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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1947 volume:

THE S A M PEER 2 FOREWORD So that old acquaintances will never he forgotten and that our happy days at Bellows Falls High will always retain a special place in our hearts, we, the Sampler Board, present this yearbook of the Class of ’47. It is our earnest hope that you will treasure this hook as a record of memories and in years to come may it revive the happy times you’ve had here. If this hope is realized, our greatest pleasure will come from the fact that we have helped to recall such memories. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword.......................................... i Sampler Board..................................... 3 Faculty........................................... 5 Class Officers................................... fi Class Day......................................... 8 Who’s Who......................................... 9 Senior Knocks................................... 2( Ye Olde Senyure Classe........................... 80 Class Will....................................... 31 Class Prophecy................................... 31 Junior Class..................................... 37 Sophomore Class.................................. 37 Freshman ('lass.................................. 37 Junior High...................................... 37 Organizations.................................... 40 Dramatics, Music, other Activities............... 45 Athletics........................................ 50 Senior Poets..................................... 55 Chuckles........................................ 51) Key to Pictures.................................. «2 Advertising...................................... «3 THE SAMPLER SAMPLER BOARD OF 1947 Editor-in-chief, Elizabeth Grignon Claudia Lisai Assistant Editors Jean Donovan Marianne O’Connor Shirley Lake Typists Shirley N’owers Jean Shufeldt Business Manager Jean Page Assistant Business Managers, Anne Gay and Lawrence Fontaine Art Editor, Marilyn Wheeler Faculty Advisor, Henry B. Osborn FACULTY THE SAMPLER 5 FACULTY Mr. Homer B. Ashland Superintendent of Schools University of Vt., Ph., B., Ed. M. Mr. Hilton C. Holland. Principal Tufts College, B. S. Columbia University, M. A. Mr. Henry B. Osborn Assistant Principal French, Spanish Brown University, Ph. B. Miss Emma Andreae Home Economics Iowa State Teachers College, B. S. Iowa State College Berea College University of Wyoming Miss Priscilla Bedell Music Supervisor University of N, H., B. A. New England Conservatory of Music Mr. Stephen J. Belaski Art Vesper George School of Art Miss Virginia M. Brown English, Guidance Boston University, A. B. University of Vermont, A. M. Mr. Frank Bush Band and Orchestra Mr. James Curran Science, Mathematics, and Shop University of Mass. Princeton University University of Chicago American and International, B. A. Mr. Paul F. Davis Science, Math, Visual Aids, Aeronautics University of New Hampshire, B. S., M. E. Mr. William J. Dynan Commercial Boston College, B. S. Boston University, School of Ed. Mr. John A. Finger, Jr. Mathematics Mass. Institute of Technology Mr. Norman R. Golding Mathematics, Shop University of New Hampshire, B. S. Miss Ann Hennessey English Keene Teachers’ College Mrs. Dorothy Jones Physical Education Posse School of Physical Education Temple University, B. S. Mr. Donald Kellogg English Colby, A. B. Mrs. Mildred Lamson History, Social Science University of Vermont, Ph. B , M. A. Mr. Gerald McCarthy Sociology, U. S. History St. Michael’s College, A. B., M. A. Mr. Walter Olbrych Commercial Northampton Commercial College Mr. Ralph H. Potter Social Studies Keene Teachers’ College University of Vermont Miss Catherine Santamaria Commercial Salem Teachers’ College, B. S. in Ed. Boston University, Ed. M. Mr. Arthur Schneider Physical Education New York University, B. A. Mrs. Arthur Schneider Home Economics University of Vermont, B. S. Miss Catherine Wilcox Latin, English University of Vermont, A. B., Ed. M. Mr. Stanley A. Witt Mathematics University of Vermont, B. S. (i THE SAMPLER CLASS OFFICERS President................Edward Capron Secretary..............Jeanne Farr Vice-President............James Ross Treasurer............Margaret O'Brien CLASS COLORS CLASS MOTTO CLASS FLOWER Maroon and Gray Success is our destiny; Red Rose Ambition our guide HONOR STUDENTS First Honor...................................Jean Shufeldt Second Honor..................................Marilyn Wheeler Third Honor...................................Ann West Other honor students alphabetically arranged Edward Capron Kenneth Currier Elizabeth Grignon George Wylie Patricia Herrick Ernest Moore Yerlie Ufford s THE SAMPLER CLASS DAY PROGRAM Processional Edward Capron Jeanne Farr Lawrence O’Connor George Wylie Kenneth Currier Carl Garrett Paul Routhier Ernest Moore Duet Deborah Hanson Samuel Mercurio Solo Samuel Mercurio Presentation of Yearbook Elizabeth Grignon Remarks Mr. Hilton C. Holland Moving up of classes Class Song School Song Recessional President’s Welcome Who’s Who in '47 Solo Will Prophecy Instrumental Music Class Gifts CLASS SONG Tune: Missouri Waltz Come with us along the road of school-day memories, Hear of many friendships that will never, never, cease. Now sing with us this tune, at this time in June, Of many glad days while on our high school way. We will ne’er regret, nor will this class e’er forget, Throughout all the coming years, with all their joys and tears, Experiences gained, the lessons we’ve learned All our high school days. Let’s return to Freshman, Sophomore, and our Junior days, Back to books and plays and sports and fun in many ways. There were thrilling football and basketball games That won for us honors and added to our fame. All of us as Seniors do salute this grand old school. School of fine traditions, known throughout New England Let us sing with thanks her praises now. As from her halls we proudly bow. CHARLES LAM LEIN THE SAMPLER 9 WHO’S WHO JUNE ABBOTT General “June” “ All's fair in lore and tear” Basket)) ill 4, 3; Interclass Volleyball 4, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 4, 3, t: ' oftball 4, 3, 4; Glee Club I. 4, 4: Christinas Cantata 4, 4; Operetta 4. 4; Spot- light Club 3, 4; Monitor System 4: Hi! Schooler 1, 4: “June Mad 4. Whenever anyone mentions a joke or humorous incident yo i can bet that June has her two cents in on the deal. One of the most happv-go- lucky dam- sels of the class and a gal blessed with a golden disposition, June has kept things rolling with her humor. Perhaps that’s why she walked off with four n tables! Her connections with the opposite sex are many. Giftel with looks and a charming personality, the cards spell a sunny future for Jun • on her ranch in the West! CHARLES ANDERSON General “Charlie” “Man in the on y animal tha’ blushes” Baseball 1; Glee Club 4, 4; Spring Concert 4. Charlie is a representative of Bartonsville who has contributed to making our school days happy and mischievous. He is always smiling and is known for his sporty walk. Stop! Listen! Yes, it’s Charlie coming down the hall, full speed ahead. He’s a good friend and a regular guy. We all a rce that it takes loads of ambition to come down every morning from such a distance. We can imagine that the school bus holds many secrets for Charlie. ROBERT ANDOSCA General “Xoot” “Books cannot a’lrays please, hoteerer good; Minds are not erer rearing for their food” Basketball 1; Interclass Basketball 4; Baseball 1. Bob can really look innocent when he wants to and in the course of one school day he certainly has to. The teachers are finally catching on, so poor Bobby and Lady Luck arc separating. His Dad's car gets quite a work-out from him. If cars could talk, we could write pages and pages of his private life but we’ll let him off easy. He says lie’s going to be a professional furniture mover. After all the moving he did for plays we can vouch for his experience. This jovial, good natured fellow has a great many pals an 1 not all boys! ERNEST BLANCHARD General “Doc” “Let's ta'k of grares, of worms and epitaphs” Football I, . 4: Glee Club 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4: Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop, 3; Hi! Schooler 1, 4, 8; An Old Spanish Custom” 4: June Mad 4 Ernie is the good-nature I kid who hails from Gageville. He is one of those persons who is always cheerful and even-tempered, with a friendly atti- tude toward all his friends. His sharp wit and grand sense of humor have made some of his classes far from dull. Ernie proved in his junior year that he ha . the ability to be an orator, ending up with thire! prize in the State Oratorical Contest. He also has proven his athletic skill in football. His love-life seems a mystery, but perhaps a senior still holds his heart! DORIS BODINE General “Dor s” “Of grnt'e son to human rare a friend Basketball 8, 4; Interclass Basketball 3, t: Interclass Volleyball 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Christmas Cantata 3, 4: Operetta L Doris is another one of our gals who is rather quiet and unassuming. She has a popular rating in Windsor. Say. what’s Iris name, Doris, or would that be telling? Mrs. Jones will lose a good player when graduation takes Doris! Besides having athletic ability Doris is always on hand to offer services. For a while we wondered whether or not the food in the cafeteria was the big attrac- tion. We doubt it! With a good disposition and a splendid sense of humor you’ll go far. College Eddie THE SAMPLER KDWAKI) CAPRON If is very hard In seek to please everybody’ Student Advisory Hoard 4, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal t: Senior Class President 4; Home R run President 3; Hoys State 3; Freshman Reception 4; Christmas Dance 3. Meet our class president, the boy who has led us through our last year with Hying colors. Eddie has proven his splendid leadership and ability by being an outstanding student. Of course, all his life isn’t school. Oh. no! Eddie has his love-life ami plenty of it. Fletcher’s will be lost without its star worker. Never a day goes by that Eddie isn't seen busily working away, either at some chore or at keeping the help company. Eddis is another honor student and was voted smartest boy. MARY CETTO General “ Then she will talk; ye gads how she will talk Mary Glee Club 3; Music Festival 3; ‘ Au Old Kentucky Garden” 3; Cafeteria; Home Room Represent live 4; Junior Prom 3; Jr. High School Tournament 4; Librarian, 3. Mary is a gal with a cheerful and happy-go-lucky disposition. We wonder what Newberry’s will do without her. The same goes for the fire department for she has been a morale builder for both. A friend to all ami one born with a glorious sense of humor, Mary has a wide range of pals. She is quite a chemist. At every laboratory period the Cetto—O’Connor experiment always took the cake. “Hut it was loads of fun,” Mary says! You’ll make a wonderful nurse. PETER CRAFTS General Pete Still water runs deep Activities at Stoneham High, Stoneham, Mass; Hasehall 1, 4, 3; Football 1, 4; Traffic Monitor 3. Pete is the one fellow in the class of ’47 from whom we never hear a word. Perhaps, if w« got to know him better., that covering of silence would unveil a true, jolly fellow. The Crafts- Tolin combination is quite the thing. A word of advice is, “Don’t do everything Dean tells you to do!” Dean hasn’t succeeded in some of his bigger and more dangerous plots. Hut time will tell. “To listen is to learn” may well be his motto, for Pete does just that. With looks, a nice smile and brains we’re sure of your success. DANIEL CRAY General Dapper Hell is empty—all the devils are here (ilec Club 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. If anyone should ask, “Who’s the fellow in the class of ’47 who kept it live- ly and jumping its past four years at R. F. H. S.?” quickly reply, “Danny Cray, the wit and joker.’ Dan is never without a joke or remark in answer to every- thing the teachers say. He’s the reason teachers need a vacation. When the teachers start to shout, no one needs to look to see who the victim is. He could be innocent, but, with that Irish grin and spark of deviltry in his eyes, Dan is the logical suspect. He also has a way with the women. We can truthfully say our class wouldn’t be complete without Dan. KENNETH CURRIER College Butch Leave lit- bottle on the chimney piece and don't ask me to take none, but let me put my lips to it when I am so disposed J. V. Football 1: Varsity Football 3, V; Husketball 3, 4; Hasehall 1. 3, I; Interclass Hasketball 4; Glee Club 4; Class Vice President 4; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 4; “An Old Spanish Custom 4; Boy’s State 3. There’s no doubt about it; Hutch is the tallest boy in the class! And he really uses his size to an advantage. In all major sports Hutch has been a star and a most valuable player. On a dance floor he is one of the best. Hutch has had more than his share of women while in school. Springfield seems to be popular with him but B. F. still holds his interests. His secret ambition is to be able to drive his car without holding on to the steering wheel! This swell athlete is a regular guy! THE SAMPLER 11 FRANCIS DION General “Stretch” “Where lairs end tyranni begins” J. V. Football 1; Varsity Football 8, 4: Glee Club 1, 2; Spotlight Club 4, 3, 4: Latin Club 1; Freshman Reception 4; Football Formal 4; “Trvstin Place” 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4: “Message From Khufu” 4; “June Mad” 4. Stretch is the name we’ve given to the tall, lanky end on our football squad. He says he’d rather ski than eat. And we don’t wonder after all the time he spent at the Ski Howl this winter. What’s this we hear about you wanting to be a famous correspondent! Now we know. Remember, when you become famous, you got your start with Hi! Schooler. Another fellow-classmate who is a gifted dancer. Stretch has been the life of the class. Mr. MacCarthy will be lost without you. Stretch. But, won’t we all? ELLEN JEAN DONOVAN General “Jean” “Why hurry—What'ft the use!” Interclass Vollyeball 4; Interclass Basketball 4. 