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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

eMouA4 P z££ Sc6o C e££o€v 'l en untt 1956 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................... 4 FACULTY ......................................... 6 SENIORS..........................................17 UNDERCLASSMEN....................................41 ORGANIZATION ....................................49 CLASSROOM ACTIVITY...............................63 SOCIAL LIFE......................................67 SPORTS ..........................................75 ADVERTISEMENTS ..................................87 3 THEME PAGE Foreword For inclusion in the annals of Bellows Falls High School we the class of 1956 present this yearbook. We have attempt- ed to incorporate within these pages a sense of the expansion both of the school building and of the fields of study and activity open to the students. The theme of the yearbook reflects the activities of our own class, the school life around us, and the feeling of development which we have witnessed. We hope that our Sampler will present you with many hours of enjoyment now and in future years. 'Ht iCe Itey “SutCt 7� Ottcneaoe Sducatco uzC '? zcc£ctie t i Oe 'SuiCt ?or Setter s4 ftenictut Social Life Our Principal Tufts College, B.S.; Columbia University, M.A., Principal; “Be kind to the Freshmen.” “If you look good, that’s half of the game.” Always bus)—frequent trips here and there—a principal both efficient and tops. DR. RICHARD N. BUTLER Superintendent Of Schools Northeastern University, B.M.E., Ilyannis Teachers’ College, Ed.M. A friendly “hello” to all—true Vermont personality—master of all our schools. MR. STANLEY A. WITT Assistant Principal University of Vermont. B.S.; M.Ed. Mathematics. “Golly sakes girl”—makes math a “cinch”—recorder of absentee slips—fabulous clothes—“If you’ll pass in today’s ex- ercise . . MISS EMMA ANDREAE Iowa State Teacher’s College, B.A., University of Wyoming, M.A. Homemaking, Family Rela- tions. Supervisor of Cafeteria anil Guidance Counselor. “Coffee maker” for the facult) sees that we are fed the best—regal walk that “special trip abroad. MISS VIRGINIA BROWN Boston University, A.B., I niver- sity of Vermont, A.M., John Hay Fellow. Yale. English and Guid- ance Counselor. Dramatics Coach. Classroom ringing with guffaws and giggles—“Learn your parts early” patient thespian director. MRS. MABEL M. COTTON University of V e rmon t, Ph.B.. Middlebury, A.M. French. Eng- lish. “Parle francais”—“Allez au tableau noir quizzes almost every day — long assignments — L Ami Hob— blouses and skirts. MRS. ARENA DAMON Burbank Hospital R.N. Always found in the “office.” “Do you think you ought to go home?” “Takes care” of all our kiddies -Florence Nightingale of “56.” MR. PAUL F. DAVIS University of New Hampshire. B.S.. M.Ed., General Electric Sci- ence Fellowship. Science, Mathe- matics. Faculty Manager of Sports. National Honor Society. Audio • Visual Education. Brief case and lunch box “But that’s neither here nor there”—“Thank you” for punctual papers “Don’t apologize” Chief disbursing of ficer in the locker room. MR. GEORGE DOWHAN St. Michael’s College, A.B., Uni- versity of Vermont, M.Ed. Math- ematics, Mechanical Drawing, Camera Club. “I’ve told you ‘umpteen’ times”—“Did I tell you about . . .” Magistrate of me- chanical drawing — “Knock it off.” MR. ALLISON A. GLEASON Keen Teacher’s College, B.Ed. Distributive Education. Baseball Coach. “Take a walk”—habitual grin—constantly telling jokes— diminutive diamond strategist “The buzzer’s buzzed”—combina- tion of light jackets and dark pants. MR. NORMAN GOLDING University of New Hampshire. B.S. Mathematics gruff voice “cut it out”—“What?” A color- ful figure in everyone’s school life - coal black hair—once owner of the shop, but now co-owner of room 13. 9 MR. LAWRENCE W. HADLEY University of Wisconsin. Boys’ Physical Education, Football Coach, Track Coach. B.J. jacket and suntans—“You threw that block too soon”—a low mono- tone—quiet unassuming manner —friend of all—respect from ev- eryone. MISS ANN M. HENNESSEY Keene Teacher’s College. Eng- lish, Guidance Counselor, Stu- dent Employment Director. Me- ticulous dresser—avid sports fan builds citizens for tomorrow a smile for everyone. MISS ELIZABETH HUNT Middlehury College. A.B.. Co- lumbia I niversity, M.A. Guid- ance Director. Social Science. Guidance is her business—ac- quaints the Freshmen with the new way of life — guardian of scholastic records—a friend when you need one. MR. RICHMOND P. JILLSON St. Lawrence University, B.A. English. Sampler Advisor, School Paper Advisor. “Govern your- selves accordingly.” — Informal sessions after school — those “wonderful” trips to New York —“Vocabulary Lesson V due Fri- day”—“Was this proofread? 10 MRS. DOROTHY JONES Posse Nissen School of Physical Education; Temple University. B.S. Girls’ Physical Education. Girls’ Sports. Shoes for every outfit — anxious coach—“What’s your excuse?”—lost without her showers—aske her how she feels about the new locker rooms “Really girls.” MR. ROBERT KENNEY Keene Teacher’s College, B.Ed.. Industrial Arts. Camera shy—a helping hand to anyone—uphold- er of diversity in Yuletide spirit —clever sign saying “If you have nothing to do. don’t do it here” — collar and coat open — new guardian of the shop. MR. FRANCIS L. LAMBERT Keene Teacher’s College. B.Ed.. English. History. The newcomer with t h e briefcase — “Let’s straighten out” — daily school kindergarten for wayward Frosh — numerous war episodes — “I want it quiet now.” MR. Bl RTON W. MARTIN New England Conservatory of Music, B.M., Instrumental De- partment. “Let’s hear your A”— bashful grin—master of many in- struments—avid supporter of the new band room. 11 MR. GERALD J. McCARTHY St. Michael's College, M.B.; M.A. Sociology, Psychology. Driver Training. Languages. Full of stories—“8:30”—developed a private language — “That’s not the clutch, it’s the brake” guardian of the seniors. MR. JOHN W. MURPHY New England School of Art; Xavier University; Washington University; St. Michael’s. Art. Quiet, helpful, and well-liked quick freckled grins—“A little shading here”—director of those fabulous “Hallowe’en” contests. MR. WALTER J. OLBRYCH North Hampton Commercial Col- lege. Commercial. Accountant for Cafeteria. Sport jackets with those ever so neat how ties—mas- ter of the four wheeled drive tests every Friday—“loves” gum chewers. MRS. PHYLLIS W. PIPER Keene Teacher’s College. B.Ed. Homemaking. General Science, Family Relations. Guidance Counselor. Orchid clothes friendly chats with the girls— “Be as industrious in the way you work as you are in the way you talk”—always found on the third floor. 12 MRS. THELMA QUINN University of Vermont, A.B. Lat- in, Mathematics, Guidance Coun- selor. Homespun humor about her three “angels”—precise enun- ciation—-“tsk, tsk, tsk” with a fluttering of her eyelids—looks out the window for an inspiration —“Latin is mostly blood, sweat, and tears.” MISS CATHERINE SANTA MARIA Salem State Teacher’s College, B.S., Boston University, Ed.M. Commercial, Faculty Treasurer. Head of Monitor System. Com- mander-in-chief of the monitor force—“We’ll take a five minute today”—financial hostess of B.F. H.S.—“Set your margins at 15 and 85.” MR. RICHARD M. SPRAGUE Bowdoin College, B.S., Trinity College, M.A. History, Guidance Counselor, Student Advisory Board, Boys’ Tennis. Loyal sup- porter of the New York Times— “Play both ends against the mid- dle” -Democratic in everything — down-east humor — “Have to salt that away and let it season awhile.” MR. RICHARD T. STREETER Springfield College. B.S. Biology. General Science. Industrial Arts. Boys’ Basketball. The inimitable imitator — bench-side strategist for the hoopsters—model dresser —“Billy the boy artist” during the summer months—snazzy red Chevy. 