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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1957 volume:

With deep appreciation for years of devoted senice to education in our community . . . We note the passing of MISS JESSIE A. JUDD beloved principal and teacher at Bellows Falls High School from 1897 - 1943 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY . . . SENIOR CLASS . . . UNDERCLASSMEN . . SERVICE STAFF . . . ACADEMIC LIFE . . . STUDENT GOVERN MEP ORGANIZATIONS . | SPORTS' ’ j. Dpi $ SOCIAL LIFE .... SINCERELY YOURS CONTRIBUTORS . . 44 53 54 57 66 75 83 93 94 3 FOREWORD We feel that this period, and especially this year, is one of rebirth or the Renaissance of Bellows Falls Mil'll School. A renewal of life and interest has received its greatest impetus from the com- pletion of our new wing. New facilities for our co-curricular ac- tivities have broadened our horizons. Through this expansion, student enthusiasm is reaching toward its zenith. Just as the Renaissance xvas characteristic of a renovation in the aits and sciences after a period of inadequacy, so our own Ren- aissance is a revival of educational achievements. This has been accomplished not through the destruction, but through the pres- ervation of old principles enriched xvith nexu conceptions. To this end we advance in learning with these as . . . 4 OUR GUIDING LIGHTS PRINCIPAL HILTON C. HOLLAND Tufts University, B.S.; Columbia University, M.A.; Deep, vibrant voice. . .“Let’s be smooth!” is his advice ...practices what he preaches. . .laughing blue eyes ...stern when he has to be... greatest interest is teach- ing his student to be good adults. 5 SUPERINTENDENT N. RICHARD BUTLER Northeastern University, B.M.E.; Hyannis Teachers’ Col lege, Ed.M.; I nivcrsity of Chicago, Ph.D.; Doctor of Science. With sorrow we note the death of Doctor N. Richard But- ler, our Superintendent of Schools. He was our leader, our confidant, and our friend. His congeniality, interest and concern for others will remain with us as a fond memory. Death to Doctor Butler was “not a foe, but a inevitable adventure. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STANLEY A. WITT University of Vermont, B.S., M.Ed.; Mathematics. Long, lean keeper of attendance. . .“Whoa, back up there!” the ever-patient master of all math... uneas- iness of a little boy at a tea party. 6 Miss EMMA ANDREAE Iowa State Teachers’ College, B.A.; University of Wyoming, M. A.; Homemaking; Family Relations. Summer heading west . . . “Wash your dishes, girls” . . . head of the cafeteria . . . appreciates the new dishwasher. 9 Miss PRISCILLA BEDELL University of New Hampshire, B.A.; John Hay Fellow- ship. Music; Glee Club. Wide variety of suits, dresses with earrings to match . . . task master for perfection . . . “All right, people, let s try it again.” . . . pleasing smile. Miss VIRGINIA BROWN Boston University, A.B.; University of Vermont, M.A.; John Hay Fellowship. English. Candid remarks with twinkling eyes . . . our dramatic coach ... an apt conversationalist . . . dons a paint- covered smock. Mrs. MABEL COTTON University of Vermont, Ph.B.; Middlebury College, A.M., French; English. “Prenez guarde” . . . daily quizzes . . . pushed up sleeves and hand to her head . . . “Do you get it?” . . . lively interest in clothes . . . trips in from Drewsville. Mr. PAUL F. DAVIS University of New Hampshire, B.S., M.Ed.; Science; Mathematics; Faculty Manager of Sports; National Honor Society : Audio-Visual Education. The alumni’s postman.. .“Heir apparent to the Davis millions''. . .conscientious host at National Honor Soci- ety meetings. . .generous dispenser of Hcrshey bars. i Mr. ALLISON GLEASON Keene Teacher’ College, B.Ed.; Distributive Educa- tion; Baseball Coach. Jokes galore. .. after eleven years finally got a deer... The buzzer's buzzed! ...a booming bundle of ban- ter. Mr. NORMAN GOLDING University of New Hampshire, B.S.: Mathematics. “What?”. .. those study halls in 200... gruff voice but friendly to all...dark suits with open top coat . . .only with us part of the day. Mr. LAWRENCE HADLEY University of Wisconsin, B.S.; Physical Education; Football; Track. Slow quiet smile... hectic study halls on off-gym days . . .“You threw that block too soon! ... those pep- rally speeches. 8 Miss ANN HENNESSEY Keene Teachers’ College; English; Student Employ- ment Director; Librarian. Prominent sports fan... neat appearance with great love for jewelry. . .“Return those overdue books!”... first to occupy the new library. Miss BETSEY-JANE HERTZBERG University of Vermont. B.S.; Science. Specialist on Sweden.. .stylish hairdos. . .“Well, in Sweden they do this”. . .quardian of the freshmen angels. Miss ELIZABETH HUNT Middlcbury. B.A.; Columbia University, M.A.: Social Science; Guidance. Catalogues at her fingertips. ..meticulous writing... “Well, let’s see”. . .keeper of our scholastic records. Mr. JOSEPH JERRARD Bridgewater State Teachers’ College, B.S. Deep sea fishing. ..mediocrity is his pet peeve...avid baseball fan. . .“I’m not a babysitter.” 9 Mr. RICHMOND P. JILLSON St. Lawrence University, BA.; English; Sampler and Hi! Schooler Adviser. “You’re lacking parallel structure!”... pizzas arc his speciality.. .“Off with your pointed head!”. ..possessor of white bucks. Mr. BRADFORD JOHANSON Amherst College. A.B.: Algebra: Mechanical Drawing; Machines; Camera Club. Collegiate dresser. . .our new JV coach.. .“Quiet down back there!” Mrs. DOROTHY JONES Temple University, B.S.; Physical Education; Girls’ Sports. “Where’s your white socks?”. . .shoes galore. . .“You girls!”. . . has even more showers this year. Mrs. LOIS KENNEY Keene Teachers’ College, B.Ed.; Home Ec.; Science; Family Living. Doll-like pace. . .variety of suits .. 'All right now, you people. quiet down!”. . .petite and trim. 10 Mr. ROBERT KENNEY Kccnc Teachers' College, B.A.; Shop. Down east accent and a quick smile. ..always on the run...“Tom kiddies wait just a minute.”...always will- ing to lend a helping hand. Mr. FRANCIS LAMBERT Keene Teachers' College. B.Ed.; M.Ed., Boston Univer- sity; History; English. Numerous after-school freshman and sophomore classes . ..“Let' cut it out!”. . .chubby freshman teacher... “Shut up, Reynolds!” Mr. GERALD McCARTHY St. Michael's College, A.B., M.A.: Sociology; Psychol- ogy; Driver Training. The originator of the famous “weasel man”... “I shouldn't have to tell you seniors”... wit rarely sur- passed. . .speaks a language of his own. Mr. BURTON MARTIN New England Conservatory of Music, B.M.; In- strumental Music. “Let's try it again.”.. .wow, that horn!...shy Colgate smile. . .his new band room, finally. 1 1 Mr. JOHN MURPHY Washington University, A.B.; Art. The proud possessor of a new room... always helpful and friendly. . .“HU”. . .faculty spark plug. Mr. WALTER OLBRYCH Northhampton Commercial College; Commercial Sub- jects. Tweed jackets and bow ties. . ‘This is advanced book- keeping, but you’ll have it later on.”.. .“loves” gum chewers...a quick retort followed by a raised eye- brow. Mrs. THELMA QUINN University of Vermont, A.B.; Latin; Mathematics; Latin Club Advisor. Sharp, staccato words. . .fascinated with Roman Myths ...paces to and fro while putting across her point... avid Caesar fan. Miss CATHERINE SANTAMARIA Salem State Teachers’ College, B.S.; Boston Univer- sity. Ed.M.; Commercial Subjects. Immaculate appearance... “Stop wasting time.”... laughing brown eyes. . .wise attorney of the B.F. millions. 12 Mr. RICHARD SPRAGUE Bowdoin College. B.S.; Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., M.A.; History; Tennis; Student Advisory Board. Master of circumlocution. . .“Didn’t catch that one!” ...avid supporter of parliamentary procedure... perennial examples of the reversible square. Mr. RICHARD STREETER Springfield College, B.S.: Biology; General Science; Basketball Coach. A wavy-haired impersonator. . .variety of snappy clothes.. .sarcastic grin supporting a Roman nose... dissecting before cafeteria periods. Miss ROXIE JEAN TALBERT University of Vermont; Junior High Sciences. Drives a “spiffy” new car. . .frequent notebooks. . . ruler of a romeroom full of junior high...every hair in place. Mr. RICHARD TREMBLAY Keene Teachers' College, B. Ed.; Boston College, Ed. M: Mathematics. Daily commuter from Keene... always going around with coat unbuttoned. . .horned rimmed glasses. . . sports, and lover of music. 13 ELEANOR BARTLETT CLAIRE ANGELL “Moose” “Every man is a volume, if you know how to read.” Spotlight Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3; Softball 1,2,3,4; Hi! Schooler 3; Photography 1,2; Latin Club 2,3, Sec. 4; Tennis 2,3; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Six feet of personality plus. . .friendly smile for all. . .“Have you done your French?”.. .future member of the “bed-pan brigade”... witty sarcasms... proud owner of a black jumper. “A good laugh is sunshine in a house.” Spotlight Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 3, Capt. 4. Blue eyes. . - long brown hair. . .a prize gum chewer. . .happy-go-lucky. . . “Oh. my, my!”. . .beautician school. ELIZABETH BENEDICT “Betty” “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Blonde, blue-eyed lass. ..newcomer from Walpole. ..“You know!”.. .easy- going. . .“What a laugh!”. . .enthusiastic movie fan. ROBERT BROWN “Bob” “Blessed be agriculture, if one does not have too much of it.” Football 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Boys’ State 3; Model U.N. 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-formal 4. A head above the crowd... “Hey, uh—I tell ya now”... White Plains’ easy-going gift to agriculture... “I’ve got this calf”... prefers engineering to farming. 16 “Piz” CAROLYN BURNS Wise to resolve, patient to perform.” Spotlight Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4: Softball I. 2; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Hi! Schooler 1.2. 3; Latin Club 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Swing Band 1.2. 3, 4; Monitors 4; Cheerleaders 2. 3. Capt. 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Pumpkin smile . . . Jcllo lope . . . “How do I exist?” Cadillac needs with a Ford capacity . . . more zip than a zipper . . . sense of humor never surpassed. JANICE BUSH WAY “Jan Laughter speaks every language.” Spotlight Club 3. 4; Hi! Schooler 4; Photography 1.2. 3; Monitor Lt. 4; Major- ettes 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Ninety-eight pounds of energy . . . squeals of excitement . . . Oh, those Walpole dances!” . . . variety of skirts and sweaters . . . “Dan told me that one” . . . traveling is her ambition. ALICE BUSKEY Tookie” “Silence is more adequate than words.” Junioi Prom 3; Senior Hop 3: Football Semi-Formal 4. Speckled with freckles . . . walks with a drag . . . “You’re pickin’ on me . . . looking for a little green Chevy . . . future “steno” . . . sweaters and skirts. LARRY CHASE Larry” A song will outlive all sermons in the memory. Football 3. 4; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Sampler 4; Photography 1.2, 3, 4; Band 2; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi- Formal 4; New England Music Festival 3. 4, Ski Club 3. His hands tell more than his mouth . . . Wc-c-eU” . . . ear-to-ear grin . . . unperturbed manner . . . can’t get him mad ... a National Guard regular. 17 BERNARD CLACE “Bernie Woman was God's second mistake. Two hundred pounds of laughter . . . vice president of the First National l oys . . . What’s all this?” ... off to Canada . . . white shirts and sun-tans . . . hunter from way back. MARGARET COLLINS Marg “Nature hath made one world, and art another. Hi! Schooler 3; Latin Club 3; Photography 2. 3; Orchestra 1. 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Sketching on the back of lest papers ... art school, maybe? . . . quiet manner behind a paint brush . . . Oh. really! . . . avid reader ... a hasty scrawl. FRANCELIA COTA Friskie Affected simplicity is refined imposture. Hi! Schooler 3. 4; Sampler 4; Football Semi-Formal 4. Seventy-five pen pals . . . Real George!” . . . knee socks galore . . . bookkeeping practice set and trails of adding-machine tape . . . Arizona-bound . . . gray and pink plaid jacket. LESTER CROTEAU Lester Man is the only creature endowed with the power of laughter. Military carriage . . . sandy-blond hair . . . garbardine pants . . . shy smile . . . baseball fan . . . collects match lx oks. 18 JAMES DE CAMP Jim” 'I do not like the way the cards arc shuffled, but yet I like the game and want to play.” Spotlight Club 3: Football 4; Hi! Schooler 3, 4; Class President 1; Refreshment Committee Chairman 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Spasmodic laugh . . . refreshments man for the last two years . . . Have to get the government vehicle!” . . . five feet seven inches of energy . . . terrific dancer. NANCY DEMMON Nancy Her eyes are homes of silent prayer.” Spotlight Club 3. 4: Home Economics Award 2; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3. Leisurely walk . . . neat as a pin . . . Oh. yeah” . . . matching skirts and blouses . . . quiet and attractive . . . blue eyes with an Ipana smile. NANCY D1 BERNARDO Nancy Alack, there lies more peril in thine eyes than twenty of their swords.” Sampler 4; Photography 3; Junior Prom 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Italian haircut . . . laughing-brown eyes . . . craze for long fingernails . . . Oh. you’re wicked! . . . cartoon specialist . . . tweeds and jangling bracelets. JOSEPH DIGGINS “Joe” “Every man is the architect of his own fortune.” Track I. 2; Football 2. Human dynamo . . . B.F.’s answer to Houdini . . . nothing bothers him . . . I don’t believe it!” . . . flashy ties . . . perseverance. 19 BARBARA EDWARDS Barbie” “The reason a woman cannot keep a secret is that to her some are not worth keeping while the rest are too good to keep.' Spotlight Club 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Hi! Schooler 2. 3; Latin Club 2. 3, 4; Swing Band 3; Class Trcas. 1. 2; Girls’ State Treasurer; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Exotic hairdos . . . classroom silence shattered by a sneeze . . . How wotdd 1 know?” . . . resonant alto voice . . . frequent trips to New York . . . faithful black jumper. PHILLIP EDWARDS mi “Good humor makes all things tolerable.” Football 2. 3. 4; Band 1.2. 3. 4; Orchestra. Swing Band 4; Boys’ State 3; All State 3. 4; Junior Prom 3. Red-haired owner of a black Ford . . . fabulous sense of humor . . . Coach Hadley’s valuable lineman . . . gray pants and flashy shirts . . . friendly Rocking ham commuter . . . avid hunter. NANCY ELLIOTT “Nance Humor is the harmony of the heart.” Basketball 1.2. 3. 4; Softball 1.2. 3. 4; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3. Never in a hurry . . . faithful to the Saturday night dances . . . future steno . . . V-neck sweaters and skirts ... a smile that’s slow and sincere . . . blond hair and dancing blue eyes. 20 ALFRED FARRELL. JR. Alfy “Nothing succeeds like success.” Spotlight Club 4: Hi! Schooler 3; Sampler 4; Photography 1. 3; Latin Club 2. 3. Pres. 4; History Award 3; Best Actor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; Monitor 4; School State Steering Committee. Congenial humor . . . stolen from Farrell pencils . . . winner of a trip to Wash- ington . . . jolly, contagious laughter . . . another Sam Levinson . . . “This wants to be . . JUDITH FAULKNER “Jude” “Beauty is the first present Nature gives to women.” Spotlight Club 3; Glee Club 1.2. 3. 4: Hi! Schooler 2. 3; Photography 2; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Swing Band 3; Assistant Manager 4; Monitors 4; All-State Music Festival 3; New England Chorus 4. Soprano of the trio . . . wild gesticulations . . . Don’t give me any of that jazz” . . . frequently seen in the window of “Pincwold” ... a Mona Lisa smile with classic features . . . quiet mcml cr of the gang. JUDITH FORD “Judy” “I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that weren t worth the postage.” Latin Club 3: Band 1.2. 3; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3. Short, cute brunette . . . always chattering . . . scads of clothes . . . driving hci “little, jet Nash” . . . fooling around with collars and pins . . . “She flipped!’ CLAIRE GALLAGHER “Claire” “The pursuit of the perfect, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.” Spotlight Club 4; Photography 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Neat as a pin. black is her fancy . . . Benny’s little helper” . . . there’s devil in those blue eyes . . . Love those pizzas . . . some lucky patient will get her for a nurse . . . clever wit and a clever cook. 21 MARY GALLAGHER “Mur” Wit is the salt of conversation.” Basketball 1.2. 3. 4; Spotlight Club See. 3. 4; Monitor see. 4; Girls' State 3; Hi! Schooler 3; Junior Prom 3: Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Easily embarrassed . . . lost her head on a paper drive . . . You're bold” . . . neatness personified . . . happy-go-lucky . . . “Witchy. TERRENCE GRAY “Terry” Come and trip it as ye go. On the light fantastic toe.” Spotlight Club 3; Football 1.2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Hi! Schooler 3; Tennis 3; Monitor 4; Ski Club 1. 2. 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Wet thumb for turning pages . . . Eat 'em up!” . . . blond bomber of the football team . . . Hey Coach” . . . physical education will be his forte . . mature all-round guy. BARBARA GRIFFIN Barb” There are a few things that never go out of style, and a feminine woman is one of them.” Hi! Schooler 4; Photography 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Monitors 4; Junior Prom 3. Strawberry blonde with sparkling blue eyes . . . You’re a riot” ... an occa- sional blush . . . avid Red Sox fan . . . never a hair out of place . . . tops in typing. FRANCES GRIFFIN Franny I heard the little bird say so.” Spotlight Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Jaunty and carefree walk . . . contagious giggle . . . girl in the gray flannel jumper . . . full of pep . . . cute . . . hundreds of freckles. 22 HELEN HAUCK Helen” “I am pari of all I have met. Spotlight Club 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3, Treas. 4; Hi! Schooler 1.2. Editor 3; Sam- pler Editor 4; SAB Secretary 4; Photography Treas. 2. 3; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Tennis 2. 3. 4; Swing Band 3; Journalism Award 3; Latin Award 2; DAR Award 4; School State Steering Committee Sec. 4; Girls' State 3; Monitor Lt. 4; Model UN 3; National Honor Society 3. 4: Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi Formal 4; New England Music Festival 4. Buster Brown bangs . . . talks with her hands . . . “Helen, there’s a telephone call for you” . . . contagious laughter ... I don’t get it! . . . our always re- liable decoration chairman. PHILIP HAMER Phil Facts are stubborn things.” Monitor 4; Photography Club 4; Football Semi-Formal 4. Tall, lanky with crewcut . . . deep-voiced sarcasm . . . piles of sport shirts . . . sense of humor . . . first-class mathematician . . . Oh, yes. MARY HARTY “Feather” “In a twinkling of an eye.” Spotlight Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 1, 2, Editor 3, 4; Sampler 4; Photographer 2; Majorette 2, Head 3,4; Latin Club 2, Treas. 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Band 1; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-formal 4; Class Treas. 1, 2, 3; Freshman Award. Smooth, mellow voice. ..“Majorette lessons at George St. today!”.. .never knows a thing until she gets to class. . .big brown eyes. . .an Italian haircut ...excellent taste in clothes. .. “Isn’t that wicked!” EDWARD HAMEL Ed” Ambition destroys its possessor.” Football 2. 3. 4; Track 3; Junior Prom 3; Freshmen Reception 4. A heavy lad . . . another National Guardsman . . . Slow it down, man . . . as light on his feet as a dancer ... a soft, deep voice . . . brown leather jacket. 23 THOMAS HEARNE Hershev “Man is the only animal that blushes—or needs to.” Football 2. 4. Brown-haired, blue-eyed Irish ... six feet of personality . . . Say, little lad . . . shy grin . . . plaid flannel shirts . . . hunting and fishing. FRANCIS KELLY Moe” Although it’s a far cry from here to there, he laughed all the wav. Spotlight Club 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Track 2; Photography 2. 3: Latin Club 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Always good for a laugh . . . and usually a good guffaw . . . Fabulous” . . . hunting and Maine vacations ... a good joke for every occasion . . . See that at W.C. FREDERICK JANCEWICZ Fred Science is organized confusion. Spotlight Club 4; Glee Club 4; Sampler 4; Photography Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 3. 4; Two Year Math Award 2; Harvard Book 3; Boys’ State 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Crewcut . . . eager with a bouncing step . . . scientific with dabblings of music . . . sharp sweaters and dark trousers . . . always rechecking ... 1 don’t know.” LINDA KEN 1 Lin The beauty of the heavens is the stars; the beauty of women is their hair.” Spotlight Club 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 3; Pho- tography 2, 3; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1.2, 3. 4; Band 1.2. Treas. 3. Pres. 4; Swing Band I. 2. 