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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1943 volume:

JUNE - - 1943 B. F. H. Mercur CONTENTS Dedication 3 Class Song 0 Editorial 7 Class History l0 Class Prophecy l4 Good Citizens - 17 Advice to Undergraduates 20 Class XN'ill - 21 XYith the Colors 24 Periscope 27 Lest VVe Forget 28-20 Hall of Fame 30 Senior Grinds 31 Autographs 52 Entered as a second-class matter Dec. 5, 1930 at the post office at St. Albans, Ver- mont, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published eight time a year, October, November. December, January, February, March, April and June, by the students of Bellows Free Academy. Rates: 1 dollar per yearg 15 cents per copy. All business communications address to Business Manager, Bellows Free Academy. St. Albans, Vt. All other communications to the Managing Editor. ill The Staff Marmete Corliss Hugh Gorton Joyce Bingham Managing Editor Ass't. Managing Editor Editorial Writer Barbara Atkins Feature Editor Bette Webber Richard Letourneau Vocational Editor Ass't. Vocational Editor Carol White Polly Powers Nancy Ronald R e p o r t e r s Stanford Glass Jeannette Hermann Sports Editor Ass't. Sports Editor Marguerite Bliss, Thomas McCormick Periscope Editors Patricia Maynard, Ann Wood, Loretta Vincelette, Virginia T y 3 i s t s Betty Jane Tuscany, Virginial Clark, Arthur Heald Feature Writers Alan Fogg News Editor Norman Dennis Milton MacDonald Stall' Photographer Barbara Myers Alumni Editor Wiley, Barbara Schofield Fisher Post Alfred DeMarinis Douglas Barrett Business Manager Advertising Manager Treasurer Nan Spencer Phylis Wright Circulation Manager Ass't. Circulation Manager Miss Chandler, Miss Catlin, Miss Adams, Miss Thayer, Miss Perrault Faculty Advsiors . .., wffxafiirlfiifm -..,,,,M vassal ,anew aav Back row: T. McCormick, Gorton, Post, Glass, Heald, Fogg, MacDonald, Letourneau, Den- nis, DeMarinis. Middle row: Wood, White, Wiley, Bliss, Bingham, Powers, Wright, Corliss, Hfrmann. Seated: Atkins, Schofield, Tuscany, Myers, Spencer, Best, Webber, Ronald, Clark, Maynard. I 2 l Dedication Robert Boardman Alan Cunningham Clarence Bushey Robert Iverson William Counas Robert McKinney Stanley Cullen Lyndon Phillips S W e, the class of 1943, dedicate this senior issue of the Mercury to our fellow classmates who have given themselves unseljishly to their country 's service. They left the path of educa- tion just before reaching their goal, to sacrifice ther ambitions for their jlag and country. It is because of these boys and others like them in all alliea' nations that the ideals of the clemocratic governments may he preserved for posterity. F331 B. F. A. JVRKLI' by Clzcz11zpZai 11 Sf3'IlfI'kl'l'1Zg waters Szfcmds the school we low Bzzsleetbfzll gfzm-ffs - SlIf1H'dllQV might dcznces - Scene Qf JWU3' Day c0lcbra151'0 11 B. F. A. -su., f1.s'.w'111-fklzfwx - 1,179 l'lI:7fI'l'S - .ll0f'z'c.s' B11.H1'f in Hmm! - Tmmp, 1711177-f3, fl'lIHI-fJ - 1'T.X'l'1ZIIlIQf' Qf 1'rf1'11S, 1 1ofz'x mm' Q!lIlIK'l'S Q... ' ' 5 . - ,531-.. ,. K 43. lass Song QTune: The Boy Scout Marchvj Here stands the class of forty-three, Ready to leave this school so dearg Four years have passed since first we met here, They were too short we all agree Gladly we did our daily tasks, Blade friends, played hard, and now at last We all are waiting to hear our call As we now leave this hall. Here's to our class, may we remember All we have learned in B. F. A. Here's to the friends we leave behind us, May we meet again someday. BY MARGUERITE Buss. ditorial The Dawn of a New Day Hope springs eternal in the human breastf, It is this hope that sustains us in these dark hours of world chaos and encourages us to look forward to a better day to come. What will the dawn of this new day bring us? We are not gifted with prophetic vision and are unable to see with clarity what the future has in store for us. However in our present needs we may find the key to future change. Let us hope that out of the confusion of this war may come some form of permanent peace in which the four freedoms-freedom of speech and religion, and the freedom from want and fear--may become realities. We dream of peace in which the future generations may devote their energies to human progress and culture instead of devastation and bloodshed. Peace is the word used for the years in which a country devotes its energies and resources, both human and material, toward promoting its own welfare and its relations with other countries. Heretofore peace has been only an armed truce or brief respite from arms, and at the point when a country seemed to be approaching the peak of its culture, it was plunged into another war. A lasting peace is therefore the first essential of a better day! Peace alone, however, is not enoughg it is the use that we make of this peace that counts. In such a peace, international relations may be fostered and perfected, unbtil every nation in the world is a member of one strong, cooperative fraternity. Recipro- city in trade and tariff laws will be developed to such an extent that every country will have equal access to resources and food supplies which will enable them to produce goods in proportion to their needs. VVith such a background the world may then turn to cultural and educational fields and to progress in science and arts. In the educational field every boy and girl will be afforded the opportunity for higher learning within the limits of his or her capacity to learn, combined with aid in choosing the right occupation so that the full benefit of their talents may be available to the communities in which they live. In the Held of science, the knowledge of medicine may advance so far that cures for such dread diseases as cancer may be found, or better still that such afilictions may be entirely prevented. There would also be possible great development in the fields of engineering and mechanics. However it is not only in these fields that progress may be made. The social aspect of the world will also improve, possibly making a world in which there will be little poverty and a minimum of crime. All these together tend to make the better world of the future. ,Yet such a world can never be realized until the new day has dawned on human nature and in human hearts. E71 Boys' Tennis Team .dxf Glass, Northrop, Dennis, E. Griffin, MacDonald, Coach Papineau l- Stanford Glass No. 1 Man E81 irls, Tennis Team Rooncy, Powers, Buck, Hall. Yvright, Buker, ASIIHIZH, SIIHHQTHW Esther Hall IfYi7L7LF7' of Inter-Squad Tourney KSU NOCQNOH rsbvvsfawm vmasecs By Joyce Bingham It was in the early part of September in the year 1939 that a hardy ba of adventurers known as the class of 194-3 undertook the conquest of formidable Mount B. F. A., to them one ofthe most imposing peaks in Educational Range. At iirst all was disorder, but with the encouragement of Chief Guide Dickinson nd the chose the following leaders: Alfred DeMarinis, Captain, Marmete Corliss, Secyond in Command, Jane McCormick, Recorder of the Climb, Clinton Robinson, Supply Master. Once started, the going was easy because of the consideration of the guidyzs toward the new climbers, the freshmen. Oh, yes, there was an occasional light storm or wind, but in spite of these they managed fairly well. Then as the climbers proceeded higher, winter set in and they came to their first hardship, The Ravine of Mid-Year Examinations. The going was tough and although most of the class managed to get across, a few fell in. However with the aid of the guides some were rescued and the line proceeded up the mountain with a sad farewell to those lost. Since mountain climbing is an arduous exercise, many of the climbers took part in baseball, tennis, basketball, football and hockey to keep themselves physic- all fit. y As the terrain became more difficult, signs of discouragement began. to appear among the climbers, and in order to lift their spirits and raise the morale they participated in the Junior Jamboree. Their play, While the Toast Burned, directed by able guide Phyllis Robinson was given honorable mention, but the sophomores took the cup. The spring thaws brought an avalanche, finals. All were buried, but with the aid of shovels of experience, many of the climbers succeeded in getting out, again a few were lost. As a result of the hard climb, the party decided to rest a while at Summer Vacation Camp Number One, and one-fourth of the climb was complete. In the fall of 1940 the party again set out, but this time under the following leaders: Fisher Post, Captain, Joyce Bingham, Second in Command, Patricia Maynard, Recorder of the Climb, Alfred DeMarinis, Supply Master. The climbers, now sophomores, were considered important enough to be represented on the Executive Council. Climber Marmete Corliss was chosen to fill the position. There were many rivulets and ravines to conquer and a storm or two to weather, but although a few stopped to view the scenery and were lost, the remainder came through. Their Junior Jamboree play this year, Love and Lathern directed by sopho- more guide Dorothy Thayer, was again ignored by the judges who awarded the cup to the junior climbers. Even though only sophomores, two members of the party, Alfred DeMarinis and Fisher Post, were appointed to the staH of the Mercury, the publication which kept the public informed as to the events on Mount B. F. A. The year passed rapidly and Half-Way Point was soon reached, where the summer was spent. The third lap of the climb began in September of 1941. As the ascent became steeper, the packs became heavier, but with hopeful hearts the class, now seasoned climbers, struggled onward. Alfred DeMarinis and Marmete Corliss were appointed Captain and Second in Command for the second time. Barbara Atkins was chosen Recorder of the Climb and Romeo Parc, the Supply Master. Climber Clinton Robinson was appointed to represent the class on the Student Council. Now the time had come when the class was to stage the Junior Jamboree They did so, moreover they won the cup with the play, A Weakness for Nursesn directed by guide Hortense Beeman. U01 By Joyce Bingham The tremors of the war earthquake became more violent and spread to all parts of the world. One by one the boys left the climbing party to undertake