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

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THE MERCURY ning manner and excellent qualities will take him a long way on the road to success. Here's to you, Clayton! Course: Scientific. Honors: Football 13, 41, Hockey 141, lylercury Staff-Athletics Editor 141, Athletic Association 111, Junior Jamboree 141, Grinds Committee 141, Radio Program 141, Green Key 141- 1 JGHN CHADWICK A laugh a day keeps the blues away. To those who don't know him he appears to be quiet and conservative, but when you get acquainted you quickly learn that he has more laughable gags than Joe Penner. John loves fun and frolic and is always in the midst of any excitement. He is a commercial stu- dent-and a good one, too. Course: Commercial. Honors: Typing Seals 120, 25, 30, 351, 141, Bookkeeping Certificate 121, Penman- ship Certificate 111, 95-word Gregg Tran- scription Letter Tests FRANCES CH EVALIER When you are walking down the corridor, and you hear an uncontrollable peal of laughter, you will know that Franny is around. Franny's personality has won many friends for her. Besides being a very good student, she is also a fine athlete. This is shown by the marks on her report card and her excellent basketball record. We should like to know who her secret passion is. We may find out yet. Best of luck, Franny. Course: Commercial. Honors: Basketball 12, 3, 41, All State Team 141, Athletic Association 111, Junior Jamboree Committee 131, Ivy Day Commit- tee 141, Gold Key 141, Bookkeeping Certi- ficate 121, Typing Seals 131, Venus Velvet Shorthand Certificate 141, Typing Progress Card 131, 105-word Gregg Transcription Letter Tests NORMAN CONSTANTINE Still waters run deep Norman is a quiet, unassuming chap-but don't let that fool you. If any excitement 11 arises, Norman is sure to be in the thick of it. He has distinguished himself in class- rooms, as well as on the football field. He's pretty smooth on a dance fioor-isn't he girls? Course: Scientihc. Honors: Football 13, 41, Radio Program 141, Bookkeeping Certificate MARJORIE CULVER HA thing of beauty is a joy forever, It,s loveliness increases: it will never Pass into nothingnessf, Hbdidgen has many points to her credit but the most outstanding are her radiant smile and cheerful Hi! She is a favorite with everyone. Course: Scientific. Honors: Class Secretary 121, Proof reader for the Mercury 13, 41, Athletic Asso- ciation 111, Librarian 141, Class History 141, Gold Key ALAN DAVIDSGN Is he popular? You betl Is he an ath- lete? Look at his tennis and basketball rec- ords. Is he nice? Just watch the way the girls-and teachers-beam on him. And lastly, is he capable? His honors seem to say, Yes! Course: Scientific. Honors: Class Treasurer 141, Advertising Manager of MERCURY 131, Managing Editor of Mercury 141, Senior Play 141, Junior Prive Speaking 131, Junior Jamboree 13, 41, Boys' Band 11, 21, Radio Program 141, Green Key 141, Debating Club 13, 41, Bas- ketball 13, 41, Tennis 12, 3, 41, Mfusic Com- mittee 141. ROBERT DESO Here is one of our most promising young men. He is overloaded with business ability and makes use of it at all times. Robert al- ways has a smile for his friends and he is always ready to help them at any time. Course: Commercial. Honors: Assistant Football Manager 131, Football Manager 141, 40-word pin in typing 131, zo, 25, 30, 35 word seals in typing 131, 100-word Gregg Transcription Letter Tests 151.

