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

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1936 volume:

S We E 13. F. A. T MEQLQQRY 0 R S S U E x n fwfr'-r 'v' Y --f -ll F your father attended high school in this Vicinity, undoubtedly he bought HIS graduation clothes at TWlGG'S. Styles have changed a lot, yesf r 1 I but the standards of good clothing are just as high today as they vw ere ti . VVe say this because we've been outfitting men and young men correctly since 1872. VVe know you're interested in having graduation clothes right, and our ex- perience from years of specializing in nien's wear is your assurance of that. A few suggestions:- Blue Serge and Cheviot Suits, single or double breasted White Broadcloth Shirts, with or without attached collars White Flannel Trousers Neckwear, dark blue with diagonal stripes or small designs Hose, dark blue or black with clocks Of course, we extend the customary lllfffy discount to members of the graduating class, but more than that we offer you the high quality which has always character- ized clothing at Twiggs. ST. 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Degrees in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineer- ing, Arts, and Sciences. Military and riding instructions under United ' States Army Cavalry Officers in- cluded in moderate tuition fee. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR VERMONT STUDENTS ll' For further information, address: THE REGISTRAR, NORWICH UNIVERSITY Northfield, Vermont Editorial Staff Managing Editor . . . PHILIP DAVID Associate Managing Editor . GORDON IJEXVART Editor .... . DORIS HUNT Literary Editor . RALPH GUYETTE Feature Writer ..... MARGARET LEWIS Sports Editors L. SIMPSON, R. SP.-XULDING, D. SUNDERLAND News Editor . . ....... RUTH ARKINSON Reporters . B. MCLAUGHLIN, W. RICHARDSON, R. CORRIGAN, B. FIELD Exchange Editor ........ VIRGINIA PURRIER Alumni Editor . .... VVILMA VVELLS Periscope Editors . . CARLTON MURPHY, VIRGINIA FISHER Business Stali Business Manager . . RICHARD BRUSH Advertising Manager . . . EDGAR IVIILLER Assistant Advertising Manager . EDWARD CORLISS Advertising Solicitor . . CHARLES PRESTON Circulation Manager . . . ALICE VAIL Assistant Circulation Manager . . . SYLVIA HARRIS Faculty Advisers MISS CHANDLER MISS ADAMS MISS CATLIN MISS THAYER MISS ATHERTON Miss DUNSMoRE Entered as second-class matter Dec. 5, 1930, at the post office at St. Albans, Vermont, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published eight times a year, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and june, by the students of Bellows Free Academy. Rates: 1 dollar per year, 15 cents per copy. All business communications address to Business Manager, Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans, Vt. All other communications to the Managing Editor. 36 Contents V DEDICATION CLASS HISTORY SENIOR VOTING EDITORIALS GRINDS ATHLETICS PERISCOPE R -tae Y 'tix .1 WW tv SEQ' l95O e' we ,yi it f A 'B 4. 0 V N- , gl -1, -,g.,.g-:-:-:-:-' ':-:-:':-:-:-:-:-:-:.'-'-11:5-g13:-.:::::,,..,.,..-.l. 5, ,wc 1 I ,f f A :1'5151:15fE2E2Z1E125E25 .:.1.:.: 25: AF. 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As one of the original trustees of the Hiram Bel- lows Fund, he saw a dream come true, a beauti- ful high school for the city he loved. He mani- fested a keen personal interest in school activities, and it was through his generous subsidy that the school paper, The Mercury, was established. In his passing we have lost a valued friend and adviser. VVe therefore dedicate this Senior Issue of Wfhe Mercury in loving memory of Edward Curtis Smith, whose life was a sermon of right living, and whose uprightness of character left a lasting impression upon our hearts and minds. BRUSH WILLIAMS SPEAR SIMPSO NIOR OFFICE I31 K J SENIOR CLASS HISTORY By MARGARET WILLIAMS Class Historian Arriving at the second most important step in our lives, we the class of 1936, although with smiling faces, have hearts of lead. Our first step was graduating from grammar school. At this time our hearts Were filled with anticipation at the thought of entering the much longed for High School . On the threshold of a new phase of life, we may not show our appreciation of the serv- ices so unselfishly given us by our principal and teachers, but as we go on up the steps of life, we shall miss their willing aid and kindnesses and all associations with which we connect them. After those memorable first weeks of our freshman year we settled down to taking part in the school's progress. The first event which made us feel that perhaps we shared a little of the importance of the other classes, was a fresh- man class meeting. Under the skillful guidance of a teacher, we became dignified for a long enough time to select officers who proved them- selves to be capable and ambitious while leading us, a group of noisy children , as We were cruelly referred to by teachers and upperclassmen, through our first confusing year. Those officers were as follows: Arnold Deslauriers ............... President Frances Prior ...... . . . Vice-President Alice Vail ......... ...... S ecretary John lNlacDonald ................ Treasurer From then on we entered enthusiastically into all participations of the school. Our first important social event of the year was the Fresh- man-Sophomore Reception, tendered us by that haughty sophomore class, held November 25. The gymnasium was attractively decorated with the freshman class colors, blue and silver, and the sophomore's colors, blue and gold. At this ball, all present were happy to note that a great num- ber of our class were present. Our greatest sorrow during our freshman year, which we recall with regret, was the death of our classmate, Ruth Wood. But when the sunset gates unbar, Shall we not see her waiting stand, And, white against the evening star, The welcome of her beckoning hand ? After having been so royally received into Bellows Free Academy. we settled down to our duties as freshmen. First came Christmas vaca- tion which we, as all students, welcomed. We re- turned to school to struggle with mid-year exam- inations. These over, we spent a thoroughly enjoyed spring vacation. Then on to final exam- inations and our freshman year was at an end. For our sophomore year we chose the fol- lowing class oHicers: Richard Brush .... ...... P resident Rina Rinaldi .... .. . Vice-President Edwin Simpson . . . . . .... Treasurer Frances Prior ................... Secretary Wednesday, December 20, the Sophomore- Freshman Reception was held in the gymnasium. This dance was a big success. A large number of students, ex-members of the school, alumni and parents were present to enjoy the gayest and most colorful dance of the fall term. The gym- nasium was decorated with blue and gold stream- ers, a combination of the colors of classes '36 and ,37. Sterling VVeed's Imperial Orchestra furnished music for this dance. Vacation, mid-years, and then our class took part in the first annual Junior Jamboree, which was put on by the Junior class to raise money for the Junior Prom. A large number of our class took part in our skit which was called Over Here-Over There . The end of our second year was reached. Entering school as juniors, we chose the following ofiicers: Edgar Miller ....... ...... P resident Margaret Williams . . . .... Vice-President Charlene Royce ..... . . . ...... Secretary VVoodrow Wilson . ......... ...... T reasurer The following are the juniors honored by being appointed to the Mercury Staff: News Editor ................. Wilma Wells Exchange Editor ............... Doris Hunt Advertising Manager ......... Richard Brush Assistant Advertising Manager . . Edgar Miller Assistant Circulation Manager ..... Alice Vail Our most important step in our junior year was the responsibility of financing the Junior- Senior Prom. This problem had been settled by the class of ,35 in starting the Junior Jam- boree, which we now had charge of as juniors. Owing to the success of the previous year's Jam- boree, and because of an excellent publicity com- mittee, there Was only standing room left at an l4l k - A The Mercury is just fine-splendid! I think that it has been a success in every phase. lt has a very good appearance and contains line articles. From a business standpoint l think it surpasses any school publication that I have ever been con- nected with. H. B. D1ci41NsoN. B. F. A., the result of Hiram Bellows' generous gift, opened its doors April 29, 1930 and the iirst graduating class to leave its portals consisted of 41. lt will be the aim of B. F. A., not only to continue its excellent record, which for years has been noted for a very high standard of scholarship, but will endeavor to improve this record so as to offer to the outh of this local't d ' l school. y 1 y an e ucationa system unsurpassed by any other The school is on the approved list of the New England College Entrance Board and the diploma from B. F. A. is acceptable to nearly every college outside of New England. r l5l l J early hour. This year the junior class gained recognition for its tireless efforts by being award- ed the cup for the skit which was named Chl Justice. The Junior-Senior Prom was held Friday, June 7. Cooperation on the part of the students made it possible for us to give the seniors a bril- liant farewell. Thus we ended our third year in high school and prepared for the most important year of our school career-our senior year. Most of us would like to be back there once more as carefree juniors who did not think much about graduating for the time being. The following were the class officers chosen to undertake the responsibilities of the senior class on the last lap of its journey toward gradu- ation: Donald Trombley . . . ..... President Margaret Williams .... . . . Vice-President Janice Spear ........ ..... S ecretary Lawrence Simpson ............... Treasurer This year the leading positions of the Mer- cury staff fell to the seniors. The following sen- iors helped to make this paper a great success: Doris Hunt ..... ................... E ditor Philip David .............. Managing Editor Ralph Guyette ..... Associate Literary Editor Vvilma Wells ................ Alumni Editor . . . Athletics Editor . . . . . . Athletics Editor Lawirence Simpson . . . Robert Spaulding Carlton Murphy . . . .... Periscope Editor Richard Brush . . . ...... Business hlanager Edgar Miller . . . . . Advertising Manager Alice Vail ....... . . . Circulation Manager Margaret Lewis ..... Feature Writer Ruth Arkinson ...... News Editor Beatrice McLaughlin .............. Reporter Our first senior supper was held December the twelfth. Christmas decorations were cleverly carried out by the decoration committee. A large Christmas tree was placed in the corner of the room and small gifts were brought by each mem- ber of the ,class ,to be placed on it. Later these gifts were distributed and opened: then, in true Christmas spirit, the gifts were collected and given to the Salvation Army. The President and Vice-President of the class acted as host and hostess at this supper. A glee club was formed this year and many members of our class became prominent members. Richard Brush was chosen President of this or- ganization for the year. Both the glee club and school orchestra ably represented the school at the annual music festival in Burlington. l A novel affair was presented in the form of a f'Leap Year Dance on February 22. This dance was sponsored by the Student Council of B. F. A. Norbert Blanchette, President of the Student Council, chose two senior girls, Alice Vail and Charlene Royce, and two junior girls to act as the committee taking charge of this dance. lt proved to be a success and brought satisfactory proceeds to the Student Council. The senior part in the Junior Jamboree, held April 20, was a skit entitled HBelieve It or Not. Again the class of ,36 established two records by winning the cup presented for the best skit. Our record the junior class had held cup the first two years, and also record of being the first class to class broke the by winning the established the win the cup for two successive years. April 30, our second annual senior supper was held, with Lawrence Simpson and Janice Spear, class treasurer and secretary, acting as host and hostess. Different members of the class gave short talks on activities of the school and afterwards games were enjoyed by those present. Distinction was given our class when Alice Vail was chosen to represent the State for the D. A. R. Pilgrimage to Washington in April. She was chosen from a list of twenty-seven senior girls of different schools. Upon the resignation of our class President. Donald Trombley, we chose Richard Brush to act as president for the remainder of the year. The senior play, Three Cornered Moon , was presented May 21 and 22 by the following members: . . . Wilma Wells . . . .... Lyndon Ginett . . . Robert Spaulding Elizabeth Rimplegar . . Kenneth Rimplegar Douglas Rimplegar . . . Donald, an artist .... ..... R ay Mullen Ed Rimplegar ..... ......... Doctor Alan Stevens ........ John Gray Carlton Murphy Mrs. Rimplegar .... .. Beatrice McLaughlin . . . . Winifred St. Onge Kitty ............,..... Margaret Williams Jennie, the maid . . . Now our high school days are ending, but we realize that our opportunities for service to mankind are just beginning: 'fSo long as we shall be on earth There will be tasks for us to do, Some way for us to show our worth, Each day shall bring its problems new. And we shall dream of mightier deeds Than ever have been done before: There always will be human needs For us to work and struggle for. 6l L L-- L 1 WE ENTER TO LEARN 1 WE LEAVE WITH DIPLOMFXS 7 ' 4 ' , 3 RQ in COMIN . r f junior Prom f-ff Qxe f 5 Baccalaureate Sermon f Qxe f 7 Prize Speaking ffff Qxe f 8 Ivy Day f f f Qfe f 9 Class Night f Qxe f 9 Graduation ffff Q.:'e f IO Alumni Banquet and Dance Qxe f Il Class Ride fffff Qxe f I3 ISI in POSING PEDAGOGLIES FRONT ROW: Papinean, Catlin, Taylor, Dickinson, Chandler, Adams, Aiken SECOND 'K Thayer, Dunsmore, Davidson, McKenney, Cunningham, Rich THIRD ,, Perrault, Press, Atherton IUI SENIOR CLASS VOTING Who prefers football as his favorite sport, is undecided whether to spend a quarter to see Clark Gable or Franchot Tone, is the same way about Claudette Colbert and Janet Gaynor, and would rather wear out his shoes to Glen Gray's music than any other orchestra? The answer to these and many other ques- tions is: The B. F. A. Senior. As a result of the Senior Poll Tuesday, April 28, We now have a composite picture of the aver- age B. F. A. Senior. Some rather startling and entertaining answers were found when the notes were gone over. But enough of this, here we go into the thick of the ballots. Probably the most overwhelming and yet not unexpected victories went to Phil David and Peggy Williams with four first places apiece. Phil took the vote of most pleasing personal- ity by storm, then the most popular boy with Dick Brush a close second, next the most cheerful boy with Dick Brush second, and finished the day by taking first as best athlete with Bud Blanchette on his heels. Peggy was chosen most popular girl by the highest total of the day, 47 out of 60 votesg again in the most pleasing personality she won with Alice Vail as a second, as best athlete, girl, she had no competition, and won the best dancer hands down or should we say without moving a foot. The prize for conversational abundance as most talkative boy goes to Arnold Deslauriers with Lawrence Simpson runner up. The palm for most talkative girl went to Charlene Royce with Ruth Arkinson taking sec- ond honors. On the question of quietest boy, Glendon Palmer and bflerrill Ladd ran one and two. Quietest girl was adjudged to be Martha Hall with Dorothy Mooney also holding her tongue. As most exuberant femme or cheerful girl, Mona Larry smiles on all followed by Charlene Royce and Peggy Williams in a dead heat. When it came to best worker among the boys there was little doubt that Dick Brush de- served this honor with Phil David and Lawrence Simpson in second place. As best worker Qgirlj Wilma Wells, Alice Vail and Janice Spear were I, 2, 3. Arnold Deslauriers and Edgar Miller are best dancers one and two. This year as an added feature questions of current interest were also asked the seniors. Per- haps with a little more thought and time some answers would be changed but here is your aver- age seniorls everyday tastes in condensed form. To no one's surprise the favorite sport is football with basketball and tennis, second and third. One prankster submitted Phil David's name as favorite sport. ln the question of movie actors the average Senior had rather spend two bits to see either Clark Gable or Franchot Tone. Robert Taylor, coming heart throb, managed third place. An- swers to this question ranged from James Cagney through VV. C. Fields, Ken Maynard, Boris Not a cough in a Karloff to the patron of spinach growers, Popeye. VVhen it comes to movie actresses the seniors pass up jean Harlow, Joan Crawford and Mae VVest and cannot choose between Claudette Col- bert and Janet Gaynor. VVhen it comes to orchestras the seniors had rather be stepped on while dancing to Glen Gray's orchestra, with suave Ray Noble and smooth Guy Lombardo second and third. Reading matter ranged from high priced l'isquire through Snappy Stories. 