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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Vermont N if lu ,, HA. E, I QT li' '?.L2 F4f ' 3 X Hi: 7 - fl' U35 -' I' f- 755 1 Y' QR'g7' ' '- iifvw Qi ' ff' E' - f'.5,,,5'f5'g,gi ' 1 s ' GW 1. W - -ff-1' -g.T,j .guy K fm 'f BELLOW5 FREE ACADEMY Year Book 1953 2 B. F. A. Mercury B, F, A, MERCURY Entered as second-class matter Dec. 5, 1930 at the post Oflice at St. Albans, Vermont, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published eight times a year, October, November, December, January, Fe bruray, March, April and June by the students of Bellows Free Academy. Rates: 2 dollars per year 5 25 cents per copy. Yearbook, 75 cents. VOL. XXIII JUNE, 1953 NO. 8 YEARBOOK STAFF EDITOR Frank Nardine GRIN DS COMMITTEE N aucy Alexander Jeannette Bilodeau Carol Bisson Joan Bisson Pauline Duquette Lise Duval Martha Fairbanks Susan Gaines Joyce Hogan Jean McMahon Pauline Montagne Frank N ardine Patricia Ovitt Patricia Prouty Christine Rice Nancy Rich Kathleen Riley Jon Sanborn Millicent Swisler Carolyn Urquhart Josephine Webster Susan White EDITORIAL WRITER Carolyn Urquhart BUSINESS MANAGER Lise Duval ADVERTISING MANAGER Nancy Alexander CIRCULATION MANAGER Jeannette Bilodeau TREASURER Madonna Paquette ADVERTISING SOLICITORS Kathleen Riley Sandra Revoir Josephine Webster Betty Phelps Laura Abare Anne St. Denis Richard Schofield Jeannette Benoit Yolande Benson Jane English Monica Benjamin ADVISORS Miss Perrault Miss Thayer The stali wishes to express its appreciation to Mrs. Byrne and the typing classes for their assistance. CONTENTS l Dedication . Editorial . Class History Class Song . Class Will . Advice to Undergraduates . Class Prophecy Hall of Fame Page 3 4 6 9 10 12 14 19 B. F A.Mereu1'y F TGIF 'EXIF 'ETF 'EXIT TXLF 4312? 'TJIT AISI? 'TJIT 'EXIT 'T-JF 'NUT if if Wil? if DEDICA T10 N The Senior Class of 1953 prozully rlerlzkwzles lhzfs year bool: lo Angelo A. Jlassavteaeher, coach, mul friend. D'm'irLg his seven years at B. F. A. he has served well. As a teacher, he has maihiamed the reputation of his profession by ejzfciently providing instruction and knowledge. As a coach, he has created championship teams hzspirerzf with abuhrlaht good sportsmanship. As a fl'1'fCILIl, he has shown a cordial, 1'm1partial attitude toward all stzuiehls, wel'-'willzfrzg lo do more for Ihem than the required mi'nz m'am. Sb-HTKXS, Jim, JCE., Em, JZIISL Jill QUKV 1liZ1Xi'5S5l1II5T4Z1K3i2l1IZS5T2l1K?1ISF avlxrmlsaff:-1115 1 W 14 V5 Pi H Pi W il W Fi W Fi W li W 1 W if F5 H Fi We Fi W Pi W 14 W ? 14 H A H JT B. P1 A. Mercury qfzafifu e I There is nothing more appreciated than genuine gratitude, nor are there many things more difficult to express. It may be this latter fact that has caused America, and indeed the whole world, much of its trouble. Having established this fact, let us consider our faults. Our gratitude is too often a perfunctory thing. Brought up in safety and sufficiency, if not in plenty, we accept too much for granted. The Bill of Rights is hardly ever appreciated except by history teachers and those seeking the shelter of the Fifth Amendment. Our churches are many times only the place to display milady's new bonnet or a handsome window donated by a wealthy member. Homes are a sort of refueling station for the local gilded youth g schools, a place to play basketball and bait the teacher. Not until hard years come do we appreciate prosperity. The true value of the present is seen when it is the past. We gallop gaily through life and our thanks for it are meager. Many times we are insincere when we express appreciation. Nothing is easier to stop than insincere expressions of gratitude, even when masked by an actor of consummate skill. Graceful hypocrisy might just as well carry a red flag and flashing neon lights, everyone can recognize it. Furthermore, it hurts the feelings of the person to whom you are talking. Genuine gratitude brings a glow to the heart of any recipient. This is es- pecially true of those whom we see almost every day! Parents, teachers, and friends all try to help us and most of us have no idea how much a sincere thank you , which takes so little time, can brighten the gloomiest of days. To whom should we as graduates be particularly grateful? Perhaps first we should think of our early American forbears, who believed that everyone should have the right to a free education. The Puritans in particular felt that every person should be able to read the Scriptures: consequently, they set up the first tax-supported schools in America. To them and to such persons as Horace Mann, we owe a debt of gratitude. They gave us a Cl13.IlC0 for an education and the liberty to enjoy it. Next we should remember our fathers and our mothers for the help and en- couragement which they have given us. Many times their judgment and under- standing have surpassed ours. We should respect their wisdom, for it comes of experience. It is they who pay the taxes which provide our education. Our teachers deserve gratitude for the patience which they have so often shown in riding herd on a bunch of flighty students incidental to giving us a little knowledge and culture. And lastly, we are grateful to a Divine Teacher, the greatest Educator of all. Too ma11y people refuse to recognize the fact that existence is 11ot chotic, that for every rule and law of nature there must be a Creator and a Law above all. He alone can teach the most difficult lessons of life. Call Him what you will, he is your Instructor, whose justice is tempered with mercy. B. F. A. Mercury lst. row: l.-1'. Sue White. llillio Swislor. 2nd.row:l.-1'..lm1 Sil,I1l70l'll. lfrmik N?LI'CllIl0. Nunn-y Catlin. 'l'lmnms Pierce, Carolyn lTl'llLll1LLl't. Denis llv Nluntiguy, l'i1l llziilvy. CQ iris cmd Boys State in 6 B. F. A. Mercury cl,Qc'3vllvi'.'5iC.'NluvQ'.'5iG'?v1ivi'5i'G'Nuvi'3ll'G'Ni1vt'D1i'C'N1M'Dii'G'9vliviC5i'G'?vu1vi'3ii'G'ivlnvi'5l'G'NiM'5i'G'Ni Glass History Sue Gaines and Millie Swzfsler KwliwrwllwrwilwrwllwrwlIseereaalfhwreeellbwreaaffwiwliwiwllwiwilwil One sunny day last May when we were inves- tigating the lost and found department in Room 27 in search of a pair of red mittens, we came upon a dilapidated five year Diary dating back to nineteen hundred - 49. There was no name but obviously it belonged to some member of the class of 1953. The first pages were written most carefully expressing our good intentions on regis- tration day. The first comment written on September 1, 1949, ably expressed the feelings we shared on that day. It read. How will I live through four years of this? On September 2, the fresh- man class made their first mistake. Some senior made profit selling us seats in assembly. Turning to a page in October we found that we had successfully held our first elections: Eddie Bailey led our class as president, Tommy Hall assisted him as vice-president, Carol Bisson was secretary and Sue Gaines held the ofhce of treas- urer. November 4 - Now we are officially members of Bellows Free Academy. We were the guests of the sophomores at our Freshman Reception. The highlight of the evening occurred when Gerald Coon drank a pint of lemon juice from a baby bottle. On December 21 the diary tells us that with the excellent prompting and stage managing of Nancy Catlin, Jean McMahon and Carolyn Ur- quhart, Nancy Foster, as the only freshmen in the cast, stole the show in the Christmas Play. Found across the pages of January 12 to the 15 was the lone word Exams'l. On the pages of March 15 and 16 an accurate account of our first Junior Jamboree was given. Ringing in the Groom was presented by Nancy Foster, Nancy Alexander, Jimmy Hodet, Nancy Catlin, Howie Dodds, Jon Sanborn, Patty Prou- ty, Jean McMahon, and Carolyn Urquhart. Yippee! We wonl Leafing through the pages of our first year, we found several outstanding achievements by mem- bers of our class. Eddie Bailey played varsity football and basketball. Joan and Carol Bisson were members of the J. V. Cheerleading squad. Some rather interesting events occurred during the summer vacation but as much as we would like to tell you about them, they do not come under the heading of class history. Turning back to September we find that we en- tered our second year with a little more confi- dence. We elected Ronnie Toof as our president, Howie Rhodes as vice-president, Eleanor Smart as secretary, and Tommy Pierce as treasurer. This year the tables were turned. On Novem- ber 4, we had the laugh on the freshmen. We quote from the diary these words. Of course it was a lot better than last year. This year another member of our class stole the show in the Christmas play. Nancy Catlin, the acrtess, was prompted by Jon Sanborn and Nanc- cy Foster. On March 15 and 16 we were again successful in the Junior Jamboree with our presentation of The Blue Teapot . The cast included, Nancy Alexander, Jon Sanborn, Frank Nardine, and Jean McMahon. The prompters were Carolyn Urquhart and Kathleen Riley. In the back of this diary under the heading, Memorandum, we find certain privileged chai- acters. Our ahtletic ability was strengthened by the addition of Howie Rhodes to the baseball squad. Pat Finn was our cheerleader. On the Mercury Staff Frank Nardine, Nancy Foster, and Jon Sanborn gave their excellent advice to B. F. A. Mercury 7 the editor-in-chief. June l. A confession must be made at tl1is time. Today we jumped from the second story window and narrowly escaped injury. Jeannette Bilodeau escaped into the next room before she was arraigned by office personnel. Our Junior year began. We were now upper classmen. Our class officers this year were Howie Rhodes, president, Pauline Montague, vice- presidentg Jeanette Bilodeau secretary' and Billy Remillard, Treasurer. On the pages of the first few months we find that some important new jobs were filled by members of our class. Frank Nardine is editor- in-chief of Mercury, and Nancy Foster is Feature Editor. Thirteen other members of our class are assisting them in turning out a successful job. The Future Farmers of America elected Gordon Boomhower as president and Bobby Ladue as vice-president. Again this year on December 21 we read about the Christmas Play: Susan Gaines was a member of the cast and Kathleen Riley and Jon Sanborn were stage managers. V - 7 Tear drops over the pages of March I5 and lti for we lost the Junior Jamboree. The cast of H The Mayor and the Manicure included Nancy Catlin, Jon Sanborn, Howie Dodds, and Carolyn lvlflllllilft. Kathleen Riley, Jean McMahon and Varol Bisson acted as stage managers and promp- ters. This year thc pages of the diary are scattered with outstanding athletic events which includes state championships in baseball and girls basket- ball and a Northern Legaue championship in football. Eddie Bailey was named for the All- State football team and Tommy Pierce and llowic Rhodes made the second team. Shirley Aldrich received honorable mention on the All- State girls' basketball team. In the spring. at the Athletic Banquet, the girls who received their gold basketballs were: Sylvia Rand, Pat Ovitt, Sue White, Renee Vallee, Milly Swisler, Shirley Aldrich, Barbara l.aPan. Eleanor Smart, Patty Prouty, and manager Sue Gaines. This year the new boys' cheerleading squad consisted of Jon Sanborn, Gerald f'oon, John Jean and Vernard Picard. The diary relates on May ti, 7, and 8, the high- lights of three delightful days of the Vermont State Music Festival. Those chosen as members of the All-State Chorus were Katy Muzzy, Grace McGowan, and Jean McMahon. The members of our class who have attended the All-State Band during their high school years are Nancy Catlin, Carolyn Urquhart, Nancy Rich, Susan Gaines, Gerald Coon, Bernard Rivers, Carl El- wood, Vernard Picard, Kathleen Riley, and Patty Fitzgerald. A During this year our class was known far and wide by their representation at the lfnited Na- tions at New York. Renee Vallee and Katy Muzzy spent two days learning the functions of this organization. Also. Eddie Bailey was chosen to attend the Model General Assembly in Ply- mouth, New Hampshire. The diary tells us of the night of June 17, when our Junior Class made history with its Pirate Pink Promf' June 20-27. This week Sue iVhite, Nancy Catlin, Carolyn lfrquhart, Milly Swislei, Frank Nardine, Eddie Bailey, Jon Sanborn, Tommy Pierce, and Dennis deMontigny attended Girls and Boys State to learn about government pro- cedures. Our class was honored to have Frank Nardine chosen one of two delegates from Vermont to attend Boys Nation. At last! VVe now hold the highly coveted position as seniors. Dear Diary : today we elected our senior class officers. Tommy Pierce was chosen as president, Susan Gaines as vice-president, Nancy Foster as secretary, and Kathleen Riley as treas- urer. This year, members of our class are officers of the Student Council. Bobby Longway is pres- ident, Renee Vallee is secretary, and Eleanor Smart is treasurer. Nancy Alexander was chosen as president of the Allied Youth, and Dennis de Nlontigny as secretary. The thespians of our class presented our senior play entitled 'K ln a llouse Like Thisl' on Decem- ber l and 2. The cast included Nancy Foster, Nancy Catlin, Carolyn Urquhart, Susan Gaines, .lon Sanborn, lloward Dodds, Pauline lluquctte, 8 B. R A. Mercury Ted Bachmann, Frank Nardine, Joan Bisson, Arnold Perron, Jean McMahon, and Dennis de Montingy. Kathleen Riley and Claire Chevrier were prompters, and Joyce Hogan, Vera Dacey, and Wanda Martinson were stage managers. Our class went traveling again in November. This time the diary says that Jeannette Bilodeau and Nancy Alexander attended the Allied Youth Convention in Buck Hills Falls, Pennsylvania. The F. F. A. was represented at its Boston Con- vention by Bobby Ladue and Gordon Boom- hower. The diary reveals that in December Bobby Tatro was a member of the cast of the Christmas Play. Among the pages of the diary we find a copy of this year's Mercury which tells that Frank Nar- dine is once again editor-in-chief. Twenty-five other members of our class are working with him to make this the most successful year. The ten year jinx was broken this year when the judges decided that it was time for the juniors to win the Junior Jamboree. Result: we lost. The cast of our excellent but unappreciated per- formance of Mr. Vincent included Nancy Cat- lin, Jean McMahon, Ted Bachmann, Carolyn Urquhart, Howie Dodds, Joan Bisson, and Ar- nold Perron. The prompters were Kathleen Riley, Pauline Duquette, and Vera Dacey. The record of the Music Festival this year tells us that Jean McMahon, Pauline Duquette, Grace McGowan, Wanda Martinson, Jon San- born, Ted Bachmann, and Dennis deMontingy contributed their voices in the All-State Chorus. Turning to the back of the diary again we find the heading It's in the book that the following Q. n .. special awards were received. The D. A. R. Good Citizens this year were Susan Gaines, and Howard Rhodes. Dennis de Montigny also re- ceived a special chemistry award in a contest held at U. V. M. During our four years our athletic ability has grown by leaps and bounds. The 1953 edition of the football team again took the Northern League Pennant. Outstanding members of the team were Eddie Bailey, Tommy Pierce, Howie Rhodes, Tommy Hall, John Jean, Jim Hodet, Carl Benham, Moe Bouchard, Gordon Boom- hower, and Dennis de Montigny. Jon Sanborn and Dave Berry assisted the team as manager. Chosen to represent our school in the All- State Football team were Tommy Pierce, Eddie Bailey, and Howie Rhodes. Our girls basketball team completed its record straight undefeated season as Vermont State