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

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ALLAN OLIN RANDALL Civic Buddy “I am a part of all that I have met.” Freshman Reception 4; Monitor 4. Buddy, who is our only veteran of World War II, has added a lot of wit and colorful sayings to the class of ’51. Since joining our class in the Sophomore year, he’s been a pretty busy boy. with his many talents. Radio repairman, mechanic, and janitor are only a few of his many occu- pations. He has been one of the mainstays of the monitor system. Hard work is a guarantee of success. JUNE CORINE ROBINSON Civic “Gentle of speech. beneficent of mind.” 11 Fc “ June Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4 ; Junior Prom 3. June is one of the small girls of the class, only five foot two. She is one of the many who lives in town and seems to be constantly on the go. A rather quiet girl. June always has a smile and friendly word for everyone. Although her plans for the future are as yet undecided, she is sure to find her place. EDMUND FRANCIS ROCK Civic Eddie “I heard I he chimes at midnight.” Football 3. Co-Captain 4; Baseball 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Rotarian 4. Eddie’s our tall, husky, good-looking addition from North Walpole. He will be long remembered for his talents in the sports field. Neither the football team nor the fairer sex could have gotten along without him. Variety must indeed be the spice of life to this happy-go-lucky fellow because he never seems to settle down to a one-and-only. You’ve been a great classmate. Eddie. The Navy will be getting the best. PHYLLIS OLIVE ROUTHIER General Phyllis “Music makes the world go round. Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Vermont Music Festival 1. 2. 4; Spotlight Club 3. 4; Special Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Play Nite 3; Senior Play 4; Office Asst. 4. Smiles for everyone flashing white teeth — shortest haircut in school — French accent in the Senior Play exhibition on roller skating plenty of pep — fine alto voice — scads of jokes to tell smooth dancer player of the clarinet frequent visitor across the border in Canada long walks across the bridge good friend to us all and. what’s more, she can still come up smiling, when things are hard. PATRICIA JANE RUMRILL General Pat “The silent girl is the best to listen to.“ Monitor 4. Pat is one of our out-of-town girls, hailing from Rockingham. She is quiet, but always has a joke or two to tell. One of those wonderful Home Economics students, we hear she’s quite the cook! Her long list of friends will miss her next year.

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CONSTANCE CATHERINE OLBRYCH Commercial Conny “It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Basketball 1, 2; Softball 2: Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2. 3, 4; Librarian 3; Freshman Reception 4; Sophomore Party 2; Junior Party 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Conny is one of those girls who gives “Kentucky” a full time backing. Just mention the word and watch her hop. She is also the girl that has ail the trouble trying to get out at night. Say, kids, have you ever seen Conny dancing? If not. you surely are missing something. Could be the reason for her being such a quick stepper as a majorette. We are all behind you 100% for the future. r ELLEN RAE PARRIS Civic Ellen “She wears her heart upon her sleeve Basketball 1; Science Club 1. Who’s that girl always seen riding around in a blue Chevie? Ellen. She is seemingly a quiet girl till you get to know her. She loves fun and i? always ready with at least one joke. One of her chief interests is in sports, of which she is an ardent fan. Pleasing smile and personality mean a happy future. Don ‘7 must complain the cards are ill-shuffled, till I have a good hand Don is the quietest boy in the class. Rumor says he is quite a star at skating and card playing. What would he do without his trusty motor- cycle? Don works after school and he is always ready to advance a small loan to his buddies, who, by the way, are numerous. A quiet nature and determination will take you far, Don. ANTHONY JOSEPH PONESSA Civic Ton “He was always in a triangle, like Napoleon’s hat J. V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football Formal 4. A fine figure of a boy, if we have ever seen one. Tony is the politest boy in the class. He has been a basketball star since he first came to ui from Kurn Hattin. He made the Varsity his sophomore year and w wonder how we could have gotten along without him. With his all around personality. Tony is sure to make friends wherever he goes. Here- wishing him good luck and happiness. JEANNE ELIZABETH PORTER Commercial Jeanne “The devil cannot tie a woman’s tongue Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Sophomore Party 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Junior Party 3; Cafeteria 1; Monitor 4. A sparkling smile, brown hair, five feet tall, pretty eyes, lots of humor, vim, vigor, and zest — that’s all our Jeanne. Jeanne is a very good sup- porter of the teams and can always be found at the games. If you don’t know her very well, you are missing a lot of fun. You are going a long way, Jeanne, and we wish you the best of luck.

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REGINA TARBELL RUSHTON College Reg 1 diet on any kind of food I can get my hands on. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softbali 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Spring Concert 1, 2, 3; Vt. Music Festival 1. 2; N. E. Music Festival 2; Latin Club 2, 3. President 4; Monitor 4; Vice-President H. Ec. Club 3; Spotlight Club 1. 2. 3. 4; A. A. Treasurer 4; Junior Party«3; Freshman Reception 4; Freshman Party 1; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Sophomore Party 2; Senior Hop 3; Junior High Tournament 4; Hi! Schooler 2, Business Manager 4; Journalism Award 3; Sampler Busi- ness Manager 4; Senior Play 4; Play Nite 2, 3, 4 ; Prize Play 2; Office Asst. 3, 4. Activities?? She’s always in there pitching, softball or otherwise. She likes parties, particularly Pajama Parties, — large red polka dots. Knit- ting?? Reg is a whiz, doing all those argyle socks and sweaters while baby sitting. When work is to be done, mimeographing, refereeing, and football programs, she is there. Here’s success with a capital “S.” BARBARA MARIE SCANLON Civic Barb Of two evils, choose to he the least.” Junior Prom 3; Sophomore Party 2: Cafeteria 1; Senior Hop 3; Junior Party 3. Here’s one of the very quiet members of our class, but one who is always ready to lend a helping hand when assistance is needed. Her in- terests seem to be mainly outside of school. Her secret ambition is to get a car. Her future, as yet undecided, is sure to be filled with success and happiness. ► COLLEEN JANE SHUFELDT College Colleen The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Basketball 1; Tennis 4;'Band 1, 2, 3; Special Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Vt. Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3. 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4; Senior Hop 3; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Senior Play 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3, Lit. Ed. 2; Play Nite 1, 3, 4; Prize Play 3; Monitor 4; Art Award 3; Class Secretary 1. A little lass — soft brown hair — velvet eyes — a mighty punch — personality — warm smile — friendly manner. She was a great asset to the Special Glee Club and Orchestra: ask her about the fun on the trips. A great backer of the Spotlight Club, Colleen was Best Actress Notable. We’ll always remember her as Cornelia in “Our Heart» Were Young and Gay.” Success in high school is prophetic of the future. V NANCY ANNE SHUFELT General A'a icj There is a good time coming Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria 1, 2, 3. Nancy is another girl that hails from Saxtons River. She can usually be found square dancing at Benson’s or after Grange meetings. Her other interests run to men, skating, china doll and cup collections, and sports. As a willing pianist, she can contribute to the life of any party Good luck. BARBARA JOAN SIMONDS Civic Chatter Good things come in small packages.” Band 1, 2; Latin Club 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Party 3; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Cafeteria 1, 2, 4; Sampler Art Ed. 4. “Good things come in small packages,” they say. This fits Chatter, the smallest member of our class. Why the nickname? Stay around her a few minutes and you will find out. There is no stopping her talking, once she gets started. When Barbara gets out of high school, she plans to design a special car so that all under five feet tall who take Drivers Training can reach the pedals. With her pleasing personality, she will go far.