Bellows Falls High School - Sampler Yearbook (Bellows Falls, VT)

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THE S A M PL E R 21 Burlington. An operetta, “The Maid and the Middy,” was put on. The orchestra and band having representatives in the All State Orchestra, under Mr. I eitsinger, went to Burlington. This year there has been a mixed Glee Club under Miss Stewart. Representatives to the All-State were sent to Burlington, hut the full glee club did not go. For the first time in these four years, there has been more than one period practice a week for these clubs. The girls and boys practiced separately once a week and once a week together. In the spring, a concert, for which we had worked all year, was given. The orchestra and band, still under Mr. Leitsinger, has played for each as- sembly and on special occasions, such as plays. SPOTLIGHT CLUB 'Fhe Spotlight Club has been one of the most successful clubs of the school. It is proud of the work it has accomplished so far, and the members hope to do much more in future years. The club was started last year by Mr. Kellogg. There were two divisions: one con- sisting of the Sophomores, and the other con- sisting of Juniors and Seniors. The Sopho- mores had twenty-three members their first year and thirty during their second. The Seniors had twenty-one members their first year and thirty their second. In the first year of its existence, the club put on two public plays, and several skits at the meetings. There were presented the “Wonder Hat” and the “Monkey’s Paw.” The latter was also presented at the state contest. The Sophomores put on an as- sembly program besides. Outside of pre- senting the plays, the whole club learned a great deal about make up, how to act on the stage, stage setting, etc. But it wasn’t all work. There were social events as well. The most outstanding event was a party held in collaboration with the Student Forum and the Commercial Club. The year closed with a picnic at Vilas Pool and a financial standing of $5.43. The second year was much more successful. Three evening meetings of the combined clubs were held. At each of these, skits were pre- sented, directed by members of the club. Then “Growing Pains,” a three act play, was presented on February 4. This play was pre- sented before a very good audience. A great deal of work was put into this and it was a huge success; rendering the club a handsome profit. The club has bought for the school two spotlights. Also it financed a trip of the Seniors of the club to see Katherine Cornell in “Saint Joan” at the Boston Opera House on May SO. WHO’S WHO, CLASS OF 1936 (Continued from Page 10) STELLA WOYNAR “Sega” “Our own Babe Didrikson” Basketball Team, 3, 4, being Captain in 4; Treasurer of Commercial Cadets, 3, 4; Twentieth Century Club, 3; Decorating Committee for Senior Hop, 3; Decorating Committee for Senior Bazaar, 4; “Honor Bright”. “Sega” is the greates tof our fun-lovers. When we hear a great commotion in Main Room, we know it is “Sega” and Frankie playing tag. She is a loyal supporter of the Gum Chewing Club. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Stand by! Boys, here’s some inside information. “Sega” is a grand little cook. We hear “Sega’s” ambition is to “thumb” to California to see the Rose Bowl football game. May you have luck and may your thumb never be sore! MARTHA WYMAN “Martha” Latin Course. Orchestra, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; French Club, 2, 3. Even though Martha says “Oh dear!” frequently, she finds life great fun and plans to visit “darkest Africa” sometime in the future. We are not sure what language she will employ while conversing with the native Africans, but we hope all her ambitions will be realized.