Champs. Barbara LaPan was placed on the All- State first team and Sylvia Rand and Shirley Al- drich on the second team. Outstanding on our boys varsity basketball team were: Howie Rhodes, Eddie Bailey, Tom- my Pierce, Gordon Boomhower, and Steve Ashton. The members of the defending championship baseball team were Eddie Bailey, Howie Rhodes, Jimmy Pare, and Vernard Picard. As our senior year draws to a close the pages of the diary are filled with the activities of graduation. The first four years of our diary are covered with the ex- perience of our high school career. No one yet knows what will fill the pages of the next year. We hope that the diaries of each member of our class will tell stories of success and happiness. . . l I 5 . j ' i xl- ., . B. F. A. Mercury 9 Class Song By .Yrlnvy Clllillill flIH1l'vl'flIll.' .Yarflzhw Vlilllllf Hl.0llLlUlltllll'l'y Au Uh, li. I . A., tho time has 4-omo for us to pztrtg Huy lil'cl's wholospam hojustt the Illggilil roudwziy The joys wo'yc had wcr'll hold f1tl'tlI' to our liy which we rout-li tho goals wc'yo licro begun, hearts. hYll0ll we eau livur, like music, at tho vlosiug of The work, tho fun, lmyv made our liyos still tho day l'i0h6l' OIICS Qiodls word ol' old 2Ll,CVGl1tldC, Woll Done. And tlwughts 0f'w'011 welll vlmilsll ir llw dw And though the way may make the soul grow to come. weary, Uh, staunch and truce will he thc trim-nds that wc v I 1 May hruig the vyo the shadow of :L irowu, have made, , We-'ll vlimlm tho road that leads uc 'here His We'll I16,9l' torgut, tho sports ttlratl wc have S ll glories shim-, played. In music-all, haw- sung praises to your name, Xml SW UW' Vltfllfls lltlllt UP lWl'Ul'0 llllf S1111 May glOl'j't'01l1Ct0j'0ll, our dc,-:tr old li, I . A, gon-s down. Cheerleaders l lipper 1'ow l. to r.: li. Cruivkslizink, A. llodot, F. Butler, D. liruloy, 'l'. Lapaui, I . Sweeney, ll. liorugor l,ow1-rrow: J. lluwitt, li. liurli. li. Loomis, l. l'lllII,f . BISINUII. J. liisson. l'. ltmn, l,. Bum-klcy, U. Moiitziguo, D. Sweeney 10 B. R A. Mercury Clgfffqvlzvi'3lYG'?vl1vi'Dli'C'?vnlvQ?l'C'N1nvQ15llG'N11vi'5l'G'NnnvQ'Dllc?9vnuv6CDllG'NlnviC5lE.'NnuvQ6l'C'N1uvQ'DllG'Nvvp'5yf3 - ' LAWYER I 'ig Kathleen Riley C2,KCJ4llNI,2l,G,54''N.'D,Q,C,54 NQ,i,Q194 N.'D,i,Q154''NQ,iQ,W'N.'9i,Q15'5 NQ,iQ,94''N.9,1,G354 Fk',Zi,C,54 N.9,l,fL54 '4QiFG3 We, the Class of 1953, of the City of St. Al- Boucher. bans, in the County of Franklin, and the State of Vermont, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say: Firstly, to all Juniors we leave our favorite saying, Enjoy Yourself, it's later than you think. Our ability to get along with our teachers and fellow classmates we gladly bequeath to the Sophomores. With pride we bestow upon the Freshmen our brains, so that they may some day too, graduate. The best things in life are free and so to the in- coming students of B. F. A., our chief beneficia- ries: our ability to act we donate at no extra cost. Secondly, the boys of the Class of 1953 look to the Freshmen and Sophomore boys to carry the banner of victory in athletics. The Senior Girls bid sad adieu to Mr. MacKinnon. Thirdly, to certain individuals the Seniors be- queath the following item: Item I-Pauline Duquette relinquishes her nickname of Cannonball to Jean Ouellet, be- cause she may enjoy it better than Pauline did. Item II-Pat Finn wills her cheerleading abil- ity to Joan Finn. Item IH-Ronnie Roof leaves his chair in Mr. Sunderland's oflice to any incoming freshman who prefers sitting. Item IV-Grace McGowan wills her laugh to Judy Daley. Item V-Bernard Rivers leaves his ability to get along with Mr. MacKinnon to Roland Item VI-To anyone who needs it, Pat Prouty wills her ability to get along with one boy for a long period of time. Item VII-Jeannette Bilodeau leaves B. F. A. free of her treasured name for one year for there are still four more to come. Item VIH-Marjory Blow Wills her temper to Claudette Montagne for we all feel that she could use more. Item IX-Maurice Bouchard contributes his friendliness to Dick Morton. Item X-Jean McMahon wills her flirtatious ways to Nonnie Hewitt-as if she needs more! Item XI-Pat Ovitt leaves her ability to get along with Mr. White to Frances Morton. Item XII-Nancy Bovat and Irene Foun- taine are left a choice trick, a special way to sneak up into the gym at noontime by Sylvia Rand and Claire Chevrier. Item XIII-Vera Dacey wills her ability to give news in Modern History to Claire Bouchard. Item XIV-Milford Denner leaves. Item XV-Howard Dodds leaves Nancy Ca- pron at last. Item XVI-The Notorious Exchange. Sue VVhite's legs versus Harland Sylvester's legs. Item XVII-Ronnie Barrette desires to leave nothing for he needs everything he has. By consent and approval, we nominate the Faculty and Trustees of B. F. A. as sole executors of this, our last Will and Testament and hereby cancelling all former agreements. 12 B. F. A. Mercury Q vice o by I am a poet, You'd never know it. My feet show it: They're longfellows. Here we all sit, quite broken-hearted, The Senior class will soon be departed. Well, goodness me! How time passes, Soon we will leave the underclasses. But don't cry and don't you fret, All's not lost, we ain't left yet. So, to comfort you in your grieving, Here's some advice before our leaving. To the juniors: these words sagacious, Please do grow up and act your ages. To the Sophomores: Toe the mark! An upperclassman's life is no lark. To the Freshmen: fsophomores I meanj In the coming year don't be so green. To the incoming Freshmen with their eager faces: Always mind your elders and remember your places. For those of you who don't like my rhyme Plug your ears, I've got lots of time. In the next part of my little ditty, Individuals I advise a little bitty. Give the girls a break, don't be so coy Peter Bostwick, you're a nice looking boy. Rodney Richards must really be on the ball For him I have no advice, nothing at all! To that dashing young fellow, Joe Briere, Why don't you set some girl's heart on fire? Undefzgfzaduafes TOM HALL And now to the girls for just a while, Nonny Hewitt, must you always smile? To Jill Brown, who talks with ease, Keep it up, it makes a nice breeze. This poem of min-e is really a dilly, Not very long, but really very silly. To Roddy Vallee and to Betty White: Must you see each other every night? To Wendell Gilbert, that happy young wit, Regarding the water pistol, get rid of it. Dick Cruickshank, stop your giggling. Janet Fallon, you stop your wiggling. Beverly is advised to bid Ted farewell, CFor next year, he'll be gone to-the air To the incoming inhabitants of Room 21 Be good to Mr. Comi, for he's lots of fun. For those of you who have Mr. Mackinnon next year, Just mind your grammar and there's nothing to fear. force.D To teachers now my verse's directed, At them I throw my barbs infected. To Mister Leavitt Cfor he's a starj, Stick to volleyball, You'll go far. Dear Miss Beeman, always be fussy That the bus driver's name is Bussy. To you, Mister White, please have no fears, Therelll be Pierces here for years and years. If anyone by my rhyme I've offended, I'm sorry, there's no harm intended. Now like the cat that's lying across a rail, Here comes a train-'tis the end of my tail. Vu 0 -ur '1i :a.f' 2:3 0, 101503 ' ID A :gy WUI! 'T' B. F. A. Mercury Seniors OfjLTC6TS PRESI IJENT THOMAS PIERCE VICE-PR ES I DENT S USAN GAINES SECRETARY NANCY FOSTER TREASURER KATHLEEN RILEY Good Citizens SUSAN GAI NES HUWAR D RHODES 14 B. E A. Mercury caggwiIwaicwIwetcwiivceteavilvsetcwivmicrwiwetcwimeicwi.woYcwiMeYc'w..veo'fow..vpf5ge3 t' ' Glass fzophecml - r:7tiC,4A1IsapiensIieaaicwlIswineIIsegicgaaIlseogcaaIIsegieaaIlswggwllswgcwilwagcpallewgwalldjjij Jon Sanborn and Patricia Fitzgerald In the year 1963, I was seated in a luxurious Pan American Clipper, which was to take me from La Guardia Airport to Mecca, Arabia. As I felt the ship move, I checked my wallet once again to see that I had the bank draft of 150,000 dollars, signed by J. C. Penney himself , with which I had been instructed to purchase the most famous and most talked about Arabian rug in the world. I put the bank draft back in my pocket and tried to get a few hours of sleep before I should start my search and endless bargaining for this precious rug. As I entered a dingy shop, I realized that I was not the first to come in quest of this rug, for a tall, dark man was already bartering with the owner. Where had I heard that voice before? A stray shaft of light revealed the young man's face and to my amazement I recognized Gerald Coon, whom I later found out was representing the Wool- worth Company. Naturally it did not take me long to outbid the Woolworth Company, and in a moment I was the owner of the most fabulously beautiful rug in the world. I hurried back to the hotel and spread the rug on the Hoor. As I was kneeling on it, I muttered to myself that I could hardly wait to fly back home with my precious possession. As I uttered the word fly . the rug rose from the fioor and swooped out through the open window into the bright sunlight. I now realized that I had purchased no common rug, but one which possessed the qualities of the magic carpets of the days of the Arabian nights. Little did I dream that before the rug would be placed in the hands of J. C. Penney, I would see all of the boys in the class of 1953. As I sped westward, I noticed below me a snowy slope where people seemed to be skiing. At the command of down, my carpet descended quickly. The first skier whom I recognized was Andrea Mead Lawrence. I heard her ask some friends to come and see her young son and his two fine ski instructors. Curious as to who they might be, I followed along. As I came nearer, I was startled to recognize Tom Pierce and Keith Gould patiently instruct- ing Andreafs little ten year old son. As I was beginning to feel chilly, I stepped back upon my rug and headed to- wards France. Never having seen Paris, I gently dropped onto the main business street. I was very surprised to find that a new AcizP market was being opened. A loud-speaker an- nounced that the manager of the supermarket was going to officially open the store for business. A suave, dark gentleman stepped forward to cut the ribbon. Of course I should have known it. This man was none other than Maurice Bouchard. Realizing that I must continue my journey back to America, I once again took to the air and headed across England, out over the Atlantic. Horrors! what was this catastrophe below me? I hovered over two battleships which had rammed into each other. A tremendous burst of censorable language was flying between the two ad- mirals. Were my eyes deceiving me or were those men in their spotless uniforms David Berry and John Bushey? Suddenly there was a horrible shriek and a man came from below decks, closely followed by a naval dentist with a pair of forceps in his hands. My guess was correct. The dentist was Raymond Gaboury and the unfortunate sailor was Bernard Rivers. After seeing these three boys, my curiosity was aroused as to whether any boys had stayed in Vermont. As I ap- proached St. Albans, I once again saw B. F. A. But who was that telling some students to keep off the grass? It was none other than Frank Nardine, who was now principal of his alma mater. I landed on the ground and asked Frank if any other boys had stayed in St. Albans. He answered that Arthur Comstock had just opened another Hefflon store in Enosburg Falls. Donald Bombard, so he told me, was still a private First Class in the National Guard, but expected a promotion any day. Bob Longway happened to pass by just then, and he told me that he had just re- ceived an advancement in the Sears-Roebuck Company. He was no longer an assistant stock boy, but the head stock-boy at the local mail order office. I headed north once again and this time my destina- tion was Ottawa, Canada. My magic carpet landed near the entrance of the Parliament Buildings. Upon entering the offices of the official representative of the United States government, I recognized none other than Milford Denner. I was told in Ottawa that I should visit the World's Fair in Chicago which had o ened just a week before. When I arrived at the fair groundrsi, I went over to the champion prize stock exhibits. I was not at all surprised to find the names of Robert Thibault and Gordon Boomhower among the owners of the most valuable of this stock. A loud cackling of chickens attracted my attention to the prize poultry. The foremost name among the owners was none other than that of John Jean. A loud wailing of sirens turned my feet towards the mid-way. As I approached the entrance, I saw just inside the gate the trailer of the manager. On the door of this trailer was written in gilt letters the name of ROBERT TATRO. The crowd seemed attracted to the cycle-drome, where the chief performer was just about ready to begin his act. As he circled closer and closer up the steep sides of the cycle-drome, I recognized Max Trepanier. That afternoon I went to the stock car races. One of the drive1's who captured the most prizes and who had the fastest car proved to be Richard Sears. While I was watch- B. F. A. Mercury I5 ing these races, Iloward Ithodes sat down beside me. In reply to a question as to what he was doing, he replied that he was an intern in a Chicago hospital and was striving to bc as good a doctor as his prospective father-in-law. lloward also told mc of three other boys with whom he had kept in contact: Arthur Ashton and Donald Ward were the head mechanics at General Motors in Chicago. while Ronald Iiareau was the chief electrician for General lilectric in Schenectady. New York. My next stop was the beautiful state of California, As I had always wanted to see Ilollywood, I commanded my magic carpet to land on the edge of the film capital. By pulling several strings, I was able to gain admittance to one ofthe largest studios. When I was inside, I saw a bevy of beauties surrounding their director. I was told that the director. Thomas Hall, was filming his latest pro- duction, 'fThe Southern Belles of Virginia. Further in- vestigation revealed that Tom had deviated from three di- mensional to four dimensional movies. Aiding him in his new venture. as his general manager, was Ronald Barrett. Both of these men appeared unusually happy in their w ork. A bit farther on. .lim Ilodet was busily at work designing the scenery for this same movie. When I left the studios. I took a walk out towards Beverly Hills. A gentle purring behind me revealed a brand new Cadillac, driven by a neatly uniformed chauf- feur. Closer examination of the occupant of the back seat revealed Bob Ladue. I realized that he must have become rich. rich, rich. I thought next that I would like to prove to myself that everything was bigger and better in Texas, and so off I flew to the Lone Star State. As I approached Amarillo. I could see below me a rodeo in progress. so I commanded my carpet to descend. Everyone was talking of the greatest rider of the rodeo, who even now was clinging tenaciously to the back of a bucking broncho. The man next to me said that the name of this famous cowboy was Ifld Bailey and that he had gotten all his training by riding the mechanical horse in the Fishman store in St. Albans. Upon leaving Amarillo, I passed over miles and miles of empty space until I saw a lone house. I wondered what one house would be doing in the middle of nowhere. so I landed near the mansion to find out who lived in it. I was quite surprised to see Bill Remillard walk out the front door. When I asked him what he was doing out here he said that he had struck oil and had retired