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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

“Let us then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate: Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.” SENIOR SAMPLER BELLOWS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Bellows Falls, Vermont 954 DEDICATION MISS CATHERINE WILCOX Miss Wilcox, the Senior Class of 1954 is indeed honored to dedicate to you its issue of the Senior Sampler. We hope that it will, in a humble way, serve you as a reminder of some of the pleasant hours which we have spent with you in the last four years. FOREWORD Another Senior Sampler has gone to press. Few books, if any, will mean as much to us, as does this, the Sampler of ’54. It is the climax of four years of hard work, generously sprinkled with cheers and gay formals. It is, for us Seniors, a profile of our four years in B.F.H.S. It is, for underclassmen, a chapter in the annals of their days in B.F.H.S. We treasure this record of our faculty, this pictorial account of our classmates, and this capsuled narrative of the events and groups which have enriched our high school education. We leave, with regret, the scene out of which this Sampler is born; we leave, in faith, the record of our Class of 1954 and trust that each succeeding class will join the ranks of B.F.H.S. yearbooks with the same enthusiasm and appreciation which pervades the 1954 Sampler. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword — Table of Contents........................................ 3 In Memoriam — Henry Osborn.......................................... 4 Faculty............................................................. 5 Co-Workers.......................................................... 12 Class Day........................................................... 14 Class of 1954....................................................... 15 Senior Write-ups.................................................... 16 Class Notables...................................................... 39 Senior Play........................................................ 42 Class Prophecy...................................................... 43 Class Will......................................................... 44 Class History...................................................... 45 Informals.......................................................46, 52 Class of 1955...................................................... 48 1956 .................................................... 49 1957 .................................................... 50 Junior High......................................................... 51 Organizations.................................................... 53 Socials............................................................. 60 Assemblies.......................................................... 51 Music............................................................... 53 Boys’ Athletics.................................................... 55 Girls’ Athletics................................................... 71 Advertisements...................................................... 73 3 THE SAMPLER 3n itlemoriam MR. HENRY B. OSBORN Beloved by all who worked with him as a fellow teacher, Beloved by all who gained by knowing him as an adviser. He was a source of inspiration to students of his classes. His thoughtfulness, his sincerity, his devotion to detail, his keen sense of humor, his loyalty, his desire to have things right, his booming voice will all be missed, yet long remembered. As a teacher of others he was “like the candle which lights others in con- suming itself.” 4 THE SAMPLER Dr. N. Richard Butler Northeastern University, Hyannis Teachers College, Ed.M.; Chicago, Ph. D.; D. Sc. (Honorary) Supt. of Schools Contagious, warm-hearted smile — an abundant gift of personality — happy groom of his secretary — ‘‘how are you today!” — proud guide of the new grammar school. Hilton C. Holland Tufts College. B.S.; Columbia University, M.A. Principal, Mechanical Drawing Emphatic hand gestures — meaningful speeches at assemblies — “Move in and take over” — impeccable neatness — unbiased lover of good sportsmanship. Mr. Stanley A. Witt University of Vermont, B.A., M.Ed. Assistant Principal, Mathematics Efficient keeper of attendance — matchless mathematics — “Golly sakes, boy” — deep laughter — confusing questions. Miss Emma Andreae Iowa State Teachers College, B.S.; University of Wyoming, M.A. Home Economics. Cafeteria Quick moving denizen of room 28 — ardent lover of home state, Iowa — firm believer in the basic seven” — I have to start the coffee” — never- to-be-forgotten trip through Europe. Miss Priscilla Bedell University of New Hampshire, B.A.; N. E. Conservatory of Music, Vocal Music; Glee Club Petite music lover — short flashing fingers — “Elbows off the arms of the chairs” — sized-right Nash Rambler — tops in directing music. 6 THE SAMPLER Mrs. Mabel Cotton University of Vermont, Ph.B.; Middlebury College, M.A. French, English Tall friend to all — exuberant “Hello” — “quel temps?” — amusing grin — suede flats — commutes from Drewsville. Mrs. Arena Damon Burbank Hospital, Fitchburg. Massachusetts, R. N. School Nurse The typical “Lady in White” — petal-soft complexion — always loath to share her with the elementary schools — not only gives medicine for aches and pains, but applies well-planned solutions to our financial and personal problems as well — on call twenty-four hours a day — utterly indispensable to the schools in her circuit. Mr. Paul F. Davis University of New Hampshire, B.S., M.Ed. Science, Math, Faculty Mgr. of Athletics. Visual Aids Grinning creator of Joe Zilch” — fastidious mathematician — fre- quently seen carrying films — “The next is . . “in regard to ...” — particular neatness. Mrs. Barbara DeLancey Framingham State College, B.S. Home Ec., Family.Relations, General Science, F.H.A. Expansive, charming smile — helper and adviser to all — “All right, girls” — instigator of F.H.A. — perfectionist in all. Mr. Robert DeLancey Boston University B.S.; Keene Teachers College, Emerson College English Lectures seated atop his desk — quick changing grin — “I can’t hear the play” — talented gymnast — fast talking conversationalist. THE SAMPLER Mr. Norman R. Golding University of New Hampshire, B.S. Shop Keen watchful eye — “What’s going on back there?” — talented car- penter — willing helper — gruff, demanding voice. Mr. Lawrence Hadley University of Wisconsin Boys' P. T. Instructor; Football, Track and Ski Coach Quiet, friendly smile — proud alumnus of these hallowed halls — “the boys will be in there trying their hardest” — a favorite with everyone — training two sons to be future stars. Miss Ann Hennessey Keene Teachers College English Trim hair-do — unmatched politeness — a most ardent sports fan — collector of earrings and “hankies” — helpful advice. Miss Elizabeth Hunt Middlebury College, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. Social Science, Guidance, Library Typical stories for all occasions — an interest in all — Gee Whiz”— constantly carrying the town report — contagious laughter. Mr. George Dowhan St. Michael’s College, B.A.; University of Vermont. M.A. Mathematics, Machines Quiet grin — impressive dresser — easy-going — frequently basketball games — “O. K. now”. doorman at 8 THE SAMPLER Mr. Richmond Jillson St. Lawrence University. B.A.; Potsdam State Teachers College English, Hi! Schooler Swedish-blond features — unannounced quizzes — “terrific” pianist — experiments with tachistoscope — “Govern yourselves accordingly.” Mrs. Dorothy M. Jones Posse-Nissen School of Physical Ed.; Temple University Physical Education, B.S., Girls’ Coach, Physical Education for Girls. Likable laugh — agile athlete — “Ready for roll call; begin” — trim suits and flats — weekends in White River. Mr. Burton W. Martin N. E. Conservatory of Music, B.M. Instrumental Music Tall, straight-standing musician — impressive, white band uniform — talented composer of “Mr. Martin’s Headache — shy smile — “Band schedule number six today.” Mr. Gerald McCarthy St. Michael’s College, A.B., M.A.; Driver Training, Jr. High Coach. Sociology, Psychology. “I don’t understand your attitude” — able attendance taken in Cell Block 11 — coach of the “champions” — inquisitive witticisms “There’s no break between periods.” Mr. John W. Murphy N. E. School of Arts Art Enlightening “Hello” — dexterous artist — copper features — gray gabardine trench-coat — permanent personality. 9 THE SAMPLER Mr. Walter J. Olbrych Northampton Commercial College Commercial Tweed jackets — We’ll get back to that part later” — swinging his horn-rims — a rifle and his hound — pre-school sessions in Dan Brown’s office.” Mrs. Thelma Quinn University of Vermont, A.B. Junior High Mathematics Best summed up by her three boys — a true junior high “mother” — classic simplicity — saves the day musically for junior high assemblies — candid opinions fearlessly voiced. Mr. George Sanders Keene Teachers College, B.E.; University of Pittsburgh Distributive Education, Driver Training, Baseball, Asst. Football Coach Temper that goes with his hair — bow’ ties — second year “professional” skier — stern coach of the diamond squad — hearty laugh. Miss Catherine Santamaria Salem Teachers College, B.S. in Ed.; Boston University, Ed.M. Commercial. Monitors Tidy salt and pepper hairdo — Be sure to get to your posts on time” — keeps a watchful eye on the monitors — proficient typist — enlightening sense of humor. Mr. Richard Sprague Bowdoin College, B.S., Trinity College, M.A. History, S.A.B., Tennis Bright grin — “Kinda fun!” — a true Vermonter through and through — able guide of School State — gray sport coat and a plaid tie — “We’ll just salt that away and let it season for awhile.” 10 THE SAMPLER Mr. Richard Streeter Springfield College. B.S. Biology. Gen. Science, Varsity and J.V. Basketball Windswept, wavy hair — sharp sport coats and string ties — “deaf ears” to the pleas of the fans — “All I want is the fundamentals, no hook shots, no behind the back passes, just the fundamentals.” — sly, sarcastic wit. Miss Roxie Jean Talbert University of Vermont Jr. High Social Science and General Science, World History A fascinating example of neatness — democracy in the classroom — one of Jr. High’s loyal supporters — “We’ll continue our work — scatter pins and earrings. Miss Catherine A. Wilcox University of Vermont A.B., Ed.M., M.A. Causa Honoris Latin, English, Latin Club, Social Coordinator Tall, stately and sincere — a bunch of flowers pinned on her lapel — “Don’t you think so?” — Proud adviser of “her” Latin Club — a never-to-be-forgotten friend to all. 11 THE SAMPLER CO-WORKERS MR. DAN BROWN Janitor Jovial favorite of everyone. MRS. MAJELLA BUCKLEY Secretary to the Principal Good-natured friend to all. MRS. N. RICHARD BUTLER Secretary to the Superintendent Quiet but friendly. MR. ALAN RANDALL Janitor Our grinning clean-up man. 12 THE SAMPLER THE SAMPLER CLASS DAY 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.............. PROGRAM TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1954 ............................School Orchestra ................................Paul Clarey Community Representatives ..............Shirley French ..........Lucille Toussaint Gerald Aumand . . . Paul Clarey Robert McBride . ... Mr. Holland School Orchestra CLASS SONG Tune: “My Secret Love” Now the parting time has come, And we must leave dear B. F. High. The joys, the friendships we have won, May rest within our hearts tonight. All the teachers whom we dearly owe The everlasting thanks within our soul, To you, farewell; we say goodbye; We sadly wave our hands to B. F. High. As in life’s long path we may abide, Our memories will ring quite true, When bells of yesterday may ring, Our thoughts will dwell B. F. on you. Now we shout it to you everywhere, Even to the listening rapturous air, As now the tears within our eyes, Can only say to you B. F. goodbye. Valeda Michaud 14 THE SAMPLER CLASS OF 1954 CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO We build the ladder by which we rise. CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Paul Clarey Secretary ... David Buckley Treasurer Gloria Gay Carol Parker HONOR STUDENTS First Second Third Others alphabetically arranged Paul Clarey Hewitt Smith Gerald Aumand Madeline Cray Shirley French Frances Hitchcock Larry Shufeldt Lucille Toussaint James Tyrrell 15 THE SAMPLER JOYCE MAY ANDERSON Joyce “A woman’s guess is much more accurate than a man’s certainty.” Cafeteria 2, 3; Senior Sampler 3' School State 4. Sandy haired lass from Grafton — quiet and conservative — subtle, shy Swede— “Sure, right away” — the inevitable occupant of the front seat in every class — neat and effi- cient — ambition: Nursing. GERALD BAPTISTE AUMAND Jerry ‘‘A man is never too busy to talk about how busy he is.” Basebal 11, Manager 2; Play Night 1; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Christmas Pageant 1; Science Club 1, 2; Basketball J.V. Manager 3, Varsity Manager 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Freshmen Reception 4; Football Formal 4; Spotlight Club 4; Senior Play 4; National Honor Society 4. Jovial, rotund manager of B.F. cagers — persistant super salesman — corny witticisms — “We can’t go there, I still owe him money for the 1947 World Series” — contagious chuckle — extensive wardrobe — ambition: Certified public accountant. PATRICIA CATHERINE AYLWARD Pat “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” Tennis 1; Softball 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Sampler 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Bouncing gait — “What did we have in chemistry” — Polly’s cafeteria co-worker — composed manner — luminous smile — Nightingale’s special — ambition: Nurse. '.t ■1 ______________________________________________________ ERNEST CLAYTON BARROWS “Tiger” “Silence best speaks the mind.” Round little body topped with a dark crew cut — deep voiced Southern drawl — “Did I tell ya how I lost my front tooth!” — wild as a house cat — resounding sneeze followed by a bellowing horse laugh — four years of shop without a scratch — avid basketball fan — ambition: Dairy farmer. 16 THE SAMPLER RICHARD BYRON BARROWS Dick “ He only is a well-made man who has a good determination.” Track 4. Grinning Gagevillite — basketball zealot — attentive machines student — “Lay off” — borrower of the family auto — bashful brown eyes — deliberate speaker — ambi- tion: Farming. CHARLES WILLIAM BASHAW Charlie “A man must not swallow more beliefs than he can digest.” Science Club 1, 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4: Basketball 3, Varsity 4: School State 4; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3. Blushing blue-eyed blond — our class Rembrandt future Davis Cupper — “Gee! What a shot” — sensational set-shooter — calm and self-possessed — staunch National Guardsman — ambition: Tennis pro. CAROL FRANCES BAXTER Bonnie “The most efficient labor-saving device is money.” Tennis 1; Senior Sampler 3; Librarian 4. Diminutive commercial “enthusiast” — envy-inspiring auburn waves — white bucks and wool socks — head tossing walk — favorite off-limits hangouts — Ernie’s in North Walpole — “Sight-seer” in Springfield and Claremont — ambition: Medical secretary. NANCY FLORENCE BELL Nance “Beauty’s best Companion is Modesty.” Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Senior Sampler 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4; National Honor Society. 4. Quiet, courteous and neat — efficient shorthand student — unfailing politeness — soft spoken monitor — “Oh, Gee” — daily jaunt from Grafton — crystal clear enunciation — ambition: Secretarial school. 17 THE SAMPLER GLADYS ERMA BENDIG Gladys “ Her thoughts as still as the waters under a ruined mill. Bright blue eyes under a spray of dark lashes — careless, springy walk — impossible giggle breaking into a gust of laughter — a fervent bubble gum fan — “You’re a screech” — enthusiastic square dancer — ambition: Secretary. BARBARA RUTH BENSON Barb “Mamj receive advice', few profit by it.