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

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THE SAMPLER 11 WILLIAM CBOTTY College Billy Sometimes I wonder; other limes I know. Business Manager of the Junior High Tournament 4; Hi! Schooler Staff 3; Freshman Basketball; Junior Varsity Basketball 2: Latin Club 2 Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Junior High Tournament 8; State Junior Tennis Singles Champion 8; Latin Club 3; Spotlight Club 3; Boys’ State 8; Vice President Home Room 3; Monitor 3, 4; Play Nite 3; Football 4; Senior Play and Play Nite 4; Spotlight Club 4; Football Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Sock Dance 4; Buseball 4; Joint Concert 4; Spring Conc- ert 4; Junior Prom 3. Billy is one fellow who is not only well known in Bellows Falls High but also around the state, being Vermont’s Junior Tennis Champion for two years now. With all this, Bill is also one of our leading basketball scorers and other sports also take up most of his time. This is why we can’t figure out how Bill gets those marks and that third honor. There is no question that with this kind of ambition, and Bill’s winning personality, certain success is ahead for him at college and in later life. DENNIS DAMON College Dennis To appreciate heaven well, 'lis good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of Hell Junior Varsity Football 1; Junior Varsity Basketball 1; Monitor 2, 3, Lieutenant 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2 Student Advisory Board i, 3, 4; Home Room Committee 2, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 8; New England Chorus 3; Special (ilee Club 3, 4; Play Nite 4; Spotlight Club 4; Football Formal 4. Dennis is one of the quieter boys of the (’lass and he never seems to have much to say, but, when he does, look out! Between Clark’s Store ami Saxtons River most of his leisure time is taken up. Besides this and studying he still finds time to hold his end up in the tenor section of the special glee club and also to be one of Miss Santamaria’s right hand men on the monitor system. As a friend and good sport you couldn’t ask for any better and we are sure that whatever Dennis does in the future he will be successful. SHEILA ANN DESNOYERS College Shel Silence is golden. Home Room Representative 1; Basketball 1, 2, 8, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; (ilee Club 1, 2, 3; HilSchooler 1, 2: Latin Club 2; Play Nite 2, 8; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 8; French Play 3; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Librarian 4. “ Let me introduce myself. Not only am I athletic and a robust young wit, but also first cousin to the atom bomb. Of course, a large part of my inspiration comes from Wallingford, Vt. He’s really swell! My future? Oh, that’s all taken care of. Three years of schooling and then—who knows? I probably will be nursing either here or there. I’ve really had a grand time here in B.F.H.S. and, since I livened up many a class, all the teachers, in- cluding Mr. Osborn, have my full permission to sit back, relax, breathe a sigh of relief and just hope and pray that the future years don’t see another such pesky rascal. ” IRENE DUFFY Commercial l ffy Her brown eyes conceal the deviltry behind them. (ilee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Ec Club 3; Senior Play Committee 4. Irene is the blond-haired, brown-eyed, happy-go-lucky girl with the great big smile and very pleasing personality, and, of course, last but not least, in this description let’s not forget her dimples. She comes from Saxtons River and along with her share of boy friends, Irene has been indispensable to Kurn Hattin during these years on their basketball team and as a Major- ette for their band. Many fine qualities and lots of good nature will surely make Irene a success. JOAN MERLE DYMOND College Joanie Style is the dress of thought. Basketball 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Softball 2; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Roman Banquet 2: Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Monitor 4; Football Formal 4; Special (ilee Club 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Senior Sampler 4; All-State Chorus 4; Christmas Play 4; Senior Play 4. Joan is what they mean when they say, “Gentlemen prefer blondes.” Besides being tall, blonde, and our best dressed girl, she’s smart too, and a college future looks bright for her. It doesn’t seem funny that this year’s best dressed boy frequents Joan’s house on Pine Street because this couple have become one of the stable twosomes of the class in the past few years. Joan seems to have that extremely pleasing and dependable way that gains her many friends. She has been an excellent supporter of our school and she’s also noted for being the perfect hostess over these school years, with parties which cannot be forgotten. Whenever there is something to be done, Joan is always on the spot ready and willing to help and there is no doubt that, whatever she does and wherever she goes, she’ll be a tremendous success.