on the money he had made. He also said that he owned 60,000 acres of land, three planes, and four Cadillaes. What surprised me most was the fact that he had been watching the rodeo, which was thirty miles away, through a pair of very power'- ful field glasses. Airborne once again, I passed over Parr is Island where some Marines were sweltering in the hot noon-day sun. Closer examination of the workers revealed Iloward Dodds. When I had landed and talked with him, I learned that he was a captain. I also found out that it wasn't Howard who had been working but some other poor recruits who were being taught the fundamentals of Marine rule. As I sailed along over Atlantic City, I could see that the Miss America contest was in progress. I hovered over the line of beautiful girls just long enough to notice that the head judge was Arnold Perron. I realized now that I must bring my trip to an end. so I traveled hastily towards New York City. I could not bring myself to pass Yankee Stadium without seeing what was going on. As I approached. I noticed a ball sailing over thc center field fence, and a few moments later a disconsolate pitcher left the mound. That player looked familiar. Of course, it was .Iimmy Fare and who was that coming in at home plate for the Red Sox? It was none other than Vernard Picard, As I left the sta- dium and sailed towards the center of New York, I was intercepted by a plane that was piloted by Airman Carl Benham. So close came the plane that I was in grave danger of falling from my rug. i As evening approached, I saw the lights of Madison Square Garden come on. I noticed that wrestling was featured for the evening. Once I was on the inside, the grunt and groan artists were already at their faking. Not knowing who the wrestlers were, I asked the person next to me for this information. Imagine my surprise when he turned out to be Ronald Toof. He told me that he was now President of the Little League Association of America. In answer to my question as to who the wrestlers w ere, he remarked that they wrestled under the names of Sevochi the Great and the Great Ogota, but in real life they went by the name of Dennis de Montigny and Carl Elwood. This was not too great a shock to my system. for they had alway been interested in this sort of thing. On my way back to my hotel room, I saw blazing in lights the name of Theodore Bachmann. Why shouldihis name be up in lights? I looked around me and saw that I was standing in front of the Metropolitan Opera House and that Ted was singing the lead in Figaro. The next morning I delivered my magic carpet to the office of J. C. Penney himself. My original mission was ac- complished, but in addition I had had the opportunity of having a glance into the lives of classmates with whom I had associated during four happy and eventful years at B. F. A. As I w as leaving the offices, I met Pat Fitzgerald who was a secretary there. I told her of all the boys I had seen and asked her if she had kept in contact with the girls of our graduating class. She told me she had and would be very glad to tell me about them. It was with great enthusiasm I took a journey through different sections of the United States. My main objective was to locate some of my former classmates and inquire as to their occupations health, etc. This is what I found: My trip started from St. Albans by bus to Burlington. While enroute to the Queen City of Vermont, I became aware of two or three different girls on the bus who looked vaguely familiar. At closer range I was amazed to find Lise Duval. Kathleen Riley, and Vera Dacey, all enroute back to Burlington where, they told me, they were nurses. As wc sat there talking and reminiscing, the bus came to a sudden halt and the doors opened only to admit the same old, giggling and dramatic-what was her name--oh yes, I remember, Claire Chevricr. lVith a slap on the back as she recognized mc. she told me she was just going to Burlington to shop for the day. Once in Burlington, I decided to shop around a bit myself' before my bus left. VValking down Church Street, I entered a dress shop where I found .Ioyce Hemingway, .lanet Ovitt, Janie I airba.nks, and Agnes Macia-all sales clerks. The dress shop was successfully conducted by none other than Lillian Leduc, whose screeching Cadillac came to an abrupt stop in front of the store just as I was leaving. Ilowever, I had to watch the amazing sight as Lillian's chauffeur helped her out of the car and her sweeping furs swept pass me. I also met Sue White and Sylvia ltand who were con- ducting a ladies wrestling team. They were quite the terrific pair. By this time l was ready to leave once more, so I piled 16 B. R A. Mercury into my bus and relaxed for a while. However, not for long. You can imagine my surprise when I turned around and saw Nancy Alexander, and Eleanor Smart, with them was Shirley Aldrich in a blue and white uniform. Nancy was in the process of one of her famous sneezes. Eleanor had dyed her hair blonde, and Shirley was in the Navy. She told me she couldn't keep trace of Jim any other way. The next day I arrived in New York City. I checked into an hotel as I wanted to stay and see the sights. The first thing, of course, that I wanted to tour were the stores. Walking down Broadway, I was attracted by a sign which read HGrace McGowan, School for Opera Singers. En- tering the huge building, which was elaborately decorated, I found Gracie, perched on a piano, condutcing her classes which consisted of several students. Among them were Jean McMahon and Madonna Paquette. They were quite surprised to see me and Gracie told me that Nancy Foster was condutcing a School of Dramaticsn a few blocks down Broadway. After talking with the girls, I started for Nan- cy's Dramatic School. IIowever, I was detained. As I passed a huge department store, a dress in the window at- tracted me and I went into the store to price it. Walking around the counter, I -heard a familiar, 'fWell, now Imag- ine Quickly turning around, I saw Sue Larow trying on a Silver Fox Coat. She told me she was a retailer in New York and did some modeling on the side. She was the same old Sue. She looked as if she had done quite well for herself as she, too. was cruising around in a bright yellow Cadillac. I then proceeded to visit Nancy. After much search- ing and inquiring, I saw in the distance a large neon sign which read, f'The Nancy Foster School of Dramaticsu. Upon the entering the building, I found Wanda Martinson as Nancy's private secretary and assisting her Joyce Good- win, Dorothy Kenyon, Christine Rice, and Barb La Pan. Nancy told me she was working on a production for Holly- wood. Part ofthe cast consisted of Nancy Catlin, Milly Swisler, Jeannette Bilodeau, and Sue Gaines. The next day I was on my way to Washington. This is a city I had always wanted to visit. Of course, the first place I headed for was the White House and the Capitol. A guide told me that if I would return that afternoon a group of tourists would be allowed to visit the White House and other points of interest. That afternoon I returned and began an interesting tour through our Capitol. As I passed through an office I saw a sign on a large desk which read, Private, Miss Pat Finn, Secretary. Pat was busy taking shorthand from Preisdent Eisenhower, who incidentally was still in office. She hardly even recognized me, but at last, after wracking her memory, she recalled me vaguely. The afternoon passed quickly and before I knew it, almost a week had gone. During this time, I had seen practically all the girls of my Senior Class. I still had some surprises in store though. Continuing on down through the Southern States, I visited Florida. Here I was pleasantly surprised to see Carol and .Ioan Bisson and Pauline Montague on the street one day. They were wearing white unifo1'ms and so I im- mediately knew they had become the nurses they had plan- ned to be while they were in school. They told me they were supervisors of a hospital in Florida, and had been nursing for three years. WVhile driving along the residential section, I passed by a beautiful white mansion surrounded by live oak trees. A huge sign read, The Dew Drop Inn, Home for the Aged and Decrepit. I learned upon further investigation that the place was capably managed by Romona Mayhew. Romona was seated in her private garden fanning herself with a huge palm. I stopped and chatted with her for a time. That evening, in reading a local paper, I noticed a huge advertisement which read, Horse Show, featuring Joyce Bushey and her famous black stallion. Well, I thought, another classmate of mine. The show was sche- duled for the next day and so I decided to go. While attending the show, I noticed a girl sitting below me who looked very familiar. When she, at last. turned around, I knew that it was Carolyn Urquhart. In spite of dark glasses, a sweeping hairdo, false eyelashes. and a mink coat, I recognized Carolyn immediately. I later learned from Joyce that Carolyn was the wealthy owner of a huge traveling cranival. At that particular time her main attraction was Maxine Mossey. Of course, I had to spend one evening at the carnival. My, how that Maxine had changed. Back once more at my hotel, I couldn't believe that I had seen practically all the girls of my graduating class. 'There were only a few I hadn't seen. The next day, I started back for Vermont. This time I decided to take a plane, as I had never flown before. This day revealed more surprises. As I was reading a newspaper someone tapped me on the shoulder. It hap- pened to be Renee Vallee who was on her way back to St. Albans, too. She had been in Chicago participating in a girls' basktsball tournament, and she was carrying a large gold trophy which announced her the highest scorer. Pat Ovitt was with her. Josephine Webster happened to be the airline hostess. At first I failed to recognize her, but when she smiled, I knew that it had to be 'f.Io and it was. Josephine owned her own private plane as well. As I had a slight delay, I decided to visit Boston. Walking past several stores and shops, annoyed by the heat and bustling crods, I decided to stop for a soda. About two flights of stairs up from the main floor, 1ny at- tention was caught by a sign which read. My Chief Delight is Pulling Teeth. Come In My Friend, The Aching VVill Cease. Below the sign hung a mammoth set of teeth and the name of Miss Patricia Prouty. Upon talking with Patty she told me that her chief assistant was Marjorie Blow. I saw Marjorie later on that day. Well, back to have my soda. After finishing my soda, I co ntinued my tour. I must have walked for nearly an hour when finally I decided to stay at a tourist home. I was greeted at the door by a girl whom I knew I had seen before. After observing her for some time, I knew that she was Joyce Hogan. Joyce explained that she was quite successful in her tourist business. I also learned that Nan- cy Rich was a tourist as well. After talking with Nancy, she told me that she owned the Empire State Building in New York City and part of Radio City. I assumed that she was on vacation here in Boston. Thus I was ready to go back to Vermont. I felt quite satisfied with myself as I had been successful in locating every girl of my Senior Class back in 1953. One can never tell what the future will bring, but wouldn't it be interesting to compare ourselves and what we are doing to our Senior Class Prophecy when the year 1963 does roll around? B. F. A.Me1'curv B.F!l. 1952x1953 Bobfwhites lst row: left to right: Peter Bostwif-kg Howard llealdg Harlan Sylvester: How- ard Rhodes, Ed. Bailey, Bill Seguin, Bing Gilbert: Richard Hartmann, David Bell. 2nd row: Ronald Barrette, Mauagerg John Busheyg Ed Winnj Richard Brooks, Thomas Pierce, Arthur Ashton, Robert Brown: Bruce Mayo: Richard Morton, Rudolph Vallee, Bob White, Coach. 31'd row: Thornas McCaulley, Jim Steinhon er: George Brown, Allan Sylvester, William Crocker, Jerry Shepard, Robert Getty, Jackson Boo'.ihowcrg and Bob Guvette, assistant umnager. Charter members from the class of '53 in- clude Shirley Aldrich, Nancy Alexander, Arthur Ashton, Jeannette Bilodeau, Nancy Catlin, Vedra Dacey, Dennis deMontigny, Martha .lane Fan'- banks, Patricia Finn, Susan Gaines, Barbara Ira- Pan, Susan Larow, Lillian Leduc, .lean McMahon Christine Rice, Nancy Rich, J on Sanborn, Carolyn Urquhart, and Renee Vallee. Allied 'Youth Allied Youth Post No. 573 is finishing its second school year and feels proud of the contri- bution made to its life and progress by the 22 seniors who have been members and supported AY. As the school year ends, the post member- ship in good standing numbers 82. Pictured here are seniors whose membership will continue after graduation. B. F. A. Mercury Massals Men 1952 First Row: l. to r.: W. Seguin, W. Buker, R. lirown, XY. Gilbert, ll. Rhodes, Y. Piczird, J. Pure, L. Wood, R. Hartnmn Coach Massa. Second Row: G. Brown, R. Blmnnglnni, KI. I,'l'Ispe1'n11m'e, 'l'. Stzn'r. J. dteinliunr, 'l'. McCanlley. li. Bailey, J. Shepzmrd R. Phenix, R.. Hojabmnn. - Third Row: Asslt. Couch Wllile, S. Mitvliell, D. l u1'Lin, A. lillflspelmimce. D. liell, li. Mayo, R. Cfllzndwick, ll. lluzlld J. BlISlll?N'. Sitting l.-V.: Y. Hill, N. Cnpreii, L, Abare, S. Aldrich, C, Hewitt. C. Nlzxylizml, C. clllflIY1ll6l'll1'1, J. Hogan, P. Davia S. Whifc, S. Yett, l. Harris. Stfindingl.