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

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THE SAMPLER MARY HELEN LAWLOR Mary Helen “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” Home Ec Club 1; H. R. Vice Pres. 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3. Jokes drowned in girlish giggles — a step-lively walk — burnt spice hair offsetting the blueness of her eyes — chat ’n chew — bangle bracelets and neckerchiefs — “Silly, what’s the matter with you?” — “Family picnics in the park.” ELIZABETH JOAN LEAHY Lizzy “Thoughtfulness is the essence of friendship.” Home Ec Club 1; Basketball 2; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 4; Senior Play 4. The proverbial girl with the curl right in the middle of her forehead — close-cropped coiffure — comely conversational- ist — pleasant tranquility painted with whispering smiles — profile of a Grecian goddess — “coke” fiend — “An opal and a purple violet.” FRANCIS WILLIAM LOWE “ He that hath patience may compass anything.” Strictly a bachelor — the reserved friendliness of a doe — a hum and a streak,—it’s Captain Lowe, third division of overshoes three buckles up, in his ’49 Ford — wheat-bread blonde hair — just naturally polite — “White birches on the mountainside.” GEORGE LESLIE LOWE Bud “ Keep your face to the sunshine, and you cannot see the shadows.” 100 watt smile — sturdiest material covered with gentle softness—a suave boyishness—church-like quietness and manners of the queen’s court — “What time is it?” — as warm and friendly as the clasp of a little boy’s hand — “Dreamboat at the corner drugstore.” 29

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THE SAMPLER DOMINIC PHILIP KISSEL Dom “Cursed be he that moves my bones.” Baseball 2; Special Glee Club 2. Easy-going silence with a blond crew cut — First Na- tional’s right hand man — a frankly sleepy look about him — lazy, don’t-laugh-unless-you-want-to humor — “No sense doing somethin’ I don’t have to!” — “Refugee from the routine!” JOHN RICHARD KRAMER Moose Behold the mighty Spanish athlete. Marvel at the bull he throws.” Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3. Husky athletic build and sleek black hair — serenity from Staten Island — an air of cool indifference — Mario Lanza records — devotion to the Dodgers — pitching personified — friendliness with an easy-going element — “The deep rumble of a pounding surf.” SHIRLEY ANNE LAMPHERE Shirl “I can be as good as I please, if I please to be good.” Hi! Schooler 1; Christmas Pageant 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; School State Auditor 3; H. R. Treas. 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Play 4. A buoyant blonde with sparkling blue eyes which keep up a conversation almost as well as she does — effervescent giggles — a smile that includes everyone in the crowd — a certain “be friendly” air — “Twinkling stars in the mid- night sky.” ANN MARIE LAWLOR Ann “My kindness excells my red hair.” Home Ec Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 2, 3, 4; Spring Concert 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Monitor 4; Sampler Business Man- ager 4; Senior Play 4. Irish red hair minus the temper — taciturn — dreamy, hand-knitted sweaters — quiet as dawn — babysitting, a profitable hobby — skin frescoed with freckles — intelli- gence tempered with good humor — when Irish eyes are are smiling — “Cameos and clarinets.” 28

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THE SAMPLER JOAN CAROL LYNA Joan “ got up at the crack of daum, stuffed up the crack and went back to beef.” Science Club 1, 2; Christmas Pageant 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; “Mikado” 3: Spotlight Club 4, “How to Propose” 4; Special Glee Club 4; Senior Play 4. Cutest thing since 7-Up spiked with pistachio — dainty from head to toe — dancing feet and a dancing heart — long- lashed, smoky-blue eyes — daintiness dashed with mystery — “Pink and white bonbons in a crystal bowl.” JEROME JOSEPH McARDLE Jerry “His heart is as far from fraud, as heaven from earth.” Basketball 1, J.V. Manager 3, Varsity Manager 4; H. R. Representative 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; J.V. Football 3, Varsity 4; Track 3, 4; Monitor 3, Captain 4; S.A.B. 4; Football Formal 4; Jr. High Tournament 4; “A Connecticut Yankee” 4. A tactful leader — sincere and innocent gaze — that foot- ball player stride! — “Darn it all!” — dry humor appearing at the least expected moments — dogged determination and hesitant cockiness — poker-faced joker — “The low rumble of far off thunder.” CAROLYN McCLAREY Carolyn “Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Science Club 1; Football Formal 4. The friendliness of a budding crocus — shadow-soft walk — a wealth of popular tunes at her fingertips — favorite pastime: listening to her popular record library — “Are you kidding?” — a subtle smile and withdrawn amiability — “A morning sun breaking through the mist.” WILLIAM LAWRENCE McELROY Bill “The safest way to double your money is to fold it.” Spotlight Club 4; “How to Propose” 4. A debonair lad disguised with a cloak of shyness — sleepy eyelids — good-natured card shark — another member of the First National gang — congenial smile of ease — one of the front walk sentinels — “Dynamite in dungarees.” 30