Bellows Free Academy - Alpha Omega Yearbook (St Albans, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1932 volume:

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ALBANS, VT., JUNE 1932 No 5 EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR - - - - - - MANAGING EDITOR - LITERARY EDITOR - FRENCH EDITOR - NEWS EDITOR - ALUMNI EDITOR - - - MARVIN COURTNEY JOSEPH MACDONALD - ELIZABETH CORLISS - DOLORES GUAY - - EDITH DAILY ATHLETICS EDITOR EXCHANGE EDITOR SHIRLEY RALSTON - - - - ROBERT MOORE BUSINESS STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER - - - - WILLIAM RENAUD CIRCULATION MANAGER - - - - PERSIS START ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGER - - EUNICE MCCLEERY ADVERTISING MANAGER - - - - JOHN LARRY ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER - - - HAROLD HUNT FACULTY ADVISERS MISS CHANDLER MISS BARTON MISS HEFFLON MISS CATLIN Entered as second-class matter Dec. 5, IQ3O at the post office at St Albans, Vermont, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published five times a year, October, December, February, April, and June, by the Students of Bellows Free Academy. Rates: I dollar per yearg 25 cents per copy. EDITORIAL Graduation i This June, as in many other Junes, thousands of young men and Women go forth from Schoolg some looking for their life Work, others for opportunities to earn money to help pay their college expenses. But this June they have to meet a new and different situation. The business World is not going to receive them With Open arms. It is going to require that they prove their Worth and their ability to meet changing conditions The graduates must go into an unexplored territory. They must have keen Vision and a readiness to adapt themselves to Whatever work they see at hand if they Wish to make a place for themselves. This is a chal lenge to the resourcefulness of the Class Of 732- Best of luck to you! THE MERCURY Plagiarism An invention is the product of someone's ingenuity, and nearly every- one will admit that in most cases the inventor deserves all the rights and profits of his creation. A story is one form of invention, and the writer of the story deserves the same protection as any other inventor. If a person copies a story or essay and tries to pass it in to his English teacher, it is just as bad as to copy the invention of another and pose as the original inventor. If it is handed to the staff of his school magazine and is printed, he involves not only himself but also the magazine and the school which it represents. So diliicult to detect before publication, and yet so quickly noticed after it has been published, plagiarism, as this practice is called, is one of the hardest nuts we have to crack in the school magazine field. This is probably what happens: A student has an essay or story due, or perhaps he wishes to have something in the school paper. He has no ideas, so he takes the easiest way out. He copies. The teacher, never having read the original article, accepts it, or in the other case it goes to the staff. When the writer is questioned to make sure of the originality, he is between the devil and the deep blue sea. If he admits his plagiarism, his reputation will suffer, and his article will not be printed, if he does not admit it, the article will be published, and the school and the magazine, as well as he, will be disgraced. There is, however, a chance in the second case that it will not be noticed. The student takes the chance and does not admit his guilt. This is what makes plagiarism such a problem. The only way to remedy this situation seems to be to develop a spirit of responsibility among the students and to provide heavier penalties for the offenders. It would be interesting to learn how the other schools deal with this problem. sf :of :sf wk ak In regard to the story The Inferior, which appeared in the October issue, it is probable that the Exchange editor spoke a little too hastily in the April number. Indications are that the plot was taken from Liberty magazine, and we regret that we failed to notice the similiarity before publication. 1: af Pk ak Pk We regret to say that there was an omission in the April issue. The words, d'apres O. Henry, were entirely omitted from the story entitled Deux Surprises. This was an adaptation of O. Henry's story The Gift of the Magi. It is quite a noteworthy accomplishment for the average student in high school to master French sufficiently in three years, or less, to be able to retell an English story in French, of course, it is a greater accom- plishment for him to write an original story in French. It should be an inspiration for French Students to try to think in French, and then to Create in French. THE MERCURY Next 'Yeafs Staff The present stafi has chosen, With the approval of the faculty ad- visers, the following to carry on the work of THE MERCURY next year: EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR ............ ............... . . ROBERT MOORE ,33 MANAGING EDITOR . . . . . . VIRGINIA NORRIS ,313 LITERARY EDITOR .... BARBARA FOGG ,33 FRENCH EDITOR .. . ..... ELLA BOISVERT '33 NEWS EDITOR ..... . . MARGARET CORLISS ,34 ALUMNI EDITOR .... . . . SHIRLEY RALSTON '33 ATHLETICS EDITOR CLAYTON CARROLL ,34 EXCHANGE EDITOR . . . MIRIAM WISE '34 BUSINESS STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER .................... HAROLD HUNT '33 CIRCULATION MANAGER ........... . . . EUNICE MCCLEERY ,33 ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGER . . . .... MABEL START '34 ADVERTISING MANAGER ........... .... R OGER CHASE '33 ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER .. ...... RICHARD RAYMOND ,34 Hk Pk lk lk Dk THE MERCURY Wishes to thank the proof-readers, Agnes Jennings '32 and Barbara Fogg '33g the Typing department of Bellows Free Academy, the Messenger Company staff, the faculty advisersg and the contributors, for their splendid cooperation and interest. ff Pk :sf :se af The Literary editor Wishes to extend her thanks to Elizabeth Dewart ,32, who typed the material for the Literary department. Pk lk :sf ak wk THE MERCURY extends to Adele and Marguerite Laselle, of the Class of ,32, its sincere sympathy in the loss Of their father. V l THE MERCURY Senior epartment Class Poem of 1932 We are ready, Captain, Waiting for your command. We are armed with youth and courage, Weapons the War of Life demands. The battle front is veiled with mist, So dim and yet so near. Our knowledge of the battle then ls only what we hear. We are clamoring to rush ahead To face the enemy's fire, To fill the places left by the dead Midst smoke and shell and wire. We have been training hard for this At last the hour is near. Above the din these words are sent For the new recruits to hear: Fight fairly and squarely and man for Whether you have a low rank or high. Fall not on your sword, a coward! Be a hero, and with a hero's spirit die. event, man, !7 MARJORIE MCKENNEY '32, Class Poet THE MERCURY 7 Senior Class History The story that I am about to tell is one that will remain for years un- finished--the history of the Class of '32, We have, it is true, completed our career at B. F. A., but we shall go on, though in diverse paths, always making history for B. F. A. and ,32. Our carefree high school days, fel- low classmates, are over, and it is now time that we turn to the more serious side of life. Let us, for a few short moments, recall the events of our high school days, that they may always dwell in our memory. We look back on our first day of high school almost as though it were a nightmare, still I believe the majority of us wish we might live that day over again. During that memorable day and even the first weeks that followed, everything ran along smoothly for the older students, but as for us, poor freshmen that we were, it seemed im- possible for us to do anything without getting ourselves into difficulties. The first big event in our high school life was a Freshman Class meeting held for the purpose of electing officers that could safely lead us through our first year of high school. This meeting re- sembled a menagerie when all the animals are let loose, more than it did a group of sane boys and girls. After much discussion, the following officers were finally elected: Stephen Brouillette ....... President Edith Daily ......... Vice-president Kathryn Touchette ........ Secretary John Larry ............. Treasurer These officers did their best to make the freshmen seem more like high school students than like children, but there was one thing that couldn't be accomplished and that was to collect the class dues. That was an impossible undertaking. Considering that the sophomores looked upon us almost as though we were scoundrels, it was really a sur- prise to us when we were invited to at- tend a reception in the City Hall. It is very evident that the majority of our classmates thought the sophomores were playing a practical joke on them, because only three freshmen couples attended the reception. This reception ended, for the year, our activities as a class. We spent the remainder of that semester and the next in preparing for those horrible mid- year and final exams. The next September, we gathered back at the old high school with only a few of our number left behind. It may seem a trifle unusual, but it was the general opinion that we held the same sentiment toward the fresh- men as the class ahead had had toward us. Since we were now sophomores, wise and sure of our own opinions, it was not so hard for us to decide on our class officers. ln only one much more orderly assembly than that of the pre- vious year we elected Ernest Warren for President, Persis Start for Vice-president, Aldine Miller for Secretary, and Robert Cunningham for Treasurer. This year it was our privilege to give the freshmen a reception. We had one food sale to help, but our efforts were hardly necessary. We had an excep- tionally large class, and everyone, it seemed, was willing to pay his dues. 8 THE MERCURY The committee in charge of the dance spent many long and toilsome hours in decorating the City Hall for the occasion. When their task was fin- ished, the appearance of the hall cer- tainly was a credit to the class. Our spring vacation was several Weeks longer than usual this year, not because the school board thought we needed an extended rest, but because we were waiting for the construction work on Bellows Free Academy to be completed. Finally, on April 28, 1930, we en- tered the new school, appreciative of our new home, yet timid, for We knew not how to find our way about. Not only we, the sophomores, but also our so-called superiors, the juniors and seniors, and the unfortunate little freshmen. For once We were all in the same predicament. We liked this new and beautiful building, yet it was hard for us to for- get the old Academy with its creaky stairs, its icy rooms, and leaky study hall. In June, we were given the honor of decorating the new auditorium. Though we could not be the first to graduate from Bellows Free Academy, we were happy to think we could be the first to decorate our beautiful auditorium for the best loved of the commence- ment activities. Our junior year was an eventful one under the leadership of the following capable officers: john Callaghan .......... President Hortense Marchessault Vice-president Marjorie Hodge ......... Secretary William Dempsey ....... Treasurer Early in the fall, there arose the question of publishing a school paper. When, after considerable discussion and careful planning, it was decided to start what seemed to some an impos- sible undertaking, a meeting was held and the following juniors were chosen for the Editorial Staff: John Larry ....... Athletics Editor Dolores Guay ..... Exchange Editor Joseph MacDonald .... News Editor Business Staff: Edith Daily Assistant Circulation Manager William Renaud Assistant Advertising Manager Although the seniors did their best towards making this paper a success, that success was not attained without assistance from the juniors. The work of ,32 was evident in many departments of the magazine. Even the cover design was a piece of art done by a member of our class, Robert Fitz- gerald. As juniors we were confronted with maintaining the tradition of giving the seniors a farewell ball. With the constant demanding and pleading of our competent treasurer, nearly every junior paid his dues, enabling us to make this ball a success. The last event of the year was the Junior Prize Speaking Contest. The spirit of the juniors was shown by the exceptionally large number who con- tested. The prizes Were won by Char- lotte Gaither, Ernestine Best, and Per- sis Start. As We sat in the audience on Com- mencement Night of 1931, watching the graduating class, a thrill of pride went through us with the thought that in just one more year We should be up on the stage, but this thrill of pride soon turned to sadness, as We realized that in only one short year our high school days, the happiest days of our lives, would be over. In the early fall of 1931, we entered Bellows Free Academy just a little TI IE MERCURY 9 more dignified and splendid than ever before, for we were seniors. We were the classmen to whom all others owed respect. Uur first important duty was the election of class officers. Not just ordi- nary ones, but officers who could and would teach us the laws and customs of the Senior Class. When we held a meeting for the purpose of accomplish- ing this task, I must sadly relate 'that we resembled freshmen much more than we did seniors. After a heated discussion, the following officers were elected: William Dempsey ........ President Marjorie McKenney .. Vice-president Hildreth Russell ......... Secretary William Renaud ......... Treasurer I might add that these officers have fulfilled their duties perfectly. On December 18, the Friday after- noon before Christmas vacation, the in- telligent boys of the graduating class put on the annual Senior Boys' Farce. These unusual boys entertained the members of Bellows Free Academy in an unusual way. The skit, written by Joseph Vincent MacDonald and James Scully, was in the form of a very important contest between the A and B divisions of a his- tory class. The wise old professor, Francis O'Connell, questioned the two teams incessantly. The questions ask- ed pertained to the affairs of certain members of the audience, and the an- swers given did not add to the comfort of the victims. Many of these musical boys showed their talent by playing on their respective horns, and by giving vocal solos. Everyone enjoyed this famous skit, given by these famous boys, and there was the general feeling that the senior girls would have a difficult time to pro- vide an Easter entertainment that would outdo the boys'. The next event on the seniors' pro- gram Was the first Senior Supper. Wil- liam Dempsey and Marjorie McKen- ney proved their ability at being a very charming host and hostess. The dining room was decorated in keeping with Washington's and Lin- coln's Birthdays and St. Valentine's Day. During the supper, there was much merriment over the valentines members of the class had made for each other. After the supper, stories of Wash- ington, Lincoln, and of the origin of St. Valentine's Day were told by noted speakers of the class. The Albanians furnished music for dancing in the gymnasium where the seniors entertained guests. I am sure I can safely say that everyone of us had a good time at our first Senior Supper. On March 25, the senior girls gave the members of the school an enjoy- able send-off for a happy Easter vaca- tion. They presented the most original and, of course, the most interesting en- tertainment ever put on by the senior boys or girls of this school, an enter- tainment written by Marjorie McKen- ney. In this humorous skit, Dolores Guay was the Director of the B. F. A. Scan- dals, and the poor woman was having a perfectly horrible time trying to find a girl to work for her. No one knew just what kind of girl she wanted, nor what her duties would be. This in- formation was not disclosed till the very end, after many girls had answer- ed the Girl Wantedn sign. Not long after school opened for the spring term, there were rumors of an- other Senior Supper. This event took place on April 21. William Renaud and Hildreth Russell as host and hostess planned a very successful buffet supper. The supper took place in the B. F. A. 10 THE MERCURY Club Rooms. Between courses of the supper, several members of the class entertained with musical numbers, and a number of the teachers demonstrated their ability to act as comedians. After supper, music was furnished by the Albanians, as usual, but this time, although many of the young peo- ple enjoyed dancing, there was a large number who seemed more interested in playing cards. The most important event of the year was the long awaited Senior Play, Come out of the Kitchen, by A. E. Thomas, produced under the direction of Miss Barton. We sympathize With Miss Barton because of her difficulty in choosing the cast. As I have said before, this class has unusual talent for acting, and Miss Barton certainly realized this When it come to tryouts for the play. When at last a selection was made, the fol- lowing people had places in the cast: Olivia Dangerfield, alias Jane Ellen Isabelle McCann Elizabeth Dangerfield, alias Araminta Dorothy Deso Mrs. Ealkner ..... Elizabeth Corliss Cora Falkner .... Persis Start Amanda ...... .... D olores Cvuay Burton Crane ...... William Renaud Thomas Lefferts ..... Robert Derick Solon Tucker .... Joseph MacDonald Paul Dangerfield, alias Smithheld James Lorimer Curtis Charles Dangerfield, alias Brindlebury John Larry Randolph Weeks George Trudell The characters proved their ability to please When, on the evenings of May 26 and 27, the auditorium of Bel- lows Free Academy was filled to its capacity. We Wish to thank the undergradu- ates for their hearty cooperation in selling tickets, and also to thank Miss Barton for her untiring efforts to make this play a success. It is needless to say that this was the best play ever given by any Senior Class. The school paper, THE MERCURY, Which was so successful in its first year, has been equally successful under the direction of the following capable seniors: Editorial Staff Marvin Courtney ........... Editor Joseph MacDonald . Managing Editor Elizabeth Corliss .. . Literary Editor Dolores Guay ....... French Editor Edith Daily ......... News Editor Marjorie McKenney . . Alumni Editor Business Staff William Renaud .. Business Manager Persis Start Circulation Manager John Larry Advertising Manager It must not go unsaid that the faculty advisors have been exceedingly valuable in making THE MERCURY a success. In these pages, We have traced the activities of the Class of '32 from the beginning of its high school career to the end. We have seen how a scat- tered group of care-free freshmen has developed into the best and the most dignified class that has ever graduated from this academy of learning. Al- though We leave with smiles on our faces, it is not Without aches in our hearts. We shall miss the advice of our kind and patient teachersg We shall miss Mr. Dickinson's snapping fingers and funny stories, We shall miss our books and lessons, these quiet and pleasant classrooms, and this beautiful school where our class has thus far made most of its history, and above all, we shall miss the happy gatherings that this class had. For is it not probable that we shall, after this Week, never be together again as a class? We leave this school with our past THE MERCURY 11 known to you all, but with our future yet to be revealed. Let us all hope that Whatever the future brings to each of us as individuals, We may meet with the enthusiasm and the undaunted spirit that characterizes the Class of 3 32. ELIZABETH DEWART ,32 Class Historian. Class Prophecy The hot Mediterranean sun woke me as it peeped over the top of Mt. Parnassus and looked into my state- room. In an inconceivably short time I was up on deck and discovered that the steamer on which I was cruising as a guest of Isabelle McCann, now mar- ried to a big business magnate, was an- chored in the Gulf of Corinth only a short distance from the shrine of Apol- lo at Delphi. The very closeness of the ancient Greek temple turned my thoughts back twenty years to my high school days when We had studied about the oracle either in our Greek History or Latin classes. My thoughts were interrupted as the other guests came trooping up on deck, but to my satis- faction they suggested a visit to the shrine that very morning. It was not long before we had dis- embarked and were travelling on the road to Delphi. Soon we were on the very spot where Aeneas had implored permission to visit the lower world. Despite the fact that there was no longer any priestess or any mystic va- por, I could not long remain prosaic in the proximity of a place of such romantic associations. My thoughts immediately wandered back to my schooldays when Delphi had seemed such a fantastic place. I pictured my- self as a faithful believer of Apollo, almost breathing aloud a fervent prayer that I might know what the years had done for my fellow-classmen. O Apollo, greatest of the gods, protector of youth, fosterer of flocks and herds, lord of oracles, patron of art and music, most admirable prophet, shatter time and space for me, your most humble servant, and let me see my classmates of '32 as they are today. Let me see them in their various walks of life. Let me know that they have prospered and are happy, O great Apollo. I felt a queer numbness come over me. I groped with a frightened feel- ing and, in vain, for reality. A gray mist appeared before my eyes and I heard a voice saying: Time and space are of no avail. You shall travel wherever you wish, and return without having departed. The mist disappeared as suddenly as it had come and I found myself in a huge convention hall. It was a place of restless activity. A constant stream of people were pushing in and out its wide doorsg small groups were gather- ed here and there in earnest conversa- tion, others were listening to speeches which were being delivered from a plat- form in the center of the room. Ban- ners hung from the ceiling read: 'fMore speed and greater ease For dictator Kenneth Donnelly. I was to all appearances in the midst of a political meeting. I approached the platform where a woman was speaking. The people of this country won't have it, she said. We want stability and strength, and We will have it. VVil- liam Dempsey, as boss of the Macalsey party, has failed his countrymen. Let 12 THE MERCURY us elect for a second term our present dictator, Francis O'Connel1, and his most competent assistant, Betty Cor- liss. I looked at the speaker again and again as she was completing her speech. Surely enough, it was Adele Laselle. I did so want to speak to her, but Apollo had willed that I should be present in spirit only, so I had to be content with seeing her. I then noticed that around the room were stationed desks Which seemed to be the headquarters of various trade unions and professional organizations. Over the one which I was facing was a sign, Aviators' Welfare, and be- hind the desk sat Ruth Little, the rep- resentative of the aviators' union. Ira McDonough was sitting at another desk, looking after the interests of civil engineers. I heard a delegate say that he was one of the country's best. The presence of Leonard Sweeney, as the choice of the Undertakers' Union, took me somewhat aback. It consoled me, however, to picture how well he must look in a swallow-tail coat and silk hat. Separated from the others was a desk around which a large crowd was continually revolving. There sat Eli Greenfield, a lawyer of exceptional talents, whose services seemed to be in great demand. Frightened away by the great activity at this desk I turned to the next where I saw Robert Derick, whom we had all believed would be a great musician. He was the envoy of the World's League of Beauty Ex- perts. Somehow the sight of Robert turned my thoughts towards Joseph MacDon- ald, and the scene shifted. I was in a hospital room. Joseph lay there rather wan but still smiling, and by his bedside sat Marjorie Hodge, a de- mure Salvation Army lass. Joseph was telling Marjorie how he had been en- ticed by his own advertisements to smoke a special brand of black cigars, and as a result he had been obliged to spend a few days in the hospital to re- cuperate. Their conversation drifted to Edith Daily and her matrimonial bureau. This made me wish to see Edith, and immediately I was transported to her office. Edith was talking with Dorothy Wells, who obviously was her secre- tary. They were complaining because people married without consulting them. For instance they said: Hildreth Russell has married and gone to live on a ranch and we have had nothing whatever to do with it. Charlene Moffatt, whom we had consid- ered a good prospect, has married her employer without even asking our opin- ion. Paul Garey has become a hermit -a queer idea. If everyone took such fancies we should soon be among the unemployed. James Curtis, however, will soon be visiting us, since he is now securing a divorce on the grounds that he is always spoken of as Lady Whal- en's husband instead of as Mr. Cur- tis. If Billy Renaud hadn't started that expedition to the moon we might be working to insure his matrimonial happiness. That last remark made me wish to see Billy. In a flash I found myself in a lunambulator-which you know is the motor vehicle newly invented for trips to the moon. Here I found Cap- tain Renaud. Norman Phelps was going along as a surveyor and Ernestine Best as a missionary. Robert Fitz- gerald was also going to the moon, but his aim was by far the noblest. He wished to redecorate the moon so that THE MERCURY 13 it would not have such a disastrous effect on high school students. I-Ie said that it had become his ambition when, still in high school, he had seen the unfair advantage the moon had over some of his fellow-students. This made me think of lVIa1'jorie Mc- Kenney. I found her teaching swim- ming to a group of young children at a familiar spot, Saint Albans Bay. Charles Hickok was sitting on the beach with Edson Perkins. They were read- ing from the Saint Albans Messenger about their exploits in deep-sea fishing. I looked over their shoulders and saw that a criminal, caught by Constable John Callaghan, had been condemned to life imprisonment by the Chief Jus- tice of Franklin County Court, Marie Maxwell. From the personal and social column, I learned