a more serious venture. The class put on the Junior-Senior Prom, which was a brilliant farewell to the seniors who were leaving the Mount after having reached the peak. Prize speaking was the next diversion and Jean Buck, Jeannette Hermann and Milton MacDonald walked away with the prizes. The following members of the class held positions on the Mercury staff because of their journalistic talents: Barbara Atkins and Joyce Bingham, Feature NVritersg Stanford Glass, Assistant Vocational Editor, Marmete Corliss and Carol YVhite, Reporters, Marguerite Bliss, Periscope Editor, Fisher Post, Advertising Manager, Alfred DeMarinis, Assistant Advertising Manager, Nan Spencer, Assis- tant Circulation Manager. Soon the milestone for the end of the third lap was reached, and having weth- ered the mid-winter storms and spring thaws, the class again stopped to rest at Vacation Camp Number Three. The climbers, now thc senior leaders of the party, started out again in the fall of 19-112 to attempt to scale the peak. Alfred DeMarinis was chosen Captain for the third time, and with Ann VVood as Second in Command, Gerald Dixon, Supply Master, and Jeannette Hermann, Recorder of the Climb as his aides, attempted to lead the straggling class to the top. The Senior Play, a comedy, f'F0ot-Loose, was presented on December 4- and 5, in the way of entertainment. The following skillful cast of characters, under the direction of Guide Hortense Beeman, made the play a brilliant financial suc- cess: Mr. Early, Hugh Gorton, Mrs. Early, Jean Buck, Hope, Jeannette Her- mann, Bob, Milton lNIacDonaldQ Dick, Merrill Hungerford, lNIary, Kathlyn ltfillcr, Dclphie, Betty Tuscanyg Randolph Cunningham, VVinston Paquetteg Jeanny Mal- loy, Nan Spencer, Buzz Daily, Stanley Cullen, Miriam VValker, Barbara Myers: Jack Milford, Jolm Ledden, Stanford VVills, Fisher Postg Mrs. Forester, Jane McCormick. Near Christmas, the class felt, since so many boys were leaving the Mount, a get-together should be held at this time. So on December 17, tl1e climbers all worked together and a grand Senior Supper was held. The class again entered the Junior Jamboree and gave a creditable account of itself with the play, The Third Act, under the able direction of Guide Louella Catlin. The members on the Mercury staff this year were: Marmete Corliss, Managing Editor, Hugh Gorton, Assistant Managing Editor, Joyce Bingham, Editorial VVrit- cr, Barbara Atkins, Feature Editor, Betty Tuscany. Feature lvriterg Carol VVhite, Reporter, Stanford Glass, Sports Editorg Jeannette Hermann, Assistant Sports Editorg Barbara llyers, Alumni Editorg Marguerite Bliss, Periscope Editor, Milton MacDonald, Staff Photographer, Patricia Maynard, Ann VVood, Loretta Vincelette, Virginia VViley, and Barbara Schofield, Typistsg Fisher Post, Business Managerl Nan Spencer, Circulation Managerg Alfred Delfarinis, Advertising Manager. -As usual .a few of the climbing party slipped on the Glacier of Examinations, but in the spring the Make-Up Rope was let down to them and most of the unfor- tunates were rescued, leaving only a few behind. At last the Class of 1943 has reached the peak of Mount B. F. A. after a four years climb through winds and stormy weather, avalanches, ravines and glaciers. Sow, standing triumphant on the topmost crag, they gaze upon the world about them searching for new and greater peaks to conquer. tlll Cfnfnlbhm 1'JUQ'if11v-Q OJ'-IRON Football i Fran! row: Hungerford, NV. Bean, Counas, Dixon, Robinson, funningham, Flanagan. Second rom: Coach VVhite, Rich, Fogg, Chenette, Maynard, Benson, Kenyon, Brooks. Third row: R. Shepard, Kell, T. Mcforniick, Barker, Vance, Howard, Corrigan. Fourth row: Brouillette, Grant, Smith, Lucas, M.f1rifhn,CamplJell,CheValier,XYilmette Fifth row: H. Newton, XYarner, Corwell, Mgr. L. Shepard, Livingston, Sabins, Letour neau, Sunderland. Yap row: Asst Managers, R. Letourneau and R. Bean, :Xss't. Coach Bushey, Sears Bechard. Gerald Dixon Faptain E121 aseball Smmz'ing: Coach XYliite, Rich, Kell, Benliam, Livingston, Robinson, Raleigh, ledden Mzmvger flievalier. Kneefings Smith, Raymond, Shepard, Myers, Maynard, R. Hungerford, M. Griffin. Clinton Robinson Captain flill f. XZ f Y.. Class Prophecy Y ,, , Jeannette Hermann f N BY li E- W If i it uw K MMIA NJ, il Now is the time for going forth- Some to the south, some to the north, Some to the east, some to the west. Where e'er it be, may it be the best. Modest though I am, I must admit I have one unusual power, that of a medi- um. Tonight I am seeing St. Albans twenty- five years from now. It is the year 1969 and a beautiful afternoon in October. Everywhere in the city of St. Albans are huge posters reading Old Home VVeek. During the past twenty-five years St. Albans has been industrialized to such an extent that I am thinking perhaps some of my old friends who have been out of the city for a number of years will find many startling changes in our metropolis of about forty thousand people. The territory be- tween the city limits and St. Albans Bay is no longer the peaceful country land it was twenty-five years ago, for there are now new homes, large industries, privately own- ed airports. A new community house, which tops what was once known as Nigger Hill,', was built by Curtis Partlow and Robert Bean for the youth of St. Albans. They have kindly given the use of the auditorium for the old home week entertainment. These two men own so much property that they have to keep a card index in order to know the extent of their possessions themselves. I am scheduled to meet at 4- o'clock many old friends at the city airport, where once Rarker's eat and jive place was located. But on my way I land in my helicopter Hiv- er on the roof top of Arnold Raleigh's thriv- ing plastic industry. There I find Lorraine Richards, Arnold's personal plastic designer. They are arranging for a display of their latest plastic gadgets which I know will fas- cinate all of their old classmates. Bidding Lorraine goodbye until this evening I fly on to the airport. Just as I am about to land, I notice off in the distance a large house-like plane speeding towards the airport. The plane moves closer and I read the words largely printed on the wing, Here We Come St. Albans-The Lucasesf' Landing I rush out to greet them. The doors of the plane are thrown open and out step seven people. First I see Mr. and Mrs. Lucas. VVC greet each other heartily and Richard tells me he has invente in which he and week-end trips to gasoline and two ship lands in the can even land on d this late model airplane Eunice are able to take Europe on one gallon of pints of oil. This house- desert, on the water and a cloud. Eunice explains that she so equipped the plane that she can house ten guests with all the comforts of home. Then I greet Clinton Robinson, Mil- ton MacDonald, Fisher Post, VVinston Pa- quette and a very charming lady Kathlyn Miller. We all began to chatter at once. but first Clinton tells of his experiences. He has just been to Russia via stratosphere ex- press for a two-day trout trip but re- turned to the United States last night so he would be able to come to St. Albans for the gathering of his friends. He is now mar- ried to the daughter of a multi-millionaire. and between trotting the globe, tending his farm and his wife, Clinton is a very busy man. Milton and Fisher do not need to give much explanation of their experiences. They are known nation-wide as they are owners of the famous MacDonald-Post Film Com- pany. This company turns out 365 ten-reel films a year and stages five plays which are shown just off Broadway. In their em- ploy they have many brave heroes and beau- tiful heroines of the world. Their latest film is to be shown as part of the entertain- ment this evening. Milton is rnost enthusi- i141 astic about this movie as he personally pho- tographed the entire production. The name of the movie is A'The Miller's Daughter the all-singing, all-talking, all-colored epic of the age. Katty and Winston are the leading stars of the show. They play three musical instruments, including a vacuum cleaner and sing and dance. Katty and VVinston are both very well- known stage and screen people of the day. Then suddenly our attention is drawn to the sky as a glider makes its way on to the concrete runway. VVe all rush to greet the people who are arriving, As the door of the large glider swings open, four lovely la- dies step from the plane. They are Virginia Wiley, Sylvia Wetherby, Betty Shepard and Helen Longway. Their coiffures are so outstanding-why, of course they are the owners of the Strangle-Lock Beauty Sal- ons,'i which have become nation-wide and are such a rage with the women popula- tion. A round of applause greets another group of people stepping out of the plane. A very stately-looking gentleman is waving his hands around and talking excitedly. It is Merrill Hungerford and with him are his personal secretaries, Jeannette Bourgette, Doris Conger and Violet Hemingway. Sud- denly a hushed expectancy falls upon the crowd, and all eyes are turned toward Mer- rill who makes a friendly address of greet- ing to all his old friends. He announces that attained. this new frlider which manv neo le have ar- ? . rived on is one of Ford's latest models for pleasure riding in the air. It is the nearest thing to actual flying that man has so far No artificial power, only wings. the sky and the earth guide this craft, and Merrill assures the crowd that it is the com- ing sensation in the transportation indus- try. Just as Merrill finishes his speech, a loud cheer breaks forth from the crowd as General Roderick Kell steps from the plane. Looking very well indeed, he proudly points to the four stars on his shoulder and the crowd gives another hearty cheer. YVith Rod- dy is Stanford Glass looking more busi- ness-like than ever. Stanford speaks first and wants to know if anybody in the crowd has used during the last twenty years his fa- mous exerciscs for reducing one's income tax. I arrive at the community house a few minutes before the people begin to come. The auditorium is gay with flags and colored banners. These unique decorations were plan- ned and carried out by the famous interior decorators of VVood, Schofield, and Meyers, I Inc. I remember their exquisite taste in years