Bellows Falls High School - Sampler Yearbook (Bellows Falls, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1936 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff Foreword Dedication Prologue Faculty Class Song, Senior Chapel, Motto, Flower, Colors Who’s Who—Class of 1936 Sanior Notables Class History Inventory Salutatory Class Prophecy Third Honor Speech (Health in Business) Fourth Honor Speech (Health in Home) History of Music Dramatics Senior Knocks Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball 25 Football 25 Baseball 25 Hockey 25 Tennis 26 Fifth Honor Speech (Health in School) 26 Just Imagine! 27 Valedictory 27 Local Melodies . 80 Class Will 31 2 4 2 2 3 5 6 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 25 BOARD OF EDITORS Editor-in-chief. Assistant Editor Business Manager Faculty Adviser.. Margaret Macarthy Helen Waysville .Claire Robinson Mr. John I). Stevens DEDICATION To Mr. John D. Stevens we gratefully dedicate this 1936 Senior Sampler in appreciation of his valuable assistance and the encouragement he has given us and the students of Bellows Falls High School. First, we want to thank Mr. Stevens for his help and advice with our “ Senior Sampler ”. We gratefully thank the members of the Senior class who have given us the desired material for our year book, and we also wish to thank Miss Judd for the permission to publish it. To those who have been kind enough to buy our copies we wish to extend our heartiest appreciation, and trust that all will enjoy the “Senior Sampler”. PROLOGUE Editor. THE S A MPLE II 3 Mr. Francis M. Malcolm Superintendent Miss Jessie A. Judd Principal Latin Mr. John I). Stevens English Mr. Charles E. Chase Manual Training Miss Delta A. Collins History Social Science Mr. Ed ward B. Cooper Science Mr. Robert L. Douglas Mathematics Science Mr. Norman R. Golding Mathematics Miss Anna Hennessey English Mr. I eonard B. Holder Mathematics Science Mr. Orson W. Jay Ancient History English Mr. James F. Jenkins Spanish Mr. Donald F. Kellogg English Mrs. Bertha Kenyon Stenography Typewriting Mrs. Fenwick Leonard Art Miss Catherine M. Madigan Home Economics Mr. Walter J. Olbrych Office Practice Business Practice Typewriting Mr. Henry B. Osborn French Mr. John Petrosky Physical Education Mr. Thornton S. Pitcher Social Science Miss Emily R. Stewart Music Miss Muriel L. Varnum Dean of Girls Latin FACULTY Cornell University, B. A. Smith College, A. B. • Norwich University, B. A. Middlebury College, A. M. University of N. II., B. S. Boston University Berea College, B. A. University of Maine, M. A. University of Maine, B. A. University of N. H., B. S. Keene Normal School Mount Allison, B. S. Boston University, Ed. M. University of Vermont, Ph. B. University of Wisconsin, M. A. Colby College, B. A. Rhode Island College of Education Bryant-Stratton College, B. S. in Commercial Ed. Skidmore College, S. B. University of Vermont, B. S. Columbia University, M. A. Northampton Commercial College Brown University, Ph. B. Arnold College Boston University, B. S. P. E. B. S. Ed. M. Clark University, A. B. Wheaton College, A. B. State Teachers’ College, B. S. E. University of Maine, A. B. FOREWORD As a token of farewell to our happy school days together, we, the Class of 1936, leave you the sixth volume of the Senior Sampler. We hope that you will cherish it and hold it high. THE SAMPLER 5 CLASS SONG (Tune of Shipmates Forever) We Senior are just old pals Who started in the fall We’ ve gone the ways together Our motto has been every one for all The time has come for parting It’s been a long, long trip But we all remember And it saddens us to think that now We have to say farewell. We all were verdant Freshmen When we started on our way And changed right then to Sophomores And started in to work and not to play When we merged to Jolly Juniors It took a long, long time To shape us into Senior’s That you see before you now But don’t forget its worth the while. Clara Winchester SENIOR CHAPEL Scripture Reading Lord’s Prayer America the Beautiful Athletic Awards The Class History The Class Will The Class Prophecy Moving up of classes Class Song School Song Senior Cheer Class Colors Blue and Silver Class Flower—White Carnation Class Motto—Through Trials to Triumphs 6 THE S A M I� I- E It WHO'S WHO Class of 1936 DOROTHY ADAMS __ “Dot” “Silence it golden ” Commercial Course. Junsen-Steno Club, 3. Dot is a very quiet Senior who rarely wastes time in foolish chatter as some of us do. BEATRICE ALEXANDER “ Bea” English Course. “ Honor Bright”, Orchestra, 1, 2,3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; C.lee Club, 1, 2, 3. 4; Spotlight Club, 8, 4; Science Club, 4; Student Forum, 3. Bea is one of our most cheerful Seniors, who always seems to have somewhere to go, and something im- portant (?) to do. ROBERT ASHCROFT Ashcan “ The world's a great thought and Ashcan is thinking it' Spotlight Club, 3, 4; Science Club, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Double Male Quartet, 4; Vermont Music Festival, 3, 4; All-State Chorus, 4; “ Maid and the Middy ”, 3; “ Where the Cross is Made , 3; “Growing Pains”, 4; “Honor Bright”, 4; Junior From Committee, 3; Opera House Committee, 3; Track Squad, 3; Track Manager, 4; Gym Exhibition, 1, 2. Bob distinguishes himself by his singing ability. As a matter of fact, he is the only one in the (ilee Club who doesn’t use music when singing “On the Road to Mandalay”. Bob uses a roadmap. FRANCIS BARBI ERI “Pickles'' Pickles is quite a playwright. Getting his inspiration from the Ancient History class, he wrote a play for Mr. Jay, which goes to show that he gets something out of history. His ambition is to become a truck driver and we understand that as soon as he gets the old age pension he is going to get a truck and a license. FRANKLIN BARRETT “Battler” Glee Club. 3, 4; Hockey. 2, 3. 4; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; ermont Musical Festival, 3; “Honor Bright”; Gym Exhibition 1, 3; “Where the Cross is Made”. Franklin Conrad is lovingly known among his admir- ing comrades as “Battler,” although no one knows how he earned his title, because it is rumored he couldn't punch himself outside of a cellophane wrapper. C H AR LOTT E B E M IS “ Vh arlotte Although Charlotte is very quiet within the walls of B. F., she manages to create plenty of diversion out- side. We understand she “shakes a wicked ankle” on the dance floor, and that co-ed picnics are her specialty. TONY BOBROWSKI . . Tony Tony is so silent in class, so philosophic in expression, that we believe he is working on some invention for the good of mankind. Perhaps the article will be lead-less pencils for people who can’t write, or he may be for- mulating a toothless comb for baldheaded men. We are breathlessly awaiting the result! Hurry up, Tony. SHIRLEY BRADLEY “Skirl” “ Skirl's philosophy Is logically sound Why hot her with one man When more are around. Dramatic Club, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Junsen Steno Club, 3; “Growing Pains”; “The Maid and the Middie”. t , Shirl, after all these years, why not break down and tell 11s how you acquired that undeniable, irresistible fastidious power that you hold over the opposite sex. It must be overwhelming for we hear that it recently took a Dartmouth “jockey” under tow! Poor “jockey”! Could it possibly be that unique combina- tion of yours, beauty and brains? There is no need for us to wish“Shirl” luck for someone will always be eager to make a place for her in the world. ELEANOR BROSNAHAN “ Brossie Commercial (Mub, 3; Junsen-Steno Club, 3; Science Club, 4. If you hear a constant buzzing toward the front of Main Room, don’t get excited, because it is only Eleanor. She certainly has a great gift of gab. We wonder how “Stosh” likes it. She certainly deserves the title of the most talkative girl in the class. Don’t you think so, Eleanor? URSULA BROSNAN “Ursic” “ Friend is a word of royal lone; Friend is a poem all alone. ” General Course. Spanish Club, 3, 4; Student Forum, 3. From her earliest school days, Crsie has been a spirited defender of “farmers' rights”. Always a pal and the best of sports, she has our sincerest wishes for the future. X MILDRED CABELL “Milly Commercial Course. Passaic Collegiate School, Crafts Club, Modeling and Sketching Clubs. Although Mildred has been with us for only two years, she is well-known and well-liked. She is noted for her blush when anyone speaks to her. FLOYD CAREY “Flod Vice President of A. A., 4; Basketball, 4; Track Team, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4. “Flod’s” presentation of his own arrangement of “Winter Wonderland” is one of the high spots of his life. Carey was the center of the 1030 basketball team and made a name for himself in sports. His trips to Springfield to see a school teacher are quite famous, especially the trip made the night of the big snow storm! GERTRUDE CLARK “Gcrl General Course Gert has a decided yen to become a school marm, and it is not hard to imagine her (years hence) sending small culprits to dentention for talking, as the teachers sent her back at B. F. H. S. VIOLA CLOUGH “Vi” “ Variety is the spice of life . Vi’s peppery disposition was well known even before she entered B. F., and her desire to reform someone has often provided a good time for others. With such lively characteristics, it seems she would make a successful “pill shooter” for she plans to become a nurse. PAUL COSTIN “ Herman ” General Course. Dramatics Club, 4; Decorating Committee, 3, 4. Paul may have a guileless expression in class, but we have discovered that there’s mischief in his makeup. Nevertheless, he plans to become a judge, and we all can imagine what a solemn one he will make. T II E S A M P L E R 7 ALICE CRAY “ Al” “Her walk is boyish Her talk is bold Hut underneath it all Heats a heart of gold. ” Hard-hearted Hannah! That is, at least she appears to possess a heart of stone, if any. But we all know different. If anything needs to he done, Al is over- anxious to assist. In spite of the fact that she tries to conceal all traces of femininity by fishing, bicycling, and other masculine diversions, traces continually seep out. For instance, no male could ever possess such a knowledge of cooking as Al does. ALMA CROMMETT “Alma” “Sometimes I sit and think Sometimes I just sit. Commercial Course. Junsen-Steno Club, 3. Nothing less than a calamity could move Alma from her usual calm progress through life. We do admire Alma’s placid disposition, however, and wish her the best of everything that life has to hand out. BERN A DINE DE MUZIO “Hern” Vice-President of Commercial Club, 4; Treasurer of French Club, 3; Latin Club, 2; Prompter of Senior Play; Decorating Committee of Senior Bazaar, 4; Opera House Committee, 3. Bernie, the best dressed girl in the class, does not spend all her time on clothes. Being ready to help anytime, anywhere, she lands on every committee. In case of a breakdown, however, she will have “ Kane for support. • VIRGINIA DENHAM “Ginnie” “Hut the girl worth while Is the girl that smiles” Glee Club, 4; Science Club, 4; French Club, 4; Lexing- ton High School, 1, 2; Field Hockey, Basketball, Base- ball, Lacrosse; Wellesley High School, 3; Archery, Track. “Ginnie” is always smiling, no matter what happens. She is a new member of the class this year, but has proven herself a worthy one. Ask her how she likes a certain boy in Walpole. That’s telling, huh, Ginnie? A LLAN 1) FXTER “ Deacon ” “ The boy with the million dollar smile” (ieneral Course. Track, 1; Glee Club, 4. When it coines to sunny dispositions. Allan leads the class. His height is such that he can look down on everybody and grin. ROBERT DOLE “Hob” “Bob” was a more serious fellow than most of us. He got the most out of his school work. A glance at his report would show a number of A’s and B’s, but this serious fellow took time out to make friends with everyone and to contribute much of his time to the Thomas A. Edison Science Club and to the Glee Club. MORTON DOWNING “Mort” “ Hy my walk shall all men know me. General Course. Glee Club, 4; Spotlight Club, 3, 4; and their Electrician. “ Mort” is one of our big boys. When help is needed back stage you can always call on him. If you hear, “ You can’t do that to me”, don’t get excited. It’s just Mort talking to one of the fairer sex. AVIS EDWARDS “Avis” (ieneral Course. Spanish Club One of Avis’s most striking characteristics is her intense love for bananas. We hope she will live where they grow in abundance, for storekeepers here are kept busy supplying her demand. JEAN EDWARDS “Jean” “ When into the depths of depression Our spirits hare been hurled A blue-eyed blonde came forward And crooning, saved the world.” General Course. Basketball, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Junsen-Steno Club, 3; Basketball Tournament, 4; Commercial Club, 3. Jean has often entertained us by her “crooning” of popular songs in assembly. She even helped insure the popularity of “Red Sails in the Sunset” by an early presentation of it from the platform. IRENE ELIAS “Irene” Commercial Course. Spanish Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Junsen-Steno Club, 3. Irene is very quiet in school except when she is talking to Ruth Farrell. Irene is our most attractive girl and is liked by everyone. She has an ambition to become a writer, and li e in Walpole. We wonder why she selects Walpole. NANCY FARIS Nance “Punctual as a Star Commercial Course. