Lyndon State College - Northern Lights Yearbook (Lyndonville, VT)

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-------------=v =-------------------------------------- indicates two hours and might be termed artificial. Natural “sallow means an average of ten hours spent in bed and is seldom seen. Figures might be classed as plump (not really fat), hippy, lumpy, and skinny. We have every- thing in the shape of legs except an acute case of bowed ones. (11 all unknown of course). Kxpressions of countenance mostly dumb, especially on Friday, (Our Half is included with the rest). These poor souls have never added to nor subtracted from this institu- tion and until a course in psychology provided an alibi they felt most inferior because of this. Now they know that it was a wrong combination of genes in every case and they are therefore absolved from all blame. The class as a whole makes few claims to uniqueness but in some ways they might be spoken of as “odd and for several reasons. I. They are seldom seen in a body sauntering to and fro in a leisurely way but are mostly leaping and panting in single file, minutes after they should be seen at all. preceded by the “red flag” of the class. They are never late enough so that they present any original problem to the faculty or council, nor early enough to pick up any pre-class “worms in the form of gossip. 'I. They have only one quality that works for their mutual benefit Co-operation. . . ! Everyone in the class had heard of the word and had had its meaning instilled into them since infancy so with no dissenting votes they adopted it as a slogan thinking “At last we can do something that will please our teachers . It didn't, however, to their everlasting surprise and chagrin. Being creatures of one idea, suspicion on the part of authority has been unable to deter them, and no biology or art class has been free from the fine spirit and influence of this motto. They are eloquent and original only in the presence of food and as lunches are seldom served during classes, few people arc aware of these two qualities. I he Sunrise Breaktast will show unbelievers a thing or two in this respect no doubt. 1. They arc seldom responsible in small matters such as boards, dust- ing and chapel but it's the genes at fault—the genes ! ■k They seldom enter into radical programs of reform, either of them- selves or others. The reason for this is that they are mostly satisfied with themselves” and they have become discouraged in their half-hearted attempts with the Halt . After that one effort they have become too lazv to get ex- cited but have learned that an attitude of patient stupidity will probably get them whatever they want anyway. 15

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--------------=v=-------------------------------------------- DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN------------ 1. The Seniors went to Granby. . . . ? 2. Clarence was won and lost? 3. The Seniors were told they were no longer responsible? 4. Friday classes were given over to slumber? 5. Biology ceased to be a bore? — lias it? The harem moved? 7. Charlie entered our lives? 8. We began to vie with the Juniors for Blaisdell’s favor? ! Marion informed us that she was brainy ? 10. Marjorie stepped out? 11. Co-operation began? 12. Marion became free and equal? 13. Miss Smelker left Marjorie limp? 14. Cariston “pawed”? ; 15. Lena was lost? 1(1. The Seniors went to chapel in a body? 17. We found a Hottentot in the class? 18. The Seniors sat on the back steps at school? 10. Hazel didn’t have complications? 20. Smelker and Blaisdell stepped out (frogging)? 21. When ora’s dominance reared its head for the first time to the tune of “Plus 151”? 22. Hazel gave Miss Smelker a lesson in spelling? BEHOLD THE SENIORS.... ! The class statistician (a member never accurate unless counting on all ten fingers in addition to chalk marks) submits the following report: The class is composed of eight and one half members—the half, being a man loaned out by the juniors—and includes widows, orphans and jobless that no other institution wants. At least they are original as to looks—no one of them looking at all like the other. Hair in the class is of three kinds: straight, curly, and half-in-half. Colors range from blond, through three shades of red, and on to black. Com- plexions vary according to the amount of sleep obtained by each. Vivid red 14

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---------- =v=----------------------------- ( . They know their limitations and never jump eagerly at tasks too great for their feeble powers. Xo one supposes himself a genius capable of running the school, neither does he feel himself intelligent enough to get elect- ed to the local poor farm—therefore, one and all are resigned to school teach- ing and such gifts as the gods are giving away after the more grasping and less considerate have grabbed the first prizes. In the great world of high pressure salesmanship and political strife we shall never create a ripple. You may consider this our first and last appear- ance in public. Laugh at our weaknesses if you wish. but. pity us at your peril.! I’. S.—Eureka, we are saved.! and can at last lay claim to distinc- tion. Just as this report was being mailed to the press, one Senior. “Dominant character” (hitherto unsuspected of dominance) came forth with a score of l.‘)| leaving no room for doubt that this is probably the most Dominant Dominance” ever produced in this school. Are we puffed up.! SENIOR CLASS SONG (Tune: Follow 'file Gleam) To the school we love so well— Standing there upon tlu hill. We must now say farewell, Though our hearts with sadness fill: Chorus: So farewell, farewell, farewell we say; Farewell to L. X. S. To the days that are to be. We greet you with a smile. Yet there Ye memories for you and me As we linger here awhile; Chorus: So farewell, farewell, farewell we say; I'are well to L. X. S. Irene Greensladc.