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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1980 volume:

Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs About the lilting house and happy as the grass was green, The night above the dingle starry. Time let me hail and climb Golden in the heydays of his eyes, And honoured among wagons I was prince of the apple towns And once below a time 1 lordly had the trees and leaves Trail with daisies and barley Down the rivers of the windfall light. And as I was green and carefree, famous among the barns About the happy yard and singing as the farm was home, In the sun that is young once only, Time let me play and be Golden in the mercy of his means, And green and golden I was huntsman and herdsman, the calves Sang to my horn, the foxes on the hills barked clear and cold. And the sabbath rang slowly In the pebbles of the holy streams. All the sun long it was running, it was lovely, the hay-Fields high as the house, the tunes from the chimneys, it was air And playing, lovely and watery And fire green as grass. And nightly under the simple stars As I rode to sleep the owls were bearing the farm away, All the moon long I heard, blessed among stables, the night-jars Flying with the ricks, and the horses Flashing into the dark. And then to awake, and the farm, like a wanderer white With the dew, come back, the cock on his shoulder: it was all Shining, it was Adam and maiden, The sky gathered again And the sun grew round that very day. So it must have been after the birth of the simple light In the first, spinning place, the spellbound horses walking warm Out of the whinnying green stable On to fields of praise. And honoured among foxes and pheasants by the gay house Under the new-made clouds and happy as the heart was long In the sun born over and over, I ran my heedless ways, My wishes raced through the house-high hay And nothing I cared, at my sky blue trades, that time allows In all his tuneful turning so few and such morning songs Before the children green and golden Follow him out of grace. Nothing I cared, in the lamb white days, that time would take me Up to the swallow-thronged loft by the shadow of my hand, In the moon that is always rising, Nor that riding to sleep I should hear him fly with the high fields And wake to the farm forever fled from the childless land. Oh as I was young and easy in the mercy of his means, Time held me green and dying Though I sang in my chains like the sea. OUR DEDICATION: A SYMBOL OF THANKS! 2 Ed Krasnow has been here five years and has improved many aspects of learning at Vergennes Union High School. Through his efforts, the school has had a newspaper of which to be proud. He’s worked on many activities and exchanges with AFS. Usually known as “Kraz,” this teacher of English and Journalism is one of the most helpful, understanding people in our school. It is because of his caring that we dedicate this yearbook to him. The Vergennes High School Board has really supported many activities in the school year. The members are listed as follows: Lawrence Gebo, Chairman; Nancy O’Bryan, Vice Chairman; Anna Husk, clerk; Lynn Jackson; Joel Fitzpatrick: Patricia Emerson; and Susan Heath. Because of their generous support to us the Yearbook Staff, we also dedicate this yearbook to them. 3 TABLE OF SENIORS ...........6 FALL SPORTS ......37 JUNIORS ..........49 WINTER SPORTS .55 SOPHOMORES 68 CONTENTS FRESHMEN .........76 EIGHTH GRADE 84 SEVENTH GRADE . 92 ADMINISTRATION . 104 FACULTY 106 S£TU 0 tS ‘uream on Good-bye stranger It’s been nice. Hope you find your paradise. Tried to see your point of view, Hope your dreams will all come true. Good-bye seniors. Good-bye friends. ‘til we ever meet again. 6 BETSY ADAMS “We were only playmates sharing more than toys, still just walking along, glad to be together and never really thinking about the roles we’d have in each others lives.” Activities: F. Hockey 1,2 Gymnastics 1,2, V.A.C. 1,2, X-Country 1,2. JOSEPH C. ANTHONY - “JOE” Remember yesterday, dream about tomorrow, but live today.” Activities: Soccer 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1-4, N.H.S. 3,4, Math League 2,3, Prom Comm. 3, Boys State 3, Travelers U France 3. Senior class president Sharon Rooney The leader of the class of “80” LAURIE ALLO “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain. I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend but I always thought that I’d see you one more time again. Activities: Cheerleading 1-4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Winter Ball 4, F. Hockey 2,3. TOM BACHANI) MARGARET A. BADORE JOHN BAKER “Lost time is never found again and time enough always proves short enough.” Activities: Library Aide 1, Travellers to France 1,3, Travellers to Belguim 4. CHRISTIAN T. BECK I look to the sea, reflections in the waves start my memory, some happy some sad, I think of childhood friends, and the dreams we had . . Activities: Golf Club 2-4, Senior Hike. JOANN H. BEENEN - “JOB.” “Forgetting what is behind me, and reaching for what is ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize in which God has called heavenward in Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:13, 14. Activities: Library Aide 1, V.A.C. 3,4, Christian fellowship 1,2. 8 DENNIS JAMES BENOIT “Fred” TIMOTHY DONALD BICKNELL “Doc”, “Fish” “If you can keep your head in all this confusion, you don’t understand the situation.” Activities: Soccer 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 2, Swimming 1-4, Student Council 1-4, (Tres. 3, pres. 4) N.H.S. 3,4 Commended National Merit Scholar 4, Senior Hike, Senior Week, Boys State delegate, Travelers to France 3, One acts 4, Jr. Prom Committee. “I’ve waited twelve years for this day and I still don’t know what to say.” Activities: FFA Got a secret, Donna? LORI BIGELOW “Remember me with smiles and laughter for that’s the way I’ll remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears don’t remember me at all.” PENNY JEAN BIRCHMORE “The weight of this sad time we must obey, speak what we feel, not what we ought to say. The oldest hath borne most, we that are young shall never see so much, nor live so long. Activities: V.A.C. 1-4, Library Aide 1-4 ■■ .A TOM BHIGAN Activities: Soccer 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1-4, Prom Committee, Senior Hike, Senior Week. CHERYL BRINKMAN Shower the people you love with love Show them the way you feel. If we do meet again, why, we shall smile. If not, why then this parting was well made. Activities: Jr. Class Tres. 3, Musical 1-4, Germany Trip 3, Debate 3, NHS 3,4. mr 10 DENNIS BRINKMAN FRANK JAMES BUSHEY “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.” Senior