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Science, 2, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. “Nance” is one of those quiet girls who is well liked by all her classmates. It seems that life can have nothing but success and happiness in store for such a talented and dependable person. RUTH FARRELL «Ruthie” Editor of School News, 4: Commercial Club, 3, 4. Ruthie is always talking to Irene Elias. It’s very confidential too. We wonder if it’s about a certain Gageville boy. Ruth is also well known for her weekly publishing of the School News. LAURA FENN “Laura” Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; President and Treasurer Student Forum, 3; Spanish Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2. Laura is the other member of the “Fenn Sister Combination”. If you expect to see dignified honor students, don’t go near Laura. Easy to get along with, full of wit, she is always welcomed in a crowd. Her popularity is proven by the fact that the minute she enters Main Room everyone shouts, “Got your Latin, Laura”? SYLVIA MAY FENN “Syl” Glee Club, 2; Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club, 3, 4; Band and Orchestra, 2, 3, 4. “Syl” is the younger of the “Fenn Sisters”. Her contribution to the Senior Sampler is the Class Will. This great masterpiece will place her in the memory book of every Junior. They will always think of her as the one who marked them for life. JAMES FERGUSON “Jimmie” “Jimmie” has hopes of being a member of the Dartmouth Ski Team some day, and we surely hope he realizes this ambition. He gave us royal entertain- ment in “Growing Pains” and other plays, and has been on both the Football and Ski Teams at B. F. He has taken the College Prep Course and has belonged to the Spotlight, Science, and Glee Clubs. Jimmie is also Vice-President of the Senior ('lass and the semi-serious civic periods which he conducts are an assured success. PHYLLIS FREY “Phyl” Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club, 2, 3, 4. Phyl is the veritable sage of the Saxtons River Jitney Service, and many wayward freshmen have profited from her discourses on life and manners. Her talents lie in several directions, so “Old Man Depression” shouldn’t phase her a bit. 8 THE SAM PL E R BEATRICE PULLAM “Bea Latin Course. Orchestra, 1, 2, 8, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; French Club; Spotlight Club, 3, 4; “Honor Bright”; “Growing Pains”. Who could forget explosive little Aunt Peggy of “Honor Bright”? None of us, of course! Well, it was our Bea who made her such an unforget able character. MARGARET GALWAY “Coolie” “A Cheerful Grin will lei you in General Course. Thomas Edison Club, 4; President of Commercial Club, 3. Coolie is the jolly senior from North Walpole, who smiles all the while. She has an ambition to become a nurse, and we think she’d make a fine one, being such a cheerful person and such an all around girl. RUTH GARLAND “ Ruthie Junsen-Steno Club, 3; Dramatic Club, 3. Kuthie used to bring little red candy hearts to English Class every day. Funny how Paul Costin always had a bright red tongue the same period. Do you care to explain, Hut hie? ANTOINETTE GARRETT “ Tony Orchestra, 1, 2, 8, 4; Glee Club, 8, 4; All-State Orchestra 3; All-State Chorus, 4; “Honor Bright”, 4; “Spreading the News”, 4; “Wonder Hat”, 3; Dramatics Club, 3, 4; French Club, 3, 4; Latin Club, 1; Club Reporter, 3, 4. To the heroine of “Honor Bright” goes a lot of credit for the play's success. “Tony” is very musical, having played her fiddle for us several times as well as render- ing vocal solos. She has been so busy with outside activities during her four years that at times she must have needed a private secretary to keep her school work up to date! ROBERT HADLEY Bob Chairman of Decorating Committee, 3; Opera House Committee, 3; Announcement and Ring Committee, 4. For a graduation present. Bob would appreciate a new book from which he could get material for his Ancient History topics. Oh yes, he gives them now, but they are usually two weeks late and contain fifty words at the most. His “Yeah, O. K.” is heard every now and then, especially when Mr. Jay says, “You’d better get a topic by to-morrow.” CLARENCE HARLOW Cramp General Course. President of Junior Class, President of Sophomore Class; All-State Chorus, 3, 4; Glee Club; Spotlight Club; Thomas Edison Club. “Gramp” is one of the ace athletes of B. F., for he is a letter man and efficient in all sports. He’s also a likable chap, isn’t he, Ellen? PATRICK HARTY Pat General Course. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club, 4. “Pat” is one of the quietest boys in school. He never talks much about himself or about what he is going to do, but he goes right ahead and does it. You don’t know Pat until you see him outside of school. Girls, here’s your chance to get a good farmer and ask him why he goes home—way to Gageville—everyday. We wonder if it’s a girl or just the chickens. JOHN HEALY Bugs General Course. Football, 4; Hockey, 8; Track, 3, 4; Ski Team, 4. “Bugs” has shown many abilities other than his athletic prowess, especially his political or conductor abilities shown when he directed a state official to a certain place during the recent flood. EDWARD VINCENT HENNESSEY “Eggs General Course. Spanish Club, 4; Basketball, 3. 4 Baseball, 3, 4. “Eggs, the Lord Byron of North Walpole, is famous as the best shortstop that ever played for the opponents’ team. He has since distinguished himself as the Bill Terry of B. F.’s baseball invincibles. JOHN HENNESSEY John Latin Club, 2, 3; Spanish Club, 4; Science Club, 3; Hockey, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 3; “Spreading the News”; Decorating Committee Junior Prom, 3; Business Manager of Senior Hop, 3. John, the potential class “planter”, took Latin for three years before he found out the meaning of “corpus delecti . John never wears gloves during the winter, as he is trying to develop the undertaker’s handshake. CAROLINE HILDRETH Caroline Commercial Course. Commercial Club, 3. Caroline spends a lot of time at the library, yet she never has a book report done on time. She takes no books to or from the library and she never does any research work. Say, Caroline, is that where you and Alma meet the Boys? We thought so! CLIFFORD HOLMES Holmsey And still they gazed and still their wonder grew That one, small head could carry all he knetc. Latin Club, 2, 8, 4; Science Club, 3, 4; Spanish Club, 3 Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 4; Debating Club, 1; Times Reporter, 3, 4; Vice-President of Class, 3. Clifford is the one who knows all the answers. You can’t kid him even if he is from the big city of Langdon. Here s luck to you, Holmsey. Y’ou deserve it. FRANK JURKOIC Frankie “ When I perform cren the angels smile. General Course. Band, 4; Orchestra, 4. If you want a one man, three ring circus just apply to Frank, for his simplest antics are likelv to cause a shout of mirth. Even if we can’t always appreciate his humor, we 11 admit he brightens Main Room con- siderably. EDWARD KANE “AW’ Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; Science Club, 8, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Cheer Leader, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee, 3; Opera House Committee, 3; Treasurer of Class, 2, 3 Class President, 4; Football, 2, 3, 4; Hockey, 1,2 3 4- Captain of Hockey, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2,’ 4! Because Eddie frequently uses himself as an example. Civics Periods have been quite interesting at times’. As President of the Class he has done a lot to help class spirit. Eddie goes in for sports in a big way and also for a dark-haired, dark-eyed girl in our class. HELEN KANE « jjon � Wistful eyes, innocent smile Queenly airs, undeniable style Did she fool you? Well put you wise She's our class flirt In disguise. “Hon” certainly deserves the title of class flirt. No one is able to resist those twinkling coquettish eyes which she has learned to use artfully and successfully. We’re not asking you to take our word for it-—Howza' bout it, Joe? ROBERT KING Bob 1 rack, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 2, 4; Baseball, 3; Editor of r II E S A M P L E R 9 School News, 4; Class Secretary, 2; Student Forum, 3; Spanish Club, 2: Glee Club, 3. Bob distinguished himself both in the literary and athletic fields. He was the efficient editor of the journalistic masterpiece, the Rockingham School News. HELEN KISSEL Peaches Junsen-Steno Club, 3; Commercial Club, 4. Something hot, something cold, something new, something old, that's Kissel. You never know just what mood she is going to be in. I wonder if the Kissel family are bothered with CQ messages on their radio? For explanation, see Helen herself, she is always willing to explain such things. Helen certainly takes a great interest in Gageville. STEVEN KISSEL Sieve Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Steve is one of our talented Seniors. He is both musically and athletically inclined, since he is well known for his accordion, the “Sharpshooter’s March , and as center on our basketball team. MARY LEWKOWGI General Course Mary is rather quiet in school, but outside she is another girl. Say, boys, she has what it takes to be a home-maker—the ability to cook well. Her school life has been rather inactive, save when she is excused to go to the dentist. STEPHEN A LEWKOWGI Peppy “Peppy” is the gal who knows how to spar for time so well in Ancient History class. We can see her years hence keeping the spouse waiting, for some detail. Don’t forget. Peppy, “Time waits for no man—ami for darn few women. CARROLL LLOYD Lloydie Commercial Course. Commercial Club, 3, 4. “Lloyd will probably make some little woman happy, for he has acquired the art of cooking from Home Ec. classes, lie actually plans to become a lawyer, so before long lie may be finding loopholes in the law for his clients to slip through. GERALDINE LORANGE Jerry General Course. Glee Club, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Commercial Cadets, 3; Player and Manager of Basket- ball. 4. “Jerry is the lively Senior who seems to make pals of even her instructors. She informs us that her loftiest ambition is to be able to sit still, but we think her “jumpiness is really a part of her charm. CATHBRINE LUCIER “ Bessie Treasurer of Latin Club; Thomas Edison Club, 4; Glee Club, 4. Wc understand that Bessie is one of the most expert and experienced cooks of the Home Ec. Department, so it seems her success in the future is assured. She attended High School at North Walpole for two years, then joined our ranks here at B. F. MARGARET MACARTHY “ Mary General Course. Commercial Cadets, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee; All Decorating Com- mittees of the (’lass of ’30; Editor-in-Chief of Senior Sampler, 4; Secretary A. A., 4; Treasurer of Class, 4. Marg is one of the well known Seniors, for she has always been socially active in school, and has proved very efficient in guarding the bulging class treasury. Our “grub chiseler” is very much interested in her, and we fear that some day poor “Marg will have to subsist on his cooking. Don’t let him make you any cream puffs anyway, Marg! DANIEL MACDONALD Scotty “Speech is golden And am I rich Spotlight Club, 3, 4; Science, 2, 3, 4; Student Forum, 3; President of A. A., 4; “Spreading the News ; “Growing Pains ; “Honor Bright . Scotty is noted for ending class meetings and for opening the nominations. He has also become well known for his ability to call “C. Q. Never mind, Scotty, we’re all rootin’ for you. KATHERYN MAC LENNAN Mac Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary of A. A., 3; Chairman Business Committee, 3; Ring Committee, 4. “ Mac is ever so popular this year, possibly because of her new Ford. Filled with ideas of how things should be run, she is frequently consulted on matters of class events. “Mac” can be found in Main Room anytime in the morning after the one minute bell (usually all out of breath). If asked why she was almost late, she hands out a perfect alibi, “Mac is home”. JOSEPH MASSUCCO Joe General Course. Latin Club, 1. 2, 3; French Club, 3; Junior Prom Committee, 3; Glee Club, 3; Track, 1; Hockey, 1. Joe is reputed to be the outstanding dancer in the class. He especially rivals Fred Astaire when Astaire is sitting down. Joe received most of his practice hoofing around Scrabble. RAYMOND MC CLARY Ray Ray’s cartoons of classroom personalities have been greatly enjoyed by all Seniors, although they proved slightly disconcerting to feminine teachers. With such artistic ability, he should become notable in the future by conscientious use of his “powerful pen. FLORENCE M EANEY “Flo Chewing gum is a great pastime. General Course. Commercial Club, 3, 4. Frivolous Flo! Wotta gal! She evidently possesses an inexhaustible supply of “what it takes more con- servatively known as energy. No matter where you go, you’ll find her. She is like the atmosphere—here, there, and everywhere. She claims that her ambition is to marry, but we think she’s missed her culling. Can’t you see her as a perfect playmate for some gay Lothario, flitting about, doing the night spots? How- ever, whatever she does, we know she will do it well. EDWARD MINER Eddie General Course. Science Club, 2, 3, 4; “ Honor Bright “Spreading the News . We certainly fully enjoyed the queer postures Eddie would assume while reciting poetry in English class, but they added to the general artistic effect. lie wishes to become a mechanical engineer. AGNES MITCHELL Aggie General Course. Volley Ball; Baseball; Glee Club. “Aggie” has been with us only this year, for she previously attended school in New Hampshire, where she was active in many sports and clubs. Aggie has fond hopes of becoming a nurse and when she ejaculates “O. K. (as she often does) you may be .sure that everything is “tops up. GEORGE OLMSTEAI) Gcorgic A Diamond in the Rough “Where the Cross Is Made ; “Honor Bright . “Georgie’s sarcasm may be a trifle scorching at times, but down underneath he’s a grand chap. He makes a fine soldier boy at Fort Ethan Allen, and has our best wishes for a successful future. 10 T HE S A MPLER BEATRICE PARKER “Bea” Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2, S, 4; Vice-President of Class, 2. “Bea” is one of our honor students. She doesn’t have much to say outside of the classroom, but judging by her marks she must have a lot to say during classes. Because she is from Westminster, we know little of her social life there, but she usually takes active part in school affairs. MARGARET PORTER “Peggy” Commercial Course. Commercial Club, 3, 4; Drama- tics Club, 4; “Spreading the News”; “Growing Pains”; Class Secretary, 3, 4. Margaret, or better known as Peggy, has already been known to you as the best dancer in the school. She is a most amusing person and keeps everyone around her in good humor. CLAIRE ROBINSON “Kay” General Course. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Cadets, 3, 4; “The Maid and the Middy”; Times Reporter, 3, 4; Latin Club, 1, 2; French Hub, 3; Opera House Committee, 3; Senior Play Committee, 4; Gym Exhibition, 1; All-State Chorus, 3; Business Manager of Senior Sampler, 4. Claire is one of our most brilliant Seniors, whose ability to draw good marks in school leaves us gasping. We wonder if her scholastic success has been a result of “burning the midnight oil,” but we surely are proud of her achievement. If enjoyment is the secret of success, then Claire should become famous, for she seems to enjoy life every minute. BERTRAND ROBY Bert Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey, 4; Cap and Gown Com- mittee, 4; Decorating Committee, 3; Treasurer of A. A., 4; Science Club, 4. Bert is the champion “grub chiscler” of the Home Ec. department, and is very famous for his cream puffs which refuse to “puff.” If this dough(t)y captain of the football eleven continues his high pressure sales- manship tactics in later life, he should become a howling success. Bert may come in last on some things, but he’s alwavs in the position that awards him the greatest “kick.” CORLISS SANBORN “Cor tw” General Course. Dramatics Club, 3, 4; Science (dub, 4; Track Squad, 3, 4. Corliss has a driving ambition to rival Leslie Howard some day, so his classmates are waiting for the time when he shall appear “behind the grease paint.” Go to it, Corliss. MARGARET SMITH “Margie” Latin Course. Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. “Margie” may be a little girl, but she has the big ambition of becoming a journalist. She’s a fun-loving person with a special aptitude for doing penance in Home Ec. classes. VIRGINIA SNOW “Ginger” Commercial Course. Glee Club, 4. Ginger of the soprano voice. No wonder she is a mainstay of the Glee Club sopranos. When nothing of interest is going on, you’ll hear from this Bartonsville miss, “Oh Gee!” During study periods you will see a teacher come and ask her to do some typing for him. It’s convenient to be a fast and efficient typist, huh (linger? Would you believe it! Ginger wants to be an air hostess. Here’s hoping you never become dizzy up there. ELLEN MAY STEARNS “Lynn” Spanish Club, 3, 4; Student Forum, 3; Glee Club, 4. “Lynn” is one of our brighter students. Her ability to draw an A-p in English surprised even Lynn. When the V. A. boys need a heroine, Lynn is chosen. As her ambition is to be a writer, she will probably write a book entitled “How I Did It”. CAROLYN STONE ‘'Carole” “Carole” was an ardent fan of Co. 119 in Gageville, and a subscriber of the “Wahoo Blues” when it ap- peared. She says little and looks wise, so she keeps her class mates guessing. We understand she has her L. L. (Lady of leisure) degree now. Congratulations, Carole. ARTHUR WARRING ‘“Sid” Commercial Course. Dramatics Club, 4; Science Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 4; “Spreading the News”; “Honor Bright”; “Growing Pains”. You might not think from watching “Sid” that he is air minded, but he assures us he intends to become an aviator. Well, Happy Landings, Sid. We’re betting on yuh! HELEN WARYAS “Duchess” Commercial Course. Commercial Cadets, 3, 4; Basket- ball. 4. “Duchie” is an all-round girl, especially on the basketball team, of which she was a member in the fourth year. This year she went to the Basketball Tournament. Say, Duchie, how’s the merchandise in White River? Any better than our own? HELEN WAYSVILLE “ c ™” Helen says her ambition is to bum to California with Stella Woynar to see a Rose Bowl Football Game. Well, it’s a long hike, girls, but you may get there! Helen attended school at North Walpole for two years, then came to B. F. where she took the Commercial Course. She was a member of the Basketball team this year, and has belonged to the Commercial and Twentieth Century Clubs. GILBERT WESTON “GtV Football, 4; Science Club, 4; Student Forum, 3; Track, 4 “Gib’s” the best looking boy in the class. He has “snared” all the girls in Rockingham and now lie is starling on Bellows Falls. Look out, girls! Here’s luck to you, Gib. NETTIE WILLARD “Nettie” Perhaps Nettie is the reason for Rockingham’s bein r on the map, although we’re not certain. She is fond of vacations from school, and so may influence public opinion toward a three-session week with an extra day off for good behavior. SANFORD WILSON “Sandy” Tennis, 3, 4. “Sandy” who is our class sheik has the type of winning personality that makes him in demand every- where. His bluffing in class was always quite pro- fessional, so he should make a successful hotel manager. CLARA WINCHESTER “Cfara” Glee Club, 3, 4; Class Ring Committee; “Where the Cross is Slade”; “Honor Bright”; Cap and Gown Committee. Clara is our class poet. But Clara isn’t just a good poet, she is an all-round girl. She dances real well, having taketi lessons from one of “Roosevelt’s Wood- peckers.” We know how sorry she must have been when the Camp was moved. (Continued on Page 21) T II E S A M PEER 11 SENIOR NOTABLES Most Popular Girl........ Most Popular Boy......... Best Dressed Girl........ Best Dressed Boy......... Peppiest Girl............ Peppiest Boy............. Most Attractive.......... Most Studious Girl....... Most Studious Boy........ Most Athletic Girl....... Most Athletic Boy........ Best Natured Girl........ Best Natured Boy......... Neatest Girl............. Neatest Boy.............. Busiest Girl............. Busiest Boy.............. Wittiest Girl............ Wittiest Boy............. Best Sport (girl)........ Best Sport (boy.......... Most Dignified Boy....... Most Dignified Girl...... Best Dancer (girl)....... Best Dancer (boy)........ Most Modest Girl......... Most Modest Boy.......... Best Looking Girl........ Best Looking Boy......... Biggest Drag (girl)...... Biggest Drag (boy)....... Class Crooner (girl)..... Class Crooner (boy)...... Class Heroine............ Class Hero............... Class Villain............ Class Vamp............... Class Sheik.............. Class Artist............. Funniest Girl............ Funniest Boy............. Most Talkative Girl...... Most Talkative Boy....... Tallest Girl............. Tallest Boy.............. Shortest Girl............ Shortest Boy............. Quietest Girl............ Quietest Boy............. Most Intelligent Girl.... Most Intelligent Boy..... Most Accommodating Girl Most Accommodating Boy Frankest Girl............ Frankest Boy............. Squarest Girl............ Squarest Boy............. Margaret Macarthy Edward Kane Bernadine DeMuzio Robert Hadley Helen Waysville Paul Costin Irene Elias Laura Fenn Clifford Holmes Stella Woynar Bert Roby Margaret Galway Paul Costin Nancy Faris Robert Hadley Geraldine Lorange Robert King Avis Edwards Frank Jurkoic Stella Woynar Paul Costin . Morton Downing Martha Wyman Margaret Porter Joe Massucco Martjia Wyman Edward Miner Shirley Bradley Gilbert Weston Geraldine Lorange Edward Kane Jean Edwards Floyd Carey Jean Edwards James Ferguson Francis Barbieri Helen Kane Sandy Wilson Raymond McClary Avis Edwards Frank Jurkoic Eleanor Brosnahan Daniel MacDonald Irene Elias Steve Kissel Beatrice Fullam Carroll Lloyd Charlotte Bemis Pat Harty Beatrice Parker Clifford Holmes Agnes Mitchell Floyd Carey Katheryn MacLennan Bert Roby Alice Cray Robert Hadley 12 T H E S A M P L E II Politest Girl....................................................Irene Elias Politest Boy.....................................................Floyd Carey Most Likely to Succeed in Life (girl)............................Beatrice Parker Most Likely to Succeed in Life (boy).............................Clifford Holmes Class Night Hawk.................................................Florence Meaney Class Nuisance...................................................Daniel MacDonald Class Bluffer (girl).............................................Carolyn Stone Class Bluffer (boy)..............................................Sandy Wilson Laziest Girl.....................................................Avis Edwards Laziest Boy......................................................Carroll Lloyd Did Most for the School (girl)...................................Katheryn MacLennan Did Most for the School (boy)....................................Corliss Sanborn Class Poet.......................................................Clara Winchester Nosiest in Class (girl)..........................................lean Edwards Nosiest in Class (boy)...........................................Daniel MacDonald Best Actress.....................................................Antoinette Garrett Best Actor.......................................................James Ferguson T II Ii S A M P L E R CLASS HISTORY 13 Soon we, the class of 1936, will be taking leave of the sheltering walls of our cherished Alina Mater. As we look hack over a short period of four years to the time when we entered Bellows Falls High as Freshmen, we are reminded of a great many happy moments. Time passed swiftly with hockey, football, dances, and other extra curricula activities and with simple, every-day labor under our patient teachers. Before discussing High School days in detail, however, let us go back a few years further into those “good old” grammar school days. Eddie Miner started off to the first grade in Cuba, with a bright shining face, and prob- ably with a brand new hair ribbon! But he found one year in Cuba sufficient, and the next fall he embarked on the long journey north to Bellows Falls, arriving at the Atkin- son Street School just in time to enroll as one of its members. The first four years of Nancy Faris’ grammar school life were spent in the sunny south in various “little brick School- houses”. The first year she attended school at Brewster, Florida, second and third at Auburndale, and fourth at a training school. Rock Hill, South Carolina. Her adventures in the south preceded two years' grammar school and six in High at Bellows Falls. If we survey the Seniors of 1936 indi- vidually, we find that many of them were originally from cities and towns outside of Vermont. Jimmie Ferguson spent his first year in a Pittston, Pennsylvania, school, where he probably got lost in the mob the first few days. One year of that school was enough, so next he came to Putney, working gradually up to Bellows Falls. Mildred Cabell entered Bellows Falls High a year ago, after ten years in Passaic Collegiate School in New Jersey. Virginia Denham attended various and sun- dry Massachusetts schools before arriving here September, the last. Gridley Bryant Grammar, South Quincy Junior High, and Lexington Junior High are only a few of those Massachusetts institutions of learning. However good Massachusetts schools may be, Clifford Holmes no doubt thinks New Hamp- shire schools are just about as good, for he went eight years to Langdon Center Grammar. Highest honors were carried away from the Saxtons River school by Phyllis Frey, and second highest by Ellen Stearns. By bringing the Saxton River “ites” to Bellows Falls, the “Silver Streak” plays quite an important part in High School life. Other towns con- tributing students to our class are Westmin- ster, Bartonsville, North Walpole, Bellows Falls, and Athens. Now let us open the door of High School, and step inside to catch a fleeting glance of the activities within. Probably the old saying of “ Ignorance is bliss” held true for us as Freshmen; at least we were happy and contented in our new surroundings. The officers chosen for the year were President, .John Andosca; Vice- President, Joe Massucco; Secretary, Geral- dine Lorange; and Treasurer, Billy Barry. Though business this season was not very pressing, each officer received a due share of experience in handling class affairs. As Sophomores, our standing was elevated considerably, since we occupied the third floor of the building! That year’s social events were mostly negative quantities, though we did elect class officers—President, Clarence Harlow; Vice-President, Beatrice Parker; Secretary, Jean Edwards; Treasurer, Eddie Kane. In the Junior year, a new system of electing officers was introduced, quite an improvement over the old system of election without much forethought. Every one in the class wishing to be a candidate for an office circulated a petition on which was indicated the name of his party and what he intended to accomplish if elected. Clarence Harlow, Clifford Holmes, Peggy Porter, and Eddie Kane received the largest number of votes for the respective offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This was the grand year of our Junior Prom, which we remember so well for its success as a social function, and also for the empty state in which it left the class treasury! The deficit was readily made up by a small assessment of each member of the class. Later on, a Pie Prom was held for the especial benefit of the Latin Club. In June, we held the responsibility of graduation ex- ercises and the Senior Hop. This final event was a huge success. This, our Senior year, has been fully as busy and as interesting as any of the four. The Senior Bazaar and plays, “Where the Cross is Made”, and “Spreading the News”, took place the evening before Thanksgiving. For the Bazaar, the gymnasium was beautifully decorated in blue and white, patterned in snow scenes with skiers enjoying long, frosty, cross-country rides. A little later in the win- ter, the Dramatics Club presented “Growing Pains”, which attracted a great deal of fav- H THE S A M P L E It orable comment. “Honor Bright” was the Senior Play, in which Eddie Kane was the hero and Tony Garrett the heroine. All the actors participating did excellent work, and it was through their efforts and those of the ticket sellers that the receipts were so large. The first five honors were announced in As- sembly, the Tuesday following Easter vaca- tion, and consisted of Clifford Holmes, Bea- trice Parker, Claire Robinson, Laura Fenn, and Nancy Faris. And now approaches o ir happy yet sad week of Commencement. Before we take our leave, we wish to thank the faculty for all their efforts in helping to shape our lives and to prepare us for the future. The officers of the Senior Class are Presi- dent, Edward Kane; Vice-President, James Ferguson; Secretary, Margaret Porter; and Treasurer, Margaret Macarthy. SENIOR CLASS INVENTORY For a singer we have........................ For a movie comedian we have................ For a tap dancer we have.................... For a Prime Minister we have................ For a worker in metals we have.............. For a help for cripples we have............. For a servant we have....................... For a rifle we have......................... For a great king we have.............. For a school we have.. . :.................. For a movie actress......................... For a way of cooking we have................ For a prophet we have....................... For building monuments we have.............. For a Major League Baseball Player we have For a working man we have................... For batteries we have....................... For a place of residence we have............ For a coffee company we have................ For a leader of a country we have........... For cigars we have.......................... For winter weather we have.................. For relief we have.......................... For erasers we have......................... For flowers we have......................... For part of a house we have................. For fruit we have........................... For comfort we have......................... For a president we have..................... For Maple Sugar we have..................... For a food shop we have..................... For a band leader we have................... For a football coach we have................ For a “meanie” we have...................... Our activities are.......................... For chewing gum we have..................... After the banquet we are.................... For roofing we have......................... For a coffee shop we have................... For a drink we have......................... For breakfast we have....................... For canned foods we have.................... For a caress we have a...................... MORTON DOWNING LLOYD ROBINSON MAC DONALD SMITH KANE PORTER WINCHESTER ALEXANDER STEARNS PARKEH FREY ELIAS STONE HADLEY MINER WILLARD HOLMES SANBORN KING DEXTER SNOW DOLE BRADLEY GARLAND GARRETT (L) ORANGE ROBE(Y) ADAMS OAR(E) Y EDWARDS WARDING HARLOW MEANLY WAR YAS CLARK . FULLAM .BARRETT CRAY (CO) . WOYN (AR) “EGGS” “PICKLES” . KISS (EL) THE SAMPLER 15 SALUTATORY Parents, friends, teachers, and fellow class- mates. We, the class of 1936, are glad to welcome you all to share with us the final observance of our school days. The past twelve years have been a happy mixture of sunshine and shower. We hope they have prepared us somewhat for the future which stretches before us. We realize that our parents and teachers have played a great part in guiding us until this time. They deserve our sincerest thanks. We are now about to enter the world where we must learn to take bumps and bangs ourselves. The new life will be more complex, but we face it with confidence and courage. As we look back, we find that one thing is always of supreme importance—-health. We hope you will bear with us while we discuss it at some length. HEALTH Because health is of such great importance to every human being, we propose to discuss it in its various phases and help more people understand its value. Good health is one of the greatest aids to success. “One should always keep in mind that health and person- ality are not separate entities or qualities. Good health is as much a part of a good per- sonality as the right hand is a part of the body.” We shall try to convince you all just how important it is to preserve the great gift of good health. Still, “health is not so much a gift as an achievement.” A baby whose health is perfect at birth may become almost an invalid through neglect. “Heath is never the same from day to day or even from hour to hour; it is ever changing.” It takes constant care to be in the best of phy- sical condition. A person’s good health is one of his surest guarantees of popularity and success. E. Lee Vincent stated that “people now understand physical health to mean posses- sion of vital physical energy in such measure that the person can meet whatever demands of energy the day’s work places on him and can still have left enough energy for play and recreation as well as for emergency demands.” A healthy person is one who can take it. He is never too tired for fun and pleasure. He is not a dead weight at socials or anywhere else. Because he never has to think about hpw he feels, he can devote his whole mind to what he is doing—be it work or play. When busy, his body becomes a machine obeying his every command. The old saying “A sound mind in a sound body” seems to hit the nail squarely on the head. With this standard all of us would be more nearly perfect. A perfectly sound body is of little use to one with a weak mind. On the other hand, if one’s body is not well, a fine mind cannot be used to the best advan- tage. People in school realize as much as anyone else that good health is very important to efficiency. We know that when we arrive at school writh a headache, no lessons go well we are unable to concentrate. Also, we seem to be on poor terms with the teachers, nothing goes right. The human mechanism is so delicate that a slight upset may cause a great deal of trouble. A ma- chine must be in the best condition to operate perfectly. So the human machine must be in even better condition, in comparison, to work to the best advantage. Many people do not appreciate their good health until they become sick and lose it. They see people whose health is poor, and pity them. Still they neglect their own until, like the one boss shay, it breaks down en- tirely. Then, they wish they had been more careful. The old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” still holds good. We should protect and increase whatever good health is given to us. It seems that more people are beginning to realize this than ever before. Still the ma- jority of laboratory workers are working on cures. If they spend as much energy work- ing on preventives of known diseases, more may yet be accomplished. Some things indicate that we are becoming more conscious of this possibility. Babies are vaccinated and inoculated before they have a chance to con- tract disease. New serums for inoculation are constantly being discovered. People predicted that the depression would do much damage to health. This prophecy just hasn’t worked out. “Six years of hard times have left no discernible physical scars upon us as a people.” It is reported that 1985 continued the trend to better health, lower death rates, and longer life.” People now can look forward to a life span of well over sixty years, while in 1900 forty-five was the average limit. In just the past six years, the death rate from tuberculosis has de- clined one-third. The rate now is about fifty per hundred thousand as compared with about two hundred at the close of the nine- teenth century. The reports of our mental state of health are much the same. Although there have been more entries in mental hos- pitals, it is greatly because of financial in- ability to care for the patients at home. At the beginning of 1936 we have a favor- able report of the nation’s state of health. 16 T H E S A M P I. E R We are proud to think that this results ‘rom much effort on our part. During the past thirty years, many health organizations have been built up. During our depression, they did a great deal of work. Everyone knows the Red Cross which works faithfully and well. Social workers visit families. These workers play a great part in health educa- tion. They teach mothers how to utilize milk, vegetables, and other essential foods. Education for health is one of the greatest steps forward. If people know how to feed, clothe, and care for the body, they will do so with more success. It is because of ignorance that many people are sickly. The financial depression has not succeeded in causing a health depression as well. In fact, it has taught many how to use their knowledge to the best advantage. “Good health in the face of adversity doesn’t just happen. Only by prodigious effort have we as a people been able to achieve the remark- able record now reported.” The other speakers will discuss health nearer home, health in its closer relationship to you all. Beatrice Parker. CLASS PROPHECY OF 1936 It is cold and damp even on this mid-June evening. But here before me as I sit in my big arm chair is a cheery blazing fire. As the fire leaps higher and higher, I seem to see figures there and hear strange noises, but I scoff as I remember my childhood illusions about fairies inhabiting the fire. But no, now I can see and hear more plainly and as I watch I see a picture of Room 11 with its large Senior Class and underneath printed the figures 1936. This burns brightly for a moment, then gradually dims and rises up the chimnev in smoke. Next come a succession of numbers—1940, 1946, 1950, and than 1956. As these in turn go up in smoke, I see now in the flames the pictures of a vast metropolis- but how changed! Most buildings are tall, slender sky scrapers, the houses are all metal, the airplanes are flying thickly over the city, and the automobiles are quite changed in appearance. Oh, there is a familiar figure coming out of that house. Why! it is Mar- garet Macarthy,looking like the model busi- ness woman with her brief case. There in the doorway stands her husband, Bert Roby, with an apron tied around his waist. Bert is putting to practical use his knowledge gained in Home Ec. Class, while Margaret is presi- dent of the Easy Chew Co., manufacturers of The inconspicuouly chewed and easily swallowed gum for school children. The women have certainly come to their own now while the men are becoming more domesti- cated. As we look down the street we see two large shoe factories which are in strong competition. In the president’s office of one sits Helen Waysville and in that of the other, Stella Woynar. Because of their mutual de- sire to own Ilarbro, each has had to set up a factory of her own. Slowly my picture of the city goes up in the smoke and an entirely new scene glows in the flames. It is Africa and there are the hea- thens, but all properly and modestly dressed! And there is a group of children conjugating Latin verbs. Oh, now we have the solution, for there in the background appears Martha Wyman. My fire, dark and gloomy now, has a sinsker look, suggestive of death A hearse bearing the name John Hennessey appears in view. In the hearse lies the body of Francis “Pick- les” Barbieri. The deceased died from a fatality obtained in a poo! game. His old friend, John, has out of generosity given him a free ride thus satisfying his ambition to bury “Pickles.” As the flames continue to die, we hear radioed the news that Ray McClary, sports cartoonist devoid of ideas, has finally fulfilled his threat to do a Brody and has made a record leap from Brooklyn Bridge. Now the flames are turning brighter, a map of the world appears and a pointer points to France. There we see Bea Parker living in a chateau trying to bring up her seven children to be model Frenchmen by jabbering French at them all day long. The pointer swings to Arizona and on the dusty plains we find Caro- line Hildreth, an administering angel to sick cowboys. And now to Little America. There is a figure resembling Sherlock Holmes with his magnifying glass. But no, it is only Scotty MacDonald who, after years of trying to define molecules and atoms, has finally gone searching in hopes of finding one of these minute particles so that he may de- scribe it in his own way. Finally to Reno and we catch Viola Clough in the act of throwing her wedding ring into the Truckee River. Viola’s marriage has been broken up because of her incurable crush on Corliss Sanborn, the Leslie Howard of the day. Corliss’s lat- est production, “A Lady’s Man,” has simply slain the female population. As these scenes drift away in smoke, the city again comes into view. We find more large concerns such as that resulting from the recent merger of Hennessey, Ashcroft, and Winchester. Clara, as a nurse acts as stooge for the other two partners, getting information 'I' H E S A M P L E R 17 on people about to die. Hennessey, the un- dertaker, and Ashcroft, the professional grave digger, immediately send their business cards. The flames brighten again. Ah! It appears to be the flame of love. There down the street is the firm “Cupid’s Messenger.” Head of this firm is Tony Garrett, professional cupid. She may be hired by the evening and guar- antees to appear at the right moment to sing bewitching and inspiring love lyrics which are said to be deadly to the cold and indif- ferent heart. Tony has a trained staff under her, a prominent member of which is Arthur Wareing, promising young tenor. Next the picture of a large hospital stands out. Here we may encounter many of our classmates. In the psychopathic ward, Nancy Faris, occupational therapist, is busy making miniature rainbows out of card board, which Eddie Miner can find the end of. Poor Eddie is suffering from his endless and disillusioned search for the end of the rainbow. In another part is Ursula Brosnan grown slightly old and very thin as the result of years of faithful nursing. As we go along the hushed corridor, we come to the operating room. There a very important operation is being performed. We gasp as we see Joe Massucco, the operating surgeon. Joe has finally given up his beloved algebra in the interests of medicine and sur- gery; however, he is little changed except for his professional looking mustache. Admin- istering the anesthetic is Agnes Mitchell. Our amazement is doubled however, as we see the object of the operation. It is Steve Kissell. Poor Steve is growing so tall that it is feared that soon no house will be able to hold him. It is hoped that as a result of this operationhis growth will be somewhatstunted. Now another building replaces the hospital. This time it is the building of the city’s largest newspaper, “The Daily Buzzer.” Even this concern is owned and edited by a woman. In the office we hear the editor-in-chief, Ruth Farrell, and her assistant, Bob King, having a heated argument in which Ruth seems to be showing tlie newly assumed superiority of her sex. In the reporters’ room, we see Jimmy Ferguson hurriedly typing the results of his last assignment. Jimmy has succeeded in his job as reporter because of his ability to,make some one do what he doesn’t want to, an ability developed a great deal back in High School trying to get civics’ period speakers. From the other side of the room we hear a giggle and, of course, there is Margaret Smith, a successful society reporter. In a separate office we see a desk piled high with letters. Out from behind the desk appears the face of Ellen Stearns. “Lynn,” the author of a recent book called “Successful Flirting,” con- ducts an “Advice To the Lovelorn” column. We hear a stir of excitement as the latest edition co nes off the press. Now in the fire we see only the newspaper and the startling headlines, “Ten Victims of a Sensational Murder.” Underneath is printed the follow- ing news, “That ace “G” man. Bob Hadley, is hot on the trail of Edward alias “Eggs” Hennessey, former garbage collector wanted for his ruthless, brutal murdering of ten in- nocent pigs by feeding them poisoned garb- age.” As the pages turn, we come to the dramatic page where there is a write up of Clarence Harlow’s latest picture, “Little Man You’ve Had a Busy Day.” The story was that of the familiar love triangle, Jean Edwards playing in the role of the hard- boiled chorus girl and Ruth Garland, the un- suspecting wife. The critics declare Clarence the modern Clark Gable. Then, on the sports page, news of the tournament being held for successive basketball shooting. At present, Alice (’ray and Avis Edwards are tying for the lead, each having shot for eight hours without missing. F'inally the paper disappears in the smoke and in the flames appears what seems to be a country town, for there is a building which says “General Store Inc”. Clifford Holmes, Proprietor. There is a great stir going on and there are many people on the streets. In the distance there is the sound of music. Some one yells “They’re coming; the circus is coming.” Sure enough, a circus parade is coming down the main street. A band is leading and who should we see but none other than Sylvia Fenn, who has gradu- ated from her baritone to a bass horn. A clown comes dancing along down the street and even in this suit and paint we could not mistake Frank Jurkoic. We follow the parade to the circus grounds. One tent contains a number of “Believe it or Not” curiosities collected by Paul Costin. We see first “The Human Owl,” who sees better at night than in the day time. This person we discover to be Florence Meaney. Probably a result of her habit started in Hish School. Next comes “The world’s biggest and best Flea Circus Trainer, John “Bugs” Ilealy. A bearded lady now appears in sight. Although people might be fooled because of his girlish com- plexion, we know that it is none other than Pat Harty. From one corner comes a terrible racket. We see Jerry Lorange, the world’s fastest talker. Jerry is in the act of giving a demonstration. Now, as we look into the main street, the show is in full swing. Across the tight rope we see Charlotte Bemis pro- ceeding. The traditional heart breaking man 18 T H E S A M P L E It on the flying trapeze turns out to be Sandy Wilson. As an added attraction, the show is presenting that daring bare back rider. Mar- garet