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

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more to have my furniture packed and ready for shipping, we parted having arranged to meet at the boat the following week. F Zossie: We sailed on the S. S. Patricia, one of thelargest ships in the Bilodeau Boat Lines. I checked with the customs inspector, Danny Mor- ton, and gave my bags to the steward, Bernard Gregoire, who took them to my cabin. That night I met Fitzy, and we dined with Captain Dave Bachand. Among the passengers dining at the captains table was Bob Cirvan, the oil ty- coon. Captain Bachand estimated that Bob was worth at least Hve million dollars. We also recognized Neil Bean and his bride, Betty Can- tell, who were occupying the bridal suite. During dinner, music was furnished by an all-woman orchestra under the direction of judy Morton. Mortyis Rhythmettes included Bertha Lumbra, Sandy Smart, and Pat Church. The next few days were spent in reading, playing shuffleboard, and exploring the ship. We discovered a flower shop run by Betty King who told us that Sandy Kelley was married and living in Africa. In the shop we met Bob Pierce, who told us that he had passed his bar examination seven years before and had recently been appointed a judge in the Supreme Court, the youngest man ever to receive this honor. Fitz: One sunny afternoon as Flossie and I were comfortably seated in our deck chairs, a loud cry of Man overboardv pierced the air. We jumped from our chairs and ran to the rail just in time to see a rescue boat manned beside the drovwming person. As they hauled the wet, bedraggled figure into the life boat, we realized it was joan Aldrich, one of the shipis chambermaids. Barb Benoit, head nurse on the Patricia, efficiently bundled joanie off to the in- Hrmary. As we neared the coast of France, we noticed a neat lighthouse situated on a small island. First mate Bill Willis informed us that it had been purchased a few years before by Leonard Trombley, and Len had brought his bride, Laurice Turnbull, to share his solitary par- adise. Flossiez After the boat docked, I went to my hotel and checked in. On the way to meet F itzy for dinner, I saw a newsboy on a corner. Wanting to find out the results of the Presidential election in the United States, I went up to him. It was Roddy Hill! I bought a paper, and when I read the name of the new President, I couldn't believe my eyes! It was so amazing! Never would I have thought it possible! I thought about it all during dinner. After dinner I said good-bye to F itzy and wished him good luck at his new post. Then I left for my hotel still wondering about the new President. fTurns away to sit down.l Fitzy: F lossie, arerft you going to tell us who the President was? Flossie: CStops and faces audiencej Oh, didnit I tell you? It was a man who had proved his ability to talk his way in and out of any by Bud Could and Dave Cleveland pull up situation: . . . Deanie Paquettel lliw s eaw .lj -he 'ia rf- ' 27

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was just coming down the street. Iackie Mont- gomery, the high-stepping majorette leading the parade, was forced to step to the side to avoid landing in an open manhole. Through the man- hole popped the sodden head of sewer-Worker Dick Ready, the only member of our class who was a complete failure, but at least he was right down to earth in what he was doing. A beautiful Hoat passed, bearing the sign Navy Sweetheart. Seated on the throne, in all its splendor, was none other than Linda Soule. Her attendants were Sally Therrien and Frances Ward. An impres- sive armed guard made up of Charlie Anderson, Dave Reed, Graydon Lumbra, and Richard Ash- line was posted at the corners of the float. Fitz: F lossie had to go for a portrait sitting at the 6'Sally King Studiov, so I decided to con- tinue on alone to make my trip-arrangements. We agreed to meet later at the Glynn-Ross European Travel Agencyfi lt was such a nice day that I decided to Walk. As I rounded the corner, I noticed a large crowd gathered in front of a modern building. I approached a woman stand- ing on the outskirts of the crowd to ask her what the excitement was. Who should it be but the former Judy Savard. She introduced me to her four children: Eeeny, Meeny, Miny, and Moe, Jr. Indy explained that a new store in the great chain of the renowned lean Kelley Department Stores, Inc.,D was just opening. I stepped up for a closer look and discovered Kay Ready standing beside me. She told me she was the fashion buyer for the new store. She asked me if I knew that Dave Reirden was in Neibarg General Hospital suffering from a broken ankle sustained in a Boston Celticis game. As I hadn't heard, she went on to say that Ruth Hemond was his private nurse, and that Bev Gaboury, the day supervisor, had Esther Sweeney as her subordinate. Know- ing that Polly Bouchard was head X-Ray tech- nician and her associate was Pat Pelkey, I asked Kay if she knew who had taken Daveis x-rays. She answered that Theresa Gadouas was working there and had taken them. We chattered awhile longer, and then I went on my way. F lossiez When I left F itzy, I went straight to the studio. After a short sitting, I went out- side and hailed a taxi. I noticed on the cabby's identification card that he was Delbert Bessette, my old classmate. He said he was working for the Clack Checkered Cab Company, established by well-known cab driver Bob Clack a few years before. I leaned back in my seat and lit up a Harrington, my favorite cigarette brand named for the celebrated actor A. K. Harrington, Esq. Through the window I noticed the Davies Dance Studiov and thought back to when Thump used to dance in school assemblies. Delbert let me off at c'Demag,s Delicatessenf' owned by Pat Demag. I went in and gave my order to waitress Barb Talcott. The cashier was Mary Brier, and as I paid my check, she mentioned that Dave Lemnah was opening an I. G. A. Supermarket in Blouinsville and that Ken Bushey was to be head clerk and Dave Gilbert, the butcher. Leaving the delicatessen, I glanced at my watch and realized I was going to be late for my appointment with Fitz. As I stepped into a music store next door to use the phone to let him know, a short, fat blond, blue-eyed man came forward to meet me. I recognized him immediately! He hadn't changed a bit! It was Doug Reed. He called my attention to a new 41-inch TV set which had just been hooked up. The name of the show being presented was Cry.', The familiar face of the starring comedian belonged to Bill LaPan. The set was a new electronic one developed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dave Goulette. I made the telephone call and hurried on to the travel agency. Fitz: I arrived at the meeting place quite awhile before F lossie. While I was waiting for her, I chattered with the secretary, Theresa Vincelette. The walls of the office were covered with brightly-colored posters, including one that was advertising the coming Olympics in Switzer- land. I remembered that Squirt', Moore and ,lim Arnold had been chosen to represent the United States in the ski competition. Flossie came a few minutes after her phone call, and together we entered the inner office to see Phoebe and Betty. We told them of my transfer to Paris, and they recommended French inter- pretor Gail Montgomery to transact my business in Paris. We returned to Flossieis office where she completed plans for the move. She decided to take a few weeks, vacation and come along on the the trip. Since it would take a week or 26

