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

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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.

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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?

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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.