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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1950 volume:

'r 'r 'r r r 'r tr 55 to the l3.F.A. Mercury ,'v'v'v'v'v'v'v' -A-'v'v' 'Avo v-v-v 1 v 'r 'r 'r 'r 'r 'r 'r 4 M. D. Armstrong 1 'I jeweler 18 Kingman Street DIAMONDS-XVATCI IES JEWELRY SILVER-CIIINA GLASS-GIFTS Congratulations f r o m Endicott Johnson D 4 'I 'r r Good Luck 1 P D P I Graduates 15 from D 5 Houghton's P D P 'I fr r P N mx 'S S X 'X CONIPLIMENTS OF Stollmon's Fashion Center QFi1'st Storc O11 Lake Strcctj Misses and Ladies Ready-to-Wear 9 B.F.A. Mercury CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1950 FOR A IOB VVELL DONE , OUTSTANDING NAMES SALES and SERVICE BUICK - GMC OLIVER - CHRIS CRAFT CHAMPLAIN MOTGRS, Inc. CHANIPLAIN VVALLEY FRUIT VCO., Inc. Vcrmont's Largest Curlot D'I-9ffIIJIlf!JT,, FRUIT - PRODUCE -- BEVERACES - BIRDS EYE FROSTED FOODS Commercial Cold and Freezer Storage Phone - Burlington 1230 L Rutland 895 I5 In A. 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ALBANS DAILY MESSENGER Buck Ilonzc Again In St. Albans, Vermont ,zvvv-v-v-.-v DEPATIE'S SHOE STORE 5 Lake St. St. Albans All IVorlc C1III!lYlllfCCll WINIFRED'S SHOP Always Manage To Ilave Some- thing To Interest The Sub-Deli CIOIHC In and Prowl MUNTON'S SPORTING GOODS 34 South Main CIC JNGITATU IA TI I DNS To The '50ers BOYS' SHOP, Inc. GEORGE S. WOOD Tire and l311Hel'y Sert:i1'ff Phone 360 IIS No. Main St CENTRAL PHOTO SHOP Quality Photo Finishing and Service Spruce St. St. Albans, VI H NATE's, Inc. Visit Our Store For Clothing and l'ifillIPIIli'IlT Tennis Shoes. Athletic Hose and Snpportes. T-Shirts and Sweat Shirts A ST. ,-XI,BgXNS - XIONTPICLIICII v-v-v-v-.wvv-. f .AAAAAAAAAA1vvxfvxAAA 13. F. A. 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Balfour Campany Attleboro ' Massachusetts Class Rings and Pills Commencement Invitations Diplomas Personal Cards Club Insignia Medals 81 Trophies Represented by- SAVVYER G. LEE ,230 Boylston St. Boston, Mass. ' AS BEN FRANKLIN SAID . . MFOH AGE AND IVANT, ' SAVE IVHILE YOU MAY. Franklin County Savings Bank 8. Trust Co. St. Albans, Vermont Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. C. V. Hickok Federal Street Plu1nbing-Heating-Sheet Metal Work Tinikcn Silent Automatic Oil Heating Units Myers NVater Systems Kitchen Maid Wooden Cabinets Telephone 82 Twiggs Inc. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1950 Arrow 61 Puritan Sportswear Sport Coats and Slacks 1 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I ,I 'I :I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 4 CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of '50 L1 DOOLIN and COMPANY SANITARY SUPPLY CO., In 18 LAKE STREET ---- ST. ALBANS PLUMBING and HEATING PERMUTET WATER SOFTENERS VVILLIAMS OIL-O-MATIC BURNER Call G85 for Information C I3.F.A. Mercury B.F.A. MERCURY :J1I i'I 5'f,fv, Founded l3'5iilEH'vl?,W 1930 fq, - 'j J- 1 fff?r- . . flgig 1,1 BY THE STUDENTS OF BELLOWS FREE ACADEMY VOL. XX JUNE, 1950 NO. 8 MANAGING EDITOR Carol Bliss EDITORIAL WRITER Margaret Newton FEATURE EDITOR Annette Gregoire FEATURE VVRITERS james Davis, Frederick Dworsliak, Gloria Greene Ann Griflin, Betty Towle ALUMNI EDITOR Pauline Boivin NEWS EDITOR Juanita Hill REPORTERS Carol Asprev, George 'Dacev, Tlionias Greenwood, Betty Swisler SPORTS EDITORS Sliirlev Kalahan, Ronald Murpliv VOCATIONAL EDITOR Ianet Bacliancl JOKE EDITORS Stanlcv Beauregard, Milford Denner BUSINESS MANAGER Rov Hurlluut ADVERTISING MANAGER Barbara Casavant ADVERTISING SOLICITORS -Iauicc Puclvali, Marv Lou McCaullev, Mitchell Sturgeon. Flora Vernal, Pauline Slieltra, Ioan jean, Janice Cliurcli, Nancv Davis, Dorothv Alclricli, Nancv Nelson CIRCULATION MANAGERS Virginia Daeev, Marv Hungerford ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGER Anita Batlialon TREASURER Arthur Hawkins TYPISTS Ianice Auclette, -Iacquelvn Fortin, Ruth Lemnalu, Sliirlev Messier, Rettv Reecl, Dawn Strout, Sliirlev Thompson FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Perrault, Miss Tliaver .. EUNIINIE I S Dedication ,... ,....,... Tribute .i,.. Editorial .,... Class Song .,.. Hall of Fame .....,..,. ...r. , Advice To Undergraduates Class YVill ,.... Class History ..., Class Prophecy .,.. . Senior Grinds ll 10 B.F.A. Mercur U I 4ffv'v'-'v'v'v'v'v'v'v'v'-A-A-'-'-A A 'v'v'-A-A-A-A-'-A-'-'-A-A-A-A-A-AvA-AvAvAvAv-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-v-::vu----:vu--v-v-v-v-v-v-.-.-.-: 2.-v-v-.-v-.-v-v-.-v-v-v-v--v-'Ava14 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ + + 1' 4' 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4' 4' 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4' 4' 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4: 4' 4+ 'I 4 4 + + 4+ 4+ 4' 4' 4: 4: 4+ 4+ 4+ I' . + + 1' 1' 4+ + 4+ 4+ 4: 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ + 4' 5 4+ 4+ 4' 4+ 1+ + 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 'I 4 4' 4' 4' 4' + 4+ 4, 4, 4' 4' 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4' 5 4: 4, I' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4: 4' 4 + 4+ + 4+ 4+ . 4, 4+ 4, , 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 'I 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ DEDI4CAT!4ON OH HIS untiring efforts to produce a winning girls, basketball team, for his support and advice as a faculty adviser to the Student Council, for his ability to make United States and Modern History two of the best-liked and most interesting sub- jects at Bellows Free Academy, and for his friendliness and im- partial attitude toward all of his students, the Mercury Stag of the Class of 1950 takes great pleasure in dedicating this Year Book to Dario I. Comi. 'I 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4 4+ + 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4 A, .... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, , ,A A... .... - ...... ...... - v .vt.'.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.JI I3 If A M cf r C u r If ll .A.Av-.-.-.-.-v-.-v-v-.-v-.--v-.-v-v-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.+.-.-.-.-.-.-.A.-.-vxrvw-.Avx-v-v-vAvA-Av-v-v-.-v-.-.-.-v--v-v-v+.-v-.-.-.-v-v+v-.-f fv-v+-.-.-.-.-v-,- A TRIBUTE Oli twenty years the cloors of Bellows Free Aczulelny lmvc ht-eu opened to ofler to the youth of St. AllJ21llS and the surrounding towns e cl u c u t i o n Ll l opportunities. The generous and unsc-llish act of Susan B. Sowles in giving up he-1' rights as the residuury legatee ot Iliriun Bellows made this possible. More than 1350 young men and women have gl'tldll11tCd from this Aczulelny, They, and countless others who lmye heuefitezl. pay trihute to this kindly henefactor, whose clc-zlth occurrctl only 11 few weeks ago. i l i KN Wi CIOHRIDOIR .-YI' If. I . A. A '.'.'.vA'.','.v.v.i ,'.',-A-.'.v.v.v.v.v.'.'.v.v.v.v.v.vAv.v.v.v.v.v.'Av.v.'.v.V.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.'.'.'.-.'.v.v.'.'.v.v.v.v.v. 17 13. F. A. M SILVER LININGS uliuery cloud nzust have .51 silver liningf, Let us think of the impending war, of the new scientific discoveries which threaten human existence, as the dark clouds. uYVhere is the silver liningiy' you ask. Just compare our American liberties with the lack of them of the people behind the Iron Curtain, unwilling subjects of Communistic rule. Count those liberties of ours as the silver lining to our dark cloud. lVho has not heard of the four freedoms--freedom of speech and worship, freedom from want and fear. As we well know. these are privileges enjoyed by every American, whether he is rich or poor, good or bad. vocation, our own friends, our have these choices. However, misfortunes. There is an old us, there would be no rainbow over, think of the bright future enjoy. Here in America we can choose our own own amnsements. VVe are indeed fortunate to life is not all easy. Everyone experiences some saying, cKWCl'6 it not for the clouds that darken in our livesf, So when some dark cloud passes ahead. Think of the freedom of choice that we VVe, as young graduates, must especially look for the silver lining. VVhat woud happen if we all said, i'Aw heck, the atom bomb will take eare of my future. NVl1y should I make plans? YVe are the future citizens and leaders of our country. Perhaps our class is producing a famous scientist of the future, a brilliant lawyer, a renowned doc- tor, or even a future President of the United States. The way lies ahead and now unknown to us. But none of us can achieve success if we allow ourselves to be discouraged by present conditions. As we grow older, and wiser, may we each do all that is possible to turn the dark clouds inside out and work to preserve the silver lining. CFC MBIHLIUHY 5'l'At l4' A. Mercury GRADUATION SPEAKERS Front row: fl. to r.D-Jean Gilmore, Annette Gregoire, Curol.Bliss, Margaret Newton, Ann Griffin, Iunicc Audette, Marjorie Hzunm Buck row: fl. to rj-George Dzlcvv, Rzumv Deming, Phil Brown, Jauncs Davis Hoy Hurlbut - 25 GOOD CITIZENS JAMES DAVIS JANE WOOD HH Mercury ln TUNE: Silver Threacls Among The Golclv By KIARJORIE HAMM As the sturdy class of '50 Sadly bids the school farewell, May We ever be a credit And in loyalty excel. All the years we,ve spent in studies, All the years We,ve spent in fun Helped us to be better comrades And be pleased with what Welve done. Now we say goodbye to friends We,ve made, For welll go a different Way, But this one last time together Let us hail our B. F. A. CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: lloy Hurlbut Janice Bell, Ronald Murphy, George Dacey B.F.A. Mercury GD I- LLI U Ll- Q: .2 E N 31. M, f: P O C1 Q. M ': 53 2 7? 4 E CQ .., cv Q as VT 'cf 'J fl aire Mav CI .5 :J ..- II P f: E- FO. C O P r :J CI rs ww Q -5 3 w 5-4 it Q in :L 3 if E' Z Fi 'E 2 'CQ 2 L4 f-1 'T' Q ..-4 i-4 E 4 px H 7: Z c Q ,- - cu CD Hamm, Marjorie ett, Y Gil el H Dworshak, Susan Dacey, irginiu V son, ' momp Shirley Tl more, Gil ill, jean H tal uncling fl. to rj: Ni St .M H : c U 5 Hungerford, M arv 16 B.F.A. Mercury BOBWHITES to r.D: Ted Arel, David Ready, Eddy Bailey, Lawrenee Bilodeau, Tonnny Greenwood, Louis Chabot, George Gilbert, Gary McEwen. Standing Cl. to LD: Mr. VVhite. john Kendrick, Tonuny Starr, Hohert Ashton, Howard Rhodes, Ted Bachmann, Brian Atherton, Tonnny Pierce, Bill Christie, John Rhodes, Eddy Chevalier CHEERLEADERS lst row Cl. to rj: Bernard Cadienx, Evelyn Chevalier, Jean Grover, Carol Bliss, Flora Vernal, Ronald Murphy 2nd row fl. to rj: Ioan Bisson, Jeannette Belair, Carol Sunderland, .Ion San- born, Dorothy Greene, Betty Towle, Carol Bisson 13. I . A. M e r e ll r if 17 1949 GRBD SQUAD 4 I l lst row Ql. lo r.J: James Iloclet, George Gilbert, Norman Beauvais, Hubert Tromhlev, Eclw. Hehert, Phil Brown, Bones BIu1'plix', lichmnxd Chevalier, Rannv Deming, Richard Hunt, Gerald Bilodeau, Ronald Shepherd, Skippy Patenancle, Duane Burnor. 2nd rrtw fl. to rj: Thomas Hall, Thomas Pieree, Howard Rhodes, Edward Bailev, Arthur Bushev, Ted Arel, Lawrence Bavmoncl, Cari' I-IeCuin, Lionel Cuertin, Armand Mossev, Louis Chabot, Bonald YVells. Sul row fl. to rj: Martin Buclclev, Tod Swainhank, Bernard Rivers, Iohn jean, Eugene Ballard, Kenneth Heminwav, Pippin l'loull', Mauriee Gregoire, Dale Simpson, Bernard Jacques, Thomas Oviit, Francis jacques, Boliert Ashton - Lllh row fl. lo rj: Mr. NVhite, Mr. Massa, Bolwrt Bourclean, Ronald Tool. ll 4 Ell 18 A B. F. A E EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HOME ECONOMICS LABORATORY B.F.A. Mercury 'Q M4 'am- !' 