13 MISS'ROXIE JEAN TALBERT t niversity of Vermont, Social Science. Guidance Counselor. Quick smiles—neat as a pin “Turn around in your seat” great knowledge in Social Sci- ence. MRS. MADELINE M. TOLE New England Conservatory of Music, B.M.: Vocal Music. “Oh. for heaven’s sake” patience of a saint—Wednesday get-togethers master musician — avid music lover. MR. RICHARD P. TREMBLAY Keene Teacher’s College, B.Ed.; Boston College, Ed.M.; Mathe- matics. “I don’t like to go tootin’ my own horn, hut—”—“I’m flab- bergasted”—horn rimmed glasses —insured for everything. 14 JANITORS DAN BROWN BOB O'CONNOR at WORK Left to right: D. BROWN. B. TROMBLEY. B. O’CONNOR, S. PONEK, T. YEITCH. 15 SECRETARIES Mrs. Majella Buckley Mr. Holland's secretary Mrs. N. Richard Butler I)r. Butler’s wife-secretary Mrs. Robert Trombley Dr. Butler's secretary Our greatest victory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall Blue and silver Band 1,2. JANE ISABEL ALDRICH Jane” Conversation never sits easier than when mixed with laughter.' Special Glee Club 1,2; Latin Club 2,3; Hi Schooler 2; Substitute Monitor 4. VIRGINIA ARBUCKLE Ginny” To be merry be t becomes her. ' JOHN FRANCIS BALD ASSARO Keyhole” A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.' Basketball 3; Baseball 3; Latin Club 3; Lt. Governor 3. BRUCE WILLIAM BARBIERI Bruce” '7 agree with no man's opinions; I have my own. Vice-President 1,2,3; Latin Club 2; Special Glee Club 2, 4; Hi Schooler 3; Boy’s State 3; S.A.B. 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Senior Sampler 4; Football 4. 18 NORRIS JAMES BARDIS Birdie” Never say more than is necessary. Track 2,3; Football 3,4. LILLIAN ELAINE BARRY Tilly” She doth little kindnesses which others leave undone. Hi Schooler 4. PAUL EDWARD BASHAW Paul” Cards are the devil's books. Tennis 3; Track 3. MARLENE MARGARET BAXTER Marlene” '7 never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do the day after. Latin Club 2,3; Special Glee Club 2,3,4. W FRANCES ANNE BELCZAK ’'Frances” Silence best speaks the mind. Orchestra 1,2,3,4; All State 2,3,4; Spotlight Club 3; Mon- itor 3,4. JOAN DOLORES BERNATCHY ’’Joan” Whatever happens beyond expectation should be counted clear game. ” Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 2,3,4; All State Band 3, Or- chestra 4; Substitute Monitor 4; Hi Schooler Typist 4; Sampler Typist 4. JOYCE ANITA BIXBY ’’Joyce” All important achievements were once considered an impossibility. ” Latin Club 2,3,4; Monitor 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; Special Glee Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. 20 CLIFFORD FREDERICK BLAKE Cliff” Ignorance is bliss—ignorance of sauing wood, for instance Band 1,2,3; Football 3,4. w RICHARD HENRY BOUCHER Dick” The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. Latin Club 2; Basketball 3,4; Special Glee Club 4; Sen- ior Sampler 4. MICHAEL GERALD CAPRON Mike” In examinations the foolish ask questions that the wise cannot answer. Football 3,4; Basketball 4; Baseball 2,3; Boys’ State 3; S.A.B.4. SHIRLEY LETITIA CAPRON Shirl” A joke is a very serious thing. Special Glee Club 2,3,4; Substitute Monitor 4. 21 ROLAND EDWARD GASKIN Roily” A learned man is an idler that kills time by studying. Boys’ State 3; Football 3.4; Basketball 3,4; S.A.B. Chairman 4. WAYNE TYRONE CLARK Wayne” Some folks spend time, others invest it. KENNETH GEORGE CLAYTON Junior” Every man has a perfect right to his opinion. provided it agrees with mine. Football 3,4; Junior Prom 3; Spotlight Club 4; Monitor 4. 22 BARBARA CLAIRE CRANSON Barb” A blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient.” Swing Band 1.2,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Special Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Girls' State 3; All State 2,3; Treasurer 2,3,4; New England Music Festi- val 3; Hi Schooler 3; Senior Sampler 4; Lt. Monitor 4; A.A. Treasurer 4. FRANCIS HERBERT DANICO Francis” Be thankful that a lot of woe has by passed you.” Science Club 1; Band 1,2; Spotlight Club 4; Special Glee Club 4. D i jf 4 :l NATT LINCOLN DIVOLL, III Link” A smile is the only expression one needs to know.' Football 3,4; Monitor 4. JOANNE DOYLE Jo” Thoughtfulness is the essence of friendship. Softball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4. 23 JOHN JOSEPH ELLIOTT John” Speech is great, but silence is greater Substitute Monitor 4. LORRAINE DORIS FAIR Lorraine” Men, music and merriment—these make living worth while. ” Majorette 2,3,4; Monitor 3,4. MARION FRINK AM Marion ' Little strokes fall great oaks. Substitute Monitor 4. PHILIP LEONADR GOLDING Phil” A merry heart doth good like a medicine Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 2; Tennis 3; Football Manager 3,4; School State Treasurer. 24 ELIZABETH ANN GOUTAS Betty Ann A good appearance is a premium anywhere. Secretary 1; Latin Club 2,3,4; Special Glee Club 3,4; Girls’ State 3; Junior Prom, Senior Hop 3; Monitor 3,4. LLOYD JOSEPH GRAYBAR Lloyd An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. Band 1,2; Hi Schooler 3; Latin Club 2,3, Vice-President 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Substitute Monitor 4; Senior Sampler 4. TERRIE LEE HANLON ttrp • 99 I erne '7 wish he would explain his explanation. Latin Club 2,3; Basketball 3,4; Spotlight Club 4; Sub- stitute Monitor 4. JOHN JOSEPH GRIGNON Greger A keen wit is the essence of joy. Special Glee Club 1; Latin Club 2; Track 2.3; Boys’ State 3; Football 3,4; S.A.B. 3,4; Spotlight Club, Vice- President 4; Hi Schooler Typist 4; Monitor, Captain 4; Vice-President 4. 25 RAMON EUGENE HARRINGTON Ray” Many men are wise, but few are good friends Baseball 1,2,3,4; Substitute Monitor 4. RUTH ELEANOR HARTWELL Ruthie” The best you get is an even break. Special Glee Club 1.2.3.4; Spotlight Club 1,2,3 4; Latin Club 2. MARY ANN HOULIHAN Mary Ann Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.” Hi Schooler 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Monitor 3, Secre- tary 4. WILLIAM PATRICK HARTY Bill” Never say more than is neccessary. ” Class President 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 3,4; Football 2,3,4, Co-captain 3,4; Baseball 2,3; Fresh- man Citizenship Award 1; School State, Attorney General 2,3; Boys’ State 3; Hi Schooler 2,3; Athletic Award 3; Journalism Award 3; National Honor Society 3,4; A. A. President 4; Prom General Chairman 3. 26 He knew the precise psychological moment when to say nothing. DAVID MATTHEW KANGAS Dingus” A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke. Football 3.4; Boys’ State 3; S.A.B. 4. CLAIRE ELIZABETH KARPINSKI Claire” It's great to be great. but it's greater to be human. Special Glee Club 2,3.4; Spotlight Club 2,3.4; Latin Club 2.3,4, Treasurer 3; Girls State 3; Model U.N. Delegate 3; School State, Secretary-of State 3; Senior Hop 3; Cheerleader 4; A. A. Secretary 4; Secretary 4; Lt. Monitor 4; Senior Sampler 4. 