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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1948 volume:

2 '1' H K S A M P I. K R FOREWORD Well, we’ve done it again. The Sampler is again ready for the clamoring mob. Many sleepless nights, shared by the board and Mr. Osborn, have resulted in producing the eighteenth edition of The Senior Sampler. Yes, the eighteenth edition. Looking back, we find that the first edition of The Sampler was issued in 1930, at least that is the first one in our files. Incidentally, we lack a copy of the 1931 Sampler and we would greatly appreciate a copy of it, if anyone of our readers has one in his posssession. In our estimation we have gone a long way since the first edition. The first issues were mimeographed and the covers were done by hand. The first printed one appeared in 1936, and in 1938 pictures were added and The Sampler appeared as it does today. The growth of the magazine is the result of a great amount of work on the part of Mr. Osborn and we are certain that this year’s edition, like so many others, would have been impossible without his guiding hand. 5 TABLE OF Foreword................................... 2 Sampler Board................................ 3 Faculty..................................... • Class Officers............................. Class Day.................................... K Who’s Who.................................... A Knocks...................................... 30 Ye Olde Senior Classe 34 CONTENTS Class Will........................................ 35 (’lass Prophecy................................... 35 I nderdassmen..................................... 39 Organizations, Plays, Socials, Music.............. 43 Athletics......................................... 55 Senior Poets...................................... 59 Key to Pictures.................................. fig Advertising..................................... fiS T H E S A M I' L E H 3 SAMPLER BOARD OF 194,S Editor-in-chief, Lawrence Williams Assistant Editors Leah Knapp Joan Hennessey Winifred Jennison Mary Long Dorothy Murphy Joan Sprague Typists Betty Trombley Rita Barbieri James Eno Business Manager Marjorie Andosca Assistant Business Managers, Rose Lawlor and Joan Dempsey Art Editors, Mary Barber, Ruth Freihofer Faculty Advisor, Henry B. Osborn FACULTY the sampler 5 FACULTY Mr. Harry W. Montague Superintendent of Schools University of Vermont, B. S., M. Ed. Mr. Hilton C. Holland, Principal Tufts College, B. S. Columbia University, M. A. Miss Emma Andrea 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 Miss Rachel Bouchard Home Economics, General Science University of Massachusetts Miss Virginia Brown English, Guidance Boston University, A. B. University of Vermont, A. M. Mr. Frank Bush Band and Orchestra Mr. Edward Cochran Business Course Norwich University, B. S. Mr. James Curran Science, Mathematics, and Shop University of Massachusetts 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. Norman R. Golding Mathematics, Shop University of New Hampshire, B. S. Mr. Lawrence Hadley Physical Education for Boys University of Wisconsin M iss Mary Hagan English Emmanuel College, B. A. University of Maryland Miss Ann Hennessey English Keene Teachers’ College Miss Elizabeth Hunt Guidance, Social Science Columbia University Middlebury College, B. A. Mrs. Dorothy Jones Physical Education for Girls Temple University, B. S. Posse School of Physical Education 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. John Murphy Art Teacher New England School of Arts Mr. Walter Olbrych Commercial Northampton Commercial College Mr. Henry B. Osborn, Assistant Principal French, Spanish Brown University, Ph. B. Mrs. Thelma Quinn Junior High Mathematics University of Vermont, A. B. Miss Catherine Santamaria Commercial Salem Teachers’ College, B. S. in Ed. Boston University, Ed. M. Miss Roxy Jean Talbert Junior High School Social Science, World History University of Vermont Miss Catherine Wilcox Latin, English Universityof Vermont, A.B., Ed.M., M.A. Mr. Stanley Witt Mathematics University of Vermont, B. S. fi T HE S A M I L E R President..... N ice President CLASS OFFICERS Joseph Jurkoic Secretary................Winifred Jennison Wilma Henderson Treasurer Lawrence Williams CLASS COLORS CLASS MOTTO CLASS FLOWER Blue and Gold Character, not fame Yellow Rose HONOR STUDENTS First Honor...................................... Second Honor..................................... Third Honor...................................... Other honor students alphabetically Joan Hennessey Ann Houlihan Ruth Freihofer arranged Leona Grignon William Hodge Rose Law I or Lawrence Williams Barbara Roy Suzanne St. Peters Richard Stickney Hi! Here We Are At Last.... F Soph ism 73ZZ31 Senior J un io omore presK men JSl 8 T II E S A M P L E R CLASS DAY PROGRAM Processional Class Gifts Speech of Welcome Class History Music Presentation of Yearbook Remarks Music Class Will Moving up of Classes Music Class Song Class Prophecy Instrumental Music School Song Recessional c CLASS SONG Tune—“Now Is the Hour’ Now is the hour When we must say good-bye, Now that we’re leaving Dear old B. F. High. Farewell to our teachers. Our pals and faithful friends; On this graduation day Our youth and childhood ends. We’ve had our joys Our sorrows, and our tears; Now comes the end of These happy years. We’ve often dreamed Of the day when we’d be free, But now our high school years will be Our fondest memory. MARY ANNE BARBER % T II E S A M P L E K 9 WHO’S WHO MARJORIE CLEM1NTINE ANDOSCA General Marge To manage men% one ouyhl to have a sharp mind in a velvet sheath. Latin Club 2; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Basketball Manager 4; Business Manager of Sampler Board 4; Monitor 3, 4; Cafeteria I, 2. We can’t think of a better introduction to the class than Marge, the girl who always has a cheery smile and hello for everyone. We often wonder where the girls’ basketball team would have been if Marge weren’t there to buy oranges and guin before every game. You see. Marge was the star manager. The first day of vacation usually finds this girl bound for Lawrence. No one asks what the big attraction is, but we can guess, can’t we? JEANNE AGNES ASHCROFT General “Jeunnie' The trorld has angels all too few (Bee (’tub 1,2 3; Monitor 4. A very quiet and peace loving girl from (iageville. And contradictory to the old familiar statement, she’s quiet even when you do get to know her. We know very little about her out-of-school activities, but sometimes you wonder about these quiet girls when they arc out of school. Are all girls that come from Gagevillc as quiet as Jean? Here’s joining a line of well wishers. MARY ANNE BARBER Commercial Mary Anne The devil cannot tie a woman's tongue.” Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; (Bee (Bub 1, 2, 3; Gypsy Rover 1; Spotlight Club 4; Home Economics (Bub 1, 2, 4; Senior Hop 3; Art Editor of Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Art Editor of Senior Sampler 4; Divine Flora 4; Monitor 3, 4. Mary Anne, one of the most dependable girls in the senior class, is always willing to cooperate. Where would we have been if it hadn't been for Mary Anne and her artistic talent when formal time came around? She is also one of the ‘‘Peppy Six” who cheered our boys along during football and basketball seasons. This tall, good-looking, cooperative and full-o’-pep girl also has another asset which helps her to get along well with everyone; and that is a wonderful personality. B'hat personality will take you a long way on the road to success, Mary Anne. RITA MARY BARBIERI Commercial “Pep I laughed, and danced, talked and sang. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2. 3, Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Kentucky Garden 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Sample Typist 4; Hi! Schooler Typist 3, 4; Monitor 4. Ask Rita about dancing and then see her eyes light up! For a while after dances ended at the Blue and Gold, Rita went around with a rather long face. This didn’t last long though because Rita loves to laugh. Rita is a loyal B. F rooter at sports events. It’s too bad everyone hasn’t got her school spirit. Rita is a whiz at typing so there’s no doubt about her being a successful secre- tary. PARKER BURNHAM BLAKE College Burn Hunger is sharper than the sword. Band 1. 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Spotlight Club 1; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Elmer and the Lovcbug 1; A. A. Treasurer 4; Junior High 'rournament 4; Junior Rotarian; Bovs’ State. Burnham has done a wonderful job as A. A. Treasurer, which without a doubt is a very tough assignment. He certainly knows how to choose his com- panions, especially those in the fair sex. We all admit she’s a swell gal. The Times would have a major problem if Burnham ever quit. We feel that it won’t be long before Burn is owner of a national publishing company. Best of luck to this fellow who’s seldom without a smile. 10 THE S A M FLE R CARL WILLIAM BLAKE General Blakie” “He has heard the chimes at midnight.' Junior Varsity Football 2, 3; Spotlight Club 4; Hi! Schooler 3; Divine Flora 4. The good-looking lad you see ambling up the steps just as the last bell rings is probably none other than Carl. Carl deserves a lot of praise for he’s had a creditable school record and still held a job at the railroad station nights. He gets along well with everyone and that includes the fair sex. Take heed, girls, certain spies tell us that the way to Carl’s heart is through his stomach. In future years we expect Carl to be a successful railroad president. DELORES MAY BOUCHER General Dutchie “ take the world to be but as a stage. (ilee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Kentucky Garden 2; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Special Glee Club 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Cafeteria 1, 2, 3; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Prize Play, Antic Spring 3; The New England Drama Festival 3; The Minuet 4; The Divine Flora 4; Majorette 2; Librarian 1, 2; Monitor 3, 4; A. A. Secretary 4. Dutchie can always be counted on to do her share when a committee is chosen to work on some program or project. She plans to be a beautician and there’s no doubt that she’ll be a success. Dutchie has proven that she’s at home on the stage and the class has come to depend on her to make their dra- matic production a success. Skiing is her chief outside interest. It helps when you have a friend for a teacher, doesn’t it Dutch? PHILLIP JOSEPH BOUSQUET General tiousq He was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block himself. Junior Varsity Baseball 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Football 2; Football 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Prom 3; An Old Kentucky Garden 2; The Gypsy Rover 1; Little Jack Horner 2; Class President 1; Home Room President 1. Phil is one of the most popular fellows iu school and easily one of our most proficient athletes. He proved himself to be a skilled football player and nar- rowly missed landing a berth on the All-State team, being placed on the second squad. During the winter court, and spring diamond seasons, Phil held forth as a regular on both teams. Around school, his friendly manner has won him many friends. His graduation will leave a noticeable gap at B. F. If. S., but we wish you even more success in your future, Phil. JEAN ANN BRENNAN General “Jeannie” On udth the Dance! Let Joy be unconfined ” Glee Club 2, 4; Band 1, 2; Spotlight Club 4; Junior Prom 3; The Divine Flora 4. Jean with her dark hair and green eyes is one of the most temperamental girls in the senior class. She’ll keep you in fits of merriment with her “bed- time” stories. Where there’s a party there’s Jean and where there’s Jean there’s a party. Jean’s newest hobbies are collecting long skirts, new hair-dos and carpenter’s tools. She’ll never be without loads of friends for she has an abundance of helpful assets, including good looks, a sense of humor and an ability to do any kind of dancing from the “jitterbug” floor to the ballroom. JOANNE BRUCE General Fanny A quiet mind is richer than a crown (ilee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics 4; Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Kentucky (iarden 2; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Senior Play 4; Majorettes 2, 3; Librarian 3, 4. What is so rare as a quiet blonde? You say there aren’t such creatures? Oh yes there is. Joanne’s one. She’s done her share for the school just the same. She was one of the drum majorettes who led the band to success last year. As property manager of the Senior Play, Joanne had to do a lot of run- ning around and she did it all with a smile. We couldn't all do that. Best of luck to you, Joanne, in your plans for the future. T HE S A M V L E K 11 ROBERT EDWARD BUSHWAY General “Bob” “Be careful, young fella! Y oure ready for love. Monitor 4; Industrial Arts Award. Boh has been 48’s outstanding contribution to the shop classes. He walked off with the Shop Award in his Sophomore year. Although Bob is notice- able for his quiet manner, he has done his share for the Monitor system. Some- time. ask him how he liked serving down in the “salt mines.“ If you’re looking for Bob just find Al McCoy: they are inseparable. On the class trip everyone decided that Bob was one of the nicest fellows in our class. Mr. (voiding will miss him, but, then, won’t we all? JOHN JOSEPH CENTER General “John” “Woman mould be more charming if one could fall into her arms without falling into her hands” Special Glee Club 2; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Schooler 8; Young Man's Fancy 2. Miss Santamaria had better watch her typewriters when he is around; he’s apt t«� have them in a million pieces. John loves to tinker with everything. John, we hope you havens much luck putting them back together again as you do taking them apart. He's another star pupil in shop class. The class has made use of his artistic talents, too. He has made posters and worked on scenery for almost every stage production while he’s been in school. We’ve appreciated it and will certainly miss his efforts. BEVERLY ANN CHILDS General “Ber” “Spare your breath to cool your porridge.” Softball 2; Glee Club 2; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Home Economics Club 1. 2, 8, 4; Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 8; Football Formal 4; Librarian 1, 2, 8, 4; Cafcteriu 1. 2; Elmer and the Lovebug 1; The Divine Flora 4. Yappity, yappity, yap yap- that’s Bcv our happy-go-lucky classmate with those great big beautiful eyes and the snappy clothes. There’s never a dull moment in her life. She’s kept busy with her many admirers—and we don’t mean girls. Rev’s another skiing fan who likes the people she meets while skiing! Right now her chief ambition is to get rested after a long chain of parties. Bcv deserves all the breaks and here’s wishing her all kinds of luck. Go to it, Bev. DANIEL EDWARD CROWLEY College “Danny” “Thou hast seen nothing yet” Manager Football, Baseball, Basketball 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Spotlight Club 2, 8, 4; Latin Club 8; Hi! Schooler 2. 8; The Happy Journey 8; Antic Spring 8; Prize Play 8, 4; The Divine Flora 4; Quiet Please 4; New Eng- land Drama Festival 8; Christmas Cantata 4; Class Vice President 1, 2; Fresh- man Reception 4; Student Advisory Board 3, 4; Vice Chairman of S. A. B. 4. Deacon is one of the best actors ever to take Bellows Falls High School by storm. When this tall Irish lad isn’t acting, he’s busy performing his duties as manager of all the boys’ varsity athletic teams. On the side, Dan can write a poem for any occasion at a moment’s notice. Deacon is one of the brains of the class. He established some sort of a record, as a freshman, when he got all “AY’ and then got both a 5 and 6 in study hall. Not everyone could do that. JOAN ANN DEMPSEY General “Joan” “Every inch of her a queen ” Basketball 3, 4; Softball 2, 8, 4; Tennis 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; All New England Chorus 4; Home Economics Club I. 2, 8, Pres- ident 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Hi! School- er 2, 3; Freshman Play 1; Antic Spring 8; New England Drama Festival 3; The Divine Flora 4; Monitor 3, 4; Assistant Business Manager Sampler 4; Librar- ian 1, 2, 3; Junior High Tournament 4; Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Kentucky Garden 2. Easily one of the most attractive and best dressed girls in our class, Joan is also very popular. As a forward on the girls’ basketball team, Joan was one of the high scorers this year. Joan and her pal. Mary Margaret, manage to have friends in every town they pass through. For example, mention the New Eng- land Music Festival. Just as a hint he was tall, blond and darn good looking. As a nurse, Joan will undoubtedly be the best. Joan can count as her friend almost everyone in the class. 12 THE SAMPLER ROBERT PREVILLE DE ROSE General “Chink” “Though he he but little, he is fierce.” Track 4; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Glee Club 4; An Old Spanish Custom 3. Rutland High lost a great fellow when Bob came to Bellows Falls. He promptly became a drummer in our band and orchestra and made a great hit as “Chink in “An Old Spanish Custom.” Bob is an out-of-door enthusiast and, seeing him out with his big friend, Wes Nies, is really seeing the long and short of it. Going to agricultural school and someday having a farm of his own arc included in Bob’s plans for his future. We can’t think of anyone we’d wish more luck to than you, Bob. JAMES ANTHONY ENO Commercial “Jimmy” “And thus he bore trithout abuse, the grand old name of Gentleman.” Junior Varsity Football 3; Track 4; Junior From 3; Hi! Schooler 2; Sam- pler Typist 4. Introducing the wonder boy of the commercial department. We used to think Jimmy was always quiet, but, after seeing him with the “boys,” we’ve changed our minds. Although Jimmy is the only boy taking the commercial course, he’s easily one of the star typists. This year he went out for football and track and proved his skill in both sports. Congratulations to the politest boy in the class. JEANNETTE DORCAS FAIRBROTHER College “Jan” “Many, they $ay, have I.” Dramatic Club 2; Football Formal 2, 3; Little Jack Horner 2; Home Room Secretary 2, 3. Jeannette is another attractive member of our class. Most of us have a difficult time keeping track of her many beaus, but the other girls wish they could have as much luck with the opposite sex as Jeannette does. Here’s a girl who loves skiing and horseback riding. Ask her about these sports any time. She’ll be glad to tell you all about them. Incidentally, we heard why it was so quiet in the back of the Chem Lab. She and Bill have been working on disappearing red ink, to be used on report cards. JOHN PATRICK FITZGERALD General “Fitz” “A joke's a very serious thing.” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3. Fitz has the map of Ireland on his face. Along with this, he’s got the Irish sense of humor and gift of gab. Fitzie was chosen Most Talkative Boy in the class, but no one minds listening to him, because he’s always happy. Fitz has been a dependable member of the football team for two years and he’ll be missed on the team next year. Whenever you want to tell a joke or hear one, look for Fitz. He’s the fellow you want! MARY JOANNE FITZGERALD General “Fiizie” “Babble, babble, little brook.