gone by and am not at all surprised. The first person to arrive is Honora Be- chard a noted philanthropist. He owned a series of filling stations for both cars and aircraft and he was such a success that he retired at the end of ten years in his busi- ness. His money is paying for many of the Old Home Week expenditures. Then I hear tl1e sound of many voices in the corridor and first to enter is Dr. Alfred DeMarinis, a famous surgeon at the Kerbs Memorial Hos- pital and John Barker, head chemist, who is known all over the civilized world for his experiments which have isolated the dangerous germ of young love. John has found that this very active love germ can bring either BLISS or despair. With the two men are Nan Spencer, superintendent of nurses at the same hospital, and Esther Hall. Pauline Cline, Jane McCormick and Patricia Maynardiall nurses at the same hospital. If there are any accidents tonight I feel sure the sufferers will be properly at- tended to by these capable people of medi- cine. Sketching the people as they come into the auditorium is a striking-looking woman who seems most familiar to me. She is do- ing it very well indeed, for I peep over l1er shoulder to see. Yes, it's Joyce Bingham, who has become quite famous as an illustra- for for magazine and newspaper articles. Two people who have just entered I recog- nize as Gordon Bell and Olga Costes. Gor- don is speaking now. He says that if no one else has been successful in the past twenty-five years, he and Olga have. Gor- don is owner and manager of a huge chain of restaurants known all over the world as the Gobble-an-Beat-It-Restaurantsf' Self- nnade, he prides himself on his rise from proprietor of a hot-dog stand on Center Strict to owner of one-thousand glass-plate, white front restaurants now located in dif- ferent sections of the world. In his employ is Olga Costes who has brought renown to tl1e Cobble-and-BeabIt-Restaurants by her art of fiopping such delicious pancakes. Talking with all their old friends are three very dignified ladies. They are Louise Newton, Marie Trombly, and Margaret Crowe. They are head mistresses of a very fashionable girls' school at Chimney Corners, Vermont. Neither Louise nor Margaret have married although they have had suitors in- numerable. Marie says she expects to be married next week, laughingly adding Bet- ter late than never. 151 There seems to be a slight confusion at the door. VVell, guess who just arrived. Those athletic figures of today and yester- day, Gerald Dixon, Hammond Livingston and John Ledden. They seem to have trou- ble in obtaining the seats they desire. Now they have been seated and are nodding to all their old friends. They are owners of the G re at We-Show-You-How-But-God- Bless-You-If-You-Get-It organization, but donit let the name baffle you because I as- sure you all the leading pool, crap, and ping- pong owners have huge investments in this thriving organization. Making my way through the crowd I next greet Gordon Spooner accompanied by a slender, stylish and successful-looking Woman. Why it's Marmete Corliss! For a moment I didn't recognize her. She must have at last found a diet which has had the desired effect. Gor- don is looking as natural as ever but his voice is high pitched. He tells me that he is a professor of Chemistry at B. F. A. now. That strain on his vocal chords no doubt is caused by the extreme effort which he must make in getting his subject across. On the side he has been inventing many labor-sav- ing devices. His latest product has just been sold to the Lux Tub Co. It is only for the busy business man. In the morning when he awakes, he pushes a button at the top of his bed, and from beneath his bed out pops a bath tub filled with steaming hot water. Another push of a button brings his break- fast and he soaks while he eats. Marmete is editor of the largest daily paper in the City of St. Albans and is very active politically. The ladies in the front row are all so stylishly and becomingly dressed that they arouse my curiosity and I go up to greet them. They are Jean MacArthur, Monica Lareau, Loretta Vincelette, and Joyce Mur- ray. Jean designs gowns for all the best dressed women in the country and also owns several exquisite, not to say expensive, dress shops in the city. She herself looks the glass of fashion and the mold of form. Joyce, Monica and Loretta seem well and happy. Joyce smiles and asks me how I like their column which is run in Marmeteis city news called Technique For Those Who Lack It. YVho wouldn't like helpful suggestions in that course? Three outstanding and stylishly garbed women have just entered the audi- torium. They are Pauline Bessette, Frances Fiske and Celia Constantine. These three girls are food specialists and have been do- ing work in Nova Zembla, the island of frozen Words and foods. They have intro- I 16 duced to the natives the latest method for defrosting foods and the use of dehydrated products. Now the entertainment is to begin. The lights in the auditorium fade and the foot lights flash on. Before the packed house ap- pears Hugh Gorton who receives a rising ovasion. He is now Chief Justice of the Su- preme Court of Nations. As master of cere- monies he makes an excellent speech of wel- come. Then on the darkened stage in the spotlight appears a dainty figure kissing her hand to the audience. My goodness, it is Marguerite Bliss, the Russian ballet and U. S. toe dancer. She delights the audience with her sparkling dances. The spotlight is then shifted to the great organ and the judge introduces Barbara Atkins now or- ganist in a city church and a teacher in an institute of organ music. She plays beau- tifully and looks not a day older than when she played in the high school orchestra. Next, two lovely ladies appear on the stage and are introduced as Jean Buck and Merna Darby. Jean speaks first and seems to hav: acquired a foreign accent. Now she drops the accent and is talking the way she used to talk. She is telling all about Hollywood and how she became famous. It is no surprise to us that she is such a success in the pic- tures. That girl could play any part, from Juliet to Mother Goose. Now Merna makes a friendly speech. She is a writer of plays and has two successful ones now running on Broadway. The curtain is drawn and the all-girl orchestra, directed by Betty Jane Tuscany plays the old time melodies for a brief in- termission. I notice that Carolyn Brooks is playing the 'cello. She is a famous 'cellist and has just returned from a concert tour in Europe. In fact she returned a week ear- lier in order to attend the Old Home Week celebration. Then the judge announces that after the movie The Miller's Daughter has been shown, the audience is invited to adjourn for refreshments at the Old Home Tea Room operated by Carol White and Catherine Reynolds. For the next hour we are fully entertained by the movie. Then all the performers appear on the stageg our or-- ganist and violinist play, and led by Betty Jane Tuscany, we all sing Auld Lang Sync. 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Q E.. 3 -. 15511 .....:. . . ..: ..,... 5 is E . . i 1 '1'1'1 IUZCHS . ... r r1 1 rm 'P-cc v ALFRED DElh'IARINIS dvice to Under raduates E By Hammond Livingston We, the Class of 194-3, having lived and learned, worked and played, laugh- ed and cried, and showed a brilliance of mind far surpassing that of any other class that has passed through the portals of B. F. A. in many a moon, have neverthe- less made a few mistakes. As a result, we feel that you, the un- derclassman would reap a rich harvest if you would listen carefully to the council of members of a class that have spent four years at this institution of knowledge, and that you might profit by our mistakes. We advise the Class of 194-4 to get out their chemistry books early, if they intend to pass that subject of Hulls and Barkers and a few other geniuses. Also let them be mindful of the fact that they are to help Mr. Dickinson keep the school running in as dignified a manner as the Class of '43 did. YVe advise the Class of 194-5 to get as much as they can from their school books, athletics, and social functions, because years later they will in all probability proclaim their junior year of high school the happiest of their lives. The Class of 194-6 should keep a strict- er eye on the incoming fresllmen. We regret to say that last yearis freshman class had little or no restraining hand placed upon them. It is the duty of the sophomores to make next yearys freshmen toe the mark. The Class of 19417 has a long row to hoe, but they should start early to make their high school career a success and we are sure it will be. To the students of B. F. A. as individ- uals we advise: That Herbie Brault regain his self-com- posure within the next eleven months. He's been blue because Leola doesn't live here any more. That fisherman Herbie Kenyon find out whether he's got that mermaid hooked or whether she's just toying with the bait. That VVarren McGowan get some in- surance quick before it's too late on that motor-driven resemblance to a Rolls Royce he has in his possession. That Dick Shepard and Johnny May- nard continue their watchful guarding of the Misses Chaffee and McKillop. I 20 That all candidates for baseball have due respect for Ralph Fortin's pitching pow- ers. If they don't they're apt to get a bump for their doubts. That Doc Bronson see the city officials about removing that annoying street light, which lights up No. 7 High Street like a torch on dark nights. That Betty Kelley shoo all Burlington Boys away from her front door and save her charms for the Green and Gold. We advise Dorothy Lawton to see Mr. Dexter for a fitting solution, if she ever gets stuck in the middle of one of her his- tory yarns. We advise Jeff Griffin to fix the press on his right pant leg, eight inches from the bottom, it is 1-11th of an inch out of press. Please remedy this, Jeff, and see to it that it does not happen again during your high school career. That Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini keep a respectable distance from George Benham and that steel bladed bolo knife he made at B. F. A.'s own production plant-the Shop Room. That Roger Jette get a patent on his laugh so Gildersleeve