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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1940 volume:

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Dom pany STEAfvl, HOT WATER AND HOT AIR HEATING WILLIAMS OIL-0-MATIC BURNERS SANITARY l'LIIMBlNti SHEET METAL WORK TIN AND GALVANIZEID ROOFING I2l ARK IEW Service Station TYDUL VEEDOL Tydol Lubricating: Gasoline: P V VEEIDOL MOTOR OIL Both have quality you earn trust UNITED STAT!-IS TIRES APEX RETRI-JAID TIRES Bowes Tire Repair System BATTERY SERVICE AUTO AUUESSOIIIICS UOIIIDIOI1' Lublieation Service 24 HOUR SERVICE Tel. 745 MERC RY A g ia E i, ,, at 3'-I We I SENIOR ISSUE JUNE 1940 Managing Editor .......................... ..... . . . Associate Managing Editor Editor ................... Headline VVriter . . . Feature Editor Feature VVriters ........ Vocation Editor ......... Assistant Vocation Editor . News Editor ............ Reporters ............ Jane and Mary J. Dunsmore Copy Readers ........... Sports Editor .......... Assistant Sports Editor .. . Alumni Editor ..... Exchange Editor . . . Periscope Editors .. Editorial Staff Gordon Lemnah Theodore LaPier Kathleen Kember .. . . James Gay . . . Ruth Jarvis . . . Howard W right and Jane Corliss 7 Ralph LaRock Helen Newton Samuel Vail Ferguson, Mary YVood, Charles Strait, Eleanor Lang Connie Cleveland and Merrill Lemnah Graham Fogg ...... Janet Royce . . . . . . . Virginia Bingham VVilliam Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Costes and Betsy Branch Business Staff Typists ........ Cecile DuBois, Cecile Soulicre, Marion Peters and Cecile Ledoux Business Manager . ............................................. Ben Vail Advertising Manager . . ......... . . . Ewing Lape Assistant Advertising Manager ........... Paul Lyon Treasurer . . . . . ............. . . Solicitors ......... Circulation Manager ........... Lionel Bushey R. Hill and James Bliss Barbara Weblw Assistant Circulation Manager ....... .......,....... B arbara Ann McGarey Faculty Advisers Miss Chandler, Miss Catlin, Miss Adams, Miss Beeman, Miss Thayer, Miss Perrault. Entered as second-class matter Dec 5, 1930 at the post oflice at St. Albans, Ver- mont, 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. , CONTENTS DEDICATION HISTORY SONG EDITORIALS POLL GRINDS PER1scoPE I 3 l Y I DEDICATION '- HIRAM BELLOWS With sincere respect and admiration wc, the Class of 19110, dedicate this issue of THE MERCUIIY to Hiram Bellows. It was due to the foresight and generosity of this St. Albans citizen that the high school students of this city have at the present time in Bellows Free Academy a school building which is surpassed by none other in the state. The first graduation exercises in this building were held in June, 1930. There- fore it is Htting that our class, graduating ten years later, honor the memory of this truly great philanthropist. Hi BELLOWS FREE ACADEMY I93O f I94O E J NIOR OFFIC E61 CLASS SONG CTune: Boy Scout Marchj Dear B. F. A., with praise we hail thee, VVith loyal song and voices true. Our parting leaves a thrill of sadness Mingled with happy thoughts of you. Lift then your voices clear and strong. Love lights the past Welve known so long. Never a care or a fear have we. Hark to our parting song. May fortune smile upon our future, Guiding us through the coming years. Memories of thee forever bind us. Thy name we shall long revere. By ISAIHBARA ANN lXICClAR1CY and SAM VAIL Nl SENIOR CLASS HISTORY By IVIARJORIE JUDD Class Historian Ship ahoyl The Class of 19-140 launches its ship at the port of Bellows Free Acad- emy. After presenting their grammar school diplomas as passports thc passengers and crew were allowed to go aboard. The unaccustomed rocking of the ship and tl1e unusual surroundings brought on some very bad cases of seasickness. Admiral Dickinson called a meeting of the boys and girls and suggested that they form an or- ganization. As a reszelt the freshmen elect- ed the following oflicr r-4: Ben Vail-Captain. Barbara Ann Mcfiarey-First Mate. Ruth Jarvis--Keeper of the Log and Purser. The first shipboard entertainment given in honor of the plebes was a Sophomore Reception. Soon afterwards thc Admiral and his lady sponsored a naval hop in order that the new crew might get better acquaint- ed. The first storms they had to brave were the mid-year examinations. The raging main proved too strong for a few of the valiant force who were drowned in places where the Sea of Education was too deep. The survivors worked diligently in hope of obtaining advancement in rank. Extra crew ricular activities included baseball, tennis, basketball, football, and hockey in which some of the freshmen participated. They competed in the Junior Jamboree but the judges failed to recognize a brilliant performance given by the talented plebes and awarded the cup to thc junior midship- men. Their Hrst furlough came in June, but before they were able to leave they were obliged to tackle a whale of a problem- finals. When they returned from their leave, they were promoted to the rank of sophomore midshipmen. The officers who represented them that year were: Gordon Lemnah-Captain. Virginia Ramos-First Mate. Katherine Sunderland-Keeper of the Log and Purser. Midshipman Jacobs-Member of the Executive Council. 5- 8 On this voyage it was their turn to give tl1e incoming plebes a reception. In order to raise money for this purpose they held a Good Time Mixer, which was very successful because of their unusual ability in putting on this kind of entertainment. They sailed through that term on the crest of the waves. Again the judges failed to give full credit for their superb per- formance in the Junior Jamboree. They selected the following Class offi- cers: VVilliam Gray-Captain, Kathleen Kember-First Mate. Virginia Ramos-Keeper of thc Log. Midshipman Maurice Denault-Mem- ber of Executive Council. Honor was bestowed on several of the junior class for their marked ability in journalism. They were: Managing Editor-Sam Vail. Associate Managing Editor-Gordon Lemnah. Headline Writer-YVilliam Gray. Feature VVriter-Ruth Jarvis. Reporters-Janet Royce, Virginia Bing- ham and Barbara Ann McGarey. Advertising Manager-Howard Sweeny. Assistant Advertising jamin Vail. Assistant Circulation bara Wvebb. Manager-Bem Manager-Bar On their third voyage they had acquired a certain dignity and self-confidence that was very becoming. Their greatest respon- sibility this year was Hnancing the Junior- Senior Prom held in honor of the depart- ing senior class who were about to drop an- chor. Finally after three attempts to gain the coveted trophy their tireless efforts were recognized, when they won the cup at the annual Junior Jamboree for their remarkable production, The Amateur Hour. The biggest event on the calendar of the ship was the Junior Prom which was a spec- tacular affair and praiseworthy. On the fourth voyage Graham Fogg was at the helm, and with the aid of the following officers: Thelma Jacobs, First l Q ER PP SLI SENIOR T RS FI LIR O 9 1'. Catlin, Miss Thaye BOTTOM: Kember, Fogg, Jacobs, Fortuna, Miss Chandler, Miss Bess Adams ..,.. .... Mate, Ruth Jarvis, Keeper of the Log, Al- len Reynolds, Purser and Midshipman Con- nie Carrol, Executive Council Member he was able to pilot his first class seamen into clearer and more peaceful waters, This class had some of the finest basket- ball, football, baseball, and tennis players in the ship's history. On December 6 and 7 of that year the greatest stage production that was ever pre- sented on the good ship B. F. A. was that magnificent success, Cross My Heart . The cast was: Dave Adams Peter Fortuna Ruth