Brattleboro Union High School - Colonel Yearbook (Brattleboro, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1949 volume:

vor. XLIV JUNE, 1949 NO, 4 5511014 C Q x 'la Q-3.3 The Dial Board 9917 Editor-in-Chief NANCY FITZGERALD Asst. Editor-in-Chief JEAN STOCKWELL Business Manager ROBERT GIBSON Asst. Business Manager DAVID MANLEY Art Editor JULIA BANKS Asst. Art Editors ALICE THAYER MARILYN CHICKERING Q ASSOCIATE EDITORS Yonnie Ballas Barbara Berry Anton Campanella Marilyn Cooke Mary Elizabeth IrislI Frances LaRosa. Nancy Lofstedt Marlene Semeraro Mary Hopkins Warren Lazelle 43 FACULTY ADVISOR Harold L. Chaffey my J xx Xb gi. CONTENTS , ' PAGE Commencement Program . . . 2 Dedication ............ . 5 Principal A. Wiggin . . . . 4 President's Address . . . . 5 Class Song . . . Ivy Ode ..... . 5 Our Falling Water Table ...... . 6 Modern Vermont Handicrafters . . . . 7 The Brooks Library ....,......... . 8 Royall Tyler-jurist Extraordinary . . . 10 Class History Illustrated Cut Class Prophecy Class Will . . . Class Officers . The Graduates Illustrated Cut Group Pictures Advertisers . . 14 . 19 .. 22 . .23 .. 24 . 57 , 38 .. 46 ' 'l' ... .'. '55-all vit Published in November, March, May and June by the students of the High School at Brattleboro, Vermont. Subscription, 31.50 a year in advanceg single copy 40C Entered at Brattleboro, Vt., Post Oliice as second-class matter. All business communications should be addressed to the Business Manager The Dial, Brattleboro, Vt. All other communications to the Editor-in-Chief. COMMENCEMENT, 1949 Faculty of Bfallleboro Higla School Principal, Mr. Joseph A. Wiggin Mrs. Ann Baldwin Mr. Albert S. Blood Mr. Ralph. L. Burgess Mrs. Ora Jane Burns Miss Harriet Canedy Mr. Harold L. Chaffey Mrs. Rachel L. Chaffey Mr. Charles C. Davis Miss Elisabeth Edland Miss Ruth Ellison Mr. Herbert P. Fiedler Mr. Burton W. Gregg Miss Gunhild Isackson Miss Leila S. Knapp Miss Elizabeth D. Lord Mr. Carl H. Miller Mr. Torsten J. Miller Mr. Andrew Natowich Mrs. Arlene Royce Mr. Eric P. Scott Mr. Paul F. Stockwell Mr. E. Gordon Thomas Mr. Charles E. Vose Miss Mildred Ward Ojjlicerr of the Clan of 1949 Preridenl, Anton Joseph Campanella Vice-President, Persis Dana Luke Trearurer, David Francis Genero PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT WEEK 1949 W Sunday, june Twelve l BACCALAUREATE EXERCISES, CENTRE l I CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 8:00 o'clock REVEREND FRED H. MILLER All Souls Church l l Monday, june Tlairleen l CLASS BANQUET AND DANCE l Hotel Brooks, 7:00 o'clock Tnerday, jane Fourteen GRADUATION EXERCISES, COMMUNITY BUILDING 8:00 o'clock Secretary, Nancy Rae Lofstedt ' These oflicers are also the Executive Committee of the Class Clair Motto- The Seeds of Knowledge Cannot I Wednerday, june 'Fifteen f LAST ASSEMBLY, HIGH SCHooL, 8:00 A.M. 1 ALUMNI PARADE, 7:00 P.M. followed by Grow into Weeds? ALUMNI REUNION, COMMUNITY BUILDING Clair Flower-Mountain Laurel Thwmfdyl june Sixteen Clan Color:-Green and White l CLASS PICNIC, HAPGOOD POND, 1:00 to 7:00 P.M. PROGRAM R GRADUATION EXERCISES Tuefday Evening, june Fourleen March- School Cadets Raymond ' Vocal Solo, Like A Dream Qfrom Martha J BRATTLEBORO HIGH sCHooL ORCHESTRA F 1010111 ROBERT HENRY BURNS Processional- Pomp and Circumstancen Elgar ffM0dem Vermont Handicraftersn , , EAN FRANCES STOCKWELL Invocation-Rev. john W. Norris J Our Falling Water Table Klchefublm SOHgU BOI'il2fol?2J,ey SHERMAN CASE WRIGHT Echo-Song di Largo Announcement of Honors and Award of Prizes BRATTLEBORO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR President's Address ANTON JOSEPH CAMPANELLA Royall Tyler-jurist Extraordinary NANCY RAE LOFSTEDT The Brooks Library MARY FRANCES LAROSA PRINCIPAL JOSEPH A. WIGGIN Presentation of School Directors' Award MRS. MARION R. I-IOOPER Presentation of Diplomas MR. ERNEST v. BARRE, Chairman of School Directors Class Song Words by NANCY ALICE FITZGERALD Benediction E I 1 , N w N FOR HER SUPERLATIVE KNOWLEDGE AND HER INSPIRING INTERPRETATION OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CIVILIZATIONQ FOR HER CONSTANT HELP AND DEVOTION AS ADVISER TO THE STUDENT COUNCILQ FOR HER ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT OF GIRLS' ATHLETICSQ AND FOR HER STEADFAST WILLINGNESS TO ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE WHOLE-HEARTEDLY IN ALL STUDENT ACTIVITIES- WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO RUTH EMILY ELLISON 3 V ' 4 PRINCIPAL JOSEPH A. WYIGGIN 4 PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS Friends, Alumni, Faculty, and Fellow Stu- clents: E are the sixty-first class to graduate from the ivy- wclad Brattleboro High School. Four years ago the class of forty-nine entered the halls of B. H. S. at a mo- ment when the entire world was gripped by a state of chaos and turmoil. We are now graduating at a time when all indications point to better days, and show that the world will regain its footing on the tread-mill of time. We realize, however, that this desired change can- not be accomplished if we do not use our resourceful- ness and our youth. We must be ready to combat obstacles with which we are not familiar. We must meet the challenges that life presents. This is one undertaking in which we cannot fail and must not fail, for we are the backbone of a great nation-the greatest nation. Ufass Song Tune: 'Cruising Down the River E'VE sailed along these last four years, wled by a single star, And through a sea of laughs and tears, Its light has shone afar, Our ships are made of book and thought- Wherever We may steer- No matter what new ports are sought- One star will guide us here. Chorus: IAILING down the river, or strolling neath the moon, Our thoughts of you will steal back through The years like some sweet tune, The melody of mem'ries will haunt us night and noon, And days to come will weave a symphony from our old tune, The friends we made will never fade, Though far away we roam, Proms and games, familiar names Will draw our hearts back home, Golden days can't tarnish , they're always bright and new- So, B. H. S., we'll never really say goodbye to you. -Nancy Alice Fitzgerald UNE hundred years ago another group of '49ers set out to taste the wine of adventure. Their road was unknown, untried, and almost unconquerable. Yet, with determination and courage they succeeded in pioneering -in developing a great part of our land. Whether we be gold-seekers or goal-seekers, we must have the initiative, the determination, and the training to persevere. We will do our best to succeed. We wish to thank the faculty for their invaluable aid, advice, and unending patience. We will try to fulfill our obligations to the townspeople of Brattleboro. We will strive to safeguard and to preserve our homes and our land. It is my pleasure to welcome you to these commence- ment exercises and to ask you to share the feeling of this class of nineteen hundred forty-nine. -Anton jofeph Cazmpanella .Huy Ode Tune: Forever and Ever FOREVER and ever Our hearts will be true, Dear school, forever, We'll cherish you, Now that we are parting From your ivied walls, We'1l ne'er forget you, Tho' a bright, new future calls. Forever and ever We'll gladly recall Days here where ivy Grows green and tall, The lessons youive taught us Our future will bless, So now goodbye, Good luck to Dear Old B. H. S. Chorus : wE'LL hold sweet memories Forever For every heart Through each year, So we'll say goodbye to our Alma mater, now, And forever we'll keep her spirit dear. -joyfe Lee LaFl4m Q we OUR FALLING WATER TABLE SHORT time ago, a friend commented about my being chosen as a class speaker. He asked, What are you going to talk about ? Our Falling Water Table, I answered. He replied, Why do you want to discuss a thing like that? It doesn't concern usll' It is this sort of indifference that is worse than the problem itself. More in the past few years than ever before, engineers have been becoming aware that the water table, that is, the depth to which one must drill to reach water, is increas- ing by leaps and bounds. Farmers in the San Joaquin valley have found it necesary to drill to as great a depth as four thousand feet to secure a suflicient supply. The famous King Ranch in Texas is finding it increasingly diflicult to maintain an adequate water supply. The drought in the fall of 1948 brought this fact home to us. All over the surrounding- country, wells that had never before given a bit of trouble were drying up, springs were going dry, streams were being reduced to a mere trickle, all this was so because we had thrown away, burned, and torn down Mother Nature's ingenious con- trivances that control water movement. We heedlessly cut trees, literally skinned the forests , we plowed fields that should never have been brought into cultiva- tion, we pumped water from deep wells faster than it could possibly be returned to the earth. Every year nature stores 50,000 acre-feet of water in the earth, that is enough liquid to cover 50,000 acres one foot deep. Unfortunately for them, farmers in the Texas Panhandle withdrew 750,000 acre-feet of water in one season. That's fifteen times as much as nature can possibly put back. In the Elroy area of Arizonafs Pinal Country, water is being pumped out eleven times as fast as it can naturally be put back. In Maricopa County it is being mined eighteen times faster, while Arizona's aver- age is twice as rapid. Government geologists have found that, in southern Arizona, the water table has dropped 55 feet in 6 years. California is suffering the same fate. At Coalings, in that state, drinking water must be hauled from sources forty-five miles away. Why? Because the wells have been made so deep to find water that they have struck brine, thus destroying their use. Long Beach, California, resi- dents aren't importing water yet, but the thought of brine is giving them many a headache. Their wells are now as much as seventy-five feet below sea-level. Al- ready in possession of a two-mile beach-head, this salty invader is advancing at the rate of several hundred feet every year, townsfolk talk of constructing an under- ground concrete wall to halt this dangerous advance. BUT it isnlt only the West that is having this trouble. The water table at Louisville, Kentucky has dropped forty feet in ten years, at Indianapolis, it is down as much as fifty feet, Baltimore pumping had to be reduced at the beginning of the war because salt water had been struck. Philadelphia's water is tasting more like Epsom salts every year, Brooklyn's supply took on a rank, musty taste as the wells went thirty-five feet below sea-level. Why ? you ask. The reason is that, in this modern world, industries must have enormous quantities of water to maintain our present standard of production. European nations use as little as one-fourth as much water as we do, but compare the two standards of living! . There is a great demand for water in our country. It takes 65,000 gallons to produce a ton of steel-all is used chiefly for cooling purposes. Seven to ten gallons help to produce a gallon of gasoline. It takes fifteen gal- lons of water to make a gallon of beer. Eight hundred thousand gallons irrigate one acre of oranges. To grow an acre of wheat, and in order to provide the required water, it is necessary to flood the field to a depth of fifteen inches. When we get around to making synthetic fuel from coal or shale, it may take as much as 50,000,- 000 gallons for each industrial plant per day. Where is all this water to come from? Much of it will have to be taken from wells, for more than half of our daily sup- ply-20 billion gallons-comes from under ground. Enough water falls on the United States to cover the country to a depth of thirty inches. Unfortunately, it does not fall as evenly as that. There are areas in the Pacific Northwest, near the Gulf of Mexico, and in the Smoky Mountains, where as much as five feet of water falls each year. In California there are two kinds of weather- perfect, which means all sunshine, and un- usualfi San Diego calls itself heaven on earth because rain falls but nine days a year. Rain is rare in the South- west from May through September. The fertile land there is largely a reclaimed, semi-desert area that is culti- vated by grace of water taken from underground and from rivers. Things are coming to a pretty pass when a farmer must milk the clouds by sowing them with dry-ice pettets in order to obtain a sufficient water supply! LTHOUGH California and Arizona are running out of water, neither state has thought it necessary to adopt laws requiring as much as a permit for a man who wants to dig a well. These two states are not the only ones. Only eight have laws governing the use of underground water. In the others, a man is free to punch a hole down into the earth until he strikes water. If he drains off a neighbor's supply in the process-well, that's too bad! There's nothing any one can do about it. Most of the eight states passed their laws because of acute necessity. The Roswell Basin in New Mexico had great wells that yielded 9,000,000 gallons daily. By 1925, many of these had stopped flowing. The artesian water levels went down. As the water table sank, interest fclilllillllfd on page IU MODERN VERMONT I-IANDICRAFTERS ERMONT, with all its breath-taking scenery and vast vopportunities for recreation, may seem to the out- of-stater a very enticing piece of Paradise. However, many of its inhabitants have discovered that it is impos- sible to make a living solely on landscape. Today one of Vermont's foremost headaches is the problem of keeping its citizens-those ranging from twenty to forty- five years of age-within its boundaries. The small in- come from farms and industries has not been sufiicient for many. Therefore, to earn an additional sum of money, these people, with the encouragement of the State Department at Montpelier, have turned to handi- craft. Even a special commission entitled The Arts and Crafts Service was organized in 1941 to work directly with these craftsmen. The state legislature also set up a revolving fund for those who might need supplies for their work in arts and crafts. One recipient of this worthwhile aid was a woman who lived in a densely-wooded area near the Quebec border. A mere loan of 356.19 enabled her to knit lovely, fleece-lined mittens. She profited considerably upon their sale in a smart New York shop where the Vermont Commission placed her items. Incidentally, she has encountered certain opposition in her new occupation. While her conservative husband is constantly exclaiming over what poor taste the New Yorkers have in purchasing -knitted products fmeaning her modernistic designsj, bears stubbornly persist in raiding her sheep. Being isolated far from a town or village in the middle of winter is no discouraging note to any crafts- man. Scheduled to give a demonstration of her expert spinning one day, Mrs. Gertrude Wheelock awoke to find a blizzard swirling about her mountain farmhouse. Thanks to the vigorous efforts of her class-to-be, she arrived in style by sled, bringing with her an ancient spinning wheel. The Martins of Plainfield, Vermont, owners of prize Merino sheep, have supplied Mrs. Wheelock and other craftsmen throughout the state with fleece for their various work. As a result of the family's close association with Goddard College, arts and crafts have become a pre- dominant interest at the school. ID ERHAPS one of the most memorable woodworkers of Vermont was Charles A. Smith, who lived on the cor- ner of Canal and Oak Grove in our own town of Brattle- boro. He specialized in the unusual art of making wooden clocks. Besides cutting the wheels and gears of birch and maple, he also built the inlaid cases and the hand letters for the faces. All of them operated by weights rather than by springs. No lubricating oil was ever re- quired to keep them running. Once they were properly sanded and finished, they tick-tocked for life. His most popular No, 2 model , a wall clock, was 12 by 18 in size and retailed for about twenty-five dollars. In 1944 his output was more than fifty clocks. Another individualist in this field is Arthur Sweetster, a maker of split-ash baskets, a trade handed down from his grandmother. Indians who lived near her home had been her teachers. Her husband, Mr. Sweetster's Grand- father, never appreciated his wife's skill. One day when they went to market, she brought along her baskets. As she strutted into the store with her articles, her husband nonchalantly introduced her as his squaw . Sweetster's grandmother was so angry that she didn't make any baskets for two years. Shave and a haircut arenit Napoleon F. DeGuise's entire list of talents. This barber in his spare hours whittles numerous figures of pine. His particular favorite is a country store scene complete with people, a cracker barrel, a checkers game, and a pot-bellied stove. Each of his figures is a caricature of a familiar face in his home town. Consequently, if an elderly friend were to visit him sometime, he would be likely to see a miniature version of himself staring at him from the collection. The artist's models have always regretted the fact that he didn't whittle his own image during the war years. He used to create a most extraordinary picture as he put-putted through the main streets of Waterbury on a bike to which a washing-machine motor was attached. Consuming only one gallon per 240 miles, his bicycle certainly conquered one war shortage. ILLPOWER and perseverance have brought one man wthe realization of his life's ambition. Even as a child, G. S. Malcarne of Wallingford had the inborn desire to build a forge of his own and to fashion self-designed articles from metal. Although he moved to Connecticut while very young and lived there many years, his hopes still did not vanish. Immediately after the War, he re- turned to Wallingford and proceeded to establish a busi- ness which is now called Green Mountain Forge, Incf' At present, his work includes such innumerable fine pieces as the varied candle holders that contain from one to five candles. There are iron coffee tables and collapsible tray stands with tops of slate or Vermont marble. His work draws the interest of hardware stores as well as gift shops, because Mr. Malcarne has a lengthy line of colonial hinges in the H and HL styles, latches, and shutter fasteners. Recently there has been a spon- taneous demand for his newly-designed andirons, ire screens, and other equipment for the fireplace. Receiving now an endless supply of orders from all over the United States and Canada, Malcarne finds it unnecessary to ad- vertise extensively. Also famous in the field of crafts for her beautiful art of tying flies for fishing, Mrs. Hallie Galaise set off for California for a vacation away from her occupation. fC071fiI1llE?d on page 121 THE BROOKS LIBRARY N the spring of 1821-about 128 years ago-when I the first bank of Brattleboro, now the Vermont- Peoples National Bank, was being established, there was another group of men and women actively engaged in organizing the first Circulating Library. Brattleboro was then 97 years young-the first settle- ment was made in 1724-and it is interesting to note that Guilford, at that time, was slightly larger than our fair town. In those days, it was said that Brattleboro was organizing a bank and a library merely to show that rival town that it, too, could grow. The first library was originally housed in the sarne quarters as was the Brattleboro Bookstore, which loca- tion now would be between the places of Dunham Brothers and Houghton Sc Simonds on Main Street, des- ignated as Hall's old long building. Afterwards it was located in the Fisk Block, now where Lunden Sc Adams is situated, and later in the newly-erected Hooker Block. The new establishment held itself out to the public as accommodating all those people who wished to avail themselves of a cheap mode of reading. It contained about 500 volumes to which additions of later publica- tions were to be made as they appeared in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and other places. This very declara- tion proves that the worthy citizens of Brattleboro ac- cepted a reading establishment as a good proposition and were striving to make it up-to-date according to standards of large cities in our vicinity. The terms of this honorable institution were as follows: to sub- scribers, the fee