'B IWW, Y '3-3 f Via Hill Ui Milli BOY GIRL George Dacey .....,. Arthur Hawkins james Davis ........ james Davis ............ Thomas Greenwood Duane Burnor ...,.., . james Davis . ..., . john Phillips ,.,....,.. Edmond Chevalier ...,.. ...,.,. . Ronald Murphy ,... Randall Deming ..l.. Edmond Chevalier ...... ...,,,. . Roy Hurlbut .,,...,,. VVilliam Bartlett ....,.. , ...... . Edmond Chevalier Randall Deming ..,.l.. ..,..... Donald Mears ....... Randall Deming ....... ,. ..,. .. Eugene Seguin ,,.,. Randall Deming .,,. Donald Mears ,,.,,.. Ronald Murphy .,r.... .,..,.., George Dacey ...,... George Daccy George Dacey .....,, Most Popular ,... , Most Digninecl i.r...r..,..,r..,.... ....... Most Pleasing Personality Most Likely to Succeed .. Most C onscientioas ,...... M ost Athletic .....,..,.. Most Cooperative r,.... Most Dependable .r.... F rienclliest ..,........ Class Comedian ..... Luckiest r,.,,....... Happiest ......r. Peppiest ,........,...,. Smootliest Line .,..... Nicest Smile ..r....,... Neatest Appearance ...... Class Chatterbox ,l.... Best Looking ....,.. Best Musician ...., Best Scholar .,., . Biggest Bluffer ......... Best Actor-Actress ..... Iean Gilmore Marie Barrett Ann Griflin Ann Griffin Margaret Newton Claire Maynard Ann Griffin Annette Gregoire Jane Wood Anita Richard Carol Bliss lane Wood Anita Richard Carol Bliss Helen Lapierre Jean Gilmore Anita Richard Janice Bell Carol Bliss Margaret Newton Mary Lou McCaulley Marjorie Hamm Best Dancer .. .......,.i.............,. .,..... E leanor Bourdeau Best Extra-Curricular 'Worker ....,......, Jean Gilmore Best All-Bouncl ..,..r,........ .,...,,, .,.,... I 2 me Wood 20 B.F.A. Mercury -v--.Ar. I Roy A. Hurlbut As someone once said, Only when a man is safely ensconced under six feet of earth, with several tons of enlauding granite upon his chest, is he in a position to give advice with any cer- tainty, and then he is silentfi In spite of this little admonition, we are in a position to give advice, because the Class of '50, possessing students of the finest calibre, has al- ways been outstanding in everything it has undertaken. Only the great can give advice with complete confidence, and with a superlative amount of this confidence, the great Class of,50 will attempt to clear all obstructions with a little advice. We advise the Class of 1951 to help the teachers patrolling the halls. Buy them all motorcycles of rollerskates so they can get around faster. Buy little ton a billy- club for his busy section and Miss Beeman a traffic whistle so she can keep the traffic moving in front of the bulletin board. It also might be wise to buy Mrs. Mulvey a leash so she can put the canine members out more easily. The class of 1952 should help out the new teachers. They should put labels on all new teachers with crew cuts so they won't be mis- taken for new students. They should also be furnished maps so they wonit be holding up the upperclassmen while searching for their rooms. The Class of 1953 should enjoy themselves while they can. Soon Comi-nism will prevail over them. They will have to speak to the teachers when they pass them. They will have to protect the Freshman Class. They will have to put aside their chewing gum and spitballs and be dignified upperclassmen. V VVe have been through it all and feel that it is our duty to advise a few individuals before it is too late. We hereby advise: 'lhe driver training students to do only what their teacher tells them to do and not what he does. Ted Arel not to be late just because the Bell wonit be there to ring for him. john Leacllaetter to trade his .32 for a .45 and go looking for the Brink boys. Gerald Coon to leave 4Mr. Follett alone, be- cause, even if he dosen't lo'6l?'it, he is a member of the faculty. y Emily King to keep her fellow from St. Marys from 70 Diamond Street. Such eligible bachelors as Dave Ready, lim- nzy Abell, and Dale Simpson to give all good looking girls at the Saturday night dances a break. You too, Mr. Webster. -6-,,..-1-i Tom Starr to leave those cute looking wait- resses in the Dairy Bar alone. Iolzn Poland to see if he has the stuff it takes to acquire an A in shop II. I Tommy Hall to study his books more and the girls less while in the Study Hall. I0 Perry not to put down the Venetian blinds in the parlor every time Cliff comes calling. The five-year men to put more time on their work and get out in the near future. We hope our advice is followed and that you all will start to enjoy yourselves-because itis later than you think. B.F.A. Mercury M 21 WSE Will LANVYEB: Philip Brown VVe, the Class of 1950, of Bellows Free Academy, located in the City of St. Albans, in the County of F ranklin,and the State of Vermont, being about to pass out of this sphere of educa- tion, in full possession of a crammed mind, well- trained memory and almost superhuman under- standing, do make and publish this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills and promises by us at any time heretofore made, or possibly carelessly spoken, one to another as the thoughtless wish of some idle hour:- FIBST: VVe give and bequeath to the faculty the difficult job of finding more students of such natural aptitudes to fill the vacancies left by our Class of 1950. SECONDLY: To the Iunior Class we gladly leave all our Senior privileges and also the posi- tion of being looked down upon by our superiors -otherwise known as THE FACULTY. THIBDLY: To the Sophomores and Fresh- men we bequeath our ability to settle down and obtain excellent marks in all scholastic subjects. F OURTHLY: To deserving individuals we do make the following bequests: Item 1-To Io Perry, Marjorie Hamm leaves her sophisticated aloofness. Item 2-To Clifford Sargent, Richard Viens be- quests his curly hair since f'Porkyv can use it. Item 3-janice Bell leaves Ted Arel to B. F. A. for one more year. Item 4--Chet Bostwick wills his quiet voice to Tom Starr. Item 5-Tom Greenwood bequeaths his ability to blush at embarrassing moments to Brian Atherton. Item 6-Carol Bliss wills her smooth line and bluifing ability to Bae Brown. Item 7-Bones Murphy leaves his freckles to anyone who wants them. Item 8- Skippy', Patenaude leaves some of his height to VVayne Harvey. Item 9-Eleanor Bourdeau wills her Hirtatious ways to Carol Asprey-as if she could use more. Item 10-George Dacey leaves his seat in the Trustees, Boom to an unfortunate under- classman, namely Stanley Beauregard. Item 11-William Bartlett leaves his address book to Edward Bailey. Item 12-Helen Yett and Claire Maynard leave their basketball ability to uDocv Comi so he can distribute it as he sees Ht. Item 13-Eddie Chevalier wills his season pass on the Swanton Bus to Tom Rock. Item 14-Flora Vernal leaves her singing ability to Jean McMahon. Item 15-Boy Hurlbut leaves his ability to get a car full of girls at noon to Guy Johnson. Item 16-lean Gilmore leaves her sudden in- terest in tennis to anyone who needs it. Item 17-The Five Year Boys leave-with smil- ing faces. Item 18-The SENIOBS gladly leave Doc,' Comi to all underclassmen so they may learn something, too. LASTLY: We hereby appoint the teachers of Bellows Free Academy the executors of our Last VV ill and Testament: Hereby revoking all former wills by us made. Q72 In XVitness Whereof we have hereunto sub- scribed our name this 12th day of Iune in the Year Nineteen Hundred and Fifty. THE CLASS OF 1950 1Vitne.s'serI by: Mrs. Luna Tick, residing in Boot Hill, Texas Mrs. D. Banged, residing at the State Hos- pital for the Mentally Deficient Mr, B. U. Sure, from WVhichamacallit, Col. B. F. A. Mercury MSE HISJUHV B y Margaret Newton lt was 1946 and at last we were freshmen. The B. F. A, of our dreams had become a reality. We chose Jane Wood as our class president. Ranny Deming was elected vice president, while Claire Maynard and Carol Bliss filled the offices of secretary and treasurer. The main event in our freshman year was the annual jamboree. Our play The Auctioni' won the plaque. This year Ranny Deming was chosen for the All-State Chorus, an honor rarely received by a freshman. That first year went quickly and before we knew it we were back as sophomores. This year we chose for our class officers Jack Wood as president, Jean Gilmore as vice-president, Hu- bert Tromblay as secretary, and Janet Brooks as treasurer. Our sophomore year also went quickly. We again walked off with the plaque for our per- formance in Glamour at the jamboree. And then We were juniors, upper-classmeu at last. This year Ranny Deming was chosen president. Jean Gilmore was named vice-presi- dent, Janet Brooks, secretary and Jane Wood, treasurer. Two of our classmates served as Student Council officers. Carol Bliss was secretary and Jean Gilmore, treasurer. This year at the Junior Jamboree we gave a fine performance in Yours and Minev, but for some inexplicable reason, the seniors won the cup. Various honors were won by the members of our class. Carol Bliss and Marjorie Hamm were chosen for the All-State Chorus. Annette Gregoire, as an outstanding 4-Hier, earned a trip to Washington, D. C., while Mitchell Sturgeon went to Chicago. Several girls in our class were on the basket- ball team which won the state championship this year. Bed Maynard had the honor of being chosen Hrst string guard on the All-State basket- ball team. And then there was the annual choice of those who were to attend Girls' and Boys, State. Jean Gilmore, Jane Wood, and Carol Bliss went to Girls, State. Attending Boys, State were Jimmy Davis, Eddie Chevalier, Gene Sequin, Ranny Deming, and Jack Wood. Then it was 1949 and we were seniors. Al- though we were sorry to think that it was our last year, we looked forward to graduation. George Dacey has been our class president this year. Ronald Murphy was elected vice- president, Janice Bell, secretary, and Roy Hurl- but, treasurer. As it was our senior year, many activities took up our time. Jean Gilmore, who was chosen last year to visit the U. N., returned to tell of a very interesting trip. Jean also was chosen as president of our Student Council this year. An- other classmate, Annettte Gregoire, served as treasurer. Ranny Deming had the honor of being one of twelve boys chosen by the VVestinghouse Cor- poration as a result of competitive exams to be honored by the Academy of Science in Boston. On his return from Boston he stated that he pro- fited by his experience and had a wonderful time. Then, of course, there was the annual senior play, which lived up to its title Suspense The cast included Marjorie Hamm, Jean Gilmore, Ann Griffin, Annette Gregoire, Flora Vernal, Carol Bliss, Eddie Hebert, Bones Murphy, Jack Wood, Bud Dacey, Jimmy Davis, Franny Dem- ing, and Roy Hurlbut. Red Maynard, for the second year in a row, was named first string guard on the All-State basketball team. The D. A. B. Good Citizenship medals went to Jane YVood and Jimmy Davis, whose popu- larity and cooperation in their four years of school certainly merited them. l3.F.A. Mercury Several seniors served on the Mercury staff this year. Congratulations go to Carol Bliss for a line