. Every morning and afternoon our yellow limousines pick us up at our homes and bring us to school and back again. V.U.H.S. definitely has class. Above: Chauffeurs Mr. Barrows and Mr. Fuller. Above: Chauffeurs Mrs. Swenor and Mr. Moulton. 21 If mountains fail to exist and rivers no longer flow, Just remember I'll be there and my love will never end. If all valleys turn to brown and deserts lose their sand, Just remember 1111 be around to lend a helping hand. If all legends are forgotten and all heroes are soon gone, Just remember I'm standing near like I've been all along. If I should fail to please you in anything or way, Just remember 1 love you and I'll make it up to you someday. — Joan Marsh It seems like only yesterday we joined as a class. Some faces we'd never seen, but time has passed. We walked through the lunch line. We talked in the halls and before long we stood proud and tall. We've won Winter Carnival. We've done our share. We've made this school know we were there . We've partied together. We've all become friends. And we all know our friendships will never end. It seems like only yesterday, today was so far away. But as friends we are . . . We'll meet again someday. — J.M.M. 23 VUHS FACES 24 NOW, AREN’T THEY CUTE WE’VE GOT SOME CUTIES Fran is always looking to improve herself by reading. 4 David and Chris, what's the matter now? ! Above: Jackie Litch takes a nap in between periods. WE DO! 27 EVEN OUR FACULTY GET INTO THE ACT 29 A PICTURE PAINTS 30 A THOUSAND WORDS 31 STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Pam Taylor- Faculty Advisor, David Bicknell- President, Steven Farnsworth- Vice. President, and Kevin Morris- Secretary. Student Council Members: Back: J. Farnsworth, J. Neuhall, K. Morris, D. Flynn, C. Jimmo, L. Farley, Ms. Taylor, D. Bicknell, J. Larabee, A. Pollender, S. Farnsworth, J. Dam, J. Epstein, E. Dione, A. Pollender, W. Hobbs, C. Charbonneau, D. Davis, L. Bedard, H. Rogers, J. Aldinger, T. Lattrell, J. Devos and W. Farnsworth. 32 KEEPS A FINANCIAL OUTLOOK Last year's council was a council designed to meet the needs of the student body. Our activities seemed to be inclined to the spiritual side of things rather than the financial side. This year we under went a change in advisorship and our priorities. Ms. Taylor is our current adviser. This year we tended to be terribly financially oriented because we have a $300 deficit. Hopefully, next year we can meet the $150 scholarship fund we were unable to meet this year. The scholarship award is given to a deserving senior in June. We repainted the cafeteria wall that had for so long darkened our community dining hall. Our winter carnival was a superb success this year and the level of spirit and energy was high. -David Bicknell-Student Council Pres. 33 SPIRIT RISES FOR TEAMWORK SPIRIT! That's what Winter Carnival brought to V.U.H.S. For a whole day, classes ceased and it was grade vs grade. The classes pulled together, and worked as a whole. There was a lot of fun and the sportsmanship was at a high level. The faculty even tackled a game of volleyball with the Seniors and Juniors. It shows that COMMODORES have power! 34 “78”- WINTER ”78” “79” CARNIVAL -“79” THEY’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN Wayne Abare Vincent Alio David Ambrose Ronald Atkins Brad Aubin Tammy Austin Annette Badore Brace Barr Tammy Beirhom Flaine Belanus Sheila Bigelow Daniel Bodette David Briggs Beth Burnham Diana Bush Lewis Bush Andrea Bushey Gail Bushey Kathryn Chagnon Mary Chapman Patrick Charlebois Micheal Charron William Claflin Bradley Clark Jackie Connolly The seventh graders came to the school nervous and scared. They find out that the school isn't so big and that the upper classman will help and the seventh graders will make out alright. This year was a year for learning. Pres. Dwayne Roberts, V. Pres. Michelle Harrington, Sec. Lisa Giacono, Tres. Heather Rogers 36 BUT WHAT A START Michelle Connors Robert Cosgrove Penny Cota Scott Cousino Lisa Cunningham Regan Cunningham Michelle Curavoo Roger Curtis Peter Danyow Anna Danyow Karen Davis Scott Delorme Michelle Douglas Thomas Dooville Raymond Durfee Wesley East Laura Emerson Robin Flegenheimer Stacey Clint Loretta Galuska Amy Gebo Linda Gendresu Brian Gevry Darrell Gevry Lisa Giacono 37 Shelly Guyette Debra Haines Roseann Hallock Guy Hallock Michelle Harrington Cynthia Hawkins Carrie Hayes Wayne Hobbs Howard Humiston Lisa Jackson Robin Jenkins Laura Jennings Barbara Jerger Sarah Leach Colleen McGuire Sandra McNary Peter Menard Jackie Messinger Lisa Moulton Kathleen Mussaw Elizabeth Myers Fred Newhall Marc Palmer , Arne Phillips Micheal Pierce 38 Michael Pierce Diana Plankey Suzanne Richardson Dwayne Roberts Headier Rogers Deborah Roll Amy Rose Peter Russett Dawn Seaman Gary Sears Todd Shackett Nitesh Shah Robert Smith Tammy Smith Jodi Soulia Cheryl Stanton Stacey Steady Brenda Stokes Sean Sullivan Lisa Tarte Wz Photo Not Available Shawn Tyrrell Christine Vincent Brian Whitney John Willard Paul Woods 39 MUSIC AND MS. PHILPUTT BRING GOOD VIBRATIONS! Senior High Chorus: W. Brands C. Brinkman C. Jimmo D. Pidgeon V. Shields R. Karzmarczyk J. Larabee K. Mills T. White M. Davis B. Flegenheimer B. Raymond The sounds that have been coming from the Music dept, this year are unique and pleasing to the ear. Director and friend Ms. Sue Philputt worked long hours with the students and got outstanding results. In order to make the right kind of music you need someone to teach you. All of the students agree, Sue Philputt is one of the best. Junior High Chorus: G. Bahre T. Booska P. Charlebois S. Curavoo A. Daves A. Gebo S. Guyette C. Hayes W. Hobbs S. McNary B. Myers D. Plankey S. Russel J. Soulia S. Steady Senior High Band: Patti Casey T erry White Betsy Haven H. Quaglino Vicki Fugate Kristy Oxholm S. Farnsworth Scott Clark Jim Dam Dan Romeo T. Charbonneau Ann Barr Steve Rooney Daryl Straw Greg Parkinson Mike Mills Mike Danyow Andy Tisbert Wayne Farnsworth Junior High Band: A. Bicknell A. Bushey M. Douglas B. Moffit A. Parkinson L. Donnelly H. Ryan S. Seaman D. Straw C. Vincent M. Harrington S. Richardson W. East L. Cummingham L. Emerson W. Hobbs R. Smith B. Barr P. Charlebois B. Claflin M. Danyow F. Newhall R. Karcxmarczyx 41 ACTORS DELIVER A December 13th and 14th were nights that will long be remembered at V.U.H.S. A sensational cast of actors and actresses, led by Dwayne Fulford, Susan Wilson, Holly Franklin, Mitch Davis and David Tisbert captivated the audience with The Crucible. The