'fVVild VVest Weekly, Spider, to f'National Geographic. But American lylagazineu won easily with Es- quire and Collierls,' tied in second place. l10l L - . GREEN KEY GOLD KEY E. VV R. G. W G. E. GREEN KEYgSTANDING: I.. Simpson, Guyette, Miller, Trombley, Ii. Simpson, D.1vicI, Brush GOLD KEYfSITI'ING: Rinalcli, XViIIiums, McLaughlin, Larry, Spear, Vail, Roy N E X T Y E A R Green Key Gold Key SIMPSON S. HARRIS . WILSON R. CORRIGAN GUYETTE M ROBY ROOD IVI TURNBULL . RICHARDSON B. ANDERSON DEVVART D. SUNDERLAND CORLISS V. FISHER I11 When listening to the radio jack Benny has the inside track with Major Bowes and VValter O'Keefe getting in their licks, too. As to comedians nearly all would rather break a rib laughing at Jack Benny than any one else. Eddie Cantor and Fred Allen were second and third but woefully far behind Benny. As favorite teacher Miss Chandler, History teacher, ranks first with Mr. Papineau, French teacher, second. The results of the favorite subject partially agree with the favorite teacher. History, in gen- eral, first, and the test tubes of Chemistry second is the rating. YVhen Presidential candidates are mentioned, Roosevelt is the word. Landon and Knox are poor seconds to this Democratic class. The late humorist VVill Rogers holds first place as public character with Roosevelt and Hauptmann trailing. ln discussing movies most seniors think they got the most for their money from 'fMutiny on the Bounty. Also no one walked out on Tale of Two Citiesl' or Rose Marie showing an appreciation for the classical and romantic type of picture. Plans for the summer include camping, rest- ing, working, travelling, swimming, more working and as one original pupil put it, 'fRecuperate from school. Seniors evidently favor nearby colleges be- cause U. V. NT. won by a big margin with Bur- lington Business, Nlassachusetts Tech., Ohio State, Boston University, Lasalle Junior College, Auburn, Boston Conservatory of Music, Simmons, VVest Point, and Duke in the order named. That traditional old school of experience received only OHC VOtC. Opinion is equally divided as to the most worth-while extra curricular activity, the Mercury and Athletics being tied. Music and Glee Club coming into their own once more tied for second place with that perennial favorite, vacation, third. Changes for the school included one terse many and minor ones, such as a swimming pool. Solid session was strongly advocated, while freedom for seniors was also voiced or penned. Many thought that the school was all right as it is. Proposed changes for the Mercury centered about the number of pages, type of literature and as always the Periscope. Changes for the Periscope included more and better jokes and a joke column in place of the Periscope. The Student Council Dues, an innovation this year, received the whole hearted approval of the class, voting being 7 to I in favor. Opinions ranged from Hpretty good to marvelous ideaf, The only complaint was the diiliculty of collect- ing dues, the only Haw in the plan. VVhen the idea of going through four more years of high school was broached, practically the only idea voiced was, HI would study morcfl Some said, Ngo out for more activities,', while others would take some special subject. Looking over the ballots and considering the number of questions, their great diversity, and the short time to prepare answers, the results were entirely satisfactory to those conducting the poll. Very little horseplay was evident in this year's ballots, the seniors seeming to be serious in their answers and saying what they meant. In the foregoing paragraphs we have tried to give you a composite picture of the average senior, his quirks and fancies. These are the opinions of seniors, matured four year for morej students. Heed them well. l 121 COMMITTEE WOMEN MISS ALBERTA BEENIAN IN REVIEW I13I FIELDHOUSE if---EDITORIAL -L--I We Suggest Now that the time allotted for us to remain in B. F. A. is reaching an end for some of us we begin to realize what the past four years have meant. Because we have had four years experience which is more than the other stu- dents have had, we feel entitled to offer these hints. They are suggested in the spirit of help- fulness and may be taken at their worth. We are indeed very fortunate to have a library in the school building. There seems to be comparatively few people benefiting from the library. The purpose of the library is to save pupils from going to the public library and to help them accomplish their work in school hours. It should be fully understood that it is a place for reference work and not a small study hall. Pupils that use the library to study in deprive others from doing reference Work. lf the libra- rians were instructed a little more carefully on the use of the library it might prove helpful. Keeping the library open for fifteen or twenty minutes after school would be an assistance to those pupils who for various reasons were unable to use it during school hours. The city librarian has done a great deal to help our library, and with very few improvements it will be a success. The office of senior president is a weighty one. This position demands much time and the president should be an easy, fluent speaker. The president should not be hindered by scholastic troubles or athletics should not take too much of his time. Much less trouble would be caused to everyone concerned if the nominees for senior president were required to have a certain scholas- tic standing, not necessarily high but one that would guarantee clear sailing through the year. While on the subject of class officers it would be a good suggestion if the class secretaries from the Freshman year on would keep a detailed ac- count of class meetings. This would not only be of considerable interest to future classes but it would also be an invaluable aid to the class his- torian, We have one of the best gymnasiums in the state. However, very few activities take place in the gym. There are, of course, the basketball games and dances that are held there, but as we are fortunate enough to possess such a beautiful gym, more uses should be gotten from it. There are various means of doing this but we feel that a word to the wise is sufficient and that the in- genious minds of the underclassmen will present many novel and inexpensive methods of getting a good time out of the use of the gym. Now that the Jamboree has become an es- tablished event ofthe school year it should be per- fected. Some of the classes have presented good performances, but others not so good. The audi- ences are perfectly capable of comprehending something besides silly nonsensical remarks and this fact should be taken into consideration. Par- ticipation of the faculty would create a better interest in this affair. The first Jamboree is pro- claimed the best and it has been the ambition of each succeeding Junior Class to reach the goal set by that class. The Juniors sponsoring the first Jamboree had the faculty on their program and therein lies a great deal of the popularity, An almost perfect school taxation proposi- tion was introduced in B. F. A. this year. lt can not become entirely faultless until a more efiicient method of collection is established and that needs the support of the entire school. As a suggestion, we propose that the students that come from out of town get the benefit of a lower rate. They are unable to attend a lot of the games and in many cases have to leave directly at the close of school so are unable to participate in or attend any after school activities. It is only fair then that they get a reduction. Another activity that leaves room for much improvement is the social hour. A very small percentage of the pupils take an active part in these gatherings and some pupils feel that the dances are for only a selected few. The social hours are for the whole school and until most of the pupils take a part in it, it is not a success. 