job as editor. This year we won the Willson Cup for our play in the Iunior Jamboree. lt was entitled uThe Pot Boilerf, Seven seniors were chosen to represent B. F. A. in the All-State Chorus at the animal Spring Music Festival. They,were: Flora Ver- nal, janet Brooks, Marjorie Hamm, Carol Bliss, Eugene Sequin, Ranny Deming, and Billy Bart- lett. And now we are graduating, our class his- tory is at an end. But wherever we go, whatever we do in the future, you can be sure Weill all go on making history. M55 fflU.fflfEl Ann Griffin and Annette Gregoire As We are now to graduate, Our classmates, future to foresee, We must in some strange way find out Just what they all will be. Shall we gaze into a crystal ball? Or take some magic potion ? No, we have something much more keen, To be mice is our notion. Gertie: Once upon a mouse cousin, called Myrtle, came to visit me at my new city home. I had decided to have a house-warming party, and because Myrtle is so timid, I invited no other guests. We had a grand time teasing the old gray family cat, and after- wards, what a feast we had! Iim afraid that we ate more than mice should, because soon after we began to feel drowsy and before long, we were fast asleep. It seemed as if we were moving towards the future, ten years, fifteen years, twenty years .... Suddenly We found ourselves in a Waste- paper basket, peering around old envelopes, carbon paper, and about a dozen Dixie cups. After a little more eavesdropping, we discovered that a conference was being held in this room. Around the council table sat Admirals Bostwick and Hunt, trying to settle the problem of Comi- nism. Others present were Colonel Artlnn' Hawkins, Sergeant Charles Sargent, and Lieu- time, my country tenant Shirley Messier, head of the VVomenis Corps. On the wall was a picture of Anne Creenough, the Blond Bomber. It appeared to us as if she had scored another hit, for Phil Brown, war correspondent for one of the leading newspapers, kept glancing her way. Two leading presidential candidates were there: lack Wood, with his pretty secretary, Ruth Lemnah, and Hoy Hurlbut. Roy needed no secretary because he could take shorthand himself. The problem was finally peacefully settled by Hubert Tromblay, mediator, who outlawed. Cominism in the first seat of the second row near the window in Room 21-wherever that isl Plans were being made for celebrations, and I wanted to hear them, but to my vexation, Myrtle had to sneeze. Myrtle: I couldnit help it. Certie would have sneezed too. if she had had her nose buried in a pile of pencil shavings. To avoid being dis- covered, Certie and I jumped out of the Window. 24 B.F.A. Mercury Luckily, one of those fast airplanes, Yettis Ietts, flew by slowly enough for us to grab the propel- ler and after a few dizzy spins, we reached the cockpit, discovering that the plane was being piloted by Sweeney and McSweeney, owners of a large ranch, and evidently on the way to at- tend the celebration. Their guest was Lawrence Berger, genuine country gentleman. As they traveled, they turned on their radio in time to hear 'Ace' Beauvais announce the coming heavy- weight boxing match, sponsored by Cloughis Candy Co., distributors of Fortin's Popsicles, and Barrettis Peanut Brittle. The announcer continued, N ow the contenders step out of their corners. The man in the bluef trunks is 6 ft. 2 in. Stewart Sartwell, defending his title against 6 ft. 232 in. Dick Yates, wearing green trunks. Referee for tonight's game is Leonard Ledouxf, VVhile we were busy listening to the boxing match, another of Yettis Ietts whizzed by, and by the conversation of Ray and Barb, the pilots, we heard that D.D.T. Davis was at the wheel. They said that Davis was called D.D.T. with reason, for he is a detective famous for Detectin' Da Truthfi He was on his way to get facts on a recent scandal, where society editor Janice Pud- var was suing Dawn Gregory Strout, leading lecturer, for calling her names. Dawn was known to have called Ianice, Motorboat.v Because we had been nestled in the folds of an old dusty parachute, we hurried, as soon as we had landed, to a Turkish bath, capably managed by Anita Bathalon. The place was crowded, no doubt because of Eugene Bates, whom we had seen baiting customers out front, and because of the warm welcome offered by Verno Tatro, the hat-check girl. Other prize at- tractions featured were lessons on how to keep youngi' ably taught by Eddie Chevalier, the art of jujitsuv coached by Marion Satchell'i Church- ill and, swimming in one easy plungev through the courtesy of Don B. Mears. One of the most steady patrons was joseph Bulger, who was still fighting the Battle of the Bulgef, Because we found no baths our size, I agreed with Certie that we should eat, and she led me next door to the large and brightly lighted res- taurant, which we later found to be a part of a huge department store. The gaily colored sign displayed the fact that it specialized in Shrimp. Below, the flashing letters read: Ronald Shepard, Manager, At one of the shiny tables, Dick Viens, the department store Hoorwalker was apparently enjoying the speciality of the restaurants famous French cuisiniere, Madame Pauline Boivin, namely shrimpburgers. The head of the de- partment store was Merton Silk, with many em- ployees under him. Silk's Department Store was noted for its fashionable clothing section, for whcih much credit goes to the dress designers, Mademoiselle Helen Lapierre, and Madame Florence Cingras. Some of their exquisite crea- tions were to be seen modeled by Ianice Bell and joanne Bicknell. However, there is not much doubt that the most select part of the store- was on the upper floor, the fur department, capably managed by two Coons, Betty and Bernard. Gertie: Night fell, and we followed the crowd to the most popular place, the theater. After we had arranged ourselves comfortably in the footlight,-you see, lim nearsighted, and I'd left my glasses at home,-we were prepared to enjoy the play, The Mystery of the Pork Skele- toni, or VVho Cnawed the Hambones?,', starring Marjorie Louise Hamm and Ronald Chase, Pat- rick Bonesv Murphy. Between the first two acts, the audience was charmed by the motions of two exotic- dancers, Eleanor Bourdeau and Mary Lou McCaulley. To relieve the mounting excitement of the audience, caused by the drama, Anita Richard, famous radio comedienne, was featured before the last act. The play suc- cessfully ended and the author and director, Jean Gilmore and john Phillips, respectively, took their bows. The next morning, after a comfortable night in the folds of the wine velvet curtains, I read aloud a newspaper, edited by Carol Bliss, that was missed by the janitor. Headlines that morn- ing read, Miracle Cure Discovered for Lazi- nessf, In smaller print, the explanation said, Randall Deming, world-known scientist, has proved that laziness can be cured by applying to himself the miracle drug discovered by his faith- ful helper, Janet Brooks. Among other note- worthy items, the Beauty Editoris column, writ- ten by Janice Audette, featured a review about a book on red hair, This, written by Betty Ovitt. was called, What of it? Also on the staff was an extremely capable proof-reader, Betty Reed. An eye-catching advertisement, drawn, no doubt, by versatile Bud Dacey, announced the exciting sports events to be held the following dav. B.F.A. Mercury ,- W Bac.. ., ..,... ?5 As we gained the street Myrtle narrowly missed being run over by a person on stilts. This was Iean Grover who had grown taller at last, for she was now on stilts and was sandwiched between two posters which read on one side, Come to the wrestling match! Lorraine May- hew may hew Jackie Hanceli' The other side read, Don,t miss this exciting event! For Jackie Hance may hew Lorraine Mayhew lin Bold black letters also announced the fact that Yvonne Guertin was to be the referee. M yrtle: A basketball game opened the sched- uled sports events. Certie and I wanted to at- tend, but since our feet were so tired, we slopped into the pocket of a passerby. By snooping through his pockets, we found a card on which was written, i'Honorable Thomas Greenwood IIID. At the game, the winning team, starring the Bouncing Basketball Bilodeau Brothers Uerry and Larryj was managed by Margaret Newton, former manager of a successful girls, basketball tournament team. Honorable men- tion went to two referees, Shirley 'iBuckshot,, Thomas, and Marilyn Ovitt, known as Little', Ovitt. The next sports event ended in a tie. It was a forty-yard dash between Claire Bed, May- nard and Shirley Speedy,, Kalahan. And as both had so much practice in running, 'iltedv on the basketball floor, and i'Speedy', on the way to school, they finished together. Another person to receive honors was Mitchell Sturgeon, who thrilled all by his daredevil tricks on the trapeze. A baseball game occurred then, and the distin- guished mezzo-soprano, Flora i'Flossiev Vernal, sang the Star Spangled Banner and threw the cE2' CS' :' '. 'i:f:E:2:1: ' ' 5 5 it ' first ball. The team coached by Dick Smith proved victors. The stars of the game were Duane Burnor, pitcher, Skippy Patenaude, and Billy Richards. 'Ihat night, we were among the thousands that gathered at the Opera House, eagerly await- ing the opening of the curtain. To keep order, two policewomen, Miriam Sunderland and Lo- retta Sears, arrived on the scene astride their horses. Inside, an atmosphere of breath-taking beauty pervaded. Soulful tones from a violin blended with the golden tenor of an operatic solo. As the spotlight played on them, it pointed out that the melody came from the instrument of Eugene Seguin, who now wore his hair long, and that the voice was that of Sir William Bartlett. In the next scene, lane Wood, who was still trying to be an angel, played on a harp. As she did this, Guy Saint Amand appeared in person, and harmonized with Ianie, the harpist. Gertie and I were in the spotlight, too, for all that while we were right there snuggled in one of the curls on janie's headdress. Gcrtie: As the music grew louder, we awoke and found that it was all a dream, or rather a prophetic nightmare, and we are still in 1950. XVe are not mice anymore, but senior girls in this wonderful class. As such, we realize that among ns are future presidents, famous scient- itst, great humanitarians and faithful leaders. As graduates of B. F. Afs Class of 1950, we sincerely hope that nothing but the best is in store for us, that our dearest wishes come tme, and that we may all live good, prosperous and happy lives. 65' 'A f ,..,., -ig 5:31, LT, 5 tl . Q. M.-.,........ A S -f 1 Q A V , . Q g 1 if-m, . 