play dealt with the Salem Witch Trials, and was extremely difficult to do. Each individual put hours upon hours of work into their characters. Superbly directed by Ms. Maida Townsend, The Crucible is one of the most difficult and yet best dramatic performances ever put on here at Vergennes Union High Schoo. r W W T ■ vfe D'%; Director Ms. Maida Townsend POWER PACKED PERFORMANCE 43 EIGHTH GRADE ENTERS SCHOOL J. Aldinger Dana Ambrose Steven Ask John Atkins Leslie Bacon Ginger Bahre Brigitte Barre Carl Beirholm James Benoit Ann Bicknell Tim Billings Tammy Birchmore Timothy Birchmore Troy Blaisdell Tyrone Blaisdell Tracy Booska Kelly Brace Brenda Brilyea Randy Cameron James Burke Kristie Champine 44 FOR THEIR SECOND YEAR Sidney Clafin Lisa Cloutier Jerry Cobb Ron Commo Kevin Condon Paul Couch Tammy Curler John Cushing Michael Danyow Doreen Davis Douglas Davis Lynett Delisle Lori Devine Chris Devos Lynn Donnelly John Epstein Cathy Eveleth Claudia Fagan Paul Farnsworth IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT. The 8th graders tried very hard this year to sell magazines, and did honorably even though they lost. They put great effort into the winter carnival. It was a year in which to grow and learn. 45 THEY’RE ENERGETIC, FUN LOVING Greg Fisk Lance Fleming Dean Flint Danny Flynn Michael Francis Cary Gevry Gary Grant Gerald Grant Bernard Gregory Bret Griswold Mellissa Hallock Debbie Harris Mellissa Jewell Roger Jerome Judy Karemarczyk Francis Kilbride Russ Mace Ernest Mailloux Katie McFadden Lance Mills Pres. Julie Charbonneau, Vice Pres. Paul Farnsworth, Tres. Paul Couch, and Sec. Steve Ask. 46 AND WE’RE GLAD WE’VE GOT THEM Lisa Mills Cindy Oukette Amy Parkinson Merrill Patten Jeff Pidgeon Darren Poquette Rondey Rivers Brain Roberts Eric Rockwell Brain Rooney Susan Russell Dareen Straw Roger Struzinsky Carrie Taft Corry Taylor Scott Vainer Pieter Versweyveld 48 Nora Williams Paul Yantz THE 1978-79 VARSITY WRESTLING Vergennes 58 Fair Haven 24 29 Mt. Mansfield 42 43 Middlebury 35 26 Saranac 35 23 N. Adirondack 41 32 Mt. Anthony 39 33 North County 41 27 St. Johnsbury 48 54 Harwood 30 49 Mt. Abraham 32 40 BFA 36 15 Spaulding 50 26 Colchester 44 41 BFA 18 4th Middlebury Christmas Tournament 3rd Mt. Abraham Tournament State Tournament - Tim Lattrell - 1st at 126, Dwayne Fulford- 3rd at 132, Andy Tis- bert- 4th at 119. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS Vergennes 29 Mt. Abraham 22 17 Br. River 29 26 Shelburne 32 49 Br. River 41 48 Middlebury 39 25 Otter Valley 27 23 Otter Valley 26 32 Proctor 30 RECORDS FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL Varsity Girls 1-19 J.V. Girls 6-14 RECORDS FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL Varsity Girls 1-19 J.V. Girls 6-14 Vergennes 46.46 49.35 50.65 44.75 46.95 54.95 58.10 GYMNASTICS Essex Colchester 68. 25 33. 25 S. Burl. Montpelier 70. 35 47. 90 BFA St. Albans 51. 50 Harwood N. Field 55. ,15 53. .45 Mt. Mansfield 40. .95 U- 32 59. .35 BFA St. Albans 54, .75 Milton 64. .55 Burlington 74, .05 CVU 68, .45 48 WINTER SPORTS SCOREBOARDS VARSITY BOYS B BALL Harwood 83 Enosburg 44 Mill River 47 BFA Fairfax 63 Otter Valley 43 Mill River 36 St. Albans 70 Mt. Abraham 24 Colchester 67 Middlebury Mt. Mansfield 78 60 Missiquoi 61 Milton 55 St. Albans 85 Colchester 60 Middlebury 61 Mt. Mansfield 45 Missisquoi 71 51 3L .£ rj T, 61 rUf o BH t Vergennes J.V. BOYS B BALL 39 Harwood 52 33 Enosburg 41 34 Mill River 35 55 BFA Fairfax 58 39 Otter Valley 37 47 Mill River 57 44 St. Albans 41 46 Colchester 48 61 53 Middlebuiy Mt. Mansfield 55 58 52 Missisquoi 49 62 Milton 65 57 60 St. Albans 56 Mt. Abraham 59 51 Colchester 50 58 35 Middlebury Mt. Mansfield 41 48 48 Missisquoi 42 70 Milton 59 Vergennes J.H. BOYS B BALL 51 Middlebury 37 51 Hinesburg 50 35 Shelburne 71 42 Mt. Abraham 39 42 Browns River 38 50 Shelburne 52 38 Otter Valley 48 54 Browns River 41 39 Otter Valley 26 57 Hinesburg 42 49 Proctor 37 46 Mt. Abraham 42 Middle bury Tournament - won Otter Valley Tournament - won 49 WE’RE VERGENNES COMMODORES Spirit! That's the word that best describes our cheerleaders. From the beginners in the Junior High squad to the elder Varsity squad, each girl put many hours of work and effort into their routines. With Fran Alio aiding the girls, it was a winning combination. Everytime they appeared to do a cheer, their Commodore pride was displayed. Their routines had polish, were precise and they were always cheering. We've got quite a cheering section! Junior High Cheerleaders: M. Jewell, H. Rogers, J. Aldinger, B. Stokes, R. Davis, and L. Lester. POWER TO COMMODORES 50 AS PROUD AS WE CAN BE! V. Cheerleaders: M. Caron, L. Alio, N. Jerry, P. Burnett, J. Heath, S.Rooney, S. Pierce, and B. Collette J.V. Cheerleaders: K. Gevry, S. Alio, J. Stagg, L. Bedard, C. Ambrose, and C. Vincent FOR WE SHALL NOT BE BEAT 51 SPORTS X-COUNTRY ON THE RUN . . . Endurance and hard work really paid off for the X-Country teams this year. They spent hours of hard work and showed their results in every meet they attended. Coach Doughty was there all the time, giving instruction and support when it was needed. His superb abilities aided the atheletes all year. It takes special qualities to be a runner. You need to endure and push yourself to excel in your own capabilities. There is one certain individual whom yearbook would like to salute. Cindy Provost overcame health obstacles to achieve great feats and should be recognized for it. V.U.H.S. has a group to be proud of. These Commodores really showed their spirit. A GOOD YEAR FOR ALL Top: Coach Daughty, J. Dam, R. Blacklock, L. Martel, E. Rockwell, R. Childers, Bottom: S. Farnsworth, T. Shields, P. Couch, G. Fisk, J. Grover 53 TO SCORE AND WIN Top: M. Caron, L. Alio, L. Kilbride, S. Rooney, B. Moffet, S. Rooney, C. Fagan, A. Pollender, Coach Francis, Middle: S. Pierce, J. Emerson, B. Dickerson, L. Gebo, D. Hodgman, G. Mailloux. Front: B. Torrey, A. Pollender, J. Mailloux This year the Varsity Field Hockey Team was a very high spirited team. The team stuck together through victory and defeat. Even though their record didn't show it, the girls kept improving throughout the season. Their record 5-9-0 almost brought them to the playoffs. High scorer for the season was sophomore Sandy Rooney with junior Carol Fagan having the most assists. I' If J.V. SHOWS THEIR SPIRIT Standing; J. Turpin, A. Barr, J. Husk, R. Seaman, D. Hedges, S. Taft, and K. Everts. Kneeling; D. Russell, C. Bajema, andN. LaBumbard. If at first you don't succeed Try until you achieve it! Standing; S. Cosgrove, T. Brace, S. Alio, H. Heigis, M. Villeneuve, L. Bedard, and S. Schroeder. Ill JUNIOR HIGH OUT TO WIN The girl's Field Hockey team showed great spirit and proudly displayed their school colors. Learning about the strategy and standard form of the game were part of the program. As representatives of our school they proved the Commodores are here to stay. ready, aim, shoot! Standing: J. Aldinger, K. Macfadden, L. Emerson, S. Biglow, C. Champine, J. Dufrance, C. Vincent, S. Connors, B. Moffitt, M. Douglas, L. Cunningham. Kneeling: S. Leach, C. Chagnon, C. Fagan, A. Bushey, G. Bu-shey, C. Taft, B. Jerger, S. Seaman, D. Plankey. 