27 PRISCILLA MAE KENNEY Priscilla” So light of foot, so light of spirit.” Tennis 3; Camera Club 3; Majorette 4. RONALD FRANCIS KILBURN Ron” never read a book before reviewing it, it prejudices one so. Skiing 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1; All-State Band 3,4; Spotlight Club 4; Track 3.4; Basketball Mgr. 4; Football 4. GENEIVA LILLIAN KISSELL Gin” The world belongs to the energetic.” Softball 1,2,3,4; Monitor 3,4. LORRAINE CATHERINE McCLARY Lorraine” The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. Monitor 3,4; Camera Club. 28 JOHN JOSEPH McGUIRK John” prefer a comfortable vice to a virtue that bores. Track 3; Football 3,4. THOMAS HUGH MacPHEE Tom” Happy am I from care I'm free. Why arent they all contented like me?” Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3; All State 3; Swing Band 3,4; Spotlight Club 3,4; Special Glee Club 3,4; Football 4. ROSEMARIE MARINO Rosie” It is not necessary to understand things to argue about them” Softball 1,2,3; Majorette 2, Captain 3, Head 4; Basket- ball 3; Hi Schooler Typist 4. ROSE ELLEN MASON Rosie” Silence—more beautiful than any song. Softball 3; Hi Schooler 4. 29 c V GEORGE DANIEL MERKLE Merk” Be silent and safe, silence never betrays you. MARY ANN MORRISON Mary Ann” Just being happy is a fine thing to do.” Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3; All- State 3; Basketball 3; Monitor 3,4. JANET MARY MUNDELL Jan” 'Politeness costs nothing and gains everything. HELEN MARION NARKIEWICZ Helen” It's nice to be naural uhen you're naturally nice. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1; All- State 1,2,3,4; Monitor 3,4. 30 JOAN LINGLY OSGOOD Joanie” True friends know no solitary joy or sorrow Band 1,2,3,4; All State 2,3; Substitute Monitor 4. BEVERLY JANE PARKER Bev” Pandemonium did not reign; it poured Special Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Majorette 2,3,4; Captain 4; Secretary 2,3; Spotlight Club 3,4; Girls’ State 3; All State Music Festival 3; All New England Music Festival 3; Junior Prom 3. THERESA MARIE PATNAUDE 'Theresa” You never know what you can do until you try. Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Tennis 1,3,4; Spotlight Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Hi Schooler 3; Camera Club 3,4; Senior Sampler 4; Special Glee Club 3,4. 31 NANCY MARIE PIERCE Nancy” Good will is the mightiest practical force in the world. Latin Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2; Camera Club 3; Cheerleader 2,3, Captain 4; Substitute Monitor 4; Hi Schooler Typist 4; Senior Sampler 4. BEVERLY JOAN PUTNAM Bev” The world has angels all too few Substitute Monitor 4. WILLIAM HUGH QUINN Bill” '7 often quote myself; it adds spice to my conversation. Special Glee Club 1,2; S.A.B. 1,2,3; Spotlight Club 2; Latin Club 2; School State 2.3; Hi Schooler 2,3; Prom Chairman 3; Boys State 3; Baseball 3; Football 4. JEANNE HELENA RAYT Jeanne” Men were born to lie, and women were born to believe them. Softball 2. 32 PATRICIA IREiNE RENEY “Patty” “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Substitute Monitor 4. HELEN HARDING REYNOLDS “Helen” “There’s no argument equal to a happy smile Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Monitor 4. 33 MARY JANE RYAN “Mary Jane” The best way to have a friend is to be one. 1 Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Camera Club 3; Monitor 3, 4; Hi Schooler Typist 4; Senior Sampler 4. I MAURICE ALDEN SABIN “Mort” He that hath patience may compass anything Monitor 3, 4; Special Glee Club 4. RONALD EUGENE SCALES “Ronnie” “K hat I've been taught I've forgotten; what I know. I've guessed. Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Football 3, 4. 34 ALCOTT LEETE SMITH “A 1” “Goodwill, like a sunny day, sheds a brightness over everything. Hand 1, 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; All-State Band 3, 4; Football 4. AVERY LEETE SMITH “Avery” “The cheerful man's a king. ' Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Swing Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3. 4; All-State Band 3, 4; Football 3. 4. RHONA LOUISE SMITH Rhona “Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Spotlight Club 2. 3, 4; Majorette 2. 3. 4; Monitor 4; Senior Sampler 4. 35 JOHN TYRRELL “Johnny” The day is always his who works in it with serenity and great aims.” Tennis 1. 2. 3; Special Glee Club 2. 3, 4: Latin Club 2; Spotlight Club 3, 4: Boys’ State 3; Model U.N. Delegate 3; Basketball 3. 4; Substitute Monitor 4; Senior Sampler 4; School Stale. Auditor-of-Accounts 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. FREDERICK JOSEPH WARYAS “Fred” “Any game without an error is a dull performance.” I rack L 2, 3; Basketball 3; Football 2. 3. 4; Spot- light Club. President 4; A.A. Vice-President 4; Moni- tor 4. MERITTA EILEEN WEBSTER “Mert” Be not simply good; be good for something .” Special (Bee Club 3. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Band 3. 4; Spotlight Club 4. HEIDI JEAN WETTACH “Heidi” Womens influence is powerful, especially when she wants something” Softball 1. 2; Latin Club 2: Spotlight Club 3; Moni- tor 3, 4. 36 HARRY EDWARD WILBUR “Harry” “There is no love sincerer than the love of food” Baseball 1, 2, 3. ARTHUR EATON WRIGHT “Butch” ‘7 may be as good as I please, if I please to be good.” Band 1; Orchestra 1; Swing Band 1; All-State 1; Latin Club 2; Special Glee Club 2. 3. 4; New England Music Festival 3; S.A.B. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Boys’ State 3. NORMAN EDWARD WRIGHT “Norm” “7 e admits that there are two sides to everything— his own and the wrong side” Baseball 3; Football 4; Spotlight Club 4. JUDITH ANN ZENO “Judy” “A light heart lives long.” Spotlight Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 2. 3; Substitute Monitor 4. 37 The Tops Scholastically Bruce Barbieri Heid Lillian Barry John Tyrrell Lloyd Gray hai William Harty Class Notables Best looking; John Grignon and Heidi Wetlach. Cutest smiles; Mary Ann Morrison and AI Smith. Best dressed best dancers; Ron Kil- burn and Bev Parker. Most likely to succeed; Barb Cran- son and Bill Harty. Class gigglers; Phil Golding and Judy Zeno. 39 Class athletes; Joanne Doyle and Bill Harty. Class artists; Paul Bashaw and Jane Aldrich. Actress and actor; Theresa Patnaude and John Grignon. Most studious; Joyce Bixby and Lloyd Graybar. Most popular; John Grignon and Bev Parker. 7 e , V ' £V o° l FIRST ROW : Left to right: Mrs. Quinn. A. McElroy, J. Ford N. Demmon, j. Millette, M. Koson, J. Pickul, N. Powers N. DeCamp, M. Harty. J. Stack. SECOND ROW: Mr. Mur phy. W. Manning. H. Parry. T. Gray. I . Edwards, J. He Camp, H. O’Brien. J. Parrott, W. Kolesnik, R. Steele, P O Connor. THIRD ROW : L. Kent. C. Angeli, B. Griffin. K Libby, I). Pennock, C. Law lor, C. Gallagher. B. Lent. M. Collins. L. Lanou, C. W illiams. FOURTH ROW: R. Yates, E. Hamel. F. Kelly. J. Murray, S. Ponek. R. O'Connor. M. Tidd. T. Hearne. N. Oakes. E. Rayt. FIFTH ROW: S. Mel- lish. M. E. McDonald, C. Burns, B. Edwards. J. Faulkner. CLASS OF CLASS OFFICERS: Left to right: H. Hauck, Sec- retary; N. Langlois, Vice-President; J. Stack, President; M. Harty. Treasurer. 42 FIRST ROW: Left to right: N. Langlois, H. Hauck, J. Matthews, G. Lacoursere. N. Elliott. L. Relihan, N. Richards. A. Buskey, S. Whitcomb, J. Perkins. J. Morrison, Mr. Glea- son. SECOND ROW: L. Tallman, J. Diggins, J. Lynch, W. Moses. D. Lawrence, L. Groteau, T. Walsh, J. Reynolds, R. Rice, Mr. Jillson. THIRD ROW: R. Wilson, N. DiBernardo. J. Longley, J. Bushway, M. T. McDonald. L. Snow, A. Rhodes, F. Cota, L. King. L. Beauchaine. FOURTH ROW: B. Clace, R. Walker, A. Farrell, F. Jancewicz, L. Chase, P. Hamer, B. Pearson. R. Brown, P. McGuirk, E. Golec. FIFTH ROW: E. W elsh, F. Griffin. M. Gallagher, E. Bartlett. B. McDermott. 1957 S.A.B. REPRESENTATIVES: Left to right: J. Stack, P. O’Connor, J. Longley, N. Langlois. 