Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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’Tis said Medusa’s blood Cave life to Pegasus. Here, from out the minds of the living, ’Pon which the thinker might brood. Comes food for thought And wings for transport anywhere. LITERARY

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BARBARA ANN VENTO “Bobbie — Commercial “Alas! A low voice full of care.” Favorite Pastime: County Cleaners; Ambition: To go out with Bob; Pet Saying: “Oh. prunes!” Hockey 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Baseball 10. 11; Volleyball 10, 11; Jr. Red Cross 12; Commercial Club 12. I. Bobbie Vento, do hereby bequeath to Julie Cavalho my pony tail; too bad it won’t be the same color. Pony tail . . . friendly . . . with the teachers . . . interest in a Warren boy. MARY ANN VENTURA “Mary Ann” — Household Arts “People who make no noise are dangerous.” Favorite Pastime: At Buffington’s; Ambition: Dress Designer. Office Girl 10, 11; Usherette 11; Elected to McCall’s Fashion Teen Board 1955-1956. I. Mary Ann Ventura, do hereby bequeath to a certain teacher my job at Buffington’s so she can watch the New| ort bus pass by. Quiet . . . neat . . . long hair . . . enjoys her work . . . tiny figure KENNETH J. VIERA “Kenny” — General “What shall I do with all the days and hours?” Favorite Pastime: Cruising; Ambition: To he a success; Pet Saying: “Oh, Yea!” Portuguese Club 10. I, Kenny Viera, do hereby bequeath to Raul Olivera one front hum| er and one straight headlight. Just until the next crack up, that is! Quiet manner . . . that smile . . . with Henry . , . friendly. JOHN L. WHITE “Johnny” — General “Little man. what now?” Favorite Pastime: 82 High Street; Ambition: Electrician; Pet Saying: “No kiddin’” Portuguese Club 10, 11, 12; A.A. 12; First Aid 10. 12. I, John W’hite. do hereby bequeath to Mr. Carlson and all future Chemistry students a First Aid Kit. Believe me. you’ll need it! W'itty . . . laughing . . . Gail . . . Driver training . . . Reserves. • ‘ 1 - .v. r •. .•' '•V % .V . ; ' • •- • a : •. : • V 28

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OBLIGATIONS OBLIGATIONS TO MY SCHOOL Going to school is a privilege — it is my duty to take advantage of what it offers and do my best to make the most of it, in order that I will some day be able to live up to all future obligations. OBLIGATIONS TO MY TOWN This is my town, and I should help govern it. I should make it a better place to live in, not only now, but for future generations. In part, I should help build it, not for “better,” but for “best.” OBLIGATIONS TO MY COUNTRY My country owes me very little, if anything. I owe it all I have. It has given me a good place to live, the right to enjoy myself, and aids to help me grow. It has given me freedoms enjoyed in few places in the world. I should help support it; I should help defend it and keep its name spotless. OBLIGATION TO THE WORLD Today, the world is, in one word, confusion. The threat of war has not really been lifted. Also, in some places, there is poverty. Thousands are starving. Yes, but I am lucky. That is why I am obligated to help the starving; to lift the curtain of iron; to do away with war. The world has been good to me; that is why it is my duty to help the less fortunate. RELIGIOUS OBLIGATION The most important obligation to me is my religious obligation. I am not now thinking mainly of material support which I must give, although this is important; I am thinking mainly of a spiritual obligation. “Whom must I thank for all that I have today?” Directly or indirectly, I must thank the Almighty, the Supreme One: God. I must thank Him, because He is good to give me myself, my home, and above all He gives us our everconsoling religion. Our obligations are not many when compared to the blessings we have been given. And if I can fulfill just one of my obligations, I will have done something worthy during the short time I have been here. Manuel Andrade ’56 FAREWELL COLT Farewell, dear old high school. You have served your purpose well. I feel as though a precious jewel were mine, And all. I shall tell. From Sophomore Latin to Algebra, From Junior French to M. D. We had become mighty seniors Who took Chem and Geometry. But that is not all I shall recall In memories taken from Colt High. I shall think of dances, and games of ball And my friends, with a reminiscing sigh. Most of all, dear Alma Mater, My teachers will stand out. For now I feel each has been a martyr. Not as one with whom to bout. They pounded counsel into my mind Tests in abundance they would give. And though I thought them most unkind. They now enable me to live. With these thoughts I leave thee With many a tear in my eye. And as many others I was too late to see That departure would make me sigh. Donald L. Smith 30