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T II E SAMP L E II 31 CLASS WILL Underclasses of the Bellows Falls High School—your attention please! You have been summoned here to- day on behalf of my late clients, the graduating class. They roamed the halls of this worthy institution fo- four long years, and, after learning how to get the most with the least effort, they wish to pass on to you the secrets and traditions that go into the making of sophisticated Seniors! Listen carefully, while I read to you the last will and testament of the Class of ’45. “Being Seniors, we hate to admit that anyone could successfully take our place, but we’re turning it over to the Juniors. They knew they’d get it anyway,—they always do. Along with it goes a bag of salt,—there’s such a thing as being too fresh. “Next, we leave Mr. Osborn recuperating from a hectic year as our sponsor. “Collectively, we leave our pro-merito pins to the scrap drive, all our life insurance to the Chemistry classes, and a scooter to the office force. That should cut down on the time we lose, waiting for the closing report. We’ve also equipped every desk in Room 11 with a mousetrap. Maybe thot will cure the little gremlins who let their curiosity get the best of them. “Individually, we have several bequests to make. These, you understand, are given with a kind heart and a clear conscience. Please accept them as such. “I, David Page, am raffling off my dimples to the highest bidder. No, on second thought, that’s too much trouble. Lewie Moore can have them, along with my spotless record as a woman hater. “ Mary Regan leaves her explosive laughter to Eleanor MacKee, with the hope that she can tame it to a girlish giggle. “Everett willingly hands over lus position as class president to any junior who is sucker enough to run for office. “I, Mary Crotty, hand over my box of carbon paper and my bottle of aspirin to next year’s Sampler Editor, and may the Ix rd help her! P. S. Please don’t misunderstand me! Gurnsey isn't included. I’m keeping him for myself! “Sailor Spain left his well-worn address book, full from Andosca to Wentworth and complete with phone numbers and descriptions, to Mel Damon to love, honor and cherish, but not to make use of!! “I, Thelma Lockwood, gladly give Yangie my silver- tongued gift of gab. May it get her into as many jams as it did me! • John Grippo leuves the same way he came—by him- self. Gris just plain leaves—she claims it took all of her ambition to do that! “I, Barbara Gillis, without even giving it a second thought, will my brother Bob,—period! “ Regretfully, Ronnie Russell leaves his harem, but golly, he can’t take it with him! “I, Hollis Harlow, will my forged excuses and my hourlv sessions in the office to Mrs. Masten s little boy, Eddie. “Red Nowers wills his little hose and a large tin can (for a dark night, of course) to anyone else that dares! “ Lover Dexter presents Paulie Aumand with a bucket of cold water, to use to the best advantage when basketball season rolls around. “Angus wants Miss Brown to know that he’s being very generous! He’s going to give her those old dead fish he used in “Guess Again.’’ He’s not too sure, but he thinks they’re still in her closet anyway. “Blister Reardon is presenting a copy of his master- piece to the school library. It’s called “ Why the Gum Lost It’s Flavor on the Bedpost Over Night.” “And Jane Merrifield claims she’s perfected a con- coction known as “Parachute Perfume,” the kind for letting him down easy! “Betty Merrill is giving all her pretty hair-ribbons to Mr. Holland. She thinks he can use them to tie our diplomas. John Moulton leaves, on tiptoe, because someone might discover the mistake. Anne Illingworth leaves too, but not until she has tossed every one of her books into the nearest waste- basket! “And after due deliberation and careful considera- tion, we, the Seniors, have obtained permission to pre- sent the bright red fire extinguisher in the center hall to the Junior Class Treasurer, Mr. Cote, because he’s going’ to need it where he’s going! “ We do hereby set our ink-stained fingers and what- ever we can find that resembles a seal, to this legal and impressive document, this nineteenth day of June, nineteen hundred and forty-five.” Jeanne Angell JUDGMENT DAY Judgment day has come and some of the B. F. H. S. students are at the gates seeking admittance. Old Saint Peter is just asking them a question or two. “ Why did you think that you could get in here? Why did you come anway?” Aldis Lovell: “Iluh-h?” Anne Illingworth: “I wanted to know if you wanted a subscription to this yearbook.” Patricia Page:“Why? I’m sure I have no idea.” Mary Regan: “Don’t ask such a silly question. Where else could I go?” Ronald Russell: “I saw a picture of an angel, so-o. .” Everett Hadley: “I’m one of those recruits for an angel, too.” Janet Story: “To get away from it all.” Francis Nowers: “Havea chaw, Pete, and let’s talk it over. Carl Damore: “ Need you ask such personal questions? David Page: “I dunno. Why?” Mary Smith: “Gee! Listen to the wind blow!” John Moulton: “01’ Satan didn’t want me down below.” Jeanne Wentworth: “What did someone else say?” Dorothy Barnes: “My friends are all here, aren’t they?” Katherine Andosca: “He’s here, isn’t he?” Edith Mercurio: “It’s so quiet.” Barbara Gillis: “I heard there was no man shortage up here.” Eleanor Hindes: “I want to float around on a cloud.” Ralph Spencer: “I want to learn to play a harp.” Jeanne Angell: “ Well, aren’t I a little angel?” Willard Hanson: “Just taggin’ along.” Claud Dexter: “Do you have a basketball team?”
