St Johns Academy - Aquila Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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CLASS PROPHECY Novel Fete for Class of Q41 PLATTSBURG, N. Y. June 21, 1952 QAPJ - The elite of the cinema, art, sports, and social world was represented at a most unusual party which was held today at the home of Mrs. Courtney Vanderthau, of this city. The occasion of the informal gathering was the first complete reunion of the Class of 19-il of St. john's High School. As usual, Mrs. Vanderthau, the former Doreen Lyons, gave one of the novel parties for which she is famous. This time, her headline-making party was a Come-As-You-Are party, with the guests instructed to come wearing exact- ly the same clothes they were wearing at the time they received the invitation. Of particular interest to the movie- goers of the nation was the appearance of Barbara King, the well-known film actress, who has just completed another record-smashing hit. Miss King was ac- companied by her producer, the voluhle Francis Kevit, who is responsible for guiding the young star's talents into the held of four-star film successes. Miss jane Devlin, whose voice has thrilled devotees of the opera during the last season of the Metropolitan, was per- suaded to sing a selection for the gather- ing. She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Angela Nolan, a concert pianist in her own right, who is Miss Devlinis constant companion. lt was learned from reliable sources that Charles Kevit, the world-famous ar- tist, has neatly completed a new picture. The model for this picture is said to be Miss Gloria Genet, who posed for the portrait that received the Bradley Award last year. Both Mr. Kevit and Miss Genet, who attended the party, declined to divulge more information than this, although it is believed that the latest pic- ture will be superior to last year's prize- winner. Of interest to all lovers of popular music was the appearance of Raymond Casey, Thomas Collins, and Clarence jar- vis, members of the band which has been voted the hottest one of the season ac- cordin to a poll taken by Downbeat. The Eands girl vocalist, Kay Ryan, swung out with a song which showed why she is an important reason for the orchestra's popularity. Also in the field of modern music, the dancing team of Champagne and Murphy demonstrated one of the dances that they are currently teaturing in the hit show at one of New Yorks leading night spots. the sports world was represented by Ken Korthas, slugging member of this year's pennant favorites, and Vernon Jackstadt, instructor of Physical Educa- tion at bt. johns high School. Also present was the famous sister- and-brother team of restaurant operators, Helen and Robert lvIcGavisk. A book ot famous recipes which they have edited will be published in the very near fu- l.l1l'C. Miss Evelyn Morrison, the wealthy heiress, returned from an extended tour of south America in time to be present at the gathering. She was accompanied by her companion, Miss Madelyn Strack, R.N. Dr. Robert McMartin, who has estab- lished an excellent reputation for himself in dental surgery, accompanied his den- tal hygienist, Miss Claire Norris. 'l he Honorable Francis O'l-Iara, who is preparing for a campaign for reelec- tion to the Senate, took an afternoon off from his strenuous political activity to be present at the gathering. With him were his efficient secretaries, Frances Coulbron and Catherine Dyer. Russell Ransom, the rising young ar- chitect who designed the newest block of government buildings in Vifashington, llew up from his office in New York to attend the reunion. jeraldine Gowett was also among those present. An enthusiastic reception has been accorded to her latest book of poetry. Other guests included Mary Buck, chief librarian at the Congressional Library, and Mrs. Harry Favero, the former Hilda Bullis, who is at present pursuing a ca- reer of domestic bliss. Guests from New York were Miss Marguerite Thornton, the well-liked teacher of the Sth grade in P. S. 41, and Mr. John Trombly, principal of P. S. 41. Exclusive New York fashion shops may feel the widespread effects of Mrs. Vanderthau's party, as the Well-known fashion designers, Pearl Rabideau and Wanda O'l-lata, were on the look-out for inspiration for next season's style crea- tions. All pictures of celebrities at the gather- ing were taken by Richard Duquette, ace photographer for a well-known newspa- per syndicate. The story was covered by Kay Langey, of the same syndicate.