Galway, with a tray full of dishes in each hand. The circus like the other pictures is disap- pearing in the smoke. The fire is dividing into small separate flames, each with its own illusion. We hear the strains of Home, Sweet Home,” and in one flame we see in a happy, peaceful scene Eddie Kane and Bernie Ue Muzio. Eddie who is now following in the steps of his beloved Knute Rockne, had always expressed the ambition to stop fight- ing with Bernie. His aim was finally accom- plished; so he married the girl. In another flame we see a desolate looking hermit’s hut. Here lives Bob Dole. Bob fulfilled his am- bition to become a millionaire, but unfor- tunately has been so sought after that he has had to hibernate. Chief among his pursuers are Bea Alexander and Alma Crommett who have both expressed the desire to marry a millionaire. Although Bob is not indifferent to their attentions, he does not know whether to choose the chorus girl Bea or domestic Alma. In the next flame, a television studio appears. Television has taken the place of most of the theatres. An amateur program is underway. The first singer is Ginny Snow. Ginny is an air hostess, but she specializes in jazzing opera. Next is Floyd Carey crooning “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”. Floyd was owner of a basketball team which went on the rocks. In the vaudeville show of one of the few remaining theatres we find George Olmstead cracking jokes with whis- kers on them. He is fairly successful, how- ever, for he hires as his stooge Helen Kissell. Helen’s infectious giggle coming from the audience soon has the house in an uproar. Now in the flames we have short successive glimpses of—Kay MacLennan still trying to teach Shirley Bradley how to knit—Phyllis Frey running all the male owned barber shops out of business with her female operated one— Franklin Barrett, sai'or on a tugboat—Irene Elias writing bed-time stories—Dorothy Adams, the main attraction in a small town restaurant—Carroll Lloyd, chief cook and bottle washer in the same restaurant (making up for the dishes, etc., he didn’t do in Home Ec)—Catherine Lucier still trying to think of something to be—Bea Fullam training her Gageville Hill-Billies to be a first class orchestra—Morton Downing, ex-prize fighter, satisfying his ambition to own a V-12 Lincoln Zephyr—Allan Dexter actually president of the United States—Gilbert Weston still raising turkeys (not the same ones we hope)— Eleanor Brosnahan and Helen Kane still touring the town together—Tony Bobrowski, a dentist, satisfying his ambition to make bridge work that can’t be knocked out—Laura Fenn with glasses perched on the end of her nose teaching history to South Boston chil- dren—Claire Robinson still having bad epi- demics of Spring Fever—Peggy Porter buying baby’s rattles for a big department store— Milly Cabell and Gertrude Clark at last their own bosses—Nettie Willard running an old ladies’ home Helen Waryas, promoting a whispering campaign—Carolyn Stone—the foremost woman evangelist of the day—and last, the two Lewkowgi sisters running a sisterly love society. In one last glow, I see in the fire Room 11 and the class of 1986 again, with three ques- tion marks after it. Virginia Denham. HEALTH IN BUSINESS Aren’t we fortunate to be living in such a wonderful day and age! To be sure, we’ve had a depression, a flood, and frosts. But what of it. For the time being things are disastrous, but they are righted again. They don’t last forever. You are probably wonder- ing why we are so fortunate. I think we can consider ourselves fortunate because today we have such a fair chance to live out our allotted lifespan of “three score and ten.” One hundred years ago the old expression, “the survival of the fittest,” was proved true day after day, hour after hour. Only the strongest child could live in the world in which he suddenly found himself. From then till his untimely death, he was never safe from the attacks of diseases—the dreaded smallpox, typhoid, diphtheria, and many others which marked those years of horrible deaths as the “Plague Years.” Not only was Mr. Average Man exposed to these attacks, but he was forced to work under conditions which practically held the doors wide open for the deadly germs. Mr. Average Man would work eighteen hours a day in a dark, damp factory, the air of which reeked with foul odors and where light and sunshine were forbidden entrance. The hours were long, the working conditions ter- rible, and the wages so small that it was dif- ficult to keep life in one’s body. Horrible days! Yet there are those people who are continually crying, “Oh, for the good old days.” Well, I must say, if those are the good old days, then you are welcome to them, and I am glad I live today and face a prom- ising future. Today Mr. Average Man lives in a well- T HE S A M P L E 11 19 equipped house. He is, to a certain degree, protected from disease by modern methods of sanitation. Moreover, the hours which lie spends in earning his pay check are spent in places which are built for efficiency. For it is now realized that efficiency, bringing about the best results, is achieved through the medium of good health and good work- ing conditions. Improvement has been made in many buildings by installing that quite recent in- vention—the air conditioning machine. With this machine one is able to make his own indoor weather. Industry fouls the air with gases, dirt, odors, and bacterial life. Air con- ditioning is an extension of ventilation with the view to removing these impurities from the air. This new system is being used suc- cessfully in houses, business buildings, hospi- tals, and laboratories. Naturally one can accomplish a great deal more if there is proper ventilation. Work is difficult, in fact almost impossible, for anyone who is handicapped by defective eyesight. Faulty vision oftentimes is caused by an improper lighting system, especially can this occur if the position requires very close or fine work. I suppose one thing that can be done is to visit an oculist and have glasses fitted. But why wait until the damage is done when a good lighting system will help prevent that. Correct placing of windows and equipment, and artificial lights are things to be considered. Now to come down to even more common ailments caused by the hurry of people in our business world. It seems that hurry is the byword of business people. They hurry to work, hurry at work, hurry home, and hurry at play. Therefore, that common thing known as nervousness has an oppor- tunity to come to the fore. It is found that this disease is the most outstanding one of people in any way connected with the business world. Nor is it difficult to understand when we notice the five factors which are con- ducive to ill health of workers. First, inse- curity, that constant fear of losing the posi- tion; second, monotony, the same routine day in and (lay out; third, speed, again the word hurry; fourth, lack of rest, too much work, too much play and not enough sleep; and fifth, lack of exercise, especially exercise in the outdoors. To me it seems that good working condi- tions and good health go hand in hand. To have one, the other is necessary. All in all, the present day tendency is toward a more prosperous working class. This pros- perity will be brought about, not by the find- ing of new wealth, but by the creation of working conditions leading to the increased good health of the workers. Whether it is factory, mine, or office, the employer is awakening to the fact that efficiency can be more readily achieved by his employees if they work in a place of business furnished with air conditioning machines, a good lighting system, and the best methods of sanitation. If the worker will care for himself at home, with the good working conditions which will be offered, he will preserve health rather than fight disease. A healthy man is usually a happy man, and a happy man is hard to beat. Therefore, we can be a nation of working, healthy, happy people. Clairk Rohinson. HEALTH IN THE HOME We are the future home makers of America. Therefore, we should feel a vital interest in the phase of health problems which centers in the home. Health habits must be formed in childhood. Should not the foundation of correct living be laid in up-to-date, well- planned, and properly furnished homes? In order to live healthy, happy lives the first requisite is evidently a healthful dwelling place. Several points must be kept in mind from the first. Perhaps the most important of these are sufficient space, efficient heating system, expert plumbing, ventilation facilities, and skillful lighting. Proper heating and ventilation play an important part in health. Drafts of all kinds should be avoided. However, windows must always be equipped with such apparatus as is necessary to enable one to open them with ease. Invigorating fresh air is essential in maintaining zest and energy. We cannot be too particular about lights. Good eyesight is necessary not only to health but also to success. Surely, we should zeal- ously safeguard the eyes of both the younger and the older members of the family. A tired man who comes home to a room with soft lights is able to relax. Let us provide our homes with such illumination as will show discriminating judgment. Many people think that a house must be elaborately furnished. This is not true. Large carpets are becoming taboo. Small rugs which can be easily cleaned are much more sanitary. Light, airy, but pleasing curtains make a room look restful, whereas heavy drapes shut out necessary sunlight. When we are ready to buy furniture, comfort and simplicity should be the keynotes in making our selection. If there are children in the family, a little chair appeals to them. If 20 T HE S A MPEER little tots had proper chairs before starting school, there would be no need of the habitual, “Stand up straight, Johnny,” which teachers so frequently find necessary. As posture is a fundamental background to health, should we not consider the appropriateness of furniture of more importance than its symmetry? Perhaps one of the most interesting features to the healthy occupants of a home is the food which may be served. Although we are all familiar with much reading material concern- ing a proper diet, no one can deny the fact that one should eat according to what work he does. For instance, a farmer naturally needs heavier food than a retired business man. Many people don’t eat regular meals. They nibble all the time. If a person would content himself with three carefully planned meals a day. I’m sure he would have a good foundation for health. We all know that attractive look- ing food is pleasing to the family. Increas- ingly popular electric refrigerators make it easy to prepare delicious dishes. Proper preparation not only aids the digestion, but also makes the food much more palatable. People will learn to like dishes formerly dis- tasteful if they are daintily served. We should avoid rich, heavy viands. One may plan many luscious meals containing all vi- tamins required for health. Milk, fruit, and vegetables should appear frequently on each menu. Two more cornerstones in our health foun- dation are orderliness and cleanliness. One naturally follows the other. If a house is kept clean, every one in it is anxious to help keep it neat. If the house itself is spotless, it is easier for the people in it to appear im- maculate. Anyone can appreciate the sig- nificant benefits received by the whole family from habits of cleanliness. Regularity in living is conducive to health. May I repeat that one is able to obtain all the necessary vitamins in three carefully planned meals a day! Interesting conversa- tion at the table advances one’s ability to enjoy dinner to the utmost. This also pro- duces a happy atmosphere of congeniality. The old-fashioned idea that children must be seen and not heard is almost forgotten today. The happy chatterings of events at school or of the last baseball game add to the pleasure of the meal. But no matter how well fed we may be, our health is not assured without suf- ficient rest. One-third of each twenty-four hours ought to be spent in sleep. A person’s bedroom should have soft lights, refreshing curtains, and above all a comfortable bed. If one is to wake feeling full of energy, plenty of fresh air must be available. As at least ninety-five per cent of the people in the United States have to do work of some kind, would it not be sensible to include in our home life some training in efficiency? From the time a child is very small, he is proud to have some special work to do. He may begin by putting away his toys. Then, by the time he reaches High School age, in- stead of being a dependent, he is a co-worker with his parents. Good health can not be maintained without recreation. Let us not go to the movies just to kill time, but because we think we will enjoy the picture. In the same way, a boy who excels in baseball will benefit by it, because he will devote himself to it whole heartedly. In short, our recrea- tional time should add enthusiasm to our lives. A great deal has been said about mental health. Home atmosphere is largely responsi- ble for the condition of the mind. I et us develop in the home those qualities which will result in intellectual poise. Children may be taught courtesy and consideration when very young. If our lives are filled with happiness created by family co-operation, neurosis ex- perts will soon be looking for new lines of activity. Do you agree with me that by careful selec- tion of our dwelling, discreet choice of furnish- ings, regularity in living and with an atmos- phere of contentment, our homes will become veritable havens of health? Laura Fenn. HISTORY OF THE MUSIC (1932-1936) During our four years of high school, there have been an orchestra a band, and glee clubs. The first year all the music except the band was directed by Mrs. Exelson. That year the orchestra went to Burlington with representa- tives for the All-State Orchestra. The band, directed by Mr Leitsinger, did not go to Bur- lington, but practiced regularly, once a week, and played at our home games and at other times when asked. The Glee Club consisted of a separate boys’ Glee Club and a girls’ Glee Club. Besides sending representatives to Burlington, they put on an operetta, “The Love Pirates of Hawaii.” In the fall of that year, the Southern Vermont Music Festival was held in Bellows Falls. The next year Miss Lake had only a girls’ Glee Club, while Mr. Leitsinger had charge of both band and orchestra. In 1934-35, Miss Moses directed the girls’ Glee Club and Mr. Rohrbough had the boys’ Glee Club. That year both groups went to THE S A M PL E R 21 Burlington. An operetta, “The Maid and the Middy,” was put on. The orchestra and band having representatives in the All State Orchestra, under Mr. I eitsinger, went to Burlington. This year there has been a mixed Glee Club under Miss Stewart. Representatives to the All-State were sent to Burlington, hut the full glee club did not go. For the first