won't sue him for impersonating him. That Winfield Boardman and Robert Unwin buy Aldis Hill so that they'll have a good supply of botany specimens. That Robert Brooks employ a personal secretary to see that he gets to music and art classes on the right day. That Gwen Stanley lend one of her horses to her boy friends so they won't get lost returning from her home in the country. That all girls get in a good supply of stationery and ink so that they can write to the boys who are leaving shortly to help Uncle Sam win the war, not to mention those that have already gone. And last but not least, that all under- graduate girls get an autographed picture of Johnny Ledden in his baseball uniform. Although we realize that points are ra- tioned this year, the above advice is not ra- tioned, and we hope that you have received many points which will help you'in future years. l irls' Basketball Team Slandingz COZICII Papincau. Asluuan, YVOod, Mc-Corlnick, Powg-rs, Haight, Cline, Manager Hermann Sitting: Bukur, Denault, Buck, Hcwitt, Alcxandur. Jean Buck Faptain Team's High Scorer I 19 J .5 1 Advice to Undergraduates 5 By Hammond Livingston VVe, the Class of 19-1-3, having lived and learned, worked and played, laugh- ed and cried, and showed a brilliance of mind far surpassing that of any other class that has passed through the portals of B. F. A. in many a moon, have neverthe- less made a few mistakes. As a result, we feel that you, the un- derclassman would reap a rich harvest if you would listen carefully to the council of members of a class that have spent four years at this institution of knowledge, and that you might profit by our mistakes. VVe advise the Class of 1944 to get out their chemistry books early, if they intend to pass that subject of Hulls and Barkers and a few other geniuses. Also let them be mindful of the fact that they are to help Mr. Dickinson keep the school running in as dignified a manner as the Class of '43 did. lVc advise the Class of 1945 to get as much as they can from their school books, athletics, and social functions, because years later they will in all probability proclaim their junior year of high school the happiest of their lives. The Class of 19-1-6 should keep a strict- er eye on the incoming freshmen. We regret to say that last yearis freshman class had little or no restraining hand placed upon them. It is the duty of the sophomores to make next year's freshmen toe the mark. The Class of 19417 has a long row to hoe, but they should start early to make their high school career a success and we are sure it will be. To the students of B. F. A. as individ- uals we advise: That Herbie Brault regain his self-com- posure within the next eleven months. He's been blue because Leola doesn't live here any more. That fisherman Herbie Kenyon find out whether heis got that mermaid hooked or whether she's just toying with the bait. That VVarren McGowan get some in- surance quick before it's too late on that motor-driven resemblance to a Rolls Royce he has in his possession. That Dick Shepard and Johnnv Mav- nard continue their watchful guarding of the Misses Chaffee and McKillop. That all candidates for baseball have due respect for Ralph Fortin's pitching pow- ers. If they don't they're apt to get a bump for their doubts. That Doc Bronson see the city ofiicials about removing that annoying street light, which lights up No. 7 High Street like a torch on dark nights. That Betty Kelley shoo all Burlington Boys away from her front door and save her charms for the Green and Gold. We advise Dorothy Lawton to see Mr. Dexter for a fitting solution, if she ever gets stuck in the middle of one of her his- tory yarns. VVe advise Jeff Griffin to fix the press on his right pant leg, eight inches from the bottom, it is 1-11th of an inch out of press. Please remedy this, Jeff, and see to it that it does not happen again during your high school career. That Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini keep a respectable distance from George Benham and that steel bladed bolo knife he made at B. F. Afs own production plant-the Shop Room. That Roger Jette get a patent on his laugh so Gildersleeve won't sue him for impersonating him. That Winfield Boardman and Robert Unwin buy Aldis Hill so that they'll have a good supply of botany specimens. That Robert Brooks employ a personal secretary to see that he gets to music and art classes on the right day. That Gwen Stanley lend one of her horses to her boy friends so they won't get lost returning from her home in the country. That all girls get in a good supply of stationery and ink so that they can write to the boys who are leaving shortly to help Uncle Sam win the War, not to mention those that have already gone. And last but not least, that all under- graduate girls get an autographed picture of Johnny Ledden in his baseball uniform. Although we realize that points are ra- tioned this year, the above advice is not ra- tioned, and we hope that you have received many points which will help you'in future years. l20l O Class Wlll Lawyer: HUGH GORTON VVe, the f'la.s'.9 of 1943 of the city of St. xllbans in the County of Frarzklin. and State of Vermont, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last VVILL and TESTAMENT, in manner following that is to say: FIRST. YVe do give and bequeath freely and without reservation to the Junior Class, our rightful heirs, and to their heirs and assigns forever our most important and valuable properties, namely, our self-satisfaction, our importance, and our wisdom. To the sophomores we leave our steadiness, hoping it will be used so wisely that during the next two years they may develop into a class that may be as dependable and trustworthy as ours. VVe give to the freshmen the lessons we have learned through experience, for we believe that it is possible to profit by the experience of others. The girls of tl1e Class of 19443 will to the girls of the lower'classes the money that they have saved because of the scarcity of gum. This fund is to be used to buy the big mirror in Tedis Sweet Shop that there won't be so much time wasted in make-ups. Tl1e boys of the Class of 194-3 will to the girls of the lower classes an address book containing all their addresses with the hope that they will write often. lVe give all our unused excuses for absence and tardiness to Robert Coon knowing that he will make good use of them. SECONDLY: To deserving individuals do make the following bequests: Item Item 1. To Janet Atkins, Jeannette Bourgette leaves her talkativeness. 2. Alfred DeMarinis wills to Larry Kelly his ability to forget the girls and settle down to hard study. Itcm Item technique Item Item Item mend. Item 3. To Betty Brown, Helen Longway gives her quiet and unassuming way. -1-. Milton MacDonald wills to llvarren Hamm his courtly manners and love 5. Gordon Spooner leaves l1is latest book of jokes to Earl Lapan. 6. To Vivian Denault, Jean Buck gives her excellent eye for making baskets. 7. Hammond Livingston leaves his skill on the basketball floor to Bill Ray- 8. Arnold Raleigh VVills to Gregory Codding his ability to occupy himself with his own affairs. Item 9. Kathlyn itliller wills her pep to Anne Deming. Item 10. To Norma Shangraw and Arthur Heald, Marguerite Bliss and John Bar- ker give the right to occupy the settee in front of the typing room. Item 11. Carolyn Brooks leaves her dignity to Mary Brouillette. Item 12. Because the OPA has stopped pleasure driving and he will no longer need it, Richard Lucas wills the muffler of his car to Orville Keeler. Item 13. To Gordon Chevalier and Graydon Sweet, Fisher Post and Stanford Glass bequeath their seats in the trustees' room. Item 14-. Merrill Hungerford wills his salesmanship to Timothy Smith. Item 15. All of the number 17 ration stamps that the members of the class have left after buying their shoes for graduation are to go to the noon-hour paccrs of the corridors. Item 16. To Phyllis Wfright, Polly Powers, and Nancy Ashman we leave the sole right to be the first to pick from the boys that will be left after the Class of 19443 has graduated and after the draft quota has been filled. LASTLY we hereby appoint the teachers of Bellows Free Academy executors of this. our last VVil1 and Testament: hereby revoking all former wills by us made. IN VVITNESS YVHEREOF we have hereunto subscribed our name this 15th day of June in the year Nineteen Hundred and I orty-Tllree. Wifnessed by The Class of 19-1-3. fllr. M. T. Head, Residing at Sharzgri-La, Bliss H. 41. Sport, Residing at the South Pole, Ztlrs. I. IW. Smart, Residing at lfogala. t2ll ll-1 ond 9 QD 0? if 9 0 n-It 01 9 C -u-1 QD i 22 member Courtney, Carleton 7 Council nt of Studs Ty Maynard, Secreta atricia P uncil Q Co Executive f -A-71-4 5.3 'UE so -A-3 mE 94m of M, gi Qi-1 v-UO .EQ CJ 2-4 D-ta 53 OE .EE me U, 'Tun 55 CTE 3 :Ex- ggi 5.5 ob 3.3 13.2 EE Us- '18 Wu Q-P1 O I-E pgs: E5 UL: Ee -E 523 52 39+ 51,5 23 -1 gb 'QE E52 .ag Q55 - Q..- ca.: .EE .Eg in O40 0 ncil. Cou VC ..- 43 5 Q as 74 in Q2 Lt as v-Q E an E fx J: F- Q2 3 O C-4 Pu -1 P-4 O D-1 uncil 5 Co VC Exeeuti N-1 C 11 1. 9.1 .w ,.. :E .-fl .Q 4. U ... : El' : V 1, U-1 6 C C ut E 2' --1 f f ,, I Z Ad -as 'S vt E s-.- T! C4 A v-1 ff M:1c'VVilli:1n1 Wood. OI' onduct C Sfzuzflizlgz Il, Grifh M. nrup, rtl 2 Glass. A .4 4.. 4.a L S fp v C3 A v-4 I : 1- C lf fs r-1 .6 13 s Z v-4 --4 .-J H-1 -1 : Z cu ..... I-4 Q. Murra :J L.. C rg 5. -N 'Y ft 51 5 E C x Z I .