Jarvis Much to the sorrow of the rest of the Pauline Adams . Bob Adams .... Jerome Ross .. Myrtle Ross . . . Jim Ross ...... Eleanor Ross .. Charlie VVestover Lola Pomeroy .... . . . Carl Young ...... ...... Henrietta Duval Patsy Jones .........,.. Barbara VVebb . . . . Sam Vail Allen Reynolds . . . Anne Smith . . James Smith Patricia Brooks . . . . Bill Gray Janet Royce Ben Vail . Fifi Shapland Marion Hibbard On March 1-14 the captain and first mate acted as host and hostess to the seniors and faculty at a supper served by the Home Economic Class The one-act play Sauce for the Gos- ling was creditably presented by members of the class at the Junior Jamboree. Honor was bestowed on Midshipman Peter Fortuna when he was awarded a S100 scholarship to U. V. M. for his one act play, lt Came Upon the Midnight Clear . The following served on the ship's paper 'AThe Mereuryn: Managing Editor---Gordon Lemnah Editor-Kay Kember Feature Editor-Ruth Jarvis News Editor-Sam Vail Sports Editor-Graham Fogg Assistant Sports Editor-Janet Royce Exchange Editor-VVilliam Gray Alumni Editor---Virginia Bingham TypistsQCecile DuBois, Cecile Sou- liere, Cecile Ledoux and Marion Peters Business ManagerhBen Vail Treasurer-Lionel Bushey Circulation Manager-Barbara VVebb Assistant Circulation Manager-Bar bara Ann Mcfirarey In the spring the seniors who had fallen overboard in the Sea of Education were given life preservers in the form of make-up examinations. Some were rescued but others were left behind. crew and the faculty who had helped them weather many a storm the seniors were ready to take their final leave, and they regretfully bade the Admiral farewell. The ship that was launched four short years ago in the waters of B, F. A. now sails quietly away and may the valiant class of 1940 reach the port of success. E101 ES LIRIT C ER ST FIR E111 Guay. acDonaId, Austin, M Da ley, Renaud, Curtis, .-4 Larry, BACK RO'W I ROW: Jay, Sawyer, Newton, Keenan, Nowell. NT FRO SENIOR PLAY CAST 0 i Cross My Heart 1' SITTING: A. Smith, Jarvis, Shapland, Royce, Gray, Webb, J. Smith STANDING: Fortuna, Brooks, S. Vail, Reynolds. Hibbard, B. Vail. E121 13 1'1S01'1. Robi orliss, Dickinson, McKenney, C Taylor, Rich, ngham, H111 Cu ROW: FRONT fault. QI' ayer, Chandler, P Th ms, Curtis, da Beeman, A ROW COND SE apineau. Ross, Sisco, P SS THIRD ROW Connor, Pre EXECUTIVE CULINCIL . SEATED: H. B. Dickinson, G. B. COIIIIUT. STANDING: F. B03I'd1l1ElI1, C, Carrol, C. Bushey E141 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS J Q GRAY SUNDERLAND KEMBER LEMNAH lf J EDITORIA The Old Order Changeth Regardless of how definite and established customs become, there are bound to arise at some time or other occasions and circumstances which warrant a change. Such has been the case with the regular plan followed for the graduation ceremony. The new arrangement to be introduced this year is in the graduation program itself, following the trend of the times toward what is known as a Unified Theme Programf' Previously it has been the custom to have tl1e three prize winning senior essays given as speeches, but under this new system one central theme is decided upon, then each speaker builds his talk about some special phase or branch of that subject. In this way the attempt is being made really to vitalize the gradu- ation exercises and bring them up to date with the modern trend being followed by schools and colleges throughout the country. The subjects chosen by these diferent institutions are all those which will not only interest the students, but also may provide constructive criticism or advice which will prove to be a valuable aid to them as they enter into a business and social world, wl1icl1 to most will be new and practically unexplored. The very timely and all-important subject of vocations has been chosen for our theme this year. Four speakers have been selected from the upper third of the class, according to scholastic standing, and general attitude toward school, other students, and the faculty. It seems like a splendid plan, and it is the sincere desire of the whole Class of 1940 that it will prove to be a success that will grow in popularity as the years go by. Another innovation which has been suggested is that of changing Ivy Day to the last assembly period of the school year, rather than having a special afternoon set aside during graduation week. Because of previous arrangements it was found impossible to carry out this plan this year, but it is to be hoped that it may be worked out next year. In this way the whole student body would be present at the ceremony instead of the relatively small number of seniors who usually attend. If this new arrangement could be brought into effect as well as the new Unified Theme Programi' it seems as if the improvement and benefit to all concerned would be of outstanding importance to the school as a whole. if 41 if Appreciation THE MERCURY staff wishes to thank all those people and organizations who have helped in the past year to make our paper a success. We appreciate the Mercury pins and the banquet given by the B. F. A. Parent-Teachers Association. We thank the Messenger Company for its usual fine cooperation, and Miss McKenney for her help with the typing. We wish to thank also Ruth Jarvis and Sam Vail, who so willingly assisted in the publication of this Yearbook.-Managing' Editor. l16l I. ES UR ER E171 liss, Newton, Peters, Jarvis, Cor Kember, Royce, Bois, Souliere, Ledoux, Du WZ RST RO FI G. Lemnah, Cleveland. MeGarey, Bingham, B. Webb, Branch, Wood, SECOND ROW: ang. ore, L l1I1SII1 uson, D Ferg S, Hill ray, LaPier, Lyon , Bliss, G ushey, Fogg, S. Vail nah, B IH Le ROW: M. RD I TH Strait. Ock, aR ay, Costes, L G W: Wright, Lape, B. Vail, RO FOURTH 1 -1 SENIOR CLASS PULL Best Liked lNIost Pleasing Personality Most Talkative Quietest Most Conscientious Most Apt to Succeed Most Optimistic Most Pessimistic Most Sophisticated Most Domestic Best Scholar Peppicst Best All-round Most Athletic Best Dancer Smoothest Line Class Comedian Most Faithful E Xtra Curricular WV Happiest Most Carefree Hardest to Get Acquainted With Easiest to Get Aequainted With Luckiest Best Looking orker GIRL Thelma Jacobs Connie Carrol Anne Smith and Connie Carrol Marion Peters Marion Peters Ruth Jarvis Patricia Brooks Anne Smith Kay Kember Dorice Judd Virginia Bingham Connie Carrol Thelma Jacobs Katherine Sunderland Juanita Courville Connie Carrol Thelma Jacobs Rlltll Jarvis Patricia Brooks Patricia Brooks Eleanor Mooney Connie Carrol Ruth Jarvis Connie Carrol L18l BOY Gordon Lemnali Gordon Lemnah Clifford Bryce Maurice Denault Gordon Lemnah Gordon Lemnah Peter Fortuna Clifford Bryce James Smith Morton Ladd Gordon Lemnali Peter Fortuna Gordon Lcmnah Maurice Denault Graham Fogg James Smith Clifford Bryce Gordon Lemnall Peter Fortuna Peter Fortuna Maurice Denault Clifford Bryce Arthur Mossey Arthur Mossey L50 UI B E191 We proudly present to you the class of 340 with their Big Ambition, Favorite Expression, and Aversion, the first letters of which spell B. F. A. Here is the class of 19410 VVith each his goal to find Some are staid and some are sporty May fate to tl1eIn be kind. GRINDS COMMITTEE: Virginia Bingham Qchairmanj, Eleanor Mooney, Anne Smith, Janet Royce, Thelma Jacobs, Cecile Soulir-re, Hulda McKenney, Kath- erine Sunderland, Barbara VVcbb, James Smith, Arthur Mossey, Frederick Board- man, and George Moffatt. fWe present the Senior class as of May 1, 1940j VIRGINIA BINGHAM ' CLASSICAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: Therein Aversion: Hypocritical People. Honors: Mercury Staff Reporter GED, Alumni Editor MQ, Glee Club