-- Uhe 'llnnual Qreen anO QolO West :R utlanO School Class of 2017 1 DEDICATION The class of 20 I 7 dedicates this year's Vintage [vin-tij] adj. representing the high quality of a past time, being the best of its kind, greater than 20 years old. Annual Green and Gold to our Guidance Mrs. Louiselle. Thank you for your It is with great pleasure we present to you the 2016-2017 editi ou~sel?r, ded1cat1on to our school and to our student of the West Rutland School yearbook. West Rutland School ha body. We truly appreciate all the work that been .providin~ studei:ts with an exen:iplary, we~l-r?unded learning experience since 1927. Our vintage building . . . have done preapr1ng us for life after high continues to house some of the most dynamic and memorc:ibTOU chool. You've been with us since we began experiences of our students' Some of those memories life~ime. ur journey Freshman year, and now we are are captured on the pages of this yearbook. losing our chapter here at Westside and we A very special thank you to our seniors for settin.g e~amples couldn't have done it without you! From. persistence, devotion, endurance ~nd. compas~ion in the ~~~~i~tY0~cW:i~~~~0~n1~~~~l~t:~~~~~ ~f~~~tr~~! SA~'s to college fairs, we appreciate it all. It wear safe to say that Without you as our proud of all of your accomplish~ent and we wish you all the IS Guidance Counselor, our graduation from. best in the next phases of your life. As you thumb through the page~ of this yearbook .Y?~ will Se!. . J:ligh. SChOOl w:ould be much more nt1m1dat1ng than it already is. So the Class our students and staff engaged in a variety of actryities that ~~f~~~ ~~~1rs~i~~~~~~~~Y~~~;~~~ ~:C~firt~:g~~J f 2017 thanks you for all the time 1you put in ensure that we are prepared. We wil miss memories of West Rutland School for someday, this too will btO you as we continue on to our future vintage. ,ndeavors! We cannot think of anyone more Thank you tor a great year! worthy of this dedication than you! Mrs. Merrill and Mr. Harrin ton 3 Oable of Contents Oable of Contents I [ WJBSTSIDE'S FACUlTY AND STAFF WJBSTSIDE'S FACUlTY AND STAFF ( Ms.Lashof I I Mr.Maxham 11 Mr.McLaughlin 11 Mrs.Merrill 11 Ms. Cimonette I ...-~~-.IL--""!m~..., Ms.Ott I I I Mr.Harrington Mr.Henry Faculty and staff show off their ugly holiday sweaters! 7 6 Favorite Quote: "Even this yearbook belongs tc KAYLA lYNNJE Memorable Moments: Soccer team parties, going Barre for basketball, basketball team breakfast 8th grade NYC Negan. 11 COOMBS trip, getting "married" to Abby K unde; the lalic tree 1.:r--......,..-.:---~-------Movie dates with Abby K, bus rides home from ' games,interpetive dancing in basketball locker ~~s,sliding in the mudd in soccer, team dinners, and Thank you: to my parents for always being there for me. Favorite .Quote: "She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans" Thank you: to my mom and dad for putting up with me and always pushing me to strive to be the best I can. Thank you to my stepmom for stepping in when no one else was there, for always making sure I had what I needed and m?re.Thank you to all my siblings even though they dnve m? ~razy 98% of the time,Thank you to Mr.Mc:ix for always g1v1ng me the best advice and always knowing how to make me smile!Thank you Carl for __......_ __. ..._.~.-....-i..._...__~.....Jalways believing in me even when I gave up on myself ickname: Kay Tha~k you Carisa for being there for me and always ' maki~g .soccer fun c;xnd making .me laugh.Thank you Jest friends: Abby K, Shelby G, Mrs.Pipllng. for mak.ing ~ath enJOY?ble and answering c .auren H, Vanessa F, Katie all my st':1pid que~hons time afrer time again.Thank you Best Friends: Zach H. Jrooke R, Julia M, Kelsey W, Kiana Mrs.~ernl for coming into a new school and making it Jordan J Samantha C great. Thank you to my tay tay for being there for me and :ii M, Aaddison Elizabeth B11 alw~y~ supporting me! Lastly Thank you to all my friends · for giving me memories that will last a lifetime. Memorable Moments: Anything involving soccer, TAMARA JJEAN Memorable Moments: Getting accepted 1·nto KATHRYN ELIZABETH hiking Hanley and White Rocks with my pals , St ff Tuesday nights in the moonlight with Lauren H. and CYR a ord Technical Center for two years in the ,----------'l'"'-__ CALLAHAN Sam c., singing beautiful renditions of Ave Maria Human Services Program. and quoting classic movies to Lauren when I wante< to annoy her, having a whale of a time with Julia, Favorite Quote: "You must strive to find your study hall with Mr. c. 10th grade. own voice because the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it at all." - Favorite Quote: "It is our choices, Harry, that show Robin Williams what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ':_ Thank you: to my. Mom and Dad for pushing Thank you: to my Mom and Dad for still putting up :-:- me to work hard in school and in sports. with me when Sam, Joey and I are rather annoying and being the funniest and most caring parents. ·-=--- f Thank you to my Bacci for coming to all my games no matter the season and to my Nona for always making