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

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28 THE SAMPLER Helen Toussaint, senior partner in the firm of Tous- saint and Hilliard, Shirley Hilliard being the capable assistant who really runs the business. Their paint is of a high quality and is throughly recommended to anyone who wants to paint the town red. Helen Moore, lecturer on home making. Her radio program is heard by millions of housewives all over America. She recently discovered a way to build a front porch out of packing boxes. Clara Jurkoic, proprietor of the “Dippy, Drippy Hat Shop.” Her latest creation made from a piece of vel- vet, some sealing wax and chicken feathers has swept the country like wildfire. Kathryn Kiniry, bookkeeper with the Charlestown Dairy Company. Her system of balancing her books is unique, she just places them on a pair of scales. Katherine O’Connor, missionary. Now located in Darkest Africa, where she is doing wonderful work con- verting the Zombies. Mary Barry, coach of the “Barry Blitzers.” Her basketball team is sensational in that it has lost every game it has played. Marion Wilcox, driver on the Non-stop, i ook, and Listen Tours. Noted for her reckless driving. Insur- ance rates have gone up since Marion began work. Evelyn Trombley, world-famed detective. Her method of capturing a criminal is simple; she merely tracks down the victim, drops a handkerchief and waits for him to come and pick it up for her. She always gets her man too. Marie Clark, ticket seller with the Shirley Dowling Theater. This theater does more business than any other in the United States because Marie gives a free pass to any boy who has served with the Marines, and Shirley personally shows each customer to his seat. Virginia Szuch, Guidance Director at the Bellows Falls High School. Someone is always in trouble as a result of following her advice but by using simple psychology, she manages to set things straight. Richard Stevens, better known as Hercules Stevens, noted for his large, strong body. At present he is con- nected with the great Kissell-Frenette 3-Ring Circus. Now I have come to the end of my list but before I end, may I congratulate the class of 1944 on the bril- liant success each of its members is about to receive and on its famous future? TIIERESA D. Ca RIG X A N POET'S CORNER A SCHOLAR’S APPEAL We walk to school through snow and rain; We work all day with the greatest pain; We write and we read; We recite but can’t whisper; We’re not even allowed to change notes with our sister. We say something wrong And we stay after school. They think we’re babies Or just plain fools. Instead of docking our work When we’re one minute late We stay one half hour. Oh, what a fate; Our bonuses are report cards And old warnings too. I’d rather have candy or nuts. Wouldn’t you? I’ve got a theory; I know it would work If they’d just try it out On a few of us “Jerks . We’d be cheerful and happy And go every day; We’d be little darlings While working our way. We’d show them we weren’t Just a big bunch of fools IF THEY’D ONLY PAY US FOR GOING TO SCHOOL. YOUTH AND DEATH Introduction Hoary and aged, she lay on a bier. Proud little Sonny, shed not a tear. Woman in pallor, hang not your head; By our Creator, good boys are led. The Boy’s Thoughts I est I forget your rocking-chair lore. Reigning above in spirit you’ll soar Each night before sleeping. I’ll pray a goodbye, At each falling star, I’ll whisper a sigh Yes, a sigh of contentment when I see what you own, A chariot of stars, with the moon as your throne Hitch up old Saturn and ride round the sphere. Dip the reins in salute, till morning draws near. When I’ll wait and I’ll watch for a star to come down And carry me up to a place of renown. I would hurry and scamper to the old driver’s seat. And mother and I, in a race would compete With mother on Saturn and I upon Mars. We’ll ride and we ll laugh on our chariots of stars. We’ll start up in heaven and come down below. And see our St. Charles all covered with snow. When our ride is all over we’ll hide in the sky. For morning is here—how time passes by! When the sun-tiger leaps from his burning lair. We’ll turn the Big Dipper around for a chair. Now we rock on together ’till I fall asleep With the Cloud as my pillow—my cradle, the deep. The sun-tiger roves with his bright Hag unfurled. And we are in heaven; all’s right with the world. Tommy Hay eh Porothy Brown