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; The Gypsy Rover 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; An Old Ken- tucky Garden 2; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Elmer and the Lovebug 1; The Divine Flora 4; Little Jack Horner 2; Monitor 4; Assistant Librarian 4. Fitzie is an attractive, vivacious blonde from North Walpole. It’s hard to find anyone in B. F. High who doesn’t call Fitzie a friend. She has seldom missed a sports event during the past four years. We sometimes wonder what the teams would have done without her vocal support. Fitz is another one of our actresses; she’s done her share in many plays. More than one teacher has remarked about her golden gift of gab, but that’s never stopped her wonder- ful stream of talk for long. We’d have been rather bad off without Fitzie to keep up our spirits throughout high school. TIIE S A MPLE ft BEVERLY ANN FONTAINE General “Bev” “Tiro to full and bright—tuck eyesl Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Tea Dance 2; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Gypsy Rover 1; Old Kentucky Garden 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4. Bev is another one of the Senior cheerleaders who has cheered the boys through all the games, whether we were ahead or behind. Conversation is never at a standstill when Bev’s around. Her laugh is contagious, but no one minds catching anything like that. We sometimes wonder whether the ticket sales at the “State” went up when Bev became the ticket seller. It’s our guess that they did. Your smile and laugh will enable you to go far in the future. Best of luck, Bev. RUTH ELAINE FREIHOFER Commercial “Ruthie’ You were born for something great Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Monitor 4; Art Editor Sampler 4. Ruth is a very quiet girl who really accomplishes a lot in a day. As sec- retary of the monitor system she was kept busy. Not satisfied with only this job, she’s always willing to use her artistic ability for some school affair. Several gym decorations have been a testimony to her skilled hand. Chosen the best artist in the class, Ruth will go far with her brains aud talent. JEAN ELIZABETH GADREAULT General “Jeanie” “ Man hat hit will—but woman hat her way Glee Club 1; Home Economics Club 1; Home Room Committee 2; Senior Play 4; Librarian 4. Jean is from Saxtons River, but that doesn’t mean she’s never in B. F. She finds it very convenient to have a sister who lives in town. The class could always depend on Jean whether they wanted someone to work at a food sale or wanted a program seller. Although most of the girls envy Jean’s chance to know the V. A. boys, she seems to be perfectly content with what B. F. has to offer. No one will mind being sick when they have Jean to take care of them. DORIS EILEEN GAFF General “Dorry” “She wears her heart upon her sleeve.' Glee Club 2, 8, 4; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Home Economics Club 4; Junior Prom 4. Doris hails from Bartonsvillc. We don’t see her too often after the bus leaves, but that doesn’t mean that she shirks her share of the school duties. Doris has been a member of the Glee Club throughout school aud has lent a hand to other activities as they came up. However, we know her time is pretty well taken up by Fred. When we see that diamond sparkle on her left baud, there’s no need to guess about her future. Best of luck in the future, Doris. You deserve it! FLORENCE ELIZABETH GLYNN General “Flossy “Her pulse beats matrimony. Glee Club 2. 8. We almost put Florence down as the quiet type, until a few friends told us differently, aud recently we overheard an argument over letters. Flossy, we take it all back. We all agree, though, that she’s a grand sport. She’s been a staunch member of interclass teams since she was a freshman. We don’t know much about Florence’s outside interests, but we do know she has some nice fellow’s ring. Would you miud telling us all about it, Florence? She hopes to go to business school. We all know she’ll be successful. THE SAM P L E R 14 JAY HERMAN GORDON General Ikey He was a man of an unbounded stomach. Glee Club 1, 2; Discussion Group 4; The Gypsy Rover 1; A Kentucky Garden 2. Whenever words are flying thick and fast, you will find Jay defending another New York Giants’ loss. It seems that his ambition is to be the third base coach for Mel Ott. Well, never mind. Jay, they will get into the World Series someday. When it comes to finding someone who has got his homework done. Jay usually has to do the finding. In Jay the monitor system will lose a good mark—who’s going to get all the warnings now? We’re all going to miss that cheerful smile and the man with the incorrect answers, but undoubtedly our loss is someone’s gain. LEONA MARY GRIGNON Commercial Lee So light of foot, so light of spirit Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 4, Managing Editor 2, 3; Elmer and the Ix ve Bug 1; The Divine Flora 4; Three’s a Crowd 4; Antic Spring 3; Monitor 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Girl’s State 3; Prize Play 3. If you happen to be walking through the halls of Bellows Falls High School and see a certain monitor with a super smile on her face,you will know it is none other than Leona. She is the blonde heartbreaker from North Walpole. The way she spreads that charm around is really a mystery. She doesn’t have much time for the boys now because of the tall blond whom we all know'. She also showed her ability on the stage, on the basketball floor and football field as a cheerleader. We don’t have to wish her success because we know her life’s ambition, and it looks pretty good. LOWELL DOUGLAS HANSON General Scoop What cannot be cured, must be endured.” Football 4; Spotlight Club 4; Football Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4; Hi! Schooler 2; Divine Flora 4; Discussion Group 4. Lowell, the guy with the innocent expression. But, believe us, there’s many a need for that innocent look. Lowell and a few others are the cause of our summer vacations. For the kids? Lord no! For the teachers. In addition to his athletic ability, proven during football season, he also starred as Buzz, the supersalesman in the Senior Play. Quite an actor, we’ll say. Ix well has many ambitions, but his main one is to run the car until it falls apart. MARY LOUISE HARTY College Mary Lou AU is fair in lore and war Basketball 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Hi! Schooler 3; Gypsy Rover 1. Here comes the band and w’hom do we see way out in front? Why, it’s Mary Lou, of course. A real strutter, by gosh. Holding her own on the basketball floor, she really outdid herself. By the way, was the Navy any help? Mary Lou, with that red hair, good looks and personality, you shouldn’t have a thing to worry about. WILMA CHARLOTTE HENDERSON College Dimples Her eyes how they twinkle, her dimples how merry Basketball 2, 4; Softball 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3; Vice President Latin Club 3; Junior Prom 3; Freshman Reception 4; Hi!School- er 2, 3; Treasurer Home Room 1, 2; Monitor 4; State Vice President of Home Economics Club 2; Class Vice President 4. “Dimples! Dimples!” Where she got this nickname is beyond the shadow of a doubt. Wilma did a swell job as class vice president, although she didn’t have too much of a job in that particular office, she was always willing to help anyone who needed her at any time. She showed everyone w hat she could do on the basketball floor and there seemed to be a cheering section of alumni there for her. With her charm, peaches-and-cream complexion she should be an aid to all patients in any part of the w’orld. THE S A M P L E K JOAN MARIE HENNESSEY College Joanie” “ have no superfluous leisure.” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary and Treasurer Band 2, 3; Librarian 4; Student Con- ductor of Orchestra 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3; Junior From 3; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler Business Manager 2, 3; Elmer and the Love Bug 1; Flay Night prompter 2, 3; Gypsy Rover 1; All State Band 2, 3 4; All New England Band 3, 4; D. A. R. Good Citizenship Girl 4; Girls State 3; Home Room Treasurer 1, 3; Class Treasurer 1; S. A. B. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3, Fresident 4; Monitor 3, 4; Cafeteria Cashier 4; Sampler Board 4; Vice President of A. A. 4; Scholarship Medal 1, 3; Keene and Boston Fanel, Discussions 4. We give a toast to Joan whose high school career has really been a grand success. In addition to all of her other honors, she was unanimously voted the D. A. R. girl of 1948. She has been one of Mrs. Jones mainstays and we know she’ll leave a large gap in all of the varsity teams. The band will also be minus a star sax when she leaves school. Joau is one swell kid and we feel sure that New Rochelle has a real prize. WILLIAM GEORGE HODGE College “Bill” He couldn't lie if you paid him and he'd starve before he stole” Glee Club 1; Home Room Vice Fresident 3; An Old Kentucky Garden 1; Mathematics Award 3. The smartest boy in our class?? None other than “Bill.” When it comes to girls, he blushes; and during recitations, he’s bashful. Between his job and his homework, he doesn’t find much time for girls. Bill is so brainy that he walked off with the Math Medal last year. We ofteu wonder what happened at the Football Formal—it was all in fun, anyway. Mr. Davis only regrets that Bill won’t be around for another year. He thinks that this “mad scien- tist” has a fine start on his own atomic bomb! ERNEST WILLIAM HOGAN General “Bill” “Cards are the devil's books ” Football 2, 3; Home Room President 1; Divine Flora 4. Bill is one of the quiet boys in school and a regular member of “the gang” when he isn’t engaged iu work at the station. Another member of the Station Gang, Bill spends most of his time keeping the railroad running right. Party life has been a great strain on him; but then, the many attractions fouud at them were worth the effort. As for the future, our crystal ball sees Bill with a huge black cigar dictating letters to Jimmy Euo, his secretary, aud, as we look at the signature, we see Ernest Hogau, President of the North Walpole-B. F. Railway. ANN ELIZABETH HOULIHAN Commercial “Betty” It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends” Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 4; Librarian 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Christmas Dance 2; Hi! Schooler Typist 4. Associate Editor-in-chief 2; Elmer and the Love Bug 1; The Divine Flora 4; Secretary Freshman Class 1; Treasurer of Home Room 2; Monitor 3. Cafeteria Bookkeeper 1. Can she dance? Can she cheer? Is she popular? Silly questions!!! Tell us Betty how does it feel to be tops in the eyes of a certain he-man from U.V. M. They tell us you had a wonderful time at the Kake Walk. Is it the school or Jack that left the gleam iu your eye when you came home? The team really had morale when Betty started yelling—“Fight! Boys—Fight”!!! She has been a great help to Miss Santamaria and to Mr. Holland, as she was a super commercial student. Congratulations for being Best-Dressed Girl. JOHN JEREMIAH HOULIHAN College “Uoulie” A name far sounded among men for noble deeds.” Freshman Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Junior Varsity Football, Basketball 1; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Monitors 3, 4; S. A.B. 1; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, S;The Divine Flora 4;(Juiet Please 4; Antic Spring 3; New England Drama Festival 3; Prize Play 3, 4; President of the A. A. 4; Dir- ector of Junior High Tournament 4; Assistant Director of Junior High Tourna- ment 3; Home Room President 1; Boys' State 3. Sports, Sports, Sports. All of Houlie’s life revolves around sports (or Women). He was an admirable player iu football plus being a three-letter man. Houlie was elected to Boys’ State last year. In the political field he has held many offices. He certainly did a swell job as Captain of the monitor system and his efficient handling of the Junior High Tournament was very commend- able. As for his interest in the opposite sex, it can be expressed as “Romeo.” However, interests seem to be centered lately, right? To sum up Houlie, he is a swell fellow and is one guy who won’t have to slide through life. 16 THE S A M P L E R WILLIAM COIT HOWE General Ugh” 4 • . gracious and a gallant Prince.” Football 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 4; Football Formal 4; The Divine Flora Don’t know him? No one can say that. Since Ugh came to us from Lebanon he has won many friends. The football squad certainly found out he was a much needed and valuable player. He seems to have his interests other than football, basketball or any sports. He is a “Borneo,” first class, and girls just seem to be his main interest. His laugh is well known to us all! because he almost giggles. More than once wires have been crossed be- tween his sister and his best friend. No one understands it except you, Uvh. Better watch out!! MARJORIE CHRISTINE JEANNOTTE General “Marge” “ The world belongs to the energetic.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 1; Kentucky Garden 2; Spanish Custom 8; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; The Divine Flora 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Faster Cantata 2; Cafeteria 2, 4. Marge is one of the vitality girls of the class. She never spends more than five seconds in any one spot. Even though she works several evenings a week, she still manages to be full of ginger in school. Marge is also a ski enthusiast, but spends most of her time carrying skis for Dutchie to break. If you have a few hours to waste, ask her about serving tea. She has a manner all her own. WINIFRED JENNIE JENNISON College “Winnie” “A finger in every pie.” Basketball 1; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Freshman Reception 4; Christmas Dance 2; Hi-Schooler 2, 3; The Divine Flora 4; Sampler Board 4; Class Secretary 2, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, Head Librarian 4; Monitor 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Home Room Secretary 2; Captain of Curtis Campaign 4; Tea Dance 3. What would we do without Winnie? Four feet eleven and three quarter inches of the busiest girl you will ever find. She is either typing, stenciling, reading reports or worrying about something, not to mention her monitor post. (We hear that she has so much work to do some nights that she doesn’t have time to go home. So, she just stays over at Fitzie’s.) It’s a great place to be. North Walpole! From Winnie’s eagerness to please throughout these four years we do not feel sorry for any of her patients, but, for her own sake, we pray that hospital beds are never any taller. CORRINNE LOIS JOHNSON Commercial “Connie” “Conversation never sits easier than when mixed with laughter” Band 1, 2, 3; Majorette 1; The Divine Flora 4. Ballerina has nothing on this girl when it comes to dancing. Connie tells us never to live up in the hills because it makes it darn hard to get to school ou time, if you get there at all. Connie’s hobbies used to be reading, baby-sitting, notes written in class and traveling; now her hobbies are dancing, cribbage, keeping her blonde hair short and having Wednesday night poker games. Connie’s life is pretty much of a secret. We wonder what she does in her spare time. Plow the roads to Grafton? JOSEPH RAPHAEL JIRKOIC General “ ’’ “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse.” Basketball 1; S. A. B. 1; Junior Prom 8; Football Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4; Senior Hop 8; Home Room Representative 2; Class President 4; (’lass Representative 4; Senior Play 4. Busy! Busy! Busy! That’s our Joe. Always on the rush to do some- thing. Besides holding down a job at Shaw’s he also found time to do a wonderful job as class president. Heaven only knows where the class would have been without him. His only interests seem to be women and horses. But then, as Joe says, what else is there? Joe wants to own a Dude ranch someday. We wonder whether the horses or the one he chooses to help him out will get the most attention. Our hats are off to the most popular boy in the class. T H E S A M P L E R 17 PETER JOSEPH KARNACEWICZ General Pete9 “He uus a scholar, uml a ripe and good one.” Baseball 1; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 1; Discussion Group 4; Home Room Vice President 2. Pete is another of the fabulous North Wapolitcs. Pete is always getting into trouble but not on his own accord. Somebody starts something and he gets the blame. The shining star of Mrs. Lamson’s history class, he always seems to have the right answers. Pete is one of the members of the Board of Improvements where the school and the pupils both try to get improved. Pete is terribly bashful around girls, but then time will tell. VERONICA THERESA KARNACEWICZ General “Ronnie “ Just being happy is a fine thing to do. Softball 3; Basketball 3; Home Economics Hub 2, 3; Freshman Reception 2. Ronnie has a smile and personality that win her many friends. She is a quiet girl from North Walpole, but has her interests and ambitions the same as everyone else. She is a good friend and a real sport. She seems to like her job at the State Theatre very much; we wonder if it’s the job or the help that has the biggest interest. Maybe you can tell us, Ronnie. We’ve enjoyed having you with us and know that whatever happens you will always make the most of it. So, happy landings to you in the future JOAN WINIFRED KELTON College Joanic I may be as good as I please, if I please to be good Basketball 2; 1 lee Club 1, 2, 4; Special Glee Club 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Spanish Custom 2; Home Room Secretary 2. Fiver heard of Athens, Vt? Maybe not. I bet you’ve heard of Joan, though. Of course you may have thought that she lived at Sully’s because she’s there so much of the time. Don’t be fooled. She still calls Athens home. Joan, at first glance, appears to be quiet—that is, if you haven’t seen her with her girl friends. She’s been a loyal member of the class and of the Glee Club for four years. One of our star football players escorts her to most of B. F.’s social events. You don’t do bad for a farm gal, do you, Joan? The nursing profession will be getting the best when you arrive!!! MARY JANE KING General Mary It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Band 2, 3; Orchestra 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Hi! Schooler typist 4. Mary King, or is it Mary Gadreault? It’s hard telling. Mary and Jean are inseparable. They share everything but boy friends. When it conies to that, they have an agreement. Jean has B. F. and Mary takes charge of all the ones in Saxtons River. Confidentially, the odds are better there. V. A., you know-. Mary’s other interests run to music. She plays a mean clarinet and can always be found in the front row of the Glee Club. WALTER MICHAEL K1SSELL General Walt The cheerful man's a king. Walter is a rugged blond boy from Westminster. His favorite sport is skiing on the hills, but Walt says that is where all people ski. His “rattler ford” brings him to school every day and has done so for the past four years. He is a bashful boy ami hasn’t much to do with the girls; so therefore we just see him during the school hours. The reason Walt is always late for school is because there is always something wrong with his car. On the side he is a mechanic, to' ! His deepest ambition seems to be work. Wonder if farm life can be that bad!!! 18 T H E S A M P L E R LEAH DORA KNAPP Commercial “Lee” “A daughter of the gods, divinely fa , and most divinely fair ” Basket hull 2, 3, 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Hi! Schooler 2, 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4, Lieutenant 4; Ciris’ State 3; Class Sec- retary 3; Student Advisory Board 3, 4; Senior Sampler 4; Senior Play 4; All State Basketball Team 4. Leah joined our class in her freshman year, and since then she has become popular with just about everyone. For two years Lee has been a member of the S. A. B. Besides this, she has served on many activity committees, and her efforts on these have been largely appreciated. At Girls’ State she received the title of Lieutenant Governor; you may be sure that this is no mean achieve- ment. Many of the girls’ basketball games were won because of Leah’s height and accuracy in making baskets. With all these accomplishments, Lee ought to get SOMEWHERE in this world!! WILLIAM THOMAS KURKCL College “Kurk” “The man that blushes is not quite a brute ” Football 3, 4; Track 4; Spotlight Club 4; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; The Divine Flora 4; Monitor 4; Home Room President 3. Here’s a man you can tell a mile off, if he’s blushing. When a laughing matter becomes embarrassing to Kurk, he blushes even to the back of his ears. We suppose that is a good sign, although it gives you away sometimes. He was outstanding on the football line and the proprietor of a famous lodge. Who would have known that such a place existed in the hills of Westminster??? As for the opposite sex his interests go from the Freshman to Senior girls. Kurk plans to go to U. V. M. next year. We will remember him as a swell classmate and a fellow that no one had any trouble getting along with!!!! ROSE MARGARET LAWLOR College “Rose” “Success treads on the heeJs of every right effort.” Basketball 2; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Band 3, 4; All- New England Band 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 1; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2. 