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CLASS WILL KATHERINE M. READY AND WILLIAM H. WILLIS, JR. ATTORNEYS AT LAW We, the Class of 1957, of the City of St. Albans, in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont, being of reasonably sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath our worldly possessions as follows: FIRSTLY: To the incoming Freshmen, we leave, in order to make room for them. SECONDLY: To the present Freshmen, we leave our consistent ability of never winning in the Junior Jamboree. Worst of luck! THIRDLY: To the Sophomores, we leave our title of Best Class in the School . Wear it welll FOURTHLY: To the Juniors, we leave our accumu- lated supply of SSZH Green Stamps, enabling them to pay for their Yearbook next year. The above items are left by the Class in total. The following items are left by the Class as individuals: Bob Streeter leaves if he can get his car started. Sally King leaves her height to Paula Robinson. Dave Holbrook leaves the road to Richford to Dick Coon for another year. Judy Morton leaves her name of Fender Bender to Sally Rich hopeful that she appreciates it more than she did. Neil Bean leaves with Betty Cantell. Betty Cantell leaves with Neil Bean. Dave Reirden leaves with a ten-year subscription to Blue Cross-Blue Shield, together with a role of adhesive ta e. P Anita Tarris leaves her gum, candy and coughdrops to any hungry Freshman. Squirt Moore leaves his freckles to Howdy Dowdy. Phoebe Glynn leaves if no one steps on her. Dave Bachand leaves a do-it-yourself kit to Sue Caboury for curling eyelashes. Pat Church leaves her apparent business to Rose- mary Jean. Bernard Gregoire leaves his boisterousness and loud stomping to Patricia Sheppard. Betty Ross leaves her aptitude for understanding a joke to Pat Dowling. Thumper Davies leaves to the next manager of foot- ball the companionship he found in Mr. White. Ginny Lehmann leaves her swing to the Coote Field vate. C Graydon Lumbra leaves his endless literature quota- tions to Allen Boudreau. Dorothy Neiburg leaves B.F.A. a better school just by her having been here. Bob Clack leaves his car in the Lake. Brenda Benoit leaves her saxophone to an institution for the deaf. Clinton Paquin leaves several slightly-used texts to a next year's Senior. Jean Biggie leaves her brother, John, her ability to get along with the opposite sex. Robert Roy leaves his curly, black hair to Yul Brynner. Sally Therrien leaves her winning smile to be used in an Ipana ad. Andy Urquhart leaves round shouldered from toting home all those books. Carol Tumer leaves her foreign policy to Carol Bombardier. Gene Dumas leaves his ever-prepared smile to Clifton Japhaet. Winnie King leaves her Lorelei abilities in English classes to Rika Cottell. Doug Read leaves his flashbulbs to some 'brighti kid. Barbara Talcott leaves her quiet dignity. Fay Caswell, the Red Cross Man, leaves for the nearest disaster area. Theresa Gadouas leaves to ring the bells of St. Maryis. Bud Gould leaves his long walks home to Stevie Heald. Maggie Giroux leaves her zip to a turtle. Robert Girvan leaves one slightly used church key to anyone who can straighten it out. Camille DesLauriers leaves singing Bell Bottom Trousers . David Reed leaves his ability to prepare for one class while sitting in another to Joe Fairchild. Beverly Gaboury leaves the gas jets open in Physics Lab. Ken Fairbanks leaves! Mary Brier leaves her ability to skip school to Pauline Deso. Charlie Anderson leaves without a word. Joan Aldrich leaves her ability to stay up all night on the Bellows Falls trip to Little Jacques. I Toby Sanborn leaves the unsuspecting Sophomore gir s. Sally Pratt leaves for the altar. Bill Willis leaves singing a song-on pitch, too. Linda Soule leaves on time-for once. John Aldrich leaves wondering how he made it. Polly Bouchard and Bertha Lumbra leave their laugh to a hyena. 28