for one year would be 33.50, six months, 31.87, three months, 31.00. To non-subscribers or persons taking books occasionally, six cents on the dollar was levied. To companies or classes, formed from a different town and composed of not less than five in- dividuals, the tax was 3512.75 per annum. This class also had the privilege of borrowing two volumes to a sub- scriber at one time. One week was allowed for the read- ing of small volumes, while a two-week interval was granted for the larger ones. Persons living at a distance were favored by being permitted to keep a volume of any size for two weeks. A special fine was imposed on overdue books at the rate of three cents per day, and persons damaging, obliterating, or losing any volumes were liable for the value thereof. IN 1842 a meeting was called for the purpose of tak- ing measures to organize the Circulating Library into a Public Library. This ambition was realized as G. C. Hall offered the free use of a room in which to keep the establishment, a regular librarian was selected, and shares of stock were issued. In addition to organizing a public institution, the amount of reading matter was in- creased to 2,000 volumes from the extra amount of capital. E. J. Carpenter, proprietor of a bookstore on Elliot Street, took over the control of the library in the year 1855, and it was under his direction until 1882. During thistime, and while it was located in the Blake Block, now the Vermont-Peoples National Bank Building on the corner of Main and Elliot Streets, the great fire of 1869 occurred and caused severe damage, resulting in a loss of one-half of the volumes. After this catastrophe, the library was moved to the Market Block on Elliot Street, where it remained until the Town took over its management. The library's most generous philanthropist during these trying years was the late A. H. Bull, whose gift of S122,000, known as the Bull Donation, was largely re- sponsible for the usefulness and strength of this estab- lishment. There was a condition in his will, however, that provided that the citizens of Brattleboro should in- vest JBSOO at the time of his offering. Other provisions were made by him: the library was at all times to be kept insured, no books were to be purchased except those approved by the Clergymen of the Town or a committee appointed by them fin many cities a similar aim, with respect to comic books, is being fulfilled todayj, the library was not to be kept open at all on Sunday, at the expiration of twenty years from the date of his will, November 16, 1852, the Brattleboro Library Association was to spend at least twenty dollars annually for books to increase the reading matter, the books given by the Bull Donation were to bear a special label distinguishing them from the others, the library was to be kept open every day and evening except on Sunday. If the Brattleboro Library Association failed to comply with any of the aforesaid rules and regulations, then the obligations would become void. AT a town meeting held on March 7, 1882, the voters decided to establish and maintain a free public library in Brattleboro. The next month the Town took over the books and property of the old Brattleboro Li- brary Association, and, during the course of that sum- mer, the lower part of the town hall was fitted up for public library purposes and was accordingly opened on September 18, 1882. The sum of 351,000 was also ap- propriated by the Town for the foundation and main- tenance of the library during that year. A meeting of the Trustees was held on May 15, 1882, just before the opening day, in order to plan and arrange for the operation of the Brattleboro Free Public Library. The hours it was to be kept open were from 9-12 a.m.g 2-5 p.m., 7-9 in the evening three days a week, with the exception of Sundays, Fourth of july, New Years, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day. Mrs. An- nie E. Fulton was chosen the first librarian and her im- mediate duties were to catalogue the library by the deci- mal system and to prepare a manuscript catalogue of THE DIAL 9 books to be purchased in the very near future. Some other rules and regulations read as follows: persons visit- ing in town or temporarily residing therein were re- quired to deposit live dollars when taking out books, at the expiration of the allotted time, the fee was to be returned to the borrower, provided that all the rules and regulations had been carried out, the librarian or the trustees were the only persons allowed to enter the al- cove and take books from the shelves, except by special permission of the trustees, gentlemen were obliged to remove their hats upon entering, and the use of tobacco was strictly prohibited in the reading rooms. MANY of you have probably heard of Mr. George Jones Brooks, for, indeed, he was a man of repute. His fortune was accumulated primarily on the Pacific Coast, where he had gone in 1850. He became the first, and for a time the only paper-selling agent on the Coast, after becoming wealthy he retired. Then he invested part of his fortune in San Francisco real estate, and returned to Brattleboro, where, in 1871-1872, he built the Brooks House at a cost of about 35150,000. Further to show his interest in our community, Mr. Brooks engaged an architect from Springfield, Massa- chusetts, to draw plans for the new Brooks Library Building. These were completed by january 1, 1886, and after receiving many bids, Bartlett Bros. was hired to construct the building. The main structure was 50 by 28 feet in size, with a wing 33M-3 by 40 feet for the main library. The foundation was of Dummerston granite, and the superstructure of pressed brick laid in red mortar with terra cotta and brownstone trimmings. The interior finish was done by many skilled jobbers, and their work certainly shows that they were true artists in their field. Two reading rooms, one for women and one for men, and a large lobby comprised the main part of the library, while in the basement were located a committee and trustees' room, one for natural history specimens, and a boiler room. just a few days before the building was to be dedi- cated, Mr. Brooks died suddenly. of heart failure. On the morning of his death, there were found on, his desk in his library two sheets of paper upon which he had com- menced a preliminary draft of his dedication speech, so it was thought proper that this should be read on the occasion. From his will it was found that he had appointed five trustees to carry out his wishes. It was provided that, in case the building was not constructed before his death, a sufficient sum should be set aside to complete and furnish the library according to his plans and specifica- tions. A further proviso stated that this amount, includ- ing what had been expended during his lifetime, should not exceed 3515,000. In a codicil to his will, however, Mr. Brooks set aside an extra sum of 357,000 or what- ever additional amounts might be needed for the com- pletion and furnishing of the building, including the grading of the grounds. Several days before his death, many prominent resi- dents prevailed upon Mr. Brooks to sit for a painting, so that upon its completion it might be placed in the library. Mr. Robert Gordon Hardie was engaged to paint the portrait in his studio on Canal Street, and just the expression of the face was finished when the end came so suddenly for Mr. Brooks. UST before the library was reopened in the new building on August 4, 1887, a gift of 351,000 came from Mr. Lucius Pratt of West Newton, Massachusetts, for the purchase of such books as the Board of Trustees might select. The first annual report after the opening of the new library showed the total number of volumes to be 5,999 in February, 1888, a substantial increase from those of the very first library. Many legacies and donations were received from time to time until there were so many volumes that space was lacking in which to store them. At a joint meeting of the Brooks Library Trustees and the Brattleboro Free Library Trustees, plans for an addition were submitted by Pellett Bros., estimated to cost from 357,500 to 358,000. A check for 352,500 was received from Mrs. C. A. Loud, and the Town generously contributed 353,000. The new, large addition was constructed in the rear in 1912. A regional station of the Vermont Free Public Library Commission was established here in july, 1948, from which the Book Wagon serves many communities. There is much proof that we appreciate our library opportunities today. Statistics speak the truth. In 1948, 13,250 people lived in Brattleboro, the library was open 301 days last year and 66 hours each week, new bor- rowers registered numbered 826, the number of vol- umes was 39,578, 2,053 books were added during the year, of which 228 were received as gifts, the largest number of books issued in one month was 9,924 in last March, the greatest number in one day was 554 in November, the average daily circulation was 304, mak- ing a circulation per capita of 7.5, adult circulation was 72,483, while the juvenile was 27,895, making a total circulation of 1o9,s16, the gain over the year before was 6,015, discards were 695, and reserves were 3,502. Brattleboro has indeed been fortunate in having a fine public library. We can sincerely thank our forefathers for this invaluable community blessing. 7 -Mary Frame: La Rom ROYALLTYLER-JURIST EXTRAORDINARY ERMONT has always had many famous people of vwhom it could be proud. Although some of these noted persons have received world-wide acclaim, still others have been less well-known. One of the latter is Royall Tyler, a man who never received all the praise that he so richly deserved. Royall Tyler was born in Boston, Massachussetts, in 1757. His people were Wealthy and influential. The colonies, at the time of his early childhood, were in a state of great confusion and turmoil, the Stamp Act and the Boston Massacre were only two- of the intolerable actions of the English government toward the people in the new world. Despite the heavy taxation and political agitation, the Tyler family prospered, and they lived quietly in Boston for several years. Shortly after his fatheris death, young Tyler, than nearly fifteen years old, entered Harvard College. An amusing incident occurred while he was an underclass- man there. Tyler and his roommate one day decided to go fishing, their idea of the sport, however, was an un- usual one--they tried to catch a pig on their line. From their room directly over the main entrance to the dormi- tory they dangled a properly-baited hook above the heads of a litter of pigs in the yard below. Intently watching their novel experiment, the two young men failed to notice the approach of the president of the college. This stern, austere man paused on the steps of the building to remove his hat and wipe his forehead. The culprits spied him and hurriedly tried to draw up their fishing equipment, however, they hadn't learned that haste makes waste. In their great rush, Tyler and his companion caught their hook into the dignified gentleman's wig and jerked it high into the air, thus exposing the unfortunate president's bald head to the world. For their prank, the two classmates were severely punished. This was the only time that Tyler received a penalty for a misdemeanor at Harvard-he became more careful after this escapade. After his graduation Tyler studied law with john Adams for a few years at Cambridge and was admitted to the bar in 1779. Having serving in the army during the Revolutionary War, he returned to Cambridge to practise law. After he had taken part in the suppression of Shays' Rebellion, Tyler returned to Boston where he opened his law office. At this time drama was becoming more and more popular in America, especially in Boston and New York. Tyler was intimate with several directors and actors, and at their insistence he wrote his first play in 1787. This comedy was the first drama written by an American to be produced on the stage. Since the charac- ters were typically Yankee and different from any others evercreated, the young author chose for his title, The Contrast. One of the characters- Brother jonathan - is supposed to have been the model from which we have drawn Uncle Sam. He followed his first success with an- other comedy, May Day In Town. Royall Tyler be- came the pet of society, and he lived a carefree, easy, and free life. EVERAL years later, in 1790, Tyler decided to give I up his social life in Boston, and he moved to Ver- mont, where he settled in Guilford, then the most flourishing town in the new state. He had been engaged to Abigail Adams, daughter of john Adams, but she had broken the engagement when she went to England with her father. Perhaps this was one reason for Tyler's leaving Massachusetts. His practice in Vermont grew steadily, and his reputation spread over all of New Eng- land. His extensive legal activity, his literary ability, his wit and humor, and his sociability made him popular throughout the state. Once when Royall Tyler was attending court in Charlestown, New Hampshire, he was asked to deliver the sermon in the Episcopal Church because of the ab- sence of the minister. After the service Tyler was heard to remark, I was strongly urged to turn my thoughts to the Church, being assured that I had mistaken my voca- tion. He added that he didn't dare to become a minister, however, because he remembered the free, almost too gay life of his youth. He didn't want to bring any dis- grace upon the sacred cause. Several years later Royall Tyler returned to Massachu- setts, where he married Mary Palmer in Framingham. Many years before, when he was a young man of about twenty, he had gone to visit in the home of his good friend, joseph Palmer. It is said that Tyler took his host's infant daughter from her mother's arms and said, This child shall be my wife. Years later his statement came true, when 'he was thirty-seven years old and Mary was nineteen. The young couple was separated for a time while Royall returned to Guilford where he had bought and fur- nished a house. It wasn't until the following winter that Mary and her infant son were able to join him in Ver- mont. At that time the easiest method of traveling was by horse-drawn sleigh, so it was necessary to wait until February to journey from Massachusetts to the green- mountain state. On the night of her arrival in her new home, Mary Tyler's husband told her about the surrounding country and the people of the new neighborhood. He described the natives as friendly, open, and hospitable, they have no distinction among themf, Royall Tyler had indeed become a Vermonter, by adoption if not by birth. The Tylers later moved from their Guilford home to a large farm a mile from the West Brattleboro meeting-house. HILE he was living in Guilford, Mr. Tyler wrote wthe first American novel ever to be republished in England. The title of this work was The Algerine THE DIAL 11 Captive, or the Life and Adventures of Doctor Updike Underhill, Six Years a Prisoner among the Algerinesf' this was a formidable name for such a small book. With its short chapters, spirit, and neatness of style, this novel characterized all of Tyler's works. In 1801 three new judges were appointed to the Su- preme Court of Vermont, among them Royall Tyler. His reputation as a lawyer was wide-spread about the state, and he was very popular. He served as judge for six years, and then he was appointed Chief Justice. He held this position until 1812, when ill health and party strife forced him to leave. Register of probate for Wind- ham County was the only other public office that he held. Tyler did a great deal of writing for The Farmer's Weekly Museum, a newspaper published in Charles- town, New Hampshire. This paper was widely read from Maine to Georgia, and one of Ty1er's great ad- mirers was George Washington. He also wrote for many other newspapers and journals, his articles were ex- tremely admired because of their sparkle, humor, and originality. Among his later publications was The Yankee in London. This book was supposed to be the letters of an American abroad, the descriptions of Eng- lish life and countryside were so just and correct that it wasn't until later that the public was astonished to learn that the author had never set foot in England. He had simply used his imagination and familiarity with Eng- lish people in writing the book. Among the smaller, less important works of Tyler is a poem showing his great love for Vermont, especially the area around Guilford and Brattleboro. The follow- ing are a few lines from this poem: There is a wild sweet valley, hid among mountains blue, And fairer, brighter vales methinks are 'far between and few.' 'Tis cradled in the granite arms, and 'neath the Sky serene Of all New England's lovely spots, the loveliest, I ween. Oh! if fond nature ever wakes the spirit's thrill of bliss, And stirs within the heart a thought of gushing happi- ness, 'Tis when she groups with wayward hand the woodland hill and dale A scene so true, yet romance like, as Brattleboro Vale. THE Tylers moved several times about the town of Brattleboro, and they finally settled in a permanent home near the Common. The street on which they lived still bears their name today. After his retirement as Chief Justice, Royall lived quietly with his- wife and their eleven children. He spent much of his time writing verse about Vermont and New England, one of these short poems The Chestnut Treef' was a forecasting of Brattleboro and its people as they would appear in one hundred years. Tyler's career as judge, writer, and man was ended in 1826, when he died of cancer. Although Royall Tyler's works are not too well-known today, he is remembered for his experiments in writing. It was he who pioneered in the American drama and novel, who paved the way for other new-world writers to follow, who created a new style of writing. He will also be remembered for his humor, his kindness, and his friendliness. He was a Vermonter of whom we can be decidedly proud. -Nanny Rae Loffledl OUR FALLING WATER TABLE fCw1ti1zuedf1'0m page 62 rates went up in the area. Bankers would no longer take chances on farm land that couldn't be irrigated. The state called in experts of the United States Geological Survey. They found that many wells were losing water through holes in the casings and that, in any case, the wells were being overpumped. Taking action, the legis- lature passed in 1930 a state control law which requires a person drilling a well to obtain a permit. It also em- powers the state engineer to force the plugging of leak- ing wells. From all standpoints, this has been a successful pro- gram. 45,000 acres were irrigated in 1930. Now they number more than 100,000 and the interest rates are down again. A New York State law requires everyone who is sinking a well in the four Long Island counties for purposes of air-conditioning to drill an additional well to return the water to the ground. Here are two of a handful of states that recognized a dangerous situation and went ahead to try to remedy it. When we lower the water table by excessive pumping, we are destroying a natural balance. Originally rain water seeped down into the ground, a natural bank. It then returned to the atmosphere by evaporation from plants and from large bodies of water. When we over- pump a well and, consequently, lower the water table, we are creating a run on the bank , if we continue this ruinous practice, the bank will fail. UT what's to be done about it? Prodded by West- I3 erners, Congress has authorized 354,35o,ooo,ooo for damming and diverting river waters to thirsty acres. Arizona and California are now wrangling over who is going to get how much of the Colorado River. There seems to be a million acre-feet of water there that they both want. Arizona is pushing a 3S780,000,000 bill in Congress to get it. Meanwhile, mushrooming Los Angeles is using a part of that disputed million acre-feet to pro- vide drinking water, baths, lawn sprinkling, and jobs for its 2,000,000 citizens, and it expects to tap the rest f 1 12 THE DIAL as it grows still bigger. Federal aid is helping to solve the uirrigationists' problems, but it doesnlt answer the enigma of the water table. One practice that was used by the C. C. C. is the planting of trees on denuded areas in the headwaters. Another is contour plowing, that is, plowing with the lay