that Lillian Bascomb, the prin- cipal of the new Art for Artis Sake School, had left with the matron of the Saint Albans hospital, Marguerite Laselle, to atend the opening of a wide- ly advertised play taken from a novel writen by Robert Soule and starring Sheila Partlow, America's most popular star, and Reginald Sweeney, the stage fans' idol. I next found myself in New York at the very theatre where this play was to be presented. What surprised me most when I saw the cast was the mar- velous way in which they had kept their youth. It seems that they had been making use of Mctlcolm I-lodges' youth- preserving serum, a wonderful new dis- covery. Approaching the chorus girls, I notic- ed familiar faces. Dorothy Myott and Evelyn Stevenson were talking with their director, Elizabeth Dewart. They were discussing stage door popularity, and in doing so they gave me some rather startling information. They said that Bob Sweeny had been acclaim- ed by chorus girls the most popular stage door Johnny on Broadway. I had barely recovered from this shock when who should enter but Robert H. Brown, an ardent stage reformer who seemed to wish to reform the theatre to the point where it just wouldn't be. I had never expected that of Robert. In some way or other I began to think of Dorothy Cummings, whom I found in a China and antique shop run by Zeb,' Larry. While examining a statue, carved by James Scully and posed for by Lena Nardine, Dorothy was enu- merating her trials and tribulations as the inventor of the new I-Ielter-Skelter filing system. Zeb interrupted her continuous flow of talk to speak about Persis Start's latest achievement in the world of sports. It seems that Persis had just won another of the numerous cups which she was collecting as cham- pion archer. Zeb then asked Dorothy whether she had heard about Agnes Jennings, who had ridden her horse to victory at the last sweepstake races. Dorothy declared that she knew noth- ing about it, but retaliated by telling of Jack Sweeny's new book of poetry, a book which she maintained would revo- lutionize the literary world. But she added, Two members of our class have done even better than that. Lois Brown has just been given a position as expert economist in the secretariat of the League of Nations, and Linus Leavens is a World Court Judge. Zeb just couldn't let her leave with- out a parting shot so he told her that he had heard from Dorothy Deso, and that she was running a dude ranch in Colorado. Then I found myself in a large draw- 14 THE MERCURY ing room on Dorothy's ranch, where I recognized three old friends, Dorothy Ballard, Robert Wright, and Adelaide Nixon. As they were turning on the Telaradio, a new combination tele- vision and radio set perfected by Roger Schoheld, I learned that the three had come for a rest from their work- Dorothy from the girls' school where she was dean, Robert from a detective agency where he was considered as a second Sherlock Holmes, and Adelaide from the bank where she was president. As they were talking, there appeared on the screen George Trudell and Kath- ryn Touchette. The announcer told how George, a United States ranger, had saved Kathryn from the Wrath of one of the lions she Was taming. He was being given a medal for bravery, and a week's vacation. Then Charlene Strait came on the screen. She was being given a cup for having won a boat race and broken the speed record for sail boats. At the end of this program Adelaide informed the others that when she had been visiting the Grand Canyon she had had as guide George Bushey. Dorothy Class We, the class of 1932 of Bellows Free Academy, of the Town and City of St. Albans, County of Franklin, State of Vermont, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and de- clare this our last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say: A Firstly, To all those who would emulate our upstanding example, we give and bequeath this magnificent temple of learning, with its untrodden lawns, spotless gymnasium, much- travelled corridors, and convenient landings. To the class of 733 We give and de- answered in a bored tone, How inter- esting! Have you ever heard Marvin Courtney preach? He is just wonder- ful, although he prepares his sermons only a few minutes before giving them. I have been trying to have him preach at my school, I think it would be so en- lightening for the girls. I wanted to hear Marvin speak, but I was denied this satisfaction. Suddenly I felt as though I were falling. My eyes were dimmed by a peculiarly bright light. I felt-oh, can I describe that strange sensation? It was as if heavy atmosphere had been smothering me, and now was lifting so rapidly that it hurt. The dimness van- ished. The spirit had returned to the body. Back on Mt. Parnassus, my compan- ions were in a frenzy. They said I had fainted, but I knew better. I had been favored by Apollo and had been grant- ed the privilege of the ancient Grecian priestess who presided at his Delphic oracle. DOLORES GUAY '32 Class Prophet. Will vise our innate intelligence, our ability to rule, our toleration of underclass- men, and our responsibility for the con- duct and spirit of the school. To the class of ,34 we do ordain and bequeath a set of alarm clocks, in order to awaken them from their habitual sleepiness. To the class of l35 we do give an apology, for not having brought sooner to them a realization of what school spirit is. Secondly, Upon those worthy persons hereafter mentioned, we do hereby be- stow the following legacies: THE MERCURY 15 To James Ciofii, two cream puffs and one pansy. To Dick Pattee, two daffodils and a good shoe shine. Commodore Carpenter, a to go with his saddlebag. To horse To Spud Brouillette, Conti's inter- est in Ta-ta. To one portable phonograph and records on which to preserve his famous speechesg also more Everlast baseball uniforms. To Mr. Aimi, one set of Buick side curtains. Professor Harry B. Dickinson, To Evelyn Collins, one carton of Wrigley's Spearmint chewing gum. To Leslie Ernest Elmer, many more pleasant years in B. F. A. To Irene Wagner, another Linus. To Alan Peterson, one Austin for use on the baseball field, in which he is to use Esso gasoline, as he was ordered in the Advice to Undergraduates. To Norman Tupper, a silent sax- ophone. To Babe Trembley, a permanent library permit and a new pair of steel heels. To rights in Chemistry class. To Gordon Lepper, one hair net. Katherine Rooney, one white gate Cwell oiled on its hinges, Harold Taylor, our seniority To picket which she may give to Warren or Jack if the need shall come. To Edward Kelley, one portable bed. To Babel' Soule, one semester tardy slip. To Bill Dougherty, one inlaid ivory pool cue. To Itchy Wright, one pair of ex- tra large stilts. To Jack White, Bob Soule's taxi rights. To Mabel Start, one set of boxing gloves. To Muriel Palmer, more circulating jewelry. To Edwin Pelkey, permission to write a book on How to Become a Ventriloquistf' To Ted and Janet, longer noon hours. To any car-driving pupil, Donnelly's right to run a pickerel-shooting expedi- tion. To Philip David, Bob Sweeny's level-headedness. To Miss Rich, laborless Senior Sup- pers. Thirdly, We do ordain that the ex- penses for the herein mentioned legacies be provided for from the sinking funds of the St. Albans High School Athletic Association, into the coffers of which the members of the Senior Class have poured so much money. Lastly, we do hereby nominate and appoint Miss Alberta Beeman and Chee-boy Woodward to be executors of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and thirty- two. ROBERT H. BROWN '32, Class Lawyer. The above instrument, consisting of four sheets, was, at the date thereof, signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Class of ,32, Bellows Free Academy, as its last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at their re- quest, and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. HERBERT HOOVER, residing at Washington, District of Columbia ALFRED SMITH, residing in the city of New York EDDIE CANTOR, residing in Hollywood, California 16 THE MERCURY Advice to Undergraduates Who is the person that does not at some time in his life need advice? You, the underclassmen of B. F. A., are about to make a very important step forward in your school life, you are about to replace your illustrious prede- cessors. Do you tremble at the thought of your huge responsibilities, and hesi- tate to assume them? We see that you do. Ahl You need counsel. Who is better qualified to advise you than we, the Class of '32? We have attended this wonderful academy of learning at least four years, not more than eight, and we know all the trials and tribulations one undergoes in his school life. After much deliberation among our- selves, we have decided unanimously that we shall advise the classes first, and then give the much-needed advice to certain individuals. We recommend that the members of the Class of ,34 do not pay their class dues. They will thus eliminate the pos- sibility of a junior-senior prom.' We advise that the incoming sopho- mores of the Class of '35 hold a rum- mage sale this summer to assure them- selves of the necessary money to finance a freshman-sophomore hop. We in- struct this same class to pick up a little more school spirit during vacation time, and to store up energy so that they can work on the athletic field, also that they take the incoming freshmen to our spacious back lot, and make them feel their insignificance. This procedure will prevent them from trying to run the school. Please note that we have no admoni- 'tions for the Class of '33. Why? They did not infringe upon our most sacred rights. To this class we owe our re- spect. Remember, juniors, you must prepare yourselves to take over the numerous Senior Class duties, and up- hold senior prestige. We have set so high a standard that we do not expect you to be able to live up to it-but do the best you can. It is a real task to advise some of the oustanding young men and women, but diHicult as it is, we face our re- sponsibility with the same fortitude that we have exhibited throughout our career in this school. We advise: I I. That Kenneth Harvey stop play- ing the outfield in baseball and concen- trate on pitching-horseshoes. 2. That Irene Wagner come to school on time at least once a week. 3. That Roland Bushey buy a to- bacco plantation and a molasses factory to assure himself a plentiful supply of fresh chewing tobacco. 4. That Cookie look out for Babe Ruth. 5. That Hortense Marchessault buy a one-Way ticket to the Queen City, Burlington. 6 That Carlton keep out of the woods, for someone will pick him for a pansy. 7. That Gordon Lepper go to a small high school and become a big shot. 8. That Leila Ginett keep an eye on Billy, the boy artist, for he is a pretty shifty Scotchman. 9. That Two-base Rinaldi train during the summer months, for there's a tough football schedule ahead. 10. That next year's football team beat Middlebury H. S., the one thing we couldn't do. THE MERCURY 17 II. That the Home Economics De- partment purchase its maple products from Miss Mabel Syrup Start, local sugar. 12. That Spike Sweeny use a stick of T. N. T. to help him get under way. 13. That this same Sweeny uphold firmly the family name. 14. That Virginia Norris learn how to handle noisy boys. 15. That Babe,' Soule get a self- translating Caesar,' it may help. 16. That Warren Marchessault back-pedal a step, for the summer months are here, and Jack White will have his car going all the time now. 17. That the Athletic Association tear up its unwieldy constitution. 18. That Shirley Ralston keep up her prestige. 19. That Adrian Trembley, the pride of the Mohawks, be given a stretchable hat so that it will fit after certain games. 20. That Alan Peterson change his brand of gasoline to Esso so he can make a quicker start in left field. 21. That Philip David and John Willson forget women for a year or so, and concentrate on studies and ath- letics. 22. That Ta-ta Marchessault let them do as advised. 23. That those who intend to take botany bribe their country classmates early for their Howers. 24. That chemistry students learn their equations now, so that by next fall they may know them. 25. That Edwin Pelkey refrain from walking down the front steps. 