MQ, Ivy Day Speaker Grinds Committee Chair- man of Grinds Committee. Virginia, you're a clever lass, Always at the head of your class You're musical, a mercurite too, And fond of travel, so good luck to you. ' ' FREDERICK BOARDMAN SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To be a Civil Engineer. Favorite Expression: Don,t race your motorf' Aversion: YVise girls. Honors: Football ffkfijg Member Ex- ecutive Council CSQQ All-State Chorus f5jg Glee Club CSD, Grinds Committee Q5jg Ski Team C1-2-3-4+-ESD, Tennis ffl-5D. Everyone in school knows Fred,'. His hard play at end in football, and his great ,, . skiing ability have made hiIn an athlete any school would be proud to have. He is sure to go far. E201 l'II.BRIlJGl'1 BOWVLES GENERAL Big Ambition: To be a chemist. Favorite Expression: You ain't lying. Aversionz Taking a bath. Honors: QSJQ Football mittee Senior Basketball C3-fl-5j1 Captain Q3--L-5jg Baseball Com- Play Eldridge. better known as MajorU, has shown his athletic prowess by holding and playing to advantage positions in Baseball, Football, and Basketball. He is well liked by all and his humor has amused us, through- out our Qtoo fewj years at fgood oldy B. I . A. CI.II I ORD BRYCE SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To get out of High School. Favorite lixpressionz Hello Barneyln Aversion: School. Honors: Class Secretary C1 Q Q Junior Jamboree Q1-2-3-Il-jg Glee Club Band QZJ Q Bookkeeping Pin Q31 Q Bookkeeping Certification C2-31 Q Accounting Certificate C5jj Baseball C3-4-5b. One of the most popular boys in school, Cliff has made a fine showing. His play in left field this year is very good. If you ever want Cliff you will find him-that's right, at Barker'sl l PATTY BROOKS SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To get out of High School. Favorite Expression: 'iDearie Pief' Aversionz Snobbish People. J Honors: Senior llay Q-ljg Junior Prize Speaking fiijg Basketball C1-:Z-3-QQ Ten nis Q1-Zjg All-State Chorus Q2-3-IUQ Jun ior Jamboree Q1-Zj. Here is a young lady named Patty, WVhose appearance is always quite natty, She sings and she dances, And at basketball pranees, A happy young lady is Patty. 211 GILMAN CARMAN GENERAL Big Ambition: To have a white collar job. Favorite Expression: Charlotte Aversion: Hard YVork. Honors: Typing Certificate Ski Team C142-3-41-jg Football Never hurried, never excited, never surprised, always calm and easy going!- thatis Gilman. VVithout a doubt he's had more adventure than anyone else in this school, especially in skiing. E LIONEL BUSHEY YVOCATIONAL Big Ambition: To succeed in life. Favorite Expression: And then somef' Aversion: Stuck-up people. Honors: Treasurer Mercury Staff QQDQ Senior Play Business Manager Qlrjg O. B. E. Pin C-UQ Accounting Certificate Buck is that boy from Georgia Shore 'who has made a name for himself in B. F. A. 22 Very ambitious and industrious, he will go far in whatever he may attempt. CONNIE CARROL GFZNPIIKAL Big Ambition: To be a successful teacher, Favorite Expression Shavings li' Aversion: Nonc. Honors: Glee Club C2-3--1-jg All-State Chorus QSSA-UQ Secretary of Executive Coun- eil C-UQ Assistant Manager of Girls, Basket- ball CZDQ Manager of Girls' Basketball Q3-4-DQ Senior Play Committee Qfkjg Junior Jamboree Ciij. This girl hailed from Bostong Her friends have not been few A winning smile and accent I Points Connie out to you. BEVERLY COLOMB GENERAL Big Ambition: To be a nurse on ship board. Favorite Expression: Sorta Gooeyfi Aversion: Snakes and snobs. Honors: Sheldon: Basketball Cheer Leader Class Song f2jg Play Competition CZQQ Dramatic Club Q2jg B. F. A. special delegate to Round Table Discussion of Home Economic Conference C3l Bev came from Sheldon and brought along her laughter, shy remarks, and good fellowship. She never worries about tomor- row, and her pleasing disposition makes her friends and acquaintances forget about their troubles. .l 3 CARMINO DEMARINIS VOCATIONAL Big Ambition: To Get A in English. Favorite Expression: Neverheard of it.', Aversion: Stuck-up people. Honors: Venus Velvet Shorthand Cer- tificate Bookkeeping Certificate fljg O. G. A. Theory Certificate C253 O. G. A. hlembership 60-word Transcription Test 80-word Transcription Test Carlnino is Silent and But please Looks are a quiet fellow, apparently shy, remember just one thing- deceiving--Oh My! J UAN I TA COURVILLE COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be a nurse. Favorite Expression: .litterbug.', Aversion: Study. Honors: Junior Prize Speaking, 2nd prize Basketball Q1-Qjg Tennis Q1-2-UQ All-State Chorus CZQQ Glee Club Q2-3-Ljg Junior Jamboree 1-3-Qjg Dra- matic Club fljg Cheer Leader QLD, O. G. A. Theory Certificate 60-word 0. G. A. Certificate 80-word O. G. A. Certifi- cate Ciljg 410-word Typing Certificate QMQ O. G. A. Membership Certificate Cookie is that peppy brunette with whom dancing is a favorite pastime. It is easy to see why she was voted the best dancer of her class. She has many other accomplishments such as making friends and also keeping them, which will help l1er realize her ambition. Good luck to you, Cookie! E231 MAURICE DENAULT COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be a woodchopper. Favorite Expression: Hang it, no. Aversion: Hamburg steak. Honors: Football C2-3-,L-5jQ Captain C515 Hockey fl-2-41--fijg Captain Q-1-jg Mem- ber Executive Council CEU: Typing Certifi- cate f5j. Maurice, dubbed Doc , by his school- mates, is one of thc most outstanding ath- letes the school has seen in many years. His ability to dash past the end to the goal has proved him to be an excellent runner. He was elected captain of the football and hockey teams and his able leadership has accounted for sevcral victories. ELIZABETH DEMARINIS COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: You don't say. Aversion: Conceited people. Honors: O. B. E. Certificate QU: Come plete Theory QQ: 60-word O. G. A. Certi- ficate Q3jg 80-word O. G. A. Certificate Qiij. Elizabeth is a tiny lass, Dark haired and dark-eyed too, And underneath that calm reserse There's a bit of deviltry too. L , . CECILE DUBOIS GENERAL Big Ambition: To be a Air Hostess. Favorite Expression: You know what I mean. Aversion: YVriting letters. Honors: Mercury Typist Q-1-jg 0. B. E. Certificate Q-ljg Bookkeeping Certificate A cheery smile and a friendly Hi and you you have met Cecile. Though she appears to be quiet, when she is with girls, she always has her say. She is always out for a good time. The best of luck to you, Cecile E241 GRAHAM FOGG GPINERAL Big Ambition: To be a pharmacist. Favorite Expression: No, Janetf, Aversion: Wline :. Honors: Class President MD: Mercury Staff Sports Editor QLDQ Football Q1-2-3-4135 Baseball Qrlijg Ski TCHIH Q1-2-ESD: Tpying Certificate Q-My Executive Committee of I Junior-Senior lrom Executive Commit- tee of Senior Play Q-1-jg Executive CoInInit- tee of Junior Jamboree Graham is a fine skier, football and baseball player and an all-round good sport. He is a great class president and is very well liked throughout the school. YVith his smile and his personality he is bound to Inake a success of his life. ISABEL FULLER CoMiIERcIAL Big Ambition: To be a success in life. Favorite Expression: illudasf' Aversion: Snobs. Honors: Ediphone Certificate Q-1-jg 0. G. A, Membership CZDQ Esterbrook Cer- tificate QIUQ GO-word Transcription Certifi- cate Ciijg 80-word Transcription Certificate C331 Accounting Certificate Q1-jg Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate Bookkeeping Certificate QLZDQ O. B. E. Certificate QU. Always laughing, always gay, She helps you chase the blues away. To her. VVORK