of the land, thus forming many little puddles of water that will gradually seep into the ground. Another method is the use of grassed waterways, channels that are seeded to grass to prevent water from rushing to the sea, then there is the terracing practice. All of these countermeasures help the water to reach underground storage. One hundred forty-eight million people canlt live on this continent without drawing on its natural resources. We found that we could use and still conserve our trees. We can do the same with water. -Sherman Care Wright MODERN VERMONT HANDICRAFTERS fC0ntinued from page 72 However, a sportsman's show in San Francisco proved too great a temptation for her and, before she knew it, short while, an ofiicial had recognized her. Within a thousands of people, with open admiration, were watch- ing the visitor from Vermont demonstrate her skill. Mrs. Galaise, like Mr. Sweetster, the weaver, learned her profession through her parents. This capable woman can tie five hundred different patterns by memory. Her workshop is a haven for fishermen who come to sit for hours to watch her nimble dexterity with fingers and scissors as her two implements. One pattern might in- volve no less than forty-eight individual parts before it is completed. Annually in New York, Boston, and other locales the sportsmerfs shows and exhibits have found the Orvis's display the nucleus of attraction. Though perhaps the most popular and vivid factor, Mrs. Galaiseis adroitness is not the entire support of the Charles F. Orvis Company where she is employed. This shop is known for the making of all kinds of fishing supplies. With the majority of rods formerly of a heavier weight, Mr. Orvis experimented with a lighter one which proved far superior to the older model. These rods are com- posed of Tonkin cane from distant China. A 4800 pound milling machine is used for their construction. In 1940, D. C. Cochran of the company developed a new and better bamboo by impregnating it with phenolic resin. This waterproofed the cane against steam, boiling water, and snow. It was so successful that the U. S. Army adapted the method for their manufacture of ski poles which were later used in both the Aleutian and the Italian campaigns. AD Mrs. Galaise made her journey sooner, she might l'l have met a Californian who was returning to the same section from which she had come. Harry MacIntosh has now lived in the neighboring village of Townshend for four years. In a remodeled barn and quonset hut addi- tion, he and his employees are turning out approximately 3700 worth of copper merchandise a week. His applying a distinctive dark finish to the copper has brought praise from all customers, even those from the competitive state of California. A few machines are used to speed up minor stages, but the copper's being hammered and designed by hand places it in the handmade category. In the past years examples of his work have been in such exclusive shows as the Library of Congress exhibit and the National Academy of Design Print in New York. He also received notice in the Art Digext for his print of Boston's Park Street Church. Although the industries which have just been men- tioned are today the most prosperous in Vermont, there are numerous others still in the early stages which will soon flourish into prominence. Senator Flanders recently reported, Anyone who has driven about the state and visited a large number of its middle-sized and small towns must have had their eyes opened as to the number of vigorous little factories and shops that are to be found here. These cover a wide range of industries, including woodworking, metal working and textiles .... There should be more of these small new industries. Vermont is especially adapted to their successful establishment. These handicraft activities built up by the ingenuity of our Green Mountaineers have carried the name of Ver- mont over the vast nation, not only to the city stores, gift shops, and homes, but also to the country's lakes and streams. -jean France: Stockwell CLASS HISTORY , Freshman Year N one sunny September afternoon in 1945, we, the 0 class of '49, jubilantly rushed into this ivy-covered building, which we affectionately called The Shoebox. As we stepped into the fog and mist of the first floor, we sent DAVID GENERO and BOB HAUS ahead to make sure that the place was safe. Later we heard screams of agony coming from the far end of the cor- ridor. Some of us had run afoul of one of the patrol boys. Then we mad, mighty, and mischievous freshmen danced merrily into Rooms 15, 17, 18, and 35, where Miss Lord, Mr. and Mrs. Chaffey, and Mrs. Baldwin held sawed-off shotguns in our faces just to keep us quiet. With the help of tear gas and the State Guard, Mr. Wiggin crammed us all into Room 20, where he patiently and lovingly told us the rules and regulations of Good Old B. H. Sf' Next, Wilt0n's fMaineJ favorite son, Uncle Carl Miller, announced that we were each to hand him 352.50 so that he could keep the faculty sup- plied with funny books. We didn't want to give in at first, but it was surprising how the use of the old Water Torture changed our minds! Mr. Millerfs Secret Service, who were armed with bullwhips, were JEAN URKO, NANCY FITZGERALD, JOHN MCKEE, and AN- TON CAMPANELLA. After encouraging words from our teachers, and nu- merous pats on the back, we went home to await the next day, when we were to meet the rest of the students and the traffic officers, who would definitely show us to the wrong rooms. Soon we recovered from our initiations by the upper- classmen, so we returned to face the next four years in our new home. We faithfully attended the Freshman Blowout. Here the seniors had more fun than we did, and some of us stayed out till 11:30 that night. Gwacious! HE students who wandered into the dark nooks and -I-crannies of the Annex to beat, blat, and, in general, blow their brains out in the band were RIP BROWN, POLLY IRISH, HERMON JOHNSON, STACIA JUS- CEN, DEMETRIUS LATCHIS, TOMMY NASH, HERBERT SANDERSON, DONNY TYLER, RICH- ARD NORTHRUP, and MARION WHITAKER. No- body cared how anyone played, for, with MARLENE SEMERARO as majorette, who noticed the band? KEITH ABBOTT, JEANNETTE BROWN, STACIA JUSCEN, CHARLOTTE NEAL, RICHARD NORTH- RUP, MARION WHITAKER, DON TYLER, and HERBERT SANDERSON made music and other strange noises in the orchestra. Bouncing into that Bevy of Beautiful Babes who are known as cheerleaders were JEAN URKO and BAR- BARA LUNDEN. They thought they were helping the boys along by shouting things nobody could understand. The call went up for football players, so KEN HOWE, RIP BROWN, BOB WILSON, ART YEAVU, and BRYAN GRAVES took the Charles Atlas Course and joined Boobie,s Big Boysf' ARDITH MORRISSEAU and ANTON CAMPA- NELLA were the Spotlight snoopers that year. If they couldnft find any dirt or scandal in our personal lives, they weren't happy. In that case, they just made some- thing up and Miss Lord promptly cut it out. IINCE there were no midyears, and Coach wanted to win a few basketball games, he recruited KEN HOWE, WILBUR GAUTHIER, STAN ANDERSON, BOB GIBSON, NORMAN HARRIS, BRYAN GRAVES, and HERMON JOHNSON-whenever Herm', could get away from the pool hall! A freshman team played and beat the Red Raiders. You remember the Red Raiders, of course. They were the only team wearing football equipment and carrying black-jacks. At last it was spring and time when a young man's heart turns to thought of-er-well-ah-baseball. So STAN ANDERSON, BOB GIBSON, BRYAN GRAVES, KEN HOWE, and CLARENCE LEONARD went up to Stolte Field to sleep in the sun. In April we elected our class officers. By passing out four-cent cigars to the boys and by promising all the girls dates, BOB GIBSON maneuvered himself into the presidentis seat. Just in case he was assassinated or im- peached, FRANNY LA ROSA was ready to take over. JEAN STOCKWELL took notes, BRYAN GRAVES claimed he was treasurer and tried to get all our hard- earned pennies for candy. Finally, after nine long months, June rolled around and so did we, Mr. Wiggin and Mr. Eames unlocked our cell doors and put us on parole for the summer. As we tumbled out into the sunshine and romped on the lawn, we knew that the tender memories of our first year in high school would linger long in our hearts- well, for a couple of days, anyhow. -Paul Raymond Robimon Sophomore Yeour N a bright fall morning in September, we returned Ute that antiquated museum on Linden Street. Every- one looked splendid in his new clothes, for this year we had no worries of being stepped on by those beasts - otherwise known as upperclassmen. As we cut our way through the jungle of ivy we peered through those big holes on the side of the build- ing in search of-aha-the smiling, tender face of Uncle,' Carl Miller requesting our annual class dues. But we were smart! Mr. Miller wouldn't catch us! We V 1 V. .. A. 1 ., , hx , 'vs-1 ' 'Q'-rs Sly s.rj,, A I AA 'Q 'ik '1 --4 V 4 I , 1 Ji ,A 15. -- V 0 V j! l X165 g r + y ru? al, gl n ., 1 , Q' Y K ri ,., y L if-fx' N-'J K K 5 s 5 My gli.. x X i: l . tv , li31f.,,, fx l 1 eff ag , w elll lg, N f3f e ' f ll--53 1-5 llnhigllge. T af .llQ1l0, Xf- lb. ' ' 3 T ' X ff v'E 'f'i'if'Q ': A' ii T Q - ' - , ftfww -- Q... - lk T Za l'-' '-v Lf. '- eb ' - 1 ' 'P ,,. AA 1 I :I T v 'W xv5 in 'M . ,kr SUMMER IS A POEM Cul by fame! lVat.ro1z '48 ghe Qiffetence PHYLLIS ELDR-IDGE '48 THE snow may be majestic in its silence and its calm, It may lend all its loveliness to hillside and to farmg But can it be compared to the warm and balmy days That are greeted in the morning by the thrushls trilling lays? The summertime is lovely with her green and azure hues And Fairy Fables sparkling in early morning dews. It's then birds blend their music with the singing trees, It's then the air is perfumed by a spicy little breeze. The snow falls in white blankets merely hiding open scars, And at night the moon is pale and wang cold and bleak the stars. The summer heals and soothes the heart and makes each life more dear, And evenings then are golden, with each twinkling star so near. If you have breathed a lilac or the fragrance of a rose, You know why Summer is a poem, and winterfonly prose. 14 is THE DIAL had a whole year of experience behind us now! POLLY IRISH, JEAN URKO, ELEANOR BROWN, and YON- NIE BALLAS, our home room treasurers, were swamped with money during those first few weeks! I told you we were smart! Wait! Where were those blinding lights coming from? Not from B. H. S.! We used only candles here! Slowly. we made our way up the sturdy UQ-beg pardon, Mr. Wiggin-sturdy CJ stairs to the second floor in order to satisfy our curiosity. There we beheld new flourescent lights in Uncle Carl's sanctuary. It was rumored that these fixtures were installed in order to make the tro- phies shine without polishing. Time is so valuable in B. H. S.! Days began whizzing by, and soon the Freshman Blowout was held at the Community Building in honor of the freshmen. There we swung and swayed with the perfume of An Evening in Brattleboro! It was great to be a sophomore, but the freshmen were admitted into the dance free! Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-taaaaaaaa and there they go! Coach Andy's boys leading in the str-e--tch! Football season was here! Our fellows showed the upperclassmen that we weren't such softies after all. STAN ANDER- SON, HERM JOHNSON, DUD BAKER, BRYAN GRAVES, BOB GIBSON, NORMAN HARRIS, RIP BROWN, KENNY HOWE, and DON TYLER made us very proud! PERSIS LUKE, STACIA JUSCEN, and GEE-GEE URKO found football season an excellent time for ex- ercising. Thus, they lead our team on with energetic cheers at the games! CP. S. The stretchers were always at hand-just in case!j THE Student Council was revived after a few years of inexistence. There was no hesitation in selecting our representatives. We knew we wanted FRANNY LA- ROSA, BOB GIBSON, and BRYAN GRAVES. Adding to the hurly-burly of the band in the Annex were JEAN STOCKWELL, POLLY IRISH, MARILYN COOKE, BARBARA BURRINGTON, MARION WHITAKER, ALICE THAYER, RICHARD NORTH- RUP, HERBERT SANDERSON, JR., PAUL ROBIN- SON, BRYAN GRAVES, DONNY TYLER, and DE- METRIUS LATCHIS. I shall kindly refrain from com- menting on the results of this combination! Of course, the orchestra couldn't be complete without the horrible-sorry, misprint- honorable squeaks of the sophomores. The only people who ever did enjoy that noise were the parents of those geniuses! Represented by the '49ers were STACIA JUSCEN, MARILYN COOKE, CHARLOTTE NEAL, PAUL ROBINSON, HERBERT SANDERSON, MARION WHITAKER, DONALD TYLER, and RICHARD NORTHRUP. Sh! Be quiet! Tiptoeing around the library fourth I5 period was PHYLLIS AUSTIN, the Library Monitor. If you had peeked into Room 17 before school and at recess, you would have found four sophomores busy at work cataloguing books. It was pathetic to see those girls slaving away, when the others could enjoy the spacious green lawns of Brattleboro Highg but when you had to get 100 hours in order to earn one little Silver B credit, every second counted! Those poor librarians were FRANCES LAROSA, POLLY IRISH, MARILYN COOKE, and YONNIE BALLAS. Soon cold weather came to us, and limping closely behind was basketball season! Our gr-r-r-eat hunks of men ran out onto the court to show their music-well, anyway, HERM JOHNSON, BRYAN GRAVES, STANLEY ANDERSON, NORMY 'HARRIS, DON TYLER, BOB GIBSON, and KENNY HOWE-ahem- did a magnificent job! What a talented class we had! When Solo Contest time came around ELLIE BROWN, YONNIE BAL- LAS, BOB BURNS, and ANTON CAMPANELLA were chosen to lend their beautiful voices to make it a success. AT last we were to be allowed to breathe again-for a while. It was Christmas, consequently, the faculty had to bid us goodbye, even if it did hurt them to see us leave! Before we were given our freedom, we were crammed into the Community Building to sing carols and to see a play in which YONNIE BALLAS and STAN ANDERSON participated. So, we parted- not to return until the following year of our Lord, nine- teen-hundred-forty-seven. All was going well until one bleak and dreary day when Principal Joseph A. Wiggin's voice came sadly over the public address system. Silence prevailed! With bowed heads we heard Mr. Wiggin inform us that mid- years would be resumed after a long absence! Couldn't the faculty have waited until 1950? Therefore, many of us were forced to hard labor by carrying home every night the minimum of one book! We began to wonder whether class elections would be held this year. Finally, STAN ANDERSON was given the honor of being the big boss. This did not mean that he could continue to carve hearts and initials in the desks! JEAN STOCKWELL was chosen vice- president, just in case STAN disappeared in the dark house, alias for the high school. FRANCES LAROSA became our secretary. Girls, this is usually the most coveted position, because .... ! How a Detroit Tiger fan could be trusted with our funds, no one knew, but BOB GIBSON was our treasurer. Yes, BOB would give anything to those Tigers! IPRING, spring was in the air at last! From Room 11 happy voices issued forth in gay music. It was festi- val time, and our group was well-represented in the 16 THE DIAL chorus, band, and orchestra. The New England Music Festival was held in Brattleboro that year. What luck! To our displeasure, the whole school was let out earlier that weekend. ANTON CAMPANELLA, KENNETH VANCOR, RICHARD NORTHRUP, and NEIL WAITE were our contributions for this event. The for- tunate four who attended the All-State Music Festival were MARILYN COOKE, BOB BURNS, DAVE GENERO, and ANTON CAMPANELLA. Baseball season didn't bring many of our lads up to the field, but BOB GIBSON couldn't be kept away! By the way, do you know he roots for the Detroit Tigers? It wouldnlt be fair to close without a word about our one and only JUDY BANKS. A morning would never pass that the fair JUDY wouldnft come panting into home- room two seconds before the final eight o'clock bell would ring. One day, she had the taste of her life. The story goes that JUDE, in her rush, mistook shaving cream for tooth paste. Yup! live and learn, I always say! Our sophomore year was beginning to drag to an end, but not before the Junior Prom. This is the time when we walk down Main Street and see SALE painted on all the windows. Yet, what would a prom be like without new gowns and new flowers! You probably hope that this is the end-well, it is! Our long, memory-filled road reached a happy terminal. Triumphantly we swaggered out with newly acquired knowledge and happy thoughts of Mr. ChafIey's fifteen page-essays to look forward to. Farewell! -Yonnie C brirly Ballaf Junior Year DN a dark, damp, dreary, dismal morning in Septem- ber of the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred Forty-Seven, we, the mighty class of '49, trudged and tramped, one by one, up the long, narrow walk to our combination funeral parlor and execution chamber, the high school. One of the braver mice-pardon me-men opened the creaking door and slowly peeked into the gloomy corridor-HERMON JOHNSON was his name. In a weird-sounding voice he explained to six frightened newcomers-BARBARA M. JOHNSON, JOYCE HARDING, DONNA SHAW, PAUL WHEELER, LAWRENCE PACKARD, and KNUTE' MARINE- that the six patches of light he could see were coming from the execution chambers. Soon Mr. Eames and his new assistant, cleaner-upper and crernator, Mr. Emile Filion, finally opened the door and in mournful tones told us to march upward to rooms 23 and 24, in which were Miss Knapp and Miss Ellison, respectively. Between the falling of plaster and the creaking of the floors, they informed us that we now had the honor of being in the funeral parlors, seated us alphabetically, and gave us white cards to sign-our own death certificates, we feared. We then were ushered into the Main Funeral Parlor- Room 20. The head mortician, Mr. Wiggin, congratu- lated us on having survived the first two years and hoped that we would escape the last two by setting a good example for the members of the lower chambers. With these inspiring words we began our third year of high school. A few days later Mr. Miller came walking around with that gleam in his eye. I really believe that he thought he would get at least one of his coin bags full this year. Home room treasurers well-chosen for the cause were IRENE BROOKS and NANCY LOF- STEDT. Football season started off with a bang. Our boys who were tugging, plowing, and trying to shove that pigskin around were DONALD TYLER, NORM HARRIS, HERM JOHNSON, STAN ANDERSON, RIP BROWN, and BRYAN GRAVES. Seriously though, without these boys we wouldnlt have won a single game. The junior girls out there really pushing the team along fand I mean pushingj were those snappy, ador- able cheerleaders, PERSIS LUKE, JEAN URKO, and STACIA JUSCEN. The little freshmen boys seemed to think that the cheerleaders were the football game. Every time they touched their hands to the ground, the boys yelled, Touchdown! Touchdown! BY hook or by crook the band was going to have new uniforms! After many of us demonstrated our great salesmanship power, by proving that our feet were strong enough and big enough to keep the door open until we had sold at least one magazine subscription, we earned enough money to buy some snappy uniforms. Some of our gang were such wonderful salesmen that each was awarded a merit of honor-one cast iron shoe, well padded. FRANNY LA ROSA was kept busy band- aging feet-er, er-I mean accounting of the sales. I DON,T know whether it was those new unifoms or our new band and orchestra leader, Mr. Dietz, any- way, we had something worth hearing as well as worth watching. BRYAN GRAVES, HERBERT SANDER- SON, HERMON JOHNSON, DONALD TYLER, RICHARD NORTHRUP, PAUL WHEELER, PAUL ROBINSON, ALICE THAYER, JEAN STOCKWELL, BARBARA BURRINGTON, JEANNETTE BROWN, STACIA JUSCEN, POLLY IRISH, MARION WHIT- AKER, and that blonde bass drum carrier, our own little Cookie , MARILYN COOKE, represented the noisemakers from our class. Those long-haired musicians who said that the only reason they were in the orchestra was that they had to go to the barber shop only annually instead of bi- THE DIAL 'I7 annually included RICHARD NORTHRUP, MARI- LYN COOKE, HERBERT SANDERSON, MARION WHITAKER, and STACIA JUSCEN. They had re- ceived much applause from mastering that difficult piece, Rock-A-Bye Baby , they now think that they are old enough