3. Mgr. 4; All State Music Festival 2. 3. 4 School State Steering Committee 4. Long pony tail . . . scads of clothes . . . platinum nail polish . . . Stop it . . . beautiful brown eyes . . . water skiing. 24 LOUISE KING “Louise” Politeness has been well-defined as benevolente in small things.” Latin Club 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4. A cute little blond-haired bundle of joy . . . quiet, with an occasional giggle followed by a rosy pink blush . . . sews her own wardrobe and stuffed animals . . . a future Florence Nightingale . . . “You’re kidding” . . . she’s sugar and spice and everything nice. WALTER KOLESNIK “Walt” A modest man never talks of himself.” An Air Force aspirer . . . unassuming manner, five feet eight size . . . “Oh. no!” . . . a commuter from North Walpole . . . brown eyes riding on a leather jacket . . . ho. the mighty hunter. MARY ANN KOSON “Mary Ann” “A cheerful face is good tonic.” Hi! Schooler 4; Sampler 4; Photography 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Freshman Reception 4: Football Semi-Formal 4. Oh. that bubbly laugh . . . slow, ambling gait ... a habitual smilcr . . . “What’s new? . . . after school battles with the typewriter . . . Oh. dear!” V GLORIA LaCOURSERE Gloria” The love light in her eye.” White, white bucks . . . She’s not forgetful, she just doesn’t remember . . . artist at gum cracking ... I could shoot you” . . . twinkling eyes and an unforgettable laugh ... a shy. quick smile. 25 NORMAN LANGLOIS “Lang” “A friend must not he injured, even in jest. Spotlight Club. President 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; SAB. President 4; Latin Club 2. 3; Class Vice President 2, 3; Boys’ State 3; Monitor Lt. 4; Junior High Tournament, Assistant Director 3, Director 4; Chairman School State Steering Committee 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; Freshman Reception 4. Long swinging stride . . . “Gimme a ride to North Walpole, will ya?” ... a good leader and an able helper . . . V-necks and khakis . . . “Gee, whiz!” . . . a raucous, infectious laugh. LORETTA LANOLI “Toots’ “A horse, a kingdom for a horse.” Band 1; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. A soft, friendly voice behind a flirtatious look . . . Wanted: a pink and black Cadillac Convertible . . . “Real cool, man!” . . . dancer superb . . . cool and collected with a bright personality . . . “If I can’t have what I want. I don’t want anything!” CHRISTINE LAWLOR “Chris” “Kindness as large and plain as a prairie wind. Hi! Schooler 4; Photography 1. 2, 3; Monitors 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3: Freshman Reception 4; Football Semi-Formal 4. Friendly and quiet . . . “You can say that again” . . . often seen in a white Ford ... an ardent skier, the Alps arc her next stop . . . always in a hurry, even when she’s talking ... a quick retort for everything. —3 % DENNIS LAWRENCE “Dennis” “A fishing rod is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool at the other.” A tall, dark-haired lad who hails from Westminster ... a deep voice and an impish smile . . . “Let's get with it! ... an outdoor sportsman . . . plaid shirts and dungarees . . . “Yes. lad.” 26 BETTY LENT B.L.” “The thing that costs the least is a pleasant smile.” Glee Club 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 4; Sampler 4; Monitor 4; Basketball 3. “Whatcha doing?” . . . seventh period trips to the typing room . . . brown eyes and a dimpled Pepsodent smile . . . Let’s do something” . . . firm believer in exercise for the jaws . . . commutes from Saxtons River in a red convertible. KATHRYN LIBBY “Cappy” “I am wealthy in my friends.” Hi! Schooler 3; Photography 2. 3; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Skirt and sweater girl . . . “For Christmas sakes” . . . her hands speak louder than her voice . . . you can't get her mad. but her brother can . . . she’s goin’ to Texas, pardner . . . Oh. gee! JEANNE LONGLEY Jeanne” “The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” Hi! Schooler 2, 3. 4; Sampler 4; SAB 1, 2. 3; Photography 2. 3; Tennis 2; Band 1, 2; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; Fresh- man Reception 4. Flashing, talkative eyes . . . “That’s close ... a collegiate dresser ... a devilish manner and an impish grin . . . the life of her Sunday afternoon parties with the boys from the “hill . . . rarin’ to go . . . gold streak. JOHN LYNCH John” “Love your neighbor, but don’t tear down the hedge.” Shirt out in back . . . collector of swords and stamps . . . “Holy Toledo!” . . . a drawling voice punctuated with well-timed yawns . . . spouts Latin phrases out of the subconscious . . . the “thinker.” 27 “Betty” ELIZABETH MeDERMOTT “There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.” I.atin Club 2; Football Semi-Formal 4. Seriousness interspersed with merriment ... a mellow voice and a Iwmncing stride . . . Oh. isn’t that funny!” ... a well-kept D.A. ... a cook superb and a future nurse . . . her flighty hands speak louder than words. Men, in general, arc but great children.” Spotlight Club 3. 4: Hi! Schooler 3: Photography 2. 3; Latin Club 2. Secretary 3. 4: Monitor 4: Treasurer of School State 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Controversial pony tail . . . noiseless laughter and a sarcastic smile . . . That doesn’t cut any ice.” ... all the latest from the hospital . . . Yes. it’s new. I)o you like it?” . . . hilarious gestures and expression. ELIZABETH McELROY “Every artist was first an amateur.” mary t. McDonald t.” “What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon also be beautiful.” Hi! Schooler 3. 4: Sampler 4; Photography Secretary 2, 3; Latin Club 2. 3, 4; Tennis 3; Girls’ State 3; Monitor 4; Class Secretary 2: Class Treasurer 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Freshman Reception 4: Spotlight Club 4. One of the Terrace gang . . . always seen carrying a “burple” money bag . . . “Oh. Mur, you’re a riot!” . . . the one” with the black knee-socks . . . squeaks when excited ... a cocked eyebrow for all. “Betty” Photography 2, 3. 4; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi- Formal 4. Rembrandt's understudy . . . Come on ... a bouncing pony tail and blushing cheeks . . . Ipana smile . . . frequent silly spells in cafeteria . . . “Nothing. PAUL McGUIRK “Rabbit “Thou hast made him little lower than � ne angels.” Monitor 4; Boys' State 3; Football 3, 4; Hi! Schooler 4; SAB Vice President 4. A blond giant in V-necks and charcoals . . . Mr. Olbrych s prize bookkeeper . . . “Thai’s what you think ... a real threat on the gridiron . . . evcrylxxiy’f friend . . . All right now! iiH: i WAYNE MANNING Wayne” In every rank, or great or small, ’tis industry supports us all.” Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3: Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Cinema supporter . . . It’s a possibility . . . neatness personified in khakis and sport shirts . . . the curly blond with a bouncing walk . . . It looks like a winner” . . . follower of all sports. CURTIS MARK Silence is golden. Glee Club 1.2. 3. Shutter bug . . . explanations with his hands eyes ... a motorcycle fan . . . shirts in noisy” 1 incss. “Curt’ . . . wavy hair and expressive plaids . . . unobtrusive friend- JUANITA MATTHEWS Juanita” She has a face like a benediction.” Mona Lisa in blue jeans . . . short steps make for a cute walk . . . O, come on” . . . chief cook and bottle washer at the Ml. Kilburn Sports Shop ... her low voice has a friendly Hello for everyone ... a joke always on the tip of her tongue. 29 “Sandy” SANDRA MELLISH “Grace is in all her steps.” Basketball 1; Senior Hop 3. Colorful sweaters and matching skirts . . . “Don’t you dare! . . . soft eyes and soft voice . . . always ready to laugh ... a fabulous smile will take her a long way . . . “Did you see it?” JOAN MILLETTE “Joni” “Forty million Frenchmen can’t be wrong.” Glee Club 1.2. 3. 4; Photography 3; Latin Club 2. 3: Orchestra 1.2. 3. 4: Band 1.2. 3. 4; Swing Band 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. Sec. 4; Monitors 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; All State Music Festival 2. 3; New England Music Festival 3. 4. Five feet two inches of dimples and big brown eyes . . . small steps and a swinging shoulder-bag . . . “What’s that cute little thing?” . . . Michigan book covers . . . our clarinet teacher ... try to read that slanting writing. JOAN MORRISON “Joanie “Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind.’ Glee Club 1.2. 3. 4; Latin Club 2; Band 1.2. 3: Junior Prom 3; Football Semi- Formal 4; Senior Hop 3. A happy-go-lucky, twinkling blue-eyed blonde . . . “More fun than killing babies” . . . “In Maine they owner of many coats . . . jovial smile . . . teaching little minds. WILLIAM MOSES “Bill” “Faith is the force of life.” Hi! Schooler 3; Latin Club 3, 4, Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Semi- Formal 4; Senior Hop 3. That big smile . . . quiet but well liked . . . “Cut it out” . . . belongs to the National Guard . . . faithful blue pants . . . hair is always combed. NEIL OAKES “Neil” “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt.” A college professor on vacation. . .“Let’s not get pugnacious”... the Swede from Athens. . .reservation with a quick blush. . .string tics and pastel shirts . . .“It’s best that. . .” RICHARD O’BRIEN “Buddy” “Man is a social animal.” High pitched voice that echoes through the corridors. . .“Not on a bet”.. . charcoal pants and plaid shirts. . .hands in his pockets.. .hunting and fish- ing. . .great sense of huomr. JOHN MURRAY “Emmett” “Frailty, thy name is woman.” Spotlight Club 4: Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Photography 2,3. Romeo- voiced lad. . .nonchalance in charcoal pants. . .“Hey Daddy-O”.. .terrific dancer. . .couldn’t talk if you tied his hands. PAUL O’CONNOR “Paul” “Man's the bad child of the universe.” Football 1,2,3 ; SAB 2, Sec. 3, Tennis 2; Class Vice President 2; Boys’ State 3. Pearly-white teeth.. .“What was that again?”.. .gift of gab... walks with a casual “rock-n-roll” bounce.. .class Romeo. . .hunting and fishing arc his glory. 31 •Bob'' ROBERT O'CONNOR The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Track 2; Hi! Schooler 3; Boys’ State 3: SAB 4: Photography President 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 3. President 4; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 3. President 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. That permanent Irish smile . . . “Wanna go Gulfin’? . . . keeps the 47 going . . . here comes that plaid shirt . . . Captain O’Connor of the J-V Janitors, third floor division . . . the other half of the Nothing team. JOHN PARROTT Allen” Suit your manner to the man.” Track 3. What is this nonsense? . . . khaki pants and flannel shirts . . . tomorrow’s game warden . . . slow, quiet manner . . . wavy black hair ... an avid hunter and fisherman. ROLAND PARRY Roily” T he only possible society is oneself.” Hi! Schooler 2. 