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20 T HE S A MPEER little tots had proper chairs before starting school, there would be no need of the habitual, “Stand up straight, Johnny,” which teachers so frequently find necessary. As posture is a fundamental background to health, should we not consider the appropriateness of furniture of more importance than its symmetry? Perhaps one of the most interesting features to the healthy occupants of a home is the food which may be served. Although we are all familiar with much reading material concern- ing a proper diet, no one can deny the fact that one should eat according to what work he does. For instance, a farmer naturally needs heavier food than a retired business man. Many people don’t eat regular meals. They nibble all the time. If a person would content himself with three carefully planned meals a day. I’m sure he would have a good foundation for health. We all know that attractive look- ing food is pleasing to the family. Increas- ingly popular electric refrigerators make it easy to prepare delicious dishes. Proper preparation not only aids the digestion, but also makes the food much more palatable. People will learn to like dishes formerly dis- tasteful if they are daintily served. We should avoid rich, heavy viands. One may plan many luscious meals containing all vi- tamins required for health. Milk, fruit, and vegetables should appear frequently on each menu. Two more cornerstones in our health foun- dation are orderliness and cleanliness. One naturally follows the other. If a house is kept clean, every one in it is anxious to help keep it neat. If the house itself is spotless, it is easier for the people in it to appear im- maculate. Anyone can appreciate the sig- nificant benefits received by the whole family from habits of cleanliness. Regularity in living is conducive to health. May I repeat that one is able to obtain all the necessary vitamins in three carefully planned meals a day! Interesting conversa- tion at the table advances one’s ability to enjoy dinner to the utmost. This also pro- duces a happy atmosphere of congeniality. The old-fashioned idea that children must be seen and not heard is almost forgotten today. The happy chatterings of events at school or of the last baseball game add to the pleasure of the meal. But no matter how well fed we may be, our health is not assured without suf- ficient rest. One-third of each twenty-four hours ought to be spent in sleep. A person’s bedroom should have soft lights, refreshing curtains, and above all a comfortable bed. If one is to wake feeling full of energy, plenty of fresh air must be available. As at least ninety-five per cent of the people in the United States have to do work of some kind, would it not be sensible to include in our home life some training in efficiency? From the time a child is very small, he is proud to have some special work to do. He may begin by putting away his toys. Then, by the time he reaches High School age, in- stead of being a dependent, he is a co-worker with his parents. Good health can not be maintained without recreation. Let us not go to the movies just to kill time, but because we think we will enjoy the picture. In the same way, a boy who excels in baseball will benefit by it, because he will devote himself to it whole heartedly. In short, our recrea- tional time should add enthusiasm to our lives. A great deal has been said about mental health. Home atmosphere is largely responsi- ble for the condition of the mind. I et us develop in the home those qualities which will result in intellectual poise. Children may be taught courtesy and consideration when very young. If our lives are filled with happiness created by family co-operation, neurosis ex- perts will soon be looking for new lines of activity. Do you agree with me that by careful selec- tion of our dwelling, discreet choice of furnish- ings, regularity in living and with an atmos- phere of contentment, our homes will become veritable havens of health? Laura Fenn. HISTORY OF THE MUSIC (1932-1936) During our four years of high school, there have been an orchestra a band, and glee clubs. The first year all the music except the band was directed by Mrs. Exelson. That year the orchestra went to Burlington with representa- tives for the All-State Orchestra. The band, directed by Mr Leitsinger, did not go to Bur- lington, but practiced regularly, once a week, and played at our home games and at other times when asked. The Glee Club consisted of a separate boys’ Glee Club and a girls’ Glee Club. Besides sending representatives to Burlington, they put on an operetta, “The Love Pirates of Hawaii.” In the fall of that year, the Southern Vermont Music Festival was held in Bellows Falls. The next year Miss Lake had only a girls’ Glee Club, while Mr. Leitsinger had charge of both band and orchestra. In 1934-35, Miss Moses directed the girls’ Glee Club and Mr. Rohrbough had the boys’ Glee Club. That year both groups went to

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NAME DOROTHY ADAMS BEATRICE ALEXANDER ROBERT ASHCROFT FRANCIS BA RBI ER I FRANKLIN BARRETT CHARLOTTE BEMIS SHIRLEY BRADLEY ELEANOR BROSNAHAN URSULA BROSNAN TONY BOBROWSKI MILDRED CABELL FLOYD CAREY GERTRUDE CLARK VIOLA CLOUGH PAUL COSTIN' ALICE CRAY ALMA CROMMETT BERNADINE DeMUZIO VIRGINIA DENHAM ALLAN DEXTER ROBERT DOLE MORTON DOWNING AVIS EDWARDS JEAN EDWARDS IRENE ELIAS EXPRESSION Gee whiz! Oh, run up a tree! For crying out loud! All right, wise guy. Ah nuts! Oh, dear! Jeekers! Hi chicken! I know it. Yeah. Booh! Yeah! Oh, but after all! Keep your chin up! Fudge! Ah come on! Ah heck! You’re a riot! Well, my gosh! Gee! Ah, heck! You can’t do that to me You’re nuts! Holy crow! All rightie! ALIBI It wasn’t my fault. I had to go to practice. I wasn’t there. I didn’t have time. I had to go to the theater. I haven’t got it. I forgot. I had to work. I forgot. No time. I couldn’t help it. I ran out of gas. I don’t think I’d better. Have to be in early. It slipped my mind. I gotta take care of kids Wellllll, I don’t know— Did you see Eddie? Dave came over. Gotta take Meaney home. I forgot. I had to drive the hockey team. I had to call Pa. I had to play to Petrosky. I didn’t get a chance. AMBITION OCCUPATION IN 1950 Secretary or Waitress Home Ec. teacher To be a professional grave digger To be a truck driver To get hitched to Helen Kane To be a secretary Lady of leisure Hairdresser Nurse Farming To be a second Texas Guinan Mechanical draftsman Teacher N urse Judge To own a dog farm Secretary Nurse Enter medical profession President of United States President of United States before Dexter To own a V-12 To be serious Telephone operator Writer Chimes Lunch Waitress Teaching 4 Pop how to drive a car Working up enough energy to dig Driving a beer wagon Confirmed old bachelor Still attending picnics Peeling grapes for Mae West Bug exterminator Lecturer on Farmers’ Bights Stableman in New York City Head waitress in Barbieri’s Yoddling for Dyco Co. famous milk for babies Posing for Lux Toilet Soap ads Toe dancer in Ziegfield Follies Owner of a large syndicate of shacks Running a chicken farm Circus Barker Mother of the famous Kane Hockey Team Teaching elephants to toe dance Running a bus line to North Walpole Raising Guernseys Street cleaner in B. F. “Egg’s” stooge Raising “squashes Well-known author of dime novels