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4; Tea Dance 3; Backward Dance 3; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Monitor 3, 4; Sampler Board 4; Student Advisory Board 4; Vermont Youth Forum 4; Home Room Secretary 2; Home Room Representative 3; Scholarship Award 2. Rose is one of the brightest girls of the Senior class and is well liked by all. She is quiet and friendly, always ready to help someone. She was active in sports and a member of the Band for four years. Rose was a big help in the business department of the Senior Sampler. In addition to all her activities, for the past few years. Rose has been a “star fizzician” behind Fletcher’s soda fountain. Nursing at St. Elizabeth’s seems to be her chosen career. We all know she’ll make a good nurse. MARY AGNES LONG College “Mary Agnes” “As merry as the day is long.” Glee Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Sampler Board 4; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Quiet Please 4; Divine Flora 4; All-State Chorus 4. Here comes that girl with that pleasant smile for everyone. Y’es, it’s Mary, or should we say Kilroy? Incidentally, where did you get that nick- name? With a real flair for dramatics, Mary took part in the operetta and came out with a brogue that was straight from the “old sod.” (It must have been difficult.) Since the Junior year she’s been involved in one activity after another. Music, Dramatics, School Paper—she’s found time for them all. It’s a wonder she stopped long enough to graduate. JUNE ELIZABETH LOWELL General “June” “A well-bred silence always at command.” (ilee Club 1, 3, 4. June is another one of the Southern Belles—that is, from Westminster. June seldom exercises her lung power. In fact the only time we ever hear her is in Glee Club. Although she usually skips out right after school, we hear by way of the grapevine that her outside life is well taken care of. Her post- graduation ambition is hairdressing. THE S A M P L E K 19 WILLIAM GORDON LYNA College “Bill” “Let him that would move the world, first move himself.” Freshman Tea Dance 1; Junior Hobo Dance 3. Hill has all the makings of a genius, extremely quiet, indifferent attitude and as unpredictable as the weather. Bill, better known as the unwilling chauffeur, can often be found squiring the boys around in the family Hudson. That car puzzles us though; it’s always full of boys, nothing else, just boys. Hill hus his career all picked out; and we arc all looking forward to reading about Admiral Lyna. RUTH MYRTLE MC BRIDE College “Rulhie” “Music is well said to be the speech of angels” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hand 2, 3, 4; All-Slate Orchestra 2, 3, 4; All-New England Orchestra 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Piano accompanist 3, 4; Special Glee Club 4; Gypsy Rover 1; Latin Club 3. Music is the root of Ruth’s existence. It’s Hand, Orchestra or Glee Club rehearsals for her, morning, noon and night. No wonder she’s so quiet; she’s probably too tired to say anything. Among her accomplishments is the mas- tery of the violin, piano and the clarinet. Not only was music her main interest at B. F. H. S., but she also attended the music camp at Durham during the summers. As a sideline Ruth likes horses so much, that she relaxes by mak- ing sketches of them, looking over the past four years it seems that her only problems have been transportation and ducking solos. ALFRED HUMPHREY MC COY General “Al” “I can bo pushed just so far” Monitor 4. They say he has a pleasant voice, but we wouldn’t know. We’ve never heard him speak. Al seldom says anything except when he is giving a warning. He was truly voted the most modest boy of the class. In his long list of friends there is one very mysterious female that really has us guessing. Come on, Al, give out, who is she? Huh??? Randolph Agriculture School is part of Al’s future plans and we’re sure that anything he undertakes will be a grand success. PRISCILLA ANN MC DERMOTT General “Pudgy” “Always doing, never done.” Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Hand 1; Junior Prom 3; Junior High School Tournament 4; Senior Hop 3; Backward Dance 1; Operetta 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Little Jack Horner 2; Elmer and the Love Hug 1; Monitor 4. A popular redhead from North Walpole and a swell girl. Her temper is as red as her hair, but she has a great deal of personality, as everyone who knows her will testify. She’s always willing to help whenever anything is to be done. Her main ambition in school has been to make Mr. Davis gray-haired. At this she had little success, but we feel sure that such determination will push her a long way in years to come. MARY HELEN MC GINNIS College “Mac” “A dish fit for the gods.” Basketball 2, 3; Softball 3; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Glee Club I; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Little Jack Horner 2; Gypsy Rover 1; Class Treasurer 2, 3; Home Room Treasurer 1; Girls’ State 3. If you see a girl with an Irish smile, that’s Mac. When you hear a burst of laughter, that’s just Mac and her gang. She is probably telling the jokes. She has done a wonderful job for the girls’ Basketball and Softball teams throughout her high school years. She has also helped the football team along by keeping up the morale of a certain football player. Although Mac has a little trouble making school on time, she manages to do more than her share for her class after she gets here. Don’t feel sorry for the patients in any dentist’s office that she’ll ever work in. They’ll be lucky!!! 20 THE S A M PEER JAMES EDWARD MC GUIRK General “Bamy” “The world's ugly, aye, as sin—and almost as delightful.” Junior Varsity Football 2; Varsity Football 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Home Room Vice President Jim, the mechanical genius of the class. He can actually take a car apart and put it back again without having any pieces left over. Recently Jim has gone in for long hikes. It seems he is always missing his ride from Claremont. Say, Jim, something has been bothering us all year. Where did you get that beauti- ful pair of white mittens? What would the psychology class have done with- out Jim and his “I’m leaving.” Some fun! DOROTHY ANN MURPHY Commercial Dolly” “Politeness costs nothing, and gains everything.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Softball 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Econo- mics Club 1, 2; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Sampler Typist 4; Home Room Secretary 3. Dottie may seem quiet, but look again. Wherever there’s a sport, she’s the first one there. She has done a fine job of supporting Mrs. Jones' basket- ball team for the past three years. Besides being a prominent figure in the athletic field, she is also a hard-working commercial student, who always makes a mad rush for room 22 directly after school. Murph always has a smile for everyone at any time. Just ask her sometime what she does up North all summer! She tells us that she works, but we wonder!! CONSTANCE ELAINE MUZZEY General ”Conme” “Then she will talk; ye gads how she will talk” (dec Club 3; Old Spanish Custom 3. The Muzzey family is the best-known in these parts. If you want proof, just get Connie going and she’ll ive you her family tree. She makes good bait for inquiring reporters, for she’s glad to give her opinion of anything, any time. As you can see by her list of activities, Connie has done her share in supporting Miss Bedell’s musical functions. Probably, with her powers of speech, Connie would make a good politician! ELIZABETH ANN NAUCEDER General liBetty” “Of gentle soul, to human race a friend.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; The Gypsy Rover 1. We never hear much from Betty but we know she has other things on her mind. With a wedding coming up soon, who wouldn’t! After school hours, she can be found holding down her end of a bargain at Newberry’s. Betty has also been one of the loyal supporters of Miss Bedell’s music classes. We really wish you the best of everything in the future, Betty, and may you have a happy life! WESLEY EVERETT NIES General “We ” “You cant have too much of a good thing.” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Special Club 3, 4; All-State Chorus 3, 4; All-New England Chorus 4; Spotlight Club 2; Monitor 3, 4; Cafe- teria Lieutenant 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Junior High Tournament 4; Old Spanish Custom 3; The Divine Flora 4;Oflicc Staff 3; Boys’ State 3; Junior Rotarian 4. As we were riding toward the Missing Link, we saw a tall red-headed fellow- getting in form for the track meet. Need we go any further? You all know by now that we’re talking about Wesley Nies, last year’s one-man track team. He made a fine record by winning second place in the state finals. He also has to keep in form in order to be the cafeteria lieutenant, which is quite a race to keep up with. We also give him a great deal of credit for the fine jobs he did on the football and basketball teams. T HE S A M P L E H NORA THERESA O BRIEN General Nonie “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Kentucky Garden 2; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Junior High Tour- nament 3; Elmer and the I ovebug 1; Hi! Schooler 3. Nonie is another one of those cute girls who hail from North Walpole. Her secret ambition is to shorten the arch bridge by 100 yards she says it will make the walk a lot warmer. She is one of our many girls who take an active part in sports. Anytime you want a good soda, just drop in at Whelan’s. She seems to like her job. Is it the job you like, Nonie, or is there some at- traction down there? Sometimes we wonder. Her Irish temper often gets the best of her, but she still rates tops with us. FRANK JAMES OBUCHOWSKI General “Oho” “Commit the oldest sins the newest kind of ways. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Fresh- man Reception 4; Football Formal 4; Monitors 3; Discussion Group 4; Home Room Treasurer 3. Early on bright sunny school mornings, you see Frank start out for school, light of foot, light of heart, and his homework undone. Obo has put most of his working hours in the A P, but hopes some day to own a chain of F O Stores. If his romances don’t get nearer home, he’ll freeze to death going back and forth. Two in North Walpole and one at the North End—pretty cold walking, eh? Here’s hoping you make as many friends in what, you choose to do after school as you have here in school. EDWARD JAMES OLBRYCH General Eddie “ A good line is the shortest distance between two dates Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Prom 3. Who’s that good-looking sporty gentleman coming down the aisle? Why none other than Ed Olbrych voted the best looking boy of the Senior class. Besides being good looking, well dressed and all the other adjectives we can use for Eddy, he is estimated high in the held of sports, including football, baseball and basketball, and was elected the captain of the boys’ basketball team this year. We know Eddy will make good in the future because he always does. EDWARD ROBERT PARKER General Eddie He thinks too much—such men are dangerous Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; S. A. B. 4; Hi! .Schooler 2; Boys’ State 3: Vermont Youth Forum 4; Class President 3. Eddie is a quiet fellow, but he stands out a great deal in the class, not only because he gets good marks but because of his vocabulary. He is known for his ability to use words that send you scurrying for the dictionary. Eddie was class president in the Junior year and did a good job. He really had his hands full when class-ring time came around. Eddie also stands out in sports. He is one of the top men on the baseball team and has had a lot of experience. Eddie is one fellow we couldn’t get ulong without and is the type that keeps the school going. LAURA MAY PARKHURST General Laura Study and you get nowhere Glee Club 2, 3, 4; An Old Spanish Custom 3; Home Economics Club 4. The only twin in the Senior class. She can really say that she has some- thing that none of the rest of the Seniors have. Her hobbies are sewing ami drawing. We know that the former will come in handy one of these days. She is always on the go, but in her own quiet way. We are glad you are graduating with us, Laura, and may you have success. 21 M THE S A M P L E R CARROLL ALTON PERKINS College “Luke” ‘7 ayreejwith no man a opinion� , I hate my own.' Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Glee Club 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Divine Flora 4; Monitors 2, 3, 4. Hey, kids, look out! Get out of the way! Perkins is coming. Yes, you can always expect to find Carroll wherever the confusion is. (Csually he’sit.) In his own “Quiet” way he has worked on every play, been stationed on every monitor post and been in every activity since he landed in school. In addition to all these he also works after school and holds up his end of the National Guard. Perk, the man with two answers to every question, will find no trouble in finding a permanent position in the future. THOMAS JOHN PERKINS General Tommy A little integrity i� better than any career.” Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Foot ball_ Formal 4. 'Pommy has a wanderlust mind. He likes to travel anywhere, any time, as long as there is something new to be seen and something new to take pictures of. Once Tom sets his mind to do something, he does it. We hear that he has finished a book on the art of taxi driving, though rumors have it that he al- most finished off the taxi. The office holds no terrors for Tom; he has been through it all. Tom’s main interest is photography and, when school is over, he will probably take it up as a career. MARY MARGARET PORTER General Mary “ There i� mischief in this female Softball 2, Captain 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2; Basketball 4; Tennis 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Gypsy Rover 1; Play Night, Stage 4; Freshman Play, Stage, 1; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; The Divine Flora 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4. Noise, confusion, a group of people and who’s in the center? Guess again, noneother than Mary Margaret. What’s the matter this time, a lost billfold or boot or did someone tear up your only dollar bill? Did you ever see anyone who could play basketball and also keep the team in stitches at the same time? Well, that’s our Mary again. Just ask Mr. McCarthy why the floor is worn out in Global Class. Could it be from ehauging Mary’s seat? JOHN MICHAEL PRENDERGAST General “Pendy” “Some people get results, others get consequences.” The class of 48’s gift to the army. Pendy is one of the sharpshooters of the National Guard. We don’t know whether he intends to make a career of the army or not, but we’d advise it by all means. Girls, he’s just handsome in a uniform. Basketball is one of Pendy’s accomplishments and he was really outstanding in the interclass games. He also played on the Company E team. As to his other pastimes, we can only remark, ‘‘Good Hunting.” DONALD ROBERT REES General “Don “His heart runs away with his head.” Donny came to us in our Junior year from Springfield Tech, Springfield, Massachusetts. He is always out for a good time and has a great deal of in- terest in many of the surrounding towns. The biggest attraction, though, seems to be in Brattleboro. Or is it Springfield, or is it Windsor? Oh nuts, we give up. Besides keeping abreast of his school work, he is holding down a job in the local First National store. If anyone wants to find Donny, just look for a roller skating rink and you will find him, and with a rabbit's foot on each skate. Just what do they represent? THE SAMPLER 23 ORRIN HIRAM RILEY General “Jimmie “ Where there's life, there's hope. Spotlight Club 4; Freshman Reception 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom Senior Hop 3; Hi! Schooler 2; Senior Play Stage, 4. Calling all cars, calling all cars. Green car advancing down Henry Street. Driver� dark and handsome, but not so tall,suave,carefree), name, Orrin Riley, alias “Sunny Jim.” Wanted dead or alive, but be sure to get him alive, be- cause he’s one grand fellow. Jim helped keep the Junior formals going by being on the refreshment committee every time, and doing a good job, too. He is now reported to be working every day at the A. P. Store. Doing what? Cutting up meat. Better watch out for this fellow. To conclude this report on O. II. Riley, we use one more word, a “humdinger” of a guy. BARBARA ANN ROY College Barb An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest Drum Majorette 3, 4; Glee Club 4; tatin Club 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Divine Flora 4; Monitor 4; Office Secretary 4; Barb is another one of those gals who hails from Westminister. She is also one of Mr. Bush’s right hand girls when it comes to twirling. By the way, did you ever see her twirl with two batons? Quite a stunt if you can master it. Barb, what do you do all summer? You certainly don’t stay in Westminister. Did we hear someone mention Hampton Beach and being a waitress? Beach life must be interesting by the way Barb talks. � EDWARD CHARLES SHATTUCK General Eddie “ never felt the kiss of love, nor maiden's hand in mine. Sophomore Dance 2; Discussion Group 4; Junior Rotarian 4. Here he is girls—tall, good natured, hard worker and unattached. Come early and avoid the rush. In the famous book, “Confessions of Psychology One,” Ed is listed as a woman hater, but personally we don’t believe it. As for the hard working part, we’re sure of that. Ed has been gracing the A P vege- table counter for as loug as we can remember. Getting back to women, let us hope that some peach will turn up soon. DAVID FRANCIS SHAUGHNESSY General Dugan “ Wild natures need wise curbs. Basketball 4; Football 2, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3. Whenever the language is flying thick and fast, there you’ll find Dugan. Whether it’s sports, or just another argument, he is right in the middle of it . You could call him u walking sports encyclopedia. He knows all the answers. Dugan has shown his ability in sports, and his main game is basketball. He can really handle that ball, and in passing he’d fool anybody. He and Law- rence Williams are buying out the cafeteria. They have a swell system. Of course it’s Dugan’s idea. “Willy, you pay, and I’ll eat. It works, too. Dugan is well liked by many, ami should be successful in the Navy next year. BAILEY MUNN SHORE General Bail Wake not a sleeping wolf. Spotlight Club 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Freshman Reception 3; Football Formal 4; Hi! Schooler 2; The Divine Flora 4; Discussion Group 4. It must be good to be in hot water on cold mornings. If you would like to find out, ask Bailey; he’s in hot water three-fourths of the time. It would be all the time except that he usually makes his grand entrance into school about a half hour later than the others. Although his stage experience in High School was limited to one line: “Flora, the frosting is hardening, the teachers still claim that he’s always acting. His homework is usually undone, but, if he talks long enough, the teachers might forget to pick up the papers. After all, tomorrow is another day. All kidding aside. Bailey is a great fellow and has lots of friends. 