I graduated from Proctor High School in June of '71. I was able to work at Ames Dept Store (it was on Cleveland Ave, in Rutland at that time) that summer, due mostly to Joe taking me to and from the job, since I had no vehicle. This gave us more time to get to know each other.

When I went away to Colby-Sawyer College in NH that fall, he called every day. After one semester at Colby I decided to switch colleges and continue at Rutland Business College. (I liked their system of allowing students to work at their own pace. I was able to complete a 2 yr. business curriculum and graduate in June of 1972, counting my 1 semester at Colby.) By returning home and completing college in Rutland, Joe and I were able to spend even more time getting to know each other. We just seemed to click so well together, it seemed only natural for me to say “yes”, when he asked me if I’d like to go pick out an engagement ring (which we did!).

Francis Joseph Galarneau JR & Priscilla Lee Taylor Courtship and Wedding