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

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THE SAMPLER 19 MARGARET O’BRIEN General Peggy “The busy bee has no lime for sorrows” Interdas Basketball 2; Cafeteria; (’lass Treasurer 3, 4; Junior Prom 8; Sock Dance 8; Thanksgiving Ball 8; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Monitor 4. Meet a typical Irish lassie with twinkling eyes, a charming smile and a bright hello for everybody. Peggy has done a splendid job for two years as our treasurer. No one could have done a better one than she. As a cashier in the cafeteria she did just as well. We needn’t speak of her popularity. Peggy has won the hearts of everyone, in and out of school. With her swell personal- ity she’ll make a marvelous nurse. May success and luck be yours, Peggy. LAWRENCE O’CONNOR College “Buddy Be a little on your guard Remember he is an actor Glee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Special Glee Club 8, 4, President 8; All Stale Chorus 1, 8, I; All New Kngland Chorus 4; Christmas Cantata 2, 8, 4; Spring Concert 8. 4; Spotlight Club 2, 8 I; President of Spotlight Club 4; Student Advisory Board 8; Latin Club I, 2; Monitor 8, 4; Lieutenant 4; Home Room Vice Pres- ident 2; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Sock Dance 8; Hi! Schooler 2, 8; “The Trysting Place” 2; “A Wedding” 8; “A Message From Khufu” 4; “The Gypsy Rover 2; “In An Old Kentucky Garden” 8; “An OldSpanish Custom 4; State Contest Play 2, 8; Best Actor Award 2, 4; Boys State 8. . . . , See that young fellow with the gay smile and wavy hair-—well, that’s Buddy, the actor—singer of the class of 47. Buddy has starred in more plays than you can count and has done a fine job of acting in each one. He is also one of the mainstays of the Glee Club. Aside from a numerous list of school activities Bud is a staunch member of the Rockingham Players. He also finds time for the opposite sex. With looks, brains and lots of talent, you’re our bet for success. You’re a swell sport and all round good guy. MARIANNE O’CONNOR General “Marianne” I'll speak in a monstrous little voice” (ilee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Special Glee Club 8, 4; State Music Festival 1, 4; “Old Spanish Custom”; “Kentucky Garden;” “Gypsy Rover”; Christmas Cantata 2, 8, 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Assistant Editor of Senior Sampler 4; Spotlight Club 4; “A Young Man s Fancy;” Senior Play 4. Marianne is the gal who went to the Vermont Music Festival and also captured a part in “June Mad.” She’s a swell pal to everyone, never without a friendly smile. In four years she has had lots of boy friends and not all in B. I . North Walpole produced some fine fellows. To this she’ll agree wholeheart- edly. Marianne is a strong advocate for tournaments. We wonder why?? Filled with ambition and personality, this gal is headed places! JEAN PAGE Commercial Jean Sometimes I wonder Other times knou Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Manager of Basketball 4; Glee Club I, 2; Home Economics Club 2; Spotlight Club 2; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Sock Dance Chairman 8; Freshman Reception 4; Hi! Schooler 4‘ “The Trysting Place” 2; Cheerleader 8, 4; Business Manager of Senior Sam- pler 4; Home Room Treasurer 2; Home Room Secretary 8. An attractive senior brunette, Jean is one of the best-dressed girls i » the class. She has shown ability in managing our girl’s basketball team and in leading the cheers at athletic events. She seems to have no trouble getting along with the opposite sex. Her life outside of school is busy with dates. Jean holds down a job besides keeping up her marks in the ( ommercial Department. How she manages all these things is a mystery. W ith your looks and personal- ity, Jean, you’ll be a success in anything you do. JOHN PANEK College “Poncho” She floats upon the rirer of his thoughts Freshman Basketball; Freshman Baseball; Football 8, I; lnterclass Bas- ketball 1, 2, 8; Band 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Special Glee Club 4; Latin ( lub2, 8, 4; Spotlight 2, 8, 4; Senior Hop 8; Junior Prom 8: Hi! Schooler 2, 8; “Trysting Place 2; “Old Spanish Custom” 4; Home Room President 1, 2. Here’s another of those North Walpole students who has won his way into the hearts of the Vermonters by his slick disposition and winsome ways. Women in his life? Well, it wouldn’t be Poncho without a gal on each arm. Just mention Walpole High and we bet bis eyes enlighten on mere mention of the word. Poncho has brought a lot of fun and vigor into the class. It would take us a long time to develop one just like him. Mr. MacCarthy, do you want the recipe?