4 Q ' ? ., :i::::1 :IQ 1. .53 4 5,3 1 F L QLEBAFLUAU Lh4T 28808 if EEQ PGUNU5 8 B.F.A. Mercur EHINHQ EUHHHIHH g Phrhp Brown ames Davis Mary Lou McCaulley Mitchell Sturgeon Pauline Bo1v1n acquelyn F ortin Ronald Murphy Miriam Sunderland Alice Clough Shirley Kalahan Ianice Pudvar Shirley Thomas Dawn Stiout . Flora Vernal Important events have occurred before But nothing quite as nifty As the following boys and girls who are TheClassofl950 ll IANICE AUDETTE B ig Ambition-To do office work F avorite Expression-Beans A version-Rats HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Typist C415 Senior Play Prompter C415 Glee Club CI, 215 Graduation Escort C315 Ivy Day Escort C315 Jamboree Ticket Seller C315 Home Room President C215 Senior Supper Committee C415 Class Night Speaker C415 Librarian C415 Shorthand Certificates, O. G. A. C35 41, 60 Word Speed C41, 80 Word Speed C41, Complete Theory C415 Typing Certificate C3, 415 Bookkeeping Certificates, Junior, Senior, and Superior C215 International Contest C31, Superior International Contest Certificate C41, Whenever Jan is around there is bound to be fun for everyone. This girl with the nice personality and the blush of deepest red loves to roller skate and is also an excellent dancer. MARIE BARRETT B ig Ambition-To be a secretary F avorite Pastime--Baby sitting A version-Being absent from school HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: OCA Shorthand Certificates C3, 415 Typing Speed Award C315 Gregg 60 Word Certificate C315 Bookkeeping Superior In- ternational Contest Certificatc C315 Home Room Officer C315 Red Cross Council Representative C315 Ivy Day Escort C315 Senior Play Usher C415 jam- boree Usher C315 Glee Club C215 Graduation Escort C315 Intramural Basket- F2311 Tournament C215 Homemaking Style Show CI, 215 Typing Certificate 4 . ' Marie, one of the class who has really made a career of her high school years, is very quiet, always smiling, and has a good word for everyone. After a look at her honors one can easily see that spare time was not plentiful with Marie-and what a grand secretary she'll be as the result! WILLIAM BARTLETT B ig Ambition-to play pro basketball F avorite Expression-VVant to bet? A version-Spiders HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 4, 515 All-State Chorus C3, 4, 515 New England Music Festival C415 Junior Jamboree C115 Football CI, 21, Varsity C415 Basketball CI, 21, Varsity C415 Baseball CI, 2, 3, 415 Track C315 Librarian C515 35 Word Typing Awar C415 Graduation Usher C31. Happy-go-lucky Chick has often been seen at B. F. A. dances giving the girls a big thrill with his tricky steps. His talent also extended to the Glec Club, Where the other boys counted on him to hit the right notes. And it's easy to see by his list of activities that Chick was a sportsman, too. B.F.A. Mercury 29 EUGENE- BATES B ig Ambition-To be a carpenter F avorite Expression-Hi, Kid! A version-Nothing to do HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Junior Jamboree Ticket Taker 133, Junior Certificate in Bookkeeping 123. ' This young fellow from Georgia has keep rather quiet in the classroom during his four years in B. F. A., but he has seemed to enjoy himself outside the halls of learning. He has taken the Vocational Industrial Course and has liked shop and mechanical drawing best of all his subiects. He says that he dislikes sitting around home, but no doubt he wouldn't mind if a certain sophomore girl were with him. - ANITA BATHALON B ig Ambition-To be an X-ray technician F avorite Pastime-Dancing and radio A version-Conceited people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glec Club 11, 2, 3, 43, Jamboree Prompter 11, 2, 43, Mercury, Assistant Circulation Manager 143, Graduation Escort 133, Senior Supper Committee 143, junior Jamboree Usher 133, Homemaking Fashion Show 143, Librarian 12, 3, 43. Anita came to St. Albans from Farnham, Quebec, to enter B. F. A. as a freshman. She has succeeded well in making many firm friends-and she has also succeeded many times in keeping study hall students in stitches! Besides her school activities, Anita has had many connected with her church. Keep up the good work, Anital NOR MAN GERALD BEAUVAIS B ig Ambition--To have a good iob F avorite Pastime-Taking things apart A version-English classes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 143, Football 143, Basketball 13, 43, Baseball 13, 43. Skippy ioincd our class in his iunior year after two years at St. Maryis. He has seemed satisfied to be with us and weive been glad of him as an addition to our group. His maior interest at B. F. A. has been football, with basketball running a close second. After graduation Skippy plans to follow his brother in his career as a member of the United States Navy. IANICE BELL. B ig Ambition-To marry a successful man F avorite Expression-Holy cowl A lias-Jan HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball 11, 2, 3, 43, Home Room Officer 123, Assembly Program 143, Bookkeeping Certificates 133, Gregg Member- ship 133, Typing Certificates 18, 43, Senior Supper Hostess 143, Homemak- ing Fashion Show 143, Graduation Escort 133, Glee Club 143, Jamboree Usher 133, Senior Play Business Manager 143, Gift Committee 143, Class Secretary 143, Senior Party Committee 143. Popularity plus personality best describes our jan. Her athletic ability has been shown many times on the basketball court, and her determination has been shown in her perseveranee through four years of Comi-ism. Thatis a record in itself to be proud of. Aucl her interest in athletics has also in- cluded an interest in one of B. F. Afs star athletes. B.F.A. Mercury LAWRENCE BERCER B ig Ambition-To be an elctrical engineer F avorite Expression-Oh Boyl A version-Rich people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Future Farmers of America 131, Secretary of F. F. A. 121, Ticket Seller 131. Larry says that ten years from now he hopes to be living a calm, peace- ful, happy life, and with his serene good-nature we're quite sure that he'll reach this goal. But Larry isn't too quiet, though, for he has helped pro- vide many good times for his friends and these won't be forgotten. CAROL IOANNE BICKNELL B ig Ambition--To live, laugh, and loaf F avorite Pastime-Dancing and reading A version-Parasites HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Clee Club 11, 2, 41, Basketball 11, 21, Var- sity 131, Student Council Representative 121, Home Room Officer 141, Senior Play Usher 141, junior Skit 131, Class Night Usher 121, Typing Certificates 13, 41, Spring Concert Usher 131, Homemaking Fashion Show 141. Sparkle in her eyes, grace in her step, reassurance in her smile-that's Joanne! Then too her dignified manner will always be remembered by her classmates. Jo says that she dislikes only one subiect at B. F. A.-Latin, because she didn't like Caesar. Really? We didn't know you were ac- quainted with him, jo. GERALD BILODEAU B ig Ambition-To go to college F avorite Expresion-jeepers A version-Flies and mosquitoes A HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Clee Club 11, 21, Football Varsity 141, Basketball 1531, Senior Play Program Distributor 141, Home Room Officer 141. jerry has been a hard working student, but one who has always been willing to take a little time out for fun. One of Ierry's greatest satisfac- tions during his four years career at B. F. A. has been playing on the var- sity football team. He proved that he was a swell sport and a fine player. Next year jerry plans to attend St. Michael's College, where we feel sure he will be successful. LAWRENCE BILODEAU B ig Ambition-To make money F avorite Expression-Drop dead! A version-Destructive criticism V HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball 131, Varsity 141, Co-captain of Basketball 141, Chosen, for Northern League Second Team 141, Senior Play Program Distributor 141. Larry gained satisfaction for himself and plenty of praise from the fans by his accurate shooting ability on the basketball court. He's a happy-go- lucky chap who was usually smiling 1except when he entered room 211. Larry plans to go to college in the near future and the classmates he,ll have there will certainly be knowing a grand guv when they meet him. . B.F.A. Mercu CAROL ANN BLISS B ig Ambition-To be a teacher F avorite Expression-Fiddle-sticks A version-Public speaking HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 111, Mercury Ass't Circula- tion Manager 121, Circulation Manager 131, Managing Editor 141, Senior Play 141, junior Jamboree 11, 2, 31, Christmas Play 121, Clee Club 11, 2, 3, 41, All-State Chorus 13, 41, Cheerleader 11, 21, Varsity 13, 41, Co-captain 141, Student Council Secretary 131, Executive Council 141, Home Room Officer 11, 41, Girls, State 131, Ski Club 141, Tennis 13, 41, Assembly Pianist 11, 2, 3, 41, Leadership Training Course 141, Assembly Program 141, Intramural Basketball 12, 3, 41, Graduation Speaker 141. Carol, our blonde and blushing lady, is a swell, all-round girl. Besides having energy and versatility in dramatics, music, cheerleading, and Mer- cury, Sadie'i always found time to get high marks. PAULINE BOIVIN B ig Ambition-To be happy F avorite Expression-Oh dear! A version-Worrying HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Reporter 131, Alumni Editor 141, Assembly Program 131, Librarian 13, 41, Crinds Committee 141, Graduation Escort 131, Senior Play Ticket Seller 141, Jamboree Usher Typing Certi- ficate 131, Intramural Basketball 111, Ivy Day Escort 131, Homemaking Fashion Show Polly's pleasing good nature is evident when one sees her broad smile. Besides being full of pep and having a joke for everyone, she has a grand spirit of cooperation. Her wide range of interests at B. F. A. have still left her time to take up art'i outside of school. THOMAS C. BOSTWICK B ig Ambition-To enioy life F avorite Pastime-Listening to the radio A version-Dances HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Clee Club 111, Basketball 111, Football 111, Freshman Reception Committee 121. Chef, is one guy who will get what he wants in life. Behind that bland, bashful exterior, Tommy keeps a supply of brains, a sense of humor, and the ability to make and keep friends. Which remark brings up a question-why doesn't he give more of the girls a break? ELEANOR BOURDEAU B ig Ambition--To be happy F avorite Expression-Gee whiz A version-Prevaricators HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: St, Maryis High School: Solicitor Clee Club 12, 31, Graduation Escort 131. Eleanor left us in her freshman year, but she must have discovered that B. F. A. is the best place to be for she returned to us for her senior year. El has often been seen tripping the light fantastic at the Saturday night dances, where she proved herself a smooth partner. Her happy nature has gained Eleanor many close friends. ry 31 32 B.F.A. Mercur JANET BROOKS B ig Ambition-To be a success 14' avorite Expression-Darn A version-Studying V HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Treasurer C225 Class Secretary C325 Assembly Program Cl, 3, 425 Junior Jamboree C125 Clee Club Cl, 2, 3, 425 Double Quartet C325 All-State Chorus C425 All-State Band C125 Graduation Marshall C325 Basketball C12, Varsity C2, 3, 425 Fashion Show C425 Home Room Officer Cl, 225 Jamboree Committee C325 Ivy Day Escort C325 Freshman Re- ception Committee C225 Coote Field Dance Committee C125 Junior Prom Committee C325 Senior Supper Committee C425 School Band Cl, 22. Fun to be with and a wonderful friend-thatis Janet. Her list of honors prove that she has kept busy in school, but she's also found time for a certain well-known out-side interest. Janet's loyal and sympathetic nature make her a swell person to know. - A. PHILLIP BROWN B ig Ambition-To be a topHight Journalist F avorite Expression-Drop dead A version-Getting up in the morning HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Reading, Mass. High