to climb out of the cradle and learn Mary Had a Little Lamb -so SONNY SANDERSON says. A warning was spread around the school to stay clear of the Junior Spy Ring who would use any type of weapon to dig out the dirt about any supposedly in- nocent student. It was rumored that YONNIE BALLAS was the ring leader of the Spotlight with RICHARD WILSON as her partner. Others in the ring were PAUL ROBINSON, STANLEY ANDERSON, ANTON CAMPANELLA, SHIRLEY BRYANT, and Miss Lord, whom we hired to do the work. That -night everyone went home and cleaned his fingernails. DO you know how many awards have been given to the Dial? If you don't, ask JUDY BANKS, JEAN STOCKWELL, NANCY LOFSTEDT, ALICE TI-IAYER, NANCY FITZGERALD, POLLY IRISH, BARBARA BERRY, MARILYN COOKE, FRANNY LA ROSA, and BOB GIBSON. They have faithfully earned every award accorded our magazine and also have contributed some mighty line pieces of work to its pages. Because we were getting to be too much for the teachers to handle, we decided to help them out by elect- ing BOB GIBSON, JEAN STOCKWELL, FRANNY LA ROSA, STAN ANDERSON, and BRYAN GRAVES as their seeing-eye dogs. Otherwise they were known as members of the Student Council. Next in line for sports was basketball with HERM JOHNSON, BOB GIBSON, NORM HARRIS, BRYAN GRAVES, KENNY HOWE, and STAN ANDERSON helping to throw the bull around in that 2 by 4 place with the familiar odor of crushed popcorn and stale sneakers-the community building gymnasium! The girls-after seeing the boys' grand performance- decided that they should stand up for their female rights and prove that they were just as good as men-even in basketball. So with the able assistance of Miss Burns, a girls' team was organized with STACIA JUSCEN, VIOLA GREEN, FRANNY LA ROSA, POLLY IRISH, MARCIA WHITAKER, KATHLEEN POLLARD, JEAN URKO, MARILYN COOKE, and AGNES SEN- CABAUGH well representing our class. The girls really showed promise of having a fine team. The time had come for the Who Can Warble the Loudest ? contest. YONNIE BALLAS, ELEANOR BROWN, JUDY BANKS, ANTON CAMPANELLA, and BOB BURNS were chosen to sing at the solo con- cert at the Green Street Auditorium. Those who later Went to the New England Music Festival were POLLY IRISH, RICHARD NORTHRUP, and ANTON CAM- PANELLA. BARBARA BERRY and YONNIE BALLAS entered the Sherman Prize Public Speaking Contest. We feel extremely proud to say that YONNIE won first prize- and it was real money, too! She couldn't seem to get over the fact that she had so much cash in her hand all at once! Baseball came around with BUN LA FLAM, BOB GIBSON, JACK HILL, STAN ANDERSON, BUD TATRO, and ROY INGRAM slugging the ball. EIGHT boys and girls were chosen to go to the Green Mountain Boys' State and Girls' State in June. We learned more about the government and made more friends in one week than we ever would do again. BRYAN GRAVES, ANTON CAMPANELLA, ROB- ERT GIBSON, STAN ANDERSON, and SHERMAN WRIGHT went to Boys' State, JEAN STOCKWELL, FRANCES LA ROSA, and SHIRLEY BRYANT jour- neyed to Girls' State. About this time our class officers-president, BRYAN GRAVES, vice president, YONNIE BALLAS, treas- urer, HERMIE JOHNSON, secretary, PERSIS LUKE- finally decided that we should think about our Junior Prom. After much planning and hard work we were ever so proud to attend our very own prom on the theme of Alice in Wonderland. Everyone had a grand time, too. This last event made us all realize that our junior year at dear old B. H. S. had not been as dull as We had expected it might be. We found ourselves looking for- ward with pleasure to the day when we would be mighty seniors. Thanks for listening! -Shirley Em Bryant Senior Yeolr DN that inevitable September day, as we seniors sauntered, strolled, waltzed through the parted throng, we nonchalantly noticed that the innocent fSophomores includedj awe-filled eyes of the under- classmen were upon us. Passing through the massive portals of the ueighthu wonder of the world, some of us tripped, others fell over the loose boards that the janitors had mislaid during the summer vacation. Gather- ing our forces, we Hooded through the halls into the main room. Upon entering, we noticed that a new flag pole had beeen installed on the platform, upon closer scrutiny, however, we found it to be Uncle,' Carl Miller. I Business began immediately. Mainels lost son, never lost for words, tried to lay down the law-well, explain some of the duties of seniors! A few of the more settled, tamer boys were chosen to keep the halls in some state of disord-er-order, they were KEN HOWE, AN- TON CAMPANELLA, JACK HILL, DAVE GENERO, ED CULVER, KEN TATRO, NORM HENRY, NORM 18 THE DIAL HARRIS, DICK NORTHRUP, and your HISTORIAN. Soon Coach Natowich gave the call for all the bone- crushing, muscle-bound men of our class to help him in creating a wonder team. The so-called menu who went up to the field with intentions of playing foot- ball, but who succeeded in mastering only the games of drop the hanky and tag, were STAN ANDERSON, BRYAN GRAVES, HERM JOHNSON, NORM HAR- RIS, and KEN HOWE-the fellows who wrote the book, Ten Sure Fire Methods of Skipping Practice. The girls who were out to help the boys as much as possible-in leading cheers, I mean-were co-captains PERSIS LUKE and JEAN URKO. They were the lassies who were cheering Our teamis red hot! when we were twenty points behind. 'DAYS passed, weeks went by, and it was time for the annual Freshman Blowout. Fun was had by every- one, and the freshmen actually danced instead of stand- ing on the sidelines trying to get up courage to ask a girl. For people who say they have signed the pledge, BOB HAUS, JACK HILL, PAUL ROBINSON, and BOB GIBSON can certainly put on a good act! I wonder if they really did learn how only by watching other people. ' This year we were allowed to choose our leaders be- fore the year was over. ANTON CAMPANELLA was elected our president, and PERSIS LUKE was picked to take over when Anton was too busy dictating to our capable secretary, NANCY LOFSTEDT. DAVE GEN- ERO was elected to hold the money bags for us. The honest, clear-minded students who were chosen to represent us in the Student Council meetings were ANTON CAMPANELLA and FRANNY LA ROSA, STAN ANDERSON and Peg-oops! I don't know why, but I'm always trying to put those two together- YONNIE BALLAS, PERSIS LUKE, BOB GIBSON, and BRYAN GRAVES. Once again we all trudged over to Green Street. That's a school where there actually is an assembly hall! Here we heard the nightingales of our class: ELEANOR BROWN, ANTON CAMPANELLA, YONNIE BAL- LAS, BOB BURNS, and JUDY BANKS. Later, Bellows Falls and Brattleboro combined for another successful concert. We were well represented at the New England and the Vermont Festivals with our own soloist, ELEA- NOR BROWN, doing her usual good job. OACH Natowich, well satisfied with the winning C ways of our football squad, tried to acquire a team to carry on in basketball. Our class gave up six members to swell the ranks. They were HERM JOHNSON, KEN HOWE, STAN ANDERSON, NORM HARRIS, BOB GIBSON, and BRYANFGRAVES. We had a great team this year and captured the Southern Vermont Flag. The girls also came up with a very successful squad. A good share of the players were seniors. The girls who learned how to hop, skip, dribble, then shoot were STACIA JUSCEN, MARILYN COOKE, FRANNY LA ROSA, MARCIA WHITAKER, VIOLA GREEN, KATHLEEN POLLARD, and POLLY IRISH. Last year they were just Bloomer girls, but this year, with new uniforms, they showed us that they could throw a couple of good curves! Congratulations, players and Coach Burns! This year we actually opened the windows when Mr. Dietz's Little Geniuses played band music. We very generously donated a few of our inmates, Those who weren't afraid of R. Dfs baton-he calls it a baton, but it looks more like a club to me--were HERBERT SAN- DERSON, DICK NORTHRUP, PAUL ROBINSON, ALICE THAYER, JEAN STOCKWELL, BARB BUR- RINGTON, STACIA JUSCEN, POLLY IRISH, MAR- ION WHITAKER, and MARILYN COOKE. The girl whom all the band followed willingly-MARLENE SEMERARO-was our own drum majorette. Also under the stern eye of the Maestro was our sympathetic-er-symphony orchestra. DICK NORTH- RUP, STACIA JUSCEN, and MARILYN COOKE donated their talents. Seriously, under Mr. Dietz's in- struction, our instrumental department has improved ten-fold. His interest and hard work have shown inthe music produced. The Dial Board came through with another success- ful year by taking first place honors in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and in the State Contests. Why shouldn't they, with all those seniors in charge? NANCY FITZGERALD headed the list as editor-in- chief, while JEAN STOCKWELL was a close second as assistant. BOB GIBSON handled the money, while JUDY BANKS and her helper, ALICE THAYER, cen- sored the pictures that went into the Dial. YONNIE BALLAS, BARBARA BERRY, ANTON CAMPA- NELLA, MARILYN COOKE, POLLY IRISH, FRAN LA ROSA, NANCY LOFSTEDT, and MARLENE SEMERARO all chipped in with their jobs as associate editors. For being a good girl and a good boy, and because they did not skip school, FRANNY LA ROSA and AN- TON CAMPANELLA were given the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Awards. PRING came, the sun shone brightly-well, it's sup- S posed to-and all the fellows went up to the field to play in the warm, sunny breezes. There they were, ED LAFLAM trying his darndest to hit the op- ponents' bats, BOB GIBSON attempting to pick off the runner as he went to first, and KEN TATRO running fC0n!inued on page 452 CLASS PROP!-IECY WOOF! Woof! Since we've been chosen as the for- tune tellers for the dead-end kids of '49, we have solemnly vowed to do our utmost to make this prophecy ring as true as possible. Furthermore, we have tried vainly to make these future happenings humorous as well as interesting. Any resemblance to people living or dead in 10 or 15 years-well, they are better off dead! Gazing vaguely about, we notice a brand new garage owned by none other than JEAN PIKE, ably assisted by her right hand man, DOUG LINCOLN. Jean had al- ways wanted to have a gas station in Washington, so now he's happy. We find sitting in his 1942 Mercury, waiting for gas, the President of the United States, ROBERT HADLEY GIBSON. . Bob swore he'd never be Governor, so he finally agreed to be President, find- ing no available jobs as city dogcatcher. As we look more closely, we see CHAUNCEY WORTHLEY sitting at the wheel of the six-door Mercury, serving as active chauffeur for the President. Flash!! COOKE'S barn in West Brattleboro has just burned down, forcing ninety-two of her prize Heifers out into the cold. Through the charred ruins skips HERBERT SONNY SANDERSON, JR. with his Kodak strapped to his side. Sonny, come back here this instant and put on your overshoes! Yes, Popsie! Clanging up the road in his scooter-bike comes Fire Chief HAROLD GOOFY GALE, just in time to save the ninety-third Heifer from sure destruction! Now the scene switches to New York, where we find ALICE THAYER directing a group of thirty-five prom- ising ballerinas in the Stork Club, including such no- tables as DORIS WYMAN, ROSE MARIE BUSH, BARBARA HUDSON, BARBARA BURRINGTON, MARY BUX, WINIFRED CROSS, and those two JOHNSON girls, BARBARA M. and BARBARA G. Alice has finally hit the big time after thirteen years of faithful practice in Arkansas. Sitting behind a stork, peering moodily at his customers, is the new owner, WILFRED DEYO. Wilfred, having sold his three-hun- dred-acre ranch in Mexico, decided to come to New York for a well-earned rest. Now we rush over to the Yankee Stadium where we find the New York Yankees, led by their sensational 400 hitter, KENNY TATRO, lashing the Junior Recs by a score of 23-6. Kenny has been averaging three home runs a game for the last three months, thereby forcing Tommy Heinrich out of the line-up. Out in the right field bleachers we see a burly fan beating a helpless Red Sox admirer over the head with her umbrella. Why, itls PRISCILLA YEAW, the new groundskeeper for the Yankees! Prill said that if she couldn't play ball, this would be the next best thing to it. Picking up the bat- tered Red Sox rooter, we find that it is none other than FRANNY LAROSA, who through the years has re- mained faithful to the Boston cause. Racing around the stands with a burlap bag slung over his shoulder is PAUL ROBINSON, collecting bottle caps. The manage- ment has promised that for every 5,000 caps he is en- titled to see a game free. This will eliminate all drilling of holes in the fences. OR a change in scenery, we shall now cross the ocean I:to Paris, France. This boat which we are on is one of the luxurious fleet of liners owned and operated by KENNETH VAN COR-one of the four top rear- admirals in the world. Floating around in the bilge water below deck is DAVID FRANCOIS GENERO on his way to ze casbah. David has a promising future in the field of French bathing suits. His six leading models also swimming in the hold are SHIRLEY ULMER, those two SMITH girls-SHIRLEY and EVELYN- BRYAN GRAVES, DIANE WHITE, and SHERMAN WRIGHT. J We now approach London, England, where we find two of our former classmates-JOHN DURESS and BOB SEBERT. They are now part owners of the Downy Down Race Track which grossed 33,000,000 last year. John and Bob have been interested in horses ever since they left the ancient halls of B. H. S. They attrib- ute their success to the efforts of their expert jockeys, ART YEAW, who learned this skillful trade while plowing his fields in Guilford, and MARCIA WHI- TAKER. ' Having used up most of our money, we decided that it is best to move on to our next stop, Africa. We are well represented in these wilds by STANLEY fme and Frank Bucklj ANDERSON, who owns a little, thatched hut on the Nile River. Stanley came to Africa to hunt lions and tigers for a little peace and quiet. He never seemed content in the boisterous town of Brattleboro. Speaking of Brattleboro, we see sitting in the office of the little, red school house on the hill the new principal, HERMON fwith an ELMER JOHNSON. He took his position as a result of an accident which oc- curred in the main room. It seems that Mr. Wiggin fell through the floor while delivering a speech to the stu- dent body. Unfortunately, Mr. Miller, standing on the same faulty board, plummetted down toward the inner recesses of the dungeon, trying to save Uncle,' Joe. Be- cause of this lugubrious tragedy, Uncle Carl's shoes were filled by YONNIE BALLAS, the new sociology teacher. As long as we're here, we might as well see if there are any other new additions to the B. H. S. faculty. Up on the third fioor we see smoke pouring out of the chemistry room, where mad-scientist IRISH is trying to think of a more exciting way to test metals. Ever since graduation, POLLY has been trying to outdo Einstein and his theories. Down on the second floor, JUDY BANKS is drilling her 5th period French class in the 20 THE DIAL importance of learning the fundamentals of that lan- guage. While we are listening tb the Frenchies recite, an ear-splitting scream disturbs the musty atmosphere as the new school nurse-THELMA FARRINGTON- corners another innocent freshman in the library. Be- cause of the great excitement caused by Thelma's tactics, our beloved librarian-PHYLLIS AUSTIN-has been forced to move into the hall. Out in the front yard we find NORMAN HENRY, the school janitor, mowing the lawn. Norm's deep devotion to the old, trembling institution forced him to return. ENOUGH has been said about Brattleboro, and now we go back to our ocean-going vessel. As we non- chalantly listen to the waves slapping against the boat, we can't help thinking of the misfortune that the two CULVER boys, BOB and SKIP, met at the class picnic many years ago. They were trying to lay a telephone cable across Spofford Lake, but they proved too easy prey for the sharks. Poor unfortunate devils! Tossed about by the waves on the port side, a tiny rowboat bounds over the brine. Lashed to the main mast is our ruddy skipper, BARBARA QI didn't take modern history, Mr. Miller, butj BERRY on her way to Ni- agara Falls, where she and NEIL WAITE plan to go over the falls in a wheaties carton. If Barbara survives this tremendous feat, she will be able to return to Brattleboro to view the gigantic sixty-five-feet-high statue of herself. It was built by the WILSON contractors, RICHARD and ROBERT, and reposes on the high school lawn. The next major city we visit is the metropolis of Honolulu. Roaring through the streets in their city serv- ice taxi are HAZEL CAMERON, SHARON BOWEN, and ARLENE RETZ. These three daredevil drivers came to this place because their licenses were suspended in the forty-eight states. Their chief customer is HOWARD Babyface BAKER, who was sent there as an envoy of the United Nations. Sitting under a palm tree strum- ming his ukalalie is PEANUT GAUTHIER, serenading a group of hula dancers. As we look over this bevy of enticing females, a few familiar faces catch our atten- tion. In the first row we recognize VIOLA GREEN, JOYCE HARDING, MIRIAM HUNTLEY, ELEA- NOR BROWN, JEANNIE SPENCER, and IRENE BROOKS. Peanut and his delegation sailed for the South Seas a number of years ago, because their talents were not appreciated on Broadway. Hanging from an- other Palm tree, DICK NORTHRUP' adds the melody with his rendition of the Flight of the Bumblebeef, Dick made a fortune in the states by playing to packed dance halls, charging 36.50 a couple, but soon he tired of all this and came to Honolulu. In a thatched hut, DONALD TYLER sells carbonated cocoanut juice. Down the road a big, red building towers above' the palms. A crowd of natives wait anxiously outside the door of the new branch of the A 8: P stores. Ready to unbolt the front entrance is that ex-convict, JOHN JOSEPH HILL the 3rd, Jack had slaved for many years under his former employer, Mr. Pacific, commonly known as ALFIE HAUS, before starting out on his own. He now employs Alf1e,' as his no. 1 bagger and basket weaver. BECAUSE our next stop is Lower Slobbovia, we have decided to sell the boat to a native and use the money for a second-hand jeep. As we wave goodbye to the friendly natives and start our long trip across the mountains, we think once again of Brattleboro and its numerous nightclubs. The most outstanding of these is Henry's Fruitland, now owned by ANTON CAMPA- NELLA and his thirteen sons. Anton started in here as soon as he got out of high school and has been gradually working up to his present position. Sitting around read- ing the latest comic books are his three able dish- washers-VIRGINIA SINIUK, JEANETTE BROWN, and JANET CORBETT. The door opens and in walks Mr. and Mrs. JEAN URKO and family, some of An- ton's best customers. Down on lower main street, reposing in his little dark room of the Latchis theatre, sits ALAN WATERMAN -the new projectionist. Alan picked up this handy trade many years ago while working for Paul Stockwell in the physics room. Getting back to our journey to the isolated boundaries of Lower Slobbovia, we find that the going begins to get rough. We now have to resort to snowshoes because of the increasing amount of snow and ice. At times the Out- look is hopeless, but when things look darkest, we see rushing out of the snowfiurries KEITH ABBOTT, with his portable sandwich-bar. He and his helpers-ELEA- NOR MARTELLE, CHARLOTTE NEAL, MARILYN NICHOLAS, RITA CASTINE, and SHIRLEY BRY- ANT-have travelled through these mountain ranges for years, saving poor, unfortunate souls from sure de- struction. After we have thanked him profusely for his kind services, we start once more on our itinerary. Time begins to fly, and before we know it, the smoke- stack of the Lower Slobbovian mink factory comes into sight over the hills. Standing in the street waiting to greet us is NANCY LOFSTEDT, who, after graduat- ing from Amherst with flying colors, came to this deso- late outpost to teach the Lower Slobbovians the funda- mentals of English. Judging from their welcome, it seems that Nancy has done a remarkable job. Pulling up in front of the BROWN hotel, which is run by RIP himself, we walk in and sign the register, at the same time ringing for a bellhop. Much to our surprise, FRANCIS FREEMAN reports promptly to the desk and transports our luggage to the dungeon. As we pro- THE DIAL 21 ceed down the spiral stair case, we spy another Brattle- borian-STACIA JUSCEN-the chamber maid. Stacia has been