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

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MARGARET SINCLAIRE CROTTY Commercial Marg “Beauty that doesn't make a woman vain makes her very beautiful. Special Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4; Sophomore Party 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Junior High Tournament 3: Play Nite 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Cheerleader 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Majorette 1.2. Marg is that lustrous blonde who always has a flock of boys around her. She is one of our peppiest, most efficient cheerleaders. Music is a favorite with her. as you can plainly see by her outstanding work in the Glee Club. She is always ready to join in when help is needed. Her winning ways will lead her to success. I HENRY OWEN DENNO College Hank “ mean to make myself a man, and, if 1 succeed in that, I shall succeed in everything Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Sophomore Party 2; Freshman Reception 4. Hank is one of the best-dressed boys in our class. His perfect smile makes him a well-liked fellow, and he always has a song to sing. You see him frequently driving his cream-colored Dodge. The road to Claremont seems to have the best scenery, doesn’t it, Hank? We all wish you the best of luck, both now and always. MERRYLIN GAY DE ROSE College Merry Gay To be merry best becomes her Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Swing Band 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Party 3; Sophomore Party 2; Freshman Party 1; Freshman Reception 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Monitor 4; Home-Room Treasurer 1. Tie her down if you want to find her! She’s either cheerleading, danc- ing, or just plain busy — business or otherwise. Rest simply isn’t in her vocabulary. Since the arrival of her driver’s license. Merry surely does get out of town quite a bit. Taking a lot of kidding, she is always a good sport. Remember her quiet, calm temper at cheerleading practice and her so q-u-i-e-t voice at the games? Good luck, Merry. r V I STANLEY JOSEPH DUBRISKE Commercial Stan “ He shall have music wherever he goes Baseball 3,-4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Junior Rotarian 4. Thin as a shadow, tall as a tree, Stanley is a boy with a voice of golden tones. He has an easy temperament and top-notch personality. His speciality has been Glee Club and basketball and he has done well in both fields. It is evident that Stan will make good in whatever future he may choose. JOAN ANN ETTER College Short-stuff “Little strokes fell great oaks Softball 2, 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Cheerleading 3, 4. Who is the little “mite” that just whizzed by? Oh. that is Joanie, who came to us in our Sophomore year from Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Joan is one of our peppiest and cutest cheerleaders. She always seems to know all the answers, both in school and out. This girl, with a quick, de- lightful laugh, who is always ready with a helping hand, has chosen nursing as her career. Who could ask for anything better than this amiable little miss to care for him?

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BARBARA ANN BULLOCK College Barb “She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Special Glee Club 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State 2, 3, 4; Latin Club Vice-President 3, Program Chairman 4; 5. A. B. 4; Monitor 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Hi! Schooler 2, Lit. Ed. 3; Office Assistant 4; Home Room Secretary 3; Girls’ State 3. An outstanding member of the class, she joined us in 1948 and soon established a reputation for being friendly and dependable. This year she was chosen to receive the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award. Barb has been a faithful member of the band and orchestra, having attended every all-state festival in Burlington. Barb will make a swell kindergarten teacher. SYLVIA JUNE CHESLEY College Sylvia “Such joy ambition finds ’ Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. All-State 1, 2, 3; Special Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2; Hi! Schooler 1. 2; Latin Club 2, 3; Spotlight Club 1, 2; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; All-State Chorus 4; All-N. Eng. Festival Chorus 4; Orchestra Award 3. Mix together gently one overflowing cup of kindness, many measures of willingness, and garnish with ability; the result — our blond-haired Sylvia. Sylvia has made an outstanding place for herself in band and glee club, to say nothing of walking off with the outstanding orchestra member award. She likes her nurses’ aid work at the hospital and is equally well-liked by patients. With her ready smile and pleasant person- ality, she’ll climb to the top in the nursing profession. JOHN HAROLD COFFEY College John “If a man keeps his mouth shut, the world will beat a path to his door.” J. V. Football 1, 2; Freshman Basketball 1; J. V. Basketball Manager 3; Manager Varsity Football and Basketball 4: Football Formal 4. John is a quiet type of fellow. However, we see him quite a bit with the various teams. He’s one of coach Hadley’s right-hand men. In fact, John is a very good friend of all the boys. We are sure that, if the girls knew him better, they, too, would find him a cheerful and a willing friend. May your life be one of success and accomplishments, John. LAURENCE PATRICK CONDON Commercial Footer “A good sport is somebody worth-while.” Basketball 1; Football 3; Sophomore Party 2; Junior Prom 3; Foot- ball Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4; Curtis Drive 1; Boys’ State 3. Larry has always been a great help to our class when it comes to parties and formals. You can often find him hard at work at the First National Store. Footer, as the boys call him, will be found between the hours of eight and ten cruising around town in the family Buick. He says that he doesn’t care for the girls, but we know better. In his Junior year he did an excellent job playing varsity football. Footer will be a success in whatever he does. BRUCE HAROLD CORWIN College Corkey “ Without music — life would be a mistake.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4, All-State 1. 2. 3. 4, All-New England 1, 3, 4; Swing Band 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Bruce is that happy-go-lucky fellow you always see blowing a trom- bone in the band. He has a deep bass voice, but. under Miss Bedell’s direction, is now singing high tenor. He has spent a lot of time taking many girls home in his new Plymouth, but is now concentrating on one. Keep music in your ear and love in your heart, and you will go far.

