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

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THE MERCURY 7 caps and gowns. We are the first class to extend this dignity to B. F. A. Mr. Dickinson also presented the idea of Ivy Day and we immediately decided to include this ceremony among our graduation festivities. Probably some of you witnessed this novel program, given under the direction of a capable com- mittee, this afternoon. The senior girls laid aside debates and dis- cussions on these subjects long enough to get together and plan a delightful, original skit for the Friday before Easter vacation. A mid- night feast in a girls' dormitory was the scene. All sorts of goodies were enjoyed to the envy of the audience, especially when the members of the faculty were treated to delicious cakes. fhe time and effort of the girls were well spent, for the entertainment was received with praise. The last of April the class had its second senior supper. The secretary and the treas- urer, Margaret Corliss and Alan Sweeny were hostess and host. For this occasion the supper was served buffet style. Instead of some of the seniors helping as they have in previous years, lkliss Rich and her Home Economics class took entire charge and the seniors were guests. George Bevins rendered two harmonica solos, Lawrence Locklin played an original com- position, Adrien Tremblay did a tap dance and Rachel Cole, llflabel Start and Miriam VVise presented a humorous skit following the supper. Then songs were enjoyed by everyone with Mrs. Atwood at the piano. This was a carefree, happy time when the boys could shout all they wished Without being reproved by Mr. Dickinson. In the last part of the Spring term it be- came necessary, upon the resignation of our President, Robert Trombley, to elect a new one. Richard Raymond was chosen for this oflice. At one of our senior meetings Mr. Dickinson made it known that the senior class play was to be over before final examinations and gradu- ation activities. Complying with this mandate, Husbands On Approval was presented on May 24 and 25. The cast was as follows: Nancy Glover .... .... L ucille Daley Rita Glover .... . . . Pauline Barsalou Mrs. Glover ............. Muriel Palmer Catherine, the maid ..... Katherine Rooney Sam Glover ........ Warren Marchessault Dick Fitzgerald ............. John White Colonel Maynard Rowe ..... Edwin Pelkey Bob Devon ........ f ...... Richard Jeffrey Kratz .......... .... R obert Aunchman Hamilton Seaver ........ Robert Trombley Did you see it? lf you did not you don't know what you missed. If you did you know what a success it was in every way. The class of 1934 is fortunate in having some outstanding musicians. Rachel Cole, Mabel Start, Miriam Wise, Margaret Corliss, lVIuriel Palmer and Elwyn Abell have played in our school orchestra much of the time during the four years. This year Rachel Cole was chosen at the State Festival to attend the New England Festival. This is a credit to the school and our class. All in all, I think our class is the best one that has ever graduated from B. F. A. Of course, you are saying, that's what they all say, but don't you really think we have proved our worth and will you not forgive the mis- takes we have made and always think of us kindly as we journey nearer and nearer the harbor until We can see the lights glimmering in the distance. We are loath to leave B. F. A., Mr. Dickinson with his stern commands and funny stories, and the faculty with their friendly aid and sympathy. The journey has been swift-it seems as if our friendships are only begun, but such is this voyage of life. The poet alone has words to express this in- Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, Only a signal shone and a distant voice in the darknessg So on the ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, Only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence. EDITH PATTE12 '34 Class Historian

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6 THE MERCURY carried on our activities under the following ofilicers: Alan Sweeny . . . ...... President Rachel Cole ...... .... V ice-President Miriam Wise ...., ...... S ecretary Adrien Trembley ......... Treasurer This year We had our first right to mem- bership on the Mercury,' staff. The Mer- cury had been started in our freshmen year, and we had developed a great interest in its welfare. The following were named on the staff and they carried out their duties in a creditable manner: llflargaret Corliss ........ News Editor Alan Sweeny ........ Athletics Editor Miriam Wise ....... Exchange Editor Mabel Start . Ass't. Circulation Manager Richard Raymond Ass't. Advertising Manager VVe were out of pocket , so to speak, when we began considering the Junior-Senior Ball. Cooperation on the part of the members of the class in the paying of dues and frequent food and rummage sales made it possible to raise the money necessary to give the seniors a brilliant farewell. On the Monday night following the prom eight juniors took part in the annual Junior Prize Speaking contest. There was some talk as to the advisability of having this because of the expense of a coach, but it was finally decided to charge a small fee at the door, which overcame this difficulty. lldiss Eleanor Royce kindly consented to coach us. First prize was won by Muriel Palmer, second by Rachel Cole and third by Edith Pattee. I think that most of us felt, at Commence- ment time last June, a sort of pride that we should be the graduates next year, however, we were, deep down in our hearts, glad that we had one more year to spend in B. F. A. and did not realize how swiftly that year would pass. When we entered school last fall, we felt like privileged charactersg for we commanded the respect due seniors and the right to just a little more liberty, just a bit more whisper- ing, because this was our last year. After two trials we elected officers to un- dertake the many responsibilities of the senior class on the last lap of its journey toward the graduation port. They were as follows: Robert Trombley ........... President Mabel Start ...... . . . Vice-President Margaret Corliss . . . ..... Secretary Alan Sweeny ............. Treasurer During this year the leading positions on the Mercury staff fell to the seniors. The following were chosen for these: Alan Sweeny ................ Editor Miriam Wise ......... French Editor Janet MacCal1um . . . Managing Editor Margaret Corliss ...... Alumni Editor Kathleen Smith ....... Literary Editor Robert Hodet ........ Periscope Editor Mabel Start ..... Circulation Manager On November the ninth we held our first senior supper. It was in the form of a banquet, and a delicious supper was served under the supervision of Miss Rich. The after dinner speakers were-Miriam Wise, Richard Ray- mond and Mr. White. Robert Aunchman played two violin solos. It was a success in every Way, and a great deal of credit is due our President and Vice-President, Robert Trombley and Mabel Start for the delightful evening spent by all. Christmas time rolled round and the boys were right on deck with a skit to be given the Friday before vacation. The harmony quartet, modern school, and instrumental pieces were a credit to the boysg and it certainly was enjoyed, especially by the freshmen and sophomores, for it was the first witnessed by most of them. After the Christmas vacation our attention was turned toward examinations and marks for the first semester. All seniors wished to do well in every subject and start the new semester with clear slates and a big chance of eliminating those final exams by attaining the required average. Soon after the mid-years senior meetings were held, graduation being the main issue. It was voted at one such meeting to wear