43 (.LASS OFFICERS: Left to right: M. Cranson. Treasurer; K. Edwards, President; M. Wisell, Sec- retary; R. Quinn, Vice-President. CLASS OF FIRST ROW : Left to right: Mr. Lambert, A. Perozziello. K. Clace, L. Koson, M. Baldasaro, J. Halladay. S. Zielinski. B. Pickul. F. Borges, M. Wisell. R. Quinn. SECOND ROW: Miss Brown. I). Chesley. M. Richardson. G. Moynihan, R. Lecuyer, C. Williams. C. Reardon, D. MacPhee, C. Mark, J. Barnes. THIRD ROW: D. Ferland, S. Belknap. E. Hut- chins. S. Barber, J. Healy, C. Halladay, J. Richards, A. Hat- held, P. Fielders. J. Bushway, A. Foster. FOURTH ROW : W. Wesson. W. Weston. A. Bertrand. B. LaFlam, F. Beam. S. Pod win. K. Divoll, S. Adams, J. Bushway. FIFTH ROW : P. Zeno. R. Boynton, W. O’Connor, E. Lillie, S. Seavey. M. Foley, P. Foster, M. Diggins. 1958 FIRST ROW: Left to right: K. Edwards, M. Cranson, J. Dairy, M. Belknap, S. Black, S. Skeels. N. Hatfield. M. Coury, G. Powers, K. Wood, Mr. Hadley, Mr. Streeter. SECOND ROW: K. Miller. W. Griffin. 1). Garland. S. Kole- snik, P. Manning, E. Lowe. V. Beauchaine. A. Willard. J. Goutas, Mr. Sprague. THIRD ROW: M. Riendeau, V. Dodge, J. Laskey. L. Mark. C. Mosure, A. Fisher, M. Graham. L. Bussino, S. Cota. P. Franklin. M. Capron. FOURTH ROW : T. Robertson, I). Carey. D. Robinson, J. Rice. W. Reney. . Robinson, B. Switzer. C. Wright, T. Waryas, D. Sylvester. W. Reynolds. FIFTH ROW: F. Stacey, L. DiBernardo, M. J. Githens. M. Bolles. P. Sheehan. P. Tidd. D. Brown, P. Reney. FIRST ROW: Left to right: Mrs. Cotton. I). Mclntire, J. Nooks. V. Zielinski, E. Coyne, 15. LeBonte, L. Rogers, M. Bagiev. M. Blanchard, G. Cushman, J. Stewart, S. Zielinski. SECOND ROW: Mr. Olbrych, R. Bush. P. Fielders. L. Lynch. L. Walsh. J. Pickul, T. Veitch, A. Boucher. R. Wareing. D. Dupius, J. O'Leary, A. Reed. THIRD ROW: A. Capron, H. Gallagher. P. Buzzell. J. Mercure. J. Cunningham, B. Law- rence. J. Clark. S. Ward. R. Haley, V. Nichols, B. Cobh. FOURTH ROff : 1). Stocker. P. Wasklewicz, F. Burns, 1). Rogers, D. Ellison, W Mellish. T. Anglem, P. Rice. I). Greenough. B. Miller. C. Kratky, L. Tessier. FIFTH ROff : M. Hearne. B. Coates. K. Boyle, N. Belknap, L. Lillie. B. Johnson, P. Spaulding, K. Steele, 1. W illard, R. Brandon. SIXTH ROW: J. Benson, F. Hall. H. Cobb, H. Cota. CLASS OF CLASS OFFICERS: Left to right: J. Stewart, Treasurer; S. Zielinski. Vice-President: P. Naski. President; N. Haines. Secretary. 46 FIRST ROW: Left to right: P. Naski, N. Haines, J. Fletcher, S. Manning, J. Allen. J. Barry, P. Lucy. B. Kingsbury, J. Biela, T. Reis, P. Connelly, Miss Hunt. SECOND ROW: W. Laskey, J. Dagnoli, N. Garland, J. Barrett, S. Marion, W. Wright, J. Dunn, R. Daner, E. Augustinowicz. M. Lincoln. Mr. Dowan. THIRL) ROW: B. Lawrence. B. Rice, A. Locker- by. L. Stewart, C. Merriam, L. Usher, B. Richardson, L. McDonald, P. Lake. L. Lowell, V. Allbee. FOURTH ROW: F. Hooper, J. Bugbee. R. Bragg, R. Robinson, P. Savoie. F. Patalano, R. Carpenter, E. Willis, W. Reney, T. Mills, R. Nichols. FIFTH ROW: S. Lucia B. Bashaw, J. McCaffrey, L. Burroughs, P. Kent. S. Zeno, P. Trybulski, B. Bugbee. M. Seney, J. Cota. SIXTH ROW: M. Griffin, J. Golec, L. McAuliffe. E. Hinds. 1959 S.A.B. REPRESENTATIVES: R. Wareing. H. Cota. 47 ■ CLASS OF 1960 FIRST ROW: Left to right: Mis� Hennessey, C. Hallowell. J. Niles. Y. Hooper, A. Coburn. S. Thrasher, Sec.; B. Bos- worth, Treas.; S. Frey, V.-Pres.; A. Slizewski, T. Halladay. A. Sweet, A. Franklin, E. Manning, Mr. Tremblay. SECOND ROW : P. Sargent, B. Fontaine. L. Williams, F. Riendeau, J. Noyes. B. Seymour. F. Riendeau. N. LaBonte, 1). Chamber- lain. I). Hill, R. Clough. R. Minnick, R. Pollard. THIRD ROW: C. Dana, W. Merrill, G. Pruden, L. Bashaw, B. Ten- ney, I). Frey, L. LaF'ayette, P. Whitcomb. G. Barnes, J. Smith, J. Sargent, I). DeJrofT. M. Adam, P. Van Schaick, K. Clayton. FOURTH ROW: P. James. L. Seavey. R. Col- lins. I). Nyles, I). Merkle, T. Miller. J. Belknap. L. Cray. P. Atwood, K. Clayton, R. King, J. Wasklewicz, K. Illings- worth. B. Dick, R. Luther. FIFTH ROW: C. Whitcomb, R. Musgrove, J. McAllister, S. Brodine. S. Hakey, S. Bates. M. Tessier, D. O’Connor. S. Brown, A. DiBernardo, A. Lescord. CLASS OF 1961 FIRST ROW : Left to right: Miss Talbert. K. Bartlett. C. Rousseau. I. DiBernardo, A. Fair. P. Slobodnjak, J. Black, B. F'aught, H. Merrill, C. Stewart. W. Zielinski. M. Grysko. S. Stewart. E. Thomas. A. Golec. SECOND ROW : L. Roy. A. Parker, E. King, I). Bergeron. C. Barber, E. Cunningham. S. Dana. C. Cranson, I). Hadley, J. Lashway, E. Fielders, J. Sargent, R. Cushman. 48 TVe 72eue£otfiect s4(UCttte4- 49 STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD FIRST ROW: Left to right: J. Grignon, F. O’Connor, M. Capron, R. Gaskin, J. Stack, A. Wright. SECOND ROW: N. Langlois, J. Longley, E. Lillie, C. Whitcomb, S. Githens, W. Zielinski, Mr. Sprague. THIRD ROW: B. Barbien, D. Kangas. H. Cota, B. Switzer, D. Niles. R. Wareing Each year there is a state Student Council Convention held in the home town of the state president. This year it was held in Stow?e, Vermont. Mr. Sprague drove the three representatives from Bellows Falls to Stowe on Friday, November 18. The delegates from Bellows Falls were Carol Whitcomb, Richard Wareing, and Elena Lillie. The group visited the state capitol at Montpelier. After arriving in Stowe each individual reported to the home where he or she was to spend the night. The delegation then attended groups called buzz sessions” which talked over school problems and projects. An informal dance that night afforded the group some social life. A general assembly congregated Saturday morning and the officers for the coming students council year were elected. More buzz sessions” were held in the afternoon. A bus tour of Stowe closed the Convention. OFFICERS: Left to right: M Capron, Vice President; R. Caskin. President; J. Stack. Treasurer: P. O’Connor, Secretary. 50 What’s your vote?—S.A.B. meeting. Left to right: L. Graybar, Vice President; R. O'Connor, President; M. E. McDonald, Secretary; M. Harty, Treasurer. Latin Club this year met about fifteen times. The members enjoyed film strips and slides at the earlier meetings. Refreshments were served by the planning committee, which had charge of the ac- tivities this year. At our Saturnalia meeting we played the American version of many of the famous Roman games. The Roman Banquet was held in the gym again this year with “people on the floors” Roman style. A new activity was added in the showing of “The Last Days of Pompeii,” a movie sponsored by the Latin Club. LIKE THE ROMANS FIRST ROW’ Left to right: Mrs. Quinn, F. Jancewicz, M. Tidd, W. Moses, F. Kelly, K. Divoll, M. Harty, R. O’Connor, L. Graybar, M. E. McDonald, G. Moynihan. K. Edwards, E. Reardon, J. Goutas. A. Bertrand. SEC- OND ROW’: T. Patnaude, M. Belknap. J. Barry, R. Wood, M. Graham, S. Black, E. Goutas. B. Parker. N. Pierce., K. Clace, A. Perozziello, J. Millette, L. King. M. Baldasaro, S. Zielinski. THIRD ROW: C. Karpin- ski, C. Hallady, P. Sheehan. M. Wisell, M. T. Mc- Donald, H. Hauck, J. Bixby, J. Richards, M. Houlihan. M. J. Ryan, J. Hatfield, M. Coury, G. Powers, J. Per- kins, M. Capron. FOURTH ROW: B. Edwards, C. Burns, C. Angeli, L. Kent, M. Foley, E. Lillie, B. Griffin, K. Libby, C. Gallagher. P. Foster, M. Diggins, 51 M. Kithens, L. DiBernardo, M. Cranson, J. Faulkner. THE GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW Left to right: B. Edwards, T. Patnaude, J. Faulkner, II. Hauck. M. Baxter, J. Bixby. A. Wright, M. Webster, J. Tyrrell. R. Hartwell, M. Belknap, M. Wissel, J. Richards, S. Black, E. Lillie, Mrs. Tole. SECOND KOU : K. Edwards, R. Wareing, C. Mark, F. Danico, T. Dunn, J. Goutas, K. Divoll, M. Sabin, T. MacPhee, L. Chase, B. THE GLE Under the direction of Mrs. Madeline Tole. who was taking Miss Bedell’s place during her year’s leave of absence front Bellows Falls, the (dee Club has had a very interesting year. The Glee Club, consisting of 16 sopranos, 16 altos, 10 tenors, and 7 basses, elected its officers at its first meeting. The result of this election was John Tyrrell, president, and Meritta Webster, secretary and treasurer. On October 31 the Glee Club and members of the music class attended a concert at Northfield, Mass., by the famous contralto, Marian Anderson. The 15th of December the Glee Club presented its annual Christ- mas concert. The first presentation was given during 8th period to the student body and the second in the evening for the public. Pearson, R. Boucher, R. Brown, B. Barbieri. TIIIRI) ROW': B. Parker, E. Goutas, R. Wood. J. Morrison. B. Lent. B. Cranson, L. Kent, C. Burns, P. Buzzell, P. Fielders, L. Snow, S. ( apron. 