26. That Aldine Miller reform Jack. It might pay. Thus we, the Class of 1932, con- clude our words of guidance and ex- hortation to you who are to carry on. May you proceed to act upon our ad- vice and prove -by deeds, not words, how much you value the good judgment of the largest, most illustrious, and most industrious class ever to gradu- ate from this institution of learning. JOHN CALLAGHAN ,32 Senior Class Poll Most popular boy Robert Sweeny girl Persis Start Best looking boy Robert H. Brown girl Marjorie Hodge Best dressed boy Robert Derick girl Marjorie McKenney Most talkative boy Joseph MacDonald girl Barbara Griswold Quietest boy Howard Greene girl Adele Laselle Most cheerful boy William Dempsey girl Dolores Guay , Best athlete boy Robert Sweeny girl Persis Start Best dancer boy Robert Soule girl Marjorie Hodge Best worker boy William Renaud girl Dolores Guay XBy popular vote. 18 THE MERCURY Senior Grinds The grinds committee consisted of: Elizabeth Corliss, Marjorie McKenney, Lorimer Curtis, Isabelle McCann, Charlene Moffatt, Agnes Jennings, Malcolm Hodges, William Renaud, Lois Brown, Roger Scho- field, Marguerite Laselle, Robert Derick, and Joseph MacDonald. DOROTHY BALLARD Let us tell you about one of the most conscientious girls in our class. Believe it or not, she always has her book re- ports in on time and her French com- positions done a week in advance. Some- times we wonder what deep thoughts bring to Dot's eyes that dreamy pen- sive glow. It may be she's plotting some more Work for herself, or more likely she sees her near future, which we know is very promising. Course: general. Honors: glee club CI-23. LTLLIAN BASCOMB A tall, slender girl, with Grecian features, is Lillian. She is a quiet per- son, possessing hidden qualities which few of us have had the good fortune to see. In after years we hope to hear much of them. We are told that to every personal question Lillian has one answer: Can tell?l' Here's luck, Lil- lian. Course: commercial. Honors: two penmanship certificates. ERNESTINE BEST Tena is one girl who proves that appearances are deceiving. Who would ever guess from her calm, placid ex- terior what an imp she is? She has a remarkable sense of humor, always cropping out in unexpected places. She is a good sport and dependable, too. Although she is hard to get acquainted with, she is a friend who sticks to the last. She is not shy, but quiet and un- assuming. Her dramatic ability is of course well known. She has a natural leaning toward the stage, and can play any part well. We're sure she will con- tinue to do so throughout life. Course: general. Honors: glee club QU, principal C20 3 junior prize speaking, second prize Cgjg assistant director of Senior Play C47- Lois BROWN Lois is our truly dignified senior. She does exceptional work in English, and we all enjoy reading her worth- while compositions, for when we have finished, we feel that we have really gained something. Lois also has a knack for making clever little free-hand drawings. We sincerely hope that she will be able to develop this delightful talent. Course: general. Honors: advanced bookkeeping cer- tificate, prize for outside reading Cgj g grinds committee ROBERT H. BROWN With a song in my heart Wozert is a three-leter man, and his pet hobby is hiking. The thing that makes Bob so popular is his good- natured disposition. He has a cheery word for everybody. There is little doubt that we shall hear great things about Bob, for he has the greatest of all accomplishments-the art of making friends. THE MERCURY 19 May all your shots be baskets, Brownie, and your life a happy one. Course: general. Honors: football Q3-45, basketball C3-459 captain, basketball Q4jg base- ball Q3-4jg business manager Senior Play GEORGE BUSHEY Who is that quiet, good looking young chap that one often sees in the corridors? That is George Bushey, the boy with the temper that never gets ruflled, the boy who is always at his best. He is no three-letter men in sport, but he is always behind the team-he is behind everything connected with B. F. A. Here's to him. May he al- ways wear that smile underneath his frown. Course: commercial. Honors: typing pin f4j g stage com- mittee of Senior Play JOHN CALLAGHAN And ages after my voice is stilled, Men shall know I lived by the things I build. Beefy is one of our all around ath- letes. He plays football, baseball, and basketball with every one of his one hundred and seventy-two pounds. And can he dance? Just ask the girls! Iohnny's greatest ambition is to spot successfully three passages in Macbeth without using the book. Nevertheless, Beef is a Hne student. Whenever there is some fun you will find Callaghan in the middle of it. Prob- ably this is because he is one of the best-natured boys in school. We shall always remember that spontaneous smile. The class of '32 wishes you the best of luck, Beefy ! Our friendship is yours forever. Course: general. Honors: football K2-3-43, captain f4jg all-state center Cgjg basketball Q3-45 g baseball C2-3-4, 3 class president Cgjg president Athletic Association Q4-DQ advertising committee Senior Play f4jg librarian f4j. ELIZABETH CoRL1ss Betty is one of the brainy members of the school. Her remarkable ability is the envy of all her classmates. She is never content with anything but an A, and she usually gets it. She is am- bitious and conscientious. She is also musical, many a time she has charmed us with her violin and her lovely voice. Yet in spite of all her activities, she is never too busy to help a less clever classmate. We have great hopes for her and are sure she will be a great success. Course: general. Honors: fCoats High School, or- chestra fl-2, g class play CI-25 5 QB. F. AJ orchestra CI-23, glee club Q4Dg junior prize speaking fgjg Literary editor of THE MERCURY Q4jg Senior Play C4j 5 grinds committee C4j. MARVIN COURTNEY If one sees a slim, dark-haired senior come smiling down the hall he knows that that person is Marvin Courtney. Marvin is an invaluable classmate. He helps us in everything-from a com- plex trig problem to editing THE MERCURY. If he solves the problems of life as he does his trigonometry he cannot help being a success. Course: general. Honors: Editor of THE MERCURY C453 stage committee of Senior Play C45- DOROTHY CUMMINGS 'We like Dorothy because she is dif- ferent. She has so many pleasing char- acteristics blended together that it is difficult to name any one in particular. 20 THE MERCURY Perhaps her cheerful friendliness is her greatest asset. You can always depend upon an encouraging word from her. Best wishes, Dot, and whatever the future holds for you, may the Fates be kind. Course: commercial. Honors: glee club fl-2, g typing pin C49- J. LORIMER CURTIS Lorimer is one of our studious young men. It is just natural for him to know his lesson-or at least to evade the subject, which amounts to the same thing. He came here only last year from Mount Hernon-and we are sure- ly glad he came. We all find him a very likable person. He intends to take up chemical engineering. Course: general. Honors: glee club C455 Senior Play MQ, grinds committee C4j. EDITH DAILY Come pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demuref' Nothing else we can say will explain Edith better. There is only one of her kind. Edith is a very quiet young lady but is also one of the cheerful little persons about B. F. A. She is an op- timist and still believes that behind the blackest cloud the brightest sun will shine. Always gracious-always friend- ly-always loyal. Course: general. Honors: assistant Circulation man- ager for THE MERCURY C35 g class vice-president QU g News editor of THE MERCURY f4j g glee club fl-2, 3 libra- rian C4j. WILLIAM DI-QMPSEY If nobody smiled and nobody cheered and nobody helped us along, And we stood all alone in the battle of life, the whole blamed world would seem wrong. Bill will always have things easy be- cause nothing ever disturbs him. His Pepsodent smile will always be his greatest asset in life. Bill is another of our athletes. He plays football, basketball, and baseball: but his hobby is playing cow-pasture pool at the Country Club. Besides do- ing all this he stands high in his studies. Another thing, our Bill is also a man with a past. In fact, he has passed about everything on the road. He has a passion for fast cars and good looking girls. Go get 'em, Bill! We're right behind you. Course: classical. Honors: football f3-47, basketball C43 3 baseball fgj g class treasurer Q31 g class president C45 5 class representa- tive for Coote Field C4Q 3 secretary Athletic Association f4jg stage man- ager Senior Play C4j g librarian C4j. ' ROBERT DERICK Bob is the boy who made music popu- lar in B. F. A. For four years he has been the official pianist, and for the same length of time he has also been the unofficial pianist, in demand when- ever the bunch gets together and wants to dance. Besides being able to get rhythm out of both piano and clarinet, Bob is a good student. Furthermore, he is an actor of parts. Not only did he capably portray the stealthy sweet- heart in the Senior Play, but on several occasions he has also done a successful bit of acting in class when called upon to recite. We are sure Bob will al- ways get along with life. Course: classical. Honors: pianist CI-2-3-4, g orchestra CI-2-355 band CI-2-3-45, all-state or- chestra f3-4, g Senior Play Q41 g grinds committee C4j. THE MERCURY 21 DOROTHY DEso Dot is an impetuous and likable young lady-not very large, but good things come in small packages. She can be extremely clever in her remarks, in fact, her wittiness is one of her out- standing qualities. Sometimes Dot seems to be dreaming of something far away, but then again she is right on the spot-full of pep and enthusiasm. She can act, too-we've several good ex- amples of her talent. Dot intends to enter the business world soon. May you meet with much success, Dot. Course: commercial. Honors: glee club CI-2, 5 typing ping two penmanship certificates, Senior Play C4j g bookkeeping certificate. ELIZABETH DEWART You just can't help liking Betty. She always has a grin for everyone even when things look rather dark. Her sweet disposition makes her liked by everyone she meets. Betty goes out for public speaking in a big way. We all think Betty is one of our nicest classmates and know she will make a fine secretary. Course: commercial. Honors: glee club Czjg class his- tory Q4jg ticket committee of Senior Play C4jg junior prize speaking Cgjg oratorical contest 145. KENNETH DONNELLY -Ecce homo! Standing erect at his full height, one hand in his vest, the other placed behind his back, and here is our Napoleon, Shrimp Donnelly, a martyr to U. S. History and Latin IV. Kenneth is a perpetual surprise, even to those who know him best. At the least expected time he will mumble some expression that, if heard, cannot help starting laughter. Just watch him in the future. Some day he will take an unexpected start and prove himself a genius. Course: classical. ROBERT FITZGERALD To Whom are we indebted for the picture on the cover of THE MERCURY? To none other than Robert Fitzgerald, the best artist in the school. Robert can print and draw faster than most people can Write. Bob is an adept pupil. He can do trigonometry almost as fast as Miss Beeman can do alge- bra. With the ability that this young man possesses he will climb the ladder of success very rapidly. Course: general. Honors: assistant baseball manager Qljg baseball manager C255 glee club secretary C25 g glee club treasurer C35 3 glee club stage manager C4jg Athletic Association treasurer C35 g three draw- ings in THE MERCURY, advertising committee of Senior Play PAUL GAREY The boys call him Bunker Hill. Bunker is a little man who does big things. He has what football players call grit. When he gets knocked out he comes back for more-that is the spirit that gets one by. Bunker is one of the happiest people in the school, friendly with everyone, a bit shy with the girls, but happy-go-lucky with the boys. His smile and cheery Hi there l have won him many a friend. We cer- tainly shall miss our Bunker Course: general. Honors: football C3-43. ELI GREENFIELD Our earliest recollections of Eli bring to mind a then curly-headed boy with a violin tucked under his chin. He 22 THE MERCURY gave up the violin for the automobile and has made extremely rapid progress ever since. Apparently lack of gasoline is the only cause for serious thought in his life. He can always see the humor in a situation and can be count- ed on to laugh. Eli has a great aver- sion to oral topics, and is almost al- ways ill on such sad occasions. All we can say is that we hope he finds his progress in life as iieet as his progress with the automobile. Course: general. Honors: orchestra CI-2-gl. DoLoREs GUAY Gusty is the disturbing element in our class. When she appears on the scene things begin to happen. She just seems to have a natural knack of stir- ring things up and getting people ex- cited. Her explosions occur just often enough to ease the monotony and create an interesting diversion. More- over, her outbursts usually bring re- sults. She is liked by everyone for her jolly impetuous nature and cheerful smile. Another of her great assets is her remarkable voice, beautiful in tone and tremendous in volume. The school is going miss her, but who knows, we may yet boast that we were classmates of Dolores Guay, the great operatic star. Course: classical. Honors: CMt. St. Mary Academyj class vice-president CID, CB. F. A.j glee clubfz-4j, principalfzj g Exchange editor of THE MERCURY Q35 g French editor of THE MERCURY C455 class prophecy C4jg Senior Play CHARLES li-IICKOK Charles is simply fascinating. Do you remember the fairy story about the knight in shining armor, mounted on a white charger, and how he dashed over the countryside to stop beneath the bal- cony of his lady-love? Then you can imagine Charles, dressed in his best suit fred tie includedj, with his curly hair somewhat mussed, as he rattles along in his old Studie, all the time hoping to reach the garden gate in time to serenade someone on his sax. Now do you see what we mean-fascinat- ing? Course: general. Honors: orchestra C2-31g all-state orchestra C453 band CI-2-3-4jg ticket committee of Senior Play Q4j. MAR JORIE HODGE Marge is one of our most charming girls with her dark curly hair and blue eyes. Her pleasing personality has won her a place in all her friends' hearts. Marge loves to dance and--can she sing? No event is complete Without her song. From what We have heard she intends to be a stenographer. We just couldn't get along without Margie Mae-in fact she is the life of the class with her pep and vitality. We wish you success, Marge, in everything you un- dertake. Course: commercial. Honors: O. G. A., glee club C2-3,3 i class secretary Cgj g chairman of ad- vertising committee of Senior Play Q4j g typing pins 4o-, 5o-, 6o-words. MALCOLM HODGES Who is this student Who talks chem- istry? Of course, it's Malcolm Hodges. Malcolm solves chemistry equations as ordinary people add two and two. But Malcolm is also a musician. He is well known for the large instruments which he plays, namely the bass horn and the bass viol. Malcolm is a mem- ber of the Boys' Band and a player in the school orchestra. Course: general. Honors: orchestra f2-3-4, 3 band CI-2-3-4, g grinds committee f4J. -45.5 1932 SENIOR CLASS OF 4 i 3 .L. 5 1 l A 'YI SP AT. L OF TS A. 932 CURY, 1931-32 ER M THE OF STAFF OND E SEC TH eery, Robert MCCI Larry, Eunice h Daily, John Ralston, Harold Hunt, Edit Shirley to r.: l. Top row, h Corl ss. Elizabet -r-4 Moore, E ce Q O Q : cvs Q GJ C11 3 2 ,S Q. CD U1 O F1 Courtney, rvin d, Ma E css :: : 3 is il CU 49 rn Ili ..