4; Inter gym Basketball 4; Badminton 4; Glee Club 4, 8, 4; Special (Bee Club 4; Spotlight Club, 8, 4; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Hi! Schooler Staff 4, 8; Senior Sampler 4; “The Gypsy Rover” 4; “An Old Kentucky Garden 8; “An Old Spanish Custom” 4; Playnite 4; Senior Play 4. Don’t let that quiet manner deceive you. Jean is a girl who gets around. Physically she is in Bellows Falls, but mentally she is thinking of Bennington. Just get her started and Jean will talk endlessly about Ray. Oh well we would too! May your future be filled with happiness. We can’t see how you can be sad in your new Chevrolet! We know we wouldn’t be! EDWARD OCR ELL General “Chick” “ can be pushed just so far” Chick is one of the spark plugs of the class always in there with a joke and being a good sport if it’s on him. He is one of those responsible for keeping sociology class rolling and adding gray hairs to Mr. MacCarthy's head. He’s always ready and willing to make some fun for himself or for some one else. Chick is happy-go-lucky with not a care in the world. We envy his good nature. Maybe some day you’ll tell us how you manage to be so cheerful. JEANNE FARR College “Jeanne” “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart” Interclass Volleyball 4: Glee ('lub 4; Latin (’lid) 4; Monitor 8, 4; Student Advisory Board 8; Class Secretary 8, 4; Secretary of A. A. 4; Spotlight (’lub 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Christmas Dance 8; Fresh- man Reception 4; Playnight 8; Hi! Schooler I, 4; “June Mad” 4; Girls State 8; Junior High Tournament 4; Home Room Secretary 4, 8; Christmas Cantata 4: “Old Spanish Custom” 4. Jeanne is forever with something on her mind, whether it's her duties as class secretary or her associations with the opposite sex Her love-life is very mixed up, but we all know one of our fellow classmates who will be sad when graduation comes along. Whether it’s Athens or Westminster, he is a lucky fellow who gels this gal. She’s smart, attractive, and full of initiative. She has a way that gets her places and things. May you be the success in the future that vou are in high school. • � WILLIAM FARRELL College BiU” “He is the eery pineapple of politeness” Baseball Manager 1: Senior Hop 8; Freshman Reception 3; Managing Editor Hi! Schooler 4; Monitor 3, 4; Student Advisory Board 4. Bill is one of the nicest and smartest boys in the class. He’s quiet and polite, plus being an all-round good sport. If you see him sort of starry-eyed, you’ll soon know the reason. It’s a certain neighbor of his in Westminster. Besides leading a busy love-life. Bill has managed to come through with wonderful marks. We sometimes wonder whether he’ll be another Einstein! His dad’s ear has seen plenty of action this year. It’s a wonder it isn’t all worn out. Perhaps it deserves a diploma, too! THE SAMPLER ARNOLD FISHER College Fisher” .scholar and a gent'eman ripe and good Football 3. t; Spanish Club 3, 4: Latin Club 1; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 8. Bartonsville gift to the class of ’47. that’s Arnold! Here is the ace of the •L V. Football team, and all-round good sport and friend. His car is always filled after school, heading for places unknown but to Arnold. For an innocent, shv-looking fellow, Arnold has had many girls in his life. Sometimes we wonder what goes on behind that reserved manner of his. Someday perhaps we’ll know. We do know he isn’t as quiet as he appears to be. LAWRENCE FONTAINE General Bub” There was a .star danced, and under that ira.s born” Special Glee Club 4; Spotlight Club 4, 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Sophomore Night 4; IMaynight t; Freshman Reception 4; Sock Dance, 3: Hi! Schooler 4; “An Old Spanish Custom” 4: Sampler Board 4. Throughout our four years in B. F. H. S. Bub has established himself as : n ever popular senior class member with his keen sense of humor and great ability on the dance floor. The “hotter” the music the better for Bub. His frequent jaunts to Springfield were always fun. “The girls were just good dancers. he tells everyone. But we know better. But, nevertheless, Bub’s smart wit and everlasting smile will bring him the key to good fortune. LEON FREDERICK Genera! “Xrrer say more than is necessary Leon Baseball 1. Boys like Leon are very few and far between in the class of ’47. If, at any time, you enter study hall, Leon can usually be seen calmly studying while the rest of the room is in an uproar. He is very calm and collected. In fact, we think it would take more than an atom bomb to stir his nerves. He is quite industrious. Holding down a job at Farr’s Garage and keeping up in your school work is no easy job. But having such a likeable way and friendly manner makes Leon an ideal fellow. CARL GARRETT College Carl” Without music—life would be a mistake” Baseball I; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra I, , 3, 4; Glee Club i, 8; All State Band 3, 4; All New England Band 4; Latin Club Hi! Schooler 3; “The Gvpsv Rover” 2; “A Young Man’s Fancy” 4. Carl, better known as the Gene Krupa of our class, is quite the man with the women, as well as the drums, handling both equally well. He has a long list of accomplishments! We are very proud of Carl, because he passed the difficult navy test. How Carl manages to divide his time between a certain little sophomore, school and dance jobs is beyond us. Carl’s chief ambition is to be a re(d wolf! But we think that he does pretty well as it is. ANNE GAY Commercial Anne” “ hate nobody; 1 am in charily with the world” Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Home Ec Club 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Sock Dance 8; Freshman Reception 4; Hi! Schooler 3;Senior Sampler Board 4; Varsity Cheerleader 8, 4. “The best cheerleader in thestateof Vermont,” says her favorite admirer. When you see a group of kids roaring with laughter, Anne is in the midst of them. She’s always smiling, always “gay.” Dance? Vera Ellen has nothing on her. Her p pularity is perhaps flue to her cheerfulness and friendliness. Anne has taken an active interest in school affairs. We’d all like to know— jest how many hearts have you broken? Our hats are off to you, kid! We certainly envy your ability to win the heart of everyone around you. THE SAMPLER ELIZABETH GRIGNON College Libby ' “Little strokes fell great oaks Interclass Volleyball 4; Inter-gyin basketball 4: Interclass Basketball 4: Latin Club 4, 3; Spotlight Club 1, 4, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Foot- ball Formal 4: Senior Hop 3; Junior From 3; Freshman Reception 4; Editor- in-chief of Hi! Schooler 3; Hi! Schooler Staff 4, 3; “Knave of Hearts” 1; “June Mad” t; Curtis Magazine Drive 1, 4; Home Room Treasurer 2: Stu- dent Advisory Board 2, 3; Chairman of S. A. B. 4; Monitor 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Vice Chairman 3, 4; Cafeteria Cashier 3, 4; Jr. High Tournament Official 3, t; Girls State 3; Journalism Medal 3; A. A. Treasurer 4; I). A. R Good Citizenship Girl 4. She’s the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Girl of 1947, so there’s no need to tell you Libby is a wonderful girl with a super personality. You can see by all her activities that Libby has done a good deal of work for our class. And don’t think we don’t appreciate it. Maybe the reason why Libby gets around to so many places in such a short time isthe fact that she’s so tiny and can really get up speed in our long halls! But yet she still has time to study enough to get an honor, and keep all the girls worrying about the shortage of men in our class. We think that Boston University should feel honored to get ou little Libby. HELEN GRIGNON Commercial Helen As merry as the day is long Interclass Basketball t; Volleyball U. Softball 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Hi! Schooler 2. 4; Interclass Basketball 4; Volleyball 4; Softball 4; Librarian 1, 4,3; Cafeteria 1, 4; Junior High Tournament 4: t; Hi! Schooler 4, 4. A cute kid with a smile for everyone and a happy disposition, that's Helen. She is another gal who trudges up to the typing room every night after school. We doubt whether its because she’s in love with the subject. Be sides beingalways busy with homework she leads a very busy social life. What- ever she does or says, you can bet that Franklin is in on it. Helen is one person who gets along with everyone. We wish you luck. You seem to have fared well with it already. DEBORAH HANSON College Deb “Afan has his will—but woman has her way Interclass Volleyball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Interclass Basketball 4; Cheer- leader 1. 4, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; New England Chorus 4; All State Chorus 4; Portsmouth Chorus 4: Spotlight Club 4, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Librarian 4; “The Trysting Place” 4; “A Wedding” 3; “June Mad” 4; “The Gypsy Rover” 4; “An Old Kentucky Garden” 3; “An Old Spanish Custom” 4; State Contest Play 3; Monitor 4. Beauty, brains, personality plus,this explains our Deborah. She’s our blond siren. Deb has shown outstanding leadership in school activities. As an actress she is tops ami as a cheerleader we wonder where she gets all her pep. Deb also was gifted with a lovely voice. Besides her various activities she finds time for a busy life. More than one of our fellow classmates have had stars in their eyes when the subject of Deborah comes up. We know that with your talent, Deb, you’ll be a wonderful success. BERNADETTE HAYES General “Bernie • “ don't be!ire there s no such person Interclass Volleyball 1, 4; Basketball 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, t; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Hi! Schooler 3; “Old Lady Shows Her Medals” 3; “Gypsy Rover 4; “Old Kentucky Garden” 3; “An Old Spanish Custom” 4; New England Music Festival 4; Cafeteria. Here’s a girl who has an answer to everything. Where she gets them is beyond us. Bernie has a wonderful personality and is a quiz kid when it comes to English or history. She has drawn some loud laughter in sociology class. Mr. MacCarthy never knows what this Irish lassie will say next. Never mind, Bernie, the class would be dull without yo Her love interests have been many. A swell kid, Bernie is always there when you need her. She is a pal to all. SHIRLEY IIEARNE General Shirt I nerer let studying interfere with my education Interclass Softball 1; Interclass Basketball 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Librarian 1, 4. If there ever was an Irish colleen as Irish as Shirl, then we’d like to meet her. Shirl’s very friendly, cute, and gifted with natural curly hair. Bowling and dancing usually find Shirl a participant. She is a gal who doesn’t worry about dates. She only worries about excuses to get out of them. If there’s any loud chattering, Shirley usually has her two-cents worth in it. But we’d be lost without her. As a nurse you’ll be wonderful. We wouldn’t mind being the patient. 14 THE SAMPLER EDWIN HEBB General Eddie” I must complain the cards are ill-shuffled till I hare a good hand” Manager, J. V. Basketball 1; Hand 1; Hi! Schooler 2; Spotlight Club 8; ’ Knave of Hearts ’ 1. See that fellow with the cute girl! Why, it’s none other than our pal, Eddie, sporting his girl in his luxurious ear. Oh well Eddie, we’re just jealous! If there ever was anyone more full of fun and humor than this lad. then we’d like to meet him. One of the best sports in the class, Eddie has settled right down to work this year and has done a perfect job. We know that if you keep up the work you’re capable of, you’ll be an outstanding alumnus of the school. MARGARET HENDERSON General Marg” “A companion that is cheeful it worth go'd” Basketball 8, 4; Softball 2, 8, 4: Interclass basketball .8, 4; Interclass Volleyball 8, 4; Operetta 2; Glee Club 1, 2. Marg is the girl who joined us during our sophomore year from Vilas High. Her personality and good looks have endeared her to all of us. We hear Marg is loads of fun, but just get her inad, and wow! Watch out. Her one am- bition is to be a hairdresser, that is. if a certain someone doesn’t interfere. As a basketball player, you’re tops. A girl with fin? athletic ability, Marg has a quiet and reserved way which makes her a friend to all. PATRICIA HERRICK Commercial Patty “ The wrong way always seem the mor • reasonable Intcrclass Basketball 1. 2, 3; Band Majorette 1, 2: Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8: Monitor Club 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3. A number one typist and an expert dancer, both of these apply to Pat. Pat has kept up excellently in her marks and held down a job as secretary as well. Pat is another one of the many who is a firm believer in Friday night dances. But we wonder if dancing is t e only drawing card. It can’t be! Look at the diamond she got! Pat. with looks and charm, will always be at the top of the ladder f s recess. K 'ep on being yourself and you’ll get by. GEORGE HOLTON General Pug” “She had an education, and that was good for her . ut when she twitted me on mine, ’tw is carrying things too fur” Football 2. 8, 4: Basketball 3, 4: J. V I, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; S. A. B. 4; Monitor 4; Sophomore Class President; Hi! Schooler 2; Bovs State 3. An excellent athlete, a goo 1 sport, a fine fellow, and one whoalw ys has a smile for you that’s our George. He has been outstanding in every sport he’s gone out for an I has proven his skill in each. George has also had his share of women. Here’s a gentlemen who prefers blondes! We sometimes wonder how the S. A. B. and A. A. meetings would get along without George throwing in a few remarks. With your ski.I, brains and ability you are our all-American boy!!! BEVERLY HOUSE General Bee” Blushing is the colour of virtue” GDe Club 1, 3; Special Glee Club 3; Vermont Music Festival 1. Bev is that quiet (?) blonde-haired, blue-eved girl who wants to get along with everyone. At present her time is pretty well taken up with a lad from North Walpole. Don’t mind us, Bev! Don’s a swell kid. Her winsome ways make her a hit with her friends. Smiling and friendly regardless of weather or circumstance, dev leads a very busy life. She’s always on the go but in a very quiet way. Her looks and personality spell the formula for success. T HE S A M P L E R 15 MARION Hl’RLBURT Commercial Manny” Laughter is her joy” Inlerclass Volleyball 4: Interclass Softball 4; dee Club 2, 4; Operetta 8. Marion’s the girl with the hearty laugh and friendly smile. She’s seldom seen with a frown on her face. Ask her what her favorite subject is and with- out hesitation she’ll say,‘‘TV PI NO.” She’s another member of the pro up that spends so much time in the typing room. And they’re not up there just to keep Miss Santamaria company either, they’ll inform you. She’s a good friend an.l one you always like to have around. MARION JEANNOTTE General Manny” If you slop to he hind, yon must swerre often from your path” Cafeteria. Marion seems to be busy all the time, whether it’s getting her assignments done or working busily at Benny’s. She is a very industrious cafeteria worker. But at times she keeps the cashier’s time occupied too. Oh well, we would too! Marion is on the quiet side, but yet she is a very friendly person. She is one of the few people in the class who always has her assignments done and done right. We envy her ambition. BERNICE JOHNSON General “Bernice” “Hernice, like all good women, has a temper of her own” Interclass Basketball 1; Librarian 8; Cafeteria; Junior Prom, 3; Junior High Tournament 4. Here’s the blonde bomber from North Walpole. What is it they say? “Gentlemen prefer blondes.” Bernice has her share of men, so we’ll agree that i s true. She went to all the tournaments in Rutland, but of course, it was the tournament that wa the big attraction. At least that’s what she says. But we think differently on the subject! Bernice is another gal who always seems to be in a fix. J. J. Newberry’s is quite a place to work, isn’t it! You meet more people! Nursing is her future and this profession gains a No. 1 candidate. JOSEPH JOY General Bobby” “ The more we argued the question, the more we didn’t agree” Operetta 4; Baseball Basketball Monitor 3. 4; Captain, Curtis Drive 4; Spotlight. Club 4. Bobby is the boy who is always ready to hop in an I take over every situa- tion that may arise. He has set a good many feminine hearts a-Hutter, but seems to favor a sophomore. With his personality ai d wit he has won many friends in both sets. Bobby is one who will get by in everything he doc . Just keep on making everyone as happy as you’ve made us, and you’ll always get by. STAN LEY KARPINSKI College Karp” “.4 wo'f among ladies is an awful thing” Football 1. 4, 3, 4; Baseball Manager I; Basketball Manager i, I; Basket- ball 1; Spotlight Club 3; Junior Prom 3; Thanksgiving Ball 4; Hi! Schooler 4; Operetta 4; “June Mad” 4; Monitor 4. Here is one of the senior class’s star athletes. This lad, who hails from North Walpole, never leaves the cl a s with a dull moment. You certainly cause Mr. MacCarthy some baffling moments but without them sociology wouldn’t be any fun. Buddy has shown quite an interest in females this year, but we won’t go into that. This jovial, good-natured fellow has proven him- self one of the outstanding members of the class. Hi T H E S A M P L E R EDWARD KISS ELL Genera' Eddie “.1 good sport is somebody worth while' Baseball 1, 2; J. V. Football 8; Basketball 1. Eddie is one of those quiet (???) boys from North Walpole. What Eddie does in his npare time, that is on his nights off from the Opera House, is bevond us, but we can bet that it isn’t spending a peaceful evening at home. When you hear roars of laughter issuing from the back of study hall, it’s just Eddie letting loose with another one of his masterpieces. How he can remember all those formulas in chemistry is beyond us, but he does it. With his determina- tion he is sure to go far. RUTH LAKE General “Huihie The silent girl is the best to listen to Softball 8; Basketball .8; Interclass Volleyball 8; Field Hockey 1; Chorus 2; Glee Club 8, 4; Operetta 8; Home Ec Club 2, 8. Kuth-with the soft voice and quiet manner. Yes, she may seem quiet but, when you aren’t looking, she really gets things done. Do you want to know anything about Peter the Great or perhaps the (lates of the French Revolution? Well, then, just consult Ruth, the history expert of the class. She is one of the few who always has iier homework done. But besides accomplishing this feat Ruth manages a busy life outside of school. We’re glad you’re graduating with us Ruth, and may you have success. SHIRLEY LAKE Commercial Skirl In the twinkling of an eye Interclass Basketball 4; B. F.; Interclass Hockey 1; Chorus 1, Robinson Seminary, Exeter, N. II. Do you know of a gal in our class who actually gets about the school quiet- ly? Well, in case you don’t know it’s Shirley, the gal who has the job of running from room to room every morning collecting those little pink slips of paper. How she manages to have so much pep at that time of the morning is beyond us. Shirl is always seen with sister Ruth. They prove that sisters really can get along together. Shirl is a competent secretary. Keep it up! 