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

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22 B. F. A. Mercury a johnson Speedmaster and continued on my tour. Ahead was a very impressive building and I immediately decided to visit it. It was the Red Cross Center supervised by a very efficient lady, Barbara Casavant. Other nurses there were Nancy Denio, Suzanna Montague and Eunice Messier. They were trying to find a refuge for a man who was being persecuted. It seems that Larry Raymond was running everyone else out of the barbershopping business, and they just couldn't stand it any longer. The Red Cross was out of remedies for ner- vousness so I volunteered to get some at Wayne Harveyis drugstore. There he told me that a gentleman by the name of Fritz Dworshak had just bought the last of it. Mr. Dworshak was working on a new electrical invention, and it was an awful strain on his nerves, too. From the drugstore I went to the hospital. They did have some of the much needed medi- cine. Robert Smart, head of the Research Lab- aratory, had just discovered a new cure for ner- vousness, and Iohn Kendrick was manufacturing it. Their saleswoman, june Colomb, was in for a new supply at the time I was there. In the corridor was a large poster advertising a bene- fit show: Clayton Nelson and His Band with Carol Asprey as vocalist. Shirley Thompson, Star of Television and Radio will play her ac- cordion and sing. Also appearing-Rita Che- nette-Blue Singer. A mile from the hospital was a ballfield, and the game in session was for the entertainment of the hospital patients. Everytime the name of the player Dave Ready was mentioned, cheers arose that were deafening. Most of the ladies were in a swoon. I didnit think it was that warm. Marilyn Hubbard and julia William's horse ranch could be seen from the ball park. Leo Guertin, navy recruiting officer, and john Poland, Air Force recruiting officer, were trying to talk some boys into joining the service. john Poland succeeded in getting Clifford Sar- gent and Gary McEwen to join his branch of the service. They planned to major in calisthenics. At the time they made up their minds, an attrac- tive Wave was walking by. I wonder if she had anything to do with their decision? A girl was hurrying to catch up with the at- tractive Wavef, When she did, she all but squeezed her to death. Terry Leduc, .itis been ages since I saw youf, Why, Chevvy, I havenit seen you in a long time eitherf, By eavesdrop- ping, I learned that Chevvy was Evelyn Che- valier, a dental secretary. I couldnit leave without visiting the school, so I did. Ray Ladue was teaching bookkeeping. I canit forget the triumphant expression on his face. He didn't look as though he had difficulty in attaining his position. Nancy Davis was the Home Economics teacher. jimmy Abell and Gloria Greene were also on the faculty. Marion Berger was working in the office. She liked the school so much, she couldnit leave it. I stayed for the assembly program. Mary Cantell spoke to the students about the oppor- tunities for telephone operators. I came out with the student body at dismissal time. Ted Arel, now a policeman, was on the sidewalk scaring the daylights out of a freshman who had taken a shortcut on the grass. Bob Boudreau's taxis were doing a good business taking some of the students home. A lot of the boys were rushing for Gerry L,Esperanceis Clothing Store. He was having a sale on flashy ties and socks. On their way some of the boys saw hot-rods dis- played at George Rand's Machine Shop, so they put their pennies in the bank instead. Above IjEsperance,s Store was a Hairdress- ing Salon-Faith Wilson, Proprietor. Now that I have seen everyone, it is time to say farewell. I want to wish the Class of '51 thc best of luck in achieving their ambitions. I wonder what changes will have occurred to the Class of '51 when I come back in 1980? JH x ,, .