3, 4; Photography 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; Ski Club 2. Mischievous smile . . . Oh. no. here he comes!” . . . appreciates a good joke . . . give him steak and onions any day . . . aspires to be an electrical engineer . . . dress slacks and sport shirts. BRIAN PEARSON Brian” Man is the piece of the universe made alive. Spotlight Club 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1.2. 3, 4; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; All State Musical Festival 3. Walks with long gangling strides . . . hands in pockets . . . handy little fingernail clippers . . . “Oh. come on . . . plaid shirts and khaki pants . . . hunting and fishing lover. 32 DONNA PENNOCK ‘‘Donn’' “A ministering angel, thou. Hi! Schooler 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Slim and sophisticated . . . smooth voice to match her walk . . . knows «how to tell a joke . . . decoration committee girl ... a future hair stylist . . . madonna smile. JEANNE PERKINS Jeanne “A smile is the sword of beauty.” Spotlight Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Softball 1, 2. 3; Hi! Schooler 2, 3; SAB 1; Latin Club 3; Band 2, 3. An advocate of the pony tail . . . Prescott’s right hand girl . . . ‘‘For heaven’s sake” . . . suffocated laugh . . . love those jumpers . . . fiery red hair. i■ J Vvi 4 I JULIA PICKUL Julie” “She is a burning and shining light. Petite little blonde . . . impish green eyes . . . “That’s what you think” . . . faithful customer of Coffee Shop . . . hair dressing’s her future . . . avid movie fan. 1 NANCY POWERS Nance The only way to have a friend, is to be one.” Hi! Schooler 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. .Five feet two inches of smiles . . . one of the future ladies in white . . . ‘‘Oh, mother!” . . . skater superb ... a ready laugh and a quick smile for all . . . stylish combiner of skirt and sweater. 33 Eddie EDWARD RAYT “We must laugh at man, to avoid crying for him.’ Photography 1; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-formal 4. Talkative, jovial blond.. .chino pants with sport shirts. . .Donald Duck expressions... neat with a flashing smile.. .lover of fishing. .. distributor of the closing report. LORRAINE RELIHAN “Rel” “Good clothes open all doors.” Monitor 4. Quiet, but a terrific kid...hails from across the river...“I have to be getting home.”. . .often seen behind the lunch counter at Aumands. . . scads of clothes. . .with a pretty blush. JOHN REYNOLDS “Jackie” “You arc in some brown study.” Football 4; Tennis 3,4; Football Semi-formal 4. Wravy haired, heavily built football lineman... hands running through his hair...“You wanna.”. . .hunting, fishing, hockey.. .troubles with math... always feigning a powerful blow. ALICE RHOADES “Alice” “Time is too short for those who rejoice.” Latin Club 2; Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 4. Blue apron girl at our local hospital. . .“Sound off” laugh. . . “Like ducks!” . . .slow, carefree amble. . .warm eyes, a crooked smile and a friendly greet- ing for all. . .“Best you don’t!” JOHN RICE “John” “He that keepeth his mouth shut, keepeth his life.” Glee Club 3,4; Basketball 2,3. Heavyweight from Saxtons River. ..“Hey, chump!”.. .quiet with roving blue eyes...an avid outdoor man...“Cool cat!”...long swaying stride. ROBERT RICE “Bob” “Many a true word is spoken in jest.” Football 4; Junior Prom 3; Football Semi-formal 4; Ski Club 3. Slow Gary Cooper smile...a natural wit...“Hey, Rayt, got a ball point I can borrow?”. . .swell to get along with. . .always up to something. NANCY RICHARDSON “Nancy” “Tolerance is the only real test of civilization.” FHA Secretary 1 ; President 2. Kelly green sweaters and argyles. .. “Now about my sister. ...high heels girl... next stop—medical secretary. . .bouncing walk... slow, easy voice. LORRAINE SNOW “Lorraine” “The magic of the tongue is the most dangerous of all spells. Glee Club 3; Sampler 4: Latin Club Trcas. 4; Tennis 3; Monitor 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Journalism Award 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3. That lazy stretch... doll-faced honey with dark brown locks. . .“Huh?”. . . eager friendliness. . .bubbling with energy... “Oh, nothing.” LAWRENCE 'I ALLMAN Larry Man is a gaming animal. Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Chubby blonde from Cambridgeport . . . “You don't believe that, do you? ... a low, foggy voice . . . wide grin with the devil in bis eyes . . . white shirts daily ... a First Na- tional Boy. JAMES STACK “Jimmy” “He is made all things to all men.” Spotlight Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; SAB 1, 4, Treas. 3; Freshman Citizenship Award; Presi- dent 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; Monitor Captain 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; School State Steering Committee 4. Booming laugh and bass voice. .. Hadley’s All State end... “no sweat”... commuter from North Walpole. . .suntans and white bucks. ..tongue in corner of mouth. ROBERT STEELE “Bob” “There never was a saint with red hair.” Hi! Schooler 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Short and freckled with a red top. . .helping hand on the calculator. . .an A P man... quiet but friendly... Room 311 early in the morning... a summer fisherman. DANIEL SWEENEY “Dan” “Friendship is the peculiar boon of Heaven.” Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 3; Glee Club President 4; School State Steering Committee 4. Loose jointed walk...new sensation on the gridiron and hardwood... “Gcez, did you study for that test?”.. .soft, city-like voice. . .shiny black waves. . .magnetic personality. 36 MICHAEL TIDD “Mike” “When faith is lost, man is dead.” Track 3; Photography 2: Latin Club 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4. Jazz addict and record collector... “Hey Daddy-O, where’s the wheels?” ...tall, slender and handsome... a future disc jockey... happy-go-lucky lad. . .industrious member of janitor staff. JAMES USHER “Jimmy” “The apparel yet proclaims the mind.” Photography 2; Latin Club 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3. Black, wavy hair set off by a pinkish complexion... A smile for all... a sheik with his snappy clothes. . .often found in Room 312... very polite with a suave manner. . .“Yuuuh.” ROBERT WALKER, JR. “Bob” “Workers are the saviours of society.” Monitor 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; Soft- ball 1, 2; Glee Club 1. Commuter from Gageville in a suped-up Ford “fireball . . .white shirts and suntans. . .“Hey, Cat!”... an A P stead . .. “Time will tell”... a quick, toothy smile. NORMAN VANCOR “Norman” “Our youth we can have but today.” Football 3; Baseball 2. 3. Green-eyed comedian... “just about”... loud voice accompanied by a swinging stride. . .car fanatic... khaki pants and loud plaid shirts. . .see who’s around. 37 THOMAS WALSH “Tommy” “There are no eternal facts.” Track 2. A deep voice and a ready grin. . .five-feet eight inches of brown hair and brown eyes. . .“Daddy-o”. . .another recruit for the Air Force. . .the strong, silent type...North Walpole’s most ardent sportsman. ELEANOR WELCH “Kay” “The crown of creation.” Cheerleader 1,2,3,4: Monitor 4; Softball 2. Enough sparkle to set off a firecracker. . .a cheerleader with a lot of zoom . . .a skirt and sweater girl with a gift for “garb”. . .short giggles from 311 ...sometimes seen dancing in the corridors... a Walpole regular with her polished dancing. SHIRLEY WHITCOMB “Shirl” “God created woman only to tame man.” Junior Prom 3; Football Semi-Formal 4; Senior Hop 3. Green eyes and freckles. ..“You’re a sketch from way back”.. .skirts, sweaters, and white bucks. . .sleek, black hair. . .walks with a bounce... volcanic temperament. CARLENE WILLIAMS “Rusty” “I have no other but a woman’s reason.” Long, fiery red hair.. .high-laughing voice.. .slow, carefree walk... “Hi Kid”.. .always happy-go-lucky. . .skirts, blouses, and sweaters. 38 PAULINE YATES “Polly” “Such, Polly, are your sex—part faith, some thought, and much whim.” Spotlight Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Monitor 4: Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3. Petite brunette in Newberry’s office...sharp dresser with a fast gait... “Time will tell!”. . .a Saturday night dance fiend. . .little girl of the Senior play. . .perfection in posture. ROSWELL YATES “Ross” “Worth makes the man.” Industrial Arts Award; Junior Prom 3; Senior Hop 3; Photography 2; Spot- light Club 3, 4: Football 1, 2. Accomplished artist. . .A-l National Guardsman. . .driver of a ’50 Ford. .. “Hold your peace!”. . .a sinister look with a slow smile. . .quiet and serious. OUR CLASS OFFICERS Mary T. McDonald, Treasurer; Norman Langlois, Vice-President; Helen Hauck, Secretary; James Stack, President. 39 OUR SUPERLATIVES Best Natured Janice Bushway Phil Edwards Best Looking Judy Faulkner Jim Stack Best Dancers Loretta Lanou Terry Gray Best Athletes Mur Gallagher • Jim Slack Most Studious Lorraine Snow 40 Fred Jancewicz Most Popular Helen Hauck Jim Stack Cutest Smiles Juanita Matthews Paul O’Connor Best Actor and Actress Linda Kent Alfred Farrell Class Crooners Judy Faulkner Larry Chase Did Most for the Class Helen Hauck James DeCamp Class Clowns Claire Angcll Robert Rice Class Artists Margaret Collins Robert O’Connor Friendliest Mary T. McDonald Norman Langlois Most Talkative Carolyn Burns Paul O’Connor Best Dressed Linda Kent Paul O'Connor Wittiest Mary Gallagher Robert Rice Most Likely to Succeed Helen Hauck Fred Janccwicz Most Polite Claire Gallagher Robert O’Connor OUR JUNIOR CLASS FIRST ROW: S. Belknap, R. Wilson, D. Ferland. P. Wiscll. A. Fisher. A. Hatfield. J. Martin, J. Richards. H. Hatfield, C. Halladay, K. Edwards. SECOND ROW: N. DeCatnp, C. Hale, M. Capron, M. Belknap. M. Foley, G. Stacy. M. Higgins, K. Clace, J. Bushway, M. Baldasaro, F. Borges. Mrs. Jones. THIRD ROW: Mr. Sprague. M. Coury. R. Lecuyer. S. Kolesnik. A. Willard. V. Beauchain. W. Griffin, D. MacPhee, G. Moynihan, M. Richardson, I). Chesley, M. Sileski. FOURTH ROW: F. Beam, H. Wesson, R. Rogers. R Quinn. R. Hallowell, P. Tidd. R. Boynton. D. Sylvester, B. Switzer, S. Podwin. E. Lowe. CLASS OFFICERS SEATED: Carol Halladay. secretary; Kenneth Edwards, president. STAND- ING: Paul Zeno, vice-president; Sandra Skeels. treasurer. 