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Earnest, enchanting eyes — crystal clear complexion — stalwart guard for Mrs. Jones — square dancing devotee — serene, unruffled temperament — “Gee Whiz” — unerring dependability — ambition: Coaching. ELIZABETH ANN BLAKE Betty “The harder match'd, the greater victory.” Play Night 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Science Club 1; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3; Color Guard 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Cafeteria 3; Senior Play 4. Pert friendly blue eyes — enthusiastic color guard — inevitably hoarse — puckish laugh — “Oh, fish” — frequent spats with twin brother Bill — non-paying patron of the Opera House — walks with a bounce — ambition: Art. WILLIAM FRANCIS BLAKE Bill “Generosity can find no equal.” Science Club 1; Hi! Schooler 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Tall thin usher at the local cinema — big Irish grin — levis and turtle neck sweaters — “Thanks, you’re a real buddy” — the little chuckle and then the roar — short-cropped brown hair and glasses — the speed demon in the blue Ply- mouth — ambition: Radio. 18 THE SAMPLER SHEILA MAE BLANCHARD Sheila “Love your enemies for they will tell you your faults.” Cheerleader 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; “Mikado” 2; Senior Sampler 3; School State 3; Senior Hop 3; Play Night 4; Senior Play 4; All State 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4. Scintillating, infectious smile — meadow lark from the “Mikado” — happy-go-lucky — “My father won’t let me” -— sole damsel in electricity class — warm, affable snickers — lofty, clear tones — ambition: Longley School of Music. ARTHUR FRANCIS BOLLES Art ‘‘Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes.” Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; “Mikado” 2; Ski Club 3, 4; Play Night 3; School State 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4. One of the music department’s three-letter men — pointless puns and loud laughter — experienced actor — a lawyer’s gift for arguing — “Cut the comedy” — four year grid sub — back-slapping extrovert — ambition: Civil engineer. FRANCIS ANTHONY BOUCHER Frannie ‘‘A man should ever be the friend of beauty in distress. Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football 4; Track 4; School State 4; Football Formal 4. Curly blond thatch — “Seen Dot?” — student by neces- sity — always seen walking — unpredictable as the weather — devoted huntsman — willing heart and strong hand — ambition: Sportsmen’s guide. GEORGE ARTHUR BOUSQUET Junie “Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is in thinking of it again.” Tennis 1; J. V. Baseball 1, Varsity 4; J. V. Basketball I, 2, 3; J. V. Football 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4. A compact bundle of T.N.T. — a wide grin and a chirping hello — polka-dot ties his special — a rugged individual on the gridiron — absent-minded door-tender — “You tell ’em, head” — staccato chuckle — ambition: Admiral. 19 THE SAMPLER JEANETTE IRENE BROWN Jeanette “None are fair but u ho are kind.” Junior Prom 3; Football Formal 4. That school girl complexion — likes commercial work — short, quiet and conservative- veteran gum chewer—“Oh gee, I don’t know”—enjoys roller-skating on week-ends— ear-to-ear grin—ambition: Nursing. DAVID FRANCIS BUCKLEY “Buck” “ His words were long enough to run in serials.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Class Vice Pres. 2, 4; S. A. B. 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; Tennis 4; Monitor 4. Trim dresser — flashing thin-clad — “I’m always in bed by 9:00 o’clock!” — cool and confident with the fairest — well-groomed ebony locks — versatile dancer — Scara- mouche in white bucks — ambition: College. ALBERT GEORGE BUSHWAY, Jr. “Pete” “The best you can get is an even break.” Basketball 2, Varsity 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Baseball 4. Smooth ball handling on the hardwoods — bridge in perpetual motion — sleek sport coats — “He asks more questions than a Philadelphia Lawyer” — special interests on Cherry Hill — gangling gait — Sanders’ ice cream re- tailer — ambition: Salesman. FRANCES SOPHIE BYRNES “Chickie” “ Happy am I from care I’m free.” Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Monitors 4; Cafeteria 4; Senior Sampler 3; School State 4. Cinnamon brown eyes — checks and plaids — Mrs. Jones’s “northpaw” — faithful employee at Aumand’s — inevitably blushing — short, wavy hair — “Yea” — ambi- tion: Nursing. THE SAMPLER JAMES J. CAPRON, Jr. Jim “A cheerful man’s a king.” Football 1, 4; School State 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Senior Sampler 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Class Vice Pres. 3; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 4; Manager Curtis Drive 3; Boys’ State 3. Rich, wavy, black hair — “Danny Thomas” nose sparkling conversationalist — long-legged stride — “Theo- retically, Mr. Davis....” — natty dresser — Annapolis alternate — ambition: Dentist. PAUL WHITTEN CLAREY Paul “He was capable of imagining all, of arranging all, and of doing everything.” Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Class Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Play Night 3, 4; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Hop 3; Boys’ State 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; One Act Play Contest 4; Senior Sam- pler 3, 4; Freshmen Reception 4; Football Formal 4; Mon- itor 4. Natural born leader — superlative trumpeter — short circuited temper — “I don’t know” — always busy — “Mikado” laugh — a hearty bass — ambition: Sports announcer at Madison Square Garden. THOMAS WILLIAM COLLIER Bill “It has been a savage enough pilgrimage. Track 2, 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Ski Team 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Carefree Huck Finn type — wiry six foot frame topped with curly carrot hair — content with the woods, a gun, and a dog — “Well er. ah, I don’t know” — equally deft with a set of drawing instruments or a pair of skis — ambition: Modern design artist. LESTER EARL COOK Cookie “Man is a tool-making animal.” Mischievous green eyes and curly mahogany locks — spasmodic smiles — dancing after the hunt — hillbilly music enthusiast — jitney for North Walpole students — his hobby is strictly feminine — ambition: Marines. 21 THE SAMPLER DOLORES EDINA CRAY Doe The beauty of art is irreplaceable.” Basketball 1; Softball 1; Tennis 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 4; Senior Sampler 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4; Spotlight Club 4; School State 4; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4; Monitor 4; Junior High Tournament 4. Mischievous brown eyes — engaging smile — round pixie face — Bermuda shorts and knee socks — “Oh, gee” — “skillions” of argyles — ambitious math student — ambi- tion: Secondary teaching. V MADELINE DELIA CRAY Maddy Passion and prejudice govern the world, only under the name of reason.” Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 4; Girls’ State 3; S. A. B. 3, 4; School State 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4; Play Night 4; Senior Play 4; Spotlight Club 4; Senior Sampler 4; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4; D.A.R. Award 4. Conservative but stylish dresser — quiet blonde with a yawn — one of our rah-rah girls — sporty yellow convertible - “You scrounge” — tireless worker — diligent D.A.R. girl — ambition: Economist. LAWRENCE ALLEN CROSBY An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less.” Baseball 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Ski Club 4. Enviable wavy brown hair — roving blue eyes — “comfy” A P’s quick check out man — skiing zealot —• superb soloist, our ’54 Caruso — Mr. Sanders’ diamond deputy — ambition: Air Force. ARTHUR JOSEPH CUNNINGHAM Joe “ None but the brave deserve the fair.” Science Club 1; J. V. Football 3, Varsity 4. “Hey, Joe” — wrinkly hair — imperturbable — slight Bostonian accent — frequently seen at the White Spot — slow, easy-going walk — one of the Drive-in crew — the quiet man — ambition: To own a profitable ranch. 22 THE SAMPLER LOUIS DIBERNARDO Louie “ am learning a lot, but school interferes.” Science Club 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, Varsity 4- Football 3, Varsity 4; Monitor 4. Lofty, long-legged lad — blond, wavy D.A. — frolicsome eyes — roaming Romeo with a red Ford — “Wha-dat?”_____ arm-swinging lope — Dago with a lust for grinders — ambition: Pilot a plane. FRANCESE MAE DURANT “Frannie” “I agree with no man’s opinion ', I have my own.” Home Economics Club 1; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4. Velvet brown eyes — teasing dimple in the corner of her mouth — great variety of hair styles — “Well, gosh” — flying fingers over the typewriter — convincing in her argu- ments — diversified wardrobe — ambition: Private secre- tary. MARY ELIZABETH ELLIOTT Mary “Life is a great bundle of little things.” Tennis 1, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Football Formal 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Play Night 3; Freshmen Reception 3, 4; Latin Club 4. Short, cute, and friendly — veteran of the office staff — engaging conversationalist — rides in Maddy’s N.W. taxi — vociferous sports fan — “Gosh” — sparkling smile — ambi- tion: Nursing. MELVINA LOUISE ELLIOT Melvina “Love’s tongue is in the eyes.” Tall with brown hair and hazel eyes — late arrival to the Senior class — constant gazer at her favorite portrait of Paul — serious expression with an occasional smile — cooperative classmate — ambition: Marriage. 23 THE SAMPLER BETTY-SUE FAIRBROTHER Pook There are no secrets belter kept than the secrets everybody guesses.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1 2, 3. 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2: Football Formal 3; Play Night 3; School State 3; Senior Sampler 4; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 4. A. A.’s competent treasurer one of Jonesie’s assistant coaches — contrasting V on turtle neck sweater — “Oh g’wan” shock of blond hair over one eye Rockingham Hospital sub — rasping vociferation — ambition: Nursing. SHIRLEY MAY FRENCH Shirley Necessity does the work of courage.” Home Ec. Award 2; Senior Sampler 3, 4; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 4; Hi! Schooler Typist 4. Snappy brown eyes — sparkling humor — miniature in form but not in efficiency —- “I gotta find out if Bill is going” — spontaneous temper — squeals of excitement industrious by nature — ambition: Secretary. GLADYS ELLEN FRINK Gladys “ have lived and loved', so all is not lost. Band 1; Girls’ State 3; Monitor 4. Trailing auburn pony tail quilted skirts and nylon blouses — smiling hazel eyes — sports a sparkling keepsake on her left hand — “Oh, na” — Westminster’s gift to Green Mountain Girls’ State — full length smile ambition: Marriage. V GLORIA YVONNE GAY Gloria “It’s nice to be notura!, when you’re naturally nice.” Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Softba'l 1, 2; Science Club 1; Class Secretary 1. 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Freshmen Reception 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 3, 4. An aristocrat from Gageville quiet but quick tem- pered — engaging personality “Oh gosh” not a hair out of place — rides in a Chevrolet pick-up — tinkling laugh — ambition: Housewife. 24 THE SAMPLER BARBARA AGNES GOLEC Barb “Silence in woman is speech in man. Senior Hop 3; Senior Sampler 3; Football Formal 4. Tall, peaceful North Walpolite — natural curly brown hair — congenial smile — after school habitat: the telephone office — “Cut it out” — persistant typewriter pounder — Ambition: Telephone operator. BERNARD JOSEPH HINDES Bernie “There'll he a hoi lime in the old town to-night. Motor vehicle maniac — fruit and vegetable pusher at the First National — “Cut it out” — avid Walpole dance fan jaunty, jovial, and gigantic — a future in his Ford — fishing fanatic — Ambition: Truck driver. FRANCIS LUCILLE HITCHCOCK Frannie “Ambition has no rest.” Basketball 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 4. Radiant auburn hair smile with a deep “hello” eyes that dance with laughter — the friend in need — jovial sense of humor — efficient office helper — many secret admirers — Ambition: Secretarial worker. REGINALD LEON HODGKINS Reggie “There’s nothing like being used to a thing.” Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 1, 2. 3, 4; S. A. B. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Boys’ State 3; Track 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4; Junior High Tournament 4. Exceptionally versatile athlete — well dressed and well groomed — Ford fiend — “Hey Whickum!” before school rendezvous with Louisa — junior contractor imperturb- able monitor — Ambition: Air Force. 25 THE SAMPLER JOHN GRAHAM HOTCHKISS Graham “The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.” Ski Club 3, 4; Ski Team 3, 4; Football Formal 4. Brown, curly hair and snapping eyes — sharp ties, sport coats and loafers leisurely, easy-going manner — adept chemistry student A P’s trusty meat-man — skillful hunter — ambition- Engineer. JAMES EDSON HOWE “Ugha” “It must be right: I’ve done it from my youth.” Ski Club 2, 3, 4; School State 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Brash, bold, boisterous — terror in a Ford pickup — unruly blond hair — Sanders’ super salesman — “Gotta go to Walpole” never in town after seven o’clock — censored remarks - ambition: To be a member of the Air Police. MARGARET ANN JEANNOTTE “Life! what art thou without love?” Cheerleader 1, 2, Captain 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play Night 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Class Treasurer 2; Senior play 4; One Act Play Contest 3, 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Senior Sampler 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; The Mikado 3; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 4. Cleopatra haircut — black fringed flirtatious eyes — snappy captain of the cheerleaders — provocative gait — “Get serious” — prolific arbitrator — ricochet lover — ambition: Airline hostess. t wm MARLENE MADGE KENNEY “Mike” “ Kindness is a golden chain by which society is bound together.” Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4. Petite chatterbox — “Just so,” dark brown locks — quick stepping majorette — “Number, please” — high pitched giggle — facetious fun maker ambition: Tele- phone operator. 26 THE SAMPLER PHYLLIS ELAINE KENT Phyl “Necessity is the work of courage.” SoftbaM 2; Tennis 3; Senior Sampler 3; School State 4. A true friend with a big smile — pearly white teeth — naturally wavy ebony hair — soft blue twinkling eyes — sauntering walk — hard worker at Fenton Hennessey’s one of those Gageville specials — ambition: Merchandising. PAUL FRANCIS LANGLOIS, Jr. “'Lang” “Men are men, hut the best are sometimes forgotten.” Football 3, Varsity 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; School State 4; Football Formal 4. 5' 9” of personality under a porcupine tonsorial — sharp dresser — uncertain smile — “Gee, Mr. Sanders, I came out 20 short” pushcart operator at A P — California licensed two-tone — short-lived romances — ambition: Armed Forces. SUSAN LILLIE Susie V —.A “If I cannot do great things, I will do little things in a big way.” Music 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 2, 3. 4: Junior Prom 3; Home w Economics Club 4; Orchestra 4; Vermont State Reporter —-y F. H. A. 4; Cafeteria 2, 3, 4; Mikado 2. Tall Missing Link bus student — thoughtful eyes — unruly dark hair — sensitive, loyal friend — dextrous FHA member — Hi! Schooler whiz — dependable member of the string section — ambition: College. GERTRUDE JOYCE LOWELL Gertie “Curfew must not ring tonight.” Trim D. A. haircut — tallest member of the indivisible three — faultless dancer — alert switchboard operator skirts and sweaters — ambition: Telephone operator. 