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

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T IIES A M P L E It 17 JOHN MOULTON General “Moses” “ What man dare, I dare” ‘‘Guess Again,” 4; Dramatics Club, 4. “Sol, Sol Messer!” Pardon us, wrong again, but the effect is the same— Moses comes a-runnin’. We never knew he could act, but after “Guess Again,” there’s no doubt in our minds. We intend to declare a legal holiday in his honor, the day he hands in his General Math,—finished! No hard feelings, Moses, we agree with you completely, we just never had the courage to say so! Cheer up, those long work hours will amount to something, wait and see—you’ll own the Creamery yet ! NANCY MULLEN Scientific “Nan’’ “ Pray heaven for a human heart” Interclass Basketball, S; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres., 3, Treas., 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Spotlight Club, 4; Junior Music Committee, 3; Play Nile Staff, 4; “Guess Again,” 4; Monitor, 4; Hi-Schooler, 3; Girls’ State, 3. If you meet a breeze that says “Excuse me,”that’s Nan. Another four- year veteran of both band and orchestra, and property manager for heaven- only-knows-how-many plays, she’s never too busy to smile and help you out, willingly. All this time she’s been quietly capturing an honor, and that, in our opinion, calls for plenty of concentration and ability. FRANCIS NOWERS General “ Red” “ Less noise, less noise” Junior Music Committee, 3; Junior Prom, 3; Senior Play Staff, 4. Red is a living memorial to the man who said “Never a dull moment.” When a teacher shouts at someone, you’re safe to bet that Red is the victim. He could be innocent, but with that fiery red hair and infectious grin, lie’s the logical suspect. You can usually find him driving around town at all hours, and not alone, either. Take it from here, Franny! JANE O’BRIEN Commercial “Jane” “As merry as the day is long” Basketball, 4: Interclass Basketball, 3, 4; Softball, 3. 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Orchestra, 4; Senior Hop, 3; Junior Prom, 3; Hi-Schooler, 3. The quiet, dark-haired girl in study hall? No, no! We said “Jane.” Several times this year she obeyed the ref’s whistle on the basketball floor, and does that gal swing a mean bat! She has become an almost permanent fixture in Fletchers’, and without her help, we’d have been lost more than once. Music seems to be her chosen career all the luck in the world, Jane.

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1G T IlE S A M P L E R JANE MERRIFIELD Scientific “Janie “ You cant hare loo much of a good thing” Interclass Basketball, 1; Basketball, 2, 8, 4; Softball, 3, 4; (ilee Club, 1, 2; Orchestra, 1, 2; Band, 1, 2; Dramatics Club, 4; Junior From, 3; Junior Music Committee, 3; Assembly Committee, 1. Flay Night, 4; Senior Flay Staff, 4; Latin Club, 3; Hi-Schooler, 3; Sampler, 8, 4; Girls’ State Governor, 3; All- State Band. 1; Monitor, 4; Chairman S. A. B., 4; Coach, 4; Student Librarian, 3. Governor of Girls’ State, I). A. R. Girl, Student Council Chairman, main- stay of the basketball team, and a swell kid all rolled into one—that’s Jane. No time for fun? Don’t be silly, even with the present date shortage, she never has to worry. (Except when the fleet’s in, and the Navy department hands out leaves to two of the current competitors at the same time.) Pat- riotic as well as popular, St. Luke’s is her choice, and the nursing profession has a prize candidate. ELIZABETH MERRILL Scientific “Betty “When ice hare matched our rackets to these bails Interclass Basketball, 1; Basketball, 2, 8, 4; Softball, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, President, 8; Orchestra, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1; All-State Band, 1; SpotlightClub, 3, 4; Secretary A. A., 3: Junior From, 3; Thanksgiving Ball, 4; Hi-Schooler, 3; “The Perfect Gentleman,” 3; “Guess Again” Staff, 4; “Dweller in the Dark- ness,” 4; Monitor, 4; Secretary S. A. B., 4; Girls’ State, 3. When Mrs. Jones issued a call for first string forwards, Betty answered— with dividends. This wasn’t the first time—athletics are her specialty. Dramatics run a close second, and Betty’s a top noteher in both. It seems that Shaw’s drug store is considering offering her half-interest in the business. How about that, Bet? Never mind, we all think that’s a slick rendezvous, haven’t you seen most of us there? For an all-round good sport, as well as a cute kid and a go-getter, you can call on Betty any time. ROY MINER General “Pop “ What good sport is out of town today? Football, 1; Baseball, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival, 1, 3; School Column, 3; Junior From, 3; Monitor, 4. A musical flash! Keep up the good work. Pop. In time you’ll be a second Benny Goodman. Roy’s a very likable fellow, always willing to help out any worthy cause—doing a thorough job of it', too. Like most men, he has a healthy interest in the opposite sex—centering, it seems, around Springfield. Luck to a boy who is definitely destined to succeed! DONALD MOREAU Scientific “Don “ And irhen a lady's in the case You know all other things give place Football, 1; Basketball, 1, 2; Band, 1, 2, 8, 4; Orchestra, 1, 2, 8; All-State Band, 1; Jazz Band, 2; Latin Club, 1; Junior Music Committee, 3; School Column, 3; “The Perfect Gentleman,” 3; “The Knave of Hearts,” 3; “ Dweller in the Darkness,” 4; School Patrol, 1, 2. Don is the guy you can’t help looking twice at. That’s because you’ve never seen anyone quite so tall—and it takes his pal “Buster” to prove it. He danced his way to a title all through school, and played his way to fame as one of the charter members of the publicized “Jazz Band.” Lately, he joined the ranks of the famous North Walpolites, and we’re sure the U. S. Navy will more than appreciate this representation. If he receives his orders before graduation, he will receive his diploma on completion of his boot training.

