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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1943 volume:

Bellows Falls High School TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff..................................... 4 Foreword.................................. 4 Dedication................................ 5 Faculty................................... 6 Class Officers............................ 8 Class Colors.............................. 8 Class Motto............................... 8 Class Flower.............................. 8 Class Day................................. 8 Senior Chapel............................. 8 Class Song................................ 8 Who’s Who................................. 9 Class Inventory...........................26 Senior Knocks.............................28 Class Will..............................33 Class Notables..........................34 Just Imagine............................34 Class Melodies..........................34 Class Prophecy..........................35 Poets’ Corner...........................36 Junior Class Write-up...................41 In Which We Serve.......................44 Dramatics...............................52 Assemblies..............................52 Music...................................54 Sports..................................57 Key to Pictures.........................62 Advertising.............................63 4 T HE S A M I L E H STAFF Editor-in-chief.......Henrietta Jurkiewicz Assistant Editors... Marion Bodine, Ellen Ilankard, Marilyn Herrick, Hose Sullivan Typists... Constance Bourassa, Grace Bush- way, Anne Kiniry Art Editor..................Katharine Vayo Business Managers.............Hugh Jakway Melvin Thomas Faculty Adviser...........Henry B. Osborn FOREWORD To Miss Judd, we, the class of ’43, wish to express our grati- tude, respect, pride, and affection—our gratitude, because she has been our warm friend and confidante; our respect, because she has become a by-word for life-long service in the school; our pride, because we are her last graduating class; and our affection and the affection of the younger classes, alumni, faculty, and parents, because the high regard in which she is held in the hearts of all of us is a testimonial to a truly lovable person. Wt Betricate Wt)i Mentor Sampler 3n jMemoriam to (gorbon (gratjam iB. Jf. Jp. 1938 0rber of tfje purple Jpeart Efoe Jfirfit Graduate of £ur £ cf)ool to itlafec tfje Supreme Sacrifice 6 T II E S A M I� L E R FACULTY Mr. Homer B. Ashland Superintendent University of Vt., Ph. B., Ed. M. Miss Jessie A. Judd Principal Latin Smith College, A. B. Mr. James M. Barrett Economic Geography Economics Sociology U. S. History St. Anslem’s College, B. S. University of Montreal, Cert. Ph. Miss Rosalie Beaubien Home Economics Mass. State, B. S. Miss Gertrude M. Branon English University of Vt., Ph. B., M. A Mr. Forest Brown Science Modern European History Jr. Business Training Consumer Economics Dartmouth, A. B. Miss Virginia Brown English Boston University, A. B. University of Vt., A. M. Mr. Keith Crockett Mathematics Gorham Normal School,B. S. in Ed. Mr. Paul F. Davis Science University of New Hampshire, B. S. Mr. Norman R. Golding Mathematics University of New Hampshire, B. S. Mr. Leo II ayes Physical Education Springfield College, B. S Miss Elena Hippolitus Physical Education Russell Sage College, B. S. Mrs. Clifford Hosking English Mathematics University of Vermont, B. S. Miss Anna Hennessey English Keene Teachers’ College Mrs. John Larkin Ancient History Social Studies Boston University, B. S. Mrs. Fenwick Leonard Art Skidmore College Mr. Walter J. Olbrych Office Practice Business Practice Bookkeeping Typing Northampton Commercial College Mr. Henry B. Osborn French Spanish Modern European History Brown University, Ph. B. Mr. Thornton L. Pitcher U. S. History Social Science Economics Sociology Clark University, A. B. Mr. John E. Robinson Manuel Training Springfield College, B. S. Miss Catherine Santamaria Stenography and Typing Salem State Teachers’ College, B. S. in Ed. Boston University, Ed. M. M iss Martha Smith Music Boston University, B. M. Miss Catherine Wilcox Latin English University of Vt., A. B. University of Vt., Ed. M. Mrs. Carroll Williams Economic Geography Economics Sociology U. S. History University of Minnesota, B. A. •Entered Service L s 'I' HE S A M P L E R CLASS OFFICERS President...........................Gordon Jacobs Vice-President....................... John Porter Secretary.................. Mary Gallagher Treasurer..........................Charles Vosburgh CLASS COLORS Maroon and White CLASS MOTTO We learn not for school but for life CLASS FLOWER White Carnation CLASS DAY Tuesday, June 22, 1043 SENIOR CHAPEL Scripture Reading Lord’s Prayer Hymn Class Prophecy Class Will Class Day Honors Athletic Awards Moving up of Classes Class Song School Song CLASS SONG Tune: Till We Meet Again I Now it’s time to bid our school adieu. Dear R. F., we cherish thoughts of you; We think of all our times together Both in fair and rainy weather; Memories of friends and teachers, too. Who have worked so hard to see us through— You will be in every heart When we’re far apart. II We, the class of nineteen forty three Make this pledge of faith, B. F., to thee: As we leave, we say to you. To school and country all are true Although here our pathways have to part We’ll remember whence we got our start B. F.’s cause will never die Though we say “Good-bye.” Barbara Story Henrietta Jurkiewicz Marion Bodine Bertha Ballou WHO’S T II E S A M P L E R ) WHO ROBERT ALEXANDER General “Alex' lie nerer worked but moments odd and many a bluff wrought he. Count on Bob’s being there if anything exciting is going on. He’s also a good hand at starting the excitement. The training he got walking all the girls home from Whelan’s should help him in the Navy on those 35 mile jaunts. ROBERT ADAMS General Bobby “ Women? I hare nerer heard of women before. What are women lilce? We don’t hear much from Bob in the class room—in fact we don’t hear much of anything about him. We understand though, that he just loves riding in trains and getting around the R. R. Baggage room. What do you find so interesting. Bob? BERNICE APOSTOLOS General “Bunny “A merry dancing, laughing time. Basketball 2. .3; Band I, 2: Orchestra 1, 4; Glee Club 2, .3; 4; Junior Prom 4; Senior Hop 1. Bunny’s quite a jitterbug did you know she won two contests? We seldom see her at the B. F. dances, though. What’s all this we hear about your sleeping ail the time you were in Boston, Bunny? Was that the way to spend a week-end? You couldn’t have been bored must have been the late hours! JOHN AUMAND General “Jackie “ Sight after night, he sat and bleared his eyes with books. ” Senior Hop 3; Senior Bazaar 4. Jackie sure knows his current events! Ask Mr. Pitcher!! How he re- members all those «lates is beyond us. As if they didn't see each other enough he and his twin carry their arguing right into their English (’lass. Where do you find all those arguments. Jack? They don’t all come out of a newspaper. WILLIAM AUMAND General Billy A fisherman s walk: three steps and orerboard. What a man for an argument! Miss Brown certainly has her hands full with the 5th period English class. Way up back you can hear Bill arguing with twin Jackie on some important subject. Miss Brown should keep a few pairs of boxing gloves in her desk, in case the Aumand twins decide they really want to settle an argument. 10 THE S A MPLER JOHN BALDASARO General “Sam ‘‘.Vo too tall, p'rhaps not uise, But ii hat a terror for h in size.” Baseha 11 1, 2, 8, 4 ; Reporter 8. You’ve heard of the devil's flashing eyes” well, that’s Sam -only it’s ‘‘the devil’s flashing smile,” instead. A regular holy terror on the diamond, Sam s been a star on the baseball team for two years, and is now co-captain. BKR I IIA BAI.I.OI College Preparatory “ Bertha” “ Cpright as an exclamation point. Glee Club I. 2; Times 8. l ook across Room 11 any time and you can see Bertha buried in her books. That girl knows all the answers. Just another proof that something besices hicks come from farms. BEATRICE BARNES General “Bea “She'd fight a rattlesnake and give it the first tuo bites. Glee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Dramatic Club 8; Prom 8; Hop 8. Bea can take anything in her stride—from driving oxen to hiking the hills of Grafton (accompanied, of course). The late hours don’t bother her any. on can find her up in typing at all hours of the morning. How do vou do it, Bea ? JOHN BARRY General “Bono “Cards were at first for benefits designed Sent to amuse, not to cnstare the mind. Basketball I, 2. 8, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 8, 4; Football 1. 2, 8; Captain 4. Bono is one of the best-natured kids in the class, and oh! what a man on the gridiron. He can stop anything that comes his way. But even iron-men have a weakness and Bono’s is coffee. He likes to make it best at 8 o’clock in the morning. Many a senior girl has had her eye on him but “No Soap.” The nearest he ever gets to a girl is on the dance floor. IDA BENTON General “Ida II hen she spoke, her words seemed to drift half wag across the room and hen drop from exhaustion. Times 4. Quiet (?) and friendly is Ida. A true Republican, she even goes out with a Wilkie. We hear her porch is the official meeting place of Y. A. we mean Saxton’s River. That must be where she picks up all those words for the 1st period Shorthand Class. T II E S A M PLEH 11 MAX BLISS General “ Marie' A good line in the shortest distance between tiro dates. Glee Club 1; Prom 8; “Antic Spring” 4; Dramatics 8; Skiing 1, 3; J. V. Basketball 1, 3; J. V. Football 1, 3; Although Maxie made a perfect younger brother in “Antic Spring”, don’t let his size fool you he gets around. Although bridge architecture may be a little out of his line, look at the start he made in North Walpole! What’s the idea, Max? Think the town needed a little remodeling?—You made a good start, anyhow!! STEVEN B0BR0WSK1 General Stash Empty barrels make more noise. Wonder what Steve does when he goes to Boston so often. It can’t be just to learn how to sell meat. Steve prides himself on being a man and even has that kind of vocabulary—but ask him about “fainting” when a bevy of girls dropped into see him—“I didn’t faint”, he insists, “1 just passed out.” Over girls, Steve? MARION BODINE College Preparatory “ Marion” “ laughed, and danced, talked and sung” Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Prom 3; Bazaar I; Opera House Committee 3; Prompter—Three’s a Crowd; School Column 4; Sampler Board 4. We hope Marion doesn’t have to work as hard for real kisses as she did for theonesat the beach last year. Shemust have looked cute runningaround on the roof for those candy kisses. We hear she is making sure that all Bud’s and her letters are written in long hand. No more of those notes in short hand for her. They weren’t as private as she ever thought! MARY BODINE General Mary There is mischief in this female. Interclass basketball 1; Varsity 2, 8, 4; Prom 3; Hop 3; Opera House Com- mittee 3; School Column 3. For a staunch friend there’s never a one better, and for pure nonsense, there’s never a more capable one to give it to you. Maybe that s why she s so devoted to Bob Hope. Talking is usually no effort for Mary, but try to get her to tell you about the time she got caught in a revolving door in New York City. CONSTANCE BOURASSA General Connie What, nceer'i Well—Hardly ever. Interclass Basketball 1; Glee Club 4; Dramatics Club 4. 8; Sampler Typist 4; School Column 3; Wcathervane Elopes 4. When it takes Connie two hours to say “Goodnight”, Jimmy must have that extra something, or maybe she’s telling him a new wise-crack. How that girl can drive, at least that’s what she says she’s doing at the time. It’s usually a toss-up as to which side she’s driving on ami it’s anybody’s guess if she’ll make the corner. 12 T II E S A M P L E R DANIEL BROSNAHAN General “Danny” “Hr often burns the midnight oil, Hut, sad to say, ‘tis not for toil.” .1. V. Football, Basketball 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, .3; Baseball I; Proin 3; Bazaar 4. Never a care in the world, the least of all about books or studying. How- ever, Danny was a hard worker on the gridiron and the basketball court. Holder of the title “best dressed boy”, Danny now wears what every well- dressed man of the day is seen in—a uniform. His is a navy blue one. WILLIAM BURROWS General “Bill” “Hr thinks too much—such men are dangerous.” Football 4; Baseball 4. A newcomer this year, hailing from the busy metropolis of Walpole. He did his share during the football season, but as a rule, we see little and hear less of this tall fellow. Maybe it’s due to his quiet ways that he attracted the opposite sex. GRACE BUSHWAY Commercial “Grade” “ A still tongue makes a irise head.” Bazaar 3; Sampler Typist 4; School Column 3, 4. Whenever you’re looking for (iracie, your first stop should be Typing Room, for that's where she spends a lot of her time. Besides acquiring that typing ability Grace was one of the luckier ones to acquire a man in B. F. who even braved the dark tunnels in North Walpole just to see her. BERNICE BUZZELL General “Buzz” “Without men or music, life, irould be a mistake.” Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Octette 2, 3, 4; Hop 3; Prom 3; School Column 3, 4; Viennese Serenade 3. A regular girl-about-town, that’s Bernice. Following in her sister’s footsteps, she sang her way though school as a member of the octets. Bernice can also hold her own on the dance floor and her favorite argument is on dance bands she knows them all. GLADYS CAREY Commercial “Gladys” “Can nothing rouse thee up?” Behind that gay smile and friendly manner is lean, lanky Gladys. Ask her anything and you’ll get an answer (eventually). Although she lives on a farm and spends much of her time there, you can see her the rest of the time in Typing Room, sighing, “I’m just a slave to a typewriter.” THE S A MP LE R 18 CLARE CONDON General “Conga” “Why hurry—what's the use?” Glee Club 1; School Column 3. Hubert said he used to go up to see Larry, but we wonder? If the post- man could read (Mare’s letters he’d get quite an education we did! Short- hand and cioer seem to be her bad points—and “ my hair”, she wails—cheer up. “Conga” we all have our troubles. ROSEMARY CRAY General “Rosie” “A quiet mind is richer than a crown.” Rosie is the one kid who should be applauded for her fine courage and spirit. In spite of a terrific handicap, she went through high school with Hying colors. We are all prouo to have her as a classmate, and wish her all the luck in the world! JOHN CRYAN General “Johnny” “lie trudged a'ong, unknowing what he sought. And whistled as he went, for want of thought.” Baseball 2: Foot hall 3, 4: Band 1, 2; Prom 3; School Column 3; Patrol 3, 4. Saxtons River seems to hold quite an attraction for John yes, she really is an attraction. Too bad she has to come from such a distance, makes it kind of inconvenient. CATHERINE DA MORS General “Caftie” “Because is a woman's reason.” Bazaar 4; School Column 3, 4. Catherine is one of the so-called quiet girls in the class but ask anyone from over the river about her and they might not say “quiet” when they de- scribe her. We hear Cattie broke a chair at one of their parties. What were you doing, (’attie? JEANNE DAVIS General “Jeanne” “Courting and wooing. Bring dallying and doing.” Glee (Mub 1, i, 3. 