46 FIRST ROW: I Zeno, S. Skecls. L. Bates. V. Dodge. L. Mark, R. Wood, S. Cota, L. Koson, A. Perozziello, S. Zielinski. B. Pickul. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Quinn, M. Bolles. C. Masure, J. Healy. S. Barber. P. Fielders. G. Powers. P. Sheehan. S. Black. M. Graham. J. Barry. M. Riendeau, Mr. Jillson. THIRD ROW: P. Foster. L. DiBernardo. F.. Reardon. P. Manning. D. Garland. J. Goultas. K. Miller. C. Williams. D. Barnes, E. Lillie. S. Seavey. FOURTH ROW: L. Frink. B. Laflam, G. Bushway, R. Robinson, T. Waryas. W. O'Connor. W. Reynolds, C. Wright, D. Carey, K. Divoll, S. Adams, W. Weston. S. A. B. REPRESENTATIVES 47 Bruce Swit er. Elena Lillie. Kenneth Edwards, Knox Divoll. OUR SOPHOMORE CLASS_ CLASS OFFICERS Michael Griffin, vice-president; Nyla Haines, secretary; Sue Lu- cia, treasurer; Paul Naski, pres- ident. FIRST ROW: C. Mcrriam, D. Allen. P. Connelly, E. Coyne, V. Albee. J. Nooks. J. Clark. SECOND ROW: B. Annette Lawrence, N. Davis, A. Capron, S. Zeno, E. McDonald. H. Gallagher. B. Rich ardson. P. Trybulski, J. Mercure. N. Haines. P. Naski. THIRD ROW: Mr. Olbrych, T. Reis, S. Manning. P. Lake. M. Hearne. K. Boyle. N. Belknap. J. Stewart, I. Willard, B. Ann Lawrence. B. Bashaw, M. Woodworth. Miss Andreae. FOURTH ROW: L. Walsh, A. Reed, A. Boucher, L. Tessicr, D. Greenough. J. Bugbec. D. Rogers. W. Laskey. M. Lincoln, J. Pickul. P. Fielders. FIFTH ROW: W. Wright, F. Patalano. P. Savoie. W. Mellish. T. Mills. F. Hall, J. Golec, J. Benson, R. Carpenter, J. Barrett, T. Dunn, B. Miller. 48 S. A. B. REPRESENTATIVES Nyla Haines, Paul Naski. FIRST ROW: M. Bagley, L. Rogers, V. Zielinski. B. LaBonte, L. Fontaine, L. Lowell, D. Mclntire. SECOND ROW: M. Griffin. S. Lucia. M. Seney, R. Haley, V. Nichols, B. Bug- bee, J. Cota, L. Usher, P. Buzzcll, J. Biela. B. Rice. THIRD ROW: Mr. Johanson, Mr. Streeter, P. Lucy, L. Lillie, L. Johnson, K. Steele. E. Johnson, R. Brandon, B. Cobb, P. Kent, M. Rogers. S. Ward, J. McCaffrey, Mr. Lambert. FOURTH ROW: D. Tallman, J. Dagnoli. E. Hindes. N. Garland, D. Dupuis, D. Stocker. T. Veitch, C. Kratky, D. Tay- lor, J. O’Leary, S. Zielinski. FIFTH ROW: P. Rice, A. Robinson, R. Nichols, H. Cobbs, L. McAuliffe. Jr., H. Cota, F. Burns, R. Bragg, P. Wasklewicz, S. Marino. R. Wareing. -19 OUR FRESHMAN CLASS FIRST ROW: G. Pruden, L. Olmstead, A. Diggins, S. Frey, G. Barnes, Y. Hooper, T. Halladay, A. Coburn, A. Sli ewski. SECOND ROW: A. Sackcvich, M. Powers, S. Robin- son. C. Jones, J. Smith. R. Barrett. P. Whitcomb, S. Brown, E. Kilburn, D. O’Connor, M. Tessier. S. Thrasher, J. Rousseau. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Kenney, B. Fontaine, M. Geer, S. Bain, R. Musgrove, S. Hakey, K. Harty, J. McAllister, D. Patch, N. Potter, F. Lafayette, P. Roys, G. O'Connor, Mr. Gleason. FOURTH ROW: H. Rice, M. Relihan, N. LaBontc, D. Merkle, P. Dexter, J. Edwards. J. Wasklewicz, P. Reardon. D. Cobb, J. Belknap, R. Clough. J. Toomey, J. Mandigo, L. Williams FIFTH ROW: R. Capron, B. Dick, J. Lynch. J. Foster, P. James, L. Seavey, J. Wettach, E. Goutas. R. Golec, G. Jankiewicz, B. Lawrence, C. Dana, A. DiBcrnardo, L .Gude. CLASS OFFICERS SEATED: Suzanne Thrasher, Secretary; James Bigelow, Vice-President. STANDING: Jerome Rousseau, President; Joan Wisell, Treasurer. 50 7 FIRST ROW: A. Franklin, S. Ward, D. Frink, B. Prior, J. Kenney, K. Blanchard, S. Baiaby, E. Manning, J. McCaffrey. SECOND ROW: J. Bigelow, J. VViscll, J. Milcski, P. Bell, J. Cray, J. Sargent, C. Levesque. J. O’Neill, M. Adam. D. Frey, M. Brown, M. Tromb- ley. L. Bald asaro. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hadley, C. Wright, M. Bixby, S. Bates, M. Newton, E. Lanou, P. Hall, C. Whitcomb, S. Brodinc, D. Hill, S. Morse, Mrs. Cotton. FOURTH ROW: C. Lockcrby, R. Pintcllo, D. Hill, R. Collins, R. Thomas, K. Clayton, T. Miller, P. Atwood, B. Mondeau, F. Coyne. B. Seymour. B. Lawrence, R. Cloutier, R. Bush. FIFTH ROW: R. Stebbins, F. Masure, K. Adams, G. Hutchinson, R. Luther, R Pollard, M.McAuliffe, fc. Willis, B. Farrell, M. Walker. K. Illingworth, J. Connelly, R. King. S. A. B. REPRESENTATIVES 51 Carol Whitcomb, Patrick Reardon. OUR JUNIOR HIGH EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW: K. Bartlett, S. Benjamin, J. Harty, C. Rousseau, A Golec, N. Smith, W. Zielinski, M. Grysko. J. Blake, C. Stewart. SECOND ROW: S. Van Schaick, A. Nichols, F. Stevens, M. Ober, D. Gilbert, I. DiBernardo, A. Fair, P. Lucy, P. Slobodnjak. J. Black, S. Stewart. THIRD ROW: Mr. 'I remblay, Miss Ialbcrt, S. Chamberland, M. Bosworth, E. Pearson, J. Clark, N. Minich, D. Githens, S. Richards, J. Wright, D. Beam, S. Smith, G. Carter, F. LeBarron, Miss Hertzbcrg. FOURTH ROW: R. Pollard, S. Patch, D. Bergeron, P. Meacham, R. Patch, R. Rogers, II. Merrill, J. Sargent, D. Osgood, W. Faught, D. Davis, D. Hadley, D. Knowlton, J. Fox, E. Wielder. FIFTH ROW: S. Dana, L. Roy, E. King, A. Parker, N. Stevens, R. Jones, L. Rice. H. Taylor, R. Skeels, J. Patterson, J. Bemis, D. Gaycttc, R. Kelton, C. Hallowed. SEVENTH GRADE M. Kane, L. Coates, T. Thompson, L. Edwards, J. Soboleski, J. LaBpnte, I. Kim- ball, L. Dick, L. Moses, M. Wyman, G. Robbins. SECOND ROW: Mr. Tremblay, L. Bushey, J. Rohrcr, D. Butler, C. Eastman, G. McAllister, L. Jefts, J. Mcrriam, N. Blake, J. Slobodnjak, D. Lashua, Mr. Jcrrard. THIRD ROW: S. Rebiduc, B. Fair, A. Barrett, G. Martin, G. Clark, R. Bashaw. D. Miller, M. Augustinowicz, W. Chisa- more, P. Bradley, S. Luoma. FOURTH ROW: S. Wilkie, W. Switzer, T. Burns, R. Webber, T. Robinson, R. Park, H. Sargent, W. Mcllish, J. Golec, P. Nichols, R. Paige, C. Neathawk. OUR COMPETENT CO-WORKERS Mrs. Majella Buckley Mrs. Gladys Butler Mrs. Mary Pollard, school nurse THE JANITORS: Dan Brown, Wayne Mellish, Bob Trombley, Bob O’Connor, John Murray. Ken Miller, Alan Reed, Tom Veitch. 53 INNOVATIONS IN ... A REBIRTH IN The remodeled home cc. lab has new apprentices. . .boys!! Future office-workers acquire necessary skills here 54 This terrarium is a favorite of the Junior I fit h General Science classes. TEACHING TECHNIQUE S ... EDUCATION We are extremely proud of our new library—a room for reference and browsing. Tomorrow's typists gain practical expe- rience in manual dexterity. Our shop lends itself to work in elementary electronics, arc welding, wood and metal working, mechanical repairs. Dissecting in biology class is a pet project of these sophomores. A great boon to the instrumental music department are these new prac- tice booths. Members of the physics class profit from effective experiments. Draftsmen for the morrow learn their basic arts here. 56 ---. .• ■ � 1 S' vsszf'vv'£ --'-- ' ■''. ,1 .V � •••■� Riot OUR STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST ROW: N. Haines, C. Whitcomb, N. Langlois, H. Hauck, P. McGuirk, E. Lillie, D. Knowlton. SECOND ROW: D. Miller, P. Kane, P. Reardon, P. O’Connor, K. Edwards, Mr. Sprague. THIRD ROW: R. O'Connor, B. Switzer, J. Stack, P. Naski, K. Divoll S. A. B. OFFICERS Norman Langlois, President; Helen Hauck. Secretary; Elena Lillie. Treasurer; Paul Mc- Guirk, Vice-President. “There will be an SAB meet- ing...” This is a familiar call to the organization which is the leader of student government in Bellows Falls High School. Spon- sorship of an assembly program, selling coke at basketball games, and chartering school clubs are just a few jobs this active group performs. The Student Advisory Board sends members to the Vermont Student Council Convention each year. This year it sponsored a joint meeting with Brattleboro and St. Michael’s High Schools. 58 EXPERIMENTS IN STATE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL STATE STEERING COMMITTEE SEATED: Norman Langlois, President; Helen Hauck, Secretary. STANDING: Mr. Sprague, Daniel Sweeney, Linda Kent, Alfred Farrell, James Stack. Posters covered the walls, speeches resounded in the auditorium, ballots were hastily compiled in this eighth annual school state campaign. School State runs for a period of eight weeks with two party caucuses, town meetings, and twQ elections cli- maxed by the Inauguration and the Governor’s Ball. This year the officers were as follows: Edward Reardon, Governor; Bruce Switzer, Lieutenant Governor; Margaret Wisell, Secretary of State; Patricia Sheehan, State Treas- urer; Margaret Graham, State Auditor; Michael Griffin, Attorney-General. School State is to us a very prontaoie activity. It is a method of educating all students in the ways of their state government Edward Reardon (ABOVE) delivers his convincing School State campaign speech as he shows the students a model of his sturdy platform. Newly elected officers (RIGHT) proudly lead the grand march in the annual Governor’s Ball. 59 OUR YEARBOOK STAFF ABOVE: Country bumpkins, our Sampler Staff, gaze at the “big” buildings. BELOW: Hardworking editors??! The Senior Sampler Board started off its active year with the annual trip to Columbia University where the five members of the editorial staff, with Mr. Jillson as their adviser, talked with various authorities and, from them, gained many helpful suggestions. Other highlights of this New York trip were seeing the Broadway musical “Mr. Wonderful,” “The Seven Wonders of the World” a Cinerama production, visiting the United Na- tions Building and Radio City Music Hall. All agreed that our trip was highly interesting and worthwhile. Inspired by the spacious new working room, the Board make startling innovations in Sampler procedure this year. In order to finance our trip in November, we diligently canvassed the town selling Christmas cards, a task which proved to be very worthwhile. Our working funds were fur- ther increased by selling programs at the football games and, incidentally, the advertising program reached a new high, thanks to our many gen- erous subscribers. 60 THE VOICE OF BELLOWS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL FIRST ROW: M. Kosom, M. Baldasaro. S. Black. P. Graham. M. Foley. R. Brandon. R. Wood, M. Capron, B. Griffin, J. Bushway. SECOND ROW: Miss Santamaria, F. Cota, B. Lent, J. Hcaly, S. Belknap, C. Lawlor, P. McGuirk. E. Lillie. P. Foster, M. Harty, M. T. McDonald. F. Griffin, J. Barry, Mr. Jillson. THIRD ROW: S. Lucia, L. DiBernardo, C. Halladay, T. Veitch. R. Steele, P. N’aski. K. Divoll. G. Moynihan, E. Reardon, K. Ed- wards, P. Sheehan, M. Belknap, J. Longlcy. Sounds of the mimeograph, groans from the proof readers, and the crunch of the stapler will always remind the Hi Schooler staff members of the many hectic hours they spent in the new publications room. The school paper was published five times this year. It was filled with special features that really made a hit with the student body. There were new offers in the way of subscriptions, this being an innovation. A truly successful year may be accredited to the paper, its two sponsors. Miss Santamaria and Mr. Jillson, and to a really terrific staff. 