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30 THE SAM PL E R M I SC Here are a Jew odds and ends Thai help in the erection Of our year book “ Miscellaneous, ” Which names this certain section. ELLANEOUS “ The students get the year-book The school gets the fame The printer gels the money And the staff gels the blame. CLASS MELODIES Katherine Andosca—“How’m I Gonna Keep Him Down on the Farm” Anaise Blanchard—‘‘I Dream of You Mary Crotty—“Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen!” . . „ Carl Damore—“I’m Beginning to See the Light Claud Dexter—“Little Sir Ego” Barbara Gillis—“I’m Just Wild About Harry” John Grippo—“Take Me out to the Ball Game” Elaine Griswold—“My Bill” Willard Hanson—“How Many Hearts Have I Broken” Angus Hebb—“Somebody Loves Me, I Wonder Who” John Houlihan-—“I Ain’t Got Nobody Thelma Lockwood—“My Ideal” Jane Merrifield—“Here Comes the Navy Rov Miner—“I Should Care” Jane O’Brien—“Oh, How I Hate to Get Dp in the Morning” Francis O’Connor—“Be Careful, It s My Heart Jacqueline Parker—“I Wish That I Could Hide Inside This Letter” Mary Regan—“He Was My Man, But I Did Him Wrong” Ronald Russell—“I’m Called the Song Without A Name” Ralph Spencer—“Be Honest With Me, Dear Jean Wentworth—“He’s My Guy” Joyce Wright—“Strictly On My Own” JUST IMAGINE Aldis Lovell without “Scuggs” Patricia Page without those clothes “Butch” Kennedy with a shave Jane O’Brien being early for school Hollis Harlow being quiet Everett Hadley not being busy Elaine Griswold in a hurry “Red” Nowers with jet black hair Roy Miner without his “Teddy” Mary Crotty without that smile Janet Story liking any special boy Jeanne Wentworth by herself Shirley Willard without her looks Ruth Thompson without her trombone Helen Sileski causing a riot Joyce Wright without those sparkling eyes Jeanne Angell strictly a “one-man” gal Mary Smith without her personality Claud Dexter without his nickname David Page not blushing Donald Moreau “off women” Mr. Osborn not saying “ Let’s go, now!” ,n w . HIT PARADE Well Meet Again”—Senior class Fancy Meetin You”—In the corridor ‘Somebody Else is TakiiT My Place”—Graduating class 4On the Street of Regret”—As we leave 4 We Could Make Such Beautiful Music (Together)”— Orchestra • «•! r!F F?r ou Mr. Davis to the Chemistry class Who Can I turn To —During final exams ‘Every Night About This Time”—Detention It s All I p To You”—Mr. Holland to the Student Body Laughing Matter”—Graduating class I here Are Such Things”—Warnings Are uh Spoken For”—Uncle Sam to boys T. B. F. H. S. BROADCAST Listen and Learn—Mr. Osborn to the Spanish class Inner Sanctum—Mr. Ashland’s office The Signpost—The Honor Roll Daily Inspirations—The closing report Hasten the Day— ’Til Graduation This is Our Duty—The Monitors Narragansett Races—Rush for the Cafeteria Especially for You—Warnings! We Deliver the Goods—Officers helpers Truth or Consequences—Mr. Holland’s office Can you Top This?—Angus’ answers in English Lit. Spotlight Bands—Mr. Bush’s musicians Waltz Time—Senior Hop Freedom of Opportunity—Play try-outs Off the Record—Anyone who doesn’t bring un excuse The Spice of Life—Miss Brow n’s English class Life Can Be Beautiful—After final exams The Right to Happiness—During vacations The very best jokes aren’t written— They're sitting in the sophomore seats! He flew through the air With the greatest of ease But the funny part was He forgot the trapeze. The lad was dull at school, you see. His dad took things to heart; He took the lad across his knee. And there he made him smart. A German soldier to a Dutch prisoner; “What are you going to do after the war is over?” Prisoner; “Oh, I’ll get a job somewhere. What are you going to do?” German: “I’m going to take a trip around the German empire.” Prisoner: “Yeah, what are you going to do in the afternoon?”
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