4; Viennese Serenade 2; “The Grand (Miam’s Diamond’ 4; School Column 3. Jeanne never has to worry about walking alone, she has a constant com panion or maybe he’s a bodyguard whatever he is, he certainly does a good job of keeping Jeanne from being lonely. T II E S A M P L E R n JEAN FABIAN College Preparatory “Dee” “ Tho Vm anything but clever I could talk on forever. Glee Club 2. 3; School Column 2, 3; What’s the matter with Bellows Falls?—ask Jean. What is the most per- fect place in the world to live? ask Jean. She certainly won’t mind telling you. Too bad she had to move, but New Haven’s loss is Bellows Falls’ gain. JEROME FITZGERALD General “ Romey “ What care I if I can lie and rest. And take life at its every best. Football 3; Track 3; Vice-President of A. A. 3, 4. Koniev drives now, at least the license is called a driving license so we take it that’s what he does behind the wheel of Fenton Hennessey’s truck. How- ever, people have taken to walking on the inside of the street could Korney have something to do with this? IRENE FOLEY General “Irene “ I m as big for me as you are for you. Irene is the little girl who sits in the front of Study Hall. We hear she’s quite a star in Modern History and keeps Mrs. Thoms on the jump. Are you sure all your private discussions in class are on the subject of history? GORDON FONTAINE General “Bub “ A man every inch of him. Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4. Bub is the silent outdoor type, at least that’s what we used to think, but times have changed. He still goes fishing and on long hikes but is his mind entirely on Nature? Nature still has its beauties but Bub takes his right along with him. JAMES GALLAGHER General “Jimmy “He can swear the deril out of heU Skiing 1. Jimmy xcas always on the go. Keene, Ludlow and others used to take up quite a bit of his time, but now that he’s given all these up for Cherry Hill, we expect to see more of Jimmy around town. Cherry Hill is so much nearer and more convenient. THE S A M P L E R 1.5 MARY GALLAGHER College Preparatory Mary “ Where did you ye! those ryes so blue? From the shy as came through. School Column 3: Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Bazaar 4; Class Secretary 3, 4. Mary is not seen around as much as she used to he and always seems to carry a pen with her. Too bad, Mary, you can’t get your grade in Sociology on the letters you write there—you’d get an A without a doubt. I’ncle Sam should let sailor's girls send their letters free too. Look at the money it would save for you, Mary. RICHARD GOODRICH College Preparatory Dick “ He was meant for a gentleman, but was spoilt in the making. (ilee Club 4, Christmas Concert 4; “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” 4. A newcomer this year, Dick comes to us from V. A. In the short time he has been here, Dick has become well-known, even famous in his own way. In Sociology class Dick can always he counted on to give an example to fit any case. Seems Dick gets around—huh, Dick? MILTON GORDON General “Mitty' “How glorious it is to be an exception. Hockey 3, J. . Baseball 3; (ilee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom 3, School Column 3; Senior Bazaar 4. What’s this we hear about Mitty walking window-ledges outside of Study Hall. Perhaps he’s training to become the human fly. Could it be you, Mitty that the Seniors and Mr. Osborn have to thank for the illustrations on the bulletin board? Pretty good taste you have. ROSEMARY GRAY Commercial Rosie A wring eye, a wring heart. Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatics 2: Senior Bazaar 4; Stage Manager and Promp- ter of the “Grand (’ham’s Diamond” 4. Rosie seems to be one of the class’s busiest girls. Besides doing her school work she works in Whelan’s and that really is a job! Even all this doesn’t seem to interfere with her social life. However the Marines seem now to have taken Springfield’s place in her thoughts. ELLEN ANN HANKARI) College Preparatory Hank' “ Make much of one, good men arc scarce. Senior Octet 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Ring Committee 3; School Column 3, 4; Sampler Board 4. Ellen Ann is one of North Walpole’s gifts to Bellows Falls. She placed third in the class and certainly deserves congratulations. We hear Ellen Ann hopes to go into training at Hanover and we certainly wish her good luck al- though the High School won’t seem the same to a certain Junior boy. T II E 8 A M P L E R 16 SHIRLEY HART College Preparatory “Shirley” “ The blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. Interclass Basketball 1, 2. 4; Glee Club 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Bazaar Plays 4: School Column 3, 4: “Antic Spring” 4; Girls’ State, I). A. R. Girl Congratulations to you Shirley on two accounts. Salutatorian ami- well, we’ll let you guess the other,- but if you sec Shirley with even more smiles than usual it isn't all because she’s salutatorian of the class. We hear Shirley has deprived the class of a work of art. What about that poem you wouldn’t let go to press, Shirley, and what was it all about? MARILYN HERRICK General “ Mari'yn “ She has ttro eyes, so soft and brown Take care I She gives a side-glance and looks down, Beware! BewareV Interclass Basketball 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 2: Octet 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3; School Column 3. 4 ; Viennese Seranade 2; Five Characters in Search of a Change, The Grand Cham’s Diamond, Sampler Board 4. Marilyn certainly can write and her work in English class always seenir to brighten Miss Brown’s face. Maybe all her letters to service men have something to do with making her so good. V-mail had Marilyn worried for a while for she doesn’t want the whole world to see what she has to write to Franny but she soon lost her bashfulness and even V-mail doesn't bother her now. We wish we were the ones who photographed those letters. ALBERT HINDS General “ Many can argue, and many conrcr.se. ’’ J. V. Football, Track, Boys’ State 3. One of the class who is doing his best to get this war over as soon as possible The town certainly misses AI’s flying bicycle going through the street at 0:00 sharp. You certainly needed a bicycle. From Gageville to the upper end of North Walpole is quite a distance. JAMES HOLTON General “Corn’’ “ II is bashf ul m i nd hi riders. ” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Bazaar 4; School Column 3. “Cornhusker” comes from the farm as you might guess- by the name, of course. People might think he’s “stuck up” because, when he’s dancing, he doesn’t always speak. The reason, however, is not that he’s “stuck up” but that when he speaks he loses track of his steps. Jim can always be counted on to do his best in football, baseball, and basketball and is always in there fight- ing. ROBERT HUNTOON General “Bob” “ you know not me, you know no one.” Varsity Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Captain of Basketball 4: Track 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Bazaar Committee 3; Treasurer Junior Class. Bob did a swell job as captain of the basketball team this year and de- serves a lot of credit. Why is it, Bob, that you’re always the last one home from a dance? Is it just because the Bushway’s ice box is always full or is there another attraction? THE S A MPLE R 17 I ELEN HURLBURT General “Helen” “Anything for a quiet life.” Interdans Basketball 1, 2, 4. Helen is one of the quiet girls in the class but once she has her mind made up it’s difficult to change it in fact, difficult is a mild word for it. No offense meant, Helen, it takes courage to stick by your guns. GENEVA JACOBS General “Jake” “Her pulse beats matrimony.” Manager of Girls Varsity 4; Assistant Manager 8; Grand Cham’s Diamond 4. That ring you see on Geneva’s finger is no fake—it’s the real thing. Those Gageville girls certainly get around—especially if you have a fiance who leaves you his car. We suppose wedding bells will be ringing for you soon, Geneva, and we certainly wish you the best of luck. GORDON JACOBS General “Shotgun” “IIis eyes in flood with laughter. Football 1, 2, 8, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Hockey 8; Basketball 1, 2, 8: Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1. 2; Glee Club, Antic Spring 4: Three’s a Crowd, President of Jun- ior and Senior Class. After serving as class president for his Junior and Senior year, Shotgun feels he has done his share for the class and is now going to help Uncle Sam out. If Shotgun does half as well in the Navy as he did in football, this war can’t last much longer. HUGH JAKWAY Commercial “Hughie’’ “ am as God made me. Glee Club 1, 2; Opera House Committee 8; Sampler Board 4; General Manager of Antic Spring, The Grand (’ham’s Diamond, Junior Prom 3; Sen- ior Bazaar 4. Hughie can always be counted on to be amongst a group of girls, listening to their dirt and adding quite a bit he has dug up by himself. The only boy in three out of his five classes. What do you go to school to learn, Hugh, shorthand and typing? HENRIETTA JURKIEWICZ College Preparatory “Rett” “She's got a lot of freight on her train of thought. (ilec Club 2, 8, 4; Octet 2, 8, 4; Dramatics Club 8; Junior Prom 8; Senior Bazaar 4; School Column 8. 4; Five Characters in Search of a Change, Viennese Serenade, Antic Spring—Prompter; Sampler Board 8, 4; Roman Banquet 2, 8. Part of Henrietta’s time is spent writing letters and part of it cooking, for she knows “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach ’’ but for the dura- tion she has to keep her men happy through letters. Henrietta knows how to throw a swell party too, including cats what kind of cider iras that, by the way? 18 T II ESA M P L E R MYRA KEMP General Myra “ It's nirc to hr natural uhcn you're naturally wire. Interelass Baskethal! •i Junior Prom 3; School Column 3. You rarely see Myra in a had mood hut when she dees Hare up—beware! Myra’s always in question about men. She does her best to remain faithful to all of them. ERNESTINE KIMBALL College Preparatory Tina “ Tl ey more easiest uho hare learned to da nee.” Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; School Column 3, 4. A last waltz was in one sense Ernestine’s downfall hut later proved to he her triumph. We wonder if Mr. Pitiher hau any insioe dope when he changed Ernestine’s seat in Sociology class. ANNA KINIRY Commercial “Ann” I did nothiny in particular and did it well. Varsity Basketball 4; Sampler Board 4; School Column 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3. Where would the North Walpole church choir he without Anna’s able assistance? You can usually finu Anna up in typing room helping out some cause. B E R NADETTE LAN I) E RS (ieneral “ Dernie I came—tho' not on time. Interelass Basketball 1; Cheer Leader £, 3, 4; (ilee Club 1; Dramatic Club 'i, 3; Prompter. Five Characters in Search of a Change; Prompter, 'I hree’s a Crowd. Bernadette is rather a quiet girl in school but outside-----. Ask Berna- dette what she does every Thursday night. Wonder why she prefers the First National. Must be because of the able assistance the North Walpole clerk gives. JAMES LAWLOR College Preparatory “Haky lie careful, young fe!la You're ready for lore. J. V. Football 2, 3; J. V. Baseball 3; Baseball 4; Manager Basketball 4: Roman Banquet 3: Junior Prom; Senior Hop 3; Senior Bazaar 4: School Column 3, 4. Besides being a good fisherman Jin n y tried his hand at playing cupid this year. But we wonder if it was all for Bub’s sake. He certainly en- joyed the fishing trips on Sunday, but we never saw him bringing home any fish. THE S A MPLE R If) JOHN LEACH College Preparatory “Mopey “ Better to yet up lute ami be wide awake then, Than to get up early and be asleep all day. Football 4, 3, 4; Skiing 1, 4, 3; Glee Club 1, 3; Dramatic Club 3; School Column 3; Heart Trouble, Circumstantial Evidence, Senior Bazaar. Since Mopey has left for the Navy, our English class has lost a good source f questions and arguments. The Navy must have accomplished something to inspire Mopey to receive the excellent marks we heard he got. LETHA LESCORD General “Letha Strength of heart and might of limb. Dramatic 3, Brattleboro Reformer 3. One of the future nurses of the senior class. This class certainly will have its share of nurses. We wish you luck in your course at Burbank. EDWARD LONG College Preparatory Eddie “ Birds can fly so why cant ?“ Skiing 1, 4; Senior Bazaar 3. We hear Eddie had quite a time digesting waffles the night of the Prom. Eddie should be congratulated on passing the Y-14 test. Maybe a Navy uniform can help him win a certain Senior girl—he’s tried everything else. HENRY LUCIER General “Girard “ Young fellows will be young fellows. Skiing 4; School Column 3. Girard certainly proved himself to be a jitterbug the night of the Prom. He also showed he has musical ability by pounding out the downbeat on test tubes up in Chemistry class. FRANKLIN LYNCH General Frank I agree with no man's opinions, I hare my own. We always knew Franklin was a good hunter, but now we hear he's giving lessons every Sunday afternoon at a certain farm. How’s the hunting, Frank? 