- rn F4 CD Q-4 vi as 5 CJ U2 GJ L4 O E Q E S E o -J-3 -J-7 o CQ nney. McKe Marjorie THE MERCURY 27 AGNES JENNINGS We like Agnes because she's an all- round girl. Besides being a fine student, she finds time for basketball, tennis, archery, and swimming. We all acknowledge her a superior student. Even Miss Chandlerls ques- tions on weighty matters can't ruffle Agnes. She's one of those people who succeed in Whatever they undertake. The Class of '32 expects to hear of Agnes in the future. Course: classical. Honors: proof-reader for THE MER- CURY f4j 5 grinds committee JOHN LARRY With a twinkle in his eyen Pep personified-that's Zeb. And as a smasher of dishes he's one hun- dred percent perfect. His next best ability is playing basketball Cexcept when his feet get in the wayj. He play- ed on his class team for two years. His ready smile and shock of black hair help to make an altogether pleasing Zeb The one thing he doesn't like is to hear someone call him J-a-W-n. He's always ready with a willing hand to help a pal along. We are sure his optimistic outlook on life will take him a long way. Course: general. Honors: class treasurer C135 treas- urer Athletic Association C4jg Ath- letics editor of THE MERCURY C3,g Advertising manager of THE MER- CURY Q45 g glee club C2-3-45 g manager of baseball Cgjg Senior Play ADELE LASELLE Adele is our quiet, shy little maid, but we think a lot of her because of these qualities and miss her when she is not around. She is steady and faith- ful at work in her modest way, and certainly does her part to keep things moving. Adele is of the type who usually win out, and we know our Adele won't disappoint us. We'll be expect- ing great things of you, Adele! Course: general. Honors: glee club CID. MARGUERITE LASELLE Peggy is the girl who is always happy and always helpful. She also possesses that enviable gift of friendli- ness. A smile for everybody is her motto, and smiles beget smiles. When- ever there is any fun to be had she is right there--ready for anything. All these attributes will be a great factor in helping Peggy to become the good, cheerful nurse that she hopes to be. Good luck to you in your chosen work! Honors: glee club fljg grinds com- mittee C4j. LINUS LEAVENS Good-natured, friendly, popular-all these qualities describe Linus Leavens. Linus also possesses other characteris- tics which make him a very good class- mate. As an earnest student Linus takes second place to few. Just one look at the A's and B's on his report card will prove this. Linus is especially good in Latin, but his splendid work is due to his untiring efforts. With his deter- mined way he will surely be successful in life. Course: classical. RUTH LITTLE We challenge anyone in all Vermont to rival Ruth's optimism. Even through midyear exams her temper remained unruiiled. Her friends, too, are inspir- ed by her bubbling good humor to brave the impossible. Those of us who have not been favored with her intimate friendship have often enjoyed her sunny smile. It was only last year that Ruth 28 THE MERCURY came to our school, but in this short time she has acquired friends galore and numerous admirers. Though wholly unaccomplished as fortune tellers, we may forecast a brilliant future for one wtih so happy a disposition. Course: commercial. Honors: CSheldon H. S., class treasurer Qrjg penmanship certificate, CB. F. AJ speed honors in typing. JOSEPH MACDONALD Joe, or more recently Vincent, is really a hard-working senior. He is constantly on the alert for ways to im- prove THE MERCURY, and continually giving other students helpful advice on many subjects. He is a very good mathematician. Joe also plays a mean trombone and is beginning to master the baritone horn. Course: classical. Honors: Managing editor of THE MERCURY Q4jg News editor of THE MERCURY Cgj gHarvard prize 13D 5 or- chestra C2-gjg band C2-3-45, all-state orchestra C41 g Senior Play C45 5 chair- man of grinds committee C4j. MARIE MAXNVELL When you hear a clatter of high heels, a cheery, Hello, then a recital of the latest news, it can be none other than Marie from Sheldon. It has been said that she doesn't like boys, and sel- dom if ever dances. We wonder if it isn't another Marie people were speak- ing of. The class could scarcely get along without this lively miss, and we regret that she couldn't have spent her first two years with us. Course: general. Honors: CSheldon High Schoolj manager of basketball Qzjg secretary of student senate Czj. ISABELLE MCCANN Our lady from Massachusetts is en- deared to us by her quiet, sweet dis- position, but we can't call her shy. It is always easy for Isabelle to give a cheery laugh or smile. Her grades are habitually among the highest in the class, but she doesn't have to spend all of her time studying. Civics seems to be her specialty, although she is much interested in science. We find, too, that she is not far behind when it comes to the Irish brogue. We wonder where she got her practice. Course: general. Honors: COrange, Mass., H. S., literary club KID g QB. F. AJ glee club C215 Senior Play C4jg grinds commit- tee Q4j. IRA McDoNoUGH Although Ira is a quiet young man in school, it is reported that he is not al- ways so. Sometimes he forgets his shyness and goes to call on the fairer sex. Ira is usually to be seen with his close friend, Eli Greenfield. He has proved during his course that he is a very good typist. Very good typist? Yes-and a very good fellow. Course: commercial. IVIARJORIE MCKENNEY Marjorie is the girl to whom the Senior Class has looked for leadership, and she has not failed us. Picture a girl with a delightful personality, good looks, executive ability, willingness to work, and a smile for everyone, and you will see just why Marjorie was elected vice-president of the class. See her at work, and you will understand why the Senior Supper was such a suc- cess. At times Marjorie is given to dream- ing, and as a result from time to time We receive choice bits of poetry. Indeed, THE MERCURY 29 the Class Poem is just one example of her ability. And for hard work, just watch Marjorie getting her Alumni notes together! Keep it up, Marjorie! Course: classical. Honors: glee club fl-2-35, principal fl-2, 3 class vice-president Q45 g Alum- ni editor of THE MERCURY Q4j 3 class poem Q4j g business committee of Senior Play 145, grinds committee CHARLENE MOFFATT This dainty bit of ivory and pale rose might have been an orchid in some rare old garden. Charlene is our mod- ern Helen of Troy, and does she lead the boys a merry chase? Charlene has quite a string of admirers. It stretches from Alabama to Detroit and from there back to Vermont. Would you believe it for one so small? Course: commercial. Honors: O. G. A., advertising com- mittee for Senior Play C45 5 grinds committee C4j. DOROTHY Mrorr Small, quiet, but merry and friendly describes one of the four Dorothies who look frightened when their name is called in U. S. History class. Dorothy is'very unassuming, yet she can toe-dance very well-at least, that's what the audience thought during the Senior Girls' Entertainment, and we value their opinion. According to the reports we hear from her typing and stenography, we think that Dot would make a good secretary for someone- perhaps for the next President. Good luck, Dot! Course: commercial. Honors: typing pin: bookkeeping certificateg penmanship certificate. LENA NARDINE A more cheerful girl than Lena can't be found. She greets you with such a charming smile that at once your heart goes out to her. Her rather re- served manner makes her liked by all her friends. Lena hopes to be a nurse and we are sure she will realize this ambition. Best luck, Lena! Course: commercial. Honors: glee club C255 typing pins O. A. T. 25-, 50-words. ADELAIDE NIXON Did you ever before see a person like Adelaide? She is certainly quite unusual. Do you want to know a secret? To the world Adelaide appears quiet and retiring. However, her friends know her to be quite different. Under- neath her dignihed, quiet appearance lurks the imp of mischief, ready to ap- pear at the slightest provocation. We know her to be humorous, jolly, good- natured, and a good sport. Our class just couldn't get along without Ade- laide. Course: commercial. Honors: penmanship certificate QI, g bookkeeping certificate. FRANCIS O'CONNELL A rare bird Fracas is free, white, and almost twenty. He plays football and base- ball with the best of them. Francis is the most carefree of our senior boys. lt is a known fact that even a history exam is incapable of making him worry. He has a faculty for telling remarkable stories. Some of them are so remarkable that they are incredible, but the upper classes consider them invaluable to the educa- tion of the freshman. Happy landings, Fracas l Course: general. Honors: glee club Czjg football f4j g baseball Q2-3-45 g advisory board of Athletic Association Q4j. 30 THE MERCURY SHEILA PARTLOW Sheila is one of those bright spots in the mind of every '32, For four years we have admired the golden tresses that crown Sheila's fair beauty and wondered why some people are so favored. Sheila's future is in the bal- ance: Will she be a lawyer, and fight in defense of justice, or a draftsman, and express for others' use the bright plans that fill her thoughts? She has done some fine work along the latter line. Here's to your own life plan, Sheila. May it be successful! Course: commercial. Honors: two penmanship certificates. EDSON PERKINS Edson is a very optimistic young man. As he comes smiling down the street, whistling, one sees that he be- lieves in looking only on the fair side of life. His friendly attitude has sur- rounded him With a crowd of friends. Edson, however, is also a student. He certainly knows his U. S. History, and can he 'fparlez vous l Edson is a mu- sician-if a saxophone player is includ- ed under that heading. Besides being a member of the Boys' Band, Edson also plays with the famed Albanians. Course: general. Honors: orchestra C2-3D 5 band C2-3- 4jg advertising committee of Senior Play C43- NORMAN PHELPS This Walter Raleigh from Georgia is very quiet and unassuming, but he has a way with the ladies. His gallant manners and natural charm coupled with a cheerful disposition just sweep them off their feet. ' Course: general. WILLIAMRENAUD You of course' know this young man with the nice red hair. And that smile! Who can resist it? Billy goes about things. in a very business-like manner- from managing the finances of THE MERCURY to being the leading man in the Senior Play. We always give Billy the job of treasurer because he has a way which makes everyone just hand over the money without thinking about it. Billy gets the marks too- nothing less than A's for him. We are all proud to have Bill in our class and wish him much success. Course: general. Honors: assistant Advertising man- ager of THE MERCURY Cglg Business manager of THE MERCURY f4j g Senior Play 142: class treasurer C4j. A HILDRETH RUSSELL Charming, sweet, dignified, and true -these are some of the qualities that go to make up Hildreth's rich person- ality. To know Hil is to love her, for once a friend she is always a friend. No wonder she is so popular. And is she capable? Well, she certainly knows how to manage a Senior Supper. We couldn't ask for a more gracious hostess than Hildreth. Course: general. , Honors: glee club CI-Zjg class sec- retary f4jg managing committee of Senior Play ROGER SOHOFIELD ' , Roddy is a quiet, reserved boy with Strangers, but is lively and confidential with his friends. He is an inveterate hunter and fisherman, and enjoys all outdoor sports. Roddy is also an ex- pert mechanic, having had plenty of practical experience with his Ford. We hope his experience will serve him in good stead when he is traveling the road of life. Course: general. . R Honors: grinds committee N THE MERCURY 31 JAMES SCULLY That tall, slim, dark-haired fellow with the famous walk is no less than James Scully. Wouldn't Jimmy make a good