is no grudge, That happyfgo-lucky girl called lNIudgel'. PETER FORTUNA SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To work a while and laugh a while. Favorite Expression: It's almost time to go home. Aversion: Hibernation. Honors: St. Mary's: Class President QZQQ Football Clljg B. F. A.: Basketball ffijg All-State Chorus Ciijg Glee Club Q3-'UQ Junior Jamboree CIUQ First prize, U. V. M. one-aet play contest Pete,', very well liked by all include ing the fairer sex, is a Jack-ofaall-Trades, Inaster mathematician, super chemist, pro- fessional radio announcer, and amateur poet, all rolled into one little fellow, full of vital- ity and theories. His pleasant personality and abilities should carry l1iIn far in the survival of the iittest. ,YW In t 5l NAOMIE RUTH GREENE COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be a model. Favorite Expression: You do that little thinglw Aversion: Derby hats. Honors: Glee Club Q2-3jg All-State Chorus CD3 Home Economics Conference Q2-3jg First Prize Home Economics Cloth- ing Contest C2-3jg O. G. A. Theory Certi- ficate Nan is that little girl with the.big brown eyes and sunny hair whom you see Hitting around from place to place. The school will seem quiet and lonesome when she leaves, but she can't be held back. She's going on to bigger and better things. We wish you the best of luck, Nan. .x . i I 26 XVILLIAM GRAY Sc1EN'rI1r'1c Big Ambition: To be a Chemical En- gineer. Favorite Expression: How ,y'all? Aversion: Gossip. Honors : Class President Mercury Staff Headline lVriter Mercury Staff Exchange Editor Q-UQ Senior Play fflrjg President Student Council My Orchestra f2jg All-State Chorus Q3-flrjg Glee Club Q3-fl-jg Junior Jamboree Q2-3jg Dramatic Club Bill is very popular with all of us, and he certainly deserves a great deal of credit for his sincere interest and work in the activities of B. F. A. His ability to fathom those super intricate depths of chem- istry is astounding and we all hope that some day he will become the best of chemical en- gineers. MARION HIBBARD GPINERAL Big Ambition: To go to Hawaii. Favorite Expression: All in one day, toolu Aversion: U. S. History. Honors: Junior Jamboree fljg B. E. A. Pin Cflwjg 0. B. E. Certificate frljg Senior Play A pleasing personality Is .found in this blue-eyed lass, And though quiet she appears to be, - She's one of the gayest in our class. l i- THELMA JACOBS SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To go to college. Favorite Expression: So what? Aversion: Of, Honors: Basketball Cl-2-3-Mg Tennis C1-2-3--Ljg Member of Executive Council CZZDQ Secretary of Executive Council CQJQ Class Vice President C-UQ Property Man- ager of Senior Play C-tjg Class Phophecy Qeljg Grinds Committee C-Ljg Executive Com- mittee of Junior Jamboree Cfijg Executive Committee of Junior-Senior Prom Jackie , an athlete, The umph of our class, Ready to work, An eflicicnt little lass. DORICE JUDD CoMM1c1zcIAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: Oh, my sister! Aversion: Snobs. Honors : Bookkeeping Certificate Senior Play Committee She But when you get her alone, You'd be surprisedll' 's not much in a crowd, In her own unassuming way, Bud', sets out to get what she wants and she usually is successful. W'e are sure that she will always succeed in whatever she under- takes. I RUTH JARVIS CoMMi-:RCIAL Big Ambition: To be a millionaire. Favorite Expression: Certainly.', Aversion: Oysters. Honors: Class Secretary C1--1-QQ Mer- cury Feature lVriter Editor C405 Junior Prize Speaking C315 Senior Play All- State Chorus C-UQ Glee Club Hjg Junior Jamboree Q1-411: D.A.R. Medal MQ: Gradu- ation Speaker C-ifjg 100-word Gregg Tran- scription Test C-Ljg Typing Certificate Ediphone Certificate Q1-jg 120-word 0. G. A. Pin Whenever Ruth has been seen along the corridors or in the classrooms at B. F. A., she has always been fairly humming with activity. Being very studious and energetic and having a pleasing personality she has become very popular with both classmates and faculty, and we are all sure that what- ever she attempts will prove a success. 271 l J 'Y 4. KAY KRMBER SCIENTIFIC Big A111bition: To make a success of life. Favorite Expression: Mother, may I have the car today? Aversion: Gossips. Honors: Vice President Mercury Editor Q-UQ Senior Play Committee Q-UQ Vice President Student Council C-1-jg Rx- ecutive Committee Junior Jamboree C355 Executive Committee Junior-Senior Prom QU. This girl hails from Montreal, Sophisticated, blond, and tall. Kay rates tops', in friendship true, And so, my friend, good luck to you. I MARJORIE JUDD COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To live a long life. Favorite Expression: Bobby! what did Jean have to say? Aversion: Conceited people. Honors: Basketball Q1-2-3-Alfjg Glee Club flfjg Junior Jamboree C3--UQ Class History Q-UQ Tennis C3-Mg Esterbrook Certificate fiijg Ediphonc Certificate C-UQ O. G. A. Theory Certificate O, G. A. Membership Qiijg 60-word Gregg Transcrip- tion 80-word Gregg Transcription f3jg 100-word Gregg Transcription Q-U5 -L0-word Typing Certificate C-lj: 120-word O. G. A. Pin The-re's too much to write that could explain, The things that Johnny has done, So just remember her for her sports, Her wit, her humor and her fun. DORIS LEE KING COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To write. Favorite Expression: Yah!', Avcrsion: The nickname Ultedf' Honors: Glce Club QIZDQ O. G. A. Theory Test flijg 60-word Gregg Certifi- cate fiijg 80-Word Gregg Certificate Q-UQ Bookkeeping Certificate C-UQ Typing Cer- tificate Her hair is red, and red spells danger. But Doris is good-natured and friendly- not at all dangerous. Just don't call her ltedi'. She works hard and willingly but finds time to have fun. Continue your good work, Doris, and you will succeed in all your undertakings. 281 MORTON LADD GENERAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: For the land sakes. Aversion: Fishing. Honors: -LO-word Typing Certificate Supervisor of Study Class Morton is a quiet, almost shy, Ladd, vcry easy to get along with. His Yankee drawl contrasts sharply with his large size. He is a boy who will succeed in what he sets out to do. CECILE LEDOUX COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be a head nurse in :1 large hospital. l :1vorite Expression: C0nfidentially it's putridf' Aversion: Snobhish girls. Honors: Mercury Typist Q-ij: Junior Prize Speaking QESQQ Glee Club flailjg Jun- ior .lamboree Cl-3jQ Home Clothing Con- test QZQQ O. G. A. Merubersllip Certificate Qiijg 0. G. A. 60-word Certificate fill: 0. G. A. 80-word Certificate ffijg O. G. A. Theory Test QCD: Esterbrook Fountain Pen Certificate fiijg Senior Play Prompter Q-1-jg 50-Word Typing Certificate Cecile is known to us for her friendli- ness and cheerfulness. She is seldom angry and always has :1 cheery hello for everyone. lve know she will be successful in the career she has chosen. Here's luck for the future. t RUN ICE I,ANOCl'l'1 1'l2 Couuiziieml. Big Ambition: To hop one of those big cars you see going through the city. Favorite Expression: That's true. Aversion: Symphony and Opera. Honors: Glee Club Cl-Lljg Junior Jam- boree CESDQ O. G. A. Theory Certificate C-UQ O. G. A. Membership Certificate QLD: 60 and 80-word Gregg 'Transcription Certificates fl-jg 100 and 120-word Gregg Transcription Certificate QSM -L0-word Typing Certificate QSQQ Rdiphone Certificate CSD. Eunice is that cheery little blond that you see around the corridors. She is full of fun and a joy to all who meet her. YVe wish her the best of luck and happiness. 