West Rutland High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (West Rutland, VT)

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tally, this nightclub is owned by Jo Chapla, who has prose pered greatly, since we keen ber bach,ln f5l, After ccntartw ing ter, the WGreeu and Geri enema has been reserved for her former fellow students and cscertss We hope that everyone will accept this invitatitno H111 then-H-on with the showgh The curtain parts once more and the play continues, with the stars giving laudable perfonmanoesa H - After the play they taxied toHThe Couquetten, in a cab driven by Joe Wilk, All of his vehicles are Gadillacs, and the head drivers of his feet are Stes Ericsson and Ronald Fadden. At the nightclub, the'nemneus of the class of '51 hhre their wraps checked ov Helen Haven and Dolores Hyjek, ' two charming classmates. Rey McNamara enters with two girls, one on each arm. They are none other than Jackie Jacobs, and Char Sevigny: Both girls are drlped in ermine. Ray seems to be-doing very well for himself, e -f- .1- 5 The major-dome conducts Kitty and Joe to their table. He assists Kitty to her seat with respectful ceremonye He places a menu before each. HDo you wish to order now?n The soft voice and suave manrer seem somewhat familiar. Scrutinizlng the waiter more closely. much to his astonishment, Joe finds that it is Jim Fitzgeralds Hwhy, Jim, who would think that you would work in such an exclusive nightclub. You certairlv have come a long way since your hotdog stand at the Nstegee Coachpen What a happy group we ses her, chatting gaily over episodes of those memorable teen-age years. Later, the hostess, Jo Chapla, hss a pleasant surprise for her former classmates. She asks for silence. HTo climax this wonderful reunion, we have two more guests, I'm sure everyone will enjoy seeing, It gives belgreat pleasure to introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs, Francis Hjnchey, who havestop- ipod here enroute for the Army4Navy game at West Pointe Qhr. Hincnsy ls still trjing to get tips on how to make his font- ball teams champions.J As Kitty and Joe amble about the ballroom, they spot Betty Eelch, Helen Parker, and Violet Brown busily engaged in a conversation with Anna Marchinkoski and Betty Putname Their handsome escorts are nonchalantly gazing about the room smile the girls busily recall their pests.. Betty, Helen and Violet new are prosperous hair stvlistsnwbut this is no surprise -fr their'hair olsays looked neat and trim beck in WQR. HeS5'They learn that Anna and Betty are co-owners of s chain df r- Hilo linery shops, As time elapsed. Mary Taran and Ron Potter walk ir---ore would never suspect that they were the mast famous surgeons in the countryo as flashkulbs snap about the club, Kitty and Joe hGtl36 Bassesffvseiassea-zsseisswsset9sr1ee11esPdfyNed Jehrlsen, and 5-:MPS

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.l if there is a doctor in the house. There has been a slight accident backstage, NPorkyU Warzoeha, the stage-light opera- tor, has tripped over the wiring and wrenched an ankle. Dr. Thomas Egan promptly saunters down the aisle, Dr.Egan appears well-to-do judging from the size of the diamond stick pin in his cravat. The goatee really makes him look conti- nental. After a slight delay, the show goes one As the curtain slowly parts, the fanhus nMarblettesH go into their precision routine. Their gaily-colored costumes blend in well with the scenery and lights. Heading the line are Renie Oiara, and ably supporting her are Fran Pawlusiak Je Witham, and Katie Fitzsimmons. As the chorus fades out, the soot-light is coitered on the eminent dancer, Pauline Grzech. The music softensg the star-like spotlight is -focused upon'her-sraceful selfg and the lithe figure majes- tically pirouettes into the center of the floor. This passes quickly and intermission is here, Lights come on and as the people mill into the lobby, Kitty is jostled by a heavy-set man, Skinny Noonan. , Awed by this coincidence of finding another classmate, Kitty stops for a brief chat. She learns that oobf is President of the New York Yankee Ball Club. Under his management are Tom LaPleca, his star pitcher, who has been chosen the outstanding player in the American League. Joe LaPlaca is his very able batfboy Kitty also discovers that Ted Hector h s succeeded Ted Wil- liams, An important game is coming up against the Boston Red Sox, Thhs team, by the way, is managed by a woman for the first time in baseball history. Margaret Kearney possesses this positiong of course this isn't too much of a surprise, for Margaret always was interested in sports. Entranced with the success of her former classmates, Kitty ventures into the powder room. Another happy Momentlll Two more classmates!! Here she encounters Lee Sobotka con- versing with.Marion Tumielewicz. Lee has married a four-star general who is away on a secret mission. Marion holds the position of Superintendent of Nurses at Burbank Hospital, Marion started her career a few years ago at this particular place. Harry then appears and makes the announcement that the sedbnd act'is td get under way. ihe clear tone of his voice seems like those good old days at West Side when Herr was such a good crater. Immedia ely the shuffling of the geot- steps echo through the hall as the people stroll to their seats. alloeyes are on the velvety draped stage. Atspecial spotlight is cas' on the producer, Bobo Johnson. Bobo announces, nI'have been informed that several of my classmate from W.R.H.S., by strange coincidence, are present at this play tonight. It will be very pleasant to have a Hget-to- gethoru at nThe Oouquetten, after the performance. Inciden- ThisyrarbookzuaschgidzedlmfUohuznrrsfronzfha

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Kaszube. the old class song, the spirit of making the song of his Alma in, and the debut of Hit,WUnWest of Otter reunion. From out of theucorner of the room the band strikes up t n 1 1 Finimus Coepturi . Everyone jo ns n this reunion a joyous ocossicn, singing Meters Thus fate seemed to have stepped Marie, J,m, and Robert in the Broadway Creek, resulted in an unforseen After fond and somewhat reluctant farewells are exchan- ged, the members of the class of '51 leave, promising to meet in the near future. Mary Taran This yearbook was digitized by U01 zmrteers from the