Winooski High School - Carillon Yearbook (Winooski, VT)

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In the early part of the year we chose our class colors, Commencement invitations and we selected personal cards. During this time the Carillon staff and the cast for the class play were also chosen. The following were elected to the CARILLON staff: Ann Lister, editor-in-chief: Elizabeth Leo and Richard Guertin. assistant editors: Ruth Lamothe. business manager: Ruth Hutchins, Barbara Parizo, Shirley Hughes, Lorraine Allen, John Simon, Richard Campbell, Frank Vartuli and William Tobin, were members of the staff. After try-outs for the class play, Truth on a Holiday, a light comedy, the following were chosen for the cast: Richard Campbell, Ruth Lamothe, Ruth Hutchins, Claudette Gratton, Jacqueline Shirnhaus, Barbara Parizo, William Tobin, Richard Guertin, Douglas Crowley, Elaine Beveridge, Samuel Harris and Shirley Hughes. Our class advisers during our four years of high school were: 1st year—Miss Garvey, Miss Taylor, and Miss Nowland 2nd year—Mr. Herbert 3rd year—Miss Stone 4th year—Mrs. Prior The following class officers were elected during the four years: Freshman Year: President—Frank Vartuli Vice-President—Duane Crowley Secretary—Ann Lister Treasurer—Richard Campbell Sophomore Year: President—Raymond Robear Vice-President—Gerald Greene Secretary—Ruth Lamothe Treasurer—-Ruth Lamothe Junior Year: President—Frank Vartuli Vice-President—Ann Lister Secretary—Lorraine Allen Treasurer—Raymond Robear Senior Year: President—Frank Vartuli Vice-President—Richard Guertin Secretary—Ann Lister Treasurer—Ruth Lamothe We wish to thank our parents, teachers, and all those who have helped us through our twelve years of school. Although our history follows the same pattern as that of other classes, to us as mem- bers of the senior class of 49 it is a very vital part of our lives. It has been a pleasure to review it and relive it with you, for to us history has not repeated itself. Elizabeth Leo. Class of ’49. -23 -

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HISTORIA Many a time have we heard the expres- sion, “There is Nothing New Under the Sun,” and if the history of this class and its final evening of graduation is any criterion, this is very true. As class historian it is a pleasure to present to you, our teachers, par- ents, and friends, a view of our twelve years of schooling, experiences which were new to us, but were beyond a doubt a repetition of what other classes encountered. The fall day we entered school for the first lime was a pleasant balmy day, just as many other fall days before it. We were timid and shy, not knowing what we would do at school or whom we would meet when we arrived. Although our parents had tried to prepare us for this great event, no one could live the day for us, and it was not entirely as we expected. So many new faces and the lack of the pres- ence of our mothers added to the first confu- sion; but like all those beginning first graders that preceded us, we soon adjusted ourselves to the routine of school and began to enjoy the new life. We were disappointed on the days there was no school, for we had come to relish the companionship of other boys and girls and all the fun we had at school. We were lonesome for it when we stayed at home. Time passed and the years clicked by in rapid succession. While we were still very young they seemed to stretch almost into eternity but gradually they seemed to pass by faster and faster. We learned reading, writ- ing and arithmetic, the basic courses for all of our future studies. Along with these sub- jects we had drawing, singing and a day to play games in the gymnasium. Singing was especially enjoyed when the practice teachers came from the University of Vermont and each class prepared a musical skit which was to be presented before the whole student body. The routine did not vary too much from one year to the next. Before we realized it we were ready for junior high school. In the beginning of our seventh year, we were confused with the changing classes, lengthly lessons and examinations, but we all soon became accustomed to our new status. In the eighth grade with the help of Miss Mary Moore, our homeroom teacher, we pre- sented a program about George Washington to the student body. This was our first ap- pearance before the public as a class. In the same year Ann Lister and Roderic Billups were awarded the Good Citizenship Medals. CLASSIS Upon entering high school we began to notice the changes in our class membership. Frances Landry, Dean Leonard, and Frances Augustino were among those who had trans- ferred to other schools or dropped out of school, but along with our losses we had made gains. Jerry Greene joined our class in the seventh grade and Frances Brigante, Lawrence Cook, Noella Deforge, Claudette Gratton, Richard Campbell and Barbara Pari- zo, Ruth Lamothe, and Lorraine Allen came to us in their ninth year. At the beginning of this, our Freshman year, we were privileged to select some of our courses of study and we tried to make wise decisions with some thought of the future. We were beginning to think of post high school days and what we were to do after graduation. In history, we learned more about the development of our country and through civics, we organized the Civics Club which was active in Junior Red Cross Work. With music appreciation classes added to our curriculum we learned to appreciate music as well as to sing it. There is nothing like a knowledge of a subject to give one an appre- ciation for it. We had our choice of the following extra- curricular activities: Glee club, band, dra- matics, basketball, baseball, and cheerleading. Our sports program was very complete and our health courses most helpful. Numerous social events occurred during our four years of high school. We have very happy memories of our dances, glee club con- certs, class debates, class trips, and plays. Our Junior Banquet at the Country Club high lighted our third year. The girls of our class in their attractive evening gowns, wear- ing orchids, gardenias and roses sent to them by their escorts, made an attractive picture. Superintendent and Mrs. Stackpole, Principal Couture, Mrs. Prior, the class adviser, and the senior class were our guests. Miss Stone was our junior class adviser. At the beginning of our Senior year we missed our retiring superintendent Mr. Stack- pole, but we welcomed our new superintend- dent Mr. Robert D. Lull. The first social event of our senior year was the Harvest Moon Dance. It proved to be a success, both socially and financially.

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SENIOR CLASS PLAY A three-act comedy “Truth on a Holiday” won prolonged applause when presented on April 19. The story is based upon the childish prank of a college co-ed, Alice Grant, who takes her father for a jolly ride by making him a case study for a term paper in abnor- mal psychology. She describes him as suffer- ing from delusions of grandeur, because she has heard mother say he was planning to run for governor. The psychology professor calls at the home of the victim to check details first hand. It happens to be the very day the father accepts the nomination, Mrs. Grant, much against her husband’s wishes has asked an interior decorator to inspect the house. To cover up his visit she passes him off as a de- tective named Jones. Meanwhile Professor Prickett has assumed the name of Jones also to remain incognito in conducting his inves- tigation. There are hilarious scenes when the two Jones are mistaken one for the other. A kitchen maid who is a puzzle addict finally lands the Professor. No one dares tell any- one the truth for fear of embarrassing con- sequences. The play closes happily with Alice con- fessing to the Professor, Mr. Grant agrees to having the house redecorated and the nomina- tion is in the bag. The maid wins a trip to Honolulu and persuades the Professor to go along with her. Cast of Characters Warren Grant, a lawyer...............Richard Campbell Laura Grant, his wife...................Ruth Lamothe Alice, their older daughter Jacqueline Shirnhaus Mimi, the younger daughter.........Claudette Gratton Keith, their son Thomas Kane Louise Spencer, his fiancee Barbara Parizo Jimmy Long, a reporter William Tobin Professor Prickett Richard Guertin Herbert Goss, an interior decorator Douglas Crowley Stuart Mason, a political boss Frank Vartuli Mrs. Barrett Barrett..................Elaine Beveridge Hildegarde, the maid....................Ruth Hutchins Director—Principal A. P. Couture Stage Manager—-Shirley Hughes Properties Manager—Beverly Lister Technician—Samuel Harris — 26 —