detective-especially disguised as a maid? Jimmie was once a big football player, but that was before he became an Uactressf' And did you know that Jimmie is also a military man of a few years, experience? That is where he gets his walk. When you meet him on the street he snaps out a very militaristic Hello, Well, Sergeant, we hope that the President sees you and makes you a general. Course: general. Honors: glee club principal Q2-gj. ROBERT SOULE Death will come some day and take me, but I ain't dead yet. Noisy? Sure, but full of pep. That's B-h-obby. Bob can yell louder ithan anybody else in school, but he 'also has numerous other accomplishments. You should see Bob dance. He uses the same strut that won many of the class basketball games this year. ' Bobby plays a mean game of bridge at Larry's kitchen tunks. Best of luck, Bob-doubled and redoubled. Course: commercial. Honors: glee club C2-3-4, g two typ- ing certificatesg one shorthand certifi- categ penmanship certificateg typing pin. PERSIS START This happy lass with the twinkling eyes and golden hair is just bubbling over with school spirit all the time. Whether making a long shot on the ,basketball court or leading the old Fight-Fight, Skimpsey has the inter- est of B. F. A., at heartf If therefs anything being started anywhere, just look for Persis, for shels surely there with all her enthusiasm. The school will certainly miss her pep when she's gone, but we know she'll make a bright spot wherever she is. Course: classical. Honors: fBurlington H. S.J volley ball captain frjg CB. F. A.j cheer leader Q2-3-4jg vice-president fzjg glee club Q3-4Jg secretary-treasurer of glee club C355 basketball Q3-4j, cap- tain .f4Jg Senior Playg junior prize speaking Cgrd prizejg vice-president Athletic Association EVELYN STEVENSON Here is a girl who has a true sense of values. Evelyn doesn't go out much for public speaking, but we know her qualities are plentiful. First and fore- most, she is a good student. Teachers sigh with relief when it comes her turn to recite. She is musical, too. The piano is her instrument, and she under- stands it well. Along with this Evelyn has good looks. That wavy hair' of hers is famed. We've heard that Evelyn has a failing for the Best families. Course: commercial. Honors: two typing pinsg penman- ship certificate. . CHARLENE STRAIT Charlene is like the proverbial owl, The more he heard the less he spoke. It may be difficult to engage her in con- versation, yet her extent of knowledge is apparent in all her studies, especially in French. In her encouraging smile and snappy black eyes one cannot but read her friendliness. Likely this last quality will help her in her future career as a teacher. Good luck, Charlene, and may you enjoy your work. Course: general. Honors: glee club CContinued on page 443 J., S 32 THE MERCURY .ffiie i , .....,'5 N S fy.-....... , X , l l COMMENCEMENT WEEK PROGRAM Friday, June I0-Junior-Senior Ball. Sunday, June I2-Baccalaureate Ser- mon. Monday, June 13-Junior Prize Speak- ing. Tuesday, June I4-Class Day. Wednesday, June I5-Graduation. Thursday, June 16-Alumni Banquet. Saturday, June 18-Class Ride. PRESENT SENIOR PLAY In their presentation of the Senior Play, Come Out of the Kitchen, by A. E. Thomas, on Thursday and Friday, May 26 and 27, the members of the cast did splendid work. This fact was made evident by the appreciative audi- ence. By their fine interpretation of this play, the characters revealed their ability to act and did credit to the di- rector, Miss Alice Barton, and the as- sistant director, Ernestine Best ,32. The cast was as follows: Olivia Dangerfield, alias Jane Ellen Isabelle McCann Burton Crane ...... William Renaud Elizabeth Dangerfield alias Araminta Dorothy Deso Paul Dangerlield, alias Smithfield Lorimer Curtis Charles Dangerfield, alias Brindlebury John Larry Mrs. Falkner ..... Elizabeth Corliss Cora Falkner ......... Persis Start Randolph Weeks .... George Trudell Thomas Lefferts ..... Robert Derick Mandy ............ Dolores Guay Solon Tucker Joseph MacDonald The committees that helped in the production of this play were as follows: B u s i n e s s Committee-Robert H. Brown, chairman, Marjorie Mc- Kenney, Hildreth Russell, Mal- colm Hodges. Stage Committee-William Dempsey, chairman, Marvin Courtney, George Bushey, Roger Schofield, Charles McGreggs. Ticket Committee-Kathryn Touch- ette, chairman, Barbara Gris- wold, Elizabeth Dewart, Edson Perkins, Charles Hickok. Advertising Committee - Marjorie Hodge, chairman, John Callaghan, Charlene Moffatt, Robert Fitz- gerald. a Head Usher-Robert Sweeny. Assistant Usher-Robert Soule. THE MERCURY 33 SENIOR SUPPER One of the best Senior Suppers ever held was enjoyed by a large number of seniors and the faculty on Thursday April 21. It was a buffet supper with William Renaud and Hildreth Russell as host and hostess. Daintily arranged card tables were placed about the dining room, which glowed with soft candle-lights. During the supper, members of the Senior Class and the faculty entertained. Songs by Dolores Guay and Marjorie Hodge were much enjoyed, as was a dance by Persis Start. Charles Hickok, George Trudell, and Edson Perkins added to the entertainment with musical num- bers. The teachers did their share by putting on a pantomine entitled The Lighthouse Keeper, in which Miss Hefllon was the mother, Miss Ather- ton, the daughterg Miss Catlin, the doc- torg Miss Perrault, the lighthouse keeperg and Miss Barton, the villain. The butlers were William Dempsey, Robert Soule, Robert H. Brown and John Callaghan. Miss Chandler and Miss Taylor helped arranged the din- ing room, and Miss Rich with her helpers prepared the supper. Cards and dancing were enjoyed after the supper. SPEAKER IN CHAPEL Rev. Duncan Livingstone, pastor of the First Congregational Church, spoke in chapel on Thursday May 5. His subject was Mother. Mr. Livingstone told of the inspira- tion that many of our famous men gain- ed from their mother's love. He quoted several beautiful poems and closed with the thought that one's appreciation of a mother deepens with the years. MISS HOWARD LEAVING FOR GREECE Miss Susan Howard, teacher of English and Ancient History, is plan- nining to sail for Athens, Greece, September 10, to take a position at the American Junior College for Girls, at Elleniko. Miss Howard will teach the same subjects as she teaches at present at B. F. A. The college, in charge of the American Board of For- eign Missions, is an hour's trip outside of Athens, on the Bay of Salamig, Miss Howard is a graduate of Bur- lington High School, Class of '26. After graduating from the University of Vermont in I93O, she took her Mas- ter of Arts degree at Radcliffe in 193 1, coming to Bellows Free Academy in October, 1931. Besides being popular in her duties as teacher, Miss Howard also had charge of the musical portion of the combined glee clubs operetta, Pickles, presented February 25 and 26, BOYS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS Robert H. Brown has been named as one of the ten boys of Vermont who are each to receive a 581000 scholar- ship to Middlebury College, and Robert Sweeny was chosen one of the four al- ternates for these scholarships. The awards were made on the basis of all- round fitness, in both school work and athletics. This is the second year that a B. F. A. student has been awarded the scholar- ship, John Nash ,3I having received it last year. 34 THE MERCURY MISS CALCAGNI WINS DISTRICT CONTEST Marion Calcagni l33, B. F. A. rep- resentative in the district oratorical con- test held at Burlington High School April 15, won first place and a scholar- ship of S150 to the University of Ver- mont with her dramatic interpretation of Poels The Tell-Tale Heart. Char- lotte Gaither, a former student of B. F. A., represented Burlington High School and won second place and a SIOO scholarship. ENTERTAINMENT IN CHAPEL As an impetus to the drive for the sale of the Senior Play tickets, a short entertainment was given in chapel Thursday, lVIay 19. The program was opened by Mar- jorie Hodge who sang Hello, In her song Marjorie told of the aim to sell one thousand tickets and expressed the hope that all would cooperate. She next introduced the cast of the Senior Play, and incidentally disclosed some of the plot. Catchy lines from the play, Come Out of the Kitchen, were then given from behind the stage curtains. These were followed by a piano solo by Rob- ert Derick and a talk by John Calla- ghan. John told of the plan for a con- test among the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and of a cash prize of a two and a half dollar gold piece for the person who sold the most tickets over eight. The program was brought to a close with a cheer led by Persis Start. . PRE-MEMORIAL EXERCISES HELD Laying stress on the newer conception of Memorial Day, the Rev. S. W. Francis addressed the student body at the annual pre-Memorial day exercises held in the auditorium May 27. Most striking in the address was the state- ment that the time is near at hand when commemoration will be made on Me- morial Day not only of those who have died in the service of their country, but also of those who have proved them- selves patriots in their devotion and service to their country in peace time. Harold Hunt ,313 recited Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Friends of George Pelkey, a mem- ber of last year's Senior Class, who was forced to leave early in the year be- cause of ill health, will be glad to learn that he is making rapid progress to- Ward regaining his health at Trudeau Sanitarium, Trudeau, N. Y. George was recently moved from Childs In- firmary to a cottage on the exercise grounds. He expects to return home in a short time. P. T. A. DANCE HELD The last of the season's still popular P. T. A. dances was held in the B. F. A. gymnasium on Friday, April 29. Many young people attended. The Albanians furnished music for the dance. NOTES Make-up examinations for the bene- fit of those who had missed the mid- year examinations and the seniors who had failed were held Thursday, Friday, and Monday, April 7, 8, and II. CContinued on page 455 THE MERCURY 35 ff? T -nk The Alumni editor wishes to express her appreciation to Elizabeth Dewart and Bernice Howard for their invaluable assistance in typing the notes. The following is an interesting letter from Mrs. Mildred Best Gris- mer '13, who tells of her experiences in the World War. After thirteen years it is somewhat difhcult to pick out interesting points from an experience which lasted in all only about six months. First of all, I never did get to Europe in time to have any 'actual experience during the war.' It was not until January of 1919, two months after the armistice was signed, that our good ship Crelic sailed from New York. By that time the possibil- ity of being sunk by a submarine had passed. Harking back to the more dangerous days, we did have life boat drills, and someone was always trying to make the adventure more thrilling by telling the rest of us that we might strike a hidden mine. Our particular group, although we must have been expensive cargo for the Y. M. C. A., were really rather for- tunate as to sightseeing opportunities. We landed in Liverpool at a time when it was difficult to get passage on ships crossing the English Channel. So we spent almost two weeks in and near Liverpool. One day we were told that at last we could go on to France, and half of us, my half, were sent to Lon- don. There we remained just long enough to take in such points of interest as Westminster Cathedral, the British Museum, the Tower, and most of us made a flying trip to Oxford. Then without much explanation, we were herded back into a train and returned to Liverpool. At Liverpool the flu had struck us, cutting down our number from about one hundred forty to a few over a hun- dred, as I remember. When the army doctors were finally satisfied that the hundred were able to travel, we board- ed the Aquitania and endured a very rough trip to Brest. 'flt was a relief to set foot on dry land, France at last. The only picture which remains to me of Brest on that day is one of a long shed, swarming with girls in Y. uniforms, all worried about their baggage. We formed a line-we were always forming lines for something-and, as our turns came, climbed into army trucks which took us to a train. Fourteen hours later we were saying, 'So this is Parisf It was a rainy day and the city looked dirty rather than gay. Paris meant more delay and many meetings and conferences, and, inci- dentally, more sightseeing, until the women in charge could decide what to do with us. 36 THE MERCURY Coblenz, Germany, with the Army of Occupation, turned out to be my destination. I was sent up to work with Dr. Guy Potter Benton, then president of the University of Ver- mont, who was directing all the educa- tional work for the Army of Occupa- tion. He had a large and widely scat- tered group of associates, most of them teachers, professors, ministers, and lec- turers. He liked to call the Whole or- ganization the American University of the Rhine. 