1141 . Various schemes have been presented of how to entice the pupils into the gym and thence onto the dance floor. lfew have proved successful. As long as many people do not care to dance the light fantastic something other than a dance or- chestra should be used to lure them into the gym. Cards and other games should be given a place on the program and an entertainment could be easily gotten up from the talent in school. lt has also been suggested that as there are too many people to really have a good time, two classes should be taken at a time. For instance the soph- omore and senior class should meet together un- til everybody is well acquainted. Then the other two classes be given an opportunity to meet each other. Change the classes so that every class has met every other class. Finally at a gathering of the whole school a more universal spirit would prevail. This has not been tried but it would seem logical. XVe offer this final suggestion from our own recent experience. At a time crowded with last minute school work and the preparation for final examinations and graduation there is not time for the Senior play or supper. They could easily be held earlier in the year and would allow this important last month to be entirely devoted to school work. At the same time we admonish the lower classmen to work for good marks. Any time and effort that is put in work in those first three years is amply rewarded in the last year. lt's a great relief to be spared from final examina- tions and it is a great satisfaction to earn a Pro- merito pin. Some of these suggestions will doubtlessly be of no use. If any help at all is gained from them we shall feel that they have not been in vain. YVe only hope that great success will be had by all the classes. Appreciation The hlercury staff wishes to thank all those people or organizations who helped to make this past year a success. VVe particularly wish to thank the hlessenger Company for the cooperation it has given. Also we have appreciated the excel- lent work and cooperation of bliss Davidson and the typing department, Charlene Royce who was proof reader, and Edward Anderson for the time and work he has put into making the Nlercury a success. ll3l SENIORS Did you ever look up into the sky on a starry night and wonder what Stars are like close-to? Well, we present to you in the following pages, the stars of this year in Bellows Free Academy-the class of 1936. It wouldn't be fair to say the stars are brighter this year than in the preceding years, for who can compare the brilliance of stars? But We are herein portray- ing for you, through the eyes of classmates of these stars, the stars themselves. No telescope was used to magnify their merits-none was needed-and many stars that were hitherto hid- den beneath the showiness of their friends are now brought to the front to receive their just praise. We present to you, in picture and word, the class of 1936. The Grinds Committee: Philip David, Chairman, Jean Aseltine, Frederick Curry, Doris Hunt, John Gray, Ruth Arkinson, Mona Larry, Lyndon Ginett, Ray Mullen, Martha Hall, Edward Handley, Madleyn Elmer, Norman Lemnah, Isobel Harvey, Lawrence Simp- son, Beatrice McLaughlin, Robert Spaulding, Janice Spear, Arthur Bell, Alma Strait, Carlton Murphy, Alice Vail, Norbert Blanchette, Wilma Wells. ARLENE ALEXANDER Commercial Honors: Junior Prize Speaking f3j3 Glee Club C4J3 Librarian f4J3 Bookkeeping Certifi- cate C2, 3j3 Venus-Velvet Shorthand Certificate C3J3 120-Word Transcription Test If a bright smile is any indication of a sunny disposition, then Alex is in the lead. Arlene is an industrious girl from Georgia, but indus- triousness isn't her only quality. She is good natured, and always ready to help. With these qualities she is sure to have a happy and success- ful life. Here's to you! RUTH ARK1NsoN Classical Honors: News Editor of The Mercury Q4J 3 Librarian C4J 3 Grinds Committee C4J 3 Jun- ior Jamboree C3J Senior Play Committee C4j. Did someone hear about ..... oh, of course we didf' Ruthie was ahead of us, as she usually is, in getting this piece of news and before it's cold she has assigned a reporter. Ruth is an exceptional type of girl. One of the busiest, quietest, most cheerful and best work- ers in the class. She is always very much in de- mand on the dance floor but still finds time to get her name on the honor roll. Tell us your secret, Ruthiel JEAN ASELTINE Classical Honors: Glee Club f4J 3 Grinds Committee f4J3 Prize Speaking Jean's incredible ability to absorb knowledge is the envy of her classmates. History is her pet subject. Miss Chandler says that she eats, lives, and breathes it. This can be proved by the fact that in her History exam her mark was loo. How many of us envied her the day that the marks were given out! Always cheerful and helpful Jean will long be remembered by the members of the class. ARTHUR BELL Scientific Honors: Football Q4, 5, 613 Orchestra fl, 2, 3, 4, 6j 3 All State Orchestra C4, 5, 6J 3 Band CI, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6D 3 Grinds Committee Q6J. One of the quieter but indespensable mem- bers of our class is Arthur. His friendly manner and his willingness to aid others have won him many friends. He is a living example of a mis- stated saying for whoever said Great things come in small packages had better reconsider. Art has been a familiar figure on the gridiron and a vast help to the school band and orchestra. He must be a very modest young man for we note that he failed to place among his honors the fact that he was recently elected the best liar of the school. He has not as yet stated any plans for the future but we wish him a lot of luck in whatever he undertakes. RoswELL BEviNs Commercial Honors: Football Q4, 5j3 Grinds Com- mittee Q4j3 Librarian C553 ioo Word Gregg Transcription Tests Q4, 5J. Tall and always smiling, that's Rossy . An outdoor fellow who loves to hunt. Football is his favorite sport with baseball ranking second. lt has been wisely said that one's loss is an- other's gain. Our loss will be for the good of flying. VVe wish you many happy landings Rossy. ' NORBERT CBUDJ BLANCHETTE i Scientific Honors: Northfield-Glee Club CI, 2, 3J3 Marshal 3 Student Council f3J 3 Operetta fzj 3 Class Vice President f3J 3 Basketball CI, 2, 35 3 Capt. f3J 3 B. F. A.-Jamboree f4J 3 Libra- rian C4J 3 President Student Council C51 3 Football C4, 5j3 Basketball C4, 5J Capt. C4J. l16l up i GLEE CLLlB..,, ...ORCHESTRA CHORISTERS INSTRUMENTALISTS I 1 Bud came to us from Northfield two years ago where he had made quite a record. It was not long before everyone in school knew Bud and what a fine fellow he was. He is a very versatile fellow but he excels in athletics, his best sport being basketball. Looking at his honors you can see that besides athletics Bud sings, acts, and is capable of holding executive positions, something that not everyone can do or at least do as successfully as Bud has done. ln the two short years that he has been here Bud has made many lasting friends, and if he continues to do as he has in the past, he will surely be a great success in life. RICHARD F. BRI'sH Scientific Honors: Class President C2, 4D 3 Advertis- ing Manager Mercury C3J: Business Manager Nlercury f4Jg Tennis Team C3, 4J: Executive Council C3, 4J: Student Member Coote Field Trustees Q4j, President Glee Club C4Jg Music Committee f3J2 All State Glee Club C4jg All State Grchestra C2, 3, 4Jg Band Cz, 3, 4j: De- bating Club C3J :Librarian f4J g Green Key C4J 5 Junior Jamboree C2, 3, 4J. The class of '36 should well be proud of this versatile member. Everyone knows of his ex- pertness on the trombone and his expertness in everything else he undertakes. He led our class in the second and fourth year of high school and he well deserves much credit for managing the class so smoothly. His school spirit is unwaver- ing and his personality radiates to all his friends. He is a friend that is treasured and loved by all. Dick will be a leader in anything he undertakes. VVe're rooting for you Dick. LEONARD CHAGNON Commercial Honors: Junior Jamboree f3Jg Ioo-word Gregg Shorthand Transcription. Who is that short, curly-headed fellow with dark brown eyes and a smiling face? VVhy you all must know Sonnyll Chagnon. Sonny is the shortest fellow in the senior class. About the only time he gets Hregustipatedl' is when anyone mispronounces his name. His favorite sport is baseball and he very sel- dom misses seeing a game. He does his best work when it comes to mathematics. He really can do well in any of his subjects when he makes a little effort. Continue the good work and you will surely make a success in your future undertakings. KATHRYN CHASE General Honors: Basketball C2, 3J g Tennis Q4, 5j. A veritable whirlwind of activity is Kay. She is never quiet but is always hurrying to one place or another. She always has a smile and a ready l'Hi for everyone. Her helpfulness has saved many a pupil from saying, I don't know in class. Whenever there is anything to be done Kayl' is always there and stays until everything is finished. And can she wield a mean left hand. Just watch her sometime when she is handling a tennis racket. She is interested in all kinds of sports but her favorite is tennis. Good luck, Kay. FRANCIS CLINIC Scientific Smile and the world smiles with you, says Francis and then goes on making the rest of the world smile. VVe are told that it takes quite a man to equal Francis' working quota on the farm. He repeated this at school in history. We un- derstand Francis would like to go to an agricul- tural school. Lots of luck Francis and may your crops always be plentiful. FRI-:DERICK CURRY Commercial Honors: Grinds Committee Q5Jg Book- keeping Certificate C3, 5Jg Ioo-Word Gregg Shorthand Transcription. All-Fools day never ceased for Jake. Every day found an excuse for some prank. Welre wondering if any one