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10 THE SAMPLER DONALD RUSSELL BROWN College Don She floats upon the river of his thought . Class President 1; Home Room Vice President 1; Home Room President 8; Class Vice President 2: Freshman Dance 1; Student Advisory Board 1, 8, President 4; Band 1, 2, 8, 4, Vice President Band 2, President Band 8, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, Vice President Orchestra 2, President Orchestra 8, 4; Special (ilee Club 1, 2, 8. 4, President Special Glee Club 8, 4; All-State Band 2, 8; I atin Club 1, 2: Operetta 1, 2 Sophomore Dance 2 Hi! Schooler 2 Junior Prom 8; Student Conductor of the Band 8, 4; Dance Band 4; Cafeteria Cashier 8, 4; Senior Hop 8; Boys’ State 8; All-New Knglanl Or hestra 8, 4; Football Formal 4; Spotlight Club 4; Senior Play 4; Monitor 4; Fresh- man Reception 4; All-State Chorus 4; Sock Dance 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Vermont Youth Forum 4. From the above list of activities one can sec that our Valedictorian this year is the busiest fellow in our class, and, also, by far the one with the most varied interests. Donald always can be seen rushing to some activity or else to meet that certain Junior girl somewhere. No one can figure out how Don gets the time or patience to do such an excellent job in everything in which he participates. A person like this certainly has everything to insure great future success. Here are our congratulations, Don, and we are thankful to have had such an outstanding leader in our class. NELSON PAUL BUSKEY College Nets IIell is empty—all the devils are here. Vice President 1; President 2, 8, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 8, 4; Special (ilee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; All State Chorus 2, 8, 4; Oper- etta 1, 2: Home Room President 1, 2 Junior Varsity Baseball 2; Hi! Schooler 1; Student Advisory Board 8; Junior Prom 8; Senior flop 8; Boys’ State 8; Spot- light (’lub 8; ('lass Day Committee 4; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Assistant Director Junior High Tournament 8, Director 4; Monitor 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Freshman Reception 4; Sock Dance 4. Here is one fellow who has certainly been kept busy as our class president for the past three years. If you think this is an easy job, just ask Nelson, who will probably pass it over with a sly grin; but we know that he has pulled us through those senior problems as smoothly as it could ever be done. This hasn’t dejected Nelson any though, and his witty remarks and antics have livened many a class and party. Besides this, he has added much to our glee club and the Senior Play would have been lost without him. We all take our hats off to one grand fellow and without a doubt our most popular classmate. DONALD CHESLEY General Don Here is a true industrious friend. Glee ('lub 2, 8; Christmas Cantata 1, 2, 3. Don is one of those quiet boys you see roaming the corridors very slowly. Any time you see him on the street it will probably be «in his bicycle. We hear Don is a whiz when it comes to airplanes and that his ambitions are pretty well centered around this fact. We know Don will succeed in anything he attempts. JOHN EDWARD COLLIER College John Ed A lore some she is the only joy for me. Track 3; Junior High Tournament 3; Junior Prom 8. Who’s the tall, brawny, red-haired fellow with the grin? Well, let us tell you that this is John Ed,the fellow who has kept the class of “49” jumping since he came here last year from Chicopee Falls, Mass. We were not only proud to have an ex-service man enter our class but we were also delighted when we found that John E 1 is one of the wittiest and all-around-good fun guys ever to hit Bellows Falls High. He is never without a remark or sharp comeback and he peps up the classes only to give more reason why teachers should need a vacation. An excellent supporter of our teams, a great man with the women and always the center of amusement in any crowd, we say, “Here’s to you, John; great times are ahead in your future.” CAROLYN PRISCILLA COWAN Commercial Carol-n Man has his will, but woman has her way. Home Room Secretary 1; Operetta 2 Glee ('lub 1, 2, 3: Home Room Committee 2 Junior Prom 8; Senior Hop 3; Librarian 3; Spotlight Club 3; Vice President of the Home Ec Club 3; Football Formal 4; Sampler Typist 4; Sub Monitor 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Hi! Schooler Typist 4. Here is one of the pretty class typists with a pleasing personality that will go a long way in the commercial field. Carolyn s interests are many and they include frequent trips to Gageville. Ahmg the secretarial line, Carolyn plans to enter the Packard School, in New York City, next year, where we know she will be a great success.

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12 THE SAMPLER EDWARD ROBERT FABIAN, JR. General Bob My heart's a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill. Baseball 1, 2, 8; Football 1, 2; Junior From 8; Football Formal I; Senior Hop 3. Bob is one of our best sportsmen. If you think he’s quiet just ask him about his hunting experiences. For the last three years, he’s come home with the venison. Although he is one of the more conservative, less noticeable members of our class, critical eyes voted Bob the best dressed boy of the class, which he well deserved. It is a noticeable coincidence that he is continually seen escorting our best dressed girl. Bob’s future plans aren’t certain as vet, but we are sure that with his quiet, likeable ways he will reach the top in what- ever field he chooses. MARIE DOROTHY FRENETTE General Marie The wrong tray altrays seems the more reasonable. Glee Club 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec Club 1. Marie seems to be quiet in school but some people think differently. She’s a good sport, anyway, we all agree on that. When it comes to interclass games, Marie is the first one there and, as an outfielder in softball, a better one would be hard to find. We don’t know too much about your outside interests, but maybe you could tell us, Marie. May you have the best of luck in the future. SHIRLEY FRANCIS GRAY General Shirl Light or dark, short or tall, she sets a trap to snare them all. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; New England Dramatic Festival 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Prize Play 3; Football Formal 4; Librarian 4. When Mrs. Jones issued a call for first string forwards, Shirl answered— with dividends! This wasn’t the first time—athletics are her specialty. Dra- matics run a close second, and Shirl’s a top-notcher in both. She’ll' always laugh at your jokes, no matter how corny, and then come back with some herself. Shirl’s always in question about the out-of-town men. She does her best to remain faithful to all of them. Maybe her smooth dancing helps. That’s Shirl, the fun-loving girl of the Senior Class. LOUISE MARIE GROUT College Louise The beauty of art is irreplaceable. Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Monitor 4. Louise is the class artist, and what an artist! She has done everything from painting the mural in the cafeteria, to designing Christmas card's, and even illustrating poems! When the honors were announced, Louise took second place as our salutatorian. Besides this, she always has time for the opposite sex, we hear. U. V. M. will be getting a wonderful girl next year and we’re sure Ixniise will be at the head of her class. PRENTISS WHITING HAINES, JR. College Bing Think in the morning, art in the noon, eat in the evening, sleep in the night. Senior Play 2; Christmas Pageant 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 8; Play Nile 3; Spotlight Club 3; Football Formal 4; Football 4. This quiet, good-looking fellow is none other than Bing Haines, the idol of many a lass. He manages to keep them all guessing and has fun doing it. Com’on, Bing, give them a break. If he would plough through his English like he did through the football line. Miss Brown wouldn’t have so many worries! He’s always on hand to set up scenery or Prom decorations and occasionally takes part in a play. Here’s wishing you the best, Bing!