101 RTH ROW: B. Halladay, M. Capron, S. Cota. J. Millette, 11. Reynolds, C. Karpinski. E CLUB Three students represented Bellows Falls at the New England Music Festival at Claremont, New Hampshire March 22. Claire Karpinski went as second soprano, with Larry Chase and Bruce Barbieri as first tenor and first bass, respectively. May 3, 4, and 5, seven students attended “All State ' from Bellows Falls. People selected were Judy Faulkner, Carolyn Burns, Meritta Webster, John Tyrrell, and Brian Pearson. They worked with other students from all over the state in preparing “Requiem” and “America, Our Heritage” for a concert. In the spring they presented the annual Spring Concert. Among the numbers performed was an arrangement of songs from “South Pacific.” FIRST ROW Left to right: Miss Santamaria, M. Sabin, L. Graybar, F. Waryas, J. Stack. N. Divoll, C. Karpinski, T. Patnaude, J. Grignon, M. Houlihan. B. Cranson, K. Clayton. K. Harrington. P. Bashaw. J. Elliott, J. Tyrrell. H. Reynolds, B. Putnam. SECOND ROW Left to right: J. Perkins, F. Griffin, M. T. McDonald, II. Hauck, L. Bell, S. Capron, M. Ryan, J. Zeno, J. Osgood, E. Welch, L. Fair, B. Parker. E. Goutas, G. Kissell, R. Smith, F. Cota, J. Bushway. J. Center. THIRD ROW left to right: N. Powers, J. Millette, J. Rice, R. Hartwell, M. E. McDonald, M. Gallagher. B. Griffin, M. Morrison, C. Burns, J. Aldrich, M. Sabin. J. Doyle, 11. Wettach, J. Bernatchy, I . McClary, N. Pierce. FOURTH ROW: S. Mellish, 0. Angeli, T. Hanlon, H: Narkiewicz, J. Bixhy, F. Belczak, M. Collins, P. Reney. OO POLICEMEN OF THE CORRIDORS OFFICERS, FIRST ROIC, Left to right: Mary Ann Houlihan, Sec- retary; Miss Santamaria. Advisor; Claire Karpinski, Lieutenant; John Grignon, Captain; Theresa Patnaude. Cafeteria Lieutenant; Barbara Cranson, Lieutenant. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Jillson, L. Kent. J. Perkins, J. Faulkner, C. Burns. C. Angeli, H. llauck, M. Graham, S. Black. J. Millette. M. E. McDonald. D. Pennock. Miss San- tamaria SECOND ROW: F. Griffin, J. Barry, K. Libby, B. McElroy, J. Logley, M. T. McDonald, R. O'Connor, A. Far- rell, N. Powers. THIRD ROW: J. Grignon. J. Bernatchy, R. Smith, M. Ryan, N. Pierce, T. Patnaude, B. Edwards, M. Collins, T. Veitch. FOURTH ROW: M. Houlihan. L. Barry, B. O’Leary. R. Mason. H. Narkiewicz, J. Rice, R. Marino. FIFTH ROW: T. Gray, W. Moses, B. Miller, R. Skeels, G. Moynihan, J. DeCamp. THE “LOCAL” NEWSPAPER WORKING OVERTIME STANDING: M. Graham. SITTING: B. Edwards. 54 FIRST ROW', Left to right: Mr. Jillson, Advisor; B. Cran- son, Business Manager; J. Tyrrell, Photographer; B. Bar- bieri. Editor-in-chief; C. Karpinski, Production Manager; R. Boucher, Assistant Photographer. SECOND ROIC: R Smith, J. Bernatchy, Typists; T. Patnaude, Co-editor; N. Pierce, M. Ryan, Typists; L. Graybar, Co-editor. SAMPLER WORKERS New York City—Here we come! T. Patnaude, C. Karpinski. J. Tyrrell, B. Barhieri, R. Jill- son, L. Graybar. How about that copy on Glee Club? We’ve got to meet that deadline Monday! These and other exclamations may have been heard throughout the year coming from room 24 where the busy Sampler Board spent many hours preparing for this book. Perhaps a great deal of this preparation began last October when on the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth of that month five members of the staff and Mr. Jillson journeyed to New York City to attend the annual Columbia University Press Con- ference. It was here that the students learned what was expected of them as a yearbook staff. They dis- covered what makes a good yearbook by attending various excellent lectures on photography and gen- eral all around planning, financing and production of a good yearbook. During their free time the board visited the United Nations building, the NBC studio at Radio City and attended the movie “Cin- erama Holiday.” The group stayed at the Knicker- bocker Hotel, and the stay was climaxed with a banquet at the Biltmore Hotel. However, this wasn’t the climax of the trip for this group. Driving through the pouring rain they found, upon reaching Stamford, Connecticut, that they were stranded. They were isolated by one of the biggest floods of the year! The group along with many other people, spent the night in an elementary school that had ben taken over by Civil Defense authorities for emergency quarters. The group left Stamford at 6:45 a.m. and arrived home about 4:00 p.m. 55 SHUTTERBUGS FIRST ROW. Left to right: S. Zeno, L. Usher. A. Hatfield, B. McElroy, M. Koson, T. Reis, P. Connelly, B. LaBonte, H. Hauck, Treas., S. Ponek, Vice Pres.. R. O’Connor, Pres., M. T. McDonald. Sec.. M. Ryan. K. Clace, M. Graham, S. Black. J. Stewart. M. Seney, Mr. Dowhan. SECOND ROW: K Steele. D. Dupuis, R. Wareing, D. MacPhee, S. Marino, W. Wright, J. Bugbee, R. Doner, E. Augustinocwicz, F. Pata- lano. R. Bragg, F. Kelly. W. Reney, F. Jancewicz, F. Hall, A. Farrell, E. McDonald. THIRD ROW: T. Veitch, C. Williams. J. Millette. J. Longley. C. Gallagher, N. DiBernardo, K. Libby, B. Griffin, P. Foster, M. Diggins, S. Belknap, J. Barry, L. DiBernardo. M. Cranson. P. Sheehan, S. Lucia. FOURTH ROW: B. Cranson, T. Patnaude, F. Griffin, B. Edwards, J. Faulkner. M. E. McDonald. L. Kent, C. Angeli, E. Lillie, N. Belknap, P. Trybulski. M. Wisell, L. McClary, J. McCaffery, J. Tyrrell. A. A. OFFICERS FIRST ROWy Left to right: F. Waryas, Vice Pres.; C. Karpinski, Secretary; B. Cranson, Treas.; W. Harty, Pres. SECOND ROW, left to right: I). Kangas. S. A. B. Rep.; M. Capron, S. A. B. Rep. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TEA FIRST ROtF, Left to right: L Barry, R. Smith, H. Nar- kicwicz, B. Cranson, C. Karpinski, E. Goutas, J. Bixby. SECOND ROIF: W. Harty, J. Tyrrell, W. Quinn, B. At 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, the 20th of March, the five senior members of the National Honor Society pu‘ on a tea in Room 27 for the eleven new “So- ciety” members and several of the faculty. The students in charge were Joyce Bixby, William Harty, Bruce Barbieri, Lloyd Graybar, and John Tyrrell. New members were Rhona Smith, Lillian Barry, William Quinn, Barbara Cranson, Claire Karpinski, Barbieri, M. Webster, H. Wettach, M. Houlihan, D. Kangas, L. Graybar. Helen Narkiewicz, Betty Ann Goutas, Maretta Web- ster, Heidi Wettach, Mary Ann Houlihan, and David Kangas. The faculty members present were Mr. Davis, who welcomed the new members and gave the his- tory of the National Honor Society, Mr. Holland, who gave a speech, Miss Santamaria, Mr. Witt, Miss Brown, and Miss Hunt. W. Harty serving refreshments Io H. Narkiewicz and R. Smith. SPOTLIGHT CLUB FIRST ROW, Left to right: Mrs. Quinn, Miss Brown, K. Glace, S. Cota, M. Baldasaro, S. Zielinski, N. DeCamp, J. Grignon. M. Gallagher, F. Waryas, G. Moynihan, K. Edwards. R. Wareing, T. Gray, J. DeCamp, Mr. Lambert. SECOND ROW: H. Hauck, 11. Wettach, M. Ilarty. F. Griffin, M. Wisell, R. Hartwell. J. Perkins, J. Zeno. M. Capron. R. Wood. M. Graham. S. Black. B. Parker, R. Smith. THIRD ROVf : J. Stack, F. Danico, P. Manning, K. Divoll, S. Adams, T. Mac Phee, P. Golding. F..Kelly, M. Babin. R. Carpenter, E. Mur- ray, J. Tyrrell, R. Yates. FOURTH ROW: T. Hanlon, E. Lillie, M. Morrison, P. Foster, M. Diggins, M. Githens. M. Bolles, J. Faulkner, B. Edwards, C. Burns. J. Healy. FIFTH ROW: B. Barbieri, B. Cranson, C. Karpinski, J. Hall. L. Kent, M. E. McDonald, C. Angeli, T. Patnaude, K. Clayton. DRAMATICS WAS THEIR FANCY OFFICERS: F. Waryas, President; M. Gallagher, Secretary-Treasurer; J. Grignon, Vice President. 58 THEY DISPLAYED INSTRUMENTAL TALENTS BRASSES. FIRST ROW, Loft to right: K. Bartlett, J. Black. P. Buzzell, M. Webster. SECOND ROW: R Bragg. B. Pear- R. Minick, P. Naski. P. Van Schaik. T. MacPhee, P. Edwards, son, P. Golding. WOODWINDS. FIRST ROW, Left to right: S. Zielinski, J. Clark, H. Narkiewicz, R. Musgrove. B. Cranson. SECOND ROW: N. Powers, D. O’Connor. J. Osgood, R. Brandon, S. Brodine, A. Fisher. J. Millette, S. Frey. THIRD ROW: G. Barnes, S. Bates, P. Sheehan. E. Pearson, J. Morrison, J. Ford, L. King. CORNETS: Left to right: D. Frey, T. Miller. W. Bosworth, A1 Smith, Ave Smith, P. Spaulding, T. Patnaude, G. Powers, B. Tenney, G. Cushman. SAXES AND HORNS. Left to right: A. Golec, M. Baldassaro, J. Bernatchy, L. Kent, C. Whitcomb, S. Richards, K. Edwards. PERCUSSION. Left to right: J. Bielo, M. Morrison. R. Kiiburn, B. Fontaine. J. Belknap, A. DiBer- nardo, R. Doner, S. Thrasher. MAJORETTES— Left to right: L. Fair, K. Clace, J. Bushway, P. Kenney; L. Mark ,L. Bussino, J. Perkins, Colorguards; E. Bartlett, R. Smith, S. Skeels, B. Parker. IN FRONT, left to right. R. Marino, J. Halladav. r� o SWING BAND FIRST ROW, Left to right: A. Golec, C. Whitcomb, J. Millette, L. Kent, J. Bernatchy, M. Baldassaro. SECOND ROW: T. Patnaude, C. Burns, T. MacPhee, Al Smith. Ave Smith. STANDING: B. Fontaine, R. Kilburn, M. Githens. ORCHESTRA FIRST ROW, Left to right: F. Belczak, E. Lillie, J. Bixby, R. Musgrove, B. Cranson. J. Clarke, S. Zielinski. SECOND ROW: B. La Flam, M. Collins, S. Thrasher, D. Chesley, K. Divoll, G. Cushman, Al Smith, Ave Smith, K. Edwards, S. Richards, D. O’Connor, j. Millette. THIRD ROW: J. Sar- gent, J. Pruden, S. Zielinski, S. Black. C. Burns. J. Black. K. Bartlett, M. Baldassaro, H. Narkiewicz. J. Bernatchy, L. Kent. STANDING: M. Githens, M. Morrison, B. Fontaine. A. DiBernardo, Mr. Martin. 61 Norman Langlois sworn in by John Baldasaro. William Quinn giving farewell address. BETTER CITIZENS THROUGH PARTICIPATION STEERING COMMITTEE, Left to right: F. Waryas, M. Webster, B. Cranson, L. Graybar. B. Parker, C. Karpinski. SCHOOL STATE School State, as usual, functioned this year under the guidance of the Modern History class. The class was divided into various committees which were co-ordinated under the supervision of the Steering Committee and Mr. Sprague. This year’s School State officially opened on January 4 when the citizens of the various towns were educated. During the following six weeks School State proceeded well, though at times the road was quite rocky. The conventions for the Federalists and Nationalists were generally reputed to have been the best ever. The town meetings also went well. The primary elections were followed by the General Elections Assembly which culminated the advertising of the state candidates. Then came the general elections at which more than five hundred citizens cast their votes. School State came to a close on February 16. The In- augural Ceremony was held in the auditorium that afternoon. Chief Justice John Baldasaro administered the oath of office to Norman Langlois who thus became the second consecutive Independent Governor. School State officially ended that evening w ith the Governor’s Ball at w hich Governor Langlois and the other newly-elected state officials were the honored guests. The state officers lead the Crand March at the Gover- nor’s Ball. Left to right: J. McCaffrey, M. Griffin, M. MacDonald, J. Tyrrell, E. McElroy, R. O’Connor, J. Bushway, N. Langlois. Oeci s4o6uCe tUc. 'KnottdecCye ‘S%o4uCe te t 63 64 Art Chemistry TYPING PHYSICS ENGLISH BIOLOGY (i:. SILENCE IN STUDY fifi FUTURE CLASSROOMS LET’S EAT with Mrs. McAulifTe. tyoutty SociaCctea Stenunect '?%o k Ocvi Pass (he life-saver! Left to right: L. McDonald. H. Gallagher, R. Wareing, M. Kratky. Jump over those??? Left to right: M. Griffin, P. Golding, John Grignon. 7 e 0?'ie4 une t 'TOct t toocC 7e4t The Freshman Reception was held on the night of October 11. John Grignon, master of ceremonies, conducted a ‘ Truth or Conse- quence” show. The freshmen always had to pay the consequence, and this resulted in many humorous situations. Among the many stunts performed was a game in which one couple had to feed another couple bananas. The outcome of this was hilarious! A boys’ quartet and a game in which a life saver had to be passed on a toothpick from one player of a team to another also added much enjoyment to the evening’s events. After the initiation the Freshmen were officially a part of B.F.H.S. and thus danced with the rest of the students to the music of the Swing Band until nine-thirty. The Four Nightingales. Left to right: P. Golding and J. Grignon presiding; J. Dagnoli, P. Savoie, J. Dunn, A. Reed. 68 THE JUNIORS BAD FAREWELL1 TO THE SENIORS, OF ’55 WITH K THE JUNIOR PR riday night. Aurtl'22, WSS after two or three of rushing ground to feet thejgym decorated, -odd couples arrived at “T1ye Penthouse Ser- . ade.” Tlie SXvasKyery drearily with city build- ings silhou jril agaiitst the- dark blue sky. Many silver stars NK$mg from the ceilirjg giving the out- door effechJrTthp middle of me ceiling a huge ball float'etl'TjAer an umbrella table. The chaperones sat comlprtably in lawn chairs, under a red and white awning. Allen) Kendall and his band played on a stand decked w th forsythias. Behind them hung a large silver star with, a bjjjp spot- ight on it giving a sky effect. The couples sat around Hhe sides at small tables hovered' with blue. After bidclmg the chaperones good' night, the iuniors closed the Penthouse doors-'at 12:00 leaving with many happy menvSpies o( stars, city buildings, and a wondyrf iLevelling. 'tHc ' A iYU A ) Left to right Claire liglits. w Mr. and Mrs. Jillson guests of honor at the Allan Kendall’s vacated orchestra stand. “Penthouse Serenade.” 69 AND THE SENIOR H Amid oversized lollipops and dar ’56. on June 10, proudly, .passetKQw .-'' 'Vaze in fascination, St the splendor oi our Tast bi( ' : . pusiailas truljV vKa dy KingdtimVv ‘ • '_ _.i _� ,„urXs _KV.v -iu_ u xi . The couples were itft the litl11,w1iile vAhilky VC. iy” floated over- om Pfto’rt t'dlleT� wyth Jr. Mint tables . Man a«:r isic of AIJe-ji enTlalbs QrcJuistra which seated i Mi f fTh Hig Tidc-Candy hvthijain. We danced around a giant cone of cotton candy.. tClkich was. topped with sparkling T « pink angel hair, ' j y As the evening progressed, a King an Qpe -fi re chosen ,f om Aha seniors to reign over our KingdomT Af the magical hour it mulnij hC'we reluctantly took a last look around and left this, our land) to gdhmne and dream of the magnificence of Kandy Kingdum. 