29 J GORDON LEMNAH CoMMEucIAL Big Ambition: To get a good position. Favorite Expression: Just about. Aversion: People who do not get their work in on time. Honors: Class President Assist- ant Managing Editor of Mercury Man- aging Editor of Mercury C-MQ D. A. R. Medal C-Ljg Graduation Speaker My Basketball Q2-3-'fjg O. G. A. CertiHcate 120-word O. G. A. Pin Qfjg 100-word O. G. A. Transcription Test 80-word O. G. A. Transcription Test 60-word O. G. A. Transcription Test QSJQ Ediphone Certificate fffjg 55 and 60-word Typing Cer- tificate C-UQ Memorial Day Speaker at City Hall fiijg Student Council Secretary Cijg Bookkeeping Certificate Optimistic, cheerful, hard working in his athletics, his studies, and his extra cur- ricular activities, Gordie has made a fine record in his four years at B. F. A. Among his many other accomplishments he is a grand dancer and a swell fellow-Lots of luck, Gordie you should get to the top. AUS TINE LE MNAH COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To obtain a good posi- tion, Favorite Expression: Hot diggety poo- chy dogfi Aversion: Sarcastic people. Honors: AlQ-State Chorus C315 Glee Club C2-31g O. G. A. Theroy Certificate 60-word O. G. A. Certificate f3jQ 80-word O. G. A. Certiheate 100-word O. G. A. Certificate Ediphone Certificate O. B. E. Certificate C-U5 '15-word Typing Certificate flfjg 50-word Typing Certificate Cllrjg Esterbrooke Fountain Pen Certificate CIBQQ O. G. A. Membership Certificate 120-word O. G. A. Pin Austine is a girl who takes everything with a smile and is always ready to lend a helping hand. She is best known to us for her witty talk. Things are never quiet or dull when she is around. Hereis to a friend that is a real friend. VVARREN LEMNAH VOCATIONAL Big Ambition: To be a Test Pilot. Favorite Expression: None. Aversion: Getting up in the morning. Honors: 50-word Typing Certificate fit Lem is a quiet lad, VVl1o almost never gets in bad, Flying is his field to fame, And in it he may blaze a name, So happy landing to you, Lern . E301 A BARBARA ANN MCGAREY SC1EN'r1F1c Big Ambition: To be a singer. Favorite Expression: Hi honey! Aversion: Anything that's work . Honors Staff News VVriter Q2-fijg Mercury Staff Assistant Circulation Editor C-1-jg Tennis CZZDQ All-State Chorus Q3-A1-jg Glee Club C1-2-3-LQ: Class Song Q-UQ New England Festival Solo Audition f2jg Vt. Festival Solo Audition C3-UQ U. V. M. Scholarship Audi- tion C-1-jg lst prize in 2nd division rating New England Festival : Vice-President Qljg Mercury Barbara is a red haired songstress of B. F, A. iVith her golden voice and care- free manner we are sure she will succeed in her ambition to be a singer. HILDA MENARD GENERAL Big Ambition: To be a good nurse. Favorite Expression: Oh Motheriu Aversion: Smart people. Honors: Sheldon High School: Liter- ary Editor of Brainy Newsn QQDQ Dra- matic Club fl-Zjg Class Play Competition Cljg B. F. A.: 410-word Typing' Certificate ceo There's going' to be a nurse named Hilda, Who in this world will win her way, She is sure to succeed in life For she has at B. F. A. I: 31 HULDAH MCKENN EY COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: Why sure! Aversion: Going to be early. Honors: Grinds Committee QQ: Edi- phone Certificate Q-ij: O. G. A. 60-word CertiHeate O. G. A. 80-word Certifi- cate 100-word Certificate qsyg Book- keeping Certificate C2-3j: Accounting Cer- tificate CALDQ O. G. A. Theory Certificate 4253 O. B. E. Certificate-Bookkeeping C-ij: 120- word O, G. A. Pin Huldah appears quiet but is friendly and cheery when you know her. She has many friends in B. F. A. and is liked by all. VVe certainly wish her a lot of luck. J 4, FREDERICK MINOR XYOCATIONAL Big Ambition: To be a success. Favorite Expression: ulloggonclu Aversionz Lipstick. Honors: St. Mary's: Class Treasurer qzpg All-State Chorus fl-ZQQ Band fl-Zljg Cheer Leader flljg B. F. A.: Football C553 Orchestra Band Q-I-5jQ All-State Band C4-5jg Junior .Ianfboree Q25-UQ Dramatic Club fiijg Senior Play Committee f5jQ All- State Orchestra CSD. Freddy, with his fiashing smile and pleasing personality will ever be remem- bered by his fellow students. A fine foot- ball player and an artist with his drums. I 32 VIOLET MEYERS COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be a nurse. Favorite Expression: Oh, fish! Aversion: Braggarts, Honors: Glee Club Q2-3--'Ljg Ediphone Certificate C4-jg O. B. E. Certificate Esterbrooke Fountain Pen Contest O. G. A. Membership Certificate QZDQ 60- word O. G. A. Certificate CED: 80-word O. G. A. Certificate Ciijg 100-word O. G. A. Certificate C-1-jg 120-word O. G. A. Pin fflljg O. G. A. Theory Certificate qzpg Bookkeep- ing I Certificate CZZQQ Advanced Bookkeep- ing Certificate CEU. Violet is a friendly, fun-loving girl who has a cheering word for everyone. Her friendliness has helped to make our high school years happy ones. She has worked hard to overcome all obstacles placed in her path. VVe feel sure that she will succeed in her ambition and hope that her path will be easier. 1 , GEORGE MOFFATT SC1EN'r1FIc Big Ambition: To marry a rich woman! Favorite Expression: IVe what d'ya know Y Aversion: Saturday nights without dances Y Honors: Tennis fiijg Boys, Glee Club C3--lfjg All-State Chorus Q3-My Junior Jamboree CZZQQ Ivy Day Speaker fflfjg Grinds Committee Georgie,' is swell company, always cheerful and in a good lmmor. He is sel- dom in a serious mood for more than ten minutes at a time. He is a Hswingn fan and plays a mean ocarina . Ivith his personal- ity he'll go far. I ELEANOR MOONEY f1ENERAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: I betcha almostf' Aversion: New hail-cuts. Honors: Glee Club Q2-I3-'UQ All-State Chorus Grinds CoI1 ixli ittee Eleanor is quiet and shy, She's friendly and always stands by, Moreover, at work she is steady, And is always willing and ready. MADELYN NELSON COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be a success. Favorite Expression: Oh Goodness! Avcrsion: Snobs. Honors: First prize Junior Prize Speaking ftijg All-State Chorus C3-Afjg Glee Club C2-3-A1-jg Junior Jamboree C1-4-jg Ivy Day Speaker Qlfjg Dramatic Club Cljg Sen- ior Play Business Manager Qlljg Bookkeep- ing Certificate CZDQ 60-word O. G. A. Cer- tificate Qlijg 80-word 0. G. A. Certificate flljg O. G. A. Membership Certificate CSD: 0. G. A. Theory Certificate CSU. Wllo will ever forget our brown eyed Maddie with her sweet disposition and cheery words for everyone? ARTHUR MOSSEY SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To retire at 415. Favorite Expression: Hi Drip. Aversion: Chiselers. Honors: Senior Play-Assistant Man- ager Q5jg Grinds Committee Assistant Business Manager Junior Jamboree Art is the quiet type of boy with only two loves: chemical experiments and hunt- ing. He can always be depended upon for committee work and we are sure that he will make a success of what he chooses for a vo- cation. E331 l L MARION PETERS COMMIQILCIAL Big Ambition: To be a stenographer. Favorite Expression: Aw, heck! Aversion: Green peas. Honors: Mercury Staff, Typist My O. G. A. Membership Certificate Q3jg O. G, A. Theory Certincate 60-word Gregg Certificate 80-word Gregg Cer- tificate 100-word Gregg Certificate fijg 120-word Gregg Pin Q-UQ Ediphone Certificate C-Ljg 50-word Typing Certificate HD: Bookkeeping l Certificate QQQQ Ad- vanced Bookkeeping Certificate fiijg Ester- brooke Fountain Pen Contest QU. Marion is the hard-working girl of the class and her work has been rewarded with excellent Inarks. She is quiet and unassum- ing-well liked by everyone wl1o knows her. To have her as a friend is to have a true friend. VVe are sure that she will succeed in her ambition and we wish l1er the best of luck