BLUE and WHITE VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL 1 9 5 1 THE BLUE AND WHITE COMMENCEMENT ISSUE 1 9 5 1 PUBLISHED BY THE PUPILS of the VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL VERGE. '::\TES, \'ER:-.IO~T N _,,,. rr1 ::,:, () tr1 :,,,: :,,,: M (/) ::r:,...... () ;:r: (/)n ;:r: 0 0 :--' BLCE :\:\TD ·wHITE STAFF First row, left to right-Alice Tucker, Mrs. Berry, Miss :doulton, Grace Hawkins, John Stephens, :\Ir. Berry, Marion Moorby. Second row. left to r:ght Carolyn Co1Vlc::-,Sally Bristol, Gwendolyn Mc­ Grath, Roger Gibeault, George Rose. George l\loorby, Helen Hawkins. Janice Clark, Helen Field. Third row, left to right John Stebbins, Sidney Barnard. James l\Ic".'\ulla, Francis Iloose. 1\lan Russett, Ed­ nrnncl Atkins. BU JE .1\ ND WHITE 3 BLUE AND WHITE STAFF E DIT OR-II':'- IJJEF ...................... ...................... Gra--c lfawkins ·51 1\iss't. Editor-in-Chief ..... .. ... ...... .. ... ............ J ohn Stephen-; ·52 B 'SIXE S :\L :\'AGER ........... Alan Rus·ett ·51, Sic:nev Bannr<l ·51 .\ ss't . Busine . s I\.lanagers .......... Colletn Bargfrede '52. J ohn f, isher '52 PROD ·cno:--; 1\-L\Nt\GERS ... :\Iari on l\Toorby '51. Sally Bristol '52 ARTISTS .................... arolyn ·envies '51, Janice Clark '51. Ra ymond Plankey ·53_Joyce Tracy '51. Ela·nc French ·51. PROOF READERS, Francis lJo ose '51. J oan P eahicly '52. Lucy Ca e '52 1\-lIMEO , Rt-\ Pll. Edmund Atkins '51, George R.osc '51. Roger Gibeault '51 TRCCL \TIOX :\I.\XAGERS. James :\Ic;\ulla '51. 1-byrnoncl Boclette ·52 GIRLS PORTS ........................ ,\lice Tucker '52. Jeann e Sullivan '53 BOYS' PORTS ......................... ...J ohn tebbins '51, R.icharcl Tarte '52 OCIAL EDITORS .................... Jane Barnard '52. Patricia Little '53, :\Iary Jane Pollard '53 Gwen l\JcGrath '51. Barbara Beach '52 JOKE EDITOR . George 1\-Ioorby 'S 1, J oyce Larr ow '52, Joanne Charbonneau '52 LITERARY EDITORS ................ Helen Fields '51, DeLisle Flynn '52, Xeldon \Nhitty '53, :\[arguerite Lawrence '52. Emma chon<lube '52. Lorraine nclrew '52. FRE~CH EDITORS ............ Roger Gibeault ·s1. Pauline Gibeault '52 LATIN EDITOR ................................. .......................... ... J oan Ilusk '52 EXCHAXGE EDITORS ................ Helen Hawkins 'SI. Rita harlehoi . '52. Marilla Place '52, ~anrv Clark '53 SAFETY PATROL ...................................................... John Stebbins '51 LUM:N"I EDITOR ....................................................... Francis Hoo ·e '51 LITERARY ADVISORS ............................ l\lr . Ne! on, :\Iis - l\1oulton BUSI)JESS ADVISOR ................................................ Prin. James Berry PRODUCTIOX ADVI OR ....................................................... :\Ir . Berry \ 1-:RGE~~ES HIGf-I SCHOOL -I ,__,v E ::; :,.. ~- - -. = :r ; ;:.- :. = = -=--- = = ,::-= -=:: -: --=- --=- a. :::- ...::. DLUE \ND \NHITE 5 DEDICATION \Ve wish to dedicate this 'ommencement Issue of the Blue and \Vhite to the teachers of \ 'e rgenne s lligh School who have so ably a sistecl us through out our school years. \\' e greatly appreciate their untiring efforts which haye helped to make us better citizen . AND We also dedicate thi ' sue to the adverti er of Vergennes and surr ounding towns whose s111cere cooperation has made our school paper possible. - I 6 -- VFRGE- •,-~ · ~ES IlIGJH SCHOOL tt:'4~0 l)uett:'~ 4\l-~ e~~~~ ot 1~~1 I~ _J BLUE AND WHITE 7 Edmund Eldon At!cins " Ed" Motto: "Work Does ot Hurt Anyone" Baseball 2,3,4, Religion l, Senior Play Committee 4, Blue & White Staff 2,3,4. Edmund is a boy who can tell you all about baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. He isn't a great hand for the girls, not around here, anyway . Edmund works hard and gets a job done , and in a cooperating manner . Best of luck, " Ed." Sidney Earl Barnard "Sid" Motto: "H e Who Waits For Tim e, Loses Time" Bays' Chorus 1,2,3,4, Religion l , Blue & White Staff 4, Latin Club 1,2, Senior Play Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. "Sid" is one of the quieter bays in our class, but he has his jokes and he uses them at the right time. " Sid 's" good humor and willingness to take a joke along with his studiousness will get him far in life we ' re sure. Best wishes., "Sid. " VERGEXNES HIGH CHOOL Janice Mary Clark "Jan " Motto: "Time Will Bring ew Opportunities" Girls' Cho rus 3, Mixed Chorus 3, Blue and Whit e Stoff 3,4, Jun ior Prom Comm ittee 3, Senior Ploy Committee 4, Freshman Reception Committee 4. Janic e joined our class in her junior year from Mount Saint Mary 's in Burlington. She is o very diligent worker in class activities and hos o sunny smile for everyone . We ore sure that the re is much succes • ahead for you , "Jan ..'' Alma Janet Danyow "Elmer" Motto: "Silence ls Golden" All State Orchestra 1,2,3,4, School Orchestra 1,2,3 ,4, Blue & White Stoff 2,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fresh ­ man Reception Committee 4, Senior Ploy 4, Clo•s Officer 1, Patrol 1,2,3, Mixed Chorus 2, Girls ' Chorus 1,2,3,4 , Drum Majorette 2,3,4, Drill Team 1,2,3. Everyone is going to miss Alma 's outstanding pep , especially her popular " snake dance ." Best of luck al­ ways , "Elmer." BLUE .