Bellows Free Academy - Alpha Omega Yearbook (St Albans, VT)

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30 THE MERCURY SHEILA PARTLOW Sheila is one of those bright spots in the mind of every '32, For four years we have admired the golden tresses that crown Sheila's fair beauty and wondered why some people are so favored. Sheila's future is in the bal- ance: Will she be a lawyer, and fight in defense of justice, or a draftsman, and express for others' use the bright plans that fill her thoughts? She has done some fine work along the latter line. Here's to your own life plan, Sheila. May it be successful! Course: commercial. Honors: two penmanship certificates. EDSON PERKINS Edson is a very optimistic young man. As he comes smiling down the street, whistling, one sees that he be- lieves in looking only on the fair side of life. His friendly attitude has sur- rounded him With a crowd of friends. Edson, however, is also a student. He certainly knows his U. S. History, and can he 'fparlez vous l Edson is a mu- sician-if a saxophone player is includ- ed under that heading. Besides being a member of the Boys' Band, Edson also plays with the famed Albanians. Course: general. Honors: orchestra C2-3D 5 band C2-3- 4jg advertising committee of Senior Play C43- NORMAN PHELPS This Walter Raleigh from Georgia is very quiet and unassuming, but he has a way with the ladies. His gallant manners and natural charm coupled with a cheerful disposition just sweep them off their feet. ' Course: general. WILLIAMRENAUD You of course' know this young man with the nice red hair. And that smile! Who can resist it? Billy goes about things. in a very business-like manner- from managing the finances of THE MERCURY to being the leading man in the Senior Play. We always give Billy the job of treasurer because he has a way which makes everyone just hand over the money without thinking about it. Billy gets the marks too- nothing less than A's for him. We are all proud to have Bill in our class and wish him much success. Course: general. Honors: assistant Advertising man- ager of THE MERCURY Cglg Business manager of THE MERCURY f4j g Senior Play 142: class treasurer C4j. A HILDRETH RUSSELL Charming, sweet, dignified, and true -these are some of the qualities that go to make up Hildreth's rich person- ality. To know Hil is to love her, for once a friend she is always a friend. No wonder she is so popular. And is she capable? Well, she certainly knows how to manage a Senior Supper. We couldn't ask for a more gracious hostess than Hildreth. Course: general. , Honors: glee club CI-Zjg class sec- retary f4jg managing committee of Senior Play ROGER SOHOFIELD ' , Roddy is a quiet, reserved boy with Strangers, but is lively and confidential with his friends. He is an inveterate hunter and fisherman, and enjoys all outdoor sports. Roddy is also an ex- pert mechanic, having had plenty of practical experience with his Ford. We hope his experience will serve him in good stead when he is traveling the road of life. Course: general. . R Honors: grinds committee N