School: Football CI, 225 Baseball C125 Basketball C125 B. F. A.: Football, Varsity C3, 425 Basketball C3, 425 Baseball 3, 425 Christmas Play C325 Graduation Ticket Taker C325 Senior Grinds Committee C425 Class Day Committee C42. Killer , sometimes also known as Crash , is a native Vermonter, who after completing his elementary education in St. Albans moved to Massa- chusetts where he spent his first two years of high school. But he fitted right in when he came back to St. A. Let's hope that when Phil picks up this book ten years from now and looks it over there won't have been another opportunity to have called him Crash , JOSEPH BULCER B ig Ambition-To own a car F avorite Expression-Holy smoke! A version-Speedy drivers This tall, blond fellow with a friendly smile and hearty hello to one and all that he meets is none other than our Joe. Is he ambitious? He cer- tainly is, for you will find that he has worked outside of school hours dur- ing most of his high school career. What else does Joe do? Well, he's quite an outdoor fellow and likes to spend his leisure time in hunting and fishing. His unassuming but cheerful personality has brought him a host of friends. DUANE BURNOB B ig Ambition-To get a iob F avorie Expression-None A version-Noisy women HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Football C12, Varsity C2, 3, 425 Baseball, Varsity CI, 2, 32. ,S Dv is the strong, silent type who has roamed the corridors of B. F. A. for four years without a girl by his side. It would seem that he iust doesn,t like the opposite sex. Our hats are off to you, Duane, for the splendid work you did in trying to bring home the bacon in your four years of foot- ball and three years of baseball, He1'c,s to you! B.F.A.MCTCll1'fj 33 EDMOND j. CHEVALIER B ig Ambition-To make money F avorite Pastime-Sleeping A version-Women drivers RONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Clee Club C2, 3, 4Jg Football, Varsity C2, 3, 45, Basketball Manager C413 Baseball CI, 25, Home Room Officer C3, 41, Boys' State CSD: Assembly Program CS, 45. Why is it that Chevy is always making trips to Swanton? Is it be- cause of that new Dodge-well? Chevy always seems happy and is defin- itely entertaining and light-hearted. He,s our special gent, and in short, an all-round good fellow. Right, churn? MARION MILDRED CHURCHILL B ig Ambition-To be a nurse F avorite Expression-Honest! A version-Black cats HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort Junior Jamboree Ticket Seller CS, 4Dg Homcmaking Committee for Senior Supper CI, 25, F. F. A. Supper Committee C2Dg Typing' Certificate C3J, Junior Red Cross Council Member CSD, Fashion Show Committee C4l. Satchel', is our tiniest senior but the one with the biggest smile. She is always full of fun and pep and thoughtfulness for others. With her cheerful nature and her ambition, wc know she'll win out in life and come out on top. ALICE LOUISE CLOUCH B ig Ambition-To settle down F avorite Pastime-Dancing A version--conceited people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Play Prompter C425 Clee Club C2, 4lg Crad- uation Escort CSD, Mercury'Crinds Committee C4lg Librarian C2Jg Homemak- ing Fashion Show C215 Home Nursing Certificate C315 Typing Certificates 43,47- ' Silence is more eloquent than words. Who is the quietest girl at B. F. A.? What pupil was usually asked by the teachers to raise her voice? Everyone immediately thinks of Alice. But you should know her when she's in her home town in Canada. Oh, Alice! She is a good sport and ready for any fun, but she does have a most exasperating way of day dreaming when youire talking to her at times. Could it be that shc's thinking of a certain someone in Canada? BERNARD COON B ig Ambition-To retire in I0 years F avorite Expression-Nuts A version-U. S. History HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Ticket Seller for Senior Play C4Dg Typing Certificate CSD, Senior Play Usher C4J. If you happen to see a blonde young fellow around Martin's Garage, it will be safe to bet that it,s Bernard. He's spent most of his spare time there, in fact, in the the future he plans to work at a garage. But accord- ing to what he says, he really doesn't intend .to Work anywhere longer than ten years. Any bets? B.F.A. Mercury BETTY COON B ig Ambition--To be a hairdresser F avorite Expression-Gee Whiz! A version-Impolite boys HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 111, Fashion Show 12, 41, Crad- uation Escort 131, Shorthand Certificate 141, Typing Certificate 131, Book- keeping Certificate 121. . Cooney is a carefree vet quiet lady that you've seen Hitting through B. F. Afs corridors'these past four years. Her iolly good humor has cap- tured many fellow students as friends, and no doubt entertained-many of her companions while square dancing, her favorite pastime. Good luck to you, Betty, in your career as a hairdresser. GEORGE ALLEN DACEY B ig Ambition-To be a State Policeman F avorite Expression-Knock it off! A version-Wise freshmen HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class President 151, Mercury Reporter 13, 4, 51, Senior Play Business Staff 151, Junior Jamboree 11, 3, 51, Glee Club 12, 31, All-State Band 121, Football 111, Varsity 12, 3, 41, Basketball 111, Var- sity 141, Track 13, 41, Cheerleader 111, Student Council Representative 151, Senior Play 151, Senior Gift Committee 151, Graduation'Usher 131, Librarian 151, Senior Supper Host and Speaker 151, Ivy Day Speaker 141. Dace,' may be happy to be graduating, but we're sure heill miss all his extracurricular activities, if not Doc Comi's history. Besides having his linger in about every B. F. A. pie, Bud always had time to lead a root band, referee a game, or just to chat with his many friends. JAMES CLARKE DAVIS, JUNIOR B ig Ambition-To own a Rolls Royce F avorite Expression-Hal A version-Gossipy girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Feature Writer 141, Junior Jam- boree 12, 41, Glee Club 111, Senior Play 141, Assembly Program 181, Boys' State 131, D. A. R. Medal 141, Tennis 131, Senior Dance Committee 141, Freshman Reception Committee 121, Football 111, Leadership Training Course 141, Ski Club President 141, Home Room Officer 141, Junior Prom Committee 131, Radio Club 141, Graduation Speaker 141. It's easy to prove what an all-round guy Jim is. He can ski swiftly around the sharpest curves and can also drive the same route in the same manner. He can convincingly act like a villain, but needs no coaching to act like a friend. Jim can be counted on to laught at any ioke and also to be right there When a feller needs a friendf, HOWARD RANDALL DEMING B ig Ambition-To own a Cadillac convertible F avorite Expression-None A version-Women drivers HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play 141, Junior Jamboree 141, Glee Club 11, 2, 3, 41, All-State Chorus 11, 41, Football 111, Varsity 141, Basket- ball 11, 21, B'oys' State 131, Class Vice President 111, Class President 131, Junior Jamboree Committee 131, Ski Club 141, Radio Club 141, Coote Field Student Trustee 141, Ticket Seller 131, Tennis 13, 41, Junior Prom Committee 131, Leadership Training Course 141, Graduation Speaker 141. Ranny plans to become a doctor, and with his politeness and convinc- ing line 1ask the girls1 he certainly has chosen his life work well. Among other good qualities, he is very capable in his scholastic work, as shown by his being the first Vermonter in several years to win a trip to Boston as a Westinghouse award. JACKIE ANN FORTIN B ig Ambition-To buy out Wrigley Company F avorite Pastime--Chewing gum A Vversion--Studying HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Bookkeeping Certificates C25 OCA Speed Certificates, 60 words, 80 words C455 Typing Certiiicate C355 Graduation Es- court Senior Play Prompter C455 Grinds Committee C455 Mercury Typist C455 Clee Club C15 2, 3, 455 Librarian C35. Those who know jackie readily agree that she's loads of fun. And what musical ability she has! And another characteristic? Youyve guesssed itl Enioyment in chewing gum Cso she says5. Have you Wanted to find her here at B. F. A.? Hint: why not look in room 26, kids? JEAN CILMORE B ig Ambition-T o bc a famous writer F avorite Expression-Jeepers A version-Skunks HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Offieer'C2, 355 Senior Play C455 Junior Jamboree Cl, 455 One Act Play Contest Prompter C155 Glee Club CI, 2, 3, 455 Double Quartet C355 Double Trio C455 Basketball CI, 25, Varsity C35 455 Stu- dent Council Treasurer C355 Student Council President C455 Student Council Representative C155 Home Room Officer CI, 3, 455 Senior Supper Decoration Committee C455 Girls, State C355 Assembly Program C35 455 Junior Red Cross Representative C355 Delegate to U. N. Conference in New York C455 junior Prom Committee C355 Coote Field Fund Committee C155 Freshman Recep- tion Committee C255 Graduation Speaker just look at all of Jean's honors! It will tell you all about her high school years. FLORENCE YVONNE GINCRAS B ig Ambition-To be a typist F avoritc Expression-Holy Cowl A version-Trouble makers HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort C355 Senior Play Usher C455 Homemaking Style Show C15 2, 3, 455 Bookkeeping Certificate C355 60 Word Typing Certificate and Pin C455 Shorthand Certificate C355 Red Cross Home Nursing Certificate C35. Here is a young lady who has fun wherever she goes. And where has she gone? Well, her chief pleasure has been in dancing and basketball games. Her ready smile reveals ber friendliness. Thereis no doubt in the minds of her friends that Flossie is sure to have a happy and successful life. ANNE CREENOUCH B ig Ambition-To be a nurse F avoritc Pastime-Letter writing A version-Procrastinators HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Home Room Oiiicer Cl, 255 Assembly Pro- gram C355 Typing Certificates C3, 455 Spring Concert Usher C355 junior Jam- boree Cast C255 Senior Play Usher C455 Glee Club CI, 2, 3, 455 Ilomemaking Fashion Show 4. If you see a sparkling blonde deb from Sheldon Springs, you will know thatis our Anne. She stays in St. Albans during the Winter and spends most of her time wriitug to a certain sailor. Your pleasing personality has made a hit with all of us, Amie. The best of luck! I3.l .A. Mercury 35 36 B.F.A. Mercury THOMAS GREENWOOD III B ig Ambition-To be a success F avorite Expression-Howdy, Bubl . A version-Stuck up girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Home Room Officer 111, Mercury News Rc- porter 13, 41, Football 11, 21, Basketball 11, 2, 31, Varsity 141, Co-captain of Basketball 141, Baseball 11, 21. , Politeness is to do or say The kindest thing in the kindest way.', Tall, blond Tommy is just about the most polite and the most friendly fellow in the Class of 1950. Having excelled on both the basketball court and in the classroom, Tommy without question will continue to have the zesbanld determination to reach his goal of success, but soon, by carrying on at . . M. ANNETTE GREGOIRE B ig Ambition-To marry a cultured farmer. F avorite Exprcssion-Geez-Louise! A version-Cod liver oil HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury, Feature Writer 131, Feature Editor 141, Co-chairman Crinds Committee 141, Senior Play 