-. Brown, B rooks Court- Clark, lam, Fogg, 1:mg,gr:1w, liingl rm-tt. Sl liar 7 Dixon Slum pard, rau t. B OIL' 7' Frrmi .6 75 3- rk Q L, C c: c .. I nvv, With Colors xx f'N XA tt r trt The boys listed above have e school opened in Sep KCIII Gaylord Baker William Bean Malcolm Bevins Arthur Bliss Robert Boardman James Brooks Howard Brouilette Kenneth Brusoe Howard Burt Clarence Bushey Keith Cambell Vernon Church Richard Codding Stanley Cullen Alan Cunningham William Counas Raymond Flanagan Robert Iverson Walter McGarey Robert McKinney Lyndon Phillips left the portals of B. lm A. her, 1942. l24l iN. N. ATVVOOD HATCH HARDWARE CO. Congratulations General Insurance Agency 58 N, Main Sf, Gladstone Shoe Store M PITOITE Cor. Main and Bank Streets Everything In Insurance A St. Albans, Vermont ' Phone 1030 BELLEVUE THEATRE Sun. Mon. Tues. June 20, 21, 22 CHATTERBOX Joe E. Brown and Judy Canova For fun and music see this one. BUY AND SAVE l AT SANDERS PHAllMAUY 2 Guay's Market GROCERIES, MEATS and BAKED GOODS 52 Lake St. Tel. 280 or 281 BECKER COLLEGE A School of Merit Founded 1887 Accountancy Business Administration War Time Accelerated Courses Executive Secretarial Medical Secretarial DINN ING ROOM Summer Term begins June 28 Fall Term begins September 8 74 FRONT STREET, WORCESTER COCKTAIL LOUNGE ROOF GARDEN Jesse Welden Inn RICHARD GADBOIS, Mgr. T251 Con ratulations After the School Dances g C m t TRY THE t the 0 e 0 BEAUTY BAR Class of 1 943 WAY And Best Wishes for Success The Style Shoppe TED'S Sweet Shop To Mode:-n Styles in PERMANENT WAVES We know that you will be more than satisfied. BLUE LION Zin GPIB English Brill First and Third Class License Steaks, Chops, Sea Food Our Specialty 71 No. Main St. St. Albans, Vt. Tel. 27 c.v.q nick 3HIcKoK 33 Federal St., St. Albans, Vt. Plumbing. Heating, Sheet Metal Work, Oil Burners and Water Systems Make Emergency Repairs Now Whil Material ls Available OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE Phone 82 O' FRANKLIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO. St . Albans, Vt. .al CHECK ACCOUNTS, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS and SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES for Rent BEAUTIFUL jflutnets AND 1 Jflnral Qrrangzmer ts FOR ALL OCCASIONS um I L. R. JONES jflurist Phone 816 9 Bank St. C LARK E'S BOWLING ALLEYS Bowl for Fun, Health and Exercise 35 5 Federal St. Phone 963 HUNTLEY'S CLEANERS and LAUNDERS Work Done in Burlington. Office in St. Albans. Courteous Service. PHONE 1441-W FRESH VEGETABLES and FRUIT at R. E. PALMER'S I Wm. Doolin 8. Co. Headquarters for Vacation Comforts Bathing Suits Slacks and Slack Sets Shorts-Culottes Play Suits We Invite Your Attention. .w. B. FONDA Co I FUEL OIL, LUMBER and A BUILDING MATERIALS i Since 1873 Irel. 1035-1036 14 Stebbins st. l i261 Periscope SENIOR ALLITERATION Beauty, Brains, and Brawn Jeannette Hermann, John Barker, Arnold Raleigh Sport, Sparkle, and Spirit Sonny Dixon, Eunice Hewitt, John Ledden Noise, Nonchalance, and Neatness Jane McCormick, Milton MacDonald, Lor- raine Richards Love, Laughter, and Learning Joyce Murray, Clinton Robinson, Lorretta Vincelette Humor, Harmony, and Happiness Stanford Glass, Joyce Bingham, Carol White Frances Fiske: If a man saw his sister fall overboard, why couldn't he rescue her? Merna Darby: I give up. Why? Frances: Because he couldn't be a broth- er and assist her too. CAN YOU GUESS THESE SENIORS? C. Small Streams. Atmospheric conditions plus near at hand. Feminine 3rd person pronoun plus leopard. S. B. L. Never used plus 2,000 lbs. P. Fifth month of year plus nard. H. Lengthy plus method of procedure. C. To separate plus close to the ground. A. Forest. O. Price plus es. J. Male deer. K. Produces flour. SO THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE! In a recent discussion in English IV, the seniors unanimously decided that the modern version of beau is wolf. Miss Adams: Is there anything you can do better than anyone else, Kell? NVHAT YVILL B. F. A. DO WITHOUT- Gordon Bell-to lead the Rube Band? Barbara Atkins-to plan features for the Mercury? Jeannette Bourgette-to enjoy the school dances? Gordon Spooner-to grace Miss Taylor's classes? Jean MacArthur-to lead the cheerleaders? Richard Lucas-to tote the kids around? Margaret Crowe-to tell fortunes? 194-3 WEATHER REPORT Sudden Storm-Marmete Corliss Bright and Fair-Celia Constantine Cool and Clear-Esther Hall Breezy-Merrill Hungerford Sunny-Barbara Schofield Changeable--Barbara Myers Continued Calm-Alfred DeMarinis Marie Trombly: How were your marks last month? Winston Paquette: Jules Verne. Marie: VVhat do you mean by that? Win: Twenty thousand leagues under C. Fisher Post: Is there hot water at your house, Hugh? Hugh Gorton: There certainly is, and Iim always in it. SCRAMBLED SENIORS Aigniriv Liwye Tyebt Nacusty Telvoi Yawmehgin Anomci Ruaeal Rretob Neab Nohaor Darcheb Eugramtier Slibs Auielpn Testeseb Ieetharen Nyesordl Ualpine Iencl Ridos Genroc Nan Spencer: YVhat's that gurgling noise I hear? Hammy Livingston: That's me, trying to Roddy: Yes. Read my own handwriting. swallow your line. E271 -e-s- -1 Senior ALFRICD IDEBIARINIS 1 .' 1 Tl .SIdf'71f y JEANNi:'r'r1-1 H ERMANN Standing: John Ledden, Kathlyn Miller, Yvi McCormick, Hugh Gorton, Betty Ja Sitting: Fisher Post, Jeannette Hermann, B Jamboree Skit Secretary Chem Back row: john Ledden, Fisher Post, J: DeMz1rinis, Gerald Dixon. Fran! row: Catherine Reynolds, Robert lil Hewitt, Barbara Myers, VX' Macllonuld. -0..r - - qucttc. Mcrril Hungerford. Nan Spencer, Jane my, Stunlvy Vullc-n. ycrs, J1-an Buck, Milton Mzxcllonald. The Third Act nrmick, K'o4u'l1 l.ouellz1 Catlin, Alfrecl Iz1tl1lynMillvr,Nz1tz1lioSpc-1101-1',lfllllivv ujueltc, Merrill HllI1QKxI'f1Jl'll. Milton CC Foot 79 Ar' YV lvic:-lj'rf'.vllllll1f cllCllALD Dlxox , V 1 rrfnsurvr Typing Gerald Dixon Merrill Hungerford John Barker Gerald Dixon Merrill Hungerford Alfred DeMarinis John Ledden Hammond Livingston Richard Lucas Gordon Bell Gerald Dixon John Barker Clinton Robinson Merrill Hungerford Milton MacDonald John Ledden Milton MacDonald Merrill Hungerford Gerald Dixon Alfred DeMarinis Milton MacDonald Alfred DeMarinis all of Fame Most Popular Friendliest Most Dignified Most Pleasing Personality Class Comedian Most Likely to Succeed Best Looking Most Athletic Luckiest Best Musician Best All-Round Best Scholar Happiest Class Chatterbox Best Actor-Actress Best Dancer Biggest Blujffer Peppiest Nicest Smile Most Conscientious Smoothest Line Jeannette Hermann Patricia Maynard Carolyn Brooks Jeannette Hermann Jane McCormick Marmete Corliss Jeannette Hermann Jean Buck Esther Hall Joyce Bingham Jeannette Hermann Marrnete Corliss Eunice Hewitt Jeannette Bourget Jeannette Hermann Betty Tuscany Jean MacArthur Kathlyn Miller Jeannette Hermann Ann VVood Natalie Spencer Best Extra-Fzirricular lVorkerMarmete Corliss l30l db I I w enlor rlnds May we preyent, for yon to see, Our well-known 614155 of '43, We'vo earned our honors, caps, and gowny, Now you may reno' of our renown. Olga Costes Hugh Gorton Jeannette H1-rmann Patricia Maynard Milton Mm-Donald Kathlyn Miller GRINDS COMMITTEE Barbara Atkins and Betty Tuscanv CCD-Chairinenj fiill Fisher Post Catlin-rim' Reynolds Barham Schofield Loretta Vincelettc Virginia lYiley Ann VVood The Senior Class as of May 15, 1943. BARBARA AT KINS CLASSICAL COURSE Bobbie, a quiet blond with twinkling blue eyes, has the prospects of becoming a fine artist. Barbara has also shown her skill in feature writing on the Mercury. She is a girl who has enough determination to ac- complish whatever she sets out to do in life. Honors: Class Secretary f3jg Mercury Feature Writer Q3jg Mercury Feature Edi- tor Tennis C1-Zjg Orchestra Q3-4jQ Glee Club C1-2-3-IU, Mixed Glee Club Q2-3-41jg All-State Chorus Q4-jg Grinds Com- mittee Chairman MQQ Latin Club C3-411 May Day Exhibition Q1-2jg Senior Play Poster Contest-third prize C4-jg Junior Prom Committee JOHN BARKER SCIENTIFIC COURSE Medicine is John's love. This swim- ming enthusiast could talk the handle off a pump. He's the pride of the chemistry class, with his head in a whirl over the ninety-two elements. John came to St. Albans from Washington, D. C., and has been at B. F. A. only one year. In that short time, however, he has made his classmates envy his excel- lcnt marks. He is energetic, and has a vital and forceful personality. Honors: Leavenworth High School: S0- cial Studies Club CU: French Club flj. VVoodrow Wilson High School: French Club f2jg Social Studies Club C2-3jg Rifle Club C315 B. F. A.: Football ROBERT BEAN GENERAL COURSE We are all proud to have Bob for a classmate. He is as jovial and plucky a young lad as ever trod a classroom floor. Bob was manager of the football teams both in '41 and in '42, and he did a fine job. He is a staunch supporter of other B. F. A. sports, and is always one of the first to buy a ticket for the games. Honors: Senior Play Committee CID, Ju- nior Jamboree Committee Cljg Football C1-Qjg Football Manager Q3-4-QQ Baseball Q1-2-313 Basketball Q1-2-3jg Senior Gift Committee 321 HONORA BECHARD COMMERCIAL Cor7RsE lVhenever you meet Buster, he always has a cheerful word to say. He likes to be in the open and enjoys his favorite sports, hunting and fishing. He also likes movies, dancing, and driving an automobile along country roads. Not only his mechanical abil- ity, but also the fact that he has walked a mile and a half to school each day will prove of value to him when he enters Uncle Sam's armed forces. Honors: Bookkeeping Certificate QZJQ 60-lVord OGA Certificate GORDON BELL VOCATIONAL COURSE Ding, our swell band player, has a ready smile for everyone. His jolly nature and good disposition have won him a place in every B. F. A. studentls heart. Ding is well known for his fine work in the shop where he runs a lathe as easily as he some day hopes to run a railroad locomotive. His excellent character, ability, and ambition will surely carry him far along the road to success. Honors: Football Q1-Qjg Band C1-:Z-:L -1--Sjg All-State Band Q1-2-3--Hg Orchestra C1-2-3-AL-51. PAULINE BESSETTE COMMERCIAL COURSE Paulinc's ambition to become a good bookkeeper is sure to be realized if her marks in bookkeeping are any indication. for they are certainly something to be proud of. Also when it comes to knitting good- looking sweaters, Polly is right there. If she isn't knitting, you can bet she's writing to that steady in Rhode Island. Honors: Glee Club C315 Collector of Dues Q-UQ OBE Certificate CZZDQ Bookkeep- ing Certificate Q2-3jg 60-VVord OGA Cer- tificate C325 Bookkeeping Contest Certifi- cate Q-Pj, Accounting Certificate ISSJ JOYCE' BINGHAM CLASSICAL Counss Though Joyce may seem carefree and gay, She has talent and will go a long way. She paints and skiis, plays violin, and sings, And keeps on the honor roll, besides all these things. Honors: Vice-President QZDQ Mercury Feature Writer Editorial Writer MDL Orchestra Cl-2-3-4fjg All-State Orchestra QEBQQ Glee Club Q1-2-3-4-jg Mixed Glee Club Q3-4-jg All-State Chorus My Prize Speak- ing Latin Club Q3-'Ljg Consul C103 Girls' State Tennis fl-Zjg Class His- torian C-My