in everything she undertakes. BARBARA NEWTON COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To get a job as secretary. Favorite Expression: Sure have. Aversion: Studying when she has some- thing better to do. Honors: Junior Jamboree CU: Second Prize in Home Economies Clothing Contest C213 O. G. A. Theory Certificate CEU: O. G. A. Membership 60-word O. G. A. Certificate Clijg 80-word O. G. A. Certifi- cate 100-word O. G. A. Certificate Mjg 120-word O. G. A. Pin Bookkeeping Certificates C2-3Qg Ediphone Certificate MQ. Barbara is one of the quiet members of our class. It is hard to Hnd out very much about her as she doesn't take part in many of the class activities. Nevertheless she is a true friend. VVe know she will succeed in everything she undertakes. - . ' 'Mb 2 SSD? xs V . ..... . ..K?a.:.:.: .. .gm , E X ' . .. .......... ,,,.... . . . as I Av , .V 'I . ALAN REYNOLDS SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To be the worldis great- est HII'lllCl',,. Favorite Expression: Aw gnatsl Aversion: Stuck-up people. Honors: Class Treasurer Football C-Hg Senior Plav Alan is a great guy and is working for nothing less than to be the w0rld's great- est nI1lllCI',U like Glenn Cunningham. He is always in a good humor and is welcomed wherever he goes. VVe hope he may succeed in his big ambition, because he deserves the best. l34l JANET ROYCE GENERAL Big Ambition: To be a success. Favorite Expression: Really? Aversion: None. Honors: Mercury News Reporter Assistant Sports Editor Q-1113 Senior Play Q-UQ Basketball C1-2-iijg Junior Jamboree fl-3jQ Grinds Committee QLD: Tennis Janet is a snappy dresser, Her looks can more than pass, And as for having loads of pull She Uknowsi' the President of our class. BARBARA SHEPARD COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be able to get ten hours, sleep. Favorite Expression: Holy Cats! Aversion: Mosquitoes. Honors: O. G, A. Theory Test CZQQ G. A. Membership CertiHcate O. G. A. 60-word Certificate O. G. A. 80-word Certificate CSD: O. G. A. 100-word Certificate Cffjg Bookkeeping O. B. E. Cer- tificate MQQ 410-Word Typing Certificate fflfjg Ediphone CertiHcate filly Accounting Certificate MD, Bookkeeping Certificate O. Babs', to many-friend to all. She is easily known by that sunny smile, that twinkle in her eye, and that cheery hello , She is a favorite among her friends and cer- tainly will be missed by all who know her. I 35 DOROTHY SHAPPY COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To get out of school. Favorite Expression: Good graeiousf' Avcrsion: Getting up in the morning. Honors: Ediphone Certificate Clffjg Certificate qzpg Advanced Bookkeeping Bookkeeping Certificate C335 O. B. E. Cer- tificate Crfjg O. B. E. Pin C-Hg Accounting Certificate C-Mg Glee Club C1-2-Sjg 60- Word 'Transcription Certificate 100- word Transcription Certificate Order of' Gregg Artists QQDQ O. G. A. Theory Certificate Good things come in small packages That saying fits Dot,' like a glove, Her laughter, sly remarks, and smile Have won our respect and our love. J ANNE SINIITH SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To be a nurse. Favorite Expression: Fiddle-de-deefi Aversion: None. Honors: Senior Play Q-UQ Junior Jam- boree C3-4+QQ Jamboree Committee f5jQ Grinds Committee Dramatic Club Clj. A bright and cheery Hin and we pass Anne in the corridors. She has an over- whelming sense of humor and enjoys good times. We are sure that Anne will make a fine nurse, as anything that she l1as under- taken in school activities has turned out suc- cessfully. - i ALIDA SILK GENERAL Big Ambition: To be a nurse. Favorite Expression: None. Aversion: Snobs. Honors: Glee Club Q2-3jg Accounting Certificate Cfifjg O. B. E. Certificate Mig Bookkeeping Certificates C3-fkj. VVe have a nurse within our midst May she always head the list, In the art of curing ills, VVith her little box of pills, May her purpose never fail, As she blazes the noble trail JAMES SMITH GENERAL Big Ambition: To get some rest. Favorite Expression: It ain't Clark Gable. Aversion: Noisy girls. Honors: Senior Play qspg All-State Chorus Mig Band C1-2-3jg Glee Club Cllfjg Junior Jamboree Cljg Grinds Committee C5jg Lieutenant of School Boy Patrol C2-3jg Basketball C1-2jQ Baseball Q1-Zjg Dramatic Club Treasurer Jimmy is the old smoothie who has dated practically every girl in high school at one time or another. His accomplishments are many, and one of his specialties is driving his father's snazzy Pontiac around town un- til the rest of us turn pea-green with envy. Jimmy will always get a lot out of life. I36l CECILE SOULIERE COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To be the President's private secretary. Favorite Expression: Crying Out Jit- terbugs! ! V' Avcrsion: Fleas. Honors: Mercury Typist Grinds Committee feirjg O. G. A. 60 and 80-word Certificate O. G. A. 100-word Certi- ficate ffljg Theory flljg Membership Certi- ficate f3Dg 415-word Typing Certificate My Esterbrooke Fountain Pen Certificate f3jg Ediphone Certificate CHQ O. B. E. Senior Certificate f-UQ 120-word O. G. A. Pin fflfjg Bookkeeping Certificates C2-3--lj. Cecile is known for her good Inarks and her pleasant smile for everyone. Troubles never bother Cecile and she is always ready to help others. She has quite an ambition and we know she will succeed. Hereis luck to you, Cecile! I RFNE SUNDERLAND SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To be a good nurse. Favorite Expression: YVhy?,' Aversion: Shopping fShe detests itj. Honors: Prize Speaking fiijg Basket- ball fl-2-3--lrjg Junior Jamboree fl-2-Sjg Graduation Speaker felrjg Secretary of Stu- dent Council Irene is a favorite among the seniors She is the girl with the happy srnile and tht cheery laugh who is so very capable in studies and athletics. She has the makings of an Edith Cavell and we wish her all the luck in the world. Ii I ELAINE S POONBR CGMMEIICIAI. Big Ambition: To be a success in life. Favorite Expression: Oh gosh! Aversion: VVorries. Honors: Glcc Club QIDQ Bookkeeping Certificate QZDQ Bookkeeping Certificate My O. B. E. Certificate Q-UQ G0-word 0. G. A. Certificate fiijg O, G. A. Theory Certificate f2jQ 80-word O. G. A. Certificate. Elaine is one of our quiet students who always has a sweet smile for everyone. She is noted for her dependability and conscien- tiousness. Best of luck Elaine! it .' ' ' , f V' ew-I , . I I. .,. .I .... . - -ff -5- ' '--5 :- ax ., . Q is was .r gps' as-1. 371 aaaaaafaaaa aeai -vP- .... -- ' - ' I sasaaaa. Tae f4a.Ef5Q3?E?ifH7E -. '-Ea' :f :lf 13-'::': 's.:5.,:..:.:.'3gg:1,': ' MJ' . -. , HOYVARIJ SYVEE NEY VOCATION.AL Big An1bition: To get out of school. Favorite Expression: Oh Jackie. Aversion: French. Honors: Mercury Advertising Man- ager CATDQ Mercury Advertising Solicitor filly Junior Jamboree C1-3-Sjg Class Treas- urer Qlkjg Dramatic Club CISDQ Basketball Manager Clfjg Class YVill Senior Play Committee Howard is a rather quiet fellow and seems almost shy. He l1as a smooth disposi- tion and a fine sense of humor. Howard is the sort of fellow that is easy to get along with. Because of this it is certain that he will reach his goal in life. KATHERINE SUNDERLAND COMMERCIAL Big Ambition: To travel. Favorite Expression: Don,t be sillyf' Aversion: People who drink. Honors: Class Secretary Basket- ball Q1-2-3-Ljg Junior Jamboree Cljg Grinds Committee C-MQ O. G, A. Theory Certificate Qfijg O. G. A. Membership 60 and 80- word 0. G. A. Certificate Q-UQ -10-word Typing Certificate Cifjg O. B. E. Certificate Qslfjg Bookkeeping Certificate Sonny is the good-looking girl who has made such a name for herse.f in basket- ball. Shc has