can fill your shoes, Jake, for the school would not be the same without someone to take the dullness away. He has a pleasing personality, liked by everybody. ln whatever work you plan for the future, Jake, we wish you the best of luck and success. PHILIP DAVID Scientific Honors: President of Class CIM Circula- tion Manager lWercury C4j: Managing Editor Mercury Qgj g Football Cgj Basketball Q2, 3, 4, 5Jg Captain f5Jg President of Student Council Q4J ,Athletic Council Qgj :Librarian C5J 3 Chair- man of Grinds Committee C5Jg Green Key C4, 5J g Chairman Qgj g Junior Jamboree f4J 3 Base- ball C4, 5J. Who doesn't know Phil, with his friendly smile and good-natured disposition? That win- ning smile of his has acquired for him many friends, but the real reason why he is one of the most popular boys of the class, and considered as the man about school, is that Phil is one of those boys who do things while everybody else is just talking about them. l13l EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DRPIMPITIC CLUB BICWICS - X . THESPIF-INS I I His efficiency in matters of business has been very clearly demonstrated by his work as managing editor of the Mercury. He comes through on top in everything he undertakes, basketball, baseball, football and even in the classroom. Why? Because Phil has fight! With what better implement could anyone face the world? EVELYN DAVIIQS Commercial Stickens -the girl with the pleasing per- sonality who comes from Sheldon. Everyone knows her ambition is to be either a great little tap dancer or another Grace Moore. Her hobby is gossiping and her pet peave-getting up in time to catch the school bus. Well, who blames you Stickens 3 Nlay you see the sun rise more often in the future. ARNOLD DiasLAUR1i4:Rs General Honors: President C15 3 Orchestra C45 3 Band C1, 2, 3, 453 Ivy Day Committee, Chair- mang Dramatic Club C353 Debating Club C353 Junior Jamboree C2, 3, 45. Who is the best dressed boy in the senior class? Who is the best dancer in the senior class? Who is B. F. A.'s patent leather kid? VVe know. Donlt tell us. ltls Arnold Esquire DesLauriers. Arnold's hold on the fair sex is a legend and his hot trumpet makes our toes tickle. VVhen some- one is needed to radiate personality, self assur- ance and ITN Arnold gets the call. With these assets Aronld should go far, but keep away from entangling alliances Arnold. MADELYN ELMER General Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C25 3 Glee Club C45 3 All-State Glee Club C45 3 Junior Jam- boree C35 3 Grinds Committee This girl from Georgia comes to school every morning with a mischievous wink and a friendly smile. During her four years' stay at B. F. A. hladelyn has brightened the classrooms with her sunny smile and sparkling wit. Always ready to see the bright side of life she has won her way into the hearts of the faculty and students. Her friendliness, her smile, and winning ways have done much to make our high school years happy ones. JAMES G1BsoN Scientific Honors: Junior Jamboree The Mad Chemist with the red mustache. Known to the boys as Hoot . He has hopes of being a great chemist or a world champion bil- liard player. James spends his spare moments playing fifty-point and he hates a crooked cue. We wish him the best of luck in these enterprises but we would like to know the reason for the mustache. LYNDON GINETT General Honors: Senior Play C553 Football C553 Glee Club C55 3 All-State Glee Club C55 3 Orches- tra C553 Band Ci, 2, 3, 4, 553 Grinds Commit- tee C553 Debating Club C353 Junior Jamboree C45 3 Bookkeeping Certificate C25 3 40-Word Typing Pin Those of us who have read Milton, will remember Lyndon as a combination of L'Allegro and Il Penseroso. His life is like a brook- sometimes it flows along merrily and then it runs deep and slow. Lyndon found his talents in mu- sic. He also showed that he was an actor when he played a part in the senior play. YVe do not know what Lyndon's plans for the future are but have no doubts but what it will be in music. We hope you toot your way to a great suc- cess. WALTER GOVER General Honors: Librarian HOtty is a likeable chap who comes from Sheldon. Walter, who has a decided weakness for blondes, spends most of his leisure time writ- ing notes to them. He says he would like to pro- cure one for himself and settle down, Con High Street?5. Walter is well liked and our advice to him is to keep away from those cards and when he sees fair hair be careful. ELEANOR GRAY Commercial Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C253 Pianist C2, 3, 4, 55 3 4o-Word Typing Pin C553 Librarian C553 Glee Club C553 Orchestra C553 All-State Glee Club C55 3 120-Word Gregg Tran- scription Test3 Music Committee C3, 453 Radio Program C45. Music hath charms. lt also has many charming advocators and foremost among these is Eleanor. We certainly have appreciated Eleanorls musical ability which she has so gra- ciously given us. Eleanor also proved this year that her only forte was not that of piano playing for she was a member of the All-State chorus and a member of our own Glee Club. We are sure that with all this talent Eleanor will go far. Our hats are off to you Eleanor and we shall watch with interest the history of your progress. JoHN GRAY Scientific Honors: Junior Jamboree C353 Senior Play C45 3 lnterscholastic Ski Meet C45. The pages of time slowly turn and the shadows in the halls of B. F. A. slowly lengthen. i201 The spirits of past students alone now occupy those halls. But those dark corners will be brightened by past memories. Who of us will forget the genial Chin ? His smile will ever linger. Chin would like to go to Annapolis and repeat the good marks obtained at B. lf. A. May your voyage through life be long and successful Chin. lMlAR'I'HA HALL General Honors: Grinds Committee This dark-haired girl is one of our more dig- nified seniors. Because of her quiet, unassuming manner, she appears to be reserved and retiring, however, her friends know her to be quite differ- ent. Her steady and faithful attitude toward her Work, places her in line with the best students. Good luck to you, Nfartha, in your career as a nurse. EDWARD HANDLY Scientific T Honors: Glee Club Qgj 3 Junior Jamboree fz, 3, 4J3 Grinds Committee Did I hear the Toonerville or else l. . .Why, of course, that's Eddy Handly burning up the distance to school. Those long legs have kept him from being tardy many a time. They also aided him in carrying off some of the track honors at Camp Abnaki last year. One cannot help liking Eddy. One minute his face is wreathed in smiles and the next it takes on a very serious expression, especially when he is Working on a hard trigonometry problem. His favorite sport is baseball but he enjoys all of them. He is a regular boy wizard in chemistry and radio, which he plans to pursue in the future. If you should get him talking on either of these subjects, he might talk for a month, for he has a very excellent knowledge of them. Herels hoping and Wishing him the best of success in his future Work. TSOBEL ETARVICY Commercial Honors: Glee Club Q4J3 All-State Glee Club f4J 3 Librarian f4J3 Grinds Committee C4j 3 Vice-President of Debating Club C4J 3 Jun- ior Jamboree Cgj 3 Bookkeeping Certificate Qzj 3 40-Word Typing Pin Q4j 3 roo-Word Gregg Transcription Letter Test Isobel is a cheerful and likable young lady -not very large, but good things come in small packages. She has a promising poetic talent and we hope she will be able to develop it. Une of her outstanding qualities is the cleverness and wit- tiness of her remarks. lsobel is always friendly, loyal, an enthusiastic. The best of luck to you, Issi! l 21 DORIS HUNT Classical Honors: Exchange Editor of the Mercury Q3J3 Editor of the lWercury Q4J3 Junior Prize Speaking, Honorable Mention fgjg Glee Club f4J3 All-State Glee Club Q4J3 Grinds Commit- tee Q4J 3 Junior Jamboree Qgj 3 lvy Day Speaker 14D 3 Senior Play Committee When you see Doris walking down the cor- ridors you have an impression of a quiet girl. However, Dotl' is far from being quiet. Her ready wit, her quick smile, her Willingness to help make her a favorite with members of the senior class. VVe all feel that she will be a success in what- ever profession she chooses. We Wish you, Dot , the best of luck and happiness in life. CHARLES JENNINGS General Honors: Skiing Charley is one of these quiet fellows. He stayed pretty much in the background during his stay at B. F. A. Charley was more at home in the wide open spaces. Fishing was his favorite sport. Charley, we see a brilliant future for you. Go to it with our best Wishes. ALA N KEN NEDY Scientific We don't know much about Alan but We have heard that he has a way with the 'fwimmenf' Alan didn't go out for many activities but he supported them all. His generosity is shown by the use of his green