24 T II E S A M PLER PAULINE ANN SILESKI General “Paulis “A light heart lives long.' Softball 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Hami 1, Orchestra 1; Gypsy Rover 1; In An Old Kentucky Garden 2; Spotlight Club 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1, 4; Monitor 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Tea Dance 2; Hi! Schooler 2; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4. A truckload of smiles and a wonderful personality describes our Paulie. If ever you hear a muttering sound in the back of Room 11, you will know- wit bout turning around that it is Paulie trying to teach a few of the surround- ing kids our new cheers. She does all right with the opposite sex also, but can’t seem to settle down with one. More fun, huh, Paulie!!!! She also showed her ability as one of the peppiest cheerleaders B. F. H. S. has ever had. Keep smiling, Paulie!!! JOAN DOROTHY SPRAGUE Commercial “Joanne ' “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit' Glee Club 2, 3; Sampler Typist 4. It must be great fun to get up so early on cold winter mornings and then ride in three different vehicles before reaching the final destination—school. Joan can’t see how anyone’s breakfast could go long without being digested after that erackerbox they call a bus. You don’t mean to tell me she drives a tractor? Where have you been? Of course she drives a tractor, although she says she prefers driving the truck. Say, if you hear that someone wants a neat efficient secretary, just call Joan. We know that she will be happy because we know Joan. JOSEPH RAYMOND STAMBO General “Joe “Past hope, past cure, past help! . It has been said that Joe likes the women. Could that be true? He is often seen sitting with the girls when he should be doing his job as usher at the Opera House. Joe’s chief hobby is hunting and spare time finds him blasting away on the Westminster flats. His one ambition is to have a business of his own when he gets out of school. Here’s to it, Joe. RIC HARD WARREN STICKNEY General “Stick “The foremost man of all this icorld.” Junior Varsity Football 2; Football 3, 4; Junior Varsity Baseball 2; Latin Club 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; The Divine Flora 4; Student Advisory Board 3, 4; Vice President of Class 3; Monitor 3, 4. Stick is the “Mountain Boy” from Pleasant Valley, the guy who’s satisfied to be kept on the farm. He is by no means a hermit, for he comes into town quite often. Rich is going to U. V. M. to take up the Agricultural Course there. No one knew he had such football shoulders, until the Senior Play. No small w onder, when the boy has three years of gridiron glory to his credit. With all the scientific new-fangled ideas he’ll learn up to U. V. M., Sticky ought to have an ideal farm, some day. SUZANNE SHIRLEY ST. PETERS General “Sue “Laugh yourself into stitches.' Spanish Club 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Hi! Schooler Typist 3. Here is the girl who wears a sober face until something strikes her funny; then you’d better watch out! Lately she has become interested in basketball games (the out-of-town players, you know !). When she gets excited at these games, you’d better move over; otherwise, don’t say you weren’t warned. If you smell something burning, it’s not anything in cafeteria; it’s Suzie thinking! The greatest of her problems is trying to get to California. But, don’t worry; if you know Suzie, she will. Her main interests seem to be there. Wonder what they can be! T II E S A M P L E H 25 MARGARET AGNES SULLIVAN College “Sully” “Nothing is impossible to a milling heart” (ilcc Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Special (lice Club 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; The Happy Journey 8; The Gypsy Hover 1; Ohl Kentucky Garden 3; Home Hoorn Treasurer I, 2; Old Spanish Custom 2. Did you say the quiet girl there in study hall? Oh, no! We said Peggy! Whenever she’s around, you know it. Peggy’s got personality! Laughter and looks come in there, too. And incidentally, she’s always on the go- making it to school on time, that is. We see, too, that she has done right well holding down her place in Glee Club. Hut we can’t, solve that St. Albans mystery. Why don’t you ask her for more of the details? See if you can get another answer besides, “Mind your own business.” We hear her ambition is Nursing. With her winning smile and willing hand, we know she’ll be a grand success. DONNA GWEN TAYLOR General “Don” “Another flood of words, a very torrent.” (tlee Club 1; Home Economics Club 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 2, 3. Are you looking for a good time? Do you want to know someone who is full of fun? Someone who always has an answer? Do you want to sit back and listen to someone ramble on and on? Then look for Donna, the cute blonde Senior, the gal with nursing as an ambition, writing poetry as a pastime and love as a habit. Let’s ask a certain nice alumnus about her poems (and love)! This is a young lady who has ability, personality, ambition, responsibility, looks and brains. Donna, you don’t need luck; a combination like that wil| get you anywhere! PAUL EDWARD THOMAS General “Pel” “ came—tho’ not on time.” Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Divine Flora 4; Captain of Curtis Campaign 4; Quiet Please 4; Prize Play 4; Elmer and the Lovebug 1. Paul is the boy who gives the office headaches every morning by trudging into school during second period. The reason for this is that, before school, he handles the special deliveries at the post office. You’ve probably seen him pumping his bike and carrying a package in that enormous basket of his. Paul has found time for acting, too. He took part in the Senior Play and was award- ed “Best Actor” on Play .Night. In addition, he went with the Prize Play to Springfield and did a topnotch performance there in the role of an Ozark Mountaineer. He also managed to find time for first string football. With all these activities, it’s a wonder Paul hasn’t ended up with a nervous break- down. BEATRICE ELLEN TIDD General “ feu” “Light or dark, short or tall, she sets a trap to snare them all” Softball 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 1; Ohl Spanish Custom 2; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 4; Football Formal 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Hi! Schooler 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. A smile for everyone and a pleasing personality are the ingredients that go to make up Bea. If ever you feel like having some fun and a good laugh to go with it, just call on Bea. If she can’t take your sorrows away, nobody can!! Bea’s not one to worry about her dancing ability—she doesn’t have to. Dur- ing her four years in B. F. II. S., you may be sure Bea has been around. Per- haps you’ve seen her around with the other cheerleaders; and she does a grand job of it, too. Next year’s cheering squad will have a tough time finding her substitute. MARGARET MARY TORREY General I'cyyy” “She s a woman of few words, hut she keeps repeating them” Home Economics Club 2; Junior Prom 3; Christmas Dance 3; Hi! Schooler 1; Librarian 1. Peggy is one of the many seniors who make it to Room 11 just in the nick of time. Even if she is late, Peggy doesn’t care. There’s always an excuse, like a too-long freight train, for instance. Peggy is planning to buy a half interest in the Chimes Cafe. She hasn’t made up her mind what to do after graduation when she isn’t in the Chimes, that is. Whatever it is, here’s to luck when she crosses that bridge. 4(i T HE SAMPLE R BETTY ANN TROMBLEY Commercial “Betty Ann “Theres music in the air (iIcc Club I, 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Gypsy Rover 1; An Obi Spanish Custom 3; All-State Chorus 4; Librarian 3; Sampler Typist 4; Hi! Schooler Typist 4. If you hear a high sweet soprano coming from the ranks of Miss Bedell’s (ilee Club, you’ll know it’s Betty who’s singing. Rain or shine, with or with- out her numerous colds, this little girl has sung in just about every Grange Hall in Windham County. With a voice like that, it’s no wonder she’s been asked by them time and time again. Besides excelling in singing, she is one of Miss Santamaria’s stand-bys in typing. Betty is also willing to share a sob story about the boyfriend any time. If you ever need sympathy, here’s the person to come to. MARGARET ANN WALSH General nMarg “A companion that is cheerful is worth gold. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4, Manager 3; (ilee Club 1, 2, 4; Band 1; All-State Chorus 4; All-New England Chorus 4; Home Economics (’lub 1; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Hi! School- er 2, 3; Gypsy Rover 1; An Old Kentucky Garden 3; Prompter—Play Night 4; Divine Flora 4; Tea Dance 2; Monitor 4. Marg is the girl who always has a joke to tell—she’ll be glad to tell you one any time. She is also one of the girls who fought so hard and so successfully on Mrs. Jones’ basketball team. We often wonder what B. F. H. S. would have done without her. Ask her sometime about the fun they had on those basket- ball trips. A downright good alto, Marg is a member of that fortunate trio of Glee Clubbers who went to the All-New England Music Festival this year. There’s the luck of the Irish for you! Always something doing for you, isn’t there, Marg? Her ambition is to be a gym teacher and girls’ coach—here’s hoping she reaches her goal. WILLIAM MAYNE WAREING General “Bill “His unll be done Junior Varsity Football 2; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria 1, 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Elmer and the I ove Bug 1; The Divine Flora 4; Monitor 4; Student Man- ager of Curtis Campaign 4. The “wine, woman, and song’’ boy of our class, Bill is a great one with the ladies. Poor guy, he doesn’t get much sleep. You see, his ambition is to hold down a job in the Baggage Room, and at the same time, keep the girl friend busy. Quite an undertaking! Bill made a good crooner in the Senior Play, even if he didn’t have to sing a note! One of the more active leaders of the class, he did great work with his numerous ideas on our formal dances and the Curtis Campaign. A grand fellow’, you won’t find a nicer guy to pal around with. BARBARA JEAN WHITCOMB General Barb A merry, dancing, laughing time. Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Divine Mora 4; Cafeteria 1, 2, 3; Librarian 3, 4; Home Room Representative 3. Barb’s that brunette bombshell from off the New Terrace, the gal with the very look of Irish deviltry in her eyes. Wherever there’s laughter and fun, you’ll find her right in the middle, laughing the loudest. She loves to hold down the heavy end of any argument and usually wins, too. It’s hard to see where all that pep comes from, especially since dancing is her number-one hobby! But, it’s understood that Barb has no trouble with boys, in tow’n or out. No wonder, for she always promises to be loads of fun, whatever the situation may be. What with her cute ways and that Irish look, it’s easy to see how she manages to be so popular. BERENICE ELLEN WILLARD General “Bernie’’ “Because is a woman's reason. Basketball 1, 2, 3 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Monitor 4; Librarian 2; Football Formal 4. Blonde hair, flashing smile, friendly disposition and talent all rolled up into one swell girl. Berenice? Why, natch! She is one of Mrs. Jones’ most valuable basketball players; she cuts quite a figure out there on the floor. Name any sport and you’ll find her out in front with the best. Mention Boston to Berenice and she is off on her favorite subject. Her secret ambition is to own a car—shc has to have some way of getting to Rockingham. After commence- ment, B. F. H. S. will surely miss this bundle of sharp personality. T II E S A M V L E R n FRANCIS EDWARD WILLIAMS General Frannies “Little strokes fall great oaks.” Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Glee Club 4; Spotlight Club 2. 3, 4; Hi!Schooler 2, 3; A Message from Kufu 3. Here’s a guy that swept right through High School. Yes, Franny is one of Dan’s Diligent Dust Chasers. Fran has put in a long time on the janitor squad. His only regret is that chemistry class was all in vain. Despite the fact that he and Stick spent all their time trying to develop a formula, they have yet to find anything that will keep Mr. Davis’ windows clean. Franny is also one of our boys in khaki. We hear his toughest assignment to date has been guarding the monkey cage at the Sportsman s Show. LAWRENCE KENNETH WILLIAMS College Lolly A nickname is the hardest stone that the devil can throw at a man” Junior Varsity Football 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Orchestra 2,3, 4; All-New England Orchestra 4; Latin Club 2, 3;Spotlight Club 1,2, 3, 4; Home Room President 1; Class President2; Class Treasurer 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Sophomore Hobo Dance 2; Hi! Schooler Editor 2, 3; Elmer and the Love Bug 1; Antic Spring 3; Senior Play 4; Monitor 3, 4; Editor of the Senior Sampler 4; Oratorical Contest 3, 4; Journalism Medal 3; Junior Rotarian 4; Keene and Boston Panel Discussions 4. We doubt if Lolly has ever had a decent night’s sleep since he started his freshman year. No need of explanation; just look at the above list of activi- ties. If you ever want to own the autograph of a punster who has still man- aged to stay alive, go up to Lolly and ask him for his. Not only will he give it to you (here’s hoping you can read it!) but also he’ll probably draw you into a three-hour conversation. Don’t get us wrong. He s great fun when it comes to keeping anything going—and we don’t mean maybe!! THE MONITORS All alone at their posts, the monitors stand. They’re really dressed up to “beat the band.' Their hair is combed, their clothes arc pressed They have all had a good night’s rest. There’s the sound of the bell Crowds approach as if headed for battle The kids walk, run, and yell They sound more like a stampede of cattle. Someone screams, Hurry ; Another yells, “Wait.” They continue to laugh, they fight, they scurry. But they get to class without being late. The crowds have passed by; The monitors recover as well as they can. They shout to the sky, “Our jobs ought to be performed by Superman.” JOAN HENNESSEY IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER It’s the little things that matter. And put us in a gale; You will sit on top the mountain. But you will not on the nail. Mary sat in the moonlight Left alone by women and men; And murmured, over and over, “I’ll never eat onions again.” She doesn’t drink, and will not smoke She doesn’t spend her dimes for coke; She doesn’t dance, and doesn’t pet. To tell the truth, she can’t walk yet. Roses are red, Violets are blue. An orchid is ten bucks. Will daisies do? Tell me not in mournful numbers Pretty girls are what they seem; Glimpse a co-ed while she slumbers. That’s a nightmure, not a dream. Your complexion is of such a delicate vein. Chances are, it conies off in the rain. Some people say that virtue is its own reward; Those people usually are virtued, and bored. SENIOR KNOCKS NAME ALIBI EXPRESSION AMBITION MARJORIE AXDOSCA Have to go home and wash my hair It’s a panic! To get a MAN JEAN ASHCROFT I forget Oh! jeepers Sleep 24 hours a day MARY ANN BARBER Oh, that wouldn't be fun Oh! gee Artist and draw a big salary RITA BARBIERI I was busy Woe is me! World’s champion typist CARL BLAKE Trying to get a date How in heck can you do this? Baggage master, Toonerville Trolley BURNHAM BLAKE That woman! Who knows, who cares— Editor-in-chief of the E. Overshoe Gazette DOLORES BOUCHER Can’t. Have to work Hello, sweetness To replace Greta Garbo PHILIP BOUSQUET Up all night studying Tell us another Admiral of East Afghanistan Navy JEAN BRENNAN Had to go to the library For cripes sake! To be a Wower’s model JOANNE BRUCE Had a heavy date So’s your old lady! To go to California ROBERT BUSHWAY The bus won’t wait Oh! Who said so? Mayor of Cambridgeport JOHN CENTER Kitty scratched me Let's take off Make an airplane out of typewriter parts BEVERLY CHILDS Went up to the Toddle Inn Oh, ho, San Antone To own a car DANIEL CROWLEY (lot to write a letter to Connie Mack Hot diggity dog! North Woods, Danny Crowley, Woman- JOAN DEMPSEY Mary wouldn’t let me Oh, heck Go to heaven ROBERT DcROSE Snooky did it So what!! To grow up JAMES ENO Got to type I should have known To be Betty Grable’s secretary JEANETTE FAIRBROTHER The lodge caved in Judus! To be like other people JOHN FITZGERALD Mary Helen couldn’t get the car ?4 ’ To tell jokes someone hasn’t heard MARY FITZGERALD I’m not in the mood How do you spell it? Have Hennessey get the car every day BEVERLY FONTAINE It was a hen party Huh!! Outtalk Walter Winchell RUTH FREIHOFER Didn’t have time Oh, 6ne Draw cartoons for Esquire JEAN GADREAULT Forgot all about it You think so, huh? Marry the pride of the Irish DORIS GAFF Missed the bus For Fred’s sake! To have a pair of troopers NAME ALIBI FLORENCE GLYNN Had to press my dungarees JAY GORDON Had to help Benny LEONA GRIGNON Got to write to Mopey MARY LOU HARTY The Fleet came in LOWELL HANSON Celebrated last night WILMA HENDERSON I've got a million and one things to do JOAN HENNESSEY It’s getting late, I’ve got to go home WILLIAM HODGE Was late to school ERNEST HOGAN I shouldn't go ANN HOULIHAN I wore this once already JOHN HOULIHAN I don't know. Ask “Stick” WILLIAM HOWE Chopped wood for Grandma JOSEPH JURKOIC Got to go to Claremont CORINNE JOHNSON I got my boy friends confused WINIFRED JENNISON Had to walk home MARJORIE JEANNOTTE Had to write a letter PETER KARNACEWICZ Gotta work on it VERONICA KARNACEWICZ They want me at home JOAN KELTON Can’t get down MARY KING I lost my books WALTER KISSELL I had to carry the milk LEAH KNAPP I'll be disinherited WILLIAM KURKUL My brother’s got the car ROSE LAWLOR Had to go to band practice AMBITION To make a certain guy love her Manage New York Giants To get that Colgate smile To be Secretary