20 T II E S A M P L E R DONALD MAYNARD (ieneral Don” “ am the greatest above degree That is, or was, or ever shall be.” Stage Manager of Senior Bazaar. Whenever you see Don studiously working at his desk don’t worry; it’s not studying lie’s doing hut showing off his artistic ability. Never mind, Don, keep it up; maybe someday those Hollywood artists won’t have anything on you. HELEN MICHNIEWICZ General Helen” “ Diversity—that's my motto.” Basketball Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Senior Bazaar 4; Prompter Grand Cham’s Diamond, Junior Prom 3. You never see Helen around much, but we hear she has plenty to occupy her time. We know Helen has one love—basketball. Her record has shown her ability on the court. CARROLL MORRIS General Carl” Here's the laughter that shook the rafter, Where's the rafter, by the way?” Football, J. V. 3; Football Varsity 4; Track 3; Five Characters in Search of a Change 3, Grand Cham’s Diamond 4. Carroll is the class mischief maker from Bartonsville. We wonder what Co. I) would do without Carroll’s knowledge of military discipline, if you can imagine Carroll knowing anything about any kind of discipline. VIRGINIA MORRISON General “ Virginia” “ My heart's a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill.” Here’s another one of those Saxtons River girls with a swell personality, “(iinny” is always ready and willing to do anything for anybody. She likes kids so well that now she wants to be a teacher. Maybe she has the right idea. MYRTLE NICHOLS General “ Myrt” “ Always doing, never done. ” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Glee Club 4. We hear Myrtle is going to change her place of residence from Saxtons River to Grafton. What attraction has Grafton got? We’re sure, however, it’s not just the atmosphere. T II E S A M P L E R w21 CHARLOTTE NOYES College Preparatory “Charlie” “ An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Interclass basketball 1; Rand, Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Glee C lub 1, 2; Roman Banquet 3; School Column 3, 4; Burlington Music Festival 3. Charlotte took fifth honor and has certainly proved in all her classes that she deserves it. She’s one of the Latin Department’s prides, even though Miss Wilcox could never get her name straight. JOHN OBVCHOWSKI General Oba “ The man who blushes is not quite a brute” Basketball J. V. 2; Junior Prom 2; Senior Bazaar 3. Nothing can be said about the A. P. when Oba is around. Every once in a while Oba gets the urge to go to Boston. We wonder where he spends his time when he gets there. As if we didn’t know. ESTELLE O’CONNOR General “Topsy “Conversation never sits easier than when mixed with laughter.' Interclass Basketball 4; Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 3; School Column 3, t; “ Five Characters in search of a Change” 3. Topsy is the quiet (?) girl from the Terrace, maybe it’s because she does such a lot of thinking—about a certain redhead. We hear she applied for training in a Burlington hospital just to be nearer I . . M. loo bad the Army wouldn’t let him stay there. DONALD PIERCE General “ Woman would be more charming if one could fall into her arms without falling into her hands.' Orchestra 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Jazz Band 4. Another one of our boys who left us to join the Navy. Don certainly gave his share of pep to the jazz band by blowing hot licks on his trumpet But then he has other interests in the band, too. STANLEY PIYOWAR College Preparatory “Father” “He's a man of few words, but he keeps repeating them. Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 8; Roman Ban- quet 3; School Column 3, 4; The future manager of the First National; but if he had his way, he d be managing a bashful miss in this class. But we guess that was and is a dream in vain. Wonder what happened to his ambition to be a priest. 22 T HE S A MPLE R WARREN PIERCE General “Sam Fame is food dead men eat—I have no stomach for such meat. Fool hall Manager 1, 2. Sam is the sleepy-looking boy who walks about the school. He has quite i time trying to decide which girl he’d like to keep happy. Right now it looks as though it might he the one from Alstead. JOHN PORTER General John” “ My lore she is a kitten, and my heart's a ball of string. Football 1. 2, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Senior Bazaar 3; Treasurer of A. A. 4; ice President of Senior ( lass, Co-eaptain of hockey team. Here is a combination of a swell kid and a good athlete—in fact he excels in most any sport. But his skiing this winter wasn’t all for the exercise he had a very charming companion! In spite of continual competition, John has so far managed to squeeze out on top and we hope his good fortune keeps up. MARGARET RIENDEAU General “ Margaret “ nerer found a companion as companionable as solitude Glee Club 3, 4; Margaret is so quiet that it took several members of the class about the whole year to even find out who she was. But if you speak to her, you’ll find she has a sweet smile with voice to match. JACQUELINE ROBY General “Jackie “Some people get results, others get consequences. Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 1; Co-captain 4; Dramatics 2, 3. Any day you see a laughing group of boys and girls, you won’t have to guess twice who’s in the center Jackie. She seems to be in on any and every joke and funny story. Ask Jackie why she’s attracted to rattly cars-or is i‘t the driver? PATRICIA SANBORN General Patty “ Music is well said to be the speech of angels Interclass Basketball 1. 4; Interclass Baseball I; Octet 2, 3, 4; Glee ( lub 1, 2 ,3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Property Manager “ Five Characters in Search of a Change. ” If looks and talent are worth anything, Patty ought to go a long way. Her voice is one of the prides of the class. At many of the social functions and contests, the senior class was well represented by Patty’s voice. She is also endowed with an extremely good nature and easy friendliness. T II E S A M P L E H 23 CORINNE SLATTERY General “Slats” “Hi keeping men off, you keep them on.” Interclass 1, 2; Dramatic Club 3; Senior Bazaar 4; School Column 3. Outside of school and Newberry’s, Corinne seems to make herself scarce. We are told though that she has her share of beausfrom out of town,and with • hat engaging grin and devilish gleam in her eye it is small wonder. IEAN ANN SPICER Commercial “Jean Ann” “Her eyes loir they brink'e, h r dimples how merryi” Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Senior Hop 3, School column 3. Certainly the hike from Gageville every day doesn’t harm Jean Ann’s disposition any. for she has one of the most pleasant smiles we’ve ever seen. The big chair on her porch gets rather lonesome these days, holding one where it used to hold two. jean STACK General “Jean” “ There is nothing more fun than a man.” Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Seni r Octet 4; Jazz Band 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Senior Bazaar 4: School Column 3, 4. Our talented miss with the nimble fingers, Jean was the mainstay of our new “Jazz Band” this year. Just as she was beginning to interest a young eornhusker from Westminster, she and a tall blonde of this class developed a mutual interest in each other. But what we’re really wondering about is— are your dancing lessons free of charge? SOPHIE STAMBO Commercial “Sophie” “ want to he an angc and with the ange’s stand, .1 crown upon my forehead, a harp within my hand. School Column 3, 4. Sophie is one of the quieter members of the North Walpolites. Her hobby so we’re told, is raising rabbits. Maybe she’s trying to get enough for a fur coat next winter. MARJORIE STEVENS General “Margie” “ Beware of her fair hair for she excels all women in the magic of her locks.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Times 3; Brattleboro Reformer 3 Our lass with the beautiful golden tresses. Nowadays she divides her time between making doll’s dresses for her niece and writing letters since her man left her good care for that of the Navy. 24 T II E S A M P L E It BARBARA STOKY College Preparatory “Barb” “ Light or dark, .short or tall, she sets a trap to snare them all.” I pon her arrival last fall. Barb created quite a sensation among the B. F. “he-men . Of late her interest has centered about one lone Junior. For being a newcomer, and incidentally the youngest member of the class. Barb accomplished quite a feat when she captured eighth honor. ROSE SULLIVAN General “Rosie” “ II ith the help of a surgeon, she might yet recover. (dee Club 1, 2; Dramatics 3; Sampler Board 4; School Column 3; Five Characters in Search of a Change 3, “ Antic Spring 4. Rosie’s favorite subject is typing—at least she expended the most energy on it, vocal included. She proved herself a worthy actress. Rosie had her trials and tribulations with a young underclassman too. MARGARET SYLVESTER General “Margaret” I lore traru uil solitude and such society that is quiet, iei.se, and good. School Column 3. Margaret’s ambition is to be a nurse, we hear, and we think she’ll make a good one. She is quiet and intelligent and we think she ought to be able to ha mile any patient. MELVIN THOMAS General “See hoie long and tall he isl “Melrin” Dramatics 3; Senior Bazaar 4; Reformer 3; Commencement Committee 3; Five Characters in Search of a Change 3, Antic Spring 4. hen Melvin left for the Navy the class lost a good actor, for he was al- ways in the midst of any play that came along. Melvin was always the joy of all the study hall teachers with his quiet step down the aisles! VELMA THOMPSON General “Velma” “A irell-brcd silence always at command. (ilee Club 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-state Orchestra 3. There seems to be an abundance of quiet girls in our class this year though a giggle did escape from Velma every so often. Maybe her quiet manner in class is deceiving for she certainly won the admiration of one fellow in the class. T II E S A M P L E II 25 GEORGE TUCKER General “Georgie” “ mtf«i « the barber's for met hirtks I am marvelous hairy about the fare. Glee ('lul 1, Senior Hop 3; Junior Prom 3; Commencement Committee 3; Bazaar Play 4. In class George seems to he of the strong, silent type, hut you should hear his voice when he and Goodrich get together! He showed little interest in the opposite sex until a little blonde newcomer changed all that. He deserves credit, for all the backstage work he did for the plays. KATHERINE YAYO General Kay “She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, too,to think on Interclass Basketball 1. 2; (ilee Club 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Bazaar 4; “Five Characters in Search of a Change” 3;Cheer-leading •1. 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Sampler Board 4; Girls’ State 4. Kay is one of the best-dressed, best liked, and most active girls in the Senior class. Before most any of the formal dances you might find Kay perch- ed on a ladder in the gym proving her artistic worth. She must have pull with a certain fellow to rate some of those nice big steaks at Clark’s farm this winter. CHARLES YOSBCRGH College Preparatory Champ “ To most people nothing is more troublesome than thinking. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Hockey 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3: School column 3: Boys’ State 4; Class Treasurer 4; Co-captain Hockey Team, 3. Like John, Charlie is a combination of a swell kid and good sport—though a little on the sarcastic side. Many girls vied for Charlie’s attention, but he liked them one for all and all for one. We saw a great future for Charlie at Jack Hennessey’s if only the Army didn't have first claim. ALMON WELCH General “AC He was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block himseff. Almon has beaten the straight and narrow path—usually to that gray house on School Street. He had competition too, sometimes, in the form of telephone calls and “surprise” visits. LOR AIN E WILLARD General Rainy She's sweet, she's neat, she's quite com plete. Interclass Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; School Column 3, 4. “Rainy” earned the titles “most modest” and “politest” girl and those certainly are virtues in these days. Despite her outward reserve, we guarantee she’s loads of fun when you really get to know her. And we hope someday, she’ll learn how to carry a bottle of ink! 26 T HE S A MPLE R ELIZABETH WILLIAMS General “Betty ' V ove my books «.v drinkers love their wine, Ar wore drink, ’ wore Aey seem divine. Band 1, 2, 8, 4; Orchestra 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Viennese Serenade 3. A quiet girl from Saxtons River who, nevertheless,always seems to know the answers in all classes. We hear that Betty is one girl who’s got her future all settled after graduation. IRGINIA WYLIE General “Jin “Bobbie says I must not pass loo near that lookiny-glass, He is afraid that trill see A little witch that looks like me. Interclass Basketball i: Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatics 3; Senior IIop 3; Antic Spring Three’s a Crowd Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Secretary of A. A. 3. Looks, brains, talent, personality—all in one, Virginia ought to make a good nurse,though we’re wondering if sometimes she wouldn’t distract the patient s attention. She took a lot of kidding—or why did you throw that bottle of coke at Bob Huntoon one night? CLASS INVENTORY For a toy we have...........BALL(OU) drinks we have.............BAR(RY) coal we have..............(BEN)TON a garden we have.........(BUR)ROWS plants we have...........BUSH(WAY) a noise we have..........BUZZ(ELL) a vehicle we have..........CAR(EY) a mournful wail we have...CRY(AN) tires we have.............GOODRICH women’s hosiery we have....GORDON a bird we have..............KINIRY criminals we have.........LAW(LOR) an insect we have............LEACH a light we have........(LES) CORD a merry month we have...MAY(NARI)) a dog we have..(OBU)CHOW(SKI) a railroad attendant we have. . .PORTER seasoning we have.........SPICE(R) hanging we have............(S)TACK reading we have.............STORY’ NAME SENIOR KNOCKS EXPRESSION ALIBI AMBITION ROBERT ADAMS Cut it out Had to work at the Railroad ■ ta- ROBERT ALEXANDER Nuts tion I gotta work To own the Rutland R. R. To be a Navy Cook BERNICE APOSTOLOS Arc you kidding? Had to work at the Star To work at Bryant ’s JOHN AUMAND I'm tired It’s not my turn Teacher WILLIAM AUMAND O’Yeah You do it once in a while To be a football hero JOHN BALDASARO That’s what you think (iotta work in the box shop To be a second “looey” BERTHA BALLOU Gee Whiz I had too much to do To stay out until midnight BEATRICE BARNES Gee, I’m sleepy I had to go to Grafton Be a farmer’s wife JOHN BARRY Boy am I hungry I was sick To pitch a tent on Hapgood Place IDA BENTON Oh! Dee-ar! Had to stay with Mother To grow an inch taller MAX BLISS Nope! don’t see it Got a lot of makeup work to do To put in five full days of school in one week STEVEN BOBROWSKI I don’t touch it Had to work To be manager of a certain building in Boston MARION BODINE The dumb jerk I’ve got to write a letter To live among the lowbrow MARY BODINE Oh, crumbs! Going down to the Post Office VV ho knows if she doesn’t CONSTANCE BOURASSA Well, Gee! I was in Whelan’s To succeed Mr. Olbrych DANIEL BROSNAHAN Dizzier than a hoot-owl Can’t, Shotgun and I have someth ing To be another Colin Kelly To get somewhere with a certain N. W. girl WILLIAM BURROWS Cut it out on I didn't have time GRACE BUSH WAY Shucks! Was out with Bob To break the speed record in typing BERNICE BUZZELL Solid Sorry, I’ve got a date Sing with Harry James' Band GLADYS CAREY Oh my Golly! I didn’t know we had that! To get a prize for efficiency in business CLARE CONDON Gol-darn-it My father won’t let me To bring back a book to the library when it’s due ROSEMARY CRAY Gee I forgot To see a gremlin JOHN ( RYAN Are you kidding? Gee! It was only a sunburn To take over Mr. Davis’ chemistry class NAME EXPRESSION ALIBI AMBITION CATHERINE DAMORE Are you kidding? Held up by a freight train To chew gum without getting caught JEANNE DAVIS O, gee, I didn’t know about it I forgot To make N. W. her permanent home JEAN FABIAN 0, darn I’ve got to work To go back to Connecticut JEROME FITZGERALD I wouldn’t go so far as to make that statement She wasn’t my type President of the B. M. R. R. IRENE FOLEY That’s what I said Had a date To grow a little taller GORDON FONTAINE Go jump in a lake I was fishing To be an apt dancing pupil of Shirley’s JAMES GALLAGHER Nuts Got to work for Jack Hennessey To have an option on Connie’s gang-plank MARY GALLAGHER Oh. fish I’ve got to wash my hair A home in Gageville RICHARD GOODRICH Yah Ain’t got my History done Teach History to Mr. Brown MILTON GORDON Oh, oh, another bomber I’ve got to see Pat To be a wolf like Maynard ROSE GRAY Are you kidding? Got a date with the Army To keep up a certain cadet’s record for receiving most mail ELLEN HANKARD Why Shu-ah I haven't got time To own half interest in Gay’s Express SHIRLEY HART Oh! My Gosh! I had to work To go fishing every Sunday MARILYN HERRICK ALBERT HINDS Oh, goody Say she’s all right I’ve got to wash my hair Was over to Mary’s To be able to keep her love affairs straight To build a bus line between Gageville and Nortl Walpole JAMES HOLTON Relax Slept over to the tavern last night To be boss down at the It. It. Station ROBERT HUNTOON Oh no. I knew it was late, but she wouldn let me go tTo shorten the distance between North Walpole and Bellows Falls HELEN HURLBURT Gee, I don’t know Got to go see Mr. Olbrych To meet her one and only GENEVA JACOBS You ain’t kidding Ha«l to meet Ray To keep Ray out of the Army GORDON JACOBS !!XX %%.’0 The car broke down Jacobs and Leach—Funeral Directors HUGH JAKWAY Oh Yeah I had to work To patent his feminine giggle HEN III ETTA JUIIKIE WICZ OhDarn I can stay out later. Reni’s home ? MYRA KEMP You know what I mean Alrnon’s coming down To be true to one NAME ERNESTINE KIMBALL ANNE KINIRY BERNADETTE LANDERS JAMES LAW LOR BRADFORD LEACH LETHA LESCORD EDWARD LONG, JR HENRY LUCIER FRANKLIN LYNCH DONALD MAYNARD HELEN MICKNIEWICZ CARROLL MORRIS VIRGINIA MORRISON MYRTLE NICHOLS CHARLOTTE NOYES JOHN OBUCHOWSKI ESTELLE O’CONNOR DONALD PIERCE WARREN PIERCE STANLEY PI VO WAR JOHN PORTER MARGARET RIENDEAC EXPRESSION Geez, M aiz Darn it all Glorious Coupla queers Ah Shoo! Oh! darn Jeeze O Man What’s cooking Yeah!