director of athletics at Lower Slobbovia High for the past thirteen years while also holding down her job at the hotel. All in all, we have a good representa- tion in this town, but, because of the lack of time, we are forced to depart by dogsled for another community. AVING grown tired of the cold weather, we are com- '-l pelled to head for a warmer climate. The most logical choice, we agree, is Florida. Floating over the waves on her water wings is that renowned columnist and poet-NANCY FITZGERALD. She has been re- siding in this sunny state ever since a talent scout dis- covered her natural tendency toward poetry and her ability to write short stories. Practicing on one of Nancy's numerous tennis courts, NORMAN HARRIS is sharpening his game in prepara- tion for his match with Jinx Faulkenberg. Norm,' has come far from the sand lots of Brattleboro to his pres- ent height of success. We shall now go down to the business district of Florida where we find JEAN STOCKWELL busily typing in the oiiice of Hookum, Crookum and Scalpum-attorneys. Jean decided that, if she had to Work, she might as well do so in pleasant sur- roundings, so after graduation she journeyed to Florida. She was lucky enough to acquire her present position soon after getting off the train. Located one block away is a little dress shop owned and operated by MARLENE SEMERARO. It is a minia- ture Houghton and Simonds, dealing in only exclusive models. She now has a chain of stores stretching across the country from Florida to Saco, Maine. Across the street in the huge high school gymnasium, manager AGNES SENCABAUGH and coach KATH- LEEN POLLARD are supervising the practice of their team. They are the co-owners of the Florida Aggies, a semi-pro basketball team. These two girls got their valu- able experience while coaching Brattleboro to a success- ful season many years ago. Cruising up the river we somehow find ourselves in that cold climate of-not Vermont, not Maine, but-Alaska. We see, rushing to a monstrous igloo in the distance, JOYCE LAFLAM and her spouse. Joyce had always wanted to be a nurse, but Cupid got there first, now, in her igloo hospital, she is curing the eskimos of bad cases of spring fever, contracted after the long, tedious win- ter. She seems to be very happy in her work, rushing back and forth on the 2:23 and 5 :54 dogsleds. Glancing about, we notice a skiing class. There we see-guess who! A native fnot Hawaiian, but Alaskanj is giving lessons to the foreigners from Maine and Ver- mont who don't yet know the art of juggling their skis and poles at the same time. It is none other than-guess who! fThis is getting corney-we'l1 now pause one moment for the fumigation of room 20.J MARY BERNARD did so well in her driving lessons at school that she decided to go into business for herself in Fairbanks, Alaska. We see her teaching the Harvard boys to drive. They voted'Mary the girl we'd like most to crack-up with. Keep up the good work! On one of the icy streets ED LAFLAM, no relative of Joyce, has opened a barbershop for women. He saw so many bearded ladies at the circus that he decided to do something about it. Ed's motto is, A rolling stone gathers no moss. Get it? We don't either! Above Ed's barber shop another Brattleborian is busy at work mending shoes. The enterprising, young lady is ELIZABETH MACDONALD. She specializes in run down heels, but there are also a few good souls in her tapping business. Lizzy has been so successful in shoe- ing eskimos that she has now retired and is going to open a Dairy Bar in the Yukon Valley. Standing in MacDonald's Diner, PERSIS LUKE is playing the slot machine while waiting for the 8:15 bus to Smuggler's Notch. As a general rule, Pets does not indulge in such a monetary pastime, and was once quoted as saying, I think all pin-ball machines are hor- rible! But finding a few slugs in her hunting jacket, she has squandered them. The good-natured waitress, MARION WHITAKER, is standing by with three more bags of slugs in case Pets gets lucky. Marion just seemed to follow the rest of the local crowd to Alaska and fortunately found a suitable job in Lizz's Dairy Bar. By this time the 8:15 bus has arrived with its veteran driver, ROY INGRAM, at the wheel. Roy has been cart- ing tourists, natives, dogs, and chickens for the past eleven years, and is still going as strong as ever. Keep carting, Roy! 'l O save time we'll get on the bus to journey hence. On one of the mountain sides, we see glittering in the sun the gold dome of the Alaskan Home for the Aged. You'll never guess who founded and established the beautiful institution. That's right-GRAMPA KENNY HOWE. In twenty-five years he has built this twenty-seven-story-henhouse up from a two-story cow- barn. Kenny became interested in public welfare shortly after graduation. Looking back on our fellow passengers, we notice DOROTHY PUTNAM comparing gold ore with NANCY LANE and RAYMOND LASKOWSKI, her fellow prospectors. This enterprising trio struck it rich last year while panning for gold in the surrounding valleys. They have finally lived up to their title of gold diggers of '49. We also notice BOB BURNS on his way to the Eskimos' Musical Autorium where he will KConlinued on page 452 CLASS WILL E, the gorgeous, glamourous, garrulous, gold- wdigging class of 1949, do hereby graciously and generously give up our glittering galaxy to the under- handed, underprivileged, undernourished, and under- sized undergraduates of B.H.S.- To BRUCE fYou should have seen me in Fair Havenlj UROOSTERH BAILEY, we leave one keg of gunpowder to help him really shoot off his mouth. BRYAN QI use them when I go to the citylj GRAVES leaves his best set of brass knuckles to TIMMIE fI'm fussy! I only go out with girls!J RYAN, so that in next year's basketball season we' may see a fair light. Our own bid for president-of the Tearless Tuckered Tigers-BOB fOnly because he's a Detroit fan!J GIB- SON awards his coveted green shirt flf it isn't worn out by nowlj to PETER I-Iookeyl' FARIDONI, that soph- omore sensation. Now Pete will have something to show off his true Irish blood. To our junior Siamese twins, PERCY fYoo hoo, Barbielj SPRAGUE and BARBARA fThere is nothing I cannot Percy-ve!J MAGNAGHI, we leave-well, we just leave them-together! HERBERT QI just can't understand, Mr. Vosej SAN- DERSON leaves his Charles Atlas Course to Carl Cabbagehead TENNEY, hoping that it will do some- thing for him. Our coo-some twosome, FRANNIE fl take dicta- tionlj LA ROSA and ANTON QI take orderslj CAM- PANELLA, donate one Italian spaghetti recipe con- cocted by them for the honest lunch counter patrons. I 0 MIKELL QThe more we come, the better we look-I think!J SEMERARO and DIANE flf you think it's right, Mikelllj WHITE, we leave PERSIS Kitten LUKE's popularity, so that those freshman cuties won't have to work so hard for attention. NORM fYou'll find me at the Tennis Court-day or nightlj HARRIS donates his speed to those two bounc- ing baby boys, GREY Bull GODDARD and BRUCE Giggles GAUTHIER, so that they can fulhll their ambition to play the exciting position or halfback. RICHARD QSO what if I'm shy? I've got' a car, havenlt I?J NORTHRUP cheerfully vacates the solo cornet chair, hoping that BARBARA QJust think what Hinsdale High lostlj BERNIER can keep the brass sec- tion going by being able to play the hardest marches. How about it, Hot Lips ? Can you play Military Es- cort ? - To ROGER fOh, you aren't so big!J WEATHER- HEAD we leave a long rope, so that he may slip through the crevices in the floor and still be sure of being res- cued-or hanged! NANCY QNO, Stan, no, Bryan-not the acidlj LOFSTEDT leaves her super brain to GENE CI'1l need it, won't I, Mr. Scott ?J SEARLES, with the hope that Knucklehead will remember to wear a football helmet even in scrimmage. HERMON fHonest, we're going steadylj JOHN- SON, alias the Cue Ball Kingj' leaves his well-worn cue stick to be displayed in Room 20, with a bronze tablet inscribed: I'd have earned more letters-if we had had a pool team. I'O next year's team the senior members of the foot- ball squad, otherwise known as the Nicotine Kids, leave their much-used knowledge of how to skip prac- ticeu with the hint that, for a small fortune, they'll tell you how to get away with it. HAROLD flf they won't go out with me, I hate themlj GALE bestows his brain f?J to the fifth period biology class, praying that they will find out just what makes him a Genius. JOHN fLet's go out and have a good time!J DU- RESS and BOB QWith who ?J SEBERT leave their for- mula for a wild evening to LARRY Lefty,' COREY, who looks as though he could use some excitement. PAUL ROBINSON fYou know, the one who always makes out hour-long basement slipslj leaves his love to all those sophomore girls whom he might have missed. MARILYN fBut I can't walk homelj COOKE do- nates a few of her tumbling antics to DONNA My Friend Irma SHAW, so that when the rhythms of Dry Bones start her dancing during a concert, she'll have a few cartwheels to toss in. JUDY falways pour acid into water-no, water into acid-no, oh, dear-Sanfordlj BANKS leaves her bright-red slacks to any sophomore girl who dares to wear them. All right, girls, don't crowd! KEN fWhat are you laughing at?J HOWE used to be shy until he went with ELSA fBut, Peggy, I don't know if I like him!J SEMERARO. Now he gives his modesty to JOAN HAYMARCH, who will have to make a little go a long way. OB QHave you heard my latest ?J HAUS and JACK I3 QNO, Alfie baby! tell me another nursery rhymelj HILL leave their envied spots as the best two of the Three Suns at the Teen Canteen, where ad-libbing is allowed, to ED flf Goddard can't hurt me, nobody can!J ALLEN and JOE QI ain't talking!J SINIUK, so they will have an excuse for not dancing. YONNIE fOh, Jeannielj BALLAS leaves her casual versatility to MARTHA flf you need any advice, girls, just ask melj SNOW, to enable Martha to assist her friends with their problems and still be able to put in a couple of plugs for her own benefit. NANCY fOh, Johnnylj FITZGERALD donates her gift of writing romantic poetry to BETTY INGALLS, fConli111zed on, page 45j The Graduates of IQLI-9 CLASS OFFICERS Persis Luke, Vice Presidentg David Genera, Treasurerg Nancy Lofstedt, Secretaryg Anton Campanella President. 23 V l 24 THE DIAL KEITH ARTHUR ABBOTT ..DoC,, Silenee ir golden. This fellow is one of our quieter classmates. Keith's marks show that he is a conscientious worker. We've been told that he likes to busy himself in a work shop. Politics seem to be up his alley, too. If Keith continues to listen, rather than to talk, we know he'll Suc- ceed. Orchestra 1, Tyler Award 3, Color Committee Chairman 4. f STANLEY FREDERICK ANDERSON stan-' Regard your good narne ur zlae rielaerl jewel you run ponibly be bofserred of. Here is an all-round good fellow who is not only very popular and an excellent athlete, but also a good stu- dent. B.H.S. is sorry to lose you, Stan, but we know that you will be successful wherever you go-you've proved your leadership here! Silver B 3, Class President 2, Spot- light Board 3, Commencement Mar- shall 3, Alpha Epsilon 2, Pep Club 1, 2, Football Squad 2, 3, 4, Letter- man 3, 4, Co-captain 4, Basketball Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 3, 4, Base- ball Squad 1, 3, Green Mt. Boys' State 3, School Boy Patrol 4, Student Coun- cil 3, 4, President Student Council 4, Business Manager Magazine Subscrip- tion Drive 4, Class Will 4. PHYLLIS JUNE AUSTIN llphyly! The best of proplvelr of ine Future if the Part. We saw much for this girl, who hails from Putney, during our first two years. Then she took the D.I. Course and the Brattleboro Public 'Library claimed her free time. If her present work is an example of what she will do in the future, Phyllis is on the road to success. French Club 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Li- brary Monitor 2, D. I. Club 3, 4, President 4, Class Color Committee 4. HOWARD ALLEN BAKER, JR. !lBud9: uBaken A friendly, quiet nature cizlmrf' Here's the boy who likes to putter around with his car. But what's this we hear? Why, he has gone overboard for photography, tool That's the latest rumor-he's going to a photography school. May all your pictures be prize winners, Howard. Good luck in every- thing! Photography Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Junior Prom Committee 3. YONNIE CHRISTY BALLAS W'lJere .rlae met ez rlriznger, There rife lefl ez friend. Yonnie is one of our friendliest classmates, as well as one of the busi- est. She's been outstanding in music, public-speaking, original writings, and dramatics during these past four years. Dial Board Editor 4, Year Book Committee 4, Class Vice-President 3, Home Room Treasurer 2, Spotlight Board 2, 3, Editor-in-chief 3, French Club 2, 3, Latin Club 2, Pep Club 1, 2, Blowout Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Sherman Prize Speaking Contest 2, 3, 4, Second Prize 2, First Prize 3, 4, All State Music Festival 3, 4, Vocal Solo Contest 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Sophomore Li- brarian 2, Annual Spring Concert Committee 1, Class Banquet Commit- tee 4, Cast School Play 4, Christmas Assembly Play 2, 4, Vermont One-Act Play Contest 4, Prompter School Play 3, Magazine Subscription Drive Lieut. 4, Special Mixed Quartet 4, Class History 4. JULIA GLEDDEN BANKS 3 lKJudy!l Her rrnile-laer wit! Judy is another of our Dial gen- iuses. Her happy laughter, her great sense of humor, and her never-ending friendliness will bring her through. You'll never meet anyone as ready to fool and laugh as she is. Your ability to make friends and your line personal- ity predict a happy future Judy. Dial Board Editor 3, 4, Art Editor 4, Asst. Art Editor 3, Alpha Epsilon 3, Photography Club 4, Blowout Com- mittee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Vocal Solo Contest 3, 4, Christmas Solo Concert 3, Brattleboro-Bellows Falls Choir Concert 3. MARY ELIZABETH BERNARD Lizzie Frenchy Good Nature ir ulwdyr iz .fhCfE.l'J'.U Though Mary is one of. the quieter members of the class, she always has a smile and a kind word for everyone. Anytime you need help, give a yell and fshe'll come running! We all like Mary, and have no doubt that her future will be successful. BARBARA JANE BERRY Barb Wilb malice foward none, with char- ity toward ull. What do you need help in-Latin, French, History, essay, or story writ- ing? Just call on Barb ! This capable little girl is a whizz in them. She is always ready with witty remarks, too, that have kept us in Stitches. We have no doubt that Barb is on her way to a happy future! Silver B 3, Dial Board Editor 3, 4, Year Book Committee 4, Assistant in English 3, French- Club 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3, Sherman Prize Speak- ing Contest 3, Class Color Committee 4, Assistant in Latin 1, 2, 3. THE DIAL 25 ANN LOUISE BEVIS Palienre ir a remedy for every Jarrow. Chesterfield, here we come, espe- cially if all the girls are as cheerful and gay as Ann! A certain person has the same idea, because he spends a con- siderable amount of time in that town. With her cheerful laugh and twinkling eyes, Ann will certainly reach the top in anything she attempts. Senior Dance Committee 4, Secre- tary to Miss Ward 4, Dial Typist 4, School Store 3, 4. JOYCE ADA BOURN ...lou A fair exterior ir a rilent rerommendalzonf' Joyce could always be found work- ing in the school store. This is just a start, for she wants to become a secre- tary. What a lucky man will be her boss! With her lovely hair and pleas- ing smile, Joyce will certainly succeed in anything she attempts. Secretary to Miss Canedy 4, Dial Typist 4, Store 3, 4. SHARON VIRGINIA BOWEN Humor ir the hailing pot of good cheer. Sharon is one who appears to be quiet until we know her better. Then we're glad we've met her, for she never frowns. We know that her cheerfulness will carry her far into the future. Sharon, a smile will go a long way. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, Sec- retary 3. IRENE RUTH BROOKS Rene Brooksie Wirdom and honor are far ahove richer and power. Irene is the one who has all the qualities of a wonderful girl-and a good secretary, too! She has excelled in everything that she's undertaken, and, with that good humor, personal- ity, and honesty, she'll make a fine place for herself in the future. Best of luck, Brooksie,', we're all with you! Home Room Treasurer 3, Alpha Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2, Class Picnic Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Secretary to Mr. Gregg 4, Spotlight Typist 4, Monitor Typing Room 4, Study Hall Monitor 4, Ticket Taker 4, School Store 3, 4, Assistant in Stenography 3. ELEANOR MAY BROWN Brownie Blondie Thy voice is .rweet af if it took in marie from thy face. of Eleanor has won admiration from all sides for her golden voice, some day we may see her name in lights and say, We knew her when! This versatile classmate has also made an outstanding record in the commercial department. Our crystal ball says, A bright fu- ture! Home Room Treasurer 2, 4, Alpha Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, Class Picnic Committee 4, Secretary to Miss Isackson 4, Spotlight Typist 4, All State Music Festival 3, 4, Monitor Typing Room 4, Vocal Solo Contest 1, 2, 3, 4, Library Monitor 4, Ticket Taker 4, Store 3, 4. JEANNETTE GLADYS BROWN Blondie Toots Beware of her fair hair, for Jhe exeellr All women in the magic of her lorhrfn Jeannette has made many friends in these past four years, but just guess which kind predominates! Says Brownie with her sweet, innocent air, It must be my hair that gets 'em l But, of course, we all know better! A happy future to you, Jeannette, and a lucky guy he'll be, too! Band 4, Orchestra 1. RICHARD EVREST BROWN Rip Dick Brownie The endearing elegance of female friena'Jhip. Have you ever seen this fellow on the dance Hoot? His favorite pastimes dancing and he's really very accom- plished. Rip's showed us that he has acting talent as well by appearing in the school play this year. We wish you the best of luck in anything you ,at- tempt, Rip! Q I Spotlight Board 4, Band 1, F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Football Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 4, Baseball Man- ager 4, Assistant Manager 3, Ski Team 4, Class Banquet Committee 4, Pep Club 1, 2, School Play 4. SHIRLEY EVA BRYANT Shoil ' Billy Shirl A companion thai if cheerful ir worth gold. Shirley has been a wonderful class- mate during our four year stay at B. H. S. Her sunny disposition, her willingness to help, and her ready sense of humor have brightened many days for all of us. We know you'll have a wonderful future! Spotlight Board 3, French Club 3, 4, Latin Club 2, Home Economics Club 3, 4, President 4, Tyler Award 3, Green Mt. Girls' State 3, Class Motto Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Assistant in Home Eco- nomics 4, Ticket Taker 4, School Play 4, Class History 4. 26 THE DIAL ROBERT HENRY BURNS Burnsie Bob Burns MuJic, when raft ooirer die, uibruter in the memory. Ah, listen to that tenor croon! Yes, Bob's the songbird of the class who makes the girls swoon and squeal, Oh, Bobbie! Now you can understand the action of a certain brunette? With his musical ability and cheerfulness, Bob's success must be lurking in the future. Drum Major 4, All-State Music Festival 2, 3, 4, Vocal Solo Contest 2, 3, 4, Spring Concert 2, 3, 4. BARBARA CORA BURRINGTON uBarbu uBarbyu In quietnefr and ronjidence Jlaull be your rtrengzlaf' The girl with the trumpet has been quiet but active. Barb is planning to be a nurse-I wonder if she'll be permitted to take her horn to the hos- pital? Don't worry, Barb, there's melody in that smile and in those eyes! Band 2, 33 Orchestra 2, Home Eco- nomics 1, 2, 4. ROSE MARIE BUSH Rosie Rosebud Her golden louir wur not more runny tlaun loer heart. Rose's sweet gaiety and her friend- ship, which never fail her comrades, have endeared her to all of us. We'll miss that unmistakable giggle rising from the back of the room! You'll be successful in any life you choose, Rosie, but we wish you Best Luck! anyway! Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4. MARY JANE CLARISE BUX ..H2O-,, ..BuXy,, Be flow to full into friendrlzipy but wlaen tbou url in, rontinue firm und confront. Although Mary is one of the shyer members of our class, those fortunate enough to be given her friendship know that she is a true comrade. She proved, however, that she isn't just a shrinking violet by her line perform- ance in the Prize Speaking Contest and the play. Tyler Award 2, Sherman Prize Speaking Contest 4, Senior Play 4. HAZEL JEAN CAMERON Susie,' Women of the world rruoe excitement. Everyone knows ,Hazel as a charm- ing and witty companion, a girl who loves to have fun! She is all of that, but a few people know that she has a great deal of seriousness, too. Hazel is one who has a beautifully balanced personality I - Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3. ANTON JOSEPH CAMPANELLA Pretzels Pretz Caparoli I'm or bud ur the worrt but, tlmnk loeuoenr, I'm or good or the bert. Yankees, Yankees, Yankees! All we hear is Yankees ! When Pret- zels talks about baseball, we feel as if there were a whole team of Campa- nellas around us! Dial Board Editor 4, Year Book Committee 4, Class President 4, Home Room Treasurer 1, Spotlight Board 1, 33 French- Club 3, Latin Club 2, Treasurer 2, Pep Club 1, Magazine Subscription Drive Lieuten- ant 3, Team Captain 4, Green Mt. Boys' State 3, School Boy Patrol 4, Traiiic Oflicer 4, Senior Frolic Com- mittee 4, Anual Spring Concert Com- mittee 2, 3, School Play Committee 3, Junior Prom Committee 33 All State Music Festival 2, 3, 4, Vocal Solo Contest 2, 3, 4, D. A. R. Citizenship Award 4, Student Council 4, Presi- dent's address 4, U. N, Youth Forum 4, New England Music Festival 2, 3, 4, Blowout Entertainment 4. RITA CORA CASTINE Rete Blondie Ritzie Quiet rbe ir and efcienl, Capable of uny tore. Rita is one of the quieter members of our class. Although we haven't heard too much from her, we'll re- member her as the girl who always had a smile for everyone. Rumor has it that her future is already settled. Best of luck, Rita! MARILYN FLORA COOKE Cookie Levi 0 leuoe tlae merry town! 0 come and ree Our country roll, und line content wztb me. Have you seen a number 34 hop- ping around the basketball floor? Well, it's none other than our Cookie from Marlboro. Even though she comes from a suburb, she always finds time to hit the high-spots. People say she's per- fect at beating out that rhythm on the drum- For di Tigers, of course! Dial Board Editor 3, 4, Year Book Committee 4, Home Room Treasurer 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, As- sistant in Algebra 4, French Club 2, 3, Latin Club 2, Class Motto Committee 4, All-State Music Festival 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Librarian 2, Girls' Basket- ball Squad 3, 4, Letterman 4. THE DIAL 27 JANET FLORENCE CORBETT Juicy Jannie Blondie Nalure bar thrown a reil of moderl beauty o1fer motor rofer-and maidezzboodff Heres another shy maiden! Not many people know Janet well, but those who do know that she's just as sweet as she seems to the rest of us. She'll give some very fortunate man a lovely bride and a charming home. QShe studied Home Ec. Maybe that's not alllj Alpha Epsilon 25 Home Economics Club 1, 3, 4g Pep Club 1. WINIFRED MADELINE CROSS Winnie Freddie Win Il if not wide reading but useful read- irzg zbal lerzdr to exeellerlref' Winnie is a new-comer this year. She is planning to be a nurse and we're sure that she'll be a confident one. In school she seems to be quiet, but really she is a true and enjoyable friend. She will find much use for her abilities in the years to come. Band 1 QB. F. H. SJ Z QW. H. SJ Orchestra 1 QB. F. H. SJ Junior Prom Committee 3 QW. H. S.J The 'Blabo- teur' Committee 3 QW. H. SJ Man- ager Bus Tickets to Games 3 QW. H. SJ. EDWIN WRIGHT CULVER, JR. llskipn ll-lid!! 1lEddiel! Every man ir lbe arrbilecl of hir owlz fortune. Who wants a good surveyor, photog- rapher, engineer, or what have you? Here's your man, rolled-up into one! Skippy cannotbe beaten in these fields, so how can we worry about his crystal ball? His pleasant smile and cheerful nature have endeared him to his school-chums forever. Go to it, Skip ! Trafiic Officer 4g Ticket Taker 4. ROBERT ADAMS CULVER uBobu One day in the country ir worlla ll mouth in iowa. Bob's that very witty chemist who has made plenty of friends. How he can find time to do homework and drive his Ford to Newfane and back is be- yond us. We know that the future holds a lot for you, Bob, and that you'll give your all to every effort. French Club 2g Ticket Taker ff. ELLA MAY DAVIS Ella May A witly fompaniozz, a jolly good rportf' Full of fun and fancy free -that's our Ella! While at work in the school store or busily typing for the DIAL, she has enlightened many an hour with her quick wit and keen sense of humor. Keep it up, Ella! The world needs clerks-and secretaries! Home Economics Club lg Secretary to Miss Ellison 4, Dial Typist 45 School Store 3, 4, Commercial Club 4. WILFRED DEYO One cannot always be a hero, but one :azz alwayr be a man. Wilfred hasn't been the noisiest mem- ber of our class, but just a person who you know is always around. D.I. course has kept him fairly busy. His secret ambition is printing. Anyone want any calling cards? Lots of luck, Wilfred. Keep the presses rolling. JOHN WINTHROP DURESS lQJohnny!1 Down the Jlreet will? a flatter! He-re's a lively member of our class. You will never find this fellow sleep- ing, no matter what time of day. John has a personality that will take him a long way. Best of luck for your future years, John, wherever you go, and whatever you do. Pep Club 1, 2g Photography Club 2, 3 g Baseball Squad 1 3 Track Squad Man- ager 1g Trafiic Officer 45 Rifle Club 1, 2 QG. H. S.lg Shop Club 2. THELMA LOUISE FARRINGTON Fem Thel Tessie Tire .roullr calm sunrhirze, and the bearlfell joy, is Vir!ue'J prize. Thelma is another classmate who comes to us from Putney. We have picked out from the flying rumors the fact that she wants to be a medical mis- sionary. You have certainly earned our best wishes for success, Thel. May every happiness be yours! Latin Club 2, Home Economics Club 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. 28 THE DIAL NANCY ALICE FITZ-GERALD t.Nan,, t.JinX,, Poetry if to he found nowhere Unlerr we ferry it within ur. Need a real friend? See Nancy. Her warm personality and willingness to help have proved that she is a wonder- ful person. She has brought added fame to the Dial with her beautiful poetry and essays. Keep your eye on Green- wich, Nan, and lots of happiness! Dial Board Editor 3, 4, Editor-in- Chief 4, Year Book Committee 4, Home Room Treasurer 1, Band 4, Or- chestra 4, French Club 2, 3, Latin Club 1, 2, Pep Club 1, 2, Photography Club 4, Blowout Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, First Place in Poetry, Vermont Literary Contest 3. FRANCIS IRWIN FREEMAN Franny Fran Smooth run: the water where the ' brook if deep. Fran is one of those lucky ones who leave our ivy-clad walls at the end of hve periods. He makes good use of it, however, and has little to fear in the years to come. Fran is good-natured and easy to get along with, we know he'll go far. Pep Club 2, Baseball Assistant Man- ager 1, D. I. Club 3, 4. HAROLD DAVID GALE Genius Goofie Pretzel Ar .rwift as deer in flight. Thereis a sudden breeze- Goofy is making time on the track. Is he on his feet or his blue-beetle motor-bike? Seriously, though, here's a boy who has done well in track meets, and we wish him Good Luck in the future. He'll get along! Track Squad 4, Cross Country 4. ARLENE CLAIRE GALLUP URI! XKAUNIEY! An ounre of action ir worth a tone of tele. Arlene is one of the girls who took Driver's Training-and she got her li- cense, too. All joking aside, she has al- ways worked hard and deserves every bit of praise that she receives. We know the future holds a great deal in store for her. ' WILBUR FRANK GAUTHIER Peanut The rnildert mannerr with the hrtweit mind. Peanut isn't as bashful as he looks! Not only does he get stuck in-Rutland for a night, but he also seems to make a habit of it in Springfield! He's one of the select males who work at the Holstein! The road to prosperity lies before you, Peanut ! Pep Club 1, 2, Photography Club 2, 3, Basketball Squad 1, Baseball Squad 1. DAVID FRANCIS GENERO Dave The man whore .rilent day: in horrnlerr joy: are spent. A tall fellow with an artistic touch- that's Dave! He's proved his skill by doing a fine job as stage manager of the school play. His easy manner and quiet laughter have won him ' many friends inside and outside of school. Class Treasurer 4, Alpha Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Pep Club 1, 2, Traf- fic Otiicer 4, Class Motto Committee 4, All-State Music Festival 2, Book Store 4. ROBERT HADLEY GIBSON Bob', Gib Gip Tiger! Tiger! hurning bright, in The forest of the night. I'm a Detroit Tiger fan! Bob proudly boasts to all. Consequently, he's had to endure persistent teasing during his four years in B. H. S., but Bob's al- ways taken it with that perennial smile. Silver B 3, Dial Board 3, 4, Business Manager 4, Asst. Business Manager 3, Class President 1, Class Treasurer 2, French Club 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Alpha Epsilon 2, 4, Pep Club 2, Foot- ball Squad 2, 4, Letterman 4, Basket- ball Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 3, 4, Baseball Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Tennis Squad 3, 4, Green Mt. Boys' State 3, Tralhc Oliicer 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Senior Ban- quet Committee 4, Vice President Stu- dent Council 3. BRYAN EDWARD GRAVES uslugu uB1ackien uBryn I like nothing hetter than to he myrelff' Who is that dashing brunette out on the basketball floor? Why it's none other than our Bryan, one of our star athletes. Because of his keen sense of humor and his likeable personality, he is a friend to everybody. Class President 3, Band 1, 2 , Orches- tra 1, Pep Club 1, 2, Football Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Basketball Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 2, 3, 4, Baseball Squad 1, Blowout Committee 3, Green Mt. Boys' State 33 Traffic Ofticer 4, Class Picnic Commit- tee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4, Class History 4. THE DIAL 29 JEAN ANNE GRAY I beheld her quiet ar tr dove. Our quiet classmate is a girl whom many don't know very well. We know that she's a real friend. Jean's future will probably be spent in office work, unless her plans are changed, somebody will have a swell secretary. Happy fu- ture, Jean! We know you'll do well. Secretary to Miss Lord 4. VIOLA ELEANOR GREEN llviyl There if no room for grief in the roortzng plate of joy. Who made that basket? That Green girl, of course! Vi has shown her mettle in many activities-especially in basketball! She played for the high school two years, and now is one of the Holstein Devilettes. Keep up the good work-your score will add up! Alpha Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2, Photography Club 3, Girls' Basket- ball Squad 3, 4, Letterman 3, 4, Secre- tary to Mrs. Chaffey 4, Spotlight Typist 4, Store 4. ' JOYCE ANN HARDING ...Ion Bonnie brown eyer are the eyer for me. Joyce hasn't been with us for four years, but we're certainly glad that she came to B. H. S.! Her cheerful smile and her sense of humor will be remem- bered by all of us. We want to wish you luck in the future, Joyce, and we know that you'll win with that sunny disposi- tion. Latin Club 4. NORMAN SHEPHERD HARRIS Norm Normie Make way for thir good fellowlu Here's a lad who hopes to become a soil conservator someday. Fine ambi- tion, Norm ! That's not all. He likes to play basketball, too, and even takes trips to Keene. Best of luck to the boy who is bound to have a happy future, full of success. Commencement Marshall 3, Foot- ball Squad 3, 4, Letterman 3, 4, Basket- ball Squad 1, 2, 3, Letterman 3, Ten- nis Squad 4, Letterman 4, Traffic Offi- cer 4, Class Banquet Committee 4. ROBERT EDMUND HAUS uB0bH UAIHCD All clown: do not belong to zz circurf' Here's the real humorist of our class. There's never a dull minute when this gay fellow is around. If you ever want any cartoons, just put in a call for Bob. By the way, he likes the Red Sox. Best of Luck in the future, Alfie. French Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Alpha Epsilon 4, Pep Club 1, 2, Baseball Manager 4, Blowout Committee 4, Traffic Officer 4, Junior Prom Committee 33 Senior Dance Com- mittee 4, Class Prophecy 4.- . ' NORMAN EDWARD HENRY Norm Henry l am no angel! Norm is one of the quieter mem- bers of our class, but those who know him say that he is loads of fun. His work in the Ag course, as a member of the School Boy Patrol, and as actor shows that he is a good worker. We know that he will succeed. Loads of luck, Norm ! F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Track Squad 4, School Boy Patrol 4, Traffic Officer 4, Basketball Ticket Taker 4, Class Flower Committee 4, School Play 4. INEZ LELIA HIGLEY ..Ine,, Love, truth and gratitude are the greutert living 1firt1teJ. Inez is one of the few girls who know what the future holds in store. See that sparkle? That's proof enough. Higgie deserves the very best, and we are sure that she and Leonard will be very happy. Colorful horizons loom ahead, Inez. Secretary to Mr. Scott 4, Spotlight Typist 4, School Store 3, 4, Class Flower Committee 4. JOHN JOSEPH HILL llJaCkn UMCIU Why rhould the devil have all the good timer? Zoom! Zoom! There goes Jack zipping down the street in his jalopy which is always bulging with kids. We are used to seeing his cheerful face in the corridors when he is on patrol. His friendly attitude has made him popular with everyone. Go to it, John! Baseball Squad 2, 3 fB.H.S.J Track Squad 3 fB,H.S.J Hockey Squad 2, 3 fB.H.S.J Letterman 3 fB.H.S.J Traffic Officer 4, Class Picnic Committee 4, All-State Music Festival 3, Student Council 1 fB.H.S.J. 30 THE DIAL KENNETH JAMES HOWE Farmer Ken Lover A lion among ladier if a mort dreadful llvingf' Ken's a boy who is bound to make fun wherever he goes. His smile is al- ways with him. We understand that he likes to drive a car over New Hamp- shire's back roads. This young man will have friends everywhere. Loads of luck, Ken, we know you'll have just that. Football Squad 1, 2, 3, 4g Letterman 4, All State Honorable Mention 4, Basketball Squad 1, 2, 3, 4g Traffic Of- licer 4, Class Picnic Committee 43 Jun- ior Prom Committee 3. BARBARA JOYCE HUDSON Barb Barbie Ar Jomeone romewbere Jingc abou! lbe thy. Here's a girl whose hopes are high- in a plane, to be exact. There's a stew- ardess job waiting for you, Barb, if you keep your eyes on that star. What- ever your goal, with your quiet under- standing and happy smile, you'l1 really be flyin' high! MIRIAM HELEN HUNTLEY Min Minnie Silence more musical lban any Jong. Miriam never has much to say for herself-but her friends say it for her! We never hear her mention her good record in school, the extra work she does, or the service and loyalty that she gives her friends, but we're in on your secret, Miriam! Alpha Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Home Eco- nomics Club lg School Store 3, 4g Lunch Counter 4. ROY EUGENE INGRAM Luck'J a ball! Caleb il! He-re's one of our quieter classmates. He likes to play baseballg in fact, he's a real player. Roy can always be found around the science room mixing up something. Maybe he'll turn out to be a scientist. Best of luck in the future, Roy! F.F.A. 2, 35 Baseball Squad 3g Let- terman 3. J. MARY ELIZABETH IRISH upouyn Tl1iJ if a cbemical world. Here's a classmate whom we just couldn't get along without. She may be rather small, but she's industrious. Polly always has a smile for every- body at all times. Her future will be great, even if it is spent in some chem- istry laboratory. Best of luck in the years ahead. Silver B 3, Dial Board Editor 3, 43 Home Room Treasurer 23 Band 1, 2, 33 French Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 43 Latin Club 2, Pep Club 1, 2, Girls' Basketball Squad 3, 4, Letterman 3, 43 Senior Dance Committee 4, Junior Prom Committee 3g New England Mu- sic Festival 3, 43 Chemistry Assistant 4, French Assistant 35 Sophomore Li- brarian 2, Library Monitor 3, Ticket Taker 4. BARBARA GRACE JOHNSON Barb Babs Good tbingr come in .fmall packages. This cute little brunette hails from our great suburb-Vernon. Always greeting you with a smile-that's Babs ! It's rumored that Cupid has her future well planned. She is just the girl to make it a success. May luck be with you in every way! BARBARA MAY JOHNSON uBarbH uB0bn 'Vimiabilily Jbinex brigbt by ilr own ligblf' Although this gal from Bridge- port, Connecticut, didn't join us until our junior year, Barb has proven her- self a valuable addition to the class in more ways than one! Shels a most com- petent commercialite-her duty as sec- retary will vouch for that! Here's to your success! Secretary to Mr. T. J. Miller 4. HERMON ELMER JOHNSON Herm Long at lbe year'J dull circle reemr to ran Wberz tbe britb minor panty for lufenly-one. Who's behind all those swishes on the basketball floor? Why, who else but Herm ? We'll miss not only his dash- ing plays in basketball, but also his ready wit and humor. He has been one of our great athletes, and it doesn't look as though he would have any trouble reaching his chosen goal. Class Treasurer 3, Band 1, Pep Club 1, 23 Football Squad 2, 3, 4, Basketball Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 2, 3, 4g Captain 4, All-State 33 Junior Prom Committee 35 Senior Dance Committee 4. THE DIAL 31 STACIA NOREEN JUSCEN Babe Stucha Juicy Old friezzdr, like old Jwordf, .rzill are Murled bert. Stacia certainly has proved her ability and good sportsmanship on the basket- ball court. Her ambition is to be an in- structor in Physical Education, and there's no doubt that her cheery smile and sense of humor will help her achieve success. Good pal, loyal friend, dependable, and true-blue-Stacia means all of these. Spotlight Board 45 Band 1, 3, 45 Let- terman 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 2, 35 President 35 Alpha Epsilon 45 Pep Club 1, 25 Girls' Basketball Squad 3, 45 Letterman 3, 45 Co-Captain 45 All State Honorable Mention 45 Li- brary Assistant 35 Magazine Drive Cap- tain 45 Blowout Committee 45 Cheer Leader 2, 35 All State Music Festival 3, 45 Study Hall Monitor 45 Latin Assist- ant 35 Sports Club 45 President 45 Ticket Taker 3, 45 New England Music Festival 45 Class Will 4. EDMUN D LAFLAM Bunnum The gumek up! 