Winooski High School - Carillon Yearbook (Winooski, VT)

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RAYMOND VILLEMAIRE Ray 163 Malleus Bay Ave. Civics Club (2, 4); Basketball (1, 4); Base- ball (1, 2, 4); Essay Contest (2, 4); Athletic Association (4); Varsity Club (1, 2, 4); Carillon Staff (4); Honor Student. ANTONIA VARTULI Tony Malleus Bay Ave. Civics Club (2, 3, 4); Commercial Club (3, 4); Class Officer (2, 3, 4); Essay Contest (2, 4); Speaking Contest (4); Carillon Staff (4); Dinner Dance Committee (3); Com- mencement Committee (3); Honor Student. 28 -

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DORIS SPEAR Jo 243 Malletts Bay Ave. Commercial Club (3, 4); Civics Club (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1); Essay Contest (2, 4); Honor Student. HENRIETTA ST. PETER Hetty 19 Lafountain Commercial Club (3, 4); Civics Club (2, 3, 4); Patrol (4); Essay Contest (2, 4); Com- mencement Usher (3); Carillon Staff (4); Honor Student. - 27

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VALEDICTORY 1 Milies am! Gentlemen, Members of the Faculty, Schoolmates and Members of the Class of 945; In ancient times a small river called the Rubicon divided Cis-Alpine Gaul, the territory of Julius Caesar, from Rome. It was a narrow river, its length was but twenty miles, and it involved no great amount of skill to cross it, yet to do so with an armed force, was a mighty event, because it meant the invasion of Rome. Caesar, no doubt, counted well the cost before he made this venture, and we are sure that he was not at all surprised at the great events which followed his deed. Tonight the class of 194 5 has crossed one of the Rubicons of life. It may seem to some people a small thing to receive a diploma showing that we have com- pleted the twelfth grade in the high school, and yet great events will soon follow this simple act, if we so will it. After Caesar had marched his legions across the Rubicon, was that the end of his efforts? Did he say, Now I have invaded Rome. This is enough. We will go into camp, build fires, stake tents, then sit down and enjoy ourselves?” Had he done so the world would never have heard of him, unless it were to record his folly. No. crossing the Rubicon was the mere begin- ning of his great career. The Rubicon which we have crossed tonight is but a small river, but by its passage we have entered the great world of knowledge of which it is one of the boundary lines, a world which is wait- ing for us to explore and to conquer. Just how wide our acquaintance with the world shall be- come, just how many of its treasures we are to make our own, we, and we only, can determine. Classmates, let us not camp now, satisfied and happy over the little which we have accomplished. Even though circumstances may require that our school days end here, remember, the acquisition of knowledge may continue as long as life lasts. Caesar, with his conquering host, made himself master of Rome, but we have a greater domain than Rome to conquer, therefore, let us imprint this on the palms of our hands: Knowledge is an untold treasure, it must be mine. Then let us continue as we have begun, and all will be well. No other era in the world’s history is so great as the era of the twentieth century. It is great in aspirations, great in plans, great in forces, and as a necessary corollary, great in achievements. It is also an indisputable fact that behind each one of these great things, hidden from the careless sight, yet, to be found if searched for patiently, is the small something which was the initiative. Compared with the famous universities of the world, which are established in great educational centers, we of Winooski High may seem a small school, in a small community, yet who can tell how many great things may find their first im- petus here? Sometimes when indulging in these thoughts one is overwhelmed with the possibilities of life and is ready to declare that there is nothing in the world which can be characterized as small or insignificant. However widely scientists may differ as to the origin of this planet on which we at present so- journ, all are forced to agree in the fact that it is a world of change. Nature is constantly impressing upon us this truth. We see it in the shifting of the seasons, in the growth of vegetation, First the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear. We also see this truth exemplified in the development of our fellow creatures, first the babe, then the child, the youth, the maturity of manhood and womanhood, and finally the slow change to senility and death. Some of us have gone on together from the kindergarten days, and have kept step with each other through all the changes of school life, and we have now come to the last great change, the change of dissolution. But was it fair for us to suppose that this class could be exempt from the great law of human life, and defy this ultimate change? If we ever did lay this flattering unc- tion to our soul, we are facing its negation. We now realize that the door has closed upon scenes that we have held dear, and the thought makes us sad. But so it will always be. Nothing remains; all things pass. The best and only thing to do is to make the most of each part of life as it presents itself to our attention. If we advance to meet the new life before us with the qualities of courage, determination and honesty, we shall receive full value for the same. Now we must part from schoolmates of many years standing, from teachers and in some cases from parents. To the members of the faculty we say goodbye with sincere regret. We thank you for your ef- forts in our behalf and we shall retain happy mem- ories of our days in your classrooms. Schoolmates, we hope you will carry on loyally and diligently. Do your best both for yourselves and Winooski High. Classmates, our years together have been pleas- ant ones. We are not merely classmates, we are friends, bound by strong ties. Let us treasure the memory of our high school days and be true to the best teachings of our Alma Mater. Theresa Provost. - 29 -