Winooski High School - Carillon Yearbook (Winooski, VT)

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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 —

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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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CLASS PROPHECY THE NEW LOOK Time: 1959 Place: Cairo, Egypt Setting: The living room of my home. I have just received a letter from Ann Lister, whom we have all come to know as the Skylark of the Air Waves, telling me of the tenth reunion of the 1949 Graduation Class of Winooski High School. Since I am teaching at the University here in Cairo, Egypt, I was unable to attend the last two reunions. How thoughtful of Ann to stop in the middle of her television rehearsal to write me the latest news. New York City May 25, 1959 Dear Elaine. During my lunch hour I shall write you all I can of our class reunion. You probably know that Raymond Robear is the secretary and as such he read your letter. He is now a full-fledged physician and is vitally inter- ested in cancer control. We all regretted not being able to talk with you, but do envy you those summers of travel through Europe. By the way, did you know that Richard Campbell is the New York District Manager of the United Airlines, and that Douglas Crowley is in the office at Hongkong, China? We did not get to see him, but his wife, Teruke Watanabe, was here to bring news of their two pair of twins. She has traveled home from China by air, of course, bringing all four youngsters with her. If you notice the enclosed picture of our reunion she is the one dressed with an oriental influence. Here is something you will never believe! About two weeks ago I was hurrying along in the wind, thinking more about my hair than the traffic, when suddenly an arm reached out and grabbed me, while at the same time a stern voice said, Lady, you had better watch the stop light.” Looking up sheepishly I found myself staring right into the face of no one but, John Simon. He is just about the last person I should expect to be a patrolman in New York. I had a chance to talk to him at our dinner, and he took advantage of it to kid me, said I should have been televised, then I would never jay walk again. Noella Deforge is now living in Toronto, Canada. Like the Canadian Mounted Po- lice, she will “get her man” at Thanksgiving time. His name is Carlos Guiseppi Van Do- reu. Speaking of television, if you received your last copy of Time magazine you probably noticed that Richard Guertin has been named the sports announcer of the year. He always was so enthusiastic about all sports, but honestly, I would have expected him to play professional football after his spectacular col- lege days at William and Mary College. His sports casts of any game are always better than the real game when you view him with television. At the alumni dinner we all stood up and told what we have done during the past ten years, and are doing now. William Tobin, broke the ice and spoke first. He told of spending all his time trying to perfect an automobile that will run on water, and just recently had been awarded a patent on his in- vention. Now all he must do is get the cars on the market. I’ll be the first in line to buy one. When Frances Brigante started to tell us of her life work, she passed to each of us a dozen eggs. It seems that she has settled down on a poultry farm in Maryland, and is making a huge success at it, especially now that she has broadened into the use of Air ex- press. -27-