'Bumzumu' up to buff' Here's the boy who plays the game and plays it well, to say nothing of his keeping the chemistry class amused with his atom-hic concoctions. fThose spots on the lab ceiling are proof posi- tive.J We all wish him success, know- ing that his energy and friendly grin have already assured it to him. Baseball Squad 3, 45 Letterman 3, 4. JOYCE LEE LAFLAM Jo Fretchet Thom laughing orlu llmt bor-row from azure .vkier the liglzi zlaey wear. Joyce has been a good friend and a swell classmate. Although serious- minded, quiet, and friendly, she gave us all a big surprise this year. Instead of one sparkling ring on her finger, she has two. We know her future is well taken care of. Lots of happiness, Joyce. Ivy Ode 4. NANCY RUTH LANE 1tNan:a Her bear! lmfzgella ozz cl jolly pin. Watch that rebound! Nancy's one of our girl basketball stars. She has been fun to know and a friend to all. There is a happy future in store for her, for a secretary's life is one that she will take easily in her natural way. Here's luck, Nancy! Secretary to Mr. Stockwell 45 Dial Typist 45 Store 3, 4. MARY FRANCES LA ROSA Franny Fran Honeybun A hear! rofl, a bear! kind, A laeorl round and free. Need an efficient secretary? Heres the girl to call on! Franny has set an outstanding record in the commercial course. Always ready to lend a helpful hand, she has been seen in many activi- ties-especially basketball! Fran's gay smile gone means a note of empti- ness in the halls of B. H. S. Silver B 35 Dial Board Editor 3, 45 Year Book Committee 45 Class Vice- President 15 Class Secretary 25 Com- mencement Essay 45 Alpha Epsilon 2, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 President 45 Girls Basketball Squad 3, 45 Letter- man 3, 45 Captain 45 Tyler Award 1, 2, 35 Green Mt. Girls' State 35 Senior Dance Committee 45 Secretary to Mr. Gregg 35 Mr. Chaffey 45 Dial Typist 45 D. A. R. Citizenship Award 45 Student Council 2, 3, 45 Assistant in Modern History 35 Sophomore Librar- ian 25 School Store 3, 45 Secretary to Business Manager in Magazine Drive 3, 4. RAYMOND JOHN LASKOWSKI Ray Lazyk0wsl-ci Lassie Still waterf run tlae deepen. In school we didn't hear much from this lad, but outside these ivy-clad walls he's the cause of hearty laughter. Everyone who has made Ray's ac- quaintance has found a true friend. We hear that he plans to do something to the paper industry after graduation. Best of luck, Ray! F. F. A. 2, 3, 45 Secretary 25 Junior Prom Committee 3. GEORGE DOUGLAS LINCOLN Doug ---- ff f t Corel Put it into n Jtraiglal-jafkel. ' Here's a boy who has a real sense of humor. Some of us may not know him too well, but he's a fellow who's on the ball! By the way, Doug, best of luck in the future, as if you wouldn't have it. You are bound to succeed. Football Squad 25 Ski Team 4. NANCY RAE LOFSTEDT A rpiril .ruperior lo every weapon. Nancy is one of the peppiest mem- bers of our class. She's always ready for a good time, and has a wonderful sense of humor. As class secretary and Dial Board member, she has proved that anything she attempts is done well. With her pleasing disposition she will go far in whatever field she chooses. Silver B 35 Dial Board Editor 3, 45 Year Book Committee 45 Class Secre- tary 45 Home Room Treasurer 35 Coin- inencement'Essay 45 Assistant in Eng- lish 35 French Club 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 2, 35 Pep Club 1, 25 Study Hall Monitor 3 5 Class Banquet Committee 4. THE DIAL 3 2 PERSIS DANA LUKE Pers She har zwo eyer ro hrzehl and blue- lahe care! A winning smile, two sparkling eyes, shining blonde hair-need I say more, boys? Pers has reallv earned her top-ranking popularity both in class and at the games where she's boosted the morale of many a player by her peppy cheer-leading. Carry on, Persis-the future is yours for the ask- ing! Class President 1 QM. H. SJ g Class Vice-President 4, Class Secretary 3, French Club 2, 3, Latin Club 4g Vice- President 45 Pep Club 2g Blowout Committee 43 junior Prom Commit- tee 3g Senior Dance Committee 45 Cheer Leader 2, 3, 45 Co-Captain 43 Student Council 4g Secretary 4, Study Hall Monitor 3, 4, Class Will 4. ELEANOR REBECCA MARTELLE Ellie Monk There if a garden in. her fare where rarer And white lilier blow. Here's the girl with a friendly smile and a twinkle in her eye! Her quiet and serious manner has won the admira- tion of the faculty and her classmates. In the afternoons she can be found busy at work in Baker's. Here's wish- ing you all the luck and happiness you deserve, Ellie! Home Economics Club 33 Pep Club 25 All-State Music Festival 4g D. I. Club 4, Secretary 33 Reporter 4. ELIZABETH ANN MCDONALD ..Betty,, ..MaC,, ..Bet., Silence hringf frierzdfhiizf' Betty hasn't had too much to say during our four year stay at B. H. S. There is a rumor, however, that she has a wonderful sense of humor. Her willingness to work and her sincere friendliness will take her far in the future. Here's to you, Betty. Home Economics Club 1. CHARLOTTE AIQICIA NEAL Sherry Looe'J myrterier in roulr do grow. Charlotte just flashed by, with love- light in her eye! When one is in love, everybody's a poet. A good friend, lots of fun, you won't soon be forgotten, Charlotte. Your future is all set and we hear that he's a real person. Best of luck to you, and may all your troubles be infinitesimal ones! Orchestra 1, 2, 4. - l , .,, , ak, MARYLYN JANE NICHOLAS rrNiCk,, uNickyn All'.r right with the world. Marilyn is one of those people who are always cheerful and ready to lend a helping hand. Her pleasant attitude and willingness to cooperate have made her a wonderful person to know. Whatever you do, Nicky, you'll al- ways come out on top. Best of luck in the future! Library Assistant 4, Store 3, 4. RICHARD MAYNARD ' NORTHRUP !!Dick!! I Gabriel, blow that horn ! Although he lives in Hinsdale, Dick and his horn have really made an impression in B. H. S. As a strong member of the band and a good trafiic oflicer, he has shown us that he will be ready for the trials of the world. Music festivals have been his main occupa- tion. Good luck, Dick. A Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Traffic Officer 43 Class Picnic Com- mittee 4g All-State Music Festival 4, New England Music Festival 2, 3, 4. JEAN KATHRYN PIKE t1RedU Happy am I,' from care I'm free. Why aren't :hey all rontem like me? Jean lives in Guilford, but that doesn't stop her from participating in school activities. In her spare time, she can be found helping run the store in Algiers. She plans to become a nurse. With such a pleasant smile and person- ality, jean's patients are sure to im- prove. Lots of luck in such a worthy cause! KATHLEEN MARY POLLARD Kathy Red Quiet zo a quirk hody if agony. Red -she's the powerful one- the little mite with a wallop! You don't believe me? You should have seen that guard play basketball! Kath- leen has a way of looking very studious during school but-I Kat is a strong fin at least two ways, friend and a grand all-around pal. French Club 33 Alpha Epsilon 2, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 3, 4, Secre- tary 4, Pep Club 2, Girls' Basketball Squad 3, 43 Letterman 3, 4, Class Flower Committee 4. A THE DIAL 33 DOROTHY MAYBELLE PUTNAM Dossie Cinnie S eerh if real but Jilence if realerf' F Although she has been one of the quiet members of the class, Dot has won the respect of her teachers and fellow schoolmates. She always has been willing to lend a helping hand, and we feel certain that her outlook is bright. Best wishes, Dot! ARLENE LARUE RETZ Retzie Her face wa: light-her Jtep more light. Arlene plans to be a housekeeper5 at least she is already sewing and cooking in home economics. Lucky will be the fellow who gets this girl to work for him. We are sure that Arlene will go a long way and that her future will be full of happiness5 there's no other possibility. Home Economics Club 1, 25 Pho- tography Club 2, 3. PAUL RAYMOND ROBINSON To err ir humang to forgive, divine. Paul's main ambition has been to blow up the school-a fact proved by his experiments in the Chem lab. His acid burns and jazz collection are char- acteristic of his moody nature. Fun-lov- ing, he is always ready to give and take a joke. Here's to you, Paul. Spotlight Board 35 Band 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Pep Club 15 Blowout Committee 45 School Play 45 Class History 4. HERBERT SANDERSON, JR. ticunili The man who haf music in hir .foul will he mort in love with the love- lien. Herbie and the organ, Herbie and the trombone, Herbie and the camera, Herbie-you know that kid gets around! He has traveled to Boston! You surely know him-the one with the camera, the eagle eye, and the gifted pen! Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 35 French Club 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Photography Club 2, 3, 45 Program Assistant 2, 3, 4, Class Motto Com- mittee 45 All-State Music Festival 35 Library Assistant 45 Home Room Treasurer 4. ROBERT FRANCIS SEBERT UBobU How dangerour if it that thir man goer loom? Bob isn't really a wolfg he just likes girls and the more the merrier. His Dodge is a regular home on wheels. Lots of luck in all things, Bob. That smile and happy-go-lucky way will carry you far on your way- and happily. Pep Club 1, 25 Photography Club 25 Baseball Squad 1. MARLENE SEMERARO Semen Popularity if power. If that is true, Marlene's an Atlas! Everybody loves this baby, whose sense of humor is out of this world. When she turns on the charm, though, how they fall! Her Dial work proves her capable mindg but with her looks that's not really necessary! Dial Board Editor 45 Year Book Committee 45 Band Drum Major 1, 2, 3, 45 French Club 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Pep Club 15 Photography Club 45 junior Prom Committee 35 Class Ban- quet Committee 45 Library Assistant 2. AGNES JANE SENCABAUGH !KAgH l!Aggiel9 Nothing it impoxrihle for it willing heart. Here's a cute red-head who hails from the busy metropolis of West B! During the past two years Agnes has been busy as manager of the girls' bas- ketball team. With her wonderful sense of humor and her happy disposi- tion, she will, we know, have a won- derful future. Here's to you, Red! Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 15 Girls' Basketball Squad 3, 45 Letterman 3, 45 Manager 45 As- sistant Manager 35 Sherman Prize Speaking Contest 45 School Play 45 Lunch Counter 4. VIRGINIA HELEN SINIUK llGinnyl! Klvirgil A tranquil perron arromplirhex mtzrhf' This girl is seldom seen without a smile. Though she has been one of the quieter members of our class, Ginny has not failed to add many names to her list of friends. We have no doubt that there is a bright and happy future in store for her. French Club 45 Latin Club 2. 34 EVELYN GRACE SMITH Smitty Moderation in everything ir zhe Jerrel of joy. If you ever need help in illness, just remember Smitty. She is planninglto become a nurse, and we know that with her perseverance, courage, and loyalty she will never fail. There are many handsome doctors from which to choose, Evelyn. 'Spress yo'self! Latin Club 43 Sherman Prize Speak- ing Contest 4. SHIRLEY MAXINE SMITH Smitty Shir1 Some credit in heing merry. Shirley will be remembered as the girl with two sisters and a brother, but even then she comes out on IOP-With a smile. Her willingness to help others and her over-all good sportsmanship will make her a success. We knOW you'll reach the top, Shirl. Lunch Counter 43 D. I. Club 3. JEANNIE ALICE SPENCER ujazzvx Qzstuffyy uFreck1eSU Be merry if you are wire. Barre, Vermont, gave us Jeannie. Her friends say that her drawings are tops, and that dress designing is her goal. -Dancing is another one of her favorite pastimes. She cuts a mean rug! Here's hoping that she'll succeed in the field she chooses-and she will! JEAN FRANCES STOCKWELL Jeannie Moderation-the nohleif gif! of hemfenf' Writing Dial articles, playing a mel- low sax, or skiing down the slopes of Hogback-it makes no difference. Jean can do them all with the same vim and vigor that she has for all occasions. She has her eye on the University of New Hampshire. With her sense of humor and sunny disposition, she'll certainly be an asset to any college. Silver B 33 Dial Board Editor 3, 43 Asst. Ed.-in-chief 43 Year Book Com- mittee 43 Class Vice-President 23 Class Secretary 13 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Com- mencement Essay 43 Assistant in Eng- lish 3, 43 French Club 2, 3, 43 Secre- tary 33 Vice-President 43 Latin Club 23 Pep Club 1, 23 Tyler Award 23 Green Mt. Girls' State 33 Junior Prom Com- mittee 33 All-State Music Festival 3, 43 Glee Club Accompanist 13 Student Council 33 Study Hall Monitor 33 School Play 43 Class Picnic Committee 4g U.N. Youth Conference Forum 4. THE DIAL KENNETH ANTHONY TATRO iiKennyay uBuddyu He who weighs hir hurdem mn hear them. Who's that handsome patrol boy from Fort Dummer? That's Kenny, of course. Tate may be small, but he certainly gets around! After watching him snag those fly balls in left field, we are sure that he'll go places in the near future. Lots of luck, Ken! Football Manager 43 Baseball Squad 3, 43 Letterman 4g Traffic Officer 43 Class Picnic Committee 4. ALICE MELVINA THAYER l!RedH HAI!! She who har red hair will have red hair fill .rhe dyerf' Full of vim and vitality, this cute redhead has made herself a must in the art department of the DIAL with her clever cuts, as well as in the band with her snappy drum beat, No fool- ing, Alice3 you've got what it takes! There is much ahead for you. Dial Board Editor 3, 43 Asst. Art Editor 43 Year Book Committee 4g Band 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 23 French Club 3, 43 Latin Club 23 Alpha Ep- silon 43 Pep Club 1, 23 Photography Club 43 Senior Dance Committee 4g Junior Prom Committee 33 Band Club 3g Dance Band 43 Stage Crew School Play 33 Ticket Taker 3, 43 Freshman Blowout 4. DONALD LAWRENCE TYLER Don Donnie Why should I not their love, Since love to all if free? Ski Heil! Donnie! You really sped down those slopes last winter. Of course. it helps to have somebody like Gee-Gee waiting at the bottom! A bang, a rattle, and a hash of yellow tires-and you're off to new horizons. May they be as successful and as much fun as knowing you has been to us. Band 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2g Alpha Epsilon 2, 33 Pep Club 1, 23 Photogra- phy Club 13 Football Squad 1, 2, 33 Basketball Squad 1, 2, 33 Baseball Squad 13 Ski Team 43 Blowout Com- mittee 43 Tyler Award 13 Junior Prom Committee 3g D. I. Club 4. SHIRLEY JEAN ULMER ' Pepper Ai merry ar lhe day ir long. If you stay around Shirley very long, you'll end up laughing and singing! That's right! Besides being a good so- prano, she has a pleasing personality which has made a hit with us all! Shirley's merry disposition will surely gain her many new friends in the years to come. All-State Music Festival 3, 4g Vocal Solo Contest 33 Class Flower Commit- tee 4. THE DIAL 35 VIRGINIA JEAN URKO Gee-Gee Fa.flaioned .ro Jlenderly, young and .fo fair. Jeanie with the golden hair! She's one of the reasons that we won all those games. How could we lose with her help in leading the cheers? Her friendly participation and warm good nature will win her happiness where- ever she goes. And so-ready, gang? Let's go! Hep-hep-hurray, Gee- Gee ! Home Room Treasurer lg Secretary to Mr. Davis 4g Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4g Co-Captain 4, Store 3, 4. SHIRLEY GRACE VALLIER rrvaln ushirlu tzvalleysv Hello, Cenlral! Gire me Heaven. This member of our class may be tiny, but she is a great addition. Have you seen her since mid-years? No! She skipped out on us, but she's going to stop answering telephone calls long enough to join us for graduation. Here's to a happy future, Shirl. Latin Club 3, 4g Home Economics Club 3, 43 Pep Club 1, 2g Ticket Taker 4. KENNETH ERWIN VANCOR ..Ken,, ..Kenny,, ..Van,, A gentleman maker no noiref' An honest, reliable worker, Ken has proved to us that he means to go zu long way. His voice has carried him to the music festivals, but we know that his interests lie elsewhere. Whatever his choice for the future may be, it will be a wise and successful one! New England Music Festival 2, 4. NEIL EDWARD WAITE Hang rorrouf! Care'll kill a ca1. ' Was that an atomic, jet-propelled job that just whizzed past? Oh, no! That was only Neil in his souped-up- bomb-station wagon. He has whizzed through school just as he drives around town-with a smile and a regard for all. We know that there's success wait- ing for him on every corner. Vocal Solo Contest 2, New England Music Festival 2. ALAN PERRY WATERMAN ..A1,, Con.rlanl application if a crowbar' of Juccer.f. Do you need a good scientist? Just call on Alan, for experimenting is liv- ing for him. May your inventiveness blow you to all the success in the world, Alan. We'll miss your looking after the movie projector and finding blow-outs! F.F.A. 1, 2, 33 Projection Assistant 4. MARCIA UNA WHITAKER A fzlilhe bear! maker a blooming 1fi.rage. Here's someone who believes in ex- ercise. She plays varsity basketball and makes us envious by riding her horse in her spare time. In the driving course she has proved that she can handle a car as well as a quadruped. With her gay spirit and friendly nature, she can't be beaten. Home Economics Club 5, 4, Girls' Basketball Squad 3, 4, Letterman 3, 4, Lunch Counter 4. MARION MARY WHITAKER Perronal virtue rbiner clear in public nation. Whit has been an active member of the band and orchestra for three years, and its members will certainly miss her personality, good humor, and friendship. You'll have good luck in the future, Marion, for the world has great possibilities for you. Blow your own horn! ' Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 5, 4g Latin Club 3, Alpha Epsilon 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 33 Secretary to Mr. Dietz 4, Music Librarian 4, New England Music Festival 4. DIANE JEAN WHITE ..Di,, ..D0u,, A ligbl l9ear1fliz'eJlong. A newcomer to our ranks, Di joined us from Westport, Connecticut, in her junior year. Even though this lucky gal has been absent from our midst while spending each winter in Florida, her heartening laugh and cheery friendliness have become re- nowned among her friends. Lots of Luck! Rifle Club 2 fS.H.S.J. 36 THE DIAL RICHARD AUSTIN WILSON, JR. uDickn rnRiCku Au lmneft bear! porrerrer a kingdom. Ricky's one of our more subdued classmates-he never appears boister- ous or mischievous. Nevertheless, he is a good scholar and possesses deep re- spect and sincerity for his fellow man. He can be sure of a bright and prom- ising future because of his calm man- ner and faithfulness. Best to you, Rick l Spotlight Board 35 School Boy Pa- trol 4g Class Banquet Committee 4. ROBERT EUGENE WILSON uBObU Come one, come all! Tloif fork rlmll fly from iff firm bare or mon. ar I. If you look closely enough, you'll see that the driver of that speeding Plymouth is Rapid Robert . Happy- go-lucky and eager for action, Bob will remain in our memories as a bundle of good joy and perseverance. Mechanics present no difliculties to him, so he'll soon be cruising down the highway of happiness. F.F.A. 1, 2g Football Squad lg D. I. Club 3, 4. CHAUNCEY JOSEPH WORTHLEY, JR. Chaunc Junior Men of few wordr are the bert men. Chauncey's soft, easy-going manner for the past four years has distinguished him as a quiet but trusting friend. On various occasions he has proved that he can take a joke as well as hand one out. We wish him the best of luck in whatever he does. D. I. Club 3, 4. SHERMAN CASE WRIGHT Sherm Shim Life if for rapture and jollinerf, Never for dull melanclaolinerrf' Parley-vous Francais ? Sherm wields the mighty gavel at the French Club meetings. In school and out he has proved to be an all round friend and worker. Fun to be with, we'll remem- ber him, and wish him sincerely bonne chance, Toujours! Commencement Essay 43 French Club 2, 3, 4g President 4, Green Mt. Boys' State 39 Class Motto Commit- tee 4. DORIS EVIE WYMAN Dolly Dottie AI merry HJ llae day if long. Dolly's a gal who's forever bub- bling over with laughter and enthusi- asm. There's not a dull moment when she's around! Anyone who has made purchases at the school store can tell you that. Would that we had more like her! She'll find her way and make people happy, too. Store 3, 4. ARTHUR LEWIS YEAW uBudn uBuddyn uAggien The agriculluml population producer the lznwert men. Art belongs to the famous group known as the Ag Boys, who abide in the well-known annex of Brattleboro High School. He is the one with the explosive personality. At the present time, a certain blond is the center of his attention. Lots of luck in every- thing you attempt, Art. Vice-President 3 fV.S.A.J F.F.A. 1, 2, 43 Football Squad 1, 2, Basket- ball Squad 3 QV.S.A.J Letterman 3 fV.S.A.l Baseball Squad 3 fV.S.A.J Manager 3 fV.S.A.j Student Council 3 fV.S.A.5. PRISCILLA GRACE YEAW Prill Pris An easy-minded 10111 and alwayr war. Prill is the girl with the philoso- phy. She takes everything in her stride and benefits by it. She is planning to be a nurse, and she will make a cheer- ful one. This Yankee fan would give her right arm to see just one more ball game. Blowout Committee 4, Lunch Coun- ter 43 Class Color Committee 4, Class Play 4, Study Hall Monitor 4. 1 l ll ll i l , l l g . i , 1 1 l ' 4 1 l ' y l at a can l FORTH TO LIFE Cul by Calvin Sherman '48 .glze tjfeys NANCY FITZ-GERALD '49 OUR years was such a long time, At least, four years ago, When first we entered B,H.S. Hallowed halls below. But now arrayed in cap and gown, We stand in that long row Of Seniors going forth to life's Adventures: Now we know Four years-so short a time! They have so quickly passed! It seems almost as if They never were. The chime Of a distant bell rings clear, Stamps lasting memories That always will be there To guide-they are our keys To open any door. Whatever is our future, Whate'er tomorrow brings- Of these things we are sure. 37 FACULTY Front row: Miss Ellison, Mrs. Lovejoy, Mrs. Baldwin. Miss limlluncl, Mix YViggin, Mrs. Dana, Miss XYzu'd Miss Burns. Second row: Miss Gates. Mrs. Ch:1Hev, Miss frmcclv, Miss Lord, Mrs. Rove-.-, Miss lsacksou .A.ll'S.qBl1l'1lS, Miss Knapp. Tllircl row: Mr. Davis,'Mi'. Grevgf. 3114. Blood, Mr. Natowicli, Mr. Tlmmas, Mi' ls lhziftey, Mr. X use, Mr. C. ll. Milla-11 Back row: Mr. Dietz, Mr, Stockwell, Mr. Burgess, Mr. T. Al. Miller Mr. Scott, Mr. Fic-fllcr. DIAL BOARD First row: Judy Banks. lizirlmrzi llvrry, Marlene Senicrzlro, Nancy liitz-gcralcl, Frances l.zlRos:i. Second row: Mzivilyn Cookeuylcgiii Stockivcll, Polly lrisll, Alice Tliziycr, Mary Hopkins: Nancy lmfstcflt. Third row: Mr. flinlfvy. llnvicl Manley, Rob:-rt llilmsuni, Anton C:m11i:iixoll:i, llxirrvii l.:1m-lla-. 