D. A. R. Scroll Q3jg Planning Committee MARGUERITE BLISS SCIENTIFIC CoURsE Marguerite is one of the few members of the class who has held a permanent place on the honor roll during her four years at B. F. A, Despite this fact, Maggie has laid aside her books long enough to participate in many school activities, and has proved herself to be an all-round sport in all of her undertakings. Honors: Mercury Periscope C3-flfjg Se- nior Committee QAUQ Tennis C2-3-4153 Glee Club Q1-2-3-Mg Mixed Glee Club C3-QQ All-State Chorus Qijg May Day Exhibition Q1-2-3-411g Planning Committee CHQ Cheer- leader Class Song JEAN NETTE BOURGETTE COMMERCIAL COIfRSE Jeanne, one of our good-looking girls, is a smooth dancer. In fact dancing is her favorite pastime. She is also fond of talk- ing, so if you are feeling lonesome, just seek out Jeannette and she will drive those blues away with her pleasant chatter. She is a pa- triotic girl too, for she wants to join the WAVES. VVith her personality Jeanne will make an excellent sailor. Honors: Junior Jamboree Committee C405 May Day Exhibition C2-3jg Tennis Q3jg Glee Club Q2-3-41Qg All-State Chorus Cflijg Bookkeeping Certificate CQQQ 80-Word OGA Certificate Q-ij. 341 JEAN BUCK CLASSICAL COURSE Jean, a good sport who loves all sports, is excellent material for the theater. She's carefree and generous, and the best pal ever. Her favorite topic of conversation is the South, as she came to us from Virginia. Ask those who know her-there's nothing she doesnit enjoy. Honors: Senior Play Junior Jam- boree f3jg Jamboree Committee C1-Qjg Prize Speaking-lst Prize f3jg May Day Exhibition fl-3Qg Glee Club Q3-4fDQ ltfixed Glee Club Q3-Mg All State Chorus Q4-jg Glee Club President MQ, Latin Club Q3-4-jg Graduation Speaker QLDQ Tennis Q1-2-3-4113 Basketball, J. V. QU, Varsity Basketball Q2-3-445, Captain CAROLYN BROOKS SCIENTIFIC COURSE Carolyn is very musical. She's also thoughtful and willing to lend a helping hand. She's just a New Englander at heart and one who always wears a smile. There was a young lady of fashion is typical of Carolyn, small, peppy, and cute. She has a swell sense of humor which will make her a charming and efficient addition to any hospital staff. Honors: Latin Club C3-Aljg Consul Q-Mg Senior Play Candy Committee Glee Club Q1-2-3jg Orchestra C3-41, All--State Orchestra PAULINE CLINE GENERAL COURSE Pauline's ambition is to be a nurse, and she has every quality which will make her a good one. She has shown ability and persis- tence both in school work and in athletics. She is genial and friendly, and has a pleas- ing personality. There is no doubt that Pauline will succeed in the work she has chosen to do. Honors: Senior Play Business Manager My Junior Jamboree Committee CEU, Stu- dent Council Collector C3jg Latin Club Q3jg Basketball Q1-2-32, Varsity Basketball Mjg Bookkeeping Certificate II35 DORIS CONGE R GENERAL COURSE Doris is a young miss who loves to sew, swim, ride, and hike. She's also a girl who gets a thrill from passing her chemistry exam QVVho doesn't?j. Often she can be seen at the dances tripping it on the light, fan- tastic toe. She has never been absent from school without a good reason. Time was when she pedalled her bicycle to school from Georgia, but now she arrives either in her father's car or on the bus. Like several of her classmates, Doris plans to be a nurse. Honors: Girls' Glee Club Qlj. CELIA CONSTANTINE COMMERCIAL COURSE i'Bashful, blonde beautyi' amply de- scribes Celia, She is that quiet, reserved little lass who lives down in Georgia but has many friends in and around St. Albans. A willingness to help her friends has char- acterized her four years with us. Celia is hard-working and conscientious. By the looks of her honors she is going to make some- one an excellent secretary. Honors: Glee Club Q3jg Bookkeeping Certificate fl-215 80-Word OGA Certificate C2jg 100-VVord OGA Certificate Q3jg 120- Word OGA Certificate C4-jg Gold Star Bookkeeping Contest Certificate C453 Edi- phone Certificate MARMETE CORLISS CLASSICAL COURSE Marmete is a studious, energetic girl whose chief joy is to go camping on that island of hers. Her friendly manner and pleasant smile have made her very popular at B. F. A. As Managing Editor of the Mer- cury she has done an excellent job. With her scholastic ability and pleasing person- ality, we predict a brilliant future for Mar- mete. Honors: Vice-President Q1-353 Member of Executive Council QQDQ Girls' State CZJQ Mercury Reporter C3jg Managing Editor of Mercury Latin Club C3-4153 Glee Club Q1-2-3-40g Mixed Glee Club Q2-3-4-jg Graduation Speaker Q-1-jg Junior Prom Com- mittee l'36l Ol.GA COSTES CHCNEHAL Col'nsE AllAweather girlu describes Olga, al- ways the same whenever and wherever you meet her. She is a true friend and a loyal classmate. l.ife's troubles will never depress Olga because she will aways meet them with a smile. Honors: Glee Club Q2-33-All-iijg Mixed Glee Club Q1--Sjg All-State Chorus Cfijg Senior Play Committee, Chairman of Can- dy Committee Q5jQ May Day Exhibition Q3-4-DQ Grinds Committee f5jQ Tennis Q3-LUQ 60-Vvord OGA Certificate MARGARET CROWN ciENERAL Coi'RsE Margaret, a tall girl with flaxen braids, attended Sheldon High School her first two years and li. I . A. the last two. Now her big ambition is to go to Johnson Normal School. She likes best to spend her time writing short stories or poetry, and she certainly has the knack for telling fortunes by palmestry. Hereis a friendly warning: her aversions are being called Maggie and hear- ing anything said against the Irish. Honors: Sheldon High School: Basket- ball Q1-ZDQ Softball CZJQ Glee Club Cl-QD. B. F. A.: Glee Club C3-Mifjg All-State Chor- us M li R NA DARBY COMIVIICRCIAL Covnslc Although a newcomer to B, I . A. this year, Mern is a worthy member of our class. Her quiet ways make her a perfect com- panion. and she has proved to be always ready, willing, and able to lend assistance when needed. ln further preparation for her chosen career, Merna plans to enter some business school this fall. Honors: Norwich Free Academy: Band CID! Orellestra QZDQ Windsor Iligh School: Senior Play Qijg ll'indsor Argus Exchange lfditor Cl-QQ Class Vice-President Qiijg Clagg Secretary Q-lfjg Band Q3--1-J. lf ALFRED DEMARINIS SCIENTIFIC COURSE Alfred, quick and capable, plays the drums. He's full of ideas that benefit his classmates. Alfred aspires to work under the emblem of the caduceus, and he has the perseverance to attain his ambition. He is dignity personified, and proves that good things don't always come in small packages. Honors: Class President Q1-3-fkjg Class Treasurer CQDQ Good Citizenship Boy Q4-jg Mercury Advertising Solicitor f2jg Assistant Advertising Manager Advertising Man- ager Ctlrjg Junior Jamboree Jamboree Committee Q1-2-3-dfjg Junior Prom Com- mittee Armistice Day Speaker C3jg Orchestra C1-2-3-45, Band C1-2-3-45, All- State Band C1-2-35. GERALD DIXON SCIENTIFIC COURSE Gerald is known to all his classmates, friends, and pals as Sonny. He is full of pep and fun, and has a will to win in work or play. As a member of the B. F. A. basket- ball and football teams he was outstanding and proved himself a real athlete. Everyone now wishes him success in the Army Air Corps. The best in life is none too good for Sonny. Honors: President of Student Council My Class Treasurer Ivy Day Speak- er CM, Orchestra C1-2-3jg Band Q1-2-3-My All-State Band Q1-291 Baseball CEU, Bas- ketball Q2-3-fljg Football Q2-3-ijg, Cap- tain FRANCES FISKE GENERAL COURSE Frances is a happy-go-lucky girl whom nothing seems to bother. May life continue for her in this same carefree vein! Her nick- name is Fiskeeeeg her aversions are chem- istry and historyg her favorite amusements are bicycling and bowling and her ambition is to journey far and wide. We hope that her desire to travel may be realized and we know she will make friends wherever she goes. Honors: Basketball C3-fijg T e n n i s Q4--5jg Glee Club C5jg Junior Jamboree QZQQ 60-Word OGA Certificate 381 STANFORD GLASS SCIENTIFIC CoUIzsE Stanny is clever with his tennis racket, likes mathematics and French, plays the clarinet and piano, and writes of sports and vocations for the Mercury. During his senior year he has held the important office of treas- urer of the Student Council. Stanford will probably become a capable engineer for that's his real ambition. Honors: Tennis Q2-3-4113 Varsity Ten- nis Q3-fljg Basketball Q2-3jg Ivy Day Speak- er QU, Student Council Treasurer Q4-QQ Mercury Staff Assistant Vocational Editor Sports Editor Q Orchestra C1-2-3-Alljg Band Q1-2-3-Llfjg All-State Band fl-2-EU. HUGH GORTON SCIENTIFIC COURSE Hugh is one of the boys who travel to school from Sheldon by bus every morning, but in spite of this fact he has missed only one day during the two years that he has at- tended B. F. A. Hugh is a good pal and is always willing to lend a helping hand. His aptitude for chemistry indicates that he might some day become a great chemist. However right now he is hoping to be an en- gineerg that is, after he has helped win this war. Honors: Assistant Managing Editor of the Mercury My Senior Play MQ, Grinds Committee Class Will ESTHER HALL SCIENTIFIC COURSE You've probably wondered who that quiet little blonde is in our class of 'Al-3. That's rightg she's Esther Hall. Although conscientious about her work, Lily Hnds time to develop a good game of tennis. She does a bit of cheering too on the junior varsity squad. Esther is hoping to become a nurse, and we are sure slle will make an excellent Nightingale Honors: Tennis C1-Qjg Varsity Tennis Q3--UQ Basketball Cljg J u n io r Varsity Cheerleader Glee Club C1-2-3-My Mixed Glee Club filfjg All-State Chorus Q-UQ May Day Exhibition Q2-31. f39 VIOLET HEMIXGXVAY COMMERCIAL COURSE Violet hopes someday to become an elli- cient stenographer and according to those A's in shorthand she certainly has the ability. Her quiet, unassuming, and business-like manner will be a great asset in her work. Furthermore she is always willing to give a helping hand to her classmates whenever there is any work to be done. Lucky is her nickname and we hope that this will also apply to her career. Honors: Enosburg Falls High School: Glee Club B. F. A.: 60-Word OGA Certificate Q4-jg 80-Word OGA Certificate wp, JEANNETTE