141, Assembly Program 13, 41, junior'Iamboree 11, 21, Glee Club 11, 2, 3, 41, Art Club 141, Ivy Day Escort 31, Christmas Play 131, Girls' State 131, junior, Senior, Superior Book- keeping Certificates 121, Jamboree Ticket Seller 131, Basketball Ticket Seller 131, Chairman Senior Class Dance 141, Basketball 131, Student Council Treasurer 141, Class Prophecy Co-Writer 141. EnthLisiam is the breath of genius Little joe, ready for work and ready for play, always happy, good- natured and gayf' is a grand helper, a delightful companion, and faithful friend. Her scholastic ability hits the top and her extracurricular activities are right close by-look at her honors! ANN GRIFFIN B ig Ambition-To be a teacher F avorite Expression- You know, whozzy ' A version-Cocoanut HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 131, Mercury Typist 131, Feature Writer 141, Co-chairman Grinds Committee 141, Senior Play 141, Glee Club 11, 2, 41, Graduation Escort 131, Basketball Manager 12, 31, Home Room Officer 12, 41, Class Prophecy, Class Night 141, Leadership Training Course 141. Really super-that's our Ann. Name about any desirable quality and you can bet that Ann has it, plus many more. Chief of these good charac. teristics are her spirit of cooperation, her de endability, her trustworthiness and sincerity, Any one who knows Ann wi1l3never forget her. Weyre proud to have her a member of our class. JEAN GROVER B ig Ambition-To amount to something F avorite Expression-Boo Boo! A version-Liars HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: All-State Band 121, Cheerleader 11, 2, 3, 41, Co-captain 141, Home Room Officer 121, School Band 11, 21, Homemaking Style Show 11, 41, junior, Senior Superior Bookkeeping Certificates 121, Typ- ing Certificates 13, 41. The saying Good things come in small packages could well be ap- plied to Jean. Though she says that her favorite pastime and business has been trying to grow she has always found time to lead cheers for our teams at all the games. Her friendly, vivacious manner has made many a friend for her at B. F. A. B. F. A. M 0 1' c fu 1' y 37 YVONNE CUERTIN B ig Ambition-To get a 'ob F avorite Expression-Coclfryl ' A version-U. S. History IIONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort C35, Home Nursing Cer- tificate Junior Red Cross C45, Senior Play Usher C45, Junior -Iamborce C45, Fashion Show Committee C45, Homcmaking Fashion Show CI, 2, 3, 45, Teen-Age Minstrels C25. VVhercver you hear a giggle, thereis Yvonne. You can always be sure of a good time when she is around, as her many friends can tell you. School, dancing, and listening to the radio have taken up most of her time. Add all these things up and youill get one swell girl. Good luck to you always, Vonnic. MARIORIE LOUISE IIAM M B ig Ambition-To design own home I ayorite Expression-VVhy? A version-Being unhappy HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play C45, Junior Jamboree CI, 45, Clee Club CI, 2, 3, 45, All-State Chorus C3, 45, School Band CS, 45, Assembly Piano Player CI, 2, 3, 45, Graduation Escort C35, Basketball CI5, Varsity- C2, 3, 45, Executive Council CI5, Home Room Officer CI, 2, 45, Senior Supper Committee C45, Assembly Program C3, 45, Art Club Officer C45, Tennis C3, 45, Ski Club C45, Coote Field Fund Connnittee CI5, Freshman Reception Committee Thereis a girl you have seldom seen in the halls unescorted. Itys Marge, whose captivating personality and wide variety of interests will make her a success at whatever she attempts. IACQUELINE HANCE R ig Ambition-To be a dancing teacher F avorite Expression-No kidding A ycrsion4U. S. History IIONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Buckley II. S.: Glee Club CI5, Torch Nite CI5, B. I . A.: Homemaking Fashion Show CQ., 45, Junior Jamboree Usher C35, Senior Play Usher C45, Senior Party Committee C45, Graduation Escort C35, Freshman Reception Committee C25, Typing Certificate C35, Home Nur- sing Ccrtilicate C35, Fashion Show Committee C45, B. F. A. Drum Maiorettc C25. jackie came to B. F. A. from Hartford, Connecticut, in her sophomore year. Since then she has given us many hours of tap dancing and baton twirling. With her ability, friendly manner, and determination, we're all sure that shc'll be a grand success as a dancing teacher. ARTI IUR IIAVVKINS B ig Ambition-To lly F ayorite Expression-lloly catsl A version-Dizzy women HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Treasurer C45, Assembly Program Senior, Superior Bookkeeping Certificates C25, Typing CertiHcatc C3, 45, In- ternational Bookkeeping Contest C35, Superior Certificate, International C35, Senior Play Ticket Seller C45, Movie Projector Operator C25, Junior, Bookkeeping Contest C45, Art is one of the quietest members of our class, but he's always busy working iust the same. He really proves the old saying that still waters run deep. llis many interests include photography, aviation, and fresh- men Cone, that is!5 B.F.A, Mercury A RICHARD LESTER HUNT B ig Ambition-To be married Favorite Expression-Who, me? A version--Teachers HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play Business Manager C455 Glee Club CI, 255 Baseball CI, 3, 455 Basketball CI, 255 Football Cl, 2, 3, 455 Cheerleader C355 Student Council Representative C455 Senior Supper Committee C455 As- sembly Program C35 455 Senior Gift Committee C45. Good-natured Dick never seems to let anything excite or bother him. Perhaps his swell sense of humor and his sharp wit have something to do with it. Dick never gives up a task once he starts it, but always sees it through to the Hnish. VVith these sterling qualities, his road to success should be smooth. ROY HURLBUT B ig Ambition-T o retire at age 21 F avorite Expression-I haven't been well lately A version-Redhcadsllll HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Treasurer C455 Mercury Solicitor C35, Business Manager C455 Assembly Program C3, 455 Senior Play C455 Jamboree Prompter C355 Home Room President C455 Senior Gift Committee C455 junior, Senior, Superior Bookkeeping Certificates C255 34 Word Typing Certificate C355 Gregg Shorthand Certificate C355 60, 80 word Gregg Shorthand Certifi- cates C455 Shorthand Complete Theory. Certificate The Wit of the Senior Class, Lone star of Stenography II, A fellow thatis out for fun, . Thatis Roy-better pals arc few. That Roy will be successful in his work can be easily predicted when one takes a look at his many commercial honors. SHIRLEY KALAHAN ' B ig Ambition-To be an airline stewardess F avorite Pastime-Eating and dancing A version-Loud people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Sports Editor C35 455 Glee Club Cl, 255 Student Council Representative C355 Senior Supper Committee C455 Grinds Committee C455 Home Room Officer C255 Class Night Planning Committee C455 Typing Certificate C355 Bookkeeping junior, Senior, Superior Certificates C255 International Bookkeeping Contest Certificate, Superior Rating C45. Pretty auburn hair and a smile that will always be in style describes Shirley. But that's not all. Sheis always ready for a Let's gon, and with her pep and humor a good time is assured for both her and her satellites. HELEN ANNA LAPIERRE B ig Ambition-To be an airline hostess A F avorite Pastime-Dancing A lias--Frenchie HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Bookkeeping Certificates C25 355 Typing Certificates C35 455 Librarian C355 Fashion Show Committee C455 Senior Gift Committee C455 Homemaking Fashion Show CI, 22, 45. Not so much has been heard from Frenchie but those who have be- come well acquainted with this quiet and reserved B. F. Afer know and ad- mire her sense of humor and her ready, attractive smile. She may be small but she has an abundance of vitality. B. F. A. Mercury 39 LEONARD LEDOUX B ig Ambition4To be a success F avorite Pastime--Hunting and fishing A version-Bulls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play Business Staff 141: junior Iam- boree 11, 21: 7-Teen Club President 13, 41: Basketball 11, 2, 31: Home Room Red Cross Representative 141. Len is the fellow youive seen dashing into English IV class iust one minute before the last bell. Although he always has a big smile and a Hin for everyone, he iust won't give the girls a break. Len has kept him- self bnsy coaching basketball for the CYO and being president of the 7- Teenersv. RUTH LEM NAH B ig Ambition-To be happy F avorite Expression-Sacreblue A version-Being late HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Typist 141: Art Club 141: Senior Play Ticket Seller 141: Librarian 13, 41: Typing Certificates 13, 41: Fashion Show Committee 141: Homemaking Fashion Show 11, 41. Ruth is a likeable, peppy lass who hails from Fairfield. There is never a dull moment when Ruth is around. She says that her favorite pastimes are reading and hiking and itis been reported that she enioys skiing too. LORRAINE MAYHEXV B ig Ambition-To earn big money F avorite Pastime--Riding and Movies A version-Spiders HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Enoshurg Falls High School: Glee Club 111: Freshman Reception Committee 121: B. F. A.: Typing Certificates 13, 41: Librarian 141: OGA 60 Word Certificate 141. All that,s great and good is done iust by patient tryingn. Lorraine is a serious yet congenial girl who after two years at Enos- burg Falls came to B. F. A. and ioined the mighty Class of 1950 here. The many friends she has made here are all sure that she will make an excellent X-ray teclmician. CLAIRE ELISE MAYNARD B ig Ambition-To go somewhere F avorite Expression-Huh! A version-Onions HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 111: Glee Club 11, 21: Home Room Officer 121: Junior, Senior, Superior Bookkeeping Certificates 121: Typing Certificate 131: Student Council Representative 121: Fashion Show 111: Graduation Escort 131: Basketball 111: Varsity 12, 3, 41: Basketball Cap- tain 141: All-State Guard 13, 41: junior Red Cross Representative 141: Senior Play Usher 141: Senior Supper Committee 141: Class Gift Committee 141: 60 VVord Shorthand Certificate 141: Senior Play Committee 141: Assistant Manager Senior Play 141: junior Prom Committee 131. Red has demonstrated her pep and energy -and school spirit not only on the basketball floor but in the great variety of her many other activities. Sheis a grand gal to know! B.F.Al Merbury MARY LOUISE McCAULLEY B ig Ambition-To be a nurse F avorite Expression-Oh! Great! A version-Conceited people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Olney H. S.: Home Room Secretary C155 Paladium Representative C155 Red Cross Certificate C155 junior Basketball CI55 Field Hockey C155 B. F. A.: Glee Club C2, 455 Home Room Officer C255 Bookkeeping Certificates C255 OGA Award C355 Gregg Membership C355 Typ- ing Certiicates C3, 455 Assembly Program CS, 455 Basketball Tournament C2, 3, 455 Graduation Escort C355 Jamboree Prompter C355 Senior Play Usher C455 Radio Program C355 Mercury Solicitor C45 Grinds Committee C45. Good humor is goodness and wisdom combinedn. Louief', our talkative and lively lass, came to B. F. A. in her sopho- more year from Philadelphia. Her favorite subiect has been English-in Room 26, that isl' BARBARA MCSWEENY B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Expression-Ain't that