followed in the footsteps of all her sisters and has proved herself a true Sunderland. She is swell company and one always enjoys talking to her. lNIay she have the best of everything in life. CHARLES TROMBLIXY CoMM1c1ac1AL Big Ambition: To get a good position in life. Favorite Expression: K'TVell what d'ya know! Aversion: Fish. Honors: 60-word O. G. A. Certihcate Qiijg 80-word O. G. A. Certificate 0. Cr. A. Membership Cfijg -10-word Typing Certificate Q-MQ 0. G. A. Theory Certificate C35- Charlcs is a quiet hard working boy. He never says much unless it is important. He should become a very successful businessman. Wve wish you all kinds of success in life, Charlie! I38l BEN VAIL SCIENTIFIC Big AInbition: To be a doctor. Favorite Expression: Luscious Aversion: Parsnips and liver. Honors: Class President QIDQ Class Treasurer Q2-Sjg Advertising Solicitor for ltfercury CZQQ Assistant Advertising Man- ager on Mercury Qlijg Business Manager ltlercury C-lj: Senior Play QU: Basketball fljg Orchestra Q2-3-lj: All-State Band Q3--LD: Band C2-3-lj: Junior Jamboree C1-2-C5-ALJ: Advice to Undergraduates Here is a young man named Benny, Vtfho is the envy of many, Heis adored by the girls, Turns his nose up at curls, Keeps them guessing by flipping a penny. . t BARBARA VVEBB SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To keep healthy and travel. Favorite Expression: None. Aversion: Snakes. Honors: Tennis C2-3-AU: Prize Speak- ing CEBQQ Senior Play C-UQ Junior Jamboree Qljg Basketball fl-Sjg Orchestra C2-3-A1-jg Assistant Circulation Manager of Mercury QED: Circulation Manager of Mercury C-UQ All-State Orchestra Q3-lj: All-State Band QZDQ Glee Club Q2-3-:UQ Grinds Committee QLD: Graduation Speaker Here,s a girl that's full of fun, An all-roundv girl as well In other words we all agree That she is more than swell. SAM VAH. SCIENTIFIC Big Ambition: To be successful. Favorite Expression: That,s no lief' Aversion: Conceited people. Honors: Associate Managing Editor of Mercury QQQQ Managing Editor of Mercury CSU: News Editor of Mercury QU: Senior Play QU: Orchestra Q1-2f3-iljg All-State Orchestra C2-3-UQ Band fl-2-3-Mg Junior Jamboree fl--lj: Ivy Day Speaker C-QQ Coote Fielrl Trustee VVhenevcr you hear sounds of merri- ment you know that Sam is in the offing. He is one of our best and most dependable scholars, anQl we predict a brilliant future for him. t39l ORCHESTRA .... FIRST ROVV: Mr. Weed, Murray, B. Ferguson, A. Corliss, Perry, J. Bingham, A. Webb Powers, V, B1'ooks, B, Webb, Smith, Branch, SECOND ROW: Burnell, Campbell, DeMarinis, Sabins, Robinson, Newton, Hull, Mont- gomery, Spooner, S. Vail. THIRD ROW: Palmer, Wright. W. Bliss, Strait, LaPier, Hill, Lyons, Bell. BACK ROW: Haskins, Minor Costes, Barr, Start, B. Vail. CLEE CLUBS .... FIRST ROW: Dunsmore, V. Ramos, P. Brooks. A. Corliss, Perry, M. Bliss, P. Ramos, J, McCormick, Carrol, Jarvis, Courville, Martin, Viens, Mehl, M. Wood. SECOND ROW: M. Corliss, Winner, Dunbar, Myers, C. Reynolds, Miller, Atkins, A. Webb, B. Powers, V. Brooks, B. Webb, C. Smith, B. Ferguson, Shapland. THIRD ROW: Washburn. Wilder, McCallum, Kenyon, Hurlburt, McGarey, M. Nelson, Fleury, Labounty, A. Lawton, Warner, Boardman, Doherty, .Iane McCormick Whitcomb. STANDING: Preston, Gates, Bourget, Moffatt, Ledoux, Hill, LaRock, Gay, Lape, Cleve- land, MacWil1iams, Libbey. I: 40 1 FOOTBALL . I V Y YYVV V V.. FIRST ROW: Assistant Coach Press, E. Bowles, Capt. Denault, Ciodi, Guyette, Coach Connors. SECOND ROW: Bushey, Cameron, Mills, R. Pare, W .Denault, Chaffee. THIRD ROW: Sullivan, Horton, Maynard, Fisher, E. Pare, Bombar- dier, Post. FOURTH ROW: Chevalier, Boardman, Bean, Alexander, Gay, Minor Neiburg, FIFTH ROW: Sharron, Manchester, Lane, Cunningham, Williamson, Janes, Spooner, Assistant Manager Earle. SIXTH' ROW: Maiiageiw-L, Bowles, Kelly, Barr. PLICK CHASERS . v BACK ROW: M. Hun- gerford, Alexander, Bombardier, Coach McDonald, Denault, Bushey, Sullivan. FRONT ROW: E. Pare, R. Hungerford, R. Pare. E411 EFX T LL A TB E SK BA S, B Y 42 Denault, L. Bowles, Capt. E. Bowles, G. Lemnah, Manchester. SEATED2 mnah, Mgr. Bliss. mer, K. Le Kelly, Pal Coach Connor, Wright, Bombardier, STANDING: LL TE SKETB GIRLS' B 43 5. as 2 ,Q ..-. rl 5 o 4-7 3 cv: Q .Cf as E 'U :- as o CQ 3 o D1 9 U2 E L 'U 'U Z3 P1 :? O w :S fri : Cd .. 5-4 fb 'U : : cn M 3 .2 E F-4 Q U o 2 :E O U as +1 B O I Q Z O O Q U2 E10 5 In .-. O s- s-. N O s-4 as UD cd Q CU 2 '15 C1 IW .-. s.. as 'U C CJ U1 f-I bl as 3 vi .id c o S-4 CQ :T cd GJ .E Q. :vs O-4 If U :vs o O 3 O Di Q Di if-4 E E-1 TENNIS TEAMS . . HMM, . SEATED: M. Judd, M. Domey, A. Lawton, T. Jacobs, C, Chevalier R. Draper, J. McCormick. STANDING: J. Royce, M. Boardman. A. Webb, B. Webb, J. Ferguson Shepard Costes Boardman Gay McGarey Livingston I 441 451 Mills,'Wright, Bryce. Bushey, Pare, lfogg. Connor, ach C0 W: R0 FIRST ault, Manchester. 611 rdier, D ba Ill ell, Fisher, B0 pb lly. Cam D. Ke ROW COND SE Bowles, W. Kelley, 11, Mg . Neiburg, Asst. Mgr. Miller, Mgr. Camero ROVV: Asst. IRD TH SOI1. bin R0 We Entered to Learn . . x.,.5,,..W.::.2 .,,- 5137 J , if - -' -I -- :. ' :iff .v.. '535355I1f',' f :EEE:E'I5:1-f'f :::' ff' - - F2 --5:21 1: ' .s':': E :., ,. .. . . and Besides Knowledge Found H61 A WelIfEquipped Gym .,... . . . . A Firstffllass Field House . . . andff' I J An Llp'tofDate Auditorium E451 . . . PERISCOPE . . . BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING Affected Young Ladies-The Freshmen Tl1e Art of Skiing-R. Hungerford A Man for the Ages-Tiffy Better Tennis-Lester Sheppard House of Exile-Trustees' Room Big-Enough-Kenny Shepard The Great Hunger-Boys outside the Home Ee. Lab. Book of Humorous Poems-T. Jacobs The Crisis-Finals Red Badge of Courage-A tardy slip Creative Chemistry--Fifi Time Out of Mindf8:20 A. M. The K'Dear Slayer-Gerald Keezer Quare VVOIIICII-,Ill16 teachers Beyond Sing the IVoods-Botany class How to IVatch Football4Betty Fleury To Have and To Hold- His football So Big-Gordon Bell Victory-Graduation Mierobe Hunters-Biologv class It Canit Happen Here-Solid session Master Minds of Modern Science-Kay and Peter Gone VVith the VVind-This year of school Call of the YVild+Afternoon absentees The Round Up-Class for tardy-ites The Turmoil-Mercury deadline The Hurricane-Jane Corliss On the Air--Dick Hili and Ted LaPier Sing Togethi-rfGlee Club The Lively Lady-Jeanette Hermann If I IVcre King-O. Coon The Hundred Days-Vacation RATHER VAGUE Miss Beeman---VVho knows what the word Vega means? Lucille Viens-It means something not clear, dot-sn't it? I 49 We wonder why Dot is called Double Mint . Could it be because she is so Wrig- ley? Teacher-Jimmie, are you eating candy? Jimmie-No, I'm soaking a prune to eat after school. COULD IT BE SPRING FEVER? Miss Beeman-What does rapture mean? Alan Sabin-Sweet ecstasy. A girl is a minor until she's eighteen. Then she's a gold digger. Mr. Papineau-Do you like chicken, Miss Corliss? Of course she does. Especially if it is the QWjright kind. BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER VVhat is there about the name Vail that attracts those with the name of Smith? ARE YOU A NATURE LOVER? Spring Beauty-hfarjorie VVay Shrinking Violet-Merrill Hungerford Forget-me-not-The thoroughbred who didn't cry Monkey Flower-Milton MacDonald Twin Berry-Ben and Samg Irene and Kath- erme Red Starts-Topper and Patsy Oven Birds-Freshmen taking Home Eco- nomics Night Hawk-VVally Manchester fthe night he went out with Majorj l COMMENCEMENT WEEK junior Prom. . Baccalaureate Sermon y Ivy Day . . Prize Speak Class Night . U Graduation Alumni Ban Class Ride GREEN AND GOLD When gre-en's ahead the driver knows He has the right of way The train proceeds with frreatest 4.. clre Against the golden ray Both stop at onee if red shines out, For danger doesn't pay. To you our gold should, caution mean Your constant progress is our green l No danger lurks, no red is seen. l 'PHE UNIVERSITY OF YERRIONTIV BURLINGTON 1 L une UNC UNC ing h une une ,une quet and Ball . ,une ,une 7 9 8:00 O 4:00 O 8: 5 I 8: 5 2 8: 5 3 6:30 5 Northern Vermont's Largestl and Most Modern Service Sta-l tion Congratulates the Class of 1940. WELL G-ROOMED MEN Have Their Barbering Done At B R A S S A R D ' S BARBER SHOP WHY DON 1' YOU? . lllank St. St. Albans, Vt AUTO ELECTRIC co. A PATRONIZE Ward 85 Wright, Props. 