Hike, Jr. Prom Committee J MONICA ANN CARON “If I could be two places at one time I’d be with you. Tomorrow and today, beside you all the way.” Field Hockey 2,3,4; Cheerleading 1-4; Prom Committee DAWN CHERYL CLAFLIN “Donald Duck” “Not a sunrise will rise, nor a sunset set, without me thinking of you, my friend. You will reflect me like a pool of water; faintly but clearly-for this I love you, my friend.” A.F.S.; track, Christian Fellowship 1,2; Special Olympic Volunteer 1-4, V.A.C. 1-4 V.A.C. tres. 4, Camp Daybreak-2 Special Olympic Reg. 2-4; Apple core 3-4; Senior hike-4, Big Sister-4, Senior Week-4. BRIDGET COLLETTE “Smile a lot and raise a little Hell Transfer student 3-4 Cheerleading 3-4 Prom Committee 3 12 Seniors take a lunch break from their Halloween activities. GREGORY C. CURLER “Always laugh once a day, and remember, a day without sunshine is like . . night.” Activities: Baseball 1-4, Senior Hike 4. JOHN D. CURLER “I’ve just begun.” c—. Activities: FFA 1-4, X-Country 4, Sen- ior Hike, Senior Week 4. JOANNE MARIE CURTIS “Happiness is a by-product of an effort to make someone else happy.” 13 Sharon and Sally always get the news First! KEVIN DELPHIA THERESA CARMEN DESSUREAULT “Frog” “I set out to find a friend; but couldn’t Find one, I set out to be a friend; and friends were every where.” S.B. 1 + 2, S.C. 1, Prom Comm. 3 BONNIE J. DICKERSON “I can be inspired to grow but more often I grow because I have been broken by certain unyielding realities.” F.H. 2-4. Basketball 1-3, S.B. 2-4, SR. Hike 4. AFS 2-4 BEN DYKEMA 14 Bonnie Dickerson and Linda Williams the Lealie” twins and Ron Epstien, DR. Hawkeye Pierce on Halloween. JOANNE CHRISTINA DYKEMA “We can make our plans, but the final out-come is in God’s hands and we toss the coin, but it’s the Lord who controls it’s decision. Yearbook 4 Sally Pierce getting ready for the Pep Rally RON EPSTEIN “ . . and we’ll be friends forever,” Pooh Bear said to Christopher Robin. S.C. 1-3, N.H.S. 3 + 4, Boys State Del. 3, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Jr. Prom King, Phys. Ed. Aide 2-4 JULIE ANN EMERSON — “When man knows how to live dangerously, he is not afraid to die. When he is not afraid to die, he is strangely, free to live.” — FH 1-4, GYM 1 + 2, B.B. 3 + 4, S.B.’ 1-4, Yearbook 4, SR. Hike 4 CAROL LYNN FAGAN — “All we know is less than what we think, all we think is less than what we love, all we love is less than what there is.” — FH 1-4, S.B. 1-4, AFS 1-4, Host Sister 2, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, NHS 3 + 4, S.C. 4, Sr. Hike 4 15 LARRY FLEMING “Scary” “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” Senior Hike, V.I.C.A. - Treasurer HOLLY RUTH FRANKLIN “Holly by Golly” “For what avail the plow or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?” Track and field 1, Musical 1, Drama 3, H.S. 3 + 4, Yearbook 1, Lib. Aide 1+2 Jr. Prom 3, Trav. to France 3, Cap + Gown comm. 4 LISSA MARIE GEBO “Geb” Nothing, but nothing was ever gained without enthusiasm and a smile of encouragement. Advance Daughter 3-4, A.F.S. Host Sister A.F.S. Co-Pres. 4, Girls State 3, Jr. Prom Co-Chair., J.V.F.H. 1, V. 2-4, B.B. 1-4, S.B. 1-4, N.H.S. 3-4, 16 ROBERT GROVER LAURIE HAINES LINDY SUE GUYETTE Yesterday is already a dream, tomorrow is only a vision; but today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Drama 1-3, Gym. 1 + 2, N.H.S. 3-4, SR. HIKE SHARRI LOUISE HALLOCK “Cher” “As I pass through this world may I spread a little sunshine in the darkest places.’’ VICA Ben studies diligently? DONNA RAE HODGMAN “Hodg” “Radar” “The fairest flower in the garden of life Is the fellowship of friends; Time but glorifies its beauty With a fragrance that never ends No cloud can shade its loneliness No storm its petals’ parts For the Flower of Friendship dwells forever In the shrine of the human heart” F.H. 1-4, S.B. 1-4, NHS 4, Yearbook 1+4 Sr. Hike, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, V. Girls’ B.B. Man. 3 MARY LOU HUSK “M.L.” “Luanne” “Whenever we are at one with ourselves and join with each other, all together we can soar ...” F.H. 1,2,4, B.B. 1-3, S.B. 1-4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, AFS 1-4, SR. Hike DAVID HARRIS “Harry” “Example is the school of mankind and they will learn at no other.” Soc. 1, Baseball 1,4, Drama 1-4 DAVID D. JACKSON “The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay, love isn’t love til you give it away.” Senior Hike, FFA Id LAURA JACKSON MARK JACKSON “Honesty is the best policy.” NICOLEE L. JERRY “If you love something let it go, If it comes back it’s yours, If not it never was.” Cheerleading 1-4, JV. Softball, JR Prom Committee, Sr Hike, yearbook, ISAB-4, Mt Marcy Hiker, SR Hike Canoe, 19 KEVIN KAYHART JACQUELINE ANNE LITCH “Jake” “Forever is a long time, but not as long as it was yesterday.” Activities: Softball 1-4, Wrestlin Auxilary 1, Prom Committee 3. LISA LAFLIN “Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope” Activities: Cheerleading 1,2,4, German Club 1,2. 20 GISELAINE MAILLOUX “Friendship is a chain of Gold shaped in God’s all perfect mold, each link a smile, a laugh, a tear, a touch of the hand, a word of cheer.” Activities: F. Hockey 1-4 Senior hike, 4, From Comm. 3, AFS 1-4. KEVIN C. MCFADDEN “So long. Hey! Thanks my friends I guess I’ll try my luck again.” Activities: Soccer, 1,2,4, Baseball 1,2,4, Senior Week, Jr. Prom Committee 3. KELLY MCKINNON “We arrive in this world alone, we depart alone . . . this time called life was meant to share.” Activities: Class V. Pres. 1, Spring (Props) 2, Prom Comm., 3, Fall Production 4, Human Values Day Comm 4, Senior Hike 4, One Acts, 4, Student Council Representative 4. DEBORAHS. MEADER “Debbie” If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it’s because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.” Activities: Basketball 1-4, Prom Comm. 3 Yearbook 4, Softball 1-4, Leo Club, St. Hike, St. Week 4. 21 ANDREW MESSINGER MICHAEL NELSON MILLS “Is life worth living? That depends on “If it looks easy, it’s tough; If it looks the liver. tough it’s d m well tough.!’’ Soc. 1-4, B.B, 2-4, Baseball 2 + 4, AFS, Yearbook, Trav. to Germany BETSEY LEE MOFFIT “Nelli” PHILIP O’BRIEN “Muppet “Ayatullah Tomato” “Happiness is best attained by learning to live each day by itself. The worries are mostly about yesterday and tomorrow.” Tran. 3, F.H. 3-4, Yearbook 4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Sr. Hike 22 JEFF OUELLETTE JACQUES PARENTY “Jaco” “Ne jamais remettre au lendemain ce qu’on peut faire faire par un autre le jour meme! AFS Exchange - France Sr. Hike Soccer 4 GREGORY T. PARKINSON “A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in the expressing of his own opinion.” Band 1-4, NHS 4, Pep Band 2-4 23 SALLY JEAN PIERCE “Find what you want in life and GO FOR IT!” Field Hockey 1-4, Gymnastics 1 2 Cheerleading 3 4, AFS 3 4, (tres.4) Student Council Class Rep. 1 2, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Sr. Hike 4, Graduation Comm. 4 Sr Week 4 ABBY J. POLLENDER “It’s good to have all kinds of feelings: It’s an all kinds of World.” Activities: Travelers to France 3, Girls State 3, NHS 3 4(pres. 4) Student Council 1-4 (sec.4) Field Hockey, Soft-ball, Prom Comm. 3, V ANN STEWART POLLENDER “No great things are achieved without enthusiasm.” Activities: Spring Prod. 1,2,4 One acts 1-4, Fall Prod. 2 4, Softball 1 2 Field Hockey 1-4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Class Tres. 2; Stud. Coun. 1-4; Girls’ State 3; Class Sec. 3,4; Travelers to France 4. 24 BRUCE BERKELY RICHARDSON “Speaking of Frank Sinatra ...” Activities: Senior Hike,; Yearbook 4; Science Fiction Club 3-4. LYNN RITCHIE “Everything is original if you find it out for yourself.” Student Council 1-4; Gymnastics 1; Class Rep. 3; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Prom Queen; Graduation Committee 4. DEBRA GAIL ROBERTS “Happiness is found along the way, not at the end of the road.” Library Aide 2-4; Health Aide 1-2; V.A.C. 1-4 SHARON ELIZABETH ROONEY “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” Field Hockey 1-4; Band 1; Softball Mgr. 2; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Prom Court; Talent Night; Class Pres. 2,4; Gymnastics 2; Stud. Counc. 4; One-Acts 4. 25 PETER WILLIAM ROSE “Just take your best shot and don’t blow it.” Activities: Golf 3 and 4 PAM SCHROEDER “I cannot express my thoughts when I talk; I cannot draw my feelings with chalk. The pen and the page are as blank as can be I cannot put down what’s hiding inside of me. Activities: J.V. Softball 1 2, German Club 2 DANA RUSSETT “Those wh(? bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” CHARLES COURTNEY SEARS “Corky” “Seek always the highest ideal; and do not degrade a nobel aim by seeking to attain it by any unworthy methods.” Library aid 3-4, Yearbook 4, Prom Comm 3 Caps and gowns comm. 4, SC 1-4, Class Vice-President 3-4, Class treasure. National Honor Society 4. 26 TIMOTHY SHIELDS “Barney” “Heal joy is mine, no matter if the teardrops start; I’ve found THE secret- it’s Jesus in my heart.” Tran. 2, Wres. 2-4, C.C. 3 + 4, NHS 3-4, Math Team 3-4 JEFF SLEEPER “If you don’t have no how you don’t have anything. VICA 3,4 VICTORIA MAE SHIELDS “Vicky” “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not into thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” S.B. 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Dis. Choral Festival 1-4 JUDITH ANN SIPLEY “Judy” Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 27 Hey Donna! Whatya readin’. LORI JEAN SMITH “We carry within us the wonders which we seek.” Activities: Yearbook 1, Jr. Prom Comm. Senior trip 4, Library Aide 1. “Happiness is getting out of this place.” Activities: V.I.C.A., Senior hike. JEFFERY W. STEADY “I was born lost, and I have yet to be found.” Activities: V.I.C.A. 3,4. ANDY TISBERf And who comes here to wish me well? A sweetly scented angel fell. She laid her head upon my disbelief and bathed me with her ever smile.” Linda Williams working in graphic arts- a rare moment. 28 LISA TURPIN MARGARET F. WAGER “Peggy Sue” ‘‘Now that I have reached the end of my rainbow, and found my pot of gold, it’s time to spend it.” Chorus 1,4; Musical 1,2,4; One-Acts 1-4, French Club, German Club 2,3,4; AFS 1; Drama Club 1-4; Three-Acts 1-4; Sr. to Bermuda; All State Band Aud 1-4; District Chorus 1,3,4; All N.E. Choral Festival 4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3 KEVIN WEEKS TERRY LYNN WHITE “Even the greatest creations start from small seeds.” Musicals 1-4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; One-Acts 3; Nat. Hon. Soc. 3,4; El. Tutor 2,4; All State Chorus 3, All N.E. Chor. Aud. 4, District Chor, 1-4. 29 “I found that school affects me more than one way; to me it’s the greatest meeting place of old friends: where will we be next year? Activities: V.l.C.A. LINDA NOREEN WILLIAMS “Go where you will for the earth is wide, past sand and sea and mountainside, but mark your trail for you will learn, that even Vagabonds . . . return. Activities: Softball 1, Jr. Prom Comm., Yearbook 4, One acts 4 “I finally made it after all these years. NORMAN STEVEN DUNHAM “Cuda 1” 30 Nicest Smile- Sharon Rooney and Greg Curler Most Confused- Jacques Parenty and Lindy Guyetter Worst Penmanship- Joann Beenen and Andy Messinger Most Cooperative- Abby Pollender and Courtney Sears Most likely to be late- Kelly McKinnon and Tim Bicknell 32 Most Talkative- Peggy Wager and Andy Messinger Most Beloved- Lissa Gebo and Joe Anthony Most Cheerful- Ann Pollender and Courtney Sears 33 Left: Jr. class officers! Diane Russell, secretary, Janice Newhall, President; Jeff O’Brien, V. President; Tim Lattrell, Treasurer (Missing) Below: 7th grade officers: Shelly Harrington, Treasurer; Peter Bicknell, President; Sarah Ganson, V. President; Whitney Russett, Secretary. 34 Right: Sophomore class officers V. President Mike LeBeau; Secretary Linda Kayhart; President Erik Fitzpatrick; Treasurer, Anne Barr. Above: Senior Class Officers- Julie Emerson, Treasurer; Ann Pollender, Secretary; Sharon Rooney, President; Courtney Sears, V. President. Below: Freshman Class Officers: John Cushing, V. President; Ann Bicknell, Treasurer; Julie Charbonneau, President; Becky Moffit, Secretary. 8th grade officers: Chris Vincent President; Annette Badore, Secretary; Michelle Harrington, V. President; Beth Myers, Treasurer. 35 79-80” YEARBOOK PATRONS GAINE’S REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENCY FOOTE’S INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. VERMONT FEDERAL SAVINGS OTTER CREEK SPORTS RUSSETT’S FLOWER SHOP J.W. D.E. RYAN INC. HAWKIN’S BROS. INC. 3 r r w o tz) -a CD 00 O V« s Standing: J. Leach, A. Prescott, S. Gaines, T. Angier, S. Rooney, J. O'Brien. S. Jennings, R. Gevry, J. O'Brien, Coach Usher; Sitting: P. O’Brien, T. Brigan, J. Anthony, T. Bicknell, A. Messinger, J. Parenty, K. McFadden Kneeling: M. Bienvenue, T. Lattrell, D. Ambrose, M. Anthony, J. Farnsworth, D. Flynn THE VARSITY SOCCER TEAM IS Key starters A. Messinger and J. O’Brien were absent half of the regular season due to ankle injuries. Near the end of the season T. Angier and goal keeper T. Bicknell were also critically injured. Rather than submit to these adversities the team responded with a fine 5-6-3 record. Several school records were equaled or exceeded by Tom Brigan who tied the mark for career points with 23, and Tim Bicknell set two records; career appearances as a goalkeeper-20. Tim Lattrell, John Leach, and Tim Bicknell were selected to the all-division team at the close of the season. 