of the Navy To be a B. T. O. (Big Time Operator) We all know To outshine Jimmy Dorsey To get out of Westminster To graduate To find a rich bachelor Traffic director, Scolly Square To show everyone HOW(E) To be a horse trainer Somebody’s PRIVATE secretary To get the rest of the class to do half as much as she does To have lots of money To run a tavern To get hitched Shorten the road between here and Athens To get as far away from Saxtons River as possible Set the world on fire Time will tell To stay out of trouble To have the car whenever she wants it NAME ALIBI MARY LONG Homework calls JUNE LOWELL Bus left without me WILLIAM LYNA Couldn’t get the car, fellers ruth McBride Can’t do it ALFRED McCOY The chauffeur’s got the car Priscilla McDermott I don't want to go MARY HELEN McGINNIS I’m over the river now JAMES McGUIRK Ran into a mean spark plug DOROTHY MURPHY It was Donna’s idea CONSTANCE MUZZEY My mother’s waiting ELIZABETH NAUCEDER No time WESLEY NIES Got tired after the fiftieth mile NORA O’BRIEN Someone had to give the kids ice cream FRANK OBUCHOWSKI Ann Page couldn't get along without me EDWARD OLBRYCH Can’t, too tired EDWARD PARKER Was up to Gordon’s LAURA PARKHURST Couldn’t get there CARROLL PERKINS I lost my head THOMAS PERKINS Her father had the car MARY PORTER Had a ninth-period engagement JOHN PENDERGAST There’s drill tonight DONALD REES Going to Bratt. ORRIN RILEY Ain’t got time EXPRESSION AMBITION That’s fate! To cure what she can and kill what she can’t Cripes!! To be a hairdresser Cut it out, Shaughnessy To get into Uncle Sam’s Navy Gee Willikers! Music teacher Think of the future To stay in New York Ah-ha To kill or cure the patients Honest? To have the car every night Blow it out your elbow To become chief of North Malpole Fire Department Oh Heavens To find someone her type You don’t mean it To run a train line between B. F. and home Who do you think you're kidding? To be a June bride Whoda thunk it To get along with girls Mind your own business Night nurse—men's ward You, and whose army Concert violinist Purty good idea To get rich quick Get lost! !! To own “Old Howard’’ Really? ? ? Not to be a twin It isn't practical To find a world without women Go on home To be a second Rembrandt I don’t know about that To go to Dartmouth I don’t know To be a “junk-man’’ You ’re slipping To be a “leatherneck ’’ Better days are coming To keep all the girls happy NAME BARBARA ROY EDWARD SHATTLCK DAVID SHAUGHNESSY BAILEY SHORE PAULINE SILESKI ALIBI I almost had to bum Went to Walpole Uncle George wanted me to go to Chester Sicker'n a dog Was with the girls JOAN SPRAGUE JOSEPH STAMBO RICHARD STICKNEY The neighbors knew before I did Got to go to church Had to milk the cows SUZANNE ST. PETERS MARGARET SULLIVAN DONNA TAYLOR PAUL THOMAS BEATRICE TIDD MARGARET TORREY BETTY TROMBLEY MARGARET WALSH WILLIAM WAREING BARBARA WHITCOMB BERENICE WILLARD FRANCIS WILLIAMS LAWRENCE WILLIAMS I’ve got to practice my piano lesson Stayed home for a change Gotta go to bed early Working at the post office Going out with Barty Priscilla won’t go I’m too tired Got to go to basketball practice Date last night My shoes are too tight Gotta wax my skis Dan wants me Got to take a test AMBITION Put Westminster on the map To be an excellent fruit man To be “Chief Swabby” of Uncle Sam’s Navy To be president Twelve months vacation with pay every year To be a stenographer Chief chef in a lunch diner To build a brick wall around Pleasant Valley Develop her own atom bomb To get away from it all To be the better half of a famous doctor To run the government Control her laugh Own a share in the Chimes To get married To coach a championship team To get that gal to say “yes To liven up Bellows Falls Head coach at Dartmouth Head janitor at Putney Pre-Flight To convince people he isn’t really crazy 34 T II E S A M P L E R CLASS NOTABLES Most Popular Boy...... Most Popular Girl..... Best Looking Boy...... Best Looking Girl..... Best Natured Boy...... Best Natured Girl..... Most Studious Boy.... Most Studious Girl.... Best Dressed Boy...... Best Dressed Girl..... Class Crooner (Boy). . Class Crooner (Girl)... Class Wolf............ Best Athlete (Boy).... Best Athlete (Girl)... Best Sport (Boy)...... Best Sport (Girl)..... Most Attractive....... Laziest Girl.......... Laziest Boy........... Class Night Hawk...... Girl with Biggest Drag Boy with Biggest Drag Most Talkative Girl... Most Talkative Boy... Wittiest Girl......... Wittiest Boy.......... Smartest Girl......... Smartest Boy.......... Best Actor............ Best Acress........... Class Artist.......... Class Poet............ Best Dancer (Girl)---- Best Dancer (Boy)----- Politest Boy.......... Politest Girl......... Most Modest Boy....... Most Modest Girl...... Joseph Jurkoic Winifred Jennison . . Edward Olbrych ...Jean Brennan .....Jay Gordon Mary Anne Barber . . . William Hodge .....Mary Ix ng . . Edward Olbrych . . . Ann Houlihan . . Edward Olbrych . . . Betty Trombley .....Bailey Shore . . . Philip Bousquct . Berenice Willard Richard Stickney . Winifred Jennison . . . Joan Dempsey .....Jean Brennan . . . Edward Parker ......Bailey Shore . . Joan Hennessey ...John Houlihan .....Donna Taylor . . John Fitzgerald . . . . Beatrice Tidd . Lawrence Williams . . . Joan Hennessey . . . . William Hodge . . . . Daniel Crowley . . . . Leona Grignon . . . . Ruth Freihofer . . . . Daniel Crowley .....Jean Brennan .....William Howe .......James Eno ..Dorothy Murphy .....Alfred McCoy . . . Jeanne Ashcroft NOVELTY Magazines Come to Life “Calling All Girls —Eddie Olbrych “Calling All Boys —Marjorie Andosca “l ook —Mr. Davis to students “Esquire —Lowell Hanson “Life —Joe Jurkoic “Calling All Kids —Mr. Holland “American Girl”—Joan Hennessey Country Gentleman !!!—Richard Stickney “True Comics —Shattuck and Obuchowski “Jack and Jill”—Jack and Joan Kelton “Wee Wisdom —Winnie Jennison “Saturday Evening Post —Shaw’s “Child Life —Margaret Walsh at Lecuver’s Good Housekeeping —Home Ec Class “Holiday —What’s that? “Popular Mechanics —James McGuirk “Outdoorsman”—Robert Bush way “Liberty —Two-fifteen bell “True Confessions”—Mr. Holland’s office “True Romances —Mary Helen and Johnny, Leah and Burnham “Seventeen —Majority of the Senior Class “Redbook”—Report Cards “Fortune —Senior Treasury “Time —The stuff we never have enough of “Mademoiselle —Betty Houlihan “Antiques”—The “old look “Woman’s Home Companion —Bill Wareing JUST IMAGINE l ee Knapp out alone Bill Kurkul not blushing Mary I ong without a brogue Al McCoy marrying a Hatfield Bill Lyna in an uproar Jennison and Houlihan the same height Peter Karnacewicz changing his name to Smith Jim McGuirk as a Spaniard Dotty Murphy not laughing Connie Muzzey favoring a Democrat Wes Nics a midget in a side show Frank Obuchowski just imagine Eddie Olbrych a woman hater Eddie Parker using small words Carroll Perkins on a Vitalis add Mary Porter quiet John Prendergast half his size Don Rees going with girls in town Jimmy Riley as an angel Barb Roy with jet black hair Dugan Shaughnessy without his wise cracks Bailey Shore with his assignments done Carl Blake being in school three straight days Jean Brennan going .‘1 m. p. h. Danny Crowley criticizing Connie Mack Joan Dempsey in school by 8:18 Robert DeRose as tall as Wes Jay Gordon at 98 lbs. Leona Grignon not flirting Mary Lou Harty not cute Ann Houlihan without her assignments done Joan Hennessey getting a B Billy Hodge being loud Ernest Hogan on a strike at the B M Bill Ugh not Howe Joe Jurkoic not taking off for Claremont every weekend Rita Barbieri without Suzanne Richard Stickney not chasing heifers Sue St Peters being a devil Marg Sullivan in a hurry Donna Taylor being the quietest girl in class Paul Thomas not getting the mail there Marg Torrey a Whig instead of a Torrey Betty Trombley without her singing Margaret Walsh playing ping pong instead of basketball Bill Wareing without women Barb Whitcomb staying home Fran Williams agreeing with Dan Brown Lawrence Williams being sane CLASS MELODIES M. Andosca—“Dark Eyes” J. Kelton—“Jack, Jack, Jack R. Stickney—“How(e) Soon J. (Jordon—“Too Fat Polka J. Fitzgerald—“Over the River 1). Crowley—“Take Me Out to the Ball Game J. Bruce—“California, Here I Come W. Jennison—“How Am I Going To Keep Him Dow n on the Farm? J. (Jadreault—“Danny Boy M. I� ng— “Let the Rest of the World Go by E. Nauceder—“He’s My Guy” J. Hennessey—“Why Docs It (Jet So Late So Early? M. McGinnis—“Oh! Johnny” O. Riley—“Mary” M. Sullivan— Don’t (Jet Around Much Any More B. Shore—“Three O’clock In the Morning B. Roy—“By the Sea B. Tidd—“Racing with the Moon” L. Grignon—“You W’ere Meant for Me I). Murphy—“Love Letters I). Shaughnessy— “Doing What Comes Naturally J. Sprague—“She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain When She Comes B. Whitcomb—“You Made Me l,ovc You M. Barber—“The Things We Did Last Summer T H E S A M P L E K 35 (LASS PROPHECY DIARY OF RICHARD W. STICKNKY June 9, 1968 Bellows Falls, Vt. The 01 li anniversary of my graduation from dear old B. F. II. S. My, My, and still a bachelor! Ami for what reason? Simply my failure to find the girl who can make the perfect hananu sandwich like Mother used to make. This state of affairs can not continue. I hereby pledge myself to intensify my search from coast to coast and Pole to Pole if need be. June 10, 1968 Started sandwich search in local restaurants and eating places. Nothing doing. Had dinner at hotel with Krnie Hogan, present manager of J. J. Newberry’s, and Carl Blake, Railroad President, both still unmarried. Old classmate Fran Williams, up from his home in Westminster, was hit by car in square today. Must have misplaced his glasses again. Wife Barbara keeping patient vigil by his side at hospital. June 11, 1968 Had fair sandwich at Kelton's Grafton chicken farm this morning. Joan put in too much catsup. Heli- copter broke down over Howe’s Hog Ranch in Cain- bridgeport. landed in nearby field! Mary Lou nursed me back to health in the kitchen along with the orphaned and incapacitated little porkers. Life certainly has its humiliations. July 8, 1968 Kittery, Maine First stop in gastronomical search. Visited local tea rooms and restaurants. Found nothing of interest. While strolling on beach, saw something of exceeding interest. Lnder a beach umbrella I perceived an old classmate, Margaret Walsh, and with her was Bill Lyna. Upon conversing with them I learned that they lived in Portland and were next door neighbors to t he Shat tucks, who run a local grocery store. July 15, 1968 Worcester, Mass. Had fairly good sandwich today, but not real thing. Bananas sliced only 75% thick enough. While riding on bus this morning, noticed two familiar names on business sign, “J. I . Fitzgerald, M. D„ ami E. J. Olbrych, Undertaker.” Ah, still working to- gether, I see! Attended excellent movie tonight t ailed “ Love in a Bramble Patch,” starring Carroll Perkins and I eona Grignon. July 17. 1968 New York City What a town! Too big to look for one little sand- wich. Saw fine stage show featuring the “Benway Girls,” Paulie Sileski, Berenice Willard, Marjorie Jeannotte and Jean (iadreault. Spent night on bench in Grand Central Park with old friends Jimmy Eno, I Owell Hanson and Frank Obu- chowski. July 0, 1968 Philadelphia. Penn. Poor sandwich today. Too much mustard. Ran into old classmate Dan Crowley at the ball park. Dan is now one of the big wheels of the Republican faction in this town. He was in good spirits as the A’s won today. They are still on the upgrade and sneaked in fourth in ’67. July 9, 1968 Washington, D. C. Best sandwich today was still terrible. Too much garlic. Ran into A1 McCoy today, new head of the farm bloc in Congress. Still rooting for the farmers, I see. Joe Jurkoic was defeated by Bob Bushway today in vote for Speaker of the House. Joe must be losing his technique. 'Look in Night Club and saw famous “Four-leaf Clover” girls. Recognized Ruth Frci- hofer, Wilma Henderson, Joan Sprague and Dot Murphy. August «8, 1968 Podunk, Ky. Failed miserably today. They never heard of a banana sandwich in this mountain hamlet. Dropped into Bill’s Dog (’art for hamburgers and was somewhat amazed to discover that Bill was none other than Bill Hodge, another old pal, and the charming waitress was another classmate, Nonie O’Brien. Upon looking at the local paper, the “Podunk Monthly Gazette,’’ I noticed P. B. Blake’s name, under editor, looking him up, I found that he and his family were doing fine. August 10, 1968 Banana River, Florida I ots of river, but no banana sandwich. Listened to General Electric hour with the famous Orrin H. as master of ceremonies. Introduced two guests, Joan Dempsey, editor of “Dempsey’s Fashion Plate Maga- zine,” and nationally known Powers model, Peggy Sullivan. August 12, 1968 Am on plane headed for West (’oast. Attractive hostess is old friend, Jan Fairbrother. Also on board, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Shore bound for a ranch in Texas. August 15. 1968 Hollywood Had some pretty good sandwiches today, but these movie stars just can’t make homemade bread. Dinner at Giro’s tonight. Sat with famous movie stars, “ Rawhide” Rees and Mary, “The Eye, Porter. Excellent floor show featured Tex Wareing and his orchestra, with singing star, Priscilla McDermott. Also great comedy team. Mary Ix ng and Jay Gordon. August 20, 1968 San Francisco, Calif. Noticed item in local paper, quote: “ Edward Parker, of Vermont, is now resting comfortably in Baysidc Hospital after intensive experimentation in harnessing the atomic bomb for various domestic uses, resulting in serious injury to himself. However, complete re- covery is expected.” It seems that Ed is still going on with his study of the unknown. Sept. 6. 1968 Chicago, III. All they have here are meat sandwiches. Students from New Hampshire High School, on class trip, arc booked at this hotel. Recognized their principal as William Kurkul. Went to White Sox game this P. M. Phil. 27— C hicago 1. Phil Bousquct was in right field for the White Sox. Phil hit a foul home run, but the umpire took pity on the Sox and gave him credit. Sept. 10, 1968 Oshkosh, Wis. Almost the perfect sandwich by old friend and cafe owner, Suzanne St. Peters. Visited Houlihan home and chatted with Winnie. John was at job in local cheese factory, owned by prominent citizen of town, Lawrence Williams. Wil- liams was defeated last week, in election for mayor, by Dave Shaughnessy. Sept. 21, 1968 Buffalo, N. Y. While waiting at airport for plane, ran into Joan Hennessey. Although happily married, Joan finds (continued on page 62) BABY FACES 1949 1950 T II ESA M P L E R 39 JUNIOR CLASS Fret not, Mr. Osborn, about your next Senior Class. Led by these capable officers, the Juniors have had an excellent year: President—Nelson Huskey Vice President—Billy Reed Secretary—Betty Putnam Treasurer—Marjorie Merrifield Representing the class in the S. A. B. are Nelson Buskey, Donald Brown, DennisDarnonand Patty Hinds, who, incidentally, has been doing a fine job as secretary of the organization. In the various fields of activities. Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, Latin Club, and Hi! Schooler, to mention a few, the Juniors are members and stars. Three of the class musicians, Donald Brown, Ruth Moore and June Hall, were among those chosen to rep- resent the school at the New Fmgland Music Festival at South Portland, Maine. Many more will go to the All State Festival at Burlington. Shirley Gray, Terry Bel ville, and others have shown us some fine acting. Contributing to the art department are Louise Grout and Ann Harris. Miss Bedell has many Juniors in her Special Glee Club. No one knows just what Mrs. Jones and Coach Had- ley would do without the dependable Juniors. In both boys’and girls athletics this class has produced out- standing players such as Billy Reed, Nelson Buskey, Burton Nowers, Wallace Russell, Donald Morse, Don- ald Merling, Terry Belville, Billy Crotty, Shirley Gray, Barbara Vosburgh, Marion Nies, Sheila Denoyer, Patty Hinds, Marjorie Merrifield, and Janice Richardson. The coming Seniors have shown their ability to cope with all obstacles. When confronted with their first formal dance, the Junior Prom, they came through with flying colors. The class of 1949 is bound to be out- standing, containing, as it does, so many leaders in the different phases of school life. SOPHOMORE CLASS The ( lass of 50 is on its way with these outstanding officers: President—Ralph Andosca Vice President—Albert Dagnoii Treasurer—Jane Barber Secretary—Mary Barry The S. A. B. Representatives are Rae Hall and Anthony Jurkoic. The Sophomore class is one which we can’t forget. They are active in all the activities the school provides. In sports they have Sally Wentworth, Jane Mack, Rae Hall, Connie Beals, Theresa Snarski, Patricia Hammond, Marjorie Raymond, Joan King, Mary Damon and Rose Mary Szuch. With these girls how can Mrs. Jones help but have championship teams? Helping Coach Had- ley in sports are Paul Crotty, Anthony Jurkoic, Billy Grout, John Daley, John Hayes, Albert Dagnoii, Paul Emerson, Prentiss Hammond, Eugene Short, Carlton Roby, Kenneth Patterson, Jack Mellish, Mickey Kar- nacewicz, and Paul Shaughnessy. This class has also shown the school it has acting ability. On Play Night we saw Mayna Lloyd, Jimmy Whitcomb, Jane Barber and our old friend Carlton Roby showing their ability on the stage. Mayna was chosen, by representatives of the Rockingham Players, as the best actress of the evening. The way the Sophomore class has started out we know that they are capable of taking over the duties of Juniors. FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman class has certainly shown us their good points this year. For class officers they picked the following competent people: President—William Bresland Vice President—James Harty Secretary—Colleen Shufeldt. Treasurer—Nancy Gay Representatives to the S. A. B. are Judith Merrifield and Mary Ellen Slobodnjak. Quite a number of the Freshman boys and girls par- ticipated in sports. For a representative on the girls’ varsity basketball team they had Jane Hopewell. The Jayvees consisted of the following Freshmen: Dorothy McGuirk, Marilyn DeRose, Regina Rushton and Col- leen Shufeldt. Outstanding among the boys participating in sports were: Tony Ponessa, Richard Halladay, Eugene Fon- taine, A1 Bousquet and William Bresland. Besides showing us their ability in sports, they gave us actresses and actors, who showed talent which we hope will stay with them through all their high school years. Ofcourse you know we are referring to Eugene Fontaine, Margaret (’rotty, George McMennamin and Colleen Shufeldt. We’re sure that this class will show a lot of success throughout their next three years at B. F. H. S. JUNIOR HIGH The Junior High School students have achieved much in the last few years. One of these achievements being their Monday morning assemblies. Different types of programs are presented at them, one of the recent ones being on Citizenship. These assemblies are not only enjoyable, but are for the purpose of learning how to handle many situations. Another of the achievements which seems to be the most outstanding is theJuniorlligh Basketball Tourna- ment. The boys participating learn good sportsman- ship, and this year showing what co-operation can do, came in second winning the consolation game. The boys’ baseball season started up in full swing this year and a successful year is hoped for. About ten games are scheduled to be played. The girls also have a large curriculum. Their sports include tumbling, basketball and softball. They have plunned an assembly to be presented in tumbling, a sport not often witnessed by our students. Basketball was one of the favorite sports with these girls. Many of them will be a great help to Mrs. Jones in the future years. Softball, also on their schedule, is played mostly in gym classes but strikes home with many girls. They play among themselves, and sometimes play Kurn Hat tin. The Seventh and Eighth grades are headed by a grand group of young leaders. Some of whom, no doubt, will remain leaders throughout their school lives. These are: EIGHTH GRADE President—Roland Lyford Vice President—Robert Thurston Secretary—Francis Narkewicz Treasurer—William Kinsly S. A. B. Representatives are Helen Hollar and Jane Stickney. SEVENTH GRADE President—Thomas Bolles Vice President—Robert Ross Secretary—Joan Lyna Treasurer—Douglas Switzer S. A. B. Representatives are Ronald Rushton and Bruce Stewart. 