HERMANN CLASSICAL COURSE Nettie is one of the forces which make the world go round-at least the part of it that concerns B. F. A. The large number of oflices she has held is a standing monument to her popularity. She makes friends easily, and holds them with her charming vivacity. Honors: Class Secretary Qlfjg hlercury Sports Writer Q-lj: Prize Speaking- 2nd Prize Tennis C1-2-CHQ Assistant Mana- ger of Basketball C2-31g Basketball Mana- ger QU, Glee Club Q1-2-3-Mg All-State Chorus QU, Glee Club Secretary C3-MQ Junior Jamboree C1-3jg Senior Play HD: Cheerleader C1-Zjg Latin Club Q3-411, Good Citizenship Girl CAUQ Grinds Committee Q4-jg Class Prophecy EUNICE HEVVITT GENERAL CoURsE Eunice, who always wears a big smile and offers a peppy hello, will be remembered at B. F. A. for her ability to play basket- ball and get good marks. Peewee sings, dances, and is friendly with all. This sum- mer Eunice will be doing her bit for Uncle Sam by working in a defense plant, but next fall she expects to enter nurse's training. Honors: Junior Jamboree Q-UQ Ivy Day Speaker ffljj May Day Exhibition C2-3jQ Glee Club Q3-'UQ All-State Chorus fljg Basketball Q1-2-3-ij, Varsity Basketball Q3-rip. 401 MERRILL HUNGERFORD GENERAL Counsm Merrill, commonly known as Hunky, is the wit of the senior class. VVherever you meet him he is cheerful and wearing a big smile. llflerrill is always ready for a good time. and it's hard to find him in a serious moment. He will be remembered by his class- mates for his humor and grand personality. Honors: Class President QZBQQ Baskete ball Co-lNIanager Q5QQ Hockey C2-3jQ Senior Play Q5jQ Junior Jamboree C1-513 Chairman of Junior Jamboree Committee RODERICK KELI. COMMERCIAL Counsm Roddy came to B. F. A. from Portland, Maine two years ago. He has made a name for himself both on the football field and basketball floor. Although Roddy thinks he has the record for bxing tardy at school, hc certainly doesn't plan on being late in join- ing the Navy. Roddy, could you enlighten us on why youire sometimes called a Uwolfni Honors: Football C11-jg Basketball Var- sity Q3-fUQ baseball CEUQ 60-VVord OGA Cer- tificate Q4-jg 80-VVord OGA Certificate C-UQ Typing Certihcatc MONICA LAREAU COMNH-:RCIAL CoUnsE Mickie is that seemingly quiet mem- ber of the senior class who is not half so reserved as she appears. Her friends will tell you what a swell pal she is. And if you ever want to know anything about baseball or football, just ask her. llickie will know for she thrives on sports! She will gladly tell you all the ins and outs of the game. Monica has never attended the weekly scs- sions of the D. T.'s held in Room 21 in all her four years. Honors: OBE Certificate KZDQ 60-VVord Certificate C-UQ 80-YVOrd OGA Certificate 145' I-11 JOHN LEDDEN GENERAL COURSE Although with us only a year, John is one of the most popular fellows in our class. His ability on the basketball court and base- ball diamond as well as on the dance floor keeps the young ladies in a state of breath- less admiration. Honors: St. Mary's: Class Secretary f3jg Skit Night Q3jg Prize Speaking Q3jg OGA Membership Certificate f3jg Ester- brook Contest Certificate Q3jg Typing Cer- tificate C3Dg Basketball C2-31g Baseball Q2-35. Seton Hall: Baseball C4-jg B. F. A.: Senior Play C5jg Junior Jamboree C5j3 Basketball Q5jg Baseball HAMMOND LIVINGSTON SCIENTIFIC COURSE Hammy wants to be a pursuit pilot and with that never-say-dieu spirit we are sure he'll soon be shooting down Jap Zeros. Hain- my wonit be forgotten at B. F. A., not only because he's a swell all-around fellow but because he has been an outstanding athlete. He was voted the most valuable basketball player in the Northern League, an honor of which he may well be proud. Honors: Sports Editor of Mercury C-lfjg Advice to Under-Graduates C5jg Junior Jamboree C151 Basketball C1-Zjg Varsity Basketball Q3-4-5jg Captain C5jQ Varsity Football Q5jg Varsity Tennis Q1-2-3-Hg State Tennis Champion HELEN LONGWAY COMMERCIAL CoURsE Helen is a girl with a sweet smile. Al- though small in stature, this senior has an abundance of kindness, cheerfulness, and friendliness. Her fine disposition and her willingness to help others have won her many friends in and out of school. Helen deserves every ounce of success which she may attain. Honors: Senior Play Prompter CQDQ Junior Jamboree Candy Committee Glee Club C3-ffjg Mixed Glee Club All- State Chorus My Basketball Cljg OBE Certificate QZQQ Gold Star Contest Superior Certificate K2-3jg Bookkeeping Certificate Q2-31g 60-Word OGA Certificate C3jQ 80- Wvord OGA Certificate Q3jg Ediphone Cer- tificate 421 RICHARD LUCAS GENERAL CoIIRsE Moose had a car, always on the go, It always went fast, it never went slow. It took him to schoolg it took him to play, He rode up and down the old highway. But alas and alack! Uncle Sam took a hand, And now poor Moose has to walk o'er the land. VVherever Richard is, there will be plenty of fun and also plenty of good basket- ball. Honors: Football Q2-513 Basketball C2-3-4+-5jg Baseball Q3-Aitjg Orchestra Q1-Qjg Band C1-2-3-4-jg All-State Band C2-3j. JEAN MACARTHUR GENERAL COURSE Although Jean doesn't always see whyf' we know that it has been Captain Mac's poppy enthusiasm as a cheerleader that has led both boys and girls on to vice tory. This Scotch lassie would like to be a YVAVE. VVherever there is dancing, bowling swimming, or movies, you'll see Jean. Honors: Cheerleader Q V a r sity Cheerleader C3-'UQ Captain Qlfjg Senior Play Committee C-UQ Junior Jamboree Commit- tee Qirjg Tennis CZDQ Glee Club C1-2-3-if Mixed Glee Club C3-AQQ All-State Chorus QU. MILTON MACDONALD SCIENTIFIC CoIrRsE W'e are lucky to have with us this mod- ern Romeo from Portland, lNIaine. Mac is a good student and athlete, and he l1as a way with thc girls. He likes acting, photography, and dancing. He certainly will be missed around B. F. A. when he starts his U. S. Navy Air Corps Training. Honors: Boys, State Mercury Photographer Q4-DQ Senior Play QUQ Junior Jamboree Q1-2-3AA11jQ Prize-Speaking Memorial Day Speaker Grinds Com- mittee QU: Orchestra Qljg Band Cl-2-Seiitjg All-State Band Q2-3jQ Rube Band C1-A1-DQ Glee Club Cl-Zjg Assistant Manager of Bas- ketball Qljg Basketball Q2-313 Varsity Bas- ketball C41jQ Football C2-355 Tennis Q2-jg Varsity Tennis Q3-IU. t43l PATRICIA MAYNARD COMMERCIAL Covnsr: Energetic, even-tempered, and redhead- ed, that's Pat. She certainly helped boost the morale of our school, not only by her snappy cheerleading, but by playing the piano for assemblies. Pat Wants to join the Marines as soon as she is of age. Honors: Class Secretary C2jg Student Council Secretary My Senior Play Business Manager Junior Jamboree Prompter Q3jg Mercury Typist Qflfjj Cheerleader C2-3-4-QQ Tennis fl-Qjg Glee Club Q2-3-4-jg Mixed Glee Club C3-413 All-State Chorus Qltjg Grinds Committee fllfjg OBE Certifi- cate QQQQ Bookkeeping Certificate C255 Edi- phone Certificate ffl-jg 120-Word OGA Cer- tificate JANE MCCORMICK SCIENTIFIC COURSE Jane is a girl who's full of fun, She's a good athlete too. She likes to act, to sing, to dance, And her friends have not been few. Honors: Senior Play Q-UQ Junior Jam- boree Q3--ifjg Vice-President of Student Council fairjg Member of Executive Council Q-UQ Class Secretary Qljg Girl's State Basketball C1-2-3-A1-jg Tennis C1-2-3-4-jg May Day Exhibition C2-355 Glee Club Q1-2-3-4-jg Mixed Glee Club C3-4-jg All- State Chorus CM. KATHLYN MILLER SCIENTIFIC CoURsE Katty is always seen with a happy smile and with one of our good looking ath- letes. She enjoys acting, singing, and danc- ing. Voted the peppiest girl in the class, she has been a big help as a cheerleader during the last three years. She is interested in merchandising and hopes one day to be the owner of a dress shop. Honors: Senior Play MQ, Junior Jam- boree Q4-jg Ivy Day Speakers Grinds Committee MD, Cheerleader Q2-3-44jg May Day Exhibition Q2-3jg Glee Club Q1-2-3-My Mixed Glee Club C3-415g All-State Chorus QU. 441 JOYCE MURRAY COMMERCIAL COURSE If you hear a jolly, rollicking laugh echoing through the halls, Without doubt Joyce is there. Friendly, conscientious, and easy to get along with, Joyce ranks high with all her classmates. Her willingness to work has been proved by her years of loyal support to the orchestra, where she makes sweet music on her clarinet. Honors: Senior Play Committee My Junior Jamboree Committee C3-Hg Collector of Dues Orchestra C1-2-3-fijg All-State Band C2-3jg 60-Word OGA Certificate C315 80-Word OGA Certihcate fflrjg Gold Star Contest Certificate BARBARA MYERS GENERAL COURSE Barb is quiet and conscientious but this does not prevent her from having a good time. This petite miss is a familiar figure at our Saturday night dances. Barb likes to play the piano, swim and sing for amuse- ment. She is one of our honor students and has done a splendid job as Alumni Editor of the Mercury this year. Her calm, assured manner, pleasing personality, and sweet face will surely help her to become a fine nurse. Honors: Alumni Editor My Senior Play Cfkjg Junior Jamboree Prize Speaking f3jg Glee Club fl-2-3-4-jg All- State Chorus LOUISE NEVVTON SCIENTIFIC COURSE Louise is studious and quiet in school, but she is full of pep where outdoor sports are concerned. She covers the catcher's posi- tion on the Georgia softball team in the summer, and on winter evenings often fre- quents the Georgia ice ponds. You should see her cut circles backward! Next fall Louise plans to attend Johnson Normal School. Honors: Latin Club C3-40g Home Eco- nomics Conference Cljg First Prize in Pos- ter for Senior Play CHQ Glee Club Q1-2Q. I45 WINSTON PAQUETTE COMMERCIAL COURSE Win is a pleasant lad with a cheerful smile on all occasions. As the saying goes, He's a good eggf' He is always ready for a good time. His honors indicate his taste for music, and his acting ability isn't to be overlooked either. Win is one of the few fellows of B. F. A. who have never been tardy and this habit will stand him in good stead in. the Army. Honors: Senior Play Junior Jam- boree C4-jg Junior Jamboree Committee C355 Memorial Day Speaker Orchestra C2-3-lkjg Band Q2-3-Lijg All-State Band CEU, OBE Certificate QQDQ 60-Word OGA Cer- tificate C3jg 80-word OGA Certificate CURTIS PARTLOW GENERAL CoURsE Here we have a good, honest boy, as