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THE SAMPLER 25 CLASS WILL My friends, I have called you to assemble here as a solemn duty, that you, the heirs and assigns of my re- spected client, the class of 1944, may hear her last will and testament. We, the class of 1944, in the town of Bellows Falls, the county of Windham, and the state of Vermont, being in as good mental condition as usual, and in a much better temper than usual, do hereby make this, our last will and testament, rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been previously made by us during a period of temporary jubilance and good-heartedness. FIRST: We give and bequeath to our dear old school and our beloved faculty the soothing peace and quiet caused by our absence. As vanity is one of our strongest emotions, we sincerely believe that they will miss us enough to find the quietness boring at times. SECOND: To the Junior class we leave the dignity of our seat in Study hall, and the honor we were so late in getting of leading the student body from assemblies. THIRD: To our good friends, the Sophomores, we leave our peaceful and forgiving personalities. We know this will prove an important factor in their at- tempt to get on harmoniously with the Juniors. FOl’RTH: To the young unspoiled Freshmen (un- spoiled by the great tragedies of the last two years of high school) we bequeath our high I. Q.’s and extensive intelligence which have made us the fii wonders of the world. FIFTH: To the Hi-Schooler staff, we leave the addresses of the Senior typists who typed for them this year, so that when the Juniors start spoiling the sten- cils next year, they’ll know where to come for repairs. SIXTH: To next year’s baseball team we leave the privilege of gazing admiringly at the trophies our team won this year. SEVENTH: The following may seem insignificant to the receiver, but we hope they will be accepted with a full realization of our generosity and in the spirit in which they were given. Barb Hanson leaves a merit badge to her brother Lowell. She’s got quite a few since Ralph Parker was made Eagle Scout. Johnny Richards wills his style of dancing to anyone who is bold enough to use it on the dance floor. Kay O’Connor wills her extremely audible voice to any soft-voiced Junior, if there is one. To Jane Merrifield, Theresa Carignan leaves her ability to keep peace with her friends, and yet go “steady” with two people at once—but conveniently from different towns. Pooch Shelc wills his model A to Lover Dexter so he can get to Keene more often. Jack Barber, Bobby Stowell and Buddy McGinniss leave Bobby Parker a salt shaker in appreciation of the valuable service he rendered them in the cafeteria this year. He got their food for them before the bell rang, so the boys wouldn’t have to wait in line. To Mr. Olbrych we leave a microphone so he’ll only have to dictate his letters once next year. Tommy Hayes bequeaths his I. Q. to the first appli- cant. Apply early and avoid the rush! ! To Angus Hebb, Richard laesure leaves his acting ability. With what he has now we can predict Holly- wood for him within five years. Ernie Frenette leaves Miss Brown an abridged edition of his book, “Jokes I Crack that Make You Split.” Then we think Miss Brown will understand the frequent outbursts of laughter. Jean Gay leaves, but doesn’t mind as long as Junic Gray leaves too. To Dan Brown we leave the balance in our class treasury to buy a new broom. Unless he’s extremely economical, that’s as far as it will take him. Dorothy Brown bequeaths her newest book “How to Become a Cover Girl Over Night,” to Mabel Hal- lock. Kenny Thayer leaves his extra telephone numbers to Ronnv Russell, who will certainly make use of them. Ginnie Whitcomb leaves to anyone who can manage well as she did, the ability to take a vacation every other day, and still keep up her marks. To the five highest-ranking commercial seniors next year, five senior girls (names already known) leave five pairs of well-worn shoes, in case they have to take re- ducing exercises by walking ’round and ’round the halls all fifth period. Jeanne Rice bequeaths her acting ability to Betty Merrill. The result should be a leading lady. Tommy Moore wills his skill in throwing a good party (whether in the form of a husking-bee or otherwise) to any Junior boy who lives on a nice big farm. To Mr. Holland, the graduating class leaves its good wishes; we are sure that under his leadership and in- fluence our school will, in years to come, be even more successful than it has been this year. EIGHTH: We, the class of 44, the testators, have set our hands and seal this twenty-first day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and forty- four. Pearl Apostolos