'fOur headquarters offices were in Coblenz, and people from Vermont were always dropping in to see us. Har- vey Sunderland, a graduate of St. Al- bans High School, was a frequent visitor, and I remember Richard Green called upon us. One time We had a banquet for University of Vermont graduates at one of the hotels in Coblenz. I think Harvey Sunderland was the only other person from St. Albans present on that occasion. It is pleasant to think that our work was one of the constructive features of the war. In January of 1919 it was discovered that about nine thousand American soldiers in the Army of Oc- cupation could neither read nor write. In June of the same year over eight thousand of those men wrote leters home which were brought into our of- fice to be corrected and censored. The work was somewhat handicapped for lack of sufficient materials and books. I remember two people on our staff wrote an English grammer which was typed and used. The phases of the educational Work Classes were given in were numerous. many subjects. Lecturers from the England, and Canada United States, were our guests and talked to countless groups of our soldiers. Sightseeing trips were arranged with members of the educational staff acting as guides. It was the earnest endeavor of those in charge to make the time as profitable as possible for theAmerican soldiers as- signed to duty in the Rhineland. Early in the spring the army took over the educational work which had been done by the Y. M. C. A. The Army Educational Corps was organiz- ed. Our personnel remained unchang- ed. We simply left the Y. M. C. A. and entered the army. Late in June our Work was completed and We re- turned to the United States. We all felt very glad when Dr. Benton received the Distinguished Service Medal, in recognition both of his work in France before the signing of the armistice and of his work as Director of Education in the Army of Occupation. Very sincerely yours, 'IMILDRED BEST GRISMERJ' The engagement of Miss Nedra Phillips to Mr. Harlie Bellows '26 has been announced. The wedding will take place on June 6. Marguerite Dunsmore, St. A. H. S. ,27, a junior at U. V. M., has recently been elected secretary of Bluestockings, the women's literary organization at the University. Eugene N. Foss, St. A. H. S. 377. Mr. Foss graduated with the first class ever to graduate, and later attended the University of Vermont. He next was employed by the Sturtevant Blower Company at Hyde Park, Mass., of which firm he later became president. He served three terms as Governor of Massachusetts, and later represent- ed Massachusetts in Congress. He now has several business interests and resides at Jamaica Plain in the winter and at Cohassett in the summer. Mr. Foss has been one of our most successful alumni and we should be very proud of him. THE MERCURY 37 George Edmund Foss, St. A. H. S. ,79. Mr. Foss graduated from Har- vard and also from Harvard law school. He practised law in Chicago and was sent as a representative to Con- gress from Illinois. He served twenty years in this capacity and was chairman of the Naval Committee while in Con- gress. While Mr. Foss held this of- fice, he went on a cruise with President Roosevelt to China, Japan, and the Philippine Islands. Mr. Foss now resides in Chicago where he practises law. Marjorie Ralston, St. A. H. S. '26, who has spent the past five years as student and supervisor at the N. E. Deaconess Hospital in Boston, has taken the position of assistant superin- tendent of the Mount Desert Island Hospital at Bar Harbor, Maine. Hortense Beeman, St. A. H. S. l2I, who has taught English in the Ballard Normal School at Macon, Georgia for the past four years, expects to fill the position of assistant principal of a school for Porto Rican girls at San Juan, Porto Rico. Miss Beeman will sail from New York September I to take up her new work. Robert Buck, St. A. H. S. '18, gradu- ated from Annapolis in 1923. As a lieutenant in the Navy he served seven years sea duty. He next served two years land duty at the naval station on the Great Lakes. While there, Mr. Buck was athletics oflicer. He has just completed his land duty and will be attached to the destroyer, the U. S. S. Blakeley, whose home port is at Charleston, South Carolina. Alan Buck, St. A. H. S. '16, gradu- ated from Norwich in 1920. Mr. Buck was a very active student at Norwich. He was president of Theta Chi frater- nity and was manager of the glee club and of football, and he took part in many other activities. After graduat- ing, he was employed by the Illinois state highway department at Chicago. NOW he is president of the Steel and Cement Construction Company at De- catur, Illinois. Robert Ford, St. A. H. S. '89. Mr. Ford graduated from Norwich in 1892. He Was a member of Theta Chi fra- ternity. He held the position of chief engineer for the Missouri-Pacific Rail- road at St. Louis. At present Mr. Ford holds the position of assistant chief engineer for the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific at Chicago. Mabel Ford, St. A. H. S. l99, gradu- ated from Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. She was the physical di- rector at Cleveland, Ohio and Roches- ter, New York. Miss Ford is now the general sec- retary for the Y. W. C. A. at Eliza- beth, New Jersey. She is leaving this June for an extended trip to Alaska. A daughter, Elizabeth Ann, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Keith of Farmington, Maine on May 14. Mrs. Keith will be remembered as Miss Lillian Berryman of the Class of ,I9. James Gilson, St. A. H. S. ,9I, is postmaster at Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Gilson is also on the staff of Gov- ernor Bingham of Connecticut. We are all very sorry to learn that Miss Mary Nowell ,3I, who has been taking a post-graduate course, has left school on account of illness. 38 THE MERCURY if IIP T if C Each year as graduation arrives we lose some of our very best ath- letes. Among those graduating this year are: Robert Sweeny, Robert Brown, John Callaghan, William Dempsey, Francis O'Connell, and Paul Garey for the boys, and Persis Start for the girls. How we are going to get along Without them is more of a problem than We like to think about. But we do wish them all sorts of good luck. Mabel Start was reporter for this month. B. F. A. OF FAIRFAX 1-B. F. A. I3 St. Albans, April 30. The Fairfax team was unable to do anything against Cooke, who struck out I4 men, while our team gathered IO hits from the two Fairfax pitchers, Billado and Bur- nor. These hits, together with several errors, gave St. Albans I3 runs in the first five innings. The score by innings: 123456789-R.H.E. Fairfax oooooooor-1 48 St. Albans 23233ooof-13 ro 1 SWANTON 3-B. F. A. I7 Swanton, May 5. Swanton held our team to two runs for the first five innings, in a pitchers' battle between Cooke and Cheeseman. In the sixth the Swanton boys slipped, letting in I5 runs in the last four innings. After Cooke was taken out in the seventh after striking out I4 men, Swanton had a little better luck, but scored only 3 runs. The score by innings: 123456789-R.H.E. 200006801-I7 7 3 ooooooo3o-3 311 B. F. A Swanton BRADFORD 4-B. F. A. 6 St. Albans, May 7. In another pitchers' battle Bradford secured an early lead, but failed to hold it against the pitching of Cooke and the hitting of Callaghan, Aunchman, and Gillespie. The game was featured by some excel- lent playing on each side. Murphy struck out 9 to Cooke's 13, as well as helping with the stick, Callaghan hit 2 three-baggers, Aunchman 3 singles, and Gillespie 2, while Murphy, Kelley, and Dodge were strong for Bradford. Each side made a double play. The score by innings: 123456789-R.H.E. Bradford OIIIOOOIO-4 55 B.F.A. ooo2112ob'f-6 96 SPAULDING H. S. OF BARRE o- B. F. A. I St. Albans, May II. In the closest game yet played this season, B. F. A. profited by two errors and a sacrifice hit to get the only score in the first inning and hold the lead safely. Lovely, the first man up for B. F. A., beat THE MERCURY ' 39 the ball to first after the Spaulding shortstop, Ward, had juggled the ball, then went to second on O'Connell's sacrifice, and scored on another error by the shortstop. The rest of the game was a pitchers' battle. Cooke struck out I3 and McKenzie 4, with the Spaulding pitcher getting somewhat bet- ter support. Spaulding had chances to score during the game, but every time Cooke came through with strikeouts retiring the side. In the last of the seventh Callaghan hit safely, but Cooke, following him, hit into a double play. Callaghan, Lovely, and Sunderland each made a single, Lovely was out trying to stretch his single to second base, while Sunderland was caught napping at first soon after reaching the base. Barguin made both of Spauld- ing's hits, one of them a two-bagger. The score by innings. 123456789-R.H.E. Spaulding ooooooooo-o 23 B.F.A. IOOOOOOOT--I 3 5 PRocToR 0-B. F. A. 5 St. Albans, May 14. After pitch- ing an airtight game for seven innings and getting splendid support, Captain Cooke lost his chance for a no-hit, no run game when Proctor's center fielder, Taranovich, made a single in the first half of the eighth. The B. F. A. bat- ters were more successful with Baccei, securing 9 hits, which combined with 3 errors to give our team 5 runs. Captain Cooke struck out 18 men, to Baccei's 7. Out of four trips to the bat, Sunder- land, playing his first whole game as a regular, made 3 singles and knocked a long fly to the center fielder. Calla- ghan made 2 hits, one a double, Lovely made 2 singles, and Trembley and Brown each got one. B. F. A. made a double play in the fourth inning, and Proctor did the same in the eighth. The score by innings: 123456789-R.H.E. Proctor ooooooooo-o I3 B. F.A. 02IOOIIO,'i-- 5 9 1 The Swanton game scheduled for St. Albans April 26, the Montpelier Semi- nary game for May I9, and the Rut- land game for May 21 were postponed. ARCHERY Archery this year is making splendid progress, and a large number of girls are getting accurate at pulling the string and making the arrow go just where they want it to go. So watch out, boysl But, truly, getting serious again, Persis Start and the girls are faithfully practicing nearly every night, and the results are showing just what an opposing side would be up against. INTERCLASS TOURNAMENT The seniors won the boys' interclass basketball tournament April 4 by de- feating the freshmen, I6 to 6, after having disposed of the sophomores and the juniors before Easter vacation. The game came as a climax to the tourna- ment, and marked the second year this same team had been undefeated. Last year ,as juniors, they also won the tour- nament with three straight victories. The all-tournament team picked by referees William Dempsey and John Callaghan: C. Charles Fountain '34 R. F. John Larry '32 L. F. Robert Soule '32 L. G. Charles Sumner '33 R. G. Philip David '35 In the first two games, March 24, the seniors defeated the sophomores, and the freshmen beat the juniors. On the second day of the tournament, March 40 THE MERCURY 25, the seniors nosed out the juniors, I3 to 9, while the sophomores trimmed the freshmen, IO to 7. After a week of rest and vacation, the seniors con- tinued their winning streak by humbling the freshmen, and the sophomores came back strong -to conquer the juniors, 16 to 13. At the close of the tournament, the standing of the teams was: W. L. Pct. Seniors 3 0 I .ooo Sophomores 2 1 .667 Freshmen 1 2 .3 3 3 Juniors o 3 .ooo The seniors were coached by Bob CContinued on page 45l EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT My comments will this month be few, But they'll be, O, so neat! Because the Editor has said, You must be short and sweet. And so I'm going to do my best To criticize your works. Although my words are very few, Much wisdom in them lurks. Pk :sf 41 :of wk First we'1l judge the cheery Slate. In Fair Haven it resides. Your articles were very good And I liked the poems besides. The next one is from Chester High. The Challenge has surely grown. It's getting better every month, Improving in its tone. The Record, from Montpelier High, Has literature galore! Good stories and fine poetry. Well-Who can ask for more? The Record next from Goddard- We read it with delight. The school notes are well written And the poems are quite all right. To The Red and White from Rutland High We give a Word of praise. The Strong Band has some funny jokes Revealing Witty Ways. The Clarion from Essex High Improves with every issue. If you should stop exchanging We should be sure to miss you. The Chips from Richmond High School Deserves a lot of credit. And is that paper snappy? Is it? O boy, you said it! And here's The Four-Leaf Clofuer, Our old friend tried and true. We welcomed you again this month. And read you through and through. The Dial next we shall take up. We liked its poetry section. As to the Science and the French, They're written to perfection. And here is one from Gloversville, The Uracle by name. It is the last one on our list, But first-rate just the same. we wk :of hr :sf By now I guess I've said my say And criticised you all. If I've forgotten anyone, Remind me in the fall. For this is our last issue. The school year now is past. Next year we'11 all be with you, From the first down to the last. g. al f 13. fl 4, ff . L, -I ,.,y - .h I s Q -, .fs lr L, ,.g-f, , - 2-'U T- T '-it-L-5fd:,.--fw Q L ki? f jd -, - 7 'itil' 7 f' f-..a. 45 1 X -. 'L k4'5 -A f ia f'f5 ?vN f Ns-r 14612 jwlf-. . Q9 5-44027 'Z-Ubsg 5 If 4 7. 