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THE SAMPLER 27 CLASS PROPHECY Although it has never been publicly announced, it is generally known that I possess the remarkable power of projecting myself forward through the years into any given time in which I am interested. Last night, being restless and weary with the cares of the day, I longed for a change of scene and time. So, closing my eyes and relaxing, I wished myself into the public library of this town, thirty years from now. I found myself in the reference room of a magnificent new building. As I glanced at the shelves, my eye was attracted by a black leather volume. Taking it down, I saw the title was “Who’s Who and Why.” Kagerly I turned the pages and read the preface. The title page contained this dedication. “Who’s Who and Why,” dedicated to the Class of 1041 of The Bellows Falls High School, which furnished most of the contents.” When I saw how interesting it was, I jotted down a few notes, knowing that other people would be interested. Here is the list. Thomas Hayes, three times Governor of Vermont. His motto is, “All for one and that one me.” Was candidate for the Presidency last year and defeated by one vote, cast by his campaign manager, Robert Stowell who wanted the job himself. Ethel Chisamore, dramatic orator and excellent de- flator. Obtained most of her experience arguing in her Office Practice class in High School. The speech that brought about her rise to fame was entitled, “One Way to Improve School—Abolish It.” Jean Ann Kenneally, social leader, wife of Thomas Kiniry, the stockbroker. Noted for her lavish and charming hospitality, especially to visiting celebrities, having recently entertained the King of Senegambia, and her Royal Highness, Queen Beverly Fen no. Be- cause of her delicate beauty, she has been painted by the superb cartoonist, Edward Slide. Rose Mary Cray, schoolteacher with a superiority complex. Her ability to answer all questions, some- times correctly, is the secret of her success. Robert Streeter, manager and owner of an old estab- lished dating agency known the world over. He aims to please, but just in case you’re not, his complaint manager is Walter Smith. His most ardent clients are Larry Clark, Rico Grippo and Edith Murphy. Nick ('apron, owner of the huge chain of restaurants, the Eat And Run Restaurants. Self made, prides himself on his rise from proprietor of a hot dog stand in North Walpole to owner of over one hundred restau- rants. His bouncer is Dan Taylor, otherwise known as “Knock ’Em Flat” Taylor. Nick is married to Nelca Karpinski, the champion pancake Hopper of New Hampshire. Barbara Hanson, traveling saleswoman for the Parker Fountain Pen Company. She travels from town to town demonstrating the successful Parker method. John Richards, Rear Admiral. Won the battles ol North Walpole and Bellows Falls in the war between Day light-Saving-Timers and Ant i-Daylight-Saving- Timers. Because of his remarkable radio broadcasts on “ Deep Sea Navigation Beyond the Rockies he is to be promoted from Rear Admiral to Front Admiral. Jean Rice, noted for her dramatic ability, shown in a scene from the Broadway production, “Everything Happens To Me,” in which she murders the glamorous Virginia Whitcomb. Her rise to stardom is due in a large part to the amazing tactics of her press agent, the suave playboy, Harold Carroll. Madeleine Aumand, reporter and national celebrity. known as Polly Pry of the Bellows Falls Times. She is so alert that she can interview a criminal while he is committing the crime and get tomorrow’s news last week. Theresa Narkewicz’s recently patented tonic, Espe- cially for Short People,” carries a money back guaran- tee if six inches are not added in thirty days. Eleanor Haggins, B. S., A. B., Ph. 1)., F. (). B. and S. (). S. Dean of the “Haggins Shows ’Em How School” and an educator of note. Author of the popular books, “Education Is a Nusiance” and How To Make D ve in Ten Easy Lessons.” Jean (iav, model with The Lawrence Gray Modeling Studio. She has recently been chosen cover girl for the National Poultry Magazine. Rose Mary Barry, wealthy cosmetician, proprietor of Ye Beautifier Shoppee—alterations while you wait— an up-to-date shop, combining the arts of beauty cul- ture and plastic surgery. Her own beauty is an excel- lent advertisement for her business. Francis Coffey, wealthy owner of coffee plantations in South America. His product carries the famous guarantee, “We put you to sleep, but don’t guarantee you’ll wake up.” Elaine Breslend, mystic, possessing psychic power to a remarkable degree. First became aware of her gift when she realized that she could read her own writing. She admits no one else could. Williams (’vrs, owner of the Cyrs Chemical Labora- tories, perfector of a new high explosive bomb. It was tested by his assistants Kenny Thayer and Leon Roy and found to be highly successful since the laboratories were completely demolished. Shirley Rowell, teacher of auction, duplicate, and contract bridge. Famed for her system of penalties to be imposed for trumping partner’s ace. losing the lead, forgetting the bid, and saying, “ What’s trumps. ’ Dick Lesure, orchestra leader and composer of dis- tinction. Connected with Marilyn