awful! A lias-Mickey HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club CI, 2, 355 Graduation Escort C355 Typing CertiHcate C355 Home Nursing Certificate C155 Writing Certificate C155 Senior Supper Committee C455 I-Iomemaking Fashion Show C25. Barbie is a pretty member of the senior class who ioined the group at B. F. A. when she came from Hartford, Connecticut, in her sophomore year. We're glad she did, for her wonderful personality has made many friends for her here who are also glad that she liked us well enough to stay. And is Red her favorite color? SHIRLEY MAE MESSIER B ig Ambition-To be happy F avorite Expression-Oh Phooey! A version-Teachers HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Typist C455 Bookkeeping junior Certificate C255 Ivy Day Escort C355 Senior Gift Committee C455 Senior Play Poster Committee C455 Style Show C455 Librarian C45. Freckles', came to us from Sheldon Springs. Her outside interests in- clude horseback riding, swimming, and practically all the sports. Shirley, with her fun and laughter, has made many friends during her stay at BFA Happy landing, Shirley! DONALD B. MEARS B ig Ambition-To earn a living F avorite Expression-Big ioke A version-Swanton HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club CI, 2, Ski Club Don is one senior that needs no introduction. VVho isn't acquainted with this easy-going chap? He is always in the midst of any uproar, whether in class, in the corridors, or-drivng a ear. Don's wit and original sense of humor will certainly be long remembered hy the Class of 1950. B.F.A. Mcrcur RONALD CHASE MURPHY B ig Ambition-To teach history as well as Comi does F avorite Expression-Any half-dozen current ones A version-Communists HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-President C415 Mercury Sports Editor C415 Gift Committee C415 Grinds Committee C415 Senior Play C415 As- sembly Program C3, 415 Glee Club CI, 2, 315 Football CI, 2, 31, Varsity C415 junior Jamboree C2, 415 Basketball CI, 2, 315 Baseball CI, 2, 3, 415 Senior Sup- per Entertainment Committee C415 Cheerleader C35 415 Home Room Officer 2235 Christmas Play C415 Leadership Training Course C415 Graduation Usher 3 . Lights! Curtain! Music! and then-Ronald Chase Murphy, or rather Bones,', enters! He's our A-1 actor. And if he continues to be as success- ful in life as he has been at B. F. A., he'll gain no less than an Oscar. A football uniform, a derby, a cane, a mustache plus freckles, and look what you've got! Itis Bones. MARGARET NEWTON B ig Ambition-To marry a baseball player F avorite Expression-Oh, heck! A version-Mustaehes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Vocational Editor C31, Editorial Writer C415 Glee Club CI, 2, 3, 415 Double Quartet Double Trio C415 Graduation Escort C315 Basketball C315 Varsity C415 Ivy Day Escort C315 Home Room Officer C215 junior Red Cross Council C415 Class History, Class Night C41 Margaret's friendliness and pep combined with her brains make her a swell person to know. She has reason to be proud-sheis the last of ten brothers and sisters to graduate from B. F. A. and sheis the fifth one to be receiving highest honors in the class. ' BETTY IRENE OVITT Ii ig Ambition-To own a 1950 Packard F avorite Expression-Oh! my aching back! A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Librarian C2, 415 Bookkeeping Certificate C215 Homemaking Fashion Show C41. Betty. one of our senior-redheads, is somewhat on the silent side when in a crowd5 yet beneath her quiet exterior she has an abundance of fun and friendliness. Say, Betty, let the rest of us know when you find that '50 Fackard. VVe could all have a slam gorgeous world-wide tour! Now donit orget. ' MARILYN ELIZABETH OVITT 'T ig Ambition--To rlay in a basketball game more than two minutes. F avorite Pastime-Playing basketball A version-Shorthand HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball Cl,21, Varsity C3,415 Graduation Escort C315 Senior Play Ticket Taker C415 Librarian C215 Bookkeeping Cer- tificate C215 Typing Certificate C315 OCA Certificate C415 60 Word Speed Certificate C41. Little Ovitti' is little but she has lots of energy when it comes to play- ing basketball. She'd like to use that pep and energy in fulfilling her big ambition at this particular stage in her life! Shc-'s now looking for an ol!-ice fob that cloesnlt require shorthantl. Sounds wonderful, so good luck, Little Ovittu. H 41 B.F.A. Mercury MAURICE PATENAUDE B ig Ambition-To be a success F avorite Expression-Not printable A yersion4-Rats and snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Football 121, Varsity 13,41, Basketball 11,21, Baseball 11, 2, 3, 41, Varsity 12, 3, 41, Co-Captain ot Football 141. Another touchdown! Who made it? Why, Skippy, of course. And he not only made touchdowns but made baskets, runs across the home plate on the diamond, too. He may not be 6' 4 but he has what it takes to get there. Itis easy to see by his host of friends that Skippy is the kind of sportsman that everyone likes. . JOHN PHILLIPS B ig Ambition-To be an accountant F avoritc Expression-None 1So he saysl1 A version-Lazy people IIONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play Stage Manager 141, Fresluuan Reception Committee 121, Clee Club 111, Typing Certificates 13, 41, Book- keeping CertiHeates, junior, Senior, Superior 121, International Contest CertiHcates 13, 41. A cheerful smile and the telling of a good iokc always seem to accom- pany john. Although known to lead a double life, there is nothing shady or mysterious about him. John has kept busy working after school at the Crain Company all his four school years, and also earning high marks while here at B. F. A. His grand combination of energy and sense of humor will help him on his way to success in life. IANICE FAY PUDVAR B ig Ambition-To be happy F ayorite Pastime-Chewing gum A version-Room 21 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Business Staff 13, 41, Graduation Escort 131, Jamboree Ticket Taker 131, Tennis Librarian 131, 60 Word Shorthand Speed Certificate 141, Typing Certificate 131, Homeniaking Fashion Show 11, 21, Crinds Committee 141. Jan is five foot two, eyes are blue, and always ready to go to town. Her eheerfulness has liyenetl up many a classroom-especially study .hall the first period in the afternoon. VVe're sure, Ian, that with your smile and good nature youlre bound to be happy. BETTY REED B ig Ambition-To be a practical nurse F ayorite Expression-Oh, shut upl A version--Bossy people IIONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort 131, Ivv Day Usher 131, Junior Jamboree Usher Librarian 141, Senior Play Usher 141, Fashion Show Committee 141, junior Bookkeeping Certificate 121, Typing Certificate 131, Home Nursing Certificate 131, Homemaking Fashion Show 11, 2, 41, Mercury Typist, Teen-Age Minstrels 121. Gidap Racketeerln and Betty is off, enioying her favorite pastime. She has been riding for twelve years and belongs to the Rough Ridersu. Her skill extends not only to horseback riding, however, but also to making and keeping friends, Smooth riding in your nursing career, Betty. B.F.A. Mercu ANITA RICHARD B ig Ambition-To work for the government F avorite Expression-Jumping Christmas! A version-Poor sports and crabbv people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: St. Mary's-Choir fllg Glee Club ill, Basketball KID, Orchestra fllg Organist CD, Recitals QD, B. F. A.-Junior Jamboree QD, Assembly Program C213 Glee Club 12, 32, Basketball C2Jg Typing Certificates QS, 4D, Assembly Pianist C4Dg Christmas Play KSU, Short- hand Certificates MJ, Librarian GJ, Jamboree Usher A good mixture of fun and friendliness best describes RickyH. Since coming to join us in her sophomore ear, she has ably demonstrated her musical and dramatical ability. Shoulld we add that she has also demon- strated her talking ability? WILLIAM RICHARD B ig Ambition-To bc an electrical engineer 1 avorite Expression- Oh boy! A version-Rich people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Clee Club fl, 2, 3, 43, Junior Jamboree Home Room Oflicer QQD, Typing Award Basketball CIP, Baseball, Varsity Cl, 2, 3, 4D. Bill was one of the not-too-tall seniors weive seen trudging through the corridors in a bright colored jacket and having a good time. How he ever picks up those grounders down by third base and how he covers so much territory anyway is a miracle. But he does it, and, all kidding aside, Bill has been a mainstav of B. F. A.'s baseball team for four years. Re- member that good things come in small packages. GUY ST. AMAND B ig Ambition-To build a modern house F avorite Expression-Really! A version-Peas HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: C-lee Club QI, 2, 3, 4D,Assembly Program C25- Silcnce is golden Rather reserved in his manner, this senior lad has a number of excel- lent good qualities which his close friends appreciate well. His grand sense of humor, his dependability, and his ability to get along well with fellow workers are among these assests. Add up all these and you'll get one swell fellow. In reference to his big ambition-you have heard him singing Weill Build A Bungalowf, CHARLES HARRY SARGENT B ig Ambition-A good iob F avorite Pastime-Hunting and fishing A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball ill, Baseball 12, 3, 4Jg Typing Certificate Q3l. Always ready for a good time with his pals, silent Junior iust dreads time for study. Charles enioys playing baseball and shows plenty of zing and pep on the diamond, but he seems a bit on the bashful side in some places. How about it, Junior? Timeis a-wasting! ry A 43 44 B.F.A. Mercuw' fl l STEWART GLEN SARTWELI. B ig Ambition-To marry a rich woman F avorite Expression-Holy cowl A version-Onions HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Future Farmers of America. President 141, Vice-President 131, Reporter 121, Glcc Club 11, 21, Basketball 121g Assembly Program 14D, Second Prizkll State Poultry judging Contest - 1948, First Team Member - 1949. . A. - A Heavy-set, 5' 7 Szrtlleaves B. F. A. with one outstanding remem- brance-his association'llfvitliqtliat 230 pound, 6' 2 ianitor. Stewart has been a reliable and effective 'player on the F. F. A. basketball team and in his other leisure time he plays cards and keeps a close watch on the base- ball world. LORETTA WINIFRED SEARS B ig Ambition-To be a nurse F avorite Pastime-Horseback riding A version-Fast drivers HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: junior jambore 1123 junior Jamboree Tic- ket Taker 131, Typing Certificate 131, Fashion Show Committee 1414 Home- making Fashion Show 14D. b Probably you all know who Loretta is, but if by chance you don't, you just don't know what you,re missing. She's fullrof vim, vigor, and determ- inationl' 'As all her friends know, she is crazy about horses-especially her own riding horse which has taken her overf'a good bit of the countryside. 