coupe which was common property and unofficial taxi. Keep it up Alan and who knows perhaps some day you may start an- other Yellow Cab. BTERRILL W. LADD Scientific Honors: Band C3, 4, 5J. Who was the Einstein of Solid Geometry and Trig. class? Merrill W. Ladd. The W. stands for Whataman. His oft heard 'fYas may have made us tear our hair, but when it came to erecting perpendiculars andpassing planes What- aman was mighty handy. Happy landings Mer- rill but don't be a Yas man. MCJNA LARRY General Honors: Junior Prize Speaking Cgj 3 Glee Club C4J 3 All-State Glee Club Q4J 3 Grinds Com- mittee Q4J 3 lvy Day Committee C4J3 Gold Key C453 Junior Jamboree Cz, 3, 4J3 lvy Day Part C45- l Of course we all know this lady, with her sparkling black hair and cheerful disposition. Mona always has a Hi for everyone and when- ever there is anything to be done she is always on the spot. VVe all wish you Loads of Luck, Monal NKDRMAN LEMNAH Commercial llcnors: Grinds Committee C45 3 Secretary Debating Club C453 40-VV ord Typing Pin C453 Junior jamboree C35. To us these last few years have been a mural, the scenes vivid remembrances. VVhen we look at our mural we recognize many faces, but the one that stands out in greater contrast is that of a neat, young gentleman quietly walking down the hall or accurately answering some question in class. He has one of the greatest qualities any person may have, that of controlling one's temper. And how we envy that report card of his, covered with A's. We prognosticate a brilliant future for you Norman, and we're all behind a wish for huge success. lVlARGARIi'1' LEWIS Scientific Honors: Feature Writer of the Mercury C4 - J A cheery smile and a friendly 'fHello and you have met Margaret. She is quiet, friendly, and industrious. Peggy came to us from Buffalo and is a welcome addition to our class. Vile canlt help admiring her for her good marks-nothing less than A's. We know you will succeed, Margaret, in any- thing you undertake. BE'-XTRICE lNlCL.-XUGHLIN Commercial Honors: News reporter for the hflercury C453 Senior Play C453 Prize Speaking, third prize C35 3 Manager Girls' Basketball C45 3 Man- ager Girls' Tennis C453 Grinds Committee C453 Gold Key C453 Dramatic Club C3, 45 3 4o-Word Typing Pin C453 Bookkeeping Certificate C253 100-Word Gregg Transcription Test C45 3 Junior Jamboree C2, 35. A sunny smile, a cheery Hi and HBCQIH comes Walking down the hall. And look at the honors that she has accumulated during her four years' stay at B. F. A. Her Irish wit has kept us in laughter and her cheerfulness has contributed much to our mem- ories of high school. There is no reason why she shouldn't be a success in life with her personality and wit. Best of luck, Bea. l EDGAR MILLER Scientific Honors: President C353 Assistant Adver- tising Manager C353 Advertising Nlanager C45 3 lfxecutive Council C25 3 Orchestra C25 3 Band CI, 2, 3, 453 Address Undergraduates C453 Green Key C453 Dramatic Club C35 3 Junior Jamboree qzl 37 45' Oh! That smiling youth that's lzedecked with those curly brown locksl Why tl1at's none other than Smiling Eggien Miller. Although Ed- gar doesn't participate in any sport, he has gain- ed recognition as the 'fBallroom Athletef' a title well deserved, for he jogs a mighty pair of heels. To adapt the saying about lwlary and her little lamb, wherever Peggy goes Edgar is sure to fol- low. This is a true conception of our pleasant comrade. Always a cheerful word for everyone is Edgar's own motto. RAY lVlI'LLI2Y Scientific Honors: B. F. A.-Senior Play C45 3 Grinds Committee C45. Plattsburg-lfootball C25 3 Secretary of Library Council C25 3 Secre- tary and Treasurer of Library Council C35 3 Base- ball C2, 353 lnterscholastic Tennis Tournament C35. This quiet boy who came to this school from Plattsburg is made of the best stuff. His friend- ship is treasured and his looks deceiving. When he is out of school his quiet way vanishes and he is the living picture of mischief in the truest sense. He adapts himself to anything and that is one of the chief reasons why he will make good. Good luck Ray. CAR1.'1'oN If. M URPIIY Scientihc Honors: Periscope Editor C55 3 Senior Play C553 Executive Council C553 Secretary Execu- tive Council C553 Librarian C553 Grinds Com- mittee C553 Debating Club, C3, 4, 553 De- bating Club President C55 3 Radio Program Com- mittee C45 3 Radio Program C45 3 Class VVill C55. Carlton's friends will be honored to have his friendship when he makes his name, because he is destined to be well known. His witticisms are enjoyed by all. VVhatever he chooses as a vocation he will make a success of. He is the after dinner speaker of our class, his specialty be- ing impromptu talks. His debating ability will long be remembered in this school. We wish you luck in whatever you undertake. 221 MERCURITES... .DEBATERS 4 I , . FRONT ROW: Vail, Corliss, Richardson, Preston, C'orrignn, Wells, Pnrrier, LewiS SECOND Dewart, Spaulding, Atkinson, Dzwicl, lfielcl, Miller, Sunderland, Murphy THIRD -4 Simpson, Gnyette,'1Hnnt, Iirnsh, Mclanglilin, Fisher, Harris, Royce HARRIS DEWART Rosv I 23 l PAULINE PAIGE Scientific Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C25 g Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate C355 Junior Jamboree C353 Glee Club Quiet, unassuming, modest-that is Polly of Westford. She is shy with those who do not know her but with those with whom she is well acquainted she is one of the best and dearest of friends. Polly is always willing to do her part in any school activity, and can always be depended upon to do her best. Her even temper has helped to make her a favorite in our class. We extend the best of luck and happiness to you, Polly. GLENDON PALMER Commercial Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C25. It has been wisely said that slow water runs deep. Glendon has been one who has kept him- self out of the high lights. He evidently put his powers to other ends. His marks tend to prove this. Baseball was the only sport that interested him. Whatever you plan for the future Glendon we're sure you will go far in it. ROBERT PATTEIQ General Honors: Asssitant Manager of Basketball C355 Manager C45, Football C5, 653 Librarian C65- lf you see a perpetual smile then you know you are confronting Herb . Always full of fun, yet having his serious moments. Scholastic duties never troubled him. He very evidently philosophied on life is short, make merry while you may . We understand that 'fHerby loves the salt sea sprays and intends to become a sailor. Here is hoping that you become Admiral, Herb. MADELYN PosT General Honors: Glee Club C45: All State Glee Club Madge is one of the more reserved members of our class. To strangers she may seem unap- proachable but to know her is to love her. Sbe has an enviable scholastic record and she has al- ways given aid to her friends in their work. Madelyn has always been fond of her home town, Georgia, but don't let her kid you when she says it's the view. We know that there are more in- teresting things than views to Pierce one's in- tCI'CSt. MARION POWERS Commercial Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C251 Prize Speaking C35: Debating Club C35, 4o- Word Typing Pin C45 3 12o-Word Gregg Tran- scription Test C45 g Adv. Bookkeeping Certificate C35- We'd like to have you meet petite Marion, one of the smallest girls in the school and in the senior class. 4 At first glance Marion seems shy but how dif- ferent when you have known her. She is an ani- mated talker and an interested listener. Her brown eyes are always twinkling with fun and her smile is ever present. Interested in school activ- ities, she does her part, willingly and effectively. Our best wishes accompany you, Marion, as you leave B. F. A. CHARLENE Rorciz Classical Honors: Class Secretary C35 g Proof Read- er of the Mercury C45 g Class Prophecy C45 9 Ivy Day Committee C45 5 Gold Key C45 9 Junior Jam- boree C2, 3, 45. Lookie, lookie, lookie Here comes 'Mitzif Who doesn't know this lady! Is she peppy and oh my can she ever talk. You can always tell when Mitzi is around. Mitzi has always been a great favorite among her classmates and has helped to keep everybody in a cheerful and gay mood. Best of luck to you, Mitzi , ALTHA HSADIEH RUSSELL Scientific Honors: Dramatic Club C35 g Junior Jam- boree C2, 3, 45. One of the most popular girls in the senior class is Altha. Few students in B. F. A. fail to recognize her. And wherever therels a dance band! Oh myl There's where you'll find Altha. We hear her ambition is to be a private secre- tary. We hope she gets the job and we feel sure she will if she uses the same amount of energy as she does in getting her man . Best of luck, Altha. Success is destined to you but one word of advice- Keep away from French. ALLAN RYDER General Honors: Band Cr, 2, 3, 4, 55g Orchestra