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IS THE S A M P L E R ERNEST MOORE General Ernie Cursed be he irhn mores my bones J. V. Football 3; Spotlight Club 4; Junior Sock Dance 3; “June Mad” 4. W'c often wonder if Ernie did I lie posing for “Sleepy” in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” We only hope you don’t fall asleep some night driving out through the pastures on your way home to Westminster. It’s pretty dark so late at night. Ernie makes frequent trips to neighboring towns. He's trying to convince us it’s just for the ride. Quit kidding us! The Moore-Stack- Currier combination is one to watch out for. They spell dynamite. Ernie is another fellow gifted with brains, looks and personality. With these assets plus being a swell sport, there’s no doubt what the future holds for him. ELAINE MORSE College Lanie Love gilds the scene, and iromen guide the plot Interclass Basketball I, t; Cheerleader 3, 4; Intergym Basketball 3, 4; Spanish Club 4, 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Sock Dance 3; Operetta 4; Secretary of Home Room 1, 3. Did we hear a familiar laugh? Oh, yes!! It’s Elaine telling her story of falling, face down, on a porch one dark night. She is the cute girl from Oage- ville who has set many a heart astir, whether it be from Ding Island or the Xnry. We hear Elaine has a hobby reducing by standing on her head. If you want to reduce, just go to Elaine; she has all the answers. Elaine has been one of the snappy cheerleaders for the past two years, along with having good scholastic standards. She is gifted with beauty, brains and personality. RICHARD MOULTON (icneral Dick Think in the morning, act in the noon, eat in the evening, sleep in the night Dramatic Club 3; Monitor 4; “Old Kentucky Garden”3; Play Staff 3. Here is the little guv who has the brains and ideas of a genius. In sociology Mose has given Mr. MacCarthy some baffling moments. No matter what the subject is, Mose seems to be an expert in it. Besides being a quiz kid, he has made many a class merry with his funny remarks. A class wouldn’t go by without some amusing incident in which Mose has the leading part. He is quite an industrious lad, holding down a job after school. Good luck! JEAN NAUCEDER General Jcanie Anything for a quiet life (ilee Club 2; “The Gypsy Rover” 2. With her pleasing personality and good nature, Jean has no trouble with the date situtation. “Variety is the spice of life, says she. Besides keeping the fellows from out-of-town happy, Jean finds time for other interests. We wonder why you’re always laughing! Let us in on the fun! And there’s plenty of it when Jean and Betty get together. Keep on being happy, Jean, and making others happy, too. SHIRLEY NOWERS Commercial Shirl Variety's the eery spice of life Interclass Basketball 3; Badminton 2; Volleyball 3; (ilee Club 1, i: Hi! Schooler 4; Sampler Typist 4; Monitor 4. There's no man shortage as far as Shirl’s concerned. Keep them guessing is her motto! Shirl is one of our cutest numbers from Westminster. With her smile, pleasing personality and dashing eyes she has made many friends. She is one of the best monitors on the system. The corridors will be lost next year without her smiles for everyone. Basketball and dancing are Shirl's favorite means of recreation. We know that whatever Shirley does in the future will be tops

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'!' H E S A M I L E R BYRON BARRY,JR. General Barney” “Here is a true industrious fricml Football 4; Baseball i, 8, 4; Playnite i. The silent type who is a wizard on skiis. We heir that Byron can ski better than most people can walk. If you are in the mood for good stories, ask him about the times lie and Carl Garrett haunted the Ski Bowl and Pico leak. Byron still remains silent when the subject of girls comes up, but we wonder, Byron, we wonder! ( an you enlighten us? Whenever there’s work to lie done right away, just call on Byron. lie’s a wonderful sport and some- one we like to have around. ROBERT RIEXDEAU General “Bob “ in.e ii but ll r .sirenin I go a-fishing in Glee Club 1, i “Gypsy Rover” 4: Bob is another quiet member of the class but he manages to get around very well with a sophmore girl. They are really quite inseparable. At least that s what we gather. For a quiet, unassuming boy. Bob gets around and not alone cither. He is up on all the latest news and no matter what topic you happen to discuss. Bob will give you his version of what to do and how to do it. Well, never mind. Bob, you’ll get by. IRGINIA ROGEXSKI Commercial “Ginger “Xerer a dull moment Glee Club 1. i Junior Prom 8; Librarian 8; Monitor 4; senior Hop 8. (linger is another one of the senior girls who spends so much time in the typing room after school. If she isn’t dashing up to room it she’s headed for the State Theater. (linger has a quiet manner that makes her a wonderful friend. She always has a grin for everyone. She is one of the pride and joys of the commercial department. She has much ability in this line. Good luck. Ginger. Don’t ever stop smiling and making people happy! JAMES ROSS General “Jim To appreciate he tren ire'I, 'tis good r a man I hare some fifteen minute of hell' J. . Basketball 8; (ilee Club 1, 4; Dramatic Club 1. 4; Spotlight Club 8, 4; Monitor 4; Cafeteria Monitor Leader Dili! Schooler 3; Message From” Kliufu” 4; “Knave of Hearts i; Sophomore Xite i: “Gypsy Rover t. Class Vice President I. Do you see a flash swish by you? You can bet ten to one its Jim on his way to his monitor post. Either that or he’s making his daily jaunt to a certain house on School Street. Jimmy has done his share of hard work for the class and for the school. Keeping track of the cafeteria isn’t any small job. Xor is being Senior ( lass ice President! As a friend and good sport you couldn’t ask for any better. And as best dressed boy no one could be more tieserving! PA I L ROT THIEK College “Frenchy “Why make one girl happy and millions miserable (ilee Club 1. 3, 4; Band and Orchestra I. i. 8, 4; All State Orchestra 8, 4; Special Glee Club 3. 4; All New England Chorus 4; Spotlight Club i, 3, 4. Latin Club i: Thanksgiving Ball 4: Freshman Reception 4; Senior Hop 3; Junior Prom 3: “Gypsy Rover i: “An Old Kentucky Garden” 3; “An Old Spanish ( ustom t;“A Wedding t; President of Band and Orchestra 1; Spring Concert 4, 3, 4. “Frenchy is another one of the musical group in our class. Frenchy not only plays several instruments, but he has a marvelous singing voice. But, of course, you kn .w that from the operettas. Aside from music, he is quite an actor. Paul is the off girls one minute and on the next” type, but some day the right one will come along! With your music, acting, and scholastic ability you’ll go far.