-r.: fl08,Cl1cl0IIll, R.0vitt,P.Prfn1ty, B. Lapan, S. Rand, D. Spear, R. Vallee, E. Smart, M. Swisler, N. McGovern, Manager. B. F. A. Mercury SHIRLEY MARLEEN ALDRICH Commercial Course B ig Ambition- To have a successful marriage F avorite Pastime-Writing letters A versionADrunkards HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff C453 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 453 Assembly Program Committee C3, 453 Basketball, J. V. Cl. 25, Varsity C3, 45, Honorable Mention All-State C35. Second Team All-State C45, Intramural Bas- betkall C 1, 2, 3, 453 80-word Shorthand C453 Bookkeeping Certificate C35Q Typevs riting Progress Certificate C353 Junior O. G. A. Certificate C353 O. G. A. Membership C453 Assembly Program Participant C3, 45, Graduation Escort C353 Librarian C2, 351 Junior Jamboree Usher C353 Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 2, 3, 453 Home Nursing Certificate C453 Senior Slipper Helper C15. Blond, blue eyed, and full of pep best describes our Shirley. Between basketball and writing letters to a certain sailor, she is always on the go. Next year Shirley expects to work for a while and then get married. NANCY WADE ALEXANDER Pre- Nursing Course B ig Ambition --To travel abroad F avorite Expression-Oh really A version w-Snakes and snobbish people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Solicitor C2, 35, .Advertising Man- ager C453 Junior Jamboree Cast Cl, 253 Christmas Play Prompter C253 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 453 Assembly Pianist C45, .Assembly Program Committee C45, Assembly Program Participant C453 Allied Youth, Social Committee Chair- man C35, President C 45, Delegate to Allied Youth Convention C453 Graduation Escort C 353 Librarian C 2, 353 Junior Red Cross Committee C35. Vice-President C453 Leadership Training Course C453 Junior Jamboree Ifsher C353 Senior Play Usher C453 Grinds Committee C453 Home Economics Fashion Show C453 Home Nursing Certificate C453 Sub-Freshman Day Committee C253 Typewriting Progress Certificate C453 Ilome Economics Fashion Committee3 Student Council election polls C45. Nancy may be thought to be quiet until that contagious laugh starts! then watch out You are always sure of a good time when you are with Nancy as her many friends can tell you. VVith her good humor and pleasing personal- ity we can be sure that she will always get along well in life. .ARTHUR STEPHEN ASHTON General Course B ig Ambition-'Be successful in ? '? ? F avorite Expression-Censored I I I A version-Talkative people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball C3, -153 Bookkeeping Award C353 Vice-President of Allied Youth C35. Three guesses! He has wavy, blond hair, a friendly smile, and was on the varsity basketball team this year. He's none other than HStevie of course. Steve's hobbies are hunting and fishing, and he tells us his favorite subject is- modern history. He covers the ll miles from Sheldon each day in an ancient car inherited from his brother. Stevie's high school days have been complete Excegt for one thing-he has never given his long list of female followers a rea . THEODORE THOMPSON BACHMANN Collcge Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To be successful F avorite Expression-What's new? A lias-Ted Ceye-action5 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C1, 2, 45, All-State Chorus C453 Basketball C253 Ski Club C1, 2, 453 Assembly Program Participant C453 Junior Jamboree Cast C453 Senior Play Cast C45. Have you seen his red hair? Have you heard his Hollywood muffler? Have you seen him take the curves pretty fast? If you know this much about Ted, you also know that he's a heck of a lot of fun, a good conversationalist, and is interested in a variety of school activities. However, he takes a special interest in hunting, fishing, and a certain junior girl. B. F. A. Mercury EDWARD BAILEY College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To be successful F avorite Pastimewllunting and fishing A has-M Eddie HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class President C155 Football Cl, 2, 3, 45, Football Co-Captain C455 Basketball C1, 2, 3, 455 Baseball C3, 455 Boys' State C355 Home Room Ofhcer C155 Junior Red Cross Committee C155 Leadership Training Course C35. HBig Ed is a tall C6'2 5, good-looking athlete who has certainly contri- buted more than his share toward the sports events of B. F. A. Eddie has won both national and state athletic honors, yet it is actually his keen sense of humor and ability to make people laugh that have won him his friends, and they will, without a doubt. cotntinue to do so in future years when he hopes to be Hsettled and successful. RONALD CARROLL BARRETT General Course B ig Anibitionf4'l'o make money without working F avorite Expression-Ccensored5 A lias-Ronny HONORS AND AC'l'IVI'l'IES: Member of Student Council C255 Basketball Manager C45 5 Assembly Program Participant C45 5 Senior Play Usher C455 Graduation Usher C35. Ronny is a happy, jovial person who doesn't ever start any gossip or say anything bad about anyone. He has a nice smile Cask the girls 5 and is lots of fun to be with. Speaking of girls, he believes that this school needs a new shipment of them. If you want a swell time with a right-guy, call up Ronny and make a date with him. How about it, gals? CARL DONALD BENHAM Vocational Industrial Course B ig Ambition-To retire young F avorite Expressionw-You've had it A lias-f'Ben HONORS AND AC'l'IVlTIES: Football Varsity Cl, 2, 45 5 Junior Red Cross Committee C355 Intramural Basketball Captain C45. Tall, athletic, handsome - these adjectives certainly Ht Carl, better known as 'tBen to his classmates. According to the girls, Carl's only fault in school was that he didn't give them a chance, and they did mind. DAVID HARLEY BERRY General Course B ig Ambition-To have a business establishment of his own F avorite Expression-1Ve all have to go sooner or later A lias-Harley HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C155 City League Basketball C1, 255 Intramural Basketball C455 Football C45, Football Manager C35, Assistant Manager C1, 255 Junior Jamboree Ticket-taker C355 Senior Play Ticket-taker C355 Graduation Usher C355 Dance Committee C35 5 Freshman Reception Com- mittee C255 Senior Play Usher C45. What's that? A loud squealing of tires and screeching of brakes. Oh ! It's only Dave and his Chevvy. Once he gets out of the car, he quiets down a good deal. If you ever need a shirt, Dave would be the one to take it off his own back for you. That's the type of fellow he is. He possesses a keen wit which he displays often to his pals. Dave has achieved high honors in the local Explorer Scouts. B. F. A. Mercury .ll1lANNl'l'lVl'l4l lRl4lNl'l l5ll.Ol7l'lAlf I 're- Nursing 170111-so B ig Ambition--To heroine a nurse F avorite Expression--fWhich one? A liasW Bill'1 HONORS AND A1 1'1Y1T11CS: Class Secretary 135: Nlercury Statf 13, 45, Circulation Manager 14 51 111ee1'1uh 11. 2. 3, 45. 15. l . .X.1'horus 135: Assembly Pianist 145. Asseml5ly Program fdommittee 145i Ski lllulw 1452 Allied Youth 13. 45. Delegate to Allied Youth 1 onVention 145. lfinanre 1'hairman 145, Grad- uation Escort 135: Grinds Vommittee 1-15: Senior Supper Cfommittee 145: llome l'lI'O1lOI1l1l'S Fashion Show 13, 45, Home Nursing 1'ertifieate 11152 lntra- mural Basketball 11, 2, 3. 45g 1'ompetent Typist 17erti1ic-ate 145. Full of vim and vitality, and a friend of everyone 4that's Jeannette. She dislikes disagreeable people and that is probably lnerause she is never that way herself. '1Rill is always in the middle of things, and wherever she is. you know that everyone is having a good time. 1',XROL ANN KIARIIC RISSON Pre- ATIIVSZVIZQ Coin-sw B ig A1nl1ition4'l'o lie a nurse F avorite Pastime '-4Partir'ipating in any sport A version-Spiders and snakes HONORS AND A17'l'1VI'1'11'IS: Class Sec-retary 1153 Mercury Stall' 115: JllI11OI'-l1lI1llDOI'66 Prompter 1353 Glee Club 11, 2, 3. -15, 1Tlioraliers 145, 15. lf. A. Chorus 1251 Assembly Pianist 13, 45, Assembly Program Participant 135: As- sembly Program Committee 12, 3, 453 lntramural Basketball 11. 2. 3, 45: Junior Varsity 1'heerleader 11. 25. Varsity 13, 45. 1'o-1'aptain 145: Typewriting Progress 1'e1't-itieate 135. Vompetent Typist 1'erti1i1-ate 145: Sl-ii 1'lulJ 13, 452 Clraduation liseort 135: l.il5rarian 11, 2, 3, 45: llanee 1'ommittee 145: 1lrinds 1'ommittee 145: llome livonolnies Fashion Show 145. Fashion Show Vom- mittee 145' Home Nursing: 1'ertifirate 145: Senior Supper Prograni 145: Senior Play Vsher 1453 Sophomore Dance Committee 1253 Drum Klaliorette 11, 253 Leadership Training 1'ourse 145. Carol is the peppy, lwlonde elieerleader whom you've all seen at the liasket- lmall and football games. At first, you may have thought you were seeing double when you looked for 1'arol, but it is easy for those who know her to tell 1'arol from her twin, Joan. Varol makes friends easily. and we feel sure that she will suvreed in nurses' training. JOAN MARIE RAR RISSON 1,I'1'-AYIIVSIATLQ 1 10l1l'Sl' B is Anihition--5l'o rec-eive an R. N. degree G avorite Pastime---1Dutdoor activities A version-f'rawly inserts HONORS AND .-X1 l'1Vl'l'1lCS: Nlereury Stall 1453 Senior Play Cast 1455 Junior Jamboree Vast 1453 11lee1'luh 11, 2, 3, 45, 15. l . A. 1'horus 125, 1'hora.l- ic-rs 1451 Assembly Pianist 13, 453 Assembly Program Vommittee 12, 3, 45, Assembly Program l'ratir'ipant 13. 45, Intramural liaskethall 11, 2, 3, 451 1'heerleader, J. V. 11. 25. Varsity 13, 45, f'o-1'aptain 1453 Home Room Oflir-er 1353 Typewriting Progress 1'ertific'ate 135. fll51ll15151,1'1l1 Typist 1451 Ski 1'lulx 13. 45: Librarian 11, 2, 3. 453 Danve 1'ommittee 13. 45: Junior Jamluoree Vsher 135: Grinds1'ommittee 145i Home lim-onomir-s l'l1lSlllOIlSl1OXY 1451 llome Nursing Certifieate 145: Senior Supper 1'om1nittee 1453 Graduation lfseort 135' Drum Majorette 11, 25. C'arol, no, this is Joanief' is the statement often heard in the halls of 13. I . A Yivaeious. full of sc-liool spirit, and Cheerful lx-st desvrilies Joan. She is found in the middle of just about every school an-tivity. as you can tell hy glam-ing at her honors. Joan expects to enter nurses' training next fall and we're all sure she will he sureessful with l1er ever-friendly ways, NIARJORIIC FAYIC BLOW General Course B ig Ambition-'1'o he happy F avorite Expression-lfor 1-rying out loud A version-Snakes and worms HONORS AND AC'l'lYl'l'll'IS: Glee Club 11. 253 Home lfeonoinirs Fashion Show 11, 4-,5j Senior Play lvSll01' 1455 Home Nursing 1'ertifieate 1455 Compe- tent Typist Certifirate 145. Marjorie, althougli a hard worker, is always ready to take time out for fun and faney. If there is any happy g'4't-i11lgLf5tl1l'l'. she is sure to he there lending fl helping hand. Marjorie always sees the good side of everything and this fact is bound to help her achieve her big ambition. B. F. A. Mercury DOXALD ROGER BOB l BAR D lY0I'flfZ'U77llf I mlizslrfzzl Course B ig A:nbitionf'l'o be a success F avorite llastirnefHunting and fishing A version-Silly girls Don is one of the quieter members of the senior class but it is well known that 'tstill waters 1'un deepf' Just watch him take off in his coupe some noon and you forget the quiet Don. lf you want to live up to that big ambition, you'd better ease off a little! His favorite subject in ll. F. A . has been shop, and his favorite school activities have been sports and plays. Don has helped prove that the fan is as important as the player in his four years here at B. F. A. Asked what he would do differently if he could again go through these four years, Don smilingly said. Study harderf' GI JR DON ,X l,l5ICR'l' ROONI I IOWIGR Vocutfmzfzl A f1 IiCI1lfZll'Ilf UUIIFSI? B ig Ambition - To be a successful farmer F avorite l'lxpressioniYou're kidding, of course l A version-Girls HONORS AND ACT'l'lVl'l'IlrlS: Football C133 liasketbnll H433 F. F. A. Presi- dent C33, Treasurer f23, Chapter Farmer 123, First Place in State D. H, I. A. Record Book QI3. Gordon. better known to many as HSonny, is one of the tallest members of our senior class. With his ability and height he has been an able member of the basketball and football squads. Gordonls biggest satisfaction in high school has been receiving an A. which we are sure he deserved. His ready smile and eheerful greeting indicate plenty of fun. Gordon's leadership abili- ties as an active member of the F. F. A. should be a great help to him in achiev- ing his ambition to be a successful farmer. NIiXL'IZlC7lC ISOUFIIARD Gc 7LF7'flf Course B ig Ambition - To be successful in life F avorite lilxpression-So? A version -Snakes HONORS AND AG'l'IVl'1'Il9lS: Football C2, 3, -13, Varsity C2, 33, Intramural Basketball CI, 2, 3, 43, Ski Club 13, 43, Graduation Usher 133, Junior Red Cross Council U35 Sophomore Dance Committee C235 Assembly Program Partieipant fl3. t'Nloe has spent most of his spare time while in high school engaged in three favorite pastimes--skiing. playing varsity football, and working in the A 8: l'. llis intense interest in skiing has found Moe on many occasion atop the trails of Stowe. Mansfield, engaging skillfully in this sport. Moe wishes he'd studied a little harder and saved LOTS more money but plans to correct this so he will be able to retire in ten years. Through his friendly nature, Moe will continue to make many friends and achieve that big ambition. JOHN ,XLI,l'IN BUSIIICY General Course B ig Ambition---'l'o be a successful eivil engineer F avorite hlxpressioiif-'l'hat's the way it goes A versionwbazy Girls HONORS AND AC7'l'IYlTIES: Ski Club C2, 3, -13. .lohn is a tall lanky, nice-looking boy with a broad grin, who hikes a mile to school every morning, He's a real whiz on skis and also enjoys hunting, boating, fishing, and school sports. Is arguing with Bliss Witters another of your Ulikesn, John? B. F. A. Mercury JOYCE ELLEN BUSHEY General Course B ig Ambition-To get a good job F avorite Expression-Big Dcal A version--Boys HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Junior Jamboree I'shcr 1335 Home Economics Fashion Show 1135 Glce Club 1135 Home Nursing Certificate 143. HDivinely tall and so divinely fair is our Joyce. She is often seen riding horseback, which is her favorite pastime. Indeed, Joyce is enthusiastic about all outdoor life. She is frequently seen hunting and is often successful too. NANCY CATLIN College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition--To enjoy life F avorite Expression---Bats A version-Worms HONORS AND AC'l'IVI'l'IES: Christmas Play Cast 1235 Mercury News Writer 1335 News Editor 1435 Senior Play Cast 1435 Junior Jamboree Cast 11, 3, 435 Play Prompter 1235 Glec Club 11, 2, 3, 435 Band 11, 2, 3, 435 All- State Band fl, 2, 3, 435 Girls' State 1335 Home Room Treasurer 1235 Ski Club Officer 133, Member 12, 3, 435 Assembly Program Participant 13, 435 Grad- uation Escort 1335 Allied Youth 13, 435 Dance Committee 13, 435 Chairman 1335 Freshman Dance Committee 1135 New Year's Decorations 11, 2, 335 Class Night Usher 1235 Grinds Committee 1435 Home Economics Fashion Show 12, 3, 435 Home Nursing Certificate 1435 All New England Band 1433 Graduation Speaker 143. I Life is real, life is earnest, and hard-working Nancy is right in the thick of it all. She is a Mainstay of her class on the stage and a member of the ffWinston Club. Nancy is familiar with all the tricks and squawks of a Bb bass clarinet, and she likes English literature. Surprisingly enough, Nancy says that if she were just starting at B. F. A., she'd spend less time on studying. ravo l CLAIRE ALMA CHEVRI ER Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To live a good life and die happy F avorite Expression- Want to bet? A version-Snakes and spiders HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Red Cross Home Nursing Pin and Certificate 12, 435 Junior O. G. A. Membership Certificate 1335 Dramatic Club Play Usher 143: Senior Play Prompter 1435 Glee Club 1435 Allied Youth Member 1435 Allied Youth Party Committee 1435 Allied Youth Program Committee 143 5 Junior Red Cross Committee 14-3. Claire is a senior girl who came to us from Waterbury, Conn., in her junior year. During her two years here at BFA she has won many friends. Her favorite pastime is a certain dark-haired senior boy, we're led to believe. ARTHUR LOUIS COMSTOCK General Course B ig Ambition--To be a bachelor F avorite expression- Big deal A version-Highbrow people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Librarian 13, 43. Art spends much of his time after school and on week-ends working at I-Iefl'lon's Grocery Store. We're sure that all of you who trade at I-IefI'lon's will miss his cheerful service next year. His hobby, when he's not working, is making puzzles. He expects to go into the service next year and we hope that Uncle Sam is good to him. B. F1 A. Mercury GERALD RAE COON Vocational Agricultural Course B ig Ambition-To have a wife with lots of motley F avorite Expression-Nuts A version-Cats HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club CI, 2, 3, 455 All-State Glee Club C455 Band CI, 2, 3, 455 All-State Band CI, 25 355 Assembly Program Committee C355 Cheerleader C25 35 5 Assembly Program Participant C3, 455 Librarian C355 Junior Red Cross Committee C35. Gerry, tall dark, and musical, comes four miles to school each day. His hearty laughter echoes throughout the halls of BF A. and his good humor is very contagious. Gerry's favorite activities are Band and Glee Club. Ten years from now, Gerald hopes to be raising his own little band and we wish him luck. Keep smiling, Gerry! VERA FRANCES DACEY General Course B ig Ambition---To be a good nurse F avorite Expression-Are you chugging, babe? A version-Giving the news in history class HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: J. V. Basketball CI5, Intramural Basketball CI, 255 Home Economics Fashion Show CI55 Librarian C255 Drum Majorette C I, 2. 