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18 Til Jb SAMPLER FRANCIS O’CONNOR General “Franny” “The cheerful mans a king” Football, 4; Baseball, 4; Junior Music Committee, 3; Boys’ State, 3; School Patrol, 1; Hi-Sohooler, 3. Franny’s the good-looking guy with the much-above-average disposition and the friendly smile. When it comes to football, just try to top his record. For a fellow new to the rough and tumble game, he certainly stole the show. Fran, while aiding shoppers at Tony’s, is really plotting a revolutionary new way to slice five miles off the distance to Saxtons River. Keep up the good work, Franny, and we predict a future with a capital “ F” for you! DAVID PAGE Scientific “Dave” “ lie who blushes is not quite a brute” Tennis, 3; Football Manager, 4; Spotlight Club, 4; Opera House Com- mittee, 3; Senior Hop, 3; Junior Prom, 3; Thanksgivin g Ball, 4; School Column, 3; “Guess Again,’’ 4; Latin Club, 1; School Patrol, 1, 2. Dave is one of the quietest seniors in the class, but he makes up for it with his outboard motor boat. Surprisingly, he’s quite a speed demon, too. His hidden acting ability came to light when he very competently and very success- fully took over an important part in “Guess Again.” Reliable, conscientious, and easy-going, we expect big things from David. Beg, plead, or threaten, when it comes to persuasion on the matter of women and social affairs—the answer is still emphatically, (very emphatically) NO!! PATRICIA PAGE General “Patty” “It is better to be out of the world than out of fashion” Basketball Manager, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 1, 2; Orchestra, 1; Dramatics Club, 4; Sampler, 3, 4; School Column, 3; “Guess Again,” 4; Operetta, 4. Introducing Patricia, the dark-haired senorita who very deservingly walked off with two of the most coveted notables—Best Dressed and Most Attractive. After keeping company with one of our star athletes for so long, she should know the fundamentals of football and basketball forward and backward. Pat certainly proved her acting ability in the Senior Play, much to the admiration of the male section of the audience. We give you our candidate for the gal most likely to come out on top. JACQUELINE PARKER Commercial “Jackie” “The price of wisdom is above rubies” (ilee Club, 1, 2; Home Room Committee, 4; Hi-Schoolcr, 4; Sampler, 3, 4; School Column, 4; “Guess Again” Staff, 4. Success to you, Jackie—you’ve made a wonderful beginning! The first honor was a just reward for the four years of hard work you’ve completed. College ambitions? Definitely! We’re betting on a top-notch competitor in whatever she undertakes. The favorite among those who really know her, Jackie’s pleasant personality and quiet good-humor are sufficient guarantee of a friendship worth cultivating.