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

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IVIERCLIRITES ffff COUNCIL OFFICERS FRONT ROW: J. Dewart, R. Corrigan, V. Purrier, S. Harris, V, Fisher. D. Sunderland, M. Little, S. Guay, B. Larry B. Gallagher. SECOND ROW: R. Lesser, C. Preston, M. Cushing, E. Simpson G. Dewart, W. Leninah. E. Corliss, P. Newton, J. Oorliss. SIMPSON coRRlGAN BRYCE I 131

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ll EDITORIFlL- ll FOR SENIORS Now that graduation is drawing near with the fervor of preparation for the final ceremonies, the four years We anticipated to be so lengthy when our high school days began seem now to have been short. They seem almost too short to have given us time to learn any of the subjects and perhaps master. But all cases, more than what books. VVhat we should of ourselves and find out gained in all. we came here to study, we have learned and, in we have studied in text do now is to take stock exactly what we have we entered B. F. A. as Wildered and timid. lt was not long before we learned that all the older folks were not wild lndians intent on massacring us but really friendly people, ready at a moment's notice to leave their own duties and lead us puzzled freshmen to a lost room. Joined in in- terest, object and purpose we realized very quickly the first of all great lessons, friendship. We learned to be cordial and to treat other people as we had been treated. First of all when freshmen, we were be ln constant contact with the people around us We found out that we must be courteous. If we did not act toward other people as they had toward us but offended them, they would lose their respect for us and it would not be long be- fore they would positively ignore us. Courtesy calls for courtesy, and no one can afford to live without it. Respect for proper authority and rights came upon us quickly and now we know how to get along without the wild reckless freedom of those who can not obey the rules necessary for civil life. Few schools are ever maintained that do not give their students a chance to participate in athletics, music, and many other school activities. livery one of these activities has given us oppor- tunity to be a good player, a good loser or a good winner. lve have achieved leadership and learned to bear it with modesty. Never has any high school student been able to be haughty in his glory without losing his honor, because others can not stand his pride, and it is invariably their support that keeps him on the top pedestal. After attaining friendliness, courtesy, ever valuable truth, and faith in one another, We came to that great step that led us to the social side of l 12 school life. VVith all the lessons We have already learned, it is not hard to get together and have a good time with no signs of hesitation from former- ly shy and self-conscious people. We have come to the greatest and ever afterwards best re- membered gathering of all-Graduation! May we never forget the lessons that led us to it. Dresses Among the many activities of the school held every year is the dress contest entered by the Home liconomics classes. Some of the loveliest dresses ever made by the girls are made for this contest. No doubt it is the factor of competition that has induced them to use their greatest skill and precision from the choosing of the patterns to the sewing on of the last snap. Contests bring forth the best anyone has got, show him what he can do if he Wants to and lead him on to greater achievement. Enter a contest to test your skill. You will never regret it. Appreciation The Mercury staff wishes to thank all those people or organizations who helped to make this past year a success. VVe particularly wish to thank the Messenger Company for the cooperation it has given. Also we have appreciated the excel- lent work and cooperation of Miss Davidson, the typists, Sylvia Gould and Phyllis Chevalierg and lfdward Anderson for the time and Work he has put into making the Mercury a success. l

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SENIOR GRINDS Attention! It is my pleasure to introduce to you a group of young people who have arrived at one of the most lHlpUl'f'Yilt milestones of their lives. All have high hopes for what the future has in store for them. Their amixiti ms and desires are mrch the same as those who have gone before them: but we feel sure that because of their determination and eagerness to achieve success, they will succeed. To them-the best of li ck. And now let me present-the sen- ior class of 1937 on parade! The Grinds committee: Betty .'Xnderson, chairman, Ruth flseltine, Celia Ciolii, Ralph Guyette, hlaxine Sears, .lean Dewirt, Samuel Hersey, Iidith Libbey, Gilman Rood, Flarl Mitchell, Leona Enizan, Harriet Palmer, YVil!iam Clark, VVayne Richardson and Helen Patten. Bi2'i 1'Y Axmaizsox Commercial Nickname: Pet, Prototype: Portia Chlerchant of Yenice5. Quotation: When she will she will, And you can depend on't: Vllhen she wonlt she wonlt, And thatls the end on't. Pet Aversion: Conceited people. Favorite Fxpression: Oh sugar!'l Favorite Occupation: Planning good times. Ambition: To be an accountant. Destiny: A successful accountant. Honors: Vice president of class C351 Li- brarian C45: Chairman of Grinds Committee C45 3 Gold Key C45 3 Bookkeeping Certificate Cz, 3 So word O. G. A. Certificate C45: 110 word Transcription Test C45. Betty is usually quiet, but when she starts talking, you know that her two cents will amount to a great deal. RUTII fXSI21,'l'INli Classical Nickname: Ruthie. Prototype: An advertisement for Pep. Quotation: Hail to thee blithe spiritfl Pet Aversion: Catty people. Favorite lfxpression: HNO, not us!!! Favorite Occupation: Having a good time. Ambition: To be successful. Destiny: Achieving success in Whatever she undertakes. Honors: Grinds Committee C451 Dramatic Club C2, 3. 453 ,lunior Iamboree C2, 45. Here is one girl who can mix good times and studies, and come out successfully in both. hlay she always be as fortunate. GEORGfCI,Li'X BAscoMB Scientific Nickname: Georgie. Prototype: Mitzi Greene. Quotation: I know my mind and l have my voice, A Cuban plantation is my choicef' Pet Aversion: You canlt gof' Favorite Expression: Oh, pete! Favorite Occupation: VVaiting on tables. Ambition: To live on a Cuban plantation. CTony's?5 Destiny: A nurse. Honors: Senior Play CPrompter5 C45 3 Li- brarian C45 3 Glee Club 3 Dramatic Club C353 Bookkeeping Certificate C2, 3 Accounting Cer- tilicate XVho ,,won't miss Georgie? She's the girl with the sunny smile, the cheery laughter, and is the interesting secret passionl' conversationalist. H.-morn Biesr Commercial Nickname: Bess. Prototype: Sir Galahad. Quotation: I am the captain of my fate, I am the master of my soul. Pet Aversion: Snobs. Favorite Expression: Okey dokeyf' Favorite Occupation: Accounting for self. Ambition: To be a director of plays. Destiny: A pri7e fighter. Honors: Senior Play C551 Glee Club C453 Dramatic Club C3, 453 Junior Jamboree 2, 353 40 word Typing Pin C55g Bookkeeping Certifi- cate C2x5, Accounting Certificate C-75. The mild-mannered Harold is among the more serious minded of this redoubtable class l'The gentleman obviously doesnlt believe in-'l you know how it goes. He really isnlt a bad chap behind his reserve CeXterior5. him- DfJN1Xl,D BRowN Commercial Prototype: f'VVild Bill Hickok. Quotation: Amor vincit omniaf' l14l