1951 JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD MONITORS T II E S A M P L E K 43 STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD Ai the class elections held early in the fall, representa- tives to the Student Advisory Board were elected. The members of the S. A. B. this year are: Seniors—Daniel Crowley, Joan Hennessey, Leah Knapp, Bose Lawlor, Edward Barker, Richard St ickney Juniors—Donald Brown, Nelson Buskey, Dennis Damon, Patricia Hinds. Sophomores—Rae Hall, Anthony Jurkoic. Freshmen—Judy Merrifield, Mary E. Slobodnjak. Junior High—Helen Hollar, Jane Stickney, Bruce Stewart, Ronald Rushton. Mr. Witt, the faculty sponsor of S. A. B. presided at the first meeting until the members elected Joan Hen- nessey, Chairman; Daniel Crowley, Vice t hairmau; and Patricia Hinds, Secretary. Late in the fall, with the S. A. B. as its sponsor, the Drive for European Relief was carried on successfully. Cokes were sold by the S. A. B. at all the home basketball games in order to obtain funds to furnish lunches for the visiting teams. This project promotes good spirit between the schools. The assembly committee, with Rose Lawlor as chair_ man, arranged assembly programs which were cx_ tremely well received and has planned several assem blies for next year. Donald Brown, with his assistants on the Con- stitution Committee, spent a great deal of time planning and writing a constitution for the S. A. B. This was presented to the student body for ratification. Another major project of the S. A. B. this year was the publication of a handbook containing school rules, cheers, songs, and write-ups of student organizations. This booklet will be given to all new students upon entrance. Dennis Damon acted as chairman of the Handbook Committee. This year has proved to be the S. A. B.’s most success- ful year since its origin. MONITORS The monitor system, a branch of student government, continued to do excellent work this year under the supervision of John Houlihan, captain, Leah Knapp and Carroll Perkins, lieutenants, and Miss Santamaria, faculty advisor. Forty-one monitors kept traffic going smoothly in the halls. In addition to corridor duty, Cafeteria discipline was entirely in the hands of the students. Wesley Nies served as captain of the cafeteria monitors and William Reed acted as his junior assistant. Regular monitor meetings were held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. At the first meeting of the year, Ruth Freihofer was elected secretary. Her duties were to keep a record of the meetings and also a record of the warnings given. The Monitor Handbook was revised this year by u committee of monitors. SPOTLIGHT CLUB PLAY NIGHT In October the Spotlight Club presented its annual Play Night. The first one-act play. The Minuet, started the evening off in a sober mood, for its setting was France during the Reign of Terror. The play’s story was about two jailed members of the nobility, a worldly pair who had drifted apart during their marriage. While they awaited death by the guillotine, they discovered that their love still remained. Together they left their cell, bravely prepared for their execution. Kenneth Parrott as the Marquis, Dolores Boucher as the Marchioness, and John Condon as their sullen jailer, displayed a great deal of talent. A quick switch of scenery and Who Says Can’t? was on. In this account of how a girl earned her first kiss, Mayna Lloyd was awarded “Best Actress.’’ The follow- ing were the members of the cast: Mayna Lloyd as Edith, George McMennamin as Tommy, Eugene Fon- taine as Robert, Jane Barber as Mrs Wright, Foster l each as Mr. Wright, and Colleen Schufcldt as Isabel. Another change of scenery and the third play. Three’s A Crowd, was ready. This comedy of youth tells of how a boy reached the ultimate goal, recognition from the opposite sex. The well chosen cast consisted of James Whitcomb as Eddie. Margaret Crotty as Mad- elene, Leona Grignon as Ellen, Carleton Roby as Elmer, and George Kiniry as Eddie’s father. The fourth and last play. Quiet Please, was chosen as the best of the evening. As the Prize Play, Quiet Please was presented again at the district contest in Springfield. Paul Thomas as Jeff, one of a pair of feuding brothers, won “Best Actor.’’ The remaining characters were played by John Houlihan as Judd, Danny Crowley as the Reverend. Mary Longas Mattie, Janice Richardson as Josie, Sheila Denoyer as Jessica and Shirley Gray as Catherine. Miss Brown as Play Night director did her usual excellent job. PRIZE PLAY Quiet Please w as chosen by the Play Night judges as the one play to represent B.F. II. S. at the district con- test held in Springfield on March .10. The play com- peted with others from Ludlow, Springfield. Putney and Wilmington. Very nervous and excited, the cast got under way directly after Ludlow’s presentation. For displaying a splendid performance, B. F. II. S. rated second place, being surpassed by Putney in their Marriage Proposal. Afterwards, while everyone had a snack in Springfield High School's cafeteria, the critic from Middleburv College gave interesting tips to each play cast, should their play go on to the State Contests at Norwich University. HI! SCHOOLER This year the Hi! Schooler staff had planned three issues. The first was a Valentine issue, the second a Spring issue, and third as a final issue, a Summer issue. New feature sections have been added such as a Literary section which consists of short stories and poems; and a roving reporter section which has people’s opinions on current subjects. Miss Hagan acts as faculty advisor for the staff w hose members arc the following: Editor-in-chief Assistant editor Production manager Art editor B. Vosburgh J. King E. Mahoney L. Grout Mary Barry Elizabeth Bolles Mary Damon Ann Harris REPORTERS Holly Hopewell Marjorie Merrifield Beatrice Reed Rose Grippo Angela (.’apron SPOTLIGHT CLUB HI! SCHOOLER T II K S A M P L E K 4 r, BAND Attired in their new purple and white uniforms the hand pave many outstanding performances throughout the year. A fifty-piece marching band, plus nine majorettes, executed difficult maneuvers at all the home football games. After journeying to Springfield, the band joined with the Springfield band to play at the Bellows Falls-Springfield football game. At the basketball games, “Band Jive” and several other novelty numbers were in constant demand by spectators of all ages. In exchange assemblies, the Bellows Falls band played in Chester and the Chester band played in Bellows Falls, in order that the bands might gain ex- perience in playing before strange audiences. This year the entire band had an audition at the Vermont Music Festival in Burlington and at the New England Music Festival at Hampton Beach, N. H. The band also participated in the parades at these festivals. The students who are in the All-State Band com- prised the largest delegation ever to represent Bellows Falls High School in that outstanding organization. Those attending the festival from the band were Donald Brown, Betty rtolles, Hugh Gragen, Colleen Shufeldt, Rae Hall, Joan Hennessey, Clifford Wright, Edward Kenney, Philip Gould, Rose Lawlor, Janice Richardson Prudence Duffy, Florence Yates, Edward Licence and Bruce Corwin. In April, Rose Lawlor, Joan Hen- nessey, Hugh Gragen, Bruce Corwin and Ruth Moore attended the New England Music Festival in South Portland, Maine. This group traveled to the festival in buses with st udents from Springfield and Brattleboro. At the annual business meeting of the Band-Orchestra in the fall the following officers were elected or appointed: President—Donald Brown Vice President—Hugh Gragen Secretary-Treasurer—Rae Hall Student Conductor—Donald Brown Band Manager—Edward Kenney Librarians—Joan Hennessey, Betty Bollcs ORCHESTRA The orchestra had no regular rehearsals in the fall, in order that the band might practice its maneuvers for the football games twice a week. Small groups, however, met every Friday and practiced orchestra music. After football season, the orchestra again held regular re- hearsals on Friday afternoons. At these times music was practiced for the annual Spring Concert and for the various music festivals. One of the most outstanding numbers at the Spring Concert was “All Glory, Laud, and Honor, which was sung by the chorus accompanied by the orchestra. This year an oboe and two tym- panums were added to the orchestra. Bellows Falls High School ought to be proud to have these two in- struments for neither of them are common in Vermont. The orchestra performed at graduation and Class Day again this year. Ruth McBride, Lawrence Williams, June Hall, Don- ald Brown and Bruce Corwin attended the New Eng- land Music Festival in South Portland, Maine, in April. This group plus Worden Hale, Sylvia Chesley, Barbara Wilcox and Foster Leach were members of the Vermont All-State Orchestra. In the fall Donah! Brown, president of the Band- Orchestra Organization appointed the following officers: Orchestra Manager—Worden Hale Librarians—Florence Yates, Kay Dickinson Student Conductor—Joan Hennessey SPECIAL GLEE CLUB This year, more than ever, the Special Glee Club really showed its ability. It made its first appearance at the Christmas Pageant, which was very well received by the public. After that successful presentation, Miss Bedell, in collaboration with Miss Gates from Brattle- boro High School, planned a joint concert. This was enjoyed very much in Brattleboro, as well as in Bellows Falls. In April, the New England Festival was held in South Portland, Maine. Joan Dempsey, Margaret Walsh, and Wesley Nies represented B. F. II. S. On May thin! the combined Music Classes presented their annual Spring Concert by singing some of the selections from the All-State Music Festival in Burlington. On May sixth, seventh and eighth, thirteen students attended this festival Betty Trombley, Mary Long, Pauline Lisai, Margaret Walsh, Ann Harris, Patty Kiniry, Marian Hogan, Joan Dempsey, Nelson Buskey, James Harty, Wesley Nies, and John Hayes. On Saturday the eighth, the whole Special Glee Club auditioned at the second section of the New England Music Festival at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. This year Miss Bedell also organized a mixed double- quartette. The members were Ann Harris, Ruth Mc- Bride, Betty Trombley, Rachel Mathers, Mary I,ong, James Harty, Foster Leach, Donald Brown, and Nelson Buskey. They opened their season by singing Christmas Carols for the Women’s Society of the United Church, and later, for the Catholic Daughters. At Mr. Ashland’s farewell party they also did an excellent job. Their last accomplishment was their part in the Brattlc- boro-Bellows Falls Concert, in which they sang two numbers, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “The Or- chestra Song.” SPRING CONCERT Strains of waltzs, marches and hymns floated from the auditorium on Monday, May 3. On that night the members of the band, the orchestra, and the glee club presented their annual Spring Concert. As usual the concert was well received. The proceeds from this concert are used to defray the expense of sending students to the New England Music Festival and to the Vermont Music Festival. The first on the program was the “B band followed by the orchestra. Several numbers were sung by the girls’ chorus, two sea chanteys were presented by the boys’ chorus, followed by Rachel Mathers, who render- ed two vocal solos. The Special Glee Club gave an outstanding rendition of three religious numbers. “All Glory, Laud and Honor presented by the High School and Junior High Choruses was the finale before intermission. Following a brief intermission a varied program was performed by the Concert Band. The specialty numbers presented included the clarinet quartet, a flute and tuba duet, a violin solo, a trombone solo, the trom- bone quartet, the baritone duet, and a trumpet trio. The program concluded with a march played by the entire band and a twirling exhibition by the majorettes. Miss Priscilla Bedell conducted the orchestra and the vocal selections. In the absence of Mr. Bush, Donald Brown, the student conductor, directed “B band and the concert band. BAND ORCHESTRA SPECIAL GLEE CLUB JOINT CONCERT On Sunday, March 21, after many rehearsals, the collaborated efforts of Brattleboro and Bellows Falls High School Choruses produced two joint concerts with great success. The one at Bellows Falls w as varied. It started with the Brattleboro Chorus, under the able direction of Miss Gates, singing two numbers— Blow, Blow', Thou Winter Wind” ami Tradi Nucca.” Bellows Falls Glee Club sang “I Will Not Leave You Com- fortless” and Recessional”; the latter contained a solo sung by Eddie Olbrych. With the Brattleboro chorus was an expert trumpet quartette directed by Mr. Deats; Bob Burns and An- nette Fillion, who sang two duets— Song of Love and Make Believe”; and Joyce Bover, who played two excellent piano solos. The combined Brattleboro and Bellows Falls Buys’ Choruses sang “Kentucky Babe” and “Mountain Gal”; the combined girls sang Where Willows Bend and “Call of the Morning.” In this section of the concert Miss Gates and Miss Bedell alternated as director. The Bellows Falls entertainment supplied a trombone quartet and a double quartet chorus, which sang two delightful numbers—“Smoke (Jets in Your Eyes” and the amusing “Orchestra Song.” To end this wonderful concert were the excellently performed and directed selections of the combined glee clubs. The first, under Miss Gates' baton, was “The Bells,” followed by “The Battle Hymn of the Re- public, under our Miss Bedell. Congratulations and thanks go to Brattleboro and Miss Bedell for making such an afternoon of pleasure. A Rule To Remember by John Wesley (1708-1791) Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. As long as ever you can. THE HOME ECOMONICS CLUB The Home Economics Club got under way this year w'ith the following officers: President Joan Dempsey Vice President—Carolyn Cowan Secretary—Pauline Sileski Treasurer—Jane Harty The meetings, under the direction of Miss Andrea, have been held after school for the purpose of encour- aging the girls in good grooming, to take the best ad- vantage of what they have, to build better homes and to learn such things as knitting, tatting, crocheting and anything else that the girls might desire to learn. Each year one of the club members is selected to attend the state convention held in Burlington, but. due to the absence of a State Supervisor, the activities were not carried on this year. It is hoped by all the girls that the convention will be resumed next year when a new leader has been appointed. The members of the club feci they have gained much and learned practical things by being active in club affairs. SCIENCE CLUB This year the science club got under way fairly early with the election of the following officers: President—Charles Pencek Vice President—Lois Freihofer Secretary—Nancy Pod win Treasurer—Donald Reed The club has had, during the course of the year, several public speakers, such as. Fire Dept. Chief, Mr. Keefe, and Mr. Nies from the Mineral Club. They also had movies on different fields of Science. A few of them were on petroleum, coal, oil. and plant life. Several films from General Motors and Westinghouse on science equipment were shown. Club members are now planning to start a Science Fair in which different club members will present different projects. Several of the students have already started on different forms of motors. The purpose of this club is to promote the interest of Science in Bellows Falls High School. SCIENCE CLUB MURAL T H E S A M P L E R 49 ASSEMBLIES The first assembly of this school year came on the opening clay of school. It began with the pledge to the flag, led by Lowell Hanson. Following this, Mr. Hol- land welcomed students and faculty back after the summer’s vacation. After explaining the recent im- provements in the school, he introduced the new teachers to the assembly. When he finished, Miss Bedell led the group in singing the school song. After this, the students returned to their home rooms to register. The B. F. H. S. Athletic Association held its annual assembly on September 15 to open its yearly member- ship drive. President John Houlihan presided. President Houlihan told the purpose of the assembly. Then he introduced the officers of the Athletic Associa- tion, who are as follows: Joan Hennessey—Vice-Pres- ident, Dolores Boucher—Secretary, Burnham Blake— Treasurer. He then introduced Mr. Lawrence Hadley and Mrs. Dorothy Jones, boys coach and girls coach, respectively, both of whom told of the need for good equipment for our athletic teams. Next, Mr. Holland gave the financial report for 1946-1947. The assembly closed with the singing of the school song by the entire audience. The first pep assembly was held before the Brattle- boro football game. To start it all off, the cheerleaders gave a few cheers with much support from the student body. Following this, the football squad was brought up on the stage and introduced to the students. Later, Mr. Holland, Coach Hadley, Jack Condon, and Richard Stickney said a few words. Jack and Richard were the co-captains in the Brattleboro game. The assembly ended with the entire audience singing the school song. On October £8, an assembly was held to explain the plans made for the pep rally preceding the Springfield game. Mr. Holland and Edmund Lawlor, president of the Alumni Association, spoke to the student body. After this, Mr. Witt told the school of the S. A. B.’s functions. On October 30, the S. A. B. presented a magician, the Great Dr. Maxam, to the student body. Introduced by- Joan Hennessey, he performed many astonishing tricks with the assistance of members of the student body. The greatest feature came when Dr. Muxam suspended Douglas Switzer in air. Something new in B. F. H. S. assemblies appeared November 18. A panel discussion on the subject of Russia was given by six Modern History students. Participating in this discussion were Rose Lawlor, who gave a brief history of socialism; David Shaughuessy, who told about the rise of communism; Margaret Sullivan and Edward Parker, who discussed education in Russia and the economic situation, respectively. Joan Hennessey and Lawrence Williams summarized each topic. • The S. A. B. brought us a memorable assembly on February 18. Mr. Imre Kovacs, Hungarian by birth, but American by citizenship, talked to the school and com- pared the bridges of America” with the “fences of Europe.” He made the audience feel that being an American also carried with it the responsibility of build- ing and maintaining these bridges” of friendship, understanding, co-operation, and brotherly love. On March 19, the Chester High School Band, under the baton of Mr. Bush, gave us a concert in return for the one our band