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

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RUEY BRODINE Ruey A good mind possesses a kingdom. Hi Schooler 1, 2, 3; Senior Sampler 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2; Monitor 4; All-State 1, 2, 3, 4; Advertising Chairman, Sr. Hop 3; Special Glee Club 3, 4. Tamed, curly red hair — trip to Iowa every summer — “Oh! Did I tell you what happened?” — Sparkling blue eyes — Vermont Academy’s contribution to B. F. H. S. — Consistently raising the “cla.s curve” — Phi Beta Kappa? ELIZABETH RAE BROOKS Betty A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse. Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 3, 4; All-State 2, 3, 4. Accomplished saxaphonist—soft as velvet voice—“Oh, for Pete’s sake!”—straw-colored hair with warm blue eyes—fond of horses — quiet nature with frank eyes and a constant trace of a smile. MARLENE BARBARA BROWN Chickie Why should a worm turn? It’s probably just the same on the other side. Quick temper — spaghetti and meatballs — “Want to see her? Go to Whelan’s.” — soft brown hair with eyes to match — rough and tough soccer player — pencil cocked over one ear. BONITA ANN BUCKLEY Bonnie America’s best buy for a nickel is a telephone call to the right man. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Softball 1, 2; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club Secretary 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Monitor Lieu- tenant 4; Cheerleaders 2, 3, Captain 4; All-State 4; Athletic Association Secretary 3, President 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4. Flirtatious bundle of energy — personality plus!—Happy-go- lucky captain of the rah! rah! girls — basketball high-scorer — polished dancing talent — ricochet romancer. 20

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 ■ MARGARET MARY BISSONNETTE Bizzy A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2; Spotlight Club 4; Camera Club 4. Smiling brown eyes — loyal sports follower — “Did he say any- thing about me, Muggs?” — frequent silly spells — “Brattleboro? W-e-1-1-1.” — appealing Ipana smile. FRANCES JOSEPHINE BOBROWSKI Franny you don’t say anything, you won’t be called on to repeat it. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; All State 1, 2, 3, 4. Easy-going, hazel-eyed blonde — neat blouses and skirts — “gee whiz!” — friendly fluter of band — looking toward a Florence Nightingale future — experiments in cooking — quick as a wink blush. FRANK PLATT BOLLES Frankie You can never trust a woman; she may be true to you. Football 3, 4; Senior Sampler 4; S. A. B. treasurer 3, 4; Spotlight Club 4; Vice President 4; Boys’ State 3; Monitor Captain 4; Model U. N. Delegate 3; Latin Club Vice President4. Superlative sense of humor — “Absolutely!” — endlessly reliable and efficient — top-notch debater — “you think you’ve got it bad; I get up at 4:30 A.M.” — jolly face, topped with enviable curly hair. ELIZABETH JEAN BRAGG Jeanie Poet’s food is love. Hi Schooler 2, 3, 4; Sampler 4; Monitor 4. Expressive blue eyes accentuated by long sweeping eyelashes — a natural wit—“Oh, creeps!”—expresses herself best in her poems — busy class helper — likes Maine and what it offers. 19

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JOANNE LENA BUSHWAY Jo I'm not denying women are foolish; God Almighty made them to match the men. Athletic Association Treasurer 4; Senior Sampler Board 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 4; Camera Club 4; Girls’ State 3; Regular Monitor 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Eyes that sparkle with mischief — efficiency coated with charm — poison ivy apple picker—vigorous cheerleader—perpetual beam- ing smile — capable class fund holder for three years. SALLY JOAN BUXTON Sally There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lip. Hi Schooler staff 2, 3; Spotlight Club 3; Latin Club 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3, Captain 4. High-stepping captain of the majorettes—a blue-eyed blonde with a distracting walk — accomplished pianist and dancer — sudden “hello’s” and “good-bye’s” in a fiurr)—over-the-shoulder glances and a strong right arm. JOHN JOSEPH BYRNES John I'll find a way or make it. Spotlight Club 4. White bucks and sport clothes — a cheery “Hi” for all — Irish North Walpolite — long loping stride — quizzical glances — con- firmed party goer and street walker — he-s mastered the practical joke. SHIRLEY ARDINE CARTER Shirley Everything's got a moral if you can only find it. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2; Regular Monitor 4. Naturally curly black hair—Buicks and jalopy races — artist at cracking gum — Whose pencil have you got, Shirley?—colored cinch belts—more bounce to the ounce—effervescence of cham- pagne. 21