35 5 Home Room Secretary C355 Senior Supper Waitress C355 Sophomore Reception Committee C255 Junior Prom Committee C 355 Junior Jamboree Usher C355 Graduation Escort C355 Publicity Chairman for Allied Youth C455 Senior Play Stage Manager C 455 Junior Jamboree Play Prompter C455 Glee Club C 1, 45: Senior Supper Committee C 455 Allied Youth Party Committee C45. Vera has been a busy girl in her four years in B. F. A. as you can see by her long list of activities. Her willingness and cheerful ways have won her a good many friends. These qualities will surely create confidence in her on the part of her future patients. DENNIS NOEL DE MONTIGNY General Course B ig Ambition-To be a renowned scientist F avorite Expression4How's it going? A version--Vanilla-cokes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Holy Angels: School Plays CI, 255 Co--Editor School Paper C I5 25 5 Complete Attainment Diploma C25 5 Leadership Training Course C25. B. F. A.: Senior Play Cast C455 Glee Club C3, 455 Football C3, 45 Boys' State C355 Allied Youth C35, Secretary C455 Graduation Usher C35 Junior Red Cross Representative C355 Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award C451 Science Prize from U. V, M. C455 All-State Chorus C455 Assembly Program Participant C 3, 455 Intramural Basketball C45. Dennis, a likeable guy with a keen sense of humor, joined our class at the beginning of our junior year. and was soon participating in many school ac- tivities, among these dramatics. VVith his numerous achievements in the field of science, Denny is sure to accomplish many worthwhile things. MILFORD DENNER General Course B ig Ambition-To leave St. Albans F avorite Pastime--Vacationing A version-Local Draft Board No. G HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury C25 355 Audio-Visual Aids C255 Football C2, 35. Denner Cno one calls him Milford round these here parts 5 is the happy- go-lucky chap who walked into our class in September, 1952, after receiving his discharge from the U. S. Army and having completed more than two years' service in the States and in Europe. The class of 1953 was glad to have him join its ranks. B. F. A. Mercury HOWARD WILLIAM DODDS College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To be a Pro-golfer F avorite Pastime-Painting and golf A version--People who won't admit a wrong-doing HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Junior Jamboree Cast Cl, 3, 453 Manager of Football C253 Assembly Program Participant C23 453 Junior Jamboree Com- mittee C353 Graduation Usher C353 Glee Club C153 Senior Play Cast C45. Fun, full of pep, and an all-round good fellow describe Howie, alias HKil- ler. Dodds is a good worker but takes time out for fun too. Besides setting up pins at the Owl Club bowling alley and being caddy master at the Country Club, he finds time for keeping up his marks and school activities, golf, and dating girls. Howie is recognized by his friendly smile and hearty 'tHi and is tops with his many friends. PAU I ,IN E ANN DUQUET'I'I'l Pre- Nursing Course B ig Ambition-To be a good nurse F avorite Expression-Oh, beans! A version-Any kind of fish and turnips HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury C453 Senior Play Cast C453 Jam- boree Play Prompter C45 3 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 45, All-State Chorus C453 Assem- bly Pianist C3, 45, Assembly Program Committee C453 Junior O. G. A. C35, O. G. A. Membership C35, Com lete Theory Certificate and Pin C35, 60-word Cer- tificate and Pin C353 80-wordp Certificate and Pin C45, l00-word Certificate and Pin C45, Competent Typist Certificate na Pin C353 Assembly Program Parti- cipant C2, 45: Graduation Escort C353 Sophomore Reception Committee C253 Sub-Freshman Day Guide C253 .Iunior Jamboree Usher C353 Grinds Com- mittee C453 Home Economics Fashion Show C35 3 Senior Supper Waitress C35. As you see by the honors above, Pauline has kept herself very busy during her four years at B. F. A. She has especially enjoyed taking art in the Senior Play and the All-State Chorus. Pauly plans to be a nurse and, we all know that she will make a good one. LISE M. DUVAL General Course B ig Ambition-To be an X-Ray Technician F avorite Expression-True A version-Shrimp HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Solicitor C35, Mercury Business Manager C453 Senior Play Business Staff C453 Christmas Play Prompter C353 Glee Club CI, 35: Assembly Program Committee C3, 453 O. G. A. Certificate C353 Graduation Escort C353 Librarian C253 Senior Supper Committee C453 Dance Committee C3, 45: Junior Prom Committee C353 Junior Jamboree Usher C353 Grinds Committee C453 Ski Club C253 Home Economics Fashion Show C453 Home Nursing Certihcate C453 Competent 'Typist Certificate C45, Tall, blond, blue eyes, and ready to smile-that's Lise. This gal travels two miles a day to come to BFA and has not regretted one minute or mile of it Her big ambition is to become an X-Ray Technician, the runner-up desire being to own a new convertible or a two-tone blue Chevrolet- we wonder why!!! CARL THEODORE ELWOOD, JR. Vocallomll I nduslrial Course B ig ambitionATo own fast convertibles and motorcycles F avorite pastimes-Photography, motorcycling A version-Razor Blades HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Band Cl, 2, 3, 4, 553 All State Band C1, 2, 3, 4, 553 Audio-Visual Aids Staff C2, 3, 4, 55. Carl has spent most of his spare time at B. F. A. playing in the band. VVe're sure Mr. Weed and the band will miss him next year. You can always hear Carl coming around the corner on his motorcycle, which gets him every- where. Next year Carl expects to be in the service or driving a taxi. Under- classmen - just call Carl, if you want to get somewhere in a hurry. B. F A. Mercury MARTHA JANE FAIRBANKS Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Expression-Don't know, do you, huh? A versioniSnakes HONORS ANI5 ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff C455 Glee Club C3, 455 Band C155 Assembly Program Committee C45 5 Allied Youth C3, 45 5 Graduation Es- cort C355 Dance Committee C455 Grinds Committee C455 Home Economics Fashion Show C1, 355 Commercial Awards: Junior O. G. A. Certificate C355 O. G. A. Certificate C455 Gookkeeping Certificate C355 60-word Speed Certi- ficate C455 80-word Speed Certilicate C455 Typewriting Progress Certificate C355 Competent Typist Certificate C45. t'Janie hails from Sheldon. She is one of the liveliest students in the commercial department. Jane's greatest pleasure is meeting new friends, while her special interest is in an alumnus of BFA class of '52. PATRICIA ANN FINN Comnzercfal Course B ig Ambitionw--To be successful and happy F avorite Expression-Well, imagine! A version-Bugs HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C2, 3. 455 Assembly Pianist C255 Cheerleader C 2, 3, 45, Captain, Junior Varsity Cheerleaders C355 Allied Youth C3, 455 Librarian C355 Junior Prom Committee C355 Salesmanship Course C355 Home Economics Fashion Show C15 5 Football Banquet Waitress C355 Short- hand Junior O. G. A. C355 O. G. A. Membership C455 Shorthand Complete Theory C355 60-Word Shorthand Certificate C455 80-VVOrd Shorthand Certi- ficate C455 100-Word Shorthand Certificate C45 5 Competent Typist Certificate and Pin C3, 455 Sub-Freshman Day Committee C25. Pat is one of the varsity cheerleaders, and her peppy cheering will be missed at the games next year. 'tSnocker', is a very friendly girl who dislikes conceited people. PATRICIA ANN FITZGERALD General Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Pastime-To be with a certain airman A versioniMice and drinking HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 455 Assembly Pianist C1, 2, 3, 455 Band Cl, 255 Home Economics Fashion Show C1, 2, 455 Home Nursing Certificate C455 Class Night Speaker C45. Patty, one of the shortest members of the class, has made up for lack of height by her pep and vigor 5 she often has the class roaring with laughter. However, Patty couldn't participate in all the activities that she likes because of her part time job at Houghton's. Once out of school her future plans will be taken care of by adding her Pastime to her Ambition l ! l NANCY ANN FOSTER College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To visit Paris F avorite Expression-'Honestly A version-Pea Soup and black spiders HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary C455 Mercury Feature Writer C25, Feature Editor C3, 455 Senior Play Cast C45 5 Senior Play Business Staff C455 Junior Jamboree Cast C155 Play Prompter C255 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 45 Executive Council C455 Home Room Officer C155 Assembly Program Partici- pant C455 Graduation Escort C355 Freshman Reception Committee C255 Senior Supper Committee C455 Home Economics Fashion Show C455 Home Nursing Certificate C455 Grinds Committee C455 Graduation Speaker C45. Quiet? Yes. Serious? Yes, But loads of fun to be with-that is the best way to describe 'fNan. Nancy is a great lover of horses, but she seems so have an animal by the name of i'Penny that takes up most of her time. 4.55211 , 5 . '- B. F. A. Mercury RAYMOND E. GABOURY College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-Jl'o own a beautiful car Cconve1'tible5 F avorite Expression- Yeah! A version'--Snobbish girls HONORS AlXD AC TIVI llli S Clee C lub Cl 2 Graduation Usher C355 .. r-I,1 l:' J C5, Senior Play Usher C45. l'Ray is rather a quiet fellow, but once you get to know him you'll Gnd that he is always ready to be cooperative and to have a good time. Ray is quite skilled at playing basketball but working after school prevented him from playing with the Boba hites. He can be easily spotted riding around with a tall brunette senior. SUSAN I'll,lZABlfl'l'H GAINES College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition--To be happy F avorite Pastimc-Skiing and knitting A version-Housework HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class V ice-President C455 Class Treasurer C155 Mercury Staff C3, 455 Senior Play Cast C455 Christmas Play Cast C355 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 45 Band Cl, 2, 3, 45, All-State Band Cl, 2, 355 Girls' Basket- ball Manager C35, Assistant Manager C255 D. A. R. Medal C455 Home Room Vice-President C455 Ski Club C3, 455 Debating Club C255 Assembly Program Participant C45 5 Graduation Escort C355 Dance Committee C 35, Chairman C455 Senior Supper Committee C455 Grinds Committee C455 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 455 Leadership Training Course C455 Allied Youth C3, 455 New Year's Decorations Cl, 2, 3, 45 5 Senior Play Business Staff C4-5 5 Class Night Speaker C455 Tree Day Speaker C45 If you have been with the friendly, peppy Sue Gaines just once, you know why she rat-es tops with her many friends. One of her finer characteristics is her neatness in all that she does. Ambitious, capable, and thoughtful, Sue well deserves to achieve her big ambition. JOYCE MARY GOODWIN Comnzercial Course B ig Ambition-To work successfully in an office. F avorite Expressiona-Oh, Criek! A version-Ants and Bloodsuckers. HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort C355 Senior Play Usher C455 Ticket Taker C455 Home Economics Fashion Show C155 Superior Book- keeping Certificate C355 Typewriting Progress Certificate C355 Shorthand Speed Certificates-60-word, S0-word, 100-word C455 Complete Theory C455 Senior OGA Certificate C455 Superior Shorthand Merit Certificate C45. Joyce is a quiet, pretty girl, who gets good marks in school. She gets en- joyment from reading and from her secretarial work. Joyce is often seen in the halls with a certain blonde senior boy. From what we see of Joyce, we know that she will succeed in whatever career she chooses. KEITH ROBERT GOULD Vocational Induslrial Coarse B ig Ambition-To have his own business. F avorite Pastime-Skiing, hunting and fishing. A lias-f'Hungry HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Audio-Visual Aids Stall C2, 3, 455 Librarian C2, 3, 455 Member and Officer of Ski Club C2, 3, 45. If you are searching for someone to guide you through the woods, just ask Keith Gould. Keith is practically an expert concerning the woods in these here parts, for most of his spare time is spent either in scouting the trails for game, or whizzing over them on skis in the wintertime. The out- doors isn't Keith's only pastime, howeve1', for he enjoys operating movie pro- jectors. He has not only been on the Technical Staff at BFA, but he also has run the projector at the Studio Theater. Next year Keith expects to be in the Air Force. Whether he is sighting a gun at communists or at a leaping deer, we all wish the best of success. B. F A. Mercury THOMAS ARTHUR HALL General Course B ig Ambition-To marry :L rich old lady F avorite Expression-Not printable A version-Things that crawl HONORS AND ACTIVITIICSZ Class Vice-President C155 Iixecutive Council C255 Football C1, 2, 3. 455 Home Room Officer C455 Senior Play Usher C455 Graduation Usher C355 Assembly Program Participant C155 Class Night Speaker C45. When you hear a voice in the hall and that voice is saying something ex- tremely funny, you can bet your last dollar it's Tom. He has an excellent wit and constantly uses it. Tom has been on the BFA football team as center and has 'thad it easy to hear him talk. The only thing he hopes to be doing ten years from now is loafing! JOYCE LORRAINIC HEMINGWAY General Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Expression-You Like A version-Snakes, dogs HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Librarian C455 Senior Supper Waitress C355 Home Economics Fashion Show C1, 3, 455 Home Nursing Certificate C455 Typewriting Progress Certificate C45. Joyce is 5'15 , with blue eyes and blonde hair. Even though she is quiet, she enjoys excitement. Her favorite pastime is collecting snapshots, but we are very sure that she has none of snobbish people, since she heartily dislikes them. JAAIIQS ICDVVIN HODET General Course B ig AmbitionfTo be another Rembrandt F avorite Pastime-Drawing A version-Room 21 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Junior Jamboree C155 Glee Club C1, 255 Foot- ball C1, 2, 455 Audio-Visual Aids Staff Cl, 2, 3, 455 Ski Club C2, 3, 45. 'lJim, will you please make me a poster? This question best describes our artist Jim. Someday Jim hopes to graduate from an art college and we're all sure he will succeed. He says that his favorite school subject is 'lgirlsf' VVe've noticed, though, that he sticks to one. Next year Jim expects to he a member of the U. S. Navy. JOYCE COLLEEN HOGAN Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be a successful hairdresser F avorite Expression-Huh? A version--Worms and milk HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff C35 45: Senior Play Stage Man- ager C455 Glee Club C1, 2, 3, 455 Assembly Program Committee C3, 455 Junior O. G. A. Membership C355 Bookkeeping Certificate C355 60-and 80-word Short- hand Speed Certificates and Pin C45 5 Assembly Program Participant C455 Graduation Escort C355 Librarian C355 Junior Jamboree Usher C355 Grinds Committee C455 Home Economics Fashion Show C1, 355 Senior Slipper Helper C1, 355 Senior Supper Program C155 Intramural Basketball Cl, 255 O. G. A. Membership Certihcate and Honor Pin C45. 