139 so. Main sn. l Sv. Albam, Vt. l ADVERTISERS l50l H, - I .--ir L I . A A A A-A , T W EAD FII' ST I me p f' FOB BEAUTY I gg, ff? All Branches of Beauty Work done by I Q 'N' ' ff LICENSED OPERATORS Q xg Tel. 961 , 1 THE BEAUTY BAE , f I Upstairs Next door to Penney's EVERY DAY OWNERS PROVE BOSTWICK BROS. INC. V-8 ECONOMY Dealers in 1'-' LUIVIBER and H' W' HUNGERFORD BUILDING MATERIALS Federal St. Tel. 1260 Open every night and SU.I1d3.ylC0AL COISE OIL IIl0I'IllI1g l . 1 SHOE REPAIRING is the best for long wear That's what you get at JOHNNY'S SHOE SHOP Cor. Lake and Spruce Sts. St. Albans, Vt. FRANKLIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO. St. Albans, Vt. li I! K Join Our QlllJti5fmdS Clflull Check Accounts, Savings Ac- counts and Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent The Spencer Hotel and Grill H. E. PETRIE C. A. KELLEY 38 So. Main CHAMBERLIN 8a SIMPSON 8 Fairfield St. Your friendly Socony Dealer CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service I51l Buy what? Home Cooked Foods. Buy when? Every day but Sunday. Buy how? By phone, at the Shop or Stores. Buy where? ADAMS HOME BAKE SHOP, 200 So. Main St. Phone 835. For whom? Everyone. Qfonqratulatiuns GLADSTONE SHOE STORE Formerly E Bloomberg's Shoe Store Cor. Main :EL Bank Sts. St. Albans, Vt. Q If you're baffled with 'ologies land 'isms around exam time let your eyes rest on our Gradu- ation Dresses. They're the head of the class and at a price that won't strain your clothes allowance. BURT SISTERS 72 No. Main Tel. 689 ,, , MEDAL WINNERS . -vm. RUTH JARVIS GORDON LEMNAH At the graduation exercises these two Seniors will rec-sive the good citizenship medals which are awarded annually by tha- loc-:xl vhzxpter of the l,illlglltCl'S of the American Revolution. SCHGLARSHIP WINNERS . BARBARA ANN MCGAREY PETER FORTUNA Two members of our class have entered contests conducted by the University of Vermont and have won scholarships. Peter Fortuna was awarded the 55100 schol- arship for the best one-act play submitted by any high school student in the state. Barbara Ann McGarey won first prize of :1 514150 scholarship in the No. 3 district vocal contest and third prize of a 5F75 scholarship in the state vocal contest. E521 EXTRA Comes or I 01132 illilmurp yy y w kMQfglbe0b?unfdfH llCDIIC3ll5FCJIQ'S For Graduation Week' HEFFL 0 N ' S N. N. ATWOOD SERVICE STATION . I 277 No' Main St' I General Insurance Agency D m B tdWMt c ni L i ou 26.51eeasa,1id S7T5?J Ca S Sb' Albans' Vt' f Contrasting Slacks in Tweeds For Complete Service I '.' and Gabardines . . 52-95 to 57-50 O Everything In Insurance I SUNOC0 TYDOL Gas. and Oils Products Phone 1030 my INTERNA TIONAL TRUCKS :Oz Hessen er teas g 19 FRANK DESLAURH-QRS at SoN K ST.ALBANS Complete Printing :-. 0: Service SALES : SER VICE S PWRUFESSISONFIL CARDS IVNFEETERS H KISSANE Lawyers St. Albans, Vermont S. S. WATSON 8 C0. 20 Kingman St. St. Albans, INSURANCE Surety Bonds, Annuities Real Estate V DANA H. ISUCKLEY Insurance 8 Surety Bonds 13 Kingman St. St. Albans Vt. Tel. 862 HENRY BABY, M. D., C. M. Eye, I-Jar, Nose, Throat Glasses Accurately Fitted N. Main St. el EDWARD J. SPENARD Chiropractor 32 No. Main St. Palmer Graduate Neurecalometer Service 678-W Nl1.'llllN'I' I'. C. St. Albans, Vt. L 53 J PERCY C. WARNER Lawyer St. Albans, Vt. Y Gifts for Graduation E- Let Us Solve Your Graduation Problems PHOTOGRAPHER WATCHES RINGS ROSARIES 55 Bank st- LEATHER GOODS FINE JEWELRY Wide Range of Prices St. A1 V . bm' t FRANK L. scoFlEi.o Phone 1019'W Jeweler and Optometrist E 30 Kingman St. Congratulations Seniors ON THE COMPLETION OF ANOTHER IMPORTANT MILE- STONE IN YOUR LIFE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE PROFESSION OF BUSI-' NESS WE SHOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP YOU, THROUGH THOROUGH TRAINING AND AS- SISTANCE IN BECOMING LOCATED IN A GOOD POSI- TION. A copy of our 1940 Catalog will be sent on request. BURLINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE Au 182 MAIN ST. Accredited BURLINGTON, VT. R- 3-ljfgjfx MURRAYS DINER lb Vt where st' A ans ' Hot 01' Cold Sandwiches School 192 S0l1Lh Main sri Tel. 1288- 4 , Say it with flowers by wire IWC at fhell' Best PEOPLES TRUST COMPANY OF ST. ALBANS EW i WHL OO BPM SAINT ALBANS, VERMONT i UH St. Albans, Vt. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1940 Vermont Lighting Corporation 26 S. Main St. iiiicuuiiinwniircn. agvgiiioioia-ioioierifricxgngrsg 58 N. Main St Phone 881 CONGRATULATIONS FROM LEPPER'S The Store Where You Park at The Door STUDENTS Happy Summer Days BRING We are giving 15 percent off? every Suit for Graduation. Supplied at THE NEW FOOD MARKET at R. E. PALMER'S 70 N. Main Tel. 1330-1331 A rrrrr Aijjj Let Us Help You 205 Lake St- With Your Graduation f- PM p Needs ESSOW Gets going Fast! Thelaestinspervice WM. DOOLIN 81 CO. The L3,t6Slf in Equipment WFWFIW' ' ' WYHH I WWT ' N fool E320 STAT: HUDSQN ' Ph... 69? 1 SALES and SER VICE WINIFRED'S SHOP FOR CHILDREN 77 North Main St. . St. Albans, Vt. ' f F. B. RUSSELL, Inc. Everything rom One Minute to Fourteen Years TEL' 338 ST' ALBANS' VT' THERRIEN'S A1-tC00k'S WIS? ' New Modern GENERAL SPRAY PAINTING CONTRACTOR Brush of SWY Texaco Service Station Interior Houses - Barns - Garages - Cellars HOUSE AND LAWN FURNITURE The Most Complete Station in Radiators Painted To Match Your Rooms New England Prices Reasonable Let Us Give You An Estimate Phone 1356 63 Walnut St. Tel. 1102 Opp. New Post Office H551 l 1 ,J Sporting Goods TENNIS EQUIPMENT BASEBALL EQUIPMENT FISHING TACKLE We Restring Rackets J. A. BUSHEY rims-...-,rar 1-...........x ...WAU I3lIIiY'5 BAKERY ilrtrii-'......r-r.m........-.........f mr See the 1940 DESOTO The Great American Family Car at Ira J. Wagner DESOTO - PLYMOUTH Sales and Service Spencer House Garage 38 South Main St. W. B. FONDA CO. COAL FUEL o1L, LUMBER -WAND- BUILDING MATERIALS Since 1873 Tel. 1035-1036 14 Stebbins St. A Watchmaker knows a fine time piece. For Graduation may we suggest the Pierce Watch by the makers of Pierce Chronograph. From 59.75 up ARTHUR PYER Watchmaker and Jeweler STERLING D. WEED Piano Tuner and Technician Manager of Weed'5 Imperial Orchestra Teil. 945 s stabbing st. A I Ly X I 'fir r Q I QV 4 Time is something we cannot ignore When baking at home is a te- dious chore And the time it will take To stay home and bake You'11 save if you buy at our store J, .v, 4. .,. U. qs We might addn-and have it delivered to your door. Thanks to modern invention the women of today have more leisure to enjoy the finer things of life. So why don't you ...... LET YOUR BAKER D0 YOUR BAKING 9 Lake st, DENISON'S BAKERY i r56i GENERAL ELECTRIC Come in or Call AUTOMATIC HEATING! sr. ALBANS o1L HTG. co. 91 N. Main St. Tel. 364-W BUY AND SAVE AT Sanders Pharmacy DRUGS AND SODA For DEPENDABLE WORK at a MODERATE PRICE Call at the IDEAL CLEANERS and DYERS 12 Congress St. Phone 345 Just Received a Full Shipment of GRADUATION DRESSES In Whites and Pastel Shades Style Shoppe