27 THE SAMPLER ROBERT JONES McBRIDE Bob “ He that can have patience can have what he will.” Hi! Schooler 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4; Spotlight Club 4; Latin Club 4; Editor-in-Chief Senior Sampler 4; Student Advisory Board Pres. 4; Freshmen Reception 4; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. Modest but extra-efficient leader — red-faced contagious laugh — “Come on now, we’ve got to get this done” master of math — a year-round crew cut — Mr. Jillson’s all- around American boy — a welcomed contribution from V. A. — ambition: Teaching. NANCY JEAN McGRANE Nancy “A word to the wise is sufficient.” 5' 4 Gagevillite — sophisticated air shattered at times by shy deviltry — “Aw-w come on” — “Number Please,” girl — rides in a New Hampshire Dodge — film fan — quiet, cute and carefree — ambition: Telephone operator. GEORGE THOMAS McGUIRK George “ What is woman? Only one of nature’s agreeable blunders.” Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Monitor 3, Captain 4; Student Advisory Board Vice Pres. 4; Football Formal 4. Genial captain of the monitors easy smile spontane- ous wit — massive gladiator of the gridiron — “Take it easy” — scheming blue eyes — peeved at being called Me Work — ambition: Business school. WAYNE CURTIS MANN “Cheech” “Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.” Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Hardy halfback — sheik-like mannerisms — “Say some- thing else smart” — 1954 Golden Gloves contender — fastidious for the latest fashions — variety of footwear — incomparable dancer — ambition: College. 28 THE SAMPLER VALEDA MARY MICHAUD Valeda “Nature is the art of God.” Softball 2, 3; Spotlight Club 3; Glee Club 4. Sparkling brown eyes — coy smile — long flowing chest- nut tresses — competent cashier — nature lover — clear sweet alto voice — 5' 4 of bubbling vitality — Ambition: Peabody Home for Crippled Children. WARREN ARTHUR MUZZEY Muz “Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.” Football J. V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4. Sleek, shiny, black Ford — frequent visits to the “city across the river” — “Take your cleats off” — staunch de- fender of B. F.’s goal line — slick operator with a steam shovel — captivating smile — self-contained in all situations — Ambition: Armed Forces. LOUISA ANN NADOLSKI Louisa “What is done wisely is done well.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas- urer 1; Latin Club 2; “Mikado” 2; Play Night 3, 4; Spot- light Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Monitor 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Junior High Tournament 3, 4; New England Music Festival 4. Long lashes — dimples — high-strutting head majorette — “Reg and I” — talented soprano soloist — a four year forward for Mrs. Jones — variety of sweaters and skirts — Ambition: College. t ANGELINA RITA NARDINO Angie “They can conquer who believe they can.” Football Formal 4; School State 4. Loquacious — typical Roman mien — T. V. fan at Kurn Hattin — “They don’t do it like that in Springfield” — target for practical jokes on bus — green and white jacket — considerate companion — Ambition: Secretary. 29 THE SAMPLER CAROL ANN PARKER Carol ‘'Sometimes I wonder, other times I know.” Basketball 1, 2; Hi! Schooler 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play Night 2, 3, 4: Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; Majorettes 2, 3, 4; School State 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Senior Play 4 ; Senior Sampler 4; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4; National Honor Society 4. Peppy petite prize package — eager “Hi” — delights in talking over the latest — conscientious committee worker — perpetually chewing gum — cute captain of the majorettes — Basil, Matty, and a buffalo robe — ambition: Dental hy- gienist. JOHN ARTHUR PARKS Jack “The vagabond, when rich, is called a tourist. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 4; Junior Prom 3; Mock Presidential Election 3; Senior Hop 3; Baseball 4; Football 4; Senior Play 4; Spotlight Club 4; National Honor Society 4. Long, lanky loose-jointed carrot-top — bland dead-pan expression — slow deliberate speech — “Aw, come off it” — infinite amounts of mud-brown freckles — ambition: Civil engineer. HUGH RODNEY PERKINS “Punk” “'The fundamental fault of the female character is that it has no sense of justice.” Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Play Night 1, 4; One Act Play Contest 1, 4; Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; School State 3, 4; Football Formal 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Senior Play 4. “The Head” — husky, carrot-topped gridder — Punk, the Terrible — “They were vicious, but we was viciouser” — frequent trips to Springfield in his ’36 LaSalle — always drumming up something — ambition: A mad drummer. PAULINE ELIZABETH PERKINS Pauline “I think I could be a good woman if I had five thousand a gear.” Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4. Blonde fairness — carefree blue eyes — Irish temper — capable majorette — “Ain’t it queer” — lover of plaids — ambition: Secretary. 30 THE SAMPLER JOHN CHARLES PICKUL “Pick” “I can resist everything except temptation.'' Hi! Schooler 1; Freshmen Reception 4; Track 2, 3; Play Night 2; Spotlight Club 2, 3; Football 3, Varsity 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Monitor 4. A quick grin and a hearty greeting — another resident of the place that makes Bellows Falls famous a blue Fenton- Hennessey pickup truck “I’ll break your back” — tireless 880’er — ambition: Air Force. JEANNE GLORIA PODWIN “Jean” There is no wisdom like frankness.” Waved, long hair fancy for traveling — aquiline fea- tures — sharp retorts — uninhibited laughter keen on corduroy — arm chair devotee of the public library ambition: Traveling. CHARLES CONRAD QUINN “Chuck” “Fate makes our relatives; choice makes our friends.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Spotlight Club 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4. Porcupine haircut — top-notch quarterback — green Chevrolet pickup — satirical witticisms “Gotta pick Gloria up” — self-assured Mr. Streeter’s chief fouling agent — ambition: College. CAROLE ANN RELIHAN Carole “Deeds let escape are never to be done.” Slender, with ice-blue eyes — quick temper familiar doll on toy counter at Newberry’s “I’ll never tell” ice cream stock girl for the merchandising class rabid sports fan — scads of plaids — ambition: A career in merchandising. 31 THE SAMPLER V DOROTHY MARIE ROBINSON Dottie Oh, to have a little house! To own the hearth and stool and alll” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “Mikado” 2; Latin Club 2, 4; Color Guard 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Football Formal 3; Junior Prom 3; Monitor 3, 4; Play Night 4; Senior Play 4; National Honor Society 4. Lithe, blue-eyed blonde — flouncy, quick-stepping gait — mottled disposition — “Wait a minute” — that innocent look — “Pfthst” and a snap of the fingers — strict dis- ciplinarian in the corridors — ambition: Nursing. CLAIRE RUTH SEAVEY Claire All we can do is make the best of each day.” Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Formal 4; Monitor 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Attractive sales girl in Whitcomb’s — full of bright ideas rules the roost in mess hall — avid interest in Keene Teachers College — “Oh, Lord” — radiant smile — diligent class worker — ambition: To travel. ELBERT STEPHEN SHAUGHNESSY Bud A little learning is a dangerous thing.” Basketball 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3. A usual late-comer to room 11 — the most versatile player on the football team — constant thorn in Mac’s side — “Hey, c’mon Whitcomb” — borrowed ties — husky bulk of humanity — room 20’s biggest boom — ambition: Coaching. ELBERTA ELEANOR SHAUGHNESSY “Sistie” “There’s mischief in this female.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Play Night 3; Spot- light Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 4. Blond twin — quick wit — four year forward on the court — life of a party — exciting sports fan — plaid shirts and saddle shoes — willing contributor to class business — ambition: Nursing. 32 THE SAMPLER LARRY OWEN SHUFELDT Larry To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; Science Club 2; Play Night 3, 4; Spotlight Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Mock Presidential Election 3; Senior Sampler 4; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4; National Honor Society 4. Trim crew cut — carefree, loose jointed walk — confident complacency in English class — “Thought I’d split a gut laffin’ ” — deep set dark brown eyes — timed quips — East Berkshire — ambition: Civil engineer. CAROLYN RUTH SIMONDS Carolyn “Politeness costs nothing and Carolyn gains everything.” Monitor 4. Bouncing walk — flashing blue eyes — tawney hair in a page-boy with straight bangs — a ready smile — a carefree manner — boys, cars, and dancing — ambition: Nursing. SYLVIA HAZEL SLAGHT Sylvia “All sunshine makes a desert.” Monitor 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2. Tall with long, dark, wavy hair — passionate brown eyes — great sense of humor — “Gosh” — good all-round worker — would like to be a model — ambition: Nursing or model- ing. THEODORE ALBERT SLAGHT Ted “Duty’s basis is Humanity.” Loftiest lad in Room 11 — clever woodworker — black Chevie — “Hot Pizza” — computes on his slide rule cal- culator — Lo, the mighty hunter — cheese plant truck driver ambition: Own a metal and woodworking shop. 33 THE SAMPLER HEWITT EDWARD SMITH Hewitt “ He that will rise to the top of the ladder must go up, not leap up.” Hi! Schooler 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4. Always busy after school — amiable “Hi” to classmates — possesses that well-groomed look — white shirts and blue jeans — active member of the National Honor Society dexterity in room 22 — Ambition: Business teaching and accounting. MARY ELLEN SPENCER Mary Ellen “A man is alwags heller than a hook.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Sampler 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Hi! Schooler 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Glee Club 4; Football Formal 4; Cafeteria 4. Rockingham redhead 4 year trumpeter — “Is there a Sampler meeting tonight?” — occasional jaunts in a station wagon — tortoise shell glasses roller skating enthusiast ardent advocate of square dancing — Ambition: Waves. V EDWARD MICHAEL STACK “Ed” ‘‘He that is merry of heart hath a continual feast.” Baseball 1, Varsity 4; Spotlight Club 3; School State 4. Uncontainable guffaw — brownish top-knot with a cow- lick — corny cracks in cafeteria provides competition for Charlestown boys -— tall, spotless and competent in his First National apron — money bag toter for merchandising class — Ambition: Railway mail clerk. ELIZABETH ANN SZUCH Szuchie “Talkers are no great doers.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis i, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 4. Blonde hair and shy blue eyes — the “city across the river” — Miss Basketball (20 points on an “off night”) — “If Sis’ll go” — photogenic weekend in St. Albans aquatic fiend — darling dimples — ambition: College. ) 34 THE SAMPLER LUCILLE JANE TOUSSAINT ‘•Ceil” “Love finds an altar on forbidden fires.” Home Economics Club 1; Orchestra I; Science Club 1; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Librarian 3; Senior Sampler 3; Monitor 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Cafeteria Bookkeeper 4; Senior Play 4; National Honor Society 4. One of the foremost business students — carrot-topped chatterbox — volcanic temperament speed artist at typ- ing in Hi! Schooler — frequent trips to Ernie’s — ambition: Private secretary. CARROLL CYPRIAN TROMBLEY, Jr. “Doodles” “Love's a thing that is never out of season.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Football Formal 3; Junior Prom 3; Football 4; Track 4. Flashing smile to greet everyone — one of Miss Bedell’s second basses — Gildersleeve chuckle — head truck driver for Bragg’s — “Wise up” — accepts classmate’s jibes good naturedly — ambition: Electrical engineer. ROBERT GOODSELL TROMBLEY Bob “She floats upon the river of his thoughts.” Class Vice President 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Senior Hop 3; Mon- itor 4. Blue eyes and rich black hair — hefty hipper in the forward wall — captain of the J.V. Janitors — “Hi-ya” — deep bass soloist — insatiable appetite — ’29 coupe with a blonde accessory — ambition: Captain of varsity janitors. JAMES EDWARD TYRRELL “Bevo” “Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry.” Track 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Play Night 4; Senior Play 4; Latin Club 4; School State Chairman 4; Football Formal 4; Senior Sam- pler 3; National Honor Society 4. Studious kid with a roguish gleam in his eyes one of Coach’s thin-clads — Mr. Exaggeration — “Get yer cotton pickin’ hands offen me” — diligent director of School State perennially good natured — Mr. Streeter’s prize driver- trainee ambition: Dentist. 35 THE SAMPLER ANNA ROSE VAINE Anna “Silence is golden.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4; Home Eco- nomics Club 1; Football Formal 4. Pleasant smile — impish eyes — good-natured — “Golly Gee’’ — lover of good music and good books — energy plus — longs to sleep late in the mornings — ambition: Castleton Teachers College. DAVID NELSON VAINE Dave “Truth is always the strongest argument.” Littlest room 11 lodger — partly responsible for the used- car boom — an exuberant greeting with a nod of the head — Putney commuter bashful smile — mechanical master- mind — crafty chemist — ambition: Randolph Aggie School. LOUIS GEORGE VAINE. Jr. “Louie” “How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true.” Compact power house — poker-dealer’s fingers — laugh- ing eyes — “There’s a law against that in this state” - outdoorsman — excused for work at the First National — lengthy tonsorial — ambition: To become manager of the First National. ELSBETH VONTOBEL Elsbeth “Books and friends should he few and well-chosen.” A supercilious manner, but a pleasant smile for everyone professional touch as an artist or designer — a most fashionable wardrobe — “I don’t know” — distinct Swiss accent — regal ponytail — colorfully accented scarfs — ambition: Doctor. THE SAMPLER DANIEL ALBERT WALSH Deacon “Slumber is more sweet than toil.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Lazy southern manner — faithful “cheese-planter” ace rightfielder — “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the next day” — perennial baseball fan — “Feed me the ball, I’m hot” — critic of National Guard ambition: Marines. CHARLOTTE ANN WELCH Chard “ Hope, thou nurse of young desire.” Junior Prom 3; Monitor 4. That mischievous giggle — one of the identical twins - blouses and flair skirts short brown hair with brown eyes — those unforgettable Walpole dances — “Oh gee” — part- time employee at J. J. Newberry’s — ambition: Nursing. SHIRLEY MAE WELCH Shird “A little sweet doth kill much bitterness.” Basketball 1; Junior Prom 3; Monitor 4. Curt hair style flashes of wit “No, I’m Shirley” the undecided half — abrupt flush — habitual giggle ambition: Nursing. u PAULETTE MARIA WETTACH Paulette “ Her eyes conceal the deviltry behind them.” Spotlight Club 3; Tennis 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Girls’ State 3; School State 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Football Formal 4; Monitor 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Junior High Tournament 4; Badminton Champ 2, 3. Blond siren with a golden disposition much envied, out-of-season tan — pert badminton starlet — ever-faithful monitor secretary — a blush to fit every occasion — “Oh, stop it, Dickie” — mystic blue eyes — ambition: Nursing. 37 THE SAMPLER RICHARD MICHAEL WHITCOMB Dickie “ No man can be wise on an empti stomach.