smart as they make them. Bob has few enemies, for he is easy to get along with and never holds a grudge. His strong de- termination and iron will have brought him five miles to school each day through all kinds of weather. Because he is tired of walking and eager to do his part, Bob has joined the U. S. Navy Air Corps. Math has never been a problem for him and this is sure to be an asset. We sincerely hope that he iinds aviation to his liking, for we know he will make an excellent pilot. Honors: Collector of Student Council Dues FISHER POST SCIENTIFIC COURSE Babe seems to have lIis share of the brains among the boys of our class. In years to come we shall recall his enjoyable exhi- bition of love-making in the Senior Play! Fisher has had an outstanding career at B. F. A. and-who knows F--he may yet achieve his ambition to become a general in the U. S. Army. Honors: Class President CQDQ Boys' State C3jg Graduation Speaker Senior Play CHQ Movie Camera Operator Grinds Committee Mercury Staff So- licitor QZDQ Advertising hlanager Co- Manager of Varsity Basketball C-UQ Base- ball Q2-3j. 461 ARNOLD RALEIGH COMMERCIAL CoL'1zsE If you havcnit noticed Arnold Raleigh as he scurrics around in l1is truck or car, you certainly must have heard about his ability as a baseball catcher. Rawl also is a football man but where is his gold foot- ball? Although he works in most of his spare moments, he also finds time for hunt- ing and fishing which he especially enjoys. He holds the proud school record of not having been late for three years. Rawl hopes soon to be in the service, where he will go onward and upward. Honors: Baseball Q2-3-4-jg Football Q2-3-45. CATHERINE REYNOLDS GENERAL Colinsi-: Bright blue eyes, a cheery smile, and plenty of pep described this lassic from Georgia. Catherine has made many friends during her four years at B. I . A. She has shown her ability to participate in many of the school activities and maintain at the same time a good scholastic average. Her classmates and pals know Catherine will be a success in life. Honors: Prize Speaking QQSQQ Jamboree Committee Q2jg Grinds Committee My Cheerleader Qzljg May Day Exhibition Q1-3jQ Collector of Dues CZJQ .Iunior Jam- boree Qljg Glee Club Q1-2-3-Alfjg Mixed Glee Club C-UQ All-State Chorus LORRAINE RICHARDS ClLASSICAL CoURsE Say little, think much, seems to be Lorrainc's motto. She is a quiet, loyal, at- tractive young miss from St. Albans Bay. Her friendship is something to be coveted. She is an accomplished pianist, often called upon to entertain with her playing. As you may guess, she prefers lively jazz to classi- cal and military music. Dancing and swim- ming are also some of her favorite pas- times. She wants to be a French teacher, and says that hcr biggest thrill comes from receiving an A in French. Honors: Latin Club Q3-UQ Glec Club Q2-31g Mixed Glee Club K47 48 CLINTON ROBINSON SCIENTIFIC COURSE YVe are delighted to present Clinton Robinson. He is one of our best baseball players, but his batting average in French isnit sogood! We shudder to imagine how dismal and Inonotonous school life would have been for us if Clinton and his giggle had not been present. Our apologies, Clin- ton! Honors: Senior Play Committee fijg Junior Jamboree Committee Class Treasurer CID, Member of Executive Coun- cil Q3-fijg Coote Field Trustee QU, Or- chestra fl-Qjg Band Q1-2-3-4-jg All-State Band C1-25, Football C2-3D Q Varsity Football Mjg Baseball C1-Zjg Varsity Baseball Q3-4-jg Varsity Baseball Captain BARBARA SCHOFIELD GENERAL COURSE Certainly everyone knows our bright. capable, laughing Barb, who skips along with a merry smile. The twinkle in her eye tells of her keen interest in life. Although she knits and dances in her spare time, her big ambition is to be a laboratory techni- cian. Barb's willingness to take responsi- bility and to help others has won her a host of friends. She hopes to go to college next fall, where we know she will have a happy career. Honors: Mercury Typist Senior Play, Property Manager MQ, Junior Jam- boree Committee Grinds Committee My Home Economics State Conference f3Qg Girls' State QZJQ Glee Club C1-2-3--lfjg Mixed Glee Club C3-flfjg All-State Chorus QU, May Day Flxhibition Q1-2-3j. BETTY SHEPARD COMMERCIAL COURSE Betty is always ready to laugh at any- thing and everything. Don't let any ap- pearance of shyness fool you, for she is really not so sober and shy as you Inight at Hrst think. Betty is one of our smallest senior girls, but she doesn't mind that at all, for she believes that quality, not quan- tity, is what counts. Evidently a certain fellow who drives around frequently in a Ford feels exactly the same way about the matter. Much happiness to you in the fu- ture, Betty! Honors: 60-Word OGA Certificate Ciijg 80-Vvord OGA Certificate J NATALIE SPENCER SCIENTIFIC COURSE To be a nurse is Nan's ambition, To heal and soothe the sick. Every hindrance to this mission Nan will surely lick. May good luck be her fortune, Service be her guide. The class of 19-L3 will root for lll'l' with pride. Honors: Senior Play Qitjg Junior Jam- boree fl-2-Aifjg lNIay Day Exhibition CZSQQ Assistant Circulation Manager of Mercury Q3jg Circulation Manager Basketball C1-225 T e n n i s C1-2-3-LUQ Glee Club Q1-2-3-11-jg All-State Chorus GORDON SPOONER SCIENTIFIC CoURsE An active member of orchestra, glee club, and band, Gordon will be remember- ed for his musical ability. During his high school career he has three times had the pleasure of helping to heat Burlington in football. He delights in entertaining his friends with his latest favorite joke. Like most of the boys in the graduating class, he is ready to serve Uncle Sam this SlIIIlIl1l'l'. Eventually he hopes to be a pilot in com- mercial airlines. Honors: Orchestra fl-2-3-lifjg Band Q1-2-3-40g All-State C1-2-3-Mg Glee Club fljg Manager of Basketball Q3jQ Football Q1-2-3-ij. MARIE TROMBLEY GENERAL Counsn A very attractive girl is Marie Happy, lively and gay, A loyal friend and true is she, And We all say, She,s O. K.l', That's Marie summed up in a few words but we might add what a lucky day it was for us when she transferred to B. F. A. Honors: St. Maryis High School: Vicef President Qljg Class Treasurer QZDQ Glee Club C1-21. B. F. A.: May Day Exhibition Q3jQ Glee Club f3QQ 60-IVord OGA Certifi- cate Q-1-jg S0-VVOrd OGA Certificate f49 BETTY JANE TUSCANY COMMERCIAL Cormsm For Betty there's a goal Which bears the word success, And all in life which she deserves, Good will and happiness. Honors: Swanton High School: Vice- President B. F. A.: Mercury Feature Writer MQ, Senior Play fflfjg Junior Jam- boree f3jg Co--Chairman Grinds Commit- tee C4Qg Graduation Speaker MQ, Glee Club fl-2-3-41jg All-State Chorus C4-DQ 80- Word OGA Certificate f3jg 120-Word OGA Certificate CID, Ediphone Certificate CAROL WHITE SCIENTIFIC Cotmsn Carol is a small, bright-eyed, carefree girl who comes to us from Georgia. You can always depend upon her to show much vigor and fight at a game of any kind. There is always joy and laughter when Carol is near. We hope that she will continue her journey through life in this same cheerful way. There may be no balcony, her name may not be Juliet, but Carol certainly has her Romeo! Honors: Mercury News Reporter Q3-4-jg Glee Club CQQQ May Day Exhibition Q2-3Qg Tennis Q2-3-4-jg Basketball fl-Qj. LORETTA VINCELETTE COMMERCIAL CoURsE Loretta is one of the old stand-bys of our class, sure to be missed whenever ab- sent from school. Her pleasing smile has endeared her to all of her classmates. Her specialty is getting A's on her report card. Honors: Mercury Staff Typist Q4-jg Senior Play Business Committee Junior Jamboree Committee Q1-4-jg Grinds Com- mittee MDQ Junior Prom Committee f3jg 80-Word OGA Certificate CBE Cer- tificate QQQQ Ediphone Certificate Bookkeeping Certificate Q2-3-LU, Gold Star Contest Superior Certificate C-1-jg 120-Word OGA Certificate Glee Club Q1-Qj. E501 SYLVIA WVETHERBY COMIVIERCIAL COURSE Sid gets great satisfaction out of her work when an A appears on her report card. She must also be proud of a record for punctuality, for she has never in her life been late to school. As her favorite amusement is the movies, you'll often see her at the theater. Although she likes dancing fairly well, she says, Give me a movie any dayf' Honors: Bethel High School: Prize Speaking Cljg Glee Club C1-Qjg B. F. A. 60-Word OGA Certificate Q3jg 80-Word OGA Certificate VIRGINIA WILEY COMMERCIAL CoURsE Ginny is one of those persons who are admired by all who know her. Her sense of fairness is one of her many assets. To have this blue-eyed lass as your friend is to have a good friend indeed! She will always give you good advice and lend you a help- ing hand. Honors: Mercury Typist Senior Play, Assistant Business Manager Glee Club Q2-3jg Grinds Committee MQ, May Day Exhibition f3jQ 60-Vvord OGA Cer- tificate 8O-VVord OGA Certificate f3jQ 100-VVord OGA Certificate C405 120-Word OGA Certificate MD, Ediphone Certificate grip. ANN VVOOD CLASSICAL CoURsE Ann is a quiet, dignified member of our class. She has a good sense of humor and is a true friend to all her associates. Being ambitious and studious, she has been rewarded by her excellent marks. Our Vice- President is a very dependable and coopera- tive person, so we are sure she will reach her goal in life. Good luck, Ann! Honors: Vice-President Q4-jg Agent for Defense Savings Stamps C3-4fQg Latin Club Q3--Hg Mercury Typist Q-UQ May Day Ex- hibition CZDQ Senior Play Committee My Junior Prom Committee C3jQ Glee Club Q1-Zjg Tennis Cljj Basketball C1-2-3-IU. f-51 AUTOGRAPHS 1 I ,111 N xg BETTER VISION- MORE SHIPS - faster 3 n Attention Girls ! .' .7 FOR A SOFT AND NATURAL WAVE COME TO EDNA GREENOLIGH HARPER METHOD GRADUATE The HARPER METHOD is sure to please you OVER NATE'S TELEPHONE 857 l O O I Ships are Weapons. They transport b I 8 S p armies . . . keep them supplied with a m vital materiel. Men are toiling des- perately to build more and better i Wholesale Chevrolet Dealers ships faster. They give their best to thejob-do their utmost . . . or think Q . . they do. But, in all war work, the l Falrfleld St' skill and erformance ofsome workers are-unkrilown to themselves-hob- W St' Albans' Vt' bled by faulty eyes. 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