'x - -e-XV'--?J Z 0vf '? i.1'?av-ic? x . XZQN. X, a g B c ' J ' fr ' fr' A The Periscope has completed the second year of its existence. It has been a success. An unqualified success. In fact a howling success Cwe've heard howls from all over the statej. And now, after having completed this year of wonderful devotion to duty, let us review our progress since we assumed the unofficial protectorship of the school's in- terests last fall. Our policy during this year of glorious achievement has been to furnish our reading public with the inside news of Bellows Free Academy. We have tried to limit to a minimum old jokes, basing our decision upon the theory that -a person may read jokes in nearly every magazine, but he has only one source of information about the amusing side of life in Bellows Free Academy-The Periscope. Striving to keep this single pathway of knowledge untrammeled, we have attempted to make this a humor, not a joke department. Success, we know, has graced our efforts, for we have discovered by investigation that readers of THE lVTERCURY are exactly 61.833 more eager to read The Periscope than they are to read the joke department of any other magazine now being published. And from that we know we have achieved our purpose: a million MERCURY readers can't be Wrong. And in case you'd like to know where all the marvelous wit and ingenuity is derived, with which to compile this ever popular department, we'll tell you. A large part of the interesting facts and information was gathered by Robert Derick, Ted Warren, and Bill Dempsey, and count- less others, and put into shape by that mystery man--the Managing editor, who is to blame for it all-and he gets blamed, too. Dear Periscope: What makes me so popular with the young ladies? -PHILIP SEYMOUR. Well, Philip, we are sure that if you continue to show the same in- terest in the freshman. girls, i. e. the Misses Louise Lewis and Katherine Stone, as you have in the past, in helping them to clean Miss Catlin's blackboards, you will do away with all competition from the senior boys. 42 THE MERCURY THE SENIOR PLAY QExclusive review for the Periscope by Alphonsus X. Higgins, Jr. Profes- sional names used throughout., To you fortunate ones who have seen the latest efforts of the dramatically in- spired seniors, I can reveal what you missed. You did not attend a re- hearsal. I assure you that there never were and never will be such rehearsals. Upon entering, I was greted by Smiling Joe MacDawnald, who as usual was laugh- ing for no reason in particular. Mr. R. Jorge Deryck introduced me to all the members there except Miss Ghusty Ghay. QMiss Ghay was not speaking to Mr. Deryck, either because of profes- sional jealousy or because of remorse for the indignities she was supposed to inflict upon him in the cupboard.j I was unable to get any idea of the play from the rehearsal, but as the performers considered this secondary, I took the same attitude. I arrived at the remarkable conclusion that the proper thing to do was to miss all cues, because of the fact that you were talk- ing to Persis. QBhed-Bhug always de- nied this. He would.j And listen, all you would-be Clark Gables, Jorge Troodhel, the boy with it Cwhat?j is the answer to the maid- en's prayer. How that man played a wicked tune on the ice cream freezer! Boys, here's your model. Ah, and Mr. Rhayno seemed to mag- netize the young ladies fexcept Ghustyj with an inexplicable lure. He did have queer antics, however. One night he was discovered by Bhetty Cohrliss, backstage, cramming popcorn down Dhot Dheso's throat. This was just his gentle manner. Nevertheless, Izzy- bel kept a safe distance in all their scenes after this particular display of his prowess. But to go on: Is-your-name-Lena Larry had a delightful habit of bounc- ing in at all the wrong times, but man- aged to keep in fine shape for-back- gammon-his running off the stage in the third act. The great pest of Miss Bharton's and Ehrnestine Bhest's ex- istence was stage manager Dhempsey. He talked so loud that the directors couldn't tell whether the players got their lines right or not. It proved quite inconvenient when he swallowed his chewing tobacco and couldn't be pres- ent. All had to give their lines for the first time in days. At this writing it was planned to at- tend the annual dance and marshmallow roast in Buck Hollow, following the last performance of the play, Friday night. The performers had been in- vited by the former publishers of The Blat, who are holding their reunion there. VVell, toodle-oo till next year. By the way, the name of the play was Come Out of the Kitchen. QCopied wrong 1932, Editor's Note: After Mr. Higgins, Sr.'s disappearance, we have had nu- merous visits from persons claiming to be relatives of Alphonsus X. Higgins. After a long consultation with Mabel Start and Rachel Cole in a car parked on Main Street, we have decided to recognize only the writer of this ar- ticle, Alphonsus X. Higgins, Jr. All others, beware! Miss Taylor says it makes all the difference in the world whether you use methyl alcohol Cdeadly poisonj or ethyl alcohol fcommon intoxicantj for beverages. Quite a literal statement, we'd say. THE MERCURY 43 Slips of the tongue: Miss Atherton: HWhat was James Fenimore Cooper famous for?,' Edward Horton: He invented the steam engine. Miss Atherton: What does puter mean ? Horton: Village -page Mr. Papi- neau! Definition of conscience Qcourtesy of Dickinson Dictionary, compiled by Bill Dempseyj : that little thing that says, Pm a liar, I'm a liar, I'm a liar. Mac Hodges wanted to know in English IV class whether foreign words have to take out naturalization papers. As we look back upon our four to eight years in high school, we think longingly of the good old days in the old school. Do you seniors remember: Mr. Beauregard's study hall? Passing notes in Miss Athert0n's study hall? The ducking the boys of the Class of '32 gave to the boys of the Class of '33? The first time you ever heard one of Mr. Dickinson's seven jokes Qsome say there are only six, but we are sure we have heard sevenj ? Ringing the old bell after a St. A. H. S. victory? When the constitution of the Ath- letic Association was taken seriously? Robert H. Brown says he spells his name with 2 z's. Our Jorge Deryck showed up at the dance after the Mothers' Club banquet to display the latent sex appeal that first showed itself at the Senior Play. Mr. Deryck and his erstwhile sweet- heart, Persis Start, were seen paying considerable attention to each other, until Mr. Deryck was caught dancing with an old flame of his--Marjorie Mc- Feeters. Love-like murder-will out. It is rumored that Mr. Deryck has been improving his technique under the tutelage of that great lady killer, George QGableJ Troodhel. Others noticed in the middle of the Hoor at the dance were Phil David- who was having quite a time, to say the least-John Willson-also having a great time-and Jack Leahy. Tupper's Trembling Toreadors did a masterful bit of trembling, especially when Wil- liam S. Dempsey, Esq., helped them along with his directing. Last issue we promised you a state- ment by Harold Hunt, president of Juniors, Juniors, and Juniors, Inc. Mr. Hunt has just announced an indefinite postponement of prosperity, due to the fact that a majority of the holders of the common stock in Juniors, Juniors, and Juniors, Inc. walked out of the an- nual meeting, held to decide the policy of the company in regard to Junior- Senior Proms. Not that that bother- ed Mr. Hunt-not at all. Mr. Hunt immediately flooded the market with more common stock and was thus en- abled to form a new amalgamation, with the result that the seniors were given their usual send off in great style. Ho-hum! I-Excuse us while we yawn Qcollectivelyj . Oun new cover design seems to have aroused some comment. But the pres- ent design is but part of what we, the Periscope, wanted. We were going to put on: Beat Burlington, and We Want Persis, but unfortunately the faculty advisers couldn't see it that way. 44 THE MERCURY SENIOR GRINDS fffontinued from page 31, LEONARD SWEENEY Oh! Oh! That complexion! This Don Juan certainly isn't hard on the eyes. In fact, it's hard to tear them away once they have rested on the Visage of this exceptionally good look- ing young man. And to prove that beauty isn't only skin deep, beneath it all Leonard fwho is a bit bashful on the subjectj is quite a poet. His clever rhymes have brought either laughter or tears for their reader. Besides these two assets, Leonard has done his part toward winning many a game for the Alma Mater. Here's success and happiness to you. Course: commercial. Honors: football Q2-3-4jg all state end, IQZQQ basketball fl-2-3-453 base- ball CI-2-3-45, captain C372 principal, glee club Qzjg president Athletic As- sociation Qgj. REGINALD SWEENEY Every member of the Senior Class is proud to have Reginald as a class- mate. His diploma has not come to him Without strong effort on his part. And more, he is never too busy to help a friend over the rough places and leave him smiling. ln other words, he is an all-round good fellow. Course: general. JACK SWEENY Mr, Karumn to you, sir! That is Jack Sweeny in case you aren't acquaint- ed with our Karum. With his curly hair and something else quite indefin- able, he has all the underclass women at his beck and call. He is some little fellow. He was on the class champion- ship basketball team for two years- and is he fast! You should see him swim. He is another member of the class who is much in demand on the dance floor. He'll get along in the world, we're sure of it. Course: general. ROBERT SWEENY Bob has two characteristics, a mass of curly hair and an ever ready smile. If there's Work to be done, Bob is first to appearg if a game is to be won, Bob plays a large part in winning itg and if a fellow needs a friend, Bob's the one he seeks. A star athlete, a hiker and a swimmer, possessor of one of the best dispositions we have ever met, Bob may be depended upon in any situation. And he still wears the same sized hat, even after coaching the senior basketball team to victory. Bob fully exemplifies what is meant by an all-round student. Course: general. Honors: football Q3-4D 5 all-state guard C3-4jg basketball C3-4jg head usher, Senior Play KATHRYN TOUCHETTE Tall, slender, blonde and pretty, it isn't difficult to pick Katl' out in a crowd. Studious and conscientious about her work to the nth degree, she de- serves the good averages she gets. As a librarian, she could be depended upon to keep all freshmen and sophomores in their places. Kathryn's big weak- ness ?--MOVIES! Course: general. Honors: librarian f4Qg secretary of class CID, glee club QI-ZJQ bookkeep- ing certificate. GEORGE TRUDELL Geroge has a pleasing personality, which has won him many friends. Un- doubtedly some of these friends were made through his ability to play a sax- two saxes, in fact-and a clarinet. He THE MERCURY 45 is much interested in school activities, but rumor has it that George's romantic interest bends in the direction of New- port. George is also an enthusiastic sportsman, very fond of hunting and fishing. Good luck, George! Course: general. Honors: orchestra QI-2-gjg band C1-2-3-4jg all-state orchestra Q3-453 Senior Play C4j. DoRoTHY WELLS We always knew Dot would surprise us some day. The excitement in her jolly giggle seemed sure proof, and it didn't fail. In the senior girls' enter- tainment, she blossomed out a dancing instructor. Now she says she's going commercial. Dot, how can you be so prosaic? We had a fantastic future in mind for you. Course: commercial. Honors: typing ping bookkeeping certificate, penmanship certificate. ROBERT WRIGHT Although Bob is rather quiet we are all very fond of him. His dry humor keeps us in gales of laughter-even in class. He is very popular-especially with the young ladies, but Robert can't be bothered with silly girls. It was whispered in my ear that Robert hopes to be a banker. We hope this ambition will be realized, Bob. Course: commercial. Honors: glee club f2-33. NEWS DEPARTMENT The old schedule of school at 8:20 was resumed on Monday, April 25. Members of Miss Chandler's His- tory classes heard Miss Cynthia Ham- mond Smith talk on Our International Machinery at the Congregational Church, Thursday morning, May 19. The dramatization of stories has proved popular in Miss HeHlon's Cffontinued from page 34, French I classes. Three plays from Coates Dramatiques were enacted with some degree of fluency. In the first division Miriam Wise gave part of Al- fred de Musset's Mimi Ponson, and in both divisions the period closed with the class singing II Etait an Berger. The plays were Les Examens, Le Sa- 'Uant Medeein, La Pluie et le Beau Temps, Le Fez: et Ze Foil, and Les Trois Afueugles. ATHLETICS Cffontinued from page 40, Sweeny, Bob Brown, and Lorimer Cur- tisg the juniors by William Rinaldi, the sophomores by John Callaghan and Alan Peterson, the freshmen by Stephen Brouillette and, Mr. Aimi. The officials were John Callaghan, William Dempsey, and Charles Mc- Greggs, referees, and Adrien Trembley, timekeeper. The tournament was held under the same rules as last year. Any member of the class could play except one who had been on the high school squad. Practice was held at night from time to time since the beginning of the semester. 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