39 HKH ZO cci-h fdHOOOK Back: Coach Yarnall, F. Kilbride, E. Fitzpatrick. J. Bodette, S. Rooney, E. Rockwell, R. Raymond, K. Brace. R. Meader; Middle: J. McDonald, D. Haviland, M. Caron, R. Jerome, D. Davis, J. Burke; Front; J. Cushing, M. Gevry, P. Farnsworth, D. Paquette, and T. Shields. This years J.V. soccer team was one of the better teams in the history of V.U.H.S. J.V. soccer. Their esprit d’corps and skill enabled them to defeat several of their perennial archrivals. Although player injuries and the needs of the Varsity occasionally disrupted their rhythm, they showed a stubborn refusal to give up. Their shining hour was a 3-0 victory over Middlebury which avenged a previous 3-2 defeat. John Bodette, center halfback, Dana Ambrose, Striker and Steve Rooney, goalie, where stalwarts throughout the 6-8 season. The junior high Boys Soccer team have shown a lot of enthusiasm in this years season. They worked hard and had great spirit until the end. They are looking forward to next season, some still on junior high and ones that will move up to Junior Varsity. With new players coming up for next years season everyone is looking forward to another great season. A great deal of sportsmanship and school spirit was shown on the players parts and we are hoping that next year it will be a great season. JR. HIGH GETS GOIN Front: B. Carney, B. Barr, S. Delorme, T. Shackett, V. Alio, E. Campbell; Middle: P. Tarte, C. Marshall, P. Bicknell, D. Ambrose, P. Monty, R. Burt. R. Leach; Back: Mr. Minns, S. Sullivan, B. Gevry, P. Woods, S. Cousino, M. Palmer, M. Charron, D. Ouelette, E. Aunchman. V. GIRLS’ SOCCER IS LOOKING GOOD!! Front: R. Seaman, C. Ouellette, K. McFadden, and C. Fagan; Middle: J. Aldinger, J. McGuire, L. Charron, K. Butler, D. Meader, J. Turpin, L. LeBeau, S. Schroeder; Back: Coach Guyette, R. Provencher, A. Messinger. H. Haigis, J. Larrabee. M. Villenue, J. Charbonneau, K. Champine, and Becky Moffit. Girls Soccer This was the first year for the Vergennes Girls Soccer Team, coached by Mr. Guyette. In spite of the 2-8-1 record, we felt the team had great enthusiasm. The skill portrayed by the team was very well developed for the first years effort. There was a variety of participants, some from each class. The first goal scored in the Vergennes girls soccer history was made by Claudia Fagan. But the rest of the team scored soon after. The high scorers for this year were Shelly Schroeder with 3 goals and Heidi Haigis with 3 for 3 penalty kicks. With goals scored by other team members they did really well against tough competition. 41 Left: Coach Guyette late as he usually is for practice!. JR. HIGH GIRLS’ SOCCER HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE Back: Coach Elmore, C. McGuire, S. Leach, L. Cunningham, L. Jennings, B. Adams, M. Chapman; Middle: N. Cushing, T. Tucker, C. steady, S. Ganson, L. Turpin, R. Cunningham, S. Harrington, Front: C. Vincent, A. Bodette, J. Soulia, D. Plankey, B. Myers, T. Dike The girls Junior High soccer team had a very successful first year finishing the season 2-2-1. Lead by high scoring Debbie Rohl and captain D.D. Plankey. The girls showed outstanding determination against more experienced teams. We are all looking forward to a very exciting season next year with the return of our veterans, the seventh graders. 42 VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM . . . Left to Right- Top: M. Husk, S. Rooney, L. Kilbride, B. Dickerson, H. Irvine, A. Bari r . Evarts, J. Husk, Coach, L. Francis (Franny) Middle Row: D. Hodgman, C. Fagan, D. Hedges, A. Pollender, G Mailloux, A. Pollender, S. Pierce, Bottom Row: S. Rooney, J. Emerson, L. Gebo, Missing Members: B. Moffil and T. Brace. STANDS TALL, WHILE PLAYING THE BALL __ This year’s Field Hockey Team was one of the best in terms of attitude and competitive Spirit. Evidences of the girls’ enthusiasm and good sportsmanship was proven by the many compliments paid to the girls by the Field Hockey Officials during the season. DURING THEIR FINAL SEASON! For the second year in a row Sandy Rooney repeated as high scorer with nine goals. Carol Fagan followed a close second with eight goals. The majority of the girls have played Field Hockey since Jr. High and are sad to see the great sport come to an end. Front: Coach Doughty, P. Couch. Middle: J. Curler, J. Couch, G. Fisk. Back: T. Sheilds, D. Straw The Vergennes Cross Country season is probably best looked back upon as a season of individual performances. Not many meets were won, yet it was a successfull season for all. The team was boosted of seniors running for the first time, seasoned runners whose dedication may put them into top state competition next year, and freshmen who developed a desire for personal bests. Most of the team is young and with summer training, strong desires, and good luck, they should be a team that wins not only meets in the future but championships. CROSS COUNTRY RUNS STRONG Linda Kayhart, Patti Casey, Ann Bicknell, Debbie Harris, and not shown Kelli Stavenow. The Vergennes Girl’s Cross-Country team finished the season lacking in numbers but not in talent and spirit. The team is all underclassmen, yet, kept pace with many older teams. The cooperative spirit and commitment to running can only improve the team in coming years. The cross-country team scores as a group, but the individuals are the success. 4b The Junior High Cross country team consisted of a group of dedicated girls and boys. The young athletes displayed honorable skill and they show great promise in their future running years. The Junior High team was strong and has many excellent runners who will be key members when they are in Senior High. The Junior High X-Country team consisted of boys: J. McGrath, R. Wagner, J. LaBerge, G. McEvills, T. Werling and girls: H. Stavenow, €. Billings, L. Emerson, W. Russett, A. Childers, M. Harrington. 