61 ABOVE: Copy’s prepared... the presses roll! OUR K. P. SQUAD FIRST ROW: S. Frey, C. Jones, D. Frink. S. Ward. C. Hale, L. Rogers. J. Kenney, A. Golec, L. BaJdasaro. SECOND ROW: M. Riendeau. S. Barber, S. Robinson, J. Bush- way, N. DeCamp, Mrs. McAtflifFe, Miss Andreae. D. Frey, P. Lucy, A. Nichols, C. Masure. THIRD ROW: A. Barrett. J. Fox. R. Bashaw. K. Boyle. S. Hakey, E. Pearson, J. Stewart, E. Johnson, P. Fielders, H. Rice. FOURTH ROW: K. Clayton, J. Diggins. J. Patterson, D. Lawrence, F. Hall, R. Park, R. Bragg, W. Wright, L. Rice, K. Miller, H. Sargent. We are indeed proud of our student- staffed cafeteria. What other school can offer comparable meals from a cafeteria run by students and only one paid worker? From the seventh grade to the senior class, students rally to help Polly prepare “Our Daily Bread ” With our new facilities in the kitchen area, problems of all kinds arose. As difficulties are ironed out, efficiency becomes the order of the day. Each and every one of us should be thankful to those whose voluntary help keeps our cafeteria rolling smoothly along. OUK STUDENT-RUN INTRAMURALS The buzzer is buzzed by a student, the whistle is blown by a student, and a team is coached by a student. This is a unique part of our student activ- ities. It’s interclass basketball season. Boys’ interclass on Saturday morn- ings and girls’ intcrclass after school excite great rivalry between classes. Members of the basketball team coach, time, and referee. Interclass is a stu- dent run activity under the supervision of the boys’ and girls’ physical educa- tion instructors. Doug MacPhee as timer, Cash Wright as scorer, Paul Zeno as referee and Coach Hadley as advisor all help interclass basketball to function smoothly. 63 THE POLICEMEN OF THE CORRIDORS FIRST ROW: N. Demmon. L. King, M. Capron, R. Wood, S. Black, J. Millette, S. Zielinski, M. Koson, P. Yates, N. Powers. SECOND ROW: L. Relihan, N. Elliott, J. Morrison, E. Welch. M. Gallagher, N. Langlois, H. Hauck, J. Bushway, J. Ford, J. Perkins, B. McElroy. THIRD ROW: K. Edwards, J. Faulkner, M. Harty, L. Snow. J. Longlcy, M. Bolles, P. Sheehan. Miss Santamaria, C. Halladay, A. Rhoades, L. Lanou, F. Griffin, M. T. McDonald, M. Belknap, T. Gray. FOURTH ROW: R. Parry, B. Lent, C. Gallagher, S. Belknap, C. Lawlor, D. Pennock, B. Edwards, L. Kent, C. Angeli, M. E. McDonald. C. Bums,, M. Foley, B. Griffin, W. Manning. FIFTH ROW: R. O’Connor. J. Murray, W. Moses, R. Walker, L. Chase. P. Hamer, R. Brown, P. McGuirk, R. Boynton, A. Farrell, B. Pearson, K. Divoll, N. Oakes, P. O’Connor, J. Goutas. MONITOR OFFICERS Janice Bushway, Cafeteria Lieutenant; Helen Hauck, Lieutenant; James Stack, Captain; Eleanor Welch, Cafeteria Lieutenant; Mary Gallagher, Secretary; Norman Langlois, Lieutenant; Miss Santamaria. Adviser. The number of monitors in the school monitor system was increased this year to provide adequate “polic- ing” of our corridors in the school. It wouldn’t be a complete day if one didn’t hear at least one of these tamiliar calls: “Double file in the halls, please, Faster up the stairs.” These sayings are the barks, not the bites of the monitors. Our monitors aren’t perfect The following is a conversation over- heard by a pupil: “Are you a roving monitor?” asked a teacher. “Yes, replied the very timid mon- itor.” “Well then, rove!” warned Miss Santamaria! A committee was appointed to revise the monitor handbook be- cause of the new rules necessary to govern the traffic in the new wing. Without the “watchful waiting” of our monitors, many people would get to their second period class in the middle of the fifth period. OUR CHEERLEADERS AND MAJORETTES STANDING: P. Graham, J. Mealy, E. Welch. J. Barry, S. Black. KNEEL- ING: C. Burns. STANDING: K. Clacc, E. Bartlett, R. Wilson, D. Ferland, M. Marty. J. Bushway, L. Usher, S. Skecls. KNEELING: J. Halladay. 65 ■i—wlA n . OUR PROUD CAROLERS FIRST ROW: M. Capron, R. Wood, P. Wisell. H. Hauck, D. Sweeney, Miss Bedell, L. Chase, G. Pruden, J. Toomcy, M. Harty, J. Millettc. SECOND ROW: B. Lawrence, P. Connelly, R. Brandon, L. Usher, J. Martin, P. Fielders, E. Kilburn, P. Buzzell, N. Haines, D. Frey, J. Morrison, M. Belknap, D. Chesley. THIRD ROW: G. Stacy, B. Edwards, J. Faulkner, L. Lillie. L. Kent, C. Burns, E. Lillie, M. Foley, C. Whitcomb, J. Hcaly, B Lent, J. Wisell. FOURTH ROW: J. O’Leary, T. Dunn, J. Goutas, L. Seavey, F. Jancewicz, B. Pearson, R. Brown, W. Reynolds, B. Laflarn, K. Divoll, S. Podwin, R. Wareing, T. Miller. Once again this year the Glee Club hit performances. The group of for the Christmas pageant on Many of the Glee Clubers Symphony concert held at Dartmou An operetta Robin Hood was music department in May, 1957. classes took part in this success. of the music a truly great Judy Faulkner, Helen Hauck, Larry Chase, and Pearson were selected to represent our school at the New England Music Festival, which was held in Plainville, Connecticut. Robert Brown, Carolyn Burns, Larry Chase, Bar- bara Edwards, Judy Faulknew, Fred Jancewicz, Joan Morrison, and Dan Sweeney were chosen to attend the All State Music Festival in Burlington, Vermont. OUR GLEE CLUB OFFICERS The Glee Club wishes the commu- nity a Merry Christmas with the SEATED: Dan Sweeney, President; Helen Hauck, Trees- story of Christmas set to music. urer; Gretchen Pruden, Librarian; Peg Wisell, Secretary; John Toomey, Librarian. STANDING: Larry Chase, Vice- President. THE GLORY THAT WAS ROME Io. Saturnalia! LATIN CLUB OFFICERS Claire Angell, Secretary; Paul Naski, Vice-President; Alfred Farrell. President; Lorraine Snow. Treasurer. Passing on the torch of ancient civilization is the aim of this active organization. An original Latin play under the patient direction of Mrs. Quinn was the highlight of Decembers Saturnalia celebration. Members enjoyed refreshments similar to those served at the old Roman festivities. A successful food sale supplemented the club’s depleted treasury. The members entered whole-heartedly into the activities of Latin Week, devoted to the promotion of classical customs. The year’s activities were climaxed by the annual Roman banquet as members and honored guests dined in Roman style served by freshmen slaves. FIRST ROW: K. Steele. M. Foley, E. Lillie, P. Foster, M. Diggins, L. DiBcrnardo, S. Belk- nap. C. Halladay. M. T. McDonald, B. Griffin. N. Belknap. SECOND ROW: C. Gallagher, J. Faulkner. C. Burns, L. Snow. A. Farrell, C. Angell, P. Naski. M. E. McDonald, L. Kent, M. Harty, B. Edwards. THIRD ROW: P. Lake, M. Capron. L. King, V. Zielinski, T. Reis, H. Hauck. Mrs. Quinn, M. Baldasaro, K. Clace, A. Pcrozziello, S. Zielinski, E. Coyne, P. Connelly. FOURTH ROW: P. Sheehan, P. Wisell. S. Black. J. Richards, R. Brandon, J. Barry. P. Graham, M. Seney, H. Gallagher. E. McDonald, J. McCaffrey, L. Usher, B. Rich- ardson. FIFTH ROW: S. Zielinski, R. Wareing, J. Bugbee, J. Goutas. R. O’Connor, F. Jance- wicz, W. Moses, K. Divoll, R. Carpenter, W. Wright, P. Rice, S. Marino, T. Veitch, K. Edwards. LAURELS FOR OUR LEADERS SEATED: B. Griffin, J. Millette. M. Harty, L. Snow, M. E. McDonald, C. Angeli, H. Hauck. STANDING: P. Hamer, A. Farrell, R. O'Connor, F. Jancewicz, R. Brown. The Jessie A. Judd Chapter of the National Honor Society began its fifth year with Helen Hauck, Joan Millette, Lorraine Snow, Alfred Farrell, Fred Jancewicz, and Robert O’Connor as the senior members. Highlighting a successful banquet on March 12th, the pinning ceremony brought Claire Angell, Robert Brown, Barbara Griffin, Phillip Hamer, Mary Harty, and Maty E. McDonald into the Society. The speaker of the evening, Mr. Donald Bro- dine of Vermont Academy, impressed upon the members and initiates that theirs was a position of responsibility as well as honor. The possibility of a student exchange project for Bellows Falls High School was studied by the group at their early meetings. At the banquet, Mr. Holland revealed that this indeed seemed a reality for the coming year. One detail remains, as Mr. Holland challenged the Society with its responsibility and urged the group to foster a fund raising drive for the necessary six hun- dred fifty dollars. The success of this project will do much to internationalize the outlook of Bel- lows Falls as a community and a school. Joan Millette, Secretary; Alfred Farrell, Vice-Pres- ident; Robert O'Connor, President. OUR OFFICERS OUR JUNIOR THESPIANS FIRST ROW: P. Foster, L. Kent. M. E. McDonald, C. Burns, C. Angeli, H. Hauck, M. Harty, M. Diggins. SECOND ROW: S. Cota, N. Demmon, K. Clace, M. Baldasaro, A. Farrell, M. Gallagher, N. Langlois, S. Zielinski. P. Connelly, P. Yates, N. DeCamp. JHIRD ROW: S. Lucia, L. Usher, C. Halladay, S. Black, P. VVisell, F. Griffin, J. Bushway, Miss Brown, M. T. McDonad. M. Belknap, L. Bates, M. Capron. J. Bushway, R. Wood. FOURTH ROW: R. Parry, R. Wareing, J. Bugbcc. B. Edwards. J. Faulker, C. Gallagher, M. Bolles. J. Healy, J. McCaffrey, R. Brandon. P. Manning, P. O’Connor, K. Edwards. FIFTH ROW: R. Yates, K Divoll, G. Bushway. F Jancewicz, J. Stack, W. O’Connor- P. Hamer, B. Pearson, E. Rayt, R. Carpenter, J. Murray, F. Kelly SPOTLIGHT CLUB OFFICERS Norman Langlois. President; Mary Gallagher, Secretary- Treasurer; Alfred Farrell, Vice-President. 