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THE MERCURY 29 the Class Poem is just one example of her ability. And for hard work, just watch Marjorie getting her Alumni notes together! Keep it up, Marjorie! Course: classical. Honors: glee club fl-2-35, principal fl-2, 3 class vice-president Q45 g Alum- ni editor of THE MERCURY Q4j 3 class poem Q4j g business committee of Senior Play 145, grinds committee CHARLENE MOFFATT This dainty bit of ivory and pale rose might have been an orchid in some rare old garden. Charlene is our mod- ern Helen of Troy, and does she lead the boys a merry chase? Charlene has quite a string of admirers. It stretches from Alabama to Detroit and from there back to Vermont. Would you believe it for one so small? Course: commercial. Honors: O. G. A., advertising com- mittee for Senior Play C45 5 grinds committee C4j. DOROTHY Mrorr Small, quiet, but merry and friendly describes one of the four Dorothies who look frightened when their name is called in U. S. History class. Dorothy is'very unassuming, yet she can toe-dance very well-at least, that's what the audience thought during the Senior Girls' Entertainment, and we value their opinion. According to the reports we hear from her typing and stenography, we think that Dot would make a good secretary for someone- perhaps for the next President. Good luck, Dot! Course: commercial. Honors: typing pin: bookkeeping certificateg penmanship certificate. LENA NARDINE A more cheerful girl than Lena can't be found. She greets you with such a charming smile that at once your heart goes out to her. Her rather re- served manner makes her liked by all her friends. Lena hopes to be a nurse and we are sure she will realize this ambition. Best luck, Lena! Course: commercial. Honors: glee club C255 typing pins O. A. T. 25-, 50-words. ADELAIDE NIXON Did you ever before see a person like Adelaide? She is certainly quite unusual. Do you want to know a secret? To the world Adelaide appears quiet and retiring. However, her friends know her to be quite different. Under- neath her dignihed, quiet appearance lurks the imp of mischief, ready to ap- pear at the slightest provocation. We know her to be humorous, jolly, good- natured, and a good sport. Our class just couldn't get along without Ade- laide. Course: commercial. Honors: penmanship certificate QI, g bookkeeping certificate. FRANCIS O'CONNELL A rare bird Fracas is free, white, and almost twenty. He plays football and base- ball with the best of them. Francis is the most carefree of our senior boys. lt is a known fact that even a history exam is incapable of making him worry. He has a faculty for telling remarkable stories. Some of them are so remarkable that they are incredible, but the upper classes consider them invaluable to the educa- tion of the freshman. Happy landings, Fracas l Course: general. Honors: glee club Czjg football f4j g baseball Q2-3-45 g advisory board of Athletic Association Q4j.

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THE MERCURY 31 JAMES SCULLY That tall, slim, dark-haired fellow with the famous walk is no less than James Scully. Wouldn't Jimmy make a good detective-especially disguised as a maid? Jimmie was once a big football player, but that was before he became an Uactressf' And did you know that Jimmie is also a military man of a few years, experience? That is where he gets his walk. When you meet him on the street he snaps out a very militaristic Hello, Well, Sergeant, we hope that the President sees you and makes you a general. Course: general. Honors: glee club principal Q2-gj. ROBERT SOULE Death will come some day and take me, but I ain't dead yet. Noisy? Sure, but full of pep. That's B-h-obby. Bob can yell louder ithan anybody else in school, but he 'also has numerous other accomplishments. You should see Bob dance. He uses the same strut that won many of the class basketball games this year. ' Bobby plays a mean game of bridge at Larry's kitchen tunks. Best of luck, Bob-doubled and redoubled. Course: commercial. Honors: glee club C2-3-4, g two typ- ing certificatesg one shorthand certifi- categ penmanship certificateg typing pin. PERSIS START This happy lass with the twinkling eyes and golden hair is just bubbling over with school spirit all the time. Whether making a long shot on the ,basketball court or leading the old Fight-Fight, Skimpsey has the inter- est of B. F. A., at heartf If therefs anything being started anywhere, just look for Persis, for shels surely there with all her enthusiasm. The school will certainly miss her pep when she's gone, but we know she'll make a bright spot wherever she is. Course: classical. Honors: fBurlington H. S.J volley ball captain frjg CB. F. A.j cheer leader Q2-3-4jg vice-president fzjg glee club Q3-4Jg secretary-treasurer of glee club C355 basketball Q3-4j, cap- tain .f4Jg Senior Playg junior prize speaking Cgrd prizejg vice-president Athletic Association EVELYN STEVENSON Here is a girl who has a true sense of values. Evelyn doesn't go out much for public speaking, but we know her qualities are plentiful. First and fore- most, she is a good student. Teachers sigh with relief when it comes her turn to recite. She is musical, too. The piano is her instrument, and she under- stands it well. Along with this Evelyn has good looks. That wavy hair' of hers is famed. We've heard that Evelyn has a failing for the Best families. Course: commercial. Honors: two typing pinsg penman- ship certificate. . CHARLENE STRAIT Charlene is like the proverbial owl, The more he heard the less he spoke. It may be difficult to engage her in con- versation, yet her extent of knowledge is apparent in all her studies, especially in French. In her encouraging smile and snappy black eyes one cannot but read her friendliness. Likely this last quality will help her in her future career as a teacher. Good luck, Charlene, and may you enjoy your work. Course: general. Honors: glee club CContinued on page 443