47 YANDOW-IRION GRAIN BEN FRANKLIN WRISLEY’S BIKE SERVICE Congratulations To The Class Of “80” OLD FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT MAYNARD’S AUTO SUPPLY ERIS PHOTOS Discover i BEN FRANKLIN' IS) We bring variety to life! CITY BARBER SHOP BOHLEN’S T.V. J.B. FABRICS DREW BROTHERS, INC. DAKIN FARM CONNIE’S HAIRSTYLING BRIGGS TEXACO GARAGE REED PHARMACY Monkton Rd. Rt. 7 Vergennes, Vermont Complete Prescription Service Ostomy Health Supplies And Kamar And Dakin Stuffed Animals 48 Brian Abare Chris Ambrose Mickey Anthony Dawn Bachand Harold Badore Cheryl Bajema Patty Bedard Greg Bodette Barb Baker Becky Barry The Junior Class has grown close in the past couple years. Spirit and participation outside the classroom is noticeable of the class of “81”. They’re still 1! Lida Bos Tammy Brace Ray Brands Linda Bruer Lorie Bruer Stan Brinkman Jim Bushey Patti Casey Ron Childers Scott Clark 50 Tracy Condon Shawn Cosgrove John Coyle Cathy Cunningham Ed Davis Muscleman Tom Angier gives Kevin Weeks a lift! Marion Davis Mark Delisle Mike Delisle Doug Delorme John Devos John Evarts Betty Elzinga Jeff Farnsworth Wayne Farnsworth Brett Fleginheimer 51 Danny Flynn Scott Gaines Frank Galuska Rheal Gevry Grace Gosliga Julie Langeway John Leach What are you looking so down for, Robert? Tim Lattrell Terry Litch Derek Laughlin 52 Paula Mack Brenda Many Cheryl McGuire Mackey McKinnon Julia Miller Jody Moore John Morris Kevin Morris M. Morris Lisa Moulton Janice Newhall Jim O’Brien Jeff O’Brien Steve Oxholm Mike Patten Mark Pidgeon Paula Pierce Charlene Muniz Roger Norton n Clint Moore concentrates on his biology test. 54 Linda Charron setting the pace. Tom Angier goes for victory. 55 The cheerleaders show great enthusiasm. Gymnastic girls fool around. VARSITY GIRLS AIM HIGH TO REACH THEIR GOAL Above: Back: Tammy Brace, Donna Hedges, Joanne Turpin, Lissa Gebo, Debbie Meader, Front: Julie Emerson, June Larrabee, Colleen Charbonneau, and Dianne Russell Below: Coach Davidson The Varsity Girls’ Basketball team had a fine season this year. While playoffs remain an incentive for the future, the girls practiced hard and have greatly improved since last year. Thanks for the hard work and the spirit! Top: A. Mace, L. Charron, J. Char-bonnea, A. Messinger, J. Aldinger L. Mills, K. McFadden. Bottom: H. Haigis, A. Barr, K. Evarts, C. Ouellette. ... The Girl’s J.V. Basketball team had an exceptional season this year. The girls had a record of 14-4 before the end of the playing season which reflects greatly upon their playing abilities. The girls developed speed and skill, two essentials necessary to successfully play basketball, under the coaching of Lynn Cushman. Back: T. Cassidy, D. Plankey, C. Hayes, M. Harrington, L. Cunningham, M. Harrington, S. Ganson, S. Leach, W. Brace, L. Turpin. Middle R. White, T. Tucker, L. Jennings, S. Tichardson, L. Butler, C. Vincent, C. Connors, J. Soulia, L. Giacono, Front: C. Billings, F. Stone, T. Dike. 58 Varsity Cheerleaders: B. Collette, H. Irvine, D. Stearns, J. Heath, L. Williams, J. Sullivan, L. Laflin, S. Pierce, N. Jerry, and M. Caron Below: Advisors: Carma Fitzpatrick and Mary Doyle receive roses from the cheerleaders. 59 JUNIOR HIGH AND J.V. CHEERLEADERS Back Row: B. Stokes, A. Davis, T. Perkins; Second Row: H. Rogers, M. Sullivan, A. Bodette; Front Row: M. Chaplin, B. Meyers, S. Flint. 60 Back Row: C. Vincent, L. Gevry, L. Bedard. Front Row: E. Childers, C. Champine, J. Stagg. JR. HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL From left to right; Above: A. Raymond, S. O’Connor, T. Shackett, B. Barr, P. Charlebois, Coach Lynk, R. Cunningham, P. Tart, V. Alio, R. Wagner, J. MaGrass, R. Leach. Below: S. Sullivan, M. Cheerin, F. Newhall, S. Cousino, P. Woods, D. Gevry, D. Oulette. BASKETBALL MEANS VICTORY FOR JV BOYS! Back; D. Flint, L. Mills, J. Cushing, Coach Wisell, M. Patten, C. Gevery Front; B. Raymond, R. Sterns, S. Rooney, K. Rockwell, J. Epstein, Under Coach Wisell’s enthusiastic guidance, the J.V. boys had a season yet unparelleled! Great going, guys! VARSITY BOYS GIVE IT THEIR BEST SHOT! BACK; Coach Aldinger-J O’Brien-T Bicknell-J Leach-T Brigan-J Anthony. FRONT; S Gaines-D Flynn-J Bodett-J Parentey-A Messinger Although the varsity boys had a tough season this year, they learned and improved under the solid coaching of Mr. Aldinger. We’re proud of their continuous efforts to play a clean game! 63 WRESTLING Coach Minns, A. Phillips, D. Roberta, S. Delorme, S. Cousino, D. Bodette, D. Ambrose, B. Carney. 64 Back: P. Farnsworth, T. Shields, A. Gendreau, R. Jerome, Coach Minns, B. Gregory, J. Couch, K. Weeks, T. Shields. Front: J. Weeks, M. Bienvenue, M. Anthony, P. Yantz, T. Angier, D. Ambrose, M. Varian. MUSCLE AND POWER GYMNASTICS Linda Kayhart, Ann Bicknell, Alohana Jackson, Patti Casey, Janice Newhall, Sandi Rooney, Kathy Butler 66 THE ART OF STRENGTH AND GRACE 1 67 SOPHOMORES HAVE SPIRIT . . Sharon Alio Ann Barr Casey Barry Lisa Bedard Brenda Beenen Craig Bemis June Benoit Bill Bergman Lyn Billings Eileen Bliek John Bodette Carl Booska Wilma Brands Robert Brigan Gregory Bushey L. Chamberlain T. Linda Charron Watch your fingers Chris! Charbonneau 68 AND WE REALLY HEAR IT! Cathy and Mike, while having a hard time, think, Rick Cloutier Charles Cole “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going” Brian Curler Tim Curler James Dunbar Tina Emilo Kelly Evarts 69 David Galuszka John Grover Heidi Haigis Chris Haines Jackie Hamby Elizabeth Haven David Haviland Jean Husk Terry Jackson Cathy Jennings Rose Karzmarczyk Linda Kayhart June Larrabee Lynn LeBeau Micheal LeBeau David Loven Alyson Mace Belinda Many James McDonald Gerald McGrath Jacqueline McGuire Michelle Meacham Rex Meader Ann Messenger Renee Morin Deborah Pidgeon 7 C Tim Pierce Adam Prescott Helen Quaglino Robert Raymond Becky Roberts Stephan Rooney Thomas Rose Shelly Schroeder Nancy Sipley Jackie Stagg Kelli Stavenow Rick Stearns Daryl Straw Mary Struzinski Peter Thompson Lisa VanDeweert Marlene Villeneuve Cathy Vincent Stephen Vincent Hans Vorsteveld 71 The Jr. and Sr. High bands have been very busy this year entertaining everyone with the music they practiced all fall. They have performed four concerts and were a hit! They did a fall concert, kiddie concert, a Christmas concert, and a Spring Pops concert. Keep up the good work musicians. 72 SENIOR HIGH The large Junior High Chorus and Senior Chorus worked really hard and had a productive year. They performed concerts the school and public which were totally successful. The students of both choruses showed their talent greatly. Ms. Philputt and all of us can be proud of them for what they have achieved this year. Above: Senior High Chorus Below: Junior High Chorus 73 ENCOUNTERS WITH C.A.S.T The C.A.S.T. group was an enthusuastic bunch of students. The students found iron-ore and smelted it at Button Bay in primitive furnaces they built themselves. They also enjoyed reading about survival and playing survival games which expanded their ideas about surviving in adverse situations. The class also did quite a bit of studying on the subject of technology and our reliance upon it. Overall, C.A.S.T. proved once more that it is more than just another science course. 