7 The Spotlight Club, consisting of about sixty members, had a very successful year under the direction of Miss Brown. The addition of the new wing to the build- ing made play production more convenient for Miss Brown and Spotlight Club members. Be- cause of the new wing, the club acquired a new prop room, a dressing room, and two rooms for rehearsals—one in the auditorium and one in the music room. The accumulation of the proceeds of Play- nites for several years will be put to good use in equipping the new dramatics facilities. FIRST ROW: E. Pearson, D. O’Connor, W. Newell, D. Knowlton, S. Brodinc, S. Frey, L. King, J. Millette, G. Barnes. M. Ober, W Zielinski, N. Powers, S. Smith, A Fisher, J. Clark, S. Zielinski. SECOND ROW: P. Buzzell, M. Bosworth, K. Edwards, S. Richards, A. Golcc, W. Faught, M. Baldasaro, K. Kent, M. Foley, C. Whitcomb, R. Brandon, R. Musgrove, E. Johnson. S Bates, Mr. Martin. THIRD ROW: J. Black, K Bartlett, P. OUR INSTRUMENTALISTS J. Halladay, R. Barrett, N. Demmon, J. Cota, R. Musgrove. BAND COLOR GUARD “Bellows Falls ever glorious,” played our school band at the Hartford game. Edwards, N. Minich, P. Naski, D. Frey, B. Tenney, A. Nichols, T. Miller, M. Kiniry, H. Merrill, B. Lawrence, G. Powers, P. Slobodnjak, J. Rousseau. P. Lucy. FOURTH ROW: B. Pearson, J. Biela, J. Stewart, J. Oakes, A. DiBernardo, S. Lucia, J. Belknap, B. Fontaine, S. Thrasher, R. Bragg. Our high stepping band marches on the field at half-time. In September the instrumental music department with Mr. Martin as their leader was presented with a spacious new room equipped with individual sound-proof booths for practicing musicians, plus an immense instrument closet. The Senior High School Band competently supported our football eleven on the gridiron and presented a variety of designs on the field at half-time. They did an admirable job of backing our team at the Springfield game both at the pep rally and on the field when they march with the opponents group. On February 20th this band presented its winter concert to a large gathering of townfolk. The Swing Band is to be congratulated for its fine music at our school dances which included the Governor’s Ball. Secondly the “Swing and Sway” group assisted our dramatic productions, Play Nite and the Senior Play, during the intermissions. Let us not forget our outstanding Junior High Band which so admirably contributed to the Junior High assemblies and opened our football season by playing at the first two games. OUR SWING BAND FIRST ROW: J. Belknap, B. Fontaine, A. Golec, C. Whitcomb, L. Kent, J. Millette, M. Foley, M. Baldasaro. SECOND ROW: P. Naski, P. Edwards, K. Bartlett, J. Black, T Miller, P. Slobodnjak, P. Lucy, D. Frey, A. Nichols. THIRD ROW: C. Burns, P. Rice. OUR ORCHESTRA FIRST ROW: S. Thrasher, K. Divoll, R. Musgrove. J. Clark. S. Zielinski. SECOND ROW: B Laflam, E. Lillie, J. Sargent, L. Coates, S. Richards. K. Edwards, E. Pearson, D. O’Connor, J. Millette. THIRD ROW: A. Nichols, P. Lucy, D. Frey. J. Black, K. Bartlett, R. Brandon, M. Baldasaro, A. Golec, L. Kent. FOURTH ROW: C. Whitcomb, B. Fontaine, J. Stewart, S. Lucia, A. DiBernardo. C. Burns, Mr. Martin. Director. 74 FIRST ROW: M. Griffin. P. Zeno, J. Murray, N. Langlois, J. Rey- nolds, T. Gray, B. Switzer, P. Edwards, P. McGuirk, J. Stack. SEC- OND ROW: Mr. Streeter, L. Chase, R. Brown, B. Pearson, R. Rice, D. Brown. S. Podwin, J. Goutas, C. Wright, T. Waryas, D. Sweeney, THE MASTERS OF THE J. V. SQUAD FIRST ROW: J. Wasklewicz, D. Rogers, J. Dagnoli, H. Rice, J. Wettach, F. Patalano, E. Reardon, B. Lawrence, A. DiBernardo. SECOND ROW: J. Dunn, D. Grccnough, M. Kiniry, P. Rear- don, P. Savoie, J. Burns, F. Masurc, S. Golcc. THIRD ROW: Coach McCarthy, J. Lynch. L. Seavey, L. McAuliffe, E. Goutas, J. Bigelow, J. Clough, Coach Hadley. Wright bucks the defense for a B. F. gain. Coach Hadley. THIRD ROW: D. MacPhee, E. Goutas, T. Hearne, P. Savoie, W. O’Connor, G. Bushway, P. Tidd, D. Rogers, L. Frink. K. Miller, D. Sylvester. THE GRIDIRON VVaryas plunges over left end. The “Terriers,” fielding a team comprised of only three returning regulars, entered their initial game of the oncoming eight against Windsor. The only score of the ballgame came by virtue of a hard-hitting tackle by Waryas, a resulting fumble, and Wright’s lugging the pigskin the fifty yards which proved to be the squeaking margin of victory. The second game, how- ever, was a somewhat different story with the “purple” being on the large end of a 31 to 0 score against a heavily favored Benn-Hi eleven. Down at Brattleboro, B. F. notched its third straight vic- tory 12 to 6 on a late fourth period touchdown by Goutas, climaxing a Waryas-to-Stack pass seconds earlier. After one half of bruising defense on Rutland’s home grounds, the big break came and Stack took advantage of a loose ball and raced for the touchdown, knotting the final score 6 to 0. With a display of defensive strength, in holding Stevens High to a net five yards, the “Terriers” came from behind and tallied the extra point, to hammer out a 7 to 6 victory and preserve their unbeaten string. After five wins in a row, B. F. received its first and only setback of the season at the hands of M. S. J. by a 13 to 12 score, which upset the possibilities of gaining the state title. In the final two games the “purple” blanketed Hartford 31 to 0 and defeated its rival, Springfield, 19 to 7 to gain the Southern Vermont League title. At the opening of the season little was expected of the comparatively inexperienced “Terriers,” but with amazing con- fidence, great team spirit, and the expert handling by Coaches Hadley and Streeter, they went on to equal the best record ever compiled in Bellows Falls history—seven wins, one loss. Boh Quinn Langlois blocks attempted lay-up shot Dan Sweeney Sid Podwin OUR STREETERMEN With a strong feeling of optimism despite the fact that the “Terriers” were fielding a team made up of but five returning lettermen, the Purple” journeyed to Hartford for their first pre-season game and put across a 50-51 victory in an overtime. Once again the “Terriers” downed a good Keene High team with sharp shooting accuracy in a blazing third quarter to make it two in a row. It was here that the high-riding five suffered its first setback at the hands of Burlington by a 56-51 score. Nevertheless, the “Terriers” came back to take their third impressive victory by defeating upstate Montpelier quite handily, and opened the league with a fine pre-season 3 wins 1 loss record. With seasonal opener coming against Rutland, the inability to hit from the outside cost the “Terriers” their first setback, but in the first meeting with Brattle- boro, the “Purple” bounced back with a 52-48 victory. Knox Divoll John Goutas 78 Paul Zeno Jim Stack Coach Streeter Bruce Switzer Jump shot by Stack to score Ted VVaryas two points. Once more the B. F. Quintet fell behind in the win column by dropping a 50-40 decision to the “Mounties” of Rutland and suffered their third setback to the Windsor “Yellow Jackets.” The “Ter- riers” got back in the winning column by trounc- ing West Rutland but after successive losses to Springfield, Bennington and Windsor, the outlook, as far as a tourney berth was concerned, was narrowed considerably. However, with determina- tion. will, and desire, the “Purple” began to move in the remaining six games, and after downing West Rutland for the second straight time, they faltered against Springfield. Going into the final four games the “Terriers” unleashed a surprisingly strong offense against second place Bennington and ripped the “Catamounts” 75-61. In their next en- counter the “Purple” trimmed Brattleboro 46-37 to overshadow a 52-46 loss to the “Mounties ” In the last game of the regular season, the “Terriers” pulled their second major upset in the past four games by defeating Rutland 42-40. and thereby gained a play-off spot with Bellows Free Academy for entrance into the Northern Class A. Tourna- ment. After a rather sluggish first half, the “Purple” threw a press against the visitors in the third chap- ter and whittled the lead to within two points but dropped the decision 64-58 to close the season. OUR JUNIOR VARSITY FIRST ROW: B. Robinson, H. Cota, E. Goutas, J. Bigelow, M. Griffin, P. Naski. SECOND ROW: T. Veitch, F. Coyne, P. Reardon, R. Savoy, J. Connelly, S. Ma- rino, Coach Johanson. Norm Langlois Cash Wright OUR JUNIOR HIGH TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS FIRST ROW: C. Angeli. B. Edwards, D. Sweeney. N. Langlois, chairman; T. Waryas, assist, chairman; M. Harty, P. McGuirk. SECOND ROW: P. Edwards, T. Gray, H. Hauck, J. Faulkner, J. Bushway, F. Cota, J. Stack. THIRD ROW: G. Gallagher, M. T. McDonald, M. Gallagher, P. Hamer. The Junior High Invitational Tournament, with Norman Langlois as chairman assisted by an able crew, saw Charlestown emerge the victors. The coaches chose for their All-Tournament team R. Bashaw and H. Merrill of Bellows Falls; J. Putnam and W. Highter of Charlestown; and J. Barry and P. Buckley of St. Charles. THE TERRIER NINE The 1956 season brought forth a record of six wins and six losses for the diamondmen. The Per- rier nine look forward to another season with several of last years regulars returning. FIRST ROW: D. Kangas, F. Kelly, M. Capron, N. Wright, A. Wright, D. Brown, D. Sweeney, R. Harrington, T. Waryas. SECOND ROW: Coach Gleason, D. Garland, H. Cobh, D. Stocker, J. Goutas, W. Quinn, N. Vancor, P. Zeno. � 0 AROUND THE CINDERS (LEFT) Runners crouch low as they wait for the sound of the gun. (BELOW) Fred Waryas runs the broad jump. The “Terrier” cindermen were well represented at eight track meets in the 1956 season. The team attended the Southern Vermont District meet at Vermont Acad- emy. We were well represented at the New England track meet held at Bowdoin College in Maine. ON THE TENNIS COURTS The Terrier tennis team wound up another good year with six wins and four losses, their sixth season with a winning record. With a record that’s hard to beat, John Tyrell went undefeated in thirty-three straight matches. Mr. Sparague will miss Paul Bashaw, Phil Golding, and John Tyrrell who joined the ranks of the alumni this June. (Below left) FIRST ROW: H. Hauck, L. Snow, L. Kent. SECOND ROW: M. T. McDonald, C. Angell. These are the members of the girls’ tennis team which is just beginning to function smoothly. (Below right) FIRST ROW: D. Chesley, R. Wareing, J. Moynihan, J. Rousseau. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sprague, B. Laflam, W. Wright. The senior members of the team arc not shown above. They were John Tyrrell, Phil Golding, and Paul Bashaw. 81 OUR TERRIERETTES GIRLS' VARSITY FIRST ROW: J. Richards, P. Trybulski, N. Elliott, E. Bartlett, S. Lucia, A. Fisher. SECOND ROW: J. Perkins, F. Lafayette, E. Kilburn, N. Davis, S. Seavey, J. Mc- Caffrey. B. Bashaw, Mrs. Jones. GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY FIRST ROW: J. Cota, J. Wiscll, P. Whitcomb, J. Nooks, P. Roys, T. Halladay. SECOND ROW: B. LaBonte, D. Mclntire, P. Buzzell, M. Sency, M Brown, D. Frey, Mrs. Jones. THIRD ROW: N. Haines, S. Thrasher, A. Sackevich, M. Heame, S. Hakey, R. Musgrove, P. Lake. The Terrierittes completed another successful basketball season as it came to a close on February 16, 1957. Practice started late in November under the competent instruction of Mi's. Jones and the team developed constantly throughout the practice ses- ions. Four first string varsity players were graduated last year, but there were enough candidates returning this year to make up for the loss. The fine play- ing of Nancy Elliott, forward, and Eleanor Bartlett, guard, will be missed next year as they too will join the ranks of the graduated in June. After a close season all the way, the varsity closed up shop with five wins and eight losses. The J V’s boasted an impressive record of six wins, one tie, and two losses—good prediction of what is coming in the future. 