1 _ j l9ss Betty Ann Coutas and Billy Rousseau before the “cotton candy.” 70 Dianne Wisell and Louis DiBernardo—“Queen and King of Kandy Kingdum.” The Christmas Tableaux. “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” sings the Glee Club. THE GLEE CLUB GREETED THE CHRISTMAS SEASON CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Tole, presented their Christmas concert on December 15, 1955. To produce the impression of a “Carol of the Bells” in the distance, this song was sung in the foyer. The group, singing the processional “0 Come Emmanuel,” then walked onto the stage. The “Musical Christmas Carol” was just the beginning of an outstanding program filled with variety. One of the high lights of the evening was “The Birthday of a King,” which was arranged for the male voices of the chorus. Judith Faulkner’s soprano solo and Jeanne Healy’s interpretive dance resulted in an excellent and interesting combination in “I Wonder as I Wander.” The spiritual “Go Tell It on the Mountain” was supplemented by the soprano voice of Shirley Capron and the tenor of Larry Chase. A bit of Old English music was presented tyith the carol “What Child is This.” A tableaux consisting of the Holy Family and the Wise Men filled in the background of the Three Christmas Scenes, “The Wise Men,” “Carol of the Shepherds,” and “Lullaby for the Christ Child.” The traditional carol “Silent Night” ended an enjoyable hour of music. 'I Wonder as I Wander”—Jeanne Healy’s interpretive dance. MODERN PIRATES INVADED THE STAGE OF B. F. H. S. “You will quickly l c parsonilicd, conjugally matrimonified by a doctor of divinity who resides in this vicinity,” sing the pirates to the girls. On April 28-29, 1955, after many weeks of rehearsals, the Bellows Falls High School Music Department, under the direction of Miss Bedell and Miss Brown, presented the “Pirates of Penzance, an operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. Pirates, policemen, gay young female wards, and a Major-General made up the cast. Frederic (Michael Dunnl, a young nobleman who was bound to the Pirate King, and Ruth (Theresa Patnaude), his nurse, shared some amusing numbers. The Major-General’s wards per- formed quite a few group dances. Perhaps the most humorous character was the Police Sergeant (John Grig- non I when he led his force of “not-very-courageous” policemen to track down the pirates. He stormed onto the stage and almost lost his big red wig when he tripped over the footlights. The Major-General’s solo was rpally something. I guess some of us are still wondering how Roger Miller could remember all the words and still sing so fast. The audience got a laugh out of seeing Ruth flirting with the Police Sergeant in the finale. Those two were the comics of the operetta. The characters were all important, but Pat Millette, our “orchestra,” deserved a lot of credit. After the final performance, the entire cast enjoyed a party held at Pat Kinsley’s house. The Major-General. (Roger Miller I center, sings “For I am the very model of a modern Major-General.” Left to right, RACK ROIC: R. flale. S. Podwin. B. Laflam, A. Wright, R. Brown, J. Goutas, P. Golding, C. Mark. K. Edwards. GIRLS, left to right: C. Karpinski. E. Goutas. J. Millette, J. Healy, C. Burns. B. Cranson. B. Buckley, B. Parker. J. Zeno. B. Shattuck. LEADING CHAR- ACTERS IN FRONT, left to right: B. Edwards, S. Darling, J. Falkner. R. Miller, D. Wissell, M. Dunn, H. llauck, B. Pearson. “When constabulary duty’s to be done, a policeman’s lot is not a happy one,” sing the policemen. Left to right: R. Wyman, J. Tyr- rell, D. Stewart. W. Reynolds, P. Edwards, L. Talbert, J. Grignon. “OUR TOWN:” PRIZE WINNING PLAY OF PLAYNITE. “Mrs. Gibbs calming George just before his marriage.” “Mrs. Gibbs (Barbara Edwards! do- ing the ironing as her husband (Norman Wright) looks on.” Emily and George (Jeanne Healy and John Grignon) at rehearsal. PLAY NITE “The Ghost Hunters!” Why anyone knows we don’t believe in ghosts. Well, Stanley Adains, Susan Black, Sylvia Zielinski, and Kenneth Edwards didn’t believe in gliosis either. That was until they found themselves con- fronted with a real honest-to-goodness ghost. That, of course, was the theme of Play Nile’s play for 1955. Any- way our heroes and heroines found that ghosts don’t exist. They found themselves dared to stay in a “haunted” mansion until midnight, and they also found that they were about to meet a real ghost. But, as luck would have it, it was only Francis Kelly who played the part of a burglar. John Murray was the rough, tough, and ready cop that finally caught him. Among laughs and screams, we can rest assured that the play was really enjoyed. The second play of the evening was “Our Town.” John Grignon and Jeanne Healy walked away with best actor and actress awards respectively. Fred Waryas, Norman Wright, Barbara Edwards, Glaire Karpinski, Kenneth Clayton, and Mary Capron rounded out the cast. Of course we can’t possibly forget John Tyrrell who did a magnificent job as stage manager. The main compli- 73 cation of the play was the marriage between John Grignon and Jeanne Healy. Everything finally works out and the two find that they are suited for each other. Extras were Mary E. Doyle, Nancy Powers, Richard Wareing, Francis Danico, Helen Hauck, Suzanne Cota, Jerry Moynihan. Pauline Yates, Terry Gray, James De Camp, Thomas MacPhee, Roswell Yates, and Judy Faulkner. The play was judged as the prize play of the evening. The final play of the evening, “Rich Man, Poor Man,” portrayed Carolyn Burns as the young lady who ran a thrift shop. Her boyfriend, Jim Stack, inherited a sum of money and wanted Carolyn to be his wife. While Jim hid behind a screen in the store, various people of dif- ferent nationalities came in. Jim wanted Carolyn to sell everything the customers asked for because she considered this a good luck omen, so he readily threw his clothes over the screen if Carolyn didn’t have that article to sell. Carolyn finally found that Jim was really poor, and, as love would have it, married him. Others in the play were Verna Dodge, Frances Griffin, Mary Baldasaro, Jean Perkins, Robin Wood, Theresa Patnaude, Mary E. Mc- Donald, Mary Gallagher, Ronald Kilburn, and Philip Golding. Left to right: “Paula, Sarah, Herbert and Mrs. Gage.” Mrs. Quinn and Miss Brown enjoying party at Claire Karpinski’s house following play. THE SENIORS OUTGREW STAGE-FRIGHT SENIOR PLAY At 8:00 P.M. on February 9, the senior play, “Janu- ary Thaw,” was presented to a full house in the Bellows Falls High School Auditorium. The story dealt with the complications arising when a New York family restored an old home in Connecticut only to discover that the title was not clear and the original owners still had a right to live there. Whether the humor arose from the outspoken pair of Connecticut Yankees (Bruce Barbieri and Claire Kar- pinski) calling the unwelcome Gages “Democratic squat- ters,” or from the New Yorkers (Billy Quinn and Barbara Cranson I calling the Rockwoods “Republican hoarders,” it was strongly reminiscent of a decade ago. The homespun laughs of the play fall equally from Barbara Gage and Ceorge Hustcd.” the mouths of all the cast. They were Frieda (Mary Ann Morrison), the wartime maid who ordered her mistress around; Uncle Walter (Maurice Sabin) who divided his tobacco-chewing into his spitting and swallowing days; Matt (John Grignon) who always had girl trouble; jeal- ous George (John Tyrrell) who loved Barbara (Heidi Wettach I hut feared the influence of Matt; and the youngsters of the household, Sarah (Beverly Parker) and Paula (Rhona Smith). Other roles portrayed very capably were the lawyer (Norman Wright), the con- stable (Kenny Clayton) and the “cop” (Phil Golding). Theresa Patnaude, our stage manager, did a very capable job handling the stage requirements. Left to right: “Uncle Walter, Jonathan, Mathilda, and Matt llockwood.” 