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1,4; Science Club 1,2; Base- ball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; School State 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Boys’ State 3; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4. Close-shaved crewcut unconquerable hoopster — lead- ing S. V. L. scorer of ’54 — flashing witticisms — gray flannels and plaid shirts — “Isn’t that right, Junie” glue-fingered end — ambition: Phys. ed. instructor. RICHARD HENRY WHITE Richie “Why hurry? What’s the use?” J. V. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Varsity 4; Latin Club 2, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Hop 3; Junior Prom 3; Play Night 4; Senior Play 4; One Act Play Contest 4; Senior Sampler 3, 4; Football Formal 4; Freshmen Reception 4; Jr. High Tournament 4; National Honor Society 4. Relaxed, lumbering walk — right triangle nose — dis- tinctive mannerisms on the basketball court — corn liquor dialogue on the P A — “Wait a second, will ya” — the Voice with a guitar — budding bard — ambition: College. JAMES ALLAN WILLARD “All the sleep I ever needed was five minutes more.” Ski Club 1, 2, 4; Senior Hop 3; Football 4; Track 4; Latin Club 4; Football Formal 4. Horn-rimmed glasses and queer noises — the National Guard levis and crutches — “You’ve had it, soldier” — wary of the fairer sex — a gas-thirsty La Salle — Coach’s efficient football manager — ambition: Professional military man. SUZANNE EDITH WILSON Suzanne “They are never alone who are accompanied by noble thoughts.” Basketball 1; Tennis 3; Junior Prom 3. Tall, slim, and talkative laughing brown eyes — that year-round tan look — tops in typing — superlative in shorthand — curly brown hair — brownie sundaes at Fletcher’s — ambition: Legal secretary. 38 THE SAMPLER ItlJi lofables Lawrence Crosby Hewitt Smith Sheila Blanchard Paulette Wettach Class Crooners Best Actress Bob McBride Madeline Cray Most Likely to Succeed Most Modest Boy 39 Politest Seniors Paul Clarey Carol Parker Best Class Workers Most Popular Seniors Friendliest Girl Dick Whitcomb Betty Szuch THE SAMPLER David Buckley Dolores Cray Best Looking Seniors Best Dressed Boy Jerry Aumand Sistie Shaughnessy Wittiest Best Natured Wayne Mann Louisa Nadolski Junie Bousquet Claire Seavey Best Dancers Most Flirtatious Boy Jim Willard Carol Baxter Cutest Smiles Punk Perkins Marlene Kenney Chuck Quinn Gloria Gay Class Couple 40 THE SAMPLER Peggy Jeannotte The Welch Twins George McGuirk Most Flirtatious Girl Class Gigglers Friendliest Boy Best Actor Class Poet Class Artist Nancy Bell Richie White Charlie Bashaw Most Modest Girl 41 THE SAMPLER SENIOR PLAY “Dramatis Personae” “No More Homework” — that’s right, kids — no more homework. At least, so thought the light-hearted students of fictional Ames High School on Thursday, Feb. 18, 1954, as the seniors rendered their presentation before a capacity audience in the high school auditorium. The lead role played by Madeline Cray found Pam, the school’s intelligent live wire, with more headaches than brains as a result of her having to substitute for Principal Lund- quist played by “Bevo” Tyrrell. School secretary Miss Dill, Paulette Wettach, pulled out sick with a cold and was replaced by snooty Shalimar Ames played by Louisa Nadolski. Buzz Bailey, Jack Parks, with more freckles than brains, touched off frequent fuses for laughter along with the foggy and famished freshman, Faversham Lightly, portrayed by Jerry Aumand. Tullulah Ploetz, a student actress of great self esteem, was played by Carol Parker who devised a sneaky plan to incriminate Pam. Miss Oglevie, dramatics instructor, played by Peggy Jeannotte, and Midge Murphy, Dolores Cray, further complicate matters with their problems and gossiping. Tick Tock, the dictatorial janitor is given a rough time about the way he keeps the school by Miss Goodin, played by Betty Laskey, Miss Clenden- ning portrayed by Marlene Kenney and the scrub woman Mrs. Ratchet played by Sheila Blanchard. Superintendent of Schools, Elmer B. Ames, Jim Capron, finally irons out matters with the help of Mr. Lundquist and Faversham Lightly along with confessions by Tullulah Ploetz and Shalimar Ames. Mr. Harper, history teacher, played by Bob McBride is constantly trying to penalize the roguish basketball star Ronald Sassoon as played by Punk Perkins, but Ronald is rescued each time by the high school’s back slapping Coach Guthrie, Arthur Bolles. THE SAMPLER THE PROPHECY FOR THE CLASS OF 1954 I am Lucille Toussaint, newspaper reporter for The Dirt!” I am covering the story of the Mystery Crash. There were thirty-three people killed, fourteen seriously wounded; consequently there were forty- seven people on flight. Five days ago — five days, fourteen hours, six minutes, and three and one half seconds — just giving you the facts — The Aumand Airlines suffered a great loss. The Airlines are owned by Mr. Gerald Aumand, who has had a large amount of experience in flying crafts. In four years of school, he had set the record for landing a paper airplane on the head of every pupil in the class. April 1, 1970, the gigantic forty-seven passenger airplane battled against wind, sleet, ice, sun- shine reflecting against the plate glass, and fog. After fighting against a few of the hazards of nature for seventeen hours, Pilot Jimmy Willard and Co-Pilot William Collier came to a decision that they were losing altitude; they might even crash. Three minutes before they started on their journey, airline stewardess, Patty Aylward, after taking seven of her air sickness pills, made a report in the guest book, “suspect foul play.” It was re- vealed later that someone on flight was low and indecent enough to steal three of her precious tablets. Well, readers, at 5:20 A.M. (Collier always did believe in early hours) the plane made a crash landing three miles north of Bellows Falls, and at 5:30 The Wreckloose was a wreck. An alarm for emergency help went out. A short time later the passengers, found alive, were rushed to the Institution in a meat wagon driven by Bernie Hindes and Charlie Bashaw, and I mean rushed. They were admitted to the Fairbrother Institution where emergency operations were per- formed; one in particular was on a man of distinction, the very honorable Arthur Bolles. It seems he picked up a piece of window glass in his little finger and was bleeding to death. He was wheeled into surgery by David Vaine, captain of the janitor system at the institution. A flash call to Dr. William Blake went out over the metropolis of Bellows Falls and Gageville for immediate surgery. After seven hours of torment, for Dr. Blake of course, and believe me it was torment to stand there and look at suffering Bolles for seven hours, well — ! By the way, the operation was successful. After they got Bolles quieted down, Chief Nurse Fairbrother assigned Melvina Elliot to look after the patient, not to let him out of her sight, hold his hand, read to him, do anything, but keep him quiet. Think she did it ? By this time Blake had decided to take a vaca- tion. He quietly boarded the train to Brattleboro where he rented a nice room with soft padded walls and pretty bars on the windows for about three years. But he would never be the same again. John Pickul received instructions to go to Ches- ter on official business for one of the patients. Louis DiBernardo was suffering. After listening carefully to get his prescription correctly, John took off. He climbed into his 1928 limousine and set forth to serve. He had gone about thirteen and one half miles when he passed someone in a familiar red jacket taking a stroll. I think, yes, it must be — of course, it’s Carol Baxter, on another one of her nightly jaunts home from Springfield. Two hours later he entered Chester, rushed to the drug store and bought two baby aspirins to be exact, and arrived home just in time to settle Louis’s jumping nerves. A Miss Elberta Shaughnessy was released from the hospital immediately. She received minor bruises, three broken ribs, a broken arm, fractured skull, besides losing two teeth while in battle with the water cooler on flight. An alarm went out for nurses’ aid. They couldn’t find any nurses, but they did manage to come back with Bousquet, Langlois, Mann, Howe, Whit- comb, and the other half of the Shaughnessys. After a few alterations in their uniforms, the skirts were a little too long for Bousquet and Mann, they were put to work, cleaning up. With everything underway at the hospital, let’s go back to the scene of the crash. Miss Louisa Nadolski is viewing the scenery. Accompanying her is her director, producer, and manager, and he does manage her, Reginald Hodgkins. Enough about the plane crash, have you heard the latest? There has been another addition to the Eddie Stack family. That makes five little ones; namely, Enie, Meenie, Miney, Moe, and No-moe. A bill for $73.91 was mailed to a Mr. Pete Bushway last night by the Electric Light Company of Bellows Falls, Vermont. It seems that in nine days Pete hasn’t gotten very much sleep. But, friends, it just goes to prove, that Pete can do anything when he sets his mind to it. I have one more item of interest to you readers and that is this: I am sure you all remember quite well a Miss Gloria Gay from the city of Gageville and a Mr. Charles Quinn, from Bellows Falls, both in Vermont, you know. After going together for twenty years, they finally shocked the town. Rumor has it that they were secretly married by Justice of the Peace, George McGuirk. However, there was a slight delay in the ceremony; George had to gather in one of his wives to stand as wit- ness. After the ceremony George threw a party. As I recall, George was always looking for an excuse to have a party. It was a splash. Everyone was invited. Consequently, eight people came, he and his seven wives. Well, readers, this is the end of my column to- day, and likewise The Dirt.” Since we won’t be around next year to bring you the gossip of our classmates, we hope you will read this issue next year, and in the years to come, in our memory. 43 THE SAMPLER CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1954, of Bellows Falls High School, in the village of Bellows Falls, the town of Rockingham, county of Windham, and the State of Vermont, about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well-trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises made or carelessly spoken during a period of temporary optimism. FIRST: We give and bequeath to our beloved faculty all the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them with from time to time in our test papers. If the faculty sees fit, they are hereby authorized to give out this information, at their own risk, to the world, for we feel that it is ready to receive it. SECOND: We leave to the juniors our beloved seats in room 11. We hope that you have as much fun cleaning the gum and gum wrappers out of them as we did. THIRD: To the sophomores, we leave our patience. They will find it is the only means by which they can endure the juniors. FOURTH: To the green freshmen, we leave all the examination questions of the past four years. The answers, which we have never known, are not included in this legacy. FIFTH- The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope that they will be accepted as valuable assets to those who are fortunate enough to receive them: 1. Junie Bousquet bequeaths his Company A National Guard uniform to Edmund Foley. 2. Hugh Perkins wills his car to anyone who has enough money to keep it on the road. 3. Jim Willard leaves, still wondering what work is. 4. Peggy Jeannotte passes on her book en- titled: “How to Be a Success with Men,” to Lois Willette. 5. Wayne Mann leaves on a stretcher. That third round was a tough one. 6. Bob McBride wills his copies of “Mad” to Mr. Jillson for future reference. 7. Ted and Sylvia Slaght pass on a few inches in height to Mr. Streeter for next year’s basketball team. 8. Jerry Aumand bequeaths his book on “How to (Dyet)” to Myrnie Doyle. 9. Dick Whitcomb wills all his borrowed equipment to whoever owns it. 10. Reg Hodgkins leaves, with Louisa. 11. Bud Shaughnessy passes on all his gridiron versatility to Neil Oakes. 12. Richie White wills his “corn liquor” accent to anybody who can get as many laughs as he did with it. 13. Jim Tyrrell leaves various parts of his father’s car on just about every immovable object in town. (Mr. Streeter, please take note.) 14. David Buckley bequeaths his collection of hillbilly and cowboy records to anyone who enjoys them as much as he does. 15. Jim Capron passes on his student-teacher relationship to Mike Dunn, in hopes that he will acquire as much information as he did. 16. Arthur Bolles leaves his rubbers and rain- coat in the office. 17. Madeline Cray wills her red coat to Skeesix Hearne for hunting season. 18. Larry Shufeldt leaves the packing plant every night around 11:00. 19. The monitors leave Benny Cushman. Thank God! 20. Dottie Robinson wills her popularity with the boys to Sally Buxton. 21. Louis DiBernado bequeaths his best seller entitled, “Winning Ways with Women” to Roger Miller. 22. Dolores Cray leaves, in hot pursuit of Jim Tyrrell. 23. Bill Blake wills his athletic build to Ray Godsoe. 24. To the school in general, we leave, which isn’t a bad idea for all parties concerned. SIXTH: We the class of ’54 hereby name, as sole executor of this our last will and testament, Mr. Dan Brown. He has been cleaning up after us for years, and we feel that he should finish the job. Signed The Class of ’54 44 THE SAMPLER CLASS HISTORY kCT 1 FRESHMEN Scene 1 finds us at the Freshmen Reception in the gym. We went through the tradi- tional initiation, and, as you can see, we came out alive as former classes have done. Carol Parker and Clark Hopewell were our choices for King and Queen at the gala event, and they led the Grand March of the evening. Scene 2 features our election of officers and shows some deep thinking on our part. We chose Paul Clarey, President; Clark Hopewell, Vice President; Gloria Gay, Secretary; and Louisa Nadolski, Treasurer. For the S.A.B. we decided Dick Whitcomb and Reg Hodgkins could do a good job. Scene 3 In the field of sports we contributed to both boys and girls teams, at least a sample to each. Our sportsmen w'ere Barbara Benson, Betty Fairbrother. Gloria Gay, Louisa Nadolski, Carol Parker, Sylvia Slaght; and, although they had not yet reached their full growth, Dave Buckley. Paul Clarey, Reg Hodgkins, Warren Muzzey, Hugh Perkins, Chuck Quinn, and Dick Whitcomb. Patty Aylward, Sheila Blanchard, Madeline Cray, Peggy Jeannotte, and Claire Seavey were our contribution to the J.V. Cheer- leaders. CTII SOPHOMORES Scene 1 The ballot box, when opened, revealed our choice of the following officers to lead us through the year; Paul Clarey again President; Vice President, Dave Buckley; Secretary; Carol Parker; Treasurer, Peggy Jeannotte; and S.A.B. representatives Reg Hodgkins and Dick Whitcomb. Scene 2 This year in the field of sports we were distinguished by Barb Benson, Betty Fairbrother, Gloria Gay, Louisa Na- dolski, Elberta Shaughnessy, Betty Szuch, Charlie Bashaw, Junie Bous- quet, Dave Buckley, Pete Bushway, Paul Clarey, Reg Hodgkins, Wayne Mann, Warren Muzzey, Hugh Per- kins, Chuck Quinn, Bob Trombley, and Dick Whitcomb. To encourage our boys on to victory were Madeline Cray, Peggy Jeannotte, and Claire Seavey, along with other cheerleaders. Scene 3 On November 2. for our Sophomore Auto Party, we disguised the gym in the garb of No Parking signs, a red light, and a filling station alias the coke booth. As a grand door prize, we presented the lucky winner with a 1951 red Cadillac. Scene 4 In the concert hall we were repre- sented by Louisa Nadolski, Paul Clarey, and Lawrence Crosby. These members of our class have shown in- creasing talent through the remaining years of our high school days. Scene 5 brought us to the library in the back of room eleven where we found Betty Blake, Betty Fairbrother, and Peggy Jeannotte among the helpers of the ACT III Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 ACT IV Scene 1 Scene 2 year under the direction of Miss Hunt. JUNIORS Satisfaction gained from last year’s elections encouraged us to put into office again this year Paul Clarey, James Capron.and Carol Parker. We decided to give Gloria Gay a chance to show us what she could do and therefore elected her to complete the