1 Whenasked her favorite subiect at B. F .' A., she answered Driver Train- ing. Wonder why! EUGENE 1. SEGUIN, JP.. B ig Ambition-To be a success in life F avorite Pastime--Dancing and Movies A version-People with no sense of humor HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: C166 Club 12, 3, 49, All-State Band 11, 25, All-State Chorus 13, 415 Basketball, Varsity 11, 2, 31, Boys' State 1315 Base- ball, Varsity 11, 2, 31. Zeke is surely a iack of all trades with sports, music, and girls taking the lead in his list of many interests both in school and outside. He has been a coach of the junior high boys, was.an A-1 pitcher on B. F. A.'s baseball team, and a good student. Zeke Cfirfalinly is an all-round good fellow and a faithful friend. . '- RONALIQZAELEN SHEPARD B ig Ambition-To find a iob F avorite Pastime-Hunting A A version-Lazy people ' HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Football 131, Varsity 141, Basketball 11, 2, 31g Senior Play Ticket Taker 14D. Shrimp is the last, but not least, of the Shepards, for a While. He has been preceeded by two brothers! and Shep has sort of followed in their footsteps when it comes to playing football. ,But the football season doesn't last all of the year and Shep has spent much time roaming the woods with his good old 12 guage so one might guess that he is indeed a coureur de bois. .F.A. Mercury MERTON M. SILK B ig Ambition-To learn to ski F avorite Pastime-Getting to Morrisville A version-Dirt roads HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Intramural Basketball C4J. After having seen this classmate of 1950 playing basketball, one realizes what a shame it was that Merton was too busy working after school to find time to represent dear old B. F. A. on the court. He is one of the more reserved members of the class who was often seen with his three special pals patrolling the halls before the last bell rang. We suspect his motive to have been more than exercise. Now we,ll be able to hear Mert as well as to sec him, for he recently acquired a motorcycle. RICHARD SMITH B ig Ambition-To get rich F avorite Pastime-Little fishes! A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Football CID, Varsity C2, 3, 41g Basketball CI, ZD, Varsity C3, 41, Baseball CI, 22. There is a time of speaking, and a time of being stillf' Sports-minded Smitty is our easy-going player and good fellow. He says that he is going to make his fortune up in Alaska or down in Florida. What do you think heis planning to for-ice cubes or oranges? Smitty never has very much to say, but when you see a tall, quiet, blond young fellow coming toward you with a nice smile iust say Hello, Smittyv. DAVVN PAULINE STROUT B ig Ambition-To drive to California F avoriet Pastime-Reading A version-Bugs HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Typist C4Jg Crinds Committee C425 Glee Club CD5 Basketball Assistant Manager CZP, Manager CSD, Jamboree Ticket Taker CSD, Librarian C2Dg Tennis CS, 454 Typing Certificate C3, 4Dg Ski Club C4Jg Homemaking Fashion Show CD, 60 Word Speed Certificate C42 There's nothing so kindly as kindness, And nothing so royal as truthf, To whom could these lines apply more aptly than to Dawn? And who is the girl who is always inventing unusual nicknames for everyone, except herself? Why, Dawn, of course. She certainly always seems to be enioy- ing life and making it most interesting for others. If help is needed, iust wish and the Dawn will rise. MITCHELL STURCEON B ig Ambition-To get a iob F avorite Expression-Sugar A version-Having nothing to do HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Solictor CLD, Assembly Program C325 Senior Play Business Manager C4D, Ticket Seller CS, 4lg Home Room Officer C4J, Bookkeeping Junior, Senior, Superior Certificates C215 OBE Award CSD, International Bookkeeping Certificates CSTQ Superior Interna- tional Bookkeeping Certificate C419 37 Word Typing Certificate CSL Junior Shorthand Certificate C3lg Clee Club Clbg F. F. A. Secretary C4Jg F. F. A. Basketball C4Jg 45 VVord Typing Certificate C4j. Q Active Mike has traveled 12,960 miles to attend B. F. A. these four years. That distance can almost be doubled, for there were but few games or school affairs that he missed. llis wide range of interests and activities and his efficiency all indicate a successful fntnre. B.F.A. Mercury MIRIAM SU NDERLAND B ig Ambition-To go through college F avorite PastimefHorseback riding A version- Horsetacev Cnicknamel HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball Cl, 2, SD, C-lee Club Cl, :Zig jam- boree Prompter CD, Assembly Program CID, Tennis C3, 4D, Grinds Committee C4l, Class Day Usher C215 Librarian C2, 3, 4Jg Graduation Escort CSD. Mimi is a gay lass of B. F. A. who is always full of fun and pep and a willingness to lend a helping hand to a friend in need. She has had a variety ot outside activities, among which is her valuable church work. With her friendliness and sincerity, Mimi is well on the road to success. RAYMOND CHADWICK SWEENY B ig Ambition-To own a farm F avorite Expression-Not fit to print A version-Girls Casking for a ridel HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Future Farmers of America Cl, 2, 3, 42. A youth there was, of quiet wayf' Look at Ray's aversion! Now tell me-who whistles first?? Having been such a loyal and interested member of the F. F. A., Ray will certainly make his dream of owning a farm come true, and we'll hear of him later as a genuine country gentlemen. He is tall, blond, rather quiet, has ability and ambition, and these qualities plus his good Ioen character will carry him far along the lucky road. VERNA TATRO B ig Ambition-To go to heaven F avorite Expression- P A version-Silly people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Homemaking Fashion Show Cl, 2, 4lg Graduation Escort CSD, Home Nursing Certificate CSD: C-lee Club CD. Beneath Vernais dinilied, quiet, yet friendly manner may be discovered a keen sense of humor, loyalty, and a real sense of responsibility. Just talk to any of her many friends and theylll tell you how nice she is to have around. SHIRLEY THOMAS B ig Ambition-To be a nurse W F avorite Pastime-Planning a happy future A version-Catty girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Crinds Committee C4l, Typing Certificates CS, 4D, Librarian C3, 4l. Buckshot came to B. F. A. to ioin the Class of '50 in her Junior year from Bristol, Connecticut. We all admire her courage in coming back to school after working for five years. And since she has been here her name has appeared ou the honor roll quite regularly. Shirley has a wonderful sense of humor, persistence, and a personality that everyone likes, so she's sure to succeed in her chosen nursing career. B.F.A. Mercu HUBERT ANDRE TBOMBLAY B ig Pastimc-To be happy F avorite Pastime-Baseball ' A version- Egbert,' , HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Football C3, 415 Class Secretary C215 Bas- ketball C115 Baseball C3, 415 Graduation Usher C315 Iunior Iamboree Ticket Taker C315 Freshman Reception Committee C21. The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Hubert has been a serious and successful fellow about his studies, and in addition he likes sports and is a good, sport himself. If anyone of the Class of ,50 were asked to name a real gentleman of B. F. A., he'd instantly think of Egbert',. Oh, pardon us, Hubert!! . RICHARD VIENS B ig Ambition--To be an clectrician ' F avorite Pastime-Sleeping A version-Tall girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: St. Edmond's High School: Baseball C2, 315 Class Vice-President C215 Hockey C2, 315 Glee Club C2, 315 B. F. A.: Glee Club C415 Assembly Program C41. Our classmate Dick hailed from St. Edmond's and we'vc felt that we were very fortunate that he decided to ioin our class this year. His pleas- ing personality and friendly, cheerful manner have won for him many friends at B. F. A. His main interest now, it is reported, is undoubtedly in the Junior Class. FLORA VERNAL B ig Ambition-To keep happy F avorite Pastime-Riding Cin a certain car1 A version-Conceited people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play C415 ,Mercury Business Staff C3, 415 Iunicr ,Iamboree C315 Iamboree Prompter C215 Glee Club C3, 41 All- State Chorus C415 Graduation Escort C315 Cheerleader C2, 3, 415 Assembly Program C3, 415 Homemaking Fashion Show Cl, 215 Typing Certificate C315 OCA Certifi. ate C315 60 Word Shorthand Certificate C415 'Crinds Committee C41 Flossie was one of our cheerful cheerleaders who always had a friendly 'Hi' for everyone. She's also a,songstress who can always hit the high notes. IACK SHEEHAN WOOD B ig Ambition-To do something half as well as Doc Comi F avorite Expression--Whomp! A version-Brown nosed people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class President C215 Senior Play C415 junior Jamboree C3, 415 Glee Club C415 Basketball CI, 2, 315 Baseball Cl, 21, Varsity C3, 415 Home Room Officer C115 Boys' State C315 Leadership Training Course C41 Although the namc of Wood doesn't signify that Jack is a good Irish- man, take a gander at the Sheehan in him. Jack has the likes and dislikes of any average high school guy5 hunting and fishing, basketball and baseball and even girls are among his likes, but languages do not agree with him and never have. On top of all this information about him, you'll fnd that he has a large Buick that would make anyone iust a Wm- bit envious. ry 47 l 40 B.F.A. Mercur JANE ALICE WOOD B ig Ambition-To be happy F avorite Pastime-Trying to be an angel A version-Work and worry HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class President C125 Class Treasurer C325 Junior Jamboree C125 Clee Club Cl, 2, 3, 425 Basketball, J. V. Cl, 22, Varsity C3, 425 Home Room Oilicer C225 Junior Prom Committee C325 Girls, State C325 D. A. R. Medal C425 Senior Supper' Committee C425 Assembly Skits C3, 425 Junior Red Cross Treasurer C325 Junior Jamboree Ticket Seller C325 Senior Play Ticket Seller C425 Fashion Show C42. One of the few blue-eyed blondes, Janie has been one of the mainstays of our class. Her constant loyalty and helpfulness have endeared her to many, while her cheerfulness and spirit have often provided good times for all. To us, Janie Wood spells swell pal . RICHARD YATESV B ig Ambition-To own a Cadillac' F avorite Expression--CHe hates to say2 H A 5, A version-Spaghetti U Living at a distance from B. F..A. and commuting every day, rain or shine, ice or snow, prevented Dick from participating in sports, but it certainly hasn't hindered his grand school spirit. Usually seen riding around in his green car, he was surrounded by a crowd of fellows who know what a good guy Dick is. By this same car heis usuallly managed to get to St. Albans to cheer B. F. A.'s teams to success. HELEN ANN YETT B ig Ambition-To go through college F avorite Expression-Darn it A version-Worrying HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C1, 2, 425 Graduation Escort C325 Basketball, J. V.'s Cl, 22, Varsity C3, 425 Honorable mention for Girls' All- State Team C425 Ticket Seller Senior Play C425 Fashion Show C42. The girl that was the envy of all the other girls, and of most of the boys too, was the one who drove the blue Pontiac sedan to school her senior ear. Helen could get places without driving, though, as everyon realized! when they saw her play in the guard slot on the basketball team of 1949-50 that was runner-up for the state title. She was definitely an asset on this team and would be on any team or as a member of any school. B. In A. 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