'tHogie is one of the peppiest members of the senior class and is always a lot of fun to be with. She spends much of her time riding around in a green Buick-right, Joyce? She plans to be a hairdresser and we know she will be a good one because of her pleasing smile, good sense of humor, and her ambition. B. F. A. Mercury JOHN ERNEST JEAN Vocalional I ndaslrial Course B ig Ambition-To go farther F avorite Pastime-Joyce A versions-f-Freshmen HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Junior Red Cross Representative C155 Foot- ball C 1, 25, Varsity C455 Freshman Reception Committee C255 Assistant Man- ager of Basketball C25. Who says first impressions are lasting ones? A person meeting John for the first time classifies him as a shy and quiet lad, but take heed, for wherever there's mischief and fun, there's John, too. Judging by his big ambition, he likes B. F. A. very much and will miss our school. Others will miss John, that's for sure, for who will engineer future escapades? DOROTHY ANN KENYON Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Expression--Oh, my goodness! A version-Liver HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 455 Majorette Cl, 255 Junior O. G. A. Certificate C355 Complete Theory C355 60-Word Speed Certi- ficate C455 80-Word Speed Certificate C455 Senior O. G. A. Certificate C455 Superior Bookkeeping Certificate C355 Typing Progress Certificate C355 Com- petent Typist Certificate and Pin C455 Graduation Escort C 355 Senior Play Usher C455 Junior Red Cross Committee C355 Home Nursing Certificate C455 Home Economics Fashion Show C45. Calm, cool, and collected HDot is bound to make a very efficient sec- retary, as one can readily see by glancing at her numerous commercial honors. File might add that she also keeps her longhand in good shape by writing etters. ROBERT WARREN LADUE Vocational Industrial Course B ig Ambition-To be an officer in the Navy F avorite Pastime-Betty A version---Honey HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 355 Assembly Program Committee C355 Home Room President C455 Assembly Program Participant C2, 3, 455 Librarian C355 First Prize F. F. A. and President of F. F. A. C455 V ice-President of F. F. A. C355 Sentinel of F. F. A. C255 Basketball Manager C35. Happy-go-lucky Bobby commutes to B. F. A. every day from Sheldon, and this accounts no doubt for the fact that he wishes B. F. A. had more vacations5 he needs a rest from his numerous bus trips. Bobby states that if he could go through B. F. A. all over again, he would spend much more time studying, but we are inclined to believe that this fun-loving F. F. A.' er would be spending it with Betty, instead. BARBARA ELLEN LAPAN Commercial Course B ig Ambition--To be happily married F avorite Expression-Oh, my land! A version-Skunks and conceited people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 455 Basketball C1, 2, 3, 45, All-State Guard C455 Home Room Officer C355 O. G. A. .Iunior Certificate C-15 5 Shorthand Speed Certificates. 60-Word, 80-Word C455 Typewriting Progress Certificate C 35: Allied Youth C3, 455 Graduation Escort C35 5 Junior Red Cross Committee Cl, 255 Talent Show Usher C355 Home Economics Fashion Show CI55 O. G. A. Membership Certificate C45. A bright smile, a friendly hi, and a pleasing personality best describe our Barb. Her excellent record on the basketball court deserves mention, too. With her many good qualities we are sure Barb will be successful in everything she attempts to do. B. F. A. Mercury RONALD JOSEPH LAREAU Vocaiional Industrial Course B ig Ambition-3l'o be a good electrician F avorite expression-Drink up! A version-Snakes and assemblies HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C155 Usher Junior Jamboree C35. During his years at BFA, HGreasy,', as he is known to his friends, our sincere girl lover, enjoyed Glee Club and solid sessions most. He was often seen rooting wholeheartedly at the baseball and basketba.ll games. Ronny says that if he were beginning high school again, he would like to meet more girls. Though Ronnie seems shy, donlt be deceived, for he is the life of the party. His big ambition won't be realized for a few years, however, for next year Ronald plans to join the Navy. S USAN JAN E LARO W flencral Course B ig Ambition :-To be rich F avorite Expression-Well, imagine! A version-Conceited people HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, -155 Junior Red Cross Member C355 Allied Youth C355 Librarian C355 Senior Supper Committee C455 Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 2, 455 Home Nursing Certificate C45. With her cheerful disposition and famous tWVell, imagine, Sue has pro- vided plenty of entertainment for her friends. Imogene, as Mr. MacKinnon calls her, plans to study retail merchandising in a large clothing store and with her Hne taste in clothes, she is bound to be successfu . LILLIAN Gl4lIilXiAiNlil Lldllljt' General Course B ig Ambitionf'l'o enjoy life F avorite Expression-You don't know, do ya? A lias-Lynn HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: .Assembly Program Committee C45 5 Basket- ball C1, 255 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 455 Graduation Escort C355 Allied Youth C3, 45: Junior Jamboree Usher C 355 Home Economics Fashion Show C1, 3, 455 Fashion Show Committee C1, 355 Home Nursing Certificate C4-55 Ivy Day Escort C35. Lynn has a friendly personality and is full of fun. She is one of the smallest girls in her class, but she doesn't need quantity when she has so much to offer in the way of quality. Lynn has demonstrated her basketball ability by play- ing on the Rockets. With her cheerfulness, we're sure she will enjoy life. ROBERT EDWARD LONGVVAY General Course B ig AmbitionwTo be a successful businessman F avorite PastimemHunting A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C155 Basketball CI55 President of Student Council C455 Home Room President C155 Home Room Treasurer C255 Graduation Usher C355 Leadership Training Course C355 Intramural Basket- ball C1, 2, 3, 45. Sub-freshman day Committee C455 Junior Jamboree C35. Quiet and serious, yet very friendly, Bobby has a part-time job at Sears Roebuck and his secret desire is to be the manager of a Sears' store. He is hard working and responsible, and the students made a good choice when they selected Bobby as president of their Student Council, for he has done a fine job serving them. B. F. A.. Mercury AGNES RITA BIACIA General Course B ig Ambition-To travel F avorite Expression-Did You Ever A lias-Aggie HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Sub-Freshman Day Luncheon Committee C155 Home Economics Fashion Show C15 2, 3, 455 Senior Supper Waitress C355 Home Nursing Certificate C45. Aggie is a petite blonde who comes to BFA all the way from Sheldon Springs. Though she may seem to be the quiet type when you first meet her. Aggie can be loads of fun. She thinks BFA could use more study periods and have longer vacations. WAN DA GA Yl'I MARTINSC DN Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Expression4You don't know, do you! A version-Mushrooms and oysters HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff C455 Senior Play Stage Man- ager C455 Glee Club C15 2, 3, 455 Choraliers C455 All-State Chorus C455 Junior O. G. A. C355 O. G. A. Membership C355 Competent Typist Certificate and 50-word Pin C355 60- and 80-word Shorthand Speed Certificates and Pin C45 5 Complete Theory Certificate and Pin C455 Bookkeeping Certificate C355 Grad- uation Escort C355 Sophomore Reception Committee C255 Junior Jamboree Usher C355 Community Concert Usher C3, 455 Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 455 Senior Supper Helper C155 Home Nursing Certificate and Pin C45: O. G. A. Membership and Ilonor Pin C455 Intramural Basketball C15. Wanda is an attractive and well-known senior of BFA. She is a lot of fun to be with and is always ready for a good time. Wanda has most enjoyed singing with the Choraliers and the All-State Groups. We know Wanda will make friends wherever she goes and we wish her a lot of success. ROMONA MARION MAYIIICW General Course B ig AmbitionHTo be an X-Ray Technician F avorite Expression-Oh, my Gosh! A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Home Room Officer C355 Home Economics Fashion Show C45 5 Home Nursing Certificate C455 Typewriting Progress Cer- tificate C45. Quiet, blond Romona may fall short on quantity, but she is definitely not lacking in quality. With her ambitious and cheerful nature, Romona is bound to be in demand when she achieves her big ambition. GRAVE ELIZABICTH McGUWAN College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite pastimefWriting letters to a certain person A versionwHornets, spiders, and asparagus HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 455 All-State Chorus C3, 45: Home Room Officer C455 Graduation Escort C355 Senior Play Usher C355 Home Economics Fashion Show C45 5 Home Nursing Certificate C45 5 Choraliers 1 25 3, 4 . C 7 Throllghout Gracie's high-school years she has been well-known for her lovely soprano voice. We all hope that she will go further in this field, although it is now understood that the Hcertain person in Gracie's favorite pastime is and will be, taking up a good share of her time. What about it, Gracie? B. R A. Mercury PHYLLIS JEAN McMAHON College Preparatory Course B ig Ambtion-To live a happy life F avorite Pastime-Horseback Riding A version-Medicinal needle punctures HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff C3. 453 Senior Play Cast C453 Junior Jamboree Cast Cl, 2, 453 Junior Jamboree Prompter C353 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 453 All-State Chorus C3, 453 Allied Youth C353 Ski Club C2, 453 As- sembly Program Participant C453 Graduation Escort C353 Dance Committee C3, 453 New Year's Dance Decoration Committee Cl, 2, ,3 453 Junior Prom Committee C353 Home Economics Fashion Show C2, 3, 453 Home Nursing Certificate C453 Leadership Training Course C453 Grinds Committee C453 Choraliers C2, 3, 45. Cute and full of pep, with big brown eyes, describes our Jean, better known to some as Meg. With her sense of humor and her happy-go-lucky way she is one of the most popular senior girls. With all her good qualities, Jean well deserves to have a happy life. PAULINE MARGUERITE MONTAGNE Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be happy and successful F avorite Expression-You know what I mean, don't you? A versioniDrinking HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-President C353 Mercury Staff C3, 453 Senior Play Business Staff C453 Glee Club C3, 453 Assembly Program Committee C453 Member of Executive Council C151 Vice-President of Home Room C253 Secretary of Home Room C453 Graduation Escort C353 Senior Slipper Committee C453 Sub-Freshman Day Committee Cl, 253 Junior Prom Committee C353 Grinds Committee C453 Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 2, 3, 45: Home Nursing Certificate C453 Senior Supper Waitress C353 Superior Bookkeeping Certificate C352 Type- writing Progress CertificateC35. Pretty, blue-eyed Polly is a favorite at B. F. A., for her unassuming, genial manners have won her many friends. Her honors and activities give even further proof of her popularity, and it's sure and begorran that Patrick will agree with this. , MAXINE VERNA MOSSEY General Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite Pastimce-Sewing A lias-Max HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C2, 3, 453 Majorette Cl, 253 Leader C3, 453 Home Room Ofiicer C453 Concert Usher C353 Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 451 Home Nursing Certificate C45. No doubt you have often seen t'Max with her bright- smile leading the Green and Gold Band down the street, and you must agree with us that she makes a fine majorette. Maxine's interest in sewing has taken up most of her sparc time, but apparently she has been able to save some of those precious hours for Uthat certain someone. We agree, Max, it's not a bad way to spend the time. FRANK EDWARD NARDINE College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition---To graduate from college F avorite Expression--l could say something - but I won't A version -Comi's uneasy tests HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Reporter C253 Managing Editor C3, 453 Senior Play Cast C453 Junior Jamboree Cast C253 Glee Club Cl, 252 Assembly Program Committee C2, 3, 45: Audio-Visual Aids Staff C453 Boys' State C353 Boys' Nation C353 Home Room President C453 Ski Club C2, 3. 453 Assembly Program Participant C 2, 3, 453 Leadership Training Course C3, 453 Dance Committee C453 U. V. M. Scholarship C351 Grinds Committee C453 Ticket Seller C2, 3, 453 Allied Youth C453 Intramural Basketball C2, 353 Grad- uation Speaker C453 Mercury Year Book Editor C45. We give you Frank CHicl5 Nardine, editor extraordinary, a likable chap who is fond of muttering a hybrid German gobbledygook when he gets mad. Can you imagine him without a bunch of admiring senior girls? In spite of his well-chosen remarks about Comi's tests, Frank actually enjoys history, among other things. He hopes to become a lawyer, and if he does, the wholc legal profes- sion had better head for the nearest hurricane shelter. B. F. A.Me1'cury JAN IGT ARLEN E OVITT General Course B ig Ambition'-To be happy F avorite lCxpression-Oh, brother! A version-People that gossip HONORS AND ACTIVITHCSZ Glee Club C33 432 Graduation liscort C333 Librarian C233 Senior Play Usher C433 Home liconomies Fashion Show Cl, 433 Home Nursing Certificate C43. Janet, better known as Red, is rather quiet in a crowd but those who really know her will agree that the quiet can fade into the background in favor of fun and laughter. Janet's favorite pastime during her high school years has been skating, swimming, and skiing. If wishes had come true, she would have liked more solid sessions in the last four years. She is always ready with a pleasant smile and a friendly greeting and we wish her all the happiness in the world, her big ambition. PATRICIA ANN OYl'l l' Comnzcrc'z'al Course B ig Ambition-To continue a basketball career after she's married F avorite llvpression-lmagine that! A version-Conceited boys HONORS AND ACTIVlTll'lS: Basketball. J. V. Cl, 23, Varsity 3, 433 lntra- mural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 433 Glec Club C433 Conimcrcial Honors and Awards: O. G. A. Membership C43, Junior O. G. A.