had given them previously. The entire band played a few numbers; then various in- dividuals played so os on their respective instruments. The whole school enjoyed this musical entertainment. The annual Curtis Assembly was held on March 26. Mr. Holland introduced this year’s representative of the Curtis Company, who talked to us of the magazines and gave us a few tips on selling subscriptions. Next, he in- troduced the campaign captain, Billy Wareing, and the lieutenants, Winnie Jennison and Paul Thomus. One of the most unusual, and by far one of the most entertaining assemblies ever presented on our stage, was put on by the French I Class on May 27. The assembly, which was entirely in French, w'as presented in three sections. The First was a scene from a French School with June Hall as the teacher and several members of the French Class acting as pupils. A French version of the “Three Little Pigs” and The Cycle of the Grape” was the second part. The cavortings of the three pigs, Hugh Gragen, Edward Kenney, and Sheila Denoyer and the big fat wolf, Janice Richardson were extremely funny but most of the lines were incoherent due to the laughter of the entire audience. The assembly closed with the singing of several French Folk Songs. AWARDS ASSEMBLY—1947 The Sampler, at this writing, is unable to give you a wrtie-up of 1948’s Award Assembly or to name the recipients. However, we are able to tell you what ad- ditions have been made to the long list of prizes. A history award is to be given to the Senior who is best in Modern History. The Harvard Book Award is a beautifully bound volume of classic literature given by the Harvard graduates in this vicinity to the Junior boy who is the most outstanding in scholarship. Another new award is the Gordon Graham Scholarship set up by our local American Legion Post in memory of Gordon Graham, the first from this area to be killed in World War II. The following are the records of last year’s Awards Assembly: Individual Awards Becker College Key—Jean Shufeldt Commercial Award Jean Shufeldt Vocational Award—Charles Anderson Dramatics—I iwrence O’Connor Journalism—Lawrence Williams Mathematics—Marilyn Wheeler, William Hodge Jr. H. S. Citizenship, boy’s- William Spaulding Jr. H. S. Citizenship, girl’s—Ann Hawks Art—Clara Lisai Home Economics—Clara Lisai Band—Carlos Garrett Orchestra—Paul Routhier Glee Club—Sam Mercurio Science—Edward Capron Athletics— Kenneth Currier Athletics, girl’s—Margaret Henderson Scholarship—Joan Hennessey Student Council—Elizabeth Grignon Badminton Award—Beverly I,ainphere Majorettes Beverly Lamphere Mary Hartv Music, vocal Band Orchestra Group Awards Jr. H. S. Basketball Jr. II. S. Baseball Basketball, boys’ Cheerleaders Deborah Hanson Pat Story Elaine Morse Anne Gay June Abbott Monitors Athletic Association Officers Basketball, girls’ Baseball, boys’ Softball, girls’ Football Tennis Track Individual awards are given to the outstanding in- dividuals in each group. The following are the awards given on Class Day, 1947: Rotary Award—Richard Moulton Award given for first time S. A. B. Freshman Plaque Award—Ralph Andosca American Legion Medal George Wylie American Legion Auxiliary Medal Elizabeth Grignon I). A. R. Medal—Elizabeth Grignon Alumni Award—Jeanne Farr 50 T I I E S A M P L E li FRESHMAN RECEPTION The Seniors of 1948 held their annual Freshman Re- ception in the gym on October 10. To represent their newness to the school and to furnish identification, the “Frosh” were made to wear something green. In the early part of the evening dancing was enjoyed by all the students. Following this, Dan Crowley and Joe Jurkoic played “Truth and Consequences” with these new members of the student body. The main feature of the evening came when the Freshman King and Queen, Philip Gould and Colleen Schufeldt, were chosen. These decisions were made by the chaperones: Mr. Holland, Mr. Osburn, Miss Bedell, Miss Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Witt, Wilma Henderson, and Winnie Jcnnison. Every- one agreed that the Seniors had held a successful first- dance of the year. FOOTBALL FORMAL The last dance put on by the present Senior class was held November 21, 1947. For their final dance, the Seniors used a football motif. The center of the floor was roped off to give the impression of a football field. The walls were decorated with football fans going to an l from the game in their many different types of vehicles and also, of course, the football team. Another added attraction were the goal-posts standing at one end of the floor. Music was furnished by Dick Perry and his orchestra. During the evening the President, Joe Jurkoic, presented a football to Coach Hadley from the team, in appreciation for all that he had done for them. JUNIOR PROM On a cold and windy April 9, many couples filed up the long walk to the High School. After they had doffed their wraps they proceeded down the stairs into the gym. And what a sight was in store for them!! Ann Harris and her colleagues had done a marvelous job in decorating the gym. The theme was music and it certainly had many representatives. Xavier Cugat was staring at you from one backboard and Harry James from the other. The walls were cleverly done with symbols of music, such as a jitterbugging couple and records. The bleachers wrcre so done as to give the impression of scales. Music was furnished by Dick Perry and his orchestra. The atmosphere of the room really contributed to the wonderful time everyone had. RADIO BROADCAST Student Government was the subject of one of the weekly radio broadcasts presented by Keene High School each Friday afternoon. Lawrence Williams and Joan Hennessey of Bellows Falls, two students from Peterborough, N. H. and two students from Keene participated in the panel discussion held in January. The principal of Keene High School acted as co-ordi- nator. The two students from Keene questioned the other students concerning student government in their respective schools. The excellent ideas presented by the members of the panel were of value not only to students, but also to adults who wish to know more about high school life. VERMONT STUDENT YOUTH FORUM On November 19th, Rose Lawlor and Edward Parker represented Bellows Falls High School at a Student Youth Forum held at the State House in Montpelier. There were representatives from each secondary school in Vermont present at the first forum of this kind ever held in the state. At the joint assembly held in the House of Representatives in the morning, representa- tives from many foreign countries told some of their experiences. These students now attend schools in Vermont. In the afternoon the students were divided into discussion groups with a discussion leader and advisor and discussed many of the great international problems. A report of each group was read at the joint assembly after the discussions. The sponsors of the forum expect to make this meeting an annual affair because of the experience gained by the student re- presentatives. PANEL DISCUSSION IN BOSTON The Hotel Bradford in Boston was the scene of an informal panel discussion entitled, “ What We Want Out of High School.” Lawrence Williams and Joan Hen- nessey of Bellows Falls High School, Sue Ann Gilfilian and Norman Chase of Springfield High School, and Anua Needham and Lisle Burnham of Brattlcboro High School were the members of the panel which was pre- sented at the convention of the New England Associa- tion of Superintendents on November 21, 1947. Mr. Thomas, principal of Woodstock High School, was co- ordinator of the discussion. After traveling to Boston by car, the group presented the panel discussion with no previous preparation. Some excellent ideas were given during the thirty- minute discussion period which was followed by a short period for questions. A professor of Northwestern Universitysummarized the points made by thestudents. Lawrence Williams and Joan Hennessey gave a report of this discussion at a meeting of the teachers of Bellows Falls High School. This worked in well with the sub- ject for all the teachers’ m eetings for this year, “ What We Want the High School to Do for the Boys and Girls of Bellows Falls.” PEPSI-COLA TESTS The annual Pepsi-Cola Examinations were held throughout the United States on November 21, 1947. The boy and the girl in each state who obtain the high- est grade in these exams receive a four-year college education with all expenses paid. This year the system of examination was changed somewhat. Five per cent of the senior class of any high school in the United States were eligible to take the first examination on November 21. A second test was given to the fifteen highest in eucli state. Ann Houlihan, Edward Parker, Daniel Crowley, Lawrence Williams and Joan Hennessey, the students from Bellows Falls High School who took the test, did good work but were not fortunate enough to win a scholarship. LIBRARIANS The librarians, headed this year by the hardworking Winifred Jennison, kept the library in the back of Room 11 organized and in perfect condition. Winnie worked hard to classify the books by subject matter, insteud of arranging them according to authors, as they were be- fore. This made it easier for the students to obtain the books they needed. The assistant librarian was Mary Joanne Fitzgerald. Pat Hinds will be Head Librarian next year. Other librarians include Claire Bousquet, Joanne Bruce, Beat- rice Tidd, Carolyn Cowan, Barbara Whitcomb, Beverly Childs, and Margaret Walsh, all who did their part in taking care of the cards, repairing books, and many other odd jobs. A. A. OFFICERS A. A. OFFICERS The A. A. lias had as ils efficient officers this year: President—John Houlihan Vice President—Joan Hennessey Secretary—Dolores Boucher Treasurer—Burnham Blake The Athletic Association, as in former years, handled the distribution of A. A. tickets. Several meetings were held during the year, and the officers did much to pro- mote sports in our school this year. FOOTBALL Although the Purple and White gridslcrs compiled only a mediocre record under a new mentor. Coach Lawrence Hadley, many close and hard-fought games were seen on the local gridiron. Coach Hadley had many veterans of the preceding season to work with last fall. His first move was to introduce the “T” forma- tion to Bellows Falls. The boys caught on to this readily and were working very smoothly as the season opened. Bellows Falls traveled to Windsor for the first game and returned with a 7-0 win to their credit. The follow- ing Saturday saw the Purple take a last minute -0 de- cision over a tough Brattleboro outfit. From then on, though, the going was pretty rough and the Hadleymen failed to break into the win column again. They ab- sorbed a 19-0 setback at the hands of a good M. S. J. team, but managed to tie a shabby Bennington team the following week. After suffering two more defeats at the hands of Rutland and Keene, the Purple hit the road for Springfield for their last game of the season against the high riding Cosmos. The game proved to be the hardest fought contest of the season and it was well into the fourth quarter before the aggressive Cos- mos could push across the touchdown which was enough to win the game. The team was to elect a captain at the close of the season but the voting cainc to the tic mark; they left it at Co-Captains. They were Jack Condon and Phil Bousquet, star guard and end. Condon and Bousquet were also named on the All-State Second Team. Graduation will take its toll this year as the whole first string line graduates with the exception of Paul Crotty. Graduation will also take Thomas, Houlihan and Shaughnessy from the backfield. The Players were: First String—Ends Phil Bousquet and Paul Crotty; Tackles—Bill Kurkul and John Fitz- gerald; Guards Jack Condon and Bill Howe; Center Richard Sticknev; Quarterback Bill Reed; Full- back—John Houlihan; Halfbacks—Paul Thomas and Burt n Nowers. Other varsity members who saw action were Ends Wesley Niesand Eddie Olbrych; Tackles— Jimmy McGuirk and Richard Parry;Guards Carroll Perkins and Lowell Hanson; enter- Donald Merling; ackfield—Terry Belville. David Shaughnessy, Albert Dagnoli and Albert Bresland. THE SCHEDILE Won—2 Lost —4 Tie—1 Bellows Falls 7 Windsor 0 Bellows Falls 6 Brattleboro 0 Bellows Falls 0 M.S. J. 19 Bellows Falls 0 Bennington 0 Bellows Falls 6 Rutland 19 Bellows Falls 0 Keene 33 Bellows Falls 0 Springfield 7 T II E S A M P L E R 55 BASKETBALL Basketball this year was not all together too successful; however, it did have a few high-lights. Willi the except ion of three games, the Purple and White were never beaten badly. Many of the games could have been won, just as well as lost, but unfortu- nately the breaks hardly ever fell the B. F. way. An example of this is the M. S. J. game which the Bellows Falls hoopsters lost 44-45. in the last few seconds of the game. Paul Crotty scored a basket which would have won the game for B. F., but the referee called a traveling penalty on Crotty, which eliminated the basket, leaving B. F. defeated by one point. It was by far the best game seen on the B. F. court all the season, with neither team leading by more than three points at any time during the whole game. Two of the high-lights were the surprise victory of B. F. over Rutland, that had not been beaten in two seasons of league play, and the thrilling victory over Windsor, 33-34. The line-up of the starting five differed at various times during the season but, as a whole, that assign- ment was drawn most frequently by P. Crotty, K. Olbrych, W. Nies, W. Reed and I). Shaughnessy. Others who saw plenty of action were: A. Jurkoie, who improved tremendously during the season and played some fine ball during the closing games. Bill Howe, who also showed steady improvement and saw plenty of service and Nelson Buskey, a veteran of two seasons with t he Varsity. In a meet ing at the close of the season, E. Olbrych was elected captain of the team. Next year with the veterans P. Crotty, NN. Reed, A. Jurkoie. N. Buskey, E. Crotty and others from the strong J. V. quintet, B. F. should be no pushover for for any team in the league. With this return of mate- rial, Coach Hadley should have a highly successful season. The Seniors who will no longer be seen on the court in a B. F. uniform are: W. Nies, P. Bousquet, E. Olbrych, W. Howe and I). Shaughnessy. Coach Hadicy, will undoubtedly miss these outstanding players. SCHEDCLE Bellows Falls 47 Keene 44 Bellows Falls 33 Keene 41 Bellows Falls 47 Alumni 39 Bellows Falls 3� Brattleboro 45 Bellows Falls 35 West Rutland 44 Bellows Falls 31 Windsor 34 Bellows Falls 40 Rutland 34 Bellows Falls SO St. Michaels 43 Bellows Falls 36 Hartford 43 Bellows Falls 47 Springfield 50 Bellows Falls 30 M. S. J. 38 Bellows Falls S3 Windsor 34 Bellows Falls 41 Rutland 4« Bellows Falls 34 Brattleboro 38 Bellows Falls 40 Hartford 43 Bellows Falls 30 Springfield 54 Bellows Falls 44 M. S. J. 45 Bellows Falls 44 West Rutland 45 TENNIS After a lapse of several years the tennis team has at last been started again under the tutelage of Coach Hadley. Several have been very interested in this sport. A few matches have been played this year, al- though they have proved not too successful for our team. The first match was with Vermont Academy and we lost 0-0. Our second match was with Brattle- boro and, again, we lost 4-3. The last and final match was with Springfield; we won 4-0. The interest is in the right place, but we need a little more practive. TRACK After a one-man team last year, track has been resumed as a regular sport of the school. Many of the boys are interested in it ami are doing very well in meets for the first year. The following are the scores of meets participated in up to the time of printing: Vt. Academy 00 Springfield 54 Bellows Falls 14 Springfield 00'2 Bellows Falls 34' 2 Brattleboro 44! 2 Keene 89 Bellows Falls 17 Brattleboro 15 Rutland 70 5 Springfield 5Ql 2 Bellows Falls 40 The track squad consists of Nies, Wilson, Perkins, B. Crotty, P. Crotty, La Marche. DeRose, Nowers, Reed. Collier, Condon, Howe, Grout BOVS’ BASKETBALL TEAM GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM T II E S A M P L E H GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Mrs. Jones’ sextet had the most successful court season for several years. All but one of her last year’s Varsity players were back this year chalking up a record of 18 wins out of lb games. Hartford high was the only team that proved superior to the well coached team. The other loss was to Keene, in the return game, on their floor. Leah Knapp used her height to a good advantage all through the season, with a total of 11)4 points. Mary Porter came close behind on the scoring record with Dotty Murphy and Joan Dempsey following. Margaret Walsh did an excellent job on the defense side with the help of Joan Hennessey, Berenice Willard and Jane Hopewell. Other girls who played an active part on the defense during the season were: Eleanor Walsh, Patty Hinds, Barbara Vosburgh and Marion Nies. The for- wards were: Marjorie Merrifleld, Janice Richardson, Shirley Gray, and Sheila Denoyer. Game captains were picked during the season. The outstanding game of the season was the last one in which the ten Varsity members traveled up to St. Albans, on an overnight trip, and came back withatwo- point. win. This is the first game in which we have beaten St. Albans in the number of years we have been playing them. Mrs. Jones is losing her first six players this year, but, due to her excellent coaching, has six more experienced players who will put Bellows Palls on the toy) again next year too. VARSITY SCHEDULE Bellows Falls 19 Iceland and Grey 9 Bellows Falls 28 Chester 15 Bellows Falls 80 Alumnae 12 Bellows Falls 82 l cbanon 24 Bellows Falls 25 Keene 24 Bellows Falls 85 Windsor 17 Bellows Falls 27 Charlestown 25 Bellows Falls 85 Hartford 40 Bellows Falls 84 Lelund and Grey 25 Bellows Falls 17 Keene 21 Bellows Falls 22 Lebanon 19 Bellows Falls 88 Windsor 21 Bellows Falls 40 Chester 12 Bellows Falls 84 Hartford 89 Bellows Falls 47 Charlestown 2« Bellows Falls 44 St. Albans 42 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Jayvee’s have an outstanding record also, in completing an undefeated nine-game schedule. There will be some promising players for the Varsity team next year from this group of Junior Varsity players. Forwards were Captain Wilma Henderson, Rae Hall. Sally Wentworth, Franny Iaminge, Jane Mack, Dot tie O’Connor, Joan King, Dottie Newcityand Ann Hawks, (iuards: Regina Rushton, Patricia Hammond, Theresa Snarski, Mary Lou Harty, Barbara McGuirk, Marjorie Raymond, Marilyn DeRose. Wilma Golec, Pat. Howe, and Rose Szuch. JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE Bellows Falls 24 C. Y. O. 10 Bellows Falls 89 Lebanon 19 Bellows Falls 25 Keene 12 Bellows Falls 25 Kuril Hat tin 10 Bellows Falls 15 Keene 9 Bellows Falls 24 Lebanon 8 Bellows Falls 12 Kurn Huttin 11 Bellows Falls 24 C. Y. (). 12 Bellows Falls 22 Walpole lfl VOLLEYBALL Inter-class volleyball has the greatest number of girls participating and the interest is very keen. The seniors won the inter-class volleyball tournament by defeating the juniors 15-11. Preliminary games were played to decide the teams. Inter-gym volleyball is carried on to give more com- petition and more games. The 4th period gym class seems to have the outstanding players. The 4th period played the 5th winning 15-7 to win the inter-gym game. TENNIS Tennis was started this year as an inter-class sport. Practice was held at the playground in two groups, be- ginners and advanced. The games closed with a tour- nament. The following participated—J. Dempsey, M. Frenette, (.'