'm CHARLES LAM LEIX College Chuck Men of few words are the best men •L V. Basketball 8; Glee Club 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Spotlight Club 8, 1; Senior Hop 3; Sock Dance 8; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 8; Office Assist- ant 4. Being such a noisy class, it’s a wonder there is anyone as quiet as Chuck in it. Chuck is one of the more industrious boys of the class. He’s shy but has a mischievous eye by which you can tell he isn’t always so quiet. In chemistry he has proven to be one of the class’s leading chemists. Who knows maybe some day you’ll be famous. Sometimes we wonder what Dan will do without his star worker. Chuck is usually seen fixing some of the school’s property. Here’s luck to you, in your college career. BEVERLY LAMPHERE Commercial Rev Flirtation without intention (ilee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Sock Dance 3. Ah! Here’s our sweet gal with the Ipana smile who hails from Gageville. Bev has done a splendid job as drum majorette plus being one of the band’s greatest assets. She has had many love affairs, but at present a certain lad from over the river is in the limelight. Bev is another gal gifted with looks and personality. Both of these add up to a swell friend. Perhaps that’s why she has so many admirers. THE SAMPLER 17 CLAUDIA LIS AI General Clara” This trill last out a night in Russia, When nights arc longest there Inter-gym Basketball 4; Interelass Basketball 4; Interclass Volleyball 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Home Economics Club 3, 4; President 4; Latin Club I, Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4: Hi! Schooler Staff 4: Assist- ant Editor of Senior Sampler: “ A Wedding, 3; “A Young Man’s Fancy, 4; “June Mad, 4; Best Actress Award 4; Home Room Secretary 2; Sock Dance 3; State Contest Play 3. Do you want a gal with a smile and beautiful clothes? Are you looking for one who is good natured and friendly? We give you our candidate- Clara. She’s the girl wh headed our formal’s decorating committees for two years, coming forth with some gorgeous and unique decorations which will be hard to equal. Besides having artistic talent, Clara is a superb actress and the Home Economics department’s pride and joy. Clara’s had her share of the men too!! Here’s luck to you. PAUL MC AULIFFE General Mae Sever trouble troub'e, till troub'e troub'es you Please don’t ever ask Paul what course he’s taking because we warn you you’ll be just as confused when you get through as when you started. Paul is our number one morale builder. We feel sorry for all the classes that can’t have Paul with them cr ckin jokes on blue Monday morning. He’s a frien 1 to all. Women in his life? You’ll have to ask Paul about that! You’ll go far with your friendly way SAMUEL MERCURIO General Sam” The world's ugly, aye, as sin—and almost as de’ightfuT Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1, 'i, 3, 4; Spotlight 3, 4; Special Glee (’I ub 3,4; Latin Club l;“Gypsy Rover” S; In An Old Kentucky Garden” 3; “A Spanish Custom 4; “A Message From Khufu 4;Vermont Music Festival 3, 4; New England Music Festival 4; Portsmouth Music Festival 4’ Spring Con- certs 3, 4; Christmas Cantata 3, 4. Here is the class Casanova. Sam is well known in every place within a radius of one hundred miles. He’s tall, good-looking, and, oh what a voice! Sam is another frequent visitor to Springfield. He says he goes for the ride, but we know differently. He has had many girls, and we wonder which he prefers —blondes, brunettes, or redheads. lie’s had his share of all. He has a pleasant manner that gets him things. Who knows! Maybe some day when you’re listening to your radi� , you’ll hear “Songs by Mercurio.’ ELSIE MILLS General Elsie My heart is true as steel Glee (’lub 1, ■£. Did you ever see a dream walking? That’s our Elsie from Westminster. She’s so small and sweet but ooh! When you see her, she always has some- thing to do. But she’s never in very much of a hurry. Right. Elsie? Just ask her about her “hero” and she'll tell you. W o? Why, Juny, of course. Elsie has a cute manner and good disp sition, which will get her a long way. She’s lovely to look at and very shy. Congratulations for walking off with “best-looking girl” notable! EVELYN MINER General Erie She is preVy to wa'lc irith awl witty to ta’k with an I p'e isunt, too, to think■ on! Interelass Basketball 4; Interclass Volleyball 4: Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 3; Sock Dance 3; Junior Prom 3: Homeroom Treasurer 3. Evie came to us as a Junior and immediately captured our hearts. We are sure Whitcomb’s couldn’t get along without her to greet their customers with that sunny smile. As for the opposite sex -either keep your boy friends out of sight or steer clear of Evie. But there really is nothing to worryabout as a certain local ex-sailor has the situation well in hand. With your charming personality you are bound to have success wherever you go. IS THE S A M P L E R ERNEST MOORE General Ernie Cursed be he irhn mores my bones J. V. Football 3; Spotlight Club 4; Junior Sock Dance 3; “June Mad” 4. W'c often wonder if Ernie did I lie posing for “Sleepy” in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” We only hope you don’t fall asleep some night driving out through the pastures on your way home to Westminster. It’s pretty dark so late at night. Ernie makes frequent trips to neighboring towns. He's trying to convince us it’s just for the ride. Quit kidding us! The Moore-Stack- Currier combination is one to watch out for. They spell dynamite. Ernie is another fellow gifted with brains, looks and personality. With these assets plus being a swell sport, there’s no doubt what the future holds for him. ELAINE MORSE College Lanie Love gilds the scene, and iromen guide the plot Interclass Basketball I, t; Cheerleader 3, 4; Intergym Basketball 3, 4; Spanish Club 4, 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Sock Dance 3; Operetta 4; Secretary of Home Room 1, 3. Did we hear a familiar laugh? Oh, yes!! It’s Elaine telling her story of falling, face down, on a porch one dark night. She is the cute girl from Oage- ville who has set many a heart astir, whether it be from Ding Island or the Xnry. We hear Elaine has a hobby reducing by standing on her head. If you want to reduce, just go to Elaine; she has all the answers. Elaine has been one of the snappy cheerleaders for the past two years, along with having good scholastic standards. She is gifted with beauty, brains and personality. RICHARD MOULTON (icneral Dick Think in the morning, act in the noon, eat in the evening, sleep in the night Dramatic Club 3; Monitor 4; “Old Kentucky Garden”3; Play Staff 3. Here is the little guv who has the brains and ideas of a genius. In sociology Mose has given Mr. MacCarthy some baffling moments. No matter what the subject is, Mose seems to be an expert in it. Besides being a quiz kid, he has made many a class merry with his funny remarks. A class wouldn’t go by without some amusing incident in which Mose has the leading part. He is quite an industrious lad, holding down a job after school. Good luck! JEAN NAUCEDER General Jcanie Anything for a quiet life (ilee Club 2; “The Gypsy Rover” 2. With her pleasing personality and good nature, Jean has no trouble with the date situtation. “Variety is the spice of life, says she. Besides keeping the fellows from out-of-town happy, Jean finds time for other interests. We wonder why you’re always laughing! Let us in on the fun! And there’s plenty of it when Jean and Betty get together. Keep on being happy, Jean, and making others happy, too. SHIRLEY NOWERS Commercial Shirl Variety's the eery spice of life Interclass Basketball 3; Badminton 2; Volleyball 3; (ilee Club 1, i: Hi! Schooler 4; Sampler Typist 4; Monitor 4. There's no man shortage as far as Shirl’s concerned. Keep them guessing is her motto! Shirl is one of our cutest numbers from Westminster. With her smile, pleasing personality and dashing eyes she has made many friends. She is one of the best monitors on the system. The corridors will be lost next year without her smiles for everyone. Basketball and dancing are Shirl's favorite means of recreation. We know that whatever Shirley does in the future will be tops THE SAMPLER 19 MARGARET O’BRIEN General Peggy “The busy bee has no lime for sorrows” Interdas Basketball 2; Cafeteria; (’lass Treasurer 3, 4; Junior Prom 8; Sock Dance 8; Thanksgiving Ball 8; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Monitor 4. Meet a typical Irish lassie with twinkling eyes, a charming smile and a bright hello for everybody. Peggy has done a splendid job for two years as our treasurer. No one could have done a better one than she. As a cashier in the cafeteria she did just as well. We needn’t speak of her popularity. Peggy has won the hearts of everyone, in and out of school. With her swell personal- ity she’ll make a marvelous nurse. May success and luck be yours, Peggy. LAWRENCE O’CONNOR College “Buddy Be a little on your guard Remember he is an actor Glee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Special Glee Club 8, 4, President 8; All Stale Chorus 1, 8, I; All New Kngland Chorus 4; Christmas Cantata 2, 8, 4; Spring Concert 8. 4; Spotlight Club 2, 8 I; President of Spotlight Club 4; Student Advisory Board 8; Latin Club I, 2; Monitor 8, 4; Lieutenant 4; Home Room Vice Pres- ident 2; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Sock Dance 8; Hi! Schooler 2, 8; “The Trysting Place” 2; “A Wedding” 8; “A Message From Khufu” 4; “The Gypsy Rover 2; “In An Old Kentucky Garden” 8; “An OldSpanish Custom 4; State Contest Play 2, 8; Best Actor Award 2, 4; Boys State 8. . . . , See that young fellow with the gay smile and wavy hair-—well, that’s Buddy, the actor—singer of the class of 47. Buddy has starred in more plays than you can count and has done a fine job of acting in each one. He is also one of the mainstays of the Glee Club. Aside from a numerous list of school activities Bud is a staunch member of the Rockingham Players. He also finds time for the opposite sex. With looks, brains and lots of talent, you’re our bet for success. You’re a swell sport and all round good guy. MARIANNE O’CONNOR General “Marianne” I'll speak in a monstrous little voice” (ilee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Special Glee Club 8, 4; State Music Festival 1, 4; “Old Spanish Custom”; “Kentucky Garden;” “Gypsy Rover”; Christmas Cantata 2, 8, 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Assistant Editor of Senior Sampler 4; Spotlight Club 4; “A Young Man s Fancy;” Senior Play 4. Marianne is the gal who went to the Vermont Music Festival and also captured a part in “June Mad.” She’s a swell pal to everyone, never without a friendly smile. In four years she has had lots of boy friends and not all in B. I . North Walpole produced some fine fellows. To this she’ll agree wholeheart- edly. Marianne is a strong advocate for tournaments. We wonder why?? Filled with ambition and personality, this gal is headed places! JEAN PAGE Commercial Jean Sometimes I wonder Other times knou Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Manager of Basketball 4; Glee Club I, 2; Home Economics Club 2; Spotlight Club 2; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Sock Dance Chairman 8; Freshman Reception 4; Hi! Schooler 4‘ “The Trysting Place” 2; Cheerleader 8, 4; Business Manager of Senior Sam- pler 4; Home Room Treasurer 2; Home Room Secretary 8. An attractive senior brunette, Jean is one of the best-dressed girls i � the class. She has shown ability in managing our girl’s basketball team and in leading the cheers at athletic events. She seems to have no trouble getting along with the opposite sex. Her life outside of school is busy with dates. Jean holds down a job besides keeping up her marks in the ( ommercial Department. How she manages all these things is a mystery. W ith your looks and personal- ity, Jean, you’ll be a success in anything you do. JOHN PANEK College “Poncho” She floats upon the rirer of his thoughts Freshman Basketball; Freshman Baseball; Football 8, I; lnterclass Bas- ketball 1, 2, 8; Band 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Special Glee Club 4; Latin ( lub2, 8, 4; Spotlight 2, 8, 4; Senior Hop 8; Junior Prom 8: Hi! Schooler 2, 8; “Trysting Place 2; “Old Spanish Custom” 4; Home Room President 1, 2. Here’s another of those North Walpole students who has won his way into the hearts of the Vermonters by his slick disposition and winsome ways. Women in his life? Well, it wouldn’t be Poncho without a gal on each arm. Just mention Walpole High and we bet bis eyes enlighten on mere mention of the word. Poncho has brought a lot of fun and vigor into the class. It would take us a long time to develop one just like him. Mr. MacCarthy, do you want the recipe? '!' H E S A M I L E R BYRON BARRY,JR. General Barney” “Here is a true industrious fricml Football 4; Baseball i, 8, 4; Playnite i. The silent type who is a wizard on skiis. We heir that Byron can ski better than most people can walk. If you are in the mood for good stories, ask him about the times lie and Carl Garrett haunted the Ski Bowl and Pico leak. Byron still remains silent when the subject of girls comes up, but we wonder, Byron, we wonder! ( an you enlighten us? Whenever there’s work to lie done right away, just call on Byron. lie’s a wonderful sport and some- one we like to have around. ROBERT RIEXDEAU General “Bob “ in.e ii but ll r .sirenin I go a-fishing in Glee Club 1, i “Gypsy Rover” 4: Bob is another quiet member of the class but he manages to get around very well with a sophmore girl. They are really quite inseparable. At least that s what we gather. For a quiet, unassuming boy. Bob gets around and not alone cither. He is up on all the latest news and no matter what topic you happen to discuss. Bob will give you his version of what to do and how to do it. Well, never mind. Bob, you’ll get by. IRGINIA ROGEXSKI Commercial “Ginger “Xerer a dull moment Glee Club 1. i Junior Prom 8; Librarian 8; Monitor 4; senior Hop 8. (linger is another one of the senior girls who spends so much time in the typing room after school. If she isn’t dashing up to room it she’s headed for the State Theater. (linger has a quiet manner that makes her a wonderful friend. She always has a grin for everyone. She is one of the pride and joys of the commercial department. She has much ability in this line. Good luck. Ginger. Don’t ever stop smiling and making people happy! JAMES ROSS General “Jim To appreciate he tren ire'I, 'tis good r a man I hare some fifteen minute of hell' J. . Basketball 8; (ilee Club 1, 4; Dramatic Club 1. 4; Spotlight Club 8, 4; Monitor 4; Cafeteria Monitor Leader Dili! Schooler 3; Message From” Kliufu” 4; “Knave of Hearts i; Sophomore Xite i: “Gypsy Rover t. Class Vice President I. Do you see a flash swish by you? You can bet ten to one its Jim on his way to his monitor post. Either that or he’s making his daily jaunt to a certain house on School Street. Jimmy has done his share of hard work for the class and for the school. Keeping track of the cafeteria isn’t any small job. Xor is being Senior ( lass ice President! As a friend and good sport you couldn’t ask for any better. And as best dressed boy no one could be more tieserving! PA I L ROT THIEK College “Frenchy “Why make one girl happy and millions miserable (ilee Club 1. 3, 4; Band and Orchestra I. i. 8, 4; All State Orchestra 8, 4; Special Glee Club 3. 