—Is that right? Oh, a girl Oh! Gosh Don’t go throwing your weight around, now Judas Priest Gracious Sakes Heck Why sho-a Joseph Hey, Joe “Variety” is the spice of life What’s cook in You know what I mean It’s the berries ALIBI Oh, I can’t be bothered I had to go to choir rehearsal Tonight’s my date night That’s right, Mr. Crockett Was out with the boys I didn’t have time I was working down the National Bad night last night Gotta meet Kay I had to go home with Pat I had to take care of my niece ambition To retire to the hills of Grafton To own a pass key to the typing room To work in the First National To take over Mr. Crockett’s classes To find a girl that loves him To work side by side with a handsome doctor To fly an airplane over Bellows Falls To get away with loafing out at (Jay’s To be a chem. teacher with Mr. Davis as assistant To be a soldier of fortune Marry a man with a car Missed the bus Had to work Had a date with Herbie I had to drive the team Had to deliver an order in North Walpole I was reading and didn't notice the time Gotta go Worked late last night I had to work Was up to my girl’s I don’t know Mayor of Bartonsville To become a Metropolitan prima dona To work in Springfield To hit high C on the trumpet To run the A. P. store To keep Tuffy” To hook the Jazz Band’s pianist To become president of Railway Express To make up for the rest of the class To run a potato plant To rise with the chickens on her farm N A M E EXPRESSION JACQUELINE ROBY What a queer PATRICIA SANBORN Oh Sugar CORINNE SLATTERY 1 ain’t kiddin JEAN SPICER (iad JEAN STACK Corruption SOPHIE STAMBO Why shu’ah MARJORIE STEVENS I dunno BARBARA STORY Gee Whilikins ROSE SULLIVAN Lum mies MARGARET SYLVESTER Gosh MELVIN THOMAS Holy Cow VELMA THOMPSON I don’t care GEORGE TUCKER Oh sure KATHERINE VAYO Judas Priest CHARLES VOSBURGH Gruesome Twosome ALMON WELCH You don’t say LORRAINE WILLARD We—11 BETTY WILLIAMS Oh jiminy VIRGINIA WYLIE Wouldn’t you know • ALIBI Dorn’s coining up Going riding with Jack I don’t want to Well, I’ll have to ask Mr. Way But I don’t like him Didn’t get up early enough He’s in the Navy now AMBITION To ride in something besides the Green Chevy To become a champion tandem rider To he the one and only for Bill To run J. J. Newberrys efficiently To have a date with a fellow she really likes To get up at 7:30 every morning To weigh 100 pounds My Grandfather’s waiting for me To he the most glamorous of movie stars I got to polish my nails I forget it I had to work for J. J. I don’t have the time I went to see her mother To he Juney’s partner when he takes over the Esso Station To kill or cure her patients To he Admiral of the Navy To keep a certain Senior fascinated To wear a pair of silver wings 1 had to stop and get groceries in the First National To marry a millionaire I was with the fellows Got to work tonight I really can’t dance To make a living by fishing for forty cents an hour To he a traveler of the distant lands To he able to say yes to Stanley just once Can’t, I’ve got to go to the library To move hack to Saxtons River I was waiting for Bernadette To shut Buddy Cray up permanently T II E S A M P L E R 33 CLASS WILL We, the class of 1043, of Bellows Falls High School, in the village of Bellows Falls, the Town of Rockingham, County of Windham, and State of Vermont, about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well-trained memory, and al- most superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises made or carelessly spoken during a period of temporary optimism. FIRST: We give and bequeath to our be- loved faculty all the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them from time to time in our various test papers. If the faculty see fit, they are hereby authorized to give out sucb of this informa- tion to the world as they may feel that the world is ready to receive. SECOND: We leave to the Junior class our good luck and our well-known nerve. It made us what we are to-day, and it should satisfy them. THIRD: To our sister class, the Sopho- mores, we leave our patience. It will be found useful as the only means they can en- dure the Juniors. FOURTH: To the young and unsophisti- cated Freshmen, we leave all the examina- tion questions of the past years. We believe that an exam, like history, often repeats itself. The answers, which never have been in our possession, are not in this legacy. FIFTH: To the history of Bellows Falls High School, we bequeath our illustrious deeds and our names as candidates for the Hall of Fame. SIXTH: The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope that they may be accepted as valuable assets to those who are fortunate enough to receive them, and that they will serve as a continual reminder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal; Bernice Buzzell wills her singing ability to Barbara Hanson, but for his sake, we hope that Barb won't try crooning to Mac. Don Maynard leaves his skill in chasing you-know-what all over town and the R. R. station to Robert Streeter. Bobby Adams leaves his quietness to Buddy Cray—he could stand some. Gerard Lucier wills his jitterbugging to Johnny Jackson. Clare Condon leaves her old shorthand note- book to the Society of Friendless and Hungry Mice. She feels it’ll do them more good than it ever did her. Rainy Willard bequeaths her record as “Most Modest” and “Most Polite” to Mary Regan. Stash Bobrowski wills his luck(?)at playing the ponies to anyone who likes to lose money. Jimmy Gallagher leaves his pennies in Con- nie’s bank. Robert Alexander bequeaths his wolf-skin to Donnie Moreau to make the identification easier. Sam Baldasaro leaves his baseball uniform and unhappy memories to the dusty nooks of the locker room. Juny Hinds bequeaths his bicycle with its steering wheel fixed toward North Walpole to Tommy Kiniry. Myra Kemp wills all her men to the girls of the Junior class. Frank Lynch leaves all the steak dinners out at Clark’s farm to Richard Long. Maybe by the time Tut’s a Senior, rationing will be over. Jean Fabian wills her quiet and withdraw- ing manner to Theresa Carignan. The re- sult should prove interesting to everyone- but Mr. Osborn. Dick Goodrich bequeaths his seat in the corner, surrounded by girls, to Louie Largess. Shirley Hart leaves, giving lessons on “How To Win Your Man” to all the High School girls. Barbara Story leaves Jackie Barber with a warning to Marilyn Wheeler to keep hands off. Johnny Obuehowski wills his frequent trips to Boston and his favorite seat in the Old Howard to Larry Clark. Marilyn Herrick leaves all the aisles clear to trot up and down to any Junior girl who can attract as much attention as she did. Warren Pierce leaves—wondering how he can get his next deferment. Bertha Ballou bequeaths a 6-gallon jug of horse liniment to George Hobart to keep up his Herculean build. Jimmy Holton wills his wide-awakeness, intelligent answers and heavy studying to Rosemary Barry. Jean Anne Spicer wills her farming certifi- cate to June Abbott, so that June will have a better excuse when she wants to skip. Jackie Aumand leaves his dateless existence to John Barry, since John has so much trouble with women. Mitty Gordon wills his Tarzan habits to Buddy McGuiniss, who would feel more at ease suspended in air than at a formal dance. Ellen Ann Hankard leaves her gossip tid- bits to Jean Wentworth, although Jean does all right by herself. CONTINUED ON PAGE 41 34 THE S AMP LER SENIOR CLASS NOTABLES Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Best looking Girl..... Best Looking Boy.... Best Xatured Boy. . . Best Xatured Girl. . . . Most Studious Boy. . . Most Studious Girl. . . Best Dressed Boy.... Best Dressed Girl. . . Class Crooner (Boy). Class Crooner (Girl) Class Sheik.......... Best Athlete (Boy). . Best Athlete (Girl). . Best Sport (Boy) Best Sport (Girl).... Most Attractive....... I aziest Girl........ Laziest Boy........... ....John Porter Jacqueline Roby . . Virginia Wylie James Gallagher . . James Holton . Mary Gallagher . . . James Law]or ....Shirley Hart Daniel Brosnahan . Katherine Vayo ...Dick Goodrich . . Bernice Buzzell . . Hugh Jakway ....John Porter .Jacqueline Roby .....John Barry Jacqueline Roby ....Jean Spicer Marjorie Stevens Robert Alexander Class Xight Hawk...............Don Maynard Girl with Biggest Drag . ... Katharine Vayo Boy with Biggest Drag..................John Porter Most Talkative Girl.................Marilyn Herrick Most Talkative Boy.....................Hugh Jakway Wittiest Girl....................Jacqueline Roby Wittiest Boy.........................Gordon Jacobs Smartest Girl................. Shirley Hart Smartest Boy..........................James Lawlor Best Actor...........................Gordon Jacobs Best Actress...................Shirley Hart Artist...............................Jeanne Davis Class Poet............................James Holton Best Dancer (Girl)........Ernestine Kimball Best Dancer (Boy)....................Gordon Jacobs Politest Boy................Dick Goodrich Politest Girl...................... Loraine Willard Most Modest Boy......................Robert Adams Most Modest Girl.......... Loraine Willard CLASS MELODIES Robert Alexander............“Alexander is a Swoose” John Barry............“Juke Box Saturday Night” Max Bliss .“Oh How I Hate to get up in the Morning” Steven Bobrowski...............“How Dry I am’ Marion Bodine.....................“Anchors A weigh” Mary Bodine..........“It Started All Over Again ’ Constance Bourassa..........................“ Jim ” Daniel Brosnahan............“Moonlight Cocktails” Grace Bushway........................“He’s My Guy’’ Rosemary Gray..“I’ve Got a Pocketful of Dreams” Jerome Fitzgerald “Somebody Else is Taking My Place” James Gallagher..................“ Constan(ce)ly Mary Gallagher. .“I’m So, So, So in Love With You’ Ellen Hankard...................................“My Buddy” Shirley Hart............“Oh Look At Me Now” Marilyn Herrick....................“ Scatterbrain ” Albert Hinds.................................“Mary” Robert Huntoon....................“Old Faithful” Gordon Jacobs...............“Manhattan Serenade” Hugh Jakway............................“Do I Worry? Ernestine Kimball. “The Waltz You Saved For Me’, Anne Kiniry... “These Are The Things I Love’ John Leach..“Up Each Morning Bright and Early” Gerard Lucier............“Tap the Barrel Dry” Franklin Lynch..........“Wish I Was Single Again” Donald Maynard “All The Things You Are” (Censored) John Obuchowski......................“Strip Polka” Donald Pierce. I’ve Heard That Song Before” John Porter................“I Married an Angel’ Jean Spicer. .“TheSailor With The Navy Blue Eyes” Jean Stack........“Can’t Get Out of This Mood” Marjorie Stevens..........“(K)Night and Day” Barbara Story............“You Were Never Lovelier’. Rose Sullivan......................“Georgie Porgic” Melvin Thomas “When I Grow Up I Wanna Be a A Fireman” Charles Vosburgh.............“Rosie The Riveter” Loraine Willard ...........................“I Said No” Virginia Wylie.....“A Little Bit Independent” JUST Margie Stevens’ naughty air, Virginia Wylie’s blonde hair. The Aumand brothers, John, and Bill, Shirley’s manners and good will. John Porter, a sport extreme, Patty Sanborn’s voice supreme. Jean Stack’s flying fingers, IMAGINE Marilyn Herrick’s “look that lingers. ’ Bertha Ballou without her glasses, Ellen’s A’s in all her classes. Romie Fitzgerald’s having fun, Grace for Bob’s only one. These and many more for me Make the Class of ’43. THE S A MPL EU a 5 CLASS PROPHECY On my return to Bellows Falls in the year 1953 1 was amazed to see how changed it really was. The Connecticut River had ex- panded with Captain “Shotgun” Jacobs as the manager of the largest liner. As I con- tinued my walk down the square I was hailed by the call of “Taxi, taxi to any place in town!” I turned around and was very much surprised to see Max Bliss. I hesitated in accepting the ride but he assured me that there were no more bridges left in town so I decided it was safe to go along. Passing on through the square I met Don Pierce and Melvin Thomas who are by this time Lieut. Commanders in the U. S. Navy. I also recognized Rose Sullivan serving as assistant proprietor in Dickinson’s Esso Sta- tion. Down at the A. P. I was hailed by Milton Gordon, the manager, who treated me to an orange. “Fresh, too,” he added, “25c a dozen!” In big lights on the Opera House marquee I read the following; Corne one, come all, and see the great Goodrich production “Murder on the Riverfront starring Don Maynard.” I dashed over to the high school where Hugh Jakway is now chief janitor or rather janitor-in-chief. I met Jacky Roby in senior English class teaching English literature “by the pound it into their heads method.” I wonder where she picked that up? It was becoming rather late when I went up to Carrol Morris photo shop to make an appointment. Walking over to the table, I picked up an old album that had pictures of many of my old classmates. “Why,” I ex- claimed,“Here’s a picture of Marion Bodine. I hear she’s teaching fourth grade right here in Bellows Falls. ” “Yes,” Mr. Morris informed me, “my two children are in her class and they just adore her. Yesterday she even let my son and an- other youngster have a boxing match. My son won!” Why, isn’t this Gerard Lucier? He wrote that famous song “Zoot Zoot’ a little while ago. That piece even passed “Java Jive” in record sales. Turning another page I glanced at