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

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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.

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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!

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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.