82 WE WELCOME A NEW FLOCK Watch out for the ‘eggs,’ Kiniry!!” The Freshman Reception held by the class of ’57 for the ’61ers was both a great success and an innovation in dances. The Seniors took advantage of the new, large cafeteria and had the privilege of holding the new room’s first dance. The hour of dancing early in the evening put everyone in the party-mood for the entertainments to come. At eight o’clock emcees James DeCamp and Francis Kelly “signed on” with their “You Asked For It” pro- gram. The wishes of many seniors were granted that night. Poor Joe Wettach just couldn’t bear the idea of digesting live goldfish, even from Joan Wisell. After Malcolm Kiniry did his “cracker walk,” the crowd auditioned John Toomey and Bradley Lawrence in their attempts in imitate cur- rently popular singers. The evening ended with all going home lighthearted. The Freshmen are now dreaming of what they will do, in four years, to today’s unsuspecting sixth graders. Bradley Lawrence and John Toomey vocalize. OUR FIRST SEMI-FORMAL A giant-economy change in the social life of our high-school this year—the semi-formal dance has been added. The football dance was, until this year, a formal, but the time has come for a change! And so on November 30, 1956, black-silhouetted football players danced on the white-papered walls of the school gymnasium. Waiters in football jerseys skittered from the “kitchen” to the white tables of the dancers. A scoreboard the full size of the wall behind the orchestra was smeared with the scores of our games. The faculty sat in the shadow of the purple and white goal posts. This semi-formal was well attended by swaying couples who danced to the music of Allan Kendall. 85 THE JUNIORS PRESENTING ... STARDUST Stars of all sizes hung from the ceiling, a silvery moon was suspended over the orchestra and a path of moonbeams and comets ran along the walls at the Junior Prom on April 13, 1956. Mustached waiters served the record breaking crowd that packed the high school gymnasium to attend the formal, aptly named “Stardust.” The couples danced to the strains of Allan Kendall and his orchestra, and, as they left, they clutched in their hands the little silver stars that had dangled all night from the ceiling. 86 ‘What’ll it be?” asked Ross Yates. WITH OUR FAREWELL TO THE SENIORS ... PRELUDE IN PINK Arriving couples feast their eyes on our pink heaven. Mary Gallagher (BELOW) adds last minute touches the night before. The class of ’57 bade fond farewell to the Seniors with a crowned success, “Prelude in Pink.” Because of the building construction, our own gym was unavailable but a solution soon came when we were invited to use the Armory for our Senior Hop. So on June 8, 1956, excited couples viewed our accomplishment with awe. Streamers radiated from the center forming a ceiling of pink, through which dazzling silver notes dangled. To the strains of Allan Kendall’s orchestra, swaying couples danced about a gigantic cham- pagne glass constructed of pink napkins, situated in the center of the floor. Tables were placed about the sides of the hall, an immense piano keyboard of cardboard in pink and black formed the background for the orchestra. At midnight, the happy but reluctant couples gazed at the silver letters strung above the doorway, proclaiming the name that will always serve as a reminder of the wonderful fairy land, “Prelude In Pink.” 87 WILL O’ THE WISP This fantasy was the eerie story of life at Ire- land’s Land’s End. The little cottage which is the home of the country-woman and the myste- rious, white-faced girl is visited by the wife of a poet who has disappeared from this very region. The wierd lighting and exotic dancing made this play the judges’ unanimous choice as best play of the evening. Miss Susan Black’s acting as the serving maid won her the coveted Best Actress Award. BACK OF THE YARDS The kitchen of a small flat in the district be- hind Chicago’s Stock Yards was the scene of this moving drama. A priest and the police sergeant strive to lead young Michael Connors out of a life of crime. Their work was not in vain for Michael sees the light and is persuaded to turn to the honest life. The play is spiced with a touch of romance as the police sergeant woos Mrs. Con- nors and, after many years, wins. THE MAN IN THE BOWLER HAT John and Mary, the world’s most ordinary hus- band and wife, are caught in the middle of a most extraordinary situation. The Rajah’s ruby, hidden in a hat box in the cloakroom of a “Local” railroad station, is the quest of the deter- mined villian. A quick change of tempo at the end leaves the audience in a state of surprise as the man in the bowler hat makes his identity known to all. Alfred Farrell was chosen Best Actor for his role as the ordinary husband. 88 WILL O’ THE WISP The White-Faced Girl ............ Jeanne Healy The Countrywoman.................. Mary Capron The Poet’s Wife....................Linda Kent The Serving Maid...................Susan Black BACK OF THE YARDS The Priest ........................... James Stack The Police Sergeant.........Norman Langlois Mrs. Connors................Claire Gallagher The Girl.....................Nancy Demmon Michael Connors............... Roswell Yates THE MAS IN THE BOWLER HAT John Alfred Farrell Mary . . Patritia Connelly The Man in the Bowler Hat Frederick Jancewicz The Hero .... Stanely Adams The Heroine Lettie Usher The Villain Brian Pearson The Thug Francis Kelly 89 OUR SENIORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THE CAST SEATED: L. Lanou, T. Gray, Miss Brown, A. Farrell, M. Gallagher, J. DeCamp, J. Bushway. STANDING: E. Rayt, M. T. McDonald, N. Demmon, J. Murray, C. Bums, P. O’Connor, H. Hauck, C. Gallagher, F. Jancewicz, J. Faulkner, P. Hamer, P. Yates, M. E. McDonald, R. Parry, A. Rhoades. C. Angeli, L. Kent. Old memories were restored to an enormous audience who, with sparkling smiles and frequent chuckles, witnessed our senior play “Turn Back the Clock.” This comedy production of February 14, 1957, recalls family life in the “Roaring 20’s” with the female members of the cast authentically costumed in knee length dresses with low waist lines and brilliant garters and the male members adorned in blazers, straw hats, bow ties, and knickers. While the performers mastered the slang expressions of the time and the Charleston, prop- erties managers bustled frantically about securing gay frocks, jazz records and many other props which helped make this play a hilarious success. As the curtain opened, Evie (Judy Faulkner) and Charlie Hill (Fred Jancewicz), upon dis- cussing the behavior of their children, turned back the clock to their own childhood. Evie was constantly rebuking her strict father (Alfred Far- rell). Poor Evie was torn between two loves, Char- lie Hill and Johnnie Stone (Phil Hamer) and she inflicted her outbursts and conflicts on her entire family, her rah rah brother who has just been expelled from college (Paul O’Connor) and her little sister (Polly Yates). Mrs. Palmer (Mary Gal- lagher) sought to comfort and advise her daugh- ter. Incidentally, Barbara Edwards, who was originally to play the mother’s role became ill and Mary was called on to replace her at the last moment. Alice Rhoades played Mary’s original role as the Palmer maid, Hilda. Many humorous incidents occurred when Larry broke up jealous quarrels between Charlie and Johnnie. Other triangles entered when Phyllis McSorley (M. T. McDonald) made a play for Charlie, and re- served, sweet Irene Isherwood and flapper vamp Maybelle Harrison (Carolyn Burns) vied for the love of Larry. Other humorous teenagers were Chubby Bascomb (Edward Rayt) Irene’s second fiddle, Ollie Banister (Roland Parry), Sally’s first boy friend, and Barbara Banister (Nancy Dem- mon ) Ollie’s older sister. Extras turning in fine performances of the Charleston were Loretta La- nou, Terry Gray, James DeCamp, Janice Bush- way, and John Murray. 91 Collegiate! Collegiate! Yes we are collegiate! OUR AMBASSADORS ABROAD • • • DELEGATES FOR BOYS' STATE SEATED: Paul McGuirk. Robert Brown, Norman Lang- lois. STANDING: Paul O’Connor, Fred Jancewicz, James Stack, Robert O’Connor, Phil Edwards. UN REPRESENTATIVES Helen Hauck, Robert Brown DELEGATES FOR GIRLS' STATE SEATED: Barbara Edwards, Helen Hauck. STANDING: Mary T. McDonald, Mary Gal- lagher. STUDENT COUNCIL ENVOYS TO THE STATE CONVENTION STANDING: Nyla Haines, Elena Lillie, Paul Naski. SEATED: Robert O’Connor. 92 SINCERELY YOURS Christmas tree decorators have a hilarious time amid light strings and food! Inappropriate, but who on first? Time out from painting to pose for the staff photographer. a On Our prize flappers strut during a practice session for Senior Play. A campaign highlight—the band playing from the auditorium win- dow as candidates give speeches. Aw € «£ fr .SlSUfJJ' All eyes arc the “Holland tunnel” as it nears completion. 93 OUR GENEROUS BENEFACTORS BOOSTER TWENTY DOLLAR CONTRIBUTION GAY’S EXPRESS INC. PATRONS FIFTEEN DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS BELLOWS FALLS TRUST COMPANY HALLADAY THE FLORIST SAVINGS BANK OF WALPOLE 94 SUBSCRIBERS TEN DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Bartlett’s Dairy Bellows Falls Co-operative Creamery, Inc. Bellows Falls Emblem Club 153 Bliss and Lawlor, Inc. Brattleboro Reformer Cray Oil Co. Cold River Sand and Gravel Corporation Cota and Cota N. O. Cote Nelson C. Faught and Co., Royal Rental Typewriters Compliments of a Friend Green Company Hubbard Farms, Inc. Jancewicz and Son R. N. Johnson, Inc. Kane’s Pharmacy Kimball’s, Inc. The Liquidometer Corporation Meatland Morgan Linen Service, Inc. New Hampshire Provision Co., Inc. Northeastern Culvert Corporation Pontiac Cars and International Trucks Robertson Paper Company John Sexton and Company, National Wholesale Grocers Whelan Drug Store William Westland and Company W indham National Bank 95 SPONSORS FIVE DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS Frank Adams S I Army and Navy Store Al’s Bowling Alley Al’s Modern Barber Shop Appliance Outlet Bellows Falls Cash Market Bellows Falls Cable Corporation Bellows Falls Diner Bellows Falls Times Belmont Drive-In Theatre Benny’s Groceries Bertrand’s Cleaners Lewis R. Brown Bodine and Coyne Dan Bosworth Ralph N. Buck, D.M.D. Bush Music Studio Elisha Camp Cannon Restaurant George Capron Capron’s Paint Shop Chamberlain Machine Company Checker Tire Service Bernard A. Clark Colccn’s Dr. William Collins Connelly Fuels, Inc. Consolidated Foods, Inc. Cray Chevrolet Sales, Inc. Robert J. Crotty, Attorney John C. Crowley P. H. 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