CI, 2, 3, 4, 55 g All-State Orchestra C3, 55 3 Foot- ball CI, 2, 3, 455 Junior Jamboree C35. In the future when in a reminiscing mood, we may look back and see in our memories the last few years which are soon to be our histories, we shall meet old classmates. One who will strongly stand out in our memories will be a tall, heavy fellow, full of fun and mischief. Friends in the corridor fondly called him AL The freshmen carefully called him Ryder. Teachers called him Allan but only because school rules prohibited use of stronger language. One of Al's many good qualities was his mastery of l24l CANDID CAMERA CATCHES the saxophone which benefitted the school or- chestra and band. Al also played a good game of football. We wish you lots of luck Al and may your path of life be long and true. SAMUEL SHAPIRO General Honors: Orchestra CI, 2, 35 3 All State Gr- chestra , Sam is our Rubinoff. Yes, indeed! He plays a mean fiddle. Like all good students he's quiet but always there when you need him. NVe wish you the best of luck, Sam. We're with you all the way. HELEN SHORE Commercial Honors: Glee ClubC45 3 All-State Glee Club C45 3 40-Word Typing Pin C45 3 Bookkeep- ing Certificate C25, Advanced Bookkeeping Cer- tificate C353 Venus Velvet Certihcate C353 120- Word Transcription Test A soft but cheery Hello , and we pass Helen in the corridors. She is very quiet but we feel her presence in everything with which the school is concerned. In anything connected with the school Helen is al- ways there, not always in person, but always in spirit. She is willing to do her part in her quiet but still effective way. A sincere worker Helen always completes her work before class. She has worked her way quietly but steadily into the hearts of those who know her. Best of luck, Helen. LAXVRENCE SIMPSON General Honors: Class Treasurer C45 3 Sports Edi- tor of Mercury C453 Tennis C 3, 453 Basket- ball Manager C453 Vice President of Student Council C453 Grinds Committee C453 lvy Day Speaker C453 Green Key C453 Dramatic Club C3, 45 3 Debating Club C45 3 Junior Jamboree C2, 3, 45 3 Business Manager Senior Play C45 3 D. A. R. Medal We see in Lawrence the qualities of a good politician. A friend-making quality, a smile, a get-out-and-go, a way with the 'fwimminn and a gift of speech are but a few of his attributes. His interests have all been with the school, whether in sports, class or the Mercury. In whatever work you plan for the future, Lawrence, we wish you lots of luck. R031-:RT CELMER5 SPAULDING Classical Honors: Junior Jamboree C2, 3, 453 Dra- matic Club C3, 45 3 Debating Club C3, 45 3 Prize Speaking C353 Sports Editor of Mercury C453 Glee Club C453 Grinds Committee C453 Senior Play C45. Down with the faculty! Down with the school I VVho uttered those words? Why none other than our own little communist Robert Spaulding. Robert opposes many things about school just for the sake of argument or perhaps it is practice for debates. Bobby carries his arguments to the sport page of the Mercury where they are very effective. He is also a successful dramatist as is evident by his frequent participation in dramatic plays. But whatever your course in life may be, Bobby, we wish you the very best of luck. ,IANICI5 SPEAR General Honors: Class Secretary C45 3 Prize Speak- ing, Ist prize C35 3 Glee Club C45 3 All State Glee Club C453 Grchestra C453 Grinds Committee C453 Gold Key C45QJLlIll0I'JZ1TT1l'501'CC C2, 3, 453 Class Song Cmusic5 Want fun, music, laughter, song? Call on Janice. Always ready for anything and a great little worker. She's always ready to lend a help- ing hand. Of course she has her weaknesses, Cd0n't all girls for boys?5 such as music, and can she tickle the ivories? T'll say she can. The best wishes 'fjann for your future. Here's hop- ing old lady luck gives you the breaks RITA Sr. DENIS General Honors: Debating Club Nlanager C45 3 40- Word Typing Pin C453 Bookkeeping Certificate C253 Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate C35 3 Prize Speaking C35. Ritals sunny personality has endeared her to all who have become acquainted with her during her four years at B. F. A. Rita is always making witty remarks at times when we least expect them. She has a grand sense of humor-one that we shall not easily forget. Rita is constantly thinking of her classmates and is always trying to make things seem lighter and brighter for them. VVith the cheerfulness, conscientiousness, and ambition, which she has shown at B. F. A. Rita will certainly overcome any obstacle on the road to success. VVINNIERED ST. ONGE Commercial Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate C253 Venus Velvet Shorthand Certificate C25 3 95- VVord Gregg Transcription Letter Test C45 3 40- VVord Typing Pin C45 3 Senior Play C45 3 Order of Gregg Artists C45 3 Complete Theory Certifi- l25l MARION TU RNBULL Girls' Basketball Captain IN REVIEW GIRLS' BASKETBALL fl TEAM X. I271 FOGTBPILL cate 145 g Adv. Bookkeeping Certificate 13D g 120- Word Transcription Test 14Jg Dramatic Club 14D- Here's another blond member of our class. We don't know what the gentlemen prefer but we know that we prefer Winnie one hundred per cent. Wherever there's a good time in view youlll find that Winne's Johnny-on-the-spot. lt takes people like Winnie to make life likeable and from one who knows, she makes a grand friend. More power to you, VVinnie, and if these first years are any prophecy of your future life, we envy you. ALMA STRAIT Commercial Honors: Grinds Committee 14Jg Junior Jamboree 13D 3 Bookkeeping Certificate 12J 3 Ad- vanced Bookkeeping Certificate 13jg Reporter for All-State High School Page Burlington News 14j g 12o-VVord Gregg Transcription Test C47- A is for attractiveness L is for learning M is for modesty A is for alacrity And there you have Alma. Alma is another of our more quiet maids, but oh how we'd miss her if we didn't have her. Some people believe that the more noise they make the better they are appreciated, others show their worth by many accomplishments quietly done. Alma is one of the latter. Alma isn't just sure of what she will do next year, but she will be an addition to whatever profession she becomes aHiliated with and here's hoping you have all the success in the world, Alma. RAYMOND SWEENEY Commercial Honors: Junior Jamboree 13jg Bookkeep- ing Certificates 12, fgjg Penmanship 11jg Base- ball 13, 42. This young man is known for his prowess in baseball. For the past two years Ray has played quite a good deal and has helped contribute considerably to B. F. A.'s success in its baseball campaigns. Ray, however, doesn't confine all his energies to baseball as one can easily see. He is an excellent penman, is exceedingly good in bookkeeping, and to top it off is a fine actor. With these attributes Ray should go far. VIQRONICA SVVIEENEY Scientific A small girl with a cheery smile and a sunny disposition is Veronica. She is a very talkative l girl as you might know, if you saw her in study classes or elsewhere. She is very sincere in her work in spite of her great love of talking. Her sparkling wit has made dark days seem brighter. Her eyes always seem to be brimming over with laughter. Besides being bright and gay she is also serious about some things-her school work, for instance. Her work is always finished before she comes to class. Everyone wonders how Veronica does it, since she talks dur- ing practically all her study periods-but the fact is, her Work is always completed. Although she is a small girl, she is certain of success in life. EL1o'r ToB1N Scientific Honors: Class President 13D gg Junior Jam- boree 131, Football 14, 51, Hockey 13, 4, gjg Baseball Like Napoleon, Eliot is small, but as the old saying goes, Big things come in small pack- ages. Eliot has proved this on the gridiron and on the rink. lVIany a player has fallen before Eliot's hard charges. But it isn't just in sports that Baldy excels. His pleasing manner has won many friends for him both on the faculty and in the student body. He has conquered everything in his path so far and we hope he never meets his Waterloo as did Napoleon. Good luck, Eliotl ALICE VAIL Scientific Honors: Assistant Circulation Manager of the Mercury Circulation Manager of the Mercury 14jg Basketball 13, 4Jg Cheer Lead- er 13, 4Jg Debating Club 13jg Tennis Team 13, 4jg Class Secretary 11Jg Junior Jamboree 12, gjg Gold Key 14Jg Class Song 14jg Grinds Committee 14Jg Washington Trip 14Jg D. A. R. Medal 14D 5 Vice-President of Student Coun- cil 13J. Popular, busy, cheerful are the words which describe l'Butterball. Whenever there is any- thing to be done and Alice is on the committee you can always depend on its being done quickly and well. Her cheerful greeting of Hi echoes down the corridors and there's always a smile behind that greeting. Alice had the honor of being chosen from all the D. A. R. candidates in Vermont to go to Washington. Congratulations! 