slate of officers. For S.A.B., we let the two fellows who knew' all about it, Whitcomb and Hodgkins, represent us once again. As a reward for reach- ing our third year, we were allowed two more representatives. Madeline Cray and Dave Buckley were the ones we thought capable of doing the job. Corn stalks and pumpkins remind us of our Autumn Carnival. Cookies, soda, and cider were the refreshments that we all enjoyed at this gala event on October 17. The only thing missing was the Harvest Moon. James Capron and Paul Clarey were managers of the Curtis Drive. What about their sales ability? Must be good! In the world of drama, Arthur Bolles. Paul Clarey, Peggy Jeannotte, Louisa Nadolski, Carol Parker, Elberta Shaughnessy, and Larry Shufeldt shared the limelight. The sports field again featured some of our well-known athletes and in- cluded a few new ones — Jerry Aumand, Louis DiBemardo, Paul Langlois, George McGuirk, and El- bert Shaughnessy. This year Peggy Jeannotte did a wonderful job of leading our cheerleaders. She and her team drew the crowd into action and filled both team and spectators with spirit and goodwill. Politics? Yes, w’e had our part, in fact, the largest part of all, in both School State and the Mock Presiden- tial Elections. Our Junior Prom, better known as April Shmvers, was as fresh and appealing as the name implies. One wall featured a midnight blue back- ground sprinkled with crystal-clear mirrors. A most reflecting idea! Be- hind a pastel rainbow of napkin flowers were the bleachers. The big feature? A large silver umbrella was suspended in the center of the gym. SENIORS The results of the class elections this, our last and most important year, proved our wisdom of previous years. We re-elected all of last year’s officers, making this Paul’s fourth year as President. Our members for S.A.B. were also the same, increased to the number of six. The tw'o new ones were Bob McBride and George Mc- Guirk. The pre-Christmas season found the majority of our class gaily and hope- fully going from door to door selling Christmas cards to help fill our money box. Scene 3 Many of our class members took part in Play Night and, of course, our Senior Play, No More Homework. These actors and actresses are too many to mention but we feel we don’t need to mention them to remember them. Scene 4 When it comes to foreign affairs, we can boast of having a large representa- tion in the Latin Club. And speaking of the Latin Club, let’s not forget the Roman Banquet of March 18. The menu at the banquet consisted of ham, salad, string beans, rolls with honey, cheese, apples, punch and tarts. The outstanding costume for the affair wras the toga. Entertain- ment of dancing and singing was enjoyed. Scene 5 The clicking of heels and the swishing of best dresses were heard in the cor- ridors of our school on March 30, the date for the Announcement Tea of the National Honor Society. This was the first of its kind at our school and there were eighteen new members present, four old members acting as hosts, and the committee of five fac- ulty members. This chapter is known as the Jessie Judd Chapter named for our beloved teacher, vice principal, and principal of Bellows Falls High School for forty-six years. The pins which were presented were of Scotch plaid to honor the Scotch in Miss Judd’s ancestry. Fancy sandwiches and punch were enjoyed at the Tea; and, after the formality was over, Mr. Holland showed us the blueprints for some major improvements of our school. Scene 6 The Senior Hop, the traditional gift of each Junior Class to the graduating Senior Class, was immensely enjoyed by those attending although the hearts of the parting seniors were saddened by this occasion as it marked the oncoming of graduation. Long will the memories of this farewell dance linger in the hearts of the Seniors who heard the last mellow note whisper a sad good-bye. This year our class and Bellows Falls High School suffered the greatest loss we may ever know. Although he is no longer with us, the memory of Mr. Osborn, the small, yet powerful king, who reigned over room eleven for over twenty years, will remain em- bedded deeply in our hearts. And now we, the cast, the 1954 graduating class of Bellows Falls High School, are glad to present to you, our families and friends, the pleasant memories of this play in appreciation of the guidance, understanding, love, and friendship you have given us during the time of the presentation. 45 THE SAMPLER WE’VE HAD IT” 46 THE SAMPLER CLASS OF 1955 Front row, left to right: Mr. DeLancey. Mr. Sanders. W. Parkhurst. L. Brown. J. Barry, N. Center. T. Steele. S. Aiken. J. Byrnes. M. Tidd. Sec.; D. Stewart, Pres.; J. Bushway. Treas.; B. Haines. Vice-Pres.; M. Chesley. VV. McAuliffe. B. Buckley. J. Kawaky. P. LaCourserc. B. Shattuck, Mr. Davis. Miss Wilcox. Second row, left to right: M. Dunn. L. Riendeau. G. Simonds. R. Miller F. Yates, R. Hale. W. Baldasaro. L. Talbot. A. Ward. J. O’Brien. R. Wyman. G. Gay, L. Simonds. E. Foley. D. Jacobs. J. Per� ziello. K. Sargent. D. Bickford. Third row. left to right: G. Rushton. J. Rice. F. Bobrowski. M. Folsom. S. Smith, G. O'Dctte. P. Merriam. S. Wilbur. B. Hill. P. Millette, M. Reynolds. J. Bragg, M. Bissonette. M. Welch, A. Wright, B. Kenney. A. McElroy Fourth row, left to right: R. Godsoe, W. Sylvester. W. Golding, L. Lawrence, R. Stack. P. Kelly. J. Hearne, F. Lawrence. D. Dixon. L Angeli. F. O’Connor, D. Seavey. F. Bolles. A. Hotchkiss, F. Nies, G. Robertson. Fifth row, left to right: C. Cray, S. Carter. S Hindes. M. Lowe. R. Vaine. G. Kiniry. M. Brown. P. Kinsley. D. Wise� . M. Pierce. B. Lisai. B. Brooks. L. Stowell. K. Ward. P. Bartlett. Sixth row, left to right: M. Barry. L. Willette, D. Spinelli, R. Brodine, H. Zeno, E. Fox, J. Fredericks, C. Angeli, K. Tole, S. Buxton, R. Reynolds, N. Chabra, M. Belczak, P. Gallagher. Versatility is their mark. Boundless energy is their drive. Creativity is their method. In all duties to the school and especially the noble senior class, the juniors have performed admirably. To the well of dramatic talent have gone “The Perfect Idiot” and the musical creators of concert and swing. To the stately realms of School State, strode the ingenious politicos of the class of 1955. To the ever-worshipped athletic arena has poured strong support for the mighty elevens, nines, and fives. To the ranks of the printer’s devil flowed the editorial wisdom and literary ingenuity of these jolly juniors. To the mood-creating designs required by B.F.H.S. have the pen and crayon of undisputed artists of the class of ’55 been set. True to tradition they now move to the prized station of the Senior Class of 1955. We remind you now: “Look up; look out; look far beyond Your vision is your guide.” THE SAMPLER CLASS OF 1956 First rou , left to right: Mr. Jillson, L. Hadley. J. Rice, J. Tyrrell, P. Trombley, D. Kangas, V. Arbuckle, F. Waryas, J. Stoodley, A. Wright, B. Parker, Sec.; W. Harty, Pres.; B. Cranson, Treas.; B. Barbieri, Vice Pres.; R. Krupinski, R. Kilburn, R. Smith, W. Jankiewicz, P. Kenney. G. Merkle, B. Putnam, Mr. Sprague. Second row, left to right: H. Narkiewicz, M. Houlihan, J. Kangas, T. Patnaude, H. Wettach, G. Kissell, B. O’Leary, M. Webster, J. Zeno, B. Goutas, M. Blood. R. Sargent. M. Frink. H. Reynolds, C. Karpinski, J. Bernatchy, J. Center. A. Buskey. N. Pierce. L. Fair, T. Hanlon. Third row. left to right: M. Morrison, F. Danico, L. Graybar, C. Blake, J. Grignon, P. Golding, T. McPhee, R. Harrington. K. Clayton, N. Vancour, P. Bashaw, N. Divoll, W. Quinn, R. Caskins. R. Scales, J. Elliott, M. Sabin, E. Hamel. J. Newton. Fourth row, left to right: J. Aldrich, M. Sabin, P. Colbeth, V. Barber, S. Capron, P. Reney, M. Baxter, J. Bixby, F. Belczak, J. Rayte, R. Hartwell, J. Mundell, L. Bell. R. Mason, M. Cook, J. Doyle. R. Marino, M. Ryan. Fifth row. left to right: D. Cushman, J. Rogers, N. Bardis, R. Lowe. W. Clark, R. Boucher, A. Smith, H. Dodge. A. Smith, H. Wilbur, J. McGuirk, M. Capron, J. Baldasaro. Like prancing horses before a race stand the sophomores, eager to enter the race for honors in art, music, journalism, and athletics. They have known the thrills of stage; they have felt the keen edge of competitive sports; they know the silent pride of well-turned literary phrases. They have sampled all and want more. In band, in orchestra, in athletics, in academic honor, watch carefully that you may see the capable leadership and devoted followership which the class of 1956 supplies its Alma Mater. “They also serve who only stand and wait.” 49 THE SAMPLER CLASS OF 1957 First row, left to right: Miss Hunt, A. Cenate. F. Jankiewicz, J. Pickul. B. Pearson, P. Yates, P. Edwards, N. Powers, W. Green, M. Collins. Sec.; J. DeCamp, Pres.; B. Edwards, Treas.; J. Stack, Vice Pres.; M. Koson, T. Gray, L. King, J. Fountain, J. Bush- way, C. Mark, N. Demmon, Mrs. DeLancey, Mr. Dowhan. Second row. left to right: M. MacDonald, M. Doyle, L. Relihan, N. DiBernardo, R. Morrow, J. Michaud, S. Bellrose, M. Hallock, J. Laskey. A. Rhoades, N. Elliott, R. Wilson, J. Morrison, J. Ford, J. Perkins, M. Dennis, B. McElroy, G. LaCoursere. B. Ezzo, F. Cota, F. Griffin, C. Angell. Third row, left to right: R. Parry, W. Manning, J. Parrott, W. Kolesnik, P. O'Connor, R. Steele, J. O’Brien, E. Rayte, M. Tidd. F. Kelly, S. Ponek, B. O’Connor, J. Lynch, J. Rice, L. Tallman, K. Weeks, R. Rice, D. Lawrence, N. Oakes, T. O’Hearne, T. Walsh, S. Mellish. Fourth row, left to right: E. Gould, B. Griffin, K. Leahy, C. Burns, C. Gallagher, C. Lawlor, M. Gallagher, D. Pennock, E. Bartlett, B. McDermott, L. Kent, J. Faulkner, J. Millette, J. Fine, M. Welch, J. Longley, S. Whitcomb, C. Williams, L. Horton, H. Hauck, M. MacDonald. Fifth row, left to right: L. Croteau, D. Lockerby, V. Shaw, J. Reynolds, E. Murray, J. Diggins, R. Yates, B. Clace, E. Robinson, D. Robinson, F. Mellish, D. Kramer, A. Farrell, H. Sinclair, R. Brown, N. Langlois, P. McGuirk, P. Reney. Amazing genius spots these underlings. Here and there are sprinkled clever musicians, artists, and writers of no mean stature. A motley group from the other end of the arch bridge to the far recesses of outer Athens files daily through the mill of BFHS. Here, in daily rounds of studies, sports, and relaxation, edges are filed off and new polish brings to the surface the finest of basic elements to be found in any 9th year class in the world. Uncertain, sometimes bewildered, we see these frosh coming into their own rights and know now they will take their rightful places in the Bellows Falls High School’s “Hall of Fame.” “Long pig tails and fuzz covered faces We would trade for social graces.” THE SAMPLER JUNIOR HIGH First row, left to right: P. Naski, E. Lillie, V. Zidinski, R. Noyes. J. Bickford. W. Kratky. P. Cranson, P. Zeno, J. Cota, W. Rey- nolds, N. Haines, R. Whitehill, R. Quinn, T. Waryas, M. Githens, K. Divoll, J. Stewart, G. Cushman, D. Brown, P. Sheehan. B. Merrick, B. Bashaw', D. McPhee, C. Halladay, S. Zielinski. Second row. left to right: Miss Hennessey, V. Dodge, G. Powers, L. Mark, H. Hatfield, J. Dolloph, S. Cota, K. Clace, J. Krupinski, P. Franklin, M. Slizeweski, V. Brilliant, E. Hayes, C. Hale, B. LaBonte, S. Ward, C. Merriam, S. Zeno, J. Halladay. L. Koson. L. Fontaine, C. Ezzo, C. Ezzo, L. Stewart. Miss Talbert. Third row, left to right: B. Cushman, D. Chesley, S. Fuller, A. Boucher, M. Richardson. B. O’Leary. B. Miller. R. Ross. E. Hindes, E. Augustinowicz, K. Edwards, K. Miller, C. Williams, R. Bragg. D. Durant. R. Robinson, S. Durant, E. Willis, R. Sherman, L. Tessier, P. Smith, H. Cota, P. Putnam. Fourth row, left to right: H. Robie, L. Lillie, J. Richards, P. Robie, E. Hutchins, J. Healy, M. Bolles, I. Nichols, J. Martin. M. Riendeau. M. Belknap. S. Skeels. L. DiBernardo, G. Thirsher, L. Burrows, M. Wood- worth, B. Coates, D. Moses. A. Hatfield. S. Black, L. Bates. S. Barber, B. Lockerby. Fifth row, left to right: J. Benson. W. Spinks, F. Schulenberger, D. Ellison, W. Parkhurst, J. Hall, S. Adams. A. Trombley, W. Weston, R. Nichols, S. Podwin, R. Robinson, J. Riendeau, W. Reney, P. Manning, F. Bullock. Midgets in a giant’s world aptly describes our junior high. Darting here, dashing there, and then in stuporous amazement they start wondering why they’re where they are. High-pitched voices and unsuspecting girlish squeals remind us of our neophytes just up from the grades. Worldly-wise eighth graders earnestly try to exert seniority over fellow sevenths only to find that respect for seniority is not paid by first year junior highs. ‘‘From out of the stench of equatorial Africa comes the cry of the Benny Cushman Tribe.” Ah! Yes! They’re here now. The process of assimilation, difficult as it is at first, soon adopts them, one and all, as native sons and daughters of B.F.H.S. “It’s a long climb to the top; Don’t weaken and never stop.” 51 THE SAMPLER A LITTLE EXTRA FOR THE SAME PRICE” 52 THE SAMPLER STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD Front row, left to right: M. Dunn, M. Cray, Sec.; R. McBride, Pres.; G. McGuirk, Vice Pres.; F. Bolles, Treas. Second row, left to right: E. Lillie, B. Haines, P. Naski, S. Zielinski, R. Hodgkins, R. Miller, W. Quinn, J. Longley. Third row, left to right: R. Quinn, J. Stack, A. Wright, Mr. Sprague, Faculty Adviser; R. Whitcomb, D. Buckley. MONITORS First row, left to right: C. Simonds, S. Lillie, D. Robinson, B. Fairbrother, C. Seavey, Lt., M. Cray, Lt.; G. McGuirk, Capt.; C. Parker, Lt.; P. Wettach, Sec.; C. Santamaria, L. Nadolski. D. Cray, E. Shaughnessy, M. Barry. Second row, left to right: V. Michaud, N. Chabra, G. Rushton, G. Gay, F. Byrnes. G. Frink. S. French, B. Buckley, J. Bushway, F. Hitchcock. N. Bell, M. Jeannotte. M. Elliott. Third row, left to right: R. McBride, L. DiBemardo, J. Capron, J. Barry, R. Trombley, J. Pickul, A. Bolles, D. Buckley, P. Kelly, R. Hpdgkins, P. Clarey. Fourth row, left to right: S. Welch, C. Welch, L. Toussaint, M. Folsom, S. Blanchard, S. Carter, S. Hindes, M. Welch, K. Tole. 54 THE SAMPLER ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD Under the capable leadership of Bob McBride and the sage counsel of our faculty adviser, Mr. Sprague, the S. A. B. undertook its responsibilities for arranging assemblies, revising the handbook and extending the informal dance program to include those held after basketball games. Among honors which came to B.F.H.S. Student Advisory Board was Roger Miller’s election as vice president of Vermont State Council. During the spring Roger represented Vermont at the National Convention of Student Councils at St. Paul, Minnesota. MONITORS A group of twenty-three seniors swing into effect at the beginning and close of every period. “Single file on the stairs, please!” ‘‘O.K. boys! Quiet down!” A helpful group to the new students whose main objective is to hasten, one and all, to their next classes. “This is your last chance; if I catch you doing that again, it’s a warning!” These are the cafeteria watchdogs who bark more than they bite. SCHOOL STATE School State commenced February 3, when thirteen members of the Modern History Class elucidated the purpose and procedure of School State to the citizens in their home rooms. Town meetings were conducted in all home rooms on February 17. An elected moderator presided over each meeting. Primary elections occurred March 3 in the home rooms. State, county, and town candidates who had petitioned and independent write-in candidates were elected to participate in the general elections. One of the most colorful events in School State was the party meetings, in which the Nationalists and Federalists Parties convened in the gym and auditorium on March 10 to decide on their platforms and swear allegiance to their party. At these assemblies, each party chose a symbol — the Federalist, a bear; and the Nationalist, an eagle. Joanne Bushway and Dun- can Stewart were elected heads of the Federalist and Nationalist Parties, respectively. The campaigning arrived at its peak March 18, when thirteen hopeful candidates made their pleas to the citizens at the “Campaign Speeches Assem- bly.” The people’s choice for State offices in the general elections were: Governor, Roger Miller; Lt. Governor, Bradford Haines; Sec. of State, Patricia Kinsley; State Treasurer, William Quinn; Auditor of Accounts, Bonnie Buckley; Attorney- General, William Harty. Terminating the affairs of School State were the inaugural ceremonies and the Governor’s Ball, which were held on April 9. Those in charge of the entire proceedings were: Chairman, James Tyrrell; Secretary, Madeline Cray; Barbara Benson, Frances Byrnes, Hugh Perkins, and Paulette Wettach. CURTIS DRIVE In previous years, the Curtis Drive, conducted through the junior high and freshman classes, has always exceeded its quota; this year’s drive was no exception. Under general manager Roger Miller, the record-breaking drive exceeded by $200 its $1600 goal. The junior high paced the freshmen all the way, and came out on top with over a thousand dollars. The freshman class turned in almost seven hundred dollars. Several subscrip- tions were bought for school use. High salesman for the campaign was Jeanne Longley, while Stephen Fuller ran second. Much credit should go to Mr. Dowhan, faculty adviser for the drive. Richie White in History Class Richie’s arguments are always hot. He puts the others on the spot. He always has so much to say, I guess he wants to get an “A.” An Ode to the Monitors To those monsters within these walls, The ones you see frequently Roving freely in the halls, With their “don’t do this” And “don’t do that,” and “Faster up the stairs.” I leave and happily Leave it to their junior heirs. The wildlife skunk is a wonderful sight, A two tone job in black and white, But please beware at any cost The deadly fumes from his exhaust. Richie White 55 THE SAMPLER SAMPLER BOARD Seated, left to right: B. Fairbrother, S. French, N. Bell, R. McBride, Editor-in-chief; C. Parker, M. Cray, M. Spencer. Standing, left to right: R. White, L. Shufeldt, P. Clarey, J. Capron. HI! SCHOOLER Front rout, left to right: K. Tole, H. Smith. P. Kinsley, W. Quinn. R. Brodine, R. Miller, M. Blood, F. Yates, Miss Santamaria Mr. Jillson. Second row, left to right: T. Patnaude. B. Buxton, D. Wisell. P. Millette, M. Pierce, S. Lillie. D. Robinson. Third roir left to right: A. Bolles, A. McElroy, M. Spencer, E. Lillie. G. Rushton, J. Bragg, W. Harty. 