Simonds, leading soprano of the Soap Box Opera Company. Composer of “TheThird Floor Suite,” and “Concerto in A Flat.” Katherine Regan, stenographer and originator of the Regan System of Shorthand. As yet, she has been un- able to translate several outlines in her system but still insists it is a practical one. Thomas Moore, member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, president of the Moore Film Company. In his employ are the most shapely bathing girls; namely, Connie Maynard, Flora Shat tuck and Beatrice Gup- till; the bravest hero, Gerard Russell; and the most beautiful heroine, Maxiue Raymond. Pearl Apostolos, sixtieth President of the I nited States. Active in politics since infancy. Noted for her unique foreign policy. It has not been made pub- lic yet and probably never will be. Sponsored the bill for disenfranchising talkative fishermen and noisy saxophone players. John McGinniss, poet of the new school. Author of “Sonnets To A Sunflower,” and “Lines On A Lady s Face.” Unmarried, but frequently reported engaged. Dot Brown, talented dancer with the B. F. Hoofers. Introduced the popular ballroom steps, the Grapevine Glide and the Nose-dive. John Barber, inventor. Has invented over one thousand labor-saving devices. Among the best- known products of his agile brain are: Boomerang collar buttons guaranteed to return to the person that lost them and exercises for reducing one’s income tax.

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THE SA « There has never been before A class like that of forty-four. Our lessons we complained about. And left our classes with a pout. Beatrice Guptill Now that school is ending, And graduation’s drawing near. We pause to think of its meaning And the outcome of the year. It’s hard to leave our schoolmates And the teachers we have known, Hut now we'll do our duty To pay for interest they have shown. Jean Gay For a young fellow named “Haves” You always will have to wait. Okay in all other ways. Hut always a half hour late. William (’yrs GAGE VILLE—fc MILES There was a young fellow named Gray; He met a young girl named Gay. He has a long walk. Hut lie doesn't talk; He’ll do it any old day. Thomas Kiniry SUMMER The buds are on the trees. The grass is getting green. And even all around us Signs of summer we have seen. The snow that kept us shivering Has left for another year. And now we all rejoice, For summer’ll soon be here. Francis Coffey Happy, happy, happy day. When school gets out we're out to stay Till college starts, and back we go, To four more years of work and woe. Harbara Hanson SONG OF SPRING (With apologies to “Oklahoma.’) Oh! what a beautiful morning! Oh! what a beautiful day! I've got the funniest feeling; From school will I keep away. The fishing is fine in the river. The sky up above is blue. The heat of the day grows warmer. Brother, school is no place for you! We’ll not study our English this morning. We don’t give a hoot what they say. We got the funniest feeling Everything’s going our way. Nicholas ('apron M P L E It 2D When you get old and aged And life is beginning to bore. Just relax ami take it easy And think of ’44. Walter Smith Streeter likes dames; He takes them to games. And takes ’em to Boston, too. You see him with blondes; (He takes them to Proms.) And each time lie's with someone new. Shirley Rowell I’ve often sat wondering, and as I gazed, 1 thought how this world of ours, half crazed By war, suffering, famine, and hate. Is waiting and wishing to see that date When men shall no more bear their arms Hut return to their wives, sweethearts, homes and farms When no more will people in delusion roam. Or shrink and run from the airplanes’ drone. And everyone come back to live in peace. Enrico Grippo Have you ever seen a tree in winter With its branches so barren and bleak Or listened some dark cold night As the limbs of its body would creak? Have you ever noticed a tree in winter As some small meek bird would hover Sitting cold, and hungry and cheerless Looking for food, for warmth, or cover? And have you noticed a tree in winter With its branches so bulen with snow You know as you gaze from your window That only God could make a picture just so? Enrico Ghippo When I was a freshman I always would say Hoy! I’ll feel good on that very last day. Hut now I’m a senior. I’ll have to admit I’d rather be back where the freshman sit. T H ER ES V N A R K F. WIC VIRGINIA Y for Vivacity she always puts forth. I for her Interest in a town slightly north. m R is for Romance; (We might add “In Springfield.”) G for her Gayety she can't keep concealed. I is Intriguing—she is, you’ll confess. N is for Neatness in coiffure and dress. I means Industry in study and practice. A for her talent that makes her an Actress. Now here are eight means of identification For a classmate who’ll share 44’s graduation. Pearl Apostolos