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FRANK EDWARD FAIRBROTHER Civic Frank Life is the flower of which love is the honey.' Football 3, 4; basketball 3. Meet Frank, one of the tallest boys in our class. What a help he has been with his athletic abilities! He plans to join the Navy, and should make a very handsome, wonderful sailor. Frank is an excellent driver and also a wonderful skater. If you ever have any girl troubles, fellows, go to him. You can bet he will help you. Good luck to you, Frank. EUGENE RONALD FONTAINE Merchandising Butch “Woman's influence is powerful, especially when she wants something. J. V. Football 1. 2; Varsity Football 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3; J. V. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Special Glee Club 3; Spot- light Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Playnite 1. 2; S. A. B. 1, 3, Vice President 4; Junior High Tournament 4. Butch has been popular in sports, as well as with all the girls, during his school years. He is one of the wittiest boys of the class, always coming up with a wise-crack. If you don't believe us, ask Mr. Sanders. Eugene wants to join the Navy before the draft board gets him into the Army. Best of luck in whatever you do, Butch, and, if you join the Navy, they’re getting a swell guy. OLGA GLORIA FREDERICK College Olga If thou thinkest twice before thou speakest once, thou wilt speak twice the better for it. This dark-haired gal from Westminster is the envy of all the girls with the “problem hair.” She is always wearing a smile; anyone who can’t get along with this good-natured gal just can’t get along with anyone. Her favorite Friday night pastime is square dancing in Charlestown. Why? Well, let’s ask Olga! She hasn’t really decided what her career will be after graduation, but her sweet personality will be an asset in anything she attempts. May the future years hold the best of everything for you. K LOIS DIANE FREIHOFER Commercial Lois In every cloud is an angel's face. Lois is truly a very wonderful person. Her competence and charm is evident in whatever she undertakes, and her undertakings are numerous. Never an idle hour for Lois! She is one of the most accomplished amateur pianists in Bellows Falls. Her artistic ability also merits a good deal of praise. Lois is always eager to lend a helping hand wherever she can assist. With her fine qualities and gentle manner, she has a promising future. ROBERTA MAE GARFIELD Commercial Peg God delights in true, earnest thinking. Senior Sampler 4. Such a small girl, yet she can accomplish as much in a day as anyone. Coming from Keene, Peg was a wonderful addition to our class in our Junior year. Her outside pleasure is dancing, especially when it is in Charlestown. How she can keep her hair so neat is a question many of us would like to have answered. Peggy seems so quiet until you get to know her. She has a friendly smile and a helping hand for everyone.