56 THE SAMPLER SAMPLER BOARD S. A. B., monitors, band, basketball, and work after school — all of these activities which engage members of the Sampler Board provided plenty of competition for Editor-in-Chief Bob McBride when it came to having meetings. Completion of the 1954 issue seemed impossible; but Nancy Bell, Jim Capron, Paul Clarey, Betty Fairbrother, Carol Parker, Larry Shufeldt, Mary Ellen Spencer, and Richie White came through in fine style and the book was assembled. Shirley French and Madeline Cray ably handled the business angle, while Charlie Bashaw used his artistic talents to full advantage. Although minus the sage counseling of Mr. Osborn, the board, with the assistance of other faculty members, brought the Sampler to completion. The members of the Board sincerely appreciated the efforts of undergraduates and faculty alike. HI! SCHOOLER Hi! Schooler wound up a productive year under the direction of its new faculty adviser, Mr. Jill- son, co-editors Roger Miller and Ruey Brodine, and assistant editor Mary Blood. With production manager Hewitt Smith keeping everything running smoothly, the staff put out four regular issues, plus a special school state extra. Pat Millette, Kay Tole, and Susan Lillie steered the literary, feature, and news departments, respectively, and Dianne Wisell took care of the business details. The staff produced bigger and better editions, including ambitious colored covers to the credit of the art editors, Agnes McElroy and Pat Kinsley. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Under the leadership of Mrs. DeLancey, Bel- lows Falls has formed one of the local chapters of the Future Homemakers of America. It is one of the eight local chapters in the State of Vermont. The purpose of the FHA is to learn how to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. Susan Lillie, president of the local chapter, was elected to the office of state reporter. She attended two of the State Chapter meetings, one at Wood- stock and one at Barre. The officers of the local chapter are: President, Susan Lillie; Vice-President, Eleanor Gould; Sec- retary, Nancy Richardson; Treasurer, Elena Lillie; Faculty Adviser, Mrs. DeLancey. The FHA held a Christmas Party at which games were played. During the year they knitted mittens for Mrs. Damon, who passes them on to needy families, and put up a food basket The members also sold greeting cards to help add money to their treasury. RADIO CLUB On January 5, 1954, the first Radio Club meet- ing was held in this school. We asked Mr. Almon Welch to be our instructor, and he accepted. Membership is open to anyone wishing to obtain knowledge in the ever-growing field of electronics. We now have eight members, one of whom is a junior high student, and another of whom is a faculty member. At first we studied just radio principles and fundamentals but are now planning to acquire amateur broadcasting licenses and ability to build our own equipment. Meetings are held once a week on Friday nights at 7 o’clock. The hand that lifts The cup of cheer. Should not be used To shift the gear. J. Graham Hotchkiss Oh, how I love my Chemistry With love so pure and pringlish; And how I hate that horrid French And awful, awful English. The rooms and many corridors where I learned, by wee small labors, The way to get my home work done By copying my next door neighbor’s. A. K. Chesterton U. S. History dull? Why, there’s never a lull What with Jillson next door With his jokes and his roar. Were the rooms sound proof, Now, they could raise the roof, And the class within our door Would then be a fun galore. Mary Lee Chesley 57 THE SAMPLER SPOTLIGHT CLUB First row. left to right: D. Robinson. L. Shufeldt, J. Frederick, T. Patnaude, D. Stewart, Mr. DeLancey, R Smith P Kelly R Hartwell, W. Quinn, B. Blake. C. Parker. Second row. left to right: R. White. L. Nadolski. A. Bolles. E. Shaughnessy. H Perkins M. Kenny. J. Pickul, C. Karpinski. F. Yates, B. Fairbrother. Third row. left to right: M. Jeannotte. R. McBride P Wettach P Clarey, P. Aylward, G. Aumand, M. Elliott, J. Capron, B. Buckley, R. Miller. S. Buxton. Fourth row. left to right ■ B Laskey G. McGuirk, S. Blanchard, J. Parks, D. Cray, J. Tyrrell, C. Cray, M. Cray. LATIN CLUB First row. left to right: Mr. Holland. T. Hanlon. J. Kawaky, B. Buckley, Sec.; J. Capron, Vice pres.- R White Pres • D Cray Treas.; W. Quinn, B. Cranson. M. Dunn, Miss Wilcox. Second row. left to right: M. Morrison, R. McBride S Buxton A Bolles, J. Aldrich, J. Willard, H. Zeno, J. Baldasaro, R. Reynolds, L. Graybar. C. Cray. Third row. left to right: P. Kinsley R Hartwell. M. Cray, P. Aylward. M. Ryan. T. Patnaude, M. Baxter. M. Houlihan. J. Bixby. M. Tidd. Fourth row. left to right• A Wright. H. Reynolds. B. Goutas. P. Millette. N. Pierce, J. Zeno. D. Wisell, M. Blood. E. Szuch. F. Byrnes. Fifth row left to right- D Kangas. J. Grignon. j. Tyrrell. R. Miller, C. Parker, C. Robinson, M. Elliott, B. Parker. C. Karpinski. Sixth row. left to right: B. Barbieri, W. Harty, R. Boucher, J. Tyrrell, L. Shufeldt, D. Stewart, P. Clarey, J. Parks. 58 THE SAMPLER SPOTLIGHT CLUB The Spotlight Club under the new director, Mr. DeLancey, experienced a most successful year. This organization is made up of the students con- nected with high school dramatics- its activities reached a high level this year. The chief presenta- tion of the Club, since it is open to all students, was the annual Play-Night which was hailed by a capacity crowd. A melodrama entitled “Curses, the Villain Is Foiled’’ walked off with first place while two comedies, “If Girls Asked Boys for Dates” and “In The Money”, rounded out the evening’s performance. Sheila Blanchard of “In the Money” was named best actress while Richie White, of the prize play, “Curses, the Villain Is Foiled,” was chosen best actor of the evening. The Senior play was a tremendous success with the complete cast demonstrating a high degree of talent in presenting the comedy, “No More Homework.” LIBRARIANS Miss Hunt’s volunteer staff of librarians are always ready, willing, and able to take the re- sponsibility for checking out all books and putting cards and pockets in al new books. Handicapped by inadequate facilities this crew does an admirable job caring for the study hall library. Volunteer librarians for this year are Elizabeth Blake, Joyce Anderson, Phyllis Kent, Patricia Bartlett, Patricia Aylward, Mary Jane Ryan, Mary Lowe, Marlene Kenny, Rhona Smith, Betty Fairbrother, Mar- garet Welch, and Sally Buxton. LATIN CLUB Revived? Yes, that’s just the word, for this year, the Latin Club was brought back to life after being dormant through 1952-53. With a record number of members, the club held monthly meetings in which entertainment, business, and re- freshments provided for everyone’s enjoyment. The Roman Banquet, held in the month of March, turned out to be a colorful success with 73 present! The guests of honor at the banquet were Mr. and Mrs. Witt and Mr. and Mrs. Quinn. New this year was a special award, sponsored by the Latin Club, for the top ranking two-year Latin student. Under the direction of Miss Wilcox and the Club’s officers, Richie White, president; Jim Capron, vice-president; Dolores Cray, treasurer; and Bonnie Buckley, secretary, the organization set a high standard for future Latin clubs. Who may sit at the door of success And not know it, And on the ladder may climb. Yet live below it? Fate opens the door Without knocking, And so may we live to death. A Teacher Has a will unbreakable; Has a vocabulary immeasurable; Has ambition unconquerable; Has brilliance unquestionable; Has a disposition unforgivable. One day as I was on my way home I noticed a dog whose mouth was all foam; As I stopped to see the reason why, He bit my toe and started to cry. A man came along and said, “No, no!” So the dog turned around and bit his toe. Gloria Gay “I never go to a show unless I have seen it before; then I know that it is good.” 59 THE SAMPLER SOCIALS SENIOR HOP Shining stars — fresh spring air. — a young man’s fancy — June 11 saw the school pay one of its greatest tributes to the departing seniors as the junior class sponsored the Senior Hop in their honor. Paul Clarey, president of the senior class, led the Grand March in the gaily decorated gym, the effect of which must be attributed to the industrious juniors. As the last strains of music died away, it was a universal agreement that the juniors could do naught but what was successful. The Seniors could be nothing short of confident that school leadership is falling into able hands. JUNIOR PROM “It’s been a wonderful evening” — “And what a lovely moon” — and so forth. The gym was transformed into the bottom of a tranquil ocean, complete with strange, multi- colored fish and large, spreading fish nets, provid- ing a fascinating surrounding for ballroom dancing. Allan Kendall’s merry music makers provided smooth, lilting music to entice the dancers to the floor. After the last escort had been ushered through the long reception line of distinguished guests, congratulations were in order to all the juniors who helped to make their debut into the “Royal Order of Formals.” Under the capable leadership of Duncan Stewart, the committees of ardent juniors spent many hours of hard work in making the Junior Prom one of the most successful formals in the annals of B.F.H.S. INFORMAL DANCES Dancing — entertainment — refreshments — the informals were enthusiastically received by large attendances this year. Starting out, the sage seniors welcomed the green freshmen at the Freshman Reception. The freshmen proved them- selves to be a light-hearted, fun-loving group. The juniors sponsored the Harvest Hop, with the gym decorated in Halloween fashion and complemented by an autumn centerpiece. The sophomores fol- lowed this up with the “Foot Ball” — decorating the gym to the likeness of a football stadium. The green freshmen broke the ice of their social spon- sorship with the Space Hop which certainly ex- pressed their progressive outlook on affairs. Their decorations were high-lighted by a giant spaceshif in the center of the floor. Other dances and social were held throughout the year by selected groups. FOOTBALL FORMAL Football — ah! yes — Climaxing one of the most successful seasons it I the school’s football history, the seniors sponsored} their last formal. The ballroom, our gym, was colorfully decorated with scenes from the season's I games and silhouettes of the senior players. With the mellow melodies of Chuck Bruce and his or-1 chestra, the new highly polished gym floor pro I vided some smooth gliding. The Grand March was led by Reg Hodgkins, co-captain of this year’s team, and his date, Louisa Nadolski. With soft lights and efficient waiters, the formal’s pleasantness was topped off with the evening’s finale of Hoagy Carmichael’s immortal “Stardust.” 60 THE SAMPLER ASSEMBLIES OPENING ASSEMBLY This year, according to tradition, the opening assembly began with the flag salute, conducted by Paul Clarey. This was followed with the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Mr. Holland spoke, welcoming the new students and introducing our four new teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeLancey, Mr. Richmond Jillson, and Mr. Richard Streeter. The assembly closed with the singing of the school song. A. A. ASSEMBLY With the opening of another school year came the traditional A. A. Assembly. Mr. Holland pre- sented the financial reports and explained tech- nicalities of our athletic activities program. Mrs. Jones and Coach Hadley talked chiefly on good sportsmanship at all games. The new A. A. officers that were chosen last year were presented to the student body. They were: President, David Buckley; Vice-President, Richard Whitcomb; Sec- retary, Bonnie Buckley; and Treasurer, Betty Fairbrother. S. A. B. ASSEMBLIES The S. A. B. never fails. This year we were very fortunate to have a large variety of talented artists enter B. F. H. S. to provide entertainment for the student body and faculty. The first assembly of the year was in September when E. S. Ward appeared telling his captivating animal stories. January brought Alden White of General Motors — “A Preview of Progress”— and Lew Hershey, telling and demonstrating the back stage life of a clown. In February the God- dard Players presented a play, “John, Tyb, and the Doctor: A Merry Play.” John Nichols entertained us with an unusual assembly of “Americans at Work.” He told of various jobs he had worked at in his travels. Later in March came a movie “The Roosevelt Story” and Pruth McFarlin — a great singer with soul and character n his voice. April was high-lighted by Dr. Rowland Myers, presenting his fascinating, hum- orous stories about words you use every day, “The Romance of Words.” Last but not least in May came Theodore Ullman, a concert pianist who honored our school as one of six secondary schools he appeared at this year. AWARDS ASSEMBLY The 1953 awards assembly started off in the usual manner and awards were given continuously for about two hours. Individual music awards; Vocal — Katherine Dickinson; Orchestra — Thomas Bolles; Band — William Narkiewicz; Student Council — Hugh Bemis; Home Economic — Jane Bousquet; Best Girl Athlete — Winifred Golding; Best Boy Athlete — Basil Day; Industrial Arts — Bernard Hindes; Art — Georgette Belisle; Dramatics (most consistent service for 4 years) — Joseph Sweeney; Badminton — Bernadette Karpinski; Becker College Key — Janet Hennessey; Com- mercial — Bernadette Karpinski; Journalism, (excellence in writing) — Elsbeth Vontobel; Most help to Hi Schooler — Agnes McElroy; Four-year math — Thomas Bolles; Two year math — Dud- ley Bickford; Interclass tennis — Winifred Gold- ing; Bausch-Lomb Science Award — Kay Lou Slobodnjak; History — Madeline Cray; Gordon Graham Scholarship — Thomas Bolles; Alumni Award — Jerome McArdle; Lawrence Gray Award — Hugh Bemis; Junior High Good Citizen- ship Awards (Boy) Alfred Farrell; (Girl) Margaret Collins; Scholarship award — Ruey Brodine. Monitor Oscar: Captain, Jerome McArdle; Gold Medals: Lieutenants. Katherine Dickinson and Peter Chamberlain, Cafe Lt. Thomas Bolles; Secretary, Joanne Cheever; Green-Gold Medals: Regular monitors; Ruth Beals, Georgette Belisle, Jane Bousquet, Arlene Davis, Audrey Hinds, Janet Hennessey, Bernadette Karpinski, Alice Kenyon, Shirley Lamphere, Richard Martin, William Narkiewicz, Clare Parker, Joan Siano, Kay Lou Slobodnjak, Margaret Stowell, Douglas Switzer, Laura Walsh, Stella Jurkoic; Bronze medals: Substitutes; Anita Anderson, Shirley Bacon, John Bustard, Paul Hague, Evelyn Hale, John Hogan, John Kramer, Ann Lawlor, Elizabeth Leahy, Edith Parrott, Robert Ross, Arthur Smith, and Rosemary Tidd. Larry had a girl friend Of whom he did rave and rant; And you could always find them parked Behind the “packin’ plant.” THE SAMPLER BAND Sealed, left to right: L. Graybar, L. King, D. Moses, P. Sheehan. N. Haines, J. Longley, J. Ford, F. Danico, J. Morrison, P. Kins- ley, R. Brodine, J. Millette, H. Narkiewicz, F. Bobrowski, P. Cranson, B. Cranson. R. Ross, R. Krupinski, K. Edwards, B. Shat- tuck, J. Laskey, J. Bernatchy, P. Naski, L. Kent, B. Brooks, S. Fuller, R. Whitehill, P. Putnam, W. Golding, T. MacPhee, P. Edwards, A. Wright, A. Bolles. Standing, first row. left to right: J. Hall, G. Cushman, B. Miller, G. Powers, T. Patnaude, V. Ar- buckle, M. Spencer, R. Morrow, J. Kawaky, A. Smith, A. Smith. E. Gould. M. Folsom, P. Millette. P. Clarey. Standing, second row, left to right: G. Rushton, L. Fox, D. Cushman, H. Perkins. R. Miller, R. Kilburn, M. Morrison, C. Blake, B. Noyes, P. Golding, R. Bragg. Standing, third row, left to right: Majorettes: C. Parker, Capt.; B. Parker. P. Perkins. R. Marino, D. Robinson, F. Mellish, L. Nadolski, head majorette; B. Blake. D. Wisell, S. Buxton, M. Blood, L. Fair. M. Kenny. ORCHESTRA Pianists — G. Rushton. S. Black, C. Burns. Seated, left to right: B. Laskey, E. Lillie, J. Faulkner, M. Chesley. G. O'Dette. M. Collins. N. Center. F. Belzcak. D. Chesley.S. Lillie, J. Fine. K. Edwards, B. Cranson, P. Cranson, F. Bobrowski. J. Millette. H. Narkiewicz. P. Kinsley. P. Edwards, A. Wright. L. Kent. B. Brooks. Back row. left to right: D. Cushman, H. Perkins, M. Folsom. P. Millette, P. Clarey. P. Golding. 