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10 ROSWELL BEVINS Although Roswell is a quiet young man in school, it is reported that he is not always so. At times he forgets his shyness and goes to call on the fair sex. He is one of the most carefree boys in the senior class. Nothing bothers him-not even English III. Course: Commercial. . Honors: Football C4J, Grinds Committee C4J, Bookkeeping Certificate C2J. PAULINE BLENNERHASSETT Polly,' is one of the quiet members of our class. It is hard to find out very much about her, as she doesn't take part in many of the class activities. Although she may get Hpeevedl' once in a while, she is still our true friend. 'fPolly doesn't believe in flattery. We won- der why. We know she will succeed in everything she undertakes. Course: Commercial, Honors: Typing Pin C40 wordj Cgj, Bookkeeping Certificate C2J, Penmanship final certificate CIJ, Penmanship Business Cer- tificate CID, Venus Velvet Shorthand Certi- ficate C4J, 95-word Gregg Transcription Let- ter Tests C4J. J JANE BRADLEY Besides being a staunch supporter of B. F. A. Jane is wide awake and on the lookout for fun and mischief. She delights in giggling, teasing others and most of all in talking. Jane has a sparkling personality that attracts many. We'll miss you, Jane. Course: Scientific. , Honors: Senior Play C4j, Prize Speaking C3j, Junior Jamboree Committee C3l, Class Prophecy C4J, Gold Key C4j, Dramatic Club C4l, Debating Club C3, 4J, Edmund's Me- morial Prize Essay-Honorable Mention CARLETON BRULEY Carleton is that type of person who just digs right in and works at a thing until he masters it. His eyes always have a mis- chievous twinkle, and he surely can tell a good joke, but it's all in fun! He is an en- thusiastic hunter and enjoys all outdoor sports. Good luck! ' THE MERCURY Course: Commercial. Honors: Hockey C5J, Radio Program Cjj, Venus Velvet Shorthand Certificate C5J, Typ- ing Progress Card C30 wordsj C4J, Book- keeping Certificate C3j, Advanced Bookkeep- ing Certificate HELEN CALCAGNI Helen is one of our real personalities. Did you ever see anyone quite like her? No, you couldn't possibly, because there is just one of her, the one and only Jim , Helen was chosen the most talkative girl of the Senior Class-but have you heard her speak on the platform? She is grand! Helen also plays basketball, is a member of the Gold Key, is in the Senior play. All in all she is quite the popular girl in B. F. A. We Wish that We could all do as well. Here's luck to you, Helen. Course: Scientific. , Honors: Senior play C4J, Prize Speaking C3l, State Oratorical District C4J, first prize, State Oratorical Finals C4J, third place C4J, Basketball C2, 3, 4J, Junior Jamboree Com- mittee C3, 45, Gold Key C4D, Ivy Day Speech C4D, Ivy Day Committee C4J, Radio Pro- gram C4J, Member of Executive Council C4J, Girl's Athletic Council C4J, Honorable men- tion in Edmunds' Memorial Essay Contest 437. BERNARD CAlWPBELL Bernard is one of the quiet and conscien- tious workers of our class. A lover of nature and birds and Howers. He is also a very good cook, preparing dishes that are very tasty. He may be a chef someday, who knows! Course: Commercial. Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C2J, Ad- vanced Bookkeeping Certificate C3j, Junior Prize Speaking C3j, Typing Progress Card C4J, Typing Pin C40 wordsj C4j, Librarian C4v 59- CLAYTON CARROLL Clayton possesses those fine characteristics which make him such a good classmate: de- termination, politeness, and popularity. He is fond of sport and entertainment. His win-

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12 CHARLOTTE DEVVART Once a friend, always a friend Buddie,'l our class musician, is noted for her agreeable temper and her sweet smile. She has shown her ability in prize speaking, in the Dramatic Club and-well, everyone knows how she can play the piano and the violin. Course: Commercial. Honors: Vice-President 115, Prize Speak- ing 1Second Prize5 135, Orchestra 11, 2, 35, All State Orchestra 145, Junior Jamboree 13, 45, Class Song 145, Radio Committee 145, Dramatic Club 145, Debating Club 13, 45, 50-word Typing Pin 145 110-word Gregg Transcription Letter Tests 145, Venus Velvet Shorthand Certificate 145. VIVIAN DRAFFIN A shiny bicycle, a striped jacket and we see Vivian pedaling down the street. Vivian prefers a bicycle to an automobile. You really can't blame her as it is much cheaper and safer to operate. Here's hoping for a bigger and better bicycle, Vivian! Course: Commercial. Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate 125, Ad- vanced Bookkeeping Certificate 135, 40-word Typing Pin 135, Venus Velvet Shorthand Certificate 145, Radio Committee 145, 100- word Gregg Transcription Letter Tests 145. lWAVIS FIELD Mavis,s quietness has been an everlasting joy to her teachers. She lends an attentive ear to all that's said and keeps the knowledge stored within her mind until the occasion demands her answer to any baffling problems. Best of luck, Mavis! Course: Scientific. Honors: Class Secretary 145, Senior Play Committee 145, Athletic Association 115, Junior Jamboree 13, 45, Grinds Committee 145, Bookkeeping Certificate 125, Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate 135, Debating Club 135- RHODA FOGG To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Strong is will. THE MERCURY VVe all admire Rhoda for her courage, and although she hasn't made her presence known by shouts of self-praise, we are all conscious of her by her kind deeds and cheerful words. Course: Scientific. Honors: Class Vice-President 135, Ex- change Editor of lilercury 135, Literary Editor of lifercury 145, Senior Play 145, Honorable lylention in Edmunds Memorial Essay Contest 135, Dramatic Club 145, De- bating Club 13, 45, U. V. M. State Literary Contest, First Prize in Poetry 145, Class Poem CHARLES FONDA The Prof is an exceedingly popular fel- low with a strong desire for a good time. His fingers travel over the keys of his saxophone as swiftly as his bright-colored roadster travels over the highway. He has made his mark in school activities as well as in out-of-school activities. Course: Scientific. Honors: Orchestra 11, 2, 35, All State Orchestra 135, Band 11, 2, 3, 45, Radio Committee 145, Radio Program 145, Ivy Day Program 145. MARGUERITE FORTIN Donlt take life too seriously, For you'll never get out of it alive. Peppy-cheerful-jolly-funny-lively- quick-gay-all describe our vivacious Mar- guerite. She's the life of the party! Things are never quiet or dull when Peggy's around. Here's to a happy future. Peggy! Course: Commercial. Honors: 40-word Typing Pin 135, Book- keeping Certificate 125, Typing Seals, 20, 25, 30, 35 words 135, loo-word Gregg Tran- scription Letter Tests ROBERT GALE Good things come Wrapped up in small packages. If you see a small fellow swinging up the corridor trying hard to keep the twinkle out of his eye and look like a dignified senior, you are observing none other than our own Robert Gale. Robert's ready wit and his L I