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

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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

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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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THE SAMPLER ISABEL MARY EUSHWAY Isabel “Many are called bui few gel up.” Home Ec. Club 1, 2; Librarian 3, 4; Spotlight Club 4; Football Formal 4; Cafeteria 1, 2, 4. Soft brown hair and a wide smile mark Isabel, another girl who shivers across the bridge, on her way to school, when the icy winds blow. You’ve surely seen her down in the cafe- teria, increasing the sales of ice cream by her efficient man- ner. With all her running around, she manages to keep pretty busy. Isabel will be remembered as a girl a friend could always depend on for help over a rough spot. DAVID EDWARD COSTIN Ace “Irish, but not green.” J. V. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football Formal 4; Junior High Tournament 4. Ace is very quiet from 8:30-2:30, but, when school is out, look out! He is one of the class hell-drivers and has covered many miles on the open road behind the wheel of his father’s new two-tone Plymouth. He seems to have settled his affections on one pretty Sophomore. He hails from North Walpole and is quite proud of the fact. He is an avid Red Sox fan and goes around yapping about their prospects every spring and explaining their sad finishes every fall. His handsome face and winning manner have made him a friend to many of both sexes. ROBERT JAMES HALL COWAN Bob “The wheel that moves gathers no dust. Baseball 1; J. V. Football 1, 3, Varsity 4; Class President 2, 3, 4; S.A.B. 3, 4; Jr. Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Boys’ State 3; Football Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4; Chairman School State 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Monitor 4. A truly active member of the Class of ’52, Bob has dis- played ingenuity and ambition in his leadership. How has he managed to keep his hair brown during the troubles he has had running our class the last three years? His love of antiques is shown by his series of horseless carriages. His trips to Ludlow wear them out fast. He has a special brand of humor all his own. Wherever he goes, he will make his influence felt. THOMAS ALBERT CURTIN Tombo “Smile and the world smiles with you.” Class Treas. 1; J. V. Football 1, 2, Varsity 4; Freshman Basketball 1, J. V. 2, 3; Home Room Vice Pres. 2, Sec. 3; Special Glee Club 2, 3; Xmas Pageant 3; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; “Ghost Story” 3; Junior High Tournament 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4; Football Formal 4; Home Room Rep. 4; Vice Pres. A.A. 4. If there’s anything mischievous going on, you can be sure Tombo’s in on it. He sure has made life interesting for the Monitor force! His whimsical smile and jovial manner have made him a favorite with everyone. He is another one of the Senior boys who flicker the flashlights at the Opera House. After graduation, he hopes to become a Certified Public Accountant. ll