me laugh with your hysterical comments. Thank you to Carisa for always reminding me why soccer is my favorite sport and of course, laughing Nicknames: Katie Katie Cal my paiz:i when I fell off the treadmill. I'll never ~orgetficknames: Ta'me Little T . ' ' everything that you have taught me the past five ' ' Calhe . years and I am thankful that I have been able to · Best Friends: Lauren H, . spend my soccer seasons at Westside with you as m· Vanessa F, Maya D. Juha M, coach. I have always admired you and will miss no· s.t ~riends: Logan B., Kayla C, Brooke R, Sam C, seeing you everyday, but I know we will still keep iI1 hc1a N., Amanda F. Kelsey W. touch. Memorable Moments: IMX tournaments, "Panama", JACOB KENNEDY AMANDA NICOLE study hall in Mr. C's room, Brendan's feelings and Memorable Moments: My first car accident DOW hot tubbing, 3 a.m. frisbee dates, "Izzy, that's a FREDETTE Stafford Tech 2014-17, my wonderful boyfri1end :"':"'!!'Wl~":"";;a--;,r.~!1:2• plane", Broomhall at the rec, Rock Band at the Town and my Cosmo class of 20171!! Hall Favorite Expression: Be the kind of woman .~1\'ll.AlllUJ Favorite Quote: "Don't count the days, make the day that when your feet hit the floor each morning count." - Muhammad Ali the devil says, "Oh crap, she's up!" Thank you: To my parents for always being there for me no matter what. From leaving at 6 a.m. on a Thank you: Thank you Mrs. Jackson for getting ~. .. ,:1 Saturday for a soccer tournament to dealing with me tl?-rough freshman year. Mom and dad for my ever changing food fads. Thank you to Mr. pushing me to be the best I could possibly be Maxham, cutie pie, dirt, coach, Maxypoo, for not no matter what it was I could always get ' only being another person to talk to, but also through it because you showed me how to helping me find what I am passionate about and live a life with no regrets. pushing me to be great. Thank you to Mrs. Pipeling --------..-.11 and Mr. 0 for making me want to go to school and challenging me every day. Thank you to all of my friends for making my high school experience . , icknames: Jake, Jokers, Jokey, 1.. • unforgettable. Lastly, thank you to Mrs. Merrill for lCAnames. Mandy, Panda, owski stepping into a new school and creating a positive v!ander~, Manderbean est Friends: Brendan H, Bryan M, and encouraging environment for the entire schooi.v1andenne, Manda ler G, Jordan J, Lauren H, Brooke You did an amazing job turning this school into an , Vanessa F, Eric M, Keaton W-C, awesome place. yley D, Phillip W, Zack A Memorable Monents: My most memorable moment i VANESSA ANNE TYLER JAMES the last day of my junior year. We had a day full of Favorite Quote: "Don't follow the masses FALES games and activities. The final activity was a GARROW because sometimes the 'm' is silent." students vs faculty volleyball game in which Mr. Maxham spiked the ball onto my face in front of most the school. Now I flinch every time a volleyball comes near me. Favorite Quote: "I wish it need not have happened ir my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so ~-.t.t do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." Thank You: Thank you to all of teachers and facul because without them none of us would be here today. Thank you for dedicating your time to us daV after day and being patient with us when we are of task or simply failing to understand. Thank you to our coaches because the having given us the skill r·cknames: Garrow of teamwork and dedication which will be very est Friends: Lauren H important to us later on. Thank you to my class because you all have been a huge impact on my an Often Be Found With: The life and helped me shape into the person that I am asketball team and fellow today. The memories I have with you are endless and I could never forget a single one of you. Memorable Moments: As an 8th grader playing N BRENDAN MICHAEl Memorable Moments: Maine Beach (DTL) Basketball and scoring 41 pts. Playing in Barre as an C?pe Cod ("It's Lit"), Bonfire of 2016, Tea~ HARVEY ------11111[1!11!11-----.... 8th grader and scoring a "deep" 3 pointer. Going to Dinners Kentucky to compete in Skills USA. Harvesting my lsL--~­ buck opening day 2016. Playing 4 years of varsity basketball and starting. Placing 1st at States Fc:rvorite .Quote: "Dang, Brendan just stole my through Stafford for plumbing. girl again!" -Everyone Favorite Quote: "Hunting, fishing, and loving every day." - Luke Bryan Thank You: Huge thanks to my parents for Thank You: To my parents for supporting me throug supporting me in every decision I make as many years of basketball and my years at Stafford. well as my sister Lauren who has had my That it's okay to voice your opinion and to stand tall back since day one. for what you believe in. To my mother for her endles~ hours and dedication to our AAU program. Cody Parker for helping me through my knee injury and pushing me hard during physical therapy. Mr. Bixb) !il1'.._.L~~--i&Qt..,.;~~~!!:!!!.a for seeing things in me I didn't know existed, and steering me in the right direction in working towardticknames: Teddy Harvey icknames: Fran, Franky my Masters in plumbing. Mr. Harrington for having ' my back and letting me use the "office" to shoot est Friends: Jacob D., Bryan M., est Friends: Roo F, Lucas C, hoops. rdan J., Tyler G., Eric M., Ryley ler S, Andrew F, Cliff J, ~·· Keaton W.C., Kyle L., Lauren ordanJ. Memorable Moments: Championship appearances. Memorable Moments: The times that we beat LAUREN MARJORY TYlERALLEN Bc:rsketball year-round. Hiking with KC, BR, JM. Taco Bell Proctor. The overtime soccer goals throughout tht HARVEY with m_y gal ?als. Cape Cod 2016. Tuesday nights in the G-R--O"H"" "!'"