57 OUR VARSITY TEAM Top: Coach Usher, J. Polchies, D. Bicknell, S. Jennings, T. Bicknell, P. O'Brien, A. Messinger, M. Anthony, Middle: J. Leach, D. Carney, J. Leach, C. Bushee, K. Lecompte, T. Brigan, R. Heath, Bottom: J. O'Brien, J. Anthony, M. Bienvenue, T. Lattrell, A. Prescott, D. Fulford This year's Varsity Soccer team proved to be one of the great sports success stories in recent V.U.H.S. history. Returning only eight lettermen from last year's team, a group of inexperienced but dedicated athletes compiled a record to be proud of. Combining a group of enthusiastic underclassmen and a disciplined and capable senior corps, the varsity broke two school records: Goals Scored (33) and Wins In A Season (8). Led by the goal production of Kevin LeCompte (9), John Polchies (5), Tom Brigan (6) and Dewayne Fulford (4) the varsity advanced to the Quarter-Final in state play before bowing out. With 12 underclassmen due to return, next year appears promising but the contribution of this year's Seniors will not soon be forgotten. 58 SHOWS HOW IT’S DONE . . . Senior Kim Weeks, Scorekeeper. Jim Leach, Carl Bushee, and Kevin LaCompte pose at game. Senior Jim Leach, number 13, in action. Number 11, Senior Dave Bicknell puts the ball in motion. JUNIOR HIGH GAINS EXPERIENCE Top: E. Mailloux, K. Brace, R. Jerome, J. Epstein, E. Rockwell, S. Sulivan, S. Delorme, Coach Minns, R. Za-lubzki, M. Charron, P. Woods, P. Farnsworth, B. Gregory, J. Cushing, S. Cousino, M. Palmer, B. Gevry, D. Po-quette, J. Burke, F. Kilbride, T. Shackett, V. Alio, M. Gevry J.V. BOYS STICK WITH IT Back: R. Gevry, T. Angier, J. Cavell, J. O'Brien, D. Delorme, V. Poro. Middle: H. Sabourin, B. Prescott, D. Flynn, R. Norton, J. Farnsworth, S. Gaines. Front: R. Meader, J. Bodette, D. Haviland, E. Fitzpatrick, R. Raymond . The Junior High And J.V. soccer teams worked hard this year to achieve their goal. New members added strength and spirit to both teams, and good organization and teamwork pulled it all together. We congratulate the players for helping to make soccer one of the most popular high school sports. 61 WRESTLERS DISPLAY ENDURANCE M. Yandow, R. Jerome, D. Ambrose, T. Angier, S. Jennings, J. Farnsworth, T. Lattrell, B. Vincent, Coach Minns, P. Farnsworth, J. Weeks, S. Vincent, T. Shields, D. Carney, M. Bievenue, A. Tisbert, K. Weeks and T. Shields. GYMNASTS EXERCISE POISE, CONTROL AND FORM WE’VE GOT THE TEAM The skills, years of practicing and the ability to use the best of each is what our Varsity girls team is all about. Eventhough the team's size is small, the girls are big on skills and spirit. Every game played is a challenge that they gave their best. The skills of the Junior class members was an added benefit and aided the team in many a tight spot. Coach Yvonne Hawkins instructed the team and was with them every step of the way. The Commodores have an energy about them and this team is the perfect example of it. Every game was met with a smile and was given their best. We've got an exceptional group of individuals and athletes to be proud of. They 're part of our Commodore Power! The V.U.H.S. Varsity Girls Basketball team: Back- D. Hodgman, manager, D. Hedges, M.L. Husk, J. Larabee C. Charbonneau, J. Emerson, and Coach Yvonne Hawkins. Front: J. Husk, L. Gebo, B. Dickerson. THAT’S GOT THE SPIRIT DRIBBLING DOWN THE FLOOR TO SCORE SHOOT WIN BOYS I THE J.V. POWERHOUSE The J.V. Powerhouse: J. Turpin, A. Messinger, H. Haigas, A. Mace, D. Meader, L. Char-ron, R. Seamen, L. Breur, and T. Brace. Power and speed are the factors behind our J.V. team's great season. The girls worked out very hard and their performance showed it. Comprised of a small group of girls, team work became essential for their games to be succ essful. The size of the team allowed each individual to become masterful of the skills of the game. Coached by Sally Torrey, the J.V. Girls Team gave it their all on every game. They're one reason the Commodores are here to stay! 68 JUNIOR HIGH’S WINNING STYLE A large group of girls and a super amount of enthusiasm made this years team one to remember. Playing together for the first time can sometimes cause problems, but not for this team. Working together, they put in one of the finest seasons ever. The long practices and work paid off, every time they set foot on a court. Their style developed to be a superb reminder of the kind of atheletes and competitors they will be in the future. J. Burke M. Palmer F. Neuhall K. Brace P. Danyow R. Rohl J. Epstein E. Rockwell D. Ambrose M. Patten R. Clough R. Jerome P. Woods D. Hint F. Kilbride S. Stuart S. Sullivan R. Zalubski S. Delorme C. Fisk L. Mills T. Shackett P. Cuch D. Davis B. Gokey C. Gevry D. Poquette V. Alio B. Barr P. Farnsworth 69 JUNIOR HIGH DEVELOPS SKILLS Back: L. Tarte, D. Rohle, L. Jennings, L. Butler, C. Oulette, D. Straw, K. McFadden, T. Booska, L. Mills, C. Champine, M. Harrington, S. Richardson. Front: N. Yantz, C. Moosa, C. Fagan, R. Jenkins, S. Steady, G. Bu-shey, L. Donnely, A. Bushey, A. Bodette, S. Bigelow, L. Gianono, S. Leach and D. Plankey. ON AND OFF THE COURT J.V. BOYS PLAY BALL Front: J. O'Brien, J. Leach, E. Fitzpatrick, J. McGrath, Coach Diggs, M. Anthony, A. Prescott, S. Gaines, B. Raymond, S. Rooney, R. Gevry, R. Steams and D. Flynn. Anyone can play basketball, but it takes skill to do it right. That's precisely what our J.V. team did this year. They did it right! Under the guidance and coaching of Mr. Daryll Diggs, the team developed many new skills and strengthened old ones. They had a super season! Coach Diggs ponders a problem. 