4; All New England Chorus 4; Spotlight Club i, 3, 4. Latin Club i: Thanksgiving Ball 4: Freshman Reception 4; Senior Hop 3; Junior Prom 3: “Gypsy Rover i: “An Old Kentucky Garden” 3; “An Old Spanish ( ustom t;“A Wedding t; President of Band and Orchestra 1; Spring Concert 4, 3, 4. “Frenchy is another one of the musical group in our class. Frenchy not only plays several instruments, but he has a marvelous singing voice. But, of course, you kn .w that from the operettas. Aside from music, he is quite an actor. Paul is the off girls one minute and on the next” type, but some day the right one will come along! With your music, acting, and scholastic ability you’ll go far. T HE SA M P L E R 21 JEAN SHUFELDT Commercial • “Jean “All women are ambition� —naturally Student Advisory Board 4; Monitor System 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop I; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3, 4: Sampler Typist 4; “June Mad 4; Spring Concert 4; cock Dance Committee 3; Librarian 3; Bookkeeper for Cafeteria 4. Jean is the girl with brains, looks, and charm. She is a hard worker and a perfect friend. Fletcher’s has some prize employees, haven’t they, Jean? And to this Jean answers, “Yes, but definitely!” This lassie is always smiling and forever on the go. No matter where she’s headed for she's in a hurry. But we’d be rushing, too, if we had to do all the things you do. We’re proud of you, Jean. Being valedictorian is no easy task. May all that the world has to offer be yours. WALLACE SILHSKI General IV also “B'.oml or brunette, this rhyme applies Happy is he who knows them not Hi! Schooler 2. Just what this lad’s private life is is a big mystery to the class. Watso is quite industrious and when in the right mood he’s ambitious. In fact, we know behind that quiet way of his there lies plenty of mischief. Watso is very reliable and easy-going. When it comes to persuasion on the matter of women, tlie answer is always “NO!” But perhaps he's keeping something from us. Who knows! Maybe we will someday! Perhaps your motto should be, “Quiet till you get to know him!” MAI IUCE STACK General Juny “.I generans bottle and a love some she arc the only joys made.for me Football 3; Interclass Basketball 1; Glee Club 2; Spotlight 2, 4; “Gypsy Rover” 2; “June Mad” 4. Here’s a fellow who can be seen trudging down the street accompanied by his pal, Ernie. If anyone in the class has had experiences it’s this lad. He is another one of the patrons of the Blue and Gold Ballroom. Your dad’s car certainly gets around, doesn’t it, Junv? Besides being quite a socialite Juny is a good sport. The Moore-Stack-Curricr combination is quite the thing. When those three get together you can expect most anything. Here’s luck to you, Juny. PATRICIA STORY College Pat “ .ore is constant in all things Basketball 2, 3; Interclass 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 3; Interclass Volleyball 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Vermont Music Festival 1, 4; N. K. Music Festival 4; Portsmouth Festival 4: Spanish Club 3, Vice President 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; (dee Club Secretary 3: A. A. Secretary 3; Vice President 4; Latin Club 1, 2: Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; “Gypsy Rover” ‘2; “An Old Kentucky Garden” .3; “An Old Spanish Custom” 4; “ Knave of Hearts” I; Cheerleader 1, 2. 3, 4: Hi! Schooler 2, 3. Never an activity or event takes place that this attractive brunette doesn’t have something to do in it. Whether its athletic, musical or scholastic, she is always there pitching. Who is she? Why, it’s Pat! And you follow it up with, “She’s a good catch—if you can catch her! Maybe that’s the secret of her popularity! All through high school Pat has been outstanding. As a cheerleader we couldn’t ask for a better one. In fact she excels in everything. Lady Luck is with you, Pat. May she be your guide in the future. DEAN TOLIN General “Spot “Absent in body but present in spirit . V. Basketball 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3. Dean makes the class of ’47 complete. Never a day goes by that Dean isn’t right in there with some hilarious wisecrack or with a sentence starting with, “Now if you ask me.” Just ask Mrs. Lamson, and the members of the Modern History ('lass. In fact sometimes we wondered if Dean wouldn't make a change in history or the other way around. Dean has also his share of women. But he changes like the weather. Perha s he’s wise in doing so. He’s also quite a guy on skiis. We think he’ll ski his way to fortune. 22 T HE SAMP L E R VERL.B AFFORD College Verlie The devil cannot tic a woman's tongue (;iee Club 1, 4, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; All State 4; Operetta 4, 3; Spanish Club 8; Latin Club 4; Junior prom 8; Senior Hop 3; Football formal 4; Hi! Schooler 4. 8; “Happy Journey” 4; “June Mad” 4; “Antic Spring” 4; Librarian 3, 4. If you see a breeze going by, it’s probably Yerlie, and ten to one she’s late. She manages to get into room 11 just as the bell rings which is quite an accomp- lishment. If you want an answer in chemistry, or if you want to know any- thing about music, just go to crlic. For a little girl she certainly gets around. She’s quite an actress, too; remember “A Happy Journey?” Incidentally, if you’ve got a couple hours sometime when you haven’t anything to do, just ask her about her trip to Detroit. Here’s luck, Yerlie. Keep it up and you’ll get places! ANN KST College Ann People who make no noise are dangerous Interclass Basketball 3. 4; (ilee Club 4. 3, 4: Spanish Club 8, 4. Treasurer 3, V. Latin Club 4; In Schooler 4, 3; Secretary 3; Monitor 4; S. A. B. 4. Here is our third honor student! How she gets those marks is beyond us. Besides brains this gal has a gay smile for everyone and a cute personality. She also has a way with the opposite sex. Whenever there’s work to be done, Ann is always on the spot, ready and willing to help. She gives the impression of shyness, but under that shyness you’ll find a friendly, happy-go-lucky friend. There’s no doubt that, whatever she does and wherever she goes, she’ll be a tremendous success. BUYING WJBSTCOTT General Erring A woman would run through fire and water for such Icind heart Here is one member f our class who believes that listen and learn is a good policy. Krving is an ex-G.I. and we are mighty proud to have him among us. We know t at several female members of the class would like to know him a lot better than they do. But his main interests lie in the Junior Class. Since Krving is so quiet, we know very little about him, but we bet that plenty goes on behind his quietness. He's the guy who justly walked off with most modest boy. We truly wish you all the luck in the world. MARILYN WHEELER College Mono ‘7 ought to hare mg own wag in everything, and what's more, wi l, too Basketball Varsity 3. 4: Softball 3; Interclass Basketball 1, 4, 3; Interclass Volleyball I. 4, 3; (dee Club I, 3. L. All State 1; Special (dec Club 4; “An Old Spanish Custom” 4; “In An Old Kentucky Garden 3; Christmas Pageant 3, 4: Spring Concert 3. 4; Latin Club •i; Spanish Club 4; Dramatic Club 4, 3, 4; Sock Dance 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4: Coke Com- mittee 4; Hi! Schooler 4, 3; Art Editor Senior Sampler 4; The Trysting Place” 4; “June Mad”; Librarian 4; Ticket Seller 4. Marilyn loves to hold down the heavy end of an argument and she doesn’t always confine this interest with fellow students. In fact, at times, she has really given our long suffering teachers a work out as to their knowledge. A- side from being our salutat orian, Marilyn has her share of men. It's difficult to decide which one she really likes. She’s headed for U, V. M. next year. With your winning smile and nice personality you’ll have an excellent college career. BERYL WILLARD Commercial “BergI Quiet till you gel to know her (dee Club 3, 4; Sock Dance 3. Although quite a quiet gal. Beryl has a charming personality and is loads of fun when you get to know her. Being a Gagevillager, her interests seem to run to small t in ns right now resting in North Walpole. All we can say is. He’s a lucky fellow! She has a pleasant smile and a cheerful manner. All this adds up to an A-I secretary. We wouldn’t mind being her employer. Success in II you undertake. Beryl. THE SAM P L E R 23 ELIZABETH WRIGHT General “Betty” “Silence best speaks the wind Glee Club 1, 3; “The Gypsy Rover” 8; Librarian 4; Do you see the gal behind the counter at Fletcher’s, giving everyone a happy smile and glowing with gayness? Well, that is Betty, a most indus- trious member of the class. She is another gal who doesn’t have to worry about where her next date is coming from. No, she has hers all lined up for weeks to come. “That fellow from Brat?’’ we ask. And she beams. “Yes!” Betty was born with a sunny nature for few people are as satisfied with life as she is! GEORGE WYLIE General “Wo'f' lt}Ve must eat to lire and lire to eat Varsity Football 3, 4; Baseball I; Basketball 1; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 8; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler I: “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals’’8; “In An Old Kentucky Gar- den” .8: “Back of the Yards” Monitor 8, Captain 4: Asst. Director Junior High Tournament 8; Director Junior High Tournament, 4; President of A. A. I; Junior Class President 8; Boys State 8; Home Room President I, 4. George is an outstanding leader of the school. He did a perfect job as director of the Junior High Tournament. He is also splendid as an athlete and actor. A guy like George comes once in a lifetime. He has helped our class through thick and thin. Besides being a leader, he walked off with an honor. Here’s luck to you, George, plus our congratulations! You're a success already. DOROTHY YUSKA College “Dot” “Silence wore musical than any song” Interclass Basketball 8; Interclass Volleyball i, 8; Softball 8, 4; Latin Club 3; Home Economics Club 4: Spanish Club 3; Cashier in Cafeteria 4; Football Formal 1: Hi’ Schooler 2, 3; Librarian 3, 4; Vice Chairman 4; Home Boom Vice President 1. For a s aunch friend, you can’t find a better one. This describes our Dot! She’s a swell pal and a hard worker. Latin III was quite a class, wasn t it.' You must admit though it «lid take a lot of courage to be in a class of three. I)«� t is very quiet but maybe she’s smart to just sit back and listen. We wonder what her interests are outside of school. Site is also one of our nurses- to-be. Luck to you. Dot. How lucky your patients will be! THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1947 First: Honor Bellows Falls High and her teachers. (We mean it, too.) Second: Thou shalt not choke your neighbor. (Shoot him instead.) Third: Thou shalt not throw chalk. Sixth: Thou shalt not go to ninth hour. (Have a personal chat with Mr. Holland; it’s much more educational.) Seventh: Thou shalt not drop, throw, or mistreat books. (Don’t even touch them.) (Throw erasers; they’re heavier.) Eighth: Thou shalt not do daily assignments regularly. (Go to bed instead.) Fourth: Thou shall not fool in study hall. (It’s more fun in classes. Ninth: Thou shalt not skip steps on stairs. (Use the banisters.) Fifth Thou shalt not chew gum in classes. (Eat your meals insteud.) Tenth: Thou shalt not bump into Monitors (Knock them down; much more effective.) SENIOR KNOCKS NAME ALIBI EXPRESSION AMBITION JUNE ABBOTT Got a date How can ya tell; it ain’t easy To he a coach CHARLES ANDERSON I didn't feel good Gee whilikers! What a day! To he mayor of Bartonsville ROBERT ANDOSCA Was up to the Duck Inn last night Got the key? To own the Duck Inn ERNEST BLANCHARD Howards can’t get along without me Do you want a poke in the eye? To manage Howard Hardware DORIS BODINE I want to go to Windsor Oh, that’s lousy To raise a horse EDWARD ( APRON Couldn’t get a taxi Good deal! U. N. II. MARY CETTO Sorry, I got my boy friends con {used Judas Priest!!! Future registered nurse for the local fire dv • PETER CRAFTS Had to work on the car Nope To he a pilot DANIEL CRAY Had to dispose of a stiff Blow it out your elbow To own a garage KENNETH CURRIER She’s too short Lets go! You’re only young once To get home before 3 a. m. FRANCIS DION Had to go to Springfield Let’s get out of this firetrap To own Grippo’s JEAN DONOVAN Got to write to Ray Isn’t that a riot To get married at 20 EDWARD DURELL Haven’t any money You don't say To burn the Box Shop JEANNE FARR I’ve got to find a ride home My lands! To be a rural teacher in Westminstei! WILLIAM FARRELL If I can get the car Yes, I think so too To put -ell on Jeanne Farr’s last nam« ARNOLD FISHER Gotta work on the farm That’s what she said To have a new car LAWRENCE FONTAINE Went up to Nonnie’s Well I’ll be! Go to ! To he a playboy LEON FREDERICK I don’t know So what! To be a garage doctor CARL GARRETT Got a date with Marty Let’s take off To show Krupa who’s boss ANNE GAY Can’t find a ride home It’s killing To marry a farmer ELIZABETH GRIGNON I’ve got other plans! I know it To be 5'5 HELEN GRIGNON I’ve got to go out with Franklin Oh! darn it To be a good secretary DEBORAH HANSON I’ve got to go to play rehearsals Is that you, Joe? To get to bed before midnight BERNADETTE HAYES Have to go to work Are you kidding? To move to North Walpole NAME ALIBI EXPRESSION AMBITION SHIRLEY HEARXE Can’t gel out, fought with my sister Oh for Pete’s sake To become Dr. Goldman's assistant EDWIN HERB Car broke down 0 x •??? To 1 e a surgeon M ARGAR ET HEN DE RSON Got to work for Rita Aw nuts! To be a hairdresser PATRICIA HERRICK Got a date with Del Well geez, Kid W all know! GEORGE HOLTON Got to go home and go to bed Purty good deal To be cashier in Windham National Bank BEVERLY HOUSE Gotta wash my hair Golly To get married MARION HURLBURT Got to go up to typing Oh heck To get an A in typing MARION JEANNOTTE I have to do my history Oh darn it To make everyone keep quiet BERNICE JOHNSON I’ve got to wash my hair Well! To be night supervisor in men’s ward JOSEPH JOY Had to work at the First National What are you, a wise guy To be a better referee than Mahoney STANLEY KARPINSKI Got to help my father in the store tonight You lizzy pickle To get married and have 11 kids EDWARD KISSELL I was sick Natch! What do you think! To be chief meat cutter at the A. P. SHIRLEY LAKE Gotta write a letter to Bobby You fresh thing! To have 10 kids RUTH LAKE Gotta call Donald Don’t be silly To be a teacher CHARLES LAM LEIN Had to work for Dan No kidding To take Dan Brown’s place BEVERLY LAM PH ERE Can’t go out. It’s a school night Whoosie Learn how to milk a cow CLAUDIA LISA I Got too much to do Isn't that a panic To open a clothing store PAUL McAULIFFE Didn’t have time Can’t see it To graduate SAMUEL MERCURIO Had to go to Boston Can’t understand it To sing in Carnegie Hall ELSIE MILLS I missed the bus Jeepers To move to Atkinson St. EVELYN MINER My grandmother won’t let me Darn it To be a hairdresser ERNEST MOORE I let my Pop take the car Buy the gas and we’ll go To be a second Rip Van Winkle ELAINE MORSE Donnie’s coming home Pretty cagey To be a pharmacist’s—mate RICHARD MOULTON I work too hard Lord To be a good typist JEAN NAUCEDER I'm going out with my grandmother Tell us another one To be a singer NAME ALIBI SHIRLEY NOWERS Got a «late MARGARET O’BRIEN (’an’t I have to work LAWRENCE O’CONNOR (Jot to go to play rehearsal MARIANNE O’CONNOR I have to he home by 10 JEAN PAGE No future in it JOHN PANEK Had to work RYRON PARRY Couldn’t. I was absent ROBERT RIENDEAC Couldn’t pet down from Saxton River VIRGINIA ROGENSKI Can’t. I have to sell tickets at the State PAI L ROCTIIIER Went to Canada JAMES ROSS Ann wants me to JEAN SHUFELDT I’m going up to Grandma's WALLACE SILESKI Had to work on the section MATRICE STACK It's too early PATRICIA STORY Gotta write a letter DEAN TOLIN Had to go to Greenfield VERLIE UFFORD My father told me to come home ANN WEST I’ve pot to po home and wash ERVING WESTCOTT Worked late last night MARILYN WHEELER My mother works late Wed. night BERYL WILLARD Couldn’t pet ready in time ELIZABETH WRIGHT I won’t he home tonight GEORGE WYLIE I gotta go home DOROTHY YUSKA It’s a long way to walk EXPRESSION AMBITION No kidding To be a Powers M � del Holy cow To become a nurse Judas Priest To put Frederick March out of commission Egads! To have a certain freshman graduate tl is year Imagine that To run the (’base National Bank in New York You don’t say To get a diploma (Jive a date on a Ford Y-S To be a mechanic IS Aw nuts! To be sheriff of Saxtons River For crying out loud To be a famous accordion player Oh gceze! Is that right? To put Benny Goodman out of business You fool, you To be the caveman type Oh heavens! Some lucky boss’ private secretary Cut it out To be boss of Boston and Maine � f I V • • 0 • • • To own a nightclub I don’t care Secretary of the Navy I don't know To be a sailor Isn’t that a riot To be on time just once Darn it To be able to make up her mind I don’t know To be baggage master at the railroad Geeze, that’s right To be a model and sleep mornings Oh shoot To be a stenographer Know any good jokes To move heaven down to earth Oh blow that out your elbow Drive my o vn wrecker No kidding To be a nurse T H E S A M PLER BO YE OLDE SENURE CLASSE ( LASS NOTABLES Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl.. Best Looking Boy. Best Looking Girl...... Best Xatured Boy Best Natured Girl...... Most Studious Boy Most Studious Girl Best Dressed Box- Best Dressed Girl Class Crooner (Bov) Class Crooner (Girl). . . Class Sheik............ Best Athlete (Boy)..... Best Athlete (Girl).... Best Sport (Bov)....... Best Sport (Girl) Most Attractive. ...... Laziest Girl........... Laziest Bov............ Wittiest Girl.......... Wittiest Boy............. Smartest (iirl......... Smartest Boy........... Best Actor............. Best Actress........... Artist................. (’lass Poet............ Best Dancer ((iirl) Best Dancer (Boy). Politest Boy........... Politest (iirl............ Most Modest Boy........ Most Modest (iirl...... Boy With Biggest Drag (iirl With Biggest Drag ....George Wylie . Elizabeth Grignon .....Ernest Moore ......Elsie Mills ....George Holton .....June Abbott . Edward apron ....Jean Shufeldt .......James Ross .......Jean Page .Samuel Mercurio Deborah Hanson ... Maurice Stack ....George Holton . . Marilyn Wheeler ...George Holton .... June Abbott Deborah Hanson ....Jean Donovan ... Maurice Stack .....June Abbott .....Daniel (’ray .....Jean Shufeldt . . Edward ('apron Lawrence O’Connor . . Deborah Hanson ......Clara Lisai .....Daniel ('ray .....June Abbott Lawrence Fontaine . . . William Farrell .......Ann West Erving West cot t ... Dorothy Yuska .....George Wylie Elizabeth Grignon CLASS MELODIES Jeanne Farr—“My Bill’’ Elsie Mills “Georgie Porgie” Deb Hanson—“How Many Hearts Have I Broken?’’ Ken Currier—“Doing What Comes Natcherlv” Ernie Moore—“Oh How I Hate To Get I’p In the Morning’’ Richard Moulton “I’m ('ailed The Song Without a N19 a me Eddie (’apron—“I Dream of Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair” Marilyn Wheeler “I Double Dare You” Bill Farrell “I’m So So So In Love With You” Elaine Morse—“I’m Beginning to See The Light” Charlie Anderson- “Down On The Farm Dan Cray—“ You've Got To Tease Me” Dean Tolin—“From Twilight Til Dawn” Marianne O’Connor—“The Things We Did Last Summer” Jim Ross—“Old Faithful” (ieorge Holton— In My Merry Oldsmobile” Ann West “Strictly On My Own Eddie Kissell—“Show Me The Way To Go Home” Bob Andosca “I’ve Got Plenty of Nothing Bobby Joy—“The World Owes Me a Living” Sam Mercurio—“Just One More Before I Sav Good- night” Paul McAuIiffc “The Battle Is Over” Jean Page—“It Makes No Difference Now Jean Donovan—“That Soldier Boy of Mine” June Abbott—“I’ve Got My Eyes On Y’ou” Buddy Karpinski Let’s Take The Long Way Home” I cg£.v O’Brien—“ When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Mary C'etto—“Dark Eyes Helen Grignon— He’s My Guy” Wallace Sileski- “Alone” Evie Miner—“I’m Just Wild About Harry” Doris Bodine “My Buddy” Elizabeth Grignon—“I’m a Big Girl Now” Erving West cot t—“(live Me Five Minutes More” Patricia Story—“Coax Me A Little Bit” Shirley Nowers “The Man I Love Anne Gay—“Oh Johnny Bernice Johnson—“That’s How Much I Love You Baby” JUST IMAGINE Charlie Lamlien in an uproar Libby as tall as Butch Jean Shufeldt not in a hurry Bernice Johnson with jet black ha r Buddy O’ Connor not neat Dean Tolin without his great ideas erlie I’fford being early just once Arnold Fisher not blushing Dot Y’uska being loud Bub Fontaine not being an expert dancer Ernie Blanchard not pestering some girl Sonny Dion without his wisecracks Ernie Moore with his eyes open Shirley Nowers sticking to one fellow Carl Garrett without his drums Eddie Hebb a woman hater Marion Hurlburt not laughing Marion Jeannottc without her assignments done Shirley Lake without her sister Ruth Beverly Lamphere not cute Beryl Willard minus her shy manner Pat Story not liking Bobby Virginia Rogenski without her jokes Paul Routhier not friendly I-eon Frederick not being calm Bernie Hayes not having a crush on someone Shirley Hearne without her independence Clara without (ieorge Peter Crafts without his bashfulness Frying Westcott not being the Senior Class’s pride and joy Betty Wright without her sparkling blue eyes Margaret Henderson not being an athlete Doris Bodine without an interest in Windsor Ed Durrell not teasing someone Jean Xauceder a blonde Byron Parry not willing to help Robert Riendeau wide awake in English class Poncho without his good disposition Jimmy without Ann Jean Page without a comb Deborah not flirting Bobby Andosca a Quiz Kid Butch Currier contented with his love Juny Stack raring to go! A terrific howl in Sociology class Causes our nerves to fray. Mr. McCarthy queries, “Who done it? None other than Daniel Cray. Two mad scientists, named Grignon and West, Mixed a formula one day. And now you’ll find B. F. II. S. A thousand miles away. Mercurio: My teacher ought to be shooted. McAuliffe: You mean shot. Mercurio: Heck, no shooting would be too good for him. Mrs. Lamson: Francis, who discovered America? Francis Dion: Not me. THE S A M P L E R :n C LASS WILL With all clue respect to any legal document, and after much cursing, tearing of hair, sleepless nights and chew- ing of fingernails, we the Senior ('lass of Bellows Falls High School, of Our Lord’s year 1947, have drawn up our last official will and testament which we hope will forestall any battle for our priceless possessions. After much serious debate, we have voted to install a sprinkler system in It orn II to help Mr. Osborn cool off future senior class meet in s. Kddie ('apron said we would h � ve had one this year but he couldn't quiet down tin cla-s long enough to present the idea. Knowing the present Junior class, we feel Mr. Osborn will have need of this new equipment. To the Juniors-t -be. we leave our deepest sympathy wI en we think of all the decoratin' there is to be done. Also we leave two books, now being published, “How to Plan a Senior (’lass Trip,” an.i “The Hazards All Juniors Must Meet.” To next year’s Sophomore class we leave the custom- ary modesty and reserve typical of this class, which I am sorry to say we had lost long before we had ever become Sophomores. To the poor lowly Freshmen we just leave, hoping that someday they may follow in our path. Besides these general offcrin ;s we would like to bestow a few personal gifts. Please accept them in the manner in which they are given. Libby (irignon leaves ( feet of her height to Wesley Nies, as we feel this might be a help to Wes. Kdward (’apron, our chief official, who, by the way, is now on the verge of insanity, leaves his high office to anyone crazy enough to accept it. Bub Fontaine wills his dancing ability to any big, shy football hero who has never got up nerve enough to learn to dance. Jean Page leaves her wondrous wardrobe to any girl who plans to crash Hollywood. Robert Andosca, our sheik, who likes to visit Spring- field, offers his favorite seat in the Duck Inn to Jack Condon. Marilyn Wheeler leaves all her talents to Jeanette Fairbrother Danny Cray donates his ability to look innocent when c night red handed to Bill Kurkul, in hopes that Bill will be able to accomplish the same daring ex- ploits. Our mad chemists, (iarrett and Routhier, leave their seats in chemistry, next to the acid bottles, to any Junior who wants to continue their work on the Atomic Bomb. Many times this year, from the soun.is and smells issuing from their bench, we thought they must have perfected it. Clara Lisai wills her power to hold the best looking man in the school to Rita Barbieri. Georg.- Holton leaves his long lid of dry, corny jokes to Lolly Williams, but, for heaven's sake, Lolly, bury yourself before you start telling them. Marion Ilurlburt bequeaths her laugh to Wilma Headers oi, so that Room Eleven won’t be t o quiet next year. Ernie Moore and Juny Stack leave their ability to look as though they were walking' in their sleep to J e Stockwell and John Curtin. Dot Yuska presents her quiet ways to Mary Joan Fitzgerald who, we know, will make good use of them. Pat Story leaves her string of broken hearts on dis- play in the main corridor, so that future boys will be more courteous. Elaine Morse wills a truck load of gum to Dolores Boucher hoping that it keeps her supplied for at least a week. Stretch Dion leaves his wolfish manners to Bill Reed. With these manners and Bill’s looks Wow! Bernadette Hayes has given her opinion in all her classes but it didn’t help too much; so, she’s turning her ideas over to her brother John, with the hope that he will carry on the H iyes’ tradition. Jean Donovan leaves her new car to any Junior girl who wants I � get a man in a hurry. Bud O'Connor presents Ed Olbrvch with a lock of his wild, unruly hair (that get’s combed every ten minutes), in hopes that Ed can tame it for him. To the poor, worn out, overworked teachers who have seen us through these last four years we would like to leave ten thousand dollars each, but, after our class trip, we are dead br ke and can only leave our deepest thanks an I appreciation. Oh! We almott forg t, Paul McAulifFe leaves with us. We do hereby seal and close our I ist legal Will and Testament this tenth day of June, 19t7. GEORGE WYLIE CLASS PROPHECY Previous class prophecies, for the most part, have dealt with crystal gazings, or the nightmare of some inspired senior. In writing the prophecy for the Class of ’47, I shall endeavor to make it as realistic and as true to life as possible. I think we all agree it is a difficult task, when we look back over the years at the escapades of our group. So, without further explanations or apologies, we shall peer into the future to a time when, most likely, the dreams of today will have become a reality. It was just the other day, the first of June to be exact, in the year of 197 2, that I received a gracious letter from Cnited States Senator Edward (’apron (Independent, N. H.) cordially inviting me to attend the oth reunion of the “(’lass of ’47” of Bellows Falls High School. It was to be held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Friday evening, June 11. I immediately telegraphed my acceptance and attempted to forget it for the next two weeks, but it was constantly in my mind. Ypu all remember Eddie ( apron. Recalling our Senior Modern History Class, it’s no small wonder Ed made a good politician. Then came that night of nights. 1 will now give you a brief account of the party as it happened. I came to New York the week previous to the reunion to avoid any misfortunes enroute. I left my hotel early Friday evening and, hailing a cab, I found it-; driver to be Ernie Moore, my old pal of high school days, whose destination was the same as mine. Ernie told me that, after serving three hitches with the Army, he had tired of walking and, after driving cabs for some years, had come to own his own Heet in New ork. The streets must have reminded him of the road to Westminster. That was only my first surprise. On entering the Waldorf Astoria, who was there to greet us but Jimmy Ross (can you imagine), the hotel manager. He was sporting a mustache and a large (ahumtn) waist line. Jim said it took some dickering with the class president, but, after offering reduced rates, it was arranged to have the reunion there. I seemed to vaguely recall similar difficulties planning a class trip to Lake George. T II E SAMPL E R 32 Jim pave me a greater surprise in pointing out his assistant, Bd Durell and can you guess with whom he was chatting? A little old man, leaning on a cane, closely resembling our own Mr. Osborn. How he ever made it all the way from Bellows Falls puzzles me. But it was good to see him again after all these years. Proceeding into the spectacular dining room, my eyes came to rest on a figure madly leading an or- chestra. Yes, it was Carl (iarrett, his drums ami his orchestra. They were playing free of charge. Would you believe it ? Pushing aside the stage curtains, out came Sam Mer- curio and Lawrence O’Connor, the “Singing Boot- blacks” of radio fame. Naturally I applauded loudly at the close of “Short’nin Bread.” Margaret O’Brien was on hand announcing, “Class dues payable at the rear.” 1 breathed a sigh of pity for our old treasurer and then moved along. No! Not this!! 1 saw coming toward me six plump but charming middle-aged old maids. Of course they were old maids. Anyone could see the gleam in their eyes. They were June Abbott, Deborah Hanson, Anne Gay, Elaine Morse, Pat Story and Jean Page. They were on their way to do a “short B. F.” for George Holton, the very successful football coach at the “College of Hard Knocks.” Had George not been wearing his purple letter, I wouldn’t have recognized him! Hah! I spotted an interesting cocktail conversation, discussing the advantages of an atomic driven washing machine. In the center I found Maurice Stack, presi- dent of the Kasy-ruined Washing Machine Co., with offices in Bellows Falls and Pleasant Valley, Evelyn Miner, manager of Whitcomb’s Womens’ Shop, sportily dressed in a slinky velvet gown, (funny how women conceal their ages) and Elizabeth Grignon, Editor of “Girl (iuide.” I had heard she had married the editor of Boys’ Life,” Richard Moulton. Of course he was there too, hanging onto his wife’s arm. In the group were William Farrell, who was now Professor of Mathe- matics at I’. Y. M. What d d he know about washing machines? Also listening with an attentive car were Mrs. George Wylie, and Mrs. Clarence Brown, the former Clara Lisai and Yerlie I'fford respectively. Both were doing nicely, designing wallpaper. Wonder where their husbands dissappeared to! For a moment I thought my ears were deceiving me, but, no, it was the click of dice 1 heard. 1 immediately began to explore the depths of an anteroom where, to iny chagrin. I fould Bob Andosca, Paul McAuliffe, Ernie Blanchard and Erving West cot t engrossed in their friendly game. Ernie was hardly recognizable. He told me with a grin that his waist was a mere 30 . “It’s my wife, Marion. She keeps me stooping all day picking up cigar butts from tin living room floor.” But he also confided in me that his three boys were no 90 lb. weaklings. At that moment there was a blinding flash and whom did we find, behind a camera as large as he, but Bub Fontaine, photographer for the “Hobo News. Al- ways knew Bub had push somewhere. “Drink, sir? and, turning abruptly around, I came face to face with Jeanne Farr. Jeanne, in a two-piece gown and the mother of twins, fifteen years old, looked well prepared. “Cigar, sir? and this time it was Betty Wright and a handful of cigars. She wasn’t selling them either. Betty was still helping out her husband’s income with her job in Newberrys. She seemed to have become a star fixture. There was George Wylie, now the owner of a wreck- ing company in Connecticut, and he was talking over the old days with Ed Kissell who ran a Reno gambling house. What a difference there was in those two guys. Eddy still spoke in two tones. It must have come in handy in his business. Everyone now seemed to be taking their places for dinner. Finding mine with difficulty, I struck up a pleasant conversation with an old classmate, of whom I had lost track, Ann West. “I’m just an old housewife.” she informed me, “but, my, it is fun looking after my five children. You must remember my husband, Stanley Karpinski,” Ann said with a grin. “He now runs his father’s store in North Walpole. Has Paul Routhier working for him, too.” “He’s a go d man,” piped up Buddy, “has his own orchestra and plays regularly at the Blue and Gold on Friday nights. “Do you remember the fun we used to have at the Friday night dances while in High School?” said Patty Herrick from across the table. “I wish that was all I had to do now, instead of taking shorthand, day in and «lay out, from Arnold Fisher.” “Remind me to de- crease your salary. Miss, answered Arnold from his seat next to hers. Arnold made a fine living, manu- facturing pencil sharpeners in his Bellows Falls plant. Say. you remember Mary Cetto, Shirley Hearne, and Bernice Johnson don’t you?” queried Arnold. “Well, of course they are all married, but still practice nursing at Dr. Panek’s rest home in Walpole.” Johnny Panek makes a fine doctor,” I remarked. Wasn’t it just my last visit home he treated me for chill-blains? Didn't eost me a red cent either.” I recalled John saying he would get it out of Leon FrederU’k, who seemed to be getting rich in his auto- repair shop. I c«juld hear the medical group at the far end of the table. I was willing to bet Mary was telling a joke. The blessing preceding the banquet was given by the Revereml Dean Tolin who, I had been told, had al- ready spent twelve years in the Ministry. One could imagine my surprise! Sitting next to tin Reverend was Marilyn Wheeler, single and approaching 43. Marilyn had done well modeling bathing suits, but was now satisfied with a buyer’s position. Woe is life! What a feast we had on Roast Yermont Turkey direct from the farm of Pete (’rafts, who, I think, started raising turkeys upon his high school graduation in 1947. On leaving the