Jean Fabian’s picture. I told Mr. Morris that I had met her the week before. She was hostess on the Via-Airway Transport plane when I flew to San Francisco. Incidentally while I was there I went to Kay Yayo’s art ex- hibition. Her drawings of poodles certainly deserved the praise they received. And remember Jimmy Gallagher! Isn t he mentioned in the gossip columns as “seen around town” with a different blonde each night?” Or should I say brunette? I came across Virginia Wylie’s picture. She runs a famous beauty salon in New York City. Glamour Incorporated. And John Porter. He’s professor of history at Smith College now. He’s quite the man down there with all the girls, they say. “Romey” Fitzgerald entered the shop just then and overwhelmed me by the news that he was now' the head embalmer of Charlie Vosburgh’s funeral home. He quickly ran through a list of prices and began on descrip- tions. Not being interested I changed the subject. “ What’s this about Jean Stack, ” I asked Romey. He told me she was one of the most accomplished piano players and that she is still playing with the now world famous Keith Crockett and his noted “Hep Cats. ’ “Incidentally, you both remember Stanley Pivowar?” I asked. “Ilis nightclub “The Green Lantern” has four floor shows every night. It’s quite a place now, in fact, so jammed he hires Johnnie Obuchowski and “Stinker” Bobrowski as bouncers.” Remember Franklin Lynch. I saw him demonstrating mattresses in Whitcomb’s win- dow as I passed by. He was jumping up and down turning somersaults. “Mopey” Leach was helping him. “Mopey” always did say he wanted to sleep the rest of his life. Funny how close and yet how far he is from doing it. I also found out from Romey that Marilyn Herrick has become a John Power’s model specializing in the sweater department. I glanced out of the window and happened to see Myra Kemp. She’s a personal secre- tary in Washington to Senator Welch who’s now campaigning for a new “Old-Age Pension Bill” for all men over 30 years old. Then I turned a page to Mary Gallagher’s picture. She had certainly gone ahead. I saw her latest picture “Tropic of Ixive. ” The next day I was more than astounded to see the famous star playing in a short advertising “Hines” pickles. Jeanne Davis passed by the shop and Mr. M orris informed me that she was now editor of Vogue Magazine, competing against Es- quire. She certainly had the ability to de- sign. . t • r Turning another page I saw a picture of Eddie Long and Jimmy Lawlor posed in base- ball uniforms. They were now the greatest baseball stars in America. Both on the Brooklyn Dodgers too. Those bums! I paused at Patty Sanborn’s picture. She’s still with the Metropolitan Opera Company with a contract for 20 years. I saw her last CONTINUED ON PAGE 41 36 THE S A M P L EJR POETS’ CORNER FELLOW CLASSMATE, ERE WE PART Fellow classmate, ere we part Keep, oh keep me in your heart, Why must I go so far away And never see you every day? Give to me one parting sigh Rut do not say goodbye. You and I have been such friends Had good times with no bad ends. We’ve fought, and quarreled for a day But we were never mad to stay. We knew our places in each other s heart We never thought of being apart. But since we must, and time is here Say you’ll write a note of cheer Don’t be somber, don’t be sad Think of all the fun we’ve had And when you’re working all the day Remember me, anyway. Bertha Ballou 4 3 LOVESICKNESS (With apologies to Wordsworth) My heart leaps up when I behold His manly figure, brave and bold. He saunters gavly down the street And makes my poor heart skip a beat. But when we meet up face to face He seems to hasten up his pace, A casual glance is all I receive And this leaves me feeling awfully peeved. Why doesn’t he smile and say, “Hi ? Instead of looking up at the sky Oh gosh! oh gee! he makes me mad When just one little word could make me glad. My hair is straight, my nose is long I was (I guess) just made all wrong But he has me in an awful stew Just wondering, “Whatever shall I do?” Virginia Wylie ’43 SPRING The birds will sing Up in the trees And flowers will bring. The song of bees. The lilacs bloom in my backyard And flowers on my lawn And the grass with dew is starred At the break of dawn. The leaves are green upon the trees So cool and shady at night. The moon is red up in the sky And it comes out every night. The melody of singing brooks Fresh from mountain snow Sleepy cows in shady nooks Watch the little rivers flow. Barbara Story ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT The dusk Slowly creeps Upon the busy town. Awakening the yellow moon From sleep Moonlight— A rippling brook— The twinkling stars above— A perfect night for those in love. Just peace. A star In the dark sky IBooks down with a dim light Upon this dark forsaken world------ Then dawn! II. Jurkiewicz, S. Hart, W. Aumand I’d like to be a sailor bold. And sail the seven seas, Out in the wind and freezing cold. And the warm tropic breeze. To all the many foreign lands I would sail away. And hear the captain shout, “ All hands. We sail at break of day.” And when my hitch is over And when this war is won I’ll come home and never roam My sailing will be done. Carroll Morris THE MUSIC The music Crashes loudly. The drums begin to roll Like a mighty horseman riding To war. Henrietta Jurkiewicz THE DANCER A flame ('aught from the fire Dancing on the air of night Climbs higher as it rides the wind of destiny; Then dies. Marilyn Herrick The school doors burst open, and out pour the children, All pushing and shoving, and laughing and shouting. And running and walking, and skipping and hopping, And kicking and fighting, and leaping and screeching. And straying and playing, and bumping and jumping, And brawling and sprawling, and prancing and dancing. Then out comes the teacher, so slowly she walks. Sedately and stately, and sternly and firmly. And straightly and gaitly, and neatly and meekly. And so never ending, but always contending. Sounds and emotions forever up blending, All at once and all o’er, with a mighty uproar. And this is the way they come out of the door. Jacqueline Roby FRIENDSHIP The money we make And the money we spend. The money we hoard Til the bitter end, Can never be held Nor treasured so deep. As the friends we make And the friends we keep. Rose Mary Gray T II E S A M P L E R 37 JOHNNIE’S FIRST DATE Johnnie B. wanted a date So he decided to face his fate, lie shyly asked a girl full of glamour “Would you go out with me?” he stammered Her sleepy eyes she opened a fraction And thought” Well, he might bean amusing distraction” “Yes”, she answered in a voice so sweet That it left poor Johnnie feeling weak. At seven sharp he went to her house Feeling by this time as meek as a mouse. Then off they started to the movie show With Johnnie occasionally stubbing his toe While glancing at the damsel fair And wondering, “ Gosh,do you suppose she could care?” Johnnie sat in the movies in a trance, Still too weak to make advance. He was lost for words, his voice shook. Making him feel like a closed book. After the movies an ice cream soda Soon brought Johnnie out of his coma. And he strutted his girl friend home with ease Feeling within himself well-pleased. Virginia Wylie COMMENCEMENT DAY Before their entrance the music starts. They march as the orchestra plays, We know the joy that’s in the hearts Of these graduates, this day. We see their robes of maroon and white That brighten as they pass. We know they leave us to enter the fight. To keep our freedom fast. They’re on the stage now and ready to get The reward for all their tasks, 'fhe names are called ami they’re all in step, To get their diplomas at last. Again the music begins to play It swells as down they come, And never again will they see this day, For their high school days are clone. Mary Gallagher PASSION (Apologies to Dorothy Parker) At long last I have found a man Who has a very attractive pan. The result was—I fell As deep as Satan into hell. When he’s away. I’m wretched, lonely. Restless, tired and bored; only Here’s the dig, and a hug in your ear It’s just as bad when he is here. 11EN HI ETTA J t'RKI EWICZ A FIREPLACE It is old. faded, and worn With a look of infinite homeliness. The dreams relived in its reveries Are something not for human eye to behold. Rustling taffeta over hoops And the fragrance of roses, fern, and tea. The odor of burning hickory and the Twittering of Chimney Swifts nestling in spring. The roll of an organ and voices raised In an ancient and comforting hymn. The sound of the minister’s drone as the Wedding begins, ...... And the mourner s sob from black depths. The sensations of soot, icy winds, and broiling sun And the warmth of soothing flames Licking the brick sides. The view of whirling hoops and bustles And the stamp of the Virginia Reel. And on the sofa Betsy Ann with her coquettish Brown eyes laughing at Alfonzo, her lover. And the feeling of being shut off and Secluded three hundred and forty days In the year. Now the old master of former years Stands sentinel with lilacs Over a green, fragrant cellar. Dick Goodrich Miss Judd, we’ll always miss you Because you were our friend And wish we could go with you Where e’re your roads may trend. You were a grand old principal To stay with “411” We’re glad that we’ll be able To leave B. F. with thee. High Jakwai HIGH SCHOOL DAYS As I sit gazing out the window From my seat in study hall I think of how I have been here Through winter, spring and fall. When first I was a freshman I sat in Room twenty-four And I thought, “Oh! Dear me! Golly!” I’ll be here forever more. And then I passed into the sophomore year And sat in Room fifteen I didn’t have much fun that year And it was the longest I’d ever seen. And then I was a Junior Just one more year after this If I really get out of this one It will be heaven and bliss. And now I am a senior I ve made the grade at last I don’t know what the future holds But I can’t forget the past. I’m not out of school already I’m not sure I’ll get out at all But I don’t think I’d mind too much If I had to come back this fall. Geneva J a cor 8 ’ 1944 T H E S A M P L E II 41 JUNIOR CLASS Although the class of “44” is small, it is by no means unimportant. From the class elections held in March, we can easily see the future office-holders in the country. John McGuiniss will take over Roosevelt’s duties, for how many terms we don’t know. Our future Wallace is Vice-President “Jackie” Rarber. We are sure that Treasurer Thomas Kiniry will equal Morgenthau. The secretary. Rose Mary Barry, will be very efficient in her office. Incidentally, we expect the women to play a big part in future politics. From their fine showing in high school there are brilliant futures for all the following: Pearl Apostolos, Madelaine Aumand, John Rarber, John Rarry, Mary Rarry, Rose Mary Rarry, Elaine Rresland, Dorothy Rrown, Nicholas (’apron, Theresa Carignan, Harold Carroll, Ethel Chisamore,Lawrence Clark, Marie ( lark, Francis Coffey, Gerald Cray, Rose Mary Cray, W illiam Cyrs, William Davis, Shirley Dowling, Clarence Down- ing, Beverly Fenno, Thelma Foley, Ernest Frenette, Jean Gay, Enrico Grippo, Beatrice Guptil, Barbara Hanson, Shirley Hilliard, George Hobart, Richard Howe, Jean Hurlburt, John Jackson, Rosemary Jack- son, Clara Jurkoic, Arlene Karpinski, Jean Kenneally, Alice Kiniry, Catherine Kiniry, Thomas Kiniry, Francis Kissell, Newton Knight, Edward Kolesnik, Louis Largess, Richard Insure, Constance Maynard, Veronica McAuliffe, John McGuiniss, Helen Moore, Thomas Moore, Theresa Narkiewicz, Kenneth Noyes, Katherine O’Connor, Donald Parrott, Rhoda Pollard, Maxine Raymond, Katherine Regan, Jeanne Rice, John Richards, Shirley Rowell, Leon Roy, Gwendolyn Rumriil, Flora Shattuck, Edward Shelc, Marilyn Simonds, Walter Smith, Richard Stevens, Robert Stowell, Robert Streeter, Virginia Szuch, Daniel Taylor, Kenneth Thayer, Helen Toussaint, Evelyn Trombley, Virginia Whitcomb. Marion Wilcox. Staunch supporters of Coach Hayes’ football team are: Thomas Kiniry, Gerald Cray, Francis Coffey, George Hobart, Kenneth Noyes, William Davis, and Isouis Largess. Helping the basketball team along are: Daniel Taylor, Francis Kissell, and Louis Largess. Keeping up the morale of the teams and leading the cheers were cheerleaders: Veronica McAuliffe and Jeanne Rice. Standbys of Miss Ilippolitus were: Virginia Szuch, Maxine Raymond, Kay Regan, and Jean Gay as assistant manager. Clarence Downing is the class musician and destined to be one of the country’s leading pianists. Members of the Junior Girls Octet are as follows: Dorothy Rrown, Beverley Fenno, Katherine O’Connor, Rhoda Pollard, Flora Shattuck, Maxine Raymond, Jeanne Rice and Rosemary Cray. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33) Mary Bodine willingly bequeaths her nick- name of “Bones” to anyone who will take it. She doesn't want Billy Spain’s vocal chords to get out of practice. Bob and Gracie leave their steady record to Anne Illingworth and Kenny Noyes. Lord knows they need something. Carroll Moriss wills a volume of “Alice in Wonderland” to Gurnsey Hammond, hoping that Gurnsey will enjoy it as much as he did. George Tucker wills his lovely complexion and a cake of his favorite facial soap to each girl in the Sophomore class. Bea Barnes bequeaths her team of oxen to Kenny Thayer, since he won't have a car next year for those jaunts to the North End. Homey Fitzgerald wills his driving license to Mable Hallock. She couldn't be any worse than Homey! Jackie Roby leaves in a dark green car, will- ing her vim, vigor and vitality to the entire class of '44, they'll need all they can get. To the school in general, we leave, which isn’t a bad idea for all parties concerned. SEVENTH: We, the class of ’43, here- with name and appoint, as sole executor of this our last will and testament, Mr. Dan Brown. He has been cleaning up after us for four years and we feel that he should finish th job. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35) opera where she played the part of a barmaid who died in the Scene I of Act I. On the other side of the page I recognized Sam Baldasaro and Johnny Cryan. They are leading acrobats for the Hingling Brothers’ Circus. I also noticed John Barry’s picture. He’s about the best gridiron performer in history. He plays half-back for the Chicago Bears now. And Bob Huntoon is another bear! I mean, coach of the Chicago Bears. Yes, and Ellen Hankard and Ernestine Kimball are also two distinguished nurses. I heard they set a record in saving the lives of over 1,596 soldiers. Shirley Hart became a Red Cross nurse and served across in the last war. She worked side by side with I)r. Fontaine and both were decorated for bravery. I met Claire Condon who told me she had become a Wave in World War II and had worked herself up to a Lt. Commander. Glancing at another picture I recognized Virginia Morrison. I was told she was a pro- fessional toe lancer. I’ve never seen her dance but those who have say it's phenomenal. Yes, we have a lot of famous people who have graduated from our class. I remember- ed seeing John Aumand and Loraine Willard give a dance exhibition at the Ritz Garden Hoof the week before. It was the smoothest dance team I had ever seen. I had also seen that same night Bernice Buzzle, Mary Bodine, Bernadette Landers and Bunny Apostolos in the most outstanding female (agony) quartet in America and all that. It was almost closing time and I had to catch the train. I thanked Mr. Morris for the fine afternoon of reminiscing and rushed down to the station. I collided with an old friend Warren Pierce. He tried to sell me some insurance. He’s with the Taylor Gray Accident Company, their motto— “you pay with your life, we pay your bene- ficiary.” Then out of nowhere, a long steady ringing sound. A fire, no. A blackout, no. Oh, my gosh, my alarm clock! Barbara Story 1945 1946 T H E S A M P L E R 44 IN WHICH WE SERVE The following list contains only the names of graduates of Bellows Falls High School who are in the Armed Forces. It is as complete as the committee has been able to make it, and if anyone knows of any additions, please notify Miss Anne Hennessey or Mr. I)an Brown, co-chairmen of the committee. There are some under classmen who have left during the year for the Service. OIK FLAG Pole to Pole Warm or cold The flap will fly above, For you and me On land and sea Brings freedom, hope and love. White or black Color’s no lack While the flap waves in the sky. We all share alike The flap of freedom’s might The banner that will always fly. Younp and old Brave and bold That flap waves for you Heavenly blessed Nationally caressed The flap of the red, white and blue. Hose Sullivan ’43 Faculty Lyman Emmett Abbott James Maurice Barrett Elena Marie Hippolitus Donald Foster Kellogg Thornton Lewis Pitcher Army Navy waves Army Air Corps Red Cross 1908 Walter Frank Adams Army 191« James Sullivan Collins Army 1918 Robert Francis Bradish John Henry Kenney Lawrence Coy Leonard Army Army Hon. Dis. Army 1919 Lawrence Earl Burgess Navy 1920 Arthur Joseph White Marines Hon. Dis 1921 Martin Jay Lawrence Navy 1922 Edward James Moriarty Army 1923 Maurice David McAuliffe Navy Edwin Harold Miner Army Air Corps John Francis Reynolds Army Hon. Dis. 1924 John Wallace An pell Infant ry Henry Joseph Farrell Army John Joseph O'Brien Army 1925 Robert Hans Samuel Mack Army Paul Donald McGreen Army Air Corps Paul Anthony O’Connor Navy Frank William Rattray Army 1920 11. Freeman Bigelow Army Charles William Capron Army Austin Edwards ('handler Army Air Corps John Caldwell Edwards Navy Burton Sandford Marsh Army 1927 Bernard James Bixby Army Francis Almon Bolles Army James Thomas Harty Army Joseph Casimir Kawaky Army George Lawrence Menard Army T II E S A M P L E R 45 19 8 Henry Edward Hussey Bernard Alfred Gallup Catherine Philomena Lawlor Francis James Massucco Walter Edward Shelc 1949 Thomas Lewis Abbott John Harold ('apron Charles bee (’lark James Patrick Griffin Winslow Randolph Hodgdon William Chauncey King James Ivor Murray Donald Welch Parks 1930 Lewis Scott Clark Francis Jerome Lawlor Morris Miller Joseph Thomas Smith Harold Francis Walsh 1931 John Joseph Buckley Albert James ('apron Edward Joseph Howard Harold Edward Kane James Daniel Keefe Edmund Michael Powers Joseph Stanley Sombric 1932 John James Dougherty Floyd Frederick Goodnow Carleton Everett Greenwood James Francis Howard William Benedict Lynch Lawrence Philip Massucco Donald Harwell Nims John Richard O’Hcarnc Raymond Edward Pendergast Kenneth Owen Rhicard Joseph Peter Shelc 1933 Kenneth Robert Beebee Helen Louise Buxton John Thomas Cascv William Melick Collins George Kingston Dunningham Frederick John Exner Carl Edward Harlow John William Howard William Anthony Jackowski Edward Ernest Massucco Arthur James McClarev Raymond Oscar Metcalf Edward Connelly O’Brien Eugene Robert Orth Michael Joseph Pheur Victor Joseph Settanni Stuart Swift Simonds Stanley John Snarski John Joseph Wolfe Army Army Army Nurse Army Hon. Dis. Army Air Corps Army Army Army Army Navy Army Army Army Army Navy Army Army Navy Army Army Army Ski Patrol Navy Army Army Army Army Army Army Signal Corp Navy Army Air Corps Army Army Army Army Navy Army Navy Army Nurse Navy Navy Army Army Army Army Army Navy Army Army Army Hon. Dis. Navy Army Army Army Army Air Corps Army 1934 Ralph Edward Patnode Army Donald (ieorge Ran.so me Army John Willoughby Robinson Army Robert Arthur Shaughnessey Army Joseph Alfred Willette Navy Bernard Francis Woynar Army William Yankovitch Army Jerome Patrick Barry Army Roy Edward Chisamore Army John Taylor Fletcher Jr. Armv Virginia Sybil Hall WAACS Francis Ellen Hennessey WAVES William Joseph Joda Army Richard Joseph Keane Army Edward Patrick Leene Army Lloyd William MacNeil Army Air Corps Ralph Simon Noyes Army 1935 Albert Henry Boucher Army Charles John Coffey Army Leslie Frederick Cookson Army Michael Joseph Dee Army (ieorge Evans Dickinson Navy Chester Irving Ferguson Jr. Navy Air Force Benjamin Gordon Army Lawrence Martin Howard Army N ictor Joseph Janciewicz Army Ralph Vernon Little Army Charles Michael McAuliffe Navy John Benedict Naski Army Air Corps Edward Joseph Shaughnessey Army Air Corps Frank (ieorge Shelc Navy David Ernest Stowell Army Tony Charles Wasklewiez Army Albert Edwin White Army 1936 Robert Ashcroft Navy Franklin Conrad Barrett Army Viola Barbara (’lough Army Nurse Paul Leroy Cost in Army Air Corps Allan Douglas Dexter Army Robert Allan Dole Marines Hon. Di: James Coar Ferguson Navy Air Corps Clarence William Harlow Army Patrick Henry Harty Jr. Army John Charles Hennessey Jr. Army Frank Victor Jurkoic Army Air Corps Edward Joseph Kane Navy Steven Fred Kissell Army Carroll Francis Lloyd Navy Daniel Arthur MacDonald Navy Rnvmond Francis McClarev Navy (ieorge Daniel Eliphalet Olmstead Navy ( oast Guai Bertrand Stearns Roby Army Corliss Elmer Sanborn Army Gilbert Ball Weston Army 1937 Guy Joseph Bahiasaro Army Stephen Felix Belaski Army John Herbert Dedrick Army James Joseph Dougherty Army (ieorge Demerest Estes Army Air Corps Michael Frank Purgat Army Catherine Elizabeth Griffen Army Nurse Edmund Thomas Hartnett Army Vincent Sticknev Harty Army 46 THE SAMPLER 1987 1939 Raymond Douglas Harwood George William Jewett Michael Francis Jurkoic Lawrence Babbitt Kelley James Newell Kiniry Bernard Fred Kissell Edmund Paul Lawlor James Albert Lindstrom Donald Edgar Martin Max Miller Edward Michael Naski Elmer Lincoln Nichols Thomas Paul Powers Donald Joseph Shaughnessey Steven Anthony Soboleski Norman Williams Thompson Harold Roy Wilcox Army Air Corps Navy Army Army Army Army Navy Army Air Corps Army Army Air Corps Army Air Corps Army Army Army Army Am. Field Service Hon. Dis. Army 1938 Joseph Martin Barrett Army- Catherine Nora Breslend Army Nurse Arthur Wesley Clough Army Roy Jerome Cookson Army Air Corps Raymond Francis Cray Army Air Corps Maurice William Dexter Army Air Corps Hon. Dis. James Justin Diggins Navy- Donald Merle Eddy Army Air Corps Felix Exner Army- Gordon Graham Army Lost in Action Lawrence William Hadley Army Daniel Richard Howard Army- Chester Charles Jancewicz Army Air Corps Ernest Miner Jones Army Air Corps William Pierce Landers Navy Julian John Kabara Army- Louis Edward McClarey Army Air Corps Robert Stanley Mellish Army Signal Corps Steven Joseph Michniewic-z Army- Linwood Putman Moore Army Herbert Lee Niles Army Harold Francis O’Connell Army- Dana Arthur O’Dette Navy Paul Joseph Robbin Navy Navy Robert Hamlin Roby Charles Edward Russell Army- Stephen John Stamho Army Air Corps 1939 John (ierald Blake Charles Richard Crotty Harry William Dean Richard Harding Dexter Donald Irwin Fifield Nicola Philip Fiorey Jr. Helen I ouise Gay George Robert Griffin James Joseph Huggins Nelson Raymond Halladay Benjamin Franklin Hartwell Jr. Donald Richard Jacobs Leon Bernard Karpinski Allan Herbert Kelley Albert Leslie King Jr. Joseph Martin Lawlor Stanley Chapin Merrill Leonard Michael Lisai Paul Cecil Metcalf Leo Joseph Nauceder Navy Navy Army Marines Navy Army WAACS Navy Army Air Corps Army Merchant Marine Army Air Corps Army Army Air Corps Navy Army Army Army Air Corps Army Navy Paul John Slattery Navy Edward Francis Smith Army Richard Bruce Stowell Army Theodore Charles Wallace Navy Richard Edgar Williams Army Stephen Andrew Woynar Army Harold Robert Wyman Navy 1940 Harold James Ballinger Navy Henry Patrick Blake Navy Ward Albert Buzzeli Army Irwin Louis Cowing Navy (ierald Andrew Crotty ('oast (iuard William Haven Dizer Army Lawrence Patrick Doyle Navy Francis Albert Durward Navy Maurice Carl Golding Navy John Harold Griswold Army Francis Arthur Hart Army William Herlihv Hennessey Navy Henry Constantine Karpinski Army John Edward Moriarty Army Air Corps Ralph Herbert Morse Army George Joseph O’Dette Navy Clayton Lawrence Raymond Navy Andrew Edward Shat tuck Army James Anthony Tidd Navy 1941 Paul Francis Bluke Richard Francis Brough Ernest Arthur Bushway Theodore John Capron Donald Beecher Coleman James Joseph Coleman Kenneth Philip Congdon Glynn Averill Crapo Robert James Crotty James Patrick Curtin Lloyd Edward Fairbrother Paul John Fitzgerald Thomas Francis Fitzgerald (ierald Francis Flynn Gerald Mitchell Galatis James Moran Gallagher Norris Roger Hammond Roger Wright Harlow George William Jenkins Jr. James Martin Kane Edward Calvin Kent Charles Francis Lekowgi Raymond Robert Paul Massucco James Alden McMennamin Walter Clement Miner Edward Pay son Morse (ieorge Goodwin Parker Robert Edward Potter Raymond William Powers Carl Corliss Ransom James Francis Shaughnessey Richard Jerome Shaughnessey Anthony John Shelc James Francis Slattery Walter John Smit h Warren Bryant Smith Clarence Paul Stewart George Frederick St. Lawrence Merrill Aiden Wright John Clark Zeno Army Army Air Coi Army Army Air Coi Army Navy Army Navy Army Air Coi Army Nary Army Navy Marines Army Army Army Navy- Army Army- Navy Army Army- Army Army (’oast Guarc serve Navy- Army Army- Army T II E SAMPLE R 47 1942 Patrick Lawrence Bowen Army Thane Emerson Bowen Navy Air Corps Michael Francis Brennan Navy (ieorge Emmett (’lurk Navy Joseph John Donzello Army Air Corps Paul Delaney Dowling Navy Hubert Brennan Fitzgerald Army Air Corps Daniel Patrick Higgins Army Air Corps Richard Cruze Hooper Army Air Corps Edward Peter Jancewicz Navy Daniel Joseph Keefe Army Ralph Francis Kemp Navy Frank Morrill Kimball Marines Thatcher Joslin Knight Navy Joseph Hewitt Landers Navy Francis Charles Law lor Army Air Corps George Ellison Lee Jr. Marines Russell Wade MacCartney Navy Air Corps John Edward McAuliffe Army Saul Miller Army James Francis Moriarty Navy Air Corps Vincent John Moynahan Navy Donald Day Murphy Army Air Corps Robert Michael O’Neil Navy Air Corps Floyd Leon Pollard Army Air Corps Francis Elton Porter Marines Gerald Albert Rice Jr. Navy Steven Joseph Sysko Army Ludger Gideon Toussaint Navy Francis Thomas I’sher Navy ’Twas the ('lass of '411 Almost a hundred strong were we, I’nclc Sam began to beckon Ten were gone right in a second. 'Twas the Class of 43 Only ninety strong were we, Hut alas—about a fourth are going In the draft—that’s soon forthgoing. ’Twas the Class of 43 Only G8 strong now were we. Composed of girls, and all the rest Were seventeen-year-old’s and 4-F’s. ’Twas the Class of ’43 Now 40 girls were left so free. To wait for the ones they love so dear And urge them on with a great big cheer. Let’s hope that this ('lass of ’43 Will later meet when the world is free. A great woman is one who can smile In all kinds of weather A greater woman is one who can smile When her best friend and her boy friend Leave the fiance floor together. Marilyn Hkkrick Hoses are red Violets are blue If you can read this It’s 1-A for you. Stanley Pivowar SHORTAGE One by one we've watched them go Oh yes our supply is getting low Day by day they get less and less Jacobs and Raymond, and all the rest We’re proud of them, but for mercy sake We’d like one man to graduate. Estelle O’Connor Let’s walk the halls of 1L F. High And watch the Seniors passing by, They all seem full of radiation Because they’re nearing graduation. S. Stambo Who are the kids that study like heck When they’re about to take a test, It’s not the kids like you or me, As any fool can plainly see. Hugh Jakway SHORTHAND CLASS First period in the morning is one of best classes It is filled almost entirely with lasses. One boy only adorns the room; lie is sufficient to dispel all gloom. Miss Santamaria is very neat ; Competent, helpful and very sweet. We practice shorthand and dictation To be helpful citizens of this nation. Gladys Carey M axie Bliss said His car wouldn’t skid. North Walpole bridge shows It could and did. Stanley Pivowar Barbara Story 50 T II E S A M P L E R 54 T II E S A M P L E R SENIOR DRAMATICS On November 21 a stranger appeared at Bellows Falls High School. He was a representative of the Paramount Producers. Of course he had seen the two plays presented by the senior class the night before, and had noticed the unusual talent shown by them. The two plays were “Antic Spring directed by Miss Brown, and “The Grand Cham’s Diamond directed by Miss Bra non. In the first play “The Grand ('ham’s Diamond the cast was as follows: Mrs. Perkins, Marilyn Herrick; Mr. Perkins, Carroll Morris; Miss Perkins, Jeanne Davis; a stranger, Richard Goodrich; Albert Watkins, Milton Gordon. The plot centers around the anxiety of Mrs. Perkins to have some excitement. The Grand Cham's Dia- mond is thrown through their parlor window and she insists on keeping it. The play ends when Albert Watkins, the detective, catches the crook and every- one is content. The second play “Antic Spring” had the following cast: Ginger, Rose Sullivan; Gwendolyn, Virginia Wylie; Blossom, Shirley Hart; Robert, Melvin Thomas; Sam, Gordon Jacobs; Elbert, Max Bliss. The play takes place in a country lane on a spring day. A group of high-school girls and boys are enjoy- ing a picnic. It shows the arguments of Gwendolyn and Sam and the actions they perform while mad. Blossom adds to the laughter of the play by pestering Elbert who wants absolutely nothing to do with her. Among all this commotion Ginger is trying to make an impression on a very intellectual young man named Robert. When the curtain rings down the audience has the impression that the picnic was a complete failure, thanks to the rain, ants and other unpleasant surroundings. The stage managers were: George Tucker, Don Maynard and Dan Brosnahan. Properties were in the hands of Helen Michniewicz, Geneva Jacobs. ASSEMBLIES OF THE YEAR On September 9, 1942 came the first assembly of the school year with Miss Judd greeting the new students and teachers, and explaining changes in the faculty. The unwritten laws of the school were brought to the attention of both new and old students. Difficulties caused by war concerning sports were dis- cussed in an athletic assembly on September 15. Gor- don Raymond, President of the A. A., introduced Coach Iiayes and Mr. Barrett, who set the annual A. A. t.rive in motion. Perhaps the assembly many of us will remember for a long time was the Rubinoff concert held October 19th. Remember how he could make that violin talk in “Oh Johnny’ ? Lieutenant Norman Thompson, of the British Army, gave us impressions of Africa, Palestine and India. Mr. Crockett and his “Jazz” band carried us into the land of swing, and Miss Smith soothed us with old and new Christmas carols from the Glee Club. Kay Vayo and John Baldasaro told of their experiences and activities at Girls’ State and Boys’ State. Also, during the election period of October 29th, Mr. Pitcher called us together and, after explaining the voting procedure, gave us our first glimpse of the part we will play as citizens of the Cnited States in future years. An outstanding speaker was undoubtedly Mr. Paul Harris Jr., the man who found a way to put his shoes on without untying the laces. His views of a future world were passed to us for deliberation during a Youth Conference brought to Bellows Falls on February 17 by the State Y. Si. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. He was in- troduced in an assembly by Mr. Morrill, State Secre- tary of the Y. M. C. A. During the latter part of the school year, several movies were shown. Three of these were given by the Esso company on the factories at war, how news comes by radio, and Ireland. The Congoleum-Nairn Com- pany also presented us with a film called “New Lives for Old, which dealt with ways and means of putting style and color into your home by the use of—congol- eum—of course! On April 13, we were greatly honored by a visit from Dr. Thomas R. Burns of F’all River, Massachusetts, who gave an inspiring talk on “A Scotchman’s Philoso- phy of Life . Do you remember his four important points: “Never laugh at a person, always laugh with him.' ; “Sing in the morning.’’; “Never condescend to your own limitations. ’; and “ Have a Real God.”? Another of our most-Iooked-for assemblies, was given by the Vermont Academy Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Robert Parker. Added to the variety of songs and instrumental solos by the boys of the Glee Club were two solos by Mrs. Parker. Both “Lindy Lou and the “Sneezing Song” were greatly appreciated by the audience. Sometime in the first of June the Junior class will present a one-act play, under the direction of Miss Brown, called “Elmer”. John Barry will portray Elmer, with Barbara Hanson, Dorothy Brown, Vir- ginia Whitcomb, Jeanne Rice, Arline Karpinski, Tom- my Hayes, and Jackie Barber as the rest of the cast. It promises to be very entertaining! OCR GRADUATION Just think of the good times we’re missing. When we leave good old B. F. High, All the parties and dances and teachers To whom we’ll say good-bye. The fun is nearly gone now’ We’re leaving it all behind For the Freshmen, the Sophomores, and Juniors To carry on the grind. There will be a great many tears shed On our Commencement Day When those diplomas are given A “thank you” is all we can sav. A thought or two for our boys that night Who are fighting so brave and bold Who are giving their all, in freedom’s fight For the democracy that they uphold. No doubt they are thinking of us, too. In our robes of maroon and white Marching up and down that aisle so proud On a night that is really a night. Those boys shall ne’er be forgotten By their class of ’43 They shall be paid great tribute By teachers, by you—by me! Ernestine Kimbai.l Do you know why Miss Judd is leaving this year? Do you know why she’s ending her long career? Why, I think the reason is very plain to see— She wants to leave with the class of nineteen hundred forty-three. Ebtelle O’Connor 54 THE SA M P L E R INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Rand and Orchestra The school hand, under the capable direction of Mr. White made its usual appearances at the foothull games and in the several village parades. Few changes were made in the instrumental line-up with the exception of the loss of last year’s Senior players. The graduating class of '43 is taking with it many of our best veteran players. The trumpets of Velma Thompson, Char- lotte Noyes, and Milton Gordon, the clarinets of Betty Williams and Myrtle Nichols, and the trombone of Irene Foley will be greatly missed. Don Pierce, one of the best trumpeters, left us to join the Navy. Orchest ra The orchestra has been playing more modern music this year and has gained a violin and a saxophone. Most of the members were new to the mannerisms of an or- chestra during the past few years but most of them are swiftly becoming veterans. They still, however, have a desperate need for violins. A combination of musical talents is expected to be presented in the form of a vaudeville show before the end of this school year. This will be directed by Miss Smith and Mr. White and promises to be very enter- taining. Members of the school orchestra and band, (Bee Club, and student body will participate. Jazz Band On December 1, we saw the beginning of the now well-known Jazz orchestra. Mr. Crockett, who plays a very smooth saxophone, gathered together a number of High School boys and girls interested in “making jive” to do just that. At first, the orchestra had only four pieces with Jean Stack as pianist, Ralph Spencer on the drums, Don Pierce’s trumpet and Mr. Crockett � saxophone. Later on, this group was joined by Ann Illingworth, now solo trumpet; Donald Moreau, saxo- phone; Ruth Thompson, slide trombone; and Shirley Bousquet, guitar. GLEE CLUB Led by Miss Martha Smith the Bellows Falls High (dee Club accomplished many things this year. At the top of the ladder is the Senior Octet. The members are: H. Jurkiewicz, J. Stack, M. Herrick, B. Buzzell, P. Sanborn, J. Davis, Ellen Ann Hankard, and M. Stevens. These girls presented a very im- pressive sight at the Christmas Concert in their wine- colored robes. Those who w ill move up to the top-ranking place next year now compose the Junior Octet. The members are: R. Cray, F. Shattuck, B. Fenno, I). Brown, J. Rice, M. Raymond, K. O’Connor and R. Pollard. Next in line come the sophomores. The members of their octet are: A. Lovell, M. Regan, J. Wright, R. Thompson, S.Goutas, M. Maffeo.I). Smith and J. Story. Last, but not least, is the Boys’ Glee Club. There are 20 members which include the following: C. Good- nough, J. Ross, J. Jurkoic, L. Moore, A. Rowell, D. Tobin, E. Hebb, A. Brennen, C. Downing, K. Thayer, I). Goodrich, F. Shaughnessev, G. Shaughnessey, C. Parrott, J. O’Brien, C. Trombley, B. Bartley, G. Dickinson, and R. Bousquet. On December 17 a very delightful Christmas Con- cert was presenter!. A group of well-known Christmas carols were given by a mixed glee club of 30 voices. Solos were sung by P. Sanborn and R. Goodrich. SCHOOL DAYS School days, school days, Miserable old blue days. Cookin’ and history and gyn—, Taught to the tune of a Marines Hymn. (dee Club and parties and dramatics, Quiz kids ami teachers ami fanatics. We’ll remember them for years to come. All the school days and all the fun. Richard Goodrich THE APPLE I picked an apple big and red, I took a bite, “It’s good,” I said, Just then a worm poked out his head. Shirley Hart ’43 There once was a girl named Pearl Whose hear! was all in a whirl, While driving her flivver She slid into the river. Now Pearl is only a swirl. Mary Bodini There was a young girl who was fat. Under the stars with a boy she never sat Rationing came in And now she is thin And boy, is she glad of that! Jean Spicer CLASS OF ’43 Margie with the golden hair, Virginia’s looks so very fair, Henrietta with her many clothes, Mary Gallagher’s soft-voiced “oh’s.” Mitty posing as the human fly. For his Varga girls a longing sigh, Jackie and Romey in the back of study hall. Telling their jokes and stories tall. Bob and Gracie, the inseparable couple, Ernestine’s dancing so very supple, Sammy’s debating in Soeiol. Class, Jimmy’s spare time spent fishing for bass. Charlie bringing around the slips, Goodrich attempting funny quips, Holton’s expression “I wouldn’t say that” Gladys Carey vainly trying to get fat. Ellen Ann’s fondness for a noisy boy, Don Maynard seeking a new joy. Rainy’s modest and quiet way Jean Fabian chattering like a blue-jay. Marilyn's numerous jaunts up the aisles, Hughie’s laugh Mr. Osborn it riles, Stanley trying to get that date, Bernadette rushing but always late. Topsy’s faithfulness to one, Patty’s voice many contests won. “Yo Yo” Lucier, king of the Jive. Kay Vayo never the first to urrive. These and many another spree Glimpse the class of “43”. Marion Bodink 56 T II E S A M P L E R FOOTBALL 1942 THE S A MPLER 57 Under the direction of Coach Leo Hayes, Bellows Falls began its season with six veterans and many new recruits. With a little practice, however, the hoys soon became good football players. Their first game with Claremont on the B. F. field was a walk-a way for the Purple and White. Then a night game with Keene resulted in a tie. The hoys off-day came at Ml. St. Joseph, where even though they won 7-6, their playing was not up to scratch. Finally, after three defeats, the team met its greatest rival, Springfield. The game was a grand fight from start to finish, but things really began to happen in the last quarter. Vosburgh went over the line for a touch down, hut to B. F.’s dismay the play was called back on grounds of tripping by another player. The game ended 0-0 but a moral victory for Bellows Falls. A new combination was John Porter and his expert passing, and “Charlie” Vosburgh on the receiving end. “Bob- bie” Cillis also deserves a hand for carrying the ball. Vosburgh scored two touchdowns and Cillis three, Coffey, one. On the line were Jacobs, Leach, Barry, Raymond, Vosburgh, Holton, Noyes, Largess, and ( ray. Our hackfield stars were Brosnahan, Cillis, Porter, Coffey and Cray. Cray did a good job as center and Noyes, end, won praise for his kicking. as follows: 19 Claremont 0 0 Keene 0 7 Brattleboro 0 7 M. S. J. 6 0 Hartford 12 7 Rutland 28 0 Keene 20 0 Springfield 0 d two ties. All State The scores for the games were as follows Sept. 19 Bellows Falls ” 25 Oct. 2 ” 10 “ 1« ” 24 ” SI Nov. 7 Result 3 wins, S defeats, i--- players were: 1st team, Barry; 2nd team, Vosburgh; honorable mention. Holton, Leach. Porter and Cillis. The following were lettermen: John Barry, Captain; Dan Brosnahan, William Burroughs, Francis Coffey, Cerald Cray, William Davis, Robert Cillis, Lawrence Cray, Ceorge Hobart, James Holton, Cordon Jacobs, Thomas Kiniry, Louis Largess, James Lawlor. Mgr.. Bradford Leach, Putman Ixivcll, Carroll Morris, Kenneth Noyes, John Porter. Gordon Raymond, Stanley Rock, William Spain, Charles Vosburgh. Future co-captains are Gerald Cray and Thomas Kiniry. tf ft 27 Springfield 55 20 Rutla nd 41 10 St. Mary’s 14 23 St. Mary’s 41 24 Windsor 27 ft 25 Windsor 54 • « 19 Rutland 44 ft tf 25 Keene 54 39 Brattleboro 35 40 Springfield 49 28 Hartford 41 43 West Rutland 35 GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL The girls’ varsity basketball team started the season with seven veterans and five newcomers. They invaded their seven game schedule under the coaching of Miss Hippolitus, and the leadership of co- captains Roby and Bodinc. The positions of Slanager and Assistant Manager were filled by Geneva Jacobs and Jean Gay respectively. In their first game the alumnae won by the heart- breaking score of 40-31. This however die! not decrease the fighting spirit which the girls showed. After the Chester game on February 5 the WAVES stepped in and took their coach. Through the kind- ness of Mr. Pitcher the girls were able to complete their schedule. The curtain rang down on a record of two victories and five defeats. The scoring honors were taken by Co-captain Roby with a total of 64 points, followed by Betty Merrill with 47 points. The members of the team were: co-captains J. Roby, and M. Bodine, B. Merrill, H. Michniewicz, J. Merrifield, M. Crotty, M. Raymond, J. Stack, V. Szuch, A. Kiniry, L. Willard, J. Spicer, K. Regan, G. Jacobs-mgr., and J. Cay-asst. mgr. Su mmary: Bellows Falls 31 Alumnae 40 � � 20 Hartford 36 � � 30 Springfield 19 ” 27 Chester 36 38 Chester 28 26 Springfield 30 ” 14 Hartford 32 BASEBALL ’42 BASKETBALL ’43 This season the Varsity won four games and lost fourteen. This, however, was not due to the inability of the players or the lack of good coaching. 1 he coach of the team was Leo Hayes. The season opened with a game with the Alumni, tlie Alumni losing 43 to 33. One of the best games of tl e season was the first game with Brattleboro. 'I he hoys really played with everything they hail. I hey lost by one point. High scorer was “ Bob” Huntoon who got 111 points. Next was “Lover” Dexter with 58 points. The lettermen were: C’aptain Robert Huntoon, James Holton, Lawrence Gray, Robert Cillis, Dan 'Pavior, Putnam Lovell, Cordon Fontaine, John Barry, Claude Dexter. Louis Largess, and Thomas Kiniry, Manager. BASKETBALL SCORES Bellows Falls 22 Claremont 25 ft ft 17 Keene 36 ft f • 22 Stevens 34 ft ft 27 Stevens 25 ft ft 34 Brattleboro 35 ft tf 17 Hartford 48 On June 5 the boys played their last game of the season. The record read five victories and five defeats. The boys started off with a bang, winning their first three games. All of a sudden the team was stunned by losing its first string pitcher. “Buddie” Rice. After this the boys lost five out of the last seven games, which was partly due to the low batting average of the boys. Although the record isn’t all victories we know the boys did their best and much praise is due them. The members of the team were: G. Rice, J. Holton. F. Pollard. M. Tolaro, F. Porter, D. Murphy, S. Kaldasaro, F. Lawlor. T. Crimmins, R. Kemp, W. Kolosky, G. Lucicr, and L. Largess. Summary: Bellows Falls 3 Black River 2 • 4 Claremont 3 � 6 Claremont 3 • 0 Brattleboro 3 ft 1 Keene 8 � � 2 Brattleboro 3 ft 6 Black River 1 5 Springfield 6 ft 2 Keene 6 S Springfield 1 58 T II E S A M P L E R TRACK 194« Last year B. F. H. S. had a record breaking track team, under the excellent coaching of Mr. Barrett. A few of the outstanding men were Masten, Huntoon, Lovell, and Noyes. Masten unofficially broke all high school records by throwing the shot put forty-nine feet. Huntoon, the star runner, ran the half-mile in two minutes eight seconds. Lovell did ten feet three inches in the pole vault. Noyes took many first places in discus throwing and high jumping. Supporters of the team were: Masten, ('apt., Fitz- gerald, Fontaine, Gray, Hinds, Hobart, Kane, Kemp, Morey, Morris, Murphy, F. Porter, J. Porter, and Vosburgh. Summary: Bellows Falls, in the district meet at Rutland, entered five men in seven events. Bellows Falls 43 4 Rutland 4814 In the state meet at Burlington Bellows Falls placed fourth with «5 points. Bellows Falls 61 V£ Keene 5514 37 Vermont Academy 7« TENNIS Under the direction of Mr. Olbrych, the 1943 Tennis Team has established an outstanding record. Through- out the season they remained undefeated. Members of this fine team were: Saul Miller, Joseph Masten, Kenneth Noyes, and Angus Hebb. The B. F. men won two matches from Keene, one from Brattle- boro, and one from the Alumni. They tied Montpelier. The sensation of the season was up-and-coming, little Angus Hebb. He may be small but he can certainly slam those balls in the hardest places. JAVEE ACTIVITIES Junior Varsity basketball got off to a fine start this year with a victory of «8 to 8 over the St. Mary Javees