time in these four years, there has been more than one period practice a week for these clubs. The girls and boys practiced separately once a week and once a week together. In the spring, a concert, for which we had worked all year, was given. The orchestra and band, still under Mr. Leitsinger, has played for each as- sembly and on special occasions, such as plays. SPOTLIGHT CLUB 'Fhe Spotlight Club has been one of the most successful clubs of the school. It is proud of the work it has accomplished so far, and the members hope to do much more in future years. The club was started last year by Mr. Kellogg. There were two divisions: one con- sisting of the Sophomores, and the other con- sisting of Juniors and Seniors. The Sopho- mores had twenty-three members their first year and thirty during their second. The Seniors had twenty-one members their first year and thirty their second. In the first year of its existence, the club put on two public plays, and several skits at the meetings. There were presented the “Wonder Hat” and the “Monkey’s Paw.” The latter was also presented at the state contest. The Sophomores put on an as- sembly program besides. Outside of pre- senting the plays, the whole club learned a great deal about make up, how to act on the stage, stage setting, etc. But it wasn’t all work. There were social events as well. The most outstanding event was a party held in collaboration with the Student Forum and the Commercial Club. The year closed with a picnic at Vilas Pool and a financial standing of $5.43. The second year was much more successful. Three evening meetings of the combined clubs were held. At each of these, skits were pre- sented, directed by members of the club. Then “Growing Pains,” a three act play, was presented on February 4. This play was pre- sented before a very good audience. A great deal of work was put into this and it was a huge success; rendering the club a handsome profit. The club has bought for the school two spotlights. Also it financed a trip of the Seniors of the club to see Katherine Cornell in “Saint Joan” at the Boston Opera House on May SO. WHO’S WHO, CLASS OF 1936 (Continued from Page 10) STELLA WOYNAR “Sega” “Our own Babe Didrikson” Basketball Team, 3, 4, being Captain in 4; Treasurer of Commercial Cadets, 3, 4; Twentieth Century Club, 3; Decorating Committee for Senior Hop, 3; Decorating Committee for Senior Bazaar, 4; “Honor Bright”. “Sega” is the greates tof our fun-lovers. When we hear a great commotion in Main Room, we know it is “Sega” and Frankie playing tag. She is a loyal supporter of the Gum Chewing Club. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Stand by! Boys, here’s some inside information. “Sega” is a grand little cook. We hear “Sega’s” ambition is to “thumb” to California to see the Rose Bowl football game. May you have luck and may your thumb never be sore! MARTHA WYMAN “Martha” Latin Course. Orchestra, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3, 4; French Club, 2, 3. Even though Martha says “Oh dear!” frequently, she finds life great fun and plans to visit “darkest Africa” sometime in the future. We are not sure what language she will employ while conversing with the native Africans, but we hope all her ambitions will be realized. NAME DOROTHY ADAMS BEATRICE ALEXANDER ROBERT ASHCROFT FRANCIS BA RBI ER I FRANKLIN BARRETT CHARLOTTE BEMIS SHIRLEY BRADLEY ELEANOR BROSNAHAN URSULA BROSNAN TONY BOBROWSKI MILDRED CABELL FLOYD CAREY GERTRUDE CLARK VIOLA CLOUGH PAUL COSTIN' ALICE CRAY ALMA CROMMETT BERNADINE DeMUZIO VIRGINIA DENHAM ALLAN DEXTER ROBERT DOLE MORTON DOWNING AVIS EDWARDS JEAN EDWARDS IRENE ELIAS EXPRESSION Gee whiz! Oh, run up a tree! For crying out loud! All right, wise guy. Ah nuts! Oh, dear! Jeekers! Hi chicken! I know it. Yeah. Booh! Yeah! Oh, but after all! Keep your chin up! Fudge! Ah come on! Ah heck! You’re a riot! Well, my gosh! Gee! Ah, heck! You can’t do that to me You’re nuts! Holy crow! All rightie! ALIBI It wasn’t my fault. I had to go to practice. I wasn’t there. I didn’t have time. I had to go to the theater. I haven’t got it. I forgot. I had to work. I forgot. No time. I couldn’t help it. I ran out of gas. I don’t think I’d better. Have to be in early. It slipped my mind. I gotta take care of kids Wellllll, I don’t know— Did you see Eddie? Dave came over. Gotta take Meaney home. I forgot. I had to drive the hockey team. I had to call Pa. I had to play to Petrosky. I didn’t get a chance. AMBITION OCCUPATION IN 1950 Secretary or Waitress Home Ec. teacher To be a professional grave digger To be a truck driver To get hitched to Helen Kane To be a secretary Lady of leisure Hairdresser Nurse Farming To be a second Texas Guinan Mechanical draftsman Teacher N urse Judge To own a dog farm Secretary Nurse Enter medical profession President of United States President of United States before Dexter To own a V-12 To be serious Telephone operator Writer Chimes Lunch Waitress Teaching 4 Pop how to drive a car Working up enough energy to dig Driving a beer wagon Confirmed old bachelor Still attending picnics Peeling grapes for Mae West Bug exterminator Lecturer on Farmers’ Bights Stableman in New York City Head waitress in Barbieri’s Yoddling for Dyco Co. famous milk for babies Posing for Lux Toilet Soap ads Toe dancer in Ziegfield Follies Owner of a large syndicate of shacks Running a chicken farm Circus Barker Mother of the famous Kane Hockey Team Teaching elephants to toe dance Running a bus line to North Walpole Raising Guernseys Street cleaner in B. F. “Egg’s” stooge Raising “squashes Well-known author of dime novels NAME NANCY FARIS RUTH FARRELL LAURA FENN SYLVIA FENN CAROLINE HILDRETH CLIFFORD HOLMES FRANK JURKOIS EDWARD KANE HELEN KANE ROBERT KING HELEN KISSEL STEVEN KISSEL MARY LEWKOWGI CARROLL LLOYD GERALDINE LORANGE CATHERINE LUCIER MARGARET MACARTHY DANIEL MacDONALD KATHERYN MacLENNAN JAMES FERGUSON PHYLLIS FREY BEATRICE FULLAM MARGARET GALWAY RUTH GARLAND ANTOINETTE GARRETT ROBERT HADLEY EXPRESSION Oh, gee! I ain’t going to tell you. Heaven’s sake! Gosh! For cat’s sake! Nuts to you! It’s cheaper to keep a cow than to buy milk. Don’t b: crazy! Yuh, I think so! Why don’t you marry the girl? Phooey! You don’t say so. Oh gee! Rats! Oh Gawd! Shoots! Judas! It’s a great life if y don’t weaken. Life is so complicated So what! I wouldn’t know! Old!!! Oh yea! Ah nuts! That’s prxe'ess! Yea? O. K. ALIBI I didn’t have time. Ah, I forgot. I forgot it. I don’t know. I’m going to the library. Didn’t have time. t was an emergency. I’m too sleepy! I gotta date. I had to work. I left my notebook home I wasn’t in school that day. I didn’t have time. Forgot my book. I didn’t have time. I’ve got to practice. I gotta go home. u I didn’t have time. Mac’s home. I didn’t get around to it. Tink’s coming over. Won’t go Buddy's not here I don’t know I haven’t got time. I forgot I’m too busy. AMBITION OCCUPATION IN 1950 Occupational therapist A special nurse for mumps Editor of large newspaper Saxtons River correspondent to B. F. Times Teach school Dean of Girls succeeding Miss Yarnum .Music teacher Creating new sour notes for beginners Travel Peddling fish To he a rich farmer Bachelor farmer in the wilds of Langdon Teach English to Mr. Kellogg Manager of side shows for history classes To get a job Trying to soothe a “Bern” Be a nurse Nursing a grouch Pick up a flea with a pair of boxing gloves on The Human Fly Jack-of-all-trades Raising goldfish Own an orchestra An organ grinder To get a job Cooking for the De Luxe Diner Lawyer Raising weeds Undertaker Selling balloons filled with her own hot To be something air Still trying to be something. Nurse Raising bedbugs Radio engineer Soda jerker To own a great Dane Financing a hardware store To ski on the Dartmouth team Teaching the Ethiopians how to ski N urse Fat lady in a circus Lead a jazz orchestra Conducting the B F. Band Nurse Main attraction at the Crayco Librarian Living in one of Paul’s shacks To be a public school teacher Senator from Snumshire Undertaker Manager of a skunk farm NAME CLARENCE HARLOW PATRICK HARTY JOHN HEALY EDWARD HENNESSEY JOHN HENNESSEY JOSEPH MASSUCCO RAYMOND McCLARY FLORENCE MEANEY EDWARD MINER AGNES MITCHELL GEORGE OLMSTEAD BEATRICE PARKER MARGARET PORTER CLAIRE ROBINSON BERTRAND ROBY CORLISS SANBORN MARGARET SMITH VIRGINIA SNOW ELLEN STEARNS CAROLYN STONE ARTHUR WAREING HELEN WARYAS HELEN WAYSVILLE GILBERT WESTON NETTIE WILLARD SANFORD WILSON CLARA WINCHESTER STELLA WOYNAR MARTHA WYMAN EXPRESSION Jees! Holy smokes! That’s what you think! That’ll be another day! Is that so? That’ll he the day! Guess so! Come again! Really! • O. K. Who me? Jimmy crickets! Who said? Oh, jeekers! Oh, nuts! I wouldn’t know! Baloney! My gosh! No kiddin’! For Heaven's sake! Guess I told him! Holy Moses! Holy cow! Gosh! Wait a minute! Oh fiddlesticks! Oh fudge! Jeepers! Go to it. ALIBI I’m an old man. Didn’t get up on time. I didn’t have time. Was workin . The clock was slow. I was home studying. I left it home. I was out too late. That’s O. K. I ll do better next time. I don’t know what you mean. I didn’t have time. I didn’t know. I’m awfully busy. I haven't got time. Well, I studied it. I don’t know. Didn’t have time to do it I was with my cousin. I was absent yesterday. Had to work. Maybe tomorrow. My mother will kill me. I had to milk late. Couldn’t bother. I went to a dance last night. I forgot. I gotta get some sleep. Won’t be here. AMBITION Lawyer Truck driver Accountant Mayor of North Walpole To get a job To take up medicine Be a cartoonist To stay in nights Diesel engineer Nurse To own a chicken farm Social Work To be a buyer Court Reporter To marry Marg Maearthy To become a M. I). Journalist Commercial air hostess Writer Get a job in Waterbury Grow taller than Dexter Tag along with Helen and Stella To bum to California with Stella to see the Rosebowl football game To get rich Nurse Drug store cowboy Government nurse Bum to California with Helen Waysville To civilize the natives of Africa OCCUPATION IN 1950 Public Enemy No. 2 Still truckin’ in the “Green Mountain Cafe” Salvation Army convert Paying alimony Raising fleas Digging ditches Designing dresses for Mae West Trying to get some sleep Chimney sweeper Wife of a quack doctor Decorating Easter eggs in a 5 10 cent store Leader of 4-H Clubs Junk dealer Veterinary dentist on a poultry farm Still trying to marry Marg Pushing a baby carriage Writing nursery rhymes Bus driver’s wife Telling fairy stories Mrs. Limmy Garrison Posing for animal crackers Bareback rider in a circus Rag peddler Driving a tractor and hollering “Whoa” Dish washer at the Star Selling and fitting Ladies’ silk stockings Advertising reducing machines Selling candy for a change at Newberry’s Giving advice to the lovelorn '1' H E S A MPLE R 25 ATHLETICS BASKETBALL Basketball is always looked forward to with a great deal of interest by the students of Bellows Falls High School. Each year many candidates are on the floor at the first practice, listening to the advice of Coach Olbrych. From the class of 1936 those who, at one time or another, received a position on the first team are Steve Kissel, Clarence Harlow, Floyd Carey, Edward Hennessey, and Roger Willard. Steve Kissel, the High School star center, was unable to play during the season of 1935. lie and Clarence Harlow were over age. During the inter-class Basketball season the class of 1936 was the outstanding team. The Senior class was represented by Allan Dex- ter, Pat Ilarty, Eddy Kane, James Ferguson, Bob King, Francis Barbieri, Sanford Wilson, Joe Massucco, Tony Bobrowski, Bert Roby, and Captain Clarence Harlow. In closing this short review of the Basket- ball conquests of the class of 1936 , we wish to thank all coaches who had anything to do with the work of the class of 1936 in the field of sports. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The first year that the Senior class was rep- resented in Girls’ basketball was in 1934. Margaret Macarthy was the sole representa- tive. The team was fairly successful that year, winning four games and losing three. The basketball team was under the coaching of Miss Drew. The 1935 basketball team was a very successful one, having gone to the Girls’ Basketball Tournament at White River Jun- ction, only to be eliminated by the winner of the tournament. Seniors represented were Stel- la Woynar, Margaret Macarthy, and Jean Ed- wards. The team was coached by Mr. Olbrych. The 1936 basketball team won all but two games and with considerably high scores. B. F. was represented at the tournament again this year and lost to St. Albans by a score of 25-18. Eleven games were played during the season. The team was again under the coaching of Mr. Olbrych. Seniors representing the team were Captain Stella Woynar, Helen Waryas, Helen Waysville, Jean Edwards, Alice Cray, Margaret Macarthy, and Geraldine Lorange, Manager. FOOTBALL With the arrival of September each year comes the world’s most popular sport, “foot- ball.” In Bellows Falls High School, football sea- son is very popular, for it brings together veterans and new men who wish to make a name for themselves in sports. The class of 1936, being one of the most out- standing athletic classes in the School History, was always well represented. Those of the class who displayed their talent with the pig- skin were usually Captain Bert Roby, Clarence Harlow, Gilbert Weston, Francis Barbieri, Robert King, Pat Harty, Clifford Holmes, and Franklin Barrett. The work of Captain Roby in backing up the line was outstanding in the season of 1935, while the wonderful line work of Gilbert Weston received high praise. BASEBALL The King of Summer sports in High School has again taken a step forward. The season of 1936 is not yet complete at the time of this short review, but the success of the base- ball team so far deserves much credit. Ten games have been played and nine games have been won. There remains only one game with Hartford High and one game with Winchester High to be played. The members of the team of 1936 were Maurice Dexter, Edward Kane, Edward Hennessey, Vincent Harty, Francis Kiniry, Paul Costin, Charles Stewart, Guy Bal- dasaro, Edward Lawlor, and Edward Zeno. Most of the credit for the excellent work of these men goes to Coach Jay, who spent night after night teaching the men how to work together. Coach Jay was assisted by Manager Clarence Harlow who was unable to play any sports but Football this year. HOCKEY Mr. Stevens our coach had to start the season with only three letter men. In spite of this he whipped his green material into a fair team. “Max” Miller and “Don” Shaughnessy were the stars of the team, scoring most of the Purple and White’s goals. “Lawrence” Hadley played a good steady game at left wing and set up many of Miller’s and Shaugh- nessy’s goals. Bert Roby and Raymond Cray formed a good defense. In the nets Captain Eddie Kane and Maurice Dexter performed. Henry Cray and Dannie Howard also played good steady hockey on the forward 26 T II E S A M PLE R line. The team played five games, winning two and losing three. Next year the Hockey