71 WE’VE GOT THE 72 VARSITY POWER CARL BUSHEE JON O’BRIEN TIM BICKNELL KEVIN BROOKS PHIL O’BRIEN JOE ANTHONY TOM BRIGAN JOHN POLGHIES ANDY MESSINGER -10 -14 24 ED DIONE -22 FRESHMAN HAVE SPIRIT Sharon Alio Anne Ban-Lisa Bedard Craig Be mis June Benoit M. Bienvenue Lyn Billings Jason Birbeck Eileen Bliek John Bodette Chris Boyd Wilma Brands Linda Bullock Greg Bushey Jackie Bushey James Carter L. Chamberlain T. Charbonneau Linda Charron E. Childers C. Clark Deanna Clark Patricia Clark R. Cloutier Charles Cole John Corey Joe Covell Brian Curler Tim Curler E arlene Davis 74 Mark Devino YES THEY DO John Douville Pres.-June Larrabee, Vice President-Adam Prescott Treasurer-Shelly Schroeder, Secretary-John Bodette James Dunbar Tina Emilo Kelly Evarts Erik Fitzpatrick Lisa Fleming Andy Gendreau Lisa Gevry Paul Goulet Scott Grant John Grover Heidi Haigis Elizabeth Haven Jean Husk Terry Jackson Cathy Jennings Rose Karzmarczyk Linda Kayhart Nancy LaBombard June Larrabee Lyn LeBeau 75 THEY GAVE IT THEIR ALL! M. LeBeau David Loven Alyson Mace Belinda Many G. McGrath J. McGuire Rex Meader A. Messinger Renee Morin T. Moulton D. Pidgeon Adam Prescott H. Quaglino R. Raymond Becky Roberts The Freshman class enter the mainstream of high school life readily prepared for everything they will face for the next four years. They were formally initiated into the varied world of upper class activities on Freshman Day, October 20. They engaged themselves in all sorts of activities (bake sales among others) and proved themselves worthy of the legion into which they entered. All in all, they had a fine year. 76 S. Schroeder T. Shield Nancy Sipley Jackie Stagg K. Stavanow Rick Steams Daryl Straw M. Struzinski Sarah Taft P. Thompson L. Van De Weert M. Villeneuve Steve Vincent Jeffrey Weeks Kim Williams 77 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA F.F.A. members: J. Dykema, S. Kayhart, J. Merrigan, T. Vandeweert, J. Curler, F. Galuska, R. Brands, S. Clark, T. Reed, P. Smith, D. Provost and B. Dykema. The Future Farmers of America are a dedicated group of men that work, both here at V.U.H.S. and at the Vocational Center, to come to a better understanding of farming, me -chanics and the Vermont soil. They raise money by roto-tilling gardens and doing some plowing. With the aid of Harmon Boyce and their own experiences, each individual develops the skills they need. They are a benefit to V.U.H.S. now and especially for the future. F.F.A. Officers: J. Dykema, S. Clark, J. Curler, B. Dykema, R. Brands, and T. Reed. MATH LEAGUE PROSPERS The Math League has had a very memorable year. With Mrs. Mosher's guidance, the team has placed very high in the state stand-ings. The Intangibles are one of our more unique groups. Their general act-Y ivities include look- ing for in-tangerines and the harassing of Mrs. Mosher. Look out V.U.H.S. ! INTANGIBLES! 79 THE CLASS OF ‘81’ HAS COME Lorie Breur James Bushey Patti Casey Scott Clark Tracy Condon Kitty Connors If one was to come into Vergennes Union High School for the first time, they might see forms that they thought were alien to earth. This interesting group partook in such activities as car washes and bake sales, and being spirited, they were active in school activities all year long. They also bought class rings and being generous individuals, sponsored several Junior High record hops. All in all, they proved that they were a close, friendly and wide-open class And that's not so alien, is it? Brian Abare Todd Alexander Chris Ambrose Tom Angier Mickey Anthony Chris Armell Harold Badore Cheryl Bajema Becky Barry Patty Bedard Roger Bievenue Greg Bodette Kathy Brace Ray Brands Linda Breur A LONG WAY AND THEY’RE Shawn Cosgrove John Coyle Cathy Cunningham Ed Davis Marion Davis Mark Delisle Mike Delisle Doug Delorme John Devos Joanne Dykema Betty Elzinga Sam Essex Jeff Farnsworth Wayne Farnsworth Gary Fisk Brett Flegenheimer Danny Flynn Scott Gaines Rheal Gevry Grace Gosligs Lori Guyette Tim Hallock Dan Harris Alan Hawkins Jodi Heath Donna Hedges Maria Hobbs Rob Irion Alohana Jackson Steve Jennings “LIVE, LEARN, AND . . . LOVE” 81 STILL CLIMBING!!! Eton Jochum Lisa Kilbride Julie Langeway Timmy Lattrell John Leach Terri Litch Bruce Lowry Paula Mack Brenda Many Cheryl McGuire Macky McKinnon Clint Moore Jody Moore John Morris Kevin Morris Mike Morris Charlene Muniz Janice Newhall Roger Norton Jimmy O'Brien Jeff O'Brien Steve Oxholm Michael Patten Bruce Pierce Paula Pierce Vinny Poro Ben Prescott Roxanne Provencher Jeff Provost Eric Richardson P m 82 Dan Romeo Sandy Rooney Diane Russell Tracy Russett Robin Seamen Chris Sears Nisha Shah Vicki Shields Ed Sisk Bruce Smith Jill Sorrell Lisa Stanton Debbie Steams Judy Sullivan John Tucker Joanne Turpin Richard VanDeWeert Billy Vincent Dale Wemhoff Mark Yandow Class Officers Left To Right: John Devos-V. Pres. Janice Newhall-Treas. Roxie Provencher-Pres. Jeff O'Brien-Sec. 83 HISTORY, SCIENCE AND PEOPLE LEARNING TODAY TO AID TOMORROW COMBINED TO CREATE CAST The CAST Project, funded through Title IV-C, is a unique combination of the past, present, and future. The course integrates both scientific, historical, and artistical aspects into the high school level. The students participate in such ancient and modem techniques as pottery, metal smelting, herbal foods, medicines, glass blowing, papermaking, and architecture . Each student spends a day working with alocal artist. CAST not only brings the students to a better understanding of our world: present-past, but it brings our community and school closer together through education. 85 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society Members: S. Wilson K. Oxholm S. Farnsworth J. Marsh M. Davis D. Bicknell C. Jimmo R. Blacklock C. Thomas New Inductees: T. White A. Pollendar L. Gebo A. Pollendar C. Jimmo L. Torrey T. Shields C. Bemis H. Franklin L. Guyette P. Aunchman L. Farley R. Epstein T. Bicknell J. Anthony J. Dam K. Brooks Advisor-Maida Townsend; Vice-Pres. Kristy Oxholm; Sec. - Cheryl Jimmo; Tres. - Cookie Thomas; and Pres.-Mitch Davis. 86 V.A.C.’S SPECIAL AID BENEFITS The V.A.C. is an extremely special group. Large in size and spirit, the members work with the Shannon Street children and treat them to an annual Christmas party. Their fund raising activities include dances, food sales, and an annual 24 hour Marathon Dance, that also benefits the March of Dimes. Under the superb leadership of Sue Coyle, Joan Marsh, Roxanne Pickett, Marion Davis, and Mrs. Spaulding, the group makes great progress and has a superb sense of unity. The four officers, pictured below, are the center of this unity. Guided by the dedication of Joan Marsh, the V.A.C. is successful. ALL THEY CONTACT! 