62 THE SAMPLER MUSIC BAND As a result of long and hard rehearsals. Mr. Martin’s band had a mas successful par. in the activities of the school. Smart and flashy in their uniforms, they added a good deal of spirit to our football and basketball games. On the more serious side, fall and spring concerts were given in addition to exchange assembles with other schools. They attended the Audition Festival at Brattle- boro. Eighteen representatives were sent to either the Vermont or New England Music Festivals. SWING BAND The ever popular Swing Band has been in de- mand professionally and has kept busy entertain- ing us kids at the Friday night dances. Its talent and popularity contributed much to the success of the Spring Concert held on May 4. ORCHESTRA With the addition of some promising players in the string section, the orchestra filled the high school auditorium with soft, sweet music con- trasted with pompous, man lal airs to sooth and stimulate the minds of Play-Night enthusiasts before and between the plays. The versatile musicians, capable of playing light-heaned themes as well as those of Beethoven and Tchaikowski. gave a fine interpretation of “Procession of the Czarda, in a very successful Spring Concert. As the last strains of Pomp and Circumstance” echoed from the walls of the Opera House on graduation night, most of the members of the orchestra packed away their instruments and music until another year. Mr. Martin and the orchestra have contributed much to the school's musical activities this year. Besides adding their touch to the plays and the graduation exercises, the teen-age long-hairs pre- sented their part in the fall and spring concerts. The orchestra attended the State Auditions in Brattleboro and sent eight representatives to Burlington to the Vermont Music Festival. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club, under the excellent direction of Miss Bedell, has made a number of appearances this year. Looking very professional in their robes, they gave the annual Christmas program, which was, this year,’ a straight concert with soloists. MUSIC This sprang the Glee Club was very well received at Springfield where they combined with the band for an assembly. Later in the spring the choir traveled to the State Auditions held in Brattle- boro. A most successful Spring Concert was also given May 4 in the Auditonum. Representatives from the Glee Club attending the New England Music Festival were Patricia Millette. Louisa Nadolski, Roger Miller and Robert McBride. The Junior High Glee Club has worked hard at their rehearsals which are held once a week. They also assisted in the spring concert on May 4. There is a lad called Chuck.” Who once owned a truck This truck was red and gieen And could almost always be seen Puffing and banging up the hill To reach its destination in Gageville But now the poor boy in frustration Can't raise money for its registration. Cycles A butterfly's life extends three days Among the flowers; three days it plays. Flitting and flying, doomed to disaster; Down he dives, alights on an aster. Folding his wings he soon stops abreathing. But now on his nest a new 'flv is teething. J. Graham Hotchkiss Paulette and Dick started talking. So “Mac” rose from his chair and said mocking; “I think you’re both very flip and rude, I just don’t understand your attitude.” 63 THE SAMPLER SWING BAND Front row, left to right: G. Rushton, T. Patnaude, pianists; R. Kilburn. R. Miller, P. Kinsley, B. Brooks, J. Bernatchy, L. Kent. Second row, left to right: A. Wright, P. Millette, P. Clarey, J. Kawaky. Front row, left to right: D. Robinson, E. Szuch, C. Karpinski, B. Buckley, J. Tyrrell, R. Miller, C. Parker, Miss Bedell, P. Millette W. Quinn, R. McBride, S. Capron, B. Parker, N. Center, B. Shattuck. Second row, left to right: S. Blanchard, L. Nadolski, D Wisell, J. Faulkner, M. Baxter, M. Spencer, P. Kinsley, J. Pickul, R. Brown, M. Dunn, B. Cranson, R. Brodine, J. Morrison J. Millette, M. Blood. Third row, left to right: A. Vaine, R. Hartwell, G. Gay, M. Jeannotte, E. Fox, L. Kent, C. Trombley, H Perkins, R. Trombley, P. Kelly, B. Edwards. G. Rushton, M. Folsom, V. Michaud. Back row, left to right: L. Crosby, D. Stewart A. Bolles, P. Clarey, W. Golding, C. Quinn. THE SAMPLER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President: David Buckley Vice-President: Richard Whitcomb Secretary: Bonita Buckley Treasurer: Betty Fairbrother S.A.B. Representatives: William Quinn, Reginald Hodgkins, George McGuirk COACHES Dorothy Jones: Girls’ Athletic Director Lawrence Hadley: Boys’ Athletic Director George Sanders: Baseball, Asst. Football Richard Streeter: Basketball Gerald McCarthy: Jr. High Sports Richard Sprague: Tennis CHEERLEADERS Peggy Jeannotte, Capt.; Marilyn Pierce, Madeline Cray, Pattie Aylward, Joanne Bushway, Bonnie Buckley. 66 THE SAMPLER BOYS’ ATHLETICS VARSITY FOOTBALL The football season came to a close with as fine a record as we have had in many years — five wins, two losses, and one tie. We opened at home, on September 19 against Windsor and came out on top with a 12-6 victory. It was a hard fought game. After losing to Wind- sor last year, this victory pleased everyone. Chuck Quinn’s passing stood out — seven passes at- tempted and seven completed. The next week the Terriers met Ben-Hi gaining their second win of the year. Chuck went into the game with a 7-7 record. In the third period he lost his grip and a spot pass was knocked down. The game ended with B.F. out in front, 25-0. Quinn completed 12 out of 13 passes. On October 3 we met Brattleboro here in the “Dust Bowl” game. The favored Bratt team scored first. In the second quarter Dick Whit- comb ran 60 yards for a touchdown. At the half we were leading 12-7. Bratt, showing their power that later brought them an undefeated season, scored twice to beat us 19-12. Our line did a real job, making two goal line stands that were some- thing to see. We journeyed to Claremont on the following Saturday. Ray Godsoe recovered a Claremont fumble on the first play. Dick Whitcomb scored soon after to give us a 7-0 lead. This ended our scoring. Claremont scored in each of the last two quarters enabling them to win 13-7. Rutland came to the Falls on October 17 and left with sad hearts after losing the ball game 32-0. It was the first time in years the Hadley men had beaten Rutland. The spell Rutland has held over us is broken. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL The junior varsity football team started the season with a 6-0 win over Windsor but dropped the next four out of five contests to complete a fairly unsuccessful season. The fall series did, however, uncover some promising future varsity material. The backfield discovered Caskins, Grignon, and DeCamp, while the big men in the line were often Langlois, Stack, Hame', Bo'les, and Mellish. These, and others, under the direction of J.V. coach, Mr. McCarthy, ought to give Coach Had- ley a good start on the big rebuilding job for next year. J. V. BASKETBALL Although the Terrier pups did not win many games this season, they got a lot of needed ex- perience. The “pups” have a record of 10 losses and 4 wins in league games. There are some good prospects for a future team. You’ll be seeing some of the pups in action on a varsity team next year. VARSITY BASKETBALL Swishing through the season, the Terriers took eight games and dropped six. A play-off victory over Hartford gave them a berth in the Southern Vermont Tournament. After acquiring the op- portunity, the Terriers dropped their final game to Rutland in the second round of the tourney. Paul Clarey of the Terriers was chosen for the all-tournament team. Again this year Dick Whit- comb was playmaker” of the Terrier team. By scoring a total of 324 points, Whitcomb clinched the matter as to who was the leading scorer in the S. V. L. Clarey and Bashaw were the sharp- shooters from the outside, while the “big three,” Whitcomb, Hodgkins, and Harty, pushed ’em, popped ’em and hooked ’em from and around the bucket. Hodgkins filled the bill for “ball-hawker” of the Terriers and also distinguished himself by swishing 31 points in the M. S. J. game for the highest individual scoring attempt in the league this season. Boasting one of the best reserve benches in the league, the team was often times supplemented with some excellent ball playing by R. White, A. Bushway, D. Stewart, C. Quinn, and D. Buckley. Despite the fact that this was Coach Streeter’s first year at the helm, his success with the team speaks for itself. JUNIOR HIGH TOURNAMENT A smoothly operating Bellows Falls squad landed on top this year for the second time in eleven years. They won the first tournament con- ducted by this high school, in 1944, and had to wait ten years for the second triumph. While they took their final game with ease 49-32 over Charles- town, St. Charles provided another thriller of the evening by defeating Chester in the consolation game 26-23. Paul Clarey was director of the tourney, which is managed completely by the student body and he did an excellent job in hand- ling the details so essential for smooth operation. Bellows Falls placed three men on the all-tourna- ment team: Paul Zeno, Dean Brown, and Teddy Waryas. The other three on the all-tourney team were: Kevin Barry of St. Charles, Frank Smith of Charlestown, and Johnny Rand of Chester. Duncan Stewart was named director for 1955. THE SAMPLER SKIING Gasoline-powered ascent, unassisted lightning descent — swooshing speed with a snow plow stop! The year’s ski team, coached by Mi. Had- ley, practiced at the new playground slope. The absence of adequate snow was the main factor in the lack of inter-school competition. The one meet in which the Terrier slabriders participated was held at Woodstock, with Springfield, Chester, Woodstock, and Windsor opposing. The Bellows Falls team, consisting of Alan Hotchkiss, William Collier, John Kawaky, Ronald Kilburn, Roger Miller, and Arthur Bolles placed third. TRACK With a backlog of six track meets, the Bellows Falls team wound up their 1953 season in Boston at the White Stadium where the New England track meet was held. Bellows Falls was repre- sented by Dave Buckley, Tom Bolles, Delbert Willard, and Dick Whitcomb. B. F. placed no one in the New England meet. The Terrier team had a good season with one first, one second, and two thirds. They placed second in the Southern Vermont meet, an improvement over the third place showing in the same meet in 1952. Going on to the state meet at Burlington, the Hadley men totaled 11 points for 6th place. High scorers for the season were: Dave Buckley, 57 points; Tom Bolles, 323 points; and Delbert Willard, 23 points. Fourteen men received letters in track. TENNIS Mr. Sprague’s 1953 tennis team, with letter-men Tom Bolles, Charlie Bashaw, Bill Narkiewicz, Dick Martin, and Larry Shufeldt, and new comers Paul Clarey, John Tyrrell, Arthur Bolles, Lonny Angell, Roger Miller, and Manager Dudley Bick- ford blazed its way through a nine-match season without a single blemish on its record. The Terrier netsters twice defeated Springfield, Brat- tleboro, St. Michaels, Vermont Academy, and downed Vilas High once. As the above mentioned high schools were the only ones to form teams, the Bellows Falls outfit was undisputed, although un- confirmed, state champion. BASEBALL Mr. Sanders, still at the helm of the baseball team, led his team to one of the best seasons in many a year. With the excellent pitching of Hug; Bemis, who had a record of 8-1, the team mad; one of its best records. The baseball team last year took the Souther Vermont title and was runner up for the stait Some of their impressive games were wins over Springfield and Keene. They defeated Keen- twice, although Keene took the N. H. State title The best batting average was held by Reg Hodg kins with a .359. The team’s record was 12 win- and 3 losses. INTERCLASS BASKETBALL With a thrilling overtime defeat of the Junior the Senior team grabbed the interclass competition crown, remaining undefeated in the six game' The Juniors and Sophomores finished with iden- tical 3-3 records, while the hapless, but game Freshmen were always the losers in the six week- competition. On Tuesday, March 23, the high-riding senior- extended their undefeated streak to 7, as they rolled over a fighting faculty five, 55-45, a fitting climax to their high school competition. On Free Verse I am in favor of free verse; It has no rhyme nor meter. And I can think of nothing worse Than thinking up a last line for this. Senioritus Senioritus a disease not rare Every fall it’s in the air; The symptoms, they are plain to see; It’s just a case of I love me. Apologies to Carl Sandburg Mr. McCarthy comes down the aisle on his tip toes; He stands looking over his students’ shoulders on silent haunches And then moves on. 68 THE SAMPLER VARSITY FOOTBALL First row, left to right: E. Shaughnessy, R. Whitcomb. H. Perkins. P. Clarey, R. Trombley. L. DiBernardo, W. Muzzey, J. Cunning- ham. R. Hcdgkins. Second row. left to right: C. Trombley. Ass’t Coach Sanders, A. Bolles, C. Quinn. W. Mann. D. Buckley, B. Wylie, G. Bousquet, P. Kelly. W. Harty, Coach Hadley. Third row, left to right: F. Waryas, J. Pickul. M. Dunn. F. Bolles, J. Parks, R. Godsoe, J. Capron, P. Langlois. VARSITY BASKETBALL St rou , left to right: R. Hodgkins. Co-Captain; P. Clarey. D. Whitcomb, Co-Captain; C. Bashaw. W. Harty. Second row, leftto shl:G. Aumand, Mgr.; C. Quinn, P. Bush way, D. Stewart, R. White, Coach Streeter. 69 THE SAMPLER J. V. BASKETBALL First row, left to right: F. Waryas, J. Stack, N. Langlois, M. Capron, J. Tyrrell. Second row, left to right: F. O’Connor, Mgr.;J. DeCamp, F. Yates, J. Baldasaro, R. Caskins, D. Kangas, Coach Streeter. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Front, left to right: D. Brown, R. Quinn. T. Waryas (Co-Captains) P. Zeno, B. Switzer, S. Podwin. Hack: D. MacPhct (Manager), R. Robinson, B. Miller, B. Merrick, W. Reynolds, R. Robinson, P. Naski, W. Reney, J. O'Leary, G. McCarth) 70 THE SAMPLER GIRLS' ATHLETICS VARSITY BASKETBALL The girls did a terrific job this year. Their final tally read 11 wins and 1 loss. Under the attentive eye of Coach Jones, they not only displayed dis- criminating basketball but good sportsmanship. High scorers of the year were Betty Szuch with 221 points, and Dolores Spinelli, with 157. The traditional St. Albans game provided the strongest opposition of the year. The girls played one of the best games of the year, but the final score read, St. Albans 54, B. F. 51. J. V. BASKETBALL The J. V. also did themselves proud with 8 wins and 1 loss. High scorers for the team were Terry Hanlon with 125 points, and Joanne Doyle who tallied 74. INTERCLASS GIRLS’ SPORTS For the most part interclass soccer was coached by the Senior girls. There are three teams in each period; the winners play off. Betty McElroy, Joyce Anderson, Carolyn Simonds,. Marlene Ken- ney, and Valeda Michaud were captains of the teams in the play off. Marlene Kenney’s team kicked it out with Valeda’s to win with a score of 7-5. Traditional interclass basketball got underway when Frosh beat the Sophomores. The Seniors and Frosh thrashed it out for the championship with Betty Fairbrother and Sis Shaughnessy as referees. Lois Willette coached the victorious Freshmen all the way; Claire Angell topped the scoring field. In a final game the Faculty downed the Freshmen by a score of 41-24. The faculty has been victorious in the two years they have played. The timers and scorers were Terrie Hanlon, Shirley Carter, Mary Ann Morrison, Ruth Vaine, and Carole Angell. New this year are tournaments in shuffieboard, P ng pong, and badminton. These are played after school the last semester and awards will be given to the winners. GIRLS’ TENNIS The girls’ tennis team had a very short schedule dueto bad weather and lack of time; nevertheless, two matches were held with Alstead. Betty Fair- brother managed to come through with top honors in both. Girls receiving tennis medals were: Barbara Kenney, Kay Dickinson, Winifred Golding, Pat Kinsley, and Margaret Barry. Because the courts were being resurfaced this fall, no tennis tournament was held. SOFTBALL The Bellows Falls Lassies had a very successful softball season this year, with a credit of six wins and one loss. With the expert pitching honors divided between Barbara Benson and Frances Byrnes and the competent team work, they ended very success- fully. Miss Santamaria’s Fan Club One day a paper in black and white, Came by my desk and oh! what a sight. On it was names belonged to her fan club, Not known to her as a big hubbub! There stands a senior so mighty and proud. But until he’s a senior he’s under a shroud. He thinks of great things so mystic and deep, That although I’m a junior I’m still in deep sleep. He walks down the halls with a dignified stride. Showing confidence that he cannot hide. But though he’s so mighty, so proud, so tall, He’s had it. For his days are numbered, that’s all! 71 THE SAMPLER VARSITY BASKETBALL First row, left to right: R. Vaine, B. Fairbrother, G. Gay, L. Nadolski, E. Shaughnessy, B. Szuch. Second row, left to right: B. Bet son, G. Rushton, C. Angeli, M. Barry, L. Willette, D. Jones, Coach. J. V. BASKETBALL First row, left to right: F. Griffin, P. Yates, M. Doyle, R. Kropinski, M. Welch, J. Elliott, F. Hitchcock, H.Zeno. Seconds left to right: J. Perkins, R. Marino, P. Bissonnette, J. Doyle. T. Hanlon, M. Morrison, C. Karpinski, C. Byrnes. Third row. Id right: Coach Jones, M. Gallagher, B. Lisai, S. Buxton, C. Angeli, S. Carter, D. Wisell, Mgr. 72 THE SAMPLER DAVE’S SERVICE STATION David E. Costin HOT POINT APPLIANCES MOBIL PRODUCTS EVINRUDE MOTORS NELSON C. FAUGHT CO. Royal Typewriters Compliments of MOORE THOMPSON Compliments of DAN BOSWORTH Watchmaker Jeweler 26 Westminster St. Tel. 368 Bellows Falls, Vt. 74 THE SAMPLER Compliments of COSTIN’S GARAGE MURRAY WOOD HEEL CO. Pontiac Sales and Service PRENTISS W. HAINES Plumbing - Heating Fuelite Bottled Gas Service See us at our new location Bridge St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Tel. 69-W. Compliments of N. O. COTE JEWELRY- GIFTS ROBERTSON PAPER COMPANY Waxed and Oiled, Printed and Unprinted Bellows Falls, Vt. Agents for Bulova, Gruen, Girard-Perregaux, Papers Hamilton, Croton and Eterna Watches Gifts of all kimls Diamonds from $25 to $350 75 THE SAMPLER THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of Complete Banking Service Checking Accounts - Savings Accounts Safe Deposit Boxes - Automobile Loans J. J. NEWBERRY CO. Member Federal Reserve System Your Friendly Variety Store Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. “STUDEBAKER” Compliments of COTA COTA “The car with more in ’54” FARR’S GARAGE Tydol Service Station Tel. 566 21 Tuttle St. Shell Fuel and Range Oil Bellows Falls, Vt. Tel. 767-W 76 THE SAMPLER For News About Bellows Falls High School Read the Bellows Falls Times THE SAMPLER Compliments of HOTEL WINDHAM E. J. TYRRELL and HETTY GREEN MOTEL Electrical Contractor Domestic - Commercial - Industrial Wiring Electrical Supplies and Lighting Fixtures WOODWARD FLORIST 18 Front St. Corsages, Cut Flowers, Plants Tel. 860 Bellows Falls, Vt. Walpole, N. H. Compliments of CRAY CHEVROLET SALES INC. KANE HEALY Monument Sq. Tel. 331 ESSO SERVICE STATION Bellows Falls, Vt. Range and Fuel Oil “Our service is as near as your telephone” Phone 686 NEW AND USED CARS 78 THE SAMPLER Compliments of GAY’S EXPRESS INC. 79 THE SAMPLER Compliments of.. . tei fhop E. E. HOWE 19 Henry St. Tel. Conn. Casual and Dressy Clothes Lingerie, Millinery and Accessories Interior Decorating for Misses and Women 49 Square Bellows Falls Vermont BELLOWS FALLS TRUST CO. Bellows Falls, Vermont Serving This Community For Over 50 Years Compliments of Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MISS BELLOWS FALLS DINER $10,000 Maximum Insurance For Each Depositor 80 THE SAMPLER L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY “ Known wherever there are Schools and Colleges” Commencement Invitations Diplomas — Personal Cards Medals Trophies Club Insignia Class Rings and Pins Representative: Mr. Sawyer G. Lee P. O. Box 1 Hardwick, Vermont ESTHER’S Chicken in-a-basket Steaks Seafoods Chops Snacks Wedding Invitations and Napkins THE PALISADES PRESS 83 Westminster Street Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of CHAMBERLAIN MACHINE CO. 115 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls, Vermont 81 THE SAMPLER Compliments of .. . Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL STORES HARTFORD OIL COMPANY 2 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls, Vermont GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP. FENTON HENNESSEY 82 THE SAMPLER CRAY OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS TEXACO PRODUCTS Bellows Falls, Vt. Gas - Kero - Fuel - Diesel Chief CHEEVER TIRE SERVICE Rockingham Road Compliments of . . . Bellows Falls, Vt. Phone 320 Custom Recapping HOOD ICE CREAM Dunlap Tires Good Used Cars Rutland and Burlington, Vermont Kaiser and Henry J Sales and Service 83 THE SAMPLER BELLOWS FALLS CABLE CORPORATION Multi-Channel Community Television 114 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. Tel. 136 Compliments of.. . Compliments of . . . CARL M. PARKER Real Estate and Insurance 57 Square Tel. 940 Bellows Falls, Vt. THE WHITE SPOT Compliments of SALLY’S DRIVE-IN Chicken in a Basket - Sea Food “For Goodness Sake Eat At Sally’s” U. S. Rt. 5 Westminster, Vt. Compliments of New Enriched Tip Top Bread White River Junction, Vt. Watching your weight? 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DiBERNARDO Dry Cleaning — Tailoring Men’s and Young Men’s Pants Sold Compliments of CRAYCO HOTEL Every Room $2.50 per Person 120-A Westminster St. Bellows Falls, Vermont Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of CRAM’S ANTIQUES Westminster Station, Vt. RAY’S ESSO STATION Monument Square Tel. 116-11 Bellows Falls, Vermont THE SAMPLER THE PLUMBING SHOP ON WHEELS Compliments of . . . Dave Stearns PLUMBING HEATING Saxtons River, Vermont SMITH AUTO SALES Buick Sales and Service Tel. 2372 Compliments of Compliments of .. . ECONOMY MARKET HALLADAY THE FLORIST JOHN KARPINSKI, Prop. 89 Atkinson St. Flowers for All Occasions Frozen foods — Second class license Compliments of For Infants’ and Children’s Apparel Shop at JOHN C. CROWLEY JACK JILL Electrical Contractor 16 Square Tel. 31 Bellows Falls, Vt. Bellows Falls Vermont Tel. 912 Cnmplimenls of G. L. DEXTER Roofing STANDARD PAPER COMPANY and Sheetmetal Work INC. Tel. 847-W Bellows Falls, Vt. 87 THE SAMPLER Compliments of... FIRESTONE STORE OLIVER SALES SERVICE S. Furgut Son Barns - Silos - Haymakers Barn Equipment Kelly Springfield Tires Tel. 2312 Saxtons River, Vt. Compliments of . . . Compliments of.. . WILLIAMS BROS., INC. SHATTUCK'S I. G. A. STORE Wholesale Fruits Produce Tel. 132-2 Westminster, Vermont Westminster Station, Vt. Telephone 94-2 BRENNAN WELDMENTS Compliments of .. . Industrial Welding ARMY NAVY Tel. 873 Bellows Falls, Vt. MOORE CO. MT. KILBURN SPORT SHOP PLUMBING HEATING North Walpole, N. H. Saxtons River, Vermont Phone 2252 .1 (loiiil Blare To Stop Amt Have Some Your Drlco Dealer Southern Erieil Chicken 88 THE SAMPLER Congratulations To B. F. H. S., 1954 WHELAN DRUG STORE Compliments of.. . JACKIE REESE Compliments of.. . W. H. BODINE SONS BEAL’S VARIETY STORE AUMAND’S SPORT SHOP Dry Goods - Tobaccos - Candy Sporting Goods Sodas - Toys - Magazines North Walpole, N. H. Open 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. BRAGG LUMBER CORPORATION Compliments of .. . Building Materials AGNESE BEAUTY SHOP “Everything to Build and Beautify the Home Building and Construction Work 14 Russell St. Tel. B. F. 55 89 THE SAMPLER Compliments of .. . THE STAIRWAY RESTAURANT Crayco Hotel DORA WALSH, Prop. Home Cooked Food Congratulations to Class of ’54 ENDICOTT JOHNSON SHOES Bellows Falls, Vt. Better shoes for less money BENNY’S 113 Rockingham St. Tel. 1030 7:00 A. M. to 9:30 P. M. Groceries and Magazines Compliments of . . . DR. BERG Congratulations to the Class of ’54 DAN HOWARD Clothing Shoes Sporting Goods Style-Mart Suits Tel. 443-M Compliments of . . . CHIMES CAFE HIDE-AWAY DICK’S SHOE STORE “On The Square” Bellows Falls, Vt. Look at your Shoes Everyone else does BELLOWS FALLS CASH MARKET A. J. Lisai and Son w THE SAMPLER Compliments of . . . BELLOWS FALLS VILLAGE MARKET Your Friends Trade Here Meats, Groceries and Provisions Second Class License Tel. 642 Free Delivery 8 Oak Street Bellows Falls HARDY A. MERRILL Your Local Farm Supply Store Many items not found elsewhere Tel. 488 Compliments of .. . SIMONDS BROTHERS STORE Phone 3731 Saxtons River Vermont Compliments of FRANKLIN SHOP 40 Rockingham Street “Quality and Latest Fashions” Tel. 917 AL’S HARDWARE STORE “ Next to Al’s Barber Shop” 93 Rockingham St. Bay State Paint and Wallpaper Sunbeam Products - Pyrex Presto Products - Revere Ware Products Stanley Tools Compliments of WINSLOW BROS. SMITH CO. JANCEWICZ SON Roofing Contractors and Dealers Morgan Street Tel. 382-W Compliments of BOLLES BOLLES 91 THE SAMPLER SAXTONS RIVER INN Good Food Compliments of . . . Comfortable Rooms FRANK ADAMS CO. Phone 2111 Compliments of . . . CONNELLY FUELS Compliments of . . . WILLIAM KRATKY Tel. 1000 Bellows Falls, Vt, “Live Poultry Since 1925” Compliments of .. . DR. R. N. BUCK Compliments of . . . 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HADLEY INSURANCE INC. PRESTON H. HADLEY KANE’S PHARMACY “As close as pour Telephone” 13 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls Vermont Tel. 981 Compliments of .. . RALPH S. BRESLEND Realtor Tel. 236 Bellows Falls Compliments of . . . THE CARPENTER-McARDLE CO. PRESCOTT TAXI Prompt - Courteous Service Radio Equipped Tel. 788 Rockingham St. opp. Fire Station Dependable Insurance of all kinds THE E. L. WALKER INSURANCE INC. Trust Co. Bldg. Compliments of MICHAEL F. POWERS, M. D. 96 THE SAMPLER J. J. FENTON CO., INC. “Always Reliable” Compliments of CHAMBERLIN'S Gifts and Dresses Bellows Falls, Vt. NOYES and WHITEHILL HARDWARE CO. Mooris Paint Imperial Wall Paper Housewares 20 Square Tel. 144 Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of . . . Bellows Falls Dry Cleaners Complete pickup and delivery 2 Day Counter Service (at no extra charge) 3 Day Truck Service 115 Rockingham Street Tel. 971 Bellows Falls, Vermont Knitting and Embroidery Accessories Free Instructions LEOLA’S KNICK KNACK SHOP Bellows Falls, Vt. Compliments of . . . HOLLAR’S BARBER SHOP 20 Westminster St. opp. Crayco Hotel Compliments of SUNSHINE FEED STORE Tel. 371-W SHAW’S PHARMACY Bellows Falls Vt. 97 THE SAMPLER BLISS LAWLOR INC. INSURANCE BLISS LAWLOR ACCOUNTANTS Compliments of .. . VERMONT SAVINGS BANK Bellows Falls, Vt. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation $10,000 Maximum Insurance For Each Depositor Compliments of BURT ANCHOR CURB CO. Compliments of NO. WALPOLE CASH MARKET S. KARPINSKI, Prop. North Walpole, N. H. Tel. 599 The complete news and picture story of all local events is found daily THE BRATTLEBORO DAILY REFORMER 98 THE SAMPLER WESTLAND’S SPORTING GOODS Compliments of.. . H. T. KILLEEN Groceries, Meats, and Provisions Tel. 990 Equipment for every Sport Quincy, Mass. Compliments oj . . . W. C. O’CONNOR Plumbing, Heating, and Artesian Wells Main Street Saxtons River, Vt. Tel. 2725 TENNEY’S LUMBER MILL SAXTON’S RIVER RED WHITE Wetherill’s Paints Groceries — Meats Roofing Building Materials Fresh Fish, Fresh Vegetables Tel. 3121 Saxtons River, Vt. Free Delivery Phone 2171 Compliments of T. P. KENNEY Groceries, Meats, Compliments of . . . A. W. ROUSSEAU And Provisions Tel. 273 99 THE SAMPLER Compliments of ROCKINGHAM PRESS Editor and Commercial Printers and Binders Bellows Falls, Vt. WHITE MOUNTAIN PAPER CO. Compliments of . . . STANLEY’S BARBER SHOP Compliments of DAVID PIERCE 100 THE SAMPLER WESTMINSTER RESTAURANT MORTON MOTORS FINE FOOD Ford Garage New Menus and New Prices New and Used Cars and Trucks Tel. 25-2 24 Hour Service Westminster Vermont BROOKS SALES STABLES Compliments of Rockingham Road Bellows Falls, Vt. GEORGE PAGE Livestock Commission Auction Sales Every Saturday at 1:30 P. M. Draft and Saddle Horses on hand at all times ESQUIRE MFRS. OUTLET 73 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls, Vt. CHECK-R-BOARD Purina Chows Farm Supplies Seeds Fertilizer T l. B. F. 719 101 THE SAMPLER WHERE? AT BENSON’S BARN Where you have fun Round and Square Dances Saxtons River Vermont Compliments of . . . STAR RESTAURANT and STAR HOTEL HOWARD’S Fop Harness and Supplies Sporting Goods Camera Supplies Toys-Coal F ertilizer-Cement Farmers’ Supplies Paints and Oils Sea Howard’s First HOWARD HARDWARE CO. Bellows Falls, Vt. THE L. H. UFFORD CO. Roofing Contractors and Distributors Sheet Metal Work, Insulate Wall Boards, Fibreglass Insulation, Modene Paints 6 Island St. Tel. 428 Bellows Falls, Vt. 102 THE SAMPLER Compliments of . . . NASH SERVICE STATE LINE MARKET OSGOOD’S GARAGE No. Walpole, N. H. Bellows Falls, Vt. Groceries, Quality Meats Tel. 440 Delicatessen The Home of Select Used Cars Compliments of.. . Compliments of . . . DOROTHY BENSON CRANDALL’S ESSO Stanley Party Demonstrator 117 Rockingham St. Saxtons River, Vt. Bellows Falls, Vt. Tel. 3462 BERNARD A. CLARK Plumbing - Heating Compliments of Mobile Flame Gas I lot point Dealer DRS. FRED T. JEWETT Saxtons River, Vt. WILLIAM M. COLLINS Tel. 3282 Compliments of .. . SAXWIN SANDWICH SHOP Home Radio Repair Shop Saxwin Building ROBERT H. FRENCH Saxtons River, Vt. Tel. Saxtons River 2650 after 6 P. M. Grilled Sandwiches and Homemade Pastry Cambridgeport, Vt. 103 THE SAMPLER V L 1 T o c A o 384 DWIGHT STREET HOLYOKE, MASS. 2 Blocks From City Hall WE OFFER YOU • PRINTING OF DISTINCTION • FINE COLOR REPRODUCTION • FINE HALFTONE REPRODUCTION • CLEAN, SHARP BLACKS AND WHITES • FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE FOR YOUR • BOOKS • FOLDERS • PRINTED FORMS FOR PRINTING AT ITS BEST CALL HOL. 21839 104