74 20e St'twed 7 @o t4tn cct StcvicU i xUe TVttA. ■jSr VARSITY FOOTBALL The 1955 edition of the Bellows Falls Terriers opened their season with a convincing 33-6 victory over Wind- sor’s Yellowjackets before the characteristic contingent of curious critics. The Purple featured a splendidly bal- anced attack which proved to be too much for the Prison- Towners. Half-back Johnny Grignon struck paydirt twice to lead the touchdown parade. Journeying to Bennington the Hadleymen faced their first real test of the young season against the Catamounts. The Purple aerial attack was clicking all afternoon, and it provided the margin of victory for the Terriers. The forward wall was brilliant in this contest as it continually bottled up a reputedly- powerful Catamount attack. On Saturday next the Ter- riers had the misfortune of running into a stirred up club from Bratt. The Colonel running game was in rare form as they held the favored to a 19-19 -deadlock. Only a last-minute aerial surge by the Purple averted a disastrous defeat. Playing before a disappointing hometown crowd against Rutland’s defensive minded Red Raiders, the Hadleymen put on a stirring example of courage as they fought from behind to pull out a 14-7 win. The Terriers resorted to the good old style of football as they used brute force in marching right over the Raiders. The Purple received an unexpected break when their sched- uled fracas with Stevens was cancelled due to inclement weather. Coming back after a two week lay-off, the Terriers resumed their winning ways at the expense of the Mounties to the tune of 18-7. Fred Waryas was his usual brilliant self as he lugged the pigskin with breath- taking effectiveness. B. F. chalked up its final win of the season shutting out Hartford 19-0. Jim Stack and Fred Waryas led the Terriers to this hard-fought victory. Coming up to their big contest with the Cosmos the Terriers were one of two undefeated teams in the state. But, unfortunately, the Hadleymen saved their worst game for when it hurt most. The powerful Machine- towners simply ran all over the Terriers. The Purple were lacking that little extra something which they used to such good advantage throughout the season. Although they lost the blue chip game, the Terriers certainly have a basket of red chips by which to remember an excellent season. FIRST ROW, Left to right: J. Reynolds, N. Wright, N. Langlois, A. Wright, J. McGuirk, N. Divoll, W. Quinn, P. Edwards, N. Bardis, J. Stack. E. Hamel. SECOND ROW: Coach L. Hadley, J. Coutas. S. Podwin. J. DeCamp, C. Blake, R. Scales, T. Gray, J. Grignon, D. Kangas, M. Capron, F. Waryas, W. Harty, P. O’Connor, R. Caskin, J. Murray. THIRD ROW: C. Wright, A1 Smith, T. Waryas, B. Barbicri, K. Clayton, F. Mellish, R. Kilhurn, B. Switzer, P. McGuirk, B. Pearson, N. Vancor, Ave Smith. Terrier fans cheer as B. F. grinds out first down. Mike Capron sprints around Brattleboro end. Ed Hamel stalls Windsor drive with savage tackle. Bob Zidonko paces Springfield triumph with long gain. 77 Fred Waryas flashes through tackle with pay dirt in sight. Waryas weaves through Cosmos defense for first down. Brattleboro’s Henry Turner is en- gulfed by “Hadleymen.” Capron looking for an opening against Rutland. Fumble! ! Coach Hadley’s starting eleven. Left to right, FIRST ROW: N. Langlois, A. Wright, N. Divoll. W. Quinn, P. Edwards, N. Bardis, J. Stack. BACKFIELD, left to right: J. Grignon, W. Harty, M. Capron, F. Waryas. Coach Hadley gives his backfield a little advice. 3955 Season AS,� 1_ ifratlWjoi;ov fr Clifmrar ' ? r % Springfield Brattleboro St. Michael’s Claremont Windsor Windsor t Keene %Springfield St. MichaeJ£ry7 ■' ON THE DIAMOND IN ’55 N � • KNEELING, Left to right: M. Capron, A. Wright, M. Dunn, R. Godsoe, W. Quinn, R. Harrington. STANDING : Mr. Gleason, T. Waryas, G. Robert- son, H. Wilbur, W. Harty, J. Galdasaro, D. Brown. BASEBALL The 1955 baseball season was not too impressive. Mr. Gleason’s first year as coach was hindered by weaknesses in every department. Capron’s .416 batting average was the only impressive one; the rest of the team for the most part was below .200. The pitching record for the bullpen crew was 2-11, as they gave up 96 hits. Combined with the poor fielding, they allowed 101 opponents’ runs to cross the plate as compared to 28 for the Falls’ squad. There were, however, a couple of bright points in the season. Brown’s 3-hitter against Windsor was one of them. The other was Gordy Rob- inson’s pitching job against V.A. to terminate the campaign. Although the Purple nine lost, 6-0, the game was well-played and close until the last innings. These two games might have given Mr. Gleason hope for the 1956 season, as he will have several veterans returning. 1955-1956 Season ON THE BASKETBALL FLOOR VARSITY, FIRST ROIV, Left to right: P. Zeno. B. Switzer, W. Harty, co-captain; J. Tyrrell, co-captain; T. Waryas. R. Caskin. SF.COND ROW: K. Clayton, manager; N. Langlois, D. Brown, R. Boucher, M. Capron, Coach Streeter. 80 Dick Boucher harassed by Brattle- boro defenders. Dave Stern caps Cosmos fast break with driving lay-up. Terrier stars predominate on Southern Vermont All-Tourna- ment Team. Left to right: Captain Johnny Tyrrell, Bill Harty, and Dean Brown of Bellows Falls; Dave Stern and Brad Dunbar of Springfield. Johnny Tyrrell and Chuck Coller grapple for ball in tourney final. Mike Capron drives around Bob Richards of Cosmos. Dean Brown puts in jump shot as Terriers rout Windsor. 81 Ifarty pumps up a one-hander. Rutland and Bellows Falls hoopsters leap for rebound. Tyrrell flunks in a jump shot. Terriers Fight! Left to right. C. Burns, K. Welsh, C. Karpinski, S. Black, N. Bierce. H2 FIRST ROW, Left to right: J. Rice, M. Morrison. C. Burns. J. Doyle. K. Bartlett. SECOND ROW: L. McClary, S. Lucia, L. DiBernanlo, S. Seavey, M. Gallagher. F. Criftin. B. Lent. N. Elliott, Coach Mrs. Jones. GIRL’S BASKETBALL Joanne Doyle in jump hall. Terric Hanlon sharpening her eye before game time. The four seniors on the squad; J. Rice, T. Hanlon, J. Doyle, M. Morrison. x: All-Tournament Team, left to right: M. Kiniry, P. Reardon, K. MacDonald, E. Goutas, J. Putnam, captain. JUNIOR HIGH TOURNAMENT The thirteenth annual Junior High Tournament, under the direction of Bill Ilarty, was held in the high school gym on March 8, 9, and 10. Tht twenty-two seniors who worked on the affair managed the rather uninteresting contests with machine-like precision. A new champion was crowned in the person of ‘'Lover” Dexter’s St. Charles team. Displaying cohe- sive team play and illustrating a well coached ball club, St. Charles rolled to an easy championship win over Charlestown. North Walpole defeated Kurn Hattin quite handily to capture the consolation prize. After the presentation of the awards, Bill Harty closed out the tournament by announcing Norman Langlois as next year’s director. Mr. Santini, representative of the Ver- mont Newspaper Corporation', presents trophy to Francis Coyne, captain of victorious St. Charles team. 84 GAY’S EXPRESS Bellows Falls Trust Co. Consolidated Foods, Inc. 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