table, after the traditional speeches, I bumped into a charming foursome consisting of Jean Donovan, Bernadette Haves, Marianne O’Connor and Margaret O’Brien again. They soon started relating th« ir troubles of the past twenty-five years. All were happily married, but I noticed they made the trip from Bellows Falls to New York unescorted. The time Hew by and a glimpse at my watch informed me it was nearly four A. M. The evening was far spent. Until this hour no one had any thoughts of leaving, but I suppose even old friends run out of words in time. 1 saw many of them saying goodbye and I could tell that all were extending invitations for some future week-end. It had been a wonderful evening and one I would always remember! Knowing that all good things must come to an end. I took leave of the Waldorf Astoria and hurried to my hotel for a few winks of sleep. Of course my dreams were full of ideas for the next class reunion. What an evening it had been! KENNETH CURRIER I can remember w hen I was a Freshman, I was awfully quiet and seared. But then as a full-blooded Sophomore More dangerous plans I had dared. I was then a dignified Junior Who was growm up just a bit; But now I’m an ancient old Senior And I hate to leave, I admit. MARGARET O’BRIEN % , ' ■ 194S ( LASS OF 1948 THE SAMPLER CLASS OF 1950 37 Nothing goes by the way of activities in B. F. II. S. in which the Junior Class does not have a part. Since they entered high school, this class has been on top all the way. The following officers have led the class through a very good year: President — Edward Parker Vice President—Richard Stickne Secretary—Leah Knapp Treasurer—Mary McGinnis Members of the S. A. B. from the Junior class arc Richard Stickney, I,eah Knapp, Daniel Crowley, and Joan Hennessey, who did an excellent job as secretary of the group this year. Not very many feature programs were presented by this class, but to them came the job of running their first formal dance. The Junior Prom, held on April 11, was a very attractive dance and proved the most successful feat of the year. In all sports, both girls’ and boys’, the members of t his class were on the varsity. They were mainstays and stars. With them to rely on next year, our athletic program should be one of which to be proud. The Junior class also sports some excellent actors and singers such as: Mary I ong, John Houlihan, Daniel Crowley, Paul Thomas, Leona Grignon, Margaret Sullivan, to name just a few. Lolly Williams did a superb job as Editor-in-chief of Hi! Schooler not to mention his speech in the State Oratorical Contest. To John Houlihan falls the task of Director of the Junior High Tourney. Yes, they’re complete with athletes, singers, actors, leaders, musicians, journalists and plenty of pep and vitality which, as we well know, are the makings and need of a strong Senior Class. After the fine experience gained as individuals they should go far as a class. CLASS OF 1949 If you’re looking for a go-getter class and one which will attain great goals you needn’t look any farther. The class of ’49, next year’s Junior Class, is our candidate. Led by the following group of officers this class has accomplished much during the year, in the activities of the school. President—Nelson Buskey Vice President—Donald Brown Secretary—Marjorie Merrifield Treasurer—Patricia Hinds Representatives to the Student Advisory Board are Dennis Damon and Patricia Hinds. In sports William Reed, Burton Nowers, Terry Bel- ville, Nelson Buskey, Wallace Russell, Donald Merling, Donald Morse, Victor Fradet were excellent in both football and basketball. Helping Mrs. Jones in basket- ball were Shirley Gray, Teresa Mercurio, Marjorie Merrifield, Patricia Bissonnette, Janice Richardson, Patricia Hinds, Shelia Denoyer, Barbara Vosburgh, Marion Nies and Mary Lou Slattery. And we can truthfully say next year we’re betting on Mrs. Jones to produce a champion team with these gals. Again in Dramatics the Sophomores were good,with such stars as hirley Gray, Marion Hogan and Terry Belville. We could go on endlessly with the activities in which the members of the Sophomore Class are leaders, members ami stars. Besides having its joys, this class together with the whole school was struck with grief at the sudden and tragic death of our schoolmate, Margaret Donofrec. Her willing way, cheerful disposition and school spirit were vital needs to the school and will long be missed. Although still a bit green, the Freshman Class got off to a roaring start this year. At their first meeting the following slate of officers was elected: President—Paul Crotty Vice Pres—Albert Dagnoli Treasurer— Anthony Jurkoic Secretary—Mary Barry Representatives to the S. A. B. are Rachael Mathers and Prentiss Hammond. They are still a bit unaccustomed to the whys and wherefores of high school but, despite this they have managed to be in the limelight in various activities. Paul Crotty and Anthony Jurkoic were both placed on the Varsity and were also stars. Several freshmen played in Junior Varsity football. Who will forget Carlton Roby’s excellent acting in “Antic Spring”—our entry in the state one act play contest? With such a good start in taking an interest in school activities and making their class one which is co-opera- tive and enthusiastic, we know that the class of ’50 will capably take over the duties of Sophomores. JUNIOR HIGH Again this year the Junior High has run as an in- dependent student body with their organizations and class doings just as important as the Senior High’s. A new club, the Science Club, has been organized and has a good start on becoming a major organization of the Junior High. Under the supervision of Mr. Curran, the Science Club is trying to create a further interest in science in Bellows Falls High School. Again this year the Junior High had a basketball team and took part in the Junior High Tournament. Though they didn’t get into the finals, the good sports- manship and knowledge of team work they gained from participation will be invaluable to them when they get into varsity sports. Some very smart cheerleaders took over leading the cheers and they are to be con- gratulated along with the team and C’oach Curran on the splendid way in which they conducted themselves. An assembly is held every morning under the direc- tion of Junior High teachers, at which time student presentations are held. The keen interest in music has been kept up under the supervision of Miss Bedell and Mr. Bush. Officers for the year were as follows: Seventh Grade President—Helen Hollar Vice President—Donald Jeannotte Secretary—John Johnson Treasurer—Patience I ovell Eighth Grade President—Ann Hawks Vice President—Merrylin DeRose Secretary—Anna Knight Treasurer—Philip Gould S. A. B. Representatives are Mary Ellen Slobodnjak. Judy Merrifield, Arthur Morse, and Jane Stickney. Mr. McCarthy: What is the difference bet ween feeble- mindedness and insanity? Blanchard: One’s nuts and the other’s half nuts. Mr. McCarthy: What is iron ore? Holton: Iron or what? Mr. McCarthy: What is the chief cause of divorce? Holton: Marriage. 1949 1950 1951 1952 40 THE SAMPLER ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD After a rather bad start last year, the S. A. B. is again on its feet and really is permanently fixed in student government in B. F. H. S. Officers for the year were Elizabeth Grignon, chairman and Joan Hennessey, secretary. Other members were: Seniors: Edward Capron, Ann West, Jean Shufeldt, William Farrell, George Holton Juniors: Richard Stickney, Daniel Crowley, Leah Knapp Sophomores: Dennis Damon, Patricia Hinds Freshmen: Rachael Mathers, Prentiss Hammond Jr. High: Mary Ellen Slobodnjak, Judy Merrifield, Jane Stickney, Arthur Morse Reports are sent out after each meeting to inform the student body as to what the S. A. B. is doing. Com- mittees on A. A..assemblies and a handbook are actively working. A big feature is giving lunches to the visiting teams in basketball season. S. A. B. members sell coke to obtain money and then they serve the lunches made by Miss Andrea and her group. Meetings are held every two weeks and the students have taken a real interest in the S. A.B.this year. It ishoped that this same enthusiasm and interest will continue next year. The sponsor of the S. A. B. has been Mr. Holland. MONITOR SYSTEM This year has brought another responsibility to the monitors. Under the excellent leadership of James Ross, the group of monitors have taken over the super- vision of the cafeteria. This has been very successful. With George Wylie, as Captain, and Lieutenants Jeanne Farr and Lawrence O’Connor, the monitor system continues as a main force in the school. Anne Gay has been secretary and Miss Santamaria is the faculty adviser. Monitors of the year 1946-1947 are George Wylie, June Abbott, Mary Barber, Doris Bodine, Dolores Boucher, Mary Cetto, Dennis Damon, Jeanne Farr, William Farrell, Anne Gay, Elizabeth Grignon. I eona Grignon, Deborah Hanson, Joan Hennessey, Patricia Herrick, George Holton, John Houlihan, Joseph Joy, Stanley Karpinski, Leah Knapp, Rose Lawlor, Richard Moulton, Wesley Nies, Shirley Nowers, Margaret O’Brien, Frank Obuchowski, Lawrence O’Connor, Carroll Perkins, Virginia Rogenski, James Ross, Jean Shufeldt, Richard Stickney, Ann West, and Lawrence Williams. SCIENCE CLUB A new club, under the supervision of Mr. Curran, has been started this year. This club, called the Science Club, is composed of Freshmen and Jr. High students. The purpose is to promote a keener interest in science. Officers are: President—Philip Gould Vice-President—Colleen Shufeldt Secretary—Judy Merrifield Treasurer—Constance MacCartney SPANISH CLUB Although the Spanish Club has been very inactive this year, correspondence has still been kept up with Spanish-speaking countries. Many letters have been received and through them a broader outlook on these countries both in regard to the language and its politics, has been obtained. Officers for the year were: President—Elizabeth Grignon Vice-President—Patricia Story Secretary—Jeanne Farr Treasurer—Ann West Faculty adviser—Mr. Osborne HI! SCHOOLER The excellent standard of the Hi! Schooler maintained while Miss Branon was advisor has capably been kept up through the supervision of Miss Brown and Mr. Kellogg. The following staff worked hard with superb results: Lawrence Williams Mary I ong Joan Hennessey Mary Barber Louise Grout Ruth Freihofer Leah Knapp Marion Nies Ann Houlihan Rose Lawlor David Shaughnessey John Houlihan Burnham Blake Carl Blake Winifred Jennison Dorothy Murphy Mary Helen McGinniss Mary Ix ng First Period English (.'lass Clifford Wright Teresa Mercurio Juniors Marjorie Jeannotte Joan Dempsey Mnrv Porter Suzanne St. Peters Beverly Childs Donna Taylor Barbara Whitcomb Rita Barbicri Seniors Jean Shufeldt Anne Gay Jean Page Shirley Nowers Shirley Lake Helen Grignon Congratulations go to the staff and faculty advisors for a fine year. HOME-EC CLUB The opening of school last fall brought new members into the Horne-Ec Club. Officers for the year are: President—Clara Lisai ’47 Vice President—Dorothy Yuska ’47 Secretary—Mary Barry ’50 Treasurer—Joan Dcmpsev ’48 Meetings are held every other Monday at which time the girls learn crocheting, knitting, tatting, and stencil- ing, besides additional economics of the home. Faculty sponsors are Mrs. Schneider and Miss Andrea. ORATORICAL CONTEST This year Lawrence Williams represented Bellows Falls at the state oratorical contest. Although Law- rence lost out in the try outs at Windsor, we are sure that the knowledge he gained from this experience will benefit him later in life. Congratulations for a swell try! LIBRARIANS Through the efforts and hard work of the librarians, the library in back of Room 11 has been successfully maintained this year. With Verlie Ufford as head librarian, the librarians have worked without the aid of a faculty sponsor in keeping the library neat and attractive. The librarians for this year were: Dorothy Yuska, Elizabeth Grignon, Shirley Ilearne, Jane Kayo, Virginia Muzzev, Betty Anne Trombley. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Art Editors Advertising Manager Alumni Editor Exchange Editor Sports Editors Copy Editor Reporters Typists STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD MONITORS HI-SCHOOLER SCIENCE CLUB SPOTLIGHT CLUB JUNIOR PROM THE SAMPLER 45 SPOTLIGHT CU B The Spotlight Club, the largest club in the scho I, met once this year to elect officers: President—Lawrence O’Connor Vice President—Paul Thomas Secretary—Marian Hogan Treasurer—Patricia Story Play Night, Friday, October IS was the major activity of the Spolight Club. It was as popular as ever, and some outstanding performances were wit- nessed. Three one-a t plays were presented. “ Message from Khufu,” a semi-tragedy, was the first play of the evening, with Francis Dion as “Professor Hardin;” Sam Mercurio as “Butch;” Jimmy Ross as “Herman;” Buddy O’Connor as “Ben.” The play is concerned with the experience of three deserters from the Foreign Legion and an explorer, when they discover a tomb in the Valley of Kings. Egypt. The play, “A Happy Journey,” centered around the incidents that occur to an average American family on an automobile trip from their home to that of the elder daughter in another town. In the cast were Paul Thomas as “Stage Manager;” Lcnore Stebbins as “Ma;” Terry Belville as “Arthur; Verlie Cfford as “Caroline;” Daniel Crowley as “Father;” Margaret Sullivan as “Beulah,” the older daughter. The last play, “A Young Man’s Fancy,” was a comedy which told of the escapades of a love-sick boy. Those taking part were Clara Lisai as “Mrs Hoofle;” Shirley Gray as “Marjorie Hoofle; Paul Crotty as “Bert Hoofle;” Carl Garrett as “Donnie;” John Center as “Mr. Hoofle;” Marian Hogan as “Joo-Joo.” The best play was “Message from Khufu.” The best actor and actress were Buddy O’Connor and Clara Lisai, who were chosen by the three judges, Mrs. Ed- ward Toomey, Mrs. Robert Yeitch, and Mr. John Wissell. Honorable mention went to Verlie Cfford and Carl Garrett. THE STATE CONTEST PLAY Once again Bellows Falls was represented in the one- act play contest. The play, “ Antic Spring,” starring John Houlihan, Dolores Boucher, Leona Grignon, Shirley Gray, Daniel Crowley and Carlton Roby, traveled to Springfield where they came in second. As a result of this award, the cast again went on tour and this time Norwich was their destination. But this wasn’t the end of their touring spree. Oh, no! After taking second place in the state, they traveled to Middletown, Connecticut, where they participated in the New England Contest on May 2. Here they re- ceived top honors. It is the first time in the history of the school that a one-act play has gone to the New England Contest. We are very proud that they were tops, and we congratulate them for bringing such agreat honor to B. F. H. S. ASSEMBLIES The first assembly of the year was the annual greet- ing to new students and the explanation of school system and rules by Principal Holland. New members of the faculty were introduced. The need of student backing for the A. A. was the subject of our next meeting. Speeches were made by President Wylie, Principal Holland, and Coaches Jones and Schneider. The student body responded with fine results. The government cafeteria plan for B. F. II. S. fur- nished material for the next assembly. At this time the student body asked questions of Principal Holland con- cerning the new plan. The Springfield vs. Bellows Falls football game was cause for a pep rally. The school rang out in cheers and songs. Christmas time brought on the most beautiful assembly of the year—a pantomine symbolic of the birth of Christ, accompanied by the entire glee club, with narration by Edward Capron. On January 31 Wilfred Hetzcl, the world’s greatest basketball trick-shot artist, performed for the student body in the gym. This was the first program of its type to be presented. The high school was again fortunate in having Mr. Fred Cheney of the Curtis Publishing Co. speak at the opening of the Curtis magazine drive. He explained the plan and announced the team captains, Joseph Joy and Elizabeth Grignon, and the managers, James Ross and William Farrell. Reverend John Nichol Mark, of Arlington, Mass., was our next speaker. His topic was “Man as a Masterpiece. ” The B. F. H. S. entry in the state one-act play contest was presented at an assembly on March 2.5. The play, “Antic Spring,” boasted such players as D. Boucher, J. Houlihan, L. Grignon, C. Roby, S. Gray, I). Crowley. On April It� a very enjoyable assembly was held at which John Donahue, sang selections of