281 TENNIS O O STANDING: L. Simpson, E. Simpson, Coach Papineau, Brush, Doubleday KNEELING: Jennings, Gibson, Potter, Bryce, MacKay G72 0 712 ff Oli! STANDING: Calcagni, Guay, Chase, Libby, Macy KNEELING: Fortin, Kelley, Vail, Larry fy ,KJ ,fy I291 WILMA WELLS Commercial Honors: News Editor of blercury C355 Alumni Editor of Mercury C45 5 Senior Play C45 5 Prize Speaking, Csecond Prize5 C355 Glee Club C455 All State Chorus C451 Grinds Committee C451 Dramatic Club C3, 455 junior Jamboree C3, 45 5 Bookkeeping Certificate C25 5 Venue Vel- vet Shorthand Certificate I2o-VVord Gregg Transcription Test If you should chance to be standing in any of the corridors of B. F. A. and feel a veritable cyclone whirl past you headed toward the typing room with a lot of Mercury work tucked under her arms-that's Wilma. During the past four years Wilma has shown unusual dramatic ability which was easily recognized in her prize speaking, the Dramatic Club play she graced and as a final demonstration, her remarkable performance in the senior play. lf you think any of her outside activities may have detracted from VVilma's scholastic standing, just glance at her report card. It is a report that most of us dream of getting but seldom attain. With her different abilities VVilma has great possibilities ahead of her. Herels all the luck in the world, Wilma! BERNICE VVHITIQ Classical Dimples in her cheek, dimples in her chin, You're always sure of lots of fun when Babe comes rushing in. Bernice is one of our real personalities. Babe is wide awake and on the lookout for fun and mischief. She delights in giggling, teasing others, and most of all in dancing. She has a sparkling personality that attracts many. We'll miss you, Bernice. MARGARET WILLIAMS General Honors: Vice-President C3, 45 5 Senior Play C45 5 Basketball C45 5 Class Historian C45 : Gold Key C45 5 Cheer leader C3, 451JLlI'1lOI'JvH.ITl- boree C35 45. A quick smile and a cheery Hi, and we meet Peg walking down the hall-a great fa- vorite not only with the senior class but also with the other classes. Her blonde curly hair and twinkling brown eyes have been admired by many a girl and many a boy. She is always will to do her part in any school function, and what senior activity would be complete without her? YVe shall always be proud of Peg with her ready smile, her quick mind, and her sunny dis- position. HliI,I'2N WRIGH'Il General Honors: Glee Club C45 5 All-State Glee Club C45 5 Home lfconomics State Contest Honor C25- Hjust to be tender, just to be true, just to be glad the whole day through just to be cheery when things go wrong just to drive sadness away with songfl Here is the perfect description of our Helen. no one could ask for a truer friend. Cheerful, jolly, funny, lively, quick, gay,-all describe our vivacious Helen. She's the life of the party. Things are never dull when Helen is around. Here's to a happy future, Helenl M01 gk if W ,Ll CONTE'S COMPLETE M A R K E T so. MAIN ST. PASIVIPNS Franklin County's Only Sanitone Cleaners Have your clothes sani- toned for graduation. NO INCREASE IN PRICES Phone 386 29 So. Main St. We Call For and Deliver GRADUATES .V . CALLING CARDS N O W ron c3RADUAT1oN Special Prices to All Students me swims Pnfss V Parrz'cula.r Printers Phone 668 St. Albans, Vt. Service Station TYDOL VEEDIIL An Engineer in Every Gallon of LUBRICATED TYDOL GASOLINE at no extra cost to you. UNITED STATES TEMPERED RUBBER TIRES BATTERY SERVICE TIRES REPAIRED AT YOUR SERVICE 24 HOURS Phone 745 PARK VIEW IF YOU DONT FINDIIT IN THE MERCURY TRY Ulhe ggzzilg Messenger ADVERTISERS OF THE B. F. A. MERCURY For the Year l935'36 AleXander's Drug Store Baby Henry Berkley G. U. Buckley D. E. Brassard E. 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O l32l , QL DOLLARS and SENSE er SAMUEL s. HALL, o. D. l Nine out of ten college graduates rise w REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST to large Salaries and positions of respon EYES TESTED -- FRA,MES FITTED 4 LENSES MA.TCHED sibility and trust. The earning power of o o o 1 a college degree is estimated to be 100,000 1 dollars more than a high school diploma. S For one dollar, fifty dollars! Where timepieces are made to keep time F01 Sense- 00111111011 Sense! 26 NORTH MAIN sr. roperu House Brockp Up Stairs, sT. ALBANS l The University of Vermont For Correct Time Daily, Tel. 875 l l BURLINGTON. K ' ' f ' 'H if ' f f-f STOP AT--- THE NEW COLONIAL GRILL A sooo PLACE TO EAT Elmwood Chicken Shortcake Elmwood Chicken Egg Noodles Elmwood Chicken Creole Soup Elmwood Canned Chicken BIRDS EYE FROSTED - F0008 lll'7'I'lA'4llIu R. E. PALMER 1l!Kingman St. Phone 22 Cut Flowers and Floral Designs r Kodak Finishing Picture Framing. .-.i.. II K li ll QIq.BElfT LIMQOESH Farmer's Feed 8r Grain Gu. 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The other day as we were cleaning out our musty desk, preparatory to leaving this yearls Periscope, we came across this little drama by our own Perry Scope. Evidently Perry was in an odd state of mind as you can tell if you notice the capitalized words. Here 'tis. PURSE YOU JACK SAYDAL A TEAR jerking drama of a villain who PRESSED his SUIT, and of our heroine and which SIDE she VENT to. If this docsn't COV- FRALL, HOSE fault is it. Scene the home of old man OXFORD and his daughter KID. It is night and the SI li-XDES of night are FAST. OXFORD has a hard COAT and he SHOE looks bad. Kid speaks: Papa what HAT got into you. You SHIRT ought to get out more. Clfnter Kerchief the hutlerj. HANDKITR- CHIICF your medicine and we will have TROU- SER our faithful canine amuse us. CThe doorbell rings and Kid answers itj. Oh Papa its BROGUE the big SUEDE. He is one man who does not try to YAMP me and he has a SOLE and I CRAYAT his name. BROLSLII stop PUNIPing my hand and join our 1iNSl9flVIBI,lC. Brogue: LACE sit down because I have some important deTAll.S to XVALKOYER be- fore I go and I must not COLI.,-XR the facts. CHiAPEAUs'e we begin this way and CUT- ANVAY the facts. Wlhat power as 'lack SAN- DAI, OVER SHOE, the HEEL. Kid: Oh he has no SOLE and I would like to SOCK him but there is no STOCKING him. lt's an awful hlESH. XVe will lose our home and my TIE PIN cannot pay the mortgage. Oh he has me in S'I'I'l'CHl'1S. Brogue: Yes ICYICLIQT him get away with too much. XVe must POCKET our pride and beg him to help us or else I will BICLT him around a bit. CCREPY music as -lack Sandal entersb : Sandal: Heh-heh-heh me fair BOXV TIE. VVhew but that VEST wind is cold and it SXVEATER than anything. XVell shall I fore- close while I have you FOUR IN HAND or will KID marry me? Look at these diamonds aren't they BOOTS? Brogue: You HEEI, have you no SOLE to SUSPENDFR in this dilemma? Ah, but I have you. Your CUFFLINKS you with gang of local desperadoes. Hah, I SCARF at you. Leave the mortgage or I will CAP it all by calling the police. Sandal: Coises, you RUBBER around too much. Can you TIE that foiled again. Kid: Ah my love. The mortgage is paid. The house sags but We can JACKET up. Father is OVER his COAT and the situation DRESS SUITS me. Brogue: Yes my love. But curse that SANDAL, he left his cigar here and it smells like RUBBER. BOOT it out. CThe SKlRTain falls as we see Brogue hIUl 'l Ll'lR in kisses.j Tiii-.T As the close of school approaches we, the editors of the Periscope, physically, heartily and mentally hale, in looking over the past year choose as B. F. Afs most publicized character Slaxwell Stell. Our friend and compatriotls picture we print below, hoping that Maxwell is Stell our friend. TIME TO RETIRE Mr. Aiken assigning a problem: After you get that one done. A Baldwin Csotto voicej : Pll go to bed. BACKSTAGE Miller: Vvhat do you think of our column? 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Nine out of ten college graduates rise 1 REGISTERW OPTOMETRIST to large salaries and positions of respon EYES TESTED- FRA.MES FITTED - LENSES MA.TCHED sibility and trust. The earning power of I o o o K a college degree is estimated to be 100,000 ' v . dollais more than a high school diploma. S L For one dollar, fifty dollars! Where timepieces are made to keep time For Sense' Common Sensei 26 NORTH MAIN ST. COpera House Blockj Up Stairs, ST. ALBANS The University of Vermont For Correct Time Daily, Tel. 875 L BURLINGTON. 'EET' ' 7' 'HE' T ' 'TW' 7' H -' STO P AT THE NEW COLONIAL GRILL A oooo PLACE TO EAT Elmwood Chicken Shortcake Elmwood Chicken Egg Noodles Elmwood Chicken Creole Soup Elmwood Canned Chicken BIRDS EYE FROSTED - F0095 In-w-Munn. R. E. PALM ER 1l!Kingman St. Phone 22 Cut Flowers and .Floral Designs ' 'www Kodak Finishing Picture Framing. -li. Il Bi li .lm QEJEEEST LIMQGEQW Farmers Feed 81. Grain Ut. 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