74 Front: M. Mckinnon, S. Rooney, L. Kilbride, L. Gebo, B. Dickerson, L. Guyette, R. Seaman; Middle: P. Mack, M. Husk, R. Provencher, K. Stavenow, V. Shields, T. Shields, L. Charron, D. Pidgeon; Back: M. Devinow, S. Gaines, G. Gosliga, D. Hedges, C. McGuire, J. Turpin, S. Cosgrove, D. Harris, E. Fitzpatrick F.F.A. - BUILD FOR TOMORROW Standing: B. Dykema, J. Curler, S. Clark, R. Brands, J. Provost, S. Grant, J. Dykema, R. Curler. Sitting: C. Beirholm, E. Sisk, R. Rivers, S. Claflin, W. Visser, G. Bajema, P. Husk, B. Birdman. Kneeling: T. Birchmlre, E. Atkins, D. Galison, G. Birdman, R. Roorda. Officers- B. Dykema, J. Curler, S. Clark, R. Brands, J. Provost, S. Grant. The Vergennes Chapter of Future Farmers of America had a great year. Members of the Club went to Kansas City to compete in the F.F.A. Nationals. Some of the Vergennes members made out very well. With the help of Advisor, Harmon Boyce, the boys have done well. 75 Advisor Harmen Boyce looks on. FRESHMAN “83” Jackie Aldinger Dana Ambrose Steve Ask Eldon Atkins John Atkins David Austin Ginger Bahre Glenn Bajema Brigitte Barre Betty Beenen 76 The Freshmen class entered into their first year of high school with enthusiasm. They’re a super group of kids that display sportsmanship, and school spirit to the fullest. They are truly an asset to V.U.H.S. Carl Beirhom Jim Benoit Gary Bergmans Ann Bicknell Tim Billings Tammy Birchmore Tim Birchmore Tracy Booska Kelly Brace Brenda Brileya Jim Burke Ann Bushey Lynn Butler Randy Cameron Kim Chagnon Todd Chamberlain Kristie Champine Sidney Claflin Lisa Cloutier 77 Tammy Curler John Cushing Mike Danyow Doreen Davis Doug Davis Lynette Delisle Lori Devine Chris Devos Jodie DeVries Lynn Donnelly Jackie Dufresne John Epstein Claudia Fagan Paul Farnsworth Greg Fisk Dean Flint David Flynn Mike Francis Darin Gallison Cary Gevry Bret Griswold Mellissa Hallock Debbie Harris Sanford Holbrook Pat Husk Roger Jerome Susan Jerome Melissa Jewell Brian Johnson Lorie Johnson Judy Karzmarczyk Francis Kilbride Cheryl Lattrell Tom Looby Russ Mace Ernest Mailloux Katie McFadden Lance Mills Lisa Mils Peter Myers Beckey Moffit Cindy Ouellette Amy Parkinson Merril Patten Tammy Perkins 79 Ernie and Russ-what a pair they make! Nora Williams Lisa Yantz Paul Yantz Jeffrey Pidgeon Rodney Rivers Brian Roberts Eric Rockwell Ralph Rohl Bryan Rooney Ricky Roorda Susan Russell Holly Ryan Stacey Seaman Scott Steyr Doreen Straw 80 Greg Fisk keeps on truckin! Above: Tim Bicknell, Kathy Butler, Brett Flegenheimer, and David Harris have a discus- Cheryl Brinkman in “Prometheus”, sion around the kitchen table in “What Every Woman Knows.” while Bonnie stuffs for “Sneetches”. Tim explains the situation. The One-Acts which were staged in December filled the auditorium with laughter. All three one-acts: “Prometheus”, “What Every Woman Knows”, and “Sneetches” were truly successful. The many hours of hard work by the directors, crew, actors, and actresses was well worth it. DECEMBER ONE-ACT PLAYS FAREWELL From The Class Of 80 82 ADV. BIOLOGY CLASS ASCENDS “TEHAWUS” Last fall the Advanced Biology class climbed the highest peak in New York, Mt. Marcy or “Tehawus.” “Tehawus” is its Indian name which means “cloud splitter.” It is over a mile above sea level. The students who went were away from civilization for two and a half days. They all agreed that hiking up Mt. Marcy was a great experience. V Alio IN THEIR SECOND YEAR D Ambrose R Atkins B Aubin T Austin T Bachand L Bacon A Badore B Barr T Beirholm E Belanus S Benoit S Bigelow A Bodette D Bodette C Bos D Briggs B Burnham D Bush L Bush A Bushev G Bushey E Butler K Chagnon 84 THEY’RE TWICE AS GOOD! P Charlebois M Charron B Claflin B Clark M Connors Y R Cosgrove P Cota S Cousino S Curavoo R Curtis P Danyow A Davis K Davis S Delorme Cunningham Cunningham M Douglas T Douville W East L Emerson R S Flint L Galuska A Gebo Flegenheimer Roseann Hallock Bill Jaring Sandra McNary M. Harrington Robin Jenkins Peter Menard Marc Palmer Carrie Hayes Barb Jerger Kathy Mussaw Arnie Phillips Sarah Leach Coileen McGuire Beth Myers Fred Newhall Mike Pierce Diana Plankey Susan Richardson Peter Russett Jodi Soulia Tammy Smith Shawn Tyrrell Lisa Tarte Gary Sears Cheryl Stanton Veronica Valz Norma Yantz Christine Vincent Amy Rose Debbie Rohl John Willand Brian Whitney Paul Woods 87 NHS INDUCTS 25 STUDENTS ... Gaines, Middle: C. Sears, L. Guyette, H. Hagis, B. Prescott E. Fitzpatrick, R. Stearns, Bottom: T. Sheilds, T. White, N. Shaw, C. Brink-man, L. Gebo, A. Pollender, A. Jackson, J. Anthony, T. Litch, D. Hodgman. Sitting: A. Pollender. The National Honors Society was special this year because sophomores were inducted as well as jrs. and srs. 25 members were incucted this year. Entire NHS Shown in picture below: Top: P. Birch-more, R. Irion, G. Parkinson, J. Curler, K. Morris, E. Richardson, R. Epstein, C. Charbonneau, S. 88 The student council did the usual Freshman Day, record hops and Halloween Costumes this year. They also brought back Human Values Day, which was a good change in pace for everyone. One of the council’s goals this year was to show their representation of the student body by following through on student suggestions. Row 1: Sitting; J. LaBerge, M. Bahre, H. Stavenow, S. Schroeder, Row 2; L. Emerson, P. Bicknell, J. O’Brien, M. Harrington, B. Myers, C. Vincent, W. Hobbs, P. Charlebois. Row 3: S. Rooney, C. Fagan, A. Pollender, N. Shaw. Row 4: D. Harris, J. Charbonneau, L. Ritchie, A. Pollender, P. Casey, J. Newhall, Ms. Taylor, A Mace. Row 5: W. Farnsworth, R. Irion, E. Fitzpatrick, J. Larrabee, C. Sears. SCHOOL SPIRIT SOARS HIGH DURING WINTER CARNIVAL SEVENTH GRADERS MOVE FORWARD The Seventh graders have become a very important part of the school. Their smiling faces and cheerfulness has been a benefit to everyone. The seventh graders have a lot of talent and will power to give the school in their future years. Wayne Abare Kristen Abbott Becky Adams LeeAnne Atkins Elroy Aunchman Ann Ayers Melinda Bahre Melissa Barrows Kelly Beach Kim Beirholm Melissa Bertrand Peter Bicknell Charlene Billings Luke Birchmore Ann Bolduc Marc Bougar Wendy Brace Megan Brook Russell Burt Eric Campbell Bruce Carney Amy Childers Bart Cobb Danny Collette Jackie Connally WHILE CHASING THEIR DREAMS Richard Gilbert Susan Goddette Sueanne Goulet Heidi Griswold Shellie Hallock Suzanne Hallock Michelle Harrington Laurie Humiston Daniel Hutchins Laurie Jerger Robert Karzmarczyk Kathy Kilby Richard LeBerge Sharon LaFleche Pattie Lampbeat Richard Lattrel Robbie Leach Mike Lusting Robert MacLachlan Chris Marshall Greg McEvilla Jeff McGrath Jim McGuire Lester McNicholas Harry Mills Pat Morrison David Ouellette Jeff Parkinson Nancy Perkins Andrew Raymond 94 Shannon Reedy Brian Roberts Lori Robertson Susan Rohl Terry Romeo Chester St. Cyr Heather Stavenow Carrie Steady Randy Stearns Penny