---.... year. 2016 championship with my all time m?oD:hght with KC and SC. Swimming in Castleton. ~. .....~ """!'!"'. ..... favorite soccer team. Blocking a shot with a few Winning the Sp~rtan Shootout. 4th Period Gym (Cow?) seconds to go against Green Mountain when w All practices, especially muddy days with diving sport~ were winning by one. Climbing White Rocks wit h~aders in soccer. Interpretive dance in the lockerroom with KC. Dumping coleslaw on the floor with BR. Carter Smith. Gym class with Max and friends. Sophomore year study hall. Every day of practic Favorite Quote(s): "It does not do to dwell on dreams and and every game with my sports teams. forget to live." - Albus Dumbledore Favorite Quote: "For I know the plans I have for "Nobody said life was fair." you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you a not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a Th~nk you: To my parents. for always treating me like a pnncess. You're the most loving, funny, and amazing future." - Jeremiah 29: 11 people I kno:w, and I love you so much. Brendan, for Thank You: I want to thank all of the teachers alway~ making me laugh and attempting to comfort me and staff members that helped me get through when Im upset. Ryan for always giving the best advice ~-.-..::i this obstacle in my life, my friends that always ~ ?nd n~ver sugarcoating anything. Ever. Thank you to my icknames: T-Groh, Ty, Groh had my back and made my time hf ere at Wets't · knames: Laur, Laurbo, Lorraine Wmcersetsdidibel.e Y toeu~ cvhee rgsu,i dsteadff ,m aen, ds uapdpmoirntiesdt rmatei,o ann adt watched Rutland so enjoyable, my parents or suppor in~st Frie d . K . me grow for the past 14 years. Thank you to Carisa me, my brother for motivating me, and the Iyla c nB s. ahe C, Vanessa F, Chadburn and Carl Serrani for always pushi'ng to be the est Friends: Bryan Maxham, coaches and parents that he1 p ed support the , Brend, anro Hok Jea Rc, oKbe lseSy W' Jutlhia best. athlete and best person I can be, and for always 0 acob Dow, Brendan Harvey, athletic teams. Bryan M, Is~belle H, Ja~r:~n a h?~ing my back. Thank you to the Callahan family for ordan Johnson, Garrett givu~g me a second home, giving me advice, and making me laugh at the times I needed it the most. aite, Carter Smith Memorable Moments: Eating the pie like a ABRIANNA MARIE Memorable Moments: Meeting my best friend ZACHARY SEBASTIAN Kayla Coombs. Kayla and I bawling our eyes gentleman in the pie eating contest. KUKENE HINCKLEY out on the bus before a soccer game. Lauren you still owe me 32 cents and a taco. Sitting L-~~--~--:""--:-~~~ Favorite Expression: "I'm goin' home." in the library writing this blurb. Thank You: The Janitors Favorite Quote: "You threw me to the wolves and I returned leading the pack." Thank you: To my mom for stepping in when I needed her the most, my brother for annoying the heck out of me everyday but still making me smile, and my family for pushing me to strive for greatness even when I was ready to give up. I would also like to thank my grandfather. He's no longer with us but I know his wisdom and hardworking icknames: Abby, Abs attitude have always been with me. Jest Friend: Kayla C. - she's est Friends: Justin B ielped me through a lot of >ad times and I appreciate tverything she's done! Memorable Moments: Breaking my wrist BRYAN JOSEPH Memorable Moments: Weekend video game JORDAN NESMITH Freshman year in volleyball and breakin~ sessions at Brendan's. Winter Carnival. MAXHAM JOHNSON my nose in softball my Junior year. Team dinners. Sports seasons. Dungeons ...... and Dragons. Bonfires. Hot tub hangouts. --.....,~-----~---~ Favorite Quote: "It ain't how hard you hit; i about how hard you can get hit, and kee Favorite Quote: "The absence of evidence is moving forward. How much you can take, not evidence of absence." - Carl Sagan and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Thank You: Thank you to both of my parents. Whether it was academic, athletic, Thank you: Thank you to all my friends f o or anything else you always pushed me to being there for me and being my friends do my best and helped with any problem for all these years. that occurred. Without you guys my entire high school career would have been much different and I wouldn't have been half as successful as I am without you. Thank you. Ticknames: ' icknames: The Terminator est Friends: Jacob D, est Friends: Jacob D, Bryan endan H, Jordan J, Tyler G, , Francis G, Brendan H, ~ley D, Keaton WC, Eric M, rooke R, Lauren H, Kayla hns TL·t"JL