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

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THE SAMPLER DONALD CONDON ANGELL Donny Of two evils choose the prettier.” J. V. Basketball 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 4; Football 4; “Thank You Doctor,” Prize Play 4. Did someone ask for Donny? Chances are that he won’t be in town. First he got a license, then he discovered a town fourteen miles north of here, called Springfield, which he found to be inhabited by a fetching species of feminity. He still finds time, however, to compete in athletics, and every- one will vouch for his success on the basketball court. He also plays a tricky brand of football and a fast game of ten- nis, and he is a clever southpaw pitcher. He doesn’t believe in studying, but he has managed to do pretty well. Maybe those helpful suggestions from the girl behind him had some- thing to do with it. RICHARD OLIVER ASHCROFT Rich Restless at home, and ever prone to range.” Interclass Ski Meet 4. You’ve all seen Rich, the quiet boy from Gageville, with the curly coal-black hair. While deciding between the Navy and school, he spent the first two weeks of this school year on a trip to Yellowstone National Park astride his ’42 Harley, and, a few weeks later, journeyed to the great city of Montreal. For Rich it’s motorcycle in the summer and skis in the winter. Two years ago he won first prize in ski-jump- ing at Alstead. Maybe we’ll see you jumping at Brattleboro in a few years, Rich, if Uncle Sam doesn’t find a position for you meanwhile. RICHARD ERNEST BERNATCHY Rich “Love makes a man do many things.” Freshman Basketball 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hep 3; Football Formal 4. Rich is one of the quieter boys of our class, though he is always ready with the witty remarks in Merchandising class. If you ever wanted to find him after school, you could look in one of two places: just outside Room Fifteen, talking to that cute Sophomore girl, or working at the First National. Rich is one of the few boys who does not go in for crew-cuts. He knows how girls like curly hair. You’ll often see him driving around town in his snappy Dodge convertible. CARL RUSSELL BLACK Carl “I wish Adam had died with all his ribs in his body.” Band 2; Senior Hop 3; Spotlight Club 4; Football Formal 4; J. H. Tournament 4; Freshmen Reception 4; Monitor 4; “Eve of St. Mark,” Stage Mgr. 4. Carl’s every activity must be done to the height of per- fection and the best of his ability. His snappy dress shows this. His conversations with Mr. Davis have proved too complicated for the ordinary man in the hall. Every Monday he swears off women, but by Wednesday he is back on the old routine. Electronics is a big field and he’ll make a big place for himself in it. 9

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CLASS DAY PROGRAM TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1951 Processional......................................... Master of Ceremonies................................. Music................................................. Presentation of Awards................................ Class History......................................... Class Prophecy........................................ Music................................................. Class Will............................................ Class Gifts.......................................... Music................................................. Presentation of Yearbook.............................. Acceptance of Yearbook................................ Moving up of Classes.................................. Class Song............................................ School Song........................................... Recessional........................................... School Orhcestra . . Robert Cowan Frances Narkiewicz . . . Frances Tolaro . . Irene Jackman . . Robert Cowan William Kinsley ... Mr. Holland School Orchestra CLASS SONG Tune: “The Whiffenpoof Song” All the seats in Room 11, And the books we often shirked; All the teachers who have helped us on our way; The activities we’ve entered, All our triumphs and our woes, We must leave for someone else to hold full sway. Oh, the times we’ve had together And the classes we have shared— English, Chemistry and Typing and the rest— Now are just a fond remembrance For our high school days are o’er, But we’ll all remember B. F. as the best. We’ll never forget your hallowed halls, B. F. High; We’re leaving you now with deep regret, B. F. High; Now our graduation day is due, My how quickly the seasons flew, Farewell, from the Class of Fifty-Two, B. F. High. ROLAND LYFORD 8

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THE SAMPLER FLORENCE EVELYN BLANCHARD Florence “Intellect is stronger than common sense.” Basketball 1, 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Spotlight Club 4; “The Eve of St. Mark” 4; Monitor 4; Senior Sampler 4; Cafeteria Bookkeeper 4; Jr. Rotarian 4. Up steps another Gageville girl. Brainy, ambitious, and fun loving, that’s our Flossie. We wonder why she lights up so when we mention Portland. Could it be that she found her WORK interesting? Her time is pretty well taken up by baby-sitting, skating, swimming, and card playing. Having been a staunch member of Miss Santamaria’s commercial classes and Mr. Olbrych’s bookkeeping class, Flossie is all set for a business career. DOROTHY LOIS BRAGG Dottie ‘‘She is so quiet—sometimes.” Home Room Secretary 2; Softball 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 3, Varsity 4; Office Assistant 3, 4; Monitor 4. Small and feminine, this cute senior girl hails from Grafton. An “A” student, she still finds time to go out for basketball and softball. You can usually find her at the nearest square dance, preferably over Newfane way. Dottie plans to go to Castleton Teachers’ College next year. Rule your pupils with an iron hand, Dottie. RICHARD LAWRENCE BRAGG “He liked whomever he looked on; his looks went everywhere.” Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; “Pot Boiler,” Prize Play 2; Spot. Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3; “Ghost Story” 3; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 3; Jr. Prom 3; “Eve of St. Mark” 4. Larry is a great practical joker and can take a joke as well as play one. His hobbies are hunting, fishing and living dangerously. Ethics and convention mean nothing to him and, if a thing needs to be said or done, he does it regardless of what Emily Post would say. He has a big hearty laugh, a good sense of humor, and he is a thoroughly good fellow. DONALD DAVID BRANDON Dave “T.o insure a good reputation, give publicly, steal privately.” Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; All-State Chorus 4; Spot. Club 3, 4; “Balcony Scene” 4; “Submerged”, Prize Play 3; Home Room Treas. 1, 2; Class Treas. 3, 4; Monitor 3, Capt. 4; “Eve of St. Mark” 4; Jr. Rotarian 4. Ever dependable, always competent and hard-working at any job he undertakes, Dave, as captain of the Monitors, has done a commendable job in keeping traffic running smoothly this year. He has worked at Howard Hardware for four years to earn money for college, but has still found time enough to do a great job before the footlights. He seems to be the camera fiend who is responsible for many of the pics that will give us more than one reminiscent chuckle in years to come. 7 10