\ND WH IT E 9 Helen Ann Fie:d "Helen" Mott o: "Faith Conq uers Always" Latin Club 1,2, Patral 1,2,3,4 , Drill Team 3,4, Senior Play 4, Blue & White Staff 3,4 , Girls ' Chorus 4, Class Officer 2,3 ,4, Girl s' State 3, Good Citizenship Girl 4, United Nations 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Valedic­ torian 4. Helen is a cute senior who always frisks about when you ask her to ru'I an errand. She is always willing to do things for others . She has been on the honor roll all through high school and we know that whatever she chooses for a vocation, it will be a good one and she will accomplish her goal. Our best wishes will be always ) with you, " Helen. " Elaine Ann French "Elaine" Motto : "Climb Though Th e Rocks Be Rugg ed" Mixed Chorus 3, Girls ' Chorus 2,3, Orchestra 3,4, Band 3,4, Freshman Reception Committee 4, Senior Play 4, Class Secretary 3,4 , Junior Prom Committee 3, Blue & White Staff 3,4 . Elaine is the cute little senior who is always willing to help us. She has been with us three years and as secre­ tary during our senior and junior years. She has done a wonderful job . We are all sure she will reach the goal at which she is aiming. The best of luck in the future , "Elaine. " 10 VERGEl\'"NES HIGH SCHOOL Roger Omer Gibeault " Rog" Motto: "Make Tiu: Best Of What You Hav e" Boys' Chorus l ,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 3,4 , Patrol 4, Blue & White Stoff 3,4 , Religion l , Senior Ploy 4, Latin Club l, Debating Team 4, Junior Prom Comm ittee 3, Minstrel Show l, Drill Team 4. Roger is our witty senior whose debating ability helps him to get out of work. Seriously, though, Roger hos the ambition and will to work that will make him a success in life . Best of luck in everything you do, " Rog. " James Howard Hanna "Jim" Motto: "The Higher We Climb, The Better 1-VeView" Boys' Chorus 1,2,3 ,4, Mixed Chorus 3,4, Patrol 1,2,3, Drill Team 1,2,3, Senior Ploy 4, Blue & White Stoff 3, Closs Officer 4, Latin Club 1,3, Boys ' State 3, Basketball 2,3,4, Baseball 1,2,3,4, Bond 2,3,4, All State Bond 4. " Jim " always finds time for both sports and studies. He will be missed in the bond with his horn. Moy you be successful in life and in your engineering car ee r, "Jim.'' BLlJE .\~D WIIITE 11 Grace Candace Hawkins "Grace" 1\tlotto: "Never Put Off Till Tomorrow What Ca11Re Don<'Today" Ref'gion l, Girls ' Chorus 1,2,3,4, Patrol 1,2,3,4, Drill Team 4, Blue & Wh ite Staff 3,4 , Ed:tar -in- ch ief 4, Junior Pram Co mm,ttee 3, Latin C!ub 1,2, School Nows Re• porter 2,3, Driving Course l , G irls' State Alternate 3, San'.or Play Committee 4, Deba ting Team 4. Grace is one of the tiniest g irls in the cla ss. She is al­ ways busy, help ing out in every activ:ty that she can. She is sure to make a very good lib ,arian in the future . The b ast of luck, " Grace ." Helen Marie Hawkins "Helen" ;\lott o: "Learning Is Not An Easy ,\,fatter " G:rls Chorus 1,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 4, AII-Stc:te Or­ chestra 1,2,3, All-Ste-le Cho rus 4, Patrol 1,2,3,4, Drill Team 4, Senior Play Comm ittee 4, Blue & White Staff 3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Religion 1, Latin Club l, Orchestra 1,2,3,4 . Helen, a quiet senior, seems to b :) a friend to every­ body. Her best friends know she is not as shy as she ap­ pears to be. Lots of luck and happiness to you, " Helen ." 12 , .E RG!\:(, ·E s n [(;I] SCHOOf Alan Charles Holmes, Jr. "Al" Motto: "J,,'xperience ls The Best Teacher" Orc :,cs t ra 4, Band 3,4. Alen ,s certainly enc of th -, qu:etest sen:ors but has a sens.a of hu n-,or. If yc:u shculd wont to k:icw cnyth:ng about h,story ,ust c:sk Alan. Good luck . Francis Harkness Hco.se "Gander" Bo, s' Chorus 1,2,3,4 , M'xcd Chorus 3,4, All-State Chorus 4, Blue & Wh ite 3,4, Boys' State 3, Debating Teem 4, Senior Play Committee 4, Religion 1, Latin Club 1,2. We w:11 always remember Francis fer the corny jokes ihat he pope.