team will be lead by Co-Captains Miller and Shaughnessy. The scores of the games were as follows: Middlebury 0 B. F. 2 Hanover 4 B. F. 0 Hanover 2 B. F. 3 Deerfield 3 B. F. 2 (Overtime) Middlebury 4 B. F. 1 TENNIS During the last two years the Bellows Falls High School Tennis Team, consisting of Miller, Harlow, McAuliffe, and Wilson won twenty-seven straight tennis matches. In the year of 1934, the four boys went to the State Tournament at Rutland. Harlow and Wilson got into the semi-finals that year in doubles, losing out to the State Doubles Champions by a score of 6-3 and 6-4. The High School Tennis Team, lacking experience, did not do much at the tournament of 1934. The next year the same four boys went to the tournament at Middlebury College for three days. Because of the fact that the boys had had lots more experience in 1935 than in the previous year, they were able to accomplish more. Because of the good training of Coach Oibrych, Miller won the State Singles Cham- pionship and McAul'ffe was runner-up in singles, playing fine tennis during the whole tournament. In doubles, Harlow and Wilson again got into the semi-finals, losing to the State Champions by the score of 6-3 and 7-5. Max Miller brought back to the High School a beautiful trophy which has been placed in the cabinet with the other trophies won by the students of the Bellows Falls High School. This trophy won by Miller represents the Singles Championship of the State of Ver- mont. This team is one of the most outstanding ever to represent any High School. HEALTH IN THE SCHOOL The school plays one of the leading roles in the lives of most young people during their formative years. Therefore, it is most im- portant to preserve the bodily health of the student as well as to develop his mind. Some of the most important factors in pre- serving health in the school are proper ven- tilation and lighting, even heat, exercise, and proper clothing. Good ventilation is a necessary part of the health program. If a school is equipped with a modern air conditioning system, it is un- necessary to open windows to improve cir- culation of air. If, however, the school has no air conditioning and the windows must be used for ventilation, there is greater danger of students’ taking cold. The building is warmer in one part than another. Of course, this is not healthful and many absences re- sult. In a modern school house, all the rooms are situated so as to receive the greatest amount of 1 ght. There are many windows through which the sunshine may pour, and the desks in each room are.so placed that the light will shine over the left shoulder of each pupil. Care must be taken to have the temperature uniform throughout the building. The proper temperature for the best work is about 68 de- grees. The gymnasium, although it should not lie as warm as the rest of the building, should be at least warm enough so that students w ill be comfortable when engaged in activities which require little energy. Exercise is also of great importance in the maintenance of health. In school, some of the needed exercise is provided through gym work and sports. In the fall, football is the major sport. Although it is dangerous in some ways, it develops in the participants a sense of co-operation. In the winter term, basketball and hockey hold our interest. Basketball is a fast game, furnishing a great deal of exercise with a minimum of danger. Hockey is perhaps a little more dangerous, but it gives one a chance to be out of doors. In the spring, track and baseball offer the stu- dents the open air and give them a great deal of physical exercise. Sports, however, bene- fit only a few students, most of them boys. The boy or girl who is naturally athletic needs the exercise least. The quiet, bookish students need it badly. This need is partly filled through regular gym classes which are com- pulsory in many schools. In these classes, students have apparatus work, calisthenics, tap dancing, and games. Therefore, gym work is much more beneficial to the majority of the students than are sports. From the kindergarten up, school children are encouraged to visit the dentist every six months. A dental fund is provided for those who cannot afford these visits. Dental Honor Rolls are provided in each room. The students in each room which gains 100 per cent are given a holiday. Most schools have a school nurse who ex- amines all the students periodically and gives advice to those in need of it. Some schools give a course of three or four weeks in Home Nursing along with the regular Home Econom- ics course. Students receive instruction in the THE SAM P L E It 27 care of the sick, as well as the care of the sick room. Most school children now realize of what the proper clothing for school consists. It is not necessary to wear heavy clothing in the winter to keep warm. There are many lightweight woolens which are really warmer than heavier materials. Wraps should not he worn in school because, when the students leave the building, they are likely to become chilled and catch cold. Also it is not health- ful to wear too many clothes in the building. School clothes should be simple and permit easy cleaning. For summer, cottons or wash silks are the best for girls. Boys should have light weight trousers and perhaps some cotton or light wool sweaters or coats to sup- plement their heavier clothing for winter. The clothing worn by modern school chil- dren is very s nsible. It is, as a rule, simple, comfortable, and allows freedom of movement. I think a school lunch room should be es- tablished in all schools for the benefit of students who come from other towns. Hot lunches are more healthful than cold ones. The Home Economics students could learn to cook and serve through real experience. It would give the students an opportunity to get lunches at the school building rather than by going to the eating places in town or bringing cold lunches from home. Fatigue and worry also come under the subject of health in the school. In the average group, there are three classes of students: the slow, the average, and the superior. The number of slow students and superior students is very small compared to the average group. The teacher must try to bring up the slow student to his maximum efficiency, push the average student to greater activity, and guide the superior student, but allow him to work on his own a great deal. Assignments have to be made with these three classes in mind. This will result in a great deal of homework for the first group, anti a smaller amount for the other two. Very often students try to take on too many social activities. This may have disastrous results on their studies, es- pecially for the slow student. He either ceases working or works too much after the social activities. This often results in fatigue and worry which undermine the children’s health and sometimes cause complete breakdowns. The teacher who plans his work and assigns as he has been encouraged to by teachers’ colleges and normal schools will keep the three components of his class in mind. Although many things are done in the schools to preserve health, there is still room for a great many improvements. It would be ideal if all schools could be air conditioned, equipped with indirect lighting, and have large indoor swimming pools for the use of students at all times. Perhaps, someday, all these improvements will be realized. Nanc y Faris JUST IMAGINE! Charlotte Bemis in a 100-yard dash. Geraldine Lorange not around a teacher. Edward Kane not writing notes to Bern De Muzio. Bea Fullam playing center on a basketball team. Bert Roby admitting the other guy was better than he. Scotty MacDonald being seen and not heard. Floyd Carey living in the city. Paul Costin as a professor of English Gram- mar at Harvard University. Pickles Barbieri leading the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra. Tony Bobrowski and Ursula Brosnan re- placing the dance team of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Claire Robinson not sighing when some one speaks of Gib Weston. Sandy Wilson playing opposite Mae West in a movie thriller. Deacon Dexter not smiling. Bob Dole as the spirit of Spring. Joe Massucco not razzing someone. Franklin Barrett as a train caller. Tony Garrett not voicing her opinion in class periods. James Ferguson not talking about Doris Dewey. Corliss Sanborn playing football. Bob Hadley with his hair not combed and Frank Jurkoic as an altar boy. Helen Waryas minding her own business. Stella Woynor paying to go to the movies. Helen Waysville without freckles. Margie Smith with a baldysour. Carroll Lloyd in a hurry. John Hennessey studying. VALEDICTORY My subject is “Outdoor Activities in Health.” I shall not try to describe every phase of the matter, but I should like to show how we can capitalize on our many oppor- tunities for physical improvement from out- door activities. The people of New England have a bad reputation. They err in putting their wrong foot forward. When one inquires about a New Englander’s health or his business affairs, the answer is always gloomy and mournful. 28 THE S A M P I, E R He will proceed to enumerate all of his physi- cal ailments and business trouble in a mourn- ful, whining tone. The people right here in this community have that fault. If you don’t believe me, just ask yourselves. Simply re- call the last time some one inquired after your health. Didn’t you answer him by saying, “Oh, I'm not too bad?” This attitude could be improved materially by the mental relaxation found in outdoor activities. People here in Bellows Falls, al- though oblivious to the fact, have at their disposal the best possible opportunities for outdoor recreation. One thing especially provided for our benefit and enjoyment is the public playground. Being typical New Englanders, perhaps we do not appreciate the wonderful geographical arrangement of the country around here. Just across the river is Fall Mountain. Maybe there are some here who do not know that Fall Mountain has three ponds between its two main ridges. We have a river or two for swimming and other water sports. The back roads near us furnish a place for horseback riding, hiking, or bicy- cling. Many of us don’t realize what a wonderful climate we have. We are in just about the middle of the temperate zone. This location gives us all four seasons of the year, none in too much extreme. The climate here is so favorable that the life-span of the average person over in New Hampshire is longer than in any other state of the country. In fact, the only place in the world where the average life-span is longer than in New Hampshire is New Zealand. Here there is a spring, very good for sports and for spring fever; a summer, warm enough to permit swimming, camping, dressing scantily, etc.; a fall, still warm enough for sports, but cool enough to make the leaves and natural scenery beautiful; and a winter with plenty of snow and cold to give us much pleasure from skating, skiing, and all other winter sports. To have all four of these seasons is a privilege which we should appreciate. In the spring, we have just the right tem- perature for baseball, track, and tennis. The weather is generally warm, but not too un- comfortable. During the summer our most popular sport is swimming, but golf, tennis, and baseball still flourish. The fall brings cooler, peppier weather. It is ideal for foot- ball, so that is what we play during that season. Still, I think people all over the world envy New England more for its winter season than for anything else. Our winter sports are world famous, and the more of them we have, the more famous they will be. One place where we can all find a chance for healthful outside exercise is the public playground. Up there the most important thing to be found is the athletic field. That piece of ground is large enough for baseball, football, track and field events, hockey and skating rinks in winter, and practically any other sport that could be mentioned. The people of this town may freely par- ticipate in one of the most popular outdoor sports, tennis. At the playground there are three tennis courts, all made for our use and enjoyment. At the tennis courts, there is a chance for much beneficial exercise for anyone who likes the game. It is, moreover, a game of skill, furnishing one with the incentive to keep playing and to increase his skill. People of all ages play tennis. When you go to the playground for a good time, be sure to take your children along, they will have the best of fun on the swings, seesaws, chute-the-chute, or playing volley ball and basketball. Even the smallest ones will heartily enjoy the sandbox. As soon as winter arrives and the weather is really cold, rinks are built and flooded for skating. There is a rink for the use of the hockey teams, and another for the general public’s enjoyment. One has that oppor- tunity for activity during the cold months of the year, that is, provided he does not shatter the ice every time he falls. If a person started doing that, he probably would be barred from the rink. At present, the playground is not in use all the time. Still, when some people go to the playground they find the field or the tennis courts occupied, and they are forced to wait their turns or to go home without playing. I think we might avoid most painful situations like these by closer supervision of the play- ground. It would be much better if the town could employ a man to spend his whole time in magaging the playground. He could de- vise a schedule that would let everyone have a chance to spend considerable time in ac- tivities at the playground. It would be of great value for us to have a fixed time for the school teams to practice, a different hour for the town teams, and a time just for the young fellows to run around and do what they want. The school tennis team already has a definite schedule for practice at the playground; let’s devise a schedule for the other parts of the field. These hills of Vermont and New Hampshire furnish us with the chance to have a great deal of fun. Fall Mountain, just across the river, is far enough away to make the ap- proach and climbing it a good hike. It also THE SAMPLER 29 has enough interesting places on it to give ap- preciative people a great kick. The view from Fall Mountain is alone worth the effort ex- pended to reach the top. If you want some real fun this summer, go on a camping trip. You won’t be forced to go far from home. Just get out on a back road far enough to be out of the midst of civilization, pitch your tent, cook your meals outdoors, and enjoy yourslf as long as you can stay. Don’t be afraid of getting rheuma- tism from sleeping on the ground; I didn’t. We of Bellows Falls are very fortunate to have so many rivers near at hand. There are the Connecticut, Williams River, and Saxtons River. On the two smaller streams, there are several fairly good swimming holes. Although these places fall short of a public swimming pool, one can have lots of fun using what places he already has if he is