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

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THE SAMPLER GLADYS ERMA BENDIG Gladys “ Her thoughts as still as the waters under a ruined mill. Bright blue eyes under a spray of dark lashes — careless, springy walk — impossible giggle breaking into a gust of laughter — a fervent bubble gum fan — “You’re a screech” — enthusiastic square dancer — ambition: Secretary. BARBARA RUTH BENSON Barb “Mamj receive advice', few profit by it.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Earnest, enchanting eyes — crystal clear complexion — stalwart guard for Mrs. Jones — square dancing devotee — serene, unruffled temperament — “Gee Whiz” — unerring dependability — ambition: Coaching. ELIZABETH ANN BLAKE Betty “The harder match'd, the greater victory.” Play Night 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Science Club 1; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3; Color Guard 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Cafeteria 3; Senior Play 4. Pert friendly blue eyes — enthusiastic color guard — inevitably hoarse — puckish laugh — “Oh, fish” — frequent spats with twin brother Bill — non-paying patron of the Opera House — walks with a bounce — ambition: Art. WILLIAM FRANCIS BLAKE Bill “Generosity can find no equal.” Science Club 1; Hi! Schooler 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Tall thin usher at the local cinema — big Irish grin — levis and turtle neck sweaters — “Thanks, you’re a real buddy” — the little chuckle and then the roar — short-cropped brown hair and glasses — the speed demon in the blue Ply- mouth — ambition: Radio. 18

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THE SAMPLER RICHARD BYRON BARROWS Dick “ He only is a well-made man who has a good determination.” Track 4. Grinning Gagevillite — basketball zealot — attentive machines student — “Lay off” — borrower of the family auto — bashful brown eyes — deliberate speaker — ambi- tion: Farming. CHARLES WILLIAM BASHAW Charlie “A man must not swallow more beliefs than he can digest.” Science Club 1, 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4: Basketball 3, Varsity 4: School State 4; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3. Blushing blue-eyed blond — our class Rembrandt future Davis Cupper — “Gee! What a shot” — sensational set-shooter — calm and self-possessed — staunch National Guardsman — ambition: Tennis pro. CAROL FRANCES BAXTER Bonnie “The most efficient labor-saving device is money.” Tennis 1; Senior Sampler 3; Librarian 4. Diminutive commercial “enthusiast” — envy-inspiring auburn waves — white bucks and wool socks — head tossing walk — favorite off-limits hangouts — Ernie’s in North Walpole — “Sight-seer” in Springfield and Claremont — ambition: Medical secretary. NANCY FLORENCE BELL Nance “Beauty’s best Companion is Modesty.” Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Senior Sampler 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4; National Honor Society. 4. Quiet, courteous and neat — efficient shorthand student — unfailing politeness — soft spoken monitor — “Oh, Gee” — daily jaunt from Grafton — crystal clear enunciation — ambition: Secretarial school. 17

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THE SAMPLER SHEILA MAE BLANCHARD Sheila “Love your enemies for they will tell you your faults.” Cheerleader 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; “Mikado” 2; Senior Sampler 3; School State 3; Senior Hop 3; Play Night 4; Senior Play 4; All State 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4. Scintillating, infectious smile — meadow lark from the “Mikado” — happy-go-lucky — “My father won’t let me” -— sole damsel in electricity class — warm, affable snickers — lofty, clear tones — ambition: Longley School of Music. ARTHUR FRANCIS BOLLES Art ‘‘Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes.” Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; “Mikado” 2; Ski Club 3, 4; Play Night 3; School State 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4. One of the music department’s three-letter men — pointless puns and loud laughter — experienced actor — a lawyer’s gift for arguing — “Cut the comedy” — four year grid sub — back-slapping extrovert — ambition: Civil engineer. FRANCIS ANTHONY BOUCHER Frannie ‘‘A man should ever be the friend of beauty in distress. Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football 4; Track 4; School State 4; Football Formal 4. Curly blond thatch — “Seen Dot?” — student by neces- sity — always seen walking — unpredictable as the weather — devoted huntsman — willing heart and strong hand — ambition: Sportsmen’s guide. GEORGE ARTHUR BOUSQUET Junie “Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is in thinking of it again.” Tennis 1; J. V. Baseball 1, Varsity 4; J. V. Basketball I, 2, 3; J. V. Football 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4. A compact bundle of T.N.T. — a wide grin and a chirping hello — polka-dot ties his special — a rugged individual on the gridiron — absent-minded door-tender — “You tell ’em, head” — staccato chuckle — ambition: Admiral. 19