-Senior O. G. A. Certificate C433 Certificate C33. Typewriting Progress Certificate C33, Competent Typist Cer- tificate C433 Graduation Escort C333 60-word speed Test Certificate C.3: Librarian C2, 3, 433 Chairman Maintenance Committee on Dance Committee C433 Junior Jamboree Usher C333 Home Economics Fashion Show C1, 43? Senior Supper Helper Cl33 Home Nursing Certificate C433 Home Economies Fashion Show Committee C43. HTricia'l is one of the smaller members of our class, but she has put her pep and energy to good advantage. especially when she is playing basketball. The twinkle in her eyes spells Ufun to be withl' and her happy fun-loving dis- position has won her many friends at BFA. Her greatest satisfaction at BFA has been playing basketball and we wish her many victories in her big ambition to continue hcr sports career after she is married. MADONNA ANN l'AQUl'IT'l'E Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be happily married F avorite l+Ixpression4Oh, darn it! A version-Boys who drink HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury C33, Treasurer C433 Junior Jamboree Committee C333 Glee Club C3, 433 Member of lixecutive Council C433 Junior O. G. A. Certificate C333 O. G. A. Membership C433 60 Vilord-Speed Certificate C3133 80 YVord-Speed Certificate C433 Superior Bookkeeping Certificate C333 Typing Progress Certificate C333 Graduation Escort C333 Junior Red Cross C23, Secretary and Treasurer C33 3 Dance Committee C433 Usher for Band Concert and Senior Play C33 433 Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 433 Home Nursing Certificate C43 3 Senior Supper Server C333 Sub-Freshman Day Committee C43. As you can see, fun-loving Donnie has been a very active person during her years at B. F. A. It is easy to spot her in a group, for her smile is of the brightest and her laughter the quickest. These qualities attract her to every- one, especially a certain senior member of the Student Council. LOUIS JOSEPH JAMES PARE Vocational I ndaslrial Course B ig Ambition-To be rich and happy F avorite expression-Some dish! A lias4f'Jim HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl3Q Basketball C233 Baseball Cl, 2, 3, 433 Intramural Basketball C1, 2, 3, 43, Captain C433 Assembly Program Participant C333 Freshman Reception Committee C23. The saying HGood things come in small packages fits Jimmy. His big smile, friendly manner, and sense of humor have won him many friends. Throughout the year, Jim's favorite pastime has been writing letters to a certain girl in Burlington. Vile agree with you, Jim-f'Some dish! B. F. A. Mercury ARNOLD JAMES PERRON Vocational Industrial B ig Ambition-To be successful in life F avorite Expression-Got it made! A version-Stuck up girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club C15, Cheerleader C35, Senior Play Cast C45, Assembly Program Participant C35, Junior Jamboree C45. If you should see a boy in the halls with a fancy haircut, that's our Arnold. Always ready with a smile and quick humor, Arnold makes friends easily. An avid sportsman, he is proficient in hunting, fishing, and skiing, especially the latter. Arnold's greatest satisfaction in B. F. A. has been passing U. S. History. PATRICIA ANN PERRON General Course B ig Ambition-To marry the 'tRight Person F avorite Expression-You don't know, do you? A version-Snakes, spiders and bugs HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort C35, Senior Supper Server Cl, 2, 35, Mercury Banquet Helper C1, 25, Home Economics Fashion Show Cl, 3, 45, Home Nursing Certificate C45, Junior Jamboree Usher C35. Our Pat is five feet two and a half, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. Out- wardly she may appear shy and unassuming, but inwardly she is bursting with fun and good spirits. Pat's big ambition is to marry the right guy and, by the looks of things, she has already found him. VERN ARD ROY PICARD General Course B ig Ambition-To retire at the ripe old age of 25 F avorite Expression-Feature That! A version-Fickle girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glee Club Cl, 25, Band Cl, 2, 35, All-State Band Cl, 2, 35, Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 45, Basketball C15, Varsity C2, 3, 45, Cheerleader C25, Ski Club C35, Assembly Program Participant Cl,2,-45 Graduation Usher C35, Librarian C45. Do you want a good time? Then we advise you to team up with Pikey. This 5' 75 hot rod fan is loads of fun to be with. Pikey expects to go to trade school, where we know he will be successful. His favorite pastime is 17 Walnut Street, he is terrific on skis, and skates, and plays a hot trumpet. Because of his sense of humor and ability to make and keep friends, 'tPikey will long be remembered by the class of '53 as an all-round great guy. THOMAS KING PIERCE College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To travel F avorite Expression-Pretty likely! A version--Fish HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play Business Staff C45, Football C15i Varsity C2, 3, 45, Basketball C1, 25, Varsity C3, 45, Baseball Cl. 25, Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 45, Student Council C45, Boys' State C35, Home Room President C45, Vice-President C15, Class Treasurer C25, Class President C45, Ski Club President C45, Vice-President C35, Graduation Usher C35, Leadership Training Course C2, 45, Sophomore Reception Committee C 25, Ivy Day Speaker C45. An organizer, a sports enthusiast, a swell all-round fellow, best describe Piercy , His even-tempered, likable personality has gained Tom a host of friends and made him one of the most popular of the seniors. Tommy's big ambition is to travel, and a. glance at his activities shows that no dust has gathered under his feet while at BFA. With his ambition and determination, we know Tom will get where he wants to go in the future. B. F. A. Mercury PATRICIA ELAINE PROUTY Pre- Nursing Course B ig Ambition-To be a good wife and mother F avorite Expression-Who, me? A version-U. S. History tests HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Alumni Editor C435 Senior Play Business Staff C435 Junior Jamboree Cast C135 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 435 Girls' Basketball .I. V. Cl, 235 Varsity C3, 435 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 435 Assembly Program Participant C23 5 Graduation Escort C 335 Junior Red Cross Committee C23 5 Sophomore Reception Committee C235 Dance Committee C435 Junior Jamboree Usher C335 Grinds Committee C435 Home Economics Fashion Show C435 Home Nursing Certificate C435 Ski Club C2, 335 New Year's Decorations C3, 43. Peppy Pat has hazel eyes, a friendly smile, and a terriffic talent on the guard's side of a basketball court. She recommends that BFA have more of such sports as soft ball and tennis. This dentist's daughter will keep up the family profession by studying dental hygiene. She says she has found a lot of satisfaction at BFA from her associations with others. Our never-failing crystal ball shows a bright future for this gal. HELEN SYLVIA RAND College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To travel F avoritc Expression-Why? A versionvSnakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES-Basketball CI, 235 Varsity C3, 435 Captain C435 Member of Executive Council C235 Home Room Officer C335 Ski Club C435 Assembly Program Participant C335 Graduation Escort C335 Senior Play Ticket Taker C435 Home Economics Fashion Show C435 Home Nursing Cer- tificate C435 Leadership Training C335 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 43. Swish! Sylvia Rand has made another basket. Sylvia is one of the taller members of the class. She has blue eyes, blond hair, and is a good friend to everyone. ller main interest seems to be in a certain boy Cboys?3 in the Junior Class. Next year Sylvia plans to study to be an X-Ray technici:1.n. WILLIAM LUCIEN REMILLARD V ocalfonal Industrial Course B ig Ambition-To own his own business F avorite Expression-For crying out loud A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Treasurer C335 Senior Supper Coin- mittee C435 Junior Jamboree Committee C335 Senior Play Usher C435 Vice- President of Home Room C135 Class Night Speaker C43. Billy is one of the best-natured boys of the senior class. If you see a hand- some. dark-halred fellow walking down the halls with a smile from ear to ear, t-hat's Billy. VVith his cheery disposition. and numerous other desirable qual- ities, we can be sure that Billy will succeed in whatever business he undertakes. HOWARD CAMPBELL RHODES, JR. College Preparatory Course B ib Ambition4To become a doctor F avorite Pastime-Dancing A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVlTIES: Class Vice-President C235 Class President C335 Glee Club Cl, 2, 335 Football C135 Varsity C2, 3, 435 Basketball C135 Varsity C2, 3, 435 Baseball CI3, Varsity C2, 3, 435 Football Co-Captain C435 D. A. R. Medal C435 Home Room Vice-President C235 Home Room President C335 Home Room Treasurer C435 Assembly Program Participant C335 Graduation Usher C335 Leadership Training Course C335 Freshman Reception Committee C235 Junior Prom Committee C335 .lunior Dance Committee C335 Junior Jam- boree Committec C335 Senior Play Usher C435 Vermont All-State Football- Second Team C 335 First Team C435 All-Northern League Basketball Team C335 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 435 All-Northern League Football Team C435 Northern League Football Player of the Year C43. Howie. a great guy with a wonderful personality, has left his mark here in BFA, as well as on the sports field. Just look at his honors! B. F A. Mercury CHRISTINE AUDREY RICE Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To be :1 schoolteacher F avorite Expression-Oh Golly A version-Boys HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Senior Play Business Staff C453 Glee Club C3, 453 Allied Youth C3, 453 Librarian C25: Grinds Committee C452 Commercial Awards: Complete Theory C453 60-word Speed Certificate C45: 80-word Speed Certificate C453 Typewriting Progress Certificate C353 Competent Typist C353 Superior Bookkeeping Certificate C353 Junior O. G. A. Certificate C45. Blue-eyed Chris is quiet, but don't let her fool you, for she has what it takes to create fun and to keep the boys guessing, Chris expects to teach school a few years from now and with her sweet disposition, it's a cinch that the pupils will be clamoring to be in her classes. NANCY RICH College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition-To be happy F avorite Expression-I don't know A version-Lobster HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff C3, 453 Glee Club Cl, 2, 35, B. F. A. Chorus C253 Band Cl, 2, 3, 45 All State Band C2, 3, 453 Intramural Basket- ball Cl, 2, 3, 453 Debating Club C253 Ski Club Cl, 2, 3, 453 Allied Youth C3, 453 Graduation Escort C353 Dance Committee C453 Mercury Dance Committee C453 New Year's Decorations C453 Ski Club Dance Committee C353 Christmas Dance Committee C453 Grinds Committee C453 Home Economics Fashion Show C453 Home Nursing Certificate C453 Senior Play Usher C1l5. Nancy is one of our most popular senior girls. She is always present in class get-togethers and is in the middle of the fun. Some of her hobbies are collecting recipes and horse statues. Nancy has made quite a record scholas- tically, also, always being on the honor roll. Though Nan hasn't played any sport, she is a great fan and as a team pulls up for out-of-town games, they seldom fail to see Nancy's stationwagon in the parking lot. Always friendly and lots of fun, Nancy is sure to get a lot out of life. KATHLEEN MAY RILEY General Course B ig Ambition-To be a successful nurse F avorite Expression-Are you chugging? A version-Oysters and shrimp HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Treasurer C45Q Mercury Staff C3, 453 Senior Play Prompter C453 Senior Play Business Staff C455 Junior Jamboree Prompter Cl, 2, 3, 453 Christmas Play Prompter C353 Glee Club C23 3, 453 Band Cl, 25, All-State Band Cl, 253 Assembly Pianist C3, 453 Assembly Program Committee C3, 45 3 Assembly Program Participant C25 3 Graduation Escort C351 Librarian C2, 353 Sub-Freshman Day Committee C153 Dance Committee C453 Junior Jamboree Committee C 35: Junior Prom Committee C 35, Senior Supper Committee C453 Grinds Committee C45Q Home Economics Fashion Show C1. 45, Senior Supper Waitress C353 Home Nursing Certificate C45 3 Class Night Speaker C45. Fun to be with, and a wonderful friend-that's Kathleen. Her willingness and cooperation in doing a job well has been proven often at B. F. A. As a pianist, she has provided enjoyment many times in a spare moment. Kathleen travels approximately 100 yards to school each day, which is probably the shortest distance of anyone attending B. F. A. BERNARD HENRY RIVERS Vocational Agriculture Course B ig Ambition-To be a barber F avorite Expression-CCensored5 A version-Women smokers HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Band C1, 2, 353 All-State Band Cl, 2, 353 As- sembly Participant C253 F. F. A. 'Treasurer C453 F. F. A. Basketball C2, 3, 451 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2. 3, 45, Home Room Officer C453 Ski Club C25. 'fBernie is one of our senior boys who belongs to the Naval Reserves in Burlington. It will be 'fAnchors Aweigh for this lad this summer, so he says. His favorite pastime is 20 Edward Street. Bernard's second big ambition is to play in a big name band and to develop a good style. B. F. A. Mercury JON BEEMAN SANBORN College Preparalory Course B ig Ambition-To be manager of J. C. Penney Co., Inc., store F avorite Expression-I doubt the accuracy of your statement A version-Fish with bones in them IIONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff 12, 3, 45, Senior Play Cast 1453 Junior Jamboree Cast 11, 2, 35, Glee Club 11, 2, 3, 45, All-State Chorus 1453 Assistant Football Manager 12, 35, Manager 145, Cheerleader 11, 2, 35, Boys' State 135, Allied Youth 13, 45, Assembly Program Participant 12, 3, 45, Jlllillfgl' Red Cross Committee 135, Dance Committee 145, Class Night Speak- er 4 . Jon, one of our luckier classmates who has the future well mapped out, plans to attend A. I. C. this coming fall. At present he is gaining plenty of practical knowledge in business techniques by holding a job at Pcnney's. If Jon can't be found in the store or cruising about in his jalopy, it's a safe bet that he's rehearsing fo1' another fine performance in some play. We feel certain that Jon, with his unfailing ambition and friendly manner, will succeed in achieving his goal. RICHARD ALDEN SEARS Commercial Course B ig Ambition-To go to a topdght automotive styling school F avorite Expression-Oh Nuts!! A version-Girls that smoke HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Ticket Seller at Senior Play 145, Glee Club 115, Librarian 115. Richard is one of the quiet boys of the Senior Class. He has to travel 10 miles to school each day which has prevented him from participating in many school activities, but he has always been interested in them. ELEANOR JOYCE SMART Commercial Course B ig AmbitionfTo be happy F avorite Pastime-Sewing and Cooking A version-Drunkards HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class Secreta1'y 125, Student Council Treas- urer 145, Glee Club 125, Basketball J. V. 11, 25, Varsity 13, 45, Intramural basketball 11, 2. 