of Claremont and ending with a 45 to «3 win over the B. F. Boy Scouts. Out of the nine games played five were wins and four losses. The outstanding players were Divoll, Higgins and Bartlett with the rest of the team as follows: Moreau, Hanson, Aumand, Harlow, Fencek, Kane, Slattery, Smith, Damon, Hammond, Ross, Rothstein, and Masten. The scores of games played during the basketball season of 1942-43 are: Bellows Falls 28 St. Mary’s 8 Bellows Falls 31 Claremont 30 Bellows Falls 29 North Walpole 26 Bellows Falls 29 Seniors 40 Bellows Falls 26 North Walpole 38 Bellows Falls 34 Seniors 54 Bellows Falls 43 Alstead 38 Bellows Falls 43 Alstead 46 Bellows Falls 45 B. F. Boy Scouts 23 JR. HIGH BASKETBALL This year’s Jr. High Basketball team didn’t have a coach because it was a pick-up team. Lowell Hanson was captain and George Hurlburt was manager. Only two games were played this season and they were with North Walpole In the first game they were beaten by a score of 66-3 with Hanson high scorer with three points. In the second game they were beaten by a score of 66-9 with Blake earning six points; Andosca, two and Hanson, one. The players were: Hanson, Blake, Flynn, Andosca, McLean, Ward, Lawrence Williams, Franklin Williams, Bowen, Peck, Lloyd Hutt and Franklin Hutt. BASEBALL ’43 So far, the Bellows Falls Baseball Nine have exper- ienced a tough season, dropping the first four games to their opponents. Poor defensive playing seemed to be the main reason for such a bad start. In their first game, B. F. faced V. A. in an up-and- down game, losing 7-4. Following this B. F. lost a tough, harc-hitting game to Springfield 12-11. This game saw a great deal of hitting on both sides. A strong Keene team gave B. F. its third defeat with a score of 12-2. At Brattleboro, the first out-of-town game, Bratt. won 10-5. B. F’s first win came in a return game with V. A. The hoys really played heads-up ball, winning 2-1, a game which saw good pitching and defensive playing on both sides. The remaining schedule is made up of return games with Stevens High, Claremont, Keene, and Spring- field. The squad consists of the following players: infielders, Dexter. Baldasaro, Holton and Barry; catchers, Grippo and Largess; pitchers. Gray and Davis; outfielders, Taylor, Aumand and Cray. Summary thus far: Bellows Falls 4 Vermont Academy 7 11 Springfield 1« 2 Keene 12 5 Brattleboro 10 2 Vermont Academy 1 RAH B. F. The stalwart name of B. F. High Will live in fame and never die, “Enter to learn—go forth to serve” That is a motto highly superb. Our teams may not always the championship cop Bill they're usually found near the top— The Purple and the White are we— Now Three big cheers for Victory. George Tucker OH! School, it is a lovely place. We love the teachers all. But one thing that we don’t like is We can’t talk in the hall The teachers watch with eagle-eye. To see that we behave. Yet in our history class they say. That Lincoln freed the slave. Not only is it from class to class. But even when it comes to noon. The teachers kick you out of the halls. And make you go to your room. When you reach your own home room. The teacher says, “Take your seat.” They w n’t let you stand in the corner, I wonder just where we can meet? The only solution that I know Is to forget to come to school. But, instead, take out your fish pole. And go to some nice shady pool. Charles Vosburgh 60 T II E S A M P L E R Now Roby’s a nice girl, and so She’s the type we all like to know She’s sporty and cute And not hard to suit Full of pranks, full of fun, full of go. Barbara Story (MR FACULTY We have Miss Brown with her preen dresses. And M iss Beaubien’s raven tresses, Mr. Crockett’s jazz band too, I think they’re pretty pood, don’t you? Mr. Davis’ bashful air. Not to mention his wavy hair. And Mr. Goldinp’s knowing look. When you come to school without a book. They are pood sports, fair and square, No finer teachers anywhere. Estelle O’Connor REMEM BKR Remember the day in English class that Marion drop- ped her book Then someone fell down on the floor and then the whole room shook The pood old times in Chemistry class When Mr. Davis made poison pas, Wc just sat there with eyes dripping And some of us pot really ripping In Sociology Class we discussed the problems of the day We talked about the “Victory Girls” and how they pot that way. So next year when we won’t be back. When we're in the Army, Navy and WAAC, We’ll remember the crazy things we did And the teachers who of us now are rid. Mary Bodine WHERE SHALL WE BE As I sit here in Study Hall. I wonder what it will be like next fall. When the kids trot back to school. Some to learn and some to fool. But where shall we be? Where shall we be, the Class of ’43, Most of us will be working for victory. The boys in the army, navy and marines. The girls in offices, at schools, or on defense machines. Or where shall we be? Even if we all were going back. There will be the old spirit the school will lack. For M iss Judd will be pone and Mr. Pitcher too. There will be many new ways to pet accustomed to Oh! Where will the Class of ’43 be? Jean Spicer Piercie, Piercie, we’d like to know Why that little blonde let you go. And we know you would like her back But now she has eyes for only Mac. Mary Bodine REMEMBER Remember oth period English? Of course, who could forget! The arguments that went on Only took us in deeper yet. “Bozo” says, “It’s a matter of opinion.” While Jim says, “It's how you look at it!” Definition of a schoolhouse: “A nursery for grown up children” (Quoting C. V.) And when V. B. began to read “Alice in Wonderland,” We sure could all see it!! Virginia Morrison MEMORIES Memories, Memories, oh golden thoughts of yore. Proms, and classes that were such a great bore. But we won’t forget them throughout a hard life. Through wealth and poverty and battle and strife. We’ll fight for the right and see the light. And keep up the spirit of the Purple and White. Richard Goodrich CLASS OF ’43 I think that I shall never see. Another class like ’43 Our class is really very rare. Another class cannot compare. Every member does his bit. To make our class a successful hit. Listen a moment and you’ll know, too. Just why our class is something new. We have Morris to laugh and holler. We have Goodrich to argue with Lawlor. We have Bob Huntoon’s strideful gait And Topsy running—nearly late. We have Siargie Steven’s blond hair And Jimmy Holton’s bashful air. We have Patty Sanborn’s lovely voice. And if we had to make a choice. There’s no class where we’d rather be Than in the class of ’43. Shirley Hart The Sampler Board of Bellows Falls High School wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to all our advertisers, who have made it possible for us to publish this, the twelfth volume of the Senior Sampler. 64 T H ESA M P L E H KEY TO JUST KIDS 1. Bradford Leach (in sailor uniform) 2. Francis and John Porter 3. Virginia Morrison 4. Margaret Kiendeau 5. John Aumand 0. Jeanne Davis 7. Bernice Buzzell 8. Bradford Leach (with Ball) !). John Cryan 10. Beatrice Barnes 11. J. Fitzgerald and E. Hankard OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY 1. Barbara Story 2. Virginia Morrison 3. Hugh Jakway 4. Marjorie Stevens 5. Katherine Vayo 7. Jean Stack 8. Robert Huntoon 9. Constance Bourassa 10. Ellen Hankard PICTURES SERVICE 1. Hubert Fitzgerald 2. T. Crimmins and P. Fitzgerald 3. James McMcnnamin 4. James Tidd 5. Helen Gay 6. Richard Dexter 7. Donald Kellogg 8. Corliss Sanborn 9. Alan Dexter 10. Francis Porter 11. George St. Lawrence 2. James Slattery 13. Guy Baldasaro 14. L. to R. 1st. Row—R. Crotty, T. Fitzgerald, G. O’Lct 2nd. Row—I. Cowing, J. Landers, M. Thomas 15. Bertram Roby 10. Gerald Rice 17. Ralph Keinp 18. Joseph Landers 19. Harold Ballinger 20. Edward Kent 21. Robert Roby 22. Daniel Brosnahan 23. William Landers 24. B. Leach, G. Jacobs 25. (i. Raymond, I). Brosnahan 20. 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Faulkner Compliments of ROCKINGHAM PRESS For News About Bellows Falls, Vt. Bellows Falls High School Read the BELLOWS FALLS TIMES THE S A M 1’ L E K 65 THE GREEN COMPANY I ncorporated Manufacturers of Munition Boxes and Cases Bellows Falls, Vermont THE WARREN KAY VANTINE STUDIO, INC. 160 Boylston St. Boston Massachusetts 66 T II E S A M P L E R Compliments of RAY’S GULF SERVICE BRIDGE ST. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Tel. 5 EDWARD R. FABIAN, Owner RAY SEWARD, Prop. 69 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Compliments of JERRY KEEFE SOX BROWN FASHION SHOPPE JOHN J. CONNELLY, JR., Prop. Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Compliments of HELEN DREW BEAUTY SALON THE OPERA HOUSE Congratulations To Dependable Insurance of all kinds B.F.H.S., 1943 THE E. L. WALKER INSURANCE INC. WHELAN DRUG STORE Trust Co. Bldg. T H E S A M 1' L E R 07 PERFORMING A DUAL ROLE FOR YOU and VICTORY Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations Diplomas YOUR BALFOUR MAN Sawyer G. Lee 200 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts L. G. BALFOUR CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS. Compliments of KANE IIEALY ESSO SERVICE STATION Range and Fuel Oil Phone 086 COMPLIMENTS Of GAY’S EXPRESS INC. BELLOWS FALLS CO-OP. CREAMERY INC. Tel. 48:5 Brookside Milk Cream 68 T HE S A M P L E K Compliments o COSTIN’S GARAGE Compliments of DR. E. E. TRASK Osteopathic Physician CRAY CHEVROLET SALES CRAY TIRE SERVICE Compliments of Monument Sq. Bellows Falls, Vt. GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CO. Phone 8.81 Compliments of Compliments of DR. VERA G. CONGDON HOTEL WINDHAM Compliments of Compliments of GATES GARAGE Hudson Sales Service AGNESE BEAUTY SHOP T II E S A M P L E R ($9 X. (). COTE JEWELRY-GIFTS Best Wishes To Class of 1948 THE ROCKINGHAM PLAYERS THE PIOUS CLASS OF “43” The class of “43” Was a very pious one you see. The fellows, who have raised the fun. Have gone to man Uncle Sammy’s guns. Beer cans again to symbolize The dryness of our crowd, Esquire pictures, an alarm clock too, To awaken all boys and girls. From all their boresome chores. But that is all the fun we have had, So you can see we were not bad. So in the future refer to us Only as the “Pious Bunch.” John Aumand ON THE LEDGE I will not mention his name. As he has already gained some fame By walking out on the building’s ledge. And almost falling off the edge. He’s been nicknamed the “human-fly”. And you can guess the reason why. He didn’t go out on his own free will. As he was forced out on the window sill. But nevertheless it was a remarkable feat. That he didn’t land right on his seat. But he’s a witty little fellow, and he survived all right. Considering that he dropped from quite a height. Gf.orck Ti OKKR Bellows Falls, t. Windsor, Vt. Agents for Bulova, Gruen, Waltham, Hamilton and Westfield Watches Gifts of all Kinds Diamonds from $45 to $450 RECIFE FOR THE AUMAND BOYS Take two suits, almost alike (Usually dark blue) Place in two very good fellows I'll give you the rules: (For each) A keen, interested look A mind comparable to a book, Add a touch of curiosity. Brown hair, blue eyes, you see Add politeness, friendliness and “sich” Place all together and well mix. If you can’t distinguish them in classes John is the one with the curly hair And Bill, the one with glasses. Bertha Ballou “OBA” Dow n in corner of study hall. There sits a lad who is rather tall, His name is Johnny but they call him “Oba” You seldom see him looking sober. His grin just spreuds from ear to ear, You can’t help laughing, too, when he is near. He starts the morning by being gay And he continues to laugh all thru the day. The class of ’ 3 would certainly be quiet. If “Oba” weren’t there to start a riot. Shirley Hart 70 THE SAMPLER Compliments of JIM CAPROX’S PAINT AND WALL PAPER SHOP Carmote Paints Art Supplies MARRE FRUIT STORE Fresh Peanuts, Popcorn, Fruit and Vegetables Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Compliments of ENDICOTT JOHNSON SHOES PARK DINER 24 Hour Service Meal Tickets Honored Here Opp. Rockingham Hotel FLETCHER’S NEWS SHOP AND LUNCHEONETTE Compliments of BURNS BARBER SHOP Greeting Cards and Gifts High School Business Appreciated Candy 10 Westminster St. Compliments of W. H. BODINE SONS ZENO’S BAKERY Plumbing — Heating Pittsburg Paints T HE S A M I� L E R 71 L. H. UFFORD CO. INC. COMPLIMENTS Roofing and Sheet Metal of Rock Wool Insulation Modene Paints 6 Island St. Bellows Fa Is, Vt. SUPERSET BRUSH COMPANY INC. Best of Luck To The Class of 1943 Sporting Goods Bostonian Shoes FENTON HENNESSEY Men’s Quality Clothing GEORGE E. PAGE Bellows Falls, Vt. Ti THE S AMPLER Compliments of Compliments of NOYES HARDWARE JOSEPH LYONS HARDWARE-PAINT BEAUTY SIIOl PE KITCHENWARE Square Phone 144 Compliments of J. H. FAUGHT SON Typewriters Compliments of Bellows Falls Auto Supply THE FIRESTONE STORE Compliments of Compliments of STAR HOTEL CHILDREN’S TOG SHOP SHAW'S PHARMACY Compliments of The Prescription Store A Bellows Falls, Vt. FRIEND T 11 E SAMPLER 73 FIRST WITH TIIE LATEST STYLE CENTRE Bellows Falls, Yt. „ Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL STORE Bellows Falls, Yt. SERVICE WITH A SMILE Tel. 416 You are always welcome to examine the Compliments of stock of Howard Hardware WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK SPORTING GOODS BELLOWS FALLS, YT. Baseball, Badminton, Basketball, Golf, A good place for your savings Tennis, Football Member FISHING TACKLE Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Toys, Games, Books $.5000 Maximum Insurance For Each Depositor HOWARD HARDWARE CO. 66 Years On The Square 74 T II E S A M P L E R Compliments of We Bake Our Own Good Things to Eat Where Quality’s Sought We Can’t Be Beat RELIABLE BARGAIN STORE LEONARD’S FOOD SHOP 93 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Yt. Compliments of Compliments of HUBBARD, PARKER, SMALL INC. A. SERLIN Compliments of G. GRIPPO Shoe Repairing Service Compliments of ROCKINGHAM AUTOMOTIVE STORE 38 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Yt. Auto Parts Accessories MOTOROLA Car Radios GUARANTEED Tires, Batteries, Sporting Goods, House Paints Fishing Tackle, Lawn and Garden Tools THE BOSTON STORE Compliments of SIMONEAU SERVICE STATION BELLOWS FALLS TYDOL GAS and OIL SQUARE NEW and USED CARS T HE S A M 1' 1, E K 7.5 Practice Thrift Make your future secure by depositing a portion of your earnings in our Savings Department BELLOWS FALLS TRUST COMPANY Compliments of J. J. NEWBERRY CO. Bellows Falls, Vt. Member of F. D. I. C. Buy U. S. War Bonds ALBERT H. DICK’S SHOE STORE Compliments of ENNA JETTICK AND RED CROSS SHOES FOR WOMEN SLATTERY’S CLEANING WALKOVER AND CO-OPERATIVE SHOES FOR MEN Sendee J. J. FENTON CO., INC. Compliments of “Always Reliable’’ ROCKINGHAM THEATRE 76 THE SAMPLER Compliments of Compliments of ROYAL FURRIERS T. P. KENNEY 16 Square Bellows Falls, Vt Compliments of Compliments of A A FRIEND FRIEND Compliments of Compliments of THE CHIMES CAFE Good Place to Eat ADD-TU-SHOPPE Air Conditioned Compliments of Compliments of NORTH WALPOLE CASH BARBIEIU’S RESTAURANT MARKET S. KARPINSKI, Prop. North Walpole, N. H. utograpfjs; !Uutograpf)£