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24 PH E SAM PLEK SENIOR CLASS .NOTABLES Most Popular Boy. . Most Popular Girl. . . Best looking Boy. . Best Looking Girl. . . Best Natured Boy... Best Natured Girl... Most Studious Boy. . . Most Studious Girl.. Best Dressed Boy.. Best Dressed Girl... ( lass Crooner (Boy) Class Crooner (Girl) Class Sheik............ Best Athlete (Boy). Best Athlete (Girl).. Best Sport (Boy)... Best Sport (Girl).... Most Attractive........ Laziest Girl........... Laziest Boy............ .John McGinniss . Rose Mary Barry . . Knrico Grippo Barbara Hanson .Thomas Kiniry Rose Mary Barry . Lawrence Clark Rose Mary Barry ..Thomas Kiniry . Dorothy Brown . . . John Barber .....Jeanne Rice .....John Barber Lawrence Gray . Katherine Repan . . Thomas Kiniry . Jean Kenneally Dorothy Brown Shirley Hilliard ....John Barber Class Xipht Hawk. . Girl with Biggest Drag. Boy with Biggest Drag Most Talkative Girl. . Most Talkative Boy. . . . Wittiest Girl........... Wittiest Boy............ Smartest Girl........... Smartest Boy............ Best Actor.............. Best Actress............ Artist.................. Class Poet.............. Best Dancer (Girl).... Best Dancer (Boy).... Politest Boy. . ........ Politest Girl........... Most Modest Boy. . . Most Modest Girl........ .....John Barber . Katherine Regan . . Lawrence Clark ....Virginia Szueh .......John Barber . Kleanor I biggins .. .Thomas Hayes . Rose Mary Barry . Lawrence (Mark . . . Thomas Hayes Virginia Whitcomb ... Edward Shelc . . .Thomas Hayes .... Jeanne Rice .... John Barber .Thomas Kiniry Rose Mary Barry . Richard Stevens Theresa Narkiewicz “DYNAMITE” Any resemblance between the character in this poem anil a human being is purely coincidental and uninten- tional. There is a guy in our English class Who drives a car like a typical “ass.” He is quite tall, good-looking too— And from all reports lie really can woo. He is always throwing that line— But he claims lie's only killing time. All in all; lie’s quite okay— Though he often likes his own way. He gets along with his teachers fine— Though they're ruthless, stubborn, unrefined. His favorite subject is Chemistry Which he usually flunks with an “E.” He says he will graduate in ”44” But I think he should lengthen it by a score. He’s been going steady for a year or more But he’s not very faithful any more. He says he'll be glad to get out of B. F. II. S. And I think the teachers will like the “recess.” That's all I can think of right now about Jack, But there's probably more dirt—behind his back. Robert Stowell CLASS OF '44 Barb trying to weigh over 105, Jackie dancing his jumping jive. Jeanne with her glamourous hair, Richard with his bashful air. Theresa's shy and quiet way, Jean Ann always laughing and gay. Dot tie with her pretty dresses, Terry making her chemistry messes. Bobby trying to get a date. Tommy always coming in late. Chizzy's arguments in class, Johnny hunting for that lass. Grayso gazing at the moon. With his favorite girl does swoon. Shirley with eyes so big and black, Kay waiting for Kelly to come back. Eleanor with her Irish wit, Rosemary never failing to make a hit. Connie with her eyes so blue, Maxine and Szuchie, the talkative two. These and many more, Make up the class of '44. Virginia Whitcomb SADIE HAWKINS DANCE On the evening of May 19, a new social affair was added to the Senior’s list of dance successes. Copied from the Sadie Hawkins Day in the mountains, the girls run after the boys (not to marry them, of course, but just to dance). Due to the man shortage this worked out surprisingly well and very seldom was there a boy sitting down. To give the boys a chance, they were allowed three men’s choices. A capable refreshment committee, composed of Arline Karpinski and Virginia Szueh, sold cokes to thirsty dancers. Co-chairmen of the dance, Tommy Hayes and Barbara Hanson, were ably assisted by Thomas Kiniry, Richard Lesure, Rose Mary Barry, David Taylor, Kenneth Thayer, Nick Capron, Ernest Frennette, Enrico Grippo, Edward Shelc, Frank Kissel!, Richard Stevens, and Lawrence Gray. “PEARL” (To Pearl Apostolos) “P” is for “P”retty—she is, we’ll admit, “E” for “E”yes that sure make a hit. “A” for “A”mbition in study and play. R” for her thoughts and ideas on “ R 'omancing, ”L” for her “L”ovc of rhythm and dancing. This small acrostic makes up Pearl, A very charming and lovely girl. Virginia Whitcomb
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