3, 45, Red Cross Representative 115, Home Room President 12, 45, Complete Theory Certificate 145, Junior O. G. A. Certificate 135: O. G. A. Membership 145 , 60-word Shorthand Certificate 145, Typewriting Progress Certificate 135, Competent Typist Certificate 135, Graduation Es- cort 135, Junior Prom Committee 135, Sophomore Reception 125: Red Cross Committee 115, Home Economics Fashion Show 11, 45, Home Nursing Cer- tificate 145, Sub-Freshman Day Committee 145. The Hashy, competent guard whom you have seen at basketball games is none other than Red . Equally as capable with the sewing needle as she is with the basketball, Eleanor has won wide acclaim among her friends for her chic outfits. However, her present principal interest is riding in a light gray Mercury with her one-and-only. MILLICENT RUTH SWISLER General Course B ig Ambition'-To be happy F avorite Expression-That's the way it goes! A version-Terror movies HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Staff Feature Writer 145, Basket- ball Junior Varsity 11, 25, Varsity 13, 45, Intramural Basketball 11, 2, 3, 45, Ski Club 125, Assembly Program Participant 145, Graduation Escort 135, Graduation Usher 125, Junior Red Cross Committee 135, Dance Committee 145, Junior Prom Committee 135, Freshman Dance Committee 115, Senior Play Usher 145, Girls' State 135, Red Cross Nursing Certificate 145, Home Room Officer 135, Grinds Committee 145, Class Night Speaker 145. An all-round good sport, Milly Swisler would rate tops in any graduating class. She has been an important factor in the success of the basketball squad, and has also participated in many other school and community activities. Next year she plans to attend college to study nursing, and we know that with her winning smile and good sense of humor, Milly will be making many new friends in the career she has chosen. B. R A. Mercury ROBERT WILLIAM TATRO General Course B ig Ambition-To make a cool million F avorite Expression-Drop Dead A version-All girls HONORS AND ACTIVITIEST Executive Council C435 Home Room Officer C433 Assembly Program Participant C435 Junior Red Cross Committee C335 Sub-Freshman Day Committee C135 Senior Supper Committee C43 g Senior Play Committee C432 Intramural Basketball C2, 3, 43: Librarian C2, 3, 43. Bob is one of the boys from Sheldon who travel back and forth every day. Bob is of medium height, is a lot of fun to be with, and always has a smile for you when he meets you in the hall and on the street. Even though his chief aversion is all girls he has a certain interest in a. former St. Mary's student. Who she, Bob? ROBERT THIBAULT Vocational Industrial Course B ig Ambition-To live a useful and happy life F avorite Expression-Ain't that a bat-head! A version-Drinking and smoking HONORS AND ACTIVITIES-Senior Play Ticket Taker C-13 g Audio Visual Aids Staff C2, 33. Bob is one of the quietest boys of the class. He hails from St. Albans Town and commuting from there each day has prevented his entering into extra-curricular activities. Bob's favorite hobbies are reading, listening to good music, and not omitting, of course, seeing a certain dark-haired senior girl. We are sure Bob will succeed in his big ambition. MAX ALFRED TREPANIER, JR. Vocational Induslrial Course B ig Ambition-To enter a Diesel school F avorite Expression-Snap out of it A version-Silly girls, winter, school Max is one of the boys who claims he dislikes teachers. We can't imagine why, because he has never been in any trouble that we know of. He says his hobby is motorcycling. So if you happen to hear something that sounds like an airplane taking off, don't worry, for it-'s just Max. RONALD JOSEPH TOOF General Course B ig Ambition-To marry a rich widow F avorite Pastime-Baseball A lias Tussle HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Class President C235 Baseball Cl, 2, 33g As- sembly Program Participant C33g Home Room Secretary-Treasurer C33. Full of fun and pep describes Ronnie. Outside of school hours, Ronnie's time has been well spent in coaching the Little League, as assistant coach of the Rockets, and in coaching Holy Angels' to the Gold Medal Championship. There could not be a more loyal friend than Ronnie. With his friendly manner and pleasing personality, we'll be around for a loan from Tussle when he achiev- es his big ambition. B. F. A. Mercury CAROLYN MARY URQUHART College Preparatory Course B ig Ambition4To be a successful pearl stringer F avorite Expression-I don't dare use itl A version-Onions and strong cheese HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Mercury Feature Writer C35, Editorial Writer C455 Senior Play Cast C455 Senior Play Publicity Staff C455 Junior .Iamboree Cast Cl, 3, 45, .Junior Jamboree Promptcr C255 Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 455 Band Cl, 2, 3, 45, All-State Band Cl, 2, 3, 455 Assembly Pianist C2, 355 Girls State C355 Allied Youth C355 Assembly Program Participant C3, 455 Librarian C353 Dance Committee C3, 455 New Year's Decorations C3, 455 Grinds Com- mittee C45g Home Economics Fashion Show C355 Graduation Speaker C45. Lyn, one of our vivacious blondes with a ready smile, has always kept herself busy during her four years at BFA. Besides achieving high honors in the scholastic field, Lyn has participated in many extra-curricular activities. Certainly all of us have heard Lyn and her HFig Newton, an important section of the clarinet quartette. RENICE DUANE VALLEE C'ommercz7al Course B ig Ambition-To be a business manager F avorite ExpressionwOh, beans! A version!-Poor sports HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Glce Club Cl, 2, 3, 455 Girls, Basketball, J. V. Cl, 25, Varsity C3, 455 Student Council, Secretary C45, Executive Council C355 Home Room Secretary-Treasurer C455 Allied Youth, Secretary C35, Publicity Committee C455 Assembly Program Participant C2, 45 5 Intramural Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 455 Graduation Escort C355 Junior Red Cross Committee C155 Dance Committee C455 Sophomore Reception Committee C255 United Nations Trip Delegate C355 Junior Jamboree Usher C355 Senior Play Usher C455 Home Economics Fashion Show C455 Home Nursing Certificate C455 Senior Supper Waitress C355 Complete Theory Award C455 60-Word Speed Test C455 80-VVOrd speed test C455 Competent Typist Award C355 Superior Bookkeeping C355 O. B. E. Pin C355 O. G. A. Membership C455 Sub-Freshman Day Committee C45. Renee is a friendly gal who deserves her great popularity. Wonder why her favorite color is Navy Blue? A good scholar whose name is familiar on the Honor Roll, Renee hopes to attend a business college and then, like all girls, she wants to be happily married. DONALD HAROLD WARD Vocational Industrial Course B ig Ambition-To be a mechanic F avorite School SubjectAMath A version4School A quiet. good-looking lad, Donald drives Cor rather races5 ten miles to B. . A. from Sheldon every morning in his Hjalopf' He has made a name for himself these last two years by participating in the Golden Gloves tournament. This year he was the only representative from B. F. A. Donald likes math very much. Speaking of 'tlikesf' could by any chance his favorite dish be Rice? 'TI JOSEPHINIC MARION WEBSTER General Course B ig Ambitioni'l'o travel abroad F avorite Expression-Don't tell me A version-Snakes HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Graduation Escort C355 Typewriting' Progress Certihcatc C355 Allied Youth C3, 45, Allied Youth Program Committee C455 Home Nursing Certificate C45: Home Economics Fashion Show C455 Junior Jamboree Usher C355 Senior Play Usher C455 Glee Club C3, 455 Mercury Sol- icitor C455 Grinds Committee C455 Junior O. G. A. Certificate C455 Community Concert Usher C455 Home Economics Fashion Show Committee C45. A bright smile and a friendly 'tHi, best describe our Jo. Although a seemingly quiet girl, she is always ready for fun and a good laugh. Being very energetic, Jo is sure to rate tops in anything that she does. B. F A. Mercury J SUSAN VVHlTl'l College Preparafory Course B ig A-Xinbitioni'l'o graduate from college F avorite Expression-Just fine and dandy A versionfFast drivers HONORS AND AC'llIVl'l'll'lS: Nlercury Stall' C455 Basketball Junior Var- mural Basketball fl, 2, 3, 45g Ski Club 52, 3, 43, Assembly Program Partici- pant 53. LU: Graduation liseort C2, 353 Librarian C3Dg Dance Committee CLD, Freshman Reception Committee C253 Senior Play Usher Mig Crinds Com- mittee Clip Home lrlconomir-s Show C453 Home Nursing Certifieate C41 Suzie, the speed of the basketball team, can be seen zipping around school with a friendly greeting for every one. She enjoys knitting, dancing, and U. S. History. Her greatest satisfaction in BFA comes from being chosen for Girls' State, which she certainly deserved. Sue wishes there eould be solid session every day of the week We are sure Sue will always have the energy to be suvcressful in later life just as she has been in BFA. 1952. Northern League Champs First Row Left to Right: Ricfhard Chynoweth. John Bushey, Edward Bailey, Wendell Gilbert, Thomas Pierce, Thomas llall, Rodney Richards, Richard Morton, Robert Guyette, Roddy Vallee, John Jean. Second Row Left to Right: Roger Luneau, Peter Bostwiek, Rodger Edmonds, Robert Brown, James llodet, Walter Buker, Howard Rhodes, Howard lleald, Carl Benham, Maurice Bouchard, Thomas Mc:Caulley, Richard Brooks, Richard Chadwick, David Bell. Third Row Left to Right: Kenneth Fairbanks, Landon Rich, Thomas Cummings, Gordon Boomhower, Richard Wilson, Jackson Boonihower, Lynn Wood, Wayne Young, Chester Lampman, William Crocker, Roy Fortin, Dennis De Montigny. Fourth Row Left to Right: Allen llodet, David Berry, Donald Fortin, l hillip Watson. 'l'honias Starr, William J Chambers, Jon Sanborn. Fifth Row Left to Right: Coach Robert White, George Brown, Ass't, Coach Chet Massa. sity Cl, 25, Varsity C3, 433 Girls' State H353 Home Room Cffieer Clip Intra- B. R A. Mercury 41 iffy:lvt'5l,C'Nllvi'D1lG'Nllvi'5lC'Nlsvi'25lC'NllviC5l'G'N11vi'5l'C.'N1lvi?3l'G'N1lvi'.5l'G'NlnviC5l'G'NnuviC'Jll'G'N1.vp'5V 'f' ' Hall of 01448 ' '4 '43 2KlQ,44iis4,9Ac,aAI'swim'isegiqgaalvsfgycpalIeeagxcaawumogcaalfwsgodlfwagwallewlculvewlculldjlxa Boy Superlatives Runners-Up Girl Superlatives Runners-Up Edward Bailey Thomas Hall Maurice Bouchard William Remillard Thomas Hall Frank Nardine William Remillard Howard Rhodes Howard Rhodes Bernard Rivers Howard Rhodes Dennis dolVlontigny Thomas Hall Gerald Coon Robert Thibault Jon Sanborn Arnold Perron Robert Tatro Robert Ladue William Rcmillard Arthur Ashton Howard Dodds Frank Nardine Frank Nardine Milford Donner Robert Longway William Remillard Howard Rhodes Howard Dodds Carl Benham Thomas Hall Ronald Toof Dennis deMontigny Edward Bailey Edward Bailey Thomas Pierce Ronald Toof Gerald Coon Thomas Pierce Thomas Hall Frank Nardine Robert Ladue Robert Ladue Carl Benham Ted Bachmann Ted Bachmann Howard Dodds James Pare James Pare Thomas Pierce Robert Tatro Jon Sanborn Thomas Pierce Thomas Hall Frank Nardine Raymond Gaboury Most Popular Friendliest Most dignified Most pleasing personality Class Comedian Most likely to succeed Best looking Best Athlete Luckiest Best musician Best all-around Best scholar Happiest Class chatterbox Quietest Best Actor-Actress Best dancer Biggest bluffer Most pep Nicest smile Most conscientious Smoothest line Best extra-curricular worker Most cooperative Most fun to be with Most dependable Prettiest hair Susan Gaines Susan Gaines Pauline Montagne Susan Gaines Patricia Fitzgerald Carolyn Urquhart Nancy Catlin Sylvia Rand Millicent Swisler Patricia Fitzgerald Susan Gaines Carolyn Urquhart Nancy Alexander Patricia Fitzgerald Romona Mayhew Nancy Foster Patricia Finn Patricia Prouty Jeannette Bilodeau Claire Chevrier .Josephine Webster Susan Larrow Susan Gaines Pauline Montague Patricia Fitzgerald Renee Vallee Nancy Catlin Renee Vallee Jean McMahon Nancy Catlin Carolyn Urquhart J eau McMahon Susan Larrow Nancy Foster Jean McMahon Barbara LaPan Jeannette Bilodeau Nancy Catlin Sylvia Rand Nancy Foster Jeannette Bilodeau Susan Larrow Eleanor Smart Joyce Goodwin Nancy Catlin Jean McMahon Susan Larrow Joan Bisson Jean McMahon Renee Vallee Jean McMahon Kathleen Riley Susan Gaines Kathleen Riley Susan Gaines Kathleen Riley Madonna Paquette W 4 I ' v ffm Vi iiiwi B. F. A. Mercury p M i 2 A .zgfi . f i'g' ,get ggi.. is 5- A , , 1 :-A:: L tx ' ,1rs'?.f Zi -D QR , ' si O ,-V 5 . in gd 'Q Q f f'jV 'b ' . Q E .. .-V,:. V .. 53.21 ff T Y ,ff t , 'i L Q Lg.. ai A W gf n W' ' T0 BECQME AN IMPORTANT PERSON . . . A iob that you'Il enioy- A iob with responsibilities loin the friendly family at the Telephone Company. Work for a company that's known and respected everywhere. You'll meet all kinds of interesting people, work in pleasant surroundings, earn good pay right from the start, with regular raises. And of course, there are vacations with pay, and other telephone benefits. Ask friends of yours that work for the Tele- phone Company. Ask about the security of a tele- phone job, the opportunities for advancement, the important work you can do. Come in and talkwith us. We'll fill in the de- tails on important telephone jobs open for girls finishing High School. Do it now so you'll have a head start. The Nzw ENGLAND IEIEIIIIIIIIE s. THEGRAPH B. F A. Mercury THE SPENCER HOTEL AND GRILL C. A. KELLEY 38 SOUTH MAIN OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 WM. DOOLIN and COMPANY The Store Where I t I s Always a Pleasure To Shop SANITARY SUPPLY c0.', INC. 18 LAKE STREET-ST. ALBANS Plumbing and Heating PERMUTIT WATER SOFTENERS WILLIAMS OIL-O-MATIC BURNER Call 685 for Information B. R A. Mercury 45 CONGRATULATIONS W. B. FQNDA 'ONGRATULATIONS cslmntwims COMPANY Q ' Lumber Coal Fuel O'l and F1-Om .IOHNNYIS SHOE SHOP 159 Lake Street Y 7 1 Building Material Sinee 1873 Tel. 1035 St. Albans, Vt. SEAWALL STUDIO LEMNAH'S HARDWARE Tel. 118 MEATS and GROCERIES 166 Federal St. Phone 1539 St. Albans, Vermont O' EDDIE'S MARKET NATIONAL ARM Y STORES headquarters for Work-Camp and Sport Clothing 30 North Main Street St. Albans, Vt. THE DAIRY BAR LUNCIIES and SODA 345 So. Main Street COIIIC ln and See Our Display of LANE CEDAR CHIGSTS G. A. 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' T IIOUG TON'S NT CORRECT GRADUATING APPAREL F01 Young Men Graduates OUTFITTERS FROM HEAD TO FOOT R- M O R T O N' S T Appropriate Gifts for Graduates P , I I Q! 1TON!IRATULATIONS M NORTH COUNTRY PRESS I 1 I,lIl'1I'l'IllflI' l,l'ill1f'l'-V W T I3-I5 Q'c-lun-n'St.r1-1-t Sl. .xllllilli Yl'l'Ill B. F. A. Mercury 53 ' 1, ,, TTY' V W in V ' Y ' W ffn A Y' ' l l MARTIN'S L. R. JONES l DUTCHER HOME LAUNDRY Florist Irvmg ,lIartm, Prop. DRUG CO. Complete Superior Lzuiudry Btfitllllflll Flowcrs Service, Special Care Given to I 1 K, V 1 1 Silk Goods dm bl NU' Maul N' Pirfk-Up and Delivery SerViCel Floral gX1'I'ZlIlg0I110lllS H2 U I 1 24 llour Servivo yours 111 JHSIIIOSS . l For All Occfzrsiolis l Phone 1218 28 Brainerd St. St. Albans ADAMS NORM'S FOOD STORE HOME BAKE SHOP POWERS PHARMACY I. G. A. 200 South Main St. Hvlv ljpliffvpy' Clul-,sale ,Drugs 11110110 Tel. 835 l'1'vsc1'Zpti01z.s Szzcccssor lo lf. E. Palmer Upon vvcirinqs SWEENY'S CROSS BROS. MARKET ' HARDWARE I9 Lukv SI. Sl. 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Mercury JOLLY JEAN'S CUSTARD STAND AND SNACK BAR WHERE YOU CAN GET FROZEN CUSTARD AND HOME COOKED FOOD Dawn MacArthur, Mgr. Jolly Jean MacArthur, Asst. All Lake Street St. Albans, Vt. OUR BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE TO EACH MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 53 THE STUDIO THEATRE P. F. GIROUX FURNITURE CO. PARLOR FURNITURE ,pf- 4 CEDAR CHESTS BUSHEY'S SPORTING GOODS STORE 16 Kingman St. St. Albans, Vt. Direct Agent for Spalding, Wilson and Rawlings Sporting Goods ,Xa St. Albans, Vt- Toys, Wheel Goods, Fishing Tackle, Telephone 628 Guns , Mk, Artists Supplies and Hobbies l 56 B. F. A. Mercury SWANTON LIME WORKS, INC. CR USHICD STONE FUR DRIVICWAYS PARKINC I Olb l L'0XCRE'l'lC WOR li Our large stockpiles and loading facilities assure prompt service AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE SWANTUN, VERMONT Tel. 319 I I, L' I. ff 4 ,f N A'- r'l fit 1 w V ,iffy S-Qi '---4 --N,,,1.., ,, ,,-xquaxvmlh--if ,Z f .1 V. 4 f I VV g f 1' -A' U A- fr fr ,,,........e . V. , 4:71, 4 vi H STOLLMAN'S C'l'he first store on Lake Sw Dresses you like at prices you like to pay! ' rs U BERNS OLS 30 North Marin St. zu lilllc .slorc lim! is fl'ijfCl'lfllf.y B. F. A. Mercury CON ORAT ULATIONS FROM EN DICOTT JOHNSON CONGRATULATIONS HATCH HARDWARE CO TWIGG'S INC. CON ORATULATION S TO THIS CLASS OF 1953 Arrow N I,Ll1'It3.l1 Sportsweax Sport Coats and Slacks Manhattan Shirts CONGRATULATIONS FROM BLUE LION GRILL 71 NO. MAIN STREET ST. ALBANS, VERMONT 4 B. lf. A. Mercury xii? L Q lm X Qu Q., , , s i950 NEAR RY GHAMPLAIWS SPARKLING WATER Nom' lmy flllllllllllillllk SDill'lillllj.C waters Stamcls tllv school wr- love. Fm' hor glory and hor lmnm' May wc oyc-1' prow. C'IlUlil'S Tlmllggll llu- llc-cling yn-:ws muy pam us, Lot us IIOVGI' fail lfyvrmoro to sing hor pralisvs. II:1il,S1. .X.,l1:1il! Dvzu' tllc friclldships that halve lmound us, Deep in cvory heart. May ilu-ir sweetness ncycr ln-:wc us As thc yours depart. When lllc paths of life soc-lu tll'Clll'j'. Sad the clzlys and l7lll0, May tho loyalty that lmuml ns Still lw uvm-I' lyl'll0l Clxurus Vlmrus Year Book 1953 Year Book 1953 1 ORROWER1