38 SPOTLIGHT BOARD First row: Joanne Minott, Miss Lord, Roger Chapman, Joyce Nixon, Polly Streeter. Second row: Phyllis XVhitney, Viola Green, Inez Higley. Eleanor Bond, Stacia juscen, -Ioan Colburn. Third row: Ruth Evans, XYilliarn Dennison, John Robb. Philip Smith, Irene Brooks. Richard Brown, Eleanor Brown. STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Mr. C'. II. Miller, Vcrsis Luke, Harry Anderson, Stanley Anderson, Frances l.:i Rosa, Miss Ellison. Second row: Beverly Bova-r, Ann Chamberlin, john Farlson, Peggy Blackliurn, Allison Hopkins, Edward Allen, Yonniv linllas. Third row: Anton Cainnanellzx, Donald Taylor, Robert Gibson, IR-ter i'iflI'i1,lU11l, Bryan flrnvcs. Tiniothy Ryan. 39 PATROL First row: Robert Haus. John Dnress, Stanley Anderson. Anton Caxnpzinella, Kenneth Tatro. Second row: Richard VVilson, Norinan Henry, David Genero, Kenneth Howe. Richard Northrup. Third row: Rohert Gibson, John Hill, Bryan Graves. SCHOOL PLAY CAST First row: Gretchen Helmlu, Frances Covey, Marcia Jones, Yonnie Ballas, Shirley Bryant, Jean Stockwell. Second row: Allison Hopkins. lletty lngalls, Mary llux, Yirginia Hewitt, Priscilla Yeaw, Agnes Senca- baugh, Diane Vl'l1ite. Third row: Paul Robinson, Norman Henry, Robert Guodell, Lawrence Toms, Larry Freeman, Richard Brown, 40 2 lf. . FOOTBALL SQUAD First row: Donald Taylor, Larry Freeman, Robert Harris, Robert Lucier, Theodore Rhodes, Edward T. Coughlin, Carl Tenney, Edward Allen. Second row: Harry Anderson, Michael Zuverino, Vlfendell Smith, VVinston Cobb, Robert Gibson, Kenneth Howe, Bryan Graves, Bruce Gauthier, Ernest Carlson, James Howell, Grey Goddard, Hermon Johnson. Third row: Clarence Leonard QCU-Managerb, Coach Natowich, Joseph Siniuk, Richard Brown, Lawrence Toms, xvllllillll Tyler, Donald Barry, Peter Faridoni, Stanley Anderson, Eugene Searles, Daniel Dudek, Edward S. Coughlin, Coach Fiedler, Kenneth Tatro CCo-Maiigerj. BASKETBALL SQUAD First row: Harry Anderson, Edward Coughlin, Peter lfaridoni, Bryan Graves, Donald XVaite, Timothy Ryan, Stanley Anderson. Second row: Coach Natowich, Ernest Carlson CCo-Managerl, Carl Tenney, Eugene Searles, Robert Gibson, Daniel Dudek, Lawrence Toms CCL:-Managerl, Coach Scott. 41 SKI TEAM irst row: Dmmlcl Tyler, Xiclnmlzxs Collins. Second row: Coach lfiefllcr, Kimball Mann, Gordon Ulmer YYnync Tyler. BASEBALL SQUAD , First row: Kenneth Tatro, vluscplx Siniuk, Peter Fzlridoni, Roger Clllllillfilll, Edward fonghlin, Harry Andvr Son, Carl 'll-nncy. Second row: Fuach Nzltowiclm, Richard Broun fNlznmge1'l, Louis Vrunty, lillwzlrl Ln Flznn, lirncst Carlson, lllKlXVZlI'fl Allen, Rolla-rt Ilnns C3lzn1agerJ. C'uncl1 Scott. Vllllifll row: Ilolln Earls llonnlrl 'llz1ylo1', Uanlcl llnllcli, Rolncrt Gila:-arm. 'llinmtlly Ryan, Lawrence l'ul'cy. 42 lm 1 TRACK SQUAD First row: EflW3l'Cl Cn11gl1li11, Yernc Bristol, Lawrence 'l'oms, 121111135 Howell, Thcoclore Rhofles, Hzirolrl Gale. Second row: lfoach Fiedler, VVcnrlell Smith, Larry Frcelnan, Donald Barry, Robert Lucie-r, Nljflllflll llnlkins CM:111z1.ge1'J, Dante Rossi KMz111agerJ. 'l'hir1l row: Grey Codclzwcl. Eugene Srnrles, Neil NYaite, Bruce Ga11tl1ic1', NOYIIILIII llenry. GIRLS' BASKETBALL SQUAD First raw: Marilyn Cuulw, Polly Irisll, Cornelia Livingstone. Stacia hluscen, l'l1'ZlIlCOS La Rosa, Viola Green, Elsa. Semernro, Kathleen l'0lla1'd. Second row: Voach Burns, Agnes SencalJa1.1gl1 Olanagerj, Ann Booth, Marcia NVl1itz1ker, Joan NYilson, ,loan Maucll, Dorothy Unrlson, Frances Covey CManagerJ. Third row: IC1nn1y Lou Bailey, Corinne Seurlcs, Marion Covey, ,loan I ntna111, llzirlmara VVl1it11ey, Mziurcen Duress, ,Ivan Haskins. 43 12? -g..1 nL........- CHEERLEADERS First row: Beverly Rover, Harriet Boynton. Second row: Jean Crko, Elsa Scineraro, Eclwina Fletcher, Maureen Duress, Pcrsis Luke. BAND First row: Marlene Senicraro, Joanne lllinott, Stacia Kozlowski, Joan Manch. Second row: Lois Haymarcli, Marie Speno, Cynthia Vtriglit, Mary Phyllis Brackett. Marilyn Cooke, Charles l.avalla, Alice Thayer, Ann Chamberlin, Virginia Herrick, Barbara Tate, Barbara Bernier. Betty Houghton. Third row: Director Dietz, Marilyn Trask, Corinne Rouillartl, Stanley Borofsky, Charles Bover, Robert jones, .lohn Robb, Carrol Rice, NVarren Lazclle, Geneva Scranton, Marion Xyllltillifif, Robert Burns. Fourth row: Phyllis XYhitncy, Marilyn Gustafson, Alice Ralston, Betty Cushman, Beverly Daniell, Stacia Juscen, Virginia llcwitt, Marion Covey, lean Stockwell, Corinne Smith, Nancy Fitz-gerald, Diane VVhite, Fifth row: George Forct, Richard Northrup, Paul Robinson, Philip Smith, Herbert Sanderson. Roger Chapman, Nicholas Collins, Kimball Mann, Robert Harris, George Howe. 44 THE DIAL 45 SENIOR YEAR fContinned frenz page 181 around in circles out in the outfleld. If you want to know why, you'll have to ask Big Bud. Because they were the only ones to laugh at the teachers' jokes fdid I say jokes ?j well, thatls what they call them-NANCY LOFSTEDT, FRANNY LA ROSA, JEAN STOCKWELL, and SHERMAN WRIGHT were chosen by the faculty to be our com- mencement speakers. The class will was given to STAN ANDERSON and STACIA JUSCEN, while the prophecy was worked out by BOB HAUS and PERSIS D. LUKE. The class his- tories-composed of seven-eighths fiction and one-eighth fact-were written by PAUL ROBINSON, SHIRLEY BRYANT, YONNIE BALLAS, and BRYAN GRAVES. To be serious once more, time and space are not nearly long enough to enable us to tell you of the really happy times that we have had in school. We surely hope that we have left our mark on B. H. S., because B. H. S. has left its mark on us. -Bryan Edward Graner CLASS PROPHECY fConzinued from page 211 direct a concert to be given in honor of the visiting Americans. SHIRLEY VALLIER has bought up the first three rows for her thirty-five first-grade students. A good share of these little shavers are Eskimos, although there are a few children of the American tourists in- cluded in the group. Shirley has been interested in chil- dren ever since her high school days. Arriving at our last destination, we pay a visit to the Royal Typewriter Company in Ogunquit, Maine. Stand- ing in the front ofhce, waving their typewriter ribbons merrily at us, are the top six employees of the company -ANN BEVIS, JOYCE BOURN, ELLA DAVIS, AR- LENE GALLUP, JEAN GREY and INEZ HIGLEY QI mean Laskowski!J. This about finishes these prophecies for the jubilant class of '49, In closing, we, Bob Haus and Persis Luke, should like very much to say that we have enjoyed,our stay in dear, old B. H. S. and regret to leave this time- honored institution. -Perrir Dana Lake -Robert Edrnnnd Ham CLASS WILL fC0nlinned from page ,221 so that she will be able to snare and keep a man. After all, Betty, a new technique may be worth a try. PRISCILLA fWal, now, up in Dover we-J YEAW gives all her good humor to VIRGINIA HERRICK. We that, if we are wanted, we shall be found riding the rails somewhere between Anahein and Cucamongo, California, where we'll be until things cool off. TN -Slafia Noreen fasten -Stanley Frederick Anderson feel sure that 'iGinnie could give with a smile if she Witnesses? tried real hard. Mr. Burgess We hereby aHix our signatures with the information Mr. Scott AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS Thousands of girls ore il I l needed in business ond - ! government offices NOW. i The quickesf wcly To pre- 1 you Wan' As pore for one of These good I and Bs positions is To foke o busi- 1 A . . . ness course of 'Y , Smith -Corona P 0 R T A B L E MILDRED ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHUUL FUR GIRLS ' 9 227-229 Quail Slreel, Albany 3, N. Y. hkberg S , Typewriter Reylstcred by the New York State Board of Regents . Service SUMMER SESSION Slum July 5 47 Faiwiew Sf- FALL SESSION starts September 6 Brattleboro, Vermont 5 i H M .S O2 46 p Vermont State Academy of Beauty Culture lun cd to tefzch thc l Internationally established -ii SySl5l'i'l of Beauty Culture Vl7rit'e, 'phone or call for Free 24-page, beautifully illustruleml booklet ll W BEAUTY A CARRER K 94- Church Street Burlington, Vermont Telephone 6388-W PATRONIZE 5 U R p L U 5 OUR PORTABLE MICROSCOPES ADVERTISERS We offer ia limited quantity of surplus portable micro- Wlien in need of Food Call 1500 Brattleboro Public Market 57 Main Street We Deliver Free LeBe1't's Barber Shop Scalp Treatments Opposite Fire Station Elliot Street scopes for sale. These are all new, in original cartons and are offered at a fraction of original cost. Specifications: Overall height 8 inches, turret with three different powers. Will accept auxiliary eye-piece for higher powers desired. Fully adjustable on tiltback base. Optical system: pitch-polished lenses. These portable miscroscopes are offered subiect to prior sale on the following terms: Price 39.00, includes shipping and packing charges. Check or money order should be sent with your order or 52.50 deposit the microscope to be sent C.O.D. for balance. Any check re- ceived after quantity has been sold will be returned Buick-Sales 8: Service promptly. US' Tires 54 Gulf Products GIBSON PAGE CO. INC. Rochester 2, N. Y. HAUS MOTOR co. BOX H30 Dealers in Surplus Commodities 46 Flat SI. Tel. 124 BEMIS MOTORS, INC. Genuine Ford Parts-Sales 81 Service BEMIS AUTO BODY SHOP Complete Repair and Refinishing WOl'k BEMIS TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT, INC. PUTNEY ROAD, Tel. 811 47 W. J. PENTI-AND Coq INC. J. E. MANN CO. When in Brattleboro-Stop of Latchis Plumbing 84 Heating FOR ENTERTAINMENT DRY GOODS READY-T0-WEAR PLACE TO SLEEP Our Styles are Exclusive L A T C H I S Qualities Reliable BOOKS, CARDS, AND THEATRE Hom nzsrnummr STATIONERY 106-108 Main St. Brattleboro, Vermont All in one Building TIIE CUSTOM LAUNDRY F- A- DUNLEVY Lemay Furniture CO., Inc. Tailor Rough, Dry, Fiiiuiihgd and We! 1174115 Seirviref Phone 222 6 Church Street Brattleboro, Vt. Custom Made Clothes Dry Cleaning-Pressing-Alterations 11-I Main St., Crosby Block Watches Clocks jewelry Silverware H. H. THOMPSON, JEWELER R. H. BROWN 81 CO. Hardware CUTLERY Tel. 449 TOOLS A. LAWRENCE TYLER Electrical Contractor Telephone 1050 24 Oak Grove Avenue BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT WAGNER'S EMERSON'S Q The Home of Good Furniture G 52 Elliot Street ESTEY ORGAN COMPANY Builders of Reed and Pipe Organs HOWARD JOHNSON'S Fomous for its ICE CREAM cmd FINE FOODS G PUTNEY ROAD Junction of Routes U.S. 5 cmd 9 4 Williams Street BRATTLEBORO, VT. E. E. PERRY 81 CO. Young Men's Clothing and Furnishings H. MARGOLIN CO. Inc. Vernon Street BRATTLEBORO VERMONT Brokerage and Investment Service Listed and Unlisted Stocks and Bonds BOUGHT-SOLD-QUOTED VERMONT SECURITIES, INC. American Building Tel. 55 WM. CUSHMAN 8: SON, INC. Contractors 43 Elliot St. Cushman's Kyanize Paint Store Tel. 1 2 3 5 48 Congratulations and Best Wishes TO THE Graduating Class of 1949 i' THE CUMMER COMPANY DIVISION OF STERLING DRUG INC. Brattleboro, Vt. 49 0 R G A N 'T BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT CHOICE CANDIES FRO-JOY ICE CREAM WHELAN DRUG AGENTS Ladies Ready To Wear F. W. KUECH 81 CO. JONES' GENERAL STORE West Brattleboro Our Own Freezer Fresh Ice Cream Tel. 1403 EDNA'S BAKERY AND N ORMA .IANE CANDY Tel. 1415-W or Y M. 81 L. Motor Company Dirtribulorr 28 High Street BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT THE LATEST AND BEST IN SWEATERS J. F. AUSTIN LEWIS R. BROWN Class Photographer 1934-1948 CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION CAMERAS FILMS MOVIES Photographic Supplies nic PORTRAIT STUDIO Brattleboro's Oldest Camera Exchange 34-36 Main Street Brattleboro, Vt. 50 Bloomer SI Chatterton, Inc. FINE FURNITURE Brattleboro, Vt. JESSIE L. HAWLEY Teacher of Piano and Harmony Residence and Studio: 29 High Street Telephone 1455 Graduate of New England Conservatory of Music ROOT'S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS A Specialty 133 Main Street Brattleboro, Vt D 8: D SERVICENTER Esso Gasoline 8: Oil Washing, Polishing and Lubrication Isham and Davenport, Prop. Arthur L. Rohde ?Vlortic1an Automobile Ambulance 32 Oak Street Phone 354 Carl A. Mitchell Funeral Director . A .f 1 24225 'ir I Milind Ambulance Service 8 PUTNEY ROAD THE VERMONT PRINTING COMPANY aa BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT Printerr of The Dial HILL HOME INN Putney Road OVERNIGHT GUESTS BANQUETS RECEPTIONS Rudy A. Hammarlund Diftributor of Mayflower Bottle Gas and Stoves Maytag Appliances SM Putney Rd. Tel. 1565-1174-M PEOPLES BUS LINE, INC. Brattleboro, Vermont BAI ROSSI-Art Memorials Brattleboro, Vermont Manufarlurerx and Dealerr in Cemelery Memoriali, Sun Dialf, Exedrae, Valet' Cemelery Leifering GRANITE AND MARBLE When you go to College plan to have the Mretitlvhnru Eailg ifwfnrmvr sent regularly to you. It will prove to be almost as good as a daily letter from home. AND PARTIES Founded more than a century ago, Amer- ican Optical Company produces superior ophthalmic equipment and materials. . . . precision instruments providing accuracy in research . . . dependable safety equip- A Symbol of Qualify ment . . . optically correct sun glasses. In the AO plant show below, skilled lens tech nicians grind and polish the finest of lenses utilized by the ophthalmic professions in providing better vision the world over. American Optical COMPANY 51 The Hooker, Corser 8: Mitchell Co. P. W. BURROWS 84 SONS 48 Elliot Street CHARLES EBBIGHAUSEN Smok ' S l' ' - Lone Ranger Dungarees Hind UPF les Plumbing 81 Heating Sporting Goods Brattleboro, Vermont Brattleboro, Vt. Tel. 578 886 46 President 1 Treasgrer GREEN 31 COW INC, J. H. Mum H. J. Wilson 51 Elliot sr., Tel. 1262 Auto and Hardware Supply 38 Elliot St., Opposite Fire Station Spomofr of Independent Grocer's Special MEATS AND GROCERIES Associated with S. S. PIERCE COMPANY DEWITT GROCERY TOM THUMB SNACK SHOP COMPANY F leming's Service Station Lunches Fountain Dishes Texaco Products C d Paramount ,sliage Building I b Wholesaler 1 Putney Road, Brattleboro, Vermont Tel. 1082 Bratt e oro Vermont Tel. 495 BUTLER 81 WEBSTER, INC. ROYAL DINER RANGE AND FUEL OIL Sales and Service for Williams Oil-O-Matic Heating Systems ALLEN OIL CO., INC. Phone 250-251 Brattleboro Clothing For Style Minded Young Men MICHELMAN-BEEBE CO. THE BOOK CELLAR fRight at the Bus Stopj DICTIONARIES- MODERN LIBRARY AND GIANTS- FICTION-CURENT BOOKS LENDING LIBRARY Plumbing 8: Heating Sheet Metal Work Famous for Fine Foods Across the Street Tel. 1364 From the High School BUSHNELLS' Meat is our Business I.G.A. Store 94.98 Elliot gt, RICHARDSON 'S OLD MARKET Fancy Meats-Groceries Vegetables-Fruits-General Merchandise BIRDSEYE FROSTED FOODS TAYLOR, for Flowers MRS. A. B. ROBERTSON, PROP. 15 Elliot Street Tcl. 730 Or 1299-RK Say it wilb Flowerr LUNDEN 8: ADAMS 2 Elliot St. Brattleboro, Vt. Tel. 1386-W Electrical Contractors Electrical Refrigeration Appliances and Supplies IDEAL BARBER SHOP 49 Elliot Street G. N. Howe HUESTIS PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLY CO. 62 Main St. Brattleboro, Vt. Philgas Service Tel. 225 ALL STATES CAFE Main Street Lunches Dinners HARRY E. CLARK Manufacturer of Tennis Strips and Materials for Bent Wood Products A BRATTLEBOR0, VT. When You Think of Printing THINK OF SHAW! Fine job Printing Phone 614-W THE SHAW PRESS BRATTLEBORO For Quality and Price BARROWS SHOE STORE A good place for Gifts and Greeting Cards HENRY C. CULVER Eleclriml Contmrtor and BLAISDELL GIFT SHOP Sinn, 1922 GALANES SPORT SHOP Glenna L. Blaisdell, Prop. ' Tel. 889 Hotel Brooks Lobby, Brattleboro 51 Main Street Tel' 1058 52 PROFESSIONAL Commercial Printing Tel. 240 WOODWARD W. J. KAINE, M.D., Barber Block, JOHN BQ FOWLER LUMBER C0' Inc' Main St. Telephone 429-W. p Pflnfef . 103 Main St. Brattleboro, Vt. Manufaciurerr of DR. B. E. WHITE, Pentland Block. Telephone 717-W. ALLAN D. SUTHERLAND, M.D., 80 Main Street. Office hours: 1:50-4 P.M., 7-9 P.M. By appointment. Ex- cept Wednesday and Sunday. R. KENNETH DUNN, D.O., American Building. Tel. 77-W. LESTER H. LOVELL, D.O., American Building. Tel. 114-W. ALFRED B. JORDAN, O.D. and KATHARINE JORDAN, O.D. 113 Main St., Tel. 66. Oflice Hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Wednesday 9 A.M. to 12 M. H. GAYLORD FOOTE, Optometrist, 5 Harris Place, Brattleboro, Telephone 12. CLAPP'S SPORTING GOODS Ofcial Dixlribuzor for Spalding-Rawlings-Voit-Nokona Hunting 81 Fishing Equipment 64 Main St. Tel. 1589-M Brattleboro Commercial Printerr and Slationerr Home Movies Hardwood Pallets Sound and Silenz 0 THE SPENCER PRESS Brattleboro Vermont 59 Main St. Brattleboro, Vt. C. E. BRADLEY CORPORATION C. E. BRADLEY LABORATORIES Brattleboro, Vermont Steel Electric '35 Mill Bronze cety .ene Supplies Welding Reliable Machine Work . Robert E. Dunklee 72 Flat St. Tel. 808-W Lawton Drycleaners, Inc. Corner of Church 8: Elliot Streets U Phone 380 for Quality Dry Cleaning Storage for i Automobiles and Furniture ALLEN'S, OAK STREET R. J. PIERCE WEATHERILL PAINT STORE General Contractor and Builder 14 Main Street or Putney Rd. Tel. 1524-W Auto Body Work and Refinishing Radiator Service HOWARD 8: MILLERICK AUTO BODY CO. 17 Spring St. foff School St.J For High Grade Lumber Call HOLDEN 8: MARTIN LUMBER CO. 786-W Best Quality Lumber Visit Our New SALES ROOMS AND HARDWARE DEPARTMENT Plenty of Parking Space No Meters DORR W. ALLEN Real Estate Service that Satisfies Tel. 235-WK Brattleboro' Vermont 30 Walnut St. Brattleboro HEWITT AND KINGSLEY P- MARINO 2 South Main St. Telephone 678 Meat Groceries Shoe Repairing-Service FANCY FRUIT FRESH VEGTABLES While You Wait Furniture COIIIPHIIY Free Delivery 5 Flat St. fAcross from Latchis Hotelj Manufacturers of WRIGHT'S GRILL Putney Road Open 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Mobilgas Mobiloil Brattleboro Motor Co. 221 Main Street Mobilubrication Mobil Tires Modern and Colonial Furniture 55 PERSONALIZED PORTRAITS and it's all done with LIGHTS! There's magic in lights . . . add a light here, place a spot- light there, and your portrait takes on the appearance of real form and individuality. Your Vantine photographer knows how lighting effects can be best used .... How easily they can reflect your person- ality. Your Vantine photographer knows best how to secure the sharply etched photograph your engraver desires of the im- portant senior year .... The victories of the athletic teams. . . . The brilliance of social occasions .... The Prom . . . The plays .... The debates .... The expression of every- day life on the campus. That personalized portraits by Vantine are important is at- tested to by the fact that over 300 schools and colleges re- peatedly entrust their photographic work to Vantine. WARREN KAY VANTINE STUDIO 132 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. 54 GooDNoW,, PEARSON at HUNT INC. The friendly store Down on the hill Style Leaders for Young Men and Women BARROWS COAL CO., Inc. Coal 62 Coke Wholesale-Retail Agent for oulf on corp. Specializing in Furnace and Fuel Oil Tel. 952 rrurriptinnz ure Erugn rmupt Sernire. For Insurance or Bonds See A. L. MAYNARD Fred W. Putnam Ins. Agency, Inc. 20 American Building BYRON LEACH Music Teacher 14 Chapin Street Tel. 942 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO. BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT Daniels Service Station GULF PRODUCTS Tirer, Batlerie: and Arresrorier Corner Main and High St. H. E. TAYLOR 8: SON AGENCY General Insurance F Phone 551 CLARENCE E. BARBER Photo Supply G Studio Dirlizzrlive Portmifure Flat Street Tel. 1494-M R. M. ALEXANDER Plumbing 8: Heating Eh? lgttrk Erug gint? eef Metal Work ou Burners is Main Sinn Braitlvhnrn.'1H1. 49 Elliot Sf- Tel- 219-W MILLER SALES 8: SERVICE Wh h . h . 62 Elliot St. Incorporated Tel. 166 en t ere lS anyt mg new Radios, Frigidaires, on Burners ln footwear for the younger G set you will find it at VAUGHAN at BURNETT CC'- I nco' Domed DUNHAMiS Brattleboro Vermont .Q ,,. Waffbnzakerr and jeweler! Telephone 510 141 Main St. Brattleboro, Vt. The Rexall Drug Store where you always save with safety. WHERE TO GO AFTER THE GAME? AFTER THE DANCE? WHERE EVERYONE GOES The Compliments of R. C. FISHER Mobil Kerosene-Mobil Heat- Mobil Flame Coal and Coke Phone 329-R BI'8.ItlClJOl.'0, Vt. Soda, Ire Cream of Liglal Lumber DINNERS, SUPPERS AND SEA FOOD Our Specialty . About refreshments for your parties Alwayr al Your Service DUTCH BAKE SHOP phone 262. ell 281'M 101 Main Street THE BRATTLEBORO RESTAURANT l 55