careful. The swimming hole on Cold River also is just a good hike out of town. Try it some day this summer! We find many fishermen around here. That is only natural, because we have so many places to fish. There are all kinds of fish, from trout in the small brooks to the big, fighting pike up the Connecticut. So far, I have mentioned some of the aids and advantages that we have for our use and enjoyment in outdoor health activities. Now let me make a few suggestions about things that we might do to increase the number of outdoor activities and the benefit we receive from them. Bellows Falls would surely enjoy an out- door public swimming pool, built and main- tained by the town. The advantages of this pool would be its more sanitary conditions, greater safety for its patrons, and the larger attendance that it would command. At .present, there are difficulties in building and carrying on such a pool. A suitable location is needed, its construction would cost the town some money, and its upkeep would be a continual expense to the town. However, if anyone can devise a workable plan for this project, it would be well for him to try putting it across to the other townspeople. Here are a few more suggestions: How about starting a young people’s outing club? This club might handle all outdoor activities of the younger people, such things as winter carnivals, team games, and all things like these. The meetings of this club might fur- nish the young folks with a chance to get to- gether and discuss various new activities and all other things. Perhaps it would be possible to have a camp near at hand. If the public could be persuaded to build a camp near home, many more of the young people of Bellows Falls could spend some of their time during the summer in camp. This would be a great experience for the young people and an aid to them. Give this idea a little thought. Another form of outdoor activity that can be developed is touring, especially by automobile. If you have a car, by all means make it a point to take several trips this summer. Visit the White Mountains, Lake Champlain, Lake Winnepesaukee, P'ort Ticonderoga, the Mohawk Trail, or any other place of interest to you. Thus we can learn geography at first hand and have a good time doing it. There is one more important thing that we should try to do; that is, to develop a more cheerful attitude toward life and our own health. Don’t be discouraged because so many people died last year. After all, that was only natural, but the death rate is de- clining, so, if you live long enough, you may live forever. Miss Parker has said that we were to speak about health tonight. She has gone on to tell about health in general, health education, and the importance of disease prevention. Miss Robinson has shown how conditions in busi- ness have improved to the advantage of our health. Miss Fenn has made it clear how im- portant health and healthful methods are in the home. Miss Faris has sketched the work being done in our schools to promote health in the student body. The importance of health in all matters has been clearly brought to light. I have tried to give an idea of the part played by outdoor activities in health. I also have made suggestions, which, if follow- ed, will give the people of this community more outdoor activities, and, in turn, better health. (Classmates, please rise.) Here you see the Class of 1936 of Bellows Falls High School. We have gathered for our last time together at the greatest event of our lives. From now' on we shall be alone, facing the world and trying to solve our own problems. We are very glad to have our friends and relatives here tonight wishing us good luck; but there is another favor we want to ask. Take a good look at us so that you will be able to recognize us again sometimes. If, in the next few months, our steps seem to stray from the path which leads toward a successful life, a happy and useful life, won’t you put your hand on a shoulder and point the way to our eyes, unskilled in seeing? Just remember that we haven’t had much experience in this old world and give us a little helpful advice. It will be gratefully received. Clifford Holmes. 30 THE SAM P L E It LOCAL MELODIES “Lazybones”.......................................... “ I Won’t Dance”..................................... “Let Yourself Go”.................................... “Shootin’ High”...................................... “Freckleface Have A Heart”........................... “I'll He Glad When You’re Dead”...................... “I Get A Kick Out of You”............................ “Feel Like A Feather in the Breeze”.................. “Sugar Plum”......................................... “It’s Easy to Remember”.............................. “The Breeze”......................................... “Cling to Me”........................................ “I’m A Night Owl”.................................... “ Learn to Croon”.................................... “ Rollin’ Home”...................................... “Talkin’ to Myself”.................................. “Sophisticated Lady”................................. “I Woke Up Too Soon”................................. “Swing It”........................................... “Drifting and Dreaming”.............................. “A Needle in a Haystack”............................. “A Lazy Day in the Sun”.........,.................... “About A Quarter to Nine”............................ “Curly Top”.......................................... “The Very Thought of You”............................ “The Old Refrain”.................................... “Smiles”................................................ “ Lies”.............................................. “You’re An Ole Sinoothy”............................. “Flirtation Walk”.................................... “Old Folks at Home”.................................. ‘‘Lights Out”........................................ “Thee On A Match”.................................... “I Want To Go Back to My Shack”...................... “Side by Side”....................................... “Redheaded Woman”.................................... “The Gentleman Obviously Doesn’t Believe in Love”.... “Go Into Your Dance”................................ “Country Boy”........................................ “Winter Wonderland”.................................. “We Just Couldn’t Say Good-bye”...................... “Over Somebody Else’s Shoulder”...................... “You Can’t Tell a Book by Its Cover”................. “I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Basket”.............. “Reckless”........................................... “Just A Blue Eyed Blonde”............................ “Million Dollar Baby from A Five and Ten Cent Store”. “Dartmouth’s In Town Again”.......................... “It’s Been So Long”.................................. John Hennessey Daniel MacDonald Morton Downing Stella Woynar Helen Waysville Francis Barbieri Frank Jurkoic Ruth Garland “Battler” Barrett . Clifford Holmes Ruth Farrell Avis Edwards’ Gray Skirt Florence Meaney Floyd Carey “Eggs” Hennessey Eleanor Brosnahan Carolyn Stone Edward Kane Charlotte Bemis Alma Crommett Beatrice Fullam Carroll Lloyd John Ilealy Marjorie Smith Corliss Sanborn Laura Fenn Allen Dexter Geraldine Lorange .Arthur Wareing Sylvia Fenn Martha Wyman Margaret Macarthy and Bertrand Roby E. Brosnahan, H. Kane, and A1 Cray Paul Costin Fenn Sisters Phyllis Frey Edward Miner Sanford Wilson Gilbert Weston Virginia Snow . Bernadine DeMuzio and Edward Kane Mary Lewkowgi Helen Kane Patrick Harty Joseph Massucco Ellen Stearns .Jean Edwards Shirley Bradley Kay MacLennan T II E SAMPLER 31 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLASS OF 1936 We, the members of the 1936 graduating class of the Bellows Falls High School in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, being in sound mind and memory, and con- sidering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testa- ment. First: To our beloved school we bequeath our loyalty, respect, and honor. Second: To the faculty, as a token of our apprecia- tion for their inspiring influence, and for their untiring efforts, we bequeath the credit of whatever success may come to us as a result of their trust and faith. Third: To the members of the school we bequeath our gratitude for their excellent spirit of co- operation in helping us make this year a successful one. Fourth: We bequeath willingly our graduation march to any cemetery in town: Fifth: The following people do give and bequeath their certain characteristic qualities to those mentioned below: Dorothy Adams leaves her sweetness to Elizabeth Landers. Beatrice Alexander sadly leaves all her boy friends to Ula Wright. Robert Ashcroft bequeathes his self as- surance to Bae Stevens. Francis Barbieri is glad to donate his cud of gum to Doris Garvey. Franklin Barrett wills his lack of civiliza- tion to John Divoll. Charlotte Bemis leaves her modesty to M ary Kress. Shirley Bradley regretfully leaves her dates with the boys to Evelyn Clarey. Eleanor Brosnahan resigns her interest in basketball players to Margaret McDonald. Ursula Brosnan hands her patience and perseverance down to Helen Snarski. Tony Burbrowski leaves his gym ability to Hazel Ransom. Mildred Cabell gladly leaves her blush to Elmer Nichols. Paul Costin wants Max Miller to have his Irish accent. Alice Cray leaves her sociability to Wilfred Bodine. Alma Crommett hopes that James Linds- trom will use her need for explanation. Bernadine De Muzio leaves her curly hair to Michael Furgat. Virginia Denham is glad to give her en- joyable ride on the Westminster so-called bus to some appreciative person. Allan Dexter shares his perpetual smile with Guy Baldasaro. Robert Dole leaves his quiet manner and control of temper to Steve Soboleski in hopes that he will use it next year in playing basket- ball. Morton Downing leaves his electrical skill to Harley Gonyeau. Avis Edwards sadly donates her use of slang expressions to Elizabeth Usher. Jean Edwards leaves her acting ability to Mary Gillis. Irene Elias bestows her love for quotations to Thomas Powers. Nancy Faris bequeathes her place as an honor student to Henry Cray. Ruth Farrell leaves her position as typist for “The Times” to Mary Taylor. Laura Fenn bequeathes her drag with Mr. Jay to Florence Ransom, who will probably need it. Sylvia Fenn resigns her job of making up the class will to anyone who will accept it. James Ferguson donates his egotistical nature and his love for blondes to Bernard Kissel. Phyllis Frey tearfully leaves her flirtations to Doris Dewey in case she gets hard up. Beatrice Fullam bequeathes her figure to Margaret Kennedy. Ruth Garland wills her Puritan primness to Corena Miner. Margaret Galway leaves her success in chemistry experiments to Nora Bushway. Robert Hadley bequeathes his ability as a business man to Harold Wilcox. Pat Harty cheerfully leaves his walk to school from Gagcville to Ruth Grout. Clarence Harlow leaves his athletic ability to Dana Jennison. Floyd Carey bequeathes his crooning ability to Bandy Lawlor. Gertrude Clark leaves her position help- ing Miss Collins to Dorothy Harlow. Viola Clough leaves her ability as a chem- istry student to Charles Stewart. John Healy leaves his army shoes (No. 12) to Don Shaughncssy. Edward Hennessey regretfully leaves his happy excursions through the halls to Hor- tense Sherman. John Hennessey generously donates his 32 THE SAMPLER ability to get by without doing his home work to Edmund Hartnett. Caroline Hildreth leaves her sense of humor to Bernard Hitrusko. Clifford Holmes magnanimously bequeathes his quiet disposition to Katherine Caskins. Frankie Jurkoic leaves his cornet in as- semblies to Steve Bolaski. Edward Kane bequeathes all his A’s in Latin to Ida Hall. Helen Kane’s sophistication goes to Eliza- beth Morse. Helen Kissel leaves Sandy Wilson to Bob Roby to do with as he sees fit. Steve Kissel says his six feet ten may go to Francis Kiniry. Robert King leaves his back corner seat to Audrey Murtha, who is so well behaved that the teachers can trust her anywhere. Mary Lewkowgi is willing that Mary Shelc use her wisecracks. Stephena I ewkowgi leaves her sisterly quarrels to Emma MacDonald. Carroll Lloyd leaves his overabundance of ambition to Eddie Zeno. Geraldine Lorange says Ruth Taylor may take her place in having drags with the teachers. Catherine Lucier’s musical ability goes to Donald Martin. Daniel MacDonald leaves his gift of gab to Jimmie Dougherty. Katheryn MacLennan regretfully parts with her Ford V-8 to Catherine Griffin. Joe Massucco leaves his popularity with the girls to Michael Jurkoic. Raymond McClary gives his easel and brushes to Anna Pheur. Florence Meany leaves her ability to stay up all night and come to school the next day to Martha Downing. Edward Miner is willing to share his am- bition to become a doctor with Leo Knights, expecting him to make good use of it. Agnes Mitchell leaves her ambition to be- come a nurse to Evelyn Adams. George Olmstead wills his everlasting scowl to Melvin Miller. Bea Parker bequeathes her figure to Anne Lovell. May she profit by it. Margaret Porter leaves her high pitched voice to Libby Cabell. Claire Robinson leaves her interest in Gageville to some one who will appreciate nightly rides in a Ford coupe. Corliss Sanborn leaves his stride to George Jewett. Margaret Smith resigns her job of taking attendance in Main Room to Shirley Carver. Virginia Snow leaves her soprano voice to John Dedrick. Ellen Stearns bequeaths her ability to write poems to Vincent Harty. Carolyn Stone leaves her popularity with the C. C. C. boys to Janice Fuller. Arthur Wareing leaves his dramatic talent to Raymond Harwood. Helen Waryas bestows her tactful ability to agree with Miss Madigan to Esther Barry. Helen Waysville gladly leaves her freckles to Kathryn Kelly. Gilbert Weston leaves his good looks to Lawrence Kelley, although he is well supplied. Nettie Willard bestows her skill in taking care of children to Thelma Frederick. Sandy Wilson shares his skill with a hammer and saw with James Kiniry. Clara Winchester donates her part in “Honor Bright” to Alberta Fair Stella Woynar hands her ability as a bas- ketball star down to Beverly Raymond. Martha Wyman bequeathes her lady-like manners to Alvena Waysville. Tony Garrett leaves her heart to John Keefe. Bert Roby and Margaret Macarthy have nothing to leave. They have to keep every- thing for themselves. Lastly, we hereby appoint our esteemed friend and adviser. Miss Jessie Judd, of the Bellows Falls High School, to be our sole executor of this, our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by us. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this eleventh day of June, nineteen hundred and thirty-six. The foregoing instrument was, on the day of the date thereof, signed, sealed, published and declared by the class of nineteen hundred and thirty-six the testators therein named, as and for their last Will and Testament. Martha Wyman, Athens, Virginia Denham, Walpole, Sylvia Fenn, Westminster.