Stone Michelle Sullivan Wendy Sumner Robert Swan Paul Tarte Tammy Tucker Elizabeth Turpin Julie Vanier Bob Wagner Tim Werling Kim Willard Robin White 95 SMILING FOR THE YEARS President: Peter Bicknell Vice President: Sarah Ganson, Secretary: Whitney Russett, Treasurer: Michelle Harrington A.F.S.’ERS ON THE GO Sitting: C. Gebo, R. Seaman, B. Dickerson, L. Turpin, J. Turpin, S. Russell, C. Fagan, D. Russell, D. Hedges, L. Gebo, L. Turpin, N. Shaw, G. Mailloux, Standing: T. Booska, Advisor; M. Sessa, H. Irvine, D. Flynn, A. Barr, J. Parenty, J. Bodette, A. Messinger, E. Fitzpatrick, K. Evarts, L. Kilbride, P. Myers, M. Husk The A.F.S. club has been very active this year. The club went on a hike, and held an International Weekend in November, bringing all the foreign students in Vermont to Ver-gennes for a weekend. They also had an exchange with students from Hebron, Conn. The club, as well as the school was honored by the presence of two, well liked A.F.S. students, Jacques Parenty of France, and Holly Irvine of California. We will all miss them next year! 97 TRAVELERS FLY FAR AND WIDE Top: J. Bodette, M. Villeneuve, L. Bedard, P wager, L. Turpin. Bottom: R. Epstein, S. Gaines. A. Messinger, J. DeVos. Seven students; (J. Morris, J. Bodette, L. Bedard, M. Villeneuve, J. DeVos, S. Gaines, A. Messinger) are traveling to Germany and Austria April 4-12, accompanied by Mrs. Morris. They will arrive in Frankfurt and visit Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Neusch-wanstein, Oberammergau and Rothenburg. They will also be taking a cruise along the Rhine. A group of nine students took the first trip to Belgium from high school. They went with twenty-eight students from other schools. Maida Townsend was their chaperone and advisor. They stayed with families and visited a school. The trip was characterized by the generosity and warm-heartedness of the Belgians. 98 E. Rockwell, S. Rooney, A. Prescott, P. Casey, M. Badore, S. Vanier. V.A.C. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW V.A.C. is together again this year. With many bright new faces. All new members will be able to carry on through the years. Mrs. Spaulding is the advisor again this year. The officers for this year are Pres. Sue Coyle, V. Pres. Shawn Cosgrove, Trea. Dawn Claflin and Sec. Paula Pierce. Backrow: K. Beach, D Roberts, P. Birchmore, M. Meachum, C. McGuire, J. Beenan, D. Claflin, L Jackson, G. Bushey, Mrs. Spaulding. Middlerow: J. McGuire, M. Hallcok, B. Jerger, G. Bahre, T. Birchmore, St. Steady, J. Benoit, N. Perkins, M. Flynn, T. Jackson, R. White, S. Flynn, T. Pickett, R. Zablubski, T. Charbonneau, B. Claflin. Front row: L. Bacon, R. Hallock, M. Roberts, K. Davis, M. Bahre, B. Stokes, L. Emerson, M. Davis, M. Harrington, T. Austin, L. Bush, P. Pierce 99 100 The members of the 1980 Blue and White worked especially hard this year learning how to create a yearbook that would be aesthetically pleasing and would exemplify the unique character of Vergennes Union High School. We overcame many obstacles during the year, such as lack of funds, an inexperienced staff, and disappointment in a photography company. But hard work, long hours and a great deal of patience helped us reach our goal. We hope the Vergennes High School and community enjoy the fruits of our labors! YEARBOOK Editors: Julie Emerson and Roxanne Provencher. Photography: Eric Richardson, Bruce Richardson and Kevin Morris. (With thanks to Mr. Doughty for the use of his equip) Staff: Dean Flint, David Flynn, Betsy Haven, Maria Hobbs, Donna Hodgman, Julie Langeway, Debbie Meader, Andy Messinger, Betsey Moffit, Debbie Pid-geon, Robin Seaman, Courtney Sears. Advisers: Janice Pedrin and Sheryl Thurber to THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP THE BALL ROLLING Mr. Charles Usher our assistant principal gives us a good morning smile. Mr. Usher is always trying to improve our school in ways which are beneficial to everyone. Above: Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Godard are the secretaries at V.U.H.S. They manage to keep everything and everyone moving along in good order. Below: Mr. Charles Memoe, principal works hard to make a comfortable atmosphere at V.U.H.S. THE PEOPLE WHO WORK UP THE STREET Above: Superintendent of Schools, David Potter, Right: Ass. Superintendent, Mark Bouvier, Below: Secretaries, Mrs. Lois Thurber and Mrs. Sally Bushey Mr. Potter, Mr. Bouvier, and their secretaries; Mrs. Thurber and Mrs. Bushey work with the School Board to make our days at V.U.H.S. brighter. They try to make decisions which will be to everyones’ advantage. 105 FRIENDLY FAMILIAR FACULTY FACES Moses Mr. Doughty — Class Clown 106 Dr. Ed.- Mr. Guyette is in charge of the Driver Ed. Program at V.U.H.S. Bus.- Mrs. Gladu teaches book keeping, and typing. This is her first year at Vergennes. Art- Mrs. Bartlett works with students in Art. Some activities are: pottery, ceramics, drawing, woodburning, and others. She also teaches a gym class. ART, DRIVER EDUCATION AND BUSINESS 108 The English Department succeeded in keeping classes interesting. Each teacher taught classes in their own style. This made it easier for them to teach what they had to, in the way they wanted and also made each class unique in its own way. Members of the English Dept, are pictured below. Top: J. Rogers, E. Kraznow, M. Townsend, J. Pedrin, Bottom J. Minns, N. Prescott, C. Spaulding and E. Grant. THE ART OF EXPRESSION Maida Townsend, Carma Fitzpatrick, and Janice Pedrin team together in making French an exciting experience. Some of their activities include a trip to Montreal, dinner at Le Cafe Shelburne, french skits, and french games. The French department was enlightened by the teaching ability and friendliness of this years Amity Institute Aide, Co-rinne Matrat. Corinne lives in a rural town near Paris. She arrived here in late October and was here until late January. D E U T S c H Mrs. Joy Minns, better known as Frau is the only German teacher at V.U.H.S., has developed an excellent German program. Frau’s friendly smile makes German an enjoyment for everyone no G Y M H E A L T H The Phys-Ed classes are exciting as well as physically beneficial. The three faculty members who make thid team are Bill Connors, Lee Francis and Liz Ryan. Liz is also the new health coordinator and is a new asset to V.U.H.S.’s faculty this year. Phys-Ed coaches: B. Conners, L. Francis, m Mr. Yarnall, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Boring, and Mr. Aldinger comprise the outstanding social studies staff. Courses offered this year are: U.S. History, APB, Humanities, Anthropology and Sociology, Psychology, Civil Law World History, and Economics. Mr. Davidson makes learning history fun. Mr. Davidson also teaches seventy grade social studies, and Sociology and Anthropology. Mr. Aldinger is explaining some fine points of history while several of his students look on. Mr. Aldinger teaches courses that range from Civil Law to American Political Behavior. SOCIAL STUDIES: A UNIFICATION OF WORLD ACHIEVEMENT Left to Right: Barry Aldinger, Mel Boring, Pam Taylor, David Davidson and on the table is Jon Yarnall. 