87 Betsey Adams Dennis Benoit Penny Birchmore Laurie Alio Chris Beck Dennis Brinkman Joe Anthony Tim Bicknell Cheryl Brinkman Margaret Badore Lori Bigelow Monica Caron 88 THE CLASS Dawn Claflin Bridget Collette Tim Condon Greg Curler John Curler Jeff Couch Sue Coyle Jim Dam Theresa Dessaurealt Bonnie Dickerson Julie Emerson Ron Epstein Carol Fagan Holly Franklin Vicki Fugate 89 ' ‘Oh, really? '' says Ron Epstein. WITH CLASS Lissa Gebo Bob Grover Lindy Guyette Laurie Haines Donna Hodgman Mary Lou Husk David Harris Diane LeBeau Jackie Litch Terry, Is that really you? Giseline Mailloux Kelly McKinnon Debbie Meader Andy Messinger Betsy Moffit Terry Morriss THE ONE AND ONLY Chuck Orvis Todd Reed Courtney Sears Julie Steams Peggy Wager r •sc Greg Parkinson Bruce Richardson Tim Shields Andy Tisbert Chris White Sharon Parot Lynn Ritchie Jeff Sleeper Lisa Turpin Terry White Sally Pierce Debbie Roberts Lori Smith Robin Warren Linda Williams Abby Pollender Sharon Rooney Jeff Steady 91 FRENCH MEANS TRAVEL Traveler's to France: J. Neuhall, A. Jackson, H. Franklin, D. Hodgman, A. Pollendar, A. Pollendar, R. Provencher, T. Bicknell, J. Farnsworth, J. Anthony and J. Emerson. Advisors: M. Townsend and J. Pedrin. 92 WHAT TIME IS IT? EXCITING PLACES TO VISIT NO WORDS ARE NECESSARY! THEIR FACES SAY IT FOR US 93 94 TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE DEADLINE, AND ALL THROUGH ROOM 42. EVERYONE WAS WORKING. THERE WAS SO MUCH TO DO. THE CROPPERS WERE SET, BY FINGERS WITH CARE. IN HOPES THAT MR. FISHER SOON WOULD BE THERE. THE STAFF WAS BUSY, ALL IDEAS HAD BEEN SAID. WHILE VISIONS OF FINISHING DANCED IN THEIR HEADS. AND COOKIE WITH HER PENCIL, AND JOAN WITH HER PAPER, HAD JUST SETTLED DOWN FOR ANOTHER LONG CAPER. WHEN OUT IN THE HALL, THERE AROSE SUCH A CLATTER, THAT WE SPRANG FROM OUR SEATS, TO SEE WHAT WAS NEAR. AWAY TO THE DOOR, WE DASHED LIKE DEER, FLUNG IT OPEN TO SEE WHAT WAS HERE. WHEN TO OUR WONDERING EYES SHOULD APPEAR BUT JANICE AND SHERYL. OUR ADVISORS DEAR. AT SIX WE ALL SETTLED DOWN FOR A BITE. GRINDERS AND SODA. WE SHARED FOR THE NIGHT. THE HOURS ROLLED BY, AND THE PAGES ROLLED PAST. AND BY TEN WE ALL THOUGHT THE NIGHT WOULD FOREVER LAST. BY ELEVEN WE WERE NEAR DONE. BUT THERE WERE MORE LAYOUTS TO CHECK, AND 3R'S TO THROW THAT HAD BEEN WRECKED. THERE WERE PICTURES STILL MISSING. SENIORS WITH NO QUOTES, AND COPY TO WRITE THAT NO ONE WROTE. BUT IT HAPPENED ONE MARCH NIGHT, THAT ALL THE PAGES WERE DONE. AND AT LAST WE ALL SETTLED FOR A NIGHT OF FUN. SO OFF WE ALL WENT, TO OUR LITTLE PARTY. TO CELEBRATE THE OCCASION, AND EAT HEARTY. AND NOW MY DEAR FRIENDS, OUR WORK IS ALL DONE. AND WE HOPE YOU LIKE IT, CAUSE IT WASN'T ALL FUN. NOT EVERYTHING IS PERFECT, BUT WE DID OUR BEST FOR YOU. AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS WE DO. JOAN M. MARSH Business Manager: Brenda Many, Sports Editor: Roxy Provencher, and Underclassmen Editor: Debbie Pid-geon. Our versitle Co-Advisor Sheryl Theurber is busy at work, as usual. Her photography skills and patience were a great help to the staff. We owe her and Ms. Pedrin our thanks. Senior Staff Members Mitch Davis: Photography Editor, Wally Reed: Senior Section Editor, Joan Marsh: Asst. Editor and Cookie Thomas: Editor. YEARBOOK PUTS IT ALL TOGETHER The staff of this year's book attempted to add many new concepts, while maintaining the high standards required for a successful yearbook. There were modifications made in the book's make-up. Each change was carefully thought out and we feel is a benefit to the yearbook. We attempted to express our pride and Commodore Spirit in this book. The school is a superb one, with one of the best faculty - student relationships to be found. This was another area we tried to work into. The work that went to finish this is minimual compared to the amount of pride we feel at its completion. We're proud of our Blue and White, our school, and to be Commodores . There are not any finer to be found! Cookie Thomas The Class of '79 -Joan Marsh- There's a lot of dreams we've got to follow; a lot of roads ahead to travel on. But whatever we do, wherever we go we'll always be friends. Some of us will search for rainbows; others will settle for what is known. Now we all know we must go, but the class of '79 will do just fine. We've shared six years together; learning new things and old. We laughed everyday, never knowing we would say, ' 'Good-bye, 1 love you, so long.'' There's a lot of mistakes we've got to learn from; a lot of tears to be shed. But even though that's so, we all know the class of '79 will always shine. One more time let us say together; for all the good times we've known. Some classes are great, but only one is might fine-The class of '79. One more time let us smile together and pray for all the good times to come. Remember that it's so, friendships never go and the class of '79 will last forever. % ONCE IN A DREAM FAR BEYOND Due to an error-Pam's baby picture was left out of the baby section-sorry Pam! Douglas E. Barry ' '1 may be blind, but I see everything. 11 FFA 1-3; Sr. Hike 4. Pamela Ann Aunchman ' 'Friend, 1 will remember you, think of you, pray for you. And when another day is through, I' 11 still be friends with you.'' German Club 1-4; Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Prom Court 3; Wrestling Aux. 2; V. Baseball MGR. 3. Mark Aubin I'm looking for space and to find out who 1 am. I'm looking to know and understand.'' 97 THESE CASTLE WALLS DOWN BY Lisa Beck ' 'Never try to make anyone like yourself. You know and God knows one of you is enough.1' Jeanette Beenen 1 'There are two ways to show light. Be the candle or the mirror reflecting it. Corinne Andrea Be mis ' 'In our minds will always live the memories of the love, the good times, and the laughter.'' Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Prom Court 3; Grad. Comm. 4; Sr. Hike 4; Sr. Vice-pres. 4; German Club 1-3; Traveller to Penn. 3. David Bicknell ' 'In my thoughts 1 have seen rings of smoke through the trees ... and the forests shall echo with laughter. '' German Club 2; Sr. Hike 4; Prom Comm. 3. THE BAY WHERE THE MOONLIT 1 'Now that graduation has come, we look back on all the fun we've had. With a sigh, recalling the many activities gone by ... Happy moments ... Sad moments, but all worth remembering in ... 