. Shufeldt, T. Mercurio, B. Vosburgh, A. Harris, E. Mahoney, A. Knight, M. Porter, W. Hen- derson, D. Murphy, J. Bruce, A. Hawks. Second round included B. Vosburgh, W. Henderson, J. Bruce, T. Mer- curio, J. Dempsey, M. Porter. The final winner was Mary Margaret Porter who defeated Dotty Murphy 0-4 in sets. Mary Porter was awarded the Tennis medal for the outstanding Tennis player. The four girls who will compete in inter-school matches with Alstead, Springfield and Stevens are J. Dempsey, I). Murphy, B. Vosburgh, and M. Porter. SOCCER Inter-class soccer is still new to the school and is the source of many sore shins. After several rough-and- tumble games, the Freshmen, who defeated the Juniors 4-8, emerged as victors. BADMINTON Every girl who took gym competed in the badminton tournament. The final play-offs were between the winners of each gym class. At the Awards Assembly a medal will be awarded to the winner of the tournament. GIRLS SOFTBALL The softball team had a regular schedule again this year. Practices, which started early in May, were held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. A large number of girls tried out for the team. The first scheduled game was with Vilas High School of Alstead. The Bellows Falls girls won a decisive victory with a score of 44-80. The team traveled to Ludlow next and overcame the Ludlow team 45-7. Hartford High of White River Junction defeated Bellows Falls by a score of 18-10, which gave the local girls their first loss. Because of rain, practices were not held for several weeks and the return game with Ludlow and a home game with Lebanon had to be cancelled. Two games were played with the girls from Warner Home. Bel- lows Fails was victorious both times. The return game with Vilas High gave Bellows Falls another loss 'Fhe game, however, was close with a final score of 41-10. The girls who played softball were: M. Raymond, B. Vosburgh, M. DeRose, J. Dempsey, M. Walsh, W Henderson, It. Rushton, J. Hopewell, M. Merrifield, I). O’Connor, W. Golding, B. Willard. J. Hennessey, M. Porter, P. Bissonette, J. Richardson, D. Murphy, S. Gray, B. Welsh, and S. Hodgekins. Eleanor Walsh served as manager. CHEERLEADERS MAJORETTES T II E SAM P L E R 59 SENIOR It’s CH4 and H2S We study with much toil And, if it isn’t formulas, We have to study oil. When will school he over And all our classes end And our over-due vacation Finally begin? MARY MC GINNIS POETS Is the “new look” here to stay? I hear that question day after day. But now, my friend, don’t you fret, For I can offer you one sure bet. The styles may change on any dame But her general shape will remain the same. DANIEL CROWLEY DETENTION DEDICATED TO MISS BLOOD An oft quoted line. I’ve heard in my time. Is “Where the heck have you been?” Why I hesitate To tell why I'm late Is I’d blush to the ultimate end! To say that I fell Into a well. I don’t think that’s the solution But I don’t want to stay In detention today And that’s as sure as shooting’. But whatever you say You can’t get away When your explanation doesn’t ring true. But I hope you believe me. Before you do leave me. That eventually she’ll catch you. DANIEL CROWLEY ON THE ROAD TO FAR AWAY By dear ol’ B. F. II. S., Lookin’ eastward to the sea. There’s a certain teacher setting; and I Know she thinks o’ me. Fa her wrath is in the pine trees and I Can hear her say: “Come you back, you tardy scholar; Fa thirty minutes you have to stay!” Come you back right here to stay. To make up for your tardy day. Can’t you hear her ruler clunkin! From her desk to Hudson Bay? “Come you back right here to stay. Before my hair starts turning gray.” But by gosh, 1 know she’ll get me. If it takes to .Judgment day. DANIEL CROWLEY The boy arose, warmed his toes And off to school went he. There he sat and chewed the fat, With creatures such as me. The teacher saw, raised a paw And pointed at the fool. Now each night he has to write, “I must not talk in school.” TWO STRIKES AGAINST YOU At almost every ball game You can hear the peasants shout, “Please get us a new umpire, Or we’ll toss the old one out.” When a player makes an error. Or should happen to strike out. Every fan this side of Mud ville Will rise to boo “the lout.” But I ask you, my good people. To grant me this one thought, “At least my man’s out trying And I’m certain you are not.” Class friendship is a chain of gold Shaped in a school’s perfect mold. Each day a smile, a class or test A shake of the hand or some silly jest No matter how heavy the future load Sweet was the journey on our scholastic road. JOHN HOULIHAN MONITORS Muscle men Oxen Nervy Industrious T roopers Opinionated Rugged c- maria ODE TO MR. DAVIS I do not think your life is dull. For chemistry is fun (?) But if some day you find a lull. Read these poems we’ve done. You think we’re all just silly kids. And, oh, you are so right For A’s in Chem, we make our bids By slaving every night We know with your correcting You have but little time. But if amusement you’re collecting Read these pointless little rhymes. FRANCIS WILLIAMS “WINNIE” Winnie’s short, Winnie’s straight And for school’s quite often late. Her hair’s not light, but rather «lark She works hard to get a good mark. You always see her with a smile As she keeps it all the while. Everyone says she’s quite a gal JOAN KELTON Always ready to help a pal. 60 THE S A M P L E R AUTOGRAPHS T HE S A M P L E R 61 ( LASS PROPHECY (conhnucii from ayr .15) time to act as Dean of Women at a prominent N. Y. University. She told me that Rose Law lor, another classmate, joined the faculty of that school recently. Sept. 25. 19«8 Arrived at the Bellows Falls Municipal Airport this afternoon, Greeted l� v success in search and failure in purpose. Dropped in at Pete Karnacewicz delica- tessen, on site of old Chimes Cafe, and at last was served that delectable delicacy, that object of my long search, the perfect banana sandwich, and prepared by whom, none other than my old friend, Peter! And now my ramblings close. I shall be content with my home town, my perfect sandwich, and my bachelor- hood. CLASS WILL Underclassmen of Bellows Falls High School� your attention please! We the Senior (’lass of 1948, in the town of Bellows Falls, County of Windham, and the State of Vermont, call you together to hear and bear witness to the reading of our last will and testament. To the Juniors we leave our scats in Boom 11 and in the Assembly Hall. Of course along with them go our dignity, position, and poise. To the Sophomores we leave a carton of aspirins to ease the headaches that will be caused by the Juniors. To the green, unsophisticated Freshmen, who have caused us some trouble socially, we leave a book called ‘‘Hands Off The Senior Boys.” Individually we would like to leave a few small personal bequests. To our Senior adviser, Mr. Osborn, we leave a loud speaker from Room 11. Knowing next year’s Seniors, we think Mr. Osborn can make good use of it. Dan Crowley bequeaths a book, “Why I'm A Democrat to Hugh Sullivan. Dan thinks Hugh should read this carefully and thoughtfully. Joan Dempsey leaves her charming personality and poise to Paul Shaughnessy. Ugh Howe bequeths his date book to Bill Reed. That is, if Bill has need of it. Marg Walsh leaves her jokes to Janice Richardson. Please, Janice, don’t get into as much trouble telling them as Marg has. I, Jimmy McGuirk, will my ability to pester girls to Raymond McUlary. I, Barbara Jean, leave my friends in Claremont to Mary Walker. Mary is always going somewhere and we think Claremont is as good a place as any. Donna Taylor wills her quiet and winning ways to Mayna Lloyd. Kurkiil leaves his big feet to Burtie Nowcrs. With Burtie’s speed and Kurkul’s feet rowdy dow! Donnie Rees wills his ability to correspond with ten girls and keep them all interested to Mo-mo. Houlie wills his ability to be the biggest wolf in 48’ to John Ed. With John’s ex-Navy experiences and Houlie’s wolfish manners watch out! Dugan Shaughnessy just leaves, still arguing that the athletes from North Walpole are better than the ones from Westminster. I. l eah Knapp leave that is, as long as Burnham leaves too. Our mad chemists, Stickney and Williams, leave, with Mr. Davis hoping that the Juniors who occupy their seats next year won’t be quite so reckless. I, Joe Jurkoic, wish to leave a word of advice to next year’s class President. Don’t even mention the sub- ject, Class Trip. Mary I ou leaves her whistle and baton to any cafe- teria monitor who wishes them. To Charlie Lawlor. Pris McDermott leaves her spare curling iron. With this iron, we hope you can always keep your locks curled. Joan Hennessey leaves one of her cars to Jack Con- don. The car should case the trouble. Jack, of finding a ride to Athens. I, Mary Porter, leave my ninth hour engagements to Donnie Merling. Donnie seems to like ninth hour and, with a few extra ones from Mary, a permanent detention could be arranged. Bailey Shore leaves his ability of keeping every class in an uproar to Edward Kenny. To Mr. Holland and our teachers we leave our deep- est thanks and appreciation. We hereby appoint Dan Brown as sole executor of our last will and testament, signed and scaled this eighth day of June, 1948. BARBARA ROY c KEY TO PICTURES HAPPY DAYS BABY FACES 1. Mary H. Mediums, R. Iatwlor 1. M. Harty 2. B. Shore 2. I). Murphy 3. P. MacDermott 3. R. Stickney 4. J. Hennessey 4. B. Kurkul 5. B. Warcing 5. M. Sullivan, J. Hennessey 6. B. Blake 6. D. Boucher 7. B. Whitcomb 7. M. liong 8. L. Knapp 8. B. Houlihan, J. McGuirk, 1). Crowley, L. Griguon 9. M , Barber THE SAMPLER 63 I Hotel IVindham ‘Conducted in the best interests of the community” 4 THE S A M P L E R Congratulations To Class of ’48 Compliments of STATE THEATRE ROBERTSON PAPER COMPANY Bellows Falls, Vt. Make a Date at the State Waxed and Oiled, Printed and Unprinted Papers N. O. COTE JEWELRY—GIFTS Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Agents for THE Bulova, Gruen, Waltham, Hamilton BELLOWS FALLS CO-OPERATIVE and Westfield Watches Gifts of all Kinds Diamonds from $2.5 to $2,50 LOCKER COMPANY, INC. Diamonds from $2.5 to $2,50 SAMPLER Compliments of PINTELLO'S TAX Telephone 535 THE SAMPLER Compliments of Compliments of BELLOWS FALLS TRUST CO. COSTIN’S GARAGE Bellows Falls, Vt. Pontiac Sales and Service Congrat illations to Class of ’4K Compliments of ENDICOTT JOHNSON SHOES NELSON C. FAUGHT CO. Bellows Falls, Vt. Shoes for the enitre family Typewriters THE SAMPLER ( 7 L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Class Rings and Pines Commencement Invitations Diplomas- - Personal Cards Club Insignia Memorial Plaques Representative: Mr. Sawyer G. Lee Attleboro Massachusetts P. O. Box 1 Hardwick, Vt. Compliments of ECONOMY MARKET Compliments of JOHN KARPINSKI, PROP. 89 Atkinson St. A FRIEND Frozen foods Second class license Compliments of V J. FREY COMPANY Tel. 27-2 J. G. BALDWIN CO. INC. Compliments of Saxtons River, Vermont T I! E S A M P L E R f.S Compliments of J. J. FENTON CO., INC. JOE’S SERVICE STATION Always Reliable Dependable Insurance of all kinds MOORE THOMPSON THE E. L. WALKER INSURANCE INC. Trust Co. Bldg. Compliments of CRAY CHEVROLET TEXACO SERVICE STATION BROWN S FASHION SHOPPE Monument 8q. Bellows Falla, Vt. Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Phone 3S1 Compliments of Compliments of ROYAL FURRIERS WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 16 Square Bellows Falls, Vt. EDWARD R. FABIAN, Owner 69 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. THE SAMPLER «9 MONIER’S HOME UTILITIES A Complete and Dependable GAS SERVICE for Cooking-Waterheating-Refrigeration Chester, Vermont Compliments of • Best Wishes To V The Class of 1948 FIRST NATIONAL STORES THE ROCKINGHAM PLAYERS 2 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. 70 THE SAMPLER Compliments of Compliments of W. H. BODINE SONS GREEN MT. TISSUE CO Compliments of Compliments of TAYLOR MOTORS INC. THE FLORIST SHOP 13 Pine St. Tel. 926-W Dodge Plymouth Corsages—Cut flowers Cars and Trucks Wedding and Funeral Pieces Radio Repair CHARLES S. DOE THE GREEN COMPANY INC. 22 School Street Bellows Falls, Vt. Bellows Falls, Vt. Tel. 65 Meats and Frozen Foods at Retail Compliments of SAX MIN VALLEY PRODUCTS CO. INC. AUMAND’S SPORTING GOODS Saxtons River, Vermont SAX WIN SANDWICH SHOP THE S A M P L E R 71 Compliments of F. S. CLARK, GROCERIES I. G. A. ATHENS MOTOR CORP Tucker Dealer General Auto Repairing Kelly Springfield Tires Rototiller Farm Tractors 150 Westminster St. Tel. 911 Compliments of CONNELLY FUELS SLATTERY’S CLEANING SERVICE AND YARN SHOP Compliments of MODEL PRESS T. P. KENNEY Groceries—Meats and Provisions Tel. 273 North Walpole, N. H. Compliments of STEVEN’S RADIO ELECTRIC Electrical Contracting Expert Radio Service Tel. 17-3 Saxtons River, Vermont Compliments of HEMINGWAY’S TAXI Tel. 28-12 Saxtons River, Vermont 72 THE SAMPLE It Compliments of COTA BEEBE Compliments of Authorized WHITE MOUNTAIN PAPER COMPANY Mayflower Gas Dealers Compliments of Compliments of DR: F. T. JEWETT and MISS BELLOWS FALLS DINER DR. W. M. COLLINS THE SAMPLER 73 OUR REWARD As Official Photographer for the Class of 1948 is jin knowing that Bellows Falls High School received the finest in Photographic service. IN YEARS TO COME We would enjoy working with the graduating class and yearbook staff as much as we have this year. NEXT YEAR Let us assist you THE WARREN KAY VANTINE STUDIO INC. 132 Boylston Street Boston, Mass. 74 THESAMPLER BLISS LAWLOR INC. FENTON HENNESSEY Insurance Agency Compliments of Compliments of JIM CAPRON’S PAINT AND KANE HEALY WALL PAPER SHOP C rmote Paints ESSO SERVICE STATION Art Supplies Range and Fuel Oil Phone 086 THE SAMPLER For News About Bellows Falls High School Read the Bellows Falls Times 76 THE SAMPLER Compliments of Compliments of THE ROCKINGHAM HOTEL, INC. ARMY AND NAVY STORE Bellows Falls, Vermont HARDY A. MERRILL Compliments of International Farm Machinery and Refrigeration New Holland Balers Bale Elevators THE John Bean Sprayers Niagara Dusters Insecticides INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE Complete Line of Farm Supplies Seed Table Potatoes Bellows Falls, Vt., CORPORATION THE S A M P L E R 11 Compliments of THE L. H. UFFORO COMPANY Roofing and Sheet Metal Modene Paints VERMONT POULTRY INC. 6 Island St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Compliments of FIRESTONE STORE LAMBERT’S GULF SERVICE Tel. 662 Tires, Batteries Westminster Street and Bellows Falls, Vt. Auto Accessories 78 THE S A M PEER Compliments of Compliments of DICK’S SHOE STORE E. C. GOULD SON Tel. 54S-W Bellows Falls Vermont Compliments of STAR HOTEL Compliments of and STAR RESTAURANT RELIABLE BARGAIN STORE Compliments Compliments of of CHIMES CAFE NAT PINTELLO DI BERNARDO’S QUALITY CLEANERS BELLOWS FALLS CASH MARKET A. J. Lisai and Son Dyer and Tailor 120A Westminster St. Bellows Falls, Vt. THE SAMPLER 79 Compliments of Compliments of DR. E. E. TRASK THE OPERA HOUSE Osteopathic Physician Compliments of Compliments of NORTH WALPOLE CASH BOSTON CASH MARKET MARKET 101 Atkinson Street S. KARPINSKI, Prop. CHARLES JURKIEWICZ, Prop. North Walpole, N. H. S. S. Pierce Dist. Compliments of Compliments of SUNSHINE FEED STORE DR. R. N. BUCK Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of ROCKINGHAM AUTOMOTIVE STORE 38 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Auto Parts Accessories Compliments of CHAMBERLAIN MACHINE AND TOOL INC. GUARANTEED Tires, Batteries, Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, Lawn and Garden Tools 115 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. AT YOUR SERVICE Compliments of BARBIERI’S Compliments of THE SAMPLER Compliments of BARBIERI’S Compliments of JOHN C. CROWLEY Congratulations To Compliments of B. F. H.S., 1948 FOSTER TAXI SERVICE Tel. 738 WHELAN DRUG STORE Bellows Falls, Vt. BENNY’S MORRISON’S WATCH SHOP “The Shop of Satisfaction” Exclusive line of jewelry 113 Rockingham St. Gifts of all kinds Tel. 570-W Famous make watches $14.95 and up Engagement rings and Wedding Bands $24 upwards SHAW’S PHARMACY LEOLA’S KNACK SHOP The Prescription Store 10 School Street Bellows Falls, Vt. Bellows Falls, Vt. THE S A M P L E R 81 Compliments of Compliments of BRAGG LUMBER CORP. SMITH AUTO SALES INC. Compliments of Compliments of JIM BRADSHAW THE TIRE MAN STANDARD PAPER COMPANY Tel. 110-W Bellows Falls, Vermont Compliments of Compliments of KINGSBURY’S GARAGE INC. SIMOND’S BROTHERS SUPER STORE Sales Service Saxtons River Vermont 40 Westminster St. Tel. 440 PALISADE PRESS Compliments of Corner of Hapgood and Westminster Streets HELEN DREW BEAUTY SALON Bellows Falls, Vt. 82 THE SAMPLER Compliments of ComplimenU of NOYES AND WHITEHILL HARDWARE CO. GRIPPO GENERAL ELECTRIC Shoe Repairing Service APPLIANCES Square Phone 144 Compliments of Used Furniture Shop DAIRYMAID MILK RAY’S DAIRY RUTH T HAY Daily Delivery Saxtons River Gageville Tel. 748-W 6A The Square and or 131-W Bellows Falls, Vt. Bellows Falls Vermont Compliments of DAN HOWARD SHATTUCK’S I. G. A. Clothing and Shoes Sporting Goods Westminster, Vt. Tel. 44S-M Compliments of Compliments of PRENTISS W. HAINES Plumbing and Heating Gas Appliances Cook with Fuelite Gas A. A P. STORE THE SAMPLE R 83 THE ROCKINGHAM PRESS Compliments of Editor and Commercial BELLOWS FALLS CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY INC. Printers and Binders Brookside Milk Brookside Cream Bellows Falls, Vt. Bellows Falls, Vermont Best of Luck To The Compliments of Clas9 of 1048 WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK Sporting Goods Bellows Falls, Vt. Bostonian Shoes Complete Banking Service Men’s Quality Clothing Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation GEORGE E. PAGE $.5,000 Maximum Insurance Bellows Falls, Vt. For Each Depositor 84 the sampler Compliments of J J NEWBERRY CO. Your Friendly Variety Store Compliments of VERMONT SAVINGS BANK Bellows Falls, Vt. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation $5000 Maximum Insurance For Each Depositor When You Think of Sporting Goods Think of HOWARD HARDWARE CO. Bellows Falls, Vt. We carry a stock for Twenty-five Sport Activities See us first MOORE AND CLARK Plumbing and Heating Sheet Metal Work Gas-Appliances THE SAMPLER LECUYERBROTHERS Te!. 708 Manufacturers of ES-QUIRE Garments MELTONS Men’s Sport Shirts, Green, Blue, Scarlet, Maroons, Solid Colors Bellows Falls, Vermont STUDEBAKER First by far with a post war car FARR’S GARAGE 21 Tuttle Street 86 THE S A M P L E R Compliments of Compliments of GOLEC BROS. SHU HOSPITAL FLETCHER’S Shoe repairing of all kinds Bellows Falls Vermont For Infant’s Children’s Apparel Compliments of Shop at H. P. HOOD SONS JACK JILL Receivers of Country Fresh Eggs 33 Westminster St. Tel. 742 Bellows Falls Vermont Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Compliments of BOSTON STORE ADD-TU-SHOPPE Compliments of Compliments of THE FRENCH GIFT SHOP ANDOSCA BARBER SHOP THE SAMPLER 87 Compliments of FRED’S BAKERY Marie Thel’s DRESSMAKING PARLOR Alterations of All Kinds on Women’s and Men’s Clothing On the Stairs Tel. «33-W Congratulations Compliments of To Bellows Falls Dry Cleaners Complete pickup anil delivery B.F.H.S.—1948 2 Day Counter Service(at no extra charge) JACK BARBER 3 day truck service Real Estate 115 Rockingham Street Tel. 971 Tel. 27-W Bellows Falls, Vermont. Compliments of Compliments of O’CONNOR’S GARAGE BURNS’ BARBER SHOP Telephone 55 20 Westminster St. opp. Crayeo Hotel Saxtons River Vermont Compliments of BENTON’S CARAGE MERLE F. JACKSON Auto Accessories Firestone Tires Exide Batteries Quality Meats and Groceries Washing Greasing Williams Street Storage by Day or Month Saxtons River Vermont