112 Mrs. Emberley assists a student with her sewing project. Mr. Lynk and Mr. Boyce work together in teaching wood-working, and auto-mechanics, Industrial Arts. V V H ,«r' Some of the samples of the annual “Cake baking contest” in Home Ec. HOME EC SHOP 113 LIBRARY AND OFFICE AIDS Left to Right: T. Curler, L. Delisle, C. Sears, D. Roberts. Missing K. Davis K. Cunningham, B. Brilyea, M. Barrows, P. Birchmore, D. Meader, L. Bush, L. Delisle, M. Danyow. The library aides assist Ms. Doyle and Mrs. Fulford during their free periods. Besides running the circulation desk, they shelve books and magazines, process new books, and in general, keep the library in good shape. The office was very fortunate this year to have some very efficient office aides. The students, that helped were cheerful and a constant help to any who entered. June Larrabee, Brenda Many, Lori Guyette, Grace Gosliga, and Wilma Brands. The math department has had many changes in the past year. There are three new math teachers; Mr. Jim McMartin, Ms. Judy Boehringer, and Ms. Karen Deering this year. Ms. Marianne Kulig, Mr. Michael Elmore, and Mrs. Evelyn Burke, the department chairman return to round off the department. Sitting: Ms. Judy Boehringer, Mrs. Evelyn Burke; chairman, Mrs. Karen Deering Standing: Mr. James McMartin, Ms. Marianne Kulig, and Mr. Michael Elmore. ns Right: Miss Phil-putt directs the Junior High Band into perfection. Below right: Flute player Michelle Harrington plays her flute in the Junior High Band. Miss Philputt, a classical, dedicated, and determined music teacher, has accomplished much for the music department this year. She has organized Christmas concerts and several other concerts in the spring for both the Junior and Senior High Bands and Chorus. Miss Philputt has also put many hours of practice into the “Pep Band” which played at the Boys’ Basketball games. 116 SCIENCE THAT BOGGLES THE MIND. . . Miss Adams is a new member of the faculty this year. She is teaching Cast Chemistry, a subject which enables students to learn about the relationships among the arts and science. Mr. Macnamera continues to teach Basic, General and Advance Biology. He also purchased a Boa Constrictor that he assures us is harmless. The Science Teachers serve us many ways. There are different Biology Classes; Cast Chemistry, Physics, College Chemistry, Anatomy and Phi-siology, and Astronomy, which show us that we have many choices of fields of science. Advanced Biology classes went on a trip to Mt. Marcy, and also they raised money to benefit the Harbor Seal and the whales, which are on the Endangered Species list. 117 SPECIAL SERVICES TAUGHT Above: Special Services; Mr. Doughty, Mrs. Oxholm, Mr. Neilson, Mrs. Spaulding, and Miss Sessa Left: Sheryl Thurber- Title I Aide BY SPECIAL PEOPLE Gail Lynk, Janet Price, Sally Ives, John Willard and Jean Wilson. The people involved in Special Services provided students at Ver-gennes with alternative programs to meet personal Academic and Social needs. Some of these programs include Developmental and Remedial reading, Math, Ind. Instruction and Outdoor Ed. 119 Angie Dykema: Guidance Secretary Ray Davison: Guidance Counselor The Guidance Department works busily to assist all of the students in every possible way so that they may have a beneficial education. This includes rearranging schedules to chosing the best college. The Guidance Department helps Seniors fill out necessary information for college applications, tests, and financial aid forms. Without our efficient Guidance Department the school would be greatly altered. Guidance Department Chairman: Richard Burke Left: Guidance Counselor, Maggie Coulman 120 VERGENNES TRUE VALUE BUILDING MORE SUPPLY PATRONS CLARKE’S REAL ESTATE LTD. DICK AND GLENDA’S BEVERAGES CHITTENDEN TRUST COMPANY SKYVIEW MOTEL CU STODIANS COOKS - WORK TO MAKE US HAPPY! Above, Left to Right: Ervin Huestis, Steve O’Brien, Ernest Benoit. Bottom Right: Head Custodian; John Kipp. The custodians and cooks are some of the most important people at V.U.H.S. The H custodians, under the supervision of Mr. Kipp, keep the building orderly and warm and spend long hours cleaning up after we go home. Our food administration coordinator, heads a very competent cooking staff who make sure our lunches are balanced, colorful and delicious. The students thank these service-giving people for making their days at Ver-gennes comfortable and pleasant! Left to Right: Mrs. Mack, Edith Miner, Arlene Smith, Mary Jane Jenkins, Lucille Anderson, Clara Jewell, Ann Baldwin, Missing; Vera Thiess. 122 THE BUS DRIVERS ... . John Austin Judy Jerger The reliable Busdrivers of Vergennes transport the students to and from school, regardless of weather. This also includes driving A.C.V.C. students to Middlebury. Busdrivers also devote their time to driving the students to extra-corricu-lar activities. SPAHN COUNTRY Congratulations To The Class Of “1980” KITCHEN DEVINE’S SALES SERVICE FISHMAN’S STORE ADDISON 4-CORNER STORE STEPHENS PHARMACY Congratulations To The Class Of “1980” 1 it 124 L M GRANSON On the auspicious occasion of your graduation, Simmonds Precision Products, Vergennes, Vermont reminds you of the excellent opportunities available in the Vermont aerospace and commercial industries. Simmonds Precision leJ INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS DIVISION 125 “PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” On February 15 and 16 a group of talented actors and actresses, under the direction of Jay Rogers and Jon Yarnall presented two fine performances of “Playboy of the Western World” by J.M. Synge. The play is about a young man’s rise and fall as a hero. The play is centered in 19th century Ireland and captures the spirit and humor of its people. 127 That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare (ruin’d) choirs where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see’st the twilight of such day As after sunset fadeth in the west, Which by and by black night doth take away, Death’s second self, that seals up all in rest. In me thou see’st the glowing of such fire That on the ashes of his youth doth lie, As the death-bed whereon it must expire, Consum’d with that which it was nourished by. 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