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

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hfanaging Editor of the Mercury C35 3 Managing Editor of the Mercury C45 3Advertising Manager of the Senior Play C45 3 Orchestra CI, 3, 45 3 All- State Orchestra CI, 2, 3, 45 g Band CI, 2, 3, 453 Ivy Day Speaker C45 3 Green Key C45 3 Dramatic Club C45: Debating Club C353 Debating Team C35 g First Prize State Fssay Contest C35 3 Junior Jamboree CI, 45. An incredibly clever mind, an infantile sense of humor, and a very infectious smile-that's Gor- don-a person of dehnite ambitions and a tower- ing build. Jia.-xN DIQW.-IRT General Prototype: We have yet to find one. Quotation: 'fShe is as good as she is fair. Pet Aversion: Talking. Favorite Fxpression: Ah, phooeyi Favorite Occupation: Movies. Ambition: To be a M. D. Destiny: Tufts. Honors: Mercury Reporter C45 3 Proof Reader C35: Librarian C45: Class Song C453 Grinds Committee Jean is the petite blond who can boast a re- port card reeking with A's. VVe are expecting great things of little Jean. RUTH EARLE General Prototype: Rubinoff. Quotation: She fiddled the wind by the lonesome moon, She fiddled a most almighty tune. Pet Aversion: Girls talking about their boy friends. Favorite Fxpression: Okay Favorite Occupation: Playing the violin. Ambition: To be a famous violinist and perhaps Eddie's wife. Destiny: To go to a music school. Honors: All-State Orchestra C353 Orches- tra C3, 4.53 Bookkeeping Certificate VVC hear that Ruthie is thinking very se- riously about a career-but we can't understand why she goes way down to Guayls store after bread. She is full of fun and giggles, tool LI5oNA ENIZAN Commercial Prototype: VVally Simpson. Quotation: A gay, serene spirit which is The source of all that is noble and goodlll Pet Aversion: Spinach. Favorite Expression: 'fFor the love of Micky lVlouse. Favorite Occupation: Nursing. Ambition: To travel. Destiny: World famous hiker. l 18 Honors: Grinds Committee C45 3 Bookkeep- ing Certificate C253 O. G. A. Membership Cer- tificate C35 3 Theory Certificate Who speaks above everyone else when les- sons have been prepared? Who is always gig- gling or coming up with a clever remark? Who is the gal with the crisp dark hair and fiashing eyes? VVant to know? It's Leona! BERYL FIIQLD General Nickname: Harpo. Prototype: Harpo Marx. Quotation: Her mirth the world requiresf, Pet Aversion: W'aiting for people. Favorite Expression: lt'll all come out in the wash. Favorite Occupation: Driving her Lincoln Zephyr. Ambition: To be an accountant. Destiny: To always be Well-liked. Honors: Mercury News Reporter C353 Dramatic Club C2, 3, 453 Junior Jamboree CI, 453 Bookkeeping Certificate C2, 35. Beryl is one of those people you can't help liking and the more you know her, the more you like her. VIRGINIA FISHER Scientific Prototype: Adrian. Quotation. The girl to do her duty And where to rind her equal 'Twould be very hard to tellf' Pet Aversion: Short boys. Favorite Expression: USO what! Favorite Occupation: Drawing models. Ambition: To live up to her prototype Destiny: Dress designer. Honors: Periscope Editor of Nfercury C35 3 Alumni Editor of lVfercury C453 Gold Key C453 Junior Jamboree CI, 2, 45 g Glee Club 3 Prize Speaking, second prize C35 3 District prize speak- ing, third prize C45 : Dramatic Club CI, 2, 3, 45 g Basketball An irresistible giggle and a happy smile- that's Fish. She has her own individual philos- ophy of life, which is to make others happy. JAMES FORTUNA General Nickname: Jimmy. Prototype: Benito Mussolini. Quotation: For even though vanquished, he could argue still. Pet Aversion: Lurid nail polish and fast women. l