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B. F. A. Mercury ,IIIIIIInnannnannnnn mn-mumm1uvvI..:-nnnnnnnnu-mn Clam mplzery -mn-mn -ummm n:mmmrmuuuuu mnummnm nnnnnnnummmunnuumnnuumanumm1ue1IIIIInImnnmummnuu By Mary-lean Luneau The Class of '51 not unlike any other gradua- ting class of Bellows Free Academy looks for- ward to graduation and all its activities. These activities, created to interest the students and bring honor to the deserving ones, have been and are still for the appreciation of the class. For instance, the students who have made them- selves outstanding by attaining a place in the lIall of Fame and the Class History are proud of their achievement. No one knows what the fu- ture holds for them, but I shall endeavor to pro- phesy what the Class of '51 will be doing in the year 1965. Upon graduation I had secured employment with the International Airlines and was imme- diately transferred to the Belgian Congo which caused me to lose contact with all my classmates. Fourteen years later my vacations had accumu- lated until I had a whole year in which to enjoy myself, so I looked up my former classmates. As I drove along the countryside, I came up- on a huge sign reading Bing Lang, Tom Anstey and Larry King, Contractors . Behind the sign was a beautiful white rambling building, on the front door in bold letters was written Hunkis Nlonksfi At this point I had to stop for some gas at the station across the street. Ralph Putnam came to offer his services. He informed me that a lot of work had to be done on the car, there- for I decided to visit the building I had so ad- mired, known as Hunk's Monks. Upon enter- ing I was greeted by the receptionist who intro- duced herself as Virginia Dacey. I told her Iid like to visit the zoo. She gave me a stony look and informed me that I was in a very distinguish- ed home for orphans. After I apologized. she introduced me to the other employees in the room, Jeannette Belair and Eleanor Sweet. sec- retaries. I was looking with envy at their comfortable chairs when suddenly three little boys ran through the room. Close behind them c unc two nurses. I recognized Ioan jean and Betty Brouil- lette. Next I was introduced to the bookkeeper, Estalie Rich. Then the two nurses came back with the culprits and I was allowed to follow them to the childrenis quarters. The murals on the walls were all painted by Denise Bertrand. Teachers Betty Towle and lanice Church were busy making their pupils behave. In another room Iuanita Hill was teaching a group of girls how to mend their stockings, and Pat Boom- hower was showing the boys how to press their trousers. She was having success, too. Betty Muzzy was giving art lessons and Ercell Tarbox was teaching music. By now I was really an- xious to meet Hunk. I was ushered into a very large room with many desks. Some of the per- sonnel had gone out for a smoke, but by the name plates on the desks I learned that Tom Bock was Assistant Manager. His private sec- retary was Faith Britch. Then at the Personnel Manageris desk was a name plate with the name LOUIS CHABOT on it. A newspaper was on his desk. I glanced through it and discovered that Stanley Beauregard was Chief Editor, Ber- nard Cadieux, Cartoonistg and Polly Sheltra was Fashion Editor. At last I met the wizard at the head of this huge institution. Mary Hungerford, a very dig- nified lady, shook hands with me, Now I had visited everything but the orphanage's truck farm which was run by Fred Nichols. Armand Cendron did all the trucking. The products left over were sold to the AGP whose president was Howard MOSS. By now I thought it time to find out if the car was repaired. The proprietor, Guy Johnson, told me that it was not worth Hxing, so I bought

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crcury 23 1950-51 CHEERLEADERS lst row, l to l'--Il32ll1l'll'lll' Bt-lair, Evelyn Clicvzxlivr, Betty Towle-, Carol SllI'1Cl6I'l1lllKl Micl. row-.loam Finn, Carol Bissuu, Terry Bm-noit, Dot Crea-rw, -Iozui Bisson, Pat Finn Top row --lolm jenn, -lvrry Cami. Larry King, Dawn' Ilill, -Ion Sunlmrn, Pike-D Picurrl BOYS' AND GIRLS' STATERS l l l'll'UI1l row, l to r - Bzirlm Chisuxzult, Marry Ilungc-rtorcl, Nita Ilill, Bvtty Tuwlv But-L row. l to r - Camry Nlt-l'lxx'n-ii. lruuis Cllmlmt. Dain' lll'1lilf'. l l'c'tl lJNX'Ul'Sll2lli