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'r- 'a.g u CLASS HISTORY Between the freshman year and the senior, There stretches a vast expanse Of Timeinot empty time But time filled with duties and pleasures. The latter we like to reeallapic-nies, for example, At MeGaulley's eamp, a ehanging ol' rooms at elass Exciting moments in the study hall As when Kay fell flat and everyone laughed. Or, when the elass wit tYoekyj made funny remarks time g And everybody enjoyed it but the teacher- And maybe she did, but she didn 't pretend to. How funny it was when Do was put in the eloak room, With desk and all she went. . The annual Lake Placid event is a thing we like to remember. And ean we ever forget our minstrel in the gym When Juanita, Kay, Jerry and Do were little piekaninnies. And the New Cook Oladelynj who ate all the doughnuts. And the Grand Cham's Diamond, altered by Kevit's sudden illness And Curley's taking his part. NVhen we were Juniors, the boys invented a halt-holiday: 'But it was not a profit-bearing invention. fln June-time, our boys won the flag rush And everybody was proud and happy that there was a class of '41 Examinations followed, ol' eourse, but they're not to be remembere ln our senior year, we had a elass play ltlxhibiting our talents to an overwhelming erowd. ln the winter season, the boys l'ormed a reereation elub. Buteh 0'l-lara, our model politieian, 'By his brilliant campaign, won the title of president. And the girls, not to be outdone, Made haste to form the Junsen elub. In May, we held our elass party, Everyone was treated to Michigan 'hots' And a mello-drammer where virtue triumphed. And now the year is all but done And lest you feel that pleasure was our only aim, Our records show the midnight oil eonsumed Barrels and barrels! VVhieh is why our history is ended. J1cnALn1N1+1 Gowirrr '41 d

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CLASS WILL Will of Class of 94-1 Prohated Class of '42 Among Chief Beneficiaries PLATTSBURG, New York, May 13 -By provision of the will of the Class of '41 the vast possessions of the Seniors will be henceforth the property of the junior Class who will in future have own- ership of all classrooms, corridors, lounges, recreation rooms etc., formerly occupied by their predecessors. Indivi- dual bequests are made to the following members: President, Bill Fagan, boxing gloves for next yez1r's bouts, vice-president, Joann Bouyea, the choice of any style of hairdressingg Evelyn junior, continued supervision over Yvonne Kevitg Frank- lyn Akey, a box of sugar for the sour notes in his clarinetg Marielle Akey, a new school calendar with only fifty days, Barbara Bessette, a roamer's license, Ma- rie Broderick, a bicycle built for twog Harry Carpenter, the combined athletic skill of the seniors, Thomas Church, .1 hitch-hiker's life insuranceg Dan Conlon, an excuse to be used for any occasion, Patricia Dame, another tongue to give hers a restg Doris Davey, a pair of two- runner skates for beginnersg Norma Du- bey, a book How to Choose from among Your Admirersug jack Dyer, words for a soft-spoken man, Harry Favero, a large picture of Hilda, Donald Favreau, a bus for him and his palsg Donald Gallant, text books written in story book styleg Patty Hallock, a giggle suppressorg Vir- ginia Herron, a pass-key to the Junsen Room, Mary Anne Hlawatsch, a name we can all spell, Yvonne Kevit, another chatter boxg Esther Lafoe, a right-hand artist's brushg Virginia Larocque, a rodg john Leonard, a book of his own poemsg john Lipuseck, a French doll, jane Lyon, Irvin Cobb's Speaking of Operations , james Lyons, a supply of chewing gum for the year, Marjorie Merrihew, a course in advanced art, Anna Meschi- nelli, a zipper, Donald Mischler, Robert Raymog Mildred Mitchell, a desk on wheelsg Dorothy Morrison, a pamphlet Excess Gray Matter and How to Dis- pose of it. g Dorothy Myers, a course in public speaking, William O'Brien, half of Marie Broderick's bicycle, Lillian Pa- vone, an idea for the next Green ani White, Gilbert Riley, a private pool ta- bleg Mary Riley, Kay Ryan's place at the piano, Betty Rivers, a book When Shall I Speak g Betty Rock, time saving de- vices for a busy woman, Barbara Ryan, a suggestion on ways of surpassing a bro- ther in French, Andrew Senecal, a per- mit to leave Latin IV on occasion, Ray- mond Strack, a carload of cigarettes for spongesg Therese Strack, the star she hitches her wagon tog Clayton Wray, life lease on the French class. To the student body generally, are be- queathed the teemed class The frogs are named as manifold virtues of the es- of '41, of the biology laboratory executors of this will.