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Favorite Expression: l can see your point -but! I I I I Favorite Occupation: Talking. Ambition: To get rich quick. Destiny: A soap box orator in Hyde Park. Honors: Senior Play Q45: Baseball Q2, 3, 45, Captain Q45 5 Football QI, 2, 3, 45 5 Glee Club Qi, 45 g Junior Jamboree Q2, 3, 45. Jimmy is notable for his air of friendliness toward all, and for his enduring patience. Not only has he been successful in sports but has also scored in the classroom and 'on the stage. Good luck to you, Jimmy. I NATHAN GRISENFIISLD General Nickname: Nate. Prototype: William Powell QThe Thin Man5. Quotation: Ulnnocence is bliss. Pet Aversion: People that want to fight all the time. Favorite Expression: f'Today I am a man. Favorite Occupation: Doing nothing. Ambition: To live in Montreal. Destiny: A lawyer. Honor: Bookkeeping Certificate Nate is a welcome addition on any dance floor. As this is his favorite occupation, his con- stant efforts have made him one of the best danc- ers of the class. SYLVIA GOULD ' Commercial Prototype: Another Mussolini. Quotation: Bubbling over with happiness, One in which ambition will be at its best. Pet Aversion: Raisin pie and screechy singers. Favorite Expression: HNO I donlt believe 1t.', Favorite Occupation: Crossword puzzles. Ambition: To be a court stenographer. Destiny: One of the best court stenograph- ers. Honors: Junior Jamboree Q45 5 Senior Play Prompter Q45: Bookkeeping l Certificate Q25g O. G. A. Q8o-1oo5 Transcription Test Q45: Theory Certihcate 45 Word Typing Pin Q45 g Typist on lWercury Staff Sylvia is the girl who always get A in every subject. How does she do it? RALPH GUYIQTTIQ Commercial Nickname: Dusty. Prototype: Bronco Nagurski Qa well-known football player5. Quotation: f'Be silent always when you doubt your sense. Pet Aversion: Gaudy women. Favorite Expression: Bye now. Favorite Occupation: Dancing. Ambition: To be an accountant. Destiny: A Gigolo. Honors: Literary Editor Q45: Football Q3, 4, 555 Baseball Q3, 4, 55: Basketball Q4, 55: Grinds Committee Q55g Green Key Q4, 55 3 Jun- ior Jamboree Q3, 45: Penmanship QI5: Book- keeping Certificate Ralph is the strong, silent type-well at least strong. Dusty has proved to be of value on diamond, grid, or court. Versatile is the word. DEXTER HANDLY Scientific Nickname: Dex. Prototype: Just a chip off the old block. Quotation: lf l had a million dollarsf' Pet Aversion: Road hogs. Favorite Expression: 'fOh, dehnitelyn Favorite Occupation: Reading. Ambition: To travel. Destiny: A farmer. Honor: Junior :Jamboree If Dex had a million dollars we donlt know what he would do with it, but whatever he de- cided to do, we know it would be spent wisely and thriftily. SYLVIA HARRIS Classical Nickname: Sliv. Prototype: Louella Parsons. Quotation: I'Then to Sylvia let us sing: She excels each mortal thing. Pet Aversion: Mending. Favorite Expression: Most beautifullestf' Favorite Occupation: Enjoying herself. Ambition: To be a nurse. Destiny: Buyer for a department store. Honors: Assistant Circulation Manager Q35 3 News Editor of Mercury Q45 g Senior Play Q45: lvy Day Speaker Q45: Gold Key Q45: Dramatic Club Q2, 35, President of Dramatic Club Q35g Debating Club Debating Team Q35g Junior Jamboree Qi, 255 Glee Club Q35g All-State Glee Club Sylvia gets things done and when the editor wants the reporters' news, he pages News Editor Harris. And how could the seniors graduate without the help of Slivls managing and per- sistence. I20l