Irish songs. On April 29 the Vermont Academy Choral group, under the direction of Mrs. Moore, gave a very enjoyable assembly. On May 1.5 Mr. Verayard spoke on China Relief. A much clearer picture of China and its problems was pre- sented to us by him. GLEE CU B Again this year the Glee Club has been one of which we are all proud. The Special Glee Club, together with the General Glee Club, have been outstanding. At Christmas the annual Christmas Pageant brought much acclaim from audience for its beauty. The major Glee Club performance was the operetta, “An Old Spanish Custom. It was a musical comedy which brought many new performers to the footlights. A great honor came to B. F. H. S. when six members of the Glee Club went to the New England Music Festival in Brattleboro. Deborah Hanson, Patricia Story, Bernadette Hayes, Samuel Mercurio, Lawrence O’Connor, and Paul Routhier were the representatives Those attending the Vermont Music Festival were: Deborah Hanson, Verlie Cfford, Marilyn Wheeler, Patricia Story, Bernadette Hayes, Marianne O’Conn r. Lawrence O'Connor, John Panek, Nelson Buskey, James Ross, Lawrence Fontaine, Samuel Mercurio, Wesley Nies and Jean Donovan. The Operetta, “An Old Spanish Custom, presented on November 28, was a musical comedy. The setting is California, to which Don Jose Ramon Rivera returns from war to find his ancestral estate, the “Rancho Rivera, being stolen from him by business-man Silas Day, who has an option on the place. Finally, after a hard struggle, Don Jose, with the aid of his buddies in the war, regains the Rancho and also wins the love of Billie, Silas' daughter. T I I E S A M P L E R d The main roles, Billie Day and Don Jose, were splendidly sung and acted by Deborah Hanson and Sam Mercurio, with the grand supporting cast of Pat Story, Marian Ilogan, Paul Bout bier, Ernie Blanchard, Bernadette Hayes, Joseph Joy, Mary Long, Stan Kar- pinski, and Bob DeHose. Spanish dances were wonder- fully executed by Mcrrylin DeHose, Buddy O’Connor, and Marilyn Herrick. The singing of the Chorus, made up of the Special (ilee Club and the Music (’lasses was outstanding. The grand success of the operetta was mainly due to the faculty co-workers; Miss Brown and Miss Bedell. Mr. Kellogg supervised the construction of the scenery and stage. Business manager, Mr. Witt, was aided by Jeanne Farr and Elaine Morse. BAND AND ORCHESTRA The band functioned during the summer under Hoy Miner and gave a concert at Newport, N. II. at the Legion Convention. The organization also performe 1 in Chester. He rganized this fall, the band I� tasted more than 80 members. It played for the football games in addition to a journey to Northampton, Mass, to feature in a large parade in that city. It also played in several home parades including the impressive Fireman’s Parade. At several basketball game the Band serenaded the fans during intermission. With oeep appreciation to the B. F. H. S. Alumni Association, next year the band will be smartly dressed in new uniforms furnished through their efforts. Members of the All State Band are Rose Lawlor, Janice Hichardson, Joan Hennessey, Foster Leach, Donald Brown, Hugh Gragan, Edward Kenney, Carl («arrett. A much larger orchestra than there has been in B. F. II. S. for sometime was formed this year. The or- chestra, which does not come into its own glory until graduation, has nevertheless playe I at several assemb- lies and at the .May Concert. Representatives were sent to the Vermont Music Festival and the New Eng- land Music Festival. All State Orchestra members are Paul Routhier, Ruth McBride, Lawrence Williams, Worden Hale, June Hall. Ruth M re. The result of the Band-Orchestra organization elec- tions were Presi lent Paul Routhier Vice-President Donald Brown Secretary-Treasurer Joan Hennessey Manager—Carl Garrett DANCES To welcome the Freshmen int the realms of B. F. II. S.. the annual Freshman Rc’eotion was held under the sponsorship of the ('I iss of ’17. The highlight of the evenin-' came when Mary Barry was chosen Queen and John Daly crowned King. Dancing followed game and everyone had a pleasant time. A complet a! v different tv.De f dance, pat on by the (’lass of 48, was held on October 25. It was a back- wards dance at which no one was admitted unless lie came with his clothes on backwards and checked his shoes. Everything was don backwards even to the point where the girls asked the boys to dance. (cni,fit.ue:t on page oit) SPECIAL GLEE CLUB BAND ORCHESTRA THE S A M P L E R ; () A. A. OFFICERS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association officers: George Wylie, President; Pat Story, Nice President; Jeanne Farr, Secretary; Elizabeth Grignon, Treasurer started off the year with a successful membership drive. After the S. A. 15. got started, an A. A. committee was appointed by the chairman. The committee consisted of George Holton, chairman, William Farrell and Richard Stick- ney. This group had several meetings during the year at which time they discussed and acted upon the issues which came up in regard to our athletic program.|This group did much to promote sports in the high school this year. FOOTBALL Handicapped with many green players the football team this year did not overcome all its opponents, but it did gain valuable experience. Only five players from the 194« team were on hand to carry on the pre- vious year’s record. These were Holton, Karpinski, Wylie, Currier, and Rclville. The remainder of the team were boys with very little experience. Coach Schneider had a tough job in training these boys for their games. The 1948 team will miss the graduating boys tremendously, but they will be much better pre- pared than before. With Coach Schneider leaving the coaching position, the team will suffer greatly. The first and last games were the only triumphs of the season. These were Windsor and Springfield. The other games were close, but losses for 15. F. In these games only two players were hurt badly enough to have to forfeit the season. They were Paul Thomas and Ernie Blanchard. Carrying the ball for Thomas, were .Nowers, and Dickinson, while Fisher replaced Houlihan in the line,giving Houlihan a chance to work behind the line carrying the ball for many successful gains. As a whole the team cooperated with each other very well and,with this well-organized squad for next fall.we can be sure of seeing some excellent games won by Bellows Falls. Perhaps another state championship! Who knows? Members of the teams were Bousquet, I. e: Currier, 1. t; Perkins, r. g; Stickney, c; Xies, r. e; Karpinski, 1. g; Kurkul, r. t; Wylie, q. b: Houlihan, r. h. b; Reed, 1. h. b; Holton, f. b; Xowers, 1. g. b; Olbrveh, r. e; Bcl- ville, q. b; Dagnoli, r. h. b; Fitzgerald, I. t; Thomas, r. h. b; Dickinson, f. I� ; Fisher, r. g; Parry, I. g; Dion, I. e. Those returning for next year’s season will be Xowers, Bousquet, Perkins, Stickney, Xies, Kurkul, Houlihan, Reed, Olbrych, Bel ville, Dagnoli, Fitzgerald, and Thomas. Mr. McCarthy will be able to contribute some very good and experienced material from his Junior Varsity team. Schedule Bellows Falls 7 Windsor (5 Bellows Falls 14 Brattleboro 25 Bellows Falls 7 Mt. St. Joseph 2G Bellows Falls 7 Bennington 13 Bellows Falls 7 Rutland 2« Bellows Falls 0 Keene 19 Bellows Falls 7 Springfield 0 BASKETBALL The varsity basketball squad opened its season with a rather new team. Only four former varsity men were left after graduation. Ken Currier and George Holton, the only seniors on the squad were the mainstays of the team. A fast fioorman was found in Bill Reed who proved his fine ability this year, while, Wes Xies used his height to good advantage. Paul Crotty, from Xortli Walpole’s winning Jr. High Tournament team, made the fifth position. Other new members were Bousquet, Houlihan, Olbrych, Buskey and Jurkoic. All these players saw plenty of action during the season. The season ended with five wins and nine losses, but the majority of scores were close. With green material, the team had to learn a lot and this experience which they have gained should make an even better team for the coming season. Working together, at times they showed excellent playing. t THE SAMPLER 51 With the loss of Kenneth Currier and George Holton, next season’s team will have to make up for them with a few new hoys coming from Mr. McC arthy’s Junior Varsity team. Such rugged and splendid material as Terry Belville, Burton Nowers, Donald Morse, William Crottv, and Donald Merling. who will join the varsity squad next year, should display some real basketball after the ideal playing they did this year on the Jay Vee Team. Bellows Falls 28 St. Michaels 38 Bellows Falls 29 Alumni 28 Bellows Falls 31 Springfield 28 Bellows Falls 28 Rutland 45 Bellows Falls 34 Hartford 43 Bellows Falls 42 West Rutland 40 Bellows Falls 31 Mt. St. Joseph 55 Bellows Falls 43 Windsor 32 Bellows Falls 40 Hartford 41 Bellows Falls 28 West Rutland 49 Bellows Falls 44 Springfield 43 Bellows Falls 26 Rutland 42 Bellows Falls 37 Windsor 46 Bellows Falls 25 Brattleboro 42 Bellows Falls 26 Mt. St Joseph 35 JR. HIGH TOURNAMENT The fourth annual Jr. High Tournament was held in the Bellows Falls High School gym on March 6, 7, 8. A fine job was done by Director (ieorge Wylie and his assistant, John Houlihan. Other tournament officials were: Tickets— Elizabeth Grignon Jeanne Farr Ticket takers—Mary Cetto Bernice Johnson Scorer—Stanley Karpinski Timer—(ieorge Holton Announcer—Terry Belvillc Floor—James Ross William Farrell Cokes—Senior (’lass This tournament is an invitation affair and will continue to be so. After a series of elimination games, a championship and consolation game are played as finals. Results of these games were: Championship —North Walpole—19 Kuril Hattin—15 Consolation —St. Charles— 7 Brattleboro—25 The All-Tournament team was composed of: Slattery of St. Charles Coughlin of Brattleboro Ponessa of Kurn Hattin Angell of St. Charles Torrey of North Walpole, captain Again this year the tournament was run entirely by students. Even to the planning, running and manag- ing of the tourney, the students are responsible. The tourney serves as a means of showing good sportsman- ship and team work and gaining a clearer ami better knowledge of basketball rules. GIRLS SPORTS BASKETBALL Girls basketball had a good season considering the fact that Mrs. Jones had practically all new material to work with this year. The girls played fifteen games and won eight. The girls on the varsity team were: Bernice Willard I. g; Marilyn Wheeler c. g: Dorothy Murphy r. f; Mar- garet Walsh c. g: Leah Knapp c. f; Marion Nies r. g; Mary Helen MeGinness I f; Joan Hennessey r. g; Shirley Gray r. f; Sheila Denoyer c. f; Margaret Hender- son c. f; Doris Bodine 1. g; Marjorie Merrifield I. f. I he girls on the Junior varsity team were: Janice Richardson I. f; Patricia Hinds I. g; Theresa Mercurio e. f; Barbara Vosburgh c. g. Elinor Walsh r. g; Patricia Bissonnette r. f; Mary Lou Slattery c. f; Patricia Ham- mond c. g; Ann Slattery I. f; Sally Wentworth f. f; Betty Bolles c. g; Helen Pendergast c. g; Joan Demp- sey c. f; Joan Dymond r. f; Theresa Snarski 1. g; Mayna Lloyd r. f; Marjorie Raymond e. g; Barban Welsh r. g; Jane Mack r. f; Mary Walker I. f. Sched ule—Va rsi t y Lebanon Alumni Keene Hartford Chester Charlestown Keene Windsor Hartford Iceland ami Gray Lebanon Ludlow Chester Windsor St. Albans Schedule—Junior Varsity I«ebanon • Keene Keene Lebanon Ludlow Ludlow Lcland and Gray INTERCLASS BASKETBALL This year members of the basketball team were as- signed to different classes to coach the girls for inter- class games which were held after school. The final play-off was won by Dotty Murphy’s sophomores over Joan Hennessey’s juniors. BADMINTON A badminton contest was held in the gymnasium after school for ten days. About fifty girls participated in this. The final winner was Beverly Lamphere, with Marion Nies second. VOLLEYBALL Intergym volleyball was played with the third period gym class as the winners. The champions of the interclass games were the Freshmen. SOFTBALL The girls’ softball season started with about thirty girls present at the first practice, which was held April 22, at the playground. The girls have a schedule for eight games this year. Those on the softball team are: Catchers— Dorothy Yuska, Barbara Vosburgh, Theresa Snarski; Pitchers—Joan Dempsey, Margaret Henderson and Patricia Hammond; First Base—Bernice Willard; Second Base Marjorie Merrifield, Third Base, Mary Helen McGinnis; Short Stop, John Hennessey; Short Fielder, Shelia Denoyer; Right Field, Mary Slargaret Porter; (’enter Field, Patricia Bissonette; I.eft Field, Theresa Mercurio; Out Field, Margaret Walsh; Eliza- beth Mahoney, Nora O’Brien, Florence Glynn, Donna Taylor and Janice Richardson. Opp BF 31-19 25-19 917 28-12 17-26 20-21 22-17 17 36 42-27 14-3(5 23 22 14 28 3-30 14-25 45-28 B. F. 33-17 8 24 12-15 23-22 14- 28 15- 25 35-29 JUNIOR CHEER LEADERS HOME ECONOMICS CAFETERIA OFFICE STAFF STUDY HALL T II E SAMP L E R oo SENIOR POETS 7 CLASS We are from the 47 class Killed witli pride, brawn, and brass. Meet a few and you will see Why we’re proud as proud can be. Debby with her golden hair Verlie always up in air Jeanne Parr with a different beau Pat Story always on the go Gcorgie showing skill supreme All his tactics we have seen Ann West always looking sweet Jean Page—the one who’s always neat Peggy's ability with business affairs Clara with oh so many cares Ernie with his tired looks Never with his mind on books Sam who sings that thrilling way June’s the one who’s always gay Elaine and Ann from Gageville come Patty Herrick with her work all done. So von see our class is one Which has talent, brains and fun. For many years each lad and lass Will remember the ’47 class. ELIZABETH GRIG NON GRAD CATION DAY Do you wonder why we’re proud. Why we are quiet and not loud? I think it is quite clear to sec The reason w hy all this can be. For we’re on our serious way To face the world’s losses and pay. Our four years at B. F. arc done, For graduation day has come. ELIZABETH GRIG NON We made our appearanc in ’48 and 49. Seventy-three little bundles from heaven. We wasted and valued and bided our time ’Till we could make up the grand class of ’17. PATRICIA HERRICK A SORRY TALE I sat down with a pencil, a poem to write I wrote and wrote, it took me all night. The outcome, my dear friends, is this, A sorry tale, I tell with bliss. In my career of taking care of kids I happened to meet an abnormal child . I thought at first, “Well here is her nibs.’’ 1 was wrong, this kid was wild. She didn’t do things like a normal child would. Oh, no, not this little vixen. Try as I would, I couldn’t make her be good; I yelled and I screamed, she still wouldn t listen. One day, while she was throwing cereal everywhere, 1 grabbed her and shoved her under the table. All of a sudden her mother was there; So I pulled her out as fast as I was able. ()h darling Jeanie,” I tried to exclaim, ‘How on earth did you get there? You see, Mrs. Smith,’ I began to explain, ‘Jennie’s apt to go anywhere.” I prayed for the day when I could leave there; There were times when I wanted to wring her neck. She was in my dreams, my food, everywhere; I felt it a blessing when I got my last checE |()J SK THE CHARGE OF THE IICNGRY HORDE With apologies to Southey’s “Cataract of Lodore’’ The bell rings; it’s time to eat; To get there first is quite a feat. Here’s what happens on the way. Every single high school day: Here they come, with alarming speed. Plunging headlong for the feed. Hurrying, scurring. And threading ami treading. And weaving and cleaving. And hitting and splitting. And running and strumming. And jumping ami bumping, And clanging and banging That’s what happens on the way. Every single high school day. C HARLES LAM LEIN Keep busy, keep busy that’s all you can hear; If you don’t get it done, you shed many a tear— Homework, meetings, and books galore. Books piled from the ceiling way down to the floor. ANN WEST A TRIB1TE She’s not very big: In fact, she’s small, But she still holds a spot In the hearts of all. She works so hard And with so much zest. It's no wonder she’s known As one of our best. Always so happy And full of good cheer. She possesses the virtues We all hold so dear. Her wonderful charms And her smiles so gay All add to the list Of her pleasant ways. “The Rover,....The Garden.’’ “An Old Spanish Custom;” If a man took these tasks. No doubt they’d have bust 'im. So, all in all. There’s really none so swell As this teacher of ours Our own Miss Bedell. LAWRENCE O’CONNOR Jimmie, Ernie, Danny, Bob These arc some of the men in our mob. They all insist on making noise And acting just like little boys. Deborah, June, Anne and Pat, Popular from Spring, to Brat.: They’re in a whirl from morn till nite. Taking all the gents in sight. In our class are many more; To name them all would be a bore. Next year the school will seem like heaven. When B. F. gets rid of ’47. HELEN GRIGNON : () THE S A M P L E R ( LASS TRIP We have our reservations. And we know where we will go. The Inis line’s willing to take us. But, the treasury is low. The day is near, it’s drawing here. The time we all must part. Before we leave, let’s all agree We’ll never stay apart. The fun we’ve had, all good and bad. We’ll remember in years to eomc. Though far we go, we’ll always know We’ve many friends not some. Once I was very madly in love: My love, I thought, was a turtledove. Now he’s gone and sailed away, Not to return for many a day. He doesn't love me any more Loves a girl on another shore Left me to love another. I don’t care now I love his brother. If I had my way. I’d never go to school. I’d pay no attention to the golden rule. Of course the results would soon appear. Six months in Xewfane or maybe a year. The time has come when we must leave; We've had our education. We know the teachers all will grieve To see the coming generation. HELEN GRIGXON CONCEIT Conceit is bad and not to be had. By owners of many friends. So discard it now and mend your ways; I’m sure you’ll find it really pays. BEVERLY LAMPHERE BAD BOY A wee little boy ran away one day. With his neighbor friends he wanted to play. When he got hack, oh how he did lack, A board for protection And a bit of affection. BEVERLY LAMPHERE SNOW TIME A tiny snowflake fell lightly down And rested with others on a cold hard ground. The wind blew fiercely through the trees And the late fall leaves flew with the breeze. The snowflakes fell soft and light; The bare ground was quickly bright. A snowbird sang in a tree above His thanks to God for the snow he loves. Children with sleds come out to slide Over the white glistening snow they’d glide. Several came out with long slender skis; Many fell down but all were pleased. This snow would soon melt and leave the ground bare: Still there would be the cold winter’s air. And more would come welcomed by all. As this was—the first snowfall. RIDDLE He's five feet four— A solid gent — Rut no one knows where his hair done went. He’s the one in charge of the whole Main Room, 'I'he part of the building where Seniors bloom. He follows all sports in the old High School; In classes of French lie’s nobody’s fool. I bet you’ve got your hair all out and torn. Wondering if it’s Mr. Henrv Osborn! JEAN PAGE I slave over my studies. My mind set for real action. But then someone bothers me And I lose all my traction. JEAN PAGE DARN THOSE LAB SEATS The room was all in silence. And then there came a roar. The only thing that happened Was— that Buddy fell on the floor. JEANNE FARR If I were Wordsworth or perhaps Poe, I’d write a poem every day or so. I’d give them all to Miss Brown at once And then I’d lose the title of dunce. DOROTHY YISKA STl’DY HALL Looking in the study hall. You often hear the teacher call, “Bob, stop that noise and then get busy. Jim, do you want to sit with Libby! Paul, put that paper up. Dean, will you please wake up.’’ So it goes all t he day But I can truthfully say. What will all the teachers do. When the Seniors leave the school. SHIRLEY XOWERS When you’re old and worn and gray And you’ve nothing to do or say. Think of: Mac’s class and his sermons on morals; Mrs. Lamson’s review of the world; Mr. Davis’ first baby girl; Miss Santamaria’s staunch faith in her monitors; Mr. Olbrych’s desire to tease; Miss Bedell’s interest in music; And Mr. Osborn, so hard to please. Remember these things and review high school days. You’ll wish you were back back to stay. MARY CBTTO Today is present: Yesterday is past; Tomorrow is the future; Study and make it last. DANIEL CRAY Last night I thought. “Oh! Boy no school!’’ This morning I woke As usual, a fool! DANIEL CRAY “Reading, writing, arithmetic 'Falight to the tune of a hickory stick’’ It has to be Fro thick!! ROBERT HI EX DEAL’ DANIEL CRAY r h e S A M P L E R .57 ERADIATION We leave I his school Aik! teachers and friends In hopes of someday meeting again. The Prom was fun- the Bazaar and Hop When at times we thought They would all be a flop. The friends we made in every class We now must leave, for it's time to pass. JI NK ABBOTT 'Fhe class is very solemn. Marching silently down the aisle; Thinking of previous problems Thev’ve encountered and met with a smile. MARGARET O'BRIEN PURPLE VS. SPRING FI ELI) 'Fhe day was dark and dreary; 'Fhe rain came down in a pour. As the two teams sat in the fieldhouse. Waiting the fatal hour. MV MOTHER AND I Now daughter, admit there are times in your life When you've finally said with a sigh: “Another quarrel, this worst than the first “That's our life—My mother and I. ' “Your dress is too short; your hair should be thin Your lipstick too bright for the eye; Your hours are dreadful, your voice is too loud,” And you sigh—“That’s my mother and I. ’ You tiptoe softly, just home from a dance Yet there she is waiting, quite as by chance “Di l you have a nice time, who was there, what said?” And you sigh “That’s my mother and I. Over the back fence you hear her converse. “Mary? Why naturally! Of course! And that new boy next door lie’s quite friend � see— And you sigh—“That’s my mother and I.” But when it boils down, and it Finally does And you find you can somehow agree; When that dress in the Style Shop is just the right Then vou sigh “That’s my mother and I.” MARY CE' The Purple sat lonely and thinking. For they had lost five in a row. The green sat bright and cheerful. Not expecting the fated blow. 'Fhe referee’s whistle sounded. As the boys hearts jumped with delight ’ And on to the field they bounded The Green and The Purple and White. The Green held the hall for the kickoff And confidence was in their eye; The Purple stood unshaking, s As their captain said with a sigh We’re behind at the start today, boys. We’ve lost the last five, you all know; But let’s get out there and fight, boys. And keep it at five in a row.’’ It was the see-saw battle of ages And it seemed to last mighty long; But when it was finally over The Purple broke out in a song. The Purple sang in their showers; ’ They had won the seventh, by gum. And in the big Green showers The players were silent and glum. I was one of those very few Sitting in study hall with nothing to do. I had done all my Trig and Chemistry; My notebook was complete in history; I was ten exercises ahead in English Class; And there wasn’t a test I couldn’t pass. But all this was last night, you see. And a dream won’t do my work for me. DOROTHY Yl’SKA Love is remembering the kind things you do Little attentions so precious from you Peace when I’m tired, smiles when I’m blue. Standing bv ready to prove that you’re true. MARION JEANNOTTE SO M E ) N E, SO M E W11E R E Have you ever thought of someone. Someone you’ve yet to meet. Someone who nightly tramps your dreams On a beautiful shiny steed. Through fog or rain I see him. He’s tall and brave and fair; And on his lips forever a smile As he travels o’er every mile. How long must I wait? And will my dreams come true? Will my man on a steed Take the long way around Or is he to my heart bound? MARY CETTO So listen to me, you fellows, All you hardy football men. You can’t win by being ahead at the beginning; You must be ahead at the end. ERNIE BLANC HARD ENIGMA He cleans the school at end of day. And goes about his dusty way. He seems serene at a lowly task. But I often wonder what’s behind the mask. Can it be that he, like me. Needs the help of psychiatry?? CHARLES LAM LEIN COLLEGE ENGLISH When you’re a Senior and say, “I’m taking the College Prep.” You’ll be sorry come May, For you’re in it up to the neck. First, you study the Caveman, The Angelo-Saxon and Jute. How a name was given the Briton, And who gives a heck for Canute. JOHN PANKK A pretty girl with golden hair. With neither a worry nor a care. Hazel eyes and complexion light, A pretty smile with teeth so white— Just a common girl, you see, Bernice is a friend to you and me. SHIRLEY HEARNE THE S A M P L E R 58 WHAT JAZZ HAS DONE TO ME A musician’s life will always he The kind of life that is for ine. Long-haired stuff is off the rank; (I tell you this because I’m frank) Boogie, Jive and Jazz are hot And they are always on the spot. Some think concert music is swell; As far as I go, it can go to— Walking down the street you see A girl who smiles at you and me. Showing out against dark curls Shining teeth like ocean pearls. Without a doubt I think you know The one I mean is Mary Cetto. SHIRLEY HEARNE Rub is our gay young blade. On the dance floor he was made. A ruinba? A tango? A Spanish Fandango? His popularity never will fade! PAT STORY A remarkable girl is our Anne Shoe does things that no one else can; She has grace, she has poise; She makes never a noise— Oh, what a wife for some man! PAT STORY STUDY I am thinking of the sunset; I am fretful through the day; And the study curse is on rne. But my soul is far away. Again 1 go to school tomorrow; It is there that I must be. Study is not a thrill of rapture. Who will come and pity me? ELIZABETH WRKiHT APOLOGIES TO MISS BROWN Miss Brown, if you only knew The trouble I’ve been through. Since you told me Monday Of a poem that I must do. Since then I have been thinking Of just what I could say. I’ve lain awake at night And thought all through the day. And now I have decided That writing’s not for me. So please accept this offering With my apology. JEANNE FARR “THE LITTLE STINKER” She hasn’t got a streamline chassis. Or fancy gadgets that make her classy. She rattles and shakes, and oh what a horn. L)o you think she was made before Pug was born? JEANNE FARR The rain Falls drop by drop Then, with a sudden change. Stops solemnly. Like tears. THE LAMENT OF A MAN POSSESSING A CAR WITH ODD-SIZED TIRES An automobile, or so I’ve been told. Is a real fine conveyance, even when old; But the trouble I’ve found With these cars of yore Is, though the tires are three. The wheels number four. CARL GARRETT IN PARTING Our mind will forget a thousand things Like Ancient History and deaths of kings Whether we’re unhappy or whether we smile The ways of life are many ; mile. But whether we win or whether we lose It is not we or the way we choose With a steady swing and open brow We’re clasping hands at the crossroads now. We part, we remember each as a friend As we journey on until the end. On through tlie sunshine, and winter rain And then I know we shall meet again. BETTY WRIGHT There was an old man on a hill Who worked till the night came so still He worked on his chores I’ntil his fingers had sores That lazy old man on the hill RIC HARD MOULTON In the valley there stood a school In the school there stood a stool On the stool there sat a fool In the vallev in the school LEON FREDERICK There was a boy named “Singer Sam” Who loved a girl named “Melody Main” But Mam left Sam for a guy in a flivver And Sam was left singing “Ole Man River.” DEBORAH HANSON I like to work in study hall. The noise around me Doesn’t bother me at all. MARION HURLBURT Some students get all D’s in school Some get all C”s Some get all F’s But I get all three! STANLEY KARPINSKI ALCOHOL Water, sparkling, c h 1 and dear. Burbling gently, quickly up— Sweet and clean and good and chaste— Some prefer alcohol. More hygienic. “Broke, broke, broke,” That’s all I hear the boys say. They’ll have to get a new job So they can get more pay. MARGARET O BRIEN JOHN PANEK THE S A M P L E R 59 CHUCKLES What if— Beverly were a tent instead of a House Betty were wrong instead of Wright Ruth were a pond instead of a Lake Maurice were a chimney instead of a Stack Elsie were factories instead of Mills Bernadette were a fog instead of a Hayes Boh were sad instead of Joy Erving were Eastbed instead of Westcott Sonny were living instead of Dion George were a small weight instead of Holton June were a monk instead of an Abbott Evelyn were an adult instead of a Miner Patty were a tale instead of a Story Marlyn were a pusher instead of a Wheeler Arnold were a hunter instead of a Fisher Ann were East instead of West Jeanne were near instead of Farr Jean were a hook instead of a Page Carl were an attic instead of a Garrett Peter were boats instead of Crafts Anne were gloomy instead of Gay Shirley were later instead of Now(ers) Ernie were less instead of Moore S assy student C ray II ours after school 0 h you—!?!! dimwit () n time students L ong alibis D ion A ndosca Y ou always pick on me T olin R oss () h, I was sick U nderstanding teachers B ub L ack of interest E nthusiasm, oh! no S tack DANIEL CRAY TO THE JUNIOR CLASS Dear Juniors: Next year you will be taking the same steps we are. Don’t cry! We didn't. You will then have control of Room 11, and please be good to Mr. Osborn. He has had a very trying year, and deserves to be treated decently. How he ever stood us, we’ll never know. We are sure you will find everything in order and ready for your use. We were never too destructive, and we want you to appreciate what we are giving up to you. It is with deep regret that we must go, but nowadays it is the custom for seniors to graduate. Good luck in your senior year ami may you experience all the headaches and hardships we did. The Class of ’47 HELEN GRIGNON S—is for Senior so stalwart and strong E—is the energy we’ve had all along N is for the nothing that we couldn’t do 1 —is the idleness, that’s been in us, too O—is for orders we’ve given and taken R—are the rights that to us were forsaken. Senior is the word to say And the ’47 class, as seniors, did okay! MARGARET O BRIEN APOLOGIES TO LINCOLN Four thousand and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent the English language, conceived in adjectives, dedicated to prepositions, and resolved that all people who start this English course are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great struggle to determine whether this language or any other one can long endure. We have come to dedicate a portion of our English notebook as a final resting place for those who gave their lives writing, that we students might live only to hear ourselves reading what they wrote. But we highly resolve that no more shall flic in vain; that this nation, under God, shall abolish English Grammar and, whether it be bad or good, when spoken of the people, by the people, and for the people, it shall perish from the earth. DEBORAH HANSON T ardy students E ssays A bsentees (' ray II olton E asy going students R oss S illv answers II ebb O h Nuts! R oiling pennies T olin A ndosca G arrett E a ting in classrooms DAN GRAY Mr. Davis says some of his students have brains like deflated basketballs. Mr. Davis: What is the relationship between methyl and ethyl? Deb: Sisters! When Libby Grignon was called to the office out of English class. Miss Brown asked, “Mill you be gone all period?” Libby answered, “I’ll take m books just in case.’’ George Wylie remarked, “Boy—What an optimist!’ ( ontinurd from pige J6') To end another exciting football season, a “ Football Formal, given by the senior class, was held in the gym on November ii, with dancing to Jack Carter’s or- chestra. The gym was attractively decorated with winter scenes. Clara Lisai and her staff did an ex- cellent job of designing and decorating. On December ( the green freshmen sponsored a dance in the gym. Popular records furnished the music, while cokes were the refreshments. For a first affair by the freshmen, they managed excellently. The annual Junior Prom was held on April 11 in the gym. An attractive Dutch setting was the decorative angle. Balloons covered the ceiling and were dropped at the end of the dance. It proved a very success- ful affair. On May lfi,a Hobo dance was put on by the Class of ‘4!). Everyone came dressed in old clothes. Dancing and refreshments were the entertainment. 60 THE S A M PEER AUTOGRAPHS i 62 T H E SAMPLER KEY TO PICTURES WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG THE GOOD OLD DAYS A. Ernest Blanchard 1. Marianne O’Connor, Joseph Joy, Lawre' O’Connor B. James Ross o Maurice Stack C. Stanley Karpinski 8. Jean Donovan, Margaret O’Brien I). Anne Gay 4. Jean Page E. Lawrence O’Connor 5. Francis Dion, P. McAuliffe F. Deborah Hanson 0. Patricia Story G. Helen Grignon 7. Deborah Hanson II. Jean Shufeldt 8. Claudia Lisai 1. Marilyn Wheeler 0. Virginia Rogenski J. 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