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8 THE MERCURY SENIOR CLASS BALLOT Most popular girl ........... lllabel Start Most popular boy ....... Robert Trombley Most pleasing personality Girl .................. Edith Pattee Boy ........ Most talkative girl Most talkative boy Quietest girl ..... Quietest boy ..... Most cheerful girl Most cheerful boy Best Athlete girl . Best Athlete boy . . . .... Robert Trombley . . . . . . Kathryn Rooney . . . ...... John White . . H. . . Louella Brown . . Carl O'Donne1l . . . .... Emma Collette . . . ..... Edwin Pelkey Mabel Start Russell Sunderland Best dancer girl . . . ..... Lucille Daley Best dancer boy . . Best worker girl . Best Worker boy . . . .... Richard Jeiirey . . .... Margaret Corliss Alan Sweeny SENIOR GRINDS The grinds committee consisted of: Kath- leen Smith, Lucille Daley, Betty Hodges, Ed- win Pelkey, John White, Warren Marches- sault, Elizabeth Newton,AKathryn Rooney, Janice Richardson, Mabel Start, Agnes Syl- vester, Robert Hodet, Janet MacCallum. ELAINE ABELL Come, pensive Nun, devout and pure Sober, steadfast and demuref' Elaine belongs to the quiet part of our class. If you meet a girl with a pleasant smile and a cheery Hi you have met Elaine. Elaine wants to be a teacher. Good luck, Elaine! Course: General. ELWYN ABELL Who is that serious minded chap that wears the band sweater and is always seen with a school book? That's Elwyn. Elwfyn is our own historian. Course: General. Honors: Boys' Band CI, 2, 3, 45, School Orchestra CI, 2, 41. ROBERT AUNCHMAN Dutchy There's a little Dutch hill, And a little Dutch mill. . . And, oh yes, there's always Dutchy . That smile has won many a heart. But there's more than a smile to this young lad. Fall re- cords his name with a football, Winter crowns his head in glory with basketballg and Spring remembers him in baseball. Well, Dutchy , we can't just wish you luck, we know you'll have it. S0 we say, Adios or rather Au revoir . Course: General. PAULINE BARSALOU Who is that with the sunny smile, mis- chievous wink, and friendly 'iHi ? Why, it's Polly, of course. Did you ever see such pep? Polly's excellent tap-dancing is an old story. We hear she wishes to become a nurse. With that cheery disposition she should be success- ful. Course: Commercial. Honors: Penmanship Certificate CID, Typ- ing Progress Card C4J, Typing Pin C4j, Glee Club CI-ZJ, Senior Play C4J. WINSTON BEVINS Who is this nice looking chap whose dancing we all hear so much about ?-why, Buck of course. They say that he is a very good pool player in addition to all his other accomplish- ments. Well, Buck , we know that you will be a real success, but he sure to keep behind the eight ball. Course: General. LOUELLA BROWN She's a quiet little maiden-this Louella Brown. She enjoys her school work much more than all the dancesg and does it get her places! Almost anybody in the class would be happy to have an average equal to hers. That isn't all, either. Lou has poetic am- bitions. Her fine work has been exhibited in several editions of THE MERCURY. Course: Commercial. Honors: Penmanship Certificate CID, Book- keeping Certificates C2 and 31, Junior Prize Speaking C3J, Typing Progress Card C3J. ROLAND BUSHEY Were you ever in a study period with Roland? If you were, I'll guarantee you' didn't get much work done. Although he is