1979. Yearbook 1-2; Softball 2; Prom Comm. 3; VIVA 4. ail jL ._ 111. HLi Kevin Joseph Brooks In all time of our distress, and in our triumph too, the game is more than the players of the game, and the ship is more than the crew.'' JV- Basketball 1-2; V. Basketball 4: V. Baseball 1-4; MVP 3; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Prom Court 3; Graduation Comm. 4. Rodney L. Blacklock Life itself can't give me joy unless 1 really will it; life just gives me time and space. It's up to me to fill it. X-Country 1,3,4; Intangibility Club 3-4; Commended student 3; Track 1,3,4; NHS 3-4; French Club 1-4; One Acts 2,3; Spring Production 3; Student Council 1 -4; AATF Tests 1,2; Commended 2; Math League 3,4; Boy's State 3; Model U.N. 2; USNA Engineering Math Seminar 3; Travellers to France 2. WATER FALLS - I STOOD ALONE 1 'Better is one's own path through imperfection than the path of another well made.'' ' 'So if you think your life is complete confusion-cause your neigh bors got it made-just remember it's a grand illusion- and deep in side we' re all the same.'' JV Cheerleading 1-2; Yearbook 1. Cheryl Lynn Burrus I believe the deepest impressions are made in those moments in which 1 can say ... I care, 1 love 100 Carl Francis Bushee ' 'Thinking is like loving and dying ; each of us must do it for himself.'' Student Council 1; JV Soccer 1; V. Soccer 2-4; Chess Club 1; Class Pres. 3; Prom Comm, and King 3; Class Marshall 3; JV Baseball 1; V. Baseball 2-4; JV Basketball 1-2; V. Basketball 2-4; Sr. Hike 4. WHILE THE MINSTREL SANG David Michael Carney 111 have waited six years to say my senior quote. But still to this day it is caught in my throat.'1 Wrestling 1-4; Soccer 1-3; Drama 1-4. Kevin Michael Cooke ' 'To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan but also believe .11 Mitchell B. Davis ' 'The time has come the walrus said to speak of many things. Of shoes, of ships, of sealing wax of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot and whether pigs have wings.'' Kenneth Curler Learn from other people's mistakes, you don't live long enough to make them all yourself.'' FFA 1-4; Sr. Hike 4. Transfer 2; JV Soccer 2; V. Soccer 3-4; Musical 2-4; One Acts 2-4; 3 Acts 4; Student Council 3-4; All State Chorus, Chorus 3-4; Atlantic Region Math Test 3; Math Team 3-4; Boy's State 4; Boys Nation 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 2-4; Yearbook Photography Ed. 4; Intangibility Club 3-4; NHS 4; Chairman on R+D. 101 HIS SONG SO AFRAID I’D LOST Steve Delong 1 'Even though we say our goodbyes to each casually everyday, someday we will wish we had said more than good-bye.1' Wendy Ann Dickerson 1' Sometimes 1 lie awake at night and wonder where my life will lead me, waiting to pass under Sleep's Dark and Silent gate.'' Selena Anne Dike ... but you can't hold on to something that you never had be -fore-love waits for the wind to bring you back again.'' JV Basketball 1 - 2. Darrell Jay Delisle I have really enjoyed this school year, but nov I'm glad the end is here.'' Yearbook 1-4; V.A.C. 1-2; Drama Club 1; AFS 1 - 2; Sr. Hike 4; V. Gymnastics 1-4; Miracle Worker 1; Crucible 4. Class Marshall 3; JV Girl's Basketball 2; Yearbook Art 4; Grad. Comm. 4; Newspaper Staff 3; V. Girls Basketball MGR 3; Sr. Hike 4; Brown Nose 1-4; Red Neck 3-4. 102 MY SOUL THERE IN THE FOG Edward Joseph Dionne III John Dykema Christina Ellen Fagan ' I shall pass througn this world but once. If therefore, there be any kindness 1 can show or any good thing I can do, let me do it now ... for I shall not pass this way again. ' X-Country 1; JV. Basketball 1-2, V. Basketball 3-4, Student Council 3-4. 1 don't get mad, I just get even.'1 FFA 1-4; Sr. Hike 4. ' 'Let her cry for she's a lady. Let her dream for she's a child Let the rain fall down upon her. She's a free and gentle flower growing wild. Student council 1 - 4; AFS 2 - 3; French Club 1 - 2; One Acts 2 - 4; Drama Productions 1,3,4. ' 'When you can think of yesterday without regret, and of tomorrow without fear, you are on the road to success.'' JV Cheerleader 1; JV. Field Hockey 1 - 2; Class officer 2; V. Field Hockey 3-4; Co-Capt. 4; Spring Prod. 2-4; Fall Prod. 3. Linda Angel Farley HIS SONG KEPT CALLING ME Randy Fairbrother Stephen James Farnsworth Michlynn Joy Gevry ' 'So long, my friends.1' ' 'The fault is not in our stars, but ' 'Accept me as 1 am so I may in ourselves.'' leam what I can become.'' Dwayne Fulford ' 'You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but here1 s where I make a liar out of Lincoln. '' Wrestling 1-4; V. Soc. 3-4; Prom Comm. 3; JV Soc. 1 - 2; One Acts 2-3; Fall Prod. 4; Spr. Prod. 3. 104 X-Country 1-4; JV Wrestling 1; Track 1-3; Student Council 1-4; Sec. 2; Vice-Pres. 3-4; Band 1-4; Districts 2-4; Jazz Ensemble 2-3; Chorus 2-3; All State 2; Pep Band 3-4; Fall Prod. 1-3; One Acts 1-3; Co-Director 2; Musical 1-3; Orchestra 1-2; NHS 3-4; Boy's State 3; Oratorical Contest 1 - 3; Local Winner 1 - 3; St. Champ. 3; District 1-3; Math League 3; Intangibility Club 3-4. Debbie Francis ' '1 can't see a reflection in the water, I can't hear an echo on the rocks but 1 know everything is all right because 1 can feel the sun on my back.'' LEADING ME ON WITH ITS Vicky Ann Gilbert 1 'The perfection of color in form, Noah's gift and a brilliant moment reminding us of the truth and beauty of our lives.'' Sr. Hike 4; V.A.C. 1-2. Shelly Ann Godard Climb high, climb far. Your goal the sky, your aim the staf.'' Sr. Hike 4; Jr. Prom Committee 3; JV. Field Hockey 2; Class treasurer 1. Sherry Marie Godard ' 'The best way to deal with problems is to seek advice from those who can help best ... God, your self and a friend.'' Prom Comm. 3; JV Field Hockey 1-2; Class Sec. 1; Sr. Hike 4. HAUNTING MELODY DEEP IN MY Laurie A. Hawkins ' 'People so seldom say I love you, and then itis either to late, or love goes. So when 1 tell you I love you, it doesn't mean you'll never go, only that I wish you didn't have to.'' Office Aid 4; Miracle Worker 3; Yearbook 3 Sherry Jerome Everyone dreams, some put away their dreams and settle for whatever. Others struggle to make their dreams come true. Perhaps it's the only thing we have in common.'' Prom Comm. 3; Office Aid 2-4 Randy Heath ' 'A man can be free without being great, but no man can be great without being free.'' V. Soccer 2-4; V. Baseball 3-4; JV Baseball 1-2; Wrestling MGR 1; V1CA 3-4; V1CA V-Pres. 4; Sr. Hike 4; One Acts 2; Prom Comm. 3; Grad. Comm. 4; Sr. Week 4; Yearbook 1-2 Cheryl Elizabeth Jimmo To sail on a dream on a crystal clear ocean in search of the answers to questions unknown.'' X-Country 1-4; Basketball 2; Track and Field 1-2; Spring Musical 2-4; One Acts 1; Fall Prod. 2; Student Council Rep. 1,2,4; Class V-Pres. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Newspaper 3; NHS 3-4; NHS Sec. 4; Tutor 3; Model United Nations 3; Chorus 4 HEART A VOICE KEPT ECHOING Sheryl Lynn Kandzior 111 have my own little stairway to heaven, when 1 can be in another world and do what 1 wanta do. Tara Kilbride 11 If we fill our hours with regrets over the failures of yesterday, and with worries over the problems of tomorrow we have no today in which to be thankful.11 JV. F. Hockey 1 - 2; Class Pres. 2; Class Sec. 3; Class Treasurer 4; Prom Comm. 3; Grad. Comm. 4; NHS. 3-4; Prom Queen 3; Sr. Hike 4 Susan Nancy Kittredge 11 Special joys and special places. Special friends together- the moments pass so quickly but the memories are forever.1' Travellers to Germany 1; German Club 1-4; Travellers to Penn. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Wrestling Bookkeeper 3-4; V. Boy's Baseball MGR. 3; Sr. Hike 4; Grad. Comm. 4 I KNEW Mary Celeste Lalumiere ' 'When you find your dawn of peace, you will know the meaning of love.'' V.A.C. 1-4; Yearbook 1-2; V. Basketball 3. D.E.C.C.A. 3-4; V.I.C.A. 3-4. Darline Debbie LaRose 1 'There's a rainbow after every rainstorm.'' V.A.C. 1-4 I’D SOON BE WANDERING James E. Leach ' 'Take this as a tip, don't drink on a trip.'' JV Soccer 1; V. Soccer 2-4; Tri-Cap. 4; Div. II Honorable Ment. 4. JV. Basketball 1-2; V. Basketball 3-4; V.Baseball 1-4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Sr. Hike 4; Winter Pep Rally C. Leader 4. Kevin John LeCompte ' 'Reach high for starts lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep for your dream precedes the goal.'' J V Soccer i; Prom Comm. 3; V. Soccer 2-4; Sr. Hike 4; JV Basketball 1-2; JV Baseball 1-2; V. Baseball 3. 108 FAR BEYOND THESE CASTLE WALLS Michael T. Livingston 1 'Live for today, for tomorrow never comes.11 Basketball lj Ski Club 1-2; VICA 3-4 Calvin R. Loven Today we are here, tomorrow we are gone. So take life seriously before we move on. Helen Francis Loven 1 'A smile is worth a million dollars and yet it doesn't cost a cent.'' Home Ec. Aid 4; Office Aid 4 109 WHERE THE DISTANT HARBOR Danny Mack I' ve been riding a winning horse for a long, long time, but some -times 1 wonder is this the end of the line. No one should take advantage of who they are. No man has got it made, if he thinks he does he1 s wrong.'1 Jacqueline Feme Mailloux ' 'The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it, yet within reach, is joy. Take joy! V. Field Hockey 2-4; Co-Capt. 4; JV Field Hockey 1; Big Sister 3; AFS4; Grad. Comm. 4; Teacher's Aid 4. Joan Marie Marsh '' Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.'' National Honor Society 3-4; V.A.C. 1-4; Pres. 4; V. Pres. 3; Treasurer 2; French Club 1-2; German Club 2-3; Dance-A-Thon 3; Newspaper Staff 3; Business MGR 3; Special Olympics Volunteer 1-2; Yearbook 1-4; Sr. Section 4; Asst. Editor 4; Poetry 2-4; Girl's Basketball Score-keeper 3; Prom Comm. 3; Sr. Hike 4; Sr. Week 4; Grad. Comm. 4; Hall Monitor 4; Class Song 4. MEETS THE SKY — THERE THE Lee C. Martel 1 'When we have not what we love, then love what we have.11 X-Country 2; Track 1; Yearbook 1; Class Rep. 3. Oega Miedema, Jr. 1 'You're not Dutch, You're not mutch.'' FFA 1-4; Sec. 2; V. Pres. 3; Reporter 4; Sr. Hike 4. Deborah Miller ' 'Set me adrift in a sea of hope-1'11 set my sail to a new horizon. Leo Club 2-3; Prom Comm. 3; Gymnastics 1; Fall Prod. 3-4; Nurses Aide 3; Spr. Prod. 1-4; Yearbook 2-4. BATTLE RAGED LIKE HELL AND Kelley Ann Mills 1 'This dreadfully familiar face: maybe other people, if it ever occurred to them, might think it doesn't look as if a furtive, vivid life of conflict and beauty and betrayal was goin' on behind that thick flesh. Like theirs. Maybe they, too, wonder if only they are ever at the end of their rope, and everyone else alive beastly hearty.11 Gymnastics 1-2; JV Softball 2; V. Softball 3-4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Class Treasurer 3; Sec. 4; One Acts 3-4; Musicals 1,3,4; Band 1-4; Chorus 2-4; Pep Band 4; Sr. Hike 4; Student Council 3-4; Sadie Hawkins Queen 3; Cross Country 4. Jon Vincent O'Brien ' 'Life is problems and defeats. Life is not happiness and health. It's in sickness and dying ... The true character of people don't come out in winning, but in losing 11 JV Soccer 2; JV Basketball 1 - 2; V. Basketball 3-4; JV Baseball 1-2; V. Baseball 3-4; Sr. Hike 4. Kristina Mercedes Oxholm ' 'Keep a song of joy inside your heart, and even though the time has come for us to part, we'll be together soon and time will fly, cause we never really say goodbye .'' NHS 3-4; V. Pres. 4; French Club 1 - 2; Student Council 1 - 3; AATF Exam 1-2; State Champ. 3; One Acts 1-2; Fall Prod. 1,2,4; Musicals 1-3; Girls State Alt. 3; Tutor 1-3; Commended Student 3; Band 1-4; Chorus 2; District Band 1-4; Pep Band 3-4; AFS 3-4; Sec. 3; Graduation Comm. 4; Leo Club 3; Sec. 3. EVERY DOVE HAD LOST ITS Gus Palmer Barbara Lee Parker Roxanna Romona Pickett ' 'I get by with a little help from my friends.'' 111 never thought the day would come to have to say good-bye.'' Anne Pidgeon ' 'What you own is your own kingdom . What you do is your own glory. What you love is your own power. What you live is your own story. In you head is the answer. Let it guide you along. Let your heart by the anchor and the beat of your song.'' Field Hockey 1; Softball 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Prom Comm. 3; Grad. Comm. 4; VAC 1; French Club 1-2; Sr. Hike 4; Sr. Week Canoeing 4. To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.'' Yearbook 2; VAC 2,4; Sec. 4; Christian Fellowship 4; Srs. to Washington, D.C. 4. WILL TO FLY Maureen Pidgeon 1 'May the dreams you dream be the future you find.11 Transfer 4; Sr. Week 4; Grad. Comm. 4; Softball 4; Sr. Week 4. John Polchies Dan Provost To have friends you have to be one.11 Wally Reed as Santa Claus for VAC. ' 'Merry Christmas ! '' '' A little kindness from person to person is better than a vast love for all humankind.'' Walter Edward Reed 11 ' 'Thanks for the times you've given me, the memories are all in my mind. Now that we've come to the end of our rainbow there' s something 1 must say out loud. You're once, twice, three times a friend and 1 thank you.'' Yearbook 1-4; Senior Sec. 4; Business MGR 3; JV + V. Basketball MGR 2; One Acts 2; Spring Prod. 1-2; Prom Comm. 3; Walter Edward Reed 2; Grad. Comm. 4; Santa Claus 3-4; Sr. Hike 4; Sr. Week 4. 114 FAR BEYOND THESE CASTLE WALLS YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE IN MY THOUGHTS AND DREAMS MAKING ME SMILE WHILE I'M REMEMBERING THE LAUGHTER, SADNESS, AND JOY THAT WE SHARED. Mark Rivait John Robert WE TOOK BOTH THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND HARDLY CARED. THE LOVE YOU GAVE NEVER LET ME DOWN. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE TO TURN TO, TO GIVE ME SMILES AND NEVER FROWNS. YOU BECAME A PART OF ME, AND WE WERE SURE THAT YOU AND 1 WOULD NEVER END. FOR OUR LOVE HAD ENCOUNTERED MANY OBSTACLES, BUT WE NEVER GAVE IN. TIME EVENTUALLY SEPARATED US AND CHANGED ALL THINGS BUT THE FEELINGS ARE NEVER LOST FOR OUR MEMORIES REMAIN. — CIT — 1 'Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.'' David Rose ' 'Dream your dreams, live your life and carry a smile.'' ' 'Better late than not.'' Kimberly Ann Ross There is a long road I've got to stay in time with. I've got to keep on chasing that dream though I may never find it. I'm always just behind it. 115 JV Softball 1-2; V. Softball 3 Sr. Hike 4. WHERE I THOUGHT I HEARD Michael Russett And its whispered that soon if we all call the tune and the piper will lead us to reason.'1 Luanne J. Pouvey Ryan 1 'The good things of life are not to be had alone, but come to us with a mixture.'' Kimberly G. Smith ' 'Oh well, for him whose will is strong ! He suffers, but he will not suffer long; He suffers, but he can not suffer wrong.1' Office Aid 1-3; Summer Aid 1-4; VAC 2; Prom. Comm. 3; Spring Production 3; Sr. Hike 4; FBLA 4. Peter Smith ' 'Everything has its beauty, but there are only a few who see it. Dennis Senesac ' 'Love is everywhere you see it. You are all you can be; go on and be it.'' 116 TIRESIAS SAY Steven A. Stone Some people are just like birds -you feed them and then they s — t on you.11 FFA 2-4; AC VC 3-4 (Auto). Debbie Jean Sumner 1 'Be yourself: an original is always better than a copy.1' Ricky Sumner I close my eyes, only for a moment and the moment's gone. All my dreams pass before my eyes in curiosity dust in the wind ... 117 NEVER WHAT IT SEEMS Denise Tatro Roberta 1' Cookie'1 Thomas Beth Suzanne Torrey ' 'Don't believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show are limitations, look with your understanding, find out what you already know.'' Drama 1; German Club 1-3; Yearbook 2; Prom Comm. 3. I've been to the mountains, climbed through the sky, shouldered their whiteness, watched their gold fly, shared in their treasures, shook at their might — speak softly of wonders.'' Student Council Rep. 1; Band 1-3; Pep Band 1-4; Orchestra for Musicals 1-4; NHS 3-4; Treasurer 4; Elementary Tutor 3; Yearbook 1-4; Layout Ed. 3; Editor 4; Band MGR 3; UVM Student 4; Sr. Hike 4; Prom Comm. 3. 1 leave these words for a place in the hearts of those who did not know you. Though you were not like us, it was you what showed us love, so kind, so gentle, a smile on your face. Though you have only left us for awhile, you will remain in the hearts of those who knew you.'' V. Field Hockey 1-4; Cap. 4; Gymnastics 1-4; Cap. 3; Track 1 - 2; Class V. President 2; Prom Comm. and Court 3. P. David Tisbert ' 'When fate writ my name it made a blot.'' Drama 1-4; One Acts 1, 2,4; Musicals 1-4; Alt. Boy's State 3; Stage Band 1-2; New England Music Festival 3-4; French Club 1; Drama Club 1-4; Dist. Concert Band 1. AND EVERY MAN MUST MEET Laura Lee Torrey 1 'Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up, see their beauty and try to follow where they lead.11 JV Wrestling 3 Timothy John Van De Weert ' 'Give me neither poverty nor riches.1' AFS 1; Prom Comm. 3; FBLA 3-4; Sec. 3. William H. Bill Wager ' 'I never get mad, I just get even.'' Student Council 1-4; FFA 2-3; VICA 3-4; Sr. Hike 4. Christine Joy Vincent ' 'You have to open your eyes to see the hand of God.'' JV Field Hockey 1-2; V. Softball MGR. 2; Yearbook 2-3; Assistant Ed. 3; Sports Ed. 2; V. Girl's Basketball MRG. 3; Newspaper staff 3; Sr. Hike 4. Timothy Yandow 119 WHERE I THOUGHT I HEARD Douglas Walter 'Another day, another dollar.'1 JV. Basketball 2; V. Basketball 3-4 Kimberly Ann Weeks 1 'we watch the days go by wishing they could last, and we can't help but wonder why time must fly so fast. But we can keep in memory happy moments left behind. And we can keep in our hearts special dreams we hope to find.'' Our Senior year started off on September 5, 1978, a bright Tuesday morning with 108 registered VUHS Seniors, but students came and went. On October 32 we sponsored a dress-up day for Halloween. The day ended with an exciting assembly in which we gave prizes for the best dressed. Selena Dike won first prize as ' 'Laveme.'' On December 1 we sponsored a ' 'Hat Day'' and gave away prizes for the best hats. Our own Jon O'Brien came in first. To raise money we also had food sales, .154 a-dip suppers, and the last dance of the year. To show our spirit we challenged the school in a Christmas decorating contest. ' 'Seventy-nine is mighty fine,'' echoed through the gym during the Winter Pep Rally, held on Dec. 8, while handfuls of confetti snowed upon the Senior Section. During a class meeting on Nov. 30, Joan Marsh played our class song, ' 'The Class of '79, which she composed. All in all our Senior year will always be remembered by us, the school, and our friends! Susan Rebecca Wilson To serve to strive and not to yield. JV. Basketball 1-2; NHS 3-4; Ski Club 1-2; Drama Club 1-3; H.l. Outward Bound 3; One Acts 2-4; Girl's State Delegate 3; Fall Prod. 1-4; Spring Prod. 1-4; Intangibility club 3-4 120 Sr. Class Officers: Linda Farley, Pres.; Corinne Be mis, V-Pres.; Kelley Mills, Secretary; Tara Kilbride, Treasurer. Below Left to Right: Randy Heath, Carl Bushee, Dwayne Fulford. Top Left to Right: K. Oxholm, O. Miedema, C. Fagan, Sherry and Shelly Godard, 2nd Row: K. Mills, L. Hawkins, T. Kilbride, J. Mailloux, 3rd Row: K. Weeks, L. Ryan, A. Pidgeon, L. Beck, K. LeCompte, Bottom: S. Wilson, D. Miller, K. Brooks, R. Pickett, R. Heath “BABY FACE” Photo Not Available Photo Not Available Top Left to Right: C. Jimmo, J. Beenen, C. Bemis 2nd Row: C. Thomas, S. Kandzior, M. Lalumiere, 3rd Row: S. Kit-tredge, B. Many, J. Marsh, W Reed, 4th Row F. Bienvenue, C. Bushee, L. Farley, W. Dickerson LOVERS LANE i Above: Luanne Ryan and Doug Barry. Above: Laurie Hawkins and Pete Smith. Below: Pam Aunchman and Kevin Brooks. Below: Joan Marsh and Walter Reed II. Below: Carl Bushee and Tara Kilbride, Kevin La-Compte and Kim Weeks. SENIORITIS STRIKES! OUR 1979 SPONSORS BEN FRANKLIN 'Wombs to Congratulations To The n is™ Class Of “79” Discover 1 fM Simmondsr;r J—1 Precision [r HI BEN FRANKLIN U0 We bring variety to life! 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